The Herald of Heaven's King (Spellguard III - 4e)

Game Master Rev Rosey

Brujo - the flavour is great, but technically as Harrak's dagger is a magic weapon it returns to your hand automatically.

Really that's even more awesome! The more you learn

Hobbes - is the slow save ends or end of your next turn?

Several things happen at once. As Hobbes's first attack rolls across the floor, Dephigor gags as a cloud of acid eats into him.

Bloodied and furious, he lashes out immediately with his chains.

Immediate interrupt when first bloodied. Regain use of Chains of Bondage and uses it at -1 to the attacks. v Ref. Targets enemies only. Target is restrained on hit (se).
1d20+12=18 - Dephigor v Ceara. Misses
1d20+12=14 - Dephigor v Kelgan. Misses
1d20+12=14 - Dephigor v Hobbes. Misses
1d20+12=16 - Dephigor v Brujo. Misses
1d20+12=21 - Dephigor v Kel. Hits
1d20+12=21 - Dephigor v Erik. Hits
1d20+12=23 - Dephigor v Perigia. Hits.
2d10+5=20
20hp damage to Kel, Erik and Perigia and all three are restrained (se)

"It doesn't look as if your sorcerous friend is interested in parley."

A blast of thunder ricochets around the room, this time hitting both Dephigor and the pain devil.

Kelgan swings, intending to pin Dephigor down, but pain makes his blow less sure than usual and the pinioning motion isn't strong enough to hit Dephigor.

Clearly horribly wounded and unable to move away, Dephigor contents himself with lashing out again at Hobbes.

"Do you still want to talk about surrender?"

No recharge on Chains of Bondage.

Chain attack (AC)
1d20+13=16. Dephigor v Hobbes. Misses. He is one lucky sorcerer.

The pain devils appear to think that leaving may be a good idea. They back towards the edges of the room.

Dephigor bellows furiously at them.

"Get back here and help me out!"

PD1 aims a parting blow at Ceara as he edges away.

Scourge (AC). On hit target is slowed to end PD1's next turn
1d20+15=27 - PD1 v Ceara. Hits.
2d8+5=9
9hp damage to Ceara and she's slowed to end PD1's next turn.

MAP

Erik - restrained (se)
Ceara - restrained (se); slowed to end PD1's next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED
Hobbes
Dephigor - BLOODIED; two shrouds; slowed
Pain Devil 1 - slowed
Pain Devil 2
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4

HP: 31/55
Surges: 7/9
AP: 1/1
Status: Slowed, 2 shrouds on Dephigor I'm not restrained, though, rolled a 17 last turn to save vs it and he missed me with his last chain burst.

the slow effect is to the end of my next turn

Hobbes just smiles at his opponent's futility. "I would have asked you to surrender if I thought you were a good and decent person being used by that vile temptress. But we both know if you weren't her pawn, you'd just be cooking up your own evil scheme somewhere else."

"Who gave you the rights to the moral high ground, sorcerer?" sneers Dephigor.

MAP

Erik - restrained (se)
Ceara - slowed to end PD1's next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED
Hobbes
Dephigor - BLOODIED; two shrouds; slowed to end Hobbes's next turn
Pain Devil 1 - slowed
Pain Devil 2
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4

Free Action: Virtue of Valor; Kel gains 4 temp HP at the time he took down the succubus.

Erik has little time for banter, as his voice is his weapon. A song of healing gives Hobbes new life while biting words of arcane might sail towards the devil.

Minor Action: Majestic Word on Hobbes; Hobbes gets a surge plus 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 HP and 4 temp HP. He may also slide 1 square as a free action.

Standard Action: Cutting Words on Dephigor; 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 CRIT vs. AC for 13 + 1d8 ⇒ 13 + (6) = 19 damage and on a hit, pull Dephigor adjacent to Brujo.

Save vs. Restrained; 1d20 ⇒ 11

Current HP: 20/59 (bloodied)

"Fine words butter no parsni..."

Dephigor's taunt dies in his throat as the impact of Erik's attack brings home the futility of his existence and he drops to the ground.

-1. Dead or unconscious? Should have asked about Nialla as well - any takeers?

MAP

Ceara - slowed to end PD1's next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED
Hobbes
Pain Devil 1 - slowed
Pain Devil 2
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik - restrained (se)

It's Erik's call - the person who makes the dropping attack decided that per the PH.

"What an unrewarding battle. You surface people die too easily." Ceara stays where she is and sends black darts after the closest Pain Devil.

Shadow darts, targeting reflex. Attacks: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17,1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16, and 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25. Damage: One hit:1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11, 2 hits:2d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 7) + 6 = 14, 3 hits:3d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 4, 8) + 6 = 19. Shroud it just in case.

HP: 31/55
Surges: 7/9
AP: 1/1
Stauts: Slow, 1 shroud on PD1.

Kel - Nialla dead or unconscious?
Erik - Dephigor dead or unconscious?

Ceara's scathing dismissal of the devils is accompanied by a barrage of shadowy darts. Only one of them hits, but it brings a wince of pain from PD1.

MAP

Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED
Hobbes
Pain Devil 1 - slowed; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik - restrained (se)
Ceara - slowed to end PD1's next turn

Sorry Rev, but I don't see Erik pulling punches against a devil. He's down as far as Erik's concerned. He was very upset by the "choir".

Hobbes will shift forward back to K16

"As you die, devil, know this, Beautiful Sune herself gave me the right to combat evil whenever I find it. I don't torture those I slay nor delight in their suffering. THAT is why I hold the moral high ground and you are... dead." Hobbes whispers to Dephigor as he dies.

He looks back at Erik and says, "Many thanks, Erik. Truly your voice is a gift from the gods." He stands proudly and defiantly at the remaining devils. back to 40 hp(with 4 thp)

I get to do the final taunt because Erik healed me first and gave me the shift, then he killed Dephigor. So Hobbes was right there as he died. I love it! Just like a movie!

I didn't honestly expect you to want him alive, but I often forget to ask. Agreed, the choir is completely horrible.

MAP

Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED
Hobbes
Pain Devil 1 - slowed; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik - restrained (se)
Ceara - slowed to end PD1's next turn

I think I'm the only one that wouldn't have killed him from moral outrage :)

Nothing much our moonelf friend can do other than free himself

Save vs Restraint 1d20 ⇒ 9

Gone from a 2, to a 4, now a 9... Well atleast it keeps going up

MAP

Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se) - ALREADY POSTED
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED
Hobbes
Pain Devil 1 - slowed; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik - restrained (se)
Ceara - slowed to end PD1's next turn

Perigia casts Magic Missile at P2. 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 vs Ref to hit. 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 = 13 force damage. I was sick yesterday so I aplogize forthe delay.

Dead succubae charm no friends is Kel's motto.

Perigia remains still and fires a ball of force accurately into P2. It yelps.

Brujo struggles to free himself from the chains wrapped around his feet and comes tantalisingly close to mobility.

MAP

Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED
Hobbes
Pain Devil 1 - slowed; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik - restrained (se)
Ceara - slowed to end PD1's next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)

Kel?

From where I'm at I can only see P2 so I will frie two arrows at it.

arrow 1, attack vs ac, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27. damage = 1d12 + 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + (6) + 7 = 18
arrow 2, attack vs ac, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27. damage = 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

save vs immobilized = 1d20 ⇒ 1

There is a satisfying yip of anguish as Kel's arrows bring bloodying pain to the pain giver.

MAP

Kelgan - BLOODIED
Hobbes
Pain Devil 1 - slowed; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik - restrained (se)
Ceara - slowed to end PD1's next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)

"Now, where do you two think you're going? We're just starting to have fun!" Kelgan charges across the room, slashing at the fleeing devils.

Move then charge, ending in G5, attacking P3: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 321d10 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Kelgan bounds joyfully across the floor and drives his blade unerringly into P3.

MAP

Hobbes
Pain Devil 1 - slowed; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik - restrained (se)
Ceara - slowed to end PD1's next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED

Hobbes walks back into the room, looks over at PD1 and asks, "Now where do you think you're going? You saw what I did to them, didn't you?" Then he casts Acid Orb.

I wanted to say "and they had names! You're nothing, nothing but fireball fodder." But I felt that was metagaming. move to K14. +10 vs Ref on PD1, 28, if hit, 1d10+11 or 16 acid damage.

They've got names, but none they're prepared to share with what they regard as a running buffet.

Acid eats into the pain devil and it extends a long tongue, tasting its own agony as eagerly as that of the victims above.

Scourges flick out as the devils turn back to the advancing companions. Hobbes, Ceara and Kelgan all discover the dangers as vicious lashes catch at them, forcing their movements to a crawl.

Scourge (AC). Reach 2. On hit target is slowed to end Devil's next turn
1d20+15=25 - PD1 v Hobbes. Hits
2d8+5=14
14hp damage to Hobbes and he is slowed

Scourge (AC). Reach 2. On hit target is slowed to end Devil's next turn
1d20+15=24 - PD2 v Kelgan. Hits
2d8+5=17
17hp damage to Kelgan and he is slowed

Scourge (AC). Reach 2. On hit target is slowed to end Devil's next turn
1d20+15=19 - PD3 v Kelgan. Misses

Scourge (AC). Reach 2. On hit target is slowed to end Devil's next turn
1d20+15=22 - PD4 v Ceara. Hits
2d8+5=18
18hp damage to Ceara and she is slowed

MAP

Pain Devils have an aura 2. Creatures without the "devil" keyword starting their turn there take 2 damage.

Erik - restrained (se)
Ceara - 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD4's next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED; slowed to end PD2's next turn; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura)
Hobbes - 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD1's next turn
Pain Devil 1 - BLOODIED; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4

Ceara moves behind Hobbes, though she doesn't attack anything.

Move to L14, Shroud 2 on PD1, Second Wind

HP: 24/55
Surges: 6/9
AP: 1/1
Status: Slowed to PD4 eot, +2 to defenses until start of mnt, 2 shrouds PD1

MAP

Pain Devils have an aura 2. Creatures without the "devil" keyword starting their turn there take 2 damage.

Erik - restrained (se)
Ceara - BLOODIED; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD4's next turn; +2 all defenses to start next turn - ALREADY POSTED
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED; slowed to end PD2's next turn; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura)
Hobbes - 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD1's next turn
Pain Devil 1 - BLOODIED; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4

Since P3 shifted away from me while marked, and P2 apparently just moved away, here are some OAs(If P2 shifted, ignore the second OA): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 161d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 131d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 321d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Also, let's hope the rest of you can move again soon. It looks like we're going to need some help in here soon. (Mainly, I'm at 5 HP right now, and Boundless Endurance can only do so much)

P2 just shifted. I thought I said, but I see that I didn't.

Kelgan's blade snicks out, but fails to hit the retreating pain devil.

Rev, please note that I made my save against the restrained effect during my last turn so I should be free.

Erik, now finally free of the chains, runs into the room to find Kelgan all the way across the room.

"Was that really wise Master Kelgan?" Erik has to ask to himself before running even further into the room to help heal the beleaguered fighter.

Move Action: Double move to H9

Minor Action: Majestic Word on Kelgan; Kelgan gets a surge plus 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 extra HP and 4 temp HP. Kelgan may also slide 1 square as a free action.

I'll slide to H5.

Erik pelts into the room in time to save Kelgan from the worst excesses of his own courage.

Bloodied now, Ceara takes a moment to compose herself and assess the ongoing situation.

MAP

Pain Devils have an aura 2. Creatures without the "devil" keyword starting their turn there take 2 damage.

Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED; slowed to end PD2's next turn; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura)
Hobbes - 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD1's next turn
Pain Devil 1 - BLOODIED; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik
Ceara - BLOODIED; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD4's next turn; +2 all defenses to start next turn

Ok I can do this! Come on no more Restraint 1d20 ⇒ 8

WTF! Really!! Really!!! To hell with you!!!! (Curses at the sky)

Trying to break free from my restraints. 1d20 ⇒ 11

Perigia kicks aside the chains. Brujo is less fortunate. The sound of battle within the room escalates.

MAP

Pain Devils have an aura 2. Creatures without the "devil" keyword starting their turn there take 2 damage.

Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED; slowed to end PD2's next turn; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura)
Hobbes - 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD1's next turn
Pain Devil 1 - BLOODIED; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik
Ceara - BLOODIED; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD4's next turn; +2 all defenses to start next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)

Kel breaks free of his restraints.

1d20=17

Acting on Kel's behalf as he's got no line of sight on any of the devils.

MAP

Pain Devils have an aura 2. Creatures without the "devil" keyword starting their turn there take 2 damage.

Kelgan - BLOODIED; slowed to end PD2's next turn; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura)
Hobbes - 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD1's next turn
Pain Devil 1 - BLOODIED; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik
Ceara - BLOODIED; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD4's next turn; +2 all defenses to start next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel

Move the guardian to M11.

Kel uses twin strike on P2 again.
1st arrow, attack vs ac, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28, damage = 1d12 + 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + (5) + 7 = 13
2nd arrow, attack vs ac, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15, damage = 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Save vs immobilized = 1d20 ⇒ 8

“2 more pain sticks for the sadist.”

Move the guardian to M11.

Kel uses twin strike on P2 again.
1st arrow, attack vs ac, 1d20+12, damage = 1d12+1d8+7
2nd arrow, attack vs ac, 1d20+12, damage = 1d12+7

Save vs immobilized = 1d20

“2 more pain sticks for the sadist.”

Kel - I suspect you need to be able to see where you're moving the Guardian to, and you can't possibly see G11. I'll allow the attacks on PD2 at a -2 penalty as he has concealment from you.

Not even shooting through a door can stop Kel entirely. One of his arrows flies around the awkward corner and sinks into PD2.

MAP

Pain Devils have an aura 2. Creatures without the "devil" keyword starting their turn there take 2 damage.

Kelgan - BLOODIED; slowed to end PD2's next turn; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura)
Hobbes - 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD1's next turn
Pain Devil 1 - BLOODIED; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik
Ceara - BLOODIED; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD4's next turn; +2 all defenses to start next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)

Can I move it to behind Ceara (m12) then?
If not move it to J9

Kel - that's fine. Moved to M12.

MAP

Pain Devils have an aura 2. Creatures without the "devil" keyword starting their turn there take 2 damage.

Kelgan - BLOODIED; slowed to end PD2's next turn; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura)
Hobbes - 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD1's next turn
Pain Devil 1 - BLOODIED; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik
Ceara - BLOODIED; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD4's next turn; +2 all defenses to start next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)

Kelgan?

Apologies.

Kelgan simply attempts to drive his blade into the devil's gut, grabbing it as he goes.

Grappling Strike: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 291d10 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

There is a squawk from the devil as Kelgan grasps it incongruously to his bosom in a parody of comradeship.

MAP

Pain Devils have an aura 2. Creatures without the "devil" keyword starting their turn there take 2 damage.

Hobbes - 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD1's next turn
Pain Devil 1 - BLOODIED; 1 shroud
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED; grabbed by Kelgan
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4
Erik
Ceara - BLOODIED; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD4's next turn; +2 all defenses to start next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED; slowed to end PD2's next turn; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura)

takes 2 damage. move to I12. Acid Orb again on P1. (+10 vs Ref, nat 20, Crit! damage is 1d10+11+2d6 or 21+9= 30 acid damage, if he is still alive after that, he loses all resistances until the end of my next turn)

Hobbes moves out of the devil's aura and then positions himself to make the devil a stain on the wall. "Hold still." He tells the devil. "This won't hurt a bit." And then casts his acid orb directly at the devil. The orb makes a direct hit with a loud burning sound. Hobbes smiles in spite of himself. "Okay, I lied."

Acid eats into the devil, but doesn't fell it. Grinning, the creature moves away from the wall and slams its scourge into Erik and Hobbes.

Wave of Pain (AC) - rechargeable. Enemies only. On hit target is slowed to end PD1's next turn
1d20+13=23 - P1 v Erik. Hits
1d20+13=25 - P1 v Hobbes. Hits.
3d6+5=15
15 damage to Erik and Hobbes and they are slowed to end PD1's next turn

P2 struggles in Kelgan's vicelike grip but cannot free itself.
Escape. No way. Rolled a 3. Writhing in the half-orc's grasp, it tries to lash out with its scourge and fails miserably.

Scourge (AC). On hit target is slowed.
1d20+15=19 - P2 v Kelgan. Misses.

P3 and P4 moves to join the fight, spinning their scourges into the nearest foes. P4 gapes slightly as Kel's guardian rebukes his evil with a flare of divine light.

Wave of Pain (AC) - rechargeable. Enemies only. On hit target is slowed to end PD3's next turn
1d20+13=32 - P3 v Kelgan. Hits
1d20+13=22 - P3 v Erik. Misses.
3d6+5=11
11 damage to Kelgan and he is slowed to end PD1's next turn

Wave of Pain (AC) - rechargeable. Enemies only. On hit target is slowed to end PD4's next turn
1d20+13=25 - P4 v Hobbes. Hits
1d20+13=24 - P4 v Ceara. Hits.
3d6+5=9
9 damage to Hobbes and Ceara and they are slowed to end PD1's next turn

Damage totals this turn:
Hobbes - 24
Erik - 15
Kelgan - 11
Ceara - 9

Kel - How much damage does P4 take for starting his turn next to the Guardian?

MAP

Pain Devils have an aura 2. Creatures without the "devil" keyword starting their turn there take 2 damage.

Erik - slowed to end PD3's next turn; takes 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura)
Ceara - BLOODIED; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD4's next turn; +2 all defenses to start next turn
Perigia
Brujo - restrained (se)
Kel - restrained (se)
Kelgan - BLOODIED; 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end P3's next turn
Hobbes - 2 damage at start of turn (pain aura); slowed to end PD4's next turn
Pain Devil 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; loses all resistances to end Hobbe's next turn;
Pain Devil 2 - BLOODIED; grabbed by Kelgan
Pain Devil 3
Pain Devil 4

HP: 13/55
Surges: 6/9
AP: 1/1
Status: Slowed to PD4 eot, +2 to defenses until start of mnt, 2 shrouds PD1

My Hps are updated including the 2 I'll take from PD4 when my turn comes.

the guardian makes a wisdom(+3) vs fortitude attack, a hit does 1d8+3 radiant damage.