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

Game Master Rev Rosey

Hobbes curses in Elven. "Lousy stupid furball." He says in Common as he holds his still bleeding leg where the Worg bit him. "I am going to burn you into pieces."

Yep. I'm bloodied now, too.

The worg howls as Ceara leaps through the trees and yanks it towards her. It seems to be hanging by a thread, so grievous are its wounds.

Two of remaining wolves fall on Kelgan, one shifts towards Hobbes and Brujo continues his battle with the sole unbloodied wolf at the far end of the clearing.

Hobbes's swearing seems to put off his attacker, but Kelgan and Brujo aren't quite so lucky and are knocked over by the low bites that try to hamstring them.

Bite attacks (AC)
1d20+14=19 - D2 v Kelgan. Miss
1d20+14=24 - D5 v Kelgan. Hits.
1d8+5=9
9hp damage to Kelgan and he is knocked prone.

Bite attack (AC)
1d20+14=16 - D3 v Hobbes. Miss.

Bite Attack (AC)
1d20+14=29 - D4 v Brujo. Hits.
1d8+5=12
12hp damage to Brujo and he is knocked prone.

MAP

Perigia
Brujo - prone
B1
B2
Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - +2 defences to start his next turn (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; 5 ongoing damage (se)
Erik - invisible to B2 to end his next turn
Worg - BLOODIED; slowed to end next turn; 2 shrouds
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D3 - BLOODIED; allies gain temp hp to end Erik's next turn on a hit
D4
D5 - BLOODIED

Sorry Kelgan, all I have is Rev's list to go by and you weren't listed as bloodied during my turn. I use that as my final decision maker, or when somebody asks for it during their turn. I'll catch you next time around.

Rev, I have a question. Did the trip out here count as an extended break or are we still on the same day? I just need to know if my dailies and action point have recharged.

My bad. He wasn't bloodied when the list went up and I failed to update his status.

Hobbes - You have all your dailies and a fresh shiney AP. The journey took two days.

then this NEXT TURN is going to get interesting. :)

"Gotcha!" Brujo smiles at the surrounding duo. He fades away reappearing, still prone some ways away.

Fey Step to M7

"I defy all laws and transcend reason. I call on the power of destruction... Incendiary!" He flings his small balde between the pair engulfing them in bluish-green flame

Incendiary Sword on B1 and D4, originating at p10, 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 vs Will, 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 vs Will; Damage 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11 fire damage, and B1 and D4 take 7 fire damage if they make an attack that does not include Brujo next turn.

The still sizzling blade reforms in the moonelf's hand. Not seeming to harm him.

Rolling on Perigia's behalf.

Pointing her staff at the worg, Perigia attempts to blow it apart. She succeeds beyond all expectation as it explodes, showering Ceara and Hobbes with bits of fur and other, rather worse things.

Magic Missile (Ref)
1d20+9=20. Hits.
2d4+4=10

Brujo teleports and from his prone position on the path sends his blade in a flaming arc that bites deep into D4 and B2, sending up sparks of vengeful fire that smoulder, threatening to burst upwards once more.

The beetles advance on their tormentors, and bite on Erik and Brujo, easily finding gaps in the defenses of the pair.

No recharge on Entangling Spittle for either beetle. Alas.
Bite (AC)
1d20+10=27. B1 v Brujo. Hits.
1d10+4=9
9hp damage to Brujo.

Bite (AC)
1d20+10=27. B2 v Erik. Hits.
1d10+4=11
11hp damage to Erik.

MAP

Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - +2 defences to start his next turn (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; 5 ongoing damage (se)
Erik - invisible to B2 to end his next turn
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D3 - BLOODIED; allies gain temp hp to end Erik's next turn on a hit
D4 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
B2

Stupid bugs. At 47hp

Rev, just wanted to remind you that I'm invisible to B2. It could still try and attack me but it'll at least take a -5 to attack from my total cover, in which case it won't hit.

Rev, just wanted to remind you that I'm invisible to B2. It could still try and attack me but it'll at least take a -5 to attack from my total cover, in which case it won't hit.

Crud. Sorry. Take back your measly 11hp then :D

The second beetle snaps at where it thinks Erik should be and misses by inches.

Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - +2 defences to start his next turn (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; 5 ongoing damage (se)
Erik - invisible to B2 to end his next turn
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D3 - BLOODIED; allies gain temp hp to end Erik's next turn on a hit
D4 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
B2

Kelgan picks himself off of the ground and slashes at the wolf in front of him. He then steps around the wolf and sends his blade crashing into the wolf harrying Hobbes, grinning all the while.

Standing up from prone and using Passing Attack on D2(If it hits, shift to I9 and attack D3 with secondary attack, using Furious Blow on secondary attack if it hits) 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 271d12 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 161d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 292d12 + 6 ⇒ (4, 9) + 6 = 19

Kelgan grins with battle joy as he slices into the two wolves and moves to surround himself with foes once more. D2 is looking extremely fragile now and is barely more than a mass of bleeding fur.

Yup. Both those hit.

MAP

Kel - +2 defences to start his next turn (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; 5 ongoing damage (se)
Erik - invisible to B2 to end his next turn
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D3 - BLOODIED; allies gain temp hp to end Erik's next turn on a hit
D4 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
B2 - can't see Erik to end his next turn
Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone

"Now this is much better, I'm a archer not a fighter", Kel says as he sheaths his blades and redraws his bow.
mark D3 as quarry and use Twin Strike.
First arrow, attack vs AC, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24, damage = 1d12 + 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + (3) + 7 = 12
Second arrow, attack vs AC, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17, damage = 1d12 + 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + (5) + 7 = 13

Kel gains 4 temp hp for hitting D3.

Already badly injured, the wolf cannot withstand the force of Kel's double attack and collapses.

MAP

Hobbes - BLOODIED; 5 ongoing damage (se)
Erik - invisible to B2 to end his next turn
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D4 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
B2 - can't see Erik to end his next turn
Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - (used second wind)

Hobbes winces as he continues to bleed heavily from his leg. "Kelgan, you're in my line of sight again! I've got to take care of this leg, then I'll help you finish these wolves off." He hobbles over close to a tree, hoping that he has moved far away enough to bandage his leg.

move to H14. standard-second wind: regain 13hp. save=11. no more ongoing (just barely). current status- 26/52 hp, just bloodied. 5/6 surges left. Current AC-22, due to Dragon Magic source (while bloodied)

Hobbes staggers into the shelter of the trees and does his best to staunch his wounds.

MAP

Erik - invisible to B2 to end his next turn
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D4 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
B2 - can't see Erik to end his next turn
Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; +2 defenses to start next turn (used second wind)

actually, that is current AC-24 due to dragon magic and second wind

Noted and amended in the init list.

MAP

Erik - invisible to B2 to end his next turn
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D4 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
B2 - can't see Erik to end his next turn
Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; +4 AC (dragon magic) and +2 defenses to start next turn (used second wind)

Kelgan's plight finally reaches the ears of Erik, and he hums a magic tune of healing that rejuvenates the half-orc. Erik then turns his attention back to the creature in front of him and lashes out with his thin blade, slowing the creature down to hopefully make it vulnerable to Perigia's attacks.

Minor Action: Majestic Word; Kelgan gains a healing surge plus 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 HP plus an additional 4 temp HP. He may also slide one square as a free action if he wishes.

Standard Action: Guiding Strike on B2; 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 CRIT vs. AC for 13 + 1d8 ⇒ 13 + (5) = 18 damage and on a hit, B2 takes a -2 penalty to REFLEX until TEOMNT.

Erik's trusty songblade crunches horribly as it slides beneath the chitinous carapace of the beetle. Somehow he manages to injure a vital nerve cluster and temporarily slows its reaction time.

MAP

Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D4 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
B2 - -2 to reflex to end Erik's next turn.
Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; +4 AC (dragon magic) and +2 defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Erik

I'll shift to H10 to get out of Hobbes' burst.

As the worg explodes, showering her with it's blood and all, Ceara laughs! "Yes, this is more like it." She moves back into the fray, moving with a sort of glee, choosing a new, isolated, target.

Move to J12. Shroud on D4, engage it with Executioners Noose, targeting Fort. 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24. On hit: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14, pull it to M12, and it's slowed until EOMNT

I will get a post up tomorrow after I see the revised map.

Hobbes is very surprised at Ceara's strange behavior. He keeps switching back and forth from watching Ceara to watching the wolves and back again. "Who is this woman?" Hobbes quietly asks his familiar.

Ceara - the brown thing between you and D4 is a wall. You can't see it from there. Would you like to revise your move and target? Keep the rolls.

MAP

Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D4 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
B2 - -2 to reflex to end Erik's next turn.
Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; +4 AC (dragon magic) and +2 defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Erik

Hee, I thought it was a cliff and I would be looking down on it :). Ok, same thing, but target B1, making it the shroud target too of course. On a hit, pull it to L9

Ceara unceremoniously yanks a beetle towards her, as her psychic noose bites deep into it's outer shell.

The dire wolves converge on Kelgan, unwilling to let a falling enemy go. D4 discovers the price of ignoring Brujo as the smouldering wound in its side flares once more, bloodying the creature.

Bite (AC)
1d20+14=17 - D2 v Kelgan. Misses
1d20+14=29 - D4 v Kelgan. Hits and Kelgan is knocked prone.
1d20+14=29 - D5 v Kelgan. Hits.
Damage: 1d8+5=13 from D4
Damage: 2d8+5=19 from D5
32 damage to Kelgan. Who I'm guessing is bloodied again.

MAP

Perigia
Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn; one shroud
B2 - -2 to reflex to end Erik's next turn.
Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; +4 AC (dragon magic) and +2 defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Erik
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D4 - BLOODIED; takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED

you did remember to burn D4 for 7 fire damage, right? I didn't see it in your update, so I wasn't sure you remembered that it was marked by Brujo.

Perigia zips a Magic Missile at B1. 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 vs ref to hit. 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 2) + 5 = 10 force damage

you did remember to burn D4 for 7 fire damage, right? I didn't see it in your update, so I wasn't sure you remembered that it was marked by Brujo.

That was what bloodied it. The "smouldering wound" bit was the descriptive version.

Perigia finds her form and smacks a ball of force directly into the bewildered beetle. In so far as it's possible to tell what a beetle is thinking, this one seems to be considering fleeing.

MAP

Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn; one shroud
B2 - -2 to reflex to end Erik's next turn.
Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; +4 AC (dragon magic) and +2 defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Erik
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D4 - BLOODIED; takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia

B1 is also slowed until EOMNT

MAP

Brujo - prone
B1 - takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn; one shroud; slowed to end Ceara's next turn
B2 - -2 to reflex to end Erik's next turn.
Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; +4 AC (dragon magic) and +2 defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Erik
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D4 - BLOODIED; takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia

Jumping to his feet Brujo leaps into the way of clicking bug

Pressing Strike on B1, Shift to K9, 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29; Damage 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 and push B1 to M9

Brujo brutally shoves the beetle backwards, his dagger stabbing deep into its carapace and bloodying it.

Beetle recharges on Entangling Spittle.
Yes to both.

In retaliation, B1 spits a gout of goo at the moonelf, temporarily gluing him to the spot before backing away as fast as Ceara's warding on it will permit.

B2 backs away from Erik and tries to do the same thing. Undergrowth smacks at it at the last moment and the attack fails completely.

Entangling Spittle (Ref)
1d20+8=25 - B1 v Brujo. Hits. Immobilised (se)
1d20+8=13 - B2 v Erik. Misses.

MAP

Kelgan - BLOODIED; prone
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; +4 AC (dragon magic) and +2 defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Erik
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D4 - BLOODIED; takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - immobilised (se)
B1 - BLOODIED; one shroud; slowed to end Ceara's next turn
B2 - -2 to reflex to end Erik's next turn.

I'm back down to 15 HP once you take off the 5 temp HP I had.

Kelgan stands up and shakily raises his sword. "And I thought this fight wouldn't be any fun. Now, play with me, little pups!" With that, Kelgan swings his blade in a mighty arc, cleaving through two of the wolves.

Standing up, using my second wind(+2 defenses, but still bloodied), then spending an AP to use Cleave on D5, secondary damage to D2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 171d12 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Pulling himself upright and calling on his inner resources, Kelgan swipes madly at the wolves. Pain makes him misjudge his blow as he waits, barely keeping the creatures at bay.

MAP

Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; +4 AC (dragon magic) and +2 defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Erik
Ceara
D2 - BLOODIED; marked by Kelgan
D4 - BLOODIED; takes 7 fire if attacking anyone but Brujo before end his next turn
D5 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - immobilised (se)
B1 - BLOODIED; one shroud; slowed to end Ceara's next turn
B2 - -2 to reflex to end Erik's next turn.
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind)

Shift quarry to D5 and use Twin Strike.
First arrow, attack vs AC, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31, damage = 1d12 + 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + (3) + 7 = 14
Second arrow, attack vs AC, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19, damage = 1d12 + 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + (1) + 7 = 14

"Time for some BIGGER magic!" Hobbes says as he starts to chant. A clear, tranparent orb of magic appears in his hands and he unleashes it on the remaining wolves.

Thunder Bomb area burst 1 centered on J9, which I just noticed includes Brujo who apparently moved too close to the wolves during his last turn, PEOPLE! I NEED ROOM TO CAST MY SPELLS! Hopefully, I will miss him. Thunder Bomb is +10 vs Fort on D4, D5, D2, and Brujo, 18, 22, 28, and 25, damage is 2d8+9 thunder or 19 thunder damage and all targets who are hit are slowed til the end of my next turn. If this keeps up, I will have to swap out for that feat that gives a bonus to attack when an ally is in the area of effect. Sorry, Brujo.

Kel's arrows sing through the air and D5 is scarcely standing when Hobbe's attack hits. As the sound and fury dies away, it's clear that only one wolf remains. Of the other two, there is little sign other than a few fragments of fur.

Unable to move, Brujo can't dodge the attack and is caught in the blast. 19hp damage to Brujo.

MAP

Erik
Ceara
D4 - BLOODIED
Perigia
Brujo - immobilised (se); slowed to end Hobbes's next turn.
B1 - BLOODIED; one shroud; slowed to end Ceara's next turn
B2 - -2 to reflex to end Erik's next turn.
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; (used second wind)

"Stay on your feet man!" Erik shouts to the continually weakening Kelgan, hoping to bolster the man's spirits.

Erik then leaves the beetle to help the injured Kelgan finish off the last remaining wolf. With a quick jab of his songblade, Erik enacts a spell to reward his allies for hitting the wolf.

Minor Action: Inspiring Word; Kelgen gets a healing surge plus 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10 extra HP.

Move Action: Move to J7

Standard Action: War Song Strike on D4; 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22 vs. AC for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 damage and on a hit, any ally who hits D4 until TEOMNT gains 3 temp HP.

Giggling like a little girl, Ceara keeps playing with her new toy, the bettle.

Stay where I am. Shroud 2 on B1. Executioner's Noose, vs Fort. 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25. On hit: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12, pull to N10, and it's again slowed until EOMNT.

Okay, Ceara has officially creeped me out. :)

Erik's songblade takes on a compelling tone as he focuses attack on the last wolf, nearly bringing it to its knees in the process.

Ignoring the alluring note, Ceara uses the beetle like an animated yo-yo, hauling it back towards her.

Ceara - I shifted you one to the left or you can't pull the beetle to N10 (no LoS)

Desperate with blood loss, the wolf snaps once more at Kelgan and snaps on nothing. Snarling, it shifts away from the indomintable half orc.

Bite (AC). On hit, target is prone.
1d20+12=18 - D4 v Kelgan. Misses.

MAP

Perigia
Brujo - immobilised (se); slowed to end Hobbes's next turn.
B1 - BLOODIED; two shrouds; slowed to end Ceara's next turn
B2 - -2 to reflex to end Erik's next turn.
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Erik
Ceara
D4 - BLOODIED; anyone hitting it to end Erik's next turn gets 4 temp hp

Okay, Ceara has officially creeped me out. :)

Good, I want her to feel at least a little creepy! Rev, shift is fine. Wasn't sure on LoS and figured you'd make needed adjustments :)

Perigia wrote:

Okay, Ceara has officially creeped me out. :)

Good, I want her to feel at least a little creepy! Rev, shift is fine. Wasn't sure on LoS and figured you'd make needed adjustments :)

She's all of that. Interesting range of characters we have here, I think :) LoS is always a faff with walls and such. If it had meant moving you directly into a wolf, I'd have checked first.

Hobbes does a double-take at Ceara when she starts giggling. He asks her, "Something amuses you, my dear?"

With a quick flick of her wrist, Perigia sends another shining arrow flying. Casts Magic Missile at D4 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 vs. Ref. 2d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 4) + 5 = 11 force damage

4 temp hp to Perigia

Pushing the slightly disturbing sight of Ceara playing with the beetle to the back of her mind, Perigia wipes out the last wolf.

MAP

Brujo - immobilised (se); slowed to end Hobbes's next turn.
B1 - BLOODIED; two shrouds; slowed to end Ceara's next turn
B2 - -2 to reflex to end Erik's next turn.
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind)
Kel - (used second wind)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Erik
Ceara
Perigia