The Last Breaths of Ashenport

Game Master FabesMinis

Manny and his bodyguard attempt to stymie the fish-men, but to no avail.

Initiative

Grafire resist 10 damage until end of turn; -2 to attacks;
Rowan -2 to attacks
Fishman Warriors (aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
2 Cursed by Akahale; Bloodied; Marked by IT
Fishman Slayers(aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
3 Cursed by Akahale; Bloodied
4
Akahale
Manny Bloodied; ongoing 5 acid (save ends)
IT -2 to attacks; resist 10 damage end of Grafire's turn

Rowan gazes deep into the fishman's soul trying to provoke it to attack and drop it's guard.

Gaze of Defiance on FS3 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 vs Will; Damage 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 psychic, and allies gain a +1 power bonus to attack rolls against the target until the end of your next turn; Effect: If the target attacks you before the end of your next turn, the bonus increases to +3.

Warlords strike on FM2
1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 2 = 19
damage 2d10 + 5 ⇒ (2, 5) + 5 = 12
If hit - until the end of your next turn, all of your allies gain a +4 bonus to damage rolls against the target.

Both miss, I'm afraid. Fishmen coming up...

F2 attacks Grafire 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 151d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 ; shift back

F4 shift forward; attacks Grafire, 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 321d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

F3 attacks Grafire 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 231d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 IT gets to make an attack against it

16 normal damage and 4 poison damage to Grafire

The fishmen concentrate their attacks on the pesky dragonborn protecting IT...

Initiative

Akahale
Manny Bloodied; ongoing 5 acid (save ends)
IT -2 to attacks
Grafire -2 to attacks;
Rowan -2 to attacks
Fishman Warriors (aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
2 Cursed by Akahale; Bloodied;
Fishman Slayers(aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
3 Cursed by Akahale; Bloodied; Marked by IT
4

>>>>MAP<<<<

Curse fishbod 4.
Eldritch Blast (Ref) bloodied fishbod 2
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

More agitated by the fate of his comrades than he had realised, Akahale curses the last remaining icthyan horror and sends a gout of dark energy uselessly into the innocent cave wall before retreating to regroup himself.

"I shall return. They all deserve to die."

Backing up alongside Manny again. Concealment gained.

1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 14 - 2 = 251d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

The fish-man falls to the floor, dead, as It smashes into as it retreats!

Darkspiral Aura now at 4

Just a note, Manny moved forward so he could see the fishmen and direct the hand. I figure him at just N of the yellow trap square. Or farther N if he can still see them. (He doesn't want to get TOO close!)

Sorry about that. What is Manny doing this round?

Initiative

DELAYING Manny Bloodied; ongoing 5 acid (save ends)
IT -2 to attacks
Grafire -2 to attacks;
Rowan -2 to attacks
Fishman Warriors (aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
2 Cursed by Akahale; Bloodied;
Fishman Slayers(aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
4
Akahale

Manny waits to see if his melee colleagues will win the day.

IT, Grafire, Rowan are up.

Map update, please? The current one seems to have a corpse . . .

The map is the same bar the non-existence of FM3 as a combatant.

That works . . .

Shift 1 South. Passing Attack vs Green 2 AC.

1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 14 - 2 = 251d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

On hit, shift and attack second target. If Green 2 is down, shift to its space. Else, shift one more south. Second attack vs Red 4 AC.

1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 16 - 2 = 311d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

If secondary attack goes off, mark Red 4; else mark Green 2.

IT takes the opening and moves around the opponents with surprising speed.

"Yeah you show 'em IT. That was smooth. If that first creaton [FM4] shifts give it another whack."

Viper Strike FM4 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 2 = 26
damage 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Effect - If target shifts before the start of my next turn, it provokes an opportunity attack from IT.

"Oh hey Manny... go ahead and shake it off bro."
Shake It Off - minor
Effect: The target makes a saving throw with a power bonus +3

Saving throw for me
1d20 ⇒ 9

Saving throw for me
1d20

Or did I need to make save for that poison damage?

No, it's an aura.

Initiative

DELAYING Manny Bloodied; ongoing 5 acid (save ends) - can now make save with +3 bonus.

Rowan -2 to attacks
Fishman Warriors (aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
2 Cursed by Akahale; Bloodied; Marked by IT
Fishman Slayers(aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
4 Bloodied; if it shifts, IT can make an OA against it
Akahale
IT -2 to attacks
Grafire -2 to attacks

IT and Grafire demonstrate their combined mettle as IT smashes through the enemy line and is amongst the corpses of the fallen fishmen and Seram Zal, hitting both remaining foes. Grafire uses the opportunity to slash at one of the horrid creatures himself.

Rowan is up.

>>>>MAP<<<<

Red 4 is marked, not Green 2. I know my post was confusing.

Red 4 is marked, not Green 2. I know my post was confusing.

Oops. Sorry. I did the complete opposite of what I was thinking. I even thought to myself, "right, Mark 4". Will correct.

Gah Manny's too far from me to hit him with a healing word

"Let's bring this fight to an end" Rowan steps forward Crio d'astro in hand

Move forward 1; Righteous brand on 4 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 (-2 added in); Damage 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11, and Grafire gains a +3 power bonus to melee attack rolls against the 4 until next turn.

"Stay strong mage this battle is close to an end"

Despite his brave words, Father Rowan's attack is parried by his foe.

Apologies for lack of update.

F4 attacks IT 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 241d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
F2 attacks IT 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 331d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

IT Takes 11 damage

The fishmen continue to pound at the metal man, but the warforged is made of strong stuff.

Initiative
I'll make the save for Manny. He is no longer taking acid damage.

Save
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Magic Missile vs FM4
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 292d4 + 7 ⇒ (4, 4) + 7 = 15

The old wizard grumbling moves into the cave and fires bolts of magical force into one of the gasping creatures, which still stands horribly living.

Akahale
IT -2 to attacks
Grafire -2 to attacks
Rowan -2 to attacks
Fishman Warriors (aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
2 Cursed by Akahale; Bloodied
Fishman Slayers(aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
4 Bloodied; if it shifts, IT can make an OA against it; Marked by IT
Manny Bloodied

>>>>MAP<<<<

iT brings IT's hammer down on the remaining Fishman Slayer, hoping to pulp it.

Crushing Blow on Green 2

1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 2 = 322d8 + 16 ⇒ (7, 7) + 16 = 30

IT's first crit ever! Damage

2d8 + 2 + 32 ⇒ (4, 5) + 2 + 32 = 43

If Green 2 still standing, mark it and shift SE. If Green 2 falls, shift E

Move to one square north of Manny.
Concealment gained.
Eldritch Blast (Ref) v FB4
1d20+11=21
Probably hits nothing.

In a blur of darkness, Akahale advances and peers over Manny's shoulder. Eyes whirling with loathing for the abominations before him, he sends a blast of dark energy uselessly into the innocent rocks.

"You will die abominations. Soon or late, your substance will rejoin the darkness from which we all come and to which we will all return. And none shall save you. Not your master, not I. Nothing."

He pauses for a moment. "It is possible such a discussion would carry more weight if my powers were fully functional."

Calculation error on my part -- should have been 45 damage. <gloat>

As Akahale burbles, IT proceeds to smash one of the fishmen to a bloody pulp, caving in the creature's skull. The other seems unfazed by the demise of its fellow.

Nice one!

Grafire -2 to attacks; flanking with IT - CA
Rowan -2 to attacks
Fishman Slayer(aura 2 - enemies starting turn in aura take -2 to attacks until start of their next turn)
4 Bloodied; if it shifts, IT can make an OA against it; Marked by IT
Manny Bloodied
Akahale
IT -2 to attacks

Good job with the crit It! Ok time for to break the streak of bad rolls!!

"Bahamut guide our hands let us cleanse this land of these abominations"

Righteous brand on FS4 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 (-2 added in); Damage 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6, and It gains a +3 power bonus to melee attack rolls against FS4 until next turn.

Gah... I... What the... sob, sob. What have I done to forsake the dice gods!? WHY!!!!!!!!

IT's first crit ever! Damage

2d8+2+32

Screwed up in my excitement -- that, and it's been ages since I rolled a weapon crit in 4E. Added 2[W] instead of 2d6. Unlikely to matter, but just to be sure:

2d6 + 32 ⇒ (3, 5) + 32 = 40

Paging Grafire.

Wolf Pack Tactics on FM4
Allows IT to shift to take advantage of his OA on FM4 if that is still in affect

Attack1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 - 2 = 25
Damage1d10 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

With one last mighty swing of his axe, Grafire beheads the gulping fiend!

END OF COMBAT. That was a tough one. You each receive 580 XP.

Do believe that's a level.

"We should endeavour to ensure that Mr Zal did not die in vain. We should also bury him suitably. Father Rowan, can your prayers preserve him until such a moment arrives?"

Do believe that's a level.

sweet, so that is a extra daily power.

Whoa there, pardner. You only level up after an Extended Rest.

"I have a sutiable prayer for our friend. Though to truly preserve him with it's power would take far to long with the threat faceing us", Rowan's eyes grow sad.

"I doubt we could spare an hour for the ritual... Better to place him in Platnium's Dragons hands and pray for his well being"

I am assuming a Short Rest for you. Congrats - you passed a Milestone. You each have an AP, and the use of Daily magic item power (that hasn't already been used today of course).

"Properly speaking, The Platinum Dragon possesses claws rather than hands, but the point is well made, Father Rowan."

Onwards?

At full HP, 3 surges remain. Onwards.

At full hp, 4 surges left. on ward we go... hiho hiho off to kill some fishmen we go.

After a brief rest....

Grafire motions to his friends to quietly move forward into the new area.

Sticking to the rock wall he is against now, Grafire moves 1 sqr n/e and then 1 sqr N. to survey the adjoining area cautiously.

That should be enough to expose the area more, or at least that is what I am attempting to do. Fabes, you can move me far enough to expose the area.

Spend a surge and put myself at 62hp

Smirking at Akahale's response, Rowan finishes his quick prayer for Seram and sets off after Grafire and It

>>>>MAP<<<<

With the light of Akahale's sunrod, the group can see that a ladder goes down to a lower level, which slopes back up to where the mouther came from to the west, as well as sloping further down.

Slope counts as difficult terrain

There is an exit to the east, beyond the large statue.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 - Arcana

Akahale advances on the statue, eyes whirling and attempts to find out if it has any special properties or traps contained therein.

"I am suspicious."

Grafire keeps a sharp eye out for anything that moves while Akahale studies the statue.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

"But you are always suspicious. Though in this case I share your suspicions"

Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19; Arcana 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11; Religion on the statue 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32