"The ravens is what your...familiar is no doubt talking about." Yndryssa points to various spots of the plaza floor and on the buildings surrounding it.
F Changeling 3-Cleric(Eccl)/1-Sorceress /1-Bard | HP (+8)29/29(34) | Speed 30ft | AC 18, touch 12, FF 16 | Init +2 | Fort +3 : Ref +6 : Will +11 | Percep +7, stealth +8 | Active conditions: con -3, mage armor
Status Party : Bless +1 Attack & save vs fear Innis: Head bearer Innis: Fortune (held) Innis, Merry & Ami: Protection from evil Innis & Boros +4 AC; Mage Armor Cinder Alchemist Fire
GM Aumakua wrote:
The sound is maddening and as it continues you watch Amigail, Cassandra and Boros all take a step back as they move into the plaza. Yndryssa ignores the animated head and looks back at the group. Seeing the look in some of their eyes she comments to Innis, "You travel with such weak minded companions. Are you sure you expect to reach Azrenar?"
"It's interesting that you continue to feel the need to underestimate us given what your lofty ambitions have earned you. To few sources of entertainment in undeath I suppose." Innis returns Yndryssa comment with nonchalance.
~ Team continues through the plaza ~ Kirzon-point as my warrior ladies wills betray their step.
"When we end Azrenar this entire domain will be yours and Xaeen's I suppose. We need not be enemies surely there must be something more you want rather than an eternity of study in a dusty tower? Prove yourself valuable and I might just feel generous enough to offer you a boon. If we die horribly well you lose nothing, gambling on me is always a win."
With Cinder back you cautiously move into the plaza with Kirzon and Yndryssa leading the way. The shrieking has not ceased and it still continues even as you move deeper into the plaza. The ravens look upon you as silent observers almost as if frozen with each step you take.
You have made it about half way into the plaza when the shrieking ends. It's silence is soon replaced by the flight of several dozen undead ravens as they fly above the plaza.
BOOM! an explosion rips your attention away from the ravens in the sky filling the plaza with the smell of fire and brimstone. When it clears you see standing in the middle of the platform stage an infernal humanoid with a long beard wielding a sinister glaive.
It sneers at the group it's eyes full of malicious intent ready to punish you for entering the ruins. From the corner of your eye you also see the ravens begin to fly down towards you.
Female Elf Inquisitor (Preacher) 2 | HP 18/18 (Fast Healing 1) | Speed 30ft | AC 17, touch 13, FF 14, CMD 15 | Fort +3 : Ref +3 : Will +5 | Judg. 1/Day | Sud. Shift 5/day; Determ. 0/day | Init +7, Per +6, Sense Mot. +7 | Note:
Merelda steps to the left pulling out an alchemist's fire and eying the group of undead ravens. She tries to identify the new fiery monster and the raven creatures from her memory...
Merelda the ravens have formed into a swarm. With birds of any sort you know that they will likely attack an enemy's eyes.
The infernal creature is a bearded devil. A creature such as this has resistance to spells, immune to fire and poison. It can summon other creatures from it's plane of the Nine Hells. Offensively it will use it's beard as a weapon and is able to teleport at will.
Yndryssa hisses at the group "Spread out you fools. Or the ravens and the devil will lead to your ruin!" the creature moves to one of the walls of the plaza and uses one of her wands on herself. You watch as some of her bones begin to mend.
Female Human (Taldan) Fighter (Buckler Duelist) 5 | hp 42/46 [NL 0] (normally 51/51) | AC 22, t 14, ff 18 | Fort +6 (normally +7), Ref +5, Will +5 (has bonuses) | Init +4 | Perc +2 | CON: 12/15
Amigail starts forward to confront the devil but then stops in her tracks, belatedly remembering to drink her potion of heroismBEFORE entering a fight.
Moved forward 30 ft; drank clutched potion as a standard action.
Female Elf Inquisitor (Preacher) 2 | HP 18/18 (Fast Healing 1) | Speed 30ft | AC 17, touch 13, FF 14, CMD 15 | Fort +3 : Ref +3 : Will +5 | Judg. 1/Day | Sud. Shift 5/day; Determ. 0/day | Init +7, Per +6, Sense Mot. +7 | Note:
Would I know if silver affects the devil?
"He's a bearded Devil so immune to fire! Watch out for his beard! He can attack with it and can even teleport when he wants! The ravens will aim for your eyes! keep them covered! Spread out!"
Cassandra gripping her glaive moves up mindful to not get too far from the group as the idea of the bearded devil teleporting greatly troubled her.
The devil stands there slamming the butt of his glaive on the ground. Meanwhile you watch as the swarm of raven dives towards the group slamming into Kirzon and Cassandra. Both Cassandra and Kirzon take 5 points of damage and must make a DC 13 reflex save as the birds attempt to rake your eyes
Cassandra vs eye-rake DC 13, shaken:1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 2 = 16
Okay, retcon of Kirzon's prior action as Merelda kindly pointed out the ravens are undead.
After stepping away from the ravens, Kirzon gestures, mutters, and visualizes the spot above where the ravens are. Hopefully he was doing this right, even though he could not see exactly where the ravens were.
A burst of divine light appears, bright as the morning sun.
Burst of Radiance, targeting above the bats so they'll get hit but not Cass.
Damage vs Evil:4d4 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 1) = 7*1.5 = 10 damage Blind/Dazzled rounds:1d4 ⇒ 2Reflex DC16 to be dazzled not blinded.
@Kirzon just know that you are blind I will let you target your last spell but going forward you will not be able to target creatures.
The spell bursts in the swarm of undead ravens! Causing the fly erratically as they bright light blinds them.
Xaeen moves forward and points a bony finger at the bearded devil sending a bolt of energy at the creature. As it hits the devil you watch it disperse in a shower of light having no affect on the devil.
F Changeling 3-Cleric(Eccl)/1-Sorceress /1-Bard | HP (+8)29/29(34) | Speed 30ft | AC 18, touch 12, FF 16 | Init +2 | Fort +3 : Ref +6 : Will +11 | Percep +7, stealth +8 | Active conditions: con -3, mage armor
Status Party : Bless +1 Attack & save vs fear Innis: Head bearer Innis: Fortune (active) Innis, Merry & Ami: Protection from evil R:2/3/4 Innis & Boros +4 AC; Mage Armor Cinder Alchemist Fire
Innis makes her approach. Calling on the miracles that Calistria has granted her she speaks the infernal tongue to bind the devil in place.
Cast: Hold person; DC 15 Will save
SR check:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 SR check:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Her spell is no match for the creatures innate resistance to magic it fizzles ineffectually.
Female Elf Inquisitor (Preacher) 2 | HP 18/18 (Fast Healing 1) | Speed 30ft | AC 17, touch 13, FF 14, CMD 15 | Fort +3 : Ref +3 : Will +5 | Judg. 1/Day | Sud. Shift 5/day; Determ. 0/day | Init +7, Per +6, Sense Mot. +7 | Note:
Merelda sends off Cinder with another alchemist's fire. Then she turns towards the Devil. Dropping her whip she draws her sword while moving towards the Devil, then enchants the Rapier...
Casting Magic Weapon on the Rapier...its the best I've got. I'm not going to be much help here other than as distraction and flanker. I really don't have anything that can hurt the thing well enough unless I get a crit with my Rapier.
Alchemist’s fire is a mix of several volatile liquids that ignite when exposed to air. You can throw a flask of alchemist’s fire as a splash weapon. Treat this attack as a ranged touch attack with a range increment of 10 feet.A direct hit deals 1d6 points of fire damage. Every creature within 5 feet of the point where the flask hits takes 1 point of fire damage from the splash. On the round following a direct hit, the target takes an additional 1d6 points of damage. If desired, the target can use a full-round action to attempt to extinguish the flames before taking this additional damage. Extinguishing the flames requires a DC 15 Reflex save. Rolling on the ground provides the target a +2 bonus on the save. Leaping into a large body of water or magically extinguishing the flames automatically smothers the fire.
Current effects: None
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DM Screen:
cause light wounds wand:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Cinder drops a vial into cloud of undead ravens scorching several of them and causing several more to catch on fire. Watching the spells fail as they are launched against the devil and the rook of ravens obviously disoriented she uses her wand on herself again.
Female Human (Taldan) Fighter (Buckler Duelist) 5 | hp 42/46 [NL 0] (normally 51/51) | AC 22, t 14, ff 18 | Fort +6 (normally +7), Ref +5, Will +5 (has bonuses) | Init +4 | Perc +2 | CON: 12/15
Amigail continues to close on the devil, starting up onto the structure where the outsider awaits. Realizing she's currently alone, she pauses at the top of the first flight of stairs to see if Boros and/or Cassandra will be joining her.
Cassandra moves up looking to guard Amigail against the infernal creature's attack.
A wicked laugh erupts from the mouth of the creature it steps forward spinning it's deadly glaive overhead as if it were nothing more than a ribbon. Slamming it's hoof down he stabs his glaive at Amigail. You watch the glaive just miss as Amigail is able to turn the attack with her blade.
The ravens stunned by Kirzon's spell lay there on the ground unmoving and a few still burning.
F Changeling 3-Cleric(Eccl)/1-Sorceress /1-Bard | HP (+8)29/29(34) | Speed 30ft | AC 18, touch 12, FF 16 | Init +2 | Fort +3 : Ref +6 : Will +11 | Percep +7, stealth +8 | Active conditions: con -3, mage armor
Status Party : Bless +1 Attack & save vs fear Innis: Head bearer Innis, Merry & Ami: Protection from evil R:3/4/5 Innis & Boros +4 AC; Mage Armor Amigail, Boros and Cassandra (Shaken) | ∞ ? )
Innis eschews using magics due to the creature's resistance and relies on her natural intimidating presence to help disarm the devil.
intimidate:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 antagonize insight DC 20:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 clearly I've made fun of merelda too much
@Merelda The devil is on a platform so you wouldn't be able to charge it but I'll let it through this time unfortunately he does have range. I'll wait until everyone moves before making my AoO
Female Elf Inquisitor (Preacher) 2 | HP 18/18 (Fast Healing 1) | Speed 30ft | AC 17, touch 13, FF 14, CMD 15 | Fort +3 : Ref +3 : Will +5 | Judg. 1/Day | Sud. Shift 5/day; Determ. 0/day | Init +7, Per +6, Sense Mot. +7 | Note:
I expected the AoO with his reach weapon. What does the platform matter as long as there are stairs up to it? Its not difficult terrain is it? Nothing that slows my movement? Unless the platform is 10 feet in the air? I DID forget to add the Bless to my attack. NOTE: If he makes the AoO and misses, can I use my teleport ability as a swift action and still finish my charge? Or would that interrupt it? Sorry...I'm looking for every advantage I can find right now.
The stairs to the platform is on the other side where Anigail and Cassandra entered from so yes the platform is risen at least 5 ft. As per charge rules;
You must have a clear path toward the opponent, and nothing can hinder your movement (such as difficult terrain or obstacles). You must move to the closest space from which you can attack the opponent. If this space is occupied or otherwise blocked, you can’t charge. If any line from your starting space to the ending space passes through a square that blocks movement, slows movement, or contains a creature (even an ally), you can’t charge.
That the platform is risen constitutes the difficult terrain or obstacle But like I said I will allow it this once so no worries
Female Gnome Socerer(Fey) 5 | HP 15/15 | AC10 T10 FF10 CMD8 | F+0 R+1 W+7(+2vs Language dependent, glyph, symbol, writing based spells) | Perception +5 | Spells L2:4/5, L1:5/7, LaughingTouch 6/6 | -3 CON
Lililinda steps a bit closer to the platform, then calls out to the fiend. "Yoohoo! Right here, big boy!"Casting Lock Gaze DC 18 Caster Level Check for SR:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Cassandra, staggered though she was, lashed out with her glaive at the demonic creature.
glaive:1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 281d10 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
her weapon struck but the damage she did was minimal at best.
Quick question for the GM: Are those affected by the screaming or whatever at the start of the encounter staggered or shaken? I wrote "Shaken" in my profile stat line but just noticed you've been writing "staggered" in your posts. I added the -2 for shaken to my attack and damage.
Sorry Amigail it should be shaken. I will correct this
Boros sinks it's teeth into the devil while Lililinda tries to lock her gaze on the devil but it wills itself from the compulsion.
Cassandra strikes the devil with her glaive and then watches the wound almost immediately close. Amigail swings but the devil blocks the heavy blade with it's glaive.
Out of nowhere Merelda charges the platform hopping on top of it to stab the devil, but not before the creature spears Merelda with its glaive. Merelda takes 16 points of damage
Now surrounded the creature steps back while laughing manically and swings his glaive at the injured Merelda and misses.
In the back you hear Yndryssa hiss at Xaeen to move as she moves further from the undead ravens.
F Changeling 3-Cleric(Eccl)/1-Sorceress /1-Bard | HP (+8)29/29(34) | Speed 30ft | AC 18, touch 12, FF 16 | Init +2 | Fort +3 : Ref +6 : Will +11 | Percep +7, stealth +8 | Active conditions: con -3, mage armor
Status Party : Bless +1 Attack & save vs fear Innis: Head bearer Innis, Merry & Ami: Protection from evil R:4/5/6 Innis & Boros +4 AC; Mage Armor Amigail, Boros and Cassandra (Shaken) | ∞ ? ) Bearded Devil (flustered) -2 attack, 10% spell fail)
Innis continues to berate and antagonize the devil with her sharp words. Finally something strikes home flustering the infernal creature.
fluster:
DC= 10+HD+Wis mod
Antagonize (fluster):(Enemy, Next attack):1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 4 = 29
For the next minute, the target takes a –2 penalty on all attacks rolls made against creatures other than you and has a 10% spell failure chance on all spells that do not target you or that have you within their area of effect.
"Look to yourself Sister." I'll try to heal you next round try and stay safe
Female Gnome Socerer(Fey) 5 | HP 15/15 | AC10 T10 FF10 CMD8 | F+0 R+1 W+7(+2vs Language dependent, glyph, symbol, writing based spells) | Perception +5 | Spells L2:4/5, L1:5/7, LaughingTouch 6/6 | -3 CON
"Hmph! Fine then, take this!" Lililinda shouts in annoyance, drawing her wand of Admonishing Ray an zapping at the devil. "Xaeen, dear, help me teach this boorish lout a lesson!"
Giant Wasp Vermin Familiar 4 | HP 9/14 | Speed 10ft / Fly 40 (Average) | AC 20, touch 15, flat-footed 17 | Fort +2(4) : Ref +5(4) : Will +0(4) | Init +3, Perception +5, Stealth +15, Darkvision 60 ft. | Active Conditions: Alertness and Deliver Touch Spells
@Kirzon: Boros should have a flanking bonus to hit from Merelda, but he should also be shaken...so I guess that evens out? However, can't you change into some animal that can see without its eyes? Like a bat? Or use that healing wand I thought you were holding on to to heal the damage so you can see again?
Cinder begins circling the melee at a short distance, waiting for his chance to help again.
Good ideas. If the healing wand will help with the blindness, Kirzon will do that instead. He won't be much use in animal form because he can't cast spells in that form.
Current effects: None
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DM Screen:
direction of swarm:1d8 ⇒ 2
Xaeen moves out of the swarm of ravens heading closer to Lililinda. With little to do stands her ground conserving her spells.
On the platform Merelda disappears only to reappear on the other side of the devil. The display does not alarm the devil and you watch it preparing to attack Merelda again when Boros strikes the devil! Boros' fangs sink into the devil's tough hide allowing it to then quickly wrap it's body around the devil.
Lililinda looses the magic from her wand at the devil, but the spell fizzles out as soon as it hits the infernal creature.
In the back Innis continues to antagonize the devil dredging up things that are better left unspoken ever again.
Merelda, Yndryssa, Amigail and Cassandra. Your turn.
