The Righteous Shall Rise...

Game Master verdigris

oops, description for those recently joining the party at the top of the ravine.

The gates to this small courtyard lie smashed and broken with tall grass growing amid the rubble. Two main buildings stand side by side to the east, separated by a single alleyway. The smaller structure appears to be a stable, while the other is much larger with several doors and stained-glass windows, apparently a chapel judging by the pious statues along its rooftop.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 Perception

Serraling waits for Cole, Ely, and Jurin to arrive before doing proper introductions. His mighty hunch protruding proudly upon his back.

"Cole, Ely, Jurin, this gargoyle here, await your pleasure. They are the guardians of this clifftop, apparently for 'Nulkineth'," Serraling sneers.

Serraling turns to the gargoyle.

"Tell me, stonedemon, what matter of foe might these slaves encounter inside should they try to reach above their station? What will happen within should they fail Nulkineth? Tell them of the horrors within."

1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 4 = 26 Bluff

Jurin finishes assisting Eli, landing with the others.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15

Mostly unfamiliar with the methods of Serra, he nonetheless holds his tongue, though he is not as subservient looking as he perhaps should be.

Eli spends so much time climbing, he arrives, out-of-breath, at the top of the cliffs, and spends very little energy adding to the conversation at hand, preferring to concentrate on slowing his heart rate.

He looks at Serra, then to the gargoyles, and back. A shame he can't be more coherent... What is he hoping for us to say? That we are docile little lambs to the stonedemon slaughter?

Perception Check v DC 20: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

He leans over, and takes deep breaths. The delay in talking will at least serve to regain myself...

It all happens so quickly. The third gargoyle, given permission to "help" the legion below, begins to circle down into the ravine. Cole draws his bow and prepares to fire on the gargoyle heading for his troops below. Eli continues his climb, his keen ears picking up he subtle scrape of Cole's bow clearing its quiver. Jurin, clueless, continues to aid the old...uhhh, young...uhh... he helps Eli climb. Serra, quickly realizes that his plan is beginning to fray.

Cole, Ely and Serra can go in the surprise round, but Ely should probably use his to continue to climb (it's necessary to clear the top in this round).

Surprise Round (round .5)
G 3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
G 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Cole Zeff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
G 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Serra Iondri Phaer: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Jurin: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Elyanius Myoch: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7

Round: surprise, Initiative: 16

Cole moves across the battle field to make room for Eli and Jurin - but also to be a presence in the way of the third gargoyle. He draws his bow as he moves to protect his troops.

Though perhaps half-heartedly, he tries to maintain the illusion of Serra's Bluff as he looks down on the camp.

"Wow, the men are really easy to hit from up here. Lord Serra, mind if I take a few shots?"

Bluff: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

sense motive to stop the fight: 1d20 ⇒ 20
sense motive to stop the fight: 1d20 ⇒ 18
sense motive to stop the fight: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Sorry, they don't buy it.

Serra is up, followed by Eli then Round 1.

Surprise Round

Eli finds the last leg of the ascent the most difficult, as his right thigh spasms painfully. He resists the urge to rub out the muscle cramp, needing both hands to secure his balance.

Round of Surprise

"Did you *not* listen. I wonder if all Nulkineth's pet need to be put down," Serraling grumps at the lead gargoyle.

1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 4 = 17 Bluff - evil

"Don't make us put you down. The strong are us!"

Serraling casts, calling forth a chain of force to bind the near gargolye/slave.

1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 4 = 17 CMD to grapple vs. Garg CMD

Serra 5' steps after casting.

Round 1

Serraling directs the chain a 2nd time to bind the gargoyle.

1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 4 = 12 CMD to grapple vs. Garg CMD

Serra moves behind Cole, drawing his wand of magic missile.

Round 1
G 3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
G 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Cole Zeff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
G 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Serra Iondri Phaer: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Jurin: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Elyanius Myoch: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7

The flying Gargoyle(G3) attacks the flying newcomer. The leader agrees, dodging Serra's chain of force to attack the caster.

G3 vs Jurin, attack, claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

G1 attack, claw, 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 141d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Unfortunately, both miss.

Cole is up

Round: 1, Initiative: 16

Cole eyes his foe, trying to learn something about them.
Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
DR? Any particular weakness? Attacks?

Cole then targets the gargoyle on Jurin, hoping to knock it out of the air with a pair of mighty attacks!

Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 1 = 16 (point blank)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15 (point blank)

Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31 (point blank)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15 (point blank)

CRITICAL Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 = 17 (point blank)
damage: 2d8 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 16 + 2 = 26 (point blank)

"Damn flying demon lovers!" he mutters under his breath as he steps a little further from the edge (5' step).

Cole's first arrow misses, but his second strikes true. He seriously wounds the flying gargoyle and draws the attention of G2.

G2, claw 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 131d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

G2, claw 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 231d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

G2, bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 101d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

G2, gore: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 91d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Round 1 cont.
G 3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 (-32)
G 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Cole Zeff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 (-6)
G 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Serra Iondri Phaer: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Jurin: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Elyanius Myoch: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7

Round 2

Serraling directs the chain a 3nd time to bind the gargoyle.

1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 4 = 25 CMD to grapple vs. Garg CMD to trip.

And Serraling fires his wand at the gargolye that Cole wounded:

2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6 force damage

Serra's chain of force grabs hold the gargoyle on its third try, tying him up fast.

Jurin and Eli are up!

Round 1, Init 7

Eli swings wide of the creature bound in chains, seeking to capture flank with Cole. His leg cramp seizes up, and he just barely gets to reposition before he flails at the monstrosity.

+1 Cold Iron Lucerne Hammer: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 = 12 for 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 damage

"Are there more of these here? I only see three..."

Round 1

Jurin, still flying from helping Eli, moves to finish the flying gargoyle before it can escape.

Taking sword in both hands for extra damage.

мировник Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
мировник Damage: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

Sorry Eli - no flank with Cole. I have no melee weapon out... :(

Round 1 summary

The flying Gargoyle(G3) attacks the flying newcomer. The leader agrees, dodging Serra's chain of force to attack the caster. Unfortunately, both miss.

Cole's first arrow misses, but his second strikes true. He seriously wounds the flying gargoyle and draws the attention of G2.

Ely, now on safer ground, swings, but it is woefully inadequate against the stony foe.

Jurin, still flying, attacks the airborne gargoyle, finishes what Cole started and sends it plummeting to the ground.

Round 2

G 3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 dead
G 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Cole Zeff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 (-6hp)
G 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Serra Iondri Phaer: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Jurin: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Elyanius Myoch: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7

claw attack 1, G1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 261d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

claw attack 2, G1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 251d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

bite attack, G1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 151d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

gore attack, G1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 91d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Gargoyle 1 lashes out, slashing at Cole twice in quick succession. He tries to bite and gore him as well, but fails. -11 to Cole

Cole is up, then G2,

Round: 2, Initiative: 16

Cole takes a 5’ step back and nods to the creature for his many swings. He then shoots him twice in the face… or tries to.

Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 = 22 (point blank)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12 (point blank)

Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 = 28 (point blank)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17 (point blank)

Cole addresses his attacker with a nod, then steps back and fires, his arrows doing so much more damage than the creatures ragged claws.

Round 2, continues

G2 closes with Eli and attacks the old man with tooth and claw and horn.

G2 attack, claw 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 141d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
G2 attack, claw 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 221d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
G2 attack, bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 201d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
G2 attack, gore: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 151d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

A claw and a his bite seem to sink deeply into his cantankerous foe and he gloats, only to be caught up in Serra's spell. chain of perdition attack finally applies. The gargoyle is well and truly grappled.

Jurin and Eli are up, then Round 3!

Round 2

Jurin flies to the gargoyle attack Eli, attempting to flank if possible.

Cold Iron and Magic, didn't specify the first time sorry. Flank bonus not included as I'm not sure I'll get it.

мировник Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
мировник Damage: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

"Easy on the goods love, I've not a crust big enough for that one yet."

It's unclear if he's speaking to Eli or the gargoyle.

The flying Quartermaster attacks the gargoyle with gusto, all while pondering the upcoming meal for the men below. by my count, G1 is down 29 hit points, and G2 is down 15. lease correct me if you think this is incorrect.

Eli is up!

Round 2, Init 7

Eli snarls as the stone finds its way to flesh twice. More protection is in order. These creatures have their way too often...

He tries to take advantage of Jurin's flank, noting Cole's inability to assist in close quarters. In exchange for his horrible hammer work, he closes his eyes, waiting for the next wave of stone strikes.

+1 Cold Iron Lucerne Hammer, Flank, Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 9 for 1d12 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 6 = 14 damage

Sigh...

Round 2 summary
Gargoyle 1 lashed out at Cole, doing a significant amount of damage, but Cole gave back better than he got and then some. G2 attacked Eli hurting him more than a little bit. Jurin slashed into G2, hurting him dreadfully. Eli tried to mangle one of them, but his wild swing missed completely.

Sorry for the delay.

Round 3

G 3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 dead
G 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 (- 29hp)
Cole Zeff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 (-17 hp)
G 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 (-15 Hp)
Serra Iondri Phaer: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Jurin: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Elyanius Myoch: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7 (-13hp)

claw attack 1, G1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 241d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

claw attack 2, G1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 161d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

bite attack, G1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 231d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

gore attack, G1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Round: 3, Initiative: 16

GM Verdigris, I think the gargoyle took a 5’ flap to close with me, right? Or did he attack someone else? I took the damage, but let me know if that’s incorrect.

Unaccustomed to taking this kind of punishment, Cole takes a moment to catch his breath as he steps back once more (5’ step). He turns to Jurin, ”Finish him for me won’t you?” and grants him a decisive strike!*

He then shoots, either at the gargoyle pursuing him (if Jurin didn’t kill it) or the other (no cover penalty).

Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 = 19 (point blank)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16 (point blank)

Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 = 14 (point blank)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15 (point blank)

Sorry, I have moved him on the map.

Cole infuses the quartermaster with a bit of his own mythic power, lending a sudden surge of action to the man, something inhumanly fast.

Jurin, please take your attack.

мировник Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 = 22
мировник Damage: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

Jurin immediately thrusts his sword into the eye of the first Gargoyle, leaving Cole free to pepper the second with his deadly arrows.

A quiet hush descends, leaving the faint clank and clatter of milling paladins in the ravine below. Too well trained to break ranks without just cause, the men are none the less a bit antsy at the sound of a skirmish without them.

And we are out of initiative.

There are two buildings leading off of the courtyard, both defaced by various cultist graffiti.

Eli returns to the cliff's edge, looking into the misty edge of his vision. He hears the clank and clatter, and so tries to wave to the soldiers below to let them know that the peak is secure. He trots over to the first building, and listens at the door as well as looks at the graffiti.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Should nothing reveal itself, Eli opens the door, and presses into the interior of the building.

Eli waves down at Jothinra and the army below, then turns to the smaller of the two buildings.

The sharp tang of musty, decaying straw fills this large stable. Its easternmost wall has collapsed into a steep pile of broken beams and rocks that blocks the way to the other side. A large mound of discarded weaponry lies amid the rubble.

Serraling glares around for more foes, staring at each statue (if any remain) to check if they are yet more gargoyles. Only after he is sure that no foes remain does he let down his guard long enough to put on his armor again.

When re-armored, he reports in to Cole.

"Bah! I almost had them spilling what to expect inside. Someone or some thing named 'Nulkineth' rules inside," Serraling says, looking down upon his incongruous feet. "At least they did not attack while we climbed."

Serraling rounds his mighty hunchback to look at Ely and Jurin.

"It looks like it is just us. Shall we proceed inside? I want to meet this Nulkineth."

Just in case: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 Know (Planes) -Nulkineth

Jurin shakes his blade clean.

"Maybe you did Serra, but they're dead now. Let's see if there's a main course in there. These were just appetizers."

Cole bandages himself up where he was mauled. "Appetizers huh? They weren't horrible, but they were tough. Would have done some real damage to the troops I fear."

He walks into the building, or what's left of it, and looks at the pile of weapons. "Anything here of value? Doesn't look likely."

Eli heads into the large stable to assess the weaponry, largely for their numbers, to try and understand the extent of the loss of the warriors who once wielded said weaponry. He casts about the mound with detections for magic as well, to be thorough.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Ah, you fickle nat 20s, how you come and go so easily...

Satisfied with his accounting, Eli joins the others in securing the larger building next.

"Nulkineth? The named beasts are worse than the nameless minions... at least we know a name..."

Most of the weapons found in the stable are broken beyond repair, but a few are still serviceable. There are three cold iron daggers, and 1 very nice cold iron longspear. Though not made of cold iron, a well crafted battleaxe and a very well crafted longsword are also found in the debris of the stable.

Soon after, the group turns their attention to the chapel next door. The vaulted ceiling of this massive sanctuary reaches nearly thirty feet overhead. Smashed stained-glass windows stretch in narrow bands above the doors. Four angelic statues occupy each corner of the room, though their faces and wings are cracked and broken almost beyond recognition. The walls are covered with disturbing shapes and runes that have been scratched into the stone. An altar, befouled with grime and filth, sits against the southern wall.

initiative and map to come. I'm feeling better, but still playing catch up.

Jadiss: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Ilzek: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Cole Zeff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Elyanius Myoch: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19
running ghoul: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Jurin: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Serra Iondri Phaer: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
other ghouls(5): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The two creatures in the oldest robes pull tattered scrolls from their pockets and begin to read.

Cole and Eli are up. If you want to go prior to the map, feel free, or wait for the map.

Round: 1, Initiative: 21

Cole eyes the assembled and tries to stop one of the scroll readers from accomplishing his task after stepping a little closer (5’ step).

Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 = 30 (point blank)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11 (point blank)

Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 1 = 24 (point blank)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12 (point blank)

If he’s further than 30’ remove the +1 point blank bonuses please.

Round 1, Init 19

The close quarters of the chapel, and the desecration of yet another altar brings Eli the inspiration to shed a little more light in their midst. He tries to catch them all before they scatter. If he can rattle the scroll readers, all the better.

Inspired Spell, 10' Radius Burst of Radiance, 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds of Blindness, or Dazzled with DC 16 Reflex Save. 5d4 ⇒ (4, 4, 4, 4, 1) = 17 damage to Evil creatures, no save. (1/4)

concentration: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Cole's attacks strike deep, shaking the priest's focus and ruining her spell. (-23 hp to Jadiss)

reflex save 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
reflex save 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
reflex save 3: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
reflex save 3: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
reflex save 4: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
reflex save 5: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
reflex save 6: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

*sigh* I hate you almost as much as the dice hate me.

Eli's well placed burst of radiant light both blinds and injures the horrifying flock

round 1, Init 11

The running creature, though blinded by Eli's devastating attack, still tries to run out the back door, but can't seem to find the way.

find the door, low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 82

Jurin, Serra are up

Knowledge(Religion) Check v DC 12: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

"Ah well... light is a good thing here. Those are no longer human, but ghouls. Careful! They bring a special paralysis with their attacks!"

Round 1, Init 8

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 Know (religion) - ghoully ghouls

Serraling hisses as Ely's light blinds the room, shading his magnificent tiefling eyes. When the radiance subsides, he moves into the room, lurching his mighty hunchback on his incongruous feets.

He strikes at the arrow-wounded caster.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 to hit:
2d4 + 7 ⇒ (4, 3) + 7 = 14 damage;

Serraling's ranseur whirls and swirls, awaiting a target to provoke its wrath.

Round 1

Jurin will move forward and take advantage of the creatures confusion.

мировник Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
мировник Damage: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

Jurin swings mightily at the first caster but misses. Serra's incongruous feets dance him towards the injured caster, allowing him to finally end the ghoul's tango on this earth.

Round 1, Init 4

The blinded ghouls scatter, trying to find a target.

50/50 for blinded 2, low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 47
50/50 for blinded 3, low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 75

50/50 for blinded 5, low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 40

50/50 for blinded 4, low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 49
claw attack1, ghoul 4 on Serra: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 91d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 plus paralysis (DC 12, fort negates)
50/50 for blinded 4, low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 17
claw attack2, ghoul 4 on Serra: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 231d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 plus paralysis (DC 12, fort negates)
50/50 for blinded 4, low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 30
bite attack, ghoul 4 on Serra: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 231d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 plus paralysis (DC 13, fort negates), disease

claw attack 2 possible crit, ghoul 4 on Serra: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 131d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
bite attack, possible crit ghoul 4 on Serra: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The ghoul closest Serra swings on him quickly, striking with both claw and tooth against the tiefling and his incongruous feet. Two of the attacks strike true, though how much damage they do remains to be seen.

The others move, but find themselves unable to reach their targets, save for one speedy ghoul that surges towards the Quartermaster. Unfortunately, he misses him due to not being able to see.

50/50 for blinded 6, low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 54
bite attack, ghoul 4 on Serra: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 141d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 plus paralysis (DC 13, fort negates), disease

round 2, top of the round

Jadiss: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 dead
Ilzek: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Cole Zeff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Elyanius Myoch: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19
running ghoul: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Jurin: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Serra Iondri Phaer: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
other ghouls(5): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The remaining caster's spell goes off, an ugly, slimy red creature with vicious teeth and a wicked looking in his clawed clutches appears at the end of the hallway. It attacks past the aged hammer man, striking at the archer with his longspear.

attack on Cole: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 301d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Cole and Eli are up

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 Fort vs. Paralysis
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 Fort vs. Disease

Serraling recoils as a blind ghoul somehow finds him...twice. It's as if it is guided by a malevolent power of pure evil!

Serraling strikes at one of the ghouls that assuredly walked through his reached AoO zone:

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 to hit;
2d4 + 7 ⇒ (3, 1) + 7 = 11 damage.

HP 37/51.

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14 Planes
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 Religion

"It's a Babau! Watch its slime!" Serraling knightily points at the summoned demon with one of his incongruous feets.

Round: 2, Initiative: 21

Knowledge, planes: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Cole, surprised by the newly fashioned demonic creature lashing out at him, steps back, focuses his ire* on the demon, and attacks with all his fury.

His first arrow is an Evil Outsider Slaying arrow.
Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 6 = 26 (point blank, focus, magic arrow)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 6 = 19 (point blank, focus, magic arrow) (DC 20 fort or +50hp damage from the arrow)

Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 5 = 27 (point blank, focus)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 5 = 17 (point blank, focus)

Bow (magic, cold iron): 1d20 + 5 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 5 = 14 (point blank, focus)
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 5 = 15 (point blank, focus)

* Ranger Focus for +4 attack/damage as a swift action

Oh, and yes, that’s right, I have three attacks. That’s what happens when I gain this level, though it’s taken me a couple fights to figure that out… Someday I’ll get good at this game.

Serraling swings on the advancing ghoul. He misses, but he is able to resist the evil of its disease and paralysis. fort save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Cole steps back and sends a flurry of arrows at the slimy creature. Two of the three sink deeply into it's flesh, sizzling and dissolving even as it hastens the fiend's return to his own lane.
Yikes, -36hps to the demony thing.

Round 2, init 11

The first of the ghouls that tried to run, not realizing someone else has already headed in that direction, tries once again to run out the door, but misses yet again.

50/50, low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 87

Jurin and Serra are up!

Round 2, Init 8

Serraling wipes the sweat from his brow, the heady exertion of combat heating up under his beard. His eyes turn left and right, seeking his squire to make sure the boy is away from danger.

Serraling offers a grim smile that his squire hides near Cole; he briefly reflects that he does remember Kastor climbing with the rest, but there he was.

He 5' steps and uses his recollection of his time with Kastor to remember what he had once learnt.

Casting fire sneeze. Should affect the 3 closest ghouls.

2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8 fire damage vs. DC 16 reflex for half. If fail reflex, then DC 12 Fort or be knocked prone.