The Tomb of Horros Part 1 (4e) - Group 2

Game Master Rev Rosey

Tavar gasps once as Arishat urges him back from the grey road he was walking.

Distracted, the tiefling vents her outrage on another defenseless crossbow bolt. The skull titters and spins to look at her.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the contsruct is destroyed.

Lanthair
Lynore - -2 to attacks (aura)
Thom - used AP
Barel - -2 to attacks (aura)
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED; slowed to end Lynore's next turn; 2 ongoing acid damage (se); one shroud
Tavar (resist 11 necro) - BLOODIED; prone (needs to make death save as his turn is before Arishat)
Arishat - -2 to attacks (aura)

"My next life looked tempting but Arishat is right I should finish off the necromancer before I reincarnate."

27HP

Ranged basic with sling 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36 vs AC. 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 damage.

Lanthair's attack knocks a gem free. As it shatters on the ground, a tiny screaming fragment of light disipates into the air.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the contsruct is destroyed.

Lynore - -2 to attacks (aura)
Thom - used AP
Barel - -2 to attacks (aura)
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED; slowed to end Lynore's next turn; 2 ongoing acid damage (se); one shroud
Tavar (resist 11 necro) - BLOODIED; prone (needs to make death save as his turn is before Arishat)
Arishat - -2 to attacks (aura)
Lanthair

Shroud 2
Healing Surge, +2 defenses until the end of my next turn
move to M16
minor: Cloak of Shadows, until the end of your next turn, gain concealment against all creatures and are invisible to creatures that are more than 5 squares away from you

"We got him now!"

Magic Missile: At Will; KEYWORDS Arcane, Force, Implement
You launch a silvery bolt of force at an enemy.
Standard Action, Ranged 20
Target: One creature
Effect: Level 11: 3 + Intelligence modifier (+5) + 3 (Implement) = 11 points force damage.
Arcane Reserves, +2 to damage with at-will powers when encounter powers are expended
Total Damage: 13 points force.

Before Barel goes, question? How is anyone in the Construct's aura if he is 30 ft up?

Barel lobs his hammer one more time at the skull.
ranged basic: (18)+15-2(long distance)=31vsAC (29 if in aura)
damage = (1)+8+5=14 damage.

Doh! Good point. You're not, of course. I know an aura is a cube, but even so ...

Rallying, the friends finally start to make an impact on the necromantic glitterball.

While Lynore slips into the shadows, Thom blasts it again with force, knocking the thing off balance long enough for Barel's hammer to hit it hard. Another gem tooth rattles.

Drain Soul recharge: 1d6=4. Oh, for goodness sake.

Snapping its teeth, the thing flies further away and launches another round of shadowy rays at the companions. Arishat gets her wish as a blast of power hits her.

Shadow Ray Flurry (Ref)
Targets Tavar, Thom, Barel and Arishat
1d20+21=36 v Tavar. Hits. 2d8=14 necro (resist factored in)
1d20+21=34 v Thom. Hits. 2d8+11=17
1d20+21=37 v Barel. Hits. 2d8+11=24
1d20+21=39 v Arishat. Hits. 2d8+11=23
24 damage to Barel
23 damage to Arishat
17 damage to Thom
14 damage to Tavar (resist factored in)

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the contsruct is destroyed.

Tavar (resist 11 necro) - BLOODIED; prone (needs to make death save as his turn is before Arishat)
Arishat
Lanthair
Lynore - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); concealment and invisible to creatures more than 5 squares away(aura)
Thom - BLOODIED; used AP
Barel
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED; two shrouds

Arishat's eyes flare as the construct attacks her, and a burst of flame and brimstone gives the skull something else to think about.

Infernal Wrath, free action, when an enemy within 10 damages Arishat that enemy takes 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 = 15 fire damage.

The skull screams as the sulphurous fumes hit it.

Forgot to post saving throw v ongoing acid.
1d20+5=13 - at last.

Move to N16.
Cast mass cure light wounds, everyone regains HP as if they had spent a HS+4, Tavar regains HS+5.
Spend AP and use my second wind, all defenses +2 EOMNT.

Tavar rises and moves to the middle of his friends before unleashing the warming blast of healing power over all of them.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the contsruct is destroyed.

Arishat
Lanthair
Lynore - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); concealment and invisible to creatures more than 5 squares away(aura)
Thom - used AP
Barel
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED; two shrouds
Tavar (resist 11 necro) - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP

Arishat winds back her crossbow for another shot, and expends another crossbow bolt.

84/86 hit points
Minor, load crossbow
Basic Ranged attack, 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 27 vs AC, damage 1d8 ⇒ 7
Edit: If that misses I'm going to melt this crossbow.

@Arishat

Arishat looks with loathing at the crossbow as the skull catches the bolt in middair and bites it in half.

Sorry. That's a miss. It's a tiny creature/construct and as such has a ridiculous AC.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the contsruct is destroyed.

Lanthair
Lynore - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); concealment and invisible to creatures more than 5 squares away(aura)
Thom - used AP
Barel
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED; two shrouds
Tavar (resist 11 necro) - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Arishat

Sling 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22 vs AC. 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20 damage.

The halfling's sure aim deserts him, and the skull sneers.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the contsruct is destroyed.

Lynore - used second wind; concealment and invisible to creatures more than 5 squares away
Thom - used AP
Barel
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED; two shrouds
Tavar (resist 11 necro) - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Arishat
Lanthair

Move to N13
Assassin's Shroud 3 and invoking the shroud 3d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 2, 3) + 9 = 18, brutal 1, does 2d6+6
Eyebite 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 16 + 2 = 37 vs will, 1d6 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 4 = 16 psychic damage and I am invis to the target until the start of my next turn

Lynore shrouds her opponent with another shroud and concentrates all her will into a fearful attack and erases her image from the skull briefly.

The sneering face distorts as Lynore's attack hits it and another gem falls. As before, a tiny trapped figure breaks free and flees screaming. There is little left of the construct now, but it seems delusional enough not to care.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the contsruct is destroyed.

Thom - used AP
Barel
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED;
Tavar (resist 11 necro) - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Arishat
Lanthair
Lynore - used second wind; invisible to skull to start of next turn

"Take that, you floating paperweight!"

Magic Missile: At Will; KEYWORDS Arcane, Force, Implement
You launch a silvery bolt of force at an enemy.
Standard Action, Ranged 20
Target: One creature
Effect: Level 11: 3 + Intelligence modifier (+5) + 3 (Implement) = 11 points force damage.
Arcane Reserves, +2 to damage with at-will powers when encounter powers are expended
Total Damage: 13 points force.

Thom's invective is rewarded by another chunk of skull falling to the floor.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the contsruct is destroyed.

Barel
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED;
Tavar (resist 11 necro) - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP
Arishat
Lanthair
Lynore - used second wind; invisible to skull to start of next turn Thom - used AP

I did post a few hours ago, but see now that it got eaten.
Barel threw the hammer again and missed. Then twiddled his thumbs until its return to his hand.

Barel watches dolefully as his hammer flies gracefully through the air without hitting the skull.

Suddenly rejoicing, the thing flies closer and swamps Tavar with a binding of utter evil.

Drain Soul recharge: 1d6=6

Drain Soul v Fort.
1d20+21=41. Crit. Does no damage (unfortunately), but ...
Tavar is dazed and restrained (se both) but see below for nasty details.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the contsruct is destroyed.

Tavar (resist 11 necro) - +2 all defenses to start next turn (used second wind); used AP; dazed and restrained (se both, but see above)
Arishat
Lanthair
Lynore - used second wind; invisible to skull to start of next turn Thom - used AP
Barel
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED;

Lance of faith at the skull,
attack vs will, 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23, damage = 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 radiant

Tavar - need an important saving throw from you.

The cleric can do little as the skull darts away from his attack.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the contsruct is destroyed.

Arishat
Lanthair
Lynore - used second wind; invisible to skull to start of next turn Thom - used AP
Barel
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED
Tavar (resist 11 necro) - used second wind; used AP; dazed and restrained (se both, but see above)?

Save = 1d20 ⇒ 11

edit: by the skin of my teeth.

Tavar's deity wipes away the restraints holding mind and body in place.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the construct is destroyed.

Arishat
Lanthair
Lynore - used second wind; invisible to skull to start of next turn Thom - used AP
Barel
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED
Tavar (resist 11 necro) - used second wind; used AP

Another weapon clatters to the floor, as Arishat drops her crossbow. She draws and throws and enchanted dagger, hoping that with this she can hit something. "Close enough for this, now."

Minor, draw dagger
Basic Ranged Attack, 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 1 - 2 = 26 vs AC; damage 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Sling 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29 vs AC. 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 damage.

EDITED as I cross posted with Lanthair.

Her aim is significantly better with the more familiar weapon, but to her intense irritation, Arishat's attack glances off the tiny bobbing form.

Even so, for all it's infurating smugness, there is now very little left of the construct.

Lanthair's attack also comes tantalisingly close to success as Lynore pops back into view, possibly ready to deal the last blow.

MAP

Skull cruising at 30 feet.

Skull Aura 2 - enemies in aura take -2 to attacks.

Drain Soul (Fort). Effects:
On hit, target is dazed and restrained (se both). First failed save, target is stunned. Second failed save, target dies and its soul is trapped in one of the construct's soul gems until the construct is destroyed.

Lynore - used second wind
Thom - used AP
Barel
Acererak construct (+2 attacks to end encounter) - BLOODIED
Tavar (resist 11 necro) - used second wind; used AP
Arishat
Lanthair

Assassin's Shroud 1 and invoking it 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 brutal 1, no damage on miss
Executioner's Noose 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 2 = 34 vs fort, 1d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 4 = 17 force damage and the target is slowed until the end of my next turn

Lynore fashions a loop of shadowy force and lashes at the skull.

The skull's antics are stopped in mid-cackle by Lynore. Shadowy ropes pull the thing to the ground and shatter the construct forever. As broken gems and bone scatter haphazard over the floor, more glowing figures emerge from the jewelled teeth and flee joyfully.

OUT OF COMBAT

Congratulations! Please level up to 14 - to take effect immediately. 48,327XP each.

Swapped out Battle healer for Enhanced Defenses and took Battle Initution for level 14 feat. I got much better defenses now and a huge +9 boost to my Initative for a total of +16.

Arishat is upgraded. Improved Defences as her new feat, and Spear Expertise replacing Weapon Expertise (Polearm).

She busies herself picking up fragments of gems. "Told you I'd make you into earrings."

Leveled up to 14...finally, he he.

"Yeah, Arishat, you would look good with all those earrings on." Thom grins at her, "Next thing you know, I am gonna start seeing you wearing a dress, he he."

I assume we are taking an extended rest here? Or are we pressing on? If so, then Thom will take 10 on Arcana to reactivate the teleportation circle, total 32.

I'd recommend an extended rest, certainly. Presumably in Thom's snuggly shelter. Once you're all sorted, I'll start you up a new thread. This mis-spelling in this one has been lacerating my soul for months :D

"Yeah, Arishat, you would look good with all those earrings on." Thom grins at her, "Next thing you know, I am gonna start seeing you wearing a dress, he he."

Arishat looks at Thom's robes. "I don't think it'd be as pretty a dress as yours." She snorts. "That always annoyed my brother. 'It's a robe, not a dress', he'd squeak. Then we'd go and find some siblings to bully, and laugh about it."

If you want an idea of Arishat's physique as I imagine it, Aveline Vallen in Dragon Age II has the right sort of muscular appearance. Obviously needs a different head and a tail, though. And a bit more armour. And a spear. I wish I could find a suitable picture.

Is it possible to change paragon paths, i have not used a single ability of mine, and it seems like i may have picked a lemon :), if not i am cool with continuing on because i still love her the way she is

Barel is updated. Added Improved defenses as feat this level (didn't have other option previously) but did retrain sudden roots with Master@Arms (+2 Attack Bonuses and sheathe a weapon and draw a different weapon as a minor...pretty cool!)

I am trying to make this version of Barel accessible on Iplay4e and link in my character description now.

After a little confusion (and one deleted post) I got it working correctly. He should be ready to go!

Updated. Improved Defenses was an easy feat to swap in, because I already had Great Fortitude. They don't stack, so swapping out one for the other is a no-brainer. Also took brutal flurry for a little more damage.

Arishat looks at Thom's robes. "I don't think it'd be as pretty a dress as yours." She snorts. "That always annoyed my brother. 'It's a robe, not a dress', he'd squeak. Then we'd go and find some siblings to bully, and laugh about it."

"It's a robe, not a dr--" Thom abruptly cuts off his response. "Errr...yeah."

Cast Secure Shelter Ritual, and rest inside.

Lynore - go for it. If you haven't used anything from the paragon path then it doesn't sound like the right choice.

I have the best visual of you all. Thom, vanity incarnate, Lanthair tough like old shoe leather and just about coming up to Arishat's Amazonian knees. Barel tugging his beard while Lynore lurks gracefully and Tavar stands proud, sure in the knowledge that his cat tabi will always keep him upright. I will hunt for pictures.

Thom constructs his comforting shack while re-enacting a childhood moment with Arishat and the companions retire for some well earned rest. The tiefling's ears glint with her new found jewellery.

yes, Barel tugs his beard, shares his cask of ale around, and settles down for a good nights rest, at least as good as he ever gets...in a Evil lair...and memories of a mocking skull...and more to come.

Just need Lynore to sort out her new self and we'll move on.

Sorry it is taking so long every time i sit down to do it something new comes up, i will do my best to have it done tonight, if not i will continue as is and get it next level :P

Whatever works best for you - I'm happy either way.

I'll get your new thread up in the morning. You've just had an extended rest, full surges, full hp, 1AP and all newly levelled up.

WooHoo!

"I suppose he's a dwarf. He can't be expected to understand decorum."

New thread.