To Change the Way of the World: A Better Valcia Begins Today (Inactive)

Game Master Darksmokepuncher

Please do not forget to move your character's on the map. At least post the square you moving to in OOC.

Mortimer begins rummaging through his shirt with a faint bit of annoyance. "Yes yes, now where did I...ah. Here they are." He pulls out his illusion invitations and spreads them so you can see all four. And he's asking to hold them. Well, here goes. "As Mortimer moves to hand the invitations over he shakes his head. [b]"I really should have just stayed in the Isles of Eden" He lets the illusion fall right through Targ's hand, then shrugs with a smile. "Illusions, eh? Never know what's not really there." And with that he says a word and disappears.

Casting vanish. Pretty much 5 round invisibility, I don't intend to get clobbered to death by all these fighter types.

Mortimer, at least you could have pulled that one away from us, leaving us more room to move tactically, now I'm pinned down. Kind of... :D

Ok, now we need to know a couple of things: if this is a surprise round (Erianna probably casts a spell), if we are on initiative (the action will depend on her initiative count), etc.

Also important is that Erasmus acts ;)

I'm hoping that we can get a surprise round off since we had a keyword to act on. And I got the big bad boss man to walk right up next to you, have fun melee combatants!

I'm going to spend a round or two invisible to get some buffs going (I would have done it earlier but I wasn't sure how much time we would have to wait) then I plan on appearing in the sky above them, raining down all sorts of hell

Ok, so I know what I want Erianna to do. I guess we need to wait for GM DSP to confirm that.

Erianna, Esther, and Erasmus (So many E's) each have a surprise round. That is one standard OR move action. Remember, drawing a weapon is a move action unless you are moving or have the Quick Draw feat.

Good guys first! That means, Full rounds for everyone, plus the surprise round action for everyone but Mortimer.
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Seeing the wizard disappear causes a panic in most of the guests.

Wizard!
He'll summon demons!
He will roast us alive!

...are some of the things heard from the screaming masses as the rush for the large doors.

In that case:

Erianna bursts into movement as soon as Mortimer vanishes, her body swaying to some unheard tune, filled with grace and rhythm. Spinning in place, almost as if ignoring the others, she speaks to her sister only - "Where should we begin sister? We risk flanking by the paquiderms, and I believe this one will reach me from where he stands"

Surprise round: Starting Inspire Courage.

As her dance continues, words of magical power escape her lips, as she draws on her power for speed and quickness of action.

Round 1: Casting Allegro and, if the boss weapon has reach, she moves on the table behind her. If not, she stands her ground.

"If we maintain our positions, we cannot be flanked sister" - she adds to Esther again.

Erasmus draws his cutlass (on guard) and moves to N4, pulling out his dagger as he moves..

He attacks the Elephant in O3. Well, don't act like you haven't been wondering the same thing.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 5) = 18

Full Round, now?

Erasmus unloads on the slower man, attacking with both weapons.

Cutlass: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Cutlass Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 5) = 10
Dagger: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Dagger Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 1, 2) = 12

Total Damage (if that somehow all hits): 64. AC is 26

DM i have requested acces to the battle map. Also you can put the link to the battle map in the top box of the campaign info tab. it will then be place on top of every page of the game

Understood

Surprise Round

Draw Weapon

Round 1

Attack the elephant in O3; Rapid Shoot

PA Human Bane Longbow: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 271d6 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 + 1 + (3, 5) = 19

PA Human Bane Longbow: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 231d6 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 + 1 + (2, 3) = 18

I have added point blank and human bane bonus

Mortimer casts fly on himself and begins gaining altitude.

So my surprise round was using vanish, my first round is using fly and going strait up. I'll start laying down the DPS next turn

Voi, (O3) two arrows in him and sword wounds to boot, smiles and begins a low, rhythmic chant. Fluidly and in one hand, he draws forth a tulwar large enough for a giant. Surely some sorcery besets the scabbard to belie the size of the monstrous blade.

Voi cuts at Erasmus, moving with the momentum of the massive blade.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18 for 2d4 + 20 ⇒ (4, 4) + 20 = 28

the cut is clumsy, lazy even, behind the tremendous weight of steel and Erasmus is able to avoid the blow.

Then, quick as a cat, the big man reverses the cut and step into Erasmus, drawing the blade along the sailor's belly.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32 for 2d4 + 20 ⇒ (1, 4) + 20 = 25

Doesn't confirm. :)

Landing his hit, Voi slides past Erasmus, safe from counter-attack.
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Gajah laughs harshly, and draws his own gleaming tulwar as he edges closer. Suddenly, his hand flashes a steel grey and, before your yes, his weapon's heft seems to have increased substantially. Gajah looks to Targ the Twice Taken, who rolls his shoulders and unlimbers his great hammer. He nods to Gajah.

"The lord is wanting the exits blocked, I think." His grin broadens as the guards rush to secure the exits.

Targ calmly steps up to Erianna, swinging his hammer horizontally, his prodigious strength evident in his bulging arms.

1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21 for 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 2) + 25 = 33

The graceful dancer is able lithely to duck the slothy attack.

"I could have crushed those fine breasts with that swing. Perhaps it's best I let you bounce a bit longer!" His sneer is the very visage of misogyny.

Erasmus takes 25 damage. Mortimer is already down 22 hit points from the encounter with the Dark Naga. You guys are up. Remember to update the map please.

Mortimer speaks, hoping his disembodies voice sows more fear in those that remain. "I'm sure you all have heard terrible stories about destruction mages with no regard for the damage they cause." He suddenly appears well above Targ, small red bead in hand. He smiles, then throws the bead down and it accelerates as fast as the eye can follow, crashing into the table and exploding outwards in a burst of fire, stopping just short of the girls.

Damage: 7d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 4, 5, 4, 3, 4, 3) + 3 = 31

"The stories don't do us justice."

Dropping a fireball at the midpoint of H-I-5-6. From this template, it should hit Targ and Gajah, set some things on fire, and not hit either one of the girls. DC 20 Reflex for half damage.

Edit: Corrected bonus to damage for Evocation school

Erianna's face is dead serious as she meets Targ with a fierce look in her eyes - "We have just met, and I already think you talk too much" - she retorts - "Enjoy the bouncing, and your final days as slave driver!" - she finishes, launching two attacks with blinding speed at the huge man, her weapon enhanced with magic.

Scimitar Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27Damage: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22
Scimitar Attack 2 (Haste): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22Damage: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

I hope they both hit, since he is all about brute strength ;)

Mortimer, may I ask where the "+7" on your fireball is coming from? I have an evoker in another game, and it seems I am making his math all wrong :D

Oh bother, it's half wizard level added to damage. Paltry bonus really

Erianna, I assume you drew your sword as your move action following your casting of allegro. In future, please be clear on this stuff as I may hold it against you (plural) in future instances. No harm done this time since you had the action :)

Roiling flames leap up around an obliterated table. Charred meat and fruit fly as the couches begin to catch fire. Despite the conflagration, both Gajah and Targ seem to have avoided the brunt of the flames. Nonetheless, they have noted the wizard.

Erianna leaps forward with a lightning cut to Targ's chest whilst his eyes take in the wizard. The initial resistance of his skin to her blade is uncanny, but the blade bites all the same. DR

Leveling his gaze on her, Targ parries the second blow, but barely.

Esther and Erasmus are up.

Oh bloody hell, I hate DR. Any way to tell what kind of DR it is?

Well, slashing didn't work ;)

I'm really glad I decided against using diamond spray now, it does slashing damage lol

i choose my elemental damage and will post in a bit. Its the boss that is fighting my sister correct?

Targ the Twice Taken is the boss, in both senses of the word.

Where exactly did Voi move to? It looks like he's in the same spot?

Erasmus come over here you need to focus on one target please.

My bad on the sword draw GM DSP, I'll make sure to keep that in mind. And DR is... Nasty :/

Guys, I don't think I have many alternatives to damage Targ apart from the scimitars, so taking him down is not going to be easy.

according to the DM description you did damage him. I am think a DR 10 maximum.

10 is a LOT :D

It could be DR 5 also.. :). DM if Erasmus is still attacking the Elephant this round Esther will attack him. is the target is dropped she will switch to the boss

Round 2

5Ft step to L1

Esther will rapid fire two arrows

PA Longbow: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 301d8 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + 4 + (5) = 17 included 1d6 acid and point blank

PA Longbow: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 281d8 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 + 4 + (1) = 16 included 1d6 acid and point blank

Current AC 22

Voi 5ft stepped from O3 to O4, hit you, then 5ft stepped to N5. I know...fancy!

I'll give Erasmus until tomorrow morning my time to post since we're all on different time zones. Until then, be in suspense! bwahaha!

Sorry, schoolwork. Will keep up better now.

Erasmus grunts as he is hit by the large sword.

I apologize for not providing a show like my friends are for your boss, buthe tumbles away from the large man and assumes total defense at M3.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18

AC is now 27

I took the liberty of moving Erasmus to M3 as he had described.

Nuts. Knew I forgot something.

Apparently, my post was eaten...I will summarize.

Voi slashes as Erasmus moves away, but misses. He follows the sailor And cuts him across the hip: knocking him back a step which saves him from the Isterothi's backswing.

Gajah raises his left arm, and on it appears a fighting shield of deep bronze rimmed with stains of what could only be dried blood. Cleary prepared for battle now, he stalks toward Erainna.

Targ disengages from the melee and, letting his hammer hang in one hand, draws a hideously barbed lash and cracks it above his head in a gesture of intimidation.

You are all SHAKEN for 1 round. Also, make a DC 12 Fort save or you are deafened for 1 round.

Erasmus takes 14 damage.

You're up guys :)

Just in case this was not evident yet, Erianna is in Crane style mode :D

Fortitude: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

The sound of the whipcrack is unsettling, but Erianna does her best to shake it away, as she faces her new opponent with a grim look in her eyes - "Shall we dance?"

Clicking her heels together, she bursts into movement, dancing around Gajah and Targ, trying to avoid their expected incoming attacks.

Free Action: Activating Boots of Daredevil for +5 on Acrobatics to move without taking AoO, then adding the +2 to the attack against Gajah if successful.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 2 + 5 = 29

Move Action: Going to H2

After repositioning, she launches an attack at her enemy - "I am over here"

Scimitar attack on Gajah: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 16 - 2 + 2 = 25Damage: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19

To Erasmus, she shouts - "Over here Erasmus!" - trying to call his attention to the potential flanking possibility.

We need to start focusing them down.

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Mortimer is barely able to hear himself after the crack, but he speaks his next words carefully. "Cierda!" A line of fire reaches down to strike Targ, then it leaps to Voi.

Damage: 7d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 3, 5, 3, 5) + 3 = 22
Secondary Damage: 3d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) + 3 = 14

Casting Burning Arc. First target is Targ, DC 18 reflex for half of 22 damage. Second target is Voi, DC 16 reflex save for half of 14.

Erianna slips past Gajah and Targ. Targ curses as he does not have enough time to bring his hammer to bear against the dancer.

Erianna swings her sword, arcing straight for Gajah's kidney. The Isterothi proves more agile than expected and throws his shield before the blow.

Erianna did not beat the Acro DC, thus no +2 on the attack, which means you miss :(

Both Targ and Voi are able to withstand the worst of Mortimer's sorcery.

GM DSP, why didn't Erianna beat the Acro DC? It is 15 to move through a threatened square, correct?

EDIT: Just checked, it's CMD... 29 failed? :O

via message spell Dam it why did you move? you are leaving me wide open...

Esther changes her mind an decide to keep firing at the same target (N4).

PA Longbow: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 271d8 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 + 1 + (5) = 18

PA Longbow: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 301d8 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 + 1 + (2) = 13

Fort Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Current AC 22, if my first arrow drops him my second is on the boss

Erianna whispers back, via message - "I am expecting Erasmus to take my place there sister"

Two more arrows punch into Voi, and the big man goes down.

GOGO SISTAH!

1 down !

Ok, think. You could potion up, but that'd leave you vulnerable and the girls as well. You're supposed to be the prodigy, dammit! Can't take any more hits, though... I guess I'll just have to move and hope for the best.

He turns and grins to Esther You're lucky you're so pretty and moves in to fight the other elephant, flanking with Erianna.

Erasmus is fighting defensively

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 5) = 9
crit. threat: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

AC is now 30.

Targ points up at Mortimer and shouts.

"Don't just stand there you morons! Bring that Wizard down!"

He then stalks up to Esther: seething rage burning in his eyes. Gripping his hammer in two hands, (He dropped the whip) he swings. Muscles bulge as the hammer crashes down on Esther's bow!

1d20 + 24 ⇒ (11) + 24 = 35 for 2d6 + 30 ⇒ (3, 4) + 30 = 37

The weapon bends to a full draw against the belly of the bow, and finally shatters.

"Crochet will suit you better than such needlework."

Esther's bow is BROKEN. It has three hit points left, so because it's hardness is 11, 14 damage will permanently destroy the weapon.
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Gajah steps to a better position, and attacks Erianna in a flurry of shield and sword.

1st sword attack 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 for 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16
Confirm 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27 for 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

2nd sword attack 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 for 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 Miss

Shield Bash: off hand 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 for 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Shield Bash: free from crit 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27 for 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

A savage cut rips open Erianna's right hip across her torso. Then two savage shield blows batter her up onto the table and into the back wall, where she lies prone.

Each succesful shield bash can move you 5 feet. Take 72 damage.
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Two of the slave warriors step forward and launch spears up at the flying Mortimer.

1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 - 2 = 24 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 2 = 11 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Both punch into the Wizard, and heavy red droplets rain down on the plush carpets.

Mortimer takes 13 damage.

In your next post, please put your (current HP/Total HP) in OOC at the top of your post.

via message yea you were expecting but he didn't he left me wide open for a counter attack and now my bow is almost smashed and i am cornered. You are out of my reach for healing and so is eramus. Use your glitterdust or mirror image i think its your only options

GM DSP, Erianna's AC is 31 (as detailed in my post above). How come she is taking 72 damage? I see only a Shield Bash hitting her... And even that hit, I am planning to deflect with Crane Riposte ;) Could we confirm that?

Something slightly over 10hp out of 46

Mortimer grunts as the spears land in him, and the turns with fury in his eyes. "Sheldrien!" Pieces of diamond shoot downwards, then Mortimer flies up to get out of range.

Damage: 7d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 2, 4, 3, 6, 3, 4) + 3 = 31

Reflex Save DC 19 for half

round 4

Esther calls upon her inner power and glitterdust (Sp) her opponent (will dc 17).

concentration: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

If it doesn t affect him she will pull out her shield and club.

ac 24 not that is really matters against him.

I've got Mortimer at the ceiling already. You moving somewhere else?

With Crane Style on, and I assume you're fighting defensively (you did not say so) I have your AC at 27. Where is the other 4 coming from?

3 from Barkskin, and 1 from Haste - it is all spoilered in one of my posts above, as "Erianna Combat Stats"