To Judge a Soul Series (Inactive)

Game Master DebugAMP

Vulnerabilities: none, but good aligned weapons or silver works better than normal weapons; the creatures approach from the north, the village lies to the south; three of them, one after the other since they are large creatures; no actual leader; you could hide in the trees and still have line of sight on the platform, but since the trees stand lower than the platform the tree's crown (about 10 feet) is at the same level, no bonus to ranged attacks for higher ground

Aldebert, upon being told of the creature's vulnerabilities, will take the opportunity to blanch 20 pieces of ammunition with Silver weapon blanch, all the while chuckling maniacally as he keeps adding wood to the fire pit, an activity one might consider unnecessary given how hot the fire already burns. "Yes, soon creatures, soon you will know the meaning of Fear as you are lanced through by Matilda's glorious Taldane glory! And by glory" he adds, winking at Susan in a manner that wants to be surreptitious but really ends up being over the top "I mean bolts. BWAHAHAHAHA!" His cackle ends as it begun, suddenly and awkwardly.

Chaul looks at the tower on the dam.

"What is itn there? Can we enter?" he tries the door.

"If these creatures can indeed fly then this battle is a moot point. They will just bypass us. But the man did say not always. My suggestion- force them to come towards the far side bridge opening. That will funnel them to us two at a time. Those who do melee stay at that end while those who do ranged have stand off and pick off the ones in the back damaging them as mush as you can before they get to the melee folks up at the front for easier pickings. Caster should focus on area damage attacks if you have them. I will stand at the front when they come with a holy weapon. What say you all?"

"I like the plan. If they come close I will wrest open the very gates of heaven and let the light of purity spill out over them. If my suspicion about them is accurate, they won't like that at all."

Chaul has alignment channel for just this type of sitatuion. And when he talks about the gates of heaven, he is channeling. That is just his way of explaining his powers.

"Then it is agreed. The front line shall consist of myself, Chaul and Susan. the second line will be Aldebert protecting Opal who is the supporting element. Let us prepare ourselves."

Chaul enters the room on the dam. It's a temple. This tranquil temple features a humble altar bearing a clay statue of a child surrounded by candles, offerings, and relics. Faded murals cover the walls and ceiling. Only candles light the windowless stupa, bathing it in dim light. Chaul feels sense of serenity.

and to push a bit, I'll roll initiative, If you want to buff or prepare spells beforehand, just post it

Surprise
Chaul
Wyrgan
Opal
Aldebert
Susan

Round 1
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue
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Opal
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Daemon red
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Aldebert
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Daemon green
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Susan

before combat Wyrgan would have casted Shield of Faith and enchanted his Bastard Sword with his good blessing making it holy. AC 29/18/25

Wyrgan advances forward on the left side of the bridge daring the deamons to come attack him

"Now this is a good find!" says Chaul.

Takes ten for 15 on the religion check

"If we stay close to the altar within here, we will find out weapons more effective against the demons"
Chaul says a quick prayer and the magical spiritual scimitar of Saeraen materialises, starting to attack the red fiend.

Surprise1
spiritual weapon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Round 1
The scimitar of Saerean continues to slash at the red fiend
spiritual weapon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

spiritual weapon crit confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

"Saeraen Bless us all in this fight!" he says loudly.

Casts bless, +1 to hit for everyone.

"Good! Although I was hoping to make use of the tree to conceal myself, a blessing is a blessing. No need to expand as much weapon blanch then!"

In light of this new information, Aldebert will only prepare 10 bolts.

<<Later>>

"GREETINGS FOUL CREATURES FROM WORLDS BEYOND OUR OWN! ALLOW ME TO WELCOME YOU IN THE TRADITION MANNER OF THE TALDANE PHALANX!"

Mathilda, Bless vs Red: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 1 = 13
Damage vs Red: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Having missed by a mile, he continues: "YOU HAVE BEEN GREETED! NOW FEAR THE WRATH OF THE PHALANX!"

Chaul's spiritual weapon hits the daemon with the red fur twice, leaving some minor scratches. Wyrgan advances and waits. Aldebert shoots a welcoming bolt at the daemons, but the bolt goes wide and hits the grass behind the creatures.

Surprise
Chaul
Wyrgan
Opal
Aldebert
Susan

Round 1
Chaul
Wyrgan (readied?)
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Daemon blue
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Opal
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Daemon red -7HP
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Aldebert
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Daemon green
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Susan

Wyrgans readied action if they advance towards him..

Bastard Sword+PA 1 handed: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
DMG: 1d10 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + (1, 4) = 16

Opal and Susan move into the blessed area around the shrine.

The daemon with blue eyes moves closer and reaches out for Wyrgan.
Claw vs. Wyrgan: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 miss
I think the 10ft reach of the daemon is outside Wyrgan's readied attack reach, am I correct?

The daemon with red fur casts a spell and its body moves up into the air. The creature flies towards the group. cast standard action spell + move

Round 1
Chaul
Wyrgan (readied?)
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Daemon blue
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Opal
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Daemon red -7HP (10ft above the ground)
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Aldebert
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Daemon green
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Susan

....correct...:(

Aldebert steps back, smiles, and shoots.

Yes, I know, AoO. Have you contacted the other two? I don't fancy fighting through the scenario with two people out. I will (or die trying to), but I don't fancy it it.

Mathilda, strike #1, RS, PBS: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 11 - 2 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 = 13
Mathilda, strike #2, RS, PBS: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 2 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9
Mathilda, strike #3, RS, PBS: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 2 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8

Gonna be a loooong fight.

I am back now, posted on Friday in Discussion but my turn was botted so I'm good for next turn posting.

I think only Susan is missing, since beginning of April. I'll bot Susan through this encounter and leave her for the rest of the scenario. I remember when I played this, this encounter was the toughest, almost TPK :/

Aldebert shoots three bolts at the daemon hovering in front of him, but the bolts miss.red is about 10 ft. above Wyrgan so Aldebert is outside the daemon's range

The third daemon moves along the dam's edge, past his companions and appraochs Susan. double move

Susan immediately shoots two arrows at the beast.
Arrow #1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Arrow #2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Round 2
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue
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Opal
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Daemon red -7HP (10ft above the ground)
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Aldebert
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Daemon green -4HP
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Susan

if blue is on the ground then Wyrgan takes a step forward to attack

Bastard Sword+PA+2 Hands: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 2 = 13
DMG: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

yep gonna be a long fight if i keep missing

Chaul smiles with pleasure as the demons converge conveniently around him.

The spiritual scimitar continues to hack away at the red creature
spiritual weapon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Then Chaul hurls his hands wide, as if throwing open some massive invisible gate. Holy radiance cascades forth. Not the calm and soothing radiance that might heal his companions. No, this is the furious radiance of heaven's righteous wrath raised.

alignment channel vs evil, Will DC 19 for half: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 3) = 9

Has everyone remembered the bless effect so +1 to hit

blue and green are on the ground, only red is flying

Wyrgan and Chaul's spiritual weapon swing at the daemons but both weapons miss the target. Chaul channels energy against the evil creatures.
Will red: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Will blue: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Will green: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

The daemon with blue claws swings at Wyrgan.
Claw left: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Claw right: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Round 2 (+ bless)
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue -4HP
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Opal
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Daemon red -11HP (10ft above the ground)
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Aldebert
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Daemon green -8HP
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Susan

does somebody want to bot Opal?

Sure.

Opal draws a vial, the contents therein sparking and fizzing and tosses it at the nearest daemon.

Shock bomb on Red, upper right corner.

Bomb, Shock (Touch)(DC 17 Half for Blue): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Damage (Min=8): 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 3, 5) + 5 = 18
Off-target roll: 1d8 ⇒ 3

So it hits a square where Blu would be. No unwanted collateral damage. Yay rolling a one.

Opal hurls a bomb at the flying daemon and accidently hits the daemon behind. The bomb shocks the damon but it just shakes off the effect.
Ref: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
electricity resistance 10

The daemon with the red fur begins to cast another spell. Chaul suddenly feels like moving in jelly.
Concentration defensively: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
1d2 ⇒ 2
slow, DC17 will to resist

Round 2 (+ bless)
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue -4HP
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Opal
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Daemon red -11HP (10ft above the ground)
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Aldebert
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Daemon green -8HP
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Susan

Aldebert's smile turns bitter. "Come now Pathfinders! Up and Onwards as they say in the Phalanx! Never quite understood the meaning, but it sounds inspiring!"

Mathilda, strike #1, RS, PBS vs Red: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 2 + 1 = 30
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16
Mathilda, strike #2, RS, PBS vs Red: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 2 + 1 = 28
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8
Mathilda, strike #3, RS, PBS vs Red: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 2 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 = 13
Mathilda, strike #1 confirmation, RS, PBS vs Red: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 2 + 1 = 20
Damage: 2d10 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7, 1) + 5 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 20

"DOESN'T IT CREATURE? BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!" he erupts, as at least two of his bolts strike in the nearest's one's tainted flesh.

will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
"Your puny powers are no match for a Servant of the Heavens!" shouts back Chaul at the Daemon.

Aldebert shoots at the flying daemon three times and hits twice. not confirmed though
Chaul shakes off the effect of the spell and continues to move like usual.

The daemon with green claws suddenly opens its mouth and a cone of fire and electricity spreads over Susan, Opal, Chaul and Aldebert. 30-feet-cone 1d4 ⇒ 3
Damage: 6d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 6, 2, 1, 1) = 21 DC19 Reflex for half

Round 2 & 3 (+ bless)
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue -4HP
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Opal
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Daemon red -35HP (10ft above the ground)
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Aldebert
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Daemon green -8HP (no breath 3R)
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Susan

Did you want someone to bot Susan?

Wyrgan will Smite Evil on the blue target

Bastard Sword+PA+2 Hands+Smite: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 2 + 3 + 1 = 21
DMG+Smite+Holy: 1d10 + 11 + 8 + 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 8 + (1, 6) + 1 = 28

reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Electricity resistance 5 should hopefully drop that damage a little

The spiritual scimitar continues to slash at the red demon.
attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Aside from that, he continues to hold open the gates of heaven, ignoring the demonfire as he basks in holy radiance.

alignment channel Will DC19 for half: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 2) = 9

Sorry folks, had a long, difficult, and trying weekend. I don't mean to be away so much.

Welcome back :) And yes, please bot Susan.

Susan draws his/her bow and softly gives pointers on how to best hurt these beings, before shooting at the creature with the redish-gleeming fangs.

Hunting companions used, it's duration is one round so use it wisely. Add +1 to attacks and damage against evil otusiders. Also, not sure if Susan is in Green's threat area but she would move before performing a ranged attack.

Longbow vs Red: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 9

#WaiDicebotWai?

Wyrgan and Chaul continue to attack the daemons, but are not able to connect. Susan points out the weakest spots on the outsiders. even with Susan's +1 the attacks would not hit

The daemon with blue claws takes a step back and attacks Wyrgan but almost looses a tooth at the paladin's mithril plate.
Bite vs. Wyrgan: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Round 3 (+ bless, Hunting Companion)
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue -4HP
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Opal
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Daemon red -35HP (10ft above the ground)
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Aldebert
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Daemon green -8HP (no breath 3R)
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Susan

The demons still need to save vs Chaul's channeling above

yes, sorry!
Will red: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Will blue: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Will green: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Round 3 (+ bless, Hunting Companion)
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue -8HP
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Opal
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Daemon red -39HP (10ft above the ground)
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Aldebert
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Daemon green -12HP (no breath 3R)
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Susan

Does somebody want to bot Opal?

If Opal is around, I'd rather he play. Otherwise, would you mind doing the honors? He'd probably try a fire bomb instead.

Opal hurls a fire bomb at the flying daemon. The bomb hits the creature and it starts to burn, but it somehow does not take as much damage as it should.
RTA: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Damage: 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 4, 4) + 5 = 14
Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

The daemon in return lashes out to Opal.
Claw left: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Claw right: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Round 3 (+ bless, Hunting Companion)
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue -8HP
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Opal
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Daemon red -43HP (10ft above the ground)
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Aldebert
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Daemon green -12HP (no breath 3R)
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Susan

I'm sorry I missed my turn again. Fire bombs are always a good idea.

Reflex vs Breath Weapon: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Aldebert spins aside, a modern-day ballerina, pausing only to casually put out the fire that has started on his left mustache. "Well now, dear boy, that's rather uncouth of you! Or girl for that matter; you all look the same to me! Must be the base demeanor of your race as a whole!" he quips, or at least one might hope and pray that it is a quip, stepping back a tad as he does so. And then, pulling a lever on Mathilda the crossbow, he lets loose, laughing.

Mathilda, strike #1, RS, PBS, Bless, Hunt. Comp vs Red: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 10
Mathilda, strike #2, RS, PBS, Bless, Hunt. Comp vs Red: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 26
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 10
Mathilda, strike #3, RS, PBS, Bless, Hunt. Comp vs Red: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 2 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 10

Redirect on Blue if that kills him. I doubt it but hey, I'm a dreamer.

Aldebert shoots three more bolts at the deamon hovering in front of him, two of them hit.

The daemon at the edge of the dam strikes at Susan.
Claw left: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Claw right: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 = 11

Does somebody want to bot Susan?

Round 3 (+ bless, Hunting Companion)
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue -8HP
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Opal
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Daemon red -63HP (10ft above the ground)
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Aldebert
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Daemon green -12HP (no breath 3R)
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Susan

With the group bathed in demon fire, Chaul keeps the door of heaven open, but ...attunes them differently. Now, rather that the wrathful sensation, the gate lets out the feeling of soothing grace. The forgiveness of a father and the warm embrace of a mother.

channel healing: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1, 2) + 1 = 5 <-excludes the outsiders.

The scimitar continues to hack at the badly injured red one.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

With smite still active Wyrgan will step towards the blue foe (outside of the zone) and strike at him...

Bastard Sword+PA+2 Hands: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 2 + 3 + 1 = 16
DMG: 1d10 + 10 + 8 + 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 8 + (5, 4) + 1 = 31

AC is still 29

After healing his companions Chauls uses his scimitar to strike the injured daemon. Wyrgan's attempt to strike the daemon in front of him misses. Susan steps up to the daemon with green eyes and uses his nodachi to hit the daemon.
Nodachi: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13
Nodachi: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13
o.O

The daemon with blue claws steps back and casts a spell at Wyrgan.
Slow, DC17 Will to resist

Round 3 (+ bless, Hunting Companion)
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue -8HP
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Opal
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Daemon red -70HP (10ft above the ground)
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Aldebert
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Daemon green -12HP (no breath 3R)
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Susan

WIL vs DC 17: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Opal will take a five foot step back and shoot a fire bomb at red. 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 for 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 6, 5) + 5 = 18 points of Fire damage with 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 points from the arrow.

Opal shoots a fire bomb at the flying daemon and hits. The large outsider drops to the floor, almost hitting the alchemist before it hits the floor.

Round 3 (+ bless, Hunting Companion)
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue -8HP
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Opal
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Daemon red defeated
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Aldebert
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Daemon green -12HP (no breath 3R)
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Susan

Aldebert, satisfied that his previous target is now a little crispy, moves on to the one fighting Wyrgan.

Isn't hunting companion done? Susan's character sheet lists it as lasting one round.

Mathilda, strike #1, RS, PBS, Bless vs Blue: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 14
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16
Mathilda, strike #2, RS, PBS, Bless vs Blue: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 = 12
Mathilda, strike #3, RS, PBS, Bless vs Blue: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11

if it lists one round then it's over now, forgot to increase the round number

Aldebert releases three bolts from Mathilda and one hits the target. And just to be sure, you are using normal bolts, not silver, right?

Susan continues to strike at the daemon in front of him before taking a step back.
Nodachi: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Nodachi: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 confirmed
Crit Damage: 3d10 + 42 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) + 42 = 52

The daemon with green eyes strikes at Susan.
Claw left: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
Claw right: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Damage Claw: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Round 5 (+ bless)
Chaul
Wyrgan
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Daemon blue -9HP
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Opal
Aldebert
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Daemon green -54HP (no breath 2R)
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Susan -11HP