Tyrian Conspiracy (Inactive)

Game Master Cronax

Rahger runs toward Chumani and Rennoc, mostly to stay close to Thaxos and observe their actions.

Sorry. I thought I had already acted for the round.

"Chumani has been dominated by Thaxos!!!"

Dai moves with speed, worried about her dear half-giant ally.

What is happening. My mind…something is not right. What is Thaxos doing?

Full Round Action Run to N16.

Realizing that this could be disastrous Rennoc moves to take Chumani out of the picture... He charges up to the half giant and unleashes a spell...

Going to the square adjacent to Chumani and casting glitterdust.

Lucian, Chumani?

Lucian quickly moves to P15 and contimplates his next action carefully.

Lucian moves to P15 and contimplates his next action carefully.

Will Save vs Glitterdust: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Chumani shrugs off the effect of the dust and then moves toward Hamailii and reaches for her.

CMB Grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 Chumani does not have Improved Grapple so this could provoke an AoO.

Despite the odds, the kank manages to stop bleeding. The glob hits him head on, covering him in sticky goo. Despite all this, he keeps his composure. He thumbs his vest and glances to the downed mount, considering his options. He instead opts to hobble south, scowling at those he passes by.

Rennoc, I have three different actions from you this round, I’m just going to go with the last one.

Hamailii, Entangled doesn’t prevent movement entirely unless he is anchored to something. It does saddle him with a slew of penalties however. Also, you can in fact make an AoO against Chumani, if you manage to hit and do at least 2 damage to him, this will prevent his grapple from being successful.

Kank Stabilize: 1d20 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 2 - 3 = 14

The Map

At this point, we can simplify the initiative to:
Everyone Else <- we are here
Chumani
Thaxos

Enemy Status:
Thaxos (59 damage) entangled, branded

Cronax - is Thaxos branded as the spell brand or some psionic equivalent?

Hamailii's brand. It doesn't do anything other than give her extra damage. Now that I read it, it only lasts 1 round anyway.

Stay away Chumani, i warn you!

Hamailii stabs after him with her shortspear.
AoO: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 91d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

She misses him though, reluctant to stab her friends.
As his mighty arms close around her, she tries to struggle free.
Escape Artist: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Avoiding him easily, she moves away as fast as she can.

oving to P20. How many minutes passed since the fight with Thaxos started when the elves came in? Just want to know which spells are still up actually.If not more than 4 minutes, my speed is still 40 feet.

It has been about 1/2 an hour since that battle

Dai wants to make sure she keeps in contact with Thaxos however possible. She casts a spell, moves up close to the House-lord and tries to place a mark on him…*

Standard Action: Cast brand

Move Action Move to 018

Free Action: Touch attack on Thaxos

Touch attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 18 [+4 BAB, +1 Str, +1 bless]

This from the d20PFSRD on Casting spells in Combat:

You may take your move before casting the spell, after touching the target, or between casting the spell and touching the target.

Lucian, Rahger, Rennoc, Gideon?

Currently unsure of how to act, Gideon will wait for the Lucian, Rhager, and Rennoc

Rahger is befuddled as Chumani places his hands on Hamailii. Hearing Daishata's concern about Chumani, Rahger decides that he should hold him down for the safety of the group.

Grapple: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

I no longer have Improved Grapple, so AOO is applicable I think

Unless directed by Thaxos Chumani will not take the AoO.

Chumani, you don't need to make an AoO. Your command is still to grapple and pin Hamailii, which will necessitate breaking free from Rahger.

Break Grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Chumani struggles to free himself from the surprisingly strong grip of his halfling companion but can't break free.

Ignoring all other distractions, Thaxos moves to another kank. The goo is making him fairly clumsy and he isn’t able to mount the bug quickly.

He provokes an AoO from Hamailii as he moves. He also provokes from Daishata and Gideon, though their AoOs would need to be something that doesn’t directly hinder his escape

Thaxos Ride: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 1 - 2 = 17

The Map

Everyone Else <- we are here
Chumani
Thaxos

Enemy Status:
Thaxos (59 damage) entangled, branded (the spell this time)

Can I attack for non-lethal damage?

I'm guessing I can't Drag him as that states it requires a Standard Action. Dai has no further orisons that would help, so failing any of these options, Daishata is compelled to not act for her AoO.

AoO shortspear: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 111d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Hamailii shoots another black ray at Thaxos and goes after him.
Moving to T21
You´re not getting away just like this old man!

Brand: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 111d1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Disrupt Pattern: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 163d6 + 8 ⇒ (3, 3, 3) + 8 = 17

"He steals another of our kanks!?!"

Unwilling to let this theft continue Dai drops her bow and swings her divinely charged gouge…

Free Action: Drop bow
Move Action: Move to R19
Swift Action: Bane - kank
Standard Action: Attack Thaxos kank.

Szhwacque!: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 20 [4 BAB, +1 Str, -2 broken, +1 bless, +1 weapon focus, +2 bane]

Chonque!!!: 1d10 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (9) + 1 + (5, 5) = 20 [+1 Str, bane]

Sorry for the lack of posting guys, I`ve been busy with finals.

Not wanting to harm yet another kank Lucian stands in utter confusion over the situation in front in front of him.

Grapple: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 5 = 16

Rahger tries to maintain his grip but the half-giant proves intent on breaking free.

Chumani slips away from Rahger and once again heads for Hamailii attempting to grab her, but is unable to get a good grip.

Grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Chumani is still grappling Rahger, we'll call that check his attempt to break free. Rahger's failed check simply means Chumani isn't yet pinned. (I know, grapple is always confusing)

Good catch, works for me.

Where/who are we up to...?

Gideon and Rennoc. Though I believe Rennoc is delaying, so we won't wait on him.

Gideon guides the mount to S17

Turning towards Thaxos
stop running, we will follow you as long as needed, and eventually one will die. With these odds, it will be you.

Well said Gideon...

His new mount cut out from under him, Thaxos lands hard on the sand once again. He grimaces as he takes another bolt of psionic energy. ”You ask me to instead to face certain execution at the hands of the simpering council? I’ll take my chances in the sands. I’ve outlived plenty better than you lot and intend to continue doing so. Now I’ve tried to be civil, but it seems violence and death are all you savages are capable of understanding!” With that proclamation, Thaxos takes a step back and summons a tremendous psionic force, threatening to erase Hamailii’s mind wholesale.

falling: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Thaxos ride: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 - 2 = 3
Kank Stabilize: 1d20 + 2 - 7 ⇒ (12) + 2 - 7 = 7

He falls, stands up (provoking from Hamailii). Then takes a 5’ step and manifests.
Hamailii must make a DC 17 Fortitude save or suffer 3 negative levels.

The Map

Everyone Else <- we are here
Chumani
Thaxos

Enemy Status:
Thaxos (67 damage) entangled, branded (the spell this time)

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

Waiting to see if Thaxos falls after a (hopefully) successful AoO strike from Hamailli...

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

AoO: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 121d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Now you show your real face! Claiming to be civil while all the while you were the savage!

Brand: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 204 = 4
Disrupt Pattern: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 123d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 6, 3) + 10 = 24

Hamailii takes a 5' step to V20.

Dai is shocked by the manifestation that pours out of Thaxos, and breathes a sigh of relief as Hamailli shrugs the dread power off. The Gulgite's will to harm the house lord still confined, she nevertheless remains dedicated to shadowing him. She calls on the power of the heavens to bolster her own defenses.

5' step to R18.

Swift Action: Shift judgment to Purity. +2 to saves.

Move Action: Move to T16

Grapple: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 5 = 31

Rahger pins his friend down into the desert sands. "Come back real you."

Break Grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Chumani continues to struggle to escape from the tiny halfling, but can't seem to get away.

Abstaining action, unless their is something I can do to break Chumani out of his mind control... GM could a diplomacy check be used to remind Chumani of what he is?

Rennoc, if you made the spellcraft, you are aware that he is dominated. This means complete mind control. Breaking it requires the successful application of: Dispel Magic, Protection from Evil, similiar spells, or putting him into a situation where his orders are suicidal, murderous, or otherwise completely contrary to his nature (which will allow another saving throw). Restraining the elf from a fight that she might not be able to win doesn't fall under this.

Waiting on Gideon, Lucian.

Rennoc - there is always the Aid Another action to aid Rahger….

Thaxos sputters as another bolt of psionic energy batters his body. He stumbles back a step. ”I was perfectly willing to walk away without bloodshed. You brought this on yourselves!” he snarls. Once again, the venerable old trade lord focuses his mind. A loud crack can be heard as vicious tears and cuts spread across Hamailii’s body.

force: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 2, 3, 5) = 16
Kank Stabilize: 1d20 + 2 - 8 ⇒ (2) + 2 - 8 = -4

Hamailii takes 16 force damage. By my count, this puts her at -6 hp. She is now dying.

The Map

Everyone Else <- we are here
Chumani
Thaxos

Enemy Status:
Thaxos (91 damage) entangled (last round), branded (the spell this time), bloodied (damage > half his health)

Gideon will move to kank to u21/v22 and attempt to stop Hamailii's bleeding.

heal: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

If Gideon needs to dismount to provide first aid he will

I will hunt you down old man... This I can promise.

Rennoc's hatred glows out of his eyes malevolently...

He moves forward and will mount the kank that Gideon has vacated if possible (if Gideon has vacated).

ride1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Rennoc will then move the creature backwards, if Thaxos desires to escape he will have to do it on foot...

Anybody read the post I put in the discussion thread?

;P

Daishata is horrified by the power the old man is capable of producing - she rushes to aid Gideon is providing succor to Hamailli.

Spellcraft DC 18: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Move Action: Move to aid Gideon.

Standard Action: Aid Another.

Aid Another: Heal: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Grlgmpfhuhhhhhh....
Hamailii drops onto the sand...

Break Grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Chumani finally slips free and moves toward Hamailii, but seeing her unconscious keeps moving to chase Thaxos. Hoping he can do something before given another command.

Doesn't seem like there is any reason for me to grapple and unconscious opponent. Let me know if I'm misinterpreting this.

Seeing Hamailii fall, Lucian begins flinging cards towards Thaxos hoping to control his thoughts long enough to defend his fallen ally.

5-Foot Step to Q15 and Full-"Attack"

+1 Shock Mind Dagger: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 171d4 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + (1) + 6 = 9
+1 Shock Mind Dagger: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 121d4 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + (2) + 6 = 11
+1 Shock Mind Dagger: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 191d4 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + (1) + 6 = 10
+1 Shock Mind Dagger: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 231d4 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + (6) + 6 = 15

Given Thaxos's attack on Hamailii and Lucian's compulsion-violating response, I'll fudge things a little for the sake of getting the ball rolling again.
Since his intention does not appear to be to escape any longer, the compulsion to 'let him get away' has now been broken.
Rennoc, it takes both of your actions to get to the kank.

The Map

All but one of the cards hit their mark true, the last deflecting off of Thaxos's skin of all things.

The trade lord stumbles. He focuses his will yet again, his wounds begin to close, but he is still quite wounded.

heal: 5d12 ⇒ (6, 6, 10, 3, 8) = 33
kank stabilize: 1d20 + 2 - 9 ⇒ (13) + 2 - 9 = 6

Enemy Status:
Thaxos (AC 15, Touch 11, CMD 24) 92 damage, branded, bloodied