Valgrymr's Homebrew.

Game Master Valegrim

Milord, I have thrown the vial at yon vile creature; what would you have me do to assist you now?

"What abilities do you have in combat, can you cast spells?"

As Cessi speaks Nebibit ears twitch as she picks up what is being said and a very low growl forms in the back of her throat. Stomping up to Kenembi she takes it upon herself to keep a very close eye on the two from now on.

First blinking in amazement, Kemnebi then stares at his fingertips in wide-eyed wonder as the remains of the shadow drift into nothingness. A c@cky grin appears on his face. But he has the decency to blush under his fur a moment as June's whispered words. Nevertheless, he still radiates far more confidence and self-assuredness than earlier as he calmly extends his clawed hand to assist the Lady June up.

He smiles in genuine pleasure as Nebebit stomps up to him, and seems puzzled by her attitude.

Waiting on my turn, when we get down to our last opponent I will unleash the Light of Lunia! (Hope it's as impressive as it sounds!)

I appologize My Lord, that which I know will not hurt that thing, I have never been trained for combat; if that is important to you I could learn, I have good eyes; I suppose I could use a sling or bow or throw darts or somethings; yet I have none. Neither do I have a sword or club in which to dominate the creature with strength and prowess of arms of which I have none.

what I do have is knowledge; I have watched the creature; it very much resists the slashing and bludgening damage you apply to it; it shrugs off much of the magic cast at it; its defenses are much stronger while attacking. Also, I have noticed that once it has grappled it is much more real; much more there; its defenses are lowered as it feeds on its victim, this feeding seems to make it stronger and heal it. I would have you consider letting it grab you as you are the strongest; then when it is defenseless; the others can kill it though I fear it might hurt you my Lord.

we are at the last opponent; as far as i know; kenembi, you are the ony light source in the room other than the soft small glow of some of the magic weapons.

Niether of the drows weapons glow btw.

ok; I would like to keep the game moving though I think it is Thoronhen's turn, it will be some time before he posts so i am pretty sure he would shoot the phantom as he is in range and can see it in the glow between kenembi and Astinos.

he rolls a 14; have to check his sheet; looks like +12 to hit so 26; that hits the large phantom easily 42% does not overcome its current incorporal form. A shot of lightening sizzles between the party, through the phantom and hits the sand some distance away.

<Thoronhen, if your upset by my taking your turn to move things along; we can redo it or work it out; just want to keep the combat from bogging down>

as I said, I think at this moment but a bare tendril of its essence exists in this world; did you see how that shot of even lightening went right through it with no effect? it is almost like it is on another plane and only comes through when it makes contact with a victim....perhaps if you had a weapon that could hit things on other planes of existance; you could defeat this creature; I have heard of a few of those; do you have one?

"Unfortunately I do not. There is much wisdom in your strategy."

When it attacks again I do not resist the grapple. When it grabs me I scream into the mindlink

'Now! Hit it wih everything you have! I will be fine!'

Kemnebi's head snaps around at Astinos' shout. His eyes are wide, but he still exudes a calm and self-control that Nebibit does not recall seeing before. Still holding June's hand, he reaches into his robe with his other and draws out a slender wand with a brightly glowing tip. The feline mage places the wand into June's hand with a small smile.

"Hold this please m'lady. Otherwise it's about to get very dark in here. Nebibit, can you turn this creature?" He asks as he calmly raises both arms towards the embattled Astinos. The light around him flares, then two rays of silvery white light pour from his hands to strike the Phantom attacking the paladin. The light surrounding Kemnebi dims as the rays pour forth, until it is extinguished, and the rays flicker and die.

The mage blinks to get used to the dimmer light, and peers at the phantom in the light of the continual torch held by June.

Sorry, I thought we still had a shadow left! OK, handed a COntinual Light -on-a-stick to June, expended both rays of Light of lunia, normally 1d6, but double dmg to undead, so I rolled 2d6. Forgot to add the bonus from the Cat's Grace into the to hit;

To hit: 1d20+7=25, Dmg: 2d6=7, To hit: 1d20+7=25, Dmg: 2d6=6

OK, now IC is teasing me with those to hit rolls! Next combat I'll roll a 1! (Hm, I've never fumbled on a spell before,...) ;P

What is your init kenembi? phantom goes in 18...

<gm casually rolls some dice and sips his beer>

What is your init kenembi? phantom goes in 18...

Umm,... I've plumb lost track! It's ok, as the way I read it I thought that the phantom sheet was attacking Astinos, and I'm pretty sure it went before me.

<Runs and fetches DM another virtual beer,...> :)

Val, since my katana is possessed by the spirit of Hara-Chi, would it be considered a "ghost touch" weapon?

hehe you just dont know; youse takes yur swings; and takes yur chances.

Sidenote: I think it would be appropriate that you perhaps talk to or commune with the spirit in the sword; perhaps you can ask it to help. you may consider it kind of rude to hit one spirit with another without permission; might be kind of startling to your sword, might be offensive - run with this any way you want to; these are just some thoughts. There might be a whole lot of spirits in your sword; Hara-Chi and others of his students that carried the sword and perhaps blessed it with their essense; the sword is very old. Handle and guard has been remade; perhaps lots of times; but the blade is ancient. It has that watery wavey look in the steel that is so rare and in only the highest quality a master swordsmith could make as his greatest work. Perhaps asking the mage to look at it later; or a cleric; or one of the elves might be appropriate; that big raven seems to have held the spirit of the shades in place; if he could talk maybe he knows something of spirits.

Val, since my katana is possessed by the spirit of Hara-Chi, would it be considered a "ghost touch" weapon?

Nope; that was last round; only Thoronhen (move and shoot) and Llevnoc (move, move) have gone so far; Neb will move and attempt turning to get those tree back in the round sequence from the delay at the room and door.

Grymble has a 27; but is delaying and gaurding Namaste; so whatever init he chooses to act on will become his new init.

Ok; I went back and looked; Kemnebi is on a 19; right before the sheet phantom.

Valegrim wrote:

What is your init kenembi? phantom goes in 18...

Umm,... I've plumb lost track! It's ok, as the way I read it I thought that the phantom sheet was attacking Astinos, and I'm pretty sure it went before me.

<Runs and fetches DM another virtual beer,...> :)

Great! Thx Val. So my description can stand as written, but should start with,...

'As the sheet creature moves towards Astinos,...' Then the rest!

Oooo, and Namaste, if you give the cat the chance to play, i mean EXAMINE your spirit-sword, you would make him one happy kitty! :)

ok; it gets a quite a bit darker now that Kenembi is not shining with radiance. Those without darkvision or low light will be at darkness modifiers; Low Light works near the Phantom due to the light from the weapon thereabouts; but not to see the rest of the room.

ok; those closest to the Phantom are:

Astinos; in melee
Jewel; in melee range.
Kenembi and Llevnoc outside of 10 ft; but still in the creatures reach.

so creature will attack; on a d8; 1-3 Astinos; 4-5 Jewel, 6-7 Kenembi; 8 Llevnoc.

Numbers based on proximaty and overall damage dealt to he creature.

I'll direct my thoughts into the sword. "Spirits of the Sword of Hara-Chi, I implore your permission and strength to aid us against a foul spirit, a phantom, that has eluded most of our efforts, but which poses a threat not only to the flesh but also to our immortal souls. May I call upon you?" (Dunno if this counts as free talk, or if it will count as my action next round).

Summon Hara-Chi's Aid (Diplomacy DC20): 1d20+11=29

Val

hehe you just dont know; youse takes yur swings; and takes yur chances.

Sidenote: I think it would be appropriate that you perhaps talk to or commune with the spirit in the sword; perhaps you can ask it to help. you may consider it kind of rude to hit one spirit with another without permission; might be kind of startling to your sword, might be offensive - run with this any way you want to; these are just some thoughts. There might be a whole lot of spirits in your sword; Hara-Chi and others of his students that carried the sword and perhaps blessed it with their essense; the sword is very old. Handle and guard has been remade; perhaps lots of times; but the blade is ancient. It has that watery wavey look in the steel that is so rare and in only the highest quality a master swordsmith could make as his greatest work. Perhaps asking the mage to look at it later; or a cleric; or one of the elves might be appropriate; that big raven seems to have held the spirit of the shades in place; if he could talk maybe he knows something of spirits.

Namaste wrote:

[ooc]Val, since my katana is possessed by the spirit of Hara-Chi, would it be considered a "ghost touch" weapon?

All talk is free; will tell you if its not; only instance I can think of where it isnt is where direct communication is not possible.

ok; you think your sword has a little extra gleam in it and feels warmer to the touch.

I'll direct my thoughts into the sword. "Spirits of the Sword of Hara-Chi, I implore your permission and strength to aid us against a foul spirit, a phantom, that has eluded most of our efforts, but which poses a threat not only to the flesh but also to our immortal souls. May I call upon you?" [ooc](Dunno if this counts as free talk, or if it will count as my action next round).

Summon Hara-Chi's Aid (Diplomacy DC20): 1d20+11=29

Val

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Valegrim wrote:

hehe you just dont know; youse takes yur swings; and takes yur chances.

Sidenote: I think it would be appropriate that you perhaps talk to or commune with the spirit in the sword; perhaps you can ask it to help. you may consider it kind of rude to hit one spirit with another without permission; might be kind of startling to your sword, might be offensive - run with this any way you want to; these are just some thoughts. There might be a whole lot of spirits in your sword; Hara-Chi and others of his students that carried the sword and perhaps blessed it with their essense; the sword is very old. Handle and guard has been remade; perhaps lots of times; but the blade is ancient. It has that watery wavey look in the steel that is so rare and in only the highest quality a master swordsmith could make as his greatest work. Perhaps asking the mage to look at it later; or a cleric; or one of the elves might be appropriate; that big raven seems to have held the spirit of the shades in place; if he could talk maybe he knows something of spirits....

ok; my roll results...... 7; the Large Sheet Phantom stretches out to hit and attempt grapple on Kenembi.

touch attack hits; 9 negative plane damage; above average roll.

attempt grapple: DC 30 a decent roll. roll to resist grapple.

ok; my roll results...... 7; the Large Sheet Phantom stretches out to hit and attempt grapple on Kenembi.

touch attack hits; 9 negative plane damage; above average roll.

attempt grapple: DC 30 a decent roll. roll to resist grapple.

So it stays where it is but just stretches? or does it move over to Kemnebi?

I go right after the Sheet Phantom, on a 16.

If my math is correct, I should be in range to Charge the phantom (I looked it up, and didn't find any restrictions that say a non-fighter can't use the Charge action), as I had closed half the distance in an earlier round, having begun from about 80 feet away, if memory serves.

I'm also calling Falco to me, to gain the +2 AC bonus, which will make up for the -2 for the Charge.

Attack bonuses: BAB +3, Strength +1, Charge +2, Weapon Enhancement +3, Hara-Chi's aid +5 = +14 total

1d20+13=28 (edit: forgot to add Str Bonus, so attack roll is actually 29, and if Fystor's spell, if it is still in effect, adds to attack rolls, then it's a 33.)

Damage bonuses: Strength +1, Weapon Enhancement +3, Hara-Chi's aid +5 = +9 total

Damage 13, plus 5 (fire) if it has the Chaotic descriptor

Note: right now, if Lorm's spell is still in effect, then my AC is 14 + 2 [Falco] + 2 [Cat's Grace] - 2 [charging] = 16

the creature uses its reach to hit and try to attach to him; what happens depends upon if he resists grapple or not; it will just flow through the attachment to grapple him if he doesnt resist; it wont move so no attacks of oppurtunity if that is what your asking; its more like a 5'step or sorta a withdrawl of which dont evoke attacks of opp. It is kinda a strange situation for the rules; I cant think of any other creature that might act like that but a pudding or an ooze that might kinda flow through you yet not leave to attack someone else; this creature latches on and tries to flow around and wrap you up. Hmm; maybe that is why it has expeditious retreat (SU) as a quick action.

You more than doubled what you need to hit it; results of which will have to wait to see if Kenembi resists grapple or not.

Either way you can charge though.
Creature is not Chaotic, but is definately Evil.

I go right after the Sheet Phantom, on a 16.

If my math is correct, I should be in range to Charge the phantom (I looked it up, and didn't find any restrictions that say a non-fighter can't use the Charge action), as I had closed half the distance in an earlier round, having begun from about 80 feet away, if memory serves.

I'm also calling Falco to me, to gain the +2 AC bonus, which will make up for the -2 for the Charge.

Attack bonuses: BAB +3, Strength +1, Charge +2, Weapon Enhancement +3, Hara-Chi's aid +5 = +14 total

1d20+13=28 (edit: forgot to add Str Bonus, so attack roll is actually 29, and if Fystor's spell, if it is still in effect, adds to attack rolls, then it's a 33.)

Damage bonuses: Strength +1, Weapon Enhancement +3, Hara-Chi's aid +5 = +9 total

Damage 13, plus 5 (fire) if it has the Chaotic descriptor

Note: right now, if Lorm's spell is still in effect, then my AC is 14 + 2 [Falco] + 2 [Cat's Grace] - 2 [charging] = 16

sorry so delayed. DOn't forget that Kemnebi handed June his Continual light-on-a-stick. So there should be plenty of light near Him & June. And oh, he's resisting! He's resisting! :)

Escape Artist check:Base +5 (+4Cat's Grace) 1d20+9=28

If Fystor's spell applies, then add another +4 for a 32 total.

Kemnebi blinks in the seemingly dimmer glow of the Continual Light stick. He suddenly seems much less sure of himself. As the Phantom sheet reaches towards him, the mage reacts on pure feline instincts, twisting and turning with a look of abject terror on his face as the creature reaches for him. FOr a moment it looks as if he might, just, escape it's clutches,...

Depends on if Fystor's spell applies to this roll i guess,...

ok; the creature doesnt latch on so; its still in front of astinos barely translucent; do rest of round actions.

I drop my spear and walk towards it shoving my bare hand into it's essence and use lay on hands to channel 8 points of positive energy into it.

"Come monster, feast if you dare, you will find your meal does not go down easily!!!

you need to roll a touch attack; that is unarmed so unless you have some feat it gets a attack of oppurtunity for touch attacks.

opp; touch; 24; dam; 8 neg energy.

you need to roll a touch attack; that is unarmed so unless you have some feat it gets a attack of oppurtunity for touch attacks.

opp; touch; 24; dam; 8 neg energy.

I don't resist the grapple. 1D20+13=29 touch attack

I will go in with Namaste and attack simuktaneously with her.

Astinos; ignore the last hit; I did some checking and it gets no attack of opp from your lay on hands; sorry about that.

Astinos; ignore the last hit; I did some checking and it gets no attack of opp from your lay on hands; sorry about that.

OK

Sorry didn't realize we were at the top of the round. Its been a real crazy week. Hopefully I will be more active once everything at home settles a bit.

I attack the Sheet Phantom d20=6+13+4(Fystors spell)=23. Damage d6=3+6=9

k; think thoronhen is next; anyone else over 18? I have kind of lost track at the moment.

ok I shoot it again 32=20+12total modifyer if its able to be crited I got a 29=19+12 to conferm 91% for incorporial for 12lightning + 3 magical percing damage + the magic bonus to damage for weapon; double the 3 and the magical bonus to damage if the crit works. I think I missed my calling I should be a marksman.

I'm confused, are we still in the same round that I attacked with my katana? Others are talking about "top of a new round," but we haven't gotten a description of how the last round went down, as far as what attacks worked, which ones didn't, and so on(I'm particularly interested in knowing if my possessed sword has any special properties or does any unexpected things against incorporeal undead - you said you would let us know the full results of that attack once you knew the results of Kemnebi's grapple resist). I always attack toward the end of the round, unless you're counting the phantom's attack as "top of the round."

Namaste; your action will happen in 16; the creature attacks in 18; I was waiting for Thoronhen to post; which he has now; as one of those whose initiatives were higher than the sheet phantom. I believe Grymbl is also faster on init; but unless he says otherwise; he is guarding you; so if you move to attack, he probably will also; but his delay will change his init to 16, unless he wants to do some other action.

you are in this current round, and your actions will take effect soon.

Crit not possible on this undead creature; you hit and so some damage; it appears the creature is not taking damage as you would expect. You think perhaps it is resistant to pierce damage.

ok I shoot it again 32=20+12total modifyer if its able to be crited I got a 29=19+12 to conferm 91% for incorporial for 12lightning + 3 magical percing damage + the magic bonus to damage for weapon; double the 3 and the magical bonus to damage if the crit works. I think I missed my calling I should be a marksman.

Grymbl; I want to give you a chance to act before the creature; what are your actions this round? Will post the creatures actions after I hear from you.

Please state, as a general rule, what your attacking with; I am thinking rapier so pierce damage.; this is a large creature so there is not problem with all of you around it; 10 squares of 5ft blocks for melee if this were on a game table with minis.

Sorry didn't realize we were at the top of the round. Its been a real crazy week. Hopefully I will be more active once everything at home settles a bit.

I attack the Sheet Phantom d20=6+13+4(Fystors spell)=23. Damage d6=3+6=9

Have been thinking about the map issue; I can draw stuff in paint if you like from the players map perspective if you want; and somebody can post it if they know how for everyone to see; anyone want to take on the job as party cartographer?

I will hold my action, and defend namaste. If she attacks, or the creature attacks her, then I will attack.

Please state, as a general rule, what your attacking with; I am thinking rapier so pierce damage.; this is a large creature so there is not problem with all of you around it; 10 squares of 5ft blocks for melee if this were on a game table with minis.

Val, I stated at the beginning on the combat which weapon I have been using. I have not changed weapons. I will let you know if I do.

I'm here. Kemnebi has acted this round. :)

Kemnebi's eyes flicker towards the action. He blinks as his eyes adjust to the now-dimmer light provided by his COntinual Light torch.

His eyes narrow as he observes the attack of Namaste upon the sheet.

"Partially insubstantial, AND resistant to smaller wounds?" He mutters to himself,...

Have been thinking about the map issue; I can draw stuff in paint if you like from the players map perspective if you want; and somebody can post it if they know how for everyone to see; anyone want to take on the job as party cartographer?

I've got a MediaFire account, which is a web hosting site that is pretty good for hosting things like maps. I'm using it for my mapping needs with the Pathfinder game I'm running here. In that game, I'm using regular graph paper, saved as a .pdf document. Players have to download the file from the site, but that's not hard to do, and you can host other things besides pdf's, such as jpegs, mpegs, and so on.

she already said she is attacking in init 16; that is why I asked what are you going to do as you before the creature; are you attacking or waiting until Namaste attacks in init 16 or doing something else?

I will hold my action, and defend namaste. If she attacks, or the creature attacks her, then I will attack.

It would make it easier if everyone told me each time; slash; pierce; blunt; as different creatures have different defenses; this combat has taken like 12 pages and gets a little hard to track.

Valegrim wrote:

Please state, as a general rule, what your attacking with; I am thinking rapier so pierce damage.; this is a large creature so there is not problem with all of you around it; 10 squares of 5ft blocks for melee if this were on a game table with minis.

Val, I stated at the beginning on the combat which weapon I have been using. I have not changed weapons. I will let you know if I do.

is the account free?

Valegrim wrote:

Have been thinking about the map issue; I can draw stuff in paint if you like from the players map perspective if you want; and somebody can post it if they know how for everyone to see; anyone want to take on the job as party cartographer?

I've got a MediaFire account, which is a web hosting site that is pretty good for hosting things like maps. I'm using it for my mapping needs with the Pathfinder game I'm running here. In that game, I'm using regular graph paper, saved as a .pdf document. Players have to download the file from the site, but that's not hard to do, and you can host other things besides pdf's, such as jpegs, mpegs, and so on.

I will attack before Namaste, I will be using my greatsword which is a +2 weapon and is slashing. I roll 1d20+11(including the -4 from str dam.)=20, damage if I hit will be 18.

It would make it easier if everyone told me each time; slash; pierce; blunt; as different creatures have different defenses; this combat has taken like 12 pages and gets a little hard to track.

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Understood and will do!

is the account free?

Yes. If you're not very handy with such things, however, you can email the maps to me, and I can put them up.

And for the record, Namaste's katana attack is slashing.