Variel's WotR

Game Master Neltji

not sure of Maelchar's status here... you called on everyone else for what they were doing, is Maelchar somehow delayed? or was his init so low he's after the babaus? or what?

I think Nasira was given the green light by mistake. It should have been Maelchar.

Will save, DC 14: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

The Sarenite's fury burns hot and the whispers assail her hardly at all! ;-)

oops, that is correct it should have been Maelchar not Nasira. I got jumbled up when I was posting the spoiler.

Maelchar follows Gaereth and moves up by his side, taking a single swing at the same babau that Gaereth hurt.

to hit: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 32
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5, 5) + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 23

Crit threat!!!

oh, you're right...

confirm crit: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 28
xtra dmg if confirms: 3d6 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3, 3) + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 21

if confirms, foe is shaken for 1 round, no save.

will save Garith as I did not see it posted earlier 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 failed, Garith take 2 charisma damage please from the spoiler up above for you and Morgrym.

AOO on Garith with reach 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22 for 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Aoo on Garith 2nd babau 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 for 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
AOO on Maelchar with reach combat reflexes 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 for 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Maelchar hurries around the corner along with Garith and strikes the babau as well ripping flesh from his body in great chunks. The babau is still upright but now is shaken from the massive damage dealt to it thus far.

I also forgot but from here on out anyone casting good or lawful spells needs to make a concentration check of DC 20+spell level or it fizzles. I will not go back and make you do them for past spells but from here on out I will.

Demons turn 3
As all of the demons were damaged beyond their ability to summon more of their ilk the 2 to the west focus instead on ripping into the hearts of those assailing them as they drop their longswords.

Acrobatics moving past Garith and Maelchar 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Once in position the demon waits for his partner to step to the side to flank with Garith!

shaken demon attacks
bite 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 24 for 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (6, 2) = 16
claw 1 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 15 for 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + (3, 4) = 16
claw 2 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 17 for 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + (4, 6) = 23

unshaken demon 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 2 = 31 for 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (6, 3) = 17

The demon to the west concentrates briefly as eh casts another spell 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14 but fails to have any noticeable effect happen as his concentration wavers with the massive maul that is threatening to cave his face in.

Good guys up, bottom of round 3

Maelchar uses his sudden block for Gareth on the unshaken demon's attack

The demon must roll again, take the lesser of the two rolls, and Gareth's ac is 2 higher vs this attack. He lets Gareth take the extra attack against the babau.

will save dc 14: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 2 + 2 = 23

Maelchar takes a step (to W52) and takes a single attack on the babau in V52.

to hit: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 25
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 3d6 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) + (4, 2, 3) + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 26

rerolled attack 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 Bah! at least it was another mythic point spent.

The babau that Maelchar targeted gets a final greatsword to the face for his efforts as he dies there in front of you!

Var, my edit failed on my profile a while but in This Post Here I note having Iron Skin for a +4 to ac, so my AC versus those attacks of evil outsiders is 32.

No hits, Mael wouldn't need the mythic point...

Sorry for the lack of clarity, but I did forget my sla, and my +1 to hit for the past attacks, so that's why my bonus is better this round.

Radiance: 1d20 + 15 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 15 - 3 + 1 = 21
for 1d8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 6 = 17
Itterative: 1d20 + 10 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 3 + 1 = 18
for 1d8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 = 13

No probelm Garith. I remember the post but I always check the profile when I am checking results of attacks.

Garith swings twice with Radiance but both attacks miss as these babau are stronger than most.

Your hasted as well everyone...

The last round there's an additional +1 to hit
Can I 5' back to T53

Haste attack on the injured babau
1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 2 = 34
For 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Which demon died? By me or his partner?

Nasira, the one by Maelchar, away from you.

Garith feels a jolt of energy as he swings Radiance around again this time connecting solidly. the magical nature of the sword along with its cold iron properties enough to get past its damage reduction.

"Will somebody shut that noise up! It's about ta drive me mad!" Morgrym gripes as he continues his assault upon the demon, holding nothing back as he swings relentlessly.

Mwk Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 23 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 4) + 23 + (4) = 36

(Haste)Mwk Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
Damage: 2d6 + 23 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 23 + (1) = 36

Mwk Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Damage: 2d6 + 23 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 23 + (5) = 32

AC 25; Hp's 167/167; Acid/Cold resist 5; Attacks: Good aligned, +1d6 vs. Evil Outsiders; Rage 2/32

Loathe to expose the spellcasters to the demon, Nasira holds her ground. Letting her holy symbol fall against her chest on its chain, she draws her scimitar and strikes at the fiend.

Garith said he was going for the flank, yes? Including that bonus.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

I am absolutely expecting someone else to do the damage here, I just need to look like a potential threat.

Will Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Sorry for the delay!

So'rien aims his rod sends forth a bead of fire that flares with fury, the heat and blast washing around his allies but hitting the demons.

Fireball channeled through Selective Metamagic Rod, spending a mythic point to enhance, centering on W52: 10d10 ⇒ (10, 10, 5, 6, 6, 4, 8, 2, 6, 9) = 66

That work for damage Nasira? ;-)

Beautiful. And I have a divine appreciation for fire, so it's even better this way.

Variel, I am not sure if I should have been entitled a readied attack before, since I had been waiting for it? If so, it would be launched on the one attacking Nasira.

Using Cold Iron.

Readied attack with Vital Strike: 1d8 + 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (7) + (5) + 15 = 27
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Also not sure if I should be entitled actions during the past rounds? Let me know. At least, I should be able to move downstairs?

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Round 3

With preternatural speed, Zeriax unleashes on the demonic creature attacking Nasira.

Flurry of Arrows on T:54 + Cold Iron. No cover due to Improved Precise Shot :P

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18

Flurry 2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

Flurry 3: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25

Flurry 4: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

Wow... I'm rolling nicely...

Morgrym lays into the downed babau and ends it's horrid existence in a splatter of blood. Only 1 babau is left as Nasira treis to hold her own agains the demon. Her blow misses but it is followed up by a blast of flame from behind her. A powerful fireball rocks teh room but fails to even touch those in the room.

Spell resistance check 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 success

Reflex save 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 fail

Even the demons resistance to fire is not enough to ward the creature and keep the demon alive.

With no one to target, Sorry Zeriax, Zeriax moves down into the room to join the others and investigate the area.

We are still staying in rounds at this point but all the enemies are gone. Also anyone who has not made a will save for entering the room needs to make one. Zeriax I know you made one earlier but you left and came back in so i still need another from you.

"Zeriax, what were these monsters up to when you spied on them earlier?"

Will save, magic circle bonus included1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Pakak invokes another magic ward within the circle, to aid again in a more familiar way....
+2 AC buff on top

Zeriax would be able to tell you that they demons were cleaning the torture instruments in the room. There is quite an assortment that should you ever be able to clean and sell them you could net a good amount of money, from the right buyer of course.

Pakak has his ward up. Anyone else doing anything this round? You get 1 full round of actions even though you technically don't know that yet.

Garith takes the form of a tiefling, bulking up slightly. Let us be methodical in our progress. Zeriax, when you are ready, if you can check this western door for traps?

Will Save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

"I am ready" - the monk still feels the thrumming in his head, but keeps it under control.

Not sure how much I can scout in a round but:

Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36

By the way, Zeriax has 'See Invisible' active.

Nasira spends the round looking at her allies' injuries and determining whether to call for the Dawnflower's blessing yet, but decides against it.

Effectively, delaying.

As Zeriax heads over to the door on the west he is able to make out a droning sound fractions of a second before the door is opened before him. Pouring out of the room is a full 4 swarms of bats. The bats move to cover as much area as they can engulfing Zeriax, Morgrym, Nasira, Pakak, Garith, So'rien, and the elemental. The bats do only 1d6 ⇒ 1 to everyone which does not seem to bother the elemental or Morgrym but the rest need to make DC 11 fort saves or be nauseated for 1 round.

All can see that Zeriax appears to be attacked with a spectral dagger coming from within the small room.

1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 4 = 13 for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 = 7 for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Good guys up

Fort DC 11: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

My action depends on intel shared or actions taken by my fellows.

Fort save dc 11: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 ...grrr...add a mythic surge. 1d6 ⇒ 5

Feeling himself begin to become nauseated from the swirling mass of bats, So'rien masters himself and pushes through it. Rage swells within him and is expressed in a white hot flame that pours through him and down the outstretched rod and engulfs the room in an inferno, once again washing over and around his friends.

Empowered, Selective Fireball, centered on V56: 15d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 6, 2, 5, 1, 4, 4, 2, 1, 2, 2, 6, 4) = 48

"Bats?! What the...?!" Morgrym yells, trying to shoo the things away with his hammer as if they were flies. "Get out! Go away ya blasted things!"

AC 25; Hp's 167/167; Acid/Cold resist 5; Attacks: Good aligned, +1d6 vs. Evil Outsiders; Rage 4/32

Morgrym hates the swarms as it is readily apparent that he has nothing that can injure them. It seems like it would be a stalemate then as they can't get past his damage reduction.

Yet help was on its way in the form of another fireball from So'rien. Another blast coalesced into the center of the room bathing all in light and warmth. Again the fires did nothing but warm the party as the damage wrapped around them. The bat swarms on the other hand were incinerated as the room is filled with the smell of burnt hair and flesh.

"Fantastic use of cleansing flame, but Zeriax is being attacked!"

Nasira moves toward the archer, trying to see his attacker.

Action dependent on what she sees.

Nasira you see a flying spectral dagger attacking Zeriax but that is it.

Maelchar grins as Sorien destroys the bats with a single flourish of spell and rod... "Nicely done, brother!"

Seeing nothing attacking Zeriax except a floating dagger if he even sees that, moves closer, gripping his weapon still, and casts 'invisibility purge' so hopefully all can see who or what is wielding that dagger.

Standing in the doorway opposite Zeriax is revealed the terror that you knew was present. The vampire lord wielding a viscious looking dagger and fresh blood dripping off his chin smiles at all of you now that he knows he is visible.

After the unspecified move earlier, does Nasira have an angle for a ray attack or is Zeriax shielding the target?

Zeriax would provide cover and combat penalties to shooting at the vampire currently. -4 to hit and +4 to AC because of that. However I would assume that Zeriax is going to move out of the way so that will negate the combat penalty. The vampire will still get cover from the doorway itself though. Go ahead and assume that Zeriax is out of the way.

Nasira points her scimitar at the undead monster and a beam seemingly made of pure sunlight surges forward to strike it.

Searing Light SLA

Ranged Touch attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Using a surge if necessary... Surge: 1d6 ⇒ 6

[dice=Damage (going with "undead vulnerable to bright light")]9d8[/dice]

Do I need to roll for spell resistance?

Nasira there is no spell resistance however even with the surge the bolt of light just manages to miss the now revealed vampire. The very close call to such an effect of profound power against the vampire causes the vampire to turn his attention from Zeriax to you, specifically your holy symbol. Unless something else happens you think you are going to be the next target or at least part of the next target.

Continuing on from where we left off... Botting Zeriax and Garith and Pakak to get this going again.

Zeriax spies the threat and backs away from the vampire yet keeping hi target in sight. Once a safe distance away he takes aim at the vampire not worried about the narrow confines of the door hindering him.

attack 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17 for 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Zeriax is clearly frightened of his close proximity to the undead creature as the arrow drops from his fingers instead of being true to form.

Pakak steps forward to encompass all within his aura once again as he hopes to protect as many as possible. He is able to get everyone but Garith in his protective ward.

Garith, not afraid of the undead menace, valiantly rushes forward. Bringing his shield to bear to tries to push the foe back to create room for Morgrym and Maelchar to step up behind him.

shield bash attack with bull's rush if successful 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 for 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The vampire was able to resist the damage from the attack but the paladin's opening move was a success. The vampire was pushed back with Garith following up close behind paving the way forward for his companions behind him.

Vampire turn effective round 5

Taken aback by the effectiveness of Garith's maneuver the vampire is torn as to who to target. Nasira presented him with an obvious choice but Garith was directly before him. Hoping his defenses would hold out a bit longer the vampire Theruk steps back a pace and casts forth a spell aiming at NAsira's holy symbol.

Nasira you need to make a DC 17 will save or your holy symbol is destroyed by the shatter spell.

The spiritual weapon continues to harass Zeriax as it targets him again.
1st attack 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 4 = 12 for 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
2nd attack 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 4 = 13 for 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Good guys up and apparently Zeriax is not meant to be hit b the spiritual weapon. All 4 attacks have had a 1 or 2 on the die roll.

Will DC 17: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

The symbol seems to pulse in the vampire's eyes slightly as his spell is repulsed. Even without studying his casting, Nasira is aware that he tried to sever her link to the Dawnflower.

She conjures up the Dawnflower's weapon of choice and sends it to harass the undead spellcaster.

Spiritual Weapon as scimitar: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Seriously considering a mythic cure just to see what it does to him...

Maelchar takes Garith's bold move as an opportunity to move up behind and beside him... and attacks...

If the vampire tries an aoo on Maelchar as he moves in, he will invoke his sudden block - the vampire has to roll twice and take the worst roll, and Maelchar can strike at him as well...

to hit, sudden block attack if nec: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 25
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2, 3) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 15

to hit, std attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 28
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3, 3) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 19

The vampire, NE of Garith's postion against the wall and a step away from Garith, does not have reach as Maelchar enters the room. Continuing on Maelchar swings his greatsword at the creature but only by some protective ward(s) does the blade not draw blood upon the vampire. By all accounts the attack should have succeeded but you know already that this vampire has magics available to him that traditional vampires do not.

"Pakak - he has enchantments protecting him. Can you remove them?"

We're still hasted, right?

Variel, did the vampire cast defensively, or use an sla that doesn't provoke? He should be within Garith's range for Reach

Garith steps up and lays into the Vampire attacking with vicious force
Radiance: 1d20 + 14 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 14 - 3 = 13 +1 if hasted
for 1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 6 = 14

Slam: 1d20 + 14 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 3 = 17 +1 if hasted
for 1d4 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 3 = 9
to hit the wall and prone if not prone already

Slash: 1d20 + 9 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 3 = 7 +1 if hasted
for 1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 6 = 17

[ooc]Grrr...keep forgetting about that extra reach. You are right Garith.[ooc]

Theruk is taken by surprise at the extra reach of Garith and ends up prone on the ground because of it. His resistances to damage keeps him from being hurt and losing the spell however. Figuring to take the best chance now he then stands provoking again from Garith. This time the paladin again strikes but still fails to penetrate the vampires resist aces even though he knows he hit him again.

Theruk laughs evilly as Garith lands blow after blow upon his defenses without leaving a scratch upon him. Impotent fool. You are no match for me.

if he provokes from Garith by standing up, wouldn't he provoke from Maelchar as well?

He provoked on his turn before Maelchar moved in. It was all part of the turn when he stepped back and cast a spell.

With the new threat taunting them, Morgrym moves in and attempts to smash in the vampire's skull.

Move to T 62(I've no idea what square Mal is in so just put me in one that he's not in and is next to the vampire)

Mwk Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
Damage: 2d6 + 23 ⇒ (4, 1) + 23 = 28

AC 25; Hp's 167/167; Acid/Cold resist 5; Attacks: Good aligned, +1d6 vs. Evil Outsiders; Rage 5/32

Mid round update with Garith, Maelchar, and Morgrym having moved and the vampire now visible.

As Nasira was able to determine with her spiritual weapon, the vampire was not easily hit as it rebuffed the attack from the spiritual weapon. As Morgrym entered the fray he too met with a similar fate as the vampire remained unscathed.

So'rien and Pakak to go still and will bot Zeriax and them tomorrow if nothing by then.