Variel's WotR

Game Master Neltji

"I too feel the urge to craft with my hands again, but yes, it must wait."

+13 on Craft weapon for Pakak. I think forging gear for troops will be no trouble between us.

Pakak says, "Just to increase your chances of breaking that record..." He touches Morgrym's shoulder.

Stone skin, DR 10/Adamantine. Once it has prevented 90 points of damage, spell is discharged.

"Right before everyone is ready, let me know and I shall try to speed our way." Haste spell cast on the round before whoever kicks the doors down if possible. I can get nine of us so that should cover everyone and then some.

only a meager +5 craft weapons here

Maelchar makes himself a greatsword and casts lead blades on it, then keen edge... "Ready..."

I once saw someone craft a weapon while walking past their forge...does that count? ;-)

So'rien looks over wearily and says Alright, let's get this party started.

init and Map update tonight....

Opens the oor proves an easy task as the group prepares to enter into the room with the chanting. A small dais of steps descends into this oddly shaped chamber, while more stairs lead to the northwest and southeast. Lit candles surround the circle of arcane purpose scribed on the floor. Overhead, the ceiling rises nearly forty feet. A large crystal hangs overhead from a heavy chain, pulsing in the reflected light. Around the room a half dozen creatures you recognize as schirs face in towards the center of the circle they create. In the center a demon spawn Tiefling leads the chanting. As the door opens though she smiles at you. I was expecting you. Although I was hoping it would be a little longer. Another 6 hours and the ritual would have been complete. Now I must finish you myself.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

I assume this is a summoning or a calling, but if I can tell more, I'm going to try. Unfortunately, nothing's going to happen with that roll.

Sorry Nasira not with that roll.

Good guys just squeak out the init by 0.13. You guys are up.

the yellow line is an invisible wall of force 20ft high. Please post accordingly as you do not know it is there and are therefore trapped on the other side with the pillars blocking you way to get to the schirs and the tiefling.

Maelchar casts protection from evil on himself and walks forward, promptly bouncing off the wall... "What is this?" he asks, rubbing his bruised nose. move to AD20

spellcraft re: the chanting - what was being 'cast': 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

spellcraft-re: what he just walked into: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37

When he hits the wall of force, Pakak is startled, then calls out, "Three of you, to me!"

Dimension Door, Pakak can zap himself and 3 others across the barrier. Preferably to a clear spot within 10 of one of the schir. Do I have volunteers on the split the party suicide express?

The ritual looks to have conjuration elements tied to it. Alamringly the schirs who are not known for much spellcasting seem to be providing the focus. This leads you to believe that the tiefling is using them to create a combination effect. The first and most destructive is a earthquake spell centered on the Citadel. In addition she seems to also be conjuring a horizontal gate to allow all of the destruction to fall through into the abyss. Not only is she going to level Drezen but might remove it entirely from Golarion. Ritual magic is intense but it has power!

I am sure Morgrym will volunteer to be part of the suicide mission. He only has 3 more times to be almost killed to tie the record.

The invisible wall is a wall of force. You will realize that once walking into it.

"They hide behind an arcane wall of force" Pakak passes on what he knows, [B]"The schirs provide the focus, while the damned tiefling uses them to meld magics.... one to sunder the earth for miles with the citadel as its epicenter, and the other to summon a gate to allow the ruins and remains to collapse into the Abyss itself! Drezen will be wiped from the face of the land if we can't stop her."

Anyone else want to come along with the two dwarves?

Morgrym's eyes go wide at Pakak's information and he instantly moves next to him. "I'm ready!" He then looks to the tiefling, "I've got a ticket straight to the Nine Hells for ya, demon, so ya better pack yer bags because the caravan's leavin' promptly!"

So'rien's eyes blaze as he sees the fell ritual. I can take myself. He says with grim determination. I'll meet you in there.

So'rien then casts within the magical weave and draws forth a bit of shadowstuff and places it in his chest. He takes a step and disappears into the shadows appearing again in another shadow beyond the transparent wall.

Mythic point (only 1 more left) to cast Shadow Step to teleport to Z14

Hey, So'rien, unless you're out of 4th level spells, it shows you've also got Dimension Door. Pakak could take 3 of us and you could take the rest.

Hey, So'rien, unless you're out of 4th level spells, it shows you've also got Dimension Door. Pakak could take 3 of us and you could take the rest.

Out of 4th level thats why I had to do wild arcana for shadow step. unless i can do dimension door in which case I will.

You spend an MP and can cast a spell of your highest level at CL +2. So you should be able to. Can Garith b$&*! a ride?

Kinda tight quarters, but if Zeriax can also hitch, he will :D

If we are set beyond the wall, would we be allowed to attack, or would that be our round's actions?

The DD caster specifically can take no further action after the casting, but I think the rules are silent regarding the passengers. We have always ruled that the passengers are free to act.

"You can't go anywhere without me!"

She's jumping over with someone, given the chance.

Yes those that have not acted still could after being DD over. However Maelchar acted already to initiate the realization that there was a wall there already. Thus Pakak, So'rien and Maelchar can not act further. Since you are CL9 then between Pakak and So'rien you can get everyone over the wall. I just need to know where exactly.

Based on the quick layout I made Pakak would take Morgrym, Garith and Maelchar while So'rien would take Zeriax and Nasira.

I'd figure about 10' away from that thing in the AH-13 square. I'd guess in any square in the 15 coordinate. But it's all good to me wherever.

I'd figure about 10' away from that thing in the AH-13 square. I'd guess in any square in the 15 coordinate. But it's all good to me wherever.

Sounds good to me too.

I'm going to bring Zeriax and Nasira a little further back. Wherever Pakak and them go I will bring us 10' behind them.

Thanks So'Rien :D Assuming we get to full attack:

As soon as they materialize themselves at So'rien's touch, not only the monk wears a smile on his face due to the amazing experience, but also he is already raining arrows on their adversary - "State your name and purpose Defiler!"

Flurry on the demon spawn Tiefling.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 14 + 2 = 21
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 3 = 21

Flurry 2: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 2 = 35
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 3 = 20

Flurry 3: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 2 = 24
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 3 = 23

Flurry 4: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 28
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 3 = 23

EDIT: Using Blessing of Fervor for +2 to hit and +2 to AC. Current AC with Mage Armor is 27.

Thanks Nasira for reminding me! :D

Thanks So'Rien :D Assuming we get to full attack:

As soon as they materialize themselves at So'rien's touch, not only the monk wears a smile on his face due to the amazing experience, but also he is already raining arrows on their adversary - "State your name and purpose Defiler!"

Flurry on the demon spawn Tiefling.

Don't forget Blessing of Fervor is in effect!

map update mid round. Nasira, Morgrym, and Garith still to go. The demons are not flat-footed as they were alerted to your approach. they will get and AOO if you move past them.

Zeriax it is late and I know I am missing something but how are you getting +14 +3 to damage? Your profile says +8. you dod not get the evil outsider bonus as tieflings are native outsiders. Just let me know. Thanks.

Zeriax unloads on the teifling caster only to find that his 1 and 3rd attacks hit an invisible barrier blocking the impact of the arrows. The 2nd and 4th shots though managed to get around the defenses to draw first blood.

Hmmmm, ok. I was factoring the +2 from favored enemy since I accountted her as demon spawn, and forgot that is just a specific racial heritage, and I was just going with what Herolab says :P

So, for some math on damage bonuses: +2 [Bow] +1 [Point Blank] +3 [STR] +6 [Deadly Aim (M)] +2 [Weapon Specialization (Longbow)] = +14 +2 [Favored Enemy] = +16

It is a little off due to Favored Enemy and... Something else... I'll need to check HL once I am home tonight.

As he finds himself in one place and then instantly in another - which happens to be practically right next to the enemy - Morgrym grins. "Nice," he says, impressed. "Time ta die!" he roars as the fury within rises to the occasion.

5' step to AI-14; BoF: +2 to AC/Reflex/Attacks; Rage 11/32

Mwk Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 2 = 34
Damage: 2d6 + 23 ⇒ (5, 5) + 23 = 33

Mwk Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 23 ⇒ (5, 2) + 23 = 30

AC 28; Hp's 158/167; Acid/Cold resist 5, Fire 2; Attacks: Good aligned, +1d6 vs. Evil Outsiders; DR 4-; Rage 11/32; Mythic point (2/7 used); Stoneskin 10/adamantine: 0/90

Maelchar moves to AJ13 and strikes...

to hit: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6, 6, 3) + 3 + 1 = 19

bump Nasira and Garith.

Pakak feels a bit dizzy as he tries to find his bearings after the spell

I don't go this round, but just posting to keep myself on track :)

bump Nasira and Garith.

Can someone tell me where Nasira ended up after the dimension door?

Map link is in post just after your last post.

I kept clicking on the status bar.... I get why you did not change that one, though.

Nasira tests the tiefling's defenses with a quick fire bolt.

Ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Fire damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Morgrym steps up to the schir and delivers a first blow that rocks the demon almost killing it. The second blow comes along and the swaying demon manages to avoid being knocked out of this world by luck.

Nasira fires a bolt of fire at the tiefling only to see the damage be absorbed by some sort of fire shield that springs up in front of her.

Garith steps up to unload on the nearest schir as well bring Radiance around and his shield.

Radiance attacks 2d20 ⇒ (11, 9) = 20 +15/+10 for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
shield bash 1d20 ⇒ 16 for 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Garith is able to land his first blow with radiance and the shield bash but the follow up swing misses. The schir is moved back 5 feet as well.

bottom of round 1
The teifling orders the schirs forward to engage the group while she continues to cast spells. The demons surge forward to surround Garith and Morgrym attacking with halberds and gores.

Full attack on Morgrym
halberd 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 30 for 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 6 = 16
crit confirm 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 16 for 2d10 + 7 + 6 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (1, 10) + 7 + 6 + 7 + 6 = 37
gore 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 2 = 20 for 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

1st powerful gore charge 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 27 for 3d6 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (4, 3, 1) + 7 + 6 = 21
2nd powerful gore charge 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 18 for 3d6 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (3, 5, 4) + 7 + 6 = 25

Full attack on Garith
halberd 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 14 for 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 = 18
gore 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 2 = 14 for 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

1st powerful gore charge 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 20 for 3d6 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6, 3) + 7 + 6 = 26
2nd powerful gore charge 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 12 for 3d6 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5, 4) + 7 + 6 = 27

The tiefling then moves back and summons a cloud of noxious vapors obscuring the battlefield and making all within it sick to their stomachs.

stinking cloud DC 18 fort save or nauseated for d4+1 rounds after it leaves the cloud.

Good guys up

fort save dc 18: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

maelchar attacks the nearest foe (can't see map - link not working)

to hit vital strike: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 31
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 3 + 3d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4, 1) + 3 + (3, 2, 1) + 2 + 1 = 22

link now fixed.

Maelchar moved to AJ14 before attacking... and it was a crit threat:

to confirm crit vital strike: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 23
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 3 + 3d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 3) + 3 + (2, 1, 6) + 2 + 1 = 22

The schir in AI,13 gets decimated as the confirmed critical hit from Maelchar combined with the powerful blow from Morgrym earlier leaves nothing left of its existence on this world.

Fort save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Pakak manages to shrug off the stinking cloud, marking a circle that's become known to them all...

+2 AC to all within 10ft of Pakak

Fortitude save with mythic surge: 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 7 + (3) = 19

Just barely stopping himself from retching uncontrollably, So'rien casts a spell, attempting to end the stinking cloud.

Dispel Magic CL vs DC 18 to end effect: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

--Round 2--

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Zeriax coughs away the effects of the cloud just as Sorien's spell does away with the noxious fumes - "Well done my friend" - he nods, taking aim at the tiefling again, and letting loose a torrent of arrows, even as he seeks for advice from his companions - "What arrows should I use against our foe? She is protected by some sort of magical field"

Using Cold Iron arrows nonetheless...

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36<-CRIT?
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

Flurry 1 Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34
Additional damage if it crits: 1d8 + 1d8 + 14 + 14 ⇒ (6) + (2) + 14 + 14 = 36

Flurry 2: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

Flurry 3: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

Flurry 4: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

Fortitude DC 18: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 No saving that one...

Nauseated for: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 rounds after the dispel

With a thought, Nasira chooses the blessing of enhanced defense (+2 Dodge bonus to AC and +2 to Reflex saves; she won't be attacking anything) but that's all she can manage as the cloud affects her greatly.

Fort: 1d20 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 11 + (6) = 22 surge

Garith singles out the caster marking himself as a Bastion of Good

He then rips into one of the Schir attacking him

Radiance: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 3 = 15
for 1d8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 6 = 19

Shield slam: 1d20 + 14 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 14 - 3 = 27
for 1d4 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 3 = 9
Push the schir off Pakak, and step into it's place to afford the wizard a little more protection

Slash: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 3 = 27
for 1d8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 6 = 18

confirm: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 10 - 3 = 14
for 1d8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 6 = 18

blessign of fervor: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 15 - 3 = 27
for 1d8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 6 = 16

Any AoOs Garith got on the schir as they surged forward via reach and combat reflexes. I'm not sure how far away they started so I don't know if slamming them will push them enough to break their charges, so I'll just roll attacks

[edit]Garith can hit all three that come at him, and will do so.
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He will target the most weakened Schir, and bash the one at AJ17 5' away from him to prevent it from flanking with a 5' and rail on the weakest one with the rest of his attacks best he can taking them out one at a time.

Wow that was pathetic on my part...

Pakak wards the group as So'rien manages to get rid of the cloud causing them all such problems. Zeriax takes ample use of the cleared vision to strikethe caster 4 times and once critically. the resulting impact of the 4 arrows that bypass the mage armor, shield, fire shield, cat's grace and +2 deflection bonus leaves the tiefling a bloody and dying wreck on the ground.

Garith was able to hit the 2 schirs charging him with his elongated reach but not enough damage was done to put them down. With a few quick slashes and a powerful thrust of his shield another schir goes down in a heap leaving 2 injured on Garith and 2 more on Morgrym. (the bashed one was the weakest already. You did kill it though to remove the threat.)

My bad so will let Morgrym still go and update the schirs tomorrow.

final map update of the round with Morgrym still to go.

As the poison cloud begins to envelop them all, Morgrym stops his breathing so as not to inhale any of it. He then attacks with an absolute fury upon the demon fodder.

BoF is still the same; Attack AH-14
Mwk Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 2 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 23 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 23 + (6) = 32

(Haste)Mwk Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 2 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 23 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 23 + (2) = 31

Mwk Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15
Damage: 2d6 + 23 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 23 + (1) = 27

AC 28; Hp's 152/167; Acid/Cold resist 5, Fire 2; Attacks: Good aligned, +1d6 vs. Evil Outsiders; DR 4-; Rage 12/32; Mythic point (2/7 used); Stoneskin 10/adamantine: 10/90

So'rien let's loose with a silent scream and one of the Schir begins to bleed from his ears and eyes as sonic energy washes over him.

Ear Piercing Scream on Schir in AH13, DC 23 Fort Save or dazed for 1 round and full damage, successful save negates dazed and halves damage: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 1, 1, 5) = 13

Ugh...f$~& you die roller...

I am not up again yet, right?

Come on Variel, that was simply a stream of good things happening all around - the obstacle to ranged attacks gone, and those rolls of mine... Well... :D

And you're not pathetic, it's just that we are VALIANT heroes!

Yes, VALIANT. Excuse me while I'm sick in the corner over here.

Morgrym, are you including haste bonuses for attack and AC? I asked because I don't see a +1 in your attack rolls and thought it might have been overlooked. Because there's nothing else I can do right now. Blurg!

Morgrym lays into one of the schirs before him desimating it and leaves it on the ground unmoving.

Bad guys turn...without the tiefling or the noxious cloud :(

The remaining schirs take stock of the situation and all move in to flank with each other.

Full attack on Garith

halberd 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 - 2 = 31 for 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 6 = 16
gore 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 12 for 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

2 full round attacks on Morgrym

halberd 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 - 2 = 31 for 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 6 = 17
gore 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 22 for 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

halberd 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 - 2 = 23 for 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 6 = 19
gore 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 22 for 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

Good guys up.

Nausea-ira holds her position. 3 rounds remaining.

The bad guys appear to have disappeared. Um, something like that.

So'rien turns and decides to try and help Morgrym out. Moving forward he hurls his hands forward, sending a pair of spiked balls rushing forward at them.

Battering Blast at each of the ones on Morgrym; Ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 155d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 1, 1, 1) = 81d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 155d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 2, 5) = 16

Bull Rush on each of them vs CMD: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 121d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18