Variel's WotR

Game Master Neltji

For Garith:

Seeing Morgrym take out the shadow, "Or not. Excellent. Now only the demon remains... but not for long." He then looks around for it before noticing So'rien launching magic at one of the crystals.

In response to Zeriax, "You are correct, Zeriax, we destroy the crystals. And the sooner the better. Morgrym! The crystals! Smash them!" he hollers across at the dwarf as he himself moves to the nearest one and swings Radiance down upon it.

Move to AG 61(20'); Attack crystal

Radiance w/PA: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 Of course it is! Nobody can kill an inanimate object like I can, bay-bee! :P
for 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

AC 28/touch 12; Hp's 82/92

Maelchar casts protection from evil on himself just in case and moves forward toward the gem.

confirm?: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
For 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
can you crit on shattering an object?

Sorry no crit on the crystals.

GArith heads over and attacks the crystal hitting it squarely but the hardness of the crystal means he only scratched the surface of it (hardness 10)

MAelchar protects himself as best he can from further mental invasio as he to moves on to the crystals.

Morgrym takes his direction from Zeriax and moves to the far crystal that Sorien struck and strikes it as well. The heavy damage is telling as this crystal is starting to crack but is not sheared through yet. Another 2 hits like that though would be enough.

However Morgrym is away from his allies and the protection of the circle that Pakak created and susceptible to the machinations of the shadow demon.

Morgrym stops his attacks on the crystals and slowly turns his attention toward the others, the look upon his face strangely impassive. "You know, I've got a better idea." He then moves right up to Nasira with his supernatural speed and catches sight of his target. "You're in my way," he tells her as he attempts to maneuver right past her, unconcerned with anything they might attempt.

Acrobatics to move through Nasira's space: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

AC 26/touch 12; Hp's 145/167; Acid/Cold resist 5, Fire 2; Attacks: Good aligned, +1d6 vs. Evil Outsiders; DR 4-; Rage 17(4)/32; Mythic point (5/7 used)

Good Guys up.

Seeing Morgrym has moved close, Pakak looks relieved, "Good, you were the only one out of shielding range."
And casting Protection from Evil on Morgyrm

Morgrym you are free to act normally...for now.

Variel, I believe I should be in AL:66.

"I believe that to be the correct crystal, yes friends..." - Zeriax begins encouraging his companions, but the words die in his mouth at Morgrym's sudden change in behavior.

He keeps a watchful eye on the dwarven warrior, but still unleashes a torrent of arrows at the crystal, though uncertain of their effectiveness.

If blunt arrows would be more effective than normal ones, I will use those...

Spending my last Ki point for an extra attack on the crystal.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

Bleh...

"Morgrym, I'm sorry, your'e still possessed. The effect is merely suppressed for a short time." He looks to the others, "I have no more dispel magics."

Morgrym was so kind to point out that Pakak would need to make a touch attack, suffer an Aoo and he would get a will save since technically he is not a willing target. Hover as I already posted the results I am going to stick with my original post.

Zeriax adds his firepower to the crystal but like Garith finds that the majority of the damage was resisted by the hardness of the crystal.

I promise I hated to point it out though. But I had to attempt to be fair about it. Although, the AoO I totally didn't see. Man, that would've been horrendously bad. Talk about some serious guilt(And I'm talking about *me*. I'm already stressing initially about what might ). Ugh.

Gathering his senses while Pakak talks, he takes a deep breath before responding. "Yer a fool, Pakak! I could've killed ya! I could've killed all of ya! What are you lot thinkin'?! And you say I'm still possessed by this blasted demon?! So when this 'short time' is up, I'm guessin' I get kicked out again and then you get ta fight demon boy all over again, is that right?! 'Cause that's what it sounds like ta me! And when that happens, what do you lot propose ta do?! Ya can't just stand there and do nothin'! I think you know what yer all gonna have ta do! Right?! RIGHT?!" he asks adamantly, looking around at them all. "Because if there's no magic ta rid me of this thing, then it's just gonna sit in there until my 'short time' is up and then...," he stops, shaking his head in anger at the fact as he's unable to finish due to being clearly unnerved by it all. Rubbing his eyes with his empty hand, he moves over to the southern crystal. "We gotta take out these crystals," he coldly says as he grabs his hammer with both hands and raises it high, swinging down with all his might at it.

Move to AN 61; Attack crystal(This round if possible, otherwise, next round. Whichever is viable. It's all good to me).

Mwk(+1) Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Damage: 2d6 + 20 ⇒ (1, 6) + 20 = 27

Rage 18(or 19 if attack occurs the next round)/32; 5(or possibly 6 rounds of rage currently)

So'rien looks over at Pakak and says Pakak? What would happen if you moved the magic circle over the gem? Would that suppress the effect entirely?

He waits for Pakak to respond before taking action.

I assume that you all are going to be trying to destroy the crystals for the foreseeable future until either the shadow demon reappears or the duration of the protection from evil wears out? If so I can fast forward a bit...

So'rien has a good question. I wish I knew the answer. Instead, I shall roll whatever skill the DM thinks would answer it and go by that ;)

In case that helps...
Knowledge Arcana 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31
Knowledge Planes{ 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
spellcraft: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

And Morgrym, you can't fool me. I know you just want to kill Pakak so you can shave off his beard and steal his dwarven quickening!!!
;)

DM- A lot depends on if Pakak thinks So'riel's plan will work.... but if need be, then smashing crystals works. And Pakak has a ring of the ram he is not afraid to burn charges on to speed things up.

No bringing the magic circle to the crystal will not suppress the crystals ability to hold the shadow demon.

I was gong to have the time take d3+1 minutes to crack the crystal enough to expel the demon. If you want to use the ring then I will subtract a minute off of the total. but it will take a few charges.

Gathering his senses while Pakak talks, he takes a deep breath before responding. "Yer a fool, Pakak! I could've killed ya! I could've killed all of ya! What are you lot thinkin'?! And you say I'm still possessed by this blasted demon?! So when this 'short time' is up, I'm guessin' I get kicked out again and then you get ta fight demon boy all over again, is that right?! 'Cause that's what it sounds like ta me! And when that happens, what do you lot propose ta do?! Ya can't just stand there and do nothin'! I think you know what yer all gonna have ta do! Right?! RIGHT?!" he asks adamantly, looking around at them all. "Because if there's no magic ta rid me of this thing, then it's just gonna sit in there until my 'short time' is up and then...," he stops, shaking his head in anger at the fact as he's unable to finish due to being clearly unnerved by it all. Rubbing his eyes with his empty hand, he moves over to the southern crystal. "We gotta take out these crystals," he coldly says as he grabs his hammer with both hands and raises it high, swinging down with all his might at it.

"I've no regrets for the choice I made, it buys us time. Any anytime is precious..." Pakak says firmly, then nods as Morgrym attacks a cyrstal.

With his friend's soul's freedom on a timer? You better believe he'll burn the charges if he has to. However many it takes.

"Sadly, So'riel, it will not work that way I don't believe. Morgrym, I think has the right idea." The ring of the ram pulses in his hand as he puts it to work.

And Morgrym, you can't fool me. I know you just want to kill Pakak so you can shave off his beard and steal his dwarven quickening!!!

;)

Lol! NOOOOO! They're on to me! Just way to obvious, wasn't I? Dang. :)

How many rounds did I miss?

Nasira casts dispel magic on the possessed dwarf, hoping to force an end to the demon's hold on him.

Caster Level check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

She grimaces as she concentrates, but feels her spell simply slide over the demon's magic, failing to find purchase.

"It didn't work, Pakak. I wasn't strong enough."

Nasira, I think Eldritch Breach gives you the best out of two rolls when dispelling.

"If the crystal is destroyed while the affect is only suppressed, might we accidentally kill Morgrym? I don't know whether it's safe to attack a crystal or not now... Pakak, what's the deal here?"

Nasira, I think Eldritch Breach gives you the best out of two rolls when dispelling.

Indeed it does, that's why I took it.

Caster Level check, second chance: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

OK, there's reason for hope with that one. I will use a mythic point to enhance it if necessary. MP: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Bummer. Let me know if I needed to burn that point or not, please.

In light of Maelchar's question, Nasira thinks on what she might have heard about this particular demonic ability.

Knowledge (arcana) to aid Pakak: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Knowledge (planes) to aid Pakak: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Spellcraft to aid Pakak: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

Nasira, trained in the arts of countering enemy magic dispels the effect placed upon Morgrym freeing him and returning the shadow demon back to solid form.

Map update tonight with shadow demon attacking Morgrym.

What was the green slime that we saw earlier? Wondering if it is acidic or something like that could we not just toss the gem in there and let it do the work for us? Or for that matter head back to the chamber with all the fire and toss it in?

Sorien the crystal is 5ft tall and solid. I don't think even Morgrym would be able to move it. The green slime destroys everything but stone and the like so that would not work. Luckily Nasira dispelled the effect for the second time so in 6 seconds of game time you won't have to worry about it any longer.

As Nasira's magic surges forth and restores their friend, Pakak smiles It would appear our good cleric has faith in her goddess, and her goddess has faith in her that's quite strong enough indeed.

And he continues his plan to destroy crystals!

Apologies for the absence of posts - weekend was VERY busy. Are we up, and I am thinking the next two weeks will be more of the same. I'll do my best to stay up to date though. Are we up again?

Shadow demon's turn and then you guys. Need to get the kids in bed to do a map update though. Will post hopefully in the next hour.

1d100 ⇒ 6 :)

As the demon is expelled from Morgrym a shadow demon appears next to the group of casters with shadowy claws reaching out trying to ensnare Nasira for breaking the hold on Morgrym. From the next crystal back a second shadow demon manifests itself as the gestures with an all too familiar hand movement. The shadow demon in the back does not seem as large or threatening but it is still a shadow demon!!

Full attack on Nasira...
bite touch attack 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36 for 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + (1) = 6
threat confirm 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31 for 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + (6) = 11 and bleed 1d6 ⇒ 4
claw 1 touch 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32 for 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + (5) = 9
claw 2 touch 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19 for 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (5) = 8

Garith will save DC 19 from the second shadow demon please or feel yourself sucked into a crystal.

I believe he is the only one not under a protection from evil spell at the moment because he is out of range of the magic circle spell.

Good guys up. If Garith fails his save the shadow demon in the back disappears.

Nasira gasps at the chill as the creature's touch seems to draw her very life forth. Does the bleed take effect before I act?

Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31

"The blood... it looks like the shadowblood that Aron was addicted to and which Nurah planted. Crucial strikes... or draining blood of the possessed...that must be the source."

At the end of your turn Nasira. Of course if you get any healing then it would potentially close the bleeding wound.

the shadow demon is the one too the immediate north east of my character correct?

Correct if you mean the original. the lesser summoned on while in the crystal and possessing Morgrym is the other one.

Morgrym stops his attacks on the crystal and immediately heads toward the demon attacking his allies. "TIME TA DIE!" he yells, attacking it with all he's got.

Move to AJ 60; Power attack(5/10)

No power attack penalties
Mwk(+1) Cold Iron Earth breaker(Raging w/PA): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Damage: 2d6 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 20 + (1) = 28

AC 26/touch 12; Hp's 145/167; Acid/Cold resist 5, Fire 2; Attacks: Good aligned, +1d6 vs. Evil Outsiders; DR 4-; Rage 19(6)/32; Strength -6

will save for Garith to move things along 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

The shadow demon disappears with a cackel as Garith turns an evil eye upon Nasira.

Moving quickly to assault her Garith expends a mythic point to fleet charge gaining the upper hand on the resolute healer.

fleet charge attack 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 15 + 1 = 27 for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

In position he now full attacks Nasira driving her back and down to the ground if possible.

Radiance 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26 for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
sheild bash 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30 for 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 knocked prone in the square she is currently in
Radiance iterative 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Garith is in square AJ 61. the rest of you are up besides Morgrym.

Morgrym goes to attack the shadow demonand inds taht its incorporeal body combined with epic DR means that Morgrym is albe to do some light damage to the creature but nothing substantial.

(28/2=14-10=4 points of damage on that attack

Pakak sees Garith get possessed and clamps down on a stream of curses that might otherwise blister stone

GM-Variel...Any results from the Ring of the Ram use I posted earlier? I may be mistaken but it sounded like you wanted to handle the rolls etc.

That's what I get for being too busy. Garith's first strike drops Nasira. After the demon's attacks, she's at 5 hp. Garith drops her to -5 with his first attack. If he continues to attack, she's at -19 and the bleed puts her at -23 and one point from dead. If I've done the math right.

Oh, wait! Does the protection from evil prevent the shadow demon from striking me? I'm looking at the third element of the spell...

I didn't have you use many Pakak as Nasira made the dispel check to free Morgrym. that effectively ended the round before you could use too many of them. Just mark off 2 charges and that is it for the 1 round activation.

Nasira the protection from evil would just prevent he summoned shadow demon from attacking you, not Garith. Your profile read 39/65hp remaining. On the flip side, Maelchar can heal you as a spontaneous caster to keep the bleed to affecting you and you would be stabilized. Once down Garith will turn his attention from you to someone else nearby that looks squishy and has been dispelling effects.

So I should discount the damage done by shadow demon before Garith attacked me? I had 39 point remaining and the demon dealt me 34 when he full-attacked me after I expelled him from Morgrym.

Ah, I missed that it wasn't updated after the demon attack. You will still take the damage unfortunately but this does mean that you are dead yet. Garith won't be taking any AOO's from GArith as Garith would not see him as an enemy as the instructions were to take out the people dispelling the magic jar.

I think we are talking past each other. Protection from Evil would appear to have prevented the demon from attacking me with natural attacks, which would have negated his full attack on me. I completely understand that Garith's attack applies - I'm just not sure about the original 34 points from the demon. I have not updated my hit points from either attack yet.

I'm not sure I understand this from your last post, "Garith won't be taking any AOO's from Garith as Garith would not see him as an enemy as the instructions were to take out the people dispelling the magic jar." Should that first Garith be Morgrym, maybe?

Pakak glows once more, more mythic energy fleeing from him...

Wild Arcana again to re cast dispel magic once more. Eldritch Breach to get best of two rolls

"Uthrak Excros! Uthrak Gress! Uthrak Arcantum Libras!" as he tries to hurl a demonic influence from another ally.
Best roll out of two
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Garith is freed as a demon reappears and the scion of the Ironwall clan huffs with a hollow feeling Please, if any gods of good are listening, help us not to get possessed again

Sorry, I meant Maelchar won't suffer any Aoo from Garith as Garith does not see him as an enemy yet. As for the attack from the original shadow demon, yes you would take the damage as it is not from a summoned evil outsider.

Who is not covered by protection from evil?

Gotcha. I will adjust my hit points and hope Maelchar has a slot remaining to get me above 0. I can do a lot of good once I open my eyes.

Who is not covered by protection from evil?

Garith for certain. I know Pakak, Morgrym, and myself are covered. Anyone within 10' of Pakak is covered.

Maelchar has prot from evil on as well if Maelchar can get to Nasira this round, he'll try to avoid an aoo from Garith while casting a cure on Nasira.

cast defensively: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

cure critical: 4d8 + 9 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 8) + 9 = 30