Hepzamirah looks longingly at the crystal in the holder. This the the final step before my culmination in my work here. This is a 98% refined nahyndrian crystal. It will only take me another few days to finalize it before it is sent off. It is quite a delicate process that only a few know about and perhaps only 2-3 can actually perform. I can not be away from it for long though as the energies within it will escape before it reaches full purity. I believe the crystal chisel that was used against your warding stone was only at 80% refinement.
Ah well if you want civil discourse then you can leave now and write me a dissertation for me to read and respond back to it at my convenience. However I doubt that is going to happen.
Casting magic circle against evil, followed by stoneskin, followed by mirror image (1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 images). I assume there are no visual components to the first two that might give away that Ansha is casting spells, but the illusory duplicates definitely will.
As soon as she casts her mirror image spell, or Hepzamirah starts taking a hostile action, Ansha attempts to mask another spell: a Persistent Hold Monster (DC 29) on the fiend.
Sense Motive 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (16) + 31 = 47Since Hepzamirah noticed the start of the casting we will go into init. As only Ansha and her know of the start of combat each gets a surprise action.
As soon as Ansha casts her first spell Hepzamirah calls her out on the action. Treacherous fool! How dare you think you could try and sneaks spells past me while we conversed!
Ansha looks utterly surprised at Hepzamirah's accusations. "Wha--"
Using Mirror Dodge to dodge that particular ranged touch!
The 'Ansha' that Hepzamirah targeted vanishes into strands of mist, and the real Ansha protests quite vigorously from nearby, "What in the Nine Hells are you doing?! You might have hurt me!"
She masks another spell behind her words. Spell Turning.
Can you not upscale an immediate action to a different sort of action, whether free or standard?
I see where you can take free and standard actions during a Surprise round, but I don't see where you can't take an immediate action during one. Surprise round. I do see where you can't use an immediate action while you're flat-footed, but it looks like only unaware opponents who don't get to act during the surprise round are flat-footed during a surprise round.
DM Variel:
Also, Ansha's Init modifier in your macro on the Campaign Info page needs to be updated: it's +23 (+7 forewarned, +6 amazing initiative, +4 Improved Initiative, +6 Mythic Improved Initiative), not +17. It actually looks like all of our Init mods may need to be updated. Amazing Initiative gives an init increase every mythic tier, so they'll need updating periodically. For example, Nasira should be at +10, but your macro still lists her as a +5. Or Arigoder should be at a +15 if he's got a point of panache available, rather than +13. Or Morgrym should be +8 rather than +7. And Damiel should be +14 rather than +13.
Since Ansha goes on 28, she beats Hepzamirah's 24, so even if she can't Mirror Dodge in a surprise round, she's definitely not flat-footed. Although spell turning doesn't work on "touch range" spells, which Mythic Harm ordinarily is. Is it still a "touch range" spell when it's been given a range through something like (I assume) Reach Spell? If it is, Ansha will do something different if she can't Mirror Dodge.
Ansha tries to evade the powerful spell using some inner power. She is partially successful as the spell misses her but the nature of the mine with the crystals keeps her from actually going anywhere.
She then lets out a mighty roar shaking the foundations of the mine as all of you feel a overwhelming sense of doom creep upon you.
Mortal Challenge: Will save DC 21 of become frightened for 5d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 3, 2) = 11 rounds. Success means shaken for the same duration.
Ansha casts a spell of her own (spell turning) as Damiel and Arigoder limber up to act.
If I can, Ansha will use her Shape Emotions ability to give a +4 morale bonus to everyone's saves (within 30 feet) and reduce the fear effects by one step.
Ansha you will have to flee first per the frightened condition before you could cast your spell or activate the shape emotions ability. once you are away from her then you could cast your spell or activate your ability but will be out of range of the party to affect them.
So... this where I ask how this works with the Paladin's Aura of Courage that makes Arigoder immune to fear (magical or otherwise) and gives everyone within 10' of him a +4 morale bonus (without needing Ansha's magic)
Arigoder you are immune as it is a fear fact and everyone else within 10ft would get the +4 as your ability does not require an action to activate it. It is always on. Ansha’s ability does require activation. Unfortunately she is 15ft away from you as each square is 10ft. Damiel would be able to get his surge back though.
If each square is 10 ft, is there any reason Ansha couldn’t be adjacent to Arigoder? I don’t see Ansha being the type to hang back away from her friends when in a place that’s hostile to her very existence.
I think we're placed based on 5' spacing -- speaking of - it looks to me like Arigoder could close with his 40' movement - want to confirm before starting to post an action.
Last question - does she look like she has reach? At 35' feet, Arigoder can tumble through the threatened square at the end - just trying to figure out if he should.
Rogue (scout) 15/Trickster 7 [hp 136/136 |AC 25 T 19 FF 19 |F7* R18* W8 |CMD 33 |Init +15 |Perc +20 (+24 to avoid being surprised; +24 to overhead conversations/find hidden things; +31 to find traps) Darkvision 120' |MP 17/17 |Surge +1d10 | Conditions:
Damiel waits for the leaping paladin to not affect his mobility, then strides forward to within 30' activating his skirmisher ability and allowing him to roll damage as if the target was flat-footed and takes two shots, the second fueled by his mythic nature.
Right, glad I asked -- so I'm saved by Swashbuckler's Grace that lets me Acro at full speed without penalty - but a large weapon means I've got some tumble-rolls to make
Radiance blazes in Arigoder's hand, streaming golden light that pulses in sync with the argent blaze in his eyes, and the paladin moves forward, weaving and dodging to close and bring the blade to bear.
Free action -> Rage, Swift Action -> Smite Evil, Full Attack (Fleet Warrior allowing Arigoder to move his full speed before the attack)
Damiel adds a little something extra to the second shot and that makes the difference. The first arrow strikes true but some of the damage is deflected off her rock hard skin Stone skin active but the second arrow bypasses all defenses.
Sorry I didn't respond, I was trying to figure out a way to do it -- but it seems to me that I can't surge as I used my swift to smite, and the attack is still happening on my turn. Best I can do is try to parry (since that's an AoO)
Parry:1d20 + 29 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 29 + 5 - 2 = 49(-2 is for the size difference.)
Can't riposte, either, for the same action economy reasons.
Aoo for failed tumble 1d20 + 38 ⇒ (13) + 38 = 51 for 2d6 + 20 ⇒ (3, 4) + 20 = 27No power attack
Arigoder takes a decent hit as he works his way into fighting range with Radiance. He hits thrice leaving himself next to the large nephilim as the rest of his companions make ready to act.
Cleric of Sarenrae 15 [ HP 121/121 (0 NL)| AC 28 T 17 FF 24| F12 R11 W16 +2 vs Death Effects| CMD 29| Init +11| Perc +7, Darkvision 60' | 8/8 Channel 8d6 DC 22 | Restorative Touch 7/7| Hierophant MR7| MP 17/17 Surge +1d10 | Staff of Healing 4 chg | Effect: ]
Nasira is intentionally waiting for Morgrym's approach to the Daughter before Nasira gets closer herself and casts her spell. It is a buff and she wants all her allies within 30' of each other. She has no need to enter the room yet.
Morgrym swings at the daughter of Baphomet but misses her. Giving herself a bit of spce she takes a small step backwards. She then takes the opportunity to attack Arigoder since he has graciously come closer. She swings Blancher at him 4 times.
1 Mythic used point to negate penalties for power attack
Ok, just to confirm - amazing initiative is an extra standard on my turn - so I could use it to activate Divine Bond before then taking my standard (full round) action?
Arigoder winces as the demon moves faster than expected, slicing through his defenses and his flesh. He takes a breath and draws on the power within him, feeling it accelerate him as he tries to match her, and, hopefully, finish her before she can end him. He's surprised at Nasira's magic as it washes over him - but grateful - even as he calls on his own faith in the Inheritor to further empower Radiance... and to close his wounds.
Amazing initiative to get another standard, triggering Divine Bond to add Speed to Radiance. Then, swift to LoH myself before attacking and then contingency-burning some Panache to try to not be dead.
Sustaining Legend:2d8 + 14 ⇒ (8, 5) + 14 = 27 Lay on Hands:8d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 6, 2, 4, 6, 3, 4) = 35Ok, so back down to double-digit damage -- down 97 hp (or at 77hp, if you prefer)
Arigoder heals himself while drawing upon inner reserves to manage to fully attack Hepzamirah with some extra oomph to it. However he only gets 3 of the 4 attacks to land as his second just misses.
Male Dwarf Barbarian 14th(Invulnerable Rager)/Champion 6:
Stats:
Int: +8; AC:28/17t/26ff; Hp's 286/286(342/342 raging); DR 7/-; Fort:+19(Rage: +20)/Ref:+7/Will:+9(Rage: +12); Perc:+26; CMB +20/ CMD:39(43 vs. Bull Rush/Trip)
Not happy with the fact that he didn't come close to hitting her, "Ya wanna be big and bad, ya over-sized piece of troll dung?! Well, two of us can play that game." Morgrym grows in size to match the demon's own before attacking with relentless abandon.
Titan's rage(Free action)(Mythic power 2/15 used); Attack with 10' reach
Cleric of Sarenrae 15 [ HP 121/121 (0 NL)| AC 28 T 17 FF 24| F12 R11 W16 +2 vs Death Effects| CMD 29| Init +11| Perc +7, Darkvision 60' | 8/8 Channel 8d6 DC 22 | Restorative Touch 7/7| Hierophant MR7| MP 17/17 Surge +1d10 | Staff of Healing 4 chg | Effect: ]
The cleric slides closer to be able to aid the champions, casting a spell at range on the paladin.
Recalling Cure Serious Wounds
Healing:6d8 + 28 + 2 + 26 ⇒ (7, 1, 1, 4, 3, 6) + 28 + 2 + 26 = 782 from Life Current, 26 from Empower Spell; And heal three points of ability damage, if you have any, Arigoder
Ansha, will Sustaining Legend help you reduce or remove the condition that caused you to flee? I didn't go back to check because I'm running out of time.
Morgrym swings 3 times at the mighty demonic progeny. Yet she laughs at the 3 swings do nothing but fan the sweat from her brow. As she is laughing though Damiel lines up a great shot that bypasses her defenses piercing her in the side. The arrow misses all the vital organs but still elicits a litany of profanity. Nasira take solace in the distance from Hepzamirah while still able to lend some healing to Arigoder.
Blowing a kiss to the party Hepzamirah summons a cloud of gas obscuring the area. As the fog settles over the party you all await the coming attacks but are met with silence other than the sounds of the approaching demons coming from the north towards Ansha and a door closing.
FYI, standard action, move action, swift action and mythic initiative all used by Hepzamirah just now.
The glabrezu casts unholy blight on Ansha hitting Nasira as well.
Will save DC 19 damage 5d8 ⇒ (5, 6, 8, 4, 1) = 24
unholy blight:
You call up unholy power to smite your enemies. The power takes the form of a cold, cloying miasma of greasy darkness. Only good and neutral (not evil) creatures are harmed by the spell.
The spell deals 1d8 points of damage per two caster levels (maximum 5d8) to a good creature (or 1d6 per caster level, maximum 10d6, to a good outsider) and causes it to be sickened for 1d4 rounds. A successful Will save reduces damage to half and negates the sickened effect. The effects cannot be negated by remove disease or heal, but remove curse is effective.
The spell deals only half damage to creatures who are neither evil nor good, and they are not sickened. Such a creature can reduce the damage by half again (down to one-quarter) with a successful Will save.
