War of the Beasts Part 2 - Howling of the Winds (Inactive)

Game Master Deiros

Sir Knight, what is this of a slaughter? I may be able to help those who are injured. After a slight pause he introduces himself. My name is Akela, some call me "the Wolf".

Lindynt cleaves his bladed polearm into the thick skull of one of the dogs before answering the man’s question. "Our arrival was merely seconds before yours, Akela, so your guess is as good as mine. My name is Lindynt Auroral and I serve the Fenrisian Knights. One of the others may be able to direct your healing for I have yet to see any survivors." With that, he turns back to the familiarize the rest of the dogs with his lance.

Alaire pauses in his brutal task, wiping his sword off in the snow, "We've been here but a short time ourselves. We saved a trio near the town square, one of our own is guarding them at the moment. I stabilized them and began treatment on their wounds, but was interrupted when these beasts arrived."

Alaire offers a curt bow to him, "I am Alaire of House Ravness, Templar of the Spirit Lord. My companion...", he gestures over, "is Zerig, a dear and old friend. The other is Jager and our ally back with the survivors is Deylon".

Deylon comes out being used as a walking stick by the man in the red surcoat displaying a black ram head, suddenly pushing Deylon aside to walk by himself.

I am Reinholdt Rammsteiner heir and lord of this lands you see I came with some men to patrol the area, bu we were ambushed by a kobold horde looking down at his hands I have failed my duty, lost my ring but at least this town has been saved

The sky begins to grow dark as you begin to figure out what is happening, sound begins to fade away except the one you make yourselves, a high pitched sound begins accompanied what sounds like a tear of clothing but it's not that at the same time.

Vance at this moment you know this is a high level summoning spell, of course for your level is a very high summoning spell. The rest can attempt a Spellcraft DC 20

The sound reaches it's pick and you can fill a blast of energy in your bodies as you hear the screams of horror that don't last too long.

Those that would like to know just from the feeling of the evil energy make a Knowledge Religion DC 20/ Knowledge Planes DC 20

Knowledge(Nobility): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 (on Reinholdt Rammsteiner; Passive 16)

"The town is saved?" Lindynt repeats to himself ironically as he leans forward in his saddle and attempts to calm Sylvie's nerves.

Handle Animal: Passive 22

Lyndit you do recognize the heraldry and last name, but they are like Alaire, minor lords and harder to remember more detailed information on them than the most common royal family and other greater families or clans.

Well met Alaire. As a Blue Mage, I can perform some healing magics, but if you've already attended to them I am not sure my spells could compare.

Alaire offers Akela a respectful nod, "Sadly I did not have time to administer to them more effectively. They were not at death's door any longer, but...", he trails off as his gaze is drawn skyward.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Alaire unfortunately does not recognize the magic involved, which in itself worries him...though the feeling was something more familiar...

Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

His face grows pale as he lifts his voice so all the others around him can hear, "We are not out of trouble yet, allies. They finished the sacrificial ritual...this is a spell to summon an entity from the Dark Zodiac, fueled by much blood shed by the innocent. We may be too late already..."

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

"We are. What ever they have summoned is here now. This is very bad."

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Bisaiden furrows his brow at the darkening skies and looks around the group. He pulls his cloak up around his head.

"I agree, brother. I know much of summoning magic, and this is unlike anything I've ever studied."

Then we have a choice. But I feel our path in this is clear. We must send their fell spirit back from whence it came!

I guess you go into town then as Akela suggests

Not sure if that was a statement or question...sounds like it could have been either

"Yes, but together and with caution. This will be well beyond anything we have faced up till now. Adest preserve us.", Alaire glances toward Zerig seeking his input as he finishes cleaning the sword from his blood, most likely a rather useless gesture considering combat would likely be close at hand once more.

"The Dark Zodiac? It should certainly have no business here. Let us see if we can't convince this spirit to find another plane to visit."

"This is a terrible idea." Vance says as he reloads his pistol and starts walking purposefully toward the darkened sky.

As you all make your way back into town the darkness begins to fade away you can still hear some flames in the background as some parts of town are still aflame.

Perception DC20
[spoiler]You can hear a chewing sound like something is eating and tearing through it's food[/ooc]

Battle map will be up the moment I know how do you approach the village center

Battlemap is almost ready just experimenting with sprites but will leave it simpler for now with just portraits that I made for ya and the NPC character.

Battle Map "Senyom Mill Town"

I Think you are able to edit to move your picture otherwise just state your starting place so we can begin the encounter and how do you close in to the enemy who is fairly unaware but has nice perceptions check so be warned ^^.

Akela and Bisaiden if you summon something give me coords and I will just add SM to that square for Bisaiden and SN for Akela, excep your eidolon will get it's own portrait if summoned, just mark spot with an E so I know were he will be.

I can't figure out how to move it...urgh. Tried all sorts of stuff and I just must be missing something. Alaire would start at R4 beside Lindynt in any case.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

I can't figure out how to move it...urgh. Tried all sorts of stuff and I just must be missing something. Alaire would start at R4 beside Lindynt in any case.

Perception: 1d20 + 3

Got you in place now just waiting for zerig, bisaiden and jager

Well guess I will DMNPC them to start this encounter or we will be stuck here for days...

Perception DC 20 to pin point the creature

Zerig and Jager can't figure out the exact point of the creature as they have a mild discussion as how to approach it without knowing were it is.

You all hear in your heads a deep rumbling voice Are you the ones to summon me... I still need more blood... things go silent for a moment until you hear a chuckle in your minds Yours might suffice since you are not common souls to devour, blood to feast upon and worshipers of Pharam not our Master

A loud roar is heard as you see he parts breaks the two trees that are in his way to see you clearly.

This guy is one tough cookie...

To know about the Zodiac
Knowledge Religion DC 15

know about the Dark Zodiac Capricorn

Knowledge Religion DC 25

To know about the creature in front of you

Knowledge Planes DC 20

Knowledge Planes DC 25

Knowledge Planes DC 30

Know: Religion 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Know: Planes 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

"That's a capricorn demon I, think. Don't get close to it if you can help it and try to keep some cover between it and you. They're powerful casters."

Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Planes: Untrained (Couldn't beat Vance's roll either)

Alaire offers a nod to his words, whatever the beast is well beyond his own knowledge. He takes out his crossbow and loads it, stowing his shield on his back and resheathing his sword on his belt.

Round 1
Passive Initiatives and start posting your actions.

Archaic Demon initiative 16

I am Adrem! Can you hear my thunder as his voice crackles and his fists are surrounded by electricity Let's play hide-n'-seek

Passive Initiative: 13

Move: Move 15 feet to O3
Standard: Casts Divine Favor on Self

Alaire spits the cigarette from between his lips off onto the ground as he moves off to get some cover behind a tree before chanting a prayer under his breath, "Adest, grant this humble servant your favor to strike down he which has stolen so many lives". Thin wisps of fog slowly surround his crossbow to divinely guide it to strike true more easily.

Let's play hide-n'-seek

"Let's not." Vance mutters charging his body with a mystic shield.

Initiative 12
Moving to J6 and drawing sword

Fell beast indeed.

Initiative 14
Move to R5 and hiding to try sneak upon the beast
//sorry guys been away for a while, will try check more

Zerig begins scouting out a path towards the demon and examines it for weak points.

Perception:
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Stealth:
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Status:

There is plenty of cover for you to find and you see no discernible physical weakness.

Bisaiden has Ini 18 so I think he acts first. Has anyone seen him? I will wait for the others until tonight before I DMNPC all absent people without explanation and see if I need to recruit again or they are going to post at least 1 every 2 - 3 days.

Zerig

Vance

Akela

Alaire

Lindynt

ROUND 1 INIT 11

Flushed by a mix of anticipation and temptation, Lindynt shakes his head to clear the sweat from blurring his vision. He looks to his compatriots through the small slit in his helmet's visor and slowly reaffirms his alliances. "This monster has massacred an entire village in cold blood. It's very existence is caused in innocent life, in the blood of women and children, and in the corruption of greed in the hearts of the wicked. Yet the fires that still burn the desiccated bodies which brought it here are insufficient! It demands MORE! Blood for blood! Let us show this beast it's own mortality."

Standard action: Lion's call - Allies: +1 to attack, +3 saves vs fear. Ends after 2 rounds.

Swift action: declare Adrem as target of my Challenge: +2 damage and +1 AC vs Adrem until the end of the battle.[/ooc]

Adrem has already spent his turn, we are just waiting for the rest. nicely answered Lindynt ^^

ROUND 1

Bisaiden Looking horrified for a moment as Vance notices the memories flash for split second in Bisaiden's mind he utters the words Broher... and it seems to be he is not himself anymore drawing the same magical circle as before summoning another heavenly creature forth to do his bidding.

Adrem I am Adrem! Can you hear my thunder as his voice crackles and his fists are surrounded by electricity Let's play hide-n'-seek

Zerig Zerig moves about sneaking closer to the demon.

Alaire Alaire spits the cigarette from between his lips off onto the ground as he moves off to get some cover behind a tree before chanting a prayer under his breath, "Adest, grant this humble servant your favor to strike down he which has stolen so many lives". Thin wisps of fog slowly surround his crossbow to divinely guide it to strike true more easily.

Reinholdt I will make you burn your way back to the hell you crawled out from and pay for the lives of those sacrificed in your name[/b] as he moves forwards to engage the foul creature.

Jager On top of that he thinks he is funny, excellent way to finish off my day

Deylon Pharam save us as he draws his sword and moves in.

Akela Fell beast indeed.

Vance "Let's not." answering the demons taunts.

Lindyt "This monster has massacred an entire village in cold blood. It's very existence is caused in innocent life, in the blood of women and children, and in the corruption of greed in the hearts of the wicked. Yet the fires that still burn the desiccated bodies which brought it here are insufficient! It demands MORE! Blood for blood! Let us show this beast it's own mortality." howling like a wolf making all of his companions more confident.

Round 2 actions, I have moved everyone that moved and DMNPC the rest accordingly

Moving down to take cover behind a nearby tree Vance lines up his shot and squeezes the trigger.

1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 2 = 21 (-2 is from range)

1d8 ⇒ 4

Passive Initiative: 13
Movement: Move 10 feet to P4 (Using tree for cover)
Standard: Fire Crossbow at Zodiac Demon

Alaire makes no response to the beast's words outside swinging around the tree cover with crossbow in hand, taking aim and loosing a bolt towards it with a grim expression on his face. He moves back behind the tree to use it for partial cover after.

Attack (+1 Divine Favor, +1 Lion's Call): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage (+1 Divine Favor): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The Demon laughs as he advanced towards the celestial dog and butchers it with a single swipe of his claws with no effort at all.

Bisaiden moves closer but keeping cover summoning another dog to hold the demons thirst back but the dog get's ripped to shreds when it attempts to attack the demon.

You think you can cheat me from my debt of blood! I still need more blood!! Give me some freely and you may live or I will gladly take it from you as I devour your souls and bodies as he turns around to locate a man in a red surcoat standing by the road in defiance.

You notice your attacks hit barely but to no effect the bullet just bounced of and the bolt just toppled to the ground after it hit him, as if you should have shot a brick wall.

Pathetic mortals this is your last chance to bend the knee and yield to my power, that I can make yours. As the demon sounds very much enticed with his silver tongue.

"Well that's not good." Vance mutters as he watches the effects of their projectiles.

"Damn.", says Alaire as he elegantly sums up the current situation, shooting a glance over toward Vance.

As far as life choices go, this probably was a poor one.

You foul creature! I will have you answer for everything you have done to my people. In the name of Faia I will make you burn for this as his knight sword catches fire

Round 2 Start

Bisaiden summons forth another war dog to go after the demon. The celestial dog barely evades the attack of the demon but failing to connect one of his own.

6d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 2, 4, 2, 1) = 21

AdremI tire of this its time for you to surrender your souls and blood to me[/b] As he begins to focus and sparks start to show around his body, faint smell of ozone GIGASPARK

The war dog is able to bite the creature with an incredible force that the demon howls and growls at the dog looking at it with for the first time as a possible threat.

Got hit by critical smite lol. Total damage 19 made by the dog.

Deylon doesn't quite make it away on time to avoid the tremendous electrical explosion as Rammsteiner dashes forwards against Adrem avoiding the worst of the electrical blast.

Akela Reflex save DC 16. 21 damage if fail save/half if successful

Vance Smiles grimly at the dog's success and nods to himself. "Not unbeatable. Let's see how he likes this. MAGE BULLETS!"

Pulling arcane energy from himself he relaods and channels power into the weapon causing the runes on the barrel to pulse and glow. Swift action, Mage Bullets ability. Sacrificing Burning Hands to give the gun a +1 enhancement bonus for 11 minute

Pulling back the hammer, Vance squeezes and fires.

Ducking back behind the tree, Vance prepares to reload, hoping his shot was true. 5' adjust back behind the tree for full cover and to break the possible charge line.

1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 19 Touch Attack, +1 PBShot, +1 Lions Call, +1 Mage Bullets

1d10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 magic weapon, in case it matters

ROUND 2 INIT 11

Lindynt produces another javelin from the leather looping draped across his back as he directs Sylvie to a clear line of sight to the grotesque creature. "Eurah!" he grunts as he hurls the projectile at Adrem. Move Action: Move into O6. Standard action to attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Passive Initiative: 13
Movement: Move to O8
Standard: Channel Energy

Alaire stomps forward into the midst of his companions, a soothing prayer ushering forth from his lips, "Adest preserve us and grant us thy strength", causing a burst of healing light to wash forth over his companions, reinvigorating them.

Channel Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Selective Channeling so does not effect the demon. He does choose to heal the summon. Only Jager should be out of range according to the map.

Reflex 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
With healing Hp is now 7
Akela finishes a long chant in an Unknown Language with a gesture, and an eagle materializes behind the demon. (SNA I)
Eagle Attack
Bite 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Talon 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Damage 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Talon 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The devil is enraged and beyond furious at the insult of some punny creatures defying his will. I will torture your souls for eternity looking at the bruise the bullet left on his shoulder as a javelin also passes harmlessly but close to it's head How dare you defy me!! Adrem!!

Burn by the holy flames of Faia

Reinholdt charges the demon dodging it's counter attack barely as he hits the demon for no apparent damage, getting a mocking grin from Adrem in response for his attack.

Round 2

Adrem You think you can cheat me from my debt of blood! I still need more blood!! Give me some freely and you may live or I will gladly take it from you as I devour your souls and bodies. Pathetic mortals this is your last chance to bend the knee and yield to my power, that I can make yours.

As he begins to focus and sparks start to show around his body, faint smell of ozone GIGASPARK

Alaire Adest preserve us and grant us thy strength causing a burst of healing light to wash forth over his companions,reinvigorating them.

Lindyt Eurah! he grunts as he hurls the projectile at Adrem.

Reinholdt Burn by the holy flames of Faia as he charges against Adrem

Vance Not unbeatable. Let's see how he likes this. MAGE BULLETS! as you can see that your bullet while it did no severe damage it has bruised him.

rest of the member of the party are taking move actions or had no important interaction of notice.

Round 3 begins

Bisaiden repeats his summoning magic calling forth another dog in an attempt to swarm the demon, but it is cut down the moment it comes within reach of the demon.

Will do Adrem actions when I have his sheet with me since I'm at work lol. I need to upload the book also by chapters to google docs.

"C'mon!" Vance grumbles in frustration, reloading and firing again.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 touch attack

1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Passive Initiative: 13
Standard: Channel Energy {Selective Channeling}
Move: Stow Crossbow
Misc: 5 Foot Step to N8

Alaire stows his crossbow as he takes a quick step to the side, trying to keep his companions within range as he channels forth another burst of healing energy, "We mustn't fail! Life is too precious to lose another to this vile demon!".

Channel Energy {Selective Channeling}: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Selective Channeling so does not effect the demon. He does choose to heal the summons. Only Jager (maybe SN?) should be out of range according to the map.