It takes 2 rounds to make it to the base of the bell tower where the party is faced by a 60' ascent to the top with no rope or stairs. A bone devil sits atop the tower chuckling to itself as it looks down on the party.
Arrows on the approach:
1st round
Randtam
2nd round
Benedict
-17HP
Cast CLW on self
-10HP
A bone devil; ware his spikes!
Seeing the ascent and the single foe, Benedict steps back and heals himself.
More properly known as Osyluth devils, they have DR, SR, magic spells, and resistance to some elemental energies (acid/cold) plus immunity to fire and poison. The creature's natural spikes hurt foes that engage it in melee.
Shield other is on Randtam.
Is there an entrance to the tower? Go inside.
I will cast Shield on myself and Bull's Strength on Balator and myself.
Then I will activate the headband and fly up to engage the Bone Devil(I will message Balator and ask if he wants me to carry him to the top)
Sure, ride up with Uuranx.
give all knowledge to friends
summon
Adjustment to above post:
Bow attack mod was 21/16/11 so on Randtam the to hit rolls would have been 40, 35, 23. Not sure if the last one hits? Benedict soaks 15 points on the first 2 and I'll change his cure action in a moment.
Current post:
Do Uuranx and Balator really want to take 2 rounds to cast shield and bull's strength? The devil will get 2 more rounds of arrow shots off in the meantime.
I'm good without it.
hmm, some voice inside is telling me to just go up...I usually listen to that voice...up we go, sans spells.
Retcon for post above given damage received through shield other.
-32 HP
A bone devil; ware his spikes!
Seeing the ascent required and the single foe, Benedict steps back into whatever cover is available and casts air walk (2 hour duration).
Uuranx grabs Balator and starts to fly up to meet the devil. As they ascend a cold, cloying miasma of greasy darkness streams from its hands washing over them.
and sickened
DC 18 Will save for half damage and no sickened.
Randtamm summon action and/or Balator/Uuranx melee.
Heroism +2 hit/saves/skills
Stoneskin 100
-8hp
Activate Touch of Rage1
attack with falchion
last attack
-8 hp
stoneskin 100hp
The dynamic duo fly up and land on the platform atop the tower.
They are each able to get in one attack and both attacks strike home doing significant damage to the devil although at least some is shrugged off by its innate resistances.
The barbs and spikes of its carapace cut into Balator and Uuranx dealing:
The devil drops its bow and claws at
Uuranx
Party action.
attack devil
+
last attack
-7 hp
stoneskin 97 hp
-12hp
Stoneskin 90
Hero +2
The devil collapses under the massive amount of sustained damage that punches through its resistance.
***end of combat***
Anything of value on the devil? Bow?
Is there an entrance to the tower up here?
The bow is a +3 composite flaming longbow. Nothing else of value in the area.
There is a catwalk ringing the inner tower with access to arrow slits but not stairs up or down.
At the base of the tower is a massive set of double doors that appear to enter to the main chamber of the cathedral.
Balator will grab the bow just in case he needs a ranged weapon.
Fly back down to the door and give it a once over for traps.
-32HP
Casts
-5HP
You OK Randtam?
Balator definitely thinks the door is trapped.
Have everyone move to a safe spot while Balator tries to disable.
Do I look ok with two flaming arrows in my body
No Benedict I am not Ok.
Find a very safe place away from the most likely deadly trap.
"Does Uuranx need to bonk you on the head again Benedict? Clearly Randtam needs succor."
A glint of fury passes over Benedict's face before his normal calm returns.
Yes, well, ahem.... Since we are new companions maybe you misunderstand me. Clearly I know Randtam is hurt; if for no other reason than I took half his wounds as my own.-a little bitterness creeps into the last of his words.
Maybe I should of ask 'would you like healing'. I have ventured with some that do not bother to ask for aid until they are badly wounded and others still who's power grows the more pain they take. I'm sure I'll figure this out before any thing dire happens.
~heals 19 points~
Unfortunately Balator is unable to disable the diabolical trap and it releases hundreds of sword blades into the area he inhabits.
DC 30 REF for half.
As the door explodes in a hail of swords it also swings open and a group (6) of massive ghouls storm out; behind them is a strange three-armed giant storm flanked by what look like ragged oak trees that walk.
Balator action, then monsters, then rest of party.
0 damage with evasion
"Think I'm gonna need some help with these guys."
Attack whatever I can get a full attack on if possible, they should be flat footed AC and that should also allow for sneak damage.
hero +2
stoneskin 90
-12 hp
Balator cuts down one ghoul, it's badly distended belly bursts from the blows and cover the area with offal. DC 17 FORT save or be sickened for rounds and contract ghoul fever. His third blow badly wounds another ghoul.
Four ghouls swarm about Balator, flanking him.
Ghoul 1 (non-flanking)
Ghoul 2
Ghoul 3
Ghoul 4
A hit causes paralysis (DC 17 FORT save)
The giant reach-attacks Balator with a massive 2-handed mace
The evil oaks move towards Balator's back, their roots rippling through the ground. The unengaged ghoul shrieks wildly with blood lust.
Balator cuts down one ghoul, it's badly distended belly bursts from the blows and cover the area with offal. DC 17 FORT save or be sickened for [dice=]1d6 rounds and contract ghoul fever. His third blow badly wounds another ghoul.
Four ghouls swarm about Balator, flanking him.
** spoiler omitted **The giant reach-attacks Balator with a massive 2-handed mace
[dice=]1d20+24; 3d6+19
[dice=]1d20+19; 3d6+19
[dice=]1d20+14; 3d6+19The evil oaks move towards Balator's back, their roots rippling through the ground. The unengaged ghoul shrieks wildly with blood lust.
WTF Mr. DM and all your 20's!
"A little help guys!"
-66 hp
stoneskin 50
hero +2
You aren't even down 1/2 HP and still have 50 stoneskin left. Quit crying! :D
@Benedict. Thank you for your aid.. I am angry and injured it has nothing to do with you. I have very little trust in this Existence. Please work with us. We have struggled mightily through our endeavor. believe in us and we will believe in you. This is now your trial as well. I appreciate the abilities and skills you bring to our battle.
Before Randtam randomly reacts he wants reassurance about what is going on.
join in the attack
if I can
you tell me what I can get to
Activate Touch of Rage 2
attack with falchion
last attack
+
@Benedict. Thank you for your aid.. I am angry and injured it has nothing to do with you. I have very little trust in this Existence. Please work with us. We have struggled mightily through our endeavor. believe in us and we will believe in you. This is now your trial as well. I appreciate the abilities and skills you bring to our battle.
Before Randtam randomly reacts he wants reassurance about what is going on.
[dice=know nature]1d20 + 18
[dice=know-planes]1d20 + 14
[dice=religion]1d20 + 13
[dice=arcana]1d20 + 20
[dice=Randtamknowall]1d20
The bloated corpses appear to be a variant of ghoul. They seem much stronger than a normal ghoul and Randtam surmises that they receive extra power from the unholy nature of the ruins. The trees he identifies as 'quickwoods'-These carnivorous plants prize human and elven flesh, but eat anything they manage to catch. Quickwoods typically explore an area, taking note of any oak trees, and then root themselves and wait for prey to wander by. They use their oaksight ability to maintain constant surveillance of their hunting grounds and send their roots out to drag likely prey back to them. Finally, Randtam notices that the giant is somewhat smaller than most giants he has read about, maybe a result of the deformity that gives it a third arm.
Uuranx cuts down an unsuspecting ghoul as it circles the melee swirling about Balator. It's belly explodes showering the area with foulness.
DC 17 FORT for Uuranx/Balator or sickened.
5 ghouls (4 surrounding Balator; 3 flanking)
2 trees (turning to confront Uuranx)
1 giant (far side of combat reach attacking Balator)
Randtam and Benedict then Balator. Benedict is delaying until after Randtam's action.
Randtam, focus on the giant if you can. I think it is directing the ghouls and that's why they have so easily pierced my enchantment against undead!
~Current spell effects~
Shield other-Randtam
Airwalk-Self
Hide from undead-all
~Randtam bump~ (assuming server is functioning)
Cast lightning
Benedict points his right finger at the mob swarming Balator and spins it in a spiral-Be judged by my mistress.-he says almost quietly and the sound of celestial chime rings.
The lumbering giant doesn't move a muscle and takes the full blast of Randtam's bolt. The sound of the chime seems to hurt and blind four of the ghouls, while the fifth is not as severely affected. The giant roars in anger as it takes the full brunt of Benedicts spell and appears to be blinded as well. The spell appears to have no effect on the tree-like creatures.
5 ghouls (4 surrounding Balator; 3 flanking; 4 currently blind)
2 trees (turning to confront Uuranx)
1 giant (far side of combat reach attacking Balator; currently blind)
Balator action
Hack at the ghouls!
-66 hp
stoneskin 50
hero +2
Balator cuts down another ghoul and severely wounds another.
4 ghouls (4 surrounding Balator; 3 flanking; 4 currently blind)
2 trees (turning to confront Uuranx)
1 giant (far side of combat reach attacking Balator; currently blind)
The blind ghouls grasp and gnash at Balator
Blind ghoul 1 (non-flanking)
Blind ghoul 2 (flanking)
Blind ghoul 3 (flanking)
Blind ghoul 4 (flanking)
The blinded giant lashes out in fury at Uuranx
as the two trees send rooted tendrils at the massive half-orc
Tree 1
Tree 2
Party action
attack trees with falchion
last attack
~Randtam bump~
Dang it. I posted.
Did my bolt damage the giant? It took the full blast but did it take damage?
If yes, lightning bolt again.
If not, Magic missle
Benedict tosses two darts at the giant.
The giant receives another massive blast of electricity from Randtam and looks significantly damaged, while Benedict's darts do little. Balator cuts down another ghoul; the putrescence of the previously exploded bellies has made you impervious to its foul stench. Uuranx cuts a chunk of wood from a menacing oak.
3 ghouls (all surrounding Balator; 2 flanking)
2 trees (confronting Uuranx)
1 giant (far side of combat reach attacking)
Ghoul 1 (non-flanking)
Ghoul 2 (flanking)
Ghoul 3 (flanking)
The giant smashes at Balator
Tree 1
Tree 2