[Table Shieldwall] Daughters of Fury (Inactive)

Game Master Nathan Hartshorn

Touch of Good on Vindler (+2 sacred bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for 1 round; stack with Bess for a total of +3 so far)

Marcus moves through the room, sliding behind the devil to help surround it.

Double move into flanking position for Vindler, will provoke an AOO if it is able to take one.

Careful to ration his magic and not knowing how many more of these devils are around, Elaril watches them carefully.

Ready Ear Piercing Scream vs whichever devil recovers from Blindness first.

Sonic Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3

Thrum!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 - 1 = 1

Vegazi's arrow finds its mark again, though it only barely scratches the Lemure. The devils swing about wildly, but don't know where their enemies are.

Will (R)!: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Will (B)!: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Anthys smashes the first into the ground without remorse, while the second continues to flail wildly.

Order 1st round
Elaril, Marcus, Berato, Vegazi
Lemures [B: -1 [blinded]]
Vindlér, Anthys

Vindler hustles past Berato, nodding to the priest in thanks for his blessing. He raises his axe and hopes to himself that the attack does some good, despite his lack of a silvered weapon.

Cold Iron Battleaxe, magic weapon, bless, touch of good, flank: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 21 Damage, magic: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

Vindlér's axe sinks into the nasty gunk that makes up the Lemure, managing to do some damage, but not as much as was hoped.

Order 2nd round
Elaril, Marcus, Berato, Vegazi
Lemures [B: -5 [blinded]]
Vindlér, Anthys

Marcus pokes at the blind fiend, drawing its attention and leaving an opening for Anthys to strike.

Aid Another, Anthys Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
+5 to hit for Anthys next attack

Standard Action: Aid Another

Berato moves ahead, and takes a swipe at the fiend with his consecrated silverhammer.

whammo?: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 for 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 bludgeoning silver dmg.

Elaril grins as Anthys turns the first devil into mincemeat. He keeps a beady eye on the remaining one, ready to incapacitate it should it’s sight return.

Ready Ear Piercing Scream if the devils sight returns

Sonic Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Berato's attack leaves the devil on its last legs, giving Vegazi an opening to try and finish it.

Thrum!: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 - 1 = 8

Her arrow takes it in the throat causing it to collapse and begin dissolving with its brethren. Vegazi turns to everyone, lowering her bow. "Let's find these artifacts, then prepare for a major fight, it doesn't sound like it is dying down out there." This is your friendly GM hint to gather your gear.

Yeah, I get the hint. Anthys will take a few minutes to strap on his plate armor. In the future I will keep a scroll of Swift Girding for Elaril to use on Anthys.
Perception, Scion: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
"Berato, would this buckler be useful for you? I'd like to take one of those magic oils. Elaril or Marcus, do either of you want the crossbow?"

Anthys retrieves his gear and begins donning his armor, asking for assistance where needed.

"Aye, and I could really use the other oil," Vindler says grumpily. "My crossbow isn't near as accurate as I'd like it to be, and I'm afraid I didn't have the foresight you lads did to get a proper melee weapon in silver."

Returning upstairs to grab the rest of my gear as well.

The mod author made several assumptions that good roleplayers (i.e. you guys) don't exactly follow. I just don't want you going into what is essentially the mid-boss of part 1 nekkid.

Once your group is out of the tavern, the extent of the chaos in Arwyll Stead becomes much clearer: townsfolk run through the streets, flocks of gaavs assail buildings and innocents, and lemures pour down the cobblestone avenues in a scene of almost total anarchy.

You are hailed by Mayor Proum, decked out in armor and with a sword and shield in hand, surrounded by several guards. He hurriedly tells you that the leader of the raid was seen running down the streets toward the catacombs. With the town’s guards occupied keeping order and fending off devils outside, he has few other options than to turn to outsiders for help clearing out the monsters from the town’s sacred burial chambers. "If any of you are hurt you can head to the temple of Iomedae for some healing. The priest there may be able to give you some equipment to help with the threat. Please protect our town," is the last thing he says as he rushes off with the guards in tow.

I will take the +1 buckler yes! that will free up my left hand for casting or ranged weapons, etc.
Berato helps Anthys with his armor; Anthys helps Berato with his; same for Vindler and Marcus I suppose. All geared up, Berato casts shield other on Anthys, and tells him not to get further than 35 feet from Berato, else the enchantment will cease. Berato tells the others not to be heroes and let Anthys and Berato soak up most of the blows, "Don't be reckless; let's stay in a tight formation; and leave a spot behind Anthys open for me at all times.

Anthys: shield other duration 4 hours; +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves; half the damage you take goes to Berato.

Elaril snags the Scroll of Daze Monster, a crossbow (if noone else wants it) and the rest of his gear before following the team downstairs.

Vindler bashes axe on shield and nods to the mayor. "Anthys and I are soldiers of Lastwall, and we stand with her people. Rest assured, mayor, we will not let this town fall!"

Definitely interested in stopping by the temple first. I don't think any of us took much damage, if any, but if they have any gear that would helpful, it could only help.

"I have but a few scratches. I wouldn't mind the healing, but even more than that I'd like the priests to ask the Inheritor's favor on us."
Anthys is fairly devout for a fighter, and a follower of Iomedae.

Heals!: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

The cleric at the temple, Ovir, blasts out a quick burst of positive energy over you then hands you a bundle of five raining arrows filled with holy water. Having given you what he can Ovir tells you where the catacombs are then rushes over to the next bunch of guardsman in need of healing.

Diving under the earth, Arwyll Stead’s catacombs are broad and impressive, with 15-foot-tall ceilings throughout. Empty sconces line the walls every 20 feet, clearly there because there is no other light source down here. As you travel further it gets harder to see, except for Vegazi and Vindlér with their natural darkvision.

Once a light source is made/determined

You travel down a large hallway, echoes from ahead being confused and jumbled, making it sound like there is an army down here. After travelling about 150 feet underground a large obstruction appears. A pile of boulders, broken rock, and rubble blocks the main passageway through the catacombs where the ceiling collapsed. On either side of the hallway, five-foot-wide passages lead into other areas. So, are you heading north or south?

"Let's find the leader of this raid. Can anybody see any tracks?"
Perception, Scion: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
Survival is also a +5.

The dust here stirs as Anthys bends down to inspect it. There appear to be some tracks moving north of here, as well as a slime trail, but a set of smaller tracks also move to the south. Slightly over the set of smaller tracks are the large tracks of someone in iron-shod boots.

"Tracks going both ways. My instinct is to go south."

Marcus bends over to examine the tracks Anthys points out, nodding slowly. "I agree. The footprints there look almost like someone is being followed. Let us start there."

Sarcophagi line the walls and occupy the corners of these chambers. The sarcophagi each bear inscriptions and minute cosmetic differences indicative of the individual enshrined. Your ear picks up the sound of fluttering coming from a room to your left.

Where would we have been when we heard that sound? If we're all the way in the central C3 room and can see the thing east of us, Anthys would prefer to take the center-right square (between the sarcophagi) with a row of PCs behind him. If we heard it earlier, Anthys might still be in the corridor heading from C1 into C3. He would prefer to lead the way due to his high AC.

As you were about to step into the first C3 room, so just before you'd be able to turn your head and see the thing.

Knowledge the Planes: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Berato relates the information in regards to the zebub, "They're Hell's little spies, if I remember correctly... hmm... perhaps we can learn a thing or two from this one, before we do the usual 'forced exorcism by way of repeated silver application'?"

"How? You command devils now? If it surrenders and offers to talk, I'll let you handle it."
Anthys starts to move towards the devil, drawing the silver warhammer.
Time to roll initiative? I moved the icons to where I think they would be if we were heading into C3.

The Zebub appears to have heard your party approaching, and turns mid-air toward you. It shoots Anthys a devilish grin before disappearing. You can hear the fluttering of wings as it moves elsewhere.

Order 1st Round
Zebub
Elaril, Anthys, Marcus, Vegazi, Vindlér, Berato

"Well, that's not a good sign. We should stick together, but hurry in case it went to warn someone...or something."

Marcus will move out after Anthys if he moves; Anthys, go ahead and move me into position if you move up. If he doesn't need to double move to stick with the group, Marcus will ready an action to Aid AC on whoever gets attacked in range.

"Can anybody see invisible foes? Or if we can hear approximately where it is, would Elaril's Glitterdust reveal it?"
We found a scroll of See Invisibility here. I assume either Vindlér or Elaril has it.

Glitterdust will reveal it assuming I can cast in the right place.

Elaril would probably have claimed the scroll unless Vindler specifically wanted it.

If Elaril has it & noone else has any great issues, he will retrieve and read it for his turn and point out the creature to everyone else assuming he can see it.

30 minutes of See Invisibility... Go!

The Zebub has been revealed on the map.

Anthys moves up to attack where indicated by the wizard.
Readying an attack for when either Berato or Marcus moves up so I can use Scion. Berato had indicated a preference for a spot behind Anthys, and Marcus said to move him up as well, but there is only one spot there. I think Berato might be better if he is going to use Touch of Good or something.

Can I move into one of the diagonal squares with the sarcophagi? Or do they block the whole square?

Sarcophagi will be difficult terrain.

Marcus moves to follow Anthys, leaving a clear position for Berato to stand behind Anthys in the formation.

Double move to get in position due to difficult terrain.

Touch of Good on Anthys (+2 sacred bonus on attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for 1 round)

Order 1st Round
Zebub
Elaril, Anthys, Marcus, Vegazi, Vindlér, Berato

Vegazi rushes forward as Elaril points out where the enemy is, arrow aimed and ready to see her opponent.

With the force of Torag behind him Anthys is just able to crush his oppoenent, leading to a horrible retching sound and a spatter of blood appearing on the ground before him.

Order 1st Round
Zebub -12
Elaril, Anthys, Marcus, Vegazi, Vindlér, Berato

Delaying Vindlér

Elaril sees the Zebub focusing on something, then Anthys feels his grip on his weapon begin to slip. The Zebub giggles and flies off to your right.

Grease on your warhammer, DC 12 Reflex or drop it.

Order 2nd Round
Zebub -12
Elaril, Anthys, Marcus, Vegazi, Vindlér, Berato

Reflex, Shield Other, Shake it Off, Heart of the Streets, Touch of Good, Purity of Faith trait: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 18
Between his training, the blessings of Torag, and his faith in Iomedae, Anthys easily shrugs off the fiend's magic.
"Elaril, where did it go?"
Maybe Vindlér got his notifications turned off?

Is the Zebub visible now after it cast grease? I think Marcus would be able to see it from his current position if so.

Yep. Entirely forgot that the Zebub has regular invis rather than greater. Anthys you get an AoO on it as it flies away. Vegazi also uses her readied action.

Thrum!: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16

Vegazi's arrow slips in the space between Anthys and the fly looking devil.

Order 2nd Round
Zebub -12
Elaril, Anthys, Marcus, Vegazi, Vindlér, Berato

Anthys strikes the devil as it tries to evade him.
AOO, PA, Touch of Good: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 4 = 9

Then it realizes it didn't move quite far enough away, as the Lastwall soldier closes in on it and takes another swing.
Attack, PA: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 2 = 9
Well that's a miss.

mw consecrated alchemical silver warhammer vs. zebub; Divine Favor, Fate's Favored, Scion of the Lost Empire, Bless: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 silver bludgeoning dmg.

Berato lands a solid hit, but the little devil twists his body at the last minute to avoid most of the blow!

Man, he even flew the long way around to avoid you.

Vegazi fires another arrow, glad that the little devil stayed in her line of sight.

Thrum!: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11

Another skittering arrow and missed shot.

Order 2nd Round
Zebub -25
Elaril, Anthys, Marcus, Vegazi, Vindlér, Berato

Attack, Silver Short Sword, Scion, Bless: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Marcus pushes through his friends, seeking to cut off the Devil's ability to escape.

Move: Move action through Anthys and Berato, triggers AOO vs. AC 23.
Standard: Draw silver short sword and attack.

Opportunity!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Marcus' movement draws the devil out of position temporarily, but not enough that he is able to stab it when he finally sets up next to Berato.

Order 2nd Round
Zebub -25
Elaril, Anthys, Marcus, Vegazi, Vindlér, Berato

Vindler follows his companions further into the catacombs, his shield and axe held at the ready. "Sorry lads," he says as he comes running up behind them, "My mind was elsewhere. Must've gotten sidetracked thinkin' of some other fights."

Double move

Sorry for the absence! Back into the fray!

Elaril advances with the rest of the team and lets loose with an Ear Piercing Scream at the devil.

DC18 Fort Save to take half damage and avoid being Dazed
Sonic Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 5) + 2 = 8