M Dhampir (Ancient Born) Monk (Qinggong Hungry Ghost) 6 / cleric (crusader) 1 | AC 17 T 17 FF 15 | HP 58/58 | F +9 R +8 W +12 | CMD 28 | Init +2 | Perc +14 darkvision 60', lowlight vision | ki 7/7 | kick 6/6 | rest 7/7
Slight adjustment to the plan. I think I can still get to the azata circle in 2 rounds if I first attempt a gentle rest attack - solely considering distance, no other factors.
"Uh, Angela, you are too close! You too Lynn!"
Sleeping Sword touches his holy symbol and glows with a soft, peaceful radiance. He slips one shoulder out of his backpack, and with his strange, lurching gait runs over towards Illvater, dropping his pack just behind Lynn.
'Illvater, I grant you the rest you have been denied! In the name of the Empress of Heaven, sleep once more!"
defensive fighting touch attack vs Illvater, Gentle Rest:1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 - 4 = 13Gentle Rest domain power, staggers undead for 3 rounds on a hit. Illvater charged this round, so I'm hoping that's enough to hit (and might Angela have actually hit?).
and since he can already see that Illvater is undead... know.religion to identify:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7that's a nope, I'm sure
useful stuff in pack:
2 x alchemist fire
2 x holy water
1 x tanglefoot bag
scroll of obscuring mist
scroll of read magic
scroll of magic weapon
scroll of protection from evil
(The negative energy healing stuff is on Sleeping Sword's person, as are his wands)
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
dice:
1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 4 = 14
Sleeping Sword wrote:
Illvater charged this round, so I'm hoping that's enough to hit (and might Angela have actually hit?).
You both do. The charge feels like it happened last year.
Deathwatch doesn't give a person the ability to see through illusions (just to know its life status). The will save I just rolled for Sleeping however does.
Sleeping:
Beneath the glamer the 'dragon' is more like a pickled, water-logged wight. It's skin and scales dangle loose over its protruding bones. The thing smells of mold and rot.
With the lightest touches the Sleeping Sword funnels his ki though the monster, jolting it.
Round 2! (Final Battle Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Almaas shaken rd 1
__ Rhinshin -14 hp
__ Kala
__ Stinky
__ Angela
__ Lynn
__ Sleeping Sword
__ Kalkamedes -16 hp
__ Koth'Vaul
__ Illvater! -15 hp, staggered rd 1 (corrected)
"You are only delaying the inevitable. Cut me from this cage, and I will repay you with your lives. It is old and failing as it is. Even if you were to flee, I would come for each of you in short order."
"Well lads, let me tell you the tale of the captains daughter! She's small an' deadly an tail split to nine she'll rend ya apart n' body n' mind!" Though an odd thing to say it had a sudden surge of confidence.
Standard to start bardic performance inspire courage +1attack/damage/against charm/fear Move to draw a pistol while moving, shouldn't provoke Aoo unless it's got reflexes. Also placed my dancing lights on the battlemap so we have a proper reflection as to what kind of lightsource we've got
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Lynn, The room is lit (albeit just this side of dimly) by eerie green light that shines from bits of metal stuck in the walls of the cavern.
Round 3! (Final Battle Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Almaasshaken rd 2
__ Rhinshin -14 hp
__ Kala
__ Stinky
__ Angela
__ Lynn
__ Sleeping Sword -15 hp
__ Kalkamedes -16 hp
__ Koth'Vaul
__ Illvater! -15 hp, staggered rd 2
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Thunk thunk go Almaas's arrows into the creature's flank.
Round 3! (Final Battle Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Almaas shaken rd 2
__ Rhinshin -14 hp
__ Kala
__ Stinky
__ Angela
__ Lynn
__ Sleeping Sword -15 hp
__ Kalkamedes -16 hp
__ Koth'Vaul
__ Illvater! -31 hp, staggered rd 2
"When last we heard of ol'blimy Tod, t'was the captain's daughter that silenced 'is song..." Lynn stepped forward towards the dragon and pointed her pistol at it and fired. She then pulled a alchemical shot and reloaded it quickly.
M Dhampir (Ancient Born) Monk (Qinggong Hungry Ghost) 6 / cleric (crusader) 1 | AC 17 T 17 FF 15 | HP 58/58 | F +9 R +8 W +12 | CMD 28 | Init +2 | Perc +14 darkvision 60', lowlight vision | ki 7/7 | kick 6/6 | rest 7/7
That was brave Lynn! thanks and I hope this plan works out ok! Kala can you move Stinky to free up a charge lane for me please? It probably would be best to send him to the dragon, but we are currently blocking each other's charges. If Stinky double moves this turn he'll avoid an AoO though.
Also Kala I recommend using your CLW spell on the Azata now - I don't think we can get you a CLW wand this turn in time for you to use it, so that would be a turn of healing lost. Also, if you use your spell you will have a move action free to draw a CLW potion, and be able to administer that next round. This assumes you are able to 5' step inside the circle.
if Stinky moves out of the way:
Sleeping Sword takes the opportunity to dash to the Azata circle, and brings his skymetal sword down on the metal runes of the circle that imprisons the azata.
charge the circle, inspired:1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 13damage, two hands:1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13
If for any reason Stinky does not leave a charge lane, I'll probably just double move next to the circle - but I'll do that on the map if and when needed.
Why, Sleeping, I thought you'd never ask! To be truthful, though, i had been contemplating having angela do something stupid (i.e. provoke) but looking at that damage roll I'm very glad she didn't
Anglea gives a nod at Lynn for her sacrifice, not sure if she'd ever be able to do that herself. But giving how Sleeping had been eyeing dashing off to the circle, that was probably the best course of action.
Instead the little one, reaches down and takes the tanglefoot back of her belt. Removing the strip of metal that had been keeping the chemicals from mixing, she shakes the bag for the precise 3 seconds that is recommended and then takes aim and stops for a second taking the time to properly calculate the trajectory and angles for a proper toss. "Sticky mess in the hole!" The little one then backs up a step to hopefully avoid getting chomped to bits.
Flinging the bag, with inspiration (costs 2 points):1d20 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 4 + (6) = 21
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Round 3! (Final Battle Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Almaas shaken rd 2/5
__ Rhinshin -14 hp
__ Kala
__ Stinky
__ Angela
__ Lynn -17 hp
__ Sleeping Sword -15 hp
__ Kalkamedes -16 hp
__ Koth'Vaul
__ Illvater! -33 hp, staggered rd 2/3, entangled rd 1/3
Female CG Human Hunter 8 | HP 81/81 | AC 19, T 12, FF 18 | CMB +10, CMD 21 | Fort +10 (see Traits), Ref +8, Will +6 | Init +1 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +11 | Animal Focus avail: 8/8 | Spells 1st: 5/5; 2nd: 5/5; 3rd: 2/2 Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
Plagued with indecision about which action is most imperative, Kala watches in horror as the dragon wreaks havoc on her teammates. In a flash, her decision is made. Here goes nothing! Pointing at the monster behind them, Kala commands her wolverine: "Stinky, attack!"
She then takes a deep breath, steeling herself, and attempts to step through the circle to crouch beside the azata.
If Kala can move adjacent to the azata:
Kala will cast Cure Light Wounds and draw a potion of CLW from her pack. CLW:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Male wolverine 6 | HP -17/48 | AC 24, T 13, FF 21 | CMB +7, CMD 20 | Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +3* (see Defense spoiler) | Init +3 | Perception +5 | Speed 30ft | Climb 10 ft | Burrow 10 ft | Active conditions: Dead
Finally! Now that makes sense! Stinky tears off in the direction of the monster, intent on biting its Achilles' tendon. Just as he's taking off, he spies Sleeping Sword barreling towards him, so he swings left to go around the other side of the pillar. Skidding to a halt at the dragon's feet, Stinky bares his teeth and growls a challenge.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Kala steps into the circle somewhat surprised at the fact that she can pass through the barrier. She applies some divine energy to the fallen figure. The woman doesn't stir.
Sleeping Sword brings his blade down upon the rings with a loud metallic ring.
Kalkamedes steps into the circle beside them and seems to regard the woman.
And Stinky leaves wolverine marks in the ground while skidding to a halt before the dragon.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Almaas's arrows find the back of the knees of Illvater's back legs.
Round 4! (Final Battle Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Almaas shaken rd 3/5
__ Rhinshin -14 hp
__ Kala
__ Stinky -11 hp
__ Angela
__ Lynn -17 hp
__ Sleeping Sword -15 hp
__ Kalkamedes -16 hp
__ Koth'Vaul
__ Illvater! -55 hp, staggered rd 2/3, entangled rd 2/3
Male wolverine 6 | HP -17/48 | AC 24, T 13, FF 21 | CMB +7, CMD 20 | Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +3* (see Defense spoiler) | Init +3 | Perception +5 | Speed 30ft | Climb 10 ft | Burrow 10 ft | Active conditions: Dead
Stinky flies into a Rage and attacks the monstrosity before him with teeth and claws.
Female CG Human Hunter 8 | HP 81/81 | AC 19, T 12, FF 18 | CMB +10, CMD 21 | Fort +10 (see Traits), Ref +8, Will +6 | Init +1 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +11 | Animal Focus avail: 8/8 | Spells 1st: 5/5; 2nd: 5/5; 3rd: 2/2 Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
Kala force feeds one potion of Cure Light Wounds to the azata, then fishes out her last one from her pack. "This better work," she mutters as she does so. Glancing up at Kalkamedes, she speaks to him in a harried voice: "You got somethin' to do here? Do it!"
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Yes, Sleeping Sword is definitely damaging the 10,000 year-old magical artifact. -30 hp thus far.
Her arm being released from the dragon's gnarly maw Lynn retreated pulling the wounded arm to her stomach to try and help keep pressure on it. "She tied 'im close n' cut 'is back with nails sharper 'n glass!" Suddenly the swaying and singing dancer becomes three all mimicking each-others movements, her voice sounds ever so slightly distorted from the three sources now singing the song. Each continued to prance in a small section next to Stinky as the ghostly torch-like wisps above them all shifted to illuminate the cavern better. From as close as Stinky is he'd be able to see how Lynn's injured arm now shakes from pain despite her attempt to stay cheery.
Free 5ft south, maintain bardic, and slightly shift the dancing lights, standard:Cast mirror image Lynn never grabbed a tanglefoot bag so best to prepare one and hit it again before it breaks out of the previous one, it'll only get a +4 instead of a +6. Also hoping a good Know:religion check'll provide some more info on the monster.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Did you want to cast defensively? Inquiring GMs want to know.
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Sure, I was just checking since it looked like what you were trying to do was avoid being hit this time and in the future. ;)
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Lynn:
The dragon is a undead fast zombie. That is, a fleshy mindless undead. Zombies are very tough to put down. Most zombies are slow and have to be hacked to bits. Fast zombies while still pretty tough are also incredibly fast and agile. And can take a number of attacks on a full attack action. However they are not as resistant to non-slashing weapons as typical zombies.
Rhinshin misses the monster as it thrashes at the goo entangling it.
Round 4! (Final Battle Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Almaas shaken rd 3/5
__ Rhinshin -14 hp
__ Kala
__ Stinky -11 hp
__ Angela
__ Lynn -17 hp
__ Sleeping Sword -15 hp
__ Kalkamedes -16 hp
__ Koth'Vaul
__ Illvater! -55 hp, staggered rd 2/3, entangled rd 2/3
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Sleeping Sword:
Dathwatch would tell you that the ghaele azata is 'fighting off death.'
M Dhampir (Ancient Born) Monk (Qinggong Hungry Ghost) 6 / cleric (crusader) 1 | AC 17 T 17 FF 15 | HP 58/58 | F +9 R +8 W +12 | CMD 28 | Init +2 | Perc +14 darkvision 60', lowlight vision | ki 7/7 | kick 6/6 | rest 7/7
GM:
"Fighting off death' is 'alive with 4 or more hp'; is the azata now conscious? It looks like Kala hasn't rolled healing for the CLW potion she's administered this round. Also, Rhinshin missed but the dragon might still take 1hp splash damage I think? Every little helps!
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Sleeping Sword:
More like the azata has more than 4 hp left before actual "death", but may or may not be into positive integers yet. I wish the spell was worded more betterish. And why is it that every rule in this game require a law degree to figure out? What do you even call negative hit points--those point things beneath 0 hp? Miss points? End GM rant. ;p
Not entirely sure what to de doing right at the moment, Angela hems and haws at the prospect of going for Sleeping's bag of goodies... but decides on not risking a love bite from the maggoty monstrosity. she instead reaches for her belt and pulls out a flask filled with a sickly green color. She reaches back and lets the object fly, hoping it will smash against the undead thing and burn away some of it's flesh. She then glances back at the group around the Azata. "Uhhh, doe you guys want some more healing? Otherwise peppering it with crossbow bolts is about all I've got!"
Acid flask, green thought bubble, 2nd range increment:1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 - 2 = 9 Where?:1d8 ⇒ 6 Damage:1d6 ⇒ 3
GM, what are your thoughts on the 'feeding an extract to another person' debate?
M Dhampir (Ancient Born) Monk (Qinggong Hungry Ghost) 6 / cleric (crusader) 1 | AC 17 T 17 FF 15 | HP 58/58 | F +9 R +8 W +12 | CMD 28 | Init +2 | Perc +14 darkvision 60', lowlight vision | ki 7/7 | kick 6/6 | rest 7/7
"Uh, Kala has just fed the azata a potion but not rolled the dice for it yet, I have one spell if the potion is insufficient! I must break the circle first! Uh, bolts, Angela! The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: Always Shoot the Undead Dragon!"
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Angela's acid flask just hits the entangled dragon. It sizzles on its cheek.
After Kala gives her the potion the woman begins to stir. She looks up into Kala's and Sleeping Sword's faces and speaks and the sound is like the memory of a pleasant springtime song from each individual's past.
"The circle... imprisons me, but hedges out the undead...."
He doesn't believe in 'game balance'. Gandalf always lets him pass. As a feat, he has Exotic Weapon Proficiency (beard). The city guard often question him, just because they find him so interesting. His dice bag is woven from tarrasque leather. His TPKs end game lines. His blood cures moderate wounds. He once punched a flumph. Yes, you heard me. He belongs to a prestige class whose sole requirement for entry is just being him. ♬ He is indeed, the most interesting GM in the world. ♬
Round 5! (Final Battle Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Almaasshaken rd 4/5
__ Rhinshin -14 hp
__ Kala
__ Stinky -26 hp, dying
__ Angela
__ Lynn -17 hp
__ Sleeping Sword -15 hp
__ Kalkamedes -16 hp
__ Koth'Vaul
__ Illvater! -58 hp entangled rd 3/3
Female CG Human Hunter 8 | HP 81/81 | AC 19, T 12, FF 18 | CMB +10, CMD 21 | Fort +10 (see Traits), Ref +8, Will +6 | Init +1 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +11 | Animal Focus avail: 8/8 | Spells 1st: 5/5; 2nd: 5/5; 3rd: 2/2 Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
@TWMIGM: By my calculations, Stinky should be at -1 due to rage, and -7 hp once rage ends, not -26. He only has 25 hp when raging at full health, and 19 when not raging. Did I miss something? If not, then Stinky is definitely permanently dead.
At the azata's words, Kala has a flash of inspiration. "Wait, Sleeping! We could all get into the circ--" Then, at the edge of her vision, she seen Illvater bite down, hearing a sickening crunch and Almaas cry out her wolverine's name. A shocked gasp escapes her, followed swiftly by an anguished scream: "Stiiiiiinkyyyyyyyy!"
Dropping the potion of Cure Light Wounds which she was holding an inch or two off the floor, she springs up in a blind rage, hurtling towards the monstrosity that crunched her smelly wolverine savior. "Yaaaaahhhh!!!
She charges straight up to Illvater, skids to a stop, and screams a challenge, then immediately questions the wisdom of that decision. With a growl of frustration on top of all her other emotions, she raises her shield and glances at the mangled body of Stinky as she shouts to everyone else: "Get to the circle! Run! Now! It'll protect you!"
Double move to run straight at Illvater, provoking an AOO. Run while you can, guys. Worst case scenario, we bring the dragon to the azata so she doesn't waste a round moving.
