Round 1
Vanyan offers what he knows about the angry little halfling wraith, saddened by its state. He will move and offer a nice lil' sunbeam to the halfling's back.
touch to hit;
Sunbeam DC 27 vs. Blind and also damage (halved on save)
SR
+11 ranged touch
[ dice]1d20+9+2[/dice] vs. DC10 to aid
hp: 118/118
AC: 23/19/15
Saves: F9/R10/W18
Broken Lightbox: 0/1 used
PoP 2: 0/1 used
PoP 1: 0/2 used
GlitterYourFace: 1/2 used
Extend Metamagic: 1/3 used
Babbling Tongues: 0/14 used
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder's Flight: 0/14 used
Staff of Frost: 10/10 charges left
Ice storm (1 charge)
Wall of ice (2 charges)
Cone of cold (3 charges)
[spoiler=Blessing of MuthaAraznin' Fervor]
With this blessing, you call your allies to move forth and empower them to conquer and become victorious. Each round for the duration of this spell, each of your allies can choose one of the following bonuses for that round at the beginning of its turn (their choice).
Increase its speed by 30 feet.
Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.
Round 2
Vanyan pursues, still having light left with his spell.
touch to hit;
Sunbeam DC 27 vs. Blind and also damage (halved on save)
+11 ranged touch
[ dice]1d20+9+2[/dice] vs. DC10 to aid
hp: 118/118
AC: 23/19/15
Saves: F9/R10/W18
Broken Lightbox: 0/1 used
PoP 2: 0/1 used
PoP 1: 0/2 used
GlitterYourFace: 1/2 used
Extend Metamagic: 1/3 used
Babbling Tongues: 0/14 used
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder's Flight: 0/14 used
Staff of Frost: 10/10 charges left
Ice storm (1 charge)
Wall of ice (2 charges)
Cone of cold (3 charges)
[spoiler=Blessing of MuthaAraznin' Fervor]
With this blessing, you call your allies to move forth and empower them to conquer and become victorious. Each round for the duration of this spell, each of your allies can choose one of the following bonuses for that round at the beginning of its turn (their choice).
Increase its speed by 30 feet.
Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.
Conditions = Aerial Tracks (1/10h, 200’r), Bloodhound (1/10h, scent, +8 perception +4 survival with scent), Longstrider Greater (1/10h, +20’ base/+10’ fly), Song (acid and ghost touch on weapons)
Weapon Equipped = Crossbow
Cold Iron, Silver Blanch Bolts =49/60
Cold Iron, Ghost Salt Bolts = 30/30
Cold Iron, Adamantine Blanch Bolts = 30/30
Javelins, MW = 18/18, Javelins = 18/18, Spears = 12/12
Crossbow: Attack: BAB +16/+11/+6/+1, Dex +7, Magic +2, Focus +1, (Deadly Aim -5, Rapid Shot -2) Damage: Dex +7, Magic +2, (Deadly Aim +10) Critical: 17-20 x3 DR: magic, cold iron, silver, good
First Aid Gloves = 10/10
Graveward Shirt = 2/2 Protection from Evil (11m)
Headband = 2/3 Fly (+15, 8min)
Vambraces = 1/1 (immed, deflect arrows)
Cap = 1/1 (re-roll mind-affecting)
Improved Iron Will = 1/1 (re-roll will save)
Inspired = 1/1 (free, until end of next turn: +10’ base move; +1 move or swift action; +4 AC, attack, skill, ability checks; confirm all crits)
Ranger Focus = 4/5 (sw, +6 attack & damage)
Ranger Luck = 2/2 (re-roll my or enemy attack roll)
Lay on Hands = 1/1 (sw/st, 4d6)
Grit = 4/6
Shield of Law = 1/1
Spells (caster level 10, concentration +14, DC 14+)
1) Alarm, Keep Watch, Liberating Command
2)
3)
Aishe also pursues, running up a bit to get in a good position to shoot.
(PB)
(PB, holy, acid; + ghost touch)
"Ah, c'mon, don't go! We were just talking!" Vanyan says, having another light show to go, his hand aglow, you know?
He looks back at the party, then floats back closer. "You guys heal up, I'll check the stables. We have more to place to search."
Perception w/Detect Magic
Atium joins Vanyan as he looks around.
I want to see the bad stuff that happened in the stables. I worked on a ranch. Wow, it seems like a lifetime ago.
Vanyan will follows others to the next area on the map.
"Let's go."
With the clear, Vinas nods to Vanyan and continues on, tackling things in a logical order.
Aishe follows the others, crossbow at the ready.
Actually, Can I have a couple minutes to work on these strange horseshoes?
Atium starts to collect the horseshoes and put them in his bag of holding.
I want to see if I can reshape these things. I have my forge with me, it'll take probably 5 or 10 minutes to see if I can reshape these into crude stakes. At the least, the pounding will attract whatever dangers might be on this level.
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Givena few minutes Atium reforms one of the blackened horsehoes. A memento of sorts in remembrance of home and why he is doing this task set out by the Gods.
The thick wooden doors that protected this winding ramp crumbled to gritty powder and splinters under the force of the Radiant Fire, leaving only the lowered iron portcullis at the top of the ramp to bar the way. Arrow loops along the walls allow defenders to rain missiles on attackers ascending the long ramp, but no attackers remain to do so.
All except for Atium and Tess notice the trap set forth here. One of Hammer Rock’s magical defenses uses holy power and raw force to strike anyone approaching the inner gate, killing or incapacitating them long enough for the castle defenders to rally.
The two buildings to the south used to be the Smithy. These buildings house the forge, cartwright, and other craft operations necessary to maintain the castle and its occupants. Although there are sufficient discarded tools to deduce each room’s purpose, nothing of value remains.
"Uh yeah, let's not go that way just yet. Even if we have the passphrase," Vanyan looks around. "Let's hit the big building last. Let's try over here."
Vanyan will guide the party around to the other side. "Let's try here."
Thank you for letting me work on the horseshoes for a bit. I got what I needed.
Hmph - you look to have found a BabaYaga "boom-cackle". It's a good thing the passphrase has Midnight and Oil in it. We don't want to set off that boom-cackle.
Atium pockets the momento and makes certain to stay away from the magic trap.
Aishe waits for Atium to manufacture stuff and things.
He's fine with Vanyan's suggestion as well, and moves over to cover the party at the new door.
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Vanyan points off to some of the smaller outbuildings first.
The first is a bathhouse. This facility includes a large bath wide enough to accommodate half a dozen people, two smaller rooms with individual baths, and a fireplace for heating water.
Next building appears to be the outer kitchens. This extensive kitchen serves most of the castle’s soldiers and visitors, and it boasts a large bread oven.
Lastly is the large tower to the southwest. Built to accommodate the bronze dragon Ptemiazrol, who resided within the ruin when crusaders came to construct Hammer Rock, this broad tower has thick interior columns supporting its upper level. The knights used the tower’s lower level for storage, and it still holds the remains of timber, quarried stone, and bags of grain (now reduced to gritty ash). No stairs reach the upper level of this aerie as it was Ptemiazrol's personal aerie.
"No stone unturned. Perhaps Ptemiazrol left behind something we can use." Using his shield for a minute, Vinas flies to the top of the mirador and pokes around.
Vanyan will follow behind Vinas when going to the top. His hands will be full of fire seeds, and his eyes open for danger.
Perception
Aishe covers from the ground to start, though his own flying ability is just a word or two away.
Atium stands on the ground. He has a way to fly, but ....
Vinas, you go up ahead and tell us if there's danger. You also have a fancy sword you'll want to test out before I get there and smash the REAL danger.
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Vinas and Vanyan make their way to the top of the tower where it seems Ptemiazrol did indeed leave behind a few useful items.
The dragon’s aerie contains what little treasure he carried from his previous home. This includes bracers of armor +4, a potion of haste (CL 10th), a crown of conquest, 13,400 sp, and 2,110 gp.
Unfortunately you have little time to grab anything as a massive dark shadow blots out what little bit of the sun was shining through. Shielding your eyes you look up to see the dark shadow of a dragon quickly approaching.
Know (Arcana)
Vanyan checks what color the dragon is and casts the appropriate Resist Energy as he moves back down a bit.
Conditions = Aerial Tracks (1/10h, 200’r), Bloodhound (1/10h, scent, +8 perception +4 survival with scent), Longstrider Greater (1/10h, +20’ base/+10’ fly), Fly (8m, +15)
Weapon Equipped = Crossbow
Cold Iron, Silver Blanch Bolts =49/60
Cold Iron, Ghost Salt Bolts = 30/30
Cold Iron, Adamantine Blanch Bolts = 30/30
Javelins, MW = 18/18, Javelins = 18/18, Spears = 12/12
Crossbow: Attack: BAB +16/+11/+6/+1, Dex +7, Magic +2, Focus +1, (Deadly Aim -5, Rapid Shot -2) Damage: Dex +7, Magic +2, (Deadly Aim +10) Critical: 17-20 x3 DR: magic, cold iron, silver, good
First Aid Gloves = 10/10
Graveward Shirt = 2/2 Protection from Evil (11m)
Headband = 1/3 Fly (8m, +15)
Vambraces = 1/1 (immed, deflect arrows)
Cap = 1/1 (re-roll mind-affecting)
Improved Iron Will = 1/1 (re-roll will save)
Inspired = 1/1 (free, until end of next turn: +10’ base move; +1 move or swift action; +4 AC, attack, skill, ability checks; confirm all crits)
Ranger Focus = 4/5 (sw, +6 attack & damage)
Ranger Luck = 2/2 (re-roll my or enemy attack roll)
Lay on Hands = 1/1 (sw/st, 4d6)
Grit = 4/6
Shield of Law = 1/1
Spells (caster level 10, concentration +14, DC 14+)
1) Alarm, Keep Watch, Liberating Command
2)
3)
Aishe activates his headband of flying and gets to some cover as he was probably in the middle of the courtyard. He scans the sky for the actual dragon.
(urban)
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While others flee the open spaces, Atium moves towards the center.
Come Dragon. If you are good, then you will see that the totems I wear honors and fills me with your spirits. But, this place has felt the taint of The Whispering Tyrant, so I assume you are a dread minion of his. In that case it shall be dragon on dragon.
And Atium rages.
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"This dragon made a mistake."
The paladin of Iomedae speaks a series of holy words in genuine prayer. When he opens his eyes they are completely silver. Angelic wings sprout through his armor and his skin turns to a shimmering and reflective sheen.
Tessenarin casts an extended Good Hope on everyone
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Vanyan does indeed catch glints of golden scales among the dragon, though as it draws closer something seems terribly wrong. This ghostly, skeletal creature appears to once have been a dragon, but it is now something far less noble. "Deriliction of duty! You have caused the deaths of all these noble defenders!" The dragon's voice booms.
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BOLD: GO!:
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Dragon │
➤ Vanyan │
➤ Aishe
➤ Vinas │
➤ Tessenarin │
➤ Atium │
"Well, that's not good."
Know (Religion)
Conditions = Aerial Tracks (1/10h, 200’r), Bloodhound (1/10h, scent, +8 perception +4 survival with scent), Longstrider Greater (1/10h, +20’ base/+10’ fly), Fly (1/8m, +15), Good Hope
Weapon Equipped = Crossbow
Cold Iron, Silver Blanch Bolts =49/60
Cold Iron, Ghost Salt Bolts = 30/30
Cold Iron, Adamantine Blanch Bolts = 30/30
Javelins, MW = 18/18, Javelins = 18/18, Spears = 12/12
Crossbow: Attack: BAB +16/+11/+6/+1, Dex +7, Magic +2, Focus +1, (Deadly Aim -5, Rapid Shot -2) Damage: Dex +7, Magic +2, (Deadly Aim +10) Critical: 17-20 x3 DR: magic, cold iron, silver, good
First Aid Gloves = 10/10
Graveward Shirt = 2/2 Protection from Evil (11m)
Headband = 1/3 Fly (8m, +15)
Vambraces = 1/1 (immed, deflect arrows)
Cap = 1/1 (re-roll mind-affecting)
Improved Iron Will = 1/1 (re-roll will save)
Inspired = 1/1 (free, until end of next turn: +10’ base move; +1 move or swift action; +4 AC, attack, skill, ability checks; confirm all crits)
Ranger Focus = 4/5 (sw, +6 attack & damage)
Ranger Luck = 2/2 (re-roll my or enemy attack roll)
Lay on Hands = 1/1 (sw/st, 4d6)
Grit = 4/6
Shield of Law = 1/1
Spells (caster level 10, concentration +14, DC 14+)
1) Alarm, Keep Watch, Liberating Command
2)
3)
If Aishe cannot see the dragon (not sure if the walls are in the way), he’ll drop back to the corner of the building and fly up to the roof if he can (70’ of movement, so he can go up to 30’ up). He’ll then cast Protection from Evil and look around.
If he can see the undead dragon, even a little, he focuses his ire on the beast (swift) before he opens fire and then 5' steps SE to give Atium room to work.
(hope, focus)
(holy, hope, focus)
(hope, focus)
(holy, hope, focus)
(hope, focus)
(holy, hope, focus)
(hope, focus)
(holy, hope, focus)
(hope, focus)
(holy, hope, focus)
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Vanyan knows this sort of undead to be a wyrmwraith. Wyrmwraiths arise from the souls of powerful dragons who refuse to accept death or have an irrational fear of moving on to an afterlife. No longer concerned with amassing wealth and power, wyrmwraiths instead brood with an unrelenting hatred of all living things. They hate other dragons above all else, seeing the existence of those living creatures as a mockery of their own.
Vanyan knows that the breath from this sort o undead will likely be a negative energy.
Aishe flies up to get a better vantage of the dragon as he protects himself from some of the overwhelming evil.
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BOLD: GO!:
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Wyrmwraith │
➤ Vanyan │
Aishe │
➤ Vinas │
➤ Tessenarin │
➤ Atium │
Vinas takes to the air, closing in as best he can for a chance with his holy blade. He whispers a spell of Grace as he does so:
for and [/spoiler]
Round 1
Vanyan reflects into his mostly broken wayfinder, seeing a reflection of a spell he previous cast...and casts it again. He will shoot at the wyrmwraith and hope for the best.
touch to hit (1/3);
Sunbeam DC 27 vs. Blind and also damage (halved on save)
+11 ranged touch
[ dice]1d20+9+2[/dice] vs. DC10 to aid
hp: 118/118
AC: 23/19/15
Saves: F9/R10/W18
Broken Lightbox: 0/1 used
PoP 2: 0/1 used
PoP 1: 0/2 used
GlitterYourFace: 1/2 used
Extend Metamagic: 1/3 used
Babbling Tongues: 0/14 used
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder's Flight: 0/14 used
Staff of Frost: 10/10 charges left
Ice storm (1 charge)
Wall of ice (2 charges)
Cone of cold (3 charges)
[spoiler=Blessing of MuthaAraznin' Fervor]
With this blessing, you call your allies to move forth and empower them to conquer and become victorious. Each round for the duration of this spell, each of your allies can choose one of the following bonuses for that round at the beginning of its turn (their choice).
Increase its speed by 30 feet.
Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.
Atium activates his winged boots and flies forward.
A Frost Drake vs a Gold Dragon. This sounds like a story about to be spoken among Ulfen from The Lands of the Linnorm's to the WorldWound.
This battle will be epic - so take note Tess and come up with catchy words and viscious drum beats to highlight our victory!
Tessenarin casts Haste on the party to allow them to move faster. He then sings giving Ghost touch and electricity to Vinas, Aishe and Atium. he then moves over some hoping to spread out for breath weapon purposes
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Vanyan's sunbeam goes wide, missing the undead dragon as the magic gleams off of the few bronze scales that are left. Vinas glides higher calling forth is holy blade to strike down the dragon.
Tessenarins song flares the weapons to life as the group moves into position around the undead dragon. Atium kicks his boots into gear and speeds off into the air, straight at the dragon.
Atium swoops down below the jaws as the dragon comes back twofold.
Atium gets too close as he gets battered by wings, tooth and maw. Bloodied and beaten his eyes widen in fear as the dragons claw releases a very powerful spell right into his chest.
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BOLD: GO!:
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Wyrmwraith │
➤ Vanyan │
➤ Aishe │
➤ Vinas │
➤ Tessenarin │
➤ Atium │
Round 2
Vanyan seems shocked when his shot misses, usually it's so easy to hit. And he tries again.
touch to hit (2/3);
Sunbeam DC 27 vs. Blind and also damage (halved on save)
[ dice]1d20+9+2[/dice] vs. DC10 to aid
hp: 118/118
AC: 24/20/16
Saves: F10/R11/W20
Broken Lightbox: 0/1 used
PoP 2: 0/1 used
PoP 1: 0/2 used
GlitterYourFace: 1/2 used
Extend Metamagic: 1/3 used
Babbling Tongues: 0/14 used
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder's Flight: 0/14 used
Staff of Frost: 10/10 charges left
Ice storm (1 charge)
Wall of ice (2 charges)
Cone of cold (3 charges)
[spoiler=Blessing of MuthaAraznin' Fervor]
With this blessing, you call your allies to move forth and empower them to conquer and become victorious. Each round for the duration of this spell, each of your allies can choose one of the following bonuses for that round at the beginning of its turn (their choice).
Increase its speed by 30 feet.
Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.
Vinas brings all he has to bear upon the dragon. He opens with a Litany of Righteousness!
for and and
for and and
for and and
Conditions = Aerial Tracks (1/10h, 200’r), Bloodhound (1/10h, scent, +8 perception +4 survival with scent), Longstrider Greater (1/10h, +20’ base/+10’ fly), Fly (1/8m, +15), Protection from Evil (1/11m), Good Hope, Song (ghost touch, electricity)
Weapon Equipped = Crossbow
Cold Iron, Silver Blanch Bolts =60/60
Cold Iron, Ghost Salt Bolts = 30/30
Cold Iron, Adamantine Blanch Bolts = 30/30
Javelins, MW = 18/18, Javelins = 18/18, Spears = 12/12
Crossbow: Attack: BAB +16/+11/+6/+1, Dex +7, Magic +2, Focus +1, (Deadly Aim -5, Rapid Shot -2) Damage: Dex +7, Magic +2, (Deadly Aim +10) Critical: 17-20 x3 DR: magic, cold iron, silver, good
First Aid Gloves = 10/10
Graveward Shirt = 1/2 Protection from Evil (11m)
Headband = 1/3 Fly (8m, +15)
Vambraces = 1/1 (immed, deflect arrows)
Cap = 1/1 (re-roll mind-affecting)
Improved Iron Will = 1/1 (re-roll will save)
Inspired = 1/1 (free, until end of next turn: +10’ base move; +1 move or swift action; +4 AC, attack, skill, ability checks; confirm all crits)
Ranger Focus = 3/5 (sw, +6 attack & damage)
Ranger Luck = 2/2 (fr, re-roll my or enemy attack roll)
Lay on Hands = 1/1 (sw/st, 4d6)
Grit = 3/6
Shield of Law = 1/1
Spells (caster level 10, concentration +14, DC 14+)
1) Alarm, Keep Watch, Liberating Command
2)
3)
He focuses his ire on the beast (swift) before he opens fire. Having now seen the creature, he prays fervently to Abadar for guidance, on his last shot*.
(hope, focus)
(holy, hope, focus, electricity)
(hope, focus)
(hope, focus)
(hope, focus)
(holy, hope, focus, electricity)
(hope, focus)
(holy, hope, focus, electricity)
(hope, focus)
(holy, hope, focus, electricity)
(hope, focus)
(holy, hope, focus, electricity)
Vanyan double flies to where Atium is, hoping the Shakra WraithCatScratcher is going to be okay.
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Being the object of this things attention is the kind of thing that Atium wants. He's made of hearty stock.
The green beam hit him and Atium instantly knows that the powers that flow through Baba Yaga are using this dragon and coming for his soul!
DC 28 to avoid 2 negative levels.
DC 23 (Thanks for the Good Hope!).
He says a quick Prayer to Arazni Yo! Arazni!! and positive energy flows into the Greyflame warhammer. As the green beam is moving toward Atium, He puts the hammer in it's way! The negative energies hit the hammer's head and dulls the magics. Still, the magics are too powerful to be fully denied and a painful streak of pain his his hands. They spasm and he loses his grip!
The hammer falls 40 feet to the ground.
While the hammer falls, crossbow bolts streak upward. A beam of light- like Arazni's smile --also zooms upward to strike the dragon. Ending it.
Aishe is pleased that Atium resists the dragon in all ways. He smiles as he flies around the immediate area.
"Shall we track the dragon back to its lair? Or finish here first?"
If Atium isn't becoming Wraithium, then Vanyan will loot the lair (or make plans to come back for the loose coin) and then be ready to move on.
"Someone want this neat crown? Vinas?" Vanyan asks.
"It's impressive, truly, but my circlet makes me more... me."
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Gathering the gear and making sure Atium is somehow still alive the group only has one last building remaining uninspected.
This imposing stone gatehouse stands as the only entrance to the forty foot-tall keep within Hammer Rock. Its two doorways to the east and west are both sturdy wood, although the western door is broken and hangs awkwardly from its hinges. As the sole means of entering the four-story keep, this imposing gatehouse’s two doorways represent the last line of defense for Hammer Rock.
As you open the door a spectral half-orc ghost wearing full knight regalia marked with the the rank of Captain etched upon his armor hovers in the middle of the keep. It glances at Vinas holy sword. "Have you come to defend the keep or have you come to loot what remains?"
Aishe eyes the ghost. He considers his ghost-touch bolts, but keeps his hands well away from them at the moment. This defender isn't wrong, though the party has good intentions. And if we leave this gear behind and kill all the evil, others will come and help themselves anyway. There is no preservation of this keep...
He waits for Vinas to reply.