DM Delmoth's Planescape

Game Master Delmoth

"Figures." Rinika rolls her eyes in Conor's direction and looks back to figure out what's trying to ambush them.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Conor smirks and shrugs, "Not gonna say I told you so ..." he quips as he also turns around and draws his great blade.

Perceptive teammates might notice that when standing near Conor, his bravado makes them feel braver, inexplicably.

Just a reminder that I have aura of Courage (cause I totally didn't think this archetype got it for a while) and things that wail often make people run away crying

did you happen to prep any of those immediate action spells too? :3

Between the cold, the ruins, and the wailing, Nik tries to remember if he read about this place somewhere...
Knowledge (Planes): what plane is this?: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

"Shamblers, stand next to Conor and hit what he hits." Nik orders as he pulls out his crossbow and starts loading it.

@GM: Does Nik have a surprise round plus a full round to arm himself? :3

Just the one :). We had already started before you added your nice suggestions. Next rest I'll make some changes

Nik tastes the planar energies around him and is confident he's on the Prime Material plane, though not his home.

Little more than a dark shape with two flickering points of light appears and a wispy voice intones, "Your lives are ours on which to feed! You belong to the Lovelost.."

Initiative, no one is surprised
Conor: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Jek: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Nik and friends: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Rinika: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Wraith: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Round 1
Jek <-----------
Nik and friends <-----------
Wraith
Conor
Rinika

Knowledge (Religion) + necropolitan: 1d20 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 3 = 23 you know, the only way Nik doesn't get at least 20 is on a 1
gwahaha

Nik, not wanting to approach, casts Command Undead (DC 17) on the Wraith.
"Guys, you don't want to let it touch you. He isn't kidding about feeding and his bites don't heal."

Not waiting to see if his spell worked, Nik hides behind Jek.
"Maybe step back and see if it goes for the shamblers? Shamblers, step in front of Conor and wait there for a moment."

SA: Command Undead! 35' is more than 30' :(
MA: move 15' right to hopefully be out of range
re: Command Undead: They don't get channel resistance, 'cause it isn't channeling, but it allows SR as well as a will save...
Also, anyone want Mage Armor? Its +4 doesn't stack with armor you're wearing, but it works against incorporeal undead...

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

I find it funny that Nik is hiding behind Jek. But I guess he did break the death truce so he is a valid target now.

That reminds me, is that truce on a per undead basis? For any undead aware that he's broken the truce? Once and done forever? xD
Nik has already used offensive magic on undead at least twice :3

Per undead. So you're fine.

Jek smiles at the wraith and moves next to Conor.

"You need to soften that sales pitch. Make it more inviting. Care to try again?"

He prepares for the wraith to come closer.

Challenge, power attack. Ready action: Attack if it enters range (lethal)

The shadowy figure floats over to Conor and Jek is ready for it, it’s form is disrupted a little by his lance but is by no means stopped. It ignores the undead, sensing no life from them.

Incorporeal touch vs Conor: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Negative energy damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Conor give me a DC 17 fort save or take, Con drain: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The wraith reaches through Conor's armor and touches his chest sending a wave of negative energy through him.

Round 1
Jek
Nik and friends
Wraith
Conor <-----------
Rinika <-----------

Round 2
Jek <-----------
Nik and friends <-----------
Wraith
Conor
Rinika

Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Conor hisses in pain as his life's essense is pulled from his body, "So much for your shambler distraction!" he growls before roaring and whipping up his great blade and slashing diagonally down, then back across on the backswing.

the wraith cutting down a shambler would have been more ideal, but at least I can smite and full attack now

Attack 1, Smite, power attack, furious focus: 1d20 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 3 = 33
Damage, power attack, smite: 2d6 + 13 + 7 ⇒ (1, 1) + 13 + 7 = 22
acid: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Attack 2, smite, power attack: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 3 = 28
Damage, power attack, smite: 2d6 + 13 + 7 ⇒ (6, 2) + 13 + 7 = 28
Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Confirm?: 1d20 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 3 = 28
Crit Damage: 2d6 + 13 + 7 ⇒ (6, 2) + 13 + 7 = 28

Can't recall if the acid crits too, but if it does
Crit Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 1

guess the wraith should maybe have not picked on Conor.

if it matters I get a +3 deflection bonus to this wraith

Rinika casts invisibility and slaps Conor's butt, saying "This'll help until you attack again!" Then she beats a retreat.

if it's one of those energy damage adding things, I don't think it multiplies. I know Flaming doesn't add on a crit, just the base 1d6, but flaming burst will add a d10 until it adds enough dice to match the crit (e.g. 1d6+2d10 on a x3 crit weapon)
Also, incorporeal foes might be crit immune, but undead definitely aren't :3
@Conor: shouldn't you have more bonuses to AC? I know we all have +1 Deflection from ABP, which doesn't matter at the moment, but maybe it's worth double checking...

Nik sighs.
Of course it can sense life somehow... doesn't need goggles like me...
"C'mere, shamblers!" Nik orders before trying to assume control over the wraith again.

Power Over Undead (DC 17)
uses 8->7
This ability doesn't break if they slap it, btw :D
But it's a channeled ability, so no to SR but yes to channel resistance

don't think so, 9 for the plate, 1 for dex plus the +1 for attunement deflection. Don't think we get natural armor till next level?

and yeah, it's corrosive so it's just like flaming, which I don't think gets crit bonuses. Probably should have sold this thing and got the greensteel :)

Quick reminder that since Jek challenged and hit the wraith, it has -2 on saves for one round.

OOooh, I guess it'll last till the wraith's turn and Jek can delay until after Nik then? :3
Alternatively, go ahead and slap it anyway. It seems intelligent, so even if it fails the save it'll get a new chance every day...

I'm hoping that despite the incorporeal and even if the crit doesn't count that Jek and Conor smacked it enough to not need Niks spell :). Though Rinika's handy spell (and butt smack) makes me feel a lot better about Conor's chances in round two.

Will, channel resistance, challenge: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 - 2 = 23 No crits on incorporeal unless your weapon is ghost touch. Total damage so far is 42.

Conor slices and dices the blob of darkness as he turns invisible.

Action to Jek

Jek winces as the wraith hits Conor so hard that he starts sounding like Rinika.

Full attack (challenge, power attack, phalanx formation)

Unmerciful Lance Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 - 2 = 25
Unmerciful Lance Damage (Lethal): 2d6 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 9 + 1 + 6 + 6 = 27

2nd Unmerciful Lance Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 1 - 2 - 5 = 17
2nd Unmerciful Lance Damage (Lethal): 2d6 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 3) + 9 + 1 + 6 + 6 = 30

The shade disappears completely leaving you to the silence of the ruined world.

Nik's brow is furrowed for a moment of concentration before he notices that the wraith is gone.
"Good job guys. Crap, where is Conor? Did he get his soul sucked out? We might have another wraith on our hands."
Nik quickly loads his crossbow.

"Wow, yeah, he vanished right after that thing hit him! You think it's permanent?"

The ground crunches as an armored knee hits the floor and a blade sinks deep, as Conor puts this weight on his sword and breathes deep for a few moments, then cusses in six different languages.

"I'm here and fine." a disembodied voice echos out of nowhere, though clanking of armor can be used to pinpoint the invisible bastard pretty quickly. "Let's keep moving, that things touch is quite unpleasant."

As the group moves out Rinika will feel an invisible hand on her shoulder and a soft, "Thanks."

The chill of the world sinks in deeper. Gonna need another save vs cold vs the unprotected, DC 16

Non-lethal if you fail: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Jek whispers to the air where he suspects Conor is. "If we have to run, I won't know if you're falling behind. No one can see you. Hop on."

Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Conor chuckles, barely covering a shiver, and responds.

"Don't worry about me, if it comes to that we'd be letter off if you carry the mage so he can cover us with spells. I'll keep up. Plus this should wear off in a few minutes... I think."

you guys and your high fort saves...
Shortly after defeating the life sucking undead, Nik finally realizes that Rinika is so extra fluffy today because this place is too cold.

"Hey Rinika, c'mere a second." he says as he pulls out a scroll and hands his crossbow to a shambler to carry for a minute.

After casting the spell on the scroll to charge his hand, he reaches out to pat her head.
"How's that?"

A gift for the queen of the dustmen, lol
5->4 scrolls of Endure Elements

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Rinika starts to scheme with a Cheshire cat grin for a way to get Conor into a compromising position and then dismiss the invisibility, but the chill suddenly takes her, sending a chill through her and setting her teeth to chattering. Scheming forgotten, she huddles into her scarves and coat. She looks at Nik as he pats her on the head, and purrs contentedly as warmth flows through her again. "Thanks Nik, that's way better."

assuming that the endure elements happens after the extra hour of cold exposure, you should be fatigued for another... 5 hours? until that nonlethal heals (normally 1hr per nonlethal). Or I could cast Repair Undead and hope to overcome your save xD
(RAW it isn't healing, but RAI it does undo "entropy")

"Uh- thanks. I mean- uh- my pleasure." Nik says before looking away sheepishly.

Looking for something distracting, he calls to Jek and Conor "Hey guys, if you don't mind me buying new material with the party fund to replace 'em, I've got more doodles to keep us warm."

Aww Rinika, if you want Conor in a compromising position, just ask! Dudes a dog and has no shame ... but maybe pick somewhere warmer ;)

Conor's voice drifts back from the front, "It's cold out here? A bit chilly perhaps, just walk faster!"

Nik shrugs, takes his crossbow back from Skellington the Fifth and continues following Jek.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Rinika glances behind the group as they walk and her eyes narrow. Quietly so as not to alert their follower, she faces forward and murmurs, "Gentlemen, there's another one behind us."

"Crap. I can try to talk to it. Maybe stand back a little bit?"

Nik stops, turns around, and waits a few moments for the others to get farther ahead.
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
He then, unable to spot the wraith, waves in the general direction of where the party just was.
Diplomacy +necrophile: 1d20 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 3 = 16
"I'm Nikrir Leldro, member of the dustmen. Also- uh- hi? Do you need something? Maybe you don't need to suck anyone's soul out right this minute?"

"How much further do we have to go? Could be a whole dead world full of wraiths on the way here right now." Conor mutters to the group.

Have we travelled long enough for Conor to be visible again?

well, the invisibility lasts 7 minutes and taking environmental damage that's still nonlethal is hourly iirc...
@GM: Yeah, can we see him? Rinika will need to grab is butt again soon.
@Conor: hmmm... maybe Nik could gather an army of wraiths while we're here...

You're visible again Connor, you're about 2 hours in now. You have to go 15 miles over rough terrain, you're going to be here all day and night unless you abandon your zombie and/or Connor.

Once the the wraith is spotted it quickly flies away into the darkness.

"Ugh. I'll just treat any more we meet like the first one. Soul-binding first, questions later..." Nik says, turning around.

"Conor has a point, it's too bad I didn't decide to prepare to summon horses for all of us."
"Er- most of us." Nik adds quickly, remembering Jek.

"...Anyway, we can try to push forward a little faster for a bit. Is there room up there for Zombington too?" Nik asks before looking over his shoulder for another wraith.
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Actually, it's Conor who needs to ride Jek to get us above 20'/round movement ^^
Also, we could hustle without the zombie, but only for an hour before we'd need to make checks...and I'm not yet convinced that 2 hours of hustling would be worth my 1 scroll of Mount or abandoning Zombington. Should've left Zombington back at the HQ xD
Light horses move 35'/round even while encumbered, though :D

Due to Fleet Standard, Conor has a speed of 25'. If Jek goes back to medium/heavy load his speed will be 40'.

"Then let's go faster. Conor, get in the saddle. Zombington shouldn't mind the barrel. Nik and Rinika, I trust you can hang on, share the saddle, get in the pack, or figure something out. I may invest in a cart."

Rinika is at 45' with the banner I think. Not quite as fast as Jek but up there.

Conor a little sheepishly crawls up in the saddle, feeling a little awkward at being the one who is slowing the team down.

It isn't but a moment before his easy confidence returns and he grins and slaps his armored thigh, "Room right here in my lap Rinika... Er, I mean saddle bow."

I'm reminded of the hilariously overcrowded cars ofnmy highschool youth.

"I'll uh- I'll be watching behind us..." Nik interjects, not wanting to sit in Conor's lap himself.

After ordering Zombington into one of Jek's many containers, Nik straddles Jek just above the tail with a loaded crossbow.

Rinika looks at the very small amount of space available between Conor's front and Jek's back and gets a little uneasy. "Maybe later."

Conor barks with laughter, apparently over his uneasiness and back to his old self.

"Ah, now we just need a second lance for me. Imagine the damage we could do Jek!"

Are your skelingtons smart enough to follow us behind? Wraiths seem to be ignoring them so they could trudge along unmolested, assuming they can reach the portal on their own.

the skeleton can double move forward for 70' each round. It's immune to the non-lethal damage from hustling.
(It's immune to morale bonuses, but somehow the move speed boost is an enhancement bonus)
If we're hustling, then it'd make sense to stick him in a barrel too, but otherwise we're going 45' or 40' per round. Depending on if Jek is encumbered or not.

As Jek continues to struggle over the difficult terrain, Nik becomes annoyed at the not very smooth ride.
"Remind me that I need a flying mount next time we kill something big enough that flies."

Hour 3
Jek is cold, DC 18: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Conor is cold, DC 19: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Nonlethal: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Hour 4
Jek is cold, DC 18: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Conor is cold, DC 19: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Nonlethal: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Jek suffering the indignity of being ridden by the party pays off and after nearly three hours of being harassed by wraiths arrives at the color pool leading to Yggdrasil, and reportedly Crux.

"Oh good! That was a lot quicker."

Conor gets off Jek rather stiffly, shivering.

"Aye, but a mite bit colder riding and not walking."

CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Conor mumbles a few curses under his breath then stands up straighter. "Better."

cast CLW then use a pearl to replenish the spell. 2 lvl 1 pearls left unused.

technically, you'll want to heal that after we're in a warmer place. Also, healing restores both lethal and nonlethal for the rolled amount, so you'll get back up to your... lowered max hp

"The cold doesn't bother me." Nik shrugs.

Can't send the shamblers first into a good aligned town...
Letting Zombington out of containment, Nik looks to everyone else to go first while flanked on either side by his two loyal servants.