[dice=Alie]1d20+14 +2[/dice], +2 vs illusions
[dice=Valrar]1d20+11[/dice]
[dice=Wynnreyell]1d20+13[/dice], +2 vs fear and enchantments
[dice=Shump]1d20+11[/dice], Immune charm, disease, fear
[dice=Rhino]1d20+5[/dice], +4 vs enchantment
[dice=Tortuga]1d20+18[/dice], +2 vs enchantments
[dice=Gaius]1d20+14[/dice], +4 vs enchantment, +10 vs mind affecting, +2 vs transmutation, +1 vs death
[dice=Sir Ambrose]1d20+13[/dice], +4 morale vs enchantment, +4 untyped vs enchantment, +2 vs sleep, paralysis, stun, +2 vs aberrations, undead, outsiders SLA's, SU and spells, +1 vs death
[dice=Ambassador]1d20+7[/dice], SR24
Male Samsaran (Dual-Cursed) Lunar Oracle 17 (AC 28/20/18; HP 139/139; Fort +13, Ref +23, Will +14; Init +13; CMD 17; Perception +26)
Gaius looks thoughtful.
"Before we head up, I might do a little buffing..."
Thinking of doing something a little ridiculous - specifically, stacking Bone Fists, Righteous Might, Aspect of the Wolf, and Divine Vessel on Sir Ambrose; only one of them has the Polymorph descriptor, so I believe they can - I just haven't tried it, because usually, a Gargantuan animal companion doesn't fit ;-)
I also plan to drop a Freedom of Movement on myself, and Sir Ambrose, to deal with the wind.
You cannot have multiple size increasing effects on a target, polymorph or not. The wind doesnt affect either of you, you are too large and air walk doesnt require fly checks. I will also add that multiple round per level spell effects may well expire before anything actually happens. Skyreach itself is over 200' high.
Male Human (Taldan/Ulfen) Swashbuckler 15 | HP 102/157 | AC 40/26/25 (currently 41/27/25) | F +15, R +22, W +14 | CMB +12, CMD 30 | Init +11 | Perc +1 | Fortification 25% | Panache 3/8 | Charmed Life (+5) 3/6 | Imp. Iron Will 0/1 |
Active Conditions:
Planar Infusion II (+1 Fort, +2 Demoralize, +2 Crit Confirm, Curse Terrain 1/day), Freedom of Movement, Fly, Stoneskin, Heroism, Haste
"Doubt I can ferry anyone here up with me. But who knows what dastardly things Vahlo or Torch set up to deter us up the tower?"
The group flies up to Skyreach, rounding the central tower and heading towards the glowing rift in the sky. As you reach the lip of the western tower the invisibility purge reveals the Triple Spired Decemvirate member lurking near the top. Only Gaius spots him. Gaius also spots on the top of the central tower a second, strange looking creature.
Gaius and Wynn can act in the surprise round. The map is updated, the towers and platforms are at different elevations. You are currently 150' in the air. Wynn is taking a -4 penalty to ranged attacks due to the wind.
Realising he has been spoted Vahlo calls out, Do not interfere you fools, you are being used by Torch.
The Decemvirate member looks over to Wynn and shakes his head, You now that we do not disclose our identities. For the sake of Absalom and the threat Torch now poses to it I must stop you.
With that he levels his blade at Shump calling out to him, Do not interfere and swoops down onto him.
That roll is a threat, I am going to give Gaius a chance to force a reroll if he wishes to do so before I resolve the rets of it.
Gaius twists fate around Vahlo, he prevents the serious looking wound which was threatened but still the Decemvirate member connects on Shump.
Shump takes 45 slashing damage, 10 fire damage and 35 negative energy damage
Wynn casts his spell, preparing the kill off the member of the Decembirate, a rather bold move.
The creature on top of the tower raises one multicoloured hand and unleashes a beam of black energy at Valrar. Neither Wynn nor Alie recognise the spell (distance penalties apply). Valrar screams as his flesh begins to rot and decay before his very eyes.
Male Human (Taldan/Ulfen) Swashbuckler 15 | HP 102/157 | AC 40/26/25 (currently 41/27/25) | F +15, R +22, W +14 | CMB +12, CMD 30 | Init +11 | Perc +1 | Fortification 25% | Panache 3/8 | Charmed Life (+5) 3/6 | Imp. Iron Will 0/1 |
Active Conditions:
Planar Infusion II (+1 Fort, +2 Demoralize, +2 Crit Confirm, Curse Terrain 1/day), Freedom of Movement, Fly, Stoneskin, Heroism, Haste
Parry:1d20 + 32 - 7 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 32 - 7 - 2 = 37
Valrar tries to block the incoming blade, but is in too much pain.
Is he using a reach weapon? Won't matter this time, but I'm conserving my immediate action for Dodging Panache or Charmed Life.
Male Human (Taldan/Ulfen) Swashbuckler 15 | HP 102/157 | AC 40/26/25 (currently 41/27/25) | F +15, R +22, W +14 | CMB +12, CMD 30 | Init +11 | Perc +1 | Fortification 25% | Panache 3/8 | Charmed Life (+5) 3/6 | Imp. Iron Will 0/1 |
Active Conditions:
Planar Infusion II (+1 Fort, +2 Demoralize, +2 Crit Confirm, Curse Terrain 1/day), Freedom of Movement, Fly, Stoneskin, Heroism, Haste
I'll try for the next one. Any more I'll let through.
Valrar turns the second blow aside. With a snarl of frustration he turns his attention to Gaius but he manages to duck out of the way. Finally he turns his attention to Wynn. Levelling his blade he snarls, Do not interfere elf!
Rolls:
Attack 2 vs Valrar, height:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Attack 3 vs Gaius, height:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Attack 4 vs Gaius, height:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Round 1
Gaius
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Vahlo
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Wynnreyell
Alie
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Creature
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Sir Ambrose
Valrar
Shump
Bold may act.
Group Effects:
Status, anyone can read:
Alie 142|125
Gaius 131|131
Sir Ambrose 110|110
Shump 60|150, bleed 1, smited
Valrar 111|111, 7 negative levels
Wynnreyell 122|122, smited
The Ambassador 60|63, 2 negative levels
Wynn unleashes a flurry of attacks against Vahlo. As the first twinned arrows streak towards him his buckler snaps into place and deflects them harmlessly away. Of the remaining attacks only the third connects, lodging in Vahlos arms. The electrical energy crackles around him but seems to have no effect at all however he is burned by the weapons holy power.
Vahlo takes 30 damage. It is apparent that he is immune to electricity
From the tower above the strange, multicoloured, tentacled creature swoops down despite the lack of any apprent means of flight. As it approaches Wynn is able to take a shot at it but it flashes through empty air. The creatures huge jaws open wide as it snaps out at him.
The massive jaws clamp down on Wynns arm tearing flesh. However, perhaps worse the wound now seems to be rotting and necrotic.
Wynn takes 24 damage and gains a negative level. It fails to grab him. If anyone wants to try and identify the creature give me a planes check. It is also flying 5' above the group.
Male Human (Taldan/Ulfen) Swashbuckler 15 | HP 102/157 | AC 40/26/25 (currently 41/27/25) | F +15, R +22, W +14 | CMB +12, CMD 30 | Init +11 | Perc +1 | Fortification 25% | Panache 3/8 | Charmed Life (+5) 3/6 | Imp. Iron Will 0/1 |
Active Conditions:
Planar Infusion II (+1 Fort, +2 Demoralize, +2 Crit Confirm, Curse Terrain 1/day), Freedom of Movement, Fly, Stoneskin, Heroism, Haste
The Ambassador tries to get a read on the colorful creature, transmitting any information it finds and hurrying away. Valrar floats closer to Vahlo and starts swinging, still weakened.
The Ambassador recognises the creature as an Astradaemon. It requires good and silver weapons to harm it, it is immune to acid, death effects, disease and poison, it resists spells and other energy types and if it grapples you it can try and eat your soul. Doing so kills the victom although they can still be returned to life.
Valrar strikes repeatedly but only his first attack actually manages to connect.
Vahlo takes 31 damage
Sir Ambrose attacks the astradaemon but most of the blows strike empty air.
The astradaemon takes 64 damage after DR. All of the attacks hit but displacement negates most of them.
Rolls:
Displacement for Sir Ambrose, low misses:6d100 ⇒ (7, 50, 36, 89, 21, 86) = 289
Round 1
Gaius
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Vahlo
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Wynnreyell
Alie
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Creature
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Sir Ambrose
Valrar
Shump
Bold may act.
Group Effects:
Status, anyone can read:
Alie 142|125
Gaius 131|131
Sir Ambrose 110|110
Shump 59|150, bleed 1, smited
Valrar 111|111, 7 negative levels
Wynnreyell 93|117, smited, 1 negatove level
The Ambassador 60|63, 2 negative levels
Shump tries to channel the power of his God to heal his injuries but he feels some potent force blocking his divine connection. The energy he conjures simply fizzles away without effect.
Unfortunately you lose your lay on hands use to no effect
He strikes repeatedly at Vahlo but every blow is countered. Vahlo calls out to him, Don't be a fool, you are being used by Torch, search your feelings, use your power to detect evil, trust in your God to show you the way...
Then, it begins to rain and lightning crackles across the sky. Looking up all of you are perhaps grateful you are not flying higher in the air. It is followed swiftly by a rolling boom of thunder.
I am going to pause here to see if anyone wants to do anything about those saves. The rain imposes a firther -2 penalty to ranged attacks for a total penalty of -6. This encounter hates archers.
The haste to hit bonus would not have turned any of those into hits but go ahead and make your haste attack Shump. I will push us on tomorrow so you have until then to sort it out after which we move onwards.
Alie, Gaius and the Ambassador all find themselves Deafened by the thunderous roar.
As a reminder deafened imposes a 20% chance of spell failure on any spell with verbal components. Please roll your own failure chance, low rolls are bad for you.
Round 2
Gaius
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Vahlo
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Wynnreyell
Alie
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Astradaemon
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Sir Ambrose
Valrar
Shump
Male Samsaran (Dual-Cursed) Lunar Oracle 17 (AC 28/20/18; HP 139/139; Fort +13, Ref +23, Will +14; Init +13; CMD 17; Perception +26)
Gaius (defensively) casts Heal (1d100 ⇒ 46) upon Shump, then 5' steps, and drops a Quickened Death Ward (1d100 ⇒ 90) on Valrar, breathing a sigh of relief when both spells work.
Vahlo snarls, Interfering worm, time to get rid of you and he lunges forward directly at Gaius, seeking to rid himself of the troublesome oracle.
As he strikes necrotic energy crawls down the blade engulfing Gaius but he manages to battle through the pain.
Gaius takes 129 damage is is very fortunate to have made that Fort save. The first three attacks all hit, the last misses by a hairs breadth. Gaius is also bleeding for 3 and needs to make me a will and fortitude save from the critical hit. It wont have any effect until next turn so go ahead and make your own.
Vahlo then takes a step away to try and avoid a full attack from Valrar.
As a decemvirate member he knows all of your abilities and capabilities.
Gaius - WILL AND FORT SAVE NEEDED
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Vahlo
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Wynnreyell
Alie
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Astradaemon
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Sir Ambrose
Valrar
Shump
Bold may act.
Group Effects: Haste
Status, anyone can read:
Alie 142|125, deaf 5|5
Gaius 2|131, deaf 5|5, bleed 3
Sir Ambrose 110|110
Shump 150|150, smited
Valrar 111|146, 7 negative levels, death ward
Wynnreyell 93|117, smited, 1 negative level
The Ambassador 60|63, 2 negative levels, deaf 5|5
Male Samsaran (Dual-Cursed) Lunar Oracle 17 (AC 28/20/18; HP 139/139; Fort +13, Ref +23, Will +14; Init +13; CMD 17; Perception +26)
I also have Fire Resistance 10, so that is 10 less damage on each of those hits, I think? If the Bleed is something that can be stopped by a DC 15 (or less) check, I am also immune to it, thanks to my Scabbard of Stanching. Additionally, I have Light Fortification (increased to 50% by the 'Mantis Bane' boon)... which probably won't help, but it is worth checking!
That said...
Fort: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 +3 Vs. Death effects. Will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22 +4 Vs. Enchantment, +10 Vs. Mind-affecting (stacks).
Yes, your fire resistance applies, I missed it. I thought your light fortifiction was only from the deathless armour which only applies to negative levels.
Gaius is protected from fire and bleed but he remains badly injured. As Vahlo's blade rips into him he feels the sword trying to overwhelm his mind but he shrugs off the effect. However, the severe pain and shock of the blow leaves him reeling.
Duration:1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Gaius takes 30 less damage and no bleed but is staggered for 5 rounds
Round 2
Gaius
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Vahlo
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Wynnreyell
Alie
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Astradaemon
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Sir Ambrose
Valrar
Shump
Bold may act.
Group Effects: Haste
Status, anyone can read:
Alie 142|125, deaf 5|5
Gaius 32|131, deaf 5|5, staggered 5|5
Sir Ambrose 110|110
Shump 150|150, smited
Valrar 111|146, 7 negative levels, death ward
Wynnreyell 93|117, smited, 1 negative level
The Ambassador 60|63, 2 negative levels, deaf 5|5
Alie moves south east, out of the range of the demon. She then casts a spell, hoping to neutralize it, at least.
Hold Monster. Will DC 27, if I pass SR. Normally, DC is 26, but I am using Ritual fo Stardust 4715 AR boon to count one spell as heightened for +1 to DC, and I have crossed boon off my sheet. My robes of arcane heritage let me make two checks to pass SR and take the best roll.
Wynn vanishes, relocating himself out of the way. Alie brings her power to bear against the Astradaemon. It looks like its limbs are beginning to stiffen but Vahlo does, something, and the spell slides off the daemon with no effect.
The Astradaemon turns on Gaius, seeking to put an end to his powerful healing magic. Its teeth, claws and tail tear into him and his body crashes down, lying flat in mid air and covered in blood.
Gaius is hit by all but one claw and takes 53 damage
