TOZ's Hao Jin Cataclysm [Gameday VIII] (Inactive)

Game Master TriOmegaZero

Flyn will move towards the wall of fire and enter where the Phoenix disappeared looking for his beloved bow...

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36

...picking it up if/when he finds it...

Flyn does not see his bow amid the quadrant of fire yet, as the heat washes over his protective abjuration.

30 Aericus
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 121)
23 Ajax
22 Ammen
21 Laara (Damage: 13)
19 Flyn

Flyn can continue to move assuming he has speed remaining. Ajax is clear to take shots through the wall.

Was still waiting on whether the arrows are protected by RE and or whether they could fly through walls of fire without Resist?

Ajax should be able to get his arrows through the wall thanks to his reisistance.

Correct, the arrows will be protected.

With no direct line of sight on the a gargantuan bird, Flynn running around like a chicken with its head cut off, and allies dropping out of the sky, Ajax felt like things were starting to unravel Yes, double pun intended

Ajax takes a step closer and lifts his bow and aims for the base of the lightning strike...

Rolling concealment misses first. Based on GMs scheme low is a miss. Only rolling attacks for those that pass concealment.

Main: 1d100 ⇒ 12
Rapid: 1d100 ⇒ 70
Iterative: 1d100 ⇒ 60
Haste: 1d100 ⇒ 14

Base + haste + bard - Rapid
Rapid: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27
Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 5) + 9 = 19

Iterative: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 3) + 9 = 15

Clustered Shots applies

Deno’thar hurries along with the bow from Ajax, jumping through the newly sprouted flames, and is surprised to find Flynn is no longer visible when he reaches the other side. He hears the slash of a scimitar against the beasts flesh and takes direction from Ammen about where the fiery bird is hiding beyond the wall. He finishes moving up.

Deno’thar calls out to the creature, " You may have taken one of our archer’s bows, but hiding will not help… "

He begins to vocalize, until a weird word lashes out from his current position, striking through the fire into the beast.
Weird words, RTA: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 Concealment, high good: 1d100 ⇒ 98damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 5, 5) = 15
Weird words, RTA: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 Concealment, high good: 1d100 ⇒ 35damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 6, 3) = 13

Damage if either hits is that plus 12, or both damages plus 12 if both hit. So probably 27 sonic damage. Inspire courage is down for now.

Ajax's first arrow strikes home, but the second deflects off of a feather. Likewise the first sonic word strikes but the second sails over the phoenix's wingbeat.

30 Aericus
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 152)
23 Ajax
22 Ammen
21 Laara (Damage: 13)
19 Flyn

Aericus has choices to make now!

Aericus retreats back out of the wall.

Rising up over the wall of fire, the phoenix stares hard at Ammen.

Dispel Check: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Ammen feels his own magics strip away under the phoenix's assault as it dives down into the ring of fire. Flyn gets an up close and personal view as it crosses into the quadrant he just left, it's tail disappearing from his sight..

30 Aericus
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 152)
23 Ajax
22 Ammen
21 Laara (Damage: 13)
19 Flyn

Party is up! Ammen has lost his top three spells as well.

Ajax watches the creature rise and fall as he looks for signs of casting.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30

"Does anyone have eyes on the creature?

Deep breath Laara. And...

Laara runs forward, through the flames searching for the bird.

Running straight ahead through several - wince - walls. Path outlined on slides. If she spots it, she'll call out. If she sees it within 10 feet of her before she's moved 12 squares (Haste is still active, right?) she will attempt to punch it too.

Flyn moves due south and walks along the perimeter of the circle of fire, along the area where the Phoenix first entered after disarming him, searching for his bow...if he finds it, he'll stop at the spot and pick it up...

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (14) + 21 = 35

haste has been down since the first round of combat.

Laara dashes through the walls only to come face to beak with the great bird beyond the ring. It lashes out reflexively as she sees it!

Bite AoO: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42
Confirm AoO: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (14) + 22 = 36
Damage on Laara: 4d8 + 14 ⇒ (5, 5, 2, 8) + 14 = 34

Flyn moves through the walls, but still does not find his missing weapon.

30 Aericus
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 152)
23 Ajax
22 Ammen
21 Laara (Damage: 17)
19 Flyn

Adjusted Laara's damage to account for the temporary HP from the undead cleared condition. Laara will unfortunately have to make another save. If she makes the save, she can call out the phoenix's location to Ajax.

wouldn't I be able to hear and then localize the sound of the attack on Laara? It is gargantuan.

Your character could guess where to shoot but would not be assured.

Will: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28

OWWWWW! Laara yells. It’s %*#^ here!

Laara also notices a familiar bow at her feet.

30 Aericus
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 152)
22 Ammen
21 Laara (Damage: 17, Saved v Banish)
20 Ajax
19 Flyn

Ajax is cleared for attacking!

Ajax nods to himself as he hears Laara's signal.

Raising the bow, he fires, acutely aware that the inspiring song from the bard is gone and the flag is nowhere in sight.

Main (low is a miss): 1d100 ⇒ 64
Rapid (low is a miss): 1d100 ⇒ 21
Iterative (low is a miss): 1d100 ⇒ 57

Base - Rapid
Main: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10

Iterative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

Ajax launches his missiles through the wall, but cannot pierce the phoenix's tough hide.

30 Aericus
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 152)
22 Ammen
21 Laara (Damage: 17, Saved v Banish)
20 Ajax
19 Flyn

Ammen, Aericus, and Deno'Thar have actions remaining.

Fort: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

Deno’thar hears Laara’s calls and once again plunges through the fire. Finding a bowless Flynn he runs over to his companion and stretches his arm out, offering him the tool of his trade. He turns his remaining attention to the beast.

He begins to vocalize once more, until a weird word lashes out from his current position, striking through the fire into the beast.
Weird words, RTA: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 Concealment, high good: 1d100 ⇒ 79damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 2, 5) = 16
Weird words, RTA: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 Concealment, high good: 1d100 ⇒ 43damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 3) = 6

Damage if either hits is that plus 12, or both damages plus 12 if both hit, so looks like 28 more.

updated map, couldn’t get all the way to Flynn with 30’.

Deno'Thar rocks the phoenix with another sonic blast, causing a great shuddering cry as it beats its wings to stay aloft over Laara.

30 Aericus
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 180)
22 Ammen
21 Laara (Damage: 17, Saved v Banish)
20 Ajax
19 Flyn

That will dispel my dazing call lightning, overland flight and life bubble. Am I reading your post right in that it flew up, cast a spell and then flew back down?

Ammen floats to the ground, cursing as he goes. Meanwhile, his spiritual weapon continues to attack.

Attack 1, heroism: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 21 + 2 = 24
Damage, SG: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

Attack 2, heroism: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 2 = 22
Damage, SG: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

Attack 3, heroism: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 2 = 33
Damage, SG: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

Attack 3 confirm, heroism: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 2 = 22
Damage, SG: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Spiritul Guardian means I use my shaman level for my BaB. Each hit forces a DC24 will save or be dazed for 2 rounds. My actions will depend on whether or not it is dazed.

Are you able to target it blindly? The weapon would be out of your sight beyond the wall.

If the weapon goes beyond the spell range, if it goes out of your sight, or if you are not directing it, the weapon returns to you and hovers.

Am I reading your post right in that it flew up, cast a spell and then flew back down?

That is correct. Apologies to Ajax, you were able to easily ID the SLA as Greater Dispel Magic.

When flying, the creature can take a move action and another standard action at any point during the move.

Hmm, spiritual weapon is a bit of an odd one. Once it is set to attack an enemy I do not need to continue to direct it. However, if I cannot see the weapon it returns to me and hovers. It is a move action to direct it at a different target. I think it probably returns to me and I have to resend it at the phoenix once I can see it.

Ammen draws on the power of his wayfinder and casts a spell, he promptly transforms himself into a strange dragonfly like creature with the head and arms of a woman.

Casting fey form 3 with my bonded item taking the form of a banelight. This gives me blindsight 30', DR5/cold iron and a 90' fly speed

Ammen then promptly flies towards where he believes the creature is, through the wwalls of fire and hopefully out of sight of the phoenix.

Fair play! I'm going to move the round along, assuming Aericus has no other options to employ at the moment. Feel free to correct me on that.

Ammen senses the great beast beyond the wall, before it begins to rise again. AoO from Laara! Coming into view as its regeneration slowly heals the arrow wounds from before, the field is blanketed in flames that cover all within its sight!

Fire Storm Damage: 15d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 3, 2, 5, 3, 6, 5, 2, 5, 1, 2, 6, 4, 1) = 52 With thirty 10ft cubes, it should be able to hit everyone on the field. Reflex saves all around please.

Having scorched only the party, it dives behind the wall of fire once more.

30 Aericus
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 175)
22 Ammen
21 Laara (Damage: 17, Saved v Banish)
20 Ajax
19 Flyn

Party is up, let's see if you can finish it now.

Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

The flames scorch Ammen but he barely notices with his fire resistance. Stepping forward he finds himself able to "see" the beast with his blindsight he brings his powers to bear upon it.

5' step and evil eye hex to reduce saves by 4, DC25 will save, it lasts a round regardless.

He then sends the scimitar whirling after the creature.

Attack, heroism: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 2 = 35
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8
DC24 will save or be dazed for 2 rounds if it takes damage

Ammen realizes he cannot sense the beast with a 5ft step, as it appears to have kept moving.

In which case he flies up into the air using his 90' fly speed to get a bead on it and sends the scimitar after it, forgoing the hex this round. I thought I could see it sticking out of the wall given where it was on the map. I will get up to 20' in the air and try and get within 30' of it if possible.

Feeling like Dean Wormer from Animal House...

Thinking, I really hate that bird, as he sees the I coming firestorm, Flyn tries to duck away from the blaze as best he can...

Reflex: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27

Can Flyn see the bird? Even if I can, as I can't make a 5' move to reach Deno'thar, grab my bow, and fire at the moment, I'll await to see his post before I act...

In which case he flies up into the air using his 90' fly speed to get a bead on it and sends the scimitar after it, forgoing the hex this round. I thought I could see it sticking out of the wall given where it was on the map. I will get up to 20' in the air and try and get within 30' of it if possible.

I believe taking a 5ft step prevents any further movement after. I have been leaving the token at the last known position until new positions can be confirmed.

You cannot but if I had no idea where it was I would not have taken a 5' step assuming that would bring it into range as it would entirely negate my turn if it didnt just happen to be within reach.

Sounds good, I'm unable to properly edit the slide right now, give me a bit to update that.

Will Save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 Should have stuck with the first draft, made it on the nose against the hex.

Ammen sees the phoenix's head rock back and its talons touch ground as the scimitar gashes its forehead!

30 Aericus
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 183, Dazed and confused, not long for this world)
22 Ammen (Damage: 22)
21 Laara (Damage: 17, Saved v Banish)
20 Ajax
19 Flyn

If Ajax has a general direction as before, he'll fire his arrows. If not, he delays until someone calls out its position.

Rolls include Heroism. Both have Evasion, Ara has Cat's Grace
Reflex Ajax: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

Reflex Ara: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

Ajax, spots the flag and steps closer, feeling inspired, he fires in the direction of the fire bird.

Miss Main: 1d100 ⇒ 16
Miss Rapid: 1d100 ⇒ 90
Miss Iterative: 1d100 ⇒ 55

Base - Rapid + Flag
Rapid: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 6 = 12

Iterative: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 1) + 6 = 13

If Ajax hits the bird, he orders Ara to try and spring attack it.

Base + Cat's Grace + Heroisem?
Spring attack: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38

Damage (Agile): 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Confirm: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33
Damage (Agile): 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Ammen sees one arrow strike true, but fail to pierce the flesh. DR blocked it.

30 Aericus
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 194, Dazed and confused, not long for this world)
22 Ammen (Damage: 22)
21 Laara (Damage: 17, Saved v Banish)
20 Ajax
19 Flyn

Added Ara's attack on my hit. This will drop Shield Companion and her AC and saves go down by 1, except I kept forgetting to add the save bonus anyway.

Crit confirm for 26 points

Ara bites into tender muscle, pulling a meaty chunk of the phoenix's leg free as she darts through the walls of fire!

Damage updated.

Reflex: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17

Ow.

Aericus pulls out his wand of cure light to start healing that.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Going to wait for a resist energy before running through another wall.

Reflex: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 34 So hopefully dodging the fire storm at least, with Evasion

AoO: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 21 + 2 = 37 for nonlethal damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 6) + 9 = 21 plus Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 3
If that AoO hit, Laara would attempt to Initmidate it (Enforcer feat). If sucessful, it's Shaken for as many rounds as the damage that went through.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 24 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 24 + 2 - 4 = 32

Hearing her allie's cries of alarm and pain, Laara winces. Well, all or nothing then. Good way to go in a blaze of something at least And rushes back again through the flames.

Emerging again to see the bird finally thrown off, Laara lashes out one more time.

Attack: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 21 + 2 = 38 for nonlethal damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 6) + 9 = 17 plus Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The phoenix shudders and collapses under Laara's assault! But its wounds still slowly begin to close...

30 Aericus (Damage: 40)
29 Deno'Thar
25 Phoenix (Damage: 201, 8NL, Dazed and Unconscious, not long for this world)
22 Ammen (Damage: 22)
21 Laara (Damage: 17, Saved v Banish)
20 Ajax
19 Flyn

Deno’thar attempts to dodge out of the way of the Firestorm.
reflex: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

I assume the following works, if it does not, please let me know.

Deno’thar steps up and drops the bow so that Flynn can pick it up, he then finishes his movement up to the creature double move this round

He calls out to Aericus, "We need your icy dagger to end this creature again. Can Ajax protect you from the flames so you can join us over here at the bird. In fact if you all get over here I can renew haste before we're dive-bombed again."

Deno'Thar gets a little toasy despite the abjurations against the flames.

30 Aericus (Damage: 40)
29 Deno'Thar (Damage: 22)
25 Phoenix (Damage: 201, 8NL, Dazed and Unconscious, not long for this world)
22 Ammen (Damage: 22)
21 Laara (Damage: 17, Saved v Banish)
20 Ajax
19 Flyn

I think that might only have burned up some of Deno'Thar's temp HP. Let me know and I can adjust totals as needed.

Flyn rolled his Reflex check above; it was a 27 total. You might’ve missed it as I think we posted at the same time...if that makes the save, then I should be down 23 as I wasn’t at full HP when we got the temp hp boost which put me at 3 over my normal max...

Flyn moves 10’ SSW and picks up the bow Deno’thar dropped...

As Flyn retrieves his bow, the phoenix stirs, eyes opening slightly.

30 Aericus (Damage: 40)
29 Deno'Thar (Damage: 22)
25 Phoenix (Damage: 196, 3NL, Dazed and Staggered, not long for this world)
22 Ammen (Damage: 22)
21 Laara (Damage: 17, Saved v Banish)
20 Ajax
19 Flyn

Party is up!

If Ajax 5ft. steps to the side and taps me with a resist energy, I can charge and finish it for good.

Unfortunately, you need line of sight to charge.

Go!

Attack: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 19 + 2 = 30 for damage: 2d6 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 9 + 2 = 16 plus Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Down!
Attack: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 19 + 2 = 32 for damage: 2d6 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1, 5) + 9 + 2 = 17 plus Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 3

You Oversized
Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 2 = 25 for damage: 2d6 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 9 + 2 = 13 plus Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Pigeon!

Did the 32 Intimidate it last round? If so, each of these strikes would get Sneak Attack as well due to Shatter Defenses (Laara choosing to lose a d6 from the first one to Sicken it for a round) and she'll Bewilder it to lower its AC by another 2 too.

Sneak attack? on first hit: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Sneak attack? on second hit: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11
Sneak attack? on third hit: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4