TOZ's Passing the Torch (Inactive)

Game Master TriOmegaZero

And take care, Lady Janira. We do not know everything which has been loosed within the compound. Do not risk yourself needlessly. Call us back if you encounter powers beyond your abilities.

Omrax bows and joins the others to the Repository.

"Janira, you mentioned the center house. What is there? Is the repository there?"

Whisper with his solid knowledge skills might know this as well.

As much as I would like to run to the repository right away I want to make sure that we are ready before we go there. Dealing with the undead latter is probably alright but this seems like a pretty strong clue. What is in the building that Janira was desperately trying to break into.

“The wall of stone will hold. We should go to the repository, it’s this way.”

According to the description there are no entrances to the repository. I can see from the map that the Central House and Repository are not the same building but I cannot go back and edit my previous post so just ignore the question that I asked Janira about the repository being located in the central house.

"Any idea of how to get inside the repository? I can enter it by entering the ethereal plane or by Earth Gliding but what about the rest of the party? Has anyone been inside it before?"

@Grandmaster TOZ - Can any knowledge checks be made to know about the repository? I am wondering if there are any bushes or tree-life that would allow tree-striding inside.

Fortunately, such measures turn out to be unnecessary. Where once there was smooth walls now stands an open doorway. Wide stone steps lead down into the building, showing no sign of traps or guards. Descending below eventually reaches a vast storehouse.

Coiling blue mist moves around the chamber in thick wall-like sheets that rise up to the ceiling some eighty-feet above. The floor and walls of the chamber are stone, but the outer walls remain partly obscured by the bluish fog. Items of all sorts can be seen through the mist, including a variety of statues, exhibits, arcane apparatuses, bookshelves, and even a distant meditation area briefly visible through a temporary break in the fog. Stone plinths burn with colored fire, each illuminating part of the immense repository chamber. A single set of stairs ascends along the southwestern wall.

Map will be updated soon.

“Rokgurn. If you can get rid of this fog, I would be grateful.” Adds Kasimir, back upon his carpet once more.

Suspecting trickery, Kasimir draws his metamagic rod of extend, and then casts Invisibility purge.

Yuri shudders at Kasimir's mention of vampires. He grows uncharacteristically quiet, as if remembering something that should not be, and from time to time can be seen looking over his shoulder uneasily.

When the group descends into the Repository, Yuri turns to Hamish and asks, "Don't s'pose ye'd mind makin' me bigger, would ye? I hear them vampires ain't partial t' big folk, but I know from sorry experience that they's mighty fond o' dwarves..."

Then he takes a shot of tequila, noticeably brightens, and offers the bottle around.

Rokgurn casts his last Barkskin (+5 AC NA enhancement, 2h10 Min) on Yuri.

"May this keep you safe."

Rokgurn then nods to Kasimir. He remains floating 5' above the ground.

"The Life Bubble that surrounds each of us now will protect us from the dangers of the fog. I might be able to disperse the cloud but I am not certain it will not reform. Let me extend my senses into the fog."

Casting Echolocation. Blind Sight 40', CL 14 (2h20min)

"It is a curious phenomenon. I will ask Whisper."

@Grandmaster TOZ - Can we make knowledge checks against the cloud?

Once inside the repository, Bombshell pops a few extracts and uses a boro bead.
Reduce Person, BB, Shield, Illusion of Calm, duration 12 minutes each

The Gull is back to its regular medium size

Before entering the building, Hamish will make Yuri large and in charge, by request.

Enlarge Person on Yuri

As they descend into the repository, he eyes the place thoughtfully... one part curiosity, and, you suspect, one part casing the joint.

"The limited visibility could be problematic." He says. "Could be anything laying in wait beyond that."

"Assume all sails are hostile." He commands the Gull.

Why exact did we come here? This where the deathknight is supposed to be? Or Torch?

The artifact is here, which the undead hordes are waiting for.

As Rokgurn casts his spell, the layout of the near side of the room resolves somewhat clearer. At the same time, he senses two figures beyond the mist, appearing to be hiding with weapons ready.

27 Rokgurn
19 Red
16 Hamish
15 Kasimir
12 Bombshell
12 Omrax
9 Yuri
7 Yellow

Rokgurn is up!

Prior to entering the Repository, while the other buffs are being cast, Omrax will call forth his divine bond +3 into longsword.

Aye! This vile fog is probably meant to conceal something evil, I can assure you.

Rokgurn glides above the ground (5' Fly) and casts a spell to entrap his opponents. A great wall of thorns appears around his opponents and above the green can be seen topiaries of local wildlife, the sign of the open road and "Absalom Forever" spelled out in block letters.

Cast Wall of Thorns. A bit of extra area of the spell used for fluff.

"Watch out we are not alone."

@Grandmaster TOZ - Can I make any knowledge checks for these creatures or are they just standard humanoids?

Rokgurn summons a hedge maze to trap the intruders, but almost immediately senses them push aside the brambles effortlessly as they approach closer.

27 Rokgurn
19 Red
16 Hamish
15 Kasimir
12 Bombshell
12 Omrax
9 Yuri (Damage: 17)
7 Yellow

Normal actions now. They appear to be humanoids, most likely half-orcs from their builds.

Edit: One moment, I think they will actually take some actions blindly.

2d20 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2 Well, that solves that question.

A half-orc appears from the mist to the east. Calling out in a gutteral tongue over his shoulder, a missile comes sailing from out of the mist beyond. Amazingly enough, it smashes Yuri in the chest with explosive force! Yuri needs a Reflex save versus falling prone. The force washes over the Gull and Omrax as well. Reflex for half of 8 force damage.

1d20 ⇒ 19
1d100 ⇒ 62
Bomb Damage on Yuri: 6d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 3, 3, 4) + 2 = 17

A second half-orc appears out of the fog to the north, studying the party intently.

”They’re speaking goblin, and there’s an alchemist back there. Well, another one.” adds Kasimir, wondering if guild rules called for them to avoid each other, or to immediately bomb each other into paste.

are we up again? Or more to come?

Sadly, everyone but Rokgurn lost initiative. :P

The Gull will have to move back to his starting position as it is not his turn yet. Besides he is in my way sort of. :-)

Rokgurn sighs as they so easily bypass his brambles.

"Damn Alchemists."

He fires off a snowball at the (red) Alchemist and then flies through the mist using it as cover.

To Hit, Touch Snowball (Intensified): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Cold Damage: 10d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 5, 5, 5, 3, 1, 4, 4, 5) = 40

Whisper retreats inside his protective case in Rokgurn's backpack.

The red sashed half-orc gets a snowball to the face. "That hurts!" he complains, grabbing his own thrown weapons.

Ranged Touch on Hamish: 1d20 ⇒ 19
Dispel Check: 1d20 ⇒ 16 That will get Hamish's top spell dispelled.
Ranged Touch on Hamish: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Frost Damage: 6d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 6, 6, 5) + 2 = 33 Fort save versus staggering now! Yuri and the Gull catch splash damage.

The first explosion seems to do no damage, but Hamish notices instantly as his magical support begins to fail. The second is a chill explosion that washes over Yuri and the Gull. Nodding in appreciation of his handiwork, the alchemist steps back through the mists.

27 Rokgurn
19 Red (Damage: 40)
16 Hamish (Damage: 33, Gull Damage: 16/8 if saved)
15 Kasimir
12 Bombshell
12 Omrax (Damage: 8/4 if saved)
9 Yuri (Damage: 17) Reflex vs Prone needed, followed by Reflex vs splash damage.
7 Yellow
3 Blue

Party is up!

Yuri Reflex (non-raging) vs Bomb: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 +1 if that was during a surprise round
Presuming that fails, Yuri is now prone with 15 dmg (due to DR).

Yuri Reflex (non-raging) vs Frost: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

First save fails, second passes. Damage was force, so not subject to DR.

So it’s Cat and Mouse, then? states Kasimir, as his image splits into two. Both Kasimirs raise their hands and shout Great is Asmodeus! Bring painful destruction to our enemies! Guide our hands as we crush them to the ground!

(Inspire Courage +3 is now active)

Pointing at the half-Orc (yellow icon) while speaking in Tongues, Kasimir commands Be a good chap and kill the others won’t you?

(Murderous Command, Will DC 19)

He (and the image) then rise 5ft into the air.

Omrax tries to avoid the blast.

reflex: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

Thou are cowards attacking from hiding in fog!

The paladin will attempt to engage the one to the east.
Assuming he is visible and the fog wisps in the line do not impede?

He slashes with his longsword.

NoSmite Omrax +2(+5) EO longsword, bard, PA, bond: 1d20 + 18 - 4 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 18 - 4 + 3 + 3 = 29
for pa,, divf: 1d8 + 6 + 8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 8 + 3 + 3 = 21

miss: 1d100 ⇒ 69

”Hey, there’s the religious fanatic, guys!” the half-orc calls out to his unseen allies.

Will Save: 1d20 ⇒ 18

”Sorry, not one to take orders from devil worshippers.” The response or the command is dry and darkly amused.

”WHOA!” The alchemist ducks aside as Omrax nearly cleaves into his face. ”Good tactics are cowardly? I guess you expect me to just stand here and get paddled like a choir boy?”

Bombshell takes a 5' step and unleashes a barrage at the yellow enemy.

She clicks her heels and the bombs start flying, chucking a couple of frost bombs and three force bombs. If the half-orc goes unconscious, she'll cease her assault
Haste, Inspire, TWF, Rapid Shot
Frost#1, Touch att: 1d20 + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 34 for Cold dmg: 7d6 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1, 1, 1, 3, 6, 1) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 30
17 splash cold dmg, DC 26 REF for half
Main target: DC 26 FORT or Staggered 1 round
Frost#2, Touch att: 1d20 + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 21 for Cold dmg: 7d6 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2, 5, 3, 4, 3, 5) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 37
17 splash cold dmg, DC 26 REF for half
Main target: DC 26 FORT or Staggered 1 round
Force#1 Touch att: 1d20 + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 23 for Force dmg: 7d4 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 3, 4) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 39
17 splash force dmg, DC 26 REF for half
Main target: DC 26 REF or knocked prone
Force#2 Touch att: 1d20 + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 21 for Force dmg: 7d4 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 2, 4, 4, 4) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 37
17 splash force dmg, DC 26 REF for half
Main target: DC 26 REF or knocked prone
Force Iterative Touch att: 1d20 + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 5 = 27 for Force dmg: 7d4 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 1, 3, 2, 2) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 32
17 splash force dmg, DC 26 REF for half
Main target: DC 26 REF or knocked prone

5d100 ⇒ (84, 1, 39, 27, 34) = 185

Bombshell unleashes the pain, ready to pull back when he falls, but the last bomb disintegrates the unfortunate half-orc.

27 Rokgurn
19 Red (Damage: 40)
16 Hamish (Damage: 33, Gull Damage: 16/8 if saved)
15 Kasimir
12 Bombshell
12 Omrax (Damage: 4)
9 Yuri (Damage: 21)
3 Blue

Hamish and Yuri have actions remaining.

Forgot to add it to the tracker, Yuri is currently prone.

Yuri stands up, roars with anger, and moves to engage the red enemy.

Free action: enter rage (4/32)
Move action: stand up
Move action: move to Red
Free action: activate CAGM

Reflex vs force, Gull: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 (plus evasion)

Fort vs cold, Hamish: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

Reflex vs cold, Gull: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 (plus evasion)

With the northern route occupied by both Yuri and Omrax, Hamish points towards the eastern path, now clear after Bombshell's bombardment.

"Eastern bearing, Mr. Phips. There are doubtless more enemy sails lingering beyond the fog layers! Hunt them down! Beware the Sargasso."

He says a quick spell, as he does so, then sails upwards until he's 15' off the ground.

Casting Haste, will get everyone but Omrax maybe? Hard to say... its close.

"Aye Cap'n!" the tiny first mate cries, then starts directing the crew, as it wheels on unseen winds, and sails quickly to the east, in search of other foes, gaining altitude as it goes, to try to clear the thorns, blocking the path.

Unsure how high they go, but should be able, with Air Walk, to gain enough elevation to get over top. The Gull will sail straight through the fog layer, and look for enemies, engaging if it can, or turning north and continuing the search in that direction. It has 70' of movement to work with in a single move, and used 30 of it to its current location.

If an enemy is spotted, then engage (moving directly adjacent if possible) and single attack!

bite harpoons: 1d20 + 19 + 1 - 3 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 19 + 1 - 3 + 3 = 33, for 1d6 + 10 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 6 + 3 = 20 damage.

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 14

The Gull sails through the storm of explosions, spotting the third alchemist hiding in the mist to the south. The harpoons aim is fouled by the magical vapors however, allowing the half-orc to slip away. AoO from the Gull on Blue!

Ranged Touch on Bombshell: 1d20 ⇒ 18
Frost Damage: 6d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 1, 4, 5) + 2 = 18 Fort save vs Staggering.

Letting loose a missile at the much smaller alchemist, the half-orc manages to splash her with bitter cold!

27 Rokgurn
19 Red (Damage: 40)
16 Hamish (Damage: 33)
15 Kasimir
12 Bombshell (Damage: 18)
12 Omrax (Damage: 4)
9 Yuri (Damage: 21)
3 Blue

Rokgurn is up!

Rokgurn speaks words of dismissal turning the Wall of Thorns into vapor. He then moves deeper into the fog away from the alchemists.

Fort Save: 1d20 ⇒ 1

"So much for that idea. Still, I know better than to stay by the dwarf." the red sashed half-orc complains. Stepping back defensively, he cannot avoid the headbutt from an angry Yuri, rocking back on his heels and stopping stock still.

27 Rokgurn
19 Red (Damage: 70, Dazed)
16 Hamish (Damage: 33)
15 Kasimir
12 Bombshell (Damage: 18) Fort Save vs Stagger
12 Omrax (Damage: 4)
9 Yuri (Damage: 21)
3 Blue

Party is up! Poor alchemist.

not sure if Omrax can use StepUp in fog. May not matter.

” Master Yuri, Unless you want to dispatch this hapless chemist, the fresh one Appears more the threat. “

Omrax will either stepUp or 5’ or move to hit the dazed red.

NoSmite Omrax
+2(+5) EO longsword, bard,, bond:: 1d20 + 18 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 3 + 3 = 30 for dmg: 1d8 + 6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 3 + 3 = 19

+2(+5) EO longsword, bard, bond:: 1d20 + 13 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 3 + 3 = 27 for dmg: 1d8 + 6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 3 + 3 = 18

+2(+5) EO longsword, bard, bond:: 1d20 + 8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 3 + 3 = 26 for dmg: 1d8 + 6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 3 + 3 = 17
if haste applies then +1 to all atk

Haste? +2(+5) EO longsword, bard,, bond:: 1d20 + 18 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 18 + 3 + 3 = 44 for dmg: 1d8 + 6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 3 + 3 = 19

Would the Gull have gotten an AoO on the blue one? It seems to have passed straight by... and the ship has 10' reach

Fort vs Haste: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 24 = 29 (Yuri is not hasted from Hamish's spell)
Though only a few moments before the dwarf had happily accepted the pirate's help with overcoming his insecurity about his height, now, in the heat of battle, he angrily fights off his attempts to bewitch him, glaring suspiciously at the captain of the Gull.

Reflex vs glue: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 +4 racial if this is a spell or SLA; +6 morale if this is a spell, SLA, or Supernature

Will wait to post turn until seeing whether Yuri's helmet is stuck to Red! :-)

Omrax will try to avoid his weapon sticking

Reflex, haste : 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 1 = 36
Reflex, haste : 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 1 = 24

Fort save: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 18 + 2 = 39

Bombshell airwalks up to a height of 5' and moves adjacent to the blue bomber, targeting him with a force bomb.

Touch att: 1d20 + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 29 for Force dmg: 7d4 + 8 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 1, 4, 3, 4) + 8 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 33
Miss chance, high=hit: 1d100 ⇒ 65
DC:26 reflex or knocked prone
Precise Bombs to spare splash damage
Illusion of Calm to avoid AoO

Reflex Save: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Omrax and Yuri are able to lay down the beating without losing their weapons. Bombshell knocks her dance partner prone, the look in his eyes making it clear that he is very aware of how much worse he could be.

27 Rokgurn
19 Red (Damage: 93, Dazed)
16 Hamish (Damage: 33)
15 Kasimir (Delay)
12 Bombshell (Damage: 18)
12 Omrax (Damage: 4)
9 Yuri (Damage: 21)
3 Blue (Damage: 54, Prone)

Omrax has a confirmation roll for that hasted attack, I believe.

Confirm : 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 1 + 6 = 26
Dmg : 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

sorry, wasn’t sure he had haste so didn’t know if last hit
Edit: moot ! Lol

Hmm.. forgot to take an actual turn!

The Gull sails after the remaining half-orc, the feel of victory in the winds!

It stays in the fog, coming up behind the alchemist, and firing its forward chase cannons, from right in close!

bite chase cannons: 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 3 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 19 + 1 + 3 - 3 = 24, for 1d6 + 10 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 6 + 3 = 23 damage. 20% miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 18

Unfortunately, the crew have a hard time targeting the enemy in the thick fog, and the shots go wide!

The blue-sashed alchemist rolls to avoid the harpoon fire, using the cover of the mists to good use. "Just so we're clear, no hard feelings, just business." he offers to Bombshell, falchion in hand.

“You’re about to go out of business. Why not just surrender? Wouldn’t it be better to live?”

Kasimir points at the blue-sashed alchemist. “Flee”

(Swapping a spell for command, will save DC 20)

Will Save: 1d20 ⇒ 5

"Uh...no. Bad idea." the alchemist shoots back, looking to the eidolon looming over him. "Ain't my call to make, anyway."

Yuri angrily head butts the dazed red-sashed alchemist repeatedly. "Tell us who you are working for! And what they are planning! Talk! Why won't you talk!?!"

maintain rage (5/32)
activate haste from boots of speed (1/10)

+5 furious horacalcum boulder helmet, haste, inspire, PA, hatred: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (12) + 27 = 39
dmg: 1d6 + 24 ⇒ (3) + 24 = 27

+5 furious horacalcum boulder helmet, haste, inspire, PA, hatred: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (6) + 27 = 33
dmg: 1d6 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26

+5 furious horacalcum boulder helmet, haste, inspire, PA, hatred: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31
dmg: 1d6 + 24 ⇒ (1) + 24 = 25

+5 furious horacalcum boulder helmet, haste, inspire, PA, hatred: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29
dmg: 1d6 + 24 ⇒ (4) + 24 = 28

Note: weapon is only considered +3 for the purpose of overcoming DR (due to FAQ regarding GMW, so stoneskin would apply. Yuri's dorn-dergar is adamantine but he would have to step back 5' to be 3 squares away, which would put the mist between them.

Yuri activates CAGM again, if it's relevant.

Yuri threatens the dazed alchemist with horrid mauling, but his helm just can’t quite connect as the half-orc sways to and fro in his daze.

Falchion on Bombshell: 1d20 ⇒ 4
Falchion Iterative on Bombshell: 1d20 ⇒ 19

The prone foe swipes at Bombshell with his blade, the second one coming close but failing to connect due to his awkward angle.

27 Rokgurn
19 Red (Damage: 83, Dazed, Stoneskin 10)
16 Hamish (Damage: 33)
15 Kasimir
12 Bombshell (Damage: 18)
12 Omrax (Damage: 4)
9 Yuri (Damage: 21)
3 Blue (Damage: 44, Prone, Stoneskin 10)

Well Rokgurn, Yuri let you get another hit in if you want it!

A 39 missed?

Damn phone posts. Three hits now that I look at the attack rolls instead of damage. Does Yuri keep going past unconscious?

Edit: Doing some quick math, he’s still standing. Rokgurn is up, tracker to be updated in the morning.

Yuri hammers his head into the half-orc repeatedly, leaving him bloodied and battered, barely on his feet at all.

Rokgurn stays put waiting for the battered alchemist to collapse under the weight of his own injuries.

My character is on delay.