Raspar waits, trying not to disturb Kelvin, but also wanting to tell the dwarf that he would open the door and take any hurts if that would help.
He obviously doesn’t like the name Killer of Good Dragons, either, thinking it as awful as other bad things, like the previous name of the citadel or having wet socks in squishy boots.
”We could create a nice space at the Rainbow DreamCastle Citadel for visiting good dragons, you know? We could have a nice hillock for them, or a warm cave where they could stay and sleep in safety, you know?” Raspar opines aloud. ”It would be good to care for them as much as other good travelers.”
Spooky: 40/40hp, Climber, Darkvision, Fast Movement, & Life Link
Equipped: Prayer Beads, Staff of Fire
Conditions: None
Battle Medicine: None
Guidance: Raspar (1/60m), Kelvin (1/60m)
Wand of Heal: 0/1
Healer’s Gloves: 1/1 (•>, cure 2d6+7)
Prayer Beads: Bless, Heal
Staff of Greater Fire: (4/4) Produce Flame (C), Flaming Sphere (2), Flaming Sphere (3)
Bloodline Focus: Diabolic Edict* (1/1)
Bardic Spells Spell attack +14 (T), Spell DC’s 24 (T)
Cantrips: Daze, Guidance, Inspire Courage
First Level: (1/1) Magic Missile§
Second Level: (1/1) Knock
Third Level: (0/1) Magic Missile§ (3), Invisibility Sphere
Sorcerer Spells Spell attack +16 (E), Spell DC’s 26 (E)
Cantrips: Detect Magic, Light, Prestidigitation, Produce Flame*, Read Aura
First Level: (2/4) Charm*, Heal§, Purify Food and Drink, Ray of Enfeeblement
Second Level: (2/4) Flaming Sphere*, Dispel Magic, Heal§ (2), See Invisibility, Spiritual Weapon§
Third Level: (1/4) Enthrall*, Crisis of Faith§, Heal§ (3), Mending (3), Searing Light
Fourth Level: (2/4) Crisis of Faith§ (4), Freedom of Movement, Heal§ (4), Remove Curse, Restoration (4), Spiritual Weapon§ (4), Suggestion§
Cabaguil looks on with the others at the massive structure just hinted at.
After raising an eyebrow as he looks around Dak adds, "I suggest we tend to our wounds, even the minor which remain before literally moving into the belly of the beast."
”Do you think they’ll continue to wait for us?” Cabaguil wonders incredulously, knowing they’ve already spent some time resting. ”Surely they know we’re here…”
Cabaguil will try a bit more magical healing to try and top up the group before they open the next doors, casting Heal (3)
He’ll give the +1 from the Prayer Beads to Dori
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Cabaguil offers a little more healing as Kelvin takes a look at how to work the trap on this door. These heavy doors carved with the image of Dahak echo with a hatred so powerful that it make's Kelvin's whole body shake. Reaching out Kelvin moves to disrupt the divine magic. As he does so an image of Dahak forms in his mind emerging from the doors them self. Reacting quickly Kelvin disrupts the flow and the image disappears. Looking around as sweat mats his hair, it seems kelvin was the only witness to this image.
The fossilized ribs of a massive creature support the ceiling above, while the walls are carved with reliefs of an immense dragon burning cities and eating other dragons. Standing before a pair of crocodile snouted fey is a charau-ka dragon priest offering a sermon.
"I am an instrument of destruction, but the power I wield is mine to control, gifted to me by Dahak." He turns his head to the door as it opens. "My wrath is ceaseless. It is by my judgment alone to decide when I shall unleash it. Once I strike an enemy, I will not stop until they are dead."
Raspar (102/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (106/111)
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Eloko
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Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Dragon priest
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Kelvin (114/114; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
Round 1
Action 1: Shield.
Action 2: Stride.
Action 3: Stride.
After the diatribe from the priest, Raspar moves in to the room to engage after raising his shield.
”Come get me. I’m very tough.”
[ dice=Melee]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
damage
Critical damage: [ dice]4d4+6+1d6[/dice]
AC: 29 +2 with shield action.
Fort/Ref/Will: 14/14/14 + 2 vs. spells/reaction
HP: 102/102
Focus: 2/2
Hero Points: 3
Speed: 20'
Luck? 0/1 used
[ dice=Shield]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
[ dice=B]1d4+4[/dice] damage
[ dice=Halberd]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
[ dice=P/S]1d10+3[/dice] damage
[ spoiler=@Dori, GM Tyranius]
You free an ally from restraint. If the trigger was an ally taking damage, the ally gains resistance to all damage against the triggering damage equal to 2 + your level. The ally can attempt to break free of effects grabbing, restraining, immobilizing, or paralyzing them. They either attempt a new save against one such effect that allows a save, or attempt to Escape from one effect as a free action. If they can move, the ally can Step as a free action, even if they didn’t need to escape.[/ spoiler]
Cuthberwyn hurries into the room behind Raspar. Upon seeing the draconic charu-ka, he begins the Tale of the Fallen Charu-ka , making a point to include this fellow's erstwhile comrades dispatched outside.
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Raspar moves into the room as Cuthberwyn works on the enemies nerves. Dakapos quickly places himself in the path to shield the rest
Dakapos catches the Eloko in the doorway off guard and deals a nasty blow to the crocodile humanoid. It pushes past Dakapos into the room as both Eloko's begin to convulse. Their bones snap and skin begins to tear and stretch, their bodies rising to great heights as they contort near the ceiling.
Dakpos tries to stop it from getting past but the Eloko are much faster than his large blade as it cuts it once more. The Eloko still in the doorframe snaps through at the elf.
Raspar (102/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (76/111)
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Eloko (Green -74)
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Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Dragon priest
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Kelvin (114/114; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
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actions 1:stride
actions 2:strike
actions 3:shield
Dori rushes into the room and brings his axe down on the nearest enemy who already looks distracted by Raspar and Dak. He then raises his shield to protect those around him.
Raspar lashes out when he has the chance to.
to hit;
damage
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Raspar nicks the enlarged eloko while Dori swings his axe into it. Thanks to the dirge of doom Dori's axe lands as otherwise he would have narrowly missed. The axe cracks across it's foot.
Within the Dragon Priest leaves it's podium it sends a bit of positive energy into the wounded Eloko. "You will witness Dahak!"
Raspar (102/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (76/111)
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Eloko (Green -71)
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Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Dragon priest
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Kelvin (114/114; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
Oh, we've witnessed Dahak. Not big fans, if I'm honest, Cuthberwyn says, weaving it into his Tale of the Fallen Charu-ka , while trying to identify what is different about these as he moves to the back of the room where Cuth is able to see both.
Round: 1
Spooky: 40/40hp, Climber, Darkvision, Fast Movement, & Life Link
Equipped: Prayer Beads, Staff of Fire
Conditions: Spiritual Weapon (1/10r)
Battle Medicine: None
Guidance: Raspar (1/60m), Kelvin (1/60m)
Wand of Heal: 0/1
Healer’s Gloves: 1/1 (•>, cure 2d6+7)
Prayer Beads: Bless, Heal
Staff of Greater Fire: (4/4) Produce Flame (C), Flaming Sphere (2), Flaming Sphere (3)
Bloodline Focus: Diabolic Edict* (1/1)
Bardic Spells Spell attack +14 (T), Spell DC’s 24 (T)
Cantrips: Daze, Guidance, Inspire Courage
First Level: (1/1) Magic Missile§
Second Level: (1/1) Knock
Third Level: (0/1) Magic Missile§ (3), Invisibility Sphere
Sorcerer Spells Spell attack +16 (E), Spell DC’s 26 (E)
Cantrips: Detect Magic, Light, Prestidigitation, Produce Flame*, Read Aura
First Level: (2/4) Charm*, Heal§, Purify Food and Drink, Ray of Enfeeblement
Second Level: (2/4) Flaming Sphere*, Dispel Magic, Heal§ (2), See Invisibility, Spiritual Weapon§
Third Level: (1/4) Enthrall*, Crisis of Faith§, Heal§ (3), Mending (3), Searing Light
Fourth Level: (1/4) Crisis of Faith§ (4), Freedom of Movement, Heal§ (4), Remove Curse, Restoration (4), Spiritual Weapon§ (4), Suggestion§
Cabaguil firstly helps his allies be better, casting Inspire Courage ”These things may be large, but we’ve hewn down tougher foes. Take ‘em out at the knees!”
He’ll then do what he can to aid the battle, casting Spiritual Weapon (4) focusing on Eloko (green).
(inspire) (inspire)
Round 2
Action 1: Shield.
Action 2: Stride.
Action 3: Stride.
Raspar fights back after raising his shield, this time with flank.
to hit;
damage
to hit;
damage
[ dice=Melee]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
damage
Critical damage: [ dice]4d4+6+1d6[/dice]
AC: 29 +2 with shield action.
Fort/Ref/Will: 14/14/14 + 2 vs. spells/reaction
HP: 102/102
Focus: 2/2
Hero Points: 3
Speed: 20'
Luck? 0/1 used
[ dice=Shield]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
[ dice=B]1d4+4[/dice] damage
[ dice=Halberd]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
[ dice=P/S]1d10+3[/dice] damage
[ spoiler=@Dori, GM Tyranius]
You free an ally from restraint. If the trigger was an ally taking damage, the ally gains resistance to all damage against the triggering damage equal to 2 + your level. The ally can attempt to break free of effects grabbing, restraining, immobilizing, or paralyzing them. They either attempt a new save against one such effect that allows a save, or attempt to Escape from one effect as a free action. If they can move, the ally can Step as a free action, even if they didn’t need to escape.[/ spoiler]
"This is NOT..."
for
"Where I wanted..."
for
"to be!!!"
for
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Cabaguil summons forth a mystical ghostly glaive next to the wounded Eloko. It slices the killer croc across the ribs with ease. Raspar and Dakapos dive in on it as the entire group surrounds around it to bring him down for good.
Cuthberwyn knows that Eloko's are small fey creatures. If a biloko is lucky enough to consume several spellcasters or other creatures with innate magical abilities, it undergoes a subtle transformation over the course of 1 week. Such a fey is known as an eloko, and in addition to their incredible appetite (even by biloko standards), they have the supernatural ability to grow to immense size.
Raspar (102/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (76/111)
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Eloko (Green -85)
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Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Dragon priest
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Kelvin (114/114; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
Action 1: Stride
Action 2: Strike
Action 3: Strike
Kelvin moves in close to bring death to the eloko, attacking with a spear and claw combo.
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Kelvin's spear pokes two nice sized holes into the huge Eloko. It turns to bite at kelvin and an attempt to eat some tasty dwarf.
It feints Kelvin, causing Kelvin to turn to his side in defense as the jaws come from a completely different angle. The long snout of teeth tears a hefty chunk out of his arm and shoulder.
Raspar (102/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (76/111)
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Eloko (Orange -33)
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Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Dragon priest
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Kelvin (60/114; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
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as the first thing goes down, Dori rushes to the next room just in time to see Kelvin take a WICKED hit. He moves to a tactical position to make him a bigger target and prays to Torag he got the angles right...
actions 1:stride
actions 2:stride
actions 3:shield
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Dori moves in to protect Kelvin. The Dragon Priest screeches. "Burn!" A small bead rips past the enlarged ELoko as it explodes in the room engulfing Dakapos, Raspar and Cuthberwyn in flames.
Raspar (102/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (76/111)
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Eloko (Orange -33)
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Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Dragon priest
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Kelvin (60/114; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
Round 3
Action 1: Strike.
Action 2: Strike.
Action 3: Strike.
Reflex vs. spell
Raspar tosses his knife at the big foe.
to hit;
damage
to hit;
damage
to hit;
damage
[ dice=Melee]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
damage
Critical damage: [ dice]4d4+6+1d6[/dice]
AC: 29 +2 with shield action.
Fort/Ref/Will: 14/14/14 + 2 vs. spells/reaction
HP: 102/102
Focus: 2/2
Hero Points: 3
Speed: 20'
Luck? 0/1 used
[ dice=Shield]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
[ dice=B]1d4+4[/dice] damage
[ dice=Halberd]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
[ dice=P/S]1d10+3[/dice] damage
[ spoiler=@Dori, GM Tyranius]
You free an ally from restraint. If the trigger was an ally taking damage, the ally gains resistance to all damage against the triggering damage equal to 2 + your level. The ally can attempt to break free of effects grabbing, restraining, immobilizing, or paralyzing them. They either attempt a new save against one such effect that allows a save, or attempt to Escape from one effect as a free action. If they can move, the ally can Step as a free action, even if they didn’t need to escape.[/ spoiler]
Round: 2
Spooky: 40/40hp, Climber, Darkvision, Fast Movement, & Life Link
Equipped: Prayer Beads, Staff of Fire
Conditions: Spiritual Weapon (2/10r)
Battle Medicine: None
Guidance: Raspar (1/60m), Kelvin (1/60m)
Wand of Heal: 0/1
Healer’s Gloves: 1/1 (•>, cure 2d6+7)
Prayer Beads: Bless, Heal
Staff of Greater Fire: (4/4) Produce Flame (C), Flaming Sphere (2), Flaming Sphere (3)
Bloodline Focus: Diabolic Edict* (1/1)
Bardic Spells Spell attack +14 (T), Spell DC’s 24 (T)
Cantrips: Daze, Guidance, Inspire Courage
First Level: (1/1) Magic Missile§
Second Level: (1/1) Knock
Third Level: (0/1) Magic Missile§ (3), Invisibility Sphere
Sorcerer Spells Spell attack +16 (E), Spell DC’s 26 (E)
Cantrips: Detect Magic, Light, Prestidigitation, Produce Flame*, Read Aura
First Level: (2/4) Charm*, Heal§, Purify Food and Drink, Ray of Enfeeblement
Second Level: (2/4) Flaming Sphere*, Dispel Magic, Heal§ (2), See Invisibility, Spiritual Weapon§
Third Level: (1/4) Enthrall*, Crisis of Faith§, Heal§ (3), Mending (3), Searing Light
Fourth Level: (1/4) Crisis of Faith§ (4), Freedom of Movement, Heal§ (4), Remove Curse, Restoration (4), Spiritual Weapon§ (4), Suggestion§
Cabaguil moves a little into the chamber now that the first monstrosity has fallen (•>) where he casts Inspire Courage ”One down, one to go - then the priest!”
He focuses his Spiritual Weapon (4) on the next large opponent (orange).
(inspire) (inspire)
Action 1: Rage (+12 Temp HP)
Action 2: Strike
Action 3: Strike
Kelvin yelps from the bite, but that cry of pain quickly turns into a growl as anger fills the dwarf! He lets out a shout before lashing out again with spear and claw.
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Kelvin gets another jab in with his spear while Cabaguil methodically floats the ghostly glaive into the room, slicing and dicing the Eloko's shoulder and chest.
Raspar has a hard time finding a weak point as his starknife scratches at the thick skin.
Raspar (90/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (76/111)
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Eloko (Orange -98)
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Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Dragon priest
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Kelvin (60/114; +12 Temp HP; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
Cuthberwyn continues his Tale of the Fallen Charu-ka , weaving in some incantations as tendrils of darkness curl out from his fingertips and race through the air.
Critical Success The creature is unaffected.
Success The creature takes half the negative damage and no persistent bleed damage.
Failure The creature takes full damage plus 2 persistent bleed damage.
Critical Failure The creature takes double negative damage and double persistent bleed damage.
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Cuthberwyn hops through the door behind the dwarves as Dakapos hacks his way through the crocodile.
Dakapos cuts the huge eloko down as it falls bleeding propped up against the ceiling and doorjam. Moving underneath it Dakapos gets drenched in it's blood as he stabs the Dragon Priest.
Dirge of Doom
Inspire Courage
Raspar (90/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (76/111)
Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Dragon priest (-29)
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Kelvin (60/114; +12 Temp HP; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
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"Kelvin, Hurry up!" Dori shouts over his shoulder. "The deed isn't done yet!"
Dori moves to the last evil in the room and strikes and looks for a chance to strike again...
actions 1:stride
actions 2:strike
actions 3:shield
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Dori leaps past the deceased Eloko and swings his axe at the dragon priest. The priest agilely leaps past as it flips off of the wall, avoiding the axe. It's draconic tail darts right at his chest.
Dori avoids the tail just as the chaura-ka leaps from the wall. As it does so it slams it's fist into the floor. The floor instantly turns to rubble and fire 15 feet out from the blow.
Dirge of Doom
Inspire Courage
Raspar (90/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (76/111)
Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Dragon priest (-29)
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Kelvin (60/114; +12 Temp HP; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
Round: 3
Spooky: 40/40hp, Climber, Darkvision, Fast Movement, & Life Link
Equipped: Prayer Beads, Staff of Fire
Conditions: Spiritual Weapon (3/10r)
Battle Medicine: None
Guidance: Raspar (1/60m), Kelvin (1/60m)
Wand of Heal: 0/1
Healer’s Gloves: 1/1 (•>, cure 2d6+7)
Prayer Beads: Bless, Heal
Staff of Greater Fire: (4/4) Produce Flame (C), Flaming Sphere (2), Flaming Sphere (3)
Bloodline Focus: Diabolic Edict* (1/1)
Bardic Spells Spell attack +14 (T), Spell DC’s 24 (T)
Cantrips: Daze, Guidance, Inspire Courage
First Level: (1/1) Magic Missile§
Second Level: (1/1) Knock
Third Level: (0/1) Magic Missile§ (3), Invisibility Sphere
Sorcerer Spells Spell attack +16 (E), Spell DC’s 26 (E)
Cantrips: Detect Magic, Light, Prestidigitation, Produce Flame*, Read Aura
First Level: (2/4) Charm*, Heal§, Purify Food and Drink, Ray of Enfeeblement
Second Level: (2/4) Flaming Sphere*, Dispel Magic, Heal§ (2), See Invisibility, Spiritual Weapon§
Third Level: (1/4) Enthrall*, Crisis of Faith§, Heal§ (3), Mending (3), Searing Light
Fourth Level: (1/4) Crisis of Faith§ (4), Freedom of Movement, Heal§ (4), Remove Curse, Restoration (4), Spiritual Weapon§ (4), Suggestion§
Cabaguil moves a little up to the door so he can see (•>) where he casts Inspire Courage ”Only the priest remains my friends, not far now to the end of this battle!”
He focuses his Spiritual Weapon (4) on the priest.
(inspire) (inspire)
Round 4
Action 1: Shield.
Action 2: Stride.
Action 3: Strike.
Raspar raises his shield and strides into flank. He strikes once.
to hit;
damage
[ dice=Melee]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
damage
Critical damage: [ dice]4d4+6+1d6[/dice]
AC: 29 +2 with shield action.
Fort/Ref/Will: 14/14/14 + 2 vs. spells/reaction
HP: 102/102
Focus: 2/2
Hero Points: 3
Speed: 20'
Luck? 0/1 used
[ dice=Shield]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
[ dice=B]1d4+4[/dice] damage
[ dice=Halberd]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
[ dice=P/S]1d10+3[/dice] damage
[ spoiler=@Dori, GM Tyranius]
You free an ally from restraint. If the trigger was an ally taking damage, the ally gains resistance to all damage against the triggering damage equal to 2 + your level. The ally can attempt to break free of effects grabbing, restraining, immobilizing, or paralyzing them. They either attempt a new save against one such effect that allows a save, or attempt to Escape from one effect as a free action. If they can move, the ally can Step as a free action, even if they didn’t need to escape.[/ spoiler]
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The glaive cuts deep as it finds a vital point through the armor. Raspar dives into the room, hopping across the broken floor as his starknife gets in a cut as well.
Dirge of Doom
Inspire Courage
Raspar (90/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (76/111)
Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Dragon priest (-51)
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Kelvin (60/114; +12 Temp HP; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
Action 1: Stride
Action 2: Strike
Action 3: Strike
Reaction: Opportune Backstab
Kelvin hustles forward, looks for an opening on the thoroughly surrounded priest, and shouts, "OFF TO YOUR FOUL GOD!"
He stabs.
And again.
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Kelvin punches the spear right through the Charau-Ka's chest and out it's back, killing it quickly. The priest carried little on it's body.
Raspar (90/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (76/111)
Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
Kelvin (60/114; +12 Temp HP; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
Raspar ignores his own wounds and begins to help others. He moves over to Dak and then Kelvin to apply Desna's grace upon them.
He will then begin to straighten up the area, making it clear for whomever might live there next.
Cuthberwyn mentally adds some stanzas to his epic Tale of the Fallen Charu-ka In the Foolhardy Service to Dahak -- "foolhardy" is out of meter, need to work on that -- as he hands the blade to Kelvin. To the victor, the spoils! the gnome says cheerily.
After the battle, Cabaguil breaks out his healers kit. ”That wasn’t too bad, I feel like we’re getting the hang of this. Here hold still.”
He’ll also work on Ðakaþos and Kelvin, handling more of their injuries.
vs DC 20 (likely)
vs DC 20 (likely)
Satisfied with his work, at least for now, he quickly puts his kit away and prepares for the next unruly chamber.
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With Raspar's blessing and Cabaguil's careful ministrations, the dwarf feels much better. "Thanks, the both of you. I keep earning more scars. The ladies back in Kraggodan will love it. Hah!"
He nudges the dead priest with his boot. "These bloody priests of Dahak are a real thorn in my side. And with Dahak cropping up everywhere, you just know something is afoot. Or, in their case, afoul!"
He laughs at his clever wordplay, then moves to the southermost door and gives in at listen. His instincts naturally have him scanning for any traps as well...
"Thanks, the both of you. I keep earning more scars. The ladies back in Kraggodan will love it. Hah!"
Raspar smiles, pleased that Kelvin has plans for the future. And Raspar smiles in shared joy for Kelvin's future plans for travel and exploration.
"That will be good. I'm sure the ladies will appreciate you all the more," Raspar agrees even as his right hand goes to his neck, and then further down his back to long-stinging, old whip and thorn scars that are there. "It's good to know that everyone can find love despite the scars that they carry. We should make that a motto of the Rainbow DreamCastle Citadel: Embrace and love your scars. Yes, that is very good idea, Kelvin."
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Listening at the door Kelvin's brow furrows as he hears the strangest sounds on the other side. First it begins with the muffled sound of bleating goats, followed by the purr of several large cats, possibly a lion as one seems to growl for a moment. This is all quickly silences as a louder snap followed by a draconic roar ceases the internal noise and fighting
Quietly to the group he says, "It sounds like there's an animal menagerie on the other side of the door. Goat, some big cats, and a dragon-y roar. Not sure what that means."
Raspar readies his shield and ‘knife, eager to find out what is behind the door.
”You want me to handle it, Kelvin? I’ll bleed for you,” Raspar says, opening the door to go inside (when others are ready in case they want to help).
"Raspar, focus on drawing blood, not losing it. It sounds like a ...meal hall for a dragon. Let's be ready."
Cabaguil lines up with the others, a little nervous about what they may find. A dragon? Are we ready for that?
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This room is more elegant than any of the others within the fortress, covered with fine inscriptions, geometric patterns, and exquisite calligraphy. A pair of prized creatures reside within this chamber. A pair of beasts, a monstrous mix of wildly different component creatures: in this case, a lion, a dragon, and a goat. Wild, hateful, and hungry, they try to eat any creature that they see. Chimeras!
Dori (94/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Chimera
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Raspar (90/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (111/111)
Kelvin (114/114; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
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Dori scans the room before entering. 'Do we combine our strength on one target and risk being flanked, or do we split our forces?'
The two doors seal the deal..."i'll hold this one. You all get the other one down quickly.' his tone is grim.
actions 1:stride
actions 2:strike
actions 3:shield
He moves to the three-headed monster and brings is axe down on the nearest head...
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Dori goes north as he urges the others south. Raising his shield he brings his axe right into the throat of the goat's head. It's eyes bulge as it bleats in pain, a thick purple tongue waving out of it's mouth.
Wild and hungry all three heads bite and snap around Dori's shield.
Only the wounded goat's horn's manage to get past as the barbed edges scrap across his arms. The southern chimera's draconic head rears back and spits a wave of flame through the southern door, roasting most in the next room.
Dori (80/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Chimera (Green -26)
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Raspar (90/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (94/104)
Ðakaþos (111/111)
Kelvin (114/114; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
Cuthberwyn just manages to duck under the gout of flame and avoid much of it. The gnome races into the room to see...what in the Nine Hells are those?!?
Uncertainly, Cuth begins a tale that might give chimeras some pause, about a dragon who lived in a mountain hold and was felled by a single black arrow.
Round 1
Action 1: Stride.
Action 2: Stride.
Action 3: Strike.
Reflex
Raspar double strides into flank, following Kelvin. He strikes once.
to hit;
damage
[ dice=Melee]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
damage
Critical damage: [ dice]4d4+6+1d6[/dice]
AC: 29 +2 with shield action.
Fort/Ref/Will: 14/14/14 + 2 vs. spells/reaction
HP: 102/102 -12 -27
Focus: 2/2
Hero Points: 3
Speed: 20'
Luck? 0/1 used
[ dice=Shield]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
[ dice=B]1d4+4[/dice] damage
[ dice=Halberd]1d20+16[/dice] to hit;
[ dice=P/S]1d10+3[/dice] damage
[ spoiler=@Dori, GM Tyranius]
You free an ally from restraint. If the trigger was an ally taking damage, the ally gains resistance to all damage against the triggering damage equal to 2 + your level. The ally can attempt to break free of effects grabbing, restraining, immobilizing, or paralyzing them. They either attempt a new save against one such effect that allows a save, or attempt to Escape from one effect as a free action. If they can move, the ally can Step as a free action, even if they didn’t need to escape.[/ spoiler]
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Raspar runs in behind the chimera as the lion's head whips around, biting at him.
As the lion latches on Raspar grips his starknife and drives it into the bottom of it's chin, making it release. Dori's shield is clamped in underneath the jaw as it stops part of the damage on Raspar.
Cutherwyn racks his brain on these creatures. He knows them to be Chimera's. The chimera is the archetypal example of an unnatural monster made up of a monstrous mix of wildly different component creatures: in this case, a lion, a dragon, and a goat. Wild, hateful, and hungry, it tries to eat any creature it sees, but sometimes a strong-willed master is able to compel a chimera to serve as a guardian or even a mount. Some kobold groups are fond of chimera guardians or pets, but few kobolds have the bravery or resources to keep a chimera happy for long. While chimeras are often pressed into service by more intelligent creatures, it’s also not unheard of for a chimera to keep a herd of unintelligent animals—lions, goats, or even serpents—as both companions and food supply.
Chimeras are able to strike with all three heads with ease. Cuthberwyn knows they are also very quick to strike. The Dragon's head is also able to breath whichever element it once possessed.
Dirge of Doom
Dori (80/122; (Shield Hardness 8, HP 34/36, BT 18); Resist Fire 4, Slashing 2)
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Chimera (Green -35)
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Raspar (31/102; Steel Shield)
Cuthberwyn (81/104)
Ðakaþos (111/111)
Kelvin (114/114; Resist Fire 4)
Cabaguil (64/64)
Round: 1
Spooky: 40/40hp, Climber, Darkvision, Fast Movement, & Life Link
Equipped: Prayer Beads, Staff of Fire
Conditions: None
Battle Medicine: Cabaguil,
Guidance: Raspar (1/60m), Kelvin (1/60m)
Wand of Heal: 0/1
Healer’s Gloves: 1/1 (•>, cure 2d6+7)
Prayer Beads: Bless, Heal
Staff of Greater Fire: (4/4) Produce Flame (C), Flaming Sphere (2), Flaming Sphere (3)
Bloodline Focus: Diabolic Edict* (1/1)
Bardic Spells Spell attack +14 (T), Spell DC’s 24 (T)
Cantrips: Daze, Guidance, Inspire Courage
First Level: (1/1) Magic Missile§
Second Level: (1/1) Knock
Third Level: (0/1) Magic Missile§ (3), Invisibility Sphere
Sorcerer Spells Spell attack +16 (E), Spell DC’s 26 (E)
Cantrips: Detect Magic, Light, Prestidigitation, Produce Flame*, Read Aura
First Level: (2/4) Charm*, Heal§, Purify Food and Drink, Ray of Enfeeblement
Second Level: (2/4) Flaming Sphere*, Dispel Magic, Heal§ (2), See Invisibility, Spiritual Weapon§
Third Level: (1/4) Enthrall*, Crisis of Faith§, Heal§ (3), Mending (3), Searing Light
Fourth Level: (1/4) Crisis of Faith§ (4), Freedom of Movement, Heal§ (4), Remove Curse, Restoration (4), Spiritual Weapon§ (4), Suggestion§
vs DC 26 for 27hp
Taking the brunt of the fire to the face… again. He wonders how he’s going to survive with these fellows, who seem so much more resistant to the horrors they’re facing. Still, he soldiers on, planning his next moves.
Cabaguil starts with a little battle field medicine, trying to put the flames out on his back.
vs DC 20 (likely) (•>) (crit!)
He then creeps up to the doorway (•>) and casts another Inspire Courage to enable the party even further.
"Not today. I've had about enough of this @#@$^$ cult. Nethys and Desna, witness!" Dak casts haste upon himself, immediately closes with with the triple headed beast, flanking with Raspar, and swinging with his bastard sword: