M Male LN Garundi Human Musketmaster 5, Inquisitor of Abadar 11 | HP: 102/102 | AC: 40 (27 tch, 28 Fl) | CMB: +17 CMD: 44 | F: +17, R: +17, W: +14 (+2 trait bonus vs. charm, compulsion, and emotion effects, +4 dodge bonus vs. allies spells\) | Init: +18 | Perc: +33, SM +34 | Speed 40 | Spells: 4th: 2/3, 3rd: 3/5, 2nd: 3/5, 1st: 7/7 | Runestones: 1: 0/2 , Gr Bane: 8/9, Judgements 3/4, Grit 4/5 Rerolls: 0/1 + coin Adjustments: see sheet + Judgements (AC/Saves)
"Ok, what I figured. We might ought to remove some parts of his body, just to make raising him more difficult. Though I don't think he'll be much touble to us soon." says Munny.
"Nym, should we off to the temple, then? At this point, we can probably just hurry over there... maybe requisition some horses and a cart from the Grand Lodge here. Assuming any are left."
With the troll dealt with by a burning torch, the body reverts to a much smaller half-orc form, dressed much like the first one to attack. A cart is easily acquired to carry Kulik's still form to the nearest temple of the Ascendant Court.
Male Human, Reroll: USED Ranger Lord 16 (HP: 106/208), Init: +8* (+10 mountains/Hills/Jungle, +14 Urban), AC: 25 T: 18, FF: 20, Perception +25, +31 v Humans, +27 v. Undead/constructs), F: +21, R: +23, W: +14, CMB: +18, CMD: 36
Sorry I've been lax everyone. Being overworked sucks. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel (even if it's an illusion.) Let's kick this into high gear and see it through.
Bishop and Timber will stay with Nym. He'll ask Munny to bring back some arrows (I'll mark them on my sheet
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
Male Human Wizard(Enchanter)/16 (HP: 146/146) | Init: +13 | AC: 17 T: 13, FF: 14 | Perception +16 | F: +16, R: +14, W: +16 | CMD: 20 (17Fl) | 3* reroll 0/1 | Buffs: Darkvision, Mage Armor, Mind Blank, Moment of Prescience, Overland Flight
"The assassin is dead, has is his lackey. We did get some information though, thanks to a clever use of magic from Munny," Nym says, recounting everything that occurred since the inquisitor died.
"It might be worthwhile for you to call in a favour and restore some of the vitality to your soul. But quickly, as I think we've dallied too long already."
Making your way back through the streets of Absalom, you see the sky has darkened significantly. The roiling storm clouds are clearly unnatural, drawing worried glances from those you can see on the streets and in a few open windows. It quickly becomes obvious that the weather centers on the Grand Lodge.
Entering through the gap of the main gate, a deeply crimson disc pulses above one of the towers of Skyreach. The glow seems to pulse with each flash of lightning as the storm above grows in intensity, severe winds ripping tiles from the slopes roofs of the high towers.
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
Worth mentioning for Bishop: KULIK has restoration on his spells known list. He would just need to be told it needs to be cast.
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
KULIK nods. Never died before, he says. Don't like it.
Male Human Wizard(Enchanter)/16 (HP: 146/146) | Init: +13 | AC: 17 T: 13, FF: 14 | Perception +16 | F: +16, R: +14, W: +16 | CMD: 20 (17Fl) | 3* reroll 0/1 | Buffs: Darkvision, Mage Armor, Mind Blank, Moment of Prescience, Overland Flight
"Forgive me for being curt, but we need to hurry. The pleasantries will have to wait," Nym says, urging the group onward. He gestures for Hayato to take point as usual, then forms up with the rest of the group. "To the tower. And we need to be smart about it, as I expended a great deal of magic today."
While entering the halls of Skyreach allows shelter from the driving rain, you quickly find evidence of someones passage. The stairs ascending to the towers above are choked with debris, making the ascension a tiresome affair.
Acrobatics checks can be made to speed your progress.
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
With some stumbles along the way, after a quarter of an hour climbing the stairs, you find the upper reaches of the tower empty, with only the open windows suggesting where your quarry could have gone.
Male Human, Reroll: USED Ranger Lord 16 (HP: 106/208), Init: +8* (+10 mountains/Hills/Jungle, +14 Urban), AC: 25 T: 18, FF: 20, Perception +25, +31 v Humans, +27 v. Undead/constructs), F: +21, R: +23, W: +14, CMB: +18, CMD: 36
Bishop takes some time trying to track said quarry. It's been said that he can track a falcon on a cloudy day.... Timber can't fail the assist. Add +6 if foe has human blood.Survival:1d20 + 30 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 30 + 2 = 44
Male Human Wizard(Enchanter)/16 (HP: 146/146) | Init: +13 | AC: 17 T: 13, FF: 14 | Perception +16 | F: +16, R: +14, W: +16 | CMD: 20 (17Fl) | 3* reroll 0/1 | Buffs: Darkvision, Mage Armor, Mind Blank, Moment of Prescience, Overland Flight
"If the tracks aren't in the air then they are on the ground. Unless they have, for some inexplicable reason, started to hide their tracks then our master ranger ought to be able to find them."
Nym says all this while flying and invisible, of course.
Stepping out onto the walkway, the storm beats down hard on the exposed upper reaches. While the winds make visibility poor, Munny's spell does reveal the passage of some creature from the western tower and its pulsing red disc upwards, towards the highest spire of the towers.
Severe winds are in effect, with the -4 penalty to Perception and ranged attacks.
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
After Muny relays the info, KULIK scratches his oversized head with a furrowed brow. Maybe KULIK and KULIK friends fly to high tower? he says, pulling out a potion bottle.
Before the party can begin ascending the tower, Kulik and Munny see a gaunt figure hiding on the gentle sloped roof above. A fishy head stares from the perch, lanky limbs raising in a undulating threat.
M Male LN Garundi Human Musketmaster 5, Inquisitor of Abadar 11 | HP: 102/102 | AC: 40 (27 tch, 28 Fl) | CMB: +17 CMD: 44 | F: +17, R: +17, W: +14 (+2 trait bonus vs. charm, compulsion, and emotion effects, +4 dodge bonus vs. allies spells\) | Init: +18 | Perc: +33, SM +34 | Speed 40 | Spells: 4th: 2/3, 3rd: 3/5, 2nd: 3/5, 1st: 7/7 | Runestones: 1: 0/2 , Gr Bane: 8/9, Judgements 3/4, Grit 4/5 Rerolls: 0/1 + coin Adjustments: see sheet + Judgements (AC/Saves)
Monster ID:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11arcana, dungeoneering +12, nature +10, planes +15, planes, local +16 on top of that roll
”Nym, what is it?”
Not waiting for an answer, Munny declares a judgement (damage, ac),
AC currently 38, unless 3 hours have passed.
He then takes a single shot at the creature. within 80’ so first range band, and no cover or other due to seeking. Vera, vital strike, deadly aim:1d20 + 29 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 29 - 4 = 36Cold iron, magic, deadly, sacred:3d12 + 17 + 8 ⇒ (6, 11, 4) + 17 + 8 = 46
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
KULIK takes his cue from Muny and passes judgment of his own (sacred destruction, sacred justice, and sacred smiting), loosing a single shot at the figure.
Munny blasts a heavy shot into the creature's shoulder, while Kulik's shot goes awry in the high winds. The creature responds in kind, firing a black ray at Munny.
The dark energy saps the lawman's vitality before he can get another shot off! Cackling evilly, the creature steps back from the edge of the roof to avoid further volleys.
Male Human Wizard(Enchanter)/16 (HP: 146/146) | Init: +13 | AC: 17 T: 13, FF: 14 | Perception +16 | F: +16, R: +14, W: +16 | CMD: 20 (17Fl) | 3* reroll 0/1 | Buffs: Darkvision, Mage Armor, Mind Blank, Moment of Prescience, Overland Flight
Knowledge Planes:1d20 + 30 ⇒ (15) + 30 = 45 Nym would focus on knowing its special attacks, resistances, and whether it is immune to mind affecting effects. He will share what he knows.
The enchanter flies over Timber before casting a spell and touching Hayato, Bishop, and his wolf. Instantaneously they reappear near their foe!
Cast Dimension Door
Nym recognizes an astradaemon, a fiend from Abaddon that preys on the souls of the living and dad. Daemons are usually immune to acid and death effects as well as disease and poison. They commonly resist all other elements. Astradaemons are capable of devouring the soul a victim in their grasp and are capable grapplers with their bite. They also siphon the souls near them, dealing damage to incorporeal spirits and recently deceased. Even their physical attacks tear at their preys souls.
Energy drain on all attacks, grab, Fort save or die for grappled foes, and bonuses gained from dead creatures within their aura. Full update to come tonight after our movie outing.
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
Bishop finds himself in a moment of bad luck, as the daemon dodges his flurry, aided by the fact that it does not appear to be present exactly where it looks to be.
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
KULIK takes a step back, clicks the heels of his boots of speed together, activates bane vs. outsider (daemon), and releases a full attack on it.
Improved Precise Shot so no AC bonus for cover. Manyshot, Rapid Shot, sacred justice/destruction/smiting, greater bane, haste. Clustered Shots and bypassing DR/adamantine. All arrows durable cold iron, plus holy on damage.
