GM RePete's Dawn of the Scarlet Sun (Inactive)

Game Master RePete

Sorry missed Niza was there The half elf air elemental gargoyle option sounds good

reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Air elemental not impressed though

Currently have it placed for just the gargoyle - to get half-elf would minimum have to get the elemental as well

Will post this evening afterwork to move us onward.

With her companion's singing, and the rock thing hampered, Nizeagle manages to land a bite on the beast! Her beak scrapes across it's granite hide...and piercing through!

The cleric fires off a flame at the half-elf in the Dawnflowers name...but fear of scorching her injured companion causes it to go wide.

Kasvot does his best to help the villain see the humor of the situation...but she shrugs him off, frantically looking for an escape.

As the vines reach up, the flying beast manages to shake them off even with his current restrictions from the net. The elemental tries to connect again, but the woman manages to dodge the blow with ease.

"Scarlet! Stop playing around and get me out of here!" she shrieks as she fumbles to cast...something but her concerns break her concentration. "Screw this!" She bumps into the elemental as she takes off down the side alley.
Elemental gets an AoO vs Half-Elf

Ripping the trailing rope from Dimples grasp, the winged beast follows after the half-elf....rope dragging the ground behind it.
Nizeagle gets an AoO vs Gargoyle

Alley Round 4 --- I.C +1

Niza/Albis
Cenae
Kasvot
Arboreal
Dimple (-25)
Half-Elf (-16)
Gargoyle (Netted: -4 Dex, Half Speed, -19)

ALL PCs Up

Cenae bolts after them, "Don't let them get away!"

She skids to a stop, sucks in a huge breath and screams!!!"

Move 30 ft, Sound Burst getting both for 1d8 ⇒ 1 sonic damage and DC 18 Fort save or Stunned 1 round.

Spell Resistance vs. Gargoyle: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Kasvot send another batch of magic missiles after the gargoyle.

With the sudden release of the gargoyle, Dimple falls to her butt."Ow!" She stands up and dusts herself off before shaking an angry fist after the monster. "Oh Pish and Posh! I just had these cleaned. Stupid flying statue! Well, let's see how well you fly with out seein'!" She tosses a handful of glitter into the air, and it slowly drifts down on the pair of 'bad guys'.

Casting Glitterdust. Will DC 16 to avoid Blindness condition. No SR. I can safely target them without hitting any players.

Second round of Inspire Courage. Sixteen of eighteen round remain.

Correction previous damage was not 9 but

slam damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Got it in my head slam was d6 not d4 only one previous hit I believe half elf gets 3 hp back

The air elemental slams at the cleric

aoo slam: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 = 22
slam damage: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

With its great speed (100 feet!) the air elemental sweeps round and attacks the halfelf trying to cut off its escape
slam: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9
slam damage: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Arboreal gives chase crossing the zone of silence (double move)

Bite AoO + IC: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18 for Magic/BPS + IC: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Niza chomps at the stony critter as it flees like a coward, then chases after, biting at it again.

Move Less than Half Speed Fly DC 10: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10

Bite + IC: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10 for Magic/BPS + IC: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

Albis launches to the sky and gets outta the way.

The elemental reminds the half-elf of its power as she turns tail to run. Meanwhile, Nizeagle keeps a chunk of the gargoyle with her.

Knowing her companions, Nizeagle fits her desire to eat more rocks and waits a moment.

The cleric shrieks at the fleeing duo...causing the pair to hesitate a moment before continuing their retreat.

Two bolts of force shoot through the air and slam into the flying statue, cracking it's side.

With the realization he can no longer see the opponents, Arboreal gives chase. His elemental doing it's best to serve the summoner holds back a moment until...

Suddenly a burst of glitter explodes ...just what Nizeagle and the elemental were waiting for! The statue takes it full on in the face...though the half elf seems to fair much better.

Nizeagle and the elemental descend on their prey...though the elemental swings wide. Nizeagle

Pooring all her concentration, the half-elf begins to mumble some divine words...her hands glowing with white light as her wounds begin to heal! Showing a one finger salute to the pursing creatures, she dashes away again!
(Provoking an AoO vs Elemental)

The red gargoyle shakes it's head in an attempt to clear his eyes as it turns to flee. The netting snagging on its wings causes the creature to bump into Nizeagle as it flies off...leaving the half-elf behind.
AoO vs gargoyle for Nizeagle
No longer blinded at the end of it's turn

Alley Round 5 --- I.C +1

Niza/Albis
Cenae
Kasvot
Arboreal
Dimple (-25)
Half-Elf (-4)
Gargoyle (Netted: -4 Dex, Half Speed: -36)

ALL PCs Up

"Oh Pish! They're getting away." The bard runs forward, reaching into her pouch as she goes. She pulls out a some butter wrapped in wax paper. Her gaze shifts from the butter to the fleeing would be murderess and back to the butter. "Aw poop! I was going to save this for scone. It was going to be so drippy and tasty. Double poop! Stupid killer ruining my scone. It was gonna be so good too." Dimple tosses the delicious yellow glob. It lands right at the feet of the half-elf and quickly spreads into a slick puddle.

Casting Grease. DC 16 Reflex.

Kasvot rushes forward and send another three magic missiles after the fleeing gargoyle.

Realising hes headed into a blind alley arboreal doubles back and lets loose a storm buffet at the half elf

storm burst attack vs touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
nonlethal damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

And the air elemental tries to slam into the half elf from directly above

slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
slam: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

I think dimple was so busy moaning about his scones he forgot to inspire

Its still active, just forgot to add it in. 15 rounds remain.

I must admit, there are times I get distracted by the writing & role play with her.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

The cleric shouts, "Not fair, die like a cursed assassin is supposed to!"

She rushes forward and holds her palm facing the half-elf, releasing a gout of flame, "AND I TOLD YOU TO BURN!"

Move 30, Cast Burning Hands hitting only the Half-Elf for 5d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 2, 2) = 10 fire damage, Reflex DC 17 for half.

The predatory bird takes its shot at the blinded stone creature, attempting to rip another hunk of stone free.

Bite + IC: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16 for Magic/BPS + IC: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Then takes off in a flash of feathers, narrowly missing the scorching blast around the half-elf and finishing her flight with a bite at the flanked half-elf.

Fly 30, no check needed, Bite Half-Elf

Bite + IC + Flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 21 for Magic/BPS + IC: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Nizeagle again bites a chunk out of the Gargoyle as it takes off and waits for her companions to act.

Dimple leaps forward and butters the bagel ground causing the half-elf to slide for a moment...though it keeps its footing.

Leaving the half-elf to his companions, Kasvot presses the attack on the rock creature, enlarging the crack forming in it's side.

Arboreal summons a storm cloud...nearly in the wrong location. Thankfully Dimple's soothing words help him concentrate and strike the foe. The elemental however, can't quite get past the woman's armaments.

The Dawnflower's flames effectively burn the woman but she somehow manages to avoid the worst of it as Nizeagle swoops in to taste the woman's flesh.

Cautiously stepping out of the slippery mess, the woman casts another spell...her hand glowing with energy.
Nizeagle gets an AoO as she steps out of the grease
Elemental gets an AoO if it wishes as well

The red gargoyle continues its retreat, leaving the woman to her fate.

From somewhere behind you...beyond the buildings, you hear "WE...ARE....COMING....You...still....AL---LIVE??"
The city guards are just now coming onto the map. :-P

Alley Round 6 --- I.C +1

Niza/Albis
Cenae
Kasvot
Arboreal
Dimple (-25)
Half-Elf (-15; -4 NL)
Gargoyle (Netted: -4 Dex, Half Speed: -55)

ALL PCs Up

Is Grease on of those spell that can be ended early? If so, I will spend an action to do that. Move forward and maintain Inspire Courage. (14 rounds remaining)

Actually yes. If you spend a standard action, you can dismiss NJ it

Done!

Aoo attack

slam: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20
slam: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

the air elemental chases after the halfelf

slam: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11
slam: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Arboreal tries another storm buffet

touch: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16
non lethal damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Kasvot continues his pursuit, launching one final volley of magic missiles at the fleeing gargoyle. (Medium range spell, should be enough to catch the gargoyle one last time)

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Cenae yells a warning, "She has a very harmful spell that only requires a touch, be careful!"

Her next set of actions depend 100% upon whether Kasvot's spell finished off the gargoyle or not.

Caster level vs SR, spell penetration: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23

The gargoyle drops with Kasvots missiles

Yay!

Seeing the pathetic evil creature collapse she looks at the half-orc, "Nice shot Kasvot."

Turning her attention to the half-elf, Cenae draws her scimitar and moves up to apply holy justice in person. She darts past the half-elf to cut off an escape route and slashes at her.

Move while drawing weapon (this provokes), Strike

MW Cold Iron Scimitar + Flank: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14 for Cold Iron/Slashing: 1d6 ⇒ 5 18-20x2 Crit

Don't forget the Inspire Courage. +1 to attack AND damage.

As the half-elf lady (if you can call her that since she's not being very nice) gingerly steps out of the melted butter Dimple threw down, Nizeagle takes a chomp at her.

Bite, AoO Against Half-Elf + I.C.: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 24 for Magic/BPS + I.C.: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 (Realized I didn't really need to roll this after the fact.)

Nizeagle then moves after the half-elf and snarles (as only an eagle can). She then fully attacks with beak and both talons.

Actions: fly 5-feet, full attack half-elf

Fly + Small Modifier (DC 10): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15

Bite + I.C.: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18 for Magic/BPS + I.C.: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Talon 1 + I.C.: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 25 for Magic/Slashing + I.C.: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Talon 2 + I.C.: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 = 21 for Magic/Slashing + I.C.: 1d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Maintaining her inspiring words, Dimple quickly dismisses the slick area she'd created as Kasvot sends another blast of energy at the fleeing gargoyle...dropping it!

While the elemental managed to smack the half-elf as she ran, it fails to connect a second time. Shimmering out of focus, it vanishes; it's task complete.

Arboreal again buffets the woman with a rain storm, leaving her worse for wear as Cenae warns her companions of the dangerous spell prepared. Cenae manages to twist away from the dagger coming at her...but fails to do any better with her attack.

Nizeagle gets a beak full as the woman steps away, but misses her second bite. Sinking both talons into the half-elf, she rips chunks of flesh away.

With a cry of defiance, the woman reaches out and touches the wings of the eagle, sending a ray of black energy pulsating through her before taking off again!
Nizeagle and Cenae get an AoO

Alley Round 7 --- I.C +1

Niza/Albis (-14)
Cenae
Kasvot
Arboreal
Dimple (-25)
Half-Elf (-41; -7 NL)
Gargoyle (Netted: -4 Dex, Half Speed: -64)

ALL PCs Up

Arboreal send another storm buffet after the half elf There is no escape

touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
non lethal: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Arboreal sends another storm cloud at the woman. With a loud ZZZzzzt she drops to the ground, motionless.

Combat Over

After Combat Status
Niza/Albis (-14)
Dimple (-25)
Half-Elf (-42; -9 NL)

Huffing and puffing the guards catch up to you. "You ok? Sorry...having to stay so far out of sight, it took us a bit to get here."

Looking down at the half-elf, she frowns. "Is that the murderer? Is it dead?"

Cenae sighs, her rage subsiding slowly.

"No probably not. I think Arboreal here decided questioning her would be smart... which it is. There's a gargoyle down about a hundred feet over there too. They were working together. Used a silence spell and invisibility to sneak up to shank me, but didn't count on how powerful Sarenrae can be when she gets riled up."

Dimple takes all the nets she passed out to the others and tosses them all on top of the 'alleged' murderer. Making certain the prisoner is under guard, she pulls out a wand and begins to tap the Neagle.

"Oh Pish and Posh. Sit still you big show off."

Wand of CLW vs Niza: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Wand of CLW vs Niza: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Wand of CLW vs Dimple: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Wand of CLW vs Dimple: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Wand of CLW vs Dimple: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Wand of CLW vs Dimple: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Arboreal first checks for magic items on the prisoner and removes them and any weapons and any holy symbols

"Which of you is skilled in interrogation?" He looks round the group and cocks his head at Dimple and looks expectantly for the gnome to volunteer

I am not very good at this talking to people malarkey I hope someone here is or this questioning may not be very productive

Kasvot steps forward with a wide, toothy grin. "The clothing is fine, but these teeth always show well." He looks down at the prisoner on the ground. "Somebody want to wake her up?"

"A what? A gargoyle?!" with a quick motion, two guards break formation and rush to inspect the fallen creature.

"Thank you so much for your help. Good call on keeping her alive. We'll need to find out what she was doing with the hearts..."

Spellcraft DC 18, dagger: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Spellcraft DC 18, cloak: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Kasvot studies both items, but comes up blank with both. "Hey, I'm a sorcerer, not a wizard. We're not known for our book-learning!"

Knowledge: Religion key-shaped symbol: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Spellcraft Dagger: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Spellcraft Cloak: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Cenae shrugs as well, "Sarenrae doesn't care that much about magic items either."

Cenae shares the information with her allies, "While our guardsmen secure the suspects for interrogation and trial, why don't we follow up this clue here and go check out the abandoned church in the Shadow District. We might be able to find some evidence and determine if these two were working alone or not."

spellcraft: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

A simple magic dagger

spellcraft: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

"And an elven cloak which that one has disgraced"

"Which of you is skilled in interrogation?" He looks round the group and cocks his head at Dimple and looks expectantly for the gnome to volunteer

Dimple looks at the fallen assassin as she lies under piles of nets. She looks back toward the wizard. "Well, she's halfa human, halfa you and a hundred percent not gnome. Additionally, I've never really been.." she makes air quotes, "Interogatey." She stares blankly at the conjurer for a bit. "Okay fine. I guess I could talk to her. But you owe me." The bard crouches over the half-elf's head and starts poking her temple. "Hey, crazy assassin lady. Why are you a bad guy? How did you get the rock guy to work for you? Do you pay him in like smaller rocks or something?" More poking. "Why do you hate the sun? Do you burn easy? You know they have stuff for that. You don't need to go killing priests 'n stuff." A couple of more taps on the head. "Well poop."

Dimple rises and walks away. "She's a tough one. Didn't give up anything. Maybe we should try it when she's awake."

"... why don't we follow up this clue here and go check out the abandoned church in the Shadow District. We might be able to find some evidence and determine if these two were working alone or not."

"OR...we could take like a whole buncha guards with us. You know, in case they weren't working alone." Dimple looks at the guards as they secure the half-elf. "Hey, we want our nets back. They were like super good at catching bad guys."

Cenae nods, "A wise thought. In my anxiousness to track this evil, I think I forgot about common sense. It's smart to have them there to witness anything too."

She turns to the guard captain, "Can you come with or do you have some guards you could send with us as we investigate this next lead? We are happy to continue working hand in hand with the local authorities."

"Uh...actually we've got other tasks to handle." replies the guard, looking down at the half-elf. "The main threat is handled, thanks to you, and we'll interrogate her. But, we'd certainly appreciate you lot unraveling the remaining mystery...and the payment will be in full upon completion as promised."

With a nod, her companions gather up the lady and begin dragging her back to the office. Turning to leave, she calls back "Let me know what you find. Thanks!"

=====onward======

Finding your way through town easily, now that you know where you're going is simple enough. Each alley, figures peak out from the shadows...though not enough to be able to make them out and they seem to leave you alone entirely. Perhaps they aren't willing to risk attack a group of people...perhaps, they noticed the armor and weapons...either way, they give you a wide berth.

Before you, the shrine itself is in bad shape; its stone walls still stand, but the wood-shingled roof that once sheltered the single-story building has fallen in almost completely. The shrine’s front door has fallen away as well, and the stained-glass windows lie shattered, covering the ground nearby with colorful shards.

What do you do? --> Map slide 3

How are we on resources? Now that we know where we are going, we could just wait until tomorrow and be all rested up. I mean, the cops don't seem to be in any hurry. Just a thought.

You have no reason not to. If you'd like to rest up or shop, you are free to do so

Kasvot used up half of his first level spells; otherwise he's full up. Could go either way, but don't mind a rest if it's not a problem. Maybe we rest up here, though, to keep watch on the place?

Kasvot begins scanning the surrounding streets and alleys, looking for a position that would both provide shelter to rest along with a vantage point on the church's door.

Cenae looks at the old shrine with a bit of sadness, "This isn't right. Nothing like this should have happened."

She glances back at Dimple suggesting a rest and replies, "I'm fine, plenty of Dawnflower-power left. Plus, I don't want to give anyone she might have reported back to extra time to figure out what happened. I say we strike now."