"Ok, we need to rest, I have spent muchly of Erastil's blessings today, and I suspect that Rayhan is in need of the opportunity to renew his magicks as well. So, first question, do we trust the Bodak and the Azer's enough to camp in their vicinity? I would certainly not like to camp down here, but we could retreat back into the fire door maze as far as possible, to where Rayhan covered the pit with his wall of iron - that's seems as secure a camping spot as available." (PS Rayhan, prep Rope Trick or some other safe camp spell next time.)
The he gathers the group in close and whispers "Also, we made no bargain or truce with Bodak, and it is abhorrent in the sight of both Erastil and," he turns specifically to Ohrmizd "Sarenrae." He continues "I do not trust the undead thing to camp near it. Should we destroy it and then camp. If we can bluff to gain the initiative, I think we should be able to put the damned thing down..."
We go back up there, Heshan uses bluff to create a distraction and thus gets us a surprise round... Depending on how the init rolls go, we delay so that we're at the top of the first full round. Rayhan uses diviner's fortune on me, for a +5 to hit so I actually hit something, and Khedron and Ohrmizd jump on the bodak. Heshan adds a haste spell or some sort of a control effect to slow down the rest of the Azers...
AC 13 (18), touch 13 (17), flat-footed 11 (14) hp 80/103 F +11 R +12 W +14
"That was truly an effort," Heshan sighed, but to him, the rewards just might be worth it. "I can surely see why so many have fallen to its maw."
He helped the inquisitor in moving the body to aquire the ring while he grabbed the potion and handed it to Omari. "You have a better way with words after all."
Male Human Keleshite Inquisitor of Sarenrae 15 | GMW 12h, MV 12h
Cleaning Zenzirad out of the worm's vile essence Ohrmizd listens to Omari's plan while smiling to Heshan's lively expression of himself "As much as I hate leaving undead behind, this sounds it could put in danger our association with the Azers. I would avoid it if possible"
"If resting here in the darkness is not something you would like, I suggest we have a peek at what is next, in the hope we find a more fitting place for a rest" the Keleshite calls for the power of the goddess healing himself out of most of the worm wounds "I would not oppose a confy bed and a warm meal"
With that, he descends and looks for the passage going forward, peeking around the corners and being very careful in his advances, retreating back at any danger to decide with the group.
Perception+HR+HA:1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 2 + 2 = 27 Stealth+HR:1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 = 23
HP 108/113 DR 5/adamantine (25/50) AC 34 TAC 19
-5 Str damage
bull's strength 11 min
displacement 11 rounds
keen edge 110 min
bloodhound 110 min
clay skin 105 min
heroism 105 min
heightened awareness 105 min
shield of faith (+3 deflection AC) 6 min
At the top of the stairs, a passage with a vaulted ceiling leads westward. Three domed alcoves extend from either side, each holding pedestals that display open and empty treasure coffers. A large, red-skinned, obviously dead humanoid with obsidian horns and jutting tusks hangs upside down from the ceiling between the westernmost alcoves, suspended from its heels by iron chains.
View from the top of the stairs, looking into the first pair of alcoves left and right, and seeing the corpse between the third pair of alcoves in the distance.
Male Human Keleshite Inquisitor of Sarenrae 15 | GMW 12h, MV 12h
Ohrmizd quickly goes back to inform about what he has seen "The place seems safe enough. And if we confirm whatever is hanged in the ceiling is dead, I think it might do for a good place to rest"
Once the group makes it back to the alcoves, Ohrmizd will use detect magic in the area, and try to evaluate what kind of creature is this and if it has been dead for long.
Knowledge+HR+HA:1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 2 = 15+4 if local, +17 if planes
AC 13 (18), touch 13 (17), flat-footed 11 (14) hp 80/103 F +11 R +12 W +14
"Maybe not," Heshan replies. "This place gives me the impression that it was a torture chamber." He had no way of telling what kind of being it was, but he might as well try.
As Ohrmizd heals himself, Omari heals Khedron,
Sacrifice Murderous Command for CLW and Burst of Radiance for CMW Healing for Khedron:3d8 + 15 ⇒ (5, 4, 3) + 15 = 27
***In the chamber at the top of the stairs***
Call me suspicious, but didn't the Bodak say that he and the Azers had an efreet captain who went ahead to scout... and here we've found what I suspect is a) an efreet corpse (from the description) and b) nice and fresh, which is to say something up here killed it...
"I agree with Heshan, the dead body hanging from the ceiling does nothing to improve the decor. Something killed that thing, and I wonder how recently. Still, it is away from the undead..."
Omari moves to take a closer look at the corpse hanging from the ceiling, but stays cautious and wary as he does...
Perception:1d20 + 11 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 4 + 5 = 25
11 rank +4 wis+5 racial
He mutters a prayer to Erastil as he gets close to the body...(Guidance)
Heal, a) what killed it and b) how long ago?:1d20 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 3 + 4 + 1 = 23
6 rank+3 trained +4 wis+1 guidance
As he examines the corpse, he asks Rayhan "Do you recognize this species?
The corpse is maybe a few days old. And a strong hint about what killed it comes through a door where you didn't see one in the alcove. Fire flooding the alcove and then untangling into distinct creatures - large fire elementals.
He activates judgement for protection and healing.
HP 108/113 DR 5/adamantine (25/50) AC 34 TAC 19
-5 Str damage
bull's strength 11 min
displacement 11 rounds
keen edge 110 min
bloodhound 110 min
clay skin 105 min
heroism 105 min
heightened awareness 105 min
shield of faith (+3 deflection AC) 6 min
Fire Elemental, FE, FE, FE
Ohrmizd
FE
Omari, Rayhan, Heshan <--
FE
I'm not sure about the map. It would almost be like a can of sardines. If you don't add oil, no one would be able to move anymore. And that is before the other dozen fire elementals join. ;)
Ok, set up.
Ok, I think I have added a bit more clarity to the map - dark blue lines are walls... I have added colored borders to the elementals so we can tell them apart. I am not sure what's going on with green and light blue - are they squeezing to occupy the same square (the dashed black box)? (That has penalties...)
@FOXY, has it been more than 20 minutes since this post THIS POST? There is a bunch of fire damage running around here... I am assuming no, as you haven't told Ohrmizd that his Shield of Faith has evaporated yet.
If the resistance spell expired, there is a chance that Omari catches fire...
Omari Reflex if needed:
Reflex Save vs Catching Fire:1d20 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 4 + 1 = 19 vs DC ???
+3 Cleric + 4 dex +1 resistance
If he fails he will be on fire and taking 2d6 burn damage this round.
Burn Damage:2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8
@ Everyone we are in tactical trouble - badly... Hope everybody has brushed up on casting defensively...
"How the hell did these guys sneak up on us!?!" swears Omari, even as he steps back chanting a quick charm...
5' step
standard - cast Murderous Command on Pink - which should prevent black and purple from getting in here this round... if it lands.
Concentration, Cast Defensively:1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 4 = 22 vs DC 17=(15+1*2)
Lvl 11 +4 wis
If Omari's on fire:
He needs to make a second concentration check...
Concentration when on fire:1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 4 = 19 vs DC 15=10+1 + 1/2 the burn damage (Edit: 8/2 = 4)
Lvl 11 +4 wis
Murderous Commmand: Will save DC 15 or fight your friends for 1 rd, to the best of your ability...
Khedron is unhappy with these fiery opponents - he will surely get burned if he attacks, but is nonetheless game...
5' step,
Full attack on green
Khedron Horns, To Hit:1d20 + 6 + 7 + 1 - 1 - 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 7 + 1 - 1 - 2 + 2 - 2 = 18 and a possible -4 to AC for squeezing
+6 bab +7str +1 enhancement (AoMF) -1 size -2 PA +2 Flank -2 partial cover - Heshan & Ohrmizd in the way
Khedron Horns, Damage:2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 19
+7str +6 PA +1 enhancement (AoMF)
Khedron Hoof A, To Hit:1d20 + 6 + 7 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 7 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 + 2 - 2 = 23and a possible -4 to AC for squeezing
+6 bab +7str +1 enhancement (AoMF) -1 size -2 PA -2 secondary Natural Attack (w Multiattack)+2 Flank -2 partial cover - Heshan & Ohrmizd in the way
Khedron Hoof A Damage:1d4 + 3 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 6 + 1 = 12
+3 0.5*str +6 PA +1 enhancement (AoMF)
Khedron Hoof B, To Hit:1d20 + 6 + 7 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 7 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 + 2 - 2 = 24 and a possible -4 to AC for squeezing
Khedron Hoof B Damage:1d4 + 3 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 6 + 1 = 14
If Communal Resist Energy has expired:
Khedron will need to make a reflex save vs catching fire for every hit... and he will automatically take damage. So here are the potentially needed reflex saves :
Khedron Reflex A:1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 4 = 25 vs DC???
+6 animal HD +4 Dex
Khedron Reflex B:1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 4 = 24 Khedron Reflex C:1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 4 = 24
The attack on Omari landed as I am flat footed, Omari HP 90/100, possibly -7 more if the resistance spell has expired. The attack on Khedron didn't land, Khedron HP 73/85.
AC 13 (18), touch 13 (17), flat-footed 11 (14) hp 80/103 F +11 R +12 W +14
So by my guess, Heshan has 6 1st level slots, 4 2nd level slots, 4 3rd level slots, 2 4th level slots and 2 5th level slots left. I think Heshan still has Fly up, right?
"We should leave, while we still can." Rayhan suggests.
Unless someone has a good trick, I doubt we can run from this one - Fire Elementals are fast. Although a withdraw action for Rayhan might not be a bad idea; he's really close to out of combat spells. An alternative is a 5' step and defensively casting Black tentacles in the area indicated in the dashed red line.
Male Human Keleshite Inquisitor of Sarenrae 15 | GMW 12h, MV 12h
Ref+HR DC 15:1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21
"Ouch!" Ohrmizd protests as one of the elementals manages a smash on his face, but his clay skin and fast healing absorb the blunt of the wounds.
Resolved, he slices on the damaged elemental, using blades above and below with Khedron to flank the creature, and Zenzirad roaring in cold flames as it recognizes its outrageous enemy.
Zenzirad-PA+bane+HR-Str damage+flank:1d20 + 14 - 3 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 3 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 29 Magical/Slashing damage+PA+bane+frost-Str:1d6 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 + 1d6 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 6 + 2 + (2, 3) + (5) - 3 = 24
Not adding Precise Strike as elementals are immune to precision damage :/
HP 108/113 DR 5/adamantine (20/50) AC 34 TAC 19
-5 Str damage
judgement:
- protection (+3 AC)
- healing (+4 hp/round)
bull's strength 11 min
displacement 11 rounds
keen edge 110 min
bloodhound 110 min
clay skin 105 min
heroism 105 min
heightened awareness 105 min
shield of faith (+3 deflection AC) 6 min
Sorting out the colors and the map. Khedron attacked the green one. So that's the one who dies. Ohrmizd isn't attacked as the pink one blocks the others. Pink gets attacked instead. The map is too small for Rayhan's movement, so from now on it is off grid.
Omari tries to save Rayahn's life, taking a step and setting his bow singing... Hopefully convincing the elemental attacking Rayhan to attack Omari instead.
5' step to be out of reach of red (and in reach of light blue)
Full attack on light blue. This will provoke an AoO for each arrow shot, and I really hope that fire elementals don't have combat reflexes... If they don't this is going to hurt a bit (1 attack), if they do, it's going to hurt a lot (3 attacks)...
@Heshan - free advice, next time take your 5' step; if you had taken it last time, you could have taken another this round and use Khedron for cover from red, which would mean you wouldn't be subject to melee attacks, and thus could cast without concentration checks...
AC 13 (18), touch 13 (17), flat-footed 11 (14) hp 80/103 F +11 R +12 W +14
Things were looking bad. At the moment, he could only do what he could to save either side for the time being. For now, he would focus on his side, moving away from the elemental before repeating his same action, this time from a safer distance.
I don't see who would AoO Omari.
Omari shoots the elemental successfully with a volley of arrows. The fire elemental who no longer can attack Rayhan comes back to Omari and slams its arm like appendage into him.
HP 112/113 DR 5/adamantine (20/50) AC 34 TAC 19
-5 Str damage
judgement:
- protection (+3 AC)
- healing (+4 hp/round)
bull's strength 11 min
displacement 11 rounds
keen edge 110 min
bloodhound 110 min
clay skin 105 min
heroism 105 min
heightened awareness 105 min
shield of faith (+3 deflection AC) 6 min
I thought that Light blue was still on the map, not off of it in pursuit of Rayhan. Also, you have critical threat on Khedron with the first slam attack.
Khedron avoids a deadly blow, twisting aside at the last second and continues to battle the elemental foe!
The crit doesn't confirm, Khedron HP 63/85
Khedron full attacks (and hopes this goes well)...
AC 13 (18), touch 13 (17), flat-footed 11 (14) hp 80/103 F +11 R +12 W +14
"It seems like things are starting to go to our favor my friends. Let us keep up the pressure!" Heshan goes for a simpler spell to put up damage on one of the elementals.
Kehdron wounds the elemental further and Heshan almost brings it down. But only almost and so it keeps attacking, as the one who unpleasantly burns next to Omari.
The black tentacles keep two elementals in place. But Omari can see that there are more elementals pushing behind the one stuck in the secret passage.
Omari realizes that using his bow here would be simply asking for a beating, so he steps around the corner for cover and concentrates on dodging... But given he can see down the secret passage where he is, he calls out a warning: "Be ready! there are many more elementals in the passage beyond the secret door."
5' step
Total Defense action for a +4 AC. Yes I am pretty much out of viable combat spells.
HP 113/113 DR 5/adamantine (20/50) AC 34 TAC 19
-5 Str damage
judgement:
- protection (+3 AC)
- healing (+4 hp/round)
bull's strength 11 min
displacement 11 rounds
keen edge 110 min
bloodhound 110 min
clay skin 105 min
heroism 105 min
heightened awareness 105 min
shield of faith (+3 deflection AC) 6 min
After the flash and blast of Heshan's electricity ball, Khedron moves to protect his master, attacking with his horns...
Move action - Move 25 feet (this will provoke an AoO from Turquoise; he has to move that far to get out of Omari's space. He will use Acrobatics to try to avoid the AoO)
Standard Action - Attack with Horns
Suggestion @Heshan, next round, maneuver so you can see down the corridor, and then your big explosions (or say - if it's a straight corridor - electrically substituted wall of fire) should hit lots of elementals...
Khedronmoves up to block the elemental from going after Omari again. which earns him a beating by the elemental. His attack misses.
It wasn't your turn yet, but as Khedron didn't do anything in your last round post I take his actions for that.
If this elemental fell with the attack of opportunity, he moves forward to attack the closest one.
HP 113/113 DR 5/adamantine (20/50) AC 31 TAC 16
-5 Str damage
judgement:
- destruction (+4 damage)
- justice (+3 hit)
bull's strength 11 min
displacement 11 rounds
keen edge 110 min
bloodhound 110 min
clay skin 105 min
heroism 105 min
heightened awareness 105 min
shield of faith (+3 deflection AC) 6 min
Then Khedron attacks with hoof and horn...
Khedron full attack - turquoise primary target, but black can eat any extra attacks because of Khedron's reach
Heshan and Omari take down the one elemental and Khedron tries his luck on the last one from the first wave. With mixed results.
The elemental gives up on trying to get free and attacks Khedron instead. The small elementals at the back part and a huge fire elemental comes into sight.
Male Human Keleshite Inquisitor of Sarenrae 15 | GMW 12h, MV 12h
"I will not risk entering those ugly tentacles" Ohrmizd states and steps back covering Heshan "Will better wait here. That thing looks like it will need a bit extra humpf"
And invokes the divine favor of the Dawnflower, making his scimitar extra edged with faith.
HP 113/113 DR 5/adamantine (20/50) AC 31 TAC 16
-5 Str damage
judgement:
- destruction (+4 damage)
- justice (+3 hit)
divine favor 11 rounds
bull's strength 11 min
keen edge 110 min
bloodhound 110 min
clay skin 105 min
heroism 105 min
heightened awareness 105 min
shield of faith (+3 deflection AC) 6 min
