GM Foxy's 2nd Legacy of Fire

Game Master Foxy Quickpaw

"Well, that did not went bad at all" Ohrmizd pads Heshan's back and smiles at him "You did a good job keeping that gargoyle from attacking us. The less we are hit, the longest we can explore each day"

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Ohrmizd searches the rubble inside the north gate and over the course of 10 minutes uncovers a small cache of treasure kept by the gargoyles—keepsakes from past victims that caught their eyes.

This stash consists of 820 sp, 450 gp, an amethyst worth 90 gp, a cracked turquoise worth 11 gp, a wand and a silver scroll tube worth 40 gp.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
He takes out a scroll from the tube and looks it quickly before passing it to someone else "Any one knows what this is? The wand makes your health stronger" bear's endurance, 37 charges

Also the Keleshite searches in the northwestern corner of this ruined building "That rubble-filled depression near the wall, that looks like a clogged stairwell"

"It seems we found another entry to the gnoll complex"

"Well done gents" - Roryx looks around at his companions, then pats Swiper - "And you of course"

Spellcraft Scroll: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

"It is a scroll of Obscuring Mist" - he explains after perusing it for a few moments - "A good, useful defensive spell"

"I cannot really say the same for myself," he laughed nervously, checking the claw wounds he got in the ensuing fight.

"One of you can have that scroll," he replied to Roryx. "I can already do that spell on my own."

"Well fought, well fought. We've done what we can for now, so let's go take that needed rest..."

Ok, so rest for 8 hrs tonight, and 24 hrs tomorrow. I will keep us fed with create food and water. I need to make 2 heal checks for long term care (DC15) on Ohrmzid, and he the same on me... Add a couple of lesser restoration spells and we should be good to go, the morning after next.

Heal, long term care Ohrmizd 1: 1d20 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 20
2 ranks +3 trained +2 wis +2 healer's kit +1 guidance

Heal, long term care Ohrmizd 2: 1d20 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 11

While we rest we can discuss plans. My proposal 1) Hit the snake in the morning, 2) rest that afternoon (take naps folks, it's going to be a long day), 3) negotiate with the Troglodytes come the evening, 4) Next day, ambush the patrol, and then the gate/entrance guards 5) Invade the main complex with the support of the Troglodytes.

Heal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Heal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Ohrmizd takes the ground of the tower with comfort "Ok, let's see... so we have that snake eh, well, we killed a few back at Nethys house. I don't think that would be a problem. We can probably send Manuun alone and he will do it with a hand bound to the back"

The man rubs his eyes, visibly tired from the long day "The slaves, we can take care of them here while we explore the House of the Beast. Negotiating with the troglodytes will be interesting. Do we have the means to speak Troglodyte? I can preview the negotiations are going to be a bit... striking... otherwise. Also having something to offer them, aside from common grieve with the gnolls, is going to help"

"But yeah, overall it seems a good plan, and I look forward to put it into motion"

And we have problems. We both blew the long term care checks for the 24 hr period... so we both heal 2 pts over night, and 2 pts (vs 4 with LTC) the next day. Lesser Restoration X3 to the rescue (if we're lucky...)

Lesser Restoration on Ohrmizd: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Ok, that leaves 2 to fix up me...

Lesser Restoration A on Omari: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Some semi-competent healing, and Erastil's blessing and we are good to go!

Roryx settles down for the night feeding Swiper some dried meat and water, and carrying out his watch when it is time.

During the night you find that the gargoyles you killed weren't the only ones around. Four more gargoyles come to the tower around midnight.

Omari <--
Gargoyle
Ohrmizd
Gargoyle, Gargoyle, Gargoyle
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun

Omari curses at the intrusion, casts a spell resulting a blast of light engulfing 2 of the gargoyles, and grabs for his bow and quiver...

Standard action - Cast Burst of Radiance, on the map in pink
move action - grab bow and arrows...

Damage: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 2, 4, 4) = 15 only hurts evil
also DC 14 Reflex save vs Blindness (1d4 rds); success means dazzled for the same...

Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d4 ⇒ 4
Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d4 ⇒ 4
1: 1d2 ⇒ 2

A Gargoyle attacks Omari.
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 261d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Omari
Gargoyle
Ohrmizd <--
Gargoyle, Gargoyle, Gargoyle
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun

"I thought you had inspected the tower roof!" Ohrmizd complains while moving to the center of the rounded area drawing his scimitar and shouting a blistering invective "Sarenrae, burn the sins of these gargoyles in your sacred flames!"
Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
Fire damage: 1d10 ⇒ 3
Creatures demoralized are shaken 1 round + 1 more round for each 5 points over the Intimidate DC. They receive the fire damage and must save on Reflex DC 14 or catch fire.

Foxy, you need to update your map - There's a gargoyle attacking me, but they're all 15+ft away from me on the map...

Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

The Gargoyles zoom in to attack.

@Ohrmizd
Claw: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 2 + 2 = 241d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 2 + 2 - 1 = 231d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

@Heshan
Claw: 1d20 + 6 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 2 - 1 = 191d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Omari
Gargoyle(3)
Ohrmizd
Gargoyle(3, fire), Gargoyle(18), Gargoyle(18)
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun <--

Heshan, note the recommended location on the map...Omari plans on squeezing out of that dashed area himself (with a 5' step), and hitting it with another Burst of Radiance.

"I will not be able to hurt these beasts. Can somebody lend me a magic weapon?"

Manuun casts Blur on himself to protect himself should the beasts attack him. 20% miss chance on attacks

"Go get your own tower." Heshan hissed as he stepped back to the edge of the castle, allowing him to cast a spell without trouble.

Casting Mirror Image. Also, I can't seem to move my character. And how much have we been healed back?

Images: 1d5 ⇒ 2

You're hidden under Omari's area spell. You cen move that away, or put it into the background to move your avatar. HP are healed as far as someone used magic before going to bed.

You're hidden under Omari's area spell. You cen move that away, or put it into the background to move your avatar. HP are healed as far as someone used magic before going to bed.

I had not put that down; in fact, I had thought we had retreated to area A with the escaped slaves when we were resting. I'm not quite sure who's hurt and how much at this point. If I can, I will have expended both my remaining Channels for the day.

Healing, Channel B: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 1) = 10

Ohrmizd's post suggests the Gargoyle's tower as resting place, that's what I ran with. I'm fine with the healing in the past.

Roryx snarls, and wades in on the gargoyle assaulting Heshan, his weapon brimming with magic once again. Swiper follows close on his heels.

Using Arcane Pool to enhance the Mace.

Mace: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 = 27
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

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AC: 20 (22 if/when Swiper Bodyguard applies)
HP: 44/44
Effects: Shield, Arcane Pool on Mace, Arcane Strike

Ok, Heshan, Manuun and Roryx have all gone, so it is Round 2 and Omari is up... I have taken the liberty of moving Heshan's figure for him.

Omari steps sideways, pressing himself flat against the wall (squeezing?) , seeking to avoid the effects of the spell he casts - another burst of light erupts in the room!

free - 5' step in squeezing
standard - cast Burst of Radiance as marked on the map - should hit 3 gargs.
move - stop squeezing against the wall

Burst of Radiance Damage: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 1, 4) = 9
and those affected need to make saves vs Blindness for 1d4 rds, Ref DC 14, dazzled if they succeed.

Not sure if GM Foxy will let me pull the squeeze to avoid the burst & the AoO from the gargoyle. If not, I will 5' step to the square marked in red, and I will take my chances with Blindness...

Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Manuun and Heshan go into defense. Roryx hits one gargoyle hard. And with the burst of radiance Omari hits three of the gargoyles and destroys one of them.

The blinded gargoyle flails to where Omari was.

Omari
Gargoyle(12, blind)
Ohrmizd <--
Gargoyle(3, fire), Gargoyle(RIP), Gargoyle(27)
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun

Casting a spell with somatic components while squeezed doesn't work, so the red square it is. Heshan, you're also not in a full square. Either you privide a concentration check for casting first and moving then, or an arcane spell failure chance roll of 20%.

Ohrmizd takes it hard when a couple of claws open his arm and forefront in ugly bleeding.

The sacred warrior steps back protecting Manuun's position and calls for the help of her goddess "Sarenrae, help me clean this place of the gargoyles infesting it" activating bane (swift)
+1 Scimitar-Str damage+bane: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 3 + 2 = 11 Attacking the blinded gargoyle (or if none of the two is, then the most injured one)
Magical/Slashing damage+bane: 1d6 + 5 - 3 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 3 + 2 + (4, 2) = 11

HP 33/48 AC 22 TAC 14
Strength -7 dmg
bane 2/5 (swift)

Ohrmizd hits the blind gargoyle before stepping away to protect Manuun.
Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 3

The two gargoyles follow Ohrmizd to make him pay.
Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 - 2 = 211d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 - 2 = 151d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Bite: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 - 2 = 131d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Gore: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 - 2 = 181d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 - 2 - 1 = 151d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 - 2 - 1 = 241d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Bite: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 - 2 - 1 = 131d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Gore: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 - 2 - 1 = 121d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Omari
Gargoyle(22, blind)
Ohrmizd
Gargoyle(7, fire), Gargoyle(27)
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun <--

Finding himself still unable to seriously hurt the Gargoyles Manuun decides to help Ohrmizd.

Drop bow and draw Mace, flanking the enemy and attacking to aid another

Mace DC 10: 1d20 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 3 = 19 (+3 Luck)

HP: 32/32
AC: 17 +2 vs. non-magical ranged
Luck: 5/62 lingering, Heroism: 0/50 min remaining
Spells: L2 2/3 (DC14), L1 5/5 (DC13)

Now that he was more protected, he stretched out his hand to unleash some damaging blows on the most injured one harming the inquisitor.

Magic Missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 2 = 6

HP: 29/34
AC: 13 (2 images from Mirror Image)
Spells: L2 3/4 (DC16), L1 6/7 (DC15)

Reverting his direction, Roryx now falls upon one of the gargoyles attacking Ohrmizd - "Avast!" - he roars.

Now adding Arcane Strike to the mix. Did not actually use it last round

Mace: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

Was that a crit?: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 = 26
Additional damage if it was: 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

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AC: 20 (22 if/when Swiper Bodyguard applies)
HP: 44/44
Effects: Arcane Pool on Mace, Arcane Strike

Heshan pushes the gargoyle closer to the edge and then Roryx obliterates it.

Omari<--
Gargoyle(22, blind)
Ohrmizd
Gargoyle(7, fire)
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun

I'm blinded, so I'm not looking at the map...
Blinded duration: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Omari, nervous as a rabbit under the eye of a hawk, steps backwards (SW, assuming top edged of map is north) until he finds the wall of the tower and then follows it south...

IIRC all terrain counts as difficult for the blind.
Double Move = 30 ' , to the wall and along it...

The blind gargoyle follows the sound of battle and claws wildly at something. He makes a lucky guess and hits Ohrmizd.

@Ohrmizd
Claw: 1d3 ⇒ 31d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d100 ⇒ 80

Omari
Gargoyle(22, blind)
Ohrmizd<--
Gargoyle(7, fire)
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun

Ohrmizd clenches his teeth as one of the gargoyles manages to slash through his chest when he raises the shield to defend himself from the other gargoyle.

When even the blinded gargoyle manages to strike him, he shouts painfully "Sarenrae, do not leave this server"

Profusely bleeding, he flanks with Manuun, going after that gargoyle.
+1 Scimitar-Str damage+flank: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 3 + 2 = 10
Magical/Slashing damage+Precise strike: 1d6 + 5 - 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 3 + (6) = 11

HP 25/48 AC 22 TAC 14
Strength -7 dmg

Manuun was Aiding Ohrmizd so he gets another +2, not that it matters much.

Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6
The gargoyle that is on fire keeps attacking Ohrmizd in hopes to bring him down before he dies himself.

@Ohrmizd
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 131d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Gore: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Omari
Gargoyle(22, blind)
Ohrmizd
Gargoyle(13, fire)
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun <--

Roryx moves forward to stand next to Ohrmizd, and attacks the fiery gargoyle.

Mace: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

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AC: 20 (22 if/when Swiper Bodyguard applies)
HP: 44/44
Effects: Arcane Pool on Mace, Arcane Strike

It's not the best positioning for most of his spells, but he will have to make do with that he had. Heshan continues to focus fire on the most injured gargoyle.

Magic Missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

Seeing the others flail helplessly around while trying not to burn themselve on the gargoyle, Manuun remembers his Acid Flasks.
Taking a step back he grabs it from his Handy haversack and throws it at the Gargoyle.

Acid Flask: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 + 3 = 19 (+1 Point Blank, +3 Luck)
Dam: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Roryx and Ohrmizd take one point of Splash damage.

HP: 32/32
AC: 17 +2 vs. non-magical ranged
Luck: 5/6 1 lingering, Heroism: 0/50 min remaining
Spells: L2 2/3 (DC14), L1 5/5 (DC13)

Roryx misses the gargoyle. Heshan goes for another sure hit. Manuun douses the burning enemy in acid, making it scream even more.

Omari <--
Gargoyle(26, blind)
Ohrmizd
Gargoyle(18, fire)
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun

Omari listens to the sound of combat and hopes none of it comes to him... With his vision starting to fade back in, he draws his bow and puts an arrow on the string by feel.

(still blinded for this round...)
Move Action - Draw bow

The blind gargoyle keeps clawing at the space Ohrmizd was last round, but mosses all the time.

Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 71d100 ⇒ 19
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 141d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 71d100 ⇒ 16
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 71d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 61d100 ⇒ 48
Gore: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 261d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 61d100 ⇒ 43

Omari
Gargoyle(26, blind)
Ohrmizd <--
Gargoyle(18, fire)
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun

Ohrmizd dodges the claws entangle and attacks back.
+1 Scimitar-Str damage+flank: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 3 + 2 = 9
Magical/Slashing damage+Precise strike: 1d6 + 5 - 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 3 + (4) = 10
Burning in acid, Ohrmizd steps back, which makes him utterly fail his attack "Ah, sorry Man! I will pay your help more attention, no need to burn me down in punishment!"

HP 24/48 AC 22 TAC 14
Strength -7 dmg

The burning golem keeps attacking Ohrmizd too.

Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2Would him burning add fire damege?
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 261d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 81d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Gore: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 171d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 221d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Omari <--
Gargoyle(26, blind)
Ohrmizd
Gargoyle(18, fire)
Heshan, Roryx, Manuun <--

Omari eyes clear, the flash blindness fading. He sets his bow a singing...

Full Round action - Attack with Rapid Shot - blinded garg first; if it drops, shift to burning garg...

To Hit #1: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 21 vs (no dex and AC -2 from blinded)
+3 bab +3 dex +1 pbs +1 enhancement(weapon) -2 rapid shot, Precise shot: No penalty for firing into melee, Deadeye Bowman can ignore 1 person worth of cover

Damage #1: 1d8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) - 2 + 1 + 1 = 8
-2 str +1 pbs +1 enhancement(weapon)

To Hit #2: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 26vs (no dex and AC -2 from blinded)
Damage #2: 1d8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) - 2 + 1 + 1 = 5

Edit for possibl crit

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 8vs (no dex and AC -2 from blinded)
Crit Damage: 2d8 - 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) - 4 + 2 + 2 = 8

Omari takes the blinded gargoyle down with two arrows.

"I Know you don't want to burn yourself, but with that small weapons of yours you will need to get near the gargoyle if you want to hit it."
Manuun continues to give Ohrmizd flank and Distract the Gargoyle

Aid Ohrmizd: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19

HP: 32/32
AC: 17 +2 vs. non-magical ranged
Luck: 5/6, Heroism: 0/50 min remaining
Spells: L2 2/3 (DC14), L1 5/5 (DC13)

[ooc]Omari, Manuun
Gargoyle(18, fire)
Ohrmizd, Heshan, Roryx, <--

Roryx snarls at the acid dripping on him, but does not relent his attack on the gargoyle.

Mace: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

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AC: 20 (22 if/when Swiper Bodyguard applies)
HP: 43/44
Effects: Arcane Pool on Mace, Arcane Strike

Roryx ends the encounter with a hard smash with his mace.

Combat over

"I wonder if there are more of these" - the half-orc grunts with a labored breath.

"Auuuu" Ohrmizd exclaims in pain as the gargoyle smacks him through his shield defense opening a large gash on his neck "Stop distracting me Man! How much you want me to approach? This beast is already tearing me down!"

HP 11/48 AC 22 TAC 14
Strength -7 dmg

As the battle finishes, Ohrmizd works to have himself healed "Sarenrae, heal your faithful follower, and let him rest!"
CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
CLW (using a 2nd level slot for this one): 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

HP 37/48 AC 22 TAC 14
Strength -7 dmg

"I have no idea, but I will have a talk with the goddess if more of them keep coming. I am exhausted for today" Ohrmizd takes back his sit and yawns "Where were we when we were interrupted? Oh, yes, healing and resting"