Righteous Fury (Wrath of the Righteous, table 1) (Inactive)

Game Master The Roxtar

"then we must hurry!"

i think we are all in agreement that we are hurrying to Anevia's place

"YES, INDEEDY. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE OFFER, HORGUS. THIS PLACE MIGHT DRAW ATTENTION, ESPECIALLY IF IT LOOKS EMPTY. MIGHT WANT TO HIDE YOUR VALUABLES AND FIND SOMEPLACE SECLUDED TO SLEEP."

Once everyone is ready, Coop moves off toward Anevia's house. He'll activate the wand of longstrider and take up the rear guard in the marching order.

UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Man.

"Aye, let us go 'fore the sun kisses the horizon"

Clancy will take point, searching for hazards, traps, and tracks.

George nods to Horgus as he takes his place in the middle.

"We will only have suitable people arrive during full daylight. If we come across proper authorities, we will let them know of your survival and offer."

Firas will follow along behind Clancy, with his scimitar again lighting their way, and acting as a beacon to friends and foes alike.

The trek to Anevia's home is moderately straightforward. It is not that simple however. Moving further north from Horgus's manor, there is more and more debris littering the ground, including torn and sundered citizens and demons. The stench of rot and corruption fills the air. Anevia turns away once she realizes what she is staring at. Swarms of insects buzz around the area, feasting on the flesh of the fallen.

press on through, or search for a way around?

As long as we can get to Anevia's place before dark, George does not mind. He has toughened up a bit in the last few days, and he does not really know the victims. But she might be a little upset if she sees neighbors and coworkers.

Well we were warned about a creature made of living maggots. If we are going to end up facing it today, best to do so earlier than later. so my vote is that we should heal up to full, and approach cautiously with weapons drawn, etc.

"HUH. GROSS. YOU WANT TO TAKE ANOTHER ROUTE, ANEVIA?"

"Ach, let me see if I nae can at least try to find us a less stomach churning route."

Looking to Coop, "Yes, perhaps this is not the best idea."

As Clancy scouts about for a nicer route, he is able to spot a better path just a bit to the east. Only a few blocks over, but devoid of the insects and not nearly as many corpses.

The alternate route does add a small bit of time to the trip, with Anevia showing the strain of walking on her injured leg, but there is also determination and excitement in her eyes.

"I think you will all really like Irabeth. She will probably get all shy about it, but she's an Eagle Knight and well liked in Kenabres."

"AN EAGLE KNIGHT IN KENABRES? WAS SHE SENT HERE OFFICIALLY BY ANDORAN OR DID SHE VOLUNTEER FOR THE CRUSADE?"

"It will be good to get someone home to a loved one. First place was ransacked and most people gone. Second was abandoned and looted by those entrusted to its care. You need a little time to get that leg to heal up."

Skald 2 |Oracle 1 |Song starts 7

"I am boldened to hear of such powerful heroes present here at what is so clearly a time of need!"

Anevia beams proudly. "Irabeth was born here, but she left and headed south and east for a time. That's where we met. There was a bit of an incident, and she rescued me from some bad folks. We got to talking after the fighting, and I just knew, ya know? So, I came back to Kenabres with her to start our lives here"

Covering the remaining distance, the group arrives at Anevia's home. The houses here seem to be mostly in one piece. Two houses over, the building there has some scorch marks, but overall, all seems fine.

"AH, WONDERFUL. AND THINGS APPEAR IN ORDER, HERE."

Watchful for any sign of ambush, Coop rests the morningstar on his shoulder and waits for the other shoe to drop.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Depending on how long the walk took, longstrider may or may not still be active.

Similarly paranoid, Firas begins to sweep the area for evil as they approach.

from the library to here, taking the long way around and the slow pace, looking to be around 30ish minutes.

Firas picks up on nothing

"ALRIGHT, FOLKS, LET'S GET A MOVE ON."

Coop accompanies Anevia to the door.

"Shall we enter? Hopefully she is here, or left a message."

I detect nothing evil nearby. That is a good sign. he says reassuringly to Anevia.

Producing a small key, Anevia unlocks the door and steps inside, inviting the others to join. "Irabeth! I'm back! I brought some friends along, and boy do I have a story for you."

The inside of the home is relatively small and devoid of too many creature comforts, but it seems warm and inviting. There is however, no sign of anyone else at home.

"Well... shoot. It's not much, but you folks can stay here for the night if you'd like.." Her words trail off a bit, as suddenly, a tear appears in the ground, and a creature pulls itself through, snapping flaming mandibles at the injured woman.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Phys: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Round 1

20 Coop 30/30
14 Anevia, -4
09 George 23/27
08 Firas 31/31
05 Clancy
04 Yellow, Bug

Coop moves forward drawing from the bug and swings at it.

Attack, Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 1 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 3 = 14

"Look out!" Firas calls out as he draws his scimitar and strikes at the creature.

Moving into the room (drawing if it has combat reflexes), drawing on the move (since I presume I'd have finally sheathed my sword once we got into the house and I detected no evil), and attacking.

attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
slashing: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Knowledge (most): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 add another one if Arcana or Religion

George drops the sack he is carrying as he starts waving his cestus in a circle overhead. ""If you change your mind, I'm the first in line... " He then moves over to stand at the table.

Everyone that want can have whatever weapon they are holding become magical. +1 to hit and damage. Will go for shocking.

I'm assuming this is an evil outsider. If not please subtract 2 from the know check, attack and damage.

Clancy would start by trying to ID the creature.
Know:Planes: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Then he would pull his bow and fire once. Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Deadly Aim, Favored Enemy, Skald Song, Deadeye Bowman applied.
LBow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 P: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

AoO vs Coop: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 hit
Phys: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Between Firas and Clancy, the damage overwhelms the creature and it falls to the ground, still glowing.

Clancy examines the critter, and determines that it is a Fire Beetle, though it seems to have been twisted or tainted by the Abyss somehow. Typically neutral vermin of small size, this one also appears to have resistance to cold and fire.

Anevia clutches at her wound and steps back out of the room, away from the bug. "What is that thing? How did it get in here?"

as awkward as this might sound, we're staying in initiative for a moment

Clancy, Init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Round 2

Skald Song
20 Coop 30/30
14 Anevia, -4
12 Clancy 25/25
09 George 23/27
08 Firas 31/31

George looks over at the creature and then Coop.

"Fiends. The city is overrun only a few days ago, and now we get manifestations.

Coop, looks like you got swiped. You want to deal with it naturally, orally, or spell?"

since George is not omniscient, Lingering Performance will kick in and not spending rounds.

Firas eyes the bug and ground it erupted from suspiciously, prodding the corpse with his scimitar.

(assuming nothing else happens before my init at 8) I am reactivating paladar, aiming my cone down at the ground this time

"YOU ALRIGHT, ANEVIA?"

Coop looks around the room, concerned about Irabeth's absence.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Keeping his bow at the ready, Clancy will cast Detect Magic and begin searching for magical fields.

"Anevia, what normally lies in that other room?"

Firas directs his smoldering gaze towards the ground, but does not sense anything out of the ordinary.

Clancy picks up on the presence of magic.

Responding to Coop and Clancy, "What, no, it just itches a bit? And that's our pantry." She walks over and opens the door. As she does, another bug appears. This one through a flaming hole by the ceiling. It immediately dive bombs at her.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Phys: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Round 3

Skald Song
20 Coop 27/30
14 Anevia, -9
09 George 23/27
08 Firas 31/31
05 Clancy 25/25
04 Red bug

"Ow! Blasted things hurt."

Firas rushes to Anevia's side and strikes out at the new demonic beetle.

scimitar: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
slashing and electricity: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 2) + 5 = 8

"ANEVIA, THEY'RE TARGETTING YOU."

Coop strides across the room and swings at the new bug.

Attack, power attack: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 1 = 16
Damage, electric, power attack: 1d8 + 1d6 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + (6) + 8 + 3 = 25

"Coop's right. Would someone kindly take Anevia outside while we figure this. Maybe you Firas, as you're like a wee laddie with a willow wand when you swing that scimitar. Ha, just kidding big fella! But please someone take her outside."

Clancy is going to keep concentrating on Detect Magic to see if he picks up anything else.

Is this some kind of trap? Can I try disable device or spellcraft to turn it off? I'm going to make the rolls here, but I get it if they don't work.

DD: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

"Wise counsel." Firas agrees with Coop and Clancy, then turns to Anevia.

"Some demonic forces are clearly at work here, and they are focused on you. Coop and Clancy can repel any further waves of these creatures, but I must get you to safety. Follow me outside, and take shelter under my shield."

Next round my intent is to move in tandem with Anevia. I move and ready and action to attack any creature that approaches her, while hopefully she moves with me and takes total defense.

"Take a chance on me" Last round of skald song, will most likely make new one next round.

George moves his fingers in a few quick gestures. "Installing Firewall". He then reaches past Firas to touch Anevia, then returns to his place in the middle of the room.
Cast Protection vs Evil on Anevia, out of Oracle spells
Skald 2 |Oracle 0 |Song starts 7

Firas swings his shiny sword, but the approach is awkward over the table and he misses. Coop however, doing Coop things, strikes hard and true, obliterating the flying critter. As it splashes on the wall, the remains burst into a cold flame, and then the ashes drift away on some unseen wind.

Anevia steps back out of that corner and makes her way slowly towards the door. i'd move Firas along with, but this is still the same round that you moved and attacked

Clancy concentrates further and notices that there are many auras in the area. Well over a dozen, including two that are rapidly fading, one on the ceiling and one on the floor. All of the auras are only faintly magical, with Enchantment being just slightly more powerful than the others.

George casts Prot Evil on Anevia as she moves next to him.

Then everyone hears the sounds of a spell being cast.

Round 4

Skald Song
20 Coop 30/30
14 Anevia, -9
12 Clancy 25/25
09 George 23/27
08 Firas 31/31

"FEARNOTITSYOURFRIENDCOOP!" Coop activates his silver scale, taking the form of a sasquatch.

He then moves into the direction he heard the sound stopping when I hit an invisible obstruction.

George concentrates for a moment and then a small cloud of water falls over the corner of the room.

Last round of lingering performance. Create water for 2 gallons on the white oval, up near the ceiling to make a rainfall or shower effect.
Skald 2 |Oracle 0 |Song starts 7

As Coop tries to move into the far corner, he finds something solid, and smelling a bit like orc preventing his entry

spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Clancy will take a 5' step and ready an action to fire upon a square that he is told has an enemy in it.

"RIGHT HERE! I'D NIX THAT SPELL IF I WERE YOU, SON, OR YOU'LL BE ON A COOLING BOARD FASTER THAN YOUR LITTLE FRIENDS WERE."

Clancy will fire into the square indicated by Coop. Deadly Aim, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Deadeye Bowman, skald song applied.
Lbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 miss chance high hits: 1d20 ⇒ 5 P damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Damn, good dice lost to the miss chance.

in case my readied action goes off

attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
slash+elec: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 6) + 5 = 17

Skald song expired.

Int: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

as the previous request was to try and get outside to safety, she'll be moving up with you, but someone has to open the door to get out... so, she's stepping in front to do so, not even registering that it puts her in a more precarious position as she flees from the threat of the magic bugs.

Coop moves up in his furry form, Firas takes a readied stance to defend his ally, Clancy fires into the corner, but strikes only the stones of the wall, and George causes a small downpour, and subsequent puddle on the floor. Anevia moves and opens the door, desperate to get outside and away from the vicious insects.

From the corner, a deep, rumble of words spills out, and suddenly a half-orc with a ranseur, is visible, the shaft extended towards the frightened rogue.

Melee, reach: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 hit, flat-footed
Piercing: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

Round 5

20 Coop 30/30
09 George 23/27
12 Clancy 25/25
08 Firas 31/31
14 Anevia, -17
04 Red?

"The only corpse here will be yours if you do not drop your weapon immediately!" He growls at the fellow half-orc before translating for his allies. "This fiend seems to have some sort of personal vendetta against Anevia and her wife. The good news is that from what he said, Irabeth is still alive. Thank the gods!"

5' step, and striking with my scimitar

scimitar: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
slashing: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Coop swings for the fences.

Attack, Power Attack: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 1 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 3 = 18

He then steps away from the orc. Drawing.

If he hits, spending a point of focus and an immediate to Counterstrike.

Attack, PA: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 3 = 19

Clancy will take a 5' step and then full attack rapid shot this guy.
lbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 P: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
lbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 P: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6