George tries to disarm the villian, but is unsuccessful while Coop strikes one of the stony creatures. The gargoyle swings it's claws at Coop, landing a blow, but the shaggy Yeti counters and turns it to dust.
NG Human male Occultist 7/Mythic 1 | hp 81/81| AC 17*, Touch 10, Flat-footed 17*| CMD 25* | Fort +12, Ref +4 Will +7| Perception +11(+12), Sense Motive +0| Mythic Power 0/5 | Implements: Abjuration 2/6, Illusion 0/0, Transmutation 5/6. Panoply 12. | Lvl 1 1/5; Lvl 2 2/4; Lvl 3 2/2| Silver scale alter self 3/3| lesser extend rod 1/3|
Nice, I think that's the first time I've hit something with Counterattack! Updated my Mythic Power and focus points accordingly. That'll use my immediate so no swift action shenanigans next round.
half-orc Oath of the Crusade Paladin 7-Guardian 1 | HP 98/98 | AC 24* (11* touch, 23 FF, 22* CMD) | F/R/W 13/9*/11 | Perc +11| SMotive +5 | Resist Elec 20 | Threaten 10' with AoOs |smite 2/3 (+4/+7) | LoH 3/7 (3d6) | Divine Bond 0/1 (+1 for 7m) | Prepared: Paladin's Sacrifice, Divine Favor (+3), Hero's Defiance | 3/5 MP
Firas smiles as his armor repels the undead strikes. He decides to concentrate his energy on the demonic foe.
Smite on White and using power attack. I am assuming that white qualifies as an evil outsider to increase my smite damage bonus to double my level for the first attack. If not, then my damage should be 6 less.
Radiance +smite -PA:1d20 + 11 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 4 - 2 = 28 smite bypasses all DR +smite +MPA:1d6 + 5 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 12 + 6 = 26 crit confirm:1d20 + 11 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 4 - 2 = 22 This time I am willing to spend a MP to make sure this lands. I just reread the rules on mythic surge and it says I get to decided after I know the result of the initial roll, so if it was already a hit I obviously won't waste the MP. MP on attack roll:1d6 ⇒ 5 additional dmg if a crit:1d6 + 5 + 12 + 6 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 12 + 6 + 12 = 36
"Your presence is not welcome here, demon! I banish you in the name of Saranrae and Iomedae!" he declares as he brings the weight of his scimitar crashing down on the demon's head. Afterwards he calls over his shoulder to the skald in gratitude, "George, your ancestors guide my blade well this day!"
If I managed to one-shot White the iterative (and spirit slam) will target Red and the smite bonuses (+4 to hit and +6 to damage) won't apply.
The paladin smiles with a little embarrassment at his feeble back swing thrown off by his lack of focus as he turned to thank his ally. He gives a nod of respect and gratitude to the spirits surrounding him as they lash out to strike his foe themselves.
Firas strikes hard and true, but the creature seems to repel some of the impact as a ripple of darkness encircles it. The follow up swing misses and the ghostly projection also fails to connect. The shouting however, seems to ring it it's ears.
no need to spend the MP for this, and magical something something has blocked some of the damage due to specific reasons :)
Tetsu steps up behind Firas, ranseur in hand. Am here Firas-san. Will provide backup Ranseur+PA-Cover:1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 - 2 - 4 = 7 Damage:2d4 + 7 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 7 + 6 - 2 = 15 When white attacks will use 1MP for sudden block to give Firas +1AC, force white to roll twice taking the worst, then Firas gets to attack white
half-orc Oath of the Crusade Paladin 7-Guardian 1 | HP 98/98 | AC 24* (11* touch, 23 FF, 22* CMD) | F/R/W 13/9*/11 | Perc +11| SMotive +5 | Resist Elec 20 | Threaten 10' with AoOs |smite 2/3 (+4/+7) | LoH 3/7 (3d6) | Divine Bond 0/1 (+1 for 7m) | Prepared: Paladin's Sacrifice, Divine Favor (+3), Hero's Defiance | 3/5 MP
Firas reacts quickly to the warning shout reverberating with divine presence in his ears. His shield fails to deflect the demon's blows miles, but he returns the favor in kind.
free attack courtesy of Tetsu's Sudden Block. Smite and Power attack still in effect and I might as well refresh the duration on his shaken condition.Smite on White and using power attack.
Male Half-orc SW Skald 6/PS Oracle (Lore) 1/Mythic 1 | HP 65/65 | AC 20 (15 touch, 15 FF, 17 CMD) | F/R/W 9/9/11 | Perc +4 | SMotive +17 | Song 18/day |Skald 4*/6/4|Oracle 4*/5 | Uncanny Dodge
"Better watch out 'cause I'm a war machine!" Last round of Lingering Composition. Keen and Ghost Touch. The slam bonus is +8/+5.
George flourishes the wand in his hand. "Abra-abra-cadabra. I want to reach out and stab ya!"I have to UMD the wand. All to the Leader as first choice, then anyone I can see.
Male Half-orc SW Skald 6/PS Oracle (Lore) 1/Mythic 1 | HP 65/65 | AC 20 (15 touch, 15 FF, 17 CMD) | F/R/W 9/9/11 | Perc +4 | SMotive +17 | Song 18/day |Skald 4*/6/4|Oracle 4*/5 | Uncanny Dodge
George steps into the other room to avoid the silence. Pulling out the Infernal Healing, he pops one off on Coop and himself. We have plenty of this. Lots of demon blood around for the components up here.
Popping his wrist sheath, a different wand comes out. Saving this one for you mostly, Firas. Then taps him twice.
CMW:2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 8) + 3 = 16 I goofed up the formatting. The first one was 16
CMW:2d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 6) + 3 = 11 Edited for oops. Firas has fey foundling, so he should have 8 more for a total of 35 back.
Stepping over to Tetsu. Which one would your prefer?
10 back from Infernal or the charge of CMW, or Oracle CLW. I got a few CLW:
Ok, let's see what we got... Casts Detect Magic, but just to grab. Will ID once the place is cleared. Figure 5 or 6 rounds to do all that. So we need to wait 4 more before Coop decides if he wants another charge.
As healing is conducted, Tetsu makes sure the western door isn't trapped.
PERCEPTION:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
and if not trapped, checks to see if it is locked and unlocks it (but doesn't open it yet)
DISABLE:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Loot!
will just list the magic gear to save time for now
A strongbox that contains 383 cp, 710 sp, 3,827 gp, a beryl worth 500 gp, three opals worth 100 gp each, a gold holy symbol of Sarenrae worth 200 gp, a knight’s pennon (battle), a +1 chain shirt, and a +1 returning dagger.
Tetsu looks at the door and it seems fine and does not seem to have a lock engaged.
@coop, knock off a couple minutes from each, seems reasonable.
@firas, nothing pings from the next room
The ripe stench of decay chokes the air of this room, emanating from the bodies of two deceased soldiers hanging from the rafters. Various cabinets and tables stand around a fireplace in the south wall, and doors lead east, west, and north.
half-orc Oath of the Crusade Paladin 7-Guardian 1 | HP 98/98 | AC 24* (11* touch, 23 FF, 22* CMD) | F/R/W 13/9*/11 | Perc +11| SMotive +5 | Resist Elec 20 | Threaten 10' with AoOs |smite 2/3 (+4/+7) | LoH 3/7 (3d6) | Divine Bond 0/1 (+1 for 7m) | Prepared: Paladin's Sacrifice, Divine Favor (+3), Hero's Defiance | 3/5 MP
makes sense to me, go for it!
Firas kneels for a moment and says a prayer for the fallen before moving up with Tetsu. He continues to update the party on what he's able to detect with his second sight, noting that the chapel that lies ahead is where he first detected the presence of evil.
Detecting no dangers at the door, Tetsu opens it slowly.
Three stone tables stand in this room, and their wooden benches lie broken and half-rotten around them. Leather straps with restraints stretch across their surface, buckled tightly in place. Nearby, a knotted rope descends through a tiny hole in the ceiling.
NG Human male Occultist 7/Mythic 1 | hp 81/81| AC 17*, Touch 10, Flat-footed 17*| CMD 25* | Fort +12, Ref +4 Will +7| Perception +11(+12), Sense Motive +0| Mythic Power 0/5 | Implements: Abjuration 2/6, Illusion 0/0, Transmutation 5/6. Panoply 12. | Lvl 1 1/5; Lvl 2 2/4; Lvl 3 2/2| Silver scale alter self 3/3| lesser extend rod 1/3|
Coop's eyes flare gold briefly.
Standard to activate Legacy Weapon (just going with the +2 enhancement bonus to bump the sword to +3) and Sudden Speed (+30 foot to move, total move 40+10-10+30 for an effective move speed of 70 currently.
Detecting no dangers on the door, Tetsu is confident that it can be opened safely. Giving it a listen, there is a loud discussion happening, the words are foreign, but it has the cadence of a religion sermon.
Firas detects that there are six faint and two moderate auras to the west.
The vaulted ceiling of this massive sanctuary reaches nearly thirty feet overhead. Smashed stained-glass windows stretch in narrow bands above the doors. Four angelic statues occupy each corner of the room, though their faces and wings are cracked and broken almost beyond recognition. The walls are covered with disturbing shapes and runes that have been scratched into the stone. An altar, befouled with grime and filth, sits against the southern wall.
As the door opens, the speaking stops suddently. Amidst the destruction there are undead. Several seem to be looking, with rapt attention at the two by the altar, but quickly snap out of it and turn towards the interlopers. With snarls and hisses, they attack.
The two creatures at the altar pull out scrolls, reading them quickly, two wicked creatures pop into existence near the party, blocking the doorway and lashing out with wicked looking spears, they then take a step back, beckoning the party to come closer.
half-orc Oath of the Crusade Paladin 7-Guardian 1 | HP 98/98 | AC 24* (11* touch, 23 FF, 22* CMD) | F/R/W 13/9*/11 | Perc +11| SMotive +5 | Resist Elec 20 | Threaten 10' with AoOs |smite 2/3 (+4/+7) | LoH 3/7 (3d6) | Divine Bond 0/1 (+1 for 7m) | Prepared: Paladin's Sacrifice, Divine Favor (+3), Hero's Defiance | 3/5 MP
I will let Tetsu's AoO resolve first and I will delay til after George in case any buffs kick in, but assuming orange is still up he is my target. I am full attacking. if/when orange drops I will 5' step into his space and target green if I have any attacks left.
Male Half-orc SW Skald 6/PS Oracle (Lore) 1/Mythic 1 | HP 65/65 | AC 20 (15 touch, 15 FF, 17 CMD) | F/R/W 9/9/11 | Perc +4 | SMotive +17 | Song 18/day |Skald 4*/6/4|Oracle 4*/5 | Uncanny Dodge
George walks to the other side of the doorway, trying his best to see the opponents.
ID check on whatever I can, will use Investigative Mind (8 left). Order of importance is the scroll users, the summoned, the door blockers. If energy works on them, then DM choice.
Knowledge A/D/or N:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 +4 if Local or Religion Nope
Knowledge A/D/or N:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 +4 if Local or Religion Yes please
George whips his cestus like fanning a torch back to life. "Here comes the Hotstepper" The tip of the weapon starts to crackle in a low flame. Magical weapons become Flaming and Keen. Spirit Slam is +8/1d4+5. If I know fire is not a good choice for these creatures I have Shocking or Frost to choose from. Spirit slam is not going to work on Undead. Had to use my standard for this, as I need my swift for...
"I'm so lucky lucky, I'm so lucky lucky" Rally! Allies within 30 feet can reroll any one d20 roll after the roll is made, keeping new roll (even if worse). Will not help with Tetsu AoO, but Firas can reroll that second attack if he wants. It is use it or lose it, only lasts a round.
Skald 4, 2 |Oracle 5 | Song starts 14 | MP 3 | Reaction Available Perception now +6, HA Double check 8/10
NG Human male Occultist 7/Mythic 1 | hp 81/81| AC 17*, Touch 10, Flat-footed 17*| CMD 25* | Fort +12, Ref +4 Will +7| Perception +11(+12), Sense Motive +0| Mythic Power 0/5 | Implements: Abjuration 2/6, Illusion 0/0, Transmutation 5/6. Panoply 12. | Lvl 1 1/5; Lvl 2 2/4; Lvl 3 2/2| Silver scale alter self 3/3| lesser extend rod 1/3|
Spending a point of mythic to move and attack. If orange is still up, moving to strike orange. If Orange is down, moving to strike green, then purple if green drops.
If Coop attacked Orange and it is still up, or if orange was down and Coop attacked green, Coop will full attack. If he attacked orange and it isn't still standing, he'll standard action cast lead blades.
phew... it's like a choose your own adventure with all the if/thens....
Tetsu pierces the flesh of the undead running up to her and it falls to the ground.
George tries to recall what the things are at the altar.
George:
These appear to be ghouls, though their robes and holy symbols of Kabriri belie that there may be something more to them than ravenous hunger. Typically Chaotic Evil undead creatures. You are confident that they have no particular resistances to anything except for that against positive energy
Firas moves up and strikes green, wounding the creature.
Coop uses a burst of speed and lands a telling blow on green, finishing it off.
The pair at the altar lift up holy symbols and call forth energies from beyond. Two spectral flails pop into existence next to George and begin to swing violently. i placed them on the opposite side of you so they hopefully don't get in anyones way as folks are moving about
Then step in Front of Firas to start opening the way for Coop while using a second use of +2 NA from the Ranseur.
I'm going to assume the fire would do nothing to what (I assume) is a Babau. Not sure if the Spirit slam would be able to attack it or not, but here it is just in case
Under the assault from Tetsu, pink fall, and then vanishes.
quick note, you cannot step into difficult terrain... which there is a downed ghoul in the square you were moving to. the red creature won't be able to attack due to softer cover, but the ghoul adjacent gets a swing :)
will need a Fort Save from Tetsu, DC15. and red would approach, which will provoke from her as well. that one has cover from Firas, so no aoo there. will hold shortly to get these resolved before i finish up the monster.
Combat Tracker wrote:
Round 2
Black
White
Light Green
Tetsu 42/84
Orange
Purple
Red
Blue
Yellow Green
George 33/58
Firas 9/86
Coop 68/73
half-orc Oath of the Crusade Paladin 7-Guardian 1 | HP 98/98 | AC 24* (11* touch, 23 FF, 22* CMD) | F/R/W 13/9*/11 | Perc +11| SMotive +5 | Resist Elec 20 | Threaten 10' with AoOs |smite 2/3 (+4/+7) | LoH 3/7 (3d6) | Divine Bond 0/1 (+1 for 7m) | Prepared: Paladin's Sacrifice, Divine Favor (+3), Hero's Defiance | 3/5 MP
with all of the talk of cover, shouldn't I have had soft cover against the spear attacks thanks to the ghouls in between? or do the demons have phalanx?
@firas the one had a clear shot at you, so no cover there. the other, well... it was a nat20, so even applying cover, it was a solid hit and confirm. :) but yes, i did take that into account when i was looking at it.
Tetsu lands a hit on red, but the creature remains on it's feet. It finishes it's approach and attempts to bite the slayer.
half-orc Oath of the Crusade Paladin 7-Guardian 1 | HP 98/98 | AC 24* (11* touch, 23 FF, 22* CMD) | F/R/W 13/9*/11 | Perc +11| SMotive +5 | Resist Elec 20 | Threaten 10' with AoOs |smite 2/3 (+4/+7) | LoH 3/7 (3d6) | Divine Bond 0/1 (+1 for 7m) | Prepared: Paladin's Sacrifice, Divine Favor (+3), Hero's Defiance | 3/5 MP
Cool I appreciate the double check. I thought there was still a ghoul in between us on pink's turn which might have spared me that first hit. Ah well.
I will use a swift to lay hands on myself, and standard to attack purple.
grope for god +greater mercy +fey foundling:4d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 4, 1, 3) + 8 = 18
Hopefully this drops purple allowing me to use my move to move into the room. Dead bodies being difficult terrain really sucks for my 20' speed but I can clear at least a bit of a path for Coop finally. I will provoke, but @Tetsu if you are willing to spend the MP and the immediate, a Sudden Block to shield me and give you a bonus swing at the demon seems like a win-win, while leaving my immediate free to prevent me from dropping while I am out in the open and still only have 27 HP.
Note that at this moment I can't hit anything because I have the ranseur so can only attack out to 10', but not to 5'. I need my action to quickdraw (something). And as an aside, damn I wish we were already at 7th so I could Whirlwind Attack.
