GM Otha's Hall of Drunken Heroes: High Tier (Gameday IX) (Inactive)

Game Master Otha

Torean hefts his hammer and follows Andor, peering around in in the darkness.

With his darkvision, Torean can go second, though he doesn't have the best armor. Being a dwarf, it helps if he's not stuck in the back. Willing to be third though if someone feels strongly about second.

Edit: Ok, fourth after Shirley and Effy, then

“Be careful, there is blood here. And fingers!“

acrobatics : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

If possible then Andor continues and checks for traps.

perception : 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (14) + 25 = 39

Katrina uses Dance for Acrobatics ((Versatile Performance))

acrobatics: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

Shirley is currently riding Effy. So just one position taken.

Having discovered the pool of blood, you're able to maneuver around it and press on...just around the bend in the stairs, at the bottom of the curve lies a body dressed in the brown robes of one of Cayden Cailean’s priests—he’s missing all four fingers of his left hand...

Beneath Cayden's Hall

heal : 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

“Does anybody know if we can save this man?!? Or is he dead?!“ Andor asks concerned.

shirley can just take a 10 for a 15

"Dead a while." Shirley says, with a casual look at the body. "Look at neck." He adds, to make his case.

"Death not easy." He adds, cryptically.

He bats Effy across the head, when the owlbear starts sniffing the corpse as if pondering dinner.

"Eat on way out." He reminds her. "Not way in."

“Very, very sad!“ Andor says to Shirley.

Andor continues down the steps and checks for traps.

perception : 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (13) + 25 = 38

The stairwell ends at a small, curved foyer facing a broad set of heavy, iron double doors that block further passage. Shallow alcoves flank the doors on either side. Each boasts a statue of Cayden Cailean, one holding a massive flagon, the other hoisting a large sack. The latter is badly chipped and one of its arms lies on the floor, broken off at the shoulder. Across both doors is a message scrawled in blood. The doors appear to open inward, and though they are closed now, they show signs of having been damaged when they were forced open.

Beneath Cayden's Hall

”That is a trap here!!“

Andor takes off his his eyes of the eagle and puts on his Googles of minute seeing.

He tries to disable the trap by distorting the usually undetectable magical inscriptions or runes.

Disable Device +27 / +30 vs. traps (Rank +9, Class +3, Dex +9, Mwk Tools +2, +4 trapfinding, +5 Googles of Minute Seeing, ACP -2) : 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (16) + 30 = 46

Andor makes short work of the magical trap making the double doors safe to open...

Beneath Cayden's Hall

Andor puts his eyes of the eagle on again and opens the double door.

He walks forward and continues checking for traps.

Perc +25 (+29 vs. traps) : 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (8) + 29 = 37

Torean prays for extra strength from the Father of Dwarvenkind as he strides after Andor into the room.

Cast Divine Favor

Shirley too follows along after Andor, urging Effy forward with his heals, as he glances at the statues and blood over the door.

Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

"Reminds of home." He says cheerfully.

Eorsten waits while his comrades look for traps, because find is not his best ability "Dont be afraid ill protect the group while you search"

Kat also looks for traps
perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18

However, the mess keeps reminding her of her own nightmares and she's not doing well.

Opening the door, you see only darkness...Katrina's lights do not penetrate this darkness, nor can those with darkvision see through it...

Beneath Cayden's Hall

Kat attempts to Dispel the Darkness

clc: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

With a wave of Kat's hand, the darkness disappears and you see...

The archives are a series of wide, interconnecting hallways with high, arched ceilings. Long, stone-topped reading islands run down the center of the halls, dividing them. Dust and cobwebs cover everything, easily marking the recent passage of several large creatures. Tall shelves line the walls, filled with assorted tomes and grimoires. Some of these bear recent damage: shelves smashed and singed, and books lying in scattered piles, torn, tattered, and burnt. Ten feet from the door sits a large desk covered in an assortment of dusty tomes...

Beneath Cayden's Hall

Andor flies forward.

hello GM, this was only a 30 ft part of my 60 ft move action so that it might be possible that I take further actions based on what I see! Thank you!

I'm assuming everyone is awaiting to see what Andor finds...

As Andor moves further in he notices the archives consist of an 80-foot-long central passage, with shorter passages bisecting along the north and south
walls. Before he can proceed further, he, and only he, hears a whisper and then immediately he finds himself surrounded by the same kind of darkness from before; neither he nor those of you by the entrance can see through it...

Beneath Cayden's Hall

Katrina sighs More darkness? I guess I'm going to have to Dispel this too

Dispel Magic: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

I can keep doing this all day you know ..... she calls out

perform comedy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 Versatile performance for Bluff.

will : 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

If that will save was not successful then he uses his lessons of Chaldira trait:

will : 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

Andor circles around the complex and flies back.

120 move with fly. Maybe we can see the map then and know what we face.

Torean walks in warily unused to darkness that he can't see through. He holds his warhammer at the ready. "Can't see nothing in this magic mirk." He waits as Kat dispels the darkness, then tries to spot the mage who is doing it.

With the darkness gone, the map reveals only what Andor saw before darkness covered him...

Kat dispels the darkness once again and Andor comes into view...and he flies back in your direction...

You see no signs of adversaries, demonic or otherwise...but from Andor's reaction, you know foes must be near...

COMBAT! Round 1 - The bold may post!

Andor
Rudzik
Torean
Krazy Kat
Shirley
Eorsten

Beneath Cayden's Hall

spellCraft to identify effect : 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 9 + (4) = 28

“Something tried to suggest that I harm you all!! There is surely a demon capable of these things in here! Can anybody here protect us all with a protection from evil spell that covers an area?!“ Andor says.

Andor drinks his extract of ‘channel vigor’ to gain fortify his spirit after such an attack on his mind.

8 rounds duration. Currently: Spirit: You gain a +6 competence bonus on Will saving throws and Bluff and Intimidate checks.

As a move action he takes his swordmaster’s flair into his hands.

Not an area but I've got a Wand of Protection from Evil with six charges in it ... if that's any help

"If you stay near me Iomede protects us from charm or compulsion spells"

Rudzik nods and flashes a handsign to the wolf in front of him.

Wilk, seek.

As his companion pads forward, the archer pulls his bow from his shoulder in an easy practiced motion and draws an arrow tipped with dull grey iron from his quiver. "Wilk'll give us 'n idea where we might find somethin', but you'll 'ave t' act fast t' take advantage of it 'fore th' demon moves." As he speaks, his eyes take on a golden sheen and his unkempt hair takes on the appearance of feathers.

Casting eyes of the falcon and drawing weapon.

Wilk pads forward and sniffs the air. His tail wags fiercely, which unfortunately puts it right at Eorsten's and Torean's face height.

Perception, Scent, FE, FT to Seek: 1d20 + 12 + 8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 8 + 4 + 4 = 34

Wilk is using Perception as a Move action to attempt to detect any unusual creatures within 30 ft. If a creature is adjacent to him, he automatically knows what square it is in (though it still has total concealment against him).

Andor and Rudzik casts spells to prep for combat...the ranger then sends his companion to sniff out any foes...

Wilk paws and whines a little, as if he's initially frustrated...and then he looks towards the northeast and growls...

Claw vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Damage+Cold Damage: 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + (2) = 7

Claw vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Damage+Cold Damage: 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + (3) = 4

Bite vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Damage+Cold Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + (2) = 6

Suddenly, Rudzik feels a painful and cold scratching feeling underneath his armor/clothing, raking across his chest...turning his head, he sees a shadowy bat-winged creature that follows this up with another claw and a bite, the ranger feeling both striking him...

COMBAT! Round 1 - The bold may post!

Andor
Rudzik (-17)
?
Torean
Krazy Kat
Shirley
Eorsten

Beneath Cayden's Hall

Kat sings to inspire courage in her companions (+2 to relevant rolls)

kn planes : 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33

Resistances, Immunities, DR please.

Knowledge, Planes: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

"A shadow demon! Clear a path!" The dwarf rushes forward, dodging his companions as he hurls himself and his warhammer at the creature. His hammer rages with an angry light.

Swift action to activate Bane
Attack (PA, FF, DF, IC, Bane): 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 20
Damage (PA, DF, IC, Bane): 1d8 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 4d6 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 2 + (4, 5, 2, 6) = 43

Shadow Demon: incorporeal, DR10 cold iron OR good, immune to cold/electricity/poison, resist acid/fire 10, SR17

Kat sings a battle song to inspire her friends...Torean moves to attack, his hammer smashing angrily into the shadow demon...while the creature's form prevents the hammer from doing full damage, it clearly recoils from the blow...

COMBAT! Round 1 - The bold may post!

Andor
Rudzik (-17)
Shadow Demon (-21)
Torean
Krazy Kat
Shirley
Eorsten

Beneath Cayden's Hall

Well, halving the damage, then subtracting 10 for the DR, means me attacking the demon is mostly pointless =)
Soooo.... this will get a little complicated with no other info to go on...

"There... but not there." Shirley complains, as the shadowy demon appears, clawing at Rudzig. "We find more."

Not a big fan of incorporeal enemies, he decides to find more solid foes. He urges Effy forward with a solid smack to her flank, and follows Rudzig's wolf's indication that there is an enemy to the left somewhere.

Using Chameleon Step hunter trick to double Effy's movement for the round. Them moving Effy forward and to the north, waiting for the owlbear's scent ability to automatically pick up the target once adjacent (if its concealed), or to actually see it, if its just hiding.
Effy does not take squeezing penalties here, due to compression.
So with a 100' (or is it 90'?) of movement, she should be able to complete the complete loop if needed, all the way back to Wilk... or until she finds someone else.

If a target is detected, she will overrun it, and Shirley will hack it either before the overrun (if it comes into actual view) or after the overrun (if it has total concealment)

No clue what order these might come in... so will just throw up a bunch of rolls, and apply them in the order they come up, if at all. Included miss chance if they are invis.

He and Effy get a +4 bonus for flanking, despite not being flanking, due to Pack Flanking and Outflank teamwork feats

Shirley attack, PA, bard, flanking: 1d20 + 19 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 19 + 2 + 4 = 45, for 1d10 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 20 + 2 = 27 damage. 50% miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 66

Effy Greater Overrun: 1d20 + 20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 20 + 2 + 4 = 29, 50% miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 71

Shirley AoO if Overrun succeeds by 5 or more: 1d20 + 19 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 19 + 2 + 4 = 43, for 1d10 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 20 + 2 = 24 damage. 50% miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 26
Effy AoO if Overrun succeeds by 5 or more: 1d8 + 15 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 2 + 4 = 27, for 1d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20 damage. 50% miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 85

Edit:Confirm on Shirley's primary Attack?: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (3) + 25 = 28, for an additional 3d10 + 66 ⇒ (6, 3, 7) + 66 = 82 damage.

Shirley, Wilk growled towards the NE (aka right) not left. It's kinda confusing as the legend on the map has North pointing to the right. Do you still want to make the same move?

Oh, didn't notice the compass was 90 degrees off. His intention is to go the direction Wilk indicated... so will go right instead, along the backside of the shelves? and loop around if he sees nothing.... or break to the actual north if he sees something in the fog-of-war covered direction. She has 150' of movement to work with (and could bump it up to 200' if needed)
Removed the last arrow, and added a new one, with a branch if it comes up... Exact ending point depending on what he comes across.

No worries, I forgot about it myself and caught it just before posting...

Shirley rides around the cramped passages looking for something to fight...as he circles around the easternmost bend he notices a statue of Cayden Cailean centered in a small alcove...but he finds nothing to fight...

COMBAT! End Round 1 / Begin Round 2- The bold may post!

Andor
Rudzik (-17)
Shadow Demon (-21)
Torean
Krazy Kat
Shirley
?
Eorsten

Beneath Cayden's Hall

No indication of where this voice is coming from? They obviously need line of sight... so that would go both ways.
Though if invis, then I would have needed to be within 5' for Effy.

Shirley Will Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Which path did I end up going, into the northern alcove, or passing by it? I had enough movement to do both, and would normally have followed the loop around to the north and back.

COMBAT! End Round 1 / Begin Round 2- The bold may post!

Andor
Rudzik (-17)
Shadow Demon (-21)
Torean
Krazy Kat
Shirley
?
Eorsten

Beneath Cayden's Hall

Rudzik swears under his breath as he looses arrow after arrow at the shadowy demon. "'ll show you 'o's th' better 'unter 'ere..."

Primary Longbow, PBS, RS, DA, FE, IC: 1d20 + 19 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 19 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 2 = 26
Magic Cold Iron Piercing damage, PBS, DA, FE, IC, Boon: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 22

Rapid Shot Longbow, PBS, RS, DA, FE, IC: 1d20 + 19 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 19 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 2 = 23
Magic Cold Iron Piercing damage, PBS, DA, FE, IC, Boon: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 22

Secondary Longbow, PBS, RS, DA, FE, IC: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 14 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 2 = 21
Magic Cold Iron Piercing damage, PBS, DA, FE, IC, Boon: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 18

Tertiary Longbow, PBS, RS, DA, FE, IC: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 2 = 19
Magic Cold Iron Piercing damage, PBS, DA, FE, IC, Boon: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 23

Full-round attack - yay for not provoking for making ranged attacks thanks to Point-Blank Master!

Wilk meanwhile continues to seek out unseen dangers...

Perception, Scent, FT, FE: 1d20 + 12 + 8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 8 + 4 + 4 = 33

Again, Wilk is trying to find anything within 30 ft that he can smell, but can't see. If a creature is adjacent to him, he knows which square it is in. If a creature is within 30 ft of him, he knows the direction. But best to not get the giant wolf stuck in the bookcases. XD

Andor flies into the direction that Shirley chose to see if he can find something and can potentially attack.

Perc +25 : 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (3) + 25 = 28

in case he notices something during his 60 ft flight path: swift action study target.

Primary Rapier To hit, study target +4 : 1d20 + 21 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 21 + 4 = 39
Damage Keen Adamantine Rapier +1: 1d4 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 4 = 15

Eorsten moves around people to get a free space where he can attack the strange devil.
+2 Butcher Axe/PA/FF/VS/DS: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40
crit confirmation: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40
damage: 9d6 + 3d6 + 87 ⇒ (4, 2, 2, 6, 1, 1, 6, 5, 3) + (4, 1, 5) + 87 = 127

Holy crap...

You can't crit incorporeal things, unfortunately.

Incorporeal creatures can be critted but only with a ghost touch/ghost salt weapon...which Eorsten doesn't have...but it won't matter here...

Following Shirley's roundabout route, Andor flies 60'; he can barely make out what appears to be wings sticking out from a humanoid creature hiding behind Cayden's statue to the east...

Wilk sniffs in frustration as whatever he smelt before is no longer within his nose's range...

Rudzik and Eorsten make quick work of the shadow demon; a mighty blow from the paladin's axe along with the ranger's uncanny accuracy, as all four arrows find their mark, destroy it utterly...

A shadowy shape emerges from the wall to emerge behind Shirley and Effy...a long claw reaches out...

Claw vs Touch: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
Confirm: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
Damage+Crit+Cold: 4d8 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 1, 3) + (3, 5) = 15

...reaching through Shirley's armor and raking its claws painfully across his back...

COMBAT! Round 2- The bold may post!

Andor
Rudzik (-17)
?
Shadow Demon (dead)
Torean
Krazy Kat
Shirley (-15)
?
Eorsten

Beneath Cayden's Hall

Kat continues singing as she draws her starknife and casts Returning Weapon on it.

kn planes : 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24 DR please.

“A succubus demon is hiding here to the east!“