The Dead Roads[

Game Master Seldlon the Swift

Round 5
Current Effects Damien - mage armor 4/4 hrs, false life 4/4 hrs- Tally barkskin 40/40 minutes, - Walhart Calm Emotions - Stephan Life link Damien
Tally 36/35, Walhart 40/40, Damien 18/24, Stephan 27/35

Mictena <======
Tally, Walhart, Reedreaper, Stephan, Damien

slam v AC23: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
slam v AC23: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Mictena
Tally, Walhart, Reedreaper, Stephan, Damien <======

The Mictena by the gazebo vanishes.

Once freed Damien turns to Mictena and casts a spell. A ray of blackness strikes her causing her to become physically weaker.
Damien casts Ray of Enfeeblement on Mictena. DC:16 Fortitude save for half damage.
Attack (ranged touch): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Attack (ranged touch, confirm critical): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Strength damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Strength damage (if crit confirmed): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Mictena's altitude negates any cover provided by the web.

fort v 16: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

She has spell resistance, Damien. Give me CL check, please.

Caster Level check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Walhart sighs in near-acceptance as he sees the fighting continue despite everything. He turns towards the not-disappeared Mictena, hoping that will prove a better target for study.

Study target on THIS Mictena!

Tally starts trying to tear down the door.

To Hit Morning Star: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage Morning Star: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

He then tries to move southeast to give room to Stephen right next to the door.

Move through webs: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Looking over his shoulder, Stephan attacks again before trying to make his way towards the gate door, but gets stuck as he steps on multiple threads.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Damien fires off a beautiful ray that strikes Mictena dead center. It appears that she must have spell resistance and shook it off.

Walhart gets a good read on Mictena this time.

Tally notes the gate does not even shake with his blow.

Stephan feels lucky that he was stuck and did not draw an AoO. His life link draws more from him.

Round 6
Current Effects Damien - mage armor 4/4 hrs, false life 4/4 hrs- Tally barkskin 40/40 minutes, - Walhart Calm Emotions - Stephan life link to Damien
Tally 36/35, Walhart 40/40, Damien 23/24 , Stephan 15/35

Mictena <======
Tally, Walhart, Reedreaper, Stephan, Damien

slam v AC22: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
slam v AC22: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Tally, Walhart, Reedreaper, Stephan, Damien <======

cmb v DC 16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

The fighter moves next to Stephan.

"I am with these souls now, Mictena. My time serving you has been fulfilled. My shield now serves them. I wish that you would let this wrongful intention of yours go. They live and are very close to returning. They will fight to the death. I hope you will not."

Tally moves south and tries to bash his way through the hedge wall instead this time.
To Hit Morning Star: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage Morning Star: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Tally moves south

Need a cmb check.

cmb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Though he understands it's inevitable, Walhart is still reluctant to fight, and he instead keeps his guard up.

Total defense

CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Tapping into his divine power, the paladin makes his way to the open spot by the gate, readying to unleash his might on the barrier once able!

Lay on Hands + Fey Foundling: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Swift Lay on Hands, Double Move to get to door. Accepting the AoO.

AoO v AC 23: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Reedreaper uses an immediate action to place his shield between Mictena and Stephan. (Saving Shield) +2 to AC.

Sorry everyone, I typed up a post on Tuesday but never submitted it. Apologies if everyone's been waiting on me.

Damien targets Mictena with a spell. "Magicae Sagitta" he chants as a pair of arcane bolts fly from his outstretched hand to strike Mictena in the chest. He curses up a streak as the missiles fail to penetrate her innate resistance to magic.
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Damien tried to cast Magic Missile but it fizzled against her spell resistance.

"Guys, just help get this door open. We do not need to defeat her in combat, we just need to leave."

Round
Current Effects Damien - mage armor 4/4 hrs, false life (+5) 4/4 hrs- Tally barkskin 40/40 minutes, - Walhart Calm Emotions - Stephan life link to Damien
Tally 36/35, Walhart 40/40, Damien 23/24 , Stephan 16/35 7

Mictena <======
Tally, Walhart, Reedreaper, Stephan, Damien

"Ungrateful traitor! I saved you from an eternity of torment."

bash v AC 20: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
bash v AC 20: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Mictena
Tally, Walhart, Reedreaper, Stephan, Damien <=====

"You did the right thing. That does not make me your eternal servant."

What happened with Tally's last attack on the hedge?

Like I said. Nothing :-)

Like I said. Nothing :-)

That was on the gate. I guess he got the same result pounding on the hedge. In that case he hurries over to the pavilion and starts looking for keys or anything else interesting. Are there gaps in the outer hedge or was that just the inner walls?

The gazebo appears empty. You can explore hedges on your next turn.

Damien unlimbers his crossbow and spans and loads it "Boy, I hope I remember how to use this thing."

Once loaded he shouts over his shoulder "I think the only way out is through. We need to take her out, so quit screwing around and fight!"

Walhart remains stoically on guard.

Calm Emotions takes a long time...

It is an aura

Dropping his shield, the half elf two-hands the black hammer, and swings before using his final use of his divinity to heal himself quickly. "Now you turn on those who helped you Mictena!? If I wasn't trying to see my family, I would be talking to you more about your unhealthy focus!"

Warhammer vs Gate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Damage(Two Handed): 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
Lay on Hands + Fey Foundling: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Free Action, Drop Shield
Standard Action, Attack Gate
Swift Action, Lay on Hands

The aura is 30 feet, Walhart. She is about to move beyond that from you. You will need to save again if you get within range. One save like the others is all you need to negate it.

The gate does not show a scratch.

Round 7
Current Effects Damien - mage armor 4/4 hrs, false life (+5) 4/4 hrs- Tally barkskin 40/40 minutes, - Walhart Calm Emotions - Stephan life link to Damien
Tally 36/35, Walhart 40/40, Damien 23/24 , Stephan 20/35, Reedreaper 54/64

Mictena <======
Tally, Walhart, Reedreaper, Stephan, Damien

Mictena takes to flight. She casts evil eye (-2 saving throws) on Tally before gaining altitude and flying over the gazebo.

Will DC 17 reduces the length of the hex.

Tally, Walhart, Reedreaper, Stephan, Damien <=======

Damien fires his crossbow at Mictena, winging her (I hope). He quickly reloads and takes aim again.
Attack roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Sighing, Stephan loosens his grip on the hammer, and casts Cure Light Wounds on himself. "Her strikes do bit hard, and it seems that my hammer is doing nothing on the gate!" Picking up his shield, he prepares to move to engage Mictena once again.

Cure Light Wounds + Fey Foundling: 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 = 9

will ST: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Definitely feeling the stink eye, Tally moves away from her and starts hunting for a gap in the hedge.

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19, minus evil eye penalties if any.

cmb v DC 16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

The shabti fighter makes his way through the webs.

Damien's bolt goes wide. Stephan looks better. Tally finds no breaks in the hedges but believes they could be climbed with injury from the thorns being certain. The slayer is no longer subdued.

Walhart <=====

"It's going to hurt, but I'm going to climb out of here."

Apologies for the slight delay, it's been a busy weekend.

Walhart snaps out of it, and immediately grumbles. "She might be murderous, she's got a calming air over her. I'll be keeping my distance from now on."

Figuring there's truly no other way, Walhart moves through the web and gets in position to shoot.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Bow (Deadly Aim, Studied Target): 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 - 1 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Walhart's arrow misses.

Round 9
Current Effects Damien - mage armor 4/4 hrs, false life (+5) 4/4 hrs- Tally barkskin 40/40 minutes, - Stephan life link to Damien
Tally 36/35, Walhart 40/40, Damien 23/24 , Stephan 29/35, Reedreaper 54/64

Mictena <======

Mictena lands on the ground. She puts her hands on her hips. She is looking at Tally.

Tally will save <=======

will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Whatever urge comes over him, he shakes it off.

The party is up.

Tally, Walhart, Damien, Reedreaper, Stephan <==========