Curse of the Crimson Throne (complete) (Inactive)

Game Master Whack-a-Rogue

Torsten turned to face the crimson mantis. It was ignoring him, which was to its own peril. He didn't even try to force it to move or to take it to the ground. Rather, he focused on landing just a handful of punches, doing his best to punch his way right through it.

Barely able to dodge the attacks of the large red mantis, Usawoti watches as the dwarf unleashes hell on the creature. Realizing the thing would probably not fall for a feint, instead, Usawoti reaches out and touches it with the bone ring. Commanding thre ring "ഗോസ്റ്റ് സ്ട്രൈക്ക്, വാംപിരിക് ടച്ച്" Hoping the ghost strike's vampiric touch would lend him some strength.

Trying something new
touch attack, Vampiric Strike (ghost strike): 7d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 6, 2, 6, 5, 3) = 29

The giant mantis isn't nearly as big of a threat as it appears, as a single shove from Torsten crushes its thorax. It disappears as it falls. A moment later, the floor around you is covered with thousands of crimson mantises.
Swarm Damage (torsten): 4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 2, 5) = 15
Swarm Damage (usawoti): 4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4, 3) = 14
Each of you needs to pass a DC 19 Fortitude save vs nauseated and a separate DC 19 Fortitude save (poison) vs 1d4 DEX damage

If desired, Torsten still has his Standard action available, and Usawoti has his full turn available. Usawoti, just so you're aware, using a sphere ability within reach of an enemy provokes an AoO unless you cast defensively. ;-)

I can't think of a good counter with a standard action. So for this round I'll keep the rolls above, as Torsten attempts to stomp on the swarms

Fort: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31
Fort: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 19 + 2 = 30

Usawoti, just so you're aware, using a sphere ability within reach of an enemy provokes an AoO unless you cast defensively. ;-)

Sorry was thinking channeling...

Watching the giant mantis fall to his friend, Usawoti stops his attack. Realizing a swarm of mantis instantly appeared, nipping and biting, he commands the bone ring. "നെഗറ്റീവ് ഊർജ്ജം, പോസിറ്റീവ് എനർജി." Again channeling positive energy to himself and the dwarf and negative energy to everyone and everything else hoping it will elliminate the swarm
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Standard action: Channel energy x 3 charges: Grand Channel: 1 x use D10's, Simultaneous Channeling: 1 x use to affect each creature in the area of effect individually. Save Will DC 23 to half
channel energy: 7d10 ⇒ (7, 5, 2, 2, 10, 10, 4) = 40

Will DC 23: 4d20 + 3 ⇒ (18, 10, 2, 13) + 3 = 46
With a burst of power from his bone ring, Usawoti destroys the swarms of vermin. A moment later, daggers fly toward both of you!
Dagger (torsten): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24
Dagger (usawoti): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28 Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
These target FF AC unless you have uncanny dodge. If you're hit, Fortitude DC 17 (poison) vs 1d2 STR damage.

Torsten couldn't tell where the assailant was, except that he was somewhere to the south. He moved in that direction, hoping that his runic tattoos would be up to the task...

Will keep moving south hoping his lifesense will pick up where the enemy is, at which point he will point him out and continue his move towards him

Fort DC 17: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

Feeling the dagger penetrate his armor and hit his shoulder, Usawoti growls, "Throwing daggers?" As he turns towards the south and follows Torsten, he hopes whoever threw the dagger was still in the room. Lifting the bone ring he again channels negative energy commanding "മരണ ഊർജ്ജം അയയ്ക്കുക, കുള്ളനെ രക്ഷിക്കുക" The negative energy flows in a sphere around them, bypassing himself and the dwarf.

move 35 ft. channel negative energy Save Will DC 23 to half
negative energy: 7d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 3, 3, 5, 1, 5) = 26

Will DC 23: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
As he moves around, Torsten's lifesense lets him see someone hovering 15ft in the air near the southeast corner of the room. She's drawing two sawtooth sabers when Usawoti's channeled energy strikes her.

Enemy: 44pts damage

Seeing Torsten pointing to where the assassin was Hovering in the air, Usawoti weighs his options. Knowing that a destructive blast may miss and not sure about a flying feint attack, Usawoti considers using his channel energy again. Frustrated with his own injuries, he decides on a different course of action, Lifting the bone ring he tells it "വാംപിരിക് പ്രേത സമരം" sending a cone of vampiric energy at the hovering assassin.

Mass death magic ghost strike, Vampiric strike.
ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 39 damage: 7d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 6, 6, 5, 1, 5) = 29

Martial flexibility, for throw anything and improvised weapon mastery

GM, what kind of damage will Torsten have for throwing bits and pieces of the dead mantis, with +1 size step from improvised weapon mastery?

Hit: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19
Hit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Not that it matters

"Oi!" Torsten yelled, throwing viscera at the floating figure. "Get down here, ye bloody coward." He taunted.

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 81
Usawoti fires off a necrotic ray, and while he can't see whether or not it hit anything, the pleasant feeling of temporary health implies his attack was successful. Torsten, meanwhile, hurls the blades recovered from the dead assassins, but doesn't manage to connect.

In response, the assassin turns visible and rapidly descends, transforming into a Large crimson insect as she does. She immediately lashes out with talons crackling with electricity.
Claw (torsten): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38 Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 Electric Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Claw (torsten): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 Electric Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Confirm?: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24 Extra Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

@Torsten: Both the mantis and the swarms vanished when slain (due to being summoned entities), so I'm adjusting your attack slightly. ;-)

Enemy: 73pts damage

Raising an eyebrow when the lady seems to follow Torsten's orders, Usawoti considers charging forwards, but decides his destructive blast may be more beneficial. Lifting the bone ring, he commands "വിനാശകരമായ സ്ഫോടനം, ഒരു സ്പെൽ പോയിന്റ് ചേർക്കുക" adding some of his innate magic to make the spell even more powerful.

5 ft step, Attack: destructive blast, add spell point, extend range, focused blast, crafted blast: bludgeoning
ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24 for damage: 14d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 4, 2, 1, 2, 4, 1, 1, 3, 6, 2, 3, 4, 5) + 9 = 52

Rationalizing that the enemy was able to fly, and as such there was no point trying to trip the assailant, Torsten instead focused on just tearing the assassin limb from limb.

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 14
As Torsten attempts to shove the assassin, she turns ethereal, and the dwarf's hands pass harmlessly through her body. He's able to catch her with a quick backfist as she turns solid again, but it's very close. Fortunately, the close combat keeps her distracted from Usawoti, and his blast of energy manages to connect.

Despite her mounting injuries, she continues to attack.
Claw (torsten): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30 Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 Electric Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Claw (torsten): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28 Damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 Electric Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Bite (usawoti): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15 Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
If the bite hits, take 1 negative level (Fortitude DC 25 negates) - EDIT: never mind.

Assassin: 174pts damage

Relieved Torsten was able to dodge the giant mantis's attack, Usawoti steps back again. Believing his destructive blast is his best option he Lifts the bone ring again, commanding "വിനാശകരമായ സ്ഫോടനം, ഒരു സ്പെൽ പോയിന്റ് ചേർക്കുക" adding some of his innate magic to make the spell even more powerful.

5 ft step, Attack: destructive blast, add spell point, extend range, focused blast, crafted blast: bludgeoning
ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28 for damage: 14d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 6, 1, 4, 4, 4, 2, 3, 5, 3, 6, 4) + 6 = 54

The dwarf lost balance as his hand went right through the enemy. It was all he could to just defend himself as the counter attack came. He was somewhat more cautious as he continued the fight, not knowing when his fists might hit.

...focused blast, crafted blast

[dice=ranged touch attack]1d20 + 22 for [dice=damage]14d6 + 6

I made a mental error on the last two attacks, I changed the Focus blast modifier to the crafted blast modifier on my damage roll, could you add 14 points of damage to each of the last two rolls please?

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 4
The assassin briefly turns ethereal to avoid Usawoti's blast, but Torsten takes advantage of the distraction to get ready. As soon as she turns corporeal again, he unleashes a barrage of powerful punches. Only two connect, but they're enough to bring her down. As she falls, the mantis form transforms back into that of a crimson-armored woman - who then dissolves into the now-familiar red mist.

Potential Loot
shock sawtooth saber x2
555gp

Seeing the giant mantis return to the form of a woman and then the body dissipate, Usawoti takes a second and uses some of his innate magic to heal himself. As he picks up the sabers and tucks them in his pack, he turns to his friend. "Sadly we did not find the wizard, but we did deal with the red assassins. Shall we continue looking for the wizard here near the library?" Looking about he begins to head towards the hallway in the corner.

deeper healing: 4d8 + 14 ⇒ (6, 1, 8, 4) + 14 = 33
deeper healing: 4d8 + 14 ⇒ (8, 5, 1, 2) + 14 = 30

Torsten grunted in affirmation as he recovered the sabers. They would fetch a decent price, if sold, or would make mementos that could be hung on a wall, if not. It was not every day that an elite assassin was dispatched.

"Lead on, lad. Let's hope that the wizard isn't ready for us."

This room is furnished with tables, chairs, and stools but holds nothing of interest.

Chuckling to himself, Usawoti points towards the wall covering and in his best dwarven accent declairs "tappistrrrries." giving his friend a smile, he moves around the table and looks out through the wide entrance.

This magnificent room is lavishly decorated with frescoes, mosaics, and hanging tapestries of crimson silk embroidered with gold thread. Three colorful stained-glass windowpanes present scenes of past kings and queens. A huge fireplace stands in the east corner, its mantle shaped like an enormous stone tree that has spread its branches up to the ceiling. Against the southwest wall, on a low dais of granite, sits the Crimson Throne, an iron throne draped with deep red silks and crimson velvet cushions.

Unfortunately, the throne room is occupied. Three Large hellhounds (each with a Gray Maiden handler) stand at the ready, in addition to a robed Varisian woman. More notable, however, is the beautiful woman sitting on the Crimson Throne - Queen Ileosa, herself. Seeing you, she smiles. "Greetings, friends! Thank you for finally seeking me out. I've been observing your progress for quite some time now and wish to commend you for the assistance you have provided the people of our fair city."

There were many things that Torsten was expecting to find. A power hungry wizard. A horrific demon. A unit of masked maidens. But the queen herself? That took him completely by surprise. Even more so because he didn't sense anyone except for her.

Influence to bluff so he can get closer: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26
constant discern lies spell (DC 20)

"So, ye be the Queen herself then?" Torsten said, as he did his best to casually walk forward. "Glad to see that we be keeping this polite. If ye would, ye commendation, what form do ye see it taking?" He asked. He assumed that this wasn't the queen, that this was some sort of illusion. How could she actually be here, apparently undefended? It meant that either she was a fake, or she was trying to force a confrontation before their sword was ready. Either way, the only solution he saw was getting close enough to get his hands around her neck.

Furrowing his brow at the queens unusual greeting, Usawoti, pauses as Torsten stepped up and begins speaking. Looking towards the Gray Maidens mounted on the hellhounds, "The red assassins did not seem like commendations." Seeing his friend boldly walk into the throne room, Usawoti followed, considering the best method for dealing with the riders and their mounts.

@Torsten: now that you're closer, you can sense the life auras of eight creatures in the throne room - presumably the three hellhounds, the three handlers, the queen, and the other woman.

The queen's demeanor turns cold at your words. "While you've been a great help to the city, your services are no longer required. As a reward for all you've done, I will not seek your execution as traitors - provided you leave Korvosa immediately and never return."
This functions as suggestion targeted toward one of you (your choice). Will DC 18 negates, so it's unlikely to have an effect. ;-)

Will: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 40

Torsten shook off the magic and glanced over at Usawoti. "The eight of them." He said to his friend. He was of two minds about the situation. It made sense to retreat and get the sword, but on the other hand, they were within striking distance of the Queen, and that was not an opportunity that came everyday. "We good?" He asked, not wanting to make the decision to launch the attack without making sure that they were on the same page.

Wondering what the queen might be thinking, Usawoti knew his friend would not be willing to turn his city over to the death and destruction the queen seemed to be planning. Chuckling at Torsten's comment about 'eight of them' He'd seen fights where there were more than eight and it felt like all he'd done was stay out of the dwarfs way. He nods to his friend, "Torsten we are always good."

Looking back to the queen, he smiles, "My dear Ileosa, you don't mind if I call you Ileosa do you? There is nothing I'd rather do than leave this city and return to the Cinderlands." His smile turns wolfish, "Once I have what I've been sent for." He gestures her general direction with the hammer. "You see it was the Shoanti's responsibility to keep the Fangs of Kazavon from the light of day. You ignored the warnings on their hidden sanctuary and brought them back to the world of men. Return them to me and I will leave this metropolis to its inhabitants."

I don't think the influence will do any good, but I'm rolling it just for fun. Any chance we can get a surprise round?
influence: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (11) + 27 = 38

A almost-imperceptible growl briefly emerges from the queen's mouth before she regains her composure. "If you want my crown, you'll have to take it from me. Guards, remove these interlopers from my sight!"
Enemy Initiative: 8d20 + 27 ⇒ (5, 17, 12, 11, 18, 11, 11, 12) + 27 = 124 (average 15.5)
Your Initiative: 2d20 + 14 ⇒ (13, 14) + 14 = 41 (average 20.5)

Throwing caution to the wind, Torsten charged forward, barreling straight through the opposition. He was going right for the queen, lest she use her magical powers again unhindered. It was risky, yes. But he only had a split second to think...

swift action for 3 combat feats. Improved Overrun, Charge Through and champion's strike. Due to charging, AC is 32 for this round

Overrun to charge the Queen: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (19) + 28 = 47

Using power attack, which is -4 to hit. However, +2 to hit for charging, and she is flat footed. Damage is magic, cold iron, silver, lawful (brawler strike) and good (holy).

Standard action Attack: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (15) + 24 = 39
Damage: 1d8 + 29 ⇒ (6) + 29 = 35
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

Reposition if hit: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (11) + 26 = 37

Trip if Reposition happens: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (13) + 26 = 39
She gets -4 AC if the trip works
AOO if tripped: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21

Free action Flurry: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (9) + 24 = 33
Damage add 4 if foe is prone: 1d8 + 29 ⇒ (3) + 29 = 32
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

Free action Flurry: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (3) + 24 = 27
Damage add 4 if foe is prone: 1d8 + 29 ⇒ (7) + 29 = 36
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

Frowning as the queen growls, Usawoti, comments to Torsten, "That doesn't seem very lady like." Seeing the gleam in his friend's eye, he's not surprised by the dwarfs charge. Following his friend as best as he can, he stops at the bottom of the podium. Turning facing the enemy, he lifts his bone ring telling them "പ്രതിധ്വനിക്കുന്ന വാക്ക് ശത്രുത" Voicing his enmity for them, causing it to echo through the hall.

30 ft move, Standard, Emnity Echoing word he get's eight selection, He's Chaotic good, so everyone Will save DC 23 strong alignment aura opposing your alignment take a penalty to their save: strong, -1; overwhelming, -2.

With a sudden surge of motion, Torsten barrels through the queen's guards, shoving one of the Infernal hounds out of the way as he does so. In seconds, he's within reach of Ileosa. Before anyone can react, he rips her off of the Crimson Throne and stomps on her head, bursting it like a water-filled balloon.

Moments later, Usawoti's chanting echoes across the chamber.
Hellhound (4 steps) Will DC 23: 3d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (5, 18, 13) + 5 - 2 = 39 (all fail)
Gray Maiden (4 steps) Will DC 23: 3d20 + 5 ⇒ (4, 2, 19) + 5 = 30 (two fail)
Robes (3 steps) Will DC 23: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 (success)
Almost everyone in the chamber is battered by the cacophany of sound, rendering them all but helpless. In response, the robed woman backs away from Torsten and disappears. The dwarf can no longer sense her, which likely means she's teleported away.

One Gray Maiden passed her saving throw, but every other enemy is dazed this round.

Torsten blinked in surprise as the 'queen' went down. Not knowing what to make of it, he continued to lay into the maidens. All he could know for certain was that they couldn't stop, and that the time to think would occur once the room had been cleared.

Realizing that with the two woman, they supposed were casters, out of the way that Torsten would focus on the Gray Maidens and the hellhounds, Usawoti changes tack. Instead of burning magical energies, he engaged the 'blind' Maiden to his left with hammer and Klar. Simply swinging the earth breaker several times as he brings the hammer into play.

I'm not sure he can 'feint' a blind person not sure he needs to, but it does eliminate the 'feint attack' so going with an old school 'Full attack' but I don't know if he can 'two weapon attack' through the whole thing. Hoping he can 'two weapon the first attack, then just the hammer. If any of this is wrong just adjudicate: Full attack: Human-bane Alchemical silver Earth breaker/Ghost-touched Klar: Weapons focus (both) TWF, PA sneak attack, fatal thrust, Asynchronous Swing
TWF Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 = 26 +2 if human for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 27 +2 if human bane: human: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 5, 4) = 14 FT: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 6) = 14
TWF Klar: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 = 33 for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 25 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 5) = 16 FT: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 5) = 14
TWF Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 19 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 = 36 +2 if human for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 22 +2 if human bane: human: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 4) = 16
TWF Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 = 18 +2 if human for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (2, 6) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 28 +2 if human bane: human: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 1) = 9

@Usawoti: You need to be visible to an opponent you're trying to feint unless you have the Verbal Feint talent. Two-weapon fighting requires a full-attack action, but the Dual Attack feature from the dual-wielding sphere is an attack (Standard) action. As such, I'll ignore the klar roll this round. On a related note, Fatal Thrust requires an attack action or an AoO, so it can't be used with full-attacking.

Ileosa's corpse rapidly melts away, and in seconds, all that remains are her royal robes, the Crown of Thorns, and a massive (over 15 gallons) pool of blood.

Torsten quickly takes down two Gray Maidens while Usawoti handles the third. All that's left are the three Large hellhounds, which remain a deadly threat - even while blind. Now that their handlers have been slain, there's nothing holding them back. Almost in unison, they howl, which is swiftly replaced by gouts of fire!
Fire Damage: 10d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 2, 2, 4, 1, 6, 5, 2, 6) = 37 (Reflex DC 21 halves)
Fire Damage: 10d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 2, 6, 4, 5, 3, 5, 1) = 30 (Reflex DC 21 halves)
Fire Damage: 10d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 4, 3, 1, 5, 1, 6, 2, 1) = 32 (Reflex DC 21 halves)
Due to your current positions, you're both in the AoEs.

Torsten gives the +4 save aura, so it will help Usawoti. He takes no damage if saved

Sometimes being short was a blessing. He threw himself to the ground just in time to avoid the wall of flames that arced overhead. He rolled as he hit the ground, got to his feet, and immediately began swinging.

Ref: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24
Ref: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (8) + 22 = 30
Ref: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (3) + 22 = 25

Move Action Shove Touch Attack: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (12) + 24 = 36
Damage: 8 + 7 + 8 = 23
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Standard action Attack: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (3) + 24 = 27
Damage add 4 if foe is prone: 1d8 + 21 ⇒ (7) + 21 = 28
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8

Free action Flurry: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32
Damage add 4 if foe is prone: 1d8 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7

Free action Flurry: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (14) + 23 = 37
Damage add 4 if foe is prone: 1d8 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Reflex DC 21: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23
Reflex DC 21: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28
Reflex DC 21: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27

Pleased that his untraditional attack brought down the blind maiden, Usawoti turns, nodding to Torsten as his friend killed two to his one. Not considering the 'hell hounds' ability to breath fire, he's almost caught unawares. Dodging some of the flames, as best as he can as, he steps towards the left hand evil canine studying it for a split second. Swinging the hammer in a feint at the things muzzle, he arches back around as he thrusts with the klar, hoping to catch the creature flat footed.

5 ft step, swift action studied target, (+3) Feint attack AOO: Expert Feint/Feint strike/dual opportunity Two weapon Attack Asynchronous Swing: Human-bane Achemical silver Earth breaker/Ghost-touched Klar: Weapons focus (both) TWF, PA sneak attack, fatal thrust
feint: Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (12) + 25 = 37
Feint strike: AOO Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 29 for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 29 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 1) = 9 FT: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) = 10
Dual Opportunity: Klar: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 36 for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 29 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 4, 1) = 13
TWF Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 = 42 for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 28 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 1, 2) = 8 FT: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 4) = 11
TWF Klar: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 = 38 for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 22 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 2, 6) = 15 FT: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 4) = 12
TWF Earth Breaker: confirm crit: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 = 29 for damage: 4d6 + 8 + 10 + 6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 1, 5, 1) + 8 + 10 + 6 + 16 = 48

You each take down one of the Infernal hounds, leaving only one. It's still shaking off the effects of Usawoti's chant, but that doesn't stop it from trying to bite Torsten!
Bite: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24 Damage: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 3) + 12 = 16 Fire Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

Seeing the helldog fall, Usawoti turns to the third, studying it quickly, telling the creature in infernal "Once your handler was dead, You should have fled." Swinging the hammer in a feint at the things muzzle, he arches back around as he thrusts with the klar, hoping to catch the creature flat footed.

Swift action studied target, (+3) Feint attack AOO: Expert Feint/Feint strike/dual opportunity Two weapon Attack Asynchronous Swing: Human-bane Achemical silver Earth breaker/Ghost-touched Klar: Weapons focus (both) TWF, PA sneak attack, fatal thrust
feint: Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (9) + 25 = 34
Feint strike: AOO Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 33 for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 32 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 1, 2) = 14 FT: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1) = 11
Dual Opportunity: Klar: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 34 for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 26 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 2, 2) = 11
TWF Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 = 34 for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 26 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 5) = 13 FT: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 5) = 16
TWF Klar: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 24 + 1 + 3 - 2 - 4 = 31 for damage: 2d6 + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 + 5 + 3 + 8 = 31 SA: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6, 3) = 15 FT: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 4) = 9

Move Action Shove Touch Attack: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (18) + 24 = 42
Damage: 8 + 7 + 8 = 23
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Confirm: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (18) + 24 = 42
Crit: 46 = 46

Standard action Attack: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (4) + 24 = 28
Damage add 4 if foe is prone: 1d8 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11

Free action Flurry: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32
Damage add 4 if foe is prone: 1d8 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Free action Flurry: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (14) + 23 = 37
Damage add 4 if foe is prone: 1d8 + 21 ⇒ (7) + 21 = 28
Force: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Sonic: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Untyped vs evil: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

With but one beast still standing, Torsten watched to see if it would survive Usawoti’s offensive. If so, he was ready and willing to finish off whatever was left of it.

Working together, you speedily dispatch the last hound.

Feeling his hammer strike the beast, Usawoti realizes Torsten was also striking the creature. Not surprised to see the beast fall, Usawoti, starts checking the Maidens to see if they were dead and to investigate their gear. Gesturing towards the 'crown' he asks his friend. "Do you think that is the real thing?"

”Absolutely not.” He said. ”I saw her take a crossbow bolt to the throat and shrug it off. This imposter went down far too easy.” He added as he looked down at the corpse. ”What worries me though is that the one got away. That means overwhelming force will be coming our way. We are nearly out of time tonight.” As an afterthought he picked up the crown and tried to crush it between his hands.

Taking 10 to try and break it, ignore hardness 15

Potential Loot
MW Full Plate x3
MW Heavy Steel Shield x3
MW Composite Longbow (STR +2) x3
Arrow x60
MW Longsword x3
942gp
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While Usawoti checks the bodies and Torsten crushes the crown (which was worth 5,000gp but could only be sold on the black market), you hear a faint whisper in your head. "...game room..."

"Looks like they want to ambush us." Torsten said. "Heard a whisper saying game room." He added as he tossed away the broken crown, feeling somewhat foolish for ruining something that was of such value. "What do ye think? On one hand, we've got a mage to kill. On the other, we're on a short time frame here. If we get delayed, then the entire fooking military could come down on our heads."

Shrugging, Usawoti agrees, "I heard the same whisper, not much of an ambush if we know it's there. Let's go see if our whisperer is an new ally or a dead enemy." Gesturing with his hammer back the way they came, he adds, "Give me a moment to heal a little, then we shall go see." He smiles, "Even if they bring the whole army, in these narrow corridors, who can stand against us?"

As they moved he pressed the bone ring against his own side, commanding it " ഡീപ്പർ ഹീലിംഗ്" Healing himself as they headed towards the floor they'd just left and the game room.

deeper healing: 5d8 + 15 ⇒ (6, 6, 4, 2, 6) + 15 = 39

1d100 ⇒ 2
You run into a patrol of Gray Maidens as you make your way toward the game room. They're easy to dispatch, but it takes time. (each of you expends a spell point, channel energy, or martial flexibility)

Game Room
This polygonal room is illuminated by three windows set in deep, tall niches. To either side of each niche are two white marble statues on high pedestals. Each of the sex 3ft-tall statues depicts a woman in the same pose, hands high above her head and clutching an object. The statue on the left of the northwest niche grasps a large key, while the one to the right holds an open book. Proceeding clockwise through the room, the statues near to the northeast niche hold a shield and a star, and the ones near the southeast niche hold a hammer and a crown. In the middle of the room is a round table with six chairs. A small wooden case sits on the table.

Torsten's lifesense detects nothing.

"Nothing living here." Torsten said. "And I don't feel anything moving around either." He added. One of the maidens had managed to sneak a sword into his side, and he took the moment to heal the wound.

Spellpoint used

"A fooking puzzle." Torsten grumbled. "I'd bet that this is designed to make us waste time while they gather their forces." Even as he complained he walked towards the table and opened the wooden case.

One spell point as well

Nodding as Torsten declares the room a puzzle, Usawoti chuckles, walks around and looks at the different statues trying to determine what the significance was. "Or designed to reveal something someone doesn't want found easily."

Seeing Torsten going straight for the chest, Torsten realized he he'd caught his breath, hoping it wasn't trapped.

He's got + 10 on the knowledge checks for divine, dungeoneering, marital, and nature, Any of that help at all?