Will vs. Insanity
Kast shrugs off the dangerous spell, and contemplates how to act next. He tries to figure out the newly summoned demon.
Know (Planes) -
”Ah! The Highlady there has figured out how to combine her martial prowess with her arcane spells. Even more so than Izo! Watch yourselves, boys.”
Avoiding the worst of the acids, she takes a step forward, finding herself just out of range of being able to get in and attack. Remembering how powerful the glabrezu were last time and noticing the Highlady’s capabilities, she gives herself some extra protection.
”Oh, and that is not the actual Highlady right there! She is some sort of powerful illusion.”
HP: 122/122
AC: 35/18/27
Saves: F16/R17/W17 +2 will vs charm and compulsion, +2 fort vs poison and drugs, +4 fort vs alcohol
Hypnotic Stare: glabrezu
Painful Stare: glabrezu
Active Implanted Tricks 3/7 used): Mesmeric Mirror (Seamus, unused), Mask Misery (herself, unused)
Hero Points: 2
Spells/Conditions: freedom of movement, apport object precast, mirror image (6 images), eldritch weapon (keen)
0: (Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Message, Read Magic, Ghost Sound)
1: 3/6 used (Vanishx0, Psychic Readingx1, Ill Omenx0, Faerie Firex0, Invigoratex0, Remove Fearx0, Eldritch Weaponx2)
2: 4/5 used (Mirror Imagex2, Placebo Effectx0, Lesser Restorationx1, Tonguesx0, Apport Objectx1)
3: 2/5 used (Sendingx1, Displacementx1, Major Imagex0, Invisibility Spherex0, Step Through Realityx0)
4: 2/3 used (Dimension Doorx1, Freedom of Movementx1, Tough Crowdx0
[ dice]1d20+21[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6+10[/dice] damage.
Dance of Ruin (Su) A vrock can dance and chant as a full-round action—at the end of 3 rounds, a crackling wave of energy explodes from the vrock, dealing 5d6 points of electricity damage to all creatures within 100 feet. A DC 17 Reflex save halves this damage. For each additional vrock that joins in the dance, the damage increases by 5d6 and the DC to avoid the effect increases by +1, to a maximum of 20d6 when four or more vrocks are dancing (the DC continues to increase with additional vrocks, but the damage does not). The dance immediately ends and must be started anew if any of the participating vrocks is slain, stunned, or otherwise prevented from dancing. The save DC is Charisma-based.
Spores (Ex) A vrock can release a cloud of spores from its body once every 3 rounds as a free action. Adjacent creatures take 1d8 points of damage from the spores, plus 1d4 points of damage per round for 10 rounds as the spores grow into thick green vines. Although ugly, the vines are harmless and wither away in 1d4 days if not shaved off before then. The spores can be destroyed by casting bless on the affected creatures or by sprinkling them with holy water. This attack can also be halted by effects that remove or provide immunity to disease.
Stunning Screech (Su) Once per hour, a vrock can emit a shrill screech. All creatures except demons within a 30-foot-radius spread must succeed on a DC 21 Fortitude save or be stunned for 1 round. The save DC is Constitution-based.
- - -
Knowledge Arcana to ID the spell. Anyone you make aware of this fact can try the Knowledge Arcana.
- - -
Izomandakus is badly electrocuted despite the dragon covers himself with his wings just in time. Meanwhile, Pachemu refuses to leave this plane of existence leaving behind her friends!
"Another Glabrezu!" the red dragon finally manages to exhale "And it just summoned a vrock!"
"An illusion you say?" Izomandakus grits his teeth and flies away from the vrock hastened, while saying the words o power he uses to cast one of his most powerful remaining spells, a greater dispel magic targeted at the area where the foes are.
Pachemu flies joining with Izomandakus and swings her wand once more.
This time without us much luck.
Round 2, Init 16-
Kast moves up and uses his mummified hand to cast See Invisibility.
”This isn’t wrath! It’s just very confusing.”
hp: 113/113
AC: 34/27/19 (always on shield, Barkskin included) +1 with MCaE +2 BoF + 2 Soul
Saves: F9/R14/W12* +7 vs. mind affecting
Furious Focus, GWM=+3, SoF = +4
Aroden's Verve: 0/0 used
GlitterBomb: 0/0 used
Extend GammaRadiation: 0/0 used
Extend Rods: 3/6 left
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Think Really Hard: 5/7 left
1: 1/8 left
2: 7/8 left
3: 6/8 left
4: 2/7 left
5: 7/7 left
6: 6/6 left
7: 4/4 left
[spoiler=Kast's Pre Exploration Magics][ /spoiler]
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
[spoiler=Perfect Blessing Round 1/14] [ /spoiler]
Realizing he could no longer fly, Seamus ignored the bird man thingy and went after the big guy tucking his toes out of his circle. Tapping his heals together, he made a mental note to thank Izomandakus for the haste and to thank Kast for the Perfect Blessing. Running in a wide circle drawing his rapier and long knife as he goes, he tried to duck under the big guy's swing and thrust his rapier at it.
Rastaf fires up some endurance. Valena points out the illusion before displacing herself. Izomandakus knows that Glabrezu have SR, but no special defenses (though they are immune to electricity and poison). He knows more about Vrocks, but they too are more offensive than defensive. You can read the spoiler above, and Will. The illusion disappears, and the Glabrezu and Vrock each lose their mirror images - no small feat! Seamus tries tumbling in, but fails, nor does he land a blow - but at least he’s in position and ready. Kast casts see invisibility, but nothing else is made visible. Koba sees the demon and fires up the bow and a smite as he tries to take down the Vrock.
A miss then a hit I think.
The Glabrezu steps back and casts another Mirror Images . But at least he’s not ripping Seamus apart as yet.
The Vrock shrieks at Koba. The paladin, shining with goodness and raining painful arrows in our side. He checks with the Glabrezu, and dives at Koba!
It then releases a cloud of spores into his wound and, well, everywhere really! Koba takes
"I got this!" Koba sputters, coughing out the spores.
There’s a hissing in the lofty room, as the Highlady casts another spell. It’s chain lightning, originating with pachemu and spreading to Izomandakus and Kast. Everyone may make a perception check to try and figure out where she is.
Meanwhile, Reflex DC 23 (Pachemu) or DC 21 (Izomandakus and Kast) for half of
Kast tries to limp out of the way of the sizzle.
Reflex
And despite a generous advantage, cannot avoid it.
Round 3, Init 16-
Kast moves up to lunge at the demon.
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
hp: 113/113
AC: 34/27/19 (always on shield, Barkskin included) +1 with MCaE +2 BoF + 2 Soul
Saves: F9/R14/W12* +7 vs. mind affecting
Furious Focus, GWM=+3, SoF = +4
Aroden's Verve: 0/0 used
GlitterBomb: 0/0 used
Extend GammaRadiation: 0/0 used
Extend Rods: 3/6 left
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Think Really Hard: 5/7 left
1: 1/8 left
2: 7/8 left
3: 6/8 left
4: 2/7 left
5: 7/7 left
6: 6/6 left
7: 4/4 left
[spoiler=Kast's Pre Exploration Magics][ /spoiler]
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
[spoiler=Perfect Blessing Round 1/14] [ /spoiler]
Again, the red covers himself with the wings enduring the worst of the electricity, although he starts to look not good, but Pachemu is not as used to his current form or flying at all and is heavily electrocuted.
Seeing the illusion to disappear, they both look around trying to locate the real Lady, or at least where approximately the sounds are coming from "Where is she hiding?"
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
Pachemu comes close, but does not see the woman. Rastaf gets a good angle though, and spots a bit of her flaming ranseur sticking out from behind the NW-most statue.
The Highlady is flying 20' up, standing behind the head, casting spells. I've added her to the map - she is not invisible, just far away.
Val goes for the big demon for now, as she will need to drink a rather expensive potion to start flying at the moment.
HP: 102/122
AC: 37/20/27
Saves: F16/R19/W17 +2 will vs charm and compulsion, +2 fort vs poison and drugs, +4 fort vs alcohol
Hypnotic Stare: glabrezu
Painful Stare: glabrezu
Active Implanted Tricks 3/7 used): Mesmeric Mirror (Seamus, unused), Mask Misery (herself, unused)
Hero Points: 2
Spells/Conditions: freedom of movement, apport object precast, mirror image (6 images), perfect blessing (ac/hit/ref), displacement
0: (Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Message, Read Magic, Ghost Sound)
1: 3/6 used (Vanishx0, Psychic Readingx1, Ill Omenx0, Faerie Firex0, Invigoratex0, Remove Fearx0, Eldritch Weaponx2)
2: 4/5 used (Mirror Imagex2, Placebo Effectx0, Lesser Restorationx1, Tonguesx0, Apport Objectx1)
3: 2/5 used (Sendingx1, Displacementx1, Major Imagex0, Invisibility Spherex0, Step Through Realityx0)
4: 2/3 used (Dimension Doorx1, Freedom of Movementx1, Tough Crowdx0
[ dice]1d20+21[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6+10[/dice] damage.
"Blast!" Cursing as the large green fellow strikes him, Seamus fails to stab him with the rapier. Seeing Val approach the fellow's southern side, Seamus taps his heels together again, tumbling to the demon's backside. As he comes to his feet, he tries to stab the fellow again.
"Can see her Pachemu?" the pixie shrugs and negates, and fearing the woman can keep through magic at the already bad looking dragon, he casts greater invisibility on himself and disappears from sight (for those unable to see in the Astral plane that is).
Then, invisible, flies up, almost to the ceiling of the room trying to have a better sight of the room.
Meanwhile Pachemu moves around the statues trying to hide from the lightning bolts.
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Rastaf finds the Highlady and casts Holy Sword (I think you’re out of standard actions at that point, so your misses didn’t happen). Valena takes a swat at the demon. Izomandakus casts greater invisibility on himself and flies up into the rafters while Pachemu takes cover. Seamus tumbles successfully and takes a stab at the giant creature from the Abyss. Kast gets zapped, but manages a swing on the demon with a lunge. Koba watches as the spores fall away from his disease-immune body. He steps back 5’ and unloads another volley at his demon after touching himself in an impure manner.
Seamus lands a blow while Valena and Kast both take out images.
also fast healing 3 for 4r
The vrock 5’ flaps and digs into Koba!
Koba's a bit bloodied to be sure, but he still claims, although more weakly this time, "I've got this."
The Glabrezu decides it should get to work, so it 5’ lumbers and focuses on Seamus.
He seems surprised at Seamus' bob-and-weave technique and fails to land a single blow.
Found, the Highlady steps out a bit (5’ step) from her hiding spot and casts Confusion hitting Kast, Seamus and Valena - as well as the demon. Will DC 19 to avoid the confusion.
vs DC 24
Val shrugs off the confusion spell easily, her mental defenses as formidable as usual. She mentally sharpens her blade and then takes a burst of speed from Kast’s blessing to attack again and again to try to clear through those images.
HP: 102/122
AC: 35/18/27
Saves: F16/R17/W17 +2 will vs charm and compulsion, +2 fort vs poison and drugs, +4 fort vs alcohol
Hypnotic Stare: glabrezu
Painful Stare: glabrezu
Active Implanted Tricks 3/7 used): Mesmeric Mirror (Seamus, unused), Mask Misery (herself, unused)
Hero Points: 2
Spells/Conditions: freedom of movement, apport object precast, mirror image (6 images), perfect blessing (extra attack), displacement, eldritch weapon (keen)
0: (Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Message, Read Magic, Ghost Sound)
1: 4/6 used (Vanishx0, Psychic Readingx1, Ill Omenx0, Faerie Firex0, Invigoratex0, Remove Fearx0, Eldritch Weaponx3)
2: 4/5 used (Mirror Imagex2, Placebo Effectx0, Lesser Restorationx1, Tonguesx0, Apport Objectx1)
3: 2/5 used (Sendingx1, Displacementx1, Major Imagex0, Invisibility Spherex0, Step Through Realityx0)
4: 2/3 used (Dimension Doorx1, Freedom of Movementx1, Tough Crowdx0
[ dice]1d20+21[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6+10[/dice] damage.
Will
Kast avoids any confusion as to whom the enemy is.
Round 4, Init 16-
Kast moves up to lunge at the demon.
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
hp: 113/113
AC: 34/27/19 (always on shield, Barkskin included) +1 with MCaE +2 BoF + 2 Soul
Saves: F9/R14/W12* +7 vs. mind affecting
Furious Focus, GWM=+3, SoF = +4
Aroden's Verve: 0/0 used
GlitterBomb: 0/0 used
Extend GammaRadiation: 0/0 used
Extend Rods: 3/6 left
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Think Really Hard: 5/7 left
1: 1/8 left
2: 7/8 left
3: 6/8 left
4: 2/7 left
5: 7/7 left
6: 6/6 left
7: 4/4 left
[spoiler=Kast's Pre Exploration Magics][ /spoiler]
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
[spoiler=Perfect Blessing Round 1/14] [ /spoiler]
Spotting the Lady as she steps behind the statue, Izomandakus embraces his red dragon essence letting the warmth of the fire protect his scales, then silently descends upon the body-building wizardress under cover of his invisibility and trying to avoid being noticed.
Setting himself silently at the back of the Lady, the red awaits for her to cast or move away to snap at her.
Meanwhile, Pachemu flies to the next statue, and tries to swing the wand to attack again the wizardress.
But the wand makes some weird sparkles and depletes of magic for the day! The pixie looks at the little device heartbroken.
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
Feeling something sort of spell strike him from behind, Seamus ignores it, assuming the others will deal with the caster, as he bobs and weaves around the big guy's attacks. Smiling, as he sees Val attacking the fellow from the other side, he quips "Our turn." He then attacks repeatedly with his magical rapier and his mithril long knife, thrusting here and slashing there.
Valena hits once, and gets close enough to pop the last image with her fourth swing.
Rastaf does something heroic. Valena hits once, and gets close enough to pop the last image with her fourth swing. Izomandakus shields up and approaches the Highlady, trusting to his invisibility as Pachemu jams the wand. Seamus, prepped by Valena, brings a crushing amount of damage down on the demon. Despite the DR, the sneak and critical damage overwhelms the great beast. It falls, only slightly saddened that it couldn’t delay you further for its mistress. Kast (per ooc) double moves toward the Highlady. Koba heals a bit before stepping back and firing one more volley which sends the demon back to the abyss.
The Highlady, seeing the invisible dragon flying over her shoulder, casts defensively.
vs DC 25
Awww! Her feeblemind spell fails, and Izomandakus doesn't have to save or become stupid and weak... She doesn't look too frustrated, as it is after all early in the battle as far as she's concerned. She seems to be enjoying the challenge!
Val takes the speed boost from Kast’s spell and dashes for the pillar their foe is lurking near. She pauses for a ripe time to dash up it, not wanting to give away until necessary that she has her slippers of spider-climbing.
HP: 102/122
AC: 35/18/27
Saves: F16/R17/W17 +2 will vs charm and compulsion, +2 fort vs poison and drugs, +4 fort vs alcohol
Hypnotic Stare: glabrezu
Painful Stare: glabrezu
Active Implanted Tricks 3/7 used): Mesmeric Mirror (Seamus, unused), Mask Misery (herself, unused)
Hero Points: 2
Spells/Conditions: freedom of movement, apport object precast, mirror image (6 images), perfect blessing (speed), displacement, eldritch weapon (keen)
0: (Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Message, Read Magic, Ghost Sound)
1: 4/6 used (Vanishx0, Psychic Readingx1, Ill Omenx0, Faerie Firex0, Invigoratex0, Remove Fearx0, Eldritch Weaponx3)
2: 4/5 used (Mirror Imagex2, Placebo Effectx0, Lesser Restorationx1, Tonguesx0, Apport Objectx1)
3: 2/5 used (Sendingx1, Displacementx1, Major Imagex0, Invisibility Spherex0, Step Through Realityx0)
4: 2/3 used (Dimension Doorx1, Freedom of Movementx1, Tough Crowdx0
[ dice]1d20+21[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6+10[/dice] damage.
Seeing Val remove the last mirror image from the big guy, Seamus calls out, "Well done Val!" As he finishes off the demon he sees Val moving towards the pillar, he decides to head that way as well.
The Highlady is visible. She was just hiding behind the pillar, and not well, but the distance helped.
Izomandakus is invisible, though she sees him.
Izomandakus' eyes open wide as he recognizes the spell being cast, he loses his temper and balance. The dragon needs to fly around and once recovered the balance, roars and turns around to go back into the attack.
Pachemu moves fruitless the want that she was given, and shrugging at the no effect flies closer to the battle.
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
Round 5, Init 16-
Kast moves up to lunge at the high jerklady.
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
hp: 113/113
AC: 34/27/19 (always on shield, Barkskin included) +1 with MCaE +2 BoF + 2 Soul
Saves: F9/R14/W12* +7 vs. mind affecting
Furious Focus, GWM=+3, SoF = +4
Aroden's Verve: 0/0 used
GlitterBomb: 0/0 used
Extend GammaRadiation: 0/0 used
Extend Rods: 3/6 left
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Think Really Hard: 5/7 left
1: 1/8 left
2: 7/8 left
3: 6/8 left
4: 2/7 left
5: 7/7 left
6: 6/6 left
7: 4/4 left
[spoiler=Kast's Pre Exploration Magics][ /spoiler]
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
[spoiler=Perfect Blessing Round 1/14] [ /spoiler]
Rastaf GMPC double moves up. Valena double moves up, taking care not to run horizontally as yet. Izomandakus will provoke with that maneuver, but the Highlady lets him go for now. He spins back and takes out an image. Seamus powers up as well. Kast moves up and lunges, but doesn’t quite even pierce an image. Koba rushes forward, running.
The Highlady casts defensively again, trusting in her skill before she 5’ steps back.
vs DC 23
She casts an empowered scorching ray on Kast.
But she only hits twice!
Having already used the flying ability of his armor, Seamus knew he'd be little help with this fight unless his friends somehow drove her to the ground. Wanting to help in some way he sheathed his blades, drawing his bow intent on shooting some of the ladies images.
This time managing to maintain the flight in front of the Lady, Izomandakus roars slashing with his claws at the great fighter of wrath "You are well trained but will it be enough to defeat us seven?!!"
Pachemu flies forward, closer to the dragon.
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
Round 6
Kast pauses in his own assault, casting Heal to restore all his injuries…except for the twisted mess of flesh that is his left leg, of course.
He then moves to get into position.
Val takes another burst of speed from the perfect blessing and dashes up and around the pillar.
HP: 102/122
AC: 35/18/27
Saves: F16/R17/W17 +2 will vs charm and compulsion, +2 fort vs poison and drugs, +4 fort vs alcohol
Hypnotic Stare: highlady
Painful Stare: highlady
Active Implanted Tricks 3/7 used): Mesmeric Mirror (Seamus, unused), Mask Misery (herself, unused)
Hero Points: 2
Spells/Conditions: freedom of movement, apport object precast, mirror image (6 images), perfect blessing (speed), displacement, eldritch weapon (keen)
0: (Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Message, Read Magic, Ghost Sound)
1: 4/6 used (Vanishx0, Psychic Readingx1, Ill Omenx0, Faerie Firex0, Invigoratex0, Remove Fearx0, Eldritch Weaponx3)
2: 4/5 used (Mirror Imagex2, Placebo Effectx0, Lesser Restorationx1, Tonguesx0, Apport Objectx1)
3: 2/5 used (Sendingx1, Displacementx1, Major Imagex0, Invisibility Spherex0, Step Through Realityx0)
4: 2/3 used (Dimension Doorx1, Freedom of Movementx1, Tough Crowdx0
[ dice]1d20+21[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6+10[/dice] damage.
Give me a moment to sort all this out... :)
Rastaf gets just the one swing having moved, but it is a critically popped image. Valena also pops an image really, really well. Izomandakus purges the rest of her protection and manages a single hit, drawing first blood! Seamus moves up and pulls his bow. Kast heals himself just in time, and moves into position. Koba moves up a bit to get a better angle and shoots once drawing a little blood.
The Highlady, feeling foolish (stupid GM), reaches up and touches the rune glowing on her forehead. She’s instantly (swift) covered in soft wispy green fire.
- - -
The Highlady steps back and casts defensively again, trusting in her skill.
vs DC 25
She fires a cone of cold at Kast, Izomandakus, and Pachemu. She seems frustrated she can’t get more in the cone, but you’re all too close.
Reflex DC 22 for half
Val steps along the pillar to stay within range of the Highlady. She hides her sword with her body as she moves, aiming for a single powerful strike.
HP: 102/122
AC: 37/20/27
Saves: F16/R19/W17 +2 will vs charm and compulsion, +2 fort vs poison and drugs, +4 fort vs alcohol
Hypnotic Stare: highlady
Painful Stare: highlady
Active Implanted Tricks 3/7 used): Mesmeric Mirror (Seamus, unused), Mask Misery (herself, unused)
Hero Points: 2
Spells/Conditions: freedom of movement, apport object precast, mirror image (6 images), perfect blessing (speed), displacement, eldritch weapon (keen)
0: (Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Message, Read Magic, Ghost Sound)
1: 4/6 used (Vanishx0, Psychic Readingx1, Ill Omenx0, Faerie Firex0, Invigoratex0, Remove Fearx0, Eldritch Weaponx3)
2: 4/5 used (Mirror Imagex2, Placebo Effectx0, Lesser Restorationx1, Tonguesx0, Apport Objectx1)
3: 2/5 used (Sendingx1, Displacementx1, Major Imagex0, Invisibility Spherex0, Step Through Realityx0)
4: 2/3 used (Dimension Doorx1, Freedom of Movementx1, Tough Crowdx0
[ dice]1d20+21[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6+10[/dice] damage.
Reflex
Kast takes no damage from the cold, avoiding most of it, and the parts that hit are deflected by his protections from cold.
Ah, finally! I thought they would try to burn me again.
Round 7, Init 16-
Kast moves up to attack the high jerklady.
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
hp: 113/113
AC: 34/27/19 (always on shield, Barkskin included) +1 with MCaE +2 BoF + 2 Soul
Saves: F9/R14/W12* +7 vs. mind affecting
Furious Focus, GWM=+3, SoF = +4
Aroden's Verve: 0/0 used
GlitterBomb: 0/0 used
Extend GammaRadiation: 0/0 used
Extend Rods: 3/6 left
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Think Really Hard: 5/7 left
1: 1/8 left
2: 7/8 left
3: 6/8 left
4: 2/7 left
5: 5/7 left
6: 4/6 left
7: 4/4 left
[spoiler=Kast's Pre Exploration Magics][ /spoiler]
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
[spoiler=Perfect Blessing Round 1/14] [ /spoiler]
Drawing an arrow from his quiver, Seamus nocks it and draws it back to his ear. Watching the combat, he see's Val's feint, knowing the time was right he let the arrow fly. Quickly drawing a second, third and fourth firing them as well.
Izomandrakus easily recognizes the magic on use and opens his eyes wide fearing the ice will tear him apart, just before he remembers about the shield of flames that extinguish the frost before it can touch his scales. Meanwhile, Pixiemu takes cover behind the dragon, protecting herself from the worst of the cone.
Holding in the air with his wings, the red hovers towards the lady slashing with his claws "Your ideas are running cold, eh?!"
Despite the harm, the pixie keeps flying over the dragon, and menaces the lady with her jammed wand "Fuzzz fuzzz!"
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
(instead of 2d8)
Rastaf does something heroic! Valena fails the feint, unusually, but still manages a solid blow! Izomandakus hits a pair of times, paying for the privilege. Seamus fires a volley of arrows, also hitting twice, but no sneak. Kast avoids the shield with reach, and hits once. Koba 5’ steps and sends a volley skyward as he swiftly heals himself further. Unfortunately, due to cover, he doesn't pierce the Highlady's defenses.
plus fast healing 3 for four rounds.
The Highlady 5’ steps and casts again reaching out to Kast for some sort of touch attack.
vs DC 25
Alas, once again her spell failed before it even had a chance! She looks at her casting hand in disgust - having lost two rounds so far!
Round 8, Init 16-
Kast moves back to attack the high jerklady.
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW,Perfect,Haste)
magic cold iron damage
hp: 113/113
AC: 34/27/19 (always on shield, Barkskin included) +1 with MCaE +2 BoF + 2 Soul
Saves: F9/R14/W12* +7 vs. mind affecting
Furious Focus, GWM=+3, SoF = +4
Aroden's Verve: 0/0 used
GlitterBomb: 0/0 used
Extend GammaRadiation: 0/0 used
Extend Rods: 3/6 left
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Think Really Hard: 5/7 left
1: 1/8 left
2: 7/8 left
3: 6/8 left
4: 2/7 left
5: 5/7 left
6: 4/6 left
7: 4/4 left
[spoiler=Kast's Pre Exploration Magics][ /spoiler]
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
[spoiler=Perfect Blessing Round 1/14] [ /spoiler]
Val pouts as the—rather attractive, though that is of course irrelevant—Highlady moves away out of her range. She taps one of her potions of fly, but she would rather do something now rather than waste more time. Plus those potions are expensive. Finally, she decides to cast a spell on the Highlady.
HP: 102/122
AC: 37/20/27
Saves: F16/R19/W17 +2 will vs charm and compulsion, +2 fort vs poison and drugs, +4 fort vs alcohol
Hypnotic Stare: highlady
Painful Stare: highlady
Active Implanted Tricks 3/7 used): Mesmeric Mirror (Seamus, unused), Mask Misery (herself, unused)
Hero Points: 2
Spells/Conditions: freedom of movement, apport object precast, mirror image (6 images), perfect blessing (speed), displacement, eldritch weapon (keen)
0: (Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Message, Read Magic, Ghost Sound)
1: 5/6 used (Vanishx0, Psychic Readingx1, Ill Omenx1, Faerie Firex0, Invigoratex0, Remove Fearx0, Eldritch Weaponx3)
2: 4/5 used (Mirror Imagex2, Placebo Effectx0, Lesser Restorationx1, Tonguesx0, Apport Objectx1)
3: 2/5 used (Sendingx1, Displacementx1, Major Imagex0, Invisibility Spherex0, Step Through Realityx0)
4: 2/3 used (Dimension Doorx1, Freedom of Movementx1, Tough Crowdx0
[ dice]1d20+21[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6+10[/dice] damage.
Sad to see the lady move away from Val, Seamus shakes his head. Hoping to draw attention away from his friends, he lets fly multiple arrows again.
Izomandrakus holds stoic the cold pain the lady gives him in retribution for his strokes. Only still alive because of his own flames, he flies back to the ground and attempts using magic, casting a disintegrate on the bodybuilder wizard "You are a freezing rock. Well then, take this ray!"
Then seeing the others having trouble to reach the woman, he adds "Hei, if you need a lift, I can bring to the air one of you"
Pachemu also moves away from the combat and close to the dragon.
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
Rastaf hits with a massive critical as the cold lashes back at him. Valena cannot quite reach, so she tries to limit the Highlady’s dice rolling (already very poor). Izomandakus hits by one proving the benefits of buff spells. But does she survive the blast? You betcha. Seamus’ volley completely misses as arrows go flying through the air. Kast brings it on home however. The Highlady is smoking and crispy from the damage done so far - especially the unexpected disintegration. Three hits, opening with a critical (which alone is enough to drop her), she teters and falls from the air, slowly floating to the ground. Lifeless.
vs DC 25
There’s a brief moment of silence, and then her body begins to smoke and curl with fire. The blaze is brief, but furious and all consuming. As the fires rise up, one of the licking flames launches itself at Kast, burning a brand into his forehead. It shines through his tousled hair. This brand (link).
It glows faintly in red, not quite enough to read by (which would have been handy), and very obvious plastered on his face.
Further, once per day as a swift action, you can call upon the mark to protect yourself with a fire shield (CL 15th). If you are slain in combat, the mark of wrath transfers to the brow of your defeater. It can only be transferred again on that character’s death at the hands of another, but can be removed with a successful break enchantment against CL 20th. Once removed in this manner, it vanishes forever.
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