GM Euan's Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master Euan

Cautiously moving along the hallway Seamus opens the second door and finds the pit, Pausing for a moment, he gags a little, "what is that stink?" Turning back to the others, "Could someone give us some light?"

As they stand and look at the the freshly dug hole. "I think we found the 'restoration project Foxglove was working on."

Looking down the spiraling stairs Seamus asks, "Does this remind anyone of the image the blue-green mold had 'grown'?"

after any conversations
Drawing his long knives, Seamus mumbles. "I think I 'd rather explore the attic." Once everyone was ready he turns and asks Val, "Hey Val, could you keep your dancing lights near the front for me?" Once the lights are in place he begins moving down the ancient stairwell, keeping a very keen eye out.

Kast moves down with his be-lit bardiche to give light to Seamus.

”I’m coming Seamus,” Kast echoes, picking his way down. ”Ayep, it does remind me of the mold. Who do? You do. Remind me of the mold.”

”I’ll take point if you want it ‘Mus,” Kast offers, and also offers a Magic Circle from Evil.

K. engineering: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Izomandakus nods in agreement "In fact we are exactly below the mold ground right now" he draws the staff and looks down the stairs.

Then looks back to Kast's special leg "Leyre's book had some magic written that would help you do this" the boy looks around at the walls for some seconds until he peeks a small spider and softly takes it between his hands.

Smiling, Izomandakus chants подъем паука and leaves the spider in Kast's leg "The spider shall help you stick easily so you can move even through vertical walls Kast"
Kast gains spider climb for 50 min

Pachemu looks up at the boy "Sorry, can only do it once. But you have four times more stability, do not complain pig"

The pig turns away and follows Seamus down the scary pit.

You climb carefully down the spiral staircase. The stairs end in a limestone cavern.

The walls drip with moisture, and swaths of black and dark blue mold grow in spiraling, tangled patterns on the floor, ceiling, and walls. Rubble and broken bones clutter the floor, and a rhythmic sound - like the breathing of some immense creature - echoes through the cave from three tunnels, one to the north and two to the west. Of the two western tunnels, the southernmost one seems to be a relatively new creation - as in the last few months at least.

”Uh, thanks Izo,” Kast says, uncertain.

Kast seems initially disturbed by Izo’s spell as he’s much more comfortable on his two feet (twisted as one is) to want to try something new and untested, yet…he tries. He tries crawling down the stairs and on the walls until he is used to it.

It’s clear he doesn’t like it, but it was as gift freely offered and he would try. For Izo.

He climbs on the walls (5’ up) and stick his lit bardiche down the southern hallway.

'I would so rather be in the attic.' Moving down the stairs and into the cave, looking at the similar mold growing on the walls, 'At least above ground you might be able to jump out a window.' Nodding as Izomndakus points out they were 'Directly' below the mold spiral. 'That's just icky.

It seemed odd watching Kast clamber on the walls, but Seamus nods, "I don't mind being in front, but if you want it go ahead. And If you think a magic circle would help, I wouldn't mind."

Once everyone is ready Seamus, both feet planted firmly on the cave floor, follows Kast down the, comparatively, newly dug tunnel.

Izomandakus nods "I am satisfied the spell works as described" he then turns towards the south and follows Seamus "To the southwest then"

"Caves below mold. This all calls for danger" before entering the tunnel, he casts heroism on himself.

Val is busily and eagerly checking over the collected wine bottles while the others focus on actually advancing.

Lore (wine) on the wine we found: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

She is currently in the middle of trying to remember whether she liked this particular vineyard when Seamus asks her about her lights. ”Oh, certainly. There you go.” She sends them flying up near him and a little ahead, barely taking concentration away from her clearly more important task.

Valena recalls the vineyard. It is in fact a quite famous one, or was some time ago. This wine, if not ‘corked’, is likely very smooth on the tongue with a rich aftertaste. It would be a shame to sell it she thinks, though they’re very very valuable. She’s likely not ever had its equal.

You follow the recently dug passage to the southwest along a somewhat lengthy passage. The twisty shapes the mold makes down here boggle the mind a bit, and threaten to twist your eyes into knots.

Eventually you reach a long cave, stinking of rotten meat. The source of the horrific smell is readily apparent - a swath of carcasses are strewn about the floor of this place. Within is a monstrously sized, undead bat with mottled, decayed flesh and eyes that smolder with an unholy green glow.

It turns your way, and attacks!

- Round 1 -
Seamus - 29
Valena - 21
Good Folks - 9
Izomandakus - 8
Kast - 7

First up - Seamus and Valena, before the bat descends.

'Great a cave covered in more mold patterns, Who knows what's down here. We've been fighting undead, their like Lich's. Maybe we should have gone too the attic. Maybe old what's his name Foxglove shut up whatever stopped him up there.' Lost in thought, Seamus starts to smell the terrible stench of rotting flesh. Looking through the narrow passageway, he sees the giant mottled decaying Bat. Raising an eyebrow, he blurts out the first thing that came too mind. "Huh, usually you find bats in the attic not the basement."

Coming to his senses he realizes that if the bat gets to the passage way they would only be able to attack it one at a time. Moving past Kast he tells him, we can't let the thing bottle neck us."[/b] Knives in hand, he prepares to use them.

Magic Circle from Evil. AC 22 + 2 to saves: 20 ft move, readied attacks: +1 shortsword: WF
attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16 for damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Izomandakus: K. religion DC 15: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Pachemu: K. religion DC 15: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
"Just because it's not!" the boy startles at the appearance of the undead bad "In reality it is a Scaveling! A very chaotic and evil undead!"

Pachemu oinks alarmed as she also recognizes the creature.

Special defenses, special attacks

Val moves to carefully put away the bottle of wine in her hand, only to realize that she might spill it in the chaos of battle. Thus could very well be the best wine she has ever had, which is saying something, and losing even a bit of it would be a tragedy. But what to stopper it with? She pats herself all over, noticing the cure potion on her bandolier. Come to think of it, she never actually healed her wounds from that last bout, did she?

”I will be up there in a moment, darlings, to fight the skaven or whatever. Just need a little freshening up.”

She pulls out the potion of cure light wounds and drinks it, transferring the stopper to the bottle. It is a tight fit, but serviceable.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Seamus moves a little forward to try and pin down the bat, though he misses. Valena carefully stows the wine after first quaffing some healing.

In general, I’m fine with retconning healing, but this is more flavorful, so it stands.

The bat, back to the wall, briefly considers squeeze/flying up the shaft behind it (for you see some dripping water from the rain outside and above you), but it apparently decides you might be a tasty treat. It lashes out at Seamus first. And yes, for your AC and saving throw purposes, it is evil.

Bite on Seamus: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 3) + 7 = 16 and Fort DC 16 or paralyzed and Fort DC 16 or diseased

It tears into Seamus, relishing the flavor of the meat of his shoulder. So tasty!

- Round 1 -
Izomandakus - 8
Kast - 7
- Round 2 -
Seamus - 29 (-16hp)
Valena - 21
Good Folks - 9

Now up - everyone!

"We might well have found the source of the ghoul fever in the region. Be carefu..." Izomandakus covers himself in pain as he sees the bite of the Scaveling on Seamus "...oh well, and be ready to cover your ears because I do fear his paralyzing screech comes just afterwards"

The boy looks through his belt pouch and draws a couple of waxed cotton earplugs and calmly sets them in his ears "Sorry pig, I did not thought to bring some for you"

He steps forward while Pachemu moves in, looking up at the dangerous undead.

Kast looks at Pachemu, right in the way.

”IZO, GET YOUR PIG OUT OF THERE!”

Delay until a space opens up for Kast.

Circle against evil
fort: paralyzed: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10
fort: diseased: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9

Feeling the bite sink into his shoulder, Seamus can feel the blood running inside his armor, then he can't. 'Oh Crap! Realizing he can't scream, Seamus sees motion out of the corner of his eye. 'Thank the gods Kast is....oh it's pachemu.' Wondering where his friends are, Seamus hears Kast yelling. 'Oh, Sh!t

Val moves to the front, drawing her sword as she squeezes past Izo and Kast. The quicker she gets to the front, the less chance of people asking annoying questions about why she drank a potion just so she could protect the wine.

She is about to join Seamus in melee as she realizes that he is not meleeing anything at the moment. She slides up behind him and taps him on the shoulder, channeling her pure psychic dedication to Not Worrying About Bad Things into him.

Casting Placebo Effect on Seamus. He can ignore the paralysis for the next 6 minutes

Izomandakus stops up his ears as Pachemu, war pig, charges toward the battle. Remember the deafened penalty if you try to cast spells. Kast delays out the round, doing nothing. Seamus is swiftly paralyzed by the bat’s bite, and it’s venom runs deep in the poor man’s veins (diseased). Valena strides to the front, seeing Seamus in a bad way, and tries to alleviate at least some of his injury.

The bat, pleased with how things are going so far, attacks Valena next!
Bite on Seamus: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 4 = 9 damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (2, 8) + 7 = 17 and Fort DC 16 or paralyzed and Fort DC 16 or diseased

It seems to shrug somehow as it misses the maiden, but still it feels as if its doing well...

- Round 2 -
Izomandakus - 8
Kast - 7
- Round 3 -
Seamus - 29 (-16hp, diseased (something new!))
Valena - 21
Good Folks - 9

Now up - everyone!

Izomandakus moves around the cave corner and seeing a space next to Seamus, he engages the undead trying to defend himself moving the staff to one side and another "Hei you! Look at me oversized flying rat!"
Staff+heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 = 26
Magical/Bludgeoning damage+AS: 1d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14

Pachemu tries to bite Seamus leg and pull him back, but releases as she feels the elf moves again. Knowing it is an undead, the pig smirks at the bat, unable to intimidate him by showing her menace.

The pig steps 5' back.

Round 2

With the pig out of the poke, Kast moves in to help Seamus.

C’mon Kast, be perfect!

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 to hit;
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 magic cold iron damage.

The pig was in my way.

Unable to join the front line, Val weighs the option of trying to vault past the creature. With how big, strong, and agile it is, that seems quite a risk. And while she does love risks, she it does not seem worth trying just yet. Imagine if it attacked her and hit the wine! She has to at least have a proper drink before she’ll risk it. No, she has tools to help with this bastard bat’s main shtick, so might as well just stay here this time.

”Izo, darling, I have little something that might help you out. Think duplicitous thoughts, now.”

Spending a standard action to implant Mesmeric Mirror on Izo. If he is attacked, I can trigger it to give him two mirror images (it gives more now!). Seamus still has Psychosomatic Surge on him

GM Euan said to retcon healing Seamus' original 10 points damage, please subtract two charges from the wand
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Finding himself once again able to move, Seamus nods to Val, "Thanks." His shoulder inflamed and his back against the rough wall he realizes he can't get behind the ugly dead giant bat. Attempting to distract the beast he slashes at it from this side, first with the magical long knife in his right hand then the cold iron long knife in his left.

Round 3: Magic circle against evil AC 21, full attack: + 1 shortsword, MW cold iron shortsword,WF, TWF
attack + 1 SS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 17 for damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6
attack MW CI SS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 25 for damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Izomandakus steps up, provoking I think, as he slams into the giant undead bat. Kast rolls in, and trips a little over his Iron Quill, and cannot seem to find the enemy. Seamus lands his second blow, taking a bit out of the bat as he does so. Valena gives Izomandakus some protection, but not against the AoO (which occurred before her turn), but for the main attack.

AoO Bite on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 = 10 and Fort DC 16 or paralyzed and Fort DC 16 or diseased

Displeased with the strong young one, the bat continues its assault on Izomandakus.
Bite on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 6) + 7 = 19 and Fort DC 16 or paralyzed and Fort DC 16 or diseased Images: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Though he would have connected with a powerful second blow, Valena's mirror images protect Izomandakus.

- Round 3 -
Izomandakus - 8 (1 image)
Kast - 7
- Round 4 -
Seamus - 29 (-16hp, diseased (something new!))
Valena - 21
Good Folks - 9 (-19hp)

Now up - everyone!

Round 3

Focusing after letting go of his annoyance with the pig, Kast swings again and tries to help Seamus.

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 to hit;
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 magic cold iron damage.

C’mon Kast, be perfect!

Not comfortable so near the giant undead bat's mouth, Seamus decides to try and get behind it. Calling back to Val, "Val, get ready to take my spot." He then tumbles under the bats right wing and between the bat's legs and the cave wall. Jumping to his feet hopefully unharmed he tries to drive the magical long knife into the things spine.

Circle against evil: ac 21/17 during tumble 20 ft move, tumbling 2 squares, attack: + 1 shortsword: WF
acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 26 for damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9
Does the placebo effect also cover if he get's bit again?

Izomandakus dodges the incoming attack by pure inertia, then looks astonished as duplicates of himself appear confusing the undead bat "Oh, wow! You nailed that Valena, thanks a lot!"

The boy swings and as he does his remaining copy swings with him, the staff sparkling with arcane magic as he tries to strike.
Staff+heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 = 29
Magical/Bludgeoning damage+AS: 1d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13

He looks in awe as Seamus takes a movement around the bat "Good! We almost surrounded it!"

Pachemu protests at the back of the party, pushing Kast and Valena as the pig wants to engage the enemy. The pig readies an action to step where Valena or Kast are if one of them move, as the pig wants to be next to Izomandakus in this fight.

From what I can tell, I should be able to feint undead as long as they have an intelligence score. I won’t get the benefits of my painful stare or my special feints since I can’t stare it, but I should still be able to make it flat-footed

Val continues as if she was about to pass on another trick, but instead she suddenly lunges for the undead bat.

Greater Feint (non humanoid): 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 4 = 28
Attack with Irreconcilable Differences: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

If that successfully feints, it’s flat footed vs everyone for 1 round, which means sneak attack for Seamus!

Izomandakus gives it another whack! on the side of the head. Kast swings again, though he still can’t land a blow against the fiend. Seamus tries to tumble to the side, but he doesn’t quite make it safely (AoO occurs, though you were close). Valena feints the big bat, confusing it slightly (yes it can be feinted), and even manages to get a stab in!

Valena, I think you don't have a reach weapon, so I 5' stepped you up.

AoO Bite on Seamus: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 2) + 7 = 15 and Fort DC 16 or paralyzed and Fort DC 16 or diseased

While squeezing, Seamus gets too close to the creature, and it takes a bite out of him! Go ahead and skip the paralyzation and disease saves. Valena protects you from the first, and you already have the second.

The bat, not being as dumb as he looks, takes a step back, to avoid the small creature with the painful knives from getting behind him and blocking his escape route. Then, as if to summon aid, he screeches! loudly. So loudly in fact that you all need to make a Fort DC 16 or are stunned for 1d3 rounds as it echoes throughout the cavern.

- Round 4 -
Izomandakus - 8
Kast - 7
- Round 5 -
Seamus - 29 (-31hp)
Valena - 21
Good Folks - 9 (-41hp, flatfooted)

Now up - everyone!

Izomandakus: Fort+heroism+earplugs DC 16: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 17
Pachemu: Fort DC 16: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Izomandakus' preparations pay off and when the skaveling screeches he barely listens anything, instead jumping over the undead bat to bat it with his magically sparkling staff "Rear beast! Your ghoul realm is coming to an end!"
Staff+heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 = 16
Magical/Bludgeoning damage+AS: 1d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 = 10

Pachemu readies to move over any space that is left by Izomandakus side, looking to protect the party.

Round 4

Kast growls at his own imperfection. He breathes deep and tries again.

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 to hit;
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 magic cold iron damage.

This must be what it sounds like when doves cry.

Fortitude Save vs Stun: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Val is overcome at the burst of sound, dropping her sword as she desperately tries to cover her ears.

You drop held things when stunned anyways, so figure this is a bit more flavorful

"Ow! this thing bites har.....ack." Getting bitten again by the giant undead bat, Seamus begins to whine. Just then the thing lets out an unbelievably loud screech. Covering his ears with the heels of his hands until the screech was over. He snarls, "I'm really starting to hate this thing!" He continues moving against the wall trying to get behind the thing, then slashes at the thing with both of his long knives.

Round 3: Magic circle against evil AC 21, 5 ft step, full attack: + 1 shortsword, MW cold iron shortsword,WF, TWF
attack + 1 SS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 21 for damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8 + snaeak: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2) = 12
attack MW CI SS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 12 for damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 + sneak: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 1) = 7

1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 = 26 Fort

Kort ignores the screeching.

The 13 from the first attack was supposed to be the fort but I copy and pasted over it, so fort was 18, I will reroll the attack
attack + 1 SS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 16

Izomandakus avoids the screeching, but can’t land a blow even against the flatfooted bat. Kast does better with his Quill and carves a bit of hair leg right off. Seamus too avoids the screech, but also can’t land a solid hit as a result. Valena, perhaps worried that her wine bottle might shatter, is stunned a moment duration: 1d3 ⇒ 3.

The giant bat, realizing it’s all but beaten, tries to withdraw to safety. Seamus, along side the beast, gets one parting shot (AoO) before it scoots (squeezing) to the shaft and up toward the falling rain and freedom!

As there’s squeezing and the like, the bat is only 10’ or so up the shaft at the end of its round (it’s not fast when not flying freely), so you may all take a ranged attack (-4 cover) or melee with reach if you can get next to it (so pretty much just one of you). Kast, spider walking, can catch up to it I think, providing an AoO next round as he has reach.

- Round 5 -
Izomandakus - 8 (1 image)
Kast - 7
- Round 6 -
Seamus - 29 (-31hp)
Valena - 21 (stunned 2/3r)
Good Folks - 9 (-46hp)

Now up - everyone!

Shocked seeing Val drop her rapier, Seamus considers going to her side. Realizing the large undead bat was trying to flee he slashes at the creature one more time. But is unable to connect with the beast. Moving towards his friend, picking up her rapier, holding it out. "Val are you OK?"

AOO + 1 shortsword,WF
attack + 1 SS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 10 for damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

1d100 ⇒ 98
Izomandakus moves forward to give the bat a departing shot, holding his staff back with his left hand and extending the right one, a blob of acid is born from his index finger.
Acid splash+heroism: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20
Acid damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

"Perhaps we should follow it, that creature can turn humanoids to ghouls" Izomandakus gives a look at the still fresh wound on Seamus.

Pachemu oinks menacing the bat to never return "Oink! Oink!!!"

Round 4

1d20 + 0 ⇒ (3) + 0 = 3 Perception

"I'll get it," Kast growls, moving in chase...which is rare for him. Kast can't get there in one move.

AoO:
Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 to hit;
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 magic cold iron damage.

Val, still stunned by the bat’s screech, wobbles but remains standing. Even so, she is incapable of bringing herself to move yet.

Still stunned

Izomandakus moves up and takes a parting shot with a globule of acid - hitting and lightly wounding the already heavily wounded creature. Kast double moves to get into position for the AoO. Seamus misses with his AoO, but he does pick up and present Valena’s weapon. Valena remains stunned at the state of events, though she is gradually coming to her senses.

The bat continues to fly-climb up the shaft trying to reach safety, but Kast is there, and Kast is ready. Twirlling the Iron Quill over his head, he stabs the beast as it scurries, and ends it. The bat falls down the shaft, and Kast is able to get out of the way as it collapses in a heap in a deep pool of water.

Unfortunately, you’re not out of the woods yet! From around the corner - ghouls! Three of them come sloughing in your direction. You’ve faced many ghouls already, so what’s three more?

They close.

- Round 6 -
Izomandakus - 8 (1 image)
Kast - 7
- Round 7 -
Seamus - 29 (-31hp)
Valena - 21 (stunned 3/3r)
Svaeling - 9 (-59hp (it had 58hp!), destroyed)
Good Folks - 9

Now up - everyone!

"Oh! Well done Kast!" exclaims Izomandakus as he sees the bat falling over the stout guard.

Turning back to the sounds, the boy is alerted and points Pachemu in front of Valena "Quickly, defend her, I will block them here!"

Izomandakus darts towards the tunnel entry and tries to smack the first ghoul, the staff sparkling with magic as he does.
Staff+heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24
Magical/Bludgeoning damage+AS: 1d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 = 15

Pachemu obeys for once and sets herself in front of Valena in full defense.

Seeing the undead come around the corner, Seamus curses and drops the rapier. "Blast!" Realizing how important her Rapier is to her, he apologizes. "sorry Val!" as he moves past Pachemu and attacks the undead.

If Izomandakus kills this one can he ready an action for the next?
Magic circle against evil, AC 21 20 ft move Attack: + 1 Shortsword W
attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 11 for damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Round 5

Kast double moves, skittering along the walls to get into position to attack next round without cover.

Izomandakus steps up on the green ghoul, slamming it hard across the forehead. Unfortunately, unlike the ones you’ve been fighting in the wild, this one doesn’t go down. Made of sterner stuff apparently… Kast swings back from the other side of the battlefield and into position along the walls. Seamus rushes in, but cannot land a blow, nearly breaking his long dagger in the attempt as he smashes into the cavern. Valena comes out of her brief stupor, her rapier at her feet.

The lead ghoul tries to take a chunk out of Izomandakus.
Bite on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 and Fort DC 13 (disease) and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)
Claw on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)
Claw on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)

Image: 1d2 ⇒ 1

The next ghoul steps up and tries the same with Seamus, exchanging blows around the cavern walls.
Bite on Seamus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 and Fort DC 13 (disease) and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)
Claw on Seamus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)
Claw on Seamus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)

You see more ghouls funneling into the tunnel behind the first group. Thick they are!

- Round 7 -
Izomandakus - 8 (-2hp, Fort save, 1 image)
Pachemu - 8
Kast - 7
- Round 8 -
Seamus - 29 (-33hp, Fort save)
Valena - 21
Good Folks - 9
Green - 9 (-15hp)

Now up - everyone!

Pachemu jumps protecting Izomandakus and taking half the damage "Wiiii!"

Fort+heroism DC 13: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27
The redhead endures the ghoul touch and spins his staff that sparkles magic as he gives the undead another whack "These are more resistant than the ones in the farm. We got closer to the core of the problem!"
Staff+heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24
Magical/Bludgeoning damage+AS: 1d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14

Pachemu picks up Valena's blade with her mouth and offers it to the blonde warrior.

fort: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

Seeing the other undead rush it, Seamus looks at Izomandakus, "More resistant? you have got to be kidding me!"

Getting clawed for being distracted, He curses, "Blast, I don't know if were closer to the problem, but the problems closer to us!" He then slashes at the clawing undead, first with the magical long knife in this right hand, then with the cold iron long knife in his left. Feeling the cold iron blade bite, he tries to give it a twist.

Magic circle against evil AC 21full attack: + 1 shortsword, MW cold iron shortsword,WF, TWF
attack + 1 SS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 14 for damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
attack MW CI SS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 28 for damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
confirm crit: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 13 for damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Round 7

Staying far overhead on the wall, Kast sets his feet to hack down.

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 to hit;
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 magic cold iron damage.

Val finally shakes out of her stun, taking her rapier from Pachemu. ”Bloody bat.” She sees the horde of ghouls at their backs and decides that the least she can do is bring the numbers a little closer together.

Mirror Image: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

”If you would not mind, Sea darling, I can take the front line for you. You look a little worse for wear.”

Move action to take her sword back, standard to cast mirror image

Izomandakus lands another telling blow, finishing off the ghoul on him. Kast swings on blue, with reach, carving off its ear. Seamus manages a slice, but no critical, before stepping back to give Valena room to pick up her weapon, and prepare further defenses.

The red ghoul steps up and tries to take a chunk out of Izomandakus.
Bite on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 and Fort DC 13 (disease) and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)
crit Bite on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Image: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Claw on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)
Claw on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)

The blue ghoul steps up and tries the same with Pachemu.
Bite on Pachemu: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 and Fort DC 13 (disease) and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)
Claw on Pachemu: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)
Claw on Pachemu: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)

The purple ghoul rushes in also to attack Izomandakus.
Bite on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 and Fort DC 13 (disease) and Fort DC 13 (paralysis)

The pink ghoul, smaller than the others and bringing up the rear, nearly attacks the other ghouls to get a piece of the party, but it does not. For now.

Izomandakus narrowly avoids another telling blow as the last mirror image protects him yet again from the ghoul's slathering bite.

- Round 8 -
Izomandakus - 8 (-1hp)
Pachemu - 8 (-8hp, two fort saves)
Kast - 7
- Round 9 -
Seamus - 29 (-31hp)
Valena - 21 (3 images)
Good Folks - 9
Green - 9 (destroyed)
Blue - 9 (-9hp)

Now up - everyone!

Removed Fort saves as per chat

Izomandakus observes in awe how the ghoul decapitates the image of him that Valena created, then looks with concern how the ghoul further attacks Pachemu leaving the pig in bad state "Wohow! Things are getting too serious in here!"

Seeing Valena trying to get in, the boy tries a quick swing on the ghoul.
Staff+heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13
Magical/Bludgeoning damage+AS: 1d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13
Then steps back below Kast "All yours!"

He then checks on Pachemu "You see, that was not the right place to be pig"