GM supervillan's Godsmouth Heresy [Menagerie] (Inactive)

Game Master supervillan

Felix avoids swallowing or inhaling any of the ghoulish pus, and you all decide to avoid the sinister monolith. You proceed down the corridor to the south.

You follow the corridor until it comes to a T-junction. Stairs descend to a lower level, and from the junction another stair goes west whilst ahead of you the stair rises again.

"Hmm...maybe ask your phantom to see what lies to the west?" Tsamara suggests of Djahan.

Djahan nods.

“Phamtom. Thank you for your guidance so far. Can you do us the honor of looking ahead!“ he says with a slight bow but never looks away.

The phantom fumes red mist after hearing Tsamara.

“Listen to her you imposter!!! She does not even talk to me personally!!! As if I’m a pet!!!“ the phantom shouts out at Djahan.

He turns to Tsamara to raise his voice again when Djahan has to intervene by holding his own mouth and forcefully pointing to the western area.

The phantom is again silenced and against its own will is forced to comply.

Djahan shrugs.

“I am really sorry! I did not ask for all of this … “ he says apologetically.

The angry, nameless phantom descends the western stair. "There is a pile of carrion here. A hole in the ceiling above leads to another passage! Double doors lie ahead down the stairs."

As the phantom investigates, three severed hands scuttle out from the heap of humanoid body parts...

Round 1

Data
Phantom
Tsamara
yellow hand with ring
Onye
Felix
Djahan
Demm
blue right hand
red right hand

The bold may act!

Assuming these are undead; if not subtract 2 from both rolls…

Data fires at the blue hand…

MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 27
Magic/Cold Iron Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 11

The phantom retreats towards Djahan.

“Not alive I think!!“

Tsamara moves up next to Onye to get a better look at what lies ahead...

Kn. Religion (DC 11): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

"Oh! Crawling hands! They can climb walls and strangle their prey!" she warns as her eyes grow wide. Then she uses her magic to bestow a small blessing upon the group.
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Cast Bless~

Data's arrow takes down one of the animated hands, and Tsamara's light shines once more.

One of the remaining things scuttles forwards, moving somewhat like a spider on its fingers, and it launches itself at Felix!

Felix, if you have Combat Reflexes you get an AoO

yellow vs Felix: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

It scratches at Felix's throat... 2 damage

grab?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

...and latches on, strangling the unprepared warrior. But you do get time to hold your breath.

Round 1

Data
Phantom
Tsamara
yellow hand with ring, grappling
Onye
Felix, -2hp, grappled, suffocating (breath 24)
Djahan
Demm
red right hand

active conditions: bless

The bold may act!

Onye moves into the hall, interposing himself between the pit and his companions, and swings his pole-arm in an effort to free Felix from his assailant.

Move, Attack

+1 glaive-guisarme, Bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 1 = 19
Magic, Slashing: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Djahan attacks the hand with yellow marks!!

MW Cold Iron Longsword (d8+4; 19-20/×2) To hit: Str+3, MW +1, BAB +1 ; Damage: +3 : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 231d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

if yellow is gone then move and attack red.

Onye cuts the crawling hand off Felix's throat with grace and precision - severed digits tumble to the ground.

Djahan strides down the stairs to engage the last of the creatures. Needs a double move to get there, slowpoke ;)

Data fires at the remaining hand…

MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 29
Confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 14
Magic/Cold Iron Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 11

Not sure there's anything left.

Data isn't up yet - he acts after the remaining hand.

Sorry, GM, I jumped the gun, my bad…

Well, in that case..

The mage sends another brilliant beam.

Disrupt Undead vs Touch AC (Bless?): 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

With a nod of thanks to Onye, the fighter takes a breath and moves forward, spear still held in a traditional grip. He strikes at the remaining hand from a distance, hoping to avoid a replay of what just happened!

Spear, Bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Phoneposting so I can't really edit the map; I move up behind and to the right of Djahan for my attack.

Demm and Felix attack, but neither ray nor spear finds the tiny target. Diminutive target, in fact ;)

The remaining crawling hand launches itself at Djahan.

Both Felix and Djahan get AoOs

If neither manage to kill it...

claw vs Djahan: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
confirm?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
grab?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The little horror scratches at Djahan's throat, opening a nasty wound, but it doesn't manage to hold on.

Round 2

Data
Phantom
Tsamara
Onye
Felix, -2hp, AoO
Djahan, -4hp AoO
Demm
red right hand

active conditions: bless

The bold may act!

Djahan takes the opportunity to attack the hand when it approaches!

MW Cold Iron Longsword (d8+4; 19-20/×2) To hit: Str+3, MW +1, BAB +1 ; Damage: +3 : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 181d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

He then slashes again!

MW Cold Iron Longsword (d8+4; 19-20/×2) To hit: Str+3, MW +1, BAB +1 ; Damage: +3 : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 171d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Djahan slices the animated hand apart as it leaps at him!

Combat over!

Party status

Felix, -2hp.

One of the destroyed undead bears an emerald-jeweled ring. Though not magical it is certainly valuable.

"Yuck...why is it that body parts are more disgusting than an entire body?" Tsamara asks, making a face as Djahan slices the last hand to pieces.

After recovering the expensive-looking emerald ring, Djahan sends the phantom through the double door at the foot of the stairs. It returns a few moments later.

"It is the grand hall again. More statues stand around the circumference."

You can potentially go three ways from here: south down the corridor (technically the 'left-most' path), through the double doors into the great hall, or you could try to go up the shaft above the carrion pile somehow. In the absence of dissenting views I'll assume you go down the corridor and move you on in 24 hours or so.

"At least we know there's a central point on this level," Tsamara remarks after the phantom returns with his report. "Still, I think we should continue south - at least for the moment."

Demm nods his head in agreement.

With a grasp on the overall layout, you stick with your exploration plan and press on down the southerly corridor.

The front rank spot a row of skeletons across the corridor, at the limit of their vision. The skeletons raise bows...

Combat round 1

Data
Onye
Tsamara
blue bones
red bones
black bones
Demm
white bones
Felix
Djahan
Phantom

Active conditions: bless, it's dark

The bold may act!

As the encounter begins at 60' range, only DFM and Data can see the skeletons; when you can see them, you can attempt the following knowledge check:

Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

"More skeletons...use blunt weapons if you have them..."

Data fires a blunt arrow at black...

MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 23
Magic/Bludgeoning Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

"I cannot yet see them," Onye states as he draws out a sunrod from his belt. He strikes it on the wall, and it blooms into light a moment later.

Draw Sunrod, Activate Sunrod

"Yes, the light doesn't reach far enough," Tsamara laments. She takes a step forward and taps...

1d3 ⇒ 3

...Felix, giving him a small bit of guidance for the battle ahead.

Data smashes a skeleton to pieces with a blunt arrow.

Onye makes some light, and Tsamara guides Felix.

Two of the skeletons return fire at Data

blue bones: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
red bones: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

The aim of the mindless bone archers is poor.

Combat round 1

Data
Onye
Tsamara
blue bones
red bones
Demm
white bones
Felix
Djahan
Phantom

Active conditions: bless

The bold may act!

Yellow line shows extent of bright light, dotted yellow line shows limit of dim light; remember low-light vision doubles these limits. The ranges will move when Onye moves.

The kobold tries to jump up and crouch down to see the distant enemy. "Why am waiting here? Demm tad-draguni's magic no am reaching them. Look how far they am away!" He waits a moment. "Oh, right. Fleshie and furries have weak eyes and no am see good. Here!" With a snap of his fingers four colorful spheres burst into view above the undead. "There. Now you am go closer."

Demm will cast Dancinig Lights as a spell like ability (3x/day) Caster Level 2. Range 120'. Duration 1 minute.

The impatient Demm illuminates the skeletons.

A third arrow is loosed towards Data.

white bones: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

But is equally inaccurate, shattering on a wall.

Combat round 1 / 2

Data
Onye
Tsamara
blue bones
red bones
Demm
white bones
Felix guidance
Djahan
Phantom

Active conditions: bless

The bold may act!

Initiating a total defense with his spear going into a whirling motion in front of him to deflect potential incoming arrows, the fighter moves up towards the skeletons.

"Undead or not, I at least know how to deal with an archer company!"

Total defense, standard action, +4 dodge bonus to AC for 1 round

Djahan moves forward!

double move

Data looks curiously at the arrows fired at him as each goes awry. ”Hmmm…either they weren’t good archers when living or undeath does not become them,” he says as he moves 30’ and fires at white…

MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 19
Magic/Bludgeoning Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 12

Onye slides the sunrod into his belt and advances toward the skeletons, drawing his cold iron battle aspergillum as he moves.

Sheathe, Move & Draw Weapon

Felix mounts a defence.

Djahan and Onye advance, whilst Data destroys another skeletal archer, showing the undead how it's done.

Combat round 2

Data
Onye
Tsamara
blue bones
red bones
Demm
Felix, guidance, total defence
Djahan
Phantom

Active conditions: bless

The bold may act!

Now that everyone can see more clearly, Tsamara hustles after the rest of her companions and this time bestows her guidance up Onye.
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Move to current map position & cast Guidance on Onye~

The remaining skeletal archers focus their fire on the closest threat.

red vs Djahan: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 1 = 16damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
blue vs Djahan: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 = 15damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Though their aim is better, Djahan's heavy "runelord" armour protects him from harm.

Combat round 2 / 3

Data
Onye, guidance
Tsamara
blue bones
red bones
Demm
Felix, guidance
Djahan
Phantom

Active conditions: bless

The bold may act!

Onye moves down the hall with alacrity. He crosses behind Djahan to engage the righthand (red) skeletal archer. He swings his battle aspergillum with an accompanying snarl.

Move, Attack

Cold Iron Battle Aspergillum, Bless, Guidance: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 23
Cold Iron, Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Demm follows after the others.

Double move

Djahan attacks the undead in front of him!!

MW Cold Iron Longsword (d8+4; 19-20/×2) To hit: Str+3, MW +1, BAB +1 ; Damage: +3 : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 111d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Tsamara steps forward a few paces and next offers her magical guidance to Data...though she's secretly not even sure that he needs the help!
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Move to current position & hit Data with Guidance~

Moving up behind Djahan and abandoning his total defense, the former mercenary grips his spear in a traditional stance and attempts a thrust around the Tiefling!

Spear, Guidance/Bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 13

Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Demm tries to keep up with the long-legs.

Felix thrusts his spear, but it goes clean through a gap in his enemy's bones.

Djahan recovers his balance after his armour stopped an arrow - but can't get his retaliation in just yet.

Onye steps into the fight, and smashes one of the undead archers to pieces!

Tsamara guides Data's aim - will the android finish the fight now?

Combat round 3

Data
Onye
Tsamara
blue bones
Demm
Felix
Djahan
Phantom

Active conditions: bless

Data is up!

With a nod of appreciation to Tsamara for the aid, Data moves closer and fires a blunt arrow at the remaining skeleton…

MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 19
Magic/Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7

I think your shot only ever has to go through one ally's square, so...

Data's blunt arrow shatters the last skeleton.

Combat over!

No wounds sustained!

The skeletons have little of worth, but their shortbows are of reasonable quality and you can recover 70 arrows from their quivers.

In your search, you turn up something much more interesting - a secret door in the western alcove. It doesn't appear to be trapped. DFM passes through, then returns and reports "A corridor runs north and south. I see a door at one end."

"Ah! Now things are getting interesting," Tsamara remarks, perking up a bit. "Er, more interesting than they already are, of course. I wonder what might've been so secret that they had to make secret passages and corridors in a place like this?"

Djahan nods at the phantom.

”This is truly a strange place!“

He opens the door and enters the hallway.