Sebecloki Presents 'Secrets of the Ring of Storms', an Eberron Campaign with FFd20 Rules

Game Master Sebecloki

Tyrant scowls at the grotesque chandeliers. "What is the point of such decorations? I will never understand softskins and their strange taste in, what was it? Interior decoration, I believe a human called it?" Walking into the entrance hall, Tyrant listened to see if he could hear the screams or any sounds of activity.

[dice=Perception]1d20+10

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Once Guiscard gets over his consternation, he heads inside, making sure to keep a close eye on the incredibly suspicious figure.

"The screaming is coming from upstairs! Onward, then." he says, then begins shuffling towards the source of the disturbance.

When they stumbled onto Mithuth having torn down the front door an argument ensued. Vinexa rolled her eyes and said, "If he's just now breaking down the door he isn't the one in there making people scream."

Once they entered the building Vinexa took in the creepy looking place curiously. The chandeliers were disturbing to say the least and she couldn't help but wonder why they chose something so...grotesque! Her ears twitched as Vinexa tried to locate the source of the screams.

Sense Motive?: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
I presume these are screams of agony, despair, and fear, but just in case they are good screams I figure it's worth checking.

Kobold will make his way to the stairs, ready to battle whatever this was that caused such mayhem.

When they stumbled onto Mithuth having torn down the front door an argument ensued. Vinexa rolled her eyes and said, "If he's just now breaking down the door he isn't the one in there making people scream."

Once they entered the building Vinexa took in the creepy looking place curiously. The chandeliers were disturbing to say the least and she couldn't help but wonder why they chose something so...grotesque! Her ears twitched as Vinexa tried to locate the source of the screams.

[dice=Sense Motive?]1d20+11
I presume these are screams of agony, despair, and fear, but just in case they are good screams I figure it's worth checking.

[dice=Perception]1d20+11

Once Guiscard gets over his consternation, he heads inside, making sure to keep a close eye on the incredibly suspicious figure.

"The screaming is coming from upstairs! Onward, then." he says, then begins shuffling towards the source of the disturbance.

The main stairway of the manor house ascends on the right of the entry hall and curves dramatically as it rises to the second floor. The treads are exceptionally broad, quickly inducing weariness in those who undertake to climb them. The steps are covered by the same plush red rug as the entry hall, and the vaulting above is decorated with elaborate paintings of disturbing vistas -- undead, blood red skies, dark fortresses, etc.

At the summit of the stairs, Tyrant and the other travelers are confronted by at least part of the source of the disturbance. What must be one member of the Metivier clan, a raven-haired female with violet eyes and long lashes, and wearing a dress the color of midnight ornamented with tiny garnets that make the garment resemble the night sky, is bound and gagged by a group of what appear to be the demons of the Khyber that Aria did not believe actually rose during the Night of Hopeful Judgment? Several of the spine-laden monstrosities surround the stricken captive, goading her with long, cruelly-twisted prods and weapons.

As the travelers reach the top of the stairs, the group of some dozen Khyber spawn turn sharply to regard the newcomers, their gaping maws hissing with anger as they realize their predations have been interrupted.

When they reached the upstairs and Vinexa saw the woman on the ground surrounded by the demons she found the sight of the bound, raven haired, beauty unbelievably alluring. It would have been a dream come true if it weren't for the damned monsters!

Vinexa took a several sharp steps as she began to dance and said, "Get your hands off of her you damned dirty demons!"

If I have the ability I will start Inspire Courage +2 as a move action and will use hypnotic stare on the closest demon within 30 ft as a swift.

Vinexia, is that for everyone or is it a dancer self-buff?

Tyrant stared at the demonic creatures in front of them with a hostage. His wings and claws flexed out of excitement. "Finally!" He shouted. His eyes glowed blue as he gathered information.

Scan swift action: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 DC 20 knowledge (I assumed Planes because demon, but the majority of my monster identifying skills are +10) check to see if these creatures have any spells I can learn as a Blue Mage.

Knowledge free action: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 To find out what the creature is, and, in particular, resistances or immunities.

Depending on the results of the second knowledge check Tyrant will cast Fists of Lightning and Thunder as his standard with Electric damage if it's not resistant to Electric, and Thunder (non-elemental) if they are.

Everyone, it works just like bardic performances with the same bonuses.

Everyone roll Initiative first.

Init: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Knowledge (Planes or whatever, they're all the same bonus: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

Priority of information to learn: Special Abilities, resistances, weaknesses, worst save, best save.

Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Giri flies alongside everyone else and shouts out when he sees the demons.

"I KNEW IT! The Dragon Below's minions ARE here!"

My bad, I assumed surprise round since they were just staring.

Init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Sieghart guns the engine of his bike for a bumpy ride up the stairs. Taking 10 on a Drive check. 21 is more than high enough to just ride a motorcycle up a flight of stairs. At the sight of the Khyber-spawn, he grit his teeth and readied his gunblade.

"The preacher at the gates was right. Keep a look out for reinforcements. They could've set up an ambush!"

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

This is the profile for my Skullshield stats.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 Initiative

Rolling for the eight enemies gathered around the captive.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Ok, Tyrant and Vinexa go first, then two of the enemies, one at the same time as Giri, then Mithuth, then another enemy, then Guiscard, then another enemy, then Sieghart, then the rest of the enemies.

Tyrant
Vinexa
2 baddies/Giri
Mithuth
baddie
Guiscard
baddie
Sieghart
4 baddies

Vinexia, is that for everyone or is it a dancer self-buff?

Tyrant stared at the demonic creatures in front of them with a hostage. His wings and claws flexed out of excitement. "Finally!" He shouted. His eyes glowed blue as he gathered information.

[Dice=Scan swift action]1d20+10 DC 20 knowledge (I assumed Planes because demon, but the majority of my monster identifying skills are +10) check to see if these creatures have any spells I can learn as a Blue Mage.

[Dice=Knowledge free action]1d20+10 To find out what the creature is, and, in particular, resistances or immunities.

Depending on the results of the second knowledge check Tyrant will cast Fists of Lightning and Thunder as his standard with Electric damage if it's not resistant to Electric, and Thunder (non-elemental) if they are.

[dice=Initiative]1d20+6

[dice=Knowledge (Planes or whatever, they're all the same bonus]1d20+13

Priority of information to learn: Special Abilities, resistances, weaknesses, worst save, best save.

So they're just regular old bog standard orcs, wearing masks? Or are they like mutated fel orcs or something?

Did my initial action go off or is that what will be a surprise round action and now I get my regular turn?

So they're just regular old bog standard orcs, wearing masks? Or are they like mutated fel orcs or something?

The former.

Did my initial action go off or is that what will be a surprise round action and now I get my regular turn?

No surprise round.

Per my last post, Scan for blue magic, and cast Fists of Lightning and Thunder.

With his move action, Tyrant will approach to within 10 feet of the closest one, if he can make it. "They're just orcs, kid! Pay attention!" He shouted back to Giri.

Then since I still have a standard action left...
To cap off the start of her performance and her glare at one of the "demons" Vinexa said a few words and gestured causing there to now be...
Mirror Image: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
-2MP
...there were now three of her dancing weaving in and out of each other.

"Indeed! Don't be fooled by their fiendish facade; they're simple raiders, nothing more."

Tyrant
Vinexa
2 baddies/Giri
Mithuth
baddie
Guiscard
baddie
Sieghart
4 baddies

2 of the orcs attempt to hit Tyrant.

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

3d8 + 18 ⇒ (8, 6, 5) + 18 = 37 damage

Per my last post, Scan for blue magic, and cast Fists of Lightning and Thunder.

With his move action, Tyrant will approach to within 10 feet of the closest one, if he can make it. "They're just orcs, kid! Pay attention!" He shouted back to Giri.

There's no blue magic, what does that spell do?

This is the profile for my Skullshield stats.

1d20+7 Initiative

Mithuth you're up.

Tyrant the Kobold wrote:

Per my last post, Scan for blue magic, and cast Fists of Lightning and Thunder.

With his move action, Tyrant will approach to within 10 feet of the closest one, if he can make it. "They're just orcs, kid! Pay attention!" He shouted back to Giri.

There's no blue magic, what does that spell do?

Fists of Lightning and Thunder with Lightning being his pick.

As soon as Tyrant has been hit, Tyrant lets out a primal roar. Immediate action to enter his Dragon Form.

Which, in addition to changing Tyrant's stats, triggers this.

Intimidating Transformation: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29

Tyrant's bones twist and scales stretch and, in a split second easily missed simply by blinking, the kobold changes. Where once stood a proud Kobold now stood a true Blue Dragon, staring down at the orcs that dared to strike it with the look of a predator eying its next meal.

Stats changed in bar to accommodate the new form.

Summoning forth the darkness within, Mithuth activates his Aura of Pain, then closes the distance to the nearest orc, and swings a blow with his mighty sword.

Swift action for Aura of Pain. Enemies within a 15ft radius take 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9 Shadow damage(DC 17 Will for half), as does Mithuth. However, thanks to the Skullshield archetype, he actually heals from shadow damage.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19 Attack for 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Giri flies above one of the Orcs, but his jaw drops at seeing Tyrant's transformation.

"Whoaa! You're a secret dragon too? Wait...I'm pretty sure Blue is bad. But you don't seem bad?" Giri tries to allay his confusion by eating some orcs.

Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

Giri flies above one of the Orcs, but his jaw drops at seeing Tyrant's transformation.

"Whoaa! You're a secret dragon too? Wait...I'm pretty sure Blue is bad. But you don't seem bad?" Giri tries to allay his confusion by eating some orcs.

[dice=Bite]1d20+11
[dice=Damage]1d8+16

One of the orcs winces in pain, but is far from dead.

Tyrant
Vinexa
2 baddies/Giri
Mithuth
baddie
Guiscard
baddie
Sieghart
4 baddies

Another orc tries to stab Tyrant, seeing that his friends have already had some success.

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

--but is unsuccessful, his spear clanging emptily against the transformed kobold's scales.

now up:

Guiscard
baddie
Sieghart
4 baddies

Seb, did you see my post? Idk how many enemies are within 15ft of Mithuth other than the one he attacked, but they all need to make DC 17 Will saves or take 9 shadow damage. If they make it, they take 4 instead. Also attacked an orc.

Guiscard has no patience for this nonsense.

"Banditry is a most despicable act. Begone." he says, and makes a dismissive gesture with his fingers.

A cascade of lightning bolts begins pouring from the air above the orcs, impacting them with their searing radiance.

Casting Thundara (20 ft. radius so almost assuredly catches everything), and we're going for flashy, extreme overkill, so a point spent from my Arcane Pool to boost the caster level by 2, and Empowered (spending a Move to reduce the increased cost by 1). Mage Accuracy used to exclude all allies from the effect.

Damage (DC 19 Ref half): 12d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 5, 4, 2, 6, 5, 6, 5, 3, 2, 3) = 48 Times 1.5 for a total of 72 Electricity damage.

If they aren't big piles of ash after this I'm going to be...shocked.

Guiscard has no patience for this nonsense.

"Banditry is a most despicable act. Begone." he says, and makes a dismissive gesture with his fingers.

A cascade of lightning bolts begins pouring from the air above the orcs, impacting them with their searing radiance.

Casting Thundara (20 ft. radius so almost assuredly catches everything), and we're going for flashy, extreme overkill, so a point spent from my Arcane Pool to boost the caster level by 2, and Empowered (spending a Move to reduce the increased cost by 1). Mage Accuracy used to exclude all allies from the effect.

Damage (DC 19 Ref half): 12d6d6 - 100d6 - 1d6d1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 1, 4, 5, 4, 3, 6, 6, 1, 3, 6, 1, 3, 6, 4, 6, 5, 3, 6, 2, 3, 5, 4, 3, 3, 5, 5, 1, 4, 4, 5, 4, 3, 6, 4, 6, 1, 4, 4) - (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 6, 5, 5, 2, 5, 5, 4, 2, 4, 6, 3, 6, 1, 2, 5, 3, 5, 5, 3, 5, 5, 6, 4, 6, 4, 5, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 6, 1, 3, 6, 2, 1, 6, 3, 2, 1, 5, 2, 5, 5, 4, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 6, 6, 3, 6, 3, 2, 3, 6, 5, 2, 6, 3, 6, 1, 6, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2, 1, 5, 6, 5, 5, 2, 6, 4, 3, 1, 2, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 1, 3, 4, 3) - (14, 6, 6, 9, 1) + 9 = -212
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

The orcs wince in pain, but none are dead, though many appear grievously wounded.

Seb, did you see my post? Idk how many enemies are within 15ft of Mithuth other than the one he attacked, but they all need to make DC 17 Will saves or take 9 shadow damage. If they make it, they take 4 instead. Also attacked an orc.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Three of the orcs wince in pain at the umragen's attack.

I'm moving ahead since we haven't heard from Sieghart.

Seeing the success of their comrades, five more of the Dhakaani robbers attack Tyrant.

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

7d8 + 42 ⇒ (2, 7, 8, 6, 1, 7, 8) + 42 = 81

Tyrant takes 81 damage from the five orcs.

If that really does mean he's down an out, then Tyrant, for now at least, is going to be shortly resurrected as a ectoplasmic creature. Let me know how you'd like to handle that -- template/switch out an archetype, etc. I saw that this In The Company of Spirits (PFRPG) exists. The idea is not really to make the character undead, but more like a creature made out of some kind of transitive plane substance like shadow, astral material, or ether, mirrors etc..

Tyrant is, in fact, dead dead.

I'm moving ahead since we haven't heard from Sieghart.

Seeing the success of their comrades, five more of the Dhakaani robbers attack Tyrant.

1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10

7d8+42

Tyrant takes 81 damage from the five orcs.

If that really does mean he's down an out, then Tyrant, for now at least, is going to be shortly resurrected as a ectoplasmic creature. Let me know how you'd like to handle that -- template/switch out an archetype, etc. I saw that this In The Company of Spirits (PFRPG) exists. The idea is not really to make the character undead, but more like a creature made out of some kind of transitive plane substance like shadow, astral material, or ether, mirrors etc..

I'm here. I thought there was still a baddy ahead of me. I must've misread.

Sieghart's aurora flares as he revs the engine on Fenrir hard.

"Fenrir, charge in!" Sieghart shouts. The bike roars down the hall towards the nearest (and, hopefully, least-damaged) orc as Sieghart winds up a powerful swing with his gunblade, finger preparing to pull the trigger at the moment of impact. Activate aurora for +2 AC and Fast Healing 2. Knight's Charge, Power Attack, Trigger Attack. Knight's Charge neutralizes the attack penalties from PA and TA. No AC penalty.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Slashing damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Fire damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

If this doesn't hit, I'm spending a Hero Point to reroll.

Sebecloki wrote:

I'm moving ahead since we haven't heard from Sieghart.

Seeing the success of their comrades, five more of the Dhakaani robbers attack Tyrant.

1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10

7d8+42

Tyrant takes 81 damage from the five orcs.

If that really does mean he's down an out, then Tyrant, for now at least, is going to be shortly resurrected as a ectoplasmic creature. Let me know how you'd like to handle that -- template/switch out an archetype, etc. I saw that this In The Company of Spirits (PFRPG) exists. The idea is not really to make the character undead, but more like a creature made out of some kind of transitive plane substance like shadow, astral material, or ether, mirrors etc..

I'm here. I thought there was still a baddy ahead of me. I must've misread.

Sieghart's aurora flares as he revs the engine on Fenrir hard.

"Fenrir, charge in!" Sieghart shouts. The bike roars down the hall towards the nearest (and, hopefully, least-damaged) orc as Sieghart winds up a powerful swing with his gunblade, finger preparing to pull the trigger at the moment of impact. Activate aurora for +2 AC and Fast Healing 2. Knight's Charge, Power Attack, Trigger Attack. Knight's Charge neutralizes the attack penalties from PA and TA. No AC penalty.

[dice=Attack]1d20+11
[dice=Slashing damage]1d8+9
[dice=Fire damage]1d6+6

If this doesn't hit, I'm spending a Hero Point to reroll.

You'll have to reroll. I'm going to go ahead and get the next round started while you do that to move things along.

ROUND 2:

Tyrant (currently dead)
Vinexa (you're up)
2 baddies/Giri
Mithuth
baddie
Guiscard
baddie
Sieghart
4 baddies

Vinexa danced her way around to the orc furthest from the other orcs, one she could put between her and the rest, and gave him a flirty smile before lunging in to touch him.

drain touch with IC for 1 cha dmg: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15
Doing the standard action for a touch attack. Since I'm dancing I have a speed of 45 instead of 30.

Sieghart Aetheredge wrote:

Sebecloki wrote:

I'm moving ahead since we haven't heard from Sieghart.

Seeing the success of their comrades, five more of the Dhakaani robbers attack Tyrant.

1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10

7d8+42

Tyrant takes 81 damage from the five orcs.

If that really does mean he's down an out, then Tyrant, for now at least, is going to be shortly resurrected as a ectoplasmic creature. Let me know how you'd like to handle that -- template/switch out an archetype, etc. I saw that this In The Company of Spirits (PFRPG) exists. The idea is not really to make the character undead, but more like a creature made out of some kind of transitive plane substance like shadow, astral material, or ether, mirrors etc..

I'm here. I thought there was still a baddy ahead of me. I must've misread.

Sieghart's aurora flares as he revs the engine on Fenrir hard.

"Fenrir, charge in!" Sieghart shouts. The bike roars down the hall towards the nearest (and, hopefully, least-damaged) orc as Sieghart winds up a powerful swing with his gunblade, finger preparing to pull the trigger at the moment of impact. Activate aurora for +2 AC and Fast Healing 2. Knight's Charge, Power Attack, Trigger Attack. Knight's Charge neutralizes the attack penalties from PA and TA. No AC penalty.

If this doesn't hit, I'm spending a Hero Point to reroll.

You'll have to reroll. I'm going to go ahead and get the next round started while you do that to move things along.

Hero point spent. Rerolling attack.

Vinexa danced her way around to the orc furthest from the other orcs, one she could put between her and the rest, and gave him a flirty smile before lunging in to touch him.

[dice=drain touch with IC for 1 cha dmg]1d20+8+1
Doing the standard action for a touch attack. Since I'm dancing I have a speed of 45 instead of 30.

Vinexa afflicts one of the unlucky dhakaani.

Sebecloki wrote:

Sieghart Aetheredge wrote:

Sebecloki wrote:

I'm moving ahead since we haven't heard from Sieghart.

Seeing the success of their comrades, five more of the Dhakaani robbers attack Tyrant.

1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10
1d20+15
1d20+10

7d8+42

Tyrant takes 81 damage from the five orcs.

If that really does mean he's down an out, then Tyrant, for now at least, is going to be shortly resurrected as a ectoplasmic creature. Let me know how you'd like to handle that -- template/switch out an archetype, etc. I saw that this In The Company of Spirits (PFRPG) exists. The idea is not really to make the character undead, but more like a creature made out of some kind of transitive plane substance like shadow, astral material, or ether, mirrors etc..

I'm here. I thought there was still a baddy ahead of me. I must've misread.

Sieghart's aurora flares as he revs the engine on Fenrir hard.

"Fenrir, charge in!" Sieghart shouts. The bike roars down the hall towards the nearest (and, hopefully, least-damaged) orc as Sieghart winds up a powerful swing with his gunblade, finger preparing to pull the trigger at the moment of impact. Activate aurora for +2 AC and Fast Healing 2. Knight's Charge, Power Attack, Trigger Attack. Knight's Charge neutralizes the attack penalties from PA and TA. No AC penalty.

If this doesn't hit, I'm spending a Hero Point to reroll.

You'll have to reroll. I'm going to go ahead and get the next round started while you do that to move things along.

Hero point spent. Rerolling attack.

[dice=Attack reroll]1d20+11

Seighart swings wide of his target.

Not really understanding what just happened, Giri flashes his wings to inspire his allies.

Inspiration, Swift Action, Temp HP: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

He then tries to rip and tear the orc he's above apart in a whirlwind of motion.

Bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

Claw: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Claw: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Crit Confirm?: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Additional Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Wing: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Wing: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

If I kill the Orc, I'll 5ft step/glide towards another