Kingmaker: Blood for Blood!

Game Master BloodWolven

GM, a question about the room. Is the ceiling high enough, and the wizard thus high up enough in the air, to safely throw a 20 by 20 area spell on him, without affecting my allies?

Round 8
Cries of frustration and rage ring up around his fellows. Xandarian is stuck with the bothersome baron, who block the path to the wizard.

"You did a good job, Boffy. Regardless of the consequences of this battle. Thank you for being my mentor and friend."

Boffy touches the paladin's leg, shooting another Lay on Paws on Xandarian.
LoP: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 6, 2) = 10

Xandarian, for all he knows, makes his final stand against the Baron.

Carouser's Retort, smite evil: 1d20 + 13 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 6 = 35
Dmg.: 1d6 + 6 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 16 = 23

Carouser's Retort, smite evil: 1d20 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 6 = 32
Confiming: 1d20 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 6 = 29
Dmg.: 1d6 + 6 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 16 = 27 x2 if confirmed

GM, a question about the room. Is the ceiling high enough, and the wizard thus high up enough in the air, to safely throw a 20 by 20 area spell on him, without affecting my allies?

Yes indeed it would be safe to throw such a spell. You would likely need to enter the room first or at least be standing in the hallway. The wizard is 35 feet up.

The standard Fleshweep Fort DC is 18 but within a certain aura, which you all are the DC goes up 4: DC 22.

Round 9

Fast heal tp 90 damage taken.

Alice is slightly frustrated that the wizard had been unharmed by fire, as a fireball would have been effective against one.

The best she thought she could do, was try to hamper him, if even for a round or 2.

She flew 5ft to into the doorway, and casts Stinking Cloud on the wizard.
DC 19 fortitude vs nauseated condition. Should he fail, this persists for1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 rounds after leaving the cloud. Should he remain in the cloud, new saves every round.

The hound archon continues against closest target.
Greatsword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22Dmg: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 2) + 3 = 11
Greatsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15Dmg: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 5) + 3 = 9
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15Dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The fire elemental attacks its closest foe.
Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20Dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 4
On hit, reflex DC 11 vs catching fire.

Round 8

Xandarian strikes the baron twice, both impacting hard. You can see cracks in the Baron's skin, a dark red glow emits from within.

Vandomir releases two arrows up at the deamon above, it's hard to tell if you damaged it at all, maybe they didn't get through those feathers.

Round 9

The baron would strike at Ulricha and Xandarian. As he twirls towards Xan he finds himself stuck in the cage with the barbarian.

Baron attacks
longsword vs. Ulricha: 2d20 - 12 + 17 ⇒ (2, 12) - 12 + 17 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 14 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 4 + (5, 5, 6) = 42 (/17–20) sneak

longsword vs. Xan: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20
damage: 1d8 + 14 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 4 = 26

The flying wizard still unhampered, releases another stream of empowered magic missiles at Ulricha. But they don't make it slamming into a force wall of sorts.

Round 10

Bloody he appears in the orb with Ulricha, the baron, and the slime deamons, his blade coming down upon the baron... with a Devastating Rush!

Super charge greatsword, PA: 1d20 + 18 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 18 + 6 + 4 = 33
damage: 3d6 + 16 + 6 + 3d6 + 4d6 + 1d6 + 2d6 + 6d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 3) + 16 + 6 + (1, 2, 5) + (4, 4, 6, 2) + (2) + (2, 1) + (3, 6, 5, 4, 3, 3) = 86 acid damage/sneak/stance/devastating rush/ banes and holy

You can all see the force wall now as it is covered in blood from the inside.

1 Con damage (Current Con 24) and 1d3 ⇒ 3 Dex damage (Current Dex 11). Fast healing 1 per round (2hp healed)

The vile effects of the heinous Abyssal magic taking its toll on her battered body, Ulricha's strikes come slower as she takes a step into a better position and swings, yet despite her pain, or more likely because of it, she funnels all of her nearly boundless rage into her attacks, her second strike battering past the Baron's best defence4s, to wedge the blade of her battleaxe deep into flesh and bone.

Round 9

+1 Cold Iron greataxe/Raging/Blessing of Fervor/Bonus vs CE outsider)/Flank: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 30
Magic/Cold Iron/Holy/Bane(x2): 1d12 + 10 + 6d6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + (2, 6, 2, 4, 2, 2) = 36

+1 Cold Iron greataxe/Raging/Blessing of Fervor/Bonus vs CE outsider)/Flank: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 42
Magic/Cold Iron/Holy/Bane(x2): 1d12 + 10 + 6d6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + (1, 3, 6, 4, 2, 6) = 40

Confirm
+1 Cold Iron greataxe/Raging/Blessing of Fervor/Bonus vs CE outsider)/Flank: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 24
Magic/Cold Iron/Holy/Bane(x2): 2d12 + 20 + 6d6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 20 + (5, 1, 6, 3, 5, 2) = 50

She continues her assault with unrelenting fury, seeking to bring an end to her enemies.

Round 10
+1 Cold Iron greataxe/Raging/Blessing of Fervor/Bonus vs CE outsider)/Flank: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 31
Magic/Cold Iron/Holy/Bane(x2): 1d12 + 10 + 6d6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + (3, 6, 4, 5, 5, 5) = 43

+1 Cold Iron greataxe/Raging/Blessing of Fervor/Bonus vs CE outsider)/Flank: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 24
Magic/Cold Iron/Holy/Bane(x2): 1d12 + 10 + 6d6 ⇒ (6) + 10 + (6, 3, 4, 6, 4, 4) = 43

Is there a map for this combat?

Where is this force wall? Is it between me and the enemy wizard?

Is there a map for this combat?

Where is this force wall? Is it between me and the enemy wizard?

There's the link of the Baron's Courtroom top left.

So the now bloody wall of force does appear to be squarely between Vandomir and the wizard, right?

Round 8

With the attacks from the Baron Quince is forced to use the wand on himself.

Cure Critical Wounds: 4d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 5, 5, 3) + 7 = 27

Round 9

Quince turns the wand on to Xandarian again hoping to keep the paladin in the fight.

Cure Critical Wounds: 4d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 7, 8, 1) + 7 = 30

Ok, Vandomir is going to take his two shots at the daemon, unless the wizard isn't protected by the wall of force.]

Depending on targets, these rolls would be modified as follows:

Vs Humans: +4/+4
Vs Fey: +2/+2

+1 Adaptive Composite Longbow DA To Hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 x3
+1 Adaptive Composite Longbow DA Damage: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

+1 Adaptive Composite Longbow DA To Hit #2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 x3
+1 Adaptive Composite Longbow DA Damage: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Crit confirm on the first roll:

+1 Adaptive Composite Longbow DA To Hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 x3
+1 Adaptive Composite Longbow DA Damage: 2d8 + 22 ⇒ (6, 8) + 22 = 36

The force wall is actually a globe and it cuts Ulricha, the baron, and deamon slimes from the rest of you.

Round 10
Vandomir aims high at the Archer demon on the ceiling piercing it's face with one of his bows. The creature shrieks out in pain and returns arrows to Vandomir.

A great horned red glowing spirit leaves the globe and flies up through the ceiling.

An immense crack of sorts can be heard and a lot of glass shattering after.

The wizard vanishes.

L deamon, composite longbow: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23
arrow damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (3, 6) + 8 = 17
/×3 plus contagion) Fort DC 23

L deamon, composite longbow: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
arrow damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 4) + 8 = 13
/×3 plus contagion) Fort DC 23

Round 11
The deamon on the ceiling vanishes on his turn.

With the fire wall down you can see scorch marks on the otherside of the courtroom. Though no bodies can be found. End of combat, no threats... for now.

If you have lethal damage and are within 20 feet of the globe of force you need to make the fort saves vs. Fleshweep. If you fail the disease progresses and damages you each time. Up to 4 saves per round. We can waive these saves but everyone likely takes the damage 3 times then. If you are immune to disease disregard.

Round 15

The globe drops, dropping all the blood on those still within. After wiping his face he stands up ready to attack any threats.

The red glow fleeing the ruined body of the Baron is a welcome sight, as Ulricha turns her rage toward destroying the remaining slime monsters alongside Jorne.

As the enemies all collapse around them she sits, finally allowing herself to release the thundering rage that drove her in battle, her battered body slumping with fatigue and her catalogue of wounds. "Thank you! While in the heat of battle I can ignore almost any wound but now... thank you."

Heal an additional 4 hp from fast healing.

So do I have to make the saves again?

The force wall is actually a globe and it cuts Ulricha, the baron, and deamon slimes from the rest of you.

** spoiler omitted **

Round 10
Vandomir aims high at the Archer demon on the ceiling piercing it's face with one of his bows. The creature shrieks out in pain and returns arrows to Vandomir.

A great horned red glowing spirit leaves the globe and flies up through the ceiling.

An immense crack of sorts can be heard and a lot of glass shattering after.

The wizard vanishes. ** spoiler omitted **

Round 11
The deamon on the ceiling vanishes on his turn.
** spoiler omitted **

With the fire wall down you can see scorch marks on the otherside of the courtroom. Though no bodies can be found. End of combat, no threats... for now.

If you have lethal damage and are within 20 feet of the globe of force you need to make the fort saves vs. Fleshweep. If you fail the disease progresses and damages you each time. Up to 4 saves per round. We can waive these saves but everyone likely takes the damage 3 times then. If you are immune to disease disregard.

GM, had the wizard made his save vs Stinking Cloud i cast at round 9? DC 19 Fort. If he didn't pass, he's too nauseated to cast any spells.

Saves vs "Contagion"

Fortitude: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 Failed
Fortitude: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 Failed

I don't believe I'm near the globe of force.

I can't wait to hear about this contagion I have!

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"You all appear to have gotten into quite the fight after leaving me behind. Can someone bring me up to speed, and I gather we could all use quite a bit of healing, and poor Roci here is afflicted with something."

"Might I suggest a strategic retreat", the battered half-azata said. "..please?"

Anyone have any channels (or other AOE heals?) to use when we all come together to gain us as many HPs as possible quickly?

Xandarian ushers everyone together, now that the battle has paused, to hold his holy symbol of the Drunken Hero, and uses his last Channel Energy for the day.

Channel Energy: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 5, 6) = 20
Channel Energy: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 3, 6) = 17

"I'm out. So is Boffy."

Alice can innately channel once per day, Heal?: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Hey, those are 41 HPs for everyone, that doesn't suck. Do any of you have a special "when channeling, it also cures disease" sort of Mercy thing?

Jorrast joins the group when he hears channeling healing. He was using the CLW wand on himself but was still hurt.

CLW rounds 9, 10 & 11: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 7, 8) + 3 = 20

Hey, those are 41 HPs for everyone, that doesn't suck. Do any of you have a special "when channeling, it also cures disease" sort of Mercy thing?

I can try using Heal to treat anything, or i'd have to ask my patron for Remove Disease tomorrow.

GM, had the wizard made his save vs Stinking Cloud i cast at round 9? DC 19 Fort. If he didn't pass, he's too nauseated to cast any spells.

The wizard was in a stinking cloud, spellcraft DC goes up 5. He might still be up there.

Vandomir contracts filth fever and leprosy. 1d3 ⇒ 1 Dex damage and 1d3 ⇒ 3 Con damage, 1d2 ⇒ 1 Cha damage.

I am assuming you hunker down, heal and stay away from the globe.

The globe drops... soon after a familiar face walks through the doorway.

She walks in looking to see what is left.

Vandomir Jarvis wrote:

Hey, those are 41 HPs for everyone, that doesn't suck. Do any of you have a special "when channeling, it also cures disease" sort of Mercy thing?

I can try using Heal to treat anything, or i'd have to ask my patron for Remove Disease tomorrow.

And Restorations galore! Roci and I are in rough shape!

Alice Emmington wrote:

GM, had the wizard made his save vs Stinking Cloud i cast at round 9? DC 19 Fort. If he didn't pass, he's too nauseated to cast any spells.

The wizard was in a stinking cloud, spellcraft DC goes up 5. He might still be there.

He might be as far as we know, but skimming back, he hadn't made a save against Stinking Cloud. Unless he is undead.....??

Alice patiently waits for the wizard to come out of the cloud, which lingers 8 rounds.
The griffin might be able to tear into the spellcaster.

If he doesn't, she shrugs, at least glad the caster is not here to bother them right now.

Jorne is holding a golden bracelet and asks, "Quince what is this item? We need to learn about it to destroy it."

He looks to Jorrast and then Alice, "So can you extend your hexs indefinitely? Sure it involves a lot of cackling."

She walks up to him excitedly she says, "Yes that is my slve collar connection!"

The woman you met earlier on the street walks in behind Arella. She stays at the doorway and waves to Markus.

The rough terrain clears from the room as the spells effects end. The stinking cloud clears showing no more threats.

Round 10

Quince rushes to Ulricha and begins a prayer.

Casts Lessor Restoration

Xandarian ushers everyone together, now that the battle has paused, to hold his holy symbol of the Drunken Hero, and uses his last Channel Energy for the day.

[dice=Channel Energy]4d6
[dice=Channel Energy]4d6

"I'm out. So is Boffy."

"I can heal some more." Quince looks up from helping Ulricha. Offering his wand and a prayer.

"I can also help perhaps with some of the other damage, though possibly not all."

Quince looks to Jorne, "Indeed." He looks closely at the bracelet. "Are you aware of anyway to destroy it or break its enchantment?"

Quince's hurried prayer floods Ulricha with divine energy, reinvigorating the stalwart barbarian as her breathing resumes it's normal rate, her back straightening as she rolls her powerful shoulders with a groan of relief.

Round 10

Quince rushes to Ulricha and begins a prayer.

Casts Lessor Restoration

Restores: 1d4 ⇒ 3 Dex damage, Fatigue ends.

He looks to Jorrast and then Alice, "So can you extend your hexs indefinitely? Sure it involves a lot of cackling."

Alice nods. "Only specific kind of hexes, but yes, as long as we maintain focus, we can make it last until we stop."

"I can also help perhaps with some of the other damage, though possibly not all."

Quince looks to Jorne, "Indeed." He looks closely at the bracelet. "Are you aware of anyway to destroy it or break its enchantment?"

Alice approaches the bracelet.

If she is allowed to study it....
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41

"Roci and I are going to need some of that magical disease curing healing at some point."

"I shall have the ability to heal you of your diseased state on the morrow", Xandarian nods.

"Only specific kind of hexes, but yes, as long as we maintain focus, we can make it last until we stop."

"And our hexes can stack. So if we both hex the enemy to fumble attacks, it makes it really hard,"

Alice rubs her neck a bit.

"Fortunate as i was this time, i should prepare means to prevent being a target. If i want to keep up protecting people, it benefits if i remain unseen."

"What is the plan? Retreat? Advance? Hold up? If the latter, Roci and I had found a place I think we can defend."

He offers the bracelet for anyone to see it, clutching it in hand for all to see.

"Well let's take stock of the situation. Most of the guards are dealt with. I am assuming if any soldiers remain they are loyal to you Amber? We have killed the Baron. The baroness, the wizard and the deamon with the bow got away. The wizard was using magic missiles so it would seem he is down to his last spells. Likely using scrolls and wands as last ditch efforts. Personally I think they have left the premises. We could take some time to search the keep."

The half-azata sighs with resignation. "Alright. Let's search this place." Looking down, Boffy has returned to his hare state. Both nod at each other, and start to search the throne room.
Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

"A quick search, or an exhaustive one? If my knowledge of wizards is correct, that fellow is at his weakest right now, and tomorrow he will come back as strong as ever with all of his spells available."

If the answer is a "quick search"...

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30 +2 vs Fey, +4 vs Humans, +4 Forests, +2 Underground

If the answer is an "exhaustive search"...

Perception: 20 + 14 = 34 +2 vs Fey, +4 vs Humans, +4 Forests, +2 Underground

Alice sighs.

"Of all days not to have detect magic prepared. I'm positive i could tell you more tomorrow. All i can figure out right now, is that destroying it would have a strong backlash on the one it is meant for. And i 'think' this was forged with dragonfire, so other means than fire would be ideal. It may still provide some magical protection tbough."

"I agree with Vandomir. But unless someone knows a way to track a teleport, or knows where they went, all we could do would be search this place."

Auto-Aid the search. Does anyone have Detect Magic prepared? I can switch my cantrip but it takes 10 minutes. And my spellcraft isn't very high.