Alathos Nevben's page

I'm very sorry for the delay in posting. Unfortunately I won't be able to continue my PBP games. I am in the process of moving back to the US from Canada, and likely wont be able to post regularly for 2+ months. I'm sorry that I could not leave at the end of the module, but life had other plans.

I want to thank everyone in the game, I have had a great time. I am sad to leave. I hope to possibly see you all again in future games once my life is back in order.

HP: 173 (fast heal heals 9 this turn)

Alathos continues bane full attacks.

attack: 1d20 + 31 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 31 + 2 = 51
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4d6 ⇒ (6) + 10 + (5, 6, 2, 4) = 33

attack: 1d20 + 31 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 31 + 2 = 39
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + (3, 3, 2, 2) = 25

attack: 1d20 + 26 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 26 + 2 = 39
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4d6 ⇒ (2) + 10 + (5, 3, 1, 5) = 26

attack: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 21 + 2 = 41
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4d6 ⇒ (7) + 10 + (2, 4, 1, 6) = 30

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attack 1 confirm: 1d20 + 31 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 31 + 2 = 46
bonus damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4d6 ⇒ (6) + 10 + (2, 3, 6, 2) = 29

attack 4 confirm: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 21 + 2 = 24

Alathos will activate bane (giant) and move in to strike.

attack: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (3) + 27 = 30
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4d6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + (6, 5, 5, 4) = 38

"Dead"

Alathos walks into the room and uses judgement (Fast heal 9, +7 Spell Pen)

Then casts a flame strike on the right group of giants and wolves. (This should happen before big purple gets summoned in)

damage: 15d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 3, 4, 2, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1, 6, 3, 1, 5, 3) = 45

Alathos will ignore the troll and continue to sunder the altar.

sunder: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (1) + 27 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

sunder: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (8) + 27 = 35
damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

sunder: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (3) + 22 = 25
damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

sunder: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34
damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

sunder: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (16) + 27 = 43
adamantine damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

"This ends now."

Alathos slashes the altar.
damage adamantine: 4d8 + 36 ⇒ (3, 8, 4, 6) + 36 = 57

I'm just dealing damage. If it requires a sunder, it may change his actions if it resists him.

I'm a little lost as to what to do next. Ideas?

perception: 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (10) + 41 = 51
Alathos is looking for anything out of the ordinary. He uses all of his available visions to check. (See invisibility, Detect evil, Aura sight, Arcane sight)

Alathos nods.

"What have you found, maybe we can help eachother."

Due to strange PBP turn order, Alathos would have said a prayer to Iomedae, activated judgement, and grabbed the statue after Eden's warning. Final Will save is 50, and he puts the statue away in his bag of holding for safe keeping. I'll retroactively mark off a judgement use.

"Ah, you must be the troll everyone is talking about. Nice to meet you. I am Alathos Nevben."

bluff: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (5) + 50 = 55
diplomacy: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (20) + 40 = 60

Alathos is charming and charismatic as usual, his guile flowing like wine. Only his closes friends notice, however, that this is not his patented 'charm and bed' smile, but something much more devious. His sword is drawn, but lowered and he takes a small step towards the troll with the most gentle of movements.

arcane sight: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

"I can see this has a powerful aura, but not what it is. Any ideas?"

"Are there any traps or other dangers we should be aware of?"

...After they reply to that.

"Was your shaman injured? Why did he go downstairs?"

Assuming the giant gives good answers, Alathos is done questioning him. Anyone else have ideas?

"Is there any way to get up to Ferric unnoticed? A back door or hallway?"

"Let's start with the easy questions."

"Have you seen a troll come through here? If so, tell me everything you remember."

Moments after the big one dies...

I have an idea.

Via Tongues: "Your leader is dead. Stop fighting and tell me what I want to know, if you do it exceptionally well, I may let you live."
intimidate: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (18) + 40 = 58

KEEL DA GIANTS!"

attack: 1d20 + 31 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 31 - 4 = 36
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + (4, 5, 3, 6) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 49

attack: 1d20 + 31 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 31 - 4 = 29
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + (5, 3, 2, 6) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 48

attack: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 26 - 4 = 42
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + (4, 4, 1, 1) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 42

attack: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 21 - 4 = 27
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + (5, 3, 2, 4) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 43

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attack3 confirm: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 26 - 4 = 39
crit bonus damage: 1d8 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 27

HP: 192/221

Alathos continues his bane and attacks

attack: 1d20 + 31 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 31 - 4 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + (2, 2, 4, 5) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 40

attack: 1d20 + 31 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 31 - 4 = 31
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + (6, 1, 6, 3) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 45

attack: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 26 - 4 = 32
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + (3, 4, 2, 3) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 43

attack: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 21 - 4 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + (3, 4, 3, 5) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 41

Bah, low rolls!

Alathos continues his bane but changes his judgement from fast healing to damage as a swift action. He then full attacks the 'boss'.

attack + PS: 1d20 + 31 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 31 - 4 = 41
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + (6, 5, 1, 1) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 40

attack + PS: 1d20 + 31 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 31 - 4 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + (1, 6, 3, 3) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 45

attack + PS: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 26 - 4 = 41
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + (4, 5, 5, 3) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 48

attack + PS: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 21 - 4 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + (2, 4, 5, 5) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 46

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attack3 confirm: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 26 - 4 = 24
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 8 + 7 = 29

Alathos takes a 5 foot step, activates bane (humanoid:giant), and joins Chu'ko against the right giant.

attack + Piranha Strike: 1d20 + 31 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 31 - 4 = 36
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (4) + (4, 6, 5, 2) + 10 + 8 = 39

attack + Piranha Strike: 1d20 + 31 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 31 - 4 = 47
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (3) + (6, 6, 5, 3) + 10 + 8 = 41

attack + Piranha Strike: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 26 - 4 = 41
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (3) + (6, 1, 2, 3) + 10 + 8 = 33

attack + Piranha Strike: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 21 - 4 = 29
damage: 1d8 + 4d6 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (7) + (1, 2, 6, 4) + 10 + 8 = 38

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crit confirm for attack 2: 1d20 + 31 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 31 - 4 = 40
crit damage: 1d8 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 8 = 23

crit confirm for attack 3: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 26 - 4 = 38
crit damage: 1d8 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 8 = 19

Alathos smiles to himself.

"The bartender says 'That troll is no shaman!"

"And then the four burn the bar down."

Alathos draws his sword, activates judgement (AC+5, Fast Heal 9), and casts a flame strike (catching as many of the smaller giants in the blast as possible).

flame strike: 15d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 6, 1, 2, 6, 5, 6, 3, 3, 3, 6, 4, 6) = 62 Reflex DC 28 for 1/2

HP: 223/223
AC: 49

bluff: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (20) + 50 = 70

Alathos looks to Eden-Troll.

"Oh, not yet? Right, got it. Performance starts AFTER they stop trying to eat us."

He then looks back up to the face above the wall.

"I am Alathos Nevben and we are jesters from far and wide. Shathbardok thought you would like to watch our performance and get some entertainment in this...boring...place. We are also quite small and can hide if the anyone comes to get you in trouble. Shathbardok has already eaten our fifth member, and we would rather entertain than be eaten."

"Say, have you ever heard the joke about the time a human, tengu, and naga that walked into a bar?"

"Let us in and I'll finish the joke!"

diplomacy: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (8) + 40 = 48 B.I. 3/13 used
diplomacy: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (15) + 40 = 55

Yea, sorry. I got confused. Let's assume the nearly 40 wisdom inquisitor wouldn't get as fumbled as I do. :)

bluff: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (10) + 50 = 60 blessed infiltration 2/13 used
bluff: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (11) + 50 = 61
Bluff to pretend he belongs there

"THE PASSWORD IS, I'LL BREAK DOWN THIS DOOR AND GUT YOU MYSELF IF YOU MAKE ME WAIT ANY LONGER. YOU HEARD HIM. LET US IN."

intimidate: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (14) + 40 = 54
Alathos will contonue to barate the guard suing standard intimidate rules for 1minute (if possible) to influence his attitude. Apply penalties as needed for yelling through a door.

I have no problem with starving it out, however, I don't posses the skills to steal from this dragon.

Sorry for the delay. I had unexpectedly limited internet for the last few days.

"Yea, let's leave this a%#&##$ on the back-burner. I am not interested in burning our resources this early on the off chance he is useful."

"We shall see what lies inside, Perhaps the troll will lead us to our goal and save us some time."

Alathos hears the words "a song of ice and fire" and looks visibly uncomfortable. After a few seconds he looks around and says "f!*%it, I'm out. I'm pretty sure if there are four of us, we are the main characters and at least one of us is gonna die. I did that once, I don't recommend it."

Alathos looks the dragon over and uses detect evil. Spell like ability, no somatic/verbal/etc)

While his magics do their work, he lets the tengu do some of the talking this time, interested in the dragon's response.

No worries. Just checking. :)

bump

Alathos looks up to the dragon.

"Hello friend, why don't you come down from there. We should talk. There is no need for hostility.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (5) + 40 = 45Blessed infiltration
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (15) + 40 = 55

Alathos notices Eden's gaze focus on something on the roof and checks it out as well.

perception: 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (19) + 41 = 60 active effects listed in banner

"Unfortunately my training limits my capability with traditional weapons. I will hold onto it in case it is needed down the road, however."

"It is a bit cold. Has anyone prepared one of those, ...warming, spells? It seems my training has prepared me to tackle ice giants, but not icebergs." Anyone have endure elements? Its not an inquisitor spell unfortunately.

Alathos has 2 fresh CLW wands too, if we want to wait 7 rounds he will heal up Salrann and anyone else that needs it.

CLW Salrann: 7d8 + 7 ⇒ (8, 4, 6, 3, 5, 1, 5) + 7 = 39 93/100 remaining

Alathos drops another Heal on himself and is ready to go.

HP: 222/223

Ah, OK. I think I misread, I passed. Only failed one steam at the end.

Sorry for the delay, had a busy couple days

Alathos will activate judgement (Saves* & Cold Resist)

steam: 1d20 + 21 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 21 + 6 = 41 27
steam 2: 1d20 + 21 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 21 + 6 = 38 16
drips 3: 1d20 + 21 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 21 + 6 = 33 8-14=0 If I take 0 damage am I still slowed?
steam 3: 1d20 + 21 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 21 + 6 = 29 17
drips 4: 1d20 + 21 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 21 + 6 = 46 9-14=0
steam 4: 1d20 + 21 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 21 + 6 = 28 75 Stupid auto fail on 1! I should have passed that!

Alathos would slow down to cast heal on Salrann, not sure how that changes things or if I can. Heal for 150 + remove ability damage, blinded, confused, dazed, dazzled, deafened, diseased, exhausted, fatigued, feebleminded, insanity, nauseated, poisoned, sickened, and stunned if applicable.

135 Damage taken.
HP: 72/223

reflex w/ evasion: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (5) + 21 = 26 Hah! Just made it. 16 taken

Alathos barely dodges the steam and heads towards the stairs as well.

He also keeps an eye/ear out for danger.

perception: 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (10) + 41 = 51 Arcane&Aura sight active if that helps him notice anything.

Alathos reaches into his own bag and hands Eden 1000g in diamond dust.

"I keep my own stash of the stuff as well, it comes in handy. I have plenty more."

Alathos still has another 9k in diamond dust

"Onwards?"

As the group moves, Alathos will look over the bodies for anything of importance.

Perception (Arcane Sight, Aura Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility): 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (14) + 41 = 55

I'll be out of town this weekend (Canadian holiday). I'll be back Monday night, but likely wont be able to post until Tuesday.

If the first Giant falls, he continues to attack the second.

attack: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (18) + 31 = 49
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 + 8 + (6, 1, 4, 2) = 39

confirm: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (20) + 31 = 51
crit damage: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 + 8 = 37

attack: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (17) + 31 = 48
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 + 8 + (1, 5, 2, 3) = 35

attack: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (4) + 26 = 30
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 8 + (2, 1, 1, 5) = 28

attack: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (7) + 21 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 + 8 + (5, 5, 6, 3) = 42

I'm a little lost with the map again as well. Is everything on there still alive?

Eden, feel free to include me in any spells or breath weapons as needed. Iomedae will protect me.

Seeing that the celestial is taking over roasting duties, Alathos happily switches over to melee.

He activates bane, takes a step, and swings at the bottom left giant. If the giant falls before all of his attacks connect, he will continue attacking the next giant.

attack: 1d20 + 31 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 31 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 32
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 + 8 + (4, 1, 4, 6) = 37

attack: 1d20 + 31 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 31 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 46
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 + 8 + (3, 5, 6, 2) = 39

attack: 1d20 + 26 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 26 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 31
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 8 + (2, 4, 5, 6) = 36

attack: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 35
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 + 8 + (4, 5, 5, 4) = 39

Wow, yea. That guy will change the tides of battle for sure.

No worries, I actually meant to do that and forgot. Thanks for reminding me. Let me know if there is more you would like added.

Alathos continues his righteous fire.

cast defensive: 1d20 + 42 ⇒ (20) + 42 = 62

SR: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (3) + 29 = 32
SR: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (5) + 29 = 34
SR: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (3) + 29 = 32
SR: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (11) + 29 = 40 Just in case I can hit an extra now

evasion: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (3) + 26 = 29

I'm not sure how to position this, but Alathos is going to start dropping Flamestrikes like its his last day on earth. I am willing to put myself in the blast, but not any of my party members. If you want to make a super basic dot map on the grid part of the google image, that would work, or just place them as best you can.

Alathos will activate judgment (Saves & Spell Penetration)
Cast Defensive: 1d20 + 20 + 13 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 20 + 13 + 9 = 46

Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 20 + 9 = 44
Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 20 + 9 = 46
Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 20 + 9 = 43
Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 20 + 9 = 32
Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 20 + 9 = 48
Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 20 + 9 = 42
Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 20 + 9 = 44
Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 20 + 9 = 37
Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 20 + 9 = 33
Not sure how many I can hit, so theres a few rolls.

damage: 15d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 3, 6, 6, 3, 5, 1, 1, 3, 5, 1, 6, 5, 4) = 57 half holy &fire damage, DC 28 Reflex for 1/2

reflex: 1d20 + 21 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 5 = 38 If I hit myself, I have evasion

No worries Choon, I thought this post seemed a little odd for you. :) take your time

I need a map to continue. And honestly, it might have been nice to have one before we got charged 15 times. It would have changed things a bit I'm sure. Especially considering not a single one missed a 44ac, this is not exactly a RP fight as assumed without the map. I'm not too worried about this fight, but in the future.

"Any who stand in my way, preventing me from speaking to Ferric and fulfilling Baba Yaga's commands, will be struck down where they stand.

Alathos draws his sword as he walks further into the camp and uses Dazzling Display.

intimidate: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (17) + 40 = 57

I have a fun idea. Also, as a reminder, he detects as lawful evil.

"Good, you passed the test. Baba Yaga will be pleased to see your loyalty."

bluff: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (6) + 50 = 56

Alathos wants to return to his normal form, he will make a will save against the Veil, as he is no longer a willing target.
will: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (18) + 32 = 50

As the veil fades, he casts overwhelming presence (DC29 Will) on all of the guards.

"My name is Alathos Nevben, I am Baba Yaga's newest consort. I am here to speak with Ferric."

bluff: 1d20 + 50 ⇒ (15) + 50 = 65

He then walks towards the walkway.

"No, don't get up. I can let myself in."
Is there a gate or anything? Or just guards at the gap in the ice wall? If there is a gate, Alathos would draw his sword while moving. If not, he walks on in/towards it.

You can talk, I cast tongues on you. Also, I don't have any way to discern the password. If one of the others wants to let me know what it is, I'll say it. I also wanted to let people know I'm OK with killing them if need be.