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FYI. I am considering (and scheming with GM) about reentering with a new character. But this would only be in a slightly later stage of the adventure. With the current speed, this will never happen :)

"We've been gone for quite a while. Do you mind wrapping this up without me? I have obligations to attend."
With this, the mostly uninjured masked man retreats and disappeares.

When he reaches his manor, the bottowed horses in tow, his loyal aid Grammateos already awaits him and tends to the horses while Astrapios changes.

While making there way home, Astrapios consideres her bidding.
"If there is such a conspiracy, we need to crush it, no matter the cost. Now we need to hurry!"

will DC 25: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17 oops
Lay on hands Ethana: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 2, 4) = 13

"we can do this."

I will be on vacation starting Friday for two weeks. I will, of course, have internet, but I can't promise, I'll use it to check in with you guys regularly. Please bot whenever necessary.

Not knowing what this thing is, Astrapios moves to intercept.

It's insane once you add smite to the touch attacks..
Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

"She's the main target, I keep her busy!"
Astrapios unleashes a second Hail Mary of fireballs at HER.

Mystic Bolt 1 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 27
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 7 = 23
Mystic Bolt 2 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 7 = 28
Mystic Bolt 3 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 7 = 25
Mystic Bolt 4 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 35
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 7 = 28
crit confirm vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 17
crit damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 7 = 26
Mystic Bolt 5 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 7 = 23
Mystic Bolt 6 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 27
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 7 = 27

all fire damage, apply any resistance only once, due to clustered shots.

If Ktinos provides soft cover due to his size, apply +4 AC to HER

"Ktinos, DUCK. She's right behind you!"
Astrapios unleashes the Hail Mary of fireballs at, well, apparently the wall.

swift Smite Evil

Mystic Bolt 1 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 24
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 7 = 23
Mystic Bolt 2 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 7 = 23
Mystic Bolt 3 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 29
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 7 = 25
Mystic Bolt 4 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 7 = 24
Mystic Bolt 5 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 7 = 24
Mystic Bolt 6 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 + 1 + 7 - 1 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 15 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 7 = 23

all fire damage, apply any resistance only once, due to clustered shots
Edit: wow, what a flurry of bad rolls...

I see her where? Or, is she within 30 or 60 feet of me?
Reflex: 1d20 + 22 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 22 - 1 = 24

Wary of the tree closing on him, Astrapios throws a 2nd barrage of little fireballs.

all fire damage
Mystic Bolt 1 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Mystic Bolt 2 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 29
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Mystic Bolt 2 crit confirm vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 23
crit damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Mystic Bolt 3 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 28
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Mystic Bolt 3 crit confirm vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 25
crit damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Mystic Bolt 4 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Mystic Bolt 5 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 7
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Mystic Bolt 6 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 5

if #4 is killed, any excess bolts go toward #1, but have -1/-1 due to range

Reflex: 1d20 + 22 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 22 - 1 = 35 taking half damage

Astrapios eyes the tree that just grew even larger, which makes it an even easier target. He throws a barrage of little fireballs.

all fire damage
Mystic Bolt 1 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Mystic Bolt 2 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Mystic Bolt 3 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 26
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Mystic Bolt 4 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Mystic Bolt 5 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
Mystic Bolt 5 crit confirm vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 13
crit damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Mystic Bolt 6 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

Ref DC15: 1d20 + 22 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 22 - 1 = 40

I had already cast Haste on everyone. Do something better, please :)

"Can anyone see HER?"
Astrapios, hasted, runs into the cave to get a better look.

Ini: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Buffs up:
-See Invisibility, Shield and extended Heroism still from before
-adding Haste on entering

Lay on hands: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 3, 5) = 18

"There it is, let's get it and get out!"

Astrapios looks relatively uncratched, his force-of-personality defenses providing all armor anybody needs.

"Puh. Now, everybody fit? Anybody needs some healing or restoration?"
I have one lesser restoration prepared

"Good thing I can't run out of godly lightning..."

Attacking last top spider.
Mystic Bolt 1, fire damage, vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Mystic Bolt 2, fire damage, vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Mystic Bolt 3, fire damage, vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 = 26
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Mystic Bolt 4, fire damage, vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 2 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Mystic Bolt 5, fire damage, vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 2 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

Edit: never mind

"frees himself" as in "no longer grappled?"

and the barrage goes on...

Mystic Bolt 1 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
crit confirm Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Mystic Bolt 2 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Mystic Bolt 3 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 8
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Mystic Bolt 4 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 2 - 4 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Mystic Bolt 5 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 - 4 = 7
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

"Did I mention I hate spiders? At least since today I do!"

Clearly overwhelmed by the sheer number Astrapios randomly shoots lightning bolts at the spiders grappling him.

Mystic Bolt vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 8
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Mystic Bolt vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 23 crit
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Mystic Bolt vs Touch AC crit confirm: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Mystic Bolt vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Mystic Bolt vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 - 4 = 4
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Mystic Bolt vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 - 4 = 3
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

The warlock vigilante attacks with mystic bolts as though they were light one-handed weapons

Technically I am using them as ranged weapons, but I have point blank master so I can use ranged weapons at no penalty in melee.

Lucky me, bolts are SU not SP

They where surrounded, this was bad, she could get out but the others, she needed to change the rules here. Make this their ambush.

In full defance mode, she pulled out a small morrow,

casting mirror-hideaway Defensively

"Follow me and fall back, this passage as but one entrance."

And she will enter it.

Only one creature at a time can enter the mirror, and creatures can enter only if they can fit through an opening the same size as the mirror. For example, a hand mirror isn’t big enough for a Small or larger creature to use it as a portal.

interesting stuff you're carrying

"I hate spiders now!

Astrapios starts attacking the spider south of him.

Mystic Bolt 1, fire damage, vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
Mystic Bolt 2, fire damage, vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9
damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
Mystic Bolt 3, fire damage, vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
Mystic Bolt 4, fire damage, vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4
damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
Mystic Bolt 5, fire damage, vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 1 + 2 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

swift action Lay on Hands: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 6) = 16

room for improvement

poor flat footed ac. why did you not role initiative after the surprise round?

Astrapios returns and reports what he found.
"Nobody around that I could see, but they will be alerted by the webs, I'm sure. We should run fast!"

"I'll be back in a few minutes. That spell doesn't last long."

Astrapios sank beneath into the ground and moves forward. From time time he'll peek into the open space in order to not get lost. It's difficult being blind within the ground, of course.

I follow the corridor and any caves that are connected. I have 2.5 minutes of time, make that 2 to be safe. with the slow speed I can investigate roughly 300 ft ahead. I'm invisible, so they shouldn't see me peeking, at least.

"wait here, I'll scout ahead. That Invisibility will be useful now, Ethana."
Astrapios grabs a scroll, casts it through his mnemonic vestment, while Invisibility is being cast on him. Then he disappears into the ground.

I actually have a scroll of Borrow

He checks the tunnel system and tries to remember the layout and where enemies are. He has 5 minutes and 15 ft burrow speed.

Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30
Astrapios notices very thin and long strains crossing the corridor and shows them to his allies. "We will not have the elemtn of surprise. be ready!"

Lay on hands: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 6) = 19

Lay on hands: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 1) = 8
Lay on hands: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 5) = 15
Lay on hands: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 3, 3) = 15
Astrapios pads the big guy softly and his hands glow in soft light.

"I can go ahead, but I'm probably not better than you at it."
He started casting several arcane spells. "I'm running through my spells faster than a hasted goblin today. Let's not loose any more time and get what we need."

Casting See Invisibility, Shield and extended Heroism

sorry, rss feeder lag
Astrapios rethinks his options and choices for a moment then answers. Fear is great motivator.
"Yes, as agreed. If you lead us to her lair, you're free to go. But you better never return."

"We're not going to kill you. But, as he said, to fulfill your part, we need you to help us get the sapling back. So far, we know a little bit more, but we're not one step closer. Literally."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 = 19
"We need to know who SHE is and where SHE is, and where the seed is. then we might be able to free you from her."

Assuming Gosor and or Ktinos hold her, Astrapios starts stripping her of any magical gear and spell components she might be carrying.
"Well, well. Holy Zeus. If that isn't the woman the dead thief described, I'll eat this dead spider leg here.

Obviously, we need back what you have stolen. I'm sure you thought so much. I'd like to come to an arrangement that helps all of us. For you that means foremost to see another daylight. This depends, of course, on what you are able to offer in order to help accelerate our retrieval mission. Because, your life is, what we can offer."

Astrapios doesn't sound angry or villanous, he speaks with the most neutral tone sounding more like a merchant on the market. Which, to the more extrovert party members might feel strangly inappropriate.

Diplomacy (DC 25 + CHA modifier): 1d20 + 30 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 30 + 2 = 51 Should shift from hostile to friendly (my trait lets me shift three steps), unless CHA modifier is greater than 16 :)

grml, that woman knows everything....
Astrapios shouts into the trees: "Come out! We mean no harm to you. As you can see, we fought of your pursuers. We just need some information, if you could be so kind and help us."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 30 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 30 + 2 = 33

Arcana: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7
"Are you afraid of a silly little wasp, Gosor? There's nothing magic here."
Astrapios turns to pick up the cloak and gives a quick glance.
Perception, distracted: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 29

Then he looks towards where the person came from and points. "We need to hurry this way!"

With the spiders leaving, Astrapios turns looking for the person they were hunting. It stumbled and fell down somewhere here in the undergrowth. If he can't see him, he'll call him out.

"Very tough beasts, I must admit. But stupid, too"
Astrapios steps 5ft backwards and starts shooting lightning again.

Mystic Bolt 1 vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Mystic Bolt 2 vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 = 28 crit!
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
crit confirm 2 vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 = 26
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
Mystic Bolt 3 vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 2 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Mystic Bolt 4 vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 2 = 24 crit!
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
crit confirm 4 vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 2 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Mystic Bolt 5 vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

I like. Will switch target, if this one is obviously dead at some point within the barrage

Astrapios joins the fight late, but he took the time to aim.
Lightning bolts form in his hands and he throws a barrage of them at the nearest spider.

Mystic bolt vs touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Mystic bolt vs touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Mystic bolt vs touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Mystic bolt vs touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 2 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Mystic bolt vs touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 2 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22

Ini: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Perception: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 2 = 26

"INCOMING! Everyone in position!" Astrapios doesn't even think about ambushing or simiar doomed-to-fail techniques. He goes for full confrontation. A translucent shield appears on his left arm, while he himself starts to shine brighter and brighter.

Casting Shield. Activating Angelic Divine Bond: all allies within 20 feet gain the benefits of protection from evil, except the deflection and resistance bonuses are +4

aid another Survival DC10: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Astrapios who definitely was no outdoors man, agreed with Ktinos.

Astrapios was not afraid of some spiders. But before he can thoroughly burn them into pieces he had to get rid of the webbing - even risking burning himself a little.

haste attack the web: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 11
fire damage: 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22 well, 6 fire damage self-inflicted :)

Freed from the web he unleashed a barrage of fire bolts at the first spider. "Go back to whatever hell or abyss you come from!"

5 ft step out of flanking position; activate Smite evil, +7 deflection AC vs. this spider

attack vs. touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 7 = 21
fire damage: 1d6 + 16 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 7 = 24
attack vs. touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 7 = 23
fire damage: 1d6 + 16 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 7 = 26
attack vs. touch AC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 7 = 29
fire damage: 1d6 + 16 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 7 = 26
attack vs. touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 7 = 26
fire damage: 1d6 + 16 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 7 = 27
attack vs. touch AC: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 7 = 13
fire damage: 1d6 + 16 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 7 = 29

wow, these are some poor roles

Uh. Too bad. I was hoping I could just full attack the web and then the spiders. Well then...

I'll be careful, I promise