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Thanks!

May the darkness wrap you at night and bring you night terrors. :]

That would have been me...I was physically challenged. Until I had some flying abilities I was a sitting duck.

I was just waiting for the rest of the fools with their petty ambitions of ruling the world to play out before summoning the Havero. Delicious...

The dark tentacles crawl forward toward the light...the rebirth of pure evil crawls forth from the slime...but just as suddenly gets dragged back into the depths. It's watching you all... :]

And dot...looking forward to it!

and the darkness swallowed the world...

Whatever, dren was your healer. He saved each of you multiple times. As far as you knew he add a nice young lad though a bit weird :).

I was looking forward to the final scene of Dren possibly breaking...does he open the gate at the end and let the Havero through to destroy the world...or at least set it on a path of utter chaos...OR does he take back his humanity and turn their power into his and become an agent of evil who serves mainly his own desires.

I was actually thinking I would let the dice roller decide at that point...

I thought everyone brought a unique twist to this campaign and you all did a great job adding depth to a PBP...this was one of the best that I have participated in. I looked forward to checking this PBP each and every day.

It did lose it's steam when we jumped levels but still had an intersting arc as we marched to the final stand-off. I did miss Kate and some of her flair for RP in the second part as well.

Thanks for the story while it lasted Doug. Peace out!

NP real life happens Doug. It was a great game and was a lot of fun while it lasted. Good luck to you and yours!

Exits the darkness, I was here, you just couldn't see me. :]

I am moving this weekend and then on vacation all next week. I am fine with May 1 as I will be really busy as well trying to get settled into the new house.

Dren can visit the new group and sacrifice them to the dark ones...after he eats their minds...

good timing...I am in the process of selling my current house and buying a new one...all in under a month...not fun...

Dren summon forth his Rod of Quicken. He then casts Deeper Darkness on the rod. Surrounded by his familiar darkness he then attempts to pick apart Tiadora's mind.

Brain Drain (Su): You can take a standard action to violently probe the mind of a single intelligent enemy within 100 feet. The target receives a Will save to negate the effect and immediately knows the source of this harmful mental prying. Those who fail this save are wracked with pain, taking 1d4 points of damage for every oracle level you possess. After successfully attacking with this ability, you may use a full-round action to sort through the jumble of stolen thoughts and memories to make a single Knowledge check using the victim's skill bonus. The randomly stolen thoughts remain in your mind for a number of rounds equal to your Charisma modifier. Treat the knowledge gained as if you had used detect thoughts. This is a mind-affecting effect. You can use this ability once per day at 1st level, plus one additional time per day at 5th level and for every five levels beyond 5th.

DC 26 Willpower. Don't forget her 1 Wisdom and negatives to her save vs. the positive number.

15d4 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 1, 1, 3, 4, 1, 2, 2, 4, 1, 1, 4, 1) = 35

The spell I cast on her is permanent...next I plan to drain her mind of all of its useful information...

With Tiadora effectively out of the fight they should be much easier to handle. You should be able to dance with her for some time before she is smart enough to figure out to do something else.

Dren of the Dark Tapestry wrote:

Good point just in case spell penetration 1d20+19

Boggle... how are you getting +19 on your Spell Penetration roll?

+15 for levels, Spell pen and greater spell pen for an additional +4.

Good point just in case spell penetration 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29

What do I know about the kind of Demon/Devil she is?

knowledge planes 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23 that might get some me details about her type and characteristics if her base type is CR 13 or lower.

Dren moves back 20 feet before turning back. Peering into the darkness, the one beyond what the mere humanoids see, he sees the tendrils around Tiadora's mind...it is like a locked cage...but there is a small gap in her impressive mental defenses.

Forcing his way into her mind he seeks to end her threat once and for all, The Havero wishes to speak with you my dear Tiadora. The power of the creature as it bursts through this gateway and seeks her mind is like a giant among goblins, scattering her thoughts and crushing any it can find!

Dren casts Feeblemind on her. If she can cast any Arcane spells she takes a -4 on her save. The Havero affect is my Mythic spell focus. She makes TWO saves and takes the lower. The willpower save DC is 27 or 31 is she casts any arcane spells. 1 Mythic points used.
If she fails her INT and WIS are 1 and she can no longer casts spells and is basically an animal, though a loyal one.

Tiadora...how delightful. This won't be like the last time we met...you will find us...different.
Dren licks his lip then looks down and finds his hand has moved to his dark blade. A wide smile comes across his face.

I removed all of my per minute spells since I assume those faded out and just left the 10 minute per level spells going unless you think we have been in here more than 2 1/2 hours.

Init 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Due to Freedom of movement (extended) the ropes seem to slip right off Dren...

300 minute duration so should still be in effect.

We should find out what it is before freeing it. If it is an incorporeal being we have no way to deal with it...it can flee whenever it want without fulfilling its bargain. Let the little dragon speak to his higher beings...he may be able to learn more about what it is.

Or you can give it to me...I can plane shift it to a place where nothing exists and nothing is...there nothing and eternity just are.

Bluff 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34

Dren stands back about 40' in darkness, prepared to try and counter anything the skull tries to do...

Ready action for greater dispel.

Assuming we have moved to this stage we would have some type of hideout or stronghold that we have protected against him with Private Sanctum. Otherwise he would just move against as he wished.

If you want I can summon something mundane for you to suck on?

Dren lets out a small snicker...

Just to be sure...[.b]

[b]The spores shouldn't bother you and we can make sure there is nothing else to see in the wardrobe or anywhere else.

Stop screwing around with that useless old skull...I have learned some more important information from the Havero.
The Phylactery is in this chamber...it may be a heart. If it is not in one of the contaniers or chests we have found then it must be hidden in this room.
I will cast True Seeing on the most keen eyed one in the group and we should look for a hidden chamber or compartment. It is supposed to be protected by a trap.

Dren also goes over what he learned...feel free to read the spoilers now.

Who has the best perception? Its not me...we need to keep looking.

With only one question left he asks What does the phylactery look like?

Dren lets out a soft whine as his nose starts to bleed a little...

1d20 ⇒ 15

I think that makes it no matter what, though I would like to get a ruling for future reference. The strict Core rules would suggest using INT, though it is a Supernatural ability of mine NOT a Spell-Like which isn't really talked about in the FAQ.

Dren's eyes go black and his consciousness reaches out across time and space to the place of nothingness...he doesn't sense movement...what he senses is a separate consciousness slowly moving towards him, threatening to overwhelm him...he focuses his mind and through force of will forces himself interact with the being...

Doug, since I am an Oracle and my stat is Charisma NOT Wisdom or Int I am assuming I would use my Charisma bonus? The spells in CORE don't contemplate the other base classes so for me I believe it should refer to Charisma. In my case since this is a supernatural ability of mine vs. the spell, it should work the same way.
Otherwise this ability for Oracles would be almost useless.

Dren's eyes turn black as he sits and begins a ritual to talk to the Havero...their otherworldy knowledge is beyond the others and may prove helpful in finding out more about what is here.

Read the Tapestry (Sp): Once per day, you can spend 10 minutes meditating on the mysteries of the Dark Tapestry to send your mind to another plane and communicate with the strange or alien beings there. This functions as the contact other plane spell.

Appears to be a Phylactery?

If you can give me a little time I think I can learn more about what we have hear?

I can read the tapestry (contact other plane to try and find out more).

Is it incurable (from a spell perspective)? Meaning will Restoration not remove it?

Is there a knowledge check we can make to try and see how to remove it?

Just a +1 for fear, but the prayer may have...if you were within the 40' range. I cast it on the dragon and since you were on my side it would have been logical that you were caught in it.

Dren awakens...and transforms into a large Red Dragon,

Fools! All of you fools! Teleporting away so it attacks me...do you realize I am the only one that can keep you all alive.
You know while I am alive it is difficult for ANYTHING to kill you with physical damage? Next time keep that in mind when you tuck you head between your legs and flee!
Dren casts heal on himself then shifts back into his normal form.

I don't see the negative one in the damage rolls for prayer so I may have 4 additional hit points and am at -16.

Don't forget the Dragon has the grappled condition as well so it can not AOO anyone.

Dren drops dead from the Dragons mighty blows!

Dren moved up in round two and healed Edmin. Edmin stood up and attacked the Dragon after I acted but before the dragon. I guess I am wondering why he would attack me unless he just wants to try and rid himself of the healer.
But in any case just to confirm he hit a 32 AC with a 3? That would be a +29 and he is at -9 STR from Jax and -1 to hit from prayer.

Per above, you are adjacent but prone. You can full attack from prone or stand, take the AOO, and then single attack.

Well, don't just lay there, get up and kill the big lizard!

Jax, take 3d8+33 damage.

Dren, Edmin being dead, you may want to reconsider your Round 2 actions. Everyone else, hold your round 3 actions while I calculate the total damage to the dragon.

With my Mythic ability, my first healing functions just like Breath of life so he is alive.

Doug, Edmin negated the crit with an ability. Assuming the dragon continues it's attacks on Edmin until he drops since he only had 50 points.

Wow Doug, that one a serious set of rolls. Doug you might want to finish the Dragons actions this round since I actually go after the Dragon.

Spell Penetration from Round 1:
Prayer 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39
Insanity 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20

So I am guessing he is now at -1 from everything, including damage, but my Insanity never made it through his magical defenses. Don't forget the negatives on it's attacks and damage.

Round 2 action after the Dragon finishes its round:
Dren casts Grace as a swift action, allowing him to move behind Edmin without drawing an AOO.
As a free action, Dren expends a Mythic point to use his ability of Relentless healing, and casts heal on Edmin, healing him 150 points and bringing him back to life.
Does not require defensive casting since it is a Free action casting.
He then casts a regular Heal to bring him back up another 150 points.
Defensive Casting with Spellguard Bracers:
Defensive Casting 1d20 + 15 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 9 + 2 = 39
Defensive Casting 1d20 + 15 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 9 + 2 = 29

2 uses of Mythic power used.
2 7th level and 5 6th level slots used.

Edmin you recieved 300 points of healing and should be near max.

The Judge shakes his head:

Stupid lizard. We could have made a great team.

He than nonchalantly walks over to where Edmin is being grappled and taps Edmin on the shoulder. A moment later, the Judge and Edmin reappear directly behind the dragon and in a flanking position with Jax or Ragnar.

Move to Edmin (probably draws an AoO, although the dragon may have already used this on Edmin.)

Cast Defensively: 1d20+23 vs DC23 <-- +8 Cha, +15 level (extra +2 from Magical Knack)

Cast Dimension Door
--> Use DD to transport Edmin and the Judge behind the dragon.

Of course you just DD'd him away from me and me being able to heal him this round.

Round 1 action:
Dren summons forth his Rod of Metamagic quicken, lesser with his gloves of summoning.
He then casts prayer on the dragon, no saving throw, to give it -1 to everything.
He then casts Insanity on the dragon, while doing so he uses a mythic point on the spell to cause the dragon to make two Willpower saves DC 29, and take the lower result.
Mythic Spell Focus.

He then speaks out, Judge you should bring Edmin over here so I can heal him.

Do you need Spell Penetration rolls from me Doug?

Insanity Action roll if he fails one of the saves:
1d100 ⇒ 90
01–25 Act normally
26–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently
51–75 Deal 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand
76–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject's self)

Good, let the other fools get in front of the beast and keep it occupied. I can hurt if they can buy me some time.

knowledge arcana 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 Dren knows nothing about this beast.

Reflex Save 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28 Whew!
initiative 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Range to target 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 x5 +20= 40 feet

Drens sees the huge beast float into the room...only his quick reflexes allow him to dive behind a rock and NOT take the breath weapon full in the face.

Dren is still hiding in the shadows. Might not make a difference but he is still cowering behind some rocks...

Stealth 41 from above.
Since I am after the dragon I will hold my action to see what he is doing since he might kill me anyways.

Dren moves into the shadows again...
Perception 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8
Stealth 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (11) + 30 = 41

Are you all done playing with that piece of stone yet?