Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
"Trumpet, heal Salrann if she needs help!" Eden beckons Trumpet, who nods at the order and readies a Heal spell for Salrann.
Starman has a one-handed weapon, so I believe that he could still full-round attack Sal despite the grapple. Granted, Smite and Holy do not apply to her, but five power attacks from a Level 19 paladin with a +5 weapon and divine power up will still hurt. Thankfully, Trumpet Archons have two Heal spells prepared by default, so Trumpet's Heal spell can absorb 140 points of the damage.
"Deva not with me, go grab the Torc!"
The Deva who did not Heal Eden flies over to the Torc and picks it up.
Eden waits to see what happens.
Future actions are contingent on if anything happens to the disposable summon durable Deva who grabbed the Torc. As we have learned, Baba Yaga was very crafty when she built this place, so some sort of contingency for actually touching the Torc is something 34 Int, 18 Wis Eden would not rule out.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
Eden Int Check:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
"...This site was created by Baba Yaga to protect the Torc. It is likely that this curse will persist in jumping from creature to creature until the torc is removed. The exit is behind us, a door that doubles as a portal to the normal world," Eden suddenly says aloud as a realization strikes her.
@Choon: Do we know where exactly the Torc is? That knowledge will affect my actions. Also, does 'removed' mean removed from the Veil?
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
He would have to aim at either Salrann or one of my summons. Even though Starman has True Seeing, Eden is under Greater Invisibility and has her Mind Blank-Unbeatable Nondetection combo up, which trumps it. That said, there is a Deva standing next to Eden.
As Starman takes a moment to cast Heal on himself, Eden nails the witch a Persistent Disintegrate.
Exchanging POA for Persistent Disintegrate via Preferred Spell. Make two DC 30 Fort Saves or take 40d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 6, 2, 1, 5, 4, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 4, 1, 3, 1, 2, 3, 6, 2, 3, 1, 2, 4, 6, 2, 2, 2, 1, 4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 1, 6, 3, 2, 4) = 130 points of damage. If both saves are made, instead take 5d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1, 2, 2) = 13 points of damage.
If that critical confirms against the caster's flat-foot touch AC (since Eden is invisible and covered by Mind Blank/Nondetection) and the -4 penalty to Dex the witch takes for being grappled, take another 40d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 5, 6, 5, 4, 6, 2, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 6, 3, 4, 3, 4, 3, 6, 4, 2, 6, 6, 6, 4, 3, 6, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 5, 5, 4, 1) = 140 points of damage. If the caster confirms both saves but the crit confirms, the additional damage is only 5d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 3, 5) = 16.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
Before I post, what were those SR checks for? I don't see anywhere that the witch did anything besides heal herself. If it helps, Eden has an effective +52 to Spellcraft.
Half of 232 is 116; I think you got a 1 and 6 flipped. :)
Starman Will Save:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18Bleh.
Starman Remaining HP (Regeneration):217 - 116 + 10 = 111
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
The DR might not apply. I'm guessing only the Trumpet Archon hit on her crit, and she has a +4 weapon. That would cut through all DR sans -, epic, and alignment based.
However, she was trying to attack an invisible foe, so there was a 50% miss chance. Since that was the only attack that hit, I will now roll for that miss chance.
Miss Chance - High Hits:1d100 ⇒ 46
So none of my goobers hit the caster. Lovely!
Starman Fort Save:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23 Trumpet Fort Save:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27 Deva Fort Save:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35 Deva Fort Save:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
Eden orders her two Devas to move back twenty-five feet, which they follow through without question. Taking care to avoid Trumpet and Starman, she then casts Glitterdust and reveals the presence of the caster. Eden then flies over to one of the Devas and places an arm on his shoulder.
DC 24 Will Save or be blinded. No SR. Gets a new save each round if fails. -40 on Stealth checks regardless and no more invisibility.
At Eden's orders, the first Deva casts Heal on her and the second one casts Hold Monster on the newly revealed caster.
SR Check if Necessary:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
DC 19 Will Save or be paralyzed as per Hold Person.
The Trumpet Archon full-round attacks the caster, taking more careful swings then the previous round.
Calling forth the power of The Inheritor, Starman points at the icy caster and deals that he will smite her. He then moves forward and attacks with all his might.
Solid Blow if Two Attacks Hit:1d8 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11+12 if Solid Blow would get the benefits of Power Attack. Rules are a bit vague.
If his spell resistance fails, Starman casts Heal on himself. If his spell resistance holds, then Starman casts Divine Power on himself. Either way, he flies over to join Eden and the other celestials.
Starman and the Trumpet Archon flair their Aura of Menace.
Aura of Menace (Su): A righteous aura surrounds archons that fight or get angry. Any hostile creature within a 20-foot radius of an archon must succeed on a Will save to resist its effects. The save DC varies with the type of archon, is Charisma-based, and includes a +2 racial bonus. Those who fail take a –2 penalty on attacks, AC, and saves for 24 hours or until they successfully hit the archon that generated the aura. A creature that has resisted or broken the effect cannot be affected again by the same archon's aura for 24 hours.
Starman's AoM DC is 27. The Trumpet Archon's is 22.
Eden uses Dimension Door to escape from the reach of the gigas; even under stress of the situation, she has no problem relocating herself. She uses her Flight to hover at least five feet out of the gigas' reach.
The remaining angel full-round attacks one of the giants.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
Does the Gigas have a way to bypass my Mind Blank and unbeatable Nondetection spells?
If he does...
Fort Save (Heroism):1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 20 + 2 = 41
Extremely battered and bruised, thanks to her excellent preparation and a bit of luck, Eden nonetheless manages to withstand the gigas' vicious assault like a champ, and her wounds begin to rapidly regenerate.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
The invisible Eden flies forward and sacrifices a Polymorph Any Object spell for a Persistent Disintegrate; thanks to Overland Flight, she is unbothered by the Reverse Gravity.
Gigas Spell Resistance:1d20 + 21 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 21 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 39 Ranged Touch Attack vs Touch AC (Heroism, Haste, GI):1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 17Since Eden is under Greater Invisibility, the Gigas also loses his dex bonus to AC.
Not wanting to tangle with the gigas, Eden takes the chance to get Greater Invisibility up upon herself.
The angels do not seem particular bothered by the Reverse Gravity and use their wings to stay in place. They both deliver another round of blows to the northern giant and wolf before they sail away.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
Much to everyone's surprise, Eden lets out a enormous Troll roar and fly-charges the last giant fighting Salrann.
The cloud giantess quickly follows up with her own barrage of swings. However, they seem to be much more careful and controlled then before, albeit less powerful as well
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
Eden flies up higher to avoid being within reach of the giants. Knowing that her invisibility will break, she immediately assumes her much more durable Troll form and attempts to Slow down the competition. The elf then barks out an order for her cloud giantess to keep the pressure off of poor Salrann.
The cloud giantess continues to lay down the pain.
Eden casts Slow on all five enemies. DC 27 Will or be staggered with a -1 penalty to attack rolls, AC, and reflex saves. She is no longer invisible, but she made an effort to fly out of their reach.
The cloud giantess will attack the lowest left giant.
SR Check:1d20 + 29 ⇒ (4) + 29 = 33 SR Check:1d20 + 29 ⇒ (1) + 29 = 30 SR Check:1d20 + 29 ⇒ (10) + 29 = 39 SR Check:1d20 + 29 ⇒ (8) + 29 = 37 SR Check:1d20 + 29 ⇒ (13) + 29 = 42
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
Not quite. I actually used my surprise round to turn Invisible via my ring. I just noted that the summoning would be my first course of action immediately afterward.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
Might want to post a DC, Chu'ko. That said, I don't know if Confusion would work since everything in this run is immune to mind-affecting stuff.
Knowing exactly how things will probably play out and not wanting to take another barrage of ice rocks to the head, Eden uses her Ring of Invisibility to vanish from sight, takes a small hope away from her old position, and gets ready to rumble.
If I get a chance, I'm going to start casting SMVIII for another cloud giant.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
As the group travels, Eden casually lifts her legs off the ground and Overland Flies right over any ice.
By now, the group knows that Eden is a unskilled liar. Most of her natural charisma is clearly not a winning personality. Her default mode is cool, calm, and stoic. Her learned charisma is oration based on logical facts and data.
"...Little man, explain! Shathbardok commands it!" Eden growls to Alathos.
I got nothing, Alathos, but it shouldn't be too hard of your skill to fool this guy. If I had to conjecture, these are more agents of Kostchtchie; Shathbardok is likely that troll the dragon mentioned, and he seems to be a commander of some rank. I'd cover why I haven't eaten you three or something.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
"...My apologies," Eden remarks with a respectful bow of her head. "As I said, I am not Baba Yaga, and I was not fully aware that all we needed was elsewhere in the Veil. We will take our leave then and further investigate this situation."
As she makes her way toward the chamber's exit, Eden the Troll gestures for her friends to follow her.
We should probably move along while we are ahead, Eden mentally notes to her team.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
If it matters, Eden's spellcraft is also at +12 due to buffs.
Eden the Troll raises an eyebrow when the dragon talks about eating her, but upon hearing the dragon use male pronouns, she quickly realizes that there must be another troll elsewhere.
...I have very mixed feelings about what I am going to say, and my brain might not have regenerated correctly from all the damage I've taken recently, but... Eden mentally notes to herself.
"...I could try to Wish you free," Eden offers carefully. "I am not Baba Yaga, but in terms of arcane might, I could probably throw down with a Thassilonian Runelord and win. A carefully worded Wish might do the trick; in my experiences with the spell, it tends to cover these sort of situations. That said, please be aware that warping reality is always dangerous. If you are willing to risk it, then give me... fifteen minutes, and I will see what I can do. Alternatively, I could try a Mage's Disjunction."
Alathos, I sensed possible treasure, the Polymorphed elf mentally informs the Inquisitor. I only have one Wish diamond, and it was for an emergency, but... with enough treasure, getting another would be trivial for someone like me. Perhaps you could convince the dragon to hand over some of its horde in exchange for me freeing him. I would ask, but my diplomatic skills are... occasionally hit or miss. Meanwhile, your Silver Tongue essentially conquered the Moon.
If the dragon gives his approval, Eden will use Fast Study to memorize Wish in her open 9th level spell slot and then take some time to think of a carefully worded Wish to free the dragon. She has 34 Intelligence and 18 Wisdom, so I think Eden in-character could probably think of something immensely more carefully worded and foolproof than me in real life. Alternatively, she has her allies move away and casts Mage's Disjunction targeting the effect. Aside from losing her magic if she accidentally destroys an artifact, Eden herself is immune to any backlash from Mage's Disjunction due to Aroden's Spellbane.
Will Save to Avoid Losing Spellcasting Abilities in Case Eden Nukes An Artifact with Mage's Disjunction - DC 25 (Heroism):1d20 + 23 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 23 + 2 = 31
...So she's fine there.
As for the bounds/guidelines of Wish, I would venture that this situation might fall within "Undo the harmful effects of many other spells" or that occasional bit of text for other spells that says "A carefully worded Wish can undo this effect."
There is a massive, invisible dragon clinging to the ceiling above us, Eden mentally warns the group through the Telepathic Bond a certain Inquisitor set up earlier. Alathos, perhaps you could try talking to it? We could probably defeat it, but it is also in our best interest to preserve our strength as much as we can.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
I'm safe! Yay, Life Bubble!
"I believe that I may be of assistance."
Eden does not seem too bothered by the cold; something she cast earlier is probably helping her withstand the hostile temperatures. After taking a bite out of her right arm, she casually hugs her friends with her left. In the next instant, everyone is shielded from the cold.
Casting Blood Money to pay for Limited Wish. Casting Limited Wish to mimic Life Bubble (which also acts as Endure Elements) on my three amigos. Everyone is protected from the cold for the next 14 hours.
Upon hearing the voice, Eden utters a low Troll growl and begins to look for whoever spoke.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
"Good thinking, Chu'ko," Eden says as she shifts to her troll form to heal her wounds. Without any more acid to agitate her injuries, her regeneration rapidly soothes and clears her burns.
Noticing the bodies, Eden carefully studies them with Detect Magic.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
After breaking her invisibility, Eden has her cloud giant chase after and finish off the ogres. She maintains her Troll form to keep her regeneration.
"...Might as well get the most out of the spell," she grumble-growls as her jaw finally snaps back into place. She feels her cracked ribs start to mend.
"Before you depart," the Transmuter says to the Star Archon as she hands over his payment, "would you mind healing our wounds? It should take only a minute or two."
Accepting his payment, the heavenly man nods and begins to cast several healing spells on the party. Despite taking a boulder to the head, he looks barely phased by anything that just happened; no mark remains on his shining skin.
Once finished, the Star Archon gives a nod to the group and then fades away back to Heaven.
Despite the fact that I control him, as per the Lesser Planar Ally/Gate Guidelines, for a service ("Help us with this battle and its aftermath."), a task taking up to 1 minute per caster level requires a payment of 100 gp per HD of the creature called. With 19 HD, that's 1,900 gp of diamond dust. Money well spent if you ask me.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
@Choon: If you're waiting on anybody, I'm fairly certain that everyone has acted this round. I did some magic, Alathos and Salrann attacked, and Chu'ko started singing.
Flying away from her former position, Eden shifts to her troll form and continues to regenerate her wounds.
"The pretty giant is with us!" the wizard's disembodied voice calls out.
Starman is barely phased by the rock that hits him. Between his sturdy form and his own regeneration, barely a mark is left. He casually flies into position to catch as many giants with his next spell. He again waves his heavenly hands and a massive burst of rainbow light barrages all the giants to the north of the gorup.
Starman casts Prismatic Spray. Given how 60 foot cones are formed, all of the good guys should be fine, and all of the giants directly north of him will be affected.
Giant 1 (Upper Left Corner) Ray:1d8 ⇒ 1 20 fire damage. Reflex 23 for Half.
Giant 2 (Upper Second Furthest Left) Ray:1d8 ⇒ 2 40 acid damage. Reflex 23 for Half.
Giant 3 (Upper Third Furthest Left) Ray:1d8 ⇒ 1 20 fire damage. Reflex 23 for Half.
Giant 4 (Upper Third Furthest Right) Ray:1d8 ⇒ 2 40 acid damage. Reflex 23 for Half.
Giant 5 (Upper Second Furthest Right) Ray:1d8 ⇒ 2 40 acid damage. Reflex 23 for Half.
Giant 6 (Upper Right Corner) Ray:1d8 ⇒ 8 Two Rays:2d8 ⇒ (8, 8) = 16 Two Rays Attempt 2:2d8 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8 40 acid damage. Reflex 23 for Half. Immune to Insanity.
Giant 7 (Lower Left) Ray:1d8 ⇒ 3 Two Rays:2d8 ⇒ (7, 3) = 10 Might be sent to another plane. Will 23 to negate. 80 electricity damage. Reflex 23 for Half.
Giant 8 (Lower Right Ray:1d8 ⇒ 8 Two Rays:2d8 ⇒ (1, 7) = 8 20 fire damage. Reflex 23 for Half. Might be sent to another plane. Will 23 to negate.
The heavenly man nods, and with a wave of his mighty hand, all of Eden's allies feel their wounds vanish.
Using Blood Money to pay for a Gate to warp in a Star Archon. He is flying in the air above the giants' reach. Since my Caster Level is 21 and his HD is 19, I control him. He casts Mass Heal on the party but Eden. Everyone recovers 190 Hit Points. We can figure out the details about payment later.
Also, all the bad guys within 20 feet on him might need to roll versus his Aura of Menace. DC 27 Will Save. Nothing in the text indicates that its a mind-affecting effect. Just sheer heavenly power.
Aura of Menace wrote:
Aura of Menace (Su) A righteous aura surrounds archons that fight or get angry. Any hostile creature within a 20-foot radius of an archon must succeed on a Will save to resist its effects. The save DC varies with the type of archon, is Charisma-based, and includes a +2 racial bonus. Those who fail take a –2 penalty on attacks, AC, and saves for 24 hours or until they successfully hit the archon that generated the aura. A creature that has resisted or broken the effect cannot be affected again by the same archon's aura for 24 hours.
Female Polymorphed Elf Transmuter Wizard 20 | AC 19 T 11 FF 17 | HP 222/222 | F +20 R +15 W +23 | CMD 42 | Init +13 | Perc +33 (LLV, SID, SI)
Funny you say that, Choon...
GFL:2d10 + 20 ⇒ (2, 4) + 20 = 26
Actual Damage (GFL, Regeneration):100 - 26 - 5 = 69
Remaining HP:222 - 69 = 153
Despite taking several icy boulders to the face, Eden the Troll seems to withstand them much better than Eden the Elf would have. That said, she is left with visibly dented skull and several broken teeth. However, her awful wounds start to heal quite rapidly. The Polymorphed Elf then promptly vanishes from sight.
"Unlikely, Chu'ko!" the Troll Elf growls loudly in her gruff voice as she puts the pieces together. "These are agents of Kostchtchie!"
Defensively casting Greater Invisibility and then flying up into the air. Without a map, I really can't say where. My concentration mod for Defensive Casting is +38, so I automatically pass that check if I need to make it. The DC is only 23 if memory serves.
"Don't be alarmed. I'm still me," Eden says to her friends in a voice far deeper and gruffer than her natural one.
The Polymorphed Elf casts Haste on herself and her friends.
Casting Haste on the group. Turning into a Rock Troll as a free action via Shapechange. I don't turn have to worry about their sunlight petrification since Giant Form II does not bestow that weakness upon me.
