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Kappi:
It takes Kappi some time to find the black dragonkin – he asks about in several places and is finally directed to a set of barracks at the base of one of Spurhorn's walls, where he finds Abonzeaux relaxing with a book.
Happy to see the young Varisian, he listens to the request with interest. As it happens, he says in his soft tone, I have been granted a few days' leave and am available to do as you ask. I will do this thing.
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Ali:
Ali finds the silver dragonkin in a tavern frequented by the soldiers of Spurhorn, enjoying a quiet drink.
Tecde appears legitimately surprised to see Ali and is certainly caught off guard by her request. She studies the elf's face a moment, then drains her cup and replies. When first we met, Golarian, I was following the orders of my commanding officer.
Tecde pauses, searching for words. During our fight, I witnessed your strength in magic and might, and was honored to serve. Now you honor me with this request.
The silver dragonkin arises. I will bear you on this mission, and back again, she says solemnly. But please understand, I do not fight without orders. Or self-preservation.
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Nevra cocks her head slightly to one side. Not directly, I suppose, she says, thoughtful a moment, but Yrax has turned a great many dragonkin against each other, for no other reason than his own selfish need for power. I would see his tyranny defeated.
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Vojtek, in his inimitable and direct fashion, asks for and is directed to Nevra.
Vojtek:
Nevra listens to the Northman's brusque entreaty for transport with a bemused expression.
You do continue to surprise, Vojtek with no partner, she says with a chuckle. Others might think this a foolhardy quest. But I tell you now, if your goal is to face the dragon warlord Yrax, then our ambitions are in concord. I will gladly bear you to this fight.
As for a quartermaster, we'll say you can find nearly anything mundane. Magic items would need to be determined on a case-by-case basis, but I'll roll behind the scenes for specific things.
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Commander Pharmol looks thoughtful a moment. I believe we could spare dragonkin to get you to the Ningward side of the Parapet Mounts, he says. The decision is ultimately theirs, of course; you may ask them, but I will not order it.
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Commander Pharmol continues to look confused, and Jarilne offers no counsel; but eventually the five party members convince him that they are accepting the mission.
It's a long trek, and that's after departing the Parapet Mounts, Pharmol states, returning to the map. Once you breach the divide, you'll need to make your way down to the South Aos, then make your way to the Aeosem in the mid-Drakelands before crossing the steppe to Vahara Glacier. He glances up. As I mentioned, some 75 leagues from here.
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Commander Pharmol stares at Davosha long moment, as if trying to decipher what the Warlock is trying to say. LOL
When Ali chimes in, he says hesitantly, Sober kays...? Is...is that a yes?
With the party's confirmation, he stabs a finger toward the part labeled "Vahara Glacier". Ivoryglass is here, he says, then waves his hand across the expanse between the glacier's spot and the X indicating Spurhorn, some 75 leagues away, over open terrain. Treacherous.
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The party enjoys a drink or three with their dragonkin allies.
It is roughly two hours later when Commander Pharmol and his strike team arrives. The group is largely in high spirits, with word of Malesinder's fall along with the success of their own raid.
DC 22 Perception:
Commander Pharmol is pleased as well, though he clearly appears to be troubled by something unsaid.
The revelry goes on late into the Triaxian night, and the morning after is late indeed. It is nearly noon when the Golarions are summoned to the Spurhorn Council chamber, and only the Commader himself, without Amaranth, and Jarilne are there to meet them.
Your defeat of Malesinder is astounding, Commander Pharmol begins. When first we met, you mentioned seeking my beloved Keehu. He gestures to the two-headed eagle perched above the exit from the chamber. Truly, she is not mine to give – she remains here of her own free will, though I presume at least some of this is that I feed her. He smiles wryly. Still, provided no harm comes to her, I am only too happy to let her accompany you where she will, even should it be to your own world.
Commander Pharmol lets his eyes rest on Keehu a moment more, then turns to the table in the middle of the room. But there is much to discuss. We came across some ill winds in our skirmish. I would share them with you.
He presents a tattered map. The immediate threat to Spurhorn is removed, but we have learned this was but the first planned strike – a precursor to a much larger invasion of the entire Skyfire Mandate. He sighs as he gazes across the map.
The Drakeland army is under the claw of the dragon warlord Yrax, Jarilne says, her unseeing eyes closed as she speaks. But they serve out of fear, not loyalty. Should Yrax be felled, I foresee a great scattering of the soldiers into the wilds like so many snowflakes in the wind.
Commander Pharmol raises his eyes back to the party. You have done much for Spurhorn already, Golarions, he says, and we have no right to ask for more. And yet, you are the people best equipped to brave the halls of Ivoryglass and confront Yrax.
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Sumira is grateful for Edward's translation, and calls another Traixian over. Get word to Commander Pharmol via sending that General Malesinder is no more.
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Yes, Edward and Ali both would conclude that skinning is taboo. Claiming a small token as a trophy from Malesinder would be appropriate, however. The Survival check is sufficient to successfully do so.
Davosh's healing hex stabilizes Tecde just in the nick of time (seriously, one point away!) and Edward picks up the oversized scimitar, which immediately shrinks to fit his hand. DC 28 Kn (arcana) to identify, due to the weapon being of Triaxian origin.
loot:
Malesinder also had a pair of armbands, and a necklace fashioned from what looks to be platinum in the shape of a dragon's head breathing a storm. Each of the other three fallen dragonkin have a similar, smaller necklace made from silver. The glaives are nonmagical, though they are masterwork.
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Vojtek:
I like the idea; but we'll hold off on the reveal for the moment, because...
Votjek's grapple check is more than sufficient to keep Blue from flying. And when dragonkin can't fly, they fall. Kappi and Abonzeaux both land blows on Blue as the sudden descent begins.
falling:4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 5, 3) = 15plus Vojtek falling on top:2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7Vojtek takes this second amount as well
Blue lands beneath the raging Northman, and Vojtek feels the spine snap beneath his hands (claws...?)!
The rest have had enough, and scatter!
Not yet dropping out of rounds, because Tecde is still bleeding out. Still, Vojtek gets a hero point for a spectacularly dumb maneuver that worked!
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Davosh:
That natural anti-Jeff gets Davosh the following:
Davosh feels as though the remaining dragonkin are close to the edge – two of theirs are down, including Malesinder; but three of yours are down, and they're thinking they can pull this out of the fire. One more felled, though, and they'll bolt.
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Edward's bow sends arrows that hit twice...but not a third time!
DC 24 Refl:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23fail
Edward's bow, Davosh's lightning, and Ali's force missiles combine their powers to – finally – send General Malesinder crashing to the icy ground below!
The remaining dragonkin look at the fallen body of their general and talk a bit.
DC 12 Perception (no taking 10) plus speak Draconic:
Green: Malesinder is down! What do we do now?
Black: Should...should we flee?
Bronze: Do YOU want to explain to The Lord of the Howling Storm what happened to his favorite General here...?
Blue: ...good point.
PCs can roll a Sense Motive check.
Round 6
Vojtek (-67, grappled) – GO
Nevra (-85, reset 0, staggered) – GO
Kappi (-19)/Abonzeaux (-50, reset 0) – GO
Blue dragonkin (-73, no glaive, grappled) – TBD
Bronze dragonkin (-70, reset 0, misfortune) – TBD
Black dragonkin (reset 0, Evil Eye: saves) – TBD
Green dragonkin (reset 0) – TBD
Davosh (-65)/Liska (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Edward (-28)/Talsune (-92, stable) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Ali (-65, 22 temp HP)/Tecde (-103 & dying (DC 24), reset 1) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Hero points can be spent at any time and do not require an action to use (although the actions they modify consume part of your character's turn as normal). You cannot spend more than 1 hero point during a single round of combat. Whenever a hero point is spent, it can have any one of the following effects.
Bonus: If used before a roll is made, a hero point grants you a +8 luck bonus to any one d20 roll. If used after a roll is made, this bonus is reduced to +4. You can use a hero point to grant this bonus to another character, as long as you are in the same location and your character can reasonably affect the outcome of the roll (such as distracting a monster, shouting words of encouragement, or otherwise aiding another with the check). Hero points spent to aid another character grant only half the listed bonus (+4 before the roll, +2 after the roll).
Extra Action: You can spend a hero point on your turn to gain an additional standard or move action this turn.
Inspiration: If you feel stuck at one point in the adventure, you can spend a hero point and petition the GM for a hint about what to do next. If the GM feels that there is no information to be gained, the hero point is not spent.
Recall: You can spend a hero point to recall a spell you have already cast or to gain another use of a special ability that is otherwise limited. This should only be used on spells and abilities possessed by your character that recharge on a daily basis.
Reroll: You may spend a hero point to reroll any one d20 roll you just made. You must take the results of the second roll, even if it is worse.
Cheat Death: A character can spend 2 1 hero point to cheat death. How this plays out is up to the GM, but generally the character is left alive, with negative hit points but stable. The character can spend hero points in this way to prevent the death of a familiar, animal companion, eidolon, or special mount, but not another character or NPC.
Additions/Revisions:
* when a PC levels up, they get 1 hero point if they spent a hero point during the preceding level
* the GM may issue additional hero points for excellent visuals, creative solutions, etc., but no one will ever be able to have more than 1 hero point at any given time
* the GM will consider creative uses of hero points upon request
Neglected to update this for level 10, so everyone who spent a hero point during L9 (Ali, Davosh, Kappi) now is back to one. It also means, per the most recent post in Gameplay, Vojtek just spent his for an extra action to grapple.
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Abonzeaux will have to charge to make an attack, so I'll allow that, but he'll only get one attack. I'll use the second d20 roll made as the confirm roll for the crit (which will, regrettably, not confirm).
Kappi and Abonzeaux charge back into the fray, the Varisian's shortsword missing the General but Abonzeaux's glaive having more success! One hit, 11 hp.
Vojtek leaps into the air and uses his Level 10 hero point to try to grapple Blue!
Vojtek lands three attacks, one critically, and clings to Blue ferociously!
Blue drops its weapon and tries to respond to Vojtek's assault!
bite vs. AC 23 due to grappled condition:1d20 + 18 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 18 - 2 = 22MISS
claw 1 vs. AC 23 due to grappled condition:1d20 + 17 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 17 - 2 = 31HIT slashing:1d6 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
claw 2 vs. AC 23 due to grappled condition:1d20 + 17 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 17 - 2 = 23HIT slashing:1d6 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Bronze soars in and swings at Ali!
glaive vs. AC 28 (1):1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28HIT...or is it, Misfortune? glaive vs. AC 28 (2):1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20MISS
Black attacks Davosh again!
glaive vs. AC 17:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36HIT slashing:2d8 + 12 ⇒ (8, 2) + 12 = 22
And Green follows suit!
glaive vs. AC 17:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33HIT slashing:2d8 + 12 ⇒ (6, 2) + 12 = 20
Malesinder, enraged by the temerity of this human and their dragonkin servant, takes a swing at Abonzeaux...
rimeblade w/out pounce vs. AC 23:1d20 + 23 ⇒ (19) + 23 = 42CRIT THREAT confirm? vs. AC 23:1d20 + 23 ⇒ (11) + 23 = 34confirmed slashing:2d8 + 20 ⇒ (5, 3) + 20 = 28
...before pursuing the Oradin! Edward feels threatened by Malesinder now being within reach of Edward for attacks of opportunity.
Nevra is nearly ready to join Pharasma's embrace...but not quite! Nevra has 4 hp left
Black turns their attention to the flying Davosh!
glaive vs. AC 17:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33HIT slashing:2d8 + 12 ⇒ (3, 8) + 12 = 23
Green, in turn, turns to assault Abonzeaux beneath Kappi!
glaive vs. AC 21:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29HIT slashing:2d8 + 12 ⇒ (8, 2) + 12 = 22
Bronze makes its full attack on Tecde below Ali!
glaive vs. AC 21 (1):1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38CRIT THREAT...or is it, Misfortune? confirm? vs. AC 21 (2):1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27nope, just a hit slashing:2d8 + 12 ⇒ (8, 1) + 12 = 21
glaive vs. AC 21 (1):1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25HIT...or is it, Misfortune? confirm? vs. AC 21 (2):1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26it is indeed a hit slashing:2d8 + 12 ⇒ (3, 5) + 12 = 20
The glaive bites deeply into Tecde's neck, spurting blood and sending Tecde into a spiral toward the ground! Ali/Tecde will fall 40 feet, potentially incurring falling damage, pending actions by Ali.
Round 4
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-85, reset 0, staggered) – attackz
Kappi (-19)/Abonzeaux (-22, reset 1) – remount & move
<Talsune stabilize check>
General Malesinder (-104) – attack
Blue dragonkin – also attack
Black dragonkin (reset 1) – also also attack
Green dragonkin (reset 1) – also also also attack
Bronze dragonkin (-70, reset 1, misfortune) – decapitation SAVED BY MISFORTUNE
Davosh (-23)/Liska (blessing of fervor) – GO
Edward (-22)/Talsune (-92, stable) (blessing of fervor) – GO
Ali (-65, 22 temp HP)/Tecde (-102 & dying, reset 2) (blessing of fervor) – falling 40 feet, pending actions, & GO
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Kappi gets back onto Abonzeaux and the pair return to the fight!
Round 3
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-38, reset 1) – KILL
Kappi (-19)/Abonzeaux (reset 2) – gulp
General Malesinder (-104) – savagery
Blue dragonkin – full attack
Black dragonkin (reset 3) – in the shuffling madness of the dragonacid breath...
Bronze dragonkin (-70, reset 3, misfortune) – shock me
Green dragonkin (reset 3) – dropping (more) acid
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – (mis)fortunate one
Edward (-22)/Talsune (-92, dying) (blessing of fervor) – saving Talsune and pew pew pew
Ali (-65, 22 temp HP)/Tecde (-61, reset 3) (blessing of fervor) – need yer vampy touch, doncha know
Round 4
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-38, reset 0) – GO
Kappi (-19)/Abonzeaux (reset 1) – remount & move
<Talsune stabilize check>
General Malesinder (-104) – TBD
Blue dragonkin – TBD
Black dragonkin (reset 3) – TBD
Bronze dragonkin (-70, reset 3, misfortune) – TBD
Green dragonkin (reset 3) – TBD
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Edward (-22)/Talsune (-92, dying) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Ali (-65, 22 temp HP)/Tecde (-61, reset 3) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
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Bronze DC 18 Refl:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21success for half
Tecde's fire and Ali's spell combined aren't enough to drop Bronze, but they sure got his attention.
Round 3
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-38, reset 1) – KILL
Kappi (-19)/Abonzeaux (reset 2) – gulp
General Malesinder (-104) – savagery
Blue dragonkin – full attack
Black dragonkin (reset 3) – in the shuffling madness of the dragonacid breath...
Bronze dragonkin (-70, reset 3) – shock me
Green dragonkin (reset 3) – dropping (more) acid
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – (mis)fortunate one
Edward (-22)/Talsune (-92, dying) (blessing of fervor) – saving Talsune and pew pew pew
Ali (-65, 22 temp HP)/Tecde (-61, reset 3) (blessing of fervor) – need yer vampy touch, doncha know
Round 4
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-38, reset 0) – GO
Kappi (-19)/Abonzeaux (reset 1) – GO
<Talsune stabilize check>
General Malesinder (-104) – TBD
Blue dragonkin – TBD
Black dragonkin (reset 3) – TBD
Bronze dragonkin (-70, reset 3, misfortune) – TBD
Green dragonkin (reset 3) – TBD
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Edward (-22)/Talsune (-92, dying) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Ali (-65, 22 temp HP)/Tecde (-61, reset 3) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
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Edward W.Fell wrote:
[dice=Ride Check]1d20+6
After a full attack, Edward doesn't have a Move action available until next round. That roll is sufficient to allow for a free dismount on his next round, though.
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Edward saved Talsune's bleeding form from further harm with his ring of feather fall. He cannot get himself out of the saddle just yet this requires a Move action available in order to make a Ride check to dismount for free, or else a Move action but still manages to land another arrow shot!
Bronze DC 22 Will save:1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 4 = 6fail
Round 3
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-38, reset 1) – KILL
Kappi (-19)/Abonzeaux (reset 2) – gulp
General Malesinder (-104) – savagery
Blue dragonkin – full attack
Black dragonkin (reset 3) – in the shuffling madness of the dragonacid breath...
Bronze dragonkin (-25, reset 3) – shock me
Green dragonkin (reset 3) – dropping (more) acid
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – (mis)fortunate one
Edward (-15)/Talsune (-92, dying) (blessing of fervor) – saving Talsune and pew pew pew
Ali (-18)/Tecde (-18) (blessing of fervor) – three, count 'em, DC 20 Refl saves and GO
Round 4
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-38, reset 1) – on deck
Kappi (-19)/Abonzeaux (reset 2) – on deck
<Talsune stabilize check>
General Malesinder (-104) – TBD
Blue dragonkin – TBD
Black dragonkin (reset 3) – TBD
Bronze dragonkin (-25, reset 3, misfortune) – TBD
Green dragonkin (reset 3) – TBD
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Edward (-15)/Talsune (-92, dying) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Ali (-18)/Tecde (-18) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
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Davosh the Wanderer wrote:
Davosh opens his eye WIDE and cackles like a madman. Having lowered the creature's willpower, he then strikes at it with a Misfortune hex! Evil Eye targets saves, cackle to extend, Misfortune hex is DC 22
Bronze is 65' away, so Davosh will either need to move closer or increase the range of his hex. Or choose a different target.
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It takes every hit Vojtek and Nevra have in them, but the final swing from the Northman's greataxe fells White! It spirals to the grond, landing with a wet thud.
Kappi sneaks a potion and sheepishly looks at Abonzeaux as the latter alights next to him. Will take a Move action next round to mount.
Malesinder pounces on Edward and Talsune! In her hands is a huge, ice-blue scimitar that looks like it is forged from a solid block of ice. Malesinder holds it before her as she charges, the blade emitting a pale blue radiance. Edward only has enough time to marvel for a moment, though, as the blade swings at Talsune!!
Black turns about and unleashes another cone of acid at Ali/Tecde!
acid:9d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 6, 1, 6, 1, 1, 3, 1) = 27DC 20 Refl for half (remember to roll a Refl save for your dragonkin as well! reset:1d4 ⇒ 3
Green and Bronze join in on the breath weapon fun!
Green:
acid:9d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1, 3, 2, 6, 2, 3, 3) = 32DC 20 Refl for half (remember to roll a Refl save for your dragonkin as well! reset:1d4 ⇒ 3
Bronze:
lightning:9d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 5, 1, 6, 1, 1, 3) = 28DC 20 Refl for half (remember to roll a Refl save for your dragonkin as well! reset:1d4 ⇒ 3
Round 3
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-38, reset 1) – KILL
Kappi (-19)/Abonzeaux (reset 2) – gulp
General Malesinder (-86) – savagery
Blue dragonkin – full attack
Black dragonkin (reset 3) – in the shuffling madness of the dragonacid breath...
Bronze dragonkin (-25, reset 3) – shock me
Green dragonkin (reset 3) – dropping (more) acid
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – GO
Edward (-15)/Talsune (-92, dying) (blessing of fervor) – GO
Ali (-18)/Tecde (-18) (blessing of fervor) – three, count 'em, DC 20 Refl saves and GO
Round 4
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-38, reset 1) – on deck
Kappi (-19)/Abonzeaux (reset 2) – on deck
General Malesinder (-86) – TBD
Blue dragonkin – TBD
Black dragonkin (reset 3) – TBD
Bronze dragonkin (-25, reset 3) – TBD
Green dragonkin (reset 3) – TBD
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Edward (-15)/Talsune (-92, dying) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Ali (-18)/Tecde (-18) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
BOLD can go! Ali has, um some saves to make...and Talsune is unconscious and bleeding/dying.
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Both Ali and Tecde fail their Reflex saves.
Per Slack discussion, Ali sends Tecde to take on the black dragonkin who gave them their acid wounds! Tecde's Flyby Attack feat avoids an AoO, but Ali is not so fortunate... black Dragonkin AoO vs Ali AC 24 26:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24since Ali didn't specify her blessing of fervor action, I'm going to give her the +2 to hit/+2 to AC, so this will MISS
Ali ducks out of the way of the glaive at the last possible second, delivering a telling blow on Black as her dragonkin partner flies by!
Round 3
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-18, reset 1) – GO
Kappi (-38)/Abonzeaux (reset 2) – GO
General Malesinder (-86) – TBD
Black dragonkin (-39) – TBD
Blue dragonkin – TBD
Bronze dragonkin (-25) – TBD
Green dragonkin – TBD
White dragonkin (-48) – TBD
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Edward (-15)/Talsune (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Ali (-18)/Tecde (-18) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Round 4
Vojtek (-40)/Nevra (-18, reset 1) – TBD
Kappi (-38)/Abonzeaux (reset 2) – TBD
General Malesinder (-86) – TBD
Black dragonkin (-39) - TBD
Blue dragonkin - TBD
Bronze dragonkin (-25) - TBD
Green dragonkin - TBD
White dragonkin (-48) - TBD
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Edward (-15)/Talsune (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Ali (-18)/Tecde (-18) (blessing of fervor) – TBD
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FYI: the Fly check isn't necessary for this maneuver, and dragonkin don't roll to hit with the breath weapon because the opponent makes a saving throw.
White dragonkin DC 18 Refl:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19success for half
Nevra's cone of lightning strikes the foe, though they are able to dodge much of the effect! They do not avoid Vojtek's follow-up, however, as the great axe bites into the white dragonkin's flesh!
Blue joins the melee, moving up and slashing at Votjek as well!
glaive vs AC 25:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29HIT slashing:2d8 + 12 ⇒ (8, 2) + 12 = 22
Black moves up and sends a cone of acid, catching Vojtek/Nevra but also Ali/Tecde!
acid:9d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 3, 3, 1, 2, 1, 2) = 18DC 20 Refl for half (remember to roll a Refl save for your dragonkin as well! reset:1d4 ⇒ 1
Both Bronze and Green turn their attention to Kappi!
glaive vs AC 26:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25MISS
YOU FOOLS! Malesinder shrieks at her lieutenants. TAKE OUT THE DRAGONKIN TO LEAVE THEM WINGLESS!
After this admonition Malesinder rises in the air, flying seemingly effortless without a rider, to a level with Edward. Your little arrows will not save you, puny man!
Round 2
Vojtek (-36)/Nevra – attack & breath weapon
Kappi (-43)/Abonzeaux – attack/fall & breath weapon
General Malesinder (-69) – chase
Black dragonkin - (try not to) breathe
Blue dragonkin - melee
Bronze dragonkin (-25) - melee
Green dragonkin - melee
White dragonkin (-48) - melee
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – GO
Edward/Talsune (blessing of fervor) – GO
Ali/Tecde (blessing of fervor) – DC 20 Refl save & GO
Round 3
Vojtek (-36)/Nevra – DC 20 Refl save & on deck
Kappi (-43)/Abonzeaux – on deck
General Malesinder (-69) – TBD
Black dragonkin - TBD
Blue dragonkin - TBD
Bronze dragonkin (-25) - TBD
Green dragonkin - TBD
White dragonkin (-48) - TBD
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Edward/Talsune (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Ali/Tecde (blessing of fervor) – TBD
BOLD can go! Kappi and Vojtek, roll 1d4 for the rounds until your dragonkin's breath weapon resets.
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Bronze dragonkin DC 18 Refl:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20success for half
Abonzeaux's cone of acid strikes the foe, though they are able to avoid much of the caustic discharge.
Kappi launches himself from the saddle, much to Abonzeaux's shock and dismay – oh, Sumira and their partner Calissus will just kill me if anything happens to you! – but as he is unaccustomed to flying, his aim fails to account for the moving target Acrobatics check fails. He gets in a decent blow no sneak dice, though on his way down...though he also provokes an attack of opportunity from the opposing dragonkin...
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Edward calls upon the divine anger of Zumlzi/Apsu to strike at Malesinder!
Dice rolls adjusted per Slack discussion. Edward is taking the extra attack from the blessing of fervor. The height and distance make the range to be in the second increment (geometry FTW!), but Edward's rolls are good enough that the additional –2 penalty doesn't much matter this time around.
All three of Edward's shots find their mark, and the general bellows in fury as one lodges particularly deep in his side!
Round 2
Vojtek/Nevra – GO
Kappi/Abonzeaux – GO
General Malesinder – TBD
Drakelands dragonkin – TBD
Davosh/Liska (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Edward/Talsune (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Ali/Tecde (blessing of fervor) – TBD
Five-star Hound of Tindalos. Er, GM. Whatever. | RoW Encounter Map |
Banking around a mountain, a small clearing comes int sight, with a score or more of makeshift tents and a half-dozen dragonkin, one shouting at the others.
Malesinder!
They spy you as quickly as you spy them, and the groups make ready to fight!
Round 1
Vojtek/Nevra – GO
Kappi/Abonzeaux – GO
General Malesinder – TBD
Drakelands dragonkin – TBD
Davosh/Liska – TBD
Edward/Talsune – TBD
Ali/Tecde – TBD
BOLD can go!
Quick primer on flying combat:
* Link to Fly skill.
* Dragonkin have a 40' fly speed that reduces to 30' when mounted. Moving at less than half fly speed requires a fly check, as does hovering. Your dragonkin will make a DC 15 fly check to Hover automatically, but anything higher will need a roll.
* Ascending at a 45 degree angle or more costs double movement; descending at a 45 degree angel or more doubles your movement.
* You and your dragonkin each get a move action and a standard action. Keep in mind that the Fly skill may use up your dragonkin's move action.
* In order to attack another flier, you must match speed and altitude with them. Since flying creatures are considered to be in continuous motion, there are no "five foot steps", and any action that would provoke in 2D combat will also do so in 3D combat.
* Your dragonkin have the Flyby Attack feat, but you, as the rider, do not have the ability to take a standard action in the middle of your own move. You may Ready a standard action to trigger by your dragonkin's move.
* If you want to try something not covered in the above or under the Fly skill, let me know and we'll come up with something.
Five-star Hound of Tindalos. Er, GM. Whatever. | RoW Encounter Map |
The strike force sets off, the dragonkin all hugging closely to the ground so that no lookouts will spy them in the distance. Davosh and Liska follow along at the rear.
3d4 ⇒ (1, 3, 4) = 8
The sensation of flying is a feeling Ali will never forget – the sickening yawn in her stomach and the dizziness she gets looking at the ground below, though Tecde flies with careful regard for her rider.
Edward takes to the ride rather well, though he does not appear to enjoy the turns even with Talsune gently banking into them as they arise.
Kappi lets out a whoop of pure exhilaration before catching himself; he and Abonzeaux remain silent through the rest of the flight.
Vojtek, for his part, feels as though he is in a dream state, something stirring from his own shoulder as though wings might sprout forth at any moment. Nevra is not gentle in her path, swooping in and out of formation and letting the Northman feel the full effect of being airborne under a living creature.
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Ali:
Tecde appears surprised by Ali's compliment. I...thank you, Golarion, they respond in Draconic. She lowers her head and motions for Ali to climb into the saddle, its material thin yet sturdy and conforming to Ali's body as though it was made for it.
Tecde appears to consider her next words carefully. I will bear you to this battle, she says at last, looking back at Ali and ruffling her wings a bit, and back again when we emerge victorious.
Edward:
Talsune grins at Edward's words, lowering his head so that Edward may climb on. The paladin mimics what he has seen, and swings his leg over into the saddle, finding it astonishingly form-fitting.
We shall be victorious together! Talsune says emphatically.
Kappi:
Sumira shows Kappi how to get into the saddle on Abonzeaux's back, finding it very comfortable despite his nervousness. The sable-toned dragonkin peers at Sumira, who whispers something in its ear and pats its head.
Turning to Kappi, Sumira says, You need not fear, Abonzeaux will bear you into the fight. It is what he has been trained for. For their part, Abonzeaux says nothing, though Kappi can sense the anxiety on the creature below him.
Vojtek:
So formal, all of a sudden! Nevra says with a laugh. But then I suppose I was as well. Nevra lowers her head and guides Vojtek into the saddle on her back. The material is supple, thin yet stalwart; and Vojtek finds it comfortable as he sets himself into it.
You should hang on tightly Nevra says, for this battle shall test us all and it would not do for you to fall off of a dragonkin. What sort of bond could form then, hmm?
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Commander Pharmol nods. Prepare yourselves. We set out at midnight.
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At the appointed hour, Commander Pharmol addresses the assembled coterie astride Amarenth, in full battlefield attire.
Our assault shall provide you cover, though perhaps only until the ruse is discovered. Strike fast, strike hard, and strike true. I leave it to the trustworthy Sumira and their partner Calissus to find you suitable means to traverse the mountains. With this, Amarenth takes flight, along with a couple dozen dragonkin and riders – Bescaylie and their partner Efrixes among them.
Sumira gazes after, a look of longing on their face, then with a sigh they turn back to the party. Well. Let's get you ready to go. I am to remain here to defend Spurhorn. With a whirl, the alabaster-clad Sumira turns to a collection of dragonkin and begins to look them over.
Ali:
Ali sees Sumira, speaking to a silver dragonkin, point to Ali. The silver dragonkin nods and approaches the elf. I have been directed by Sumira and their partner Calissus to bear you as part of this assault. I am Tecde and I will do as my commanding officer says.
Davosh:
Sumira and their partner Calissus speak to Davosh personally. We can see that you fly already, Davosh and their partner Liska. We shall not seek a dragonkin to bear you into this fight.
Edward:
Talsune approaches Edward. It would honor me if you were to allow me to act as your bearer in this offensive, Edward with no partner.
Kappi:
Sumira and their partner Calissus calls Kappi over to their side, where the stand next to a nervous black dragonkin. Kappi with no partner, this is Abonzeaux, who will act as your bearer on this mission. Abonzeaux says nothing, but looks at Kappi with some apprehension.
Vojtek:
Nevra steps in front of the Northman. It may seem bold, she says with uncharacteristic seriousness, but I would join you on this mission, if you will permit me to act as your bearer, Vojtek of Golarion with no partner.
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Edward:
Bescaylie and Efrixes both seem to appreciate the prayer. The rider silently mouths her thanks as the discussion continues.
Commander Pharmol nods at Davosh's observation. Then you would have reasons beyond lending another hand for this, Davosh and their partner Liska, he says.
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Bescaylie pulls Edward aside.
Edward:
Zusk and their partner Herjan were among our losses during the siege, she says, fighting back tears. They fell in defense of the Spurhorn central tower.
