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Knowledge religion check on Natasha: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36.

Gaelan moves up and slices at the wounded cyan cultist. We have to eliminate enemies off the board.
Power attack: 1d20 + 20 + 3 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 20 + 3 + 2 - 4 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 20 + 3 + 2 = 33

Zed, you're up buddy.

Reflex save+Lastwall: 1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 4 = 36

Round 1:
Gaelan grits his teeth as the magical flames scald him. He takes a 5' step and full-attacks the cultist in black.

Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 20 + 3 = 29
Damage: 1d10 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 5 = 20
Attack: 1d15 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 3 = 25
Damage: 1d10 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 5 = 20
Attack: 1d10 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 3 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 5 = 15

Apologies, thought someone else would chirp in.

"I agree, Sola. We can always come back to this." Gaelan moves to the door to the north in the hallway and lets Zed listen for dangers/look for traps.

Gaelan moves over to the grate, the most interesting feature of the room in his opinion. It is locked? Trapped?
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25

I think we are SOL - only Sister has the ability to cast Restoration and she used her empty 4th level slot today to cast Dismissal. And we have 2 members with negative levels - Dame and Sister.

Gaelan moans, "Uhh, what happened? Last thing I remember I couldn't breathe. It was an awful experience." Gaelan rubs his head and throat, grabs his blade, and stands. "What did I miss?"

In case, I need to roll another Fort save. 1d20 + 17 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 17 + 4 = 33

Fort save: 1d20 + 17 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 4 = 22
Son of a gun...

So we go as a group to stay within fearless aura and get benefit from Lastwall.

Gaelan approaches the unholy altar and looks around.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

"Let us proceed." Gaelan leads the way, looking for traps and other "malevolent presences".

"Dame, since the force does not affect you, grab Aja and fly her to the center of the cathedral. The presence appears to be geographically limited to the entrance. The rest of you stop subjecting yourselves to the force and get over here."

Gaelan quickly heals himself and looks around at the status of his party members.
LoH: 6d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 5, 3, 3) + 6 = 28

Gaelan thanks Iomedae for her assistance with the jackal and moves over to join Zed and attack the devil.
Attack: 1d20 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 3 = 31
Damage: 1d10 + 20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 20 + 3 = 31

Praise be to the Inheritor!

(That was awesome, Gaelan)

Thanks-looked cool!

Fort Save: 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 17 + 1 = 38

Round 3:
Gaelan grips his blade, "You misbegotten piece of rotting flesh, Sarenrae condemns you to die!"

Smite evil as a swift action, move up incurring AoO, and attack:
Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 3 + 1 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 20 + 3 + 1 + 5 - 4 = 45
Damage assuming evil outsider: 1d10 + 20 + 3 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 20 + 3 + 24 = 52
Confirm: 1d20 + 20 + 3 + 1 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 20 + 3 + 1 + 5 - 4 = 45
Extra damage: 1d10 + 20 + 3 + 24 ⇒ (7) + 20 + 3 + 24 = 54
Total damage: 106
OMG...3 20s in a row - 1st time in my PbP history!
AC: 34

Great round, Zed - lots of cool abilities.

Gaelan takes a 5' step east, putting him into melee range of 3 ghouls and starts attacking with Disruption ability.

Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 20 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 32
Damage with fire: 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 20 + 3 + (2) = 29
Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 20 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 34
Damage with fire: 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 20 + 3 + (5) = 29
Attack: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 32
Damage with fire: 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 20 + 3 + (1) = 31
Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 21
Damage with fire: 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 20 + 3 + (3) = 29

One threat:
Attack: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 29
Damage with fire: 1d8 + 20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 20 + 3 = 28
AC 27

Gaelan warns party about malevolent force if they wish to stay back.

Gaelan moves forward 20' and attacks a fresh ghoul, relying on the Disruption ability on his blade. "The ghouls are mine, deal with the others!"

Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 20 + 1 + 3 - 4 = 32
Damage with fire: 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 20 + 3 + (5) = 34
DC 14 Will save or be destroyed.
AC: 29

Swift action to LoH on himself: 6d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 6, 1, 4, 4, 3) + 12 = 33: missing -5 hps.

Gaelan detects traps on the double doors.
Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Disable Device: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 39

Gaelan blocks and ducks the giant's attacks and then he full-attacks it in return, "You picked the wrong goddess, giant! Iomedae finds you unworthy of life!"

Power Smite attack+haste+IC: 1d20 + 20 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 20 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 = 38
damage+fire: 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 20 + 3 + 12 + (2) = 41
Power Smite attack+haste+IC: 1d20 + 20 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 20 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 = 37
damage+fire: 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 20 + 3 + 12 + (2) = 41
Power Smite attack+haste+IC: 1d20 + 15 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 15 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 = 28
Power Smite attack+haste+IC: 1d20 + 10 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 = 35
damage+fire: 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 20 + 3 + 12 + (3) = 43
Threat: 1d20 + 10 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 10 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 = 22

Why do I need to double move? Base speed 30 + 30 from haste = 6 squares which is the distance I count. Dame, I believe GM said you're surprised this Round so no actions for you. Sorry.

Round 1:
Gaelan as a swift action invokes a smite evil on the giant, then with his move action, he moves up to the giant and swings, most likely provoking AoO.

Power Smite attack+haste+IC+: 1d20 + 20 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 20 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 = 42
Threat confirmation+haste+IC: 1d20 + 20 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 20 - 4 + 1 + 5 + 3 = 40
Damage if confirmed: 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 1d8 + 20 + 3 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 20 + 3 + (5) + 20 + 3 + 24 = 80
Smites left: 3/4
AC: 27+1haste+5smite+1move 10'=34

"Agreed, let's strike while the fury is hot!" Gaelan leads the party to the entrance of the cathedral.

Gaelan continues using his disruption effect on the undead, attacking all 3 and one of them twice.

Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 20 + 6 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 5 = 19
Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 20 + 6 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 5 = 19
Attack: 1d20 + 15 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 6 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 5 = 16
Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 6 = 33
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 5 = 20
Threat: 1d20 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 6 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 5 = 19

I couldn't put holy and dispruption since both are +2 so put disruption and flaming.

Gaelan tries to let his agility land the blows instead of strength in order to allow the disruption part of his blade hopefully take effect. he swings at multiple targets, never the same twice.

Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 20 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 40
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 5 + (6) = 29
Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 20 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 43
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 5 + (1) = 23
Attack: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 41
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 5 + (1) = 24
Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 5 + (3) = 25

DC 14 Will save on each or be destroyed.

2 threats:
1d20 + 20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 20 + 6 = 29
1d20 + 15 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 6 = 37

"Time to stop hiding...they know we're here. It's time to bring the fight to them." Gaelan stands by the gate leading to the outside. If the party agrees, he makes his sword holy and disrupting for the next 12 minutes and starts walking toward the entrance to the cathedral.

Gaelan casts See Invisibility on himself, having learned how Zed's spell saved the party last time. He then peeks outside and tries to look for any threats, visible and invisible, focusing on the roofs and towers of the cathedral.

Perception check: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31

Gaelan shakes off the unholiness around himself with a shudder. "Yeah, we're definitely in Renchurch, the Whispering Way's headquarters. Seems like the cathedral would be their base of operations and thus, the most fortified. Other buildings on the side may have reinforcements. And where are the guards patrolling the grounds? I am sure this place is not without its defenders/guardians. Where to first?"

Satisfied with his skill, Gaelan unlocks the gate. "You know? Since that banshee was asking for a password, might it be that we have reached our destination of Renchurch? After all, that is where the Silver Ravens were headed. If so, this fortified room with a locked gate could be a good fall back position if we encounter troubles we cannot handle." Gaelan will slowly open the gate and take a look outside to determine if they are in an "old fortress-monastery", as Edjureus described Renchurch to them.

"Great job all of you. That wail was intense. We had to take her down quickly. I hope her scream did not alert more enemies. Perhaps they will think her scream eliminated any threats, as I am sure it normally does."

After Sister Zephra speaks, Gaelan looks at her with admiration. "Your heart's in the right place, Sister, but unfortunately, my strength is from my agility, not my muscles. I am sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer to Iomedae to watch over their souls." After a moment of silence, the paladin moves over to investigate the exit and the lock. He sheathes his blade and checks the gate for traps, magical and otherwise, and then pulls out a lockpick to open the lock. He is very methodical in his attention to the craft.

Perception for traps: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29
Disable Device: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38

Here goes everything...Fort save: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26..

Round 1:
Gaelan grunts in agony, as he almost felt his heart stop, but fights through it. He grasps the bars of the cage with his left hand and activates the Gauntlet's magic of Rusting Grasp. "By Sarenrae's will and might, I smite you elven sister. I swear we will destroy you today!"
Standard action - activate gauntlet, swift to smite. If the bars disappear, move action to 5' step and flank her east side to allow more attacks in melee.

Gaelan sees the corpses of the Silver Ravens and says a small prayer for their souls. As he sees the elven spirit rise up through the floor, he cannot help but mutter, "Selene?" He shakes his head no and tries to analyze the situation. Deadly bars of iron and piercing shrieks await, striking cold the hearts of men. Maybe the fortune teller really had a gift....

As his only action this Round, Gaelan moves forward 15' right up to the bars.

"That was wise of you Dame. Who knows? Perhaps the skeletal dragon is an ally of the Whispering Way and we will meet up with it later. How many more gates do you think? Aja may run out of scrolls." Gaelan grips his blade and prepares himself for Aja's magic rollercoaster ride.

Gaelan is ready to go through the gate.

"I will definitely do so, Lacramoria. You are in safe hands." He bows before her and wishes her well. Gaelan gives a warrior's salute to his fellow paladins of Iomedae as they leave. He then turns to the party, "Quite impressive dealing with the hag and her coven. Ready to move to the next gate?" As he speaks, he shrugs. Maybe the fortune teller is gifted with the sight...why chance it? He dons the Gauntlet of Rust.

Gaelan looks flabbergasted when the fortune teller gives him the gauntlet. "Are you sure, madam? Perhaps you could sell it and start a life in Vigil again. How will you survive? May I at least compensate you with 500 gp for now and I will return it when our quest is complete? Please, I will not accept it otherwise." The elf is serious about the exchange. If she agrees, he will graciously accept the magical gauntlet.

Now that the crone is safe, Gaelan engages the battle. The elf double moves into melee range, but is sure that the party will kill the last enemy before he even swings.

Before the attack "Undead dragon...true abomination! We must end its existence if it is within our possibility." Gaelan rattles off his knowledge of them to the party. "We will avenge your family, Lacrimoria. I swear it!"

Attack!
When Zed alerts him to the attack, the first thing the paladin considers is the crone's frailty and her susceptibility to getting killed by a fireball or other area effect spell. GM, is there somewhere he can lead her to avoid such a fate? Like hide being some cover or maybe inside a barrow? If so, he will detect evil first to avoid any nasty surprises in the barrow. If no evil detected... "It's dangerous out here for you, Lacrimoria. Hide in this barrow...your life depends on it! Do not come out until I come for you!" Don't know if that's my round, but Gaelan will draw his weapon as he moves with the fortune teller.

I apologize for my absence as well. I am back to normal posting.

Before: Gaelan gives Dame a look that we will deal with Lacrimonia's confession later, after the crisis has passed.

A little before: "Skeletal dragon? Hmmmm..." What does Gaelan know about undead dragons: Knowledge religion: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

Now: The paladin tries to console the fortune teller, who just lost her family.

I was finally able to log-in again.

"Nicely done, Sister." Gaelan pats the warpriestess on her back as he hurries to pick up a blanket from the paladins' camp and cover the naked Lacramoria. "There, there, Lacramoria, let her go. The evil has passed. We wouldn't want you to freeze in this cold. Let the nice Sister go."

Diplomacy Check: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (12) + 20 = 32

If she lets the warpriestess go, Gaelan will cover her with the blanket and feed her some rations. "I think the exorcism was successful, brother paladins. You heard the demon's voice leave her body. We should release her from the manacles immediately."

Diplomacy Check: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30'

Very wise of you to leave an open spell slot, Sister! Well done.

Sister Zephra, you have an open 4th level slot, so you could take 15 minutes to prepare/memorize Dismissal and possibly save the possessed lady. Up to you if you want to do so.

"This poor woman, Lacramoria. Can anyone cast the creature from her?" Gaelan looks at Sister Zephra and Aja to see if they can cast Dismissal or Dispel Evil.

Gaelan seems bothered by the treatment of the crone. "What crime has this woman committed to be treated in such a manner, manacled, and naked? Can you not clothe her? Sometimes, my friends, in these evil lands, we tend to see evil everywhere and we lose our humanity."

Gaelan senses evil on the knights.

As a true paladin, there is no need for Stealth and Gaelan approaches with Sola and yells out, "I be a humble servant of Iomedae. May we approach your camp? We mean no ill will if your intentions are noble." Automatic Aid Diplomacy: +2.

Gaelan wakes and meditates for spells in the morning. After casting his sole 22-hour buff, "Looks like we're ready to go. We should try to cover much ground today." He holds hands with his fellow companions when Aja casts the spell, saying a silent prayer to Iomedae for guidance and protection.