Merius Oprean's page

Sorry to hear about that, Merc. No worries and take your time. I'm still around.

Merius is Neutral and as such he does not have any qualms about Duskade being Evil, as long as she does not interfere with their mission.

"Merius Oprean, milady. I am in no need of healing, but I wouldn't mind having somewhere safe to rest tonight."

Good luck to you, Merc with all of this!

From his position up in the air, Merius draws a large amount of energy from the plane of fire and sends it streaking across the way into the shell of the beast!

Fire Blast (Ranged Touch Attack): 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 1 = 20
Fire Damage: 5d6 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6, 1, 1, 2) + 16 + 1 = 29*150% = 43 damage
SR Check: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 4 = 28

Burning Infusion with the attack, so the Enemy needs to make a Reflex save DC 19 or be on fire and take 1d6 fire every round until extinguished.

One Round 1, Merius would have activated Greater Flame Jet and ascended 30' into the air and hover there. Would this be acceptable to you, Merc?

To my respective GMs and/or players, I am posting this in all my games that I'm running or involved in. I was involved in a force on force incident today during work. I cannot go into details for obvious reasons, but suffice to say no one was seriously injured. I'll be very busy with paperwork for the foreseeable afternoon/evening. If I have time later this evening, I will attempt to get caught up with my games. Otherwise, look for me tomorrow!

Sorry for the delay in joining the ground, been very busy...

"This place was once the resting ground for several soldiers of the Shining Crusade that had been placed under some sort of suspended animation; however, it seems that many of them were corrupted into undeath by a berbalang." He looks around. "I am not sure where our companions went... however, my powers have been not much help in this place. There have been several creatures completely immune to fire. Perhaps we could join up with you."

I'm definitely still here.

Init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

Seeing the berbelang finally within reach of his fires, Merius quickly gathers energy to himself and sends a blast of fiery death streaking towards the undead monster!

Flame Blast Attack (vs. Touch AC): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
Fire Damage: 5d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 5, 6) + 18 = 39*150%=58 Damage!
Burning Infusion: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Berbalang needs to attempt a Reflex save DC 19 to avoid catching fire and taking the additional damage from Burning Infusion every round until the fire is put out.

What sort of items are we looking at? Also, did the death knights have anything useful on them?

Okay, thanks Merc!

"I will not allow you to raise the corpse of the paladin as I could easily see that creating a situation where he could not rest in peace. I do not know the customs of dhampirs with such things, but the paladin should be honored appropriately for his customs."

What about the berbalang? Is it dead as well?

Merius slowly lowers to the ground and rushes over to find two of their companions dead. "This mission is proving to be much more dangerous than we initially realized." He looks to the cleric, Harika. "Do you have the powers to raise either of these men? If not we cannot leave their bodies here to rot. I can at least give them some peace by incinerating their bodies in a funeral pyre."

Merius smirks as the two death knights are reduced to ash and quickly directs his attention to the remaining undead surrounding the fallen form of his comrade as he continues to hover in the air.

Fire Damage: 5d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 3, 4, 2, 2) + 18 = 34*150%=51 Reflex save DC 22 for 1/2 damage.

SR Check: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 4 = 33
SR Check: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 4 = 27 Both checks are successful!

Yeah, I'm trying to focus on the same two Death Knights with each attack. And thanks for the updated map!

More bright blue flames swirl around Merius and seem to envelope his body before abruptly disappearing. There is a second of quiet before those very same flames burst from the ground beneath the two Death Knights that continue to burn from his fiery powers.

Burning Infusion: 1d6 ⇒ 4 Both Death Nights take this damage.

Blue Flame Blast: 10d6 + 16 ⇒ (2, 5, 2, 5, 6, 2, 5, 6, 3, 5) + 16 = 57 *150% = 84 Fire Damage. Ref save DC 22 for 1/2 damage.

SR Check: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 4 + 2 = 36
SR Check: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 4 + 2 = 24

Merc, would you be able to post an updated map link please? I need to see the current layout of enemies for AoE purposes. I'm about to do some nuking...

Merius begins to gather a large amount of energy as flames of bright blue hue begin to swirl around him in a roar of energy...

Full-Round Gather Energy, going to continue into next round... Reducing Burn cost is at 2 thus far.

Thanks for the clarification, Merc.

Merius takes a step away from the Death Knight and then suddenly shoots up into the air near the ceiling. He then quickly sends another burst of flames up from the ground to engulf the same two Death Knights he has been targeting.

Fire Damage: 5d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 5, 6, 6, 1) + 18 = 41 Reflex save DC 22 for 1/2 damage.

Burning Infusion Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Burning Infusion Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Both Death Knights take this amount of fire damage automatically.

SR Check: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 4 + 2 = 21
SR Check: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 4 + 2 = 35 Both checks are successful!

Merius is now 15' into the air and hovering with Greater Flame Jet.

Is the one Death Knight that Merius attacked last round still standing?

Burning Infusion Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4 Both Death Knights take this damage as they continue to burn.

Merius suddenly calls forth a blade of fire into his awaiting hand and slashes into the Death Knight on his left before quickly stepping back and allowing the more martial-inclined companions into the fray.

Attack #1 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 2 = 36
Attack #2 vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 = 30
Fire Damage #1: 5d6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 6, 2) + 8 = 25
Fire Damage #2: 5d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 1, 4) + 8 = 19

SR Check: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 4 + 2 = 25
SR Check: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 4 + 2 = 35

Using Kinetic Blade on the DK to Merius' left, then 5' stepping into the square behind Bug.

I'm guessing the deathknights are attacking with longswords; however, if I'm wrong and they are attacking Merius with natural weapons, they both take 6 fire damage from Searing Flesh.

SR does apply to Merius' attacks.

SR check #1: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 4 = 31
SR check #2: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 4 = 34 Boom!

Thanks, Merc!

"Now this is my kind of fight." Merius' eyes suddenly change to a molten gold color as he stretches his arms out wide. The air around the man begins to waiver like a heat mirage as he draws energy straight from the Plane of Fire! A roaring sound fills the air... he abruptly claps his hands together in front of him and a massive pillar of flames burst from the ground nearby to engulf two of the undead guards!

Fire Damage: 5d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) + 16 = 31 * 150% = 46 Total.
The two closest guards on the left both need to make a Reflex save DC 20 for half damage. They then need to make a second Reflex save DC 23 or catch fire as per the Burning Infusion.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Are there any clumps of guards? Or any guards within 10' of each other? Also, how high is the ceiling here?

Merius nods.

"I would say that is a fair expectation. Let us be prepared for immediate combat."

Merius asks Harika to utilize his wand to heal up his wounds, grimacing as the infernal magic seals up his wounds. "This mission has presented me with more enemies immune to my powers than I prefer. Clearly I must seek out a way to deal with such creatures." He looks quiet dejected about his failures. "Let us continue onward and hope there are no more enemies immune to fire."

Using 3 charges from my wand.

Im still here, but I cannot do anything until we get away from the fire immune creatures... needless to say, I'll be picking up Draining Infusion next level!

Very sorry to hear that, Merc! Please pass along my family's condolences.

With the foresight of knowing about the fire immune, draining infusion definitely would have been a good choice...

Fire Resistance is not an issue for Pyrokineticists. Burning Infusion and Searing Flame take care of that. Plus the high damage of the blast helps get around the remaining resistance. So over time, I can literally burn away all fire resistance.

Also, I literally spoke with the GM about this very issue and determined it was worth the risk based on his response. I specifically asked if there would be a large number of Fire Immune creatures and he stated the following: "Well not a crap tonne of fire immune creatures no. Might be a few here and there". Unfortunately, there just seems to be two fights back-to-back that contain Fire Immune creatures. I wanted to take this opportunity to see what a mid-high level pyrokineticist could do and so far I've been happy.

Well, I talked with Merc about it beforehand and he did mentioned there was one fire immune creature we would face (I believe it was the enhanced pudding we found). I think he may have forgotten about these guys. Also, I would use smoke as some battlefield control to at least do something, but from the looks of these things... that's going to do nothing but hamper you all.

Yeah, last two fights I have been less than useless... *Sad trombone*

Merius curses as once again he is worse than useless in yet another fight. He opts to select the power of Harika to increase his speed and quickly back-flips away from the red mist. He then moves as far away from the creatures as he can. "I can do nothing here!" He shouts to his comrades, feeling worse and worse about his position...

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

Acrobatics away from the creature adjacent to Merius and then move as far away as he can. Also, to clarify, each attack deals 1 Con damage and 2 Bleed damage?

Init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Fort Save DC 15: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
Fort Save DC 15: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34
Fort Save DC 15: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
Fort Save DC 15: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35

As Merius' gaze falls upon the red mists he feels his body begin to stiffen, but his elementally infused body resists the effect! He quickly gathers power from the plane of fire as flames wrap his body in a roaring rush and he sends a ball of angry fire towards the nearest red mist creature.

Flame Blast Attack (vs Touch AC): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26
Fire Damage: 5d6 + 18 ⇒ (2, 5, 3, 1, 3) + 18 = 32 *1.50 = 48
Burning Infusion Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Actions: Move - Gather Power to reduce Burn cost by 1. Standard - Flame Blast w/ Extended Range and Burning Infusion (Ref DC 19 to avoid catching fire and taking the Burning Infusion damage above).

"In that case, I will remain here until the coast is clear."

"Indeed, which possibly has something to do with the broken hourglass... Sir, are you able to proceed? We must remove this threat quickly before the 'Cleaner' returns. Or we run into anything else..."

Merius winces. "No offense intended, Kardav, but perhaps a Dhampir is not the best person for this knight to be awoken."

Considering that Merius literally can do nothing to this thing, I'm all for attempting to lure it outside into the graveyard... let it fall out of the tower. Then we don't have to worry about it.

Changing my 2nd round actions now that I know my fire does absolutely nothing.

"I am less than useless in this fight! Damnable monster... very few things are immune to my fire and we must meet one of them." Merius will backtrack to ensure an open path of retreat is necessary.

Merius gathers more heat from the surrounding area and sends another blast of flame around the corner at the pudding!

Flame Blast Attack (vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30 +2 if failed Ref from first round.
Fire Damage: 5d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 2, 4, 6, 5) + 18 = 40 *1.50=60 Fire Damage

Did the pudding fail its Reflex save? If so, then it will continue to take 1d6 fire damage each round until it takes the time to put itself out. This also grants Merius +2 bonus on attack rolls, to DCs, and on caster level checks to overcome spell resistance.

Merius wastes no time in quickly conjuring a snake-like visage of flames and sends it whipping over the heads of his companions towards the strange creature approaching them!

Flame Blast Attack (vs. Touch AC): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
Fire Damage: 5d6 + 18 ⇒ (6, 3, 6, 3, 4) + 18 = 40
Burning Infusion Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Actions: Move - Gather Power to reduce Burn cost by 1. Standard - Flame Blast w/ Snake and Burning Infusion (Snake ignores Cover and Concealment) and Ref DC 19 to avoid catching fire and taking the Burning Infusion damage above.

*EDIT*

Forgot to include initiative...

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Merius follows along behind with flames licking the tips of his finger... ready to blast the next undead that reveals itself.

Merius directs his Flame Blast at the first undead target that presents itself to him!

Flame Blast: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 1 = 20
Fire Damage: 5d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 5, 6, 5, 3) + 16 = 41

Had to pick a specific target without a map, so just assume Merius attacks the closest target.

Im waiting for the ghosts to go.

Merius is waiting for his Initiative order to post.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6