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Thank you so much! It certainly was a a wild ride!

Once life returns to normal, Ðakaþos retreats from the world to spend his years in quiet study, focusing ever more on magic than the blade. He makes a hobby out of studying the aiudura, occasionally reconnecting the the bad who defeated Dahak.

Ðakaþos drops his blade, his heaving breath punctuated with the occasional cough, "It is done Mengkare." The elf looks around to see a world he knows. He then sits down, the exhaustion catching up with him. "Is it all done? What remains now?"

Sorry, in my haste I forgot the save. Not getting any help from one of his most potent spells, Dak takes the beating with a little help from Raspar and lets the Hand dissipate.Will use the Reaction if triggered since I get 2.

Wounded, but not near death, the elf keeps up his normal method of attacking:

[fly]
Power Attack: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 37 + 3 = 53 for DMG: 7d12 + 13 + 3 + 3d4 ⇒ (7, 6, 7, 4, 11, 10, 11) + 13 + 3 + (4, 3, 1) = 80
Speed Attack: 1d20 + 27 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 27 + 3 = 49 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 3 + 3d4 ⇒ (4, 7, 4, 3) + 13 + 3 + (2, 2, 1) = 39

As Dahak flies back, Ðakaþos takes a quick swing with his brilliant blade:

Flank AoO: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 37 + 3 = 50 for DMG: 4d12 + 13 + 3 + 3d4 ⇒ (1, 7, 6, 8) + 13 + 3 + (1, 3, 1) = 43

He then maintains his spell and keeps pace with the dragon, swinging again with as much force as he can muster.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 37 + 3 = 55 for DMG: 7d12 + 13 + 3 + 3d4 ⇒ (5, 7, 1, 10, 5, 7, 8) + 13 + 3 + (1, 2, 3) = 65

My bad!

Dak maintains his spell for the moment, and adjusts his grip:

Power ATK: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 37 + 3 = 41
Speed ATK: 1d20 + 27 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 27 + 3 = 35

To the rest of the party though, he's still completely blind.

Blinded, Dak maintains his spell and tries to use his other senses to fight.

Blind: 1d20 ⇒ 18
Power ATK: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 37 + 3 = 44

Blind: 1d20 ⇒ 7 MISS

FORT v. Blindness: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (8) + 33 = 41 Blinded, and not knowing for how long, Dak tries to stay calm. He drops the hand spell to go all out.

Concealed Check: 1d20 ⇒ 7
Power ATK: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 37 + 3 = 60 for Double DMG: 7d12 + 13 + 3 + 3d4 ⇒ (4, 7, 3, 3, 6, 11, 2) + 13 + 3 + (2, 4, 4) = 62 FORT DC 34 or be Slowed 1 until the end of Dak's next turn, Flat-footed until the beginning of Dak's next turn, and FORT DC 41 or be Blind for 1 Round. DC 37 FORT v. decapitation.

Perhaps because in Dahak's hubris he didn't expect a blind elf to hurt him again, Dahak moved right into it.

Concealed Check: 1d20 ⇒ 13
Speed: 1d20 + 27 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 27 + 3 = 33 MISS

Redoing turn in light of new information.

Ðakaþos stands his ground maintaining the spell. He tries to find a weak spot in the dragon's defenses. Sustain, Power Attack, Crit fish with speed attack

Power ATK: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 37 + 3 = 57 for DMG: 7d12 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (7, 1, 10, 5, 11, 10, 8) + 13 + 3 = 68 and Fire (Ignore Resistance): 1d4 ⇒ 4 and Cold (Ignore Resistance: 1d4 ⇒ 3 and Fiend?: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Speed Attack: 1d20 + 27 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 27 + 3 = 50 for DMG: 4d12 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1, 6, 3) + 13 + 3 = 29 and Fire (Ignore Resistance): 1d4 ⇒ 4 and Cold (Ignore Resistance: 1d4 ⇒ 3 and Fiend?: 1d4 ⇒ 2 FORT DC 34 or be Slowed 1 until the end of Dak's next turn, Flat-footed until the beginning of Dak's next turn, and FORT DC 41 or be Blind for 1 Round. Additionally it's a DC 37 FORT or be decapitated. As freaking amazing as that would be.... Vorpal has the incapacitate trait.

Spirit Blast as in the spell Spirit Blast?

At the first sign of an incoming spell, Dak slashes back with his blade: AoO: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 37 + 3 = 51 DAMN! So close

Not having the training Kelvin has, he slides a bit towards flanking the dragon. Step, Sustain, Attack, Speed Strike

Attack: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 37 + 3 = 57 for DMG (Ignore Fire Resist): 4d12 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (7, 9, 3, 1) + 13 + 3 = 36 and Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 3 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 3 and Fiend?: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Speed: 1d20 + 32 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 32 + 3 = 51 MISS

Dak sustains the Forceful Hand, then casts a spell of True Target for Raspar, Kelvin and himself. Then he swings his blade twice!

ATK 1: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 37 + 3 = 49
ATK 1: 1d20 + 37 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 37 + 3 = 55 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3, 1, 10) + 13 + 3 = 34 and Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 4 Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 2 Positive if Fiend: 1d4 ⇒ 2 Ignores Fire Resistance.

ATK 2: 1d20 + 32 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 32 + 3 = 41
ATK 2: 1d20 + 32 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 32 + 3 = 47 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (9, 11, 7, 2) + 13 + 3 = 45 and Fire: 1d4 ⇒ 1 Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 2 Positive if Fiend: 1d4 ⇒ 3 Ignores Fire Resistance.

Dak flies forward into range, heedless of the danger. His first swings are careful, testing Dahak's mettle.

ATK 1: 1d20 + 37 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 37 + 1 = 39 @!#$!@#$%
ATK 2 (Exacting Strike): 1d20 + 32 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 32 + 1 = 40 @#$$#^%
ATK Speed (Certain Strike): 1d20 + 32 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 32 + 1 = 42 1@#$%@%^

Dak casts a spell of Forceful Hand for protection, and then ups the shield again.

REF: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (5) + 34 = 39 HP: 331 of 306, 1 Hero Point Remaining. Dak now has Resist Fire 15 Dak then delays a moment.

Will: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (4) + 27 = 31
Will Hero Point: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (12) + 27 = 39 Fail, Frightened Value is 1 less.
FORT: 1d20 + 33 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 33 - 1 = 49 Juggernaut = CRIT

Dak withstands the spell, though he's affected by the power of the dragon's presence. He immediately casts a spell of Fly and then one of Shield.

HP: 331 of 306, 1 Hero Point Remaining

Dak sees the logic of the world ever more clearly, though he's no more confident for it....

Surprised by the younger dragon, Dak answers the question while looking the dragon over. "Adventures aplenty. Heroes? That's for bards and scholars to decide after we pass to the Boneyard. To that end, we have but one goal here and now. We seek to cleanse this... node of the taint of Dahak. Does our quest make sense as I've said it, or do you need more context?"

"the harpers will sing of our victory for generations.... but only if we cleanse the final gate. Let us move as soon as everyone is healthy. Hold nothing back!"

[oocc]Dak gets two reactions, so when the fiend steps up, he'll take an AoO[/ooc]

AoO: 1d20 + 37 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 37 + 1 = 45 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 1d4 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (12, 5, 5, 4) + 13 + (4) + (2) + 1 = 46

Will v. Fear: 1d20 + 27 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 27 + 1 = 30 HP!!!!
Will v. Fear: 1d20 + 27 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 27 + 1 = 38 Still a Fail, but only Frightened 1

[ooc]Stunned 1, ◆ Fly, ◆ ATK, ◆ Sword of Speed

Dak rushes up into the air to keep pace:
ATK 1: 1d20 + 37 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 37 + 1 - 1 = 38 MISS
ATK 1: 1d20 + 32 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 32 + 1 - 1 = 42 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 1d4 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 8, 3, 12) + 13 + (4) + (4) + 1 = 50

Based on Clack, I think it might drop. So my last two actions are:

Dak wastes no time. His eyes turn to the remaining fiend with a gaze as hard as steel. He dashes as far as he can, trying to maneuver into a flanking position. Once there he lets his supernaturally fast blade extend:

Quickened: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (17) + 27 = 44 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 1d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (8, 4, 7, 11) + 13 + (1) + (1) = 45

Reactive Strike: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (12) + 37 = 49 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 1d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (11, 2, 10, 10) + 13 + (3) + (2) = 51 Ignore resistance

REF 1: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (10) + 34 = 44 CRIT no damage
REF 1: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (19) + 34 = 53 CRIT no damage

"Oh, I will see the morrow come and I will be the LAST thing you see!" Dak starts a terrifying combinations of attacks. SO much of this is going to be dependent on the result of my first attack. If I hit it and it still stands I'll likely try something ....rash. After this I'll have 1 action and a speed attack remaining.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (20) + 37 = 57 for DMG if hit: 7d12 + 13 + 1d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (11, 2, 7, 3, 8, 6, 6) + 13 + (4) + (3) = 63 Ignore resistance

Ignores Cold Resistance. If CRIT, FORT DC 34 or be Slowed 1 until the end of Dak's next turn, Flat-footed until the beginning of Dak's next turn, and FORT DC 41 or be Blind for 1 Round. Nat 20 means DC 37 or get wrekt.

Meteor Swarm has been one of my favorite spells going back to when I was like 9 years old!

REF: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (13) + 34 = 47 Evasion for a CRIT success

"Pathetic. Typically overconfident." Dak's voice drips with some unironic Elven hubris.

"Let's do this." Dak then casts True Target on the Green Pit Fiend, granting its insight to Raspar, Kelvin, Cab, and himself.

He then dashes in for a swing.

True Target ATK: 1d20 + 36 ⇒ (6) + 36 = 42
True Target ATK: 1d20 + 36 ⇒ (19) + 36 = 55 for DMG: 4d12 + 13 + 1d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (12, 9, 4, 6) + 13 + (3) + (1) = 48 Including the Fire damage as my weapon ignores the fiend's resistance.
If CRIT, FORT DC 34 or be Slowed 1 until the end of Dak's next turn, Flat-footed until the beginning of Dak's next turn, and FORT DC 41 or be Blind for 1 Round.

Preparing for yet another aerial combat, Dak casts a spell of Fly on himself in the moments before he casts Shield.

"Seems to me like more violence is about to ensue." Given Kelvin's alarm, Dak also casts True Seeing

Society: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (9) + 25 = 34 "I don't think we're in Korvosa anymore," Dak quotes.

"Looks like we're headed to the tower."

Any chance to rest first?

"And this is how it ends for you!" Seeing that it's slowed for a bit and Kelvin seems to have its number, Dak swings wildly hoping to get one massively good hit in.

ATK 1: 1d20 + 36 ⇒ (7) + 36 = 43 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 1d4 ⇒ (7, 9, 7, 1) + 13 + (1) = 38 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 4
ATK 2 Exacting: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (1) + 31 = 32 Miss
ATK 3 Exacting: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (12) + 31 = 43
ATK Q: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (20) + 31 = 51for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 1d4 ⇒ (12, 11, 8, 1) + 13 + (2) = 47 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 4 VORPAL. Ignores Cold Resistance. If CRIT, FORT DC 34 or be Slowed 1 until the end of Dak's next turn, Flat-footed until the beginning of Dak's next turn, and FORT DC 41 or be Blind for 1 Round. I'm assuming it's neither a fiend nor undead, add 1d4.

If I crit then it needs to make two saves: FORT DC 34 or be Slowed 1 until the end of Dak's next turn, Flat-footed until the beginning of Dak's next turn, and FORT DC 41 or be Blind for 1 Round.

Juggernaut FORT: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (9) + 33 = 42 Crit Success DMG: 4d8 ⇒ (1, 2, 7, 2) = 12

"Tzitzimitl? Bah. You'll fall like the rest."

Dak moves forward then whispers a quick spell of spidery magic and jumps forward in time. Time jump to stride into melee.

"Let's go Kelvin!"

he then opens with a wicked swing of the blade:
Power Attack: 1d20 + 36 ⇒ (18) + 36 = 54 for DMG: 7d12 + 13 ⇒ (1, 7, 9, 11, 4, 4, 2) + 13 = 51 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 1 and DMG v. Fiends/Undead: 1d4 ⇒ 1

REF: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (15) + 34 = 49 Success = Crit "Well done, but there is no time for rest. We have more to do." Dak's face is bloody, and he's visibly wounded. "Let us tend to our wounds first, but we need to stay the course." While waiting for healing, he'll look about the chamber.

Missed the Persistent, sorry about that and thank you!

Dak continues to hold the line, steady in the air, and focused in cause.
Relying on the icy cold of his blade, he cuts left and right, trying to spill Xotani innards into the lava:

Attack 1: 1d20 + 36 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 36 + 1 = 53 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (10, 12, 7, 12) + 13 + 1 = 55 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Attack 2: 1d20 + 31 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 31 + 1 = 43 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (2, 9, 3, 7) + 13 + 1 = 35 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Attack 3: 1d20 + 26 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 26 + 1 = 34 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (6, 8, 10, 6) + 13 + 1 = 44 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Who's next?" Dak takes a swift twist through the air, his elven grace translating easily into flight.

Operating under the assumption now that they're also weak to cold. If not I'll switch my approach back.

Hoping the enchanted cold of his blade is more than a match for the xotani defenses, Dak slashes repeatedly at the belly of the beast:

ATK 1: 1d20 + 36 ⇒ (9) + 36 = 45 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 ⇒ (11, 3, 3, 9) + 13 = 39 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 3
ATK 2: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (15) + 31 = 46 for DMG if hit: 4d12 + 13 ⇒ (7, 9, 3, 3) + 13 = 35 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 2
ATK 3: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (3) + 26 = 29

REF: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (2) + 34 = 36 the flames take Dak, but he ignores them through the power of his amulet... and his will for it still burns. Resist Fire 20

Ðakaþos takes the time to stay aloft, moving just a bit, before aiming at a perceived soft spot:

ATK 1: 1d20 + 36 ⇒ (3) + 36 = 39 Ugh
Power Attack: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (8) + 31 = 39 @!#$@#$^

"RASPAR YOU HYPOCRITE! YOU HOLDING BACK MAKES *US* BLEED FOR *YOU*!" Dak ducks and weaves the dangers as he flies as fast as he can to close distance. He charges through the air, suddenly attacking Not technically Sudden Charge because Quickened doesn't cover that, so it's Move, strike, Power Attack

ATK 1: 1d20 + 36 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 36 + 1 = 43 for DMG: 3d12 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5, 3) + 13 + 1 = 27 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 4

With a curse he goes for broke, choking back and letting the creature have it with everything he's got.
PWR ATK: 1d20 + 31 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 31 + 1 = 52 for DMG: 6d12 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (12, 2, 1, 7, 8, 11) + 13 + 1 = 55 and Cold: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Ignores Cold Resistance. If CRIT, FORT DC 34 or be Slowed 1 until the end of Dak's next turn, Flat-footed until the beginning of Dak's next turn, and FORT DC 41 or be Blind for 1 Round. I'm assuming it's neither a fiend nor undead but if so, add 1d4.

I'm back from the desert and largely caught up.

Dak immediately casts a spell of fly and travels upward 20' before casting a spell of Shield upon himself.

"Indeed, this is a good day. I'm confident on the invocation. Let us take the fight to Dahak once and for all. ."

Dak works to learn the spell with Mengkare's help: Arcana: 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (20) + 30 = 50, and it's not at all a problem...

Feeling like he's the best option for the angle, Dak continues to rewrite the invocation, cutting ever deeper into its base mechanics and dweomercraft.
"Furthermore, I believe that if you replace Dru's chiasmatic exchange for Vir's, it will..." Arcana: 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (20) + 30 = 50

I'm back to my games starting today! I'm so sorry for my absence. altering the invocation.

Dak wracks his mind trying to come up with a better solution.
How could the invocation be altered. There are a lot of complexities, and he thinks if he can just... wait... what if you replace ...
Arcana: 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (2) + 30 = 32 no no no.... that won't work. How about
Arcana Hero Point: 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (17) + 30 = 47 Yes!

Consider this. If you change the protasis in the following ways..."

"the lair works for me."

"Cab's logic is sound. Yes, let's free them. This how twisting of idceals sickens me. It's why I've been so quiet. I've been sifting and twisting my thoughts to somehow square this circle. I cannot. This is beyond the pale."

Dak mutters, "Well then..." and prepares for battle!

"I tend to agree, though who knows what time under the control of the orb did to the young dragon." Dak, strong enough to take the content, starts shoveling the Anima Invocation notes with him.

Society: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (6) + 24 = 30 "Whatever it is, it sounds... awful."

Dak looks around. "We still don't have a complete picture. Should we move on?"

Perception: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (14) + 25 = 39 "Nothing here, move on to the next one."

Dak easily steps back into position and tries another powerful blow, trying to break through his defenses:

Power Attack: 1d20 + 35 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 35 + 1 = 37 and hits a scale at the exact wrong angle. Eschewing a solid defense, he swings again with Endgame hoping for a lucky hit. ATK: 1d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 25 + 1 = 45 for DMG: 4d12 + 13 + 1 + 1d4 ⇒ (3, 8, 9, 11) + 13 + 1 + (1) = 46

!@$!$%^ After buying the new sword, I forgot to factor in my weapon specialization. @#$!$#%^@$%^

Thankful for Kelvin's technique in making this thing weak to his blade, Dak simply stands toe-to-toe and strikes with all his might:

Pwer ATK: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (3) + 35 = 38
Speed Attack: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (17) + 25 = 42 for DMG: 4d12 + 13 + 1d4 ⇒ (10, 5, 12, 7) + 13 + (3) = 50
Crit fish attack: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (4) + 25 = 29

I mistyped. It should be COLD not FIRE. Also those DCs are HUGE... hard to call "Enfeebled 2" a success

WILL: 1d20 + 26 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 26 + 1 = 43 Pass
FORT: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (18) + 32 = 50 Mettle = Crit Success

Flanking with Kelvin, Dak takes a large swing before casting a quick spell of defense before letting his blade streak forward a second time.

Power ATK: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (16) + 35 = 51 for Slashing + COLD: 4d12 + 5 + 1d5 ⇒ (7, 6, 7, 1) + 5 + (5) = 31
Speed ATK: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (3) + 25 = 28
Shield

Dak easily closes the distance. It's time to test out his new blade, Endgame.

Power ATK: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (19) + 35 = 54 for Slashing + Fire: 7d12 + 5 + 1d4 ⇒ (7, 10, 3, 1, 8, 3, 10) + 5 + (4) = 51

Ignores Cold Resistance. If CRIT, FORT DC 34 or be Slowed 1 until the end of Dak's next turn, Flat-footed untli the beginning of Dak's next turn, and FORT DC 41 or be Blind for 1 Round. I'm assuming it's neither a fiend nor undead, but that changes damage. You know... for a game looking to simplify, having three different crit duration mechanics is NOT a good look.

His magically quickened blade strikes again.

Speed ATK: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (18) + 25 = 43 for Slashing + Fire: 4d12 + 5 + 1d4 ⇒ (4, 7, 9, 3) + 5 + (4) = 32

Even poking around a chamber? That's a reasonable DC to hit.

"Are we looking to make a straight line somewhere or a thorough search? I'd like to get to the archives."

Dak, his heart extremely heavy at the very thought of this mission, snaps out of his reverie long enough to requisition a blade. "If this be real, may all the gods look kindly upon us when Pharasma meets my gaze." Looking to get a +3 Vorpal Bastard Sword of Major Striking, Greater Frost, Greater Brilliance, and Speed, forged of orichalcum.

"I too will need to be able to always fly, not the limited amount I have now..."