PbP - Endraca’s Second Darkness 15: The Armageddon Echo

[Shivi the Firm Hand]

Shivi hands Emrin a set of 3 scrolls of Darkness and while he casts those, feeds a potion of antitoxin to Beaky. "You have one too Derrin.", as she tosses him a vial of antitoxin.

"Sarenrae, you - who's bright beauty guides us all - be with us today and guide our eyes and blades true into the heart of thine enemies."

[Emrin Aerilin]

Round 3: UMD Scroll of Darkvision on Derrin

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

[Emrin Aerilin]

Round 4: UMD on beaky (Darkvision)

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

[Emrin Aerilin]

wth. i did this post and it didnt appear. maybe it timed out

UMD Darkvision on Beaky: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

[Emrin Aerilin]

DC 5 wisdom check to avoid mishap:

1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10

Not sure if im doing this right but i think this is how its done :D

[Emrin Aerilin]

Round 5:UMD Darkvision on Shivi: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21 vs DC 21

[Emrin Aerilin]

Round 6: UMD Darkvision on Beaky again: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26 vs DC 21

[Emrin Aerilin]

And what I want to do on the final round before we move in, is cast shield on myself. This will be the roll for that.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17 vs DC 20 (Wand)

[Emrin Aerilin]

Ok that didnt work so I will tell the people to hold on a second longer while I try one of my scrolls :D

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32 vs DC 21

[Endraca]

The Battle Map is up.
And here are the party's initiatives

Emrin 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Lien 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Derrin 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
Shivi 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Beaky 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Variel 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18
Kaerishiel 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Shalelu 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

So the order is:
Kaerishiel 20
Emrin 18
Variel 18
Shivi 17
Beaky 13
Derrin 12
Shalelu 10
Lien 8

I do not know how you want to handle this but, I think once we are in combat please do not post out of initiative, if you want to change this please discuss it in the OOC thread.

[Derrin Lightlips]

Round 1: Derrin casts Ventriloquism which will last for the next 6 minutes
Round 2: He drinks the vial of antitoxin which lasts for an hour

[Emrin Aerilin]

going to move at full speed and take a -5 penalty to stealth

Emrin, with bow drawn, moves stealthily to a concealed point at S18 (top left corner of square)

Stealth:1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 17 - 5 = 16

[Endraca]

sorry for the mistake on the distances, busy fixing it now, new Battle Map is up, this time a bit smaller, just follow what Emrin did with the squares (as they are 10foot squares not 5foot). Now I will go to sleep

[Shivi the Firm Hand]

I'll help isi out to clean up the maps some time soon :)

[Endraca]

The middle one of the Drow on top of the building spouts arcane words and his outline becomes distorted

[Shivi the Firm Hand]

"Derrin - be careful; keep yourself as safe by looking for good cover and keep your defenses high. We'll try to breach the gate and we'll need to your support now, and later - don't die!" And to Beaky: "Okay my pretty, it's time to show them why you are called an axebeak!"

[Variel of the Temple of Apsu]

Variel takes out a potion of Anti Toxins and drinks it. gulp

[Shivi the Firm Hand]

Shivi delays onto Beaky's initiative

[Endraca]

The Western most drow walks to right next to the drow in the middle then suddenly you see a globe of darkness emanate from him. As some of you can see in the darkness also you see the eastern most drow pull back his bow, as if aiming at something.

Map updated

[Shivi the Firm Hand]

Shivi delays with Beaky until they can see a drow on the surface - if so they will charge (with Shivi dealing the charge attack). Otherwise they hold their turn until Variel and Lien are closer to the entrance.

[Lien Adghar]

"Lets go boys, seems they are onto us"
I double move forward on line with 16. That'll take me to the edge of the map, 40ft moved.

[Derrin Lightlips]

Derrin also delays as he is not a front-liner. He waits and will keep a few feet behind the rest of the party once they start walking.

I assume Beaky's initiative is at Shivi's and Shivi's is when she stops delaying. I will jump Derrin in again when he feels it is appropriate.

[Endraca]

Map Updated

Round 1:
Emrin - full-speed sneaked to behind the statue
Arcanist – casted an unknown spell that distorted his outline
Variel - drank a vial of antitoxin
Skirmishers – 1 moved to next to the arcanist and casted darkness, the other did not seem to do much
Shivi - delayed
Beaky - delayed
Derrin - delayed
Lien - moved closer to the building

Round 2:
Emrin -
Arcanist -
Variel -
Skirmishers -
Lien -

In delay
Shivi -
Beaky -
Derrin -

[Endraca]

Emrin gave me instructions on how to auto-pilot him and I will do so

Emrin takes a five foot step, draws his bow and attempts to take out the Arcanist making as many shots with his bow as he can.

Rapid Shot Many Shot with potential sneak attack, first shooting at the Arcanist then at the other drow if he drops.

Many Shot1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 261d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 71d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 63d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 2) = 8

2nd Attack 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 161d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 43d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 4) = 14

3rd Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 131d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 103d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1) = 13

[Endraca]

The one Skirmisher who readied for if Emrin attacks shoots at Emrin, though he misses.

Emrin’s first attack hits true.
His second attack misses.
His third attack misses.

[Endraca]

The arcanist concentrates as he seems to roll a ball in his hands, then with a shout the ball flies towards Emrin and Lien and explodes. Then he takes a small step to behind the other drow.

Emrin and Lien please make me reflex saves

Map Updated

[Lien Adghar]

reflex save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

[Endraca]

Lien you take 21 points of fire damage.

[Lien Adghar]

oh noes! fire resistance is what I don't have!
Current HP: 38/59

[Variel of the Temple of Apsu]

Charge!
Variel Double Moves for a total of 40ft. Ending on Square 14.

[Endraca]

Emrin hears someone move on the opposite side of the statue and the Skirmisher on the roof attempts to shoot him, but misses.

Map Updated.

[Emrin Aerilin]

Reflex 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

[Endraca]

Emrin Aerilin wrote:

Reflex 21

Emrin you take no damage

[Endraca]

Map Updated: Just wanted there to also be an indication of Lien's circle of proc evil

[Variel of the Temple of Apsu]

in b4 make the circle bigger

[Shivi the Firm Hand]

lol@Variel - go Emrin, point out the noise you heard, then Shivi will go and investigate it

[Shivi the Firm Hand]

Shivi rides Beaky to S11, hiding behind the statue and both Beaky and Shivi ready to attack should something come within their range.

[Derrin Lightlips]

Derrin moves to 8

Map Updated

[Lien Adghar]

Lien moves to R16 and then casts Cure moderate wounds of herself.
Lien heals 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 8) + 8 = 23 to return to full hp.

1/7 1st lvl spells
1/7 2nd lvl spells
3/6 3rd lvl spells

[Endraca]

Lien and Variel see something large move inside the building. It seems to be a hideous monster with rotting flesh and four arms wielding two bows

Perception DC 15:

It has arrows sticking out of its skin.

It draws both bows at the same time and shoots, missing with both

Map Updated
Round summary and next round happening soon

[Endraca]

Round 2 Summary:
Skirmisher 1 – Attacked Emrin as soon as him exposed himself
Emrin – Rapid Many shot the arcanist, but missed
Arcanist – Casted fireball
Variel – Moved
Skirmishers – One attacked but missed the other sneaked but Emrin heard him
Shivi – Moved and readied
Beaky – Moved and readied
Derrin – Moved
Lien – Casted Cure Moderate Wounds and moved
Large Monster – Moved and attacked

Round 3:
Skirmisher 1 – Shoots at Emrin and misses, then runs further back on the roof where you can’t see him anymore
Emrin –
Arcanist –
Variel –
Skirmishers –
Shivi –
Beaky –
Derrin –
Lien –
Large Monster –

Map Updated

[Lien Adghar]

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

[Emrin Aerilin]

Move to Q19 Bottom right (move action), drop bow (free action), draw Curve Blade(free action), attack fool (standard action).

Attack roll: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Confirm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

Normal damage:1d10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
add 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 if crit confirms.

[Endraca]

Emrin moves up to attack the drow with his curve blade and hits the fool. He survives the gash, but seems to breath very heavily now

The drow is fatigued from your crit

[Endraca]

The arcanist seems to take out a scroll and casts a spell from it then moves out of sight.

Map Updated

[Variel of the Temple of Apsu]

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

[Variel of the Temple of Apsu]

that was a Perception roll... just made it

Variel tries to move to the top left corner of P15 with a double move action.

[Endraca]

A drow emerge from his hiding place behind the bushes and attacks Variel, but misses.

Next the drow on top of the roof seem to use his bow at incredible speed and shoots at Variel, but both his attacks misses.

Another drow comes rushing to the front of the roof, moving at an unnatural pace and aims at Emrin,but misses as well

The last drow, who is standing right next to Emrin, takes a 5foot step backwards, takes out a smokestick and lights it, creating an area of smoke.

Map Updated

Note: Most of P15 is full of rubble.

[Shivi the Firm Hand]

Shivi rides Beaky to N,O/15,16 (flanking the drow with Variel), and Shivi attacks the drow.

Deadly scimitar attaaaaack 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 2 = 20 Damage 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12