79/79 hp, 0 nonlethal; Effects: ; Perception +16, vs traps +20; Guise: Non-descript male gambler
Away Team:
So, to summarize and clean up some math, Ferez steps to T16 as she whips out a dagger in each hand and begins to carve on the lizardman L4. If a 23 hits and he is susceptible to sneak attack, she does 82 points of damage including a critical. If a 27 hits, she does 48; a 29 would do 21 points.
Marrius moves swiftly and with deadly accuracy, his sword seeming to dance in his hand. But he makes the lizardman he targets roar with pain as he open several horribly bleeding gashes with seeming casual ease.
The crit was confirmed.
Ferez slides up and stabs at the same lizardfolk guard in a flurry. The creature falls to the floor.
Haste, Divine Power, Air Walk, Death Ward Dwarf Fighter 1 / Cleric 8 / Sovereign Speaker 3; HP 87/116
away team:
are the people under the confused condition or some kind of rage?
I'm thinking if theyre confused i can use my domain ability to unrage the ones closest to us and a blade barrier to separate the others from us. otherwise i will fire shield myself.
Pierce didn't specify so I assume he shoots at HL2 since it is closer.
Two of Pierce's arrows find their mark but they seem like little more than pinpricks on the giant's skin. Both giants fly across the gap between the tower and the ship and touch down lightly on the deck. One extends a hand and unleashes a blast of icy cold. Two of the crew caught in way collapse, flash-frozen.
Cone of Cold, 9d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 1, 6, 5, 3, 2, 5, 5) = 33 damage, Reflex save DC 18 for half damage, affecting everyone on the rear deck (i.e. all the PCs and Valentis), plus HC4 and HC5 who are automatically killed.
The other waves a hand and two more crew collapse unconscious.
HC2 and HC3 rendered unconscious by Deep Slumber.
With a furious yell the last of the crewmen standing charges down the stairs at the giants waving piece of wood. The giant casually skewers him with its polearm before he can even get close.
AoO from HL1 on HC 1
1d20 + 23 ⇒ (16) + 23 = 39 to hit, damage 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (8, 4) + 16 = 28
Well, you aren't too sure, but some have turned violent while some are either unaffected or seem befuddled or are self-harming. However, the ones in the mobs seem to be in some sort of fury, having largely eliminated those who weren't.
For the avoidance of doubt, you DON'T count as flat-footed since you noticed the room is filled with baying mobs of maniacs, plus you knew the Horned Legionaries were here somewhere, and they had to transform to attack which takes a bit of time.
79/79 hp, 0 nonlethal; Effects: ; Perception +16, vs traps +20; Guise: Non-descript male gambler
Away Team:
A thought for Ez' action - what if he puts his wall of force along the line between Janosz and the Horned Legion goons? We don't need to beat them, just find Trinkis and split, right? The wall of force should at least slow them down for a minute...
Male Human Ranger 7/Eldeen ranger (Gatekeeper) 5/Fighter 1
Away team:
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As predicted, the horned legionaires are grinding me into dust. With those relatively poor rolls I still took three hits (no crit, thankfully) and am down from 100 to 21 hp. That crit would have knocked me unconscious. In short, these guys are incredibly dangerous, and I need help in the worst way. Is there any way to determine if the mobs are controlled by the legionaires? Perception:1d20 + 29 ⇒ (1) + 29 = 30, Sense motive:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 32
I was thinking the same thing for Ez's turn. Im just not sure if the spell will fail or not if there's all these chairs and tables and mobs that may block the wall forming. Failing that I was going to manifest force screen (shield) and interpose myself between the giants and the rest of us. I'll be fairly hard to hit with an AC of 38. The problem with finding Trinkis and leaving is that we still don't know where he is.
Haste, Divine Power, Air Walk, Death Ward Dwarf Fighter 1 / Cleric 8 / Sovereign Speaker 3; HP 87/116
away team:
all i have thatll really do much is a Heal spell. My suggestion would be to acrobatically retreat. i don't see this as a fight we can win but one we must escape from.
79/79 hp, 0 nonlethal; Effects: ; Perception +16, vs traps +20; Guise: Non-descript male gambler
Away Team:
Battlefield control and focused attacks (when necessary) is the order of the day. Janosz isn't even likely to survive a withdraw action at this point. A wall of force laid along the line between columns O and P would not have anything to prevent its formation at the moment and would cover him from the big hairy eat-mes. And we would be on the side with the exit, to boot. However, the other doors would not be available, one of which may hide Trinkis. The exit we are aware of is north past a pair of mobs, which may be enough of a challenge in and of themselves.
Male Human Ranger 7/Eldeen ranger (Gatekeeper) 5/Fighter 1
Away team:
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Wall of force seems like a good idea. We seal ourselves in with the lizards, kill them and try to figure out how to find Trinkis. In the meantime the ogres and the mobs hopefully bloody each other a bit.
These are ogre magi, common in the armies of Riedra. They can fly, change shape to mimic a human or other smaller humanoid, unleash blasts of cold or stupefy with magic. They also have a degree of magical resistance and phyisical regenerative abilities. Most are fanatical supporters of the Inspired.
Male Human Ranger 7/Eldeen ranger (Gatekeeper) 5/Fighter 1
Away team:
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Janosz dives and dances around, desperately trying to avoid the ogres' rapid-fire blows. Dust, tile shards, wood splinters and a not insignificant amount of blood flies through the air. Suddenly, the killing blow bounces off an invisible barrier. Clearly relieved, a battered and bloody Janosz nods at the others. "They'll find a way around the wall. Let's clear out the other enemies before they do."
Don’t like to do this but we need to get this team moving along.
Pierce Ref (+1 Shake It Off feat): 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 1 = 26. No damage due to ring of evasion. Pierce Knowledge (nature) w/Monster Lore: 1d20 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 3 = 19.
Pierce easily dodges the cold attack thanks to his ring.
“Ogre magi,” Pierce remarks at the new enemy. He quickly continue his attack at his previous target.
Move action: 5 ft. step to O16 to put Horned Legionnaire 2 within 30 ft. for Point Blank Shot. Full round action: Fire at Horned Legionnaire 2 with +1 longbow empowered by greater bane ability.
Ezreal conjures an invisible wall to block off the half of the room containing the Horned Legionaries. Now protected, Janosz sends a shower of arrows at the encroaching mob.
The first two arrows deal with Mob 4, and Janosz has two arrows left over. He can redirect them as he sees fit.
Only one of Pierce's arraws struck true, but it clearly hurt the now-snarling giant.
Pierce is aware that these are ogre magi. They can fly, change shape to mimic a human or other smaller humanoid, unleash blasts of cold or stupefy with magic. They also have a degree of magical resistance and phyisical regenerative abilities.
“Take care of Valentis!” Haladon shouts at Pierce while he charges down the stairs to strike at the wounded Horned Legionnaire.
Swift action: Smite evil in conjunction with Silver Smite feat. Note: AC increases to 30 with smite evil. Full round action: charge at HL2 using +1 flaming merciful flametouched iron longsword (merciful ability is turned off) and ending movement at T15.
So much for the homicidal urges of the maddened gamblers - after a barrage of arrows the two mobs disperse. The lizardfolk mercenaries are more persistent.
Haladon weather the blows as he closes and his sword slashes the thigh of the nearest giant. But it is still on its feet and the onslaught has barely begun.
Mintash is busy watching the minions of his hated enemy when he is taken by surprise by the lizard man. It is only the preturnatural senses honed by years of training that allow him to dodge the blow. Turning to the enemies at hand he launches into a blur of fists and feet.
If at any point the first lizard man goes down I'll use flying kick to move to V-17 (taking one aoo from L1) and continue the full attack on L2 then L1. Stunning strike on first attack DC 21 fort save. Free action to have haste for the round from boots. Include the sneak attack dice if stunned or flanked. Also, if the first guy gets stunned I get to make two extra attack vs that one before using the rest of my attacks... sorry I'm complicated.
HP = 127/127 - AP = 11/11 - AC 22 (T 15)(FF 17) - Fast Heal 3 - Darkvision 60' - F +17/R +16/ W +14 | Init. +12
Home Team:
TY Hal, not a good few weeks for me there.
Pierce sighs as he can see that holding back Valentis any longer is detrimental to this battle, he releases her hoping she will aid the group and not hinder it. Free Action, drop the Hold.
He fires away once more at the Creature, healing now will do little good versus the awesome might of these Ogre Magi.
Move action: Stay Put. Point Blank Shot.
Full round action: Continue Firing at Horned Legionnaire 2 with +1 longbow empowered by greater bane ability.
Vaisyrharath locks eyes with the ogre mage that struck him, reaching out with his mind to still its.
Can't fail the conc. check to cast defensively. Manifesting Brain lock, augmented with 10 extra PP. DC 23 or dazed. If that succeeds, he will then move up the stairs to AE19. If not, he will five foot south.
Duration is concentration +1 round, with a new save each round.
Damn, gotta stop charging at the enemy but Hal’s new personality makes him a glory hound. Haladon should be dead but I’ll use 5 of his action points to be stable at -9 hps.
Valentis is freed Aubrey. How do we roleplay her or are you going to be controlling her actions?
We’re out of order at the moment. Valentis needs to take her action(s). Then Vaisy’s brain lock comes into effect, followed by Pierce’s ranged attacks (which seemed to have missed/failed) unless Valentis attacks him in which case he might want to change his action, then Hal’s action (none b/c he is down), then the Horned Legionnaires.
Hal needs some decent armour - he's running round in ordinary full plate. Rolund could handle this because he AC was stratospheric. If and when Hal recovers he should prioritise getting his armour enchanted. Though with this town stricken by madness, maybe not here.
In terms of order... Pierce needs to release Valentis, which happens on his turn unless Valentis saves against his Hold Person on her turn. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18 - hey, look at that, just on cue!
As Pierce considers the drastic move of releasing a potentially insane Valentis from his spell of paralysis, the decision is taken away from him. Valentis shakes the enchantment off and looks about wildly. Then she seens the Horned Legionaries on the deck and the bodies strewn about and she is suddenly it focused. With a yell she hurtles down the stairs to collide with the ogre mage who had just taken down Haladon.
Already wounded, the beserk Valentis finishes off the first legionary.
HL2 down. After Valentis it's Vaisy, so it's HL1's Will save.
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
The legionarie's fanatical mindset is barely shaken by Vaisyharath's attempt at stupefaction.
Now Pierce. You need to decide if you want to stay put get a full attack on HL1, or move to get the benefit of Point Blank Shot.
No need to reroll, please just make the decision.
Mintash pummels the lizardman nearest him. As it falls with its knee dislocated by a kick, there is a crack as Mintash follows up with a kick to the head, breaking its neck. He cartwheels across the table to land behind another and a precise series of fist jabs drives another unconscious to the floor.
79/79 hp, 0 nonlethal; Effects: ; Perception +16, vs traps +20; Guise: Non-descript male gambler
Away Team:
Salvorazo and Gil are both invisible and can dimension door to a location by description - such as "behind that door" - should they jump to the unknown doors to seek Trinkis while you all finish Mr. Lizard?
Ferez follows Barkhad and takes up position in V19 flanking opposite Kazadar and her daggers flash once more. Single attack because of the movement, of course.
