DM Weezilwizard presents Morpheo's Midnight Menagerie

[Elessar Seabreeze]

After seeing the attack on Victor preparing for battle.

initiative:

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

[Morgra Bonecaller]

init. 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

*Morgra is right behind Victor seeing as how he just put a ward on him*

[Damion Ettelbreck]

I am running behind Victor, about 30 feet back.

Perception to see where the spear was thrown. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Initiative. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

[Victor Dakmoor]

Victor is staggered by the blow but still standing he turns to face his attacker.

Initiative1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

[Izyk Darkwood]

*Still standing watch over Simon, I hear the commotion grow even more raucous. With a thought, Snarl and Sludge are both on guard.*

Initiative:

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

[Roderick VonDiablos]

Initiative 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

I'll be right by Damien when things go down.

[Elessar Seabreeze]

On my initiative, I will fire my crossbow at the assailant.

attack:

Crossbow 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

I'm assuming this would be point blank if he was able to sneak attack victor.

Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

After firing, dropping the crossbow and drawing a bomb.

Note:

If for some reason, I cannot see the target I will instead drink a potion of shield. Just wanted to post before I went to work for the day.

[Weezilwizard]

Elessar Seabreeze wrote:

On my initiative, I will fire my crossbow at the assailant.

Crossbow 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

I'm assuming this would be point blank if he was able to sneak attack victor.

Damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

After firing, dropping the crossbow and drawing a bomb.

Thanks to your low-light vision, you are able to ignore the miss chance from dim light. Cloaked by the shadows, just out of range of Damion's full lantern light, you detect a vaguely humanoid figure. It is roughly six foot tall, and appears to be covered from head to toe in a viscous sanguine liquid of some kind. Claws, razor sharp teeth, and whip-like tail conjure up images of demons or imps from the folklore of your childhood. You launch a crossbow bolt at the figure and strike true, however, the bolt appears to dissolve almost instantly once it makes contact with the creature's caustic slime.

The creature leaps forward from the darkness, falling on Victor with clawed hands at the ready. In the normal light level provided by Damion's lantern, all party members can discern the creature as some kind of blood-covered demon (see above for description). Knowledge religion, arcana, or planar can be used to discern details about this creature.

Charge attack:

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16 vs 16 (14 flat footed, +2 from Morgra's ward). 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1, 4) + 5 = 11 damage if successful.

[Roderick VonDiablos]

Seeing the nasty beast on my massive 6 initiative I'll charge the beast if possible. If not I'll drink my potion of shield of faith.

Attack roll with +2 charge bonus:

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 161d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

[Victor Dakmoor]

On my initiative I active my rage ability and strike at the beast attacking me

Attack Roll1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Damage 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 = 14 if successful.

[Damion Ettelbreck]

I stride 20 feet forward, set down my lantern as to illuminate the area, and unsheathe my longsword.

[Izyk Darkwood]

*The sight of the demonic figure is appalling, but it isn't the strangest thing I've seen. Still, I don't want to get close to it, especially if it's got caustic blood...I focus on it, trying to dredge up some inkling of what it is...*

Knowledge (Planes):

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

[Morgra Bonecaller]

I'll try and recognize the demon 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

if that takes my action up I'll instead heal Victor while casting defensively

cast defensive 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

If successful 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

[Elessar Seabreeze]

Start thinking back to old sailor stories for anything similar to this monstrosity. Wondering if a bomb would even hurt it.

Arcana:

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

[Weezilwizard]

INITIATIVE ORDER (going into round 2)

First: Elessar Seabreeze (23)
Second: Blood Demon (23)
Third: Victor Darkmoor (19)
Fourth: Damion Ettelbrek (14)
Fifth: Morgra Bonecaller (12)
Sixth: Roderick VonDiablos (6)
Seventh: Izyk Darkwood (5)

FIRST ROUND:

Elessar did no damage (target had DR)
Blood Demon dealt 11 damage to Victor
Victor dealt 4 damage after DR
Damion drew his sword and set illumination
Morgra did not need to cast defensively, healed Victor for 9 points
Roderick narrowly missed the Blood Demon
Izyk Darkwood identified the creature as a denizen of the lower planes

RECAP:

going into the second round. so far the surprise round has passed (macade took 16 damage), and the first round has passed (both the demon and macade dealt some damage to each other), and now we're going into the second round and the first round actions resolve in order of initiative. once this combat is over we should all have a good feel how it works in a pbp format and things will resolve more naturally and will take less time in the future.

Elessar Seabreeze:

Knowledge arcana:

Knowledge Arcana = 21: "this is a blood demon, or babau as they are sometimes known. as denizens of the abyss, blood demons typically serve among the ranks of assassins and spies. they are the stealth operatives of covert activities during the blood wars. most blood demons have resistance to all the energy types except sonic. this particular demon is under the effects of a spell of some sort."

Blood Demon: The demon takes a sweep at Victor with 1 claw, attacks Roderick with 1 claw, and bites a random melee target.

Claw 1 vs Victor:

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13 vs AC 16 (+2 for the ward, -2 for raging)
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 damage if successful.

Claw 2 vs Roderick:

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 vs AC 16 (-2 for charging)
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 damage if successful.

Bite vs Random:

1d2 ⇒ 2 1 means Victor is bitten, 2 means Roderick is bitten.
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 vs Armor Class of 16 (both targets have same AC this round).
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 damage if successful.

[Weezilwizard]

Weezilwizard wrote:

1d2 ⇒ 2 1 means Victor is bitten, 2 means Roderick is bitten.

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 vs Armor Class of 16 (both targets have same AC this round).
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 damage if successful.

Rolling to confirm critical hit:

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26 vs AC of 16. Ouch! The Blood Demon sinks his fangs into Roderick, critically injuring him and doing an additional 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 damage.

[Weezilwizard]

Victor Dakmoor wrote:

On my initiative I active my rage ability and strike at the beast attacking me

Attack Roll1d20+9

Damage 2d6+7 if successful.

You successfully strike the blood demon, splitting a section of blood-slick skin. Ichor oozes from the wound, and the demon glares with retribution in its eyes.

Make a DC 18 Reflex save to avoid damaging your weapon on the demon's protective slime. (Even if you fail, I think your weapon has high enough hardness to negate the acid damage.)

[Morgra Bonecaller]

*Morgra backs up to access the situation stepping where the demon cannot hit him when he casts spells but still in touch range of Victor and Roderick and then Glares at the demon*

hex:

Evil Eye on the demon DC 14 If he fails 6 rounds of -2 AC if he makes it lasts for 1 round

[Victor Dakmoor]

After feeling my blade sink into the creature I notice his blood looks dangerous I try to pull my sword away quickly.

Reflex Save 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Afterwards I dodge swiftly out of the way of his next claw attack and take another brutal swing at the beast.

Attack Roll1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Damage 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 4) + 8 = 16 if successful

damage:

I calculated my damage wrong the first attack which is fine but this time I calculated it correctly as 2d6+8

Health:

30-14-11+4(rage)+9(heal)=18

[badmonkee08]

if you guys get hit please post your health with your next action like macade so me and ethan know whose at what

[Roderick VonDiablos]

Roderick falls lifeless from the claw and terrible bite of the creature

I didn't even hit the thing and it beat the hell out of me... I'm at -8 hp thanks to me having 18 and it doing 26 in 2 hits...

[Weezilwizard]

Roderick VonDiablos wrote:

Roderick falls lifeless from the claw and terrible bite of the creature

I didn't even hit the thing and it beat the hell out of me... I'm at -8 hp thanks to me having 18 and it doing 26 in 2 hits...

Bad luck (really bad luck) on the random bite. I never said whether or not you guys get hero points, I think it's only fair to give them to you guys if you're up against something this tough. Roderick can burn 2 hero points to stay alive, or a healer can burn a hero point and make a heal check DC 26 (healer will get +8 to the roll for the hero point) on their initiative to keep Roderick's wound from proving fatal.

[Stewart Perkins]

Weezilwizard wrote:

Roderick VonDiablos wrote:

Roderick falls lifeless from the claw and terrible bite of the creature

I didn't even hit the thing and it beat the hell out of me... I'm at -8 hp thanks to me having 18 and it doing 26 in 2 hits...

Bad luck (really bad luck) on the random bite. I never said whether or not you guys get hero points, I think it's only fair to give them to you guys if you're up against something this tough. Roderick can burn 2 hero points to stay alive, or a healer can burn a hero point and make a heal check DC 26 (healer will get +8 to the roll for the hero point) on their initiative to keep Roderick's wound from proving fatal.

I are dead. I have an 8 constitution, and it killed me on one round. I'll have to burn the 2 hp if we have them.

[Weezilwizard]

Stewart Perkins wrote:

I are dead. I have an 8 constitution, and it killed me on one round. I'll have to burn the 2 hp if we have them.

You guys will each have 2 hero points.

[Roderick VonDiablos]

I have none now, I will use my 2 to have the creatures claw and bite assault conveniently send me flying safely and unconciously away skittering across the floor like a horror movie... I now have 0 Hero Points and will be stable

[Damion Ettelbreck]

Brandishing my longsword, I move along side Victor and attempt to stab the beast while keeping my defenses tight.

spoiler:

Using a +2 attack bonus on combat expertise, making my AC 24 this round.

Attack 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

If succesful, Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

[Weezilwizard]

Morgra Bonecaller wrote:

*Morgra backs up to access the situation stepping where the demon cannot hit him when he casts spells but still in touch range of Victor and Roderick and then Glares at the demon*

Evil Eye on the demon DC 14 If he fails 6 rounds of -2 AC if he makes it lasts for 1 round

Saving Throw:

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 Will saving throw.

[Morgra Bonecaller]

*Morgra grabs a skull hanging from his vestments. He then recites the spell painted on the skull and armor made of force energy surrounds him as the skull crumbles to dust*

scroll:

Mage armor +4 ac

*Morgra then speaks to the demon in its native tongue*

" I tink it be time you be leavin demon"

[Weezilwizard]

Izyk's initiative next, then back to the top of the order with Elessar.

[Izyk Darkwood]

*In the face of such a ferocious opponent, I know that Snarl may need assistance in breaking through the thick skin of the demon should it make it past the others. A hand lays in his head, the guttural Draconic words issuing forth. Snarl's maw gleams with arcane light for an instant, and he seems emboldened by it, growling at the blood demon*

Spoiler:

I cast Magic Fang on Snarl. Both Snarl and Sludge ready actions to attack if the demon comes within range, either due to retreating or coming to attack. Snarl will pounce and Sludge has 10ft reach.

[Elessar Seabreeze]

intimidate:

1d20 ⇒ 15

After intimidating Damion, I will prepare to throw the bomb.

"Yea, you might want to move away from the demon."

Readied action to throw the bomb after everybody moves back.

attack:

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 ranged touch 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 if successful.

[Weezilwizard]

Combat Round 2 Recap:

Elessar identified the blood demon
Blood Demon dealt 26 damage to Roderick, nearly killing him
Victor dealt 6 damage to the Blood Demon
Damion engaged the blood demon, missed his attack roll
Morgra cast mage armor on himself
Roderick stabilizes at -7
Izyk Darkwood casts magic fang on his eidolons

ROUND 3, Blood Demon's initiative

Elessar is readying his action to launch a bomb after melee combatants move.

The Blood Demon conjures an orb of magical darkness, focusing the spell on the ground below him. The aura of darkness spreads to encompass the nonmagical lantern light, rendering the 20 foot radius around the demon completely dark.
This action provokes an attack of opportunity from Damion and Victor. The demon has -2 AC this round thanks to Morgra's hex. (these attacks will occur before the orb is formed, so there is no miss chance from darkness).
Once the magical darkness takes hold, the area will provide total concealment (50% miss chance).

hints from the DM:

looks like Elessar could possibly critically hit with his bomb, but in order for his readied action to go off, Damion and Victor will have to back away from the demon by at least 5 feet. (Damion and Victor can make melee attacks before taking movement, this way everyone can get at least 1 attack in)

[Elessar Seabreeze]

Rolling to confirm critical

roll:

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

If confirmed an extra 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

[Weezilwizard]

Morgra Bonecaller wrote:

*Morgra then speaks to the demon in its native tongue*

" I tink it be time you be leavin demon"

Telepathic response from the Blood Demon:

Your mind is filled with a sudden rush of fragmented words and images from the blood demon's telepathy. The experience is unnatural, chaotic, and violent.

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[Damion Ettelbreck]

Attack of opportunity: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

[Roderick VonDiablos]

Damion Ettelbreck wrote:

Attack of opportunity: 1d20 + 2

Not Moving then?

[Victor Dakmoor]

Attack of Opportunity1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12(suprising accuracy +1)

Damage 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 3) + 8 = 17 if successful

After his attack Victor takes step back (five) foot step0

Health:

30-14-11=4=9=18

Looks like a failed hit to me but here is the miss chance anyway
1d100 ⇒ 64

[Damion Ettelbreck]

Damage (if succesful) 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

I take a 5 foot step back after the thrust of my sword.

[Roderick VonDiablos]

On my initiative I'll continue to suck dust from the floor like Simon the Acolyte, us sidekick mooks gotta stick together!

[Weezilwizard]

you guys can't take a 5-foot step as part of your attacks of opportunity. right now it's the demon's intiative (you guys get the attack of opportunity on his action), then victor's initiative (he can take a standard action to swing, then he has a move action), followed by damion's initiative, followed by ethan's readied action if it triggers.

Initiative:

First: Elessar Seabreeze - readied action (23)
Second: Blood Demon - summoned darkness, provoked attacks <---- we are here (23)
Third: Victor Dakmoor (19)
Fourth: Damion Ettelbrek (14)
Fifth: Morgra Bonecaller (12)
Sixth: Roderick VonDiablos (6)
Seventh: Izyk Darkwood (5)

[Stewart Perkins]

Weezilwizard wrote:

you guys can't take a 5-foot step as part of your attacks of opportunity. right now it's the demon's intiative (you guys get the attack of opportunity on his action), then victor's initiative (he can take a standard action to swing, then he has a move action), followed by damion's initiative, followed by ethan's readied action if it triggers.

** spoiler omitted **

I'm amused most by you calling the characters by name, and then saying Ethan instead of Elessar...

[Weezilwizard]

Stewart Perkins wrote:

I'm amused most by you calling the characters by name, and then saying Ethan instead of Elessar...

Ethan Seabreeze, PhD in troll physics. when the f+~~ is macade going to post?

[Damion Ettelbreck]

Noticing Victor hesitating, and hoping it does not have to come down to felching, I slice at the demon with all my strength.

Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

After my swing I carefully back up a few steps.

[Damion Ettelbreck]

Miss chance (11-20 is good) : 1d20 ⇒ 9

[Victor Dakmoor]

Victor takes another five foot step in the direct he thinks is away from the demon after hearing Elessar metion something about a bomb which is likely to explode with fire.

[Spawn of Dagon]

Darkness doesn't work the same in pathfinder.

[Weezilwizard]

Victor Dakmoor wrote:

Victor takes another five foot step in the direct he thinks is away from the demon after hearing Elessar metion something about a bomb which is likely to explode with fire.

You still get an attack action if you'd like to take one on your intitiative.

Spawn of Dagon wrote:

Darkness doesn't work the same in pathfinder.

Pathfinder darkness snuffs out nonmagical light sources and causes the illumination to drop one level. In this case, that means complete darkness in the 20' radius. Complete darkness equals 50% miss chance, it's total concealment. Pathfinder darkness allows creatures with darkvision to function normally.

[Stewart Perkins]

Weezilwizard wrote:

Victor Dakmoor wrote:

Victor takes another five foot step in the direct he thinks is away from the demon after hearing Elessar metion something about a bomb which is likely to explode with fire.

You still get an attack action if you'd like to take one on your intitiative.

Spawn of Dagon wrote:

Darkness doesn't work the same in pathfinder.

Pathfinder darkness snuffs out nonmagical light sources and causes the illumination to drop one level. In this case, that means complete darkness in the 20' radius. Complete darkness equals 50% miss chance, it's total concealment. Pathfinder darkness allows creatures with darkvision to function normally.

yea we just went through the change in darkness in my "Curse of Stew Killing every PC All the Time Crimson Throne" game

[Victor Dakmoor]

Victor swings wildly at the demon as he scatters away!

Attack Roll1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Damage 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 5) + 8 = 14 if successful

health:

30-14-11+4+9=18

[Elessar Seabreeze]

Well since he is in a Darkness spell now I have to roll miss chance. High = Success

1d100 ⇒ 28