
GM the Fifth |

Botting Telerin. She will move just north of the doorway (AA37) so she can see everyone, and cast Haste. This position also covers everyone in her Magic Circle Against Evil.
ghoul 9, bite vs Alexa: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
ghoul 9, claw vs Alexa: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
ghoul 9, claw vs Alexa: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
The blinded ghoul in front of Alexa lashes out wildly but doesn't come close to its target.
ghoul 10, bite vs Uriel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
ghoul 10, claw vs Uriel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
ghoul 10, crit confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
ghoul 10, claw damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
ghoul 10, claw vs Uriel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
The ghoul ahead of Uriel and on his left similarly lashes out, but it can see and manages a strike against the armored warrior.
@Uriel, I need another DC13 save to avoid paralysis
This next set of actions is why I've been hesitant to bot players in this particular combat, but our pacing is suffering as we spend days waiting for people.
And then, the north door in the room opens up and two more ghouls barrel in to strike at the party from behind.
ghoul 13, claw vs Telerin: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
The first assaults Telerin, but its claws come up short.
ghoul 14, claw vs Arloric: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
The second runs past her and seeks our Arloric, but it too misses its mark.
Note: The light from Darya's shield is fading, and those without darkvision will be unable to see into the next room when her turn comes.
Round 3
Modifiers:
+2 defl to AC, +2 resist to Saves (Magic Circle Against Evil; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+1 atk, +1 dodge AC and Refl, +30' movement (Haste; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+2 insight AC, +2 insight to Refl (Echoes of Nature's Song; all; source: Arloric)
_________
Kelly, Alexa <---
Arloric, Darya
half-demon, ghoul 12
Uriel, Telerin
ghoul 9, ghoul 10, ghoul 13, ghoul 14
>>> Battle Map <<<

Alexa Dorne |

With Telerin's magic empowering her, Alexa starts stabbing at blinded ghouls!
Stab vs. Ghoul 9: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 = 19
Sneak Attack Damage?: 1d6 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (6, 6, 6) = 21
Stab vs. Whichever other Blinded Ghoul Remains: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12
Sneak Attack Damage?: 1d6 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (6) + 2 + (5, 6, 6) = 25

Uriel Aurelius |

Fortitude: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Uriel glances at the ghoul with a contemptuous look that says something along the lines of "You're next."

GM the Fifth |

Botting Kelly
Kelly turns back to face off against this latest ghoul threat, moving up alongside Telerin.
Melee attack, kukri, vs ghoul 13: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
kukri damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
She slashes into it with her kukri, leaving a putrid, gaping wound behind.
After that, the room with he half demon is plunged, once again, into darkness.
Without darkvision, you can't see past Darya
Round 3
Modifiers:
+2 defl to AC, +2 resist to Saves (Magic Circle Against Evil; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+1 atk, +1 dodge AC and Refl, +30' movement (Haste; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+2 insight AC, +2 insight to Refl (Echoes of Nature's Song; all; source: Arloric)
_________
Kelly, Alexa, Arloric, Darya <---
half-demon, ghoul 12
Uriel, Telerin
ghoul 10, ghoul 13, ghoul 14
>>> Battle Map <<<

Darya Flamekissed |

Half turning in the doorway to assess the situation in both rooms, Darya begins to chant in Celestial, can call forth an angel spirit that bonds to her, causing her manifesting a resplendent halo, this one a ring of brilliant blue flames rather than her usual ring of gold light.
The air fills with the crackle of divine fire, sending a blaze of light in all directions, banishing the darkness, bathing her companions with eerie light, an aura of flame settling upon them all. Staring down the half-demon with a predatory smile, she points her blade at the half-fiend, a promise of a swift and brutal death.
Standard action: Activate Divine bond. Swift action. Activate smite vs Half Demon
Divine Bond: Angelic Bond: As a standard action, the paladin can call forth an angel spirit that bonds to her, causing her to manifest a resplendent halo. This bond allows the paladin to shine light as per continual flame for 1 minute per paladin level. Additionally, while the halo shines, all allies within 20 feet gain the benefits of protection from evil, except the deflection and resistance bonuses are +3 (overlaps with Telerin's spell. All bonuses increase to +3
Continual flame is 3rd level spell. Light spells counter and dispel darkness spells of an equal or lower level.
Darya's AC 22 (25 vs Half Demon)

GM the Fifth |

@Arloric, you can finish your turn out at any time.
half-nabasu, weapon attack vs Uriel: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29
weapon damage, smite good, bane: 1d6 + 19 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 19 + (6, 3) = 34
The half-demon, rising to Uriel's challenge with a malevolent smile, steps forward into combat. He brings the aspergillum around and it slams into Uriel's armor with a metallic thud. It's like being struck by a wall, and the paladin reels from the force of a blow far more powerful than a weapon that size should deliver. This is followed by an unholy energy that jolts him like a lightning strike.
half-nabasu, bite attack vs Alexa: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
bite damage?: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
It then turns its attention to Alexa, biting at her with razor-sharp teeth.
@Alexa, I believe your AC is 22 at this point, with all bonuses accounted for?
ghoul 12, bite vs Uriel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
ghoul 12, claw 1 vs Uriel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
ghoul 12, claw 2 vs Uriel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
The ghoul at Uriel's left tries to take advantage, but the woefully outclassed undead rages uselessly against the paladin's armor and protection.
Round 3
Modifiers:
+2 defl to AC, +2 resist to Saves (Magic Circle Against Evil; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+1 atk, +1 dodge AC and Refl, +30' movement (Haste; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+2 insight AC, +2 insight to Refl (Echoes of Nature's Song; all; source: Arloric)
_________
Kelly, Alexa, Arloric, Darya
half-demon, ghoul 12
Uriel, Telerin <---
ghoul 10, ghoul 13, ghoul 14
>>> Battle Map <<<

Darya Flamekissed |

+2 defl to AC, +2 resist to Saves goes up to +3 if within 20 ft of Darya
Also since Resistance bonuses and Morale bonuses stack, all allies within 30ft of Darya have a +4 vs fear, +7 if within 20ft, and +8 if adjacent

Uriel Aurelius |

Uriel is momentarily stunned by the tremendous force of the mace. Stepping back slightly, he channels healing energy into the wound, then directs more energy into a protective shield.
5 foot step, swift-Lay on Hands, Move-lay on hands, Standard-use Corruption Resistance SLA.
Lay on Hands: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 4) = 7
Lay on Hands: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) = 9

Uriel Aurelius |
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But for the ongoing combat, I don't think anyone in the party would mind squeezing up against Darya too terribly much. :)

GM the Fifth |

Arloric's scimitar slices into the ghoul twice, and its enthusiasm dips as it encounters more resistance than it was expecting.
Botting Telerin
Telerin steps towards the doorway, the only place she can move to cast a spell without being harassed. The stately elf gestures with her hands, and bolts of force fire out from her fingers. One flies towards the ghoul engaged with Arloric, the other two at the ghoul that accosted her.
Force damage, ghoul 14: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Force damage, ghoul 13: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4
This is too much for the former, and the ghoul topples over, once again lifeless.
The latter absorbs the blows, and presses the attack.
bite vs Kelly: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
claw 1 vs Kelly: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
claw 2 vs Kelly: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
It lashes out at Kelly with claws and teeth, but the barbarian is nimble and well protected, and emerges unscathed.
Inside the next room, one of the ghouls starts forward the half-demon says, "Out of my way!" After this rebuke, it scurries behind him over to Alexa, then lashes out with a claw.
Claw vs Alexa: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Claw damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
@Alexa, I need another DC13 Fort save to avoid paralysis.
Round 4
Modifiers:
+2 defl to AC, +2 resist to Saves (Magic Circle Against Evil; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+3 defl to AC, +3 resist to Saves (Angelic Bond; All PC's; source: Darya)
+1 atk, +1 dodge AC and Refl, +30' movement (Haste; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+2 insight AC, +2 insight to Refl (Echoes of Nature's Song; all; source: Arloric)
_________
Kelly, Alexa, Arloric, Darya (squeezing) <---
half-demon, ghoul 12
Uriel (squeezing), Telerin
ghoul 10, ghoul 14
>>> Battle Map <<<

Darya Flamekissed |

"In such a hurry! Come on then!!" Darya roars at the half-demon, taking a single step forward, her blade a dazzling blur of divine fury as she attacks.
Smite: +1 evil outsider bane longsword/Haste: 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 17 + 1 = 30
1d8 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23
2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6
Smite: +1 evil outsider bane longsword/Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 1 = 19
1d8 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3
Hasted attack
Smite: +1 evil outsider bane longsword/Haste: 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 17 + 1 = 27
1d8 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20
2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11
Darya 5ft steps to AB,39 and full attacks w/haste
Darya's current AC 25 (28 vs Half Demon)

GM the Fifth |

Arloric slashes at the ghoul with his scimitar but he can't penetrate the leathery hide of the undead.
Darya steps forward, her longsword surging with Ragathiel's might. Her first strike slashes into the half-demon and flashes with holy radiance, but while the sword leaves a nasty wound behind the divine fires are nearly smothered by some force that's surrounding the creature.
You get the very clear sense that your smite is not getting through completely. In terms of game mechanics, there is some form of DR at work here.
Her second attack comes up short, but the third strikes true. This time, Ragathiel's power surges and the demon grimaces in turn, but again she gets the sense that there should have been more of an impact.
Still, her ferocious assault has left its mark, and you see the demon's confidence waver.
No time to update the map at the moment, and I apologize. The VTT is up to date however. Darya and Uriel have switched places from the previous round, and are no longer squeezing.
@Alexa and @Kelly are up.

Alexa Dorne |

Crit?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 Nope!
Fortitude Save *Bond*: 1d20 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 = 8
Mythic Surge!: 1d6 ⇒ 4 AAARGH ONE OFF
Alexa goes rigid.

Alexa Dorne |

I forgot that.
Alexa goes rigid... for a moment. Then she responds to the ghoul's bite by stabbing it.
Stab *Haste*: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 = 22
Damage?: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Stab *Haste*: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10
Damage?: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Kelly Littlekettle |

Kelly chops and slices at the ghoul.
Gladius Haste Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
Gladius Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Gladius Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Kukri Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Gladius Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Gladius Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Gladius Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Kukri Damage: 1d3 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Gladius Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
Gladius Crit Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Rage: +2 Attack and damage, +2 will, +12 Temp HP, -2 AC
World Serpent: +2 AC vs outsiders/aberrations, +2 saves vs spells from outsiders/aberrations, weapons count as all alignments for DR purposes.

GM the Fifth |

Kelly eviscerates the remaining ghoul that was threatening the rear of the party. Alexa, in the mean time, drives her gladius into the one in front of her. It's a solid hit, but not enough to stop its assault.
half-demon, attack vs Darya: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
The half-demon raises its aspergillum at the red-haired paladin that stepped into the other's place, but she is not the one he had singled out and the blow lacks the same punch as the one which struck Uriel. The aspergillum strikes Darya's armor with a thud, but it's not enough to cause injury.
ghoul 12 bite vs Darya: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
ghoul 12 claw 1 vs Darya: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
ghoul 12 claw 2 vs Darya: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
The ghoul next to her continues its useless assault.
Round 4
Modifiers:
+2 defl to AC, +2 resist to Saves (Magic Circle Against Evil; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+3 defl to AC, +3 resist to Saves (Angelic Bond; All PC's; source: Darya)
+1 atk, +1 dodge AC and Refl, +30' movement (Haste; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+2 insight AC, +2 insight to Refl (Echoes of Nature's Song; all; source: Arloric)
_________
Kelly, Alexa, Arloric, Darya
half-demon, ghoul 12
Uriel (squeezing), Telerin<---
ghoul 10
>>> Battle Map <<<

Uriel Aurelius |

Uriel slips past Darya to stand beside the half-demon. With a snarl, he says to the half-demon "Heaven's vengeance has come upon you! Your end is nigh!"
Smite Evil, +3 to attack, +6 to damage (+12 on first hit vs. evil outsider), damage bypasses all DR.
Attack, Vital Strike: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Damage, Magical/Cold Iron/Slashing: 2d10 + 23 ⇒ (5, 2) + 23 = 30
Attack, Vital Strike: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
Damage, Magical/Cold Iron/Slashing: 2d10 + 23 ⇒ (10, 8) + 23 = 41

Telerin Quenya |

The wizardress, now that she can see, casts a glob of acid at ghoul 10
1d20 - 4 + 4 ⇒ (9) - 4 + 4 = 9 rta
1d3 ⇒ 2 acid

GM the Fifth |

Uriel re-enters the fray, darting around Darya as he goes.
Half-demon, AoO vs Uriel: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28
aspergillum damage + smite good: 1d6 + 19 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 19 + (4, 4) = 29
The half demon sees the opening, and brings his aspergillum around to strike at him as he passes. Like before, it's an astoundingly powerful blow.
ghoul 12, AoO vs Uriel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
ghoul 10, AoO vs Uriel: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
The ghouls try to do the same, but Uriel's armor is too thick and they claw useless at him as he runs by.
Uriel responds with a punishing blow of his own, though the spell protecting the demon seems to blut some of its edge. Regardless, the half-demon is heavily wounded now, and his earlier bravado has evaporated.
Telerin lobs acid at the ghoul harassing Alexa, but in the effort to avoid hitting her friend the blob goes wide and misses its target.
ghoul 10, bite attack vs Alexa: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
ghoul 10, claw attack vs Alexa: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
ghoul 10, claw attack vs Alexa: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
That same ghoul continues its assault against Alexa, but its jaws close only on air and neither of its claws find their mark.
Round 5
Modifiers:
+2 defl to AC, +2 resist to Saves (Magic Circle Against Evil; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+3 defl to AC, +3 resist to Saves (Angelic Bond; All PC's; source: Darya)
+1 atk, +1 dodge AC and Refl, +30' movement (Haste; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+2 insight AC, +2 insight to Refl (Echoes of Nature's Song; all; source: Arloric)
_________
Kelly, Alexa, Arloric, Darya <---
half-demon, ghoul 12
Uriel, Telerin
ghoul 10
>>> Battle Map <<<

Alexa Dorne |

Alexa growls and stabs at the ghoul attacking her again.
Stab *Haste*: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16
Damage?: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Stab *Haste*: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9
Damage?: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Darya Flamekissed |

Darya presses the attack with flurry of strikes, hoping to penetrate the half demon's guard.
Smite: +1 evil outsider bane longsword/Haste: 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 17 + 1 = 29
1d8 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20
2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
Haste
Smite: +1 evil outsider bane longsword/Haste: 1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 17 + 1 = 25
1d8 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22
2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7
Smite: +1 evil outsider bane longsword/Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 1 = 20
1d8 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

GM the Fifth |

Kelly holding for now
Ghoul 12, bite vs Darya: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Ghoul 12, claw vs Darya: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Ghoul 12, claw vs Darya: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Trapped between Uriel, a wall, and a table, the ghoul next to the two paladins has no choice but to stay in the fight. It lashes out again at Darya, sensing she's less protected than her companion. But these terms are relative, and she proves just as impossible to hit.
Round 5
Modifiers:
+2 defl to AC, +2 resist to Saves (Magic Circle Against Evil; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+3 defl to AC, +3 resist to Saves (Angelic Bond; All PC's; source: Darya)
+1 atk, +1 dodge AC and Refl, +30' movement (Haste; All PCs; source: Telerin)
+2 insight AC, +2 insight to Refl (Echoes of Nature's Song; all; source: Arloric)
_________
Kelly, Alexa, Arloric, Darya
ghoul 12
Uriel, Telerin <---
ghoul 10
>>> Battle Map <<<

Telerin Quenya |

Another glob os acid comes out from the elven lady's outstretched hand
1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 4 = 15 rta
1d3 ⇒ 3

Uriel Aurelius |

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Damage, Magical Cold Iron slashing: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage, Magical Cold Iron slashing: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Crit?
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage, Magical Cold Iron slashing: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Uriel makes the ghoul pay for its mistake with two quick slashes from Radiance.

GM the Fifth |

Telerin sends a ball of acid into the ghoul across from Alexa, and it collapses to the ground, acid sizzling through its decaying flesh. Uriel strikes at the remaining ghoul, and in one motion Radiance cuts it in two at its torso.
And with that, it's all over.
No obvious foes remain. We are out of initiative.

Alexa Dorne |

Alexa lets out a groan of pain as the adrenaline finally starts to burn out, and she leans against the nearby wall. She's drenched in ichor and blood.

Darya Flamekissed |

"You took a couple of pretty vicious hits there." Darya says, slipping an arm around Alexa to help support her. The paladin's hand rests gently in the small of her companion's back, warm and soothing as she directs healing energy into her wounded companion.
Lay on Hands/Greater Mercy: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2) = 12
Lay on Hands/Greater Mercy: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 6) = 13

Alexa Dorne |
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Feeling lightheaded after leaning against the wall, Alexa doesn't object to Darya putting her hand around her.
"...you have really beautiful eyes..." The emberkin mumbles, moments before her impending delirium is dispelled by two currents of warm healing energy.
She takes a breath as most of her injuries heal. Some pain still remains, but she can at least stand on her own for now.

Darya Flamekissed |

The amber flames in Darya's eyes seem to dance with genuine delight as she warmly gazes down at Alexa for a moment, another of her sunlight smiles flashing through their bleak surroundings for a moment.
"Careful, you might make me blush." she says solely for Alexa's benefit, gazing into her fellow aasimar's smoky eyes for a moment before taking a step back. If possible, her smile actually seems to brighten a little more.

Alexa Dorne |

Alexa blinks a few times to clear her vision, realizing just what she said--and how Darya responded.
"What, you don't get that compliment often?" She answers, straightening herself up and brushing off some nonexistent dirt from her chain shirt.

Darya Flamekissed |

"I've heard it once or twice...but never from someone with an eye for beauty like you. And never said so honestly."

Alexa Dorne |
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The roguish emberkin tilts her head at Darya, a bit of a blush creeping into her cheeks.
"With all due respect, I find that a little difficult to believe." She says with a scratch of her head.

Uriel Aurelius |

Uriel sees to his own injuries, then checks the corpse of the half-fiend.
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23