Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:11/11 CMD: 22] d20+19=37 ; d20+19=32 ; Monday September 3rd, 2012 4:03:10 PM
Garret continues to dive, roll, and kick through the web with amazing accuracy (Acrobatics: 37). While he kicks and tumbles, he watches for any effect or anything else going on (Perception: 32).
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) d100=56 ; d100=50 ; Monday September 3rd, 2012 6:40:57 PM
(miss chances are 56 and 50. I think heroes historically take highs right?)
Co-DM Ian Monday September 3rd, 2012 9:41:54 PM Due to today being a holiday in North America and an unfortunately timed stomach bug, a post will be up tomorrow.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 14 Ffted 22 HP 102/102 CMD 28 Tuesday September 4th, 2012 12:36:17 PM
OOC: Zeph, what I do is say in the post what I'm using, < 50 a miss, <50 a hit. but yeah, typically we all choose 25+ or 50+ as the hit %.
Ian: Get well, get well soon, we all whish you well...
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:11/11 CMD: 22] Tuesday September 4th, 2012 1:41:26 PM
Garret pauses a moment to look around. He notices a small rock on the ground that is very round. He bends over and picks up the rock. He looks at it closely, then drops it into the pouch at his belt, perhaps for later use.
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] d20+16=25 ; d20+13=18 ; Tuesday September 4th, 2012 5:40:08 PM
If Keela does get a chance to counterspell, her Spellcraft is 25 to identify the spell. Her Concentration check is 18, which probably will not allow her to cast.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Tuesday September 4th, 2012 9:25:19 PM
OOC: checking in.
ACDM Cayzle Tuesday September 4th, 2012 11:35:24 PM
Friends, I just wanted to pop in to mention that the PTB are aware of how you guys are all doing, and we are 100 percent supportive of you all and your DMs. DM Ian is now coming on to complete this fight -- please help him out and give him the benefit of the doubt as he works hard to adjudicate stuff he is inheriting from DM Zach.
We PTB are convinced that the best games are those where every player responds to a daily DM post - even a "check-in" post is better than no post! We want to encourage and support you Uncharted Heroes as you all improve your posting and work toward getting to this board every day. Please feel free to send me any comments or questions at cayzle@cayzle.com.
Real life happens to everybody, and I know your DMs Zach and Ian are doing their best to get the job done well. Thanks!
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Wednesday September 5th, 2012 8:53:13 AM
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Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:11/11 CMD: 22] Wednesday September 5th, 2012 11:49:19 AM
Garret looks for a larger rock outcropping near the edge of the web and he takes a seat, crossing his legs. He calls out, "Hey, anyone have the latest chainmail monthly?"
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Wednesday September 5th, 2012 12:23:28 PM
Keela reclines on the tentacles. "No," she tells Garret, "but there's a really interesting article about material components in the current Arcane Quarterly."
Alexi AC 26 Tch 14 Ffted 22 HP 102/102 CMD 28 Wednesday September 5th, 2012 7:47:02 PM
Alexi quips back, "This centerfold is wearing some chainmail, and when I say Some, that's exactly what I mean. You wanna study it for its workmanship?"
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 24/15/20, CMD 27] [HASTED] Wednesday September 5th, 2012 8:55:32 PM
Anrete sulks at his dark corner, waiting for something to poke with his pointy stick.
Revenge -- DM Zach Wednesday September 5th, 2012 9:28:27 PM Alexi gashes "big red" with his last attack, doing a good bit of damage.
This gives along with the darkness gives Zeph the perfect opportunity to slide his blade into the demons chest. Black blood can be heard sizzling on Zeph's blade as he pulls it from the creatures sternum yet somehow the demon is still on its feet.
Anrete gets a chance an AoO on one of the smaller demons as it moves.
Garrett knocks the webs down and all of the gems crash to the ground. The clang all over the stone floor.
Keela gets a choice on which of the two small demons she wants to try and counterspell.
Both the first and second demons cast spells that will affect Zeph, Anrete, Alexi, and Garret. Will Save 21 for both spells or be Paralyzed. Both spells are Mass Hold Person
The big demon gargles and steps back from both Zeph and Alexi. He is obviously close to death. He calls out to Zeph. "Enjoy fighting her." As he does Zeph sees the image of his mother appear before... but she is change, she has demonic features, fangs, blood red eyes, and long claws. She whispers to Zeph, "I'm coming for you son." Zeph make a Will Save DC 21 to Highlight to display spoiler: {This is not your mother, it is a Phantasmal Killer} If you fail the Will Save, make a Fortitude Will Save: DC 21 or your mothers touch kills you.
Davdok feel free to make two actions this round.
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] d20+13=24 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 12:23:04 AM
[Keela's Concentration check DC to cast a spell is 10+grappler's CMB+spell level. Based on the DM post, the tentacles have a CMB of 16. Therefore Keela's Concentration check DC is 26+spell level. Keela rolled an 18. She did not successfully cast her Dispel Magic. Therefore, the spell was not countered, and the Dispel Magic was lost.]
"Well, that didn't work," she mutters. There's very little she can do, but she feels as if she should be doing something, so she tries to cast Magic Missile at one of the smaller demons. That spell, too, fizzles.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:11/11 CMD: 22] d20+17=26 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+27=35 ; d20=13 ; d20=9 ; d20+22=24 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 12:30:12 PM
Garret feels the wave of magic pass over him from the demons, but he shrugs them off (will saves: 26, 35) and looks around to see to the others. When he realizes how much Keela is struggling, he runs over to attempt to help free her from the tentacles. He moves to the edge of the tentacles and jumps high over the tentacles (Acrobatics: 35) to land next to Keela. He reaches out and tries to pull the tentacles away from Keela.
OOC: I don't know what to roll to help Keela. Aid another? 13. Str? 9 CMD? 24.
DM: ZachI know it is probably not in the rules, but if you want to "pick her up" and pull her out of the tentacles, I'll let you spend this round and the next one to do so. No need for rolls, as I know the tentacles have no chance of grabbing you.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 14 Ffted 22 HP 102/102 CMD 28 d20+5=21 ; d20+5=12 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 6:58:02 PM
Saves: 1) Will +5 DC21 = 21! 2) Will +5 DC 21 = 12 :(
Spells in effect: Bull Str: +4 STR Haste: +1 att, +1 dodge to AC, +1 Ref Saves, Move +30, +1 extra Att with Full Round Att.
And: Cavalier Order of the Dragon Challenge: All allies receive a +1 circumstance bonus on melee attacks on target of Challenge whenever the Cavalier threatens the target. The cavalier's melee attacks deal extra damage whenever the attacks are made against the target of his challenge. This extra damage is equal to the cavalier's level.
Alexi feels himself stiffen but wills himself to ignore it, then focuses on the retreating red demon and realizes his mistake of not taking the second demon into account when his whole body fails to obey his desire to finish off the Red Menace!
Through the mental Link he warns Keela, Garret, Zeph, and Sjurd, the others with the Al Mathir Link, "I'm stuck! I can't move! Finish off the biggy before he can Gate away or bring others in!"
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 24/15/20, CMD 27] [HASTED] d20+20=32 ; d20+13=18 ; 2d4+19=22 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+9=20 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 10:09:15 PM
Bursting forth from the shadows, Anrete smashes his guisarme onto the demon to knock the demon onto the floor.
(pending results) Following on with his attack, the wiry warrior stabbed down violently at the prone creature.
Before fallen under the paralyzing spells.
OOC: Do I get to AOO the demon again if it had fallen down and hence still within my reach (before casting the hold spell??)
--------------------------------------- AOO on small demon: Trip Attack: CMB:32, Greater Trip AOO: Power Attack: 18 vs Prone (-4 AC) & Flatfooted (cuz sneak??), DMG: 22 + 6 (sneak) = 28.
Will save 17 & 20 (failed on both).
DM Zach:I stared my DM post before yours went up... I'll have to see how to resolve this as it won't really affect anyone being paralyzed, well except you since everyone else failed the second save, however it will affect the damage that Alexi takes. I'll get back after checking on that.
Revenge -- DM Zach 3d6=6 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+19=34 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=9 ; 2d6=12 ; 2d6=10 ; d4=1 ; Thursday September 6th, 2012 10:27:18 PM Keela tries to cast a spell but is ineffective. She is extremely exhausted having had her life force taken away and fighting these black tentacles for the past few moments.
Garrett comes and begins the process of freeing her. It looks like in a few more seconds he just might get her free!
Alexi shakes off the effects of the first spell but the second stops him in his tracks. He uses his link to let the others know what is going on. "I'm stuck! I can't move! Finish off the biggy before he can Gate away or bring others in!" he calls out.
Anyone affected by the Hold Person is going to be in such a state for 8 rounds. You may make a new saving throw each round. If affected by both, you must make a save for each one.
Zeph will either be dead or take 6 damage from the Demon.
Sjurd, Davdok, and Anrete all seem to be at a loss for what to do. Any of you who posts in the next 24 hours gets last rounds actions and these. If not, you will just get whatever round you post in from here on out.
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Big Red notices no one attacked him and realizes he might still survive this battle. He steps back again and casts another spell and four more demons identical to Big Red appear. They all move into a large group and it is impossible to know which is which. (Mirror Image)
The fist and second demon see Alexi freeze up and charge him, both biting him furiously. The first Deals 25 damage while the second deals 22 damage.
A Quick Note -- DM Zach Thursday September 6th, 2012 10:37:05 PM
As the DM of the game having the most issues all I can say is I apologize and understand how frustrated you as players are. I try to keep you guys in the loop and current with what is going on. I won't give you an excuse but I will say I am trying my darnedest given my current work situation. I have one or two times a week when I am literally up for 40-44 hours straight. During that time I do not go home but go straight from work to school and back to work with each of those lasting at least 12 hours. I sleep for 20 minutes in my car in the morning before school and often my choice comes down to putting up a DM post during lunch, eating lunch, or sleeping another 20-30 minutes in my next classes room.
I can post from my phone but that quality is often unacceptable. When I tried to switch off, Ian got sick and couldn't post. It took me the weekend to realize something was wrong. I apologize and promise I am trying to make good, Wold Quality posts. Doesn't always happen and I am sorry. You guys deserve better. I promise I'll keep trying.
-Zach R.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:11/11 CMD: 22] Friday September 7th, 2012 12:15:43 PM
Garret grabs and pulls at the writhing tentacles around Keela. Each time he removes one, another seems to appear. Finally, it seems that she is free! Garret quickly grabs her, looks around to the area free of tentacles and makes an incredible jump, carrying her free, and setting her on the ground out of range of the tentacles. He winks at her and quickly turns to head back towards the tentacles and the demons.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Friday September 7th, 2012 12:53:24 PM
(OOC: Post coming soon, sorry guys, busy week)
Revenge -- DM Zach Friday September 7th, 2012 4:46:29 PM Going to do a retcon. I try not to do these but since it is to your guys benefit I hope you don't mind =)
Anrete smacks the first demon before it gets a chance to do anything and it falls to the ground. Therefore, the first Mass Hold Person does not go off. If you rolled two saves, disregard your first one. If you failed the first save, ignore it. Just work off of what happened on your second save. Therefore since the demon was one the ground, its turn would be used to stand up, not attack Alexi who does not take the first 25 damage.
Alright, go ahead and post using those changes to my last DM Post.
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Friday September 7th, 2012 5:33:28 PM
Free of the tentacles (yes?) Keela teleports to a safer distance. She takes Garret with her, if he wants to come.
[Cast Dimension Door. Hard to pinpoint a location without a map, but I'd like to be clear of the in-fighting, but still close enough to lob spells.]
Alexi AC 26 Tch 14 Ffted 22 HP 80/102 CMD 28 d20+5=19 ; Friday September 7th, 2012 7:54:31 PM
OOC: Ah, shoot! It would be the first demon, the one I made my save on, to get Anrette's boot! :(
So Alexi is still stuck.
IC: If Alexi could wince he would, but since he can't, he steels himself, so to speak, emotionally, for the hit, as he senses one of the demons aproach, and feels the pain of the wound. Whatever happend to the other he does not know. He tries to search the Link to catch the thoughts of his friends to know what's going on behind him as multiple Big Reds pop up before him. Even that he does not know since he is in the dark!
OOC: The area there still is in Darkness, right? Do the demons see in Deeper Darkness or do they also need to roll their Miss chance?
Will Save for this round: 20+5 DC21 = 19
Revenge -- DM Zach Sunday September 9th, 2012 4:52:45 PM OOC: I was hoping to get a post up tonight, but I'm still waiting on the people who haven't posted since Wednesday or later to post. I'll give them a few more hours and then go ahead and post the "Friday" DM Post.
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 24/15/20, CMD 27] [HASTED] [HELD] d20+9=14 ; d20+9=16 ; Sunday September 9th, 2012 11:02:06 PM
Still as a statues, Anrete rolls his eyes as he glances at the demon in front of him.
"Oh dear. Seems like even the powers are against me."
=================================== Will save 14 (failed) Use a Hero pt to reroll: Will save 16 (failed)
Revenge -- DM Zach d20+19=22 ; d8+6=7 ; 3d6=5 ; d8+6=10 ; Monday September 10th, 2012 5:43:26 AM Sjurd, Zeph, and Davdok seem to be at a loss for what to do so do... nothing.
Garrett is able to free Keela enough to allow her to dimension door him and her to a safe distance from the darkness, tentacles and demons, but still where they can lob spells. (Pick any distance or place you want... its not a problem since, afterall we have no map.)
Anrete and Alexi also do nothing but for completely diffrent reasons, what being held and all.
------------------ The demon that bit Alexi before attemps to take him out of the fight. He tries to Coup De Grace Alexi biting a huge chunk out of his throat. Take 22 Damage and make a DC 32 Fortitude Save or Die. (I rolled to it and realized a Coup De Grace doesn't require one.)
The first demon moves towards and stands over Anrete, licking his lips as if he plans to do the same thing as the second demon just did to Alexi.
Big Red decides this is his chance to escape with his life and disappears for good.
"P" is still no where to be seen.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) d20+16=31 ; d20+16=33 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+15=30 ; d10+4=12 ; d10+4=10 ; 4d6=13 ; 4d6=19 ; 2d6=12 ; 2d6=7 ; 5d4+5=15 ; Monday September 10th, 2012 8:35:39 AM
(WIll saves = 31 and 33)
Zeph sees the image of his mother and smiles at it... then flies right through it to the demon attacking Anrete!
Zeph stabs it in the back and slashes veraciously (Hit AC 27 and 30 for 22slashing+32sneak attack+19holy = 64 damage!)
If that does not kill it, then Zeph will use his Quickcast rod and blasts it with a face full of Magic Missile!(15 damage)
Spells Level 0: Detect Magic, Detect Victim, Mage Hand, Read Magic Level 1:Shield(x), Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Shocking Grasp, Magic Missilex3 Level 2:Knock, Scorching Rayx2, Web, Resist Energy Level 3: Displacement, Heroism(x), Fireball(x), Fly (x) Level 4: Elemental Body, Dimensional Anchor, Fleshworm Infestation Wands: Protection from Evil, Cure Light Wounds, Mage Armor Rods: Extend (3/3), Quickcast (3/3), Greater Silent (3/3) ------Active Spells--------- Mage Armor: +4ACs Shield+ +4ACs Prot vs. Evil: +2ACs, saves Fly: fly Nemesis Insight: +2 to hit, spell DCs, poison DCs vs. P and his minions Heroism: +2 to hit, skills, saves. Haste: +1 to hit, +1 reflex saves, extra attack, 60ft move speed. Det Magic: See magical auras
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Monday September 10th, 2012 8:37:06 AM
(OOC: Wow. Would it be OK to rewind a bit? What happened to Sjurd?)
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 24/15/20, CMD 27] [HASTED] [HELD] d20+9=25 ; d20+19=21 ; d20=16 ; d20=13 ; d20=11 ; 2d4+19=27 ; 2d4+19=27 ; 2d4+19=23 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=6 ; Monday September 10th, 2012 10:12:13 AM
Just as the demon approaches, Anrete grins and fades into invisibility before spinning into a whirlwind of actions - his polearm smashing from various angles.
--------------------------------- Will save 25 (passed!) Fades into invisibility Trip attack 1: CMB 22 (forgot to +1 from haste)
I rolled 3 d20 for my subsequent 2 attacks (1 from my 2nd attack, 1 from my haste attack, 1 for AOO if any), cuz how I act will depend on what happened.
If 1st trip works, I will power attack AOO followed with 2 more attacks. else, I will trip again for 2nd attack, and repeat for the 3rd if it fails.
So it will work up to:
Case1: 1st Attack: Trip CMB 22 + 2(invisible) Success PowerAttk AOO: AB 16+13=29 + 2(invisible) vs Prone(-4 AC), Invisible (no dex) 2nd Attack: AB 13+13=26 + 2(invisible) vs Prone(-4 AC), Invisible (no dex) 3rd Attack: AB 11+8=19 + 2(invisible) vs Prone(-4 AC), Invisible (no dex)
Case2: 1st Attack: Trip CMB 22 + 2(invisible) Failed 2nd Attack: Trip CMB 16+20=36 + 2(invisible) Success PowerAttk AOO: AB 13+13=26 + 2(invisible) vs Prone(-4 AC), Invisible (no dex) 3rd Attack: AB 11+8=19 + 2(invisible) vs Prone(-4 AC), Invisible (no dex)
Case3: 1st Attack: Trip CMB 22 + 2(invisible) Failed 2nd Attack: Trip CMB 16+20=36 + 2(invisible) Failed 3rd Trip fails cuz it is lower than 2nd one
For any of the cases, my dmg will be 1st Attack/AOO 27 +8(sneak if any) dmg 2nd Attack/AOO 27 +8(sneak if any)dmg 3rd Attack/AOO 23 +8(sneak if any) dmg
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] d20+11=21 ; d20+11=27 ; 5d4+5=20 ; d20+6=12 ; d6+3=5 ; Monday September 10th, 2012 12:45:39 PM
[Back at the beginning of this fight, Keela made Knowledge Planes checks to identify the demons. She got a 25 for the big guy and 26 for the little guys. Can you confirm that these rolls were not high enough to identify the demons?]
"No!" Keela shouts as the demon attacks Alexi. Using the Lesser Rod of Quicken, Keela fires a burst of Magic Missiles at the demon. She follows with a Ray of Enfeeblement.
[SR check for the Magic Missiles is 21; for the Ray is 27. The Magic Missiles do 20 damage. The Ray hits Touch AC 12, -5 to Strength, Fort save DC 17 negates.]
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] d20+47=54 ; d20+13=20 ; d8=6 ; Monday September 10th, 2012 1:30:21 PM
Garret turns as Keela uses her power to move away from the battle. Garret chooses to stay in the melee. He easily runs and dodges back through the tentacles towards the demons. He has realized that upsetting the gems seems to be having no effect, so he heads back to the other creatures. He sees the demon attack Alexi and Garret jumps through the air with a flash, spins over (Acrobatics 54), and aims a kick at the demon's head (Atk: 20).
OOC: Was going for a stunning fist kick attack, but I'm guessing a 20 doesn't hit. On the really off chance it does (and because I like rolling dice): damage: 6 + Fort Save DC 20 or stunned 1 round.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 14 Ffted 22 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Monday September 10th, 2012 8:43:14 PM
OOC: I've asked before but didn't get an answer. ARE we stil in Deeper Darkness? We must be since no one dispelled it and so far DM hasn't stated the demons dropped it.
Since we ARE in Deeper Darkness: Pathfinder - Combat - Helpless defenders: You can deliver a coup de grace against a creature with total concealment, but doing this requires two consecutive full-round actions (one to "find" the creature once you've determined what square it's in, and one to deliver the coup de grace).
We know it is Deeper Darkness and we know that even creatures with Darkvision cannot see in Deeper Darkness.
So, once again, The Hold Person spell would NOT function, as it is a targeted spell and Alexi is in Deeper Darkness and you can't Target a person in total concealment. Mass Hold Person is no different in that respect.
So what we have is, count them, Three things we need to back up on: 1) No one should be held unless the target was Anrete, who may have been outside the Darkness 2) Alexi, not being held, should be able to move against Big Red and get an attack with %miss for concealment 3) Demon that hit Alexi must roll his 50% miss chance 4) Demon that thinks he has a Coup de Gras does not and is in for a big surprize 5) Big Red is Dead as Alexi missed several of his attacks due to Darkness, and if the demons can ignore the Darkness and not have to roll their 50% miss chance and get a Coup de Gras, then So should Alexi be able to ignore the Darkness and get all his hits that he rolled under the 50% miss on the round after the charge.
Until this is resolved, we can't continue, because you can't Coup De Gras in one round a target that is in Total Darkness. AND you can't Target the Hold spell on someone in Total Concealment.
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 24/15/20, CMD 27] [HASTED] [HELD] Monday September 10th, 2012 9:20:25 PM
OOC:
Unless there are significant change in Pathfinders: Devils can see in true darkness. So it really depends if they are demons or devils.
I would say devils, because devils usually can cast deeper darkness.
yeah, I know that suck. Haha. I know cuz this is what I did when I was DM.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 14 Ffted 22 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Tuesday September 11th, 2012 1:24:46 AM
OOC: they were described earlier as Nabasu, which are Demons.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] d100=40 ; Tuesday September 11th, 2012 12:52:04 PM
So, Garret will roll his 50% miss chance on attacking the demon that almost coup de gras-ed Alexi... and will miss, so Garret will make a huge, flying leap into darkness, only to hit nothing at all...I wonder where he will land...
Alexi AC 26 Tch 14 Ffted 22 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Tuesday September 11th, 2012 2:14:44 PM
OOC: It would be better for Garret to pick Alexi up (no 'to hit' needed and Alexi can guide the gnome through the mental link to his exact spot) and carry Alexi out of the darkness and give him a Heal Check to keep him from 'dying' before the round is over so Alexi does not actually 'die'. Considering the way things have been, that's well withing the gnome's capabilities and withing a round's limitations.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Tuesday September 11th, 2012 4:50:57 PM
(OOC: There is a lot going on. So let's give our DM the benefit of the doubt just as he gives us. Enemies hack n' slash us, we hack n' kill them... is the basic pattern of what happened.)
Revenge -- DM Zach Tuesday September 11th, 2012 5:46:32 PM (OK guys, so I could have sword that demons could see in the Deeper Darkness that they cast (hence why I had them cast it then stand in it. I thought their darkvision allowed them to see in it. However, upon review I see that I was wrong in that assumption. This does indeed change... quite a bit. I'm not going to go back and change three rounds worth of actions... what I will do is do a little something for this round that should get us all back on equal footing. Thank you for your patience.)
Garrett being the nimble and acrobatic hero that he is rolls in and saves both Anrete and Alexi from getting their faces munched off by the demons. He sets them down out of the darkness just as both of them regain control of their bodies. The demons howl in anger and rage.
One of the demons screams become that of pain as Zeph exits the darkness with demonic blood on his blade. "One demon down." he says nonchalantly.
To sum things up, no party members are in the darkness. One of the small demons are dead. One of the small demons is still in the darkness. The big red demon is gone or at least not visible. "P" is gone or not visible.
I know this may not be ideal, but it is better than trying to go back and wade through days worth of posts to figure out what did or did not happen. If I missed anything holler. If you rolled an attack last round and like the results and it was not used this round... you can use it now. If it was bad... lucky you, you have the option of rolling again.
Alexi AC 26 Tch 14 Ffted 22 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Tuesday September 11th, 2012 6:36:47 PM
OOC: Thanks Zach. My post will come as soon as I pick up the pizza and eat a couple pieces. :)
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] d20+11=15 ; 5d4+5=15 ; Tuesday September 11th, 2012 8:35:01 PM
[If a Knowledge Planes check of 26 was not enough to identify the smaller demons, I need you to say "Knowledge Planes 26 was not enough to identify the smaller demons." Because from where I'm sitting, it's difficult to tell if it wasn't high enough, or if you just missed it.]
[I assume I didn't use either spell I cast last round?]
Keela readies an action to shoot Magic Missiles at the first enemy that becomes visible. Her SR check is 15, and her damage is 15.
DM Zach: Sorry, I thought when you first identified them I said Keela knew them as Nabasu. Sorry if I didn't. Yes, Keela knows what they are and was able to identify them.
Alexi AC 30 Tch 18 Ffted 26 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Tuesday September 11th, 2012 8:44:51 PM
The mighty hands of Domi, in the form of Garret, pull Alexi into the light. This strengthens the fighter's resolve and he manages to shake off a power that had him held. He turns in time to see the bikini clad demoness carrying a No. 2, click-clacking in high heels, finish her parade and gate out.
A loud gong reverberates around the room and Alexi knows it's time to finish this off. Nothing good ever seemed to come after three rounds.
The huge dark dome looms in front hiding any target, but Alexi sees Keela and rushes to her side, ready to provide a wall of steel and shield. (Move action and Total Defense for the Standard Action).
Alexi AC 30 Tch 18 Ffted 26 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Tuesday September 11th, 2012 8:52:44 PM
OOC: Kathy, back when they first appeard, Zeph rolled a 28 and this was what he was able to recall from his studies: Zeph is able to jump back away from the tentacles and is able tell they are Black Tentacles. He also realizes the demons are called Nebasu's. Nabasus are birthed directly into the Wold, where they feed on innocent souls to mature. Only when finally sated can a nabasu return to the Abyss. Rumor holds that even then the nabasu's lifecycle does not change, and that further developments await them as they continue to grow. These vile demons form from the souls of evil gluttons, particularly from cannibals, blood-drinkers, and those who prefer the tang of undead flesh. Zeph realizes that these demons, like most have thick hide that can only be fully pierced by cold iron weapons or holy aligned weapons. They are immune to electricity and resistant to most other elements. They are even resistant to many spells. They are truly formidable. The demon in the middle is different as it is not easily identifiable aside from the fact that it is some sort of Magus. Perhaps a Black Blade Magus?
You can assume he passed this on through the Link.
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 24/15/20, CMD 27] [HASTED] [HELD] Tuesday September 11th, 2012 9:13:47 PM
OOC: Garret doesn't need to save Anrete, cuz he passed his will save on the 3rd round, and he is wacking at the demon with his 3 attacks. U can scroll up, my long post is right after zep which is right after ur dm post.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs d20+10=26 ; d20+5=19 ; 5d4+8=19 ; 5d4+8=19 ; Tuesday September 11th, 2012 11:22:19 PM
Davdok seems to snap to attention again, thankful nothing had taken advantage of the opening. Deciding fire wasn't all that great of an idea anymore, he decided to try his energy bombs. Eventually he'd come up with a name for them. Perhaps Davdok's Devious Demolitions? Nah, too much alliteration.
Oh, right, throwing force bombs.
OOC: Throwing force bombs at nearest enemies. First attack hit AC 26, second hit AC 19. Oddly enough, both bombs do 19 damage on each direct hit. Otherwise it's DC 19 Reflex to dodge the 13 damage from each bomb.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] d20+19=33 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 11:36:41 AM
Garret looks around and sees the large blob of darkness. Realizing that everyone is outside the darkness, as best as he can tell, he looks back around the corner to the "office" area to see if anyone has shown up there, or if anything else is moving there (Perception 33).
Revenge -- DM Zach d20+23=40 ; d20+9=12 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 4:48:08 PM Davdok, how are you locating the demon that is in the deeper darkness?
Things go quite for a few moments and remain that way except for an evil voice in everyones head that says, "We are not finished yet... I have a surprise for you all! It is not "P"'s voice, and is most likely one of the smaller demons.
Garrett looks near the office and feels like something may still be around, but can neither see nor hear anything.
Alexi moves near Keela and turtles up next to her, ready to defend her as best he can. No attack comes their way though.
Keela remembers reading about Nabasu and feels she knows quite a bit about them. (Feel free to use information off of the PRD for Nabasu.)
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) d20+17=37 ; d20+18=36 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+17=35 ; d10+4=13 ; d10+4=14 ; 4d6=10 ; 2d6=6 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 8:55:19 PM Prepare yourselves. he says through the link
Zeph uses his fly spell to float near the top of the room attempting to disappear among the shadows and burnt webbing (Stealth = 37, nat 20)
Then he draws his holy curveblade into a mid-air samurai stance, using his scent ability granted to him by Jancassis to track the position of each remaining demon... and keeping a taste-bud ready to pick up "P"s blood again. (Perception = 35)
Ready action to charge and decapitate the first enemy to present itself Hit AC 36, critical threat confirmed(?) with 28 for 13+14slashing crit + 6 holy + 10 sneak attack = 43 damage possible.
Spells Level 0: Detect Magic, Detect Victim, Mage Hand, Read Magic Level 1:Shield(x), Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Shocking Grasp, Magic Missilex3 Level 2:Knock, Scorching Rayx2, Web, Resist Energy Level 3: Displacement, Heroism(x), Fireball(x), Fly (x) Level 4: Elemental Body, Dimensional Anchor, Fleshworm Infestation Wands: Protection from Evil, Cure Light Wounds, Mage Armor Rods: Extend (3/3), Quickcast (3/3), Greater Silent (3/3) ------Active Spells--------- Mage Armor: +4ACs Shield+ +4ACs Prot vs. Evil: +2ACs, saves Fly: fly Nemesis Insight: +2 to hit, spell DCs, poison DCs vs. P and his minions Heroism: +2 to hit, skills, saves. Haste: +1 to hit, +1 reflex saves, extra attack, 60ft move speed. Det Magic: See magical auras
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Wednesday September 12th, 2012 9:50:28 PM
Since there seems to be a lull, Keela uses her Pearl of Power to recall her Protection from Evil spell.
Alexi AC 30 Tch 18 Ffted 26 HP 80/102 CMD 28 d20+9=29 ; Wednesday September 12th, 2012 9:54:43 PM
Alexi turns to Keela, "No good standing here in the open. Mr. P is in that there study room. Follow me into that room. At least in there we can narrow their attack angles."
Alexi moves to the right side of the study opening (this should be all his hasted double move), and peers inside, ready for trouble. (he should have partial cover)
Perception +9 = 29! N20!
Through the Link he warns "My guess that remaining demon will try to bring some friends in.
Alexi AC 30 Tch 18 Ffted 26 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Wednesday September 12th, 2012 10:00:31 PM
OOC: Oops, she beat me to the post. Keela still has a move, right?
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Wednesday September 12th, 2012 10:20:16 PM
(OOC: Could Zeph drop his Protection vs. Evil wand on Keela's head before she uses the pearl of power? ;)
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Wednesday September 12th, 2012 11:29:14 PM
(OOC: That is a good question. I had forgotten about it. I don't suppose I can go by sound and just throw in their general direction could I?)
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Wednesday September 12th, 2012 11:40:58 PM
[Well, I had to retrieve the Pearl of Power, so I suppose I don't have a move.]
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 24/15/20, CMD 27] [HASTED] [HELD] d20+15=18 ; d20+20=28 ; d20+16=23 ; 2d4+10=13 ; Thursday September 13th, 2012 9:03:58 AM
Anrete fades into invisibility and lay in ambush for anything entering.
============================ Stealth: 18+20 (invis) = 38 Ready Trip attack: CMB 28+2(invis)=30, AOO attack: AB 23 vs Prone(-4 AC) DMG:13
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] d20+19=27 ; Thursday September 13th, 2012 12:30:00 PM
Garret stands near the entrance to the study area and moves slightly to the side when Alexi moves towards him. He shifts away and calls out to Alexi, "No one in here. It must still be in the darkness over there." He watches the darkness for movement and moves around, hoping to attract attention, yet staying far enough away from the others that a well-placed fireball won't hit anyone else. (Perception 27)
Alexi AC 30 Tch 18 Ffted 26 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Thursday September 13th, 2012 7:57:11 PM
OOC: Davdok, if it has a 'splash' component, you can toss it in there. Typically you call the square you 'think' it is in and roll a To Hit. The DM calculates where it lands (the target square or nearby) and if the creature is anywhere near there it might get some splash damage.
We don't have any square coordinates so that complicates things.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Thursday September 13th, 2012 10:23:14 PM
OOC: They do have a splash component to them, that's why there's a discovery that lets me pick squares that are unaffected by it.
Revenge -- DM Zach Thursday September 13th, 2012 11:04:22 PM
Davdok tosses a bomb in that (roll a d4. 1 or 2 is a direct hit, 3 is splash damage, 4 is total miss.)
The rest of the party prepares attacks for when a target appears. The darkness fades away and the party sees... Nothing.
Zeph can smell P in the room still. Smells like it is near the entrance. The voice of two demons can be heard in everyones mind, taunting the group. They are obviously still around... Somewhere.
Zeph also could easily drop his wand down to Keela.
Alexi AC 30 Tch 18 Ffted 26 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Friday September 14th, 2012 12:04:49 AM
OOC: My Perception roll of N20 looking into the room didn't catch any hint of where Mr. P would be?
DM Zach: There was nothing or at least no one in the room. Of that much you are certain.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] d20+19=31 ; Friday September 14th, 2012 2:47:31 PM
Garret continues to look around and moves along the wall towards the entrance to the cavern, hoping to spot someone or something (Perception: 31). If he does, he will call out to the others.
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Sunday September 16th, 2012 12:42:14 AM
Keela moves to whatever cover she can find and readies a Magic Missile.
Revenge -- DM Zach d20+23=40 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+12=14 ; d4=1 ; Sunday September 16th, 2012 8:30:46 PM
Between Zeph, Alexi, and Garrett calling out what they see, they are able to determine that "P" is somewhere near the entrance, and the two demons are still in the middle.
One of the demons appears long enough to catch a Magic Missle to the face from Keela, get tripped and gashed by Anrete and like wise skewered by Zeph.
The creature is still on its feet, but in pretty terrible shape. It casts enervation at Anrete Hit Touch AC 14 which, with haste will be... a miss.
Then "P" appears between Zeph and the entrance. He moves towards Zeph and shakes his head, "Son, it is time we ended this." Fort Save vs. DC 22 or become a duck. Will save at same DC to retain your mental stats.
The brand new demon appears near "P" and looks as if he is waiting on someone to do something before casting.
Anrete [HP: 101/101, AC 22/13/18, CMD 27] [HASTED] [ENRAGED] d20+14=17 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+9=22 ; 2d4+21=26 ; 2d4+21=28 ; Monday September 17th, 2012 9:43:39 AM "Anrete stomps and chomps!"
Gnashing his teeth, the savage looking barbarian rages and smashes wildly at the demon.
-------------------------------- Rages round 1 Power Attack Attack 1: AB 17 dmg: 26 Attack 2: AB 15 (critical fail) Attack 3: AB 22 dmg: 28
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] d20+11=20 ; 7d6=29 ; Monday September 17th, 2012 1:08:46 PM
[Is the new demon another Nabasu?]
Not sure what else to do, Keela lobs a fireball at P and the new demon. True, the demon will ignore some of the damage, but hopefully some will get through.
[SR check 20. Total damage is 29; Reflex save DC 19 for half.]
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] Monday September 17th, 2012 4:14:54 PM
When Garret notices P, he runs as quickly as he can to get next to P, but between P and the exit to the cavern, hoping he doesn't see Zeph turn into a duck...
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 d20+22=31 ; d8+11=19 ; Monday September 17th, 2012 5:29:42 PM
Spells in effect: Bull Str: +4 STR Haste: +1 att, +1 dodge to AC, +1 Ref Saves, Move +30, +1 extra Att with Full Round Att.
Alexi charges the new demon next to Mr. P in hopes of keeping it busy while Zeph, Duck or Duckless form, deals with his Not-the-Mama. Halfway through this charge a fireball goes off but Alexi plows through the leftover smoke.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) d20+14=34 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+20=28 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+18=30 ; Monday September 17th, 2012 6:31:11 PM
As his father appears before him, he feels his internal organs shift to duck-mode for a moment, but then rage fills his mind and he retains his physical shape (Fort = 34) and mental facilities (will = 27)!
He sees Keela's fireball come and tumbles over it (reflex = 28+evasion)
Zeph inspects his father as his detect magic ability should allow him to notice any buffs on P and his scent ability should be able to tell if this P is an illusion or not. (Sense motive = 31)
IF this is the real P and there are buffs on him, Zeph will first use his magical ring to cast Dispel Magic in conjunction with his Quickcast Rod to make it a free action. (Dispel check = 16)
(OOC: If there are no buffs on P, please nullify this action)
Zeph says, "It is time I ended you." as his hands glow green and he begins to chant and cast [link href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/d/dimensional-anchor"]Dimensional Anchor on his father, locking him firmly to this plane (Hit touch AC 30)
Spells Level 0: Detect Magic, Detect Victim, Mage Hand, Read Magic Level 1:Shield(x), Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Shocking Grasp, Magic Missilex3 Level 2:Knock, Scorching Rayx2, Web, Resist Energy Level 3: Displacement, Heroism(x), Fireball(x), Fly (x) Level 4: Elemental Body, Dimensional Anchor, Fleshworm Infestation Wands: Protection from Evil, Cure Light Wounds, Mage Armor Rods: Extend (3/3), Quickcast (2/3), Greater Silent (3/3), Ring bonus spell (0/1) ------Active Spells--------- Mage Armor: +4ACs Shield+ +4ACs Prot vs. Evil: +2ACs, saves Fly: fly Nemesis Insight: +2 to hit, spell DCs, poison DCs vs. P and his minions Heroism: +2 to hit, skills, saves. Haste: +1 to hit, +1 reflex saves, extra attack, 60ft move speed. Det Magic: See magical auras
Revenge -- DM Zach d20+19=20 ; Monday September 17th, 2012 9:57:03 PM
The demon takes... minimal damage from Keela's fireball.
It does however take a good bit damage from the wild Anrete who just barely connects with his attack which is the attack that brings the demon down as it lays lifeless on the ground.
Garrett sets up between "P" and the exit and is happy to see Zeph not turn into a duck.
Alexi charges the new demon but is suprised as he and Garrett are hit with a Mass Hold Person that requires a DC 21 Will Save or be held. This happens right before you hit him with the charge. Roll you save, if you make it you hit him for full damage last round, otherwise, you are frozen.
Zeph is able to determine "P" is real, but how would he know if he has any buffs on him? Regardless, he is able to lock his father onto this plane.
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I need to know what happens in regards to Alexi, Zeph, before I can proceed with the demons and "P's" actions. Also, hoping Davdok will post.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs d4=3 ; Monday September 17th, 2012 10:11:52 PM
Sensing his bombs would only hinder his comrades, Davdok instead pulls out his crossbow.
OOC: It just took splash damage from my bomb, so 13 Force damage, Reflex DC 19 to dodge it.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) d20+22=25 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 2:30:31 AM
(OOC: Maybe a spellcraft check of 25 + detect magic spell i have on me would give insight to any abjuration/transmutation magic floating about P?)
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) d20+18=36 ; d20+18=22 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=13 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 2:35:13 AM
(OOC: and if I cannot determine any buffs on P for the dispel, then Zeph will use his quickast rod to instead cast Scorching Ray at P hitting touch AC 36 and 22 for 15 and 13 damage respectively)
Anrete [HP: 101/101, AC 22/13/18, CMD 27] [HASTED] [ENRAGED] d20+24=37 ; d20+14=16 ; 2d4+21=29 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 9:28:45 AM
Still enraged, Anrete turns and charges at the remaining demon, his polearm arcing in a great swipe at the lower limbs.
-------------------------------------- Rage round 2 Charge + Trip: CMB 37 if (trip successful) Greater Trip OOA: AB 16 vs Prone(-4 AC) DMG: 29
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 d20+5=14 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 11:04:12 AM
OOC: one Will save/unsave coming up... Will +5 DC21 = 14 fail.
"I'm stuck! Again? Alexi shouts through the link.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] d20+17=32 ; Tuesday September 18th, 2012 1:00:18 PM
As Garret runs past the battle and up the side of the wall to get around to the back side of P, he feels the wave of magic pass over him and attempt to slow him, but he quickly shrugs it off. When Alexi calls out, Garret replies, "Alexi, would you stop playing around already and kill something?"
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Tuesday September 18th, 2012 1:09:18 PM
[Did "P" take any damage from the fireball?]
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Tuesday September 18th, 2012 4:42:44 PM Flank P with me, my friend Zeph thinks to Garret
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Tuesday September 18th, 2012 5:23:25 PM
The DM sayeth: The demon takes... minimal damage from Keela's fireball.
Revenge -- DM Zach Tuesday September 18th, 2012 11:46:28 PM
Hey guys, I know you hate this and it's not fair but I have no computer access today. Was trying to get Ian in here but he is out of pocket too. I thought the fireball hit the center demon not the one by P. I'll go back and adjust as soon as I get near a CPU. Impossible to do much with this Dang phone. My fault.
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Wednesday September 19th, 2012 12:20:16 AM
[When you said, "the brand-new demon appears near P", I thought that meant they were close enough to catch both of them in a fireball. In my post, I said "Keela lobs a fireball at P and the new demon," which I thought was clear enough. I will try to be clearer from now on.]
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] Wednesday September 19th, 2012 12:35:37 PM
Garret runs up the wall, past the demons, past Zeph, and past P. He realizes that he has run too far when Zeph calls out to him through the mental link. Garret stops and skidding noises are heard as his bare feet slide across the floor. He quickly runs back to P, runs around him once, and stops on the side opposite Zeph, who is not a duck.
Revenge -- DM Zach d20+9=17 ; d20+17=31 ; Wednesday September 19th, 2012 9:23:34 PM Kathy, that was my fault I just misread. Its been a very, very bad week for me this week, well, since Friday at least.
The elusive "P' is able to evade most of the damage from Keela's Fireball.
Davdok's bomb does some damage to the small demon.
The Demon squels to "P", "Master you are outnumbered, you must flee... or surrender."
The Demon prepares to attack but before it is able to Anrete smashes it to the ground.
Before he is able to do further damage to him, the demon winks out of existence. Only "P" is left on the battle field. With Zeph's Dispel Magic having stripped away some of his magic resistances, "P" for the first time looks worried. "I... I yield. Son, if you spare my life I will tell you how to free the all of the souls in these gems. I will give you the Chalice, all of my notes, and possessions. I will no longer be a threat. Just please, let your father live." The elf throws his scimitar to the ground and stands with his hands held above his head.
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Wednesday September 19th, 2012 10:30:39 PM
This was a trick, Davdok thought. It had to be.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) d20+12=31 ; Thursday September 20th, 2012 2:03:28 AM Why would my father surrender if he is the true object of my vengeance? a silent prayer a curse to his goddess Jancassiss.
Zeph's swordhand shakes for the first time as he speaks through gritted teeth, "These people's souls are more valuable than your life. Release them first and then we will determine your fate." (sense motive to determine disseate = 31)
Memories of his mother flow through his head, By the gods let her be ok
Spells Level 0: Detect Magic, Detect Victim, Mage Hand, Read Magic Level 1:Shield(x), Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Shocking Grasp, Magic Missilex3 Level 2:Knock, Scorching Rayx2, Web, Resist Energy Level 3: Displacement, Heroism(x), Fireball(x), Fly (x) Level 4: Elemental Body, Dimensional Anchor, Fleshworm Infestation Wands: Protection from Evil, Cure Light Wounds, Mage Armor Rods: Extend (3/3), Quickcast (2/3), Greater Silent (3/3), Ring bonus spell (0/1) ------Active Spells--------- Mage Armor: +4ACs Shield+ +4ACs Prot vs. Evil: +2ACs, saves Fly: fly Nemesis Insight: +2 to hit, spell DCs, poison DCs vs. P and his minions Heroism: +2 to hit, skills, saves. Haste: +1 to hit, +1 reflex saves, extra attack, 60ft move speed. Det Magic: See magical auras
Revenge -- DM Zach Thursday September 20th, 2012 3:31:20 AM "My son, I am beaten. I am outnumbered, I cannot flee. My life's work is scattered across this cavern. You have bested me. Had it been anyone else I might feel differently, but it was you... and in a way I feel... proud. Proud that it was my own flesh and blood that beat me. I harbor no false thoughts of redemption. What I did... was wrong beyond all comprehension. I know that whether in this life or the next, I will pay for my crimes. That said, I do not yet feel that life is no longer worth living. So you are wrong, at least to me, my life is worth more than all of those souls. That is why I am willing to free them, only if they guarantee that I keep my life. Give my your word that my life will be spared and I will free them all. Even your mother. My son, my real name is Phezrual, and I know my word means less than nothing to you, but I swear to you, if you let me live, I will never again stand against you."
Anyone attempting a sense motive on Phezrual will sense that he is being honest.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] Thursday September 20th, 2012 2:28:17 PM
Garret shifts from one foot to another as he stands behind Phezrual. He flexes his fingers as he awaits Zeph's descision. He peeks around P's hip and looks over for Zeph's response. If P even looks like he is going to move in any way other than what Zeph commands, Garret will jump on him.
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 d20+5=11 ; Thursday September 20th, 2012 6:25:38 PM
Will Save this round: d20 +5 DC21 = 11, still held.
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Thursday September 20th, 2012 6:30:31 PM
Through the Link Alexi broadcasts, "For crying out loud! If you are waiting for Zeph to decide what to do, decide for HIM! He's not going to hold you accountable for his father's death while defending our lives!"
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Thursday September 20th, 2012 8:05:46 PM
Thinking to his friends, If you have any objection, say it now
Then the younger elf sheathes his blade.
He speaks, Phezrual... By freeing the souls, can they be returned to their mortal bodies? Or do they simply pass into the next plane?
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 23/14/20, CMD 27] d20+15=24 ; Thursday September 20th, 2012 9:28:30 PM
Panting slightly, Anrete fades into invisibility and sneak behind P.
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Friday September 21st, 2012 4:20:36 PM We can promise to let him live, Keela thinks. We will not promise not to turn him in to the authorities, or to report his actions to those he may harm.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] Friday September 21st, 2012 5:17:09 PM
Garret thinks through the link, "Do you think it would do any good to attempt to tie him up?"
Revenge -- DM Zach d20+21=40 ; Friday September 21st, 2012 5:25:51 PM Phezrual eyes dart around as Anrete fades out of sight. He relaxes after a moment. "It seems one of your friends plans on stabbing me in the back son." He seems to have an idea that someone is sneaking behind him but it is obvious he does not see Anrete. "Their souls will be free to go to Gargul, though some may not go right away. I am afraid they will not be able to return to their bodies unless resurrection or reincarnation is attempted."
Phezrual waits a moments before speaking. "Zeph, if you like I can begin the process now. It will take close to an hour. I'm sure you would rather me start the process now rather than later... correct?"
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Saturday September 22nd, 2012 6:59:15 PM
"Resurrection is one power I do not obtain. Is it possible to ask each soul if they have family that can find the resources to bring them back to life?"
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] d20+15=20 ; Sunday September 23rd, 2012 10:28:42 PM
[Knowledge: Religion 18 (forgot to account for the negative levels when I rolled)]
I don't know as much about divine magicks, Keela sends, but I'm pretty sure there isn't a time limit on resurrection. The important thing is to get the souls released; let's not spend a lot of time talking to them.
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 d20+5=12 ; Sunday September 23rd, 2012 11:01:14 PM
Through the Link, Alexi asks any of the group if they can cast Guidance on him to help him break the Hold Spell.
Will Save this round: d20 +5 DC21 = 12, still held.
Revenge -- DM Zach Monday September 24th, 2012 5:38:29 AM "I know nothing about the peculiars. Keep in mind many of these people have been dead for twenty or more years. Their deaths were not recent. Would you like me to begin now? While I do, all of you can hammer out the particulars of resurection and Gargul and what not."
If no one objects Phezrual says, "Once I begin, I cannot be interrupted. If I am, the process will have to be started again from the beginning."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] Monday September 24th, 2012 1:06:19 PM
Garret says through the link, "Do we trust this guy enough to let him do this? I don't know enough about magic to know if he would be freeing these souls or summoning more demons to kill us."
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Monday September 24th, 2012 7:18:17 PM I'm pretty sure I'll be able to tell if he's summoning more demons, Keela sends.
Aloud, she says: "Would you be good enough to dismiss the Hold spell on Alexi before you begin?"
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 d20+5=17 ; Monday September 24th, 2012 7:33:29 PM
Will Save this round: d20 +5 DC21 = 17, still held.
Through the Link Alexi adds his opinion, "Prey tell, can you determine the nature of his spellcasting before it's too late? Then what? What if it is a Recall spell that takes him back to a safe place and starts over again? What if is is a Teleport that gets him away?
I say NO!. Bind him and send him to whatever authorities you think can deal with him if you don't want to kill him. For me, the only authority qualified to deal with his atrocities is Gargul!
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Monday September 24th, 2012 7:34:43 PM
OOC: and you can quote that on the LnB contest next time around! LOL
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Monday September 24th, 2012 10:54:03 PM
He was being...honest? That couldn't be right. Not at all. But this was about Zeph and his father, not him, so he'd trust Zeph's judgement regardless of the choice.
Revenge -- DM Zach Monday September 24th, 2012 11:07:10 PM "Oh yes, where are my manners." Phezrual snaps his fingers and Alexi finds that he can move again.
"Again, should I begin or do you plan on killing me?"
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 23/14/20, CMD 27] Tuesday September 25th, 2012 3:13:18 AM
Anrete's arms are getting abit tired at pointing his heavy polearm at P - invisibly of cuz.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) d20+20=33 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+18=35 ; Tuesday September 25th, 2012 12:53:31 PM
Zeph nods, "I shall assist you in the process.... and be watching your every move."
DM only Highlight to display spoiler: { Secretly, Zeph will attempt to record the spell casting procedure so the knowledge is not lost}
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] Tuesday September 25th, 2012 12:57:46 PM
Garret shrugs and stands at the ready if Keela gives the word, Garret will jump on Phezrual in a moment.
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Tuesday September 25th, 2012 3:15:10 PM There are hundreds of souls trapped, Keela sends back. Freeing them is worth some risk.
She nods. "Proceed," she says, with as much dignity as she can muster.
Revenge -- DM Zach Tuesday September 25th, 2012 7:34:38 PM Phezrual nods to both Keela and Zeph, "I shall begin right away, but I need the Chalice that is in my study as well as a few reagents from my pack that is in the study as well." Once someone has picked up the Chalice and his pack for him, or he is told to get it himself, he pulls out some black sand and a few other items. He pours them into the Chalice and cuts his hand to let a small stream of his blood flow into the Chalice. Then he begins chanting in what must be High Woldian. The Chalice flashes with bright red light and the contents now glow with a very bright red. Phezrual sets the Chalice down in the center of the room and begins drawing a very intricate hex on the ground using the contents. The hex is almost completely inverted to the one drawn where the web was earlier.
After about 45 minutes Phezrual begins placing each and every soul gem he can find into certain points on the hex. When all have been placed he pulls a chain from around his neck. Attached to it is a Soul Gem. He kisses it and places it near the center of the hex. Zeph can immediately tell it his his mother's soul gem.
Phezrual continues chanting for a few more minutes in High Woldian. He continues chanting and makes his way out of the hex. As he does all of the gems begin glowing and pulsating faster and faster until finally as Phezrual stops chanting all of the gems shatter at once. Rather than the shards striking the ground, they all turn to liquid and flow through the air, every drop of what looks to be like Woldsblood, being absorbed back into the Chalice.
Hundreds of souls can be seen and heard sighing almost as if in relief at exactly the same time. Many begin dancing around quickly, darting around the room. Others begin leaving. One, remains in the center of the room. It is Zeph's mother.
Phezrual collapses to the ground, seemingly exhausted beyond comprehension.
As the souls begin to slowly disperse you can hear them in each in turn whisper, "Thank you."
Zeph Only Highlight to display spoiler: {You are able to recall the reagents he used, the hex he drew and where he placed all of the gems. If you know High Woldian you are able to remember the ceremony in its entirety. If not, you will have to learn the words to be able to do it again.}
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Tuesday September 25th, 2012 11:41:33 PM
Freed at last, Alexi obliges Mr. P by fetching his 'stuff'. Alexi does not trust him to get the stuff himself.
Watching the proceedings, Alexi is weary, ready for some demon or other horrible thing to appear. He does not relax until Mr. P collapses.
"Freeing their souls does not make up for their deaths. It is up to you, Zeph, as to what to do with him now. Although we promised not to kill him if he released the imprisoned souls, he still should have to pay for their murders somehow."
Revenge -- DM Zach Wednesday September 26th, 2012 8:16:58 AM OOC: Also I forgot to mention it, but I am certain who ever (Sjurd) had Nagegy's Soulgem would have placed it where Phezrual could put it in the hex and as a result free his soul as well. He is also standing near the center, as if wanting to speak with the group.
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] Wednesday September 26th, 2012 12:52:06 PM
"We should tie him up," Keela says, looking at the collapsed Phezrual. "And gag him. And probably blindfold him as well; all of that will make it very difficult for him to cast spells."
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] Wednesday September 26th, 2012 1:43:15 PM
Garret carefully shadows Phezrual as he prepares for his ritual. When the ritual starts, Garret steps back a little, but not so far that he can't jump him. As Phezrual gathers the gems, Garret pulls two out of his belt pouch and places them carefully with some of the others.
He watches in amazement when the spell completes and the souls are freed. He immediately spots Naggy and cries out in surprise, "Naggy! Good to see you again!" He eyeballs Phezrual as Keela suggests that he be tied up.
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Wednesday September 26th, 2012 10:47:29 PM
Watching his mother float away, enough blood has been spilt
Zeph considers his exhausted father as he lies on the ground.
He walks over and kneels, "You are going to be bound and brought to our friend Katarina at the Star Mage's Guild of Plateau City to be held in prison for as long as they determine. But you will live."
Then he takes rope from his haversack and binds his father's hands for the long travel back to Bryn Baraz.
Thinking, But I'll visit...
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Wednesday September 26th, 2012 11:14:43 PM
Alexi adds a wad of cloth as a gag to keep Mr. P from mouthing anything and a bandana as a blindfold.
Alexi turns to Zeph, "That library may contain some key incriminating evidence for a trial. We don't want to risk your father finding some weird loophole in a trial, if there is one. Let's search the place of any such damning evidence as might guarantee an Open and Shut case. Other material may be better off destroyed."
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs d20+13=15 ; Wednesday September 26th, 2012 11:43:27 PM
Upon completion of the ritual and the binding of their captive, Davdok would begin searching the library for anything incriminating. And if he didn't understand it, it was very likely SOMEBODY else would.
OOC: Perception 15. Wow, rolled a 2....
Revenge -- DM Zach Thursday September 27th, 2012 8:32:46 AM
The spirit of Zeph's Mother continues to float near the center of the hex with Nagegy a few feet away.
Phezrual is quickly and securely bound, gagged, and blindfolded. He makes no effort to resist and is no trouble aside from someone having to help him stand. He is thoroughly spent.
Nagegy chuckles to Garrett, "I'm afraid thisss want be for long my friend. Though sssooner than I would have liked my end to come, I had a long and sssatisfying life. I entrust all of my booksss and earthly possssessionsss to you all to keep sssafe. Their are sssome tomesss that mussst be kept sssafe at all costsss. Farewell friends." The spirit begins leaving the area and soon dissipates into nothingness.
Zeph's mother smiles at him and says, "Thank you son... from all of us thank you. I am soo, soo, proud of you."
Davdok begins searching the area and finds numerous old tomes, notes and other books of various value. Of particular note are the other Journey Book and what appears to be a personal journal of Phezrual's There is also Phezrual's backpack and scimitar. Everything else seems to have been taken by the minotaur that teleported out before you guys entered.
-------- Hey guys, I am recalculating your XP because you guys got shorted over the past scene or two. All of you have enough to hit the next level or will when it is awarded. Go ahead and start working on that. I'll get your final XP totals and awarded Hero Points and such done very soon. You guys will officially level up once you have time to rest back at Bryn Baraz. Start thinking about crafting as you will have plenty of time to do it in the upcoming module. How are you guys on funds. I think you guys got shorted there too, so I may have to adjust this final amount to be slightly more than originally planned.
Keela [AC 19; HP 49/56; Haste] d20+2=18 ; Thursday September 27th, 2012 11:22:25 AM
"Goodbye, Lord Nagegy," Keela says. "I'm sorry we couldn't be of more help."
When the spirits have departed, Keela looks around. "I'm not very good at searching," she says, "but I think Zeph and I have the best chance of telling whether something is actually incriminating. Maybe, if you find something that looks odd, you show it to one of us?"
Keela does make a valiant effort to search part of the library, but her efforts are middling at best. [Perception 18].
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:41/41/25 HP:75/75 Ki:10/11 CMD: 22] d20+19=31 ; Thursday September 27th, 2012 12:48:17 PM
As Naggy rises, Garret calls out, "Wait, wait! What books? Protected from who? Or what?" Garret looks over at Keela and says, "Do you have any of his books?" He helps continue the search, looking carefully for hidden areas, secret openings and the like (Perception: 31).
Davdok - AC 18/14/14 - CMD21 - HP 53/64 - 11/14 Bombs Thursday September 27th, 2012 10:55:07 PM
"So, shall we keep all the books? There is likely useful information in the journal that I found, but there is also his backpack to rifle though. Keela, would you mind checking his backpack?"
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) d20+18=22 ; Friday September 28th, 2012 3:52:34 PM
As his mother appears before him, Zeph is briefly overwhelmed with emotion. "Our time was so short. I shall meet you in the afterlife, but for now there is a greater purpose I must play a part in... I will always love you."
Then he turns to his companions, Alexi, Davdok, Garret, Keela, Anrete... then back to his father. Zeph says, "Evidence? Phezrual will admit his crimes."
Then he escorts the exhausted Phezrual to the study, takes off his blindfold and muzzle, asking, "Please, direct us to everything that we could use to correct the imbalance you have created. Hide nothing. Then we shall leave."
Zeph Illidian HP 106/106 AC 35/30t/27ff CMD 24 (Mage Armor, Prot vs. Evil,Fly, Nemesis Insight, Det Magic,Shield, Heroism, Haste) Friday September 28th, 2012 4:01:17 PM
(I would just like to note that Zeph, with Keela's help I'm sure, will search Phezrual's library for spellbooks, components, magical equipment, ancient writings, you name it. Detect magic is up and running)
Zeph picks up Phezrual's personal journal and places it in Phezrual's pack, then tossing it over his shoulder. Then he grabs his father's scimitar, weighs the blade in his hand and asks, "What enchantments have you chosen?"
Revenge -- DM Zach Friday September 28th, 2012 7:29:16 PM
As he gag is removed and hands are untied, he bows his head to Zeph. "It is a very unique weapon Zeph. It was given to me... before I set down this path. It is made of mithral, is very keen, has a menacing quality that helps when you or your allies are flanking a foe, and has a very unique Force quality." He shows them all of his notes and is willing to explain everything. He also moves over to the wall, or what looked like the wall a pushes a particular stone which causes a small rock to more. He reaches into his pack and grabs a key that hs pushes into the small hole where the rock was moved from. When he turns it a secret compartment opens up in the stone. It is only about 1ft tall by 1ft wide and maybe a 1ft and a half deep. Inside are tons of gems... real gems. At least 25,000gp in gems.
(Blade is a +1 Keen Mithral Scimitar of Menacing Force) Force does 1d6 Force Damage (like Flaming it is a +1) So the weapon is a +4 Scimitar made of mithral.
Inside the backpack is a Spellbook can be found. Also a very small polished stone with a moderate magical aura. Everything else seems to be just books.
Alexi AC 24 Tch 12 Ffted 21 HP 80/102 CMD 28 Friday September 28th, 2012 10:10:29 PM
Alexi is surprized to see the spirit of Naggy. Last he had seen the odd-ball Al Mathir noble, he seemed rather indestructible.
Alexi stays vigillant all the while, though, as this was not yet over. There was much still that could go wrong, and the Fat Laddy hadn't sung yet.
Revenge -- DM Zach Friday September 28th, 2012 10:47:52 PM OOC: Oh and I meant to say that you would remember seeing numerous books in Nagegy's hut back in Bryn Baraz when you found his body.
You guys are also the recipients of 20,000XP.
Anrete [HP: 83/83, AC 23/14/20, CMD 27] Sunday September 30th, 2012 12:07:51 AM
"ye can't cook anything with those rocks. how about we cook some bits of ye dad before the trial?"
ooc: sorry for the mia. took a super long flight across the globe. hard to type cz hotel wifi is crap and still not used to typing with my tablet
Keela Sunday September 30th, 2012 6:15:07 PM
"Goodness!" Keela exclaims when the find the gems. "I think we should start moving everything back to Bryn Baraz," she adds. She opens her mouth to say she wishes they'd brought Avis, then shuts it again. She's mentioned the flying craft a number of times; no need to get tiresome.
"Ew, Anrete!" she protests. "We don't cook people!"
Revenge -- DM Zach Monday October 1st, 2012 1:58:35 AM OOC: I have to be honest, I have no idea what Avis is... there is nothing about it any module I have ever had my hands on. Tell me about it and I'll see what I can do to get it incorporated back into the game. Sound fair?
Revenge -- DM Zach Monday October 1st, 2012 10:58:08 AM
Hey guys, just so you know I am sort of waiting on a consensus. Are you guys done here, if not what are you doing, and what are you doing with Phezrual.
Right now you guys are all over the place from eating him to letting him go.
Keela Monday October 1st, 2012 12:36:32 PM
[For Avis, check the archives. The DM posts of November 12, 2010; November 15, 2010; January 4, 2011; January 13, 2011; and the player replies from January 13, 2011 should give you a place to start.]
Revenge -- DM Zach Monday October 1st, 2012 1:28:14 PM
Thanks Keela, Avis will be parked in the stables when you get back. I'll assume Zeph still has the license for it.
Garret Goodbarrel [AC:32/32/25 HP:86/86 Ki:12/12 CMD: 23] Monday October 1st, 2012 3:52:24 PM
Garret looks around as the others start gathering up items. "Well, let's get to it! The sooner this one is in custody of the proper authorities, the happier I'll be. Let's gather what we can and head on back. Phezrual needs to be turned in to Katarina for the authorities to deal with."
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