Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 104/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] d20+28=33 ; d20+28=44 ; d20+23=28 ; d20+18=24 ; d8+7=10 ; Sunday January 16th, 2022 11:52:40 PM
answers they came looking for. With righteous anger, he looks Kumar in the eyes and declares his emnity against him. "We've lost much here today, but by Domi we aren't leaving until you at least are destroyed."
(Aura of Justice on Dez and Hmerrin)
33 vs AC; miss 44 vs AC; 10+30 damage 28 vs AC; miss 24 vs AC: miss
Active Effects ----------------- Haste: +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack Aura of Justice (Su): All allies within 10 feet declare evil target: +5 to melee attack roll and AC vs target, +15 damage (x2 vs evil outsider on first hit each round). Allies must use this smite evil ability by the start of the paladin's next turn and the bonuses last for 1 minute. Using this ability is a free action. Aura of Faith: paladin weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Lay on Hands: 18/19 remaining Smite Evil: 3/5 remaining
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 104/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Sunday January 16th, 2022 11:54:02 PM
(OOC: The first bit of my post was cut off. Here it is again.)
Desdichado looks around, sees the destruction and all of the needless lives lost in this battle. And even if they defeat these rakshasa in this fight, they still didn't get any answers they came looking for. With righteous anger, he looks Kumar in the eyes and declares his emnity against him. "We've lost much here today, but by Domi we aren't leaving until you at least are destroyed."
(Aura of Justice on Dez and Hmerrin)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 101/162 AC:40 T:26 FF:32 CMD:41) d20+26=30 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+11=20 ; d20+26=30 ; d10+26=27 ; 2d6=6 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 10:03:39 AM
Hmerrin takes more punishment with gritted teeth.
He decides Dez doesn't need to know about whatever this link is with raka dude.
Nodding grim agreement at Dez's words, he also launches anew at this evil.
----- Full attack on dl2. Atk 1 - misses (ac 30) Atk 2 - hits ac 39 for 48 hp damage (includes 30 from aura, 6 from holy wpn) Atk 3 - misses (ac 20) Haste atk misses (ac 30)
In Effect Touch of Idiocy -2 int, wis, cha
Negative Level (1): –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses
haste: +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack
Aura of Justice (Su): All allies within 10 feet declare evil target: +5 to melee attack roll and AC vs target, +15 damage (x2 vs evil outsider on first hit each round). Allies must use this smite evil ability by the start of the paladin's next turn and the bonuses last for 1 minute. Using this ability is a free action.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 99/144 AC: 31(T:22/FF:25) CMD:31) d20+14=25 ; d6+7=9 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 10:33:47 AM
[OOC: Did my baleful polymorph take effect?]
"Keep going" Gaffer calls to the elementals.
Meanwhile he fires off another shot of lightning at the charmed patron, hoping to stop them hurting others, or themselves.
----- Actions ----- Storm Burst at Patron (P) next to him - To Hit: Touch AC 25 - Another 9 non-lethal damage.
----- Active Effects ----- Barkskin - +5 Natural AC - 13 Minutes 54 second
Combat The Nymph- Round 10.5 DM Dan K Monday January 17th, 2022 11:23:29 AM
Nira rises up to clear the pit and comes to a hover. She can clearly see the guard and sends her Spectral Hand to deliver the Vampiric Touch. The invisible attack catches the guard and the spell is successful Des pours rightous power into his attacks against the Rakshasa and attacks. He connects once, know some of the power behind his strike is aborbed by some magic and a grunt of pain from Hmerrin tells where other magic maybe at work. Hmerrin Dmg 15 Hmerrin decides Des doesn't need to know and as righteous power fuels him, he attacks landing a blow. Hmerrin also knows a portion of the strike was absorbed by some magic and he fells his wounds as well. Hmerrin Dmg 19 Gaffer instructs the elementals to continue and they do so. Fire is quenched in hissing steam as they move. What the elementals cannot help with is the rafters and walkway. Gaffer shocks the charmed patron and the man goes limp.
More to Come, after Danko and Ramirez
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 d20+24=40 ; d20+24=41 ; d20+19=35 ; d20+14=17 ; d8+12=14 ; d8+12=20 ; d8+12=15 ; Monday January 17th, 2022 4:12:28 PM
OOC- I'm not sure who Ramirez can target with all the smoke and steam, so attacks at nearest Rakshasa target.
Ramirez tries to add some damage against their foes, and fires at a visible target. Hit AC: 40, 41(haste), 35, 17 dmg: 14, 20, 15
Active Effects: haste +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack mislead(greater invisibility) align weapon- good on arrows
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 65/110 Monday January 17th, 2022 7:42:46 PM
Danko's brooch of shielding absorbs the magic missiles. Danko casts a wall of force to try to cut the innocents from the battle but still let them have a way out.
-------------- Casts Wall of force From L6 to L14 and to L14 to W11
Mirror Image (4) Spell Resistance 18 Stoneskin Protection from evil - AC 28 vs evil Brooche of shielding - 69 pts left
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 104/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Monday January 17th, 2022 9:14:26 PM
Desdichado notices Hmerrin wincing as they battle, but isn't sure what's causing it or what he can do yet.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Tuesday January 18th, 2022 1:01:47 AM
Nira gives a quick tap on her pocket to make sure her mouse-server is still safe.
Combat The Nymph- Round 11 DM Dan K d20+2=9 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=29 ; 4d6=10 ; 4d6=9 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=12 ; 5d4+5=15 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 8:00:18 AM
Nira rises up to clear the pit and comes to a hover. She can clearly see the guard and sends her Spectral Hand to deliver the Vampiric Touch. The invisible attack catches the guard and the spell is successful Des pours righteous power into his attacks against the Rakshasa and attacks. He connects once, know some of the power behind his strike is absorbed by some magic and a grunt of pain from Hmerrin tells where other magic myay be at work. Hmerrin Dmg 15 Hmerrin decides Des doesn't need to know and as righteous power fuels him, he attacks landing a blow. Hmerrin also knows a portion of the strike was absorbed by some magic and he fells his wounds as well. Hmerrin Dmg 19 Gaffer instructs the elementals to continue and they do so. Fire is quenched in hissing steam as they move. What the elementals cannot help with is the rafters and walkway. Gaffer shocks the charmed patron and the man goes limp. Ramirez takes aim and fires multiple holy shafts at the guard, striking 3 times and gravely wounding him Danko's brooch absorbs the Magic Missiles and he puts up a Wall of Force cutting off 2 of the Rakshasa from the fight, until they can find a way around. Wall of Force must form a Flat vertical plane. it cannot make a turn
The guard casts a spell and disappears again.
The Backroom server moves forward and hits the invisible wall. Snarling he gestures back to the cowering patrons, "Come here and find a way around this barrier" One of the cowering servers immediately gets up and rushes to assist in finding a way around. Spell craft DC 23 Highlight to display spoiler: {Suggestion spell}
The Cashier looks to the other and then back to Danko. He too, moves to the wall to search for any way around.
The Roulette dealer casts another Scorching Ray into both Hmerrin and Des. He follows that with another barrage of Magic Missiles. "You are mine now, meat puppet. You can feel it can't you. Every blade, every twist. With each strike, your life force fuels me more, take your companions and leave Sense Motive DC 39 Highlight to display spoiler: {He's lying} Hmerrin Dmg 10+9+15.....Des Dmg 11+12
The one patron at the door goes limp with Gaffer's shock and the other scrambles out the door. Seeing a possible opportunity, 2 more make a break for the door. The last 2 are simply too scared to move, curled into a ball and sobbing
dl2 - Dealer Rakshasa Kumar AC 38 AC 39 to Des Dodge feat Dmg 92 dl1 - DEAD dl3 - Dealer Rakshasa DEAD c1 - DEAD c2 - Cashier Rakshasa SR 25 AC 29 Dmg 78 c3 - DEAD e - DEAD hp1 - DEAD hp2 - DEAD hp3 - DEAD hp4 - DEAD hp5 - DEAD hp6 - DEAD hp7 - DEAD hp8 - DEAD bk1 - Server Rakshasa AC 29 Dmg 87 Guard1 - Unconscious Guard2 - AC 26 Dmg 101 Exhausted
Server Dmg 0
An exhausted character moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.
"Liar," Desdichado says to the rakshasa while he continues his assault.
38 vs AC; miss (grr) 31 vs AC; miss 27 vs AC: miss 38 vs AC, crit not confirmed; 11+30 damage
Active Effects ----------------- Haste: +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack Aura of Justice (Su): All allies within 10 feet declare evil target: +5 to melee attack roll and AC vs target, +15 damage (x2 vs evil outsider on first hit each round). Allies must use this smite evil ability by the start of the paladin's next turn and the bonuses last for 1 minute. Using this ability is a free action. Aura of Faith: paladin weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Lay on Hands: 17/19 remaining Smite Evil: 3/5 remaining
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 52/162 AC:40 T:26 FF:32 CMD:41) d20+26=30 ; d20+21=33 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+26=41 ; d10+11=14 ; 2d6=7 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 2:29:16 PM
Hmerrin is getting rocked, but no way is he taking his companions and leaving.
Gritting his teeth, he attacks again.
----- Full attack on dl2. Atk 1 - misses (ac 30) Atk 2 - misses (ac 33) Atk 3 - misses (ac 26) Haste atk hits ac 41 for 51 hp damage (includes 30 from aura, 7 from holy wpn)
In Effect Touch of Idiocy -2 int, wis, cha
Negative Level (1): –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses
haste: +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack
Aura of Justice (Su): All allies within 10 feet declare evil target: +5 to melee attack roll and AC vs target, +15 damage (x2 vs evil outsider on first hit each round). Allies must use this smite evil ability by the start of the paladin's next turn and the bonuses last for 1 minute. Using this ability is a free action.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 99/144 AC: 31(T:22/FF:25) CMD:31) Tuesday January 18th, 2022 5:08:25 PM
Gaffer is running low on spells that are safe to use indoors, and it doesn't look like any of the uncharmed patrons are going to make a break for the door. He looks up to the rafters and figures those flames will have to be ok, they shouldn't effect the patrons at least.
Thinking it is at least worth trying, he attempts to meld one corner of the building into a hole large enough for a person to move through, straining against the size of the building itself.
----- Actions ----- Move to N6 Cast Warp Wood - Corner of G4/H5 - Try to form a hole. [OOC: I can warp a huge object, not sure how that goes for an area of a building but...]
----- Active Effects ----- Barkskin - +5 Natural AC - 13 Minutes 48 second
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 65/110 Tuesday January 18th, 2022 7:45:39 PM
Danko casts web, trying to slow down the Raks and help from teamates.
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Mirror Image (4) Spell Resistance 18 Stoneskin Protection from evil - AC 28 vs evil inspire courage +3 bonus to morale on saves vs charm and fear effects. +3 competence bonus to hit and damage
Cast Web at W10
ooc> Wall of Force "The caster can form the wall into a flat, vertical plane whose area is up to one 10-foot square per level. The wall must be continuous and unbroken when formed" Doesn't say anything about not being able to shape it to make a corner. Could I get a ruling revirew?
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+8=25 ; d20+19=38 ; 6d6=26 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 8:50:19 PM
Nira tries to ID the spell that was cast by the guard. Has he turned invisible, dimension door'd behind the party, or simply teleported away and outside their reach?
Regardless, she recognises the Suggestion spell that the backroom server has cast. The Wall of Force has kinda made things difficult for her to get a clean shot so Nira invisibly flies around it to get line of sight at the rakshasa.
------------ Move: Fly to J6 (using the Wall of Force gap at L5) Standard: Defensively cast Vampiric Touch to be delivered via Spectral Hand to BK1. Concentration check: Autopass. Hit TouchAC25. Nira is invisible so he may lose his Dex bonus too. SR check:38. Rakshasa takes 26pts damage. No Save.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+22=33 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 8:52:53 PM EDIT: Forgot to roll for Spellcraft check to ID the guards spell. Spellcraft: 33
Also @Danko: Are you looking at the right tab on the map?
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 d20+24=27 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+14=29 ; d8+12=18 ; d8+12=18 ; d8+12=13 ; d8+12=18 ; Tuesday January 18th, 2022 8:58:58 PM
Ramirez continues firing, aiming at the same target he hit last time.
Hit AC: 27, 34(haste), 36, 29 dmg: 18, 18, 13, 18
Active Effects: haste +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack mislead(greater invisibility) align weapon- good on arrows
Combat The Nymph- Round 11.5 DM Dan K Wednesday January 19th, 2022 7:57:02 AM
Des calls the Roulette Dealers bluff, a scowl crosses the Rakshasa's face. Des gashes him deeply in the shoulder and wasthat a flicker of panic on his face? Hmerrin Dmg 15 Hmerrin wasn't backing down now or ever against this monster and presses his own attack, landing a solid blow and feeling the pain of it. Hmerrin Dmg 20 Gaffer notes the fire acrosss the ceiling, there was little to do and the druid hopes the structure holds, bt in case it doesn't. He casts Warp Wood at the corner and is able to create a hole in the wall. The fresh air rushes in and teh patrons by the hole stir to look out and begin to move. Danko casts Web Nira DM apologies can still see the Guard. Nira Highlight to display spoiler: {He cast invisible and is at location N6} Ramirez can no longer see the guard and picks another target, the cashier. After his first arrow bounces off of the invisible barrier he stops firing. Hmerrin, Des and the Roulette dealer are obscured by smoke flame and steam.
DM: going to hold as i think Danko did not use the current Round 11 combat tab map for his spell. Also Nira can change her target to the Guard
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Wednesday January 19th, 2022 8:45:33 AM
With eyes on the invisible guard, Nira tries to finish him off before he causes any more trouble.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 65/110 Wednesday January 19th, 2022 1:45:45 PM
ooc> I may not be seeing the most updated map. From what I'm seeing. Danko is casting the spell centered on the purple G guard square. The 20 foot radius would then extend 4 squares in each direction ( except East which would be the wall and south where the force wall would be). I'm not seeing the force wall on the current map. Effectively catching 2 HPs, E in the web.
(OOC: From the map link, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P_l8ST1mE6s9-SnnAbFozXzjvhqFOUQTBcFTLnyJc4k/edit?usp=sharing - at the bottom there are tabs. The guard is in that square on Round 1. You can scroll/arrow to Round 12. Web won't get anyone if directed at W:10)
Combat The Nymph- Round 12 DM Dan K d20+18=28 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+18=27 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=6 ; 4d6=14 ; 4d6=15 ; 5d4+5=19 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 5:21:56 PM
Des calls the Roulette Dealers bluff, a scowl crosses the Rakshasa's face. Des gashes him deeply in the shoulder and wasthat a flicker of panic on his face? Hmerrin Dmg 15 Hmerrin wasn't backing down now or ever against this monster and presses his own attack, landing a solid blow and feeling the pain of it. Hmerrin Dmg 20 Gaffer notes the fire acrosss the ceiling, there was little to do and the druid hopes the structure holds, bt in case it doesn't. He casts Warp Wood at the corner and is able to create a hole in the wall. The fresh air rushes in and teh patrons by the hole stir to look out and begin to move. Danko looks to where he could help. Several Rakshasa are behind the Wall of Force, eliminating Line of affect and the Roulette dealer is masked by smoke and steam and cannot be seen. Nira DM apologies can still see the Guard. Nira Highlight to display spoiler: {He cast invisible and is at location N6} She direts the Specrtral Hand spel and tags the guard, he drops dead Guard had 14HP Ramirez can no longer see the guard and picks another target, the cashier. After his first arrow richottes off of the invisible barrier he stops firing. Hmerrin, Des and the Rouleete dealer are obscured by smoke flame and steam.
The Cashier makes his way to the gap of in the Wall of Force and calls to the Backroom server, who comes running witht he charmed servant
The Roulette Dealer does his best to mask his pain as the wounds pile up and blood runs freely, "Do not think I will not take you with me." He defensively casts a Scorching Ray sending the full spell at Des and with a flick of his wrist, another barrage of Magic Missiles strike Hmerrin. Des Dmg 11+6+14+15...Hmerrin Dmg 19
Throught the hole in the back wall, several patrons escape. The Water elementals extinguish the last of the flames on the floor area. The upper walkway has given way and parts have collapsed about the room, and none were harmed by the debris. The rafters and the much heavier supported roof to this large structure is likely quite dangerous upon collapse
dl2 - Dealer Rakshasa Kumar AC 38 To Des AC 39 Dogde Dmg 129 dl1 - DEAD dl3 - Dealer Rakshasa DEAD c1 - DEAD c2 - Cashier Rakshasa SR 25 AC 29 Dmg 78 c3 - DEAD e - DEAD hp1 - DEAD hp2 - DEAD hp3 - DEAD hp4 - DEAD hp5 - DEAD hp6 - DEAD hp7 - DEAD hp8 - DEAD bk1 - Server Rakshasa AC 29 Dmg 87 Guard1 - Unconscious Guard2 - DEAD
37 vs AC; miss 45 vs AC; 10+30 damage 42 vs AC; 10 damage 37 vs AC; miss
Active Effects ----------------- Haste: +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30 feet to speed, extra attack on full attack Aura of Justice (Su): All allies within 10 feet declare evil target: +5 to melee attack roll and AC vs target, +15 damage (x2 vs evil outsider on first hit each round). Allies must use this smite evil ability by the start of the paladin's next turn and the bonuses last for 1 minute. Using this ability is a free action. Aura of Faith: paladin weapons are good-aligned, as are all allied attacks within 10 feet Lay on Hands: 17/19 remaining Smite Evil: 3/5 remaining
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 d20+24=34 ; d8+12=20 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 6:11:34 PM
Seeing some of the enemies are blocked off by the wall, Ramirez circles around to see if there is anyone else to target. (move to U8) If he can see any of the rakshasa from that position, he fires a shot.
Actions: move, 1 attack hit AC 34, damage: 20
Active Effects: haste +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack mislead(greater invisibility) align weapon- good on arrows
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 99/144 AC: 31(T:22/FF:25) CMD:31) Wednesday January 19th, 2022 6:29:58 PM
Gaffer watches as on one side Hmerrin takes a frightful amount of damage, and looks severely hurt, while behind the group two more Rakshasa make their way around the Wall of Force. He hopes to solve the ceiling and the circling group in one go, and with a great force of will, turns one of the fundamentals of nature upside down.
[If bk1, c2 & s are all lifted up] Gaffer calls to the remaining civilians in the corner, [b]"Quick, get out while they can't stop you!"[/b}
----- Actions ----- Cast Reverse Gravity - 1x10 Foot Cube per Level. - A straight path L5/L6/M5/M6 to the ceiling, and the remaining cubes used on the burning areas of the ceiling to prevent as much of the roof from falling in as possible.
----- Active Effects ----- Barkskin - +5 Natural AC - 13 Minutes 42 second
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d8=7 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 6:56:03 PM
There goes Hmerrin, getting all hurt again. That guy's health is like a yo-yo. Nira casts a cure spell and delivers it via the Spectral Hand to the resilient fighter. She makes it her mission to stop any more people meeting Gargul today.
---------------- Standard: Cast Cure Critical Wounds to be delivered by the Spectral Hand. Hmerrin is healed for 7+5+2+5+13=32pts
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 15/162 AC:40 T:26 FF:32 CMD:41) STAGGERED d8=6 ; d8=4 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday January 19th, 2022 7:07:40 PM
Hmerrin feels the blades hit the Raka, and then is plastered by a set of magic missiles.
But, he refuses to fall.
Glaring hatefully at the raka, he steps back, dropping his halberd. With an effort he reaches to his magical haversack, and a potion appears in his hand. The strain on his face is evident, but he keeps his eyes locked on the raka. With a grunt, he pops the stopper, and drains the vial.
"I was gonna say that," he coughs back at the creature.
------------- Diehard feat to stabilize and remain conscious, though staggered (at -2 hp) Free Actions to take 5' step to Q12 and drop weapon. Move action to retrieve potion. Using hero point for extra action to imbibe potion. (I think this costs him another hp) Cure Serious Wounds for 18 hp.
In Effect Touch of Idiocy -2 int, wis, cha
Negative Level (1): –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses
haste: +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack
Aura of Justice (Su): All allies within 10 feet declare evil target: +5 to melee attack roll and AC vs target, +15 damage (x2 vs evil outsider on first hit each round). Allies must use this smite evil ability by the start of the paladin's next turn and the bonuses last for 1 minute.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 48/162 AC:40 T:26 FF:32 CMD:41) Wednesday January 19th, 2022 7:11:49 PM
Aaaand Nira posted while I was composing.
Hmerrin does the same thing, but I think he doesn't need the hero point.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 65/110 Wednesday January 19th, 2022 8:19:31 PM
ooc> Well, I feel dumb. Alright, my play should be smarter now that the maps make sense.
Danko whipes the stupid out of his eyes and sees things much clearer now.
He casts a maximized magic missile at the roulette dealer
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Mirror Image (4) Spell Resistance 18 Stoneskin Protection from evil - AC 28 vs evil inspire courage +3 bonus to morale on saves vs charm and fear effects. +3 competence bonus to hit and damage
Maximized magic missle = 25 points to DL2
Combat The Nymph- Round 13 DM Dan K d20+18=33 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+18=20 ; 4d6=12 ; 4d6=11 ; 4d6=16 ; 5d4+5=20 ; 4d4+4=15 ; 4d4+4=13 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 7:42:46 PM
Ramirez circles to his left and firs a shot acorss the room, striking the Cashier. Gaffer tries to encourage the other patrons in the far corner to make a break for the hole in the wall. They look at each other and at the hole hesitating. A beam cracks and jogs them into motion, though with some caution. Th Druid casts Reverse Gravity and bolsters the central section of the ceiling Nira sends a healing touch through her Spectral Hand, bolstering Hmerrin Heal 32 Hmerrin finds his selove to not fall over dead tested for the second time in less than so many minutes. He steps back and drinks a healing potion Danko casts Magic Missle which deflects off of an invisble shield of Force
The Roulette Dealer is dying and it looks as if he knows it. His eyes flick about the room, as if taking things in a final time before they settle back upon the foes at hand. Pointing his finger, the pair from the tide can practically rescognise the spells themselves, and 4 rays of flame leap into Des and are followed up with a set of Magic MissilesDes Dmg 12+11+16.....Hmerrin Dmg 20
The Cashier and backroom server both send a barrage at Gaffer Dmg 15+13
dl2 - Dealer Rakshasa Kumar AC 38 AC 39 Des DodgeDmg 144 dl1 - DEAD dl3 - Dealer Rakshasa DEAD c1 - DEAD c2 - Cashier Rakshasa SR 25 AC 29 Dmg 98 c3 - DEAD e - DEAD hp1 - DEAD hp2 - DEAD hp3 - DEAD hp4 - DEAD hp5 - DEAD hp6 - DEAD hp7 - DEAD hp8 - DEAD bk1 - Server Rakshasa AC 29 Dmg 87 Guard1 - Unconscious Guard2 - DEAD
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Thursday January 20th, 2022 8:32:03 PM
Nira's invisibility spell ends and she becomes visible for all to see. Fortunately most of the enemy are down (or soon will be). She doesn't want to risk anything though, so turns herself invisible again.
She decides to try a different approach to protect Hmerrin. Nira casts Spell Immunity on Hmerrin to try and protect him a little.
---------------- Use MT Ability to cast two spells at the same time: Spell 1: Cast Invisibility on self Spell 2: Cast Spell Immunity on Hmerrin (via Spectral Hand) rendering him immune to Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, and Enervation.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 28/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) d20+30=35 ; d20+25=36 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+34=37 ; d20+29=36 ; d20+35=55 ; d20+35=40 ; d8+13=15 ; d8+13=19 ; d8+13=19 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 8:52:57 PM
Hmerrin takes more damage, and growls. His axes appear in his hands as he steps forward and swings wildly.
Again, again, and yet again his blades swing and are parried.
miss, miss, miss, miss, miss
With a howl, the young fighter sends his battleaxe on yet another great arc, willing it to strike with all the fury he can muster.
------ Quick Draw axes, and 5' step to R12 Full Atk on dl2 Btax 1 miss (ac35) Btax 2 miss (ac36) Btax 3 miss (ac29) Hdax 1 miss (ac37) Hdax 2 miss (ac 36) Haste attack CRIT. Threat confirmed (40) for, well, at least 83 hp, and if that +30 for the aura of justice hit also triples, then 143.
In Effect Touch of Idiocy -2 int, wis, cha
Negative Level (1): –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses
haste: +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack
Aura of Justice (Su): All allies within 10 feet declare evil target: +5 to melee attack roll and AC vs target, +15 damage (x2 vs evil outsider on first hit each round). Allies must use this smite evil ability by the start of the paladin's next turn and the bonuses last for 1 minute.
Spell Immunity: immune to Magic Missile, Scorching Ray, and Enervation.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 d20+27=41 ; d20+27=38 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+17=18 ; d8+11=15 ; d8+11=19 ; d8+11=18 ; Thursday January 20th, 2022 9:45:37 PM
It didn't look like anyone was going to back down. Ramirez keeps firing on the cashier, hoping the Tide can win the day. That reminds him of an epic poem, and he begins to recite the tale of two dwarven brothers standing side by side against impossible odds.
Actions: reactivate inspire courage(swift action) attack cashier, hit AC 41, 38(haste), 25, 18 damage: 15, 19, 18
Active Effects: haste +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack mislead(greater invisibility) align weapon- good on arrows inspire courage- +3hit/damage bonus(morale), +3 on saves vs charm or fear effects(Ramirez will count any remaining charmed victims as allies, maybe they can throw off the charm)
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 99/144 AC: 31(T:22/FF:25) CMD:31) Thursday January 20th, 2022 11:07:37 PM
Gaffer bears the follow up attacks for the time being. The civilians are almost out... but then he looks at the unconscious man on the floor behind him, probably should avoids spells hitting him he thinks to himself.
Hoping he has space, he wonders if he can get around their resistances as an untried creature. He drops to all fours as three horns sprout from his forehead and his entire body rapidly gains a leathery hide. A Triceratops appears in the gambling arena!
----- Active Effects ----- Barkskin - +5 Natural AC - 13 Minutes 36 second Haste - +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack Summon Nature's Ally IV - 4 Water Elementals - Rounds Remaining 10/15
(OOC: Assuming the rakshasa is dead, Dez will stay where he is. If not, he'll take a 5-foot step backwards.)
Seeing Hmerrin tear into the rakshasa, Desdichado notices that the fighter looks much the worse for wear. "You okay?" he asks, putting a hand on Hmerrin's shoulder and delivering a healing touch (Lay on Hands). "That was some nasty work."
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 24/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Friday January 21st, 2022 12:57:56 AM
(OOC: Updating HP, also clarifying that Hmerrin heals 28 HP.)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 65/110 12d6+12=57 ; Friday January 21st, 2022 3:04:22 PM
Danko looks for other targets.. He turns, open his mouth and breaths lightning... yep, breaths kightning... at the cashier (C2)
------------------------------- Mirror Image (4) Spell Resistance 18 Stoneskin Protection from evil - AC 28 vs evil inspire courage +3 bonus to morale on saves vs charm and fear effects. +3 competence bonus to hit and damage
Breath weapon- lightning 57 HP damage to C2
Combat Ended The Nymph- DM Dan K d20+12=32 ; Monday January 24th, 2022 7:18:31 AM
Nira becomes visible for a few seconds, before casting invisibility again upon herself and alos Spell Immunity on Hmerrin, protecting him from those Scorching Rays and Magic Missiles, and throwing in Enervation as well Hmerrin attacks with his pair of axes, an amazing display of strikes and counters. Only to be thwarted by the magical protections and reflexes of his foe. His last cut, the Roulette dealer shifts and slips past, but he did not see the under backhand of the battle ax and as his eyes widen, the Roulette Dealer's head leaves his shoulders. Hmerrin Dmg 8 Ramirez begins a new ballad and fires another volley at the Cashier. The first hits him in the lower chest, the second strikes just above the collar bone in the throat. With a gurgle, he falls dead. Gaffer shifts into a dinosaur! Filling, over filling the fron section of the Nymph Gaffer is Squeezed... –4 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to AC Des uses his Paladin blessings, to heal Hmerrin Danko sees the Cashier fall, leaving just the back room server. He opens his mouth and a bolt of Lightning issues forth and slams into him. The bolt catches ihim in the chest and bounces him off of the wall. He hist the floor, unmoving and smoking
The fire continues in the ceiling and rafters. There is but one opponent still moving, and that patron is trying to futiley grapple a Triceratops The other patrons were already on their way out and now escape through the hole in the wall created by Gaffer
Desdichado looks around at the destruction of the building, at the many patrons lying dead all around, and at all of the damage the group has taken, and begins to feel sick.
Steeling himself, he thinks back to Ja'Jalla's words about destruction following them and reflects about how right he was.
"Gather around, everyone, and I'll try to patch us up a bit," he wearily calls out to the team. Afterwards, he looks around to see if there's anything that might help them as relates to the High Priest's words.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday January 24th, 2022 7:07:46 PM
Nira does a quick lap of the room to look for any survivors. She doubts there are any but she has to try. This building is going to come down and she doesn't want anyone left behind. If she is unable to find anyone alive she'll try to start dragging bodies outside. She keeps her eyes open for Tanner, Oakleaf and Baker.
Things went really bad here. To the town guard it will look like the party entered a gambling house, killed a bunch of civilians and burnt the building to the ground. They're going to have to do a lot of explaining.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 48/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) Monday January 24th, 2022 7:47:42 PM
Hmerrin takes a moment.
Even with Dez's latest round of healing, he's been scorched, battered, and bruised like never before.
Oh, and then there's the whole 'killed everybody and burnt the building down' thing.
The young man sighs, looks around, and sets himself.
"Gaffer, lose your dancing partner and see if you can get these elementals to keep things watered down."
"Dez, we need to get into the back rooms and see if we can find the point of all this. They weren't just stealing money from the locals."
Hmerrin heads for the hallway that guard was covering, and commences to poking about.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 99/144 AC: 31(T:22/FF:25) CMD:31) Monday January 24th, 2022 8:13:36 PM
Gaffer quickly drops his wildshape, returning to normal form.
"I've got to get this one outside. They won't have been able to hear what's going on in here, but there guard will be here soon anyway. We should go out and greet them before misunderstandings happen."
He takes the patron he had rendered unconscious and carries him out through the door and out of harms way.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Monday January 24th, 2022 8:48:22 PM
Ramirez helps Nira and Gaffer usher any remaining civilians outside. He also drags out the bodies of some of the rakshasa. That would help explain things to the guards. He hopes they find some evidence in one of the rooms, before the roof caves in. At least the elementals should be able to keep the fire from spreading beyond the gambling house.
OOC- performance is dropped
Active Effects: haste +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack mislead(greater invisibility) align weapon- good on arrows
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 96/110 Tuesday January 25th, 2022 6:56:29 AM
Danko dismisses his remaining mirror images and assists the remaining patrons to leave the burning casino. He uses the cure moderate wounds of his Brahmah Tatoo to help those he can. He still has a few (3) force walls available and will use them to protect adjoining buildings from the fires as needed.
He looks at the damage that was caused and thinks to himself.. { Coulda been worst }
Combat Ended The Nymph- DM Dan K 6d6=24 ; Tuesday January 25th, 2022 12:32:24 PM
There are no patrons or server in the main room, they all went through the hole or front door. Save the man who was under a Suggestion spell to hamper Gaffer. Now apparently free of it, he bolts out the door. The water elementals stand about and soak down most of the main room.
The group quickly gathers about Des and the paladin heals everyone 31 HP Gaffer's Reverse Gravity is keeping the debris against the ceiling as it burns. Know Engineering DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The walkway was the main source of the fire at the ceiling, the supporting timbers seem to be holding well and might well outlast the fire, not that the fuel sources are nearly depleted.} The fight was quick, but with patrons running into the streets, the Watch is likely only 5 or 10 minutes from arriving. Hmerrin calls for Dez to check the back room as he moves to the side where the guard was posted Gaffer suggests meeting the Watch outside and drags out an unconscious man. Nira finds most of the bodies nearly unrecognizable as such. The Flame strike and massive electrical attack has all but reduced them to charred husks. If the three she sat with are among the dead, she may never know. Ramirez assist in pulling the dead Rakshasa, now in their true forms, outside. It would hopefully help mitigate issues with The Watch.
Hmerrin finds the door locked and a quick pocket check finds the key on the guard. Inside is a mall break room with a pair of nice chairs, weapon belt rack, and a low table with left overs. There is a cage wall of sorts with baskets of items and a journal hanging from a chain. Quickly giving it a glance and this ust be the confiscated goods area. Several items listed involve a magical boost to perception, such as Elixer of Vision and Eyes of the Eagle there are also scrolls, a hat and several other vials and crystals. Des heads into the back room and as he crosses the threshold, there is a black aura that pulsates from the area. Des Will save DC 24 Dmg 24 or 12 The paladin finds the back room is a second gaming hall and far more refined in decor than the main area. There are also 12 people standing near the back wall about a gaming table. 2 are dressed as servers, both elf females. The other 10 are a finely dressed, mix of elf, human and half elf. All look nervous and unsure.
Outside, as of this moment, there are no shouts of alarm.
Desdichado agrees with meeting the Watch outside and showing them the dead rakshasa. He suggests to Gaffer that they tell the Watch to get Ja'Jalla since these are the enemies they'd warned him about.
Walking into back, he's briefly overcome by a great sense of evil, but shrugs it off and continues into the room.
Seeing a room full of people, but unsure whether there are more rakshasa disguised here, he firmly says (Intimidate: 22) "Please no one move. The staff here are all dead, as are many of the patrons. If you value your lives, stand quietly until we've had a chance to determine whether you are disguised rakshasa. The Watch will be here soon and if you obey my order you will be safe."
Hmerrin removes his magical haversack, and tries the ol' one arm scoop of the magic looking stuff into it.
Then, he'll go look for Dez.
-------- In Effect Touch of Idiocy -2 int, wis, cha
Negative Level (1): –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Tuesday January 25th, 2022 8:46:42 PM
Ramirez continues to pull people out of the building. Or whats left of them. The Tide may have some explaining to do when the guard shows up. He hopes the others have found some useful evidence to go with the rakshasa bodies.
Active Effects: haste +1 on attack rolls, +1 dodge AC, +1 reflex saves, +30feet to speed, extra attack on full attack mislead(greater invisibility) align weapon- good on arrows
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 130/144 AC: 31(T:22/FF:25) CMD:31) Wednesday January 26th, 2022 6:34:54 AM
Gaffer thinks he has about 40 seconds left with the elementals and quickly follows Des' suggestion, he calls for the Water Elementals to follow him and he looks for a stairway to the upper level, where they might be able to quench the fire above.
----- Active Effects ----- Barkskin - +5 Natural AC - 13 Minutes 22 second Summon Nature's Ally IV - 4 Water Elementals - Rounds Remaining 8/15
Aftermath The Nymph- DM Dan K 12d6=45 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 12:53:02 PM
Hmerrin pulls out a Haversack and starts grabbing Scroll; Eyes of Eagle; 2x Ion Stones Clear Spindle; Goggles Minute Seeing; 4x Elixir of Vision A ladder leads up to what was the walkway, now destroyed by the fire. There is no way to get to the rafters which are burning low and or smoldering. The Roulette Dealer, both guard, the back room server, a Cashier and the Back room dealer are all Rakshasa and dead and are now outside. In Nira's pocket is a polymorphed Serving girl.
In the backroom the small crowd of 12 nod dumbly at Des as if they do not really understand what is going on or why he seems so stern and upset.
As Hmerrin enters th backroom behind the paladin, he too is assaulted by magical energy Hmerrin Will save DC 24 Dmg 45 or 22
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 43/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Wednesday January 26th, 2022 1:16:12 PM
Sensing that Hmerrin has encountered the same evil presence, Desdichado calls out to Nira in the outer room. "Nira, there is...something...magical and evil in this back room. Could you come tell us what it is, and maybe get rid of it? Be careful not to step back here."
Turning to the people in the room, he continues to watch over them carefully. "Not sure what's going on with this group," he says to Hmerrin. "They seem pretty out of it, but better safe than sorry. I've told them not to move until we can get some order around here."
Hmerrin stumbles going through the door as he's assailed by magical energy. "Sweet Alemi," he breathes. "That's bad."
Once his gets his head clear, he looks up at the people Dez is talking about. "Probably possessed as well," he mutters.
"So how do we get them out of here?" Hmerrin is talking to both Dez and himself on this one. He tries to recall the layout of the building, and which of the walls in this room probably leads out, and whether a large magical axe might make a door.
[Perception 32, Know Engineering 17 Survival 20]
-------- In Effect Touch of Idiocy -2 int, wis, cha
Negative Level (1): –1 penalty on all ability checks, attack rolls, combat maneuver checks, Combat Maneuver Defense, saving throws, and skill checks. In addition, the creature reduces its current and total hit points by 5 for each negative level it possesses
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+14=15 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 6:31:52 PM
Nira takes the mouse from her pocket and gently places it on the ground. She says the magic word to dismiss the polymorph spell and returns the server to her usual (boring) form. "Are you alright? You're safe now. It would be best you leave though. I suggest heading home, have a stiff drink and try and get some rest". She gives a smile to the girl and quickly looks her over for any further signs of harm before letting her go.
At Des's call she rushes to find him and see what the fuss is about. If directed to an area that he thinks is magical she will look it over to try and determine the effect in place. Since it seems to be causing some issues she tries to dispel it - though it isn't her greatest attempt.
----------- Arcane Sight Spellcraft check to ID any auras in place: 32 (Take10) Knowl Arcana check to ID a spell effect in place: 32 (Take10) Dispel Magic check: 15
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 d20+15=16 ; Wednesday January 26th, 2022 9:55:07 PM
Ramirez follows Nira to the back room and tries to help her with the magical issue. I can also try a dispel if that didn't work.
Actions: cast dispel magic, greater on the magical effect on the door check = 16
Aftermath The Nymph- DM Dan K Thursday January 27th, 2022 1:25:13 PM
Nira and Ramirez make their way to the back room. Nira stops short and through her Arcane Sight is able to identify the Forbiddance spell. Her dispel has no affect and the spell remains in place. Ramirez's attempt to dispel the Forbiddance is unsuccessful as well
In the back room the small crowd look at each other a bit and back to Hmerrin and Des. For now, they seem content on waiting on you.
Outside, Gaffer and Danko wait for the Watch
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 96/110 Thursday January 27th, 2022 3:34:07 PM
Danko and his buddy Gaffer wait for the watch...
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 43/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Thursday January 27th, 2022 6:12:00 PM
"No idea," Desdichado responds. "As long as they aren't trying to get away, I say we wait with them for the Watch. Maybe they were being prepared for the farms?" he wonders.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 130/144 AC: 31(T:22/FF:25) CMD:31) Thursday January 27th, 2022 7:37:47 PM
Gaffer casts an eye on the surroundings of the Nymph, checking if the surrounding buildings are at risk of catching fire.
"I hope they don't take too long. My spell won't hold the roof up for much longer."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 34/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) Thursday January 27th, 2022 7:50:43 PM
"Time to make a way out," Hmerrin declares.
One of these walls must be an exterior one. The fighter chops open holes until he finds it.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d20+14=16 ; Thursday January 27th, 2022 8:05:16 PM
Nira sighs in frustration and then focuses on dispelling the Forbiddance spell again. Despite her concentration her spell is only marginally better this time.
"At least they're failing outside of combat" she reasons.
Aftermath The Nymph- DM Dan K Friday January 28th, 2022 2:05:43 PM
Danko wait outside with Gaffer. Looking up towards the roof, Gaffer seem no flames and very little smoke. It does not appear the fire burned long enough to penetrate the roof. Inside there is a fairly large crash as the Reverse Gravity ceases and the bodies, chairs tables and burned up walkway and supports all come crashing back down. As the dust settles, it seems as if the roof is going to stay put.
Des wonders if they could have been being prepped for another farm. The high quality of dress suggests a decent amount of wealth these folks likely have access to. Hmerrin thinks it about time to leave and his axes slam into the wall, with very little effect. Cutting through the wall is going to take some time. Nira and Ramirez both attempt to Dispel the Forbiddance]/i] and neither is successful. Nira knows that to have any hope of removing the magic, one must be as powerful as the caster of the spell in the first place. It is also completely safe to leave a [i]Forbiddance, Hmerrin, Des and the civilians can exit with no danger at all
The party has certainly taken out the main operators of the Nymph, but have found no links to anywhere else or the two men who met outside of Inn. Or any offices, or the main cash reserves of the Gaming Hall
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 130/144 AC: 31(T:22/FF:25) CMD:31) d20+26=32 ; Friday January 28th, 2022 2:50:02 PM
"Perhaps we should check underneath the building? Unless they magicked it away, which is certainly possible, a secret basement is an easy place for them to hide their takings."
Gaffer suggests to Danko. Then has another thought.
"I'm going to fly around for a bit and see who has taken notice. There might be movement somewhere else in the city since we've made our presence clear."
He'll hustle off to a nearby alleyway, wildshape into the familiar form of a hawk and take to the skies. Flying in an increasingly wide spiral he focuses his attention on any rooftops that might have figures observing The Nymph, or any houses that look to be undergoing a sudden evacuation.
----- Wild Shape: Hawk Perception Check: 32
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 96/110 Friday January 28th, 2022 3:48:24 PM
Danko ponders what Gaffer says...
{ "Eureka" he says to himself in some unknown language}
Danko then casts Locate Object seeking and visualizing a large amount of gold.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 34/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) Friday January 28th, 2022 5:19:26 PM
Once someone breaks the news to Hmerrin that they can just walk out safely, he will drop his head and silently shake it a moment or two, then let out a big sigh.
"Someone could have led with that," he observes sourly.
"All righty then! Everybody is going outside." Hmerrin has his weapons sheathed, but of course is a bloody mess. The young lad makes a shooing motion and advances on one side of the civilians much like a sheep dog herding its flock. "Let's go now, we're all leaving, tck tck tck, there you go, everybody out, c'mon now."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Saturday January 29th, 2022 7:36:19 PM
Ramirez joins Hmerrin with encouraging the civilians to leave. We should put up some kind of sign so the town guards don't walk through that nasty magic if they look around here later.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 43/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Sunday January 30th, 2022 2:02:46 AM
Desdichado follows closely behind the group. He's still suspicious that one of them might be a disguised rakshasa trying to make an escape.
"Does anyone know if the Watch has any mages who might be able to help us with keeping an eye on this crew? Plus, we probably need to search the rakshasa for any clues about why we were sent here."
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday January 31st, 2022 2:21:15 AM
Quite a few people were coming and going during that fight. Nira shares Des' concern. Did they miss any of the rakshasa in all the excitement? She holds her ground as the civilians file past and casts a Locate Creature spell while focusing on Rakshasa. If there are any still alive nearby she will point them out to the rest of the party.
Aftermath The Nymph- DM Dan K Monday January 31st, 2022 10:35:38 AM
Gaffer queries about checking under the Gaming hall, somehow. He then shifts into a hawk and takes to the skies. The damage does not look as bad from out here. Danko casts Locate Object and quickly feels the spell pulling him to enter the building and turn to right. the direction, he recalls, to the Cashier cages Hmerrin and Des, with Ramirez assisting once the group is out of the Forbiddance, bring the rest of the civilians outside and as they pass through the smoldering room of charred bodies and bloody pools, to the last they are terrified of what's to become of them. None dare speak, but several are trying to keep their crying sobs as hushed as they can. Nira, agreeing with Des that some in the group might be Rakshasa, casts Locate Creature None in the small group are revealed by the spell or within the area
Gaffer spies The Watch approaching quickly from 2 different directions. One of the groups, the further of the 2, has 3 others with them. He recognizes them as having been in The Nymph. Further off, gaffer sees another group of The Watch, entering the main barracks where The Tide met with JaJolla.
Through the cashier cage there is a second door and within the cage is a large amount of money. 5,000gp and 8,000sp The Rakshasa also have an assortment of fine jewelry 4x Gemstone golden rings worth 500gp each 4x Emerald encrusted silver broaches worth 1,500gp each 4x Lapis and silk choker worth 500gp each 4x Headbands radiating magic Headbands of Alluring Cha +2 The Black Hyena - Nitish Headbands of Alluring Cha +2 Amulet of Mighty Fists +2 Bracers Armor +4 Belt of Physical Might +4 Cloak of Resistance +4 Diamond set gold ring 1,200gp Black Dog - Kumar Wand Acid Arrow 15c Potion CSW 7th Amulet of Natural Armor +1 Headband Alluring Cha +4 Ring of Protection +1 Ring of Mind Shielding Diamond dust worth 3,500gp Diamond set golden necklace 5,000gp Ruby set golden bracelet set 3,000gp
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 34/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) Monday January 31st, 2022 5:55:30 PM
Hmerrin gets outside with the people who obviously think they're about to get slaughtered.
He sighs heavily. This is not what was supposed to happen.
"I don't suppose anyone has some of those 'clean you up' spells to make us look more presentable," he asks The Tide.
Regardless, time to pay the piper. He addresses the bystanders, and people who just came out, first waving a hand at the dead rakasha. "We came for them, not for you. The Watch is on their way, and we plan to do whatever they tell us to do. You are free to stay or leave as you will."
He looks back at the building, trying to find words. But none come.
"I'm really sorry," is all he can manage.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 43/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] d20+26=32 ; Monday January 31st, 2022 6:04:56 PM
Since Nira doesn't detect that any of these people are actually rakshasa trying to sneak away, Desidichado tries to give them comfort.
(Diplomacy: 32)
"These monsters wanted to hurt you and all the others here. We stopped them from doing that. We can help you rest and recover. As that man said, the Watch will be here soon to sort all of this out."
He continues, "How long were you all back there? And what were you doing, if I may ask?"
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 130/144 AC: 31(T:22/FF:25) CMD:31) Monday January 31st, 2022 7:55:44 PM
Gaffer flies his way back to the rest of The Tide and continuous to circle the group from above until the watch arrive, at which points he finds a low roost for himself where he can listen to what is being said.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Monday January 31st, 2022 9:05:16 PM
It's a lot to take in. Ramirez helps see to the needs of the people that were prisoners, checking for wounded or other ill effects. As he works, he hums a soothing tune.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday January 31st, 2022 11:57:09 PM
Nira isn't quite sure what to say. Quite a few civilians died in that building. Innocent people that would still be alive if the group hadn't entered, or had acted differently, or any one of a hundred other things that could change the outcome.
She works with Ram to treat and care for as many wounded people as possible. Only when the civilians have been healed will she turn her attention to the party.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 26 (28 evil) -- CMD 36 -- HP 96/110 Tuesday February 1st, 2022 7:03:49 AM
Danko does his best to loot the loot for lack of better words. He starts with gathering the gems, then the magical items and finaly the coins.
He makes his way back but before going out of the building he casts greater Invisibility on himself.
He walks to Nira and whispers.. " Easy, it's Danko, I found the loot. I can teleport myself and four of us out of here and back to our base. I just need everyone to make physical contact and we can be out of here."
- Greater invisibility 12 rounds
Aftermath The Watch- DM Dan K Tuesday February 1st, 2022 9:08:37 AM
Everyone is outside save Danko, who followed his spell. None of the civilians outside are physically hurt in anyway and after Des talks for a few minutes, he is able to calm them and it seems they are coming to realize The Tide does not intend to kill them. A couple are able to answer the questions asked, though their thoughts seem muddled and their speech is off a bit. Nira suspects they are all drugged in some way. She noticed the drinks and food offered to her earlier were laced with several mind numbing agents. Nira also suspects the goal of the drugging was the same, simply more deceitful and quick, as serving alcohol at a gambling house. 'Was gambling for maybe 3 hours tonight, doing pretty good too.' 'We have worked here for about 6 years, most under the current owner master Greenleaf' One elf looks at the rakshasa now revealed and speaks 'We all are part of the masters club of The Nymph, exclusive gaming tables, higher stakes. I was looking forward to petitioning the Chancer's Club later this year.'
Danko gets the money from the Cage, turns invisible and returns outside
Gaffer watches as a 4 member standard group of The Watch round that corner a few buildings down and come to an abrupt stop. Hands draw finely crafted elven curved blades and 2 of group starts coming forward, the others quickly turning and begin circling around at a run.
For the party at large, you see 2 members of The Watch, weapons drawn, moving at a battle ready pace. "This is The Watch, by the sovereign lands of The Emerald Kingdom, you are ordered to disarm and remain where you are!"
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP: 43/161; AC:32/15/30 - CMD 32] Tuesday February 1st, 2022 2:53:05 PM
Desdichado puts away his weapon as the Watch approaches.
He respectfully says "We are hunting rakshasa for the WLA by request of a high priest of Wardd. Ja'Jalla knows of us and our task."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 34/162 AC:41 T:27 FF:32 CMD:41) Tuesday February 1st, 2022 4:19:31 PM
"Danko, we're not running," Hmerrin murmurs to the air.
Like Dez, he disarms in the presence of the Watch, and waits.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 22*/14*/18 -- CMD 20 -- HP 99+26/99 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Tuesday February 1st, 2022 5:56:44 PM
Nira only has two daggers by her side but she follows the orders of the Watch and drops them to the ground. She raises her hands slightly to show that she is now unarmed.
"Some of these people require medical attention. There are a number of cuts and wounds, and I believe several have also been drugged"
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 130/144 AC: 30(T:21/FF:25) CMD:30) d20+26=37 ; Tuesday February 1st, 2022 8:30:40 PM
So long as know voices call up to him directly, Gaffer ignores the situation below, trusting that his companions will do what can be done to smooth everything over. He focuses his attention on their wider surroundings still, watching for anything eye catching.
----- Perception: 37
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC30/19/23 HP122/122 CMD32 Tuesday February 1st, 2022 9:12:48 PM
Ramirez sets his bow down and waits for the guard. No need to yell back at them from this range. They don't seem too happy. Desdichado's statement should prove useful, if not the guards may prove to be an issue.
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