Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/229; AC:29 (35 vs Sasha)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Saturday May 18th, 2024 6:47:17 PM
Desdichado can't reach the bird, so he starts making his way alongside the table, trying to get closer to the remaining rakshasa (move to Q:49)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+20=25 ; Saturday May 18th, 2024 10:22:35 PM
Nira tries once again to dispel the magical cold from Hmerrin, but the icy spell is proving very hard to remove.
----------- Standard: Defensively Cast Dispel Magic on the cold spell affecting Hmerrin. Dispel check: 25.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+33=49 ; d20+33=45 ; d20+28=30 ; d20+23=25 ; d8+18=21 ; d8+18=24 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=7 ; Saturday May 18th, 2024 10:40:13 PM The Majaraha is dead? I didn't think we hit him that hard. Ramirez wonders for a moment, then his thoughts return to the task at hand. That rak may be injured, but it wasn't down. Yet.
Ramirez fires another volley at the rak. hit AC: 49, 45, 30, 25 damage: 21(plus 6 holy), 24(plus 7 holy)
bardsong continues- affects all Tide, please see below for stats
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 3) 4)greater invisibility - 08/19 rounds remaining 5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul 09/19 rounds remaining, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack 6)inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 123/251 AC:41 T:22 FF:35 CMD:48) DR 5/- d20+34=38 ; d20+29=45 ; d20+24=42 ; d20+19=25 ; d8+17=20 ; d8+17=24 ; d8+17=20 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=10 ; Sunday May 19th, 2024 7:15:23 PM
"Let's all focus on the ones still trying to kill us, please," Hmerrin grunts irritably. The ice is making it hard for him to enjoy the moment.
He sends more arrows at the Tanaka.
------ 5' step to X58 Full attack on Tanaka Atk 1 hits ac 38 for 25 + 8 holy damage Atk 2 hits ac 45 for 20 + 5 holy damage Atk 3 hits ac 42 for 24 + 10 holy damage Atk 4 miss (ac 25)
In Effect Entangled - half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakahsan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to Cold
She was hit and hit hard, but Yrul persevered. How could she not? She'd never be able to look Snickit and Dabz in their faces again. Luckily the shadows wreathed her and spared her from the worst of the damage. ~~~ DR10/- in dim light. ~~~ She returned the favour to the Tanaka. Feeling inspired by Ramirez's words, she let fly with her two friends - Snickit and Dabz. ~~~ Snickit:1: AC.48: Damage: 15.(Forgot the +4 from inspiration) Snickit:2: AC.44: Damage: 17. Snickit:3: AC.30: Miss. Dabz: 1. AC. 48: Damage: 13. Electrical: 6. Dabz: 2. AC. 39: Damage: 14. Electrical: 3. Dabz: 3. AC. 28: Miss.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/39/) -- CMD 37 -- HP 181 137/213 temp d20+15=32 ; 12d8=61 ; d20+29=42 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 9:06:27 AM
Dragon Danko flies closer and breaths lightning at the Tanaka
========================= Moves to 47 MNO 48 MNO 49 MNO
Fly check 32
Breath Weapon Lightning 12d8 Damage 61
Huge Bronze Dragon (spaces 15) You gain the following abilities: a +10 size bonus to Strength, a +8 size bonus to Constitution, a +8 natural armor bonus, fly 120 feet (poor), blindsense 60 feet, darkvision 120 feet, a breath weapon (electricity), damage reduction 10/magic, frightful presence (DC equal to the DC for this spell), and immunity to electricity.
mage armour protection from evil 2/6 Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 Rod of absorbtion D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 180/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=41 ; d20+29=46 ; d20+29=48 ; 8d6+42=74 ; 4d6=15 ; d6+5=6 ; d6+5=9 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 9:22:49 AM
Gaffer ducks under the strike from the Mawcar and finishes his casting. Tracking the bird and planting his new companions directly next to the creature and ordering them whirlwind and harrass the bird, as they are likely unable to best it in a melee.
He can't shake a sense of unease at the situation, and takes a breath to scan the room for anything at odds while moving close to his allies.
The Tanaka is within the darkness and finally forces the Storm Giant to move after it, where it swings down a mighty blow.
----- Perception, focused on invisible or unnoticed enemies: 41 Move: X43
----- Medium Air Elemental 1: HP 38/38 AC 19|FF16|13 - +4 Str, Con; 19/19 Rounds Whirlwind 2/2: Reflex DC 16; 6 Slam Damage on a failure; Reflex DC 16 again to avoid being caught in the whirlwind. Move Through B1s space into AF26
----- Medium Air Elemental 2: HP 38/38 AC 19|FF16|13 - +4 Str, Con; 19/19 Rounds Whirlwind 2/2: Reflex DC 16; 9 Slam Damage on a failure; Reflex DC 16 again to avoid being caught in the whirlwind. Move Through B1s space into AF30
----- Storm Giant: HP 237/237 AC 29|FF26|T10 - +4 Str, Con - Good Hope +2; 15/19 Rounds Move: P54 [Unsure how the darkness affects attacks here.] Vital Strike Attack: 46 vs AC, 48 to confirm crit; 74 base damage + 15 vital strike = 89 Damage
----- Alter Self: Bugbear; Dark vision, Scent, +2 Strength Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes Magic Fang, Greater: Storm Giant; 19 Hours
The Palace - Rnd 12 Dan K DM Monday May 20th, 2024 11:57:40 AM
Will be posting this evening
The Palace - Rnd 13 Dan K DM d100=22 ; d100=21 ; d100=17 ; d100=39 ; d100=85 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=28 ; d20+29=48 ; d4+9=11 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 6:13:47 PM
With the bird above his head, des heads back towards the remaining Rakshasa I have Des with Speed of 20 and thus moved 40' Nira attempts to dispel the ice on Hmerrin, but once again the opposing magic proves to powerful. Ramirez is a bit puzzled by how fast the Maharaja was defeater, as he fires again at the Tanaka, hitting twice. Hmerrin adds Two more. Yrul then strikes and Dabz, much to Snickits horror, deals the killing blow. Dankpo flies south, but as the Tanka falls, he does not use his mighty breath weapon. Gaffer looks about, not convinced that something it amiss. A pair of Air elementals arrive and go after the last foe as whirlwinds. Neither are able to capture the elusive bird. The Storm giant has no foe and remains where it is.
The bird flies past and slashes Ae1 as it does so. Ae1 Hit AC 48 Dmg 11
The Hall then darkens, as if clouds were gathering within the very building adn a rumble of thunder rolls across the great chamber. This is followed by a burst of deep laughter as a rift tears down the central axis from floor to ceiling, nearly 20' wide to reveal an endless night sky of stars. Stepping forth is what appears to be the Maharaja and a great silver back gorilla. Standing just over 6’ and wearing a golden and crimson robe, the Maharaja has the head of a black jackal with silver pools for eyes. “You will now pay for this outlandish, fool hardy, and senseless display of bravado”. All PC's WILL DC 26 Enchantment (compulsion Fear/mind affecting) Failure Highlight to display spoiler: {You are compelled to beg for forgiveness. You are cowering with fear.} On a successful save, you are shaken All PC's WILL DC 27 Enchantment (compulsion Mind affecting) Failure Highlight to display spoiler: {You are stricken with intense grief. You can take no actions, –2 penalty to Armor Class, and lose Dex bonus}
The pattern on the Maharaja's robes, like a great cherry orchard in bloom, swirls about as if a thing alive. Everyone can feel the power of this being flow across the room. The Tanaka seem to melt into nothing, becoming nearly invisible wisps of silvery energy.
"Look at what has become of my beautiful Sasha. You have soiled the beauty and tranquility of these lands in which my beloved children play. She will hear your pleas for mercy now“
At the far northern end of the chamber, Sasha get back to her feet.
The everpresent ice stings Hmerrin Dmg 11 though you are protected from the damage through the resist Cold.
Birds are Mawcaws, raptors in the sense of the bird type. Sorry for any confusion. Brown squares are trees
Entangled - creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity.
S AC 40 MH AC B1 AC 38 Dmg 50% Concealment Mirror Image x6 Shaken Haste G AC Dmg
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+23=41 ; d20+21=32 ; d20+31=49 ; d8+18=24 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 7:55:23 PM
save1(includes inspire courage bonus) = 41, Ramirez is shaken save2(includes good hope bonus and shaken from first save) = 30 (not sure if this one qualifies for inspire bonus)
Well as grand entrances go, that was pretty good. Ramirez shifts position(move to AA45) and fires a shot at the Maharaja hit AC49, damage: 24(plus 5 holy)
bardsong continues- affects all Tide, please see below for stats
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 4)greater invisibility - 07/19 rounds remaining 5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul 08/19 rounds remaining, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack 6)inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls 7)shaken - –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/39/) -- CMD 37 -- HP 181 137/213 temp d20+24=41 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+13=26 ; d20+16=18 ; Monday May 20th, 2024 8:19:16 PM
Danko ROARS!
" FEAR ME ! "
A green ray shoots forth in an attempt to hit the robe.
ooc> Frightfull presence if possible?
-------------- Save 1 41 Pass shaken only Save 2 36 Pass
Disintegrate at the Marahaja's robe Ranged touch attack 18
Shaken A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Moves to 37 GHIL 38 39
Fly check 26
Huge Bronze Dragon (spaces 15) You gain the following abilities: a +10 size bonus to Strength, a +8 size bonus to Constitution, a +8 natural armor bonus, fly 120 feet (poor), blindsense 60 feet, darkvision 120 feet, a breath weapon (electricity), damage reduction 10/magic, frightful presence (DC equal to the DC for this spell), and immunity to electricity.
mage armour Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 Rod of absorbtion D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/229; AC:29 (35 vs Sasha)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Monday May 20th, 2024 11:34:17 PM
(Paladin immunity to fear & immunity to compulsion.)
"Still here, huh? Good - I was afraid you were gone without me getting in on any of the fun."
He points a raised fist at the Maharaja and declares Domi's wrath against him. (Smite Evil) And makes his way forward (move to T:41).
--------- Active effects
Protection from Energy (Acid 30) Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls inspire courage - +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Vyrnix talisman: Epic DR 15 and Spell Penetration +5 Lay on Hands: 10/20 remaining Smite Evil (5/7 remaining); +6 attack/+2AC vs target, +19 damage (x2 first hit vs evil outsider); bypass DR ACTIVE VS MAHARAJA Auras
(OOC: The smite evil vs Sasha has worn off, correct? It lasts until the "target of the smite is dead", which I assume Sasha was.)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Tuesday May 21st, 2024 1:44:38 AM "I knew it wasn't going to be that easy, as much as I'd hoped it would be" Nira sighs.
She isn't sure exactly how far away the raks can see invisible things so keeps her distance and takes some defensive actions. Nira flies eastwards so as not to be caught in a big group.
----------- Magic Circle vs Evil protects from the Enchantments
Swift action: Use Coven Ritual of Sharing supernatural ability to activate Spell Turning Move: Fly to AG55 Standard action: READY to use Brahmah Tattoo to put an extended silence spell on the Maharajah's square if he starts casting a spell
Spells in Effect: Barkskin ... Darkvision ... Freedom of Movement ... Good Hope ... Greater Invisibility (Rnd 13/15) ... Mage Armor ... Magic Circle vs Evil ... Magic Vestment (Shirt & Shield) ... Mass Planar Adaptation (Resist Fire 20) ... Overland Flight ... Resist Fire (5) ... Roses Temperature Control ... Spell Turning ... Talisman from Vyrnix
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:142/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20+15=33 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+37=55 ; Tuesday May 21st, 2024 5:17:46 AM
~~~ Save 1: 33. Includes undermentioned bonuses. Yrul is shaken. Save 2: 32. Saved. ~~~
The horrifying reappearance of the maharajah was greatly disturbing for the little Surface Drow. She'd just been about to play peace-maker, again, between Snickit and Dabz. All that was forgotten as she stared, open-mouthed at the dreadful, but majestic creature. Then she shook her head and quickly moved forward. She was surprised at how fast she now was! ~~~ (+30' to move from haste. Double move to new location.) ~~~ Come on, Guys, we've got the shadows. We can do this. She mentally informed her accompanying menagerie. ~~ (Can Hide in Plain Sight. Has Fast Sneak. Still in Dim Light.) Stealth: 55 ~~~
good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul 08/19 rounds remaining, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack 6)inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls 7)shaken - –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 180/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+27=45 ; d20+23=40 ; d20+1=10 ; d20+1=14 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+28=48 ; 19d6=64 ; Tuesday May 21st, 2024 6:27:24 AM
[Will Saves: 45, 40, Passed; Shaken] Gaffer is shook by the Majara's imposing descent, but manages to steel his nerves to keep moving. He glances at his summons to see the Air Elementals each slowing from their tornado forms to cower before the Rakshasa, though at least the Storm Giant stands strong.
He calls to the Storm Giant to focus on killing the Gorilla and the giant obliges by moving north and getting closer.
"I knew it must be a trick! Gaffer exclaims, a moment of vindication quickly ruined by the wave of power that washes over the room. "I'm glad I saved some fire, just for you." And his hands move swiftly, once more summoning sheets of flames in a triangle, stretching over all their foes.
----- [OOC: By my count, it is 14 cubes to get from the Majara to Sasha, and 12 more to also get B1, so hoping I can get all four enemies.] Cast: Fire Storm, Empowered; SR Check 46; Reflex DC 28 for Half; 96 Fire Damage; Failed Save means set on fire, taking 4D6 damage a round until extinguished;
----- Medium Air Elemental 1: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 18/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief
----- Medium Air Elemental 2: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 18/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief
----- Storm Giant: HP 237/237 AC 29|FF26|T10 - +4 Str, Con - Good Hope +2; 14/19 Rounds; Shaken Saves: 30, 31, passes Move Twice to N28
----- Alter Self: Bugbear; Dark vision, Scent, +2 Strength Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes Magic Fang, Greater: Storm Giant; 19 Hours
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Tuesday May 21st, 2024 7:53:35 PM
(placeholder post) Ramirez keeps aim on the Maharaja, waiting for the creature's next move.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 123/251 AC:41 T:22 FF:35 CMD:48) DR 5/- d20+29=36 ; d20+20=26 ; Tuesday May 21st, 2024 9:00:50 PM
[Will save 36 and 26. Using hero point to add 4 post roll = 30. Success]
The man fights the ice and moves as best he can toward the coming battle.
----- Double move (40') to Y50.
In Effect Shaken: -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Entangled - half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakahsan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to Cold
The Palace - Rnd 14 Dan K DM d20+18=20 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+29=33 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+34=42 ; d6+20=21 ; d20+31=37 ; d20+31=47 ; d20+31=43 ; 3d6+15=30 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; 6d6=15 ; 6d6=27 ; d4=2 ; d20+29=37 ; 5d8=21 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 9:17:53 AM
It would seem the actual Maharaja has now appeared and with him, the once dead Sasha has been revived and the 'souls' of the dead Tanaka have been born across the room to him.
Ramirez staves off the pair of spells and fires an arrow, striking true. Danko wheels about and roars mightily and sends a ray of Disintegration, but the beam misses. Des raises a fist and declares Domi's power against the Maharaja, moving toward his opponent. Nira flies a bit away and prepares to counter what the Maharaja might do next. Yrul, and her Dim Light sphere, move northward towards the Maharaja. Gaffer casts Fire Storm flooding nearly the entire north end of the chamber in superheated fire. The Air Elementals are cowed, but the Storm Giant strides off to trail in behind Yrul's darkness. Storm Giant is in Plate, Speed 30. Hmerrin moves to the north as well.
Sahsa gets caught by the Firestorm and is set on fire. The Gorilla and Mawcaw completely dodge the flames. The Maharaja is lightly singed.
Sasha spends a roujnd to put herself out. The Gorilla charges in on Gaffer and lands a powerful blow. Gaffer Hit AC 42 Dmg 21
The Maharaja points to Des, and the paladin vanishes in a small cloud of cherry blossom flowers. He then starts to cast a spell, when all about him goes quiet. He makes another gesture seeming to grasp the silvery mist that rose from the forms of the Tanaka and flinging it to the south. A metal grinding sound resonates through the chamber as the eyes glow within the two huge statues and they move north. The first closes on Hmerrin and strikes with a Falchion Hmerrin Hit AC 43 Dmg 30 +6Fire It then breathes out a blast of smoke and fire. Hmerrin Ramirez Reflex DC 25 Fire Dmg 15 Functions as Fog Cloud obscuring all sight beyond 5' The Second heads north towards the Storm Gian and breathes a similar cloud. Giant Reflex DC 25 Fire Dmg 27 Functions as Fog Cloud obscuring all sight beyond 5'
The Maharaja then hurls a bolt of black energy at Danko, striking him Danko Touch AC 37 Dmg 21 and Sickened WILL DC 25 for half and no Sickened
Hmerrin the Ice is still in place 11 Dmg
Des Highlight to display spoiler: {You find yourself suddenly in a cherry orchard. An endless cherry orchard filled with "walls" of windblown cherry blossoms and cranes flying overhead. Each round on your turn, you may attempt a DC 20 Intelligence check (d20+Int modifier) to escape as a full-round action. }
Yrul again moved forward, away from the trouble behind and towards even greater trouble in the form of the Maharajah. This time though she did not use her full range of movement, She stopped, crouched low and swiftly called the shadows to her aid. On the far side of the Maharajah emerged, from the gloom, an impressive, glittering Dire Tiger. Her new friend would approach from one side, she from the other. ~~~ OOC: What's the green squares around the big guy? Is that discernible? ~~~ Stealth: 52 ~~~ Shadow Conjuration, Monster Summon VI Celestial Dire Tiger. Tiger, Dire (Smilodon)CR 8
XP 4,800 N Large animal Init +6; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +12
DEFENSE
AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+2 Dex, +6 natural, –1 size) hp 105 (14d8+42) Fort +12, Ref +11, Will +5
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft. Melee 2 claws +18 (2d4+8 plus grab), bite +18 (2d6+8/19–20 plus grab) Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft. Special Attacks pounce, rake (2 claws +18, 2d4+8)
STATISTICS
Str 27, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 Base Atk +10; CMB +19 (+23 grapple); CMD 31 (35 vs. trip) Feats Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Run, Skill Focus (Perception), Skill Focus (Stealth), Weapon Focus (bite, claw) Skills Acrobatics +6, Perception +12, Stealth +15 (+23 in tall grass), Swim +13; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics, +4 Stealth (+8 in tall grass) Senses The creature gains darkvision 60 ft.
Defensive Abilities The creature gains damage reduction and energy resistance as noted on Table: Celestial Creature Defense.
SR The creature gains spell resistance equal to its new CR +5
Special Attacks The creature may smite evil 1/day as a swift action (it adds its Cha bonus to attack rolls, and a damage bonus equal to its HD against evil foes; smite persists until the target is dead or the celestial creature rests).
Table: Celestial Creature Defenses Hit Dice Resist Cold, Acid, and Electricity DR
11+ 15 10/evil
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/229; AC:29 (35 vs Sasha)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+2=11 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 1:52:12 PM
(Int check: 11, fail)
Desdichado suddenly finds himself...somewhere else. It's a beautiful cherry orchard, but he doesn't see any way out.
--------- Active effects
Protection from Energy (Acid 30) Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls inspire courage - +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Vyrnix talisman: Epic DR 15 and Spell Penetration +5 Lay on Hands: 10/20 remaining Smite Evil (5/7 remaining); +6 attack/+2AC vs target, +19 damage (x2 first hit vs evil outsider); bypass DR ACTIVE VS MAHARAJA Auras
The Palace - Rnd 14 Dan K DM Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 2:41:08 PM
Sorry i described but did not label. The RED squares are enveloped by a burning ash cloud blocking all sight past 5'. The cloud is a 20' cube
The GREEN Squares are a SILENCE spell. discernable once you enter, but not before.
Oh, not good at all Hmerrin turns to the sound of giant walking statue and manages to keep from getting run through, but that's about it. His world disappears in a cloud of fire.
Hoping he's obscured as well, the fighter moves toward the statue. When he runs into it, he swings.
--------- Move to Y52. Attack BC1 hitting ac 54 for 27 hp damage
In Effect Shaken: -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Entangled - half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakahsan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to Cold
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+33=50 ; d8+18=24 ; 2d6=4 ; d20+23=42 ; Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 10:32:06 PM
reflex save = 42 Ramirez moves out of the smoke and into a better firing position, taking aim again at the Maharaja. (move to Y43)Looks like he still has some more friends. Ramirez is worried about what happened to Des, but isn't sure what he can do about it.
hit AC:50, damage: 24(plus 4 holy)
bardsong continues- affects all Tide, please see below for stats
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 4)greater invisibility - 06/19 rounds remaining 5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul 07/19 rounds remaining, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack 6)inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls 7)shaken - –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=6 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 3:00:33 AM
Nira moves towards the trees. She feels pretty confident that the maharajah will be able to counter most of what she can cast, so needs something to hide behind before her invisibility runs out.
She can't do much to help the party while she can't see them, so create a Wind Wall to disperse some/all of the cloud. If that clears things up and she can see how hurt Hmerrin is, she casts the best cure spell she can from range.
------------ Reminder to all PCs that we have Resist Fire (20)
Move: Fly to AH51 Standard: Cast Wind Wall in the size/shape of the cloud in front of BC#1 If the cloud disappears then swift: Cast Quickened CSW on Hmerrin to be delivered by Spectral Hand. Hmerrin is healed for 28pts
Question: Hi DMs! In terms of the opening to the sky, is that running north/south down the middle of the room above the maharajah?
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/39/) -- CMD 37 -- HP 181 116/213 temp d20+13=19 ; d20+20=22 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 6:34:53 AM
With a ROAR... " ENOUGH"
The huge dragon flies at full speed... first up... then directly at the Marahaja.... Like a giant meat missile, the dragon attempts to ran the ennemi and crush it with his mass.
-------------------------------------------------- ooc> No idea how to roll this but Danko attempts to use his mass to crush the marahaja by crashing into it at full flight speed.
Save 22 fail
Sicken The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Moves to Centered T30 Climb from 30 to 50 feet then missle down to crash on the marahaja
Fly check 19
Huge Bronze Dragon (spaces 15) You gain the following abilities: a +10 size bonus to Strength, a +8 size bonus to Constitution, a +8 natural armor bonus, fly 120 feet (poor), blindsense 60 feet, darkvision 120 feet, a breath weapon (electricity), damage reduction 10/magic, frightful presence (DC equal to the DC for this spell), and immunity to electricity.
mage armour Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Resist fire 20
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 235/284 AC: 41(T:21/FF:34) CMD:46) d20+8=18 ; d20+27=38 ; 4d6+23=36 ; 4d6=12 ; d20+32=43 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 9:47:13 AM
Gaffer staggers a step back as the Gorilla slams into him, thankful he hadn't taken to many wounds before now. He worries as he sees Des disappear, and that worry only grows as the Majara slings spell after spell, but he has to focus on himself for a moment with the gorilla near.
Gaffer call for the giant to move out of the cloud and keep the nearest statue at bay, which the giant obliges. The air elementals appear to be out of the fight and Gaffer ignores them.
Then he casts a spell. The image of Vyrnix fixed in his mind, crimson scales and vast claws. The presence of fire. Gaffer's body tembles and warps, growing bigger, muscles growing stronger. Scales extend all over his form until what stands in his place, is a Huge Red Dragon.
----- Defensive Cast: Shapechange; Contration check 43, pass; Form of a Dragon III; Huge Red Dragon
----- 2xMedium Air Elemental: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 16/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief
----- Storm Giant: HP 210/237 AC 29|FF26|T10 - +4 Str, Con - Good Hope +2; 13/19 Rounds; Shaken Reflex: 18 Move: Q48 Vital Strike Attack on BC2: 38 vs AC, 36 + 12 vital strike = 48 Damage
----- Alter Self: Bugbear; Dark vision, Scent, +2 Strength Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes Magic Fang, Greater: Storm Giant; 19 Hours Shapechange: 190 Minutes; +10 size bonus Str, +8 Con, a +8 NA, Fly 120 (poor), Blindsense 60 feet, Darkvision 120 feet, Breath Weapon, DR 10/magic, Frightful Presence DC 28
The Palace - Rnd 15 Dan K DM 6d8=28 ; 8d6=33 ; 4d8=24 ; d20=10 ; d20=18 ; d100=25 ; d20+31=33 ; 3d6+15=25 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; 6d8=24 ; d20+32=48 ; d20+27=40 ; d20+32=42 ; d20+33=44 ; d20+33=43 ; d6+20=26 ; d6+20=23 ; d6+20=26 ; d6+20=23 ; d6+20=26 ; d20+23=40 ; d20+31=39 ; d20+31=40 ; d6+15=17 ; d6+15=20 ; d6+15=20 ; 2d6+15=23 ; 3d6+15=25 ; 2d6=5 ; d20+31=35 ; d20+31=48 ; 2d6+15=23 ; 2d6=7 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 12:10:51 PM
Yrul and her Dim Light aura, moves forward and she conjures a Shadow Tiger to assist her to flank the Maharaja. Des Highlight to display spoiler: { moves through the cherry orchard, looking for a way out.} Hmerrin gets caught in the Incendiary Cloud, spins and heads for the cause. His axe lands and opens a rent in the statue only to release a gout of molten bronze. Hmerrin Reflex DC 25 Dmg 28 and set on Fire Save for Half and not on fire Ramirez clears the cloud and fires at the Maharaja. Striking soundly again. Nira casts Wind Wall and the force of the winds disperses the Incendiary Cloud Being able to see her target, Nira casts CCW Heal Hmerrin 28 on the fighter. Danko sails up and plummets directly down upon the Maharaja. Slamming into the ground in eirie silence, thanks to a Silence spell. Danko Dmg 24 from purposefully flying into the ground. Does not include DR you may have. Gaffer casts a mighty spell and transforms into a Huge Red Dragon. The Storm Giant moves out of the cloud and strikes into the Bronze statue. As he closes the statue strikes first. Giant AC 33 Dmg 25 +Fire 6 The Storm Giant strikes hard. A gout of molten bronze erupts, spraying the giant Giant Reflex DC 25 Dmg 24 and set on Fire Save for Half and not on fire
The Gorilla roars, "Do not think you can stave my fury with such magiks!" and attacks Gaffer with tooth and claw. Gaffer AC 48/40/42/44/43 Dmg 26/23/26/23/26
Sasha slowly closes from the north, stalking in. Requires Perception 40 to target
The Maharaja appears upon his throne at the southern end of the room. He speaks a word of power that tears into Ramirez. Ramirez Will DC 27 Feeblemind As a creature that can cast arcane spells, take a –4 penalty on its saving throw "It is really quite the pity. You had struck an equitable bargain, decades, perhaps centuries of safety, but now. Now you you have cast that into the wind and have replaced it with pain and suffering."
The Statue retaliates against the Storm Giant [Giant Hit AC 39/40 Dmg 23/25 +Fire 5[/b]
The other Statue attacks Hmerrin. Hmerrin AC 35/48 Dmg miss/23 + Fire 7 The ice falls away, freeing Hmerrin from it entanglement.
The Air Elementals continue to cower. Each Round they get a Will Save DC 26 The Pesky mawcaw seems to have retreated from the batttlefield
Birds are Mawcaws, raptors in the sense of the bird type. Sorry for any confusion. Brown squares are trees Entangled - creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. On Fire. Full round action to extinguish Reflex DC 20 Else 2d6 Fire Dmg
S AC 40 Dmg 35 MH AC 47 Dmg 53 B1 AC 38 Dmg Total Cover and Concealment Mirror Image x6 Shaken Haste G AC 37 Dmg BC1 AC 30 Dmg 27 BC2 AC 30 Dmg 33
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/229; AC:29 (35 vs Sasha)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+2=16 ; Thursday May 23rd, 2024 12:48:14 PM
(Int: 16, fail)
Desdichado continues wandering, feeling like if he was just a bit smarter he could figure a way out of this.
With but a nod and flick of the wrist (well it was more Dabz making a hooking gesture), Yrul told the Celestial Dire Kitty to eat the gorilla. It duly charged and pounced upon its back. (+2 for charging) ~~~ The tiger invoked it's capacity to Smite Evil (+14 damage) to its bite. Attacks. (Ugh, forgot +2 for flanking; so will adjust the AC's accordingly - most will still miss. 1. Claw. AC: 24 2. Claw. AC: 33 Damage: 12 3. Bite. AC: 30. 4. Rake. AC: 35 Damage: 12 5. Rake. AC: 26. ~~~ I am assuming that the other attacks miss - in fact the two listed damages may fail to strike true. ~~~
Yrul again moved and moved quickly to take up a flanking position, ready to attack next round.
~~~ Shadow Conjuration, Monster Summon VI Celestial Dire Tiger. Tiger, Dire (Smilodon)CR 8
XP 4,800 N Large animal Init +6; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +12
DEFENSE
AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+2 Dex, +6 natural, –1 size) hp 105 (14d8+42) Fort +12, Ref +11, Will +5
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft. Melee 2 claws +18 (2d4+8 plus grab), bite +18 (2d6+8/19–20 plus grab) Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft. Special Attacks pounce, rake (2 claws +18, 2d4+8)
STATISTICS
Str 27, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 Base Atk +10; CMB +19 (+23 grapple); CMD 31 (35 vs. trip) Feats Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Run, Skill Focus (Perception), Skill Focus (Stealth), Weapon Focus (bite, claw) Skills Acrobatics +6, Perception +12, Stealth +15 (+23 in tall grass), Swim +13; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics, +4 Stealth (+8 in tall grass) Senses The creature gains darkvision 60 ft.
Defensive Abilities The creature gains damage reduction and energy resistance as noted on Table: Celestial Creature Defense.
SR The creature gains spell resistance equal to its new CR +5
Special Attacks The creature may smite evil 1/day as a swift action (it adds its Cha bonus to attack rolls, and a damage bonus equal to its HD against evil foes; smite persists until the target is dead or the celestial creature rests).
Table: Celestial Creature Defences Hit Dice Resist Cold, Acid, and Electricity DR
11+ 15 10/evil ~~~ NB: If the tiger is disbelieved the gorilla still takes 3/5 damage. ~~~
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Thursday May 23rd, 2024 11:46:10 PM
Nira takes up a position behind a nearby tree.
Placeholder if Ram fails his save... Nira knows a Feeblemind spell when she sees one, and she knows what that means. She starts beckoning to Ram and excitedly talking to him as one might a puppy: "Here Ram! Here boy! Yes, who's a good boy? You are! That's right. Come here. Come to Nira! Come on. There's a good boy"
If Ram gets the hint and gets close enough, Nira will cast a Heal spell on him.
----------- Move: FLY to AH47 Delay: Need to see what happens with Ram, but will cast Heal if he fails his save and listens to her.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+15=22 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 12:04:33 AM
save = 22(includes good hope, -4 penalty and shaken) fail Ramirez stumbles about not really knowing what is going on. He hears a voice(Nira) and walks towards it...
OOC-Ramirez is still invisible, can Nira see him? bardsong ends
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 4)greater invisibility - 05/19 rounds remaining 5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul 06/19 rounds remaining, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack 6)inspire courage - inactive 7)shaken - –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Friday May 24th, 2024 12:10:37 AM OOC: Ah, missed he was still invisible. Nira's just expired. She was able to hear his bardsong though so knew where he was.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/39/) -- CMD 37 -- HP 92/137/213 temp d20+11=14 ; 12d8+12=64 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 6:42:38 AM
Danko crashes hard on the ground. He shakes his head and roars in frustration. He doesn't feel well and is quite damaged but knows that he must fight on
He takes back to the air.... and unleashes his lightning breath at the Gorilla.
======================== Sicken The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Moves to 30,31,32, AB/AC/AD Climb to 30 feet
Lightning breath --- Damage 64
Fly check 14
Use of breath weapon- round 1
Huge Bronze Dragon (spaces 15) You gain the following abilities: a +10 size bonus to Strength, a +8 size bonus to Constitution, a +8 natural armor bonus, fly 120 feet (poor), blindsense 60 feet, darkvision 120 feet, a breath weapon (electricity), damage reduction 10/magic, frightful presence (DC equal to the DC for this spell), and immunity to electricity.
mage armour Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist fire 20
The Palace - Rnd 15 Dan K DM Friday May 24th, 2024 10:25:14 AM
DM Note: Ramirez and Nira are invisible and cannot see each other.
Nira knows within about 20' where Ramirez is, he has been singing loudly after all Ramirez has no idea where Nira is.
If Nira full round actions tries to get his attention, Ramirez could wander that direction, but he is still invisible to Nira
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 284/284 AC: 41(T:21/FF:34) CMD:46) d20+32=44 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+29=39 ; d20+24=44 ; d20+19=23 ; 4d6+25=36 ; 4d6+25=38 ; d20+24=37 ; 4d6+25=39 ; Friday May 24th, 2024 10:28:39 AM
For all that he had imagined become a dragon and fighting a bold battle, Gaffer is appalled by the onslaught he receives from the Gorilla and can only pause to heal himself to ensure he doesn't fall seconds later, the spell removing all of his wounds so far.
Over to the side, his Giant companion manages to avoid some of the flames sent it's way, but takes heavy damage from the various attacks. Still, they are only a temporary companion and Gaffer doesn't change their command to keep attacking.
----- 2xMedium Air Elemental: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 16/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief Will Saves: 9, 12
----- Storm Giant: HP 114/237 AC 29|FF26|T10 - +4 Str, Con - Good Hope +2; 13/19 Rounds; Shaken Reflex: 28, Success Attack 1: 39 vs AC; 36 Damage Attack 2: 44 vs AC; 37 to confirm Crit; 77 Damage Attack 3: 23 vs AC, Miss
----- Alter Self: Bugbear; Dark vision, Scent, +2 Strength Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes Magic Fang, Greater: Storm Giant; 19 Hours Shapechange: 190 Minutes; +10 size bonus Str, +8 Con, a +8 NA, Fly 120 (poor), Blindsense 60 feet, Darkvision 120 feet, Breath Weapon, DR 10/magic, Frightful Presence DC 28
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Friday May 24th, 2024 11:43:04 AM OOC: Nina's invisibility expired this round (Rnd 15). With DC20 to locate the square she'll know where he is when he's close
EDIT: Did a countback. She's still invisible this round. Will do the full round action to beckon Ram towards her
First cold, then electricity, now fire. And now he's become the closest person to the Maharaja. Not that he can do anything about it with giant lava spurting guy towering over him. At least the ice is gone.
Not a lot of options though. Both of Hmerrin's axe clatter on the ground, while a war hammer pops into his two hands. The fighter swings for all he's worth.
Is he still Shaken?
---------- Drop Weapons. Quick draw Adamantine War hammer +1 Full attack, power attack on BC1 using two handed grip
Atk 1 hits ac43 for 27 hp damage Atk 2 misses (ac 23) Atk 3 hits ac 30 for 27 hp damage Atk 4 misses (ac14)
In Effect Shaken: -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakahsan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to Cold
Des Highlight to display spoiler: { continues looking for a way out.} Yrul and her Dim Light cloud moves to flank the Gorilla and help Gaffer. The Celestial Dire Tiger charges in pouncing, but cannot penetrate the Gorilla's defenses. Nira calls out to Ramirez, the Bloodwitch knows what just might have happened with his Bard Song suddenly turning to jibberish and then halting all together. She knows he close and can attempt to make a Touch Attack next round against 50% concealment miss[/i] Ramirez, hearing a familiar voice, moves that direction. Danko gets back to his feet and unleashes his breath weapon into the gorilla. Stand move action, BW standard action. A twisting pivot and spinning flip allows the Gorilla to completely dodge the incoming blast. Gaffer Heals himself and the Storm giant continues its battle, landing a pair of blows and causing more molten bronze to spew forth Storm Giant Reflex DC 25 Dmg 40 and set on Fire Save for Half and not on fire Hmerrin switches to a Warhammer and smashes into the statue.
The Gorilla spins on the Tiger, and tears it apart...mostly. Celestial Tiger AC 48/36/37/45/53crit45 Dmg 25/26/24/22/45 -DR/10 Total 102
Sasha slowly closes from the north, stalking in. Requires Perception 40 to target
The Maharaja looks towards Nira and the Bloodwitch knows that he knows where she is as well. "Your defenses are impressive, most impressive. Let us see hmm?" A pair of Dispel Magic's spin into Nira, rebounding upon the Maharaja due to the Spell Turning "And that is where we need to begin it would seem."
The Statue retaliates against the Storm Giant as the Incendiary Cloud expands [Giant Hit AC 36/32 Dmg 25/miss +Fire 8[/b]
The other Statue attacks Hmerrin. Hmerrin AC 41/44 Dmg 24/22 + Fire 7
The Air Elementals continue to cower. Each Round they get a Will Save DC 26 The Pesky mawcaw remains hidden
Birds are Mawcaws, raptors in the sense of the bird type. Sorry for any confusion. Brown squares are trees On Fire. Full round action to extinguish Reflex DC 20 Else 2d6 Fire Dmg
S AC 40 Dmg 35 MH AC 47 Dmg 33 B1 AC 38 Dmg Total Cover and Concealment Mirror Image x6 Shaken G AC Dmg BC1 AC 30 Dmg 84 BC2 AC 30 Dmg 116
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/229; AC:29 (35 vs Sasha)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+2=22 ; Sunday May 26th, 2024 12:43:35 PM
In a sudden insight, Desdichado realizes just how he can escape!
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31) -- CMD 37 -- HP 92/137/213 temp d20+13=26 ; d20+16=36 ; 16d6=56 ; d20+25=28 ; Sunday May 26th, 2024 12:56:58 PM
Danko takes to the air and flies...
He then casts a spell... A ray shoots from his clawed hand...
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Moves to 43,44,45, VWX Height 30'
Disintegrate- Target BC1 Hit AC 36 range touch - natural 20 DAM 56 Beat spell resistance 28
Sicken The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Fly check 26
Breath Weapon delay round 2
mage armour Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 - Scarab of Protection slotless D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist fire 20
Huge Bronze Dragon (spaces 15) You gain the following abilities: a +10 size bonus to Strength, a +8 size bonus to Constitution, a +8 natural armor bonus, fly 120 feet (poor), blindsense 60 feet, darkvision 120 feet, a breath weapon (electricity), damage reduction 10/magic, frightful presence (DC equal to the DC for this spell), and immunity to electricity.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d100=52 ; Sunday May 26th, 2024 8:25:03 PM
Nira's invisibility disappears and she stares directly at the Maharaja. "You've no idea".
She still doesn't want to be in the maharajah's line of sight, so flies to the other side of Ram to take cover by the tree.
Now visible, she gives a whistle to get Ram's attention and pats her hands on her legs. "Ram! Over here. Come closer. Come here. Pss pss pss" When she feels he's within reach she puts her hand out to touch where his face might be.
------------- Move: Fly to AH47 Standard: Defensively cast Heal on Ram. Miss Chance: 52% = Pass (just). Ram is healed for 150pts + Feeblemind
OOC: Nira's BW spells are cast at CL20, but her Wiz spells at CL15. If hit by a Dispel magic it will be one of her BW spells that will take the hit first: Highlight to display spoiler: {Barkskin ... Darkvision ... Freedom of Movement ... Magic Vestment x 2 (Shirt & Shield) ... Mass Planar Adaptation (Resist Fire 20) ... Roses Temperature Control}
'Poor kitty' Thought Yrul, but took solace that it would return to its natural plane when dispatched. It was however, still present. She could use that to her advantage (flanking for sneak attack damage) Urging Snickit and Dabz o do their best and save the kitty, she put them to work.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 284/284 AC: 41(T:21/FF:34) CMD:46) d20-1=9 ; d20+1=16 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+27=43 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+21=33 ; 4d6+25=39 ; 4d6+25=46 ; 4d6+25=37 ; 4d6+25=38 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 12:01:23 PM
Gaffer knows there is a lot going on, and his mind spins to figure out what should be a priority. He catches sight of Hmerrin, looking badly bloodied and burnt, and so close to the Majara.
Thankful for pause in attacks from the Gorilla, though saddened by the state of the friendly tiger, he uses the opportunity for another spell. He'd like to do more, but it's the only way he can cover his ally in this moment.
Meanwhile the Air Elementals remain entranced, but the Storm Giant isn't done yet and keeps up the attack, while stepping slightly away to try and avoid the gouts of flame. No longer shaken, it attacks at full strength with powerful blows.
----- Defensive Cast: Fog Cloud; Concentration autosuccess; Centered on Hmerrin.
----- 2xMedium Air Elemental: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 15/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief Will Saves: 11, 16
----- Storm Giant: HP 61/237 AC 29|FF26|T10 - +4 Str, Con - Good Hope +2; 12/19 Rounds Reflex: 27, Success 5 Foot Step to S48 Power Attack 1, -4 to hit, +8 damage: 43 vs AC; 47 Damage Power Attack 2, -4 to hit, +8 damage: 31 vs AC; 54 Damage Attack 3: 39 vs AC; 33 to Confirm Crit; 37+38 Damage
----- Alter Self: Bugbear; Dark vision, Scent, +2 Strength Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes Magic Fang, Greater: Storm Giant; 19 Hours Shapechange: 190 Minutes; +10 size bonus Str, +8 Con, a +8 NA, Fly 120 (poor), Blindsense 60 feet, Darkvision 120 feet, Breath Weapon, DR 10/magic, Frightful Presence DC 28 [/i]
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 33/251 AC:45 T:26 FF:35 CMD:52) DR 5/- d20+27=45 ; d20+22=26 ; d20+17=37 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+15=23 ; d8+15=21 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 8:25:04 PM
"Nira, need a hand here," Hmerrin calls out in what he hopes is a jovial manner. The fighter is in bad shape though.
He shifts posture a bit, hoping to fend off more blows, while continuing his attack.
--------------- Fighting defensively. Also forgot to update AC when ice went away. Done now. Full attack on BC1
Atk1 hits ac 45 for 23 hp damage Atk 2 misses (ac 26) Atk 3 Nat 20, no crit (22) for 21 hp damage Atk 4 misses (ac 21)
In Effect Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakahsan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to Cold
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+29=34 ; d8+14=17 ; 2d6=6 ; Monday May 27th, 2024 10:44:01 PM Thanks Nira, I needed that.
Ramirez takes a step forward(AG49) and fires off a shot at the statue in front of Hmerrin, trying to distract it. hit AC:34, damage 17(plus 6 holy)
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 4)greater invisibility - 04/19 rounds remaining 5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul 05/19 rounds remaining, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack 6)inspire courage - inactive 7)shaken - –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
combat reminder: 29/24/19, 1d8+14(+2d6holy)(includes good hope, haste, arcane strike)
The Palace - Rnd 17 Dan K DM 6d8=21 ; 6d8=30 ; 6d8=37 ; 6d8=26 ; d20+30=39 ; d6+4=8 ; 6d6=19 ; d20+31=51 ; d20+31=32 ; d20+31=32 ; d100=23 ; 3d6+15=21 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=30 ; d20+20=32 ; d12=12 ; d4=2 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 10:46:44 AM
Des escapes the Orchard and finds himself right back in the audience chamber. Danko takes to the air and sends a Disintegration[i]spell at one of the Statues. The statute appears undamaged by the spell. Nira appears and successfully places a [i]Heal on Ramirez, removing any of his wounds and more importantly, the Feeblemind Yrul attacks the gorilla and scores strike after strike after strike and when she is finished, the gorilla looks to be in as bad of shape as the tiger. The Tiger inflicts a near mortal wound, but does not quite finish off the Gorilla. Gaffer casts Fog Cloud at Hmerrin's position hoping to provide him some concealment. The Storm Giant continues its attacks and fells the bronze statue even as additional torrents of molten bronze spills forth. Giant Reflex DC 25/25/25 Dmg 21/30/37 Hmerrin keeps at the statue with his warhammer and rings another pair of blows. Ramirez fires and strikes the statue with an arrow, causing a spurt of molten bronze to spray Hmerrin Hmerrin Reflex DC 25 Dmg 26
The Gorilla folds in upon himself and like the Tiger Sasha, leaves behind a writhing mass of otherworldly tentacles. Yrul, Gaffer and Dire Tiger Grapple 39 Yrul Dmg 8 Dire Tiger Dmg 8-10=0 To the north a deep rasping whisper-shouts "Sasha! where are you?"
The Bronze Statue breathes forth another Incendiary Cloud, seemingly targeting himself and enveloping Hmerrin. Hmerrin Reflex DC 25 Dmg 19 and caught on Fire Simultaneously, it swing with a great fist and falchion. Hmerrin AC 51 crit 32/32 Dmg 21 +5 Fire
"Hiding Nira?" The maharaja barks, his voice grating and wholly unpleasant to the ear. "Very well, your friends then." Again, unknown words of pwoer reverberate the room taking hold of several of the Tide Gaffer, Dez and Danko Will save DC 25 or SLOWED Gaffer Greater Dispel magic ShapeChange DC37 Dispelled; Longstrider DC21 miss; Barksin DC39 Dispelled; Alter Self DC30 Dispelled
The Air Elementals continue to cower. Each Round they get a Will Save DC 26 The Pesky mawcaw seems to have retreated from the battlefield
Birds are Mawcaws, raptors in the sense of the bird type. Sorry for any confusion. Brown squares are trees On Fire. Full round action to extinguish Reflex DC 20 Else 2d6 Fire Dmg
S AC 40 Dmg 35 MH AC 47 Dmg 13 B1 AC 38 Dmg Total Cover and Concealment Mirror Image x6 Shaken G AC 38 Dmg 165 BC1 AC 30 Dmg 122 BC2 AC 30 Destroyed
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:142/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20+23=36 ; d20+27=42 ; d20+25=35 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 5:54:49 PM
~~~ The celestial tiger, now named Big Kitty by Yrul, attempted to slip free of it's capture. It tried, but couldn't quite do it.
Similarly, Yrul also attempted to slip free, but she relied on being small and slippery rather than any musculature. Perhaps that surprised the Ex-Gorilla-Tentacles., but slip free she did. (NB: Yrul also has DR10 currently; so takes no damage.) She then moved away beyond its reach and looked around to see what was happening where. ~~~ Perception: 35
~~~ Shadow Conjuration, Monster Summon VI Celestial Dire Tiger. Tiger, Dire (Smilodon)CR 8
XP 4,800 N Large animal Init +6; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +12
DEFENSE
AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+2 Dex, +6 natural, –1 size) hp 105 (14d8+42) Fort +12, Ref +11, Will +5
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft. Melee 2 claws +18 (2d4+8 plus grab), bite +18 (2d6+8/19–20 plus grab) Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft. Special Attacks pounce, rake (2 claws +18, 2d4+8)
STATISTICS
Str 27, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 Base Atk +10; CMB +19 (+23 grapple); CMD 31 (35 vs. trip) Feats Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Run, Skill Focus (Perception), Skill Focus (Stealth), Weapon Focus (bite, claw) Skills Acrobatics +6, Perception +12, Stealth +15 (+23 in tall grass), Swim +13; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics, +4 Stealth (+8 in tall grass) Senses The creature gains darkvision 60 ft.
Defensive Abilities The creature gains damage reduction and energy resistance as noted on Table: Celestial Creature Defense.
SR The creature gains spell resistance equal to its new CR +5
Special Attacks The creature may smite evil 1/day as a swift action (it adds its Cha bonus to attack rolls, and a damage bonus equal to its HD against evil foes; smite persists until the target is dead or the celestial creature rests).
Table: Celestial Creature Defences Hit Dice Resist Cold, Acid, and Electricity DR
11+ 15 10/evil ~~~ NB: If the tiger is disbelieved the gorilla still takes 3/5 damage. ~~~
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/229; AC:29 (31 vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+23=28 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 7:03:07 PM
(Will save: 28, pass)
Desdichado takes a moment to get his bearings. Things are much more chaotic here than they were just a few moments ago. He spots the Maharaja on the throne and begins movement toward him. (Move to U:49).
--------- Active effects
Protection from Energy (Acid 30) Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls inspire courage - +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Vyrnix talisman: Epic DR 15 and Spell Penetration +5 Lay on Hands: 10/20 remaining Smite Evil (5/7 remaining); +6 attack/+2AC vs target, +19 damage (x2 first hit vs evil outsider); bypass DR ACTIVE VS MAHARAJA Auras
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 11/251 AC:45 T:26 FF:35 CMD:52) DR 5/- d20+20=31 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+27=28 ; d20+22=26 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+12=30 ; d8+15=23 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 7:55:50 PM
Hmerrin gets in a couple good blows when an arrow pierces the statue, sending a stream of lava at him. The fighter manage to shift out of the way (Reflex 31).
Then he enveloped in another one of those fire clouds. The fighter again dodges the really burny parts (Reflex 40)
And then the giant pastes him a good one. Hmerrin rolls with the blow, but this is getting bad.
Nevertheless, the man swings again.
--------------- Fighting defensively. Full attack on BC1
Atk1 misses (ac 28) Atk 2 misses (ac 26) Atk 3 misses (ac 19) Atk 4 hits ac 30 for 23 hp damage
In Effect Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakahsan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to Cold
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Tuesday May 28th, 2024 8:05:35 PM
Ramirez casts haste on: Desdichado, Danko, and ST(if this is the storm giant). (Hmerrin is in range but not sure if he can be a target while in the fog)
Then he restarts the song, seems like the Tide needs all the help they can get. inspire courage is now active
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 4)greater invisibility - 03/19 rounds remaining 5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul 04/19 rounds remaining, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack 6)inspire courage - inactive 7)shaken - –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. 8)haste active on: Des, Danko. storm giant 19/19 rounds remaining 9)inspire courage: +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
combat reminder: 29/24/19, 1d8+14(+2d6holy)(includes good hope, haste, arcane strike)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=45 ; d20+20=34 ; Tuesday May 28th, 2024 10:08:09 PM
Nira takes a quick peek around the tree to see what's going on. She wants to heal Hmerrin but has a few problems. First, between both the fog cloud and incendiary cloud she can't even see him. Second, at top speed she can't even get close to cast a heal spell on him. And third, she's pretty sure her spell is going to be countered if she runs out there. "Need you to withdraw back to me to help you, Hmerrin!"
She instead tries to help Gaffer, who looks to have been hit hard by the Dispels.
"We killed you once. We can again" she calls back to the Maharaja "So pick a god and make your peace with them"
------------- Perception: 45 to try and work out where the voice to the north is coming from
Standard: Defensively cast Dispel Magic on the tentacles. Dispel check: 34 Swift: Use Lesser Quicken Rod to defensively cast Magic Circle against Evil on Des
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) d20+10=23 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+1=2 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+28=45 ; 19d6=53 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 5:33:26 AM
Gaffer drops suddenly to the ground as his form is forcible reverted to that of human, stumbling as he all but deflates under the dispelling. He manages to push free of the writhing tentacles in that grab at him, and remains uninjured. The whisper to the north is concerning, but as long as the animals are out of the fight for the moment, he is glad to change focus.
The cloud giant takes down it's foes with a great effort, and finally succumbs to the molten heat that pours out from the statues wounds.
Wordlessly, he moves towards the center of the room and turns to face the throne, and moves his staff in an arc through the air, calling his last wave of fire to erupt from the earth, smothering the Majara and remaining statue.
----- Move: U38 Cast: Fire Storm; SR Check 45; Reflex DC: 28 for Half; 53 Fire Damage; Failed Save means set on fire, taking 4D6 damage a round until extinguished; Squares to cover M and BC1 in full.
----- Storm Giant, Dead
----- 2xMedium Air Elemental: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 14/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief Will Saves: 2,8
----- Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31) -- CMD 37 -- HP 92/137/213 temp d20+20=32 ; 16d6=59 ; d20+25=41 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 6:30:24 AM
Danko shakes off the spell and flies forward...
Then casts a spell
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Will check 32 pass
Moves to 55 56 57 OPQ Height 30'
Finger of death - Target MH DAM 59 Beat spell resistance 41
Sicken The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Fly check 26
Breath Weapon delay round 2
mage armour Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 - Scarab of Protection slotless D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist fire 20 inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls
Huge Bronze Dragon (spaces 15) You gain the following abilities: a +10 size bonus to Strength, a +8 size bonus to Constitution, a +8 natural armor bonus, fly 120 feet (poor), blindsense 60 feet, darkvision 120 feet, a breath weapon (electricity), damage reduction 10/magic, frightful presence (DC equal to the DC for this spell), and immunity to electricity.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) d20+25=28 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 7:38:37 AM
[OOC: Sorry, forgot to include it in my post.]
Will Save: 28, Success
The Palace - Rnd 18 Dan K DM d20+29=45 ; d20+23=26 ; 3d6+16=29 ; 6d6=17 ; d20+31=50 ; d20+31=35 ; d20+31=49 ; d20+31=48 ; d20+31=37 ; d8+8=12 ; d8+8=9 ; d8+8=9 ; d8+8=14 ; d8+8=9 ; d20+31=45 ; d20+31=43 ; 3d6+15=30 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 11:15:23 AM Note: Shaken effect expired. NO PC is Shaken
Yrul slips free of the Black Tentacles and figures roughly where Sahsa and the Gorilla are to the north. Des heads towards the south and the Maharaja. Hmerrin continues to fight on, knowing the Incendiary Cloud will likely be his end even if the statue is not. He lands another blow from the warhammer. Ramirez begins his song anew and casts Haste, effecting Des, Danko and Hmerrin Nira calls for Hmerrin to fall back so she can heal him. She then attempts and succeeds at dispelling the Tentacles. She then casts Magic Circle vs Evil on Des. Gaffer is unceremoniously deposited on the floor, moving towards the center of the room, he castsFire Storm Once again the Maharaja remains unscathed. Danko soars to the south and casts Finger of Death. The jackal headed Rakashasa grins at the dragon.
Hmerrin Highlight to display spoiler: {Within the Incendiary Cloud you see one of the last blows you struck repair itself as Gaffer's Firestorm sweeps over the bronze statue}
Yrul Highlight to display spoiler: {You spot Sasha and the Gorilla moving sough past the Oasis. The Gorilla appears to have been Healed}
The Incendiary Clouds continue to spread, the further south has now caught two fo the great tables on fire. Hmerrin Reflex DC 25 Dmg 17 and caught on Fire
The Maharaja lets out a Hyena-like laugh, "Killed? A Simulacrum A fraction of my power manifested into snow. Oh how you disappoint child." Looking up at Danko he barks, "Come now dragon, lets have a taste" Drawing a falchion, which bursts into a myriad of scintillating color, the Maharaja runs 'up' to Danko and attacks, but not with his weapon. Instead, as promised, he bites the dragon over and over and over again. Danko Hit AC 50/35/49/48/37 Dmg 12/9/9/14/9 By pass DR He then issues a command, his voice full of unstoppable power, "Kill The Paladin!" Danko Will DC 25 or attack Des
The Statue swings at Hmerrin, connecting once. Hmerrin Hit AC 45/43 Dmg 30 +7 Fire[/b]
The Air Elementals continue to cower. Each Round they get a Will Save DC 26 The Pesky mawcaw seems to have retreated from the batttlefield
Birds are Mawcaws, raptors in the sense of the bird type. Sorry for any confusion. Brown squares are trees On Fire. Full round action to extinguish Reflex DC 20 Else 2d6 Fire Dmg
S AC 40 Dmg 35 MH AC 47 Dmg 22 B1 AC 38 Dmg Total Cover and Concealment Mirror Image x6 Shaken G AC 38 Dmg 15 BC1 AC 30 Dmg 128 BC2 AC 30 Destroyed
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:142/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20+15=32 ; d20+37=51 ; Wednesday May 29th, 2024 1:28:44 PM
~~~ Big Kitty (The Celestial Dire Tiger) moved up to hide behind the trees, ready to pounce in ambush. Stealth: 32 (but there may be some adds due to concealment?)
Yrul moved back to where she was, roughly. Taking her dim light with her and then keeping still, hid in that gloom. Stealth: 51
~~~ Shadow Conjuration, Monster Summon VI Celestial Dire Tiger. Tiger, Dire (Smilodon)CR 8
XP 4,800 N Large animal Init +6; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +12
DEFENSE
AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+2 Dex, +6 natural, –1 size) hp 3/105 (14d8+42) Fort +12, Ref +11, Will +5
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft. Melee 2 claws +18 (2d4+8 plus grab), bite +18 (2d6+8/19–20 plus grab) Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft. Special Attacks pounce, rake (2 claws +18, 2d4+8)
STATISTICS
Str 27, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 Base Atk +10; CMB +19 (+23 grapple); CMD 31 (35 vs. trip) Feats Improved Critical (bite), Improved Initiative, Run, Skill Focus (Perception), Skill Focus (Stealth), Weapon Focus (bite, claw) Skills Acrobatics +6, Perception +12, Stealth +15 (+23 in tall grass), Swim +13; Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics, +4 Stealth (+8 in tall grass) Senses The creature gains darkvision 60 ft.
Defensive Abilities The creature gains damage reduction and energy resistance as noted on Table: Celestial Creature Defense.
SR The creature gains spell resistance equal to its new CR +5
Special Attacks The creature may smite evil 1/day as a swift action (it adds its Cha bonus to attack rolls, and a damage bonus equal to its HD against evil foes; smite persists until the target is dead or the celestial creature rests).
Table: Celestial Creature Defences Hit Dice Resist Cold, Acid, and Electricity DR
11+ 15 10/evil ~~~ NB: If the tiger is disbelieved the gorilla still takes 3/5 damage. ~~~
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP DEAD/251 AC:45 T:26 FF:35 CMD:52) DR 5/- Wednesday May 29th, 2024 5:34:37 PM
"Fire heals the statue!" Hmerrin calls out.
Then the falchion swings down.
---- Hmerrin is dead at -21 hp
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Wednesday May 29th, 2024 7:47:14 PM Nira, Hmerrin is down, can you do anything? Ramirez takes advantage of what's left of his haste and moves into position to fire on the Maharaja. (double move to AD61)
bardsong continues
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 4)greater invisibility - 02/19 rounds remaining 5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul 03/19 rounds remaining, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack 8)haste active on: Des, Danko, Hmerrin. 18/19 rounds remaining 9)inspire courage: +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
combat reminder: 29/24/19, 1d8+14(+2d6holy)(includes good hope, haste, arcane strike)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/229; AC:29 (31 vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Wednesday May 29th, 2024 9:54:51 PM
Desdichado watches Hmerrin go down in horror. If only...if only he'd gotten out of the maze earlier; if only he'd noticed how injured Hmerrin was and run to him; if only...
He also sees the table burst into flames in front him. There's not much else to do but try to get around the flames. (Move to O:52).
Finally, he hears the Maharaja's instruction to Danko and keeps his eye on the dragon even as he moves closer. "Hey Danko...we've had our differences in the past, I know. But we're besties now, remember?"
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 59/137/213 temp d20+22=31 ; d20+15=16 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 6:56:32 AM
A bloody and battered drago Danko ignors the command to attack his friend.
" I am Danko Pureheart, grandson of Keven... I am dragon blood.... you would have me hurt my friends.... I am ANGRY! "
He flies 5 feets back and casts.... The dragon's form changes... and his skin changes to stone.....
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Will check 31 pass
Casts stoneskin on himself.... The subject gains DR 10/adamantine. It ignores the first 10 points of damage each time it takes damage from a weapon, though an adamantine weapon bypasses the reduction. Once the spell has prevented a total of 10 points of damage per caster level (maximum 150 points), it is discharged.
Sicken The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Fly check 16
mage armour Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 - Scarab of Protection slotless D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist fire 20 inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Haste +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d8=4 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=8 ; d100=65 ; d100=82 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 8:32:31 AM
Nira calls out a retort from behind the tree. "Snow? You use your 'power' to play in the snow?! No wonder you have these statues about to keep your fur warm"
There has to be a way to save Hmerrin. She just needs to act fast. Heroically fast. And it's that thought that gives her an idea that just might work.
Nira uses her quicken rod to make herself move even faster, and with that last charge used she tucks the rod back into her glove of storing. She tries to swoops in to where she last saw Hmmerin - or at least where she heard his last words. "No. They will NOT be her last words". She fumbles about to try and help him.
She knows the maharajah can see her when she's invisible, but perhaps the mist and incendiary cloud will give her cover, or at least enough to save Hmerrin.
------------------ Swift: Use Lesser Quicken Rod to cast Haste. No charges left in rod. Move: Fly to Z51 Standard: Use Life or Death spell-like ability to cast Breath of Life on Hmerrin. Miss chance: 65=Pass. Hmerrin is healed for 41pts Hero Point Action: Defensively cast Heal on Hmerrin. Concentration check: autopass. Miss chance: 82=Pass. Hmerrin to be healed for 150pts
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) d20+1=6 ; d20+1=15 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 12:59:54 PM "My bad, sorreee!!" Gaffer calls back an apology that turns to almost a shriek as he sees Hmerrin fall limp on the ground.
He can only hope Nira can bring him back to his feet.
The fight is far from over but Gaffer's spells are getting scarce. While nobody seems focused on him, he starts trying to conjure another ally, hoping it won't get interrupted.
----- 2xMedium Air Elemental: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 13/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief Will Saves: 6, 15
----- Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes
The Palace - Rnd 19 Dan K DM 6d6=16 ; 6d6=20 ; 6d6=22 ; d20+31=50 ; d20+31=43 ; d20+31=50 ; d20+31=50 ; 3d6+15=27 ; 3d6+15=30 ; 2d6+15=18 ; d6=2 ; d6=1 ; d20+23=29 ; d20+32=46 ; d6+20=26 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+31=36 ; d8+8=13 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 2:05:17 PM
Yrul and her Shadow Tiger head north with the Shadow Dancer stopping in the Silence zone. Hmerrin warns everyone about fire repairing the statue and then falls in a fountain of blood and lies very still. Ramirez calls out to Nira for help and while continuing his song, moves to a position to fire at the Maharaja. Des moves to make his way around one of the tables and reminds Danko that they are on the same side. Danko fends off the mental attack, flies back and casts Stoneskin upon himself. Nira flies down to Hmerrin after quickly casting Haste. The Incendiary Cloud burns as she enters. Nira Reflex DC 25 Dmg 16 and on Fire Despite the burning ash cloud, Nira invokes her powers over life and death to restore the fighter and then heroically casts Heal to put him back in the fight. Hmerrin awakens on the ground Prone with no weapon in hand, the burning cloud all about him. Hmerrin Reflex DC 25 Dmg 20 and on Fire Gaffer begins conjuring another ally.
The statue can only locate the Prone fighter in front of it and blasts him 2 more times Hmerrin Hit AC 50 crit 43 Hit AC 50 Dmg 27+30 / 18 +3 Fire
The Maharaja again glances at Ramirez, "How many times boy?" and issues a familiar Word of Power. Ramirez Will DC 27 Feeblemind at -4 Penalty Save He then quickly casts Dispel Magic on Danko, stripping him of the Stoneskin spell Danko Dsipel Check 29 vs DC 27 Stoneskin Displled The Maharaja then seems to shimmer a moment as he closes on Danko and takes another bite. Danko AC 36 Dmg 13
Sasha stalk in and disappears from view behind a tree. The gorilla moves on the Shadow Dire Tiger, DT gets an AoO and strikes it hard. Dire Tiger AC 46 Dmg 26 Sending the Tiger back whence it came.
The Air Elementals continue to cower. Each Round they get a Will Save DC 26 The Pesky mawcaw seems to have retreated from the batttlefield
Birds are Mawcaws, raptors in the sense of the bird type. Sorry for any confusion. Brown squares are trees On Fire. Full round action to extinguish Reflex DC 20 Else 2d6 Fire Dmg
S AC 40 Dmg 35 MH AC 47 Dmg 2 B1 AC 38 Dmg Total Cover and Concealment Mirror Image x6 Shaken G AC 38 Dmg 15 BC1 AC 30 Dmg 121 BC2 AC 30 Destroyed
The silence inhibited matters somewhat. She couldn't hear the inspiring song or any instructions shouted. Then again, she was equally immune to other vocalised magical effects and being in the gloom the silence only aided her stealth. She resolved to keep perfectly still and see what was kind enough to move within striking range. Both Snickit and Dabz had done extremely well against the Gorilla. It should, she felt, if it was being reasonable, have died from the bleed before being able to find healing. Then again, it was patently very capable, being able to spot a crouching and hidden tiger behind a tree. So, that meant she really shouldn't underestimate it at all!
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+23=27 ; d20+33=51 ; d8+18=26 ; 2d6=11 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 6:35:43 PM
will save = 27(used hero point before roll for +8, took -4 penalty)
Ramirez shakes off the spell, although just barely. I guess at least one more time. With the cloud still blocking his view, he moves up(to X61) and fires off a shot hit AC 51, damage 26(plus 11 holy)
bardsong continues
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 4)greater invisibility - 01/19 rounds remaining 5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul 02/19 rounds remaining, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack 8)haste active on: Des, Danko, Hmerrin. 17/19 rounds remaining 9)inspire courage: +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/229; AC:29+1 haste (31+1 haste vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+46=57 ; d12=11 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 7:26:55 PM
Desdichado hastily makes his way past his dragonish friend to flank the Maharaja at Q:58 with a single attacck.
(With haste, looping around Danko should be right at a single 40 ft move action with haste.)
57 vs AC; 68 damage (bypass DR)
--------- Active effects
Protection from Energy (Acid 30) Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls inspire courage - +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Vyrnix talisman: Epic DR 15 and Spell Penetration +5 Lay on Hands: 10/20 remaining Smite Evil (5/7 remaining); +6 attack/+2AC vs target, +19 damage (x2 first hit vs evil outsider); bypass DR ACTIVE VS MAHARAJA Haste: 17/19 rounds remaining +1 att/AC; +20 movement; +1 attack, full Auras
DM NOTE: Danko and the Maharaja are airborne, 35' up
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 102/251 AC:45 T:26 FF:35 CMD:52) DR 5/- d20+20=37 ; Thursday May 30th, 2024 7:47:05 PM
The falchion falls.... And Nira is there.
Hmerrin's eyes flash open. The fire and the thrice cursed giant statue are still there as well. The fighter avoids the first (Reflex 37), but not the second.
He takes a breath, grabs his hammer, and gets up. "Stop doing that," he grunts at the statue.
-------- Pick up hammer Rise from prone. AC 49 vs AoO due to Mobility feat.
In Effect Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakashan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to Cold
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 59/137/213 temp Friday May 31st, 2024 6:13:28 AM
ooc> Sorry friends, RL issues, I'll need to post tonight.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Friday May 31st, 2024 9:27:47 AM
Nira coughs a little in the mist and cloud. "I can't stay here, Hmerrin. I can't see anything and can't help the others. Want to come with?"
She'll be casting a dimension door spell to get out of the area.
----------------- Standard: Defensively cast Dimension Door. Nira will be teleporting to AH47 and will teleport Hmerrin with her if he chooses
DM Note: The Dimension Door spell Fails, Nira suspects the same magic blocking Divination is blocking unauthorized creatures from Teleportation magic.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) d20+27=28 ; d20+27=38 ; 2d8+14=23 ; d4=4 ; Friday May 31st, 2024 12:13:11 PM
Nira disappears into the cloud with Hmerrin and Gaffer can only hope they are safe.
He catches sight of the healed Gorilla coming from the trees behind them and turns to aim his spell there instead, a monstrous purple worm erupting forth beside the ape and immediately attacking the foe before it.
The fogs and fires are too much of a hazard, and Gaffer turns his mind to removing those. Casting again, drawing powerful winds to spread from himself and begin dispersing the clouds.
[OOC: I believe a strong wind is enough to disperse the clouds, my aim is the minimum strength of wind to do so, but if it a higher wind will get Hmerrin and Nira clear faster, I'd do that, assuming it doesn't blow away any allies.] Cast: Control Winds; Strong Wind, Downdraft centered on himself.
----- Purple Worm: HP 232/232 AC 26|FF26|T4 - +4 Str, Con; 19/19 Rounds Bite on G: Bite; Nat 1, miss Sting on G: 38 hits; 23 Damage; Poison Fortitude DC 27; frequency 1/Round for 6 rounds; Effect 1d4 (4) Strength damage; Cure 3 consecutive saves.
----- Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Friday May 31st, 2024 10:25:17 PM
Crud. Nira finds herself still in the same place. "Hmm.. they're able to teleport though. That could be a problem". She's heard of certain spells that block planar travel depending on the person's heart, and deduces it could be one of those. Given her lack of success in dispelling the maharajah's spells so far she has little chance of removing it now.
She must go on the defensive. Nira swiftly bolsters her own defenses and prepares to be clubbed.
------- Swift action: Defensively cast Stoneskin. DR 10/adamantine. 150 points protection
Spells in Effect: Barkskin ... Darkvision ... Freedom of Movement ... Good Hope ... Haste ... Mage Armor ... Magic Circle vs Evil ... Magic Vestment (Shirt & Shield) ... Mass Planar Adaptation (Resist Fire 20) ... Overland Flight ... Resist Fire (5) ... Roses Temperature Control ... Stoneskin ... Talisman from Vyrnix[/i]
The Palace - Rnd 19 Dan K DM Saturday June 1st, 2024 9:36:07 AM
waiting for Danko
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 46/137/213 temp d20+15=20 ; Sunday June 2nd, 2024 7:12:39 PM
A bleeding Dragon Danko flies down, lands and casts another Stoneskin on himself
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Casts stoneskin on himself.... The subject gains DR 10/adamantine. It ignores the first 10 points of damage each time it takes damage from a weapon, though an adamantine weapon bypasses the reduction. Once the spell has prevented a total of 10 points of damage per caster level (maximum 150 points), it is discharged.
Sicken The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Fly check 20
mage armour Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 - Scarab of Protection slotless D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist fire 20 inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Haste +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack
Casts stoneskin on himself.... The subject gains DR 10/adamantine. It ignores the first 10 points of damage each time it takes damage from a weapon, though an adamantine weapon bypasses the reduction. Once the spell has prevented a total of 10 points of damage per caster level (maximum 150 points), it is discharged.
The Palace - Rnd 20 Dan K DM d20+31=46 ; d20+31=46 ; 3d6+15=27 ; 2d6+15=22 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d20+35=40 ; d20+35=53 ; d20+35=47 ; d20+30=40 ; d20+25=28 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=34 ; 2d4+17=23 ; 2d4+17=24 ; 2d4+17=19 ; 2d4+17=24 ; 2d4+17=24 ; 2d4+17=21 ; 2d4+17=22 ; 2d4+17=22 ; d20+25=45 ; d20+27=36 ; d20+32=37 ; 4d8+12=23 ; d20+32=47 ; d6+20=21 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 10:25:11 AM
Yrul waits within the Dim Light and Silence as only a Shadow Dancer can. Ramirez staves off the Feeblemind spell and after a quick reposition, fires and strikes the Maharaja with an arrow. Hmerrin grabs his War Hammer and deftly gets to his feet. The Falchion comes down with terrible speed, barely missing. Nira tells Hmerrin that she cannot stay, offering a Dimension Door. The spell however fails, blocked by some power. Nira instead casts Stoneskin upon herself Gaffer spies the Gorilla and knows how dangerous that creature is and has a target for his new friend. A gargantuan Purple Worm appears and attacks, Stinging the gorilla. Gaffer then casts Control Winds and the Strong wind blows away the Incendiary Clouds, and Fog Clouds. The blast even extinguishes the fires upon the tables and starting on the well manicured sections of lawn. Danko Lands and casts Stoneskin upon himself
The statue relentlessly attacks Hmerrin Hmerrin Hit AC 46/46 Dmg 27/22 +7 Fire[/b]
The Maharaja turns to look at Ramirez and growls as the arrow strikes. Almost faster than the bard can follow he descends striking with the falchion. Ramirez Brilliant Energy weapon vs Touch AC 40 crit 53/47/40/28/36 crit 34 Dmg 23+24/19/24/24/21+22 =157
Sasha suddenly perks up from her Stealthy approach and moves rapidly to cross the room to the east side, all the while looking south past Gaffer The Gorilla moves in on the Worm, getting bit as he does so, and slamming the creature with a powerful claw Worm Hit AC 47 Dmg 21
The Air Elementals continue to cower. Each Round they get a Will Save DC 26 The Pesky mawcaw seems to have retreated from the battlefield
Birds are Mawcaws, raptors in the sense of the bird type. Sorry for any confusion. Brown squares are trees On Fire. Full round action to extinguish Reflex DC 20 Else 2d6 Fire Dmg
S AC 40 Dmg 35 MH AC 47 Dmg 35 B1 AC 38 Dmg Total Cover and Concealment Mirror Image x6 Shaken G AC 38 Dmg 61 BC1 AC 30 Dmg 121 BC2 AC 30 Destroyed
Yrul moved up stealthily behind the gorilla. Snickit and Dabz had almost slain it last time. She hoped that they could do so again. To that end, all she did was position herself She wanted the full advantage of surprise.
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OOps! Natural 1 rolled. Yrul is not as sneaky as she wants to be. So must once again forego any sneak attack damage. Sigh. Perhaps it will suffice that the Purple Worm gives her flanking. It's the best she can hope for under the circumstances.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:183/229; AC:29+1 haste (31+1 haste vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Monday June 3rd, 2024 4:33:41 PM
(OOC: I just saw the DM note on Danko and the Maharaja being in the air.)
Desdichado hastily moves toward the Maharaja, stopping just short of melee range. (move to V:58)
--------- Active effects
Protection from Energy (Acid 30) Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls inspire courage - +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Vyrnix talisman: Epic DR 15 and Spell Penetration +5 Lay on Hands: 10/20 remaining Smite Evil (5/7 remaining); +6 attack/+2AC vs target, +19 damage (x2 first hit vs evil outsider); bypass DR ACTIVE VS MAHARAJA Haste: 16/19 rounds remaining +1 att/AC; +20 movement; +1 attack, full Auras
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) d20+3=5 ; d3=2 ; d20+27=33 ; d20+27=34 ; d20+1=8 ; d20+1=18 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 5:45:22 PM
The wind having done it's job, Gaffer pushes through the mounting tiredness, it has been a long time since he's called upon so much magical energy in one day. He begins casting again, pulling more creatures from the world to fight on their side.
The purple worm battles with the Gorilla, attemping to bite and sting and the creature but fails to land a meaningfull blow. Hopefully it can at least provide an opening for Yrul.
With Nira beside him, Hmerrin's situation appears less dire, but it looks like Ram can't withstand the Majara's onslaught for long.
----- Purple Worm: HP 211/232 AC 26|FF26|T4 - +4 Str, Con; 19/19 Rounds Bite on G: 33, Miss Sting on G: 34, Miss
----- 2xMedium Air Elemental: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 14/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief Will Saves: 8,18
----- Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 4/161 CMD32 Monday June 3rd, 2024 8:01:46 PM
Ramirez nearly swoons from the assault but is somehow still standing. You know, I'm starting to think you don't like me. He takes a step back, and casts a spell.
Action: 5 foot step, cast dimension door to location:J54
bardsong continues
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 4)greater invisibility - 00/19 rounds remaining- effect ends at end of turn 5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul 01/19 rounds remaining, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack 8)haste active on: Des, Danko, Hmerrin. 16/19 rounds remaining 9)inspire courage: +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
DM Note: Dimension Door does not work, you still can perform a different action
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 56/251 AC:42 T:23 FF:35 CMD:54) DR 5/- d20+28=31 ; d20+23=35 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+13=21 ; d8+26=33 ; d8+26=32 ; d8+26=34 ; Monday June 3rd, 2024 8:03:28 PM
The bad news is this giant statue is hurting him pretty bad. The good news is Ramirez is singing again, Gaffer got rid of the fire, and Nira is close enough to help him recover.
Hmerrin shifts from defense to offense. His hammer rings soundly against the metal statue. The man cries out between blows. "I have had" (bang) "just about enough" (bang) "of you!"(bang)
----------------- Full Attack, Power Attack on BC1
Atk 1 hits ac 31 for 33 hp damage Atk 2 hits ac 35 for 32 hp damage Atk 3 hits ac 30 for 34 hp damage Atk 4 misses (ac21)
In Effect Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakashan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to Cold
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Tuesday June 4th, 2024 3:02:13 AM
Nira was quite enjoying having the fog cloud between her and the maharajah, and with it gone he has a clear line of sight to counter her spells. What's worse is Ram needs help. What's even worse is that Nira can recognise the spell he's just cast and expects it isn't going to work, leaving the bard in big trouble!
She's probably going to get hurt doing so, but she needs to get to the cover of the tree line in order to help him. "Sorry Hmerrin. Ram is in bigger trouble than we are"
Nira turns her back on the statue and makes for the trees as quickly as she can. Once the maharajah no longer has line of sight to her, she casts a spell to separate him from Ram.
------- Move: Fly to AI49 (AJ48? Somewhere she can't be seen by M). BC1 gets 2 AoOs on her though. Standard: Cast Wall of Force diagonally from X61 to AE54 - 20ft high. Hardness 30. 300HP
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 46/137/213 temp d20+16=23 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 7:10:33 AM
Danko casts at the maharaja....
Once casts... he summons his rod of absoption from his efficient quiver and holds it in his clawed hand.
stoneskin The subject gains DR 10/adamantine. It ignores the first 10 points of damage each time it takes damage from a weapon, though an adamantine weapon bypasses the reduction. Once the spell has prevented a total of 10 points of damage per caster level (maximum 150 points), it is discharged.
Sicken The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
mage armour Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 - Scarab of Protection slotless D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist fire 20 inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Haste +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack
DM Note: In Dragon form, you do not have access to the Efficient Quiver or Rod
The Palace - Rnd 21 Dan K DM d20+24=40 ; d20+30=40 ; 4d4=8 ; d20+35=38 ; d20+35=50 ; d20+35=55 ; d20+30=31 ; d20+25=38 ; d20+20=29 ; d100=1 ; 2d4+17=23 ; 2d4+17=21 ; 2d4+17=25 ; 2d4+17=22 ; d20+34=53 ; d20+29=46 ; d20+34=38 ; d20+34=40 ; d20+34=45 ; d6+20=24 ; d6+20=21 ; d6+20=22 ; d6+20=21 ; d6+20=22 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 3:34:10 PM
Yrul, having had success against the Gorilla already, moves to close on him again. Des closes on the Maharaja. Gaffer begins another casting for more allies. The Purple Worm misses the Gorilla. Ramirez steps back from the Maharaja and attempts to Dimension Door, the spell fails. Hmerrin channels his inner Tiberius and destroys the Bronze Statue Nira makes for the trees to get out of sight from the Maharaja and still be able to help Ramirez. Casting Wall of Force. If the Maharaja can see her Danko casts Dispel Magic at the Maharaja. It does not appear to have any affect.
The Maharaja smiles as the Wall of Force springs into existence and he turns to Des, "You have been the model of patience, but first Ill not insult your sense of honor." A word of Power escapes him. Danko Power Word Stun SR 40 stunned 8 Rounds Then a finger is leveled at Hmerrin and once again Ice springs from the very body of the fighter. Hmerrin Reflex DC 27 Fail and Helpless Dmg 20 Cold or Save Entangled Dmg 20 Cold The Falchion cuts into the paladin Des Brilliant Energy weapon vs Touch AC 38/50 crit 55 1% no crit/31/38/29 Dmg 23/21/miss/25/22 total 91 by pass DR
Sasha slinks south The Gorilla turns and attacks Yrul as the Dim light closes over the area Yrul Hit AC 53/46/38/40/45 Dmg 24/21/22/21/22 Does not bypass DR
The Air Elementals continue to cower. Each Round they get a Will Save DC 26 The Pesky mawcaw seems to have retreated from the battlefield
Birds are Mawcaws, raptors in the sense of the bird type. Sorry for any confusion. Brown squares are trees On Fire. Full round action to extinguish Reflex DC 20 Else 2d6 Fire Dmg
S AC 40 Dmg 35 MH AC 47 Dmg 15 B1 AC 38 Dmg Total Cover and Concealment Mirror Image x6 Shaken G AC 38 Dmg 61 BC1 AC 30 Destroyed BC2 AC 30 Destroyed
'Well, that hurt! Thought Yrul. Now if only Snicket and Dabz would be kind enough to return the favour - with interest.
Snickit swung and missed woefully. His enthusiasm almost got the better of Yrul. she nearly dropped him! (A 2 rolled) Snickit: (2nd) correcting himself, but overly so and still struck nothing but fresh air. This was not going according to plan. Snickit (3rd) again swished wildly at nothing but fresh air. Now it was all down to Dabz.
If only Snickit could have matched Dabz! But such was not to be.
~~~~~~ I had forgotten the Bardsong bonuses. If +4 is applicable then Snickit would have hit twice. All damage would be augmented too. Let me know and I will update further. ~~~~~~
"Oh, you are too kind," the paladin responds between blows. "An honorable battle accepted."
(OOC: I forgot Dez had Divine Bond active when the battle started, it looks like it got dropped from Active Effects after Sasha disappeared. Since Brilliant Energy is active from that on his greataxe, that might affect the two misses?)
55 vs AC; 6 (+19 damage from bonuses and +38 damage from Smite Evil first attack) +8 fire = 71 damage 50 vs AC; 10 (+19 damage from bonuses and +19 from Smite Evil) +6 fire = 54 damage 43 vs AC; miss? 1 (+19 damage from bonuses and +19 from Smite Evil) +6 fire = 45 damage 48 vs AC; 12 (+19 damage from bonuses and +19 from Smite Evil) +7 fire = 57 damage 39 vs AC; miss? 7 (+19 damage from bonuses and +19 from Smite Evil) +10 fire = 55 damage
--------- Active effects
Protection from Energy (Acid 30) Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls inspire courage - +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Vyrnix talisman: Epic DR 15 and Spell Penetration +5 Lay on Hands: 9/20 remaining Smite Evil (5/7 remaining); +6 attack/+2AC vs target, +19 damage (x2 first hit vs evil outsider); bypass DR ACTIVE VS MAHARAJA Haste: 15/19 rounds remaining +1 att/AC; +20 movement; +1 attack, full Divine bond: Brilliant energy - ignore armor/shield bonuses to AC; Flaming +1d6 fire) Auras
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 4/161 CMD32 Tuesday June 4th, 2024 8:23:14 PM
The wall spell likely saved his life, but also prevents him from attacking. Oh well, maybe next time the bards will sing about me. With the haste about to expire, Ramirez jogs over to Nira for a refresher before getting back into the fray.
move to AH50 haste expires on Ramirez and Yrul
bardsong continues
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 4)greater invisibility - 00/19 rounds remaining- effect ends at end of turn 5)haste Active on Ramirez, and Yrul -expired 8)haste active on: Des, Danko, Hmerrin. 15/19 rounds remaining 9)inspire courage: +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 56/251 AC:40 T:21 FF:35 CMD:52) DR 5/- d20+20=28 ; Tuesday June 4th, 2024 10:00:24 PM
The statue falls, but Nira goes off to help Ramirez. And then its this blasted ice again. Hmerrin again avoids getting completely encased (Reflex 28) and the cold resistance helps a lot. But the ice makes it really hard to get anywhere or hit anybody. Which, he admits, is likely the point.
The fighter lets his hammer fall. He retrieves a potion from his haversack and drains the contents.
---------- Save. Resist and DR for no damage. Drop hammer Retrieve Fly potion from Handy Haversack Drink Fly potion.
In Effect Fly (speed 40') Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakashan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d4=2 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 12:29:36 AM
Nira had hoped the maharaja was out of spells and that was why he was resorting to martial combat. Apparently he still has a few spells up his sleeve.
She's glad she was able to spare Ram, but figures the rest of the party are in danger. She's having to triage who to help first. She'll need to have a think about how to help Danko.
Nira casts a heal spell on Ram and then ascends higher into the air. She's not comfortable being so low when Sasha is slinking about. For good measure, she also casts a quickened mirror image spell - just in case.
--------- Standard: Defensively cast Heal on Ram. Ram is healed for 150pts Move: Ascend to 40ft Swift: Defensively cast quickened mirror image. d4=2. 7 Images created.
Spells in Effect: Barkskin ... Darkvision ... Freedom of Movement ... Good Hope ... Haste ... Mage Armor ... Magic Circle vs Evil ... Magic Vestment (Shirt & Shield) ... Mass Planar Adaptation (Resist Fire 20) ... Mirror Image (7 images) ... Overland Flight ... Resist Fire (5) ... Roses Temperature Control ... Stoneskin ... Talisman from Vyrnix
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) d20+1=4 ; d20+1=19 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+24=39 ; d20+24=31 ; d20+24=33 ; d20+27=46 ; d20+27=42 ; d20+27=37 ; d20+38=43 ; 4d8+14=23 ; 4d8+14=38 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 5:08:37 AM
Gaffer summons the last of his allies for now and sends them towards Sasha, who he notices is prowling towards the other casters. The giants both fail to land a single blow, but hopefully their presence is enough to waylay the tiger.
The purple worm manages to land a powerful bite on the Gorilla and Gaffer is happy to see it trying to grab hold of the ape as well.
For himself, Gaffer runs over to Hmerrin. He's not as good a healer as Nira but he can provide a little respite once he catches his breath.
----- Cloud Giant 1: HP 200/200 - AC 25|T9|FF24 - +4 Str, Con - 19/19 Rounds Slam 1: 39, miss Slam 2: 31, miss
----- Cloud Giant 2: HP 200/200 - AC 25|T9|FF24 - +4 Str, Con - 19/19 Rounds Slam 1: 31, miss Slam 2: 33, miss
----- Purple Worm: HP 211/232 AC 26|T4|FF26 - +4 Str, Con; 17/19 Rounds [OOC: I am a bit unclear on the rules of grab. If the grapple is done with the bite, should it be with a -20? I don't mind the purple worm gaining the grappled condition. Current check is without the -20.] Bite on G: 46, Crit Confirmed 42; 61 Damage Grab, Grapple CMB: 43 Sting on G: 37, Miss, May hit with grapple?
----- 2xMedium Air Elemental: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 11/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief Will Saves: 4, 19
----- Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 46/137/213 temp Wednesday June 5th, 2024 10:24:00 AM
An opened mouthed Dragon Danko is stunned….
The Palace - Rnd 22 Dan K DM d20+30=33 ; 10d6=35 ; d20+35=39 ; d20+35=40 ; d20+30=34 ; d20+30=31 ; d20+30=33 ; d20+35=36 ; 2d4+17=22 ; 2d4+17=24 ; 2d4+17=22 ; 2d4+17=21 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 10:24:14 AM
Yrul, Thanks to the inspiring song of Ramirez, lands a flurry of blows killing the Gorilla. Danko reels under the Stunning spell. 7/8 Rounds Des exchanges combat blows with the Maharaja and heals himself as well. The paladins blessed weapon stirkes unerringly and visciously. Ramirez moves to Nira. Hmerrin avoids the worst of the icy spell and drinks a flying potion, letting his hammer fall to the ground next to his axes. The Ice continues to entangle Nira casts Heal on Ramirez, quickly adds Mirror Image and flies upwards into the tree canopy. Gaffer's allies attack. The Giants miss and the Purple Worm eats the gorlla. The druid hussles south to get to Hmerrin
The Maharaja winces and growls under the powerful blows of Des. His hand erupts in a black fire and he grabs the paaladin, absorbing some of his life force. Spellcraft Highlight to display spoiler: {Vampiric Touch}. He then attacks savagely with his Falchion Des Hit Touch AC 39/40/34/31/33/36 Dmg 22/24/22/miss/21/miss 89
Sasha folds in on herself and reappears next to the Maharaja
The Air Elementals continue to cower. Each Round they get a Will Save DC 26 The Pesky mawcaw seems to have retreated from the battlefield
Birds are Mawcaws, raptors in the sense of the bird type. Sorry for any confusion. Brown squares are trees On Fire. Full round action to extinguish Reflex DC 20 Else 2d6 Fire Dmg
S AC 40 Dmg 35 MH AC 47 Dmg 240 tmp HP +35 B1 AC 38 Dmg Total Cover and Concealment Mirror Image x6 Shaken G AC 38 DEAD BC1 AC 30 Destroyed BC2 AC 30 Destroyed
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:82/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20+37=47 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 11:07:22 AM
Yrul moved forward. That seemed to be as much as she could under the present circumstances. She did however, take the time to congratulate and thank her trusty weapons.
"Thanks you two. I think that would have got rather icky for me if that nasty beast hadn't perished." She told them before again entering the area of silence. That was again welcome. Shadow dancers liked silence. There was little point in her foes noting her arrival, so she did the shadowy-slinky-thing. (Hide in plain sight: stealth: 51)
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) d20+1=17 ; d20+1=6 ; 4d8+19=34 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 2:38:58 PM
Having reached his allies back, Gaffer places a hand on Hmerrin and sends a small wave of healing through the fighter.
"Sorry, I wish I had more but hopefully every little helps."
He uses a mixture of shouts and gestures to call for his summons to converge on and attack Sasha, and the ground thunders as they all move at once.
----- Defensive Cast Cure Critical Wounds on Hmerrin; Concentration Autosuccess; 34 Hit Points
----- Cloud Giant 1: HP 200/200 - AC 25|T9|FF24 - +4 Str, Con - 18/19 Rounds Move Twice: W49
----- Cloud Giant 2: HP 200/200 - AC 25|T9|FF24 - +4 Str, Con - 18/19 Rounds Move Twice: AC54
----- Purple Worm: HP 211/232 AC 26|T4|FF26 - +4 Str, Con; 16/19 Rounds Move Twice: W34
----- 2xMedium Air Elemental: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 01/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief Will Saves: 17, 6
----- Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 90/251 AC:41 T:22 FF:35 CMD:52) DR 5/- Wednesday June 5th, 2024 3:36:16 PM
Hmerrin nods thanks to Gaffer. "It'll have to do," he mutters.
Grabbing up his axes, the fighter uses his flying ability to glide along the floor. He arrives at the Maharaja. "Mind if I cut in?" he remarks to Dez.
---------- Retrieve axes. 40' fly along ground to W58.
In Effect Fly (speed 40') Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakashan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 155/161 CMD32 d20+32=46 ; d8+18=22 ; 2d6=4 ; Wednesday June 5th, 2024 6:25:19 PM Thanks Nira, I needed that! Feeling better, Ramirez moves up to a better vantage point and fires an arrow at the Maharaja.
move to:AE52 hitAC: 46, damage: 22(plus 4 holy)
bardsong continues
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 8)haste active on: Des, Danko, Hmerrin. 14/19 rounds remaining 9)inspire courage: +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
(OOC1: Did the Maharaja's spell also damage Dez last round? OOC2: Accidentally swapped damage bonus for attack in the attack rolls above. It should be 46, not 38. Numbers below are accurate)
Desdichado sees Hmerrin come fly in close. He gives the fighter a knowing look for a moment. Even if he can overpower the Maharaja, he knows all too well how vicious the tiger can be. There's an all too real chance that Sasha may send him to Domi in the next few moments.
Nodding solemnly at Hmerrin, he shouts "Begone from the Wold forever and trouble it NO MORE!" as he brings his greataxe down.
53 vs AC; 48 damage +2 fire damage 65 vs AC, crit confirmed (66); 142 damage +17 fire damage 49 vs AC; 43 damage +7 fire damage 50 vs AC; 39 damage +7 fire damage 39 vs AC; (brilliant energy?) 46 damage +4 fire damage
--------- Active effects
Protection from Energy (Acid 30) Good Hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls inspire courage - +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Vyrnix talisman: Epic DR 15 and Spell Penetration +5 Lay on Hands: 8/20 remaining Smite Evil (5/7 remaining); +6 attack/+2AC vs target, +19 damage (x2 first hit vs evil outsider); bypass DR ACTIVE VS MAHARAJA Haste: 15/19 rounds remaining +1 att/AC; +20 movement; +1 attack, full Divine bond: Brilliant energy - ignore armor/shield bonuses to AC; Flaming +1d6 fire) Auras
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Wednesday June 5th, 2024 11:56:11 PM
Nira has seen Sasha blip about the battlefield quite a bit and suspects she has come to help the maharajah retreat. "Not today"
She edges closer to the tree and casts a spell to try and separate her foes.
---------- Move: Fly to AH50. Standard: Defensively cast Reverse Gravity at U60-61/V60-61 to send Sasha into the air, oscillating 5ft below the ceiling. No Save.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 46/137/213 temp Thursday June 6th, 2024 6:44:05 AM
A little bit of drool pools in the corner of his draconic mouth as Danko remains stunned.
---------------- Stunned 6/8
Sicken The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Fly check 20
mage armour Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 - Scarab of Protection slotless D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist fire 20 inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Haste +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack
The Palace - Rnd 23 Dan K DM d20+35=44 ; d20+35=55 ; d20+35=49 ; d20+35=55 ; d20+35=45 ; d20+35=48 ; d20+20=24 ; d12=5 ; d12=1 ; d12=11 ; d20+32=40 ; d20+32=44 ; d20+28=31 ; d20+33=37 ; d20+33=48 ; d10+16=26 ; d10+16=22 ; d10+16=18 ; d8+16=18 ; d8+16=22 ; d8+30=34 ; 10d6=34 ; d4=1 ; d4=1 ; d20+35=53 ; d20+35=50 ; d100=5 ; 2d4+17=23 ; Thursday June 6th, 2024 11:27:43 AM
Yrul heads south towards the Maharaja Gaffer casts CCW on Hmerrin and calls for his allies to head south as well. Though the Purple Worm cannot understand, the spell compels it to head towards Gaffer's enemies. Danko reels under the Stunning spell. 6/8 Rounds Hmerrin scoops up his axes and flyies along the follr to the Maharaja and Des. Ramirez fires an arrow that the Maharaja deflects just before it strikes. Des attacks and as he does so a surge of power pours from the Maharaja. The falchion moves faster than comprehension, as if the Maharaja was able to slow time itself and blocks 3 of the strikes. Yes the Vampiric Touch Damaged Des 35 Nira feels the surge as well as a gesture from the lord of the Rakasha catches her spell and counters it
The Maharaja is bleeding heavily, the silvery pools that are his eys are tinged with red, thier luster from just moments before has faded.
With a flick of an ear, Sasha comes around the Maharaja's left side and launches into Des. Des Hit AC 41/45/31/37/48 Dmg 26/22/18/18/22 -DR =71
The Maharaja blackens his hand and touches Hmerrin Hmerrin Vampiric Touch Dmg 34[/i] He then shouts a word of Power against the fighter [b]Hmerrin Power Word Stun 2 Rounds Noticing Des still on his feet, "You are a stubborn one" He proceeds to run the Paladin through. Des Hit AC 53 crit 50 %5 no crit Dmg 23 bypass DR
The Air Elementals continue to cower. Each Round they get a Will Save DC 26 The Pesky mawcaw seems to have retreated from the battlefield
Birds are Mawcaws, raptors in the sense of the bird type. Sorry for any confusion. Brown squares are trees On Fire. Full round action to extinguish Reflex DC 20 Else 2d6 Fire Dmg
S AC 41 Dmg 35 MH AC 47 Dmg 366 +34 Temp HP B1 AC 38 Dmg Total Cover and Concealment Mirror Image x6 Shaken G AC 38 DEAD BC1 AC 30 Destroyed BC2 AC 30 Destroyed
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-55/229; AC:29+1 haste (31+1 haste vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Thursday June 6th, 2024 1:50:15 PM
Desdichado is way, way dead.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 61/251 AC:34 T:15 FF:3 CMD:45) DR 5/- Thursday June 6th, 2024 2:05:46 PM
Hmerrin's axes clatter to the ground. He stands, stunned, before the Rak and his cat.
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In Effect Fly (speed 40') Delay Poison Vyrnix Talisman - Bypasses up to 15 points DR and Spell Penetration +5 when on Rakashan home plane.. Allows wearer to harm Maharaja. Heroism (20/30 minutes?): effects overridden by Good Hope (+2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks). Barkskin (CL 12) 120 minutes: +5 Nat Armor good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Resist Energy (Eletric) 30. Resist Energy (Cold) 30 to An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. Stunned (1/2): A stunned creature drops everything held, can't take actions, takes a –2 penalty to AC, and loses its Dexterity bonus to AC (if any).
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:82/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20+41=49 ; Thursday June 6th, 2024 3:37:46 PM
Yrul again moved forward as best she was able.
(Stealth: 49)
It seemed to her that it would take yet more time to arrive. She could but hope that the others prevailed until such time as Snickit and Dabz were able to offer such help as they could. Against such mighty opponents there really was only so much a little Shadow Dancer could do.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 155/161 CMD32 d20+32=39 ; d20+27=40 ; d20+22=33 ; Thursday June 6th, 2024 8:08:33 PM
With the fighters all tied up or worse? Ramirez feels confident he knows who is next. He fires a full complement of arrows at the Maharaja and hopes something gets through the defenses.
hit AC: 39, 40, 33
Well Nira, I hope you have some tricks left.
bardsong continues
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 8)haste active on: Des, Danko, Hmerrin. 14/19 rounds remaining 9)inspire courage: +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
combat reminder: 32/27/22, 1d8+18(+2d6holy)(includes good hope, arcane strike, inspire courage)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Thursday June 6th, 2024 10:30:12 PM
The Tide are falling. Fast! Nira only has one trick left up her sleeve.
"He can't hit what he can't see!" She calls back to Ramirez, making her intention quite clear. Nira flies closer to the action and tries to cast a blindness spell on the Maharajah, fully expecting him to counter it. That's ok. That's what she wants. It's the follow-up he might not be expecting...
--------- Move: Fly to AC50 Swift: Defensively cast quickened Blindness on the Maharajah. Will Save vs DC26 or be blinded. SR42 Standard: Defensively cast Power Word Kill. If Maharajah has less than 101 HP he dies. No Save. SR41
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) d20+28=30 ; d20+32=46 ; d20+1=18 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+24=37 ; d20+28=34 ; Friday June 7th, 2024 4:39:14 AM
The purple worm slowly continues south.
One giant charges over and manages to get in range of Sasha to last out an attack but fails to hit the quick moving tiger.
The other giant approaches the Majara and attempts to grab hold of the Rakshasa.
Gaffer has the same idea as Nira did just moments ago, and is willing to test how many times the Majara can cancel out their spells.
Gravity surrounding Sasha inverts, and he tries to send the big cat away before it can ravage Hmerrrin.
----- Cloud Giant 1: HP 200/200 - AC 25|T9|FF24 - +4 Str, Con - 17/19 Rounds Move: T56 Attack 1 on Sasha: 37, Miss
----- Cloud Giant 2: HP 200/200 - AC 25|T9|FF24 - +4 Str, Con - 17/19 Rounds Move: Y58 Grapple attemp on Majara: CMB Roll 34;
----- Purple Worm: HP 211/232 AC 26|T4|FF26 - +4 Str, Con; 15/19 Rounds Move Twice: W46
----- 2xMedium Air Elemental: HP 38/38 AC 12|T9|FF11 - +4 Str, Con; 9/19 Rounds; Fear, Grief Will Saves: 18, 5
----- Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190? Minutes
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 46/137/213 temp Friday June 7th, 2024 6:42:42 AM
The drool dripping from Danko's mouth drips down just a little bit more...
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Stunned 5/8
Sicken The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
mage armour Message Dark vision Spell resistance 20 - Scarab of Protection slotless D/r electricity 10 Good hope(active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. Resist fire 20 inspire courage - An affected ally receives a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls Haste +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +30 speed, extra attack on full attack
The Palace - Rnd 24 Dan K DM d20+20=23 ; d20+25=41 ; Friday June 7th, 2024 9:58:28 AM
Hmerrin sways under the Sun attack 1/2 rounds Danko does as well. 5/8 rounds Yrul heads south. The Giants arrive, but neither can hit the quick cat, Sasha. The Purple Worm continues heading south. Gaffer casts Reverse Gravity under Sasha and send the cat to the ceiling Nira casts Blindness, but it has no affect. She then ends the conflict with Power Word Kill and though the Maharaja tries to counter it, he fails and drops to a knee.
Liquid silver pours from his eyes as he grasps for breath. He looks up at Hmerrin and over to Nira. No! Impossible! The Necklaces!" he spits "The Destroyers shall have your World! ALL OF IT!"
Silver continues to flow, an impossible amount pooling and spreading out, now in a 5' radius and growing. There is a final surge of power that hits the entire chamber with a silver glittering wall that seems to past directly through everything including you. The Giants and Purple Worm instantly wink out of existence as the wave hits, but other than that, you do not feel any different or notice anything.
Sasha roars and growls and then folds in on herself again and is gone.
Yrul again moved forward. There was a mighty table ahead and that was perfect for shadow dancers. Whereas most would go around or over it, she went under it. Hiding was instinctual to her. If the Maharajah returned, he wouldn't see her! Well, he wouldn't if Snickit and Dabz would keep quiet.
Stealth: 44
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 46/137/213 temp Friday June 7th, 2024 2:49:13 PM
Danko still can’t act but wonders to himself if the battle is truly over…. The little drop of drool at the corner of his mouth drips down to his chin….
——- Stunned 4/8
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-55/229; AC:29+1 haste (31+1 haste vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Friday June 7th, 2024 4:38:33 PM
Desdichado lies as still as you would suppose for a dead body.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 155/161 CMD32 Friday June 7th, 2024 7:30:40 PM
Ramirez moves over to where the pool of silver is lying. I wonder what he meant by that? Who are the destroyers? And what was that energy wave? Questions for another day perhaps.
That was a pretty good trick Nira, Now, I guess we need to see to Des. Ramirez looks over at the body and wonders what comes next.
bardsong ends
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. 8)haste active on: Des, Danko, Hmerrin. 13/19 rounds remaining 9)inspire courage: +4 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +4 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.
combat reminder: 32/27/22, 1d8+18(+2d6holy)(includes good hope, arcane strike, inspire courage)
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) Friday June 7th, 2024 7:54:16 PM
Gaffer feels as if he has been stunned as well. "Is it really done? What in the Wold was the last bit of magic?" and then he turns to the fallen body of Des and his shoulders slump.
They need to save Des, and figure out if the Majara is dead, and escape, and stop these destroyers.
And the pool is growing?
"I vote we carry Des and get moving. I'm not convinced that pool won't grow to cover this entire realm." and if nobody objects, he'll move forward to pick up Des, making sure to stow his weapon, and move him away from the pool.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=43 ; Friday June 7th, 2024 9:54:58 PM "We can't stay here" says Nira, stating the obvious. She takes out the healing staff and sets to work healing who she can. Des is beyond the power of a heal spell though.
"I have the materials to bring Des back - if his soul is willing - but the spell will take 1 minute to cast and complete. Teleportation magic doesn't work in this room, or at least not for us. We'll need to leg it and find a safe space"
There's still some unknowns. Who are the destroyers? What was that magical wall effect? But now isn't the time to delve into such things.
----------- Perception: 43
If in combat rounds Nira will heal people in the following order: - Danko - Hmerrin - Yrul
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 61/251 AC:34 T:15 FF:3 CMD:45) DR 5/- Saturday June 8th, 2024 5:07:28 PM
Hmerrin recovers to find the fight is over and Dez is gone.
He quickly agrees with Nira, "Sides, we don't even know if Gargul has any sway over this plane," he notes. "We need to get out of here."
Once healed up, he'll pick up Dez and start back toward the back rooms.
The Palace - Combat over Dan K DM Monday June 10th, 2024 3:00:42 PM
Yrul closes up with the group as Ramirez congratulates Nira on the final blow, but the bard is concerned about the threat the Maharaja levelled. Who or what are the Destroyers? Gaffer too, wonders about the last bit of magic The Tide witnessed. Questions perhaps for later, thinking they should pick up Des's body and get going. Nira wants to get going, she can petition Gargul for Des, but it will take a minute and she does not want to stay put. Hmerrin recovers from being stunned and agrees with Nira, adding Gargul might not even be able to get to where they are. He puts Des up over his shoulder Half a minute later, Danko recovers from the stunning spell.
The pool of silver has stopped expanding and the room is eerily quiet save the pleasant sound of the waterfall at the far northern end of the grand room. Treasures of art, jewell encrusted figurines, loose gems, statuettes, serving ware and table decor is everywhere not too mention the finery worn by the maharaja and his guard.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 155/161 CMD32 Monday June 10th, 2024 6:37:11 PM So do we retreat to the hut? What about all the slaves here?
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
"So...do we need to check any of his stuff, or do we really just need to leave...quickly?" Yrul asked. She was all ready to go and what the Maharajah didn't hold any great appeal for her. She cast a worried look at Desdichado. It was a shock: he was dead and not her! That thought made her appreciate his sacrifice the more. That he'd perished had certainly spared her own life. If he could be returned to life, that was the priority.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-55/229; AC:29+1 haste (31+1 haste vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Monday June 10th, 2024 7:11:52 PM
Desdichado hangs limply over Hmerrin's shoulder.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 61/251 AC:34 T:15 FF:3 CMD:45) DR 5/- Monday June 10th, 2024 7:14:54 PM
"The dwarf said the palace is crawling with Raks, which we are in no condition to take on." Hmerrin responds to Ramirez and Yrul. "If you can grab something easy on the way out, be my guest. But we need to get out of here betore A) Someone discovers all this and B) the entire plane comes looking for us."
Carrying Dez, the fighter has neither the time nor ability to look for treasure.
He'll wait a beat or two, then head for the door.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) Monday June 10th, 2024 8:55:10 PM "I've kept back a casting of Transport Via Plants. I'm not sure if the trees here will count, but it might be able to get us to the hut quickly once we're outside." Gaffer offers as he moves towards the exit, paying no need to the treasure in his hurry.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Tuesday June 11th, 2024 3:20:29 AM
Nira will try and grab the maharajah's robe and weapon as she goes and starts to follow Hmerrin.
"Wait a minute" Something occurs to her. Something that she should have thought of sooner. She doesn't know the Raise Dead spell but she still has her spirit cauldron ready to cast a miracle spell - and that only takes 6 seconds! She fishes about in her pack for the diamond dust they found earlier. "Perfect!"
Nira closes her eyes and reaches out to take Des's hand. "Lord Gargul, I hope you're watching."
--------------- Standard: Use Spirit Bond ability to cast a known spell (Miracle). Miracle to duplicate a Raise Dead spell
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:82/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Tuesday June 11th, 2024 5:23:22 AM
Six seconds? That was plenty of time for a sneaky Shadow Dancer to 'acquire' a weapon. Yrul's reasoning here was that the sword seemed to have done a lot of damage. It would be best if it wasn't left lying around for someone else to use. She had no intention of ever using it herself. Such would be an unforgiveable insult to Snickit and Dabz.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 46/137/213 temp Tuesday June 11th, 2024 6:39:58 AM
A shimmering Danko is bathed in light,,, and where once was a dragond, now Danko is back in human form.
Battered and bleeding, he rejoins the others. A tear in his eye he says...
" Dezzy.... my friend..... "
The Palace - Is that you? Dan K DM Tuesday June 11th, 2024 9:12:51 AM
Des Highlight to display spoiler: { you can see the room about you and off to the side, nearby you can feel a hunger gnawing at you. Looking about, Hmerrin is carrying your body, and you, your soul?, seem to be of a glittery silver. Much like the force the Maharaja pulled from the Tanaka. Then you hear it, "Ah you see and feel it now dont you?" The voice of the Maharaja! They will never get you clear before I have your soul and with it rise again. Fools! Ha Ha Ha!" The voice fades but the hunger pulls at you}
The group has a very quick conversation about getting out. Ramirez brings up the Dwarf mentioned that the palace has quite a number of slaves, what about them? Hmerrin counters with the fact that he also said the place was crawling with Rakshasa and the group is in no condition for another battle. There is time to scoop a treasure or two and Yrul only needs a moment or two and 'acquires' the Falchion used by the Maharaja. Nira then has an idea! A Miracle And with that she opens a portal to petition Gargul. Or at least she hopes to from this place....
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 61/251 AC:34 T:15 FF:3 CMD:45) DR 5/- Tuesday June 11th, 2024 5:25:04 PM
Since Nira is setting up to cast here, Hmerrin takes a page from Yrul and grabs up whatever he can from the statue in the dozen or so seconds he has before she completes the spell.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-55/229; AC:29+1 haste (31+1 haste vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Tuesday June 11th, 2024 7:58:03 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {Desdichado awakens from a blackness to the hunger pulling at him. He should go to it, and yet he doesn't want to. No, you fool! I'll destroy myself before I join you.
What am I saying he says, or thinks, to himself. They seem to be one and the same here. That doesn't sound like me at all. What is he - or this place - doing to me? Domi, Gargul, Alemi and all the Gods of the Wold - help me!}
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 155/161 CMD32 Tuesday June 11th, 2024 8:48:33 PM Hmmm, not sure this was the best spot, but I guess it won't take much time.
Ramirez scoops up a few loose shiny things and then checks to see if the cooks are still in the kitchen. If so, he tells them to get word quickly to anyone they can and head for the forest. He gives directions on which way to go and tells them the Tide will be right behind them.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2) good hope active on all +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
I COME [DM Jerry] Tuesday June 11th, 2024 11:25:10 PM
A thought appears in each of our heroes minds.
"I HEAR YOU. I COME."
Then it is as if walls and structures are fading in substance. They are still there, but a warmth and a softly glowing light begins to grow in the distance with an intensity that something within you can feel.
It grows. It comes.
Then you see him. A figure dressed as a wrestler wearing no shirt, but but does wear a huge grin. His face is wide and earnest with close cropped black hair. His skin is oiled and ready for battle. His hands are massive, with fists the size of his head.
Courage swells within your hearts as you begin to guess who this being is.
Des of course recognizes him instantly.
As he walks towards you, ignoring walls and other barriers, he begins to take on a more divine appearance. And then there are no more worries or concerns within you.
A bright light that burns away the darkness and warms the heart and soul emanates from his presence.
Then as he approaches he changes form again into that of a human monk. His face is wide and earnest. His brow is wrinkled with concentration and his head is covered with close cropped black hair.
"HELLO. I AM DOMI. I AM HONORED TO MEET YOU FACE TO FACE."
He searches each of you faces and his smile sobers a bit.
He stares at a spot near Des' body and says, "DESDICHADO, IN YOUR PLEA YOU USED MY NAME FIRST. GARGUL MAY BE A BIT MIFFED AT THAT." (He is looking at where the spirit of Des stands.) His grin widens and he seems to be enjoying that quite a bit.
"SO I HAVE COME. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR. YOU HAVE DONE GREAT THINGS HERE AND...(he raises his voice to be heard by all around) YOU NOW HAVE THE PROTECTION OF THE GODS OF WOLD. SO BACK OFF. THESE HEROES ARE UNDER OUR PROTECTION."
He pauses looking around him at things unseen.
"ARE YOU READY TO TRAVEL, FRIENDS, OR DO YOU HAVE A FEW MORE THINGS TO DO OR PERHAPS....PICK UP?
"FOR MYSELF, I HAVE ONLY ONE BURDEN TO CARRY. "
He smiles warmly and gently picks up the body of Des with his powerful hands and holds it in his mighty hands, carrying it gently and with respect.
He turns to the spot he was looking at before.
"DES, YOU DID EXCEPTIONALLY WELL. I AM PROUD TO BE THE GOD YOU HONOR." He then bows.
He turns to the rest of our heroes.
"YOU ALL DID EXCEPTIONALLY WELL. YOU HONOR ALL THE GODS OF WOLD WITH YOUR DEEDS."
He then wait patiently until our heroes tell him they are ready to travel. There seems to be no urgency any longer.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 46/137/213 temp Wednesday June 12th, 2024 6:48:28 AM
At the sight of Domi, Danko drops to his knees and bows his head....
He listens to the words and at the words of " pick up " he raises his eyes....
He had noted before the Marahaja's shinny coat, robe or whatever it was...
As Domi waits, Danko goes to where the Marahaja's remains lay and picks up the garment.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) Wednesday June 12th, 2024 7:48:24 AM
Gaffer feels himself relax truly for the first time in such a long time. They are safe.
He bows his head to Domi and mouths a thank you to the kind god.
As for picking things up, he starts to look through the surrounding treasure, avoiding anything too... messy. Better taken away than left for the Rakshasa.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Wednesday June 12th, 2024 7:56:35 AM
Whether it's the light or the assurance that the group are under Domi's personal protection, Nira feels a sense of safety that she hasn't for quite some time.
She takes a knee. "Lord Domi, we weren't expecting you." Nira looks to the others and comes to the realisation that she may have cast the miracle too hastily. If they were to be fronting a god the least she could have done was clean the blood and grime from their faces and clothes first. They are quite a sight and not - in her view - suitably presented. She can only hope that Domi himself would see these as signs of a hard won and worthy battle.
Having already collected the maharajah's robe, Nira tucks it safely into her haversack. "It's ok Danko. I got it". There is more she would like to collect but it probably wouldn't be good form to keep a god waiting too long.
She makes note to rib Des later that he's 'a burden'.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:82/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 8:35:15 AM
Yrul had collected the Maharajah's weapon, for safekeeping. She instinctively sought to put it behind her back when Domi appeared. So much light! The table! yes, that was the answer. She bowed, but it was only to cover a quick scurry under the table once more. Shadow Dancers liked shadows, not light.
"Now look what you did!" She reprimanded Snickit and Dabz. One, or more likely both, had done something to induce a GOD to turn up! Then again.....didn't Nira mention a 'mireacle'. This would be it then; not that she was sure. She'd never actually seen a miracle before, but this sure felt pretty miraculous.
"Now be quiet. We don't want to be interrupting the nice god's miracles, do we?" She encouraged her weapons to compliance so that she and little menagerie of friends didn't attract any attention.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-55/229; AC:29+1 haste (31+1 haste vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Wednesday June 12th, 2024 5:59:54 PM
Desdichado can hardly hold back a huge grin at seeing Domi in "person". Not just that he can to the rescue, but his jokes, his demeanor - everything is just as Desdichado always thought it would be! He stands respectfully, but confidently, before his Patron.
"Thank you, Domi!" he exclaims. Like a child proudly telling his father about one of his accomplishments, he asks Domi, "Did you see the fight? These things are tough - and boy are they no good!" The feeling of peace makes him eager and a little more talkative than usual. "Every one of the Tide really showed their mettle in this one! Oh, and Domi - there are many people here these rakshasa have as slaves. Is there anything we can do to save them? Have we saved them?"
Almost as if just realizing what he sees, he looks at Domi carrying his body and looks a little shocked and embarrased. "Oh, are we going to the Lands of Rest now?"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 61/251 AC:34 T:15 FF:3 CMD:45) DR 5/- Wednesday June 12th, 2024 7:47:58 PM
The concerns wash from Hmerrin like dirt in a bath.
The fighter takes a knee at the god's appearance, but rises shortly thereafter with the realization that Domi doesn't seem to care much about formalities.
"Thank you, Lord Domi," he replies to the praise given by the god.
He did seem to invite the group to gather stuff up, and as there is plenty lying around... Hmerrin scarfs up the loose lying gems. He then waits patiently for the others to finish and gives Domi a polite nod.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 155/161 CMD32 Wednesday June 12th, 2024 8:33:41 PM Lord Domi, it is an honor to meet you. Ramirez says with a respectful bow. I look forward to writing a new tale or song about this meeting. It should be a good hit among other bards.
Seeing the rest of the group scooping up loose valuables, Ramirez does the same. But only for a few moments. Des was waiting, and Domi as well. No need to test a god's patience. Ramirez is ready as soon as everyone else is.
Son, Tell Me More [DM Jerry] Wednesday June 12th, 2024 10:44:38 PM
Domi grins at Danko and says, "MR PUREHEART, MY APOLOGIES. I NEEDED MY POWERS ON FULL TO GET HERE."
Domi's aura fades and it is just the monk standing before you looking very human and sounding very human.
"That's better."
He turns to Gaffer and says, "You are indeed welcome, sir. I came to help and I intend to."
He gives his hand to Nira and pulls her to her feet. "I don't think Gargul expected me to act so quickly either. I'll be hearing about this from him for quite some time I suspect."
Domi turns to Yrul. "I have removed my aura, Shadowdancer. Please come out and be at ease."
He looks at Dez and says, "I am perceiving the fight now, Dez. It indeed was epic in every way. You and your comrades define what it means to be an adventurer and a hero. I am honored to play my small part in this now. And yes, we will depart soon for the Lands of Rest to visit my comrade, the God of Life and Death."
"You are welcome, Hmerrin. I am sure that you make Bralin Stoneminder proud sir."
Domi nods to Ramirez. "When you compose this tale, be sure to emphasize the role that you and your comrades here played. All I'm doing is barging in and being sure that all the glory falls upon you! You took all the risks. The future will view this as your story. I am here just to aid you. There is little risk to me, while you risked everything!"
Domi turns back to Desdichado. "Son, tell me more about the slaves here and what the Rakshasa have been up to. What happens in this place doesn't always or immediately reach our ears."
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Thursday June 13th, 2024 1:40:57 AM
Nira hesitantly accepts Domi's hand as he helps her rise. Even in such a simple act she can feel the strength of the God. She is a little concerned at the mention of Gargul though. "I hope we haven't caused any conflict". The Tide have been through many adventures, but causing a rift between two of the most powerful Gods of the Wold would be a new one.
She bows her head and that's when she notices it. Her hands are quite dirty from all the events of the day, and there's even some blood on them from when she healed the others' wounds. And Domi touched them. The color fades from her face as she worries about the implications. Has she rubbed dirt - or worse - into his hand? She swiftly clasps her hands behind her back where they can't be seen. What has she done?!
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:82/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Thursday June 13th, 2024 5:53:19 AM
~Ugh!~ She'd been spotted. What sort of a shadow dancer was she if she couldn't even hide from a god? A good one, she decided. She crept out from under the table grateful for the significant diminution of light and as much as it rankled, negated the 'darkness that was cloaking Snickit. She'd been very much enjoying that gloom. It had saved her life. Still, if the nice god wasn't going to be painfully bright, she wasn't going to be selfishly dark.
"Don't complain, Snickit. It's rude." She admonished her pick. Its twin, Dabz duly gloated and made a raspberry sound at Snickit - or rather did so in Yrûl's head. !Shhh! Dabz! Don't be so childish! He'll notice - THEN you'll be sorry."
Yrûl was very certain that both of her weapons (picks) were actually sentient and fully capable of communication. That most of that communication was far from helpful was a decided handicap at times, but it was certainly useful to be able to instruct them in exactly what it was she wanted and to exhort them to greater effort. Belatedly, she realised that she was ignoring the god in the room.
"Ah....Yes... well....I'll just stand quietly over here then." She muttered apologetically as she sidled off to the side so as not to impede proceedings in any way.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 46/137/213 temp Thursday June 13th, 2024 6:36:26 AM
Danko nods as sweet Nira gathers the coat....
At the words of Domi, Danko straightens himself up a bit... but being uncharacteristically at a lack words... simply takes out a carrot out of his pouch.... and says softly....
" would you like a carrot? ..... "
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) Thursday June 13th, 2024 11:52:59 AM
Gaffer smiles in amusement as he watches the various reactions of his friends. He naturally holds the Gods in the high regards, and is greatful that Domi has answered the call in their time of need. Still, it is the garden he loves, not the gardeners.
He finishes searching through the treasure and chuckles to Ram, "And maybe we don't mention that the only enemies we couldn't defeat were a pair of birds."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 61/251 AC:34 T:15 FF:3 CMD:45) DR 5/- Thursday June 13th, 2024 6:23:32 PM
Hmerrin actually turns red in embarrassment at the favorable comparison to his childhood hero, by a god no less. "Thank you, Sir," is all he can manage to respond.
Domi's question regarding this plane and the slaves therein is on point. Waiting politely for Dez to respond first, the fighter puts waterskin to lips for a much needed drink.
.."would you like a carrot?.."
Hmerrin's spit take is epic. He only has time to turn his head slightly away from the god before blowing a mouthful of water across the remains of a destroyed statue.
"I'm sorry," he snorts/sobs/chuckles. "Really sorry. But...I mean...seriously... [snort] .. you just...[snicker]...a carrot?!?"
Coming down from the fight and having met a god and then Danko...well its all the man can do to try and maintain his composure.
He stands there, taking slow breaths and trying very, very hard not to dissolve into laughter.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-55/229; AC:29+1 haste (31+1 haste vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Thursday June 13th, 2024 7:28:06 PM
"Well, you see," responds Desdichado, "we came here to put a stop to these rakshasa from harrassing the Wold. They're slavers and worse...much, much worse."
He describes to Domi some of the truly horrific things they've seen the rakshasa do here and in the Wold. He briefly describes how the great dragon Vernyx sent them to find Baba Yaga's hut and how they used it to access the rakshasa's home.
"Killing the Maharaja was hopefully a good step toward stopping them finally, but we don't even know how many slaves are left in this...plane, or wherever we are. Hopefully we've disrupted their plans enough that many can escape."
"In fact, if they can find their way to Baba Yaga's hut," Desdichado describes where it was left in the jungle, "they might even get home from there. We saw a few others leave that way."
At Danko's offer of a carrot to his Patron, all Dez can do is bow is head and try to suppress a laugh.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 155/161 CMD32 Thursday June 13th, 2024 8:39:11 PM
Ramirez pokes Gaffer with an elbow. Shhh. Let's not talk about the lightning bolt throwing birds for awhile ok?
Ramirez takes in the scene, making mental notes and memories to be recalled later.
I'll Save the Carrot for Later if You Don't Mind [DM Jerry] Thursday June 13th, 2024 10:25:02 PM
Domi grins at NIra, but doesn't say anything and then turns to nod at Yrul.
When Danko offers him the carrot, he says, "Sure, Danko. I think I'll save the carrot for later if you don't mind." He puts it into a pocket in his robe.
Domi looks drolly at Hmerrin as the fighter laughs, but doesn't crack a smile.
Domi turns to Dez and listens carefully to all he has to say. "That matches my information as well...for the most part."
He looks at each in turn and says, "It seems, heroes, that our business here is now at a place where we can travel to the Lands of Rest to see what Desdichado's fate will be.
He changes into his divine form.
"STAY NEAR TO ME AT ALL TIMES, NO MATTER WHAT MAY HAPPEN."
He pointedly looks at Yrul.
"YRUL STAND BY ME. HERE!"
And with that command, Yrul moves against his will to stand directly beside Domi on his right hand."
"GOOD! "
With a shout, He commands, "GATEWAY!"
A magical gateway with opposing hammers carved into it at the top, flickers into view. He nods, satisfied.
"FOLLOW NOW!"
Domi takes a few steps forward and passes through the gate and disappears.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Friday June 14th, 2024 3:43:14 AM "What may happen??" Nira is a little distracted by Domi's statement, but snaps to attention when he demands they follow. Normally she'd step aside and let the stealthier and sturdier of the party go first, but if Domi himself says to go then she's going. She doesn't need to be told twice.
How she wishes there was time to cast a dozen Prestidigitation spells to clean everyone up.
Nira steps through the gate.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:82/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Friday June 14th, 2024 4:58:53 AM
Yrûl swallowed nervously. She'd been commanded by a god! The next instant she found herself dutifully standing to the right of the celestial being. The thought did occur that perhaps Des wasn't the only one dead. Perhaps they all were and this is what happened when you died. But, Snickit and Dabz! Surely they couldn't be as easily dispatched?
'Hang in there, Guys.' She mentally told them. Naturally, they felt that this was all just a grand adventure and immediately set to arguing over who Domi liked best. Yrûl did her best to ignore the squabbling. She felt very vulnerable. She'd have much rather been behind the god than stood right up next to him. It was a Shadow Dancer thing - having the option to hide behind something. She consoled herself in the knowledge that no one would be looking at little her when there was a REAL 100% bona fide GOD stood before them!
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31/32 haste) -- CMD 37 -- HP 46/137/213 temp Friday June 14th, 2024 6:26:54 AM
Danko smiles... with great happiness ... as Domi accepts his carrot....
He promises to himself that he will never be without carrots ever again!
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) Friday June 14th, 2024 2:40:54 PM
It hits Gaffer as the gate opens. It's been some six years to reach this point, the Majara is dead and the tide is almost done.
Gaffer walks forward with a big smile on his face. "Let's go team."
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-55/229; AC:29+1 haste (31+1 haste vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Friday June 14th, 2024 5:10:31 PM
Desdichado's spirit follows right behind Domi through the gateway.
Domi's words echo in his mind "...for the most part": had he forgotten something, or been misinformed? Or maybe it was just that the Woldian Gods know much more than the mortals of the Noble Races of what has been happening. He chews on these thoughts as he prepares to soon meet another of the Powers.
"Well Get To It Heroes" [DM Jerry] Friday June 14th, 2024 11:26:21 PM
As each of you emerge from the other side of the gate, you find yourself in a corridor of sorts. The walls and ceiling are made of flame.
"WE ARE WITHIN THE BORDER OF THIS REALM. THEY SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FIND US HERE. IF THEY DO, I'LL HAVE TO GET DIRECTLY INVOLVED AND THAT WOULD BE REGRETABLE.
"COME!"
Domi sets off within this fiery corridor at a fast rate.
"YOU DON'T ACTUALLY HAVE TO MOVE YOUR FEET. JUST "WILL" YOURSELF TO MOVE AND YOU WILL AT THE RATE OF SPEED YOUR MIND CAN IMAGINE. DO NOT LAG BEHIND OR RACE AHEAD. STAY TOGETHER."
Domi slowly increases his speed while not moving his feet. Time and distance is...."perceptive" in this place. It seems to last forever and also seems as if you are all stuck within a moment. And movement is with your mind.
As you move, the flames begin to have a purple hue. Then the flames begin to die out around you.
Domi commands, "GATE SHOW YOURSELF." a purplish marble gate forms. It is locked and closed.
"I MIGHT AS WELL LET YOU FIND THE KEY FOR THIS GATE."
He grins. "THINK OF IT AS A TEST TO SEE IF YOU TRULY ARE THE BEST ADVENTURING GROUP CURRENTLY ACTIVE IN THE WOLD! REMEMBER, MOST GATES OUT HERE IN THE PLANES HAVE AN EVERCHANGING KEY THAT MUST BE NEAR THE GATE. ONE SIMPLY HAS TO USE LOGIC, MAGIC AND INTUITION TO FIND IT."
..."WELL GET TO IT HEROES. IF YOU NEED SPELL RESTORED, ASK."
He pauses listening to something. He speaks.
"YES GARGUL WE ARE ON OUR WAY AND OUT OF THE RAKSHAZA REALM. WE SHALL BE THERE DIRECTLY BY THE LOGICAL ROUTE. NOW LEAVE ME TO IT AND JUDGE SOMETHING. YOU NEVER DO THINK THAT ANYONE ELSE CAN DO A JOB BETTER THAN YOU. GO AWAY."
He sits on a step in front of the gate and pulls out the carrot and takes a bite.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:82/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20+25=33 ; Saturday June 15th, 2024 2:43:14 AM
Moving without walking; that was odd. Still, Yrul tried. She jumped ahead, dropped back and almost went into a wall before she managed to emulate Domi's 'speed'. With the flames expired and upon seeing the door, she smiled. Opening doors was a shadow dancer thing. Sure keys were useful, but they were also optional. She looked around. Why waste her skills if this 'key' was simply going to present itself?
"Here key! Come on, there's a good little key!" She called to it. It made sense. After all, she always got the best out of Snickit and Dabz by talking to them; so perhaps the key too was sentient.
~~~ Perception: 33 ~~~
She held off attempting to pick the lock as sneaking into - whatever this unearthly place was - would likely be frowned upon. Then again, she had been invited to open the door. ~~~
Yrul will try next round to open the door if someone far cleverer than her doesn't solve the riddle.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 33*/17*/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 144/144 -- DarkVision Saturday June 15th, 2024 5:16:44 AM
Nira wills herself forwards, but never ahead of Domi.
This gateway puzzle could be a fun one. "Ok. We can do this."
Nira clears her throat and then in her best Domi impression calls "GATE. OPEN!" Expecting it not to work, she glances somewhat sheepishly to Domi and blushes "I thought it worth a try"
She turns away from the gateway and starts experimenting with the flames, seeing how her distance from them can affect their color and what it takes for them to die out. The purple hue of the flames may relate to the purple color of the gate. She then tries to see if she can 'will' them to do things much like she can move herself.
While testing out the flames she tries to start a conversation with Domi. "I do hope we haven't drawn you away from anything important. That's not to say, I mean, of course everything you do is important. I mean, well.. nevermind". Being around a god is making her quite flummoxed. "Ugh. Probably best to stay quiet now Nira".
Nira has cast many spells today and by her count it's been more than any day before and she's running very low. She'd like to have her spells restored by Domi, but it just feels like cheating to ask for them right away. She wants to at least appear to use her brain first.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 155/161 CMD32 Saturday June 15th, 2024 7:47:10 PM
Ramirez enjoys the experience of moving without moving, more experiences for future songwriting. Now for the gate. Hmmmm.
Well, it worked for moving....Ramirez closes his eyes and imagines the key to appear in his hand, just like when they used their minds to move through this realm.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) d20+36=45 ; Sunday June 16th, 2024 1:14:58 PM
Gaffer keeps to a composed drift forwards while they follow Domi through the corridor. Once the search for they key is presented however he begins to fly around with a slightly reckless abadon. He's used wings, become air itself, by flying in his own form is a rarity he greatly enjoys.
He doesn't forget to search through the flames as he does so, like Nira, imagining that the similarity of colour is likely a clue. Though part of his mind wonders if this is a more classic riddle, and Domi themselves is carrying the key.
----- Perception: 45
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:-55/229; AC:29+1 haste (31+1 haste vs Maharaja)/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Sunday June 16th, 2024 2:22:59 PM
Desdichado remembers back to the orchard maze he was just trapped in. Figuring out riddles like this isn't really his strong suit. But, he figures some more direct actions wouldn't hurt to try.
He knocks on the marble of the gate and calls out, "Hello, is anyone there? Can you please open the gate?" And for good measure he turns to Domi and says, "My Patron, is it possible that we might ask of the key from you?"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 61/251 AC:34 T:15 FF:3 CMD:45) DR 5/- d20+27=42 ; Sunday June 16th, 2024 2:51:34 PM
Hmerrin finds speeding up without walking to be an exciting experience. "Now leave me to it and judge something" elicits another involuntary chuckle. This is the first entity he's ever encountered who'd dream of addressing Gargul in that manner.
And then its test time.
The fighter considers options not yet taken by his friends. Shrugging, he activates the Brahmah Tattoo on his forearm, Invisibility Purge. Hmerrin scans walls, ceiling, floor, and door for anything key looking [Perception 42]
Perception is Everything [DM Jerry] Sunday June 16th, 2024 10:52:13 PM
The key does not come to Yrul when she calls.
The gate does not open at Nira's request.
The key does not come to Ramirez when he tried to imagine it appearing into his hand.
The gate does not respond or open to Dez knocking on it. He does notice that his knock makes no noise as he is currently in spirit form and can't physically touch anything. He begins to wonder what keeps him from just falling through the floor of the corridor. When he calls at the gate, Domi smiles for a second watching him.
When Dez asks Domi if he will give him the key, Domi laughs softly and says, "I DO NOT POSSESS THE KEY."
Gaffer does a very successful perception check and notices the following things in the area near and on the gate.
--The flames outside the corridor they have been traveling within have died out. The walls of the corridor are translucent and the area beyond seems a purplish blue. As the party traveled through the corridor the color of the area beyond its walls have changed from red flames to purple flames to now just a purple hue.
--The gate is constructed with purple marble stones a bit brighter than the area behind the translucent walls of the corridor. On the left side of the gate is a indentation, easily ignored being the same color as the rest of the gate. The indentation is about 6 inches deep and also 6 inches on a side. The bottom of this indentation is curved as if it could hold a ball. A black arrow is painted into the indentation that points in a clockwise circle.
Hmerrin activates Brahmah's Tattoo and with his perception check also sees what Gaffer has found, but he notices something else as well. An invisible crystal ball is sitting to the right of the gate on the "floor" of the corridor.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:82/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Monday June 17th, 2024 5:44:51 AM
Yrûl wasn't really adept at spotting invisible things; but then she didn't need to be as Hmerrin had helpfully purged the pesky condition from a little ball that would conveniently fit in a little hole with a little arrow above it, helpfully giving a little hint about which way to rotate said ball.
"Come on, you two, we can do this." She encouraged her weapons before stepping over to collect the orb. It looked like it was made of glass, so she tossed it in the air and caught it several times before pretending to fumble it. She grinned impishly at the concern exhibited by any that were troubled by her antics. Belatedly she remembered Dez needed hauling back from the realms of the dead and here she was being a frivolous shadow dancer, as usual. She chalked it down to the adverse influence of Snickit and Dabz. She'd have to have words with them later. For now, by way of apology, she endeavoured to open the door.
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