Trans-Atlantic Carrion Crown - Thread #2 (IC)

[MuffinMan]

"Hold on, Leone! You've got to stay strong!" Retrieving a curative potion from her belongings, Aurora unstops the cork and assists the other woman with rapidly downing its contents.

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Aurora will retrieve a potion of CLW and then try to help Leone take it, healing (1d8+1)[3] HP.

(I don't remember off the top of my head if you can give someone else a potion using your own action - I hope so! If not Aurora will just pass it over so that it's quickly available.)

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Aurora
F NG Human Unlettered Arcanist 3, Level 3, Init 8, HP 12/20, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 12, Flat-footed 14, CMD 11, Fort 3, Ref 3, Will 3, CMB -1, Base Attack Bonus 1
dagger -1 (1d4 - 2, 19-20/x2)
mage armor (+4 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 10, Cha 11
Condition None

[DarkOne-Rob]

Spoiler: Round 4, Kristoph's Status

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Kristoph Harrisson
Male Lawful Good Half-Elf Paladin 2/Oracle 1, Level 3, Init 3, HP 25/31, Speed 30 ft. Base
AC 26, Touch 17, Flat-footed 25, CMD 17, Fort 9, Ref 5, Will 9, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 2
Longsword +8 (1d8+4, 19-20/x2) (+1 Damage vs. Undead) (+2 damage on first successful attack)
Breastplate +1, Heavy Steel Shield, Smite Evil (+7 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Natural, +1 Misc, +4 Charisma)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 7, Cha 18
Condition Lay on Hands 3/5 Used
Smite Evil (1/1 Used)

"Steady..." Kristoph encourages, his eyes darting around as he looks for the wraith to reappear. "Stay close to Gundwolf..."

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Readied an attack with Longsword: (1d20+8)[13] attack, (1d20+8)[12] (19-20/x2), (1d8+4)[9] damage (pierces all damage reduction, not yet halved), (1d8+4)[6] critical strike damage

[JWallyR]

Gundwolf whips his flail futilely at the floor where the Lopper vanished from sight. He becomes strangely quiet, other than the sound of his rapid, shallow breathing, but the half-orc's muscles look as though about to burst, coiled for another strike at the hated foe!

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Readied attack for the Lopper:

Attack: (1d20+9)[24]
CC: (1d20+9)[17] for x2 on 28+
Damage: (2d6+16)[18] magic bludgeoning
Crit damage: (2d6+16)[23] magic bludgeoning

AoO, if applicable:
Attack: (1d20+9)[13]
CC: (1d20+9)[19] for x2 on 28+
Damage: (2d6+16)[26] magic bludgeoning
Crit damage: (2d6+16)[24] magic bludgeoning

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Gundwolf
M Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Barbarian (Superstitious) 3, Level 3, Init 2, HP 35/39, DR 0, Speed 30
AC 14, Touch 8, Flat-footed 13, CMD 20, Fort 10, Ref 3, Will 5, CMB +11, Base Attack Bonus 3
Trip, Disarm Heavy Flail Melee (1d10+Str*1.5, 19-20, x2)
Dagger Melee (1d4+Str, 19-20, x2)
Sling (Bullets x 50) Ranged (1d4+Str, x2)
Breastplate (+6 Armor, +1 Dex, -1 Size, -2 Misc)
Abilities Str 24, Dex 10, Con 22, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 7
Condition Enlarge Person: +2 Str/-2 Dex/-1 Atk/-1 AC
Magic Weapon: +1, 5 rds remaining
Rage: +4 Str, +6 Con, +2 Will saves, -2 AC

[Farmerbink]

Elian steps towards Gundwolf as he readies another scroll. "I do not like that look... Gundwolf, come closer?"

Spoiler: Elian round 4

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Elian Evenstarr
M NG Dhampir Seeker Sorc 1/Bard 2, Level 3, Init +5, HP 16/16, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 13, Flat-footed 13, CMD 11, Fort +0, Ref +6, Will +4, CMB +0, Base Attack Bonus 2
light crossbow (18 bolts) +5 (1d8, 19-20/x2)
Dagger +1 or +5 (1d4-1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather (+3 Armor, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 9, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 18
Condition1st level spells: 2/4
Blood is life: 7/7
Mage armor:

5-foot step to AD/5
ready and use scroll of mage armor for armor bonus vs incorporeal

[CleverDragon]

The group waits anxiously in the quiet darkness, illuminated only by Aurora's light. Long shadows dance along the floor and walls as she moves to assist Leone, the young priestess's wounds healing even more from the draught. Everyone's eyes dart around for signs of the Lopper, but he's simply not there.

Only Elian's keen eyes notice the Lopper's grinning face peering up through the floor beneath him. The dhampir jumps out of the way just barely in time to see the ghostly axe swipe through the floor soundlessly where he was standing just a second earlier. Afterwards, silence continues to greet the gathered group in the center of the oubliette as the enchantment on Kristoph's weapon fades, the blade returning to solidity.

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Lopper, using stealth, attacks and misses Elian, thanks to the mage armor. Only Elian passed the Perception check to see where Lopper would attack.

Leone is healed a considerable amount of hitpoints, much better than she was before.

Meanwhile, the touch the spirit world enchantment ends on Kristoph's weapon.

Begin Round 5!

Active effects:
Gundwolf: magic weapon (round 6 / 10)
Gundwolf: enlarge person (round 36 / 60)

[Farmerbink]

With a wordless gasp, Elian dodges the blade. His eyes narrow, but nothing can be done for his irritation. "Unless one of you can make him come out of the floor, I believe we have somewhat outstayed our welcome!" He begins hurrying back towards the entrance hall.

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Elian Evenstarr
M NG Dhampir Seeker Sorc 1/Bard 2, Level 3, Init +5, HP 16/16, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 13, Flat-footed 13, CMD 11, Fort +0, Ref +6, Will +4, CMB +0, Base Attack Bonus 2
light crossbow (18 bolts) +5 (1d8, 19-20/x2)
Dagger +1 or +5 (1d4-1, 19-20/x2)
Studded Leather (+3 Armor, +3 Dex)
Abilities Str 9, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 18
Condition1st level spells: 2/4
Blood is life: 7/7
Mage armor: ~1 hour: AC: 17, FF: 14 Touch: 13 (incorporeal 17)

Based entirely on whether or not my allies have tools to handle this:
Move to AF9 and ready the scroll of acid arrow
or move to AF16.

[DarkOne-Rob]

Spoiler: Round 5, Kristoph's Status

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Kristoph Harrisson
Male Lawful Good Half-Elf Paladin 2/Oracle 1, Level 3, Init 3, HP 25/31, Speed 30 ft. Base
AC 26, Touch 17, Flat-footed 25, CMD 17, Fort 9, Ref 5, Will 9, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 2
Longsword +8 (1d8+4, 19-20/x2) (+1 Damage vs. Undead) (+2 damage on first successful attack)
Breastplate +1, Heavy Steel Shield, Smite Evil (+7 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Natural, +1 Misc, +4 Charisma)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 7, Cha 18
Condition Lay on Hands 3/5 Used
Smite Evil (1/1 Used)

"Elian is right! Get out, quickly - I will be last out! Go!" Kristoph snaps as he begins to gently push the others towards the exit as he sheathes his weapon. "We can come back tomorrow to deal with this phantasm!"

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Usher the rest out of the Lopper's cell block. No point in worrying about AoOs...

[JWallyR]

With one final smash of his flail against the unoffending floor, Gundwolf slumps in place, a sullen irritation replacing the mindless hatred that seemed to saturate his entire being. The hulking half-orc trudges down the corridor, his enlarged footfalls somehow landing even heavier in his state of sudden fatigue.

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Drop rage, enter fatigued for 4 rds.

Double move down the hallway back towards the entrance, trying to be close to the rear but not before Kristoph and Elian.

AoO, if applicable:
Attack: (1d20+6)[22]
CC: (1d20+6)[12] for x2 on 25+
Damage: (2d6+12)[17] magic/bludgeoning
Crit damage: (2d6+12)[20]

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Gundwolf
M Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Barbarian (Superstitious) 3, Level 3, Init , HP 29/33, DR 0, Speed 30
AC 14, Touch 8, Flat-footed 14, CMD 17, Fort 4, Ref 1, Will 3, CMB +8, Base Attack Bonus 3
Trip, Disarm Heavy Flail Melee (1d10+Str*1.5, 19-20, x2)
Dagger Melee (1d4+Str, 19-20, x2)
Sling (Bullets x 50) Ranged (1d4+Str, x2)
Breastplate (+6 Armor, -1 Dex, -1 Size)
Abilities Str 18, Dex 8, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 7
Condition Enlarge Person: +2 Str/-2 Dex/-1 Atk/-1 AC
Magic Weapon: +1, 4 rds remaining
Fatigued, 3 rds remaining: -2 Str/Dex, no run

[MuffinMan]

Eyes wide, Aurora nods her wholehearted agreement at Kristoph's suggestion. "Come on, Leone - let's go!" Taking the other woman's hand, she hurries out of the cell block as quickly as her feet can carry her.

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Double-move 60' south.

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Aurora
F NG Human Unlettered Arcanist 3, Level 3, Init 8, HP 12/20, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 12, Flat-footed 14, CMD 11, Fort 3, Ref 3, Will 3, CMB -1, Base Attack Bonus 1
dagger -1 (1d4 - 2, 19-20/x2)
mage armor (+4 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 10, Cha 11
Condition None

[CleverDragon]

The group beats a hasty retreat with Gundwolf taking the lead with his long, loping strides, despite the fatigue making each footfall heavy and clumsy. The others follow into the central chamber, Aurora's light spell illuminating the way, casting long shadows the dance vigorously as she hustles. The group is just approaching collapsed stairwell when a series of silvery streaks of magical slivers of energy slam into Elian from somewhere on the far end of the room, towards where the passageway to the NEVERMORE is located. He falls to the floor in a heap and Leone carries him further into the room, confusion marring her face. "I...I do not wish to harm him! My magic is not...is..." she trails off as she attempts to provide basic treatment to the massive wound in his chest where the magical energy slammed into him, her back to the central wall where the stairs used to be.

At the same time as they take cover behind the collapsed stairway, the Lopper's apparition walks from the wall, floating in the middle of the passageway leading to the room with the pool of water, effectively blocking their passage. His grin widens and he tightens his grip on his ghostly axe. "Hoohoo!! The boss knows you're here now! Come, sweet prey. Make your escape! Heeeheeeheeee!!"

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Elian takes 20 points of damage from some sort of magical attack from the south.

Two rounds of movement went by, assuming Gundwolf did not outpace Leone and Kristoph's slower movement by too much.

Leone's Heal check: (1d20+8)[21] vs DC 15 to stabilize Elian. Success! Elian is stable at -4 HP.

Active effects:
Gundwolf: magic weapon - Round 8 / 10
Gundwolf: fatigued - round 2 / 4
Gundwolf: enlarge person - Round 38 / 60

[MuffinMan]

"Elian!!! Oh no! Leone, I'll hold him - wait, no! Here, let me just...- Kristoph!!" Aurora feels the icy tendrils of panic beginning to lace her mind. She quickly retrieves a scroll from where she'd seen the unconscious Elian place it in a belt pouch, and activates its contents to enchant the paladin's weapon. Then, she moves to assist Leone with carrying Elian, silently thanking all the deities that the man is so slender.

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As discussed in hangouts, Aurora will use a move action to retrieve Elian's last scroll of magic weapon and then a standard action to cast it. (She will target Kristoph unless there is overwhelming consensus that Gundwolf would be a better choice.)

Then she'll assist with "carrying" Elian, with the goal of simply encumbering Leone enough for the other woman to be effective. You know we're desperate when the 17 year-old girl is doing the "heavy lifting".

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Aurora
F NG Human Unlettered Arcanist 3, Level 3, Init 8, HP 12/20, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 12, Flat-footed 14, CMD 11, Fort 3, Ref 3, Will 3, CMB -1, Base Attack Bonus 1
dagger -1 (1d4 - 2, 19-20/x2)
mage armor (+4 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 10, Cha 11
Condition None

[DarkOne-Rob]

Spoiler: Round 6, Kristoph's Status

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Kristoph Harrisson
Male Lawful Good Half-Elf Paladin 2/Oracle 1, Level 3, Init 3, HP 25/31, Speed 30 ft. Base
AC 26, Touch 17, Flat-footed 25, CMD 17, Fort 9, Ref 5, Will 9, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 2
Longsword +8 (1d8+4, 19-20/x2) (+1 Damage vs. Undead)
Breastplate +1, Heavy Steel Shield, Smite Evil (+7 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Natural, +1 Misc, +4 Charisma)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 7, Cha 18
Condition Lay on Hands 3/5 Used
Smite Evil (1/1 Used)
Magic Weapon

With a glare of undisguised hatred, Kristoph stares at the apparition before the party. "You do not scare me, fiend! Stand your ground or flee like the cowardly crook you were in life - it matters not! I will see your soul sent to the Lady of Graves before I see you take the lives of these or any others!" he intones, boldly holding his blade before him as he advances towards the wraith and attacks!

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I would like Kristoph to have received the blessing from Leone before attacking...

Longsword: (1d20+9)[13] attack, (1d20+9)[19] (19-20/x2), (1d8+6)[12] magic slashing damage (not halved or modified yet, if it matters), (1d8+6)[10]critical strike damage

[JWallyR]

Gundwolf glares sullenly at the apparition as he shambles forward, the head of his flail swaying haphazardly at the enlarged half-orc's side. With a wordless grunt, equal parts effort and anger, he sweeps it toward the Lopper!

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I think Gundwolf is still the better target for Leone's buff to enable full damage against the undead.

Move to 10ft range (due to enlarged state) and Power Attack:

Attack: (1d20+6)[16]
CC: (1d20+6)[16] for x2 on 25+
Damage: (2d8+12)[18] magic bludgeoning
Crit damage: (2d8+12)[19] magic bludgeoning

AoO, if applicable:
Attack: (1d20+6)[10]
CC: (1d20+6)[23] for x2 on 25+
Damage: (2d8+12)[23] magic bludgeoning
Crit damage: (2d8+12)[23] magic bludgeoning

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Gundwolf
M Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Barbarian (Superstitious) 3, Level 3, Init 0, HP 29/33, DR 0, Speed 30
AC 14, Touch 8, Flat-footed 14, CMD 17, Fort 4, Ref 1, Will 3, CMB +8, Base Attack Bonus 3
Trip, Disarm Heavy Flail Melee (1d10+Str*1.5, 19-20, x2)
Dagger Melee (1d4+Str, 19-20, x2)
Sling (Bullets x 50) Ranged (1d4+Str, x2)
Breastplate (+6 Armor, -1 Dex, -1 Size)
Abilities Str 18, Dex 8, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 7
Condition Enlarge Person: +2 Str/-2 Dex/-1 Atk/-1 AC
Magic Weapon: +1, 1 rds remaining
Fatigued, 1 rds remaining: -2 Str/Dex, no run

[CleverDragon]

After she casts a worried glance at Elian in Aurora's arms, Leone rushes over and lays a hand on Gundwolf's hip, which is nearly at head-height due to Aurora's enchantment. "Lady of Graves, let his flail end this foul being's time here." Once again, the half-orc's weapon grows hazy and indistinct as he receives the short-lived enchantment. At the same time, Aurora's spell causes Kristoph's to glow softly in the gloom.

Both warriors advance, intent to end the Lopper's existance as he taunts them. "Hoohoo! The brave warriors think they can best ol' Lopper! After yer 'eads bounce-bounce, I'll go hunting in that quaint little town right down the hill!" Kristoph closes the distance, passing Gundwolf as he swings his flail overhead. His enlarged size and his fatigue and the awkward angle at which he has to attack due to Kristoph being in front of him makes the flail smash against the soot-covered wall, sending stone flakes and motes of black dust and mold to spray outwards.

The Lopper laughs maniacally as he floats back through the wall to Kristoph's left. The paladin takes a swing to capitalize on the momentary opening, but the wraith moves too unpredictably. The Lopper re-emerges from the wall to Gundwolf's right and takes a swing, causing another razor thin, bloody gash to appear in the barbarian's side. "Just a little cut! And another! And then alllll yer precious blood is MINE!" The cackling apparition darts away from Gundwolf, evading another attack deftly, and floats with ill intent towards Leone. All the while, Gundwolf's flail's magical glow slowly begins to dim from its enchantment nearly a minute previous.

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Kristoph double moves.
Gundwolf's attack misses.
Lopper triggers two AoOs - one from Kristoph and one from Gundwolf. I used Kristoph's attack roll as the AoO.
Lopper moves north through the wall at AN/23 and re-emerges at AL/23. Lopper attacks Gundwolf for 3 points of damage, who then begins to bleed again. Then, continues his movement towards Leone.

At beginning of new round, Gundwolf will take an additional (1d6)[2] bleeding damage.

Total damage taken by Lopper: 29 current damage - 2 healed from bleeding = 27 current damage.

Current active effects this round:
Gundwolf: touch the spirit world - Round 1 / 2
Gundwolf: fatigued - Round 3 / 4
Gundwolf: magic weapon - Round 9 / 10
Kristoph: magic weapon - Round 1 / 10
Kristoph: smite evil - til Lopper is defeated or until Kristoph rests

New round begins now!

[JWallyR]

Fixing a grim, malevolent stare on the apparition, Gundwolf trudges toward it, sweeping his flail in an overhead smash!

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5ft step into range
Power attack:

Attack: (1d20+6)[26]
CC: (1d20+6)[12] for x2 on 25+
Damage: (2d8+12)[17] magic bludgeoning
Crit damage: (2d8+12)[25] magic bludgeoning

AoO:
Attack: (1d20+6)[14]
CC: (1d20+6)[19] for x2 on 25+
Damage: (2d8+12)[23] magic bludgeoning
Crit damage: (2d8+12)[19] magic bludgeoning

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Gundwolf
M Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Barbarian (Superstitious) 3, Level 3, Init 0, HP 24/33, DR 0, Speed 30
AC 14, Touch 8, Flat-footed 14, CMD 17, Fort 4, Ref 1, Will 3, CMB +8, Base Attack Bonus 3
Trip, Disarm Heavy Flail Melee (1d10+Str*1.5, 19-20, x2)
Dagger Melee (1d4+Str, 19-20, x2)
Sling (Bullets x 50) Ranged (1d4+Str, x2)
Breastplate (+6 Armor, -1 Dex, -1 Size)
Abilities Str 18, Dex 8, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 7
Condition Enlarge Person: +2 Str/-2 Dex/-1 Atk/-1 AC
Magic Weapon: +1, 0 rds remaining
Fatigued, 0 rds remaining: -2 Str/Dex, no run
Touch the Spirit World: 0 rds remaining

[DarkOne-Rob]

Spoiler: Round 7, Kristoph's Status

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Kristoph Harrisson
Male Lawful Good Half-Elf Paladin 2/Oracle 1, Level 3, Init 3, HP 25/31, Speed 30 ft. Base
AC 26, Touch 17, Flat-footed 25, CMD 17, Fort 9, Ref 5, Will 9, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 2
Longsword +9 (1d8+5, 19-20/x2) (+1 Damage vs. Undead)
Breastplate +1, Heavy Steel Shield, Smite Evil (+7 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Natural, +1 Misc, +4 Charisma)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 7, Cha 18
Condition Lay on Hands 3/5 Used
Smite Evil (1/1 Used)
Magic Weapon

"Not while even one of us draws breath!" cries Kristoph as he slashes at the wraith. "Face me, phantasm, or are you too afraid of a paladin of Pharasma?" he taunts, trying to get the undead to attack him.

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Longsword: (1d20+9)[25] attack, (1d20+9)[23] (19-20/x2), (1d8+6)[10] magic slashing damage (not halved or modified yet), (1d8+6)[12] critical strike damage

Everyone who cannot effectively fight the Lopper needs to keep moving towards the exit!

[MuffinMan]

Struggling to keep the unconscious Elian upright, Aurora moves as quickly as she can toward the pool of water and the rope leading back to the surface.

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Double-move as far toward the pool/rope as possible, trying to not end up adjacent to a northern wall (that the Lopper could attack out of).

At full speed, Aurora could get to AR/24. Since she's carrying/dragging Elian, half-speed would get her to AK/24 or AJ/24. Either movement will likely provoke an AoO from the Lopper, but I don't think it can be helped.

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Aurora
F NG Human Unlettered Arcanist 3, Level 3, Init 8, HP 12/20, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 12, Flat-footed 14, CMD 11, Fort 3, Ref 3, Will 3, CMB -1, Base Attack Bonus 1
dagger -1 (1d4 - 2, 19-20/x2)
mage armor (+4 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 10, Cha 11
Condition None

[CleverDragon]

Kristoph and Gundwolf both capitalize on Lopper's predilection for hunting scared "prey". Gundwolf's overhead smash slams down into the right shoulder of the mass murderer. The head of the flail bounces off of the incorporeal being as though he were solid, and the wraith turns a hateful gaze at Gundwolf. Then, the flail regains solidity from Leone's former enchantment and the glow completely fades, rendering the weapon mundane once more. While he is reeling from the attack, Kristoph lands a solid blow as well. His blade slices across the arm holding the axe and he sees a bright white-blue light shimmer where his blade struck, just for a moment.

The Lopper's grin is undeterred, however. As Aurora attempts to slip by with the unconscious Elian while the fiend is distracted, his senses are far too honed and he deftly slashes out at her, causing another wound to appear in her side. "I will enjoy watchin' yer friends slowly die and you can only stand around helpless and powerless as their 'eads bounce-bounce! Heeheee!!" With that, he slashes out at Leone, and his ghostly axe slides through her armor as though it wasn't there. Fresh blood begins to leak out of her as she takes a brave step forward to touch Gundwolf. "This is the last of my ability, Gundwolf. Make it count. Send him to Pharasma!!" Leone's touch causes the flail to once more regain that hazy appearance.

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Gundwolf hits for 17 damage! Kristoph hits for 5 damage (after halving).
Gundwolf's magic weapon and touch the spirit world enchantments fade.

Lopper hits Aurora with AoO, dealing 1 point of damage.
Leone is hit for 6 points of damage.

Aurora could only move half rate, plus Gundwolf occupied the four squares where she could have ended her move, so she went down and around, ending in AJ/25.
Leone uses her last touch the spirit world ability for the day on Gundwolf.

Gundwolf is bleeding: (1d6)[2] points of damage at the beginning of next round
Aurora is bleeding: (1d6)[2] points of damage at the beginning of next round
Leone is bleeding: (1d6)[3] points of damage at the beginning of next round

Lopper has taken: 27 current damage + 22 damage this round - 7 bleeding healing = 42 Total damage so far.

Active effects next round:
Gundwolf: fatigued - Round 4 / 4
Gundwolf: touch the spirit world - Round 1 / 2
Kristoph: smite evil - until Lopper is slain or Kristoph rests
Kristoph" magic weapon - Round 2 / 10

[JWallyR]

Gritting his teeth against the fatigue and continuing loss of blood, Gundwolf sweeps his flail once more against the ghostly apparition!

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Power Attack:
Attack: (1d20+5)[13]
CC: (1d20+5)[7] for x2 on 24+
Damage: (2d8+12)[23] bludgeoning damage (before adjustments)
Crit damage: (2d8+12)[23] bludgeoning damage (before adjustments)

AoO:
Attack: (1d20+5)[7]
CC: (1d20+5)[15] for x2 on 24+
Damage: (2d8+12)[17] bludgeoning damage (before adjustments)
Crit damage: (2d8+12)[19] bludgeoning damage (before adjustments)

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Gundwolf
M Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Barbarian (Superstitious) 3, Level 3, Init 0, HP 22/33, DR 0, Speed 30
AC 14, Touch 8, Flat-footed 14, CMD 17, Fort 4, Ref 1, Will 3, CMB +8, Base Attack Bonus 3
Trip, Disarm Heavy Flail Melee (1d10+Str*1.5, 19-20, x2)
Dagger Melee (1d4+Str, 19-20, x2)
Sling (Bullets x 50) Ranged (1d4+Str, x2)
Breastplate (+6 Armor, -1 Dex, -1 Size)
Abilities Str 18, Dex 8, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 7
Condition Enlarge Person: +2 Str/-2 Dex/-1 Atk/-1 AC
Fatigued, 0 rds remaining: -2 Str/Dex, no run
Touch the Spirit World: 1 rds remaining
Bleeding

[MuffinMan]

Her wounds beginning to catch up with her, Aurora continues maneuvering down the hallway with Elian's unconscious form in tow. Tears stream down her cheeks as she silently recites prayers to Pharasma, her patron, and any other powers that might be listening.

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Double-move (at half speed) towards the rope, getting to AP/25.

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Aurora
F NG Human Unlettered Arcanist 3, Level 3, Init 8, HP 9/20, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 12, Flat-footed 14, CMD 11, Fort 3, Ref 3, Will 3, CMB -1, Base Attack Bonus 1
dagger -1 (1d4 - 2, 19-20/x2)
mage armor (+4 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 10, Cha 11
Condition bleeding 1d6/round

[DarkOne-Rob]

Spoiler: Round 8, Kristoph's Status

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Kristoph Harrisson
Male Lawful Good Half-Elf Paladin 2/Oracle 1, Level 3, Init 3, HP 25/31, Speed 30 ft. Base
AC 26, Touch 17, Flat-footed 25, CMD 17, Fort 9, Ref 5, Will 9, CMB +4, Base Attack Bonus 2
Longsword +9 (1d8+5, 19-20/x2) (+1 Damage vs. Undead)
Breastplate +1, Heavy Steel Shield, Smite Evil (+7 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 Dex, +1 Natural, +1 Misc, +4 Charisma)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 7, Cha 18
Condition Lay on Hands 3/5 Used
Smite Evil (1/1 Used)
Magic Weapon

"You are a cowardly bully!" exclaims Kristoph, nearly surprised at the wraith's lack of honor. "They were right to put you to death!" he says as he continues to try and protect the others as he attacks the hated undead.

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Longsword: (1d20+9)[13] attack, (1d20+9)[21] (19-20/x2), (1d8+6)[8] magic slashing damage (not halved or modified yet), (1d8+6)[12] critical strike damage

5-ft step to interpose between the Lopper and anyone already hurt (if possible).

[CleverDragon]

As Aurora, Gundwolf and Leone continue to bleed, their blood all drifts from their body and turns to smoke, causing the Lopper's incorporeal form to strengthen. The wraith grins insolently at Kristoph at his taunts, which don't seem to faze him whatsoever. The murderer drifts from side to side as the two warriors try to bring him low and they both miss. Leone bites her lower lip and seems to come to a decision then dashes towards the hallway where Aurora and the unconscious Elian make their escape. The Lopper grins and slashes at her, opening another wound with his spectral axe. Grunting with the effort, she ducks under Gundwolf and stops opposite of him and then yells at the apparition, "You will heal no more, abomination! Your time here ends. Now!" She whispers a plea to her goddess and another healing ripple of energy flows from her, washing over everyone. And more importantly, it stops the three trails of blood leaking from her allies.

The Lopper wails in anger and takes a furious slice at Kristoph, penetrating his divine protection and opening a fresh wound on the paladin. "I will NOT rest! And YOU will be the one sentenced 'ere. YOU will serve me after yer 'ead lops off!! You and all yer friends! Hahahahaa!!" After slicing at Kristoph, the wraith dances away once again, evading both Gundwolf's and Kristoph's retaliatory strikes. He drifts through the wall and then re-emerges in front of Leone. "Now then...let's deal with you next, eh?" His voice drips with menace.

Spoiler: Combat

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Kristoph and Gundwolf miss their attacks. They also miss their AoOs (I rolled for Kristoph in OOC).

Leone heals everyone for 5 points, but is hit for 3 points of damage beforehand. Gundwolf, Leone and Aurora are no longer bleeding.

Lopper hits Kristoph, who takes 1 point of damage. At the start of the next round, he will take another (1d6)[3] bleeding damage, which will heal the Lopper.

Total damage taken by the Lopper: 42 thus far - 3 healed = 39 total damage now.

Gundwolf has one more round of touch the spirit world.
Kristoph has 8 more rounds of magic weapon.

Finish him! All PCs may go.

[MuffinMan]

Looking back, Aurora almost drops Elian in the fright of seeing the Lopper materialize out of the wall in the corridor behind her. Still she presses on, now splashing into the knee-deep water around the base of the rope to the surface. She isn't confident she can lift herself up that long ascent, much less the unconscious Elian, but first things first...

Spoiler: Actions

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Double-move (at half speed) to AT/22, or whichever square contains the base of the rope from the upper level.

Also, sanity check me: I'm remembering that this water is ~knee deep. So we can move through it without encumbrance, but it would be a bad idea to drop the unconscious Elian in it. Have I got that right?

Spoiler: Status

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Aurora
F NG Human Unlettered Arcanist 3, Level 3, Init 8, HP 14/20, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 12, Flat-footed 14, CMD 11, Fort 3, Ref 3, Will 3, CMB -1, Base Attack Bonus 1
dagger -1 (1d4 - 2, 19-20/x2)
mage armor (+4 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 7, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 10, Cha 11
Condition bleeding 1d6/round

[JWallyR]

Gundwolf fixes the apparition with a glare of hatred. With a sharp intake of breath, the half-orc bursts into a frenzied rush, heavy flail smashing against the stone floor as he charges at the fiend! With a roar of hatred, he sweeps the flail in an overhead smash at the ghostly murderer!

Spoiler: Actions

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Free action: Enter Rage once more, now that fatigue has expired.
Full Round: Charge the Lopper if range allows. Otherwise, move into range (10ft) and standard attack.

Attack: (1d20+8)[15] (+2 if Gundwolf has space to charge)
CC: (1d20+8)[24] for x2 on 27+
Damage: [roll]2d8+15[roll] [roll]2d8+15[/roll] 26, rolled in OOC
Crit damage: [roll]2d8+15[roll] 25, rolled in OOC

AoO, if applicable:
Attack: (1d20+8)[28]
CC: (1d20+8)[18] for x2 on 27+
Damage: [roll]2d8+15[roll] 24, rolled in OOC
Crit damage: [roll]2d8+15[roll] 26, rolled in OOC

Spoiler: Stats

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Gundwolf
M Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Barbarian (Superstitious) 3, Level 3, Init 2, HP 36/42, DR 0, Speed 30
AC 14, Touch 8, Flat-footed 13, CMD 20, Fort 10, Ref 3, Will 5, CMB +11, Base Attack Bonus 3
Trip, Disarm Heavy Flail Melee (1d10+Str*1.5, 19-20, x2)
Dagger Melee (1d4+Str, 19-20, x2)
Sling (Bullets x 50) Ranged (1d4+Str, x2)
Breastplate (+6 Armor, +1 Dex, -1 Size, -2 Misc)
Abilities Str 24, Dex 10, Con 22, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 7
Condition Enlarge Person: +2 Str/-2 Dex/-1 Atk/-1 AC
Enraged: +4 Str/+6 Con/ +2 Will Saves/-2 AC
Touch the Spirit World: 0 rds remaining

[CleverDragon]

Leone beckons to Kristoph to join her and then she holds her pendant outwards towards the apparition, causing it to recoil a bit from the divine power of the Lady of the Graves. In that moment of weakness, Kristoph stabs forward with his enchanted blade. It slides through the Lopper's chest, the blade biting into the incorporeal form as though it were solid, and the murderer's eyes grow wide in perhaps the first vestige of fear.

He pulls away from the blade and turns towards the wall. Both Kristoph and Leone duck as Gundwolf lets out a feral yell as the wraith attempts to make his escape. Thanks to Leone's blessing, the head of the flail slams down into the Loppers head, which disappears into a dark ghostly mist. The halls echo with a loud resounding "NOOOOOOO!!!!" as the rest of him begins to drift back towards the Oubliette.

Then, his headless spirit stops and they hear another voice, this time female, echo throughout the chamber, "You will haunt this place no more!" The Lopper's spirit slowly starts to fade and then disappears with a final wisp of black smoke drifting up through the ceiling.

Leone looks around for the source of the voice and then looks at Kristoph, "Who....who was that?!" The looming dread caused by the wraith's presence suddenly lifts, and Socrates flies over to Aurora, landing on her shoulder and nuzzling her cheek with his head. Through the empathic link, she can feel his joy and apology all at once.

Spoiler: OOC

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End of combat! Kristoph critted (rolled in OOC) and Gundwolf hit on the AoO! The Lopper is no more!

However, Kristoph is still bleeding, so he'll need to attend to that, unless you'd prefer Leone does it. He takes another (1d6)[3] points of damage before he either uses his lay on hands ability or Leone applies a CLW to him.

Speaking of that, Leone has one CLW spell left, and one channel left. What do you do now?

[DarkOne-Rob]

With a grim look on his face Kristoph watches and listens to the departing spirit of the foul murderer. "Vesoriana - the late warden's wife. Her spirit has been fighting off the foul undead spirits of the prisoners for these many years. We have been aided by her before...I must let someone else explain more to you, however. We need to get up out of here for now..."

As he speaks he almost casually touches his arm, healing the bleeding wound there. "Bring Elian to me - I will heal him and take his wounds upon myself," he says to Aurora. Sheathing his weapon he meets her at the water's edge and kneels beside the dhampir as he is laid down on the rough floor. "Lady of Graves, thank you for this gift - let me take his wounds as my own," he prays as the other man begins to heal and Kristoph feels the ephemeral ax blade cutting his skin again. Once Elian opens his eyes Kristoph cuts off their connection with a pained sigh and rises, again using his own powers to begin healing the wounds from his person.

"Alright - Gundwolf, you did well back there. Your bravery is worthy of song, my friend. Now, we need you to go up the rope first. Once there I will tie a loop down here and you can help to lift us one by one up and out. I will come out last and guard our retreat."

Spoiler: Mechanics

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Kristoph has 2 uses of Lay on Hands and up to 4 Cure Light Wounds spells available to supplement the party's other healers. To stop the bleeding he will first use a swift action to activate Lay on Hands (before taking a second round of bleed damage). Then he will proceed to heal Elian with Life Link. Kristoph will heal Elian a total of 20 HPs before cutting off the link. Then he will alternate using Life Link and casting Cure Light Wounds to get everyone as healthy as they can so that a fall won't risk death.

All healing is directed at Kristoph - Lay on Hands: (1d6+2)[7] (Kristoph is at 28 HPs and then heals Elian 20 HPs, leaving Kristoph at 8 HPs) and (1d6+2)[8], Cure Light Wounds: (1d8+3)[5], (1d8+3)[9] (Kristoph is at 30 HPs and will begin healing others, as requested), (1d8+3)[8], and (1d8+3)[11]

[MuffinMan]

Aurora's hands are upon the rope and she is just about to begin climbing when the Lopper's cry of defeat halts her. "Oh, thank the heavens - well done, all of you!" she cries. Her own emotions are already at the breaking point so that when Socrates rejoins her she cannot resist breaking out in tears of joy and relief. Sniffling, she carries Elian to the edge of the water and holds him up while Kristoph heals his wounds.

Leone looks around for the source of the voice and then looks at Kristoph, "Who....who was that?!"

"The souls of the most twisted and evil prisoners linger here with a kind of sentience. We've encountered four or five in our research." She begins relating their encounters with the Mosswater Marauder and the other spirits to Leone when she sudddenly stops, a look of concern coming back across her face. "There was something else - that thing that struck Elian, in the dark! I think the Lopper called it the- the boss!! Did anyone see it???" She hurriedly casts a cantrip to scan the hallway behind them for the presence of any new magical auras.

Spoiler: OOC

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Aurora will cast detect magic and keep it pointed down the hallway while we rest (if needed for Gundwolf's exhaustion).

She's at 14/20 HP and so could use a heal if we have an extra, but she's doing OK so she should be one of the lowest-priority targets.

[Farmerbink]

Elian groans, lifting his head weakly as Aurora begins telling Leone of their past experiences. "I did not," he begins, "though I certainly felt it..." He rubs his side, as the pain dissolves into phantom spams, the injury taken by Kristoph. Turning to the Pharasman, he offers a forced smile. "Your gift seems... two-edged. Though I much appreciate the boon you have given me, I dislike the result."

He frowns, watching as Kristoph ministers to himself. His eyes drift to the hallway, following Aurora's gaze towards the odd subterranean foyer. "It occurs to me that we saw nothing else in the Oubilette. I looked inside a few of the cells- only in passing, granted- but I think it may be safe to say that that wing is clear of threats. Perhaps we could inspect it for valuables before departing? I am feeling more than well enough to walk again, thanks to Kristoph."

[JWallyR]

For a heartbeat, Gundwolf grins savagely at the dissipation of the Lopper's ghostly form. Then, the enlarged half-orc once again slumps heavily against the chamber wall. Beads of sweat drip from his brow, tracing paths through the dust and grime of the disused prison, disturbed by the party's exploration.

As the fatigue leaves his body and Aurora's magical enhancement to his form expires, the half-orc rises to his still formidable height to watch and listen as his companions discuss the situation.

"It occurs to me that we saw nothing else in the Oubilette. I looked inside a few of the cells- only in passing, granted- but I think it may be safe to say that that wing is clear of threats. Perhaps we could inspect it for valuables before departing? I am feeling more than well enough to walk again, thanks to Kristoph."

The half-orc lifts one furrowed eyebrow at the slender man's suggestion. "You have not had excitement enough for one day?" he rumbles sardonically. "The horrors in this place seem to care little for baubles; they will be here when we return." The half-orc's challenging (though not quite hostile) expression rests on the dhampir as though daring him to disagree.

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Gundwolf is at 27/33 HP. If sufficient healing is available, he'll let Kristoph soak some of it, but it's not urgent.

[DarkOne-Rob]

"Something shot some magical bolts of energy from down that way," Kristoph says, gesturing in the direction from which the bolts flew. "It may not be able to follow us, but if it can I don't want to be surprised when we are already injured. We can return tomorrow - for now, let's get everyone out of this hole."

Kristoph then gently herds the others towards the rope and turns back to guard them as they make their ways up again. Standing with his sword drawn his eyes pierce the darkness, his strangely hindered yet aided sight seeing everything - but especially undead - as he listens to his allies get up to safety.