Wrath of the Righteous - Sword of Valor IC

[Diachronos]

Arios Heartshield and his companions have succeeded in driving back the demonic assault on the city of Kenabres, and marched north to retake the city of Drezen from the forces of the Worldwound. After a long, arduous journey, their army has reached Drezen, and driven the enemy back to the city's Citadel.

Arios and his comrades have begun to infiltrate the keep to locate the banner known as the Sword of Valor, and to defeat its leaders so that the city can be reclaimed for good.

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios has just healed his allies after a fierce battle with Stevie Vrock, sponsored by Vrock and Roll Records. He leads his team through an open hallway past some rubble, looking to explore the rest of this floor with his trusty map.

[Diachronos]

The passage leads into a long, partially-collapsed hallway. A door lies at the northern end, with two sets of double doors on the west wall and three doors on the east wall.

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios consults the map he found to try and determine which path will lead him to the next floor.

[Diachronos]

There's only one floor to the citadel according to the map. The doors on the east side of the hall lead toward one of the siege weapon platforms, while the western doors lead toward the entry to the dungeons that Jestak had pointed out.

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios pushes open the western door. "Voren, do you know anything about this Staunton person that Jestak was raving about earlier?"

[Diachronos]

"Well, if I had to guess, it'd be Staunton Vhane, the same jackass who betrayed Drezen and helped the demons conquer it."

As the door swings open, there's a sound like hooves scraping on stone, and Arios finds himself staring down two demonic minotaurs in the room.

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios blinks and looks around. "...This isn't the bathroom!" he declares. "Sorry for disturbing you fine gentlemen. I don't suppose you might be willing to negotiate?"

[Diachronos]

The minotaurs growl and charge at him!

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Minotaur 1:
Hit: (1d20+13)[14]/(1d20+13)[19]
Damage: (3d6+9)[18]/(9d6+27)[57]
Minotaur 2:
Hit: (1d20+13)[15]/(1d20+13)[33]
Damage: (3d6+9)[20]/(9d6+27)[61]

[NeoSeraphi]

The minotaurs are caught off guard by Arios's declaration of peace, and their attacks don't even come near him.

Arios grips his blade. "I've got the one on the left. Jestak, cover my back and take the one on the right!"

He attacks the left minotaur.

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Attack: (1d20+15)[32]/(1d20+15)[19]
(1d8+17)[22]/(2d8+34)[47]

(1d20+10)[21]/(1d20+10)[18]
(1d8+17)[20]/(2d8+34)[37]

[Diachronos]

Jestak roars and launches herself at the minotaur on the right.

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Power Attack
Hit 1: (1d20+12)[16]/(1d20+12)[18]
Damage: (2d6+16)[24]/(4d6+32)[52]
Hit 2: (1d20+7)[27]/(1d20+7)[23]
Damage: (2d6+16)[23]/(4d6+32)[52]

The minotaurs retaliate!

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Minotaur 1, attacking Arios
Axe 1: (1d20+11)[22]/(1d20+11)[31]
Damage: (3d6+9)[18]/(9d6+27)[57]
Axe 2: (1d20+6)[18]/(1d20+6)[12]
Damage: (3d6+9)[21]/(9d6+27)[54]
Bite: (1d20+6)[8]/(1d20+6)[12]
Damage: (1d8+3)[11]/(2d8+6)[14]
Gore: (1d20+6)[12]/(1d20+6)[24]
Damage: (1d6+3)[4]/(2d6+6)[14]

Minotaur 2, attacking Jestak
Axe 1: (1d20+11)[23]/(1d20+11)[19]
Damage: (3d6+9)[22]/(9d6+27)[54]
Axe 2: (1d20+6)[21]/(1d20+6)[18]
Damage: (3d6+9)[12]/(9d6+27)[57]
Bite: (1d20+6)[9]/(1d20+6)[24]
Damage: (1d8+3)[7]/(2d8+6)[14]
Gore: (1d20+6)[14]/(1d20+6)[14]
Damage: (1d6+3)[7]/(2d6+6)[12]

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios deflects all incoming attacks as Jestak's second blow eviscerates the creature in front of her.

"Nissa, supporting fire!" he calls, before stabbing the monster in the chest.

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(1d20+14)[28]/(1d20+14)[29]
(1d8+17)[23]/(2d8+34)[43]

(1d20+9)[14]/(1d20+9)[20]
(1d8+17)[24]/(2d8+34)[45]

[Diachronos]

Arios finishes off the minotaur in front of him, while Nissa puts an arrow into the chest of the other minotaur, finishing it off.

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios relaxes as the two creatures fall down. "Good. Now, back to what we were discussing. Anything specific you can tell me about Staunton, Voren? Whatever you know may be helpful in the coming negotiations."

He searches the minotaurs for usable equipment.

[Diachronos]

"I don't know much other than what I've heard around Kenabres, and what we saw in that vision the wardstone gave us. Irabeth chased him down but failed to capture him."

The minotaurs have little of value, just a pair of greataxes that are too large for anyone in the party to wield.

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios shakes his head. "Something to worry about another day then. Let's go."

He motions for the group to follow him as he leads them onward past the minotaurs towards the room Jestak had mentioned earlier.

[Diachronos]

Arios opens the room on the door's eastern side, and finds what looks like a small office. An array of maps depicting the Worldwound and its border nations adorn the walls of this large chamber. A dwarf is seated at a table by the north wall, and three babaus appear to be standing guard over him. The demons turn when the door opens.

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios looks surprised to find yet more people on the other side of a door. He glances at Voren in annoyance. "You are the worst scout ever."

Drawing Radiance he looks up at the dwarf. "Look, I'm a paladin of Iomedae and I'm here for the Sword of Valor and Staunton's head. You're not going to survive a brawl with us, and you're outnumbered, so why don't you all just clear out of here and I'll forget I saw you."

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Intimidate: (1d20+12)[25]

[Diachronos]

"Kind of hard to scout when you keep wanting to ask me things..."

The dwarf sighs and stands up. "I'm afraid we won't be going anywhere. Really, it is for the best that the five of you leave Drezen before anything unseemly happens to you."

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios shakes his head. "Well, I warned you."

His sword starts to glow as he leaps forward.

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Smite Evil as a swift on the dwarf

Attack: (1d20+18)[35]/(1d20+18)[21]
(2d8+25)[35]/(3d8+50)[67]

[Diachronos]

The dwarf grunts in pain and steps back. "You're making a mistake, crusader!" He points at Arios and utters a few words.

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Arios needs to make a DC 16 Fortitude save to avoid being blinded.

The demons leap onto Arios!

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Babaus 1 and 2 move to flank Arios with their spears. Babau 3 steps in front of the dwarf and attacks with its bite.
Babau 1:
Hit: (1d20+14)[33]/(1d20+14)[23]
Damage: (1d8+7)[12]/(3d8+21)[38]
Sneak Attack: (2d6)[5]
Babau 2:
Hit: (1d20+14)[32]/(1d20+14)[24]
Damage: (1d8+7)[14]/(3d8+21)[28]
Sneak Attack: (2d6)[7]
Babau 3:
Hit: (1d20+12)[18]/(1d20+12)[18]
Damage: (1d6+5)[8]

"You're the one making the mistake, Joran!" Jestak charges at the demon on Arios' left, while Voren throws his starknife at the one on the right. Nissa fires at the demon in front of him, while Rachel attempts to weaken the dwarf.

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Jestakvs Babau 1: (1d20+14)[21]/[roll]
Damage: (2d6+16)[23]/(4d6+32)[45]

Voren: Swift action to mark the demons on Arios' right and in front of him, then using Startoss Comet to hit them both.
Hit on Babau 2: (1d20+20)[28]/(1d20+20)[27]
Damage: (1d8+15)[20]/(3d8+45)[59]
Hit on Babau 3: (1d20+20)[28]/(1d20+20)[35]
Damage: (1d8+15)[23]/(3d8+45)[55]

Nissa: Mythic Rapid Shot, taking 2 extra attacks and a -2 on attack rolls this round. Starting with Babau 2, then 3 if 2 goes down, then 1 if 3 drops
Hit 1: (1d20+17)[23]/(1d20+17)[21]
Damage: (1d8+8)[9]/(3d8+24)[30]
Hit 2: (1d20+17)[28]/(1d20+17)[23]
Damage: (1d8+8)[11]/(3d8+24)[42]
Hit 3: (1d20+17)[20]/(1d20+17)[21]
Damage: (1d8+8)[9]/(3d8+24)[34]
Hit 4: (1d20+12)[32]/(1d20+12)[21]
Damage: (1d8+8)[13]/(3d8+24)[39]

Rachel: Casting enervation.
Hit: (1d20+8)[27]/(1d20+8)[24]
Damage: (1d4)[2]/(2d4)[8] negative levels

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios wipes the magic away from his eyes and glares at the two demons surrounding him.

"Get out of my way!"

He slices the demon to his left.

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(1d20+18)[30]/(1d20+18)[36]
(1d8+21)[27]/(2d8+42)[55]

(1d20+13)[19]/(1d20+13)[23]
(1d8+21)[26]/(2d8+42)[47]

[Diachronos]

The demon is hurting, but still up; the same can't be said for his ally to Arios' right. The dwarf draws a hammer from his belt as the demons continue attacking Arios and Jestak.

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Babau 1: Dropping its spear and attacking Jestak
Bite: (1d20+12)[17]/(1d20+12)[24]
Damage: (1d6+5)[9]/(2d6+10)[13]
Claw: (1d20+12)[32]/(1d20+12)[19]
Damage: (1d6+5)[8]/(2d6+10)[19]
Claw: (1d20+12)[28]/(1d20+12)[29]
Damage: (1d6+5)[7]/(2d6+10)[17]

Babau 3: Attacking Arios
Bite: (1d20+12)[22]/(1d20+12)[29]
Damage: (1d6+5)[7]/(2d6+10)[14]
Claw: (1d20+12)[22]/(1d20+12)[26]
Damage: (1d6+5)[9]/(2d6+10)[18]
Claw: (1d20+12)[27]/(1d20+12)[17]
Damage: (1d6+5)[10]/(2d6+10)[20]

Arios' companions launch another volley of blows.

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Jestak: Continuing to attack Babau 1
Hit: (1d20+12)[26]/(1d20+12)[28]
Damage: (2d6+16)[22]/(4d6+32)[45]
Hit: (1d20+17)[22]/(1d20+19)[32]
Damage: (2d6+16)[23]/(4d6+32)[41]

Voren: Attacking Babau 3
Hit: (1d20+20)[34]/(1d20+20)[21]
Damage: (1d8+15)[19]/(3d8+45)[64]
Hit: (1d20+15)[24]/(1d20+15)[35]
Damage: (1d8+15)[21]/(3d8+45)[66]

Nissa focuses on the demon in front of Arios. Mythic Rapid Shot, 2 extra attacks at -2
Hit 1: (1d20+17)[29]/(1d20+17)[23]
Damage: (1d8+8)[16]/(3d8+24)[32]
Hit 2: (1d20+17)[28]/(1d20+17)[35]
Damage: (1d8+8)[11]/(3d8+24)[44]
Hit 3: (1d20+17)[27]/(1d20+17)[36]
Damage: (1d8+8)[13]/(3d8+24)[39]
Hit 4: (1d20+12)[16]/(1d20+12)[28]
Damage: (1d8+8)[14]/(3d8+24)[37]

Rachel: Sonic Blast on Joran
Hit: (1d20+8)[20]/(1d20+8)[27]
Damage: (4d6+5)[19]/(8d6+10)[28]
Fortitude save for half and to avoid being deafened, DC 19: [roll]1d20+11

The demons are slain by the assault, and Joran promptly throws down his hammer and shield. "W-wait! I surrender!"

The door to the south flies open, and another dwarf enters, flanked by a pair of demonic minotaurs. Arios and the others immediately identify him as Staunton Vhane, the dwarf they'd seen in their vision when the wardstone fragment was destroyed. "You've always been a cowardly worm, Joran..."

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios turns to Staunton with a glare. "We finally meet. I'm going to enjoy putting you in a cast, scum. You and I are going to fight here, and you will pay for your treachery with your life!"

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[Diachronos]

Staunton laughs. "I could say the same for you, little boy. You've been far too much of a thorn in my side lately, you lot and that half-orc bitch." He draws a sinister-looking glaive. "Let's see just how much the power of the wardstones will help you!"

The minotaurs start to step forward, and another babau appears behind Arios!

[NeoSeraphi]

"Little boy?" Arios repeats, and then chuckles. "Sorry. I forgot you and I haven't been formally introduced."

He reaches up with both hands and removes his helmet, letting it fall to the ground.

"I am...the white void. I am the cold steel. I am the just sword."

He raises Radiance as it starts to glow. "With blade in hand, shall I reap the sins of this world and cleanse it in the fires of destruction! I am Arios. The end has come!"

He charges forward!

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Smite Evil, charging at Staunton

(1d20+22)[33]/(1d20+22)[40]
(1d8+27)[31]/(2d8+54)[64]

[Diachronos]

Arios catches the dwarf off-guard and lands a solid blow on him. Staunton snarls and steps back, casting a warding spell before immediately striking back. "Deskari will consume your soul!"

Spoiler: Attack

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Casting a spell, then Sudden strike
Hit: (1d20+16)[34] or (1d20+16)[17], whichever is higher
Crit confirm: (1d20+16)[30]
Damage: (1d10+22)[29]/(3d10+66)[87]
If he crits, making a ranged touch attack against Nissa as a free action
Hit: (1d20+10)[13]/(1d20+10)[12]
If he hits, Nissa is sickened for two rounds, and blinded for two rounds if the attack is a critical

"Kill the others!" The minotaurs charge at Nissa and Rachel, while the babau goes after Voren.

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Minotaur 1: Charging Nissa
Hit: (1d20+11)[12]/(1d20+11)[13]
Damage: (3d6+15)[21]/(9d6+45)[79]
Minotaur 2: Charging Rachel
Hit: (1d20+11)[30]/(1d20+11)[16]
Damage: (3d6+15)[29]/(9d6+45)[84]
Babau: Charging Voren
Hit: (1d20+14)[24]/(1d20+14)[30]
Damage: (1d8+7)[12]/(3d8+21)[33]

Rachel begins singing and steps away from the minotaur that had attacked her. Jestak charges in to put herself between Rachel and the minotaur, while Nissa invokes Calistria's judgment and steps back to fire on the minotaur in front of her. Voren turns on the babau.

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Rachel: Inspire courage +2
Jestak: Rage!
Hit: (1d20+16)[28]/(1d20+16)[35]
Damage: (2d6+21)[25]/(4d6+42)[59]

Nissa: Activating destruction (+3 damage) and healing (fast healing 3) judgements. Mythic Rapid Shot, 2 extra attacks
Hit 1: (1d20+15)[32]/(1d20+15)[35]
Damage: (1d8+11)[17]/(3d8+33)[44]
Hit 2: (1d20+15)[30]/(1d20+15)[34]
Damage: (1d8+11)[19]/(3d8+33)[50]
Hit 3: (1d20+15)[19]/(1d20+15)[22]
Damage: (1d8+11)[12]/(3d8+33)[51]
Hit 4: (1d20+10)[22]/(1d20+10)[17]
Damage: (1d8+11)[19]/(3d8+33)[45]

Voren: Marking the babau and Staunton. 5' step away then attacking
Hit 1: (1d20+22)[30]/(1d20+22)[40]
Damage: (1d8+16)[21]/(3d8+48)[68]
Hit 2: Hit 1: (1d20+22)[39]/(1d20+22)[39]
Damage: (1d8+16)[20]/(3d8+48)[63]

The minotaur attacking Nissa collapses in a gurgling heap.

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios roars. "Everyone, with me! Kill him!" he yells.

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Spending a point of mythic power as a swift action. Everyone gains the benefit of his Smite against Staunton. +4 to hit, +4 deflection to AC, +8 damage, ignore all damage reduction

(1d20+20)[29]/(1d20+20)[22]
(1d8+27)[31]/(2d8+54)[63]

(1d20+15)[22]/(1d20+15)[35]
(1d8+27)[28]/(2d8+54)[64]

[Diachronos]

Staunton knocks Arios' second blow aside. "If I die here, I'm taking you with me!" He launches himself at Arios in a flurry of attacks.

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Sudden strike
Hit: (1d20+16)[34] or (1d20+16)[18], whichever is higher
Crit confirm: (1d20+16)[35]
Damage: (1d10+30)[36]/(3d10+90)[102]
Hit: (1d20+14)[20]/(1d20+14)[16]
Damage: (1d10+30)[33]/(3d10+90)[114]
Hit: Hit: (1d20+9)[11]/(1d20+9)[27]
Damage: (1d10+30)[39]/(3d10+90)[110]
If he crits, making a ranged touch attack against Nissa as a free action
Hit: (1d20+10)[27]/(1d20+10)[12]
If he hits, Nissa is sickened for two rounds, and blinded for two rounds if the attack is a critical

The remaining minotaur continues to tangle with Jestak as the babau attacks Voren, leaving Rachel and Nissa free to support Arios.

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Minotaur 2:
Hit: (1d20+9)[21]/(1d20+9)[12]
Damage: (3d6+15)[29]/(9d6+45)[76]
Babau: Attacking Voren
Hit: (1d20+12)[15]/(1d20+12)[28]
Damage: (1d8+7)[12]/(3d8+21)[39]

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Rachel: intensified snowball, burning an arcane reservoir point to increase the caster level by 2
Hit: (1d20+12)[19]/(1d20+12)[21]
Damage: (10d6)[40]/(20d6)[74]

Jestak: Rage!
Hit: (1d20+16)[19]/(1d20+16)[22]
Damage: (2d6+21)[30]/(4d6+42)[55]
Hit: (1d20+11)[31]/(1d20+11)[18]
Damage: (2d6+21)[23]/(4d6+42)[53]

Nissa: Swift action to change healing judgment into justice judgment (+2 attack). Mythic Rapid Shot, 2 extra attacks
Hit 1: (1d20+21)[30]/(1d20+21)[22]
Damage: (1d8+15)[20]/(3d8+45)[63]
Hit 2: (1d20+21)[23]/(1d20+21)[28]
Damage: (1d8+15)[23]/(3d8+45)[57]
Hit 3: (1d20+21)[34]/(1d20+21)[22]
Damage: (1d8+15)[20]/(3d8+45)[59]
Hit 4: (1d20+16)[20]/(1d20+16)[17]
Damage: (1d8+15)[19]/(3d8+45)[59]

Voren: 5' step away then attacking the babau
Hit 1: (1d20+22)[39]/(1d20+22)[37]
Damage: (1d8+16)[20]/(3d8+48)[58]
Hit 2: Hit 1: (1d20+22)[40]/(1d20+22)[35]
Damage: (1d8+16)[20]/(3d8+48)[61]

Jestak cleaves the minotaur in two. Staunton weathers Rachel's spell and knocks aside Nissa's second shot, but the third arrow buries itself into his throat and he collapses to the ground. Voren sends the babau back to the Abyss with a couple of sharp jabs to its chest.

[NeoSeraphi]

Arios leaps onto the minotaur.

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(1d20+14)[32]/(1d20+14)[17]
(2d8+17)[30]/(3d8+34)[42]