The Rod of the Seven Parts - IC

[Cogito]

(So there was someone who read my last post before the edits. I made a mistake and the creatures are now fiendish leopards, as apes couldn't even squeeze through the tunnel according to the rules.)

[BurntOfferings]

Lyle

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Init: (1d20+5)[16]
Current HP: 88
AC: 26, touch 16, flatfooted 26
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +13, Will +6
Spell effects: none

With quick and fluid motions, Lyle loads and fires his crossbow twice into the nearest fiendish feline.

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Firing regular arrows from his magic crossbow.
Attack #1: (1d20+16)[20]
Damage #1: (1d8+5)[12]
Attack #2: (1d20+11)[21]
Damage #2: (1d8+5)[12]

[The_Snark]

Angel
Init: (1d20+1)[10] | HP: 133/133 | 29 | Fort: +14 Ref +6 Will +10 | Barkskin (100 minutes) | Immunities: Critical hits, mind-affecting, nonlethal damage

Angel draws her stave, stepping in to block the leopard from advancing any further, and delivers a crushing blow to the ribs of the one on her right. Part of her realizes that putting herself between two of them might not be the best thing she can do, but she shrugs that off—if she was damaged, she could be repaired, simple as that.

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Angel steps 5 feet to the left, draws her weapon, and attacks the one behind her, using Power Attack for -5/+10. (1d20+14)[34], damage (1d6+21)[22]. Flanking bonus has been included, but if the mercenary is unconscious, just remove it.

[Wiz]

Alain Cannith

The wizard casts greater mirror image, and his player goes to Monterey for four days (bad time for a combat, but I have a conference to go to).

Initiative: (1d20)[19]

[Cogito]

((The wounded mercenaries are not represented on the map, in fact hey are with the mercenaries who are standing (kneeling) to the left of you all.))

Everything happens very quickly. Around Alain several copies of himself are suddenly popping into existence; almost simultaneously Lyle fires two precise shots that kill one leopard. Shortly after the bolts have hit their target, the crack of a breaking neck can be heard from where Angel is standing and killing another leopard with one precise strike of her stave. The last of the attackers is then slain bay Vandalin with a bite into the cat's throat.
But the party has no time to rest as an incantation can be heard from the other side of the tunnel. There is no way to hear it clearly enough to understand all of it, but Alain and Otho are almost certain that it is a summoning spell. The mercenaries just look at the party and position themselves to guard the tunnel, while Dorian is still invisible.

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[Maurkov]

Otho

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Init: 8 Move: 30' (longstrider) HP: 108/108 AC: 24 Fort:12 Ref:7 Will:15 Effects: Longstrider,
Vandalin: HP 68/68 AC 24 Fort +10 Ref +9 Will +7 Effects: GMF (+2)

Otho tilts his head to the side and nods in time to the chant. "Another wave incoming!" quieter, "but I'd rather fight them here than there. Angel, block the opening for a minute while we get into position."

Otho swings up into the saddle and guides Vandalin over to where Otho can try to look through the tunnel.

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Move us to (15,17) while looking through. Reactive spot: (1d20+24)[35] Otho has lowlight vision.

[The_Snark]

Angel
Init: 10 | HP: 133/133 | 29 | Fort: +14 Ref +6 Will +10 | Barkskin (100 minutes) | Immunities: Critical hits, mind-affecting, nonlethal damage

Angel nods, and takes a step forwards into the tunnel to neatly seal off the opening, readying the stave to smash down on whatever comes through the tunnel next.

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Move to 15, 16, and ready an action to attack anything hostile coming in through the tunnel. Power attack for -5/+10, again. (1d20+12)[26], damage (1d6+21)[25]

[BurntOfferings]

Lyle

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Init: 16
Current HP: 88
AC: 26, touch 16, flatfooted 26
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +13, Will +6
Spell effects: none

Lyle positions himself and waits, ready to shoot the first thing he sees.

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Moving to 16, 16, loading his crossbow (a free action), and readying an action to shoot the first hostile target to show itself. Angel will probably provide the target some soft cover, but hopefully Lyle won't accidentally shoot her in the back.

Attack: (1d20+16)[18] (includes +1 for Point Blank Shot)
Damage: (1d8+5)[12] (includes +1 for Point Blank Shot)

[Cogito]

((I'll be waiting for Alain, if you don't mind. Don't want to NPC two characters, at least not during combat.))

EDIT: ((I will start a new round this evening))

[Cogito]

Nothing happens... Then an explosion. Angel, Otho, Vandalin, and the nearest mercenaries have been hit by a fireball. Otho and Vandalin manage to avoid some of the blast, but Angel and the mercenaries are fully hit.
(((10d6)[31] of fire damage, reflex halves. Resolve damage accordingly.))

[Maurkov]

Otho

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Init: 8 Move: 30' (longstrider) HP: 92/108 AC: 24 Fort:12 Ref:7 Will:15 Effects: Longstrider,
Vandalin: HP 68/68 AC 24 Fort +10 Ref +9 Will +7 Effects: GMF (+2)

Otho marvels at Vandalin's ability to escape such insults while extinguishing a few hot cinders in his own hair. Mumbling to himself he says, "See? That's exactly what I was talking about: If I had known that was coming, I could have made someone resistant. But who knows what energy type the next one will be."

Realizing flippancy in unbecoming when lives are on the line, he imbues his voice with the timbre of command, "Patron, fall back with your guard. This one is ours."

Otho calls on his blood heritage to produce lights; four mystical torches appear and dart past Angel to illuminate the space beyond.

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Yay pets with evasion. Could Otho spot the source of that fireball? Otho casts Dancing Lights and sends it ahead. Now can he see what's going on?

reactive spot - (1d20+24)[44]

[Wiz]

Alain Cannith

The wizard nods at Otho's comment, he shouts "Whoever will make the next moves on the door, I have a contingent energy resistance to cast on them."


(ooc: sorry about the delay, having some difficulties at home... sick baby and such)

[The_Snark]

Angel
Init: 10 | HP: 133/133 | 29 | Fort: +14 Ref +6 Will +10 | Barkskin (~100 minutes) | Immunities: Critical hits, mind-affecting, nonlethal damage

Angel moves forwards into the dark, staff held at the ready. "Light?" she asks—unnecessarily, as it turns out, because Otho is already casting a light spell. She halts as the orbs appear, ready to move once they have illuminated a target for her.

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Move forward 15 ft or until she reaches the end of the tunnel, whichever comes first, then holding the rest of her action until Otho's light spell comes into play.

[BurntOfferings]

Lyle

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Init: 16
Current HP: 88
AC: 26, touch 16, flatfooted 26
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +13, Will +6
Spell effects: none

Lyle continues to wait.

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See here.

[Cogito]

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Dorian commands the mercenaries to retreat with him, still invisible, while Angel steps through the tunnel, now illuminated by Otho's lights. Both of them can see a vast hall, its walls eerily reflecting the lights and showing enormous mosaics with what seems to be scenes of giant battles. Everything is silent and no creature can be seen anywhere. Just as everyone begins to relax for a second, Vandalin starts to growl at the nearest pillar.

[Maurkov]

Otho

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Init: 8 Move: 30' (longstrider) HP: 92/108 AC: 24 Fort:12 Ref:7 Will:15 Effects: Longstrider,
Vandalin: HP 68/68 AC 24 Fort +10 Ref +9 Will +7 Effects: GMF (+2)

"Go, go, go," says Otho. He dismounts and ducks as he squeezes through the breach, then calls Vandalin to wriggle after him.

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Ride (rapid dismount) - (1d20+17)[33]. I don't think Otho needs a check to get through a 2x2 opening. Let me know if Vandalin does. Otho moves to (27,20). If he spots the caster he will point him out for the others. If Vandalin can make it that far, he tells the wolf to attack, otherwise it follows him.

Otho reactive spot - (1d20+24)[39]
wolf attack - (1d20+16)[22]
wolf damage - (1d8+12)[17]
wolf trip - (1d20+7)[24]

[The_Snark]

Angel
Init: 10 | HP: 133/133 | 29 | Fort: +14 Ref +6 Will +10 | Barkskin (~100 minutes) | Immunities: Critical hits, mind-affecting, nonlethal damage

Angel keeps her staff raised as Vandalin begins growling, moving forwards a few paces cautiously. "Something invisible?" she asks, still scanning the room in case she missed something the first time. Noises don't come from nowhere. Somebody had been in this room.

[BurntOfferings]

Lyle

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Init: 16
Current HP: 88
AC: 26, touch 16, flatfooted 26
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +13, Will +6
Spell effects: none

After several seconds pass with nothing to shoot at, Lyle takes up position near the new entrance and quickly peeks into the next room.

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Lyle moves to (22, 17) and hides, using the wall as cover.

Hide: (1d20+18)[29]
Spot (reactive): (1d20+13)[33]

Updated map (with Otho's and Angel's moves):

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I had to guess at Vandalin's and Angel's positions, which are based on the assumptions that Vandalin has no trouble squeezing through the 5' hole, Otho doesn't spot anyone, and that "a few paces" works out to about 5 feet. Apologies for any errors. Let me know and I'll fix them.

[CGCL_Andy]

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Init: (1d20+1)[12]
Current HP: 119
AC: 26, touch 12, flatfooted 25
Saves: Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +8 (+2 against spells on all saves)
Effects: Shield is Floating

Following Angel and Otho's lead, Sygbon crawls through the narrow entrance, steps to the side, and looks for possible threats.

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Sygbon double moves to the other room. Assuming he has no trouble getting through the hole he will stand 10 feet to the left of Angel.

Spot: [roll]1d20+1[/spot]

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[Wiz]

Alain Cannith

The wizard steps forward a bit to the front rank, since the warforged is leading the way and casts a spell upon her.

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cast Contingent Energy Resistance

[Cogito]

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From his new position (I just suppose movement is okay this way), Otho can now clearly see the dimly lit figure of a large skeleton, slightly out of proportion and with the thickest bones he has ever seen. It seems as if it is silently casting a spell. As soon as it notices Otho, it casts invisibility upon itself. (I'm assuming Alain does not cast his spell but only moves forward a bit.)

[Maurkov]

Otho

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Init: 8 Move: 30' (longstrider) HP: 92/108 AC: 24 Fort:12 Ref:7 Will:15 Effects: Longstrider,
Vandalin: HP 68/68 AC 24 Fort +10 Ref +9 Will +7 Effects: GMF (+2)

"Too late. I already saw you." Otho selects a wand from his belt and waves it artistically. Once the Angel and Sygbon engage, Otho will send Vandalin in to attack.

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reactive spot - (1d20+24)[25] (in case it moved after casting)
Draw and activate Wand of Fairie Fire.

Wolf Attack - (1d20+16)[18]
Wolf Damage - (1d8+12)[19]
Wolf Trip - (1d20+7)[20]

[CGCL_Andy]

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Init:
Current HP: 119
AC: 26, touch 12, flatfooted 25
Saves: Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +8 (+2 against spells on all saves)
Effects: Shield is floating

Sygbon doesn't see the enemy at first, but reacting to Otho's comment and following the gnome's gaze he realizes that the column is covering his view of the adversary. So he moves around quickly to have a better look.

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Delaying until Otho goes, then moving 20 feet to the left, if Sygbon can see it (with the help of the Fairie Fire) he will activate his boots (free action, will be hasted so gains another 30 feet of movement), move up to the skeleton and slash down hard with his axe (power attack for -8, wielding the axe two handed)

Attack: (1d20+13)[22]
Damage: (1d10+27)[28]

If he can't see it, then he will move up another 20 feet (so a double move) and continue looking.

If you let me know whether he saw it or not, I will edit my post to reflect that in my non-spoilered action description.

-gah, a natural 1 on damage roll!!

[The_Snark]

Angel
Init: 10 | HP: 133/133 | AC 33 | Fort: +14 Ref +6 Will +10 | Barkskin (~100 minutes) | Immunities: Critical hits, mind-affecting, nonlethal damage

As Otho moves off to the side and forwards, Angel instinctively follows, trying to keep abreast of the gnome. If whatever was casting spells in here attacked, she ought to be the one to take the brunt of the blow, not the smaller gnome. Of course, there was Alain, too; hopefully he would stay behind her. Or Sygbon.

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Moving 20 feet to the left and 5 feet up, at which point she takes a total defense action.

[Wiz]

Alain Cannith

Not having seen the target, but hearing Otho and seeing him wave a wand at empty air he casts a spell.

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Cast See Invisibility on self.

[BurntOfferings]

Lyle

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Init: 16
Current HP: 88
AC: 26, touch 16, flatfooted 26
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +13, Will +6
Spell effects: none

Still without a target, Lyle follows the crowd and takes a position behind the pillar. He peeks around to get a look at whatever has everyone else so excited, ready to fire off a bolt.

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Lyle moves to 24, 21 and peeks around the column. If he can see the ghost, he shoots.

Attack: (1d20+16)[18] (includes +1 for Point Blank Shot)
Damage: (1d8+5)[9] (includes +1 for Point Blank Shot)

OR if he can't see the ghost, he hides.

Hide: (1d20)[4]

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28#.....##............##.....#28
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26#..........................#26
25#.....................GG...#25
24#.....................GG...#24
23#.....##............##S....#23
22#.....##............##.....#22
21#....................L.....#21
20#.....................A.O..#20
19#................a.....V...#19
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Assumptions: Sygbon can see the ghost (thanks to Otho's faerie fire) and can gain an extra 20' of movement from haste after using up his standard movement.

[Cogito]

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((Not a ghost. G for Giant. I suppose Vandalin is sent in although Angel didn't exactly engage the skeleton))

While everybody is moving in on the giant skeleton Otho manages to bathe the invisible foe in Faerie Fire after he has started to retreat. Together, Sygbon and Vandalin charge forward to engage the mage, but while all attacks easily penetrate the ragged bits of robe the undead is still wearing, his bones take no visible damage. ((No hit, in other words))
The giant mage then casts another spell, leaving no opening for a successful attack, and an ark of lightning hits first Sygbon, then Vandalin.
(((12d6)[38] electricity damage for Sygbon, half for Vandalin (rounded down), reflex halves.))

[CGCL_Andy]

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Init: 8
Current HP: 119 -38
AC: 26 + 1(Haste), touch 12, flatfooted 25
Saves: Fort +12, Ref +6 + 1(Haste), Will +8 (+2 against spells on all saves)
Effects: Shield is floating, Haste (8 rounds left)

Sygbon tries to dodge the arc of electric power coming his way. Twisting his body to get out of the way he lands on his feet, grins while taking aim and swings his axe with inhuman speed.

Rolls:

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Reflex Save: (1d20+9)[25] (don't know the DC, please let me know if it was a successful save so I can readjust the Hitpoint total.)

full attack action (2 attacks from high BAB, 1 from haste), power attack (-5 attacks, +10 damage)

Attack 1: (1d20+17)[27]
Damage 1: (1d10+21)[30]
Attack 2: (1d20+17)[19]
Damage 2: (1d10+21)[30]
Attack 3: (1d20+12)[22]
Damage 3: (1d10+21)[28]

[Maurkov]

Otho

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Init: 8 Move: 30' (longstrider) HP: 92/108 AC: 24 Fort:12 Ref:7 Will:15 Effects: Longstrider,
Vandalin: HP 49/68 AC 24 Fort +10 Ref +10 Will +7 Effects: GMF (+2), Reduce Animal

Otho advances and brings the spectral lights along. He casts a spell while watching how Vandalin acquits himself.

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Vandalin Ref Save - (1d20+10)[13]
Otho moves to (27,26). The lights move to above the giant. Cast Magic Fang.
Vandalin attack - (1d20+16)[17]
Vandalin damage - (1d8+12)[15]
Vandalin trip - (1d20+7)[17]
Edit: Bad luck. Vandalin takes 19.

[BurntOfferings]

Lyle

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Init: 16
Current HP: 88
AC: 26, touch 16, flatfooted 26
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +13, Will +6
Spell effects: none

Still without a target, Lyle continues to follow the crowd, moving left to look around the other side of the pillar. Finally laying eyes on the glowing outline of the giant skeleton, he lines up a shot and fires.

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Lyle moves to 22, 22 and shoots.

Attack: (1d20+16)[29] (includes +1 for Point Blank Shot)
Damage: (1d8+5)[7] (includes +1 for Point Blank Shot)

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26#.................GGV...O..#26
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22#.....##...........L##.....#22
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