GM Tyranius Master of the Fallen Fortress (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Whilst the party crowd around the secret door Ev continues to look around at his surroundings with playful curiosity.

Upon hearing Febida's scream his eyes snap forwards.

What's happening... Skeletons? Febida!

Craning to spot what's happening through the rest of the party he makes out enough details to cry out -

Hazuko, didn't Febida keep that healing wand? Can you pull her out the way and resuscitate her?

His mind racing Ev tries to work out how he can help...

not posting an action until see what people think from the discussion thread

"I'll get to that soon, we're busy here!" Hakuzo barks as he steps away from the skeleton. His eyes grow dark, almost pitch black, as he shouts, in a completely different voice, "I own you now, skeleton."

5' step backwards, then casting Daze on the skelly, DC 15. Sorry, Febida, but hopefully this works.

FEBIDA!

Morrin takes a step back and tries to drag the dwarven woman out of reach of the burning creature! After moving her, Morrin gets his potion of cure light wounds ready to use!

Not sure if you want me to CMB at this point, but I'm pretty sure Febida may be willing.

We need to draw that skeletons attention some how, what might work... I know... what if, yes. that's the best i can do! I knew that Master Tromild was being too constrained when he taught us about the planes - I can see that in this situation this is the best option. I was never convinced by his moralising of metaphysics.

Ev starts a complex chant involving rising and falling intonations. He starts to weave a spell.

Casting summon monster - going for a dire pony. More HP and blunt hooves. Can I have it appear in the squares under the blue skeleton please.

Dandy uses his whip to push the skeleton's burning arm away from Kel Na'Yaa

Morrin grabs Febida's legs dragging her to safety in the corner. The dwarf continues to bleed out.

Hakuzo attempts to daze the creatures mind. The skeleton does not seem affected in the least.

Round 1

Skeletons
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Kel Na'Yaa
Dandy
Morrin
Eveladane
Febida (-2/14; bleeding)
Hakuzo

Eveladane begins to weave a long complex spell. It will complete at the beginning of your next turn as it is a 1 round cast time.

The fiery skeleton's flames burn all around it with intense blinding heat.

Kel Na'Yaa and Hakuzo Fiery Aura damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

The skeletons move into the open areas reaching out with long bony fingers.

Blue Skeleton vs Morrin AC 15: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Red skeleton vs Kel Na'Yaa AC 18: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Both skeletons claws scrape across the adventurer's armor.

Round 2

Skeletons
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Kel Na'Yaa (6/12)
Dandy
Morrin
Eveladane
Febida (-2/14; bleeding)
Hakuzo (2/8)

May be taking an attack of opportunity, BUT WHO CARES!

Round 2

Morrin will uncork the potion of Cure Light Wounds and force feed it to Febida!

Get those things away from us!

Drink your juice Febida!: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"And to the ground, bones!", shouts Dandy, lashing at the skeleton's feat.

Trip @ skeleton: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 4 = 4

pretty sure I just failed by more than 10, so skeleton gets a trip attempt against me!

As the magical fluid is poured down her throat, Febida gasps as she is brought back from the dark, coughing most of her potion up. Thank you! I promise I'll learn from this!

"Gods damnit that hurt." The wand from Morrin still in her hand, Febida taps Hakuzo with it, knowing those skeletons are going to burn him to a crisp otherwise!

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Kel assumes a defensive stance, using his blade to deflect attacks instead of make them.
Going total defense. Hope I can live through the aura damage.

Kal Na'Yaa goes defensive against the skeletons as Dandy falls to the ground. You are auto prone if fail by 10 or more

If your attack exceeds the target's CMD, the target is knocked prone. If your attack fails by 10 or more, you are knocked prone instead. If the target has more than two legs, add +2 to the DC of the combat maneuver attack roll for each additional leg it has. Some creatures—such as oozes, creatures without legs, and flying creatures—cannot be tripped.

Morrin pours the liquid on Febida's face as his hands are shaky. He manages to get enough in her mouth to heal a portion of her burns and she becomes conscious once again.

Eveladane summons a magical pony behind the skeletons.

Febida realizes she somehow managed to hold onto the wand as she fell unconscious. She taps Hakuzo with the wand

Round 2

Skeletons
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Kel Na'Yaa (6/12)
Dandy
Morrin
Eveladane
Febida (1/14)
Hakuzo (5/8)

Doesnt Dandy have the option to just drop the whip to avoid being tripped?

Correct

Will Save Blue Skeleton for Hakuzo daze spell: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Everything remains as the skeleton makes the save

Round 2

Skeletons
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Kel Na'Yaa (6/12)
Dandy
Morrin
Eveladane
Febida (1/14)
Hakuzo (5/8)

Ahh, must be confused with 3.5 rules. I'll fall prone; I'm safe where I am :)

"How uncouth!", as the skeleton pulls the lithe man down using the whip.

Ev completes his invocation and a spectral pony appears behind the skeletons. phew, hopefully that'll be some help!

don't know how I can help! Anyone got any suggestions!

shall I roll for the ponys attacks, same I point as me? Also without being too rules lawyery can I have the pony appear in a line under Kel. That seems more in LOS and means they both get flanking... Which'll help it hit!

good rolls for pony! Hurrah! If it does appear under Kel then targetting blue, otherwise red.

@Eve- Yes you can have it appear there hat is fine. You chose once spell completes :) and yes the pony rolls will go on your turn.

@Eve- You still have a standard action for the round also :)

Ev continues to look around, trying to think of a way of contributing. He has no ideas...

no more tricks :-(

Can i change my action, seeing as no one has posted on top of it? assuming yes, then...

the young elven wizard continues to wrack his brains for a way to help his companions. Suddenly he has a spark of inspiration. Here, this will help... don't worry about the metaphysics, I hope you don't mind!

After pulling a scroll from his bandolier he reaches out and casts infernal healing on Kel.

Kel gets fast healing 1 for next 10 rounds and only slightly detects as evil... hope you don't mind, but was the only thing i could come up with!

@Eve: Infernal healing is a 1 round action spell. That means that it'll be a move action to get scroll, this turn's standard to start the action, then next turn's round to finish the spell (which'll leave you with next turn's move action left).

I absolutely do not mind being infernally healed. I'll take whatever help I can get to stay up and keep these guys from attacking you all again. Also, this character isn't exactly Mr. Lawful Good, his backstory is basically that he works for a thieve's guild, and is a bartender at a tavern front for his organization. He will take several levels of ninja later, because I am trying to recreate the Nightingale from Skyrim with him.

A-ha! so that'd be the small print which makes CLW less redundant. thanks for letting me know Dandy. And yes. I'm very committed to trying to keep Kel upright so nasty skeletons don't start hitting me!!

Yup, it's the trade off. CLW is better in combat or short periods of time, but Infernal Healing is better for sheer economy (guaranteed 10 for use).

Bump for Hakuzo.

Yep. Can't wait to get these skeletons taken care of so we can move on. With no more people hitting the floor, preferably.

Hopefully. This is by far the worst encounter as a level 1 besides having to face a shadow at level 1.

Or a wight. :) Or a pair of CR 3 monsters.

Stop giving him ideas!! *hits Dandy with a frying pan*

So... Which scenarios are those encounters in? I need to know which ones to have a +1 Morningstar of disruption for...

I think we're talking about the same adventure, so it's all good :)

yup. super deadly module. Sorry no spoilers Kel Na'Yaa :). WIll give Hakuzo until tomorrow to post an action before GMPC / group decides on an action so that we can push forward.

So always carry around an undead smacker? Got it. ;)

Always keep one on you. Two characters of mine don't have a thump thump for the deadies, but that's because they don't rely on hitting things too hard.

Eve's fiendish pony begins to kick at the skeleton. One of the hooves slams into the blue skeleton breaking some ribs.

Fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Eve begins to cast a long complex spell.

Hakuzo steps back once again and attempts to daze the other skeleton.

DC 15 Will save Red Skeleton: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

The skeleton shudders as stares through the doorway in a blank stare.

The skeleton's Aura's continue to flicker with intense heat.

Red skeleton; Pony and Kel Na'Yaa damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Blue skeleton; Pony, Kel Na'Yaa, Morrin and Febida: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Febida falls unconscious once again from the heat. The blue skeleton claws at Morrin as the red skeleton clears it's head.

Blue skeleton Claw 1 vs Morrin AC 15: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Blue skeleton Claw 2 vs Morrin AC 15: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Both claws miss Morrin but singe the hair from his arms.

Round 3

Skeletons (Blue-3 hp)
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Kel Na'Yaa (2/12)
Dandy
Morrin (10/12}
Eveladane
Febida (-1/14)
Hakuzo (5/8)

Dandy stands up and tries to trip the skeleton again.

Trip @ Blue: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

And Dandy's dice are being dumb

And the unflappable man gets flapped to the ground again.

"Does someone have a spare bludgeoner? These things seem quite grounded!"

Using swift action and 1 panache point to stand up as a swift action

Damnit, this is getting us nowhere!

Morrin backs off from the group and heads behind Dandy. As soon as he gets behind the downed man, Morrin turns around and seems to shoot the empty potion bottle from his hand towards the skeleton in the doorway!

AoO from movement to the square will be incurred.

Attack on Red (PBS)!: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 2 = 17
Damage(Bludgeon): 1d6 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 4 + 1 = 11

Currently at work, could someone move me behind Dandy?

Nice shot! Save meh!!

I think you got rid of one of them. Now for the fireworks...

Febida collapses again, sweat soaking her face and hair.

Stabilize Check. Again.: 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 1 = 4

Bleeding out sucks. Can anyone else heal or use the wand? A standard action and a DC 15 Heal check can revive me too. It'll provoke an AoO, but you get your medic back!

I'll be back with Troll Oil and Smelling Salts in a sec. I'm just hoping that the red one goes off without much trouble, so we can get back in there.

My retraining of this character will have him as an inspired blade. His rapier sheath is a blunt combat scabbard. Skeletons will rue the day they attacked him! (It's the only blunt weapon I feel would fit the fluff of this guy.)

I want to see what fun comes out for Morrin this July, and if he is going to need to change his build. Yay for this being his last level one adventure!

Dandy stands but has a hard time pulling down the large pile of bones.

Morrin lifts the bottle with his mind and slams it into the skeleton. The bottle slams right through the skeleton's chest dropping it to the ground. The skeleton's bones heat to an intense level as they explode in a cacophonous blast.

Fire damage Kel Na'Yaa; Pony: 1d6 ⇒ 4
DC 11 Reflex save for half damage

Febida continues to bleed out.

Round 3

Skeletons (Blue-3 hp)
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Kel Na'Yaa (0/12)
Dandy
Morrin (10/12}
Eveladane
Febida (-2/14)
Hakuzo (5/8)

Ev finishes his conjuration. Infusing Kel with demonic health, bringing the fighter back to his feet.

comepletes infernal healing

hope that helps! Hurrah! Well done Morrin, just get the other one now! Yikes, this is getting a bit too hot...

Amidst the babbling his steps back away from the line of fire .

Meanwhile the trusty pony trots forward and continues to bash at the skeleton.

hoof 1 : 1d20 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 2 - 3 = 13
hoof 2 : 1d20 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 2 - 3 = 10
hoof 1 dam : 1d3 ⇒ 1

hoof 2 dam : 1d3 ⇒ 3

yes, thinking I need to think more about how to set up for these encounters too. Morrin definitely stick on the offensive!

looks like the horse won't be any help this round :-(

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

It wasn't a bad idea; the horse is more durable, and I agree it should have the template as you noted before. Just the lousy offense on the thing since it has secondary attacks. For offense, the eagle is usually a better choice due to the sheer number of attacks; combined with Augment Summon and it's actually a fair flanking attacker. Fragile, but 3 attacks and high speed.

Kel maintains his full defense, and shouts
I can't take another explosion like that! We need to get the injured ones out of the blast radius. Especially Febida!

It wasn't a bad idea; the horse is more durable, and I agree it should have the template as you noted before. Just the lousy offense on the thing since it has secondary attacks. For offense, the eagle is usually a better choice due to the sheer number of attacks; combined with Augment Summon and it's actually a fair flanking attacker. Fragile, but 3 attacks and high speed.

It does have the fiendish template. Which has saved it from all of the fire damage.

Eve completes the spell as Kel Na'Yaa's wounds very slowly begin to heal. The Fiendish pony bucks wildly about the chamber but overall misses the skeleton.

Kel Na'Yaa braces himself for the oncoming onslaught as hakuzo steps further from the fray.

The skeleton's fire continues to burn. as Kel Na'Yaa drops to the ground, though he seems to remain stable.

Fire Aura damage; Pony, Kel Na'Yaa, Febida, Eveladane: 1d6 ⇒ 6

The skeleton moves forward clawing at Dandy.

Claw 1 vs Dandy AC 12: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Claw 1 vs Dandy AC 12: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

One claw scrapes across Dandy's face causing his skin to melt.

Round 4

Skeletons (Blue-3 hp)
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Kel Na'Yaa (-5/12; Fast heal 9/10 left)
Dandy (2/11)
Morrin (10/12}
Eveladane (1/7)
Febida (-8/14)
Hakuzo (5/8)

Stabilize: 1d20 + 2 - 8 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 8 = -3 (-9 HP)

Ow ow ow.....