Winter is Coming - The PBP

Rev

Gilliam

"Games of cat and mouse are a childs game" Genryu finds a suitable rock and sits, bidding his time."

Total Defense. Currently sitting at 87hp (bloodied)

Solid and patient as the rocks of his homeland, Genryu waits.

MAP

Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral
Risenguard
(Ghost 1) - in Theren's slot
(Ghost 2) - in Gilliam's slot
Father Theren - dominated (se)
Sir Drzak - bloodied; marked by Genryu; +2 to attack Lam
Gilliam - dominated (se)
Lam - marked by Sir Drzak; slowed by zone.
Genryu - bloodied; +2 to defenses to end next turn (total defense)

Lavender sends four bolts of force slamming into Sir Drzak.

MM vs SD Ref (1d20+23=42, 4d4+12=23)

Lavender's missiles pummel the visibly weakened death knight.

MAP

Immeral
Risenguard
(Ghost 1) - in Theren's slot
(Ghost 2) - in Gilliam's slot
Father Theren - dominated (se)
Sir Drzak - bloodied; marked by Genryu; +2 to attack Lam
Gilliam - dominated (se)
Lam - marked by Sir Drzak; slowed by zone.
Genryu - bloodied; +2 to defenses to end next turn (total defense)
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter

Move to end in Q 18 and will use my second wind back to 36 hp... and on the next attack made against him Immeral will use his shield utility (regain from ring of wizardry) ( +4 to AC and reflex)

Thats last attack against the wizard took more out of him then though and Immeral retreats back a bit to take refuge behind the rock as he tries to draw up a second wind. He also readies in his mind the words for his shield spell

Sidling painfully around the zone, Immeral takes refuge for a moment from the attacks he is sure are coming. With a gesture, Sir Drzak indicates Lavender as the target and more arrows fly through the air. Only one of them hits ...
Risenguard v Lavender (1d20+26=33, 1d20+26=46, 1d20+26=28, 1d20+26=30, 1d20+26=30). But the one that hits is a crit, 15hp damage to Lavender

The ghosts rest content in their unwilling hosts and plot their next moves ...

MAP

Father Theren - dominated (se)

Theren deals Genryu a savage blow, knocking him into the zone.

1d20+24=44, 31 damage, still dominated

Hrmph. Anyone got anything up their sleeves to help Theren make that save? One more hit like that and you're going to be down a warden.

Unable to stop himself, the force of Theren's blow shoves Genryu back into the immobilising zone.

Recharge Unholy Flames (5,6) (1d6=2). No recharge for Sir D.
A soft smile playing around his gaunt, dead face, Sir Drzak advances cat-like on Lam and almost gently drives his soulsword into the paladin.
He's taking a -2 for not attacking Genryu, but he gets a +2 from Gilliam.

Soulsword v Lam (1d20+30=37, 2d12+18+10=41). 41hp damage to Lam.

MAP

Gilliam - dominated (se)

"Crawling Vines", spectral vines leap out binding Drzak and pull him closer.

Warden Grasp (immediare reaction), slide Drzak to G17. He's slowed and can now shift until the end of his next turn.

Overlooking Genryu proves to be an error as the death knight is pulled into the immobilising zone.

MAP

Gilliam - dominated (se)

Oh, guess what? Lance of Faith on Genryu, d20+23, 25, seriously, IC really bites, but at least it is a miss on Genryu. save=19!!! Finally. Now use action point to turn undead.close burst 8, which effects well, everyone left, except maybe g1 inside father theren. d20+27 vs. will, on g2, r8, sd, r9, r1, r2, r3, (43, 41, 29, 31, 34, 36, 46) sd got lucky r8 was closer. damage is 5d10+12, 46 radiant damage to everyone it hit. AND they are pushed 3+4= 7 squares away from me.

"Get OUT OF ME!!!" Gilliam cries with a mighty shout. "Stop making me hurt my friends!!" He shouts as his Lance of Faith goes wide. His eyes clear for a second, and he looks up to the sky. "PELOR!! DESTROY THESE FOUL ABOMINATIONS!!!!!" And his eyes glow bright with holy radiance and light pours from every pore of his being. The entire area is bathed in brilliant radiance.

"You back to your senses" Genryu looks at Gilliam

Gilliam frees himself from the ghostly domination and in one simple move obliterates the battlefield. Divine light from Pelor, channeled through his worthy servant sweeps vengefully over the undead.

The Risenguard implode and Sir Drzak crumbles into a pile of dust. Raging, the expelled ghost is hurled away from the cleric. Only the ghost using Theren as it's armour survives the onslaught.

OK. That was thorough. Your main foe is now Theren. Gilliam you do half damage even on a miss, so Sir D took 23hp damage which with his radiant vulnerability finished him off. G2 is also immobilised until the end of your next turn.

MAP

Lam - slowed by zone.
Genryu - bloodied; +2 to defenses to end next turn (total defense); immobilised (se)
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - +4AC/Ref v next attack; +2 to defenses to end next turn (second wind)
(Ghost 1) - in Theren's slot
Ghost 2 - immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn
Father Theren - dominated (se)
Gilliam

Lam moves away from the battle and calls upon Avandra to aid his friend in time of need.

Move to E16 and invoke my Divine Mettle Prayer which will give theren a save throw with a +8

Lam concentrates hard on freeing Theren from the ghost, willing his old friend to expel the horror compelling his actions.

Theren gets an immediate save at +8

MAP

Genryu - bloodied; +2 to defenses to end next turn (total defense); immobilised (se)
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - +4AC/Ref v next attack; +2 to defenses to end next turn (second wind)
(Ghost 1) - in Theren's slot
Ghost 2 - immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn
Father Theren - may still be dominated (se)
Gilliam
Lam

Save vs. Immobilized 1d20+1=18

"Hmph"

Lifting his maul high he prepares to see what actions his friend takes.

Rev[spoiler]
Ready an action. If he take any hostile action against myself or the party, I use Storm of Blades.[spoiler]

FINALLY!

FINALLY!

Glory be!

With an explosive hiss, the ghost is forcibly ejected from Father Theren and gloats, taunting, beside its former victim.

Genryu, if you want to use the readied attack on the ghost, I'm fine with that.

MAP

Genryu - bloodied; +2 to defenses to end next turn (total defense); immobilised (se)
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - +4AC/Ref v next attack; +2 to defenses to end next turn (second wind)
(Ghost 1) - in Theren's slot
Ghost 2 - immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn
Father Theren
Gilliam
Lam

Nope that's fine. If anything he'll shift out one square out of the zone.

Genryu - you need to make a save v immobilisation and tell me where you want to move to.

MAP

Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - +4AC/Ref v next attack; +2 to defenses to end next turn (second wind)
Ghost 1 - immobilised (se)
Ghost 2 - immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn
Father Theren; immobilised (due to zone - se)
Gilliam
Lam
Genryu - bloodied; possibly immobilised (se)

Genryu - you need to make a save v immobilisation and tell me where you want to move to.

Save vs. Immobilized 1d20+1=18

I made it earlier, do I need to make another

Rev DM wrote:

Genryu - you need to make a save v immobilisation and tell me where you want to move to.

Genryu Yeegar wrote:

Save vs. Immobilized 1d20+1=18

I made it earlier, do I need to make another

No. You're good.

MAP

Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - +4AC/Ref v next attack; +2 to defenses to end next turn (second wind)
Ghost 1 - immobilised (se)
Ghost 2 - immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn
Father Theren; immobilised (due to zone - se)
Gilliam
Lam
Genryu - bloodied

Now that the ghosts are vulnerable once more, Lavender sends a punishing series of force bolts at the nearest (G1).

MM vs G1 Ref (1d20+23=37, 4d4+12+1d10=30) Not halved

The ghost flinches back as Lavender's force globe pummel into it relentlessly.

MAP

Immeral - +4AC/Ref v next attack; +2 to defenses to end next turn (second wind)
Ghost 1 - immobilised (se)
Ghost 2 - immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn
Father Theren; immobilised (due to zone - se)
Gilliam
Lam
Genryu - bloodied
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter

Immeral eases around the edge of the immobilising zone and tries to follow up Lavender's good work with an attack of his own. The missiles fall hissing onto the ground below.
Magic Missile at G1 (1d20+26=31, 4d4+8=15)

Please note that Lavender's last attack bloodied the ghost.

Recharge Burst of Terror (5,6) (1d6=2, 1d6=2). No recharge.
Ghostly possession (5,6) (1d6=1, 1d6=6). Ghost 2 recharges ghostly possession power.

G1 extends a spectral hand towards Theren, but the avenger is wary and ducks easily aside.
Spirit Touch (ref) v Theren (1d20+24=27, 2d8+9=16)

G2 swirls ineffectually, and sends another zone of immobilising shadows to hold Lam in place.

Save v immobilisation G1 and G2 (1d20=4, 1d20=20). G1 remains immobilised, G2 saved (and I've wasted a 20 as he didn't even need to roll. Sigh.

MAP

Father Theren; immobilised (due to zone - se)
Gilliam
Lam - immobilised (zone - se)
Genryu - bloodied
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral
Ghost 1 - immobilised; bloodied (or, more likely, ectoplasmed)(se)
Ghost 2 - immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn

"The guilty have been punished. However, a criminal still remains on this battlefield. In the name of Erathis, you have been found guilty. Now accept your punishment!" Theren slashes through the ghost's form.

Using Refocus Enmity on Ghost 1, then using Overwhelming Strike: 1d20+24=44, 31 damage, still Immobilized.

Theren's wrath refocuses on the recent occupant of his body and his blow causes the insubtantial creature to flinch, hissing with outrage.

MAP

Gilliam
Lam - immobilised (zone - se)
Genryu - bloodied
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral
Ghost 1 - immobilised; bloodied (or, more likely, ectoplasmed)(se); Theren's target
Ghost 2 - immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn
Father Theren; immobilised (se)

"I see no need to hold back since we are almost done with these enemies. MANTLE OF GLORY!!" Gilliam starts to chant as he holds aloft his holy symbol.

mantle of glory, close burst5, all allies within 5 (everyone but Lam and Lav) get to take a healing surge+ 7 hp. enemies (basically G1 since I chased G2 too far away) d20+27, critical hit!, damage is 32hp radiant damage to G1

With a single powerful gesture, Gilliam immolates G1. In the distance, G2 gibbers and twitches, possibly fearing its own imminent fate.

MAP

Lam - immobilised (zone - se)
Genryu - surge +7 from Gilliam
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - surge +7 from Gilliam
Ghost 2 - immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn
Father Theren; immobilised (se); surge +7 from Gilliam
Gilliam

"Avandra, cleanse my spirit of this ill so I may go forth and smite those who would rob me of my freedom."

Minor Cleansing Spirit Save(1d20+2=16)

Move to I14, from I14 I will charge to K10

Charge Basic Attack (1d20+30=41)

Charge Damage (2d12+13=27)

Burn my action point and attack with Corona of Blinding Radiance

CoBR (1d20+29=33)

I'll assume that misses in which case the target will take half damage and be blinded until the end of my next turn.

CoBR Damage (3d12+13=21) 10 Damage

<snip>

I'll assume that misses in which case the target will take half damage and be blinded until the end of my next turn.

You'd assume wrong. It hits. Half damage due to the ghost being insubstantial, but a hit nonetheless.

Finally freed from the constricting spirts, Lam thunders across the ice shelf, venting his rage on the insubstantial, immobilised and by now, highly concerned, ghost.

MAP

Genryu - surge +7 from Gilliam
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - surge +7 from Gilliam
Ghost 2 - immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn; blinded to end Lam's next turn
Father Theren; immobilised (se); surge +7 from Gilliam
Gilliam
Lam

Cool! the CoBR deals radiant damage and the ghost is also blinded (SE)

Posting on behalf of Genryu. This seems like the kind of thing he would do.

The old goliath sighs gently, vanishes from sight and reappears in a few steps away from the remaining ghost. Maul held high, he plunges towards the ghost and not even insubstantiality can save the whispering monster from taking bloodying damage.

Used Earthstride to teleport, then charged using Howling Strike.

Howling Strike v G2 (1d20+29=47, 4d6+3d6+41=68)

MAP

Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - surge +7 from Gilliam
Ghost 2 - bloodied (such a wrong term for a ghost); immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn; blinded to end Lam's next turn
Father Theren; immobilised (se); surge +7 from Gilliam
Gilliam
Lam
Genryu - surge +7 from Gilliam

Oh I didn't notice it was my turn. Thought it was still Lam

Lavender sends another volley of force missiles at the ghost.

MM (1d20+23=27, 4d4+12+1d10=25)

Sorry Genryu :( - at least it was a mighty blow and you did bloody the thing.

Lavender's missiles sizzle as they hit the snow, but do nothing to the blinded ghost.

MAP

Immeral - surge +7 from Gilliam
Ghost 2 - bloodied (such a wrong term for a ghost); immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn; blinded to end Lam's next turn
Father Theren; immobilised (se); surge +7 from Gilliam
Gilliam
Lam
Genryu - surge +7 from Gilliam
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter

Anyone seen Immeral/Nasserath lately?

Immeral does his best to keep the ghost down, but his missiles, like Lavender's, hit only the ground.
MM (Ref) v Ghost 2 (1d20+26=31, 4d4+8=19)

Ghost 2: recharges on Ghostly Possession and Burst of Terror (5,6) (1d6=4, 1d6=3). No recharge on either.

Held and blinded, the ghost lashes out with a spectral claw at the warden.

Spirit Touch (Ref) v Genryu (1d20+24=33, 2d8+9=16). 16hp necrotic damage to Genryu.

MAP

Father Theren; immobilised (se); surge +7 from Gilliam
Gilliam
Lam
Genryu - surge +7 from Gilliam
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - surge +7 from Gilliam
Ghost 2 - bloodied (such a wrong term for a ghost); immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn; blinded to end Lam's next turn

Theren sheathes his swword and raises his holy symbol at the ghost as the feeling begins to return to his legs.

Sheathing my sword, drawing my holy symbol and no longer immobilized.

The ghost is not capable of going pale, but there is a faint quiver in the insubstantial form as movement returns to Theren's limbs.

MAP

Gilliam
Lam
Genryu - surge +7 from Gilliam
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - surge +7 from Gilliam
Ghost 2 - bloodied (such a wrong term for a ghost); immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn; blinded to end Lam's next turn
Father Theren

My network connection is messing me about comprehensively. I'm about to unplug the entire computer and take it to the local expert. Hopefully, it's something simple, but just in case it isn't, I giving due warning I may vanish for a while.

Back.

MAP

Gilliam
Lam
Genryu - surge +7 from Gilliam
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - surge +7 from Gilliam
Ghost 2 - bloodied (such a wrong term for a ghost); immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn; blinded to end Lam's next turn
Father Theren

Gilliam holds his holy symbol high and chants. Pelor's radiance burst forth, blinding and hideously damaging the ghost. The wispy form is barely holding together.

Searing Light. On hit, target is blinded to end next turn. Radiant damage. (1d20+27=47, 2d6+12=21). Crit. Takes an additional 34hp from the implement bonus.
Crit damage (5d10=34)

MAP

Lam
Genryu - surge +7 from Gilliam
Lavender - bloodied; resist 10 to end of encounter
Immeral - surge +7 from Gilliam
Ghost 2 - bloodied (such a wrong term for a ghost); immobilised to end Gilliam's next turn; blinded to end Lam's next turn; blinded to end Gilliam's next turn.
Father Theren
Gilliam

Lam divinely challenges his foe before striking him

Enfeebling Smite. On a hit the target takes -2 to attacks til the end of my next turn. (-4 if the enemy is not me I assume) (1d20+29=34)

Even with the Combat advantage I forgot to add in I should still miss most likely

Full Defense. And use nature's wrath to mark the ghost

Genryuu takes his massive hammer and put away into his tiny bag.

Lam's attack is too much for the ghost and the wavering form disappears. As your last enemy falls, the whispering, immobilising zones also vanish. The keep stands silent once more under the chill, grey sky.

OUT OF COMBAT

Not sure whether to do XP my way - i.e. double so you get the chance to level or not. At normal rates, you get 6,343 each.

Will you be taking a short rest folks?