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Chapter 5--Test of Fire.

Posted by EpicOneFor group 0
Zog the Faceless
player, 460 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Tue 21 Mar 2017
at 17:43
  • msg #62

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Zog gets ready to blast any foes that seem hostile to Agon's sudden show of lights...
Harald Gaptooth
player, 540 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Wed 22 Mar 2017
at 01:06
  • msg #63

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Harald mirrored Zog's martial stance, awaiting but the slightest sign of aggression in order to throw himself into the melee.
Sonliin
player, 519 posts
AC:42 F:41 R:42 W:40
PI: 28 PP: 31
Wed 22 Mar 2017
at 02:39
  • msg #64

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Sonliin got ready to make a run for it, towards battle or an escape.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 278 posts
AC-41,F-40,R-37,W-39
PI-16,PP-19
Wed 22 Mar 2017
at 12:20
  • msg #65

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

"If these Slaads are preparing a ritual, chances are that they will want to use it so they will want to sacrifice some creatures. We might want to stop them from doing that. What do you think ?" And at these words, Darratheir prepared himself to rush in a possible fight like his companion.
Martha
player, 272 posts
AC: 41 F: 38 R:35 W: 40
Thu 23 Mar 2017
at 20:42
  • msg #66

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

'Can you cast an illusion to make it seem like their ritual is misfiring?' asks Martha telepathically, addressing Gromley and Agon. 'You could have some huge Far Realm creepy crawley come out of the centre and start screaming and flailing. They might break off the ritual for a minute as they work out what went wrong, and some of them might even flee. Might by us time?' she suggests.
Gromley Underhill
player, 517 posts
AC-38, F-39, R-44 W-48
HP-138,HS-9,PP-30,PI-31
Fri 24 Mar 2017
at 14:46
  • msg #67

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

In reply to Martha (msg # 66):

"Illusions are not really my speciality-it sounds more like something Agon can do. What I could do is make us all invisible, but that seems like a waste given I would want to save that ability for when we most need it. I could ruin their ritual by having one slap the other for seemingly no reason..." He offered.
Agon
player, 440 posts
AC:39 F:36 R:39 W:39
P.P. : 27 P.I. :29
Sat 25 Mar 2017
at 17:33
  • msg #68

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

"That may work, but be ready to disrupt the ritual by steel if this fails," Agon said.  At worst, they merely tipped the Slaads off to an imminent combat.

The center of the magic circle bulged and distended, emitting unearthly screams and flashes of multicolored lights. Something blasphemous could be seen breaking through the summoning grid, a tentacle covered with suckers and crystalline barbs, and the promise of much more behind!
EpicOne
GM, 1493 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 25 Mar 2017
at 19:49
  • msg #69

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

The slaads jump back a bit from this new presence, though still chanting. They seem distracted for a few moments.

Agon, Gromley, Zog and anyone else who knows rituals realized that this bought you some time before the ritual completes and has certainly furthered the distraction of the slaads.

In other words, this delayed the ritual by 4-5 rounds. You still have surprise on the slaads. They do look intent on continuing soner or later, though, based on your passive Insight. What do you do?

Map: https://docs.google.com/drawin...8Lk/edit?usp=sharing
Harald Gaptooth
player, 542 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Sat 25 Mar 2017
at 22:01
  • msg #70

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

"Enough o' this faffin' aroond" hissed Harald.  "Why dae we no' jest get doon there an' rip they guys some new arseholes."

Although the dialect was somewhat difficult to understand, the intent was...quite clear!
Zog the Faceless
player, 462 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sun 26 Mar 2017
at 02:43
  • msg #71

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Zog nods. "Concur. Shall we ranged types light them up first, then you melee types go tearing in?"
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 279 posts
AC-41,F-40,R-37,W-39
PI-16,PP-19
Sun 26 Mar 2017
at 09:02
  • msg #72

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Darratheir nodded as well. "On your go!" And at these words, he put himself in a position that would allow him to leap quickly into the battle.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 543 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Sun 26 Mar 2017
at 16:35
  • msg #73

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

"Grand idea!" whispered Harald, his blood pressure rising and his face going Berserk Red.


OOC:  Do you want Initiative rolls, GM?
Martha
player, 273 posts
AC: 41 F: 38 R:35 W: 40
Sun 26 Mar 2017
at 17:02
  • msg #74

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Martha mutters a prayer of protection on her allies (Cloak of Courage on the party - HS worth of thps).
EpicOne
GM, 1495 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 27 Mar 2017
at 14:00
  • msg #75

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Everyone roll their first round's actions and tell me in which order they want to act, and also roll initiative for the first post-surprise round. See OOC about the question around delaying.
Gromley Underhill
player, 518 posts
AC-38, F-39, R-44 W-48
HP-138,HS-9,PP-30,PI-31
Mon 27 Mar 2017
at 15:27
  • msg #76

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 75):

OOC: 11:26, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 36 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 14.  Initiative.

Does my special abilities regarding Abberations kick in?
Harald Gaptooth
player, 545 posts
AC43: F43; Ref36: W36
Ins29; Per39
Mon 27 Mar 2017
at 16:55
  • msg #77

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Harald motioned to Darratheir and pointed to the slaad below them (Y).  In basic sign language he indicated that the two of them should take that one out first.

Assuming agreement, Harald waited until the ranged experts took their turn and then scorched down the slope, swinging his axe into the back of the nearest slaad.


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Action: Charge Y

17:46, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 28 using 1d20+21 with rolls of 7.  Athletics to negotiate the steep slope safely.
17:47, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 47 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 14.  MBA on Y; CA with charge.
17:49, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 26 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 4,7.  MBA damage.
17:47, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 33 using 1d20+21 with rolls of 12.  Initiative.

Notes:
Cloak of Displacement +4
At encounter start gain +2 item bonus to AC and Ref till an attack against either of these defences hits me.

Golden Ring of Toros level 24
Property:  Gain +2 item bonus to AC and Fort when not bloodied.

These are reflected in the Bio line.
Martha
player, 275 posts
AC: 41 F: 38 R:35 W: 40
Mon 27 Mar 2017
at 19:25
  • msg #78

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Martha attempts to descend the cliff face as best she can, though she has a bit of trouble, predictably. Unable to reach the salad yet, she fires off a bolt of radiant energy at the closest one, and keeps working her way downhill.

Surprise round action – Martha will go last.
Move half way down the steep slope?
Lance of Faith vs salad Y, hit 41 vs will, 23 radiant dmg, Y grants CA eont (note he grants CA in surprise round anyway) and can’t hide eont. +2 to hit to Harald on his next attack vs Y (this stacks with CA so Harald add +4 to your R1 attack to-hit roll).

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20:16, Today: Martha rolled 30 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 2.  Initiative.
20:17, Today: Martha rolled 20 using 1d20+14 with rolls of 6.  athletics.

This message was last edited by the GM at 15:50, Sat 01 Apr 2017.
Zog the Faceless
player, 464 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Tue 28 Mar 2017
at 00:29
  • msg #79

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Zog raises his hands and, through Agon's illusion, unleashes a pair of lightning bolts that strike the two distinctive-looking slaads in the middle of the room...

Elemental Bolt + Elemental Escalation. Hit Reflex 44 with Benny on X for 76 lightning, and crit on Y for 119 lightning damage. Both gain vulnerability 3 to my elemental attacks until EOMNT.
12:16, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 44 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 13.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
12:16, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 35 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 4.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
12:16, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 32 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 1.  Benny on first attack.
20:28, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 29 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 11.  Initiative.
20:27, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 119 using 5d12+84 with rolls of 5,12,7,1,10.  Crit on Y.
20:27, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 59,17 using 2d12+40,2d10 with rolls of 8,11,10,7.  Damage on X.
20:26, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 38,51 using 1d20+31,1d20+31 with rolls of 7,20.  Elem Bolt + Elem Esc on X,Y.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:17, Tue 28 Mar 2017.
Gromley Underhill
player, 519 posts
AC-38, F-39, R-44 W-48
HP-138,HS-9,PP-30,PI-31
Tue 28 Mar 2017
at 15:34
  • msg #80

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Gromley sighed and figured there was no peaceful way past the frog things. Best deal with them now...

(OOC-Minor action-projects awareness to as shown on map.)

This message was last edited by the player at 13:46, Thu 30 Mar 2017.
Sonliin
player, 520 posts
AC:42 F:41 R:42 W:40
PI: 28 PP: 31
Tue 28 Mar 2017
at 15:42
  • msg #81

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Solinn looked at the various Slaad trying to remember what they were and if they were vulnerable to any type of attacks.

First looking at the largest group, Sonliin felt he know a little bit about them but was uncertain.

The two powerful ones, he knew a bit more about them.

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31 for initiative. Need to see if I know anything about them before I decide what kind of attack. (No use attacking with fire if they are immune to it.)
11:35, Today: Sonliin rolled 41 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 14.  Sladd Y.
11:35, Today: Sonliin rolled 38 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 11.  Sladd X.
11:35, Today: Sonliin rolled 32 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 5.  Sladd #s.
11:38, Today: Sonliin rolled 31 using 1d20+14 with rolls of 17.  Initiative .

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 281 posts
AC-41,F-40,R-37,W-39
PI-16,PP-19
Tue 28 Mar 2017
at 19:29
  • msg #82

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

While the others started to unleash their powers on the Slaads, Darratheir "listened" to Harald and nodded in agreement. As soon as there would be an opening, he would charge the closest of the creature with the Dwarf.

No rolls needed for going past the slope as I'm above 20.
Standard Action: Charge with Howling Strike vs Y - 49 vs AC for 46 damage

21:26, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 49 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 16.  Charge w/ Howling Strike vs Y.
21:26, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 46 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 1,12,5,5,3.  Damage roll.
21:28, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 37 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 20.  Initiative roll.
Agon
player, 442 posts
AC:39 F:36 R:39 W:39
P.P. : 27 P.I. :29
Tue 28 Mar 2017
at 20:28
  • msg #83

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Agon distributed some quick intelligence to the group. "The big black one is their leader and will drain the life right out of you. He is insubstantial, and will take quite a beating, but be wary when he dies. All slaads teleport in battle, so do not expect to hold a line. Hit them hard and fast."

Agon opened fire with crackling lightning that unerringly struck most of the enemy.

[Init] +35
[SoA] 14

[Standard] Chain Lightning
Primary-Y: +38 vs Reflex, (Heroic Effort 34+4)-Hit! 35 lightning damage
Secondary-X: +43 (Sage of Ages swap), Hit! 36 lightning damage
Tertiary: Hits against 1, 4, 5.

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13:27, Today: Agon rolled 36 using 2d6+25 with rolls of 5,6.  secondary damage.
13:25, Today: Agon rolled 5 using 1d6 with rolls of 5.  evocation mastery primary damage.
13:24, Today: Agon rolled 12 using 1d20 with rolls of 12.  initiative.
13:24, Today: Agon rolled 14 using 1d20 with rolls of 14.  sage of ages.
13:18, Today: Agon rolled 31 using 4d6+25 with rolls of 1,1,3,1.  primary damage.
13:17, Today: Agon rolled 12 using 4d6 with rolls of 5,1,4,2.
13:17, Today: Agon rolled 46,35,32,44,42 using 1d20+29,1d20+29,1d20+29,1d20+29,1d20+29 with rolls of 17,6,3,15,13.  chain lightning: tertiary vs numbers.
13:16, Today: Agon rolled 32 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 3.  chain lightning secondary vs X.
13:15, Today: Agon rolled 34 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 5.  chain lightning primary vs Y.

This message was lightly edited by the GM at 16:00, Sat 01 Apr 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1503 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 1 Apr 2017
at 16:02
  • msg #84

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

The party opens up with a pounding on one of the red slaad reavers...

Sonliin, need your action. It's pretty obvious that Y is close to death.

Check the status below for any corrections, everyone, and PM me if I need to fix something.

Initiative
PARTY SURPRISE ROUND <==
X, Numbers
Darratheir, Gromley, Agon
Y, something
Harald, Sonliin, Martha, Zog

Map: https://docs.google.com/drawin...Q50-wFOAK6P78Lk/edit

Terrain Features:
Ceiling: 40 feet above the cavern floor; the entrance passageway is 10 feet high.
Illumination: The altar stone and the teleporta- tion circle glow to shed dim light throughout the area.
Bridge: The bridge is impervious to all damage. A fall from the bridge sees the creature descend some 200 feet to land amid the lower mountain slopes. Such a fall deals 20d10 damage upon landing.
Rubble These areas of loose scree are difficult  terrain. A creature that runs, charges, or makes a double move through rubble must make a DC 20 Acrobatics check or fall prone.
Altar: A 2-foot-high slab of bloodstained rock serves as an altar to some unnamed Far Realm entity. The altar provides cover and is difficult terrain. If any nonslaad moves adjacent to the altar, an entropic nexus erupts around it. See the hazard statistics block
Steep Slope: The chamber slopes steeply upward away from the entrance. A creature ascending the slope treats it as difficult terrain. A creature descend- ing the slope or making a melee attack while on the slope must make a DC 20 Acrobatics check or fall prone.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps  No1 Used: Chain Lightning  0
Darratheir 52 temps  No1 . Used: - 0
Gromley 34 temps  No1  Used: - 0
Harald 57 temps No1 Used: -  0
Martha 39 temps No1  Used: Cloak of Courage 0
Sonliin 37 temps No1 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 43 temps No0 Used: Elemental Escalation 1/4 0
X -74 No0 Vulnerable 3 to Zog’s attacks until EOZog’sNT Used: 0
Y -236 YES0Marked by Harald,  Vulnerable 3 to Zog’s attacks until EOZog’sNT Used: 0
1 - No0 Used: 0
2 - No0 Used: 0
3 - No0 Used: 0
4 - No0 Used: 0
5 - No0 Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 17:57, Mon 10 Apr 2017.
Sonliin
player, 521 posts
AC:42 F:41 R:42 W:40
PI: 28 PP: 31
Tue 4 Apr 2017
at 03:52
  • msg #85

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

Sighing that the Slaad were trying to do a ritual, Sonliin was worried that it had cracked the fabric of space and there was something on the way that was far bigger than the large elemental humanoids they were fighting. Moving forward, the paladin deftly slide down the slope to a spot in or5der to draw them all together. Once again the smell of ionization spilled from Sonliin as lighting stared to crackle. Like a mini tornado, the foes were drawn towards his awaiting warhammer.

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OOC:Acrobatics to make my way next to the altar.

This message was last edited by the GM at 12:41, Wed 05 Apr 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1506 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 5 Apr 2017
at 12:53
  • msg #86

Re: Chapter 5--Test of Fire

The black slaad stops singing his ritual and glares angrily at the party. He babbles madly and then suddenly vanishes, reappearing about fifteen feet away. He then utters foul, cloying words that tear into the soul of several in the party.

Meanwhile, the black servant-slaad swings madly at Sonliin but misses.

X teleports to current location. Area burst 2 targeting Martha, Darratheir and Sonliin, hitting all three (Fort 52, 44 and 41 respectively) to give each ongoing 10 necrotic damage and leave them slowed (save ends both). 2 attacks Sonliin and whiffs.

Agon, Zog and Gromley you can tell that the ritual that the Slaad was working on is near completion. Any or all of you can easily work to counteract the ritual (Arcana DC 31) but you have to spend a Standard action to succeed toward a skill challenge stopping the ritual from completing on its own. (Wait for your turn before posting actions, as usual.)

NOW UP: Darratheir, Gromley and Agon.

Initiative
X, Numbers
Darratheir, Gromley, Agon <==
Y, something
Harald, Sonliin, Martha, Zog

Map: https://docs.google.com/drawin...Q50-wFOAK6P78Lk/edit

Terrain Features:
Ceiling: 40 feet above the cavern floor; the entrance passageway is 10 feet high.
Illumination: The altar stone and the teleporta- tion circle glow to shed dim light throughout the area.
Bridge: The bridge is impervious to all damage. A fall from the bridge sees the creature descend some 200 feet to land amid the lower mountain slopes. Such a fall deals 20d10 damage upon landing.
Rubble These areas of loose scree are difficult  terrain. A creature that runs, charges, or makes a double move through rubble must make a DC 20 Acrobatics check or fall prone.
Altar: A 2-foot-high slab of bloodstained rock serves as an altar to some unnamed Far Realm entity. The altar provides cover and is difficult terrain. If any nonslaad moves adjacent to the altar, an entropic nexus erupts around it. See the hazard statistics block
Steep Slope: The chamber slopes steeply upward away from the entrance. A creature ascending the slope treats it as difficult terrain. A creature descend- ing the slope or making a melee attack while on the slope must make a DC 20 Acrobatics check or fall prone.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps  No1 Used: Chain Lightning  0
Darratheir 42 temps  No1 Ongoing 10 necrotic + slowed (save ends both) . Used: - 0
Gromley 34 temps  No1  Used: - 0
Harald 57 temps No1 Used: -  0
Martha 39 temps No1 Ongoing 10 necrotic + slowed (save ends both) Used: Cloak of Courage 0
Sonliin 37 temps No1Ongoing 10 necrotic + slowed (save ends both) Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 43 temps No0 Used: Elemental Escalation 1/4 0
X -74 No0 Vulnerable 3 to Zog’s attacks until EOZog’sNT Used: 0
Y -236 YES0Marked by Harald,  Vulnerable 3 to Zog’s attacks until EOZog’sNT Used: 0
1 - No0 Used: 0
2 - No0 Used: 0
3 - No0 Used: 0
4 - No0 Used: 0
5 - No0 Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 17:57, Mon 10 Apr 2017.
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