Latro and Joseph challenge Hiro for the title of Champion of the Arena

Match Type: FFA Belt Match
BP/Hero Limit: No Limit BP / No Limit Hero Points
      Referee: GM Arkrim
Participant 1: Hiro, Dwarf, Unchained Monk 11
Participant 2: Josep, Human, Sorcerer 11
Participant 3: Latro, Drow, Antipaladin9/Oracle1
          Map: Large Octavo
     Lighting: Standard
      Terrain: Standard
        Walls: Standard
         Prep: None
       Extras: Latro and Josep both pay a hero point to challenge the champion for the belt. Hiro holds the belt so Latro and Josep choose the map. Random starting locations. No Invisibility, Flying, or Climbing.

OOC: Heres to a damn good match

Roll initiative and post it.

Random starting locations: roll 2d20. The 1st d20 determines your horizontal axis and the 2nd d20 determines your vertical axis. If you appear inside a wall or inside an occupied space, you can move your character in a direction of your choice, as long as it gets to one of the nearest unoccupied spaces (actual 'random starting locations' are crazy, guys, probably not the best call, but good luck).
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:03, Tue 02 Feb 2016.

I'll enjoy going first. :)

Latro starts in square T5

08:34, Today: Latro Dectus rolled 30 using 1d20+12 with rolls of 18.  Initiative, Championship.
08:32, Today: Latro Dectus rolled 25 using 2d20 with rolls of 20,5.  Random Location.


As a quick note, i work the graveyard shift from 6:30 pm to 5:00 am so please excuse my absences. I will post as soon as i am able given the need to sleep and make money (which will likely be anytime between thursday and sunday.)

I reckon we all meant to start at the far back of one of the eight slices... but this wouldn't be a genuine arena fight if it didn't start with a poorly worded extra ;)

 Josep Gavinho rolled 27 using 1d20+12 with rolls of 15.  initiative (championship)
 Josep Gavinho rolled 31 using 2d20 with rolls of 17,14.  random starting location

 Josep starts in Q14 -- you've gotten swift, Latro!

It wouldn't be a Hiro Match without some lousy rolls to get started :P

09:49, Today: Hiro rolled 13 using 2d20 with rolls of 4,9.  Random Starting Location.
09:49, Today: Hiro rolled 7 using 1d20+3 with rolls of 4.  Initiative.

Hiro starts in I4

All right ! looks like Latro will be doing the honours.
May the best guildmaster win !

quote:

Josep starts in Q14 -- you've gotten swift, Latro!

Indeed. I'm curious how you've managed to get +12 to your initiative but I suppose we all must have our secrets mustn't we. ;)

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Latro enters the area with confidence, his pomp is undeniably palpable in the arena air. He is accompanied by a bird like creature who looks fearful for her life in Latro's presence but is blatantly at his beck and call. The bird has in her hands a small skunk which she perpetually strokes for comfort.

"Tiaca!" Latro bellows.
"Y-yes, my lord?" the bird clatters.
"What are you waiting for?"
"Of-of corse my lord. My apologies."
The bird chatters a spell and places it upon her liege. Alas, Latro's innate spell resistance negates the otherwise beneficial spell.
Glaring at his servant, Tiaca flinches as Latro raises his hand. However his movement continues into a spell of his own.
"I'll deal with your incompetence when we've finished here. Just do as your told and perhaps Ugrim won't beat you senseless tonight."
Afterwards, Latro stamps his foot and takes a single step towards the center of the field.

Tiaca stays back but still within arm's reach of Latro, clutching her pet for dear life and procuring a small scroll from her scroll case.
The Skunk nuzzles itself closer to Tiaca's chest.
"It's ok, Avecularia. He's got other things on his mind now."



   ROUND: Round 1
POSITION: T5
 ACTIONS:

 TIACA: Cast a Spell (Standard), Draw Scroll (Move) , 5- foot step to T5 (Free)
 LATRO: Cast a Spell (Standard), Activate boots (free), 5-foot step to S6 (Free)


Latro:
 HP: 108/108 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 27 (28); FFAC: 20; Touch: 17 (18)
CMD: 27 (30); FFCMD: 21 (23); FFTAC: 10
SR 16, Disease Immunity

EFFECTS:
Antipaladin Auras (Out to 10 feet - DC 20 Will save to negate each round while within range, Start with Despair):

• Aura of Evil (Just radiates Evil. Does nothing mechanically requiring a save.)
• Aura of Despair (Out to 10 feet: -2 to all saving throws. Does not stack with saving throw reduction of Aura of Cowardice)
• Aura of Cowardice (Out to 10 feet: Lose immunity to fear effects or -4 to saving throw vs fear effects if not immune)

Staggered (1/1)
Latro's Spell (1/90)
Boots (1/10)


   GEAR:
 Backpack, Belt Pouch, Adamantine Scythe, Hand Crossbow, Hand Crossbow Bolt (x20), Full Plate, Unholy Symbol Tattoo on face, Cloak , Headband , Shirt, Belt , dagger, sling, spell component pouch
(ACP -1, Load 30.9 lb - Light)

   USES: lvl 1 Spells - 0/9, lvl 2 Spells - 1/3, Touch of Corruption - 0/10, Smite Good 0/3, Fiendish Boon 0/2

Tiaca:
 HP: 63/63 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 13; FFAC: 12; Touch: 11
CMD: 14; FFCMD: 13; FFTAC: 10

   GEAR:  Bracers, Cloak , Headband , Unholy Symbol, Scroll Case with 3 scrolls , Backpack, belt pouch, dagger, sling, spell component pouch

   USES: lvl 1 Spells - 0/9, lvl 2 Spells - 1/3, Touch of Corruption - 0/10, Smite Good 0/3, Fiendish Boon 0/2

Avecularia the Skunk Familiar:
 HP: 31/31 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 19; FFAC: 17; Touch: 14
CMD: 10; FFCMD: 8; FFTAC: 12


DICE ROLLS:
07:43, Today: Latro Dectus rolled 13 using 1d20+9 with rolls of 4.  Tiaca overcome SR 16. (How did i know that was going to happen?)

   SUMMARY: You had one job, Tiaca.



OOC: that was a hell of a post to type up and get straight. I wouldn't be surprised if in my sleepiness i made an error or two so if you happen to see something, please let me know and i'll either verify that it is indeed correct, or apologize profusely and tell you what is should be.

 Hiro, would you be so kind and post your stat block? I will need it to make an informed decision for my first turn...

 HP: 154/154 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 28; FFAC: 24; Touch: 24
CMD: 40; FFCMD: 37; FFTAC: 20

EFFECTS: -
   GEAR: Mask, Amulet of Mighty Fists, Shirt, Monk's Robe, Bracers of Armor, Championship Belt, Ring of Protection, Boots, 100 Shuriken, Potion, Potion, Potion, Potion, Potionx4 (ACP 0, Light Load)
   USES: -

 Thank you. Working on my turn right now.

Josep had been waiting for that moment for a long time. He knew it could be over very fast, with only a fraction of an instant of inattention... The sorcerer knew the valour and strength of his opponent, both formidable, each with their style... yet both could bleed, and could be killed.

 He had spent hours meditating, focusing all of his senses, doing tantric exercises, finding the optimal manner to unleash all of his magic in a single moment.

 Josep appeared in the arena with a new companion. His scorpion had been dismissed, replaced by an strange tiny rodent creature in robes. The familiar looked like a toy scholar, carrying scrolls for his master.

 Josep looked around. He couldn't see his opponents, but knew how to proceed: rush to the center, open the flood gate, let elemental magic flow towards the Champion.
  "This will be over soon!" he chanted.

 So he did, followed by his familiar. The rodent used a scroll to buff her master. She had one job, he hoped she would do it well...

 Josep pointed his rod and urtered the words of power. Rays of raw elemental fire started flowing out, catching the Champion off-guard, burning away clothes, leather and flesh alike, charring the mighty dwarf to a crisp... six rays had been fired in a split second, five of these had hit. Josep was about to fire more... but it seemed Hiro had stopped moving...


   ROUND: Round 1
POSITION: Q14 -> K13
 ACTIONS:
 Frida: Draw scroll and move to K13 (Move)
        Cast Heroism on Josep (Standard)
 Josep: Draw Rod and Move to K13 (Move),
        Cast Maximized Empowered Scorching Ray(Standard),
        Cast Maximized Quickened Scorching Ray(Swift)
        Extra Action through Hero point on hold.

Josep:
 HP: 99/99
 AC: 18; FFAC:  12; Touch: 16
CMD: 21; FFCMD: 15; FFTAC: 10

EFFECTS: Heroism 600/600,

   GEAR:
 Backpack, belt pouch, dagger, sling, component pouch, spellbook, potion, potion, rod, belt, brooch (ACP 0, Load 7 lb - Light)
   USES: Spells: Lv5 1/4, Lv4 1/6, Lv3 0/7, Lv2 0/7, Lv1 0/7, Claws 0/11, Breath 0/1, hero point 1

Frida (familiar):
 HP: 49/49
 AC: 21; FFAC:  18; Touch: 15
CMD: 12; FFCMD: 09; FFTAC: 12

   GEAR:  4 scrolls
   USES: one scroll of Heroism,

ROLLS:
Josep Gavinho rolled 18,31,27 using d20+13,d20+13,d20+13 with rolls of 5,18,14.  Maximized Empowered Scorching Ray vs Hiro.
Josep Gavinho rolled 20,23,26 using d20+13,d20+13,d20+13 with rolls of 7,10,13.  Quickened Scorching Ray vs Hiro
Josep Gavinho rolled 20,27,26 using 4d6+8,4d6+8,4d6+8 with rolls of 5,3,1,3,6,5,6,2,3,6,3,6.  QSR damage
   -> 5 rays hit (FFTAC) for respectively 44, 44, 20, 27, 26 fire damage - total 161 (before resistance)

 Summary: Josep unleashes a flurry of high-powered ray on the current Champion... potentially killing him outright.

Hiro, I need to know whether that actually kills you or not, I still have a hero-point action on hold...

Uhh... I guess enjoy the belt? lol.

Congratulations on finding the least fun way to play the game :)

I guess i'm ok with second place? I'll get a post up probably tomorrow or saturday.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:59, Thu 04 Feb 2016.

 It's quite fun from my perspective ;)
 Though I have to admit it is as broken as it gets.

 Hold on for a minute, Latro, I have a last surprise for you:

 As the once Champion fell to the ground, badly burnt and ready to give his last breath, Josep turned his attention to the Angel of Death on the other side of the arena.
  "Latroooo...." he murmured, and with a flick of the wrist he cast yet an other spell.

 The ground around the guildmaster started to shimmer, and suddenly black leathery tentacles emerged and started coiling around his legs, arms, in search of intolerable things to do...






http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/...ls/b/black-tentacles
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   ROUND: Round 1
POSITION: Q14 -> K13
 ACTIONS:
 Frida: Draw scroll and move to K13 (Move)
        Cast Heroism on Josep (Standard)
 Josep: Draw Rod and Move to K13 (Move),
        Cast Maximized Empowered Scorching Ray(Standard),
        Cast Quickened Scorching Ray(Swift)
        Cast Black Tentacles on Q6-R7(HERO)
Josep:
 HP: 99/99
 AC: 18; FFAC:  12; Touch: 16
CMD: 21; FFCMD: 15; FFTAC: 10

EFFECTS: Heroism 600/600,

   GEAR:
 Backpack, belt pouch, dagger, sling, component pouch, spellbook, potion, potion, rod, belt, brooch (ACP 0, Load 7 lb - Light)
   USES: Spells: Lv5 1/4, Lv4 1/6, Lv3 0/7, Lv2 0/7, Lv1 0/7, Claws 0/11, Breath 0/1, hero point 1

Frida (familiar):
 HP: 49/49
 AC: 21; FFAC:  18; Touch: 15
CMD: 12; FFCMD: 09; FFTAC: 12

   GEAR:  4 scrolls
   USES: one scroll of Heroism,

 ROLS: Josep Gavinho rolled 19,8 using d20+16,d6+4 with rolls of 3,4.  Black Tentacles.

 Summary: Josep unleashes a flurry of high-powered ray on the current Champion... killing him outright.
          And submerges Latro with black inappropriately groping tentacles (grapple check 19, 8 damage)
          Latro is not grappled, but his minions are -- they both take 8 damage.

"Don't worry guys" they said. "Casters and Melee classes are balanced now" they said. The fuck they are Pazio. The fuck they are. :P

post up sometime in the next couple days or so.

and just for my own indulgence, and to give you something to do while you wait for friday/saturday to come, how do you have line of effect to that spot?
This message was last edited by the player at 20:25, Thu 04 Feb 2016.

The normal way I guess?

Ah, screw it, let's just get this over with.

Latro manages to shrug off the tentacles but his handmaiden and her pet don't fair as well.

ignoring them completely, Latro trudges through the tentacled mass, activating his shirt to help him escape quickly. Drawing his scythe as he moves, Latro is quickly upon the sorcerer and bringing down unholy fury upon the mage.

"You forget, you fool. The infernal abyss in my next door neigbor. It will take more than a few abominations to end me."

As blood spills from the sorcerer's midsection, the negative energy that lingers in the wound spreads through Josep's body and seises his very being attempting to prevent the mage from even acting and leaving him to the mercy - or lake thereof - of the antipaladin.


   ROUND: Round 2
POSITION: S6 to K12
 ACTIONS:

 TIACA: Be grappled. Not even nat 20s can help them now.
 LATRO: Activate Quick runner's Shirt (Swift), double move to K12 (Move x2), draw scythe while moving (free), Attack (Standard), Activate Scythe's Conductive property on hit (Free)


Latro:
 HP: 108/108 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 27 (28); FFAC: 20; Touch: 17 (18)
CMD: 27 (30); FFCMD: 21 (23); FFTAC: 10
SR 16, Disease Immunity

EFFECTS:
Antipaladin Auras (Out to 10 feet - DC 20 Will save to negate each round while within range, Start with Despair):

• Aura of Evil (Just radiates Evil. Does nothing mechanically requiring a save.)
• Aura of Despair (Out to 10 feet: -2 to all saving throws. Does not stack with saving throw reduction of Aura of Cowardice)
• Aura of Cowardice (Out to 10 feet: Lose immunity to fear effects or -4 to saving throw vs fear effects if not immune)

Latro's Spell (2/60)
Boots (2/10)


   GEAR:
 Backpack, Belt Pouch, Adamantine Scythe, Hand Crossbow, Hand Crossbow Bolt (x20), Full Plate, Unholy Symbol Tattoo on face, Cloak , Headband , Shirt, Belt , dagger, sling, spell component pouch
(ACP -1, Load 30.9 lb - Light)

   USES: lvl 1 Spells - 0/9, lvl 2 Spells - 1/3, Touch of Corruption - 2/10, Smite Good 0/3, Fiendish Boon 0/2, Quick Runner's Shirt (1/1)

Tiaca:
 HP: 55/63 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 13; FFAC: 12; Touch: 11
CMD: 14; FFCMD: 13; FFTAC: 10

   GEAR:  Bracers, Cloak , Headband , Unholy Symbol, Scroll Case with 3 scrolls , Backpack, belt pouch, dagger, sling, spell component pouch

   USES: lvl 1 Spells - 0/4, lvl 2 Spells - 1/3, lvl 3 Spells 0/2

Avecularia the Skunk Familiar:
 HP: 23/31 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 19; FFAC: 17; Touch: 14
CMD: 10; FFCMD: 8; FFTAC: 12


DICE ROLLS:
15:33, Today: Latro Dectus rolled 25 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 7.  Attack vs AC 18.
15:34, Today: Latro Dectus rolled 14,10 using 2d4+8,4d6 with rolls of 3,3,2,3,1,4.  Damage + Conductive.

   SUMMARY: Latro takes the only chance he probably has. Josep must make 2 DC20 will saves as latro daws close to him. the first to negate aura of despair. the second to negate aura of cowardice. When Latro's attack strikes, he channels his touch of corruption through the blade and laying a curse upon Josep. Josep takes a total of 24 damage and must then succeed a DC20 fort save to negate the curse. If he fails, he has a 50 percent chance to take no actions on his turn. (1-50 on a d100 results in no actions for josep on his turn.)



OOC: Ok then, let's see what the fates have in store for us.

I mathed wrong. Latro's bonus to his attack roll should be +15. not +18.

it's still a a hit but you're more than welcome to demand a re-roll if you'd like.

oh, and your familiar needs to make the saves vs my auras as well
This message was last edited by the player at 22:54, Thu 04 Feb 2016.

And risk your rolling a nat 20? No thanks ;)

 Josep is surprised to see the anti-paladin break through the tentacles with such disconcerting ease. He had been foolish to think these physical coils would deal efficiently with a true warrior...

 The scythe cut straigth through his skin and spilled blood. He had to maintain his focus... the hardest part was done, it would be such a disgrace to trip now. Behind Latro lied the charred body of Hiro, and he could see the silvery outline of the belt... it was his to take.

 Josep overcame the curse, took a step back and summoned all of his magics into a combo that had been tried and tried again. Five rays hit the anti-paladin, burning him severely despite his resistance to magic. In a few seconds, the drow had turned into a lump of coal...



   ROUND: Round 2
POSITION: K13 -> K14
 ACTIONS:
 Frida: 5ft step to L14
        Draw scroll (Move)
        Cast Blur on Josep (Standard)
 Josep: 5ft step to K14
        Cast Maximized Empowered Scorching Ray (Standard),
        Cast Quickened Scorching Ray(Swift)
Josep:
 HP: 75/99
 AC: 18; FFAC:  12; Touch: 16
CMD: 21; FFCMD: 15; FFTAC: 10

EFFECTS: Heroism 599/600, Blur 60/60, Despair

   GEAR:
 Backpack, belt pouch, dagger, sling, component pouch, spellbook, potion, potion, rod, belt, brooch (ACP 0, Load 7 lb - Light)
   USES: Spells: Lv5 2/4, Lv4 3/6, Lv3 0/7, Lv2 0/7, Lv1 0/7, Claws 0/11, Breath 0/1, hero point 2

Frida (familiar):
 HP: 49/49
 AC: 21; FFAC:  18; Touch: 15
CMD: 12; FFCMD: 09; FFTAC: 12

Effects: Coward

   GEAR:  4 scrolls
   USES: one scroll of Heroism, one scroll of Blur,

 ROLLS:
Josep Gavinho rolled 13 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 6.  Will DC20 (Despair).
Josep Gavinho rolled 23 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 18.  Will DC20 (Cowardice).
Josep Gavinho rolled 25 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 18.  Frida: Will DC20 (Despair).
Josep Gavinho rolled 13 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 6.  Frida: Will DC20 (Cowardice).
  -> Josep falls prey to Despair, Frida to Cowardice.
Josep Gavinho rolled 25,8 using d20+21,d6+4 with rolls of 4,4.  black tentacles (r2)
  -> Black tentacles maintain grapple and deal 8 more damage to the minions
Josep Gavinho rolled 17 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 4.  fort save vs curse (HERO POINT)
Josep Gavinho rolled 76 using 1d100 with rolls of 76.  50% chance of no action
  -> save is failed, but Josep gets to act regardless (what a waste of a HP)
Josep Gavinho rolled 31 using 1d20+14 with rolls of 17.  Maximized Empowered Scorching Ray : spell resistance check
Josep Gavinho rolled 26,22,14 using d20+13,d20+13,d20+13 with rolls of 13,9,1.  Maximized Empowered Scorching Ray to Hit
  -> scorching ray passes SR, two rays hit for 88 damage
Josep Gavinho rolled 22 using 1d20+14 with rolls of 8.  Quickened Scorching Ray : spell resistance check.
Josep Gavinho rolled 22,25,23 using d20+13,d20+13,d20+13 with rolls of 9,12,10.  Quickened Scorching Ray : to hit
Josep Gavinho rolled 24,16,24 using 4d6+8,4d6+8,4d6+8 with rolls of 5,6,4,1,4,1,1,2,5,1,5,5.  Quickened Scorching Ray : damage
  -> quickened scorching ray passes SR, 3 rays hit for 64 damage

 Summary: Josep despairs, Frida cowers. The latter buffs the former.
          Josep uses the same technique, dealing 152 fire damage to Latro.

Let me know if that's a wrap or if you have an ace up your sleeve... if you have something like Step Up for example, I'll have to revise my whole turn...

Yeah, thats it for me. I have no hero points to speak of beyond the one i paid to actually participate in this match. unless i have a hero point i don't know about that is. :P

Just explain one thing to me, how are you rolling at a +14 on your cl check when your only lvl 11. I imagine that its one of those CL boosting feats or some other such nonsense but i'm just checking.

If thats pretty much what it is and GM Arkrim can confirm that the only Hero point I have was the one i used to pay to enter the match, then Tiaca will forfeit on Latro's turn and the belt is yours.

Otherwise, I'm using that Hero point to ruin your day. ;P


But GG regardless. I had to at least try and force a lost set of actions with my curse. It was literally my only option beyond attempting to blind you or throwing up an entropic shield or something.


As the rays power through his resistance, the fires give Latro an even more unholy look than usual. And as the skin melts from his bones, his eyes locked with Josep's and he utters one final sentence before he is destroyed.

"I will have that belt if its the last thing I do. Not you, nor Hiro, nor any force, godly or otherwise will prevent my ascension. Of this I swear."

  My bad on the SR thing! I rolled a concentration check instead of a CL check. That doesn't change the result, though if you want to have me reroll, I will...

  Rr you can let me have the belt, buy yourself a ring of fire resistance and come back at me ;)

Nah, Imma make you re-roll those SR checks. ;)