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Chapter 4: Once Loyal.

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EpicOne
GM, 1118 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 10 Jun 2016
at 17:57
  • msg #1

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Celestia, the Radiant Throne, is a wholesome and virtuous plane, a realm of seven magnificent mountains whose peaks shine with inner light. This plane is home to Bahamut, Kord, and Moradin, and the three deities combine their power to combat evil. Moradin is the first of equals and both Bahamut and Kord accede to his wishes. The plane consists of a range of seven peaks, about 120 miles long and wide. Each mount climbs some 10 miles up to blue skies above. The plane exerts normal gravity, and the deities can control their environs.

Radiance Affinity: Creatures gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls using radiant powers. Creatures deal only half damage with attacks using necrotic damage (though ongoing necrotic damage is unaffected). Martha, note well.

The gentlest peak of the Seven Mounting Heavens is Jusor. Travelers can ascend to its high vales by way of the wide slopes, whose pitches are intended not to tax the traveler too greatly but rather to invite them onward to Empyron far above. Not long after a trav- eler makes the ascent, the City of Healing’s alabaster towers come into view, graceful spires with fluted columns and wide, arcing bridges spanning the distance between them. The white walls bounding the city bear the merciful visages and snapping gold ban- ners declaring the city’s devotion to life and living. Through the open gates one finds broad avenues sheltered by the spreading boughs of massive oaks to dampen the sun’s brilliance. From any point in the city, one can just make out the still black waters on whose shores the city stands. No ripple mars its glassy surface and unseen stars reflect their light off its still waters.

The City of Healing welcomes all, offering succor to those in need. Within its walls, curses melt, injuries heal, and diseases flee. Characters suffering any injuries, curses, diseases, or other persistent ailments find them lifted upon entering the city, yet Amyria does not stir from her sleep.

A nearby tower’s massive doors swing on silent hinges to reveal a brightly lit and airy hall. Six attendants emerge, carrying crystalline goblets, cool cloths, and platters bearing succulent fruit. Each attendant wears diaphanous white robes and a silver mask, concealing gender and features. As one, they turn to the deva and converge to attend to her hurts.

Agon, Sonliin and Martha know of these attendants: The attendants are exalted, chosen by the gods to give comfort to the suffering. Their sole purpose is to heal the sick and, despite their strange, silent behavior, they mean Amyria no harm. They try to take Amyria and bring her inside the tower, where they can assess whatever assails her.

What do you do while Amyria is being examined?
Gromley Underhill
player, 391 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 10 Jun 2016
at 18:08
  • msg #2

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley is trying to speak to the angelic ladies who brought him along. Telling jokes and trying to be as charming as he possibly can be.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 105 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Fri 10 Jun 2016
at 18:15
  • msg #3

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

True to form, Darratheir stood a bit away from the rest of the group, his bear skin on the shoulder with the bear head-hood on his own head to hide as much of his body as possible. He heard that this place could heal every injuries or sickness but he was firmly decided to not let anyone or any magic of some kind heal his scalds. They were memory a past he shouldn't forgot, at least not until Tiamat would have paid for what she did.
Sonliin
player, 402 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 10 Jun 2016
at 18:22
  • msg #4

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin kept watch as the exalted worked on Amyria, listening to their words in order to find out what was wrong with her.
Martha
player, 115 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 10 Jun 2016
at 19:47
  • msg #5

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha shifts in her sturdy dress and stiff granny undergarments, scratching at a growing reddish rash on her neck, elbows and thighs. ‘Take care of her’, she calls out after the angels, scowling. Amyria needs more than bodily healing, she knows. She needs mental support too. She doubts the angels will understand. ‘I want to come in an check on her’, she insists. ‘I know you all mean well, and I know you’re the bees-knees at healing and all, but sometimes a mother’s touch is needed’.

‘What the hell, is anyone else getting bitten by mosquitos?’ she asks the others, batting uselessly in the perfect dustless air at invisible midges that don’t exist.
Zog the Faceless
player, 319 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 10 Jun 2016
at 22:11
  • msg #6

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog watches the healers take Amyria away and shrugs. "We're in the best hospital in the universe. I think she'll be okay."

He turns to Martha when she claims to be beset by invisible pests. "Shall I drop a burst of flame around you? It would only singe you but would destroy any such bothers."

He then turns to any attendant and asks if there is anything the party can do to help them.
Agon
player, 354 posts
AC:40 F:37 R:40 W:40
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Fri 10 Jun 2016
at 23:27
  • msg #7

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon paced nervously, trying to piece together the big picture.  Did Tiamat have any way to reach into Celestia, like she had reached into Hestavar?  He kept watch, looking out over the endless ranges of Celestia from the windows of the hospital.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 418 posts
AC40: F40; Ref33: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sat 11 Jun 2016
at 01:51
  • msg #8

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Ye look worried Aggie" said Harald as he wandered over to the window. Are ye expectin' another wheen o' demons tae come waltzin' in through thae windaes?"
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 106 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 11 Jun 2016
at 07:26
  • msg #9

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

When he heard about demons, Darratheir couldn't help but to come closer to Agon and Harald. "That wouldn't be a major problem, Master Dwarf. Tiamat could send us as many devil hordes as she would, we could beat them one by one."
EpicOne
GM, 1119 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 11 Jun 2016
at 14:23
  • msg #10

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The attendants do not have any way where you can help. They recommend that the party take a comfortable walk through the city. Agon's sixth sense does not stop bothering him, though--even as the party steps outside for a brief moment, he senses something wrong. Sure enough, something happens. Two mighty dragons descend from the blue skies, their silver scales glittering in the brilliant sun. They roar with rage as their long, sinuous tails sweep the air behind them. Perched atop a domed roof across the tree-lined road are four wispy warriors, each wielding a mighty greatsword. Featureless faces pick you out and the angelic warriors spring into the air.

Reminder that all silver dragons and devils are NOT good-aligned. Case in point. Also the E's are the angelic attendants waiting on Amyria.

Roll initiative!


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


Remember: the E's are allies. Anyone who targets the E's for whatever reason will lose a Benny.

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is unconscious where indicated on the map.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon - No1 Used:  0
Darratheir - No1    Used:  0
GromleyNo1  Used: -0
Harald - No1 Used:  0
Martha - No1 - Used: 0
Sonliin - No1 0
Zog - No1  - Used:   0
E1 - No0 0
E2 - No0 0
E3 - No0 0
E4 - No0 0
E5 - No0 0
E6 - No0 0
E7 - No0 0
D1 - No1 0
D2 - No1 0
D3 - No1 0
D4 - No1 0
1 - No0 0
2 - No0 0
3 - No0 0
4 - No0 0
5 - No0 0
6 - No0 0
7 - No0 0
8 - No0 0
9 - No0 0
10 - No0 0
11 - No0 0
12 - No0 0
13 - No0 0
14 - No0 0
15 - No0 0
16 - No0 0
17 - No0 0
18 - No0 0
19 - No0 0
20 - No0 0
X1 - No0 0
X2 - No0 0
X3 - No0 0
X4 - No0 0
X5 - No0 0
G1 - No0 0
G2 - No0 0
G3 - No0 0
G4 - No0 0
G5 - No0 0

Martha
player, 116 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sat 11 Jun 2016
at 14:43
  • msg #11

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'What's going on here?' Martha asks the others quietly as the dragons descend. 'This does not feel like an attack by Tiamat. Could they be allied with us, do you think at all? Rather unlikely from their aggressive posture I suppose. Still, at least we get to send some dragons to oblivion, which is always a plus.'

15:43, Today: Martha rolled 45 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 18.  Martha initiative.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 108 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 11 Jun 2016
at 17:56
  • msg #12

Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir immediately took the Arrow of Fate in hands as he saw the dragon coming. He then turned toward Martha, looking at her. "I don't know if they are friend or not. But if they want to fight, they will have a hard time, dragon or not !"

19:53, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 32 using 1d20+16 with rolls of 16.  Initiative roll.
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Agon
player, 355 posts
AC:40 F:37 R:40 W:40
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 11 Jun 2016
at 18:52
  • msg #13

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald Gaptooth:
"Ye look worried Aggie" said Harald as he wandered over to the window. Are ye expectin' another wheen o' demons tae come waltzin' in through thae windaes?"


Agon nodded his assent. "The very walls of the heavens are crumbling, Justice is dead, and I suspect that Tiamat's ploy was only the first step in something much grander. So yes, I expect demons and worse."

Agon's fear was justified when a fight of dragons plummeted from the sky. He directed his telepathic amulet towards the one in the lead. You are entering interdicted airspace. Turn back, or we will annihilate you.


11:32, Today: Agon rolled 33 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 15.  initiative.
Sonliin
player, 403 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sat 11 Jun 2016
at 19:04
  • msg #14

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin looked around, trying to make sense of why silver dragons were attacking along with another batch of devils. His eyes sorting out the various creatures in order to provide the rest with the foes weaknesses and such.

OOC:Arcana, Planes or both?
15:03, Today: Sonliin rolled 16 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 3.  initiative.

Zog the Faceless
player, 320 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sat 11 Jun 2016
at 23:24
  • msg #15

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog's eyes go wide. He turns and also speaks with the dragon who appears to be in charge. "Hail, old ones. We have no quarrel with anyone here. We will take no hostile action if not provoked. What do you seek here?"

Ah, another crit wasted on initiative :-)
19:22, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 37 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 20.  Initiative.

Harald Gaptooth
player, 419 posts
AC40: F40; Ref33: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sun 12 Jun 2016
at 19:13
  • msg #16

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Initiative _35

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Gromley Underhill
player, 392 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 13 Jun 2016
at 16:37
  • msg #17

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Once again, the gnome is no where to be seen...

Ooc-
12:36, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 38 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 16.  reactive stealth.

12:35, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 16 using 1d20+11 with rolls of 5.  Initiative.


EpicOne
GM, 1121 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 13 Jun 2016
at 20:19
  • msg #18

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The silver dragon laughs. “Indeed, this is no attack on behalf of Tiamat. This is the beginning of a new order, something new. Stand aside and we will leave quickly—we do not wish to fight.”

As the dragon says this, though, there is shouting from within the building where Amyria is. “Again, do not interfere,” the silver dragon says grimly.

Martha (and only Martha) is up. The noise is coming from the building with Amyria and all the E’s.

Initiative:
Xs
Martha 45 <==
numbers 38., Gs 38
Zog 37, Harald
Es 34
Agon 33, Darratheir 32
Ds 30
Sonliin, Gromley
Map: https://docs.google.com/drawin...Q50-wFOAK6P78Lk/edit

Remember: the E's are allies.
Anyone who targets the E's for whatever reason will lose a Benny.


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is unconscious where indicated on the map.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon - No1 Used:  0
Darratheir - No1    Used:  0
GromleyNo1  Used: -0
Harald - No1 Used:  0
Martha - No1 - Used: 0
Sonliin - No1 0
Zog - No1  - Used:   0
E1 - No0 0
E2 - No0 0
E3 - No0 0
E4 - No0 0
E5 - No0 0
E6 - No0 0
E7 - No0 0
D1 - No1 0
D2 - No1 0
D3 - No1 0
D4 - No1 0
1 - No0 0
2 - No0 0
3 - No0 0
4 - No0 0
5 - No0 0
6 - No0 0
7 - No0 0
8 - No0 0
9 - No0 0
10 - No0 0
11 - No0 0
12 - No0 0
13 - No0 0
14 - No0 0
15 - No0 0
16 - No0 0
17 - No0 0
18 - No0 0
19 - No0 0
20 - No0 0
X1 - No0 0
X2 - No0 0
X3 - No0 0
X4 - No0 0
X5 - No0 0
G1 - No0 0
G2 - No0 0
G3 - No0 0
G4 - No0 0
G5 - No0 0

Martha
player, 120 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 13 Jun 2016
at 21:16
  • msg #19

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'A new order?' Martha is curious. She has suspected things are changing. She has been feeling it course through her body. Something has been strengthening her abilities - she is drawing on some divine power, but does not know its source. She moves forward into the centre of the dragons, below the huge tree, and throws back her head, allowing this 'New Order' (???) to channel through her - her arms outstretched and electric light blasting in every direction, protecting her allies and harming her foes.

'I can hold the dragons back for a short time. Someone get inside and check on Amyria - she may be the key to all this, and she must not be harmed, any more than she has been.'

move 5
Draconic Anathema (burst 5) vs D2,D3 & D4 all miss (super shitty roll!)
using 3 bennies, reroll, hits with 44, 41 & CRIT 46 vs will for 27 radiant damage on D2 and D3 (roll twice, take the better damage thanks to Ring)
CRIT on D4 for 59 radiant. Also immobilized until EONT
+6thps, various radiant riders
Effect: each ally gains resist 15 cold eont
Immortal Curse vs Dragon 2 (free) use this round on crit
triggers: Wrath upon Dragons (burst 5) vs D2,d3 & d4 using Guidance on D2, rolled 38, 42 & 46 CRIT! vs will, assume all hit,
29 force dmg & -4 to attack rolls eont, if miss half dmg and same.
CRIT 57 damage on D4 plus effects.
AP; Regain Draconic Anathema (EDIT: can't reuse it, so regain Wrath upon Dragons instead)
Cloak of Courage: each ally gains Xthps and +4 vs fear defences eont.
Note: made an error with Ghost of Past feature - need to read up on rule for next time, will burn Memory of a thousand lifetimes to make up for it, but in fact it probably made no difference anyway.


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21:49, Today: Martha rolled 36,33,33,30,22,27 using d20+26,d20+26,d20+26,d20+26,3d10+13,3d10+13 with rolls of 10,7,7,4,5,1,3,2,3,9.  Draconic Anathema (burst 5) vs D2,D3 & D4 using Guidance on D2.
21:50, Today: Martha rolled 44,41,46 using d20+26,d20+26,d20+26 with rolls of 18,15,20.  Bennies x3 vs 3 dragons.
21:53, Today: Martha rolled 32,38,42,41,29 using d20+26,d20+26,d20+26,d20+26,3d10+13 with rolls of 6,12,16,15,3,5,8.  Wrath upon Dragons (burst 5) vs D2,d3 & d4 using Guidance on D2.
22:04, Today: Martha rolled 24 using 1d12+13 with rolls of 11.  reroll damage error wrath upon dragons.
22:05, Today: Martha rolled 59,57 using 33+6d4+4d6,25+6d4+4d6 with rolls of 4,3,4,2,2,4,4,1,1,1;3,2,1,4,1,3,4,6,2,6.  Crit dmg dragon 4.
22:15, Today: Martha rolled 4 using 1d6 with rolls of 4.  Memory of 1000 lifetimes.


Summary
Agon: +31 thps, 15 cold resist eont; +4 vs fear effects eont
Darratheir: +49 thps, 15 cold resist eont; +4 vs fear effects eont
Gromley: +31 thps, 15 cold resist eont; +4 vs fear effects eont
Harald: +47 thps, 15 cold resist eont; +4 vs fear effects eont
Martha: +31 thps, 15 cold resist eont; +4 vs fear effects eont, +4 defences eont.
Sonliin: +35 thps, 15 cold resist eont; +4 vs fear effects eont
Zog: +41 thps, 15 cold resist eont; +4 vs fear effects eont
Dragon 2, if 38 & 44 beats will, 27 radiant dmg +24 force dmg, -4 attacks & immobilised eont, can't hide/obscure, +1 to hit with rad powers eont
Dragon 3, if 41 & 42 beats will, 27 radiant dmg +24 force dmg, -4 attacks & immobilised eont, can't hide/obscure, +1 to hit with rad powers eont
Dragon 4, 2x CRIT(!), 59 radiant dmg +57 force dmg &  takes 3d6 radiant dmg at end of his turn (save ends), -4 attacks & immobilised eont, can't hide/obscure or become invisible, +1 to hit with rad powers eont 

This message was last edited by the player at 16:16, Thu 16 June 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1122 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 14 Jun 2016
at 01:00
  • msg #20

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

There is much screaming and some odd noises coming from within the building where Amyria lies.

Meanwhile, a swarm of angelic creatures descends on the party. Most of them focus on the two melee warriors; a few attack Zog and Agon, while only one bothers Martha and none bother Sonliin.

Zog his hit three times, leaving him with 1 hp damage after temps. Darratheir loses most of his temps; Agon and Martha lose a few temps, as does Harald (who is missed 5 of 6 times).

Nobody can see in the building from your current vantage point—you need to move up to a window to see inside the building where Amyria is.

Zog and Harald are up!

Initiative:
Xs
Martha
numbers, Gs
Zog , Harald<==
Es
Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is unconscious where indicated on the map.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 17 temps No1 15 cold resistance  and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT Used: 0
Darratheir 7 temps No1 15 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects  until EOMartha’sNT    Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No115 cold resistance  and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT  Used: -0
Harald 47 temps No1 15 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT Used:  0
Martha 17 temps No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse 0
Sonliin  35 temps No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT 0
Zog -1 No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT  - Used:   0
D1 - No1 0
D2 -56 No1 0
D3 -56No1 0
D4 -116 No1 0
1 - No0 0
2 - No0 0
3 - No0 0
4 - No0 0
5 - No0 0
6 - No0 0
7 - No0 0
8 - No0 0
9 - No0 0
10 - No0 0
11 - No0 0
12 - No0 0
13 - No0 0
14 - No0 0
15 - No0 0
16 - No0 0
17 - No0 0
18 - No0 0
19 - No0 0
20 - No0 0
X1 - No0 0
X2 - No0 0
X3 - No0 0
X4 - No0 0
X5 - No0 0
G1 - No0 0
G2 - No0 0
G3 - No0 0
G4 - No0 0
G5 - No0 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 10:44, Tue 14 June 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 321 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 15 Jun 2016
at 02:17
  • msg #21

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog waves his hand and lightning dances across the angels to the south of him, blasting several of them back to their planes of origin. He then steps away from the others that troubled him and eyes the dragons carefully. As he does, his form seems to shift and melt a bit.

Static Charge on the minions to the south of me, destroy all of them using a Benny to re-roll a miss. Specifically, I hit 7, 9 and 12; each takes a minimum of 2 damage, and one enemy next to them (#8) takes 26, so the minions are destroyed.

Then shift south one square and use Wind Shape; Until the end of my next turn, I become insubstantial, I gain a fly speed equal to my speed, and I can hover.


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22:13, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 40 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 11.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
22:13, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 31 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 2.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
22:13, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 33 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 4.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
22:13, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 35 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 6.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
22:13, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 36 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 7.  Benny on 7.
22:12, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 32,33,44,41 using 1d20+29,1d20+29,1d20+29,1d20+29 with rolls of 3,4,15,12.  Static Charge: 7,8,9,12.


This message was last edited by the player at 02:17, Wed 15 June 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 421 posts
AC40: F40; Ref33: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Wed 15 Jun 2016
at 21:22
  • msg #22

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald glared at the minions around him, turning slowly to eye each and every one of them.  As he did so he activated both his Golden Ring and his magic cloak before speaking

“That wiz a verrry bad mistake, ma wee chums; coz now Ah can dae THIS!”

And with that he spun in a complete circle, his axe whirring, almost invisibly, through the air, chopping into each and every one of the opponents.

quote:
Someone get inside and check on Amyria


“Aye!  All right, love.  Ah’ll see tae that.”

With that he broke into a jog and hurled himself through the nearest window of the healer’s building.

“Ah!  Wonderful!  Mair o’ the bastards!”

Neatly side-stepping along the wall, Harald aimed a blow at each of the guardians as he tried to slide around them to get nearer to Amyria.


No Action; Activate Golden Ring of Toros:  Gain +2 item bonus to AC and Fort when not bloodied
Activate Cloak of Displacement: gain +2 item bonus to AC and Reflex until an attack against either of these defences hits.

AC 42; Fort 42; Ref 35

Standard: Devastation’s Wake (burst 1) vs 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18.

Move; As map (including Storm of Blows shifts)

AP spent: [Dreadnought Action: Spend AP to attack; gain resist 10 till somnt]

AP action: Storm of Blows vs G1, G2, G5; shifts as above

21:32, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 36 using 3d10+15 with rolls of 8,5,8.  damage to all that are hit.
21:31, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 47 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 17.  ditto on 18.
21:31, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 43 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 13.  ditto on 15.
21:30, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 45 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 15.  ditto on 15.
21:30, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 45 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 15.  ditto on 11.
21:30, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 39 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 9.  ditto on 10.
21:30, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 33 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 3.  ditto on 8.
21:30, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 41 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 11.  ditto on 5.
21:30, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 35 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 5.  Devastation's Wake on 3.


21:54, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 20 using 1d10+15 with rolls of 5.  damage to each one hit.
21:53, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 40 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 10.  bennie vs G1.
21:53, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 46 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 16.  and again.
21:53, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 38 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 8.  bennie vs G2.
21:52, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 41 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 11.  Ditto vs G5.
21:52, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 35 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 5.  Ditto vs G1.
21:52, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 37 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 7.  Storm of Blows vs G2.


DEVASTATION'S WAKE (level 19):  Close burst 1; each enemy in burst;  +30 vs AC:   Damage 3d10+15:  Miss = half damage.
Effect: Till start of my next turn adjacent enemies are subject to secondary attack.
Secondary Attack: Any enemy that starts turn adjacent to me +30 vs AC:  Damage 1d10+15.

STORM OF BLOWS (level 13):  +30 vs AC; 1d10+15 damage
After the attack I can shift 1 square and attack again against another creature in reach, then shift again and attack a third.  Shift 1 more after the 3rd attack.

QUESTION: Does the secondary effect of Devastation’s Wake apply to the G enemies even though they were not subject to the initial attack?

EpicOne
GM, 1125 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 16 Jun 2016
at 13:00
  • msg #23

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zoe destroys several of the radiant angels near him and turns into wind-shape, while Harald destroys several as well. As they are destroyed, they explode in flashes of light. This light dazzles Zog’s eyes but the stout Harald endures the light, springing into the building nearby. He takes a blow that doesn’t bother him at all from one of the angels

There, Harald sees a scene of carnage and devilry (literally). Several burly devils block the way in further. Around Amyria’s bed, seven angelic attendants lie dead. Amyria is no longer in the bed; she is, in fact, in the arms of what appears to be an assassin devil, who is cradling her gently, while another of its ilk is standing just south of the captive and her captor. Two more burly devils stand near the assassin devils. Harald swings hard at the guard-devils in his way but only manages to connect on one. He at least manages to shift himself into a better position while attacking.

When the minions are destroyed, they get an attack; Zog is blinded until EOZog’sNT,  Harald is fortunate—all four bursts from his targets fail to blind him.

The four angels around Harald get OAs when he moves inside; one of four hits for 14 temp hp. Harald’s Storm of Blows only hits G2, even with the Bennies. The 40 and the 41 both missed.

Agon and Darratheir are up!

Initiative:
Xs
Martha
numbers, Gs (note Harald’s active power on Gs’ turn)
Zog , Harald
Agon, Darratheir<==
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with X2.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 17 temps No1 15 cold resistance  and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT Used: 0
Darratheir 7 temps No1 15 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects  until EOMartha’sNT    Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No115 cold resistance  and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT  Used: -0
Harald 33 temps No0 Devastation’s Wake; 15 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT, +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point  0
Martha 17 temps No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse 0
Sonliin  35 temps No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT 0
Zog -1 No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT, insubstantial and fly speed 6 (hover) until EOZog’sNT, blinded until EOZog’sNT  - Used:   0
D1 - No1 0
D2 -56 No1 0
D3 -56No1 0
D4 -116 No1 0
1 - No0 0
2 - No0 0
3 10 temps  No0 0
4 10 temps No0 0
5 - No0 0
6 - No0 0
8 10 temps  No0 0
10 10 temps  No0 0
13 - No0 0
14 10 temps  No0 0
15 - No0 0
16 - No0 0
17 - No0 0
18 - No0 0
19 - No0 0
20 - No0 0
X1 - No0 0
X2 - No0 0
X3 - No0 0
X4 - No0  0
X5 - No0 0
G1 - No0 0
G2 -20 No0 0
G3 - No0 0
G4 - No0 0
G5 - No0 Takes free attack from Harald to start its turn 0

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 114 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 16 Jun 2016
at 18:25
  • msg #24

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Seeing Harald going alone into the building where Amyria was, Darratheir decided to follow him so he could help him to clean the area. As usual, he removed his bear skin, revealing himself and as he did, he tried to impose himself as much as he could.

However, he didn't gave the minions a chance to attack him as he immediately teleported himself in a dark mist to reappear next to his allied Dwarf, inside the building. "Surprise !" he launched to the three closest guardians while piercing one of them with the Arrow of Fate.


Minor action: Dragonfear vs multiple target
I hit : 10, 13, 14, 19, 20, G1, G2, G5, D2, D4. They all grant CA and take a -2 penalty to attack roll UEOmNT.
Move action: Shawdow Step - Teleport 5 inside the building
Standard action: Howling Strike vs G1 - 43 vs AC for 38 damages

20:21, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 38 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 1,5,4,5,3.  Damage roll.
20:19, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 41 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 10.  Howling Strike vs G1's AC.
20:18, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 41,39,43,28,39,29,43 using 1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25 with rolls of 16,14,18,3,14,4,18.  Dragonfear vs G2,G1,G5,D1,D2,D3,D4.
20:16, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 31,33,40,39,45,45,26,38,41,34, 27,31 using 1d20+27,1d20+27,1d20+27,1d20+27,1d20+27,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25 with rolls of 4,6,13,12,18,20,1,13,16,9, 2,6.  Dragonfear vs 16,17,20,19,13,14,3,8,10,2,1,4.

This message was last edited by the player at 08:04, Fri 17 June 2016.
Agon
player, 356 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Thu 16 Jun 2016
at 23:17
  • msg #25

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon moved to get line of sight into the hospital. He could smell devil, and the sight of a scaly ride hide through the window confirmed it. "We should have never let Amyria leave our side. The gods and their supernatural agents have failed!" Agon said. With his anger came lashings of lightning, hitting many of the enemies and scoring the immaculate city of heaven.

[Move] to location
[Standard] Chain Lighting!
Primary-G1: +46 vs Reflex, 35 damage, half on miss
Secondary-G2: +31 vs Reflex, 30 damage, half on miss
Secondary-G5: +36 vs Reflex, 30 damage, half on miss
Tertiary-D1: +43 vs Reflex, 23 damage, half on miss
Tertiary-D2: +31 vs Reflex, 23 damage, half on miss
Tertiary-D3: +49 vs Reflex, CRIT! 41 damage
Tertiary-D4: +48 vs Reflex, 23 damage, half on miss
Tertiary-D5: +46 vs Reflex, 23 damage, half on miss
Tertiary vs Angels: 3 hits, call 'em #10, #13, #14



Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)

16:14, Today: Agon rolled 3 successes using 12d20 with the Target Number system with a target of 13 ((9,6,2,12,7,17,18,18,10,5,9,9)).
16:13, Today: Agon rolled 15 using 5d6 with rolls of 6,1,3,3,2.  crit damage.
16:10, Today: Agon rolled 23 using 1d6+20 with rolls of 3.  tertiary damage.
16:09, Today: Agon rolled 46 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 17.  tertiary: dragon 5.
16:09, Today: Agon rolled 48 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 19.  tertiary: dragon 4.
16:09, Today: Agon rolled 49 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 20.  tertiary: dragon 3.
16:09, Today: Agon rolled 31 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 2.  tertiary: dragon 2.
16:09, Today: Agon rolled 43 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 14.  tertiary: dragon 1.
16:06, Today: Agon rolled 30 using 2d6+20 with rolls of 6,4.  secondary damage.
16:06, Today: Agon rolled 35 using 4d6+20 with rolls of 3,3,3,6.  primary damage.
16:03, Today: Agon rolled 36 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 7.  CL: Secondary vs G5.
16:03, Today: Agon rolled 31 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 2.  CL: Secondary vs G2.
16:03, Today: Agon rolled 46 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 17.  Chain Lighting Primary vs G1.


This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 17:25, Fri 17 June 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1128 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 17 Jun 2016
at 23:45
  • msg #26

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir eludes the angels and strikes a devil instead, while Agon blasts a goodly number of the enemies, including a number of the angels.
The dragons then move. The northernmost one roars violently, expecting the mortals to quail at this. The assortment of party members still outside look a touch non-plussed by this. The angry dragon then springs forward and attacks Sonliin with his vicious, talon-like claws and his mighty maw, but the paladin repels these attacks easily.

Another dragon actually steps back and breathes frost on Agon, Sonliin and Martha. Martha feels the sting of the cold, despite her protection; Sonliin side-steps the breath and feels only mild discomfort. Aron’s ring glows and he simply ignores the cold.

A third dragon moves up almost casually and attacks Darratheir, His claw rakes Darratheir’s armor and his bite only manages to bruise the dragonborn, to the silver dragon’s obvious surprise. “You are as dangerous as promised,” he growls.

The last dragon moves up and swings his tail almost casually, knocking the wind out of Zog.

Agon, there are only 4 dragons, so I moved one of your hits to another minion. He takes out a bunch of minions and does damage to a bunch of others; Darratheir hits his target.

D2 tries Frightful Presence on everyone outside and misses everyone. He then APs and misses Sonliin with three attacks. D3 breathes on Sonliin, Agon and Martha; he misses Sonliin, doing only 5 temps damage after cold resistance. He hits Agon and Martha; Martha takes 25 cold after resistance. Agon triggers his interrupt for this Ring of Winter and is immune to cold until end of his next turn. D1 moves up on Darratheir and hits him two of three times for 17 and 25 damage respectively, for a total of 35 after temps. D3 moves up and does a close blast attack on Zog and Gromley; he misses Gromley but hits Zog for 14 hp after insubstantial and Zog is dazed (save ends).

Sonliin and Gromley are up!

Initiative:
Xs
Martha
numbers, Gs (note Harald’s active power on Gs’ turn)
Zog , Harald
Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley<==

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with X2.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 17 temps No1 Immune to cold until EOAgon’sNT, +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -35 No1 15 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects  until EOMartha’sNT    Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No115 cold resistance  and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT  Used: -0
Harald 33 temps No0 Devastation’s Wake; 15 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT, +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point  0
Martha -8 No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse 0
Sonliin  30 temps No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT 0
Zog -29 No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT, insubstantial and fly speed 6 (hover) until EOZog’sNT, blinded until EOZog’sNT, dazed (save ends) - Used:   0
D1 -23 No1 Used:0
D2 -67 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed: Frightful Presence0
D3 -97No1 Used:0
D4 -139 No1Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used:0
1 - No0 Used:0
2 - No0 Used:0
3 10 temps  No0 Used:0
4 10 temps No0 Used:0
5 - No0 Used:0
6 - No0 Used:0
8 10 temps  No0 Used:0
10 10 temps  No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used:0
13 - No0Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used:0
14 10 temps  No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
15 - No0 Used:0
16 - No0 Used:0
17 - No0 Used:0
18 - No0 Used:0
19 - No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
20 - No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
X1 - No0 Used:0
X2 - No0 Used:0
X3 - No0 Used:0
X4 - No0  Used:0
X5 - No0 Used:0
G1 -73 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
G2 -35 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
G3 - No0 Used:0
G4 - No0 Used:0
G5 -15 No0 Takes free attack from Harald to start its turn, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0

Sonliin
player, 405 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sat 18 Jun 2016
at 07:00
  • msg #27

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Hearing that Amyria had been taken, Sonliin made a quick survey of the foes to get an idea as to their weaknesses before unleashing his fury. The crackle of lightening started started to give off the acrid smell as the winds around him started to crash with the boom of thunder. Moving around the tree to get a better view of the great hall, Sonliin called upon his powers, blasting a wave of thunder to better see the entrance, causing one of the dragons to go bouncing off the building away from him. With the way cleared, he teleported into the hall on the other side of the fountain. "You are not going anywhere foul devil spawn!" he howled as  the fury of the storm got more intense, drawing the fiends closer to him for his personal attention.



Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)

OOC:Free action: Use Vulnerability (Foes he can see or hear)
Minor: Promise of Storm
Move action (next to 17)
Standard:Thunderwave vs Fort Dragon 1/48, #16/47, #17/40, #19/32, #20/45 for 39 Thunder damage
19:54, Today: Sonliin rolled 48 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 19.  Thunderwave Dragon #8 vs Fort.
19:53, Today: Sonliin rolled 45 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 16.  Thunderwave #20 vs Fort.
19:53, Today: Sonliin rolled 32 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 3.  Thunderwave #19 vs Fort.
19:53, Today: Sonliin rolled 40 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 11.  Thunderwave #17 vs Fort.
19:52, Today: Sonliin rolled 46 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 17.  Thunderwave #16 vs Fort.

Action point (Planeshifter's Action-also gain extra move action teleport 10)
Move to new location

AP Standard:Champion's call Vs Will X1/40 (Benny), X2/43(Benny), G1/39, G2/40, G3/48, G4/43, G5/39 for 58 thunder damage
20:12, Today: Sonliin rolled 58 using 5d8+30 with rolls of 8,6,1,8,5.  Champions call Thunder Damage.
20:12, Today: Sonliin rolled 39 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 10.  Champions call vs Will  G5.
20:11, Today: Sonliin rolled 43 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 14.  Champions call vs Will  G4.
20:11, Today: Sonliin rolled 48 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 19.  Champions call vs Will  G3.
20:11, Today: Sonliin rolled 40 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 11.  Champions call vs Will  G2.
20:11, Today: Sonliin rolled 43 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 14.  Benny X2.
20:11, Today: Sonliin rolled 36 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 7.  Benny X2.
20:10, Today: Sonliin rolled 32 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 3.  Benny X2.
20:10, Today: Sonliin rolled 39 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 10.  Champions call vs Will  G1.
20:09, Today: Sonliin rolled 35 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 6.  Champions call vs Will  X2.
20:09, Today: Sonliin rolled 40 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 11.  Benny X1.
20:08, Today: Sonliin rolled 32 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 3.  Benny X1.
20:08, Today: Sonliin rolled 36 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 7.  Benny X1.
20:08, Today: Sonliin rolled 31 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 2.  Champions call vs Will  X1.


This message was last edited by the GM at 02:33, Tue 21 June 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 394 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Sun 19 Jun 2016
at 12:28
  • msg #28

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley watches all the firebreathing, magic attacking, blade flashing combat outside. Seeing a dragon quite too close to him, he decided it would be better for everybody if he focused on getting the lady and himself out of there. He sent a quick telepathic message to Harald so he does not worry-Harald, I am getting the lady to safety! He starts the process.

After sending forth his telepathic awareness, He vanishes from sight...first mentally and then quite physically. Appearing next to Amyria invisibly, he focuses upon her and they both teleport to the nearest building. The dragons may be able to detect them-but only if they knew where to look in the first place. Besides, they where busy fighting his friends.

OOC-Minor action-Sending awareness to find Amyria as shown in map.

Minor action-Setting up mink Blank Field.

Move action-Using song of Transition to teleport Next to Amyria.

Action point-Teleporting self and Amyria to current position. If I can teleport us both inside the new building via looking through a window from ether my view points or my projected awareness's view point I will do so. Amyria will be on my floating disk-and because she is not active she will be covered by my Tenser's Circular Shield item-giving her and everything else but myself on the disk resist all 20. Note - my mind blank will make me and the lady invisible, so even when we arrive at our destination we can't be seen.

This message was last edited by the player at 22:05, Mon 20 June 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1131 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 21 Jun 2016
at 03:43
  • msg #29

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin wipes out a number of the angels, who explode in blasts of light. Sonliin is wary of this and covers his eyes. Spotting the kidnapping devils, he teleports in and utters a howl that pulls all his enemies in closer. To Sonliin’s surprise, another enemy that he had not seen was pulled in.

The assassin devils around Sonliin concentrate their attacks on him. He takes several painful blows in the process. Meanwhile, another one appears near a window and smashes it with its sword. Something can be heard moving nearby, but that thing can’t be seen.

X1, X2 and X4 attack Sonliin, hitting (Fort 46, 43, 46) for 21, 33, and 37 damage. Sonliin also gains ongoing 5 untyped damage (save ends). X3 appears after attacking the window near him.  Sonliin uses an interrupt to avoid the third hit.

Martha is up!

Initiative:
Xs
Martha <==
numbers, Gs (note Harald’s active power on Gs’ turn)
Zog , Harald
Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with X2.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 17 temps No1 Immune to cold until EOAgon’sNT, +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -35 No1 15 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects  until EOMartha’sNT    Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No115 cold resistance  and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition-0
Harald 33 temps No0 Devastation’s Wake; 15 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT, +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point  0
Martha -8 No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse 0
Sonliin  -28 No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, interrupt (see below)0
Zog -29 No115 cold resistance and +4 vs. Fear Effects until EOMartha’sNT, insubstantial and fly speed 6 (hover) until EOZog’sNT, blinded until EOZog’sNT, dazed (save ends) - Used:   0
D1 -23 No1 Used:0
D2 -67 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed: Frightful Presence0
D3 -97No1 Used:0
D4 -139 No1Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used:0
1 - No0 Used:0
2 - No0 Used:0
4 10 temps No0 Used:0
X1 -58 No0 Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used:0
X2 -58 No0Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
X3 - No0 Used:0
X4 -58 No0 Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
X5 - No0 Used:0
G1 -73 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
G2 -93 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used:0
G3 -58 No0Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
G4 -58 No0 Used:0
G5 -73 No0 Takes free attack from Harald to start its turn, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNTUsed:0

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:23, Tue 21 June 2016.
Martha
player, 129 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 21 Jun 2016
at 06:26
  • msg #30

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha tires to keep the dragons occupied.

Move: South a few squares
Minor: Spirit of Healing on square near Xog and Agon. Any ally on or adj to Spirit (sun symbol) regains +7hp on each hit vs an enemy.
Free: use Ring of the Zealous Daily item power on Turn Undead (powers it up eont)
standard: Turn Undead (Martha's TU works on Undead AND Dragons!), d20+31/33 (incl +4 Mo1000L with Falchion Evil Undone & +1 rad & +2 CA D2 D4)) vs will vs all dragons in close burst 7, rolled 43/37/41/41 vs will; 33 radiant dmg (roll twice, pick highest damage roll Ring Radiant Storm) pushed 3 squares & restrained eont, radiant riders (can't hide or be obscured; +1 to hit with rad powers), +6 thps to Martha (rad). Miss half damage.



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7:19, Today: Martha rolled 35,37,47,41,31,32 using d20+31,d20+33,d20+31,d20+33,3d10+13,3d10+13 with rolls of 4,4,16,8,10,2,6,6,9,4.  Turn Undead (Dragon) vs D1,D2,D3,D4.
07:22, Today: Martha rolled 43 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 12.  Bennie reroll vs D1.
07:22, Today: Martha rolled 37 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 6.  Bennie reroll vs D1.
07:22, Today: Martha rolled 33 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 2.  Bennie reroll vs D1.



Martha gains +6 temporary hps

EDIT: choose not to push darratheir's dragon.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:23, Tue 21 June 2016.
Sonliin
player, 407 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 21 Jun 2016
at 13:24
  • msg #31

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

OOC:Immediate Interrupt Pure Devotion New Fort 44 until Eomnt. The second attack missed (33 damage one)
This message was last edited by the player at 13:26, Tue 21 June 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1132 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 21 Jun 2016
at 21:29
  • msg #32

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald, take a free attack on G5.

Martha, go ahead and push the dragon minis that you're going to push. I moved Darratheir's back.

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:30, Tue 21 June 2016.
Martha
player, 131 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 21 Jun 2016
at 21:47
  • msg #33

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Pushed: I just pushed D3 3 squares and D1 one square so they would be in range for Darra and for Martha next round.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 425 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 21 Jun 2016
at 22:05
  • msg #34

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald nipped with with an opportunistic attack on one of the enemy.



23:03, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 44 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 12 after bennie re-rolls.
23:03, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 24 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 8,1.  damage if hit.

EpicOne
GM, 1133 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 21 Jun 2016
at 22:33
  • msg #35

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha’s declaration results in quailing dragons, something that one does not often see from a dragon much less a silver one. The remaining angels, meanwhile, surge around and assault Zog, though they do not hurt the blinded elementalist as much as they might expect.

Meanwhile, the burly devils inside concentrate their attacks on Sonliin. They when one of them gouges him, it grabs him with its trident and drags him through the threat range of another devil, which gouges him. The devil that hit him in turn stabs Sonliin and slides him back into the center of the kill zone, where Sonliin is repeatedly stabbed by the devils! Harald at least gets a shot in on one of the devils in retaliation.

Martha hits all her targets. Zog is hit three times by 1, 2 and 4 respectively for a total of 42 hp. All the Gs hit Sonliin; one hits for 19 hp (AC 45) and one hits for 21 hp (AC 48). As G5 hits Sonliin, he slides him one square southeast, which triggers an interrupt attack by G2 which hits for 25 hp damage. Then G2 hits with his first attack, sliding Sonliin back to the center of the group, triggering interrupt attacks from G1, G3 and G5; G3 and G5 hit for 23 and 24 hp.

Zog and Harald are up! Sonliin is bloodied.

Initiative:
Xs
Martha
numbers, Gs (note Harald’s active power on Gs’ turn)
Zog , Harald<==
Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with X2.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 17 temps No1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -35 No1    Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No1  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition-0
Harald 33 temps No0 Devastation’s Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point  0
Martha 6 temps + -8 No1 Spirit of Healing active - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily 0
Sonliin  -120 YES1Ongoing 5 damage (save ends) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion (see below)0
Zog -50 No1insubstantial and fly speed 6 (hover) until EOZog’sNT, blinded until EOZog’sNT, dazed (save ends) - Used:   0
D1 -56 No1Restrained until EOMartha’sNT Used:0
D2 -100 No0 Restrained until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed: Frightful Presence0
D3 -130No1 Restrained until EOMartha’sNT Used:0
D4 -172 No1Restrained until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used:0
1 - No0 Used:0
2 - No0 Used:0
4 10 temps No0 Used:0
X1 -58 No0 Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used:0
X2 -58 No0Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
X3 - No0 Used:0
X4 -58 No0 Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
X5 - No0 Used:0
G1 -73 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
G2 -93 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used:0
G3 -58 No0Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
G4 -58 No0 Used:0
G5 -97 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Sonliin, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNTUsed:0

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Harald Gaptooth
player, 426 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Wed 22 Jun 2016
at 00:42
  • msg #36

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Desperate to relieve the pressure on Sonllin, Harald did what all good defenders did - he moved the pressure onto himself.

Slipping a short distance southwards he set up a clamour, smacking the flat of his axe onto his armour and yelling at the top of his voice.

“Hey!  Youse yins!  Get yer arses ower here and see if ye can keep me frae spreadin’ yer cowardice tae the fower winds.  Come oan!  All o’ ye's.  Ah kin tak' ye all oan, even if yer mammy’s are here tae help ye.”

To a very large respect the ploy worked.  Ignoring Sonllin, they all but stampeded towards the dwarf, almost pinning him a corner.  But of course that was his plan.  Spinning like a dervish, his axe bit into his opponents.

“See!  Ah told ye!  Much mair fun ower here.”

Move; Shift one square as per map
Standard: Warrior’s Urging; Pull enemies 3 squares till adjacent to me.  Attack
Mark all opponents

01:31, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 51 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 19.  Warrior's Urging vs X1.
01:31, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 51 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 19.  Warrior's Urging vs X4.
01:31, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 39 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 7.  Warrior's Urging vs G1.
01:32, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 41 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 9.  bennie vs G1.
01:32, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 45 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 13.  bennie again.
01:32, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 34 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 2.  Warrior's Urging vs G2.
01:33, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 37 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 5.  Bennie vs G2.
01:33, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 52 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 20.  and again.
01:32, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 45 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 13.  Warrior's Urging bs G3.
01:32, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 48 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 16.  Warrior's Urging vs G5.

01:34, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 31 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 6,10.  damage vs G1, G3, G5.
Crit damage vs X1, X4, G2 = 35 + 20 ongoing (save ends)

Zog the Faceless
player, 322 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 22 Jun 2016
at 03:22
  • msg #37

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog smirks at all of Harald's smack-talk as he tries to blink the bright spots out of his eyes. Happily, he did not need to be able to see to attack. He stepped away from the angels and unleashed a dancing blast of static that wiped the three enemies from the Celestian ground.

Shift to position, Static Charge on all three angels, easily hit all three. Minimum damage destroys them even with temps. Heal 21 hp courtesy of Martha's Spirit of Healing. Probably get blinded again, but dems the berries. Cease being insubstantial.

23:19, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 49,41,41 using 1d20+29,1d20+29,1d20+29 with rolls of 20,12,12.  Static Charge on 1,2,4.

Agon
player, 357 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 22 Jun 2016
at 17:12
  • msg #38

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon charged through the door, force magic flaring around him. He locked on to Amyria with his mind, and onto two of the nearby demons with immense hands of pure energy. "She's ours!" He snarled. The archmage had walked all the planes in the multiverse, and he preempted the obvious ways the devils might retreat with consummate skill.

[Move] to location
[Standard] Bigby's Grasping Hands
  vs X2: +42 vs Reflex, 38 damage and Grabbed
  vs X1: +32 vs Reflex,
[Minor] Sustain Hands
EpicOne
GM, 1134 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 22 Jun 2016
at 17:33
  • msg #39

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald summons the enemies, pulling them now all to himself. He leaves gaping wounds on several of their bodies and punishes them all to some degree. Zog, meanwhile, wipes out the remaining angels and is blinded again in the process.

Harald hits all his targets and crits a few :-) Zog takes out the last minions, but gets hit with a blinding attack a couple times, so he’s blinded until end of his next turn again.

Agon and Darratheir are up! Sonliin is bloodied.

Initiative:
Xs
Martha
Gs (note Harald’s active power on Gs’ turn)
Zog , Harald
Agon, Darratheir<==
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 17 temps No1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -35 No1    Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No1  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition-0
Harald 33 temps No0 Devastation’s Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha 6 temps + -8 No1 Spirit of Healing active - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily 0
Sonliin  -120 YES1Ongoing 5 damage (save ends) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion (see below)0
Zog -50 No1insubstantial and fly speed 6 (hover) until EOZog’sNT, blinded until EOZog’sNT, dazed (save ends) - Used:   0
D1 -56 No1Restrained until EOMartha’sNT Used:0
D2 -100 No0 Restrained until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed: Frightful Presence0
D3 -130No1 Restrained until EOMartha’sNT Used:0
D4 -172 No1Restrained until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used:0
X1 -113 YES0 Marked by Harald, 20 ongoing damage (save ends), immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used:0
X2 -58 No0Marked by Sonliin,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
X3 - No0Marked by Harald,  Used:0
X4 -113 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Marked by Harald,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
X5 - No0 Marked by Harald, Used:0
G1 -104 No0Marked by Harald,  Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
G2 -148 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Harald,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used:0
G3 -89 No0Marked by Harald,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
G4 -89 No0 Used:0
G5 -97 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Harald, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNTUsed:0

Agon
player, 358 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 22 Jun 2016
at 17:36
  • msg #40

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon charged through the door, force magic flaring around him. He locked on to Amyria with his mind, and onto two of the nearby demons with immense hands of pure energy. "She's ours!" He snarled. The archmage had walked all the planes in the multiverse, and he preempted the obvious ways the devils might retreat with consummate skill.

[Move] to location
[Standard] Bigby's Grasping Hands
  vs X2: +42 vs Reflex, 38 damage and Grabbed
  vs X1: +32 vs Reflex,
[Minor] Sustain Hands


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13:11, Today: Agon rolled 38 using 2d10+24 with rolls of 10,4.  damage.
13:08, Today: Agon rolled 30 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 2.  Bigby's Hands vs X1.
13:06, Today: Agon rolled 42 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 14.  Bigby's Hands vs X2.


Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 120 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 23 Jun 2016
at 20:04
  • msg #41

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

When he saw the poor Sonliin completely surrounded by the devils, Darratheir felt bad for him and he wanted to help him but when Agon then appeared, he revised his judgment. "Excuse me. There's a dragon knocking at the door and I think he want a good correction." He then turned in the direction of the door where the silver dragon was visible and, looking at the tip of his spear, he said : "Wanna kick some Dragon ass, Arrow of Fate ?"

In a precise move, the barbarian stroke the dragon's chest with his spear, being able to hit it where some of his scales were less resistant. And as Darratheir was going to strike again in his fury, he felt the spear moving almost by itself in his hands to hurt the dragon one more time, like if it was answering to the Dragonborn's previous question.

This demonstration of power stroke his closest enemies right in their soul, for what they had left resembling a soul.


Standard action: Oak Hammer Rage vs D1 - Critical hit for 100 damage (If I'm not wrong)
Free MBA thanks to rampage vs D1 - 45 vs AC for 29 damage
Land's Fury - Each unbloodied enemy withing 10 squares of me takes 31 damage

D1 takes 129 damage (+31 if unbloodied) and his prone UEOMNT
Every other unbloodied enemy expect D4 take 31 damage.
I spent a single benny.

21:39, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 52 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 19.  Oak Hammer Rage vs D1's AC.
21:49, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 100 using 9d12+68 with rolls of 2,1,2,5,4,5,4,7,2.  Damage roll.
21:50, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 36 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 3.  Free MBA vs D1.
21:51, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 45 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 12.  Benny reroll.
21:51, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 29 using 2d12+20 with rolls of 5,4.  MBA damage.

EpicOne
GM, 1136 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 24 Jun 2016
at 00:25
  • msg #42

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon damages and grabs one of the sneaky devils; Darratheir literally causes the ears of several of the devils to bleed as he hurts their minds and damages the dragon. Ironically, the dragon seems the least hurt in this barrage, though he does take some gashes and is knocked prone. He stands again and lets out a terrible roar that rocks several of the party to the core. He then breathes silvery cold over several others in the party; after this cold clears, Sonliin is lying on the ground.

Meanwhile, the other three dragons breathe their cold breath on Martha and Zog; Zog takes the worst of it, leaving him prone on the ground as well. Martha isn’t feeling that fantastic herself.

Things are looking grim for the party.

D1 stands up and attacks Darratheir, Sonliin, Agon, Martha and Zog with Frightful Presence; hits Darratheir, Sonliin, Martha and Zog. All four are Stunned until end of the dragon’s next turn. D1 then uses his Action Point and breathes on Sonliin, Darratheir, X2 and Agon; he hits Sonliin and Agon for 32 cold and vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends); he misses Darratheir and X2, doing 16 cold damage to each.

D3 breathes on Martha & Zog, hitting Zog for 33 hp and gritting Martha for 49 hp; both are vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends). D2 breathes on Zog, hitting him for 34 hp cold after Vunlerable. D4 also breathes on Zog, hitting him for 52 damage after Vulnerable. Zog is down.

Sonliin and Gromley are up! Sonliin is dying—death save for Sonliin unless he can avoid the damage soxqmehow along with other saves you need to make. Zog, you still owe me a save vs. dazed. (Zog is also dying on his turn.)

Initiative:
Xs
Martha
Gs (note Harald’s active power on Gs’ turn)
Zog , Harald
Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley<==

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -15 No1Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -51 No1 STUNNED until EOD1’SNT  Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No1  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition-0
Harald 33 temps No0 Devastation’s Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha -51 No1 STUNNED until EOD1’SNT, Spirit of Healing active, Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)  - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily 0
Sonliin  -141 YES1STUNNED until EOD1’SNT, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends), DYING (no failed saves), Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)  Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion (see below)0
Zog -166 YES1STUNNED until EOD1’SNT, blinded until EOZog’sNT, dazed (save ends), Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends), DYING - Used:   0
D1 -229 No0Restrained until EOMartha’sNT Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon0
D2 -100 No0 Restrained until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon0
D3 -130No1 Restrained until EOMartha’sNT Used: Breath Weapon0
D4 -172 No1Restrained until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used: Breath Weapon0
X1 -113 YES0 Marked by Harald, 20 ongoing damage (save ends), immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used:0
X2 -112 YES0Marked by Sonliin,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT, Grabbed by Agon’s Hand  Used:0
X3 -31 No0Marked by Harald,  Used:0
X4 -113 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Marked by Harald,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
X5 - No0 Marked by Harald, Used:0
G1 -135 YES0Marked by Harald,  Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
G2 -148 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Harald,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used:0
G3 -130 YES0Marked by Harald,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT  Used:0
G4 -89 No0 Used:0
G5 -128 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Harald, immobilized until EOSonliin’sNTUsed:0

Gromley Underhill
player, 397 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 24 Jun 2016
at 00:51
  • msg #43

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Ah...bugger it!" Gromley swore. He had no choice. He could not maintain one of his ongoing powers if it let his friends die. So, his mind blank ended, but his projected awareness moved to the door of the building it was in-and sent healing energy into Zog.

OOC-Move action-moves awareness to current position.

Minor action-Uses Skald's Aura Effect-Aura 5 last until end of the encounter.
and Gromley uses another minor action and Zog can spend a healing surge+12 as well.

Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 2 more times by any player-even to help someone else.

20:49, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 12 using 5d6 with rolls of 1,2,6,2,1.  Zog healing.

This message was last edited by the player at 15:55, Fri 24 June 2016.
Sonliin
player, 409 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 24 Jun 2016
at 02:28
  • msg #45

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As the wave of cold struck Sonliin, a spark inside him started to glow, bringing him away from the brink of death as his resolution caused the effects of the dragon to wash over him. "My turn. Don't move Harald. I'll try not to hurt you too much." was all that was heard before a blast of thunder, like the sound of a large dragon erupted from him, washing over the Devils in the area. Stepping around the fountain, he started to assist the others in protecting themselves.


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OOC:
Superior Will allows a Save at the beginning of the round from Stun (16).
Ignore the 5 ongoing from Superior Fortitude.

Free Action: Return to the Living (Pal 22, Triggers when at 0 hp or below) Spend 4 surges

Standard:Shout of Condemnation, Vs Will (4 Benny used)
Use the 3 on the Dice of Auspicious fortune to miss Harald, (32 Will/Half damage)
G3/39, G1/Crit (58 thunder, 15 radiant), X1/46, G2/36, G5(not G4)/46, X3/46, X4/42 (
Those that were hit are marked and take 43 Thunder/5 ongoing (Save ends)
(17 radiant if they do not attack him)
Move:5' to new location.
Minor:Divine Aegis

Saved vs Vulnerable 10 (14)
22:21, Today: Sonliin rolled 14 using 1d20 with rolls of 14.  Save Vs Vulnerable 10.
22:05, Today: Sonliin rolled 5,38 using 2d6,3d8+22, unique dice with rolls of 2,3,5,3,8.  Thunder damage.
22:16, Today: Sonliin rolled 42 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 13.  Benny X4.
22:14, Today: Sonliin rolled 32 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 3.  Shout of Condemnation X4.
22:04, Today: Sonliin rolled 46 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 17.  Benny X3.
22:04, Today: Sonliin rolled 36 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 7.  Benny X3.
22:04, Today: Sonliin rolled 31 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 2.  Shout of Condemnation X3.
22:03, Today: Sonliin rolled 46 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 17.  Benny on G4. (should be G5)
22:02, Today: Sonliin rolled 34 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 5.  Shout of Condemnation G4.
22:01, Today: Sonliin rolled 36 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 7.  Shout of Condemnation G2.
22:00, Today: Sonliin rolled 46 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 17.  Benny on X1.
21:59, Today: Sonliin rolled 30 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 1.  Shout of Condemnation X1.
21:58, Today: Sonliin rolled 49 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 20.  Shout of Condemnation G1.
21:57, Today: Sonliin rolled 39 using 1d20+29, unique dice with rolls of 10.  Shout of Condemnation G3.
21:21, Today: Sonliin rolled 16 using 1d20 with rolls of 16.  Save vs Stun (Superior Will).


This message was last edited by the GM at 17:03, Fri 24 June 2016.
Martha
player, 135 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 24 Jun 2016
at 15:54
  • msg #46

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Immediate interrupt: primal bottle, negates dragons stun on Martha.
Zog the Faceless
player, 323 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 24 Jun 2016
at 16:47
  • msg #47

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

12:46, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 12 using 1d20 with rolls of 12.  Saving throw (dazed).
EpicOne
GM, 1140 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 24 Jun 2016
at 17:28
  • msg #48

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin’s roar mildly bothers Harald and one of the guard devils. Meanwhile, Martha casually raises her holy symbol and throws off the fear inflicted upon her by the dragon.

The assassin devils take this dizzying barrage of attacks stoically, then to a one smirk as they turn invisible. Most of them can be heard heading toward the broken window to the south to go out, presumably trying to find Amyria. One of them outside—one previously unseen by the party—smashes the window near Gromley and then casually throws a net of shadows, which Gromley eludes but which ensnares Amyria. It does not seem to harm her—yet.

Sonliin misses Harald (by design) and G2 for half damage and hits/crits a bunch of others. Martha is not stunned.
X1-4 turn invisible. X1, X3 and X4 all move—you can hear them moving out of the window to the south. If you have a Passive Perception of 43, you can spot/target them; if not you have to make a Perception roll of 43 to do so. X2 is still in place. X1 and X4 make saving throws against affects on them, X3 fails.

Martha is up!

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 2 more times by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha <==
Gs
Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -15 No1Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -51 No1 STUNNED until EOD1’SNT  Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—2 uses left  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura-0
Harald 12 temps No0 Devastation’s Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha -51 No1 STUNNED until EOD1’SNT, Spirit of Healing active, Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)  - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 0
Sonliin  -1 YES1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance), Ongoing 5 damage (save ends), Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)  Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living4
Zog -113 YES1STUNNED until EOD1’SNT, blinded until EOZog’sNT, Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)- Used:   0
D1 -229 No0Restrained until EOMartha’sNT Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon0
D2 -100 No0 Restrained until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon0
D3 -130No1 Restrained until EOMartha’sNT Used: Breath Weapon0
D4 -172 No1Restrained until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used: Breath Weapon0
X1 -174 YES0 Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X2 -112 YES0Marked by Sonliin,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT, Grabbed by Agon’s Hand  Used:0
X3 -79 No0Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends) Used:0
X4 -161 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X5 - No0 Marked by Harald, Used:0
G1 -191 YES0Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends), Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
G2 -168 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Harald,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used:0
G3 -173 YES0Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends) Used:0
G4 -89 No0 Used:0
G5 -171 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends)Used:0

This message was last edited by the GM at 17:28, Fri 24 June 2016.
Martha
player, 136 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sat 25 Jun 2016
at 08:11
  • msg #49

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Zog and I won't be able to hold these dragons here', Martha shouts into the chaotic building, her voice quaverering as she concentrates all her energy into keeping the dragons at bay. 'We need to regroup. Into the building?' The shield of protection she has erected around herself and Zog still holds strong, but she is almost spent.

Shift North
Wrath upon Dragons (burst 5) vs D2,D3 & D4 (+2 CA Martha), hit 39,45 & 41 vs will (with bennie), take 14 force dmg, DAZED & -4 to attack rolls eont. Martha regains 7*3=21hp from SoH
Saved vs. vulnerability
Minor: Healing Word on Martha & Zog


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)

16:39, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Martha, rolled 20 using 1d20 with rolls of 20.  Saving throw.
13:45, Today: Martha rolled 78 using 7d6+44 with rolls of 6,6,5,1,4,6,6.  Healing Word on Zog.09:04, Today: Martha rolled 33,45,41,14 using d20+28,d20+28,d20+28,d12+13 with rolls of 5,17,13,1.  Wrath upon Dragons (burst 5) vs D2,D3 & D4.
09:04, Today: Martha rolled 39 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 11.  Bennie vs D2.


Martha: on full hp; +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont
Zog: +78hp & +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.
Dragons 1,3,4: -14hp, dazed & -4 atks eont.

This message was last edited by the GM at 20:40, Sat 25 June 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1141 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 25 Jun 2016
at 23:36
  • msg #50

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha wipes away all her own wounds and eliminates most of Zog’s wounds as well as giving both of them a bit of a boost.

Inside the building, the guard devils mount a desperate attack on Sonliin, who has occupied their attention. One of them teleports to the other side of Sonliin but misses him with its trident. Several others teleport back and forth attacking him, but thanks to his new defenses, they all miss.

Meanwhile, outside, the remaining guard devil moves and climbs in the window near Gromley, flying right over where the invisible gnome is. Hearing something, the guard devil lands and tries to attack the gnome, but hits nothing but air.

G4 moves to current location and misses Gromley with a natural 1.

G2 teleports to current location, misses Sonliin. G5 hits Sonliin (AC 46) but misses due to Sonliin's use of Shield. G1 then on its turn misses due to Shield. Finally, G3 misses Sonliin on its proper turn. Sonliin takes a total of 117 hp.

Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir are up!

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 2 more times by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha
Gs
Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir<==
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -15 No1Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -51 No1 STUNNED until EOD1’SNT  Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—2 uses left  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura-0
Harald 12 temps No0 Devastation’s Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha - No1 Spirit of Healing active,  +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.
 
- Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -1 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield4
Zog -35 No1 +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.,STUNNED until EOD1’SNT, blinded until EOZog’sNT, Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)- Used:   0
D1 -229 No0Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon0
D2 -114 No0 Dazed & -4 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon0
D3 -144No1Dazed & -4 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT Used: Breath Weapon0
D4 -186 No1Dazed & -4 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used: Breath Weapon0
X1 -174 YES0 Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X2 -112 YES0Marked by Sonliin,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT, Grabbed by Agon’s Hand  Used:0
X3 -79 No0Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends) Used:0
X4 -161 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X5 - No0 Marked by Harald, Used:0
G1 -191 YES0Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends), Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed:0
G2 -168 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Harald,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used: Infernal Assault 0
G3 -173 YES0Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends) Used: Infernal Assault0
G4 -89 No0 Used:0
G5 -171 No0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends)Used: Infernal Assault0

This message was last edited by the GM at 12:54, Tue 28 June 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 324 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sun 26 Jun 2016
at 01:00
  • msg #51

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog stands, quaking for a moment from the noise of the dragon's roar--but then his vision begins to return, his eyes begin to narrow in anger. "Gonna...pay...for that..." he growls...

Benny to make save vs. Vulnerable to damage. Un-stunned, un-blinded.
20:59, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 15 using 1d20 with rolls of 15.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
20:59, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 1 using 1d20 with rolls of 1.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
20:59, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 1 using 1d20 with rolls of 1.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
20:59, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 1 using 1d20 with rolls of 1.  Benny.
20:59, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 7 using 1d20 with rolls of 7.  Save vs. Vulnerable.

Sonliin
player, 411 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sun 26 Jun 2016
at 01:28
  • msg #52

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As the Devil tried to grab Sonliin, a shield of force enveloped the paladin, making him an even tougher foe and  causing the blows to bounce off of him.

OOC:Shield as Immediate Interrupt New AC 47 (Base 41, +2 for Stance and +4 AC/Reflex for Shield until Eomnt)

Agon
player, 360 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sun 26 Jun 2016
at 05:53
  • msg #54

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Devils bounced like bowling pins as Agon unleashed the thunder on their enemies. Harald was slightly deafened, but if anything the tactic situation was made even better.

[KP] 16-Used on first miss to increase to +44 vs Ref
[Move] Direct free Hand to attack X
  G1: +37 vs Reflex, 40 damage & Grabbed
[Standard] Thunderlance SW
  X1: +32 vs Ref, 35 damage. Effect Push 4
  X3: +48 vs Ref, CRIT! 57 damage. Effect Push 4
  X4: +39 vs Ref, 35 damage. Effect Push 4

  G1: +48 vs Ref, CRIT! 57 damage. Effect Push 4
  G2: +41 vs Ref, 35 damage. Effect Push 4
  G3: +36 vs Ref, 35 damage. Effect Push 4
  G4: +34 vs Ref, 35 damage. Effect Push 4
Sonliin: +25 vs Reflex, Miss
Harald: +37 vs Reflex, 17 damage
[Minor] Sustain Bigby's Hands

Save: 5 fail. spend Benny to auto succeed.

Harald and Sonliin are are *Pushed 4* but I'll let them move their tokens




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15:31, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 13 using 4d6 with rolls of 6,3,2,2.  Extra damage from crit.
22:29, Today: Agon rolled 37 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 14.  thunderlance vs harald.
22:29, Today: Agon rolled 25 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 2.  thunderlance vs Sonliin.
22:27, Today: Agon rolled 2 using 1d6 with rolls of 2.  evoker damage reroll.
22:27, Today: Agon rolled 34 using 4d6+20 with rolls of 3,6,1,4.  damage.
22:26, Today: Agon rolled 44 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 16.  Thunderlance vs G5.
22:26, Today: Agon rolled 46 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 18.  Thunderlance vs G3.
22:26, Today: Agon rolled 41 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 13.  Thunderlance vs G2.
22:26, Today: Agon rolled 35 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 7.  Thunderlance vs G1.
22:24, Today: Agon rolled 39 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 11.  Thunderlance vs X4.
22:24, Today: Agon rolled 48 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 20.  Thunderlance vs X3.
22:24, Today: Agon rolled 32 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 4.  Thunderlance vs X1.
22:22, Today: Agon rolled 40 using 2d10+24 with rolls of 10,6.  damage.
22:21, Today: Agon rolled 37 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 9.  Bigby's Hands vs X1.
22:20, Today: Agon rolled 16 using 1d20 with rolls of 16.  keeper's prescience.


This message was last edited by the GM at 20:45, Sun 26 June 2016.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 121 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sun 26 Jun 2016
at 08:13
  • msg #55

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Somehow, the Dragon managed to stunned Darratheir who was unable to act for a moment. Shaking his head, he tried to regain control of his body. He stared at the Silver Dragon, his mind fuming !
Harald Gaptooth
player, 429 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sun 26 Jun 2016
at 13:35
  • msg #56

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald managed to resist some of the pushing from Agon's power and ended up almost behind the guard devils.  He shook his head to clear it before delivering a massive blow to the nearest devil.

"That'll sort ye oot" he muttered darkly as his axe followed through to hit the next devil as well.


14:31, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 51 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 19.  Cleave vs G3.  CRIT!  Damage 35 + 20 ongoingo
Cleave: = 7 damage to G5

EpicOne
GM, 1146 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 26 Jun 2016
at 20:56
  • msg #57

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Zog regains his senses (literally and figuratively) and Darratheir shakes off the dragon’s roar,  Harald swings and badly wounds one of the guard devils, dinging another. Then, Agon swings his force-hand around and grabs a guard devil, whose head he then blows off with a thunder lance that also blasts another guard devil, zaps Harald slightly and pushes everyone a bit.
The dragon engaging Darratheir roars madly and starts tearing at Darratheir, opening gashes as it tries to claw and bite the dragonborn to bits.
Meanwhile, outside, the dragons dazed by Martha’s sanction, seeming rather annoyed, close in on Martha and Zog, cutting off most routes of escape. One even risks a free attack from Martha.
The Bigby’s Hand kills G1. Only G1, G2 and Harald are hit by Thurnderlance, G1 with a crit, natch. G1 dies.
D1 does three attacks on Darratheir, hitting with each (AC 42,45,44) for 18, 14 and 21 damage for a total of 53 hp.

D2-4 use their dazed round to move into the position as shown on the map. D4 provokes an OA from Martha.

Sonliin and Gromley are up!  Sonliin and Harald, you are both pushed 4 squares away from Agon—move your minis as you like now before anything else.

Martha you also owe me an OA on D4.

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 2 more times by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha
Gs
Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley<==

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -15 No1Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -104 No1  Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—2 uses left  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura-0
Harald -5 No0 Devastation’s Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha - No1 Spirit of Healing active, Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends), +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.
 
- Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -1 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield4
Zog -35 No1 +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.- Used:   0
D1 -229 No0Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon0
D2 -114 No0 Dazed & -4 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon0
D3 -144No1Dazed & -4 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT Used: Breath Weapon0
D4 -186 No1Dazed & -4 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used: Breath Weapon0
X1 -174 YES0 Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X2 -112 YES0Marked by Sonliin,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT, Grabbed by Agon’s Hand  Used:0
X3 -136 YES0Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends) Used:0
X4 -161 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X5 - No0 Marked by Harald, Used:0
G2 -203 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Harald,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used: Infernal Assault 0
G3 -208 YES0Marked by Harald, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends), ongoing 20 damage (save ends) Used: Infernal Assault0
G4 -89 No0 Used:0
G5 -178 YES0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends)Used: Infernal Assault0

Harald Gaptooth
player, 430 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sun 26 Jun 2016
at 21:03
  • msg #58

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Moved Harald
Gromley Underhill
player, 399 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Sun 26 Jun 2016
at 22:10
  • msg #59

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Oh bloody hell! Three dragons!? With it soon to be four!?" Gromley said, looking through his projected awareness at the fate of Zog and Martha. Then he noticed the devils coming for him and the sleeping Deva, and he made up his mind right away. "Tootles!" He said to the foes coming for his now visible form, and vanished, only to reappear-floating disk and Deva included-right next to Martha and Zog.

"Forgive my rudeness, Lady Martha-but I can think of better places for you and Zog to be!" With than he vanished once again-now reappearing in a building at the far side of the courtyard. Using his awareness as visual aid to look into its windows-Zog, Martha, and the Deva where now inside the building. Using the furniture and other materials as cover to hide.

I hope I did not bollox up your plans too much. Gromley said silently via telepathy to both Zog and Martha.

OOC-Minor action-maintaining song of transition.

Move action-teleport next to Martha.

Standard action-Teleport me, deva, and Zog and Martha to current postion. I have secert stride so I can make stealth rolls while moving without any minus.

18:09, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 32 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 10.  Re-roll with bennie.
18:09, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 26 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 4.  Stealth w/secret stride feat.

Sonliin
player, 415 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 27 Jun 2016
at 01:35
  • msg #60

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Seeing that most of the devils had headed outside, Sonliin targeted the trio of silver dragons he has seen out the window, bringing a blast of fire to harm them before heading to deal with the lone assassin devil near the entrance.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
OOC:Standard, use Ring of Borrowed Spells, (Combust) Dragon 2&3 40 reflex and dragon 4 39 reflex for 30 fire damage.
Move to new location
Minor: Use Gromley’s Skald’s Aura on Darratheir
(Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 2 more times by any player-even to help someone else.)

21:32, Today: Sonliin rolled 30 using 5d6+21 with rolls of 2,2,3,1,1.  Fire damage.
21:32, Today: Sonliin rolled 39 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 11.  Combust vs reflex Dragon 4 Fire.
21:31, Today: Sonliin rolled 40 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 12.  Combust vs reflex Dragon 3 Fire.
21:31, Today: Sonliin rolled 40 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 12.  Combust vs reflex Dragon 2 Fire.

08:49, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Darratheir Burnedbear, rolled 66 using 5d6+49 with rolls of 2,5,3,4,3.  Healing from Skald's Aura.


This message was last edited by the GM at 12:50, Tue 28 June 2016.
Martha
player, 139 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 28 Jun 2016
at 07:26
  • msg #61

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha lashes out at the provoking dragon.

08:25, Today: Martha rolled 50,18 using d20+31,4d4+11 with rolls of 19,4,1,1,1.  Sonnlinor's Hammer (CA) vs D4.
EpicOne
GM, 1149 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 28 Jun 2016
at 12:52
  • msg #62

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

There is audible cursing from the assassin devil who had tried to entrap Gromley and Amyria. He vanishes from sight, and his allies can be heard moving into position at the new building. The one indoors with Sonliin, already invisible, skulks out as well, though he sounds as if he’s limping badly. It’s clear that they can sense Amyria pretty precisely; the interesting question is how they deal with the heroes protecting her…

All the Xs  move to current position. ALL OF THEM ARE INVISIBLE. X2 does not provoke from Sonliin when he moves out the broken window to the south, because he’s invisible.

X3 makes his save vs. ongoing; X4 fails both of his.

Martha is up!

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha <==
Gs
Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -15 No1Vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends)  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -38 No1  Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura-0
Harald -5 No0 Devastation’s Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha - No1  +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.
 
- Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -1 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield4
Zog -35 No1 +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EOMartha’sNT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eoMartha’snt.- Used:   0
D1 -229 No0Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon0
D2 -144 No0 Dazed & -4 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNTUsed: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon0
D3 -174No1Dazed & -4 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT Used: Breath Weapon0
D4 -204 No1Dazed & -4 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT Used: Breath Weapon0
X1 -174 YES0 INVISIBLE, Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X2 -112 YES0INVISIBLE, Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X3 -141 YES0INVISIBLE,  Marked by Sonliin Used:0
X4 -181 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X5 - No0 INVISIBLE, Marked by Harald, Used:0
G2 -203 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Harald,  immobilized until EOSonliin’sNT Used: Infernal Assault 0
G3 -208 YES0Marked by Harald, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends), ongoing 20 damage (save ends) Used: Infernal Assault0
G4 -89 No0 Used:0
G5 -178 YES0 Grant CA and take -2 to hit until EODarratheir’sNT, Marked by Sonliin, Ongoing 5 damage (save ends)Used: Infernal Assault0

This message was last edited by the GM at 12:54, Tue 28 June 2016.
Martha
player, 140 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 28 Jun 2016
at 15:59
  • msg #63

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Something strange is going on here' says Martha to Zog, Gromley and Amyria in the empty building. 'Those silver dragons and angels were working with the devils. Anyone have any ideas?' She furrows her brow. She suspects this has something to do with the New Divine Order she tried to speak about with Agon earlier. She needed his input.

'We must protect Amyria, but we can't leave our friends out there to die', Martha points out. 'Gromley, can you see what's going on out there? I'll try and barricade the door, but we may need to create a distraction if the rest of our party is in trouble'.

She looks for anything to hold the door closed - ideally it has a bolt - and to reinforce it, like a piece of furniture nearby. She also assesses the windows: are these shut? Are they barred? Will they stop the devils from entering? Can they be barricaded if not?

Move to door and try to barricade it, using a bolt? A lock? Failing that pull something heavy up against it? Or even just lean on it?

EDIT based on GM feedback.

Martha rapidly realises there is no way they can hope to fortify this place. She tries to protect Amyria as best she can, and prepares for the inevitable assault (total defence +2 to defences).
This message was last edited by the player at 22:07, Tue 28 June 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1151 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 28 Jun 2016
at 23:05
  • msg #64

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The guard devils continue their coordinated assault. One of them moves up near Harald while another moves around him, stabbing the dwarf and shoving him, which allows his companion to rip into the warrior as well. The opportunist then charges Harald, but Harald blocks the blow. Meanwhile, the other guard devil in the building moves up and pushes Sonliin backwards. The guard devil by Harald tries to hit him, but misses, and has to reckon with a swing from Harald as punishment.

Meanwhile, the guard devil chasing Gromley heads out to find where this quarry went.

G3 moves to a position just west of Harald and hits him with Furious Assault, which pushes Harald 2 squares (3 minus 1 for Harald being a dwarf) and doing 23 damage. G2 takes interrupt to hit Harald for 25 hp. G2 then charges Harald and misses.

G5 moves and hits Sonliin for 14 hp. He pushes Sonliin to current location, where G3 barely misses him because of Harald’s Mark. Harald, you get your opportunity attack on  G3. G4 double moves.

G3 fails his save vs. the 20 ongoing. G5 makes his save vs. 5 ongoing.
Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir are up! Harald, be sure to take your mark attack on G3.

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha
Gs
Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir  <==
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -15 No1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -38 No1  Used:  0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura-0
Harald -28 No0 Devastation's Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha - No1  Total Defense- Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -15 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D1 -229 No0Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon0
D2 -144 No0 Used: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon0
D3 -174No1 Used: Breath Weapon0
D4 -204 No1Used: Breath Weapon0
X1 -174 YES0 INVISIBLE, Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X2 -112 YES0INVISIBLE, Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X3 -141 YES0INVISIBLE,  Marked by Sonliin Used:0
X4 -181 YES0 20 ongoing damage (save ends), Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X5 - No0 INVISIBLE, Marked by Harald, Used:0
G2 -203 YES0 Marked by Harald Used: Infernal Assault 0
G3 -228 YES0Marked by Harald,ongoing 20 damage (save ends) Used: Infernal Assault0
G4 -89 No0 Used:0
G5 -183 YES0 Marked by SonliinUsed: Infernal Assault0

This message was last edited by the GM at 15:21, Wed 29 June 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 432 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Wed 29 Jun 2016
at 00:01
  • msg #65

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

When one of the devils attacks Sonliin, Harald saw his opportunity and jumped in, axe whirling.

MBA vs G3

00:53, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 43 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 13.  MBA vs G3.
00:56, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 30 using 2d10+19 with rolls of 3,8.  damage from MBA.

As it is an attack from my mark I get +4 to attack and damage  (Devoted Challenge)
Also G3 is -2 to attack anyone till start of my nxt turn (Distracting Shield)

Agon
player, 363 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 29 Jun 2016
at 07:04
  • msg #66

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon directed his hands of force, on against a devil, and one out the window against the dragons. He hoped that the rest of the team was doing okay without Harald to stand between them and danger.

Later, when they had a moment, Agon would have some very sharp words for the being who's lapse had let devils and dragons penetrate to the heart of a celestial city. But for now, there was the battle.

[Move] Bigby vs G2
Attack +44 vs Ref, 38 damage
[Move] Bigby vs D4
Attack +30 vs Ref, Miss
[Minor] Sustain Bigby's Hands




Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
00:01, Today: Agon rolled 38 using 2d10+24 with rolls of 4,10.  damage.
00:00, Today: Agon rolled 30 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 2.  Bigby vs D4.


Harald Gaptooth
player, 433 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Wed 29 Jun 2016
at 17:21
  • msg #67

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Ignoring for the moment the most badly damaged guard devil, Harald charged into the last remaining foe.

"Here comes a chopper tae chop of yer heid!" he yelled as his axe sliced.



18:20, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 27 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 10,2.  damage vs G5.
18:19, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 46 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 14.  Charge vs G5.

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 125 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 29 Jun 2016
at 18:45
  • msg #68

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Reinvigorated by Sonliin's aura, Darratheir continue to pounder on the Silver Dragon blocking the door. Standing still, he stared at the large creature and without a move, he tried to impose his presence in the Dragon's mind as well as in the mind of two of the others.

Making the most of his intimidation and seeing as the dragon seemed unable to move, he then stroke it one more time with his spear, forcing him to fall on his knees.


Standard Action: Dragonfear Overwhelming vs D1 (44), D3 (38) and D4 (42)'s Will
I think I hit at least D1 and D4. Not sure about D3.
Hit: The target is stunned (Save Ends)
Aftereffect: The target takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls (Save ends)
Action point: Rage Strike vs D1's AC - 43 (Or 45 if stunned) for 61 damage

Summary: I used two bennies.
D1 is stunned (Save ends), prone (Save ends) and dazed (Until start of its next turn). It takes 61 damages. (If hit)
D3 and D4 are stunned and dazed until the start of their next turn. (If hit)

20:27, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 35,32,42 using 1d20+30,1d20+28,1d20+28 with rolls of 5,4,14.  Dragonfear Overwhelming vs D1, D3, D4.
20:27, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 44,38 using 1d20+30,1d20+28 with rolls of 14,10.  Using two bennies for D1 and D3.
20:36, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 43 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 12.  Rage Strike (Desert Wind Rage).
20:37, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 61 using 7d12+20 with rolls of 10,1,7,6,12,2,3.  Damage roll.

This message was last edited by the player at 07:22, Thu 30 June 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 326 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 30 Jun 2016
at 01:29
  • msg #69

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog listens for a moment. "I have an idea. Perhaps a foolish idea, but an idea." He moves up to the door, opens it and hears the sound of breathing or snickering on either side of the door. He raises his hands and blasts both invisible devils resoundingly and then, his hands raised, flies back next to Gromley. "Afraid I left the door open. I don't suppose you can teleport us again?"

Move up, minor to open door, blast X1 for 61 lightning and X4 for 52 lightning using Elemental Bolt with Elemental Escalation. Also due to Elemental Escalation, I fly backwards to my original spot. Spend 5 Bennies.

21:26, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 51,10,43,9 using 2d12+35,2d10,2d12+35,2d10 with rolls of 9,7,2,8,2,6,7,2.  Damage on X1,X4.
21:26, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 43 using 1d20+24 with rolls of 19.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
21:26, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 31 using 1d20+24 with rolls of 7.  Benny on 36.
21:25, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 42,36 using 1d20+24,1d20+24 with rolls of 18,12.  Bennies again.
21:25, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 39,36 using 1d20+24,1d20+24 with rolls of 15,12.  Bennies on both.
21:25, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 28,27 using 1d20+24,1d20+24 with rolls of 4,3.  Elem Bolt + Elem Esc on X1,X4 w/invis.

EpicOne
GM, 1152 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 30 Jun 2016
at 17:24
  • msg #70

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald kills the guard devil that dares to provoke his wrath. It disappears in a burst of fire and smoke that singes Harald’s beard. Agon proceeds to grab one of the other devils with the hand; he sends a hand after one of the dragons outside but misses it. Harald, meanwhile, charges another of the devils and hurts it badly.

Darratheir freezes not one, not two but three dragons in place with his action. He then strikes one of them, wounding it slightly. The dragons shake their heads cumbersomely, trying to clear them as their senses are overwhelmed by Darratheir’s attack.

Zog, for his part, opens the door and destroys two of the unsuspecting assassin devils, rather different from what they expected to happen.

The remaining dragon not stunned by Darratheir roars at the sight of Zog. He barrels toward the building where the three party members are and bursts through the wall, destroying the doorway. It glares down at you. “You cannot escape us. Surrender the deva and we will leave.”

Harald takes 10 hp when G3 dies. X1 and X4 are dead. D4 is the only one of the three dragons who makes his save versus being stunned.

Sonliin, Gromley are up! Harald, be sure to take your mark attack on G3.

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha
Gs
Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley<==

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -15 No1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -38 No0  Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point 0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura-0
Harald -38 No0 Devastation's Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha - No1  Total Defense- Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -15 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D1 -290 No0Stunned (save ends), prone Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon0
D2 -144 No0 Used: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon0
D3 -174No1 Stunned (save ends) Used: Breath Weapon0
D4 -204 No1The target takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls (Save ends) Used: Breath Weapon0
X2 -112 YES0INVISIBLE, Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X3 -141 YES0INVISIBLE,  Marked by Sonliin Used:0
X5 - No0 INVISIBLE, Marked by Harald, Used:0
G2 -241 YES0 Marked by Harald, grabbed by Agon’s hand Used: Infernal Assault 0
G4 -89 No0 Used:0
G5 -210 YES0 Marked by HaraldUsed: Infernal Assault0

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:26, Thu 30 June 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 403 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 30 Jun 2016
at 18:35
  • msg #71

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha:
"Gromley, can you see what's going on out there? I'll try and barricade the door, but we may need to create a distraction if the rest of our party is in trouble".


Not to worry, Lady. I can see and hear everything going on over there. Our friends are in much better shape than we, I am afraid-as we are drawing the foe to us. Gromley points out telepathically.

Zog:
"Afraid I left the door open. I don't suppose you can teleport us again?"


Consider it done...Gromley adds, but before he can a rather large lizard comes smashing inside.

Dragon:
“You cannot escape us. Surrender the deva and we will leave.”


I have a better idea, old chap. Why don't you use all your mighty dragon powers to kill those other three big dragons behind you? There's a good fellow. In the meantime, we have to go. Cheerio! Gromley communicates with the dragon's mind, and then attempts to alter its thinking. After doing so, he teleports his two friends, the deva in question, and himself into the northmost building.

OOC-Doing sudden control on Dragon 2, spending 6 psi points.

Note-I did move with stealth last round, so I may get combat advantage. Thus making my roll 41 rather than 39. I also have concealment via my friends standing in front of my small self.

14:58, Yesterday: Gromley Underhill rolled 37 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 15.  stealth porting with silent walk advantage.
14:28, Yesterday: Gromley Underhill rolled 39 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 12.  re-roll with added Bennie if 1st Bennie not enough.
14:27, Yesterday: Gromley Underhill rolled 39 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 12.  Re-roll with bennie.
14:27, Yesterday: Gromley Underhill rolled 29 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 2.  Sudden control vs D2, 6 psi point.

Will spend 3rd Bennie if I have to.

If hits, Dragon 2 is dominated until it makes a save. Due to my magic items, its save is at -2. The target is dominated until the end of your next turn. Until the domination ends, the target gains a bonus +12 to attack rolls and damage. Note - it does not have to use basic attacks.

Move action-Teleporting all of us to current location. 14:58, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 37 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 15.  stealth porting with silent walk advantage.

Minor action-Sustain song of transport.

This message was last edited by the GM at 13:32, Fri 01 July 2016.
Martha
player, 141 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 30 Jun 2016
at 18:48
  • msg #72

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

quote:
“You cannot escape us. Surrender the deva and we will leave.”


'Surrender to whom?' demands Martha, seconds before Gromley turns the lizard. 'To Asmodeus? I don;t think you work for him. To whom do you wish us to surrender the deva?' Martha - whilst having no intention of surrendering anyone, is eager to know in whose name these silver dragons and angels are fighting.
EpicOne
GM, 1153 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 30 Jun 2016
at 21:25
  • msg #73

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The dragon is about to answer before its eyes glaze over. "Yes master" it replies to Gromley.

Sonliin is up!
Sonliin
player, 418 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 1 Jul 2016
at 02:06
  • msg #74

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

<<Gromley, try to get Amyria where I can see her so I can send her to a demiplane and out of harms way for a while.>> Sonliin thought as he aimed a spell at the dragon blocking the door. "Have a nice visit of the planes!" he said to the dragon as a vortex started to form around it.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
OOC:Used Benny for Dimensional cascade on D4 Crit for 60 Acid, Thunder, Radiant and Necrotic plus another 17 Radiant from the warhammer. At the beginning of its next turn, it will disappear for a turn, returning the following turn and takes 5 ongoing of Acid, Thunder, Radiant and Necrotic until it saves.

21:59, Today: Sonliin rolled 17 using 5d6 with rolls of 2,6,2,2,5.  crit damage.
21:57, Today: Sonliin rolled 48 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 20.  benny .
21:57, Today: Sonliin rolled 33 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 5.  Dimensional cascade on D1 vs will.


This message was last edited by the GM at 13:29, Fri 01 July 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 405 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 1 Jul 2016
at 02:16
  • msg #75

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Sonliin (msg # 74):

The gnome ' s message was heard in Sonliin 's head. I considered such a tactic myself. However,I fear the demons can track her wherever she goes. And if we are not guarding her they may very well be able to hop planes to get to her.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:08, Fri 01 July 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1155 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 1 Jul 2016
at 13:43
  • msg #76

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley manages to dominate the dragon invading their building and then teleports to the next building over into a spot right next to the window; Zog, Martha and the unconscious Amyria go with him.

Meanwhile, Sonliin envelops the one active, free-willed dragon in an extra dimensional trap!

There is audible cursing from the invisible abductor-devils; they can be heard moving…

Gromley, it only takes one Benny to hit D2’s will. You can stop rolling stealth, it really isn’t going to help you in this situation unless you were invisible or some such.

The X’s move (speed 12, so all the moves you see on the board are single moves) and each readies an action.

Martha is up! Martha, reminder that you have no idea what’s going on outside.

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha<==
Gs
Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -15 No1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -38 No0  Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point 0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 6 Power Points0
Harald -38 No0 Devastation's Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha - No1  Total Defense- Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -15 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D1 -290 No0Stunned (save ends), prone Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon0
D2 -144 No0Dominated until EOGromley’sNT Used: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon0
D3 -174No1 Stunned (save ends) Used: Breath Weapon0
D4 -281 No1The target takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls (Save ends), Ongoing 5 Acid, Thunder, Radiant and Necrotic, OUT OF PLAY at start of its next turn until beginning of its following turn Used: Breath Weapon0
X2 -112 YES0INVISIBLE, Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X3 -141 YES0INVISIBLE,  Marked by Sonliin Used:0
X5 - No0 INVISIBLE Used:0
G2 -241 YES0 Marked by Harald, grabbed by Agon’s hand Used: Infernal Assault 0
G4 -89 No0 Used:0
G5 -210 YES0 Marked by HaraldUsed: Infernal Assault0

This message was last edited by the GM at 17:16, Fri 01 July 2016.
Martha
player, 142 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 1 Jul 2016
at 15:29
  • msg #77

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'What's going on Gromley?' asks Martha in a whisper.

OOC: GM does Martha know the positions of all unhidden enemies on the battlemap? I assume not from your comment above. If so, are the invisible X's hidden?
This message was last edited by the player at 15:30, Fri 01 July 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 406 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 1 Jul 2016
at 15:38
  • msg #78

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Martha (msg # 77):

Two dragons are dealt with for the moment-but it won't last. One is sent off to another plane for a brief time, and the forth I have under my control...temporarily. As for the devils I fear some can become invisible, so I don't know where all of them are, only a guess at their location. However, we can assume they are moving in our direction without any visual clue to our location. Gromley sent back to Martha's mind.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:19, Fri 01 July 2016.
Martha
player, 143 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 1 Jul 2016
at 16:34
  • msg #79

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Well, so long as the rest of the party is safe, we will defend Amyria here' decides Martha, whispering very quietly so as not to reveal their location.

Total Defence again. Primary aim: to protect Amyria.
Keeping as quiet as possible (not rolling stealth based on GM last post above)

EpicOne
GM, 1156 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 1 Jul 2016
at 19:14
  • msg #80

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The remaining guard devil outside gives up chasing what he can’t see—he goes back in the building and charges harald. Unfortunately for him, Harald blocks the blow ably.

Meanwhile, inside the building, the devil caught by Agon’s grasping hand wriggles against its grip. Unable to free itself, it unleashes a blast of hellfire that scorches Harald but doesn’t harm the other devil engaged with Harald. Then the other devil rushes in, and the remaining devil stabs at Harald, wounding him but failing to move the dwarf.

G4 charges at Harald and misses. G2 fails to escape from Grasping Hand, hits Harald and his ally G5 with hellfire breath weapon for 29 fire damage, which G5 ignores. G5 hits Harald for 15 hp.

Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir  are up!

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha
Gs
Zog , Harald, Agon, Darratheir  <==
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -15 No1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -38 No0  Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point 0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 6 Power Points0
Harald -82 No0 Devastation's Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha - No1  Total Defense- Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -15 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D1 -290 No0Stunned (save ends), prone Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon0
D2 -144 No0Dominated until EOGromley’sNT Used: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon0
D3 -174No1 Stunned (save ends) Used: Breath Weapon0
D4 -281 No1The target takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls (Save ends), Ongoing 5 Acid, Thunder, Radiant and Necrotic, OUT OF PLAY at start of its next turn until beginning of its following turn Used: Breath Weapon0
X2 -112 YES0INVISIBLE, Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X3 -141 YES0INVISIBLE,  Marked by Sonliin Used:0
X5 - No0 INVISIBLE Used:0
G2 -241 YES0 Marked by Harald, grabbed by Agon’s hand Used: Infernal Assault 0
G4 -89 No0 Used:0
G5 -210 YES0 Marked by HaraldUsed: Infernal Assault0

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:28, Mon 08 Aug 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 327 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 1 Jul 2016
at 23:51
  • msg #81

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog nods. "Agreeable, I think." He holds up his hand, ready to blast anything that comes through the door after them...

Ready elemental bolt, add elemental escalation if there are more than one. Spend Benny to hit reflex 42 for 43 hp (or 53 if Elemental Escalation); second target would hit reflex 45 for 71 hp.

19:50, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 10,55,16 using 2d10,2d12+35,2d10 with rolls of 9,1,11,9,8,8.  Elem Esc damage.
19:49, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 43 using 2d12+35 with rolls of 1,7.  Base damage.
19:49, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 42 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 13.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
19:49, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 37 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 8.  Benny on Bolt.
19:49, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 35,45 using 1d20+29,1d20+29 with rolls of 6,16.  Readied Elemental Bolt, elem esc if needed.

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 126 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sun 3 Jul 2016
at 11:45
  • msg #82

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Looking at the stunned and prone Dragon, Darratheir had a mischievous smile. "How does it feel to be at a mortal's mercy ? A Dragonborn on top of that!" He nodded at his spear and added. "Don't you recognize this weapon ? It told me that she like the taste of dragons blood. Or maybe it's just me who like it. You should have left when we offered you the opportunity."

His taunt finished, he simply tried to cut a mark on the large creature.


Standard Action: Howling Strike vs D1 - 48 vs AC for 40 damage + 3 from being already prone (Oak Hammer Rage) so that's a total of 43 damage

13:41, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 48 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 15.  Howling Strike vs D1's AC.
13:42, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 40 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 2,5,5,4,4.  Damage roll.

EpicOne
GM, 1157 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 3 Jul 2016
at 13:48
  • msg #83

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The dragon quails a bit as Darratheir opens a wound on its side!

D1 is bloodied! Agon and Harald are up.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 435 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sun 3 Jul 2016
at 19:48
  • msg #84

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald pointed across the room (at G2).

"Hey Aggie, Kin you feenish aff yon one whilst Ah dae the same tae these twa?"

With that he shuffled into a better position so that both devils faced his axe.

Move:  Shift as per map
Standard: Cleave vs G5; 47 ve AC; 30 damage if it hits
Cleave damage; 7 to G4.

20:45, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 30 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 6,9.  Damage on G5.
20:45, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 47 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 17.  Cleave on G5.

EpicOne
GM, 1159 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 3 Jul 2016
at 23:20
  • msg #85

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald strikes down his foe while wounding another.

G5 is down. Agon is up!
Agon
player, 364 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Mon 4 Jul 2016
at 17:04
  • msg #86

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"With pleasure!" Agon said. A hand of force swooped up the second devil, and slammed the two enemies into each other. Bones cracked and viscera went splat.

[Move] Direct Bigby's Hand vs G4
+38 vs Reflex, 40 damage and Grabbed
[Standard] Slam G2 & G4, 34 damage to each
[Minor] Sustain hands


OOC: First attack needs to hit, so will use Human Perseverance for +4 to Atk if it is a miss



Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
09:55, Today: Agon rolled 34 using 2d10+24 with rolls of 2,8. slam damage. 09:55, Today: Agon rolled 40 using 2d10+24 with rolls of 8,8. damage. 09:53, Today: Agon rolled 38 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 10. Bigby's Hand vs G4.

EpicOne
GM, 1160 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 4 Jul 2016
at 19:16
  • msg #87

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir drives the Arrow of Fate-sword hard into the dragon, which instinctively belches cold, chilling the barbarian and frosting Agon and Sonliin. Harald and Agon, meanwhile, conspire to destroy two of the devils, which each singe Harald when they are destroyed.

The dragon recently free from Darratheir’s mind-bending is sucked into a dimensional trap by Sonliin. The other dragons still reel from Darratheir’s mental power, while the final dragon surges forward and attacks his ally, bruising him.

D1 is bloodied by Darratheir; he uses Bloodied Breath as a free action to hit Darratheir for 34 cold and Agon and Sonliin for 17 cold. Darratheir is also vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends), the save for which you make this turn as it is still your turn.

G4 and G5 die; they both do 10 fire damage to Harald when they die. This bloodies Harald.

D1 and D2 fail their saves against Stunned again. Pathetic. D4 is out of play this round. D2 moves up and attacks D3, hitting twice for 54 hp damage. (Rolled a nat 1 on the miss, sadly.) D4 makes his save vs. ongoing at the START of his round per a power on his stat block before he takes damage, and also saves against the -2 vs attacks.

Sonliin and Gromley  are up! Darratheir, I also need a saving throw from you. Harald is bloodied.

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:

Zog is readied

Xs
Martha
G4
(Zog ,) Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley<==

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -32 No1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -72 No0Vulnerable 10 to all attacks (save ends, possibly over)  Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point 0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 6 Power Points0
Harald -102 YES0 Devastation's Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha - No1  Total Defense- Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -32 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D1 -333 YES0Stunned (save ends), prone Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6), Bloodied Breath0
D2 -144 No0Dominated until EOGromley’sNT Used: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6)0
D3 -228No1 Stunned (save ends) Used: Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6)0
D4 -281 No1OUT OF PLAY at start of its next turn until beginning of its following turn Used: Breath Weapon0
X2 -112 YES0INVISIBLE, Marked by SonliinUsed:0
X3 -141 YES0INVISIBLE,  Marked by Sonliin Used:0
X5 - No0 INVISIBLE Used:0
G4 -130 No0 Grabbed by Bigby Hand Used:0

Gromley Underhill
player, 407 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 4 Jul 2016
at 20:05
  • msg #88

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley knew the dragon under his control was about to break free. He also knew sooner or later the other two would be free of being stunned. I think I will give them something else to worry about. Gromley sent to his nearby friends.

From his awareness across the plaza, a telekentic bubble of force surrounded two of the reminaing dragon. They where lifted into the air, and hurled bodily across the park. Slamming into the remaining dragon and clipping one of the invisible devils. Gromley was not concerned about detection-as the attack had manifested from his awareness, and not him.

OOC-Doing living Barrage on D3 and D2. 46 and 48 vs thier fort. If that hits, they will be immoblized (save ends). If it misses, they will be slowed (Save ends).

As a minor action, as long as they are immobilized or slowed, I can use them as blunt objects and hurl them around. I rolled a 45 vs reflex for D1, and a 47 vs X5 reflex. D1 and D3 take 21 force damage, while D2 and X5 take 16. Everybody is knocked prone. X5's saved action might be ruined for that happening to them.

My move action I will use as a minor action to sustain song of transport.


OOC:
15:54, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 47 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 18.  Re-roll with bennie.
15:53, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 33 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 4.  Extra attack vs X5.
15:53, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 45 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 16.  Re-roll with bennie.
15:53, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 32 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 3.  Extra attack vs D1.
15:50, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 48 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 19.  vs D13.
15:49, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 29,46 using 1d2d0+29,1d20+29 with rolls of 17.  Living Barrage vs D1 and D2.
15:56, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 16 using 2d6+12 with rolls of 1,3.  Damage to D2 and X5.
15:56, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 21 using 2d6+12 with rolls of 4,5.  Damage to D3 and D1.

This message was last edited by the player at 20:06, Mon 04 July 2016.
Sonliin
player, 419 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 4 Jul 2016
at 23:42
  • msg #89

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Seeing that the dragon by the door was not paying much attention to him, Sonliin headed outside to bring the battle to the others as a wave of light passed over the dragons when the Paladion found a good spot.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
OOC:Minor:Perception to locate X2 (Not sure if I am able to locate it)
Move: to new location
Standard:Prismatic beams attacks Fort/Reflex/Will D1-40, D2-39 (used Benny) D3-47
If it hits reflex, then 27 fire and save for ongoing 5, Fort for 31 poison (+ongoing 5), and if hits Will then stunned until it saves

19:30, Today: Sonliin rolled 30 using 2d6+24 with rolls of 5,1.  Prismatic beams reflex/Fire damage.
19:29, Today: Sonliin rolled 27 using 2d6+24 with rolls of 2,1.  Prismatic beams reflex/Fire damage.
19:26, Today: Sonliin rolled 47 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 19.  Prismatic beams D3.
19:25, Today: Sonliin rolled 39 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 11.  Benny D2.
19:24, Today: Sonliin rolled 31 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 3.  Prismatic beams D2.
19:24, Today: Sonliin rolled 40 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 12.  Prismatic beams D1.
19:23, Today: Sonliin rolled 32 using 1d20+20 with rolls of 12.  Perception X2.


EpicOne
GM, 1162 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 5 Jul 2016
at 02:21
  • msg #90

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog, the Reflex 45 misses your second target on your turn due to invisibility. Do you want to use a Benny?
Zog the Faceless
player, 329 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Tue 5 Jul 2016
at 15:15
  • msg #91

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Yes, please. Two if necessary.

11:14, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 43 using 1d20+24 with rolls of 19.  Another if necessary.
11:14, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 40 using 1d20+24 with rolls of 16.  Benny, including invisible penalty.

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 128 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 5 Jul 2016
at 17:21
  • msg #92

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

06:57, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 3 using 1d20 with rolls of 3.  Saving throw.
EpicOne
GM, 1163 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 5 Jul 2016
at 17:23
  • msg #93

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley plays telekinetic bowling with dragons. Then Sonliin unleashes a blast of colorful rays that cause various pains, including a bad burn on one of the dragons.

The door opens to the building where the party guards Amyria. Something moves in—and then Zog’s lightning blasts at the assassin devil and his companion, who is invisible. He hits the visible one, hurting him badly, but he unleashes a shadow net that ensnares all but Zog. The other one then appears and is blasted into oblivion by Zog.

Gromley’s turn as stated. Sonliin hits D1 reflex and Will, D2 Reflex and Will and D3 hits all three defenses. D3 is now bloodied; all three dragons are Stunned.

X2 and X3 move in, take Zog’s blasts as X2 becomes visible. X5 stands, moves and uses a minor to open the door. X2 hits Martha, Gromley and Amyria with Shadow Net—all three are restrained, weakened and take ongoing 10 damage (save ends). X3 is killed by Zog.

None of you have to make rolls to locate the X’s right now. X5 is still invisible, so targeting him is still at -5.

Martha is up!

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:

Zog is readied

Xs
Martha<==
G4
(Zog ,) Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -32 No1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -72 No0Vulnerable 10 to all attacks (save ends, possibly over)  Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point 0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 6 Power Points0
Harald -102 YES0 Devastation's Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha - No1  Total Defense,  restrained, weakened and take ongoing 10 damage (save ends)- Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -32 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D1 -412 YES0Stunned (save ends), prone, ongoing 5 fire (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6), Bloodied Breath0
D2 -218 No0Dominated until EOGromley’sNT, prone, ongoing 5 fire (save ends), Stunned (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6)0
D3 -307YES1 Stunned (save ends), ongoing 5 fire (save ends) prone Used: Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6)0
D4 -281 No1OUT OF PLAY at start of its next turn until beginning of its following turn Used: Breath Weapon0
X2 -165 YES0 Used:0
X5 -15 No0INVISIBLE Used:0
G4 -130 No0 Grabbed by Bigby Hand Used:0

This message was last edited by the GM at 17:47, Tue 05 July 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 408 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 5 Jul 2016
at 17:42
  • msg #94

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 93):

OOC-I have an immediate interrupt.

Intellect Fortress-Encounter, Immediate Interrupt. Trigger-you are hit.
Effect-Choose defense-until end of next turn, gets power bonus equal to cha
bonus to that defense

Would +7 to my defense in question cause the attack to miss me, and therefore the Deva as well? Would I be able to keep them from taking her if they miss?

EpicOne
GM, 1164 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 5 Jul 2016
at 17:47
  • msg #95

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

+7 does cause them to miss, and they have not taken Amyria yet.
Martha
player, 145 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 5 Jul 2016
at 18:02
  • msg #96

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha struggles under the shadow net, but eventually wrestles free with a curse. Her thrashing has undone her hairstyles – hairpins are scattered across the room and her coiffure (never the neatest anyway) looks particularly crazy. She resists the urge to pick up her hairpins until the battle is over, but is severely distracted. She remains close to Amyria, protecting the sick deva with her body.

Take 10 ongoing dmg
Lance of Faith vs X2 (-2 restrained; weakened) d20+24, 2d8+11, assume miss 34 vs reflex
Save vs condition: success (rolled a crit!)


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18:56, Today: Martha rolled 34,21 using d20+24,2d8+11 with rolls of 10,6,4.  Lance of Faith vs X2.
18:58, Today: Martha rolled 20 using 1d20 with rolls of 20.  Save vs X2 condition.


EpicOne
GM, 1165 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 5 Jul 2016
at 18:55
  • msg #97

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha recovers from the assassin devils’ assault. Meanwhile, the remaining guard devil snarls, teleports next to Agon and assaults the wizard, stabbing him and sending him staggering out the door. The devil then appears next to the wizard, leering at him.

G4 teleports next to Agon and hits him (AC 40) for 20 damage and pushes Agon to current location. G4 then teleports to the current location as part of that attack.

Harald, Agon, Darratheir are up!

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha
G4
Harald, Agon, Darratheir  <==
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -52 No1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -72 No0Vulnerable 10 to all attacks (save ends, possibly over)  Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point 0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 6 Power Points0
Harald -102 YES0 Devastation's Wake; +2 to AC and Fort when not bloodied, Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging  0
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -32 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D1 -412 YES0Stunned (save ends), prone, ongoing 5 fire (save ends), immobilized (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6), Bloodied Breath0
D2 -218 No0Dominated until EOGromley’sNT, prone, ongoing 5 fire (save ends), Stunned (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6)0
D3 -307YES1 Stunned (save ends), ongoing 5 fire (save ends), prone, immobilized (save ends)  Used: Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6)0
D4 -281 No1OUT OF PLAY at start of its next turn until beginning of its following turn Used: Breath Weapon0
X2 -165 YES0 Used:0
X5 -15 No0INVISIBLE Used:0
G4 -130 No0 Used: Infernal Assault0

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Harald Gaptooth
player, 436 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 5 Jul 2016
at 22:07
  • msg #98

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

A quick glance around and Harald could see there were no more enemies in the room but outside the window...!

“A dragon!” he breathed, then shook his head to clear it.  “Enough wi’ the wee fellas.  There’s a proper target."

With a scream of joy he raced across the floor and hurtled through the window, axe held high as he aimed to bury it in the dragon’s skull.  The force of his charge was so great he propelled the dragon across the green outside the building and knocked it to the ground.

He nodded in satisfaction. "That'll teach ye tae meddle wi' a dwarf!"


Minor: Second Wind - recover 47 hp & get +2 to all defences Tsomnt.
Move: advance 3 squares
Standard: Minotaur Charge: 51 vs AC and push D1  1 square
Secondary attack; 41 vs Fort - push 3 squares and prone
Invigorating: Harald gains 5 temp hp

Blood Iron: Still have resist 5 till end of encounter

Bloodsworn: When I use my second wind, I gain a +2 power bonus to attack rolls until the end of my next turn.

Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 49 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 16.  Minotaur Charge vs D1.
Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 30 using 3d10+15 with rolls of 6,4,5.  Damage vs D1.
Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 41 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 12.  Secondary attack vs D1

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 129 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 6 Jul 2016
at 06:45
  • msg #99

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Seeing as Harald pushed his target, Darratheir gave the dwarf a long stare. More furious than ever, he followed the Dragon to his new position only to strike him one more time with a ferocious blow.


Move action: As per map
Standard action: Howling strike vs D1 - 51 vs AC for 41 damage +3 from being prone so 44 total damage
Saving throw vs vulnerable - Success

08:42, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 51 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 18.  Howling Strike vs D1's AC.
08:43, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 41 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 10,2,6,1,2.  Damage roll.
08:44, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 11 using 1d20 with rolls of 11.  Save vs vulnerable.

This message was last edited by the player at 06:47, Wed 06 July 2016.
Agon
player, 365 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 6 Jul 2016
at 22:27
  • msg #100

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon sent his hands of force swooping in towards the devil, but close control was even more difficult, and it took time to wrap the devil in semi-visible bands of force.


[Move] Bigby's Hand vs G4
 +33 vs Reflex, Miss
[Move] Bigby's Hand vs G4
 +47 vs Reflex (BENNY), 30 damage and Grabbed
[Minor] Maintain Hands



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15:26, Today: Agon rolled 30 using 2d10+24 with rolls of 2,4. damage.
15:25, Today: Agon rolled 47 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 19. benny reroll.
15:23, Today: Agon rolled 32 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 4. Bigby's Hand vs G4.
15:22, Today: Agon rolled 33 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 5. Bigby's Hand vs G4.


EpicOne
GM, 1166 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 8 Jul 2016
at 02:49
  • msg #101

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald and Darratheir concentrate attacks on the nearest dragon while Agon ties up the last guard devil.

The devil engaged with Harald and Darratheir shakes its head and finally manages to clear it. Its ally is still under Gromley’s control and its head is still muddied by Sonliin’s attack. Likewise, the third dragon rolls over but still can’t clear its head.

Finally, the fourth dragon reappears roaring. It moves up and attacks the nearest of the party, Sonliin; its claws bounce off of Sonliin’s armor, but he delivers a potent bite to Sonliin.

D1 makes all its saves. D2 makes its save at the start of its turn but fails its save against Stunned. D3 makes its save against the ongoing and immobilized but not Stunned. Breath weapons recharge for D2 and D3

D4 moves up and attacks Sonliin; it misses with both claws but crits with its bite for 41 hp.

Sonliin, Gromley, Zog are up! Sonliin is bloodied.

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha
G4
Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog<==

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -52 No1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -82 No0 Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point 0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 6 Power Points0
Harald 5 temps + -55 No0 +2 to attacks and+2 to all defenses until EOHarald’sNT, Devastation's Wake; Resist 5 all until EOE Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge  1
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -73 YES1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D1 -483 YES0-2 to attacks (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6), Bloodied Breath0
D2 -218 No0Dominated until EOGromley’sNT, prone, Stunned (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence0
D3 -307YES1 Stunned (save ends), ongoing 5 fire (save ends), prone, immobilized (save ends)  Used: 0
D4 -281 No1Used: Breath Weapon0
X2 -165 YES0 Used:0
X5 -15 No0INVISIBLE Used:0
G4 -160 YES0Grabbed by Bigby’sUsed: Infernal Assault0

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:27, Mon 08 Aug 2016.
Sonliin
player, 420 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 8 Jul 2016
at 17:06
  • msg #102

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As the dragon bit down on Sonliin, he raised his warhammer and smashed it on top of its snout, making it a bit flatter where the hammer hit. Spinning around, the paladin unleashed a blast of flame towards the trio of dragons, catching one of them solidly along with the tree.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
OOC:Backlash tattoo Imm reaction Hit AC 49 for 35 damage. (Should be D4 that got hit)
Minor action Curative Admixture, Spend surge and gain surge hp + 11 (New damage -27)
Move (as minor) Divine Challenge D4
Standard: Dancing flames vs reflex D1-34, D2-39, D3-32 for 43 or 21 if it missed
12:59, Today: Sonliin rolled 43 using 5d6+24 with rolls of 5,6,4,3,1.  Fire damage, half damage if missed.
12:58, Today: Sonliin rolled 32 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 4.  Dancing flame D3.
12:58, Today: Sonliin rolled 39 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 11.  Dancing flame D2.
12:58, Today: Sonliin rolled 34 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 6.  Dancing flame D1.
12:43, Today: Sonliin rolled 49 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 17.  Backlash tattoo on D1/AC.
12:44, Today: Sonliin rolled 35 using 2d10+17 with rolls of 8,10.  Damage.


Zog the Faceless
player, 331 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 8 Jul 2016
at 20:20
  • msg #103

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog blasts at the head of the assassin devil who dared to try to abduct the deva....

Hit X2--reflex 43 for 59 damage (great roll!). Need to know if X2 survived before I continue.

16:14, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 59 using 2d12+38 with rolls of 11,10.  Damage on X2.
16:14, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 43 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 14.  Elemental Bolt on X2.

EpicOne
GM, 1167 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 9 Jul 2016
at 16:11
  • msg #104

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

X2 explodes in a flash of smoke.

It's dead, Zog. :-) Go ahead and finish your turn.
Gromley Underhill
player, 409 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Sun 10 Jul 2016
at 13:26
  • msg #105

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Seeing Zog has dealt with one of their foes-Gromley looks through his projected awareness and take control of the healthiest looking dragon. Commanding it to attack the least healthy dragon, and hopefully finishing one of the beasts off.

OOC-Sudden control vs D4 with 6 psi points. D4 will be dominated for his next action-which will be to attack D1(D3 if d1 is dead), with +12 to hit and on damage, with a possible crit result of +5d6 damage. It can use whatever most powerful attacks it has on its turn, not just basic attacks.

09:21, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 49 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 20.  Sudden control vs D4.

Move action-as Minor action and setting up Mind Shroud. -5 to be hit from all attacks until the end of my next turn, and I am slowed.

Minor action-sustain Song of transport

This message was last edited by the player at 15:42, Sun 10 July 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 332 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 11 Jul 2016
at 01:36
  • msg #106

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog moves up and closes the door!
EpicOne
GM, 1168 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 11 Jul 2016
at 01:56
  • msg #107

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin uses a small infusion to heal himself while troubling the dragons further. As he does, the dragon he wounds breathes ice as an instinctive reaction, coating the ground and several in range in ice. Likewise, when Sonliin’s fire hurts another, it breathes as well.

Meanwhile, Zog vaporizes the visible devil, which disappears in a puff of smoke, as Gromley dominates a dragon yet again.

As Zog closes the door, the door opens again and something brushes past him so silently that everyone in the room has a hard time pinpointing where the invisible devil went.

Sonliin bloodies D4 with his Backlash Tattoo. He misses D1 and D3 for half damage (which bloodies D3) and hits D2 and D4 for full.

When D3 is bloodied, he breathes on Harald, Darratheir, Agon and G4; he hits Harald and G4 for 35 cold damage and vulnerable 10 all (save ends); hie misses Agon and Darratheir for 17 damage. When D4 is bloodied, he breathes on Sonliin, Harald, Darratheir, Agon, D4, D1 and D3. D1 and D3’s resistance eliminates the damage. It hits Harald and Agon for 23 cold damage and vulnerable 10 any (save ends) for Agon. It misses Sonliin, Darratheir and G4 for 11.

X5 opens the door and invisibly stealthily moves into the room. You need a Perception (active or passive) of 39 to target him this round (targeted or area effect).

Martha is up! Agon, Harald and Darratheir are all bloodied. Gromley would be able to telepathically communicate this to her.

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha<==
G4
Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds (D4 dominated)
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -92 YES1  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 0
Darratheir -110 YES0 Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point 0
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 Power Points0
Harald -103 YES0 +2 to attacks and+2 to all defenses until EOHarald’sNT, Devastation's Wake; Resist 5 all until EOE, Vulnerable 10 all (save ends) Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge  1
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 1
Sonliin  -38 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams, Dancing Flames, Curative Admixture, Backlash Tattoo4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D1 -504 YES0-2 to attacks (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6), Bloodied Breath0
D2 -261 No0 prone, Stunned (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence0
D3 -328YES1 Stunned (save ends), ongoing 5 fire (save ends), prone, immobilized (save ends)  Used: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
D4 -359 YES1Marked by Sonliin, Dominated by Gromley until EOGromley’sNTUsed: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
X5 -15 No0INVISIBLE Used:0
G4 -206 YES0Grabbed by Bigby’s, vulnerable 10 (save ends) Used: Infernal Assault0

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:29, Mon 08 Aug 2016.
Martha
player, 146 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 11 Jul 2016
at 15:28
  • msg #108

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Protect Amyria' Martha asks Zog and Gromley. 'I've got to help my little babies!' She gathers herself and rushes out the door. 'Good Gracious!' she exclaims at seeing the chaotic whirlwind of combat.

She fires a bolt of radiant energy at the most wounded dragon, which strikes true, and heals her wounded companions. 'Bring down the most wounded dragon' she advises her allies. 'It will heal you.' (note to Agon, Darra, Harald & Sonliin: if you hit Dragon 1 you may spend HS+4hp+2 atks eont)

Move 5 outside
Standard: Zealous Sanction vs Dragon 1, hit 44 vs will, 26 radiant dmg, can't hide, +1 to hit with rad powers eont; and the first time any ally hits the target eont, he may spend a HS +4hp +2 attacks eont.
Healing Word on Agon + Darra: +66/+83hp & +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.



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16:18, Today: Martha rolled 44,24,26 using d20+26,2d8+13,2d8+13 with rolls of 18,4,7,5,8.  Xealous Sanction vs Dragon 1.
16:23, Today: Martha rolled 66,83 using 34+7d6,53+7d6 with rolls of 6,6,4,5,4,1,6;1,6,6,5,6,5,1.  Healing Word on Agon & Darra.



Summary:
Agon: +66hp +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.
Darra: +83hp +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.
Dragon 1: 26 rad dmg, can't hide, +1 to hit with rad powers, and 1st time ally hits can spend HS+4+2atks.

Gromley Underhill
player, 411 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 11 Jul 2016
at 15:34
  • msg #109

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Martha (msg # 108):

Wait, I can't transport you if you move...Came the telepathic call, but far too late. Martha would not be stopped. "Oh bugger..." Gromley sighed. Zog had already moved out of his reach, and the gnome would need to focus most of his attention on getting the Deva to safety-given the invisible Devil still running around inside the building.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:35, Mon 11 July 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1170 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 11 Jul 2016
at 17:39
  • msg #110

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha levels divine rebuke upon the most-wounded dragon. Meanwhile, the guard devil completely fails to escape from Agon’s magical grip; it instead breathes hellfire on Agon and Harald.

G4 fails to escape from Bigby’s Hand; it breathes on Agon and Harald. It hits Harald for 30 hp with Vulnerable and Harald loses all resistances until EOG4’s next turn.

Harald, Agon, Darratheir are up! Harald is bloodied.

Everyone note the condition on D1 that gives you healing when you hit it the first time. (Everyone gets this benefit once if you hit it once each.)

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
Xs
Martha
G4
Harald, Agon, Darratheir  <==
Ds (D4 dominated)
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -26 No1>+2 defences EOMartha’s NT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves EOMartha’sNT  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 1
Darratheir -27 No0+2 defences EOMartha’s NT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves EOMartha’sNT Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point 1
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 Power Points0
Harald -123 YES0 +2 to attacks and+2 to all defenses until EOHarald’sNT, Devastation's Wake; Lost all resistances until EOG4’s next turn (Resist 5 all until EOE), Vulnerable 10 all (save ends) Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge  1
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Zealous Sanction, Healing Word 1/3 1
Sonliin  -38 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams, Dancing Flames, Curative Admixture, Backlash Tattoo4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D1 -530 YES0-2 to attacks (save ends), +1 to hit with radiant powers until EOMartha’sNT. The first time an ally hits the creature, they heal a healing surge + 4 hp and gain +2 to attacks until EOtheirNT. Used: Frightful Presence, Action Point, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6), Bloodied Breath0
D2 -261 No0 prone, Stunned (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence0
D3 -328YES1 Stunned (save ends), ongoing 5 fire (save ends), prone, immobilized (save ends)  Used: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
D4 -359 YES1Marked by Sonliin, Dominated by Gromley until EOGromley’sNTUsed: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
X5 -15 No0INVISIBLE Used:0
G4 -206 YES0Grabbed by Bigby’s, vulnerable 10 (save ends) Used: Infernal Assault0

Harald Gaptooth
player, 437 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Mon 11 Jul 2016
at 18:16
  • msg #111

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Weakened by his many wounds but still determined to finish off these damned dragons, Harald limped forward and delivered a massive blow to the worst wounded beast.  So pleased was he by his efforts that he gained a fresh surge of energy.

“Ah’m awfy sorry beasties, but Ah feel so much better noo."  He laughed - an evil-sounding laugh "This disnae bode well for thee.”

Move: as per map
Standard: Cleave vs D1;  Crit after bennie - 35 damage + 20 ongoing (save ends)
The crit activates ‘Fury’s Resurgence’:  Score a crit or reduce enemy to 0 hp
Spend a healing surge and regain additional hit points equal to Con mod. I make a saving throw against each effect on me that a save can end and I gain a bonus to the saving throws equal to my Con mod.
Regain 52hp
19:12, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 18 using 1d20 with rolls of 18.  save vs Vulnerable 10.

Critical Hardening: Score crit with a weapon; gain resist 10 till end omnt.
Martha: Zealous Sanction vs Dragon 1, gain +51 hp and +2 attacks till end of Martha's turn


19:02, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 52 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 20.  benny.19:02, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 36 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 4.  Cleave vs D1.

Agon
player, 366 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 13 Jul 2016
at 00:15
  • msg #112

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon's hand of force wrapped around the dragon's neck. His anger at these dragons, devils, and even the Gods who had roped him into this game, made his magic stronger, and he used his enemies as bludgeons against each other.

[KP] 8
[Move] Bigby's Hand vs D1
Attack +43 vs Reflex, 37 Damage and Grabbed. Agon spend Healing Surge to heal to full
[Standard] Bigby's Hand Slam
34 damage to G4 and D1 (44 damage to G1 due to vulnerability)

[Save] roll of 7 replaced with Keeper's Prescience for 10, Save vs Vulnerable


Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 130 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 13 Jul 2016
at 07:07
  • msg #113

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Slightly bothered by the two cold attacks, Darratheir is nonetheless pushed hard in his limit. Decided to kill the dragons as fast as possible, he called forth the power of the Arrow of Fate.

Joining his both hand in the middle of the handle, he started to make the spear spin until he stuck its tip into the ground. A small shockwave could be felt in the ground before a radiant fire erupted in the close vicinity of the Barbarian, engulfing the three remaining Dragons. Feeling reinvigorate by this power, he also tried to aid Harald.


Free action: Regain the use of Oak Hammer Rage because I have been bloodied
Standard action: Arrow of Fate Daily vs Dragons' Reflex for 59 damage
31, 42 and 40 with first rolls (I forgot to add the +1 for Radiant to D4 and +2 to D2 and D3 for CA in the roller. Just saw I also forgot the +2 from Martha, I thought I would have it AFTER hitting D4). I used a benny for each (So 3 in total) to ensure that I hit them. New scores are 42, 43 and 43 after the bennies. I will spend only one Benny for D4 and then use the new score of 43.


08:52, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 28,38,36 using 1d20+27,1d20+26,1d20+27 with rolls of 1,12,9.  Arrow of Fate Daily vs D1, D2, D3.
08:52, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 36,35,41 using 1d20+27,1d20+26,1d20+27 with rolls of 9,9,14.  Using 3 bennies.
08:53, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 41,41 using 1d20+27,1d20+26 with rolls of 14,15.  Benny reroll for D1 and D2.
08:59, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 59 using 4d12+22 with rolls of 11,11,12,3.  Damage roll.

This message was last edited by the player at 11:30, Thu 14 July 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 438 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Wed 13 Jul 2016
at 21:45
  • msg #114

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

quote:
If needed by Harald, I will use a Minor to trigger Gromley’s Skald’s Aura on him.

Not needed, Thanks.  After msg 111, Harald is only on -20.

BTW what can I do about the +2 attacks gifted by Martha?  Can I use them now?

EpicOne
GM, 1173 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 14 Jul 2016
at 14:57
  • msg #115

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

After Harald savages the deeply-wounded dragon, Agon grabs it and then smashes it together with the guard devil. There is an explosion of flesh and brimstone smoke as both die. Darratheir then unleashes the power of the artifact on the dragons, which wounds them gravely. One of them belches cold reflexively, hitting all three exposed heroes.

The dominated dragon moves over and savagely bites his compatriot, who remains out of sorts, as does the other dragon.

D2 is bloodied by Darratheir’s attack, which means it uses its Bloodied Breath as a free action, hitting Darratheir and Harald for 18 hp cold and vulnerable 10 all (save ends) and missing Agon for 9.

D4 charges D2, hitting for 33 hp. D2 fails save against Stunned. D3 makes save vs. ongoing but fails save vs. Stunned AGAIN.

Sonliin, Zog and Gromley are up!

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
X5
Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog <==

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -35 No1>+2 defences EOMartha’s NT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves EOMartha’sNT  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 1
Darratheir -45 No0+2 defences EOMartha’s NT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves EOMartha’sNT, vulnerable 10 all (save ends) Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point, Arrow of Fate daily 1
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 Power Points0
Harald -32 No0 Vulnerable 10 all (save ends), +2 to attacks and+2 to all defenses until EOHarald’sNT, Devastation's Wake; Resist 5 all until EOE, +2 to attacks until EOHarald’sNT Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge, Fury’s Resurgence  3
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Zealous Sanction, Healing Word 1/3 1
Sonliin  -38 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams, Dancing Flames, Curative Admixture, Backlash Tattoo4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used:   0
D2 -353 YES0 prone, Stunned (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence0
D3 -387YES1 Stunned (save ends), ongoing 5 fire (save ends), prone Used: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
D4 -418 YES1Marked by Sonliin, Dominated by Gromley until EOGromley’sNTUsed: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
X5 -15 No0INVISIBLE Used:0

Zog the Faceless
player, 333 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 15 Jul 2016
at 02:06
  • msg #116

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog prepares to blast the remaining assassin devil the second it shows itself...

Ready to hit it with Master's Surge. If I could spend a Benny to re-roll the damage, I would :-)
22:05, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 55,7 using 4d12+35,2d10 with rolls of 8,6,5,1,4,3.  Master's Surge damage.
22:04, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 46 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 17.  Readied blast w/Master's Surge.

Gromley Underhill
player, 413 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 15 Jul 2016
at 11:25
  • msg #117

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley could not wait around. He had to be ready to help out against the dragons-but he also could not risk the Deva due to some unforeseen action of the Assassin devil. He would have to trust Zog could take care of himself-and after all, the assassin would just follow Gromley anyways. As a result-he transported away once more.

OOC-Doing double move to current location. Sustaining Song of Transport.
Zog the Faceless
player, 334 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 15 Jul 2016
at 14:18
  • msg #118

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Expanding my ready--if I feel something move past me, will take the ready then as well.
Sonliin
player, 422 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 15 Jul 2016
at 17:08
  • msg #119

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Seeing that the dragons were not having a good day, Sonliin added to their problems as sparks started to crackly around him, bathing the three dragons in a thunderclap of sound from the discharge.

Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)

OOC:Thunderwave, not pushing any of them. D2-38, D3-39, D4-35 vs Fort for 32 Thunder. (+1 to Blast Size due to resounding Thunder
13:03, Today: Sonliin rolled 35 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 7.  Thunderwave D4 vs Fort.
13:03, Today: Sonliin rolled 39 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 11.  Thunderwave D3 vs Fort.
13:02, Today: Sonliin rolled 38 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 10.  Thunderwave D2 vs Fort.
13:05, Today: Sonliin rolled 32 using 2d6+24 with rolls of 2,6.  damage (thunder).


EpicOne
GM, 1175 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 16 Jul 2016
at 02:33
  • msg #120

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley relocates the deva and himself. Sonliin blasts at the dragons, but only manages to damage one. Then, as Zog readies, he feels something slip past him. He blasts it—hard—with lightning but it slips out invisibly.

Sonliin only hits D3 with combat advantage. X5 double moves stealthily—again, need an Active Perception of 39 to target X5 as he is invisible. He is hit by Zog despite blind penalty though; giving you average damage on your daily, Zog, rather than the crap you got.

Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir are up!

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
X5
Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir <==
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -35 No1>+2 defences EOMartha’s NT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves EOMartha’sNT  Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 1
Darratheir -45 No0+2 defences EOMartha’s NT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves EOMartha’sNT, vulnerable 10 all (save ends) Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point, Arrow of Fate daily 1
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 Power Points0
Harald -32 No0 Vulnerable 10 all (save ends), +2 to attacks and+2 to all defenses until EOHarald’sNT, Devastation's Wake; Resist 5 all until EOE, +2 to attacks until EOHarald’sNT Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge, Fury’s Resurgence  3
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Zealous Sanction, Healing Word 1/3 1
Sonliin  -38 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams, Dancing Flames, Curative Admixture, Backlash Tattoo4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used: Elemental Escalation 1/4  0
D2 -353 YES0 prone, Stunned (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence0
D3 -319YES1 Stunned (save ends), ongoing 5 fire (save ends), prone Used: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
D4 -418 YES1Marked by Sonliin, Dominated by Gromley until EOGromley’sNTUsed: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
X5 -84 No0INVISIBLE Used:0

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 132 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 16 Jul 2016
at 11:30
  • msg #121

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Seeing as the dragons started to weaken, Darratheir continued his assault on the closest one, trying to finish him as soon as he could.


Standard action: Howling Strike vs De - 46 (+2 for CA that I forgot in the roller but it doesn't matter as I hit anyway) vs AC for 48 damage
Save vs ongoing failed

13:26, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 44 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 13.  Howling Strike vs D3's AC.
13:28, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 48 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 12,9,3,1,3.  Damage roll.
13:43, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 3 using 1d20 with rolls of 3.  Save vs ongoing.

This message was last edited by the GM at 14:55, Sat 16 July 2016.
Martha
player, 148 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sat 16 Jul 2016
at 12:17
  • msg #122

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Seeing the dragons are still unable to defend themselves, Martha tries to locate the invisible devil without success. Foiled, she unleashes a blast of radiant power at one the dragons.

Minor: perception fail
Move: 3 south
Lance of Faith vs Dragon 2 (-2 prone, +2 CA stunned), hits will 32 for 18 radiant dmg.

13:15, Today: Martha rolled 32,18,18 using D20+26,2d8+11,2d8+11 with rolls of 6,4,3,3,4.  Lance of Faith vs Dragon 2 (-2 prone, +2 CA stunned).

Harald Gaptooth
player, 440 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sat 16 Jul 2016
at 18:55
  • msg #123

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald darted forward and swung his axe in a great arc.  It sliced through the first dragon and into the second.

"Take that you two!"


19:52, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 25 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 5,5.  Damage vs D2.
19:51, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 48 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 16.  Cleave vs D2. And 7 damage to D3 from Cleave

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:38, Mon 18 July 2016.
Agon
player, 367 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Mon 18 Jul 2016
at 17:50
  • msg #124

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon's mighty hands of force reached out for the dragons once again.

[Move] Bigby's Hand vs D2
  Attack +33 vs Reflex, 32 damage and Grabbed
[Move] Bigby's Hand vs D3
  Attack +31 vs Reflex, 41 damage and Grabbed
[Minor] Sustain Hands

EpicOne
GM, 1176 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 18 Jul 2016
at 18:51
  • msg #125

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir continues to punish the dragons, hitting one for a painful slash, while Martha misses her target. Harald gashes one and cuts another; Agon’s hands fail to grab anything.

The wounded dragons finally begin to regain their senses. The remaining fully-aware dragon roars and Darratheir suddenly has a flashback from his youth that stops him in his tracks. Everyone else seems rather unimpressed by this show, however.

D2 and D3 finally make saves vs. Stunned; both are at -2 to attacks (save ends) as an aftereffect. D3 fails his save vs. the 5 ongoing twice (once at beginning of round and once at the end).

D4 attacks everyone except his fellow dragons with Frightful Presence; he hits Darratheir and X5, who are both Stunned (save ends). He misses everyone else; the dice favored you this round!

Sonliin, Gromley, Zog are up!

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
X5
Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog  <==

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -35 No1> Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 1
Darratheir -45 No0vulnerable 10 all (save ends), Stunned (save ends) Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point, Arrow of Fate daily 1
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 Power Points0
Harald -32 No0 Vulnerable 10 all (save ends), Devastation's Wake; Resist 5 all until EOE Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge, Fury’s Resurgence  3
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Zealous Sanction, Healing Word 1/3 1
Sonliin  -38 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams, Dancing Flames, Curative Admixture, Backlash Tattoo4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used: Elemental Escalation 1/4, Master's Surge  0
D2 -385 YES0 prone, -2 on attacks (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence0
D3 -379YES1 -2 on attacks (save ends), ongoing 5 fire (save ends), prone Used: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
D4 -418 YES1Marked by SonliinUsed: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6), Frightful Presence 0
X5 -84 No0INVISIBLE, Stunned (save ends) Used:0

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:11, Mon 18 July 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 335 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 18 Jul 2016
at 21:14
  • msg #126

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog steps out of the building and starts trying to hit dragons, but unfortunately has no luck this time. He chalks it up to a learning lesson.

Move to current location Elemental Bolt +Elemental Escalation, miss both D2 and D4, so use Refined Recall not to lose the use of Elemental Escalation.
17:12, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 37,36 using 1d20+29,1d20+29 with rolls of 8,7.  ElemBolt+ElemEsc on D4,D2.

Sonliin
player, 423 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 19 Jul 2016
at 02:36
  • msg #127

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"You want me to fear you? Fear my hammer!" Sonliin yelled as he smashed the dragon next to him with his warhammer.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
OOC:Attack D4, AC 43 for 47 (used Benny)
Standard: Overwhelming Fervor
22:29, Today: Sonliin rolled 47 using 5d10+17 with rolls of 4,7,5,10,4.  Damage.
22:28, Today: Sonliin rolled 43 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 13.  Benny for reroll.
22:28, Today: Sonliin rolled 34 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 4.  Overwhelming Fervor on D4 vs AC.


Gromley Underhill
player, 414 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 19 Jul 2016
at 14:24
  • msg #128

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

One of the dragons suddenly stands up and charges its fellow dragon, trying to bite into its neck. Only to once again collapse onto the ground after making the effort.

OOC-Sudden control on D2, moving it to current location and making it do a basic attack on D4 with +12 to hit and on damage. If D4 is dead, then D2 will attack D3.

10:20, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 45 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 18.  Sudden control vs D2.

Move action-teleport to current location.

Minor action-sustain song of transport.

EpicOne
GM, 1177 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 19 Jul 2016
at 18:47
  • msg #129

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Zog misses and Sonliin smashes his target, Gromley forces one of the dragons to attack another while continuing to move himself and Amyria.

D2 hits D4 for 38 damage. Invisibly, X5 fails its save vs. Stunned. It still takes a Perception roll of 39 to detect X5’s location.

Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir are up!

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
X5
Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir <==
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -35 No1> Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 1
Darratheir -45 No0vulnerable 10 all (save ends), Stunned (save ends) Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point, Arrow of Fate daily 1
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 Power Points0
Harald -32 No0 Vulnerable 10 all (save ends), Devastation's Wake; Resist 5 all until EOE Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge, Fury’s Resurgence  3
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Zealous Sanction, Healing Word 1/3 1
Sonliin  -38 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams, Dancing Flames, Curative Admixture, Backlash Tattoo4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used: Elemental Escalation 1/4, Master's Surge, Refined Recall  0
D2 -385 YES0 prone, -2 on attacks (save ends) Used: Frightful Presence0
D3 -379YES1 -2 on attacks (save ends), ongoing 5 fire (save ends), prone Used: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
D4 -503 YES1Marked by SonliinUsed: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6), Frightful Presence 0
X5 -84 No0INVISIBLE, Stunned (save ends) Used:0

Martha
player, 149 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 19 Jul 2016
at 19:24
  • msg #130

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha, again failing to spot the last dastardly skulking devil, charges into the fray and wallops a dragon with her zinging blade, shouting 'Dragons! Yous are all doomed!'

Minor: perception fail again
Move 5 south
Standard: Awful to Behold vs Dragon 2, hits 41 vs AC (use bennie if miss), 24 radiant and psychic damage and dragon 2 blinded eont; all enemies in 5 grant CA to allies eont.


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20:20, Today: Martha rolled 41,24,22 using d20+31,6d4+11,6d4+11 with rolls of 10,1,2,4,3,1,2,1,2,1,3,2,2.  Awful to Behold vs Dragon 2.
20:17, Today: Martha rolled 32 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 6.  Perception check invisible.


EpicOne
GM, 1178 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 19 Jul 2016
at 20:47
  • msg #131

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

41 hits. Dragon 2 is now blind!

Harald, Agon and Darratheir are up!

Harald Gaptooth
player, 441 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 19 Jul 2016
at 21:40
  • msg #132

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"This is bluidy ridiculous" grumbled Harald; "Havin' tae chew wir way through these beasties.  Are there no' any local polismen tae help oot?"

He shimmied into the gap between two of the dragons and whirled his axe in its usual vicious circle.  "Tak' that, ye hoors!"

Shift as per map
Cleave vs DF4

22:35, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 43 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 13.  Cleave vs D4.
22:38, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 28 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 9,4.  damage vs D4.
7 damage vs D2

22:39, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 19 using 1d20 with rolls of 19.  save vs vulnerable.

Agon
player, 368 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Tue 19 Jul 2016
at 22:03
  • msg #133

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon's hands kept searching for something to grab and smash.

[KP] 7

[Move] Bigby's Hand vs D2
  Attack +35 vs Reflex, 38 damage and Grabbed (KP swapped out)
[Move] Bigby's Hand vs D3
  Attack +35 vs Reflex, 35 damage and Grabbed
[Minor] Sustain Hands

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 133 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 20 Jul 2016
at 07:02
  • msg #134

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Forced to relive his hard past by the Dragon, Darratheir was nonetheless able to get out of this bad memory, strengthened by many years of fighting against evil forces. However, he still suffered from the cold.

Save vs stunned : Success
Save vs ongoing : Failure
08:46, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 13 using 1d20 with rolls of 13.  Save vs stunned.
08:46, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 4 using 1d20 with rolls of 4.  Save vs Ongoing.

This message was last edited by the player at 06:49, Thu 21 July 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1179 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 20 Jul 2016
at 23:51
  • msg #135

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha’s divine attack leaves one of the dragons blind as a bat while dazzling the others. Harald continues to pound on the dragons; Agon’s hands, though, both miss the dragons.

The prone dragons waddle to their feet, reeling a bit. The southeasternmost dragon roars and breathes its peculiar silver breath on the party to the east of it. Harald, as he often does, takes the brunt of this while the others dodge to varying degrees. The southwestern most dragon also breathes, but again the party is ready for this, dodging behind cover or moving out of the way of the blast.

The remaining dragon turns to Harald and, risking Sonliin’s radiant wrath, viciously tears into Harald.

D2 (finally) stands up. It breathes and hits Harald for 26 cold (after resist 5 all) and vulnerable 10 to all damage (save ends).Darratheir, Sonliin and Agon all take 15 cold damage (plus 10 more for Darratheir from Vulnerable). It saves vs. -2 to hit.

D3 stands. Its breath weapon recharges, so it breathes on Agon, Darratheir and Sonliin, missing all three for 12 cold damage (22 for Darratheir due to vulnerable). It failed its save against the ongoing at the start of the round; at the end of the round it finally made it, but failed vs. the -2 effect.

D4 opens up on Harald; it takes 17 hp radiant from Sonliin’s mark. It hits AC 47 and AC 49 with its claws and crits with its bite for 29, 27 and 51 hp from the hits (107 total with Vulnerable).

Sonliin, Gromley, Zog  are up! Agon and Harald are bloodied.

Everyone note Gromley’s Skald’s Aura:
Gromley:
Ally or user in aura (Close burst 5 around black cat eyes) can spend a minor action
to grant the healing to another in aura. Usable 1 more time by any player-even to help someone else.


Initiative:
X5
Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog <==

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -62 YES1> Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 1
Darratheir -92 No0vulnerable 10 all (save ends) Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point, Arrow of Fate daily 1
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 Power Points0
Harald -165 YES0Devastation's Wake; Resist 5 all until EOE, vulnerable 10 (save ends) Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge, Fury’s Resurgence  3
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Zealous Sanction, Healing Word 1/3 1
Sonliin  -65 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams, Dancing Flames, Curative Admixture, Backlash Tattoo4
Zog -35 No1 - - Used: Elemental Escalation 1/4, Master's Surge, Refined Recall  0
D2 -416 YES0Blind until EOMartha’sNT, -2 on attacks (save ends), marked by Harald Used: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6)0
D3 -438YES1 -2 on attacks (save ends), grants CA until EOMartha’sNT Used: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
D4 -493 YES1 Grants CA until EOMartha’sNTUsed: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6), Frightful Presence 0
X5 -84 No0INVISIBLE, Stunned (save ends) Used:0

This message was last edited by the GM at 14:53, Thu 21 July 2016.
Sonliin
player, 424 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 21 Jul 2016
at 02:35
  • msg #136

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Once again, a blast of thunder echoed through the building complex as it bathed the trio of dragons, yet the energy flowed around Harald. After a quick thought, a burst of healing energy came to Agon from the shadowy eyes of the cat.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
OOC:D2-40, D3-08, D4-44 for 30 Thunder if it hits (vs Fort)
Minor, Keep any marks going if needed
Move: Use Gromley’s Skald’s Aura on Agon
22:29, Today: Sonliin rolled 30 using 2d6+24 with rolls of 2,4.  Thunder damage.
22:28, Today: Sonliin rolled 44 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 14.  Thunderwave D4 +2 for CA.
22:27, Today: Sonliin rolled 38 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 8.  Thunderwave D3 +2 for CA.
22:27, Today: Sonliin rolled 40 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 10.  Thunderwave D2 +2 for bliind.


Zog the Faceless
player, 336 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 21 Jul 2016
at 03:28
  • msg #137

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog took a deep breath and smelled the frost. "Nope, here is good," he thought to himself. Best to be a distraction so Gromley can keep re-locating.

He wound up and unleashed another blast of lightning; this time his blasts struck home, hitting the worst-wounded of the dragons, and then he opened up with not one but two more blasts of lightning on the further of the two targets...

"Death is over in this direction, worms," shouts Zog.

Much better this round--Elemental Bolt + Elemental Escalation, hit D4 for 65 hp and D2 for 57 hp, both lightning. Both gain Vulnerable 3 to my elemental attacks until EOMNT. 2/4 Elemental Escalation used.

AP: Attack D2 again. I do NOT use a Benny--I use Fate's Chaos, which allows me to re-roll a miss on an Action Point. Hit Reflex 44 for 57 damage on D2 (again!).

Minor: Quickened Spellcasting, hit D2 again for 42 damage. Total damage this round: 65 hp on D4 and 156 hp on D2 :-)

23:27, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 42 using 2d12+38 with rolls of 2,2.  QS damage.
23:26, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 45 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 16.  Quickened spellcasting on D2.
23:25, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 57 using 2d12+38 with rolls of 7,12.  D2 damage.
23:25, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 44 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 15.  Benny.
23:25, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 33 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 4.  AP on D2.
23:06, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 48,17,50,7 using 2d12+35,2d10,2d12+35,2d10 with rolls of 10,3,8,9,11,4,4,3.  D2, D4 damage .
23:05, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 40,45 using 1d20+29,1d20+29 with rolls of 11,16.  Elem Bolt + Elem Esc: D4, D2.

Gromley Underhill
player, 415 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 21 Jul 2016
at 17:02
  • msg #138

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley once again tries to take control of one of the dragons to attack its weakened friends-while healing Harald via his projected awareness.

OOC:
13:00, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 36 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 7.  Sudden control vs D3. If hits, Dragon will attack D2, or D4 if D2 is dead, with +12 to hit and damage.

Move action-revitalizing Incantation on Harald. He will get a surge worth of healing, and temp HP equal to a surge.

Minor-sustain song of transport.

EpicOne
GM, 1180 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 21 Jul 2016
at 21:40
  • msg #139

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin blasts the already-wounded dragon in a wound, hurting it further. Zog, meanwhile, rains lightning on the dragons, leaving them reeling, enraged and in pain. Meanwhile, Gromley narrowly fails to capture the will of one of the dragons one more time.

The invisible devil remains silent for the moment.

Sonliin only hits D4 with his Thunderwave. Zog hits the dragons a lot, no kill yet. Gromley narrowly misses D3’s Will. X5 makes its save vs. being stunned.

Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir are up! Harald is still bloodied, but has 47 temps.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: D2 and D4 are really close to dead. That’s obvious.

Initiative:
X5
Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir <==
Ds
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -31 No1> Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 2
Darratheir -92 No0vulnerable 10 all (save ends) Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point, Arrow of Fate daily 1
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 Power Points0
Harald 47 temps + -118 YES0Devastation's Wake; Resist 5 all until EOE, vulnerable 10 (save ends) Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge, Fury’s Resurgence  4
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Zealous Sanction, Healing Word 1/3 1
Sonliin  -65 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams, Dancing Flames, Curative Admixture, Backlash Tattoo4
Zog -35 No0 - - Used: Elemental Escalation 1/4, Master's Surge, Refined Recall  0
D2 -572 YES0Blind until EOMartha’sNT, -2 on attacks (save ends), marked by Harald Used: Frightful Presence, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6)0
D3 -438YES1 -2 on attacks (save ends), grants CA until EOMartha’sNT Used: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
D4 -588 YES1 Grants CA until EOMartha’sNTUsed: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6), Frightful Presence 0
X5 -84 No0INVISIBLE Used:0

This message was last edited by the GM at 20:49, Sat 23 July 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 442 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Thu 21 Jul 2016
at 22:47
  • msg #140

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald reeled from the vicious beating he was taking from the dragons but quickly straightened.  This was his role after all, to take the strokes and spare the others.  A quick smile crossed his ugly face as he felt the magical healing "Thanks! "  he grunted.  "Whoever that waz!"

Still seriously wounded he decided to launch one of his speciality attacks, one that would revitalize him if it hit...

...and hit it did!  His axe seared into the scaly body of the dragon and a fresh wave of energy shot through the dwarf.

A KILL!  Harald was ecstatic and his cheer almost deafened his companions.  As the dragon turned his head to attack, the dwarven axe clove through its muzzle, shattering bone and teeth and just missing the long, forked, flickering tongue.  The dragon's head hit the ground with a thump and a gush of draconic ichor sprayed over the dwarf, covering him from head to foot.

Harald reached down and tore the tongue from the dragon's maw and used it to wipe the blood from his face before tossing it at the next nearest dragon.

"See that?  That's fir him an' you're next!"


Victorious Surge vs D4; Hit with bennie for 23 damage
Also recover 47hp.  Leaves him on -71 +47 temp.

23:41, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 23 using 3d10+15 with rolls of 5,1,2.  damage vs D4.
23:40, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 50 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 18.  bennie.
23:40, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 40 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 8.  Victorius Surge vs D4.

This message was last edited by the player at 01:12, Fri 22 July 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1181 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 21 Jul 2016
at 23:47
  • msg #141

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald gets a dragon-kill! Harald, describe your kill.

D4 is down. Martha, Agon and Darratheir are up!

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 134 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Fri 22 Jul 2016
at 06:47
  • msg #142

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Now that he was out of this bad memories forced by the dragon, Darratheir decided it was time to finish it, seeing how Harald had been able to kill of of the Silver Scourge. Relying on his own power this time, the Barbarian delivered another blow to the dragon, taking advantage of his prone position.


Standard Action: Howling Strike vs D3 - 46 vs AC for 49 damage and the Dragon is prone.

08:45, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 46 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 13.  Howling Strike vs D3's AC.
08:46, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 49 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 11,7,3,6,2.  Damage roll.

Martha
player, 150 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 22 Jul 2016
at 20:21
  • msg #143

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha keeps trying to spot the invisible devil, worried that he'll stab one of her little vulnerable children brave allies in the back when they are not looking. She thinks she manages to spot a tell-tale sign: a crushed pamphlet on the ground, with a claw-footed imprint on top of it. The creature was over there! 'The invisible monster is over there!' she yells, but she does not manage to hit it.

Minor: perception success - spot X5
Move: tell everyone where X5 is.
Standard: Lance of Faith: (-5 invisible) rolled 31 vs reflex, miss. Use a bennie.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)

21:16, Today: Martha rolled 36 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 10.  Perception check invisible x2.
21:15, Today: Martha rolled 38 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 12.  Perception check invisible
15:28, Today: Martha rolled 31 using 1d20+21 with rolls of 10.  Bennie, lance of faith vs X5 (-5 invisible) reroll low.
15:28, Today: Martha rolled 30 using 1d20+21 with rolls of 9.  Bennie, lance of faith vs X5 (-5 invisible).


This message was last edited by the GM at 17:25, Sat 23 July 2016.
Agon
player, 369 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 23 Jul 2016
at 04:23
  • msg #144

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

One of the hands wrapped around a dragon's throat and squeezed till something went *pop*. Agon nodded with satisfaction, this would do till the day he held Tiamat in his his power.


[KP] 10

[Move] Bigby's Hand vs D2
  Attack +48 vs Reflex, CRIT! 68 damage and Grabbed
[Move] Bigby's Hand vs D3
  Attack +38 vs Reflex, 31 damage and Grabbed (KP swap)
[Minor] Sustain Hands

EpicOne
GM, 1182 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 23 Jul 2016
at 17:30
  • msg #145

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Harald fells one of the dragons, Agon grabs the others. His magical hand grabs the more-wounded dragon by the back of the neck and snaps its spoke; the dragon flails and then falls with a mighty crash. The other magical hand grabs the other dragon, squeezing it, while Darratheir pounds on the same dragon.

Martha, meanwhile, finally spotting the assassin devil, tries to blast the invisible fiend but misses despite her best attempt.
The remaining dragon looks at his fallen companions in shock and then does the rational thing, given the circumstances—he flees. He is already hovering in the air, so he simply rips his forearm from Agon’s grip and flies away at great speed…

D3 made his Escape check (rolled 46 vs. Agon’s Fort), uses his action to shift south then spent his action point to fly 10 squares away from the party. D3 fails its save.

Sonliin, Gromley, Zog are up! Harald is still bloodied, but has 47 temps.

D3 is 10 squares away from Darratheir, so everyone further away use Darratheir's row as a vantage point for determining range.

Initiative:
X5
Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir
D3
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog <==

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -31 No1> Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 2
Darratheir -92 No0vulnerable 10 all (save ends) Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point, Arrow of Fate daily 1
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 Power Points0
Harald 47 temps + -71 No0Devastation's Wake; Resist 5 all until EOE, vulnerable 10 (save ends) Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge, Fury’s Resurgence  5
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Zealous Sanction, Healing Word 1/3 1
Sonliin  -65 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams, Dancing Flames, Curative Admixture, Backlash Tattoo4
Zog -35 No0 - - Used: Elemental Escalation 1/4, Master's Surge, Refined Recall  0
D3 -518YES0 -2 on attacks (save ends) Used: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
X5 -84 No0INVISIBLE Used:0

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:32, Mon 08 Aug 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 337 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sat 23 Jul 2016
at 20:55
  • msg #146

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog smirks. "There you are, devil, he purrs. "Thank you, Martha, for the help." He raises his hand and traces a symbol in the air;  a ball of fire then dances out from his palm and explodes right in the middle of the area where the devil is standing. "Bet even a devil can feel THAT," he coos.

Ignition, area burst 1 centered on X5, no penalty for invisibility, natch. Use Benny to hit Reflex 43 for 62 fire damage (including Learned Boost). Probably less due to resistance, but what the hey :-)

The burst creates a zone that lasts until the start of your next turn. Any creature that enters the zone or ends its turn there takes 6 fire damage, which probably won't bother it. A creature can take this damage only once per turn.

16:52, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 16 using 2d10 with rolls of 10,6.  Learned Boost added.
16:51, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 46 using 2d10+31 with rolls of 7,8.  Ignition damage.
16:50, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 43 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 14.  Benny.
16:50, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 33 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 4.  Ignition on X5.

This message was last edited by the player at 20:56, Sat 23 July 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 416 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Sun 24 Jul 2016
at 19:24
  • msg #147

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley follows Zog's lead, and sends down fire the burns both mind and flesh...

OOC-Mindfire area effect, thus ignoring invis minus. From projected awareness

Damage 16 fire or psi, whichever has the less resistance to.

X5 will not be able to see anyone 5 or more spaces away.

Minor action-sustain song of transport.

15:22, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 16 using 1d8+12 with rolls of 4.  Mindfire psi/fire damage.
15:22, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 38 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 11.  Bennie re-roll on for being under 10.
15:21, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 35 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 8.  Re-roll with bennie.
15:21, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 28 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 1.  Mindfire area effect attack.

Sonliin
player, 425 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 25 Jul 2016
at 01:01
  • msg #148

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin frowned as the remaining dragon flew away, leaving him with no other other means to prevent its retreat. However, now that the remaining assassin was located, he was able to do something about that. A few motions and a wall of metal erupted around it, forming an impromptu prison.

OOC: Cast Illusory Wall to form the 8 squares as a box to keep it in, so that anyone outside can see in but the devil can not see out.
EpicOne
GM, 1183 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 25 Jul 2016
at 17:03
  • msg #149

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin, please make your attack against X5's will as it tries to scale the "wall."
Sonliin
player, 426 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 25 Jul 2016
at 17:30
  • msg #150

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

OOC: 47 vs will
13:28, Today: Sonliin rolled 47 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 19.  Wall vs will.

This message was last edited by the GM at 20:30, Mon 25 July 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1184 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 25 Jul 2016
at 20:32
  • msg #151

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog fries the devil, which takes the punishment silently, and Gromley then blasts its mind. There is some sound as the devil tries to scale the wall, but it sounds unlikely that he managed.

Sonliin’s mental attack stops the devil from leaving the square. As Zog hinted, he takes no damage from the zone, but he’s stuck there for the moment.

Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir are up!

X5 can’t see you; he is currently still invisible, but you can target him with no penalty with area attacks. All of you are free to move through or target the wall at will.

D3 is 10 squares away from Darratheir, so everyone further away use Darratheir's row as a vantage point for determining range.

Initiative:
X5
Martha, Harald, Agon, Darratheir <==
D3
Sonliin, Gromley, Zog

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Massive Trees: The trees grant cover to any creature standing in spaces adjacent to their trunks. Creatures standing under their canopies gain con- cealment from attacks originating overhead.
Other Buildings: The other buildings are empty, with no beds or patients inside. Doors to these build- ings are unlocked unless the characters offended the attendants (see page 60), in which case they are sealed and require a DC 31 Strength check to open. See the tactical map for building heights.
Amyria’s Building: This building looks like a tower, but the interior extends for many hundreds of feet. Beds line both walls and squares containing beds count as difficult terrain.
Statues and Pillars: Squares containing statues or pillars count as difficult terrain but grant cover to any creature in their spaces.
Amyria: The deva is currently with Gromley.
Temple Attendants: Seven attendants position themselves around Amyria to protect her from harm. The attendants do not make attacks, but they give their lives to protect the deva.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -31 No1> Used: Chain Lightning, Ring of Winter Encounter Interrupt 2
Darratheir -92 No0vulnerable 10 all (save ends) Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Action Point, Arrow of Fate daily 1
Gromley 31 temps  No1Invisible, Skald’s Aura zone 5 around Consciousness—1 use left, Song of Transition active  Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 Power Points0
Harald 47 temps + -71 No0Devastation's Wake; Resist 5 all until EOE, vulnerable 10 (save ends) Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Storm of Blows, Action Point, Warrior’s Urging, Dwarven Resilience/Second Wind, Minotaur Charge, Fury’s Resurgence  5
Martha - No1 - Used: Cloak of Courage, Immortal Curse, Spirit of Healing, Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Zealous Sanction, Healing Word 1/3 1
Sonliin  -65 No1DIVINE AEGIS: All allies within 2 squares gain +2 to defenses (stance) Used: Use Vulnerability, Promise of Storm, Champion's Call, Pure Devotion, Return to the Living, Shield, Prismatic Beams, Dancing Flames, Curative Admixture, Backlash Tattoo4
Zog -35 No0 - - Used: Elemental Escalation 1/4, Master's Surge, Refined Recall  0
D3 -518YES0 -2 on attacks (save ends) Used: Bloodied Breath, Breath Weapon (recharge 4-6) 0
X5 -137 YES0INVISIBLE, trapped in zone for this round Used:0

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:32, Mon 08 Aug 2016.
Martha
player, 151 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 25 Jul 2016
at 21:09
  • msg #152

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha unleashes a bolt of radiance on the trapped invisible devil, but it blasts striaght through the cage hitting nothing. 'Drats' she swears grimly.

Move 5 N
Lance of Faith, miss vs reflex.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
22:03, Today: Martha rolled 42,19,20 using d20+26,2d6+11,2d6+11 with rolls of 16,2,6,3,6.  Lance of Faith vs X5.

This message was last edited by the player at 21:56, Mon 25 July 2016.
Agon
player, 370 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Mon 25 Jul 2016
at 23:24
  • msg #153

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon sent his hands to hold the retreating dragon in range of the rest of the party. There would be no survivors to report the battle, if Agon had anything to say about it.


[KP] 13

[Move x2] Direct Hand to D3
Attack +41 vs Reflex, 31 damage (KP switch on attack, evoker damage reroll
[Minor] Sustain Hands


Today: Agon rolled 5 using 1d10 with rolls of 5. evoker damage reroll. 16:23, Today: Agon rolled 27 using 2d10+24 with rolls of 2,1. damage. 16:22, Today: Agon rolled 13 using 1d20 with rolls of 13. KP. 16:21, Today: Agon rolled 30 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 2. hand vs D3.

This message was last edited by the GM at 16:59, Tue 26 July 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 444 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 26 Jul 2016
at 00:09
  • msg #154

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As the dragon was too far for him to attack, Harald moved quickly around the tree to get close to the remaining demon.


Double move; as per map
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 136 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 26 Jul 2016
at 17:07
  • msg #155

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir identifies the spot where everyone thinks the devil is, races to the fore and charges, swinging his "axe" in a high arc. He comes down on something solid...

Move 7 squares and then charge with Howling Strike, use Benny to hit for 42 damage.

13:04, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Darratheir Burnedbear, rolled 42 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 8,1,6,4,3.  Howling Strike damage.
13:03, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Darratheir Burnedbear, rolled 43 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 16.  Benny.
13:01, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Darratheir Burnedbear, rolled 39 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 12.  Howling Strike charge.

EpicOne
GM, 1185 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 26 Jul 2016
at 17:12
  • msg #156

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon and Martha try and fail to hit the elusive invisible devil with their attacks. Darratheir, though, finally succeeds, cutting at the invisible fiend; there is an explosion of foul smoke and the threat is no more.

The dragon flees at full speed--and then is suddenly surrounded by angelic defenders that cut the dragon down out of the sky.

A small host of angels appear surrounding the party, and just in time--another wave of devils materialize to try to steal Amyria. The party fights alongside the angels for a good twenty minutes, beating back wave after wave of devils, but finally the party is ushered away inside a building, now heavily guarded by angels.

One angel--a beautiful female wielding two swords strapped alongside her shining breastplate--advances to the party. "Friends, we would seek your help," she says seriously. "We have secured the city and have this place secured, but we do not know where these devils came from. We would ask you to track them to their lair and find out more about how they came to invade our sacred realm."

You have time for a short rest--please let me know if you spend any healing surges.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 445 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 26 Jul 2016
at 17:18
  • msg #157

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald spends a surge (leaving him on 8/14) and is now on -24.

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:35, Mon 08 Aug 2016.
Agon
player, 371 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Tue 26 Jul 2016
at 19:30
  • msg #158

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon took a moment to steel himself. "Logic would suggest an ancient weakness in the planes, or modern treason. I found be happy to stop them at their source."

OOC:Spend one surge to heal to full
Martha
player, 153 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 26 Jul 2016
at 19:51
  • msg #159

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Glad we stopped them for you' agrees Martha. 'But I'm more concerned about the silver dragons and angelic allies. Who are the devils in league with? Do you angels have any idea what this unholy alliance might signify?'

Might Martha heal Harald with a use of her healing word so he regains full hp with his lost surge DM?
This message was last edited by the player at 19:52, Tue 26 July 2016.
Sonliin
player, 427 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 26 Jul 2016
at 19:54
  • msg #160

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Both options are possible but given that they are targeting Amyria, I would say the latter is more than likely." Sonliin said, after cleaning himself off and getting a cold drink.

OOC:Spend 2 surges to bring him back to full health(now 4/10)
EpicOne
GM, 1189 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 27 Jul 2016
at 20:11
  • msg #161

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha:
'Glad we stopped them for you' agrees Martha. 'But I'm more concerned about the silver dragons and angelic allies. Who are the devils in league with? Do you angels have any idea what this unholy alliance might signify?'


The angel commander shakes her head. "Sadly, we do not know how this alliance came to be. All silver dragons are not of good heart, as these clearly were not, but why they allied with ancient enemies? That is a true puzzle. We would hope you could assist us in this matter, as your personalities and skills lend themselves better to such matters than most in our legion."

Sonliin:
"Both options are possible but given that they are targeting Amyria, I would say the latter is more than likely." Sonliin said, after cleaning himself off and getting a cold drink.


"Protection of the deva is of paramount importance. We will employ the entire resources of the legion to protect her while you investigate this. You may certainly advise us on how to prepare defenses, if you like, before you go."
Zog the Faceless
player, 339 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 27 Jul 2016
at 23:30
  • msg #162

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog bows deeply and adds, "We would be happy to assist. We definitely would want to have a say in the arrangement of defenses for Amyria. Her safety overrides all else at the moment."

Spend one surge for full hp, even after level.
Gromley Underhill
player, 417 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 28 Jul 2016
at 01:02
  • msg #163

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Well, if you manage to get one of their number alive-I could probably make him tell us everything that he knows." Gromley volunteered. He does check on the Deva to make sure she is awake and ok...

OOC-Short rest.
EpicOne
GM, 1190 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 28 Jul 2016
at 01:36
  • msg #164

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The deva is neither awake nor okay. She sleeps in a fitful fever. It's clear that she will die eventually if not helped. The angels promise to keep researching to see how they can help her stay alive while you get to the bottom of this...

Starting a skill challenge--someone make a Dungeoneering check to check the area for possible ways the devils could have snuck in; up to two of you may assist, using any skill you like as long as you are able to describe how this helps :-)

A cool write-up by the Dungeoneering check person will also lower the DC.

Sonliin
player, 430 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 28 Jul 2016
at 03:02
  • msg #165

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

quote:
"Protection of the deva is of paramount importance. We will employ the entire resources of the legion to protect her while you investigate this. You may certainly advise us on how to prepare defenses, if you like, before you go."


"Commander, I am not sure exactly where they entered Celestia but there might be some residual energy from the portal or gate that was used to bring them here. Let me see if I might be able to modify the Planar Portal ritual and use it to seek out any weaknesses in the veil. There might be a few portals, not commonly known, that were used to facilitate their arrival or of others.

What portals currently exist so I can exclude them?
" Sonliin asked the Angel Commander as he pulled out some paper and started doing calculations,

OOC:42 arcana
22:47, Today: Sonliin rolled 38 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 12.  Arcana.
(+4 for rituals from the travel category)

This message was lightly edited by the player at 14:25, Thu 28 July 2016.
Agon
player, 373 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Thu 28 Jul 2016
at 05:36
  • msg #166

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The great war of the gods played out on a timescale of epochs. "The devils attacked from within the hospital.  Many flaws were introduced into the gods' plans at the end of the Dawn War, a flaw that would sealed at the heart of this building."  Agon explained. He strode through the hallways, tapping at things with his staff, pausing to probe local magic fields with his trained senses, throwing open locked doors and interfering with angelic nurses and sick patients alike.  "The flaw would have concealed itself as something ordinary... a patient that never gets worse and never gets better, a simulacrum of a body that clouds even immortal minds..." He muttered to himself, searching the hospital for clues.

22:30, Today: Agon rolled 47 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 19.  benny reroll.
22:30, Today: Agon rolled 29 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 1.  dungeoneering.

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 137 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 28 Jul 2016
at 06:56
  • msg #167

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Chewing on the escape of the Dragon form his grip, Darratheir stood silent for a moment, waiting for instruction from his companions if he could help in the search of the devils. He wasn't really good at finding them but destroying them all was more easier for him.

Sorry for the small post. I'm quite busy. :(
Spending 2 surge for 98 HP.

Harald Gaptooth
player, 448 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Thu 28 Jul 2016
at 19:43
  • msg #168

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

It was all very well looking for magical sources for the entry of the devils but Harald knew, all too well, that there were simpler ways to sneak from plane to plane.

He also wandered the halls of the building but instead of seeking out magical portals, he was looking for physical curls and twists within the fabric of the building.  Such things he had seen before, once even getting trapped in a tesseract!  They were not usually obvious but often relied on people seeing just what they expected to see!
Zog the Faceless
player, 341 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 29 Jul 2016
at 01:42
  • msg #169

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog stands back and watches Agon work, aided by Sonliin. He never ceased to be amazed at this group's capability. He was used to being the most impressive person in the room and it was rather a relief not necessarily to be so all the time.
EpicOne
GM, 1192 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 29 Jul 2016
at 16:45
  • msg #170

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

What seems like a simple tower from the outside is in fact a much larger, sprawling maze of rooms, stairs, and passages. Twisting and turning passages create a challenging maze, but fortunately, they have Agon, whose mind is more than up to the challenge. Sonliin corrects one minor mistake that Agon makes, but otherwise the wizard does marvelously in leading the party through the wending ways of this place.

Beyond the passages, the adventurers come to a massive chamber with one hundred doors scattered across the walls, floor, and ceiling. Inspecting any door reveals each door is locked. Agon quickly discerns Arcane Lock wards in the middle of the room, on the floor, or on each door except the one the characters enter. The door itself is locked.

Gromley, would you do the honors trying to pick the lock?
Gromley Underhill
player, 418 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 29 Jul 2016
at 18:08
  • msg #171

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 170):

Gromley gestures, and a lock pick kit appears in his hand. Then he proceeds to float the tools over to the door and try and pick the lock. "Could be trapped, you know." He points out as its clear he is gesturing from a distance to make the animated lock picks do their work. His glowing orb Baldrick providing the means to do so.

OOC:
14:06, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 33 using 1d20+21 with rolls of 12.  Thievery.

EpicOne
GM, 1193 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 29 Jul 2016
at 20:32
  • msg #172

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Beyond the unlocked door is a steep, winding staircase.

I need a group Athletics check. For every 5 that someone beats a DC of 27, everyone in the party gets a +2 bonus. I would recommend letting Darratheir and Harald roll first as a result.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 449 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sat 30 Jul 2016
at 00:29
  • msg #173

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal


01:27, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 25 using 1d20+20 with rolls of 5.  athletics.

My usual roll.  SHould I benny it?  If so I will try tomorrow morning.  If not it may have to be SUnday night as I will be away.

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 139 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 30 Jul 2016
at 14:36
  • msg #174

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

While in the maze like tower, Dattatheir followed Agon, always on the lookout and watching in the darkest corners. He then waited that Gromley picked the lock and at the sight of the stairs, he moved forward the group, close to Harald.
"Finally a challenge I can succeed in!" he said with a large grin.

16:34, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 40 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 17.  Athletics.
Zog the Faceless
player, 343 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sun 31 Jul 2016
at 02:05
  • msg #175

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog springs up the stairs after Darratheir, hoping someone would catch him if he slips. While not un-fit, he was not the physical specimen that some of the party were.

Benny for 31.
22:03, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 31 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 13.  Benny.
22:03, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 21 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 3.  Athletics w/Darratheir bonus.

Martha
player, 158 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sun 31 Jul 2016
at 17:57
  • msg #176

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha hangs on to the rails, takes out a walking stick, and hobbles down the stairs slowly behind Darratheir and Zog, taking advice from Darra as he pionts out which steps are narrower or slippier, or where the handrail is missing.

18:55, Today: Martha rolled 23 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 6.  Athletics with +4 darra bonus.

EDIT: with Harald's bennie Martha gets a further +4 bonus = total of 27.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:37, Sun 31 July 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 450 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sun 31 Jul 2016
at 18:29
  • msg #177

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal


19:28, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 37 using 1d20+20 with rolls of 17.  A Bennied Athletics check in case it's still needed.

This message was last edited by the player at 19:05, Sun 31 July 2016.
Agon
player, 374 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Mon 1 Aug 2016
at 05:07
  • msg #178

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

With the others cutting ahead, it was easy for Agon to follow along the easiest path. He stayed back to help Martha along the trickier parts of the climb.

OOC: Athletics +33, with bonuses from everybody.


22:06, Today: Agon rolled 33 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 11.  athletics.

Gromley Underhill
player, 421 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 1 Aug 2016
at 21:09
  • msg #179

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley claps his hands as he reclines on his floating disk of energy. "Baldrick! Up!" He said, and the glowing orb that floated around him let off a sigh. Then the disk carrying its gnomish master, his pillows, and a couple of books shoot straight up.

OOC:
17:07, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 44 using 1d20+24 with rolls of 20.  Athletics. Behold! The most useless nat 20 ever!

Sonliin
player, 433 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 2 Aug 2016
at 01:51
  • msg #180

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin joined the charge up the stairs with the others, trying to not fall on anyone or stomp on their toes in the process, coming very close on part of the stairs.

OOC:25 Athletics
21:48, Today: Sonliin rolled 25 using 1d20+20 with rolls of 5.  Athletics.

This message was last edited by the GM at 22:34, Tue 02 Aug 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1203 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 2 Aug 2016
at 22:36
  • msg #181

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The party makes their way up the absurdly steep stairs and find themselves in a a shadowy passage.

Does anyone want to scout ahead or are you proceeding together?

Harald Gaptooth
player, 451 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 2 Aug 2016
at 22:52
  • msg #182

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Grom, laddy, why don't ye send yon eye thingie on ahead afore we go trampin' in?"
Gromley Underhill
player, 422 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 3 Aug 2016
at 03:29
  • msg #183

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Harald Gaptooth (msg # 182):

"It's not an 'eye thing', my fine fellow. It is the psionic projection of my physical senses while I maintain..." he quickly got the feeling Harald was not intrested. "Oh, never mind." He sighed, and sent forth his psi senses.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 03:30, Wed 03 Aug 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1205 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 5 Aug 2016
at 00:10
  • msg #184

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley sends his sense forward and it/he sees interesting things.


If you all are clever in use of Gromley's info, I may let you bypass this combat with a skill challenge instead, FYI. Be creative.
Gromley Underhill
player, 424 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 5 Aug 2016
at 15:36
  • msg #185

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"There are about 20 devils ahead of us. They seem unawares. However, I think I could 'encourage' them to do the work for us-if you get my meaning. I get the idea being in hell together does not make them very chummy with one another."

Sure enough, he reached out to one of the bigger devil's minds and rummaged around in its surface thoughts. Trying to pick out the petty annoyances that the other devils heaped upon it-much like normal people do to each other every day. The difference was is that when devils do such things its more angry, violent, and brutal.

You know, Grog has been coveting your dammed souls. He said in the mental 'ear' of one of the larger creatures, as its eyes lingered over the Grog devil in question. He was never as good as you-and he knows it. So what does he do? He is going to make sure you are out of the way-and claim everything you worked for... Once that suggestion was planted-seemingly coming from inside the Devil's skull by its own thoughts, it was a simple matter to use Gromley's abilities make the Grog in question to 'accidentally' smack the Devil in the face with its tail. Of course Grog would not apologize-creatures of evil tended not to do that unless forced to...
Martha
player, 159 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 5 Aug 2016
at 17:02
  • msg #186

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Good thinking' Martha whispers to Gromley. 'You should mention 'soul-shearing'. Devils often use that term in hell to refer to the threat of soul stealing. I often used it to threaten Tiamat's hellish allies, and it always got a strong reaction'.

Martha's years of service to the Glistening One would finally come is useful, she hoped.

Leverage Martha's background and investment in insight and religion to assist Gromley's plan.
Zog the Faceless
player, 344 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 5 Aug 2016
at 21:27
  • msg #187

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog whispers periodic words into Gromley's ear, choice insults he's acquired over the years and phrases he is sure will irritate a devil's soul, the most original of which was, "which angel's teat did you nurse at this morning?"

Bit o' Buff for the assist.
17:26, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 34 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 11.  Bluff.

Sonliin
player, 436 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 5 Aug 2016
at 21:37
  • msg #188

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Any chance you see a portal where they are at?" Sonliin asked "If you can see the sigils, I can open it up and we can send them a surprise."
Agon
player, 375 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Fri 5 Aug 2016
at 21:53
  • msg #189

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Are these the same as the devils we fought before?" Agon asked. With a small army of devils, it would be easy enough to use a simple illusion to add the first voice to call for violence.

To amplify the effects of Gromley's telepathic slapstick, a devilish voice shouted from the back of the crowd. "You're not going to take that? You're stronger, you should be in charge!"

OOC: Using Spectral Image...
Harald Gaptooth
player, 452 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Fri 5 Aug 2016
at 23:06
  • msg #190

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald shuffled his feet impatiently.

"This is nae way tae deal wi' these things" he muttered.  "Cold steel; that's whit ye want."

He grumbled away while the others farted around with clever dick tricks, growing more morose with the minute.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 143 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 6 Aug 2016
at 09:09
  • msg #191

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Just as Harald, Darratheir thought it would be best to fight the devils themselves. Why let the other do your job when you can exterminate this vermin by yourself.
Nevertheless, he tried to help Gromley and Agon as much as he could by trying to explain them what kind of intimidating images they could send into the devils minds to amplify the power of their own words.

11:08, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 43 using 1d20+34 with rolls of 9.  Intimidate.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 453 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sat 6 Aug 2016
at 14:56
  • msg #192

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald listened to the others planning and scheming.  It was not his thing but he watched and listened anyway just in case something caught his attention

Perception: 34
10:53, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 34 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 6.  Perception check.

This message was last edited by the GM at 15:04, Sat 06 Aug 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1208 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 6 Aug 2016
at 15:10
  • msg #193

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The plan works beautifully--Gromley's deception leads to a wholesale riot among the devils. By the time they're done fighting, next to none of the rank-and-file and only some of the leaders are left standing. The party is able to move in and mop them up.

Each person in the party roll 1d100. If you roll a 30 or less, you took no damage in the fight; if you roll 30-70 you can mark off one Healing Surge; if you roll 71 or higher, mark off 2 Healing Surges. You all can assume you have had a short rest and have hit a Milestone.

You are able to examine the room clearly with the devils gone. Sinister red light wells up from a pit in the center illuminating the room White tiles cover the  floor, walls, and ceiling throughout the chamber. Agon identifies the shimmering light as coming from a teleportation portal which he should be able to activate easily.

What do you do?
Martha
player, 160 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sat 6 Aug 2016
at 16:13
  • msg #194

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'The devils came from here, certainly' says Martha, nodding, inspecting the bleeding portal from a safe distance. 'It obviously leads to Hell. We should try and find out who created it, and we should seal it.'

'Agon, can you analyse the portal to discover who created it? (Analyse Portal Ritual). If not, I can tap the divine essence flowing through this plane and try to find that out' (Consult Mystic Sages ritual should do the trick).

17:02, Today: Martha rolled 93 using 1d100 with rolls of 93.  Devil encounter surges. A brilliant roll!

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 144 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 6 Aug 2016
at 18:21
  • msg #195

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

After they successfully managed to clear most of the devils' rank by using convoluted means, Darratheir was glad to be able to kill some of them himself in a real battle. Battle that ended easily for him as he was empowered by the Arrow of Fate.

When they could finally take a look at the room and that Martha mentioned the portal, he looked at her. "You are probably right. I will stay there and guard the entrance while you all try to seal it."

Turning to Harald who seemed as eager as him to fight, he nodded at the Dwarf. "Would you come with me ? Who knows what could come from this portal ?"

20:14, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 8 using 1d100 with rolls of 8.  Taking damages ?
Agon
player, 376 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 6 Aug 2016
at 18:36
  • msg #196

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Some of the devils escaped the trap and Agon got lightly scratched in the battle.  No matter. "Teleportation on a Domain against the will of the Gods is no easy matter." Agon said, his face illuminated by the hellish glare.  "Now let us see what we have here, and what we can do with it..."

Agon was a leading expert on portals and the planes, and soon he had the portal in his grasp.


11:32, Today: Agon rolled 64 using 1d100 with rolls of 64.  damage.
11:33, Today: Agon rolled 46 using 1d20+38 with rolls of 8.  arcana: study portal.
EpicOne
GM, 1209 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 6 Aug 2016
at 18:47
  • msg #197

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon does his analysis of the pool and determines that the portal does not, in fact, lead to the Nine Hells. To the party's considerable shock, the portal seems to lead to Bahamut's palace itself!
Sonliin
player, 437 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sun 7 Aug 2016
at 00:30
  • msg #198

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"That is rather odd." Sonliin said as word of the portal's destination was determined. "Although, that might have allowed Tiamat's agents to be able to spy or infiltrate the palace." he added, scratching his chin in deep thought

20:27, Today: Sonliin rolled 72 using 1d100 with rolls of 72.  Devil battle. lose two surges
Zog the Faceless
player, 345 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sun 7 Aug 2016
at 01:05
  • msg #199

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog frowns profoundly. "That is disconcerting. They may have infiltrated the palace to help us prevent Bahamut's resurrection. I recommend we engage them as soon as possible. Agon, do you think you can operate the portal?"

Lost one surge.
21:04, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 69 using 1d100 with rolls of 69.  Results of devil battle.

Martha
player, 161 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sun 7 Aug 2016
at 09:13
  • msg #200

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'I think this must be related to the angels and silver dragons we fought outside. One possibility is that this has been an inside job from the start - Bahamut was betrayed by one of his own.'

'Agon, can you determine WHO created the portal? And from which direction the portal was created?'


She studies the red glow again. 'I wonder why it glows red like that, if it leads to/from Bahamut's Palace. Portals usually reflect the nature of the plane they lead towards - for example portals leading to a plane of water tend to be bluish and drip. But this portal has an unexpected colour and effect which does not match either of its destinations. Unless Bahamut's Palace has been overtaken by hell.'
Gromley Underhill
player, 425 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-10,PP-29,PI-30
Sun 7 Aug 2016
at 12:03
  • msg #201

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 193):

OOC-
08:01, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 43 using 1d100 with rolls of 43.

Using my first healing surge! Of this adventure anyways.


"We should go in and try to find more evidence. Let's attempt to take a prisoner this time so I can make him reveal their plans." He offered.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 454 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sun 7 Aug 2016
at 15:34
  • msg #202

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

quote:
make him reveal their plans.


"And reveal their planes as weel!" laughed HArald, very pleased with himself for his simple pun.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 145 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sun 7 Aug 2016
at 17:53
  • msg #203

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

For an unknown reason, Darratheir laughed widely at the Dwarf pun. "Ahah, that was a good one, Master Harald." And as if reality came back violently to his mind, his face quickly darkened.

"And we will find plenty of them that we can kill in their plane." he finally added with a sombre grin on the face. "They will pay. They will all pay for what Tiamat did."
Agon
player, 377 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sun 7 Aug 2016
at 20:37
  • msg #204

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"It makes sense that Bahamaut's palace would be a weak point now, and may have been infiltrated by the enemy before." Agon said. The magic of planar travel was mysterious and full of exceptions, but he was confident that this was not a blind jump into hell.

Agon triggered the portal with a flare of red light, opening a path to follow the attackers. "Master Darratheir, will you do the honors?"
This message was last edited by the player at 02:21, Mon 08 Aug 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1210 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 8 Aug 2016
at 01:25
  • msg #205

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha:

'Agon, can you determine WHO created the portal? And from which direction the portal was created?'


Agon studies the portal a bit longer and determines that it was created by the infamous devil prince, Dispater. The inevitable conclusion is that Dispater was or is on this plane!

quote:
She studies the red glow again. 'I wonder why it glows red like that, if it leads to/from Bahamut's Palace. Portals usually reflect the nature of the plane they lead towards - for example portals leading to a plane of water tend to be bluish and drip. But this portal has an unexpected colour and effect which does not match either of its destinations. Unless Bahamut's Palace has been overtaken by hell.'


Agon corrects Martha's assumption on this point, observing that these factors can be changed by casters with sufficient skill, such as Dispater likely is.
Zog the Faceless
player, 346 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 8 Aug 2016
at 02:15
  • msg #206

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog's eyes narrow. "Well, whether someone let him in or he broke his way in, it seems we must go and evict some devils from Bahamut's palace."

He stands next to the portal, looking down. "Harald, I propose you go first. With no disrespect to Darratheir, you are our historical door-opener."
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 146 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Mon 8 Aug 2016
at 07:02
  • msg #207

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir looked at both Agon and Zog. "No offence taken. I can go second as long as Harald don't kill all the devils." He then looked at the dwarf and, motioning his arm in direction of the portal and bowing his head, he added. "After you, historical door-opener."
Harald Gaptooth
player, 455 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Mon 8 Aug 2016
at 15:59
  • msg #208

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald guffaws.  "Historical door-opener!  Well, for sure, that's a lot better than whit Ah am usually called."

He spat on his hands and made sure his shield was secured before advancing into the portal.
EpicOne
GM, 1211 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 8 Aug 2016
at 18:55
  • msg #209

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The portal deposits Harald and Darratheir on a platform suspended in the sky. Behind you, tall buildings constructed from white stone glitter in the bright light. Double doors some thirty feet away across an empty gulf grant access to the larger building.

You turn and notice something. Black-feathered angelic wings hold a pale, beautiful woman in the air. The wind whips her long black hair about her face, but even through the unruly strands you can see her gleaming red eyes and curling smile. She raises a longbow and nocks an arrow, causing it to ignite with unruly  fire. And then you notice that she has quite a few friends also flying around...

Everyone roll initiative! If you equal or beat a 41, you can go ahead and post your actions.

Everyone except Darratheir and Harald must spend 3 squares' movement moving through the portal; once through, you have up to the rest of your normal movement and your Standard and Minor actions.

Only one Arcana check required to identify the enemies in this case.

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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Force Bridge: A near-invisible bridge (area 2) made from force spans the gap. The bridge is impervious to damage.
Portal: The portal provides concealment against ranged attacks.
Gusting Wind: Brutal winds scream and shriek as they blow across the outcropping. Each round, roll 1d6. On a 6, a gust of wind makes an attack.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon - No2> Used: - 4
Darratheir - No1 Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Arrow of Fate daily 3
Gromley  No2 Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura1
Harald - No1 Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Fury’s Resurgence  8
Martha - No2 - Used:  Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle 3
Sonliin  - No1Used: Return to the Living,  Illusory Wall, Combust (Ring of Borrowed Spells), Overwhelming Fervor, Dimensional cascade, Healing infusion8
Zog - No1 - - Used: Master's Surge 1
1  No0 0
2  No0 0
3  No0 0
4  No0 0
5  No0 0
6  No0 0
7  No0 0
8  No0 0
9  No0 0
10  No0 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 17:43, Tue 09 Aug 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 426 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-127,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 8 Aug 2016
at 18:58
  • msg #210

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

OOC:
14:58, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 35 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 13.  Reactive stealth.
14:57, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 45 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 19.  Arcana.
14:57, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 38 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 16.  Bennie re-roll.
14:57, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 25 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 3.  Initiative.

Zog the Faceless
player, 347 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 8 Aug 2016
at 23:46
  • msg #211

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog gets ready to walk into the portal, clueless as to what's happening on the other side...

19:45, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 25 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 8.  Initiative.

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 147 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 9 Aug 2016
at 06:55
  • msg #212

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Evading the arrow shot from the woman, Darratheir took a firm grip on his spear, ready to fight. Turning to Harald, he joked. "I would have think for a better welcoming party in a place such as this one. But a good fight is always entertaining, don't you think ?"

08:53, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 33 using 1d20+16 with rolls of 17.  Initiative.
Martha
player, 162 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 9 Aug 2016
at 16:42
  • msg #213

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Before they pass through the portal into hell, Martha casts a prayer of protection over the party (Cloak of Courage on everyone before we enter portal – everyone gains HS worth of Temporary Hit Points).

Moving fast behind Darra and Harald, Martha leaps through the portal, cackling at the thought of invading some god’s palace. She stops laughing once she arrives and looks around. ‘Balls’, she mutters at the angelic archers.

But she does not panic. Instead, spotting the hot sun in the sky, she smiles wryly and takes out a small golden sundial which she ties to the front of her dress, making sure it glints in the light.

Cloak of Courage on everyone: HS worth of Temporary Hit Points; & +4 defences vs fear eont
Move: through portal
Place Shining Sundial (heroic tier item) on self: ‘This sundial must be placed in a location where it receives natural light while the sun is up. When you use a radiant attack power, until the end of your next turn, creatures within 10 squares of the sundial gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and a +3 bonus to damage rolls.


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17:25, Today: Martha rolled 46 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 19.  Initiative.

This message was last edited by the player at 16:47, Tue 09 Aug 2016.
Sonliin
player, 438 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 9 Aug 2016
at 17:03
  • msg #214

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin joined the others as they crossed over to the other plane. "Looks like we have a welcoming committee." he said, looking for cover after seeing all of the bows being drawn

12:52, Today: Sonliin rolled 30 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 17.  init.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 456 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 9 Aug 2016
at 20:39
  • msg #215

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

21:31, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 29 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 11.  Initiative
Agon
player, 378 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Tue 9 Aug 2016
at 23:28
  • msg #216

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon was ready for anything, especially more devils.

16:26, Today: Agon rolled 53 using 1d20+34 with rolls of 19.  Arcana.
16:26, Today: Agon rolled 30 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 12.  Init .
EpicOne
GM, 1213 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 11 Aug 2016
at 19:27
  • msg #217

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The beautiful devil-women smile at you with sharp fangs. They point at Martha and fly to get a clear shot on her. “That one. She’s the cleric. Get her, sisters.”

One of them fires a shot at the ground near Martha and an odd, nasty, metal bush springs up next to her, shredding her protective cloak of courage. The swarm of devil-women then hammer Martha with shots; Martha drops under this barrage of fire, her body still burning from their flaming arrows.

The devil-women others shriek with delight and two of them fire at Harald, setting his shirt alight as well.

“Turn back now, mortals, or we will use your bones to lace our drinks!” the devils shriek as they hover over thin air.

The dice are out to get you.

#1 hits Martha’s Reflex with “Iron Thorn” for 32 untyped damage. An iron thorn appears in an unoccupied space adjacent to Martha (to the north).Martha cannot move more than 3 squares from the iron thorn and grants combat advantage to all attackers (save ends).

#2 through #8 all hit Martha, taking her down. She’s dying & unconscious at 0 hp. She also is taking ongoing 10 fire (save ends)

#9 and #10 target Harald instead; #10 hits Harald for 21 fire (coming out of temps) and ongoing 10 fire damage.

Everyone except Martha is up! And Martha, after they go, you can go as well (presumably someone will heal you).

You need a Perception check of 31 (passive for no action or minor action if you need active) to se the walkway (area 2).

Initiative:
Martha
Devils
Darratheir, Sonliin, Agon, Harald, Zog, Gromley<==


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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Force Bridge: A near-invisible bridge (area 2) made from force spans the gap. The bridge is impervious to damage.
Portal: The portal provides concealment against ranged attacks.
Gusting Wind: Brutal winds scream and shriek as they blow across the outcropping. Each round, roll 1d6. On a 6, a gust of wind makes an attack.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No2 Used: - 4
Darratheir 50 temps No1 Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Arrow of Fate daily 3
Gromley 32 temps No2 Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura1
Harald 28 temps No1 Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Fury’s Resurgence  8
Martha -154 YES, dying2 Can’t move more than 3 squares from blackthorn and grants CA (save ends), ongoing 10 fire (save ends), Dying Used:  Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Cloak of Courage, Radiant Sundial 3
Sonliin  36 tempsNo1Used: Return to the Living,  Illusory Wall, Combust (Ring of Borrowed Spells), Overwhelming Fervor, Dimensional cascade, Healing infusion8
Zog 42 temps No1 - - Used: Master's Surge 1
1  No0 Used: Iron Thorn 0
2  No0 0
3  No0 0
4  No0 0
5  No0 0
6  No0 0
7  No0 0
8  No0 0
9  No0 0
10  No0 0

Harald Gaptooth
player, 457 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Thu 11 Aug 2016
at 21:41
  • msg #218

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

“Tak’ care o’ the wee lass” yelled Harald.

He pulled out the arrow and glared at the strange angel that fired it.  “Ye’re gonna regret that, ye bissum.”

Darting to the edge of the p[latform he activated the power of his armour, dragging 4 of the creatures adjacent to him.  Then with a thunderous smash he smote them hip and thigh!

"See how te like it up ye" he screamed, preparing for yet another attack.

Immediate reaction:  Activate Golden Ring
Move: as per map
Minor: Activate armour
Standard: Earthquake Smash vs 10 (and also 4,6, and 9)

Warsheath Armour +4;
Power (Daily - minor action)
Enemies within a number of squares equal to the enhancement bonus are pulled adjacent to me.
[Pull 10, 6, 9 and 4.]

Golden Ring of Toros level 24
Power (Daily - Immediate reaction)
Trigger:  An enemy hits me when I am at full HP.
Effect:  I gain a +5 bonus to my next attack against the triggering enemy (no 10).  If I have reached at least 1 milestone today (yes), I also gain resist 5 to all damage until I become bloodied or until the end of the encounter.

Attack 10 at +5 with Earthquake Smash @ +36 vs AC
22:29, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 43 using 1d20+36 with rolls of 7.  Earthquake Smash vs 10.
22:30, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 39 using 1d20+36 with rolls of 3.  benny if needed.
22:30, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 53 using 1d20+36 with rolls of 17.  and again.
22:30, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 42 using 3d10+20 with rolls of 6,10,6.  Damage vs 10
10 is knocked prone and dazed TeoMnt.

Make secondary attack:
Secondary Attack:  Each enemy within 2 squares of primary target
Hit: 15 damage and knocked prone
22:33, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 50 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 19.  vs 4.
22:33, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 51 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 20.  vs 9.
22:32, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 39 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 8.  Smash vs 6.
6, 9 and 4 each take 15 damage and are knocked prone.
10 falls into the chasm whilst 9 and 4 fall to the ground on the walkway and 6 falls next to Harald.

Zog the Faceless
player, 348 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 12 Aug 2016
at 00:18
  • msg #219

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog pops out of the portal and his eyes go wide when he sees Martha down. "Oh, you're going to pay for that," he growls as he moves toward a clump of flying devil-women. He blasts two of them HARD and then follows up, blasting the wounded one.

He looks back at Martha, hoping that Sonliin or Gromley can help her quickly...

Move in. Elemental Bolt + Elemental Escalation on 1, 2; crit #1 for 129 hp (forgot to add in the elemental escalation). Then Quickened Spellcasting to attack #1 again, hit Reflex 40 (or 44 with a second Benny if necessary) to hit for 58 damage. Add Learned Boost for 6 extra damage if the 58 isn't enough to kill #1.

20:14, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 6 using 2d12 with rolls of 5,1.  Learned Boost if necessary.
20:14, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 58 using 2d12+43 with rolls of 9,6.  Damage on 1.
20:13, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 44 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 14.  Another Benny if needed.
20:13, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 40 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 10.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
20:13, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 38 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 8.  Benny.
20:13, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 36 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 6.  Quickened Spellcasting on 1.
20:12, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 12 using 2d10 with rolls of 8,4.  Elemental EScalation damage on 2.
20:12, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 109,51 using 5d12+64,2d12+40 with rolls of 9,8,12,8,8,7,4.  Crit damage on 1, regular damage on 2.
20:11, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 50,47 using 1d20+30,1d20+30 with rolls of 20,17.  Elemental Bolt + Elemental Esc on 1,5.

Gromley Underhill
player, 427 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 12 Aug 2016
at 01:23
  • msg #220

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley appears after the arrows fall. A burst of mental fire strikes down four of the snipers-blinding them and burning them-despite their resistance to fire. Then he scoops up the fallen Martha, standing over her on his disk of force-thus giving her some cover. However, the iron chain keeps both of them from going very far. Gromley whispers to the cleric, healing her wounds and stating 'Stay down!' Mentally.

OOC:
21:12, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 15 using 5d6 with rolls of 1,3,3,2,6.  Crit damage.
21:12, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 22 using 2d8+12 with rolls of 8,2.  Damage.
21:08, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 36,44,47,49 using 1d20+29,1d20+29,1d20+29,1d20+29 with rolls of 7,15,18,20.  Mindfire, 6 psi points, vs 1,2,3,5.

Standard:
Hits the wills of the snipers 1-3 and 5. As it does both fire and psi damage, their resistance wont help. They are blinded until the end of Gromley's next turn. They take 22 damage each, expect for 5 who takes 37.

Move:
Scoops up Martha and zips away with her on the disk-but can only go so far due to the iron chain effect. Gromley is standing over her-giving her cover with his body. Granted its not a lot of cover-but its better than nothing. Gromley will use his interrupts to shield her and himself. Plus ranged attacks vs prone targets are more difficult. Using the portal as concealment from archers from the south. The ones to the north are all blind now.

Minor-Uses Revitalizing Incantation
Martha heals a healing surge, and gets one surge worth of temp HP. She only spends one surge for all of that.


This message was last edited by the player at 01:27, Fri 12 Aug 2016.
Sonliin
player, 439 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 12 Aug 2016
at 03:00
  • msg #221

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Thank you Harald for bringing them closer, now it is my turn to play. When you go back to hell you malodorous malcontents, tell them Lord Commander Sonliin sent you and that you failed!" Sonliin said as sparks started to dance around him, quickly followed by the rumble of thunder.

Drawing his breath, the devils were dragged closer towards him as thunder quickly smote them. After, that, he quickly spin around, kissing them in turn with his warhammer before going into a defensive stance given the number of foes gathered next to him

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OOC:Used three Benny in the first attacks, none in the second
Minor: Promise of storm
Move to new location.
Standard: Champion's call Vs Will (38 thunder damage unless critical)#1-40(used Benny), #5-38, #3-Crit (59 Thunder + 14 radiant) #4-40, #9-48 (Benny), #10-43 (Benny), #6-36
Action point Whirlwind smite vs AC (31 damage +marked) #1-49, #5-46, #3-47, #4-46, #9-42, #10-50 (Crit for 62 radiant), #6-42
(Extra move action from AP, use to activate Divine Aegis)
22:47, Today: Sonliin rolled 62 using 5d6+36 with rolls of 6,4,4,6,6.  crit damage.
22:47, Today: Sonliin rolled 31 using 2d10+16 with rolls of 7,8.  damage.
22:46, Today: Sonliin rolled 42 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 12.  Whirlwind smite #6.
22:46, Today: Sonliin rolled 50 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 20.  Whirlwind smite #10.
22:46, Today: Sonliin rolled 42 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 12.  Whirlwind smite #9.
22:45, Today: Sonliin rolled 46 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 16.  Whirlwind smite #4.
22:44, Today: Sonliin rolled 47 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 17.  Whirlwind smite #3.
22:44, Today: Sonliin rolled 46 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 16.  Whirlwind smite #5.
22:43, Today: Sonliin rolled 49 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 19.  Whirlwind smite #1.
(Champions Call)
22:35, Today: Sonliin rolled 73 using 5d6+59 with rolls of 1,3,4,2,4.  Critical.
22:26, Today: Sonliin rolled 36,36 using d20+29,5d8+19 with rolls of 7,6,1,3,6,1.  devil 6.
22:26, Today: Sonliin rolled 43 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 14.  once again.
22:25, Today: Sonliin rolled 38 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 9.  once again.
22:25, Today: Sonliin rolled 32 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 3.  bennie #3 devil 10.
22:25, Today: Sonliin rolled 30,40 using d20+29,5d8+19 with rolls of 1,8,1,1,7,4.  devil 10.
22:24, Today: Sonliin rolled 48 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 19.  once again.
22:24, Today: Sonliin rolled 38 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 9.  bennie devil 9.
22:23, Today: Sonliin rolled 32,33 using d20+29,5d8+19 with rolls of 3,2,1,3,5,3.  devil 9.
22:23, Today: Sonliin rolled 40,40 using d20+29,5d8+19 with rolls of 11,2,7,1,6,5.  devil 4.
22:23, Today: Sonliin rolled 49,46 using d20+29,5d8+19 with rolls of 20,6,4,8,4,5.  devil 3.
22:22, Today: Sonliin rolled 38,49 using d20+29,5d8+19 with rolls of 9,6,7,4,6,7.  attack devil 5.
22:21, Today: Sonliin rolled 40 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 11.  I hate the dice roller.
22:21, Today: Sonliin rolled 33 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 4.  bennie devil 1.
22:20, Today: Sonliin rolled 32,43 using d20+29,5d8+19 with rolls of 3,4,8,3,2,7.  bennie devil 1.
22:19, Today: Sonliin rolled 30,38 using d20+29,5d8+19 with rolls of 1,5,2,1,3,8.  attack devil 1.
   


Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 148 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Fri 12 Aug 2016
at 06:56
  • msg #222

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

When Darratheir saw Martha fall under the repeated attack, his heart skipped a beat. She had always been nice with him since he joined the group and he couldn't let her like that. She deserved vengeance and he would be one of them who would bring it to their enemies.

"How dare you ?" he roared. "You will suffer eternal pain when we will send you back to where you belong !" Trying to impose his presence in their mind, he then tried to slash one of the devils with the spear.


Dices hate me today. :(
Move action: One square West
Minor action: Dragonfear vs all enemies' Will
Standard action: Howling Strike vs Devil 4 - Hit 43 vs AC for 43 damage

for Dragonfear:
OpponentScore
127
229
339
443
526
629
738
842
928
1044

08:45, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 27,29,39,43,26,29,38,42,28,44 using 1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+27,1d20+27,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25 with rolls of 2,4,12,16,1,4,13,17,3,19.  Dragonfear vs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
08:53, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 40 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 9.  Howling Strike.
08:53, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 33 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 2.  Benny reroll.
08:53, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 43 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 12.  Benny reroll.
08:54, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 43 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 5,10,4,2,2.  Damage.

This message was last edited by the GM at 13:50, Fri 12 Aug 2016.
Martha
player, 163 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 12 Aug 2016
at 08:14
  • msg #223

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha grunts as she comes to, and tries to keep her head down.

Start of turn: Heal to 38hp + 38thps (Gromley); Grants CA (se), prone, ongoing 10 fire (se); Take 0 dmg fire ongoing due to resist fire 17.
Rise from prone; duck behind the parapet
Lance of Faith vs 2, hit reflex, 24 radiant damage, powers up heal, +2 to Gromley’s next attack.
Healing Word on Martha +72hp, +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.
Save fails vs ironthorn, save success vs fire


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09:06, Today: Martha rolled 44,24,13 using d20+26,2d8+11,2d8+11 with rolls of 18,6,7,1,1.  Lance of Faith vs DevilWoman2,
9:09, Today: Martha rolled 72 using 38+7d6+4 with rolls of 6,6,1,2,4,6,5.  Healing Word Self. +7 for healing from bloodied.
09:10, Today: Martha rolled 15,30 using d20+10,d20+10 with rolls of 5,20.  Save vs ironthorn/fire dmg. (made error, just using roll)



Summary:
Martha on 117hp & 38 temp hps. Martha has +2 defences, +4 fort/poison defences, +2 attacks eont.
Enemy 2 takes 24 radiant dmg
Gromley gets +2 to next attack.

This message was last edited by the player at 08:17, Fri 12 Aug 2016.
Agon
player, 380 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 13 Aug 2016
at 02:40
  • msg #224

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon unleashes a blast of lightning that dances across the field, causing harm on almost every devil. He then directs one missile in particular at an escaping devil-woman.

Arc Lightning, hits 4 for 42, hits 5 and 10 for 26 and 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 for 25, all lightning damage. Misses #9, no Benny on him; 2 Bennies spent. Then Action Point and destroy #4 with 17 hp from a Magic Missile.

22:31, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 42,26,25 using 4d6+24,2d6+24,1d6+24 with rolls of 6,3,6,3,1,1,1.  Primary,secondary,tertiary damage.
22:30, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 41,45,46,46 using 1d20+28,1d20+28,1d20+28,1d20+28 with rolls of 13,17,18,18.  Tertiary: 7, 8, 6, 3, 2.
22:30, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 46 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 18.  Another Benny.
22:29, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 33,40 using 1d20+28,1d20+28 with rolls of 5,12.  SEcondary on 5 and 10.
22:29, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 42 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 14.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
22:29, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 31 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 3.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
22:28, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 32 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 4.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
22:28, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 34 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 6.  Benny.
22:28, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 30 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 2.  Chain Lightning on 4.

EpicOne
GM, 1215 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 13 Aug 2016
at 02:45
  • msg #225

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald, you get two opportunity attacks on 6 and 9 as they try to shift away from you--take those now, please.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 458 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sat 13 Aug 2016
at 02:58
  • msg #226

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

“Hey!  Where dae ye think ye are goin’?  Stay here, if ye please.”

Harald quickly rounded on the two devils trying to escape his wrath.  With two quick blows he halted their attempt to move away and inhibited their ability to attack in their turn.


03:50, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 55 using 1d20+35 with rolls of 20.  MBA vs 9.
03:50, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 46 using 1d20+35 with rolls of 11.  MBA vs 6.
03:50, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 32 using 2d10+19 with rolls of 5,8.  damage vs 6.
Damage vs 9 (CRIT!) = 39 + 20 ongoing (save ends)
Both moves are stopped and both suffer -2 to attacks till start of Harald's next turn (Distracting Shield: hit a foe with an attack granted by my Combat Challenge feature, the target takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls until the start of my next turn.)

EpicOne
GM, 1216 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 13 Aug 2016
at 03:21
  • msg #227

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Rallying around Martha’s fall, the rest of the party assaults the devils. Several of them explode in a blast of fiery blood and feathers but reappear elsewhere, which singes many in the party. Martha, undeterred, blasts one of the more distant devils.

The devils, having regrouped with their annoying teleportation powers, shift their attacks. Several attack Harald, throwing spike plants at him, but in a remarkable show of un-dwarf-like agility, he dodges several of these, finally snagging him with the iron thorn on third try. Another iron thorn snags Darratheir, tearing at him. Four others fly around and then target Darratheir, poking him and setting him a bit on fire.

Harald hits #10 without a Benny. Zog kills #1 without using Learned Boost but did use a Benny on the quickened spell.

At the end of the round, the bloodied creatures explode and teleport up to 10 squares away. 3 hits Darratheir for 28 fire damage; 4 crits Sonliin for 49 fire damage. 5 hits Zog and Sonliin for 38 fire damage.10 misses Sonliin. 2 explodes but attacks no enemies. 6 explodes at Harald and misses him; 9 explodes at Harald and hits him for 35 damage.

#5 and #7 both miss Harald’s Reflex (!) with Iron Thorn, but #8 hits him for 30 damage. #10 crits Darratheir for 39. Both Harald and Darratheir can’t move more than 3 squares from blackthorn and grants CA (save ends).

2, 3, 6 and 9 attack Darratheir; 3 misses; 6 hits for 25 and ongoing 10 fire (save ends) damage.

All PCs are up! Remember, if you are within 2 squares of Sonliin, you get a bonus of +2 to all defenses. (Be sure to mention this in your turn or adjust your Bio line accordingly, either way.)

Gromley, remember that you get +2 to your next attack.

Initiative:
Devils
PCs<==


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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Force Bridge: A near-invisible bridge (area 2) made from force spans the gap. The bridge is impervious to damage.
Portal: The portal provides concealment against ranged attacks.
Gusting Wind: Brutal winds scream and shriek as they blow across the outcropping. Each round, roll 1d6. On a 6, a gust of wind makes an attack.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used: Arc Lightning, Action Point 4
Darratheir -42 No1 Can’t move more than 3 squares from blackthorn and grants CA (save ends), ongoing 10 fire Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Arrow of Fate daily 3
Gromley 32 temps No2 Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 6 power points, Revitalizing Incantation1
Harald -22 No1Can’t move more than 3 squares from blackthorn and grants CA (save ends), Resist 5 to all damage until bloodied or EOE Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Fury’s Resurgence, Golden Ring of Toros, Warsheath Armor Daily, Earthquake Smash  8
Martha 28 temps + -44 No2 Can’t move more than 3 squares from blackthorn and grants CA (save ends), +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eoMartha’snt. Used:  Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Cloak of Courage, Radiant Sundial, Healing Word 1/3 5
Sonliin  -51No0Divine Aegis—Sonliin and all allies within 2 squares get +2 to all defensesUsed: Return to the Living,  Illusory Wall, Combust (Ring of Borrowed Spells), Overwhelming Fervor, Dimensional cascade, Healing infusion, Champion’s Call, Whirlwind Smite, Divine Aegis, Action Point8
Zog 4 temps No1 - - Used: Master's Surge, Elemental Escalation 1/4, Quickened Spellcasting 1
2 -134 YES0Blind until EOGromley’sNT 0
3  -151 YES0 Blind until EOGromley’sNT, -2 to attacks and grants CA until EODarratheir’sNTUsed: Feathery Escape 0
5 -145 YES0 Blind until EOGromley’sNT Used: Feathery Escape 0
6-110  YES0prone, marked by Harald 0
7 -25 No0-2 to attacks and grants CA until EODarratheir’sNT< 0
8-25  No0 -2 to attacks and grants CA until EODarratheir’sNT<0
9-143  YES0 prone, marked by Harald 0
10-156  YES0 Prone, dazed until EOHarald’sNT, marked by Harald, -2 to attacks and grants CA until EODarratheir’sNT<Used: Feathery Escape 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 01:18, Tue 16 Aug 2016.
Martha
player, 164 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sat 13 Aug 2016
at 07:28
  • msg #229

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'There's an invisible force bridge up ahead’ Martha tells her allies. ‘See the way the wind is deflected there. You can reach the She-Devils if you run straight ahead’. She looses another radiant bolt from where she is chained by the iron arrow, the light glinting off the sundial inspiring the fervour of allies and enemies alike.

Start of Turn: Grants CA; Ironthorn; +2 defences, +4 fort/poison defences, +2 attacks eont, prone
Minor: point out invisible floaty bridge to rest of party
Crawl half-speed to edge of roof
Zealous Sanction vs 5 (+2 heal, +2 CA blind, -2 prone) hit will 42 (with Bennie), 20 radiant dmg & healing. Zone 1 around self +1 to rad power eont; +1 to hit and +3 dmg to all creatures in 10 eont.
Save fails vs Ironthorn.


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08:18, Today: Martha rolled 32,19,20 using d20+28,2d8+13,2d8+13 with rolls of 4,2,4,5,2.  Zealous Sanction vs SheDevil7.
08:18, Today: Martha rolled 42 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 14.  Use bennie.
08:21, Today: Martha rolled 2 using 1d20 with rolls of 2.  save ironthorn.



Summary
Martha: prone (+2 defs vs ranged), +2 defences (Sonnlin), +1 attacks & +3 dmg (eont).
Allies: +1 to attacks and +3 to dmg eont; additionally anyone within 1 of Martha gets +1 to radiant attacks eont.
Enemies: 20 rad dmg to 5. 2,3,5,7,8 gain +1 to attacks and +3 to dmg eont.

This message was last edited by the player at 07:30, Sat 13 Aug 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 429 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Sat 13 Aug 2016
at 14:08
  • msg #230

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley moves his floating disk over Martha, in case they decide to try shooting her as a group once more. They would have to get through him and the disk first. Then he sends his projected awareness to where the Cleric pointed out the enemy was-and proceeds to burn and blind four of them once again.

OOC:
Moving to new location-over Martha. Cover is now total as the disk is hovering over her.
If arrows are coming down on us-they will have to target me, and I have my interrupts ready to go. I am also getting Sonlin's +2 to my defenses and Martha's bonus to hit-thank you both!

Minor-Uses projected awareness to make attack on 5, 6, 7, 8.

Standard-Uses Mindfire as before. Spent a bennie to ensure I hit all of them. They all take damage and will be blind until the end of my next action.

09:59, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 16 using 5d6 with rolls of 2,1,6,4,3.  Crit damage on 8.
09:59, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 22 using 2d8+12 with rolls of 2,8.  Mindfire damage-both psi/flame. Fire resistance wont work.
09:58, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 46 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 16.  Bennie re-roll for 6.
09:57, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 50,32,36,50 using 1d20+32,1d20+30,1d20+30,1d20+30 with rolls of 18,2,6,20.  Mindfire, 6 psi points, vs 5,6,7,8.

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:43, Sat 13 Aug 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 459 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sat 13 Aug 2016
at 15:50
  • msg #231

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Thought ye'd seen the last o' me, did ye?  Well ye wuz WRONG!"

As he bellowed the last word Harald struggled forward against the pull of the ironthorn.  He did not actually have to escape, just get closer.

That done he yelled insults at the devils, insults so foul they were urged towards him even against their will.  And once adjacent...

"Ha!  Ye didnae expect that, did ye."

His axe whirled in the air and clove through the stricken devils.


Move: as per map
STandard: Warrior's Urging, close burst 4, drag creatures three squares to adjacent and attack at Close Burst 1
16:43, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 43 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 12.  Warrior's Urging vs 5.
16:43, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 34 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 3.  Warrior's Urging vs 8.
16:43, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 43 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 12.  benny.
16:44, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 36 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 3.  Warrior's Urging vs 6 w/CA.
16:44, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 46 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 13.  benny.
16:44, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 48 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 15.  ditton vs 7.
16:45, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 20 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 4,1.  damage .

16:45, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 15 using 1d20 with rolls of 15.  save vs Thorn.

EpicOne
GM, 1219 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 13 Aug 2016
at 21:44
  • msg #232

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Mini-update: #5 is dead.
Sonliin
player, 442 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sun 14 Aug 2016
at 19:22
  • msg #233

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Once again Harald, Thank you for bringing them closer to me." Sonliin said as he moved forward to deal with the three foes next to the tough dwarf. A blast of thunder erupted from the paladin that washed over the group but did not harm Harald.

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OOC:Minor: Foe Stone On #9 to find out any vulnerabilities and which of their defenses is the lowest.
Move:new location
Standard Thunderwave (using Spell Accuracy to no hit Harald) Vs Fort 6-45, 7-48, 8-39 (Used 2 Benny) for 50 thunder damage if it hits
15:13, Today: Sonliin rolled 50 using 2d6+3d8+30 with rolls of 3,4,2,5,6.  Thunder Damage.
15:11, Today: Sonliin rolled 39 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 10.  roll again.
15:11, Today: Sonliin rolled 37 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 8.  Benny reroll.
15:11, Today: Sonliin rolled 30 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 1.  Thunderwave 8 vs Fort.
15:11, Today: Sonliin rolled 48 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 19.  Benny reroll.\
15:10, Today: Sonliin rolled 30 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 1.  Thunderwave 7 vs Fort.
15:10, Today: Sonliin rolled 45 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 16.  Thunderwave 6 vs Fort

.
Zog the Faceless
player, 350 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sun 14 Aug 2016
at 20:26
  • msg #234

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog shakes his head as he strides forward. "They should have sent more of you," he notes disdainfully. He blasts at two of the wounded devils, one whom he had hurt before and one whom he hadn't, hoping to destroy both.

Move up, Elemental Bolt + Elemental Escalation, miss 2 (no Benny) but hit 6 for 66 lightning with Martha bonus. Miss with even Escalated Action re-roll on 2. Action Point, use Learned Boost to hit #2 for 62 lightning damage (forgot to add vulnerable 3 and Martha's bonus to the dice roller).

16:22, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 56 using 4d12+40 with rolls of 3,8,2,3.  Damage on 2.
16:22, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 42 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 10.  AP: Elem Bolt + Learned Boost on 2.
16:22, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 47,16 using 2d12+40,2d10 with rolls of 2,5,10,6.  Damage on 6.
16:21, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 38,46 using 1d20+32,1d20+32 with rolls of 6,14.  Elemental Bolt + Elemental Esc on 2,6.

This message was last edited by the player at 20:27, Sun 14 Aug 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1220 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 14 Aug 2016
at 20:35
  • msg #235

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Another mini-update: 2 and 6 are also dead.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 151 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Mon 15 Aug 2016
at 18:07
  • msg #236

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Suffering a bit from the attack, Darratheir wanted to get a grip on one of the devils. Fortunately, even restrained by the thorns, he was able to get close enough to one of them to try and kill it.


Move action: 3 SW
Standard action: Howling Strike vs 8. Hit 46 vs AC for 52 damage (Including Martha's bonus)
Sorry for the small post once again. I wanted to catch up as quickly as possible but I still have little time.


21:54, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Darratheir Burnedbear, rolled 20 using 1d20 with rolls of 20.  SAve vs. thorn.
20:05, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 46 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 14.  Howling Strike vs 8's AC.
20:05, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 52 using 2d12+3d6+23 with rolls of 10,9,4,3,3.

This message was last edited by the GM at 01:54, Tue 16 Aug 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1221 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 16 Aug 2016
at 02:06
  • msg #237

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Harald and Sonliin wound them, TWO of the she-devlis explode; for the first, Harald manages to get his shield up before the blast does any damage; the second explosion singes him, though. Several of the creatures fall at the party’s hands, leaving the remaining ones looking a bit ragged.

Darratheir, seeing where the walkway is with Martha’s help, throws a weapon at the last she-devil that he can reach and cleaves her heart n two. She disappears in a pall of foul-smelling smoke, as the others did when they died. Agon, for his part, then crushes two more.

A gust of wind blows at everyone on the platform and the flying devils. The devils are dashed against the nearby building and, in their wounded state, are destroyed.  Everyone on the platform save Sonliin is hurled off of it by the wind; Sonliin is dragged along it, however. Ironically, the iron thorn pinning Martha down helps her bounce right back onto the platform. The only person who seems unaffected, in fact, is the dwarf Harald.

8 gets her burst-teleport attack on Harald, which narrowly misses. 7 also gets their attack, which hits Harald for 28 fire (23 after Resist All). Both teleport away.

Darratheir, that left you #10 to attack, so I had draw a throwing weapon and kill her.

Agon kills 7 and 8 with Crushing Titan’s Fist. The wind then rather conveniently kills the other two.

However, the wind pushes a bunch of you—Gromley, Agon, Zog, Darratheir all need to make a saving throw or take a very long fall. Gromley gets +5 on his saving throw because of his disk and from holding on to Martha.

Initiative:
Wind
PCs<==


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

Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Force Bridge: A near-invisible bridge (area 2) made from force spans the gap. The bridge is impervious to damage.
Portal: The portal provides concealment against ranged attacks.
Gusting Wind: Brutal winds scream and shriek as they blow across the outcropping. Each round, roll 1d6. On a 6, a gust of wind makes an attack.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used: Arc Lightning, Action Point 4
Darratheir -42 No1 Can’t move more than 3 squares from blackthorn and grants CA (save ends), ongoing 10 fire Used: Dragonfear Overwhelming, Arrow of Fate daily 3
Gromley 32 temps No2 Used:  Mind Blank, Song of Transition, Skald’s Aura, 12 power points, Revitalizing Incantation1
Harald -45 No1 Resist 5 to all damage until bloodied or EOE Used: Golden Ring of Toros, Devastation’s Wake, Fury’s Resurgence, Golden Ring of Toros, Warsheath Armor Daily, Earthquake Smash, Warrior’s Urging  8
Martha 28 temps + -44 No2 Can’t move more than 3 squares from blackthorn and grants CA (save ends), +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eoMartha’snt. Used:  Ring of the Zealous daily, Primal Bottle, Cloak of Courage, Radiant Sundial, Healing Word 1/3, Zealous Sanction 5
Sonliin  -51No0Divine Aegis—Sonliin and all allies within 2 squares get +2 to all defensesUsed: Return to the Living,  Illusory Wall, Combust (Ring of Borrowed Spells), Overwhelming Fervor, Dimensional cascade, Healing infusion, Champion’s Call, Whirlwind Smite, Divine Aegis, Action Point, Foe Stone8
Zog 4 temps No1 - - Used: Master's Surge, Elemental Escalation 1/4, Quickened Spellcasting 1

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Gromley Underhill
player, 430 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 16 Aug 2016
at 15:46
  • msg #238

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley's floating disk easily deals with the wind, but he was more concerned about the others. When anyone looks like they are about to go flying-the Gnome makes a rope appear in their hands-connected to his stable floating energy disk.

OOC:
11:41, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 22 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 17.  Saving throw.

Doing a ready action in case someone fails thier save.

Minor Creation Psion Feature
You create something from nothing.
Encounter + Conjuration, Psionic
Standard Action Ranged 5
Effect: You conjure a nonliving, non magical object that
appears within range, either in an unoccupied square,
in your hand, or in an ally’s hand. The object lasts until
the end of the encounter or until you dismiss it as a free
action. The object you conjure is a single weapon or an
item listed under “Adventuring Gear,” page 222 of the
Player’s Handbook. At the Dungeon Master’s discretion,
you can create some other non magical object no larger
than one that a Medium creature can carry.

Alternatively, I can spend an action point to try and teleport another person in case two fail their save.

Space Vortex
At.Will + Augmentable. Force, Implement, Psionic,
Teleportation
Standard Action Ranged 5
Target: One creature
Attack: Intelligence vs. Reflex
-Hit: Intelligence modifier force damage. and you teleport
the target to a square within 5 squares of you.

Martha
player, 168 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Wed 17 Aug 2016
at 16:54
  • msg #239

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha is somewhat relieved that she is pinned to the platform. 'Hold on tight!' she calls out as the gust blows, a little too late perhaps. Seeing her friends about to topple, she tries in vain to free herself from the iron thorn, all the while holding as strong as she can to the edge of the platform with one hand and Gromley in the other, in case another gust comes.

Standard/move/minor: Hold on very tight! And keep hold of Gromley too.
Save vs ironthorn: fail again!


17:54, Today: Martha rolled 8 using 1d20 with rolls of 8.  save ironthorn.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:55, Wed 17 Aug 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 352 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 18 Aug 2016
at 01:28
  • msg #240

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog grabs on with the tips of his fingers and manages to hold on...

This sounds like a good time for a Benny.
18:27, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 17 using 1d20 with rolls of 17.  Benny.
18:27, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 5 using 1d20 with rolls of 5.  Saving throw.

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 152 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 18 Aug 2016
at 11:09
  • msg #241

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Thanks to Martha's call, Darratheir was able to stabilize himself on the edge of the cliff after the wind blew him away from the bridge. He looked around him, trying to see if everyone was safe. "Are you all right ?"

Save vs fall and ongoing fire damage successful. I didn't saved vs thorn as you did it for me in my previous turn.
I used two bennies.

13:03, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 1 using 1d20 with rolls of 1.  Save vs fall.
13:03, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 1 using 1d20 with rolls of 1.  Benny... Ahem.
13:03, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 20 using 1d20 with rolls of 20.  Benny.
13:03, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 9 using 1d20 with rolls of 9.  Save vs Ongoing fire damage.
13:03, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 9 using 1d20 with rolls of 9.  Benny.
13:03, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 3 using 1d20 with rolls of 3.  Benny.
13:04, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 8 using 1d20 with rolls of 8.  Benny.
13:04, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 4 using 1d20 with rolls of 4.  Benny.
13:04, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 13 using 1d20 with rolls of 13.  Benny.

This message was last edited by the player at 11:10, Thu 18 Aug 2016.
Agon
player, 381 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sun 21 Aug 2016
at 01:43
  • msg #242

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon catches on the edge as well...

Makes the save.
21:41, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 17 using 1d20 with rolls of 17.  Saving throw.

EpicOne
GM, 1226 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 21 Aug 2016
at 01:54
  • msg #243

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Everyone in the party is able to avoid being thrown off the edge, and the wind lets up long enough to allow the party to break free of the iron spikes and move across a near-invisible walkway to the nearby building and barge into the new building.

An open courtyard stretches before you. A twelve-foot-tall angelic being stands before the door, gripping a blackened quartersta  in his hands. White sand covers the  floor, and unsettling images appear drawn in the dust: pentagrams, queer beasts, and worse. A promenade encircles the courtyard above, held aloft by wooden pillars with canaries carved in their surfaces. The angel’s ghostly features darken as its white eyes blaze and it challenges the intruders: “Despoilers, you dare enter Bahamut’s sacred halls?”

You are not currently in combat. Whether you remain so depends on what you say or do right now.
Gromley Underhill
player, 431 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Sun 21 Aug 2016
at 14:24
  • msg #244

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 243):

"Gentlebeing, please!" Gromley said, floating forward on his disk. "We only defend ourselves against the onslaught of archer devils that attacked us. We have served Lord Bahamut for a long time now, and wish to do his will when it comes to his foe-his real foe. Who has done all of us wrong..." He said.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:30, Mon 22 Aug 2016.
Martha
player, 170 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sun 21 Aug 2016
at 17:15
  • msg #245

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'We are not the ones despoiling these halls' Martha adds, supporting Gromley's point. She stares at the disturbing, twisted forms in the sand below the enormous angel's feet. The squirming shapes don't add up to her. 'Something's not right here, boys', she warns. 'He looks like an angel. He talks like an angel. But I got wise'. She squints suspiciously at the giant in front.

Martha thinks this is a devil is disguise. She has high religion and insight skills, so she will assess the 'angel' and the twisted shapes below it and check it all adds up.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:18, Sun 21 Aug 2016.
Sonliin
player, 443 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sun 21 Aug 2016
at 17:57
  • msg #246

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin took a closer look at the guardian. We seek entrance to speak with someone in charge in order to find out if the report of his demise is true. the paladin said as he slipped his hand towards the foe stone to see if it might truly be an angel.

OOC: Checking to see if its defenses match those of an angel
Harald Gaptooth
player, 463 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 01:04
  • msg #247

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald was not the most diplomatic of creatures and so he said nothing.  But his eyes were everywhere, seeking out anything that could be a danger to the party.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:30, Mon 22 Aug 2016.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 154 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 06:58
  • msg #248

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Just like Harald, Darratheir remained silent. But he was nonetheless showing a lot with his gesture and his posture. He was ready to fight if it was needed.
EpicOne
GM, 1228 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 16:59
  • msg #249

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley Underhill:
In reply to EpicOne (msg # 243):

"Gentlebeing, please!" Gromley said, floating forward on his disk. "We only defend ourselves against the onslaught of archer devils that attacked us. We have served Lord Bahamut for a long time now, and wish to do his will when it comes to his foe-his real foe. Who has done all of us wrong..." He said.


The angel looks askance at Gromley, trying to gauge his words.

Gromley, make a Diplomacy check. Anyone else who speaks can also make a roll to accompany your speaking. Be wary of speaking unless you are a VERY good diplomat.

Harald, for his part, notes that something seems to be stirring in the corners of the room, though he can't see distinctly what;   there are also sounds from a northern door. No signs of anything is overtly hostile, though.
Gromley Underhill
player, 432 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 16:59
  • msg #250

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

10:21, Yesterday: Gromley Underhill rolled 46 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 18.
10:21, Yesterday: Gromley Underhill rolled 32 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 4.
10:21, Yesterday: Gromley Underhill rolled 31 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 3.  Bennie re-roll.
10:21, Yesterday: Gromley Underhill rolled 31 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 3.  Diplomacy.

EpicOne
GM, 1229 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 17:02
  • msg #251

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The angelic being squints. "Your words are confusing. You are invading Bahamut's palace without summons from him, and yet you claim to serve him? Prove this claim!"

Agon lets all of you know that, without a question of a doubt, this being is, in fact really an angel, not a devil in disguise. He appears to perhaps be a very confused angel, but he's really an angel.

Rolls as described above are allowed; if you have a clever idea of how to help convince the angel, PM me before you post the roll.

Arcana check to get more info on the angel if you like.

Zog the Faceless
player, 355 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 19:46
  • msg #252

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog is not overly familiar with what kind of angel this is, but he is eager to tell the story. He proceeds in very quick and animated fashion to tell the party's tale, highlighting the fact that Bahamut RECRUITED SOME OF THEM PERSONALLY and described their efforts on Bahamut's behalf. He even mentions the chance of Bahamut's resurrection--and he makes it really clear that the party's errand is time-sensitive and tied to this.

Zog is many things, but he is first and foremost a negotiator, the last resort of the desperate when negotiating against evil. With an actual good being, however confused, he is sincere and almost plaintive...


15:44, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 45 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 19.  Benny on Diplomacy.
15:44, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 30,27 using 1d20+20,1d20+26 with rolls of 10,1.  Arcana, Diplomacy.

Gromley Underhill
player, 433 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 21:24
  • msg #253

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 251):

"I can show you my memories of speaking with the master of this place. Not to mention how we have being battling his worst foe all the time between then and now..." Gromley points out to the creature.
EpicOne
GM, 1230 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 22:04
  • msg #254

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The guardian listens to this story, his face growing contorted, and then hears Gromley's offer.

He raises his hand and two wyverns appear--these were clearly the invisible beings whose presence Harald had worked out. "If you attempt any trickery or control, these and my brother angels will destroy you. You may proceed." He nods to Gromley.
Martha
player, 172 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 22:25
  • msg #255

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Martha passes the giant devil/angel with her colleagues, she glares at him with a piercing stare of distrust. 'You may fool me with kisses missy', she mutters. 'You may cheat and scheme,' this one louder. 'Heaven knows how you lied to me!' she throws at him, walking under the angel's legs, finger wagging brazenly at the divine being in admonishment. 'You are not the way you seemed'. Martha likes to always get the last word.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:27, Mon 22 Aug 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1231 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 22 Aug 2016
at 23:34
  • msg #256

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The angel looks at the woman, puzzled. "Are you not the priestess of Tiamat, one known as Martha? You put into doubt the entire story your friends have told." He turns back to Gromley. "Your memory-sharing is now imperative, for you must prove who you are and explain why you dally with a servant of Tiamat."
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 155 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 23 Aug 2016
at 06:52
  • msg #257

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As the angel seemed to start doubting after Martha's flight of lyricism, Darratheir tried to conceal the Arrow of Fate under his bear skin as much as he could. The sight of this weapon could be misinterpreted by the guardian.
Martha
player, 173 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 23 Aug 2016
at 07:06
  • msg #258

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Oh come on', Martha interrupts the angel. 'I am no servant of Tiamat. Everything Gromley said is true. We have battled both devils and angels since we embarked on the quest to destroy Tiamat and save Bahamut; the devils obviously, but the angels and silver dragons are stranger. It seems many of Bahamut's former allies have turned against him in his hour of need.'

'If you haven't turned against him too, how do you explain these sinister sigils!' she points her finger at the disturbing shapes forming below her in the sand. 'And your bad attitude towards us? Eh?' She challenges the angel.
Gromley Underhill
player, 434 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 23 Aug 2016
at 15:46
  • msg #259

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

EpicOne:
The angel looks at the woman, puzzled. "Are you not the priestess of Tiamat, one known as Martha? You put into doubt the entire story your friends have told." He turns back to Gromley. "Your memory-sharing is now imperative, for you must prove who you are and explain why you dally with a servant of Tiamat."


"Your leader believed in redemption...so should you. Martha is seeking hers-and I can prove that too, through my memories." He says. "Just relax your thoughts and do not put up defenses. Its not an attack-its a message. You can refuse it at any time."

Once the angel relaxes its mind-and he sends forth the images of all he experienced from the time he began his quest till now. Of course he leaves out the...personal time...he had with one of the lady angels who asked his help. No need to show everything after all.
EpicOne
GM, 1232 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 23 Aug 2016
at 19:40
  • msg #260

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The angel blinks as he takes all this in. "It would seem I was in error. Then a serious error has been made indeed. Come, we must correct this error."

He opens a door to the north and leads  you into a great room.  A massive throne on the side opposite the entrance holds a twenty-foot-tall alabaster statue of a powerful dragonborn warrior. Its stony hand rests on the sword lying across
its lap. At the throne’s base, between the statue’s legs, is a platinum disk engraved with a dragon’s likeness. Light shining through windows piercing the dome illuminates four  flying angels. They land and salute the head angel.

He turns to the party. "I am Quoriel, guardian of the court of Bahamut. I believe I have been charmed by a devil into allowing him entry into the Vault of Bahamut. We will go now to excise him from the chamber. My guards and I will engage the legion with him while you find a way to enter and destroy their master and his bodyguard. Agreed?"
Sonliin
player, 444 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 23 Aug 2016
at 20:25
  • msg #261

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Sounds like a plan." Sonliin said.  "Any idea what we might be dealing with before we head in?" he asked Quoriel.
Zog the Faceless
player, 356 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Tue 23 Aug 2016
at 23:50
  • msg #262

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog was pleased that the party didn't have to tangle with the angel. He hated needless fights, strange as it was to admit it for someone who had finished so many. Now they could join forces with the servants of Bahamut against the real enemy.

He walks over to Martha and smirks a bit. "Still think he's a fake?" he says kiddingly.

Ready to proceed, just color RP.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 464 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Thu 25 Aug 2016
at 00:50
  • msg #263

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

quote:
"Still think he's a fake?"


Harald turned to Zog on hearing this.

"Well he sounded a' right tae me." He rubbed his hands in anticipation.

"So!  We're off tae finish off some kind o' devil?  Sounds like a good laugh.  Are we a' ready?"
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 156 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 25 Aug 2016
at 06:50
  • msg #264

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir followed the angel in the new room. At the sight of the Dragonborn, he felt impressed by the powerful looking warrior. He listened to the angel and his plan and nodded in agreement.

"As long as we can purify this place from all these devils, I will be there to help, carrying the power of Io with me."
Martha
player, 174 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 25 Aug 2016
at 19:04
  • msg #265

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog the Faceless:
"Still think he's a fake?"


'Not any more, now that he's admitted he was charmed by a devil into allowing him entry into the Vault of Bahamut. I am the last person in this room to judge others for being seduced by the power of evil.'

'I've admitted the mistakes of my past and taken steps towards some sort of redemption, Quoriel'
, she continues her point, directed now at the angel. 'I appreciate your candour with us. I want to help you find yours. We will do everything we can to assist.' Her tone is different with the angel now: no longer accusatory and strident, her voice has become gentle and caring.
Zog the Faceless
player, 357 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 26 Aug 2016
at 03:15
  • msg #266

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog nods. "Agreed. Lead the way. We will ensure the despoiler is removed from Bahamut's sanctum."
Gromley Underhill
player, 435 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 26 Aug 2016
at 14:02
  • msg #267

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Its nice to have a diplomatic solution once in a while. Now if only we could negotiate over drinks and a meal...ah well." Gromley said, floating along on his disk and arranging his pillows for comfort.
EpicOne
GM, 1237 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 29 Aug 2016
at 02:39
  • msg #268

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

This is your chance for a short rest--declare whether you are taking a short rest and number of surges you're spending if so.
Sonliin
player, 445 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 29 Aug 2016
at 06:14
  • msg #269

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Short rest and spend a surge
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 158 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Mon 29 Aug 2016
at 07:01
  • msg #270

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Taking a short rest and spending one surge. :)
Martha
player, 175 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 29 Aug 2016
at 08:01
  • msg #271

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Short rest, spending a surge, cast Cloak of Courage on everyone prior to battle with 'the despoiler' so everyone gets temp hit points = HS value, +4 vs fear effects eont.
Zog the Faceless
player, 358 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 29 Aug 2016
at 13:50
  • msg #272

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog takes a short rest, no need to spend a surge, happily.
Gromley Underhill
player, 436 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 29 Aug 2016
at 16:08
  • msg #273

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

OOC-Short rest.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 465 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Mon 29 Aug 2016
at 22:07
  • msg #274

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald will take a short rest and spend a surge taking him to full hp
Agon
player, 382 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 31 Aug 2016
at 04:31
  • msg #275

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon fixed the guardian angel with his piercing gaze. So this creature was the weak spot. The wizard's dour expression made it clear that he would deal with him in time.

OOC: Short rest, no surges spent since it seems like I still have temp HP

Real Agon is back yo!

EpicOne
GM, 1239 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 31 Aug 2016
at 18:10
  • msg #276

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The angel hands Agon a sigil. "Speak the name of Bahamut while holding this and you may pass the gate to the Canary Courtyard beyond the audience chamber. Wait until we clear a path for you."

He then utters a command and the angels open the doors to the audience chamber. He utters a cry and unleashes a blast of holy energy that clearly catches some devils off-guard. A swarm of devils rush from the room beyond into this chamber; Quoriel and his angels engage them in a pitched battle. Within a moment, it's clear what Quoriel's strategy is; he clears out a path so the party can move around the angels and into the back chamber.

A massive throne on the side opposite the entrance holds a twenty-foot-tall alabaster statue of a powerful dragonborn warrior. Its stony hand rests on the sword lying across its lap. At the throne’s base, between the statue’s legs, is a platinum disk engraved with a dragon’s likeness. Light shining through windows piercing the dome illuminates four  flying angels.

It rises as you approach, but wielding the sigil and speaking Bahamut's name causes it to sit again. You are able to move past a pair of double doors behind the throne. The double doors behind the domed tower allow access to the interior and bypass the Canary Courtyard. The doors open onto an empty hall with two more doors to either side. These doors allow passage into empty turrets.

The party presses on down a hallway. To reach his vault, some of you know, Bahamut moved through this hall as a reminder of all the greatest mortal cham- pions to sacrifice their lives in his name. The statues depict humans, dragonborn, elves, and other races. The statues change form, cycling through countless mortals who died in Bahamut’s service. Anyone who spends time examining the statues can witness their transformation.

Upon entering this hallway, the characters hear moaning and sighing echoing throughout the hall. Following the noise to their origin reveals different sized holes drilled into the far wall.

A platinum dragon, or at least a statue, stands on a pedestal in a cramped room’s center. It stands nearly twenty- ve feet tall, wings outstretched and eyes glittering in the soft white light. Agon, Gromley and Zog can tell that it is clearly magical.

There are no other apparent exits.
Martha
player, 176 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Wed 31 Aug 2016
at 20:27
  • msg #277

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Hmm. Any ideas?' Martha asks the others, suspiciously peering through the larger holes to see where the sighing and moaning is coming from.
Zog the Faceless
player, 359 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 1 Sep 2016
at 01:25
  • msg #278

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog looks at the statue warily. "My kingdom for a rogue," he says. "Agon, could I please see that sigil that the angel gave you?"

He holds it up in front of him and advances on the statue a bit. "We have come because of Bahamut, for Bahamut's sake," he says, hoping this will keep him from being blasted into oblivion by a trap or some such.
EpicOne
GM, 1240 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 1 Sep 2016
at 13:34
  • msg #279

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Zog steps forward, he notes something disconcerting: A burned and severed hand lies on the floor near the statue’s base.

The statue does not move, but it speaks. "You have been expected. Enemies have been trapped below me."

It then rather abruptly and stiffly steps forward, revealing a gaping hole underneath.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 159 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 1 Sep 2016
at 18:39
  • msg #280

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

When the statue moved away from its place, Darratheir made a step backward, weapon at the ready. Once it had stopped, he moved closer to the hole and looked inside.
Agon
player, 383 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Thu 1 Sep 2016
at 18:54
  • msg #281

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon let Darratheir go first, standing back to cover the hole with his spells. Who knew how much of the keep had been corrupted, or what traps Bahamut had left in the event of his death?
Harald Gaptooth
player, 466 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Thu 1 Sep 2016
at 19:14
  • msg #282

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald also moved forward to stand near Darratheir.  His axe, still bearing traces of blood and gore hung ready in his gnarled hand.
Zog the Faceless
player, 360 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 2 Sep 2016
at 00:07
  • msg #283

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog bows. "Thank you, great gaurdian."

He moves closer, eager to hear what Harald and Darratheir see...
Martha
player, 177 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 2 Sep 2016
at 14:02
  • msg #284

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha checks that the defensive cloak of courage protecting her manly family remains in place, then carefully advances into the hole with the others.
EpicOne
GM, 1241 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 3 Sep 2016
at 01:29
  • msg #285

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir and Harald peer down and see something interesting. The hole in the  oor opens onto a dais some thirty feet below. There, steps lead down into a large gallery with more daises throughout the room, each containing oddities and treasures alike. Creatures in this room include several hulking warriors clad in plate armor and one other that draws the eyes. The  figure capturing your attention is a tall, slender man with a smooth head. He might pass for human if not for his cloven hooves, tail, and horns jutting from his brow.

Several of you immediately recognize him--Dispater, archdevil, lord of the Iron City of Dis.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 467 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sat 3 Sep 2016
at 13:34
  • msg #286

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Well!  Here's a fine turnup for the books."

Harald stretched his shoulders and wriggled his muscles, attempting to loosen up ready for the battle of his life.

"So!  Whit's the plan then?"
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 160 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 3 Sep 2016
at 15:37
  • msg #287

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir turned his head to look at Harald. Removing his bear skin, his face appeared, full of anger. "They don't belong to this place. And they don't deserve to live. What do you think if we just kill them all, one by one ?"
EpicOne
GM, 1242 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 3 Sep 2016
at 16:35
  • msg #288

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

A voice drifts up from below. "I can hear you, you know," says an urbane voice. "I thought I recognized a voice or two. Is that Darratheir Burnedbear, enemy of Tiamat? And Harald Gaptooth, enemy of Tiamat? Allow me to introduce myself. I am Dispater, enemy of Tiamat. Perhaps we could parlay?"

Looking down, Darratheir and Harald can see that Dispater has not advanced--he still stands behind his monolithic servants. But he is clearly not immediately hostile.
Martha
player, 178 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sun 4 Sep 2016
at 07:58
  • msg #289

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha pops her head down below. 'Hi there, I'm Martha Venger, also enemy of Tiamat. What are you proposing exactly?' Martha is open to a parlay, but doubts her colleagues will be as accommodating to the archdevil.
Zog the Faceless
player, 361 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sun 4 Sep 2016
at 19:12
  • msg #290

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog moves up to the edge and stares down. He changes his face to his "normal" face. "I suspect you know the rest of us as well, prince. Let's cut to the chase. You are trespassing in the sanctum of Bahamut and need to leave. We may be willing to let you leave without destroying your servants or this form of you if you will tell us why you came here and then leave this plane altogether."
Harald Gaptooth
player, 468 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sun 4 Sep 2016
at 19:24
  • msg #291

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Oooh!  Ferocious stuff, Zog."  Harald mimed hand clapping.  "That's told him for sure."
Agon
player, 384 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sun 4 Sep 2016
at 22:40
  • msg #292

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon advanced to the edge of the pit.  "I see another scavenger over the corpse of a god, and one who seeks to dispose of another rival." Agon declared. "But at this moment, you may be correct. What bargain do you wish to strike, Dispater?"

Agon's face lit up, ready to match his wits against one of the most twisted minds in the cosmos.
EpicOne
GM, 1243 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 5 Sep 2016
at 04:48
  • msg #293

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dispater smirks. "You are very sure of yourselves. I do suppose you've some reason to be, after all--your defeat of Irfelujhar the lich on his home plane was an impressive accomplishment.

"Well, I certainly can discuss some things with you. I'm afraid you are dealing with something that both you and I despise--a traitor. Dakranad the Silver Dragon, faithful servant of Bahamut, has gone mad and plans to take Bahamut’s mantle for himself. Where is he, you ask? A place called the Soulforge. He’s chasing after a creation spark, the essence of divinity. Where is this place? I can’t tell you, because I simply don’t know. It sounds dwarven, so the Rainfather might be the natural place to look.

"That is as free a batch of information you will ever get from me. Why, you ask, would I pass this out so cheaply? It is as you say: to leave without having to fight you is of some interest to me. Now, if you don’t mind, I have pressing business of my own, and I must be on my way.”
Sonliin
player, 446 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 5 Sep 2016
at 20:24
  • msg #294

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin looked down in the pit, not expecting to see Dispater and his buddies down there. "While I am conflicted about having you running around, the chaos that has already been caused does make make your release more palatable. The political manipulations are bad enough for you and the other archdevils without any outsiders muscling in on your turf." he said.

"How about we deal with the traitors of good while you deal with any traitors of evil. If there are any fence straddlers,they are fair game for both of us." the paladin added. "I am sure that this has disrupted many of your long term plans and like anyone else, hate wasting resources for little return."
EpicOne
GM, 1244 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 6 Sep 2016
at 02:48
  • msg #295

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dispater's eyebrows shoot up. "That is interesting. What traitors of evil do you know of?"
Sonliin
player, 447 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 6 Sep 2016
at 03:46
  • msg #296

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"How many Archdevils do you know of that would have the resources to send over one hundred or so devils to their quick demise for little gain. The War Lieutenant Guionne mentioned that he had received special aid from the Prince of Devils and stated that his master, how did he say it...oh yes "... stands poised to take all reality under his thumb, once we win the artifact and bring Tiamat under our thumb. Without Bahamut to oppose us, it is only a matter of time until we defeat the dragon-goddess ourselves and ascend to the top of the order! I..." Those were his last words before Martha turned him into a cloud of brimstone." Sonliin said.

"So I think that while it would be hard for him to be a traitor to evil since he is the personification of it, it would make you and the other Archdevil's lives rather miserable if he does reach the top of the order. What's to keep him from doing some housecleaning in Hell after dealing with the Dragon Queen?" The paladin said, shrugging his shoulder.
Martha
player, 179 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 6 Sep 2016
at 05:36
  • msg #297

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'I have no argument with him' agrees Martha, relieved that she isn't the example used by Sonliin in his argument, but certainly not wanting to give anyone enough time to think of her. 'Let him go. We must focus on Dakranand.'
EpicOne
GM, 1245 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 6 Sep 2016
at 19:37
  • msg #298

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dispater nods. "Indeed, that seems a reasonable compromise. Very well. We will leave here immediately without an exchange of hostilities and vacate the plane so you can deal with the, as you say, traitors of good. We will deal with any traitors of evil as you say. Please move back from the entrance and we will make our way out.

"Oh, you may have to go in advance of us to ensure that we are not attacked as we attempt to leave. I do not expect you to fight on our behalf, but you certainly should warn any angels outside of our conversation."
Sonliin
player, 448 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 6 Sep 2016
at 20:09
  • msg #299

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"It will be done. I am sure that I will be getting some cross looks from the more righteous paladins for dealing with an archdevil, but so be it. Oh, before you leave, would you please return Quoriel back to his normal form? Makes it kind of hard to do his job and might help smooth over some of the ruffled feathers." Sonliin asked with a sly smile before stepping away from the pit.
EpicOne
GM, 1246 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 6 Sep 2016
at 20:47
  • msg #300

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The devil cocks an eyebrow. "Surely you're joking. Quoriel would be most offended at your insinuation that he is a devil. I would suggest you tell him that recommendation yourself as you warn him that I am leaving, but that would work counter to my need to leave.

"If you believe Quoriel, ancient doorkeeper of Bahamut, is in fact a devil, you are completely mistaken. He was a victim of a powerful charm spell on my part, which I reserved for him to keep him from attacking me and which I have no doubt you've helped him break. However, he is certainly not a devil."
Zog the Faceless
player, 362 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 7 Sep 2016
at 00:03
  • msg #301

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog smirks and nods to Agon. "I think Agon already had suggested that to us, but thank you for confirming."

He turns to his fellow party members and says quietly, "I can go ahead and explain this to Quoriel, ideally with Gromley's help. Between the two of us, we should be able to calm him. When Gromley returns on his disc, let him up, I say."
Gromley Underhill
player, 437 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 7 Sep 2016
at 03:00
  • msg #302

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley ' s disk finally catches up with ten group, having been distracted given the non violent situation. "Hmmm? Did someone require my assistance? My ears are burning." He asked.
Martha
player, 180 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Wed 7 Sep 2016
at 05:50
  • msg #303

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Hmm.' Martha, lips pursed, quickly explains the situation to Gromley. 'It's one thing to agree to let you go, Dispater - as we do, and even agree a truce and loose alliance. But I'm not sure we need to act as your escort out of here.' She looks at the others as she counts off her fingers. 'One - I have enough problems from prior associations without associating myself with a king of hell in this overly-goodly place. Two, you got here on your own, so you are obviously capable of leaving without us. Three, we are on an urgent quest and don't have time for escort duties. And four, you are well known for your deceit and manipulation, which for all we know you are using on us right now.'

Agon
player, 385 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 7 Sep 2016
at 06:44
  • msg #304

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon nodded as Martha checked off many good points, but there was one that she missed. "But if we see him back to Dis, he'll leave this plane without causing any more mischief."  Agon couldn't yet see the full pattern of events, but he could feel the motion of enough pieces to think that someone beyond Tiamat was manipulating them all to disrupt the order of the heavens.
EpicOne
GM, 1248 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 7 Sep 2016
at 15:55
  • msg #305

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dispater smiles a pointy-toothed smile. "You may rest assured that I have motivations and thoughts that are still mine to keep. Eternity is a chess game with renewable pawns for me, Martha the Destroyer. Rest assured I always try to position my pieces to my maximum benefit.

"It is entirely up to you if you wish to act as my escorts or not. It would still be helpful to me if you choose not to fight me. But I might point out that the angels who block the way will question your motives for not simply destroying this aspect of mine and sending all of us back to Hell in that fashion. You almost certainly will not walk out of here quickly if I have to fight them, as they will suspect you and detain you.

"If, however, you escort me out and explain my coming, all of us can leave with maximum speed. As Agon the Archmage pointed out, the most expeditious route to all of our goals goes through the route of you calming Quoriel long enough for my minions to leave. And I assure you I am willing to be closely watched as I arrange for my departure from this plane. My desire to leave is pointedly sincere."
Zog the Faceless
player, 364 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 7 Sep 2016
at 20:28
  • msg #306

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog waves the party back and nods to Gromley. "Can you help us communicate telepathically, Gromley?"
Gromley Underhill
player, 438 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 7 Sep 2016
at 22:07
  • msg #307

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Zog the Faceless (msg # 306):

Consider it done. The gnome mentally sent to Zog, and proceeded to act as a mental 'switchboard' between all his friends.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 469 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Wed 7 Sep 2016
at 23:16
  • msg #308

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald shivered.

"Ah ken that that mind talkin' is dead useful but Ah'm no' very keen on it, personally."
Sonliin
player, 451 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 8 Sep 2016
at 00:34
  • msg #309

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Give us a few moments to iron things out and we will let you know when it would be time to leave. You up for some fast talking Gromley?" Sonliin asked.

"The rest of you will need to stay here in case other angels show up." he added.
Gromley Underhill
player, 439 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 8 Sep 2016
at 05:17
  • msg #310

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Sonliin (msg # 309):

Of course. Although we of the noble house prefer the term 'diplomacy' to 'fast talking'...although its hard to tell the difference sometimes. The gnome let out a mental sigh.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 161 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 8 Sep 2016
at 06:52
  • msg #311

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

It was costing a lot to Darratheir not to attack and kill this devil that was trying to bargain with them. But it sounded like a necessary thing to quickly reach Bahamut and he was trying to convince himself that he would have plenty of time to retrieve and kill this Dispater later.

He then decided to wait, always on the lookout, while the rest of the party was trying to arrange the devil escape.
Martha
player, 181 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 8 Sep 2016
at 16:59
  • msg #312

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

~~~ [telepathy] We know Dispater can charm the angel Quirion. What's to stop him charming Quirion again as we pass him to attack us? The two of them might be able to defeat us. I'm not enthusiastic about this plan. ~~~
Zog the Faceless
player, 365 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 8 Sep 2016
at 20:51
  • msg #313

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog smiles beatifically as he communicates telepathically with the rest of the group. ~~~"I think we should just kill Dispater and his minions. If we get into trouble we can go get help. I don't trust him."~~~
Martha
player, 182 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 8 Sep 2016
at 21:10
  • msg #314

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha shakes her head violently. ~~~I totally agree Zog~~~
Sonliin
player, 452 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 8 Sep 2016
at 21:17
  • msg #315

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

~~~Have you stopped to think that he might also be able to read our thoughts?~~~ Sonliin thought back in an exasperated mental tone.
Martha
player, 183 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 8 Sep 2016
at 21:57
  • msg #316

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

~~~probably, but so what?~~~
EpicOne
GM, 1249 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 9 Sep 2016
at 00:59
  • msg #317

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon assures you telepathically that Dispater, while powerful, is not known to be telepathic.
Agon
player, 386 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Fri 9 Sep 2016
at 04:25
  • msg #318

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

~~~I want evil destroyed as much as anyone, but this is not the time for this fight~~~ Agon transmitted through his telepathic amulet.

"Come on, if there's any trouble we'll talk our way out of it, and if that doesn't work, servants of the gods are difficult to truly kill on their domains. Archdevils likely do not have such protection." Agon purposefully strode out of the hall.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 162 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Fri 9 Sep 2016
at 06:46
  • msg #319

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Listening to the others, Darratheir was both excited and disappointed. There were too much speaking and he wasn't sure if they would try to kill Dispater right now or not.
Martha
player, 184 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 9 Sep 2016
at 06:52
  • msg #320

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha shrugs, and follows Agon - the situation seemingly decided. They were on escort duty.

~~~Very well, but if we end up having to fight a charmed or angry Quoriel I am NOT taking the blame for it.~~~
Zog the Faceless
player, 366 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 9 Sep 2016
at 13:38
  • msg #321

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog heads over to the pit edge. "We're inclined to take the deal, but I have two more conditions for you.

"First, you will swear that you will not try to charm any non-devil creature during the time you are exiting the plane.

"Secondly, you will swear that you will not come back to this plane for any reason for a thousand mortal years."

Sonliin
player, 453 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 9 Sep 2016
at 14:56
  • msg #322

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

~~~You might get him to agree but then he could change his mind saying that the agreement is not binding since it was made under duress. The quicker we can get this over with the better~~~ thought Sonliin as he headed to see Quoriel.
EpicOne
GM, 1251 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 9 Sep 2016
at 16:49
  • msg #323

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon telepathically reminds Sonliin that, whatever their faults, devils tend to stick to their contracts. They are, unlike demons, rather particular about sticking to agreements. They are also very good at finding loopholes, though.

Dispater's veneer of pleasantry breaks a little bit. "I could agree to the first term. The second seems baseless. Explain why I should accept such a term of this agreement?"
Zog the Faceless
player, 367 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sun 11 Sep 2016
at 01:37
  • msg #324

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog smirks. "To ensure your sincerity in departure. To frustrate any plans you may have here. And, most importantly, to give me a key bargaining chip with Quoriel. If you swear it, you are bound, no loopholes.

"The following is a statement of fact, not a threat: we have less to lose by fighting you than you. If you are banished by us, then I suspect you cannot return soon and otherwise suffer inconvenience. I would spare you that.

"If you feel a thousand years is too long, you could always counter-propose."

EpicOne
GM, 1252 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 11 Sep 2016
at 14:18
  • msg #325

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Now is a splendid time for a Diplomacy check, Zog.
Zog the Faceless
player, 368 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sun 11 Sep 2016
at 21:47
  • msg #326

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Figure this is to help us avoid a fight, so Benny for a "crit."
17:47, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 46 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 20.  Benny.
17:47, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 30 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 4.  Diplomacy with Dispater.

Sonliin
player, 454 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 12 Sep 2016
at 01:30
  • msg #327

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Think of it this way, what of the roles were reversed and someone payed a social call leaving your majordomo thinking he was an angel?"

OOC: Aid used a benny
21:29, Today: Sonliin rolled 21 using 1d20+12 with rolls of 9.  Diplomacy aid.
21:29, Today: Sonliin rolled 22 using 1d20+12 with rolls of 10.  benny.

Gromley Underhill
player, 440 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 13 Sep 2016
at 14:56
  • msg #328

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Not to mention...we are not interested in the same causes you are. We are fighting a much harder battle-and we have nothing to gain by betraying you. After all-the forces of good are suckers that way, correct?" Gromley points out.

OOC:
0:54, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 43 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 15.  Diplomacy Aid.

Martha
player, 185 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 13 Sep 2016
at 17:15
  • msg #329

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'It's true', agrees Martha sagely. 'These are strange times, calling for strange alliances. Our goals do not involve you, and we desire no quarrel. Zog's proposal is a fair one that will resolve this situation quickly and easily.'

18:10, Today: Martha rolled 32 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 15.  diplomacy assist.
EpicOne
GM, 1253 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 13 Sep 2016
at 20:36
  • msg #330

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The arch-devil considers, looking warily at the party. "Oh, very well. That is but a heartbeat in the grand scheme. So be it. I do so swear, that I will attempt to charm no-one in this realm, including you, as we move to leave, and I shall personally not return here nor send agents here for a thousand mortal years. Now, go see what you can do with Quoriel, if you could."
Zog the Faceless
player, 370 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 15 Sep 2016
at 01:45
  • msg #331

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog nods solemnly. "So agreed."

He turns to the others. "Gromley, please join me. Anyone else who likes can join me."
Agon
player, 389 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Thu 15 Sep 2016
at 05:19
  • msg #332

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"I will see what ways Bahamaut's fortress and its guardians have of penetrating illusions." Agon said.

OOC: Invisibility is a 6th level spell. Not sure if it would be useful, but Agon the Archmage with his +34s in Religion and Arcana should know
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 163 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 15 Sep 2016
at 06:47
  • msg #333

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

For one moment, Darratheir thought they would finally kill Dispater but his companions were good diplomat and they managed to settle on an agreement. Fortunately, they would have many more devils to kill before they could help Bahamut regain its strength so he decided to follow Zog.

"I will come with you to if you permit. Who knows, I might be of some help."
Sonliin
player, 456 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 15 Sep 2016
at 11:46
  • msg #334

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Then I will stay here to keep an eye on things." Sonliin said, taking up a spot to guard the entrance to the area without being next to the statue.
Gromley Underhill
player, 441 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 15 Sep 2016
at 15:01
  • msg #335

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog the Faceless:
Zog nods solemnly. "So agreed."

He turns to the others. "Gromley, please join me. Anyone else who likes can join me."


Gromley floats along on his glowing disk, nodding. He proceeds to glide silently after Zog, the glowing Orb Baldrick flying after him as always.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 471 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Thu 15 Sep 2016
at 17:07
  • msg #336

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Ah'll stay wi' you, Sonny" said Harald.  "Ah'm no' much intae pretty words an' deceitfu'ness."
Martha
player, 187 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 15 Sep 2016
at 18:41
  • msg #337

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha shuffles behind.
Zog the Faceless
player, 371 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sat 17 Sep 2016
at 18:07
  • msg #338

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog does not waste a lot of time. He advances to the angel and calls him over.

"Ere I do anything else, I wish your solemn oath in the name of Bahamut that you will not interrupt me and will consider what I am to tell you carefully. I am not mad, nor am I charmed, and what I am about to propose, though probably unappealing, is in the best interest of everyone."

He then describes to Quoriel the intended plan and asks the angel to allow it and to ensure there is a beefy and non-hostile force assembled to act as an escort to ensure the devils leave as planned.
EpicOne
GM, 1257 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 19 Sep 2016
at 02:00
  • msg #339

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

It will come as no surprise to you that this is the time for a Diplomacy check.

Others may contribute with other appropriate skills if you want to chime in. Successes will aid Zog.

Zog the Faceless
player, 372 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 19 Sep 2016
at 15:08
  • msg #340

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Stingy dicebot. Burning a Benny.
11:07, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 45 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 19.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
11:07, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 31 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 5.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
11:07, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 32 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 6.  Benny.
11:07, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 28 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 2.  Diplomacy.

Harald Gaptooth
player, 472 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Mon 19 Sep 2016
at 15:45
  • msg #341

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald moved up close to Zog although his eyes never left Quoriel.

"I think he's going for it" he whispered as quietly as he could, using his acute perception to watch the angel's reaction to his companions words.


16:41, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 36 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 8.  Perception.
16:44, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 32 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 14.  Insight.

Martha
player, 188 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 19 Sep 2016
at 20:49
  • msg #342

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'It's the best we could do' Martha shruggs. 'The deal is not too bad, either. Considering your own part in this mess, we'd really appreciate your support in fixing it.'


Rolled a 25 for diplomacy assist with memory of a thousand lifetimes

21:46, Today: Martha rolled 23 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 6.  diplomacy assist.
21:46, Today: Martha rolled 2 using 1d6 with rolls of 2.  memory of 1000 lifetimes.

Gromley Underhill
player, 442 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 19 Sep 2016
at 21:56
  • msg #343

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Hmmm? What now?" Gromley said, distracted by his current book. He floated over and leaned back on his cushion. Then he glanced over at the Angel. "My good gentlebeing-if someone swears a holy oath-one would think a member of your people would take notice and listen..."

OOC: Crap roll! But its just diplomacy aid...
17:54, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 31 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 3.  Diplomacy aid.

Sonliin
player, 457 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 20 Sep 2016
at 00:55
  • msg #344

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin kept an eye on things, using the innate ability of his armor to assist him while on patrol.

ooc:On guard duty.
Agon
player, 390 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Tue 20 Sep 2016
at 04:13
  • msg #345

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon used his knowledge of the Gods and their ancient feuds to point out that this deal was very, very good, gaining 1000 years of peace from a known problem, and that beating Dis here and now would not bring peace to the Outer Planes.

Religion +44
00:11, Today: Agon rolled 44 using 1d20+34 with rolls of 10.  religion: aid.

This message was last edited by the GM at 15:30, Tue 20 Sept 2016.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 167 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 20 Sep 2016
at 07:07
  • msg #346

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Looking at the angel, Darratheir highlighted his spear. Not to threaten the celestial being but only to support his words. "If we are asking you this, this is because it's a real necessity. Please, trust me when I say I would never leave a devil alive if it wasn't necessary. Look at this weapon, you recognize it ? I am bond with it and all I want is to save Bahamut. But this time, it looks like some devils may survive."

This is not much but this is something.
09:06, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 33 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 16.  Diplomacy - Help.

EpicOne
GM, 1259 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 20 Sep 2016
at 18:22
  • msg #347

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The angel goes back and forth with Zog for a bit, clearly skeptical about the shapechanger's claims about his deal with Dispater. However, being an inherently fair creature, he cannot dispute Agon's learning, especially with Gromley reminding him of the logic of it. His own conscience is tweaked by Martha, who reminded him of his own failure, and the final straw appeared when he looked into the eye of the scarred slayer of evil outsiders admitting to the logic of the deal.

Within mere minutes, a throng of easily a thousand angels descends to form an escort to Dispater. Zog sends word and the prince of devils finds himself, oddly, with a sort of honor guard--a wall of angels on his left and on his right out to the outside.

There, Agon has taken the liberty of drawing up the beginnings of a ritual for Dispater to use to get back to the Nine Hells. Dispater finishes setting up the ritual and turns to the party. "Rest assured," he says with a charming smile, "that I will find a way to have a reckoning with you mortals for this. Perhaps it would be enough most times for you to ruin the plans of my rival, but today you have caused alterations in a plan of mine, something I do not appreciate. Be wary. Sleep lightly."

With a command, Dispater's retinue steps into the planar circle and, with a word from Dispater, the devils disappear.

Mere moments later, the same angel commander that the party had spoken with earlier after the fight with the silver dragons approaches, a beautiful female wielding two swords strapped alongside her shining breastplate.

"We have located two more pockets of enemies," she says. "One seems to be fortified on Chronias, the Radiant Throne, the highest mount in the city, awaiting something. We think we know what they await, thanks to the deva Amyria.

"We put Amyria into a deep trance and spoke to Bahamut within her. To be reborn, he requires a Soul-Spark from the forges of Moradin.

"We would seek to fly you to the Soul-Forge of Moradin to see if you can stop whatever enemies seek to take a Soul-Spark and beseech Lord Moradin's aspect there for such a spark ourselves so we can restore Bahamut.

"Would you take up this mission?"
Zog the Faceless
player, 374 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 21 Sep 2016
at 00:03
  • msg #348

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog looks at the others. "What do you guys think? Sounds reasonable to me."
Sonliin
player, 458 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Wed 21 Sep 2016
at 01:04
  • msg #349

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Joining the others as part of the escort, Sonliin waved as the Arch devil departed "What's to say our status might not get upgraded the next time we meet. he said with a sly grin.

After the gate closed, he listened to the latest problem "Well Harald, sounds like you will have your work cut out for you. Maybe we can pickup a keg or two of ale while we are there."
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 169 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 21 Sep 2016
at 14:52
  • msg #350

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"We already let a group of devil escape from death. I won't do the same thing twice, no matter how useful it could be to keep them alive. So I'm up for a departure to the forges of Moradin." said the Dragonborn with some kind of anger in his voice. It was clear it had been difficult for him to admit it was a good thing to keep a group of devil alive a few moments ago.
Gromley Underhill
player, 443 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 21 Sep 2016
at 17:02
  • msg #351

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

quote:
Dispater finishes setting up the ritual and turns to the party. "Rest assured," he says with a charming smile, "that I will find a way to have a reckoning with you mortals for this. Perhaps it would be enough most times for you to ruin the plans of my rival, but today you have caused alterations in a plan of mine, something I do not appreciate. Be wary. Sleep lightly."


"Oh no!" Gromley says very dramatically. "A devil is coming to get us! What will we ever do? Its not like we fight worse then him on a near daily basis! Oh...wait...we do don't we?" He grins and winks at the others.
Martha
player, 189 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Wed 21 Sep 2016
at 18:22
  • msg #352

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Jackass' says Martha to her adventurer family, within earshot of Dispater.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 473 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Wed 21 Sep 2016
at 22:18
  • msg #353

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Now, now" said Harald with a smile.  "There's no reason to be insulting to jack asses.  They can be very nice creatures you know."
Gromley Underhill
player, 444 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 22 Sep 2016
at 15:38
  • msg #354

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Harald Gaptooth (msg # 353):

"That's true, Martha. You are really insulting jackasses with that comparison..." Gromley nods along with Harald's statement.
Martha
player, 190 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 22 Sep 2016
at 16:12
  • msg #355

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha giggles a bit. At Dispater. Then covers her mouth with her hand, her eyes twinkling. She catches sight of Harald's look and giggles again. She can't hold it in. All the stress the team have been under has manifested in a fit of giggles.

'I actually quite like jack asses', she manages to say between giggle fits. 'Have a donkey back home, called Smell-Bell. Love her to bits.'
EpicOne
GM, 1263 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 22 Sep 2016
at 19:05
  • msg #356

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The angel commander is happy for your help. She then makes an admission: "I sadly do not have any idea how to get to Moradin's Forge. Its presence is concealed somewhere in Torzak- Belgirn, the home of Moradin. We can give your wizard Agon the materials to teleport you there, but you will need to find your way to it from there."

She does as promised--she provides Agon all the material components to construct a teleportation circle. She also gives each of you a draught that has amazing restorative effects in the time it takes Agon to set up the circle.

Each of you gets the effects of an Extended Rest without the restriction against being able to take another one the same day.

Within a few hours, the ritual is complete and you are all teleported to the outskirts of Torzak-Belgirn. A fabulous city crowns the mountain. Smoke and steam rise from forges and workshops scattered across dozens of metal platforms. Staircases and bridges connect the di erent areas, granting access to the many factories as well as the homes, inns, and shops crowding this strange community. If Moradin is to be found, surely these people would know where. Torzak-Belgirn is also known as Moradin’s Forge, and it is where his most devoted followers honor the god through the ingenious works they create. Moradin has a forge here, though there are rumors of another hidden somewhere in the mountain.

What do you do to find the Soulforge?
Zog the Faceless
player, 375 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 23 Sep 2016
at 15:38
  • msg #357

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

When in doubt, ask around. Firstly, though, Zog shifts before the party's eyes to become a fairly tall brown-haired dwarf. He grins at Harald. "I don't get to do this too often, Harald."

He starts asking around in town where they could find official servants of Moradin. He'll have Harald teach him a phrase or two just in case the dwarves don't answer him in Common.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 475 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Fri 23 Sep 2016
at 17:15
  • msg #358

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Although Harald is a devotee of Tymora, like most dwarves he has a lot of time for Moradin.

He bursts out laughing when Zog morphs into a dwarf.  "Nice yin, Zoggy, if just a teeny bit tall."

He proceeds to deliver a few common dwarven phrases e.g. "I want a beer", "Where can I get a beer" and "I'd rather have beer, please."

"Come oan then.  Let's see aboot findin' this forge."

He joined Zog in querying the local passer's-by.
Agon
player, 391 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Fri 23 Sep 2016
at 18:08
  • msg #359

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Teleportation with the aid of angels was an easy matter for Agon, and he was happy to do the the work, humming softly as he moved them closer to their goals. They had matched wits with Dispater himself, and not paid an immediate price.

"An ancient secret like the Soulforge can be hidden from common wisdom, but it must leave a mark somewhere." Agon proclaimed. He made arrangements with a dwarven workshop for a bench and some materials, and started imbuing a compass-like thing to guide them towards the energies that his studies convinced him would surround the Soulforge.

OOC: Arcana +36, not a great roll
EpicOne
GM, 1265 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 23 Sep 2016
at 18:48
  • msg #360

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog, make Diplomacy and Streetwise checks.

Harald, make a Perception check and an Insight check.

Agon, 36 is not bad at all. :-)

Anyone else?

Harald Gaptooth
player, 477 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Fri 23 Sep 2016
at 21:48
  • msg #361

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

22:48, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 34 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 16.  Insight check.
22:47, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 39 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 11.  Perception check
.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 172 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 24 Sep 2016
at 11:30
  • msg #362

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir followed the group throughout the portal and he tried to not attract attention as much as the other. He knew he was frightening so he tried to hide himself under his bear skin as much as he could.
He had never been really famous amongst the Dwarven people so he couldn't know how his presence would be perceived so he stood with Martha who always had good words to introduce him to strangers.
Sonliin
player, 460 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sat 24 Sep 2016
at 16:22
  • msg #363

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin thought a bit, trying to remember where he had heard that the Soulforge was located in the planes.

Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)

12:21, Today: Sonliin rolled 42 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 16.  Religion.
12:21, Today: Sonliin rolled 42 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 16.  History.


Zog the Faceless
player, 376 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 26 Sep 2016
at 00:09
  • msg #364

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

It's a bit hard for Zog to work when not a native dwarf, but he is still charming...

20:08, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 38,27 using 1d20+26,1d20+23 with rolls of 12,4.  Diplomacy, Streetwise.

EpicOne
GM, 1271 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 26 Sep 2016
at 15:10
  • msg #365

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin recalls some details about the place. He recalls that Torzak- Belgirn is where those chosen by Moradin are invited to spend their time in the afterlife. Moradin can sometimes be found here, but he is often away at a hidden forge some-where in the mountain. Moradin’s personal forge is known simply as the Soulforge. Lord Ghoren to be the proxy ruler here in the city; if anyone would know where the Soulforge might be found, it would be him.

The characters ask around about the Soulforge. You learn that Lord Ghoren would know the answer and where this lord might be found. You also learn the name of an unhappy functionary who lets anyone meet the lord as a petty vengeance for some past slight.

Meanwhile, Harald notes a massive forge situated higher than all others. Strange constructs patrol its perimeter.

It is then up to Zog to talk with the functionary in question about access to what is obviously your location. You  persuade the functionaries who restrict access to the lord to let you in.

Now, only a few hours later, you have been allowed in to speak with Lord Ghoren. An angry dwarf with a long gray beard that gathers in a pile beneath his feet leans forward on his throne, his exquisite armor creaking.

He looks down--and his eyes fall on the party. "Who are you and what are you doing here? State your business!"
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:37, Wed 28 Sept 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 377 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 28 Sep 2016
at 19:55
  • msg #366

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog bows and begins explaining their errand to the lord. "Our time is short. Would you be the one to explain to your master that you stood in the way of possibly bringing Bahamut back to life?"

Intended to be Diplomacy.
This message was last updated by the player at 19:55, Wed 28 Sept 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1274 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 29 Sep 2016
at 17:10
  • msg #367

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Diplomacy check, Zog.
Gromley Underhill
player, 445 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 29 Sep 2016
at 17:18
  • msg #368

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley floats forward. "Yes, quite so. I am the diplomatic envoy from the House of Faldarian! I expect my entourage and I to be allowed entrance at once! Please move aside so your lord can do the affairs of the royal houses!" Gromley does fit the bill of the pampered noble with little concern for others...
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 175 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 29 Sep 2016
at 19:07
  • msg #369

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

When Lord Ghoren asked them what they wanted, Darratheir stepped forward to get closer to the Dwarf. He was far taller than him, and more bulky but he didn't tried to impose his presence to much, not wanting to look too much of a threat.

"Like my companions said, we are here to save Bahamut. And to accomplish this work, we have been granted the power of a god. You might want to help us and you might be rewarded for this act."
EpicOne
GM, 1276 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 29 Sep 2016
at 23:36
  • msg #370

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley Underhill:
Gromley floats forward. "Yes, quite so. I am the diplomatic envoy from the House of Faldarian! I expect my entourage and I to be allowed entrance at once! Please move aside so your lord can do the affairs of the royal houses!" Gromley does fit the bill of the pampered noble with little concern for others...


The dwarven lord laughs out loud at Gromley. "That tone will do you no good, here." He proceeds to ignore Gromley.

He then listens to Zog's plea, and then...

Darratheir Burnedbear:
When Lord Ghoren asked them what they wanted, Darratheir stepped forward to get closer to the Dwarf. He was far taller than him, and more bulky but he didn't tried to impose his presence to much, not wanting to look too much of a threat.

"Like my companions said, we are here to save Bahamut. And to accomplish this work, we have been granted the power of a god. You might want to help us and you might be rewarded for this act."


The dwarf considers this. "I know you. You are Darratheir Burnedbear. You have deeds of great valor to your name."

He considers...

Darratheir, make a Diplomacy check with a +5 bonus. Zog, still need your check.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 176 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Fri 30 Sep 2016
at 06:49
  • msg #371

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

08:49, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 42 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 20.  Diplomacy check +5 bonus.
Zog the Faceless
player, 378 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sat 1 Oct 2016
at 16:02
  • msg #372

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

12:01, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 33 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 7.  Diplomacy.
EpicOne
GM, 1278 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 2 Oct 2016
at 17:58
  • msg #373

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The dwarf considers all this and then turns to Harald. "You, Gaptooth, mighty dwarven warrior. What is your part in all this? What do you have to say?"
Harald Gaptooth
player, 478 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Mon 3 Oct 2016
at 00:14
  • msg #374

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald drew himself up to his full 4' 7".

"Sir" he said "I was tasked by Bahamut himself to assist these others in diverse tasks across many of the planes.  To stand before them as their defence against the evildoers who prowl the worlds within worlds, minions of Tiamat and her like.  We were of the opinion that our tasks were nearly complete when we discovered that Tiamat herself had succeeded in having Lord Bahamut slain."

He paused in his speech as a tear rolled down his grizzled cheek.

"Our task now is to try to relight the spark that was Bahamut and restore him to his rightful place.  This we are close to doing.  Our journey has brought us here to seek the Forge of Moradin where all might be resolved.  And for that we crave you assistance."


01:13, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 43 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 15.  Perception check.
01:13, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 37 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 19.  Insight check.

Zog the Faceless
player, 379 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 3 Oct 2016
at 02:08
  • msg #375

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog nods appreciatively, his faux-dwarf beard bobbing in concert.
EpicOne
GM, 1279 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 3 Oct 2016
at 21:20
  • msg #376

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Lord Ghoren stands, emotion on his face. He steps down from the throne and grabs Harald by the shoulders. "By my lord Moradin, there is nothing like the eloquence of a dwarf! Very well. The entrance to the Soulforge lies beyond Rainfather’s Beard, a waterfall near the mountain’s base. I shall have a guide lead you there. Note, though, that it is not a trip for the faint-hearted and I have no means of getting you there rather than you traveling afoot."

To expedite this bit, everyone roll Athetics or Acrobatics. Every roll over 36 gives everyone else a +2 to their roll, and every roll over 41 gives everyone a +5 to their roll (not cumulative).
Harald Gaptooth
player, 479 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Mon 3 Oct 2016
at 22:15
  • msg #377

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

When Harald sees the route the party has to take he makes a momentous decision.  Slowly he peeled off his armour, revealing a much stained and patched set of red underwear.

"Ah dinny fancy clamberin' up there wi' plate armour on" he grumped.  "Ah'll jist pit the armour in ma pack and cairry it up there.  Ah'm sure Ah kin count on ye tae protect ma feeble body whilst Ah get changed."


23:09, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 11 using 1d20 with rolls of 11 (+24) = 35.  bennie reroll.
23:08, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 30 using 1d20+24 with rolls of 6.  Str check without armour.

This message was last edited by the GM at 20:20, Tue 04 Oct 2016.
Martha
player, 193 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 4 Oct 2016
at 20:54
  • msg #378

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha is not faint-hearted, but knows she will trouble keeping up her boys.

'Boys, I can do this, but I'm going to need your help.' She distrubutes her heavy items between Sonliin, Harald and Dara, pulls up her stockings and hitches up her skirts, ties a bandana around her head, and fills up two waterskins. Looking every inch an unlikely granny explorer, she is about to forge ahead when she spots Harald's new look. 'When we get to the top you are giving me your pants Harald for a clean and a darning. No excuses', she instructs him crossly.

21:50, Today: Martha rolled 32 using d20+13+d6 with rolls of 14,5.  Acrobatics check! Used Memory of 1000 lifetimes.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:28, Wed 05 Oct 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 381 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 5 Oct 2016
at 00:05
  • msg #379

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog thinks about this approach a bit. As he does, he adopts the form of an ape-humanoid, using his prehensile feet to help him climb. He is mildly pleased with himself as he does so...

Apply Changeling Disguise/Changeling Trick if I can to help. I forgot after rolling that I could do Acrobatics, so that's a nat 20 for a 37 Acrobatics!

20:03, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 34 using 1d20+14 with rolls of 20.  Athletics (cringe).

Agon
player, 392 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 5 Oct 2016
at 02:58
  • msg #380

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Speed was not Agon's forte.

19:57, Today: Agon rolled 23 using 1d20+14 with rolls of 9.  acrobatics.

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 178 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 5 Oct 2016
at 05:29
  • msg #381

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Without much change to do, Darratheir was ready for the expedition. Taking some of Martha's gear with him, he wasn't slow down much.

07:26, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 34 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 11.  Raw Athletics.
Roll with no bonus from the other.

Gromley Underhill
player, 446 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 5 Oct 2016
at 14:39
  • msg #382

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley relied on his disk to keep him steady-as it hovered above ground at all times.

OOC:
10:37, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 20 using 1d20+14 with rolls of 6.  Acrobatics.
Any bonuses for being on my floating disk?


13:10, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 38 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 7.  Endurance.
13:10, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 45 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 19.  Arcana.

This message was last edited by the GM at 17:14, Wed 05 Oct 2016.
Sonliin
player, 461 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 6 Oct 2016
at 01:48
  • msg #383

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Having been behind a desk for a while Sonliin was having a hard time keeping up with the others.

ooc used a Benny
21:38, Today: Sonliin rolled 33 using 1d20+16 with rolls of 17.  again.

EpicOne
GM, 1284 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 6 Oct 2016
at 19:50
  • msg #384

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

You are able to descend with a grace that would be legendary if any but you were to see. (And may yet be, if your party's bard gets around to writing the tale.) The Rainfather’s Beard tumbles down the cliff’s face into a frothing pool formed by two enormous, stone hands. Four gray bulls crackling with lightning stand on the nearby green. Three titanic humanoids rise from the center of the pool, sending waves to spill over the hands. They has midnight blue skin and long green hair. They draws massive blades from the pool as they roars in anger. Then, soaring from the other side of the pool are four flying bull-like creatures.

Map updated later today or early tomorrow--everyone roll initiative!
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 180 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 6 Oct 2016
at 20:34
  • msg #385

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dropping his bear skin and grabbing his spear in hand, Darratheir stepped forward. "Get ready soon. I will try to hold them while you gear up."

22:34, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 28 using 1d20+16 with rolls of 12.  Initiative roll.
Martha
player, 195 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 6 Oct 2016
at 21:16
  • msg #386

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha spots the danger early. She grabs her heavy gear off her boys, including her shiny sundial, and prepares for the battle ahead. 'Swamp-men and a couple of donkeys! Ha! Let loose my boys!' she declares, thrilled to be talking about donkeys again.

22:13, Today: Martha rolled 34 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 7.  Initiative.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 481 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Thu 6 Oct 2016
at 21:30
  • msg #387

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald instantly dropped his pack and whirled through his armour pieces like a dervish.  His years of experience were instrumental in this, donning the armour with lightning speed.

Whwn Darratheir stepped forward, Harald let out a yell of encouragement.


22:23, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 39 using 1d20+20 with rolls of 19.  Initiative check.

Casque of Tactics;  Daily (free) action.  Swap my initiative with Darratheir if he wants

Gromley Underhill
player, 449 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 6 Oct 2016
at 21:50
  • msg #388

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley tries to hide behind his friends...as usual. However, he does not manage it so well this time...

OOC:
17:48, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 25 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 3. Reactive Stealth
17:48, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 33 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 11. Initiative.

Agon
player, 393 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Thu 6 Oct 2016
at 23:25
  • msg #389

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

All the signs pointed to these foes being some form of Titan,  the unruly losers of the the Dawn War. Agon scanned his massive memory for useful lore.

16:20, Today: Agon rolled 25 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 7.  initiative.
16:24, Today: Agon rolled 49,47 using 1d20+34,1d20+34 with rolls of 15,13.  arcana: letters, numbers.

Zog the Faceless
player, 383 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 7 Oct 2016
at 00:34
  • msg #390

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog is not at all prepared for this sight...

Yep, I'm last.
20:34, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 20 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 3.  Initiative.

EpicOne
GM, 1286 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 7 Oct 2016
at 17:14
  • msg #391

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir is first to react to this new threat...

Darratheir is up first!

Initiative:
Darratheir <==
Numbers
Martha, Gromley
Letters
Harald, Zog, Sonliin.

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as dif- ficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon - No1 Used:  0
Darratheir - No1    Used:  0
GromleyNo1  Used: -0
Harald - No1 Used:  0
Martha - No1 - Used: 0
Sonliin - No1 - Used: 0
Zog - No1  - Used:   0
1 - No0 - Used: 0
2 - No0 - Used: 0
3 - No0 - Used: 0
A - No0 - Used: 0
B - No0 - Used: 0
C - No0 - Used: 0
D - No0 - Used: 0

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Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 181 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Fri 7 Oct 2016
at 19:00
  • msg #392

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Eager to fight again, Darratheir simply rushed toward the group of Titanic creatures.

OOC : Double move to new position.
Sonliin
player, 462 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 7 Oct 2016
at 21:12
  • msg #393

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Finding himself as a ball in the middle of a game of Bocce, Sonliin looked at the foes to see if he could figure out their weaknesses in order to let the others know.

Use foe stone to identify the Titans (Power (At-Will): Minor Action. Choose one creature you can see. You learn all the target’s vulnerabilities, as well as which of its defenses is lowest.)
16:53, Today: Sonliin rolled 15 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 2.  init.

EpicOne
GM, 1287 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 10 Oct 2016
at 21:07
  • msg #394

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The three titans spring into the air and, instead of falling, float UPWARD. Hovering 30' above ground, and hurl thunderbolts at Darratheir!! The bolts blast into his chest, singing him a bit and sending him flying back into the water. Darratheir's head is swimming from the blasts.

1, 2 and 3 all used thunderbolt ranged attacks on Darratheir; 1 and 2 hit Darratheir for 16 and 17 lightning damage respectively, and push him back a combined 6 squares. Darratheir is now swimming in the pool and, more importantly, is Dazed (save ends).)

VERY VERY IMPORTANT: #1-#3 are HOVERING 30' ABOVE THE CUPPED HANDS. Anyone who attacks them in melee or otherwise treasts them as if they were on the ground loses a Benny for not paying attention.  They are normally accessible by flying or from ranged attacks.

Martha and Gromley are up!

Initiative:
Darratheir
Numbers
Martha, Gromley <==
Letters
Harald, Zog, Sonliin.

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as dif- ficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon - No1 Used:  0
Darratheir -33 No1 Dazed (save ends), in the water  Used:  0
GromleyNo1  Used: -0
Harald - No1 Used:  0
Martha - No1 - Used: 0
Sonliin - No1 - Used: 0
Zog - No1  - Used:   0
1 - No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands Used: 0
2 - No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands Used: 0
3 - No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands Used: 0
A - No0 - Used: 0
B - No0 - Used: 0
C - No0 - Used: 0
D - No0 - Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:08, Mon 10 Oct 2016.
Martha
player, 198 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 11 Oct 2016
at 16:10
  • msg #395

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

‘Be careful of the waterfall Darra!’ Martha calls out as she strides across the grass and enters the water trepidly.

Standard: Cloak of Courage on allies. Effects Sonliin, Harald and Zog but DM may also it to affect Agon and Gromley? PCs affected gain HS temporary hps and +4 vs fear eont.
Move: 6 SW (5 squares due to difficult terrain).

Gromley Underhill
player, 450 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 11 Oct 2016
at 23:33
  • msg #396

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley floats forward on his disk, projects his awareness far ahead of him-and from that shoots forth of large burst of mindfire-blinding and harming those who have yet to act.

(OOC-Moves to current location

Minor-projects awareness

Standard-Mindfire with 6 psi points, able to now hit A, C, and D. If C is a miss, will spend a bennie. Attacks vs will, does psi/fire damage-so you need resistance to both, and any hits will take damage and be blinded until the end of G's next turn.

19:29, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 22 using 2d8+12 with rolls of 7,3.  Damage.
19:29, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 37,34,38 using 1d20+27,1d20+27,1d20+27 with rolls of 10,7,11.  Mindfire A, C, D with 6 Psi points.

Have defensive interrupts at the ready in case I am attacked.)

EpicOne
GM, 1289 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 13 Oct 2016
at 20:02
  • msg #397

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Martha rallies her allies, Gromley’s blast of mind-fire leaves two of the bull-like creatures blinded.

The flying bulls take to the air and fly literally right through Darratheir, trampling on him. Another veers to trample on Martha as well, while the final one contents itself with ramming Daratheir and throwing him further north.

Arcana checks if you want to know more about the creatures—one for the numbers and one for the letters.

Gromley hit A and D; they are blinded for now.

A, C and D perform a Trample attack--they move through Darratheir or Martha’s square and attack, hitting Darratheir once with trample for 12 damage. D hits both Darratheir (for 15) and Martha. Both Martha and Darratheir are knocked prone. B then charges, hitting Darratheir for 33 damage, pushing Darratheir 2 squares north.

VERY VERY IMPORTANT: #1-#3 are HOVERING 30' ABOVE THE CUPPED HANDS. Anyone who attacks them in melee or otherwise treats them as if they were on the ground loses a Benny for not paying attention.  They are normally accessible by flying or from ranged attacks.

Martha, make an OA on the bull that trampled you. Note that it’s blind, so you get CA on the attack.
Martha, Zog and Sonliin may then take their actions.

Initiative:
Darratheir
Numbers
Martha, Gromley
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Sonliin.<==

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as dif- ficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used:  0
Darratheir 7 temps + -33 No1 Dazed (save ends), in the water  Used:  0
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: 6 power points0
Harald 49 temps No1 Used:  0
Martha -16 No1 - Used:Cloak of Courage 0
Sonliin 36 temps No1 - Used: 0
Zog 42 temps No1  - Used:   0
1 - No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands Used: 0
2 - No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands Used: 0
3 - No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands Used: 0
A -22 No0Blinded until EOGromley’snT - Used: 0
B - No0 - Used: 0
C - No0 - Used: 0
D -22 No0Blinded until EOGromley’snT - Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 17:35, Sat 15 Oct 2016.
Martha
player, 199 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 13 Oct 2016
at 21:02
  • msg #398

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha is bowled over, and crumples into the water with barely a splash. (rolled a 1 for OA!)


22:00, Today: Martha rolled 32,22 using d20+31,4d4+11 with rolls of 1,2,4,2,3.  OA vs bull.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 482 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Thu 13 Oct 2016
at 21:58
  • msg #399

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

“Concentrate on wan at a time” yelled Harald as he skipped away from the bull in front of him.  “And get aff yer arse woman” he shouted at Martha. "Here’s a chance tae get him surrounded.”

22:56, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 21 using 1d10+15 with rolls of 6.  Secondary attack.
22:55, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 35 using 3d10+15 with rolls of 9,8,3.  damage.
22:54, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 46 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 13.  bennie.
22:54, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 35 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 2.  Devastation's Wake vs Bull A with CA (blind).


DEFENSIVE ADVANCE (Encounter):  +2 power bonus to all defences.
Also shift up to my speed to a square adjacent to an enemy. Bull A

AC44: F44; Ref37: W37 till SomNT

DEVASTATION'S WAKE Damage 3d10+15:
Secondary Attack: Any enemy that starts turn adjacent to me Damage 1d10+15.

Zog the Faceless
player, 386 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 14 Oct 2016
at 01:55
  • msg #400

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog shouts, "Shall I target the bulls or those flying titans?"
Harald Gaptooth
player, 483 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Fri 14 Oct 2016
at 18:30
  • msg #401

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Up tae you Zoggy but maybe you an' Aggie could see tae the big lads whilst we yins stick it tae the coos."
Sonliin
player, 465 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sat 15 Oct 2016
at 03:24
  • msg #402

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Get back everyone!" Sonlin said as he started weaving a spell. A ripple of magic erupted as a tall stone wall appeared in front of the paladin.

OOC:Cast illusory wall 8 squares long (4 high), starting two squares to the left of Harald running to the one to the right of Gromley.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:25, Sat 15 Oct 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1292 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 15 Oct 2016
at 17:35
  • msg #403

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon and Zog are up!
Agon
player, 395 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 15 Oct 2016
at 17:54
  • msg #404

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon narrowed his eyes at the three flying titans. A strange and eerie flute played in his mind, a sound that only he and one of the titans could hear.  Suddenly, Agon behind new eyes, in a massive body that moved muscles and lightning with the easy force of habit. He reached with an immense midnight blue arm and tapped the nearest Titan on the shoulder.  "Hey."

The rest of the group saw one titan take his sword and strike a second titan from behind.

[Standard] Bewitching Gaze vs 3
3:  +40 vs Will, on hit target is Dominated. On miss, power is not expended.
  OOC: Don't know what Titan 3 can do, but he'll use his best attack against Titans 1 & 2.
Titan 3 uses Double Attack on Titan 2, +41 and +46 vs AC, one hit for 15 damage

[Minor] OOC: Waiting to hear back on my Know:Arcana checks, may use Mass Resist if these guys are heavy on an energy type.
EDIT: Their good stuff deals both Thunder and Lightning damage. The gorgons have a pretty nasty lightning aura, but I'm not sure Mass Resist will help here.

20:35, Today: Agon rolled 41,46 using 1d20+32,1d20+32 with rolls of 9,14.  double attack.


This message was last edited by the player at 03:41, Sun 16 Oct 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 387 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 17 Oct 2016
at 01:45
  • msg #405

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Before Sonliin raises his "wall," Zog traces a pattern in the air. He then raises his hand and, through the pattern, unleashes a blast of fire at the closest titan, burning him...

Target Titan 2 with Ignition using Learned Boost. Hits for 61 fire damage. The burst creates a zone that lasts until the start of my next turn. Any creature that enters the zone or ends its turn there takes fire damage equal to my Constitution modifier (6). A creature can take this damage only once per turn.

21:43, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 61 using 4d10+36 with rolls of 9,3,8,5.  DAmage.
21:43, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 47 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 17.  Ignition on 1 w/Learned Boost.

EpicOne
GM, 1294 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 17 Oct 2016
at 14:37
  • msg #406

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon's spell captures the mind of one of the titans. To the other titans’ considerable surprise, the dominated one strikes another of their number with his blade. The other two also display annoyance at Sonliin’s wall. The one burned by Zog grunts audibly. Meanwhile, Harald wounds one bull wordlessly before disappearing (from its perspective) behind Sonliin’s wall.


As per the PCs' turns above with one exception: #3 struck #1 instead of #2 as #2 is out of range for #3, who is dazed and can't move to attack. VERY VERY IMPORTANT: #1-#3 are HOVERING 30' ABOVE THE CUPPED HANDS. Anyone who attacks them in melee or otherwise treats them as if they were on the ground loses a Benny for not paying attention.  They are normally accessible by flying or from ranged attacks.

Darratheir is up! Next turn I'll combine his turn with the others' at the end of the initiative order for ease of posting.

Initiative:
Darratheir <==
Numbers
Martha, Gromley
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Sonliin.

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as dif- ficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used:  0
Darratheir 7 temps + -33 No1 Dazed (save ends), prone underwater  Used:  0
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: 6 power points0
Harald 49 temps No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -16 No1 prone underwater - Used:Cloak of Courage 0
Sonliin 36 temps No1Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall 0
Zog 42 temps No1  - Used:   0
1 -15 No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands Used: 0
2 -61 No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands Used: 0
3 - No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands, DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT Used: 0
A -57 No0Blinded until EOGromley’snT - Used: 0
B - No0 - Used: 0
C - No0 - Used: 0
D -22 No0Blinded until EOGromley’snT - Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 14:37, Mon 17 Oct 2016.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 184 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Mon 17 Oct 2016
at 19:49
  • msg #407

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dazed by the giants attack, Darratheir swallowed water. When Martha told him to be careful, he looked at her, dripping. "Yeah. The current is strong. Take care if you come in the water. And it's cold, I'm more used to hot water" he added with a shivers.

Hearing sounds in his back, he turned over only to the the flying bull charging him. Unable to react in time, he felt one more time in the water only to feel that two more bulls charged him, adding the pain to the drowning. A moment later, when everything seemed calmer again, he stood up on his feet and he roared so violently that his voice resonated over the noise of the water.

Turning to the closest bull, he yelled : "I wanted to kill your big friends first. But now, you are my prey. You should jump off this cliff if you don't want to suffer !"


Athletics vs Runoff : Success
Save vs Dazed : Success

21:36, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 34 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 11.  Athletics vs runoff.
21:36, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 20 using 1d20 with rolls of 20.  Save vs Dazed.

This message was last edited by the player at 11:25, Sat 22 Oct 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1295 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 18 Oct 2016
at 19:17
  • msg #408

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Faced with a wall in front of their enemies and a hostile ally, the titans do the logical thing when faced with such an obstacle—-they elevate further so they can see there best of the party and move away from the dominated titan. They continue to hurl thunderbolts at Darratheir, threatening to push him over the edge of the cliff!

3 attacks #1 and hits per Agon’s turn. 1 and 2 fly up further, now having 60’ elevation. They both attack Darratheir, hitting for 14 and 17 damage (net 24 damage after Darratheir’s temps) and push him back 6 squares, leaving him dazed (save ends).

VERY VERY IMPORTANT: #1-#3 are HOVERING. #3 is 30' ABOVE THE CUPPED HANDS. #1 and #2 are 60’ ABOVE THE CUPPED HANDS. Anyone who attacks them in melee or otherwise treats them as if they were on the ground loses a Benny for not paying attention.  They are normally accessible by flying or from ranged attacks.

Darratheir, please make a saving throw or be pushed over the edge. If you make your save, you’re prone.
Martha and Gromley are up! Martha, note the effects of the runoff.

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley <==
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Sonliin, Darratheir

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used:  0
Darratheir -57 No1 Dazed (save ends) Used:  0
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: 6 power points0
Harald 49 temps No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -16 No1 prone underwater - Used:Cloak of Courage 0
Sonliin 36 temps No1Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall 0
Zog 42 temps No1  - Used:   0
1 -15 No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands Used: 0
2 -61 No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands Used: 0
3 - No0 Hovering 30' above cupped hands, DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT Used: 0
A -57 No0Blinded until EOGromley’snT - Used: 0
B - No0 - Used: 0
C - No0 - Used: 0
D -22 No0Blinded until EOGromley’snT - Used: 0

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 185 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 18 Oct 2016
at 19:46
  • msg #409

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Suffering from the repeated attack, Darratheir finally felt on the ground a few feet away from a probably fatal fall from the cliff.

21:43, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 17 using 1d20 with rolls of 17.  Saving throw.
Gromley Underhill
player, 451 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 19 Oct 2016
at 02:33
  • msg #410

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley's projected awareness rises into the air, and proceeds to graps the three large foes overhead with a telekinentic power. One stays trapped in the air, but two of them smash into each other and are then hurtled down to the water below.

OOC:
Move action-Moves awareness higher to keep 1,2, and 3 in range of power.

Standard-Living Barrage
22:21, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 19 using 2d8+5 with rolls of 7,7.  Damage.
22:21, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 43 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 16.  Bennie re-roll on 1.
22:21, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 34 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 7.  Bennie re-roll on 1.
22:20, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 33,42 using 1d20+27,1d20+27 with rolls of 6,15.  Bennie re-roll on 1.

22:20, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 30,39 using 1d20+27,1d20+27 with rolls of 3,12.  re-roll to get 10+.
22:20, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 29,34 using 1d20+27,1d20+27 with rolls of 2,7.  Bennie re-roll on 1 and 2.
22:20, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 34,29,38 using 1d20+27,1d20+27,1d20+27 with rolls of 7,2,11.  Living Barrage vs 1, 2, 3.

Total result vs fort=

1-43, 2-39, 4-38

Hit equals 19 force damage immobilization(save ends), Miss equals 10 force damage and slowed(save ends)

Minor action-moves 1 and 2 to new locations, 6 spaces down(or drops them to the ground if possible), and smacks them into each other for good measure.

22:28, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 17 using 2d6+12 with rolls of 3,2.  Damage to one and two.
22:28, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 44,45 using 1d20+27,1d20+27 with rolls of 17,18.  vs reflex on 1 and 2 vs each other.

If that hits both targets, they take a total of 26 extra damage each for the bashing into each other, and both are prone-which may cause them to take falling damage after I moved them.)

Martha
player, 200 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Wed 19 Oct 2016
at 08:10
  • msg #411

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha rises from the water with a roar of defiance, grunts a lot, and swears filthily at the unfortunate bull beside her. ‘Misguided fools!’ she shouts at the enemies as she lashes out at the confused bull again and again in a rage. ‘Servants of an obsolete divine order! You cannot defy us.’ Her eyes blaze in anger and the bulls and titans surrounded her almost seem to shrink beside her tiny body.

Start of turn: roll 27 athletics to resist cobbles.
Move: rise from prone
Free: Immortal Curse vs Bull D
Free: Oath of Emnity vs Bull D
Standard: Wrath Upon Dragons (CB5) vs D,A,C,1,2 (+2 CA vs A/D blind & 1,2 immob). CRIT! Vs A, miss? With 29 & 30 Vs D & C will???? Hit with 44 and 45? vs 1 & 2 will. Hit = 25 force damage & -2 attack rolls eont. Miss is 12 force damage. Crit vs A does 58 normal/radiant damage vs D.
Immortal Curse triggered: Awful to Behold vs D (+2 CA blind; x2 atk Immortal Curse triggered; radiant x2 dmg). ?Hit 44 vs will, 27 radiant damage and blinded eont, and A/D/C/1/2 all grant CA eont. Rad= +6thps, D can’t hide/conceal, zone 1 on self gain +1 to hit with rad powers eont; powers up healing word.


Effects:
D blasted with 58+27 force/rad damage, blinded eont, -2 to attacks eont, grant CA eont.
A and C get 12 force damage, grant CA eont.
1 & 2 get 25 force damage, -2 to attacks eont, grant CA eont.
Martha gets +6 temp hps, and +1 to hit with rad powers eont.



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08:25, Today: Martha rolled 27 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 14.  Martha athletics.
08:46, Today: Martha rolled 46,29,30,44,45,25 using d20+26,d20+26,d20+24,d20+26,d20+26,d12+13 with rolls of 20,3,6,18,19,12.  Wrath Upon Dragons (CB5) vs A,D,C,1,2.
08:55, Today: Martha rolled 58 using 25+6d4+4d6 with rolls of 1,4,4,2,4,4,1,5,6,2.  critical damage vs D.

08:59, Today: Martha rolled 33,44,26,27 using D20+31,D20+31,6d4+11,6d4+11 with rolls of 2,13,1,2,4,4,1,3,4,2,2,3,1,4.  Awful to Behold vs D (+2 CA blind; x2 atk Immortal Curse triggered; radiant x2 dmg).


This message was last edited by the player at 08:13, Wed 19 Oct 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1297 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 20 Oct 2016
at 00:49
  • msg #412

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley, a 39 and 38 both miss. Do you want to spend Bennies on those?
Gromley Underhill
player, 452 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 20 Oct 2016
at 02:21
  • msg #413

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 412):

(Ooc-no, they will be slowed(save ends) and take half damage instead.  I will still be able to move them until they make their save, and they will take full damage from being bounced into others.)
This message was last edited by the player at 14:37, Fri 21 Oct 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1299 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 21 Oct 2016
at 14:47
  • msg #414

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

High comedy ensues as two of the titans are captured by the psion's power and thrown around like puppets on strings. Martha, meanwhile, batters the very souls of the flying gorgons. Driven half-mad by the pain, one of them tramples over Darratheir, bruising the dragonborn; another tries but finds the dragonborn too quick, rolling out of the way even with his ears ringing from the titans’ attacks. The blind gorgon tramples in Martha’s direction, catching her in his hooves as he moves through her space, knocking her prone.

The last of the flying gorgons flies up and gashes Darratheir with his horns, throwing Darratheir toward the edge again!


Darratheir, Gromley could not move the titans close enough to have you attack this round. Maybe Agon can help you.

A and C try to trample Darratheir; A hits for 13 damage. D blindly tries to trample Martha but still hits for 17 damage; Martha is knocked prone.

B does a “flyby” attack on Darratheir, hitting for 32 damage and pushing him 2 squares.

VERY VERY IMPORTANT: #3 is HOVERING. #3 is 30' ABOVE THE CUPPED HANDS. Anyone who attacks it in melee or otherwise treats it as if it were on the ground loses a Benny for not paying attention.  It is normally accessible by flying or from ranged attacks.

Martha please take an OA on D.
Darratheir, please make a save against falling off the cliff. Keep in mind: you are EPIC LEVEL. A fall may very well NOT kill you.

Harald, Agon, Zog, Sonliin and Darratheir are up with their regular turns! Darratheir is bloodied.

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Sonliin, Darratheir<==

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used:  0
Darratheir -102 YES1 Dazed (save ends), prone Used:  0
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: 6 power points, Living Barrage0
Harald 49 temps No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 6 temps + -16 No1 prone underwater - Used:Cloak of Courage 0
Sonliin 36 temps No1Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall 0
Zog 42 temps No1  - Used:   0
1 -85 No0 Immobilized( save ends), prone, -2 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, grants CA until EOMartha’sN Used: 0
2 -122 No0 Slowed (save ends), prone, -2 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, grants CA until EOMartha’sN Used: 0
3 -10 No0 Slowed (save ends), Hovering 30' above cupped hands, DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT Used: 0
A -69 No0Grants CA until EOMartha’sNT - Used: 0
B - No0 - Used: 0
C -12 No0Grants CA until EOMartha’sNT  - Used: 0
D -107 No0Blinded until EoMartha’snT, -2 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, grants CA until EOMartha’sNT (does not stack with blind) - Used: 0

Harald Gaptooth
player, 485 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Fri 21 Oct 2016
at 21:12
  • msg #415

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Damn stupid wall" muttered Harald.

Quickly he shuffled over past the edge of the wall where he smiled when he saw one of the titan's floundering in the water.

"Lovely, jubbly" he crowed, swinging his axe around his head and letting it fly at his target.

The axe flew through the air and sank in with a very satisfying 'thunk'.

"That'll dae me" he laughed, as his axe flew, unerringly, back to his hand.


21:47, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 50 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 19.  Ranged attack vs 2.
HIGH CRIT
22:07, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 42 using 5d10+15 with rolls of 6,2,8,5,6.  High Crit damage. PLUS 20 ongoing damage (save ends)

Zog the Faceless
player, 388 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sat 22 Oct 2016
at 01:55
  • msg #416

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog grins. "Good idea, Harald. Let's make things interesting for that one."

He moves up behind the dwarf and lobs a ball of fire onto the titan, burning it....

Throw Ignition dead centered on the bottom right square of the titan, basically forcing it closer to Harald unless it wants to take 6 fire damage at the end of its next turn. Hits Fort 49 for 48 fire damage this turn.

21:50, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 48 using 2d10+36 with rolls of 10,2.  Boom--damage.
21:50, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 49 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 17.  Ignition on 2.

Agon
player, 396 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 22 Oct 2016
at 02:11
  • msg #417

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon kept up the mental assault on the hovering Titan, mostly to defend himself from the inevitable shower of lightning bolts that was to come.  He directed his Titan to shock one of the gorgons, maintaining the spell as long as he could.

[Standard] Bewitching Gaze vs 3-Sustain
3: +46 vs Will, 61 total damage (this round + last) and Dominated
  OOC: 3 has no good options since he's slowed, but he'll use Hurl Thunderbolt on B, which Dazes (save ends).


18:56, Today: Agon rolled 31 using 2d10+20 with rolls of 3,8.  damage.
18:55, Today: Agon rolled 30 using 2d10+20 with rolls of 8,2.  damage.
18:55, Today: Agon rolled 46 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 18.  Bewitching Gaze vs 3.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 187 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 22 Oct 2016
at 11:47
  • msg #418

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Once again, the repeated attacks from the gorgons pushed the Dragonborn to his limits. Fallen on his knees, anger could be seen on his face, a face that was more scarier that it had ever be, deformed by the rage that was boiling inside the Barbarian.

In a single, wide move, he used his spear to attack one of the bulls twice. However, blinded by his own anger, he didn't made as much damage as he would have expected and, still exhausted by the recent attacks he took, he felt on his knees again.


Standard Action : Stone Tempest Rage vs A - Hit 50 vs AC for 67 thunder damages.
Effect : I now score Crits on a roll of 18 to 20.
Action Point : Rage Strike vs A (Spending Thunderfury Rage) - Hit 49 vs AC for 67 damages

As I bloodied A, the next attack against it gets a +5 bonus.
C can't attack me UEoNT or until I attack it because I spent an AP.
Spent a single benny
Saved vs Dazed and fall - Success to both

13:31, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 50 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 18.  Stone Tempest Rage vs A.
13:34, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 67 using 7d12+20 with rolls of 10,5,6,4,5,7,10.  Damage.
13:37, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 49 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 17.  AP - Rage Strike vs A.
13:38, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 67 using 6d12+20 with rolls of 11,9,2,9,12,4.  Damage roll.

13:39, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 15 using 1d20 with rolls of 15.  Save vs Dazed.
13:39, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 3 using 1d20 with rolls of 3.  Save vs Fall.
13:39, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 15 using 1d20 with rolls of 15.  Benny reroll.

This message was last edited by the player at 08:38, Sun 23 Oct 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1304 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 22 Oct 2016
at 20:25
  • msg #419

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald bashes the titan on the side, causing it to stagger a bit; the titan then is burned by the sorcerer. Meanwhile, Agon has his dominated titan zap a gorgon, which is disoriented by the blast.

Darratheir bashes the nearby titan; his thundering attack doesn’t bother the thunder titan as much as one would hope, but the follow-on attack certainly does; blue blood flies out of its nose as the scarred dragonborn smashes it.

The titan in Zog’s field of fire roars. An area of electricity swirls around it and it labors forward, affected by Gromley’s psionics, to get itself out of the fire. It then brings its massive greatsword to bear, bashing at Harald’s protective “glow” from Martha.

Speaking of Martha, the other titan on the ground sees the prone Martha and, using his massive reach, swings twice at the prone cleric. He connects once, bruising and shocking her.

A is bloodied by Darratheir.

2 moves out of Zog’s zone and hits Harald twice for 15 weapon, 8 thunder, 16 weapon and 8 thunder (total of 47). 1 hits Martha in one of two attempts for 16 weapon and 6 lightning (22 total).

All numbers fail their saves vs. immobilized or slowed. 2 failed save vs. ongoing.

VERY VERY IMPORTANT: #3 is HOVERING. #3 is 30' ABOVE THE CUPPED HANDS. Anyone who attacks it in melee or otherwise treats it as if it were on the ground loses a Benny for not paying attention.  It is normally accessible by flying or from ranged attacks.

Martha and Gromley are up with their regular turns!

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley <==
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Sonliin, Darratheir

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used:  0
Darratheir -102 YES0 Crits on 18-20, prone Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point  0
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: 6 power points, Living Barrage0
Harald 2 temps No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -32 No1 prone underwater - Used:Cloak of Courage 0
Sonliin 36 temps No1Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall 0
Zog 42 temps No1  - Used:   0
1 -85 No1 Immobilized( save ends), prone, -2 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, grants CA until EOMartha’sN Used: 0
2 -240 No1 Ongoing 20 damage (save ends), Slowed (save ends), prone, -2 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, grants CA until EOMartha’sN Used: 0
3 -71 No1 Slowed (save ends), Hovering 30' above cupped hands, DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT Used: 0
A -183 YES0Grants CA until EOMartha’sNT, grants +5 to next attack against it. - Used: 0
B - No0 dazed (save ends) - Used: 0
C -12 No0Grants CA until EOMartha’sNT, can't attack Darratheir until EODar'sNT  - Used: 0
D -107 No0Blinded until EoMartha’snT, -2 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, grants CA until EOMartha’sNT (does not stack with blind) - Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 20:11, Wed 26 Oct 2016.
Martha
player, 201 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sun 23 Oct 2016
at 00:01
  • msg #420

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha rises from the water dripping; she looks like a wet granny staggering out of a bath; she feels like Poseidon! ‘Blasted bull’ she screeches, pissed as hell. No doubt Agon would a brilliant strategy planned out. But Martha sees only red (though she also notices Darratheir hanging onto the cliff and sends him a little granny love).

She charges the bull that has earned her ire, smashing it with all her power. ‘Get with the New Order!’ she demands. ‘Your deities are obsolete! The heavens have shifted’. Something in her expression makes them all consider her words – was she right? Had the heavens really shifted? Was a new divine order actually establishing itself?

‘Yes!’ Martha shouts, lunging at damned bull D.

Free post 414 by GM: OA vs D (+2 CA) hit 46 vs AC, 17 dmg.
Start of turn, success vs runoff.
Move: Rise from prone.
Minor: healing word on Darra & self. Full heal on self, +79 hp on darra, both get +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT +4 fort defence +4 poison saves eont.
Free: Memory of 100 lifetimes d6 (to next attack, AC, & next roll): rolled 1.
Free: Guidance of the Past on self.
Standard:  Charge D. Sonilor’s Hammer vs D (+2 heal, +2 CA, +1 mem x2 atk) hit 21 dmg.
AP! Regain Awful to Behold
Supernal Radiance (daily) vs burst 5: B,C,D,1,A (+1 rad, +2 heal, +2 CA, +1 mem vs 1, x2 dmg rad), 46,32,47,42,43(with bonus from Darratheir) vs will, 25 rad dmg; effect 10 ongoing rad dmg.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
00:02, Today: Martha rolled 23 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 10.  Atheletics.
00:40, Today: Martha rolled 1 using 1d6 with rolls of 1.  memory of 1000 lifetimes.
00:42, Today: Martha rolled 43,46,21 using D20+34,D20+34,4d4+11 with rolls of 9,12,2,2,3,3.  Sonliirs Hammer vs D.
00:55, Today: Martha rolled 48,17 using d20+31,4d4+11 with rolls of 17,1,2,2,1.  OA vs bull D (+2 CA).
00:45, Today: Martha rolled 46,32,47,42,38,17,25 using D20+31,D20+31,D20+31,D20+31,D20+32,2d10+13,2d10+13 with rolls of 15,1,16,11,6,1,3,2,10.  Supernal Radiance.
00:53, Today: Martha rolled 79 using 63+7d6 with rolls of 3,2,4,1,2,1,3.  Healing word on Darra.



Summary:
Martha on full hp +6 temp hp +2 attacks EONT & +3 defences EONT, +1 rad atks, powered up hw. -1 surge.
Darra +79hp +2 attacks EONT & +2 defences EONT. -1 surge.
Bull D 17 dmg & 21 dmg & 25 rad dmg & ongoing 10 rad dmg.
A,B,C,1: if hit (46,32,47,38 vs will) then 25 rad. Whether hit or missed 10 ongoing rad dmg.

This message was last edited by the GM at 13:59, Sun 23 Oct 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 455 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Sun 23 Oct 2016
at 17:06
  • msg #421

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley focuses through his projected awareness. The titan that is still in the air suddenly comes crashing down, smacking into one of its fellows and landing in the dangerous zone one of Gromley's allies created.

Another of the titans already grounded proceeds to shoot forward, clipping one of the gorgons and stands a decent chance of going right off the cliff...

If that was not enough, fire that burns both flesh and mind proceeds to blind the two titans now knocked prone...

OOC:
Minor action-sends 3 into zone and also hitting 2. Sends 1 knocking D and then tries to toss him off side of cliff.

12:55, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 16 using 2d6+12 with rolls of 3,1.  Damage vs 3, and 1 from Living barrage.
12:53, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 40,44 using 1d20+27,1d20+27 with rolls of 13,17.  Living Barrage attack vs 2 and D-minor action.

3 and 1 takes 16 damage and are knocked prone. 3 ends up in zone, and is prone. 1 prone if he makes his save to not be tossed off the side of cliff.

2 takes 10 and is prone, and D also takes 10 and is prone.

Standard action-Mindfire with 6 psi points.

13:01, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 23 using 2d8+12 with rolls of 3,8.  Mindfire damage.
13:00, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 41 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 14.  Bennie re-roll on 3.
Gromley Underhill rolled 29,31 using 1d20+27,1d20+27 with rolls of 2,4.  Bennie re-roll on 3.
12:59, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 44,30 using 1d20+27,1d20+27 with rolls of 17,3.  Mindfire 2 and 3 with 6 Psi points.

2 and 3 take 23 psi/fire damage and are blinded until the end of Gromley's next turn.


EpicOne
GM, 1306 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 24 Oct 2016
at 19:02
  • msg #422

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha’s blow and her blast of radiant light leave her quarry reeling but, more importantly, have left the most-wounded gorgon on its last legs.

Gromley rearranges the battlefield a bit, throwing a pair of the titans around and using them to bludgeon other titans and a gorgon. Gromley throws one titan over the edge of the cliff; the titan just laughs, hovering in mid-air.

Gromley, unperturbed, fries the flesh and minds of the titans still on the same plane as him.

Gromley, 1 did not fall off the cliff because he can fly with hovering. Everything else works as advertised.

Note: All the creatures have auras. You take damage from the auras by starting your turn in the area or entering it. The creatures are, predictably, unaffected by each others’ auras. You can only be harmed by one aura from a number and one aura from a letter (one from a titan and one from a gorgon); being in the aura of multiple creatures of the same type does not stack.

VERY IMPORTANT: All creatures within 4 squares of 1, 2 or 3 are considered to be moving in difficult terrain because of their auras.

Sonliin is up!

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley, Sonliin <==
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Darratheir

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used:  0
Darratheir -23 YES0 Crits on 18-20, prone Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point  1
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: 12 power points, Living Barrage0
Harald 2 temps No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha - No0  - Used:Cloak of Courage, Healing Word 1/3, Supernal Radiance 1
Sonliin 26 temps No1Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall 0
Zog 42 temps No1  - Used:   0
1 -126 No1 Immobilized( save ends), prone, ongoing 10 radiant (save ends) Used: 0
2 -273 YES1 Ongoing 20 damage (save ends), Slowed (save ends), blinded UEoGromley’sNT, prone, -2 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, grants CA until EOMartha’sNT Used: 0
3 -116 No1 blinded UEoGromley’sNT, Slowed (save ends),  DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT, prone Used: 0
A -208 YES0ongoing 10 radiant (save ends) - Used: 0
B -25 No0 ongoing 10 radiant (save ends), dazed (save ends) - Used: 0
C -12 No0Grants CA until EOMartha’sNT, can't attack Darratheir until EODar'sNT  - Used: 0
D -180 YES0ongoing 10 radiant (save ends), prone - Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 20:09, Wed 26 Oct 2016.
Sonliin
player, 466 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 25 Oct 2016
at 02:26
  • msg #423

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Using a spark of his power to keep the wall blocking the gorgons intact, Sonliin pointed his warhammer at the farther titan. "Go away!" he said, before shifting into his battle stance.

OOC:Minor sustain wall, Move as minor Divine Aegis, Standard sequester on 1 46 Fort, (used Benny)
22:19, Today: Sonliin rolled 46 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 18.  reroll.
22:18, Today: Sonliin rolled 30 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 2.  sequester on 1.

EpicOne
GM, 1308 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 25 Oct 2016
at 22:26
  • msg #424

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin causes one of the titans to vanish!

Meanwhile, the gorgons attack. Three of them attack Martha; only one manages to land a blow on her, sending her flying and landing (again) in the water. The one gorgon next to Darratheir flies by and hits Darratheir hard, trying to knock him off the cliff (again).

D stands and does a fly-by attack on Martha, missing. B charges Martha, missing. C does a fly-by attack—he does not provoke from Darratheir by doing so—and hits Martha for 22 untyped and 6 thunder damage, pushes her 2 squares and knocks her prone.

A attacks Darratheir with fly-by attack; A hits for 15 untyped and 12 thunder damage, and Darratheir is pushed off the edge (again)—saving throw or fall, Darratheir. He’s prone either way.

A fails save vs. ongoing. B fails save vs. ongoing but makes vs. dazed. D fails save vs. ongoing.

VERY IMPORTANT: All creatures within 4 squares of 1, 2 or 3 are considered to be moving in difficult terrain because of their auras.

Harald, Agon, Zog and Darratheir are up!

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley, Sonliin
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Darratheir<==

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used:  0
Darratheir -50 No0 Crits on 18-20, prone Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point  1
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: 12 power points, Living Barrage0
Harald 2 temps No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -28 No0 prone underwater - Used:Cloak of Courage, Healing Word 1/3, Supernal Radiance 1
Sonliin 26 temps No1Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall 0
Zog 42 temps No1  - Used:   0
1 -126 No1 Immobilized( save ends), prone, ongoing 10 radiant (save ends, out of play (save ends) Used: 0
2 -273 No1 Ongoing 20 damage (save ends), Slowed (save ends), blinded UEoGromley’sNT, prone, -2 to attacks until EOMartha’sNT, grants CA until EOMartha’sN Used: 0
3 -116 No1 blinded UEoGromley’sNT, Slowed (save ends),  DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT, prone Used: 0
A -218 YES0ongoing 10 radiant (save ends) - Used: 0
B -35 No0 ongoing 10 radiant (save ends), dazed (save ends) - Used: 0
C -12 No0Can't attack Darratheir until EODar'sNT  - Used: 0
D -190 YES0ongoing 10 radiant (save ends) - Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 20:11, Wed 26 Oct 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 389 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 26 Oct 2016
at 02:46
  • msg #425

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog waves his hand and, to replace the burning field tha fades away, drops another ball of fire, this time on two of the titans. One of them eludes, but the nearer one gets burned...

Drop Ignition on titans 2 and 3; hits 2 for 48 fire. Zone on the map-- any creature that enters the zone or ends its turn there takes 6 fire damager. A creature can take this damage only once per turn.

22:33, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 48 using 2d10+36 with rolls of 9,3.  Damage.
22:33, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 49,36 using 1d20+30,1d20+30 with rolls of 19,6.  Ignition on 2, 3.

Agon
player, 397 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 26 Oct 2016
at 18:18
  • msg #426

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The Titan was fighting back against Agon's mind control, but he hadn't slipped the bonds of the spell yet.  It was odd to feel the fight from inside, and to watch from where he stood on the edge of the cliff, but Agon got the directions right, and used his slave to land several more sword strikes.

[Standard] Bewitching Gaze vs 3-Sustain
3: +39 vs Will, 34 more damage & Dominated
  3 will makes Double Attack on 2. Both attacks hit for a total of 39 damage

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:09, Wed 26 Oct 2016.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 192 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 26 Oct 2016
at 20:23
  • msg #428

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Now that the space around him was more clear, Darratheir could move more freely. Carefully so he wouldn't fall off of the cliff, he stood up on his two feet, stretching himself. "I hope you like that !" he told to the creature when hurting it with full force.

When he then looked around him, he noticed Martha was in bad position, feeling bad he didn't saw it earlier. "Are you alright Martha ? Do you need some help ?"


Move action : Stand up
Standard action : Charge with Howling Strike vs A - 43 vs AC for 45 damage if hit
Save from fall - Success
Used two bennies

22:16, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 37 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 5.  Charge w/ Howling Strike vs C.
22:17, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 43 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 11.  Benny reroll.
22:18, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 45 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 7,2,5,5,6.  Damage roll.

22:08, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 9 using 1d20 with rolls of 9.  Save vs Fall.
22:09, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 1 using 1d20 with rolls of 1.  Benny reroll.
22:10, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 7 using 1d20 with rolls of 7.  Benny reroll.
22:10, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 2 using 1d20 with rolls of 2.  Benny reroll.
22:10, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 18 using 1d20 with rolls of 18.  Benny reroll.

Harald Gaptooth
player, 488 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Wed 26 Oct 2016
at 20:39
  • msg #429

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald battered the nearest titan once more but the creature’s seemingly inexhaustible endurance kept him at bay.

“Are ye tryin’ tae wear me oot, ya hoor?  Ah’m tellin’ ye, ye’ll no’ wear a dwarf oot that easily.


21:04, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 51 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 18.  MBA vs Titan 2.
21:04, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 52 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 19.  MBA vs Titan 2.

21:04, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 51 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 18.  MBA vs Titan 2.

A glitch with my internet rolled my attack three times.
21:35, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 32 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 7,10.  damage vs 2.

EpicOne
GM, 1311 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 26 Oct 2016
at 21:28
  • msg #430

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir rises and, springing forward, slays one of the gorgons!

The titan closest to the wall takes a pounding from the party and from its own ally! Roaring in rage, it stands up and unleashes a small maelstrom. Its winds tear at Zog and Harald, sending both flying; the dwarf is pushed close to the edge while Zog is in danger of flying over the edge.

Somewhere in an alternate dimension, the banished titan roars and then stops, concentrating. It reappears in its place, sizzling mad.

Dar kills A.

Harald and Zog take 10 lightning and thunder damage from 2’s aura. 2 stands up and does a close burst attack that hits both Harald and Zog for 18 thunder damage. Zog is knocked prone and may be pushed over the edge. Harald is moved 3 squares and may be knocked prone.

1 saves vs. the ongoing and being Banished but not the immobilized effect.
2 saves vs. ongoing 20 damage but not against the Slowed.
3 saves vs. slowed.
Merry Christmas from the dicebot, Gromley.

VERY IMPORTANT: All creatures within 4 squares of 1, 2 or 3 are considered to be moving in difficult terrain because of their auras.

Zog, make a saving throw or fall off the cliff.
Harald, make a saving throw or fall prone.
Sonliin, Martha and Gromley are up!

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley, Sonliin <==
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Darratheir

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used:  0
Darratheir -50 No0 Crits on 18-20 Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point  1
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: 12 power points, Living Barrage0
Harald -16 No1Resist 10/all until EOHarald'sNT Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -28 No0 prone underwater - Used:Cloak of Courage, Healing Word 1/3, Supernal Radiance 1
Sonliin 26 temps No1Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall 0
Zog 14 temps No1prone  - Used:   0
1 -136 No1 Immobilized( save ends) Used: 0
2 -412 YES1Slowed (save ends), blinded UEoGromley’sNT Used: 0
3 -150 No1 blinded UEoGromley’sNT, Slowed (save ends),  DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT, prone Used: 0
B -35 No0 ongoing 10 radiant (save ends), dazed (save ends) - Used: 0
C -12 No0Can't attack Darratheir until EODar'sNT  - Used: 0
D -190 YES0ongoing 10 radiant (save ends) - Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 19:53, Thu 27 Oct 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 489 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Wed 26 Oct 2016
at 22:40
  • msg #431

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal


23:36, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 17 using 1d20 with rolls of 17.  benny.
23:36, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 1 using 1d20 with rolls of 1.  benny.
23:36, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 8 using 1d20 with rolls of 8.  benny.
23:35, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 7 using 1d20 with rolls of 7.  benny.
23:31, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 4 using 1d20 with rolls of 4.  save vs prone.

NB:  Since I scored a crit last time I forgot to add my resist 10 till end of my next turn from Critical Hardening.  If that's OK Harald would be at -16 instead of -26.

This message was last edited by the GM at 01:29, Thu 27 Oct 2016.
Sonliin
player, 467 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 27 Oct 2016
at 00:47
  • msg #432

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Seeing that the titan had reappeared, Sonliin frowned for a moment as he summoned strength to keep the wall up once again. With that done, he flicked his warhammer toward the pair of titans, causing a burst of fire to erupt on them.

OOC:Minor keep the wall going, Standard cast Combust on 2&3 46 reflex on 2, 38 on 3 for 39 fire damage (should be 5d6+21, nor 24)
20:40, Today: Sonliin rolled 46,38,42 using d20+28,d20+28,5d6+24 with rolls of 18,10,4,2,4,4,4.  combust 2/3.

Martha
player, 202 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 27 Oct 2016
at 08:50
  • msg #433

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha keeps focused on the bull. She hates being knocked over like this!

Athletics success
Rise from prone
Awful to Behold vs D (+1 rad; +2 heal) hit 43 vs will, 28 radiant dmg, & enemies in 5 (BCD, 3) grant CA eont; +6 temp hps.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
09:37, Today: Martha rolled 27 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 14.  Athletics.
09:44, Today: Martha rolled 35,28 using D20+32,6d4+11 with rolls of 3,3,4,1,2,4,3.  Awful to Behold vs D.
09:44, Today: Martha rolled 40 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 8.  Spend a bennie.
09:44, Today: Martha rolled 43 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 11.  Spend a bennie (reroll under 10).
09:45, Today: Martha rolled 27 using 6d4+11 with rolls of 3,3,2,3,1,4.  Ring of Zealous roll twice rad dmg.


Summary
Martha: +6 temporary hps
Bull D: 28 radiant dmg
Bulls B, C, D & Titan 1: Grant CA to all eont

Gromley Underhill
player, 457 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 27 Oct 2016
at 14:49
  • msg #434

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The titans still under Gromley's TK control proceeds to smack into each other, but one misses a Gorgon it was aimed at. Gromley then takes control of one of the gorgons and has it attack the most wounded gorgon.

(OOC-Minor action-Moves 2 and 1 about, smacking them into 3 and B, but misses B. Crits on 3.

2 and 1 take 10 and are prone.

B is missed by this attack.

3 takes 42 with crit damage and is also prone.

Standard action-uses sudden control on C. Has it move to current space, and attack D. It will get +12 to hit and damage.

10:43, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 39 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 12.  Sudden control vs C. Should be 41 with CA
10:43, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 19 using 2d6+12 with rolls of 3,4.  Non crit damage.
10:42, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 18 using 5d6 with rolls of 2,2,5,4,5.  Crit damage vs 3.
10:41, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 47,28 using 1d20+27,1d20+27 with rolls of 20,1.  2 vs 3, 1 vs B living barrage. Total is 30 with CA, if that matters on a one.)

This message was last edited by the player at 14:51, Thu 27 Oct 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 390 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 27 Oct 2016
at 19:54
  • msg #435

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

No falling down for me today.
15:54, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 18 using 1d20 with rolls of 18.  Benny.
15:54, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 4 using 1d20 with rolls of 4.  Saving throw.

EpicOne
GM, 1313 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 27 Oct 2016
at 20:14
  • msg #436

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin fries the nearby titans. Gromley throws the titans around like tenpins, smashing the dominated titan. Meanwhile, one of the gorgons viciously gores his ally for no apparent reason, killing the gorgon!

Meanwhile, Zog manages to prevent himself from falling off the cliff.

The dazed gorgon to Martha’s south breathes a blast of thunder and lightning that Darratheir easily eludes but which blasts Martha. The other one, once recovering from Gromley’s control, flies by Martha, gashing her painfully with its horns.

C does 28 damage to D, which kills D! Gromley gets the indirect kill.

Martha and Darratheir each take 10 thunder damage from B & C’s aura.

B uses close blast 5 on Martha and Darratheir, hits Martha for 38 thunder+lightning. C does a fly-by on Martha, hitting her for 17 untyped and 12 thunder damage. Martha is bloodied.

B fails its save vs. Dazed.

VERY IMPORTANT: All creatures within 4 squares of 1, 2 or 3 are considered to be moving in difficult terrain because of their auras.

Harald, Agon, Zog and Darratheir are up!

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley, Sonliin
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Darratheir<==

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used:  0
Darratheir -60 No0 Crits on 18-20 Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point  1
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: 12 power points, Living Barrage0
Harald -16 No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -99 YES0 prone underwater - Used:Cloak of Courage, Healing Word 1/3, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold 1
Sonliin 26 temps No1Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall, Combust, Sequester  0
Zog 14 temps No1prone- Used:  0
1 -146 No1, prone, Immobilized( save ends) Used: 0
2 -461 YES1prone, Slowed (save ends), blinded UEoGromley’sNT Used: 0
3 -231 No1 blinded UEoGromley’sNT, Slowed (save ends),  DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT, prone Used: 0
B -35 No0 ongoing 10 radiant (save ends), dazed (save ends), grant CA until EOMartha’sNT  - Used: Breath weapon (recharge 6) 0
C -12 No0 grant CA until EOMartha’sNT   - Used: 0

Harald Gaptooth
player, 490 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Thu 27 Oct 2016
at 22:16
  • msg #437

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Ach!  Ye nearly had me there, laddie."

Harald managed, just, to stay on his feet; his dwarven stolidness standing him in good stead.  Striding forward he once more launched his famous axe at his target.  And once more a resounding hit!  The axe clove into the titan's head although the damage was actually minimal for such a huge creature.


23:11, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 51 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 20.  Ranged attack vs 2.
23:12, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 49 using 5d10+15 with rolls of 7,3,9,6,9.  High Crit damage vs 2.
+20 ongoing damage (save ends) from the crit.

EpicOne
GM, 1315 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 28 Oct 2016
at 19:11
  • msg #438

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald's axe of doom cuts the titan's throat; it falls in a roar of sound and electricity!

#2 is dead. Agon, Zog and Darratheir are up!
Agon
player, 398 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Fri 28 Oct 2016
at 21:58
  • msg #439

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

There was something that the titan should be doing--fighting, killing, dying maybe, but Agon kept one of their immense foes flat on his back and twiddling his thumbs as battle raged.

[Standard] Bewitching Gaze 3-Sustain
Attack +40 vs Will, hit! 33 damage and Dominated

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 195 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 29 Oct 2016
at 09:11
  • msg #440

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Feeling better now, Darratheir was just bothered by the lightning auras. Showing himself in all his strength, he tried to to overwhelm his enemies spirit not much success as only the bull hovering over the cliff seemed to feel his presence. He then decided to rely on pure strength and charged the nearer gorgon, weapons ahead.


Save vs runoff: Success if a Critical fail is not a problem.
Minor action: Dragonfear vs 1 (30), 3 (34), B (32) and C (36) Will. Poor rolls but C grants CA and take a -2 penalty to attack roll UEoDarraNT.
Standard action: Charge with Howling Strike vs B (Messed up with the letters in the dice roller, sorry. I don't want to attack the one flying above the cliff) - 45 vs AC for 40 damage

10:56, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 24 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 1.  Athletics vs runoff.
10:58, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 30,34,32,36 using 1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25,1d20+25 with rolls of 5,9,7,11.  Dragonfear vs 1, 3, B, C.
10:59, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 33 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 1.  Charge w/ Howling Strike vs B.
10:59, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 45 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 14.  Benny reroll.
11:00, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 40 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 6,6,3,4,1.  Damage roll.

This message was last edited by the player at 19:21, Sun 30 Oct 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 392 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sat 29 Oct 2016
at 23:22
  • msg #441

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog stands up from his near-plummet and sighs. Irritating to be knocked about by his favorite elements, this was. He keeps lobbing fire at the dominated titan, the only target in range at the moment.

Ignition on 3, should hit for 47 fire. Zone will cause him 6 damage at the end of his round if he's still there.

19:20, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 47 using 2d10+36 with rolls of 1,10.  Damage on 3.
19:20, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 45 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 13.  Ignition on 3.

EpicOne
GM, 1317 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 31 Oct 2016
at 12:52
  • msg #442

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The titan that Agon is dominating sits, burning and prone, bleeding a bit from its ear as Zog continues to fry it. Darratheir hits a less-wounded gorgon hard.

The only coherent titan throws a blast of thunder that flies over Martha’s head. He roars and throws another, which strikes Martha and pushes her backwards, leaving her head ringing.

#3 is bloodied. #1 misses Martha with a thunder bolt, then uses his action point to make another bolt attack, hitting for 15 hp, pushing her 3 squares and leaving her dazed (save ends)

Martha takes 10 damage for being in #3's aura.

VERY IMPORTANT: All creatures within 4 squares of 1, 2 or 3 are considered to be moving in difficult terrain because of their auras.

Martha, Gromley and Sonliin are up!  Martha is bloodied (and prone, and dazed).

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley, Sonliin <==
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Darratheir

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir -60 No0 Crits on 18-20 Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point, Dragonfear 1
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: 12 power points, Living Barrage0
Harald -16 No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -124 YES0 prone underwater, dazed (save ends) - Used:Cloak of Courage, Healing Word 1/3, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold 1
Sonliin 26 temps No1Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall, Combust, Sequester  0
Zog 14 temps No1prone- Used:  0
1 -146 No0, prone, Immobilized( save ends) Used: Lightning Bolt0
3 -326 YES1 Slowed (save ends),  DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT, prone Used: 0
B -75 No0 ongoing 10 radiant (save ends), dazed (save ends), grant CA until EOMartha’sNT  - Used: Breath weapon (recharge 6) 0
C -12 No0 grant CA until EOMartha’sNT, -2 to attacks until EODarratheir’sNT  - Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 23:45, Wed 02 Nov 2016.
Martha
player, 203 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 31 Oct 2016
at 16:47
  • msg #443

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha struggles underwater, just about managing to grab onto a protruding rock and avoid being swept by the current down the cliff face. She heaves her head above the surface of the water to catch a breath, spots a bull, and tries to lash out at it but she can barely see through the spray and missed widely.

Lance of Faith vs B (+1 rad, +2 CA, -2 prone) rolled 29 vs will, assume miss but if hit 20 rad dmg & darra gets +2 attacks vs B eont.
Save vs dazed success


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
16:37, Today: Martha rolled 18 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 5.  Atheletics.
16:43, Today: Martha rolled 29,20 using d20+27,2d8+11 with rolls of 2,2,7.  Lance of Faith vs B.
16:44, Today: Martha rolled 20 using 2d8+11 with rolls of 1,8.  ring second rad dmg.
16:45, Today: Martha rolled 18 using 1d20 with rolls of 18.  Save vs dazed.


Martha prone but no longer dazed
Gromley Underhill
player, 458 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 31 Oct 2016
at 18:41
  • msg #444

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The titans are still Gromley's puppets to be used at his will. One of them moves over to attack a Gorgon, and then it and the other titan smash into the creature and go flying back to their original positions. Then the gnome whispers to Martha, healing her wounds and restoring her somewhat.

(OOC:

Standard action-Sudden control on 3, making him move to and attack B with +12 to hit and +12 on damage.

Minor action-living barrage of 3 and 1 on B, causing them to knock B prone and do damage to it. Then 3 and 1 move to current postions, take damage, and are prone.

1, 3, and B are prone.

B takes 40 total.

1 and 3 take 10 each.

14:36, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 18,22 using 2d6+12,2d6+12 with rolls of 5,1,6,4.  Damage to B.
14:34, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 48,43 using 1d20+29,1d20+29 with rolls of 19,14.  Living Barrage 3 and 1 vs B.
14:34, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 40 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 11.  Bennie re-roll on 3.
14:33, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 35 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 6.  Sudden control vs 3.

Move action as minor action:
Revitalizing whisper on Martha who can spend a healing surge, and gets a healing sure worth of temp HP-but it does not cost her another surge.)

Sonliin
player, 470 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:38
PI: 27 PP: 30
Wed 2 Nov 2016
at 00:47
  • msg #445

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

With over a third of the enemies dispatched, Sonliin dropped the wall that was blocking the view of the foes and strode forward, sparks starting to crackle and pop as the crescendo of thunder started to echo through the area.

With a wave if his hand, the two gorgons were pulled towards him, kissing each with his warhammer as they got next to him. As the hammer hit them, a blast of arcane thunder erupted, bathing them is sound.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
OOC:Minor-Promise of storm, Move to new location. Standard Champions call vs Will
Hit B (44 will) & C (45 Will) for 50 damage. (+1 to hit, drop  damage by 6 since it is not arcane.
Action point:Thunderwave vs Fort (not moving them) 37 fort (b, not sure if it will hit so Benny), 42 (c) 51 damage
20:43, Today: Sonliin rolled 39 using 1d20+29 ((10)).
20:00, Today: Sonliin rolled 56 using 5d6+36 with rolls of 6,3,4,6,1.  Damage.
19:55, Today: Sonliin rolled 44 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 15.  Champions call C vs Will.
19:52, Today: Sonliin rolled 43 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 14.  Champions call B.
20:32, Today: Sonliin rolled 37,42,3,48 using d20+29,d20+29,2d6,3d8+30


EpicOne
GM, 1321 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 3 Nov 2016
at 00:10
  • msg #446

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha’s ray of light missed her target, but she regains her senses. She is revitalized a moment later by Gromley’s bardic song. Gromley commands the already-dominated giant to attack one of the gorgons, blasting it before both it and the other titan are thrown into the gorgon, smashing it further.

Sonliin’s call wounds the minds of the gorgons; his thunder-blast damages the less-harmed gorgon.

The more-harmed gorgon, still reeling from before, gores Martha, tossing her away onto the land. She barely feels it because of Gromley’s magic. The other one stays put, breathing a small storm cloud on the party. Martha and Agon feel its effect more than the others.

Sudden Command forces 3 to hit B for 41 hp. Sonliin misses B even with a Benny but hits C with Thunderwave.

B does a gore attack, hitting Martha (AC 41 for 28 hp) which comes out of her temps from Gromley.

C uses breath weapon on Martha, Sonliin, Gromley and Agon. It hits Martha and Agon for 33 thunder and lightning.  That burns up the rest of Martha’s temps and bloodies her. Agon’s temps are gone, too, though he’s far from bloodied.

Martha, Gromley and Sonliin each take 20 damage from the gorgons’ auras.

VERY IMPORTANT: All creatures within 4 squares of 1, 2 or 3 are considered to be moving in difficult terrain because of their auras.

Harald, Agon, Zog, Darratheir are up!  Martha is bloodied (and prone, and dazed).

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley, Sonliin
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Darratheir <==

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir -60 No0 Crits on 18-20 Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point, Dragonfear 1
Gromley 13 temps  No1  Used: 12 power points, Living Barrage, Sudden Control, Revitalizing Whisper0
Harald -16 No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -86 YES0 prone underwater - Used:Cloak of Courage, Healing Word 1/3, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold 2
Sonliin 6 temps No0Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall, Combust, Sequester, Promise of Storm, Champions Call, Action Point  0
Zog 14 temps No1prone- Used:  0
1 -156 No0, prone, Immobilized( save ends) Used: Lightning Bolt0
3 -336 YES1 Slowed (save ends),  DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT, prone Used: 0
B -216 YES0  grant CA until EOMartha’sNT  - Used: Breath weapon (recharge 6) 0
C -113 No0 grant CA until EOMartha’sNT, -2 to attacks until EODarratheir’sNT  - Used: 0

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 196 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 3 Nov 2016
at 20:26
  • msg #447

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As the Titans seemed to have their mind too blurry to do something that could hurt him or his party members, Darratheir continued to harass the closest bull he could found on his both by charging it once again. But this time, his charge was so violent that the spear sank into the gorgon to reappear at the other side of its body, living a big hole in its flank.

The Barbarian used the very sight of this atrocities to meddle with the spirit of his strongest foes to inflict them some inner pain. "Come on, titans! I will crush you like I crushed this thing !"


Standard action: Charge with Howling Strike vs B - 51 (Crit!) vs AC for 126 damages --> On top of that, each unbloodied enemies get 32 damages.
If that's not enough to kill it, I gain a free MBA to spend against it so tell me if I should roll something else or not.

I wasn't please with a simple 10 so I used two bennies and the dice roller has been nice with me, giving me a crit. :3

21:04, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 43 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 10.  Charge w/ Howling Strike vs B.
21:06, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 37 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 4.  Benny reroll.
21:06, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 37 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 4.  Benny reroll.
21:06, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 51 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 18.  Benny reroll.
21:14, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 126 using 3d12+6d8+72 with rolls of 10,12,8,6,2,7,1,4,4.  Damage roll.

Harald Gaptooth
player, 491 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Thu 3 Nov 2016
at 23:59
  • msg #448

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald glanced at the water but did not fancy getting in over his head.  Instead he hurled his axe at the nearest Titan.


23:58, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 22 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 4,3.  RBA damage.
23:55, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 44 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 13.  bennie.
23:54, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 40 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 9.  Ranged attack vs 3.

Zog the Faceless
player, 394 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 4 Nov 2016
at 02:48
  • msg #449

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog moves up and lobs another blast of fire, catching the non-dominated titan in a ball of fire...

Ignition again, hit 1 for 46 fire. He takes 6 fire at the start of his next turn.
22:47, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 46 using 2d10+36 with rolls of 8,2.  Ignition damage.
22:46, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 45 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 15.  Ignition on 1.

Agon
player, 399 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 5 Nov 2016
at 23:34
  • msg #450

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon keeps staring at his target, slowly inflicting death on the titan...

Keep up Bewitching gaze, 36 more damage and dominated for a round.

19:24, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 36 using 2d10+20 with rolls of 6,10.  Damage.
19:23, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Agon, rolled 38 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 10.  Bewitching Gaze continued.

EpicOne
GM, 1324 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 5 Nov 2016
at 23:47
  • msg #451

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir utterly destroys a gorgon, and the reverberations of the death rip through the psyche of the less-wounded enemies. Agon and Harald combine to keep the one titan down while Zog fries side of the other.

The southern titan roars in frustration as he lobs a bolt of thunder at Darratheir. He finally manages to shake off Gromley’s control, which also fades on the dominated titan.

Dar gets to do 32 hp to 1 and C. B dies horribly from the crit.

Harald and Agon hit 3. 1 misses Darratheir with his storm bolt.

1 and 3 finally make their saves vs. immobilized and slowed, respectively.

VERY IMPORTANT: All creatures within 4 squares of 1, 2 or 3 are considered to be moving in difficult terrain because of their auras.

Martha, Gromley and Sonliin are up!  Martha is bloodied.

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley, Sonliin <==
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Darratheir

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir -60 No0 Crits on 18-20 Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point, Dragonfear 1
Gromley 13 temps  No1  Used: 12 power points, Living Barrage, Sudden Control, Revitalizing Whisper0
Harald -16 No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -86 YES0 prone underwater - Used:Cloak of Courage, Healing Word 1/3, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold 2
Sonliin 6 temps No0Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall, Combust, Sequester, Promise of Storm, Champions Call, Action Point  0
Zog 14 temps No1prone- Used:  0
1 -233 No0 Used: 0
3 -394 YES1   DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT, prone Used: 0
C -145 No0 grant CA until EOMartha’sNT, -2 to attacks until EODarratheir’sNT  - Used: 0

Gromley Underhill
player, 460 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Sun 6 Nov 2016
at 00:27
  • msg #452

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley once again takes control of a Gorgon, and sends it to attack the most wounded Titan. Then he sends Martha floating to join him on his disk, and sends Darr to somewhat safety as well.

OOC:
Standard-sudden control on C. Crits, not sure what that does-as the power gives C +12 to hit and damage on 3. Put in crit damage just in case.

20:19, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 19 using 5d6 with rolls of 2,3,2,6,6.  Crit damage?
20:19, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 49 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 20.  Sudden control vs C.

Move action-Noble presence. Moves Darr and Martha to their current places. They get +2 to all defenses until the end of G's next round. In addition, Martha is on the disk with Gromley, in effect he is acting as her shield with his body. He will use an interrupt in case they try to attack her or him.

Sonliin
player, 471 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sun 6 Nov 2016
at 19:34
  • msg #453

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin once again pointed his warhammer towards the foes, starting to feel like a certain Norse god as a portal appeared where the titan was. The vortex sucked the titan out of the area for a journey to parts unknown.


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OOC:Dimensional cascade on 1
At least the Benny gave me a nat 20. So max damage of 32 (Necrotic/poison/psychic/radiant) Plus 6 for the magic item (rolled real bad) When he returns, take 5 points of each type until it saves.
14:24, Today: Sonliin rolled 48 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 20.  vs will.
14:24, Today: Sonliin rolled 33 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 5.  Benny vs will.
14:24, Today: Sonliin rolled 34,5,8,1,3 using d20+28,d8,d8,d8,d8 with rolls of 6,5,8,1,3.


This message was last edited by the player at 19:36, Sun 06 Nov 2016.
Martha
player, 204 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sun 6 Nov 2016
at 20:42
  • msg #454

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

‘Thanks Zog Gromley!’ says Martha, delighted to back on solid ground. She gets up and balances carefully on Gromley’s disk, holding onto the gnome’s shoulder for safety.

Rise from prone
Healing Word on self: healed 66hp; +2 defences/attacks eont
Lance of Faith vs Titan 3 (+2 heal; -2 prone) 31 vs will, if hit 20 radiant dmg & +2 Agon’s next attack roll vs titan 3 & +6 temporary hit points self.


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20:40, Today: Martha rolled 66 using 5d6+42 with rolls of 2,6,6,4,6.  Healing Word on self.
20:38, Today: Martha rolled 33,19,20 using d20+28,2d8+11,2d8+11 with rolls of 5,6,2,1,8.  Lance of Faith vs Titan 3.


This message was last edited by the player at 10:54, Mon 07 Nov 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1326 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 8 Nov 2016
at 02:22
  • msg #455

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin sends one of the titans away while the remaining gorgon attacks the lone visible titan.

The last remaining gorgon flies past the party, whirls and breathes a storm on most of them. It is clearly badly hurt, though, as it floats over the abyss...

B hits 3 for 34 hp. Martha misses the titan.

B flies to current position and breathes, blast 5 hitting Darratheir, Sonliin, Martha and Gromley for 30 lightning & thunder damage.

VERY IMPORTANT: All creatures within 4 squares of 1, 2 or 3 are considered to be moving in difficult terrain because of their auras.

Harald, Agon, Zog & Darratheir are up!

Initiative:
Numbers
Martha, Gromley, Sonliin
Letters
Harald, Agon, Zog, Darratheir <==

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir -90 No0 +2 to all defenses until EOGromley’sNT, Crits on 18-20 Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point, Dragonfear 1
Gromley -17  No1  Used: 12 power points, Living Barrage, Sudden Control, Revitalizing Whisper0
Harald -16 No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -50 NO0 +2 to all defenses until EOGromley’sNT, prone - Used:Cloak of Courage, Healing Word 2/3, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold 3
Sonliin -24 No0Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall, Combust, Sequester, Promise of Storm, Champions Call, Action Point  0
Zog 14 temps No1 - Used:  0
1 -291 YES0 Out of play until EOSonliin’sNT, ongoing 20 (multiple types, save ends) Used: 0
3 -428 YES1   DOMINATED until EOAgon’sNT, prone Used: 0
C -164 No0 - Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:06, Tue 08 Nov 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 461 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 8 Nov 2016
at 02:31
  • msg #456

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 455):

Sure enough,  the little gnome was today for such an act. "Stay down!" He said to Martha,  and raised a hand against the incoming blast of death. A barrier of psionic energy appears between him and the attack as he tired to shield himself and Martha...

Ooc - using my Interrupt to add 7 to my appropriate defense until the end of my next turn.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:33, Tue 08 Nov 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 492 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 8 Nov 2016
at 02:50
  • msg #457

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Can ye no' get yer arse o'er here, ya big eejit!"

Harald was getting very frustrated at being unable to reach the nearest titan.  And so he once more threw his axe.


02:49, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 27 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 9,3.  damage vs 3.
02:48, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 44 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 13.  bennie.
02:48, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 37 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 6.  RBA vs 3.

Agon
player, 401 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Tue 8 Nov 2016
at 17:18
  • msg #458

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The smell of frying brains rose above the battlefield as Agon continued to focus his magical energy on his dominated Titan.

Sustain Bewitching Gaze vs 3
  Attack +40 vs Will, 32 damage

Zog the Faceless
player, 396 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Tue 8 Nov 2016
at 21:05
  • msg #459

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog lobs not one but two blasts at the remaining gorgon, surrounding it with fire.

With a bit of permission from the DM: use Action Point to hit Fort 40 on C for 49 fire damage. Attack with Standard, missing with Fort 33. Use Fate's Chaos (applies because AP used this round) to roll 43 for 43 fire damage. Total of 92 fire damage and two zones created. It will take 6 fire damage at the start of its turn as well. (The two zones don't stack per the DM.)

15:02, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 43,49 using 2d10+36,2d10+36 with rolls of 4,3,8,5.  Damage 1, 2.
15:02, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 43 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 13.  Fate's Chaos re-roll on first roll.
15:01, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 40 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 10.  AP: Ignition on C.
12:00, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 33 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 3.  on C--Ignition.

This message was last edited by the player at 21:07, Tue 08 Nov 2016.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 199 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 9 Nov 2016
at 20:00
  • msg #460

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

There was only one obvious target for Darratheir and, vanishing into a shadow, he reappeared next to the Titan. Giving the creature not a single chance to react to this attack, he slashed it in the chest causing some pain to the creature.


Move action: Shadow Step - Teleport to position
Standard action: Berseker's Shout vs 3 - Hit 49 vs AC for 53 damage + the target takes a -5 penalty to attack roll UEoDarraNT.

20:53, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 39 using 1d20+36 with rolls of 3.  Berserker's Shout vs 3's AC.
20:53, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 49 using 1d20+36 with rolls of 13.  Benny reroll.
20:54, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 53 using 5d12+27 with rolls of 2,9,3,8,4.  Damage roll.

EpicOne
GM, 1330 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 11 Nov 2016
at 03:40
  • msg #461

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog obliterates the remaining gorgon, consuming it in balls of fire. Harald, Agon and Darratheir combine to take down the lone visible titan. The party then waits for the remaining titan to return…

Gromley uses Intellect Fortress to negate the damage from the gorgon last round.

Harald takes 10 hp for starting within 4 of the titan; Darratheir takes 20 for starting within 5 squares of C.

Zog and Darratheir get kills on C and 3, with nice set-up from Agon and Harald on #3.

VERY IMPORTANT: All creatures within 4 squares of 1, 2 or 3 are considered to be moving in difficult terrain because of their auras.

All PCs are up! Darratheir is bloodied. You can all ready an action that will go off when the titan returns at the end of Sonliin’s next turn. I already included his ongoing damage.

Initiative:
Numbers
All PCs<==

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


Terrain Details:
Illumination: Bright light.
Cupped Hands: An enormous carving depicts cupped hands that catch the waterfall as it continues down the mountainside. Squares on the hands are slippery and count as difficult terrain. The water inside the cupped hands is 30 feet deep near the center.
Runoff: Water spills from the cupped hands and flows toward the cliff. Runoff squares count as difficult terrain, and any creature that starts its turn in a runoff square must make a DC 17 Athletics check as a free action or slide 2 squares toward the cliff.
Cliff : The cliff overlooks another waterfall that crashes 120 feet to another pool. A creature that falls takes 12d10 damage on landing.
Waterfall: Snowmelt and rain supply the water of this thundering fall. Squares adjacent to the waterfall are lightly obscured.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir -110 YES0 +2 to all defenses until EOGromley’sNT, Crits on 18-20 Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point, Dragonfear 1
Gromley 13 temps  No1  Used: 12 power points, Living Barrage, Revitalizing Whisper0
Harald -26 No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -50 NO0 +2 to all defenses until EOGromley’sNT, prone - Used:Cloak of Courage, Healing Word 2/3, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold 3
Sonliin -24 No0Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall, Combust, Sequester, Promise of Storm, Champions Call, Action Point  0
Zog 14 temps No0 - Used:  Action Point 0
1 -311 YES0 Out of play until EOSonliin’sNT, ongoing 20 (multiple types, save ends) Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:20, Fri 11 Nov 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 493 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Fri 11 Nov 2016
at 19:53
  • msg #462

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald waited, axe in hand , ready to lob it at the titan when he next turned up.


02:31, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 31 using 2d10+15 with rolls of 8,8.
02:31, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 47 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 16.  RBA  vs returnee.

This message was last edited by the player at 02:32, Sat 12 Nov 2016.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 200 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Fri 11 Nov 2016
at 20:05
  • msg #463

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Despite the pain caused by the proximity of the titan, Darratheir nonetheless found a way to capitalize and he felt some of his power coming back to him. As there were no more visible threat, he moved to a position where he thought he could attack it quickly when it would return and, well settled on the ground, he was ready to charge at the remaining Titan.


Free action: Primal Resurgence - Regain Stone Tempest Rage
Move action: Move to current position to be close to apparition point (At least two squares of it to be able to charge, max 5 because of the difficult terrain)
Ready action: Charge with Howling Strike vs 1 - 41 vs AC for 46 damage
Save vs Runoff - Success

20:54, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 41 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 18.  Athletics vs runoff.
20:57, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 41 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 10.  Charge w/ Howling Strike vs 1.
20:57, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 46 using 2d12+3d6+20 with rolls of 11,5,4,5,1.  Damage roll.

This message was last edited by the player at 20:05, Fri 11 Nov 2016.
Agon
player, 402 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Fri 11 Nov 2016
at 21:40
  • msg #464

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon hung back ready to crush the titan with his most powerful remaining magics, should he reappear.

[Standard] Ready Crushing Titan's Fist on Titan when he reappears
  Attack +38 vs Reflex, 35 Force damage and immobilized.

Martha
player, 206 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sun 13 Nov 2016
at 18:06
  • msg #465

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha heals herself and Darratheir in anticipation of the Titan's impending return.

Healing Word on self +63hp & Darra +81hp. Both gain +2 attacks & +2 defences +4 fort defences EONT.


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18:04, Today: Martha rolled 63,81 using 5d6+42,5d6+63 with rolls of 6,4,3,4,4,2,5,3,6,2.  Healing word on self & dara.

Gromley Underhill
player, 462 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 14 Nov 2016
at 15:36
  • msg #466

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley readied himself for a different tactic. He would take control of the Titan as it returned, moving it away as it attempted its attack on the group-thus insuring their safety.

(OOC-Slide the Titan past the others to make it easy for others to hit him.

09:54, Today: EpicOne, on behalf of Gromley Underhill, rolled 19 using 5d6 with rolls of 4,5,3,3,4.  Crit damage.
10:34, Mon 14 Nov: Gromley Underhill rolled 47 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 20.  Sudden control .

This message was last edited by the GM at 14:55, Wed 16 Nov 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 397 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 14 Nov 2016
at 22:56
  • msg #467

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog prepares to fry the creature the second it re-appears...

Hit Fort of 44 for 49 fire.
17:54, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 44,49 using 1d20+30,2d10+36 with rolls of 14,8,5.  Readied Ignition, damage.

Sonliin
player, 475 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Wed 16 Nov 2016
at 03:48
  • msg #469

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin waited for the titan to be tossed around like a rag doll between the group. When it got near him, he unleashed a blast of flame.


22:47, Today: Sonliin rolled 38,44 using d20+28,5d6+24 with rolls of 10,3,4,5,6,2.  Dancing flames on last Titan vs reflex. Hit 38 reflex for 44 fire damage
EpicOne
GM, 1334 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 16 Nov 2016
at 15:02
  • msg #470

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The party combines fire to blast the final titan into oblivion. Its charred body drops into the water with a PLOP after Gromley releases it from his mind-grip.

The waterfall is found to conceal the entrance to Moradin's forge; it should prove relatively easy for the party to climb up to it, albeit wet from the waterfall.

You have an opportunity for a short rest if you like--final status from the fight below. What do you do?

Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir -29 YES0 +2 to all defenses until EOGromley’sNT, Crits on 18-20 Used: Tempest Rage, Thunderfury Rage, Action Point, Dragonfear 2
Gromley 13 temps  No1  Used: 12 power points, Living Barrage, Revitalizing Whisper0
Harald -26 No1 Used:  Defensive Advance, Devastation’s Wake0
Martha - NO0 +2 to all defenses until EOGromley’sNT, prone - Used:Cloak of Courage, Healing Word 3/3, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold 4
Sonliin -24 No0Illusory wall active - Used:Illusory Wall, Combust, Sequester, Promise of Storm, Champions Call, Action Point  0
Zog 14 temps No0 - Used:  Action Point 0

Gromley Underhill
player, 463 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 16 Nov 2016
at 15:21
  • msg #471

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley looks over the others-but they seem in stable, if not battered, condition. Once Marta leaves his disk, he sends his awareness floating up to where the Titan's had been waiting for them. There could be something interesting up there...

(OOC-Short rest, checking Titan's 'nest'.)
Martha
player, 207 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Wed 16 Nov 2016
at 15:43
  • msg #472

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha gingerly slides off Gromley's disk, on her bum, then takes out a towel and dries her hair and airs out her damp possessions. 'Was never very good in the water', she mutters. 'Good job on clearing those titans and bulls boys. I'm afraid I wasn't much assistance, but you guys all excelled!'
Gromley Underhill
player, 465 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 16 Nov 2016
at 15:57
  • msg #473

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Martha (msg # 472):

"I disagree. They focused all their attacks on you-who weathered them very well indeed. Thus making them vulnerable to the more aggressive members of our group who may not be able to withstand such punishment." He points out.
Zog the Faceless
player, 398 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 16 Nov 2016
at 16:51
  • msg #474

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon hovers in the air over the water, surveying the area. He nods. "You did well enough, Martha. We can thank Agon and Gromley for keeping them at bay enough to destroy them, in particular, I'd think."

He waits to see what Gromley's search turns up.

Short rest, no surges need to be spent, thanks to Martha.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 494 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Wed 16 Nov 2016
at 19:21
  • msg #475

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Ach!  It wisnae much fun at a'" snorted Harald.  "They bastards widnae come close enough for me tae really whack them.  A' that floatin' ower the watter might be a' right gin ye can wallop them at a distance but Ah prefer tae get up close and personal."

He shook himself and wrung water from his hair and beard.  "An' if I had tried tae get close Ah'd hae been ha'in' tae hud ma breath ower lang."



SHort rest; recover Defensive Advance.  No surges spent.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 201 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 16 Nov 2016
at 19:34
  • msg #476

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The fight being now over, Darratheir looked around him. He was relieved to see that Martha was going well after what she had sustained. The Dragonborn shook himself a bit to remove the dripping water from all of his body. He then took his bear skin and started to wring it as well while listening at Harald's complaint. "Next time, just do it like me and run all the way to them. You will find this activity really... invigorating." he said to the Dwarf with a grin on the face.


OOC : Taking a short rest but using no surge.
Agon
player, 403 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 16 Nov 2016
at 20:51
  • msg #477

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"We should just be happy that we defeated the Titans before they could more havoc!" Agon said. The wizard was standing oddly, his arms held stiffly to the side as if he mighty thews. He realized what he was doing, and with a shake adjusted back to a more normal posture. "Shall we continue on to the Forge?"

OOC: Short rest, no surges
Sonliin
player, 476 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 17 Nov 2016
at 00:56
  • msg #478

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"I agree with you Harald, no fun if they like to stay away from us. Lets get inside before we find out that there are more of them guarding the place." Sonliin said as he head towards the entrance.

OOC:Short rest, not spending any surges
EpicOne
GM, 1336 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 18 Nov 2016
at 14:07
  • msg #479

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

You have no difficulty getting up past the waterfall. The titans seemed to have no treasure, to Gromley's displeasure.

A wide cavern extends into the mountain, then curves slightly to open into a much larger chamber. The fiery glow from red veins worming through the stone offers faint light. An enormous shadow moves across the wall--something lurks further in.

What do you do? And roll initiative, just in case.
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:15, Fri 18 Nov 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 400 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 18 Nov 2016
at 22:42
  • msg #480

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog, hanging a bit behind the others, shouts out, "We come in friendship to Moradin! May we have safe passage?" He is speaking in his currently rough dwarf voice, hoping this resonates.

Talk before fight, I say.
17:41, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 34 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 17.  Initiative.

Gromley Underhill
player, 466 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 18 Nov 2016
at 23:15
  • msg #481

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley was not keen on revealing himself to possible threats, and vanishes behind his friends.

Ooc:
18:13, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 41 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 19.  Bennie on init.

18:16, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 25 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 3.  reactive stealth.

This message was last edited by the player at 23:17, Fri 18 Nov 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 495 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Fri 18 Nov 2016
at 23:49
  • msg #482

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald pushed his way to the front.

"Aye!  Friends right enough.  Ah am Harald Gaptooth.  Son of Beric Axemaster, son of Leofric Goldentongue.  I was taught the art of the axe by Thorin Stoutbelly, Old Ironguts as was.  And Ah am here tae rekindle the light that went oot when Bahamut fell."

"Noo come oot intae the light and stop hidin' yer face frae us."


01:11, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 33 using 1d20+20 with rolls of 13.  Initiative check.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:13, Sat 19 Nov 2016.
Sonliin
player, 477 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sat 19 Nov 2016
at 03:56
  • msg #483

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"And he has personally sent dozens of devils back to hell with his mighty axe." Sonliin said in dwarven.

22:51, Today: Sonliin rolled 22 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 9.  Init.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:35, Sat 19 Nov 2016.
Martha
player, 208 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sat 19 Nov 2016
at 11:12
  • msg #484

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha peers into the darkness ahead with trepidation.

took a short rest; spent no surges.
11:11, Today: Martha rolled 33 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 6.  Initiative.

Agon
player, 404 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 19 Nov 2016
at 17:16
  • msg #485

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

With Harald and Zog as the diplomats, there was little for Agon to do but watch everyone's backs as the ventured into one of the most powerful sacred sites in existence.

OOC: Init +32
12:14, Today: Agon rolled 32 using 1d20+18 with rolls of 14.  initiative.

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:16, Sat 19 Nov 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1338 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 19 Nov 2016
at 18:19
  • msg #486

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

There is a roaring sound from around the corner--a very incoherent, beast-like roaring sound. There are, in fact, multiple roaring sounds. Agon would guess that the thing(s) roaring are of lizard-type. They do not advance on your position, however, for reasons you as yet are not sure of, being unable to see the thing(s) yet.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 203 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 19 Nov 2016
at 19:37
  • msg #487

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald and Zog doing what needed to be done, Darratheid waited an answer from the darkness. And what he got wasn't really expected. Always in silent, he prepared himself to fight until he was sure no threat was present.


13:29, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 19 using 1d20+16 with rolls of 3.  Initiative roll.
EpicOne
GM, 1339 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 19 Nov 2016
at 21:52
  • msg #488

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The roaring continues.

Updated map:

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

The roaring is coming from beyond room 2--from roughly the area where the M is on the map. (Shocking, I know). None of you sees anything yet except an indistinct shadow.

Zog the Faceless
player, 401 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sun 20 Nov 2016
at 02:06
  • msg #489

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog frowns. "I am not useless when it comes to negotiation, but it sounds like whatever that is needs a druid to negotiate with it. I propose we go in and destroy whatever watchdog was left for us. It is unlikely to be Moradin's pet, I would guess."
Gromley Underhill
player, 467 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 21 Nov 2016
at 15:18
  • msg #490

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Well, there is another way to see and hear something out of eye and ear range... The gnome says mentally to the group in order to be silent. Gromley once again creates his projected awareness and sends it on its way.
Agon
player, 405 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Mon 21 Nov 2016
at 16:20
  • msg #491

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon tapped his feet. Magic, of course, had a solution to this problem, but it would take much longer than Gromley's expanded consciousness.
Zog the Faceless
player, 402 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 21 Nov 2016
at 17:26
  • msg #492

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog nods. "Of course! Gromley, please do as you proposed."
Harald Gaptooth
player, 496 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Mon 21 Nov 2016
at 18:07
  • msg #493

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Aye!  Right enough.  There's nae need tae just blunder in tae who knows what.  Gin yer wee magicky thing can spy oot what's ahint there, then on ye go ma wee man."

Harald leaned against the wall, shoved his axe into his belt and began running his fingers through his beard.  Bits of foodstuffs and other, unidentifiable things, dropped to the ground; although the dwarf did appear to shove something into his mouth and chew on it.
Gromley Underhill
player, 468 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 21 Nov 2016
at 19:03
  • msg #494

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Harald Gaptooth (msg # 493):

The gnome looked at the dwarf with an incredulous expression. "Why is it I can understand every language-but not when you talk? It's 50% at best..." He asked, shaking his head.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 204 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Mon 21 Nov 2016
at 20:13
  • msg #495

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir was not good at hiding or with magic so when Gromley offered to go spying for the group, the Dragonborn nodded in acceptation. Then, whispering, he said : "I'm ready to run at your go if you think a surprise attack might be doable."
EpicOne
GM, 1341 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 21 Nov 2016
at 20:32
  • msg #496

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley sends his consciousness in to take a peek.

Gromley, make an Arcana check and a Perception check.
Gromley Underhill
player, 469 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 21 Nov 2016
at 20:53
  • msg #497

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 496):

Ooc-30 on arcana, 36 on perception
15:51, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 30 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 4.  Arcana.
15:50, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 3936 using 1d20+2219 with rolls of 17.  Perception.

This message was last edited by the player at 10:07, Tue 22 Nov 2016.
Martha
player, 209 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 22 Nov 2016
at 09:25
  • msg #498

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Gromley scouts Martha discreetly covers the party with her cloak of courage, and checks everyone has their backpack straps correctly fastened, fretting particularly over Harald's notoriously chaotic approach to his packing.
EpicOne
GM, 1342 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 22 Nov 2016
at 18:26
  • msg #499

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley sees something...
Gromley Underhill
player, 470 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 22 Nov 2016
at 18:51
  • msg #500

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 499):

The group gets a telepathic message, and Gromley's normally smooth mental tone sounds a bit more nervous.

My friends, I am seeing what looks like a very, very, VERY big hydra. It reminds me of the legend of Morgol the Undying. Some sort of Gargantuan immortal beast in the service of Tiamat. I think its one of those heads grow back type of Hydras...not sure if fire prevents that.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:13, Tue 22 Nov 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1343 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 22 Nov 2016
at 19:10
  • msg #501

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley also shares that it appears to be blocking the way further into the complex. Forgot to mention that to Gromley.

Agon or Zog can make an Arcana check for more info on Morgol. If he makes it, he can share with everyone else.

What do you do?

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 205 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 22 Nov 2016
at 19:39
  • msg #502

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir turned toward Gromley and, trying to be the less noisy as he could, asked : "What would happened if we cut all the heads of an hydra at the very same time ?"
Gromley Underhill
player, 471 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 22 Nov 2016
at 19:41
  • msg #503

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Darratheir Burnedbear (msg # 502):

No idea. Normally losing one head is enough for almost everybody else...Gromley mentally said. Shrugging.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 206 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 22 Nov 2016
at 19:43
  • msg #504

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Do you fill adventurous ? We could try it and report our finding." he answered with a large grin proving he was mainly joking.
Martha
player, 210 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 22 Nov 2016
at 22:02
  • msg #505

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'If it is a servant of Tiamat, it will have to be put down' Martha declares mentally to the group. 'Many hydras are in Tiamat's service. Nasty creatures.'

'I worry about the implications of such an elder servant of the Glittering Bitch here - what does it mean?
' she ponders aloud.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 497 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 22 Nov 2016
at 22:12
  • msg #506

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"That's a good point" said Harald.  "But we didnae ask thae Titan lads whether they worked for Moradin or Timat, did we?
Sonliin
player, 478 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Wed 23 Nov 2016
at 01:52
  • msg #507

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"The more we know about the beast before we battle it, the better the outcome in our favor it will be." Sonliin said as he tried to remember if he had heard anything.
Agon
player, 406 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 23 Nov 2016
at 05:16
  • msg #508

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Hydras are fearsome foes, but everything that lives has a weakness." Agon said. He searched his massive memory for legends of this specific beast.

22:15, Today: Agon rolled 39 using 1d20+34 with rolls of 5.  arcana.
EpicOne
GM, 1345 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 23 Nov 2016
at 19:54
  • msg #509

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon immediately recalls details about the beast.

Details sent by PM.
Zog the Faceless
player, 403 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 24 Nov 2016
at 00:51
  • msg #510

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog scratches his chin. "Heard of it, don't know a lot about it. Agon, what have you got?"
Agon
player, 407 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Thu 24 Nov 2016
at 06:02
  • msg #511

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Morgol the Undying is relatively simple, as far as brutal creatures from before the dawn of time go. He has five heads, and will regenerate more as he is harmed.  His wounds bleed, and he is particularly deadly against those who engage him in close combat while also being able to lash out up to 20 paces away." Agon shrugged, trying to figure out what else to say. "He has no particular weaknesses or strengths, aside from innate toughness. And while despite the name, he can be defeated, a new Morgol arises every generation or so."
Martha
player, 212 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 25 Nov 2016
at 10:07
  • msg #512

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Hmmm. I had heard legends talk of this beast, but had always assumed they were exaggerated. This will be a powerful foe.'

OOC: Cloak of Courage on everyone before battle - surge worth of temp hitpoints each.
Zog the Faceless
player, 404 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 25 Nov 2016
at 14:27
  • msg #513

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog nods. "Agreed. Well, at least we have the people to take it on. Harald, Darratheir, lead the way. We have your backs."

He smiles--it was a remarkable feeling to receive the blessing of courage from Martha. He had absolutely no clue how her "cloak" worked, but he was glad for it.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 208 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Fri 25 Nov 2016
at 16:59
  • msg #514

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Looking at Zog, Darratheir smiled in return. "I will show this Morgol who is a real threat in melee combat!" Then, looking at his spear, he added : "What do you think, Arrow of Fate ?"

He finally moved in front position, ready to go when it would be the good time.
EpicOne
GM, 1347 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 25 Nov 2016
at 20:11
  • msg #515

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The entire party gets a sense of enthusiasm from the Arrow on the topic of attacking a bastard spawn of Io like this hydra.

Do you try to sneak up on it? Or just charge in?

Either way, everyone roll initiative.

Harald Gaptooth
player, 499 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sat 26 Nov 2016
at 03:05
  • msg #516

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald looked around at his companions.

"We hae come a lang way thegither an' Ah am proud tae be numbered amongst ye.  Even if Ah fall this day, it will no' hae been in vain.  Ah salute ye a'.

With that he strode forward to stand beside Darratheir.


03:02, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 28 using 1d20+20 with rolls of 8.  Initiative check.
Agon
player, 410 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 26 Nov 2016
at 05:25
  • msg #517

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"We didn't come this far to be eaten by some lizard, no matter how tough." Agon said. He rolled up his sleeves, read to unleash the maximum of arcane firepower.

INIT +28
Using Mnemonic Staff to switch Oppressive Force for Wizard's Fury

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 209 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 26 Nov 2016
at 08:45
  • msg #518

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The Arrow answered in his own, particular way but it was enough for Darratheir to know he could go now. When Harald stepped beside him, he looked at the Dwarf and tapped his shoulder. "Don't worry, our time didn't came yet."

09:43, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 30 using 1d20+16 with rolls of 14.  Initiative roll.
Martha
player, 213 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sat 26 Nov 2016
at 10:05
  • msg #519

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha strode to the front, her eyes glittering with old wisdom.

10:02, Today: Martha rolled 41 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 14.  Initiative.
Gromley Underhill
player, 473 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Sat 26 Nov 2016
at 11:10
  • msg #520

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley kept back, as always.

Ooc:
18:13, Fri 18 Nov: Gromley Underhill rolled 41 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 19.  Bennie on Initiative.

18:16, Fri 18 Nov: Gromley Underhill rolled 25 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 3.  reactive stealth.

This message was last edited by the player at 19:05, Sat 26 Nov 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 406 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sat 26 Nov 2016
at 18:45
  • msg #521

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

13:44, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 33 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 16.  Initiative.
Sonliin
player, 480 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sun 27 Nov 2016
at 19:42
  • msg #522

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin was shocked at how quickly a creature of that size could move.

(I think with a 22, I will be going last)
EpicOne
GM, 1350 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 28 Nov 2016
at 19:26
  • msg #523

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

There is a massive roaring sound from the southeast as Morgol takes an interest in you.

Gromley is up first! You cannot really see Morgol yet as he's blocked by a column. You'll need to move until you get line of sight/effect.

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT. DO NOT post out of turn.

Initiative
Gromley <==
Morgol
Zog
Martha
Harald
Agon
Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0  Used:  Thunderfury Rage 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol No0 Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 13:40, Tue 29 Nov 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 474 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 28 Nov 2016
at 19:35
  • msg #524

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley sends forth his awareness, and then upon sighting the massive creature-uses the mindfire in order to blind every single head on the massive thing's body. Hopefully it would protect his friends from retaliation...

(OOC-

Move action-to current spot.

Minor action-summon the Projected awareness.

Standard action-Mindfire 6 psi points. As its area effect it should hit every head.

14:29, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 21 using 2d8+12 with rolls of 6,3.  Mindfire damage.
14:28, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 39 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 10.  Mindfire, 6 psi points.

If hit vs will, target takes fire/psi damage and is blinded until the end of my next turn.)

This message was last edited by the player at 19:35, Mon 28 Nov 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1351 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 28 Nov 2016
at 20:09
  • msg #525

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The beast roars with anger and dismay as the world goes dark for a moment. It hangs back and waits...

Nicely played--Gromley has made it easy for you all to advance without endless OAs :-) Hit and Morgol is blind for a round.

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT. DO NOT post out of turn.

Zog is up!

Initiative
Gromley
Morgol  (READIED)
Zog  <==
Martha
Harald
Agon
Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0  Used: Thunderfury Rage 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-21 No0Blinded until EOGromley'sNT Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 13:40, Tue 29 Nov 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 407 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Tue 29 Nov 2016
at 00:57
  • msg #526

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog sighs happily. Finally, something that's not immune to lightning. He moves forward so he can get a good look at it. He traces a mystic pattern in the air in front of him and then unleashes a blast of lightning through the symbol, which crashes into the hydra.

Move to current location. Elemental Bolt + Learned Boost, hit Reflex 43 for 68 lightning and the hydra is vulnerabe 3 to my lightning attacks until EOMNT.
19:55, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 68 using 4d12+40 with rolls of 10,10,2,6.  Damage.
19:54, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 43 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 11.  Elem Bolt + Learned Boost on hydra.

Martha
player, 218 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 29 Nov 2016
at 08:11
  • msg #527

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha advances cautiously, and ducks behind a stalactite.

Move 5 to current location.
Ready Lance of Faith IF hydra moves into Range 5 and LoS: (+2 CA blind) hits vs will, 21 dmg & +2 to Darra's next attack.

17:59, Yesterday: Martha rolled 34,21,20 using d20+26,2d8+11,2d8+11 with rolls of 8,6,4,6,3.  Readied Lance of Faith.

This message was last edited by the GM at 13:41, Tue 29 Nov 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1353 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 29 Nov 2016
at 13:44
  • msg #528

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog and Martha bost blast the creature.

Both attacks hit.

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Harald is up!

Initiative
Gromley
Morgol  (READIED)
Zog
Martha
Harald <==
Agon
Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 +2 on next attack on hydra Used: Thunderfury Rage 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-110 No0Blinded until EOGromley'sNT Used: 0

Harald Gaptooth
player, 500 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 29 Nov 2016
at 21:30
  • msg #529

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Dagnation!  Ah'm too far tae hit the blighter."

Harald thought for a moment.  "Right!  Since he cannae see me, AH'll start tae work ma way aroond ahint him."

With that he ran forward towards the room to the hydra's flank.


OOC: Move as per map.
EpicOne
GM, 1354 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 29 Nov 2016
at 21:52
  • msg #530

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald moves to flank the beast...

Agon is up!

Initiative
Gromley
Morgol  (READIED)
Zog
Martha
Harald
Agon <==
Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 +2 on next attack on hydra Used: Thunderfury Rage 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-110 No0Blinded until EOGromley'sNT Used: 0

Agon
player, 411 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Tue 29 Nov 2016
at 22:35
  • msg #531

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon moved up to a space where he could catch sight of Morgol through the twisty cavern.  A blast of force slammed all the hydra's head to the floor, buying precious seconds for the warriors to move up and engage the fell beast.

[Move] to location
[Standard] Crushing Titan's Fist vs Morgol
Attack +41 vs Reflex, 28 damage and Immobilzied UEoMNT. Zone where movement costs 4 squares UEOMNT
[Minor] Wizard's Fury. UEoE, cast Magic Missile as a Minor Action.

EpicOne
GM, 1355 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 29 Nov 2016
at 23:56
  • msg #532

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The fist of force summoned by Agon appears and grabs one of the hydra's legs, holding it in place!

Works as advertised!

Sonliin is up!

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Initiative
Gromley
Morgol  (READIED)
Zog
Martha
Harald
Agon
Sonliin<==
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 +2 on next attack on hydra Used: Thunderfury Rage 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-138 No0Blinded until EOGromley'sNT, immobilized until EOAgon'sNT Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 23:57, Tue 29 Nov 2016.
Sonliin
player, 482 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Wed 30 Nov 2016
at 02:22
  • msg #533

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Joining Harald, Sonliin headed to the side passage in order to try flanking it. "Wait up for me and I will drag it over to us so we can start beating on it in that narrow space, on your shield side." he said.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:30, Wed 30 Nov 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1356 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 30 Nov 2016
at 03:08
  • msg #534

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin joins the dwarf, making plans with him.

Darratheir is up!

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Initiative
Gromley
Morgol  (READIED)
Zog
Martha
Harald
Agon
Sonliin
Darratheir <==

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 +2 on next attack on hydra Used: Thunderfury Rage 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-138 No0Blinded until EOGromley'sNT, immobilized until EOAgon'sNT Used: 0

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 212 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 30 Nov 2016
at 20:26
  • msg #535

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

While his companions started to move in the direction of the Hydra, Darratheir took the time to remove his bear skin and, in a slow move, he dropped him next to him. But instead of falling to the ground, it started to hover at around one meter of the ground, taking the shape of a bear. The Dragonborn then looked at the skin and smiled. "I am happy to see you there, Guyya. I will probably need your help, my old friend."

He then started to walk, confident, toward the room where Morgol was waiting. "MORGOL!" he suddenly yelled. "Let's see if you deserve the name of Undying!" And when he was in position, the Barbarian entered in the hydra's mind, showing him many way he could cut his multiple heads.


Minor action: Heart Strike (Stance) - +5 to damage when I use at-will attacks
Move action: Move to position
Standard action: Dragonfear Overwhelming - 44 vs Will (Success)
  • Morgol is stunned (Save ends)
  • Aftereffect: Morgol takes a -2 penalty to attack roll (Save ends)
21:21, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 44 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 14.  Dragonfear Overwhelming vs Morgol's Will.

EpicOne
GM, 1357 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 1 Dec 2016
at 00:47
  • msg #536

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Mongol is stunned for a moment...

Reminder, though, about this ability that Agon told you about:
Many-Headed:
Each time Morgol would become dazed or stunned, it instead loses one attack while using hydra fury during its next turn. Morgol can be dazed or stunned multiple time


WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Gromley is up!

Initiative
Gromley<==
Morgol  (READIED)
Zog
Martha
Harald
Agon
Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0  Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-138 No0Blinded until EOGromley'sNT, immobilized until EOAgon'sNT, stunned until Morgol's turn, after which he has -2 to saves (save ends) Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 11:22, Fri 02 Dec 2016.
Gromley Underhill
player, 475 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 1 Dec 2016
at 04:11
  • msg #537

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley blasts the hydra with mindfire once more. Given how disoriented the hydra already is, he does not call upon the full force of his powers.

(Ooc:
23:07, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 19 using 1d8+12 with rolls of 7.  damage.

23:07, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 47 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 18.  mindfire, no psi points.

And foe 5 or more spaces away from Hydra is invisible. )


EpicOne
GM, 1358 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 1 Dec 2016
at 22:36
  • msg #538

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In a fairly impressive display, one of the hydra's heads catches on fire. This only seems to stimulate the hydra.

It uses its ability to shake off the stunned to do so and readies a standard action.

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT because of the growing-new-heads thing. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Zog is up!

Initiative
Gromley
Morgol (Readied)
Zog  <==
Martha
Harald
Agon

Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-157 No0 immobilized until EOAgon'sNT, -2 to saves (save ends) Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 11:22, Fri 02 Dec 2016.
Zog the Faceless
player, 408 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 2 Dec 2016
at 00:28
  • msg #539

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog holds his position and unleashes another blast of lightning at the stationary foe...

Elemental Bolt + Elemental Escalation, hit Reflex 39 for 74 hp. It remains vulnerable 3 to my lightning attacks.

19:25, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 56,18 using 2d12+43,2d10 with rolls of 6,7,9,9.  Damage.
19:25, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 39 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 9.  Elem Bolt + Elem Esc on hydra.

EpicOne
GM, 1359 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 2 Dec 2016
at 22:18
  • msg #540

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The hydra takes this latest blast, writhing in pain, but keeps waiting for something...

Martha is up!

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT because of the growing-new-heads thing. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Initiative
Gromley
Morgol (Readied)
Zog
Martha<==
Harald
Agon
Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-231 No0 immobilized until EOAgon'sNT, -2 to saves (save ends), vulnerable 3 to Zog's lightning attacks until EOZog'sNT Used: 0

Martha
player, 219 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sat 3 Dec 2016
at 00:44
  • msg #541

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha sneaks around the column until she can see the nasty hydra, then casts one of the darkest incantations she learned from the Mother of Dragons herself. She laughs inwardly as the dark spell ripples across the cavern and overwhelms Morgul. ‘A taste of Tiamat for you’, she whispers across the cave. ‘It takes one to know one’.

Move: 6 E and S
Standard: Call of the Hungry Ghosts (daily) hit vs will, 32 necrotic damage to Morgul and ZONE (eont & persist minor) in yellow: When any enemy ends its turn in the zone, that enemy is weakened until the end of its next turn, and you and each ally in the zone gain 5 temporary hit points.
Minor: Oath of Enmity vs Morgul
Free: Immortal Curse vs Morgul


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
00:39, Today: Martha rolled 40,32 using d20+26,5d8+13 with rolls of 14,4,2,3,3,7.  Call of the hungry ghosts.

EpicOne
GM, 1360 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 3 Dec 2016
at 02:07
  • msg #542

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Martha unleashes a wave of darkness that causes one of the hydra's head to wither...

One of the heads dies. Interesting things happen on the hydra's next turn. (It's still readying.)

Harald is up!

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT because of the growing-new-heads thing. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Initiative
Gromley
Morgol (Readied)
Zog
Martha
Harald <==
Agon
Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-263 No0 immobilized until EOAgon'sNT, -2 to saves (save ends), vulnerable 3 to Zog's lightning attacks until EOZog'sNT, Immortal Curse & Oath of Enmity on Morgul Used: 0

Harald Gaptooth
player, 501 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sat 3 Dec 2016
at 20:28
  • msg #543

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald moves into position...

Double move to current location on the map.
EpicOne
GM, 1362 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 3 Dec 2016
at 20:29
  • msg #544

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon is up!

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT because of the growing-new-heads thing. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Initiative
Gromley
Morgol (Readied)
Zog
Martha
Harald
Agon <==
Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -26 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-263 No0 immobilized until EOAgon'sNT, -2 to saves (save ends), vulnerable 3 to Zog's lightning attacks until EOZog'sNT, Immortal Curse & Oath of Enmity on Morgul Used: 0

Agon
player, 412 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 3 Dec 2016
at 21:11
  • msg #545

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Lightning flared like momentary teeth between the stalagmites and the ground, striking Morgol in several places.  Agon followed up with rapid blasts of force, hoping to finish the hydra as quickly as possible.  Sheer destruction under these circumstances was not his forte, but he'd find a way.

[Standard] Chain Lightning
Attack +45 vs Reflex, 35 damage
[Minor] Wizard's Fury Magic Missile, 18 damage
[Minor] Quickened Magic Missile, 18 damage
[NA] Zone ends

EpicOne
GM, 1363 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 4 Dec 2016
at 03:27
  • msg #546

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

This blast makes the hydra roar. It roars again when it discovers that it is free to move. Moving as if it were tearing itself away from a chain, it charges Harald! It bites the warrior, bruising him,  and then unleashes a hellacious flurry of blows. Happily, Harald is ready for this and blocks all but one!

It was readied to charge at the end of Agon's turn if there was a target in range, which there is. Hits comfortably (AC 49) for 25 untyped and 5 radiant damage, total of 30. It then spends an action point to Hydra Fury attack. Happily for Harald, it only takes 6 attacks this round. Harald is officially a lucky fellow. He is missed by 5 of 6 attacks (the one hit on AC 42) and only takes 24 untyped and 4 radiant from the one hit for 28 more hp. It made its save vs. -2 to attacks.

Sonliin is up!

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT because of the growing-new-heads thing. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Initiative
Gromley
Zog
Martha
Harald
Agon
Morgol
Sonliin<==
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald -35 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-316 No1 vulnerable 3 to Zog's lightning attacks until EOZog'sNT, Immortal Curse & Oath of Enmity on Morgul Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 03:28, Sun 04 Dec 2016.
Sonliin
player, 484 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sun 4 Dec 2016
at 22:27
  • msg #547

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin rounded the corner and seeing the creature, shook his head. "Time for you to join your ancestors, DEAD!" he said as sparks started to crackle around him. Waiving his hand, the gargantuan was dragged across the floor to Sonliin and Harald's awaiting weapons. A burst of lightning erupted across the hydra.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)

Move action move to new location.
Minor action Promise of storm.
Standard Champions call and used a Benny.
17:16, Today: Sonliin rolled 45 using 5d8+17 with rolls of 4,6,7,7,4.  Damage lighting.
17:11, Today: Sonliin rolled 45 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 15.  Benny Champions call.
17:08, Today: Sonliin rolled 35 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 5.  Champions call.



EpicOne
GM, 1364 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 5 Dec 2016
at 00:49
  • msg #548

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The beast roars in pain as Sonliin's lightning attack rips into it. It glares down at him malevolently with seven heads.

Hits, and giving you 3 bonus damage for hitting it while it's vulneralbe 3 to lightning (Zog's element).

Darratheir is up!

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT because of the growing-new-heads thing. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Initiative
Gromley
Zog
Martha
Harald
Agon
Morgol
Sonliin
Darratheir <==

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald -35 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-364 No1 vulnerable 3 to Zog's lightning attacks until EOZog'sNT, Immortal Curse & Oath of Enmity on Morgul Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 03:47, Wed 07 Dec 2016.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 216 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 6 Dec 2016
at 19:56
  • msg #549

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Seeing as the Hydra seemed to be focused on his companions, Darratheir took advantage of this opportunity and he climbed on Morgol's back in a single jump, evading a whiplash from its tail and sinking the Arrow of Fate as deep as he could in one of the creature's neck. After this devastating blow, he jumped back on the ground, ready to face the Hydra's wrath.


Move action: To position
Standard action: Berseker's Shout - Crit! Morgol takes 184 damage and is dazed UEoNT. It also takes a -5 penalty to attack rolls UEoDarraNT.
Free action: Unexpected Clarity - Instead of using Rampage, I gain a second Standard action during my next turn.

20:54, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 184 using 9d12+131 with rolls of 6,4,6,1,10,4,3,8,11.  Damage roll.

EpicOne
GM, 1366 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 7 Dec 2016
at 03:49
  • msg #550

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

With the Arrow of Fate, Darratheir cleanly lops off another of the hydra's heads.

Impressive hit. Brace yourself for the eight-headed monster on its next turn. It is Bloodied.

Gromley is up!

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT because of the growing-new-heads thing. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Initiative
Gromley<==
Zog
Martha
Harald
Agon
Morgol
Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 6pp0
Harald -35 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Morgol-548 YES1 lost a head, vulnerable 3 to Zog's lightning attacks until EOZog'sNT, Immortal Curse & Oath of Enmity on Morgul Used: 0

Gromley Underhill
player, 476 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 7 Dec 2016
at 15:49
  • msg #551

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 550):

Gromley once again blinds the massive creature-burning its eyes and mind.


OOC:
10:46, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 39 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 10.  Sudden control Mindfire with 6 psi points.

13:05, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 25 using 2d8+12 with rolls of 5,8.  Mindfire damage.

Hydra is dominated until the end of my next action-so my command is that it will do nothing but sit there-no matter how many people beat on it. Hydra is blinded until end of my next turn.

This message was last edited by the player at 18:06, Fri 09 Dec 2016.
EpicOne
GM, 1367 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 8 Dec 2016
at 02:54
  • msg #552

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

I am going to rule that the dominate only controls two heads. That seems to be in the flavor of the monster's box text.

Zog, your move!

Zog the Faceless
player, 409 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 8 Dec 2016
at 15:25
  • msg #553

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog moves to get the hydra back in his sight and lets it rip on the hyda, blasting it on the side again with his lightning.

Move to current location, Elemental Bolt + Elemental Escalation. Use Benny to hit Reflex 43 for 75 lightning damage.
10:23, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 60,15 using 2d12+38,2d10 with rolls of 11,11,7,8.  Damage.
10:23, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 43 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 13.  Benny.
10:23, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 33 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 3.  Elem Bolt + Elem Esc on hydra.

EpicOne
GM, 1368 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 9 Dec 2016
at 17:09
  • msg #554

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley blinds the creature again while Zog blasts away at the thing.

Martha is up!

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT because of the growing-new-heads thing. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Initiative
Gromley
Zog
Martha<==
Harald
Agon
Morgol
Sonliin
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 12pp0
Harald -35 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance4
Sonliin 36 temps + -24 No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: Elemental Escalation 2/40
Morgol-623 YES1 lost a head, blinded, one head dazed, vulnerable 3 to Zog's lightning attacks until EOZog'sNT, Immortal Curse & Oath of Enmity on Morgul Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:10, Fri 09 Dec 2016.
Martha
player, 221 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 9 Dec 2016
at 21:30
  • msg #555

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha sneaks up behind the monstrous monster. ‘Peekaboo!’ she screeches, dazzling it with flashes of divine light.

Morgol takes 28 rad dmg, blinded & grants CA to all PCs eont.

Move 6 south using running jump across steps
Awful to Behold vs Morgol (Oath of Emnity; +2 CA; rad) hit vs will, 28 radiant dmg & +1 all PC rad atks in aura 1 eont. Morgol blinded eont & grants CA eont.



Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
21:23, Today: Martha rolled 17 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 4.  Running jump over steps.
21:26, Today: Martha rolled 44,47,28,26 using d20+31,d20+31,6d4+11,6d4+11 with rolls of 13,16,2,3,4,4,1,3,1,3,3,1,3,4.  Awful to Behold vs Morgol.


This message was last edited by the player at 21:31, Fri 09 Dec 2016.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 502 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Sat 10 Dec 2016
at 01:55
  • msg #556

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald edged up the steps and smashed his hammer into the shaken hydra.

"Ha!  Ye didnae like that, did ye?"

With a nifty wriggle the feisty dwarf edged further into the cavern and swung his axe once more.

"And again, ya big beastie."

Inexorable Advance:  Shift once and attack, shift again and attack.
Gain 5 temp hp

01:49, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 49 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 16.  Inexorable Advance (1).
01:49, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 46 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 13.  Inexorable Advance (2).
01:50, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 24 using 1d10+20 with rolls of 4.  Damage from ist attack.
01:50, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 27 using 1d10+20 with rolls of 7.  Damage from 2nd attack = total of 51 damage.

Agon
player, 413 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Sat 10 Dec 2016
at 16:28
  • msg #557

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Morgol slipped out of Agon's line of sight, and so the wizard had to move unseemly fast to find a new angle.  He hoped Harald and the others could keep it contained as the entire party struck with the spells. He only had time to throw in a few energy blasts, but they would wear it down.

[Move] Run to location (grants CA and -5 to attacks USoMNT)
[Standard] Magic Missile,. 18 damage
[Minor] WF MM, 18 damage

EpicOne
GM, 1369 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 10 Dec 2016
at 20:04
  • msg #558

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The great beast takes a blast of light from Martha, a pair of solid hits from Harald and a couple of shots to the head from Agon's magic missiles. The magic missiles destroy another head. A moment later, from its two dead heads spring six more heads, giving it a total of eleven!

The beast lashes out at the nearest enemy it can detect with a devastating barrage of attacks. It bites Sonliin repeatedly, every hit accompanied by a blast of light until that which was Sonliin is now a charred corpse!

It's at maximum number of heads--eleven. It only has 10 attacks this round, so it attacks a random adjacent target, which turns out to be Sonliin. Two hits and two crits for 30 (22 normal + 8 radiant), 25 (22 normal + 3 radiant), 34 (26 normal + 8 radiant) and 34 (26 normal + 8 radiant) for a total of 123 hp. Sonliin is bloodied and has lost 111 hp total.

Then it spends an Action Point and keeps attacking Sonliin. It hits four more times and crits twice for 24 (17 normal +7 radiant), 33 (25 normal + 8 radiant), 25 (19 normal + 6 radiant), 20 (18 normal + 2 radiant), 34 and 34 hp. That's 168 hp. Suffice it to say that Sonliin is dead.

Morgol also makes his save vs. being blind. It is now just blind from Martha's effect.

Sonliin is up! Yes, I'm aware he's dead. He has a trick up his sleeve.

WE WILL DO STRICT INITIATIVE ORDER FOR THIS FIGHT because of the growing-new-heads thing. DO NOT post out of turn. Wait for me to call your name in initiative.

Initiative
Gromley
Zog
Martha
Harald
Agon
Morgol
Sonliin<==
Darratheir

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Dim light. Fiery veins in the walls shed dim illumination throughout these caverns.
Ceiling: The ceilings throughout these caves are 50 feet high.
Steps: Granite shelves serve as steps that descend or ascend to other caves. Squares containing steps count as difficult terrain.
Stalactites: Sharp stalactites hang throughout these caves, though no stalagmites emerge from the floor (the hydra cleared these). Each ceiling square in a natural cavern contains one stalactite. A creature can break off a stalactite by using the following terrain power.

Single-Use (per square), Ranged
Standard Action
Check: Strength check, DC 31
Effect: The stalactite falls and makes an attack.
Target: One creature below the stalactite
Attack: +29 vs. Reflex
Hit: 1d8 + 9 damage, and the target is immobilized.
Miss: The square is filled with rubble and counts as difficult terrain until cleared.

Loot There is a big pile of treasure in one of the squares to the southwest.


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, 12pp0
Harald 5 temps + -35 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps NO0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold4
Sonliin DEAD No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: Elemental Escalation 2/40
Morgol-738 YES0 eleven-headed, blinded until EOMartha's NT, one head dazed, vulnerable 3 to Zog's lightning attacks until EOZog'sNT, Immortal Curse & Oath of Enmity on Morgul Used: 0

Sonliin
player, 485 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sun 11 Dec 2016
at 07:09
  • msg #559

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin's body crumpled with a thud as the blackened and torn armor hit the floor of the cave, a smoking corpse that was once the servant of Ioun, slain by the foul hydra's onslaught. Slowly, the tendrils of smoke faded away as a hush covered the battlefield, broken in places from the roar by Morgol, gloating in his slaughter.

As the cries of anguish erupted from his companions lips, a faint wisp of bronze colored smoke started from the slain paladin's chest. At first small and faint, then growing in size to fill the cave as crackles of lightning formed in the center of what appeared to be a large dust devil. As the tempo of the mist rapidly accelerated, it started to compact itself into the form of a large bronze colored egg along its axis, with electricity pulsing like a heartbeat in its center, a heavy scent of ozone filling the cave.

Once in the form of a transparent egg, it stopped spinning but then begin to expand and contract, the electricity began to create thunder as the pulse started taking on a physical manifestation, transforming the center into an embryo. At first, it had little form but here and there, small details could be picked out. First the appendages, claws on its arms and legs. Then slowly a pair of wings protruded from its back along with a tail, paper thin scales covering the body. The arms and legs tucked in as the wings and tail wrapped itself to provide protection.

As the egg grew in size, the wings parted to reveal a baby bronze dragon. It started to chip at the inside of its shell, wanting out. A few moments later, it was free, poking its head out, the cries of birth and life echoing through the cavern. Once free. it rapidly grew to become a large bronze dragon. It did not appear to a normal dragon as its form was both mist and not on this plane.

"Mother, where are you? Father where are you? Tagamut is back. Oh, now I remember, you were slain. The Dragon Queen slew the two of you as you tried to protect us. Grandfather was able to hide us but not you." The bronze dragon said. Sniffing the air, it turned his full fury towards Morgol, "You, you had a part to play in my Grandfather's disappearance! Feel the wraith of a true dragon, perverted spawn of Tiamat!" The spirit of Tagamat bellowed as it assaulted the hydra a blast of thunder shattering the stillness.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
OOC:Phasing (ignore difficult terrain, pass through creatures) and incorporeal (half damage from attacks) until the end of the encounter.
Standard: Roaring Thunder. Hit Fort 41 for 39 thunder (way too many 1's)
01:54, Today: Sonliin rolled 29,10 using 4d10+17,3d8 with rolls of 1,1,1,9,1,6,3.  Roaring Thunder damage.
01:52, Today: Sonliin rolled 41 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 11.  Roaring Thunder.


This message was last edited by the GM at 00:05, Mon 12 Dec 2016.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 219 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sun 11 Dec 2016
at 19:44
  • msg #560

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir couldn't react in time to save Sonliin and before he could even make a single move to avenge his companion, he had reappeared in the form of a Bronze Dragon. Shaking his head in confusion, he still managed to kept himself focused on the Hydra. Eleven heads was a large number so he should deal with them before asking question to Sonliin as an intense rage was feeling him.

He then jumped once again on Morgol's back to unleash all this rage, hammering him with three attacks, one of them being able to find a critical spot behind one of the neck. "NEVER TRY TO KILL ONE OF MY COMPANION AGAIN!" he yeld in fury. "EVER!"


Stone of Tempest Rage - Critical Hit (53 vs AC) for 181 thunder damage and Morgol falls prone. Gain free MBA from Rampage - Hit (41 vs AC) for 33 damage. Frightening Strike (From Unexpected Clarity) - Hit (53 vs AC) for 41 damage and Morgol takes a -5 penalty to attack roll UEoDarraNT.

Total: 222 normal damage + 33 damage = 255 damage

20:24, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 53 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 20.  Stone Tempest Rage vs Morgol.
20:27, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 181 using 9d12+116 with rolls of 1,9,1,12,7,10,2,11,12.  Damage roll.
20:29, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 35 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 4.  Free MBA from Rampage.
20:32, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 41 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 8.  Benny reroll.
20:34, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 33 using 2d12+20 with rolls of 6,7.  MBA damage.
20:35, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 53 using 1d20+36 with rolls of 17.  Frightening Strike vs Morgol.
20:36, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 41 using 3d12+27 with rolls of 9,1,4.  Damage roll.

EpicOne
GM, 1371 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 13 Dec 2016
at 00:57
  • msg #561

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As the newly-reborn dragon springs from the wrecked corpse of Sonliin, Darratheir drives his blade deep into the beast's midsection. It shudders, roars from eleven heads, and then slumps to the ground. It then dissolves rapidly into a fine mist....

The party finds a lot of loot nearby in a pile.

1,250 pp, 2 caustic whetstones, a potion of life, 6 6 diamonds (5,000 gp each), a Ring of Action Reversal, an Earthbind Lodestone, Shadowdance Cloth Armor +5, Boots of Speed and a Circlet of Indomitability (Epic level).

You have an opportunity for a short rest and to make sense of what just happened to Sonliin.
Zog the Faceless
player, 411 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Tue 13 Dec 2016
at 02:30
  • msg #562

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog walks up to the former Sonliin and looks cautiously at it. "Are you...what are you, exactly? What happened to Sonliin?

No dibs on magic items.
Sonliin
player, 487 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 13 Dec 2016
at 04:20
  • msg #563

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Tigamut looked over the fading mist that was the remnants of Morgol with a wistful look before speaking.

"Long ago, deep in the primordial soup that was chaos, before Dragons started their decline due to the ravages of man, I became enraptured with an air sylph called Feila and wanting to spend time with her, I transformed myself so that I could lay with her. Out of that union came the Stormborn genasi." Tagamut said

"Other dragons did the same, creating the many different types of Genasi. Since the Genasi are more elemental than man, they did not develop into Dragonborn like the other unions. Brains and Brawn are the sign of a true dragon, not those other dragons that serve Tiamat. So it is with many of the Stormborn, Sonliin can trace his linage directly back to me. It is not his time yet to return to the winds as I still have need of him. Deal with Tiamat and avenge my Grandfather!" The dragon said.

The air started to crackle once again as the dragon started to shrink, shimmering blue as it compressed into a humanoid form. The wings and tail wrapped around the figure, merging with the scales to become armor. After a moment, Sonliin had returned, looking like he had not seen battle.

"What happened?" Sonliin asked as he surveyed the battlefield.
Gromley Underhill
player, 477 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 13 Dec 2016
at 18:49
  • msg #564

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Sonliin (msg # 563):

"You don't remember?" Gromley said, wondering if he could 'unlock' those memories for his friend...or if he even should. "Well, lets just say you never fail to surprise us." He grinned at Sonliin, and pats him on the back. "You had us all worried for a moment."

(OOC-Taking short rest.)
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 221 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 13 Dec 2016
at 19:51
  • msg #565

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Morgol fell to the ground and started dissolve, Darratheir jumped back next to the Bronze dragon. Looking at it like if it was the first time he was seeing a dragon, he nodded the head. But before he could talk to him, the dragon disappeared and Sonliin was back.

"You fought well, Sonliin. And we killed this hydra with your help."

OOC: Short rest but using no surge.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 503 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins 28; Perc 38
Tue 13 Dec 2016
at 22:49
  • msg #566

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Wow, Sonny.  That wiz...impressive."

Harald stalked around his companion, eyeing him up and down.  "Kin ye dae that at will, or dae ye need tae take a wheen o' damage first."

Suddenly he whirled around.  As he walked he had noticed something.  "Are they Boots o' Speed?" he yelled, diving for the boots lying amidst the treasure pile.

He did not wait for an answer, dropping to the ground and quickly changing his footwear.  He was about to throw away his old boots when he hesitated and placed them in his pack instead.

"They may no' be magic but they are gey comfy" he said.


Short rest, no surges spent
Zog the Faceless
player, 412 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 14 Dec 2016
at 00:56
  • msg #567

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog claps Sonliin on the back. "You took a great deal of damage from the hydra. By all accounts, you look to have died. Then you were--transformed into a brass dragon named Tigamut. He then restored you to your proper self. Any questions?" The face of Zog shifted back from a dwarf's face to his normal human-appearing visage to have this discussion.
Agon
player, 414 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Wed 14 Dec 2016
at 17:14
  • msg #568

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon saluted the fading mist. He felt secure, learning one of the secrets of Morgol the Undying. The hydra would be back to trouble the next generation of heroes.

"We were legendary." The archmage stated, simply.
Martha
player, 223 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Wed 14 Dec 2016
at 21:46
  • msg #569

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha has been rendered speechless - a rare occurrence. She shakes her head in disbelief.

'Tigamut told us he is the creator of your kind. He returned you here - from 'the winds' - so that you could defeat Tiamat and complete this quest.'
Sonliin
player, 488 posts
AC:43 F:42 R:43 W:40
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 15 Dec 2016
at 02:03
  • msg #570

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin's brow furrowed, deep in thought. "In our culture, when someone dies, they say that the person had returned to the native elements. For  Storm and Windsouls, we return to the winds.  There had been legends that some of the Stormsouls had a bit of dragon in them and Tagamut had started the line but it had been dismissed over the years as the dragonborn were descended from dragons. There has never been any genasi that had any scales, tails or wings that I know of, unless they did it using magical means." Sonliin said before spying the items on the ground. "My my, he did have quite the collection of treasure."

"As to being able to do it again, I have no idea there if I can do it at the drop of a hat or I needed to slip my mortal coil. For the time being, let not try to find out the answer to that question there Harald." Sonliin said with a smile.

Short rest
EpicOne
GM, 1375 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 16 Dec 2016
at 04:40
  • msg #571

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Assuming Agon and Martha are taking short rests as well and spending no surges.

There are three exits from this room, one heading west into darkness, one headed south to a set of double doors and, again into darkness, one headed east...

Which way do you go?
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 223 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 17 Dec 2016
at 19:36
  • msg #572

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Now that the fight was over and that Sonliin had explained himself, Darratheir took his bear skin back on his shoulder as the spirit of his old friend was fading once again.

Leaving the choice of the next destination to his companions, he then moved a bit away from the group and in the shadow, he knelt down and opened his backpack from which he pulled a torch and the small pouch containing the black powder he had already used. Dusting the torch slightly with the powder, he then lit it to reveal its black fire. He muttered some words to himself and promptly, he hung his free hand onto the burning torch. Suffering from the heat, his face twitched during a few seconds before he could extinguish the fire with his hand.

When he was done, he finally placed all his gear back into his backpack and joined the rest of the group to know if they had taken a decision.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 505 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Sun 18 Dec 2016
at 22:14
  • msg #573

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald strode forward and thoughtfully looked at the three exits.

"Don't suppose it matters which way" he said before pointing to the east.  "But wisnae yon big bugger over that way?"
Gromley Underhill
player, 478 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 19 Dec 2016
at 15:58
  • msg #574

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Easy way to find out..." Gromley states. He sends his unseen awareness down the east corridor to see and hear what he can.
Martha
player, 225 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 19 Dec 2016
at 17:19
  • msg #575

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Agreed - lets see what lies to the east'.
Zog the Faceless
player, 414 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 19 Dec 2016
at 19:46
  • msg #576

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog walks up and puts his hand on Harald's shoulder. "Let's see what Gromley's psionic power can tell us. Nothing like an invisible scout to do our work for us." He nods to Gromley.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 506 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Mon 19 Dec 2016
at 20:48
  • msg #577

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

quote:
Nothing like an invisible scout to do our work for us.


Harald grimaced.  "Ah dinna ken aboot that.  Smacks a wee bit o' cheatin' tae me."

Suddenly he laughed loudly and smacked Zog on the shoulder, nearly knocking him flat.

"Ha!  Ah got ye there, did Ah no', Zoggy?"
Zog the Faceless
player, 416 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Tue 20 Dec 2016
at 00:33
  • msg #578

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog staggered forward, grinning warily. "Ah, yes, you got me," he says, wincing.
EpicOne
GM, 1379 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 20 Dec 2016
at 01:25
  • msg #579

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley sends his mind's eye into the space to the east and sees something interesting.
Gromley Underhill
player, 479 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 20 Dec 2016
at 15:12
  • msg #580

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Hmmm...I see a A raised pathway with a moving surface fills the room with noise. Hulking humanoid constructs equipped with hammer arms move around a conveyor belt. The room is alive with industry, with bright sparks, streams of liquid fire, and choking clouds of smoke." Gromley says.

OOC:
10:12, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 35 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 9.  Arcana.

EpicOne
GM, 1380 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 20 Dec 2016
at 21:11
  • msg #581

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley tells you that the constructs are called slaughterstone hammerers; they are workers and guards, large natural animate constructs.

Agon has heard of them--he knows they will not attack if you do not violate their orders, but you don't know what their orders are.
Zog the Faceless
player, 417 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 21 Dec 2016
at 03:44
  • msg #582

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog frowns. "Perhaps there is another way we can go, somewhere with a reasonable or intelligent guardian we can speak with. Perhaps south?"
Sonliin
player, 490 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 22 Dec 2016
at 03:11
  • msg #583

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"We might want to check out the rest of the place before we go wrecking anything else. I do not think the hydra was part of the guards for this place, those contraptions are..." Sonliin said, checking the area out.
Martha
player, 226 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 22 Dec 2016
at 08:55
  • msg #584

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'They don't sound like guards to me. They sound like workers, busy building something. Exactly the sort of thing I would expect in Moradin's foundries. But there is no harm in examining each of the three exits I suppose.'
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 225 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 22 Dec 2016
at 09:46
  • msg #585

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"You know I am not the kind of Dragonborn to be cautious. Wether these contructs are guards or worker, I don't mind. If they attack us for no apparent reason, I will answer with all my power." answered Darattheir, looking at the East way.

"But if you prefer to check the other path first, I will follow you as well."
Zog the Faceless
player, 418 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 23 Dec 2016
at 03:38
  • msg #586

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog shakes his head. "I would rather not provoke a fight with anything that actually belongs to Moradin. We are here to speak with him, not fight him. I would rather not test my mettle against a god, or even an aspect of a god, yet. I still say to the south." He moves to the door. "Same as before, though. Gromley, can you send your consciousness through this door to investigate?"
Agon
player, 416 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Fri 23 Dec 2016
at 05:16
  • msg #587

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

They seemed to have a few moments of safety.  "Yes, we should scout all the corridors before proceeding." Agon said.
Gromley Underhill
player, 481 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 23 Dec 2016
at 16:14
  • msg #588

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Zog the Faceless (msg # 586):

"I can try..." He replies, and proceeds to do so.
EpicOne
GM, 1382 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 23 Dec 2016
at 21:20
  • msg #589

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley's consciousness goes through the slightly cracked southern door and sees things.
Gromley Underhill
player, 482 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 26 Dec 2016
at 14:44
  • msg #590

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 589):

Well, I see a large room, easily sixty feet across with a tall ceiling, holds three looming iron statues armed with a cruel blade and four humanoid constructs bristling with blades and saws. Three platforms fill three corners. Atop two are stone statues depicting dwarves. The third holds a stumpy construct whose upper body is an overlarge crossbow. A roaring fire fills the room’s center. Gromley sends mentally to the others to keep silent.

OOC: Die roller hates me.
09:42, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 33,30,27,32 using 1d20+26,1d20+26,1d20+26,1d20+26 with rolls of 7,4,1,6.  Arcana rolls.

Zog the Faceless
player, 419 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 26 Dec 2016
at 18:40
  • msg #591

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog winces. "Lovely. More constructs. So we're going to have to fight our way through either way, it seems, unless we can come up with some way to convince automatons that we are on Moradin's side."
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 228 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Mon 26 Dec 2016
at 19:33
  • msg #592

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir looked at Zog and Gromley after the last one sent his new indications mentally. "Whatever direction you want to take, I will stay in the background as I'm not the best suited to conduct diplomatic discussions." He then looked at his spear and added : "And I'm not sure they would recognize the Arrow or Fate anyway so that couldn't help."
Martha
player, 228 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 27 Dec 2016
at 17:45
  • msg #593

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'I don't think there will be much diplomacy with these automatons', Martha assures Darra. 'They sound like they could be automated workers designed by Moradin to assist at, and perhaps also in extreme times to guard, his forge.'

'We have no reason to fight them. I would suggest we confidently walk straight through either room, so long as it has an exit on the other side, and get through it ASAP. If we are lucky they will just keep working away and we'll be fine.'

'Gromley, did either room have an exit? If only one does, that's the one we should go through. If neither do, we try the third door. If both do, I say we go through the eastern door - the one the hydra was closest to.'

'I might even jog, for once.'

Gromley Underhill
player, 483 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 27 Dec 2016
at 17:47
  • msg #594

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Martha (msg # 593):

"I don't think we can run or hide from things that have eyes that where never supposed to see and legs never meant to walk, but I will look anyways." He points out, and proceeds to do so.
Zog the Faceless
player, 420 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 28 Dec 2016
at 18:45
  • msg #595

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog nods. "We can go in and try to talk, if these things will talk. I say we go where there are fewer of them, to the east."
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 229 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 29 Dec 2016
at 08:22
  • msg #596

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir nodded as well. "I'm fine with going East. It was the path guarded by the Hydra after all."
Harald Gaptooth
player, 508 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Sat 31 Dec 2016
at 17:02
  • msg #597

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Well" drawled Harald, "East was ma choice afore we started a' this hummin' an' hawin'.  Let's jist go East!"
EpicOne
GM, 1388 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 31 Dec 2016
at 22:17
  • msg #598

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

A raised pathway with a moving surface fills the room with noise. Hulking humanoid constructs equipped with hammer arms turn as one to note your presence. There are more of the things present than earlier when Gromley looked.  The room is alive with industry, with bright sparks, streams of liquid fire, and choking clouds of smoke.

The automatons stop and look at you. "State the pass-word," croaks the one closest to you.

Map: https://docs.google.com/drawin...Q50-wFOAK6P78Lk/edit
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:17, Sat 31 Dec 2016.
Martha
player, 229 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sat 31 Dec 2016
at 22:30
  • msg #599

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Moradin's Forge' declares Martha confidently, striding forward. She grimaces at Gromley a bit, as if to say 'god I hope this works!'
Sonliin
player, 492 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sun 1 Jan 2017
at 14:30
  • msg #600

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin watched as the password was given, hoping that they would not have any p5roblems with the workers.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 231 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sun 1 Jan 2017
at 15:53
  • msg #601

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Despite his full confidence in Martha's capabilities, Darratheir was ready to jump into action in case Moradin would have set a trap for any unwanted visitors.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 509 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Sun 1 Jan 2017
at 16:56
  • msg #602

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald grimaced.  Martha sounded confident although the dwarf reckoned her guess at the password was probably too simple.
Zog the Faceless
player, 422 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 2 Jan 2017
at 02:53
  • msg #603

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog stands back, hoping this gambit of Martha's works...
EpicOne
GM, 1389 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 2 Jan 2017
at 04:43
  • msg #604

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha, make a Religion check.
Martha
player, 232 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 2 Jan 2017
at 09:58
  • msg #605

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'In the old days, when I was Tiamat's High Priestess and Arch Deacon of Inquisition', Martha confides to her buddies, 'I used to specialise in exposing agents of good, in breaking secret codes and finding out passwords. Hard to imagine now, eh!'

Rolled a 42! (using GotP)

09:55, Today: Martha rolled 42,27 using d20+23,d20+23 with rolls of 19,4.  Religion Check using Guidance of the Past.

EpicOne
GM, 1390 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 4 Jan 2017
at 03:06
  • msg #606

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha has an idea about how the password would work...
Martha
player, 233 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Wed 4 Jan 2017
at 21:51
  • msg #607

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Harald!' Martha hisses urgently and the unimpressed automations turn their cold gazes towards Martha . 'Say 'Soul Father' in dwarven - quickly and loudly!'
Harald Gaptooth
player, 510 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Wed 4 Jan 2017
at 23:19
  • msg #608

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald stepped up next to Martha.

"Soul Father" he announced in stentorian tones (and of course in Dwarven)

He then prepared to leap in front of Martha - should it prove necessary!
This message was last edited by the player at 23:19, Wed 04 Jan 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1391 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 5 Jan 2017
at 01:04
  • msg #609

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The constructs stand stock still. "We recognize the son of Moradin. Greetings. Please state the password." The words are said dispassionately--it is clear that "Soul Father" is not the password.
Martha
player, 234 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 5 Jan 2017
at 11:05
  • msg #610

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Hmm'. Martha thinks out loud. 'Harald, try Dwarffather, or Soul Forger'.
EpicOne
GM, 1392 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 5 Jan 2017
at 11:30
  • msg #611

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald repeats the word "Soul Forger" and the construct nods. "Password accepted. State your business."

Others besides Martha (who has already contributed a very good roll) may make History or Religion checks, in addition to answering the constructs, which any of you may do.
Gromley Underhill
player, 484 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 5 Jan 2017
at 15:56
  • msg #612

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 611):

OOC:
10:55, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 35 using 1d20+19 with rolls of 16.  History.

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 232 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Fri 6 Jan 2017
at 09:58
  • msg #613

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

It was well known that Darratheir wasn't the best one that could explain with the right words what the group wanted so he decided to let the others explain the reason of their intrusion.
Sonliin
player, 493 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 6 Jan 2017
at 14:34
  • msg #614

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin tried to think if there was any other piece of information that helps with the password but nothing came to mind.

OOC: Only got a 30 for history. Not going spend a Benny.
Zog the Faceless
player, 423 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 6 Jan 2017
at 18:05
  • msg #615

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog moves over to Harald and speaks in a low tone. "Tell them in Dwarven that we are here to aid in Moradin's work. They will probably believe you over us. If I could speak Dwarven, I'd tell them, but better to come from you in Moradin's own language, I think."
Harald Gaptooth
player, 511 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Fri 6 Jan 2017
at 19:38
  • msg #616

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

quote:
"Tell them in Dwarven that we are here to aid in Moradin's work.


Harald hissed "Not a bad idea.  Any other suggestions...quickly!"
Martha
player, 235 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 6 Jan 2017
at 21:48
  • msg #617

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Tell them we need a soul spark' suggests Martha, counselling honesty when dealing with machinery.
Sonliin
player, 494 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 6 Jan 2017
at 23:39
  • msg #618

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin will try helping Harald by suggesting some words in Dwarven.
EpicOne
GM, 1395 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 03:20
  • msg #619

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Having consulted his colleagues, Harald speaks...

What does Harald say?
Harald Gaptooth
player, 512 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Sun 8 Jan 2017
at 17:41
  • msg #620

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald considered for a moment.  He had no idea what he should say.  Being a more forthright kind of dwarf he tended to go in, axe swinging, rather than use kind words.  Eventually, remembering all the times MArtha had been useful, he went with her suggestion.

"We are here to seek the spark of a soul."

(OOC: in dwarven)
EpicOne
GM, 1396 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 00:09
  • msg #621

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The constructs stare blankly at him. They do not seem to understand.
Zog the Faceless
player, 424 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 02:15
  • msg #622

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog steps forward. "We seek to aid Moradin in his good work, in return for a soul-spark." He says this in Common, hoping this is good enough.
Agon
player, 417 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 18:25
  • msg #623

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon reached out to the constructs with his mind, speaking the holy syllables of the language that the gods used to create the cosmos.

GRO UPA D'DA D'MIN AGON
SU DO LS AL


Divine knowledge of how the Forge worked flooded his mind.  He shuddered, as he comprehended the Infinite. Somewhere was the fact that the sought. He just had to find it before divine light obliterated the being who was Agon.

OOC: Religion +50. Sorry for the delay, guys
EpicOne
GM, 1397 posts
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Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 21:49
  • msg #624

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The constructs react to Zog's words. "Very good. We will..."

Their statement is interrupted by Agon's action, which snaps them right to attention. They nod and part. "You may proceed," they repeat to you, allowing you to pass meekly after Agon's very effective communication.

You are allowed past this area into a hallway that turns into something else--a bridge. Shimmering humanoid figures hang like stars in the sky, each a glowing light hovering over a yawning darkness. A white stone bridge crosses the chasm, but the angels seem ready to block any progress.

"State your business," the nearest angel says in a booming voice.
Martha
player, 236 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 21:56
  • msg #625

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha repeats Zog's words, but her eyes narrow with distrust at the sight of this angel, and she tightens the grip on her blade.

"We seek to aid Moradin in his good work, in return for a soul-spark."
EpicOne
GM, 1398 posts
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Mon 9 Jan 2017
at 21:59
  • msg #626

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The angel nods solemnly. "A worthy reason. State your names."

Once you announce yourselves, the angels' eyes fall upon Harald. "A great warrior of the dwarves, favored of the gods. You are very welcome here with your companions."

The angels stand aside and let you past.

Brilliant flames roil and flare at the room’s far end. Before them stands a mighty anvil on which you see hammers, tongs, and other tools. A muscled, idealized dwarf dressed in full plate armor and gripping an enormous hammer in his fist turns from the anvil. The dwarf smoothes his singed beard and regards you with sad eyes while two hulking constructs step forward, brandishing spinning saw blades. Eight more dwarves stand before smaller anvils and forges.

The dwarf speaks, his voice the sound of mountains shifting on their foundations. “Your purpose is noble but selfish. Friendship demands loyalty, yet there are times when you must set aside your misgivings for the good of the world. Although you have violated my sanctum, I am willing to forgive your trespass if you return whence you came and give up this foolish mission.”

Those more astute among you recognize this as a simple Aspect of Moradin.
Zog the Faceless
player, 425 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Tue 10 Jan 2017
at 03:12
  • msg #627

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog advances. "Great one, may we beg your indulgence to explain our errand further? We come in the name of Bahamut, whom we wish to restore to life!"
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 233 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 10 Jan 2017
at 20:18
  • msg #628

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Zog advanced in front of the group, Darratheir decided to stay in position as it was clear that Zog was a better speaker than the Dragonborn. However, he stayed on his guard, the Dwarf standing before them clearly not happy with them being here.
EpicOne
GM, 1399 posts
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Wed 11 Jan 2017
at 03:06
  • msg #629

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The aspect of Moradin nods. "You have come to save the deva’s life, but you will not find her here. Dakranad has taken her to find her destiny. She houses Bahamut’s essence. The mithral dragon intends to unleash this essence so the Platinum Dragon can be reborn."
Zog the Faceless
player, 426 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 12 Jan 2017
at 00:46
  • msg #630

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog explains that the platinum dragon Dakranad has betrayed Bahamut and has other plans for the creation spark. "We were hand-selected by Bahamut to aid him against Tiamat and now as his allies we would restore him to life. I wish it were true that Dakranad was planning to do what he says he will, but it is not. Please give us a spark so we may restore Bahamut as intended before Dakranad prevents him from rising."
Martha
player, 237 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 12 Jan 2017
at 21:51
  • msg #631

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'It's true - he went to the dark side' Martha avers.
EpicOne
GM, 1400 posts
Mighty Power
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Fri 13 Jan 2017
at 00:50
  • msg #632

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Diplomacy check for Zog, Martha may assist.
Martha
player, 238 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 13 Jan 2017
at 16:17
  • msg #633

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha's salty humour and no-nonsense approach appears to win over the sceptical avatar of Moradin, a little bit at least.

Assist success! +2 to Zog's diplomacy roll.

16:15, Today: Martha rolled 29 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 12.  Diplomacy assist.

Zog the Faceless
player, 427 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 13 Jan 2017
at 23:31
  • msg #634

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Will Benny if needed. 18:31, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 39 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 11.  Diplomacy.
EpicOne
GM, 1401 posts
Mighty Power
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Sat 14 Jan 2017
at 22:04
  • msg #635

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The aspect of Moradin cocks it's head. "Tell me more," he says simply.

Three others besides Zog can chime in to try to persuade him. Arcana, Diplomacy,  and Religion are good skills to apply with appropriate roleplay.

Specifically, Agon owes me an Arcana roll to open up a possibility for you.

Gromley Underhill
player, 485 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Sun 15 Jan 2017
at 16:56
  • msg #636

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 635):

"For the Balance of the Cosmos itself, the Platinum dragon must be restored. For the five headed one to exist without a counterweight, all Moradin has forged is at risk. You have no choice but to help us..." Gromley points out.

OOC:
11:54, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 44 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 16.  Diplomacy.

This message was last edited by the player at 16:56, Sun 15 Jan 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1402 posts
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Sun 15 Jan 2017
at 20:31
  • msg #637

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Moradin looks at Gromley with clear disdain. "Repeating yourself will not work. I told you: Dakranad will restore Bahamut. You need do nothing else. But this one--" he says, pointing to Zog, "--says that Dakranad is lying. What proof can you give? Or do you wish just to babble?"
Martha
player, 239 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sun 15 Jan 2017
at 21:02
  • msg #638

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha steps forward. ‘Moradin, listen to me. My name is Martha Venger. You probably heard of me back when I was High Cleric of Tiamat. I’ve been retired for a while.'

'I more than anyone here know the seductive power of evil, and the madness that can fall over those who are sucked into it. I have been the traitor; and I have been betrayed. And I tell you now that Bahamut has most likely been betrayed by his greatest champion. Dakranad the Platinum Dragon appears to have been driven insane – we do not yet know the details – but we have every reason to believe that he does not intend to revive Bahamut.'

'Look at us here before you: One of your greatest drarf warriors; a champion of Ioun; a champion of Bahamut; the infamous Archmage Agon; Darratheir Burntbear; and a former cleric of Tiamat. We have nothing in common, save one thing: Bahamut called to us across the cosmos and asked for our help. The letter was on platinum-alloy residuum – see it here’
. Martha shows him her letter. ‘You see the ink. This is no forgery.'

We would not be here, asking you to trust us, for any other reason. You can see who we are; see our differences; see that we are connected by this one quest. If there is even a chance that we are correct, you must understand that the damage Dakranad the Platinum Dragon could do with a soulspark would be … unfathomable to a mortal; terrible even to a god.'


21:01, Today: Martha rolled 27 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 4.  Religion Check.
21:02, Today: Martha rolled 39 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 16.  Bennie!

Zog the Faceless
player, 428 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 16 Jan 2017
at 03:09
  • msg #639

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog nods, reinforcing Martha's excellent point wordlessly.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 234 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Mon 16 Jan 2017
at 10:02
  • msg #640

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

At the very moment Darratheir was going to explode, Martha found what he hoped would be the good word to persuade Moradin that they were right. So, instead of threatening the god, he waited a bit more to see what the Dragonborn would accept as a final answer to him.
EpicOne
GM, 1403 posts
Mighty Power
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Mon 16 Jan 2017
at 15:38
  • msg #641

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The Aspect of Moradin seems rather surprisingly fuddled by this. One does not normally find the aspect of a god fuddled. Something is amiss.

Waiting for a response from Agon on something.
Agon
player, 418 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Mon 16 Jan 2017
at 22:06
  • msg #642

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"You can see that there is a way to repair the damage that was done, to restore the cosmos!" Agon said.

15:05, Today: Agon rolled 51 using 1d20+34 with rolls of 17.  arcana.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 513 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Tue 17 Jan 2017
at 00:09
  • msg #643

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald looked back and forward between the Aspect and his companions.  SOMETHING was going on but he hadn't yet worked it out.
Sonliin
player, 495 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 17 Jan 2017
at 04:31
  • msg #644

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin listened to the discussion. "The Dragon Queen will not stop once she has started. There is no place in the Planes she that will not torch in her quest for power. This is just the beginning. The time for diplomacy has past." He said in Dwarven adding in a tale of wraith from their religion

OOC: 39 Religion after spending a Benny.
EpicOne
GM, 1405 posts
Mighty Power
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Thu 19 Jan 2017
at 01:29
  • msg #645

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The Aspect looks confused by all this. Agon gets the immediate sense that the Aspect is under some kind of compulsive power. Agon chooses his words carefully and discreetly includes some channeling of power in his argument that immediately snaps the Aspect's head around.

He looks for a moment enraged, which is a rather terrifying experience at a gut-level. He then grips his hammer and calms down. "That thrice-damned dragon tricked me!" he says. "Impressive. Foolish, but impressive."

He stands straight. "I will tell you what to do. Find out if Amyria has, in fact, been taken by the dragon. If not, you DO need to take her with you  to the Bridge of al-Sihal. You will need to wrest the Creation Spark from Dakranad there. You alone can take it from him as chosen of Bahamut, or all will be lost. None may aid the seven of you."

Several of you know that the Bridge of al-Sihal is up the the path up the highest peak (Chronias, the Radiant Throne).
Sonliin
player, 496 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 19 Jan 2017
at 01:48
  • msg #646

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin nodded in agreement. "So we shall" he said. "One question, in reference to the prohibition of aid, is that physical or material aid? I was hoping to top off some supplies, like a keg or two of mead while we are here." he asked, glancing towards Harald.
EpicOne
GM, 1406 posts
Mighty Power
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Thu 19 Jan 2017
at 02:16
  • msg #647

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Moradin waves his hand. "You may return when you have completed your task and acquire said things."
Zog the Faceless
player, 429 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 19 Jan 2017
at 14:21
  • msg #648

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog nods. "Thank you. We will certainly do so."

He turns to the others. "We have to hurry and fetch Amyria. It worries me that Dakranad was saying he had her--if he's lying, then he's planning something, and if he's not, then we have to move fast."
Agon
player, 419 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Thu 19 Jan 2017
at 22:08
  • msg #649

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon telepathically informed the others that the Aspect had been placed under mental control. "It takes more than power to compel a good, it takes careful and subtle work."

"I will summon Flying Steeds to take us to the bridge.  We will await the enemy there."

OOC: Phantom Steed: Arcana +48
Martha
player, 240 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 19 Jan 2017
at 22:28
  • msg #650

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Hmm. Well that proves it. It really was a corrupted dragon after all' Martha reflects. 'So many schemes inside schemes inside schemes, it's hard to know who to believe anymore.'
EpicOne
GM, 1407 posts
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Fri 20 Jan 2017
at 02:06
  • msg #651

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Are there any other preparations you want to make before you fly off to go meet this fell enemy? You can perform rituals or otherwise buff up just before you get there, even while flying on the phantom steeds.
Gromley Underhill
player, 486 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Fri 20 Jan 2017
at 15:29
  • msg #652

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley decides to use the ritual of the masking shroud. The last thing he wants is for the enemy to spy on them the way he spies on the enemy. It's...rude when other people do it.

OOC:
This ritual renders you and up to five allies invisible to all scrying sensors, such as those created by the View Location ritual. Although these sensors cannot perceive you, they can perceive the results of your actions, such as when you or your allies interact with the environment, fight enemies, and so on. Lasts for a day.

Martha
player, 241 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 20 Jan 2017
at 17:12
  • msg #653

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha casts Cloak of Courage on the party (HS value temp hps). She also gets her Shining Sundial out and ensures that the dial is lit up by the sun's rays.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 237 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 21 Jan 2017
at 12:06
  • msg #654

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir was more than happy to be able to leave this place and Moradin. It might have been corrupted, he was talking way too much and he was constantly calling the group into question. As he had nothing to prepare before the departure, he just moved to the Phantom Steed Agon had invoked for him and he waited the rest of the group.
EpicOne
GM, 1410 posts
Mighty Power
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Sun 22 Jan 2017
at 02:00
  • msg #655

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The party prepares and takes off for the mount. They are met on the way by the angel commander who aided you earlier (see post 347) who asks you for a debrief.

She shares that her legion yet protects Amyria. "My suspicion is that Dakranad is counting on you bringing Amyria to him. This smells of a trap," she says gravely.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 514 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Sun 22 Jan 2017
at 18:16
  • msg #656

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald patted his horse.  He was not the best at riding but he trusted these flying steeds to get his safely to his destination.

He made sure his axe and equipment was all secure as he joined the others in flight.

quote:
This smells of a trap,


"I am sure you are probably right" he answered "but what else can we do.  I think we are out of options now."
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 239 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sun 22 Jan 2017
at 19:11
  • msg #657

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Even if this is a trap, we have already proved we will foil it." top the Dragonborn. "Whatever they send to us, we will send this threat to where it belong."
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:31, Sun 22 Jan 2017.
Zog the Faceless
player, 431 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sun 22 Jan 2017
at 22:36
  • msg #658

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog smiles. "I agree with Harald and Darratheir. We have everything to gain and nothing to lose. The creation spark given to the traitor dragon has to be won back, and I do not doubt that the Aspect of Moradin knows of which he speaks in this matter. Though one or more of us give our lives in the doing, we must do this.

"Please bring Amyria to us."

This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 22:37, Sun 22 Jan 2017.
Martha
player, 243 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 23 Jan 2017
at 13:59
  • msg #659

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha is unusually quiet. 'You are right to be concerned, though' she says to the Angel Commander after some time in thought.

'I don't suppose we could bring a magical copy of Amyria with us to the mountaintop rather than the real thing. It only needs to be convincing for long enough for Dakranad to reveal his hand. Do you think some sort of simulacrum would work Agon?'
EpicOne
GM, 1412 posts
Mighty Power
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Mon 23 Jan 2017
at 14:41
  • msg #660

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon thinks about it.  The Aspect of Moradin was very specific--you must bring Amyria with you. It's likely that defeating Dakrenad will free the Creation Spark, and that Amyria will need to be there in person to receive it quickly or it will be lost for 100 years. Agon concludes that a simulacrum is not going to work.
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:42, Mon 23 Jan 2017.
Sonliin
player, 498 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 23 Jan 2017
at 14:52
  • msg #661

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Since we are off to deal with Dakrenad, let pool our minds and see what we know about him before we charge off into battle." Sonliin suggests trying to remember what he knows about the creature.

ooc:Arcana? Religion? History? Something else?
EpicOne
GM, 1414 posts
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Mon 23 Jan 2017
at 22:06
  • msg #662

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon shares what he knows about the beast, which is to say, not a lot. He knows it's a huge immortal magical beast, a dragon sub-type. It is reputed to have teleportation powers, a radiant breath weapons and is clearly pretty good at charming in some way.

Agon gets that by taking 10. Stat block is not available to you as Dakranad is a unique creature with little contact outside of the Outer Realms. You need SOME surprises in life :-)
EpicOne
GM, 1417 posts
Mighty Power
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Wed 25 Jan 2017
at 22:46
  • msg #663

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The group fly across amazing, beautiful landscape, up higher and higher on this plane toward the central mountain's top. A simple path winds around the magnificent mountain, climbing ever higher to the shining city surrounding its summit. A golden halo wreathes the city, underscoring its purity and holiness. A shining ornate gate forged from mithral grants access to a white stone bridge that extends from the mountain’s peak into a shimmering curtain of golden light.

The bridge stretches ahead, vanishing into a curtain of golden light. A magnificent figure stands before it—an angel. Its obscured features reveal little of its intent, but the flaming sword it wields suggests only worthy souls can pass. Just as you get your bearings, a dark shadow crosses you, a shadow cast by a fearsome mithral dragon. He lands in front of you.

"Do not trouble yourself, Zachariel. I will prevent these unworthy ones from entering."

The angel barely acknowledges this, stepping back into the fire out of sight.

The dragon is wearing a delicate golden locket. The golden locket shines with power and it appears to contain the creation spark you seek.

"Ah, a pity it has come to this. You all have served marvelously. But you would stop me, and for this sin against me, the next god, you will die. There will be no negotiation. Prepare to serve and then to die."

Combat time! You are placed on the map, please start from these locations. The horses and Amyra are behind you. The dragon, arrogantly enough, is just focused on you. For now.

Roll initaitive! If you beat an initiative of 29, go ahead and post your turn as well. If you roll 29 or below, DO NOT post your turn yet.

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1 Used: Bewitching Gaze  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No0  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold4
Sonliin 36 temps No0 Used:Illusory Wall0
Zog 42 temps No0 Used: 0
Dakranad-No0 Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used: 0

This message was last edited by the GM at 16:49, Thu 26 Jan 2017.
Gromley Underhill
player, 488 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 25 Jan 2017
at 22:51
  • msg #664

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

OOC:

17:51, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 27 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 5.  Reactive stealth done before initiative.
17:50, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 24 using 1d20+22 with rolls of 2.  Initiative.

Martha
player, 245 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 26 Jan 2017
at 00:01
  • msg #665

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

‘The next god! The world has more than enough dragon gods already, you bloody psychopath. There is no way this is going to pass. You will be banished into the ether where you belong, you arrogant lizard!’

Martha lets out all the rage she’s held inside for Tiamat, and releases it against Dakranad. Unsurprisingly, things go a little bit wrong and she has trouble keeping focus, but there is no doubting her sincerity.

The first to rush forward, she unleashes radiant hell against the dragon, continuing a stream of insults and shouting and radiant pain – never letting up. Canny with dragons, Martha uses her deep knowledge of Tiamat to alter the sequence of missile attacks so that some of them come up as acidic instead of radiant, designed to bypass Dakranad’s draconic resistances.

The sundial she has been polishing reflects the beams of her onslaught, and empowers everyone, friend and foe alike.

In the madness of the moment Martha mixes up Tiamat and Dakranad – her great draconic enemies. In the throes of revenge she is lacerated by the power of her own radiant magic. Her robe splits and huge draconic wings emerge from her back, flex, and extend. She is too angry to notice that she is in danger of becoming the one thing she has vowed to destroy. Her mother!

Rolled terribly and used 2 bennies. If everything hit then:
42 radiant dmg & 43 acid dmg & immobilised eont to Dakranad, & he can’t hide/conceal, & takes 2d10 dmg whenever he attacks
Martha gains draconic wings that grant fly (5) hover eoe
All creatures gain +1 atk & +3 dmg eont


23:21, Today: Martha rolled 43 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 16.  Initiative.

Move 6 forward
Oath of Enmity vs Dakranad
Draconic Anathema vs Dakranad (using Guidance of the Past) 38 vs will using a bennie, if miss use a second. Hopefully hit, 42 radiant dmg & immobilised eont, use Falchion daily: eont, Dakranad takes 2d10 dmg whenever it attacks. Dakranad can’t hide/conceal and +1 to Martha on rad atks eont.  [21 dmg if missed]
Radiant Sundial: all creatures within 10 gain +1 dmg & +3 dmg rolls
Immortal Curse vs Dakranad
AP!
Daily: Fire with Fire (+1/+3) Ghost of the Past, 39 vs reflex using a bennie, if miss use a second. Hopefully hit, 43 acid (!) dmg & Martha gains draconic wings that grant fly (5) hover eoe.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
23:28, Today: Martha rolled 36,32,24,32 using d20+26,d20+26,2d10+13,2d10+13 with rolls of 10,6,2,9,10,9.  Draconic Anathema vs Dakranad (using Ghost of the Past).
23:30, Today: Martha rolled 38 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 12.  Use a bennie on attack.
23:38, Today: Martha rolled 4,10 using d10,d10 with rolls of 4,10.  Draconic Anathema error in damg.
[made 2nd error by trying to use Call of the Hungry Ghosts, but had already used that daily so discounted]
23:42, Today: Martha rolled 29,36,43,36 using d20+27,d20+27,3d10+14,3d10+14 with rolls of 2,9,9,10,10,6,10,6.  [fixing error] Fire with Fire.
23:42, Today: Martha rolled 39 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 12.  Bennie if necessary.


This message was last edited by the player at 00:12, Thu 26 Jan 2017.
Agon
player, 421 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Thu 26 Jan 2017
at 00:08
  • msg #666

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha had the right of it.  Dakranad's ambition would be his own undoing. "You crown yourself too soon, wyrm."  Agon said, preparing his deadliest spells.

OOC: Init +26
Zog the Faceless
player, 432 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 26 Jan 2017
at 03:07
  • msg #667

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Not quite.
22:06, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 21 using 1d20+17 with rolls of 4.  Initiative.

Agon
player, 422 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Thu 26 Jan 2017
at 03:16
  • msg #668

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon heard Harald's cry, and the impetus was enough to finish his spell. Immense hands of force appeared and seized Dakranad by the wings, wrenching and tearing at the dragon.

[NA] Switch Initiative with Harald. I go at 30 now
[NA] Sage of Ages: 13

[Standard] Bigby's Grasping Hands vs Dakranad
Hand 1: Attack +49 vs Ref CRIT! 47+15= 62 damage and Grabbed
Hand 2: Attack +42 vs Ref (SoA swap), 41 damage and Grabbed
[Minor] Sustain Hands

22:14, Wed 25 Jan: Agon rolled 15 using 5d6 with rolls of 5,2,1,1,6.  crit damage.
22:14, Wed 25 Jan: Agon rolled 38 using 2d10+24 with rolls of 6,8.  hand damage.
22:12, Wed 25 Jan: Agon rolled 38 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 9.  Bigby's Hand 2.
22:12, Wed 25 Jan: Agon rolled 49 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 20.  Bigby's Hand 1.
22:11, Wed 25 Jan: Agon rolled 13 using 1d20 with rolls of 13.  sage of ages.

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Sonliin
player, 499 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 26 Jan 2017
at 03:20
  • msg #669

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"You give Dragon's a bad name there Dakranad!"  Sonliin hollered as the winds started to increase as bolts of lighting with echoing thunder erupted around him. "Come here so I can give you my personal attention!" he added as Dakranad was dragged across the bridge to the Paladin and his awaiting warhammer.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)

OOC:Init 32
Minor:Promise of Storm
Move: to new location.
Standard:Champions call (moving the Dragon to in front of Sonliin) Use a Benny and Crit for 45 thunder + 15 radiant.
21:35, Today: Sonliin rolled 32 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 19.  Init.


This message was last edited by the GM at 13:22, Fri 27 Jan 2017.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 242 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 26 Jan 2017
at 12:42
  • msg #670

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

There had been to much talk already for Darratheir so the Dragonborn immediately jumped into action. In a single move, he opened his arms widely to remove his bear skin and reveal all his anger.

The Arrow of Fate pointed right in the direction of Dakranad, he moved closer to the Dragon and he started to unleashed his rage at him as a hot wind started to engulf both of them. His first hit was accurate enough to find a weak spot in the Dragon's body but as Darratheir tried a second attack, it was immediately reflected.


Move action: 1 North
Minor action: Aura of Fear -
Standard action: Desert Wind Rage - 52 vs AC - Crit!
If hit: Dakranard is blinded and takes 156 damage (Forgot Martha's bonus in roll)

I used a benny.
I used TWO bennies.

Aura of Fear
Until the stance ends, when a nonminion enemy starts its turn within two squares of me, it must end it's turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage.

Desert Wind Rage
Until the rage ends, at the start of each of my turns, I deal 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me.

13:14, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 33 using 1d20+16 with rolls of 17.  Initiative roll.
13:30, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 38 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 7.  Desert Wind Rage vs D's AC.
13:30, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 37 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 6.  Benny reroll.
13:30, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 42 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 11.  Benny reroll.
13:31, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 53 using 3d12+20 with rolls of 11,10,12.  Damage roll.
09:54, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 52 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 20.  Desert Wind Rage vs D's AC.
10:06, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 153 using 9d12+100 with rolls of 8,10,2,4,2,12,6,4,5.  Crit damage.
10:10, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 34 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 2.  Free MBA from Rampage.

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Harald Gaptooth
player, 517 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Thu 26 Jan 2017
at 15:30
  • msg #671

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald was quite quick to react but he knew that Agon was probably more deadly at this time.

“Go on Aggie!  Get stuck in.  Ah’ll watch your back!”

With that he considered his next move with great care.


Agon; Using the Casque of Tactics, Harald lets you have his 30 Initiative (he gets your roll!).  GO FOR IT!

0:20, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 30 using 1d20+20 with rolls of 10.  Initiative.

EpicOne
GM, 1420 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 27 Jan 2017
at 02:42
  • msg #672

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Three things:

1. FYI for everyone: 30-anything misses Dakranad. All his defenses are upwards of 40.

2. Martha, all your attacks missed. The good news is that when you use a Benny and rolled 2 d20’s you re-roll both, so roll the d20 that you missed. Also let me know if you’re spending any more Bennies.

3. Darratheir, even with the Benny your attack misses. Do you want to spend another Benny or just accept the miss?

Martha
player, 246 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 27 Jan 2017
at 08:35
  • msg #673

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

GM, I will reroll the first attack:

08:34, Today: Martha rolled 45 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 19.  Martha Bennie reroll first attack.

Forget about the second attack - we'll just keep the dracomnic wings. So in summary DRAK ignores the 45 acid dmg, but was hit by the first attack. 

This message was last edited by the GM at 13:15, Fri 27 Jan 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1421 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 27 Jan 2017
at 13:53
  • msg #674

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha’s radiant attack freezes the traitor dragon in its tracks but doesn’t seem to harm it as much as she’d like. He then dodges her subsequent acid attack. Likewise, when Sonliin strikes the beast with his warhammer, the radiant energy resulting from the hit does not harm the dragon. However, the blow certainly does, and the dragon, though blinded for a moment, takes note.

Only one of Agon’s hands gets a grip.

“You are worthy opponents. But you must cower before me.” He looks at Sonliin. “Thank you for moving me closer to everyone else!” He roars that terrible dragon-roar that freezes Darratheir, Harald and Zog in their tracks. While he is at it, he buffets Sonliin with his wings. The first blast pushes Sonliin a couple of inches; the second batters him and threatens to push him over the edge of the bridge!!

Crits from Agon, Sonliin and Darratheir hit, of course; Martha hits once as well. All other attacks missed.

Dakranad attacks with Frightful Presence, hits Darratheir, Agon, Harald and Zog, who are Stunned until the end of Dakranad’s first action next round. Then with two minor actions, he uses a wing buffet to attack Sonliin blind, missing with first but hitting with second for 38 hp and pushing Sonliin to current square. If Sonliin makes a saving throw, he will be pushed to the closest edge square on the bridge instead and not fall.

Dakranad takes 41 hp from Martha's doom for making three attacks this turn.

It is NOT a PC’s round yet. I need the following:
Sonliin make a saving throw or fall off the edge of the cliff and fall.
Harald please let me know if you have an immediate interrupt or any trick up your sleeve to prevent you from being Stunned this round. (Don’t take actions.)

Initiative
Agon, Sonliin, Darratheir, Martha
Dakranad part 1<==
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog, Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round , Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No0Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire4
Sonliin -2No0Used:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm0
Zog 42 temps No0STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used: 0
Dakranad-317No0 Grabbed by ONE Grabbing Hand(vs. Agon to escape), Immobilized until EOMarthaNT, Takes 2d10 damage when it attacks until EOMarthaNT, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used: 0

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Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 244 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Fri 27 Jan 2017
at 14:29
  • msg #675

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

OOC: I am immune to Frightful presence (Fear Walker's Understanding of Fear). Sorry Dakranad, I'm the most frightful here! :D
Sonliin
player, 500 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 27 Jan 2017
at 19:23
  • msg #676

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

OOC:Use the 13 from the Dice of Auspicious Fortune for the save.   
EpicOne
GM, 1422 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 28 Jan 2017
at 00:38
  • msg #677

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir Burnedbear:
OOC: I am immune to Frightful presence (Fear Walker's Understanding of Fear). Sorry Dakranad, I'm the most frightful here! :D


Excellent :-) Duly noted!

Sonliin:
OOC:Use the 13 from the Dice of Auspicious Fortune for the save.   


Sonliin catches himself on the edge of the bridge and pulls himself back up.

Harald, need your answer!
Harald Gaptooth
player, 518 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Sat 28 Jan 2017
at 03:22
  • msg #678

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Got nothing. Go ahead.
EpicOne
GM, 1424 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 28 Jan 2017
at 03:22
  • msg #679

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad turns toward Darratheir. “I know you, bearer of the Arrow of Fate. I can feel you. And you are mine.

Suddenly, a wave of energy comes over Darratheir, and he turns to look at Harald ominously.

Dakranad says, “I can still hear Sonliin the great. How resilient of you. Martha, you will have to wait until I can see you.  Let me hear Sonliin fall.” He flaps his wings hard, buffeting Sonliin and nearly knocking him over the edge again.

Harald loses his turn due to being Stunned. Dakranad uses an Encounter power called Dakranad’s Command that targets the wielder of the Arrow of Fate. Hits will 45 on Darratheir; Darratheir is Dominated until end of Dakranad’s next turn.

On your turn, Darratheir, you will charge your closest ally.

Then using two Minor actions, he attacks Sonliin with the same attack as his prior turn, missing once and hitting the second time for 25 hp and pushing Sonliin. Sonliin, make another saving throw or fall as before. Dakranad takes another 20 damage for three attacks this round and 10 hp for ending his turn too close to Darratheir.

Zog loses his turn for being Stunned. Gromley is up!

Initiative
Agon, Sonliin, Darratheir, Martha
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog, Gromley<==

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round , Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 DOMINATED until end of Dakranad’s next turn. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No0Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire4
Sonliin -27No0ProneUsed:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm0
Zog 42 temps No0STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used: 0
Dakranad-367No0 Grabbed by ONE Grabbing Hand(vs. Agon to escape), Immobilized until EOMarthaNT, Takes 2d10 damage when it attacks until EOMarthaNT, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used: 0

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Sonliin
player, 501 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Sat 28 Jan 2017
at 17:37
  • msg #680

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Before falling, Sonliin was able to get a firm grip and save himself from a long fall.

ooc:Used a Benny 12:34, Today: Sonliin rolled 10 using 1d20 with rolls of 10.  Benny.
Zog the Faceless
player, 433 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sat 28 Jan 2017
at 19:40
  • msg #681

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog stands, gaping at the shiny dragon...
Gromley Underhill
player, 490 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Sun 29 Jan 2017
at 00:02
  • msg #682

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley sees most of the group is overwhelmed by the dragon, and he gestures. Using his tk to grab the enormous beast and bouncing it back to the light. His group had to recover before it got another free shot at them. He trying to bounce the creature on its head, but fails to do so.

OOC: Gromley hits with Living missle, but misses the secondary attack. Dragon is moved to its current location, and is immobilized(Save ends)

18:59, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 33 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 4.  Living missile secondary attack vs reflex.
18:58, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 43 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 14.  Living Missle vs fort.

EpicOne
GM, 1425 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 29 Jan 2017
at 01:30
  • msg #683

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley's mind reaches out to grab the dragon--and it wriggles free, disappearing in a blast of light. It reappears much closer to Gromley. "Oho, lovely try, Gromley the Elusive. But you will not control me so easily."

The dragon uses a power called Prophetic Defense to add 4 to his Fort, causing Gromley's attack to miss. He then teleports to his current location.

Martha is up!

Initiative
Martha<==
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog, Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round , Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 DOMINATED until end of Dakranad’s next turn. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No0Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire4
Sonliin -27No0ProneUsed:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm0
Zog 42 temps No0STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used: 0
Dakranad-367No0 Grabbed by ONE Grabbing Hand(vs. Agon to escape), Immobilized until EOMarthaNT, Takes 2d10 damage when it attacks until EOMarthaNT, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used: 0

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Martha
player, 247 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sun 29 Jan 2017
at 11:26
  • msg #684

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

‘We will see about that Dakranad’, Martha replies, and with slow reptilian flaps, floats back towards him. ‘You will not attack my family, nor cause them to attack.’ She points at Darra and Darkra and utters a word she learned many, many years ago.

Martha: move 4, Sacred Armistice vs Darra & Dakra
Darra & Dakra unable to attack (save ends) & +5 to Martha’s healing word eoe.

Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
11:15, Today: Martha rolled 47 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 20.  use bennie.
11:15, Today: Martha rolled 34 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 7.  Sacred Armistice vs Dakranad.
11:18, Today: Martha rolled 36 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 9.  Sacred Armistice vs Dara.


EpicOne
GM, 1427 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 29 Jan 2017
at 19:35
  • msg #685

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir, you can post your non-action and your saving throw against the Armistice. Nice move, Martha :-)
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 245 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sun 29 Jan 2017
at 19:45
  • msg #686

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

For the first time in his existence, Darratheir had never felt so powerless. First, he felt the control of his entire body disappear in favor of Dakarnad's control and when he was going to be forced to attack one of his companion, Martha's pronounced some sacred words that let him completely unable to attack.

Shaking his head with vigor, he drew as much mental power he could to regain control over his body.

20:43, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 13 using 1d20 with rolls of 13.  Saving throw vs Sacred Armistice.
EpicOne
GM, 1428 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 29 Jan 2017
at 21:24
  • msg #687

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad blinks, rather surprised by this command. "I suppose, for the moment," he says grudgingly.

Darratheir is free of the effect; Dakranad still very much is under.

Sonliin is up!

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin<==
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog, Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round , Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 DOMINATED until end of Dakranad’s next turn. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No0Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice 4
Sonliin -27No0ProneUsed:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm0
Zog 42 temps No0STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used: 0
Dakranad-367No0Unable to attack, save ends; Grabbed by ONE Grabbing Hand(vs. Agon to escape),  Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used: 0

Sonliin
player, 502 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 30 Jan 2017
at 01:34
  • msg #688

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"This is getting old, lets see if you have a nice fall yourself!" Sonlinn said as lighting crackled around him. The force of the thunder pushing the dragon to the edge of the bridge.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
OOC:Minor:Divine Challenge (Dakranad is marked by Sonliin and Sonliin's attacks ignore any resistances/immunities(Paladin's Truth))
Standard:Thunderwave (Selecting out friends)  Hit 49 Fort for 49 thunder and try to push him off the edge.
Move:Stand back up
20:30, Yesterday: Sonliin rolled 3,46 using 2d6,3d8+33 with rolls of 2,1,5,5,3.  Damage.
20:29, Yesterday: Sonliin rolled 49 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 19.  Thunderwave.


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Agon
player, 423 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Mon 30 Jan 2017
at 17:55
  • msg #689

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon's powerful mind shattered the chains of fear that bound it.  "We'll see about that!"

His hands continued their assault, but with little success this time.

[Imm Int] Carcanet of Psychic Schism Daily Power: Cancel Stun, -2 to Attack and Will for duration of Stun.

[NA] Sage of Ages 7:
[Move x2] Direct Hands to attack twice
 Hand 1: Attack +27 vs Reflex, Miss
 Hand 2: Attack +33 vs reflex, Miss
[Minor] Sustain Hands
 

EpicOne
GM, 1429 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 31 Jan 2017
at 00:50
  • msg #690

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad laughs when Sonliin pushes him over the edges, as he hovers over the open air. "What a lovely push. Thank you, Sonliin. I think I shall enjoy the open air!" He flies out over the abyss and whirls, looking at the party and gathering himself. "Now, what next, hm?"

Dakranad has hover in his fly speed, so he does not fall when Sonliin hits him. STANDARD: Second Wind! Dakranad is +2 to his defenses until his next action and heals 275 hp. MOVE: Flies out over the open and hovers. Makes his saving throw against Martha's non-violence spell.

Harald is un-stunned and is up!

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald <==
Dakranad part 2
Zog, Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No1Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No0 DOMINATED until end of Dakranad’s next second turn. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No1  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No1 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No0Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice 4
Sonliin -27No0ProneUsed:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm0
Zog 42 temps No0STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used: 0
Dakranad-141No0+2 to defenses until next action, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind0

This message was last edited by the GM at 00:41, Thu 02 Feb 2017.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 519 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Tue 31 Jan 2017
at 21:33
  • msg #691

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

“Ye’re startin’ tae annoy me, laddie.” Harald burst free of his immobility only to see the dragon fly out of melee reach.

“An’ dinnae think that’ll save ye either.  Just you get yer arse ower here so Ah can gie ye a right spankin’”

Dakranad was almost physically dragged over towards Harald on the bridge; towards Harald and his deadly axe!  The axe crashed down, severing leathery skin and tendon.

“How dae ye like they apples?”


Move to Bridge edge
Warrior’s Urging - drag Dakranad 3 squares to within Harald’s melee reach.
Melee attack - CRIT!

21:24, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 14 using 3d10 with rolls of 2,6,6.  Crit damage.
Max Normal damage 2d10+18 = 38 plus 14 crit damage

Total damage 52 Plus 20 ongoing damage (save ends)

EpicOne
GM, 1431 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 2 Feb 2017
at 00:49
  • msg #692

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad glares down at Harald. "Ouch. Valiant but pointless. I will have your very own ally destroy you."

He buffets Harald a couple of times to try to budge him, but finds the dwarf formidable. He then turns to Darratheir. "Slave of the Arrow of Fate, destroy Harald for me."

Dakranad takes his ongoing 20 and is marked by Harald. Dakranad tries to wing buffet Harald twice and fails. He then provokes Harald's defender attack by attacking Darratheir with a close burst, hitting Darratheir's Will with a 47. Darratheir is still dominated and on his next turn will attack Harald. Dakranad takes 10 hp for not finishing his turn further away from Darratheir.

Harald, make your mark attack against Dakranad.

Zog is un-stunned and is up!

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog<==
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No1 DOMINATED until end of Dakranad’s next second turn. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No2 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No1Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice 4
Sonliin -27No1ProneUsed:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm0
Zog 42 temps No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used: 0
Dakranad-223No2Marketd by Harald, Vulnerable 3 to Zog's elemental attacks (save ends), Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind0

This message was last edited by the GM at 15:22, Thu 02 Feb 2017.
Zog the Faceless
player, 434 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 2 Feb 2017
at 01:07
  • msg #693

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog moves quickly to the north, keeping an eye on the dragon. He decides not to engage the beast in dialogue, leaving that for professional dragon-baiters like Martha and Darratheir. Rather, he lets his lightning do the talking. He traces an arcane symbol in the air and then with both hands hits the dragon with a potent blast of energy. He then traces another symbol in the air and unleashes a blast with force that surprises even him. He smiles slightly, assuming he got the beast's attention.

Move to 2 squares south of current location. Attack with Elemental Bolt + Elemental Escalation + Master's Surge, which means no use of Elemental Escalation this round as far as counting against my 4 uses. Hit Reflex 42 (or 45 if Benny required) for 84 lightning damage and Dakranad is vulnerable 3 to my lightning attacks (save ends, courtesy of Master's surge). Fly 2 squares north as part of that action to current spot.

Action Point, attack with Elemental Bolt + Learned Boost, take the Benny roll of a crit for a sweet 130 hp damage.

20:02, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 130 using 5d12+91 with rolls of 8,9,5,7,10.  Crit damage!
20:01, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 50 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 20.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
20:01, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 34 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 4.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
20:01, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 39 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 9.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
20:01, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 35 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 5.  Benny if needed.
20:01, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 41 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 11.  AP: Elem Bolt + Learned Boost.
20:00, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 74,10 using 4d12+40,2d10 with rolls of 12,8,10,4,2,8.  Damage.
19:59, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 45 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 15.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
19:59, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 36 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 6.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
19:59, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 38 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 8.  Benny if needed.
19:59, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 42 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 12.  ElemBolt+Elemboost+Master's Surge.

This message was last edited by the player at 01:10, Thu 02 Feb 2017.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 520 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Thu 2 Feb 2017
at 14:27
  • msg #694

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Darkanrad turned to attack Darratheir, Harald darted in and attacked once more.  His axe thwacked home into the dragon’s flank.

“Hey!  You!  Ah wiz talkin’ tae you, ya ignorant galloot!”


Devoted Challenge: When I make a melee basic attack granted by Combat Challenge,I gain a bonus to the attack and damage rolls equal to my Wisdom modifier /+4

Distracting Shield: hit a foe with an attack granted by my Combat Challenge feature, the target takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls until the start of my next turn.

14:25, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 36 using 2d10+19 with rolls of 7,10.  Damage.
14:24, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 50 using 1d20+35 with rolls of 15.  bennie.
14:24, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 36 using 1d20+35 with rolls of 1.  bennie.
14:24, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 36 using 1d20+35 with rolls of 1.  Combat Challenge attack.

EpicOne
GM, 1432 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 2 Feb 2017
at 15:21
  • msg #695

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad laughs as Harald hits him--and then takes two dizzying blasts of lightning from Zog. He turns his eye to Zog.

"On second thought, slave of the Arrow," he says, growling, "Kill that one first."

Harald hits Dakranad but Dakranad still hits Darratheir with his dominate attack. Zog, you needed Bennies to hit in both cases.

On his next turn, Darratheir will charge Zog.

Gromley is up!

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley<==

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No1 DOMINATED until end of Dakranad’s next second turn. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No2 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No1Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice 4
Sonliin -27No1ProneUsed:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm0
Zog 42 temps No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used: Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-473No2Marketd by Harald, +2 to defenses until next action, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind0

This message was last edited by the GM at 02:00, Sun 05 Feb 2017.
Gromley Underhill
player, 491 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 2 Feb 2017
at 15:41
  • msg #696

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 695):

Darrathier, be free and Attack the Dragon! Gromley orders via his mental command. Overrriding the dragon's control with his own powers of domination-and making his friend do what he would want to do anyways.

OOC: Gromley hits Darrathier with a power than lets him dominate someone. He should be able to free Darrathier from the dragon's control. Gromley is using his telepathy do issue the command, so the Dragon may not figure out what happened right away.

10:37, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 42 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 13.  Sudden control vs Darratheir, 6 psi points.

Lasts until the end of my next turn, and Darra gets +12 to hit and damage.

Move to current location.

This message was last edited by the player at 20:20, Thu 02 Feb 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1433 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 2 Feb 2017
at 19:01
  • msg #697

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley, make a Bluff check, please.
Gromley Underhill
player, 493 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 2 Feb 2017
at 19:05
  • msg #698

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 697):

OOC:-14:04, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 40 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 17.  Bluff check.
EpicOne
GM, 1434 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 4 Feb 2017
at 01:42
  • msg #699

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad does not notice as Gromley cleverly frees Darratheir of the dragon's control...

Nicely played, Gromley!

Martha is up!

Initiative
Martha<==
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No1 Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No2 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No1Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice 4
Sonliin -27No1ProneUsed:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm0
Zog 42 temps No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-473No2Marketd by Harald, +2 to defenses until next action, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind0

This message was last edited by the GM at 02:01, Sun 05 Feb 2017.
Martha
player, 249 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sat 4 Feb 2017
at 20:40
  • msg #700

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Why have you betrayed Bahamut?' Martha shouts the question at Dakranad. 'Don't you realise what you are doing? Have you made a deal with the mega-bitch Tiamat? She'll betray you - be sure of that.'

Martha keeps the pressure on the dragon, trying to stop him from focusing on her boys.

Wrath Upon Dragons vs Drakr, hit 45 vs will, 21 force damage, dazed & -4 to attacks eont - using a bennie.
Minor: Spirit of Healing (yellow star on map) any ally adjacent or on square gains +7hp per hit on Drakr.
Move


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
20:32, Today: Martha rolled 45 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 19.  Reroll bennie 10+.
20:32, Today: Martha rolled 28 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 2.  Reroll bennie 10+.
20:32, Today: Martha rolled 30 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 4.  Bennie.
20:31, Today: Martha rolled 34,21 using d20+26,d12+13 with rolls of 8,8.  Wrath Upon Dragons vs Drakr.


This message was last edited by the player at 20:41, Sat 04 Feb 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1436 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 5 Feb 2017
at 02:05
  • msg #701

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad seems shocked by this accusation. "I am not joining forces with the evil Tiamat. I will become her rival. It is by doing so that I HONOR my late lord, by taking his place."

He turns to Darratheir. "Kill Zog, Darratheir." He seems smug.

Poor Dakranad.

Darratheir is up! You are so not dominated any more per Gromley.

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir<==
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No1 Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No2 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No1Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -27No1ProneUsed:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm0
Zog 42 temps No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-494No2Dazed and -4 to attacks until EOMartha'sNT, Marketd by Harald, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind0

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 248 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sun 5 Feb 2017
at 08:49
  • msg #702

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir had just retrieve control over his body that he felt Dakranad presence in his mind once again. Silently obeying his order, he turned in the direction of Harald, ready to charge the Dwarf. Then, another order came and the Dragonborn turned toward Zog instead, once again ready to jump on his companion has if it was his new hunting prey and only desperation could be seen on his face as he was ordered to act against his will.

However, at the moment he was going to attack, the Barbarian heard Gromley's voice in his head. And what the Gnome was saying to him was relief to Darratheir. A large grin drew on his face as he winked at Zog. Doing a half turn, he looked at Dakranad right in his eyes. "I'm not your puppet, Dragon. Stop giving me orders or you could regret it."

He moved closer to the Dragon, slowly as to show him he had lost all control over the Barbarian and when he was close enough so that Dakranad could fill him breath, he added : "In fact, you will regret it. What would happen if I was to break your wings, Dragon? Would you softly fall on this bridge, in the middle of all of us or would you inevitably fall in this pit bellow ? Let's try!"

And before his opponent could react, Darratheir meddled in Dakranad's mind to show him the many way he could kill him. "You who like to be in my mind, do you like how I now am in yours, Dragon ?"


Move action: 1 East
Standard action: Wave of Terror - 48 vs Will - 29 Psychic damage and the target falls prone. Until the end of my next turn, it cannot stand if I'm next to him.
Dakranad also takes 12 fire damage from Desert Wind Rage. He is also dazed until the start of its next turn.

I used 1 benny.

Aura of Fear
Until the stance ends, when a nonminion enemy starts its turn within two squares of me, it must end it's turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage.
Desert Wind Rage
Until the rage ends, at the start of each of my turns, I deal 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me.

09:39, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 39 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 8.  Wave of Terror vs D's Will.
09:39, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 48 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 17.  Benny reroll.
09:40, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 29 using 2d8+14 with rolls of 7,8.  Damage roll.

This message was last edited by the player at 13:28, Mon 06 Feb 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1437 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 6 Feb 2017
at 19:32
  • msg #703

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The dragon rather involuntarily falls to his knees. Inasmuch as one can detect shock on the face of the dragon, so one detects now.

Hit as per Darratheir's turn!

Sonliin is up!

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin<==
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 50 temps + -29 No1 Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, 6pp0
Harald 49 temps + -35 No2 Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 38 temps No1Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -27No1ProneUsed:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm0
Zog 42 temps No1STUNNED until Dakranad’s first turn next round  Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-537No2Prone, unable to stand while Darratheir is next to him until EODar'sNT, Dazed and -4 to attacks until EOMartha'sNT, Marketd by Harald, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind0

Sonliin
player, 503 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 7 Feb 2017
at 03:27
  • msg #704

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Standing up, Sonliin smashed his warhammer into the dragon laying next to him.


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OOC:Should have Divine Challenge up from last turn
Move stand up.
Standard:Overwhelming Fervor
Hit AC 47 for 38 damage
22:26, Today: Sonliin rolled 47,38 using d20+30,5d10+17 with rolls of 17,5,5,6,4,1.  Overwhelming Fervor .


Agon
player, 424 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Tue 7 Feb 2017
at 19:31
  • msg #705

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon's hands of force slammed into the dragon, as he continued to press their best attacks.

[NA] Sage of Ages: 3
[Move x2] Direct Hands to attack twice
 Hand 1: Attack +38 vs Reflex, Miss
 Hand 2: Attack +43 vs reflex, 37 Force Damage and grabbed
[Minor] Sustain Hands

EpicOne
GM, 1440 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 9 Feb 2017
at 04:28
  • msg #706

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The dragon, reeling from Sonliin's blow, feels the crush of Agon's mystical hand. It roars and breathes a blast of brilliant light which washes over those in front of him; Harald and Martha get the worst of it, their eyes dazzled by the light.

Sonliin, I had you place Divine Challenge on Dakranad THIS round as I missed you doing it last round.

When bloodied by Agon, Dakranad gets a FREE action (yes, it happens when he is dazed, do not argue unless you want to lose all your Bennies, about which I am not kidding) to use Bloodied Breath. Misses Sonliin and Darratheir for 13 radiant damage, hits Harald for 27 radiant and Harald is blinded (save ends). Martha is critted for 46 hp radiant and is blinded (save ends). (Martha, I'm forgetting if you have radiant resistance--if so PM me and I'll correct your HP total below.)

Dakranad's turn: MINOR action to teleport and attack Gromley, critting for 32 hp damage with a claw, and then teleporting again, just missing Zog.

IT IS NOT ANOTHER PC'S TURN YET.

Sonliin, please let me know what radiant damage the dragon takes from your mark. Note that he has some radiant resistance so he may not take all that damage.

Gromley, do you have an interrupt you want to use to prevent the attack above from hitting?

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1<==
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 37 temps + -29 No1 Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 33 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, 6pp0
Harald 22 temps + -35 No2BLINDED, save ends. Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -8 No1Blinded (save ends), Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -40No1 Used:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm, Overwhelming Fervor0
Zog 42 temps No1 Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-612YES2Marked by Sonliin (Divine Challenge), Prone, unable to stand while Darratheir is next to him until EODar'sNT, Dazed and -4 to attacks until EOMartha'sNT, Marketd by Harald, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind0

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:23, Mon 13 Feb 2017.
Gromley Underhill
player, 494 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 9 Feb 2017
at 04:45
  • msg #707

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Ooc - considering I still have 1 temp HP left, I am good.  He basically crit on me and did not even muss my hair...hehehe
Sonliin
player, 504 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Thu 9 Feb 2017
at 21:11
  • msg #708

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Making assumption on Sonliin's behalf--14 Thunder damage thanks to feat. NPC'd
EpicOne
GM, 1441 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 9 Feb 2017
at 21:21
  • msg #709

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad disappears in a burst of light and viciously attacks Gromley, gashing at his cloak of courage. He then teleports again and narrowly misses Zog. He then teleports himself well away from the party, glaring at you malevolently.

Dakranad's turn, part 2: ACTION POINT to MOVE: Teleport to current location. Note that the attacks above did include the -4 to hit from Martha.

Harald is up!

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald <==
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 37 temps + -29 No1 Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 1 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, 6pp0
Harald 22 temps + -35 No2BLINDED, save ends. Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -8 No1Blinded (save ends), Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -40No1 Used:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm, Overwhelming Fervor0
Zog 42 temps No1 Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-612YES1Marked by Sonliin (Divine Challenge),  Dazed and -4 to attacks until EOMartha'sNT, Marketd by Harald, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind, Breath weapon (recharge 5-6), Bloodied Breath0

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:24, Mon 13 Feb 2017.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 521 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Fri 10 Feb 2017
at 00:30
  • msg #710

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

“Dinnae think that flyin’ oot there is gonna help ye, ya big galoot.”

Harald used the power of his Boots of Speed to rush along the bridge to get closer to Dakranad.  Once in position he hurled his axe at the hovering beast.



Boots of Speed; +2 to move.

Dwarven Throwers - level 10;  Property:  Gain a +2 item bonus to thrown weapon damage rolls

Power (Encounter - standard action)
Make a ranged basic attack with my melee weapon using my strength mod on the attack
damage rolls, as if the weapon had the heavy thrown weapon property.  The weapon automatically returns to my grip after the attack.

00:24, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 48 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 17.  Thrown axe at Drakanrad.
00:25, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 32 using 2d10+17 with rolls of 8,7.  damage .



Cancel these.  I forgot the thrown attack is encounter only.
00:26, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 26 using 2d10+17 with rolls of 6,3.
00:25, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 43 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 12.  bennie.
00:25, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 33 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 2.  bennie.
00:25, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 39 using 1d20+31 with rolls of 8.  AP attack with thrown axe.

EpicOne
GM, 1443 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 11 Feb 2017
at 16:22
  • msg #711

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald's axe hits the dragon, gashing it. The dragon fixes Harald with a fell look. "You are truly irritating," he says in a roar.

He teleports closer to the party a bit and then calls out to Darratheir again, who is once again under the dragon's control!! "Destroy Zog," he commands the dragonborn. He then looks at Gromley, an amused look on his face.

He uses his other action point to teleport to his current location and then attacks with Dakranad's Command, hitting Will of 39 on Darratheir. Darratheir is Dominated until end of Dakranad's second turn next round. Takes 10 psychic damage for finishing closer to Darratheir.

Zog is up! Gromley, do not take your turn until Zog goes.

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog<==
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 37 temps + -29 No1Dominated until end of Dakranad's second turn next round. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 1 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, 6pp0
Harald 22 temps + -35 No2BLINDED, save ends. Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -8 No1Blinded (save ends), Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -40No1 Used:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm, Overwhelming Fervor0
Zog 42 temps No1 Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-654YES0Marked by Sonliin (Divine Challenge),  Dazed and -4 to attacks until EOMartha'sNT, Marketd by Harald, Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind, Breath weapon (recharge 5-6), Bloodied Breath0

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:24, Mon 13 Feb 2017.
Zog the Faceless
player, 436 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Sat 11 Feb 2017
at 22:11
  • msg #712

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog raises his hand and unleashes another bolt of lightning that hits the traitor dragon hard on the side. He then moves up to be near Darratheir--but not too near. "Over here, Darratheir!" he says merrily hoping his positioning will make it hard for the deadly dragonborn to actually attack...

Well, I can't complain about my luck this fight. Elemental Bolt + Elemental Escalation--another crit on Dakranad! 138 lightning damage to Dakranad and he's vulnerable 3 to my lightning attacks until end of my next turn. Then move to current location, where the dominated Darratheir can't charge me.
17:07, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 138 using 5d12+87 with rolls of 11,12,10,8,10.  Another crit!! Woo!!
17:06, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 52 using 1d20+32 with rolls of 20.  Elem Bolt + Elem Esc on big D.

Gromley Underhill
player, 497 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Sat 11 Feb 2017
at 23:18
  • msg #713

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 711):

"My goodness. I hope my own immortality does not make me as smugly arrogant as you. I mean, I might be surprised when I keep trying the same thing over and over and expect the same result, only to keep being surprised!"

He snaps his fingers, and Darratheir vanishes.

"Like that for example..."

OOC: Using Space vortex with 6 psi points. I am forgoing the damage it normally does to just remove Darra from play until the end of my next action. Therefore bypassing both of the dragon's actions in attempting to control Darra. Granted Darra will not be able to attack, but he wont be attacking anyone. Also, while I know creatures cannot teleport or be teleported inside the Dragon's aura-its only an aura 3, and therefore Darra and I are well outside its range.

18:12, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 38 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 11.  Bennie re-roll.
18:11, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 32 using 1d20+27 with rolls of 5.  Space Vortex vs Darra, 6 psi points.

This message was last edited by the player at 23:24, Sat 11 Feb 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1444 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sun 12 Feb 2017
at 19:05
  • msg #714

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad roars in pain as Zog blasts him. "If none else fall, YOU WILL, Zog the Wretched," roars the dragon. He barely seems to notice Gromley's gambit which probably saves Zog from a taste of the Arrow of Fate.

That works, Gromley.

Martha is up!

Initiative
Martha <==
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 37 temps + -29 No1Out of play until EOGromley's NT, Dominated until end of Dakranad's second turn next round. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 1 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, 12pp0
Harald 22 temps + -35 No2BLINDED, save ends. Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -8 No1Blinded (save ends), Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -40No1 Used:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm, Overwhelming Fervor0
Zog 42 temps No1 Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-792YES0Marked by Sonliin (Divine Challenge),  Dazed and -4 to attacks until EOMartha'sNT, Marketd by Harald, Vulnerable 3 to Zog's attacks until EOZog'sNT,Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind, Breath weapon (recharge 5-6), Bloodied Breath0

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:24, Mon 13 Feb 2017.
Martha
player, 252 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Sun 12 Feb 2017
at 21:04
  • msg #715

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha, blinded, has no idea what’s going on. She slowly feels her way up the bridge until she is closer to the traitorous dragon, then screams out an oath against all draconoids. ‘Vile glistening monsters! You are all worms – all of you!’ she cries out in rage and frustration.

DRAKR 30 rad dmg, restrained, grants CA eont.
EVERYONE: +1 atks +3 dmg eont.


Move 5 north
Turn Undead vs Drakr (no blind; +2 CA) hit 44 vs will, 30 radiant dmg & restained eont (Ring of Zealous).
All creatures in 10 get +1 attacks & +3 dmg eont & +1 rad atks to Martha; +6 thps.


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20:58, Today: Martha rolled 44,27 using D20+28,3d10+13 with rolls of 16,4,4,6.  Bennie.
20:58, Today: Martha rolled 33,30 using D20+28,3d10+13 with rolls of 5,8,4,5.  Turn Undead vs Drakr (no blind; +2 CA)


EpicOne
GM, 1445 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 13 Feb 2017
at 02:30
  • msg #716

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha's blast of positive energy barely hurts the dragon, but it certainly confounds and restrains him!

Darratheir, meanwhile, attacks phantom Zogs in the netherworld.

Dragon only takes 5 damage from Martha's Turn, but he is Restrained and grants CA.

Sonliin is up!

EVERYONE NOTE: You have +1 attacks & +3 dmg while within 10 squares of Martha.

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin<==
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 37 temps + -29 No1Out of play until EOGromley's NT, Dominated until end of Dakranad's second turn next round. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 1 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, 12pp0
Harald 22 temps + -35 No2BLINDED, save ends. Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha -8 No1Blinded (save ends), Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -40No1 Used:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm, Overwhelming Fervor0
Zog 42 temps No1 Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-797YES0Restrained  & grants CA until EOMartha's NT, Marked by Sonliin (Divine Challenge), Marketd by Harald, Vulnerable 3 to Zog's attacks until EOZog'sNT,Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind, Breath weapon (recharge 5-6), Bloodied Breath0

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:24, Mon 13 Feb 2017.
Sonliin
player, 505 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 13 Feb 2017
at 04:48
  • msg #717

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Stepping forward to get closer to the dragon, Sonliin blasted Dakranad with beams of rainbow colored light, catching the creature fulling in the blast.

OOC:
Since he is marked by Sonliin, Paladin's Truth allows him to ignore any resistance or immunity
Crit for 36 Fire + 5 on going, (fire, save ends), 36 poison + 5 on going (poison, save ends), Dazed (save ends) plus 16 radiant (Plus 6 (or 9?) from Martha) Needs to make each save separately)
23:32, Today: Sonliin rolled 48 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 20.  Prismatic beams fort/ref/will.
23:38, Today: Sonliin rolled 16 using 5d6 with rolls of 4,3,2,2,5.  crit damage (radiant)

This message was last edited by the GM at 21:25, Mon 13 Feb 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1446 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 13 Feb 2017
at 21:29
  • msg #718

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad roars in rage as it takes significant damage from radiant energy yet again, an insult to its very nature.

Sonliin hits for 82 not including the ongoing--I only see +3 to damage from Martha, Sonliin.

Agon is up!

EVERYONE NOTE: You have +1 attacks & +3 dmg while within 10 squares of Martha.

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon<==
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands  0
Darratheir 37 temps + -29 No1Out of play until EOGromley's NT, Dominated until end of Dakranad's second turn next round. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley 1 temps  No2  Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, 12pp0
Harald 22 temps + -35 No2BLINDED, save ends. Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 6 temps + -8 No1Blinded (save ends), Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -40No1 Used:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm, Overwhelming Fervor0
Zog 42 temps No1 Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-888YES05 onoing fire, 5 ongoing poison (save for each), Restrained  & grants CA until EOMartha's NT, Marked by Sonliin (Divine Challenge), Marketd by Harald, Vulnerable 3 to Zog's attacks until EOZog'sNT,Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind, Breath weapon (recharge 5-6), Bloodied Breath0

Agon
player, 425 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Mon 13 Feb 2017
at 23:07
  • msg #719

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon's hands grabbed spikes on Dakranad's body and held tight, using the dragon's strength against itself.

[NA] Sage of Ages: 10
[Move x2] Direct Hands to attack twice
 Hand 1: Attack +49 vs reflex, 64 Force Damage and grabbed
 Hand 2: Attack +44 vs reflex, 36 Force Damage and grabbed
[Minor] Sustain Hands
18:06, Today: Agon rolled 36 using 2d10+27 with rolls of 3,6.  damage.
18:05, Today: Agon rolled 17 using 5d6 with rolls of 4,5,3,2,3.  crit damage.
18:05, Today: Agon rolled 44 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 15.  Hand 2.
18:05, Today: Agon rolled 49 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 20.  Hand 1.
18:05, Today: Agon rolled 10 using 1d20 with rolls of 10.  sage of ages.


This message was last edited by the GM at 23:08, Mon 13 Feb 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1447 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 13 Feb 2017
at 23:44
  • msg #720

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Dakranad roars in indignation and pain when Agon's first hand grabs him. However, when the second hand moves to grab the dragon, it teleports away from the Bigby's Hand near the party. He then seems to explode in a flurry of energy, lashing at the eyes and minds of Harald, Zog, Gromley and Sonliin, leaving them reeling. He then teleports next to Gromley, delivers a scratch to the gnome, and appears next to Zog, slashing at him as well.

Despite this flurry of activity, the dragon seems concerned now...

The first of Agon's fists crits, but the second roll misses due to an Immediate Interrupt that also allows him to teleport near the party.

STANDARD: Using his last secret weapon, Dakranad uses his Encounter power (close burst 10 targeting 4 PCs) and a BENNY to hit Harald and  Zog with 18 radiant damage, 15 ongoing radiant damage and dazes them (save ends ongoing and dazed). Gromley uses Intellect Fortress to avoid being hit (see below); Sonliin uses Shield (see below). As part of same action, teleport near Gromley & Agon.
MINOR: Teleport slightly to his east and attack Gromley, hitting AC 44 for 29 damage. Then teleport near Zog and hit AC 40 for 30 hp.
MOVE: Teleport off the bridge to current location.

Harald is up! Note that you are Dazed (save ends), Harald.

EVERYONE NOTE: You have +1 attack rolls & +3 dmg while within 10 squares of Martha.

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald <==
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands, Sage of the Ages  0
Darratheir 37 temps + -29 No1Out of play until EOGromley's NT, Dominated until end of Dakranad's second turn next round. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley -28  No2 Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, Intellect Fortress, 12pp0
Harald 4 temps + -35 No2 15 ongoing radiant damage and dazed (save ends ongoing and dazed). Used:   Devastation’s Wake0
Martha 6 temps + -8 No1Blinded (save ends), Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -58No1 Used:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm, Overwhelming Fervor, Shield0
Zog -6 No115 ongoing radiant damage and dazed (save ends ongoing and dazed).  Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-952YES05 onoing fire, 5 ongoing poison (save for each), Restrained  & grants CA until EOMartha's NT, Marked by Sonliin (Divine Challenge), Marketd by Harald, Vulnerable 3 to Zog's attacks until EOZog'sNT,Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind, Breath weapon (recharge 5-6), Bloodied Breath, Dimensional Flurry, 1 Benny (2 left)0

This message was last edited by the GM at 11:32, Wed 15 Feb 2017.
Gromley Underhill
player, 499 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 14 Feb 2017
at 17:09
  • msg #721

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley surrounds himself with a glowing barrier to avoid the blast, but still takes a slash to the back from the dragon's teleportation.

(OOC:
Intellect Fortress-Encounter, Immediate Interrupt. Trigger-you are hit.
Effect-Choose defense-until end of next turn, gets power bonus equal to cha
bonus to that defense. Gromley's reflexes goes up by 7, thus causing the first attack to miss him. The attack against his AC still hits.)

Sonliin
player, 507 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 14 Feb 2017
at 18:20
  • msg #722

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin, feeling the disruption caused by the sudden movement of Dakranad, quickly cast a spell. A shimmering aura deflected the attack.

OOC: Immediate Interrupt. Shield +4 to AC/Reflex until end of my next turn.
Harald Gaptooth
player, 522 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Wed 15 Feb 2017
at 02:02
  • msg #723

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald was not nonplussed by  Dakranad’s dazing attack.  He used his Dreadnaught’s abilities to shrug off the effect of the attack.  Sure it cost him in pain but that was of no account.  Then, instantly, he called upon the power of his magic bracers to stave off the ongoing damage.

“That wisna nice at a’, ya big galoot.” He cried.  “Ah’m gonna whip yer big fat arse for that.”

He strode across the bridge, unleashing the power of his Warsheath Armour as he did so.  The dragon was pulled inexorably across the parapet and into contact with the gallant dwarf.

It was then that Harald burst into action like a buzz saw.  First he walloped the dragon with a heartening blow.  It was so good the dwarf felt re-invigorated.

Unfailing Resources: can take 10 damage to save automatically vs save ends effect.
Bracers of Wound Closure Daily - Immediate Reaction)  The ongoing effect ends.
Move; as per map
Warsheath Armour +4; Daily - minor action) Enemies within 4 are pulled adjacent.
VICTORIOUS SURGE +31 vs AC;  Damage 3d10+15;  If hit, regain hp = 49.  Miss but Reliable
MBA (2) AP spent
Dreadnought Action: Spend AP to attack;  gain resist 10 till somnt


01:48, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 36 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 3.  Victorious surge.
01:48, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 38 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 5.  bennie.
01:48, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 47 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 14.  bennie.
01:48, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 38 using 3d10+18 with rolls of 10,3,7.

01:52, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 36 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 3.  MBA 2. (AP)
01:52, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 49 using 1d20+33 with rolls of 16.  bennie.
01:52, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 31 using 2d10+18 with rolls of 7,6.  damage.

If both hit then 69 hp.



This message was last edited by the player at 15:37, Wed 15 Feb 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1449 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 15 Feb 2017
at 11:50
  • msg #724

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

As Harald swings at the dragon, its prescient powers kick in and it vanishes, teleporting back over the abyss and leering at Harald. Despite the fear quaking it from Martha's earlier command, it then vanishes and reappears a small distance away from some of the party, its eye particularly on Zog, as it breathes pure energy on several of you, dazzling your eyes.

Dakranad uses his Immediate Interrupt to negate Harald's Victorious surge hit by adding +4 to his AC for that attack, and teleports 6 squares.

Harald does not expend Victorious Surge, as it is a Reliable power, and does not spend an Action Point.

On its turn, it teleports again to current location. Its breath weapon recharges, so it breathes on Sonliin (Reflex 49), Martha (Reflex 44) and Zog (Reflex 48) for 21 Radiant damage and each of you are Blind (save ends). Sonliin has already used his Immediate Interrupt this round.

He takes his 10 damage (5 fire, 5 poison) but fails both saves.

Sonliin is Bloodied.

Zog is up! Reminder that you are blind for the moment, Zog.

Initiative
Martha
Darratheir
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog <==
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands, Sage of the Ages  0
Darratheir 37 temps + -29 No1Out of play until EOGromley's NT, Dominated until end of Dakranad's second turn next round. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley -28  No2 Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, Intellect Fortress, 12pp0
Harald 4 temps + -35 No2  Used:   Devastation’s Wake, Unfailing Resources, Bracers of Wound Closure, Warsheath Armor Daily0
Martha -23 No1Blinded (save ends), Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -79YES1Blind (save ends) Used:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm, Overwhelming Fervor, Shield0
Zog -27 No1Blind (save ends), 15 ongoing radiant damage and dazed (save ends ongoing and dazed).  Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-962YES05 onoing fire, 5 ongoing poison (save for each), Restrained  & grants CA until EOMartha's NT, Marked by Sonliin (Divine Challenge), Vulnerable 3 to Zog's attacks until EOZog'sNT,Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind, Breath weapon (recharge 5-6), Bloodied Breath, Dimensional Flurry, 1 Benny (2 left)0

Zog the Faceless
player, 440 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 16 Feb 2017
at 02:39
  • msg #725

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog reels a bit but, even half-dazed and blind, manages to point at Dakranad and deliver a blast of fire that catches the traitor-dragon in a ball of fire. He keeps the taunting down for the moment, as he is not able to properly defend against the dragon for the moment.

Blind, so use area affect attack. Ignition, hits Fort 48 for 46 fire. Create zone that does 6 fire damage to any creature that enters or ends its turn there.

21:31, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 46 using 2d10+36 with rolls of 5,5.  Ignition damage.
21:30, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 48 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 18.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
21:30, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 31 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 1.  re-rolling until 10 or better.
21:30, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 39 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 9.  Benny.
21:30, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 37 using 1d20+30 with rolls of 7.  Ignition on big D.

Gromley Underhill
player, 500 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Thu 16 Feb 2017
at 05:28
  • msg #726

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley does not like to be hurt, and he likes his clothes ripped even less. As a result, he attempts to take control of the Dragon's wings-just for a bit, and move it right next to the very angry dwarf. Then he returns Darratheir from his other dimensional prison-who now should be over the whole dragon mind control thing. Of course, Gromley surrounds himself with a shield of mental force just in case the Dragoon survives this...

(OOC-Using Sudden control to move Dragon to current location. Dragon is not dominated or anything, just now in melee range of PO'd PCs.

00:21, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 44 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 15.  Bennie re-roll to get over 10+.
00:21, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 38 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 9.  Bennie re-roll.
00:21, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 31 using 1d20+29 with rolls of 2.  Sudden control.

Using the following on myself as a minor action after that.

Mind Shroud: Encounter, Minor action. Until the end of users next turn, has
superior cover and is slowed.)

This message was last edited by the GM at 13:35, Thu 16 Feb 2017.
EpicOne
GM, 1450 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Thu 16 Feb 2017
at 13:40
  • msg #727

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog continues to harass the dragon with his attacks, not hurting it as much as before but still shoving it proverbially closer to death. Then Gromley literally brings it next to the others as its eyes go wide...

Well, that certainly puts a damper on Dakranad's plans :-)

Zog, you owe me two saving throws, please.

Martha and Darratheir are up! This should be fun. Sonliin and Agon, do NOT take your turns yet, please.

Initiative
Martha, Darratheir<==
Sonliin
Agon
Dakranad part 1
Harald
Dakranad part 2
Zog
Gromley

PLEASE NOTE THE DRAGON'S AURA. Also, you’ve determined that it has some resistance to Radiant attacks.

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


Terrain Features:
Illumination: Bright Light. The golden curtain and the radiant sun fill the area with bright light.
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.
Golden Radiance: The golden light shining from the gateway loosens the soul’s ties to the body. Mortal creatures lingering too close are subject to an attack. Sonliin, Martha and Agon recognize this danger by taking 10 and share with the group.
Bridge Attack:
Opportunity Action   Divine
Trigger: A mortal creature starts its turn in a square containing
golden radiance
Target: The triggering creature Attack: +32 vs. Will
Hit: The target is dazed (save ends).
First Failed Saving Throw: The target is stunned (save ends) instead.
Second Failed Saving Throw: The character is pulled into the light unless stopped by the angel and moves onto a higher plane of existence (the character dies).


Character   Damage to Character   Bloodied?Action PointsConditionsNotesHealing Surges Used
Agon 32 temps + -1 No2Grasping Hands active Used: Bewitching Gaze, Bigby’s Grasping Hands, Sage of the Ages  0
Darratheir 37 temps + -29 No1Out of play until EOGromley's NT, Dominated until end of Dakranad's second turn next round. Aura of Fear: Dakranad must end its turn farther from me or take 10 psychic damage. Darratheir deals 12 fire damage to each enemy within 5 squares of me. Used: Thunderfury Rage, Dragonfear Overwhelming 2
Gromley -28  No2 Used: Living Barrage, Living Missile, Intellect Fortress, 12pp0
Harald 4 temps + -35 No2  Used:   Devastation’s Wake, Unfailing Resources, Bracers of Wound Closure, Warsheath Armor Daily0
Martha -23 No1Blinded (save ends), Fly speed 5 (hover), all creatures within 2 squares gain +1 to hit and +3 to damage  Used: Cloak of Courage, Supernal Radiance, Awful to Behold, Oath of Enmity, Draconic Anathema, Radiant Sundial, Immortal Curse, Fire with Fire,  Sacred Armistice, Wrath Upon Dragons4
Sonliin -79YES1Blind (save ends) Used:Illusory Wall, Promise of Storm, Overwhelming Fervor, Shield0
Zog -42 No1Blind (save ends), 15 ongoing radiant damage and dazed (save ends ongoing and dazed).  Used:Learned Boost, Master's Boost 0
Dakranad-1008YES05 onoing fire, 5 ongoing poison (save for each), Restrained  & grants CA until EOMartha's NT, Marked by Sonliin (Divine Challenge), Vulnerable 3 to Zog's attacks until EOZog'sNT,Aura 3: creatures cannot use teleportation powers or effects to enter or exit squares inside the aura. Used:  Frightful Presence, Second Wind, Breath weapon (recharge 5-6), Bloodied Breath, Dimensional Flurry, 1 Benny (2 left)0

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 254 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Thu 16 Feb 2017
at 19:31
  • msg #728

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Finally returning from another dimension, Darratheir had the great pleasure to find himself near Dakranad. Seeing Harald on his other flank, the Dragonborn had a great smile covering his disfigured face. "Oh, that will be fun for sure!"

Taking a firm grip on the Arrow of Fate, he looked at the Dragon, impassive. "What will you do now that you can't control me ? Judging by your pitiful state, my friends here have had good fun with you while I was away. But I might be the one who will end you. With the same Arrow of Fate you used to control my mind. You shouldn't have pissed me off!"

Raising his weapon high in the air, he finally yelled with all his rage. "NOW, DIE!" He then hit Dakkranad with all the ferocity he had to retain because of the repeated control to a point where he was so enraged he attacked twice.


Standard action: Frightening Strike - 55 vs AC - Crit for 138 damage and he is dazed UEoDakranadNT. He also take a -6 penalty to attack rolls UEoDarraNT.
Free MBA from Crit : 44 vs AC for 19 damage

I used a Benny.

20:11, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 38 using 1d20+35 with rolls of 3.  Frightening Strike vs Dakranad.
20:11, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 55 using 1d20+35 with rolls of 20.  Benny reroll.
20:15, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 138 using 75+9d12 with rolls of 2,5,10,12,4,10,1,10,9.
20:17, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 44 using 1d20+34 with rolls of 10.  Free MBA from Rampage.
20:19, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 19 using 2d12+7 with rolls of 2,10.  MBA damage.

This message was last edited by the player at 19:31, Thu 16 Feb 2017.
Martha
player, 253 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Thu 16 Feb 2017
at 20:21
  • msg #729

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

After dispelling the dragon’s magical effects on herself Sonlin and Zog, Martha rushes forward after her boy Darratheir, just to make sure the dragon doesn’t crush him in its dying throes.

Purify (minor) all save ends conditions end on Martha, Sonlin and Zog: that is blinded, dazed and ongoing dmg.
Move 5 N
Awful to Behold vs Drark (OoE; +2 CA; +1  rad) hit wsdm 46, 29 radiant dmg and blinded and grants CA eont. +6 thps to Martha. +1 bonus to attack and +3 bonus to dmg to all creatures in 10 eont.


Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
20:13, Today: Martha rolled 20 using 1d20 with rolls of 20.  save vs blind (last round).
20:13, Today: Martha rolled 41,46,29,26 using D20+32,D20+32,6d4+11,6d4+11 with rolls of 9,14,4,4,1,4,3,2,4,4,1,1,2,3.  Awful to Behold vs Drark (OoE; +2 CA; +1  rad)

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Zog the Faceless
player, 441 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Fri 17 Feb 2017
at 00:58
  • msg #730

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha, if you want to eliminate conditions on someone else, I made both my saves.
19:57, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 16,13 using 1d20,1d20 with rolls of 16,13.  Saves on my turn.

EpicOne
GM, 1451 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Fri 17 Feb 2017
at 21:12
  • msg #731

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

For one of those rare moments, an enemy actually takes a command from a hero. After being blinded by Martha, Dakranad swings its head around right into the path of Darratheir's blow, which cuts the dragon's neck. Black blood sprays everywhere as the dragon flails. Darratheir brings his blade down again into the wound and he is drenched in Dakranad's life-blood.

Dakranad staggers back. "NO! I was to be a god, you see! A god...."

He collapses square on the middle of the walkway, unmoving. The party can see the Creation Spark burning in a small pouch of woven gold around his neck, now easily within reach.

It is at this point, the party's attention is focused again on the bridge.  The bridge stretches ahead, vanishing into a curtain of golden light. A magnificent figure stands before it—an angel. Its obscured features reveal little of its intent, but the flaming sword it wields suggests only worthy souls can pass. Throughout this entire battle, the angel has simply stood watch, and continues to do so.
Martha
player, 254 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Fri 17 Feb 2017
at 21:37
  • msg #732

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha runs forward before anyone can react and flings the creation spark off the bridge. 'This corruption ends here. Let's end this nonsense,' she declares. 'All this desiring to be a god just fucks up the world.'
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 256 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Sat 18 Feb 2017
at 09:06
  • msg #733

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Covered in black blood, Darratheir moved a bit away from the dragon corpse and he cleaned the Arrow of Fate. "We are one step closer to the balance of power you are seeking, Arrow." he whispered to himself.

Then, without cleaning himself too much, he moved back to were his bear skin were so he could retrieve it and he knelt down. Searching in his backpack, he retrieved his torch and the pouch containing the black powder he had already used in the past. Igniting a black fire and extinguishing it with his bare hand as usual, he completed his ritual and whispered once again. "And I'm one step closer to my revenge."

When he was done, he began to properly clean himself and his clothes before joining the rest of the group.
Sonliin
player, 508 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 20 Feb 2017
at 02:02
  • msg #734

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Hold Martha! We need that to restore Bahamut. Better in our hands than anyone elses! Sonliin said as he headed towards the edge.
EpicOne
GM, 1454 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Mon 20 Feb 2017
at 03:01
  • msg #735

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Everyone who's going to try to prevent Martha from throwing the spark over the edge roll initiative to see if someone beats her to it. No attack powers on Martha, however--grappling, interposing your bodies etc. are acceptable ways to deal with this.

And if Martha succeeds, you are definitely eligible to jump after the spark etc. Initiative first, though.

Sonliin
player, 509 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 20 Feb 2017
at 04:40
  • msg #736

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

23:39, Today: Sonliin rolled 20 using 1d20+13 with rolls of 7.  Init.
Martha
player, 255 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Mon 20 Feb 2017
at 09:02
  • msg #737

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha hesitates in the act of throwing the spark as Sonliin speaks. 'Yes but it's not our hands the spark will remain in. We will be handing it over to those blasted angels and the other godly servants. An item of such power as this godspark will only wreak havok in the world. It should be destroyed.'

I really don't think there is any need for initiative or grappling! But if you want go ahead, Martha will not resist so it's an auto-success.
Sonliin
player, 510 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Mon 20 Feb 2017
at 12:43
  • msg #738

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Then we need to make sure that they are going to use it for the best of everyone living here rather than just themselves." Sonliin said "Bringing Bahamut back will he;p restore balance. If we do not, then the chaos will wrack the realms."
Gromley Underhill
player, 502 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Mon 20 Feb 2017
at 16:01
  • msg #739

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley floats between Sonlin and Martha, tapping his fingers together. "Martha has a point. Angels and their like are hardly perfect-as we have seen first hand. However, destroying the spark would insure five headed fiend's dominance. We must not act in haste-and whatever we choose-we must make an informed choice."
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 258 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Mon 20 Feb 2017
at 16:39
  • msg #740

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Moving closer to Martha, Darratheir stretched his opened hand. "You can give it to me if you wish. I am bond to the Arrow of Fate and our role is to restore the balance between Tiamat and Bahamut. Whomever would like to stop us would have to kill me first."

He then looked behind his shoulder to see Dakranad's body. "And I will remind them how I brought this dragon life to a close."
Zog the Faceless
player, 442 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Mon 20 Feb 2017
at 19:10
  • msg #741

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog's eyes go wide as Martha moves to throw away the object of their little quest. He relaxes visibly when she pauses. He then nods. "I think Darratheir's on to something. If he bears the Arrow of Fate, maybe they'll let him in past the big blazing light-gate and not leave it in the hands of strangers. Let me try."

He approaches to a reasonable distance and addresses the angel. "In the name of Bahamut, I seek an audience with you, mighty angel!"

If the angel as much as looks at him, he will regale it with the story of their quest, ending with, "I swear on my life and in the name of Bahamut my friend that this is the truth. If you let Darratheir and Amyria past, they will complete the task at hand and bring Bahamut back. This is the simple truth."
Harald Gaptooth
player, 523 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 02:01
  • msg #742

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Yikes!"

Harald started to move towards Martha as her arm went up and her intention looked clear.  He knew he would be far too slow to stop her from throwing the Spark from the bridge but if she did throw it, he wanted to be ready to follow it down.

As the action seemed to be stalled, he waited patiently to see if the silver tongues of his companions would persuade Martha to hold her action.  But still he was ready to jump!
EpicOne
GM, 1455 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 02:52
  • msg #743

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Requested skill checks:

Zog, Diplomacy, naturally.

Darratheir, Intimidation check.

Harald, Perception check.

Sonliin, Religion check.

Agon, Arcana check and your reaction to either Martha, Darratheir or Zog.

Gromley, skill check of your choice and your reaction to either Martha, Darratheir or Zog.

Martha, PM. :-)

Sonliin
player, 511 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 03:42
  • msg #744

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Secret to Life, the Universe and Everything
22:40, Today: Sonliin rolled 42 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 16.  Religion.

Gromley Underhill
player, 503 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 15:35
  • msg #745

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Zog the Faceless (msg # 741):

"Oh, Bugger..." Gromley says-getting ready to head for cover. "Maybe we should make arrangements before we do anything rash." He glances over at the Angel. "We need to negotiate some terms, as we have had some...questionable encounters with some of your people."
(OOC:
10:34, Today: Gromley Underhill rolled 40 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 12.  Diplomacy.)

This message was last edited by the player at 16:51, Tue 21 Feb 2017.
Agon
player, 427 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 16:29
  • msg #746

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The so-called Gods of Good and their servants had proven weaker than the forces of evil this round, with the death of Bahamaut rippling through the universe. Agon's Hands circled the bridge, ready to seize the godspark, but it seemed all was fine.

"We'll remain loyal to the cause, even if everything else betrays Bahamaut" He said, advancing on the angelic barrier.

Arcana +40
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 259 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 17:27
  • msg #747

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Not the Secret to Life, the Universe and Everything
18:27, Today: Darratheir Burnedbear rolled 47 using 1d20+34 with rolls of 13.  Intimidate check.

Harald Gaptooth
player, 524 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 17:37
  • msg #748

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

17:37, Today: Harald Gaptooth rolled 36 using 1d20+28 with rolls of 8.  Perception.

Could bennie that if needed

Martha
player, 256 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 18:23
  • msg #749

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin:
Bringing Bahamut back will help restore balance. If we do not, then the chaos will wrack the realms

'Yes, but surely keeping Tiamat alive is the problem. Here we finally have an opportunity to finally get rid of Tiamat for once and for all. Her existence is unbalanced now – all the gods will accept her defeat as inevitable. We have the Arrow of Fate. We should focus all our attentions on destroying the head of this many-headed hydra of evil.’

‘This creation spark is not the answer. More ‘balance’ is not the answer. Destroying Tiamat is the only answer.’

Darra:
‘our role is to restore the balance between Tiamat and Bahamut.

'But who decided this – the gods? What about what we mortal wants? What if we want to live without Tiamat? This is the only time in recorded history that mortals have the power of life and death over the gods, through the arrow and the spark. Do you really want to use that amazing unique power to return things to the status quo, when you could instead destroy Tiamat forever?'

Martha pleads with the group to hear her out.

18:21, Today: Martha rolled 41 using 1d20+23 with rolls of 18.  Martha religion.
EpicOne
GM, 1456 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 19:29
  • msg #750

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Your hatred disgusts me," says a voice from behind the party weakly. The deva Amyria struggles to her feet, groaning in pain, her body twisting and popping as she points at Martha. "The point of this battle is life. Tiamat would end life. Even her destruction, if it be necessary, is regrettable. If a life as good and noble as Bahamut's can be saved, that is worth the greatest sacrifice."

She holds out her hand and the Creation Spark reacts, moving of its own accord as it pulls at Martha's hands, dragging Martha physically toward her. "You will not use a Creation Spark or the essence of Bahamut to destroy further, if I must give my life to prevent it."

The angel at the gate watches this impassively. He looks down at Zog. "Is it truly better for Bahamut to rest? Or to simply focus on destroying the dragon goddess? This is a profound thought."
Agon
player, 428 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Tue 21 Feb 2017
at 22:09
  • msg #751

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon was caught by the keen logic of Martha's argument, and his pride against his oath. Martha had seen the worst of the most evil gods, just as Agon had peered deeply into the divine plan and seen all its breaks and flaws. The positions warred within him, and finally honor won out.

"No, we cannot heal the world by killing more. I hate Tiamat and all her works, but using this ancient power to destroy her would send ripples across the universe that we cannot foresee, ripples which the enemies of Good and Order would only benefit from. We must preserve what we can."
Zog the Faceless
player, 444 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Wed 22 Feb 2017
at 01:07
  • msg #752

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog nodded solemnly. "Heed the words of Agon, the sage of ages, and those others gathered here. Even heed Martha, who points to Tiamat's destruction. I do understand, ancient servant of Bahamut, that it seems appealing to take the path of destruction. Destruction, I think, lies before Tiamat one way or the other. But consider this: what is the strength of this plane and all its inhabitants? What do they seek to do, from divine powers to daily inhabitants? Preserve and create life. That is our errand.

"Please stand aside and allow Amyria to create the great life whose aid we have enjoyed and hope to enjoy in the service of good and justice and life going forward. Stand aside."


Will spend Benny if necessary.
20:05, Today: Zog the Faceless rolled 38 using 1d20+26 with rolls of 12.  Diplomacy.

Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 260 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 22 Feb 2017
at 09:41
  • msg #753

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir had already proven he was a better fighter with his sword than with his tongue. But this time, he felt the need to expose his point of view about this situation.

"Useful or not, this balance between Tiamat and Bahamut is one of Io's legacy and we can't destroy it. I won't let anyone destroy it." Looking at Martha, he continued. "Just like you, I hate Tiamat. One of her servant did this to me." He gestured to show the many burns on his body. "And she did many other horrible thing for which she should die. But like Agon or Zog said, it would be worse for anyone if we were to kill Tiamat. As horrible as she is, she is more useful alive than dead. Please, Martha. Give me this spark so I can help Amyria restore Bahamut's life." And once again, he stretched an open hand toward the woman.
Martha
player, 257 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Wed 22 Feb 2017
at 13:42
  • msg #754

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Fine, take the Spark Darratheir. I can see I am outvoted on this one. It's a shame - we had a real chance of making a change in the world.' She is disappointed that none of the others agreed.

She hands the Divine Spark to Darratheir.

She smiles kindly at her friends, but she glares at the dying angel Amyria. 'I disgust you! I'm glad. You divines think you are all so much better than us mortals, but you will never truly understand us. Our base desires - our hatreds; loves; passions; family bonds. Alien to you - yet these are what make us mortal. You call it disgust - but I call it jealousy; and I wonder if this scheme of yours to stop us killing Tiamat is really just to try and keep us mortals in our place'.

Rant over, she pointedly ignores the angel Amyria, and instead tends her allies' wounds from the battle just won.
Gromley Underhill
player, 504 posts
AC-37, F-38, R-43 W-45
HP-131,HS-9,PP-29,PI-30
Wed 22 Feb 2017
at 14:04
  • msg #755

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

In reply to Martha (msg # 754):

"Don't worry about it. Deva ' s are notorious for their having stick up their butts. Plus look at what they wear. Glowing white robes? Please. Try getting a different look from the dawn of creation already!" He rolled his eyes in the Deva ' s direction.
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 261 posts
AC-40,F-39,R-36,W-34
PI-15,PP-18
Wed 22 Feb 2017
at 14:41
  • msg #756

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Darratheir nodded the head when Martha gave him the Creation Spark. "Thanks, Martha. You are well better than any superior beings, don't forget it."
Martha
player, 258 posts
AC: 40 F: 37 R:34 W: 39
Wed 22 Feb 2017
at 17:10
  • msg #757

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'Thanks boys' Martha gives everyone in the party a big hug.
EpicOne
GM, 1458 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Wed 22 Feb 2017
at 19:43
  • msg #758

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

The angel nods. "Very well. The deva may pass."

Amyria does not look at all disturbed at Martha' ire. "You are wrong, Martha. I am mortal. And it is my love for my lord Bahamut that drives me."

She takes the creation spark from Darratheir and turns toward the golden curtain. She pauses for a moment, looking back to the characters, tears spilling from her eyes. “Friends of Bahamut, there is nothing I can say or do to thank you for what you have done for Him. This is not the end. I shall return as I have many times before. Farewell for now and thank you.” With that Amyria steps through the golden curtain.

There is no big explosion, no wash of energy, no feeling at all. Very simply, a moment later, a single humanoid figure bathed in light and clothed in simple cloth strides out to you, smiling.

"Thank you. You have done the universe a great service. I see an end now. You may not understand it, but you have tipped the balance of the universe. Mortals have restored a god. The time of the rule of the divine powers is beginning to come to an end.  You may rejoice at this Martha.

"But to that end, we must win the war, for it is now winnable."


He looks over at Darratheir. "You broke more than an ancient pact when you took that artifact from its place. You opened the floodgates of rage against Tiamat. Even now, on multiple fronts, many enemies press Tiamat. Would you come with me to help plan her final defeat?"
Zog the Faceless
player, 446 posts
ac36 f33 r34 w40
pi 25 pp 23
Thu 23 Feb 2017
at 00:55
  • msg #759

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Zog looked surprised by this admission. "The end of the rule of the gods? Intriguing. We should talk more about this."

He shoots Martha  look, smirking.

He nods to Bahamut. "I wouldn't miss the opportunity, Bahamut. I'm in."
Harald Gaptooth
player, 526 posts
AC42: F42; Ref35: W35
Ins28; Per38
Thu 23 Feb 2017
at 22:09
  • msg #760

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Harald went down on one knee, head bowed and hands crossed on the head of his upright axe.

"Bahamut; I swore to do your bidding when first we met.  Since then we have fought through the darkness and back out the other side.  My oath remains and I will follow your bidding."

The other were probably taken quite aback by the fluency of Harald's common speech.  Gone, at least for the moment, was the rough dialect in which he was wont to communicate and instead his words were those of an erudite and educated dwarf.
Agon
player, 429 posts
AC:38 F:35 R:38 W:38
P.P. : 22 P.I. :26
Fri 24 Feb 2017
at 02:55
  • msg #761

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Agon nodded to Bahamut. He'd never been one to let awe take him, and this past days had proven instrumental in the nature of the gods, and the nature of his own power.  "Lord. Tell us your strategy, and will teach Tiamat a sharp lesson about her limits."
Sonliin
player, 512 posts
AC:41 F:40 R:41 W:39
PI: 27 PP: 30
Fri 24 Feb 2017
at 05:06
  • msg #762

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Sonliin frowned with a heavy heart. "Many will perish in this battle to settle this matter. Brains will help us plan the battle but it will be brawn and valor that determines the outcome." he said. "Just remember, we have some kegs to broach when we are finished here Harald."
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 262 posts
AC-41,F-40,R-37,W-39
PI-16,PP-19
Fri 24 Feb 2017
at 10:09
  • msg #763

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Just like the others, Darratheir nodded the head to Bahamut. "If we broke these ancient pacts to get the Arrow of Fate, it was only for the greater good. I will follow you to teach Tiamat where she belongs. And once all of this is done, I will return the Arrow of Fate to its place."
Martha
player, 260 posts
AC: 41 F: 38 R:35 W: 40
Fri 24 Feb 2017
at 11:29
  • msg #764

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Martha is genuinely astonished by the complete change of heart among her companions, but decides to go along with it. She is far from convinced about this 'Bahamut', however.

'Don't you think it's strange how thirty seconds ago Amyria was all like 'your hatred for Tiamat disgusts me - how can you plan to destroy Tiamat, when the balance between the gods is so crucial to Lo's legacy and the world balance?', and now it's all 'now I'm back let's kill tiamat and screw up the balance'.'? she whispers to her boys out of earshot of the resuscitated 'god'.

'I have a bad feeling about these inconsistencies. I feel like the treachery surrounding Bahamut's defeat has not yet fully played out. And you all know I'd be usually be the absolutely last person to hesitate about killing Tiamat.'
Darratheir Burnedbear
player, 263 posts
AC-41,F-40,R-37,W-39
PI-16,PP-19
Fri 24 Feb 2017
at 12:18
  • msg #765

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

"Whatever Bahamut's plan is, I will not let him kill Tiamat. I will only allow a good ass kicking but nothing that could threaten the balance of power between the two of them. I give you my word." he answered to Martha, trying to whisper as well.
Martha
player, 261 posts
AC: 41 F: 38 R:35 W: 40
Fri 24 Feb 2017
at 12:39
  • msg #766

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

'It's not the killing of Tiamat that worries me', replies Martha, also in a whisper. 'It's how quickly and radically he changed his mind. I've only seen one other god be so radically inconsistent and quick to violence before - and that was Tiamat'.
EpicOne
GM, 1461 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 25 Feb 2017
at 03:58
  • msg #767

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Bahamut seems unperturbed by this. "Your skepticism is understandable, Martha. You have suffered much under the old way. Time will prove all. I have foreseen this for some time, though I will admit I did not see my death as being a mechanism to this end. Still."

He looks at Gromley. "You have nothing to say, Gromley? That seems unlike you."
Gromley Underhill
player, 507 posts
AC-38, F-39, R-44 W-48
HP-138,HS-9,PP-30,PI-31
Sat 25 Feb 2017
at 04:08
  • msg #768

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Gromley smiled and bowed low. "You Said you where speaking to the mortals,  first of all dragons. As you well know,  I left my morality behind a long time ago." He sighed.  "Still miss it a little bit."

"That being said, Tiamat must be stopped. I swore my own oath to your servant to do so, and I do not think the universe is so fragile it can't do without one five headed evil twit. There are plenty of other evil twits ready to take her place...maybe with less heads."
EpicOne
GM, 1462 posts
Mighty Power
in your hands
Sat 25 Feb 2017
at 18:26
  • msg #769

Re: Chapter 4: Once Loyal

Bahamut shakes his head. "But Martha is correct. Maintaining a balance of divine power between us was part of the problem. An endless back-and-forth is not the solution. Come, though. We will leave and speak of this further elsewhere."

He raises his hand and creates a Planar Portal that rises from the ground to swirl around you. A blast of arcane power washes over this celestial bridge as you and the reborn divine power disappear.....

Continued in Chapter 5!
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