1.2 - In Search of Sanity - The Dead Don't Dream

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Elias, Axon, and Razhel move swiftly into the courtyard during a momentary stillness of the wind.

Amongst the background noises of the wind, one particular sound grows louder - the beating of wings - as a lithe, dark mass swoops upon you from the sky. The creature has batlike wings and a long, prehensile tail, yet its most unsettling feature is its lack of a face.

Elias and Razhel both hear the beating of the wings before the creature is upon them, looking up in time to see it diving towards Axon.

Weather: the wind is momentarily calm.

Creature is currently 20ft above the party

OOC:

We are in combat!

Elias and Razhel both may act now, for a surprise round. After they have acted, I'll roll and post initiative for all (or roll your own if would like to do so before my next post). The creature is currently up near the mist's edge (20ft up) -

This is a notorious fight in the message boards - I'll play it fairly, but be aware: survival will require careful choices.

[ +- ] Knowledge (Planes) vs DC 20

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Status Tracker

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

Rolls

Perception (Axon, Elias, Razhel) - (1d20+1, 1d20+2, 1d20+6)

1d20+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

1d20+2 : (16) + 2 = 18

1d20+6 : (12) + 6 = 18

Stealth - (1d20+11)

Grim

Jul 27, 2022 1:46 pm

OOC:

Can Grim see the nightgaunt?

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(15) + 2 = 17

Jul 27, 2022 5:46 pm

OOC:

@Equinox If he's standing in the doorway keeping active watch for any danger, I'll allow a Perception roll. DC is 17. If he passes, Grim may act immediately as well for this surprise round.

annex

Jul 27, 2022 6:17 pm

OOC:

Oh $#!7. Apologies for getting us into this. :(

Jul 27, 2022 6:52 pm

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annex says:

OOC:

Oh $#!7. Apologies for getting us into this. :(

No apologies needed, I love a good fight.

Grim

Jul 28, 2022 8:49 pm

OOC:

Perception. Guess Grim was momentarily distracted.

Last edited July 28, 2022 8:50 pm

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+7)

(3) + 7 = 10

Jul 28, 2022 9:12 pm

OOC:

Must have been a squirrel ;)

Just waiting on actions from @RageRed,@Squadfather44 then I'll get combat going proper. Reminder - held actions are 100% an option - for example, you could declare that you attack should the enemy come within reach.

Razhel

RageRed

Jul 28, 2022 10:09 pm

"INCOMING...!" Razhel shouts and fires her crossbow at the faceless winged creature swooping in on them.

Rolls

Crossbow attack - (1d20+4)

(11) + 4 = 15

Damage - (1d8)

(6) = 6

Initiative - (1d20+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

Elias Van Brunt

Jul 28, 2022 10:24 pm

Elias looks up in time to see the creature moving to attack the group. Knowing the creature is out of range, Elias holds off on attacking until it comes within range.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+3)

(15) + 3 = 18

Damage - (1d8+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Initiative - (1d20)

(16) = 16

RageRed

Jul 28, 2022 10:33 pm

C1NDER says:

OOC:

Must have been a squirrel ;)

[ +- ] Squirrels

Last edited July 28, 2022 10:35 pm

Jul 29, 2022 7:28 pm

As the shape swoops down from the sky, Razhel and Elias hear the beating of its wings and twist their heads upward to witness its approach. With superhuman speed and accuracy, Razhel raises her crossbow and lets loose a bolt that streaks through the sky and strikes the faceless horror in its abdomen. It shrieks but continues its approach towards Axon.

Elias readies his sword and, seeing its angle of approach, takes a quick step closer to Axon. As the otherworldly thing drops down upon his companion, Elias swings a well-time strike at the creature, the tip of his blade leaving a trail of black liquid upon the creature's body.

Axon, Grim, and Iosef spring to action upon hearing Razhel's warning, but not before the creature barrels down upon Axon, grabbing at him with its claws and raking into his flesh.

OOC:

Okay - initiative order is below - Axon takes 6 points of damage and is now 'grappled' (see more info below). The Nightgaunt has acted, everyone else is now up, everyone please post your actions for Round 1. You may post in any order.

The nightgaunt is technically in the 5ft space just above Axon (so would be adjacent to Razhel and Elias).

Axon - while grappled, you are restricted in what you can do. You can attempt to:
- Break free (Escape Artist or CMB check vs DC 22)
- Become the controlling grappler (Escape Artist or CMB check vs DC 22)
- Attack the creature with any light, one-handed weapon w/ a -2 to hit
- Cast a spell w/ a successful DC 27+spell level (probably not your best bet, I'd allow a natural 20 as a success)
- or take any other action that does not require two hands (if you think of something else)

[ +- ] Initiative Order

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Status Tracker

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

Rolls

Initiative: Nightgaunt - (1d20+6)

(14) + 6 = 20

Initiative: Axon - (1d20+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Initiative: Iosef - (1d20)

(17) = 17

Nightgaunt Attack (w/ Grab upon hit) - (1d20+5)

Nightgaunt Damage vs Axon - (1d6+4)

Grab vs CMD 11 - (1d20+17)

Jul 29, 2022 8:36 pm

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The wind picks up...

OOC:

Moderate Wind: A steady wind with a 50% chance of extinguishing small, unprotected flames, such as candles. Otherwise, no gameplay effects this round.

Rolls

Wind - (1d4)

Grim

Jul 29, 2022 9:21 pm

Grim snaps out of his momentary stupor and fires his crossbow at the faceless creature.

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack - (1d20+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Damage - (1d8)

(5) = 5

Elias Van Brunt

Jul 29, 2022 9:40 pm

With a look of satisfaction at having struck the creature, Elias readies for another attack. Bringing his sword back around, he strikes out at the creature a second time.

OOC:

Do Ineed to confirm the Crit?

Last edited July 29, 2022 9:41 pm

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+3)

(19) + 3 = 22

Damage - (1d8+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Iosef Cosmol

Jul 29, 2022 9:45 pm

Iosef steps out into the courtyard and near-instantly calculates the danger posed to Axon as the creature grasps him. Iosef focuses his mind and attunes his life energy to that of of the sorcerer, sharing in his pain so as to keep the man attached to the mortal world.

OOC:

Move to R32, then Standard Action to active a Life Link w/ Axon. Iosef will begin healing Axon for 5hp at the start of each of his turns, so long as Axon is missing at least 5hp. Iosef will take 5hp dmg each time this activates until he dismisses it or dies.

Jul 29, 2022 9:51 pm

Squadfather44 says:

OOC:

Do Ineed to confirm the Crit?

Yes. A natural 20 would auto-crit dealing x2 damage. On a natural 19 your attack with the longsword requires you to confirm. Roll again please :) (it gets -4 dex due to the grappled condition, that should help!)

Razhel

RageRed

Jul 29, 2022 9:51 pm

Razhel growls and quickly reloads. She aims at their attacker and shoots off a second bolt, trying to take the thing down.

Rolls

Crossbow attack - (1d20+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

Damage - (1d8)

(1) = 1

Elias Van Brunt

Jul 29, 2022 10:38 pm

OOC:

Critical confirmation...

Rolls

Crit confirm - (1d20+3)

(19) + 3 = 22

Axon Hillock II

annex

Jul 29, 2022 10:44 pm

He roared at the inky thing digging its claws into him! He couldn't focus, couldn't call down his meteors, couldn't call to mind the magic words to his spells. He could focus his rage and outrage and disgust into the hand holding the magic dagger to hopefully plunge the enchanted blade into the creature's empty face!

OOC:

I think I've calculated the attack right. Melee attack is 0, then the -2 from grappled.

Rolls

+1 Dagger stab, damage! - (1d20-2, 1d4)

1d20-2 : (7) - 2 = 5

1d4 : (2) = 2

Jul 29, 2022 11:05 pm