1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

As you pass beyond the room that once contained the spirit of the Lielan boy, you push through the double doors into a large hall.

This gigantic space might have once been a cafeteria or assembly hall. Now, it’s the village of a savage tribe. Wildly burning braziers stand amid yellow tents and scrap structures. Portions of the western and northern walls have collapsed, but ramshackle barricades have risen to surround them. To the east, two sets of wide stairs climb to the floor above. Around the stairs nearly a dozen bodies hang crucified upon the walls, dried crimson streaks below them, sacks cinched around their heads. Tendrils of yellow mist creep throughout the entire space, wisps endlessly lapping and fondling the bizarre encampment.

These ramshackle slums appear well-occupied by figures moving between tiny hovels built of, and amidst, broken furniture, scavenged sheets, and torn mattresses. While the mist limits your sight, everything seems otherwise peaceful as they men and women go about their tasks.

A few moments after you enter, they start to notice you. It isn't long before a small crowd has gathered, about two dozen people, brandishing mismatched and improvised weapons. They keep their distance, however. While all of the strangers wear some bits of yellow, none of these people are robed like the ones you've ran into previously, nor do any of them look like battle-hardened brutes or glassy-eyed cultists.

Wren Elbourne

A man in a doctor's coat pushes through the crowd before things can naturally escalate and demands the crowd stand down. "Good! More come to gaze beyond, to serve the orpiment! Welcome, friends!" He approaches with open arms and empty hands. As soon as he's close enough, he desperately whispers, "Nod and follow me if you want to live."

OOC:

Welcome to Chapter 3! After this, we'll be on to the second book of the Adventure.

To recap: After leaving the safety of the chapel for the first time, you have learned something of Ulver Zandalus and gotten a hint as to the nightmares plaguing the living and turning them into monsters. You also saw what became of Administrator Lasandro, having turned into some odd mist-spewing zombie-like creature and learned of the book that may be at the heart of all this - The Chain of Nights.

You also recall coming across a room full of dead people just off the main entrance hall of the Asylum, all of the corpses had sheets or sacks cinched closed around their heads, much like the people strung up over the stairways in this room.

I'll get a map put together soon.

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May 30, 2023 1:40 am

Axon nodded to the doctor. He also looked around the large room with his arcane vision, seeking both magic auras and shapeshifters.

Rolls

Sense Motive - (1d20+1)

(13) + 1 = 14

May 30, 2023 2:53 am

Wren Elbourne

As Axon starts to chant and cast his spell to scry magic, the man steps forward a little closer, "Please, I wouldn't do that. These people frighten easily. I'm sure whatever you were doing was benign, but they wouldn't know that." True to his words the people look tense and ready to jump at Axon's beginnings of arcane casting.

OOC:

Keep in mind even Detect Magic has verbal and somatic components, that means chanting and hand waiving. These people don't know you and look all kinds of 'on edge' and don't know if you're casting Detect Magic or Fireball as you begin the casting process.

May 30, 2023 2:58 am

OOC:

It's not perfect, but captures some of the vibe.

May 30, 2023 3:04 am

OOC:

You're right.
I figured Axon would have had the arcane sight up before entering the room but I'll hold off until we get somewhere more private.

May 30, 2023 8:25 am

Elias immediately nods as the doctor warns them and tries to diffuse the tension by replying loudly and confidently "Indeed we came to gaze beyond, as we hear the orpiment can guide us in this troubled times". Though he is ready to play along given the volatile situation they find themselves in, he has seen one too many doctors in this place to immediately trust this man.

OOC:

not sure if persuation would be needed to calm down the people

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Rolls

Sense Motive (Wis) - (1d20+8)

(1) + 8 = 9

May 30, 2023 6:18 pm

Razhel pulls up her hood and tries to be as inconspicuous as she possibly can. She follows along quietly observing as they go.

May 30, 2023 7:14 pm

OOC:

@CESN The man's words appear to be sufficient in calming the people down enough so they don't attack. You can't really get a bead on the man's motives, but he is certainly standing between you and danger at the moment while indicating his intention to keep you alive.

Jun 2, 2023 8:58 am

OOC:

Axon isn't able to get a bead on the man, one way or another.

Wren Elbourne

The man in the doctor's coat leads you safely through the crowd deeper into the make-shift camp and past the stairs on the eastern wall, towards a large tented-off area in the north-east corner. He leads you inside where about a dozen men and women lie in various states of injury upon beds. Apart from your, him, and his patients, nobody else is in this area and even the mist seems content to linger outside the closed flap of the tent. "I'm afraid I don't have much room for you all to sit. My name's Wren Elbourne and you all look like the exact kind of trouble we need around here. Please - what's going on outside this camp?"

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Jun 2, 2023 8:06 pm

"Going on?" Razhel repeats Elbourne's question. "You need to be a little more specific Doc."

"This yellow mist surrounds the asylum. The dead are being transformed and coming back to life. Strange beings are leaking through from another realm. Oh...and the cultists are trying to destroy the world as we know it."

Jun 2, 2023 9:16 pm

Grim tugs at his beard and gives a dark chuckle to Razhel's response to the man. "The way I see it, this Zandulus, his Oripment, and the asshole in our nightmares have all got to go."

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Jun 3, 2023 2:03 am

"That's out there. What's going on in here, Doctor Elbourne? It seems everyone else has turned to worshiping this madness... so why not you?"

Jun 3, 2023 5:57 pm

Wren Elbourne

"More specific, yes. Okay. A few days ago this entire place went to hell and I've stuck here with most of these people scared to death of what's going to happen next. I haven't set foot out of this camp since the earthquake, and the riot." He looks more than a little disappointed, "It sounds like that hell has lingered out there, as it has here." He shakes his head, "Dammit."

He looks to Grim, "In that, you and I agree."

"Why not me? Well, I've been allowed a little more autonomy, seeing as nobody else can treat their wounded as I can, but most of the people here are not like those that are in charge, Zandalus, Loomis, and them. Most of these people are just as scared and unsure of the future as I am, forced to go along. You saw the hanged ones near the stairs on the way in, with bags over their heads? Those are the last ones that dared say anything against Zandalus. Hell, some of them just looked at Loomis the wrong way."

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Jun 5, 2023 10:13 am

Elias listens to the doctor's conversation carefully. The man seems to be speaking the truth, but with their recent experiences... you never know what sort of creature, besides human, this might be! "Have you been plagues by the nightmare here as well?" he tries to probe the man for more information, starting with the obvious. They must have been all the way out here!

Jun 5, 2023 4:53 pm

Wren Elbourne

"Unfortunately yes. I've been in a unique position to talk to many patients about the nightmares, but I've had them myself. Visions of bleak skies, empty cities. Some say they're the dreams Zandalus used to have, that now that they're free of his head they're infecting everyone else. Some say the Tatterman brought them, and he's haunting all our nightmares. Others think they're visions of what's beyond the fog. But who can truly say?"

Jun 6, 2023 8:44 am

"Loomis?" Razhel repeats with brows raised. "That's a new name. Guess I'll have to add that one to my shit list."

Jun 6, 2023 7:29 pm

"So Doc. You've been here since the beginning of this mess, right?" Grim asks to confirm. "Where do we find this Loomis and Zandalus?"

Jun 8, 2023 3:59 am

Wren Elbourne

"That's right," Wren replies, "Only arrived here about a week before the shit hit the proverbial fan. One minute I'm starting a dream assignment here, then before I know it, the patients are in charge." He shakes his head at the memory of it. "Yeah, Loomis. Aggra Loomis. She killed nine men in Rozenport about forty years ago. They called them the Bag Lady murders, since she always wrapped up her victim's faces. Apparently she passed between prisons and hospitals, but finally ended up here. She's, what, in her 70's now, but still strong as the devil."

He takes a breath and sullenly points to the ceiling. "They're just upstairs, but between those down here and upstairs, there's an army standing in the way. Even if you were to beat them all, Zandalus himself is still locked away in that maze of fog upstairs." He leans in and lowers his voice. "Seems to me the only way to get out of this place, for all of us, is to get rid of that mist - and I think I have a hint how."

OOC:

Having been in this camp from the beginning, Wren may have more information about what's going on in general - the fog, the apostles, the tatterman, Zandalus, or other things.

Jun 10, 2023 3:57 pm

"Alright, Doc. I'll bite." Grim responds to Elborne's declaration. "So, how do we get rid of this mist?"

Jun 10, 2023 5:19 pm

Wren Elbourne

Wren takes a deep breath, then continues with a nod, "Zandalus calls his most devoted acolytes his oneirogens. Most stay locked away with him upstairs, but at least one watches over the northwestern tower. I think he’s alone, and if the whispers I've heard are true, he's the key to this mist. If you got to him, you could probably wring some of Zandalus’s secrets out of him, maybe even learn how to get rid of this awful mist entirely. Once it’s gone, what you do about Zandalus is up to you." He pauses, then adds, "I think if the mist is gone, I could talk most of the people in the camp here to abandon this folly, knowing they have a route to escape. Especially if they're told you'll take care of the more violent thugs upstairs."

Jun 10, 2023 5:35 pm

Grim grins and tugs at his beard. "That does sound like an excellent plan, Doc. Is there a way to get to this oneirogen watching from the northwest tower without everyone down here seeing our progress to get there?"

Jun 10, 2023 6:30 pm

Wren Elbourne

Wren shakes his head, "Sadly not. Your presence is already known here as it is, but as long as you don't pose a threat, they shouldn't bother you. Most of the folk here are just trying to survive. The ones you may have to worry about more so would be the properly-armed, more dogmatic of Zandalus's followers. Most of them are stationed either at the barricades, sent out for supplies, or upstairs. The ones at the barricades shouldn't be a bother either, unless you attempt to disable the barricades in some way."

Rolls

Secret Roll

Jun 13, 2023 2:42 am

While the others talked, Axon whispered arcane words to open his third eye.

OOC:

Going to try Detect Magic and Doppelgangers again now we're in private.

Jun 13, 2023 9:43 am

Elias pays close attention to the man's words, trying to understand if there is any way this might end without a bloodbath. Something tells him that won't be the case... "What's up with these barricades? Can we avoid them? and..." Elias pauses for a moment considering the options "... if the ...more dogmatic of Zandalus's followers were to be taken care of... do you think the others would put their weapons down? "

OOC:

I have a feeling this might need a roll of some sort

Rolls

Diplomacy (Cha) - (1d20+9)

(10) + 9 = 19

Jun 15, 2023 2:59 am

annex says:

While the others talked, Axon whispered arcane words to open his third eye.

OOC:

Going to try Detect Magic and Doppelgangers again now we're in private.

OOC:

@annex It will be obvious to him you are doing this (chanting words and moving your hands to cast the spell) - is that ok with Axon? If not, he could perhaps ask permission or express what he's doing first.

Jun 15, 2023 3:11 am

OOC:

I'll be more open.

"I can sense magic, Elbourne. Do you think it wise that I perform the ritual and have a look around?"

Jun 15, 2023 4:21 am

Wren Elbourne

"In here?" he asks, only a little bit of suspicion in his voice, "I suppose. But do me no harm, mage - for I wish none upon you."

Axon casts his spell focusing around the room. Given several moments of focusing he notes a cabinet nearby as well as something in Wren's pocket that radiates magic. Both auras are faint.

OOC:

Kn: Arcana DC 16 and DC 18 to identify the school of magic. Unfortunately, you will not be able to learn more unless you inspect the items themselves more closely. You are quite certain Wren himself is a normal human.

"As far as the barricades are concerned, I'm afraid there is no real way to avoid them completely if you are to leave this compound, particularly to the west. I do not think they will both you, however. They are intent on keeping attackers out, not us in. Of course, yes, if the zealots protecting Zandalus are removed, the people here would simply turn to the closest route of escape or protection. However, with the threat of the mist looming, I fear how many of the less-devout would flock to help. Best to take care of the mist first before provoking a war here."

He catches Axon's attention on his pocket and the nearby cupboard. "Curative items, nothing more, I assure you. There are some ills even my skills cannot cure."

He looks the rest of you up and down. "If you want to be sure, we could tie a bit of yellow cloth around your wrist or arm - surely the guards would be even more likely to let you come and go as you please if they think you're one of them, at least for now."

Jun 19, 2023 8:38 am

"If it makes it easier to trace the origin of this mist, so be it" Elias agrees with the doctor and grabs a piece of yellow cloth, hesitating for a brief moment unsure if the color itself isn't cursed in this damned place. "The lady knows my time" he says to himself as he finishes tying the cloth to his wrist.

Jun 24, 2023 5:07 am

Wren Elbourne

The doctor nods and walks over to the cabinet. He removes several torn pieces of yellow cloth. "I boiled these, to use as makeshift rags, but they would do well enough." He lays them out on the nearby table. "The people here trust me, at least well enough. Their fear of the others just outwieighs that trust. You end the mist and Zandalus, I'll do what's necessary to get the people in this camp to fall in line and let you do your work. Any other questions? If you leave now, you might put an end to this whole sordid affair by nightfall. "

Jun 24, 2023 5:12 am

"No more questions from me, Doc." Grim tells him. He picks up one of the yellow strips and ties it around his arm.

Jun 24, 2023 1:35 pm

'Many my friend. But I doubt you or I could answer them.' The mist, Zandalus, the past. So many question and very few answers. The half-elf follows Grim, tying the cloth on his wrist as well.

Jun 26, 2023 9:16 am

"By nightfall..." Elias repeats the man's words to himself "All this darkness ... I can only hope the night can will really end after Zandalus' dreams end."

OOC:

Ready to explore!

Jun 29, 2023 12:40 am

Wren Elbourne

Once you're prepared, Dr. Elbourne leads you out of the makeshift medical ward, through the camp to the west, to a set of doors. "Just through there is the kitchen. It's a mess. There's a prep room, south of the kitchen, where all the cooking now happens, and where our western barricade is positioned. Some odd things happening in the western half of the kitchen itself and everyone here has been staying clear of it. Good luck."

You step inside and find pretty much what you would expect: a row of fireplaces among heaps of barrel-sized pots and cooking implements, rubble everywhere. Numerous doors lead to the south, east, and west, while multiple corners of the L-shaped room have collapsed. A line of large rocks deliberately cordons off the westernmost door.

OOC:

The large rocks are roughly where the red line is. They can easily be stepped over, but appear placed as markers more than anything. Wren Elbourne is still standing nearby to answer any other questions. Otherwise please let me know what you wish to do.

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Jul 3, 2023 10:22 am

Elias says a blessing as Wren wishes then luck and checks the other room. Seeing the line of large rocks which seems to have been deliberately placed there to block the way, he looks back at the others "You guys think... that looks suspicious?"

OOC:

I guess that's moving to AH15 for now. Going to do a quick search just because I don't trust those rocks.
PS: with that roll, I trust them even less... I bet they stopped moving when I looked xD

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Rolls

Perception (Wis) - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Jul 4, 2023 9:07 am

Elias moves to inspect the rocks to the western side of the kitchen. He doesn't notice anything particularly odd about them. There seems to be a draft coming from the western side of the kitchen, though, and he feels a slight chill.

Jul 5, 2023 7:30 pm

Grim looks over to Elias. "Suspicious? Yes. Though, what in this fog-enshrouded crazy house doesn't?" He grabs up something from one of the tables nearby and tosses it onto the floor beyond the line of guardian rocks to see what happens.

Jul 7, 2023 9:04 am

Grim tosses the stone and it patters across the floor in front of the large cooking pot. To those watching nothing happens, but Grim feels the faint stirring of psychic energy as something, a spirit perhaps, reacts on some level to the disturbance.

Jul 7, 2023 9:13 am

Grim carefully drop to one knee and focuses his ability to sense spirits. He pulls off one glove and places the palm on the floor just beyond the ring of stones. "Are you there spirit? Show me what you will."

EDIT: Rerolling Psychometry with a Hero point.

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Rolls

Spirit Sense (Perception - to see spirits) - (1d20+10)

(4) + 10 = 14

Psychometry - (1d20+4)

(2) + 4 = 6

Psychometry reroll - (1d20+4)

(20) + 4 = 24

Jul 8, 2023 7:24 am

Grim focuses on the spiritual energy in the room. His vision flickers momentarily as he sees an apparition materialize before him in a chef's apron. The others see only Grim kneeling and his eyes drifting as he watches something unseen, but Grim takes note as the lean man stands over the cooking pot, stirring a ghostly spoon. It turns its head and looks directly at Grim. It points to the rubble filling the northeast corner of the room as its mouth opens. It lets out a sickening scream then turns and heaves black goo into the pot. It's body contorts as if under pressure as the goo spews from its mouth, crumpling and crushing into a distorted version of itself before fading out.

Jul 8, 2023 8:54 am

Grim nods and stands, as the apparition departs. "There is an unsettled spirit here. It wants us to check out something over in that corner." he points to the rubble in the northeast corner.

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Jul 8, 2023 7:01 pm

"I am guessing this spirit has something to do with why there is this odd arrangement of rocks on the floor, that is blocking off the door leading west out of the kitchen?" Razhel asks, as she moves toward the rock pile in the indicated northeastern portion of the room. "What exactly are we looking for here?"

Jul 8, 2023 7:25 pm

OOC:

Clarification: the rocks to the west do not block off anything. They are large but you could easily step over them. They appear more so to mark off the area.

Jul 10, 2023 7:44 am

"Could be a trap" Elias looks over the corner Grim mentioned. Raising his shield he approaches the rubble, trying to figure out what was the spirit be referring to

Rolls

Perception (Wis) - (1d20+2)

(8) + 2 = 10

Jul 10, 2023 8:46 am

There's nothing immediately visible in or around the rubble. You could clear some of it, but it would take some time (about an hour).

OOC:

Up to you guys - thankfully an hour of in-game time clearing rubble goes by in a single post. You can try to puzzle that out, or otherwise move through the haunt (that's what it is) to the western door. You could also first head through the southern door into the next room there, which is not obstructed in any way.

Jul 10, 2023 9:10 am

OOC:

Oh yeah! failed perception totally means I fall for it :D

"There doesn't seem to be anything here..." Elias say as he starts to clear some of the rubble. "We must guide that lost soul to The Lady's boneyard"

OOC:

I guess I can clear it in the background while others search. Guiding a soul sounds like a very paladin thing to do now

Jul 10, 2023 10:37 pm

Razhel assists with moving rubble and looking through the rock pile.

Jul 11, 2023 9:46 am

After a little while and being completely uninterrupted, you come across human remains. Removing a few more rocks, you find the body is that of a twisted and battered man in a cook's outfit. It appears he met his end during the quake.

OOC:

Heal DC 17 check to learn more on the nature of the man's deather/injuries.

Religion DC 15 to get insight into how one might give the man a proper sending to the afterlife.

Jul 11, 2023 10:04 am

OOC:

Go Elias! time to do your paladin thing!

... or not...

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Rolls

Knowledge (Religion) (Int) - (1d20+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Heal (Wis) - (1d20+8)

(1) + 8 = 9

Jul 15, 2023 8:17 pm

With no specific insight gained, it would be easy to conclude this man was caught under the rubble and crushed when the wall and part of the upper floor came down upon his head. While you do not know if this man may have had specific customs or beliefs that would lead to a more appropriate sending of this spirit, you could surmise a prayer, burial, or other common means of honoring the dead could quiet his soul.

Jul 17, 2023 8:53 am

The Lady of Graves did not care for how one found their way to her, only that the way was found. And in this place of horrors, the least Elias could do was to guide this poor soul through the river of Souls. He sends a prayer to Pharasma and performs minor purification rituals before attempting to remove the corpse to give it a proper burial.

Jul 18, 2023 7:12 am

Lacking any soft ground to provide a proper below-ground burial, Elias builds a makeshift cairn against the north wall for the deceased cook. As he finishes the final rituals, the room grows several degrees warmer, as if a chill draft had just been shuttered.

Grim feels the psychic energy recede from the room, as the haunt is dispelled.

OOC:

We still have the door to the south, inside the kitchen, and there is no longer a barrier between you and the far western door.

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Jul 19, 2023 9:40 am

Once the spirit has been appeased, Grim moves over to the door on the western wall and opens it.

Jul 21, 2023 9:38 am

You step into an abandoned orderly station, now partially collapsed like so much of the asylum. The door on the north wall of this room is open to the outside grounds, and as such this room is filled with sickly, yellow mist.

Through the open, northern door, the bank of mist that lies outside is difficult to see through. Looking closely, you think you see a shadowed shape writhing around.

To the south is another door, this one closed.

OOC:

Anything you want to do while here, or keep moving on?

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Jul 21, 2023 1:20 pm

''Should we venture outside? ' Even as Iosef asks he tries to peer through the mists, trying to see if he can glance anymore of that shape.

Rolls

Perception (Wis) - (1d20+11)

(7) + 11 = 18

Jul 23, 2023 6:42 pm

"Outside in the mist there's nothing but nightmares and monsters." Razhel says, as she picks a path through the southern hallway carefully to the door there. "We're looking for the one the Doc told us about that's causing the mist and stop it."

Jul 25, 2023 6:43 am

Paint chips the color of eggshells cover the floor of these halls. Many of the walls are cracked and sag.

OOC:

As you progress down the hall, everyone please make Perception checks, DC 18

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Jul 25, 2023 10:14 pm

OOC:

Perception

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+8)

(13) + 8 = 21

Jul 26, 2023 7:52 am

OOC:

Perception Check

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+7)

(6) + 7 = 13

Jul 26, 2023 8:42 am

Elias spends some time trying to figure out the writhing shadowed shape in the mist, but Razhel is right. Nothing good can be hiding in the yellow mist. He turns and continues exploring the ruined building...

Rolls

Perception (Wis) - (1d20+2)

(20) + 2 = 22

Jul 27, 2023 1:43 am

Grim and Elias see first - the wall ahead of them, along the southern edge of the East/West hallway ahead of them appears more unstable than others. Indeed, it looks as if with a strong push, it could fall right over.

OOC:

How do you proceed?

Jul 27, 2023 8:57 am

Elias looks at the others, trying to check what they are thinking. Noticing Grim also noticed the wall he turns to the man "Should we...?"

OOC:

If we should, consider me helping :D

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Jul 27, 2023 8:10 pm

Grim quickly gestures to the others they should push the unstable wall in hopes it will fall away from them and then moves into position and begins pushing himself.

Jul 27, 2023 9:48 pm

Alerted to the unstable wall, Razhel catches Grim's meaning and lends her strength in helping push the wall with Grim and Elias.

Jul 28, 2023 1:11 am

Those of you in on the plan rush forward and throw your shoulders and weight into pushing on the wall before you.

OOC:

One of you takes the lead - I recommend Razhel, as she has the highest strength score. That person makes a DC 14 strength check w/ a +2 bonus from the assist.

Rolls

Secret Roll

Jul 28, 2023 7:42 am

Pushing...

OOC:

Rerolling using a hero point.

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Rolls

STR - (1d20+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

STR - (1d20+4)

(17) + 4 = 21

Jul 30, 2023 7:35 pm

With a hefty push, an entire 15ft section of the wall starts to fall away from you. You feel some resistance as if someone or something is braced against the other side, but you prevail and wall crumbles down. The debris falls down upon a group of three ghouls on the other side, who had most certainly been hoping to do the same to you.

All three of the ghouls are knocked to the floor by the rubble. Two of them stir, but one appears to have been brained by a large piece of stone and won't be getting up anytime soon.

OOC:

Initiative rolls please! If you beat the enemy initiative of 18, you can act immediately. The enemies are all prone. The two that are still alive are clearly hurt bad.

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Rolls

Reflex Saves x3 - (1d20+2, 1d20+2, 1d20+2)

1d20+2 : (6) + 2 = 8

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

Wall Damage x3 - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6)

3d6 : (662) = 14

3d6 : (323) = 8

3d6 : (452) = 11

Ghouls Initiative - (1d20+2)

(16) + 2 = 18

Jul 30, 2023 7:43 pm

"WHAT THU!?—Evil BASTARDS!" Grim yells as he reaches for the red shortsword.

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Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(14) + 2 = 16

Jul 30, 2023 7:49 pm

Elias watches surprised as the wall fall down on the creatures, barely able to react, he reaches for the sword

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Rolls

Dexterity - (1d20+0)

(2) = 2

Jul 30, 2023 7:49 pm

Elias watches surprised as the wall fall down on the creatures

Rolls

Dexterity - (1d20+0)

(13) = 13

Jul 30, 2023 7:49 pm

OOC:

double post 🤦🏻‍♂️

Jul 30, 2023 7:59 pm

OOC:

All good, but we'll roll with the first result ;) I updated the map and added to my last post.

Jul 30, 2023 8:02 pm

Razhel flexes her shoulders and then her fingers ready to fight.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+5)

(13) + 5 = 18

Jul 30, 2023 9:18 pm

OOC:

Razhel's modifier was higher than the ghouls' so she can go before them.

Aug 2, 2023 8:34 am

Razhel rushes one of the two remaining ghouls and throws a punch, trying to catch it off-guard.

OOC:

Using studied target and sneak attack.

Rolls

Unarmed (lethal) - (1d20+8)

(13) + 8 = 21

Damage (Sneak) - (2d6+3)

(21) + 3 = 6

Aug 2, 2023 8:59 am

OOC:

Rolling Axon's and Iosef's initiatives-

Rolls

Axon Initiative - (1d20+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Iosef Initiative - (1d20+1)

(2) + 1 = 3

Aug 2, 2023 9:05 am

Razhel slams her fist into one of the downed ghouls' heads. It looks briefly surprised, but the single concussive blow takes it out, severing its remaining hold on undeath.

The other ghoul begins to stand.

OOC:

Razhel, assuming she moved forward one space, is within melee range of this second ghoul as it stands. This prompts an attack of opportunity, if Razhel would like to take it. AC is 16 but -4 due to the prone condition (which it doesn't technically lose until after the AoO). So you will hit on a 12. If you hit, it will die. Feel free to narrate that if it applies :)

Aug 2, 2023 9:07 am

OOC:

AoO

Razhel thrusts her fist into the ghoul's face, smashing it in with such force as to shatter bone and have blood and grey matter squirt out of its mouth and ears before it collapses under its own weight.

Last edited August 2, 2023 9:10 am

Rolls

Unarmed (lethal) - (1d20+8)

(5) + 8 = 13

Aug 2, 2023 9:24 am

OOC:

That devastatingly short encounter is over! Nice work :)

You note several workbenches crushed beneath the rubble of this room's collapsed ceiling. Otherwise, the only thing of note are the three dead ghouls at your feet.

Back out in the hall, you find rubble blocking the southern hall entirely. You realize that this is likely where the hall would have connected originally to the area near where you first woke up. In fact, if were not for the rubble blocking your way, you would be only a very short distance from the chapel and the survivors there.

There are other closed rooms, however, including to the north and to the west.

OOC:

How would you like to proceed?

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Status Tracker

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

Aug 5, 2023 1:46 pm

Through the doors to the north you hear violent shaking of something metal being rocked around and the excited murmerings of two sinister voices punctuated by laughter.

Aug 5, 2023 5:57 pm

Hearing the noise coming from the northern door, Grim gestures to the others to make sure everyone is hearing it as well. He moves toward the door to see if he can better assess what is going on.

Last edited August 5, 2023 5:58 pm

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Aug 5, 2023 6:42 pm

Razhel loads her crossbow and follows a pace behind Grim as she looks about and listens to the noise.

Aug 6, 2023 6:53 am

Grim slowly opens the door, finding it to swing easily inward. He stops it halfway and peeks inside. The reek of sweat and rot quickly overtake him. Multiple tables and chairs have been shattered and rebuilt into cages along the east wall, while a crate and an upended bed fitted with harnesses stand to the north.

Three ghouls appear quite pre-occupied with the crate, smacking at it and jeering at it. One of the ghouls is squatting on top of the crate while the other two stand nearby. As he looks on, Grim notices the crate lurch as if something is inside.

Chained to the bed is a man. He is short one leg, the stump poorly bandaged, but he seems to otherwise be awake, alert, and terrified. There are enough blood-soaked rags and stains on the walls and floors to surmise this man is but the most recent to partake of the ghouls' sense of hospitality.

The ghouls, as distracted as they are, do not seem to notice you as yet.

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Status Tracker

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

Aug 6, 2023 7:17 pm

OOC:

Grim moves top O15 and attacks ghoul at N14. Damage is either 11 or 14. I can't remember if we are doubling the total roll or just the weapon damage in our modified crit rules.

Seeing the ghouls distracted and the state of their prisoner on the bed, Grim rushes in to stand between the ghouls and the poor one-legged man chained to the bed. He lashes out at the nearest ghoul with the red sword.

Last edited August 6, 2023 7:27 pm

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

confirm critical - (1d20+5)

(10) + 5 = 15

Damage - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Aug 6, 2023 7:47 pm

Razhel rushes the opened door behind Grim, quickly sees the situation and fires her readied crossbow at the ghoul atop the cage.

OOC:

(N18, using studied target. Ghoul is flat-footed (sneak attack)

Last edited August 6, 2023 7:50 pm

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack - (1d20+7)

(17) + 7 = 24

Damage (Sneak) - (1d8+1d6+1)

(8) + (2) + 1 = 11

Aug 7, 2023 8:48 am

Elias quickly follows Grim and tries to finish off one of the vile creatures.

OOC:

I will attack Grim's target if it survives, otherwise Razhel's

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (20) + 4 = 24

1d8+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

Aug 10, 2023 3:45 am

OOC:

Pressing forward with the hopes annex and LoM return.

Red Destiny flashes through the air and strikes the first of the unsuspecting ghouls. (-14hp, dead) It howls momentarily then crumbles to the ground, dead.

Just as it falls, Razhel's crossbow bolt flies through the air and sinks into the stomach of a very surprised ghoul (-11hp). It still stands, but only momentarily as Elias closes on it and cuts into the creature with his sword (-3hp, dead).

One ghoul remains standing, though is still off its guard as it reorients itself to the new danger that has entered the room.

Axon and Iosef enter shortly behind the others, ready for the fight, though its not expected to last much longer at this rate.

OOC:

@RageRed,@LightOfMidnight you are up for first round actions.

Initiative:
Iosef
Razhel
Ghoul
Axon
Grim
Elias

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Status Tracker

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

Rolls

Ghoul Initiative - (1d20+2)

(16) + 2 = 18

Initiative: Axon, Iosef, Razhel, Grim, Elias - (1d20+3, 1d20+1, 1d20+5, 1d20+2, 1d20+0)

1d20+3 : (14) + 3 = 17

1d20+1 : (19) + 1 = 20

1d20+5 : (13) + 5 = 18

1d20+2 : (14) + 2 = 16

1d20+0 : (9) = 9

Aug 10, 2023 2:54 pm

OOC:

Sorry when I checked this thread it took me to the previous page and I didn't realise there was more...Having a fun time atm.

As his companions quickly dispatch the other two ghoul Iosef aims his crossbow at the remaining one, letting off a shot.

Rolls

Crossbow (PBS, DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, d8+3)

1d20+4 : (12) + 4 = 16

d8+3 : (8) + 3 = 11

Aug 10, 2023 8:08 pm

Razhel quickly reloads and fires her crossbow at the last of the three ghouls.

OOC:

Acquiring new studied target.

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack - (1d20+7)

(11) + 7 = 18

Damage - (1d8+1)

(5) + 1 = 6

Aug 11, 2023 7:17 am

The two crossbow bolts hit the remaining ghoul at about the same time, one in the throat the other in the chest. The creature still maintains a fiercely puzzled look as it starts to lunge forward but falls and slides across the ground, dead.

OOC:

Combat Over! Nice work!

A hoarse voice comes from the pained man strapped to the nearby bed. "C-careful of the crate. Whatever's in there is-is not what it seems. S-some kind of monster." He breathes heavily, holding back tears of hope that he might be rescued, "Please, get me out of here. Please!"

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Status Tracker

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

Aug 11, 2023 9:08 am

Elias stabs each of the creatures in the heart, just to be sure they are not standing up again before turning to the man. "Some kind of monster you say?"

OOC:

I'm going to stare at the man and Detect Evil on him... probably want to double check his words as well...

PS: Elias, the incompetent paladin 😅

Last edited August 11, 2023 9:09 am

Rolls

Sense Motive (Wis) - (1d20+8)

(3) + 8 = 11

Aug 11, 2023 10:09 pm

Grim grabs one of the ghoul's corpses and tosses it on top of the crate with the creature they've been warned about. "Whatever it is, let's not let it get out." He looks about to see if there's anything else they can use to help secure the crate, then moves to assist the one-legged man. "Maybe we can get this fellow back to the Doc before we continue on. Where we're going he's likely to meet a swift death in his condition."

Aug 11, 2023 10:36 pm

As you begin to pile the body and other things on top of the crate, you hear the soft barking of a dog within the crate, intermixed with whimpering. The crate jostles as whatever's inside tries to get out.

OOC:

You may easily take this man back to the Doctor and unless you would like to do so, you would not need to RP that - we can say you've returned back here thereafter.

Searching the other crates you find human corpses and only one thing of real interest: a sturdy wooden shield that, when tested, gives off a magical aura.

OOC:

You find a +1 Heavy Wooden Shield!

Aug 12, 2023 8:53 pm

After safely depositing the poor survivor with the Doc, Grim returns to the room with the crates. On the way, he discusses what they want to do with the thing in the crate.

OOC:

This one-legged man was very insistent that the thing in the crate was not what it seemed. A shapeshifter maybe? In any case, we should deal with it before moving on.

Aug 14, 2023 6:09 am

When you return you do indeed find that whatever is inside the crate remains trapped. At first quiet, as you approach, you hear the soft yipping of a dog.

Aug 14, 2023 7:50 pm

'..a trick? or ourfriend is imagining things.' Iosef watches the crate carefully, as if he can somehow how se through the wood and figure out the nature of what is inside.

'..Perhaps I could open it while those of you more capable are ready with your weapons, should it in fact be harmful?'

Aug 15, 2023 5:43 am

Razhel loads her crossbow and aims it at the crate. "Grim, you lead and I'll finish it off."

Aug 15, 2023 6:07 am

Tugging his beard for a second, Grim grins and thrusts the blade of his red sword through the slats of the crate and lashes back and forth inside.

OOC:

Grim has the Cruelty drawback.

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+5)

(12) + 5 = 17

Damage - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Aug 15, 2023 7:23 am

Grim slides his sword easily enough between the slits of the crate and runs it back and forth, stabbing while doing so. Frightened and pained yelping comes from within, quickly replaced a low growl.

OOC:

Initiatives, please! Grim hit, more info to come on that. If you beat 20, go ahead and post actions for Round 1.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+7)

(13) + 7 = 20

Aug 15, 2023 9:06 am

"Wait! Shouldn't we ..." Elias protests too late as Grim slides his sword stabbing the (presumably) defenseless dog-like creature.

Rolls

Dexterity - (1d20+0)

(12) = 12

Aug 15, 2023 7:17 pm

OOC:

Initiative

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Aug 15, 2023 8:38 pm

Razhel holds her crossbow at the ready, bolt locked in place, prepared to fire should the thing in the crate break free.

Last edited August 15, 2023 8:40 pm

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+5)

(14) + 5 = 19

Aug 18, 2023 2:47 pm

OOC:

Initiative

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+1)

(19) + 1 = 20

Aug 18, 2023 2:48 pm

OOC:

Initiative

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(14) + 3 = 17

Aug 18, 2023 3:57 pm

OOC:

Sorry thought I had done initiative here..

Aug 18, 2023 7:22 pm

The crates creaks and cracks just before it bursts in an eruption of splinters, sending wooden pieces across the room. You watch as the thing inside twists it's form from a smaller canine into a large, fiendish-looking bullmastif with red eyes. It's bones and muscles snap, pop, and pivot as it grows in size until it stands a good five feet off the ground, easily twice as long. It sniffs at the air and howls - the sound is enough to send shivers through your bodies.

OOC:

Will saves vs Fear pls, DC 11. Should be an easy success for most of you. This was the creature's turn, so you are all up now! Round 1 actions please.

Also, I recognize my status tracker is severely outdated, from before our new people joined us. I will need to revamp that. In the meantime, everyone is at full health as we start this combat and the crud Grim had on him from the pickled punk is gone.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Enemy	A
Iosef	B
Razhel	B
Axon	B
Elias	B
Grim	B

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

Aug 18, 2023 7:55 pm

"Pfft!" Grim vocalizes as he thrusts Red Destiny into the swollen dog-thing.

OOC:

Unless necessary, I am not going to roll against fear. Grim is +13 vs Fear.

Last edited August 18, 2023 7:57 pm

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+5)

(10) + 5 = 15

Damage - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Aug 18, 2023 8:56 pm

Razhel fires her crossbow at the big dog, as it bursts out of the crate and tries to look intimidating.

Last edited August 18, 2023 8:59 pm

Rolls

WILL save (fear) - (1d20+7)

(14) + 7 = 21

Lt. crossbow attack - (1d20+7)

(16) + 7 = 23

Damage (Sneak) + Studied Target - (1d8+1d6+1)

(4) + (4) + 1 = 9

Aug 18, 2023 9:41 pm

Iosef scrabbles for his crossbow as Grim stabs the box, mumbling about the need for proper plans, before managing to fire a shot.

Rolls

Crossbow (PBS, DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, d8+3)

1d20+4 : (7) + 4 = 11

d8+3 : (8) + 3 = 11

Aug 19, 2023 12:35 am

Grim hits, Red Destiny again drawing blood from the creature (-2hp, AC 16, DR 5/?).

OOC:

Grim gets another +1 to attack because short swords benefit from DEX bonus to his, not STR. This is due to it being a 'light' weapon and Elephant in the Room designating all such weapons able to use DEX instead of STR.

While Iosef's crossbow bolt plinks harmlessly against the far wall, Razhel's hits the creature but with the same effect - the bolt doesn't pierce the animal's skin and instead falls to the floor (no damage due to DR, DR 5/?).

OOC:

The sneak attack damage doesn't apply as the creature is not flat-footed to Razhel's attack.

OOC:

@LightOfMidnight - please make a Kn: Planes DC 12 check to identify the creature and learn more about.

Rolls

Iosef Will Save vs Fear - (1d20+6)

(12) + 6 = 18

Aug 19, 2023 5:54 am

OOC:

Planes

Rolls

Knowledge (Planes) (Int) - (1d20+8)

(12) + 8 = 20

Aug 19, 2023 2:41 pm

"What is that... dog thing?" Elias says surprised as it bursts out of its box.

OOC:

Fear passed :D

Sensing the evil in the creature, Elias raises his shield to stand in its way and tries to put it out of its miserable existence quickly. "Another one of those nightmarish twisted creatures!"

Last edited August 19, 2023 2:43 pm

Rolls

Will - (1d20+10)

(2) + 10 = 12

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (12) + 4 = 16

1d8+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Aug 20, 2023 11:46 pm

While the creature manifests as a fiendish Bullmastiff, Iosef, having seen it transform from a more normal-looking canine knows it is much more than it appears. Given its earlier inclination to make whimpering and crying sounds, that it could clearly have gotten out of the crate at any time it pleased, and the recent indications of inter-planar creatures crossing through the yellow mist, Iosef believes this creature to likely be a form of Sahkil, particularly an Esipil.

As such, the creature would be one that preys and feeds upon fear itself. Esipils prey upon the unease that comes from living among beasts. The civilized world has domesticated animals, but those creatures are just a step away from wild animals, and esipils make sure that humanoids who live around them remember that.

Their true form is that of a canine torso atop a worm-like lower half with disgusting vein-like tongues sprouting from its mouth. Along with its ability to change shape at will (which it typically uses to lure people in by appearing to be a loveable puppy), they are naturally resistant to most physical damage. Weapons that are 'Good' aligned will bypass this. They are immune to fear, poison, and disease, and resistant to several elements.

(DR 5/Good, Immune: Fear, Poison, Disease, Resistence: Cold 10, Electricity 10, Sonic 10)

Rolls

Axon will Save - (1d20+8)

(19) + 8 = 27

Aug 20, 2023 11:51 pm

Axon, overcoming the nagging fear at the back of his mind, moves up to get a better vantage point against the creature(P17). He throws his hands out and flashes light in the creature's face, hoping to dazzle it.

OOC:

Axon casts Flare - DC 14 Will save, or it is dazzled (-1 to attack and perception rolls for 10 rounds) and will be silenced for 1 rounds.

EDIT: it failed!

Rolls

Enemy Will Save - (1d20+4)

(8) + 4 = 12

Aug 21, 2023 12:23 am

The giant, fiendish canine is rebuffed for a moment by the sudden flash of light in its face. It still seems off its and makes like it's going to growl, only to find no sound to come from its throat. It lunges for Grim's mid-section with its massive jaw. It misses the mark as Grim dodges to the side.

OOC:

(Beast Shape II - the large creature gives it a net +2 AC that I previously failed to account for. It's effective AC is 18.)

Everyone is up for round 2!

EDIT: I fixed/updated the status tracker, so it should be accurately reflecting everyone's stats for quick reference.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Enemy	A	17/19hp, AC 18, DR 5/good, Resistance 10 Cold, Sonic, Electricity
Iosef	B
Razhel	B
Axon	B
Elias	B
Grim	B

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Rolls

Attack and Damage vs Grim (Bite, w/ Trip) - (1d20+5, 1d8+1, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (5) + 5 = 10

1d8+1 : (1) + 1 = 2

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

Aug 21, 2023 5:26 am

OOC:

Now might also be a good time to remind the party of the single Oil of Align Weapon that is sitting unclaimed in the party treasury. I would rule, anything unclaimed is deep enough in storage it would take a full round action to retrieve it, but it could be helpful.

Aug 21, 2023 5:29 am

OOC:

I would also like to remind everyone that we found a +1 shield in the previous room. Grim can't use it.

Aug 21, 2023 5:38 am

OOC:

Seems a proper and reasonable upgrade for Elias - unless someone else has a care to use it? I'll go on a limb (a short one, since annex hasn't logged in for almost 2 weeks now, and- you know - sorcerer) and say Axon doesn't want it.

Aug 21, 2023 8:26 am

OOC:

oh yeah! I can always use a shield! I also guess I can smith this thing bad, but I'll waste another action and wait for iosef to point out how evil this creature is :D

Seeing the creature struggling after Axon's light flash, Elias takes another shot at the beast

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (13) + 4 = 17

1d8+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

Aug 21, 2023 10:34 pm

'This creature, it's planar, our weapons may not be as effective, unless someone good planes on side. .' Even as he speaks he shrugs off his bag and starts to rummage through it. 'Now who had... Here! He pulls out a small vial holding it out for someone to take.

OOC:

Spending that full round for the oil of align weapon.

Edit : Whoops just noticed I forgot to take out the attack roll when I changed my mind on what to do. Naturally it rolls well..

Last edited August 21, 2023 11:49 pm

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+3, d8+2)

1d20+3 : (18) + 3 = 21

d8+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

Aug 21, 2023 11:15 pm

OOC:

Elias, go ahead and add the +1 Heavy Wooden Shield to your sheet, we'll say you claimed it when it was first available since it was just recent. Make the applicable updates to stats, etc. It should be a normal Heavy Wooden Shield but +1 AC and +1 Armor Check Penalty for total AC +3 and -1 ACP.

We'll wait for Rage to post, then I'll post for axon and we'll move into next round.

Aug 22, 2023 7:05 am

Unfazed by the dog-thing's attack, Grim thrust once again at the monster with Red Destiny.

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(11) + 6 = 17

Damage - (1d6+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Aug 22, 2023 7:09 am

OOC:

Am I wrong, but doesn't PF1 give negatives to AC when changing size up instead of bonuses?

Aug 22, 2023 7:51 am

OOC:

You're right! Thank you - the spell (Beast Shape II) imparts +4 to Natural Armor and -2 Dex, but I failed to account for the size difference. It should actually have (+2 Dex, +4 Natural Armor, -1 Size), for a total of 15 AC.

This, of course, means Elias's two attacks hit (-2hp, -1hp), and Grim's did too (-4hp). This leaves the creature currently at 10/19hp, I believe.

I'll narrate the attack more fully in the round summary.

Aug 22, 2023 8:15 am

Razhel grabs the vial from Iosef, dumps the contents over the end of her crossbow and bolt and fires off another shot.

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack (dedicated enemy) - (1d20+7)

(15) + 7 = 22

Damage - (1d8+1)

(5) + 1 = 6

Aug 24, 2023 5:56 am

Axon lifts his hand and speaks an incantation, "ደማቅ ጨለማ", sending up another flare of bright light in the face of the creature to keep it on its toes.

OOC:

Enemy will save vs DC 14 FAILED again - enemy gets -1 to attack and is silenced again for 1 round.

Rolls

Enemy Will Save - (1d20+4)

(7) + 4 = 11

Aug 24, 2023 6:14 am

Elias slices into the creature with a series of attacks and Grim thrusts Red Destiny into the creatures thickened hide just as a flash of bright light explodes in its face from Axon's spell.

Razhel takes the opportunity to take the oil from Iosef and dumps it upon her bolts, loosing one of the projectiles at the monster. It strikes true and deep, sending the enemy into a rage.

It thrashes forward - unable to pass and being trapped in the corner, it bears down again upon Grim. It's massive jaws clamp down on his leg and pull him to the ground, though the teeth do more insult than injury. (-2hp, trip successful)

OOC:

Keep in mind, standing from prone will provoke an attack of opportunity. Everyone may act for round 3! It's almost dead, you've got it.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Enemy	A	4/19hp, AC 15, DR 5/good, Resistance 10 Cold, Sonic, Electricity
Iosef	B
Razhel	B
Axon	B
Elias	B
Grim	B	20/22hp, prone

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Rolls

Attack & Damage (Bite w/ Trip) - (1d20+5, 1d8+1, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (20) + 5 = 25

1d8+1 : (1) + 1 = 2

1d20+5 : (14) + 5 = 19

Aug 24, 2023 7:05 am

"Stupid creature!" Grim growls out, as he thrusts with Red Destiny while still prone.

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Aug 24, 2023 8:43 pm

Razhel fires again at the fake dog thing.

OOC:

Used Razhel's last Hero Point to no avail.

Last edited August 24, 2023 8:46 pm

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack (dedicated enemy) - (1d20+7)

(5) + 7 = 12

Lt. crossbow attack (dedicated enemy) redo - (1d20+7)

(4) + 7 = 11

Aug 27, 2023 6:26 pm

OOC:

@LightOfMidnight,@CESN Still need actions from Elias and Iosef :)

Aug 27, 2023 7:24 pm

[ +- ] Smite Evil (Class Feature)

OOC:

This is probably useful for the final boss, but I guess we will rest in the meantime.

Elias briefly looks back at Iosef. "Something good you say?". He raises his sword and holds it high for a moment before striking the creature. "Pharasma will know your path"

OOC:

1? 🤣

Last edited August 27, 2023 7:25 pm

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - no DR - (1d20+4+3, 1d8+1+6)

1d20+4+3 : (1) + 7 = 8

1d8+1+6 : (2) + 7 = 9

Aug 27, 2023 7:30 pm

OOC:

@CESN would you like to use a hero point to re-roll the attack?

Aug 28, 2023 12:27 am

As the oil is taken and pured on bolts Iosef taps a hand on Razhel shoulder. ' Let them strike true.

OOC:

Guidance on Razhel.

Aug 28, 2023 1:51 am

OOC:

Going to move us forward - its on the ropes anyway and CESN can save the hero point for another time :)

The creature, apparently on the defensive as its wounds threaten be the end of it, dodges out of the way of each attack you throw at it. It then lunges for Elias. It's teeth puncture Elias's armor and he is dragged down to the ground just as Grim had been! (-6hp)

Everyone is up for next round actions! Keep in mind standing from prone will prompt an attack of opportunity - but it only gets one per round, so the first to stand takes it!

Razhel gets +1 to a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check due to guidance.[/ooc]

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Enemy	A	4/19hp, AC 15, DR 5/good, Resistance 10 Cold, Sonic, Electricity
Iosef	B
Razhel	B
Axon	B
Elias	B	17/23hp, prone
Grim	B	20/22hp, prone

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Rolls

Attack & Damage (Bite w/ Trip) vs AC 19 - (1d20+5, 1d8+1, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (14) + 5 = 19

1d8+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

1d20+5 : (20) + 5 = 25

Aug 28, 2023 6:41 am

Razhel loads up again and take another shot at the creature who now has both Grim and Elias on the floor.

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack (dedicated enemy = guidance) - (1d20+8)

(17) + 8 = 25

Damage - (1d8+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

Aug 28, 2023 8:30 am

OOC:

Taking the prone penalty with should be matched by the smite... Actually just read that description again and I get +CHA to AC right? If so that 19 would turn into a miss ;D

Loosing balance as the dog-like devil bites on to his armour, Elias tries to pierce the creature to release himself from its grasp.

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - prone + no DR - (1d20+4+3-4, 1d8+1+6)

1d20+4+3-4 : (16) + 3 = 19

1d8+1+6 : (6) + 7 = 13

Aug 28, 2023 2:09 pm

OOC:

CESN, you're right! With the bonus to AC, Elias would not have been hit. His HP is full and he was *not* prone.

A well-aimed shot from Razhel's crossbow puts an arrow directly through the creature's eye. The augmented bolt does its trick, bypassing its innate resistances. For good measure, Elias brings his sword down upon the creature's neck, severing its head from its body.

It withers and becomes smaller in size, changing into something else entirely - a canine head that once sat upon the body of a writhing, slug-like creature.

OOC:

Combat is over! Everyone please make a Will (Fear) save vs DC 13 upon seeing the creature now before you.

Grim may of course stand up without issue now. The oil on Razhel's bolts wears off within a minute of its application.

Where to next?

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Enemy	A	DEAD
Iosef	B
Razhel	B
Axon	B
Elias	B
Grim	B	20/22hp

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Aug 28, 2023 3:31 pm

"What is this thing?"

Rolls

Will - (1d20+10)

(9) + 10 = 19

Aug 28, 2023 7:28 pm

"DEAD. That's what it is, Elias." Grim answers as he rises from the floor and kicks the decapitated head across the room.

OOC:

Auto-Fear roll of 14.

Aug 28, 2023 7:37 pm

"-and good riddance," Axon mutters.

Rolls

Fear Save - (1d20+8)

(10) + 8 = 18

Aug 28, 2023 7:58 pm

Dusting himself off, Grim proceeds back to the door of the crate room and then peers north and south. "North or South?" He asks quietly. "I don't think its going to get any easier until this is all at an end."

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Aug 28, 2023 8:51 pm

Razhel follows Grim from the room and looks either way herself. "We should be ready to fight either way." She answers him in a hushed voice. "Its either us or them." She point south with the business end of her crossbow.

OOC:

This area should be named the Gauntlet of the Murder Hobos.

Aug 29, 2023 7:59 am

Equinox says:

DEAD. That's what it is, Elias

OOC:

Immediately imagined Iosef jumping in to academically correct that outsides don't really die here

Elias looks at Grim as he kicks around the "dog's head". "Well, yes. But could this be the sort thing hidding in the mist? Are those nighmares finding their way inside now?"

OOC:

south we go!

Aug 29, 2023 6:04 pm

OOC:

Unless there are any dissenting opinions, I'll move us to the doors at K-22 and set up the next scene there soon.

Rolls

Razhel Fear Save - (1d20+8)

(18) + 8 = 26

Aug 29, 2023 7:55 pm

' It was a type of sakhil, a fallen psychopomp. Interesting creatures actually.' The scholar starts to go on about the creatures even if no-one else is listening, as they head to their next destination.

Rolls

Will - Fear - (1d20+6)

(16) + 6 = 22

Aug 29, 2023 8:07 pm

At the mention of psychopomp, Elias stops. He wasn't really paying much attention to the detailed academical description of that horror, but then and there he was overtaken by an uneasy feeling. "Aren't those guiding the souls of the departed?" he asks worried. "Pharasma bless our souls if even such thing can be corrupted by this mist." he send a quick silent prayer to the ground.

Aug 29, 2023 9:01 pm

Grim strides to the double doors with blade in hand. He glances back to the others and nods, then kicks the doors and steps in ready to face whatever menaces are waiting inside.

Aug 29, 2023 10:06 pm

Razhel loads up and swings the end of her crossbow through the opening as soon as there is one, looking for a likely problem to shoot.

Aug 30, 2023 2:56 am

Approaching the double doors here, you spot to the west, against the far end of the hall, a series of pipes, valves, and chains. (Along F21 and F22)

Grim kicks the door in, revealing a room of cracked, river-green tiles covering the floor and walls in what appears to be a large communal shower. Dry metal spouts jut from several walls, overlooking grates in the tile floor. A sizeable portion of the floor drops into a shallow pool, filled with something other than water: a vile stew of corpses and blood.

The smell of rot and copper fills the air. Three alcoves, providing minimal privacy, run along the south wall. In the center, a simple chair has been transformed into a gruesome throne covered with draped viscera and gnawed bones.

Razhel immediately spots potential targets - several, in fact. Standing within the room, most within the grisly pool of rot itself, stand four ghouls similar to those you've fought previously. Upon the chair sits a creature that appears very similar, yet bears eyes that betray a scheming and sharp intelligence not found in the others. It has only one hand, though the missing appendage is strung upon a thong around the creature's neck. It grins directly at you, cocking its head to the side, holding a hand up as if to signal other creatures to hold their positions.

It is clear this creature was waiting for your arrival.

OOC:

Kn: Religion to identify this creature as it differs from the ghouls.

Fort DC 10 saves from all, or become nauseated for 2 rounds.

Will (Fear) DC 12 saves from all except Grim, who passes automatically.

I am not going to call for initiative immediately - Rage, is Razhel shooting one of these things? If so, which one? I'll allow the attack to go off before the sight and smell hits her, in case she fails the fort save.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Iosef
Razhel
Axon
Elias
Grim		20/22hp
Ghouls x4	?	?
Enemy Leader	?	?

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Aug 30, 2023 7:36 am

Razhel aims for the smug leader sitting on his throne of filth and fires. The bolt plunges short into the pool of gore.

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Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack (dedicated enemy) - (1d20+7)

(2) + 7 = 9

WILL save (fear) - (1d20+8)

(7) + 8 = 15

FORT save - (1d20+4)

(13) + 4 = 17

Aug 30, 2023 7:55 am

Elias slowly steps into the room, weapon at hand, though still disturbed by the idea of Pharasma's own servants being corrupted by the evil lurking in the mist. As Grim kicks the door open, the putrid smell of rotting flesh hit him, forcing him to stop for a moment. His attention is taken by the strangely intelegent look in the undead's eyes... and already deadly creature made worse.

He points his swords towards the throne. "You there, what sort of villainous sorcery is going on here?" he demands, just as Razhel takes a more... sharp diplomatic approach.

Last edited August 30, 2023 8:05 am

Rolls

Will - (1d20+10)

(12) + 10 = 22

Fortitude - (1d20+6)

(9) + 6 = 15

Knowledge (Religion) (Int) why not? - (1d20+5)

(13) + 5 = 18

Aug 30, 2023 8:32 am

Grim takes a quick assessment of their situation and grips his sword; ready to take on another gaggle of ghouls. The the stench in the room is sickening.

Last edited August 30, 2023 8:33 am

Rolls

FORT save - (1d20+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

Aug 30, 2023 9:30 pm

Elias recognizes this thing as a ghast. Similar in many ways to their lesser brethren, ghasts are said to be far more deadly and cunning. They are stronger and more resilient. Like ghouls, their teeth and claws can cause paralysis, however a ghast's paralysis even bypasses the natural resistances of elves. They, too, carry the potential for disease in the form of ghoul fever, but a ghast also exudes a putrid stench that bends the stomachs of anyone of lower constitution that come within 10 feet of them.

OOC:

I'll leave a little more time for LightofMidnight to add their post then post the creatures' response to the crossbow bolt and question.

Sep 4, 2023 5:51 pm

The creature upon the throne smirks and continues to sit, as if untroubled by your arrival and failed attack, though his eyes to glance toward where the crossbow bolt landed in the pool of filth.

"Tsk, tsk, is that any way to treat a gracious host?" the creature asks. "It is you, that have trespassed upon my territory, after all. You come here killing my people, and fire upon me? How very rude." He grins further, proudly displaying the rows of needle-sharp teeth within his otherworldly maw. "But then where are my manners? I am Klades, ruler of the ghouls here, and I have a proposition for you."

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Iosef
Razhel
Axon
Elias
Grim		20/22hp
Ghouls x4	?	?
Enemy Leader	?	?

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Sep 6, 2023 8:59 am

OOC:

As a player I'm very curious about the proposition but the character only sees an abomination.... tough choices 😅

Elias looks at the others to warn them. "This one is dangerous"

He steps into the room confidently to challenge the creature. "What sort of proposition could a thing like you possibly have for us?" he looks around for a moment "Your rightful territory is in the Boneyard with Pharasma."

Sep 6, 2023 7:03 pm

?

"Pharasma can keep her realm, I got all the Boneyard I need right here," he says, gesturing to indicate his palace of filth. "But I'd like more. I want those yellow-robed fecks gone. Yesterday's meal, you get me? And I think you lot could make that happen, so we can push into their camp and go straight for their throat - the one they call Zandalus!"

Sep 6, 2023 9:41 pm

Razhel reloads while standing outside of the ghouls' sight in the hallway, then pushes through the open doors and stands in the corner ready to fire.

OOC:

(L23)

Sep 6, 2023 9:56 pm

From the safety of behind the bulkier members of the group Isosef gives a worried look. He wanted more.. would he stop after the cultists. The scholar perks up at the name.

'What do you know of this..Zandalus?'

Sep 6, 2023 10:23 pm

?

"I know enough," the creature replies, split flying from his mouth. "Him and his followers have killed several of my people. Cut us off. We grow hungry and they try to starve us out. His creatures make this mist that keeps us here on the island. If you help us take them out, we'll claim this place for ourselves and let you leave in peace." He sits back, eyes flashing to Razhel. "A more than fair offer. I get what I want, you get to live, and this mist, hopefuly, goes away with Zandalus when we rip his pretty throat out."

C1NDER sent a note to CESN

C1NDER sent a note to LightOfMidnight

Rolls

Secret Roll

Sep 7, 2023 8:09 am

OOC:

Moving to K25

While Klades yaps with Elias and Iosef, Grim steps into the room, staying a safe distance from the pool and whatever may be lurking in there.

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Sep 7, 2023 8:23 am

OOC:

I updated the map in my post above. I took a guess at Elias's and Iosef's position based on the narrative. Please specify if you should be on a different space.

Will otherwise await responses to this proposition.

Sep 8, 2023 9:32 am

Elias stops for a moment. While this creature has no right to exist, they have a greater common enemy which is the source of all this corruption. He cannot be sure what lifting the fog from this island would do, but as far as he can tell, that is the corruption influence twisting the minds and bodies of these people... Perhaps solving that would releases Klades from his curse?

He relaxes a bit and lets its sword down for a moment. "Who are your people? Can you control them?" he points at the other lesser undead. "We do have a common goal, but I wonder how would you satiate your hunger if you are on your own in this island?" Elias tries to probe the creature's real intentions. Trapping this creatures here will keep innocents safe and they can be helpful fighting a greater evil. Could letting these aberrations live be a price worth paying to end this curse? "The island is not our to give. I can make no promises other would not return to claim it back."

Sep 8, 2023 9:17 pm

Not much for talk, the slayer casually raises the tip of her crossbow one-handed and squeezes the trigger in the direction of Klades, her studied enemy.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+5)

(12) + 5 = 17

Sep 9, 2023 12:39 am

?

"I should think the people in that camp will serve our hunger for quite some time. We'll eat their legs first, they won't be much of a problem. Then who-"

The creature is cut off by a crossbow bolt flying again towards it.

OOC:

Everyone else, please roll initiative!

Rage, Axon, and anyone else that beats initiative 13 (for the enemy leader), may post round 1 actions. The enemies will be flat-footed until they act.

Rolls

Axon Initiative - (1d20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Enemy Initiative (Leader, Peons) - (1d20+4, 1d20+2)

1d20+4 : (9) + 4 = 13

1d20+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

Iosef Initiative - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

Sep 9, 2023 9:59 am

OOC:

not sure I was too happily with that suggestion myself 🤣

Rolls

Dexterity - (1d20+0)

(11) = 11

Sep 9, 2023 9:59 am

OOC:

Sorry, mobile double posting😅 can’t delete the last one

Sep 9, 2023 4:29 pm

OOC:

All good, CESN, we'll use the 1st roll of 11 for your initiative.

Sep 9, 2023 6:22 pm

"Ooopsies!" Razhel exclaims as her shot streaks toward Klades.

OOC:

Hope that hits. He is flat-footed.

Last edited September 9, 2023 6:25 pm

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack (dedicated enemy) - (1d20+7)

(9) + 7 = 16

Damage (Sneak) + Studied Target - (1d8+1d6+1)

(4) + (3) + 1 = 8

Sep 9, 2023 6:22 pm

OOC:

Initiative

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(10) + 2 = 12

Sep 9, 2023 11:02 pm

Axon sees the look in Razhel's eyes and is ready when she pulls the trigger on the crossbow. He immediately throws his hands up and speaks an incantation, "ማጅ ጋሻ!" A sheen of force-like energy enshrouds his body to help stave off attacks. He pulls free his dagger in case an enemy decides to get close.

OOC:

Cast Spell: Mage Armor
Draw Weapon: +1 Dagger

Sep 9, 2023 11:03 pm

Razhel's keen eye and well-aimed shot hits Klades in the shoulder (-8hp). He shrieks out in anger, "Now that was a dumb thing to do! Kill them!" Klades stands from his grisly throne but otherwise stays put, opting instead to grab the ghoul next to him and yank the creature between him and any other potential ranged attacks (Reposition willing ally).

OOC:

Grim, Elias, and Iosef are up, please post normal round actions. Make sure to include coordinates for your placement on the map.The nauseated condition has passed for anyone that was afflicted.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Klades	B	AC 18, 9/17hp
Grim	C	20/22hp
Elias	C
Iosef	C
Ghouls x4	D	AC 14

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Sep 9, 2023 11:30 pm

Iosef takes a deep breath and chants a short incantation from memory, placing a boon upon him and his allies in battle.

OOC:

Cast Spell: Bless (Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.); all allies are targeted.

Rolls

Enemy Attack vs Grim (AC 15) - (1d20+3, 1d6+1, 1d20+3, 1d6+1, 1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (10) + 3 = 13

1d6+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

1d20+3 : (8) + 3 = 11

1d6+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

1d20+3 : (19) + 3 = 22

1d6+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

Enemy Attack vs Elias (AC 19) - (1d20+3, 1d6+1, 1d20+3, 1d6+1, 1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (1) + 3 = 4

1d6+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

1d20+3 : (4) + 3 = 7

1d6+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

1d20+3 : (4) + 3 = 7

1d6+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

Enemy Attack vs Iosef (AC 15) - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

1d6+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Paralysis Rounds - (1d4+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Sep 10, 2023 6:25 pm

OOC:

Moving to K27, Attacking K28

Grim growls and rushes forward to attack the ghoul directly in the path ahead of him headed south.

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+7)

(12) + 7 = 19

Damage - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Sep 12, 2023 12:41 am

OOC:

Will wait until tomorrow for actions from @CESN before moving us forward.

Sep 12, 2023 8:21 am

Somewhat relieved that the abomination will meet it's end, but still unsure if these were not the lesser evil, Elias watches as Klades orders every ghoul to kill them. "If Pharasma will it" he draws his sword and, seeing Grim charge into the middle of the undead, Elias decides to strike at the creatures left behind to protect the weaker spell casters.

OOC:

It's me already ! I'll attack H23 for now.

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (16) + 4 = 20

1d8+1 : (1) + 1 = 2

Sep 13, 2023 12:44 am

Grim strides toward the nearest ghoul as chaos erupts. He slashes with Red Destiny, drawing a line of black, ichor across the creatures chest (K28: -7hp). It howls in pain just as Elias strikes at his target. It suffers only a glancing blow, but he clearly hit his mark as well (H23: -2hp).

The ghouls retaliate - the one facing Grim bites and slashes with its claws, though only one connects (-2hp plus Paralysis), followed by the one against Elias (miss). The remaining ghouls move to attack but Klades holds the one in front of him back, telling it to wait and move with him. It dutifully listens but the other moves and engages Iosef with it's bite (F26->K24, miss)

OOC:

Equinox - please roll a Fort DC 13 save or be paralyzed for 2 rounds.

(The claws should have been rolled with a -2 modifier and don't get the +1 damage, my bad, but easily fixed.)

Razhel and Axon are up!

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Klades	B	AC 18, 9/17hp
Grim	C	18/22hp
Elias	C
Iosef	C
Ghouls x4	D	AC 14 (K28: 6/13hp)(H23: 11/13hp)

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Sep 13, 2023 8:58 pm

"Klades: King of the Cowards!" Razhel tauts the ghast, as she fires her crossbow again at his undead meat shield.

Last edited September 13, 2023 8:59 pm

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack (bless) - (1d20+7)

(1) + 7 = 8

Sep 13, 2023 10:31 pm

Axon throws his hands out and utters an incantation, "የፍላር ፍንዳታ!" A bright light flashes over the area on the far end of the fetid pool of gore, threatening to put stars in the eyes of Klades and two of his minions.

OOC:

Cast Spell: Flare Burst (10ft radius center so it hits Klades and ghouls at F25 & H23

He chooses Klades to be silenced for 1 round (from his bloodline arcana)

Rolls

Fort Saves (Klades, F25, H23) vs DC 16 - (1d20+4, 1d20+2, 1d20+2)

1d20+4 : (5) + 4 = 9

1d20+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

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

Sep 13, 2023 10:48 pm

The flare burst hits at just the right time and none of the undead creatures are able to shrug away the affects (Klades and ghouls H23 & F25 are 'dazzled' 10 rounds, Klades is 'silenced' one round).

Klades looks to try giving orders to the ghoul directly in front of it but no words escape his lips. In frustration he shoves the ghoul forward and it rushes to meet Iosef (F25 -> K25)

Klades then takes the opportunity to enter the fray himself, moving into a flanking position on Elias and bites at the paladin with his morbid maw, but his teeth fail to get past the man's armor (Klades: move to J23, attack misses).

The stench pouring off of Klades body is something otherworldly, and it hits Elias, Axon, Iosef, and Razhel like a battering ram to their sense (Fort Save DC 15 from Elias, Axon, Iosef, and Razhel - failure means you are sickened for 10 minutes)

(Klades's movement procs an Attack of Opportunity from Elias. The stench hits him first, so account for that before rolling for the AoO, @CESN )

OOC:

Grim, Elias, and Iosef are up!

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Klades	B	AC 18, 9/17hp, Dazzled (9 rounds)
Grim	C	18/22hp
Elias	C
Iosef	C
Ghouls x4	D	AC 14 (K28: 6/13hp)(H23: 11/13hp, dazzled 10 rounds)

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Rolls

Sickened Minutes - (1d6+4)

(6) + 4 = 10

Klades Attack vs Elias (-1 'dazzled', +2 flanking)(Disease and paralysis upon hit) vs AC 19 - (1d20+6, 1d6+3)

1d20+6 : (5) + 6 = 11

1d6+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

Sep 14, 2023 8:37 am

OOC:

Fort Save (DC 15)

Last edited September 15, 2023 9:23 am

Rolls

FORT save - (1d20+5)

(10) + 5 = 15

Sep 14, 2023 8:45 am

Elias turns to stop Klades but the stench of the rotten flesh and disease covering the creature proves too strong for him to handle as a sicking feeling starts to spread from his stomach.

Last edited September 14, 2023 8:48 am

Rolls

Fortitude - (1d20+6)

(6) + 6 = 12

Sick opportunity - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4-2, 1d8+1)

1d20+4-2 : (10) + 2 = 12

1d8+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Sep 14, 2023 2:07 pm

OOC:

@CESN if that was your attack of opportunity, you still have normal rounds actions to make.

Sep 14, 2023 8:20 pm

OOC:

Doing fort first

Iosef gags as the stench reaches him and he tries to stumble back only for his back to touch the wall. With the creature bearing down on him He steps to the side trying to move away without getting caught by their claws as he draws he crossbow and hold it defensively in front of him

OOC:

5foot step down one, draw crossbow, and total defence.. not sure I want any AoO's right now :P.

Last edited September 15, 2023 5:45 am

Rolls

Fortitude - (1d20+2)

(10) + 2 = 12

Sep 14, 2023 10:51 pm

OOC:

Fort Save (DC 15) with a +1 for bless.

Attacking K28 (net -1 to attack, -1 damage included in rolls)

Last edited September 14, 2023 10:56 pm

Rolls

Fort save - (1d20+2)

(10) + 2 = 12

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+5)

(2) + 5 = 7

Sep 14, 2023 11:35 pm

OOC:

Grim was outside the range of Klade's stench, thankfully. Unfortunately the Fort save Grim needed to make (DC 13) was to avoid paralysis. Grim will have succumbed to those affects and will remain paralyzed for one more round.

Reminder, Bless also only gives +1 to saves vs fear, so won't help against the stench or paralysis effects.

Just need actions for the round from @CESN

Rolls

Enemy Attack vs Elias (AC 19)(+2 flank, -1 dazzled) - (1d20+4, 1d6+1, 1d20-1, 1d6+1, 1d20-1, 1d6+1)

1d20+4 : (5) + 4 = 9

1d6+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

1d20-1 : (1) - 1 = 0

1d6+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

1d20-1 : (14) - 1 = 13

1d6+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

Enemy Attack vs Razhel (AC 18) - (1d20+3, 1d6+1, 1d20-2, 1d6+1, 1d20-2, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (7) + 3 = 10

1d6+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

1d20-2 : (2) - 2 = 0

1d6+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

1d20-2 : (12) - 2 = 10

1d6+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

Enemy Attack vs Iosef (AC 19)(-1 dazzled) - (1d20+2, 1d6+1, 1d20-3, 1d6+1, 1d20-3, 1d6+1)

1d20+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

1d6+1 : (1) + 1 = 2

1d20-3 : (19) - 3 = 16

1d6+1 : (1) + 1 = 2

1d20-3 : (18) - 3 = 15

1d6+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Enemy Attack vs Elias 2 - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (6) + 3 = 9

1d6+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Sep 15, 2023 9:15 am

Struggling to stay focused, Elias turns back to his first target and tries to send it back to the Boneyard where it belongs.

Last edited September 15, 2023 9:15 am

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4-2, 1d8+1)

1d20+4-2 : (17) + 2 = 19

1d8+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Sep 15, 2023 10:07 pm

As Grim goes to swing at the ghoul in front of him, he realizes his arm is no longer working the way he wants it to. A moment later he realizes he is completely paralyzed and unable to move, though aware of his surroundings.

Elias slashes at the ghoul before him, cutting into its flesh (H23: -2hp) as Iosef tries to back into a safer position (Iosef to L25)

The ghoul engaged with Elias strikes at him with its teeth and claws (miss), followed by the one in range of Razhel (miss). Similarly, the other ghoul near Iosef attacks him (miss) before the one that had been fighting Grim moves up to attack Elias as well (K28->J24, miss). In spite of the ghouls' efforts, not a single one of them make contact with flesh.

OOC:

Wow, lots of misses! Razhel and Axon are up, then Klades!

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A	Sickened, Blessed
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs), Blessed
Klades	B	AC 18, 9/17hp, Dazzled (9 rounds)
Grim	C	18/22hp, Paralyzed (1 round), Blessed
Elias	C	Sickened, Blessed
Iosef	C	Sickened, Blessed
Ghouls x4	D	AC 14 (J24: 6/13hp)(H23: 9/13hp, dazzled 9 rounds)(K25: dazzled, 9 rounds)

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Sep 15, 2023 10:31 pm

OOC:

5 ft adjustment to K23. +1 dedicated enemy, +1 bless, +2 flanking, (sneak attack with flanking)

Shifting about the attacking ghoul with her empty crossbow in one hand, Razhel draws her rapier and attacks Klades; running the blade through his stinky ass. "You can die now, King Asshole!"

Last edited September 15, 2023 10:33 pm

Rolls

Rapier - (1d20+10)

(14) + 10 = 24

Damage (Sneak) - (1d8+1d6+2)

(7) + (3) + 2 = 12

Sep 15, 2023 11:31 pm

Razhel draws and thrusts her rapier in one swift motion, jamming it up through Klades back, the point jutting from the creature's throat. She yanks it free and the ghast crumples to the ground, embracing true death.

OOC:

I forgot to specify in my last post - Razhel, Iosef, and Elias failed their Fort saves. They will remain 'sickened' through the rest of this encounter (10 minutes), suffering -2 to attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Elias's attack still hit, but did 2 less damage - (-2hp instead of -4hp). Razhel still hits and badly destroys Klades.

Rolls

Axon Fort Save vs DC 15 - (1d20+4)

(19) + 4 = 23

Ghoul @ K24 AoO vs Axon - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (8) + 3 = 11

1d6+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

Sep 16, 2023 1:25 pm

OOC:

If he is down, then it's me again :D

Elias stares at Razhel's rapier for a moment. Still struggling to resist the nauseating smell of rotten flesh, he steps unsteadily trying to find away to deal with the other ghoul at once

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4-2, 1d8+1-2)

1d20+4-2 : (4) + 2 = 6

1d8+1-2 : (5) - 1 = 4

Sep 16, 2023 6:37 pm

OOC:

Axon should still have his actions for the round and also Iosef goes before the ghouls.

Sep 17, 2023 6:51 am

Axon swiftly steps into the space previously occupied by Razhel. He takes several quick breaths, pulling heat from the air and maneuvering his hands to redirect that energy. The ghoul near him gnashes at him as the sorcerer's attention is pulled towards the spell but he steps out of the way and maintains his concentration on the spell. He pushes his hands forward and a gout of flame erupts around the ghouls gathered before him. One of the ghouls, already badly wounded, catches the flames the worst, writhing and screaming before flinging itself to the ground. The movement and screaming stop quickly thereafter.

OOC:

Cast Spell: Burning hands, 15ft cone hitting ghouls @ J24 (-6hp, DEAD), K24 (-6hp), & K25 (-3hp).

Rolls

Burning Hands - (3d4)

(132) = 6

Reflex Saves vs DC 16 J24, K24, K25 - (1d20+2, 1d20+2, 1d20+2)

1d20+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

1d20+2 : (12) + 2 = 14

1d20+2 : (17) + 2 = 19

Sep 17, 2023 7:02 am

Elias swings his sword at the ghoul before him but the creature dances out of the way just in time.

Grim feels the effects of the paralysis wearing off.

OOC:

Iosef is up @LightOfMidnight , then the remaining ghouls! Grim will be free to act after the ghouls as his paralysis is now worn off.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A	Sickened, Blessed
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs), Blessed
Grim	A	18/22hp, Blessed
Elias	A	Sickened, Blessed
Iosef	A	Sickened, Blessed
Ghouls x3	B	AC 14 (K24: 7/13hp)(H23: 9/13hp, dazzled 9 rounds)(K25: 10/13hp, dazzled 9 rounds)

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Rolls

Channel Resist vs DC 13 (K24, H23, K25) - (1d20+5, 1d20+5, 1d20+5)

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

1d20+5 : (15) + 5 = 20

K25 Attack vs Iosef (AC 15)(Risky Strike) - (1d20+2, 1d6+3, 1d20-3, 1d6+3, 1d20-3, 1d6+3)

1d20+2 : (8) + 2 = 10

1d6+3 : (5) + 3 = 8

1d20-3 : (11) - 3 = 8

1d6+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

1d20-3 : (14) - 3 = 11

1d6+3 : (6) + 3 = 9

H23 Attack vs Elias (AC 19) - (1d20+3, 1d6+1, 1d20-2, 1d6+1, 1d20-2, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (12) + 3 = 15

1d6+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

1d20-2 : (15) - 2 = 13

1d6+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

1d20-2 : (9) - 2 = 7

1d6+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

Sep 17, 2023 11:50 am

Getting overwhelmed by the ghouls around him Iosef tries to step away again, hand going to his tome, calling mentally for the spirit bound to it as positive energy bursts out.

OOC:

Going to 5ft step again. Slides has decided to just stop playing with my phone sorry.

Last edited September 17, 2023 11:51 am

Rolls

Channel vs undead DC13 - (2d6)

(61) = 7

Sep 20, 2023 1:30 am

Iosef channels positive energy through his body, exerting the manifestation of his will out toward the ghouls. The energy pulses through the air, destroying one of the ghouls next to him (K24: dead) and hurting the other (K25: -3hp). When it reaches the final of the three remaining ghouls a moment later, the creature screams in agony as it is enveloped, but somehow it remains standing (H23: -7hp)

The ghoul remaining next to Iosef shrieks in hatred and attacks the shaman with reckless fury. It's teeth gnash and its claws scrape, but Iosef predicts each blow and dodges out of the way each time (all miss)

The ghoul near Elias attacks the armored man as well, but with a little more caution. In spite of its more focused attempts, it fails to find any weak points in Elias's armor (all miss)

OOC:

The dice roll low for us all sometimes! Everyone is up, Grim's paralysis is worn off. Please post normal round actions - let's see if we can finish this off this round :D

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A	Sickened, Blessed
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs), Blessed
Grim	A	18/22hp, Blessed
Elias	A	Sickened, Blessed
Iosef	A	Sickened, Blessed
Ghouls x3	B	AC 14 (H23: 2/13hp, dazzled 8 rounds)(K25: 7/13hp, dazzled 8 rounds)

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Sep 20, 2023 8:07 am

OOC:

Move to K26

Shaking off the paralysis, Grim moves to engage the ghoul north of his position.

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 with bless - (1d20+7)

(20) + 7 = 27

Damage (Critical) - (1d6+9)

(3) + 9 = 12

Sep 20, 2023 9:10 am

"Why don't you stay dead like your king?" Elias shouts sickly, struggling to keep up with the weight of the sword.

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4-2, 1d8+1-2)

1d20+4-2 : (6) + 2 = 8

1d8+1-2 : (5) - 1 = 4

Sep 20, 2023 9:41 am

OOC:

IAssuming one next to Iosef is dead with those numbers.

As Grim cut down he ghoul in front of Iosef the shcholar is finally free to bring up his crossbow and let off a shot.

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+3-4, d8+3)

1d20+3-4 : (15) - 1 = 14

d8+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

Sep 21, 2023 11:16 am

As Elias fends off the ghoul near him, quick and decisive attacks from Grim and Iosef fell the final two ghouls. Just like that, the chaos of the battle is over as you are left amidst the gore and filth.

Completing a recon of the room, you find Klades and his ghouls kept very little in the form of earthly possession. Using his magic, Axon is led to a dismembered hand in the corner of the pool, upon which is a ring made of a single, iron band. It's rather ugly, with rust pitting the surface, and it seems as if it could fall apart.

Treasure:
- Rusty, Iron Ring (magic, DC 22 to identify)

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A	Sickened, Blessed
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs), Blessed
Grim	A	18/22hp, Blessed
Elias	A	Sickened, Blessed
Iosef	A	Sickened, Blessed

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Sep 21, 2023 11:51 am

Elias stumbles his way out of the room as soon as the ghouls are down, looking for less sickening air to breath as he struggles to control his nausea.

OOC:

10 minutes of deep breathing I guess :D

Sep 22, 2023 12:36 am

Razhel is quick to follow Elias out of the stench-filled room. "Let's find a place that's not so stinky and regroup, shall we?" She suggests.

Sep 23, 2023 5:52 pm

Grim joins the others in leaving the smelly area behind. He points toward the room that holds the crates and steps inside to get out of the hallway. "Everyone still with us? Its only going to get worse for here until it gets better with the end of Loomis, Zandalus, and the nightmarish creature that stalks in dreams."

Sep 23, 2023 8:44 pm

OOC:

Do we have a mind to explore this wing of the asylum a little more or rest?

Sep 23, 2023 9:08 pm

OOC:

Razhel is ready to continue...

Sep 25, 2023 8:11 am

As you stand in the hall, Axion takes the ring and ponders over it a few moments. He shakes his head, "Perhaps Iosef can check, but I will need more time to study this trinket."

Rolls

Spellcraft - (1d20+7)

(7) + 7 = 14

Sep 25, 2023 8:17 am

The sickening feeling of the room leaves itself behind several minutes after you leave the vicinity of Klades's body and the filth found in the shower room. Taking stock of the situation, you recognize there are still unexplored areas to the north and to the east, back towards the cultists' camp.

OOC:

Sickened condition is now gone, as is 'bless'. There are unexplored doors at K14 and S21/22. Where do you guys want to go next?

Sep 25, 2023 9:42 am

Equinox says:

Grim joins the others in leaving the smelly area behind. He points toward the room that holds the crates and steps inside to get out of the hallway. "Everyone still with us? Its only going to get worse for here until it gets better with the end of Loomis, Zandalus, and the nightmarish creature that stalks in dreams."

Feeling a bit better after a couple of... slightly fresher air, Elias turns to the others "Anything else in that hellish place?". There not being much more inside the room, steps a few times, still holding on to the corridor's wall. "Well guess he is right. There's still some other people I would like too meet in this asylum" he tries to smile as he says so, and keeps walking in the length of the corridor.

OOC:

That would be direction S21/22.

Sep 25, 2023 3:37 pm

Iosef holds a hand out to Axon. 'Not sure I can do much better but I will try.'

Last edited September 25, 2023 3:38 pm

Rolls

Spellcraft (Int) - (1d20+8)

(14) + 8 = 22

Sep 25, 2023 8:12 pm

OOC:

Moving to K21

Grim moves to the middle of the hallway so that he can see the north door and the ones Elias is heading to explore in hopes of seeing if anyone enters in the area or tries, again, to ambush or trap them.

Last edited September 25, 2023 8:14 pm

Sep 26, 2023 2:46 am

Ioseph puzzles over the iron-banded ring a few moments before realizing the interwoven layers of transmutation and evocation magic for what they are: this is a ring of emancipation!

Sep 26, 2023 3:02 am

While the others position themselves in the hallway, Elias approaches the eastern doors and throws them open, revealing another large courtyard. Dense mist fills the air. Eddies in the fog create phantom shapes among the shadows of bent trees and wilted foliage.

OOC:

Where to next? Anyone claiming the Ring of Emancipation?

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Grim	A	18/22hp
Elias	A
Iosef	A

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Sep 27, 2023 8:12 am

Seeing the wisps pf yellow mist creeping through the open door, Razhel calls out to Elias, "Well. What did you find?"

Sep 27, 2023 9:31 am

"More fog in here" Elias turns to tell the others. "Do guys think it's worth it exploring the courtyard with those things still around " he asks pointing at one of the shapes moving at the fringe of the yellow mist.

Sep 27, 2023 7:39 pm

OOC:

For clarification, the 'phantom shapes' seen here are shadows and light manipulations in the mist. You do recognize a difference between this and, for instance, the monstrous and strange shapes in the mist surrounding the asylum outside its outer walls. This courtyard is more in line with the other courtyards, which you have entered and crossed to some degree of success.

Sep 27, 2023 8:18 pm

OOC:

You mean like the courtyard with the nightgaunt?

"I think we should stay on task and put an end to the things making the mist." Grim replies.

Sep 27, 2023 10:08 pm

OOC:

Yes lol 'some degree of success' - I am in no way indicating its safe out there, only that there are no clear indications of monsters in the mist like there are in the outer perimeter mists you've previously seen.

To the north, then?

Sep 27, 2023 10:09 pm

OOC:

North sounds good to me.

Sep 27, 2023 10:18 pm

OOC:

okay, that's where we're going - I'll get a post up ASAP, hopefully no later than tonight.

Sep 28, 2023 3:29 pm

Heading north through the door at the end of the hall, Grim finds a large tower room. A row of rocking chairs face its tall windows, staring into the mist licking the outside of the glass. A heap of broken planks lies in one corner, the wreckage of a broken stairwell that still partially clings to the wall above.

The stairway used to climb to a platform about 15 feet overhead. Though this lower portion has collapsed you have only some slight difficulty using the debris to climb up and follow the remnants of the stairwell into the heights of the tower.

At the top you find large broken windows on all walls, looking out over a sea of churning saffron fog. Inside, dusty crates of every size fill the room.

In the center of the room is a yellow-cloaked individual, kneeling upon the cold ground with their mouth pointed up - yellow mist spews from their mouth in great voluminous fonts, writhing like tendrils toward the outside air. Their eyes are glazed over and white, reminding you of the sort of creature the hospital administrator, Eliege Losandro, had become.

OOC:

This is an enclosed space at the top floor of the tower. We'll use the base floor map as its the same size and dimensions, but pretend its somewhere up above. It doesn't seem to notice you - what do you do?

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Grim	A	18/22hp
Elias	A
Iosef	A

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Sep 28, 2023 9:54 pm

Grim loads up his crossbow, slides into the room, and fires at the mist-spewing cultist.

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack - (1d20+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Sep 28, 2023 10:41 pm

Likewise. Razhel immediately fires her crossbow at the yellow-robed acolyte spewing his mist filth into the air.

OOC:

Using Studied Target

Last edited September 28, 2023 10:42 pm

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack - (1d20+7)

(11) + 7 = 18

Damage - (1d8+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

Initiative - (1d20+5)

(15) + 5 = 20

Sep 29, 2023 8:39 am

As the acolyte is pierced by crossbow bolts, Elias just walks up to them and kicks them down, trying to break whatever mystical demonic ritual position they are in.

Last edited September 29, 2023 8:39 am

Sep 29, 2023 11:50 am

Iosef adds his bolt to the volley.

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+3, d8+2)

1d20+3 : (13) + 3 = 16

d8+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Init - (D20+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Sep 30, 2023 4:40 am

The crossbow bolts slam into the mist-spewing creature, the fog immediately sputtering as the creature turns and begins to wale at you. Elias approaches and slams his boot into the creature's back, throwing it to the ground. A couple of quick smacks of his shield in the right place is enough to put an end to this thing (for truly, though once human, it no longer was).

Within minutes, the mist inside the room is completely gone and the yellow haze outside the windows is clearly less dense. Looking out the window, you see the region around it still awash in the deadly fog, but indeed much of the immediate area is now clear.

OOC:

Kn: Planes DC 12 and Heal DC 16 is an option for anyone that inspects the body more closely, to net more info.

Otherwise, this is a near confirmation that whatever this creature was, it appears to have been part of what's causing the mist. Your task set to you by Doctor Elbourne complete, where to next?

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Grim	A	18/22hp
Elias	A
Iosef	A

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Sep 30, 2023 10:40 am

OOC:

Not sure if you meant both or one or the uther. Of just one go for the planes (Watch ut be a Nat 1 now)

As the most thins Iosef cautiously approaches the body to try and glean more.

Rolls

Heal (Wis) - (1d20+9)

(13) + 9 = 22

Knowledge (Planes) (Int) - (1d20+8)

(15) + 8 = 23

Sep 30, 2023 1:44 pm

"Welborne said that Zandalus, Loomis, and his most devout were upstairs." Grim thinks out loud. "We're upstairs now, here in the tower room, but I don't see where we need to access those upstairs. Did he mean upstairs on the west side or the east?"

Sep 30, 2023 7:50 pm

OOC:

You recall the stairs to the East, within the camp itself, that had guards at the base. With this tower disconnected from any other area, you surmise that must be where Zandalus and his closest supporters lurk.

It is worth noting, this will be the final area of the module - the lion's den. Be as prepared as needed before venturing there.

[ +- ] (Heal) Iosef discovers...

[ +- ] (Kn: Planes) Iosef determines...

Sep 30, 2023 11:14 pm

"We should return to Elborne on the east side camp and inform him of our progress." Grim says to the others. "From there, we can make our preparations for an assault on Zandalus' tower."

Last edited October 1, 2023 1:46 am

Oct 1, 2023 5:25 pm

'This is somewhat disturbing.. This now creature, I believe it had a portal inside it. The most, it's not from the material world.

Before we start an assault perhaps one of you would be willing to sit with me for 10 minutes. My thoughts, they are all still jumbled, but I think I know a ritual that can improve ones chances'

OOC:

This is Boon Resovoir, one of the changes I made to Iosef.

[ +- ] Boon Reservoir

Oct 2, 2023 2:49 am

OOC:

That should be no problem and this upper floor of the tower is about as safe as you can be, outside of the two enclaves you've found. Who wishes to join the ritual with Iosef?

Oct 2, 2023 9:23 am

OOC:

Well why not trust the magic elf!

Elias stands next to the creature-portal-thing as Iosef inspects it. He sits down, readying himself for some sort of self therapy session as the elf explores his own thought or something.

Oct 6, 2023 1:07 am

OOC:

Iosef and Elias gain the effects of Boon Reservoir, above.

You make your way back to the Zandalus camp and easily find Doctor Elbourne in his make-shift medical tent.

Wren Elbourne

He looks up at you, a little surprised but expectant, "You've returned! Good, now please tell me you've found a way to curb the mists. What did you find? Any operating theories on how we can get rid of it?"

You tell him of the creature you found, spewing the yellow mist, and of its defeat. You explain the deadening and dissipation of the mist nearby once the creature fell and he nods as you relay the information.

"Yes, okay. There must be more of them - some of the acolytes, the most devout, have been led upstairs. There was mention of a ritual of some sort, but none of them ever returned. Perhaps he is using these people in a such a way as to bring these mists through them, like living portals. To where, I dare not guess."

He swallows. "It is increasingly obvious, there is no way off this island except through Zandalus and his devout minions. As promised, I will have a talk with those in the camp. I can wrangle enough support to allow you to slip through unmolested and go upstairs, if you think you can take them on and end this nightmare once and for all."

He walks to a cabinet along the eastern wall. "Here," he says, returning with a nondescript stick of wood. "Doesn't look like much, but it's a wand. You can use it to patch your wounds, if needed. I'll go now and spread the word. Please, if you fail, I fear we are all doomed."

He steps out of the tent, stopping only to answer any questions you might have.

Treasure:
Wand of Cure Light Wounds (24 charges)

OOC:

Plan of approach? Any preparation you want to complete before heading forth?

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Grim	A	18/22hp
Elias	A
Iosef	A

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Oct 6, 2023 1:12 am

OOC:

Ready to Go? (return here and flip a token when ready)

History

Equinox October 6, 2023 7:06 am

RageRed October 6, 2023 8:18 am

LightOfMidnight October 6, 2023 10:05 am

Oct 6, 2023 7:09 am

OOC:

Grim would use one charge on himself.

Last edited October 6, 2023 7:09 am

Rolls

Cure Lt. Wounds - (1d8+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Oct 6, 2023 8:27 am

OOC:

Just checking the loot. Things I might be interested in:

Wooden Holy Symbol of Pharasma (1gp)
Journal (Belonging to one, Dr. Oathsday; Detect Magic: Divination)(Requires 1 uninterrupted hour to read, then a DC 25 Knowledge (arcane) or DC 20 Spellcraft check to learn more of its magical nature)
Dossier on Zandalus (anyone may take a few minutes to read and learn its contents)
Potion of Cure Light Wounds
Lesser Talisman of Healing Power
Potion of Bull's Strength
Potion of Protection from Evil
Potion of Cure Light Wounds x2
Cloak (Magical, DC 20 Spellcraft to identify)
Lesser Talisman of Warrior's Courage
Wand of Lesser Restoration (7 charges remaining)
2x Scrolls of Cure Light Wounds

Oct 6, 2023 8:32 am

OOC:

Razhel has one of the potions of cure light wounds. I don't know which one or why it was never indicated on the list.

Oct 6, 2023 10:03 am

OOC:

Might be selfish and suggest Iosef gets the Healing Talisman as the healer to stop him gling down.

It makes seb he keeps the two wands on him as he can cast them unless someone else can/has u d? Same for the scrolls. Potions best divvy up among those who can't use the scrolls/wands? In other groups we keep them in the list but roughly say who has the. I think however Cinder has said it can be a bit of a schrodinger bag case?

Oct 9, 2023 5:09 am

OOC:

@Equinox Grim is now at full health!

@RageRed The Potion of CLW Razhel has was from a while back (each of the PC's claimed one of 4 that were found at that time); after then 3 more have been found.

@LightOfMidnight,@CESN I'm good with how it's laid out, though let's have the Healing Talisman go to Iosef if that's ok. The wands and scrolls , I believe are on both spell lists, so either Iosef or Elias can use them. I think Iosef might make a better candidate for, at least, the healing stuff, primarily because Elias is more likely to be in melee combat with both his hands busy with sword and shield.

@All Don't forget the Syringe of Cure Moderate Wounds, as far as healing items go.

As a reminder, anything not specifically claimed by a PC is assumed packed away and ANY PC at any time can spend a full round action retrieving the item. Planning ahead and gearing yourself is more beneficial, but in a pinch at least you have access to stuff that way.

Let's resolve the 'who has what' deal, particularly with the wands and such, and I'll plan on taking us through to the next area by mid-week. A wishful idea would be to see us finish this module within the next two weeks. It would be very doable - we're close guys!

Oct 9, 2023 8:04 am

OOC:

Yeah I just listed anything that could be useful. Iosef can definitely have the healing stuff :D

We might want to get that clock identified as well

Last edited October 9, 2023 8:07 am

Rolls

Spellcraft (Int) - (1d20+0)

(15) = 15

Oct 11, 2023 7:36 am

As Elias looks over the cloak, Axon steps closer and peers at it again with him. He feels at the material while focusing on the magical energies radiating from it.

Rolls

Spellcraft vs DC 20 - (1d20+7)

(8) + 7 = 15

Oct 11, 2023 7:58 am

Grim wonders what's all the to do about that cloak. He approaches and gives it his best guess.

Rolls

Spellcraft - (1d20+7)

(1) + 7 = 8

Oct 11, 2023 8:29 am

Wren Elbourne

A short while later Dr. Elbourne returns. "Okay," he says, waving you over, "If you go now, nobody will stop you. Quick, and end all this insanity."

Just outside his medical tent, he gestures to the stairs leading up. You hear a commotion to the west, deeper in the camp, but the stairs for once appear to be free of guards.

Leading up, the wide set of stairs rises to a chamber that has almost entirely collapsed upon itself. Shattered pieces of wall and ceiling timbers, knotted like broken fingers, slump precariously. Despite the chamber's near ruin, a number of tables, chairs, and bedrolls lie around the room. A hall choked with fog lies through a gap in the wall to the north.

Four battered mattresses, most heaped with a mess of tangled sheets that looks quite luxurious by comparison to the camp below. The form of an old woman, grey disheveled hair around her shoulders, lies upon one of the mattresses.

A square table at the room's center is scattered with the remains of past meals and melted taper candles. Four men sit around the table, standing immediately upon seeing you approach from the stairs.

Cultist

"Hey!" one of them says, brandishing a cudgel toward you, "Who the hells are you and what are you doing here?!"

OOC:

If you make an aggressive move before they do, go ahead and roll initiative.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Grim	A
Elias	A
Iosef	A

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Oct 11, 2023 9:38 am

Trying to at least buy enough time for everyone to prepare for the worse (and in all fairness, the most likely outcome), Elias raises his hand as he replies to the man. "There's a commotion to the west of the camp. I think some unbelievers are trying to stop the great work of master Zandalus"

OOC:

Well.. it's not completely untrue now is it ? 🤣

Last edited October 11, 2023 9:39 am

Rolls

Bluff (Cha) - (1d20+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Oct 11, 2023 4:00 pm

The men look at you suspiciously, then back at each other, nervously passing glances to the sleeping woman. They seem unsure but certainly not convinced.

OOC:

You have time for someone else to make an attempt to mislead / misdirect them before they become violent.

Oct 11, 2023 8:22 pm

"We're here to give you nightmares for a change!" Razhel announces. She rushes into the room with her crossbow at the ready.

OOC:

Moving to AD20 And....as usual the PCs roll low.

Last edited October 11, 2023 8:23 pm

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Oct 11, 2023 9:11 pm

Grim laughs darkly at Razhel's announcement and brandishes his sword.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Oct 12, 2023 12:33 am

From over on the mattress, the old woman twists over and sits up. "Keep it down!" she yells before realizing what's going on. She grins, then changes her tune, "Drive out the nonbelievers! Do not let them approach the chosen ones!"

OOC:

Initiative by group - one roll for the cultists, one for the old lady. If you beat the cultists, you can act. Due to her starting while asleep, I'll consider this first exchange to be a 'surprise round' during which she is not involved.

Actions during the surprise round are limited to only a move action or a standard action, not both. CHARGING can be done during a surprise round if anyone wants to cover ground AND attack, at a disadvantage.

Rolls

Cultists - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

Agra Loomis - (1d20+4)

(17) + 4 = 21

Cultist Attack vs Elias - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (13) + 3 = 16

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

Cultist Attack vs Elias - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (11) + 3 = 14

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

Oct 12, 2023 10:06 am

RageRed says:

"We're here to give you nightmares for a change!"[/f] Razhel announces. She rushes into the room with her crossbow at the ready.

"Well, I guess I forgot to say I was talking about us..." Elias draws his sword, eying the old woman. Why are the cultists looking nervously at this poor lady?

Rolls

Dexterity - (1d20+0)

(18) = 18

Oct 12, 2023 10:14 am

Elias walks up to the table, kicking one of the chairs down before warning the cultists. "Give up on your evil ways now or prepare to meet Lady Pharasma" he shouts, ready to cut down anyone who resists.

OOC:

Well, I'll ready the attack for when the cultists don't give up, just for RP purposes. but I basically attack since they will probably not listen

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (6) + 4 = 10

1d8+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Oct 12, 2023 11:05 pm

Initiative for Iosef and Axon

I'll get a post up for Axon as soon as able

Rolls

Init A, I - (1d20+3, 1d20+1)

1d20+3 : (12) + 3 = 15

1d20+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Oct 13, 2023 7:51 am

Axon holds back but prepares to throw a flash of light into the face of the first enemy to make a violent action.

OOC:

Holding action to cast a spell (Flare)

Rolls

Enemy Fort Save - (1d20+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

Oct 13, 2023 8:37 am

The cultists spring to action at the challenge. The first of them raises his cudgel and moves to attack Elias. Elias swipes at the man with his sword but the swing goes wide (miss). Suddenly a flash of light hits in front of the cultist's eyes and he stumbles (Fort save failed, Dazzled 1 minute).

The cultist finally takes a wild swing at Elias (miss) while one of his companions moves to engage the paladin. the other cultist in range of Elias also attacks him but misses (miss) The others move up as well, one closing on Razhel
(move to AC19) and the other moving wide around the north to close on Grim (move to AG16).

OOC:

Razhel, Grim, and Iosef are up - still a surprise round - please post a move action OR a standard action. Free actions and swift actions are okay too, of course.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Loomis	A
Elias	B
Axon	B	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Cultists	C	AC 15 (AD16: Dazzled 10 rounds)
Razhel	D
Grim	D
Iosef	D

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Oct 13, 2023 10:31 pm

Grim obliges his engaging cultist, Mr. AG, with a close up look at the end of his blade.

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(15) + 6 = 21

Damage - (1d6+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Oct 14, 2023 7:16 am

Grim's blade finds its mark, dealing a nasty blow to the cultists torso (AG16: -8hp).

OOC:

Razhel still up for the surprise round

Rolls

Grapple vs Razhel's CMD 20 - (1d20+8)

(10) + 8 = 18

Oct 14, 2023 8:07 am

As the others start to rush forward Iosef fumbles with his crossbow and fires a shot at Loomis.

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+3, d8+3)

1d20+3 : (12) + 3 = 15

d8+3 : (6) + 3 = 9

Oct 14, 2023 7:01 pm

Razhel fires her readied crossbow at the old woman as well and prepares to defend herself with a martial stance against the yellow-robed thug rushing to engage her.

OOC:

Using studied target on the old woman. As a martial arts specialist, Razhel is still considered armed.

Last edited October 14, 2023 7:04 pm

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack - (1d20+7)

(14) + 7 = 21

Damage - (1d8+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Oct 15, 2023 10:24 am

Razhel fires her crossbow at the woman just before Iosef does the same. Both projectiles strike, though she turns a moment too late and both stick into her arm (-4hp, -8hp).

Aggra "Bag Lady" Loomis

"You miserable shitbags!" she shrieks, her eyes wide with rage and insane fury, "I swear to the prophet, I will choke the life out of each one of you!"

She rushes forward, kicking the table out of the way as she goes. She's surprisingly nimble for her apparent age and inspite of her heavy, oversized sweater and thick, all-weather boots. She reaches out with thick-fingered hands and attempts to squeeze them around Razhel's throat. Razhel feels the practiced grip grab ahold and begin to choke, but drops her head forward, twisting and breaking free as the woman loses her balance (combat maneuver miss).

OOC:

@CESN, Elias and Axon are up!

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Loomis	A	AC 19, 21/33hp
Elias	B
Axon	B	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Cultists	C	AC 15 (AD16: Dazzled 10 rounds), (AG16: 8/16hp)
Razhel	D
Grim	D
Iosef	D

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Rolls

AoO vs Axon - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (13) + 3 = 16

1d6+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

Reflex Saves (Loomis, Cultist 1, Cultist 2) - (1d20+9, 1d20+6, 1d20+6)

1d20+9 : (4) + 9 = 13

1d20+6 : (1) + 6 = 7

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AF17 vs Elias - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (16) + 4 = 20

1d6+2 : (6) + 2 = 8

AD18 vs Elias - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (14) + 3 = 17

1d6+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

AG16 vs Grim - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (15) + 3 = 18

1d6+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

AC19 vs Razhel (Risky Strike) - (1d20+2, 1d6+4)

1d20+2 : (9) + 2 = 11

1d6+4 : (4) + 4 = 8

Oct 15, 2023 10:42 am

Axon takes a deep breath and, seeing an opportunity - as risky as it might be - rushes into the heat of the fight. As he passes by the cultist engaged in melee with Grim, the enemy tries to take a swing at him with his club. It makes contact as he passes, pain suddenly radiating from his shoulder (-4hp).

Axon ignores it and keeps going, positioning himself just right, then throws his hands forward. "የሚቃጠሉ እጆች!" he cries out, as a spray of fire washes forth, over the group of enemies before him (-5hp ea.).

OOC:

First he casts Burning Hands, then holds the spell while moving to AE20. He then discharges Burning Hands vs Loomis, and Cultists at AC19 & AD18. Reflex Saves DC 16 for half damage. They all failed and took full damage.

Rolls

Burning Hands Damage - (3d4)

(311) = 5

Oct 15, 2023 12:42 pm

"Hey! Watch your tongue! That's no way for an old lady to talk" Elias reprimands the elderly woman by trying to stab her, as one does 🤷

OOC:

I think I take opportunity attack from the cultist on top to move to AE18. But at least Razhel won't be fully surrounded with the boss.

Last edited October 15, 2023 12:44 pm

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (15) + 4 = 19

1d8+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

Oct 16, 2023 6:01 am

Elias steps away from one of the two enemies he's engaged with and thrusts his sword at the old woman, who you rightfully gather must be Aggra Loomis - the Bag Lady, the Strangler of Rozenport. He cuts a deep gash in her skin and she yelps in pain, turning her crazed eyes upon him (-5hp)

The cultist Elias had moved away circles around into a flanking position and swings his club at Elias from behind, smacking the knight in the back of the head hard enough to send flashes of black to cloud his vision (-8hp). At the same time, the cultist next to Loomis also tries to get a strike in at the paladin, but misses (miss).

The one engaged with Grim tries to strike him down. The crude weapon smacks against Grim's chest, driving some of the wind out of his body for a moment (-4hp).

The final cultist brings his cudgel down with all his strength at Razhel's head, but loses balance and stumbles (Risky Strike, miss).

OOC:

Razhel, Grim, and Iosef are up!

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Loomis	A	AC 19, 11/33hp
Elias	B	15/23hp
Axon	B	14/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Cultists	C	AC 15 (AF17: Dazzled 9 rounds), (AD18: 11/16hp), (AC19: 11/16hp), (AG16: 8/16hp)
Razhel	D
Grim	D	18/22hp
Iosef	D

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Oct 16, 2023 6:20 am

With everyone now going toe to toe in mellee Iosef turn it crossbow on the closest cultist and looses a shot.

Rolls

Crossbow- Atk/Dam - (1d20-1, d8)

1d20-1 : (16) - 1 = 15

d8 : (8) = 8

Oct 16, 2023 6:21 am

Adjusting her stance to take full advantage of Elias' flanking, Razhel drops her crossbow and strikes out at Loomis and catching the old woman hard in the throat.

OOC:

Shifting to AC20 to ensure flanking. Does not draw AoOs.

Last edited October 16, 2023 6:27 am

Rolls

Unarmed (lethal) Studied target + flanking - (1d20+10)

(18) + 10 = 28

Damage (Sneak) - (2d6+3)

(15) + 3 = 9

Oct 16, 2023 6:35 am

Iosef's crossbow bolt flies past Grim's shoulder, penetrating the cultist's throat. The man reaches up to feel at the projectile's shaft, trying to say something, to cry out, but only a gurgle emits from him (AG 16: -8hp, dead).

As Loomis turns to Elias, Razhel takes advantage of the woman's divided attention and manages a powerful blow with her fist (-9hp).

OOC:

Grim is still up!

Oct 16, 2023 7:02 am

Even as the cultist in front of him drop from Iosef's well-placed bolt, Grim bursts into the room and eyes the situation. He quickly calculates his chances with the cultist between he and Loomis, then dashes in and stabs the old woman with Red Destiny. "Die you murderous old hag!"

OOC:

Move to (AE19)

Last edited October 16, 2023 7:06 am

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(16) + 6 = 22

Damage - (1d6+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Oct 16, 2023 7:08 am

As Grim steps past the cultist flanking Elias, the man swings his club at him and hits him in the shoulder, hard (-3hp).

Grim shrugs it off and with a well-placed strike takes Loomis down, snuffing out her life just as she had done to so many others over the years (Loomis: -8hp, dead).

OOC:

Axon and Elias are up again, now that Loomis is no longer in the picture.

Rolls

AoO vs Grim - (1d20+3, 1d6+2)

1d20+3 : (20) + 3 = 23

1d6+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Oct 16, 2023 8:49 am

Elias watches as Grim puts down the deranged old lady. He turns to the cultist "Are you sure you want to follow your leader?" he asks readying his sword in a clearly threatening manner.

OOC:

Going to hold that one as well just to RP a little bit of Paladin mercy. Attack the first one near me that doesn't give up

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (17) + 4 = 21

1d8+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

Oct 17, 2023 9:26 am

Axon, not as keen to giving the enemies a chance to breathe, raises his arms and shouts to the void, "ጥቁር ሜትሮይትስ!", pulling icy meteorites from the darkness above down upon one of the cultists.

OOC:

Cast vs AC19; Reflex DC 15 or take 1d4+1 cold damage

Rolls

Cold Damage - (1d4+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Enemy Reflex Save - (1d20+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

Cultist Attack vs Elias (Flanking, Dazzled) - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (9) + 4 = 13

1d6+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Cultist Attack vs Razhel (Risky Strike, 2-handed) - (1d20+2, 1d6+6)

1d20+2 : (18) + 2 = 20

1d6+6 : (2) + 6 = 8

Culstist Attack vs Elias (Risky Strike, Flanking) - (1d20+4, 1d6+4)

1d20+4 : (7) + 4 = 11

1d6+4 : (6) + 4 = 10

Oct 17, 2023 9:51 am

The meteorites pelt the man, but do minimal damage (AC19: -2hp, silenced 1 round).

The cultists only pause the barest of moments, then one screams, "For Zandalus!" and moves in to attack. The others follow suit, fanatical in their beliefs as they are, though the one hit by the icy motes finds his mouth makes no sound.

One steps closer into the fray and take swing at Elias, trying to get past his armor but fails to even dent it (AF17->AF18, miss).

The cultist in melee with Razhel takes his club in both hands and puts everyone ounce of violence he can muster into an overhead strike, bringing the weapon down upon her collar bone and sending waves of pain through her body (Risky Strike, 2-handed, -8hp)

The last cultist tries to take advantage of his counterpart on the other side of Elias and attacks the paladin as well, swinging hard. Elias catches the blow with shield, however, and turns it away (Risky Strike, miss).

OOC:

Everyone is up once again - @CESN where do you want to put that strike from last round?

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Loomis	A	DEAD
Elias	B	15/23hp
Axon	B	14/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Cultists	C	AC 15 (AF18: Dazzled 8 rounds), (AD18: 11/16hp), (AC19: 9/16hp)
Razhel	D	13/21hp
Grim	D	18/22hp
Iosef	D

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Oct 17, 2023 10:17 am

OOC:

i can put it on the one that attacked me, seems very suitable

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Oct 17, 2023 10:26 am

Elias retorts with his held strike, cutting into the flesh of his first assailant (AF18: -6hp)

OOC:

ok - normal round actions, everyone!

Oct 17, 2023 9:35 pm

OOC:

Attacking AD18

Tearing his blade free of the collapsing bulk of the old lady's falling corpse, Grim thrusts the bloodied shortsword again, toward one of her annoying minions, catching him in the ribs. "Yellow really is your color? How'd you find so many yellow robes? Piss yourselves maybe?"

Last edited October 17, 2023 9:38 pm

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(17) + 6 = 23

Damage - (1d6+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Oct 17, 2023 10:16 pm

Growling at the sudden blow by the cultist, Razhel lashes out at it with her lethal fist, narrowly missing.

Last edited October 17, 2023 10:16 pm

Rolls

Unarmed (lethal) Studied target - (1d20+8)

(6) + 8 = 14

Oct 18, 2023 3:21 am

Grim's blade slashes at one of the nearby cultists, leaving a long red gash in his skin (-5hp). "Zandalus SEES ALL!" he snarls in response to Grim's mockery.

OOC:

@LightOfMidnight,@CESN Elias and Iosef still up!

Rolls

Cultist Attack vs Razhel (2-handed, Risky Strike) - (1d20+2, 1d6+6)

1d20+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

1d6+6 : (4) + 6 = 10

Cultist Attack vs Elias (Dazed, Flanking, Risky Strike) - (1d20+3, 1d6+40)

1d20+3 : (7) + 3 = 10

1d6+40 : (3) + 40 = 43

Cultist Attack vs Elias 2 (Flanking, Risky Strike) - (1d20+4, 1d6+4)

1d20+4 : (2) + 4 = 6

1d6+4 : (5) + 4 = 9

Oct 18, 2023 5:47 am

Iosef let's loose another bolt at the closest cultist

Rolls

Crossbow - Atk/Dam - (1d20+3-4, d8)

1d20+3-4 : (1) - 1 = 0

d8 : (5) = 5

Oct 18, 2023 9:51 am

"I hope he also sees he's way to the Boneyard" Elias replies almost as a prayer as he tries to finish what Grim as started.

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (3) + 4 = 7

1d8+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Oct 19, 2023 12:32 am

As all but Grim's attacks fail to land, the cultists share a renewed vigor. The one fighting Razhel bears down again with both hands, seeing as his last attack was successful. This time, however, he fails to land his blow as Razhel dodges out of the way (miss).

The other two continue to gang up on Elias, both swinging with ferocity but missing (miss, miss)

OOC:

Everyone is up again - let's take these guys out.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Loomis	A	DEAD
Elias	B	15/23hp
Axon	B	14/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Cultists	C	AC 15 (AF18: 10/16hp, Dazzled 7 rounds), (AD18: 6/16hp), (AC19: 9/16hp)
Razhel	D	13/21hp
Grim	D	18/22hp
Iosef	D

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Rolls

Elias Confirm Crit - (1d20+4)

(7) + 4 = 11

Oct 19, 2023 9:03 am

Elias blocks the cultists untrained attacks with his shield and circles around trying to hit one of them in a vital spot.

Last edited October 19, 2023 9:05 am

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (19) + 4 = 23

1d8+1 : (1) + 1 = 2

more damage - (1d8+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Oct 19, 2023 9:17 am

OOC:

Attacking AD18

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(6) + 6 = 12

Oct 19, 2023 9:37 am

Razhel punches the cultist in the side of his head.

Last edited October 19, 2023 9:41 am

Rolls

Unarmed (lethal) Studied target - (1d20+8)

(11) + 8 = 19

Damage - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Oct 21, 2023 5:11 am

As Grim takes a swing at one of the cultists on Elias, he catches the man's attention and the paladin is able to get in a hit (AD18: -2hp).

Razhel manages to smack the cultist next to her in the head incredibly hard and the man stumbles, blood dripping from his mouth. He tries to grin at her in some sort of macabre fashion but a tooth falls out. It would add to the intimidation factor if he didn't look so concerned about it. (AC19: -7hp)

OOC:

@LightOfMidnight Still need Iosef's actions :)

Oct 21, 2023 5:17 am

Axon throws his hands out once again, chanting arcane words of magic - "የሚቃጠሉ እጆች!" as orange flames shoot from his fingertips and engulf two of the cultists.

OOC:

Burning Hands vs AD18 and AC19. Let's see how that does.

Rolls

Burning Hands Damage - (3d4)

(323) = 8

Reflex Saves vs DC 16, AD18 and AC19 - (1d20+6, 1d20+6)

1d20+6 : (11) + 6 = 17

1d20+6 : (13) + 6 = 19

Oct 21, 2023 5:20 am

Both cultists see the flames coming and manage to turn themselves away from the the burning magic, but their robes catch fire and only a moment later their entire bodies are wreathed in flame. Even the most stout of you will remember the sounds of their screams for some time - the memory of that smell will last forever. (Ref Save: Success, -4hp to both - DEAD)

Oct 21, 2023 5:21 am

OOC:

AF18 is the only one left standing. I'm going to let him get in one more attack since he's at full health, then I'll follow the writing on the wall and finish this fight up.

Oct 21, 2023 8:27 am

OOC:

AF18 has taken at least 6 hps damage so far, from Elias.

Last edited October 21, 2023 8:58 am

Oct 21, 2023 9:18 am

Iosef fires yet another bolt,

Rolls

Crossbow - Atk/Dam - (1d20+3-4, d8)

1d20+3-4 : (3) - 1 = 2

d8 : (2) = 2

Oct 21, 2023 9:45 am

RageRed says:

OOC:

AF18 has taken at least 6 hps damage so far, from Elias.

OOC:

Found it! Thank you-

Rolls

Risky Strike vs Grim (dazzled, 2-handed) - (1d20+1, 1d6+6)

1d20+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

1d6+6 : (1) + 6 = 7

Oct 21, 2023 9:58 am

[quote="C1NDER"]

Iosef's crossbow bolt goes wide and plinks against the far wall.

The cultist knows he's about to die, but attacks with savage fury, screaming, "Zandalus! Herald of Dreams, I sleep for you!!" He comes in swinging with all his might, both hands upon his weapon, at Grim - desiring beyond hope to go out causing damage to a lesser-armored foe. He stumbles forward and falls to the ground in his zealous arrogance (miss).

He swats at you from the floor with his weapon like a rapid animal, fighting till his last breath. You fall upon him and end the man's life and suddenly the chaos of battle is over.

Searching the bodies you find very little of interest, except a pair of bracelets on Aggra Loomis's wrinkled arms that give off an aura of magic. Further searching the area, you find a harrow deck on that table in the center of the room. They apparently had been using the deck to play some meaningless gambling game, but Grim quickly ascertains the value of these cards, currently scattered across the table.

Searching the belongings stowed near and around the beds you find a great deal of coin, jewelry, and a pearl tooth.

Treasure:
Bracers (Magic, Spellcraft DC 22 to identify)
Harrow Deck (100gp)
Pearl Tooth (18gp)
200gp worth of coins and jewelry

The far western portion of the room curves up and around into another section of the floor.

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Loomis	A	DEAD
Elias	B	15/23hp
Axon	B	14/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Cultists	C
Razhel	D	13/21hp
Grim	D	18/22hp
Iosef	D

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Oct 21, 2023 10:09 am

Seeing the magical aura on the bracers Iosef picks them up and turns them over in his hands

Rolls

Spellcraft (Int) - (1d20+8)

(19) + 8 = 27

Oct 21, 2023 10:29 am

Iosef recognizes these as a pair of armlets designed to protect the wearer.

OOC:

Bracers of Armor (+1)

Oct 21, 2023 8:38 pm

Grim carefully gathers up all the Harrow cards he can find; counting them to see if they are all 54 are there. he fans them out in his hands and quickly visually examines the faces to see the differences and similarities in his own deck. Tied to the Harrow, as he is, in more ways than one, the medium reaches out to see if he can sense anything within the cards.

Rolls

Read Aura - (1d20+8)

(1) + 8 = 9

Psychometry - (1d20+4)

(14) + 4 = 18

Oct 21, 2023 11:38 pm

Grim rifles through the deck and finds every card within to match a standard harrow deck, which which he is very familiar. They give off no particular readings of psychic importance - with one exception: the neutral card of intelligence, The Foreign Trader, depicts a veiled figure in yellow bearing an armful of misshapen rubies.

[ +- ] Grim sees...

OOC:

A Kn: Planes DC 22 check will recognize what the figure on the card represents, if Grim decides to show it to someone trained in that skill.

Oct 22, 2023 6:54 pm

Razhel nurses her battered shoulder. She finds the potion of healing in her pouch and quaffs it down. "Let's keep moving. If any of these foolish cult beliefs about their leader's ability to see holds true at all, we heed to get to his before he can put a plan together to oppose us."

OOC:

Back up to 16/21 so far.

Last edited October 22, 2023 6:55 pm

Rolls

Healing - (1d8+1)

(2) + 1 = 3

Oct 23, 2023 12:14 pm

Elias takes one of his potions as well and mimics Razhel. "If he is spewing yellow mist like the others he can see the end of my boot as far as I'm concern"

Rolls

Healing - (1d8+1) - (1d8+1)

(8) + 1 = 9

Oct 23, 2023 3:57 pm

I can provide some healing as well, if people are still wounded?

OOC:

Where are people in health. I can chanel. Thought I already had but either it didn't send or I meant to and then forgot I hadn't.

Oct 23, 2023 5:33 pm

OOC:

@LightOfMidnight - Updated based on healing potion use above (this should be accurate). If nothing is listed, then that PC is at full health.

Name	Init	Status
Elias		23/23hp
Axon		14/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Razhel		16/21hp
Grim		18/22hp
Iosef		23/23hp

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Oct 23, 2023 8:25 pm

OOC:

May be overkill I'll pop one. Edit: Wow...

Isoef grips his book and calls to the spirt bound to it as a burst of positive energy bursts from it and washes over everyone.

Last edited October 23, 2023 8:25 pm

Rolls

Channel - (2d6)

(11) = 2

Oct 23, 2023 8:36 pm

OOC:

Updated HP below

Name	Init	Status
Elias		23/23hp
Axon		16/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Razhel		18/21hp
Grim		20/22hp
Iosef		23/23hp

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Oct 23, 2023 8:56 pm

OOC:

Channel - (2d6) (1+1) = 2

Our friend, the diceroller at its finest!

Last edited October 23, 2023 8:57 pm

Oct 24, 2023 9:10 pm

"This fog isn't going to dissipate itself." Grim says, as he moves toward the only other viable opening besides the one they entered.

Oct 25, 2023 8:35 am

You round the corner into the next section of the floor.

Cracked pillars bent at broken angles support a sagging ceiling. While most of the walls look ready to fall apart, the northern wall has done so, creating a massive gap open to the strange weather beyond.

Opposite it, the wall in the best repair is laden with parchment pages covered in stark lines of coal and chalk. A hall stretches to the west as you get further into the room.

This dilapidated hall bears the broken supports and toppled brickwork of multiple rooms, former patients' cells, and nurse stations. At present it has more in common with an opium den, as the smoky breaths of weak figures fill the air.

Here, six yellow-clad men and woman kneel, their heads tilted back and mouths agape as thick yellow mist spews from their bodies and dumps out through the broken section of wall in a great voluminous cloud. They do not stir at your intrusion.

OOC:

What do you do?

Name	Init	Status
Elias		23/23hp
Axon		16/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Razhel		18/21hp
Grim		20/22hp
Iosef		23/23hp

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Oct 25, 2023 9:15 am

"Time to quality control these boots" Elias says as he notices another six of those weird yellow people. He does stop for a moment to look around for any other creepy old ladies hiding in the mist before starting kicking everyone though.

Rolls

Perception (Wis) - (1d20+2)

(12) + 2 = 14

Oct 25, 2023 6:31 pm

Razhel loads up her crossbow and keeps tight against the northern side of their entrance until she slides around the column, then moves keeping five foot distance from the larger bed until she can see around the corner to the west. Once she reaches the top northwest column, she aims for the yellow mist producer closest to her.

OOC:

Where are the six mist-blowers located on the map?

Oct 25, 2023 8:12 pm

Grim follows Razhel path with his own crossbow held at the ready. He stops at the first column along that route and prepares to fire upon the mist-spewers.

OOC:

to AA10

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Oct 26, 2023 2:39 am

OOC:

sorry about that, spaced the map update - there we go!

Name	Init	Status
Elias		23/23hp
Axon		16/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Razhel		18/21hp
Grim		20/22hp
Iosef		23/23hp

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Oct 26, 2023 8:27 am

Grim gestures to the others that he is going to take on the cultist on the big bed (Z8). He waits until everyone is in place and gestures for everyone to attack their chosen adversary at the same time.

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Oct 26, 2023 8:39 am

OOC:

Razhel will hold short of the column at AB7 and attack the one at AA5 once they are ready to attack.

Oct 26, 2023 8:25 pm

Iosef in clearly nervous at taking on multiple at once but lowers his cross bow at one that seems not to be the target of his companions intent.

OOC:

Iosef will go for AG8

Oct 27, 2023 12:55 am

OOC:

@CESN last but not least, what are you doing as this starts?

Oct 27, 2023 10:06 am

OOC:

ah right, there were not token when I checked the map. Let's kick Z8 unless something obviously more dangerous shows up (like say, the final boss)

Oct 28, 2023 7:44 pm

Axon readies himself to daze one of the untargeted creatures (AF6)

Everyone prepared to interrupt the other-worldly events taking place, you catch the creatures by surprise with a coordinated attack.

OOC:

Rolling initiative, but everyone gets a surprise round action (either a standard OR a move action). The enemies won initiative otherwise, so after the surprise round, they will go.

Name	Init	Status
Oneirogen	A
Razhel	B	18/21hp
Axon	B	16/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 1hr)
Elias	B	23/23hp
Grim	B	20/22hp
Iosef	B	23/23hp

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Rolls

Initiative (PCs - A, E, G, I, R) - (1d20+3, 1d20+0, 1d20+2, 1d20+1, 1d20+5)

1d20+3 : (11) + 3 = 14

1d20+0 : (10) = 10

1d20+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

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

1d20+5 : (10) + 5 = 15

Initiative (Enemies) - (1d20+2)

(18) + 2 = 20

Oct 28, 2023 7:50 pm

Axon's hands lift into the air as he chants "ደማቅ ጨለማ!", sending a flash of light into the face of his chosen enemy.

Rolls

Enemy Will save vs DC 14 - (1d20+2)

(18) + 2 = 20

Oct 28, 2023 7:50 pm

The enemy (AF6) shrugs off the blinding light willfully.

Rolls

AD12 vs Elias - (1d20+5, 1d4+2)

1d20+5 : (1) + 5 = 6

1d4+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

Will Save vs DC 12 (E, G, R) - (1d20+10, 1d20+7, 1d20+2)

1d20+10 : (13) + 10 = 23

1d20+7 : (19) + 7 = 26

1d20+2 : (18) + 2 = 20

Oct 28, 2023 8:13 pm

Ioesef lets loose his crossbow

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2, d8+2)

1d20+2 : (18) + 2 = 20

d8+2 : (6) + 2 = 8

Oct 28, 2023 9:19 pm

Grim fires on his chosen target.

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack - (1d20+3)

(14) + 3 = 17

Damage - (1d8)

(6) = 6

Oct 29, 2023 1:02 am

Razhel shoots at the mist-emitting cultist of her choice.

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack - (1d20+7)

(12) + 7 = 19

Damage - (1d8+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Oct 30, 2023 10:25 am

Seeing the others using more violent force, Elias takes his sword and decides to hit the mist-spewing person with the hilt instead.

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (10) + 4 = 14

1d8+1 : (8) + 1 = 9

Oct 31, 2023 5:10 am

At once your weapons fall upon the creatures before you - what once were men and women, now only a shadow of their former selves as they serve Zandalus as seemingly living portals to another plane: one of nightmares and monstrosities.

Bolts fly from the crossbows readied by Razhel, Iosef, and Grim, striking their intended targets in vital areas of their bodies (AA5: -6hp)(AG8: -8hp)(Z8: -6hp), just as Elias hammers down upon his chosen foe with the hilt of his sword (AD12: 9NLD - nonlethal damage).

OOC:

Adding a sneak attack roll for Razhel

All at once, the creatures become alerted to your presence - they stop spewing the yellow mist in the same way as they did before. While the mist doesn't direct itself outside, it instead starts to fill the room in a great billowing cloud until you can longer see beyond the area immediately around you, and even then you find it difficult to see clearly.

Almost in unison, as if connected mentally on some level, each stands from their kneeling position, their heads continuously angled up as they choke out yellow mist. The enemies drone forward as if driven by an invisible impetus to destroy the interrupters of their existence. (Z8 -> AA9)(AA5 -> AA6)(AF6 -> AC7)(AG8 -> AB9)

The enemy near Elias returns an attack of its own, slamming its fists against the man in a futile attempt to hurt him (miss).

As the mist circles and builds up around you, Elias, Grim, and Razhel feel a sudden uneasy pull on their eyelids, begging them to fall into a slumber. Each one of them realizes this is a magical effect, recalling a similar feeling when they confronted Administrator Losandro previously and they muster the willpower to shrug off the effects. (All three save successfully)

OOC:

You are all up! Elias gets an attack of opportunity from the enemy standing while adjacent to him (AD12); if Elias would like to take the AoO, please include it in your post along with your normal actions for the round.

Those that saved are immune to the sleep effect for 24hrs - awesome save rolls btw!

Name	Init	Status
Oneirogen	A	AC 12 (AA6: 19/25hp)(AB9: 17/25hp)(AA9: 19/25hp)(AD12: 25/25hp, 9NLD)
Razhel	B	18/21hp
Axon	B	16/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 1hr)
Elias	B	23/23hp
Grim	B	20/22hp
Iosef	B	23/23hp

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Razhel Sneak Attack - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Oct 31, 2023 5:36 am

Her empty crossbow in one hand, Razhel strikes out at her target with a lethal fist.

Rolls

Unarmed (lethal) Studied target - (1d20+8)

(4) + 8 = 12

Damage - (1d6+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Oct 31, 2023 6:13 am

Using the crossbow as a makeshift shield in front of himself, Grim draws the magical shortsword and stabs at the cultist again.

OOC:

Attacking AA9

Last edited October 31, 2023 6:15 am

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(6) + 6 = 12

Damage - (1d6+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Oct 31, 2023 6:21 am

Razhel's fist smashes into the same enemy with her crossbow bolt still jutting from its chest, sending the creature reeling (AA6: -4hp) as Grim slices into his foe with Red Destiny (AA9: -9hp).

OOC:

I failed to mention - with the mist filling the room, anything further than 5 ft away is going to currently have partial concealment. Those in melee are fine, but any ranged attacks will suffer a 20% chance to miss. If making such an attack, please include a 1d100 roll - a result of 1-20 will be an auto-miss.

As the room fills with mist, this will get worse.

Oct 31, 2023 7:19 am

Iosef loads another bolt in his crossbow and keeps focusing on the same target (AB9).

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2-4, d8+2)

1d20+2-4 : (8) - 2 = 6

d8+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

Miss chance - (D100)

(24) = 24

Oct 31, 2023 7:47 am

Iosef's crossbow bolt flies off into the murky distance of the haze-filled room and clatters against the far wall (miss).

OOC:

@CESN Elias is up! Don't forget that attack of opportunity vs AD12 along with your normal actions.

Oct 31, 2023 11:20 am

"What? Just go back to sleep!" Elias shouts surprised as the two cultist mindlessly throw themselves at him. He grabs his sword, pointy end facing the lunatics now.

OOC:

I'll do the opportunity first and then hit the same target if it's still standing. Otherwise attack the other one

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam oppotunity - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (8) + 4 = 12

1d8+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (19) + 4 = 23

1d8+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Oct 31, 2023 8:09 pm

Elias slashes with his longsword at the cultist, leaving two long, dark streaks of dark yellow liquid through the creature's robes. It seems its blood has been completely replaced with some sort of sludge that runs out in thick rivulets from the wounds (AD12: -14hp, another 3 and it would be unconscious due to the NLD).

Rolls

Enemies vs Grim - (1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5)

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

1d4+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

1d20+5 : (20) + 5 = 25

1d4+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

1d20+5 : (17) + 5 = 22

1d4+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

1d20+5 : (19) + 5 = 24

Enemies vs Razhel - (1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (1) + 5 = 6

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

1d20+5 : (20) + 5 = 25

1d4+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

1d20+5 : (4) + 5 = 9

1d4+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

1d20+5 : (15) + 5 = 20

Enemies vs Elias - (1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (7) + 5 = 12

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

1d20+5 : (3) + 5 = 8

1d4+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

1d20+5 : (17) + 5 = 22

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

1d20+5 : (8) + 5 = 13

Forgotten damage dice - G, R, E - (1d4+2, 1d4+2, 1d4+2)

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

1d4+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

Oct 31, 2023 8:26 pm

Axon moves into the mist and takes a deep breath before releasing a gout of flame from his outstretched fingertips - "የሚቃጠሉ እጆች!"

The flames swirl forth and briefly envelop the two creatures facing against Grim (AA9: -5hp, AB9: -10hp). To his surprise, the flames also burn away the mist, leaving a space of clear air, at least for now (Mist Dispersed in the AoE for 2 rounds).

Rolls

Burning Hands Damage - (3d4)

(433) = 10

Reflex for Half vs DC 16 (AA9, AB9) - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (19) + 5 = 24

1d20+5 : (9) + 5 = 14

Rounds of Mist Dispersal - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Oct 31, 2023 8:54 pm

The enemies all stand their ground and slam their fists mindlessly and clumsily into your bodies. Still, the heft of their weight might prove to be enough to cause you harm.

The two engaged with Grim slam their fists towards him. The first enemy misses with one hand, but connects with the other in such a way that Grim sees stars (Crit, -10hp) while the second attacker hits with both of his fists, further pummeling him (-11hp). Under the weight of the attacks, Grim nearly falls to the ground.

The two standing to face Razhel attempt to do the same, indeed striking with surprise furiosity and forcing her back a step (Crit, -10hp) while the second of the two enemies connects but only barely (-3hp).

Elias's attackers strike at him as well, though only one of their attacks hit hard enough to affect him through his armor (-3hp).

The mist picks up and fills the air with a deeper, thicker fog.

OOC:

Now, with exception of the blue highlighted area, every target in melee range has concealment with a 20% chance to miss (roll 1d100 - on a 1-20, the attack misses);

The mist extends out 10ft in all directions from each enemy.

Anyone in the mist but farther from the attacker than 5ft have total concealment - they cannot be targeted with sight and if their square is targeted by an attack, the chance to miss is 50% (1-50 on a d100 is an auto-miss). The enemies are similarly affected, so you may be able to use this to your advantage.

You are all up!

Name	Init	Status
Oneirogen	A	AC 12 (AA6: 15/25hp)(AB9: 7/25hp)(AA9: 5/25hp)(AD12: 11/25hp, 9NLD)
Razhel	B	5/21hp
Axon	B	16/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 1hr)
Elias	B	20/23hp
Grim	B	1/22hp
Iosef	B	23/23hp
Mist	C	Dispersed in Blue Area for 2 round

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Attacks vs Grim - Miss Chance 20% - (1d100, 1d100)

1d100 : (30) = 30

1d100 : (59) = 59

Attacks vs Razhel - Miss Chance 20% - (1d100, 1d100, 1d100, 1d100)

1d100 : (36) = 36

1d100 : (99) = 99

1d100 : (53) = 53

1d100 : (34) = 34

Attack vs Elias - Miss Chance 20% - (1d100)

(79) = 79

2nd Attack vs Elias - (1d100)

(25) = 25

Attacks vs Grim - Attack and Damage - (1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2)

1d20+5 : (17) + 5 = 22

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

1d20+5 : (18) + 5 = 23

1d4+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

Attacks vs Razhel 1 - Attack and Damage - (1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2)

1d20+5 : (4) + 5 = 9

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

1d20+5 : (1) + 5 = 6

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Attacks vs Razhel 1 - Attack and Damage - (1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2)

1d20+5 : (4) + 5 = 9

1d4+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

1d20+5 : (18) + 5 = 23

1d4+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

Attacks vs Elias - (1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2)

1d20+5 : (12) + 5 = 17

1d4+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

1d20+5 : (15) + 5 = 20

1d4+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

Oct 31, 2023 9:56 pm

Even as the most thickens Iosefs can see the enemy going for his allies. He can hear the connection of fists and tries to move towards Grim even as he chants calling on the power of his book. 'Its Iosef.' He thinks to utter a warning as he reaches through the mist to touch him on the shoulder.

OOC:

15 healing to Grim.

Last edited October 31, 2023 9:57 pm

Rolls

Cure Mod - (2d8+3, d100)

2d8+3 : (48) + 3 = 15

d100 : (56) = 56

Nov 1, 2023 12:10 am

Against impossible odds, Razhel continues to fight.

Last edited November 1, 2023 12:12 am

Rolls

Concealment - (1d100)

(69) = 69

Unarmed (lethal) Studied target - (1d20+8)

(11) + 8 = 19

Damage - (1d6+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Nov 1, 2023 9:02 am

OOC:

Shifting to AB10 and attacking AA9

Grim only slightly flinches at the unexpected touch, but with Iosef's voice accompanying it, he does not pull away. With renewed vigor, he shifts into the clearing and thrusts his shortsword toward his old foe once more and finding sallow flesh and goo beneath the dirty yellow robes.

Last edited November 1, 2023 9:04 am

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(15) + 6 = 21

Damage - (1d6+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Nov 1, 2023 9:33 am

OOC:

3hp left on that one then?

Elias looks at the cultist that refuses to go down and just tries to knock his mist producing head out once and for all

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (5) + 4 = 9

1d8+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Nov 2, 2023 5:08 am

Axon peels away from Grim and, seeing the effect his flames had on the mist, maneuvers closer to where he remembered Elias standing. He makes an effort not to catch his friend in the flames, but throws forth his hands again, allowing the fire to be released once more - "የሚቃጠሉ እጆች!" (Saves Failed: -8hp each)

The enemy that's been trading blows with Elias falls to the ground, unconscious - only the faintest trail of yellow vapor escaping its lips.

OOC:

Move to AC13; Burning Hands vs AD12 and AE11; 3d6 each w/ DC 16 reflex to save for half.

Rolls

Reflex vs DC 16 (AD12, AE11) - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (10) + 5 = 15

1d20+5 : (9) + 5 = 14

Burning Hands Damage - (3d4)

(422) = 8

Nov 2, 2023 5:39 am

Grim feels a hand on his shoulder as Iosef comes up behind him. Relieved to hear his companion and not an enemy, he quickly feels a flow of healing energy flow into his body (+15hp).

OOC:

@Equinox I'll ask you to reconfirm that you want to move to AB10. Where you are currently, you could make your attacks and remain in the mist. This provides you concealment, but your enemy doesn't get concealment since it is NOT standing in the mist. If you still want to move, I'll edit and fix.

With renewed vigour, Grim slashes his shortsword at the enemy in front of him, unveiled from the mist due to Axon's fire only moments earlier; the strike catches the enemy clean through the mid-section and cuts it down, all signs of life gone from its face and body (AA9: -8hp, DEAD).

Razhel, wounded but with incredible fury and focus, smashes a heavy-handed fist into the face of the cultist in front her, knocking it's teeth out as they clatter to the stone floor (AA6: -9hp).

Elias feels the heat of Axon's flames surround him, but never getting close enough to burn. Suddenly the enemy before him is clearly visible, in a heap upon the ground - the paladin whirls upon the remaining foe nearby, but misses (miss).

The enemies refocus their attacks then, with the remaining enemy near Grim pummeling its fists at him. Both fists slam into Grim, knocking the wind out of him briefly (-9hp).

Razhel's foes swing at her as well, though she dodges and parries the strikes with her own fists before one slams into her chest. She stops, stunned, momentarily wondering what the hell was going on around her as the world turns a strange shade of white before fading back (-5hp - Razhel is at 0hp and 'Disabled' <- please read the description).

Elias's foe also makes contact, getting lucky enough to smash into a weak spot of his armor and actually hurt the armored man (-6hp).

OOC:

Razhel is in a bad spot, but you are all up again! You got this!

Name	Init	Status
Oneirogen	A	AC 12 (AA6: 6/25hp)(AB9: 7/25hp)(AD12: 3/25hp, 9NLD, unconscious)(AE11: 17/25hp)
Razhel	B	0/21hp, Disabled
Axon	B	16/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 1hr)
Elias	B	14/23hp
Grim	B	7/22hp
Iosef	B	23/23hp
Mist	C	Dispersed in Green Area for 1 round, then Blue in 2 rounds

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Blue Mist Area Rounds Dispersed - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Nov 2, 2023 8:26 am

OOC:

@C1NDER, I'll have Grim stay where he is then and not move. I thought, since he is standing in the mist he would have a harder time attacking his enemies. Attacking AB9

Grim thrusts at the second opponent from out of the mist.

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(20) + 6 = 26

Damage with Critical - (1d6+9)

(5) + 9 = 14

Nov 2, 2023 2:06 pm

Seeing Razhel being hit badly, Elias tries to get rid of the damn cultists as fast as he can to drag her out of danger

OOC:

my healing is touch based but Iosef has ranged right?

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (10) + 4 = 14

1d8+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

Nov 2, 2023 4:32 pm

OOC:

My only ranged right now heals the enemies aswell. Still Elsas is more useful swinging than Iosef.

At the edge of one of the clearings in the mist Iosef sees figures clash, trying to make out who is who. Seeing one figure flanked by two take a nasty blow, he moves forwards hoping to get to them, veering around the enemy in the clearing to not get struck himself as he reaches out to who now he's closer realises in Razhel.

'It' s Iosef! ' He shouts another warning.

OOC:

Cast spell, holding charge then moving to AA8

Last edited November 2, 2023 11:11 pm

Rolls

Clw - (D8+3, d100)

D8+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

d100 : (78) = 78

Nov 2, 2023 5:55 pm

OOC:

Holding action until the end of the round, then crouching and going full defense.

Last edited November 2, 2023 5:56 pm

Rolls

Concealment - (1d100)

(6) = 6

Nov 2, 2023 11:13 pm

OOC:

@ragered checking you spotted the 6 hp healing from Iosef. I mean defending is still valid at only 6 hp, just thought I would double check as know such things sometime get missed.

Nov 4, 2023 11:47 am

Axon steps back toward where he remembered Grim was standing, casting and holding a spell as he moves. Finding no enemy there, he pushes When he sees the cultist through the mist, he releases the arcane energy upon it- "ጥቁር ሜትሮይትስ!" he shouts as icy meteorites fall from the void to strike at the enemy.

OOC:

Move to AB8, then release Black Motes - 1d4+1 damage unless Reflex vs DC 15 saves; targeted at AC7.

Rolls

Black Motes Damage - (1d4+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Reflex Save - (1d20+5)

(16) + 5 = 21

Nov 4, 2023 11:47 am

The icy meteorites fall to the ground almost miraculously failing to strike any part of the enemy's body.

Rolls

Enemy vs Axon Miss Chance - (1d100)

(23) = 23

Enemy vs Razhel Miss Chance - (1d100)

(13) = 13

Enemy vs Elias Miss Chance - (1d100)

(52) = 52

Enemy attack vs Axon - (1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2)

1d20+5 : (13) + 5 = 18

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

1d20+5 : (3) + 5 = 8

1d4+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

Enemy attack vs Elias - (1d20+5, 1d4+2, 1d20+5, 1d4+2)

1d20+5 : (1) + 5 = 6

1d4+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

1d20+5 : (13) + 5 = 18

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Nov 4, 2023 11:56 am

From within the mist, Grim slashes into one of the Oneirogens, splitting it nearly in two (AB9: -14hp, DEAD).

Elias similarly takes a swing at the enemy before him and hits, ripping a gash in the thing's flesh (AE11: -6hp)
.

Iosef finds Razhel in the haze and pushes healing energy into her body as she continues to be best upon by two of the remaining enemies, though she hunkers down to take a defensive posture (+6hp, +4 AC this round).

The three conscious enemies bear into their targets. One, now spotting the sorcerer nearby changes from attacking Razhel to striking at Axon. One of its fists connects with his shoulder, sending a shock of pain down his arm (Axon: -3hp). The one still setting upon Razhel beats at her with their fists but loses track of her in the mist (miss). Elias's lone foe does the same, but has only slightly more success, as its blow glances completely off of Elias's armor (miss).

OOC:

Okay, you're all up again! Go ahead and post actions. The fog has rolled back in to fill the void that was previously marked 'green'.

Name	Init	Status
Oneirogen	A	AC 12 (AA6: 6/25hp)(AC7: 25/25hp)(AD12: 3/25hp, 9NLD, unconscious)(AE11: 17/25hp)
Razhel	B	6/21hp
Axon	B	13/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 1hr)
Elias	B	14/23hp
Grim	B	7/22hp
Iosef	B	23/23hp
Mist	C	Dispersed in Blue in 1 rounds

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[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Nov 4, 2023 12:15 pm

Razhel attempts to focus in the mist and finds her target once more. She stands quickly and kicks the yellow clad mist-sprayer in the gut and watches it crumple.

Last edited November 4, 2023 12:18 pm

Rolls

Concealment - (1d100)

(35) = 35

Unarmed (lethal) Studied target - (1d20+8)

(5) + 8 = 13

Damage - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Nov 4, 2023 12:36 pm

"You want to keep spewing creepy fog or be dead like your friend?" Elias asks, this time not waiting for the answer

Rolls

Longsword - Damage - (1d8+1)

(5) + 1 = 6

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4)

(12) + 4 = 16

Nov 4, 2023 8:03 pm

OOC:

I am confused. Does (AD12: 3/25hp, 9NLD, unconscious) Mean this guy is awake with 3 hit points or unconscious?

Nov 5, 2023 1:51 am

Equinox says:

OOC:

I am confused. Does (AD12: 3/25hp, 9NLD, unconscious) Mean this guy is awake with 3 hit points or unconscious?

OOC:

He is unconscious (due to his amount of non-lethal damage - NLD - exceeding his total remaining HP)

Nov 5, 2023 6:41 pm

OOC:

Moving to AD7. Should be 25ft.

Grim moves northerly as the mist suddenly closes back in again. He strains his vision to make out the shapes and finds one of the sources of the accursed mist. He stabs his blade at the monster.

Last edited November 5, 2023 6:43 pm

Rolls

Concealment - (1d100)

(68) = 68

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(6) + 6 = 12

Damage - (1d6+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Nov 5, 2023 6:55 pm

Razhel swings a powerful fist and all but caves in the face of the cultist she'd been focusing on. There's a sound as if a current of air is suddenly cut off and it falls to the ground, unmoving (AA6: -7hp, DEAD).

Elias attacks his chosen enemy also with success, his longsword biting into the creature's stomach and tendrils of yellow mist leak from the wound (AE11: -6hp)

Grim navigates the mist safely and finds his prey, swinging with Red Destiny and cutting into the creature's back (AC7: -4hp)!

OOC:

@LightOfMidnight you're up!

Nov 5, 2023 7:50 pm

There is a moment of hesitation as Iosef dithers over healing more before he chooses to aid in removing the things causing the need for healing, and fires a shot at the creature closest

OOC:

Was I imagining us having a wand of healing, other than the lesser resto?

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2-4, d8+2, d100)

1d20+2-4 : (14) - 2 = 12

d8+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

d100 : (10) = 10

Nov 5, 2023 9:45 pm

LightOfMidnight says:

There is a moment of hesitation as Iosef dithers over healing more before he chooses to aid in removing the things causing the need for healing, and fires a shot at the creature closest

OOC:

Was I imagining us having a wand of healing, other than the lesser resto?

OOC:

You got a wand of cure light wounds from Dr. Elbourne not too long ago. I'll look back to verify how many charges it had, but it had quite a few left, I believe.

Also, I'll get a post up once I get back from running errands.

Nov 6, 2023 1:45 am

OOC:

Iosef has the wand of CLW and it had 24 charges when you got it.

Nov 6, 2023 1:50 am

Axon pulls his silver dagger from its sheath and stabs at the yellow-cloaked man next to him.

Rolls

Axon vs AC7 - Miss Chance, Attack, Damage - (1d100, 1d20+2, 1d4-1)

1d100 : (67) = 67

1d20+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

1d4-1 : (2) - 1 = 1

Enemy vs Elias Miss Chance - (1d100)

(96) = 96

Enemy vs Axon Miss Chance - (1d100)

(46) = 46

Enemy Attack vs Elias - (1d20+5, 1d4+2)

1d20+5 : (12) + 5 = 17

1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Enemy Attack vs Axon - (1d20+5, 1d4+2)

1d20+5 : (19) + 5 = 24

1d4+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

Nov 6, 2023 5:44 am

Axon's dagger catches in the dirty, yellow garment covering the thing that once was a man, and fails to find flesh (miss).

Iosef's crossbow bolt flies into the mist and, largely due to the obstruction in vision, disappears to no effect into the fog (miss due to concealment).

The two remaining enemies bear down on Elias and, now rounding on the man, Axon! While Elias shrugs off the attack with ease (miss), Axon takes a punishing blow to his chest, sending him reeling (Axon: -4hp).

The mist around Elias spreads to fill the gap that had been burned away by Axon's magic.

OOC:

Alright, just two left! Everyone is up!

Name	Init	Status
Oneirogen	A	AC 12 (AC7: 21/25hp)(AD12: 3/25hp, 9NLD, unconscious)(AE11: 11/25hp)
Razhel	B	6/21hp
Axon	B	9/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 1hr)
Elias	B	14/23hp
Grim	B	7/22hp
Iosef	B	23/23hp

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Nov 6, 2023 7:09 am

OOC:

Must have missed looking at loot!

Realising this mist was hindering his already mediocre crossbow skills Iosef rummages for the wand they had been giving, tapping it against Rahzel.

Rolls

Cure Light Wounds - (D8+1)

(8) + 1 = 9

Concealment - (D100)

(14) = 14

Nov 6, 2023 7:17 am

OOC:

Attacking AC7

Razhel attempts to readjust her stance to punch out the second yellow robed mist maker, but fails to find him in the mist.

Last edited November 6, 2023 7:18 am

Rolls

Concealment - (1d100)

(17) = 17

Nov 6, 2023 7:19 am

LightOfMidnight says:

OOC:

Must have missed looking at loot!

Realising this mist was hindering his already mediocre crossbow skills Iosef rummages for the wand they had been giving, tapping it against Rahzel.

OOC:

That was my bad for not adding it yet to the loot list. Fixed.

EDIT: Just for tracking, Grim got one charge of the wand right after you got it as well. So now it should be at 22 charges remaining.

Nov 6, 2023 7:17 pm

Grim stands his ground and thrusts with Red Destiny once more, at the mist spraying abomination.

Last edited November 6, 2023 7:19 pm

Rolls

Concealment - (1d100)

(94) = 94

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(9) + 6 = 15

Damage - (1d6+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Nov 6, 2023 7:38 pm

Grim's blade flashes through the mist, finding its target and leaving a long gash in the enemy's body (AC7: -8hp).

OOC:

@CESN Elias is up!

Rolls

Elias Concealment Chance to Miss - (1d100)

(88) = 88

Nov 6, 2023 9:14 pm

Elias quickly looks around to try to figure out what happened to the others, as they are engulfed by the mist once again. He can still hear the sounds of metal and flesh so he assumes he is not alone, but being there surrounded by sickening fog and the shades brings memories of the dream they shared before they found themselves in this nightmare.

For a moment he looks at the tendrils of yellow mist leaking from the cultist, wondering how could someone keep fighting with such a wound. Can these things even die or is this just another dream?

"Pharasma please accept these souls I offer you" he whispers a quick prayer to the Goddess as he tries to bring down the lunatic standing in front of him

OOC:

Razhel didn't fall but lets give it a bit of Helpless flavour. Time to shine dice! ✨🎲✨

Last edited November 6, 2023 9:15 pm

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (19) + 4 = 23

1d8+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Oh yeah, allow me to confirm that blessing - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (10) + 4 = 14

1d8+1 : (7) + 1 = 8

Nov 6, 2023 10:55 pm

Elias brings his longsword around for a powerful strike and, as if guided by some unseen force, the strength of it passes cleanly through the midsection of the enemy, halving its body and it falls to the floor as dark, yellow sludge slowly oozes from the gaping wounds and yellow mist dissipates around him (AE11: CRIT, -15hp, DEAD).

Nov 6, 2023 10:55 pm

Axon slashes again with his dagger at the enemy still standing next to him.

Rolls

Axon Concealment Miss Chance - (1d100)

(87) = 87

Axon Attack and Damage vs Enemy - (1d20+2, 1d4-1)

1d20+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

1d4-1 : (4) - 1 = 3

Enemy vs Grim Concealment Miss Chance - (1d100)

(6) = 6

Nov 6, 2023 11:51 pm

Iosef extends another surge of healing power into Razhel's pained body, relieving her of any remaining injuries (Razhel: +9hp).

Razhel tries to punch the enemy before her but misses in the fog (miss due to concealment).

Axon slashes at their foe as well, though the creature moves out of the way in a sudden moment (miss).

The enemy flails wildly about, smashing its fists at Grim now, but failing to make contact due to the concealment provided by its own thick fog (miss due to concealment).

Combined you fall upon the enemy, hacking and beating it into a pulp. As it dies, the fog begins to dissipate from the room, with only a little still escaping from the orifices and wounds adorning the unconscious creature's body.

You stand now in the strange room, the south wall laden with parchment pages covered in stark lines of coal and chalk. A hall stretches to the west.

OOC:

Well done everyone! Perception DC 20 from all please. And what do you do with the unconscious enemy? What next?

Name	Init	Status

Razhel		21/21hp
Axon		9/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 1hr)
Elias		14/23hp
Grim		7/22hp
Iosef		23/23hp

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Nov 7, 2023 7:22 am

Grim casually strides over to the unconscious oneirogen and runs his blade through its chest.

"We need to heal up as quickly as possible and continue forward. It won't be long before the dissipating mist will be noticed and we don't want our foes to have time to plan a counter-attack."

OOC:

Cruelty drawback.

Last edited November 7, 2023 7:25 am

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+8)

(5) + 8 = 13

Nov 7, 2023 7:30 am

When it's clear they are all dead Iosef flicks few his book before channeling it's energy to heal everyone.

With Grim still looking worse for wear he approaches a hand out. May I? I fear I am running low of magic but I may be able to still do something. ' Energy starts to flow from him and knit Grims wounds, before Iosef frowns.

'I had been hoping to achieve more. How are you feeling? We have the wand.. It may be wise to make sure we are all in top shape.'

OOC:

Channel, then healers hand on Grimm.

Going for a second healers hands as first is only 3 healing. That didn't work :p. Going for last one as wand I feel is better in a fight. And nope. It will be a lot more useful when I can hit that dc reliably

So everyone gain 8 except Grim who gets 11.

Last edited November 7, 2023 7:38 am

Rolls

Channel - (2d6)

(35) = 8

Heal (Wis) - (1d20+9)

(14) + 9 = 23

Heal (Wis) - (1d20+9)

(2) + 9 = 11

Heal (Wis) - (1d20+9)

(4) + 9 = 13

Nov 7, 2023 10:16 am

Elias thanks Iosef for his healing magic. He quickly walks around the room, checking the parchment pages. "This looks like our friend Zandalus' art studio... he's probably not too far"

Nov 7, 2023 9:32 pm

OOC:

Moving to X7

Grim moves to cover the hallway leading west, as others are being healed. He stays there until joined and offered healing himself.

Nov 7, 2023 10:00 pm

OOC:

Realised I missed Skill focus off Iosef's heal, so the first healers hand would be over 25, so Grimm healed an extra 3 there. So think everyone is just 1 off full.

Last edited November 7, 2023 10:01 pm

Nov 8, 2023 7:45 am

Elias realizes in reviewing the myriad of pages pasted to the wall and covered in coal and chalk are, in fact, pages of a book with text on the back side of them.

Axon joins him to look over the pages and he sees just enough to realize the book to have some amount of mystical or arcane value, but now would not be the time to do anything with it - though, given maybe an hour, the pages could be carefully collected and potentially then reassembled.

You make a mental note of this then turn your attention to the west hall.

It's only a short walk to what appears to be a dead-end. Comprising multiple toppled cells, this chamber looks as though it ccould collapse at any moment. Thousands of parchment scraps cover the walls, as if in a pitiful attempt to plaster the countless cracks.

The flickering of dozens of candles illuminates the artwork's subject matter: innumerable forlorn, surreal landscapes stretching into bleak infinities. The multitude of visions transforms the room into a threshold of nightmares.

A gaunt man with a pontail of long and exceptionally straight white hair sits cross-legged upon a pallet in the center of the room, like a Keleshite mystic. He wears multiple patients' gowns that have been shredded and stitched to create a layered robe. His arms and much of his chest are exposed, revealing lines of charcoal and yellow chalk that streak his flesh, the most prominent of which appears to be a yellow flame on his forehead.

Ulver Zandalus

Upon spotting you coming down the hallway, his eyes go wide and his mouth falls open. A voice like a tempest wind hisses over borken glass, sheering from his split, motionless lips - as thoughs omething other than Zandalus himself speaks from inside his body. "You're supposed to be dead. I already killed you. Why. Aren't. You. DEAD!?"

The man yanks upward, as if a puppet on invisible strings.

OOC:

If there's anything you planned on doing as you approached, please add it to the beginning of your next posts - otherwise, this is it!
I'll let you all roll initiative this time, so you can post your lead-in to the scene described above.

Name	Init	Status
Razhel		21/21hp
Axon		18/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 1hr)
Elias		22/23hp
Grim		21/22hp
Iosef		23/23hp

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[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Rolls

Perception A, E, I - (1d20+1, 1d20+2, 1d20+11)

1d20+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

1d20+2 : (18) + 2 = 20

1d20+11 : (3) + 11 = 14

Nov 8, 2023 8:41 am

OOC:

@annex If you're ready, this is a perfect time to jump in :)

Nov 8, 2023 9:22 am

OOC:

I am going to focus on zandalus and detect evil just because I can... and maybe the voice is not coming from there xD
Besides that little RP, I'm full HP so not much more to prepare I think

Rolls

Dexterity - (1d20+0)

(4) = 4

Nov 8, 2023 4:23 pm

C1NDER says:

OOC:

@annex If you're ready, this is a perfect time to jump in :)

OOC:

Put me in, Coach!

Nov 8, 2023 8:30 pm

Grim enters the area ready to meet this all-seeing prophet and instead sees Zandulus as he truly is: A puppet. With Red Destiny in hand, he laughs at the words of the voice that seems not to be from the physical being jerked from its bed and replies in his own shadowy voice; that of the spirit that currently rides him. "You tell us puppet man. You're the one who they say can see all. In a minute from now, you will be seeing nothing at all."

Last edited November 8, 2023 8:32 pm

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

Nov 8, 2023 10:31 pm

OOC:

Studied Target

Healed up, Razhel joins the rest down the hallway. She is thankful that the mist is starting to dissipate. She holds her loaded crossbow at the ready, as they proceed and quickly studies the weirdness that is Zandulus.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

Nov 8, 2023 11:31 pm

annex says:

C1NDER says:

OOC:

@annex If you're ready, this is a perfect time to jump in :)

OOC:

Put me in, Coach!

OOC:

Go ahead and post in-character and include an initiative roll!

Rolls

Zendalus Initiative - (1d20+1)

(19) + 1 = 20

Nov 9, 2023 4:38 pm

As Zandalus speaks and doesn't speak at the same time Iosef brings up his crossbow, his mind already racing through as knowledge of things such as possession as he get ready to defend himself.

OOC:

Whoops, fat fingers. Obviously meant to be dex, so 16 :p

Last edited November 9, 2023 4:39 pm

Rolls

Intelligence - (1d20+2)

(15) + 2 = 17

Nov 9, 2023 8:21 pm

Had a fugue come over him again? Axon shook his head, and prepared himself mentally for the confrontation.

Rolls

Init to win it! - (1d20+3)

(14) + 3 = 17

Nov 10, 2023 5:50 am

Before you can act, Zandalus, floating in the air takes on an eery glow as spectral tatters of cloth appear to roll down his shoulders and trails behind him into the dark corners of the room. He jolts through the air, almost like a rag doll, coming slightly closer before he raises his hand and points at Elias, laughing. Invisible tendrils of psychic power threaten to tear the Paladin's mind apart.

OOC:

Elias, pass a DC 15 Will save, or take 11 damage. If you pass, you take only half (5).

Everyone please make a Will (Fear) save, DC 15, as this scene unfolds. Otherwise, you are all up - what do you do?

OOC:

Swift Action: Dark Half
Free Action: 5ft step to G6
Standard Action: Psychic Spell - Mind Thrust I
Move Action: Retrieve Item

Name	Init	Status
Zandalus	A	?
Axon	B	18/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, 1hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp
Razhel	B	21/21hp
Elias	B	22/23hp
Grim	B	21/22hp

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Rolls

Mind Thrust Damage - (3d6)

(542) = 11

Nov 10, 2023 6:58 am

The sight before him was shocking but was it mind-numbing? Zandalus was yet another horror in a long line of horrors. If he could withstand them, he could withstand this.

Rolls

Will save - (1d20+7)

(19) + 7 = 26

Nov 10, 2023 7:57 am

annex says:

The sight before him was shocking but was it mind-numbing? Zandalus was yet another horror in a long line of horrors. If he could withstand them, he could withstand this.

OOC:

@annex you are a-okay to take your first round actions as well!

Nov 10, 2023 9:04 am

Razhel doesn't even flinch as Zandalus goes into his spooky antics. She pulls the trigger and sends a crossbow bolt into his stinking yellow robed body.

Last edited November 10, 2023 9:09 am

Rolls

WIS save - (1d20+8)

(19) + 8 = 27

Lt. crossbow attack (studied target) - (1d20+7)

(16) + 7 = 23

Damage - (1d8+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

Nov 10, 2023 9:41 am

Well, that is definitely evil Elias things as he sees the spectral tatters of cloth trailing behind him into the dark corners of the room. "You!"

Rolls

Will - (1d20+10)

(11) + 10 = 21

Nov 10, 2023 4:57 pm

OOC:

I will take that as the Will save vs the spell from Elias. Adding another below for the Fear save.

Rolls

Fear Save - Elias - (1d20+10)

(12) + 10 = 22

Nov 10, 2023 10:46 pm

"Crazy bastard!" Axon grunted as he sprinted forward. Was he referring to Zandalus or himself?

የሚቃጠሉ እጆች

While he contorted his fingers, Axon cantillated words of power to bathe Zandalus in arcane fire!

[ +- ] Burning Hands!

OOC:

Moving to J7.
DC 16 Reflex save or half damage. Flammable materials burn if the flames touch them. A character can extinguish burning items as a full-round action.
If he fails his save, he's also silenced for 1 round (Void-Touched feature).

Last edited November 11, 2023 1:06 am

Rolls

Burning Hands fire damage - (3d4)

(212) = 5

Nov 10, 2023 11:08 pm

OOC:

@Equinox,@LightOfMidnight Grim and Iosef are up!

Rolls

Elias van Brunt: Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (18) + 4 = 22

1d8+1 : (5) + 1 = 6

Zandalus Reflex vs Burning Hands - (1d20+5)

(15) + 5 = 20

Mind Thrust I - (3d6)

(351) = 9

Nov 10, 2023 11:46 pm

OOC:

Move to H6

"Pfft! Boooo!" Grim scoffs. "Come on out and play scumbag!" He closes quickly and thrusts Red Destiny into Zandalus' gut.

Last edited November 10, 2023 11:52 pm

Rolls

WIS Fear save - (1d20+13)

(9) + 13 = 22

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(13) + 6 = 19

Damage - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Nov 11, 2023 3:16 pm

OOC:

Note to self, prep more bless next time :P

Iosef steaels himself against the wave of fear and readies his trusty crossbow and lets off a shot as Grim runs in.

Last edited November 11, 2023 3:17 pm

Rolls

Will - (1d20+6)

(13) + 6 = 19

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2-4, d8+2)

1d20+2-4 : (1) - 2 = -1

d8+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

Nov 11, 2023 10:24 pm

As everyone shrugs off the wave of fear, having strengthened their resolve over the past couple days in this place of nightmares, you launch a counter-offensive against Zandalus.

Axon moves up and wreaths Zandalus with magical fire. Though the flames don't seem to phase him as they might otherwise (Zandalus: -2hp)

Razhel's crossbow bolt sinks into the enemy's shoulder just as Iosef's flies past (Zandalus: -8hp, then miss), then Elias and Grim run in to take the fight to the floating man. Red Destiny hits Zandalus in the stomach, drawing a gash through his robes (Zandalus: -7hp) while Elias swings his longsword as well, cutting deep into the man's flesh (Zandalus: -6hp).

Zandalus drinks down the potion and tosses the vial to the side. While maintaining the spectral drapes of cloth around his body he yanks backward a short distance then stares at Grim, threatening to rip into the man's mind, lest his willpower be strong enough (Grim: -9hp, or DC 16 Will Save for half (4)). "You cannot defeat what is not here, fools!" the voice echoes from Zandalus's unmoving lips.

Swift Action: Maintain Dark Half
Free Action: 5ft step
Move Action: Drink potion
Standard Action: Cast Spell - Mind Thrust I vs Grim (Using Phrenic Pool - 1 point for 'Defensive Prognostication', gaining +2 AC this round, and 2 points for 'Overpowering Mind' increasing the save DC by +1)

OOC:

From his last attack, Zandalus's use of Dark Half would have also caused 1 bleed damage against Elias - Elias takes -1hp at the beginning of each of his turns until the condition is removed.

Grim also now has Bleed 1, as above.

Everyone may post Round 2 Actions!

Name	Init	Status
Zandalus	A	AC 16 (18 temp this round), 25/46, 8 temp hp
Axon	B	18/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp
Razhel	B	21/21hp
Elias	B	16/23hp, Bleed 1
Grim	B	15/22hp, Bleed 1

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[ +- ] Status Tracker

Rolls

Secret Roll

Nov 12, 2023 1:33 am

Reloading as she moves, Razhel fires another bolt at Zandalus.

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack (studied target) - (1d20+7)

(8) + 7 = 15

Nov 12, 2023 3:48 am

"Burn, you sodder!" Axon grumbled as he entered the room, gave his friends a wide berth, and let loose more flame!

የሚቃጠሉ እጆች

OOC:

Moving to G9.

[ +- ] MOAR Burning Hands!

DC 16 Reflex save or half damage. Flammable materials burn if the flames touch them. A character can extinguish burning items as a full-round action.
If Zan fails his save, he's also silenced for 1 round (Void-Touched feature).

Last edited November 13, 2023 6:54 am

Rolls

Burning Hands fire damage - (3d4)

(313) = 7

Nov 12, 2023 4:10 am

OOC:

Axon should not have taken 2 damage. That was a clerical error - my apologies.

@RageRed where did Razhel move to?

Nov 12, 2023 4:27 am

OOC:

OOoops! My apologies. I calculated it all out for the move and forgot to add it to the post (G8)

Nov 12, 2023 4:31 am

C1NDER says:

OOC:

Axon should not have taken 2 damage. That was a clerical error - my apologies.

OOC:

*powers down Paranoia*
Post edited to suit.

Last edited November 12, 2023 4:32 am

Nov 12, 2023 1:44 pm

OOC:

Will save 19, Critical Hit: 14 pts. damage.

Grim shakes off Zandalus' latest attempt to gain advantage and skewers him through the chest with Red Destiny. "You do lot of talking for something hiding inside someone else..."

Last edited November 12, 2023 1:52 pm

Rolls

WIL save - (1d20+7)

(12) + 7 = 19

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(20) + 6 = 26

Damage (Critical - double damage) - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Nov 13, 2023 1:15 pm

Elias looks at his wound, trying to stop the bleeding with one hand as he raises the sword with the other "Oh you bet I'll drag whatever its inside you out" he retorts to Zandalus mockery

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (1) + 4 = 5

1d8+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Nov 14, 2023 5:11 am

Axon shifts his position in the room, knowing full well the damage he might do with his magical fire. The flames catch Zandalus yet again, surrounding the man though he shrugs off the worst of them (Z: Reflex Save Successful, -3hp) as Razhel's crossbow bolt flies overhead.

Grim and Elias step forward again, with the hopes of bearing down and taking Zandalus out for good. Though the floating man yanks to the side, avoiding Elias's blow, it forces him almost directly into the path of Grim's Red Destiny as that weapon sinks deep into Zandalus's side (Z: -14hp)

OOC:

Grim took only 4 hp due the Will save! He was at 21/22 before Zandalus acted, took 4, then takes 1 bleed damage on his round, so should be at 16/22 now.

Elias takes 1 bleed damage and is at 15/23hp.

Zandalus is now at 16/46.

It's only been 2 days since @LightOfMidnight posted, so I'll give her more time before I act for Iosef.

[ +- ] Condition: Bleeding

Rolls

Zandalus Reflex vs DC - (1d20+5)

(14) + 5 = 19

Nov 14, 2023 7:15 am

OOC:

Sorry, been a fun week, housemate in and out of A+E and I just missed the new round.

Iosef fires one last shot with his crossbow before reaching into his robes to draw the healing wand they had acquired.
She

OOC:

Standard for shot, love for retrieving wand. Wil start on healing next round.

Last edited November 14, 2023 7:33 am

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2-4, d8+2)

1d20+2-4 : (11) - 2 = 9

d8+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Nov 14, 2023 7:20 am

OOC:

lol I think you meant 'standard for shot' but either may be acceptable in this case ;D I'll get a post up ASAP

Nov 14, 2023 7:34 am

OOC:

I blame the fact I'm on a phone on a bus at too early in the morning for that :p

Nov 14, 2023 11:01 am

As Iosef's bolt flies past Zandalus, the robed man yanks backwards again, gesturing once more at the focus of his current ire, the hat-bearing man known as Grim. "Who are you to defy my will!?" the voice echoes in the small room. He pulls another vial of liquid from his pouch, keeping it in hand, then raises his other hand, palm toward the ceiling, slowly upward. A strange and putrid yellow mist raises from the area around him, enveloping those nearby. His laughter fills the air as everything becomes difficult to see. Strange shadows dance within the mist, just outside your vision, threatening to pounce, rip, and tear at your flesh.

OOC:

Haunting Mists: Everyone in the yellow-highlighted area is in the fog. Everyone - please make a Will (Fear) Save vs DC 16. If you fail, you take 1d2 WIS damage and are shaken for as long as you are in the mist.

Similar to last combat - someone 5ft (one square of mist) away has concealment (20% chance to miss any attack), someone farther than that has total concealment (50% chance to miss and cannot by seen). This is determined by tracing a line from any corner of your square to all corners of the target's square to see how much mist is the line has to go through.

Swift Action: Maintain Dark Half
Free Action: 5ft step
Move Action: Retrieve Potion
Standard Action: Cast Spell - Haunting Mists

[ +- ] Condition: Shaken

Name	Init	Status
Zandalus	A	AC 16, 16/46
Axon	B	18/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp
Razhel	B	21/21hp
Elias	B	15/23hp, Bleed 1
Grim	B	16/22hp, Bleed 1
Haunting Mist	C	Yellow Overlay, 40 turns

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Rolls

Zandalus Reflex vs DC 15 - (1d20+5)

(17) + 5 = 22

Elias Attack of Opportunity vs Zandalus - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

Mind Thrust Damage - (3d6)

(432) = 9

Elias Attack of Opportunity - Partial Concealment Chance to Miss - (1d100)

Nov 14, 2023 12:06 pm

Elias looks around the shapes in the mist, trying to figure out if they are real or not. Even with all the nightmares they've been through, he manages to take a deep breath and keep it together.

OOC:

I'll see who needs same holy slapping and my lay hands removes shaken, and then maybe do that heal check for bleeding if I'm down too much HP

Last edited November 14, 2023 12:08 pm

Rolls

Will - (1d20+10)

(19) + 10 = 29

Nov 14, 2023 10:01 pm

OOC:

Assuming running into mist requires the save as well?

As the mists form Iosef runs forwards towards where he last saw Grimm, stumbling as the mist surrounds him. Thinking he's found him he reaches out with the wand shakily.

Last edited November 14, 2023 10:01 pm

Rolls

Will - (1d20+6)

(1) + 6 = 7

Clw - (d8+1, d100)

d8+1 : (1) + 1 = 2

d100 : (35) = 35

Nov 14, 2023 10:25 pm

OOC:

The mist hits all of you (20ft from J7 - one save only, pass or not nobody will have to save per round or anything after this. If you were outside the mist and then enter it, I would probably have you roll on a subsequent round still, but in this case that would only apply to Zandalus.

Nov 14, 2023 10:48 pm

OOC:

What a load of crap. Moving to D5 to keep Zandalus from scurrying into the corners.

Grim pursues Zandalus as the bastard tries to run away and sprays his yellow stink all over them again. He thrusts his blade and finds absolutely nothing.

Last edited November 14, 2023 10:55 pm

Rolls

WIS Fear save - (1d20+13)

(20) + 13 = 33

Concealment - (1d100)

(92) = 92

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(1) + 6 = 7

Nov 15, 2023 10:16 am

OOC:

Razhel is starting at G8 and moving to G4. Critical Hit: Double Damage.

Razhel moves north, as the mist envelops them again. She feels her way between her companions, reloading as she goes. Near the northern wall she emerges from the mist, turns, and fires at Zandalus once more.

Last edited November 15, 2023 10:25 am

Rolls

WIS Fear save - (1d20+8)

(10) + 8 = 18

Concealment - (1d100)

(58) = 58

Lt. crossbow attack (studied target) - (1d20+7)

(20) + 7 = 27

Damage - (1d8+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Nov 15, 2023 9:39 pm

Axon did his best to resist the mind fog while still keeping up the fight against Zandalus! A rift in midair appeared, and the cold of space rained onto where the madman hopefully was!

ሜትሮይትስ

[ +- ] Black Motes!

OOC:

DC 15 Reflex save negates cold damage.
Silenced for 1 minute if save is failed.

Last edited November 15, 2023 9:41 pm

Rolls

Will save - (1d20+7)

(17) + 7 = 24

Concealment - (1d100)

(85) = 85

Black Motes cold damage - (1d4+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Nov 16, 2023 10:16 am

OOC:

Moving to E7 to flank that lunatic

Elias ignores the demonic shapes in the mist and runs strait to Zandalus, knowing that he is the source of all the nightmare.

Rolls

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (19) + 4 = 23

1d8+1 : (7) + 1 = 8

Confirm that - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (3) + 4 = 7

1d8+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

Nov 17, 2023 7:41 am

The mist overwhelms Iosef as he's encircled by it, though everyone else seems to shrug off the more otherworldly aspects of it (Iosef: Shaken).

Axon does his best to recall where Zandalus had been just before the fog set upon them, bringing icy meteorites to bear though the puppet-like man deftly avoids all of them (Zandalus: Reflex Save Success, no damage).

Iosef similarly uses his memory to fumble through the mist, finding Grim and healing him (Grim: +2hp)

Razhel steps to the very edge of the mist at the north wall and peers out, firing at Zandalus - her bolt tears through the air, sticking into his chest with a dull thunk (Z: -4hp) as Grim and Elias take up flanking positions around the man and strike! Zandalus, overwhelmed by the attacks suddenly blanketing him, tugs to the side, out of the way of Red Destiny (miss), but right into the path of Elias's sword, which slices deep into his body (Z: -8hp)

Zandalus laughs hysterically, jolting in mid-air toward and into the edge of the mist. He reaches a hand toward Elias and the laughter attempts to permeate his mind, tearing its claws into the soft tissue inside his skull (Elias: -9hp, Will Save vs DC 15 for half (-4 instead)). He then drinks down the contents of his potion, grinning as he fades away into nothing.

OOC:

Elias takes another bleed damage, Grim no longer has bleed due to magical healing.

@CESN I moved Elias to F7 instead, as that's where he would have gotten a flanking bonus w/ Grim. Please let me know if you prefer him at E7 and I'll fix.

Also, Elias would have had two prompts for Attacks of Opportunity - due to Zandalus's health being rather low, I went ahead and rolled just to keep it going. He would still be alive regardless. I hid the results, let me know if you took the attack and I'll reveal the result.

Zandalus is now invisible. You could make a reasonable guess that he's still in the same square he disappeared into. Axon and Iosef would have zero clue of that location due to the fog, but Grim, Razhel, and Elias would. If you attack the square (E6), roll 1d100 - under 51 is a miss due to concealment.

Actions from all please!

Swift Action: Maintain Dark Half
Free Action: 5ft step

Standard Action: Cast Spell - Mind Thrust I
Move Action: Drink Potion

[ +- ] Condition: Shaken

Name	Init	Status
Zandalus	A	AC 16, 4/46hp
Axon	B	18/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, Shaken while in mist
Razhel	B	21/21hp
Elias	B	6/23hp, Bleed 1
Grim	B	18/22hp
Haunting Mist	C	Yellow Overlay, 40 turns

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Nov 17, 2023 7:49 am

Razhel moves toward where she saw Zandalus and makes a sweeping punch, but misses the enemy.

Last edited November 17, 2023 7:50 am

Rolls

Invisibility - (1d100)

(11) = 11

Nov 17, 2023 9:17 am

OOC:

Yeah sorry F not E. I'll take the opportunity to attack yes, definitely want him dead soon with my HP going down that quickly :D

OOC:

That should give me +5 HP from the save (or less -5 xD). I'll attack the air and hope the shaken cleric can patche me up/

Elias focus on the possessed corpse, ignoring his dissonant laughter and tries to bring the cursed thing down before he manages to disappear and escape.

Last edited November 17, 2023 9:20 am

Rolls

Will - (1d20+10)

(11) + 10 = 21

educated guessed stab - (1d100)

(75) = 75

Longsword - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d8+1)

1d20+4 : (4) + 4 = 8

1d8+1 : (8) + 1 = 9

Nov 17, 2023 9:45 am

OOC:

Just in case...

Grim immediately thrusts forward with the point of his blade, as Zandalus vanishes from quaffing yet another potion.

Last edited November 17, 2023 9:50 am

Rolls

Concealment - (1d100)

(77) = 77

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(18) + 6 = 24

Damage - (1d6+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Nov 17, 2023 11:59 pm

Axon couldn't see the madman anymore but his armed friends had much better chances of nailing Zandalus. He couldn't risk blasting the room with fire, so Axon stayed his burning hands.

Nov 18, 2023 10:03 am

OOC:

Hey now I'm a shaman not a cleric :p

Trying to suppress the fear Iosef stumbles out the most next to Elias before touching him with the wand.

OOC:

Edit: Can we get a refund on this wand?

Last edited November 18, 2023 10:04 am

Rolls

Clw - (D8+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Nov 21, 2023 6:05 am

Axon fumbles in the mist, wary of hurting his companions, but Razhel, recalling approximately where Zandalus disappeared steps close and punches into the space he had just occupied, missing.

Elias shrugs off the worst of the enemy's last attack and similarly slashes into the area he just saw the man, but also fails to make contact.

Grim closes in on the same location, intent on taking Zandalus out before he has a chance to escape into the room and recover from their onslaught against him. The keen blade held firmly in his hand slashes wide through the area and stops mid-air as it sinks into invisible flesh. Zandalus makes a sound, as if all the air in his lungs is being driven from him, and his body becomes visible again.

The body falls to the ground, sickly yellow, thick mist spews from the wounds (Zandalus: -6hp, DEAD). A dreadful laugh fills the air, quiet at first, but growing louder by the moment.

OOC:

We are still in initiative, but you have a moment - if there's any healing or buffs you want to use, now's the time!

As Iosef goes before Elias in the initiative order, the healing removes his Bleed effect before it hits this round. Elias is back up to 13/23hp between that and the successful Will save.

You are all up, please post actions for the next round.

[ +- ] Condition: Shaken

Name	Init	Status
Zandalus	A	DEAD
Axon	B	18/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, Shaken while in mist
Razhel	B	21/21hp
Elias	B	13/23hp
Grim	B	18/22hp
Haunting Mist	C	Yellow Overlay, 38 turns
Obscuring Mist	C	Yellow Overlay 2, 40 turns

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Rolls

Countdown - (1d4)

(4) = 4

Nov 21, 2023 9:30 am

OOC:

Sounds like the real boss is coming so I'm going lay hands on myself

Elias looks at the dead Zandalus. "That's it? He was the source of the mist right?" he asks just before thick mist spews out of the corpse as if answering his question. The growing laughter lets them no that, no, that is not it. Elias steps back, calling on Pharasma to give him the strength to fight whatever nightmare is coming for them now.

Rolls

lay on hands - (2d6)

(65) = 11

Nov 21, 2023 7:11 pm

Razhel reaches down, grabs Zandalus' body and throws it over her shoulder. She moves as quickly as possible retracing their entrance. "Help me get this corpse as far away from the lingering mist in this area. I have an idea, but I don't know if we have time to do it."

OOC:

Full move: Ending somewhere near Q6 at the end of the first round.

Nov 21, 2023 7:17 pm

OOC:

@C1NDER, Is that an actual door north of Q6?

Nov 21, 2023 7:39 pm

OOC:

Yes and No - it's a doorway, but beyond is nothing but rubble. You cannot enter it.

Rolls

Random - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Ability Score Damage - (1d4)

(1) = 1

Nov 21, 2023 7:44 pm

OOC:

@C1NDER, That's not what the image shows, but okay.

Nov 21, 2023 9:23 pm

Grim rushes along with Razhel to watch her back as they move through the mist and back toward the previous area. "What's our plan Razhel, besides getting clear of the mist as much as possible?"

Nov 21, 2023 9:43 pm

"Grab mattresses." Says Razhel as she continues to move. "Mist-spewers are physical gates to somewhere else. The mist burns away with fire. I remember a small confined alcove just ahead on the right. Stuff corpse in, mattresses too, light them up when Zandalus' voice comes through his corpse's physical gate."

Nov 22, 2023 2:58 am

"Fire. I can do fire," Axon grunted as he backed out of the mist. As he went, he grabbed bedding fit for burning.

Last edited November 22, 2023 2:58 am

Nov 22, 2023 7:30 am

Iosef goes to touch the wa d to Elias again before his wounds start to knit together by himself, so instead the half-elf swaps his focus to Grim trying to not get in the way of what he is doing as he heals him,

Rolls

Clw - (D8+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

Nov 22, 2023 7:28 pm

OOC:

I see what you mean about the doorway. It's not detailed in the AP, but the original map has it printed that way as well - it looks like it would be a door with a space on the other side for 2 occupants (2 squares). This is fine on my end, if you want to use that space for something.

As Razhel picks up the body of the fallen Zandalus and hurries down the hall, most of the others follow. The laughing continues to echo throughout the mist. As you move away from where Zandalus fell, it becomes clear the sound is not coming from the corpse itself, but instead effuses from the air itself, filling the room. "Freed from my shackles, the dreamer will hold me back no longer!" the voice echoes from the walls of the room.

Shadows dance within the mist taking on bizarre, twisted forms. The forms materialize into familiar aspects, and you feel as if looking at cruel reflections of yourselves. A shadow with a wide-brimmed hat pushes another figure into a lake. The monstrous form of a hooded man looks on as another, larger, wields a wicked sword, cutting down a pleading figure. Another, thin figure with elven ears leans over a table with a human figure strapped to it, injecting something. Another figure, lithe in frame and with dragon-like eyes, confronts a man, grabbing his wrist and snapping it like a twig. Are these visions of what you fear to have been, or of what you truly were before the asylum? Your minds wrestle this amidst the growing tension in the air, the hairs on your arms standing on end.

OOC:

Everyone please make a Will (Fear) save vs DC 16 - on a fail, you take 1 point of INT, WIS, and CHA damage.

Looks like everyone is back up to full health!

Otherwise, what are your actions for this next round?

[ +- ] Condition: Shaken

Name	Init	Status
Zandalus	A	DEAD
Axon	B	18/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, Shaken while in mist
Razhel	B	21/21hp
Elias	B	23/23hp
Grim	B	22/22hp
Haunting Mist	C	Yellow Overlay, 37 turns
Obscuring Mist	C	Yellow Overlay 2, 39 turns

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Nov 22, 2023 8:18 pm

As Elias turns to follow Razhel, whose plan sounds very sensible... he is stopped by the moving shapes in the mist. is that... It can't be... Him and Axon? Whose the pleading figure? Probably some evil aberration... but the sword...he almost feels it in his hand, an uncomfortable wickedness oosing from it.

He pull himself together after the brief shock. "Guys... this doesn't look good...". As he warns the others, he holds his sword ready for whatever might be hiding in the mist.

Last edited November 22, 2023 8:20 pm

Rolls

Will - (1d20+10)

(7) + 10 = 17

Nov 22, 2023 10:20 pm

Razhel stuffs Zandalus in the space behind the door and urges Grim to stuff the mattress he's grabbed in as well, placing it between the corpse and the door. She hopes to cut down on the amount of mist in the area. "Axon. Burn off the mist with your fire." She suggests. "Where's our bag of loot? Let's riffle through it and locate anything that will produce flames or has the potential to harm demons."

Rolls

WIS Fear save - (1d20+8)

(9) + 8 = 17

Nov 22, 2023 11:34 pm

OOC:

Rolling against Fear... again...

Grim crams the mattress in and traps Zandalus' body standing upright against the collapse. He helps Razhel close the door and shakes his head. "Mind games. Always with the mind games. Can't face us without your tricks and sneaky underhanded ways?"

Last edited November 22, 2023 11:40 pm

Rolls

Fear save - (1d20+13)

(3) + 13 = 16

Nov 23, 2023 5:39 am

"You're Axon! That horror isn't you!" Axon grunted as he focused his flaming rage on the shadowdancers.

የሚቃጠሉ እጆች

[ +- ] BURNING HANDS!

Last edited November 23, 2023 5:49 am

Rolls

Will save - (1d20+7)

(11) + 7 = 18

Fire damage - (3d4)

(341) = 8

Nov 23, 2023 9:31 am

OOC:

@LightOfMidnight Iosef is left to act!

@annex may you give me a general direction you are aiming the 15ft cone? Or even better, give me the specific boxes it's affecting, if you can.

Rolls

Random - (1d4)

(1) = 1

non-lethal damage - (4d6)

(3353) = 14

Nov 23, 2023 10:50 am

Iosef stumbles as he tries to help the others searching through the bag and finding some vials of alchemists fire he holds out to Razhel.

Rolls

Will - (1d20+6-2)

(20) + 4 = 24

Nov 23, 2023 3:58 pm

OOC:

Fire! Straight to the left!

Nov 23, 2023 9:55 pm

Grim glances back to Iosef and sees him holding the flasks. "Are there any more vials of goo we can swipe on ours blades like the stuff Elias used on that one-handed ghast? It seemed to have a better effect than even my blade."

Nov 24, 2023 7:44 pm

With Zandalus's corpse now closed up within the small room in the hallway, the mist coming from his body seems to be stifled and no longer filling the room as it was.

Axon burns through a section of the mist to the west using his magic while Iosef quickly starts checking through their things, divvying out bottles of alchemist fire to those who want one.

OOC:

There are 6 flasks of alchemist's fire - Iosef spends their round retrieving and handing these out as needed

"I will take pleasure in killing you as second time," the voice echoes with a deep laugh that reverberates through the mist. The shadows continue to dance and jeer at you. They spin and circle each of you, bearing their weight upon you and threatening to pull you into their realm of nightmares.

OOC:

Everyone please roll Will (Fear) DC 16 saves. On a fail, you take 14 points of non-lethal damage.

The mist is dispersed permanently in the red overlay area.

Next round actions please!

[ +- ] Condition: Shaken

[ +- ] Rules: Non-Lethal Damage

Name	Init	Status
Zandalus	A	DEAD
Axon	B	18/18hp, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, Shaken while in mist
Razhel	B	21/21hp
Elias	B	23/23hp
Grim	B	22/22hp
Haunting Mist	C	Yellow Overlay, 37 turns
Obscuring Mist	C	Yellow Overlay 2, 39 turns

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Nov 24, 2023 9:06 pm

OOC:

didn't we just make a Fear save against this guy's creepy voice and shadow puppets? How many times are we gonna have to make Fear saves against this guy? Don't we get some kind of immunity built up after---oh I don't know---at least a dozen fear saves in the last hour?

Nov 24, 2023 9:07 pm

OOC:

BTW, most of us are at the area of Q6 and no longer in the circle of mist.

Nov 24, 2023 9:53 pm

OOC:

I read this path ages ago, and I think there’s some recommendations for this guy to spam a lot of wis saves. They are all different abilities/effects as far as I can remember, but it’s like making up for a balance issue of something

With most of the most burned away, Elias is starting to get used to the constant taunting of this unseen aberration. "Not if I kill you first! he shouts to the walls, unsure where the voice is coming from. "Or are you too afraid to even show yourself?"

Last edited November 24, 2023 9:55 pm

Rolls

Will - (1d20+10)

(19) + 10 = 29

Nov 24, 2023 11:18 pm

OOC:

Quite right about some of you not being in the mist. If based on your last round post you would not be in the mist, you can be omitted from the effect.

A couple notes, idk if these effects would even necessarily be fear effects or just normal will saves, but I called for fear saves because most of you have higher bonuses for that and it felt thematically appropriate.

There are many single effects/abilities that indicate a successful save makes you immune (usually for 24 hours), but I am handling these as separate abilities/attacks essentially to make the entrance of the bad guy more dramatic and increase tension. Otherwise there is no blanket immunity to fear in this game (part of the fear system that has been lingering mostly in the background).

I'm feeling that perhaps it feels "too much" but the enemy in this case is a dreamstalking fear demon - his main weapon is to attack your minds. If I can't call upon you to make Will saves, then he would be quite neutered. These are his actions for the round, as opposed to hitting you with a sword or something.

Though I know it has been lacking much of this time, the premise and promise of this game, from the beginning, is that Will saves and fear effects would matter.

Please be understanding that for this encounter, much of this enemy's attacks are of this type. This is where you get some real payoff for building your PC's to have strong minds.

Nov 24, 2023 11:45 pm

OOC:

Grim is looking for the silver sheen and the silver daggers.

"Shut up you lame imbecile! No one is afraid of your childish boogey-man shit!"

Last edited November 24, 2023 11:48 pm

Rolls

Fear save - (1d20+13)

(10) + 13 = 23

Nov 25, 2023 12:06 am

OOC:

Grim has no issues retrieving those items.

There are 2 mw silver daggers and 2 vials for silversheen.

Nov 25, 2023 12:13 am

GRim applies silversheen to Red Destiny and hands the other vial over to Elias. "Silver harms some demons and devils." He says and hands both Axon and Razhel the silver daggers.

Nov 25, 2023 12:28 am

Razhel accepts the flask of alchemist fire and the silvered dagger, as they prepare for the eventuality that their enemy would soon show itself.

Last edited November 25, 2023 12:31 am

Rolls

WIS Fear save - (1d20+8)

(17) + 8 = 25

Nov 25, 2023 2:21 am

OOC:

@annex,@LightOfMidnight Axon and Iosef still up, then I'll move this forward!

Rolls

Tatterman Initiative - (1d20+25)

(2) + 25 = 27

Nov 25, 2023 5:33 am

"So does fire, Grim!" Axon said, heart still racing. "I'll hold off until I have a target, not just a numinous dread."

Rolls

Will save - (1d20+7)

(7) + 7 = 14

Nov 28, 2023 8:52 am

OOC:

Giving @LightOfMidnight about another day, then I'll be posting an update.

Nov 28, 2023 10:52 am

OOC:

Apologies, missed the update somehow!

With the constant attacks on their minds Iosef starts to chant a spell to better steel himself against them.

OOC:

Casting remove fear which will suspend shaken, and give me a boost. Was debating popping on someone else but you all seem fine with your will saves. .

Rolls

Will - (1d20+6-2)

(18) + 4 = 22

Nov 29, 2023 7:55 am

Axon feels the weight of the shadows' bearing upon him in the mist (Axon: 14 NLD). With your plan somewhat set - fire & silver passed among some of them and Iosef now steeled against the fear emanating from the mist - you wait for several long heartbeats as the laughing fades and stillness fills the air.

The mist in the room suddenly whips into a flurry, spinning with increased velocity as it is sucked towards a central point in the room. As it does so, the solitary form of a familiar figure takes shape: the foe from your nightmares when you awoke in the asylum, the Tatterman.

The creature stands before you, the mist now gone.

"My, how good it feels to smell this world again," it says, it's blinded face turning up and taking in a long drag of the night air. "All the dreamers here, really here, to take for my own." It levels its face and looks to those of you in in its field of vision. "Starting with you."

It levels a finger at Razhel. "You. You are marked, but not the King in Yellow. You will step and take no part in the slaughter I bring upon these fools who matter none to you."

Razhel feels the creature's words dig into her ear. This thing, this dream stalker, seems to speak sense...

OOC:

The Tatterman acts twice each round. This first action, it casts Suggestion vs Razhel. It is a reasonable request, but not so reasonable she gets a negative to her check.

Razhel please make a Will Save DC 17. If you fail, you will need to follow the suggested course of action.

Otherwise, Axon, Iosef, and Razhel are up!

Note: the mist is now gone.

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	?
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	21/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	22/22hp

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Rolls

Tatterman Reflex Save vs Burning Hands - (1d20+9)

(13) + 9 = 22

Tatterman Attack w/ War Razer vs Elias - (1d20+9, 1d4+4)

1d20+9 : (9) + 9 = 18

1d4+4 : (1) + 4 = 5

Nov 29, 2023 9:02 am

Razhel sighs and steps aside.

Last edited November 29, 2023 9:02 am

Rolls

WIL save - (1d20+2)

(8) + 2 = 10

Nov 29, 2023 8:37 pm

OOC:

Wouldn't any of the PCs have mitigating circumstances to get bonuses to a Suggestion from a creature who has invaded their dreams and already tried to kill them at least once? Not that it would matter with a roll of 10 I guess, but Razhel knows the Tatterman has tried to kill her and only moments ago promised to finish the job.

Nov 30, 2023 1:24 am

The rag man assaulted Axon's mind but he resisted as best he could.

"Fight it, Raz! That thing's a nightmare... and it's time for us to wake up!"

የሚቃጠሉ እጆች

[ +- ] Burning Hands!!!

OOC:

Hero Point reroll for that fear attack!
Reflex save for 1/2 fire damage. Silenced for one round if he fails the save.

Rolls

Will save - (1d20+7)

(6) + 7 = 13

Fire damage - (3d4)

(143) = 8

Nov 30, 2023 9:59 pm

Iosef fumbles away the wand before lifting the crossbow and taking a shot.

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2, d8+2)

1d20+2 : (19) + 2 = 21

d8+2 : (4) + 2 = 6

Nov 30, 2023 9:59 pm

Iosef fumbles away the wand before lifting the crossbow and taking a shot.

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2, d8+2)

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

d8+2 : (6) + 2 = 8

Dec 1, 2023 12:56 am

OOC:

I tend to run spells as they are written, under the mantra they do what they say, they don't what they don't. That said, a bonus to the roll could maybe be argued, but not enough to hit DC 17 in this case. Now, I did a fair amount of research on this spell. Suggestion, as I see it, works much like a genie's wish - it's a specific request to do something and can include conditions, but the wording really matters. In this case Razhel will need to determine if she has met the conditions or if the conditions no longer apply in some way. I worded the suggestion carefully.

Dec 1, 2023 1:13 am

Axon's flames wreath around the Tatterman, singing the creature's otherworldly skin. It shrieks in pain, even as it shrugs off some of the injury (Tatterman Reflex Save: Success, -4hp).

Iosef lifts his crossbow up and fires! The bolt streaks through the air and sinks into the creature's chest. It hisses, reaches up, and plucks the shaft from its body, tossing it to the ground (Tatterman: DR 5/?, -1hp).

Razhel shifts away from the fight, unable to bring herself to act, struggling against the magic pervading her mind.

The Tatterman pulls a wicked-looking war razer from its sash and rounds on Elias, bearing down on him with it's weapon while cackling menacingly. "One man dead, just for fun!" The weapon scrapes down the paladin's armor, sending a chilling shriek of metal through the air, but failing to find flesh (Elias: 18 vs AC 19 - Miss!).

OOC:

@RageRed if Razhel can do anything that she can reason to herself either abides by the suggestion or makes it no longer apply, please justify it in the narrative and post as delayed action(s).

Otherwise, Grim and Elias are up! Reminder: Grim handed silver daggers to Razhel and Elias, and has applied silversheen to Red Destiny.

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	51/56hp
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	21/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	22/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Dec 1, 2023 12:45 pm

Elias scoffs as the Tatterman taunts him. "Girl! You're not taking part of any slaughter this thing will bring, the only fool being slaughtered here is this nightmare!" Noticing how easily the abomination dealt with Iosef's bolt, he thanks Pharasma for Grim's foresight and grabs the silver dagger.

Last edited December 1, 2023 12:47 pm

Rolls

Dagger - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d4+1)

1d20+4 : (14) + 4 = 18

1d4+1 : (1) + 1 = 2

Dec 2, 2023 1:01 am

Head down, shoulders slumped, her crossbow held pointing toward the floor, Razhel wanders west down the hallway. When she reaches the shallow opening in the north wall of the hall, she ducks inside.

'How dare it think she would want to take part in the slaughter of her companions? And..she did care what happens to them.' Her face grows red with anger. She swings out around the corner of the broken door frame and shoots.

OOC:

Moving to M5 and using it for cover, as she swings out and shoots at the Tatterman with her crossbow. Yes. I know the Tatterman has resistance, but Razhel can't reach him for melee in 1 round.

Last edited December 2, 2023 1:05 am

Rolls

Lt. crossbow attack (studied target) - (1d20+7)

(9) + 7 = 16

Dec 3, 2023 8:40 am

OOC:

@Equinox is up still, I'll give it a little more time. I know he's slammed with work this time of year.

Dec 3, 2023 8:48 am

OOC:

How far away is the Tatterman? Sorry. Brain fry. Checking in momentarily before I fall asleep.

Dec 3, 2023 11:03 am

OOC:

All good buddy. 45ft to close to melee currently for Grim. Since your position is only 'approximate' based on the narrative, you could be in position to charge, if you wanted to get an attack in (move up to twice your speed and attack, but get -2 AC until your next round).

Rolls

Tatterman Attack w/ War Razer vs Grim - (1d20+9, 1d4+4)

1d20+9 : (1) + 9 = 10

1d4+4 : (1) + 4 = 5

Dec 3, 2023 5:23 pm

OOC:

Will this also give Elias a flanking bonus this round? Using that hero point.

Grim charges the nightmarish Tatterman, flanking the evil fiend with Elias, and thrusts at their enemy with his silvered blade.

Last edited December 3, 2023 5:24 pm

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(1) + 6 = 7

reroll - (1d20+6)

(16) + 6 = 22

Damage - (1d6+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Dec 3, 2023 10:15 pm

Elias swings with his sword, but the enemy dances to the side, impossibly quick (miss).

The Tatterman sneers at the paladin even as Razhel shakes the stupor from her head. Determined now that she would not be taking part in the slaughter of her companions should she keep all of them from falling, and that she does care for their safety, the magic fizzles from her mind and she rushes forward, firing a crossbow bolt at the monster before ducking out of sight.

Grim charges the monster with his silvered sword and swings at the monster. At first, it looks as if the creature is going to dodge, but seeing the sheen of silver on the weapon it falters and Red Destiny cleaves into the Tatterman's arm(Tatterman: -9hp).

"Grahhh!" It shrieks, ochre smoke effervescing from its wound as if an acid on its skin. "How!? You will pay for that!" It wheels on Grim and swings its war razor at the man in the hat. The deep gash in its arm clearly pains it more than it ever expected as it suddenly loosens its grip and the weapon falls to the ground (Critical Miss, disarmed).

OOC:

No flank unfortunately, as the charge has to be in a straight line and (leaving from P6 would put Grim at H6). But it's a hit (and a really good one) regardless!

Axon, Iosef, and Razhel are up!

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, 42/56hp, DR 5/silver, disarmed
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	21/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	22/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Dec 3, 2023 10:17 pm

OOC:

For flavor

Dec 4, 2023 6:51 am

OOC:

Moving to H7

Still holding the crossbow in one hand, Razhel grabs the silver dagger, rushes out from cover, and closes to the disarmed monster. She stabs the silvered blade into its rotting yellowed flesh. "Enough! We've had just about enough of you!" She roars.

Last edited December 4, 2023 6:59 am

Rolls

Silver Dagger (studied target) - (1d20+7)

(5) + 7 = 12

Silver Dagger (studied target) Hero pt. - (1d20+7)

(16) + 7 = 23

Damage - (1d4+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Dec 4, 2023 9:35 pm

Razhel rushes the Dreamwalker and cuts into its flesh with her dagger, leaving another hissing wound behind (Tatterman: -5hp).

OOC:

@annex,@LightOfMidnight - Axon and Iosef are still up!

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, 37/56hp, DR 5/silver, disarmed
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	21/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	22/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Rolls

Cast Defensively (DC 17) - (1d20+8)

(18) + 8 = 26

Dec 5, 2023 1:56 am

The others were in too close for Axon to bring the fire but they had a better chance of striking down the ragman physically. Instead, Axon called down the cold.

ጥቁር ሜትሮይትስ

[ +- ] Black Motes

OOC:

DC 15 Reflex save or cold damage + silenced for 1 round.

Rolls

Cold damage - (1d4+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Dec 5, 2023 6:26 am

OOC:

Reflex save...

EDIT: Success, he remains verbally abusive, if not ineffective otherwise lol

Rolls

Tatterman Reflex vs DC 15 - (1d20+9)

(8) + 9 = 17

Dec 5, 2023 7:43 am

Iosef fires off one more shot before pausing to think as hit becomes clear the bolts aren't going to be too effective.

'I am going to regret this.' He mumbles to himself as he drops the cross bow and moves forward drawing his own normal dagger.

OOC:

Moving to above axon. Plan is to come in closer to both heal wher needed, and provide flank/aid

Last edited December 6, 2023 7:18 am

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2-4, d8+2)

1d20+2-4 : (2) - 2 = 0

d8+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

Dec 5, 2023 7:51 am

LightOfMidnight says:

Iosef fires off one more shit...

Lol!

Dec 6, 2023 7:19 am

OOC:

Sigh :p I keep doing this as I often am posting from my phone and I suck at proofreading.

Dec 6, 2023 8:16 am

Iosef's bolt flies beyond the enemy to no affect, but the brave shaman wades closer to the melee in spite of this, positioning himself near Axon.

The Tatterman raises his hands outward and speaks an incantation. "Nighty-night," he says with a laugh and disappears before your eyes.

OOC:

He casts a spell (Spellcraft DC 16, if trained, to identify the spell) defensively and passed the DC 17 CL check, so no attacks of opportunity.

Elias and Grim are up!

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, 37/56hp, DR 5/silver, disarmed
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	21/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	22/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Rolls

Location: - (F9)

() + 9 = 9

Dec 6, 2023 10:12 am

As the Tatterman raises his hands, Elias sees an opening at tries to finally put an end to this abomination.

OOC:

Didn't notice the disappear part. well, at least it explains why I failed xD

Just as he makes his move, the thing disappears, leaving him to stab empty air."Where? Where did that thing go?" he turns around trying to figure out where the Tatterman could be, maybe there's some clues in the way the mist moves or footprints somewhere...

Last edited December 6, 2023 10:15 am

Rolls

Silver Dagger - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d4+1)

1d20+4 : (3) + 4 = 7

1d4+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

Dec 8, 2023 12:26 am

OOC:

Spellcraft check

Rolls

Spellcraft - (1d20+7)

(18) + 7 = 25

Dec 8, 2023 12:58 am

Grim recognizes the spell.

OOC:

The spell it cast was "Vanish"

Dec 8, 2023 7:55 am

Grim swings at the seemingly empty space around himself. "Its still here." He says to the others. "Its only vanished from sight."

Last edited December 8, 2023 8:01 am

Rolls

Attacking invisible foe - (1d100)

(82) = 82

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(14) + 6 = 20

Damage - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Dec 9, 2023 6:42 am

A horrendous cackling fills the air, much like nails on slate. The shape of the Tatterman rematerializes to the south-west as it chants and sends a spell hurtling toward you. The energy fills the air, centered near Razhel, Grim, and Elias - they instantly feel the gentle caress of sleepiness wash over them as the dream stalker maneuvers out of sight behind the crumbling wall nearby.

OOC:

Standard Action: Cast Spell (Spellcraft DC 17 to identify the spell as its cast)
Move Action: F9 -> E8

He moved to F9 last round, but was invisible at the time. I put the location in a dice roll field above, for honesty's sake (since you can't edit those after the fact) - unhiding that now.

The spell is a 10ft burst originating from the upper left corner of Razhel's square (h7) - it catches Razhel, Grim, and Elias - all three please make DC 16 Will saves. On a fail, you fall asleep.

The crumbling walls in the middle of the room, we'll say, are about waist high, providing only partial cover.

Axon, Iosef, and Razhel are up!

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, 37/56hp, DR 5/silver, disarmed, invisible
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	21/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	22/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Dec 9, 2023 6:50 am

OOC:

Vanish is not teleportation. With the Tatterman surrounded on all four sides, someone would have felt him if he tried to move outside of our circle, right? Iosef had moved into a flanking position to cover navigating the hallway above Axon I thought.

Last edited December 9, 2023 6:55 am

Rolls

WIL save - (1d20+2)

(17) + 2 = 19

Dec 9, 2023 7:06 am

OOC:

It's just a simple move action - no teleportation required. He was invisible, he gets 15ft movement to sneak. He moved 10ft total (G7 -> G8 -> F9). No you would not 'sense' him moving out of the square in this case, unless you have some other innate senses (scent, for example). But I don't think any of you do? Please correct me if I'm wrong :) Iosef moved to 'above Axon' which I think I correctly interpreted to be J6.

Dec 9, 2023 7:15 am

OOC:

Razhel is holding her action until after Axon and Iosef have gone in the round.
Grapple: Critical Success.
Moving behind the Tatterman to F9

Razhel has a +13 to maintain the Grapple.

As soon as her companions have taken action against the Tatterman, who is attempting to hide behind some rubble, Razhel moves the distance to it and attacks. She drops her dagger and crossbow at the last moment, leaps upon the Tatterman, and grapples him; pushing him hard against the tower of rubble he is trying to hide behind. "Gotcha! Asshole!"

Last edited December 9, 2023 7:57 am

Rolls

Grapple (no AoO, Unarmed Combatant Bonus, studied target) - (1d20+8)

(20) + 8 = 28

Dec 9, 2023 7:50 am

OOC:

Moving to D8 would have Razhel move through at least one threatened square no matter how I look at it. She will provoke an attack of opportunity for the movement. Should Razhel prefer, she could move to either F8, F9, E7, or D7 and get the same overall effect without an attack of opportunity.

Rolls

Tatterman Reflex vs Icy Motes - (1d20+9)

(12) + 9 = 21

Single Claw vs Razhel's Face - (1d20+6, 1d8+1)

1d20+6 : (10) + 6 = 16

1d8+1 : (7) + 1 = 8

Dec 9, 2023 7:54 am

OOC:

Roll WIS save so I don't forget later.

Rolls

WIS save - (1d20+7)

(13) + 7 = 20

Dec 9, 2023 7:56 am

OOC:

Edited to F9

Dec 9, 2023 9:38 am

OOC:

All this fighting is so tiring 😴

https://media.tenor.com/su4hZ8TA5J4AAAAC/tired-sleep.gif

Last edited December 9, 2023 9:39 am

Rolls

Will - (1d20+10)

(1) + 10 = 11

Dec 9, 2023 10:08 am

OOC:

Yeah Iosef wasn't in flanking yet as he couldn't make it that turn.

As Elioas falls into a slumber IOsef runs over and begins to shake. My friend, now is not the time for slumber!

Dec 10, 2023 3:31 am

"Now you hold still, you bastard!"

ጥቁር ሜትሮይትስ

[ +- ] Black Motes!

OOC:

Reflex save negates cold damage. Also silenced for 1 round if his save fails.

Rolls

Cold damage - (1d4+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Dec 11, 2023 1:28 am

Grim and Razhel brush off the magical sleepiness, but Elias falls to the ground as the slumber takes hold.

Iosef quickly takes action to run up to the Elias, shaking him awake successfully. Elias comes to, prone on the ground, a moment later.

Axon sends more motes of icy meteorites down upon their foe, hoping to silence the Tatterman's magic (Reflex: Saved), but the motes fall around him and fail to make contact.

Razhel takes the opportunity to rush up and grapple the Tatterman, easily taking him into a clutch hold.

OOC:

Razhel and Tatterman now have the 'grappled' condition. Studied target only applies to weapon attack and damage rolls, so Razhel's maintain grapple will be a 'meager' +12 lol still very good. Tatterman's CMD is 22 while grappled.

The Tatterman, now grappled with Razhel, shrieks, "How dare you lay hands upon I that has walked the dreams of emperors and slain thousands!?" He throws a hand up to rake its clawed hand against Razhel's face. Its nails dig into Razhel's face and leave a long series of gashes from forehead to chin, blood dripping from the open wounds (Razhel: -8hp).

OOC:

Due to the grappled condition, Razhel's AC drops from 18 to 16, which allowed the hit to land. However, the Tatterman's AC is also at a -2 right now!

Elias and Grim are up!

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, CMD 24, 37/56hp, DR 5/silver, disarmed, grappled
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	13/21hp, grappled
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp, Prone
Grim	D	22/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Dec 11, 2023 12:52 pm

"Uhhh what? where? What is... " Elias is confused for a moment as Iosef shakes him out of his slumber. Noticing the nightmare hasn't ended, he turns to stab it again, trying to take advantage of the distraction as the thing claws at Razhel

OOC:

well... at least when I roll more than 5 its a critical 😅

Last edited December 11, 2023 12:53 pm

Rolls

Silver Dagger - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d4+1)

1d20+4 : (5) + 4 = 9

1d4+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Dec 12, 2023 3:52 am

OOC:

Grim is up!

Dec 12, 2023 9:10 am

OOC:

Going to move to D7

Grim closes and attacks the Tatterman with Red Destiny.

Last edited December 12, 2023 9:11 am

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+6)

(12) + 6 = 18

Damage - (1d6+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Dec 13, 2023 9:30 am

Unable to move out of the way due to Razhel's firm grip on his body, Elias and Grim both swipes and the encumbered Tatterman. The enemy manages to bat Elias's sword away (miss) but Grim gets in a deep cut to the creature's abdomen, leaving another acrid trail of sizzling flesh (Tatterman: -9hp).

"RAAAAHRG!" The Tatterman screams in pain. He wrestles against Razhel's grip, trying to reverse it (fail). He finds her grip too strong, however, and roars in anger.

OOC:

Axon, Iosef, and Razhel are up!

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, CMD 24, 28/56hp, DR 5/silver, disarmed, grappled
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	13/21hp, grappled
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp, Prone
Grim	D	22/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Rolls

Tatterman Grapple Reversal vs CMD - (1d20+8)

(7) + 8 = 15

Dec 14, 2023 9:07 am

Razhel maintained her grapple of the Tatterman and pins him down.

OOC:

He now has the Pinned condition and loses his DEX bonus to AC.

Last edited December 14, 2023 9:08 am

Rolls

CMB vs CMD 22 - (1d20+12)

(18) + 12 = 30

Dec 14, 2023 9:55 am

OOC:

His AC = 16 while he has the 'pinned' condition.

Dec 16, 2023 7:40 am

OOC:

@annex,@LightOfMidnight Axon and Iosef are still up :)

Dec 16, 2023 11:12 am

Iosef moves around to flank with Elias, as he does he tries to feint and jab at the enemy with the dagger, hoping to distract and draw its attention from Grimm.

OOC:

Aid another, if successful +2 to Grimms attack. Edit: I forgot flanking! As its an attack roll it will apply so Grimm gets that +2

Last edited December 16, 2023 11:13 am

Rolls

Aid Another DC10 - (d20+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Dec 19, 2023 10:51 am

Axon draws his magic dagger and steps into the melee, thinking if they gang up on this creature they might stand a chance. He takes a queue from Iosef and attempts to aid his friends by trying to grab ahold of the creature and distracting it.

OOC:

Aid Another attack to give another +2 to Grim, if successful.

Rolls

Attack for Aid Another - (1d20+1)

(16) + 1 = 17

Dec 19, 2023 11:07 am

Razhel moves the Tatterman into a pinned position while he tries to gnash at her with his teeth. Elias and Axon move in to assist their allies.

OOC:

Grim will get +4 to his attack this round

The Tatterman struggles and tries to reverse the hold Razhel has put on him. "I will end you! I will tear your minds apart!" He wrests himself free of Razhel's grasp. "There now!" he snaps, pulling Razhel uncomfortably close.

OOC:

Elias and Grim are up!

The Tatterman is now the controlling grappler.

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, CMD 24, 28/56hp, DR 5/silver, disarmed, grappled
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	13/21hp, grappled
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp, Prone
Grim	D	22/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Rolls

Tatterman Grapple Reversal vs CMD - (1d20+8)

(19) + 8 = 27

Claws vs Razhel x2 - (1d20+3, 1d8+1, 1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (6) + 3 = 9

1d8+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

1d20+3 : (15) + 3 = 18

1d8+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Dec 19, 2023 5:51 pm

"Not if we tear you apart first" Elias mocks the Tatterman, having so far not being able to even touch him xD

Rolls

Silver Dagger - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d4+1)

1d20+4 : (4) + 4 = 8

1d4+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

Dec 19, 2023 9:43 pm

Grim continues to fight on against the Tatterman though unseen fate seems designed to thwart all their efforts to take down the fiend.

Last edited December 19, 2023 9:45 pm

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+10)

(4) + 10 = 14

Dec 21, 2023 7:25 am

With both Grim and Elias missing their strikes against the vile nightmare creature, and it finally turning the tables - it seems - if only for a moment, it laughs horrendously. The oozing wounds left by your silver blades start to suture themselves closed (Tatterman: +5hp, Regeneration 5 [Silver, ?]).

The creature lets Razhel go and rakes its claws toward her. "No more grabby grab, flesh thing," the words slither from its mouth. It's first claw finds only Razhel's armor, but the second digs into her flesh, drawing new wounds (Razhel: -4hp).

OOC:

As you've hit it with your silver weapons each round, except last, this is the first its regeneration has come into play. It's still at quite a disadvantage.

Axon, Iosef, and Razhel are up!

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, CMD 24, 33/56hp, DR 5/silver & ?, Regeneration 5 (Silver, ?)
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr)
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	9/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp, Prone
Grim	D	22/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Dec 21, 2023 7:56 am

OOC:

Flanking with Grim. So close to that crit.

As she is released, Razhel strategically crouches, picks up the silver dagger she dropped immediately before grappling the Tatterman, and strikes with an upper thrust.

Last edited December 21, 2023 7:56 am

Rolls

Silver Dagger (studied target) - (1d20+7)

(18) + 7 = 25

Damage - (1d4+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Dec 21, 2023 7:59 am

OOC:

Damn, yeah, so close!

Picking up the blade will prompt an attack of opportunity, are you ok with that Rage?

Dec 21, 2023 8:08 am

OOC:

Sure. Not that the Tatterman doesn't have enough advantages. High AC, Resistance to everything but silver, Regeneration, Two full attacks each round, etc...

Dec 22, 2023 9:45 am

As Razhel moves to pick up the silver dagger, the Tatterman lashes at her with a vile claw. The creature's nails tear a swath of flesh from her neck, leaving a ghastly wound (Razhel: -7hp).

In spite of the wound, she sweeps the dagger up and thrusts it at her enemy - the blade is buried into his gut and he shrieks in pain as the silver poisons his body and drains him of life (Tatterman: -4hp, Regeneration halted).

OOC:

@annex,@LightOfMidnight Iosef and Axon are up still!

Rolls

Tatterman AoO vs Razhel - (1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (15) + 3 = 18

1d8+1 : (6) + 1 = 7

Dec 23, 2023 9:04 am

OOC:

It is a boss fight :P

With Razhel taking a blow Iosef draws the wand back out and steps to her. Hoping the tatterman is too distracted by the others he quickly casts the spell to heal her wounds.

OOC:

Banking on him not having combat reflexes here here.

Rolls

clw - (d8+1)

(2) + 1 = 3

Dec 27, 2023 4:39 pm

OOC:

@annex I'll plan on posting an update here within the next 24 hours now that the holiday weekend is over for me. Post if you can, annex!

Rolls

Defensive Casting vs DC 17 - (1d20+12)

(13) + 12 = 25

Dec 28, 2023 2:49 am

Axon stabs at the enemy in the hopes of giving Grim an advantage on his attack.

OOC:

Melee attack vs DC 10, if successful, Grim gets +2 to his next attack

Rolls

Dagger Assist Grim vs Tatterman - (1d20+1)

(19) + 1 = 20

Dec 28, 2023 3:00 am

After the devestating exchange of blows between the Tatterman and Razhel, Iosef takes a quick step closer to the dragon-eyed woman and heals her (Razhel: +3hp).

Axon catches the ghoulish creature by surprise, turning its attention to himself. It lifts a clawed hand and points at the robed sorcerer. "Now, now, you do not show the proper fear, magician!" A gout of semi-transparent black energy swarms across Axon's head, enveloping it and trying to burrow into his mind. The tatterman cackles and takes a step closer to the wall in order to better protect his flank.

OOC:

Tatterman casts Cause Fear vs Axon - DC 16 Will save.

Elias and Grim are up!

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, CMD 24, 33/56hp, DR 5/silver & ?, Regeneration 5 (Silver, ?)
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr), Frightened 2 rounds
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	5/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	22/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Dec 28, 2023 3:01 am

Axon tries to shrug off the fear gnawing at his mind.

Rolls

Will Save vs DC 16 - (1d20+8)

(4) + 8 = 12

Dec 28, 2023 3:03 am

OOC:

Grim does get that +2 to his attack from Axon's assist, but Axon is now under the effects of Frightened. This will last 2 rounds, per the roll below.

[ +- ] Frightened

Rolls

Cause Fear Duration - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Tatterman 2 Claws vs Grim - (1d20+3, 1d8+1, 1d20+3, 1d8+1)

1d20+3 : (11) + 3 = 14

1d8+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

1d20+3 : (16) + 3 = 19

1d8+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

Dec 28, 2023 9:16 am

Grim stands his ground and thrusts his silvered blade into the monstrous Tatterman once more.

Last edited December 28, 2023 9:19 am

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+8)

(13) + 8 = 21

Damage - (1d6+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Dec 28, 2023 2:27 pm

OOC:

Razhel is not looking good is she? moving to E8 to block the path to her

Elias noticing Razhel badly wounded and trying to run from the Tatterman (and seeing how is silvered knife doesn't seen to want to find its way into the creature's flesh), he places one hand on her shoulder. "We can't give up now. Pharasma brought us here and we can't let her down now."

Rolls

lay on hands - (2d6)

(25) = 7

Dec 29, 2023 7:30 pm

Grim strikes the Tatterman with a steady and sure hand. The monster shrieks and whips around to face him (Tatterman: -7hp).

Elias steps between Razhel and the enemy, placing his hands upon her and willing healing energy into her body (Razhel: +7hp).

The enemy reaches toward Grim and attempts to claw him. One claw tears through the man's jacket, drawing blood (Grim: -3hp). He then takes a quick step back, between the crumbled wall and Grim.

OOC:

Axon, Iosef, and Razhel are up. Axon will need to run away due to Frightened

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, CMD 24, 26/56hp, DR 5/silver & ?, Regeneration 5 (Silver, ?)
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr), Frightened 2 rounds
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	5/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	19/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Dec 30, 2023 7:32 pm

OOC:

Moving to F7..and of course she misses.

Razhel quickly moves to cut off their evil opponents attempt to sleaze his way out of their grasp again and sets herself up in a flanking position with Grim. She slices at the Tatterman with the silver dagger. "Where do you think you're going coward?"

Last edited December 30, 2023 7:35 pm

Rolls

Silver Dagger (studied target) - (1d20+7)

(4) + 7 = 11

Jan 2, 2024 7:34 am

OOC:

Still need a post from @annex,@LightOfMidnight

Jan 2, 2024 11:21 pm

Iosef keeps up his efforts to heal Razhel.

Rolls

Heal - (d8+1)

(5) + 1 = 6

Jan 3, 2024 1:43 am

Iosef sends another pulse of healing energy into Razhel's body even as Axon turns to flee. On the other side of the wall, he avoids the potential attack from his enemy and races east, down the long hallway.

Razhel slashes with her silvered dagger, but the Tatterman is too swift and dodges the strike.

The Tatterman disengages from his foes and moves to the wicked-looking weapon he dropped earlier, picking it up.

OOC:

@RageRed,@Equinox,@CESN Grim and Elias are up! Grim and Razhel get Attacks of Opportunity as well due to the enemy moving from a threatened square. I'll edit his actions here if warranted, based on the outcome of your attacks of opportunity.

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, CMD 24, 26/56hp, DR 5/silver & ?, Regeneration 5 (Silver, ?)
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr), Frightened 2 rounds
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	11/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	19/22hp, Silversheen applied

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Jan 3, 2024 8:39 am

OOC:

AoO with Flanking, then move to F6 and attack again.

Grim takes advantage of the opportunity and stabs the Tatterman, as he attempts to slip away from them and grab his razor. He moves to cut the monster off and attacks again, but his thrust is short of its mark.

Last edited January 3, 2024 8:43 am

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 AoO (flanking) - (1d20+8)

(17) + 8 = 25

Damage (silvered) - (1d6+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Red Destiny +2 - (1d20+8)

(9) + 8 = 17

Jan 3, 2024 9:09 am

OOC:

Attack of Opportunity

Rolls

Silver Dagger (studied target/flanking) - (1d20+7)

(9) + 7 = 16

Jan 3, 2024 10:20 am

OOC:

Another great hit - nice roll Equinox. @CESN Elias, you're up!

Jan 3, 2024 2:37 pm

OOC:

After a great hit, its time for another fail :D

Seeing the abomination trying to escape again, Elias quickly tries to take advantage as Grim's pushes his sword into the thing's flesh.

Rolls

Silver Dagger - Atk/Dam - (1d20+4, 1d4+1)

1d20+4 : (15) + 4 = 19

1d4+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

Jan 3, 2024 3:26 pm

OOC:

I'm going to assume Elias's intent was to move to H8 and flank with Grim, which would land a hit! Post forthcoming.

Jan 3, 2024 11:38 pm

Grim and Razhel take advantage of the enemy's momentary lapse in defense to strike at him. Grim's silvered sword leaves a terrible gash in the creature's body, oozing yellowed pus as it screams in dismay (Tatterman: -8hp).

The Tatterman, having now picked up his weapon, turns just in time as Grim closes in for another attack. It dodges, but in so doing receives a nasty stab in the back by Elias who moves to flank the creature with Grim (Tatterman: -5hp).

The dreamwalker hisses and turn to Elias in surprise and fury, bringing his terrible war razor upon the armored paladin. The weapon strikes against his armor, doing no damage and opening Elias to a repose.

OOC:

Excellent work! @RageRed,@annex,@LightOfMidnight Axon, Iosef and Razhel are up again

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, CMD 24, 13/56hp, DR 5/silver & ?, Regeneration 5 (Silver, ?)
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr), Frightened 1 round
Iosef	B	23/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	11/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	19/22hp, Silversheen applied

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[ +- ] Fear Tracker

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Rolls

War Razor vs Elias - (1d20+9, 1d4+4)

1d20+9 : (7) + 9 = 16

1d4+4 : (3) + 4 = 7

Jan 4, 2024 8:52 am

Razhel continues her attacks with the silver dagger.

Last edited January 4, 2024 8:54 am

Rolls

Silver Dagger (studied target) - (1d20+7)

(12) + 7 = 19

Jan 4, 2024 9:03 am

OOC:

@annex,@LightOfMidnight Iosef and Axon are up (granted Axon must flee again this round - this will be the last round of that though)

Rolls

Razhel Dagger DMG vs Tatterman (flank and aid) - (1d4+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

Jan 5, 2024 2:23 am

Isosef moves back in and tries to once again distract the creature.

OOC:

Aid another, for Razhel.

Rolls

Dagger (PA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Jan 5, 2024 6:01 am

Iosef steps back into the fray and takes a stab at the creature, throwing it off kilter for when Razhel comes in with her own vicious stab with the silver dagger, held tight in her grip. The dagger strikes true, biting deep into the flank of the nightmare creature (Tatterman: -4hp).

Axon continues to flee, as if the creature were his worst fear.

The Tatterman rounds this time on Iosef, swiping with his razor. "Think to catch me off-guard, elf-meat?! You foolish creature - your darkest fears are MINE to consume. You will be but my play thing when all is done here." The razor tears a deep gash Iosef's chest, cutting straight through the fabric of his robes (Iosef: -7hp).

OOC:

Iosef was earlier in initiative and was able to move into a flanking position and made a successful Aid Another roll, giving Razhel a total bonus of an additional +4 to the attack, making her strike a hit!

Elias and Grim are up, both in flanking positions!

Name	Init	Status
The Tatterman	A	AC 20, CMD 24, 9/56hp, DR 5/silver & ?, Regeneration 5 (Silver, ?)
Axon	B	18/18hp, 14 NLD, Mage Armor (+4 AC, .5hr), Frightened 1 round
Iosef	B	16/23hp, +4 morale to Fear Saves
Razhel	B	11/21hp
The Tatterman	C	(Refer to A)
Elias	D	23/23hp
Grim	D	19/22hp, Silversheen applied

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[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Rolls

War Razor vs Iosef - (1d20+9, 1d4+4)

1d20+9 : (7) + 9 = 16

1d4+4 : (3) + 4 = 7

Jan 5, 2024 8:56 am

Grim stabs into the corrupted flesh of the Tatterman once more with the slivered blade of Red Destiny. "You are pathetic. Its our faces you will see when fear overtakes you, fiend."

Last edited January 5, 2024 9:03 am

Rolls

Red Destiny +2 (flanking) - (1d20+8)

(15) + 8 = 23

Damage - (1d6+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Jan 5, 2024 10:31 am

The magical blade strikes the Tatterman in the arm, severing it at the elbow. The creature howls in agony (Tatterman: -5hp).

OOC:

He's on the ropes now! 4hp left - @CESN will Elias make the killing blow?!

Jan 5, 2024 11:16 am

"Time to go back to the nightmare you came from!

OOC:

Off course not 😆 at leat manage to do a dramatic hit 🤣

Last edited January 5, 2024 11:16 am

Rolls

Silver Dagger - Atk/Dam - (1d20+2+4, 1d4+1)

1d20+2+4 : (18) + 6 = 24

1d4+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

Jan 5, 2024 11:42 am

OOC:

@CESN unless I'm missing something, that DID IT! The silver dagger bypasses his damage reduction, doing exactly 4 damage and killing The Tatterman! Care to narrate the killing blow?

Well done everyone!

Jan 5, 2024 1:51 pm

OOC:

🤣 true, for some reason I thought he had 5hp. Ok, time for dreams and pharasma!

As Elias moves to strike the aberration, he feels the cold of the silver blade in his bones, sinking it where a human heart would be.

As the Tatterman’s skin turns slickly yellow, the rotten scraps of clothes he wears come alive and spin around the nightmare as if trying to restrain the creature. Elias drops the knife as darkness spreads from the wound, scarabs crawling out of it.

The Tatterman turns to the paladin and tries to brutally claw him to death, letting a deafening screech out as his body turns into a jaundiced mist upon contact.

In a dream-like scene, the abomination twists into a whirlpool of fresh, tatters and mist, collapsing into the darkness released from the wound of his black heart.

Jan 5, 2024 10:53 pm

Razhel slumps to her knees, then into a pile of the floor, as the terrible thing is destroyed and yanked out of their reality. "Is it truly gone?"

Jan 6, 2024 10:45 pm

Grim lowers Red Destiny and assesses the situation. "Everyone still with us?" He asks and narrows his eyes to peer into the distance, where Axon has fled. "Let's lick our wounds and search the area, Zandalus' nest and his corpse. Then we can begin backtracking our way back through this house of crazies."

Last edited January 6, 2024 10:46 pm

Jan 6, 2024 11:55 pm

Axon feels the fear drain out of him just as swiftly as it overcame him. He stops in his tracks and looks back to the others as they finish the Tatterman off. He takes a couple slow steps towards them, finding his legs allowing him to do so, then hurries his pace, approaching. "Is it over? I-I don't know what came over me. Suddenly the only thing I could do was get away as quickly as possible."

OOC:

I worry our annex is no longer with us. He has not posted in any of the games I have with him for quite some time and hasn't responded in PM's on discord. I hope he returns, but I'll assume botting Axon for a bit.

Jan 7, 2024 12:10 am

After several long, quiet moments it seems clear that it is, indeed, over. The Tatterman has been destroyed - or at least diminished and returned to whence he came, and should no longer be a threat here, or on the material plane, again.

The curse driving the destruction of, and terror within, Briarstone Asylum is gone.

Zandalus himself, having been consumed by The Tatterman, is gone along with the creature itself. Laying near where Zandalus fell, and also in a pile of viscous, yellow sludge and tattered robes, you do however find the remains of their corporal belongings.

Treasure:
Oil of Magic Weapon
Potion of Bear's Endurance
Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds
Potion of Invisibility
+1 Light Mace
+1 War Razor
Ring of Protection +1

OOC:

Opting here to auto-identify the magic gear found. I will be going through the treasure list and identifying anything left unidentified there, too.

Everyone has now achieved Level 4 - please go ahead and level up your characters!

Jan 7, 2024 12:40 am

'It is over friend. Do not worry. I think we all felt fear from this thing. Hopefully with it gone our troubles will be eased. We should return to the others, and see what has become of the mist...and the cultists. They may be lost when they learn their leader is dead.'

Jan 7, 2024 1:07 am

Searching the room itself yields some other interesting finds.

The hundreds of sketches laying about and tacked to the walls are disturbing, but professionally done. If collected, they could probably fetch a high price.

Searching Zandalus's mattresses you find eight pouches, each containing 50 gold coins, and some other loose magical items.

Finally, of significant interest is the book itself, as previously described in notes and clues about the asylum: The Chain of Nights. The ancient tome has a deep, red leather cover with an embossed brain on the cover. Among the book’s numerous elaborate medical sketches of the brain, depictions of pressure points and chakras, meditative mantras, and methods of achieving lucid dreaming are spells and arcane rituals devoted to breaching the boundaries of dreams.

Treasure:
400gp
Wand of Command (38 charges)
Elixir of Truth
Scroll of Summon Monster III
The Chain of Nights (more details in a dedicated entry in our treasure thread)

Jan 8, 2024 8:40 am