Epic Thread Solar Contest #5

[Vox Clamantis]

Grass plains as far as the eye can see. The horizon of your sight is broken only by a bald guy with a bad attitude. Oh, and he's 9' tall. And he has wings.

Initiative!

[Kobold-Bard]

"HA! I'm 73 and mortal and even I've got hair. Suck it feathers"

Initiative:[roll0] - After You
So you don't think I'm cheating I'm Bound to:
1. Dantalion
2. Halphax
3. Orthos
4. Amun-her Khepeshef
5. Tkhaluuljin
These would be my standard Vestiges in-game, unless I needed a specific ability from one of the others.

[Vox Clamantis]

Solar Initiative: [roll0]

[Vox Clamantis]

The winged figure rises into the air and swoops close by. You clearly hear its voice as it chants an incantation, and a bolt of lightning crackles from its fingertips.

Chain Lightning (I don't care whether you know, and people complain about the fog of war for some reason...)

[roll0] damage

DC 23 Reflex for half

[Kobold-Bard]

(I have Spell Resistance 40 because of the Epic Spell Mantle thingy. Caster Level Check please.)
(In case it doesn't matter Reflex: [roll0])

[Vox Clamantis]

I sincerely doubt Djinn will let you keep that. "By the way, no spells work on me, ever!" :smalltongue:

Anyway, we'll assume it doesn't pass the SR. Your move.

~Gabriel

[Kobold-Bard]

(Probably not, I picked it before I knew about the type of game it would be. I just wanted an epic item. Well we'll say the spell made it turn to ash and was replaced by a giant pile of gold coins.)

"Oi, I liked that thing you miserable chrome-dome."

Stretching his fingers apart he raises his hands to his face, palms inwards (http://100megsfree4.com/abcsofdbz/gallery/solarflare.jpg). He then called out words unintelligible to even the Solar, and a wave of dismal energy sweeps over the its senses, pummeling them.

Using Mind Blast. Will DC 33 or stunned for 12 rounds.
If it doesn't work then I'll use my move action to activate Awe of Dantalion, meaning he can't take any action against me for 1 round and must make a Fort DC34 or be blinded for [roll0] rounds.

[Vox Clamantis]

Well, you're evil. That gives the Solar a +4 to his saves.

[roll0]
[roll1]

And we'll see how it goes.

[Vox Clamantis]

The Solar gives no sign that your attack had any effect, except that he flutters off a bit and casts a spell.

Not telling you what it was. :smalltongue:

[Kobold-Bard]

Awe of Dantalion has no save. Just the Blinding. He's stuck this round.

[Kobold-Bard]

Taking an unusual flight pattern Krall flies past the Solar attacking it with his Halberd as he keeps going.

Flyby Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] (and no it doesn't overcome DR, stupid non-Epic Weapon)

Aura of Madness means Will DC33 or he's confused for 4 rounds.

[Vox Clamantis]

He didn't take an action against you. He did take an action on his own behalf.

~Gabriel

[Kobold-Bard]

Well in that case ignore me and proceed with the massacre :smalltongue:

[Vox Clamantis]

Save vs Confusion: [roll0]

Additional +4 bonus is from the spell he cast on himself, if you must know.

[Vox Clamantis]

Lifting his hands, the Angel petitions the heavens for your immediate destruction.

The heavens take this under advisement.

Destruction.

Fort DC 24 or Die

[roll0] damage even if you pass it.

[Kobold-Bard]

(Fort: )

"Ow. Why are you attacking me? Is it all the decades of killing? Is that it? Because that was totally justified."

Since the Solar's already healed that last attack, doing it again is pointless. I guess I'll try Whirlwind Breath, 60ft Cone.
Damage (DC33 Reflex for half: [roll]21d6
Also Fort DC33 or knocked Prone and blown 1d4*10ft away from me.

[Vox Clamantis]

Let's see how the Solar stands up to it...

Reflex: [roll0]
Fort: [roll1]

BEHOLD! THE SNAKE EYES!

[Kobold-Bard]

(GRRR No editing rolls into posts.)

Damage: [roll0]
Distance: [roll1]*10ft

Edit: :smalleek: I don't think I've ever seen that before.

[Vox Clamantis]

The angel takes the hit and tumbles back through the air 30 ft, catching itself on its wings and straightening itself out.

Immediately it calls out a word of terrible power, calling for your sight to fail.

Power Word, Blind

If you currently have less than 200 HP, you are Blind for...[roll0] rounds.

[Kobold-Bard]

(Since I only have 200HP at full, yeah Blind. Thank Orcus for Blindsight. I hate Solars.)

I have nothing now, nothing for another 2 rounds when I can try Mind Blast again. I guess I'll give Overwhelming Thoughts a go.
Will DC34 to prevent me reading your thoughts, followed by a second Will DC34 to prevent being Dazed for [roll0] rounds.

[Vox Clamantis]

First Will Save [roll0]
Second if necessary [roll1]

[Vox Clamantis]

The Solar draws closer, you can hear by its wingbeats. Suddenly a raging inferno engulfs you...

Yeah, it's a Fire Storm.

[roll0], Reflex DC 25 for half

[Kobold-Bard]

(Reflex: [roll0]) - OW!

[Vox Clamantis]

Your move. I keep forgetting to tell people that. My bad.

[Kobold-Bard]

(Alright I've used every offensive action except one soooo)

Full Round Action to summon a Sphere of Annihilation.
No control check yet because I've used my actions up.

[Vox Clamantis]

Seeing the Sphere, the angel blanches. Unbeknownst to you (you're blind), the ruthless avenger points its finger at you and speaks a single word.

You are stunned for [roll0] rounds.

What happens when you lose control of a Sphere?

[Kobold-Bard]

Nothing happens it just floats there for the next 20 rounds waiting for me to utilise it.

Stunned this round. Enjoy.

Also I'll need to know the distance between me and you, for the sphere movement and all.

[Vox Clamantis]

So, you drop everything held (weapon and shield), take a -2 to AC and lose your Dex bonus to AC. That puts your AC at 36 unless I'm much mistaken.

Staying as far away from you as possible, the Angel retreats to the maximum range of its next spell...

Which is a Polar Ray, cast via Wish from a distance of 75 ft.

[roll0] cold damage

[Vox Clamantis]

Er, ranged touch attack: [roll0]

[Kobold-Bard]

Since it's a Touch+Flatfooted-2 it most definitely hits. FYI my shield floats though, so no droppage.

First a question for you as DM: Since I'm immune to my own Sphere's effects, and it is corporeal, does it count as an object?

[Vox Clamantis]

Since it's a Touch+Flatfooted-2 it most definitely hits. FYI my shield floats though, so no droppage.

First a question for you as DM: Since I'm immune to my own Sphere's effects, and it is corporeal, does it count as an object?

No. The Sphere is weightless, therefore it has no mass. The caster passes through his own Sphere unharmed, but you can't grab something that has no substance.

[Kobold-Bard]

Kewl.

Use Mind Blast again. Will DC33 or Stunned for 12 rounds.

Either way Sphere Control Check: [roll0]
Move Sphere 20ft towards Solar.

[Vox Clamantis]

Will Save vs Stun [roll0]

From that same distance, the angel points and calls out a third word of power.

Power Word, Kill.

Unless you've healed somewhere along the line, that may be the end of it.

[Kobold-Bard]

Firstborn Guardian = Immune to Death Effects. Thought it would be that easy did you?

I will use Overwhelming Thoughts again. As you know Will DC34 x2 or Dazed for [roll0] rounds.

Sphere Control: [roll1]
Moves it 25ft towards you, putting it 30ft from you. Don't worry, I know you'll move (I'm not that dumb) but meh.

[Vox Clamantis]

First save [roll0]
Second [roll1]

With a mildly frustrated look, the Solar flies around the Sphere and moves to a different side, 75 ft from the Sphere and 50' from you. And casts a spell.

Flamestrike.

[roll2] Reflex DC 22 for half.

[Kobold-Bard]

(Reflex: )

I'm going to write these down so I don't lose track.
Mind Blast: Usable in 3 rounds
Overwhelming Thoughts: Usable in 3 rounds
Awe of Dantalion: Available
Whirlwind Breath: Available
Sphere of Annihilation: Usable in 1 round

Very singed, frozen and injured, but at least able to see Krall suddenly felt very old.

"Any chance you want to talk about why we're locked in a Death Match?"

Use Awe of Dantalion. No offensive actions and Fort DC or Blind for [roll]1d4 rounds.

Control Check: See below

(OOC: Sorry this is taking so long. If you want to call a tie and give someone else a go I understand.)

[Kobold-Bard]

Control Check: [roll0]
Sphere moves 20ft, making it 50ft between you and it.

[Vox Clamantis]

Solar's save:

[roll0]

Regardless of the result, he casts Heal on himself, bringing him up to full. And moves again, still 50' from you but now 100' from that pesky Sphere.

[Kobold-Bard]

I'm going to write these down so I don't lose track.
Mind Blast: Usable in 2 rounds
Overwhelming Thoughts: Usable in 2 rounds
Awe of Dantalion: Usable in 3 rounds
Whirlwind Breath: Available
Sphere of Annihilation: Available

Soooooooo.......

Control Check: [roll0]
Moves 25ft towards you, it's 75ft from you.
Fly behind you and....attempt a Grapple (+13 [Cha Mod] from Scion of War)
Grapple: [roll1] - Nat 20 -YAY

[Vox Clamantis]

Hmm. The Solar has Escape Artist ranks, but they're lower than his Grapple check. You rolled very well...

[roll0]

Wow, but the Solar beat it anyway. That's majorly crap luck, dude. :smalleek:

[Kobold-Bard]

That was the best I could do. This battle will never end. Your move.

[Vox Clamantis]

Since you're so close, the Solar makes a full attack...

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]

[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]

[roll6]
[roll7]
[roll8]

[roll9]
[roll10]
[roll11]

Two critical threats...

[Kobold-Bard]

All hit, first crits. Gimme the damage number please.

134 dmg. Puts me at -102.

But I'm not dead. Yay Delay Death.

[Kobold-Bard]

First, -40 dmg coz of DR leave me at -62

I'm going to write these down so I don't lose track.
Mind Blast: Usable in 1 round
Overwhelming Thoughts: Usable in 1 round
Awe of Dantalion: Usable in 2 rounds
Whirlwind Breath: Available
Sphere of Annihilation: Available
Burst of Life: 5 rounds

I will fly from Solar.
Use Burst of Life to Heal 250 HP putting me at 188HP.
Control Check: [roll0]
Move it **ft

[Vox Clamantis]

But I'm not dead. Yay Delay Death.

Wait, are you serious?! LMFAO!

So, um, if you're still alive...it's your turn. :smalltongue:

[Vox Clamantis]

How often can you use that heal...because this really will take forever if you're healing up to full every five rounds...

[Kobold-Bard]

My turn's above you. The Sphere moves 25ft, leaving it 50ft from you.

(Since sooner or later you'll fail a save against Mind Blast, and those 12 rounds will give me enough time to Annihilate you, wanna call it a win for me? If not feel free to continue.)

Edit: 250HP + Greater Restoration every 5 rounds til the end of time. :smallbiggrin:

[Vox Clamantis]

Edit: 250HP + Greater Restoration every 5 rounds til the end of time. :smallbiggrin:

Wow. Nothing personal, but that's stupid. :smalltongue:

The Solar could kill you in four rounds, but not if you're running in circles waiting for him to fail a save.

We'll call this a draw. It's not worth playing out.

~Gabriel

[Kobold-Bard]

Damn, I really hoped you'd go for that :smallamused:

Agreed. I'm happy with a draw.

Thanks for the playtest, and sorry for wasting your time like this. Now I have to reallocate that Spell Mantle money.

[Vox Clamantis]

Thanks for the playtest, and sorry for wasting your time like this. Now I have to reallocate that Spell Mantle money.

Don't just take my word on that. Ask Djinn. I'm by no means an authority. Just some bloke who tends to voice his opinion too often. :smallbiggrin:

~Gabriel