Arena Tournament Exhibition - Tanaric vs TheTerran

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All Combatants, please roll initiative and declare any final purchases

[theterran]

You requested the Dawn Arena...

We'll see how well it goes...:smallconfused:

(edit)

Choose your color :smallwink:

[Tanaric]

Are we planning on posting the sheets this time around, or ignore standard Arena customs for that bit?

Either way, would you prefer cheddar or gouda?

Edit: I'll take red, not that it matters.

[theterran]

I think it would be fun to fly blind, at least on the first go around :smallcool:

[Tanaric]

Argh! My entire sheet just got blanked. I'll need a minute to fix this before I can even roll init. :smallannoyed:

[theterran]

Argh! My entire sheet just got blanked. I'll need a minute to fix this before I can even roll init. :smallannoyed:

No worries, take your time...I just realized I haven't finished putting in all my abilities and such...so I'll be a few as well :smallannoyed:

[Tanaric]

Observers:Casting nerveskitter at start, sacrificing 2 0th level spells to cast with Versatile Spellcaster.

Init: [roll0]

What are your relevant vision modes?

[theterran]

Normal and Low-Light.

I think it would be ok to go ahead and reveal the race of the characters...since they would be able to see each other...

I'm a Gnome.

[theterran]

Observers

Binding Naberius (Exploit Vestige, giving up Disguise Self)
[roll0]

[Tanaric]

I appear to be a kobold to your eyes. I'm wearing a bright green cloak about my shoulders, a knotted rope about my torso, a belt with a platinum buckle and three black pearls at my waist, a severed hand with a ring on its finger about my neck, and an anklet with a small silver bell on one of my ankles.

Edit: And since we're within 100 feet of each other, give me your intelligence score and actual type. :smallsmile:

Starting position is YW-10, by the by.

Editedit: Put myself in a legal starting square this time. :smalltongue:

[theterran]

:smallsigh:

Int 26, Actual type: Gnome :smalltongue:



[roll0]

Bookkeeping for Observers
Location: C-10
HP:45/45
AC:20
Vestige Bound: Naberius (good)

Spells:
Level 0 - Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Acid Splash
Level 1 - True Strike, True Strike, Shield, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Ray of Clumsiness, Ray of Clumsiness
Level 2 - Phantasmal Assailants, Invisibility, Major Image, See Invisibility, Phantasmal Assailants, See Invisibility, Invisibility, Major Image
Level 3 - Protection from Energy, Dragonskin, Dragonskin, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic
Level 4 - Greater Invisibility, Orb of Acid, Persistent Image, Persistent Image, Orb of Acid, Greater Invisibility, Heightened Silent Image
Level 5 - Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image, Indomitability, Baleful Polymorph, Heightened Major Image
Level 6 - Lesser Dragonshape, Shadowy Grappler, Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image,Lesser DragonShape

[theterran]

Stupid Sanctuary Effect...

[Tanaric]

You'd appreciate it if I had won init. :smalltongue:

[theterran]

I know...I'm still going to die quickly I have a feeling...:smallconfused:

[theterran]

Alright...

TheTerran - Round 1

(I'm assuming we're in normal daylight)
Starting in D11.

Observers:
Swift Action to use False Theurgy
Really casting Indomitability
I cast a spell.
DC20 Spellcraft Reveals:Wall of Force

I will move to I-13.

End my Turn.

Bookkeeping
Location: C-13
HP:45/45
AC:20
Vestige Bound: Naberius (good)
Indomitability (1/110)
Spells:

Level 0 - Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Acid Splash
Level 1 - True Strike, True Strike, Shield, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Ray of Clumsiness, Ray of Clumsiness
Level 2 - Phantasmal Assailants, Invisibility, Major Image, See Invisibility, Phantasmal Assailants, See Invisibility, Invisibility, Major Image
Level 3 - Protection from Energy, Dragonskin, Dragonskin, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic
Level 4 - Greater Invisibility, Orb of Acid, Persistent Image, Persistent Image, Orb of Acid, Greater Invisibility, Heightened Silent Image
Level 5 - Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image, Indomitability, Baleful Polymorph, Heightened Major Image
Level 6 - Lesser Dragonshape, Shadowy Grappler, Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image,Lesser DragonShape

[Tanaric]

Spellcraft:[roll0]

[theterran]

Your turn...:smallsigh:

[Tanaric]

Nohfare, round 1

Cast a spell (DC 16):Swift Expeditious Retreat, using 2 more 0th level spells

And another (DC 20):True Seeing, using 2 4th level spells

Then move southeast around the corner of the barn, out of LoS.

Observers:X-17.

Done.

Edit: Let me know where you are within 100 ft of the southeast side of that barn.

[theterran]

[roll0]

[roll1]

[theterran]

:smallfurious:

Neglected to mention that I have a hawk familiar sitting on my shoulder...:smallredface:

[Tanaric]

Since you now know what I cast, does True Seeing reveal anything special before I moved?

[theterran]

Terran - Round 2

Observers
Hawk lands in J13.
Swift Action: Cast Lesser Dragonshape on my Familiar, which transforms it into a Young Adult Dragon.

Familiar will then fly to W13/X14 and Hover 5ft off the ground.


I will cast See Invisibility and move to K-18

You sense both me and my familiar within 100ft of the SE corner of the barn.

Let me know if you can sense general directions as well...

End my Turn.

Stats:

Bookkeeping
Spoiler

Location: K18 Familiar - W13/X14
HP:45/45
AC:20
Vestige Bound: Naberius (good)
Indomitability (2/110)
Lesser Dragonshape(1/11)
Spells:


Level 0 - Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Acid Splash
Level 1 - True Strike, True Strike, Shield, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Ray of Clumsiness, Ray of Clumsiness
Level 2 - Phantasmal Assailants, Invisibility, Major Image, See Invisibility, Phantasmal Assailants, See Invisibility-x, Invisibility, Major Image
Level 3 - Protection from Energy, Dragonskin, Dragonskin, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic
Level 4 - Greater Invisibility, Orb of Acid, Persistent Image, Persistent Image, Orb of Acid, Greater Invisibility, Heightened Silent Image
Level 5 - Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image, Indomitability-x, Baleful Polymorph, Heightened Major Image
Level 6 - Lesser Dragonshape, Shadowy Grappler, Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image,Lesser DragonShape-x

[theterran]

Since you now know what I cast, does True Seeing reveal anything special before I moved?

Nope, you still just see me with my familiar sitting on my shoulder :smallsmile:

[Tanaric]

I know your exact square. :smallbiggrin:

[theterran]

Lovely...you Know I'm in K18, and my familiar is in W13/X14

[Tanaric]

What's the intelligence score of the familiar?

[theterran]

It's INT is 12.

Why do I get the feeling you're gonna crit kill me again like you did in the crawl :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

Hmm. Has the familiar's type changed, or is it still a magical beast?

[theterran]

You know types too??? :smallannoyed:

It's now a Dragon :smalltongue:

(edit) I'm still a gnome :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

Yes I do. :smallbiggrin:

Interesting.

Nohfare, round 2

Casting Surge of Fortune through one of my rings of theurgy. Casting Greater Mirror Image for [roll0] max of 8 images.

Done. You don't see me.

[theterran]

Do we know how tall the barns are?

(edit)

gtg...back later

[Tanaric]

I believe they're 20ft tall, sheer sides.

[Tanaric]

Observers:Nothing wrong with my eyesight, no sir. I didn't totally put myself inside a barn square...

Should be standing in X-18, not 17.

[theterran]

Terran - Round 3

Dragon circles around, north, then west, then south, then back east, gaining altitude, ending hovering over the barn in U16/V17.

What is he seeing?

[Tanaric]

Nine versions of me, one each in the following squares, ground level: U-V-W-X-18, U-V-W-X-19, W-20

"The best thing about being me is... there's so many of me!"

Edit: What color is the dragon? Does True Seeing reveal anything special about it?

[theterran]

Terran - Round 3 (cont)

The Dragon unleashes a torrent of fire from it's mouth.
40ft cone encompassing all of those squares.

Fire Damage - [roll0] Ref Halves DC19

Useable again in [roll1] Rounds.

So what does he see now?

(More to come tomorrow..)

Edit:
(It's red, and you see my hawk underneath it)

[Tanaric]

Well now. That wasn't very nice.

[roll0]

You see a slightly singed kobold in X-18. All the others seem to be laying dead on the ground.

[theterran]

Terran - Round 3 (cont)

Move to O20.

Observers
Use a swift Action to Apply Vestige MetaMagic to the next spell I cast, completely losing all abilities the vestige gives me for 5 rounds, and I will apply Heighten Spell to a Silent Image and make it a Level 9 spell, and with Earth Spell, it will be treated as a Level 10. And because of shadowy illusion and it being level 10, it will be 100% real if it's an evocation or conj spell even if he recognizes it as an illusion :smallbiggrin:

Having it mimic Meteor Swarm, all 4 Targeting X20

You see 4, 2 foot spheres streak into view and explode in a fiery mess in X-20.
Your True Seeing reveals that they are illusions, so I'm not sure if you still need to make the will save. DC30.

Regardless...would they still make fire damage? :smallconfused:

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]

Need a Separate Ref Save for each...DC30 Halves.



Bookkeeping

Location: O20 Familiar - U16/V17 Hovering
HP:45/45
AC:20
Vestige Bound: Naberius (good)
Indomitability (2/110)
Lesser Dragonshape(1/11)
Spells:

Level 0 - Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image-x, Acid Splash
Level 1 - True Strike, True Strike, Shield, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Ray of Clumsiness, Ray of Clumsiness
Level 2 - Phantasmal Assailants, Invisibility, Major Image, See Invisibility, Phantasmal Assailants, See Invisibility-x, Invisibility, Major Image
Level 3 - Protection from Energy, Dragonskin, Dragonskin, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic
Level 4 - Greater Invisibility, Orb of Acid, Persistent Image, Persistent Image, Orb of Acid, Greater Invisibility, Heightened Silent Image
Level 5 - Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image, Indomitability-x, Baleful Polymorph, Heightened Major Image
Level 6 - Lesser Dragonshape, Shadowy Grappler, Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image,Lesser DragonShape-x

[Tanaric]

Are they purely illusions, or partially real?

Regardless, reflex: [roll0][roll1][roll2][roll3]

If they're real, a la Shades or whatnot, the kobold looks mildly inconvenienced. Is that the end of your turn?

[theterran]

Are they purely illusions, or partially real?

Regardless, reflex: [roll0][roll1][roll2][roll3]

If they're real, a la Shades or whatnot, the kobold looks mildly inconvenienced. Is that the end of your turn?

Yeah...that's the end of my turn...

And they're real...a la shadows, 100% real infact.

and yes, my turn's over.

[theterran]

72 Damage is "mildly inconvenienced"? :smalleek:

[Tanaric]

Shadowcraft shananananananigans! :smallcool:

Cast a spell, DC 22 spellcraft:Forcecage, cube version, surrounding the dragon.

Move to U-20.

Observers:Seal Fate on Terran. -10 to his next save.

And another spell, DC 19:Celerity

Observers:Spend 5 fate points to increase save DC on next spell by 5.

Followed by one more spell, DC 20 spellcraft:Feeblemind.

Make a Will save, with a -10 penalty, or -14 if you can cast arcane spells.

[theterran]

[roll0]

[roll1]

[roll2]

Got a DC on the Feeblemind?

[Tanaric]

I don't know why that information needs to be given out, but...

DC 30 29.

Also, I made a huuuge mistake in that last turn, but eh. Live and learn.

[theterran]

[roll0]

I have a feeling that's that...:smallannoyed:

(edit)

Yep...and I just wanted to know the DC so I would know how hopeless it was :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

And now for the hilarious finisher.

After I'm done being dazed, I cast Reverse Gravity at your location and send you up up and out of bounds. :smallbiggrin:

Perform (Team Rocket KO): [roll0]

[theterran]

I'm curious to see your sheet...

And I completely forgot about the Celerity line of spells...(You know they're banned in the arena right :smallwink:)

[Tanaric]

*shrug*

Then I use my Belt of Battle instead of casting Celerity, and I'm not dazed. Same result, except that I can now take an immediate action if I need to.

No, wait, I used my swift action for this round. Hm.

[theterran]

I had a belt of battle...just didn't have enough "swift" actions to do everything I wanted...

[Tanaric]

If it makes you feel any better, I could have KOed you on the first round by casting Reverse Gravity at your location.

The dragon transformation threw me for a bit of a loop. Which spell was it?

[theterran]

If it makes you feel any better, I could have KOed you on the first round by casting Reverse Gravity at your location.

Now see...that's just wrong! :smallwink:

So what you're saying is I need to make sure I can fly from the get go...

Stupid gnomes.

[theterran]

If it makes you feel any better, I could have KOed you on the first round by casting Reverse Gravity at your location.

The dragon transformation threw me for a bit of a loop. Which spell was it?

Lesser Dragonshape from Dragon Magic.

(edit)

Being able to cast spells with a target of "You" on your familiar makes for fun antics :smallsmile:

[theterran]

Consequently, how did you get the Forcecage out? You figured out how I got meteor swarm with the shadowcraft fun :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

Loredrake. :smallwink:

Incidentally, this was the cheddar, not the gouda.

[theterran]

:smallconfused:

What's Loredrake?

And if this was just the chedder, what's the gouda?

[Tanaric]

It's a mantle in Dragons of Eberron. Dragonwrought Kobolds qualify on a technicality.

The gouda... want to fight it and find out? :smalltongue:

Also, this guy could have shot off a CL 26 Blasphemy/Holy Word if I would have left myself with a free swift action. No save, just die.

[theterran]

Dragons of Eberon?
Don't think I have that book :smallconfused:

Sure, we can fight it out...

Care to start over?

[Tanaric]

Sure. Same appearance as before.

Observers:Casting nerveskitter, two 0th level slots.

Init: [roll0]

[theterran]

Forcecage...Holy Word...

You an Archivist?

Be BAck.

[Tanaric]

Nope. :smallbiggrin:

Oh, and I'm holding a potion in my hand this time.

[theterran]

:eek:
I think I know what you are...


Quick question before we get underway, if you use belt of battle to get another full-round, does that include another swift action?

[Tanaric]

No. Whitetext.

[theterran]

Curses!

Alright, Gimmie a few to come up with another tactic and I'll roll up :smallconfused:

[theterran]

Observers
Same as before, Binding Naberius, giving up Disguise self to exploit Vestige.
[roll0] DC:15


Bookkeeping for Observers

Location: C-10
HP:45/45
AC:16
Vestige Bound: Naberius (good)

Spells:

Level 0 - Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Acid Splash
Level 1 - True Strike, True Strike, Shield, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Ray of Clumsiness, Ray of Clumsiness
Level 2 - Phantasmal Assailants, Invisibility, Major Image, See Invisibility, Phantasmal Assailants, See Invisibility, Invisibility, Major Image
Level 3 - Protection from Energy, Dragonskin, Dragonskin, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic
Level 4 - Greater Invisibility, Orb of Acid, Persistent Image, Persistent Image, Orb of Acid, Greater Invisibility, Heightened Silent Image
Level 5 - Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image, Indomitability, Baleful Polymorph, Heightened Major Image
Level 6 - Lesser Dragonshape, Shadowy Grappler, Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image,Lesser DragonShape

[theterran]

[roll0]

Same as before, in C-10 w/ Familiar Hawk in C-11.

[Tanaric]

Nohfare, round 1

Observers:Divine Power and Delay Death come from Ring of Theurgy. Potion is Beastland Ferocity, CL 3.

Using two charges from belt of battle for a second standard action

Cast a spell, DC 19 Spellcraft:Extended Divine Power

Then drink the potion, followed by casting another spell. DC 19:Delay Death

If you auto-pass the spellcraft checks this time around too, just tell me and I'll stop spoilering them. :smalltongue:

Moving to Q-10 and done.

[theterran]

I'll just auto-pass them :smallsmile:

Observers:
Burn 2 uses of the Belt of Battle to take another standard action.

Cast a spell: DC18
Dragonskin

Then Cast another spell: DC20
Indomitablility


End my Turn.

[Tanaric]

[roll0]

I auto-pass the first. Where's Dragonskin from?

Edit: Found it. Which color did you choose?

[theterran]

Doh, forgot that I have to pick a color :smalleek:

I'll go red.

[Tanaric]

I'll cast Extended Maximized Streamers at your square, directing them to target you. There's three four of them.

Turn complete.

[theterran]

:smallconfused:

Streamers?
what book would that be in?

[Tanaric]

Shining South, a Faerun book.

[theterran]

:smallfrown:

Don't have that one...care to enlighten me?

[Tanaric]

Each Streamer hovers around you wherever you go. Any action you take causes their readied action to trigger, and they touch you (at my base attack bonus) for 5d10 (or 50, since maximized) untyped damage.

You can attack them (AC 20) but only magic weapons have any effect.

1 round/level, now 2/level

Some are of the mind that the wording "readied touch attack" is irrelevant, and that the Streamers can attack each time you take an action, but I call that patent nonsense. Each one can attack once a round, in my opinion.

[theterran]

That's game then.

[Tanaric]

Aw.

Told you it was cheesy. :smalltongue:

(Although the complete immunity to death by HP damage is cheesier, in my opinion.)

[theterran]

Yeah, but I could have dispelled that :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

Try it once. We'll ignore the Streamers for one round. :smallbiggrin:

[theterran]

Targeted [roll0]

(edit)

Lame

[Tanaric]

Is that normal or greater dispel?

Edit: I'll go out on a limb and say normal, since I doubt your caster level is only 10. :smalltongue:

Your dispel is counterspelled.

Ring of Counterspells, with a Dispel Magic and Greater Dispel Magic stored inside, FYI. :smallwink:

[theterran]

So, can we share sheets now?

I wanna see how badly I was schooled :smallsmile:

[theterran]

Oh, and up for making another character to face each other?? :smallamused:

I'll let you pick the level this time :smallwink:

[Tanaric]

Sure. Am I banned from using magic this time? :smalltongue:

[theterran]

You can use magic if you want. I'd still like to get a look at that sheet of this guy though...

I'm guessing Sorcerer / Ur-Priest / Mystic Thurge / Fatespinner

:smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

Nope. No divine spellcasting of my own. Just a poorly worded ring. :smallwink:

[theterran]

:smallmad:

I knew I should have surrounded you with [roll0] Huge Scorpions instead of the defensive casting...:smallannoyed:

(edit)

So what level do you want? :smallbiggrin:

[theterran]

Just curious...how'd you survive the meteor swarm from the first go around?

[Tanaric]

I had a ring of fire resist +10 the first go-round, which is why I asked what color the dragon was. :smalltongue:

I didn't think of the ring of counterspells until I actually had buffs worth keeping.

[theterran]

Ah. Lucky you :smallwink:

Sorry I bombarded you with PMs...but I have a lot of questions :smallwink:

[Tanaric]

It's fine.

I obviously had a lot more HP than the last incarnation, too. I wouldn't run around with ~30 hp without Delay Death shenanigans being used. :smalltongue:

[theterran]

I only had 45 HP...:smallredface:

[Tanaric]

Oh, so bumping my CL to 18 for streamers was probably overkill. I didn't even need four of them. :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

Doublepost.

How about level 12 again, and I'll play something more reasonable?

[theterran]

12 is fine...I'm stumbling around with what I want to do...

Skill requirements on PrCs absolutely kill casters :smallconfused:


(edit)

And no, you only actually needed 1 Streamer...

[Tanaric]

Don't be silly. Everyone takes five ranks in Profession (gambler)!

Edit: But what if the streamer had missed its touch attack? Then I'd have to have actually used a defensive spell! I much prefer the odds with four of them. :smallcool:

[theterran]

Barring a Nat 1, it would have hit :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

Your touch AC is 13 or lower? :smallconfused:

No wonder you surrendered. :smalltongue:

[theterran]

Yours was low as well :smalltongue:

But then you had that dumb death thing....

[Tanaric]

Who needs AC when you have Wings of Cover/Displacement/Greater Mirror Image/Celerity?

Although the Celerity was apparently illegal, so I didn't use it in the second match. :smalltongue:

Edit: Oh yes. Delay Death + Beastland Ferocity is crazy broken.

Sure, I'd look like I'd been run over by a lawnmower, but I'm still alive, neener neener neener!

[theterran]

Alright,

After seeing your sorc...I really want to do something with that broke stuff...and I've really wanting to make a broke Ur-Priest for a while...

But I think I'll try something else...a non-caster :elan:

Though I've got 2 ideas, so I'll probably make them both...that is, if you don't mind the exhibition matches :smallsmile:

[Tanaric]

I don't mind. Are you okay if I make a gish? I do so love my magic.

I promise not to Maximized Streamers you this time. :smalltongue:

[theterran]

Go for it.

I'll make a backup caster...just incase you explode my martial guy :smalltongue:

[theterran]

Just let me know when you got it crunched :smallwink:

[Tanaric]

Almost there. Trying to decide between two feats that I really want. Can I take a third flaw? :smallbiggrin:

[theterran]

I'm tempted to confine you to 0 flaws to make it an even match :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

Hah.

Finally done.

Can we have a buff round or two before the match starts?

[theterran]

:smallconfused:

Isn't that what the "no attacking first round" is? :smallwink:

How many ya want? (Keep in mind I can't buff as I don't cast :smalltongue:)

[Tanaric]

We can go with 0 if it's more fair to your character. I didn't know how many things you needed to activate on the first round.

I require a bit of buffing, but I'll do it as we go.

[Tanaric]

Initiative: [roll0]

I'll take the red side again, W-10.

Your opponent for today looks remarkably similar to the one from yesterday. Kobold, with platinum scales this time, about knee-high to a human. He's wearing a gleaming breastplate emblazoned with what you presume is a holy symbol, with a matching white cloak trimmed with gold. Four greatswords are strapped to his body, but he carries a warhammer as his weapon. The fine silks that make up his clothing look slightly out of place, but no morso than the platinum buckled belt set with three black pearls, nor the anklet sporting a silver bell.

He looks at you placidly, as if trying to decide whether you're a threat or not.

Edit: Oh, yes. He's holding a wand in his off hand as well.

[theterran]

[roll0]

D-10

Standing in D10 your opponent is an unassuming dwarf, who looks somewhat burdened by what he carries.

Standing with a Shiny Tower Shield, and a shiny Breastplate.
He also has an amulet around his neck, and a belt around his waist, though the use of the belt is lost on you, as he's not wearing any pants.

In fact, other than his gear, he's completely naked! :smalleek:

(after all, who doesn't love a naked dwarf!)

[Tanaric]

Egads!

Well, the kobold does something that I suspect you can't fathom (roll spellcraft if you have it) and suddenly there are [roll0] more of him, and they all sprout tiger-striped fur, their mouths distending into gaping, razor-toothed maws.

Observers: Quickened Extended Shield, Bite of the Weretiger, Greater Mirror Image

He moves ten feet closer to you.

All done.

[theterran]

Shock comes across the Dwarves face...

Nice trick laddy, lemme show ya one of mine!

The dwarf waddles 30ft toward you to J-10. There, the naked dwarf starts making gestures toward you, and they're none to flattering. :smallwink:

All Done.

[Tanaric]

The kobold drops his wand and mutters something under his breath, and suddenly two of the greatswords unsheathe themselves and start to orbit slowly about his chest.

Done.

Observers:Steeldance.

[theterran]

Does that happen around all 8 of you, or just one?

And could you place all 8 of you please :smallbiggrin:

[Tanaric]

All of them.

There's actually nine of me now. I neglected to mention that one more appeared at the start of my turn.

They're all clustered around U-10.

[theterran]

The naked Dwarf continues waddling along to P-10.

This time though, instead of gestures, he seems to be readying himself for something.

Observers:
Ready an action to Wildshape if I'm attacked.

All Done.

[Tanaric]

The kobold does some more of his mumbo-jumbo, then rockets sixtyedit: thirty feet into the sky.

Done.

Bah, knew I was forgetting something. It's only thirty feet.

Observers:Fly, obviously.

[theterran]

I'll get to this tomorrow...you taking to the air I did not anticipate...sadly...:smallconfused:

So I must formulate another plan...

[Tanaric]

I'll be back down in a minute, once I finish casting stuff. Go ahead and set out the picnic blanket and unpack the cooler. :smallwink:

I won't take advantage of you being stuck to the ground, I just need a round or two to finish up.

(Incidentally, you should probably look into items that grant you a flight speed.)

[theterran]

The Dwarf plods to S10.

"Dun think tha flyin'll help ya win tha day laddy..."

Observers:
Expend 1 use of the Belt of Battle for an Extra Move.

The dwarf begins to change shape, and grow.

When he's done, you now see a huge, purplish hydra with 12 heads.

"This here's my trick..." all of the heads say in unison.

Each head then unleashes a blast of cold.

Ref Save halves (DC: 21)

[roll0]- Can use again in [roll1] Rounds
[roll2]- Can use again in [roll3] Rounds
[roll4]- Can use again in [roll5] Rounds
[roll6]- Can use again in [roll7] Rounds
[roll8]- Can use again in [roll9] Rounds
[roll10]- Can use again in [roll11] Rounds
[roll12]- Can use again in [roll13] Rounds
[roll14]- Can use again in [roll15] Rounds
[roll16]- Can use again in [roll17] Rounds
[roll18]- Can use again in [roll19] Rounds
[roll20]- Can use again in [roll21] Rounds
[roll22]- Can use again in [roll23] Rounds

[Tanaric]

Twelve headed cryohydra? And here I was gonna play nice. :smallwink:

Translucent wings of force sprout from the backs of the kobolds and envelop them for a brief moment, completely shielding them from the blasts.

Edit: Actually, I'm of the mind that those are individual blasts, so I can't really do that. One moment.

[Tanaric]

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]
[roll6]
[roll7]
[roll8]
[roll9]
[roll10]
[roll11]

Reflex, go!

[theterran]

Why would you play nice :smallwink:

And I love my 12-headed cryohydra! :smallbiggrin:

[Tanaric]

Which squares does the hydra occupy right now?

[theterran]

R9/T11...15ft for Huge...

[Tanaric]

"N-n-not n-n-nice..." the kobold manages to say through chattering teeth.

He flies to Z-4, +40 elevation, then does some more stuff you don't understand.

Observers:Quickened Extended Protection from Energy (Cold), Heal through ring of Theurgy.

[Tanaric]

I'm done, if you were waiting for me to finish.

[theterran]

All of the head say in unison, It would be easier if you would just come down here, my twelve heads are hungry!...

Observers
Move action to switch to Will-o-Wisp Form, with light extinguished.

In the blink of an eye, the hydra vanishes, but you don't see anything in it's place. (I'm assuming since I don't know what buffs you've cast).

Observers:
Back to just in S-10, I will fly up 40' to match his height, then move to U10.

I"m done.

[Tanaric]

I'll cast True Seeing before doing anything else.

What do I see?

[theterran]

A Will-O-Wisp with its light extinguished hovering at eye level with you in U10.

(and you're no fun! :smalltongue:)

[Tanaric]

Well, I'm about to become even less fun. :smalltongue:

Make a will save.

[theterran]

[roll0]

Yeah, I think you are...

You do realize that in my present form I'm immune to magic...right? :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

Not unless you pulled off some super cheese. Nothing a noncaster can pull should allow you to keep special qualities. :smallconfused:

Edit: Wild Shape Ranger, I'm guessing? Wild Shape doesn't let you keep special qualities of your new form.

[theterran]

Not unless you pulled off some super cheese. Nothing a noncaster can pull should allow you to keep special qualities. :smallconfused:

Edit: Wild Shape Ranger, I'm guessing? Wild Shape doesn't let you keep special qualities of your new form.

Master of Many forms...Level 7...Extrodinary Wildshape


Starting at level 7, a Master of Many forms gains the extraordinary special qualities of any form she assumes with wildshape

It's a tad broke.

[Tanaric]

Well then.

I'll fly 5-ft above you and let my two animated greatswords attack you.

[roll0] [roll1]
[roll2] [roll3]

Observers:True Seeing, Belt of Battle 2 charges, Hold Monster (epic fail), move action.

[theterran]

So you're 5ft from me?

If so, I'll use the Electrical touch attack.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Tanaric]

Is that the end of your turn?

[theterran]

Yeah...sorry :smallredface:

[Tanaric]

The kobold lets out a low growl of annoyance, but doesn't seem to be harmed very much.

The remaining greatswords float out of their sheaths and begin to spin around the kobold's body before twisting and slashing at you with their companions.

[roll0] [roll1]
[roll2] [roll3]
[roll4] [roll5]
[roll6] [roll7]

The kobold then takes two swings at you with his hammer and attempts to bite you.

Hammer: [roll]1d20+18[roll] [roll8]
Hammer: [roll9] [roll10]
Bite: [roll11] [roll12]

Done.

Edit: Observers:Quickened Steeldance, full attack.

[Tanaric]

Greatsword 2 critical confirmation: [roll0] for [roll1]

Reroll hammer: [roll2]

[theterran]

Ouch! :smallyuk:

Touch Attack :smallsmile:

[roll0]
Electrical [roll1]

End my Turn.

[Tanaric]

Let the back and forth commence!

Greatswords:
[roll0] [roll1]
[roll2] [roll3]
[roll4] [roll5]
[roll6] [roll7]


Hammer: [roll8] [roll9]
Hammer: [roll10] [roll11]
Bite: [roll12] [roll13]

[theterran]

Woohoo! Back and forth! :smallsmile:

[roll0]
[roll1]


By the By, am I noticing if it's hurting you at all?

[Tanaric]

Each one is doing about as much damage as you expect it to. It just isn't phasing him too much.

[theterran]

Alright, just making sure it's damaging him at all...

didn't know if you had immunity to electric or not through your dragon or what-not.

[Tanaric]

The kobold lets his greatswords swing at you again, then pummels you with five orbs of force.

[roll0] [roll1]
[roll2] [roll3]
[roll4] [roll5]
[roll6] [roll7]

Force damage: [roll8]

[theterran]

:smallconfused:

Orbs of Force? would that not be magic? and wouldn't you need some kind of touch attack? :smallconfused:

[Tanaric]

Immunity to Magic (Ex): A will-o’-wisp is immune to most spells or spell-like abilities that allow spell resistance, except magic missile and maze.

Guess which spell I cast. :smallwink:

[theterran]

Aw man...I need Shield!

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Tanaric]

Have some more greatswords and force damage.

[roll0] [roll1]
[roll2] [roll3]
[roll4] [roll5]
[roll6] [roll7]

[roll8]

[theterran]

Touch Attack
[roll0]

[roll1]


Then I will move to U6, and up to 45' with you.

(Take your AoO, if you get one)

and I'm done.

[theterran]

Crit Confirm
[roll0]
[roll1]

[Tanaric]

AoO:[roll0] [roll1]

Edit: Bah! I've forgotten to add the higher ground bonus this whole time. :smallyuk:

[Tanaric]

I'll peg you with some more force damage, then fly down to U-10, +5 elevation.

[roll0]

[theterran]

So you're 5ft off the ground now?

[Tanaric]

Yes. Whitetext.

[theterran]

You know, the bad part about true seeing is now you see the naked dwarf under the monster constantly :smallwink:

[Tanaric]

Thanks for the reminder.:smallyuk:

*fishes around for brain bleach*

Edit: My turn's done if that wasn't obvious.

[theterran]

Here...I'll see if I can help you with that :smallsmile:

Move to U-7, then to ground level. "It's morphing time!"

You no longer see the will-o-wisp. something that resembles a illithid, but larger and with more tendrils and purplish-grey has taken it's place. (It's "Large")

Observers
Burn my last two Uses of my Belt for another Standard Action...and I'm an Urophion

Attack!

[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

[roll4]
[roll5]

[roll6]
[roll7]

[roll8]
[roll9]

[roll10]
[roll11]

FYI, if any of the tendrils "Hit", then they're "attached".
And if one is attached, the following tendrils get a cumulative +1 to attack for each tendril attached.
It's a Str Check 22 or an Escape Artist check 26 to get free. Or deal 6 damage to a tendril with a slashing weapon to sever it. (AC 20)

[Tanaric]

Are those touch attacks or normal hits?

I don't suppose you want to tell me what it is, do you? :smallbiggrin:

[Tanaric]

I'm going to assume those are normal tentacle attacks, in which case they all miss.

5-ft step back, grab the wand off of the ground. [roll0] more of me appear. Make a will save as a shower of glittering gold flakes appear all around you.

Observers:Greater Mirror Image, Glitterdust

[theterran]

Ok, my description is outta whack...

this is what you see

http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/lom_gallery/88154.jpg

It's a Urophion...

There's Strength damage involved as well...and I believe it's touch attack, but I don't have access to LoM to confirm it :smallsigh:

This is what I get for changing into things that I don't have a book for...I found some of the stuff online...but not all of it...:smallsigh:

[Tanaric]

Holy boop!

Not what I was expecting.

Okay, "Strands" are ranged touch attacks, but they don't deal damage. They do 2d8 strength damage on a hit with a DC 19 fort save to negate.

So, were you thinking of a different creature?

Edit: Also, in light of this new information, I'd like to change my turn a bit once we find out what actually happened.

[theterran]

What I'm thinking of is the cross between a roper and an illithid...it eats brains, has 6 tentacles...

is that not a Urophion?

(edit)

Not a problem...I mucked this up good...:smallannoyed:

[Tanaric]

Yes it is. But its ranged attacks are "Strands", and they don't deal damage. Where is the 1d4+6 coming from?

Also, if you seriously rip my head off with that thing, I will be very displeased. :smalltongue:

[theterran]

Screw it...if you'd like, I can just back up to my round where I transformed into this stupid thing and do something else...

[Tanaric]

If that's what you'd like, it's fine by me.

[theterran]

This is where I'm getting my info...though it's probably bogus...

As I said...I don't have access to LoM...:smallsigh:

http://www.enworld.org/cc/converted/view_c.php?CreatureID=679

[Tanaric]

Yeah, that's... not really accurate...

One moment.

[theterran]

I had LoM at one point...not really sure what happened to it though :smallannoyed:

[Tanaric]

Methinks that's a 3.0 version of the monster or something. Check your inbox to see the differences between the two.

[theterran]

Alright, with the new information...lemme redo my rolls...still attacking...With Strands this time!

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]

[Tanaric]

Four of them hit.

Fort saves vs 19, fail on a 1:
[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]

Edit: Regarding your PM: the strands do 2d8 strength damage, DC 19 fort negates.

[theterran]

I didn't see it anywhere in the info is the only reason I asked :smallwink:

[Tanaric]

Okie dokie. Passed 'em all.

I disappear from your fiendish clutches, only to reappear an instant later in W-10, +10 elevation. I then disappear again.

Observers:Anklet of Translocation, Invisibility, fly to W-15, +40 elevation.

[theterran]

What tha...:smallannoyed:

So you disappear (assuming invisibility)

Gotta find a form that'll allow me to see you...or at least find you..:smallmad:

And I thought I had you with that last one...:smallsigh:

[theterran]

Maybe I should just turn into something that can burrow and hide from you :smalltongue:

(edit)

I realize now I should have bought equipment that gave me True Seeing...oh well...:smallcool:

[Tanaric]

Erm, just realized that it doesn't affect the swords.

You see four greatswords whirling about W-15, +40 elevation.

[theterran]

Move to T9/U10.

Observers
Ready an Action to Wildshape should those swords come closer and on ground level.

I'm done.

[Tanaric]

CL check vs SR: [roll0]

If it gets through:Make a will save.

Observers:Assay Spell Resistance, Feeblemind.

[theterran]

Bah...

[roll0]

My weak save...:smallsigh:

Now that I see my weaknesses...I know how better to construct this guy next time!

[Tanaric]

Your int and cha drop to 1. Your turn.

[theterran]

Feeblemind again? really?

:smallfrown:

And I guess that means I'm stuck in this form...:smallsigh:

[Tanaric]

Hey, you started it with the "I'm gonna rip your head off!" wild shaping. You only have yourself to blame.:smallamused:

[theterran]

Well ya know...I was just trying to make it interesting! :smalltongue:

Double move to W11/X12.

[theterran]

And what kind of Gish build is that throwing around Feebleminds? :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

The kind that's designed to work against casters too? :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

CL check vs SR: [roll0]

A thin yellow ray streaks toward you from W-15, and a moment later the kobold appears.

Ranged touch: [roll1]

If it goes through SR:Take [roll2] int damage. :smallbiggrin:

Observers:Ray of Stupidly Overpow- er, Stupidity.

[theterran]

And, I die...

That was fun..

Though I think it wouldn't work as well for me the second time...since you didn't know what was up at first...:smallconfused:

[Tanaric]

Technically I just put you in a coma for later disposal, but we can skip the CDGs. :smalltongue:

You had a caster you wanted to play?

[theterran]

He's not quite done yet...

Had some issues getting the PrCs to line up...

Finally got that though...so now I've just gotta spec him out...

I'd like to have another run with this guy though...but I'll need to re-outfit him...

Just to change it up a little...my main idea with this one was the Cryohydra...but you spoiled that when you flew away :smallfrown:

[Tanaric]

I would have died from the breath weapon if I had failed more of the saves. Mean. :smallyuk:

[theterran]

Yeah...your saves are better than I was expecting :smalltongue:

[Tanaric]

Jesus saves!

...he takes half damage!

Divine Grace at work, man. Casting stat to saves is just nuts. :smallwink:

[theterran]

What were you, a Paladin?

[Tanaric]

Some of me was a paladin, yes. :smallwink:

[theterran]

You really like sorcerers don't you...:smallamused:

[Tanaric]

I also like wizards and clerics and archivists, but yes. :smallwink:

Edit: And druids. :smalltongue:

[theterran]

See...I don't like druids so much...I like the idea of wildshaping, but for some reason I don't particularly care for druids...

(edit)

Though, I've wonder how the rules on no buffs in the area would take a War Weavers ability to weave spells into the tapestry...

You could just weave a bunch of spells in before the match, and in one action be completely buffed. :smallcool:

[theterran]

Gah...my cheese just fell short :smallfrown:

I'm gonna have to rework the classes :smallsigh:

[Tanaric]

Just let me know when you're ready to go. I'll play the same character, so I don't think you need to be too cheesy. :smalltongue:

[theterran]

hey, I'm allowed to go cheese at least once :smalltongue:

I was going Sorcerer Ur-Priest...but I realized that I could only pull off 6th level spells due to that first level of Savage Bard to get the +3 Fort for Ur-Priest...so now I'm just going Sorcerer...got any suggestions for a good PrC?

And I don't think my cheese will be the Streamers...(at least I don't think so)

[Tanaric]

1 level dip into Mindbender for 100ft Telepathy, then Mindsight from LoM.

[theterran]

Past the one level dip, what would you do? (I'd rather avoid fatespinner as you've already done that, and I don't wanna be a complete copy-cat :smallwink:)

[theterran]

Double Post:

Also, how'd you get 2 spells into a ring of counterspells?

[Tanaric]

Misreading the text of that ring next to the ring of theurgy, obviously! :smalltongue:

There should only be one.

Edit: And it's hard to say what PrC you should choose when I don't know what you're trying to do. :smallwink:

[theterran]

Ok, well just give me a few decent ones with full caster progression and I'll look at them...(IotSV isn't worth it since I can't get all 7 levels of it by level 12 :smalltongue:)

Perhaps I'll just got Sorcerer 11/Mindbender1 :smallwink:

(edit)

See, if this were a wizard, I'd know which to grab...but since it's not...I'm at a loss :smallsigh:

[Tanaric]

Tada. (http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/19861838/Sorcerer_Prestige_Classes_with_Full_Caster_Progres sion)

Have fun. :smallwink:

[theterran]

Sweet...Now I've got much reading to do! :smallsmile:

If you'd like to try your gish on one of the two you've already faced we can do that while I figure this guy out :smallwink:

[Tanaric]

I'll try it vs your shadowcraft mage, if you let me make a few tweaks. :smalltongue:

[theterran]

:smallannoyed:

None of them were really what I was looking for...I'm taking a look at Paragnostic Apostle...(which wasn't on the list :smallwink:)

not sure if it's worth it though...

[Tanaric]

Just about anything is better than sorcerer dead levels, to be honest.

[theterran]

I'll try it vs your shadowcraft mage, if you let me make a few tweaks. :smalltongue:

Sure, go ahead.

[Tanaric]

Ready whenever.

In-it to win-it: [roll0]

[theterran]

Word.

[roll0]

Not that I can beat that Nat 20

And you've probably got some crazy thing that lets you ignore illusions :smalltongue:

[theterran]

And the problem I'm running into is trying to squeeze all of those skill reqs out of 4 skill points a level :smallsigh:

[Tanaric]

Maybe, maybe not.

I'll start in X-11, then move southeast behind the barn and out of sight. If you have an exceptional amount of ranks in Listen, feel free to roll it.

Observers:Quickened Extended Protection From Energy (Fire), Bite of the Weretiger, Greater Mirror Image for [roll0] images.

[theterran]

Just for lols

[roll0]

[Tanaric]

You hear the resounding sound of your own failure.

[theterran]

Awesome...

Also, forgot this

Observers
Binding Nebarius Exploiting Giving up Disguise Self
[roll0]


Bookkeeping
Location C-10
HP-45
AC-16
Bound Nebarius (bad)

Level 0 - Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Silent Image, Acid Splash
Level 1 - True Strike, True Strike, Shield, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Net of Shadows, Ray of Clumsiness, Ray of Clumsiness
Level 2 - Phantasmal Assailants, Invisibility, Major Image, See Invisibility, Phantasmal Assailants, See Invisibility, Invisibility, Major Image
Level 3 - Protection from Energy, Dragonskin, Dragonskin, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Heightened Major Image, Dispel Magic, Dispel Magic
Level 4 - Greater Invisibility, Orb of Acid, Persistent Image, Persistent Image, Orb of Acid, Greater Invisibility, Heightened Silent Image
Level 5 - Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image, Indomitability, Baleful Polymorph, Heightened Major Image
Level 6 - Lesser Dragonshape, Shadowy Grappler, Heightened Persistent Image, Heightened Persistent Image

[theterran]

Observers
Cast Greater Invisibility, sharing with familiar

Use two uses of my Belt of Battle to Cast a Heightened Persistent Image of myself into J9. I will move into H13.

Your go.

[Tanaric]

If you can see the southern or eastern side of the map, let me know.

Observers:Sheathe wand, cast Invisibility, 5-ft step north.

Done.

[theterran]

I'm still in the starting area...(ie. I haven't run behind any barns or anything.) Is that what you're talking about?

[Tanaric]

I'm in the general southeast area of the map. I can't see your starting area right now, so you shouldn't be able to see me either. If you can see the southeast corner of the map at some point, let me know.

[theterran]

Observers
Cast Persistent Spell, and because of Residual Magic, it gets the Heightened as well (just wanted to do that :smallcool:)

This Image will look like my familiar turned into a Red Dragon, it will fly toward the SE corner where my opponent disappeared to. It will start in J13 and fly upward, ending P13/Q14, Hovering at 15', just behind the barn. My illusionary double will move to T9.

I will move to J18.

Your up.

(edit)

I've got my other caster ready now :smallsmile:

But lets finish this :smallwink:

[Tanaric]

Observers:True Seeing, then north toward starting area

What are your current vision modes? I have True Seeing active, and am currently somewhere on the eastern side of the map. What do I see?

[theterran]

Bah, you suck with your true seeing.

You see an illusion of me in T9, and an illusion of a Red dragon hovering 15' off the ground in P13/Q14.

You don't see the real me though.

[Tanaric]

:smallbiggrin:

Your turn.

[theterran]

Observers
Cast See Invisibility on Myself, share with my Familiar.
Familiar flies to J17. Swift Action to Cast Lesser Dragonshape on my Familiar.
It now occupies J16/K17.


You're up.

(edit) Oh, and for vision, I have See Invisibility up.

[Tanaric]

During my turn, I can see everything in the center, all the way up the Z row, all the way up and down the P and Q rows, up and down much of the J and K rows, and up and down a bit of the A and B rows.

I trust you won't exploit this information to your advantage. :smallwink:

Observers:Fly, fly to M-11, +10 elevation

[theterran]

Down the J Row, you see an Invisible Dragon and an Invisible Gnome.

Dragon J16/K17
Gnome J18.

I have See Invisibility if you didn't see the edit :smallwink:

[Tanaric]

There are 9 of me in M-11, +10 elevation.

[theterran]

My go? or do you have more to do?

[Tanaric]

You're up, yeah.

[theterran]

Dragon waddles out to J11/K12 and unleashes a torrent of flame in your direction.

Fire Damage - [roll0] Ref Save DC19 Halves

(This is all I have time for atm...will continue my turn later.)

[Tanaric]

Reflex: [roll0]

The kobold doesn't look at all bothered by the fiery torrent, though the images go poof.

[theterran]

The Gnome moves up into J14.

Observers

Takes a swift action to use Vestige MetaMagic

Casting a Spell.

Spellcraft DC25
Silent Image

[roll0] Huge Scorpions appear. (I'll place them when I see how many I'm dealing with...)

[Tanaric]

Spellcraft: [roll0]

Is that replicating a spell, or a real Silent Image?

[theterran]

5...hrmm..

Scorp 1 - L12/N14 [roll0] [roll1] [roll2] (if attack hits)
Scorp 2 - O12/Q14 [roll3] [roll4] [roll5] (if attack hits)
Scorp 3 - N9/P11 [roll6] [roll7] [roll8] (if attack hits)
Scorp 4 - K8/M10 [roll9] [roll10] [roll11] (if attack hits)
Scorp 5 - H8/J10 [roll12] [roll13] [roll14] (if attack hits)

[Tanaric]

I cast Wings of Cover in response to the fourth scorpion's attack. The rest miss.

Is your turn over?

[theterran]

Its replicating Summon Monster IX

[theterran]

I'm Done...

[Tanaric]

Wait a minute, how are those scorpions attacking me without rolling miss chance, seeing as how I'm invisible?

[Tanaric]

Provided that was merely an oversight, I cast a spell you recognize as Extended Shield, then fly to J-18, +5 elevation. The dragon likely gets an AoO.

Done.

[theterran]

Considering they're illusions, and I'm directing them, and I can see you, I figured they wouldn't need them since they're illusions that just happen to be real...but I'm not sure...

Thoughts?

[Tanaric]

You're using the shadowcraft mage to use illusions to mimic a conjuration (summoning) spell, yes? Thus, you're summoning creatures. Whether you can see me or not isn't important, since they can't see me.

[theterran]

:smallconfused:
I can see your point.

[Tanaric]

Still waiting on the AoO from the dragon, and then it's your turn.

[theterran]

I'll get to it tomorrow...I try and take the weekends off from this...:smallwink:

[theterran]

AoO
[roll0]
[roll1]


I also forgot to roll when I'll be able to use the breath weapon again.
[roll2] rounds