The Burning Codex group 2 (IC)

[Frosty]

Abandon hope, all ye who enter here...

...at least that's what the first part of the sign says hanging outside the shoppe of magikal delights called Quest Buy. The entire sign reads: Abandon hope, all ye who enter here of finding works not of the finest quality. Cute, really. The shoppe is located in a planar metropolis named The Hub, and is actually in the Nobles district. Therefore it should come as no surprise that, despite the simple decor of the store-front, the inside could only be described as posh. Everything from the jewel-encrusted lamps to the display cases made possibly out of walls of force just screams lavish to you. The carpeting is ornate, made out of who knows what exotic materials, and there is even an inviting-looking couch for weary customers to rest in.

An efreeti is behind the counter, willing to show all of the wondrous items hanging from the walls and laying within the displays. All of them quality, the efreeti assures you. There appears to be a tome floating about the place, examining some of the wares. A smaller version of an Ember Guard* communicates in a strange language with the efreeti. Pelor has instructed you to come to this gleaming metropolis to meet your counterparts...those you're supposed to work together with to achieve your impossible-sounding objective. You may or may not be the first one of the group there. If you have time, feel free to buy and sell anything and everything here.

*A normal Ember Guard looks like this: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/MM5_Gallery/106295.jpg

[lostlittlebear]

Thoros stumbles into the shop, clutching his head.

"Drink! I need drink!" he moans, collapsing into a broken heap on the couch.

Goddamn hangovers...

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem

After being dropped off outside by Faloriel, Zeth says goodbye and walks calmly into the shop, where he begins window-shopping. If he sees anything particularly interesting, he'll consider asking about it, but it's fairly obvious that he's killing time.

[Frosty]

The efreeti's glowing blue eyes seem to linger for a few seconds over the drunken human sprawled out on the couch. "I do apologize, sir, but you appear to have stumbled into the wrong place. There is a temple dedicated to Pelor just down the street that is very good with...removing intoxication. Are you perhaps...looking for a temple of Pelor?"

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static active.

Bloody odd place, Fritz thought, eying the shoppe before stepping over the threshold. His nostrils flare, sniffing the air. Alcohol. Bad alcohol. Fritz knew the good from the bad, and this was the scent of cheap, cheap stuff. He raises his eyebrows upon seeing the drunken beggar, watching the exchange with the efreeti with a mixture of amusement and contempt.

[lostlittlebear]

The drunken man stands up. After a few tries he manages to extract a holy symbol of Pelor from his belt pocket.

"I just came from the temple damnit! I don't want to get less drunk! I need more beer! More beer! In the name of Pelor, give me something to drink!"

Collapsing on the couch once more, he eyes the shop's other patrons.

"Trust me, if you'd been given the same assignment I've been, you'd want to drink too," he says, by way of explanation.

[Frosty]

The genie with the brick-red skin, sall horns, and jutting tusks still presents a friendly and professional demeanor...for now. "The one things approaching the 'drinks' you ask for, sir, is the flasks of caustic acid that we usually to wizards for their experiments. Other liquids we have for sale are magical potions...for example potions that can cure one of Blindness/Deafness, or Disease, or Paralysis, or even...poison. Are you sure you're not interested in those instead? I'm sure whatever task you've been given can wait until after you've recovered."

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem

Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Special Note: Due to a clerical error that I just spotted today, Zeth cannot currently afford the 1.5K gp focus for contingency and therefore cannot cast it. His daily spell selection has been adjusted to reflect this unfortunate news.

Zeth picks out a few cheap vials of acid and heads for the counter. While he's walking, he asks the inebriation specialist, "What mission would that be?"

When he reaches the counter, he pays for the 50gp worth of acid, and asks the efreet how much planar forks to the Nine Hells would cost.

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static active.


Fritz smiles a rather mean smile at the drunken lout. "Believe me, sot, when I say that you have not the 'same mission' as me. We simply aren't of the same... calibre." He turns away from the man to browse the shelves after giving a last condescending look.

[Frosty]

Tall, red and incendiary over there behind the the counter is more than happy to take the fifty gold pieces, although it's less 'take' and more 'he passes his outstretched palm facing downwards over the pile of coins and they magically disappear.' As for the planar forks...

"They are forged from Baatorian green steel mined from deep shafts on Avernus. It has been blessed by the holy waters from Pelor's realm, as to ensure that no unholiness discomforts the owner. It is most useful for the plane-shifting to Avernus. Nornally these would be a bit pricey, but for today we have a special discount for these planar forks if you buy in sets of 4 or more, and for upstanding individuals affiliated with Pelor."

[Marillion]

Leon Abbot
HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


Leon walks into the shop. Looking as though he feels mildly out of place, he casts his gaze around the shop, taking note of the drunken lout especially. Aye, lad, I wish I was with ye. As the efreeti describes the planar fork, he realizes that such an item might come in handy where he was headed. He walks up to the counter and injects himself into the conversation. "I do believe that I qualify as an upstandin' individual associated with Pelor, displaying a wooden disk with a sun etched into it as he says this, "and as it so happens, I am also in need o' one o' them forks. Perhaps we coul' split the costs?". With that, he turns toward the elf and extends his hand. "Me name's Leon Abbot. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, mr...?

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem

Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

"Zethiraem," Zeth says as he shakes Leon's hand, "from Ishka-Dolor, a pleasure to make your aquaintence. And yes, I'd be happy to split the cost."

[lostlittlebear]

HP 107/107 AC 32 Fort 22 Ref 17 Will 17 (no spells active)

Hearing the conversation taking place between the two customers, the drunk lets out a dry laugh.

Fishing out his holy symbol too, he joins the two at the shop's counter.

-hic-

"As it happens, I'm also an upstanding individual associated with Pelor."

"The name's Thoros - Gray Guard and specialist in anti-cult infiltration and operations."

"I don't suppose you'd be the other poor sods in the strike team for this suicide mission?"

[Frosty]

The genie raises an eyebrow when Thoros claims to be an upstanding individual.

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static active.

Fritz has much the same reaction as the efreeti to Thoros' claim. "You're a Gray Guard? he says incredulously. "Well, I suppose that the stories aren't all true." Still, thought Fritz, the man must be more than a simple drunk: he knew about the mission. Odd, thought Fritz; these other two fellows seem much more the type – they're sober, after all. Still, Fritz would need a fork.

"Fritz Bluebottle, gentlemen. I find myself in need of a planar fork. My affiliation with Pelor is... recent, but I am most obviously an individual of the highest quality, and would be delighted to divide the costs."

[Marillion]

Leon Abbot

HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


As Leon shakes Zethiraem's hand, he clasps his wrist, feeling for a concealed dagger. A simple tactic, but one that's probably saved Leon's life on at least one occasion. He grins warmly and releases the elf's hand.

Leon alone seems unfazed at the drunk's assertion to be an upstanding individual. He reintroduces himself and extends his hand towards Thoros and Fritz; should they take his hand, he will clasp their wrists as well. After all, one can never be too careful.

"So, we're all here then? Isn't that...convenient." A momentary scowl darkens his face.Calm down, old man. I'm sure Pelor does no' want ye dead...even if everyone else does. He smiles again, and addresses the group at large. "I mus' admit, this'll be tha first, eh, extraplanar adventure I've had, an' I'm quite at a loss as to wha' I'd need. Perhaps one o' ye could suggest something?

[Frosty]

The shopkeep gives Leon a brief look of frustration before he puts his professional face back on. "As I was saying...Planar forks for sale with special discounts today...very necessary for extraplanar adventures. If you buy 4 or more today, I'll even throw in a drink." He gives Thoros a look before quickly adding, "A drink of the restorative kind."

[Marillion]

Leon Abbot
HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None

Leon stares at the shopkeep for a second, then barks with mirth."Har! Well played! An' it seems that we will most certainly be taking those forks, an' tha' drink, friend. But surely tha's no' ALL we need?"

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth raises an eyebrow. "Well, I've found you should never go exploring the mysteries of the universe without a good towel... but we should probably start with the forks." He looks at the efreet. "How much?"

[Frosty]

Answering the elf, the efreeti responds, "1000 gold for the four forks, and you'll get a Potion of Cure Serious Wounds gratis as part of a limited-time promotion. The forks of course only act as a compass. You'll need your own method of transport, whether through spells or even a planar ship. Unfortunately, there are no Planar ships docked here anymore. One left The Hub about a week ago. I think it's called the Beast of Burden."

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

"Really?"

Zeth considers. He had left the crew of the Beast of Burden under friendly terms when he was ninety-nine, which would make it about one hundred and thirty-four years ago that he had last seen it. The whole crew would probably be different - except, perhaps, for Captain Jea Riftkin herself. As an elan, there was no way of knowing how old Riftkin was and little to no chance that she'd expired of old age, but there was always an element of danger to planar travel, and the odds may have caught up with even the captain in the last hundred years...

But that assumes that 134 years has passed releative to the *crew*... In all of that planar travel, they could have wound up on a plane with an altered time flow. Zeth mused on that. Either way, it would be nice to see the captain again, if she's still in command.

"Do you know who the Beast of Burden's captain was, and their stated destination?" Zeth asks carefully.

[Frosty]

The genie furrows his brows, thinking for a moment. "The only name I remember is Riftkin or Riftkins...I forgot which. I don't exactly make it my business to know the travel arrangements of every vessel docked in The Hug, but from the conversations I heard, they my be headed for Mechanus."

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
I'm gonna be lazy this time, since the post two above this one has the data.

Zeth blinks and grins crookedly as he gets out his 250gp. "Really? Hah... good times. Well, if they end up where we're going, more power to us, but I'm not going to drag them into our business if they don't know about it already."

[lostlittlebear]

HP 107/107 AC 32 Fort 22 Ref 17 Will 17 (no spells active)

The drunk sighs, realizing that there's probably no way he'll get a drunk around here. Shaking his head a few times, he passes a hand over his face and suddenly he's all business again.

Even as he hands over his money to the shopkeeper, Thoros remarks.

"You know people who routinely make trips to the Nine hells?"

"I must admit that this will be the first time off-plane for me. Most of my work deals with cultists on the Material Plane."

"Demons, I'm familiar with. Their home environment, not so much."

[Frosty]

The red wall of muscle passes his open hand over the profferred coins, and they just disappear as if by magic! "You'll likely find many demons on Avernus. They invade Baator on an almost daily basis, hearing the devils tell of it. If I were heading that way, I'd have handy some form of protection against fire. Avernus only has one type of rain: Fireballs." He gives a polite laugh. "Well, at least I would if I were not already unaffected by heat like I am. Conveniently, we do have several items to protect you against burns...most commonly in the form of rings."

[lostlittlebear]

"Sure, how much would one of these rings cost?"

(OOC: Eh, that question was actually directed at Zeth, but hey this way works out too.)

[Frosty]

"Depends on the version. We have the minor, the major, and the RISK-TAKER versions of the ring, competitively priced at 12,000, 28,000, and 44,000 gold respectively."

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static
active.

"Yes, very convenient, those rings. And very expensive." Fritz turns to the men he supposes will have to do as companions. "Personally, I've been able to manage. I'm not saying we won't be in a tight spot once in a while, might be inconvenienced somewhat on occasion. But those prices," the gnome sputters dramatically, "Ridiculous."

[lostlittlebear]

Fishing around in his pack, Thoros extracts a pink colored stone that glistens with magical light.

"I've learnt to trust experts."

"I'll trade my stone and 4000 gp for the minor version of the ring, if you please."

[Frosty]

"It is certainly not too expensive for people who wisht o explore the Nine Hells. Please give me a moment to examine the stone." After looking at it for a few seconds with his glowing-blue eyes, The efreeti takes out some sort of monocle and takes more time to examine the pink ioun stone. "Ahh I see. A stone that boosts the fortitude of its user. And in good condition too. Yes, I do believe this will be a fair trade." He brings out a ring apparently socketed with some rubies.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zethiraem just shrugs. "I don't have the wealth on hand - that I'm willing to part with - to buy such a thing. I suppose I'll have to make do with spells. In fact, I'm protected at least to the extent of your major ring as it is."

"That said, would you by any chance have a special on a scroll for Protection from Energy?"

[Frosty]

"We have such a scroll yes, but no specials for it today. We also have many more items of importance for the intrepid explorer into the Nine Hells. For example, should you have need of some forbidden knowledge of devilish secrets, we do have one copy of a Tome of Worldly Memory for sale. If you're worried about being separated during your trip, a few sets of our Sending Stones may help. You can communicate with each other once per day regardless of distance, assuming both wielders are still on the same plane."

[Marillion]

Leon Abbot

HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


Leon muses aloud "Hrmm...I'll think abou' tha' ring." as he hands over his 250 pieces for the forks. "Tha' Tome sounds pretty handy, though. How much? And what do ye think of them Sending Stones, friends? A good investment?"

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth shakes his head. "It sounds good, but I just don't have the disposable income for it. I'll take the scroll, though."

[lostlittlebear]

"The first rule for success in any endeavor is good communication. We don't need the sending stones, but without them I would HIGHLY recommend against splitting up."

"I don't suppose you'd have any bracers that provide protection against spells or natural attacks."

Pointing to the current bracers that adorn his arms, he continues.

"I'm looking to replace these with something more useful."

[Frosty]

"It would be 275 gold pieces. Would you want the arcane version or the divine version?" he asks Zeth.

To Leon, he responds, "The tome will cost 1500 gold."

Finally, to Thoros, he says, "Hmm...bracers eh? We've got one set of Vambraces of Warding left for 8000 gold. They protect a wearer of upstanding morality from ranged attacks." [MiC page 144]

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static
active.

Fritz pays his 250g, tapping his foot impatiently. Amateurs. Nervous, excitable amateurs. I bloody-well hope Pelor knows what he's doing.

[Marillion]

Leon Abbot

HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


"Aye, tha's a fair price. I'll take tha' Tome. What ha' ye got in tha way o' rods and protection from magic?

[Frosty]

Check the OOC thread I don't think you can afford it since you miscalculated your +2 Holy Surge Heavy Mace

The shopkeep hands over the tome after making 1500 of your gold disappear. "We have a few cloaks that might help your innate fortitute, speed, and will-power. Comes in handy against many spells."

[Jade_Tarem]

Zeth
Being lazy again.

"Arcane, and thank you for your business." Zeth sort of loses interest in any further products.

[Frosty]

275 is a typo. It's actually 375 gold. Whenever you guys finish shopping, feel free to Plane-shift...

[lostlittlebear]

"That sounds like a deal."

Unbuckling his bracers, Thoros hands them over to the shopkeeper. Counting out 3900 gp, he passes it over as well.

"Well, I'm done. Are we ready to leave?"

(OOC: Don't have MiC, what do the bracers do?)

[Frosty]

The efreeti happily conducts the exchange.
The bracers give you a +2 sacred bonus to AC vs ranged attacks if you are Good-aligned.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem

"I'm ready when you are. Who's doing the shift?"

[Marillion]

Leon Abbot

HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None

Leon looks down at his gut for a few seconds, and then frowns. He sighs, and says "That speedy one sounds nice, but I think I'll have ta pass."

"All right, lads, if we got everything, I'll bring us down. Join hands in a circle, if ye don't mind. Are ye ready?" Assuming everyone joins hands, Leon looks down and sighs, steeling himself. "All right then, we're off. PLANE SH-"


-IFT will be the first part of my next post:smalltongue:

BTW, my readied spells can be found on my sheet at any time and I'll update it every time I cast a spell. If you'd prefer a different method of spell-tracking, just let me know.

[Frosty]

OOC - Marillion, it's good that you corrected the weapon cost. Now, do you want to sell something else so you can afford the Tome, or just not buy the Tome at all?

[Marillion]

OOC: Yeah, I saw after I posted. I fixed it, and I did have enough to buy the tome. With my clerical error, I had 32,485 gold to spend. Minus 250 for the fork (32,235) and 1,500 for the tome (30,735). Then, my mace cost 30,000 more than I thought, leaving me with (735). I was under the impression that the masterwork cost was factored into the enhancement cost, but if I'm wrong, that'll still leave me with (435). So, I've got enough for the fork and the tome, but not much else.

[Frosty]

ooc - You guys also got a free Potion of Cure Serious wounds with the fork (just one though. You guys decide who actually carries it) Anyhow, I hope everyone's ready for Avernus?

[lostlittlebear]

Am ready as I'll ever be.

[Frosty]

OOC - Well if Isosceles if ready, I'll go ahead and describe what you guys see down in Avernus in a little bit

[Frosty]

Avernus...the entryway to Baator. The scene that greets you is one of blood viscera. A nearby river is red, and almost appears coagulated thanks to the near-constant influx of blood shed by devils and demons. Overhead, there appears to be multitudes of meteors burning as they streak through the atmosphere. One of you land on a small lump that could be a marroon-colored rock or just a blood-coated skull. In general the landscape can only be described as desolate.

Although none of that really catches your attention at this time as there are other, more IMMEDIATE concerns...in the form of large, SCARY-looking demons and devils...locked in combat with each other.

ROLL INITIATIVE! [I will describe the various combatants after I get back from lunch. You may also roll Knowledge (the planes) to see if you can identify the combatants.]

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static
active.

Initiative roll:

Knowledge (planes): [roll]1d20+16

[Isosceles]

Bah!

Knowledge (planes): [roll0]

[lostlittlebear]

Thoros
HP 107/107 AC 32 Fort 22 Ref 17 Will 17 (no spells active)

"Of all the bloody places to teleport into, why'd it haf ta be THIS ONE?"

Initiative: [roll0]

[Frosty]

check the ooc post for a big houserule change please.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

"It was more likely that we would shift into a battleground than not. There's no use in complaining about it now."

Checks:
Initiative: [roll0]
Knowledge (The Planes): [roll1]

[Frosty]

On the devil side:A) A creature as big as an ogre, with a vaguely humanoid shape. Hideous scales sheathe its body. Huge wings and a snaking, prehensile tail add to its intimidating appearance. It wields a mean-looking spiked chain.

B) Cloaked in fire and as tall as two humans, this hulking montser spreads its batlike wings and cracks its whiplike tail. Great scales cover its body like armor. It has large fans that drip with a hissing venom.

On the demon side: A) 4 hulking (but Medium-sized) monsters that look at first like a powerfully muscled orangutan, yet the cruelty that burns in their theumy red eyes signal hateful intelligence. Their visage are dominated each by a pair of oversized fangs that jut from its lower jaw. Their fur are rusty red and matted with filth.

B) The fiend stands 12 ft. tall and wields a massive greataxe carved with jagged runes and a glittering red ruby set into the base of its shaft. It has crimson skin, clawed hands, and the head of a leering demonic hyena with silver eyes and great slavering fangs. A wirthing snake protrudes from the side of the demon'sneck, coiling and hissing menacingly.

C) A towering (Huge) figure strides across the blasted terrain, its splayed feet sending tremors through the ground with each step. Its overly long arms are thick as tree trunks, and it has a leering, demonic bison's head with forward sweeping horns. As it appraoches, it drops to all fours, lumbering over the ground on its knuckles like a building-sized gorilla.

D) A lithe and graceful woman clad in a chain shirt...or would be if not for the sharp talons, vacant white eyes, cloven feet, oh and the four writhing, ten-foot-long, sting-tipped tentacles protruding from her sides.
There are also corpses of a large number of various devils and demons strewn about. You guys are in the THICK of the battle. Please make a Will save everyone vs the fear aura(s). Just one roll from everyone is fine. Remember that you're all within 10 feet of a Paladin. Still waiting for Leon Abbot's init and Knowledge rolls as well.

For Fritz Bluebottle:All you manage to identify are the 4 Bar-Lguras. You know that they are standard Tanari'ris that often serve as scouts for other demonic forces. You also know that they can pounce on foes with great ferocity, clawing and biting before its victim can even react. You know that their DR can be overcome bu Good weapons or Cold Iron weapons, and that they do have some spell resistance.

For Zeth:You identify all of them, although some you know less about than others.

Devil A is a Horned Devil. You know that it has standard Baatezu traits, DR that is only penetrated by a weapon that is Good AND Silver. You know it has regeneration that is only overcome by the same in terms of weaponry and spells with the Good descriptor. You know it has SR, various SLAs, a fear aura, and the ability to Stun enemies with its spiked chain.

Devil B is a Pit Fiend. You know that it has standard Baatezu traits, DR that is only penetrated by a weapon that is Good AND Silver. You know it has regeneration that is only overcome by the same in terms of weaponry and spells with the Good descriptor. You know it has SR, various SLAs, a fear aura and other nasties but you can't quite remember at the moment, given the fact that you're busy trying to make the save vs the fear aura.

Demon A are 4 Bar-Lguras [FC 1]. You know that they are standard Tanari'ris that often serve as scouts for other demonic forces. You also know that they can pounce on foes with great ferocity, clawing and biting before its victim can even react. You know that their DR can be overcome bu Good weapons or Cold Iron weapons, and that they do have some spell resistance. They have various SLAs in cluding Darkness, Cause Fear, Dispel Magic, See Invisibility, Telekinesis, Disguise Self, Invisibility, Major Image, and Greater Teleport. They can also see invisible foes, and unlike other demons, they can transport other creatures with its abduction ability, even if those creatures are unwilling.

Demon B is a Molydeus [FC 1]. You know they have standard tanar'ri traits, spell resistance, and some form of damage reduction. You know they heal at a ridiculous fast rate.They are comparable to the balors in power. Some serve as generals in Abyssal armies.

Demon C is a Goristro [FC 1]. You know they are among the largest tanar'ri and are used as living seige engines or battle platforms by other demons. Not only does a goristro possess the standard resistances and immunities of a tanar'ri, but also it heals its own wounds remarkably fast. They are capable of clambering along walls like a spider or floating up into the air using levitation. Against fors they still can't reach, they hurl massive boulders. They have DR overcome by Cold Iron OR Good, and they do have Spell Resistance.

Demon D is a Lilitu [FC 1]. You know that they are, in a sense, evolved versions of Succubi. Besides the usual tanar'ri traits, you know they have DR that is overcome by cold iron OR Good weapons. They have SR, although any sort of magic of a Divine nature has a better chance of piercing the spell resistance and affecting the Lilitu. You also know that lilitus can cast divine spells like a cleric can, in addition to their slew of SLAs. A lilitu takes great delight in corrupting priests into unknowing worshipers of demon lords. They have poisonous stingers that cloud the senses and leech away life energy.

[Marillion]

Leon Abbot


HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


"-IFT oh holy children of the Sun protect us." Steeling himself for the inevitable conflict, Leon wracked his brain for anything that might be helpful.

Initiative: [roll0]
Knowledge (Planes) [roll1]
Will save: [roll2]
Sorry, I was at work.

[Frosty]

Here's the map guys:

Copy and paste this text at http://pages.infinit.net/pdclarke/mmee/index.html
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click in "Cycle grid" to activate the grid. I will post Initiative and stuff after all Will saves are rolled.

Marillion: Leon's roll tells him only about as much as what Fritz knows, so go look at this spoiler up above.

[Marillion]

I'm getting a 404 error when I try to click the link.

[Frosty]

Right sorry. This is the right link: http://pages.infinit.net/pdclarke/mmee/index.html

[Frosty]

Initiative:
Pit Fiend = 22
Horned Devil = 19
Leon abbot = 18
Thoros = 17
Molydeus = 16
Lilitu = 15
Goristro = 14
Bar Lguras= 13
Isosceles = 12
Zeth = 7

Please finish rolling those Will saves.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Will Save: [roll0]

[Marillion]

I do hate to be a bother, but apparently my computer is incapable of handling Java Runtime Environment at this time. If someone could take a screencap of the map for me, I'd love you forever give you a cookie be very grateful.

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static
active.

Will save: [roll0]

[Frosty]

Round 1:

Fritz is the only one who fails the save vs Fear. He is Panicked for 18 rounds and will run away from the Pit Fiend at top speed (unless someone suppresses or dispels the effect).

The Pit Fiend narrows its eyes, and within moments a fireball springs forth from his finger and crashes upon an area close to him, engulfing the 4 Bar-Lguras, the Molydeus, the Lilitu, and himself. The 4 Bar-Lguras scream in pain as the fire washes over them (26 damage each). The Lilitu just grunts lightly as she nimble dodges the worst of the wave (8 damage). The Molydeus laughs as the heat wave simply...disperses as it gets close to him.

Not done yet, the Pit Fiend continues its assault! It says a glutteral word in Inferno translating roughly into "Stun" and the Lilitu suddenly drops the unholy symbol it was wielding, and appears to be seeing stars.

The Horned devilmakes a flurry of attacks with its spiked chain and bite and tail slap against the GIGANTIC Goristro before it, but the Goristro's tough hide causes all but one of its attacks (a spiked chain attack) to bounce off harmlessly. The Goristro seems a momentarily shaken by the chain attack (24 damage), but shakes it off quickly.

Leon's turn!

Here is the map for those that need it in picture format: http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/2097/mapir.png

[lostlittlebear]

"Guys, I say we stay out of this and clean up the mess that's left," Thoros mutters under his breath. "Aint no point killing demons when they killing themselves for us."

[Marillion]

HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


"Aye, I think I'd have to agree with ye. Le's just back off, real slowlike, see if we can't find a place to wait it out." Leon waits for the others to act, not wanting to be the first to move, keeping an eye on the proceedings.

OOC: Holding action.

Also, I assume that each square on your map is 5 feet?

[Frosty]

Note that some of you ARE being Threatened by the enemy right now. Especially that nasty Goristro with 15ft reach.

Each square is 5 ft. And note that Fritz looks like he's about to FREAK out and just bolt, possibly attracting more attention.

And what is Thoros's action?

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static
active. Panicked
"No, no, no, no, we really ought to run away at top speed!" Eyes wide with fear, the gnome does just that.

Full round action: running as far north on your map as he can (90 ft).

[lostlittlebear]

Thoros
HP 107/107 AC 34 [35 against Goristo (Dodge Target)] Fort 22 Ref 17 Will 17 (Rolibar's Gambit active, all opponents gain +4 to attack and damage rolls against him)

Better the demons target me than my allies. After all, I'm a paladin and I signed up for this Thoros thinks, moving towards the most obvious threat. Grabbing a bottle of alcohol from his pack, he mixes it with a potion of enlarge person and downs it in a single swig. Even as he rapidly expands in size, Thoros yells out an insult.

"Look here, ya demons! Pelor's gonna kick your ass!"

Deliberately opening up his guard, Thoros hopes to lure the demons into a rash attack.


5-ft stepping towards the Goristro and using a standard action to drink a bottle of alcohol, a move action to drink a potion of enlarge person, as well as activating Rolibar's Gambit. Taking INT damage and increasing Dex by 4. (8 Alcohol Points)

I get one AoO if people hit me on an attack, and one AoO and one trip attempt if the Goristo misses. I'll be using all my AoOs to make trip attempts. If the opponent is prone already I'll just AoO him normally.

[Frosty]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static
active. Panicked
"No, no, no, no, we really ought to run away at top speed!" Eyes wide with fear, the gnome does just that.

Full round action: running as far north on your map as he can (90 ft).
Fritz went out of order. It wasn't his initiative yet. Unles you mean he WILL do that on his initiative.


Thoros
HP 107/107 AC 34 [35 against Goristo (Dodge Target)] Fort 22 Ref 17 Will 17 (Rolibar's Gambit active, all opponents gain +4 to attack and damage rolls against him)

Better the demons target me than my allies. After all, I'm a paladin and I signed up for this Thoros thinks, moving towards the most obvious threat. Grabbing a bottle of alcohol from his pack, he downs it in a single swig, yelling out a taunt as he does so.

"Look here, ya demons! Pelor's gonna kick your ass!"

Deliberately opening up his guard, Thoros hopes to lure the demons into a rash attack.

OOC:
5-ft stepping towards the Goristro and using a full-round action to drink a bottle of alcohol, as well as activating Rolibar's Gambit. Taking INT damage and increasing Dex by 4. (18 Alcohol Points)

I get one AoO if people hit me on an attack, and one AoO and one trip attempt if they miss. I'll be using all my AoOs to make trip attempts. If the opponent is prone already I'll just AoO him normally.

1) You sure you want to do this? First of all, you don't threaten anyone right now. With your 5ft. reach, the Goristro can hit you with impunity and you can'tdo jack to him him back given his 15ft. reach.

2) I don't see how you'd get an AoO *and* a trip attempt. Usually you'd need a feat called Elusive Target or somethingto have that kind of ability right? Robilar's Gambit only makes them provoke once from you (which you CAN use as a trip attempt of course)

3) The Goristro is humongous and seems to be made of 110% muscle. You gather that trying to trip this guy may be a losing proposition.

Current initiative:
Initiative:
Pit Fiend = 22
Horned Devil = 19
Thoros = 17 <------- currently here, waiting for confirmation that he really wants to activate the Gambit given that he doesn't threaten currently.
Molydeus = 16
Lilitu = 15
Goristro = 14
Bar Lguras= 13
Fritz = 12
Zeth = 7

Leon abbot = ?? (delaying initiative)

[Isosceles]

OOC: Yeah, I meant that I will do that. But if we're going through in order, I'll re-post it for sake of organization once my turn comes around.

[Frosty]

OOC: Yeah, I meant that I will do that. But if we're going through in order, I'll re-post it for sake of organization once my turn comes around.

No problem. See, sometimes, especially when people are Delaying their Initiative to see what other players do, people get confused and think that you actually went to they can now enter their initiative.

[lostlittlebear]

And this is what you get for posting at 12 am in the morning - sleep addled retardation. I totally meant to drink a potion of Enlarge person using my move action, which, after moving a 5ft step SE, would have me threatening the Goristro. Of course, this also means less Alcohol Points... which means I'm editing my earlier post.

The extra trip attempt comes from Defensive Throw, it's on my char sheet and in CWar. Basically if your dodge target misses you you get a free trip attempt.

Did I not say Dodge Target? Gah, stupid stupid me.

EDIT: And about the 110% manliness of the Goristo, in that case I'll just AoO him, though Defensive Throw specifically only lets me trip him so I'll try anyway.

EDITED EDIT: I'm going off to sleep now, so in case this revised series of events still results in me doing something stupid, feel free to delay my initiative. Hopefully in the morning I will be less stupidz

[Frosty]

And this is what you get for posting at 12 am in the morning - sleep addled retardation. I totally meant to drink a potion of Enlarge person using my move action, which, after moving a 5ft step SE, would have me threatening the Goristro. Of course, this also means less Alcohol Points... which means I'm editing my earlier post.

The extra trip attempt comes from Defensive Throw, it's on my char sheet and in CWar. Basically if your dodge target misses you you get a free trip attempt.

Did I not say Dodge Target? Gah, stupid stupid me.

EDIT: And about the 110% manliness of the Goristo, in that case I'll just AoO him, though Defensive Throw specifically only lets me trip him so I'll try anyway.

You got the two mixed up. Your booze takes a move-action to drink. A potion always takes a standard action to quaff. :smallbiggrin:

[lostlittlebear]

So I did.

I think all the alcohol my character is drinking is affecting me too.

[Frosty]

Current initiative:
Initiative:
Pit Fiend = 22
Horned Devil = 19
Thoros = 17
Molydeus = 16
Lilitu = 15
Goristro = 14
Bar Lguras= 13
Fritz = 12 <------- currently here, but Jade_Tarem can post since Fritz runs.
Zeth = 7

Leon abbot = ?? (delaying initiative)

The (now enlarged) drunken master enters into apparently an open posture, and insults the dim-witted and easily-angered Goristro.

The molydeus orders its dancing axe to strike at the Pit Fiend as it also wades in with its claws and bites. The Pit Fiend's tough hide makes all but one attack (axe) to glance off harmlessly! The Lilitu stands there, stunned.

The Goristro looks angry (when does it not?), and stoops down low to GORE the paladin! The first slam hits, and Thoros attempts to use the opening he created to take the huge demon down using leverage. However, he underestimates just how SKILLED the demon is, despite how dim-witted it looks. He fails to take the demon down, and that gives the Goristro another opening with which to attack the paladin!

Thoros, undaunted, manages to attack the demon back again, although this time it was a normal attack instead of one designed to take down the monster. The demon has one final attack with its horns, and once again Thoros whacks the demon back! Thoros is looking extremely hurt right now.

The 4 Bar'Lguras only attempt to touch the Pit Fiend for some reason.

OOC: Molydeus hits Pit Fiend for 14 damage.

Goristro performs a full-attack (2 slams) on Thoros:

The first slam attack hits for 43 damage. This provokes from Thoros who tries to Trip the Goristro. However, Thoros's Strength bonus + BAB + 1d20 can't beat the Goristro's Str bonus + BAB + 10 even on a 20, so Thoros fails, which provokes from the Goristro. The Goristro takes his AoO as a normal slam attack, and hits Thoros for 42 damage. This provokes from Thoros who decides to try a normal attack. It hits for 4 damage after DR (unless your attack counts as Good or Cold Iron).

Then the Goristro tries to gore Thoros with its second attack, and luckily that misses. Thoros hits back with an AoO, which does 6 damage after DR.

The 4 Bar'Lguras attempt to Abduct the Pit Fiend, who makes the saves easily.
To lostlittlebear: For the future, could you also put in your posts the damage you do after your size increases and all that so I don't have to calculate it myself each time? :-p Remember that Enlarge Person lowers your Dex by 2 and increases your Strength by 2 (which increases damage), and your 1d10 Unarmed becomes 2d8 unarmed thanks to the size increase. You should do 2d8+1d4+9 in your current state. Don't forget to update how many potions, HP, and booze you have left, etc.

Fritz's turn!

[Frosty]

Map update!

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[Marillion]

Leon

HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None

Leon's mouth drops open in shock. "Or...We coul' do THAT." Leon draws his mace and runs up to Thoros's leg, touching him and willing positive energy into Thoros's body. "I cannae help but feel that tha' was a BAD IDEA, lad."

OOC

Move action: Drawing the mace and moving directly behind Thoros on his right
Standard: Used CCW as the domain spell, maximizing it with the Radiant Servant class feature for 32 (4d8)+15 (caster level 14 +1 for Healing domain) (47) hp healed.

[Isosceles]

Fritz runs as per my last (too early) post.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth swoops up and back, and appraises the fight they've dropped into. "Thoros! This is not a fight we want to become involved in."

Zeth rattles off a quick incantation, and a sphere of purity enmeshes him.

"Fall back."

Moving as far up and back (45 degree angle) as a 50ft. fly speed will take me, and casting Magic Circle against Evil.

[lostlittlebear]

I'm getting on a flight, so I'll just post my initiative count now.

Thoros
HP 107/107 AC 31 [37 against Goristo (Dodge Target/Smite Evil)] Fort 22 Ref 17 Will 17

Thoros breathes a sigh of relief as Leon's healing energies course through his body.

"That did not go well."

Glancing at Zethiraem, he yells.

"Get the rest out of here! I'll distract them long enough for you to fly them out!"

Immediately taking up a far more conventional fighting posture, he roars in fury as his broken bottle glows with holy light.

"SMITE EVILL!!!!"

Smite Evil Full Attacking the Goristo, using Power Attack for 5, spending Alcohol Points on Str (6 points left)

Attack 1: [roll0]
Damage 1: [roll1]+[roll2] = 51
Attack 2: [roll3]
Damage 2: [roll4]+[roll5] = 46

EDIT: Forgot to add the +2 damage from increased Str, corrected it in the totals.

[Frosty]

Current initiative:
Initiative:
Pit Fiend = 22
Horned Devil = 19
Thoros = 17 <------- Currently here.
Molydeus = 16
Lilitu = 15
Goristro = 14
Bar Lguras= DEAD
Fritz = 12
Zeth = 7
Leon abbot = 6

Zeth flies back and up, and is now approximately 35 ft. up in the air and 35 ft. back from his starting position.

Fritz runs north, terrified (can he run 90 ft. a round? He is small so only has a 20move speed right? So Run is 60 ft. for him?

The Pit Fiend stares intently at the Goristro and the Molydeus. The Goristro ignores the stare, but the Molydeus appears to stare back and do nothing else...not even moving. The Pit Fiend fires off another ball of fire at the speed of thought, this time completely burning the 4 Bar'Lguras to crispiness. The corpses turn to cinder and goo. The Molydeus appears to not move at ALL to try to dodge the flames...and it washes over him, burning him a bit. The Lilitu, even though stunned, still manages to avoid the worst of the flames.

Then, surprisingly, the Pit Fiend shouts something out...in COMMON! "CUT OFF HIS HEAD. HE'S HELD! PLEASE! YOU'LL HAVE MY GRATITUDE." as he points at the Molydeus A normally proud Pit Fiend...desperately asking for help? All of you but Fritz can see that the devil is actually holding on to something that doesn't look like a weapon, but you can't quite tell what it is.

The Horned Devil quickly adds, "Big human, kill the one just a few feet behind you. That demon's helpless! I'll deal with the Goristro." And with that he swings his spiked chain again at the Goristro, landing two solid blows and the last glancing off the tough hide. The amazing blows friom the cruel-looking chain appears to leave the Goristro seeing stars!

Pit Fiend: Standard Action to use Mass Hold Person SLA. Doesn't get pass SR of Goristro, but the Molydeus isn't so lucky and even fails the save. Swift action to use Quickened Fireball SLA, killing the 4 Bar'Lguras. Molydeus can't move and didn't roll a natural 20 so he gets burned for the full amount (30 after fire resistance). Lilitu makes Reflex save and only takes 10 fire damage. Pit Fiend spends Move action asking for help from you guys.

Horned Devil: Full-attack on the Goristro, dealing 18 and 21 damage. Goristro fails a fort save and is stunned for an unknown number of rounds.

Thoros's turn...which I'll do for him on the next post.

[Frosty]

Current initiative:
Initiative:
Pit Fiend = 22
Horned Devil = 19
Thoros = 17
Molydeus = DEAD
Lilitu = 15 (stunned)
Goristro = 14 (stunned)
Bar Lguras= DEAD
Fritz = 12
Zeth = 7 <------- Currently here.
Leon abbot = 6

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Thoros: HP 69/107 AC 30 (33 vs Goristro. Smite+Dodge) Fort 22 Ref 16 (-2 Dex from Enlarge Person) Will 17 SIX Alcohol points left.
I'll assume that Thoros will still spend 2 pts to gain 4 Str so that he'll be extra sure of killing the Molydeus. Oh by the way, don't forget that giving yourself Dex above 18 won't give you more AC, since your max Dex bonus is +4 with your armor.
Seeing an opportunity to end one large threat, Thoros carefully but quickly scuttles back a few feet and aims his broken bottle carefully. With extreme concentration, he JABS the bottle into the Molydeus's helpless neck with all his might! The molydeus spurts ichor from the HUGE wound for a second...and then his entire body melts into goo.

"HAH! Take THAT!" Turning around, he points to the Goristro, his bottle suddenly glowing with holy energy. "You're NEXT!"

The Goristro and the Lilitu still appear to be seeing stars, and don't do anything except try to clear their heads. Fritz is still too scared to do anything but run. Zeth's turn!
Thoros 5 ft. steps to get into position to perform a Coup-de-grace on the Molydeus as a full-round action. The Goristro is Stunned and can't perform an AoO to try to disrupt Thoros. Thoros power attacks for 12 and the attack is too much and the Molydeus rolls a natural 1 on the Fort save and DIES! Thoros then designates the Gorsitro for the target of Smite Evil.

[Isosceles]

OOC: Actually, it is 90 ft because I took that "Fast" trait (+ 10 ft move speed).

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zethiraem raises an eyebrow. "Fly them out how, exactly?"

He shakes his head when the devils offer their tactical advice. "If that's how it's going to be..."

Zeth performs a complex spell, taking nearly a full six seconds to do it. When he's done, a storm cloud materializes almost instantly over the lilitu, stopping short of the pit fiend, and furiously rains foul-smelling acids on her.

Taking a full round action to cast Acid Storm on the Lilitu (wasn't really ready for demons... nearly all of Zeth's current damage spells are Electricity-based).

Acid Storm doesn't allow spell resistance.
Damage = [roll0] acid damage. Reflex save DC 27 for half.

[Frosty]

The Lilitu scream out in pain as it doesn't manage to avoid the rain of acid-ness. (31 damage after resists)

Leon's turn! He is currently not threatened by the Goristro thanks to the demon being stunned. Feel free to cast normally. But remember, when you ARE threatened, the DC is 15 + 2x spell level.

[Marillion]

Leon

HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None

Devils asking for help? Well, the enemy of my enemy...

Leon focuses energy in the palm of his hand, then extends his arm, pointing at the enormous bull-headed demon. A ray of brilliant light shoots out of his hand, aimed at the monstrosity.


OOC: You are correct, sir, and my bad.
Spell: Searing light
Ranged touch attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Damage type: Untyped

[Frosty]

The Goristro roars as Leon manages to squeak past his spell resistance. It still looks relatively healthy, but at least it is severely outnumbered now (and still stunned).

Leon gets past the SR, and deals the full 24 damage.

[Frosty]

Current initiative:
Initiative:
Pit Fiend = 22
Horned Devil = 19
Thoros = 17 <------- Currently here.
Molydeus = DEAD
Lilitu = 15 (stunned)
Goristro = 14 (stunned)
Bar Lguras= DEAD
Fritz = 12
Zeth = 7
Leon abbot = 6

The Pit Fiend speaks another "Stun" at the weakened Lilitu in Inferno, and the Lilitu continues to shudder and see stars. "She's not doing anything for another half a minute..." proclaims the Pit Fiend as he flies over into flanking position to prepare to attack the Goristro next.

The horned Devil continues to pound on the Goristro, landing another 2 solid hits. The Goristro does not appeared to have recovered from the previous round's blows yet.

It is now Thoros's action!

PW: Stun on the Lilitu from the Pit Fiend. Move next to the Goristro.
The Horned Devil 4 ft. steps and then performs a full-attack, doing 20 and 22 damage to the Goristro.

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[lostlittlebear]

Thoros
HP 107/107 AC 31 [37 against Goristo (Dodge Target/Smite Evil)] Fort 22 Ref 17 Will 17 (Rolibar's Gambit active)
"Die, foul fiend! May the Material Plane's finest ale cleanse thy sins!"

Stepping forward, Thoros unleashes a barrage of blows on the stunned Goristo. Even as he does so, his body assumes the seemingly open fighting stance of before.


Same thing. Smite Evil Full Attacking the Goristo, using Power Attack for 5, spending Alcohol Points on Str (4 points left).

Attack 1:[roll0]
Damage 1:[roll1]+[roll2]
Attack 2: [roll3]
Damage 1:[roll4]+[roll5]

I'm going to try and do some extra damage with Rolibars, hopefully the Goristo attacks me when he's not stunned. Cleric, I think I might need some heals though - the last slam HURT.

EDIT: Is that a crit?

[Frosty]

ooc - not a crit. Improvised weapons have a 20/x2 crit range. Also, you need to read the OOC posts. You copied and pasted your previous info, which is wrong. Your HP, AC, AC vs Goristro, Reflex save, and attack rolls are wrong. It should be a +24 total bonus right now thanks. It *was* 23, but the fact that you're large drops it to 22. But you're flanking the Goristro, which ups it to 24. The Goristro is Stunned dropping its AC by 2 so it's easier to hit but that's on my end. But the most important part is: Where is your third attack? You get 2 iteratives you know with BAB 12.

Here's what your stat line should look like: Thoros: HP 69/107 AC 30 (33 vs Goristro. Smite+Dodge) Fort 22 Ref 16 (-2 Dex from Enlarge Person) Will 17 FOUR Alcohol points left.

[Frosty]

Current initiative:
Initiative:
Pit Fiend = 22
Horned Devil = 19
Thoros = 17
Molydeus = DEAD
Lilitu = 15 (stunned)
Goristro = 14 (stunned)
Bar Lguras= DEAD
Fritz = 12
Zeth = 7 <------- Currently here.
Leon abbot = 6

The Lilitu and the Goristro do not act, but the Goristro seems to have cleared it head and is now able to threaten. He looks be missing some chunks of his muscles from the relentless attacks from Thoros and the Horned Devil, but is far from down yet. Fritz is now far away enough to not need to run anymore, but he's not willing to go back into the fight (15 rounds of fear left). Zeth's turn!

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth drifts to the right as he considers his options. He quickly makes up his mind, though, and his left had flashes out, causing an explosion of bright sparkles to erupt around the Goristro. He spends the next couple of seconds casting a quick and simple divination to improve his aim...

Maintaining Altitude, moving 20 feet to Zeth's right (left on the map).

Using the first of three daily Major Esoterica instances to cast Glitterdust as a swift action.

Using the standard action to cast True Strike, which, if I'm reading the spell description correctly, lasts until the end of his next turn or his next attack roll, whichever comes first.

Glitterdust: -40 penalty to hide checks. No Save or SR allowed.

Will Save (Non-mind affecting) DC 23 vs. Blindness. No SR allowed.

[Frosty]

The Goristro looks up as the sprinkles of glitterness falls upon him, and ROARS as he starts grabbing at his eyes, perhaps no longer able to see!

Leon's turn!

[Marillion]

Leon
HP: 99/99
AC: 25
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None

Leon rolled his eyes. "All righ, boy, ye make this'un last, ye hear?" Taking care not to attract too much attention to himself, he once more wills energy into Thoros' body via his shin.


Spell: Cure Serious Wounds, maximized as per the Maximize Healing class feature, for a total of 39 points healed (3d8 {24} + 15)
Concentration check, if needed: [roll0]
CSW is 3rd level, meaning I succeed on anything not 1.

[Frosty]

Current initiative:
Initiative:
Pit Fiend = 22
Horned Devil = 19
Thoros = 17 <------- Currently here.
Molydeus = DEAD
Lilitu = 15 (stunned)
Goristro = 14 (stunned)
Bar Lguras= DEAD
Fritz = 12
Zeth = 7
Leon abbot = 6

The Pit Fiend seems to be waiting for the right chance to do something, and the Horned devil meanwhile continues his assault, landing 3 solid blows with the spiked chain. The Goristro has the fortitude to remain in the fight, but he is bleeding profusely. It is at this point that the Pit Fiend setps in and commands the Goristro to be "Stunned" and alas the Goristro's innate resistance to magic could not protect it. "Quick, finish it off!"

Full attack by the Horned Devil. Pit Fiend PW: Stuns, getting past the SR. Thoros can feel free to full-attack or Flurry, although he really should make three instead of two since he can.

[lostlittlebear]

Sorry about the mechanical mistakes, I've been posting in intervals of 5 minutes of net time I've snatched from the spotty internet in my Hotel.

Just one question, why do I have 69/107 HP? I thought I was healed from my damage earlier in the fight? I got hit once and healed twice, didn't I?

Nevertheless, I'll use your statline from now on.

Thoros
HP 69/107 AC 30 (33 vs Goristro. Smite+Dodge) Fort 22 Ref 16 Will 17

"I don't know why you're helping us, but I'll take my wins when I can get it!"

"PELOR!"

With this mighty warcry, Thoros unleashes three deadly attacks against the Goristo.


Full Attack, still boosting strength. TWO alcohol points left.

Attack 1: [roll0]
Damage 1: [roll1]+[roll2]
Attack 2: [roll3]
Damage 2: [roll4]+[roll5]
Attack 3: [roll6]
Damage 3: [roll7]+[roll8]

[Frosty]

The Lilitu and the Goristros are both still stunned, and the Goristro looks like it's about to fall. Zeth's turn.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth pops off a quick spell to make his next spell more effective against warded creatures. Then he spends several seconds casting a big spell, after which a thin green beam shoots from his finger, ripping through the air toward the Lilitu.

Swift Action cast time on True Casting to up Zeth's next spell penetration roll by 10.

Use the main round to cast Disintegrate.
Ranged Touch Attack Roll: [roll0] (Burns True Strike)
Caster Level Check: [roll1] (Burns True Casting)

Forgot the spell damage rolls. Information in the OOC thread.

[Frosty]

The Lilitu is now no longer seeing stars, as it is no longer seeing much of anything. The green destructo-ray flies unerringly towards the Lilitu, penetrating all of her defenses, and obliterates her completely, leaving only ashes (which should be gathered up as material components for a Disintegrate spell).

Leon's turn! The Goristro is fairly close to you and still stunned!

[Marillion]

Leon

HP: 99/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


Seeing that the giant buffalo-thing was looking unsteady, Leon runs forward towards it's leg and hefts his glowing mace in both of his hands. He swings it as hard as he can into the monster's shin, leaving a trail of golden light. "That'll learn ya!"


Expending one holy surge on Attack1: Damage1: [roll1]+[roll2] + 4 (STR) +2 (Enhancement)
Attack2:[roll] 1d20+10 Damage2: [roll3]+[roll4] + 4 (STR) +2 (Enhancement)
All attacks are good aligned for the purpose of overcoming DR

Quick question: When attacking two handed, you add your 1.5 your STR bonus. If your STR bonus is an odd number, do you round up or down? I assumed down, but if otherwise, just add 1 to each damage total.

I can't full-attack after moving. DUH. So ignore the second set of rolls.

[Frosty]

Leon's swing bounces against the tough skin of the Goristro.

The Horned devil continues the pounding punishment, and the Pit Fiend finally manages to decapitate the last demon. Heavy breathing is heard all around. Fritz feels he is at a safe enough distance now.

[Frosty]

The Pit Fiend turns to face you three. "You have my thanks, mortals. You may have aided devil-kind more than you know. Are you Blood War mercenaries?"

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static active.

If able to do so, Fritz will attempt to sneak back to his companions.
Stealth (if applicable): [roll0]

[Frosty]

The Pit Fiend has apparently switched off his fear aura, and Fritz is able to sneak back, although when Fritz gets close to the Pit Fiend, the Pit Fiend suddenly looks around, alarmed. "Who goes there?"

[lostlittlebear]

Thoros
HP 69/107 AC 31 Fort 22 Ref 16 Will 17

Stepping forward, Thoros addresses the Pit Fiend.

"Yes, we're mercenaries, but it appears our Plane Shift messed up. We were supposed to meet our employer here, but evidently we've Shifted to the wrong place."
Bluff check?

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth shrugs at Thoros. "It's no fault of Leon's. Plane shifting is very hard to manage with any accuracy. I doubt that I could have done better."

[Marillion]

Leon


HP: 99/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None

Leon cast a sideways glance at Zethiraem. "Thank ye fer that. I think."

Addressing the devils now, Leon spoke frankly. "Dinnae worry abou' tha' gnome. He's with us. He'd'a helped us out, but...well, ye know how difficult it be ta resist tha demon magic for mortals withou' tha proper trainin'."

Leon looks the devils over, trying to get a feel for their body language. Never let yer guard down...


Sense Motive check, to determine if the devils intend to attack us. [roll0]

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static active.

If there is one thing which will allow Fritz to overcome his fear, it is his pride. Leon's explanation causes the gnome's eyes to flash, and he bursts from his hiding spot. He splutters, "'Without the proper training!' Good gods! I'd have helped out, but my training dictates... prudence." Under his breath he continues to mutter: "Lack of training. The impudence!"

[Frosty]

Thoros
HP 69/107 AC 31 Fort 22 Ref 16 Will 17

Stepping forward, Thoros addresses the Pit Fiend.

"Yes, we're mercenaries, but it appears our Plane Shift messed up. We were supposed to meet our employer here, but evidently we've Shifted to the wrong place."
Bluff check?

The Pit Fiend looks at the gnome, unipressed. "That wasn't demonic magic that made the gnome run. He can't be that great of a mercenary if he can't retain his...composure around the Baatezu."

ooc - Yes, please make a bluff check. I've been at DundraCon this weekend and I'll be gone until tonight. Sorry for the absence.

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3, Telepathic Static active.
Bah! It was a tactical retreat, perfectly rational given the circumstances. It's just a pity that my companions will not follow my lead. If they did, they might discover why I am, in fact, the greatest of mercenaries.

[Marillion]

Leon

HP: 99/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


Leon made a small noise that sounded like a snort that had forcibly mated with a chuckle, but otherwise kept silent. Have it yer way, lad.

[Frosty]

Thoros
HP 69/107 AC 31 Fort 22 Ref 16 Will 17

Stepping forward, Thoros addresses the Pit Fiend.

"Yes, we're mercenaries, but it appears our Plane Shift messed up. We were supposed to meet our employer here, but evidently we've Shifted to the wrong place."
Bluff check?

"Alright...so you're mercenaries...and at least 3 of you are competent. And who is your employer exactly? Which devil hired you Breeders anyways? The help is appreciated, and there might be more work coming your way if you can keep delivering."

[lostlittlebear]

Thoros
HP 69/107 AC 31 Fort 22 Ref 16 Will 17

Thoros flinches slightly at the demon's questioning, though he tries his best to keep it out of his face. His knowledge would probably not be able to stand up to the demon's quizzing.

Shrugging slightly, he waves at his other party members.

"Don't ask me about the details - I'm just hired muscle. These guys signed the contract with out employers."

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth lands and tries to look calm. "Our employer wished to remain anonymous, but we're certainly willing to hear more about the situation here."

[Frosty]

The Horned Devil raises an eyebrow. "Those who are not invited to Baator by someone with authority here are granted no protection. I would urge you to reconsider. Officially, you four are here illegally, but since you've given us aid, I think we can make an exeption to the usual rules Urzguz?"

The Pit Fiend nods. "Yes, you four will have to come with us to see Bel. If you can convince him that you're useful enough to be allowed to roam Avernus, then so be it, but we can't just let you wander off right now. Your performace here should cast you in a favourable light."

[Marillion]

Leon


HP: 99/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None

Leon bows his head. "Tha'll be much appreciated."

[lostlittlebear]

Thoros

Thoros shrugs his shoulders, wrapping his arms round his head.

"S'long as I'm paid, I don't really care."

[Frosty]

The two devils look over at the elf and the gnome, expecting those two to come quietly as well. It would be so much less messy than the alternative...

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem

"Certainly."

[Isosceles]

"I suppose so." Under his breath: "I still think this is a very bad idea."

[Frosty]

It takes several hours for you all to reach a...well...it can only be described a fortress, but you all feel this doesn't really do the compound in question enough justice. Those of you that make a DC 20 Knowledge (the planes) check know that this is called the Bronze Citadel, and it is an ever-expanding fortress that serves as the principal bulwark against demonic invasion. There are multiple work crews of least devils continually slaving to repair the citadel and build new walls and war marchines in concentric circles around the original citadel.

Urzguz the Pit Fiend siply looks at the other devils, and there seems to be a nod between them as they communicate wordlessly and let the mortals through without hassle. (This is all assuming that Fritz turns OFF his telepathy static interference like a smart little gnome. You probably don't want to show off that power unless you're in battle or need to prevent a devil from crying out for help). "Impressive, isn't it mortals? The Bronze Citadel has stood for untold eons against the endless demonic horde, just as the Dark Eight have been leading us victoriously in battle for the same period of time."

[lostlittlebear]

Thoros

Thoros whistles nonchalantly.

"Eeh, I've seen better forts, but not by much. Just who are these Dark Eight anyway? Must be pretty powerful to set up such citadels."

[Frosty]

"The Dark Eight are the liasons between the ruler of Avernus and the other eight layers of Baator. They are the eternal generals in the fight against the demons, having existed since the beginning of devil-kind. They currently fight until Bel's command, whom we are currently going to report to."

[Marillion]

Leon


HP: 99/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None

Awed by the sheer grandiosity of the Citadel despite himself, Leon gives a low whistle. "Aye, ye could say it's impressive. Ye could also say that fire is warm, water wet, and tha' ale was one o' tha better ideas tha dwarves had."

Leon looks thoughtful for a moment, then takes out the tome he bought in the shop and begins to flip through it, cudgeling his brain for more information on Bel, the Eight, and the Citadel. Ach, why did I not pay better attention to my lessons on tha planes?

OOC: Planar knowledge check [roll0]

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem

Zeth racks his brain on the same topics.

Knowledge (The Planes): [roll0]

[Isosceles]

As does Fritz.

[roll0]

[Frosty]

Fritz does not know anything more than has been revealed already.

Leon and Zeth know: You know that the complex sprawls across 600 square miles...last you had heard anyways. The place is constantly being expanded and magical relics being added to repel intruders.

Zeth also knows: The Dark Eight each maintains a household within the citadel, and Bel holds strategy meetings withing his inner court with them to discuss upcoming battle.

The walking takes...a while. And at certain points he hands you each a strange device...possibly a focus of some sort that is made with a material best left in the dark. Urzguz then leads you through portals, most likely to shorten the trip. Each time the item appears to be different, if similar.

During the journey, occasionally fireballs appear to crash down from the skies. The devils ignore such things, but those of you not heavily protected from fire had to scurry and find cover, much to the two devils' amusement. Finally you reach a grandiose and large (it has to be very large, in fact, to accomondate the size of the generals) antechamber that has a somewhat gothic feel to it. Gargoyle statues (you think) look down from pedastals up on the wall. Torches eternally lit line the wall at exact intervals of 20 feet.

"Sit here. I will make a request to see Bel." As the Pit Fiend flies over to the other end of this (huge) room, the Horned Devil adds, "We're lucky this business is so important. Normally it could take days for such a request to be granted even for high-ranking Baatezu. But for this, we might be granted an audience in no more than an hour."

Urzguz the Pit Fiend lands on the other end of the room in front a massive double-door which goes all the way from floor to ceiling and looks like it'd require a Titan to push open. Standing on either side of the door is a pair of towering (Large size) humanoid creatures that seem to be formed of brilliant lava covered with crumbling black crust. Flames leap out from the cracks in their crusty skin and wreathe their body in infernal fire. Everyone may make a The Planes check to identify said creatures.

Urzguz appears to converse with a medium-sized figure with feathery black wings. Those of you that make a DC 25 Perception check has good enough eyesight to make out a few details even at this distance.
The figure almost resembles an angel...or a dark version of one. She appears to have pale skin, red hair, and black eyes...and is completely nude.

Since you can make out the details, you can also make a The Planes check to ID this creature.

[Isosceles]

Perception check: [roll0]
Planes (if needed): [roll1]

[Frosty]

Fritz can't tell what the two door-guards are. (He can make a separate knowledge check to knowmore about the winged figure since he made the DC25 Perception check)

[Marillion]

Leon

HP: 99/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None

Knowledge [planes] re: large fire creatures [roll0]
Perception[roll1]
Knowledge [planes] re: winged figure, if applicable [roll2] Heh, guess it's not

Leon leans forward in his chair, trying to get a good look at the winged figure. "Hmmm... He adjusts his spectacles and squints really hard, but to no avail. "Hrrmmm...I guess my age is starting to show."

[Frosty]

Leon doesn't know much about those fire creatures other than the fact that they are called Hellfire Golems. Also, as one gets older, one's eyesight gets BETTER in this world :smallwink:

[Marillion]

Yeah, I've always found it a little strange, but I'm not complaining:smalltongue:

[lostlittlebear]

Thoros
Perception: [roll0]

Grinning slightly, Thoros settles down to wait.

Ain't nothing in the Code that stops us from appreciating beauty on display...

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3.

Knowledge (planes) for winged figure: [roll0]

Fritz's gaze shifts nervously from devil to devil. Blast! Killing the fiends should be enough; I shouldn't have to identify them.

[Frosty]

Fritz: You know that the attractive-looking angel-like figure is actually a Pleasure Devil a.k.a a Brachina, a baatezu seducer. They work to undo servants of the gods, and have a number of SLAs to aid them to this end.

You know that they have regeneration that is bypassed by good-aligned weapons and spells, bu ttheir skin can only be pierced thoroughly by weapons that are good-aligned AND made out of silver.

Also, Fritz should really get his allies to help him out against Fear and stuff :smalltongue: Bless, Remove Fear, Owl's Wisom, Cloaks of Resistances, all are good. Protection from Evil will help against Dominate Person as well.

The winged figure steps back and appears to phase through the door somehow, and the Pit Fiend flies back to await the summons. "This shouldn't take longer than an hour." he says

If the group does not wish to ask him anything during that time, the hour will pass quietly.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem

Zeth waits out the hour patiently.

Perception:[roll0]
Kn[TP]:[roll1]

For the previous post. Here are the missing rolls.

[Frosty]

Zeth: You know that the attractive-looking angel-like figure is actually a Pleasure Devil a.k.a a Brachina, a baatezu seducer. They work to undo servants of the gods, and have a number of SLAs to aid them to this end. Pleasure devils can secret a poison that drives mortals mad. They have higher status than erinyes.

You know that they have regeneration that is bypassed by good-aligned weapons and spells, bu ttheir skin can only be pierced thoroughly by weapons that are good-aligned AND made out of silver.

You know that a brachina has the ability to temporarily gain control of a living creature, and to use its charm abilities to turn foes into allies. Once she has enough allies, a brachina likes to lob fire at the holdouts.

After a time of waiting quietly, Urzguz and the Horned Devil look up, as if hearing an invisible voice. A blacked-winged figure (possibly the same one from before) phases through the door and walks towards the group. At about the same time the two lava creatures start pushing the massive door open, making slow yet steady progress.

When the figure gets close, all of you can see that it is a woman...and very clearly so given her complete lack of clothes and her impossibly-curvy figure. She has pale white skin, long straight red hair, and obsidian-black eyes. Leon can finally see her clearly at this close distance, but he gets distracted momentarily and can't quite remember exactly what his seminary classes said about such a creature...or even the species type. All he knows is that she has an uncanny resemblance to an angel. When she stops next to the group, it is also obvious that she sports a pair of nipple rings, each adorned with a small gem of probably enormous worth.

She speaks, her melodius voice cancelling out some of the Inferno language's glutteral-ness. "Lord Bel will see you now. He awaits the good tidings you will bring. Please follow me." Her gaze seems to linger over Leon and Thoros for a bit longer than the others as her lips curl into a seductive smile.

As she leads you through the now open doors, you all hear Urzguz's voice in your heads. "Make sure to show Lord Bel the proper respects, mortals...if you wish to live. I would advise kneeling before him." On the other side is another large and tall cylindrical chamber. There is a round table easily 20 feet across seemingly made of some ancient stone, and covering it almost completely is one big map, with various markers on it.

Looking intently at one section of the map is a Large fiend, with crimson scales covering it from bestial head to clawed toes. From its backs spread great batlike wings. Foul green venom drips from its teeth, sending up streams of smoke whereever it falls. Cinched around its waist is a beltof a dozen shrieking angel heads (currently silent), their necks neatly severed by the massiveflaming sword the creature holds in its clawed fist.

Urzguz and the Horned Devil immediately go to one knee upon entering the chamber proper. Urzguz says, "My lord Bel, I have returned triumphant with a portion of the portable lab."

You have a chance to react however you wish before the fiend responds.

[lostlittlebear]

Thoros goes to one knee as well, preferring to let things play themselves out.

Keep acting like dumb muscle, and maybe you'll survive this...

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3.

Fritz kneels, inclining his head and keeping his gaze focused on the floor.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth takes a knee and shoves all thoughts of the groups long term goals to a back corner of his mind. Bel can likely read thoughts the way we read tavern signs... I hope the others have sense enough to take precautions. Zeth is working on a spell that should keep his mind safe from such intrusions, but it isn't ready yet. In the mean time, the only defense he has prepared is formidable willpower - which he doesn't expect to stand up for long against a real effort on Bel's part. Then again, it's entirely possible Bel just doesn't care enough about hired muscle to go probing, which is our best bet...

[Frosty]

The large fiend referred to as Bel takes a look at each of you coolly...and then speaks in a baritone, rumbling voice. He commands simply (in Inferno of course), "Report..." and his presence can be felt deeply as his voice reverberates in your bones.

Urzguz and the Horned Devil remain kneeling as Urzguz says, "My vassals and I infiltrated deep behind enemy lines and slew a foul demon to successfully obtain a portion of this small laboratory. To my dismay, I discovered that the lab hasan enchantment placed upon it tht prevents teleportation of any sort. I fought my out back out, and wisely employed these mortals to assist us in beating back the demonic pursuers. As you can see, the decision is wise as I bring you the lab unharmed." Urzguz presents to Bel an object that looks surprisingly small for a lab. It fits within the palm of his hand. Perhaps it is a collapsable lab?

Bel opens his mouth to speak once again, and some green venom from his mouth drips to the stone floor, causing a brief sizzling sound. "Good. These mortals are useful then?"

Urzguz responds, "Yes, Lord Bel. In more ways than one I'm sure."

Shifting his gace once more on the group, Bel asks, "Your assistance is appreciated, mortals. Now tell me...why have you come to Baator? Are you here to offer your services to fight the demonic horde?"

[lostlittlebear]

"I go where tha' money is. You got money?" Thoros drawls, trying his best to adopt an uneducated gutter accent.

[Marillion]

Leon

HP: 99/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


When he finally saw the winged figure up close, he coughed and crossed his legs. He tries to remember something he may have heard or read about these creatures, but... well, he was distracted, to put it politely.

Upon entering the chamber, Leon immediately goes to his knee. By tha Light o' tha Sun, he's even more fearsome than I could ha' guessed.

"Aye, though my companions may ha' come for tha coin, I offer my services to help rid you o' tha demons. Horrid, undisciplined filth, they are, repulsive to my eyes. I'd like little more than for tha demons ta be exterminated." I'd only like one thing more, ta be honest, but that'll ha' ta wait.

[Frosty]

Remember that if you're telling the truth, then you need to roll Bluff. Telling half-truths just means the enemy has a harder time figuring out the lie. But remember, just because someone might know that you're not telling the whole truth, it doesn't necessarily mean he'll pursue it further if he doesn't particularly care.

Right now, Thoros is trying to pretend to be an uneducated twit who works primarily for treasure. This will require a Perform (acting) roll or a Bluff roll.

Leon Abbot probably speaks a lot of truth within his words, so while he needs to roll Bluff as well, Bel's Sense Motive will have some penalties. (Please roll, both of you)

Note to all: You remember that while Pelor says he's got the demon side handled in terms of what altering the Pact will do, he did NOT specify that in the meantime, before you get the pact, you should try to destabilize the devils' ability to fight the demonic horde. Now, you CAN if you want to, if you think that helping the demons overrun each successive layer of Hell will get you the distraction you need to get the Pact. However, that is exceedingly risky...and there no guarantee that you can get to the pact before the demons have overrun everything.

Those of you that wish to roll Knowledge (The Planes) and/or (Religion) about Bel may do so for information.

[Isosceles]

Fritz Bluebottle: 107/107, AC 25, Fort 6, Ref 18, Will 3.

Bloody damnable Pelor. Bloody guilt. I should've retired. Best keep quiet now. That seems the best way to keep all my limbs intact.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth thinks on what he's learned of Bel before replying.

Kn. (Planes): [roll0]

[Frosty]

Jade_Tarem: With your minimum roll result, all you know is that this creature is an Aspect of Bel, the Duke of Avernus. He seized his position in a recent rebellion on his layer and now commands a sizable force of devils.

[lostlittlebear]

Rolls:
Bluff: [roll0]
Knowledge (religion): [roll1]

[Frosty]

Lostlittlebear: With your minimum roll result, all you know is that this creature is an Aspect of Bel, the Duke of Avernus. He seized his position in a recent rebellion on his layer and now commands a sizable force of devils.

Bel prfers to use spell-like abilities rather than engage in direct combat. He is still deadly in combat, hacking through his enemies with a powerful flaming greatsword.

Bel's bite is his most dangerous weapon. Those bitten suffer from both a lethal poison and a virulent disease.

You hear that Bel's domain has yet to be stabilized. Because of his only recent rise to power, he has yet to successfully make allies with other powerful devils. He is constantly having to look over his shoulder even as he has his hands full with fighting the Blood War.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem

Zeth decides to keep quiet for the moment, and listen to what Bel has to say next.

[Frosty]

Bel nods, and he gestures to each of you. "I have many tasks for promising individuals such as yourself...and not all of them necessarily fighting off demons either. Please...do tell me about your names and your individual strengths so that I can assign the tasks most suited for your group. If you perform well, there is treasure, letters of safe passage, and many other things to be had."

[lostlittlebear]

"'ell, m'name's Zentor. I bash things. 'm told 'm good at 't."

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth finally speaks. "I am Zethiraem, a wizard of some skill and a scholar specializing in multiplanar studies."

[Frosty]

"Oh? And do you know much about Baatorian politics?"

ooc - Thoros needs to roll a Bluff check.

[lostlittlebear]

Bluff Check:
[roll0]

[Marillion]

Leon

HP: 99/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


Rolls:

Bluff: [roll0]
Kn: Religion:[roll1]
Kn: Planes: [roll2]
Again, Myth-Weavers is blocked on this particular computer (Pelor knows why), and while I THINK these are the correct modifiers, I may be wrong. If I am, adjust at your discretion.


"Me name's Leon. I happen ta be a cleric, and I provide many vital supportin' services, includin' healin' an' enhancements.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)

Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth tilts his head to one side. "That depends on what part of Baatorian Politics we're talking about. Some aspects of it change every minute, while others haven't changed in hundreds of years. I *have* studied them, and I know all of the major players and some of their goals, but any information on current events that I have will be hopelessly out of date."

[Frosty]

The large, intimidating archduke of a fiend scrutinizes each of you again for a few second, an incalculatable look on his face.

"I think you can definitely be of use to me. I will be busy studying the lab that Urzguz brought back, and there are many tasks which needs to be done. For now, I give you two choices, since your group seems to have the capabilities of handling either."

Bel makes a gesture with his hand, and a semi-translucent image (probably illusionary in nature) appears above the large circular table. It shows the unending nearly unstoppable demonic horde. Mass after mass of demons march or fly in one diretion. "We are running short on time. The demons have launched a major offensive, and we can use all the help we can get to delay or inconvenience them until we ferret out their secrets. You four can act as part of a surgical strike team, going behind enemy lines to take out key leadership. Or...you have option two."

With another gesture, the image changes. This time showing some rocks overlooking a polluted, oily river. On said rocks are bedraggled, rubbery-looking individuals...many of them humanoid in shape and appearance. They appear to be moaning. [DC 20 Knowledge (Religion OR The Planes) to identify them as Soul shells] "There are other problems which impede the well-oiled machine of the Baatezu. Lately, I've gotten reports from my bureaucrats that my operation has been receiving less souls than it should be. Instead of continually sending my devil underlings to investigate when they can be out fighting, I think you newcomers can do the job nicely. I know you four haven't had a chance to be bribed yet. So, whih is it going to be? Do you want to help me fight the demons diretly or carry out investigations into the soul-collecting process and find out who is siphoning my rightful souls away?"

[lostlittlebear]

"I'm not one for sneaking around - give me the straight option any day. I'd rather take out the demons than investigate some pitiful soul-stealers," says Thoros, maintaining his imbecilic accent.

(OOC: Sorry, typing in that accent was too difficult. Can we just hand-wave it?)


Bluff Check (if needed):[roll0]
Knowledge (religion):[roll1]

[Frosty]

ooc - Although it's more fun to roleplay it out, if you wish to just *indicate* it in your text whenever Thoros is speaking in Red-Neck-ish, then that's fine.

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)

Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zethiraem considers. "I have no preference. If my companions think that the strike option is better, that's fine."

[Frosty]

Gesturing to the pretend-redneck paladin, the imposing fiend says, "Well, it looks like none of you have much of an opinion except this one, so I take it HE's the leader of the group? Well, pitiful though they be, they are indirectly aiding the demons by weakening our battle-readiness. *sigh* So, it looks like you will be striking at key enemy leadership. What I need for you to do is to launch a surprise attack by teleporting into their midst, killing some important demons quickly, and then teleporting back out before you get overwhelmed. Do you think you can do that?"

[lostlittlebear]

"Heh, no prawblem. Fightin' lotsa people is whatta do best."

"'hen we gonna start?"

[Frosty]

"I am waiting for the newest round of reports. They should be arriving momentarily. How soon will your spellcasters be able to ready their teleporation spells?"

[Jade_Tarem]

Zeth

"I can teleport there and back now, if need be, but I would prefer to rememorize combat spells, if possible."

[Frosty]

A few seconds later, you all hear someone walking behind you, yet the heavy, loud doors certainly did not open, since you had not heard it open (it was rather loud when the two lava figures opened it earlier). The nude and statuesque winged-figure that led you in earlier walks straight past all of your kneeling forms, and presents a large stack of parchments to Bel. They stare at each other for a few second before she takes a knee momentarily as well. Then, she rises, and walks back out...phasing through the door completely.

"It looks like you are in luck. You have approximately 6 hours to make your preparations. Urzguz will give you the details after escorting you to a barracks. Serve me well, and you SHALL be rewarded." He stares at Urzguz for about a minute, and then hands him some of the parchments before making a gesture with his hand. Urzguz gets up and says, "Time to go. Follow me quickly."

The MASSIVE double-doors are opened once again with loud creaks and groans, and Urzguz leads you through the maze that is the Bronze Citadel. Fifteen minutes later, he deposits you all in a spartan-looking (as in minimally decorated) barracks. It is very warm, but not to the point where you would be too distracted to rest. "I will give you an overview of your task. There is a Marilith general named Chzzeupit coordinating and directing demonic forces to assault the outer wals of the Bronze Citadel. She is but one portion of a vast army, but she does play an important role: She is coordinating one part of the seige engines and the forces that support such endeavors."

He takes a deep breath and then conjures up some illusionary images of various demons. "Here are the demon forces we expect to be accompanying the general and will be found nearby: Glabrezu, Vrock, Retriever, Bebilith. and of course the ever-present and wretched Dretch." The image hanges to whatever demon he speaks of. "You may not have to fight all of those as you teleport in, and after your 5 hour rest and preparation of spells, I will return and begin to scry on that Marilith. When the Marilith has the least amount of troops protecting her at the time, THAT is when you will use your Teleportation spells and go to her, slay her, and return here. Kill her as quickly as possible, or her troops will respond and overwhelm you. If she falls, the seige forces under her command will not be able to organize in time for their assault."

He then even takes the time to go over the battle capabilities of each demon type mentioned. "These are the capabiities of a typical demon of its type. The ones you actually encounter may have slightly different abilities." The information that the Pit Fiend gives you is detailed enough that you are all fairly familiar with the defenses and offenses of the demons by the time Urzguz is done 20 minutes later.
His details explanations basically gives you all the information in the Monster Manual about said demons.
"Any questions before I let you rest?"

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem

Zeth shakes his head. "I don't think so."

[Frosty]

Urzguz leaves you to rest for about 5 hours, giving you time to prepare different spells and such. Feel free to talk amongst yourself. When you are ready, say so.

[Marillion]

Leon

HP: 99/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


Leon thanked Urzguz for the information. Afterwards, he turns to his comrades. "Would any o' ye like ta join me in a feast? It'll take us abou' an hour ta get through it all, but it's a very fortifying meal, blessed by my patron ta strengthen us in our hours o' need. Some o' us may need it more than others-" He glances at the gnome and pauses briefly. "-but we coul' all benefit from it. And besides, it's very tasty." He begins to pray, and in ten minutes time, a magnificent table appears from the air. If you look closely at the table, you just might be able to make out a sunburst underneath the plates of food piled on the table, but the food looks so good that Leon isn't looking at the table. He sits down on the chair next to the head of the table and digs in.


Heroes Feast. As it turns out, I DID have it prepared! Everyone who chows down gets the following effect.

Every creature partaking of the feast is cured of all diseases, sickness, and nausea; becomes immune to poison for 12 hours; and gains 1d8 temporary hit points +1 point per two caster levels (maximum +10) after imbibing the nectar-like beverage that is part of the feast. The ambrosial food that is consumed grants each creature that partakes a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and immunity to fear effects for 12 hours.

Rolling for HP: [roll0]

[Frosty]

The hours you have to rest pass by relatively peacefully. Even the random rashes of fireballs upon the fortress can get comforting after a fashion. The feast invigorates you all, and you sleep well. 5 hours pass, and Urzguz returns. "I hope you all are rested. Prepare your spells well, for even the general alone is a formidable enemy. I will begin the scrying shortly. Any last minute questions?"

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem

"Yes, actually. Beyond assaulting the Marilith, how should we prioritize targets?"

[lostlittlebear]

"I ain't got nuthin'. Just make sure ye give us lotsa dough!"

[Frosty]

"If you see any seige engines nearby, making a mess of those would also hinder their progress, especially if those engines explode upon destruction. The enemy are likely to use lightning and sonic attacks."

[Marillion]

Leon

HP: 112/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: None


"Well, lads, I cen protect two o' us from sound an' lightnin' or I can protect all o'us from one o' them. Zeth, ye go' the res' covered?

[Frosty]

Urzgutz continues monitoring the scrying, but the Marilith has a lot of guards around her at the moment. "We'll have to wait for the right moment..."

ooc - Basically, I'm just waiting for you guys to finish discussing your spells and preparation, then off we go.

[Jade_Tarem]

((OOC: Sorry for the delay. In between Senior Design falling apart and the need for Zeth to reorganize spells, I've been putting off my post. I'll try to get something up as soon as I can.))

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil
Protection from Electricity

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth nods. "I can protect all of us from Electricity, if you're willing to do Sonic. Be warned - this isn't my strong suit, magic-wise. The protection doesn't last forever, so don't push your luck."

[Marillion]

Leon


HP: 112/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: Protection from Electricity and Sonic


"Aye, sounds good ta me." With that, Leon intoned a hymn praying for protection, bestowing it's benefits on all the party members. "I cen also give us all an invisible shield ta deflect attacks, boost all our inner fortitudes, and kick up one person's strength a few notches, but if ye've already got somethin' better, I'd jus' be wastin' my breath."

((OOC:Yay, I finally have regular internet access!))

[Frosty]

Urzguz looks itently at the scrying mirror. "The lieutenants of the general appear to be moving eslewhere. Quickly, try to finish your magical preparations within the next minute or two! I believe you have your chance. When the Marilith is dead, you may teleport back to this room. I will leave a beacon in this room that you can lock on to. It also serves as a signaling device to me when you press this indentation here, telling me that you are back."

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 92/64 (28 temporary)
24 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +10
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil
Protection from Electricity
Protection from Sonic
Haste

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Zeth nods and begins casting.

- Everyone receives Protection From Electricity (120).
- He casts Magic Circle against Evil on himself.
- Right before entry to the battlefield, he casts Haste.
- He finishes with Greater Teleport.

[Frosty]

ooc - Umm it looks like you both did Electricity for some reason? Or did the cleric do Protection from Sonic? And has anyone heart from Fritz's player?

In any case, Urzguz sees an opportunity. "There...only a few guards and some low-threat dretches around this seige engine. Teleport there now!"

You all poof more or less on destination. Go ahead and roll initiative! I'll get the map up later.

[Marillion]

Leon

All pending approval of the spells below
HP: 112/99
AC: 25 Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 24
FORT: +13
REF: +4
WILL: +18
Active spells: Protection from Electricity and Sonic


Leon enters battle with his mace drawn, ready to throw down with some demons.

Initiative: [roll0] Well, I'm just a blaze of motion, aren't I? :smalltongue:

OOC: Yes, I meant to note that I cast Protection from Sonic (and also these next few spells, if that's cool with you) in my last post. My bad. I have not heard from Fritz.

Spells I meant to cast:
-Protection from Sonic (140 minutes or 120 points)
-Mass Bear's Endurance (+4 enhancement bonus CON, 14 minutes)
-Bull's Strength on lostlittlebear (Unless he already has a strength booster, +4 STR, 14 minutes)
-Mass Shield of Faith (+4 deflection bonus to everyone, 14 minutes)
-Spiritual Guardian (Complete Champion pg 127, +6 deflection bonus to me, can direct to attack once per round or unleash, 14 minutes or 14 rounds)
-Divine Power just before Zeth teleports us (+6 STR, +14 HP, BAB=14, 14 rounds)

[Jade_Tarem]

Zethiraem
Basic Stats
Current HP: 120/64 (56 temporary)
28 AC (22 FF, 16 Touch)
18 SR
Fort Save: +12
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +18
Speed: 40 (Land), 40 (Swim), 50 (Fly)

Active Spells:
Overland Flight (Base Fly Speed 40, Average)
Heart of Fire (+10 Land Speed, Fire Resistance 20)
Heart of Earth (+8 vs. Bull Rush, Trip, Overrun, +28 hp)
Heart of Air (+10 Fly Speed, +10 to Jump Checks)
Heart of Water (Breathe Underwater, Swim Speed = Land Speed, +8 to Swim Checks)
Magic Circle Against Evil
Protection from Electricity
Protection from Sonic
Haste
Bear's Endurance
Shield of Faith

Other Active Effects:
Heart of Everything: Having all four of the Elemental Heart Spells active at the same time grants immunity to sneak attack damage as well as the extra damage from critical hits.

Immune to sleep effects (elf).
Bonus versus enchantment spells and effects (elf).
Secret door detection (elf).

Initiative: [roll0]

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Initiative[roll0]