Neverending Battleground - Cinder (TheFallenOne)

[NeverEnding DM]

You're not sure what led you to this point, but you found yourself with a choice. You either gave up your life to pay for your 'Crimes against the Empire', or you fought in their monstrous Battlegrounds.

Some of the most hardened criminals, and toughest warriors are in this pit of fighters, and they're all here to kill or be killed. Win enough, and you can earn your freedom. Nobody has ever won enough fights, though.

Gold is earned after each fight, reflecting how entertaining your fight was, and how tough the opponent was.

In the blank, featureless room that you call home now, you find a single magical device, that will sell you any Potion or Oil you wish, and provide any Weapon with no cost for free, ammunition for simple or martial weapons, and provides free, yet poor quality simple and martial weapons. (-1 on attack rolls for the non-free simple weapons, -1 on atk/damage rolls for the martial ones)

There is also a fountain of magical water, which will heal you for 5hp between each encounter.

Your first fight begins soon. You're entered into a tournament, filled with 32 warriors, all eager to earn their way up to the elite ranks of the Battleground.

32 warriors....only one will be left standing. IF you somehow win, you'll be able to rest for a day.

OOC: In this Battleground, there is a 'Save' Function. Pay 50gp, and you can 'save' your progress. From then on, when you die, you don't restart at the beginning, but exactly as you were at the Save point.

Be cautious with your use of Potions/Oils and Saves, though. You'll need that gold later on, when you can actually buy good equipment (which isn't often). Plus, your 'Score', which will be recorded on the Recruitment thread, is your current gold earned, minus the gold spent on consumables and on save points, and minus another 50gp for every death this character suffers.

Your next fight is soon. What name will your character go by in the Battlegrounds?

[TheFallenOne]

OOC
So, I need a clear decision on whether you can buy Resist Energy Potions for 50 GP(it's a level 1 spell for Duskblades) or not and if my opponents will be able to buy a Resist Energy potion to counter me
Looking over the other threads, no opponent seems to have brought consumables to counter the PC, which would have been fatal especially to the acid spitters, so I request equal treatment. Otherwise I'd have to exchange Fiery Spell for Searing Spell

Sheet (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=214125)

She paced around the room impatiently, annoyed at the blank emptiness. "Hmpf, crimes against the empire. As if those guys didn't have it coming. Well, I hope you enjoy watching me fight, father."

Finally, she was told the fight was to begin. Being asked for her 'stage name' amused her. If only some other people gave her the same courtesy she wouldn't be here today. "I'll go by the name I have chosen for myself, Cinder. Let my name be heard so those who stand in my way to freedom know their fate."

[term1nally s1ck]

As the competition progresses, your opponents will learn more and more about you. Your opponents have the same deal as you do, so they can buy potions, if they have learned enough about you to counter your build.

You will learn some details about your opponents too, though I suspect you already know most of what there is to know.

Resist Energy at CL1 is purchasable, yes. It's also available to your opponents.

[roll0]

Your first opponent is...An Azurin of some sort. That's all you know.

[TheFallenOne]

well, this is harsh since the acid spitters didn't have to deal with acid resistance 10 which would have broken their neck... Well bad luck

alright, get out there, wielding shield, other hand free
Initiative [roll0]

Size of the Arena?

[TheFallenOne]

Stats
HP 10/10
AC 13 Touch 12 FF 10

Abrupt Jaunt 4/4
Inspiration 2/encounter
1 Essentia in Rageclaws

Acid Splash
Acid Splash
Acid Splash

Fiery Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Fiery Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Fiery Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Kelgores Firebolt


Can I still exchange Fiery Spell for Searing Spell in light of this new information?

[term1nally s1ck]

He got lucky and never ran into anyone with the gold spare. Also, I didn't know about duskblade having it at CL1.

Yeah, you can swap.

Your opponent is wearing studded leather, and as the announcer talks, he oils his quarterstaff, and drinks a potion.

[roll0] Init.

WELCOME, ONE AND ALL, TO THE ARENA.

CITIZENS OF THE EMPIRE, A FIGHT YOU HAVE COME FOR, AND A FIGHT YOU SHALL HAVE. TODAY WE HAVE THE TOURNAMENT OF TRAITORS. ONLY ONE OF THESE CRIMINALS WILL WIN THE CHANCE TO JOIN THE RANKS OF OUR ELITE GLADIATORS, AND TO FIGHT HIS WAY UP TO EARN FREEDOM.

WARRIORS, THIS IS A FIGHT TO THE DEATH. IF YOU SURRENDER, YOU WILL BE SLAIN.

MAKE THIS AN ENTERTAINING FIGHT!!!!

The portcullis-style gate slides into the floor as he finishes talking.

The arena is 100' by 100'.

[TheFallenOne]

Ah, the Death Devotion Travel Devotion Rusher monk, right?

Cinder 5 foot steps into the Arena, looking contemptiously at her opponent.

"Greetings, fellow criminal.
I don't know who you are and what brought you here, be it petty thievery, murder or worse, so let me tell you why I'm condemned to fight here. I am the bastard daughter of this cities ruler; born with none of the privileges, but with all the scorn of the common folk against my royal blood. Cinderella, they called me mockingly, as if the thought that I ever accomplish anything was laughable. Treated me like a puppet. Until one day I severed my strings and turned those using them into ashes. I'll tell you now what I told them back then: I am Cinder, for all who scorn me will only have fleeting embers tell the tale of their conflagrant demise.

Now, VANISH WITH THE LIGHT!"

Having a silly backstory makes Arena battles more entertaining :smallwink:

Kelgores Firebolt with Inspiration
[roll0] fire, reflex 14 halves

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]

50-50 shot....GO MONK.

[TheFallenOne]

hehe :smalltongue:

Death in Fire! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FuBhLgVwvo)

[term1nally s1ck]

The monk is standing there, seriously burned, but still standing.

Well, aren't you confident. Not bad, either. Maybe...maybe I'll even let you know why I'm here. Here, let me whisper it in your ear...

He rushes you, charging the full length of the arena, and striking as hard as he can.

[roll0] for [roll1] and a fort save or you die.

Whispering, as you feel your life force drain away, he says:

I like killing....doesn't matter who...

[TheFallenOne]

he still stands after 19 damage? :smalleek: ah, Rageclaws and Azurin...

Abrupt Jaunt from the attack

On my turn, draw Wand of Magic Missile

Inspired Missile [roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

That's a kill.

200XP, and you're awarded 124gp for your prize. (Your victory pose disgusted somebody, and you lost out on a little gold.

[roll0]

Your next fight is in 20 mins, and is against another azurin. This one stood there and laughed as his opponent attacked him and burned to death.

[TheFallenOne]

The monk, the monk, the monk is on fire
The monk, the monk, the monk is on fire
The monk, the monk, the monk is on fire
We don't need no water let the motherlover burn
Burn motherlover, burn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xJW7foStBY)

Perform: Victory Pose!
[roll0]

which one is next?

Initiative [roll1]
may buy stuff depending on opponent

[term1nally s1ck]

See above.

You win init.

This one buys a potion, and drinks it before the gates can open.

[roll0]

WELCOME TO THE SECOND ROUND OF OUR TOURNAMENT. THE WEAKEST FIGHTERS HAVE BEEN WEEDED OUT, AND OUR REMAINING WARRIORS ARE SURE TO GIVE US A MOST ENTERTAINING SHOW. LET THE BLOODLETTING BEGIN!!!

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]

Ignore this roll.

[TheFallenOne]

ah, the acid spitter right? The fire guy is an elf(fire elf I'd guess)
Save after last match(50 GP)

5 foot step into Arena
"Think you're a smart one, aren't you with that potion? Let me teach you a lesson"

Searing Spell Inspired Kelgores Firebolt [roll0] reflex halves
Ignores resistances

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0] on the save.

Either way, he moves as close to you as possible, ending up 20' away.

[TheFallenOne]

draw wand of magic missile. use it with Inspiration
[roll0]
then drop prone if he survives

[TheFallenOne]

by the way, kind of funny that all combatants thus far, including me, were Azurins with Rageclaws :smalltongue:

[term1nally s1ck]

He survived.

He moves exactly next to you, and spits at you:

[roll0] for [roll1] acid damage.

[TheFallenOne]

probably shouldn't have been such a cheapskate and not buy a potion :smallbiggrin:

can I use wands from prone? if not, stand up, 5 foot step away and then do it
[roll0] please die... 17 damage so far

[term1nally s1ck]

No death..and you can use it while prone.

[roll0] for [roll1] acid..

[TheFallenOne]

miss obviously

another one [roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

22 damage, yeah?

Hmm hmm hmm...

Dead. 200XP, 140gp.

[TheFallenOne]

26 actually(when I said 17 so far that didn't include the damage I did in that post)
8 firebolt with save
9 inspired missile
4 missile
5 missile

Do you like being that... fired up? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4oli4_cSY4)

Perform: Victory Pose! [roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

Well, at leeast you lose no gold this time.

[roll0]

[roll1]

EDIT: Your opponent is a warforged who waded through numerous attacks before his opponent died. he fights with a greatsword, and is heavily armored.

[TheFallenOne]

no save

Do I look like I care about armor? :smalltongue:

Initiative [roll0]

If I win: step into Arena, ready action to inspired firebolt if he moves, tries to strike the ground or ready an action. That way I bypass his Stone Power temporary HP

edit: heal 5 HP of course
if 22 damage downed him, was 21 enough too? then I saved a use on my wand

[term1nally s1ck]

No, 22 was needed.

[roll0]

He drinks a potion, and swings at the bars before they open.

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]

He moves forward 30', and strikes the ground.

[TheFallenOne]

5 foot step into Arena
ready action to searing inspired firebolt if he tries to move, strike the ground, ready an action, chargr, bull rush, ends turn. Bypass Stone Power this way

since he will trigger [roll0] Reflex DC 14 halves. No resistances

[TheFallenOne]

updated stats
HP 5/10
AC 13 Touch 12 FF 10

Abrupt Jaunt 3/4
Inspiration 2/encounter
1 Essentia in Rageclaws

Magic Missile 4/8 charges

Acid Splash
Acid Splash
Acid Splash

Fiery Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Fiery Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Fiery Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Kelgores Firebolt

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]

He charges you:

[roll1] for [roll2]

[TheFallenOne]

failed save. Does 15 damage with no temp HP down him? Otherwise Jaunt away

[TheFallenOne]

If he still stands
5 foot step away
Acid Splash [roll0] ranged touch
Damage with inspiration if hit [roll1]
no temp HP because jaunt prevented attack

[term1nally s1ck]

He still stands.

Then he dies.

200XP, 150gp.

[roll0]

[TheFallenOne]

"Ha! You big piece of scrap metal may not burn, but you melt just fine. Sleep now in the fire!" (http://www.myvideo.de/watch/5452609/Rage_Against_The_Machine_Sleep_Now_In_The_Fire)

Perform: Victory Pose! [roll0]

no save, heal to full. Buy resist energy fire potion
Elf or goblin now?
If goblin cast mage armor from wand in buff round

Initiative [roll1] argh... if it's the goblin start prone

[term1nally s1ck]

This one is the Elf.

[roll0]

EDIT: On his turn, he moves 15' forward, and firebolts you:

12 damage, ref save halves.

[TheFallenOne]

naturally, I drank the Resist Energy I bought once I knew it's the Elf
I leave my battlecloak and instead wield my bow

Reflex [roll0] +4 from Bloodline of Fire

move so we're 55 feet apart
ranged attack [roll1]
if hit Inspired damage [roll2]

[term1nally s1ck]

Save, miss.

He fires more fire.

[roll0] fire, ref halves.

[TheFallenOne]

no damage on successful save
no damage on second one regardless of save

move so we're 20 feet away
Acid Splash [roll0] touch
Inspired Damage if hit [roll1]

[TheFallenOne]

new stats
HP 10/10
AC 13 Touch 12 FF 10

Abrupt Jaunt 2/4
Inspiration 2/encounter
1 Essentia in Rageclaws

Magic Missile 4/8 charges

Acid Splash
Acid Splash
Acid Splash

Fiery Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Fiery Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Fiery Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Kelgores Firebolt

good there's only one encounter left after this, I'm running out of juice :smallbiggrin:

[term1nally s1ck]

Hit.

He moves east 40', then fires more fire at you:

[roll0]

[TheFallenOne]

I am Daenerys Stormborn, the Unburnt, Mother of Dragons, you're puny flames won't harm me

move in to 20 feet again. No jaunting away
Acid Splash [roll0]
Inspired Damage if hit [roll1]

miss obviously and out of acid splashs. Bow again then

[term1nally s1ck]

He twigs that the fire is useless and switches to acid.

[roll0] vs touch for [roll1]

[TheFallenOne]

"Your acid attack lacks... Inspiration" :smalltongue:

Bow attack [roll0]
damage with Inspiration [roll1]

move around a bit(say so we're 40 feet away) just for show

[term1nally s1ck]

Miss on the attack.

[roll0] for [roll1] acid.

[TheFallenOne]

hits exactly. I assume he moved into range first?

Bow [roll0]
Inspired damage [roll1]

move away a bit again

well, so far my bow action isn't successful, but he'll run out of spells before I run out of HP :smallbiggrin:

[term1nally s1ck]

Don't be so sure...he has a fair few bonus spells.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[TheFallenOne]

Focused Specialist like me I assume, and the bonus doesn't apply for 0 level I think

another shot after he misses [roll0]
inspired damage [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0] touch for [roll1] acid. He has no wapon, so after this one, you win.

200XP, 170 gp.

[TheFallenOne]

Heal to full

No save

For the goblin wield shield again, other hand empty. Start prone

[roll0] Initiative

and I leave my mage armor wand unused

[term1nally s1ck]

He's an air goblin who uses his crossbow with finesse to do extra damage.

Before the fight, he drinks a potion.

He also oils up his crossbow.

[roll0]

Let's see what he can do..

[TheFallenOne]

another with a potion, that Searing Spell really pays off...

Stand up, 5 foot step into Arena
Inspired Searing Firebolt [roll0] Reflex 15 halves, no resistances

if he lives, drop prone again

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]

RNG, I will buy you dinner if you pass this one save.

EDIT: That sucks. Dead.

200XP, 325gp

[TheFallenOne]

*looks at Stats* well, I am completely out of spells and have 4 missiles left to finish this. Guess I calculated just right, 6 ecounters would have been too much :smallbiggrin:

edit: bribing doesn't work :smalltongue:

edit 2: wohooo. Save and level up, right? Guess I still can only buy potions

[TheFallenOne]

hm, would mantle of flame take effect when I jaunt away from an attack? I'm torn which Incarnum class to take. If the answer is no I'll take Totemist and retrain Rageclaws to Sudden Maximize

[term1nally s1ck]

Mantle of Flame only applies if they hit.

[roll0]

[TheFallenOne]

ah, my bad. I never played Incarnum before and it's been ages since I tried my hand on an arcane caster. In light of that, I'm rather satisfied with my progress this far :smallbiggrin:

Leveled up as Conjurer//Totemist

+6 HP
+2 Ref, +2 Fort, +1 Will
+1 CL, +1 0 and 1st level spells
retrained shape soulmeld to Sudden Maximize
8 skill points: Concentration, spellcraft, tumble(2), Perform(2), Spot, Listen
Gain 2 synergy on jump and balance

Shaped Soulmelds: Rageclaws and Wormtail Belt, each one essentia
So who am I up against? either way I'll use my mage armor wand in the buff rounds

Stats coming shortly
Initiative [roll0]

Stats
HP 16/16
AC 20 Touch 12 FF 17

Abrupt Jaunt 4/4
Inspiration 2/encounter
1 Essentia in Rageclaws
1 Essentia in Wormtail Belt

Magic Missile 4/8 charges
Mage Armor active

Acid Splash
Acid Splash
Acid Splash
Acid Splash

Searing Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Searing Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Searing Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Kelgores Firebolt
Kelgores Firebolt

[TheFallenOne]

I'm an idiot, I forgot something important in the last two matches

Perform: Victory Pose! [roll0]
Perform: Victory Pose! [roll1]

Ich bin ein Stern aus flüssigem Metall,
Ich bin ein Stern, alles wird in meinen Armen Asche (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZajHL9gxEc)

[term1nally s1ck]

You're facing a strange kobold, who sets himself on fire, then drinks a potion and becomes invisible.

This arena is a mere 75#x75'.

[roll0]

[TheFallenOne]

whoa. I don't remember him doing that in the other threads

It was a mistake to ask you if they can buy potions too, wasn't it :smallbiggrin:

OK, the good thing is he'll get visible after a single attack, and then I can jaunt, so if he can't kill me in one strike it's not that bad

Move into the Arena say 20 feet.
Speak in a loud clear voice to the audience: "Now look at that coward. The people are here to see a show and you deny them seeing you at all. I ask you people: IS THAT ENTERTAINMENT?"

She then stands arms outstretched in a taunting pose, adressing the other starting zone. "I am right here. I won't run and I won't play your games. Take your best shot! And then I'll turn you to ashes under the cheers of the audience!"

Ready Action
Inspired Kelgores Firebolt on him
Trigger: I jaunted away, I see him when he ends turn

[term1nally s1ck]

No, but noboby has reached this guy with a build like yours. He usually goes for a different set of buffs.

He charges you, appearing after the first attack.

Your ready action goes off after the first attack, and I assume you jaunt away.

[roll0]
for [roll1] and [roll2] fire. If hit, ref save or you're on fire.

[TheFallenOne]

Reflex [roll0] +4 bloodline

Jaunt 10 feet away
Inspired Kelgores Firebolt [roll1] diediedie

[term1nally s1ck]

Passed save.

[roll0] vs the damage.

He moves and makes a double-attack.

[roll1]
[roll2]

for [roll3] and 1 fire, and [roll4] cold

[TheFallenOne]

shouldn't it be my turn? He had his turn and triggered a readied action, so I should be up next

[term1nally s1ck]

*blinks*

Oh yeah. D'oh.

Well, that's his turn if he lives.

[TheFallenOne]

another Inspired Kelgores Firebolt [roll0]

If he lives I won't jaunt away from the attack, I'll need those later on

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]

If pass, make a ref save or be on fire.

[TheFallenOne]

still lives? Drat

[roll0]

5 foot step, draw wand, magic missile him [roll1]

I can't afford to use more than 2 of my 5 bolts on one guy...

[term1nally s1ck]

The missile hits, but he does not die.

He moves next to you, and attacks:
DM only.
[roll0] for [roll1] and 1 fire damage. ref save or on fire.

[TheFallenOne]

This went bad so far. Do I notice any fire resistance on him? :smallconfused:

I won't jaunt away from any attack. If he kills me so be it, then I can try again and hope he finally fails a save

5 foot step, another missile [roll0]

26 damage by my count
I took 20

[term1nally s1ck]

25 damage, actually. 23 halved is 11.

No fire resist.

Aaaand....he still lives.

He full-attacks.

[roll0] for [roll1] and 1 fire.
[roll2] for [roll3] and 1 fire.
[roll4] for [roll5] and 1 fire.
[roll6] for [roll7] and 1 fire.

ref save if any hit. Don't think they did. Lucky you lol.

[TheFallenOne]

Indeed no hit. phew

5 foot step, another missile. Come on, fall [roll0]

What level are the last three, 2?

[TheFallenOne]

new stats

I took 20 damage so far

HP -4/16
AC 20 Touch 12 FF 17

Abrupt Jaunt 3/4
Inspiration 2/encounter
1 Essentia in Rageclaws
1 Essentia in Wormtail Belt

Magic Missile 1/8 charges
Mage Armor active

Acid Splash
Acid Splash
Acid Splash
Acid Splash

Searing Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Searing Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Searing Spell Kelgores Firebolt
Kelgores Firebolt
Kelgores Firebolt

[term1nally s1ck]

he dies.

They're buildable as starting chars for the NED.

The next fight is in half an hour. Father Aichtuo is his name.

[TheFallenOne]

Another one bites the dust! (http://www.youtube.com/user/queenofficial#p/search/4/rY0WxgSXdEE)

so either level 1 Gestalt or LA+1? Damn that guy could soak damage and his offense wasn't bad either

I contemplated not saving, if I die he might fail a save and topple over more easily. But with these I guess I can be happy for every kill

Save. Heal 5 HP. Buy lesser vigor(50 GP) for another 11 HP

Perform: Victory Pose! [roll0] yeah, I'll lose another gold on this one...

OK, let's go... [roll1] initiative
at least I'll start pretty sure

[term1nally s1ck]

Well, you would, but you gained one for the 18 earlier. So it balances out.

260gp, 200XP.

The next opponent, Father Aichtuo, is in a larger arena, 125' across. He is carrying a LOT of waterskins.

In each of his buff rounds, he summons a water elemental by emptying a skin out, and he has begun to sing in a language I don't think you have. Aquan?

You go before all 3.

[TheFallenOne]

well, my firebolt has 150 feet range, so doesn't matter

"Fire against water. How fitting. Here's my opening statement."

Inspired Searing Spell Kelgores Firebolt [roll0] no resistances, Reflex 15 halves
on the Father of course

edit: I just noticed, when leveling I completely forgot to raise my BAB. Guess with this character I don't think about that one often :smallbiggrin: fixed

Score so far
124
-50 save
140
150
-50 Resist Energy Potion
170
325
260
-100 save, lesser vigor

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]

What his next action is depends on if he saves.

EDIT: He falls unconscious.

The two elementals are outraged, and run at you. They finish 45' from you, I think.

[TheFallenOne]

ah, he has lesser vigor, so it doesn't end with him falling unconscious, right? well, at least he can't get more elementals and these won't be here forever

step 5 feet forward further into the arena
draw wand of magic missile, inspired damage on downed father [roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

DM rolls:
[roll0] from renewal.

Well, he's still lying on the floor. No sign as to whether he died properly or not.

[term1nally s1ck]

The elementals charge, one by one.

[roll0] for [roll1]
then:
[roll2] for [roll3]


And if either hit a nat 20:
[roll4] for [roll5]
[roll6] for [roll7]

[TheFallenOne]

one hits for 5

Withdraw, move as close to the guy with my 60 feet movement as possible without getting an AoO

Hm, are there some of his waterskins lying in his square? Guess I could use them myself :smallbiggrin:

[term1nally s1ck]

You retreat back a step, then around and towards their fallen master. The waterskins are each hung on a loop on his outfit. You could easily take one.

They take offence, and both charge.

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

If either crit:

[roll4] for [roll5]
[roll6] for [roll7]

[TheFallenOne]

no hit

how close am I to him?

Go adjacent, if I have an action left pick up one of the skins

funny that the crit rolls were way better :smalltongue:

[term1nally s1ck]

You were still over 60' away. 80' to be exact.

You allowing the AoOs?

[TheFallenOne]

depended on distance. If I still need 2 moves I might as well disengage to avoid AoOs

20 feet remaining

[term1nally s1ck]

they both run to catch you, both moving paqst you and ending at opposite sides of their father, 10' from him.

[TheFallenOne]

such loyal little elementals

would an unconscious creature autofail it's save versus color spray?
If so 5 foot step into range, draw wand, use it on Father. Maybe I can also catch one of the elementals

If not, move closer and pick up one of the waterskins. May cost me a jaunt though

[term1nally s1ck]

No autofail.

You move and pick up the waterskin.

The elementals charge.

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

[roll4] for [roll5]
[roll6] for [roll7]

[TheFallenOne]

Tumble away with half speed [roll0] DC 15
pour out the waterskin. I guess this is a standard action

[term1nally s1ck]

Yup.

There is a puddle on the ground.

One elemental moves and attacks, one charges.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[roll2] for [roll3]

[TheFallenOne]

so using these things has some requirement. Ah damn, if only I knew where those things are from

I take damage. 5 foot step back, draw wand, color spray both of them

[term1nally s1ck]

They're flanking you atm. You'd struggle to step back and not provoke still.

[TheFallenOne]

oh, wasn't aware of that

withdraw then. That takes care of one AoO, for the other tumble [roll0] I know they won't stay here forever, let's just hope that guy doesn't stand up again soon

[term1nally s1ck]

So, 30' away? full-round but half-speed to tumble?

One hustles into position, the other charges.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[TheFallenOne]

tumble away at full speed towards the Father [roll0] DC 20 with one move. Draw bow as part of move
Remove shield with other action

[term1nally s1ck]

A) You need tumble checks vs AoOs. 2 of.

B) You can't draw a weapon as part of your move, as you have 0 BAB.

[TheFallenOne]

I thought a tumble roll is for the whole move or do you mean something else? [roll0]

Conjurer 2 gives me 1 BAB.
How close am I to father now?

[term1nally s1ck]

My bad, I forgot that you were L2 now. Y'know, with the having to work vs L1 chars and all :smalltongue:

Tumbling:

DC 15: Tumble at one-half speed as part of normal movement, provoking no attacks of opportunity while doing so. Failure means you provoke attacks of opportunity normally. Check separately for each opponent you move past, in the order in which you pass them (player’s choice of order in case of a tie). Each additional enemy after the first adds +2 to the Tumble DC.

Accelerated Tumbling

You try to tumble past or through enemies more quickly than normal. By accepting a -10 penalty on your Tumble checks, you can move at your full speed instead of one-half your speed.

Both checks fail, so you take 2 AoOs.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[roll2] for [roll3]

EDIT: You can get to 10' away (5' step puts you adjacent), is that the end of your turn?

[TheFallenOne]

Ah, misremembered that tumble, sorry

Took 24 damage now. Will most likely have to use a jaunt to survive, then I'll coup the grace father

[term1nally s1ck]

Unfortunately, you won't.

He stands back up, and casts a spell on himself to heal up.

The elementals attack. One doublemoves to flank, standing between you and the father. One charges.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[TheFallenOne]

bad timing. I had hoped those things would disappear faster

1 more HP to death. 5 foot step away. Give him another firebolt. I wanted to keep two for grandma, but I'll try with one. If I fail I'll redo this fight hopefully better [roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]

Want to see results.

EDIT: Does that save?

[TheFallenOne]

yeah, DC 15...

[TheFallenOne]

spellcraft to identify his healing spell. Maybe this gives me an idea how much HP he still has

[roll0] :smallannoyed:

[term1nally s1ck]

Ack, I again forgot that you're flanked, so you couldn't 5' step to safety.

[TheFallenOne]

then I'll take an AoO

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0] for [roll1]

For their turns, 5' steps, and flanking for more attacks.

[roll2] for [roll3]
[roll4] for [roll5]

The father is still on his feet, and summons a new elemental.

EDIT: BAD RNG, BAD.

[TheFallenOne]

tumble out of reach [roll0] half speed

Acid on Father [roll1] touch for [roll2]

I still have no idea how he survived 32 damage in the first 2 rounds. Tough fellow

[term1nally s1ck]

Hehe, I'm as entertained as you are.

That hits, but does little damage. He continues to seem to heal.

One of the elementals poofs.

The new one and the old one move to attack. The newer one charges.

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

You're flanked, too.

Father summons another elemental, and then backs off a little. (30' separation)

[TheFallenOne]

I won't win this fight as it is now. So go for broke

Tumble [roll0]

Sudden Maximized Searing Spell Kelgores Firebolt. 30 damage

Either Grandma blows her save on my one Color Spray and I win or I die against her and redo this fight

[term1nally s1ck]

bam dead.

I wonder...do the elementals stop here?

*checks*

Huh. They do not stop.

Well, one poofs. But the other is now angry. It charge attacks.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[TheFallenOne]

Jaunt :smallmad:

"Hello, announcer? He's dead. See that black smear on the ground? That's him. Call the match dammit!" Cinder frantically screams while fleeing with the sorry remains of her life

evade them as good as I can with my superior movement

[term1nally s1ck]

It only has 20' move, so it'll never be able to catch you. It vanishes after 8 rounds of the benny hill theme tune.

200XP, and 300gp, for a VERY entertaining fight. Not sure how much comfort that is.

1 hour til Grandma. Any purchases?

[TheFallenOne]

No. My only way to win is hoping she'll blow that one save, potions won't give me my spells back.

I do though get myself a free scythe and start with it and the wand of color spray wielded

Initiative [roll0]

Likely I'll just die and redo from the Father fight

and I do believe this indeed was very funny to watch :smallbiggrin: though it likely ruins my chances to get through here without a death

[term1nally s1ck]

Well, Grandma drinks 3 potions, the second last makes her grow a size, and the last turns her invisible.

[roll0]

[TheFallenOne]

:smallsigh:

OK, she'll charge I think, that's rather loud

Ready Action: color spray when I hear movement in close proximity or notice the presence of an invisible creature nearby
Listen [roll0]
Spot [roll1]

Action stations. Prepare for slaughter.

also, I thought there were only 2 buff rounds?
Oh, I replenish my mage armor either way

[term1nally s1ck]

You can hear movement coming towards you, but not enough to pinpoint a distance.

You then get hit. Hard. While flatfooted.

[roll0] for [roll1] damage.

Will save if you're alive: [roll2]

If passed save, one more attack:

[roll3] for [roll4] damage.

[TheFallenOne]

yeah, deadidydead. Back to father

Do those water elementals count as summons?

[term1nally s1ck]

I don't think you would know that. I also don't think I would know that, so I'll go find out.

What with respect to?

[TheFallenOne]

Protection from X potion. Makes them unable to attack me as long as I don't attack either

and those invisibility potions are mean, they almost force me to get See Invisibility myself. With the things they buy those encounters are really a lot meaner here than in the other threads

[term1nally s1ck]

Not entirely. In fact, running the numbers, they're about even. You're getting it a little rough on grandma, since she does so much damage, but the others got a similar boost from what they did get.

I do, however, have a short list of potions she might get. No guarantee they're the same this time.

EDIT: I've asked, and you would not know. It's not a spell to summon them, that much you know.

[TheFallenOne]

Spellcraft to maybe know [roll0]

if Summon, buy two protection from law potions CL1. If no summon or I don't know, no purchases

[roll1] initiative

[term1nally s1ck]

It does count as a summon. You have no idea how it might be aligned though.

[roll0]

[TheFallenOne]

doesn't matter. Protection from X keeps away all summons

Get two protection from law potions. Start with one in hand, other one empty.

Step into Arena. No action

[term1nally s1ck]

Well, gogogo. You have 1 minute to kill him. Every turn he's awake, he'll summon another elemental.

He summons an elemental, and the 2 current run towards you.

[TheFallenOne]

I move around, trying to delay the elementals(I want him to summon as many as possible before drinking the potion)

each turn, ready action to drink potion once one of them comes within 5 feet

[term1nally s1ck]

How long do you intend to keep doing this for?

They get to next to you and get confused by the blockage.

They decide to merely surround you instead, and make a small wall between you and their father.

[TheFallenOne]

does he still call elementals or does he keep waterskins in reserve?
If he keeps calling I should be able to outwait the duration of all elementals with the two potions

[term1nally s1ck]

Hm. Well, he stops at 5 elementals. he moves to 45' away from you, there's a U-shape of elementals preventing you from moving towards him.

[TheFallenOne]

How does he react to his elementals being unable to do anything?

"Hey, 'Father', why did the chicken cross the road?"






"Because F**K YOU A**HOLE!" Inspired Firebolt [roll0]

Yes she's VERY angry at the guy for the last match and yes, she just got very family-unfriendly. Let's hope not many parents thought it's a good idea to bring their kids along to the Arena :smalltongue:

[term1nally s1ck]

How long after he stops summoning them?

EDIT: He seems annoyed, but he recognises the effect.

[TheFallenOne]

pretty much as a reaction thereof. I try to get as close to him as possible in the same turn

[term1nally s1ck]

so, he takes one turn to stop, next turn you attack.

you can get 10' closer.

[roll0]

EDIT: He's unconscious.

[TheFallenOne]

down again?

Double move to him, draw the scythe as part of move

[term1nally s1ck]

You manage to get to him, despite the elementals trying to get in the way. One of them, however, runs to him, and after you approach, picks up his father.

DM roll:

[roll0]

You get an AoO on the elemental, if you so wish.

[TheFallenOne]

no AoO. Smart elementals

well, can it still move this turn? If not, I can coup the grace Father, carried or not

[term1nally s1ck]

It can, it moves 20' away, and the rest join him, standing between you and him.

[TheFallenOne]

I don't take the AoO, but at the father. He moves after all too, even if not on his own volition

Attack [roll0] hepless AC
Damage [roll1]

Let's see how that goes

[TheFallenOne]

... wow

does the Father carry the remaining waterskins or are they lying somewhere?

[term1nally s1ck]

they're hooked onto him. He still has them.

[TheFallenOne]

double move so I'm next to the one carrying father again

how much time remaining on Protection from Law? Remember, I only drank it once an elemental came within 10 feet

edit: actually, no. Single move, ready action to move as close as possible once it ends it's turn

[term1nally s1ck]

4 rounds left, I think.

Father opens his eyes, stands up, thanks the elemental, and casts a spell on himself.

The elementals all go back to menacing you, bar the one who saved him, who stays next to him.

[TheFallenOne]

move closer with readied action

On my turn, hold scythe in one hand, draw wand. Inspired magic missile [roll0]

And I still don't get how he survived 32 damage in two rounds on my first try. He summoned two elementals in the buff rounds, so he couldn't have cast Vigor or the like

[term1nally s1ck]

He takes damage, but smiles and carrries on.

He summons a new elemental, and the first one summoned vanishes.

[TheFallenOne]

draw wand of color spray after dropping the empty one. Move closer

[term1nally s1ck]

He summons an elemental, and backs off.

The elementals move to block your passage again.

Another one vanishes.

Oh, hang on...he's before you now, but after the elementals.

Well, he summons another elemental, obviously, and one vanishes.

[TheFallenOne]

Can I get close enough for a color spray? If so, do it

[term1nally s1ck]

Nope. He's 45' away, you can only get to 35' away. You have to go round the elementals, is the problem.

[TheFallenOne]

I'll just keep moving around menacingly. One round before mya potion stops, I'll scream "Damn youuuuuuuu!" and run off, evading the elementals with superior speed. Once they corner me and he appearanty summoned all of them, I drink the second potion and outwait the elementals duration

[term1nally s1ck]

When you complete the arena, I'll show you his build.

He replaces all 5 elementals, and they trap you in a corner. The turn after he summons the 5th, they move to pin you in as before, he's 45' away, they're in a horseshoe between you and him. I assume you had a readied action to drink the potion, and in that case it's your turn.

[TheFallenOne]

tumble through their square. Try this every round and full defense until I'm out or either the potion or the elementals go poof

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]
[roll6]
[roll7]
[roll8]
[roll9]
[roll10]
DC 25

[term1nally s1ck]

You *do* know that that would break your protection? Entering their square breaks it.

[TheFallenOne]

hm, seems you're right about that

Total Defense then until they poof

[term1nally s1ck]

After 5 rounds, he starts replacing them.

He replaces each one with a new one the turn it poofs.

Your protection will expire 1 round after the last elemental is replaced.

[TheFallenOne]

... how many has he summoned yet in this fight? There must be a limit

[term1nally s1ck]

This will be 15. :smallbiggrin:

Yeah, the big 3 are designed to be horrendously hard. This one was alpha'd so well by Adumbration that nobody noticed him. He's nasty.

[TheFallenOne]

and there I thought 32 damage would be a good alphastrike as well...

well, I was playing this attempt on the assumption that he has no more than 10 summons, not that this is proven wrong I'll just nuke him and die against Grandma with my few remaining resources

Sudden Maximized Searing Firebolt for 30 damage

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0] If he saves, I lol.

EDIT: He falls unconscious.

[TheFallenOne]

another Firebolt

[roll0]

leaves me 3 jaunts and 2 color sprays vs grandma. Bring it on

[term1nally s1ck]

I'd ask if he gets a save, but it's irrelevant. Dead.

I just need to find out what potions she gets this time.

Yeah, Adu did 43 damage in one round to this one. Not too surprising it died. You'll see in the build.

[TheFallenOne]

I'll learn one or two new things then, no idea how you pulled this one off :smallbiggrin:

Initiative [roll0]

unless she goes invisible again, move into Arena, ready action to color spray once in range

[term1nally s1ck]

Rollin me dice.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]

[term1nally s1ck]

Okies. No invis this time, but she grows again, and turns into a wolf after touching herself with a spell.

[roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

She charges:

[roll0] vs color spray.

If pass, she attacks.

If fail....she attacks anyway, seeming to shrug off the spell.

Unless she falls, she smacks you twice.

[roll1] for [roll2]
[roll3] for [roll4]

EDIT: Did she pass, and can you roll the cconf if it hits you?

[TheFallenOne]

no need to. Jaunt

another color spray, either this takes her down or I'll die, having nothing but acid splashs left

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]

EDIT: NVM. Lol.

[TheFallenOne]

what now? Is she down? :smallbiggrin:

[term1nally s1ck]

Yup. CdG times.

[TheFallenOne]

[roll0] unconscious, blinded, stunned
[roll1] blinded, stunned
1 stunned

drop wand, hold scythe in both hands. Step in

Coup de Grace Giga Drill BREAAAAAKAAA!

[roll2]

fort save please

[TheFallenOne]

6 rounds stunned. Well, more CdG then until she bites the dust. I know you can make very powerful characters, but certainy nothing that can survive 6 scythe coup de grace

Probably shouldn't have said that, tempting fate and all that

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

[term1nally s1ck]

Well, you'd only get 5, but....she dies. Congrats! 200XP, 450gp.

As promised, I'll send you a PM of the father's build.

Could you tot up the money earned, and the money spent (not including any money spent between a save and a death.), the number of saves, and the number of deaths. I suspect we have a new leader.

[TheFallenOne]

Perform: Victory Pose! [roll0] +11.000 circumstance bonus for winning the game and referencing Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Einen Feuersalamander
hälst du dir als Wappentier.
Du bist Läuterung und Reinheit,
stehst für unstillbare Gier.
Aus den Haaren fallen Funken,
Schöneres hab ich nie gesehn.
Aufgelöst in Rauch und Asche
will ich brennend untergehn.
Herrin des Feuers, ich brenne,
das Feuer brennt lichterloh.
Herrin des Feuers, ich verbrenne
durch dich. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_nbhV-iFyE)

124
-50 save
140
150
-50 Resist Energy Potion
170
325
-50 save
260
-100 save, lesser vigor
-100 2x Protection from Law
300
450
= 1469

Saves: 3 Deaths: 1 Potions: 200 GP

I almost made it through without a death, that would have been one tough record to break :smallannoyed: but well, at least I demolished the current leaderboard scores :smallbiggrin: