New OOTS products from CafePress
New OOTS t-shirts, ornaments, mugs, bags, and more
Page 8 of 24 FirstFirst 123456789101112131415161718 ... LastLast
Results 211 to 240 of 705
  1. - Top - End - #211
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2017

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    The devil's menacing grin disappears as Aron's spear drives a massive hole through its chest. The devil's unholy toughness keep it together, but it can do nothing but watch as the spear retracts and lunges forward a second time. Though not as grievous as the first, the devil's eyes roll back and it tumbles downward towards the ground. There is a loud crunch as it smacks the ground below. Whether it survived Aron's blows and the subsequent fall is unclear from his high vantage, but it's definitely not getting up any time soon.

  2. - Top - End - #212
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Illinois, USA
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    ”The memory devil is here, somewhere” Sefariel commenter nonchalantly. “It is doing its best to hide, but it is here, and following us. Make toward the harbors, but remain alert. We shall need to take precautions so it does not accompany us on the ship.”

    Talking a moment to fortify his defenses, he began walking toward the harbor, doing his best to use the buildings as cover.

    Spoiler: Ooc
    Show
    Cast shield on self, then let’s move. Sophia can tag along and remain on detect evil alert, it’s an at will ability.

  3. - Top - End - #213
    Titan in the Playground
     
    MesiDoomstalker's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Penthouse Suite
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Atticus sighed as he pulled an alchemical cartridge from his bandoleer, slotting it into his musket as he followed closely behind Sefarial. Well, if he show's his face I've got a bullet with his name on it.

    Spoiler
    Show
    Pre-loading an [Evil] Outsider Bane cartridge.
    Awesome Avvy by Sizlord!

  4. - Top - End - #214
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2017

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Sefariel and Atticus
    Sefariel and Atticus dart down the twisting alleyway. Just as the harbor comes into sight around the corner Sophia cries out a warning of an evil aura approaching from behind. A surge of magic flares in front of them, and ice crystals grow at a frantic pace up the walls of the tenements forming either side of the alleyway. Within seconds a barrier of ice forty feet tall blocks their path, and behind them there's the faint scuffling of footsteps of a large and ungainly creature. Something invisible with an aura of unmistakable evil blocks the way from which they came.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    The creature spent its turn casting Wall of Ice; both Sefariel and Atticus can act.


    Aron
    One bearded devil was down but the other followed deftly behind him as he flew towards the harbor. There he sees Lt. Ghomm looking bewildered. She recognizes Aron and waves him down.

    "What's going on? I've heard five different stories from five different people. Best I can tell is that Fairwind is strutting around like he's king and issuing orders to the Peaceguard, and he's got himself a new entourage. A group of devils, plus some nasty looking mercenaries. And then there's that hound archon who came here not so much as a minute ago to say that Fairwind's being blackmailed and I should try to keep as many innocents out of this conflict as I can," she double-takes and looks into the distance behind Aron. A handful of peaceguard who resisted Aron's spell are making their way to the harbor, along with the bearded devil, "oh, this doesn't bode well at all, now does it?" she throws her head into her outstretched palm in frustration.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    Your call on how to handle this. Sefariel and Atticus are a little more delayed, and Tanner is with them. You need to hold down the fort until they arrive.

  5. - Top - End - #215
    Titan in the Playground
     
    MesiDoomstalker's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Penthouse Suite
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Atticus growled as the ice manifested in front of him. He ground to a halt as he brought the musket forward towards the wall. A fight ain't what we're here for. Don't stop! His aura changed, the cool breeze being replaced by a warm suffuse light that gently illuminated the area. A moment later, the musket barked as a semi-real bullet rushed out and impacted the wall of ice in a gout of flame. But instead, the musket belched a puff of black smoke, doing nothing. No no no no not now! Atticus banged the butt a few times, energy flaring along the length before a plume of ash and soot dislodged from the barrel.

    Spoiler
    Show
    Free Action: Switch Active Element from Air to Fire (-4 AC, Fast Healing 1, emit light like a
    Standard: Use Energy Hammer
    (1d20)[1] Auto Hit; only for Misfire chance
    (1d12+15)[22] B/P + (10d6)[36] Fire damage (there is some saves, but ice doesn't have eyes)
    Move Action: Animus Flush to un-misfire.

    Combat Begins:
    Animus Granted: 7 (Wis Mod 5, 1 base, 1 Human FCB)
    Auto Granted Maneuvers: Flickering Defense, Energy Hammer, Arcane Shield
    Ungranted Maneuvers:
    1) Raging Flux
    2) Elemental Strike
    3) Assay Resistance

    Animus Expenditure/Accrual:
    +1 Animus for Maneuver used
    +1 free each round
    -1 for Animus Bullet
    -2 to Augment Energy Hammer (+2d6 damage)
    -1 to Animus Flush
    Net Change: -2
    Net Animus: 5
    Last edited by MesiDoomstalker; 2020-01-22 at 02:03 AM.
    Awesome Avvy by Sizlord!

  6. - Top - End - #216
    Troll in the Playground
     
    CasualViking's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Denmark
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Aron
    HP: 49/49

    "Fairwind LOST. He's not taking it well. We are leaving, right quick, when the others get here". Aron veers off to fight the bearded devil. A single slash opens it up from shoulder to hip, spraying ichor everywhere. power attack - (1d20+15)[35], damage - (1d10+19)[22]. Confirmed crit 44.
    Last edited by CasualViking; 2020-01-23 at 03:54 AM.
    Semper ludens.

  7. - Top - End - #217
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Illinois, USA
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Sefariel seemed unruffled by the appearance of the ice wall, as if he'd expected something along those lines (if not this, precisely). "Shh, shh, Sophia, it's all right" he hushed before going to his pocket for a pinch of dust. The results of the spell itself were identical to those seen on the balcony: an explosion of shimmering dust, outlining the offending creature and clinging irritably to its skin.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show
    Casting glitterdust on the baddie, being careful of course to not catch anyone else in the effect.


    "This wall is no impediment to me; if the two of you can get past it, do so."

  8. - Top - End - #218
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2017

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Sefariel and Atticus
    The resounding crack of Atticus' musket misfiring rings through the alleyway as Sefariel finishes his spell. A tornado of multi-colored specks swirls in the air, coalescing around a dominating the shape - clear as day it is a bone devil... although strangely this one appears to be missing its stinger and its right arm has been reduced to a stump with a prosthetic blade attached to the end. Its face appears misshapen, although the true extent of its deformities are not made clear by the glitterdust alone. The mutilated devil recoils and scratches at its face with its own good hand while sweeping its blade wildly in front of itself while moving forward. After a few seconds it manages to sweep clean the dust from its eyes, its faced contorted in rage.

    Seeing that blasting through the wall is their most obvious means of escape, Tanner stares at the wall with intense focus and three concussive blasts strike it in rapid succession, sending ice chunks flying in all directions.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    Tanner casts Magic Missile, dealing 11 damage to a wall segment. This is the best she can do against inanimate objects, so she'll need some help breaking through.

    The Bone Devil wasted its turn since it couldn't locate your squares, but it made its second save so it is no longer blind. It's still visible for the remainder of the spell, though.


    Aron
    As Aron leaps forward, Ghomm yells after him, "please don't hurt any citizens of Ankoro!" she keeps her weapon stowed and rushes off to the approaching peaceguard. Even as he charges the devil, Aron can see in his peripheral vision that the ones unaffected by his slow spell have broken off from the rest of the pack and are now running after him. He also catches in his other eye a peculiar sight - one of the alleyways is suddenly sealed by the appear of a wall of ice rising several stories.

    The bearded devil gasps from the deep gash Aron delivered, then shrieks with unholy fury as it brings down its glaive to return the blow. As the bladed edge retreats from Aron's shoulder a trickle of blood turns into a fountain erupting from the infernal wound. It whips its glaive around for a second strike, hitting only the bloodstained cobblestone at your feet.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    Aron takes 14 damage and 2 persistent bleed damage.

  9. - Top - End - #219
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2017

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Sefariel and Atticus
    The resounding crack of Atticus' musket misfiring rings through the alleyway as Sefariel finishes his spell. A tornado of multi-colored specks swirls in the air, coalescing around a dominating the shape - clear as day it is a bone devil... although strangely this one appears to be missing its stinger and its right arm has been reduced to a stump with a prosthetic blade attached to the end. Its face appears misshapen, although the true extent of its deformities are not made clear by the glitterdust alone. The mutilated devil recoils and scratches at its face with its own good hand while sweeping its blade wildly in front of itself while moving forward. After a few seconds it manages to sweep clean the dust from its eyes, its faced contorted in rage.

    Seeing that blasting through the wall is their most obvious means of escape, Tanner stares at the wall with intense focus and three concussive blasts strike it in rapid succession, sending ice chunks flying in all directions.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    Tanner casts Magic Missile, dealing 11 damage to a wall segment. This is the best she can do against inanimate objects, so she'll need some help breaking through.

    The Bone Devil wasted its turn since it couldn't locate your squares, but it made its second save so it is no longer blind. It's still visible for the remainder of the spell, though.


    Aron
    As Aron leaps forward, Ghomm yells after him, "please don't hurt any citizens of Ankoro!" she keeps her weapon stowed and rushes off to the approaching peaceguard. Even as he charges the devil, Aron can see in his peripheral vision that the ones unaffected by his slow spell have broken off from the rest of the pack and are now running after him. He also catches in his other eye a peculiar sight - one of the alleyways is suddenly sealed by the appear of a wall of ice rising several stories.

    The bearded devil gasps from the deep gash Aron delivered, then shrieks with unholy fury as it brings down its glaive to return the blow. As the bladed edge retreats from Aron's shoulder a trickle of blood turns into a fountain erupting from the infernal wound. It whips its glaive around for a second strike, hitting only the bloodstained cobblestone at your feet.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    Aron takes 14 damage and 2 persistent bleed damage.

  10. - Top - End - #220
    Titan in the Playground
     
    MesiDoomstalker's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Penthouse Suite
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Atticus breathed in deeply, manifesting a new quasi-real bullet in the chamber. "I'm tryin'! Just keep that thing off our backs!" He fired off another round, though one far less potent than his initial volley was supposed to be. But it was enough, the blow creating a rough holy in the ice. "Come along now, Ms. Tanner. No time for dillin' nor dallyin'." He ducked and shuffled through the rough hole before picking up the pace.
    Awesome Avvy by Sizlord!

  11. - Top - End - #221
    Troll in the Playground
     
    CasualViking's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Denmark
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Aron
    HP: 35/49

    "AAARGH. HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT!!", Aron yells at the top of his lungs. Before the devil can even pull back his polearm, Aron has impaled it right back. He looks at his wound in dismay; he awkwardly balances his glaive against his shield as he pulls out a wand and touches it to his wound, staunching the flow of blood but not doing much for the wound itself.

    Immediate action counterstrike rolled on Discord. Move action+standard to draw and use wand, CL check on discord.
    Semper ludens.

  12. - Top - End - #222
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Illinois, USA
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    It would be a poor wall that didn't face both ways Sefariel thought to himself. Certainly, the devil could transport itself to the other side of the ice easily enough... but that would take time, and effort, and Sefariel was content to have it expend both. Bracing himself against the wave of cold that would follow, he maneuvered through the opening and placed as much ice between he and it as possible. That expediency completed, he began chanting an intense spell, seeking to summon forth an ally for the fight.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show
    Move through ice wall (I believe there's some damage to be had here, let me know in Discord

    Start casting Summon Monster IV, to be completed with a move action next round

  13. - Top - End - #223
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2017

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Aron, Atticus, Sefariel
    Passing through the broken shards of the wall of ice exposes Aron, Sefariel, and their pilot Tanner to the full extent of the bone-chilling cold. They emerge on the harbor square to see a scene of chaos. Aron has beaten them to the harbor, and stands atop the broken body of a bone devil, slowly collapsing from a terrible wound that has nearly rent it in twain. The man points a wand at himself, seeking some momentary recovery before further trouble. Coming from the courthouse is an entourage of peaceguard and armed mercenaries with the Fairwind coat of arms.

    There is little time to react to the situation as a flash of hellfire erupts from the ground and the bone devil - still glistening from Sefariel's glitterdust - materializes in front of Atticus and Sefariel. It screeches in barely intelligible infernal; though fluent in the language, Atticus and Sefariel can barely make out what it's saying... although their best guess is that it's a disparaging remark about their parentage.

    Spoiler: Aron and Atticus
    Show

    Amidst the din and chaos of the the situation, you see something that threatens to further complicate matters. An entourage of four carriages, one of which is particularly ostentatious and emblazoned with the Fairwind crest.


    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    Cold damage to Atticus, Sefariel, and Tanner: (1d6+12)[14]


    Roderick
    A frantic sprint was all Roderick had left at this point. It was only good fortune that the peaceguard of Ankoro seemed to be distracted by some other nonsense, as otherwise a human wielding a bloody machete running through the streets would probably have merited their intervention. Coming to Ankoro sure seemed to be a very expensive mistake at this point. He'd spent the last few months with no fixed address, fighting off would-be assassins and assailants. His old adventuring party had broken up, leaving him with plenty of enemies out to kill him. He'd been ambushed and attacked by various outsiders several times. At first he thought it was the church of Razmir come for vengeance, but he was beginning to have his doubts. The usual calling cards of the Razmirans were missing, and some of the outsiders that tried to kill him didn't seem the kind that would work with that cult.

    Signing on with the Sky Sabres seemed like a pretty alright move at the time. They were on brief layover in Golarion and were about to ship out back to the planes. They had a contract lined up with a fabulously wealthy genie named Ryel Fairwind doing work in the astral plane. The plan seemed ideal; skip out on Golarion entirely and elude his enemies while earning a big paycheck. It was too much to hope for, it seemed. The company had only just arrived in Ankoro last night, and had been put up in a posh inn by their new employer. Roderick had barely had time for breakfast before two junior members of the mercenary company tried to kill him. Their rather sorry attempt for banter before dying revealed that they'd been ordered to kill him by Ryel Fairwind. Roderick wasn't going to stick around to give Fairwind's flunkies a second shot at it.

    Why Fairwind - a man he hadn't even met yet - wanted him dead was a mystery, but the reality was that this situation was rapidly going to hell. The fact that literal devils were now teleporting around him to finish the job made the severity of the situation all the more pressing. Right now it was obvious Roderick needed out of Ankoro. It was a longshot, but maybe there was a merchant ship about to depart in the harbor. So that was where he ran, dodging assailants and ducking through crowds.

    He rounded the corner only to see a scene of chaos at the docks. A towering devil screeched in infernal at three travelers - an aasimar, a tiefling, and a human - while another human stood atop the recently dispatched corpse of a second devil. It would seem he's not the only person these devils are out to kill, and there was a saying about the enemies of my enemies...

  14. - Top - End - #224
    Halfling in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2020

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Roderick
    HP: 64/64 (Temp HP: 76/76)
    Rounds of Rage: 13/13

    A day like this had to be a record, he'd basically been betrayed, unable to eat, lost; and to further it he'd not even gotten a severance package promised him. The first thing wasn't much of an issue though; that second one though. Even now he was feeling his guts gurgle in protest. Even with his prodigious stamina he was starting to get really, really, really tired. He wished he'd been able to refuel himself this morning... His metal clad boots slammed into the ground with force enough to break cobbles as he hoofed it toward the docks. Maybe someone could get him away from this crazy place or; or... or... or something. Thinking wasn't his strong suite at all! That was what Annabelle had been for; she was smart, psychic, and good at words! He was just good at talking to people- which didn't help when most of them wanted you dead!

    But, running pelmell through the streets had attracted a lot of attention and now that he was almost to his destination- a single panicked thought ran through his head, They aren't coming for me? This turned into a paranoid train that ended with the appearance of others! However there was a devil that was in the way of him and speaking to these clearly friend shaped people. Roderick's vision might also be a bit blurry due to low bloodsugar because he didn't get a chance to eat a full and hearty breakfast.

    However, as he ran his tread became much more monsterous; his footsteps echoing in his ears now as his body went through some changes. That machete was all but forgotten as his arms bulged, stretched, and rearranged themselves into claws that could easily rip into armor. However; his target- this devil got to see an additional much more horrific reaction. Those scales gnarled and twisted turning into vicious spikes that reached forward; his claws became thicker and much, much, much more deadly.

    This, all, of course was going right into the devil's chest as the rest of the folks could hear a bellowing draconic warcry! Which was a wordless screaming rage.

    Spoiler: Actions Taken
    Show

    Bloodrage > Eldritch Heritage: Hardened Fists: Claws increase in Size Catagory (1d8 - 2d6) > Reckless Abandon: -2 AC +2 to Hit > Power Attack w/ Furious Focus: -0 to Hit +4 to Damage> Charge -2 AC +2 to Hit +2d6 Damage from Rhino Hide Armor

    To hit: Via Discord
    1d20+21 = (18)+21 = 39

    Damage: Via Discord
    2d6+2d6+13 = (3+3)+(4+3)+13 = 26



    Spoiler: TL;DR
    Show

    Roddy boy goes into a rage and intros onto the scene like Nergigante in Monster Hunter; spikes and all.
    Last edited by ThatDamnPaladin; 2020-02-24 at 01:02 PM.

  15. - Top - End - #225
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Illinois, USA
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Sefariel, shivering visibly from the cold, took a step back both to give this intrepid newcomer some space, and to evade the interference of the devil, as he finished his spell. As he did, a hound archon appeared opposite the machete-wielder. A word of encouragement was all the archon needed to take swings at the devil with a greatsword -- though apparently this one had missed training day, and the sword failed to come anywhere near its mark.

    Unsatisfied with his safety, another spell -- a much quicker one -- formed on the aasimar's lips, and where there was one of him before, there were now half a dozen, swirling and dancing among each other so quickly that it was impossible to tell which was the real one and which were mere images.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show
    5' step
    Move action: finish casting Summon Monster IV
    Standard: cast mirror image for 5 additional ones, rolled in Discord

    Hound archon rolled a 2 and a 3 to hit, so that was hilarious, but at least he's now providing flanking and a celestial distraction.

  16. - Top - End - #226
    Troll in the Playground
     
    CasualViking's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Denmark
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Aron
    HP: 35/49

    "Get to the ship!", Aron yells. He points his bardiche straight at the bone devil, daring it to come get him while the others make it to the ship.

    Move action to get weapon ready again. Standard action: Legacy Weapon to make weapon Keen, Lawful Outsider bane
    Semper ludens.

  17. - Top - End - #227
    Titan in the Playground
     
    MesiDoomstalker's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Penthouse Suite
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    "Alright now, we don't need any tagalongs." Atticus raised his musket firing off a quick shot of crackling energy at their devil persuer. "Aye ya, don't have to tell me twice Aron." No sooner had the muzzle flash die did Atticus turn heel and run.

    Spoiler
    Show
    using Raging Flux. Free Action swap to electric element.
    (1d20+16)[35] vs touch
    (1d12+11)[14]+(2d6+2)[8] BP (as a +5 equivalent, this bypasses all DR besides Epic and -)
    (6d6)[26] electric
    For every 10 damage dealt total, the devil is pushed away from us by 5 feet.
    Awesome Avvy by Sizlord!

  18. - Top - End - #228
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2017

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    The Bone Devil digs its good claw hand into the ground to brace itself from the impact, leaving a huge gash in the road as it halts its movement. There is no delay as it whips forward and extends its lanky appendages to strike at the enemies within reach. Its prosthetic arm comes down over Roderick and strikes deep, even as its claw takes him from his flank and leaves a mark as deep as the one in the pavement.

    The peaceguards pursuing Aron muscle their way through the throngs of citizens fleeing the battle scene. They move to accost - but not attack - Aron. There's a chorus of shouts from them about him being under arrest under lord Fairwind's orders and to lay down his arms while the lieutenant steps forward to try to mediate. Their shouting is broken by the realization that Fairwind's carriage is rapidly approaching the dockside. It careens through the crowd at breakneck speed leaving little time for people to get out of the way, with a familiar efreeti at the reins. A number of flying creatures keep pace just behind the carraige. At this speed the genie lord and his entourage are only moments away.

    Spoiler: Atticus
    Show

    Out of the corner of your eye you see Tanner duck behind a merchant's stall. There is a brief flicker of magic before she disappears from view entirely [spellcraft check failed].


    Spoiler: Aron
    Show

    You notice that Tanner has disappeared and isn't with the group anymore.


    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    Roderick takes 21 damage from the sword and claw attacks.
    Last edited by Darvin; 2020-02-27 at 06:03 PM.

  19. - Top - End - #229
    Titan in the Playground
     
    MesiDoomstalker's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Penthouse Suite
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Not stopping his running retreat, Atticus whirls around for one more elementally charged strike at the Bone Devil. He silently thanked... someone, he didn't know who anymore, for the timely intervention of the other fiendish interloper. Lets not meet with the good Lord Fairwind ya?


    Spoiler
    Show
    No maneuvers left to be granted, so my Granted are purged, and re-Graned. I get to pick 2 (Energy Hammer, Raging Flux), get a 3rd randomly (Arcane Shield) and the process restarts granting another at the end of my turn (Elemental Strike).

    FA, swap Active Element to Water (Cold). AC drops by 4 (25) and saves increase by +2 (11/12/15) and gain Resistance 15 Cold (was Electric)
    Using Energy Hammer
    (1d20+14)[20] vs. Touch (I'm 30 ft away before moving, so still within first Range Increment)
    (1d12+11)[15] B/P + (10d6)[32] Cold (bypasses first 10 points of Resistance).
    On a hit, must make a DC 21 Fort save or be Nauseated for (1d4)[1] rounds

    Animus Expenditure/Accrual:
    +1 free each round
    +1 use a maneuver
    -1 for Animus Bullet
    -1 for Increase Potency (ignores first 10 points of energy resistance)
    -2 for Animus Augmentation: Energy Hammer (+2d6 damage, +2 DC, already factored above)
    Net Change: -2
    Net Animus: 4
    Awesome Avvy by Sizlord!

  20. - Top - End - #230
    Halfling in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2020

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    RODERICK
    HP: 43/64 (55/76)
    Rage: 12/13

    Roderick's blood spills onto the ground in a roiling boil. His flesh yielding easily to the claw and blade. However his claws shorten some allowing for a much more 'dainty' blow that rips into the fiend's stomach and chest. His howling rage insures that he doesn't notice the carriage, the guards, or even the belting fire from his erstwhile ally. All there is is his wrath toward this particularly unfriendly shaped thing before him.

    Spoiler: Actions
    Show
    Roderick moves into flanking with the Hound Archon, while raging Roderick only Power Attacks, first attack is with Furious Focus second attack is not. No rage powers are being used at this time- I also forgot to use my Shapeshifter bloodline ability to make Roderick's attacks hit harder.

    All Rolls are Via Discord:
    Attack 1:
    To Hit: 1d20+19 Power Attack w/ Furious Focus -0 +4 Damage = (15)+19 = 34
    Damage: 1d8+13 = (1)+13 = 14

    Attack 2:
    To Hit: 1d20+17 = (13)+17 = 30
    Damage: 1d8+13 = (5)+13 = 18


  21. - Top - End - #231
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Illinois, USA
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    "Make haste, this is a fight that cannot be won" was Sefariel's only remark, before a short incantation had the wizard vanishing from sight. The retreating clip-clop of an alpenstock against the pavement was all the evidence that he was still in the area at all.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show
    So, as discussed in Discord, I couldn't actually cast Mirror Image last time. I'd like if possible to use the move action that was left to retreat further from the battle (I want no part of up close and personal with a bone devil).

    This round: cast Greater Invisibility, then move 35' (sic) away toward the docks, then swift action shift another 15' further beyond that.

  22. - Top - End - #232
    Troll in the Playground
     
    CasualViking's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Denmark
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Aron
    HP: 35/49

    "Time to go", Aron mutters to himself. He launches back into the sky and flies to the ship.
    Semper ludens.

  23. - Top - End - #233
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2017

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Atticus takes aim with his musket; a cold wind blows over the battlefield as the mustketball erupts, striking the devil and sending shards of bone and ice flying in each direction. Seeing his opening, Roderick swoops in with his machete, dealing two quick slices. The devil's body is hard as stone, but yields to his blows. His second strike amputate what remains of the devil's ring arm. Sending its prosthetic blade hand crashing to the ground. The devil looks at the bloody stump in shock before keeling over backward.

    Aron begins to fly over the now-unguarded gates into the dock area. Some of the peaceguard shout at him to cease, but with Ghomm distracting many of them they take no action against him. Tanner's skiff is visible, still chained to the dockside and staffed only by a small bewildered Agathion holding repair tools. He could easily fly to the vessel if he wished, or ferry his compatriots across.

    Sefariel arrives at the locked gate. As he moves to examine the lock he realizes there's another pair of hands there diligently and invisibly working at it.

    No longer in the distance, the carriage begins to slow as it arrives at the dockside. The Efreeti pulls back on the reins and the two horses - both with wispy manes that appear infused by some planar influence - cease pulling as furiously. It draws closer, and the flapping creatures flying around it come into view; lesser host devils. The carriage, its occupants, and its entourage will be upon you in a few moments.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    You've got one round before the carriage arrives and another round before Fairwind gets out.

  24. - Top - End - #234
    Troll in the Playground
     
    CasualViking's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Denmark
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Aron
    HP: 35/49
    Aron carefully considers his next move. Then he decides to land hard, going down on one knee, his weapon hand knuckles to the ground. Then he slowly raises his head to make eye contact with the lesser devils, and with deliberate slowness, gets up and braces the shaft of his weapon against the shield, pointing the edge at them.

    Meanwhile, among the human pursuers, a wet plop announces the arrival of another Dretch, immediately followed by a wet, rasping noise and a huge, noxious green cloud.

    Aron lands to guard the allies at the gate, and (standard action) summons another Dretch to deal with the human pursuers via Stinking Cloud.

    Spoiler: Do these devils WANT SOME OF THIS?!?
    Show
    Aron can make up to 7 attacks of opportunity with his 10' reach. Against Lawful Outsiders, he is at +20 (15 base, +1 AoO from Temple Guard, +2 from Arcane Pool enhancement, +2 from Bane), 1d10+15+2d6, 17-20/*2. Between base enhancement, Arcane Pool and Bane, the weapon's effective enhancement bonus is +5, enough to penetrate alignment-based DR, but I don't know if temporary enhancement actually works for that.
    Semper ludens.

  25. - Top - End - #235
    Halfling in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2020

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Roderick
    HP: 43/64
    Rage: 11/13
    Condition: Fatigued (2 Rounds)

    Roderick felt the rage evaporate and leave him nearly gagging for breath. But; he forced protesting muscles rippling under his forearms as he watched the scales all but fade away. However, as he took stock of the situation he decided that he wouldn't mind taking a souvenir- namely the Demon's prosthetic arm. Now, the thing was heavy but, it was no time for dallying. He began toward the only means of escape he could see with as much haste as his drained body could. Which honestly wasn't all that shocking to see that he was fairly quick about it.

    He does cast a curious glance at Aron, "Right, fancy pants over 'ere wants me dead can I tagalong or ya gonna hit me with yer pokin' stick?"

    Considering their enormous height difference, this is not exactly an intimidating thing to see at least if Aron's the kind of man to need intimidating.

    Spoiler: Actions
    Show

    Roderick Exits Rage, suffering from Fatigue for 2 Rounds.
    Roderick uses a Move Action to take [SEVERED DEMON ARM BLADE]
    Second Move Action used to get to Aron... and a free action to ask if he's gonna get stabbed in the gut.


  26. - Top - End - #236
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Illinois, USA
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Sefariel pondered the situation. He was still quite invisible himself, of course, but that did little good in the grand scheme and was but a temporary reprieve. Meanwhile, the fastest possible means of escape -- whatever it may be -- seemed most prudent. It was time to take a small chance. Dismissing the invisibility spell, he appeared next to the gate.

    "If you happen to have a court order for the immediate release of that vehicle, invisible stranger" he whispered to the invisible thief-in-progress, "I would most like to have a copy of it. It may hasten our departure."
    Last edited by Stelio Kontos; 2020-03-06 at 02:14 PM.

  27. - Top - End - #237
    Titan in the Playground
     
    MesiDoomstalker's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Penthouse Suite
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Atticus sprints towards the gate where the others had congregated. We have 'way 'round or is this a last stand we've got goin' on? He leveled his musket at the host of outsiders pitted against them, unsure if he could handle all of them.
    Awesome Avvy by Sizlord!

  28. - Top - End - #238
    Troll in the Playground
     
    CasualViking's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Denmark
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Aron
    HP: 35/49
    Aron smiles ever so slightly at the sight of the short fellow carrying the demon arm. Without taking his eyes of the enemy, he gives a backwards nod, inviting him to pass by.
    Semper ludens.

  29. - Top - End - #239
    Ogre in the Playground
    Join Date
    Jan 2017

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    The peaceguard falls back, hacking and coughing their way away from the stinking cloud. The only one who ends up on your side is Lt Ghomm, who collapses against a nearby merchant stall that was vacated in the previous commotion.

    Sefariel can hear the whispering voice of Tanner cursing under her breath, and it dawns on him that both of them are standing invisibly next to each other. She fiddles feverishly with the lock on the gate to no immediate success even as Roderick and Atticus arrive to join them.

    Time, however, has run out. The carriage comes to a screeching halt on the roadway. The lesser host devils fan out, circling in a broad motion around the group but being careful not to draw too close. The efreeti gives a glare to Atticus before rapping his fist against the carriage to alert those inside. A moment later the door opens and three figures exit. The first is the genie himself. Lord Fairwind imperiously surveys the scene with a look of intense displeasure upon his face. Behind him is a heavily armed and armored aasimar woman that only Roderick recognizes; Gloria Goldeneye, leader of the Sky Sabres mercenary company. She merely shakes her head upon noticing Roderick and stands at attention beside Lord Fairwind. The third figure actively hurts just to lay eyes upon. Gazing upon their visage drives needles into your brain, and the moment you look away the very memory of even having seen them is erased from your mind.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    Everyone failed their save; while you can see the Mnemor devil, you cannot form any memories of her. The moment she disappears from your field of view you will forget you even saw her at all. This does not prevent you from attacking her.


    "Fraud, burglary, resisting arrest, harboring planar fugitives, destruction of property, and..." Fairwind glances at the mangled corpse of the bone devil before finishing his pronouncement "murder," he pauses before turning his gaze back upon the visible members of the party, "an impressive list of crimes for your short time in Ankoro. But this ends here and now. If you bring further violence to my streets, I see no reason why I shouldn't turn a blind eye to our extradition laws and allow you to be swiftly transported to Dis to face summary judgement there,"

    Fairwind suddenly opens his arms widely, "but if you were to peaceably lay down your arms and submit to my custody and protection, I might just be magnanimous enough to-" he recoils suddenly and jerks his head towards the mysterious figure whose presence eludes your mind. "Keep your appendages to yourself," he mutters quietly, just barely within earshot, then he pushes the figure away and recomposes himself to finish his speech, "the choice is yours,"

    As Fairwind finishes his speech Sefariel hears a soft click; Tanner has managed to open the lock.

    Spoiler: OOC
    Show

    3 rounds have passed so Roderick is no longer fatigued. The skiff is still chained in place. I'm presuming the party is standing together near the gate unless otherwise stated.

    Ryel Fairwind, the Efreeti, Gloria Goldeneye, two bearded devils, and the mnemor devil are all visible opponents who stand about 30 ft away from you. 8 Lesser Host Devils circling are overhead and are about 50 ft away

    Warning: this is an APL+5 encounter. You are not expected to win this fight. You are expected to beat a fighting retreat.
    Last edited by Darvin; 2020-03-09 at 05:16 PM.

  30. - Top - End - #240
    Titan in the Playground
     
    MesiDoomstalker's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Penthouse Suite
    Gender
    Male

    Default Re: Planar Odyssey [IC]

    Atticus choked up on his musket, keeping it centered toward the mass of opposition surrounding them. He thought, distantly, that this must be like the soldiers of the Revolution must have felt like. But he dismissed that thought; their plight was not so noble. Flight, towards safety for their own skins. Still, it gave him some glimmer of hope. Slowly, he lowered the barrel, standing up from his half crouched stance. He half laughed as he slung the gun across his shoulder. Ya know, from where I come from, our ancestors fought a hard-won war so they don't need take no orders from a King. Or, I suppose, no Lords neither. Don't get me wrong, Fairwind, your a nice enough bloke but I reckon at least haf the words that come out of yer yap are about as true as a carpetbagger's sales pitch. So Atticus' eyes flared as electricity crackled around him and jumping out to each of his allies. Above each of their heads, the electricity forming into a sigil above each of their heads. If ya don't mind, we're gonna kindly decline your 'magnanimous' offer. But bless ya heart, you do have a sense of style for these things. Atticus sprung backwards, twisting on the ball of his foot to rush towards the waiting skiff.

    At least, if he died here, Mum and Pa wouldn't have to worry no more.

    Spoiler: Air Glyph to everybody
    Show
    For 5 rounds, everyone gets +10 land speed.
    Awesome Avvy by Sizlord!

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •