Amonkhet: Trials of the Gods IC

[Feathersnow]

Djem slashes with her sword at the anointed she marked for destruction!

Spoiler: OoC

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Everyone is at a +4 to hit the anointed Djem hit in her turn, so she will target it


(1d20+9)[15] to hit

(1d8+2)[9] damage

[Doxkid]

Aloysius himself does not attack, seeing no need to waste his own protection spell for a single arrow, his Scorpion spares the anointed no such kindness; it's claw strikes once more and this time it will hopefully get a good grasp on the creature.

Spoiler: OoC

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Scorpion
Bonus attack: Claw attack against Anointed #6 Claw Attack: (1d20+6)[10]. Damage: (1d6+4)[5]. It'll make use of its Improved Grab ability to start a grapple as a free action if that Claw attack hits. Grapple check (1d20+11)[25]

[Metastachydium]

Senet gives a setback and Senet takes it away, or so it seems. Her countenance distorting into a vicious smirk, Ashait, now pleased with her lot, emerges from what seems to be thin air to bear her own blade down on a nearby dead husk.

Spoiler: Attack.

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Attacking either A6 if the scorpion doesn't bring it down or A10 if A6 is no longer available: (1d20+6)[11] for (1d6+3)[5] against flat-footed AC.

[Alhallor]

Thanks to Senet Isidor quickly strikes again after having missed his other attack.

Spoiler: OOC

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Attack: (1d20+6)[15] against AN4
Damage: (1d8+3)[7]

[Rekmond]

While he knew it wouldn't take long, the speed at which the pace of combat changed was startling nonetheless.

"Not my ideal position," he grunts before throwing himself forward past his sister, coming in for a backhand strike on the Annointed before him.

This at least was a familiar position.

Spoiler: OOC

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Move to flank with Djem, strike from behind.
(1d20+8)[9] for (1d4)[4] damage and (1d6)[1] sneak attack if applicable

[Buufreak]

Blades and claws meet embalmed flesh, and the party watches as the Anointed designated 9 falls from Djem's slash.

The undead react in kind, 1 charges towards Isidor, the others already poised in position to attack.

Spoiler: ooc

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Anointed 1 charges, (1d20+5)[17] vs AC, hit for (1d6+2)[6] against Isidor.
Anointed 4 remains in position, continuing the attack (1d20+3)[22] for (1d4+2)[6]
Anointed 6 continues to fend of the massive scorpion. (1d20+3)[7] for (1d6+2)[3]

NEXT GROUP IS UP!

[Doxkid]

Aloysius

The Scorpion doubles down on it's assault of Anointed #7, unleashing it's full arsenal of attacks upon the undead while Aloysius attempts to slip through the gap in the battlefield

Spoiler: OoC

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Scorpion
Claw 1 Attack: (1d20+6)[15], damage: (1d6+4)[10]. If this its it attempts to start a grapple as a free action; Grapple check: (1d20+11)[28]
Claw 2 Attack: (1d20+6)[16], damage: (1d6+4)[8]. If this its it attempts to start a grapple as a free action; Grapple check: (1d20+11)[25]
Tail Sting Attack: (1d20+1)[17], damage: (1d6+2)[8]. Undead are usuallynot subjected to poison, so I'll leave that out for now.

Aloysius
(Currently benefiting from 'Hide From Undead' for basically the next half hour)
Uses both a Standard and Move action to move across the battlefield, starting on M-30 and making his way up to I-18. Moves from M-30 through the scorpion's space (allies don't block), past Anointed #7. 3 squares of movement beside Anointed 7, possibly provoking an Attack of Opportunity when passing out of square L-26ish and then makes his way over to the left to avoid any other Anointed.

[Buufreak]

Yea. He dead.

The fury of the large scorpion proved far to much for the Anointed to handle, as its massive claws pick it up and rip it to pieces.

However see their fellow undead warriors does not deter the aggression, they intend to battle until they are rejoined with death.

Spoiler: ooc

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Anointed 2 charges forward to fill the gap left by 7. (1d20+5)[17] vs Scorpion AC. (1d6+3)[6] damage on hit.

Anointed 5 takes the threat of Isidor moving forward head on. (1d20+3)[20] for (1d6+3)[7] damage.

[Cygnia]

Abraxas willed himself to stay where he was, though he was to eager to throw himself into the fray. His duty was to defend their obelisk!

[Postmodernist]

"Here goes nothing..." mutters Aesi under his breath as he grips the rope between his hands and braces his talons along the obelisk. ""Sadogo, come here and help me!"

Spoiler: OOC

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Ok, hopefully the rope is secure, and the DC is 5 since it's a rope with a wall to brace against.

Sadogo will attempt to Aid Another: (1d20)[14] (Climb check of +0 vs DC 10 for Aid Another.)

Aesi will double move/climb. If Sadogo hits the Aid another, add 2 more to this roll. Hopefully, it's easy and I can't fail enough to lose progress/fall. Here's hoping: (1d20+1)[14]

[Buufreak]

Success! With all his effort mustered, and a slight upward push from a handy little gust of wind, Aesi begins the climb, moving 30 feet higher.

Spoiler: ooc

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As per the skill check, you can take a move to go 1/4 your speed, so the double move would be 30 feet higher.

Edit: A11 and A12 are still completely off board, so let's move ahead to Sefu!

[arkangel111]

Feeling the sudden weight as Aesi begins climbing, Sefu Quickly ties the 2 ropes together, praying that they will hold long enough for Aesi to make his way up the obelisk. To be safe, Sefu stands ready to grab the rope, desperately hoping that it will not come that.

Spoiler: Rolls

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(1d20+3)[15] use rope

Sefu will standby, ready to grab the rope or Aesi should something go wrong with the climb.

[Buufreak]

The rope appears fastened, of that Sefu feels sure.

A9 has died, so we are at Ashait and Djem.

[Metastachydium]

Ashait faces a considerable dilemma. Her charge made a break for the arrow and he's all alone now; on the other hand, she finally found herself somewhere she wants to be: in the thick of the fight where the brave and the cravenly don't mix. She makes up her mind, however, and quite fast. The mage is powerful and the Anointed, converging upon the scorpion, seem to heed him not. She can thin the herd for him and his beast and follow thereafter. Raising shield and blade once again, she slithers forward and slashes at the Anointed blocking the scorpion's way, before baring her needly teeth to try and sink them into the creature's shoulder.

Spoiler: OOC

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Ashait 5' steps to O26 to flank with the scorpion and full-attacks A6:
Straightblade: (1d20+8)[21] for (1d6+3)[8]
and bite: (1d20+2)[17] for (1d4+1)[3]

[Feathersnow]

Djem takes a five foot step to flank, although it probably won't help against the deathless foe! She then slashes with her sword!

Spoiler: ooc

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(1d20+5)[9] vs A8

Damage (1d8+2)[8]

[Buufreak]

Ashait

Your bled rends deep into the mummified corpse, adding only insult to injury as your fangs dive even deeper. However, the Anointed manages to stay on its feet, if only barely.

Djem

You swing wide, and the Anointed manages to swiftly dodge out of the way with only minor effort.

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And then, they came.

Another Anointed, finally in the fray, charges to form an isolating maneuver on Ashait. He brandishes his kopesh and swings.

Djem's new target retaliates in kind, ready to trade blows to the death.

Finally ready to turn and run, the Anointed leaves himself open to Ashait.

Spoiler: rolls

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A3 kopesh at Ashait (1d20+5)[20] vs AC, for (1d6+3)[7] slashing damage.

A8 strikes unarmed at Djem (1d20+3)[20] vs AC, for (1d8+2)[5] bludgeoning damage.

Going to auto-sim Ashait's AoO, (1d20+8)[12] for (1d6+3)[5] slashing.

Damage dealt. Back to the top with the 3 players.

[Buufreak]

OOC, actually let me amend that. It has been 3 full rounds. It is time for the showstoppers.

The distant sound of stone shifting against stone rumbles through the dilapidated city once more, followed by a shrill screech of a noise. It sounds organic in origin, but echoes around the entire area. Pinpointing exactly it's source might be difficult.

Feel free to (anyone!) take a free action listen check to narrow it down.

[Cygnia]

As he stood guard by the Crop's obelisk, Abraxas cocked his head like a mongrel dog, curious now about the sudden strange noise. Maybe another enemy was coming!

(1d20+5)[24] (Listen)

[Aracor]

Senet ***** his head to try to determine where the new sound is coming from: (1d20)[15]

Does anyone else hear that? Can you tell where it's from?

[arkangel111]

Scanning over the battlefield Sefu takes stock of the situation, the sudden noise spelling danger for his companions almost certainly. Hoping to gain something from his higher vantage point, he tries desperately to tune out the sound of combat, focusing intently on the new sound, and it's source.

Spoiler: Checks

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(1d20+7)[8] Listen
(1d20+9)[25] Spot

[Postmodernist]

Aesi turns his head toward the cry, hoping his superior vantage point assists him being as eagle-eyed as his species is famous for.

Spoiler: Rolls

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Spot (1d20+3)[6]
Listen (1d20+1)[11]

[Metastachydium]

Though still grinning triumphantly, the sudden, loud noise still gives the naga some pause. Could it be that the trial's about to stop fooling around with her crop? Just as well. The Anointed proved delightfully tough, but not much of a challenge. Not for her, anyway. It was about time.

Spoiler: A check.

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Listen: (1d20-1)[5]

[Doxkid]

"...This is why I said we should hurry and not get distracted."

Spoiler: OoC

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Listen Check: (1d20-1)[8]

[Alhallor]

Isidor got hit 2 times by the annointed fighting against him. It was a good thing though, with this he spared his companions these attacks. He try'd to not get distracted by the powerful roar, better to get down the current threat before going against the newest threat.

Spoiler: Listen

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Listen: (1d20+0)[17]

[Buufreak]

Listen Checks

Uncertainty fills the majority of the fray, though of course not for the Anointed. The sounds of battle seem to mask the origin of the shrill roar, but both Abraxas and Isidor seem certain they know the correct direction. Isidor points north, toward the opposing obelisk, while Abraxas turns his attention to behind him and to the right.

Currently, no one has spotted anything amiss.

Without further adieu, onward to Group 1 and their actions!

[Alhallor]

With a cry of defiance Isidor attacks two annointed at once, changes his stance into a more defensive one and retreats.

Spoiler: OOC

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Using Steel Wind Strike to attack AN1 and AN 4
Attack AN1: (1d20+6)[25]
Damage AN1: (1d8+3)[6] + (1d6)[1] Punishing Stance (forgot this the last few times.)

Attack AN4: (1d20+6)[10]
Damage AN4: (1d8+3)[6] + (1d6)[2] Punishing Stance (forgot this the last few times.)
Lose my Stance as a Swift action and retreat towards H23 but with a AC of 24 thanks off dropping Punishing Stance and having Mobility. Provoking three AoO's if I drop None of the Anointed.

[Buufreak]

Spoiler: Isidor roll for Crit!

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(1d20+6)[23] for (1d8+3)[11]

Isidor's blade screams through the air, slicing cleanly through the first Anointed, felling it in one blow. The second, however, was ready for it and his blade sailed short as it dodged backwards.

[Buufreak]

Spoiler: Need double post for AoO

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A4, (1d20+3)[14] vs AC, (1d4+2)[4] damage.
A5, (1d20+3)[20] vs AC, (1d6+3)[4] damage.

The mummified undead swing wildly at Isidor, but he proves far too swift to be struck. He makes his escape cleanly.

[Aracor]

Senet will cast a Glitterdust spell, hitting Anointed 2, 3, and 6. DC 16 save vs blindness.

edit...3 round duration

[Buufreak]

Spoiler: Saving Throws

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A2 (1d20+3)[10]
A3 (1d20+3)[14]
A6 (1d20+3)[8]

edit: The Gliterdust has full effect on all targets!

Gonna go ahead and roll some bones for Sothos, he will take the flank on A8 and...

Spoiler: attack rolls

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(1d20+8)[26] vs AC for (1d4)[3] plus (1d6)[1]

Then lets go ahead with the Anointed. A4 will pursue after Isidor, and A6 will continue attacking the scorpion.

Spoiler: more rolls!

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A4 attacks Isidor (1d20+3)[16] for (1d4+2)[6] damage.
A6 attacks the scorpion (1d20+3)[12] for (1d6+2)[3] damage.

edit: the above attack from A6 does not include the effects of Glitterdust. I assume it missed already, but just double checking.

Plenty of rolls there. Let's see what Aloysius can do next!