Kiven asks Calarel where she would be most comfortable setting up a living space and suggests the upper throne room. He suggests that they can clean it up using magic, but that she is not required to do so as she is no longer a servant to anyone. He will be using Prestidigitation to clean the rooms he plans to use, and she can do so for her own benefit if she so chooses. (Not sure if she can perform Presti yet.)
Upon the alert from Kili, Kiven summons Vexor and attempts to get his partner, with the help of Blau if necessary. He tells Calarel what is happening and lets her choose whether to remain or join the impending fight, and makes sure someone brings Jack along as well. Following Eya, Blau and the others downstairs, the elf prepares his bow and is ready to cast an enchantment just before any battle seems likely to errupt.
Abraxxus takes up residence in the secret room to guard the treasure. He spends his days assisting the others as needed. When not doing anything else he maintains inventory on the items gained.
As he hears of the forest guardian he chuckles. " This should be fun for a minute maybe. Damn elves.... Tough decision though....do I fight the guardian or the elves first? " He looks thoughtful for a moment. " Jack, we will eat well tonight. Elf is on the menu!"
Some of the group hides in the narrow stalagmite filled space the Boggards had used, with others hanging back further to the north.
Soon enough the Lillend and her escort approaches, following the sounds made by Eya's spell. They pause before entering the ambush area, and a low conversation can be heard, "I dislike the look of this passage, and the sound can be heard from here as well. I suggest going this way for now." "Yes, that seems wise."
Anyone peeking into the area sees an exquisitely beautiful ebony skinned elf squeeze through the narrow passage before suddenly regrowing a snake tail and wings. It seems that the Lillend is a shapeshifter. Calliaste's party move up and through, cautiously exploring the area, alert for any signs of trouble.
To clarify, instead of going from C2 to C4 as hoped for the ambush, they instead made the same decision you guys did and squeezed through the narrow passage to C5. If you want to maintain ambush potential, you'll need to respond quickly.
Kiven silently starts pointing to the north, trying to suggest they could just as easily do an ambush in the next path they could come through (between C4 and C8), as long as they don't double back.
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Blau nods, moving around the pillar so he can see through the opening to the North, waiting for opportunity. (He's behind the big rock formation in the North-West corner of the C4). The zombie remains where it is, still and silent, in the corner of the room (small passage entering the village area) until the enemy enters the cavern.
Initiative : 6
Zombie attack Attack: 20 Damage: 9
Blau will attack once half the enemy has passed the visible gap. I'll roll then.
“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?" "Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied ― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
Eya casts another Ghost Sound spell, this time slightly louder and imitating the same group except this time with footsteps dancing after the merry making with some playful laughter. She does this to try and cover the Knots movement and moves back with the group into the room above. She messages the elementals in Terran to have them adjust accordingly then takes position around a corner in a hall between the room and the boggards camp and readies her wand.
Rolled initiative in last post as a 23. Going to go ahead and roll things here for the ambush for Daishain to use as needed. Readying a fireball straight into that hallway they are coming from as soon as I notice them coming. Then the elementals try to flank and attack the Lillend.
Respar slips along behind their quarry, staying back far enough for the initial magic assault that will be unleashed, then move into strike from behind.
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Initiative: 20
Kiven is waiting with his enchanted bow ready as the first foes come into view. As he unleashes the first of his arrows at one of the elves he mutters some words in elven to cast Shield upon himself.
Attack 1: 12 , 10 damage + 2 electricity
Rapid Shot: 20 , 7 damage + 3 electricity
*AC now 22 with Shield *Windy Escape at the ready if hit
Blau, seeing the foes move past the visible opening, shoots at one of the Elves, the bolt from the crossbow a black-limned streak as it flies. Keeping the majority of the structure between him and the enemy, he cranks back for another shot.
AC 21 from Barkskin
Crossbow shot : Attack: 14 Damage: 1 (Not including any situational bonuses) Unholy 3
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“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?" "Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied ― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
The enemy moves forward, but in spite of their caution, they somehow fail to notice the Knot until they are in between them. The two in the lead spot Grumblejack failing to conceal himself behind a stalagmite, but its already too late.
Eya's fireball detonates in their midst, and then battle is joined. Grumblejack and Respar join the elementals in engaging the two sword wielders in front while Blau and Kiven provide supporting fire. The elves prove to be elusive targets, dodging or parrying multiple blows, although some attacks slip through, and soon both are bleeding.
The two in front strike back, one of them cutting Grumblejack badly. The archers behind follow suit, firing at Eya and Kiven, scoring a hit in the former case.
All of the elves take a step back, retreating towards the passage they took to get in here.
Calliaste herself looks to Abraxxus, who had just finished casting a spell and enlarging himself. The Lillend's beautiful face fills his view as she tearfully pleads with him. "Please strong one, please defend us and I will be yours."
Hit on Eya for 6 damage Surprise round over. Both the elves and Calliaste herself managed to beat you guys in iniatiative, so they just went first on the first non surprise round. Charm Monster cast on Abraxxus. DC 18 Will save vs being charmed by Calliaste. Its not full control, but on failure Abraxxus would consider her in a very positive light and "perceives your words and actions in the most favorable way" Since Calliaste and her allies are reasonably considered a threat to him at the moment, Abraxxus gets a free +5 on the save attempt.
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As the elves try to retreat, Eya pulls some powdery substance from her pouch and her eyes flare brightly as she casts a spell that spreads the dust over the Lillend and the elves. After that, she calls to the elementals in Terran, "Go under, cut them off from escape and take out the injured ones quickly."
Eya Initiative: 23 Eya AC: 18
Glitterdust on as many of them as I can, prioritizing the Lillend and trying to avoid allies. From the description if they backed away, I should be able to get them all hopefully. If Eya needs to reposition at all, she will. If it's too far, she will Dimensional Slide to close the gap (60 foot teleport). She will also expend a point from her reservoir to increase the Save DC by 1. So that is a DC 20 Will saving throw for the Glitterdust.
The elementals will try to earth glide and block their escape. Then kapow.
Elemental Power Attack 1: 26 Elemental Damage 1:15
Elemental Power Attack 2: 25 Elemental Damage 2: 16
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Blau slings his crossbow and moves in on the front rank of elves, striking out with fiery fists and feet at the first one he reaches. "How dare you enter the sacred caves! Heretics! Blasphemers! DIE!"
Flurry of Blows #1 : Attack: 16 Damage: 8, plus fire 3, plus 2 for acid, plus 1 Bleeding plus Channel Energy 10
Flurry of Blows #2 : Attack: 26 Damage: 10, plus fire 1, plus 2 for acid, plus 1 Bleeding
Swift action Elemental Strike
Channel Energy on the first attack DC16
Available: Deflect Arrows
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“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?" "Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied ― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
Abraxxus hesitates for a moment as she speaks but the protective spell strengthens his will. He roars in fury. " How dare elves try to control the son of Hoondarrh... " He gets his huge blade and rushes towards the nearest opponent. The axe whistles as it rockets towards his hated enemy.
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Respar presses the attack against his original target, feeling a small satisfaction at having wounded one. He refuses to let his foe catch their footing or their breath.
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OOC - Appending NPC moves
Calling out to the demon, Blau says "Rend their flesh, Elf and Celestial alike, but try to leave their bones mostly intact. They will serve me after death, better than they serve Good while living!"
Daemon init: 4
Laughing, the immense creature casts a spell, and the foes are slowed down with chains of mystic energy. "Let's make them easy targets for you, and you can peel their flesh from their bones, yourself!"
Slow on all foes, DC15
On the other side, slow and singular of purpose, the skeleton boggard keeps to a single Elf, striking out again with his sword.
“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?" "Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied ― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
Eya flings dust all over Calliaste and one of her escorts. The lillend manages to avoid being blinded, but the elf is not quite so lucky. She goes to one knee, apparently trying to listen to her surroundings, a moment later she's hit by an arrow from Kiven, and Calliaste is hit by a frost spell.
The elves in front manage to dodge Blau's fists, but one is wounded by Respar's blade and the other badly wounded by Abraxxus' strike.
The elementals sink into the ground on Eya's command, disappearing from view, while Grumblejack presses in to get his own hit on the elves, but he misses.
The elven rangers keep their discipline up, and strike back at those harassing them. One of them strikes out and destroy's Blau's skeleton, while the other hits Respar, two arrows also scrape across Abraxxus' right arm and side.
The elves then step back again, into the tunnel and away from all these crazy evildoers.
Hexor and Vexor simply disappear when told to engage, teleporting into the room on either side of Calliaste. She responds by flying up towards the ceiling out of their reach and casting a spell at Hexor. "They seem to have things handled, sit this one out." Hexor responds with, "Huh, good point, okay then..." Before wandering off to the side and having a seat.
Abraxxus hit for 11 damage, Respar for 10.
The elves have now moved into a position limiting who can get to them. Only two medium creatures or one large creature can fit in position to strike at them at once. In the latter case, filling the tunnel with a large creature would provide cover for every foe on the other side.
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Respar finds a good place from which to attack with stealth if their targets do indeed enter the caverns. His rapier and bow are ready. Stealth 28
Kiven asks Calarel where she would be most comfortable setting up a living space and suggests the upper throne room. He suggests that they can clean it up using magic, but that she is not required to do so as she is no longer a servant to anyone. He will be using Prestidigitation to clean the rooms he plans to use, and she can do so for her own benefit if she so chooses. (Not sure if she can perform Presti yet.)
Upon the alert from Kili, Kiven summons Vexor and attempts to get his partner, with the help of Blau if necessary. He tells Calarel what is happening and lets her choose whether to remain or join the impending fight, and makes sure someone brings Jack along as well. Following Eya, Blau and the others downstairs, the elf prepares his bow and is ready to cast an enchantment just before any battle seems likely to errupt.
Abraxxus takes up residence in the secret room to guard the treasure. He spends his days assisting the others as needed. When not doing anything else he maintains inventory on the items gained.
As he hears of the forest guardian he chuckles. " This should be fun for a minute maybe. Damn elves.... Tough decision though....do I fight the guardian or the elves first? " He looks thoughtful for a moment. " Jack, we will eat well tonight. Elf is on the menu!"
Some of the group hides in the narrow stalagmite filled space the Boggards had used, with others hanging back further to the north.
Soon enough the Lillend and her escort approaches, following the sounds made by Eya's spell. They pause before entering the ambush area, and a low conversation can be heard, "I dislike the look of this passage, and the sound can be heard from here as well. I suggest going this way for now." "Yes, that seems wise."
Anyone peeking into the area sees an exquisitely beautiful ebony skinned elf squeeze through the narrow passage before suddenly regrowing a snake tail and wings. It seems that the Lillend is a shapeshifter. Calliaste's party move up and through, cautiously exploring the area, alert for any signs of trouble.
To clarify, instead of going from C2 to C4 as hoped for the ambush, they instead made the same decision you guys did and squeezed through the narrow passage to C5. If you want to maintain ambush potential, you'll need to respond quickly.
Kiven silently starts pointing to the north, trying to suggest they could just as easily do an ambush in the next path they could come through (between C4 and C8), as long as they don't double back.
Blau nods, moving around the pillar so he can see through the opening to the North, waiting for opportunity. (He's behind the big rock formation in the North-West corner of the C4). The zombie remains where it is, still and silent, in the corner of the room (small passage entering the village area) until the enemy enters the cavern.
Initiative : 6
Zombie attack Attack: 20 Damage: 9
Blau will attack once half the enemy has passed the visible gap. I'll roll then.
“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?"
"Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied
― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
Eya casts another Ghost Sound spell, this time slightly louder and imitating the same group except this time with footsteps dancing after the merry making with some playful laughter. She does this to try and cover the Knots movement and moves back with the group into the room above. She messages the elementals in Terran to have them adjust accordingly then takes position around a corner in a hall between the room and the boggards camp and readies her wand.
Rolled initiative in last post as a 23. Going to go ahead and roll things here for the ambush for Daishain to use as needed. Readying a fireball straight into that hallway they are coming from as soon as I notice them coming. Then the elementals try to flank and attack the Lillend.
Fireball DC 14 Reflex: 22
Elemental Power Attack 1 /w flank: 22
Elemental Damage 1: 13
Elemental Power Attack 2 /w flank: 14
Elemental Damage 2: 13
Respar slips along behind their quarry, staying back far enough for the initial magic assault that will be unleashed, then move into strike from behind.
If needed, a new Stealth 32
Initiative 18
Abraxxus moves up with the others to reposition. He will find a large enough area to enlarge himself in.
Initiative: 6
He will cast enlarge person on himself the round everyone launches the ambush. He will then rush in to attack the next round.
Initiative: 20
Kiven is waiting with his enchanted bow ready as the first foes come into view. As he unleashes the first of his arrows at one of the elves he mutters some words in elven to cast Shield upon himself.
Attack 1: 12 , 10 damage + 2 electricity
Rapid Shot: 20 , 7 damage + 3 electricity
*AC now 22 with Shield
*Windy Escape at the ready if hit
Blau, seeing the foes move past the visible opening, shoots at one of the Elves, the bolt from the crossbow a black-limned streak as it flies. Keeping the majority of the structure between him and the enemy, he cranks back for another shot.
AC 21 from Barkskin
Crossbow shot : Attack: 14 Damage: 1 (Not including any situational bonuses) Unholy 3
“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?"
"Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied
― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
After the fireball clears, Respar moves in and stabs his rapier into the back of whichever enemy is closest to where he enters the cavern.
Attack 19
Damage 5
Sneak Attack 9
If hits, apply Bewildered to target for lowered AC to it.
The enemy moves forward, but in spite of their caution, they somehow fail to notice the Knot until they are in between them. The two in the lead spot Grumblejack failing to conceal himself behind a stalagmite, but its already too late.
Eya's fireball detonates in their midst, and then battle is joined. Grumblejack and Respar join the elementals in engaging the two sword wielders in front while Blau and Kiven provide supporting fire. The elves prove to be elusive targets, dodging or parrying multiple blows, although some attacks slip through, and soon both are bleeding.
The two in front strike back, one of them cutting Grumblejack badly. The archers behind follow suit, firing at Eya and Kiven, scoring a hit in the former case.
All of the elves take a step back, retreating towards the passage they took to get in here.
Calliaste herself looks to Abraxxus, who had just finished casting a spell and enlarging himself. The Lillend's beautiful face fills his view as she tearfully pleads with him. "Please strong one, please defend us and I will be yours."
Hit on Eya for 6 damage
Surprise round over. Both the elves and Calliaste herself managed to beat you guys in iniatiative, so they just went first on the first non surprise round.
Charm Monster cast on Abraxxus. DC 18 Will save vs being charmed by Calliaste. Its not full control, but on failure Abraxxus would consider her in a very positive light and "perceives your words and actions in the most favorable way" Since Calliaste and her allies are reasonably considered a threat to him at the moment, Abraxxus gets a free +5 on the save attempt.
As the elves try to retreat, Eya pulls some powdery substance from her pouch and her eyes flare brightly as she casts a spell that spreads the dust over the Lillend and the elves. After that, she calls to the elementals in Terran, "Go under, cut them off from escape and take out the injured ones quickly."
Eya Initiative: 23
Eya AC: 18
Glitterdust on as many of them as I can, prioritizing the Lillend and trying to avoid allies. From the description if they backed away, I should be able to get them all hopefully. If Eya needs to reposition at all, she will. If it's too far, she will Dimensional Slide to close the gap (60 foot teleport). She will also expend a point from her reservoir to increase the Save DC by 1. So that is a DC 20 Will saving throw for the Glitterdust.
The elementals will try to earth glide and block their escape. Then kapow.
Elemental Power Attack 1: 26
Elemental Damage 1:15
Elemental Power Attack 2: 25
Elemental Damage 2: 16
Blau slings his crossbow and moves in on the front rank of elves, striking out with fiery fists and feet at the first one he reaches. "How dare you enter the sacred caves! Heretics! Blasphemers! DIE!"
Flurry of Blows #1 : Attack: 16 Damage: 8, plus fire 3, plus 2 for acid, plus 1 Bleeding plus Channel Energy 10
Flurry of Blows #2 : Attack: 26 Damage: 10, plus fire 1, plus 2 for acid, plus 1 Bleeding
Swift action Elemental Strike
Channel Energy on the first attack DC16
Available: Deflect Arrows
“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?"
"Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied
― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
Abraxxus hesitates for a moment as she speaks but the protective spell strengthens his will. He roars in fury. " How dare elves try to control the son of Hoondarrh... " He gets his huge blade and rushes towards the nearest opponent. The axe whistles as it rockets towards his hated enemy.
Powerattack: @Kyrroeth game_die
Result: 1d20 (7) + 14
Total: 21
Damage: @Kyrroeth game_die
Result: 4d6 (3, 3, 5, 1) + 17
Total: 29
Kiven turns his attention to one of the elven archers, unleashing one arrows.
Attack 1: 17 , 4damage + 2 electricity, also Unholy from Blau? 9
He then decides to try to slow the retreat of Calliaste with a rime enchanted spell...
Rime Snowball Shot: 30 , 7damage + 3 electricity + 21 cold, also Unholy from Blau? 4
*AC now 22 with Shield
*Windy Escape at the ready if hit
Respar presses the attack against his original target, feeling a small satisfaction at having wounded one. He refuses to let his foe catch their footing or their breath.
Attack 12
Damage 9
Sneak attack (if applicable) 10
OOC - Appending NPC moves
Calling out to the demon, Blau says "Rend their flesh, Elf and Celestial alike, but try to leave their bones mostly intact. They will serve me after death, better than they serve Good while living!"
Daemon init: 4
Laughing, the immense creature casts a spell, and the foes are slowed down with chains of mystic energy. "Let's make them easy targets for you, and you can peel their flesh from their bones, yourself!"
Slow on all foes, DC15
On the other side, slow and singular of purpose, the skeleton boggard keeps to a single Elf, striking out again with his sword.
Skelly : Attack: 17 Damage: 7
“Can you tell me the difference between a witch and a wizard?"
"Sure, a wizard is what they call you when they want to hire you, and a witch is what they call you when they're getting ready to run you out of town.” SunWolf replied
― Barbara Hambly, The Witches of Wenshar
Eya flings dust all over Calliaste and one of her escorts. The lillend manages to avoid being blinded, but the elf is not quite so lucky. She goes to one knee, apparently trying to listen to her surroundings, a moment later she's hit by an arrow from Kiven, and Calliaste is hit by a frost spell.
The elves in front manage to dodge Blau's fists, but one is wounded by Respar's blade and the other badly wounded by Abraxxus' strike.
The elementals sink into the ground on Eya's command, disappearing from view, while Grumblejack presses in to get his own hit on the elves, but he misses.
The elven rangers keep their discipline up, and strike back at those harassing them. One of them strikes out and destroy's Blau's skeleton, while the other hits Respar, two arrows also scrape across Abraxxus' right arm and side.
The elves then step back again, into the tunnel and away from all these crazy evildoers.
Hexor and Vexor simply disappear when told to engage, teleporting into the room on either side of Calliaste. She responds by flying up towards the ceiling out of their reach and casting a spell at Hexor. "They seem to have things handled, sit this one out." Hexor responds with, "Huh, good point, okay then..." Before wandering off to the side and having a seat.
Abraxxus hit for 11 damage, Respar for 10.
The elves have now moved into a position limiting who can get to them. Only two medium creatures or one large creature can fit in position to strike at them at once. In the latter case, filling the tunnel with a large creature would provide cover for every foe on the other side.