Grakk is awesome. Sorry for the delay; I was all set to get this combat started, until I realized I only had the demon's stats on my home computer! It will have to wait a few more hours.
Grakk's howl of challenge is still echoing through the room when his foot comes down on the other side of the magic circle. There is a flash of light, a whiff of ozone, and the circle is broken. Before Grakk's next step is complete, several things happen.
Vrrsk't, vigilant and ready, calls down the power of the Sky Dragon, marking the demon as his rightful foe.
The demon ignores the paladin. It takes one long step and brings its huge hammer down with a sickening popping sound on Varonus' chest, which bursts like an overripe melon. The would-be demon summoner drops, lifeless. Apoli's power flashes around the demon in retribution for ignoring a paladin's challenge.
As Grakk approaches, the bloodied hammer reverses its arc, quicker than humanly possible, and glances off Grakk's shoulder, leaving a large purple bruise but not stopping the charging barbarian.
Grakk's sword lands with a sickening thud on the demon's shoulder, opening a deep gash that bleeds pungent yellow ichor that smokes when it hits the floor.
ooc
Regarding readying actions for when the circle is breached: Yes, but the demon gets to ready actions for that condition, too. Which ones go first? We'll let initiative decide that:
Initiative modifier is the tiebreaker, so Vrrsk't and Vixo go before the demon, everyone else goes after. Since Vixo didn't ready anything, it's just Vrrsk't in this case.
When Grakk breaks the circle, Vrrsk't's readied divine challenge fires, marking the demon.
Then the demon's readied action fires. It charges Varonus, 14 vs. AC hits for 14 damage, killing him. Splat! The demon takes 6 damage from divine challenge.
Grakk's charge continues. The demon gets an OA: it has threatening reach. 22 vs. AC hits for 7 damage, and Grakk is marked (tent Demon)
Grakk's charge finally reaches the demon. It hits for 33 damage. Grakk is raging.
Everyone except Grakk is up. We'll go with the loose initiative order that's all the rage these days; actions happen in the order posted, roll your own OAs if you provoke them, yadda yadda. Refer to the monster stats block below.
status and initiative
Vrrsk't 35/35 HP, 12/12 surges <== You're up
Vixo 33/33 HP, 9/9 surges
Kamotz 31/31 HP, 9/9 surges
Morvannon 32/32 HP, 8/8 surges
Magnus 29/29 HP, 8/8 surges Demon 193/232 HP, marked by Vrrsk't with DC
Grakk 26/33 HP, 12/12 surges, raging, marked (tent D)
Resources used:
Grakk: Bloodhunt rage
Monster stats
Big Ol' Demon: HP 232. AC 20, Fort 20, Ref 18, Will 16
Melee basic attack: Reach 2 (threatening reach): +11 vs. AC, 1d10+4 damage and the target is marked (tent Demon)
Morvannon moves quickly to slide behind Vrrsk't, waving a hand as he moves to send arcane symbols flaring green on the demon's hide. As cool shadows envelop him, he sends a greenish-purple bolt of energy crackling towards the monster, slamming into its chest.
Actions
Minor action: Warlock's Curse on the demon Move Action: Move to B-8, gaining concealment from Shadow Walk Standard Action: Cast Eldritch Blast against the demon, critting for 23 damage.
Edit: Damn, should have used encounter or daily instead. *sad*
Mini stat
Morvannon Rinael - Level 2 Half-Elf Warlock
Passive Perception:12, Passive Insight:19, Initiative:+1 Senses: Low-light
AC:16, Fortitude:13, Reflex:15, Will:16 -- Speed:6, Size: Medium
HP: 32/32, Bloodied 16, Surge Value 8, Surges left 8/8
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: not used
Powers - Eldritch Blast
Eyebite
Warlock's Curse (minor)
Misty Step (Warlock Pact Boon) Witchfire
Scorching Burst (Dilettante power)
Thunderwave (Arcane Initiate feat)
Caiphon's Leap (Utility) Curse of the Dark Dream
Varonus! DAMN! Kamotz raises to full height, hackles extend as if he were being electrocuted, DEMON! Kamotz glances Magnus and Morvannon, What do you know about, Kamotz is interrupted by the meat-packing thud of the demon hitting Grakk, followed by the immediate and similar sound of Grakk hitting the demon.
OOC
Not taking my turn yet, but are some monster knowledge checks on the demon.
Vrrsk't stalks around to the other side of the demon. "Prepare to taste the cleansing fire of Apoli." He unleashes a torrent of flame from his mouth, but the demon seems unaffected. "Then bask in the cleansing light of He Who Lights the World!" The sunburst device on Vrrsk't's shield glows brighter and brighter until it rivals the light of the sun. Vrrsk't stares down his foe, but forgets to actually point the shield toward it. A beam of energy shoots out in the direction of one of the bookshelves, causing it to explode dramatically.
actions
Move: to E9 (B5, B6, C7, D8, E9)
Minor: Dragon Breath FGH789
...1d20+7 vs Reflex (18) = 12 (miss! shocking, I know)
Standard: Sun Strike on Demon
...1d20+3 vs Reflex (18) = 4 (that's right, I linked my nat 1)
bah, was hoping to pull it to me so i could set up CA for Grakk if he shifted next round. Well, I'll shift in next round for melee.
glad to see the big guy is consistent. Shall I total defense for the rest of the fight, guys? Maybe I should look into dual-wielding shields.
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Vrrsk't
Vrrsk't - Dragonborn Paladin 2
Initiative +2 Passive perception 13 Passive Insight 13
AC 22 For 16 Ref 15 Will 14
HP 35/35 Bloodied 17 Surge value 10 Surges: 11/12
Speed:5 | AP: 0 | 2nd Wind: unused
Basic Melee: Flail +7 (1d10+4)
Powers:
Holy Strike Bolstering Strike Lay on Hands x1 Radiant Smite
Sun Strike
Channel Divinity
Dragon Breath Paladin's Judgment (used)
Martyr's Blessing
Catein
Catein- Warforged Invoker 1
Initiative +0 Passive perception 14 Passive Insight 19
AC 16 For 14 Ref 11 Will 16
HP 26/27 Bloodied 13 Surge value 6 Surges: 7/9
Speed:5 | AP: 1 | 2nd Wind: unused
Basic Melee: Spiked Gauntlet +4, 1d6+2
Powers: Avenging Light Grasping Shards Thunder of Judgment
Channel Divinity
Warforged Resolve Binding Invocation of Chains (used)
Magnus circled around the room toward the bookshelf before raising his staff. The keys tied to it jingled as he moved it in the now familiar circling motion. First there was a noise like breaking glass followed by the soft whoosh of countless razor sharp shards cycloning through the air. As that spell took hold Magnus glanced to the side of the room, holding out his left hand he gestured toward one of the braziers.
ooc
move: move to B6
standard: Cloud of Daggers: vs Ref [Target: H8] (1d20+6=17) Force Damage (1d6+5=11)
Effect: The power’s area is filled with sharp daggers of force. Any creature that enters the area or starts its turn there takes force damage equal to Magnus' Wisdom modifier (3 Damage). The cloud remains in place until the end of Magnus' next turn. He can dispel it earlier as a minor action.
minor: mage hand on the brazier if its small enough, or as many hot coals as I can get away with if its not. Move them over the Demon and drop them. Damage isn't really the goal here, I just want to test for fire resistance.
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"Each man, one way.
Each horse, one stance.
Each church, one buddha.
Each master to his own technique."
Without an answer quickly forthcoming, Kamotz rushes in to smite the Demon. Kamotz whipped his flail full round, the Demon reacted with the same speed as he had Grakk, breaking Kamotz arm and his momentum. Howling in pain Kamotz turns his howl into a holy thing, mending his arm and readying himself to unleash fury on the vicious Demon. It's really strong and fast!
Nice crit! Two things. I'm scratching my head trying to add up the damage for eldritch blast. Where does the +7 come from? I get +4 (Cha) and +1 (magic rod). What am I missing?
Also, you'll want to roll the extra 1d6 damage for a crit with a magic weapon.
Morvannon circles to the north, staying clear of the magic circle for now and surrounding himself in shadows. His blast of force smashes the demon squarely in the chest, leaving a painful smoking welt.
Kamotz contemplates the demon, calling to mind his studies.
Kamotz
Demons are elemental creatures, and they come in many forms. They are changeable, able to shift what kind of elemental damage they resist (though they cannot do so very often)
ooc: resist 10 variable 1/encounter
Vrrsk't moves toward a flanking position, belching fire, which the demon ignores. Vrrsk't raises his hand to call on the power of Apoli, forgetting until the last second the demon's inhuman reach. The hammer comes flying around, and Vrrsk't hops back in time, but his aim is spoiled.
Magnus gravitates to the bookshelf, but resists its lure for the moment. He conjures flying shards of what look like broken glass, swirling in the air around the demon, but any cuts thus produced are superficial only. Magnus gestures, and a spectral hand drags a cluster of coals from the brazier and drops them on the demon. They bounce off, harmlessly.
Magnus
Yep, looks like fire resistance.
ooc: This will have activated his variable resistance, which is now set to fire.
Kamotz rushes in, flail at the ready, but the demon's hammer finds him first. Reeling, his blow is feeble, and he mutters a quick prayer to mend his cracked ribs.
Vixo scurries around the outside of the circle as well, hanging back momentarily before darting in and hurling a dagger that slips between the demon's well-muscled ribs. Vixo slips closer, even as the magical dagger re-materializes in his hand.
The demon ignores the cloud of whirling daggers, taking several gashes. With a roar, it takes hold of its hammer with both hands and whirls in a great circle. Grakk and Kamotz are caught in the arc and hurled back violently with the sound of snapping bones, but Vrrsk't manages to duck in time, and Vixo is short enough that the blow passes completely overhead, not threatening him. The demon spares Vixo an ominous glance, meeting his eyes with deadly promise even as divine radiance flares around it, but the kobold merely grins back impudently. Then, before anyone can react, the demon turns and brings its hammer down in a vast overhead swing, catching Grakk squarely in the stomach. There is a sound like an overripe melon being dropped off a high shelf. Grakk vomits blood and lies twitching on the floor.
ooc
Morvannon moves, gaining concealment. He curses the demon, and and crits for 24 damage.
Kamotz ponders the demon.
Vrrsk't misses a lot, but maintains his mark. Using a ranged attack from E9 provokes an OA, which I'll roll for you: 13 vs. AC misses.
Magnus misses with cloud of daggers, but creates a zone of daggers in H8. He uses mage hand to pick up some embers and drop them on the demon, with no noticeable effect.
Kamotz rushes in, gets hit with an OA, and heals himself back to full after missing. He becomes marked (tent D)
Vixo circles around the bottom. He crits as well, for 14 damage.
The demon:
Start of turn: takes 3 damage from cloud of daggers.
Minor: Smoldering gaze against Vixo: 11 vs. Will misses by 1. Demon takes 6 radiant damage from divine challenge.
AP: Pulverize on Grakk: 21 vs. AC hits for 17 damage. Grakk is at -2 and dying. Actually -3; I forgot to deduct his 1 HP for the bloodclaw weapon.
Grakk is up for a death save, followed by everyone else.
status and initiative
Vrrsk't 35/35 HP, 12/12 surges
Vixo 33/33 HP, 9/9 surges
Kamotz 20/31 HP, 8/9 surges, marked (tent D), prone
Morvannon 32/32 HP, 8/8 surges, concealment (tent)
Magnus 29/29 HP, 8/8 surges Demon 146/232 HP, marked by Vrrsk't with DC, cursed by Morvannon, resisting 10 fire
Grakk -3/33 HP, 12/12 surges, dying, raging, marked (tent D), prone <== You're up
Resources used:
Grakk: Bloodhunt rage
Vrrsk't: Sun strike, breath weapon
Kamotz: Healing word x1
Demon: AP x1, Pulverize
Monster stats
Big Ol' Demon: HP 232. AC 20, Fort 20, Ref 18, Will 16
Melee basic attack: Reach 2 (threatening reach): +11 vs. AC, 1d10+4 damage and the target is marked (tent Demon)
Grakk lies twitching on the floor within the circle, blood still oozing from his mouth. His mind fades to black as his eyes still bore into the demon. He tries to speak, but can't.
Rage lasts until the end of the encounter or until a barbarian decides to use a different type of rage. So Grakk is still in a state of rage when healed to fight on, correct?
stats
Grakk: Goliath Barbarian: Level 1:
Conditions: RAGING
Adverse Conditions: DYING
Initiative: +2
Passive Insight: 10
Passive Perception: 15
Senses Normal: Vision
HP 33 -3
Bloodied 16
Surge Value 8; Surges Per-Day 13
AC =16
Fortitude 16 Reflex 13 Will 11 Speed 6
action Points: Not Used
second wind: Not Used
basic attack: Bloodclaw Greatsword +1: To Hit: +8: Damage 1d10+9 (+13 when bloodhunt rage is active and bloodied):
Powers
At will: Recuporating Strike Devastating Strike
Encounter: Avalanche Strike Stone's Endurance Swift Charge
Daily Standard: Bloodhunt Rage USED
Morvannon, his eyes wide as he watches the demon lay about with its hammer, moves to keep the heavily armored dragonborn between himself and the monster, then sends another bolt of energy streaking towards it. "If this is Zal'ekthees's work, I'm impressed! Or possibly appalled!"
Actions
Move: Move to C-11, maintaining Shadow Walk Standard: Cast Eldritch Blast against the demon, hitting Reflex 21 for 16 damage.
Vrrsk't curses himself for leaving the big demon an opportunity to swing at him. Stepping into range, his armor begins to glow with a dull light and Vrrsk't seems to be invigorated by this. His flail begins to whip through the air at higher and higher speed as he twirls it by his side. The draconic bones begin to glow with the holy light of Apoli as Vrrsk't brings his ancestral weapon into high-speed contact with demonflesh. The demon seems unfazed by this contact as the holy energy flows past it and into Grakk. The Barbarian begins to stir...
actions
move: shift to F8
Minor: Activate Stoneborn Armor for 12 temp HP
Standard: Paladin's Judgment
...1d20+7=16, Miss. Grakk can spend 1 Healing Surge.
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Vrrsk't
Vrrsk't - Dragonborn Paladin 2
Initiative +2 Passive perception 13 Passive Insight 13
AC 22 For 16 Ref 15 Will 14
HP 35/35 Bloodied 17 Surge value 10 Surges: 11/12
Speed:5 | AP: 0 | 2nd Wind: unused
Basic Melee: Flail +7 (1d10+4)
Powers:
Holy Strike Bolstering Strike Lay on Hands x1 Radiant Smite
Sun Strike
Channel Divinity
Dragon Breath Paladin's Judgment (used)
Martyr's Blessing
Catein
Catein- Warforged Invoker 1
Initiative +0 Passive perception 14 Passive Insight 19
AC 16 For 14 Ref 11 Will 16
HP 26/27 Bloodied 13 Surge value 6 Surges: 7/9
Speed:5 | AP: 1 | 2nd Wind: unused
Basic Melee: Spiked Gauntlet +4, 1d6+2
Powers: Avenging Light Grasping Shards Thunder of Judgment
Channel Divinity
Warforged Resolve Binding Invocation of Chains (used)
Light begins to channel through Grakk's mind and then he awakens. His vision is blurred at first, but then clears. Soon he zeros in on the demon. Although blood still drips from his mouth and nose and his stomach in severe pain, Grakk's rage still boils within him. Strength starts to flow back through his limbs. He takes a deep breath, looks up and says: "You haven't seen the last of my blade demon...I can promise you that!."
stats update
Grakk: Goliath Barbarian: Level 1:
Conditions: RAGING
Adverse Conditions: BLOODIED
Initiative: +2
Passive Insight: 10
Passive Perception: 15
Senses Normal: Vision
HP 33 8
Bloodied 16
Surge Value 8; Surges Per-Day 13 12
AC =16
Fortitude 16 Reflex 13 Will 11 Speed 6
action Points: Not Used
second wind: Not Used
basic attack: Bloodclaw Greatsword +1: To Hit: +8: Damage 1d10+9 (+13 when bloodhunt rage is active and bloodied):
Powers
At will: Recuporating Strike Devastating Strike
Encounter: Avalanche Strike Stone's Endurance Swift Charge
Daily Standard: Bloodhunt Rage USED
Grakk should have 8 hitpoints. When you're healed while dying, "you go to 0 hit points and then regain hit points from the healing effect." (PH, p. 295)
Vixo, emboldened by the demon's seeming inability to hit him, darts in to engage up close. His first strike misses wildly, but he doesn't give up. His next attack catches the demon in a vital spot, leaving it distracted.
Sorry for the delay; I was all set to get this combat started, until I realized I only had the demon's stats on my home computer! It will have to wait a few more hours. 
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