[Adventure]: The Bane of the Black Dragon (DM: Dimsdale, Judge ??)

Someone · Sep 1, 2011

Prime stands with the group, waiting for the monster's actions.

[sblock=Prime] Prime Warforged Fighter 5
[sblock=Things to remember]

Prime has damage reduction 1 against all damage

When an enemy marked by Prime makes an attack that doesn’t include him, he can make an Immediate Interrupt to make a Melee Basic Attack against him. If the attack connects, he can push the target up to 3 squares; since interrupts happen before the action that provoked them, pushing an enemy that attacks an ally beyond reach can potentially negate the attack altogether. Notice also that this attack isn’t an opportunity attack

Prime has a +2 bonus to hit with Opportunity attacks and if they hit they stop enemies if a move provoked the attack. They can resume moving using other actions.

Trigguers:
Shield Edge Block when the -4 to the enemy’s roll can negate the attack
Guardian’s Counter when an ally within 2 squares is attacked, especially if the swap would negate the attack (it hit the ally’s defense, but is not high enough to hit Prime’s)
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Status:
Initiative: +3, Passive perception: 21, Passive Insight: 16
Defenses: AC: 23, Fort: 19, Ref: 16, Will: 16
HP:58/58 THP: Bloodied: 29, Surge value:14, Surges/day: 13 Speed: 5 squares
Languages: Common
AP: 1

Powers:
Tide of Iron, Shield Feint, Pass Forward
Hack and Hew, Shield Edge Block, Warforged Resolve, Guardian’s Counter, Second Wind
Villain’s Menace, Rain of Steel[/sblock]

dimsdale · Sep 2, 2011

OOC:

Zharne is up. Monster not in campsite yet. It has superior cover until it moves inside the tree line.

Ozymandias79 · Sep 2, 2011

OOC:

except cover means null/squat against area attacks

Zharne readies his staff against the intruder while trying to recollect what he knows about shambling mounds then levels his staff against the creature then releases the power he had focused in there creating a hailstorm of splinters at the creature but he seem to have aimed a bit too high and misses

[sblock=Action Details]

Move Action:ready staff
Minor Action:monster knowledge check: nature 26
Standard Action:thorn spray area between k3:k8 and p3: p8(hits fort 14 ie a miss)

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RedBeardJim · Sep 2, 2011

Gellan draws his weapons, moving to stand next to Zharne. "What is this creature, it seems....unnatural."

[sblock=Actions]Minor (x2): Draw weapon.
Move: Walk to M-9.[/sblock]
[sblock="Mini stat"]Gellan Bonesaw - Level 5 Halfling Barbarian
Passive Perception: 18, Passive Insight: 13, Initiative: +5 Senses: Normal
AC: 20, Fortitude: 19, Reflex: 17, Will: 14 -- Speed: 6, Size: Small
HP: 51/51, Bloodied 25, Surge Value 12, Surges left 9/9
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: not used
Powers -
Pressing Strike, Whirling Rend
Second Chance, Whirling Lunge, Hunter's Quarry
Combat Sprint, Whirling Frenzy, Whirling Step
Swift Panther Rage, Thunder Hooves Rage[/sblock]

dimsdale · Sep 2, 2011

And the battle begins...

[sblock=Zharne]
You remember that this creature is healed by lightning and has the power to ensnare its victims, drawing healing from at the victim's expense.
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The smaller trees and shrubs give way to a massive collection of living roots, shurbs, vegetation, plants...and teeth. It is clear that the creature is in feeding mode as its roots move towards the heroes, trying to latch on to them. The creature takes particular interest in Zharne as two of its roots lash out at him, barely missing both times.

[sblock=Mechanics for initiative round]

Only Zharne and Creature Attack this round

Zharne: Miss

Total Damage to Enemy:

none

Baddies turn:
Shambling Mound:
Enveloping double attack vs Zharne AC: 1d20+12 for 1d8+6, 1d20+12 for 1d8+6 = 18 for 11 and 16 for 14: Miss both times

Total Damage to Allies:

none

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[sblock=Stats]

Party:
Prime:
Vermitrax:
Sharpe:
Pet Dragon:
Gallen:
Zharne:

Enemies:
Shambling Mound Mound:150/150
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[sblock=Enemies]
Shambling Mound
(Unlocked Stats)
Initiative +5 Senses Perception +4; darkvision
HP 120; Bloodied 60
Regeneration 5
AC 21; Fortitude 23, Refl ex 18, Will 17
Speed 4 (swamp walk)
m Tendrils (standard; at-will)
Reach 2; +12 vs. AC; 1d8 + 6 damage.
Special Abilities: ????
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[sblock=Adventure Summary]
Motives
Find Lord Weinfurter dead or alive
Locate and retrieve an orb

Summary of Events

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OOC:

Round 1 begins now. Everyone up!

Someone · Sep 2, 2011

Now that the whole party is awake, the automaton circles the plant beast, nearly stepping on sharpe and his dragon, looking for a good position to attack the mound. Finally he finds it when the mound launches himself towards Zharne; distracted, it can't avoid Prime's hammer, which sinks with a wet *thud* into the mass of vines. Nobody knows if it's suffered significant damage, but the beast turns enraged towards the construct only to see barely nothing behind the large shield raised to its face.

[sblock=actions]
Move=Move through O9, P8, P7, P6, O5.
Standard=Shield Feint against the shambling mound, with flanking bonus from Zharne; hits AC 22 (barely hitting precisely thanks to the flanking) dealing 8 damage and Marking the mound. Prime has now a +3 power bonus to the next attack roll he makes against the shambling mound before the end of his next turn, and a +1 to AC and Reflex (noted in the ministats)

Have in mind the trigger conditions sblocked in the ministats, particulary Shield Edge Block and Guardian counter and the fighter mark punishment mechanics.[/sblock]

[sblock=mini-stats] Prime Warforged Fighter 5
[sblock=Things to remember]

Prime has damage reduction 1 against all damage

When an enemy marked by Prime makes an attack that doesn’t include him, he can make an Immediate Interrupt to make a Melee Basic Attack against him. If the attack connects, he can push the target up to 3 squares; since interrupts happen before the action that provoked them, pushing an enemy that attacks an ally beyond reach can potentially negate the attack altogether. Notice also that this attack isn’t an opportunity attack

Prime has a +2 bonus to hit with Opportunity attacks and if they hit they stop enemies if a move provoked the attack. They can resume moving using other actions.

Trigguers:
Shield Edge Block when the -4 to the enemy’s roll can negate the attack
Guardian’s Counter when an ally within 2 squares is attacked, especially if the swap would negate the attack (it hit the ally’s defense, but is not high enough to hit Prime’s)
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Status:
Initiative: +3, Passive perception: 21, Passive Insight: 16
Defenses: AC: 24/23, Fort: 19, Ref: 17/16, Will: 16
HP:58/58 THP: Bloodied: 29, Surge value:14, Surges/day: 13 Speed: 5 squares
Languages: Common
AP: 1
Powers:
Tide of Iron, Shield Feint, Pass Forward
Hack and Hew, Shield Edge Block, Warforged Resolve, Guardian’s Counter, Second Wind
Villain’s Menace, Rain of Steel[/sblock]

RedBeardJim · Sep 2, 2011

Gellan follows Prime around the monster, slashing at its root structures as he passes to send it stumbling towards the fire. "Let us see how you like that, eh?"

[sblock=Actions]Move: Gellan walks to O-7, circling to avoid OAs.
Standard: Gellan attacks the mound with Pressing Strike, shifting to N-5 before the attack. Hits AC 29 for 11 damage, and the mound is pushed 1 square south so it occupies the fire's square. It probably gets a save to avoid that.[/sblock]

OOC:

@dimsdale , could you put a link to the map in new posts?

[sblock="Mini stat"]Gellan Bonesaw - Level 5 Halfling Barbarian
Passive Perception: 18, Passive Insight: 13, Initiative: +5 Senses: Normal
AC: 20, Fortitude: 19, Reflex: 17, Will: 14 -- Speed: 6, Size: Small
HP: 51/51, Bloodied 25, Surge Value 12, Surges left 9/9
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: not used
Powers -
Pressing Strike, Whirling Rend
Second Chance, Whirling Lunge, Hunter's Quarry
Combat Sprint, Whirling Frenzy, Whirling Step
Swift Panther Rage, Thunder Hooves Rage[/sblock]

Voda Vosa · Sep 3, 2011

The leaves on tree in the far end of the camp site bristles ... "Eshérmàfiom!" comes the booming voice of Vermitrax, as the leaves clear in a sudden burst of energy that comes from the tree. Five small orbs of scintillating yellow energy come flying and whirl around the vegetation beast, that lashes out at the small orbs, destroying one, moment in which the remaining four come down and explode on it, leaving burned vine marks.
As the others check the place where the energy orbs came from, they see Vermitrax, standing next to the tree, staff in hand. His robes move unnaturally, and pale yellow arcane energy whirl around his left hand.

"You are wrong again Gellan. This is an agent of the forest, a Shambling Mound. Such creatures are stalwart defenders of the wild." explains Vermitrax, apparently not concerned about sounding like a d*ck.

Vermitrax uses Magic missile on the SM, hitting for 8 force damage. Then climbs down the tree.

Luinnar · Sep 3, 2011

OOC:

[MENTION=51271]Voda Vosa[/MENTION] did you update the things HP from MM?

Never fear, for Sharpe is here! the bard shouts, hoping on the dragon and pulling out his sword. Attack here my minions! he shouts, stabbing the sword into the creature. Let the Daunton Horror not feed on you today!
[sblock=actions]
Minor: Draw Short Sword
Standard: 26 vs AC, 9 damage, target takes -2 to AC EONT
Move: Shift one square right.
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[sblock=Sharpe]
Sharpe Wellington- Male Half-Elf Bard 3
Init: +1, Passive Perception: 13, Passive Insight: 11
AC 18 Fortitude 15 Reflex 13 Will 17, Spd: 5
HP 40/40
Bloodied 20 Surge Value 10; Surges Per-Day 11/11
AP: 1, Milestones:0

Basic Attacks:

Basic Attack +3 vs AC, Longsword, 1d8 damage

Ranged Basic Attack N/A

Powers:
Staggering Note, Guiding Strike
Majestic Word X2, Shout of Triumph, Knack for Success, Words of Friendship, Thunder's Calling, Second Wind, Shield of Devotion
Stirring Shout, Inspiring Fortitude (AKA Invigorating Presence)

Misc: Once per round, when an ally within 5 squares bloodies or reduces to 0 hp an enemy, you can grant the ally 5 THP as a free action.

Conditions:
Nil

Note:

Virtue of Valor: Once per round, when an ally within 5 squares bloodies or reduces to 0 hp an enemy, you can grant the ally 5 THP as a free action.

Priority:
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[sblock=Malifixindalaunt The White Dragon]
Malifixindalaunt (Veserab) Level 6 Lurker
Large shadow beast (mount)
HP 60/60; Bloodied 30
AC 20; Fortitude 20; Reflex 17; Will 17
Speed 4, fly 8 (clumsy)
Immune noxious breath
Initiative +11
Perception +11
Blindsight 20

Traits:
Combat Advantage
Malifixindalaunt deals an extra 1d6 damage on melee attacks against any target it has combat advantage against.

Standard Actions
:bmelee:

Bite • At-Will
Attack: +11 vs. AC
Hit: 2d6 + 5 damage.

:bmelee:

Wing Claw • At-Will
Attack: +11 vs. AC
Hit: 1d6 + 5 damage.

:close:

Noxious Breath (poison, zone) • Encounter
Attack: Close blast 4; +9 vs. Fortitude
Hit: 2d6 + 3 poison damage, and the target takes a -2 penalty to all defenses until the end of the Malifixindalaunt's next turn. This power creates a zone of black, noxious fumes that remains in place until the end of the encounter. This zone blocks line of sight, and a creature that enters or ends its turn in the zone takes 5 poison damage. Malifixindalaunt is immune to this power's effects.

:melee:

Diving Wing Rake • Standard, At-Will
Effect: Malifixindalaunt makes a charge attack, making two wing claw attacks. After attacking, Malifixindalaunt moves up to 1 square and moves in an unoccupied square.

Skills Stealth +12
Str 20 (+8) Dex 18 (+7) Wis 17 (+6)
Con 17 (+6) Int 2 (–1) Cha 4 (+0)
Alignment Evil Languages —
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Someone · Sep 3, 2011

Luinnar said:
OOC: Voda Vosa did you update the things HP from MM?

OOC:

I just did, now numbers match.

MetaVoid, do you think you could slide the thing back north if you hit with flurry of blows? I think I'll try to not post until the dust is settled from things dying and being pushed around - it's difficult to do any defending when you're not adjacent.