Redbadge's Crypt of the Everflame (IC)

Courage · Oct 2, 2012

As the shadow approaches, Gamble recoils backwards. He instinctively shifts towards the pillar, pushing back against Joseph in an effort to stay away from the floating horror. Seeing the chilling attack on his friend Snaggle, however, gives him renewed resolve.

Despite the close proximity of the shadow, Gamble begins casting, being unable to take a step out of the creature's range. The gnome does not bother trying to cast defensively, as he does not want to take the chance of his spell failing. Still, if the shadow becomes distracted by Gamble's spellcasting and attacks, it has the benefit of giving Snaggle a window to retreat.

The bard concentrates, stretching out the free hand on his buckler-arm. Hopefully, he sees the item in the fire twitch and begin floating back toward him.

[sblock=Actions]Standard: Cast Mage Hand.
Move: Move item in the fire 15' back to Gamble's free hand.[/sblock][sblock=Current Status]Gamble Benguile (Male gnome bard 1)
CG small humanoid (gnome)
Str 8 Dex 14 Con 10 Int 14 Wis 12 Cha 18

Key Skills Acrobatics +0, Bluff +8, Climb -3, Diplomacy +8, Escape Artist +0, Heal +1, Knowledge (Local) +7, Knowledge (Any) +3, Perception +7, Perform (wind instruments or act) +8, Sense Motive +1, Spellcraft +6, Stealth +8, Swim -3

Init +2 Spd 20 ft. Senses Low-light vision (normal light); Perception +7
AC 17, touch 13, FF 15 (+4 dodge versus giants) HP 5/8 Temp HP 0
Fort +0 Ref +4 Will +3 CMB -2 CMD 10
Misc +2 saves versus illusions

Melee Attack club +0 (1d4 -1)
Melee Attack dagger +0 (1d3 -1/19-20)
Misc +1 attack versus reptilians and goblinoids

Currently Wielding Small Club
Current Armor Studded Leather Armor, Buckler, Entertainer's Outfit
Stowed on Person (Sheaths, straps, pockets, etc.) Dagger, Harmonica, Spell Component Pouch, Flint and Steel, 26 gp
Stowed in Packs (Backpacks, belt pouches, saddle bags, etc.) Light crossbow (Nyra), 10 Crossbow Bolts (Nyra)
Current Encumbrance 18.5 lbs (light load) Medium Load 19.51 lbs Heavy Load 39.76 lbs Max 60 lbs

Active Abilities
1st-Level Spells: 0/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Grease)
Cantrips: ~/~ (Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Read Magic)
Spell-like Abilities: 1/1 (Dancing Lights), 1/1 (Ghost Sound), 1/1 (Prestidigitation), 1/1 (Speak with Animals)
Bardic Performances: 08/14 (Countersong, Distraction, Fascinate, Inspire Courage)

Current Effects and Conditions: Light (02/100)[/sblock]

Redbadge · Oct 2, 2012

Another tendril-like arm of the shadow snakes its way away from the dark cloud, through the lighter fire-smoke, and towards Gamble. The trail of clawed shadow begins coiling around the outstretched arm of the concentrating bard. Suddenly, the claws strike into the gnome's arm, causing him to whimper even as he tries to maintain his spell.

OOC:

Strength Damage: No mechanical effect currently.

GM:

You must make a DC 11 Concentration check, or lose your spell.

Courage · Oct 2, 2012

Despite the stiffness and heaviness he now feels in his arm and hand, Gamble does not waver in his attempt to retrieve the magical item from the fire pit. He smiles when he sees movement, having maintained his concentration despite the attack.

Redbadge · Oct 2, 2012

Your resolve pays off. Everyone sees a dagger, in remarkable condition despite the fire, rise from the flames, before darting across the room to land in Gamble's outstretched palm. The leather grip has been charred to almost nothing, and the handle is very warm to the touch. The blade, which is still in fine condition, looks very hot.

[sblock=Edit]Apparently, I missed some crucial rules text about mage hand, despite having discussed this very thing before. However, see the new House Rule.[/sblock]

Isklexi · Oct 5, 2012

"Fall back into the hallway; I'll distract it while you retreat."

[sblock=Actions]Standard Action: Total Defense
Move Action: move to C5[/sblock]
[sblock=Status]Snaggle Blanc (Male kobold sorcerer 1)
LN small humanoid (reptilian)
Str 8 (4) Dex 16 Con 9 Int 12 Wis 10 Cha 16

Key Skills Acrobatics +3, Climb -1, Craft (trap-making) +7, Disable Device +7, Escape Artist +3, Knowledge (Arcana) +5, Perception +2, Stealth +11, Swim -1

Init +3 Spd 30 ft. Senses Darkvision 60 ft. (bright light); Perception +2
AC 23, touch 18, FF 16 HP 8/8 (Nonlethal: 4) Temp HP 0
Fort -1 Ref +3 Will +2 CMB -2 CMD 11

Melee Attack Spear +0 (1d6-1/20)

Currently Wielding Nothing (hands free)
Current Armor Nothing (just clothes & goggles)
Stowed on Person (Sheaths, straps, pockets, etc.) Small Club, Small Spear, Thieve's Tools, Caltrops, 22 gp
Stowed in Packs (Backpacks, belt pouches, saddle bags, etc.) Backpack, Trail Rations x4 (backpack), Waterskin (backpack)
Current Encumbrance 8 lbs (light load) Medium Load 19.5 lbs Heavy Load 39.75 lbs Max 60 lbs

Active Abilities
1st-Level Spells: 2/4 (Burning Hands, Mage Armor)
Cantrips: ~/~ (Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Read Magic)
Spell-like Abilities: 6/6 Trap Rune

Current Effects and Conditions: Mage Armor (599/600).[/sblock]

Etharia · Oct 5, 2012

Lissa and Nyra fall back.

BudroThePious · Oct 7, 2012

Joseph moves back into the hallway.

Redbadge · Oct 9, 2012

7 Neth 4709 (9:14:42) [Round 3]
Fire Pit, Crypt of the Everflame, Serpent Gorge, 40 Miles South of Kassen, Southern Fangwood, Nirmathas

As its potential victims begin fleeing its domain, the shadow moves in to finish off Snaggle, attempting to drain every drop of life still remaining in the kobold. The shadow envelops Snaggle. Though a layer of force is all that stands between him and certain undeath, this layer of force proves to be enough... for now.

[sblock=Actions]Shadow: Attack Snaggle (incorporeal touch, standard)[/sblock][sblock=Combat Status]

Code:

[B]Init   Creature       AC/ T/FF     HP       Effects
[/B]16     Snaggle        23/18/16    08/08     4 Nonlethal Damage, 4 Strength Damage, [I]Mage Armor [/I]([COLOR=PaleGreen]598[/COLOR]/600), Total Defense
15     Joseph         16/11/15    [COLOR=Red]02[/COLOR]/11     
08     Shadow         15/15/12    [COLOR=PaleGreen]17[/COLOR]/19     
05     Gamble         17/13/15    [COLOR=Yellow]05[/COLOR]/08     [I]Light [/I]([COLOR=Red]02[/COLOR]/100), 1 Strength Damage
04     Lissa          18/14/15    [COLOR=Yellow]05[/COLOR]/08     
--     Nyra           14/13/11    [COLOR=Red]04[/COLOR]/11

[/sblock]

GM:

Players may go again.

Courage · Oct 9, 2012

Taking his cue from his friends, Gamble withdraws in double time whilst the shadow creature is distracted by the nigh-impenetrable Snaggle.

[sblock=Actions]Full Round Action: Withdraw to beetle chamber.[/sblock][sblock=Current Status]Gamble Benguile (Male gnome bard 1)
CG small humanoid (gnome)
Str 8 (1) Dex 14 Con 10 Int 14 Wis 12 Cha 18

Key Skills Acrobatics +0, Bluff +8, Climb -3, Diplomacy +8, Escape Artist +0, Heal +1, Knowledge (Local) +7, Knowledge (Any) +3, Perception +7, Perform (wind instruments or act) +8, Sense Motive +1, Spellcraft +6, Stealth +8, Swim -3

Init +2 Spd 20 ft. Senses Low-light vision (normal light); Perception +7
AC 17, touch 13, FF 15 (+4 dodge versus giants) HP 5/8 Temp HP 0
Fort +0 Ref +4 Will +3 CMB -2 CMD 10
Misc +2 saves versus illusions

Melee Attack club +0 (1d4 -1)
Melee Attack dagger +0 (1d3 -1/19-20)
Misc +1 attack versus reptilians and goblinoids

Currently Wielding Small Club, Enchanted Dagger
Current Armor Studded Leather Armor, Buckler, Entertainer's Outfit
Stowed on Person (Sheaths, straps, pockets, etc.) Dagger, Harmonica, Spell Component Pouch, Flint and Steel, 26 gp
Stowed in Packs (Backpacks, belt pouches, saddle bags, etc.) Light crossbow (Nyra), 10 Crossbow Bolts (Nyra)
Current Encumbrance 19.5 lbs (light load) Medium Load 19.51 lbs Heavy Load 39.76 lbs Max 60 lbs

Active Abilities
1st-Level Spells: 0/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Grease)
Cantrips: ~/~ (Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Read Magic)
Spell-like Abilities: 1/1 (Dancing Lights), 1/1 (Ghost Sound), 1/1 (Prestidigitation), 1/1 (Speak with Animals)
Bardic Performances: 08/14 (Countersong, Distraction, Fascinate, Inspire Courage)

Current Effects and Conditions: Light (01/100)[/sblock]