[Adventure] Scratching the Surface (Judge: Stonegod)

[renau1g]

Spitting blood out of his mouth, the human stands to his feet, fire is in his eyes as the arcanist gets up. "Filth, you will pay for striking me." he growls, a tangible field of energy surrounds the genasi engaging Karananak.

Riaan then turns his attention to the enemy Crush has engaged and holds out his free hand, closing it in a choking motion. Dark energy swirls around the genasi's throat as Riaan's spell takes effect, but the elemental foe tears away at the last moment, negating its effect.

[sblock=Actions]
Move:Stand
Minor: Mark Tempest 1 (-3 to hit, negates 9 points of damage as an interrupt)
Standard: Infernal Moon Curse on Tempest 2 - vs fort (tempest 1); poison (1d20+10=18, 2d8+6=14) just misses

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[sblock=ministats]Riaan Caldamus
Male Human Warlock|Swordmage 7
Initiative: 3, Passive Perception: 16, Passive Insight: 13, Senses: Normal
AC:23, Fort:20, Reflex:19, Will:19
HP:38/62, Bloodied:31, Surge Value:15, Surges left:11/13
Action Points: 1
Powers: Eldritch Strike
Eyes of the Vestige
Sword Burst Chains of Levistus
Dimensional Vortex
Infernal Moon Curse
Aegis of Shielding
Armor of Agathys
Swordmage Shielding Fire
Charm of Hearts
Swordmage's Decree
Cloak of Resistance +2
Cannith Goggles
Githyanki Silver Longsword +2
Leather Armor of Dark Majesty +2
Potion of Healing (x2)
Important Stuff: Deals +1d6 damage to cursed target on Warlock powers
Gains 2thp when hitting marked enemy with arcane power

Conditions:

Full sheet: [/sblock]

 

[Son of Meepo]

OOC: Looks like we are just waiting for Serek to act. I will give him until tomorrow night (~24 hours) to post and then I will NPC his turn.

 

[Almightyfoon]

OOC: Appologies, midterm crunch right now.

Serek loses his hammer and moves to one of the raiders, tracing a rune upon the head of his hammer. He swings at the genesai striking it with his hammer and a flash of draconic runes play across its skin. "Strike it now!" he calls to his allies. Sereks own scales flush with vicious red runes.

[sblock=actions]
Standard: Word of Diminishment
Move: Move to tempest 2 http://beta.ditzie.com/1443/4da4838c8bfc2
Minor: Draw weapon
No Action: Word of Destruction
Until the end of my next turn, the target has Vuln 2 to all damage, but Vuln 5 to Opportunity attacks[/sblock]

[sblock=mini stats]Serek
AC 20; Fortitude 16, Reflex 12, Will 17 HP 41
Word of Diminshment, Word of Exchange, Dragon Breath, Rune of Mending, Devine Rune of Thunder, Executioner's Call, Punitive Radiance, Rune of Endless Fire[/sblock]

 

[Son of Meepo]

The heavily armored Genasi steps forward with a warning.

"You should NOT have interfered in our affairs. Now you will share the fate of the others!"

He raises his sword overhead and as he brings it down upon Serek's head lightning rushes down the blade. Fortunatey Serek is able to dodge the awkward swing.

The fire genasi fire bolts of flame at Riaan. As the bolts impact off the swordmage, Karananak is showered with flaming embers. Karananak manages to shift his form enough to avoid harm from the fire.

[sblock=action][sblock=Water Genasi]Move, Standard (Stroke of Lightning vs Serek)[/sblock]
[sblock=Fire Genasi 1]Standard (Explosive Burst vs Riaan)[/sblock]
[sblock=Fire Genasi 2]Standard (Explosive Burst vs Riaan)[/sblock][/sblock]

[sblock=Terrain]Red Squares: Fire. If you enter a square of fire or begin your turn there, you take 5 fire damage.

Campfires: If you enter a square of fire or begin your turn there, you take 5 fire damage.

Green Circle: Acid vortex. If you enter a square of acid or begin your turn there, you take 5 acid damage and must make an Acrobatics check (DC 16) or fall prone.

Bushes: Difficult terrain. Provides concealment to those within.

Tress: 20 feet tall, trunks provide cover. If you are 10 feet or higher, foliage provides concealment to those within.

Dense Jungle: Costs 4 squares to enter. Provides Cover and Concealment (Total Concealment if 2 or more squares of intervening jungle). Concealment works both ways.

Rocks: Cover from attacks on ground, but not from attack above.

Tents: Wooden stilt houses. Flap in tent is entrance, 10 feet up. Ladders allow access with an Athletics check DC 11. Huts completely on fire have ladders that are also on fire. (5 damage per square and Athletics check becomes DC 16).[/sblock]

[sblock=Crunch][sblock=Map]http://beta.ditzie.com/1443/4da57b15aabc6
1. Click the hyperlink of the last posted map.
2. Move your token.
3. Hit the Enter key.
4. The URL in the address bar will change, this is the link to the updated map. Copy and paste it into your post. (Please do not forget this).[/sblock]

[sblock=Status]https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AlN6gtzec0JTdEdjRElWUkZadm5DVzBjTjJYSURQTGc&hl=en&authkey=CNncgLAB#gid=0

OOC: Apparently I'm only able to beat up on Riaan.

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[sblock=Intitative]Tempest (29.10)
Acid Genasi (23.07)
Riaan (22.03)
Crush (19.03)
Serek (19.02)
Karananak (19.02)
Water Genasi (18.09)
Fire Genasi (14.05)
Varis (14.03)
Ryk (12.08)

Up next: Varis and Ryk.[/sblock][/sblock]

 

[Walking Dad]

Varis d'Lyrandar , Half-Elf Bard 6

"Riaan, don't fall! I doubt that they can hit the side of a barn with regularity!" Varis tries to inspire Riaan and mock the Tempest genasi.

[sblock=OOC (includes wishlist)]

Wishlist:
Level 2 Eberron dragonshard of lightning
upgrades to +2 for current sword and armor.

minor: Majestic Word on Riaan (spent HS for Sure Value + 1d6+4)
standard: Vicious Mockery at Tempest 2
Damage roll includes damage bonus from Serek and Crush

Immediate action: when any ally within 5 squares of you reduces an enemy to 0 hit points or bloodies an enemy, you can grant 4 temporary hit points to that ally as a free action.


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[sblock=Mini stat block]

Varis d'Lyrandar
Perception: 20 Insight: 20 Low-light Vision
AC 21 Fortitude 19 Reflex 20 Will 21
Initiative: +3
Hit Points: 54 / 54 Bloodied: 27
Temporary Hit Points: 0
Resist: -
Saving Throw: +2 vs charm, illusion, sleep
Action Points: 1 Second Wind: 1
Healing Surge:13 Surges per day: 10 / 10
At-Will Powers: Lightning Longsword, Vicious Mockery, War Song Strike
Encounter Powers: Burning Spray, Shout of Triumph, Inspire Competence, Impelling Force, Word of Friendship, Song of Conquest, Majestic Word 2/2
Daily Powers: Stirring Shout, Song of Discord, Extra lightning damage

Condition:

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[renau1g]

OOC: Just a note that I have +2 defenses against Tempest 1 as he's cursed (from my armor). I updated the spreadsheet with Varis' heal too

 

[Son of Meepo]

OOC: Since On Puget Sound is on vacation, I will NPC his turn.

Ryk and Spring attempt to circle the enemies, Ryk ending up engaged with the leader and spring with the tempest.

Ryk uses his hunter's insight (quarry) against the well armored leader hoping he can land a blow against him in spite of his protective steel shell.

The initiate easily parries the Tagnat, but Ryk's short sword narrowly finds an opening.

[sblock=actions]Move, Minor (Hunter's Quarry), Standard (Twin Strike)[/sblock]

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[Son of Meepo]

Genasi Tempests

One tempest has been heavily battered by the heroes, but his twin gives him a reassuring nod. They both draw a current of water from the ground. (Recharge succeeds for both).

The first tempest becomes less solid, turning at once into a being of acid. He then flows through Karananak and Riaan before taking position between the wolf and Karananak.

Though Karananak and Riaan avoid any harm from the rush of acid that comes there way, the tempest only pauses for a moment, while his brother surges through Crush and Ryk before emerging at Riaan's flank.

Crush and Ryk are also unharmed, but the first tempest then taunts Riaan.

"THIS TIME WE FINISH YOU!"

The first tempest strikes with his blade. He cannot connect, so he relies on his brother to do the same but the heroes catch a break as his strike also comes up empty. The bloodied tempest then shifts onto the rocks, hoping for a more well defended position.

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[Son of Meepo]

Acid Genasi

The genasi walks into the midst of the group and summons a whirlpool of acid. The acid surges from the genasi (close burst 2) and covers his enemies (enemies only).

The vortex hits the Wolf, Karananak, Ryk, Crush, and Serek, dealing significant damage and moving them to less advantageous positions.

 

[Son of Meepo]

Summary

As the battle rages on, so does the flames, several of the other huts are at risk of totally igniting, endangering the lives of the orc villagers trapped inside.

[sblock=Tempest 1]Move: Acid Surge, Standard (Ready), Immediate Reaction (Use Readied Action): Rush of the River[/sblock]
[sblock=Tempest 2]Move: Acid Surge, Standard: Rush of the River[/sblock]
[sblock=Acid Genasi]Move, Standard: Whirling Vortext[/sblock]

[sblock=Terrain]Red Squares: Fire. If you enter a square of fire or begin your turn there, you take 5 fire damage.

Campfires: If you enter a square of fire or begin your turn there, you take 5 fire damage.

Green Circle: Acid vortex. If you enter a square of acid or begin your turn there, you take 5 acid damage and must make an Acrobatics check (DC 16) or fall prone.

Bushes: Difficult terrain. Provides concealment to those within.

Tress: 20 feet tall, trunks provide cover. If you are 10 feet or higher, foliage provides concealment to those within.

Dense Jungle: Costs 4 squares to enter. Provides Cover and Concealment (Total Concealment if 2 or more squares of intervening jungle). Concealment works both ways.

Rocks: Cover from attacks on ground, but not from attack above.

Tents: Wooden stilt houses. Flap in tent is entrance, 10 feet up. Ladders allow access with an Athletics check DC 11. Huts completely on fire have ladders that are also on fire. (5 damage per square and Athletics check becomes DC 16).[/sblock]

[sblock=Map]Map
1. Click the hyperlink of the last posted map.
2. Move your token.
3. Hit the Enter key.
4. The URL in the address bar will change, this is the link to the updated map. Copy and paste it into your post. (Please do not forget this).[/sblock]

[sblock=Status]Status[/sblock]

[sblock=Intitative]Tempest (29.10)
Acid Genasi (23.07)
Riaan (22.03)
Crush (19.03)
Serek (19.02)
Karananak (19.02)
Water Genasi (18.09)
Fire Genasi (14.05)
Varis (14.03)
Ryk (12.08)

Up next: Riaan, Crush, Serek, and Karananak.[/sblock]