[LPF] Through the Looking Gate

[jbear]

"There is te Caller ... He will go invisible and start te calling if he decides to fight us. Are you going to fight us Caller?" Maui asks the question as he breaks away from the ritual of closing the gate. Menik would need to finish it from here without his aid. Taniwha moves in step with his master, entering the other small room. "Ki te taha Taniwha" Maui commands and the cheetah takes the opposite flank to him, hackles raised. "Kaore!" be orders and the cheetah does not attack. Not willing to take any chances Maui allows the beast to surge from his interior to his exterior, returning to his huge feline form.

[sblock=Actions] Move into other room
Command Taniwha to flank but not attack

Taniwha will prepare to bite Gnome at any sign of aggression beginning

Change into Dire Tiger form
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[sblock=Lvl 7 Stats]
[http://livingpf.wikia.com/wiki/Maui_(jbear1979) Maui]
Initiative: +2
AC: 20 (Touch 13; FFt 18)
HP: 67 Current: 60
CMB: +10 CMD: 22 Fort: +6 Reflex: +5 Will: +8

Conditions: Dire Tiger form

In Hand:
Cold Iron MW Scimitar: +10; 1d6+6 (Crit 18-20:x2)
and Heavy Shield

Spells: Orisons: Detect Magic, Guidance, Know Direction, Detect Poison
1st: CLW 0/2; 2/3 Summon Nature's Ally
2nd: Bull's Strength: used, Bark Skin: Used, Resist Energy 0/2
3rd: Mad Monkeys, Greater Magic Fang: Used, Resist Energy, Communal: Used
4th: Summon Nature Ally IV
Wild Shape: 0/3 uses left per day

[sblock=Leopard Shape]
Medium animal; Senses: low-light vision, scent;
AC 15 , touch 15 , flat-footed 12
Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee:Bite +11; 1d8+6; 2 Claws: +11; 1d4 +6 dmg
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[sblock=Lizard Bird Shape]
Deinonychus
Medium animal; Senses: low-light vision, scent;
AC 15 , touch 15 , flat-footed 12
Speed 60 ft.
Melee:Bite +11; 1d6+6; 2 Talons: +11; 1d8+6 dmg; Foreclaws: +5; 1d4+3
View attachment 57928
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[sblock=Dire Tiger Shape II]
Dire Tiger
Large Animal; Senses: low-light vision, scent;
AC 16 , touch 14 , flat-footed 14 (21)
Speed 40 ft.
Melee:Bite +12; 2d6+7 (+Grab); 2 Claws: +12 ; 2d4+7 dmg (+Grab)
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Wand of CLW Uses: 10/16
Communal Wand of CLW 50/50
Wand of Magic Fang: 46/50
Wand of Speak with Animals: 48/50
Wand of Mage Armor: 48/50
Potions: CLW 2/2
Flasks: Holy Water 2/2
Sling Bullets: 19/20

Taniwha
Initiative: +7
AC: 22
HP: 50 Current: 50
CMB: Trip/Disarm +10 (+11) CMD: 25 (29 vs Trip) Fort: +7 Reflex: +11 Will: +3

Conditions: Greater Magic Fang (6hrs);


Bite: +10 (+11) ; 1d6+4 (+5) dmg; special: Trip
2x Claws: +10 (+11); 1d3+4 (+5) dmg
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[soulnova]

"Easy there Maui. No need to get violent, I reckon. We are a little jumpy after that many things trying to kill us. We just want to make sure no one else get injured here or there"


Galandra makes a small sign to Mika to get in front of Menik to provide protection. She will stay back for the moment and will still help him with her spellcraft and knowledge nature.


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K.Nature and Spellcraft 1d20+5=9, 1d20+7=20 [/sblock]

Updated Map

 

[Scott DeWar]

Vincenzo watches the two new arrivals, trying to read the to determine their intentions. He himself remains somewhat tense, but tries to hide it.

sense motive: +3
1d20+3=16

ready action: Too far away to hit the summoner, he will attack the white wolf like creature if it moves to attack any one

bluff: +13
1d20+13=14

no map change

Mini-Stats
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HP:xx/79, AC: 20, AC Touch: 15, AC Flat-Footed: 16
Adjustments: if using lunge, the -2 to a.c.
Fort: +8, Reflex: +5, Will: +4
Initiative: +2
Weapon in hand: Rapier [off hand empty]
Rapier : Attack: +13/+8 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) + Magic (2) + Weapon Focus (1) + Class (1)]
Damage: 1d6+7 [Str +2, wpn spec +2, magic +2 snglton +1] [crit: 18-20/*2] [type: P]
Long Bow: Attack: +10/+10 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) Dex (2)]
Damage: 1d8+2 = [Str (2) ] [crit: 20] [type: p]
Long sword: +11/+6 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) + Mwk (1) + Class (1)]
Damage: 1d8+3 = [Str (2) + Class (1)] [crit: 19-20/*2] [type: slash]
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[jackslate45]

The gnome points his finger at Tasanto and says "I would believe that, if you friend wasn't trying to steal my research! You don't think I understand what he's saying back there? I wrote that sealing spell myself! Took me 3 days and nights after I got the gate to open! Clearly, your here to steal my 20 years of research and claim it as your own! And now, your want to kill me for what happened because of it, just because some elementals showed up! That's like killing the cleric of a town if a demon shows up and starts killing people! A few elementals is nothing compared to what this research will provide! "

The gnome, clearly unafraid of the massive tiger and leopard pair surrounding him, folds his arms and waits for the rebuttal. He glares at the tiger once human and asks it "And what in the gods name is a Caller?! Do I look like some sort of lightning lord? I'm a researcher, not a caller of lightning!"

The white wolf growls as Maui and Taniwha move into the flanking position, but for right now does nothing.

[sblock=Vincenzo]
The gnome's words sound like he truly believes what he is saying. Given his many years of investment into this project, it makes sense that he wants his research back.
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[sblock=Round 3/4]

Menik/Lem, any changes before the next round begins?

Enemies:
4 legged creature: 0/?? AC: ?? + 4
Gnome Researcher: 0/?? AC: ?? + 4

2/6 Spellcraft Checks Completed

Heroes:
Nysys 28 28/29
--Tasanto 52/52
Menik 17 32/32
Lem 23 26/32
Galandra 17 50/52
Vincenzo 20 59/79
Maui 22 56/56
Taniwha 26 50/50
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Updated Map

 

[Satin Knights]

"First we are going to seal the gate, then we are going to talk about your research. Calmly wait while we do things one at a time."
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[sblock=actions]Same round, extra talking.
[/sblock][sblock=Tasanto Nysys' Mini-stats]
Half-elf Tasanto ....(inactive)
HP 58/58; AC 13+4, Touch 12, FF 15; Init -2, Low-light vision, Move 30'
Fort: +7, Reflex +3, Will +12, CMB +5, CMD 17
Perception +15, Sense Motive +14,

Unarmed Strike +6, d6+1+d6 shock, Stunning Fist 2/day
Lucerne Hammer +7, d12+1 with 10' reach
Handbo +6, d6+1 (in haversack)
Dagger +6, d4+1
Sling, +2, d4+1 .......... Sling Bullets 9 Normal

Cattaur Beast Nysys ........... (active)
HP 52/52 real, 28/29 temp, AC 24+4, 16 Touch, 22+4 FF; Init +2, Darkvision, Move 40' Mage Armor 5 hrs
Fort: +8, Reflex +9, Will +14, CMB 8, CMD 24, Evasion
Perception +23, Sense Motive +14

Claw/Claw +8, d4+4+d6 shock (10' reach)
Bite +8, d6+4+d6 shock
Unarmed Strike +8, d6+6+d6 shock, on first strike of the round (usually kick, sometimes elbow)
Unarmed Strike +8, d6+4+d6 shock, on subsequent strikes in the round
Stunning Fist 3/day
MW Cold Iron Lucerne Hammer +9, d12+6 with 10' reach
Handbo +8, d6+4
Dagger +8, d4+4
Sling +7, d4+4 ......... Sling Bullets 9 Normal

.,,,..Summoner Cantrips: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Mage Hand, Jolt, Guidance, Umbrella
.,,.,,...Summoner 1st Lvl: 3/4 remaining; Expeditious Retreat, Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon, Mage Armor, Shield
.,,.,,..Summoner 2nd Lvl: 2/2 remaining; Haste, See Invisibility
,,,,..Summon Monster II: 5/5 remaining; std action SLA summon, (6 min), celestial eagles
......,,.......Consumables: 1 Alchemist's Fire, 3 Cure Light Wounds potion, 1 Enlarge potion
....,,.........Consumables: 15/22 days trail rations, 1 anti-toxin, 1 anti-plague
....,,.........Consumables: Scroll of Summon Eidolon and Scroll of Lesser Eidolon Surge loose in haversack
....,,.........Consumables: (44/50 charges) Wand of Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon
.....,Anytime Free Action: Fused Link, move HP from real to temp to keep cattaur alive, used down to 2 real
........ ......Swift Actions: Enter Snake Stance or Dragon Stance
..If Snake Stance Active:
.,,,..,,,,,,,,,,.Free Action: A missed attack on me provokes an AoO with an Unarmed Strike
.......Immediate Actions: AC or Touch AC = d20+14 against one strike
.......Immediate Actions: if hit on unarmed AoO, spend immed to make second unarmed AoO attack
If Dragon Stance Active:
..Ignore Difficult Terrain: Ignore terrain on charge and charge through allies
....First Strike is harder: +2 damage to first unarmed strike
...........dragon resolve: +2 saves vs Sleep, Paralysis and stunning effects
...............Conditionals: +1 damage when flanking from dirty fighting trait
Effects: Snake Stance on,Dragon Stance on, Swift action available, AoO 3of3 available, AC 28, Mage Armor 4.5 hrs
In hand:
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[soulnova]

Galandra hopes they can still keep the gnome busy and spends her time aiding on Menik's ritual. She surprises even herself with the easy she's understanding the instructions.

Mika's tails twitches in anticipation.

[sblock]
Spellcraft +7, K. Nature +5 (1d20+7=27, 1d20+5=7)

wow
very roll
such spellcraft
much check
wow

Well, it is clear now I need to find a way for her to gain Favored Enemy (Spellcaster). LOL

Does Mika look like she can actually attack the wolf-like creature? Or is only the gnome the one turning into Cat Chow?[/sblock]

 

[kinem]

Despite severe misgivings, Menik attempts to keep the ritual going.

[sblock]spellcraft = 31[/sblock]

 

[jbear]

Maui crouches down and prepares to lash out at the first sign of aggression from the gnome. Taniwha remains tense, awaiting the signal from his master to take his prey down.

[sblock=OOC]Prepared bite attacks at gnome should he look like he has decided to use magic or move away and use magic [/sblock]

 

[jackslate45]

"Just so I can spend the next 20 years re-doing everything I just worked on?! NOT ON MY LIFE!"

Just as Menik and Galandra are able to keep the ritual going, the gnome yells out "KILL THE LARGE TIGER FIRST!"

The white wolf says "Yes boss" suddenly, and turns to attack the Maui in his tiger form form. Lightning streaks down from a collar around the neck of the creature to the bite and the two claws on the white wolf's front. The bite sinks into Maui's side, but the claws are unable to connect. One comes dangerously close however.

Meanwhile, the gnome takes a side step in behind Maui. Seeing the gnome order his companion to attack Master, Taniwha lashes out at the gnome's legs, trying to trip him up from leaving his space. However, the gnome makes a careful hop and dodges the attack. The gnome says "Now you see me, now you don't!" With Maui unable to retaliate due to the white wolf, the gnome vanishs without hinderance.

[sblock=Round 1 Finally]
Sorry for the delay. Job hunting + Work is bogging me down. But the final combat starts now!
@jbear : Unfortunately, only Taniwha get's the Readied Attack. Since you needed both a move to get adjacent and a standard to shape shift, you are not going to be able ready an attack for the spell. I applaud the surrounding attempt though, as it throws my original plan out...

The 4 legged creature was delaying until now, so his turn is up, then the caster.

Full round attack on Maui vs AC 21:

1d20+9=22, 1d6+1d6+10=20, 1d20+9=14, 1d4+1d6+10=15, 1d20+9=19, 1d4+1d6+10=13, 1d20+16=28

The bite and the grapple attempt hit. Maui and the Eidolon are now grappling each other (CAT FIGHT CAT FIGHT) The 19 misses, but only barely.

Taniwha's Readied Bite and Trip attempt on the 5' step:
1d20+10=16, 1d20+10=14 Miss. Wow that was close. Forgot about shield ally until I started re-reading the guy. Had the damage rolled already...

Gnome's Defensive cast for Invisibility: 1d20+13=27

Everyone up.

Enemies:
4 legged creature(Eidolon): 0/?? AC: ?? + 4 - 2: Grappled
Gnome Researcher: 0/?? AC: 12 + 4(MA) + 2(SA); Invisible; 50% chance on everyone except Tasanto.

3/6 Spellcraft Checks Completed

Heroes:
Nysys 28 28/29
--Tasanto 52/52
Menik 17 32/32
Lem 23 26/32
Galandra 17 50/52
Vincenzo 20 59/79
Maui 21-2 23/56: Grappled
Taniwha 22 50/50
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No Map Update Until After Work. Gnome moved behind Maui.

 

[soulnova]

"C'mon, c'mon"

Galandra nervously glances back at the other chamber hoping they can delay for some other rounds. She doesn't move and keeps helping Menik with the spell... "Almost there..."

[sblock= Spellcraft + K.Nature]Spellcraft+7, K.Nature+5 (1d20+7=20, 1d20+5=12)[/sblock]

Mika stays put growling, ready to defend Menik as Galandra indicates.