Trapping More Than Fur - 19

[K Man]

[K-Man: Shadow Evocation deals the same type of damage as the spell being mimicked. Now, I realized that I newbed here. HOWEVER Icestorm deals 2d6 bludgeoning and 3d6 cold, so each of the skeletons does take 2d6, lets see how much that is since I didn't roll seperately. I guess Belle doesn't have knowledge religion to know these things. . .]

{No worries Lin, I'm sorry I didn't know any better either. Current HP of Large Skeleton that was hit = 30/39}

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Lobelia sends a few bolts of energy slamming into the undead near Hildigunn. The largest zombie drops [Damage Result = 12], knocked over by the bolt of energy. Two more slam into lesser undead, also dropping them with magic. [Damage Result = 3,2] {I'll throw in the extra point for good measure. }

Hildigunn, now that her first enemy is down, moves to the largest of the undead in line. [Damage Results = 27 (3 hits @ 9 each) ] The undead staggers from the blow but does not fall. [Current HP 15/55]

Loopmottin rides forward, again slapping the rump of the rhino to force it to attack the nearest skeleton. [Attack Roll]
[dice=20]
[Damage Result = 15] The skeleton is torn apart by the rampaging pachyderm, it bones scattered.

Loopmottin isn't done just yet though, he summons the powers of faith to drive back the undead. [Turn Results = cleric level (4) Can't Turn large zombie, turn 14 HD of lesser undead and skeletons] Almost all the skeletons and lesser undead in the area just evaporate...their bones turned to ash by holy light.

Caatrah takes two swings at the large undead, trying to finish him off.
[dice=20]
[dice=20]

[Damage Results = 13, 21] The first blow rips through the large undead and the second blow cleans one of the zombies, cutting cleanly in two.



Tham delays actions, waiting to see what is happening. [Updated Initiative.]

The small skeletons retaliate. [Four Attacks on Caatrah, needs 20's]
[dice=20]
[dice=20]
[dice=20]
[dice=20]

The one large undead takes a swing at Hildigunn with a huge club. [Attack Roll @ +9]
[dice=20]

[Bam! Confirm Roll =]
[dice=20]

{Oh! It's on!} The club is swung so hard and with such force that it nearly knocks Hildigunn to the ground. [Damage Result = 44] The wound will be a bruise by tomorrow for sure.

One of the large skeletons can reach Hildigunn, the others advance. [Attack Roll @ +8]
[dice=20]
[Holy Crap! Confirm Roll =]
[dice=20]
{pwned!} The claw from the skeleton tears at her flesh, enraging the brutish barbarian even more. [Damage Results = 20] The blood begins to flow down Hildigunn's arms and torso...the battle is going poorly.

The remaining lesser undead advance.

The battle goes on...

[Initiative: Tham, Lobelia, Hildigunn, Loopmottin, Caatrah, Small Skeletons, Large Undead, Large Skeletons, Medium Undead]

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<<<LEGEND>>>

C = Caatrah
L = Loopmottin (mounted as one unit)
R
R = Hildigunn's Mount
H = Hildigunn
B = Lobelia
T = Tham
± = Opened Grave
¤ = Broken table
. or , or ¦ = Rubble (Difficult Terrain)


UU
UU = Larger Undead (Ogre or Similar)

Ogre Zombie
Size/Type: Large Undead
Hit Dice: 8d12+3 (55 hp)
Initiative: -2
Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares; can't run)
Armor Class: 15 (-1 size, -2 Dex, +8 natural) touch 7, flat-footed 15
Base Attack/Grapple: +4/+14
Attack: Greatclub +9 melee (2d8+9) or slam +9 melee (1d8+9) or javelin +1 ranged (1d8+6)
Full Attack: Greatclub +9 melee (2d8+9) or slam +9 melee (1d8+9) or javelin +1 ranged (1d8+6)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks: -
Special Qualities: Single actions only, damage reduction 5/slashing, darkvision 60 ft., undead traits
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +0, Will +6
Abilities: Str 23, Dex 6, Con -, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 1

u = Lesser Undead (Zombie or Similar)

Human Commoner
Size/Type: Medium Undead
Hit Dice: 2d12+3 (16 hp)
Initiative: -1
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares; can't run)
Armor Class: 11 (-1 Dex, +2 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 11
Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+2
Attack: Slam+2 melee (1d6+1) or club +2 melee (1d6+1)
Full Attack: Slam+2 melee, (1d6+1) or club +2 melee (1d6+1)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft
Special Attacks: -
Special Qualities: Single actions only, damage reduction 5/slashing, darkvision 60 ft., undead traits
Saves: Fort +0, Ref +0, Will +3 Fort +0, Ref -1, Will +3

SS
SS = Large Skeleon

Troll Skeleton
Size/Type: Large Undead
Hit Dice: 6d12 (39 hp)
Initiative: +7
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class: 14 (+3 Dex, -1 size, +2 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 11
Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+13
Attack: Claw +8 melee (1d6+6)
Full Attack: 2 claws +8 melee (1d6+6) and bite +3 melee (1d6+3)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./10 ft
Special Attacks: -
Special Qualities: Damage reduction 5/bludgeoning, darkvision 60 ft., immunity to cold, undead traits
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +5
Abilities: Str 23, Dex 16, Con Ø, Int Ø, Wis 10, Cha 1

s = Medium-Sized Skeleton

Medium Undead
Hit Dice: 1d12 (6 hp)
Initiative: +5
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class: 15 (+1 Dex, +2 natural, +2 heavy steel shield), touch 11, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/+1
Attack: Scimitar +1 melee (1d6+1/18-20) or claw +1 melee (1d4+1)
Full Attack: Scimitar +1 melee (1d6+1/18-20) or 2 claws +1 melee (1d4+1)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: -
Special Qualities: Damage reduction 5/bludgeoning, darkvision 60 ft., immunity to cold, undead traits
Saves: Fort +0, Ref +1, Will +2
Abilities: Str 13, Dex 13, Con Ø, Int Ø, Wis 10, Cha 1

Sorry for the blows Hildigunn, apparently the onlince dice were with me today...for once . [rand=582814798987370528270131495907785035870289696038236104503223433695]

[Althael]

(Pwned, I think that's one of the word I hate more than all others, though, this time, it is really what it mean. But fuck, two crits in a row ? WTF ? The dice aren't with you, they are literaly agaisn't Hildigunn.. I mean, two 1 in a row, and then that? I call this a conspiracy agaisn't her. Damn.
Oh, and nice new car by the way.)

Hildigunn was hurts really bad, more than what she expected to receive. But for sure, she won't fall by the hand of undeads. She take a chance and get on the ground, picking up her maul back again. She was already near the ground anyway...

(Move action to take the damn maul, and taking 3 attacks of opportunity. Kman, now I seriously hope you won't roll any other crits. I'll hate you for that otherwise.)

Her precious maul in hand, Hildigunn can feel her power restored, whatever wounds she can have. She jumps again and swing her maul at the zombie.

Power attack +10

Attack +12
[dice=20]

Damage +37
[dice=10]
=45-5=40

Not stopping her swing, she direct her maul at the skeleton.

Attack +12
[dice=20]

Damage +37
[dice=10]
=45

Having destroying the zombie and the skeleton to pieces, Hildigunn see the huge skeleton not far away, she take a quick step and throw her maul at it (not literaly this time).

(Supreme cleave-5th step right.)

Attack +12
[dice=20]

Damage +37
[dice=10]
=46

14/143Hp
Nonlethal 4/143hp
6/11 Rounds left.

Kill count: 17[rand=87273888774619462247800342192998288137286708007687149078135795635]

[Japic]

{Unless there are any objections I can take over Caatrah for a few days. If you'd prefer to do it yourselves, feel free. I just offered since I'm reading every day anyhow.}

{Edit: p.s. I feel so bad for Althael right now, though in its own way it's good to see that the baddies can give a little back to PCs sometimes. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the rage ends now, won't you die terribly? (when you lose the extra 30 temp HP or whatnot) Good luck healing her guys, she's in a killin mood.}

[Althael]

(Yup, when the rage end and if she's below -9, she's dead. And I had completely forgotten about the 20temps hp...
And feel free to take Caatrah's actions if you want.)

Caatrah continu his attack, destroying the weak undead around him.
His mighty sword hit two skeletons, which almost explode under the strength of the blow.

Attack +20
[dice=20]
=29

Attack +15
[dice=20]
=18

Damage +10
[dice=6]
[dice=6]
[dice=6]
=21-5=16

Damage+10
[dice=6]
[dice=6]
[dice=6]
=21-5=16 [rand=412679058225193355108164094410632941142392575593526176806096810734]

[TheZebraShakes™]

(Well when you run headlong into combat like that with no backup and a terribly low Armor Class, it's usually what happens. You really had to see that one coming.)

Well, I could do something else, but since you're going to pick up your maul you shouldn't get killed in the process, I'll try to help you out, because even turning undead isn't going to be a good bet.
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[glow=forestgreen,2,300]Hearing Hildigunn's screams and watching the skeletons lay into her without any signs of dealing anything but a gorish rake to her flesh, Tham realizes what he must do.

Without much thought, he raises his shield and heads directly into the mix of things. Hopefully his presence will be enough to distract the undead and cause them to leave the harf orc alone as she picks up her weapon to finish them off.[/glow]
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Double move 60 ft. directly to the right of Hildigunn. I think I reach, but you might want to cut the guy a break anyway.

Tham will eat every attack of opportunity from them I think, so Hildi can pick up her maul without a problem.

Tham AC= 30
Remember, he has Longstrider cast on him so that accounts for his land speed of 30 ft. for the next 10 hours.

[Lin]

Seeing the trouble, Belle reluctantly uses more magic, this time to summon as many illusionary creatures as possible. They could fill in the holes and perhaps also do some damage to these creatures. . .

[Summoning d4+1 celestial badgers. Shadow Conjurations casting time is 1 standard action, so they appear immediately. Disbelieve DC 19. When they act they will immediately use there smite evil ability]

+1
[dice=4]

Celestial badger
www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/badger.htm[rand=59675247645197868669420659722044282132376043441247461104433535617]

[TheZebraShakes™]

Since Lin didn't specify, I'd suggest that you place the celestial badgers to the left so that they tie up the skell and zombie that are trying to sneak over. That way they'll have to use their attacks to kill them rather then Hildi, cause even if they disbelieve, the creatures are still 20 percent real, so they'll be in the way.

Also, when Hildigunn needs to take her five foot step, It will have to be a diagonal one since the really shiny Tham will be in her way. But it makes no difference. She's still going to thwomp them all.

[Lin]

Word.

Protect the flanks!

[chunker]

As the badly wounded berzerker topples 3 more giant undead. Loop and his brave mount head off the next incoming large zombie by the graveyard, ducking under its reach to slash in tandem. He trusted Tham would close the orc's wounds, and he hoped the orc wouldn't chop Tham to pieces...

[Ride 40' to the large zombie by the graveyard.
Gnibbles, AC26, Claw +8
[dice=20]
[dice=4]+3 damage
Loop, AC 25 fighting defensively, Sword +12
[dice=20]
[dice=6]+9+
[dice=6]electric damage][rand=22806761228073996130310272988317180801891807079466509258582397239]

[TheZebraShakes™]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the rage ends now, won't you die terribly? (when you lose the extra 30 temp HP or whatnot)

I meant to correct you earlier, but I never got around to it.

From SRD

When the temporary hit points go away the character’s hit points drop to his current hit point total. If the character’s hit points are below his current hit point total at that time, all the temporary hit points have already been lost and the character’s hit point total does not drop further.

This basically states that any temporary hit points that the character has are the first to go whenever the character takes damage. When you run out of temporary hit points, you're just dipping into your original hit points, so when the effect granting you the temp ones wears off, you still retain your current hit point total.

So don't worry Althael, if you stay alive ling enough to stop raging, you won't die automatically.

[Japic]

{Shakes, I was going off this ifrom the Barbarian entry.}

The increase in Constitution increases the barbarian's hit points by 2 points per level, but these hit points go away at the end of the rage when his Constitution score drops back to normal. (These extra hit points are not lost first the way temporary hit points are.)

{I'm not trying to get him killed or anything, It was just something I always wondered about so far as barbarians go. I don't play many myself so never followed the rule very closely... Though since I have one in the WLD I guess I should be clear on it.}

[TheZebraShakes™]

Hahaha. That sucks. Yeah. I was basically assuming that they counted as temporary ones. Never played a single barbarian in my life, so I never bothered to read that part. Sure is something to keep in mind. It really doesn't make any sense to me though. Pretty stupid rule.