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[ewancummins]

I think Klokulf will cast spiritual weapon and send it after the dragon before continuing with his previous course of action and casting ice axe. That way he can help with that threat while simultaneously staying as far from the beast as possible and trying to pick off peripheral lizardfolk with the axe.

Note that I have assumed he defends himself with the ice axe he has just conjured when the dragon suddenly splashes out of the pool and attacks the party (starting with Meela).

This is because lizardmen have withdrawn.

[ewancummins]

STILL TO ACT THIS CURRENT ROUND
ROUND THREE


Katrin/Kintire

Raen/Alhoon

Alain/LordSkybolt

Benn/Adam

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Everline

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( check PM, we might be looking at a round of move actions to grab and equip--I WILL ASSUME THAT IF YOU DON'T POST IN TIME)

[ewancummins]

Raen will stand on top of the hole and blast baddies from above. If that's not possible, he will simply keep his distance and hit baddies. He prioritizes on the lizardman fighting Tonio though. He would cast magic missile first and send 3 missiles on that lizardman and 1 towards... another lizardman? Perhaps the ones close to the human captive?

I WILL go with this, but assume a change of targets based on the absence of the lizards.
Let me know if I should edit, Alhoon.

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CASTER LEVEL CHECK FOR SR

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That sucketh.

On the other hand. Raen is smart enough to realize his spell fizzled when it struck. This means he now knows the monster has spell resistance. Sharing that info is a free action if shouts a warning about it resisting direct magic attack.

[Wolfglide of the Fraternity]

ICE AXE ATTACK

241420:1

easily, AS THIS IS A TOUCH ATTACK IN MELEE.

241420:2 PLUS 1 PER 2 CASTER LEVELS

Well, drat! If the ice axe is working against the creature (even just a bit), I suppose Klokulf will have to steel himself and keep close enough to hit it again next turn.

[alhoon]

STILL TO ACT THIS CURRENT ROUND
ROUND THREE


Katrin/Kintire

Raen/Alhoon

Alain/LordSkybolt

Benn/Adam

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Everline

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( check PM, we might be looking at a round of move actions to grab and equip--I WILL ASSUME THAT IF YOU DON'T POST IN TIME)

Don't go with this please! Give me a few hours and I will respond to the situation.
He would probably have used something bigger (which sucks more since it would fail)... but he would use his free action to shout never the less.

[alhoon]

I have an older copy of Raen in this computer. Ewan could you please PM me Raen's spell-list for combat-days?
If that's not possible, then... I guess we would go with magic missile (4 missiles, not 3, Raen is 7th lvl now). He will use summon swarm to confuse the dragon and perhaps lessen the impact of the breath if it comes again (like, give us cover or something) unless he knows it's not going to work.

To be fair, using the rules as written ... using a swarm for cover may not work. It is not exactly a large creature, it's a swarm of many small ones.
Of course, the decision whether this counts as taking cover from a large creature or not, goes to the DM. If Raen knows it would be useless though... well, he will still use the swarm as it ignores magic resistance.


For the record, Raen's choice would be "Liberator" not conqueror, slave or food. If he manages to throw in a reply along with the warning - without sounding like an egomaniac trying to steal the plated lady's thunder - he would.
Both Raen and the player of Raen understand that the dragon is not interested in a discussion but ... come on, a short few words with a dragon before he* dies is not an opportunity that comes up often and Raen knows that.

*he could be dragon or Raen, the jury is still out.

[ewancummins]

Sure, no problem with editing/changing, Alhoon.
MM was what I'd use, based on your earlier post, if you were incommunicado or undecided for a long while. You are certainly in control of Raen's actions.
The caster level check stands.
But if you can find a spell on his list that bypasses SR....

Feel free to use it.

Or just fire a storm bolt?

The thing is large enough that you could shoot at its hindquarters without hitting your allies, on the round it is emerging and biting.

[ewancummins]

Arcana

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Raen has heard that some dragons are resistant to direct magical attacks (in game terms, SR).

So, even if you choose a spell that bypasses SR, it's reasonable for him to call out something like "It may resist some spells--we must choose wisely!"

Swarms are dense but not solidly packed, and a flying insect swarm doesn't provide cover the way a big monster would do.
It can, however distract a foe.

The dragon could be nauseated by a swarm but that is very unlikely.

RE spells memorized combat days

I don't have your level 7 updated list before me. Need that.

I know you always have him prep magic missile, mage armor, glitter dust, summon swarm, and lightning bolt.
You were talking about polymorph or Evard's black tentacles for your level 4 spell. I approved either.

[ewancummins]

ICE AXE ATTACK

241420:1

easily, AS THIS IS A TOUCH ATTACK IN MELEE.

241420:2 PLUS 1 PER 2 CASTER LEVELS

Well, drat! If the ice axe is working against the creature (even just a bit), I suppose Klokulf will have to steel himself and keep close enough to hit it again next turn.

It bypasses SR, which is good. Ice axe does not gain benefit from high STR for damage rolls. It strikes at touch AC in melee, though, which is great when fighting a big armored monster.

The dragon flattening your PC with melee attacks won't be so good...
But then again, Meela and Sir Clive are also fighting it hand to hand. Klokulf is not alone.

[alhoon]

Sure, no problem with editing/changing, Alhoon.
MM was what I'd use, based on your earlier post, if you were incommunicado or undecided for a long while. You are certainly in control of Raen's actions.
The caster level check stands.
But if you can find a spell on his list that bypasses SR....

Feel free to use it.

Or just fire a storm bolt?

The thing is large enough that you could shoot at its hindquarters without hitting your allies, on the round it is emerging and biting.

We're way past the 3d6 damage at 20 ft range I think. I need something better. Stormbolt is for "at will attacks" like the warriors swing their axe or something. This battle will require actual spells, scrolls etc.

When Raen FIRST cast the spell, he didn't know the dragon had SR. As such I won't change the spell.
However, afterwards he will use the swarm as I mentioned before: Confound the dragon and perhaps get some cover - even if it doesn't. Yes, the dragon will probably not be confused. But he may spend an action to disperse the swarm. Or use his breath weapon to destroy it instead of dousing poor Raen in acid.
Long story short: Swarm of bats, not from the same direction that Raen and several of the people are. Certainly not including the melee warriors in it.

Now, following rounds... I don't know. I will have to use scrolls.

Spells: 4th lvl I have polymorph memorized (both spells in the spellbook) but even if Raen turns to troll the dragon has... acid. I should have memorized Black tentacles. I always end up with the wrong spells.

[ewancummins]

Actions and plans noted.

[SkiBird]

When Raen FIRST cast the spell, he didn't know the dragon had SR. As such I won't change the spell.

Makes perfect sense to be a bit slow on the uptake (in character, I mean). Dragons are the stuff of make believe and legend in Ravenloft. There are what, at best a handful of wyrms active on the Core? I seem to recall mention of some reclusive Shadow dragons in Darkon.

In the FR, it is a bit more commonplace than you guys would be used to. And that's before we get to the Lamordian!

[alhoon]

Well, these are anything but Reclusive. Azalin is said to have been using his shadow dragon to fly around during the grand conjunction so it's easy to assume he used her to show up in style in other cases too.
However, Raen has not faced a dragon[/b].

[Lord Skybolt]

Alain will cast another Orb (Electricity,lesser) at the Dragon as that seemed to be effective before .
To hit
0 +8 for PBS but will try to stay out melee range otherwise .

That's a hit based on previous conversation with GM .
Damage if hits is
1 +7 (all mods included)
24 damage total .

[ewancummins]

listen

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Katrin would hear the lizardman group coming around the outside curve of the mound to attack her party from the rear.

I'm going to assume Kintire would do want her PC something about that.

HIDE

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spot

liz

it does not see her lurking

sneak attack on first one through the gap

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rapier SA

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plus 1 magic