GM Endless Forms' PFS 02-25 You Only Die Twice (Inactive)

Game Master Mike Tuholski

Can't find anything that says the Worm that Walks is immune. But he made it anyways.

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Brachus creates a burst of sound in the ground!

Jakarno covers himself in mage armor.

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The worm man laughs as Brachus appears before him and he hears the castings and words of the other Pathfinders nearby. "Welcome, Pathfinders. I’m glad you managed to find me, although truth be told, you’re rather late. Still, at least you’ll be able to witness my greatest triumph. I’d take the time to explain things to you, but well, I’d rather just kill you and get this over with." With a flick of his wrist-like appendage the ghouls advance!

The ghouls move up to Brachus to attack! G1 double moves

G2 bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
DC 13 Fort save or paralyzed for 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 rounds
DC 13 Fort save against ghoul fever

G3 bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
DC 13 Fort save or paralyzed for 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 rounds
DC 13 Fort save against ghoul fever

G4 bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
DC 13 Fort save or paralyzed for 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 rounds
DC 13 Fort save against ghoul fever

Initiative:

2. Brachus, and Jakarno
2. Ghouls
3. Hawkwren, Ragnar, and Kynrac
4. Joktan Heth

JH: 4 dmg
G1: 4 dmg
G2: 4 dmg
G3: 4 dmg
G4: 4 dmg

Hawkwren, Ragnar, and Kynrac are up!

Hawkwren steps back and fires two quick arrows at the ghoul in front of him!

Rapid, PBS: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 = 15
Damage: 2d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4, 8) + 1 + 1 = 14

Rapid, PBS: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 = 15
Damage: 2d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1, 8) + 1 + 1 = 11

If by chance, these are just plain ghouls and the first shot takes G1 down, Hawk will target G3 with his second shot.

Brachus get's hit once.
vs Paralysis: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15 I feel it's a safe assumption that the ghouls are evil ;)
vs ghoul fever: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 = 25

Hps: 36 (38-2)

@Hwakrwen : how could you do 2d8 damages with your bow ?

Ragnar take a 5ft. step to be near two ghouls then strike twice.

+1 Adamantium Greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 272d6 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 16 + 1 = 22
+1 Adamantium Greatsword (Haste): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 202d6 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (6, 6) + 16 + 1 = 29

Kynrac takes a step forward, exposing himself to the ghouls. The lorekeeper extends his burnt hands - his undead form has retained the curse - and flames spring forth from them, surging at the ghouls!

"Fires of cleansing, purge this forsaken land from ghouls!"

Concentration (Casting Defensively): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
Burning Hands, Ref DC 16: 5d4 ⇒ (3, 1, 1, 2, 3) = 10

G2, G3, G4 affected, see pattern on battlemap.

Just wondering..did the worm guy take more damage from my sound burst? It's an area effect and Jakarno told us that area effects are more effective against him. Not that I think that the 2 extra damage will matter that much, but just so we have conformation that area effects actualy are more effective

@Hwakrwen : how could you do 2d8 damages?

Typo, that's how. Should have been 2d6 after Gravity Bow. Thanks for the catch.

Damage 1: 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1) + 1 + 1 = 8
Damage 2: 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 1 + 1 = 9

@Brachus: yes, I forgot that you did an area effect spell. Damage has been added in.

Hawkwren puts two arrows into the ghoul near him! The second arrow brings it down!

Ref: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Ragnar takes down another pair of ghouls and Kynrac finishes them off with a spell!

Some of the worm-man's wounds seem to heal themselves as he steps to the side and shoots a streak of lightning at Ragnar and Hawkwren!

electricity damage: 6d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 2, 5, 3, 2) = 21
DC 17 Ref for half

Initiative:

2. Brachus, and Jakarno
3. Hawkwren, Ragnar, and Kynrac
4. Joktan Heth

JH: 3 dmg

You guys are up!

Remember that you have +1 to saves too due to prayer!

Kynrac moves forward in a heroic fashion, positioning himself between the worm-that-walks and the rest of the party. "You shan't hurt my companions this time, for our bond is one of trust, and friendship. Perish in heavenly fire, blight!"

Another cone of flames is projected againt the mass of slithering worms.

Burning Hands, Ref DC 15 halves, AoE spell: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 2, 2, 4) = 11 -1 on save due to prayer.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Hawkwren ducks as the lightning strikes him, avoiding the full effect of the bolt!

Attack, PBS: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 = 20
Damage: 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6) + 1 + 1 = 13

Hawk then moves up closer and fires an arrow at the creature.

Prayer doesn't work against undead unfortunately

Spellcraft DD18: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Reflex DD17: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Ragnar took the full effect of the lighning but thanks to his heritage he took a little less.

Calling for Gorum's speed with unbelievable speed surprising charge he moved near the wormlike priest and strike twice !

GORUM !

+1 Adamantium Greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 322d6 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 16 + 1 = 20
+1 Adamantium Greatsword (Haste): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 212d6 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 16 + 1 = 22

Crit Confirm (if could be): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 212d6 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 16 + 1 = 24

Grugni pulls a small puff of wool from his belt pouch and speaks words of power. Then, emerging from the sphere of invisibility is a massive Nessian Warhound, radiating heat and smelling of brimstone.

Cast Major Image. DC 22 Will to disbelieve.

Prayer doesn't work against undead unfortunately

Good thing that the worm thing doesn't seem to be undead then ;)

Brachus casts a spell and touches Ragnar.

Inflict Moderate wounds, for healing: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3) + 5 = 9 At least I didn't study these spells for nothing ;)

"It's healing itself!"

Brachus heals up Ragnar!

Jakarno creates an image of a giant warhound!

Hawkwren puts an arrow into the worm-man but it doesn't seem to do as much damage as he would hope!

Ragnar scores two devastating hits against the creature but both seem slightly less effective (although still devastating!).

Ref: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Kynrac then finishes him off with a burst of flames!

Out of combat! (for about a second)

The creature that once was Joktan collapses into a heap of dissolving, desiccated worms on the stone floor and a deep rumbling courses through the chamber. The tremors grow both more violent and more rapid until suddenly the earth beneath the altar bulges up and explodes in a shower of dust and mud. A gigantic writhing worm creature with a gaping maw covered in teeth has exploded from beneath the altar!

Initiative:

1. Jakarno and Kynrac
2. Ghoul Worm
3. Hawkwren, Brachus, and Ragnar

Jakarno and Kynrac are up!

Heh..worms

Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

"This creature is known as a ghoul worm. It'll resist to channelling and is undead."

Kynrac takes a step back, then concentrates so as not to let his guard down, and fires a ray of flames upon the worm.

Concentration: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
Scorching Ray, range touch attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 164d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 4, 2) = 13

Knowledge: Religion 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Grugni sighs and directs the Hell Hound illusion to Harry the worm, then slips over to the wall, drawing the materials for another Grease spell and a pearl from his pouch and muttering the activation. The grease materializes beneath the worm.

Use Pearl of Power 1 to recover Grease, cast it beneath the worm. DC 18 Reflex. Extended Illusions will keep the Hound around for two additional rounds.

It's a standard action to activate the pearl

Know. Religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

The smile on Ragnar face disappear as fast as the undead worms appeared.

Remembering what the danger he's facing he tried to warn his comrades.

@Jakarno: yep, Ragnar is right. It is a standard to use the pearl to 'reprepare' the spell, and then you can cast it as a separate action.

Jakarno recovers a spell using a magic pearl.

Kynrac fires a ray of fire at the beastly worm!

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2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

The worm reaches out to bite Hawkwren while slamming its body into Kynrac!

bite on Hawkwren: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 4) + 7 = 15
grab: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 34
DC 18 Fort against ghoul fever

slam on Kynrac: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Initiative:

1. Jakarno and Kynrac
2. Ghoul Worm
3. Hawkwren, Brachus, and Ragnar

GW: 13 dmg

You guys are up!

Hawkwren steps back away from the foul worm and fires arrows!

Rapid, PBS: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 1 + 1 = 9

Rapid, PBS: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 20
Damage: 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 1 + 1 = 6

Kynrac first takes a step back to put some distance between himself and the beast. Focused as ever, his gaze seems lost in the contemplation of an invisible object beyond the boundaries of reality. Suddenly, his hand surges forth, as if attempting to grasp one of the strands of fate in the flow of time. From his charred hand emerges a sphere of flames that starts rolling towards the worm.

Concentration: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Flaming Sphere (Ref DC 17 negates): 3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 6) = 10

Save must be attempted every round to negate another 3d6 fire damage. It lasts 6 rounds.

Brachus cast guidance on himself before he moves forward (to give more people the benefit from the magic circle, vs evil) while drawing his cold iron morningstar.

Are we still under haste and prayer ? If not forget my second attack

Ragnar facing the worm call for Gorum's guidance and strike at the creature

GORUM !

+1 Adamantine Greatsword: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 252d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 5) + 16 = 25 +1 with prayer
+1 Adamantine Greatsword (Haste): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 122d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 2) + 16 = 19 +1 with prayer

Yeah, I forgot Haste and Prayer. If you Add +2 to attack and +1 to damage, above, GM that'd be great.

Haste: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 19
Damage: 2d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 12

Haste and prayer should still be up. The last fight immediately transitioned into this one.

Hawkwren puts two arrows into the worm!

Brachus gives himself guidance while moving forward and drawing his weapon.

Ragnar cuts into the worm and deals it a nasty blow!

Ref: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Kynrac summons a ball of fire but the worm leaps out of the way!

Initiative:

1. Jakarno and Kynrac
2. Ghoul Worm
3. Hawkwren, Brachus, and Ragnar

GW: 56 dmg

Jakarno is up!

Grugni casts his Grease spell.

DC 18 Reflex

Ref: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

The wayang with the multiple personality disorder puts grease beneath the worm and trips it up!

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2d4 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

bite on Ragnar: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 4 = 24
damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6) + 7 = 15
grab: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26
DC 18 Fort save or paralyzed for 1d6 ⇒ 1 rounds

slam on the image: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 14 - 4 = 14
Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

The worm is unable to bite Ragnar and does not notice that the hound is not real!

Initiative:

1. Jakarno and Kynrac
2. Ghoul Worm
3. Hawkwren, Brachus, and Ragnar

GW: 56 dmg, prone

You guys are up!

Again, Ragnar call for Gorum's guidance and strike twice the creature.

GORUM !

+1 Adamantium greatsword: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 212d6 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5) + 16 + 1 = 28
+1 Adamantium greatsword (Haste): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 272d6 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 16 + 1 = 24

+4 with prone not counted

Taking another careful step back, Kynrac aims and shoots another fiery ray at the gigantic worm. Hope of vicotry is now present more than ever in his dead eyes.

Scorching Ray (range touch attack): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 164d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 3) = 12 Might not hit since a prone creature has +4 AC against ranged attacks.

Remembering he can bite too Ragnar tried to do it.

Bite: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 241d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7

+4 vs prone not counted

Grugni the DWARF points at the worm and a beam of darkness lances out, banishing his Invisibility.

Ranged Touch 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
If hit, it is blinded for 1 round if it has 5 or fewed HD. If it is 6 or more HD it is dazzled instead.

Hawkwren fires more arrows at the downed worm.

Rapid, PBS, Haste, Prayer, Prone: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 12
Damage: 2d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 6

Rapid, PBS, Haste, Prayer, Prone: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 14

Hasted Rapid, PBS, Haste, Prayer, Prone: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 28
Damage: 2d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 11

Seems my post got eaten somehow...so posting again

Brachus walks up to the prone worm and tries to hit it on the head (this might provoke, not sure what it's reach is. AC = 21 (I completely forgot about the +2 natural AC from being turned into an undead until now, -2 if the worm turns out not to be evil).

To hit prone worm: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 30 Using guidance
P/B damage: 1d8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 + 1 = 4
To confirm crit.: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 24
Crit damage: 1d8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 1 = 1

Shouldn't the flaming sphere be trying to burn the worm again?

Correct! Rolling the damage, the save is still Ref DC 17 negates.

Flaming sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 6) = 13

With two great swings Ragnar takes down the worm!

Out of combat!

You are now free to search the temple, ruined as it is by the creature’s arrival.

Brachus takes a look around the ruined temple.
Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

"Hey look, what I found."

Brachus holds up the Testament of Geb, a scythe, a hand on a string ,a phylactery and a dozen alabaster statues each representing a person suffering from a different plague.

After the fury of combat Ragnar breathe heavily, smiling at the creature corpse.

As alway, the Iron Lord wins.

After Brachus showed to everyone what he found he said.

Great ! we have all we need. The corpse of our comrade, the Testament of Geb and on the way kill several of evil creature. More or less a good day !

Thanks all, you're good comrade !

Activating your teleportation tokens given to you, you can arrive safely back in the Grand Lodge in Absalom. By drinking again from the Chalice of Undeath your undead disguises can be removed and you are thanked for a job well done. The Society scholars will have to spend some time studying the Testament to determine its true powers.

"I thank you all, companions. Your valor made a difference this day, and Joktan's soul may now rest in peace."

Out of curiosity, what was the secondary objective? Laying Joktan's soul to rest?

Out of curiosity, what was the secondary objective? Laying Joktan's soul to rest?

Secondary: The PCs maintain a low profile, avoid angering the church of Pharasma, and set the spirit of a fallen comrade to rest. The PCs accomplish two of the following three conditions: avoid Corvalos (or successfully talk their way out of the encounter), convince Kuryn Jexel to parley without killing any of the Pharasmin acolytes, or destroy Joktan’s Haunt.

Interesting! Thanks.