Male Vishkanya Samurai 1 | AC 17 T 12 FF 15 | HP 13/13 | F +4 R +2 W +1 | Init +4 | Perc +7
Readied actions can't be done out of combat, as stated previously.
Can't tell for sure with the wonky maps but will assume adjacent to enemy.
Wyconda swings a double handed attack against the mist trying to get at least some damage on the thing. Of course, that would mean actually connecting with his blade.
@Xukong: see above. You can not ready actions outside of combat. That sort of defeats the point of rolling initiative or the existence of surprise rounds, which is why I was giving you the option to do something different if you didn't want to keep those rolls, since they were premature anyways. @Rogzul: sure, it looks like I had a typo in my dice roll. Now that it is right on top of you though I would think you wouldn't want to keep your crossbow attack though, since that would provoke an AoO for firing a ranged weapon in its threatened area.
2d20 ⇒ (14, 17) = 31
Xukong and Wyconda:
You recognize that these creatures are not wholly real; they are shadow conjurations.
Xukong's blade tears through the mist, leaving a gaping rend in the creature. Wyconda, however, misses.
Initiative:
1. Jaren, Natula, and Piety
2. Mist creatures (12 dmg)
3. Xukong, Wyconda, and Rogzul
Intimidate +5 K. Planes +6 Survival +9 Sense Motive +13 Diplomacy +10, Prof. Archivist +9
Male Half-Orc PFS: 186188-1 Shaman/4
Stats:
│HP:27/27│ AC 16│ T10│ FF16│ F2│R1│W8│Init 2│Perception +6 (+9 in bright light, +12 with scent)│CMB 2│CMD 12│
Good point, don't know how I managed to overlook that. Thank you. I'll cast my stardust ability on the blue belker, it's a super natural ability so no aoo
Stardust (Su): Shaman causes on target within 30ft to shed light as a candle. Target can not benefit from concealment and takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls and sight based perception check Dc:14 will
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (+4 vs disease, +2 vs MA/poison/curse, -1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
Jaren Stabs again, shouting to his comrades.
Is there anything we can do to help Wulessa summon those potions faster? What about that rope? How is it supposed to be useful?!
Attack, Arcane Strike, Power Attack:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 Damage:1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 Miss Chance, Low is Miss:1d100 ⇒ 48
Wulessa calls out, "I said I could make a potion, I don't have the power to do more! I'm sorry!"
3d20 ⇒ (4, 10, 17) = 31
Piety:
You recognize that these creatures are not wholly real; they are shadow conjurations.
Everyone has trouble hitting the mist creatures, who take on substantial forms with dull red eyes, grasping claws, and leathery wings as they attack the party!
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (+4 vs disease, +2 vs MA/poison/curse, -1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
Xukong calmly continues swiping at the apparition.
"Take heart," It says evenly. "These are products of shadow magic - sophisticated illusions. Your sheer will can obliterate most of what they are."
Seeing what is really going on here, Xukong asserts a will to overcome the already heavily-injured shadow creature, sending a puff of dark smoke through the room as it is dispatched.
Fort:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
The other creature resists Rogzul's spell though.
Initiative:
1. Jaren, Natula, and Piety
2. Mist creatures (blue -1 attack)
3. Xukong, Wyconda, and Rogzul
Male Vishkanya Samurai 1 | AC 17 T 12 FF 15 | HP 13/13 | F +4 R +2 W +1 | Init +4 | Perc +7
Unwilling to attempt leaving via the rope or any other means, Wyconda plants his feet and does the one thing he knows how to do: swing a blade, no matter how poorly he seems to be doing it...
Natula finally sees through the magical ruse as her spell hits the creature. Jaren then steps in to swing at it and dispatches the shadowy mist creature!
Out of combat!
As the creature disappears, a hidden panel in the altar falls open to reveal the icon Wulessa spoke of. Rather than gold, however, the mindscape's version is glass. Focusing on this discrepancy, you can make a Will save. Feel free to heal and whatnot first though.
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (+4 vs disease, +2 vs MA/poison/curse, -1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
Rogzul and Wyconda find themselves dissolving and reappearing in another chamber....
Rogzul and Wyconda:
Wulessa’s memories fade into a different reality as the stone walls again become glass. The room’s dimensions remain the same, but the altar, catwalks, and vents all vanish. The statue remains, but its form distorts into that of a featureless humanoid, all signs of either demonic or Wulessa’s likeness melting away. Beneath the statue, a glass portcullis blocks off another passageway. Opposite the passage and statue the wall once again crumbles away into a fathomless void.
Once again the glass panels on the walls begin to depict images, trying to communicate with you. You see an image of Wulessa’s face being drawn onto a scroll, rolled up and placed reverently inside the Monadistic Archive chest. You then see a montage of images of her life beside piles of coins, jewels, and other valuables, growing alongside her life experiences. Finally, the images form a nest of rodents rummaging in the walls of a well-ordered house.
At this point the statue on the wall comes to life and attacks!
1. Piety, Natula, and Wyconda
2. ??
3. Jaren, Rogzul, and Xukong
Piety, Natula, and Wyconda are up! Of course, Piety and Natula are not aware what is happening with in R&W's room so your action will probably be trying to move elsewhere with another Will save.
Jaren peers over the shoulders of the others as they investigate the totem, trying to get a good look at it while also keeping watch for anymore threats.
Will Save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Jaren wills himself into the next room with Wyconda and Xukong! You can read the spoilers above for the description of the room.
1d20 ⇒ 15
Wyconda:
Yet again, you recognize this as a shadow conjuration.
Wyconda, Xukong, and Jaren:
Wyconda reacts quickly and leaps to the statue, hacking at it with his katana. Something which would break or crack the clay might have been more effective but he deals a heavy wound to it nonetheless. It retaliates by swinging its heavy limbs at the samurai!
Male Vishkanya Samurai 1 | AC 17 T 12 FF 15 | HP 13/13 | F +4 R +2 W +1 | Init +4 | Perc +7
GM, Rogzul, Jaren:
"Bah! More of these conjurations of shadow! Though it seems to follow similar rules to its standard counterpart! Bash it! Ah! Jaren! Glad you were able to make it. What of the others?"
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (+4 vs disease, +2 vs MA/poison/curse, -1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
Will save:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5Plus a bonus for having it pointed out?
Xukong is not so certain it is an illusion this time, but goes after it regardless.
On the assumption that it's been less than a minute and my sword is still enchanted....
By recognizing it for what it truly is, Wyconda is able to smash into the statue, sending pieces of ceramic flying in all directions. The pieces dissolve into smoke as they hit the walls and floor.
Out of combat!
The glass portcullis leading out of this room is extremely fragile and you can force your way through easy enough. Down the hall one way you can return to the a room you had been in previously. Going down the hall the other way, however, you are again shifted to a different room away from the hall.
As the door that magically appears before you opens, a familiar bell tinkles overhead, letting Palhuna Murqual know that his shop has visitors once more. The setting has changed subtly since earlier; while the shop's layout remains the same, the wares previously displayed in cases and on the walls are missing. In their places are keys of all shapes, sizes, and construction.
After a few seconds the back curtains stir and Palhuna Murqual comes forth, smiling unctuously. You can tell that he is not quite right. His for flickers, almost imperceptibly, and he tends to "jump" from one location to another when not observed directly.
He does not speak but instead makes his intentions clear through pantomime. He informs you that he has the ability to let you peacefully exit the mindscape (producing a golden key and gesturing to a door that wasn't there a moment ago). In return, he wants you to give up on rescuing Wulessa Yuul (a scroll suddenly appears in Xukong's hand. Upon it is a clear drawing of Wulessa's face). He holds the key out, making a haughty "give me" gesture with his other hand.
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (+4 vs disease, +2 vs MA/poison/curse, -1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
Xukong stares at the scroll. At least one thought immediately comes to its mind....
The question is pretty obvious, isn't it: What happens if I erase the scroll?
Male Vishkanya Samurai 1 | AC 17 T 12 FF 15 | HP 13/13 | F +4 R +2 W +1 | Init +4 | Perc +7
Wyconda's eyes widen at Rogzul's thought. "And risk losing her to this place? We are only here because she brought us with her. We cannot guarantee we, or others, can make it back here to save her. No, my friend, that duty lies firmly on us, in the present. Though I assure you I dislike this place as much as you."
Truly Iconic Female Human (Ulfen) Wizard (evoker, admixture school) 6 | hp 37 | AC {17} T 13 FF {15} | CMD 16 | F +5 R +6 W +7 | Spd 30' | Init +2 | Kn(Arc, Dun, His, Loc, Pla, Rel) +11 Kn(Eng, Geo, Nat, Nob) +10, Lngst +9, Perc +6 (+2 w Kalas), Scrft +14, SensM +0 (+2 w Kalas) | versatile evocation 8/8 | wands false life CL 3 6/7, m missile 42/50, summon monster I CL 3 9/9, unseen servant 8/10 | vanish 4rds
GM ~ Something sparks Natula's imagination:
Natula thinks really hard about the collection of scrolls in her scroll case--spark in particular. She imagines it in Xukong's mailed fist rather than the image of that fool Wulessa and Wulessa in her scroll case in spark's place.
Natula steps between Xukong and Palhuna.
"How do we know that's the true exit key?" She says gesturing to the walls.
The question is pretty obvious, isn't it: What happens if I erase the scroll?
Nothing. The scroll is just a symbol, not actually magical or special in any way. It just signifies trading Wulessa for a way out.
At Natula's question, Murqual-or the image of him, at least-waves his hands and an image of the room where you performed the ritual appears, with your bodies still sitting patiently and quietly in a circle. This seems to be the creature's way of promising or ensuring that you will return safely if you take the deal.
Natula's willing of the switching of scrolls doesn't seem to have any immediate effect, nor does the creature seem concerned about her efforts; the key and paper are just symbols, after all.
Whatever is manifesting as the image of Murqual does not seem prepared to negotiate: the deal is that you hand over Wulessa in exchange for your own safe exit. It is quite apparent that not everyone is willing to agree to such an exchange though. Murqual exasperatedly throws his hands up, and both he and the door disappear.
The facsimile of Murqual’s shop shimmers like a heat mirage, transforming into the familiar meeting room in Farseer Tower. Familiar, at least, in shape. The furnishings are different, more resembling a grandmother’s cozy tea room than the stark, studious place where this journey began. Intricately brocaded settees and poufs clutter the room, while elaborate tapestries cover almost every inch of the walls. One of these, a floor-length
cerulean silk curtain, is embroidered with a portrait of Wulessa Yuul. Her arms are folded across her chest, and a look of distaste resides upon her face.
“When I first became Venture-Captain and took charge of Farseer Tower, this was how the place looked. The whole tower. My predecessor was more concerned with frippery and luxuries than with hard-won knowledge and diligence. If this becomes my final view of the tower, it might be the greatest indignity of all.”
“I think you are close to the end. I can feel the archivist pausing its work with me to face you directly. The shadows you fought before now were a reflexive response, like sweeping cobwebs from one’s face. Now I think you have its full attention. I don’t think it can appear directly. Its essence is split across all the archive’s scrolls, but whatever form it takes will have considerably more power than the things you’ve fought before now.”
Before you move on, she quickly offers to manifest one more potion for you if she can draw on enough power.
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (+4 vs disease, +2 vs MA/poison/curse, -1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (+4 vs disease, +2 vs MA/poison/curse, -1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
Xukong's suggestion had been meant as something tentative for others to perhaps build on, but the issue having been pressed, Xukong racks its mind for the most powerful protective spells it's heard of.
Spellcraft:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
"Protection from spells? Spell turning? Spell resistance?"
