GM Endless Forms' PFS From Shore to Sea (Inactive)

Game Master Mike Tuholski

Pai casts Acid Arrow at the chuul. She moves 20' away from the monster, knowing it was going to chase one of the crew, now that Kilian was not imminent threat.

Ranged Touch Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Round One damage 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Kilian goes limp in the creature's grasp.

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Tyraneus grabs at his chain and lets loose a wave of positive energy. Help us Sarenrae! Let us see the new dawn.

Channel Positive Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

Kilian stabilizes, but does not awaken.

-2/55

Roland will cry out...

"NOOO! You cannot die Kilian! Drop him I said you fiend!"

Roland will fire off another trio of arrows, trying to piece the armor of the chuul holding Kilian.

Improved precise shot vs grappled AC?

Roland +1 Ad darkwood comp bow, PB, Rapid: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 1 - 2 = 21
for dmg,holy: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + (4) = 12
Roland +1 Ad darkwood comp bow, PB, Rapid: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 1 - 2 = 15
for dmg,holy: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 + (2) = 16
Roland +1 Ad darkwood comp bow, PB, Rapid: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 - 2 = 26
for dmg,holy: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + (6) = 13
Roland confirm: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 - 2 = 8
for crit dmg?: 2d8 + 12 ⇒ (5, 8) + 12 = 25

Nope on the crit...but he tried.

Pai misses as Tyraneus focuses on keeping Kilian alive. Roland hits with a pair of arrows and wounds the chuul, which continues to munch on Kilian's unconscious form.

maintain grapple: 1d20 + 19 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 19 + 5 = 39
bite damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

I think that puts Kilian at -14 with a Con of 14 unless I am mistaken. Sorry, Kilian.

Initiative:

1. Roland
2. Chuul (25 dmg)
3. Pai, Tyraneus, Kilian

You guys are up!

Yep, that's about it.

Sorry man i tried. 1 more point of heals :(

Tyraneus looks horrified as his healing does not awaken Kilian.

Backing up Tyraneus casts a quick incantation as two orbs of force slam into the beast.

Magic Missile 1: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3
Magic Missile 2: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Pai uses the last charge from her wand, and moves 20' more from the creature.

Damage 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 2 = 6

Run away!

Pai and Tyraneus both hit the monster with force missiles!

Initiative:

1. Roland
2. Chuul (40 dmg)
3. Pai, Tyraneus

Roland is up!

Roland steps back yet again and fires in shock at the creature crushes Kilian.

"NOOOOOO! ."

Roland +1 Ad darkwood comp bow, PB, Rapid: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 1 - 2 = 13
for dmg: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 + (3) = 15
Roland +1 Ad darkwood comp bow, PB, Rapid: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 1 - 2 = 27
for dmg: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + (6) = 13
Roland +1 Ad darkwood comp bow, PB, Rapid: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 - 2 = 13
for dmg: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + (1) = 8

1d2 ⇒ 2

Having finished munching on Kilian, the chuul leaps forward to go after Tyraneus!

claw: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14
grab: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31
constrict damage if grappled: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 2) + 7 = 15

I think that's going to drop Tyraneus too....

Initiative:

1. Roland
2. Chuul (53 dmg)
3. Pai, Tyraneus

You guys are up!

That leaves me at -10/12 hp and bleeding. Need to drop it this round or I am definitely dead.

With Pai having no more damaging spell that wouldn't injure Try too, all she can do is cast Stinking Cloud and hope that the monster will drop him and ran away.

Case Stinking Cloud (DC 18) to resist.

Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

The chuul, perhaps used to filth and horrendous smells, seems not to mind the stinking cloud.

Tyraneus' survival really depends on whether Roland can drop it before it does some more automatic constrict damage again on its turn.

No pressure. Ok, got it. :-( Not looking good

Having already lost Kilian, Roland tries to figure out if he should cure Tryaneus, continue shooting or run for his life.

heal check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

"Hold on Tyraneus...don't die!" as he hopes to take down the creature.

Roland +1 Ad darkwood comp bow, PB, Rapid: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 1 - 2 = 26
for dmg: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 + (3) = 16
Roland +1 Ad darkwood comp bow, PB, Rapid: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 - 2 = 23
for dmg: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 + (6) = 16
Roland +1 Ad darkwood comp bow, PB, Rapid: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 - 2 = 24
for dmg: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + (4) = 13

In the heat of the moment Roland performs exceptionally well and takes down the chuul before it can munch Tyraneus to death!

Now I think you've got two rounds to stabilize him before he bleeds out. I'm pretty sure Roland can fix him up in time.

The question is: with your frontliner down, do you want to continue? You have two more combats. It will tough without Kilian but if you leave now I will have to dock an XP, a PP, and some gold since you not have completed the module. If you make it through them you will get full rewards but it is not without its risks. I leave it up to you guys.

One question--if we don't complete the module, is there a way to get the changes to our characters reversed?

One question--if we don't complete the module, is there a way to get the changes to our characters reversed?

Oo, that's a good question. Obviously when you take down the evil sorcerer and undo what he's done to the island it will go away but if you don't defeat him then it will probably take a remove curse or something similar.

I think we have to call it a day, run away and get Kilian raised. We've almost died a couple different times with four. With three, I think we are done for.

I have the PP and gold to give it a try. That is if we rest a day to regain spells.

Perhaps with spells and buffs if we work this right one of us can raise AC enough to act as frontliner long enough for Roland and the other to take out the rest.

I can pull my shield out to raise AC to 19. I also have a full wand of Protection from evil (AC 21) that I am willing to consistently cast and burn all 50 charges on all 3 of us. I have a scroll of mirror image than can cast on the "tank" and I can set up all of my 1st level spells to Bane rest of opponents.

I've got 23 PP, so I could try it, but literally the four of us have gotten massacred in every fight so far. I can't see three of us getting it down.

Pai, just out of curiosity what 3rd level spells do you have in your book?

Pai, just out of curiosity what 3rd level spells do you have in your book?

Fly, Haste, Invis. Sphere, SMIII, Stinking Cloud, I think.

It's up to you guys. SMIII could last a while if you cast it just before heading in, maybe even with invis sphere up for a surprise.

Roland will heal up Tyraneus and gather up his gear. He looks down at Kilian's body
And gives a quick prayer for Desna to guide them all.

"Zhis ends poorly and perhaps fate intended all of us to die here. I fear we are at an impasse as going back zhe curse turns us to fishmen. Continuing we may become fish food ."

It is a tough call. With 4 of us it would have been tough enough. Roland is still down 7 con so only about half his max hp. He only has clw spell and lots of arrows, so does not need rest per se. Unless we know we have surprise and time to buff for each of the last two combats, I 'd say less 50/50 we survive. I will continue if the others want to.

Rolling for wand charges on Tyraneus

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 -8 hp
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 -5 hp
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 0 hp
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 8/39
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 16/39
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 24/39
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 30/39
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 37/39

Last channel positive energy: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

We should definitely rest as I am out of anything useful for spells. If we do want to continue that is. I can set up to constantly use the protection wand and we could go in guns a blazing at every corner with SM3 to take the initial hits for us. I think we will be fine as long as we can survive 2-3 rounds each fight. Do everything to protect Roland. I will gladly sacrifice Tyraneus to complete this.

If we rest and you can spare a lesser restoration, that will help. Was Kilian carrying any found treasure that Tyraneus or Pai can use? Roland pretty much just needs his bow. If we get into melee again, we are ill prepared. Kilian was our front-man. We will have to get his body off the island at some point if we survive.

The thing that worries me, is if we rest again, we are going to take more Con damage. I don't know if we have a legit shot if we lose even more HP before the fight starts.

Does Pai have any spells left? Without rest, I would say we have no chance. Even with rest it is dicey.
Also, I am assuming there is nobody in the small village able to raise Kilian. That would cost us at least 2 days, which may be too late for us anyway.

Kilian is carrying the +1 aberration bane spear, which might be useful, and I think he's also got an amulet of natural armor +1 from the loot. He also has a CLW wand with 32 charges left, and some labeled oils and potions.

Pai has a few spells left for today. I'm pretty sure I still have a Haste spell left, plus a few others. If we find a humanoid, I can try my Phantasmal Killer, which is always nice.

Roland will pick up the spear and amulet from Kilians body and then cover it with his blanket. He offers either item to Pai or Tyraneus. He will carry them otherwise.

"Ezher way we may need zhese to get out...whezher we go forward or back.

If deciding to move forward, Roland will pull his wand of gravity bow and activate it once underway. If deciding to rest, he will look for a defensible spot - maybe here in the chuul cave is as good as any.

survival: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 looking for tracks in the room and hallway to determine how many 'visitors' it may receive if they rest here or a better place to hide out.

[ooc]So are you making the plunge to push on then? Go ahead and make preparations as you head down.

A steady glow of light and the rhythmic sound of sharp metal on stone come from the corridor ahead.

Roland and Tyraneus note that a section of the wall ahead on your right is illusory.

I am good to continue only if we rest and everyone is on board with going forward.

Tyraneus begins to hunker down in the Chuul cave. Yes we must rest first.

On cleric spells I will prepare:
2nd: Lesser restoration; Produce Flame x2
1st: Shield of Faith x2; Doom; Bane

Evoker spells I will prepare:
2nd: Flaming Sphere x2; See invisibility
1st: Magic Missile x2; Shocking Grasp x2

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After a brief rest they reluctantly continue down the tunnel. He Pai this section here seems to be an illusion. Do you see this?

Tyraneus pulls a wand from his belt and taps each person with it.

Wand of Protection from Evil +2 AC to everyone.

Before heading into the room Tyraneus asks Sarenrae to protect him their way. Protect me on this journey. He says solemnly.

Cast Shield of Faith

He pulls forth his shield and scimitar as he quickly weaves an incantation This place is more foul than we initially thought. We must cleanse it.

Cast Produce Flame

AC to 23

If we rest, we will take more Con damage, Tyr. I don't think it's worth it.

Why are you taking more CON damage?

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I thought the effects of the island were hitting us everyday. If I lose more Con, I'll be under 30 HP. If I'm mistaken with this though about the Con, please let me know.

No, you'll be fine. You're already suffering the full taint of the island so it can't get any worse.

And we shouldd get one point of con back. I could not find a way with a heal check to accelerate ability healing...just hp.

Roland gladly accepts the prot evil. Before entering any rooms etc he blesses his bow and casts gravity bow from his wand. Tyr do you want the spear or amulet?

"Ready as i can get ."

Sure I will take the spear and amulet. That will drop my AC to 22 but overall I think will give us just a little more offense.

Tyraneus grabs the spear and amulet from Roland Thanks. He says. Lastly he unfurls a scroll and speaks the words quickly. Before their eyes multiple images of him appear.

Use Scroll of Mirror Image
Mirror Images: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

So currently sitting at 22 AC w/ shield of Faith; Protection from Evil and Mirror Image active. Also wielding the +1 aberration bane spear

Do we try zhis hidden passage? Usually good to look since zhey hide it for a reason.

buffs: prot v evil, gravity bow, blessing bow,

Pai has False Life and Mage Armor active, along with the Protection from Evil spell.

Did we rest for the night? If not, Pai pulls a scroll, keeping it close at hand. She is holding a scroll of Summon Momster 4.

I assumed Tyraneus wanted to rest and re-spell. It did not matter to Roland, one spell is all he had used and the con point recovered did not help him.

But Tyr can cast lesser restoration on you a time or two.

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Tyraneus quickly weaves a spell to help Roland's fatigue. I set it up and forgot to cast it as we wake up. Sorry

Roland Lesser Restoration Con: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Yes we rested.

On cleric spells I will prepare:
2nd: Lesser restoration; Produce Flame; Produce Flame
1st: Shield of Faith; Shield of Faith; Doom; Bane

Evoker spells I will prepare:
2nd: Flaming Sphere x2; See invisibility
1st: Magic Missile x2; Shocking Grasp x2

"Zhank you, Tyr. Now are we ready to meet our fate, or die trying?

He makes sure his buffs are cast, stows his wand and takes a firm grip on his bow.

"If we go through zhe hidden wall, we best be loaded for bear, as zhey say. Although it could be much worse zhan zhe bears.

Pai will have the previously described buffs and scroll in hand.

Go Team! (Sorry, can't do more than cheer you on atm.)

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