[PBP GameDay IV] Silbeg's 6-97 Siege of Serpents (sub-tier 3-4) (Inactive)

Game Master Silbeg

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Overseer Announcement
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Marcos Farabellus makes rounds on the grounds and gathers all Pathfinder teams to him, calling for silence while he relays new information.

“Pathfinders, we have determined the nature of the threat which confronts us! As many of you have already ascertained, a number of Aspis Consortium agents remained trapped in the Hao Jin Tapestry after we captured their back door into it. To our surprise and regret, there remained a means to communicate with the outside world and the serpents have been conspiring. This raid is comprised of two different Consortium groups coordinating in a two-pronged attack. They are aided by creatures from within the tapestry, whom they have deceived about our goals and intentions.

“We must act with the utmost haste. I believe the Consortium’s plan has backfired on them, but there’s no telling how long before they regroup or, worse still, somehow make the situation worse.”

See slide #6 for the map of Skyreach

"Thank you, Pip, but I am quite healed already. I will try and remember to tell Finarin that, when I get the chance, Durothil. We're supposed to head to Bloodcove as soon as this mess is over... but he's right over there... Why don't you talk to him?"

After the announcement
"Supposedly, there should be three places that you will want to check out. First, there is the restricted library, where you might find Aram Zey's notes. You probably also want to check out the Chamber of the Sky Key, to make sure that our artifact is ok. Finally, you might want to visit the Tapestry room, to see if you can repair it. Where would you like to go?"

"Sky key! Sky key! Sky key? Sky key... crikey.

Rravn is obsessed with artifacts relevant to time, it seems.

"bottom to top. Library on bottom? Let's go!"

She takes off running for SkyReach

Pip raises both her eyebrows at Farabellus' explanation. "Oh, boy. The Tapestry? That's not good. They managed to evade all of our defenses, by attacking from within?"

She gives Rravn an incredulous stare at his excitement, then notices that Brokhan is already running and starts after her. "Wait! We'll have to do the library first. We need Zey's notes to know what's going on, before we even try to get to it. Rravn, didn't you hear something about the chamber in which they're holding it?"

If it's possible, Pip would like to cast expeditious retreat once they enter the Library proper. Its duration is only 4 minutes, though, so I'm not sure whether she would be able to time it right.

Ok, with the above responses, I am going with the library first

It takes ten minutes to find your way down to the Restricted Library. Once down, near there, Pip casts his spell, and you all move in.

Twelve bookcases line the walls of this cozy lounge room. Their shelves are crammed with books, scroll tubes, and tablets. Comfortable furnishings are arrayed so that scholars may examine the works without needing to remove them from the room. It may be here that Aram Zey hid his notes about the Hao Jin Tapestry. Inside the room, you see three individuals. Two look like strapping Ulfen lads, and one is a half-elf in robes. The the half-elf is definitely searching, while the Ulfens are apparently keeping their eyes open for Pathfinders. You realize that as they both say, "Mario! Pathfinders are here!" The half-elf looks up from his rummaging, to engage the party. Of note, he is hovering 10 feet up, looking through the higher stacks, just out of reach of reach weapons!

Pip and Durothil are up!
Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: No.

"Well, that's no surprise," says Pip when they notice the intruders in the library. "You've done enough damage in here. Drop that and surrender, or you'll be killed. I warn you, we have little patience left!"

With the speed afforded by the spell she has cast Pip deftly weaves her way between the furnishings in the room and the pair of Ulfen. She's in his back before he has a chance to react. "You'll be sorry you signed up with the Aspis!" With that, she grabs her sword in both hands for a mighty swing.

Single move (60 foot movement speed), during which I grab my Longsword. Then a two-handed attack, with Power Attack. AC 17 this round.

Attack -PA -buckler: 1d20 + 8 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 1 - 1 = 18
Damage +PA +2hnd: 1d8 + 5 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 3 + 2 = 12

"Duro, all yours!"

Pip hits the red Ulfen soundly, and waits for Durothil.

This was something simple. Move. Strike. Help Pip. Durothil liked simple. Swing and kill. Feel the bardiche it metal, break metal, inflict wounds. Kill. He felt at home doing all these things. Worry about the flying mage later. But for mow, kill the northmen.

He moves forward quickly and swings hard hoping to end these fights quickly.

Bardiche, flank vs FF red: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 17 Seriously
Bardiche: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

A group of nearby pathfinders is ready to assist you as you do battle in the restricted library.

Durothil groans as he slips on something as he swings, but his blow still lands true, dropping the ulfen.

As the team looks more closely at the sorcerer, you notice there are four of him. He casts a spell, and a sickly green blob fires from his fingers towards Lady BroKhan. The acid strikes here, and continues to burn. He then levitates to the ceiling, which is twenty feet high. (He is in the 4th square, vertically)
Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 acid: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Rravn, Dekion, Drusilla, and BroKhan are up.
Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: No.

While I would suggest using the aid tokens as fast as you can, I would suggest holding for a moment. This should be a fast combat... the next one may be tougher. Chaosorbit's table is http://paizo.com/campaigns/ChaosorbitsPFSPbPGamedayIV697SiegeOfSerpents

Lady BroKahn will look at the splash of acid on her.... look up at the sorcerer with a look of annoyance...

She will deftly move past Durothil, drawing a light hammer, and throwing it at the sorcerer.

Thrown cold iron light hammer, range 20': 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Surveying the battlefield, Durothil knows he has to deal with the flying mage sooner rather than later.

Dropping his bardiche to the ground, he retrieves his bow. Nocking an arrow, he aims and looses in one fluid motion.

Longbow vs flying mage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
image, 1 real: 1d4 ⇒ 2

"Draw your bows, gentlemen! This sorcerer thinks he's a bird, so let us shoot him down like a duck."

Not a master marksman herself, Drusilla still thinks she can help by shooting down those illusory doubles. Thus she reaches into her purse and draws up a light crossbow. As always, her best contribution is still to tell the others to shoot.

Snake style, Advice, draw crossbow

Advice: +1hit/dmg

Botting
Rravn moves up, drawing his falcata. He then readies to attack the Ulfen if he closes.
readied attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Dekion heads the words of Lady Drusilla, removes his heavy shield (move action) and draws his longbow (move action)

The Ulfen then moves up to attack. Rravn swings, but evidently is distracted, so does nothing more than hack a large chunk out of the couch next to him. The Ulfen then froths at the mouth, and attacks, gripping his greatsword extra tight. However, he also misses.
Greatsword PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 1 = 15

Pip and Durothil are up.

Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: Yes.

Heeding the advice op Lady Drusilla, Pip drops her longsword on a nearby couch and draws the shortbow that was slung on her back. Pulling back the powerful bow she aims upwards, at the half-elf or his bloody illusionary double....

Attack +advice: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20
Damage +advice: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Hit the real one on a 1: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Mario sees that his illusory doubles are being popped, and mutters something about him best be getting this over with. He casts a spell on Durothil. While Durothil throws off the worst of the spell, he is still shaken (for a round)
(1:Drusilla, 2: Pip, 3:Durothil, 4:BroKhan, 5:Dekion): 1d5 ⇒ 3
Durothil Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Meanwhile, the acid on Lady BroKhan continues to burn. It appears that the acid has burned itself out, finally. acid: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

Rravn, Dekion, Drusilla, and BroKhan are up.
Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: Yes.

"North. Far home." Rravn says, eyeing the ulfen man. "Bad funeral. Long trip."

When Rravn's turn is next...

Thank you Rravn for the post to keep things moving.

Lady BroKahn growls at her miss, and draws another hammer to throw.

Thrown cold iron light hammer, advice,range 20': 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 = 23
damage: 1d4 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8
target=1: 1d2 ⇒ 1

For a moment Durothil sees horrible images flicker through his consciousness Gritting his teeth, he keeps telling himself It is not real. Focus. It is not real. Focus.

Able to weather the majority of the spell's effects, Durothil once again draws, pulls, releases.

Long Bow (+3): 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 2 = 13 Hope that gets something
Long Bow Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Image, 1 real: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Durothil is acting ahead of himself again! Will hold this for after the Ulfen goes... or dies.

It appears that I was confused, too... looks like it was actually Rravn's turn!

Rravn attacks the Ulfen, hitting him, but not dropping him. Then Lady BroKhan throws another hammer, striking Mario solidly in the chest! This time, it wasn't an illusory duplicate that was hit!

Dekion and Drusilla are up.
Universal Adjustments: Advice +1
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: Yes.

Trying to catch up on posts and work. I'll take one of the CMW potions we found earlier if still available. Thanks for botting me. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.

Dekion shakes his head for a moment as if trying to clear his head. He then focuses on the floating caster and draws his bow. His grin at hitting him disappears as the arrow flies through the image and into the wall.

Long bow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Image (1 real): 1d2 ⇒ 2

Sorry too many characters that start with D

Taking her time to load a bolt into the crossbow, Drusilla wonders if she actually has ever used the weapon before. Either way, this is as good time as any for a trial. She takes aim at the flying spellcaster, and pulls the trigger. At least the bolt started ti's flight in the right general direction.
Crossbow, advice: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14 Maybe it would be enough to pop an image
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Advice still on

Dekion pops the final image, allowing Lady Drusilla to miss the actual sorcerer. The Ulfen then takes a swing at Rravn, as the tengu is still right next to him. The sword slices a mighty rend into the bird, blood flying everywhere. The Ulfen takes a second to lick the gore that coats his blade.
greatsword PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 1 = 23 slashing damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 3) + 10 = 17

Durothil then also manages to miss the hovering sorcerer.

Pip is up.
Siege of Serpents

Universal Adjustments: Advice +1
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: Yes.

Attack with bow

Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

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Pip misses the sorcerer, who seems to be glowing with confidence right now. He is invulnerable to your piddly little missile fire! He casts a spell, targeting Rravn. A pair of intensely bright missiles dart from his fingers, striking him unerringly.
magic missiles X2: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8

Rravn, Dekion, Drussilla, and BroKhan are up!
Universal Adjustments: Advice +1
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: Yes.

"Lucky. Soon fall."

Rravn repeats his slice.

+1 falcata + advice: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 121d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

His blow so weak, Rravn moves a bit away from the ulfen, allowing other entities... allies to attack the greatsword wielding barbarian.

assuming rravn did not drop the Ulfen, otherwise I'd throw my last Hammer without raging... free action, put main hand back on Lucerne hammer

Lady BroKhan grins at the Ulfen she has a suddenly clear path to. "Alright pretty boy. Now we dance!" She takes off running at him, glee on her face

hammertime, advice, charge: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 1 + 2 = 18
damage: 1d12 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 1 = 16

Drusilla reloads her crossbow, and gives it another try at dropping the spellcaster.

Crossbow : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage : 1d8 ⇒ 3

No more advice, saving the rest for future battles

Angered by the sorceror's smugness, Dekion lets another arrow fly.

Long bow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

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Overseer Announcement
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Table GMs – The Restricted Library [Area E1] is now CODE YELLOW

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Overseer Announcement
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Table GMs – The Tapestry Room [Area E3] is now CODE YELLOW

"Yellow! Yellow! Yellow! Periwinkle!"

Rravn misses the Ulfen, and backs up. Dekion misses the sorcerer. Lady BroKhan, raging, smashes in the skull of the Ulfen. Drusilla also misses Mario. Pip then throws his bead.

sorc reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 fire: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 Pip, always roll this when you do the spoiler, please
Pip's fireball goes off, dealing damage to the sorcerer.
Durothil is up.

Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: Yes.

With the fireball, some books start on fire. (see fire icon). It will spread if not put out quickly.

Pip seems to shrink a bit under Rravn's verbal assault, shrugging a helpless apology with red blossoming on her cheeks. "Sorry, I wasn't really thinking..."

Sorry Silbeg, for not rolling the damage. I forgot it when I made that quick post on my phone last night. I'll try to remember next time.

Rravn's eyes turn from the previous hodgepodge of colors into a deep red. His voice resembles one of a northern brute, a barbarian from a frozen wasteland. "YOU OVERGROWN IMBECILE! ARE YOU WITH THE ASPIS NOW?! WE COULD ABANDON THE LIBRARY NOW! THERE WILL BE NO NOTES TO SPARE!" As the tengu rants loudly, his grip of the falcata tightens and he turns towards the sorcerer. "YOU SHALL PAY! IN BLOOD! RED, FLOWING, BLOOD!"

Durothil once again takes aim at the sorcerer flying high in the library. He quickly glances at the books on fire before deciding to loose another arrow at the wielder of arcane magics.

Drawing the waxed string high to his cheek, he inhales sharply before loosening and exhaling in step to send the shaft whistling towards his target.

Longbow (+3) vs sorcerer: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Arrow damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Durothil misses once again.

The sorcerer laughs, and casts another spell. Another set of magic missile fire at Rravn. 3 missiles: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) + 3 = 9

Rravn goes down under the flurry of missiles.

Rravn stabilize DC11: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

[bDekion, Drusilla, and BroKhan are up[/b]

Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: Yes.

Lady BroKahn is grinning until Rravn screams. She turns in fear as the Library of the Master of Spells is burning...

She cannot maintain her anger in the face of such losses. She takes off straight for the fire... drops her hammer as she nears and attempts to drag the nearby rug to smother the fire.

Coward! Come down here so I can give you taste of my steel. You can
't stay up there forever. Dekion thinks to himslf as he nochs another arrow and takes aim at the levitating spell caster but misses again.

Attack longbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 1 - 2 = 6 No.

Can Drusilla somehow smother the flames?

Lady BroKhan tries to put out the fire with the rug, and successfully does so. Not too many books got destroyed from the fireball. CMB: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 1 = 25

Dekion then once again misses, and Rravn bleeds.

Drusilla, Pip, and Durothil are up (Please start hitting! Maybe you need the aid token?

She breathes a sigh of relief... "Now finish him guys."

I wouldn't use the Aid token at this point.