Shackled City (Pathfinder) - GM_Chris

Game Master Chris Shannon 719

Dyrant stops and stares at the cyst, a confused look upon his face.

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29 Know (Planes)
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 Know (Planes) Aralyann

Dyrant stares for a moment, then speaks in a blobbering tongue to Aralynn.

"That is a Couatl, usually a servant of all that is good and lawful. We should speak to it or see if it needs our aid."

Dyrant nods to Glim, asking him to see if he can free the Couatl.

Glimmil glances to Dyrant and nods, as if there is no doubt that he should be the one to represent the Cauldron Five in practically any negotiation in the Abyss.

"Hail, Snake-bird! Are you in need of our aid?"

Cast Detect Evil, since Glimmil's had some issues before with things that should've been good but weren't so much.

"If this is the resting place of angels being eaten by this plane, then we should free it!"

Finneas prepares to cut the creature free unless told differently by his party.

Dyrant nods to Finn.

Glimmil detects evil for a couple rounds and doesn't detect anything evil besides the plane itself. Finneas cuts open the cyst and drags out a couatl soaked in the puss of the cyst. Dyrant and Finneas examine the unresponsive couatl and find it has some injuries, but none that look particularly lethal. The couatl appears on the edge of dying (0 hit points), but in a coma of some sort.

In the meantime, Atol and Toffitt have moved 60' down the path of the lantern.

Dyrant heal check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Finneas heal check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

The couatl is a large size creature. A couatl is about 12 feet long, with a wingspan of about 15 feet. It weighs 1,800 pounds.

"Friends, perhaps you could heal out new friend the couatl quickly and invite it to join us in our stroll?"

Know (planes): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Dyrant touches the couatl, giving it the healing of St. Cuthbert.

2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 7) + 10 = 25 healing

Why are Atol and Toffee moving down the path without the Brave Sir Glim and Orcriffic Finn?

"Awaken Angelkin. Awaken and remember your service."

They're moving because the three of you stopped to cut out the couatl. Otherwise, the teleporation effect will kick in.

Dyrant's healing closes the wounds of the couatl, but it remains unconscious.

"Dyrant, I can't carry this bird snake, it's too heavy. I can drag it if you want."

Unless it wakes up or somebody objects Finneas will begin dragging it along the path.

Atol fearfully looks back at the bulk of the party as he trudges on evenly, but slowly. He turns to Dr. Toffitt, "Do you think they'll be OK back there without us? I hope nothing happens to them."

He continues on his circuitous path holding the lantern high for all to see.

Toffitt smiles at Atol. "Oh, I think they'll be fine without us." He takes out a boro bead as he walks and puts it in the bottle he used for Arms of Kord (Ant Haul). "Finneas, come fetch and drink this. Quickly now."

"Ok Doctor. Oh...oh that tastes horrible. What's in...nevermind."

1050lbs Heavy Load, so I can easily drag the beastie, or carry it with Glim and Cog.

"Finn, let's see if we can catch up to Atol. Maybe he can diagnose as we walk. I'm not sure what's wrong with this."

...or do I?

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 Heal
1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 Know Planes

"Atol, walk a bit slower, Finn, faster!"

"We can't walk slower, you ninny! That's why we're still walking." He laughs, and calls to Glimmil, "If you come and guard Atol, I can come back to help Finneas carry our new friend."

Atol Heal check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Atol tries to look at the couatl as Finneas brings it up alongside him. Atol doesn't have a clue either.

As the party rounds one of the corners they find a group of humans beside the beheaded corpse of an angel likely pulled out of a nearby cysts. Three of the humans wear studded leather armor and have daggers. The fourth wears plate mail and wields a spear. They do not seem happy to see you approach.

Perception
Aralynn 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Atol1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Cog1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Dyrant 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Finneas 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Glimmil1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Toffitt 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Initiative
Atol1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Dyrant 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Finneas 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Finneas Bonus roll 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Glimmil1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Toffitt 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Finneas = 25
Atol = 23
Glimmil = 22
Dyrant = 20
Toffitt = 16
Humans = 15

Map to follow, but lunch is ready.

Round 1, Init 20

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19 Know (Local)

Actions to follow the map and result of knowledge roll...but not expecting much. Any insignias or holy symbols on any of them?

The one in plate mail has a symbol of Wee Jas.

Round 1, Initiative 23, Location moving forward 15'

Atol casts Bless and moves 15' forward along the path. He lowers the lantern, but keeps the light visible of course.

Knowledge, Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 for WeeJas

Round 1, Init 20

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30 Know (Religion) Wee Jas

"What are you doing here!?" Dyrant asks, mindful of Atol's forced movement.

Dyrant begs Aralynn for flight and backs up 15' or so.

Map shows the lantern path. The path doesn't actually glow or such, the yellow just represents the direction the lantern is pointing. Hence, Atol doesn't actually know that the path will turn to the right ahead of him until he gets to that point.

Map Round 1

The woman in plate mail answers, "Treasure hunting. There should be plenty for all of us."

Round 1 Init 25

Unsure what everybody is going to do but seeing them kill an angel Finneas prepares to dish out punishment.

Begin casting Enlarge Person after putting the couatl down.

They didn't actually kill the angel. Unless of course, it was alive like the couatl when they cut it out of the cyst.

The DOCTOR does a Heal check on the couatl: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 2 = 24

Round 1, Init 16 {T33}

Toffitt continues alongside Atol, stepping off the path slightly to put himself between the cleric and the treasure hunters. "What brings you to this place? My friends here will likely be most unhappy if you're desecrating the bodies of angels." He whispers loud enough for Glimmil and Atol to hear. "But let's not borrow trouble if we've no need to do so."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 2 = 31

Round 1, Init 22

Glimmil continues to trot ahead on Cog, but slows when he sees the others "hunting treasure."

"I don't know..." he wonders suspiciously. "Although, if they're trying to rescue angels, maybe they can help us, too?"

He advances cautiously, looking to the wiser and more clever members of the Cauldron Five for an indication of the best course of action.

Cast Detect Evil on these folks. Move 10ft to T,34.

Finneas senses that the treasure hunters might find the party's treasures tempting and starts on an enlarge person. Atol also cautiously casts a bless before continuing his obligatory 15' down the path the lantern leads him along. Glimmil checks for evil, which is always present here on this plane--except for those moments where the cathederal was whole. He will have to concentrate longer to see if the people ahead are evil. Dyrant starts flying and talking. Toffitt also starts talking as he moves into Glimmil's charge lane.

The intentions of the group become quite obvious as the first two cast a spell before moving up to flank Toffitt before trying to stab him. [ooc]I'm not sure if Glimmil had his lance out. If so, they provoke--they avoided Toffitt by scampering onto the cyst.

The female casts a spell before moving closer while the 4th one drinks a potion and turns invisible.

Party up for Round 2
Finneas = 25
Atol = 23
Glimmil = 22
Dyrant = 20
Toffitt = 16
Humans = 15

Round 2 Map

Round 2, Initiative 23, Location S34->O34

Atol moves 15' feet trying to tumble out of the way of the attack (hahahahahahahah).
Acrobatics: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (7) - 3 = 4

Seeing one of them disappear, Atol then casts Invisibility Purge (40' radius).

Round 2, Init 16

"You should reconsider. A very foolish decision."

Toffitt attempts to step into flank with Glimmil or Finneas, if such is possible. He hacks a bit too nonchalantly into the viscera of the flanked lackey (or L1 if no flank presents itself).

Dueling sword, heroism, power attack; add +2 if flanking, +1 if adjacent to two foes: 1d20 + 15 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 15 + 2 - 2 = 30
1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 6 = 16 + Flank?: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 1, 5, 5) = 21
Dueling sword, heroism, power attack; add +2 if flanking, +1 if adjacent to two foes: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 23
1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 = 18 + Flank?: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 3, 4, 6) = 22

Round 2, Init 20

Dyrant huffahs as combat begins betwixt foes that may or may not usually fight.

Seems odd to start this, but we might as well win if we're being attacked.

1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29 Spellcraft (L1 vs DC 16+distance penalties)
1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30 Spellcraft (L2 vs DC 16+distance penalties)
1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 32 Spellcraft (P1 vs DC 16+distance penalties)
1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23 Spellcraft vs. DC18 (Atol's Purge)

Not wanting to start a fight, Dyrant delays until first blood is spilt.

Yep, Glimmil has his lance out. It's his default item anywhere hostile, since you never know when he will actually get to charge! :)

As the robbers descend on their position, Glimmil thrusts his lance at the first hostile on-comer before he can complete his warning them to stop.

"Hey now! Stop or I'll be forced to--!"

Glimmil lance AOO vs L1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21 for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Round 2, Init 22

Realizing that Atol and their mission of bearing the lantern is in danger, Glimmil attempts to work quickly to subdue one of the men and force a quick surrender.

Nervous that dropping his lance may mean that the Abyss devours it like Atol on a morning scone, Glimmil focuses on properly stowing his lance and drawing Claw-Whomper while Cog bites and snaps at the man.

Cog attack (Bite with amulet): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17 for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 with trip CMB 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Cog attack #2 (Bite with amulet): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 with trip CMB 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Move action to stow lance, and move action to produce Claw-Whomper, while Cog 5ft steps to Atol's old position at S,34

Round 2 Init 25

Finneas moves up to flank the first foe.

Greatsword Power Attack Bless Flank: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 1 + 2 = 183d6 + 17 ⇒ (2, 4, 6) + 17 = 29

Oops. I had the map backwards in my mind. We're coming from the left going to the right (according to GM_Chris) so Atol ends up in V35. I think that means I get two AoOs on me too...

Finneas moves into a flank with Toffitt, but still misses.

Atol tries to tumble away, but the dagger wielding man ignores him. Atol gets safely away and casts invisibility purge. There was confusion about which way was forward. Atol actually ends up in W-35. Forward next round is to at least V-38.

Glimmil and Cog have a poor showing as neither of them hit. Glimmil stores his lance and pulls out Claw-Whomper.

Dyrant watches the action.

Toffitt cuts down the human that he flanks with Finneas. Poor guy never got to use his true strike. Didn't want to waste it on Atol without the sneak.

The man moves behind Toffitt and waits for his flank. The woman casts a spell and then moves up. First the man stabs Toffitt with his poisoned knife and then the woman touches Toffitt with death itself.

dagger, flank, true strike: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 + 20 = 37
dagger damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
sneak attack: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 5, 2) = 17 AND a DC 18 poison FORT save
touch attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20
damage: 7d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 5, 1, 1, 6) = 20

Party up for Round 3
Finneas = 25
Atol = 23
Glimmil = 22
Dyrant = 20
Toffitt = 16
Humans = 15

Round 3 Map

Toffitt, I think you have a copy/paste error on your hit points. It shows you as 49/69, but I expect you healed any damage from the previous fight. Also, your heal check let you know that the couatl will need a break enchantment or remove curse spell to free it from the affects of the coma caused by the cyst.

As soon as blood was spilt last round, Dyrant cast Heroism upon himself. Not sure where that puts me in the order.

Round 3, Init 20

1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 19 + 2 = 22 Spellcraft on her spell

Dyrant sighs as battle is enjoined, unsure how to stop it or whether he really wants to.

Dyrant casts Wandering Star Motes at L2. Will save DC 20 or dazed. If success, Motes got to P2. Then to the invisible target (if within 30'). Save each round.

Dyrant flies to Q40 while continuing to argue with Aralynn.

1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 19 + 2 = 31 Spellcraft on her NEXT spell

Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

The woman's spell was a spell-like ability of death touch.

Round 3, Initiative 23, Location W35->V38

Worried about Doctor Toffitt, Atol Channels Energy avoiding the one opponent who's down and any others we've hit (I can carve out three).
Channel Energy healing: 7d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 1, 6, 2, 2, 6) = 23

Do I see the invisible opponent in my purge? 40' radius...

Round 3, Init 22

As the first man drops to the ground, Glimmil pivots Cog to face the second.

"Are you sure you want to do this? Your friend here, he fell in only a few seconds of attempting to fight us..."

Glimmil hesitates for a second, but if the man continues to appear hostile, lays into him with a coordinated attack with Cog.

Cog attack (Bite with amulet, bless): 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 1 = 22 for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 with trip CMB 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

Cog attack #2 (Bite with amulet, bless): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21 for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 with trip CMB 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Glimmil attack #1 (+1 Claw Whomper, power, bless) 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 16 + 1 = 25 for 1d6 + 1 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 4 + 6 = 14

Add 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10 if evil

Glimmil attack #2 (+1 Claw Whomper, power, bless) 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 = 10 for 1d6 + 1 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 4 + 6 = 13

Add 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8 if evil

EDIT: Missed +1 from Bless, and added holy damage if applicable.

Round 3 Init 25

Finneas swings at the woman.

P1?

Greatsword Power Attack Bless: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 1 = 253d6 + 17 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) + 17 = 261d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 183d6 + 17 ⇒ (5, 4, 3) + 17 = 29
Evil: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 82d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

Invisible person has not been revealed.

Round 3, Init 16 {>U34}

25% chance to avoid sneak damage: 1d100 ⇒ 83
Fort, heroism, +6 v. poison: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 + 6 = 20

Assuming he's still alive/awake, Toffitt gasps from the poison and steps into flank on L2, healing a bit more as he goes. "As I said, this is a mistake. Surrender and we'll gladly spare your lives."

Dueling sword, heroism, power, flank: 1d20 + 15 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 36
1d8 + 7 + 6 + 5d6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 6 + (5, 5, 6, 4, 3) = 44
Dueling sword, heroism, power, flank: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 20
1d8 + 7 + 6 + 5d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 6 + (6, 2, 2, 6, 3) = 33

Confirm: 1d20 + 15 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 33
1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 = 18

If it's acceptable and the poison's effect is ability drain or being incapacitated, I will gladly use a Hero point to reroll the 1...? Not clear whether that's possible, or if I'm being too if/therefore and should just make the decision now. 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 2 + 6 = 35

The poison rushes through Toffit, but he shakes it off with a hero point reroll.

Finneas switches his attacks to the woman and manages to land one swing this time while Atol heals Toffitt's wounds.

Glimmil and Cog have a bit more luck and each one scores a single hit.

Dyrant dazes the man with his motes and Toffitt quickly cuts his throat.

The woman takes a 5' step back, pulls out a scroll and casts flame strike. The column of fire catches Finneas, Glimmil, Cog, and Toffitt.
Flame Strike: 9d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 1, 6, 5, 2, 3, 6) = 31 DC 18 REF for half

Party up for Round 4
Finneas = 25
Atol = 23
Glimmil = 22
Dyrant = 20
Toffitt = 16
Woman (-34) = 15
L1 (dead)
L2 (dead)
L3 (invisible)

Round 4 Map

Reflex: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 = 3232 = 32

"Dyrant, allow me to point out our hidden foe."

Round 4, Init 16 {V32}

Toffitt takes out and activates his wand of see invisibility. He then points at the hidden foe. "THERE!" If Atol hasn't already, he heals his most recent wound.

Toffitt looks around, but doesn't see anyone.

Round 4 Init 25

Ref DC 18: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Burned by the woman but seeing no weapon out Finneas moves next to her and swings again.

T31

Greatsword Power Attack Bless: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 1 = 173d6 + 17 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 5) + 17 + (2, 1) = 34

The dice roller hates me precious, yes it does.

Round 4, Initiative 23, Location V38->S38

Seeing a flame strike land on the bulk of the party, Atol again channels energy after he moves.
Channel Energy healing: 7d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 6, 6, 5, 4, 1) = 33

"Keep it up, we've got them on the ropes I think." Atrol trudges along slowly.

Round 4, Init 20

Dyrant huffles as the Doctor fails to find what he cannot see.

"Remember the lesson of the Hags, Doctor. Sometimes ones mind is blank and no magics can find them. It takes a dog's nose," Dyrant utters back.

"Glim, see if Cogscent can identify the final foe."

Dyrant readies to cast his own fireball at the Priestess should Dyrant detect that she is casting a spell he hates.

1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 19 + 2 = 23 Potential Spellcraft