GM Tyranius Gameday VII: Assault on Absalom Special (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

You guys are doing great. You absolutely wrecked that CR 13 construct earlier.

That's with a buffed Bambang. An unbuffed Bambang is rather unimpressive. :( By the way, GM, Bambang's hp is now 59/67 because he now has no mental focus in his transmutation implement, and loses his +4 constitution bonus. Also, although it might not make a difference, red doesn't have -38 to his hp because I retcon the last round's attack to cast heart of the metal instead.

fort: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 - 2 = 20
Having once taken a multitude of life drains from demons (four at one go to be precise), Bambang is prepared for it this time, and shakes of the deadly attack.

He steps forward and continue hacking away at the remaining conscious (green) demon.
Power Attack, Furious Focus, Heart of the Metal (cold iron); Inspire Courage
+2 greatsword: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 3 = 25 dmg: 2d6 + 11 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 1) + 11 + 6 + 3 = 27
iterative: +2 greatsword: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 9 - 2 + 3 = 25 dmg: 2d6 + 11 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 6) + 11 + 6 + 3 = 28

Bambang's strikes are enough to cut the demon down once and for all. The group slits the sleeping demon's throat, ending it once and for all. With little time to collect their bearings a massive final stand is happening just on the opposite side of the smashed doors.

Pathfinders pour through the broken gate into a sanctum teeming with fiends. In two towers that flank the large room, lesser demons furiously work levers and cranks to load ballistae of Abyssal steel and demon sinew to fire wicked bolts upon the charging Pathfinders. Atop a tall platform stands a demon much larger than any other, chanting and weaving dark energies to open what looks like an extradimensional portal.

This room is the command center of Thurl’s demonic army. The 20-foot-tall round platform in the room has the inverted pentagram of Baphomet on it, and the smaller, 5-foot-tall square platform resting on this central platform bears the symbol of Baphomet: a minotaur’s head. Both symbols are painted in blood. The side platforms are also 20 feet tall, and the ceiling rises to a height of 40 feet.

The largest of the demons is Koth’Vaul’s glabrezu vassal Katazuul, who has called a great number of lesser demons from the Abyss to defend the siege castle. Katazuul bears a glowing symbol on her chest.

Having realized that Absalom’s forces have penetrated the siege tower’s defenses, Katazuul has started a summoning ritual, hoping to bring more glabrezus to the Material Plane to thwart the assault.

The central platform and its larger demons represent far too dangerous a threat for you. Instead you clash with several of lesser demons atop the portals platform.

Hanging from the shadows only this shadowy bat-winged demon’s teeth and claws have any sense of physicality to them—the rest is lost in darkness. The second demon a cloud of spores and a trail of feathers surrounds this twisted cross between a man and a gigantic vulture. Both are knowledge Planes to ID.

Round 1
Bambang (59/67)
Anduris (44/52; 14 temp hp)
Tak and Nail (61/61; 14 temp hp)
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Bird Demon
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Kivuli (42/42; 14 temp hp)
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Shadow
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Theo (74/74; 14 temp hp)(Fairbeak 39/42; 14 temp hp)

GM, I'd like to activate some of the remaining boons, as we seem to be at that point where if we don't now, we won't ever.

Starting with: Once during the adventure, each PC can reroll one initiative check. (please do better than a 3! =)
Unsure if Kivuli would want to take advantage of this as well.

Then the Liberty's Edge and Exchange boons (increase land speed by 10, and increase the enhancement bonus of all weapons by 2)

Lingustics vs DC 23: 1d20 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (17) + 12 + (3) = 32
Know, Planes vs DC 18: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 9 + (4) = 19
Know, Planes vs VrockBird Demon: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 9 + (2) = 21
Know, Planes vs Shadow: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 9 + (3) = 21

With alarm clear in his voice, "The demons are all slaves to Koth’Vaul. If we allow them to get that portal open, Absalom defenders will be washed in dark and unholy energies. Thousands will die! We must stop them!"

Theo, thanks for staying on top of the boon situation and being an advocate for us. Well done! GM, I would indeed like to make use of the initiative boon if possible.

A crackling boom of power washes over the battlefield as the gods themselves see fit to bless the warriors.

Theo: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Kivuli: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

...Though it looks like Theo is still ignored.

Kivuli calls out the enemies. First is a Vrock. Natural reduction to mortal weapons unless they are good aligned. Resistant to acid, cold, fire and most spells. SR.

Second is a Shadow Demon. Natural reduction to mortal weapons unless they are good aligned or forged of cold iron. Resistant to acid, fire and most spells. They, like their lesser brethren are incorporeal.SR.

New Init tracker below.

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Active Boons
+10 feet land speed (All)
+2 weapon enhancement bonus (All)

Round 1
Bambang (59/67)
Anduris (44/52; 14 temp hp)
Kivuli (42/42; 14 temp hp)
Tak and Nail (61/61; 14 temp hp)
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Vrock
Shadow Demon
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Theo (74/74; 14 temp hp)(Fairbeak 39/42; 14 temp hp)

sigh... story of my life =)

Planes Bird: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

Planes Shadow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33

Aura of Hope 30ft around Tak +2 morale to will save. Nail will provide any additional information (if there is any) to the group as mental projections of the past, present and future. (weak saves, or special attacks)

Tak creates a magical Kukri to attack the Shadow.

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
SR: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Vrock: knowledge(planes): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Shadow Demon: knowledge(planes): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Anything else GM has to offer.

Bambang pauses briefly, spending a moment to call forth the spirit within his armor to create multiple images of his form protect him in the upcoming battle.
mirror image: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

He then flies right to the side of the shadow demon, aiming to take down the lesser demon quickly before focusing on the larger one.

Remember, all weapons currently +2 higher on their enhancement bonus... so if it were +1 to start with, it now is +3 and bypasses coldiron/silver DR... and if you're one of those 'bane' guys, it goes all the way to +5 and bypasses alignment DR too!

And increase your movement by 10'

I'll join you some day... Once everything's no longer flat footed

With enhanced speed, Kivuli races toward the vrock before it can react.

Bane and keen on Kivuli's weapon.

+1 Adamantime Estoc {counts as +5} (PA/Bane/Boon) vs Vrock: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 311d6 + 14 + 3d6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 14 + (6, 6, 2) + 2 + (6, 3) = 41

CONFIRM: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 161d6 + 14 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 2 + (1, 4) = 25
CONFIRM ~ Boon REROLL: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 271d6 + 14 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 14 + 2 + (5, 2) = 28

Bambang also knows that Vrocks are immune to electricity and poison. They are able to formulate a dance called a Dance of Ruin. If completed a burst of energy explodes sending electricity arcing out to all in 100 feet. Every few seconds a Vrock can release a wave of choking spores that grow into thick green vines.

Bambang seems to have extensive knowledge on demonkind as he also is aware that Shadow Demons are also immune to cold, electricity, and poison.

Bambang's body splits out as if clones leap out from his soul. Kivuli rushes the demonic chamber as his blade splits the Vrock's chest wide open. Numerous ribs stands exposed and broken from the devastating injury.

A spiritual weapon appears beside the shadow demon as the kukri's force magical effect cuts into the shadow with ease.

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Active Boons
+10 feet land speed (All)
+2 weapon enhancement bonus (All)

Round 1
Bambang (59/67; MI 4)
Anduris (44/52; 14 temp hp)
Kivuli (42/42; 14 temp hp)
Tak and Nail (61/61; 14 temp hp)
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Vrock (-69)
Shadow Demon (-12)
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Theo (74/74; 14 temp hp)(Fairbeak 39/42; 14 temp hp)

Anduris stomps into the chamber as Vrock ceases it's dancing and chitters it's beak, snapping at Bambang. Several images tear free from the Vrock.

Concentration: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Mirror Images: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The shadow demon steps back as the shadows draw and seem to cling to it, plunging the entirety of the room into pitch darkness. The demons seem to be trying to take the advantage back.

The room is now under the effect of deeper darkness and is dark.

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Active Boons
+10 feet land speed (All)
+2 weapon enhancement bonus (All)

Round 2
Bambang (59/67; MI 4; 21 Temp HP)
Anduris (44/52; 21 temp hp)
Kivuli (42/42; 21 temp hp)
Tak and Nail (61/61; 21 temp hp)
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Vrock (-69; MI 7)
Shadow Demon (-12)
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Theo (74/74; 21 temp hp)(Fairbeak 39/42; 21 temp hp)

Wow, was thinking he just made it supernaturally dark, which would have blinded every single demon on the battlefield too... but its just dark! Ok, that's not quite as bad.

As the room goes dark, Theo swears, knowing a great many of the Absalom forces are human, and will be a severe disadvantage in such conditions.

Unable to reach the shadow demon to try to put a stop to the darkness, he instead heads for the vrock, his newfound speed allowing him to reach it, though not without exposing himself to the vrock's longer reach.

Single move, provoking an AoO at the end, from the vrock

Was going to activate the Scarab Sages boon, to give Kivuli a chance to flank, but you have to hit for that to count right? So might want to hold off while the mirror images are active?

Can activate the Sovereign Court boon, which gives us timely inspiration, for +2 to hit and damage for 3 rounds!

He slams his tetsubo down at the vulture-headed creature hoping to add more damage to those Kivuli already caused... but there are so many images, he's not sure he's swinging at the right one anymore!

Melee vs vrock, pa, boons: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 37, for 1d10 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 27 damage (minus DR)

He calls for Fairbeaks behind him, but the axebeak is not so fortunate as the dwarf in the visual acuity department, and sees only a wall of darkness in front of him! Instead of charging in to attack as well, he instead just homes in on Theo's voice, slinking up behind him, squawking nervously at his inability to see anything, friend or foe!

Double move for Fairbeaks, since everything is difficult terrain when he can't see. So no attack for him.

edit: confirm?: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24, for an additional 3d10 + 51 ⇒ (10, 3, 7) + 51 = 71 damage.

Well, a nice damage crit... but only a 1/8 chance of hitting the real vrock =) Mirror image to save his demonic butt!

Tak will cast daylight.

"I banish the darkness.'

Don't forget your spiritual weapon Tak, it will still be attacking, darkness or not =)

Nail casts bless for the group.

Spiritual weapon attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

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Spiritual weapon attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Damage : 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

know planes-Vrock: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Know planes-Shadow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Anduris moves forward to help Bambang finish off the shadow demon. Move 5 then attack the shadow demon
Greatsword: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 303d6 + 13 ⇒ (3, 4, 5) + 13 = 25
Confirm critiacal Greatsword crit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 263d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 5, 1) + 13 = 24

When the darkness descends, Bambang made ready to pull out a vial of oil, but almost immediately, daylight floods the room. "Thank you, Tak." With the shadow demon again in view, he drifts forward and chops at its incorporeal form with his sword.

Power Attack, Furious Focus, Heart of the Metal (cold iron); Inspire Courage; Bless
+2 greatsword: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 29 dmg: 2d6 + 11 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 11 + 6 + 3 = 24
iterative: +2 greatsword: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 2 + 3 + 1 = 22 dmg: 2d6 + 11 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 11 + 6 + 3 = 27

Theo charges through the darkness at the Vrock. A large claw swipes out at the dwarf's chest.

AoO vs Theo AC 28: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

Theo slides in low as the claw goes high. From somewhere within the room one of the other Pathfinders begins to issue out commands and organize the chaos as both demons and Pathfinders alike are being slaughtered.

Timely Inspiration now activated!

Theo slams his tetsubo home! MI; Real image=1: 1d8 ⇒ 7 Theo's tetsubo cleaves right through the giant vulture's neck, decapitating it. Though just as it perishes the demon's image goes up in a small puff of smoke.

The remainder of the group seems to wait as they stall at the wall of darkness. Tak calls forth some powerful magic as Daylight floods the room, pushing the Shadow Demon's darkness back, restoring the room to normal lighting.

Bambang slips in on the Shadow Demon and slits his greatsword through it's incorporeal form to great effect. Anduris follows behind his own greatsword doing significant damage to the incorporeal form as small wisps flick away, burning off in the daylight of Tak's spell.

Can't crit incorporeal creatures unfortunately.

Tak's spiritual kukri doens't seem to give the shadow demon much room to escape back into the dark shadows as it is surrounded.

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Active Boons
+10 feet land speed (All)
+2 weapon enhancement bonus (All)
Inspire Courage +2 (3 rounds. Ends on Round 5)
Bless

Round 2
Bambang (59/67; MI 4; 21 Temp HP)
Anduris (44/52; 21 temp hp)
Kivuli (42/42; 21 temp hp)
Tak and Nail (61/61; 21 temp hp)
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Vrock (-69; MI 6)
Shadow Demon (-55)
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Theo (74/74; 21 temp hp)(Fairbeak 39/42; 21 temp hp)

Estoc vs Vrock {PA/Bless/+2 weapon enhance/IC}: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 10 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 20
MI; 1=Real: 1d7 ⇒ 1

Kivuli manages to find the real Vrock as he slices one of the wings off. The feathered appendage flops about on the floor as feathers fill the air. As the feathers flutter about they release a cloud of spores into the air around the Vrock.

Spore Damage (Theo and Kivuli): 1d8 ⇒ 1

As the spores clog their lungs the Vrock pounces on Kivuli.

Claw 1 vs Kivuli AC 22; Heroism; PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 15
Claw 2 vs Kivuli AC 22; Heroism PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 20
Bite vs Kivuli AC 22; Heroism; PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 14
Talon 1 vs Kivuli AC 22; Heroism; PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 32
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 6 = 14
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 6 = 13

Talon 2 vs Kivuli AC 22; Heroism; PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 21

A single talon rakes across Kivuli's midsection. Stepping back the shadow demon wave's it's wispy hand and a 50 foot deep pit filled with spikes opens up just underneath Fairbeak, Kivuli and Theo!

@Theo, Kivuli and Fairbeak- need a DC 18 reflex save or fall into the pit taking 5d6 falling damage and 2d6 piercing damage from the spikes. Also will need a DC 18 Will save to make this illusion on 20% real. If you make the save you will only take 20% of the damage and be ina 10 foot pit rather than a 50 foot spiked pit.

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Active Boons
+10 feet land speed (All)
+2 weapon enhancement bonus (All)
Inspire Courage +2 (3 rounds. Ends on Round 5)
Bless

Round 3
Bambang (59/67; MI 4; 21 Temp HP)
Anduris (44/52; 21 temp hp)
Kivuli (35/42)
Tak and Nail (61/61; 21 temp hp)
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Vrock (-79; MI 6)
Shadow Demon (-55)
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Theo (74/74; 20 temp hp)(Fairbeak 39/42; 21 temp hp)

Bambang glances over the predicament of the rest of the team, but decides the best way he can help is to quickly take down one of the monsters. He moves after the shadow demon and continue hacking away at its substance.

Power Attack, Furious Focus, Heart of the Metal (cold iron); Weapon Bonus; Inspire Courage; Bless
+2 greatsword: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 28 dmg: 2d6 + 11 + 6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 11 + 6 + 2 + 3 = 29
iterative: +2 greatsword: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 30 dmg: 2d6 + 11 + 6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 11 + 6 + 2 + 3 = 26

GM, the template you used for the pit doesn't look right. It's a 10x10 hole, not a 10' diameter. Where you have it, it would completely miss Theo and Kivuli.. (we'd just be on the sloped edges, and only have to save if we end our turn there (at +2)) For now, I'm assuming you meant to put it one square to the right, and thus just the vrock is on the sloped edge (though given he can fly, a non-issue I imagine)
Anyway, put a template I think works for the pits on there (in orange). Inner square the pit, outer square the sloped area.

Theo Reflex: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 29, Theo Will: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 12
Fairbeaks Reflex: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 = 20, Fairbeaks Will: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

Hmm.. if we make the reflex, is the will save still relevant? We both made the reflex, but failed the will
For now, will assume the reflex was enough, if not, ignore the rest of this.

As the shadow pit opens up underneath him, Theo swears, diving to the side, to avoid falling in. Behind him, Fairbeaks gives a startled squawk, and leaps the other way, tiny useless remnants of wings flapping, as if trying to remember how to fly.

Finding himself still on the slope around the edges, the dwarf then scrabbles to the side slightly to get firmer ground underfoot, then tries to figure out which of the many demons is the real one!

5' step, then full attack

Melee: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 13 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 31, for 1d10 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 26 damage (minus DR)
(image?: 1d7 ⇒ 4) *image*

Iterative: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 30, for 1d10 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 19 damage (minus DR)
(image?: 1d6 ⇒ 3) *image*

He calls to Fairbeaks, and the bird rushes around the outside of the pit, moving in to flank with Theo.

Use flank trick, to get Fairbeaks to move to a flanking position. He will then bite once

bite vs vrock: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 19, for 2d6 + 14 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3) + 14 + 2 + 2 = 26 damage (minus DR)
(image?: 1d5 ⇒ 3) *image*

Between the two of them, neither manages to make solid contact with anything, all of their attacks hitting nothing but illusions! Though they do reduce the total number of vrocks to four, one of which was sure to be the real one... right?

Thanks Theo. The reflex is still enough. The will save is because you still interacted with the shadow conjuration and now disbelieve it making it only 20% real if you do fall into it later.

Theo and Fairbeaks manage to fling themselves from the edges of the pit as they burst half of the images surrounding the Vrock.

Bambang thinks tactically as his greatsword ends the Shadow Demon, sending it back where it belongs.

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Active Boons
+10 feet land speed (All)
+2 weapon enhancement bonus (All)
Inspire Courage +2 (3 rounds. Ends on Round 5)
Bless

Round 3
Bambang (59/67; MI 4; 21 Temp HP)
Anduris (44/52; 21 temp hp)
Kivuli (35/42)
Tak and Nail (61/61; 21 temp hp)
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Vrock (-79; MI 3)
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Theo (74/74; 20 temp hp)(Fairbeak 39/42; 21 temp hp)

Misfortune wraps around the vrock DC 21 will to see if it take hold.

Reflex vs DC 18: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Will vs DC 18: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Kivuli is unable to dodge clear of the created pit and falls to the bottom.

"We'll be hav'en none o'that ya big chicken legged turf hurder!" Anduris runs forward around to the back of the creature to give Kivuli a distraction. Greatsword: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 213d6 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3, 1) + 13 + 3 = 21 +2 enhancement+inspire courage+bless+flank….think that is right....bah terrible

Anduris runs in provoking the Vrock.

AoO vs Anduris AC 21; Heroism; PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 25
Damage: 2d6 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 5 + 6 = 17

slashes his greatsword in a wide arc, missing the vrock but managing to clip one of the images nonetheless. Just as Kivuli plummets down the 50 foot deep pit.

Fall Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 3, 2) = 12
Spike Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

Tak brings misfortune down upon the oversized chicken. But it shrugs off the ill effect.

Misfortune Will Save DC 21; Heroism: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 = 24

The spores that Theo and Kivuli breathed in seem to begin to grow into thick green vines.

Spore Damage (Theo and Kivuli): 1d4 ⇒ 1

The Vrock turns it's attention to Theo now that Kivuli has disappeared from sight. It's large wing keeping it aloft from the pit, though barely.

Claw 1 vs Theo AC 28; Heroism; PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 15
Claw 2 vs Theo AC 28; Heroism; PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 26
Bite vs Theo AC 28; Heroism; PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 32
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 27
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 6 = 12

Talon 1 vs Theo AC 28; Heroism; PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 18
Talon 2 vs Theo AC 28; Heroism; PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 21

Theo gets ravaged as the demon pounces on him from the edges of the pit. "SQUAWK!"

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Active Boons
+10 feet land speed (All)
+2 weapon enhancement bonus (All)
Inspire Courage +2 (3 rounds. Ends on Round 5)
Bless

Round 4
Bambang (59/67; MI 4; 21 Temp HP)
Anduris (44/52; 4 temp hp)
Kivuli (17/42; 50 foot deep spiked pit; spores 9 rounds)
Tak and Nail (61/61; 21 temp hp)
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Vrock (-79; MI 2)
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Theo (74/74; 7 temp hp; spore 9 rounds)(Fairbeak 39/42; 21 temp hp)

Accursed hex Misfortune.

Redirect spiritual weapon.

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
Damge: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

GM, I saw your attack rolls, and was puzzled by the AC 28... how the hell do I have AC 28? I rechecked by sheet and can find no reason for that. (I may have doubled up on the barskin by accident when updating the stat line?). Should only be 25 I think! So one of the claws would have hit too, and the bite would have confirmed.
(But could then activate the boon to make him reroll that confirmation roll, at least)

"What in the hells is happening?!" He shouts with some distress, as vines start to grow out of his body! "Some sort of demonic curse!"

Knowing nothing of demons, or what to do about it, he presses the attack, stepping after the demon, trying to figure out which is the real one as he swings his tetsubo some more.

5' step, full attack again.

Melee1: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 35, for 1d10 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 22 damage (minus DR)
image?: 1d3 ⇒ 1 Hit!
Melee2: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 28, for 1d10 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 26 damage (minus DR)
image?: 1d3 ⇒ 3 *image*

On the far side, Fairbeaks continues to flank, stepping back a bit and snapping his beak down on the nearest foe!

Bite: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 24, for 2d6 + 14 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 14 + 2 + 2 = 20 damage (minus DR)
image?: 1d2 ⇒ 2 *image*

One of his blows seems to hit something solid, but the other whiffs once more... Fairbeaks has even worse luck, the bird squawking angrily as his beak bites down on illusions again!

With only one target left to swing at though, the last of the demon's distractions appears to be gone!

Once the shadow demon dissipates, Bambang flies around the other side of the remaining demon (provoking AoO), flanking with some of his teammates. He brings down his greatsword in a mighty blow.

Power Attack, Furious Focus, Heart of the Metal (cold iron); Weapon Bonus; Inspire Courage; Bless; Flank
+2 greatsword: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 23 dmg: 2d6 + 11 + 6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 11 + 6 + 2 + 3 = 26

Going to use my reroll for this.
+2 greatsword, GM star: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 40

Realizing the severity of his injuries, the rogue slides a wand from his wrist sheath and activates the magic held within.

UMD: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
Infernal healing. 18/42 hp

I have a feeling I am going to be using a few charges just to stay ahead of the spores, lol

I was going off of a statline.

Theo Claw Damage: 2d6 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 5 + 6 = 17
Crit Confirmation Reroll: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 18

Theo and Fairbeaks break apart the rest of the images all while Theo manages to club the Vrock's true form.

AoO vs Bambang AC 23: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 - 3 = 18

The Vrock is very weak and slowed from it's injuries as Bambang easily moves past, bringing his greatsword crashing down into the demon's spine. The Vrock nearly crumples from the blow and likely won't stand much more.

Kivuli works on his injuries. as the spikes pierce his skin and the spores grow through his flesh.

Tak strengthens his hold on the spiritual forces holding the Vrock at bay.

Misfortune Will Save DC 21; Heroism: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15

@Tak- Need an SR check for that Spiritual weapon against the Vrock.

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Active Boons
+10 feet land speed (All)
+2 weapon enhancement bonus (All)
Inspire Courage +2 (3 rounds. Ends on Round 5)
Bless

Round 4
Bambang (59/67; MI 4; 21 Temp HP)
Anduris (44/52; 4 temp hp)
Kivuli (18/42; 50 foot deep spiked pit; spores 9 rounds; Infernal Heal 9 rounds remain)
Tak and Nail (61/61; 21 temp hp)
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Vrock (-107; misfortune)
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Theo (64/74; spore 9 rounds)(Fairbeak 39/42; 21 temp hp)

SR: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

Anduris hopes to strike the vrock a final blow.
Greatsword: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 293d6 + 13 ⇒ (3, 6, 6) + 13 = 28 +2 weap enhance, inspire, bless and flank

With a final swing from both Tak's spiritual weapon and Anduris' blade the Demons fall once and for all, though Kivuli is still stuck and suffering in the pit.

Spore Round Damage Round 2 (Theo and Kivuli): 1d4 ⇒ 3
Spore Round Damage Round 3 (Theo and Kivuli): 1d4 ⇒ 4
Spore Round Damage Round 4 (Theo and Kivuli): 1d4 ⇒ 1
Spore Round Damage Round 5 (Theo and Kivuli): 1d4 ⇒ 1
Spore Round Damage Round 6 (Theo and Kivuli): 1d4 ⇒ 2
Spore Round Damage Round 7 (Theo and Kivuli): 1d4 ⇒ 1
Spore Round Damage Round 8 (Theo and Kivuli): 1d4 ⇒ 2
Spore Round Damage Round 9 (Theo and Kivuli): 1d4 ⇒ 2
Spore Round Damage Round 10 (Theo and Kivuli): 1d4 ⇒ 3

Kivuli's infernal healing manages to keep in on his feet, well as much as possible in the spikes, until his companions can pull him free.

Congratulations on defeating the final encounter! I will be building your chronicles as we await the Overseer's closing of the Special.

"See! I told ya! It takes a dwarf tah get tha job done!"

Almost immediately after the vrock goes down, Bambang flies up into the air and dives into the pit. He grabs Kivuli by his shoulders and flies him out. "Thank you once again for the scroll. It came to good use."

Clearly appreciative for not having to climb the walls, the wayang offers a heart-felt, "Me am thanks to you Bam-Man!"

***OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT***

The wicked glabrezu Katazuul, pierced by ballista bolts and scorched by spells, collapses as her portal sputters and closes. A moment later, a brass horn sounds a triumphant fanfare to announce that the fiend-flesh army has been routed. The march back to Absalom is a jubilant one, though rumors are running wild through the streets as to exactly who the invaders were, what they wanted, and why undead spies sprang to life shortly after beacons appeared around Skyreach. Despite rampant speculation of the Grand Lodge’s involvement in the invasion, the citizens as a whole recognize the heroism with which Pathfinder agents personally averted disaster and rode at the vanguard of the city’s victorious forces. Absalom’s primarch Lord Gyr—whom few remember seeing during the attack—remains silent on the matter, though Siege Lord Wynsal Starborn delivers a speech within the hour personally recognizing the Society’s key role in protecting the City at the Center of the World.

At the Grand Lodge, Ollysta Zadrian recounts news of the victory. “Soon after we stormed the siege castle and slew Katazuul, Absalom’s navy from Escadar arrived and sank what remained of the undead armada. Once again, Absalom has prevailed in the face of adversity!” Raising her armored fist in celebration, Zadrian shouts: “For Absalom! Absalom! Absalom!”

Master of Swords Marcos Farabellus seems only to have grown more concerned since the siege began, and he confirms what many agents had discovered earlier. “Based on many reports from Pathfinders, we have a reason to believe the attack was a concerted effort driven by several enemies of the Pathfinder Society. We now know that it was Pasha Muhlia Al-Jakri—once a respected leader of many Pathfinders—who used the Black Echelon codebook to summon the undead saboteurs. We have reason to believe Grandmaster Torch was involved, at least enough that his minions attempted to usurp Gulgamodh to turn against Absalom. Finally, we learned the demons in the siege castle were vassals of a powerful demon that’s no stranger to the Society, and it is not difficult to deduce that ex-venture-captain Thurl had a hand in creating the fiend-flesh army. Today, we emerged victorious, and I assure you that we shall ascertain these villains’ true motives and put a stop to them.”

That’s the end! Thank you for playing, everyone, and a particular thank you to all the hardworking GMs and backup GMs that made made this special possible.