Absalom Abberations - A Pathfinder Society Tale

Game Master Brian Minhinnick

Guessing that the blue one must be the Real Hestram, Gianluca closes on him, flying in a wide loop to get to his far side. As Gianluca lands, his wings fade and his sword glows with holy light, which the Honeyed Hand concentrates into one great swing.

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swft: switch to Stance of the Silver Crane (gain Pro Evil + Holy on weapon)
move: as shown
stnd: Holy Pinions swing at BLUE

Greatsword-power attack+flank: 1d20 + 29 - 4 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 29 - 4 + 6 = 40 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage+power attack+holy pinions+holy: 2d6 + 23 + 12 + 10d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 23 + 12 + (5, 6, 4, 5, 6, 4, 4, 3, 2, 5) + (4, 5) = 99 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus), +12 power attack)

+6 flank bonus right now for Thrassk and Grom
NOTE, I think I trigger an AoO while moving.

That'll hit, I'll resolve everything after Grom posts.

The beast who is Grommesson roars and attempts a coup de grace on the held Adril.

Coup de grace on held one: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (19) + 21 = 40
if hit, damage: 8d6 + 25 + 25 ⇒ (5, 6, 6, 3, 4, 4, 4, 2) + 25 + 25 = 84

Aoo on Gianluca: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29

Guessing that the blue one must be the Real Hestram, Gianluca closes on him, flying in a wide loop to get to his far side. As Gianluca lands, his wings fade and his sword glows with holy light, which the Honeyed Hand concentrates into one great swing. He takes a large chunk out of Hestram, but the former Pathfinder continues to swell and mutate. His wounds rapidly heal as he grows ever larger and more inhuman.

The beast who is Grommesson roars and attempts a coup de grace on the held Adril, cleanly chopping its head off.

The Hestram on the other side of the beast slams him with an earthbreaker.

Attacks on Grommesson: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 381d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 201d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (3, 3) + 11 = 17

Cladissa is up

Dangit, Jelani, go back and read my posts. The RED Hestram was held! That's the one that should have been CDG'd. Not the one that was already half-dead.

"You won't win, Hestram! And the serum won't work for you," Cladissa shouts. She then sends a hex that will cause him harm if he tries to hurt anyone else.

Retribution hex, Will DC 25 -- fail and he takes half of whatever damage he does in melee.

Whoops. Somehow it didn't show me the second post you made right before the update when I looked before. It doesn't really change anything much though. Red is dead now, and orange made the attacks on Grommesson instead.

Hestram will save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31

One of the remaining wounded Hestrams steps towards the Pathfinders before unloading on the nearest earth elemental.

Attacks on Green: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 281d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 261d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (6, 5) + 11 = 222d6 + 11 ⇒ (1, 4) + 11 = 162d6 + 11 ⇒ (5, 2) + 11 = 18

Argor is up!

Adrenia uses another charge of the Haste wand, bolstering the speed of all the elementals and the two familiars. The elementals then begin pounding away at their targets!

"Our rise to power has little to do with the results of the Serum, Hestram. We are a team, and work together to better the world around us. You, however, are a bumbling oaf whose ambitions are far beyond that which their mental faculties can maintain!" Argor retorts as he works a spell, and sends three fiery beams directly at the morphing man. However, a moment before they would strike, they fizzle from existence!

"He is bolstered with some resistance to magic! Make certain to put everything you have behind your spells!"

vs. Blue
Red Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 20
Damage, if Hit: 2d7 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 23
Red Elemental Slam 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 30
Damage, if Hit: 2d7 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 22
Red Elemental Slam 3, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 17
Damage, if Hit: 2d7 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 17

vs. Blue
Blue Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 25
Damage, if Hit: 2d7 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 20
Blue Elemental Slam 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 32
Damage, if Hit: 2d7 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 7) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 27
Blue Elemental Slam 2, Confirm: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 26
Damage, if Hit: 2d7 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 21
Blue Elemental Slam 3, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 26
Damage, if Hit: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 6) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 23

vs. Purple
Red Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 16
Damage, if Hit: 2d7 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 23
Red Elemental Slam 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 25
Damage, if Hit: 2d7 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 18
Red Elemental Slam 3, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 32
Damage, if Hit: 2d7 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 18
Red Elemental Slam 3, Confirm: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 25
Damage, if Hit: 2d7 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 23

Spell Pen: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 2 = 21 Doesn't pass per Jelani on Roll20.

One of the elementals hits one of the copy Hestrams once.

End of Round 2
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Begin Round 3

Initiative:
Shemis 23
Hestram 22
Thrassk 21
Gianluca 15
Grommesson 14
Cladissa 13
Orange 12
Purple 8
Argor 6

Shemis continues to stand defensively, in case any of Hestram or his minions break through the line of elementals to attack her.

The man who it is now clear is the real Hestram warps and grows to the size of a giant. His armor splits and grows with him, fusing to his flesh and encasing him in steel. His skin blackens and cracks, melding into a featureless lumpiness. His eyes and what little of his hair remains appear to literally burn with hatred.

The mutated Shadow Lodge Venture Captain turns his now fifteen foot long hammer on Gianluca. "THAT HURT, MAGGOT!"

Attack on Gianluca: 1d20 + 39 ⇒ (17) + 39 = 56
Damage: 3d6 + 28 ⇒ (6, 5, 5) + 28 = 44
Gianluca also takes 1 bleed damage at the start of his turn (until he gets healed, or DC 15 heal check).

Hestram's powerful blow cleaves right through the Honeyed Hand into one of Argor's elementals.

Attack on Red: 1d20 + 39 ⇒ (1) + 39 = 40

Luckily for the Pathfinders, Gianluca acts as a meat shield and deflects the force of the blow.

Thrassk, Gianluca, Grommesson and Cladissa are up!

Attacks: 1d20 + 31 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 31 + 1 + 6 = 471d20 + 31 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 31 + 1 + 6 = 391d20 + 27 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 27 + 1 + 6 = 461d20 + 27 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 27 + 1 + 6 = 45
Damage: 2d6 + 37 ⇒ (3, 5) + 37 = 451d8 + 28 ⇒ (2) + 28 = 301d8 + 28 ⇒ (5) + 28 = 331d8 + 23 ⇒ (6) + 23 = 29
Intimidate: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

"You will not stop usss, Hestram. Now that you have no more minionsss to hide behind you will finally face justice!"

"Oooof! Not bad yourself, old man. How are you without that hammer though?"

Gianluca aims his first blow right for Hestram's knuckles, hoping to send the hammer flying. He then continues--bolstered by hastening magic--to cut into the betrayer of the Society.

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HP 80-1 bleed= 79
free: switch Warning Presence to Gladiator's Presence (manuevers by allies within 30' don't provoke; +6 to CMB/CMD)
full: attack, using first attack as a disarm attempt. using Duelist's Gambit to increase chance, and give a free AoO if he succeeds.

Disarm+flank+presence+gambit: 1d20 + 30 + 6 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 30 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 64 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus +1 size)
(haste bonus) Greatsword+flank: 1d20 + 29 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 29 + 6 = 54 [ooc](12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage+holy: 2d6 + 23 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 23 + (1, 6) = 39 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus))
Greatsword-power attack+flank: 1d20 + 24 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 24 + 6 = 50 [ooc](12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage+holy: 2d6 + 23 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 23 + (6, 1) = 37 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus))
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(AoO from my Gambit, if the disarm worked): 1d20 + 29 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 29 + 6 = 49 [ooc](12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage+morale: 2d6 + 23 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 23 + 6 = 35 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus))
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confirm #1: 1d20 + 29 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 29 + 6 = 36 [ooc](12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
confirm #2: 1d20 + 24 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 24 + 6 = 35 [ooc](12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage: 2d6 + 23 ⇒ (4, 4) + 23 = 31 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus))

"You're going to burn yourself out, Hestram! Stop it now, and maybe you'll live through this," she says, taking a few steps back to stay clear of the monstrosity. She then hits the closest fake Hestram (purple) with an Ice Tomb hex.

Ice, DC 25 or entombed: 3d8 ⇒ (7, 8, 5) = 20

The beast who is Grommesson roars and slashes an orange Adril.

Full: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (4, 3) + 25 = 32

Second: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (3, 5) + 25 = 33

Full: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (13) + 21 = 34
if crit, more damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (2, 2) + 25 = 29

Gianluca knocks Hestram's hammer from his grip, then slashes him a few more times leaving wounds in the Ulfen's warped form.

Grommesson chops into one of the other doppelgangers three times, nearly taking it down.

Fort save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Grom haste attack: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (11) + 21 = 32
2d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 5) + 25 = 36

Cladissa tries to entomb one of the Hestrams, and succeeds. The doppelganger is covered in a thick tomb of ice.

The doppelganger wounded by Grommesson swings back at the young Pathfinder.

Attacks on Grom: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 271d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 241d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Grommesson manages to parry all the 'Hestram's' blows.

Argor is up!

Out with wife for birthday weekend. If any of you wanna do the rolls for me feel free. Elementals keep hammering away while hasted, Argor would try a Disintigrate on Hestram.

Also busy the next few days, we'll see who gets to it first.

I'll roll for Argor

Argor gives a brief instruction to the elemental closest to him. "Ignore the one encased in ice. Attack the remaining clone," he says in Terran.

The green elemental shambles forward and attacks the remaining doppelganger.
Green Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 13
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 16

The other two elementals continue hammering at the enlarged Hestram.

Red Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 23
Red Elemental Slam 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 27
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 23
Red Elemental Slam haste, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 25

Blue Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 27
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 18
Blue Elemental Slam 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 19
Blue Elemental Slam haste, Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 32
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 24
Blue Elemental confirm: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 14 - 3 + 1 = 28
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 21

Then a thin, green ray streaks from Argor's finger at the monstrous Hestram. There's probably an arcane point spent somewhere in this mess of dice rolling. I'll let Argor tell you the specifics.

Ranged touch Attack, into melee: 1d20 + 19 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 19 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 30
vs. SR, spell pen: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 = 23
Damage: 24d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 6, 3, 2, 4, 2, 5, 1, 5, 5, 1, 1, 2, 5, 3, 6, 1, 3, 1, 1, 3, 2, 5) = 77

Daughter's birthday party today, I will update this if I have time.

Argor's elementals continue to pound away, with very little effect on the monster that is Hestram. Meanwhile, the arcanist casts a potent spell on Hestram, which disintegrates a large portion from the former Venture Captain's body. His roar of pain shakes the walls of the observatory.

End of Round 3
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Begin Round 4

Initiative:
Shemis 23
Hestram 22
Thrassk 21
Gianluca 15
Grommesson 14
Cladissa 13
Orange 12
Purple 8 (Frozen)
Argor 6

Shemis cheers on the Pathfinders. "Yes, Agents! Strike him down!"

Hestram turns to Gianluca. "You little slut! How dare you touch my hammer? Let's see how you do in my belly!" He leans down and his huge mouth distends to a grotesque angle. Black, needle-like fangs line his maw in rows.

Attack on Gianluca: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (13) + 34 = 47
Damage: 2d6 + 23 ⇒ (5, 1) + 23 = 29
Grab: 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (5) + 35 = 40

I'm not clear if that hits the grab or not. Gianluca's current CMB is probably buffed higher than the one listed on his sheet, right? Once this grapple is resolved, Thrassk, Gianluca, Gromm and Cladissa are up, in that order!

"Awww, Sugar, you're just bitter that I turned you down! Sorry to say, this Honey isn't going in your mouth!"

Due to his martial focus, Gianluca barely manages to avoid being caught in Hestram's jaws.

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CMD 46 (48 vs evil) due to the Gladiator’s Presence I initiated last round. I also updated my status bar for the first time in a long while. Note that my AC has been -5 lower than was listed there. If that causes a retroactive hit this encounter, let me know.

Full attack
Swft: Silver Crane’s Mercy (Readied, 1/Encounter) (Su) Boost: Upon making a successful attack, you or an ally within 30-ft of you is healed of 9d6 points of damage.
HP: 73 (50-1 bleed +24, and no longer bleeding)

Greatsword-power attack: 1d20 + 29 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 29 - 4 = 37 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage+power attack+: 2d6 + 23 + 12 ⇒ (6, 4) + 23 + 12 = 45 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus), +12 power attack)
Greatsword-power attack: 1d20 + 25 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 25 - 4 = 26 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage+power attack+: 2d6 + 23 + 12 ⇒ (6, 3) + 23 + 12 = 44 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus), +12 power attack)
Greatsword-power attack: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 19 - 4 = 30 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage+power attack+: 2d6 + 23 + 12 ⇒ (2, 6) + 23 + 12 = 43 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus), +12 power attack)

Silver Crane's Mercy (healing me): 9d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 1, 3, 4, 1, 2, 1, 1) = 24

Looks like we still need Grommesson and Cladisaa.

The beast who is Grommesson roars and slashes an orange Adril.

Full: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (2, 5) + 25 = 32

Second: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (6, 2) + 25 = 33

The melee fighters seem to be holding their own against the overcharged Hestram, so Cladissa decides to hex him with an Evil Eye to make him more susceptible to her other effects she can level at him.

She steps slightly toward him and gives him a baleful glare, then cackles to extend the duration.

Evil Eye: Will Save DC 25 or -4 to saves for 12 rounds (plus one). If he saves, the duration of the penalty is only 2 rounds.

Adrenia flits over to get behind Gianluca. She uses the elementals as a screen, keeping them between her and the oversized Hestram.

I assume Orange is now dead, so I’m posting my action for you to use and go ahead and update for Jelani.

The elementals all converge on the Huge Hestram, continuing to try and slam their fists into his body. (I think he gets an AoO on Green)

Argor weaves some more magic, and a beam of black arcane power arcs towards him as well as Argor attempts to sap the fight from Hestram bit by bit.
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Red Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 19
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 24
Red Elemental Slam 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 25
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 22
Red Elemental Slam 3, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 26
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 23

Blue Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 21
Blue Elemental Slam 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 33
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 19
Blue Elemental Slam 3, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 27

Green Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 15
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 22

Argor Spell Pen: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 = 23
Ranged Touch, Haste, GH, Melee: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 19
Enervation: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Remember that anything that flanks with Gianluca gets +6 instead of the normal +2... because of his sweet, honeyed flanks.

With flanking, good hope and haste shouldn't Gianluca be at +9 more to hit?

Gianluca swings into Hestram, releasing a burst of healing light into himself. His two follow up swings miss the traitorous captain.

Grommesson cuts down the last doppelganger Hestram still in the fight.

Will save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32

Cladissa's hex is only partially effective against Hestram.

The elementals can't seem to harm Hestram through his armored hide, but Argor manages to successfully enervate him.

Thrassk flanks with Gianluca to attack as well.

Attacks: 1d20 + 31 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 31 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 581d20 + 31 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 31 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 421d20 + 27 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 27 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 381d20 + 27 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 27 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 47
Damage: 2d6 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 37 + 2 = 492d6 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 37 + 2 = 441d8 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 28 + 2 = 341d8 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 28 + 2 = 341d8 + 23 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 2 = 27

He manages to bite and claw shallow wounds into Hestram.

End of Round 4
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Begin Round 5

Hestram returns the favor by leaning down to bite Thrassk.

Attack: 1d20 + 34 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 34 - 4 = 50
Attack: 1d20 + 34 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 34 - 4 = 43
Damage: 4d6 + 46 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 1) + 46 = 52
Grab: 1d20 + 35 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 35 - 4 = 48

The former venture captain closes his huge mouth over the upper half of Thrassk's body before returning to his full height. He chews on the dragon man, attempting to gobble him down!

Everyone is up in the following order! Thrassk is currently grappled by Hestram.

Initiative:
Shemis 23
Hestram 22
Thrassk 21
Gianluca 15
Grommesson 14
Cladissa 13
Argor 6

Overwhelmed by the giant mutant's strength, Thrassk just attempts to keep damaging Hestram as much as possible.

Attacks: 1d20 + 31 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 31 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 431d20 + 31 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 31 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 511d20 + 27 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 27 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 381d20 + 27 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 27 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 33
Damage: 2d6 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (5, 6) + 37 + 2 = 502d6 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (1, 5) + 37 + 2 = 451d8 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 28 + 2 = 371d8 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 28 + 2 = 341d8 + 23 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 23 + 2 = 32

Cladissa recoils in disgust as the enlarged Hestram is trying to bite and swallow Thrassk. The previous banter between he and Gianluca had also made her somewhat sick.

Cackling to keep the hex active, she then casts suggestion on the former Venture Captain. "Hestram, I strongly suggest you spit out the dragon man. He can't be good for your digestion, and it makes you look like a glutton," she says, her voice gaining power with the spell.

Will DC 22 to resist.

Yeah Jelani, you're right. I forgot +9 to hit on my last post...and also forgot +2d6 Holy damage on each hit. In case that causes more to hit, here're the extra damage rolls:

2d6 Holy x3: 6d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 2, 4, 4, 5) = 24

Gianluca gasps as the goliath Hestram attempts to swallow Thrassk.

"That's right, you looney loser, spit him out now or it gets WAY worse!"

I keep forgetting that I can activate Frightful Presence (DC 21 Will or become shaken for 3d6 rounds) for free on an attack, but this is a thematic moment for it, anyway...assuming I hit.

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Stnd: Argent Knight's Scepter
Free: Frightful presence

Greatsword-power attack+hope+haste: 1d20 + 29 - 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 29 - 4 + 2 + 1 = 36 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Argent knight's scepter+power attack: 2d6 + 23 + 12 + 2d6 + 12d6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 23 + 12 + (2, 1) + (2, 1, 4, 5, 3, 2, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1, 6) = 72 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus), +12 power attack)

Argor’s Elementals continue to hammer away at Hestram anyway, not caring if their blows hurt him or not. Meanwhile Argor sends another black beam of energy into the traitor, sapping his life force even further.

In contrast, Adrenia flits close enough to heal Gianluca!
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Red Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 30
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 26
Red Elemental Slam 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 23
Red Elemental Slam 3, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 20
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 24

Blue Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 20
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 23
Blue Elemental Slam 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 19
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 20
Blue Elemental Slam 3, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 33
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 22

Green Elemental Slam 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 28
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 23
Green Elemental Slam 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 20
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 23
Green Elemental Slam 3, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 3 + 1 = 30
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 9 + 6 + 1 = 23

Spell Pen: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 2 = 28
Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 24
Enervation: 1d4 ⇒ 3

CCW Gianluca: 4d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 6, 4, 6) + 7 = 29

I included the +9 to your stuff before I even updated, Gianluca. So it should be as I already described things.

"Hestram, I strongly suggest you spit out the dragon man. He can't be good for your digestion, and it makes you look like a glutton," she says, her voice gaining power with the spell.

Will DC 22 to resist.

Cladissa SR roll: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 2 = 24

Will save: 1d20 + 15 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 15 - 4 - 4 = 22 Pass

I keep forgetting that I can activate Frightful Presence (DC 21 Will or become shaken for 3d6 rounds) for free on an attack, but this is a thematic moment for it, anyway...assuming I hit.

Will save: 1d20 + 15 - 4 - 4 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 15 - 4 - 4 + 4 = 25

The beast who is Grommesson steps forward and slashes the giant Adril over Thrask.

Full: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (7) + 21 = 28
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (5, 5) + 25 = 35

Second: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (4, 1) + 25 = 30

Thrassk manages to damage Hestram some from inside his mouth.

Gianluca swings his sword, but it clangs off part Hestram's armored hide.

Grommesson haste attack: 1d20 + 21 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 21 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 45

Grommesson's three slashes fail to penetrate Hestram's extreme armor.

Cladissa suggests Hestram spit out Thrassk, but he ignores her.

Argor's elementals continue their ineffective assault, while Argor himself saps more of Hestram's vitality with another evervation. Adrenia heals some of Gianluca's wounds.

End of Round 5
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Begin Round 6

1d20 + 35 - 7 ⇒ (12) + 35 - 7 = 40
3d6 + 23 ⇒ (3, 2, 6) + 23 = 34

Hestram chomps down, and swallows Thrassk whole! His gut distends grossly as his mutant mass struggles to contain the bloodrager. He then reaches down and picks up his hammer...

Gianluca AOO: 1d20 + 29 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 29 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 44
Grommesson AOO: 1d20 + 21 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 21 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 35
Elemental AOOs: 1d20 ⇒ 91d20 ⇒ 171d20 ⇒ 15

Everyone surrounding him takes advantage of the opening, but no one can get through his iron-like hide with their attacks.

"YUM YUM! Who is next?"

Initiative:
Shemis 23
Hestram 22
Thrassk 21
Gianluca 15
Grommesson 14
Cladissa 13
Argor 6

You guys are up!

On Argor’s turn:

Argor’s elementals attempt to wrestle the behemoth to the ground, while Argor sends a green beam of disintegrating energy into the Venture Captain.
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Green Grapple Aid: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26
Blue Grapple Aid: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26
Red Grapple: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 18 + 2 + 2 = 31

Spell Pen: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 = 25
Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 16
Damage: 24d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 4, 1, 6, 4, 5, 1, 4, 3, 6, 1, 5, 5, 4, 2, 3, 4, 2, 1, 4, 6, 3) = 87

Infuriated that Hestram seemed to be throwing off so many of her attacks, she hits him with a Misfortune hex, stripping away those strands of fate that seem to be favoring him so.

Then she cackles, to extend the effects.

Misfortune Hex, DC 25. Fail, roll twice for each d20 roll and take the lower for two rounds, +1 for the cackle. Evil Eye hex is also extended one more round.

The beast who is Grommesson slashes at the giant Adril over Thrask.

Full: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 21 + 1 = 39
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (4, 6) + 25 = 35

Second: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 = 30
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (3, 6) + 25 = 34

Haste: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 21 + 1 = 25
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (2, 4) + 25 = 31

Full: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 21 + 1 = 28
if crit, more damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (4, 6) + 25 = 35

Second: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 1 = 21
if crit, more damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (5, 6) + 25 = 36

"Hestram, you were a monster long before you drank that serum!"

Gianluca sees him reaching for the hammer, and tries again to knock it out of his hand.

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Swft: Duelist's Gambit
Full: attempt to disarm with first strike (and each following, until it works). THEN go to regular strikes. Gambit grants G an AoO if the disarm succeeds.

Disarm+flank+presence(morale)+haste+Gambit(luck): 1d20 + 29 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 29 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 6 = 57 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)

(haste bonus) Greatsword+flank+hope+haste: 1d20 + 29 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 29 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 55 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage: 2d6 + 23 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 23 + (2, 3) = 34 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus), +12 power attack)
Greatsword-power attack+flank+hope+haste: 1d20 + 24 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 24 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 41 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage: 2d6 + 23 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 23 + (6, 6) = 44 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus), +12 power attack)
Greatsword-power attack+flank+hope+haste: 1d20 + 19 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 19 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 35 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage: 2d6 + 23 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 23 + (5, 2) = 40 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus), +12 power attack)

(AoO, if disarm succeeds) Greatsword+flank+hope+haste: 1d20 + 29 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 29 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 42 (12 BAB +11 STR +2 competence (battle prowess) +3 enhance +1 w.focus)
Damage+gambit: 2d6 + 23 + 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 23 + (5, 6) + 6 = 46 (+16 STR +3 enhancement, +2 competence (battle prowess), +2 untyped (discipline focus), +12 power attack)

The most important thing this round is Gianluca's disarm, so I want to clear that up before we continue. As far as I can tell after looking into it in detail, there are a few problems. 1) Disarming provokes an AOO for Gianluca because he doesn't have improved disarm. 2) Enhancement and weapon focus bonuses shouldn't be added to CMB as far as I can tell. 3) Warlords get half their initiative modifier as a luck bonus on gambits, you're also hasted and good hoped.

So, unless I'm missing something, Gianluca's first attempt should be at +30, and it will provoke an AOO. If the AOO hits, it will add the amount of damage done as a penalty to the CMB roll. Also, it takes a swift action to do the gambit, which you only have one of a round. So, you can make one gambit attempt, at +30, and take a bite in the face for it which might make it fail. Still want to try? Or am I indeed missing some thing(s)?

Sure, let's figure this out. First, uggh, I seem to have made two mistakes (one of which you caught):
- #1 the gambit adds +3 to my try, not +6.
- #2 I (and those that flank with me) shouldn't have been getting +6 to their rolls. I built Gianluca with Hero Labs and HL's PoW package claims that...but I think that's something that got nixed between playtest and publishing. Instead, I should be selecting an extra square each round that one of my allies can count as being occupied by me, to determine if they get their normal flanking benefit. (Actually, looking at my sheet, I think both errors were introduced onto my sheet by HL!) :-(
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I believe that the rest of my post is right:
- I think I *do* get my w.focus and enh bonus on my CMB when using a weapon, as per CMB "Add any bonuses you currently have on attack rolls due to spells, feats, and other effects. These bonuses must be applicable to the weapon or attack used to perform the maneuver."
- I (and any ally within 30' of me) don't currently trigger an AoO for using combat maneuvers, due to Gladiator's Presence, "Allies within 30 feet of the warlord gain a morale bonus on combat maneuver checks and to their CMD equal to the warlord’s initiation modifier. In addition, those allies do not provoke attacks of opportunity when making combat maneuver attempts."
- I didn't count my +2 from Good Hope in my disarm roll, since it's a morale bonus, and superceded by Gladiator's Presence. I did include it in my subsequent attacks.
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Given that, I think my first roll should be: Disarm+flank+presence(morale)+haste+Gambit(luck): 1d20 + 29 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 29 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 3 = 50.
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I believe that one has their full turn to succeed on a gambit...but I'm not finding text for that right now. I'll see if I can get clarification, but if the 50 doesn't work, I'd try again anyway, getting either a 58 or 55 on the next roll...depending on if I can use the gambit bonus on one disarm attempt or on all disarm attempts.
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Thanks for taking the time to look through this, and my apologies for screwing up...especially as it's 3p content! That'll teach me not to trust the 3p packages on HLs so much, and to do my own proofreading.

Yeah, no worries. Thanks for clarifying. Whether he has a weapon or not will make a big difference coming up which is why I took the time. I will see about an update sometime soon.

Damage: 3d6 + 35 ⇒ (3, 1, 5) + 35 = 44

Thrassk thrashes and claws his way through Hestram's gut, trying to claw his way free from the cloying miasma of crushing, acidic flesh.

Attacks: 1d20 + 31 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 31 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 451d20 + 31 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 31 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 381d20 + 27 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 27 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 401d20 + 27 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 27 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 48
Damage: 2d6 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 37 + 2 = 482d6 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (5, 2) + 37 + 2 = 461d8 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 28 + 2 = 321d8 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 28 + 2 = 371d8 + 23 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 2 = 27
Confirm: 1d20 + 27 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 27 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 34
Damage: 1d8 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 28 + 2 = 38

In an explosion of blood and armored hide, Thrassk rockets from Hestram's gut! With an angry roar the dragon-man enters back into the world, leaving Hestram's body cavity a ruined mass of leaking ichor.

Gianluca once again manages to knock Hestram's hammer from his hands! The former Venture Captain roars in annoyance as Gianluca slashes another wound into his massive blubbery body. His other two strikes don't seem to inflict any damage.

Grommesson's blows don't seem to do anything to the thick armor coating Hestram's back.

Will save: 1d20 + 15 - 4 - 7 ⇒ (15) + 15 - 4 - 7 = 19

The heavily enervated Hestram succumbs to another of Cladissa's hexes, cursing him with bad luck.

Argor's elementals fail to grab ahold of the behemoth as their master's fell ray disintegrates more of Hestram's flesh.

End of Round 6
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Begin Round 7

Hestram senses the tide of battle turning against him. "No! How is this happening? I have the power of the serum now...I should be winning...DAMN YOU!"

For the second time Hestram leans down to pick up his hammer.

AOOs (G, Elementals, Gs, Thrassk): 1d20 ⇒ 21d20 ⇒ 121d20 ⇒ 41d20 ⇒ 41d20 ⇒ 121d20 ⇒ 19
Damage: 2d6 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 37 + 2 = 41

He turns on Thrassk and sends his massive earth breaker into a cleaving blow.

Attack: 1d20 + 39 - 7 ⇒ (7) + 39 - 7 = 391d20 + 39 - 7 ⇒ (19) + 39 - 7 = 51
Damage: 3d6 + 28 ⇒ (3, 1, 4) + 28 = 36

Cleave: 1d20 + 39 - 7 ⇒ (2) + 39 - 7 = 341d20 + 39 - 7 ⇒ (12) + 39 - 7 = 44
Damage: 3d6 + 28 ⇒ (6, 3, 5) + 28 = 42

Thrassk looks badly wounded, as does the elemental who gets smashed by the hammer along with him.

You guys are up!

Argor’s elementals continue to clamor onto Hestram, attempting to drag him down.

”ENOUGH OF THIS MADNESS!” Argor yells out. ”Hestram! You are under arrest!”
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Elemental Grapple, Aidx2: 1d20 + 18 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 18 + 4 = 24

Spell Pen: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 2 = 34
Baleful Polymorph into a snail. DC 25

"You will not stop ussss!"

Attacks: 1d20 + 31 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 31 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 451d20 + 31 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 31 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 541d20 + 27 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 27 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 361d20 + 27 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 27 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 35
Damage: 2d6 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2) + 37 + 2 = 472d6 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (1, 5) + 37 + 2 = 451d8 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 28 + 2 = 341d8 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 28 + 2 = 361d8 + 23 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 2 = 30

Thrassk manages to bite Hestram once, but his claws find no purchase.

Cladissa cackles to extend her hexes further, then she waits to see if he succumbs to Argor's spell.

Readying a spell in case Hestram doesn't get turned into a snail

Which spell?

Flesh to stone

Spell pen: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 2 = 32
Fort DC 25

The beast who is Grommesson slashes at the giant Adril over Thrask.

Full: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 21 + 1 = 39
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (5, 5) + 25 = 35

Second: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 = 30
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (3, 4) + 25 = 32

Haste: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 21 + 1 = 24
if hit, damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (3, 3) + 25 = 31

Full: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 21 + 1 = 31
if crit, more damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (4, 5) + 25 = 34

Second: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 1 = 20
if crit, more damage: 2d6 + 25 ⇒ (4, 1) + 25 = 30