Faolan changes tack nodding with Bazsil.
He smiles broadly, "Let them come then! We can hunt Ziguch later!"
He takes out his gem of seeing but doesn't activate it right away, but he has it ready.
"Hard to have defenses when they might be teleporting in, but sure...let's do that, Bor."
Bazsil readies for a surprise battle, and takes some time to hide himself as an ambush after they find a nice defensible spot.
Stealth
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”Answer quickly and I may be able to protect your people. How many are you?”
Krowe considers conjuring an extradimensional space to house and hide these folk while the group presses on.
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"We are over 100 now, do not worry warriors, we are cowards and adept at hiding."
You prepare and find that it's not long before another voice is heard outside the cavern. Most of the pechs are hiding in their homes.
"Sebrenar! Sebrenar, are you in there? I bring a message from General Azaersi, renounce all loyalty to the xiomorns and pay us 1 ton of adamantine and you live. Do not, and you die."
Moving outside the cave you see a well dressed shaitan and an iron golem.
"What's this? New friends, Sebrenar you shouldn't have. Who are you, strangers?"
Bazsil examines the shaitan and the golem, looking for weaknessess.
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Know (Planes)
"I have a better idea. Why don't you grant us a wish? I'll wish for 2 tons of adamantine, and we can split it? Doesn't that sound like a much better way to do things?" Bazsil replies in his deep, rumbling voice.
Diplomacy
He will ready his adamantine coated arrows just in case this geniekin is unwilling to grant wishes.
Bazsil seems to have the right idea, so Krowe plays along.
”We have heard the name of Azaersi, and have dealt with his subordinates before, but you are unknown. Who are you?”
As they talk he observes the new threat, trying to recall powers and weaknesses.
Faolan, from past experience, lets the talkers do the talking. But he stays ready. He knows, eventually, things will end in bloodshed with these two. And he hopes sooner than later!
Round 1
Bazsil activates his boots of flying, and removes himself from the muck. He will move up and back 20'.
Round 2
After indicating the party should delay for him, Bazsil will move down and DDoor the party out of the stone, placing Faolan next to the shaitan and next to Bor, with Krowe behind him. We will be opposite of the side of the golem.
Fort +18, Reflex +18, Will +17
Front Row
Opponent: Shaitan
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Conditions: Flying, Freedom of Movement, Hero’s Feast, Heroism, Stoneskin (60/160hp)
Equipped: Shield
Shield Melee: Attack: BAB 17/12/7/2, Str +7, Focus +2, Magic +5, (flurry -2) Damage: Str +7, Bash +1, Magic +5, Specialization +4 (crit: 20)
Shield Ranged: Attack: BAB 17/12/7/2, Dex +2, Focus +2, Magic +5 (flurry -2) Range: 20’, -1 per increment
Shield DR: magic, cold iron, silver, alignment, adamantine
Silver Blanch, Cold Iron Arrows: 12/12; Ghost Salt, Cold Iron Arrows 8/8
Improved Iron Will (re-roll will save): 1/1
Martial Flexibility (1x immediate, 3x swift): 10/11
Knockout (DC 25, 1d6r): 2/3
Shield Bearer (free, adjacent ally +2 AC (trait)): 1/1
Ironfang Survivor (free, roll twice vs goblinoid (intimidate, sense motive, stealth)): 1/1
Champion Defense (Fort save DC damage dealt to take half damage >0): 1/1
Shield (daylight: 1/1, 60m, 60’r) (determination: 1/1, 5d8+10 >0)
Cap (re-roll failed mind-affecting effect): 1/1
Gem of Seeing (true seeing): 30/30m (5m increments)
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Faolan, no longer trapped by stone, flies a bit into the air so he’s not touching the ground in any way (move probably provokes) hovering just above the shaitan.
He’ll take a shot at the shaitan while he’s up there - trying for a knockout punch!
(hero, feast, higher)
(hero, feast, higher)
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"Thanks Bazsil, we would have been dead long ago without you." Bor smiles as he rushes to hold the golem off from reaching the others. "I'll hold the big gy back, you take out the mouthy one."
HP 182/182
AC 34 (38 w/ SoF; +4 vs Goblinoids; DR/2- Goblinoid)
Spells Used:
(1st) Shield of Faith
(2nd) Mirror Image
(3rd) Magic Circle vs Evil
(4th)
(5th) Nightmare
(6th) Heroes' Feast
(7th)
(8th)
(9th)
Vision of Madness 8/10
Aura of Madness 16/17
Sudden Shift 10/10
Master's Illusion 17/17
Griffon Wondrous Figurine 2/2 week
CPE 3/3 (8d6)
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”You’re going to wish you’d just granted us a wish.” Krowe says as he works some magic to free himself and his allies.
Krowe glances at the Stone Thunderdome. ”I was going to do the same thing. Kiss your golem goodbye.”
Krowe then summons an elder elemental to fight the shaitan.
Fort +18, Reflex +18, Will +17
Front Row
Opponent: Golem
- - -
Conditions: Flying, Freedom of Movement, Hero’s Feast, Heroism, Stoneskin (70/160hp)
Equipped: Shield
Shield Melee: Attack: BAB 17/12/7/2, Str +7, Focus +2, Magic +5, (flurry -2) Damage: Str +7, Bash +1, Magic +5, Specialization +4 (crit: 20)
Shield Ranged: Attack: BAB 17/12/7/2, Dex +2, Focus +2, Magic +5 (flurry -2) Range: 20’, -1 per increment
Shield DR: magic, cold iron, silver, alignment, adamantine
Silver Blanch, Cold Iron Arrows: 12/12; Ghost Salt, Cold Iron Arrows 8/8
Improved Iron Will (re-roll will save): 1/1
Martial Flexibility (1x immediate, 3x swift): 10/11
Knockout (DC 25, 1d6r): 2/3
Shield Bearer (free, adjacent ally +2 AC (trait)): 1/1
Ironfang Survivor (free, roll twice vs goblinoid (intimidate, sense motive, stealth)): 1/1
Champion Defense (Fort save DC damage dealt to take half damage >0): 1/1
Shield (daylight: 1/1, 60m, 60’r) (determination: 1/1, 5d8+10 >0)
Cap (re-roll failed mind-affecting effect): 1/1
Gem of Seeing (true seeing): 30/30m (5m increments)
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After a scratch from the shaitan, and still flying in the air, Faolan concentrates on the foe before him, bashing away as best he can!
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(hero, feast, higher)
Round 2
Shoot the shaitan.
Bazsil shoots the geniejerk while keeping his ass off the ground.
to hit; (+heroism,+PBS)
piercing damage. + vs. evil
to hit;
piercing damage. + vs. evil
to hit;
piercing damage. + vs. evil
1) +4 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution
2) +4 morale bonus on Will saving throws
3) +1 to dodge AC (+2 for guarded stance,-1 for song)
4) You cannot use any Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except Acrobatics, Fly, Intimidate, and Ride) or use any ability that requires concentration.
5) +1 insight AC vs Outsiders and Aberrations
6) +1d6 damage vs. evil outsiders and considered good-aligned
7) Weapons gain good/evil/chaotic/lawful for overcoming DR
8) +2 resistance bonus vs. spells or effects with an alignment descriptor or that come from an outsider or aberration while raging
9) +Once per song, as a swift action that costs 2 rounds of rage, the user can call upon the spirits’ favor. Using auspicious mark grants her a +1d6 bonus on one d20 roll she has just made. She can call on the auspicious mark after seeing the result of the d20 roll.
[ dice]1d20+22[/dice] to hit; ()
slashing damage.
[ dice]1d20+13[/dice] to hit; ( )
slashing damage.
[ dice]1d20+8[/dice] to hit; ( )
slashing damage.
[ dice]1d20+19[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+9[/dice] piercing damage.
[ dice]1d20+14[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+9[/dice] piercing damage.
[ dice]1d20+9[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+9[/dice] piercing damage.
HP: 168/168
DR 1/—
AC: 29 (9 armor, 4 dex, 3 nat, 3 def)
L1: 0/6 used (CLW*0, Ident*0, FF*0, Grease*0, Vanish*0, LibCom*0)
L2: 2/6 used (Invis*0, Gallant*0, Heroism*2, Blister*0, BDash*0)
L3: 4/6 used (GHope*1,Haste*1,InvisSpher*1,JJ*1,SeeInv*0)
L4: 4/5 used (DDoor*3,Echo*1,FoM*0,GrInv*0)
L5: 0/4 used (MassClw*3,DefSong*0,GDisMag*0,JoyRapt)
L6: 0/2 used (Brill Inspire*0,WavesEct*0)
[spoiler=Ferverous Blessing Round 1/17] [ /spoiler]
Kenning: 0/2 used
Words:17/37 used
Battlecries: 0/3 used (+1 morale to hit;+4 morale to fear saves 1 minute)
Ironfangedness: 0/1 used
Extend Lesser: 2/6 used
Dbane Arrows: 0/3 used
HuBane Arrows: 0/3 used
Defiant Luck: 0/1 used
Inexplicable Luck: 0/1 used
Nice boots of Flyin': 1/3 used
Smite: not used
Grit: not used
Panache: are you kidding me?
Ki: not used
Rage: maybe later
[spoiler=Bazsil's Deep Song of Wrath] Bazsil has activated his bard like song. You can opt in or opt out. Your choice...but you get all or none of the below. Bazsil will be opting in because that's what he does. You get:
1) +4 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution
2) +4 morale bonus on Will saving throws
3) +1 to dodge AC (+2 for guarded stance,-1 for song)
4) You cannot use any Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except Acrobatics, Fly, Intimidate, and Ride) or use any ability that requires concentration.
5) +1 insight AC vs Outsiders and Aberrations
6) +1d6 damage vs. evil outsiders and considered good-aligned
7) Weapons gain good/evil/chaotic/lawful for overcoming DR
8) +2 resistance bonus vs. spells or effects with an alignment descriptor or that come from an outsider or aberration while raging
9) +Once per song, as a swift action that costs 2 rounds of rage, the user can call upon the spirits’ favor. Using auspicious mark grants her a +1d6 bonus on one d20 roll she has just made. She can call on the auspicious mark after seeing the result of the d20 roll.[ /spoiler]
[spoiler=Battle Cry (+1 morale to hit, +4 vs. fear)]
Benefit: A number of times per day equal to your Charisma bonus, you can let out a battle cry as a swift action. When you do, allies within 30 feet who can hear you gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against fear. This effect lasts for 1 minute.
If an ally is under the effect of this feat and fails a saving throw, she can choose to end the battle cry’s effect on her to reroll the failed save against a fear effect. The ally must take the result of the reroll, even if it’s lower. Each ally can use this effect only once per use of this feat.
[/ spoiler]
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Bor splits his body apart, defensilively holding the golem at bay. "Focus on me big guy."
HP 182/182 (MI =5)
AC 34 (38 w/ SoF; +4 vs Goblinoids; DR/2- Goblinoid)
Spells Used:
(1st) Shield of Faith
(2nd) Mirror Image
(3rd) Magic Circle vs Evil
(4th)
(5th) Nightmare
(6th) Heroes' Feast
(7th)
(8th)
(9th)
Vision of Madness 8/10
Aura of Madness 16/17
Sudden Shift 10/10
Master's Illusion 17/17
Griffon Wondrous Figurine 2/2 week
CPE 3/3 (8d6)
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Your all out assault proves more than the messenger was prepared for. The genie is pierced by multiple arrows and attacked by an elemental while Faolan completely dismantles the iron golem without it fighting back.
Seeing how completely overmatched he is, Shaakhib sinks into the earth. While Krowe no doubt orders his elemental to give chase, the shaitan is far too fast.
The pechs jumped into action to avoid being hurt, but also free Faolan from the dome of stone. One of them uses magic to break down the barrier, freeing him and revealing a completely destroyed iron golem.
Bazsil waits to hear from the pechs, if they feel they are still in danger. If not, he is ready to go talk to the recalcitrant earth force that needs a talking to.
"How far away is that other guy?"
Faolan cheers as the peck remove the dome surrounding him and he flies forth. "So the shaitan ran huh, rather than face you? Excellent!"
"Let's find this guy."
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The pechs are mightily impressed by your ability in battle. They offer you two huts and all the stew you can eat. You may rest for the night or proceed immediately. They ply you with questions about humanoids and the Material plane either way.
Moving to a section of the wall within their cavern, Sebrenar makes some gestures and presses a few sections. Part of the wall slides back and you see a room beyond. "That there is the Archive, within which ye'll find Ziguch. Best of luck to ya strangers."
Swirling black-and-white sand covers the floor of this grand cavern. A large crystalline oval is set in the only worked surface of the cave: a smooth white wall at the eastern end. Paintings of stylized insects and tiny people cover the walls, depicting scenes of construction, planting, and worship.
”Yes, let us rest for the night…if not in the huts, but in Krowe’s Magnificent Nest,” Bazsil agrees to sleep after a long long long day of storming embattled cities and transversing planes.
"Sure, I can rest. Good food, good people, the threat of another assault. What's not to like!?" he laughs heartily.
He digs into the stew and, when it's not his turn to keep watch, sleeps soundly. He looks forward to the next day and an invasion deeper into enemy territory.
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Though Bor wishes to push into the fray as his adrenaline is pumping he fully understands they need to pause and figure out a plan. [b]"Let's rest for the night then and charge to our deaths in the morning. Let tonight's festivities ring clear to their Citadel and bring fear to them.
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"You could say I'm hungry...or a might bit pech-ish if you would," Bazsil says as he struts around the Manificent Nest in only a bath towel after a lazy dip in the hot pools.
Bazsil will magic himself up in the morning, feeling refreshed and ready to talk to gigantic earth spirits.
”Let’s go! Up and at them!”
Despite a full buffet in the magic mansion Krowe eats just a little for breakfast. His magic restored, he casts a couple long term spells before the group enters the secret archive.
As they descend, Krowe calls to the Old Master.
”Ziguch! Sebrenar has sent us to find you! Hello!!?”
Faolan enjoys the buffing of heroism and the lovely heroes’ feast (how many temp hp?).
He readies his shield, just in case, but has his other hand free as usual. He flies just above the party, and slightly ahead (typically just 5’ up).
Faolan calls out as he goes, looking for their secretive leader.
Round 1
Cast Haste.
Will
Bazsil casts Haste, uncertain about the sleepy things.
[ dice]1d20+22[/dice] to hit; ()
slashing damage.
[ dice]1d20+13[/dice] to hit; ( )
slashing damage.
[ dice]1d20+8[/dice] to hit; ( )
slashing damage.
[ dice]1d20+19[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+9[/dice] piercing damage.
[ dice]1d20+14[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+9[/dice] piercing damage.
[ dice]1d20+9[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d8+9[/dice] piercing damage.
HP: 168/168
DR 1/—
AC: 29 (9 armor, 4 dex, 3 nat, 3 def)
L1: 0/6 used (CLW*0, Ident*0, FF*0, Grease*0, Vanish*0, LibCom*0)
L2: 2/6 used (Invis*0, Gallant*0, Heroism*2, Blister*0, BDash*0)
L3: 0/6 used (GHope*0,Haste*0,InvisSpher*0,JJ*0,SeeInv*0)
L4: 1/5 used (DDoor*0,Echo*1,FoM*0,GrInv*0)
L5: 0/4 used (MassClw*0,DefSong*0,GDisMag*0,JoyRapt)
L6: 0/2 used (Brill Inspire*0,WavesEct*0)
[spoiler=Ferverous Blessing Round 1/17] [ /spoiler]
Kenning: 0/2 used
Words:17/37 used
Battlecries: 0/3 used (+1 morale to hit;+4 morale to fear saves 1 minute)
Ironfangedness: 0/1 used
Extend Lesser: 2/6 used
Dbane Arrows: 0/3 used
HuBane Arrows: 0/3 used
Defiant Luck: 0/1 used
Inexplicable Luck: 0/1 used
Nice boots of Flyin': 1/3 used
Smite: not used
Grit: not used
Panache: are you kidding me?
Ki: not used
Rage: maybe later
[spoiler=Bazsil's Deep Song of Wrath] Bazsil has activated his bard like song. You can opt in or opt out. Your choice...but you get all or none of the below. Bazsil will be opting in because that's what he does. You get:
1) +4 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution
2) +4 morale bonus on Will saving throws
3) +1 to dodge AC (+2 for guarded stance,-1 for song)
4) You cannot use any Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except Acrobatics, Fly, Intimidate, and Ride) or use any ability that requires concentration.
5) +1 insight AC vs Outsiders and Aberrations
6) +1d6 damage vs. evil outsiders and considered good-aligned
7) Weapons gain good/evil/chaotic/lawful for overcoming DR
8) +2 resistance bonus vs. spells or effects with an alignment descriptor or that come from an outsider or aberration while raging
9) +Once per song, as a swift action that costs 2 rounds of rage, the user can call upon the spirits’ favor. Using auspicious mark grants her a +1d6 bonus on one d20 roll she has just made. She can call on the auspicious mark after seeing the result of the d20 roll.[ /spoiler]
[spoiler=Battle Cry (+1 morale to hit, +4 vs. fear)]
Benefit: A number of times per day equal to your Charisma bonus, you can let out a battle cry as a swift action. When you do, allies within 30 feet who can hear you gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against fear. This effect lasts for 1 minute.
If an ally is under the effect of this feat and fails a saving throw, she can choose to end the battle cry’s effect on her to reroll the failed save against a fear effect. The ally must take the result of the reroll, even if it’s lower. Each ally can use this effect only once per use of this feat.
[/ spoiler]
Fort +18, Reflex +18, Will +17
Front Row
Opponent: None
- - -
Conditions: Flying, Freedom of Movement, Heroes’ Feast, Heroism, Haste
Shield Melee: Attack: BAB 17/12/7/2, Str +7, Focus +2, Magic +5, (flurry -2) Damage: Str +7, Bash +1, Magic +5, Specialization +4 (crit: 20)
Shield Ranged: Attack: BAB 17/12/7/2, Dex +2, Focus +2, Magic +5 (flurry -2) Range: 20’, -1 per increment
Shield DR: magic, cold iron, silver, alignment, adamantine
Silver Blanch, Cold Iron Arrows: 12/12; Ghost Salt, Cold Iron Arrows 8/8
Improved Iron Will (re-roll will save): 1/1
Martial Flexibility (1x immediate, 3x swift): 10/11
Knockout (DC 25, 1d6r): 2/3
Shield Bearer (free, adjacent ally +2 AC (trait)): 1/1
Ironfang Survivor (free, roll twice vs goblinoid (intimidate, sense motive, stealth)): 1/1
Champion Defense (Fort save DC damage dealt to take half damage >0): 1/1
Shield (daylight: 1/1, 60m, 60’r) (determination: 1/1, 5d8+10 >0)
Cap (re-roll failed mind-affecting effect): 1/1
Gem of Seeing (true seeing): 30/30m (5m increments)
- - -
vs DC 16
Faolan yawns, for after all he can't quite help himself to that much,
He moves up to be between the party and the newcomers, and though he holds his shield at the ready, he does not yet strike. ”Are they enemies Bazsil? I mean, what if they’re the servants of the guy we’re supposed to meet? Can any of you talk to ‘em?”
”Good question, Faolan,” Bazsil looks at the foes and wonders what they might be.
Know (Planes)
”Krowe? What do you think?” Bazsil asks, happy to have acted quickly to speed up the party, but also hoping conflict is not needed.
Here's my other three.
vs DC 16
vs DC 16
vs DC 16
vs DC 16
Faolan nearly teeters as he moves forward, but he catches himself.
Will
Will
Will
Will
Bazsil wonders if he knows things.