You know I somehow had a strong feeling that Zeladiel would crit him with an arrow. Despite that being the only arrow shot of the combat, practically needing the 20/20 (he needed 20/19 as it turns out) and with a fort enchant on his armour. Amazing.
I was fully expecting it not to convert. I'm pleased it did in such a spectacular fashion. My life is complete- you can kill me now. :-)
Had to triple check hp as Grall's hit will reduce the priest to 1hp. Can't make this stuff up. Current AC is 23 for the purposes of Nuveril's narrative.
Sweet, here's hoping for the Nuveril crit for a great ending to this chapter!
I figured two hits from me would probably drop him....
I also have several force missiles that can finish the job. :-)
Sweet, here's hoping for the Nuveril crit for a great ending to this chapter!
I figured two hits from me would probably drop him....
I wouldn't call it the end just yet. We still have Rokova/Zayfied to deal with I suspect that he has been the "?" in the init order.
True....
I also have several force missiles that can finish the job. :-)
Aye he's not making another turn unfortunately but think how much drama there will be if Nuveril misses and Zeladiel has to finish the job (ignoring the fact he dealt a combined 85hp of damage).
Sad face he never got in the optimal position to try his bouncing murderous command but he did spend every 3rd and 4th level slot and most of his 2nd levels.
You people cursed me. Too much pressure! :P
I laughed so hard when I read Joana's IC post the person in the next office came over to see what was so funny.
Zeladiel blows the smoke from the end of his revolver, twirls it round his index finger and slides it smoothly back into its holster. He tips his white hat at the onlookers, swings up onto his horse and rides off into the sunset.
Possibly to take a tomahawk in the back. :-)
You have an adept to take your frustrations out on??? lol
I think everyones got to feature their particular strengths at some point in this battle. I am really pleased how it has played out (aside from Sajan dying obviously :) ) even if it is has been so long (and with Nuveril no doubt rueing that miss for a good while).
The blow takes the Djinn in the back...but does Grall sever the Djinn's spine?
Not quite at the point of revealing ACs for this fight but I will say that made me double check his AC calculations and Grall's to hit to make sure there were no errors :)
I note the spiritual ally is still on the map. Wondering if it just hangs around doing nothing without being directed or if it will keep attacking the last target it was given until the duration expires. Could get ugly for Linah. ;P
It can no longer be directed so it will continue to move after and attack Linah. It is (visibly) fairly slow though so she should be able to keep away until its duration expires (assuming she pays attention :)).
Edit:Actually on double check I'm now convinced that is wrong. There are some noteworthy differences in the description and spiritual hammer. In particular it takes a swift action from the caster to move. So ruling is it stays where it is vaguely hoping Linah will move adjacent to it before the duration expires.
Not quite at the point of revealing ACs for this fight but I will say that made me double check his AC calculations and Grall's to hit to make sure there were no errors :)The blow takes the Djinn in the back...but does Grall sever the Djinn's spine?
Yeah I was really hoping for a better roll on the confirm, I was thinking about AC 27-28 would get it done. It would have been nice to chop him almost in half with one blow since he didn't get to drop the cleric...yes I am greedy for the glory! lol
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Its worth asking this as I plan my next character- does anyone have a particular problem with my char making heavy use of the Sunder maneuver? People often took issue with it in 3.5 but its a lot easier to restore a destroyed item in PF and I can always choose to leave a sundered item at 1hp (still enough to give it the broken condition).
Checking in to say that i've been busy at worl and now i'm at my niece's birtjday party. If the spirit ally gets to close to Linah she eill come out of her delay and move away.
Its worth asking this as I plan my next character- does anyone have a particular problem with my char making heavy use of the Sunder maneuver? People often took issue with it in 3.5 but its a lot easier to restore a destroyed item in PF and I can always choose to leave a sundered item at 1hp (still enough to give it the broken condition).
Go for it.
I don't have a problem with Sunder, but as it's quite unlikely we're going to be battling many Big Bads with Small-sized gear, I don't really have a dog in the fight. Grall and your own new PC are the most likely to be affected: Khalid isn't getting rid of Tempest anytime soon, and Linah and Zeladiel use more spells than weapons.
It does affect everyone in reduced treasure share...you break the weapons that just means we have to spend a bunch to get them to re-sale value.
That being said when the BBEG is wielding a awesome Falchion Grall would just ask you to keep it in mind. Now the pleebs wielding +1 clubs he doesn't really care about :)
Part of this is metgaming so if you want to have this build go for it...you can just get yelled at in character!
No problems, but as we go up levels, weapons become less dangerous. Some critters you want to use weapons as their natural abilities and attacks are much worse. :-)
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Wasn't intending it to be a one trick pony so that's not an issue.
Grall, Make Whole is free and on the spell lists of both our primary casters; unlike in 3.5, it can repair destroyed items.
The only potential cost is for a really powerful weapon that our casters can't handle. Even then... its a low level spell so its not that costly even at high CL.
I am inclined to take you into narrative mode for the rest of the chapter (as opposed to a remaining room by room while you slowly get through remaining guardians / traps).
Basically let me know anything specific and I'll weave that in. Unless told otherwise, I'll assume a quick-loot, search for prisoners and that your taking Sajan's body with you.
The priest is alive, but has about 30 temporary hp keeping him so, so it would take quite a bit of healing to revive him. Don't really think you'd want to but rather than taking the choice out of your hands.
The chapter will end with you a few days travel from the temple with a chance to say your goodbyes.
Not sure where Alex is on his replacement. He'll start with the same gp level as Sajan (his non-consumable items go into the ether sorry). Terok when you have a moment an update on the tresure list would be great. There will be a few things to add but I'd humbly suggest compiling what you've found so far.
I believe I have everything except for the last two encounters....I will confirm tonight and re-post.
Will we level after the narrative?
Not quite at 7th. Current plan is to level you fairly early in chapter 3.
For the treasure list just split the share with Sajan as normal for now.
The treasure list has been posted to the Google site.
Basics:
Counting Sajan's split we each get 9,291.57gp.
There is 10,394.66gp in the party treasury.
Assume we will speak with dead (Sajan) and find out he doesn't want to come back?
Remember you basicaly buy anything from the loot with your gold at the sale price.
Are we going to have to wait until we can possibly go to Katapesh in order to sell most of this stuff?
Thanks a lot!
OK I'm going to need to play with to get real WBL. Is there an easy of way of determining current net equipment share? It will go up a bit from some remaining loot and a gold award and useable will go down a bit because...
Katapesh has a sale limit of 5K (ish I'm not going to worry if its close). Depends on what you want to sell but maybe just the greatsword runs over that. Of course you can take less (the 5K). Not that I think you would.
Aim is to put Alex's new character in the same boat as the rest of you. So he gets the PC non-consumable share. He can have a letter of credit for his equivalent share of the greatsword (and anything else you don't sell) waiting for him in Katapesh. Something to build into his backstory.
So to finalise you'll need a bit more info from me which you'll have shortly and you'll need to finalise your sales (or more accurately which of the more than 5K items you want to sell).
THese are the items over 5K:
greatsword +2 lifestealing 1 25715 25715 12857.5
ring of fire resistance minor 1 12000 12000 6000
Headband of Wisdom + 4 1 16000 16000 8000
Assume Linah will take the headband so just the sword and the ring. Anyone want the ring?
The headband and mithral chain mail is interesting, unless someone else wants them.
I would argue that the +2 mithral chain would be good on Grall. It would send his non-raging AC 21 vs. 18. Maybe Linah wouldn't have to heal him so often then. ;)
As far as Khalid's share goes, I'm thinking I will likely just take the cash value and go from there. Not alot there that interests me that wouldn't be better used by another party member.
I would also say take the value of the Wand of Cure Light in the loot list from the party fund, as we are all likely to benefit from it.
Our system is great for dividing loot, harder to work how much actual WBL you have. Now the value of your stuff has become non-trivial it might be easiest to work you out then take the average.
According to HeroLab, Nuveril's gear totals 17,785 gp. Level 7 WBL is 23,500 so she's a little ahead of the curve with terok's new treasure share.
OK finish your claims first of all and I'll have a look at where you are. With gold I think you'll be around the 20K mark with consumables taking you up to around level 7 WBL. Which is fine by me. I also suspect at this point the town's wealth limit may have some of you holding gold until you can spend it in Katapesh by which you will certainly be 7th.
Alex not so concerned about your build / treasure but more interested at this point in how to work you in.
Zeladiel is mainly interested in the Wand of Summon Monster II which isn't on the list.
He'd also take the Ring of Protection +1, Cloak of Resistance +1 and a Bead of Force depending on his cash. Ideally, he wants his arcane bond +1 Longbow magicked up, but will hafta see what available and how much.
Herolab shows him on 29K but he's carrying that Ring of Fire Resistance, 3 Scrolls of Haste, Grall's 7 Scrolls of Blur, Party Bull's Strength Wand in addition to the Wand of Summon Monster he wants to keep.
In short- I haven't a clue. :-)
Grall would probably take the chainmail since it is Mithral, he won't be able to find a cheaper set. There is nothing else at this time he is interested in and will pocket the rest until Katapesh.
Of course if Linah really wants it Grall would give it to her, she need the protection more than him? Let me know. If course that would put you over your spend limit.
The belt of Con is pretty useful, Linah, do you have a belt yet? Or Maybe Khalid? More HP's and better Fort save...
I will grab a 16STR bow while I am at it.
We should make the scrolls of bulls STR and Resist party items as well as the speak with dead in case we ever need it.
Hmmm, just thinking what is the Armor check penalty for Mithral Chainmail? -5 normally, Mithral makes it -2 does the Masterwork make it -1 or is that built into the Mithral quality?
I am starting to think about 7th level feats...any thoughts? I was thinking lunge for the reach attacks maybe...or cleave...I could also go extra rage power and improved DR to put me to DR/4, the I would be at DR/6 at 8th...DR/6 actually starts to make a difference.
6K for Zeladiel to enchant his bow so he'll need Katapesh/his master for that.
I believe Nuveril has the (2nd) con belt.
Mithril is -3 ac I believe. Automatically masterwork so that -1 doesn't stack.
Things like beads of force are probably corner cases in terms of consumables / equipment. You may wish to work out how to handle them.
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The belt of Con is pretty useful, Linah, do you have a belt yet? Or Maybe Khalid? More HP's and better Fort save...
While very useful, Khalid is already using a belt of dexterity, which is in my opinion more useful for him.
Pretty sure the 7th level feat for Khalid is going to be Spring Attack, the only question is if I go Inquisitor or Rogue for 7th level, both have their benefits.
Nuveril's wearing the Con belt we got off the Carrion King. Did we find another one? That'll come out of her share of the loot in this chapter so she's not as far ahead of the wealth curve as I thought. Come to think of it, she got her spiked bashing shield since we left Kelmarane, too, so that'll have to be paid for as well. So that ought to put her pretty much right at WBL.
Are the racial feats from the ARG allowed, Dan? Particularly Improved Low Blow and Risky Striker?
Nice speech from Zeladiel I liked it a lot.
For the ARG I was hoping to ignore it until I had a chance to read it through but I already opened the door with Alex (he was looking at a foehammer when last I heard) so allowing on a by exception basis. Improved Low Blow is fine. Let me have a good think about Risky Striker. Its powerful (better than power attack I think for what it does which is a high bar) but then theres that really big condition that the target has to be large or bigger. And then I don't think its better than reckless abandon (one of the big barb boosts in extending core to APG).
With my aim as always to pretty much stick at the APG power level I'm inclined to allow it but just want to consider for a bit.
Your right and you guys suck for it...lol
I guess next level...still need to think about 7th level feat then. There is Furious Focus so I would have a ridiculous forst attack bonus...
9th level feat is of course improved critical...
9th level feat is of course improved critical...
I'm astounded, astounded I say!
Many fine options for 7th. Isn't there something that lets you throw demi-humans or some such?
Zeladiel's Worth before treasure (IO Khalid for Tiny Hut Spell)
2375 Longbow +1
1000 Pearl of Power
33.5 Gold
31.7 Equipment
25 Spell of Gravity Bow (APG 226)
10 Copy Gravity Bow to spellbook
25 Spell of Memory Lapse (APG 232)
10 Copy Memory Lapse to spellbook
40 Copy Blur to spellbook (c/o Grall)
150 Spell of Create Pit (APG 213)
40 Copy Create Pit to spellbook
150 Spell of Inviibility
40 Copy Invisibility to spellbook
375 Spell of Suggestion (APG 213)
90 Copy Suggestion to spellbook
375 Spell of Tiny Hut
90 Copy Tiny Hut to spellbook
3000 Lesser Elemental Metamagic Rod of Cold
41 Silver Arrows x 10
315 Masterwork Longsword
900 Brooch of Shielding (60)
4800 Sandals of Spider Climbing
13916.2