DM Khel's Tower of the Ironwood Watch (Inactive)

Game Master Khelreddin

As a note we have already passed my fore-knowledge of the scenario.

Hassam notes in common "The drow are an irredeemable and vile force. No good can come from allowing one to live."

”We were trapped here after the battle for the city the surface scum call Celwynvian, long ago as you short-lived ones count time” the drow replies, still cowed – and keeping a wary eye on Mavarion. ”You’d let us leave?” he asks in surprise. ”I can tell my lady that, and we’ll be gone from this place.” He glances at Hassam briefly in confusion when the man switches languages, not appearing to understand.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

"Well, that seems like a good option for both parties involved. However," Mavarion, who usually avoids eye contact, is suddenly staring the drow full in the face, speaking as slowly and clearly as guttural Undercommon allows. "I believe we would also like to know what you and yours have been up to around here since then. You seem a little guilty about something or other."

It is a peculiar sight to see the fierce-countenanced drow warrior swallow loudly in fear, but that is in fact what he does. "Well," he says somewhat reluctantly, "Inexora, priestess of Shax, has found things of value here in the ruins, artifacts of the white-bellied elves who built this place millennia ago. She seeks to leave with them, carrying them to our home."

He goes quiet, but his eyes flick briefly towards the door to the east, as if more secrets might wait there.

"That's a hard no then. In fact we'll be taking those."

Hrolf clocks the dark elf with the butt of his spear knocking him unconscious.

"You heard him. We need to hurry if we're going to catch that witch before she makes off with the relics."

We'll check out the door to the east first.

Mavarion – can you update your hit points in your header? Though the last attack was retconned away, you still took damage from the previous ones, right?

The drow’s head hits the stone floor with a thud as Hrolf ends the conversation with his spear-haft. The Pathfinders open the eastern door onto a dimly-lit room. Yellow puffball fungi nearly a foot in diameter and chunks of orange and purple crystal glow faintly in the gloom of this round chamber. Strange plaster frescoes depicting acts of violence cover the walls, and in the center of the floor stands an altar made of petrified wood that supports a collection of decaying eyeballs laid in an offering bowl like a demented still-life.

A battered elf hangs manacled to the room’s south wall.

As the Pathfinders enter the room, something lets out a deafening shriek! A trio of mind-bending warps in reality appear in the shadows, and fearsome creatures emerge from each one! The first to appear seems to be little but teeth, wings and claws made of solid darkness, with the rest of its form blending into the gloom of the room. The other two figures are darkly handsome humanoids, with batlike wings, curving horns, and bestial legs.

For the shriek, make a DC 17 Will save or be nauseated for 1d4 rounds – if you fail the save, please roll the duration of your nauseated condition.

Let me know what questions you’d like answered about your foes, depending on how much you beat the Knowledge DC’s by.

Round 1 Initiative:
Mavarion
Liam
SD
M
I x 2
Hassam
Hrolf

Mavarion and Liam to start us off! Remember we're in low light.

I did update them. I might be wrong, but two hits (the crits) were retconned away, and the first (and only other) attack that hit me dealt 13 damage, just enough to deplete my Force Ward, listed after burn in my Active Conditions spoiler. While we're on that subject, about how long were we interrogating the drow? I'm guessing a minute or more, I'd like to know because the Ward regenerates at 2 points/minute.

Will (+5 if Hardy): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Mavarion reels slightly from the noise, but holds his ground. His right left hand idly strays to a crossbow at his belt, calling out in a weak imitation of terror, "S-stay back! I-I-I know how t-to use this thing!" Instead of loading and shooting, the crossbow unhooks neatly and swings itself, as is becoming routine for the dwarf's allies.

Empowered TK Blast vs. Orange: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23
Damage, Bludgeoning: 4d6 + 17 ⇒ (2, 6, 3, 4) + 17 = 32
39 damage total on a hit.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Okay, thanks for the clarification on the hit points. Let's say the conversation with the drow lasted1d3 ⇒ 2 minutes.

Mavarion's blast is blocked by the petrified stone altar! Chips of stony wood fly in all directions, but his target is unharmed!

He's got cover.

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Star Reroll: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 4 = 33

Planes: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
Planes: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
DR/resistances/special attacks in that order.

"Oh look, a shadow demon and some incubi and some plant thing I have no idea about." Liam gives the party another Blessing of Razmir before drawing a rod.

Haste! +1 at/ac/ref, +30 speed, +1 extra attack on full attack.

Liam – Shadow demon has DR 10/cold iron or good and is incorporeal. Incubus has DR 10/cold iron or good, immunity to electricity and poison and resistance to acid, cold, and fire 10 – and SR!

The shadowy demon moves its fearsome claws in a series of arcane gestures and the shadows seems to swallow it as it vanishes from sight!

The little plant-man with the shockingly loud scream moves around the altar at Hassam, opening its little mouth wide, wide, wide and biting at the bard!

Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Grab if bite hits: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

The incubus with a slight blue tinge to its skin casts its strikingly handsome eyes over the party, strokes its boldly-cleft chin a moment, then says in the most reasonable tone, ”Master dwarf, I’m so pleased you could join us. Your companion there behind you seems to have been possessed by some fell force! Would you please grab hold of him, for your own safety?”

Mavarion – DC 18 Will save vs suggestion.

The other incubus, its wings the color of dried blood, takes a more direct approach, slashing at Hrolf with a wickedly curved blade!

Scimitar, PA: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 2 = 32
Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 4 = 17

Scimitar, PA: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 2 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 4 = 14

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 14 - 2 = 19
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 4 = 17 + Nonlethal: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10
If that confirms, make a DC 19 Fortitude save or be wracked by pain, becoming sickened for 1d6 ⇒ 2 rounds.

Round 1 Initiative:
Mavarion
Liam
Shadow Demon
Mandragora
Incubus (blue)
Incubus (red)
Hassam
Hrolf

Party is up! Hassam, please make your Will save, DC 17.

Will, Hardy, Heroism: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

Mavarion tilts his head slightly, right hand propping up his chin while his left continues grasping his shield. "A fell force, you say? Well, isn't that distressing, as if we didn't have enough to deal with as Pathfinders...Look out, the fell force is going for you now!" With that, a tiny fiber of Liam's garb unravels itself and is surrounded by a shell of aether, which the dwarf propels at the bluish incubus.

Empowered TK Blast vs Blue: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24
Damage, Slashing: 4d6 + 17 ⇒ (6, 6, 3, 2) + 17 = 34
42 damage total.

"Oh, I'm so sorry," the dwarf grins, his face a perfect blend of maniacal and concerned. He takes his hand from his chin and uncurls his fist, within it a number of little trinkets and trash capable of the same devastation. "The evil spirit jumped from my friend's shoulder to yours. Master demon."

"Wait, what? That was my favorite shirt." Liam has see invisibility up on himself. Is the shadow demon still around?

will save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Hassam finally holds himself together.

know nature: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23

Hassam shouts "Judging from those teeth it's a Mandragora, and a fiendish one at that!"
3 damage to Hrolf, 13 does not grapple me.

know planes: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10

Hassam shouts "Time to be brave!"

Inspire Courage for +3 competence to hit/damage, please also remember flagbearer bonuses.

Hassam then ducks away from the plant and other creatures to enchant his spear.

cast defensively: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

But is unable to finish his versatile weapon spell.

"Drat" Hassam spits as he looses his spell.

Huh, I think we all forgot about that. Ignore the part about you in my post, then.

Hrolf takes 3 of Hassam's damage.

Bodyguard: 2d20 ⇒ (4, 15) = 19

That doesn't confirm. With the bodyguard Hrolf's flatfooted AC is 24.

Hrolf takes the wound in stride and retreats a step while leveling his mighty spear. He grips his mask briefly allowing him to channel the power of the mighty bull and then jabs at the offending incubus.

Primary (aspect, flag, inspire, haste): 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 27

Iterative: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 30

Haste Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 34
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 27

Liam – the shadow demon is using its Shadow Blend ability, so it’s basically concealed in the shadows rather than invisible. So I’m going to say you can’t see it, though I’m open to hearing opposing views or how others have ruled on this question in the past.

Mavarion’s blast, centered on a scrap of Liam’s lucky shirt, smashes the incubus! Hrolf’s spear pokes the demonic foe once, then again! The demon’s otherworldly toughness helps it resist some of the damage, and it still stands, though it’s sorely wounded.

Round 2 Initiative:
Mavarion
Liam
Shadow Demon
Mandragora
Incubus (blue): -66
Incubus (red)
Hassam
Hrolf

Liam is up!

Hoping the shadow demon is in the area, Liam casts a spell causing a giant ball of fire to appear in the room, activating his rod in the process. I can hit all the bad guys without hitting Hassam.

SR vs Blue: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
SR vs Blue: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Ectoplasmic Fireball DC21 for half: 10d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 5, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 5, 5) = 33 If the shadow demon is in the area he will take full damage.

As Liam’s fireball explodes, the incubi seem to bask in the flames, looking for all the world like two idle, handsome lads lolling unconcernedly in a hot tub full of blazing fire! The little plant-man is less fortunate, however, and his pained shrieks are echoed by a wild, moaning howl from the shadows! As the howls subside, Liam feels a dark influence creep into his mind, as if someone is trying to force his very mind from his body!

Liam – DC 19 Will save vs magic jar possession.

The walking plant creature lashes out at Hassam with a pair of long, woody tendrils, covered in bristling spines that drip a bizarre sap!

Slam: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Slam: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Hassam – for each hit, make a DC 17 Fort save vs poison for next 4 rounds or be fatigued and confused per the spell.

The blue-winged incubus takes a step away from the hulking Ulfen, then addresses him in a velvet-smooth voice, ”I think you’ve pointed that spear in this direction enough, don’t you? It’s time to poke the dwarf with it, seems only fair to me.” At the same moment, the red-headed incubus, a devilish smile quirking one corner of his mouth, snaps his fingers and two goat-headed humanoids appear before him! The creatures are covered in mangy gray hide that only partly covers their gaunt, muscled frames – and they swing their filthy halberds at Hrolf and Hassam!

Hrolf – DC 18 Will save vs suggestion.

Halberd vs Hrolf: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 If this hits, make a DC 14 Fort save or contract gray pox.
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Halberd vs Hassam: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 If this hits, make a DC 14 Fort save or contract gray pox.
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Round 3 Initiative:
Shadow Demon: - 23
Mandragora: - 33
Incubus (blue): -66 hp
Incubus (red)
Hassam
Hrolf
Mavarion
Liam

Pathfinders are up.

"That really doesn't sound fair to me, I'll be totally honest," Mavarion half-snarls over the din. "Fact is, I don't think he's pointed his spear at you enough, with a few strong forward thrusts for good measure, so long as I'm being truthful. Might not be the most popular opinion, but I'll come forward with it, I'm not ashamed." As all this is said, a rock about the size of the dwarf's head hovers out of his backpack, and with a rush of sound and a wave of force, it careens at the blue demon!

Empowered TK Blast vs. Blue: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (8) + 22 = 30
Damage, Bludgeoning: 4d6 + 20 ⇒ (5, 4, 4, 4) + 20 = 37
45 damage total.

"Anytime you feel like standing down, that's fine by me. You don't just go up against the Inner Sea's quietest, loudest, most creative, deadliest, and definitely sanest assassin and get away with it, and don't go for his friends and team neither."

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

"That was a mistake." Liam activates the rod again, as a chain of fire arcs from the shadow demon to the mandragora and then to one of the incubi.

SR vs SD?: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
SR vs Blue: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Ectoplasmic, Intensified Burning Arc vs SD Reflex DC20 for half: 12d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 5, 3, 6, 2, 2, 1, 3, 6, 5, 2) = 41
Ectoplasmic Intensified Burning Arc vs Mandra DC18 for half: 6d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 1, 5, 3) = 17
Ectoplasmic Intensified Burning Arc vs Red DC18 for half: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 5) = 15

"Also, Mavarion, you are not all of those things."

One hit one miss, 4 damage to Hrolf.

Fort save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Hassam does not subcumb to the plant brain spores and instead continues to inspire courage in his allies, as he charges up his spear with arcane power and repositions himself as he assaults their enemies.

Arcane Strike and Power Attack, starting with the orange plant creature and then moving on to the red and then blue incubii

attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 22 ⇒ (1) + 22 = 23

Haste attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
damage: 1d8 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29

Iterative attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
damage: 1d8 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28

The halberd misses.

Will: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 = 21

For a moment Hrolf considers stabbing his dwarven companion. Instead he decides to attack the newcomer goat-demons.

Primary (aspect, flag, inspire, haste): 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 31

Iterative: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 27

Haste Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 26

Mav and Liam – excellent repartee! “You are not all of those things” - LOL

Mavarion’s flung stone smashes the blue incubus in its chiseled chin, dropping the demonic charmer to the floor! The fire of Liam’s spell once again seems to not bother the other incubus, though he does turn up his perfect nose a bit at the smell of burning fungus in the air.

The shadow demon’s moans of pain are much less pronounced this time, and are nearly drowned out by the shrieks from the little-plant fellow. Fortunately, those shrieks end rather abruptly as the mandragora succumbs to the fire!

Hassam stabs the red incubus once, then again, earning a sneer of the demon’s perfectly formed lip! Hrolf’s spear perforates one of the goat-headed demons twice, ending its brief visit to the Prime Material Plane!

Mavarion feels a dark force creeping around the edges of his brain, making him wonder if he truly is going mad at last!

Mavarion - DC 19 Will save vs magic jar possession.

The remaining incubus gives all the Pathfinders a seductive, sidelong look, kindling a spark of excitement and interest in each of them, before he turns away in disdain, causing each of them to think, Oh no! I was going to ask him to dance with me at the Grand Convocation! And now he doesn’t like me!

DC 19 Will save vs crushing despair.

The remaining schir attacks Hrolf with his filthy halberd!

Halberd vs Hrolf: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 2 = 19 If this hits, make a DC 14 Fort save or contract gray pox.
Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 6 = 20

Round 4 Initiative:
Shadow Demon: - 33
Incubus (red): - 37
Schir
Hassam
Hrolf
Mavarion
Liam

Wow, that was a mighty round for you guys, can you do it again?

Will, Hardy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

Mavarion sniffles slightly, saddened by the demon's reproach, but more so by Liam's remark. "Why no, Liam, no I have not shattered your ego in the past 30 seconds, thank you for asking," he whispers, a single tear running down his cheek. "Granted, I know who's causing this, and that's the demon. Maybe I'll feel better when we bash his fiendish skull in. Hey, Ugly, care to dance? Or are you too good for me?!"

Empowered TK Blast, Bonuses, Penalties vs. Red: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31
Damage, Blugeoning: 4d6 + 18 ⇒ (2, 1, 2, 1) + 18 = 24
27 damage total.

will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Hassam continues to inspire courage, his morale not shaken by the demon's words. He'd prefer a dance with his wife anyway.

Hassam assaults the remaining incubus before moving on to the summoned critter.

Attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32
damage: 1d8 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26

Attack Haste: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37 crit threat
damage: 1d8 + 22 ⇒ (3) + 22 = 25

Iterative Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
damage: 1d8 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29

haste crit confirm: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31
extra crit damage: 2d8 + 44 ⇒ (1, 1) + 44 = 46

not breaking cold iron/good DR

Mavarion – unfortunately, since you failed the Will save, you are now under the control of the shadow demon, which is going to redirect your attack at Liam, since he keeps blasting the wee little incorporeal essence of evil darkness with ectoplasmic spells. Good thing you rolled crap damage, eh?

I also need another DC 19 Will save from Mavarion vs crushing despair, which might be a good thing at this point.

Mavarion’s banter ceases and an evil grin – even more evil than his usual evil grin – mars the dwarf’s features. He spins and directs his telekinetic blast at his own companion, smashing Liam rather than the red-winged stud across the room!

Nevertheless, Hassam destroys the red incubus with two fierce jabs of the spear, then stabs the goat-headed demon for good measure!

Round 4 Initiative:
Shadow Demon: - 33
Schir: -24
Hassam
Hrolf
Mavarion (possessed)
Liam

Hrolf and Liam!

It looks like Marvion forgot his heroism.

Will: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 2 = 25

Having little time for foolish dancing, Hrolf's heart is not broken by the incubus's glance. He turns his spear on the remaining goat-demon.

Primary (aspect, flag, inspire, haste): 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 28

Iterative: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 29

Haste Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 31

Sorry, I didn't notice the part about the magic jar, the Will save was for crushing despair but it looks like it'll be used against possession instead. I will make the save against despair below. And also, I did include the heroism, sadly, that is calculated into my header right now. So unfortunately I am still possessed. Kill that pesky shadow demon!

Will vs. Crushing Despair: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

Mavarion is not quite as affected as he thought by the taunt of the incubus, but feels himself shunted into a mental sort of cage within his own mind by the shadow demon. He looks helplessly on as his body continues his assault, but against Liam instead!

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Liam is curiously disappointed that he can't dance with the now deceased incubus. He then effortlessly casts a spell as he fades from sight before getting out of dodge. Auto the concentration check for Vanish.

Oh good, I do get to possess the mad dwarf! To keep it fun for Mavarion, why don’t you keep rolling the attacks and such, doing your best to avoid AoO’s and all like you’d normally do? If you’d like to RP the struggle to regain control or sabotage your possessor’s shots, all the better! With Liam gone, your new target is 1d2 ⇒ 1 Hrolf!

Liam – please update your HP to include the damage from Mav’s blast.

Though Hrolf doesn’t seem like the dancing type, he wields his spear so nimbly as he slays the goat-demon that one might think otherwise. Liam opts to disappear from view, now that Mavarion seems to be playing for the other team.

The shadow demon takes a step to one side, then points a clawed hand at Hassam and Hrolf and a bolt of lightning blasts them both! It then disappears into the shadows again! The red dot on the map is the last place anyone saw the shadow demon.

Electricity: 10d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 6, 6, 6, 2, 5, 1, 5) = 37

DC 19 Will save to recognize shadow evocation and only take 20% damage. DC 19 Reflex save for half damage. If you make them both, you only take 10% damage, right?

Round 5 Initiative:
Shadow Demon: - 33
Hassam
Hrolf
Mavarion (possessed)
Liam

Party is up, though perhaps a bit confused by their dwarven buddy’s actions.

Unable to quickly step away from his former companion, Mavarion's body makes to tumble away from the Ulfen and his long spear. The dwarf unleashes a litany of profanity within his own mind, to no avail.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

Taking a few seconds extra to understand the dwarf's esoteric technique, the possessing force clumsily shapes an aether shell around a pebble on the ground and hucks it at Hrolf!

Normal TK Blast, Current Bonuses: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
Damage, Bludgeoning: 4d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 3) + 13 = 24

However, the ability is new and different to the possessing demon, and combined with the loss of Hassam's power, the pebble misses by several inches. Mavarion mentally grins smugly, despite all.

I figured spells Liam and Hrolf cast on me would still be working, but Hassam's Flagbearer and Inspire Courage would not as they are more temporary effects targeting current allies.

Unfortunately, I don't think Hrolf has a way to break the possession. We'll just have to take advantage of Mavarion's nice burn padding.

Hrolf growls and turns his spear on the dwarf. Celestial: "Bring him down! It's the only way to force the demon out."

Primary (aspect, flag, inspire, haste): 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 32
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 30

Iterative: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 31
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 26

Haste Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 31
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 = 30

Good people - I've just realized, based on the description of magic jar, that the demon could not have attacked while his soul is riding Mav's body like a poorly-trained nag. As a result, please disregard the lightning bolt attack on Hrolf and Hassam - which, now that I read his post, Hrolf has already done!

Yup!

Also, I've positioned the chained up elf on the map (remember him?), in case anyone decides to set off more fireballs.

Liam readies himself to smite the shadow demon if it should show up again.

Hassam is up to finish the round.

Is Mavarion still up?

5 more hit points and I'll be unconscious but stable, but yeah, I'm still up.

Is Mavarion still up?

No, he chucked a TK pebble at Hrolf this round already. The odd thing is, Mav's now kind of on the other team - and the shadow demon can't do anything while he's controlling Mavarion, so there isn't really anything for me to do during initiative now, until you guys put Mav down or break the control.

I think he means 'up' as in conscious and attacking the party.

I assumed Mavarion would be unconscious. Can I change my action to rectify his condition? If so, the magic missile will go towards him instead. I'm sorry. :(

ack sorry for delay

Hassam moves up and takes cover in the doorway as he continues his inspirational speach and stabs the dwarf in a desperate attempt to save Hrolf.

Attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
damage: 1d8 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26

Oops, got ninja'd by Mav and didn't see his post. Yes, Liam can change his magic missile target, though I think Hassam's attack would do the trick also. More post later, just got off a redeye flight.

Okay, with Mav unconscious – and me continuing to play a bit fast and loose with the magic jar rules, it turns out – I’m going to call this one, rather than have you guys play ‘chase the wounded shadow-blended demon as it tries (and likely fails) to possess the other two Pathfinders in the room’.

Mavarion drops to the ground, his companions’ combined attacks overpowering even his mighty telekinetic protections. Hassam feels a peculiar pushing feeling in his mind, but it fades and then vanishes altogether. For a long moment, the room is silent, until the elf shackled to the wall lets out a low groan.

Once the shadow has left, Liam moves towards Mavarion to heal him. "Someone check on the elf there. I'll handle him."

CLW: 12d8 + 12 ⇒ (2, 4, 8, 2, 7, 3, 8, 4, 6, 3, 3, 5) + 12 = 67 You should be close to full sans burn.

"Ow..." Mavarion groans slightly, accepting any proferred hands up. "Sorry 'bout that, I wasn't myself. I trust you guys cleared up in there? Damn demons..."