Ignatius can feel the spell's strength, but the Pathfinder elite's strength is stronger still. The Blade barrier drops, giving a clear view to the room beyond...
The most noticeable and harrowing feature of this room is the 60-foot-tall statue of Angazhan carved into the west wall. At its feet stands a candle-laden altar, upon which a female human lies bound. Two giant murals flank the statue, painted with mud, blood, and more unmentionable substances. Like much of the rest of the cave, vines cover the ceiling, though these vines hang fifty feet or more above the ground.
Dominating it all is a HUGE armored ape. He is gaunt and corpse-like. Frightening intelligence burns in his eyes and a bubble of magic surrounds his form. (Include a Knowledge (Religion) check on your next post.) He wields a terrible looking spear, but the words of magic escape his lips.
Hiding in the vines above is a powerful silverback gorilla.
The massive ape speaks a few simple words to his god and Ignatius feels his body withering under the unholy magic. Ignatius take 86 points of damage or 60 on a DC 21 WILL save.
Roos searches for loot whilst Iggy does his magic tricks...
Perception:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
I was hoping the man would fall near Roak who could then take a baseball swing at the falling man and hit a home run
And then the world upended itself with more combat..."Ummm Darius I think the big guy is waiting for you" Roos says and then he resumes singing while moving away from the grape ape for fear of taking massive damage...
cant access the map right now so can someone please move me away from the ape if he is near me
That would have been awesome! Roos, there's no need to search. They have loin clothes and spears, nothing more. You're still welcomed to take your normal turn.
HP 159/159 (215/215); AC 22 (20), T 15, F 19, CMD 35(32); F +13(18), R +7, W +5(8) <+9 morale bonus vs. spells, SNA, SLA>; Init +3 Perc +18<Darkvision 60'>; Rage: 8/34; Boots of Speed 4/10;
This was tricky. There was no good way to engage the enemy this round.
Roakar will swiftly move up 50 ft to plant himself at the front of battle. As he is moving he drops his longbow and draws his hammer. Upon reaching his chosen spot, Roakar sets his feet and braces his lucerne hammer in case the gorilla charges him (ready attack when gorilla in range). Roakar will also activate come and get me, hoping to lure the gorilla into overextending itself on its attack.
Question: How far out does the magic bubble extend from the huge armored lich?
HP 159/159 (215/215); AC 22 (20), T 15, F 19, CMD 35(32); F +13(18), R +7, W +5(8) <+9 morale bonus vs. spells, SNA, SLA>; Init +3 Perc +18<Darkvision 60'>; Rage: 8/34; Boots of Speed 4/10;
I believe Haste is up for this round and then the next 2.
The bubble is pretty much around him, not extending any futher (10' radius.
Shirley:
Antilife Shell, righteous might, shield of faith, divine power
Heal DC 15:
The gorilla is very pregnant.
The party moves into position, preparing for a massive melee. The gorilla roars in Darius's face and begins tearing at him, ignoring the stony skin he offers:
The massive ape sees the man prepare for melee, and he opts instead to call down the might of his Demon Lord as a cold, cloying miasma of greasy darkness bursts into the room engulfing Roakar, Roos, and Ignatius.
Roos: Take 25 damage and are sickened for 4 rounds (Will DC 19 to half damage and ignore sick.)
Igantius: Take 41 damage and are sickened for 4 rounds (Will DC 19 to half damage and ignore sick.)
Roakar: Take 16 damage. Will DC 19 for half.
Round 5:
Baddies: Unholy Blight
Osric: Go
Darius: Go
Ignatius: Go
Roos: Go
Roakar: Go
HP 159/159 (215/215); AC 22 (20), T 15, F 19, CMD 35(32); F +13(18), R +7, W +5(8) <+9 morale bonus vs. spells, SNA, SLA>; Init +3 Perc +18<Darkvision 60'>; Rage: 8/34; Boots of Speed 4/10;
I guess they took some wiggle room when they decided to put a huge creature in a 10 ft radius effect
Will Save:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30
Roakar shrugs off the vast majority of the magic assault. Rokar takes 8 damage
Seeing who his true foe is in this cave, Roakar pounces across (15ft) the cave floor yelling "BAD MAGIC!" He gives no care to his own defense Activates come and get me hoping to draw his enemy into provoking additional attacks.
His first attack is unlike most as he bundles up his anger and unleashes it not upon his foe but upon the bubble of magic surrounding him.
Spell Sunder (sunder attempt in place of an attack) - +3 lucerne hammer, raging, reckless abandon, power attack, charge, haste, inspire courage, strength surge:1d20 + 41 ⇒ (12) + 41 = 53
Permanently dispels the magic bubble (anti-life shell) if the apes CMD is 43 or lower.
Technically they fit in it, but the corners are a bit weird.
The Ape, magically inclined as he is, thinks he's better than any hairless cousin, he stays on the defensive and does not take the AoOs
The antilife shell shatters under the barbarian's fury and skill. Then Roakar batters the ape with such force that Roos will write an epic poem about it after all is said and done. The Huge ape shudders and whimpers in pain, but does not drop!
Round 5:
Baddies: Unholy Blight
Osric: Go
Darius: Go
Ignatius: Go
Roos: Go
Roakar: metric ton of damage.
Roos gets hit with the cold greasy darkness and tries to stiffen his resolve to push through...
WIL+Charmed Life:1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 = 16
wow seriously dice...? i needed a 5 or better and you give me a 2...
So Roos is now sickened...and stubles out of the sick zone if possible...does that stop his singing? If it does he still has lingering performance going...
then Roos will cast Good Hope on his friends as he grabs his stomach due to sickness...
Subjects gain +2 on attack rolls, damage rolls, saves, and checks.
HP: 14/138 , Init +3, AC: 23, T: 12, FF: 21, CMD: 29, F: +18, R: +12, W: +18 <+2 vs Evil, Evasion, no Food/ Water, Native Outsider, Imune to Fog/Mist/Smoke and Evil Possesion or Mind-Control>Fly 30', Swim 30", Move 30', Perception +10 <Darkvision 60ft>, <Read/Understand all Languages, Ant Haul, Trail of Roses, Ride the Waves>, NG Male Aasimar Cleric 15, Sunflare: +15/+10/+5, 1d6+18+1d6 Acid (15/x2) S, 5,274-18, Roakar
For ease of reference, if all this works, that's a:
DC 20 Will for Heal = 126/63 (Can not Kill/Destroy)
DC 22 Will for Channel Smite = 48/24 (Can Kill/Destroy)
(All Positive Energy)
and
two DC 20 Refl for Cold "lightning bolt" = 42/21
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My Favored Class Bonus is: Cleric Add +1/2 to damage when using positive energy against undead or using Alignment Channel to damage evil outsiders.
I also have the Sun Domain: Sun's Blessing (Su): Whenever you channel positive energy to harm undead creatures, add your cleric level to the damage dealt. Undead do not add their channel resistance to their saves when you channel positive energy.
HP 159/159 (215/215); AC 22 (20), T 15, F 19, CMD 35(32); F +13(18), R +7, W +5(8) <+9 morale bonus vs. spells, SNA, SLA>; Init +3 Perc +18<Darkvision 60'>; Rage: 8/34; Boots of Speed 4/10;
Roakar is in such a state of mind that he no longer trusts magic from any source. ALL magic is BAD MAGIC.
Will save vs Good Hope:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39Shrugged off that buff like a boss!
The Pathfinders rush the Great Ape after Roakar's onslaught. Osric follow sup with an arrow that almost drops the beast. Knowing it will likely be it's last it tries to stab Ignatius, the Seeker of Flame as he approaches (using his very long reach) AoO:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (8) + 21 = 29 for 3d6 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 2) + 10 + (5, 1) = 25 damage. (Leaving him at 2 HP
Despite the pain Ignatius fights through the spear wound and delivers his blast which almost instantly consumes the lich in glorious heavenfire.
Armor, spear, and praeda fall to the ground where the body once was. The silverback immediately unshackles itself from the arcane hold. She quickly retreats into the vines and flees to the jungle, utterly terrified.
Out of Combat
We still have some decisions to make, and story to unfold, but I'll be reporting the game shortly and rolling boons! Well done yet again!
"First Darius ginsu's someone, then Iggy scares the bajeezus out of me with whatever that was, and the whole time Osric has been making pin cushions of everyone while Roak is just plain tuff. I will just stand to the side and clap. anyone care for a good quip of liquor?" Roos says to the others as he sips some brandy.
HP 159/159 (215/215); AC 22 (20), T 15, F 19, CMD 35(32); F +13(18), R +7, W +5(8) <+9 morale bonus vs. spells, SNA, SLA>; Init +3 Perc +18<Darkvision 60'>; Rage: 8/34; Boots of Speed 4/10;
Roakar spends an entire round raging and stomping through the ashes of his foe before calming down enough to exit rage.
Roakar takes a seat as the post battle fatigue washes over him. "You can be my cheerleader anyday Roos. I will take a swig. Though if we ever get back to Absolom I am taking you on a true binger, especially when the drinks are on the house."
HP: 14/138 , Init +3, AC: 23, T: 12, FF: 21, CMD: 29, F: +18, R: +12, W: +18 <+2 vs Evil, Evasion, no Food/ Water, Native Outsider, Imune to Fog/Mist/Smoke and Evil Possesion or Mind-Control>Fly 30', Swim 30", Move 30', Perception +10 <Darkvision 60ft>, <Read/Understand all Languages, Ant Haul, Trail of Roses, Ride the Waves>, NG Male Aasimar Cleric 15, Sunflare: +15/+10/+5, 1d6+18+1d6 Acid (15/x2) S, 5,274-18, Roakar
I've been waiting to do that for a long, long time. I managed to pull it off once in Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment.
Personal Achievement unlocked.
Pretty sure that's good for a Faction Card mission, to.
If there is no immediate danger, Ignatious falls to his knees for a moment, his power spent, and looking very drained. After a few seconds, he stands up, and offers a small prayer, but then comes back to his full senses and rushes over to the bound female, making certain she still lives.
Heal:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Either way, "Come near, quickly." And as soon as the others are close, I'll begin to call on the last reserves of magical healing.
HP: 14/138 , Init +3, AC: 23, T: 12, FF: 21, CMD: 29, F: +18, R: +12, W: +18 <+2 vs Evil, Evasion, no Food/ Water, Native Outsider, Imune to Fog/Mist/Smoke and Evil Possesion or Mind-Control>Fly 30', Swim 30", Move 30', Perception +10 <Darkvision 60ft>, <Read/Understand all Languages, Ant Haul, Trail of Roses, Ride the Waves>, NG Male Aasimar Cleric 15, Sunflare: +15/+10/+5, 1d6+18+1d6 Acid (15/x2) S, 5,274-18, Roakar
@ DM:
I was at a little less danger that it might seem. I have the Dawnflower Sash, which 1/day auto casts Cure Light Wounds +5 on me if I reach -1 HP, as well as the DM Star Aegis of Recovery that does the same thing for 2d8+3, and finally, I just got Regeneration 1/10 mins, so I really can't die from HP damage at all. It was a big risk that might have taken me out of the fight, and that could potentially have gotten others killed.
She is there at the alter. Kyalla is bound to the grim altar. Unfortunately, Chorkak her. She has been reduced to animal intelligence and undergone a savage physical change: her brow is noticeably enlarged, her arms half-again as long as normal, and a thin coat of fine, blonde hair covers her chest and arms. Despite her vile transformation, she remains clearly human—at least physically. On her finger is her signet ring. You are sure this is her.
At the altar above her, you find four candles, melted down to the stone slab, each consisting of one of the four humors: red blood, green phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. The eviscerated corpse of a shaven baboon lies at the foot of the altar, drained of all bodily fluids; there is no indication where these fluids are now.
Knowledge Arcana DC 35:
Whatever this ritual is, the results are permanent, and you have NO idea how to reverse it.
even with taking 20 on arcana using loremaster I cant beat a 35 DC check, I max out at 34
Roos looks over everything and tells the others..."I have no idea, this is beyond my schooling in magical arts. Pretty powerful stuff here. Maybe someone back in Absalom can assist." he shakes his head.
HP 159/159 (215/215); AC 22 (20), T 15, F 19, CMD 35(32); F +13(18), R +7, W +5(8) <+9 morale bonus vs. spells, SNA, SLA>; Init +3 Perc +18<Darkvision 60'>; Rage: 8/34; Boots of Speed 4/10;
Roakar speaks up with a quiet voice "I don't know much about magic but if it is magic and not some permanent thing, I could try getting rid of it."
"I am afraid friends, there is nothing we can do to help her, especially here. Is there anything we need to do still while in this area? If not then i suggest we mosey back with her lest more savages come and rankle Roaks nerves. How do we get back again?"
HP 159/159 (215/215); AC 22 (20), T 15, F 19, CMD 35(32); F +13(18), R +7, W +5(8) <+9 morale bonus vs. spells, SNA, SLA>; Init +3 Perc +18<Darkvision 60'>; Rage: 8/34; Boots of Speed 4/10;
"Hey! My itchy nerves keep me alive and kickin" Roakar counters "Maybe there is an open road symbol somewhere near the camp."
Roakar then attempts to aid Osric in getting monkeyfied Kyalla to come along with us.
Handle Animal Aid Osric:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
HP: 14/138 , Init +3, AC: 23, T: 12, FF: 21, CMD: 29, F: +18, R: +12, W: +18 <+2 vs Evil, Evasion, no Food/ Water, Native Outsider, Imune to Fog/Mist/Smoke and Evil Possesion or Mind-Control>Fly 30', Swim 30", Move 30', Perception +10 <Darkvision 60ft>, <Read/Understand all Languages, Ant Haul, Trail of Roses, Ride the Waves>, NG Male Aasimar Cleric 15, Sunflare: +15/+10/+5, 1d6+18+1d6 Acid (15/x2) S, 5,274-18, Roakar
That's what they said abou Gamin the MisReforged, and then it turned out to be a whopping 2nd Level Spell Make Whole at a Caster Level of 10. My Cleric could have done that himself!!! But, at least we know as an established canon fact that there are no 3rd level or higher Cleric/Oracle/Wizards/Sorcerers/Magus/etc in the entire Pathfinder Society. Oh, wait. . .
Once at the Lodge, Venture-Captain Eliza Petulengro and Osprey listen to every detail of your story and thank you for your hard work and for risking your lives for the betterment of the Society. Eliza locks Kyalla up for her protection and vows to find a way to one day cure the ape venture-captain of her affliction. Osprey, disheartened by the hopeless nature of Kyalla’s situation, sequesters himself in the library for nearly a day, then quickly departs the Lodge, following a few hints he hopes will lead to a cure.
Since you collected Eddington Keel’s remains, when presented to Eliza and Osprey, the venture-captains shake their heads in dismay but ensure you that they will work with the Society’s best clerics to restore the fallen venture-captain to a life and full health. When told of the broken portal in Corentyn, Eliza promises to send a team to repair it, restoring access to the Maze from the Chelish city.
For your gallantry, each character earned the maximum number of campaign points.
HP 159/159 (215/215); AC 22 (20), T 15, F 19, CMD 35(32); F +13(18), R +7, W +5(8) <+9 morale bonus vs. spells, SNA, SLA>; Init +3 Perc +18<Darkvision 60'>; Rage: 8/34; Boots of Speed 4/10;
That's a lot of stones considering it is probably somewhere in the mwangi jungle.
