Escape from Azlant Ridge (Inactive)

Game Master Gilthanis

Each PC gets to gear up. You take what you feel is reasonable and if the ghost feels you have over indulged you will know. As long as you don't go crazy you will be fine. Essentially gear up to roughly WBL level (or ~16000gp)

I put a couple big ticket items to make you decide versus 1 BIG item or a couple smaller items :)

Seeing that they still had difficulty figuring some of the items out, Liam called upon the arcane to try and determine their properties.
spellcraft on shield: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
spellcraft on the spiked stone plate?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
spellcraft on the cloak's clasp?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

After having shared anything new he figured out, Liam walked over to Wulfgar, Nils and Balthe. "I'm thinking one of you has better use out of this belt as it not only increases your strength, but also your durability. Seeing as I'm usually not in front and you guys are, one of you should take it. Only use I could get out of this is being capable of lifting some more weight. If that would ever be an issue I think one of you guys could lift or carry that which I cannot."

Liam gives the belt to one of the others, but keeps wearing the chain shirt. He walks over to Koan's statue taking the longbow and the quiver.
He then walks towards the ghosts. He kneels in front of them stating "I have taken that which I think will best fit my abilities and therefor will best help us on the quest we are about to undertake. I vow to return these items if we succeed."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Of you guys could summarize what you take in the discussion thread, that would be great :)

did we ever find out more information about the spiked stone plate?

Nope, both Liam and my npc Bronx failed the check for the spiked stone plate

Liam, as you don the armor, then take the longbow and the quiver the ghost of King Koan appears.

Are you sure you need all that young one?

the bow+quiver & armor is well beyond the WBL. You could go bow+quiver, chain shirt+ ?? The armor is essentially a +4 armor.

a cloak and the belt, that's more than enough considering these fine steel weapons and armor they have given us

After donning the black cloak with the hammer clasp, Wulfgar accepts the belt offered by Liam. Taking off the belt of giant strength +2 he was wearing and handing it back to Liam and putting on the belt from the second King, Ceazro. Wulfgar bows to the second king and thanks him for the belt.

I will strrrrive to be brinkink death to our mutual enemies, Da.

turning to his friends

well comrrrrades what items are you selectink?

would the dwarves have the ability or desire to cast +1 on any of the armor or weapons they have provided? Or do we not have the time to do that. On a second note did the ghosts kill the sorceress or just knock her out and convincer her to help us?

Liam looked at the weapons and the armor, now realizing that the armor had more powers than meets the eye.
"No, you are right. Eventhough I'm sure I could use the bow, but I'm not really an archer", he said putting back the bow and quiver. "I will only take the armor and see if anyone could maybe enhance my whip. As I'm much more proficient with that then anything else."

Had no idea it was a +4 armor equivalent. So will only be taking that and Wulfgar's old belt. As stated in discussion, with a masterwork transformation I'll be able to have my whip enchanted at some point.

As they are leaving the large room reentering the sacred shrine, Wulfgar approaches King Rory.

”King Rorrrry, I am likink to thank you for the giftinks from your sacrrrred shrrrr[/oo]ine. I am also appr[ooc]rrreciatink this fine irrrron arrrrmor. Would you be havink a smith who could be addink spikes and maybe a magician who can be addink magic?”

As they reenter the sacred shrine Wulfgar will kneel beside the body of Gwen to see if she is still alive.

heal check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

If she is alive he will carry her body out of the shrine, when they get outside of the shrine he ask the king, or one of his retainers

”Wherrrre will we be restink, and wherrrre is merrrrchant who is havink interest in purrrrchasink items we have been acquirink?”

Sometime before Wulfgar goes to bed he will return to the surface to check on the horses.

When Wulfgar meets the merchant he will sell him whatever items the party doesn’t want to keep. Wulfgar would like to buy a wagon for the horses to pull is there anything else we should buy, or do you want me to split the money up?

When Wulfgar checks the body of the sorceress, she is indeed deceased.

We are dwarves lad, OF COURSE we can craft anything ur could possibly need!, he says with a hearty laugh.

Judge, jury and executioner, what a terrible way to die, not even a weapon in hand, Gorum grant I do not go like that

realizing the sorceress was dead, Wulfgar leaves the body. As they return to where they left their gear, Wulfgar removes the new armor and sorts out the other items they will trade. Putting on his old armor temporarily he will wear it when he goes and checks on the horses he asks

"Shall we be goink to see smith and wizard? I would likink to tell them what workink to do and be showink them what goods we are havink to trade"

after working out the specifics to add spikes to the armor and a + 1 magical enhancement he continues on his shopping spree.

"Wherrrre would I be findink a wheelwrrrright for to make a wagon?"

Hell boy, if all you be needing is a wagon, I got one around ye can have for free lad, King Rory belts out with a laugh.

any other "purchases"? Everyone ready to continue with finding of the 3rd sphere?

Normally no more purchases on my end. Just need to update my sheet with my new equipment.

happy to go on, may change Wulfgar's spell selection a little, will do that in about five hours

no worries, just want to give everyone enough time to gear up as desired is all. No excuses can be made XDXDXD

Are there any smoke pellets (smog) available?

smoke pellets on hand: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

Balthe grins as he tries on his new cloak

Lets get to the smashing!

Nils will buy all the smog pellets available. (200 GP).

King Rory gives you each a firm handshake and wishes you all the best of luck in your attempt to save the world. The dwarves disassemble then reassemble the wagon topside.

You travel south by southeast, not sure where to go, but hoping something shows you the way. An hour into your travels, you notice a figure about 200 feet away. At 100 feet away you see it is a brute of a man. He is 6'4", blonde hair down to his shoulders. He wears pitch black scale mail, blood red spikes cover it. He wields a dire flail. He isn't alone, flanking him are two cyclonic beings, each hovering 10 feet off the ground.

I don’t like the way this looks at all, well that one’s not a dwarf, everyone else has been dead or an enemy, I think we will wait here

Wulfgar stops the wagon, waiting for one of the more gifted speakers to talk to the man. As he waits, just in case he reaches back and touching Nils says a quick prayer

pray givink strengh of bulls to comrrrrade, Gorum help him fight well

After discreetly casting ‘bull’s strength’ on Nils he will climb out of the wagon and prepare to cast enlarge person on himself

Balthe cracks his nuckles and gets ready

I will have a pint of ale! My friends will have dessert wine please! Balthe calls

Init
Balthe: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Liam: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Nils: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Wulfgar: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
me man, demons: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 131d20 ⇒ 15

Initiative Tracker: 2 demons 20' behind group, cleric 80' in front of group
Demons/me: done
Nils (bull strength): go
Wulfgar: in process of casting enlarge, from finishes casting round 2
Liam: go
Balthe: go

The man steps forward, Get the non-believers! Crush THEM!

The man moves forward 20 feet, then casts a spell. The two cyclopic avians fly forward, past their prey but they lower their claws as they go by.

spell craft DC 23 to know spell

Balthe than Wulfgar: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 171d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
dam: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Damage Tracker:

Wulfgar: 4 damage

spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Liam tries to determine the spell, but doesn't figure it out.

He walked closer to the demonic creatures, charging his whip with arcane power. "I'll show you who's boss."

Liam takes on a defensive stance and slashes at one of the demons.
attack: 1d20 + 14 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 1 = 33 damage: 1d3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10
confirm?: 1d20 + 14 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 14 - 1 = 28 damage if crit: 1d3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10
Combat expertise for -1 attack & +2 AC (current AC = 25), I moved so I'm 10ft away from the demons.

Balthe charges the cleric and grapples hmm

1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 2 = 24 no problem w my new boots

Nils will charge the cleric also (base movement 40).

rage, ranger focus, charge
to hit: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24 damage: 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 electric: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Initiative Tracker:
Round 2

Demons/me: done
Nils (bull strength): go
Enlarged Wulfgar: go
Liam: go (DC 14 reflex save or 3d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 2) = 9 electricity damage)
Balthe:

Damage:
Demon 1:
Demon 2:
Cleric: 21
Wulfgar: 4
Nils: 7
Balthe: 7

Balthe rushes forward, with Nils right next to him. Balthe reaches out, grabs the man by the arm and puts him in a bear hug. Unfortunately, the man seems to slide right out, as if he was coated in butter. Nils, however forgoes the fancy maneuvers, and simply proceeds to hack him to bits. Nils cuts through the man's armor and leaves a nasty gash on his arm.

Wulfgar, proceeds to cast a spell, one of which takes awhile to complete, while Liam moves forward and lashes out at one of the demonic beings. The whip, flies through the air, and leaves a slash on the creatures shoulder. The wound is deep, but Liam wasn't expecting what came next. A gust of wind, charged with electrical current rushed towards him and blew by him in a furious storm.

The cleric, steps back, touches his neck and a wave of energy washes over Nils and Balthe.

The two demonic creatures attack their respective targets, one on Liam and the other flies towards towards the duo attacking the cleric and claws at Nils. Both creatures claw nothing but armor.

Nils & Balthe, please make a DC 14 will save or take a -4 to attack rolls & 1/2 of 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 6) = 14. A successful save only negates the -4 attack, but you still take the 1/2 damage. Variant channeling

Liam, Nils: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 151d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Reflex save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
If the demon had to come to within 5 ft of me I get an attack of opportunity

Liam steps back keeping up his defensive stance cracking his whip again at the demon in front of him. "Get down boy."
With his first lash he tried to trip the demonic creature, striking a second time quickly after.

5ft step back, combat expertise for -1 to attack +2 to AC (25 total), swift action arcane strike, full attack : 1st attack trip, 2nd attack a regular one.
trip attemp: 1d20 + 16 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 1 = 25

attack: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 1 = 28+4 if tripped damage: 1d3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11

confirm?: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 1 = 13+4 if tripped damage if confirmed: 1d3 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9

non-believer?

As Wulfgar enlarges; a giant figure, clothed in steel and spikes, a cold iron great sword raised in both hands. He begins to laugh, his eyes clearly focused, he approaches the man and attacks.

"Bwa ha ha, I will be showink you who is believer orrrr not, Ha, ha, ha,"

MW Coldiron Greatsword attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 for damage: 3d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 1, 6) + 18 = 29
confirm crit. attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29 for damage: 3d6 + 18 ⇒ (3, 1, 1) + 18 = 23

will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 I'm assuming it is a spell, so I get superstitious, if not, subtract 3

The will save is for channel, so I am unsure if you get superstitious to be honest. Liam, you said you were 10' away, which I read as there was a 5' gap which I could then free 5' to you. Or were you saying there was a 10' gap between you and demon. You can also make a K Planes to identify the demons if you wish

I said 10 ft, so no attack of opportunity on the one coming to me, you're right :) Still getting used to the whole 15 ft attack range, 10 ft threatening range and not wanting them to just run around go to the others :) Depending if the other had to fly in a straight line or not I might have gotten the attack of opportunity on that one instead?

Knowledge(Planes): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

hala

Liam recognizes them as hala demons, controllers of the wind.

Should find a way to get special material whips :)

maybe attach silver and coldiron razors to the tips, how bout + 1 holy demon-bane cat-of-nine tails. sounds like an oxymoron to me :)

I have a PFS whip guy, and the inability of whips to do the special material thing really does suck. Maybe you can justify it on a scorpion whip, but Hero Lab doesn't allow for it. I tend to always do weapons in adamantine if possible.

Initiative Tracker:
Round 2

Demons/me: done
Nils (bull strength): go
Enlarged Wulfgar: attacked cleric, crit !
Liam: attack hala, DR eats it
Balthe: grapple fails

Damage:
Hala 1, next to Liam: 10
Hala 2, next to Nils, near Wulfgar:
Cleric: 86
Wulfgar: 4
Nils: 7
Balthe: 7

Balthe, once again tries to grapple the cleric, but once again the man slips the grasp of the sure handed monk. Balthe knows that he got a good grip, but wonders why he isn't clutching the annoying cleric.

If I'm correct we're waiting on Balthe & Nils' round 2 actions? As Wulfgar & I attacked already.

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29 grapple!

Balthe goes for the armbar

Attack again at -4.
power attack, focus, rage
to hit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 damage: 1d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 15 + (3) = 24
to hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 damage: 1d8 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 15 + (4) = 24

Initiative Tracker:
Round 2

Demons: withdrawing
Nils (bull strength): go
Enlarged Wulfgar: go w/ AOO on #2
Liam: go w/ AOO on #1
Balthe: go

Damage:
Hala 1, next to Liam: 10
Hala 2, next to Nils, near Wulfgar:
Cleric: VERY DEAD
Wulfgar: 4
Nils: 7
Balthe: 7

Wulfgar in his fury, takes his large sword, and almost cleaves the man in two with all his anger. Nils, the finishes the man off with a well placed slash across his torso, blood spilling out as he removes the blade. Liam, whips the hala, but it's demonic nature absorbs the damage. Balthe still couldn't figure out how to grapple the now dead cleric.

The hala's, seeing their master very much dead, fly away to cause havoc elsewhere.

withdraw actions by both. Liam gets an AOO on hala 1, while Wulfgar gets an AOO on hala 2

Combat over

Hala was normally tripped by my first attack so not certain he could normally withdraw right now... and my plan currently had been to try to trip it if it tried to fly away so Wulfgar or Nils could finish it off, but I'm fine either way :) Posting a trip attempt just in case.

Attack of opportunity trip attempt: 1d20 + 16 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 16 - 1 = 33

can you trip a flying enemy?!

At work so can't really find any references for or against, but technically if they're flying they need to make fly checks every time they take damage + if they do drop down and try to lift off I definitely should be able to trip. But as I said I'm fine either way. If they're gone they're gone :) Would like someone to find the rules on that for personal reference in other pathfinder games :)

Under combat manovers:trip

Some creatures—such as oozes, creatures without legs, and flying creatures—cannot be tripped.

sorry Liam, I was hoping you could cause it made sense in my head.

what they are leaving? the fun has just started

Wulfgar turns and brings his greatsword arching back around, aimed at the nearest flying thing as it attempts to leave.

"Bwa, ha, ha, be waitink, I thought theological debate we are havink, da? ha, ha, ha, "

MW Coldiron Greatsword attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24 for damage: 3d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 4, 3) + 18 = 30

anything that I could have attacked instead?

as stated though, flying creatures do need to make fly checks when being attacked while flying, but seeing as it is a DC 10 with no modifiers for taking damage (which I personally find a bit weird) they should not fail that check. And if they would fail the check it would only make them loose 10 ft of altitude. Flying rules be weird :) Glad we got this all sorted out.

"Weak creatures, running away once their master has fallen."

Wulfgar nearly kills his demon with a single swing, but it barely managed to fly away. The other leaves as well to terrorize something else.

sorry guys, not sure what I was waiting on

watching the two demons fly away Wulfgar continues laughing

"Bwa ha ha, wherrrre are you flyink to, little frightened ones, wherrrre is your believink now? ha ha ha"

Wulfgar wipes the blood from the demon on the carcass of the cleric, then he searches the body.

take 20 on looking for anything interesting