
DM Feral |

Sorry about the delay. Paizo's been up and down and it's making posting a real chore.
Ember recognizes the tentacled monster as a particularly impressive specimen of naunet protean, a type of chaotic-aligned outsider.
They have a whole laundry list of interesting abilities. By priority, what kind of things would you like to know?
Several members of the party recognize the smaller elementals as elemental wysps. Octarus and Jamila believe they've been corrupted somewhat by their exposure to this environment.
They're basically servitor elementals. They like to buff allied creatures and can sacrifice themselves to heal allied creatures. As a standard action, anyone can make a Bluff, Diplomacy, Knowledge (planes), Intimidate, or Use Magic Device to snap them out of their corruption.
The protean rears back and spits a ball of acidic energy at Jamila.
Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Acid Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5
Krakos, Rhyol, Zephyr, and Jamila are up.

Rhyol, The Volcano |

Seeing the other wormy creature Rhyol wiggles in excitement "HELlo I'm Rhyol I'm a Tor... Torq she stutters as the worm thing sneezes on Jamila "Ohh BLeSsss you"
"Does AnyBody Have TiSssues" she says happy that they are making so many friends in this area as she worms her way closer towards her fellow serpent.
will move through Krakos's square and another so I have a 10 ft head start then jump, she will then move further in to make room for more ppl to meet friend worm
acrobatics dc10: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
I have been having trouble with the site too, especially with the PFS forum pages

Zephyr - The Storm |

Subjective Wisdom 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 4 = 14
How long has it been since we defeated the cyclone thingy, less than 6 minutes?- just determining if my Produce Flame is still up that I cast as the thing got destryed

Zephyr - The Storm |

/delay until I see what happens with the appeal to reason

Ember - The Chronicler |

My priority is 1) any particularly infamous abilities (like basilisks turning people to stone), 2) any vital defenses to know about (aka, the easiest way to kill them) and then 3) anything really funny / unique about their stat block (like ghoran's "deliciousness" weakness).

Krakos "The Avalanche" |

Krakos will concentrate to alter his subjective gravity making it so he slides to join Rhyol.
Wisdom: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
But he instead just remains rooted to the floor, grunting he'll draw out his longbow and watch wearily the tentacle monster.

DM Feral |

Naunet proteans are known for their chaos-infused tentacles that can drive victims mad (temporarily) and their ability to adapt to overcome the natural defenses of opponents. They have DR/lawful, resistance to electricity and sonic, and immunity to acid and polymorph. They are resistant to magic (moderate SR). They are not known for being particularly delicious. =P
The air wysp shudders at Jamila's call as the red whorls within its currents disappear.
1d6 ⇒ 2
1d20 ⇒ 10
The chaotic energies in the area suddenly manifest to attack the unwelcome party! Tendrils of fibrous material spring up from the ground and wind their way around Krakos's legs.
Krakos, make a DC 18 fortitude save or become entangled for 1d4 ⇒ 3 round(s).
Ember, Octarus, and Zephyr are up.

Octarus, The Torrent RPG Superstar Season 9 Top 16 |

Octarus looks back and forth between the tentacle beast and the wisps, wondering what to do. Finally deciding on an action, he flys towards the center floating stone (40' single move) and unleashes a blast of water at the tentacle beast.
Water blast: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 dmg: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 5, 2) + 6 = 17

Ember - The Chronicler |

"Lo, see the light of the elements and the success with have with our powers combined!" Ember says as she continues to perform. Seeing Jamila succeed, she thinkgs We can talk to them! Oh, what would they like?
BARDIC PERFORMANCE +2 to attack and damage
"And you, little bundle of fire, you too can join our cause! Feel the flame in our heat!"
Perform Oratory for Diplomacy (Versatile Performance): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

Krakos "The Avalanche" |

Fort Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Fortitude?
His rocky constitution prevents the tendrils from being able to wrap around him.
Hm it might have been kind of nice if it had grabbed me. . .Wouldn't have to worry about floating away

Zephyr - The Storm |

"Yes, join us and rebalance your elements! Embrace the natural order" Zephyr starts helping Ember convince the creature to see the light...
Aid - Diplomacy 1d20 ⇒ 12

DM Feral |

Octarus that targets normal AC, not touch, right?
Octarus's blast of pressurized water splashes harmlessly off the protean's carapace. The beast glares at him with red glowing eyes.
Even with Zephyr's help Ember isn't able to reach the corrupted fire wysp. It continues to bob in place and hum an erratic tune. The DC is 22. =(
Tail: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Grab: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38
Constrict and be confused for 1 round (will 22 negates): 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Angered, the protean soars through the air and lunges for the mephit with its muscular tail. As it squeezes, Octarus is greeted by hallucinations in addition to crushing pain.
Jamila Acid Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
The acidic goo splattered on Jamila continues to burn.
Krakos, Rhyol, and Jamila are up.

Ember - The Chronicler |

In that case, I would like to cast timely inspiration on myself as an immediate action, granting a +2 bonus on a failed attack or skill.
Ember sees the creature unmoved by Jamila's and her words. She looks at it and gives a desperate cry of, "You'll never know what it'll be like until you join us!"
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Pirate Pregen |

Ember: I hit 23, so I got air, I think it was fire that you and zephyr were working on that you were just short.
Continuing to burn from the acid Jamilia flies into combat, charging the giant critter and hacking at it, to try and make it let go of the mephit.
charge: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 = 17

Rhyol, The Volcano |

Seeing The other squiggly hug Octarus makes Rhyol happy! He hugs good ... maybe a little too good.
Time to end the competition.
move into flank (not drawing an aoo since it is grappling) then rage and grow
attack+PA+flank+song: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 36
DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 2 = 23
reflex save dc 17 or take d6 fire dmg for 1d4 rounds
crit?: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 22
crit dmg?: 1d8 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 2 = 27

DM Feral |

Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 18
With a bit of timely inspiration Ember snaps the fiery wysp out of its stupor and the black tinges in its flames fade away.
Jamila slashes the protean and Rhyol gives it a mighty wallop but the chaotic outsider doesn't appear interested in releasing its winged prey.
Krakos, where you at?

Krakos "The Avalanche" |

Sorry!!
Krakos draws out his longbow and fires an arrow at the chaotic outsider.
Longbow Attack + Song - melee: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 6
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
Sorry guys, Krakos can't really jump across, his -2 to acrobatics means I have to either fly or hang out over here

DM Feral |

You can always subjective gravity your way across.
Krakos's arrow flies off its mark, scattering into the chaotic void.
The air and fire wysps begin to hum in a unique way that only those attuned to their elements can hear. Those in tune with their harmonics find themselves empowered!
Jamila and Rhyol get a +2 competence bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls and to the DCs of all racial spell-like, supernatural, and extraordinary abilities.
1d6 ⇒ 6
1d20 ⇒ 13
The chaotic energies of the battlefield manifest again, this time taking form as arcs of electricity surging through Zephyr's torso.
Zephyr, make a DC 18 fortitude save or become stunned for 1d4 ⇒ 2 round(s).
Ember, Octarus, and Zephyr are up.

Ember - The Chronicler |

Ember turns her attention to the air wysp.
"Oh flightful little friend, find your way out of that thing's grasp. This day is a day for you to fly free once more!" Ember recites, hoping that she could free this one as well. It would make such a good story!
Perform Oratory for Diplomacy: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Going to use another timely inspiration for an addition +2 to that, making the total 22.
"We will win this day! Do not fear!" Ember continues to inspire her allies.
Bard song +2 to attack and damage!

Ember - The Chronicler |

Oh, I'll switch to earth in that case!

Zephyr - The Storm |

Fort 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Zephyr shakes off the energies.
"Listen to the wise dragon, he speaks the truth! Throw off the imbalance and embrace your perfect elemental purity!" Zephyr implores the elementals to shrug off corruption
Aid - Diplomacy - Ember 1d20 ⇒ 5
Ugh!

Octarus, The Torrent |

will(confusion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 35
Octarus babbles incoherently, possibly muttering some archaic spell as he strains against the crushing tendrils.
50/70 hp with more crushing to come, 35% = babble incoherently on confusion chart

DM Feral |

Grapple for Damage - Hold: 1d20 + 22 + 2 + 5 - 20 ⇒ (17) + 22 + 2 + 5 - 20 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11
Constrict and be confused for 1 round (will 22 negates): 1d6 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 13
If you fail the save and you're confused again, you must attack the protean to the best of your ability instead of rolling on the chart.
Tentacle vs Jamila: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9
Tentacle vs Rhyol: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 16 + 2 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9
Bite vs Rhyol: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 19 + 2 = 37
Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14
The angry protean continue to squeeze the mephit trapped in its coiled tail while it lashes out at the heroes in front of it with tentacles and serrated fangs.
Jamila Acid Damage Round #3: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
The acidic goo splattered on Jamila continues to burn.
Krakos, Rhyol, and Jamila are up.

Krakos "The Avalanche" |

Krakos attempts to will the subjective gravity to bend to his will but he is just too out of his. . .element.
Subjective Gravity: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Keeping his bow in hand, he'll reach out and summon an ethereal morningstar to beat the protean.
Cast Spiritual Weapon
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
"Hang in there guys!"

Rhyol, The Volcano |

Rhyol taking two hits to the "Head" renews her effort in smashing the other squiggly.
using the Token of Fury to Vital Strike, 2 uses remain. Also my slams when enlarged do 2d6 which I forgot
fire damage for hitting me twice: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8
PA+flank+Song: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 16
dmg: 4d6 + 17 ⇒ (2, 5, 6, 3) + 17 = 33
dc 17 reflex save or take d6 more fire damage for 1d4 rounds
lol using the folio reroll
PA+flank+Song+stars: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 + 2 + 4 = 38

Pirate Pregen |

Jamilia continues to burn as assaults protean again, swinning in large arcs with both hands on her longsword.
hack: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14
slash: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18
including inspire and flank

DM Feral |

This guy lasted a lot longer when I played this. =P
Rhyol, Krakos, and Jamila finish the thrashing protean off in a flurry of blades, conjured weaponry, and fiery/wormy slams. With it slain, Octarus is released from its grasp and its remains drift to central platform 'below'.
Encounter over! Those learned among you believe that, with the protean defeated, you should be able to close this planar rift from the other side.

Zephyr - The Storm |

Oh! That de-escalated a lot quicker than I thought it might!
"Time to restore the balance, and set the natural order into place and stop this... madness"
What is the process to close the rift?

DM Feral |

Returning to the other side of the rift with the restored wysps in tow, the party finds that the roiling incursion of color where the portal was slows and contracts upon itself, forming a vibrating sphere. Although the disruption beyond its otherworldly borders has abated, the dangerous rift remains.
Controlling the plane of air in such a way to close the vulnerable rift requires four Knowledge (planes), Knowledge (arcana), or Spellcraft checks. Octaris can use Use Magic Device. You can aid another but you cannot take 10. There are consequences for failure so I suggest you plan your skill checks carefully.
In the interest of not dragging this out, everyone just roll four applicable checks and I'll sort out the results.

Zephyr - The Storm |

They really hate this character, most of the skill checks etc are for things he's totally lacking skills in :p Best I can do is help others...
Aid - Spellcraft 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Aid - Spellcraft 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Aid - Spellcraft 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Aid - Spellcraft 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
For the person who is rolling
Edited :)

Ember - The Chronicler |

Can you imagine what we just completed! What a fine tale it will make! As a group, we discovered an ancient site and unlocked the portal to another realm. Upon falling into it, our fine brave souls were able to fell the foul beast and free its elemental slaves from its will. This was truly a work of art, and one that will persist in legend for many days." Ember seems to vibrate with excitement. Is that a faint buzzing sound coming from her?
Perform Oratory: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30
"Let the words of our deeds remind us what we can do as a group!
INSPIRE COMPETENCE +2 to skill checks
Dice if I can roll along with? Keep in mind that I have gallant inspirations available to give people +2d4 competence bonus on a failed skill check as an immediate action. I will use this as much as I can.
Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Rhyol, The Volcano |

Rhyol pokes at the other squiggle monster before moving on to help the group.
aid rolls
know planes: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
know planes: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
know planes: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
know planes: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
also fatigued and kinda low on hp

Pirate Pregen |

I'll take zephys aids.
spellcraft+aid: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 28
spellcraft+aid: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 21
spellcraft: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 2 = 21
spellcraft: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 2 = 18

DM Feral |

With their collective knowledge of the Plane of Air, Ember and Jamila will the elemental plane to knit itself back together. Slowly at first the tear becomes smaller and smaller until it's closed entirely, winking out of existence. The cyclone below collapses, releasing a sound reminiscent of a loud sigh. Only the hole where the upper floors of the towers once stood lasts as a testament to the planar intrusion that once threatened.
Where the rift once was a pale pristine gem drifts through the air.

Zephyr - The Storm |

"Amazing - the elements are back in balance and their harmony restored" Zephyr seems pleased... "Time to summon back out Captain?"
OK went back through all the posts - I can only see one check that no one rolled for - a DC 25 History/Planes/Religion one HERE that we were going to return to and check out

Ember - The Chronicler |


Krakos "The Avalanche" |

Kn: Religion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Joining his companions, nodding affirmatively, "Whatever that was, it never stood a chance against our combined elemental might,"

Zephyr - The Storm |

LOL ouch

Ember - The Chronicler |

Oh! I still have my campaign coin reroll left. Can I left Jamila use it? Since it's a campaign coin reroll, I can let someone else at the table use my reroll with my 5* bonus.