[GD5] GM Lari's Serpents Rise (Standard) (Inactive)

Game Master Dhenn

Marnarius draws his new sickle and enters the room, waiting for the confused enemies to kill each other off.

I hope I moved the right icon. Holding my action in case one comes at me. Otherwise let them fight it out! :)

Oops, sorry Marnarius, I used tokens from your evil twins in the Core group.

Shohiraj grievously wounds the gunslinger. The Iomedaean gets revenge on the half-orc with two brutal swings of his greatsword.

Primary: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 2 = 19
Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 4 + 6 = 21
Secondary: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 - 2 = 23
Confirm: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 2 = 6
Damage: 2d6 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 + 6 = 14

Gunslinger: 36
Half-Orc: 35

Joliryn, 322, and Rataji may act

322 laughs slightly at the mayhem that she and her companions are causing.

322 sticks to the shadows and moves deeper to in the room.

She cast inflict serious wounds and holds on to it for now. Waiting for the opportune time to use it.

Most likely next round unless the rogue finishes him off

Someone moved my token, GM maybe? Also the rogue had hard time finishing anyone without a companion to flank with

Rataji smiles. "Hilarious! I love slapstick, don't you?"

Cast hideous laughter on the gunslinger (DC 18 Will save negates).

Gun Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The gunslinger remains paralyzed, while the half-orc continues to hack away at the Paladin ineffectively.

Falchion, Flank: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17

I'm going to call this fight as you can quite easily take these guys down before they pose a serious threat.

On the Iomedaean:
+1 Breastplae, +1 Greatsword, +1 Composite Longbow (+2 STR)
Nonmagical: 19 arrows, 10 cold iron arrows, 10 alchemical silver arrows, silver holy symbol, gagger
Half Orc: potion of cure moderate wounds, scroll of fly
(2); Other Gear masterwork falchion, masterwork heavy crossbow with 10 bolts, amulet of natural armor +1, ring of protection +1, 225 gp

Gunslinger: potion of cure moderate wounds; Other Gear
mithral chain shirt, +1 musket with 20 paper alchemical cartridges (bullet), sap, ring of protection +1, wayfinder, 9 gp
Using the notes found in the Vault, you're able to perform the ritual and open the Hao Jin tapestry. Both Rataji and Marnarius possess the coordinates for the rally location in the tapestry.

The ritual takes five minutes to complete (once you've had the chance to heal up and such).

As you finish the ritual,

A thin slit appears down the middle of the tapestry, and then its whole center tears open in a deafening rip and a crack of thunder. Planar winds whip out from the frayed fabric for several seconds as purple lightning dances in the tattered wound. The gusts die suddenly, and the fabric stretches painfully to create an aperture nearly 10 feet wide, revealing a peaceful woodland occupied by a growing army.

A woman bedecked in chainmail and scars steps through into the room and then motions for those behind her to remain still. She surveys the chamber for a moment before a broad, genuine smile cracks her tough expression. “By Hanspur’s soggy hide, I never thought I’d see this world again.”

She shakes her head and wipes away a tear before it can quite form. “The name’s Wolona, bronze rank. We’ve got good news and bad news on the other side. The good’s that everyone we expected to show up did, plus some more besides. The bad news is that some of them are starting to believe we’ve set them up.” Wolona clears her throat loudly as though no more need be said.

“The only thing keeping them from just killing each other and the rest of us is my promise that there would be a welcoming committee who might prove this place exists and that it’s not all a trap.” She starts to turn back to the portal. “Think you can give them a little pep talk?”

Wolona hardly waits for the PCs to agree before muttering, “I hope they haven’t killed each other already” and stepping back into the demiplane.

She returns a moment later, accompanied by 15 delegates and war leaders, including humans, a halfling covered in bright war paint, a hag, a blue-skinned, winged reptilian creature known as a wyvaran, a yeti, a pony sized green dragon, and an owl-like robed humanoid.

The wyvaran sneers, looks to you, and asks, “So which of you is the Aspis king?”

As many people as wish to can address the war council. Charisma based skills are generally most appropriate, though creative uses of other skills are also welcome. You can also roll your next stealth or disguise checks for navigating once you leave here.

Marnarius salutes his second-in-command and says, "Welcome home Wolona. I have come back for you as promised."

She is all business; evidently this conflict within the demiplane is quite serious.

Turning to the wyvaran, he replies, "I am the Aspis King of the demiplane. I infiltrated the Tapestry. I fought the hated Pathfinders. I escaped the Tapestry. I have infiltrated the Pathfinders' base here and shall now lead my mighty army forth to defeat them forever. You can aid us if you choose but please do not hinder our important mission."

bluff: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

"Welcome," says Rataji. "We are ready for you to add your strength to ours and crush the do-gooding Pathfinders like the endless pests they are."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14 Gah.

Joliryn steps forward with one hand on her kukri. "Be warned, sir. If you wish a war you will lose, cross us. If you wish a war that will enrich you, do not interfere with our mission. The choice is yours"

Intimidate: 10 + 14 = 24

322 comes up behind Joliryn and comments as well," rest assurred no one will ever notice you missing. We are one with the void." As she says this, she summons her cloak of shadows to envelop her again. Mostly for dramatic effect

Automatically aid on the intimidate check for Joliryn with a +14 as well

After a moment of conferring with one another, whispering in a dozen different tongues in hushed tones, the motley army commanders roar their approval and immediately begin moving their forces through the gateway, spreading throughout Skyreach, and sneaking across the Grand Lodge’s grounds to cause mischief.

The green dragon turns to you and Wolona, the Aspis agent from within the tapestry. He gestures to the woman with a claw.

"This one says you will kill the mage who contained us in there. The mage with all the books. I will join you and kill him and take the books!"

Wolona interjects, "Whoa! Hold on Gazwyr! You have your own assignments." After a moment's thought, she adds, "If one of you wants to join me and take over his tasks, I won't object to Gazwyr joining you."

If anyone wishes, you can swap out your character for the green dragon Gazwyr. If multiple people are interested in doing so, I'll let the dice decide. If your current character hasn't yet accomplished all of their goals, you may wish to delegate those to someone else. if you feel you can trust them to accomplish it.

You can also give me checks to navigate to the tower again (stealth or disguise).

"Ah, I have heard that Aram Zey has quite a bit of interesting books. I would have no objection to making off with some of his collection." Joliryn casts another spell and fades away, ready to continue the mission.

Cast invisibility
Stealth: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (20) + 28 = 48

"Yes join us in destroying those vile creatures who imprisoned us in the tapestry! We shall triumph together!"

Playing a green dragon sounds pretty awesome but Marnarius can't quit now.

stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

I agree it would be fun. But, 322 still has a few tricks left that I want to see.

"Let us make haste to catch Aram Zey off guard."

stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

Ditto. Rataji has something to prove!

"Aram Zey? He's not likely to stay on my leash long if I put him on one. Yes, it's a shame that so great a mind should be silenced, but I can see it must be done for the good of the Consortium."

Your directions lead you to a set of heavily reinforced doors, bowing outward slightly. One door has a mail slot roughly three feet above the ground. A faint buzzing can be heard from the other side.

As Shohiraj approaches, she gets the sense that the cover of the mail slot carries a trap.

"Be careful, my contact warned of a trap on Zey's door.

stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

Yes, I`ve seen it. Now if you can give me some space to work... Shoriraj waits a moment to allow her companions to put themselves in a safe place before disarming the trap.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31

Shohiraj is able to manipulate the mail slot in such a way that prevents the device on the other side from triggering, though it appeared to be nothing more than a scrap of paper.

In the home stretch, guys. Door is opening later tonight, if all goes to plan. In the meantime, buff now or forever hold your peace.

322 will cast shield of faith prior to entering.

AC 21

Rataji casts the following spells on himself:

• Herosim (70 minutes)
  
• See invisibility (70 minutes)
  
• Invisibility (7 minutes)
  
• Fly (7 minutes)
  
• Shield (7 minutes)

Then, just before the door opens, he casts displacement (7 rounds).

"This is it, my friends. Beyond this door lies fame, fortune, success and Gold Agent badges for all of. When we do what we have come to do, we will be legends!"

Marnarius applies his deathblade poison to his weapon.

Did I ever get to learn what the properties of the sickle are? If not I am hesitant to use it.

Just before they open the door, he drinks his potion of enlarge person and potion of protection from good.

Each lasts one minute.

Might have got lost in the shuffle. It's a '+2 Vicious Scythe.

Cool. He will use that then.

Joliryn casts shield (7 minutes) and keen edges (70 minutes).

New map up top.

This tall library is ringed by a walkway around its perimeter, which provides access to a second level of towering bookshelves. A broad Qadiran rug leads to a short pedestal within a tall glass case that itself sits within an inscribed circle—all cordoned off by a velvet rope suspended by brass poles. A strange armillary pulses with energy from atop the pedestal.

Several plush chairs and a few low tables bearing curiosities and curios line the lower floor, and two decorative suits of armor stand at attention, each with a crossbow resting against its shoulder. Heatless torches blaze with remarkably even light in sconces throughout the room, and a tall pendulum clock on the eastern wall ticks each passing second.

A sneering Garundi man stands on the opposite balcony, fifteen feet up, though it may be more accurate to say eight men stand, as identical copies stand in close proximity (Mirror Image).

As he looks you over, he speaks, irritation clear in his voice.

"Finally! I expected you here sooner"

Though Shohiraj failed to notice it, there is a trap that will trigger when people enter the room on foot. See details if you trigger it below.

Yeah. Who's in first? Rataji, being squishy, is going in later.

Marnarius is eager to be first through the door.

reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

I've come late, but Shoriraj will like to drink her potion of cure moderate wounds and try to hide herself

Then she tries to sneak in after Marnarius, to use him as a flnak-partner, and her eagerness is rewarded with a crossbow shot in the middle of her armor.

You can have healed before you got that far, Shohiraj. You do need to give me a Reflex save, though.

Marnarius and Shohiraj both rush into the room, as the suits of armor raise their crossbows and strike both Aspis with goo-covered bolts.

Joliryn, Rataji, and 322 may act.

"Hmm. Must be using some sort of magic to create these images. Let me clear this up"

Casting Dispel Magic on Aram Zey
caster level check for dispel magic: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
I doubt that is high enough to dispel any spell that he cast on himself.

Rataji flies into the room, invisible and loaded for bear. He sees what's in the room and considers how to relay the information. He flies invisibly to Marnarius and whispers.

Rataji then waits.

Botting Joliryn.

Joliryn cautiously advances into the room, heading for the stairway to the balcony level. Double move

Zey turns to the empty space where Rataji flies. Almost sounding bored, he says,

"Tsk...invisibility and flight. What a novel tactic."

He casts a spell, and Rataji slowly drifts down to the ground. He also notices his almost out-of-body experience ending as he no longer sees an alternate version of himself two feet to his left.

Fly and Displacement are dispelled.

Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
1d2 ⇒ 1

The party may act.

322 moves up and tries to dispel some of his magic again.

caster level check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 I might have gotten something on this attempt

"He is a lot stronger than I thought"

"I would not wish to bore so great a mage," says Rataji. "I have too much respect for your craft. Perhaps you will find this to be more exciting, Master Zey." Bolts of fire flash from his hands back at the real Aram Zey.

Scorching Ray and heroism: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 21 <--vs. Touch AC
Scorching Ray and heroism: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 9 <--vs. Touch AC

Damage, 1st bolt: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 3, 3) = 13
Damage, 2nd bolt: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1, 5) = 18

Can marnarius see the real zey? If so double move toward him otherwise towards stairs. Can't move on my phone atm sorry

I'll just continue heading towards the balcony as fast as my little legs will go.

I thought that if the bolt fails I'll doesn´t need thereflex save, but here it is

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

We need to get rid of the copies as soon as posible says Shoriraj as she picks her crossbow and shots at Aram Zey.

shot: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 271d8 ⇒ 4

My bad, Shohiraj, was looking at the attack roll that hit Marnarius. Added the invisible Zey to the map, but Rataji is the only one who can see him clearly at the moment. That said, you will now hear

Marnarius and Joliryn rush towards opposite sets of stairs. 322 fails to dispel any effects from the Master of Spells, but Rataji does manage to hit him with a torrent of flame.

Shohiraj pops an image on the visible Zey. He (both in visible and invisible forms), looks at you with scorn.

"This is really the best the Aspis has to offer? "

As he slings a spell at Rataji. Please give me a Will save at a -4 penalty. DC is in spoilers so you can decide whether or not to reroll or similar.

Shohiraj Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

The party may act.

Sorry I couldn't really see the map before. I didn't notice but Marnarius should be enlarged. Does that mean he could hit Zey from the ground? If not, is he too big to go up the stairs?

So Rataji told me that the real Zey was behind me coming in the room then attacked that way. If it's possible for me to hit from the ground floor, I would have moved that way instead of the stairs then been watching for him to reveal himself.

Is it too big of a retcon for me to move there last turn and then be able to AoO when he reveals himself and casts a spell? Assuming I can hit from the ground floor.

Marnarius, upon seeing the real Zey, takes just a moment to let his hatred come to a full boil.

Study Zey. Seething Hatred increases the damage bonus from Studied to +4.

knowledge{local}+studied: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23

Ask about weaknesses if applicable.

I will wait to take my other actions until I know what if any retconning is possible.

Sorry for the confusion- I was on vacation and my phone doesn't work well with the Google Docs images.

Third time is a charm

322 getting frustrated cast dispel magic one more time..

caster level check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 well that was just as useless. moving on to a new trick next round

You be large and near where Rataji has indicated, but casting that spell did not make him visible. It did make pinpointing his location easier, though.

As for ID, he's just a human. A powerful wizard, but still human at the end of the day.

322 continues to fail to match the magical might of the Master.

Ok, cool.

Marnarius swipes at the area where he saw Rataji attacking, hoping to hit the invisible Pathfinder.

attack sickle+enlarged+studied: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 2 = 30
damage enlarged+seething hatred: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 4 = 18
vicious damage to him: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6
vicious to me: 1d6 ⇒ 4

attack2: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 = 32
damage2: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 4 = 20
vicious damage to him: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
vicious to me: 1d6 ⇒ 6

confirm attack2: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 = 29
extra crit damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 4 = 16

Also if applicable: Deathblade Poison (Ex): Save Fortitude DC 20, Frequency 1/round for 6 rounds, Effect 1d3 Con damage; Cure 2 consecutive saves

Go ahead and apply whatever modifiers or however you deal with the invisibility. If you need a roll from me like Perception or whatever go ahead and roll if you like. Just please remember my studied enemy bonus.

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 85
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 93

Both attacks connect with Zey. His skin provides surprising resistance to the blade, but it still cuts deeply.

322 continues to be rebuffed by the Master.

The rest of the party may act.

Guess I'll just keep running around in circles…

Can Rataji tell if Zey is protected by a shield spell? Would it take an action to analyze?

Seeing his companion attacking an invisible figure, Shoriraj run to the stairs so she can knock him. Or at least distract the spellcaster.

Keep telling where he is, Rataji she says trying to let the spellcaster know he must help his allies.

Still need a will save from Rataji. No shield spell visible.

Spellcraft & Herosim: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 15 + 2 = 28
Will save & Herosim: 1d20 + 9 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 4 + 2 = 10

Shirt Reroll!

Will save & Herosim: 1d20 + 9 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 4 + 2 = 24 Huzzah! Oh man, I thought I was a goner.

"You fascinate me, sir," says Rataji, clearly ambivalent about killing this man. Nonetheless, he lets fly with magic missiles.

Magic missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) + 3 = 10

I'm almost down to throwing pebbles at this guy. Anybody want to be telekinetically thrown at him?

Marnarius, I completely failed to notice that your damage isn't quite correct. It's a scythe, not a sickle. You actually did:

Correct Hit: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 5) + 12 = 22
Correct Crit: 8d6 + 48 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 1, 2, 2, 1, 6) + 48 = 72

Zey's crystal-topped staff glows, and Marnarius quickly shrinks back to his previous size. He then blasts a bolt of lightning directly at the man, which radiates off, striking several of the others.

Quicken Dispel Enlarge: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Chain Lightning: 11d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1, 1, 6, 4, 1, 6, 2, 2, 3) = 34 DC 23 Reflex Half for Marnarius, 21 for 322, Rataji, and Shohiraj.

The party may act