GM BPChocobo's PFS Cult of the Ebon Destroyer (Inactive)

Game Master Black Powder Chocobo

scroll is at cl 11?

Yeah, so you'd have to roll a 3 or better on a d20 to use the scroll :) Then not roll a 1 for your Will save if you did fail that.

Amarthecthel follows Pelkin's lead.

After ensuring the foe is dead and all gear is stripped, Velidor follows Pelkin through the hallways.

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Pelkin approaches the corner and finds that the hallway ends in a pair of iron doors that close off the hallway. Straight ahead to the left the hallway opens into a large chamber where the darkness seems to hide all of its features.

To the closed door up or to the open room to the left?

Map slightly updated!

Pelkin decides to go down the corridor, hoping the party's light will illuminate what is inside.

Velidor follows the inquisitor, just a few steps behind the man in case he needs to shoot.

Big update later! Thanks for your patience!

A soft, reed floor fills this large, high-ceilinged stone hall; a gaping pit centered around a series of small platforms drops into darkness in the room’s middle. Target boards line the walls, and training dummies are spread around the room.

The room is lit by various torches that line the walls, although shadows still hide the central part of the room. Various exotic ranged weapons also are racked against the walls.

The party cautiously makes their way in...

Only Velidor spots a thinly robed woman standing on top of one of the pillars, taking something off of a bracelet!

Surprise round between the woman and Velidor!

Woman, sensing Velidor's readiness, attacks first flinging a small disc at Pelkin!

Disc @ FF Pelkin: 1d20 + 18 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 18 - 3 + 1 = 25
Damage on hit: 1d2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 6 + 1 = 15
Fire damage on hit: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Luckily, Pelkin's armor is quite durable and the small disc simply smoulders, stuck to the thick metal. The woman pauses to make a quick caluclation as she prepares her next attack.

Init Order (surprise round) bold = up!
Pelkin
Woman
Velidor (surprise round action only)
Amarthecthel
Lore
Twigg/Mexel

"She is hostile!" Velidor yells as he shoots at her...

Musket1+RS1+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
DMG RS1+DA+MT+PBS: 1d12 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1 = 23

Musket1+RS2+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
DMG RS2+DA+MT+PBS: 1d12 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 15

Musket2+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
DMG2+PBS+MT+DA: 1d12 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 13

Surprise round, so single attack only! I'll take the first one ;)

Velidor quickly points his firearm, blasting the woman and hitting her in the shoulder!

Init Order (surprise round) bold = up!
Pelkin
Woman (23 damage)
Velidor
Amarthecthel
Lore
Twigg/Mexel

Pelkin will cast Spiritual Weapon as he tries to figure out how to reach the woman! So no boards or the like are between the pillars? Is there anywhere I can Dimensional Hop next to her?

Spirit Weapon: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 4 = 30 for Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Confirm?: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 4 = 13 for Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Nope; it seems she's standing atop the pillar itself without a care in the world other than trying to murder the party :)

Pelkin's weapon comes from behind, smacking the woman in the side!

The woman leaps incredibly in the air, jumping over 10 feet high and flinging a single disc at Velidor as she disappears behind a pillar, out of side and seemingly disappearing in the shadows, near perfectly silent in her attack.

Removed her icon, but I did place an arrow on where she landed before disappearing from view.

disc @ Velidor: 1d20 + 18 - 2 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 18 - 2 - 3 = 21
Damage on hit: 1d2 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 = 13
Fire damage on hit: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Almost as if she's testing the party's defenses, the small disc combusts into flame after bouncing off of Velidor's chain.

Init Order (surprise round) bold = up!
Pelkin (spiritual weapon)
Woman (32 damage, hidden)
Velidor
Amarthecthel
Lore
Twigg/Mexel

I have See Invisibility if that matters here. If not,

Pelkin will Dimension Hop to the other side of the pit and find out if he can see her.

Nope, not invisible. She just went out of sight and seemingly blended into the shadows.

Pelkin 'hops' over to the other side, but as he looks, he spots her, standing on the pillar horizontally!

IIRC, that should use up the rest of your dimensional hopping for the day, but the gumption paid off for quick intel!

Init Order (surprise round) bold = up!
Pelkin (spiritual weapon) standard action remaining
Woman (32 damage)
Velidor
Amarthecthel
Lore
Twigg/Mexel

With all the retconning I think so. Even if its not I'm gonna say it is.

If I understand correctly, the spirit weapon still attacks since I'm not changing targets.

SW: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 for Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
SW: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 for Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Pelkin tells the party where the enemy is and will cast Ear Piercing Scream, DC 15: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 3, 4, 2) = 21

As part of his move action from before Pelkin will retrieve his longbow.

Lore, running out of spells, casts guidance on Velidor, hoping he can spot her and get a shot off within the next minute.

"So much for diplomacy," says Amarthecthel, never a diplomat himself.

Cast mirror image. Number of images: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Twigg casts Vanish

Velidor tries to hone in on the location of the foe based on the assistance from Pelkin and Lore...

Musket1+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 = 25
DMG RS2+DA+MT+PBS: 1d12 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 16

Musket2+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
DMG2+PBS+MT+DA: 1d12 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 21

As far as I know, you're right about the weapon. Weird but magic isn't as fooled by lack of line of sight!

So not sure if you have noticed, but these boss battles now each are themed interestingly... first is wizard monk who turns himself into a melee beat machine. This gal obviously jumps around using ranged attacks and plans on annoying you greatly. What's in store for the third? You'll find out... if you survive the fiery assault!

The woman, now expecting the floating starknife, dodges both swings.

Woman fort: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Pelkin's shout shakes her, but doesn't fully affect the woman!

@Velidor: You can see her, but she'll have cover with the pillar blocking most of the view, so I'll add +4 to her touch AC.

Velidor blasts the woman... only for her to use her bracelet of discs to deflect the bullet into the pillar! Yes, she has Deflect Arrows, too!

The rest of the party prepares buffs, Twigg getting into position invisibly while Amarthecthel takes a book from Ikrimah's tactics and creates multiple images of himself!

With Pelkin spotting her, she unloads a bevy of discs into the half-elf that burst into flame as they are launched at Pelkin.

Flaming Disc flurry @ Pelkin: 1d20 + 18 - 1 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 18 - 1 - 3 = 32
Damage on hit: 1d2 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 = 13
Fire damage on hit: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Flaming Disc flurry @ Pelkin: 1d20 + 18 - 1 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 18 - 1 - 3 = 22
Damage on hit: 1d2 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 = 13
Fire damage on hit: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Flaming Disc flurry @ Pelkin: 1d20 + 13 - 1 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 13 - 1 - 3 = 22
Damage on hit: 1d2 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 6 = 14
Fire damage on hit: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Flaming Disc flurry @ Pelkin: 1d20 + 8 - 1 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 1 - 3 = 10
Damage on hit: 1d2 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 6 = 14
Fire damage on hit: 1d6 ⇒ 5

One of the discs penetrates Pelkin's armor, causing sharp pain that also burns.

Init Order (surprise round) bold = up!
Pelkin (17 damage, spiritual weapon)
Woman (42 damage)
Velidor
Amarthecthel (4 images)
Lore
Twigg (vanished)
Mexel

Damn, I forgot to activate my judgment of Protection (Fire) when I was concerned about the Spirit Weapon thing. Bah.

Pelkin protects himself after discovering the effect of the disks. He then uses Ear Piercing Scream again!: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 5, 4, 3) = 17

To use my bow I'll have to drop my shield, what type of action would it be to do that? She might deflect all of my arrows but its all I have until I know she can do it at-will.

Also, the Spirit Weapon: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 4 = 12 for Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

LOre casts guidance on Velidor again.

@Pelkin: Move action to unstrap it!

Is it a 1 Fort?: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Hah!

The second cacophony shakes the woman where she stands albeit horizontally on a pillar and she stands dazed as her ears rings violently!

Boom!

Init Order bold = up!
Pelkin (17 damage, spiritual weapon)
Woman (59 damage)
Velidor (guided)
Amarthecthel (4 images)
Lore
Twigg (vanished)
Mexel

Then for my move action I do just that! Since she is dazed I can use my second judgment to increase my AC again on my next turn. I'll wait until the others act before I do my next turn though.

Musket1+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 = 27
DMG RS2+DA+MT+PBS: 1d12 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 14

Musket2+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
DMG2+PBS+MT+DA: 1d12 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 18

Velidor takes the opportunity to shoot at the now dazed foe...

With an arcane word, great feathery wings erupt from the back of Amarthecthel's armor and he launches into the air, hunting for the enemy.

"Pelkin? Can you see her?"

Fly as a hex power. Move 30' west.

Pelkin will again point out the location of the enemy. There! On the pillar, where my weapon of spirit is attacking the target! Engage her!

The first shot lands true, the dazed foe unable to react and deflect the shot, although the following bullet knicks the pillar. Amarthecthel flies over to engage the woman in melee.

Init Order bold = up!
Pelkin (17 damage, spiritual weapon)
Woman (73 damage)
Velidor (guided)
Amarthecthel (4 images)
Lore
Twigg (vanished)
Mexel

Giving Twigg until the end of the business day before botting and continuing.

Botting Twigg and moving on

Twigg becomes invisible as he blasts the foe with missiles of force!

Magic Missiles @ Woman: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 1) + 4 = 15

She is pelted by the bolts unerringly as the woman slowly regains her senses!

Init Order bold = up!
Pelkin (17 damage, spiritual weapon, judgment (prot fire/AC))
Woman (88 damage)
Velidor (guided)
Amarthecthel (4 images, flying)
Lore
Twigg
Mexel

Spirit Weapon: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 for Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Pelkin tries to fire arrows at the woman before she fully recovers! Judgments will now be Protection and Resistance (Fire)

Bow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 for Arrow: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Bow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 for Arrow: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Nope, not designed for this! Hopefully her being dazed will drop her AC enough.

Velidor reloads and shoots again...

Musket1++DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
DMG+DA+MT: 1d12 + 5 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 + 4 = 18

Musket1++DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
DMG+DA+MT: 1d12 + 5 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 + 4 = 15

Sadly, daze doesn't affect AC; stunned does!

Pelkin fires a bow for the first time in a while, and his elf blood almost boils at his foiled accuracy. Velidor blasts twice, and although the woman is able to deflect one of the volleys, the second one still strikes her!

Init Order bold = up!
Pelkin (17 damage, spiritual weapon, judgment (prot fire/AC))
Woman (103 damage)
Velidor (guided)
Amarthecthel (4 images, flying)
Lore
Twigg
Mexel

Bring her down, Amarthecthel! Because I sure as hell can't do it, LOL.

Well, your daze really did save the day; so you still contributed well :)

Amarthecthel is low on spells and mentally kicks himself for not having recharged with his pearls of power before entering this fight. Judging that he need speed now more than spells, he infuses his scimitar with cold and charges the woman.

+1 Cold Iron icy burst Scimitar w/ power attack and charge: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 321d6 + 7 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 4 + (4) = 21

Critical Hit Confirmation: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 321d6 + 7 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 4 + (6) = 20

Pow! That'll do, Pig. That'll do.

Those +1d6's become +1d10's, if it matters.

Nope :)

Amarthecthel goes in for the kill, swinging quickly and aiming at the woman's heart. Her body almost separates as icy forms from the blood splatter, the woman falling to the floor with a lifeless thud.

Thought that would be more annoying, but good effort and some luck on the party's side ended this battle mercifully quick!

Amarthecthel scoops up the woman's body as the party examines it for clues and useful items.

Also, another magical item is embedded into the brow of the woman; a black gemstone.

Unfortunately, there is no other telling information on the woman unlike the much more vocal Ikrimah battled earlier.

Pelkin, being greedy injured, takes one of the potions.

CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 1) + 3 = 9

And then the other.

CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3) + 3 = 7 She must have had them for awhile.

These slippers were quite interesting. Who could use them best? Pelkin will then examine the gemstone embedded into the woman.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Pelkin shrugs, leaving such things to the others to figure out.

Once the party distributes the loot and figures out everything, Pelkin will lead them to the double doors they passed over to the north.

Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36

Of course you guys can stop me if I missed something in this room.

spellcraft dc 24: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 ah well.. I had a 1 in 20 chance lol

Lore's eyes light up at the flaming bracelet chakrams... "Ooooh, fire!" Though not proficient in them, she still admires them.

Who wants what? Lore would be thrilled with the belt... but happy to take the ring instead if someone else wants the belt.

I only have some interest in the Slippers, outside of that I have no issue with you taking both.

Velidor slaps Amarthecthel on the shoulder following the mans vicious strike that felled their foe. "Well done friend."

Looking over the loot the woodsman says "I already have a belt, no need for another. I have no need for more jewelry. Take what you want Lore." and then he starts taking accountability of his ammo.

Amarthecthel acknowledges Velidor's compliment. [/b]"She was dangerous and had to be put down. These people are fanatics."[/b]

Spellcraft (DC 24): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27

"I have no need for most of that equipment," says Amarthecthel. "Lorendral should take the belt. This gem, however, should be of interest to most. It permits the wearer to see in the dark."

"I can fly and so have no use for the slippers. They should go to Pelkin or Velidor."

Amarthecthel retrieves both his pearls of power and recovers two uses of frostbite. The he shoulders his pack and follows Pelkin.

Pelkin will take the slippers then.

"Oh my darkvision sounds wonderful... how do we get the gem out of her forehead?" does it just pop out, or does it require some kind of surgery?

She's dead, we'll carve it out if we have to, LOL.

@Lore: I'll assume it sort of affixes on when pressed against skin; likewise, a gentle application of force should remove it without having to cut skin :)

Other than the Darkvision gem being applied, think you guys are ready for the next room!

Sorry, got behind setting up the map; I'll have the next room ready tomorrow morning!

No problem! Pelkin will try to detect the usual stuff (alighments, magic) before opening the door once it is determined to be safe to do so.

Ready!

Cold white light pours down from the ceiling, illuminating a raised platform in the center of the area. The room is two stories high, with a series of balconies running around the upper level, overlooking the platform. Two narrow walkways cross above the center of the platform on the second story. Stone pillars positioned around the lower level support the balcony and walkways. To each side at the rear of the chamber, steep steps ascend to the upper level.

A woman with dark veils stands on the upper floor, looking down upon the party. Unlike the others, she greets them with more interest and warmth than any of the other cultists thusfar. "Welcome to the glorious fighting arena of the Master of Black Destruction! You are the ones causing much ruckus for my mistress above; what is it that you seek that you would come so far in a strange and foreign land?"