HP 52/52; Panache 2/2; Reroll @+4 0/1; charmed life 4/4; CLW wand 47/50 Halfling inspired blade; AC 24; Fort +8; Ref +14; Will +9 (+11 vs fear); Init +8; Perc +12; SM+5
Belinda passes over he wand for others to use if necessary, and asks someone to give her a blast of it.
You can continue healing if needed. I've assumed you've pro-actively did that before going to the next part.
Iyasset brings you forth, proud of himself. A steep staircase leads to open air again, where the walls of the trench quickly diminish in height, giving a clear view of the desert beyond the Sandflow Source. You leave the Oread by the exit.
Suddenly, without warning, as you exit, a burst of fire at the edge of the trench flares up into several roughly humanoid shapes, all of which begin advancing toward the site’s entrance. A faint rumble of earth joins the elementals, and then a massive, stout woman made of stone appears. Similarly, she is as big as Iyasset.
“The Ainsi continue to cause us trouble,” she says in a slow grumble. [b]“And now, you ally with these flesh-things. Do you really believe them to be the prophets?”[/b]
Slowly, her rocky face shifts into a half-smile. “Prophet or not, the Goanron Triumvirate would have a use for you. Join us, and we will give you rewards that make the offerings of the Ainsi pale in comparison. The Ainsi are flighty and careless. The only certainty with the Ainsi is their tendency toward violence and treachery. Whatever they’ve promised you, they would just as soon throw you off a cliff and steal from your corpse."
Iyasset interjects, angrily "Do not be deceived by her words! The Goanran are nothing but fools, they probably do not even know where the Janni is! Come with I, and ignore these beings."
In rebute, the Earth elemental roars. "But we do know where Jamila is, we have much more to offer than the filthy Ainsi!"
They both continue to shout names at each other, claiming their tribes are more worthier and that each of their leaders know better of Jamila.
At the end of this conversation, you need to pick a side to follow to meet their leader.
HP 52/52; Panache 2/2; Reroll @+4 0/1; charmed life 4/4; CLW wand 47/50 Halfling inspired blade; AC 24; Fort +8; Ref +14; Will +9 (+11 vs fear); Init +8; Perc +12; SM+5
Belinda looks from one elemental to the other.
"Maybe you could each put forward why you are the best group to follow... and not why the other group is the wrong one?"
She shrugs
"You both claim to know where Jamila is. Perhaps you could show us how much else you know - about the prophets for example?"
The arguments become more superficial as they explain why they are better. Mostly talking about they're physical appearances and capabilities and why they are the superior elemental.
As for why you are the prophets, their answers remain no different from what Iyasset told you previously. "That the time is right, and you are here."
HP 52/52; Panache 2/2; Reroll @+4 0/1; charmed life 4/4; CLW wand 47/50 Halfling inspired blade; AC 24; Fort +8; Ref +14; Will +9 (+11 vs fear); Init +8; Perc +12; SM+5
Belinda looks back to her companions. "Iyasset has done right by us so far. I have no quarrel with either group, but I'd prefer to bet on the pig I have already seen race."
f Picture of Filicitas Felicitas Aurora, Aasimar (Azata-Touched), varisian mother. Bard 5/Inspired Blade 1
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AC 18/T13/FF14 HP 33/35 F+4 R+10 W+5 Init +5 SM +14 /Perception +4
Felicitas ponders for a moment before answering."But the other side did not request from us to kill someone!" SenseMotiveIyasset:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33 SenseMotiveEarth:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23
hp 91/91 (+24 rage) Effect: Phantom Blood (2 hrs) | Ac 21 T12 FF 20 (-2 rage, add -2 when large) | Init +1 | F +14 (rage +2) Ref+6 (large -1) Will +3 (+2 vs. mind-affecting and poison) | Resist Acid 3, Cold 3, Electricity 6, Fire 3 |Perception +12 | Rage 13/13 | Omen 1/1 | Spells 1/2 | Reroll 1/1
"There is that, but we don't know what they would have us do instead. And Iyasset agreed in the end that we could let the oread live. It might be just chance why we met Iyasset first, but I prefer to stick with her."
Fung turns his head back and forth between the two parties, clearly confused. He was disturbed when Iyasset told the party to kill the oread without clear reasons, but then again, she didn't object or intervene when the party let her live.
Finally, his natural affinity to the air elemental, flighty as she is, wins over, and he simply nods in assent to Nemis' reply.
As you turn to walk away with Iyasset, the new Emissary shouts at you! "So be it! If you won't join us, you won't join anyone!" Next to her, three medium sized fire elementals emerge from the sand.
Kn. Plane DC 14 and 13 respectively to identify.
Iyasset is a soft ally, i.e. his aid in combat is already taken into account by reducing the CR, he is on field but does not do any real attacks.
"Apparently Toctep!" Nemis, angered by the politicking and posturing, is now determined to end this. He summons the mental energy to focus his power and unleashes a pair of bolts at blue
So I think I misinterpreted it, Iyasset does attack the enemy, and it's reflected in the CR so the encounter is more difficult than normal.
Khalib and Felicitas start to inspire the party prior to the attack that is to come. Nemis waste no time and strikes at the enemy with some mental energy.
In a single file line, the enemy charges at the pathfinders, each picking out their own target to attack. Fortunately for most, their initial charge does not intimidate the group.
Iyasset laughs of the punitive damage from the fire elemental and shows in return his strength, nearly taking out the fire elemental.
Those affected by the burn ability must also succeed on a Reflex save or catch fire, taking the listed damage for an additional 1d4 rounds at the start of its turn.A burning creature can attempt a new save as a full-round action. Dropping and rolling on the ground grants a +4 bonus on this save. Creatures that hit a burning creature with natural weapons or unarmed attacks take fire damage as though hit by the burning creature and must make a Reflex save to avoid catching on fire.
HP 52/52; Panache 2/2; Reroll @+4 0/1; charmed life 4/4; CLW wand 47/50 Halfling inspired blade; AC 24; Fort +8; Ref +14; Will +9 (+11 vs fear); Init +8; Perc +12; SM+5
Belinda quickly draws her rapier, stabbing it into the fiery form before her. It's flames burn green around her weapon.
"Which fickle allies you would have been!" she fumes.
Taken aback by the sudden turn of events, Fung is caught by surprise when the earth and fire elementals suddenly attack. Nonetheless, he manages to raise his small buckler in time to block the flaming fist.
Taking a step back away from the frontline, he lets loose a bolt of lightning, aiming for the fire elemental that appears most injured.
Elemental Overflow, PBS, Bless, Inspire Courage
electric blast vs red touch AC:1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 17dmg:2d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 11 Should have cover bonus with all the allies in the way.
f Picture of Filicitas Felicitas Aurora, Aasimar (Azata-Touched), varisian mother. Bard 5/Inspired Blade 1
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AC 18/T13/FF14 HP 33/35 F+4 R+10 W+5 Init +5 SM +14 /Perception +4
Felicitas steps forward and attacks the fire elemental to her left while keeping her song strong.
Attack:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 261d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Felicitas and Belinda's prove their blades are strong this time, striking into the hearts of their enemies. Between all the allies in Fung's way, he is unable to get a perfect line, and the electric blast flies off into the distant sun.
Nemis settles into his element, continuing to focus his mind, but holding back a bit I must be prepared for more if reinforcements show up: MM vs. Red:2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 2 = 9
Male Human (Garundi) Oracle (Dual-Cursed) 5 | HP 41/41 | AC: 20 T: 15 FF: 20 CMD: 14 | F+4 R+7 W+7 | Init +9 | Perception +9
Khalib, bolstered by his newly found spirits, steps up and smacks the blue-hued flame elemental with his morningstar. "The pen is more powerful than the sword, but sometimes a pen can't help. Have at thee!"
hp 91/91 (+24 rage) Effect: Phantom Blood (2 hrs) | Ac 21 T12 FF 20 (-2 rage, add -2 when large) | Init +1 | F +14 (rage +2) Ref+6 (large -1) Will +3 (+2 vs. mind-affecting and poison) | Resist Acid 3, Cold 3, Electricity 6, Fire 3 |Perception +12 | Rage 13/13 | Omen 1/1 | Spells 1/2 | Reroll 1/1
Toctep steps forward, shaking his fists. Long claws start to grow from his hands while his size increases. When he is as large as the earth elemental he slashes twice at the creature.
Khalib's swing does not connect with the elemental. Toctep brings himself to a large side to go head on head with the creature, he strikes twice at the creature delivering a good amount of damage to it. The elemental in return sets his sights on Toctep and double slams him! He clearly shows his strength against the raging Nagaji.
The fire elementals turn and attack Iyasset and Felicitas, spreading themselves out to get the most coverage against the pathfinders. But both smaller elementals do not show enough strength to overcome the pathfinders.
HP 52/52; Panache 2/2; Reroll @+4 0/1; charmed life 4/4; CLW wand 47/50 Halfling inspired blade; AC 24; Fort +8; Ref +14; Will +9 (+11 vs fear); Init +8; Perc +12; SM+5
Belinda steps back, trying to finish off the fire element and free up the team to deal with the earth elemental - the main threat.
The riposte was not enough to knock out the elemental, so Belinda's attack will still be needed to knock it out. But i'll assume the Felicitas's regular attack is against the earth elemental, as it's the only remaining baddie.
Seeing the fire elementals taken out, Fung focuses his attention on the towering earthern creature. He steps away out of his reach and lets loose another bolt of lightning over the heads of his allies.
With little distraction, everyone turns their attention to the earth elemental. Nemis fires some magic missiles. Toctep continues to claw at it, first claw hits, but second dodged. Fung blast some energy into it. Khalib, in the meanwhile, supports the group by attempting to heal some of Tocteps' wounds. But the earthen still stands somewhat strong.
With the smaller elementals out of the way, Iyasset and the earth elemental turn towards each other and pursue a battle of giants. Each with their own hard headedness, trying to prove a superiority over the other. They both deliver one blow each, but clearly the earth elemental is showing a bit more punch to his attacks.
HP 52/52; Panache 2/2; Reroll @+4 0/1; charmed life 4/4; CLW wand 47/50 Halfling inspired blade; AC 24; Fort +8; Ref +14; Will +9 (+11 vs fear); Init +8; Perc +12; SM+5
Belinda steps back towards the giant earth creature and again thrusts her rapier into him. "Back you honorless creature. Back I say"
The Pathfinder's continue to hurl attacks at the earth elemental, and finally it starts to give way, being visibly weakened by the numerous attacks. Toctep delivers a hard blow that finally knocks her to the ground. Within the minute, numerous little portals open up, and send the fire and earth elementals back to what is presumably their home plane.
This next part has very little details given in the scenario.. so if you start to ask difficult questions, I may have to make up the answers!
Iyasset continues to escort you, he brings you to an area near the mountains that you have came from. He asks you to wait for a short moment as he briefs his leader on your trials and the encounter that you had just been through. You don't wait very long, as you are then greeted to a private audience with Aridiea, another elemental take resembles some sort of a humanoid form, although unlike Iyasset, her face looks like he has seen 1000 years. She studies you for a moment before speaking.
"Alas, I first have to apologies for the troubles we have cause you. I'm afraid you are not the prophets. Although, I recognise that the pathfinder society is a very influential one, and would hope we can build ties together."
"I know you seek the Janni, and I shall share with you what information we know about her. We have tracked her as far as we could, she has travelled through this mountains, and through a network of caves, but after that we no longer no where is she. However we know as much that she has travelled away from the material plane, likely into the elements. She is also strongly tied to the Concordance of Elements."
"As a peace offering, take this ring of feather falling, and may we offer you one other gift?" He holds out in his hand a pair of sandals of the lightest step and a wind fan.
You can choose one of them, and it'll be reflected accordingly in your chronicle.
HP 52/52; Panache 2/2; Reroll @+4 0/1; charmed life 4/4; CLW wand 47/50 Halfling inspired blade; AC 24; Fort +8; Ref +14; Will +9 (+11 vs fear); Init +8; Perc +12; SM+5
"Why thank-you Aridiea."says Belinda.
She turns to converse with the others "For me, I think the sandals would be more helpful. But if one of you has a strong desire for the fan, I'll be happy for us to accept that instead."
Fung bows deeply Aridiea. "Thank you. Whatever you gift us would be appreciated."
To clarify, must it be the same item for the whole party, or it can different for each of us? If it is the former, Fung doesn't have any preference. If it's the latter, he'll go for the sandals.
Sorry if it wasn't clear earlier, but it must be as a group. Whichever of these items the PCs chose as a group, each PC gains access to her preferred item on her Chronicle sheet.
