GM Batpony's PFS From Tome of Righteous Repose 3 (Inactive)

Game Master Batpony

It takes a full minute to do the ritual, but we're doing 1 minute rounds. So it just takes 1 full round to complete it?

Teric walks towards the rift and motions to the ball of flame. It flies towards the second shadow though, doesn't quite get there yet. "Shall we perform the ritual now or when he can destroyed this undead?"

@Teric, simple answer is yes.. it just takes one round as long as enough skill checks have been passed.

As Alexander and Brunhilde move close to the rift, they discover a nasty effect as the rift causes negative energy to unleash itself unto them.

The fire burns through the rift and slowly emerging from it, is a skeleton warrior, in full plate, wearing tien armor, similar to what you read in the tome, in fact, it looks eerily distinct to one of the female paladins, even with holy symbols of shizuru tainted.
Adjacent on either side, are two armors, you see a faint outline of a skeleton inside them but as they emerge from the rift, the outlines slowly disappear leaving only a floating armor.

The creatures are burnt but as they emerge from the rift, they are also effected by the negative energy which subsequently increases their power slightly.

Reflex, armor: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Reflex, Michiko: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

armor, negative: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
michiko, negative: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8
brunhilde, negative: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Alexander, negative: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Combat Round 3
Conditions:
Xavian, Zaroslav (shield), Navoreal (shield/protection vs evil Touch AC 21), Brunhilde -3str, Teric (shield of faith), Alexander
Shadow Blue (panicked x2)
Michiko -2, Phantom Armors -5

Kn. Religion 14 for floating armor
Kn. Religion 21 for Michiko

Creatures emerged at the end of round 2, so at this time it's better to attempt to defeat them than to close the rift. I missed out on updating the map but michiko is standing in center of rift with phantom armor on each side of the rift. Also remember if you at any point during your turn are next to the rift, 1d6 negative energy dmg.

Is Blue still up? I thought that one was defeated.

i mixed up my colours. Blue defeated, Red panicked per chill touch and is fleeing away from the fight.

Know Rel: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Not quite sure where the skeletal thing is.. Is it the blue dot on the map?

The blue dot is Teric's Cold Flaming Sphere.

Knowledge, Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Sorry for the earlier confusion, I've updated the map now!

The moving armors are what is known to be phantom armors, although undead in nature, they hold shape as if the armor itself is the undead creature (not incorperal) and have no real special abilities or powers.

Teric steps up and fans his hands out, cold flames shooting from his fingers,. The spell envelops all three of the newly arrived creatures. Nearly simultaneously, the blue ball of cold fire zips to the remaining shadow and begins to freeze it.

Casting Cold modified Burning Hands. It hits the armors and the skeleton.
Cast Defensively (DC16): 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 4 = 33
Cold Burning Hands: 5d4 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 1, 1) = 10
DC 18 Reflex Save for half. Failure means they take full damage and are slowed (only 1 action, -1 to AC, -1 to reflex saves)

Cold Flaming Sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 6) = 12
DC 19 Reflex save to negate damage. Failure means the shadow takes full damage and is slowed (only 1 action, -1 to AC, -1 to reflex saves)

Begin raging. Shield bash versus left most armor. 5 foot step away from the portal.

Brunhilde knows now the time to hold the line has passed and that she needs to take out whatever this is as quickly as possible but the shades have weakened her sword arm and she only swipes thin air.

Shield Bash1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Undead again! Nothing to eat... that's sad.

Having one use of his spell left, Zaroslav tries to hit one armor.

Touch attack (will DC16 or flee): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Nav moves over beside Teric and attacks the armor..

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Dam: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Neg Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 1

if someone could put Zaroslav near the closest armor it will be great, thanks :)

Alexander steps behind Navoreal and calls upon the spirits of dead Chelish nobles to bolster the party.

5 ft step, and cast Bless.

red armor, reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
blue armor, reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
michiko, reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
I'm not clear on the rules here, michiko is immune to cold, but not slow. So i'm assuming she is still slowed but takes no damage...Am I right in this?

Teric once again attempts a display of arcane prowess, firing a blast of cold air in attempt to hurt and slow the creatures down, two of them look visibly slower after the spell, but one thing is sure, is that undead warrior paladin of sorts did no flinch from the cold.

shadow,reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

The sphere also proves it's worth as it constantly hurts in attempt to eliminate the shadow in the corner.

teric,negative: 1d6 ⇒ 1

However with Teric's heroic feat, he steps a little too close to the rift and causes a backlash on himself.

The big hitters Brunhilde and Navoreal though are unable to land a good blow on the enemy. The dungeon's affect might be wearing them down.

armor blue, will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 141d4 ⇒ 4

Zaroslav again proves his magic to be effective as he cast fear into the mind of the undead, surprising as the dead don't think, and this one none-the-less has no head!

In the meantime, Alexander cast a spell of blessing for the party in hopes it would aid them a swifter victory against the forces of evil.

Fighting next to the rift! So brave, so dangerous! You know, as the undeads are constantly healing next to it.

Combat Round 3
Conditions: Bless
Xavian, Zaroslav (shield), Navoreal (shield/protection vs evil Touch AC 21) -1, Brunhilde -3 -3str, Teric (shield of faith) -1, Alexander
Shadow Blue -12 (panicked x2)(slow)
Michiko -2 (slow?), Phantom Armors red -15 (slow) blue -10 (panicked x 4)

Under most circumstances if immune to the damage you are also immune to anything tacked on with the damage.

Navoreal's correct. Teric's spell has to do damage for the slow effect to take place.

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Xavian puts away his current daggers and draws cold iron ones and gets ready to throw them at one of the armors!

I know I can draw for free, but can I sheath for free also? I'm not sure how that works. I'm thinking I can sheath them during a move.

Cold Iron Dagger: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 for Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Confirm?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 for Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

No, you can't sheath for free (and anyway it always provoke an AoO). And yes, you can sheath during a move (not a 5ft. step).

OK, I'm good then as I did need to move. Sheath during the move, free action to draw, standard for one attack.

Xavians dagger strikes right in between the joints of the phantom armor, this proves very effective as the suit collapses on the floor. The other suit alongside collapses also from the cold burns of Teric's flames. Missed out that the hp was 13 only.

The shadow continues to cause itself panic as it forces itself into a corner.

The undead Paladin uses all it's force with her katana to strike Navoreal.

+1 frost katana: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
dmg: 1d8 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 10 + (2, 3) = 22 of which 5 is cold dmg

Combat Round 4
Conditions: Bless
Xavian, Zaroslav (shield), Navoreal (shield/protection vs evil Touch AC 21) -23, Brunhilde -3 -3str, Teric (shield of faith) -1, Alexander
Shadow Blue -12 (panicked x1)(slow)

Nav takes a brutal hit and prepares to retaliate..

"This fiend is heads and tails above the rest! Focus it down!"

He swings his blade before 5' stepping back..

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Dam: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Shirt Reroll: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 comon moto..

Teric steps away from the rift. "The Rift is healing it!" He conjures another ball of flame, this time normal fire. It appears at the feet of the undead warrior.

Casting normal fire-based Flaming Sphere. Added an icon.
Flaming Sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 1) = 6
DC 18 Reflex save to negate.

Flaming Sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) = 12
DC 19 reflex save to negate the damage. Failure means the shadow takes full damage and is slowed (only 1 action, -1 to AC, -1 to reflex saves)

Alexander steps behind Navoreal and relieves some the elf's pain.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Xavian chucks two more cold iron daggers at the undead paladin!

CI Dagger: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 1 = 19 for Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
CI Dagger: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 1 = 12 for Damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

shadow,reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
The shadow attempts to resist the cold pains that Teric's sphere has cast upon him, but whatever feeble attempt, the shadow looks to be on the brink of extinction.

The undead paladin though, looks to be a very worthy foe as she is able to deflect Navoreal's attack with her sword and block both Xavian's daggers with her armor.

Combat Round 4
Conditions: Bless
Xavian, Zaroslav (shield), Navoreal (shield/protection vs evil Touch AC 21) -18, Brunhilde -3 -3str, Teric (shield of faith) -1, Alexander
Shadow Blue -18 (panicked x1)
Michiko

As this looks to be a tough fight Brunhilde's Hedgehog will start to use his bodyguard feat to boost her AC by 2. Aid another 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 so AC is now 21 for this turn. Then move and shield slam.

Brunhilde rushes forward and slams into her foe with her shield but the Battle maids determination has apparently faltered.

Attack1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 Damage 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Zaroslav casts a spell chill's touch and moves to attack the ancient paladin, now a darker self.

Feel the Hunger of Trelmarixian

Touch attack (will DC16): 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Just a little bit of info, She is a 7HD creature. So it'd be wise to start moving her away from the rift! Just a word of advice, don't want anyone dying in a tier 3-4 game!

brunilde neg dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

The undead paladin seeing that she is fully surrounded decides to not use her weapon this wround, but instead releases a devastating blast from within herself. A cold wind engulfs you.
Reflex DC 17 for half dmg.
cold dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

At the same time, the cold engulfs also the shadow killing it.

Combat Round 5
Conditions: Bless
Xavian, Zaroslav (shield), Navoreal (shield/protection vs evil Touch AC 21) -18, Brunhilde -11 -3str, Teric (shield of faith) -1, Alexander
Michiko

Reflex with Evasion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

With just a single throwing dagger left, Xavian moves around the creature a bit to get the best angle he can!

CI Dagger: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 for Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Did the Flaming Sphere do any damage to her? Is she resistant to fire?

Teric steps farther from the rift, coaxing the flaming sphere to fly towards the undead warrior again. He points at the warrior and a trio of missile fly from his hand striking her.

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) + 3 = 14

Flaming Sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 6) = 11
DC 18 Reflex save to negate. If she fails (and takes damage), she is slowed (1 action, -1 AC, -1 reflex save)

Thought I mentioned it but guess I did not. She is immune to fire damage as well as cold.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Negative energy damage (heal): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Zaroslav is unable to dodge the blast, but between Trelmarixian gift and the healing power of the rift, he find himself unscarred by the blast !

Again he calls for Trelmarixian's gift and two claws appears and he slashes twice against the undead creature, his claws enhanced by his magic.

I will wait for an opportunity to flank before attacking.

Claw 1 (+Will DC16): 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 27
damages: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Claw 2 (+Will DC16): 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 9
damages: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Crit Confirm 1 (+Will DC16): 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 13
damages: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Reflexes 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

With Brunhilde now at -19 hp she' will retreat from the portal after her attack.

Brunhilde badly wrecked by evil powers surrounding her tries one more last ditch effort attack before retreating.

Attack 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 Damage1d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

The attack initiates a DC 27 bull rush attempt if that is succcessful I'll take my
Swift action Armor Spike attack 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Alexander bolsters Navoreal even further before retreating away from the rift.

Casting Aid on Navoreal. Temp HP: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

reflex teric: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
reflex alexander: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Most of the pathfinders fail to avoid the cold, causing a small deal of pain to them. However, the cold seems to be the little bit of push the pathfinders needed to reorganize their attack against the undead.

Xavian's dagger pinpoints an accurate spot in her armor and hurts her while Teric fires a magic missile which also causes some pain. Right then, Brunhilde is able to push the paladin slightly away from the rift while dealing a good amount of damage to her. But even after all the attacks, the paladin looks barely hurt.

If Navoreal doesn't provide opportunity for flank, i'll execute Zaroslav's attack as is

Combat Round 5
Conditions: Bless
Xavian, Zaroslav (shield) waiting for flank -3, Navoreal (shield/protection vs evil Touch AC 21 / +7 temp hp) -18, Brunhilde -19 -3str, Teric (shield of faith) -9, Alexander -8
Michiko -37

Was that Cold damage or Negative Energy? Teric has cold resist 10.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 takes half..

Wincing as the cold washed over him Navoreal has seen better days.. Forced with a dilemma Nav has no choice but to step up and fight the undead find..

Move up and attack

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
Dam: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

It was cold damage Teric, noted on the resistance.

Navoreal neg: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Navoreal steps up to the game and delivers a massive blow unto the undead, she still stands but looks visibly wounded after the strike. From behind Zaroslav takes advantage of Navoreal's position and cuts a claw into the armor of the paladin. But is unaffected by his power.

will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

attack,Navoreal: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32I believe that hits
dmg: 1d8 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + (1, 3) = 19
neg heal: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The paladin again strikes her sword, this time at Navoreal who she believe is the biggest threat of all. Her swing mightier than that of Navoreal as he begins to collapse unconcious in front of everyone's eyes.

Combat Round 6
Conditions: Bless
Xavian, Zaroslav (shield) waiting for flank -3, Navoreal (shield/protection vs evil Touch AC 21 / +7 temp hp) -44 at -2hp, Brunhilde -19 -3str, Teric (shield of faith) -1, Alexander -8
Michiko -45

Again, Zaroslav tries again to put Trelmarixian fear inside the head of the undead.

Concentration DC17: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Touch Attack (Will DC16): 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 25

Navoreal is not adjacent to the rift, shouldn't take neg damage.. That would leave him at 1 hp I beleive.. Not something I'm looking forward to but I think thats right..

Is Navoreal down?

With the damage total he has me at yes, I think it should be 3 less though as he is not adjacanet to the rift and shouldn't have taken th 3 neg damage.. Unfortunately this leaves him dying to another hit.. Thing hits like a truck, especailly for level 3-4 guys..

Ah you're right, Navoreal is not adjacent hence not down, should be up with 1hp. Yeah, I had do a double take on the creatures to make sure but all the boss monsters are surprisingly very difficult, the Dragon one is a lot harder with multiple natural attacks. You guys do have that elemental gem though which sometimes a very strong creature...

Totally forgot about the gem..

"Whoever has the elemental gem, use it to summon an Earth Elemental!"

What? This gem? Xavian draws the gem in question and attempts to summon this earth elemental.

Do I need to roll anything?

I think you just crush it and name the element you want..

Standard action to crush the gem. Going to assume you summoned it right adjacent to the creature and let it attack it.

will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

The Undead proves again to be a master of the mind as she does not fall prey to Zaroslav's spell.

A large elemental earth creature rises from the ground next to the undead. The elementals first attempt to attack the creature, learning from it's mistakes though, it manages to pick up the undead and cause a huge amount of hurt. The paladin maintains a stand, but you can tell she is close to her end.

Earth Elemental Stats
slam 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 152d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14
slam 2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 262d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 6) + 7 = 19

Combat Round 6
Conditions: Bless
Xavian, Elemental, Zaroslav (shield) , Navoreal (shield/protection vs evil Touch AC 21 / +7 temp hp) -41 at 1hp, Brunhilde -19 -3str, Teric (shield of faith) -1, Alexander -8
Michiko -64

Brunhilde is gonna sit out this turn as she still has rage up and thus can't do things like wand herself.

Teric motions towards the undead knight again and another trio of magic bolts hit her.

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 1) + 3 = 12