Hoprah opens fire to the last standing Gnoll with her trusty wand.
Meanwhile, Untir stands ready at the event of surfacing of an unknown assailant.
The gnoll continues to barge through to reach the Pathfinders. Meanwhile the sand continues shifting as it tears through the roots and escapes the entangling area.
You have activated my trap card! This occurs as Lebraerio attempted to move. This is an immediate action mechanically.
Everyone except Robyyn and Hoprah are affected below. Area of affect marked on map.
The ground that you stand on immediately violently shakes with everything falling into a sink hole, even the rock that Amun finds himself situation on start to sink in.
Reflex DC15 Save or gain entangled condition. After you've made your saves you can continue your turn actions as normal.
Female CN Human Sorcerer 4 | HP 27/27 | AC 10/10/10 14 T 10 FF 14 (mage armor) | CMB +0 CMD 10 | F: +6 R: +3 W: +6 (additional +6 vs charm and compulsion) | Init +10 | Perc +3 | SM +2 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Mage Armor
As an immediate action Hoprah utters a magical word or two and casts Liberating Command on Tuthil (unless he is already free of the entanglement, in which case she will cast it on the first one who fails their Reflex save) which enables him to make an Escape Artist check (with a +8 competence bonus) as an immediate action to free himself.
Is whatever is under the ground a valid target for ear-piercing scream or magic missile? If so, Hoprah will cast ear-piercing scream sonic damage:2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 and dazed for 1 round, Fort DC 17 for half dmg and negate the daze effect. Alternatively, if that is not valid but the thing can be magic missiled, then she will use her wand of magic missile Magic Missile:1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 against it. Or, if neither of those are valid options, she will ready to cast ear-piercing scream if it surfaces.
ref DC15:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Untir was so intent, focusing on the creature that is underground, that when the ground gives way under him, it catches him completely by surprise! He sinks deep in and is trapped by the sand.
With the sand getting everywhere, he struggles to free himself.
escape artist, entangled:1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 1 - 2 = 15 Is this a full-round action or standard? If full-round, Untir will 5-foot step away if he succeeds in escaping. If standard, he'll move 20ft SE.
Apologize guys! Perhaps I should have clarified but found myself distracted with a combination of work and perhaps committing in one or two too many gameday games.
As it is written, you don't make a check to escape the entangled condition, this is not the spell. As long as you remain in the circle you are entangled, but if you move out of the circle you lose this condition.
I'll give 24 hours for any retcons, then hopefully pick up this slow combat!
Untir pushes his way out of the area where the underground creature appears to be. "We need to spread out!" Again, he eyes the area, ready to send his spirits to curse the creature as soon as it reveals itself.
Misfortune hex, will DC16 or any d20 roll, roll twice and take lower result for 1 round
The sand continues to shift seemingly chasing Lebraerio after he lost balance off the camel. Soon a tremendous starfish-like creature emerges from the sand, its five long arms surrounding a circular toothy maw.
Untir reacts by sending cursing spirits to surround the monster! The distraction helps as it is unable to land a hit on the human investigator.
Oh goodness, I saw the larger image of it first and thought we were pretty much dead!
Robyyn fixes his gaze on the creature, using the power of his evil eye to lower the creature's defenses. He begins cackling in the face of his horror, whether out of confidence or desperation is unclear!
Actions:
Standard: Evil Eye (-2 AC) 8 rounds or Will DC 16 for 1 round Move: Cackle
Evil Eye wrote:
The witch can cause doubt to creep into the mind of a foe within 30 feet that she can see. The target takes a –2 penalty on one of the following (witch's choice): AC, ability checks, attack rolls, saving throws, or skill checks. This hex lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3 + the witch's Intelligence modifier. A Will save reduces this to just 1 round. This is a mind-affecting effect.
Cackle wrote:
A witch can cackle madly as a move action. Any creature that is within 30 feet that is under the effects of an agony hex, charm hex, evil eye hex, fortune hex, or misfortune hex caused by the witch has the duration of that hex extended by 1 round.
Evil Eye (-2 AC): 8 rounds + cackle or Will DC 16 for 1 round + cackle
Perspiration starts to bead on Untir's forward, as you see him mumbling what appears to be in ancient Osiriani. He beseeches his spirits to continue to harass the creature, maintaining the curse he has laid on it. He then steps back and raises his hand up to the sky. Spirits flit up his arm, racing towards the sun. Almost immediately, he brings it down again and a burst of blinding light smashes into the creature!
move action to chant: extending duration of misfortune by 1 round (continue to roll twice and take lower result). Then standard action cast color spray, will DC15! I'm sure it has more than 5HD but try to at least stun it for one round.
Female CN Human Sorcerer 4 | HP 27/27 | AC 10/10/10 14 T 10 FF 14 (mage armor) | CMB +0 CMD 10 | F: +6 R: +3 W: +6 (additional +6 vs charm and compulsion) | Init +10 | Perc +3 | SM +2 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Mage Armor
Hoprah will wait to take her turn until finding out the result of Leb's Knowledge check. Also, I had previously said that I was casting Ear-Piercing Scream against it (while it was still underground); was that ever resolved or did you rule that I couldn't do it until it surfaced? Asking so that I can keep proper track of my spell slots.
Sorry Hoprah! the ear piercing scream slipped my mind.
As the creature surfaces, Hoprah releases a blood curling sonic scream that puts the creature in a daze. Taking advantage of that, the group pummels on the creature, known to Lebraerio as a Dust Digger. A combination of punches, magic puts the creature in a bad state. It looks bloodied, but still looks healthy enough to be able to attack everyone if it comes out of it's state.
Fort DC17:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 Will DC16:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 Will DC15:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Female CN Human Sorcerer 4 | HP 27/27 | AC 10/10/10 14 T 10 FF 14 (mage armor) | CMB +0 CMD 10 | F: +6 R: +3 W: +6 (additional +6 vs charm and compulsion) | Init +10 | Perc +3 | SM +2 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Mage Armor
I'm not quite clear if Hoprah has 2 rounds of actions to take but one of them was the ear-piercing scream that's already gone off, or if she has 2 brand new rounds of actions to take? In any case, she will delay for now.
Female CN Human Sorcerer 4 | HP 27/27 | AC 10/10/10 14 T 10 FF 14 (mage armor) | CMB +0 CMD 10 | F: +6 R: +3 W: +6 (additional +6 vs charm and compulsion) | Init +10 | Perc +3 | SM +2 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Mage Armor
In that case, Hoprah will first hit it with a blast from her wand of magic missile.
force dmg:1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
And then, if it is still standing on the second round, she will again scream at it: DC 17 Fort save to negate daze 1 round and half damageSonic dmg:2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
If it is still standing after 2 rounds she will move to be 50' away from it.
With the creature almost as good as helpless, the Pathfinders reign down their fury to kill of the threat. The creature squirms and worms as it burrows back into the earth to await it's anticipated death.
With the threat eliminated, you are able to take a well earn rest spotting a poorly hidden cache of stolen goods that the gnolls keep. Among the gear, there is a vial of antitoxin, two flask of alchemist fire, tow flask of liquid ice, and two unnamed potions.
Detect Magic/Spellcraft OR Perception DC17:
Potion of Blur
Detect Magic/Spellcraft OR Perception DC18:
Potion of Haste
The remainder of the journey through the desert proceeds uneventfully, with only the rise and fall of the dunes to break the monotony. A low, uneven hill of granite appears on the horizon to the northwest, presenting the only shelter for miles around. Although the crag appears solid from a distance, on closer examination there is a wide fissure in the rock sealed by a heavily weathered stone wall fitted with a large iron door. The iron gate that seals the entrance is heavy and partially buried by sand.
Everyone can refresh their spell slots, consider this a new day. No map has been posted yet. Need a strength check for whoever attempts to open the gates.
Lebraerio sniffes the potions, and quickly evaluate their potency
The first one is a potion of Blur, the other one a potion of Haste.
Both can came handy later on, so don't waste them, even if you're thirsty...
No changes to Robyyn's spells at this point. He won't make any claim on either potion. He already has antitoxin of his own, so won't need any of that. He'll happily carry one each of the alchemist's fire and liquid ice, though.
Robyyn helps to clear the sand away from the gate as he can, but steps out of the way when someone stronger approaches to actually try to muscle the gate open.
Female CN Human Sorcerer 4 | HP 27/27 | AC 10/10/10 14 T 10 FF 14 (mage armor) | CMB +0 CMD 10 | F: +6 R: +3 W: +6 (additional +6 vs charm and compulsion) | Init +10 | Perc +3 | SM +2 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: Mage Armor
Hoprah also has an antitoxin of her own but she'll take the other alchemist's fire unless someone else especially wants it.
Before entering the gate, Hoprah will use her wand of Mage Armor on herself.
Also, just for tracking resources, how many charges of Endure Elements should I mark off, assuming that I have been using it on myself and anyone else who wants it?
Following the announcement of the Scarab Sages retirement, I shall be looking to give a one last push for the members of the faction! We shall be looking to complete Destiny of the Sands at a minimum but may extend beyond should circumstance allow for it.
Scenarios for consideration:
#5-12: Destiny of the Sands, Part 1: A Bitter Bargain (Tier 1-5)
#5-15: Destiny of the Sands, Part 2: Race to Seeker's Folly (Tier 1-5)
#5-16: Destiny of the Sands, Part 3: Sanctum of the Sages (Tier 3-7)
#9-04: The Unseen Inclusion (Tier 1-5)
#6-19: Test of Tar Kuata (Tier 3-7)
I am looking for 6 characters within level range 3-5, and will remain within that range for the totality of the scenarios.
As this is quite long term and somewhat against the clock, I shall not be doing a random lottery but will be looking for Scarab Sage characters/players who will be able to be committed and will be able to post timely (and even hoping for those who can post twice a day) without sacrificing the quality of the game. Those who are not Scarab Sages may apply but priority will be given to the faction.
My selection choice will also be biased towards GM's who have hosted for me and players who I am familiar and have confidence with.
We will look to begin around mid-January, but may start earlier if I'm able to accommodate it.
Lastly, do read my GM profile for my in game expectations.
Introducing Untir Jonrot, my shaman of life, raised in the deserts of Osirion. As the shaman of his tribe, his ancestral spirits reside within him which powers his life giving and control abilities. He is currently level 3.2, so should be able to fit into the planned scenarios. Have played none of them.
I will have a level 3 Scarab Sage PC who will be available immediately after Race for the Runecarved Key. (Nope, sorry, Robyyn will be at 5 xp after Race, so he'll turn 3 after the first scenario here.)
I'm assuming that you're not interested in waiting that long, but I have always enjoyed your games, and a connected run like this under you at the helm just sounds fantastic, so I'll throw it out there!
I will have a level 3 Scarab Sage PC who will be available immediately after Race for the Runecarved Key. (Nope, sorry, Robyyn will be at 5 xp after Race, so he'll turn 3 after the first scenario here.)
I'm assuming that you're not interested in waiting that long, but I have always enjoyed your games, and a connected run like this under you at the helm just sounds fantastic, so I'll throw it out there!
Due to time limit, unfortunately I do hope to start earlier than later. I would offer the option of switching characters so that you can get Robyyn in there, but I believe there is reward for continuing the whole 3 parts with one character.
Hi. I am interested, though the character I have to offer is not Scarab Sages. He is level 4 and quite tanky and I hope he could be a lot of help. I need to update his alias only slightly to make sure I have incorporated his last game, which was a PBP game.
I should be able to post twice a day with no problem. I do have a vacation planned out of the country in late March but with Internet almost everywhere I am confident that I can post mornings and evenings while traveling.
I have a 4xp character I can build and play as Scarab Sages faction. Other than that I have 3rd level Arcanist of the Grand Lodge. I would very much like to play in the Destiny of the Sands and The Unseen Inclusion before GMing them.
Looks like we've only got 7 recruits! Sorry Robyn, since your character can't start until after the special, the other six will be chosen as we are having a race against the clock. With that said, I'll be happy to give that character a scenario run of your choice to get more scarab sages chronicles on him once the special is done!
Looks like we'll have to go mix-tier, we'll start with the first two scenarios of the trilogy and see how we fair. Let's plan to start on 15th January.
Hmm. Sorry for my confusion. When I first saw this opportunity on The Flaxseed Pathfinder Lodge site I thought it was for only #9-04: The Unseen Inclusion and #6-19: Test of Tar Kuata. I have played the first three of the series and do not have enough replay to play them all again. They are excellent mods and I hope you all enjoy them. If you need me for 9-04 it would be a pleasure to play with you.
Just reviewed my character sheets. Hoprah (my Scarab Sages sorcerer) is currently at 3.2. I'll work on getting her info online in the next few days.
Fyi, I've already played the 3rd scenario of Destiny of the Sands, with another character way back at the beginning of my PFS career - I don't remember anything about it and I'm happy to use a replay to play it again (assuming we are able to get through the whole trilogy).
Also, Hoprah has already played 9-04 The Unseen Inclusion, so if we get that far she won't be able to play it. I haven't, however, played Test of Tar Kuata with her or any other PC.
