GM Bold Strider's PFS 01-50 Fortune's Blight - PbP Gameday IV (Subtier 8-9) (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

"We should take care of our fallen friend, then return to watch this nest until we are sure the last harpy is gone for good."

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@Mohok: The penalty for forest terrain is -2 per 10 feet, so -25 after accounting for your height.

Completely missed that rule, though it makes sense. Wow, forests are complicated!

Mohok draws out his healing wand as he makes his way back to the ruined cathedral, glad they've managed to save one of their companions at least.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Puts him at 76/76 hp

He bows his head sadly by Vitruvian's side for a long moment, then lifts his eyes, a fierce gleam behind them, to the tower. "We've got some avenging to do yet," he says, "so we'd better get up there and make sure every harpy that ever visited this place is dead. Then we come back and get Zephyrus home."

Anyone got some protection from evil, in case the mama harpy is waiting for us up in the tower?

Pai has two PFE's left for the day in case they are needed.

"We could just go back and tell them that we took care of two of the harpies, but one escaped. That last one might not ever come back, you know. Then we gather The Physician and get him raised."

You know that there is another room and, in the interest of finishing the scenario in 9 days, there is another fight in that room.

Ah, I was assuming we were done. Let's get to it then, once everyone is healed up, that's is.

I'm healed up. Also casting Heightened Awareness for the +4 initiative when the next fight starts.

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How about we assume everyone will heal, and can roll for it in their next post? That way DMBS can get us going up the stairs.

Mohok lays a meaty hand on his chest and mutters a few words in his bass voice, then says, "Okay, everyone ready? Let's get up there."

Cast barkskin.

Pai - do you mind putting a PfE on Mohok? I'd hate to have him sidelined for this fight.

Pai uses one of her PFE spell's on Mohok.

Who wants the other one?

As the group starts heading up the stairs, Pai casts Invisibility Sphere, which should catch the whole group, if they walk close together. "Try to be quiet while we investigate. We might be able to sneak up on whatever else is up there."

Casts Protection from Evil on self from Shining Wayfinder

How about we assume everyone will heal, and can roll for it in their next post? That way DMBS can get us going up the stairs.

This is the assumption.

You climb the stairs and boldly stride into the upper room as you find the belfry. The bell tower stands 30 feet high and it’s belfry is open to sky. An enormous iron bell hangs attached to a great moveable frame of stout wooden beams, controlled by a winch on the side. Three large nests composed of straw, shredded fabric, and furs rest near beams holding up a cracked dome.

The small flock of harpies makes this bell tower their home, choosing to nest in the open air. On the top floor of the tower, movement is a bit cramped and the squares where the nests sit act as difficult terrain. The roof long ago rotted away and so the belfry is open to the elements. There are six window-like openings in the walls surrounding the bell—each is empty and open to the elements.

In front of you stands a bold harpy, clad in full plate. She erupts into song, expecting you after the spells cast in the lower room to heal and buff. The falchion in her hand shines brilliantly but the razor-sharp edge is coated with dried blood.

All need to make a DC 20 Will save or be fascinated.

Initiative:
Pai: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Yanos: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Mohok: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Physician: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 4 = 24
Kryssa: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Harpy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Initiative:
1st: Yanos; Physician
2nd: Tylaca
3rd: Mohok; Pai; Kryssa

Status
Yanos @ 59/59 HP
Physician @ 59/59 HP
Pai @ 58/58 HP
Mohok @ 76/76 HP
Kryssa @ 48/48 HP

Active Effects
Invisibility Sphere

Pending
Will Saves (All) @ DC 20 - Captivating Song

Will: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 4 + 2 = 17

Effffff...

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Will 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 = 16

Yep, we are all going to die. Unless, DM I want to use my folio reroll please.

Will 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 = 21

Can we peel back the cover on the map?

The opening of the door that gave the harpy the signal to start singing seems to pay off as The Physician falls under her sway and it looks like Pai might as well, though the harpy can't see that due to the hallway and the Invisibility spell, but the Physician strides up to the harpy and patiently stares at her in rapt attention leaving the bubble.

Initiative:
1st: Yanos; Physician
2nd: Tylaca
3rd: Mohok; Pai; Kryssa

Status
Yanos @ 59/59 HP
Physician-Fascinated @ 59/59 HP
Pai-Fascinated @ 58/58 HP
Mohok @ 76/76 HP
Kryssa @ 48/48 HP

Active Effects
Invisibility Sphere

Pending
Will Saves (Mohok/Yanos/Kryssa) @ DC 20 - Captivating Song

DM, I think my reroll succeeded in my last post on the Will save.

Will, PfE: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 = 27

Mohok grunts scornfully, shrugging off the effects of the harpy's song. "We need that sword," he says simply.

*Makes eye contact with camera*

"This gonna hurt."

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Sorry, I was not able to get online the past 2 days, and this is my first chance. I have about 20 posts to catch up on, and I'll post again within the hour, I hope.

@DM, My plan was to Fly at ground level, but because I move so fast, but need to stay within about 50ft of my Summon Monster Hound Archon, I am purposefully trying to not move too far.

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

My first action I'll begin to cast Enlarge Person.

Based on reading and re-reading my Protection from Evil versus the entry for a harpy, the spell should shield me from this. I can roll if needed, though.

Kryssa says, "Bullocks." She casts Protection from Evil on The Physician.

Physician, +2 resistance bonus to saves and a +2 morale bonus to your re-roll of your save vs the harpy.

Reroll Will: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 + 4 + 2 = 34

"W-what did I...? Gah!"

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@Kryssa: Protection from Evil doesn't protect from a fascinate effect in my opinion or that of some other prominent PbPers. The FAQ released states that the creature must be able to 'exercise control' over the target. The harpy isn't controlling your actions like a Dominate or Command spell would, so is just so beguiling beautiful at singing that you inherently follow her around in rapt attention. There is a mind-affecting aspect, but the ability seems closer to Confusion or Sleep than to the prior listed spells. This is the case to me because you can also have fascinate effects from non-enchantment spells, like Hypnotic Pattern.

@Pai: Ah, I think I pulled up the Reply part before you refreshed with the reroll, yes?

Pai uses her Pathfinder luck to break the spell of the harpy over her as the creature continues to serenade the party, but still can only see the Physician after he moved from Pai's illusory sphere.

Falchion @ Physician-17 AC: 1d20 + 20 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 20 - 4 = 21
Falchion @ Physician-17 AC: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 15 - 4 = 22
Falchion @ Physician-17 AC: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 4 = 19

The creature slashes into the Physician with three terrible swipes, cutting down the man with ease, her battle song reaching a fervored pitch.

Damage: 6d4 + 21 + 36 ⇒ (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) + 21 + 36 = 69

A splatter of blood slams into the wall just inside the door as the harpy butchers the man in front of her. The Physician falls to the floor, unconscious and bleeding profusely.

Initiative:
1st: Yanos; Physician
2nd: Tylaca
3rd: Mohok; Pai; Kryssa

Status
Yanos @ 59/59 HP
Physician-Bleeding Out @ -10/59 HP
Pai @ 58/58 HP
Mohok @ 76/76 HP
Kryssa @ 48/48 HP

Active Effects
Invisibility Sphere
Enlarge Person-Yanos

Pending
Will Saves (Kryssa) @ DC 20 - Captivating Song

Mohok strides into the room, appearing out of nowhere as he moves away from Pai and sparing a mournful glance for the Physician as he bleeds on the floor. Mohok strikes powerfully at the harpy, rumbling once again, "We need that sword."

Move action to enter room, attack.

+1 Keen Falchion, PA: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
+1 Keen Falchion damage, PA: 2d4 + 10 + 9 ⇒ (3, 4) + 10 + 9 = 26

With Barkskin and PfE, AC is currently 30/18/27

"Help Mohok! I'll save The Physician," Pai calls out to the others as she moves to the bleeding man's side and pulls out a gnarled old wand, preparing to use it at her next opportunity.

Pai, you can draw a wand as part of your move.

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If I can do that, then I will. I'll use my wand of Infernal Healing on The Physician.

@Pai: Infernal Healing is a full round cast, so it will eat up your next two standard actions and the effect still requires Physician save against Bleeding Out for this round as the IH won't start until you finish casting.

Well, that spell is a full-round casting time, so I guess you're spending a standard action next round anyway.

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Will: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 2 = 13
Folio re-roll
Will: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 2 = 24

Kryssa casts shield and runs up the staircase.

I never knew that about the casting time. That's fine though, as that's what I've got. Hopefully the other three can beat up the harpy while I keep Ole doc from dying.

Please update the map guys.

Kryssa, Yanos and Pai gather low level magic to aid themselves as Mohok decides to take the harpy by the feather, smashing into her with his falchion. She scowls as you draws blood, but returns with three blows of her own.

Stabilize @ Physician-DC 10: 1d20 + 3 - 10 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 10 = -4

The Physician continues to bleed out as Pai tries to get his wand to work.

@Mohok: Unless you have some way to add your Buckler AC while using a two-handed weapon, then your AC is 27, I believe. "You can also use your shield arm to wield a weapon (whether you are using an offhand weapon or using your off hand to help wield a two-handed weapon), but you take a –1 penalty on attack rolls while doing so. This penalty stacks with those that may apply for fighting with your off hand and for fighting with two weapons. In any case, if you use a weapon in your off hand, you lose the buckler’s Armor Class bonus until your next turn."

Falchion @ Mohok-27 AC: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40
Falchion @ Mohok-27 AC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
Falchion @ Mohok-27 AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Falchion Confirmation @ Mohok-27 AC: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31
Falchion Confirmation @ Mohok-27 AC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29

The harpy lands two devastating blows on Mohok, unable to activate his Jingasa after the fight with the possessed Venture-Captain. She cuts into his flesh, drawing out extra pain.

Damage: 8d4 + 32 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 3, 1, 3, 2, 1) + 32 = 48

Yanos and Pai finish casting their spells as Yanos grows, nearly bursting the walls of the staircase as Pai's spell begins to mend the Physician' flesh.

Initiative:
1st: Yanos; Physician
2nd: Tylaca @ 26
3rd: Mohok; Pai-Move Action Only; Kryssa

Status
Yanos-Squeezing @ 59/59 HP
Physician-Unconscious @ -9/59 HP
Pai @ 58/58 HP
Mohok @ 28/76 HP
Kryssa @ 48/48 HP

Active Effects
Invisibility Sphere
Enlarge Person-Yanos
Shield-Kryssa
Infernal Healing-Physician (1/10 healed)

Pending

I'll start to scooch my way into the room, hoping to help both Mohok and the Physician out in different ways.

Converting Dispel Magic to Cure Mod on Physician: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 4) + 8 = 20

Ouch! I guess that jingasa use was the same day. Bummer! Proper post incoming later this morning, hoping someone else can aid in hurting the harpy...

Moved out toward the window and back when going around the well so I didn't provoke AoO

Kryssa feels her blood burn with the power of her angelic heritage and she heaves her heavy flail through the air at the harpy.

Bloodraging.

Attack + flank + rage - Power Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 32
Damage + Arcane Strike + Rage + Power Attack: 1d10 + 7 + 2 + 3 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 3 + 6 = 25
Confirm Crit (same bonuses): 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 30
Damage + Arcane Strike + Rage + Power Attack: 1d10 + 7 + 2 + 3 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 3 + 6 = 24

Mohok grunts in astonishment as the harpy cuts him deeply, then cuts him again! Gritting his teeth and ignoring the flow of blood from his wounds, he swings powerfully at the harpy, hoping to return the favor.

Full attack.

+1 Keen Falchion, PA, Flank: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 2 = 27
+1 Keen Falchion damage, PA: 2d4 + 10 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2) + 10 + 9 = 24

+1 Keen Falchion, PA, iterative, Flank: 1d20 + 11 - 3 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 3 + 2 = 29
+1 Keen Falchion damage, PA: 2d4 + 10 + 9 ⇒ (1, 4) + 10 + 9 = 24

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 11 - 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 - 3 + 2 = 26
Crit damage: 2d4 + 10 + 9 ⇒ (2, 2) + 10 + 9 = 23

Kryssa lands a crucial blow as she heavily wounds the harpy, causing its voice to falter while Mohok takes advantage of this, barely striking the winged woman due to the distraction of Kryssa.

AC of 28, so the 29 only hit due to flanking!

In a heap, the harpy falls, dead, as her weapon clatters to the ground.

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The Doctor's body is gathered as the Physician is returned back to good health by Pai.

The group takes Tylaca's sword back to Rangston as a signifier of the harpies' demise and he seems overjoyed. "Now I shant be harassed by these foul beasts." he says as he reverently takes the blade to join Passion's Edge.

Upon coming within close proximity, the harpy's blade crumbles as Passion's Edge shines brightly, a pale green and black smoke emanating from it as the image of a man and woman fighting a hag passes through their minds, but is quickly followed by an image of the same hag being slain by Tylaca.

You think the curse to be lifted from the blade and return it to Venture-Captain Shevala Iorae. She lauds you upon your return. "Quite the adventure, eh?"

Scenario completed!

Whew! That was a doozy!

"That's one way to describe it," Mohok rumbles in response to the Venture-Captain.

A doozy indeed, and a deadly one.

The party arranges for Dr. Vitruvian to be brought back from the dead.

His first word upon return is,

"Eureka...!"

Depending on how you want to do it, I could toss in 900GP.

Oy, that was a brutal one! I'll have to run it locally...

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Pai was exhausted at the end of yet another adventure. Her perfect record was still intact, although she didn't contribute much on the business end of it, so to speak.