GM Bold Strider's PFS 05-17 Fate Of The Fiend (Subtier 10-11; 4 Player Adjustment) (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

Don't forget (The Ghastly Remains of) Sterling!

Mathais realizing that the tide might be turning quickly swings at both of the morlocks surrounding him.

Swift Action: Bane Morlock subtype, Full round attack, primary/haste on red, iterative on green.

Primary Attack!: 1d20 + 11 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 20
Haste Attack!: 1d20 + 11 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 26
Iterative Attack!: 1d20 + 11 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 21

Primary Damage: 1d8 + 11 + 4 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 4 + (2, 6, 2, 6) = 36
Haste Damage: 1d8 + 11 + 4 + 4d6 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 4 + (6, 3, 4, 1) = 36
Iterative Damage: 1d8 + 11 + 4 + 4d6 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 4 + (2, 5, 4, 3) = 36

The dice gods of paizo hate me. Also, i have a minimum of +19 to determine subtype, I'd like to shout it out to aid my fellow Inquisitor.

Edit: Alie, if you have a scroll of dim door in a wrist sheath, now *might* be time to use it... or invest in one...

Big difference in being easy n players and trying to tpk their characters.. I have a hardtime believeing the mod says throw 30 monsters at them in 3 rounds..

Fort Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Fort Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Maaarv tosses another explosive bomb, aiming for the purple-hued morlock before flying around to get a better line of sight for the large thing he hit before.

Ranged Touch, PBS, Haste: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 19
Damage: 4d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 6) + 6 + 1 = 19

Blue black and red are all in splash range. 11 Damage each (DC 20 Reflex for half)

@Grimnir: You have a keen eye for over-tuned fights, Grimnir, however this is exactly what is supposed to happen. :D Perhaps this will make you feel better...

@Mathais: Who could forget Sterling! He still haunts those Mwangi ruins in his spare time, I bet.

@Alie: You need one more save for this turn. One for the second application and one for your turn.

Alie and Jarlgur hold their actions as the poison courses through her system.

Con Damage @ Alie: 1d3 ⇒ 1

The morlock leader in yellow bellows out in his native language to the legion.

The legion howls back at him before leaping into the fray. The Pathfinders recoil, ready for another onslaught, but the morlocks leap on the remaining enemy morlocks and start flanking the remaining xenarth with Grimnir, drawing its attention long enough for the dwarf to deliver three quick blows to the beast, felling it.

Damage to Sword: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

Mathais, with the aid of his new morlock friends, cuts down three of their enemies with long sweeps from his longsword.

Maaarv feels the poison starting to affect him as well as his wellness begins to be compromised.

Con Damage: 2d3 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

He tosses a bomb to immolate the last morlocks.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Reflex Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Reflex Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

The direct hit on the blackened morlock incinerates him into a pile of ash as the splash sends another into unconsciousness.

Even without the morlock aid, you cleaned that up pretty nicely, I'd say, Grimnir. I mean you do like 120+ points of damage a round if you don't roll terribly.

Initiative:
1st: Alie (Poisoned @ 8 Con Damage [5/9]); Mathais
2nd: Morlocks (Blue @ 25; Pink @ 10); Morlock Leader; Morlock Legion
3rd: Maaarv (Poisoned @ 2 Con Damage [2/6]); Jarlgur; Grimnir

Fort save 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 4 = 9

I can't see the map, dm, but if I can 5' step to safety to cast, I will do that.

Alie, almost overcome with the awful poison, casts False Life, gaining some temporary hit points to stay conscious.

False Life Temp. HP 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

so 21 HP for the next 9 hours.

The remaining two morlocks surrender as the legion conks them over the head and ties them up.

Surprisingly, in Common, the morlock leader yells to the group. "Are you okay, abovedwellers?"

Status:
1st: Alie (Poisoned @ 8 Con Damage [5/9]); Mathais
2nd: Morlocks (Blue @ 25; Pink @ 10); Morlock Leader; Morlock Legion
3rd: Maaarv (Poisoned @ 2 Con Damage [2/6]); Jarlgur; Grimnir

Mathais sheathes his sword, and picks up his bow, keeping it at the ready, while saying "STOP! Who are you and why do you have an army of Morlocks with you?"

Mathais has two scrolls of lesser res in case people need saving from death by con damage... *cough* *cough*

Lol,if you'd be so kind as to allow me to use those, or better yet, use one on me, I would gladly pay you their gold piece value out of my winnings, assume we live through the end of the scenario! I had one a couple adventures ago, used it, and forgot to buy another one.

You are still in rounds for poison purposes.

Status:
1st: Alie (Poisoned @ 8 Con Damage [5/9]); Mathais
2nd: Morlock Leader; Morlock Legion
3rd: Maaarv (Poisoned @ 2 Con Damage [2/6]); Jarlgur; Grimnir

Grimnir drops his rage and quickly pulls a scroll of delay poison. He then uses it on Alie to give her some relief from the posion.. "The posion's effects will run its course when the spell ends, but until then you shall not be harmed by it. Here, take these as well.." He hands her 3 potions. Two as lesser restos and the third is a antitoxen, so that she has a better chance of surviving when the spell runs off..

Feel free to repay me on the things you use. Dont worry about the scorll though..

Afterwards he starts to heal himself, keeping his guard up as he does so.

Cure Light: 8d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 8, 8, 7, 7, 7) + 8 = 52 full hps..

Grimnir's blade is severly damaged but not destroyed.. 19/23 hps

Actually, I think Delay Poison would render her immune for the rest of the poison's duration, thus ending the poison's effects entirely. She would retain the 8 Con Damage. Now about Maaarv...

Neg, it only makes her temp immune. Any poison suffered at the time of casting or any thats came into contact with for the next 3 hours will do nothing until the spells wears off. She then suffers the effects. I was kinda hoping the Alchemist had an antitoxen to help him make the save. I have another though if he doesn't

Wow. That is an interesting interpretation of those words, but everyone seems to be in agreement on it on the forums. Guess that makes sense for a level two spell.

Okay, Alie will drink the two potions first. Grim, please don't let me forget to repay you after the adventure is over. Lesser Restoration 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 Con restored.

Woot! Okay, now I assume I have to make at least one more Fort save. If I'm wrong, please ignore the roll.

Fort save 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 1 = 18

Complete Posion Imuunity would be insane for a 2nd level spell, esp considering its duration of 1hr/lv. You dont have to roll again for 3 hours Alie and at that time drink the antitoxen for a +5 bonus. although if BS is feeling nice that 18+5 might actually make it.

Jarlgur searches through his pack while warily keeping an eye on the morlocks. He then begins tossing items onto the ground. "I have two vials of antitoxin, and a scroll with three casting of a lesser restoration spell on it."

Scrolls are cheaper to pay back than pots.. I perfer pots for the standard action use though instead of 3 round cast time. Prob should get a 3 cast scroll at some point though.

And thanks to everyone for offering to keep me from croaking. DM, as I can, I need to burn charges from my wand of CLW, looks like Jarlgur can use the wand. I'm going to mark off a bunch of charges, but if I can't use them now, just let me know.

CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Fort Save: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 1 = 20

Desmond lands on the ground and pulls out his one vial of antitoxin. His body is sore from the poison that is coursing through his veins.

Two move actions, I'll drink it next round. Also, I believe I've adjusted my HP correctly, GM

"So, you're the good guys?" he asks, in undercommon the recently-arrived morlocks.

Con Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Need three more saves from each person.

Status:
1st: Alie (Poisoned @ 1 Con Damage [6/9]*); Mathais
2nd: Morlock Leader; Morlock Legion
3rd: Maaarv (Poisoned @ 5 Con Damage [3/6]); Jarlgur; Grimnir

Drinking the antitoxin before making the rest of the saves, also I was previously at 2 Con damage, so I should only be at 4 con damage based on the last roll, right?

Fort Save: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 5 = 21
Fort Save: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 5 = 17
Fort Save: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 5 = 32

Good Lord, this poison is crazy! If I could have one of someone antitoxin, and put that on my tab please, lol, I will gladly reimburse you at the end of the adventure.

Fort save 1d20 + 9 - 1 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 1 + 5 = 31
Fort save 1d20 + 9 - 1 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 1 + 5 = 32
Fort save 1d20 + 9 - 1 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 1 + 5 = 33

Constitution Damage @ Maaarv: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Maaarv's poisoned form fights off the poison as best as possible. Several hours in the future, Alie's body will fend off the poison as well.

The morlock looks at you quizzically. "I am the true, rightful king of the morlocks." he says proudly.

Status:
1st: Alie (1 Con Damage); Mathais
2nd: Morlock Leader; Morlock Legion
3rd: Maaarv (6 Con Damage); Jarlgur; Grimnir

Lesser Restoration for Maaarv: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Lesser Restoration for Maaarv: 1d4 ⇒ 1

After handing Allie an antitoxin, Jarlgur unfurls his scroll and begins casting from it, healing Maaarv of the poison's damage.

Bowing to the morlock, he says. "We are in your debt, king of the morlocks. Your intervention was timely, for that we thank you. What is it that brought you to our aid?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23

"Yes, we surely needed your help back there. Thank you so much for that. That big thing wouldn't have stopped until I was eaten up whole."

Diplomacy 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31

“Abovedwellers, me friend. Much going on and time short. Follow me; I take you to Karn.” As he struggles with an unfamiliar language the large morlock
emphasizes his point by shaking a familiar object: a wayfinder.

With surprising speed he shuffles on all fours and begins to scamper off, after 10 feet, the morlock stops and swivels back pleading, “Hurries, hurries, hurries! I answer questions on the way!”

As you hustle with him and his legion, he responds to Jarlgur's question. "I was sent by Karn, to aid friends. I am once-king morlock, now me hide away in tunnels from the horned filth who have taken throne from me."

"Why have the other morlocks stayed with the horned creatures who have assumed your crown? They don't sound very loyal to me."

"The horned creatures are much stronger than me. It is the way of the world. The strong rule and the weak serve or die, but Karn will put me back in power and I will punish each and every betrayer." Bogipfen says with no hint of mercy in his voice.

Maaarv points at Jarlgur, clicks his tongue and winks. "Hey man, thanks for the scrolls. I mean, really. I really mean it. Almost a goner, there. Annnnd, don't worry, I'll pay ya back for the scrolls, promise..."

Mathais walks over to Maaarv and casts another lesser res off a scroll Lesser Res: 1d4 ⇒ 4 before listening more intently to the Morlock.

Jarlgur nods at Maaarv, waving him off, then hurries after the morlock. "Has something befallen Karn?"

Grimnir follows along but doesn't say much. He seems pissed about his damaged sword, seemingly mumbling about poor Bob as they walk.

"She is kept in cage! We free Karn!" Bogipfen yells as he shuffles forward on all fours.

After traveling for what seems like a mile or more over the shattered remains of Rachikan, you and Bogipfen arrive about 100 feet away from an intact, rectangular building that rises above the neighboring, ruined structures. It’s a three-story building, but now only its top-most level remains above ground.

Bogipfen motions for silence and quietly explains, “Cage is inside. Karn inside cage. Lots of bad people. Wings and blades. Bad people.”

Status:
1st: Alie (1 Con Damage); Mathais
2nd: Morlock Leader; Morlock Legion
3rd: Maaarv; Jarlgur; Grimnir

Bob-Broken :( @ 4/23 HP

"Is there a secret way into that place? I don't know if we are up for fighting everything in there all at once."

Before entering the place Grimnir casts Shield of Faith, Expeditious Retreat, and Comunal Resist Fire 20. 18 mins each on the Fire resist He slso drinks a potion of Barkskin and rubs whats lef tof his weapon down with bladeguard.

"Can you describe the winged blades a bit better?" Looking for enough to make a knowledge check. Just before they storm the place he'll cast Divine Favor as well..

"No secret. There is stairs, silly lady." the morlock laughs at the question.

"They is big guys. Like you. Use swords. Like you. Torture men in armor from one level up. Karn called them Hellknights." Bogipfen says to Grimnir.

You can make a Religion check to see if you know what they are.

Alie looks around at the others and takes a big gulp of air at hearing them described as 'Hellknights.' "Yeah, we've heard of Hellknights. You'd better stay out here. They are mean, and won't give up without a fight."

Take 10 on Know Rel for a 21

"I've heard of them.. Not entirely unworkable with so I've heard though. Perhaps this will be an easy talk." He pauses for a second and struggles to withold a bellyaching laugh.. Afterwards, with a determined look on his face, he pulls his sword and leads the group into the building.

Perc: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (3) + 23 = 26 See Invis Active

Alie pulls out a healing wand and tries to activate it, twice.

UMD 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

UMD 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

CLW 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

She tucks the wand back into her satchel after healing up.

She next casts False Life again

False Life HP for 9 hours 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

She then casts Mirror Image as the group prepares to head into the tower.

Mirror Images 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

"Hey there, Alie... I can use that wand, you know. Not that you need the help. I'm just saying..." He shakes out his limbs and thanks Mathias, "...for getting me back into shape. You're a class-act, man."

"Big guys, eh? Well then, better prepare..."

He pulls out an extract of heroism and quickly gulps it down. "I got another one. Anyone feel like being a real hero?" He offers the extract to whoever wants it.

He then reaches into his pack and pulls out another bottle of ichor - this one is his mutagen. He grimaces after quaffing the whole thing, "Blech... I gotta tweak that coconut flavor..."

heroism and the mutagen will last 80 minutes. Please note that my initiative is now +5.

"Let's not keep them waiting, right?"

Healing Maaarv: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (8, 6) + 2 = 16

Grimnir believes that Bogipfen is speaking of Incubus demons. They take great pleasure in torturing victims are only affected by cold iron or good weapons.

The building’s interior is dark and contains two rooms. The western room acts as an antechamber for a larger room to the east. The eastern room is filled with four cages, torture implements, and a heavy grate that seals the pit below. The incubus demons that live here have put agony on exhibit in the form of several lifeless figures contorted in impossible shapes and nailed to the wall as works of art, their shattered bodies splayed open in perverse displays of vivisection. Armor still clinging to the corpses marks the deceased as Hellknights.

As you boldly stride into the room, the three of the winged demon leap to their feet, implements of death and destruction in their hands, while the other three seem to be enjoying torturing various hanging individuals in the room, approximately 20' off the ground.

Initiative:
Maaarv: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Mathais: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Jarlgur: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Grimnir: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Alie: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Initiative:
1st: Grimnir; Maaarv; Alie; Mathais
2nd: Incubi (Red; Orange; Yellow (20' high); Green; Blue (20' high); Purple (20' high))
3rd: Jarlgur

Grimnir activates his Judgement of Justice and Smiting, choosing good.. He then pulls a fly pot and downs it..

The five images of Alie cast a spell, and the group feels the familiar effects of her Haste spell.

Remember your Haste bonuses. This looks like a tough fight!

"Ugh, this place is cheerful," Maaarv mumbles as he rushes into the room. He then quickly creates a Frost bomb and throws it at the green imp.

Ranged Touch, Haste, PBS: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 18
Cold Damage: 4d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 3) + 6 + 1 = 23

If that's a hit, Needs a DC 20 Fort Save or be staggered for one round.

Mathais looks over the Incubi looking for a weakness

Kn Planes!: 1d20 + 12 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 10 = 27

Mathais then calls upon the power of Justice and Destruction Judgements! to aid him as he charges at the nearest one.

Attack!: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 2 = 21
Damage!: 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

Sorry about this thread. Bar Exam is kicking my ass.

Mathais learns the Grimdoc's inclinations were correct. These are incubi, but the seem stronger than normal.

His attack glances off one of their armor as Maarv's frost bomb explodes.
The rest of the team prepares.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Vital Strike @ Mathais @ 24 AC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Vital Strike @ Mathais @ 24 AC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Vital Strike @ Mathais @ 24 AC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
Scimitar @ Mathais @ 24 AC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

Vital Strike @ Grimnir @ 31 AC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Vital Strike @ Grimnir @ 31 AC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

Mathais takes a few blows as Grimnir fends the rest off.

Damage: 8d6 + 28 ⇒ (5, 4, 5, 2, 5, 4, 1, 3) + 28 = 57

Initiative:
1st: Grimnir; Maaarv; Alie; Mathais
2nd: Incubi (Red; Orange; Yellow (20' high); Green @ 13; Blue (20' high); Purple (20' high))
3rd: Jarlgur

CSW: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (2, 6, 7) + 8 = 23

Seeing Mathais take a few blows, Jarlgur casts a healing spell, then moves up behind the man, drawing his axe along the way, and mends some of Math's wounds.

Acro to avoid AoO, if needed: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Can't edit map atm. Moving twenty feet west.

Did yellow fly down? If not, 20' reach seems a little ridiculous for a medium creature :D

Mathais, realizing he's once again made a terrible mistake steps back, chants something, and tries swinging at the same one. Swing at Green, now with bane!

Attack!: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 2 = 33
Damage!: 1d8 + 15 + 4d6 ⇒ (6) + 15 + (2, 1, 6, 2) = 32

Haste Attack!: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 2 = 25
Damage!: 1d8 + 15 + 4d6 ⇒ (4) + 15 + (3, 6, 3, 6) = 37

Iterative Attack!: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23
Damage!: 1d8 + 15 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 15 + (3, 1, 4, 3) = 29

EDIT:Moved Jarlgur and Mathais, thanks for the healz!

They flew down to fight you.