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

Game Master rpblue

Bogipfen nods and Karn, Ambusta and Ajaprak head out with the retinue of Hellknights down the large tunnel. "Follow me, top dwellers!" He leads you to a small tunnel in which most of you have to squeeze and slide through parts and passages.

He raises his hands, motioning for you to stop and holds a finger to his lips. He begins to creep along through the tunnel with ease as you still struggle. Ahead, you can hear the sounds of battle. Ambusta's voice can be heard clearly through the din, directing the Hellknights to quash the demon threat.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
Alie: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Grim: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2
Maaarv: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Jarlgur: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Mathais: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

The group tries to silently move through the tunnels, but their armor and boots clang and stomp through the tunnel, causing loud echoes to be easily heard as a giant horned demon turns its head to you.

Once a grand plaza decorated with frescos, this previously sealed section of Rachikan has weathered the ages fairly well. Sections of its walls have collapsed, and the floor is now a mess of faded plaster debris and dust. The
area was decommissioned and rededicated as an imperial crypt as Rachikan fell into ruin, and it still holds monuments commissioned by Severina Helsprex to laud her own accomplishments.

The sprawling plaza opens from a fissure providing a glimpse into Rachikan’s past. Bright tiles decorate the plaza depicting a series of five mosaics honoring a proud and stern Jistkan woman. Ornate marble columns, a pristine fountain, and travertine stairs lead towards an impressive stronghold mounted atop an immense, crouching quadruped. Thanks to the combined efforts of the morlocks and Chelish archaeologists, the plaza is clear of large debris and does not hinder movement. Three broad platforms rise several feet above the plaza floor, and several buildings around the plaza’s perimeter are buried under compacted rubble.

Four of the five mosaics depict scenes of glory: the founding of Rachikan, the successful binding of a fiend, a scene of violence depicting Jistkan golems wreaking havoc on an opposing army, and Severina Helsprex ascending toward a pillar of light within the clouds. The central mosaic is an image of this plaza near the end of Rachikan’s dominance; however, rather than crouching toward the east end of the northern platform, the massive construct is shown standing so that the stronghold’s entrance is suspended over the center of the platform.

In front of them, they can see the Hellknights fighting off swarms of morlocks as Karn seems to be inspiring their attacks. Ajaprak rides her stone golem around as it clashes with another golem, seeming under control of the horned demon.

Bogipfen yells to you that you will have the aid of the morlocks as you rush into battle as twenty more morlocks leap out of the tunnels behind you.

You can treat one attack this fight as if you had flanking from an allied morlock.

Initiative:
Maaarv: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Mathais: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Jarlgur: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Grimnir: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Alie: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Enemy Forces: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Initiative:
1st: Mathais; Grimnir; Jarlgur; Alie; Maaarv
2nd: Demon; Stone Golems (Red; Blue); Morlocks (Red; Blue; Green)

Alie will move forward 20' and cast Create Pit under red stone golem, trying to take it out of the action.

DC 19 Reflex to avoid.

@Alie: You will need to move for line of sight.

Urgh, I wasn't sure where they were in the map. Can I redo the action, then?

Alie casts Haste on the group.

Of course!

Jarlgur strains to see what is ahead as he readies for battle, then casts a spell on himself and his companions.

protection from evil communal

Grimnir exits the passage and casts Divine Favor. He activates Judgement of Justice/Protection as a swift, using his Judgement Surge feat as well..

Know Planes on Demon: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Ok so there's 3 Morlocks in back, the green, red, blue? And 2 enemy golems, red and blue?

Correct. Anything in pink you can ignore as they are allies. Anything in yellow you can choose to ignore, but they are enemies. There is the demon (Red); golems (R/B); morlocks (R/B/G).

Mathais moves forward and draws his bow, loosing an arrow at a Blue morlock.

Attack!: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Damage!: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Maaarv peeks in at the gathered forces. "Well, I may need some extra protection..." He grabs an extract of shield and drinks it in one gulp.

Lasts 8 minutes.

Mathais' arrow slams into the morlock as all three turn their attention to him and leap at him with their clubs clenched in both hands, their mouths foaming.

Club @ Mathais-26 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 29 @Mathais: +1 from PfE and +1 from Haste, right?
Club @ Mathais-26 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 19
Club @ Mathais-26 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 32

Two clubs slam into Mathais as the third clatters on the marble dais.

Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 6 = 16
Sneak Attack: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 6 = 17
Sneak Attack: 1d6 ⇒ 5

The sandstone golem continues to fight against Ajaprak's minion, landing two brutal hits on the stone golem.

Slam @ Good Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38
Slam @ Good Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29

Damage: 4d10 + 18 ⇒ (4, 8, 9, 2) + 18 = 41

The giant stone golem next to Grimnir decides to lash out at the dwarf as a burst of magic emanates from the construct, trying to slow the dwarf.

DC 17 Will Save or your Haste is dispelled.

@Grimnir: I tried to do the math on your AC and I'm coming up with 32 (26 base + 2 PfE + 3 Judgment + 1 Haste)

Slam @ Grimnir-30 AC (Not Evil): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 39
Slam @ Grimnir-30 AC (Not Evil): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35

Both fists slam into Grimnir, possibly shattering his shoulder.

Damage: 4d10 + 18 ⇒ (6, 8, 7, 1) + 18 = 40

The demon howls and laughs as it charges the dwarven holy man, skewering him with his horns.

Horns @ Grimnir-32 AC: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 17 + 2 = 36
Damage: 4d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 4, 1, 2) + 12 = 24

Ajaprak's golem returns fire, slamming into the creature with a single fist, cracking the sandstone leg of the craeture.

Slam @ Bad Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24
Slam @ Bad Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (10) + 22 = 32

Damage: 2d10 + 9 ⇒ (10, 6) + 9 = 25

Initiative:
1st: Mathais @ 38/80 HP; Grimnir @ 16/84 HP; Jarlgur; Alie; Maaarv (Ajaprak: 21)
2nd: Demon; Stone Golems (Red @ 15; Blue); Morlocks (Red; Blue @ 17; Green)

Jarlgur casts a spell, creating a burst of light near the demon, then moves into the room, limbering his hammer as he moves to flank with Mathias.

Can't edit map atm. Casting burst of radiance to the NE of demon to avoid Grimnir, them moving five feet south of eed, to flank with Mathias.

Burst of Radience: 5d4 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 3, 4) = 15 DC 16 Blind vs Dazzled.

26 base, +3 shield of faith(unless its ran out), +3 judgement, +2 barkskin, +1 haste = 35.. Moot since you hit anyways..

The dwarf takes a beating..

Will vs Dispel: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31

Grimnir will rage and use bane vs the demon..

Attack 1: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (1) + 26 = 27 Dam is +5 vs him..
Attack 2: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33
Attack Haste: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (15) + 26 = 41

Shirt reroll on the 1..

1d20 + 26 ⇒ (10) + 26 = 36

Dam 1: 2d6 + 24 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) + 24 + (3, 3) = 39
Dam 2: 2d6 + 24 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 24 + (5, 2) = 36
Dam HAste: 2d6 + 24 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) + 24 + (1, 5) = 37

He'll then 5' away, hopefully out of the reach of the Golem.

Hps 43/111
AC is 33

Shield of Faith would have ran out since the last battle as you had the interlude with Ambusta and saving Karn/Ajaprak, etc. Maybe ten minutes left on Barkskin (CL3 right?).

Ok, AC 34 vs evil then, 32 vs other.. Both -2 atm since he's raging..

Is the purple morlock 15' in front of Alie a good one or an bad one? I think that's our buddy, but if I am wrong, let me know and I'll edit.

Alie moves forward to just beside the friendly morlock and spots the blue golem attacking her dwarves friend. She casts Create Pit underneath it, hoping to incapacitate it for the time being.

DC 19 Reflex save to avoid.

Anything with a pink or yellow border is not part of the fight. The one you are talking about is Bogipfen.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

The stone golem deftly steps to the side as Alie creates a pit underneath it.

Grimnir assaults the demon with his greatsword, landing three massive blows on the creature as Jarlgur sends a blast of light through the area.

SR: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

The blast ends up being absorbed by the creature, nullifying its effects.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais @ 38/80 HP; Grimnir @ 43 (16)/111 (84) HP; Jarlgur; Alie; Maaarv (Ajaprak: 21)
2nd: Demon @ 112; Stone Golems (Red @ 15; Blue); Morlocks (Red; Blue @ 17; Green)

Umm... thoughts on the missing people? Anyone want to take over botting them? If no one wants to, then I will.

Theyve both been very good on posting before. I say you run them this round and I'm sure they will be back by next round. I'm sure Maarve would go looking to drop a nasty bomb on someone and Mathias has his bow out, so Haste-y ranged goodness from him, I'd guess.

Sorry, life has just been really freaking busy. I know, it's not an excuse. I go back to my work routine next week with the start of the school year, so things will be back to normal for me then.

Maaarv rushes out and throws an explosive bomb at the blue morlock menacing Mathias.

Blast radius of 10 feet, so it should get both green and red morlocks with splash damage.

Ranged Touch, PBS, Precise Shot, Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 18
Damage: 4d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5, 5, 2) + 6 + 1 = 24

Also, the blue guy is on fire. Full round action to make a reflex save DC 20, or take 1d6 fire damage each round. Same reflex DC for red and green to take half damage on splash damate (11 is full splash damage)

Maaarv's bomb explodes in the morlock's face, searing him and the rest of the area as one of the morlocks avoids the brunt of the blast.

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Mathais drops his bow to the ground and draws his longsword, striking out at the injured, seared morlock. Using Greater Bane.

Vital Strike @ Blue: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 2 = 20
Damage: 2d8 + 6 + 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 + (4, 4, 2, 6) + 2 = 31

The stone golems continue to fight over on the far side of the plaza.

Slam @ Good Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (8) + 22 = 30
Slam @ Good Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24
Damage: 2d10 + 9 ⇒ (9, 7) + 9 = 25

Slam @ Bad Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (11) + 22 = 33
Slam @ Bad Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31
Damage: 4d10 + 18 ⇒ (10, 3, 6, 3) + 18 = 40

Ajaprak's minion lands two solid blows on the enemy sandstone golem as dust and debris fly everywhere. In retaliation, the sandstone golem only lands one attack.

The two slightly injured morlocks continue to flank Mathais, trying to bring down the holy man, but their attacks are pointless against his armor.

Club @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 2 = 20
Club @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18
Bite @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 = 19

Club @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 2 = 23
Club @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13
Bite @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 2 = 20

The golem assaulting Grimnir steps forward and lashes out at the man with both fists.

Slam @ Grimnir-30 AC: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (15) + 22 = 37
Slam @ Grimnir-30 AC: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (8) + 22 = 30
Damage: 4d10 + 18 ⇒ (6, 8, 9, 1) + 18 = 42

Both fists slam into the dwarf, rocking him to the very core.

The most injured morlock continues to burn as the demon beckons to him in Abyssal.

Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The nearly dead morlock leaps to him as the demon steps forward and knocks Grimnir's sword from his hands.

Claw Disarm @ Grimnir-34 CMD?: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (14) + 22 = 36

The demon laughs as he tries to sink his other claw into the flesh of the dwarf.

Claw @ Grimnir-32 AC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28
Gore @ Grimnir-32 AC: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

Frustrated, the demon tries to gore Grimnir, but the dwarf's armor is too thick for the demon, so the demon turns to his thrall and rips out the creature's throat with a single bite.

Bite @ Morlock: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

All of the demon's wounds suddenly regenerate as the soul of the morlock is seen erupting into the foul creature.

Maaarv also feels some magical force probing his mind. Need a Will Save against Mind-Affecting/Death.

EDIT: Create Pit Save for Demon: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 = 20

The demon stands his ground on the sloped edges of the nearby pit.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais @ 38/80 HP; Grimnir-Disarmed @ 1 (-26)/111 (84) HP; Jarlgur; Alie; Maaarv (Ajaprak: 36)
2nd: Demon; Stone Golems (Red @ 35; Blue); Morlocks (Red @ 11; Green @ 5)

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Jarlgur moves to east of Mathais and channels healing energy, primarily to Grim and Math, but including the entire party (and ally morlock), while avoiding the enemies.

Channel: 6d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 5, 5, 4) = 25

The morlock lashes out at Jarlgur as he tries to move past him.

Club @ Jarlgur-25 AC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

The club bounces off of Jarlgur's armor, but doesn't even leave a scratch as the man sends out a shockwave of holy energy to heal his allies.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais @ 63/80 HP; Grimnir-Disarmed @ 26 (-1)/111 (84) HP; Jarlgur; Alie; Maaarv (Ajaprak: 36)
2nd: Demon; Stone Golems (Red @ 35; Blue); Morlocks (Red @ 11; Green @ 5)

Alie looks around the battlefield and sees Grim all by himself against the two enemies. She again tries to drop a pit underneath that awful golem!

Create Pit yet again. DC 19 Reflex yet again!

First off the map has me confused.. I thought my 5' step would get me out of reach for a full attack from the golem. It only has 10' reach right? I could have stepped to the northern square if I had know he would still reach me a for a full attack..

On the disarm yes a 34 beats him, but does the demon have improved disarm? If not ill get a AoO on him for it before my weapon goes flying.

Need those questions resolved before i act..

1) You were directly south of the statue in between the statue and the floor mural. The golem was shunted forward by Alie's pit. When you save against a pit, you leap to the nearest solid set of squares. For the golem, this could be any squares within 10' as it takes up the whole pit, so it chose the most advantageous which was south of its target.

2) The demon does have Improved Disarm, which is why I used it. :D

Reflex Save @ DC 19: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

The golem drops down into the pit with a thud.

Falling Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) = 8

Initiative:
1st: Mathais @ 63/80 HP; Grimnir-Disarmed @ 26 (-1)/111 (84) HP; Jarlgur; Alie; Maaarv (Ajaprak: 36)
2nd: Demon; Stone Golems (Red @ 35; Blue-Prone @ 8); Morlocks (Red @ 11; Green @ 5)

Gotcha..

Banking on the Demon missing him again and the golem out of the picture Grimnir pulls his backup weapon and attacks the demon once.. Fighting defensively as well..

Cold Iron Battleaxe: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19
Dam: 1d8 + 18 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 18 + (6, 2) = 29 Dam is +2 cold iron

Well thats the exact opposite from what i needed lol..

Reflex for pit since i was stupid and used my move actions..: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

AC is 34 this round vs the Demon..

Keep that healing coming Jarlgur :)

Maaarv launches another bomb, this time at the reddish morlock.

Ranged Touch, PBS, Precise Shot, Haste: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 28
Damage: 4d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 1) + 6 + 1 = 15

Red Morlock is on fire. Full round action to make a Reflex save DC 20, or take 1d6 fire damage each round. Same reflex DC for green to take half damage on 11 splash damage.

Mathais swings his longsword with both hands at the same morlock.

Longsword @ Red Morlock: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 = 18
Longsword @ Red Morlock: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + (3, 3, 2, 4) = 22

Maaarv's bomb immolates the morlock as Mathais lands one blow on the creature.

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

The other morlock catches the entire gout of the blowback as it appears that the hellknights are breaking through the morlock front line to the south. You can see that most of the enemy morlocks have been slain or captured as they were sandwiched between Bogipfen's remaining loyalists and Primo's hellknights. Karn is rushing from Hellknight to Hellknight giving inspiring words and healing wounds.

The two golems still remain locked in an even battle as even more rocky fists fly.

Slam @ Bad Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28
Slam @ Bad Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28
Damage: 4d10 + 18 ⇒ (4, 4, 9, 10) + 18 = 45

Slam @ Good Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42
Slam @ Good Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42
Slam Confirmation @ Good Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31
Slam Confirmation @ Good Golem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (10) + 22 = 32
Damage: 8d10 + 36 ⇒ (4, 7, 4, 3, 9, 4, 5, 5) + 36 = 77

Ajaprak's golem wallops the sandstone golem with two massive blows, nearly knocking it off its feet, but the sandstone golem seems to catch Ajaprak's minion off guard as it unleashes two absolutely devastating punches. Both golems seem close to becoming rubble.

The golem in the pit looks to climb out as it stands and begins its ascent.

Climb: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

The two morlocks keep lashing out at Mathais, trying to bonk his brains out.

Club-Surprise Accuracy @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 26
Club @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24
Bite @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 = 30

Club @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 = 30
Club @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30
Club Confirmation @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11
Bite @ Mathais-25 AC: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 2 = 27

Mathais isn't as lucky this go around as the morlocks beat some sense into him.

Damage: 5d6 + 27 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 5, 1) + 27 + 6 = 49
Sneak Attack Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 2, 2, 2) = 14

The demon laughs as he steps back from Grimnir and vanishes, only to reappear next to Grimnir to the north.

Maaarv tries to resist the mental assault but fails.

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Initiative:
1st: Mathais-Staggered @ 0/80 HP; Grimnir-Disarmed @ 14 (-13)/111 (84) HP; Jarlgur; Alie; Maaarv-Enslaved (Ajaprak: 93)
2nd: Demon; Stone Golems (Red @ 60; Blue-10'/30' @ 8); Morlocks (Red-On Fire @ 48; Green @ 16)

Karn once again calls on a higher power to channel positive energy to the party, avoiding healing any of the enemy..

Channel: 6d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 6, 1, 5, 2) = 26

Jarlgur staves off imminent death it seems!

Initiative:
1st: Mathais @ 26/80 HP; Grimnir @ 40 (13)/111 (84) HP; Jarlgur; Alie; Maaarv-Enslaved (Ajaprak: 93)
2nd: Demon; Stone Golems (Red @ 60; Blue-10'/30' @ 8); Morlocks (Red-On Fire @ 48; Green @ 16)

Alie casts Magic Missile at the red morlock.

Damage 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 1, 2) + 5 = 12

Grminir swings three times at the demon with his axe.. No fight defensively, swapping to smiting judgement as a swift.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (19) + 22 = 41
Attack 2: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37
Attack Haste: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (11) + 22 = 33

Confirm: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33

Dam 1: 1d8 + 19 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 19 + (3, 2) = 25 Damage is +2 cold iron and good
Dam 2: 1d8 + 19 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 19 + (2, 5) = 30
Dam 3: 1d8 + 19 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 19 + (2, 5) = 31
Dam Crit: 2d8 + 38 ⇒ (4, 1) + 38 = 43

He drops his rage after the flourish as he'out of rage for the day.. Hopefully the demon is dead though.. If he is he'll 5'step into his square. If not..

Reflex: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

@Grimnir: How is your Evil Outsider Bane Cold Iron Greataxe doing Good damage? I can't find anything on it as Good is usually +5 or Holy, but I don't see that. Holding off progressing as that is important for the story!

Grimnir lands three crushing blows on the kalavakus demon as Alie launches a blast of arcane magicks at the injured morlock.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais @ 26/80 HP; Grimnir @ 40 (13)/111 (84) HP; Jarlgur; Alie; Maaarv-Enslaved (Ajaprak: 93)
2nd: Demon @ 99; Stone Golems (Red @ 60; Blue-10'/30' @ 8); Morlocks (Red-On Fire @ 60; Green @ 16)

I switched to smiting judgement as a swift action.. At his level it bypasses magic and good.. The battleaxe is cold iron..

Man... that's awesome. Can someone even make a bad Inquisitor? I feel like as long as you have a positive strength and wisdom modifier the class holds your hand the rest of the way between the different judgments, the 2/3rds spell list and Bane.

Grimnir cuts down the demon with ease as Mathais and Maaarv focus more completely on the morlocks.

3d20 ⇒ (3, 15, 17) = 35
1d20 ⇒ 4 Sadly, even that hits for Maaarv.
2d8 + 16 + 8d6 ⇒ (7, 4) + 16 + (4, 3, 1, 1, 3, 1, 5, 3) = 48
1d8 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + (1, 5, 2, 2) = 20
4d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 3, 6, 5) + 7 = 24

Surprisingly, Mathais and Maaarv land all of their attacks, felling the remnants of the morlock chieftains as Ajaprak's golem slams once more into the sandstone golem, rendering it into dust and rubble.

"Take that, ya stupid golem!" yells Ajaprak.

Primo and Karn finish cleaning up the enemy morlocks as she rushes to Maaarv's side as he seems a bit off-kilter. She weaves a bit of natural magic into a long thin point before pressing it against Maaarv's forehead. It slowly pushes inward and the sound of breaking glass can be heard as Maaarv shakes his head.

Break Enchantment

Primo strides up to Grimnir and congratulates him as he casts Cure Serious Wounds on the dwarf twice. "Well fought, you seem to have a good head on your shoulders. Ever thought about joining the Hellknights?"

CSW (x2): 6d8 + 14 ⇒ (5, 5, 7, 4, 4, 5) + 14 = 44

The golem tries to climb out of the pit as Primo gives it a kick in its carved face and it tumbles back down, shattering into a few large pieces.

Status:
Mathais @ 26/80 HP; Grimnir @ 57/84 HP; Jarlgur; Alie; Maaarv

Inquisitors are a very versatile class yes.. I have an issue with min/maxing as well.

Are we out of combat?

Breathing heavily the dwarf stands and looks for enemies.. He acknowledges the heals but doesn't respond immediately.

Yup, out of combat! After playing a Core Rogue, I envy all the shinies that other classes get.

Alie takes a deep breath. "Are we sure we got all of them? Those golems are terrifying!"

Jarlgur examines his companions and their injuries. "I'm am nearly out of healing, but have a couple wands. One is a devilish healing wand if you don't mind having it used on you, and Alie doesn't mind using it again."

Alie agrees to heal the others as needed.

"Huh? What now?" Maaarv rubs his forehead and temples as he recovers from the strange effects of the enemies that had been faced.

"Hmmm, in the midst of battle, I didn't realize how many of these bombs I threw. Wow, just about out..." He pats down his pockets and checks his pack to confirm that he is low on bombing supplies.

"Oh well, got the rapier at least..." He seems to be oblivious to any damage he's taken.

"What is your plan now?" Primo asks the Pathfinders as he gathers the rest of his Hellknights. "We are going to go secure our camp once more and reestablish our control. With your aid, I can give you two days to explore the rest of Rachikan, but then you will be subject to the full force of the law."

"I shall stay here and investigate this plaza with the other archeologists." Karn states before wandering off towards the murals, documenting them with a small pad of parchment.

Ajaprak begins to rip pieces of flesh from the fallen morlocks before moving to the kalavakus demon and cutting forth a horn from the head of the beast.

"All of you should leave! Your surface-walking taint has brought these evil creatures to the morlocks!" Bogipfen states plainly.

Here's the DM's post:

"Up until now, the Society has been content to let the Chelish government deal with the ruins’ morlock infestation; however, as of Karn’s last report, the Society’s stance has changed drastically.” A hand tipped with vibrantly polished fingernails places an envelope on the suspended table. “Here, take a look at this. I think you’ll find it quite interesting."

The broken scroll unfurls in Mathais' hands as he examines the note. I am writing in haste, as we were recently hit with another earthquake. In its aftermath, we discovered a passage leading to a formerly sealed section of the city. It is breathtaking; the marvels of this glorious civilization are unparalleled. In our explorations, we came across a great keep, and within was the most curious door I have ever set eyes upon. The door’s runes claim it leads to the tomb of Inperantike Severina Helsprex—Rachikan’s former ruler. No matter what we tried, the door remained barred.

—Marianix Karn

Venture-Captain Benarry glances at the letter to double-check its contents before speaking. “The Pathfinder Society charges you to enter Rachikan, and, if Karn’s report is true, find a way through that sealed door. The Society believes that if it is the tomb of Rachikan’s former ruler, she would be buried with a substantial number of golem soldiers. Having several to study would forward
our goal to record history. Having them all would be a great help in the Society’s Worldwound expedition."

Yup! You are not done down here according to your mission. There is a sealed door at the edge of this plaza, however...

Jalrgur moves cautiously toward the door. "IS this the one we are meant to examine?"

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24 +2 more fer traps

Jarlgur moves up the plaza's steps and sees a closed giant door, however there is a problem that his keen eyes detect. A pristine fortress, its entrance connected to the plaza by a series of travertine stairs, squats atop a partially buried beast the size of a whale. The fort’s gilded doors are splayed open, leading into a single, torch-lit chamber. Carved onto the fortress’s interior are miniature elephants, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and myriad other four-legged monstrosities.

You climb into the fortress on the beast's back as you leap from the stairs over a 10' gap to the stair attached to the behemoth and see the door that Zarta was likely talking about. You try to open it, but nothing seems to work.

A close examination of the stairs shows grinding on the underside of the behemoth's set and on the top of the plaza's set.

"Hey! I think I found a control panel of sorts in the wall over here." yells Karn to the Pathfinders.

Alie nervously looks around at the others. "Anyone else worried this might be a little too easy? Did everyone get healed after the battle? Don't touch anything until we are full power!"

Sry folks the last few days have been hectic for me..

Grim spits a globe of blood and flem on the floor as the Hellknight makes his offer.. He does not respond and instead moves to pick up his battered sword.. Pulling a wand he completes the mending of his wounds..

5d8 + 5 ⇒ (4, 5, 3, 1, 5) + 5 = 23

He then joins his party. "Inquisitor Mathias can you cast your weapon enhancement spell on my battleaxe here? Bob has become to damaged to use unless absolutely necessary.."

Any knowledge rolls for the control panel?

Jarlgur offered his infernal healing wand to anyone who wanted it.

As the party comes closer, Jarlgur begins examining the control panel of sorts.

KN: arcana?: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

"I'll take a hit off that, Jarlgur my man..." Maaarv closes his eyes as he gets tapped by the wand a couple times.

"Wait a sec... just a couple things I need to drink first." Maaarv then empties a couple of flasks into himself. The first, an extract of shield, and the second, an extract of bull's strength. He belches profusely.

"Alright! Let's take a look at this control panel..."

The alchemist hunkers down to get a close look, trying to recall any knowledge he may have of such things.

Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27