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

Game Master rpblue

"IMGONNA RIP YOUR FRIGGAN WINGS OFF YOUR BACK YOU DIRTY ROTTEN CLODPOLE!!!" Jaggar screams out as he sees the foul beast attack his companions. He waits to see if someone brings him a fly potion before he continues his ascent.

Jarlgur brought you a Fly potion. Free Action to take. Standard Action to drink.

"Maaarv! Come closer!" Jarlgur bellows at the alchemist. Once Maarv is within thirty feet, Jarlgur channels healing energy to his companions.

Not sure how far Maaarv is. Assuming Jagger has taken the potion, if Jarlgur can move to get everyone within range of his channel, he could do that instead of having Maaarv move.

Channel!: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 6, 4) = 18

He should be about 30' behind you, so it is fine for you to channel and catch him and avoid the erinyes with a short jaunt over a few feet.

Jarlgur unleashes a blast of healing energy that comes out of the rage prophet's outstretched holy symbol like a thunderclap. Gouts of electricity course through everyone's veins as they feel reinvigorated a bit.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (100')-Flight/Sickened(2/5) @ 31/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (120') @ 10 damage
3rd: Maaarv (100')-Flight/Sickened(2/3) @ 30/52 HP; Jarlgur (125')-Flight @ 65/65 HP; Jaggar (125')-Climbing @ 95/104 HP;

"Thanks for that!" Maaarv calls out to Jarlgur as he feels the healing energy affect him.

The flying alchemist drinks his extract of shield and flies back into the fray.

Flying 30 feet back to where I was before.

AC is now 23.

Mathais, finally free drinks his potion and moves as close as he can to the Devil that's picked him out.

"Time to dance, Devil!"

Hopefully, if the devil is within 30ft, Mathais is next to it.

Also, healed 4hp, fast healing 4, yay!

Jaggar quickly gulps down the potion given to him and still unsure as to how this works, holds on to the rope with his hands while letting his feet dangle free to see if he really is flying. Not falling down to his death, Jaggar forces his body to move in the direction of the attacker.

Jaggar and Mathais move in to handle the erinyes in melee while Maarv moves back next to Jarlgur.

The devil laughs and winks at the two men. "See you soon." She floats back five feet and disappears from view.

No observable casting, thus no chance to identify.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (100')-Flight/Sickened(3/5) @ 35/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (?) @ 10 damage
3rd: Maaarv (100')-Flight/Sickened(3/3) @ 30/52 HP; Jarlgur (125')-Flight @ 65/65 HP; Jaggar (125')-Climbing @ 95/104 HP;

"DEVIL! COME BACK HERE!" Shouts Mathais as he looks around

Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23

Seeing nothing, Mathais shouts out a warning that he has no clue where the foul beast has gone.

The holy light shimmering around Mathais changes again. Swift action change judgements from Fast Healing & Saves to Justice (attacks) and Purity (AC) (+3 to both, already updated stats to reflect) While the light is changing, Mathais casts a spell on himself. Cure Mod Wounds

Cure Mod: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (7, 2) + 10 = 19

130 ft away? Or 30 feet above us?

"Oh, yeah - forgot about the invisibility." Maaarv reaches and draws out an extract of see invisibility, and then promptly drinks it.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 - 2 = 20

Any chance I get a bonus to that perception roll?

"COWARD!!!" Jaggar screams out trying to balance himself in the air. He looks around for signs of the creature...Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25... but sees nothing.

Jarlgur channels healing energy again, while listening.

Channel: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 1, 3) = 11

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

@Maaarv: She's not invisible.

Another gout of black ink erupts from between the two groups, coating them in a painful miasma of evil.

Unholy Damage @ Mathais: 10d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 4, 3, 2, 2, 4, 4, 3, 2) = 35 DC 19 Will Save (-2 to Saves from Sickened) for half and not sickened for 1d4 rounds.
Unholy Damage @ Jarlgur: 5d8 ⇒ (8, 2, 7, 2, 1) = 20 DC 19 Will Save for half.
Unholy Damage @ Maaarv/Jaggar: 5d8 ⇒ (7, 8, 8, 4, 6) = 33 DC 19 Will Save for half and not sickened for 1d4 rounds.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (120' | 30' from Rope)-Sickened(4/5) @ 30/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (?) @ 10 damage
3rd: Maaarv (120' | At Rope) @ 10/52 HP; Jarlgur (120' | At Rope) @ 55/65 HP; Jaggar (120' | 30' from Rope) @ 71/104 HP;

Imagine Kirk Yelling "KHAN!!!" That's what Mathais is about to sounds like

"DEVIL!!!!!!"

Darned Evilness!: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 2 = 27

Steeling himself against the negative energy, Mathais feels this wave pass without being sickened

Looking for that bugger!: 1d20 + 18 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 18 - 2 = 29

"THERE HE IS" Mathais Shouts out and points at a spec in the distance.

Mathais then double moves to get closer to the devil. 90 Feet away, now.

Also, sickened for 2 rounds now, not 4

Jaggar steels himself to withstand the infernal attack and...Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26...manages to strengthen his resolve in destroying the creature. He looks around to where others have pointed out and ...Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22...maybe sees a glimmer of a trail the creature left...

@Mathais: It is counting up. 5/5 is last round of sickened. Also, Fly has you move at 60' per round, thus you should be at 70' from her, right? Finally, to move at greater than a 45 degree angle, you need to succeed at a DC 20 Fly check. The Fly spell grants you +4 for Good Maneuverability and +2 for CL 5. You would also take a -2 due to Sickened.

@Jaggar: You still have a set of actions.

P.S. - Erinyes devils are my favorite :D

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (180' | 30' from Rope)-Sickened(4/5) @ 47/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (250' | At Rope) @ 10 damage
3rd: Maaarv (120' | At Rope) @ 10/52 HP; Jarlgur (120' | At Rope) @ 55/65 HP; Jaggar (120' | 30' from Rope) @ 87/104 HP;

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Character Folio Re-roll:

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

It's a good thing Jarlgur did that second channel.

Maaarv reels from the terrible psychological assault by the erinyes. "She may just get me this time..." he mumbles under his breath.

He looks up where Mathias is pointing and follows the inquisitor up.

Fly: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 2 = 26
Fly: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 13 - 2 = 20

Double move straight up, rising 60 feet.

Maaarv is stupidly chasing down this erinyes.

How many folios you got Maarv? ;-)

Maaarv reels from the third gout of unholy energy. He feels bile rise in his throat and his extremities shake.

Sickened: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (180' | 30' from Rope)-Sickened(4/5) @ 47/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (250' | At Rope) @ 10 damage
3rd: Maaarv (180' | At Rope)-Sickened(1/3) @ 10/52 HP; Jarlgur (120' | At Rope) @ 55/65 HP; Jaggar (120' | 30' from Rope) @ 87/104 HP;

Ostensibly, you stand no chance if I continued to kite you as she can teleport as far as her range on Unholy Blight (which is 220') and it will take you guys at least two rounds (if horizontal movement) or four round (if vertical movement) to close that distance, thus always sustaining damage without hurting her. However, do not fear, she will not do this as I realize as a GM that this is frustrating and serves no purpose other than killing four awesome characters.

Jaggar moves as close as he can get to the creature this round.

Ooops. Dang - sorry about that. I usually do better at keeping track. I guess it doesn't matter since I still failed the roll. :-/

Meh, Maaarv isn't that awesome.

@Jaggar: With or without flight checks? You can move 60' with two DC 20 Fly checks or 30' without (zig-zagging at 45 degree angles).

I guess without since he has no skill in flying

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Jarlgur curses again, and channels once more, befor anyone can get too far away.

Channel: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 6, 5) = 19

Mathais will zig zag up at her.

Stupid low dex + med armor + no ranks in fly skill makes it difficult.

The erinyes devil laughs at the Pathfinders' attempts to chase her. "Soon enough Alchemist, I will be gutting you with my longsword and reading your entrails for the location of your friend while you watch."

She fires off three flaming arrows, straight down. Two strike Jaggar in the chest as the third whizzes past Maaarv. She really wants you alive, Maaarv.

Flaming Arrow - High Ground @ Jaggar-30 AC: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 1 = 31
Flaming Arrow - High Ground @ Jaggar-30 AC: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 1 = 30
Flaming Arrow - High Ground @ Maaarv-19 AC: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 = 18

Damage: 2d8 + 18 + 2d6 ⇒ (8, 6) + 18 + (1, 4) = 37

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (150' | 30' from Rope)-Sickened(5/5) @ 66/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (250' | At Rope) @ 10 damage
3rd: Maaarv (180' | At Rope)-Sickened(2/3) @ 29/52 HP; Jarlgur (135' | At Rope) @ 65/65 HP; Jaggar (150' | 30' from Rope) @ 67/104 HP;

So, are we up? Usually you put our names in bold when we're up, so I'm just checking. Also, I noted in a post (but forgot to change on my runner) that Maaarv's AC is 23 after imbibing his extract of shield

Maaarv flies up and away from the rope, not wanting to be directly under the she-devil. Move, flying up at 45 degree angle.

Then, he flies straight up, trying to close the distance.

Fly Check, Sickened: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 - 2 = 28

I believe that puts me at 225 feet up and 15 feet from the rope.

Jaggar continues to move in the direction of the top of the cliff towards their foe zig-zagging his way up in a defensive manner.
is it possible to fly defensively and gain the defensive bonus?

Higher ground doesn't grant a bonus to ranged attacks, only melee, so that one should have JUST missed Jagger.

Jarlgur casts a spell and begins moving to touch each of his companions.

Communal Protection from Evil

Mathais follows Jaggar's lead and zigzags up behind him.

@Jarlgur: Wicked. Never knew that. Also, everyone has moved away from you. If you spend a standard casting, then you won't be near anyone to actually touch them.

@Jaggar: Can only fight defensively if you attack (barring feats). You could Total Defense, however you would move half as fast.

@Maaarv: Sorry about that. Running 4 scenarios, 2 APs and a module atm. Can't remember everything.

What to do... what to do...
1d3 ⇒ 2

The devil clearly grows tired of this cat and mouse. The healing magicks of Jarlgur have extended this fight well beyond what she wanted. She unleashes another gout of black miasma at Mathais and Jaggar as they seem to be the heavy hitters before drawing her longsword in her free hand.

Damage @ Mathais: 10d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 3, 4, 2, 6, 4, 4, 3, 6) = 40 DC 19 to half and prevent sickened for 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds.
Damage @ Jaggar: 5d8 ⇒ (6, 8, 6, 7, 7) = 34 DC 19 to half and prevent sickened for 1d4 ⇒ 4 rounds.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (180' | 30' from Rope) @ 26/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (250' | At Rope) @ 10 damage
3rd: Maaarv (225' | 15' from Rope)-Sickened(3/3) @ 29/52 HP; Jarlgur (150' | At Rope) @ 65/65 HP; Jaggar (180' | 30' from Rope) @ 52/104 HP;

@GM: no problem. That wasn't meant as a complaint - I should've updated the runner. Also, using math (thank you Pythagoras), being 15 ft. horizontally and 25 ft. vertically away from the devil is 29.154 etc feet away directly.

Realizing he is within decent range, Maaarv draws a flask of holy water from his bandolier. He quickly throws it at the devil.

Ranged Touch, PBS, Sickened, Range: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 - 2 - 1 = 18
Damage, PBS, Sickened: 2d4 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 5 + 1 - 2 = 8

Range modifier is only -1 due to Splash Weapon Mastery feat.

Maaarv shouts to the erinyes, "Quit us, you foul BEAST!"

@Maaarv: Wasn't taken that way. :D Also, nice high school math class addition. ;-)

The holy water hits the Erinyes devil's arm and she shrieks at Maaarv. "I shall rend your flesh from your bones and find another avenue for my property! YOUR LIFE IS FORFEIT!"

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (180' | 30' from Rope) @ 26/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (250' | At Rope) @ 18 damage
3rd: Maaarv (225' | 15' from Rope)-Sickened(3/3) @ 29/52 HP; Jarlgur (150' | At Rope) @ 65/65 HP; Jaggar (180' | 30' from Rope) @ 52/104 HP;

"FOUL DEVIL, IF YOU COME HERE, I HAVE A SURPRISE FOR YOU!" Mathais shouts at the Devil as it continues it's running.

Will Save!: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

Feeling a tinge of negative energy flow through him, Mathais zig zags through the air even closer to his hated enemy.

Jaggartries to steady himself in the air...FLY: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10...least he falls out of the sky and grunts at the latest attack...WIL: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22...but steadies himself as he continues to move defensively total defense, 1/2 speed towards the creature with his glaive-guisarme out.

Jaggar tries to steady himself in the air...FLY: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15...least he falls out of the sky and grunts at the latest attack...WIL: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17...but steadies himself as he continues to move defensively total defense, 1/2 speed towards the creature with his glaive-guisarme out.

@Jaggar: The Fly check is only if you have wings, which is only Maaarv.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (210' | 30' from Rope) @ 46/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (250' | At Rope) @ 18 damage
3rd: Maaarv (225' | 15' from Rope)-Sickened(3/3) @ 29/52 HP; Jarlgur (150' | At Rope) @ 65/65 HP; Jaggar-Total Defense (195' | 30' from Rope) @ 69/104 HP;

Hmmm, I was hoping to catch everyone before they took off. So does Jarlgur have an action from last round, then?

Jarlgur fires his bow at the devil.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Iterative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

They were already ahead of you since you channeled, so yes you would have another action.

Since everyone had left, Jarlgur would have cast Divine Favor adding +2 to the attack/damage rolls.

Roger!

Jarlgur's second arrow hits the erinyes devil, but she seems nearly immune to its damage. It only leaves a scratch across her face.

She can't fail the Fly check to stay aloft.

This time, the devil charges Maaarv. "Let the waters of Hell burn away that smug face of yours, alchemist!"

Longsword @ Maaarv-23 AC (High Ground): 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 2 + 1 = 23
Longsword @ Maaarv-23 AC (High Ground): 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 + 1 = 31

Two brutal strikes cut deep into Maaarv's flesh as the Erinyes' fury cuts flesh from bone.

Damage: 2d8 + 18 ⇒ (1, 6) + 18 = 25

She is within charge or double move range for Mathais.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (210' | 30' from Rope) @ 46/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (230' | 15' Rope) @ 20 damage
3rd: Maaarv (225' | 15' from Rope) @ 4/52 HP; Jarlgur (150' | At Rope) @ 65/65 HP; Jaggar-Total Defense (195' | 30' from Rope) @ 69/104 HP;

It gets two attacks when it charges?

Jarlgur casts another spell, creating a clap of thunder behind the devil.

Sound Burst: 1d8 ⇒ 3 Fort Save DC 16 or stunned for a round.

10' radius, placed to avoid Maaarv.

He then puts his bow away, slinging it over his shoulder.

Maaarv reels from the slashing of the she-devil's sword. Knowing now is not the time to stand his ground, he withdraws back to Jarlgur.

Withdraw.

Holy cow. That was egregious. I wasn't thinking. Only one attack.

How far away do you withdraw, Maaarv?

Fort Save: 1d20 ⇒ 17 @Jarlgur: From now on, any spells with SR: Yes, need a caster check.

Initiative:
1st: Mathais (210' | 30' from Rope) @ 46/73 HP
2nd: Erinyes (230' | 15' Rope) @ 23 damage
3rd: Maaarv (225' | 15' from Rope) @ 19/52 HP; Jarlgur (150' | At Rope) @ 65/65 HP; Jaggar-Total Defense (195' | 30' from Rope) @ 69/104 HP;

Mathais starts cackling madly as the devil has finally entered his range

CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGE!

Swooping in, Mathais draws his longsword and swipes at the devil while muttering holy incantations
Bane against devil for swift

base + justice + bane + charging - power attack
ATTACK!: 1d20 + 14 + 3 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 3 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 30
CAN O' WHOOP!: 1d8 + 6 + 4 + 4d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 4 + (3, 4, 2, 2) = 25

Mathais smiles smugly and says to the devil, now in reach, "Time to dance, foul minion. My God Shall Prevail."

AC = 28/34 (against crits) for this turn...

Taunting the devil that has been kicking your ass so far... I don't even know what to say...

Will resolve once Jaggar acts.

How close can Jaggar get to it moving defensively?

I would like to move as close as possible to Jarlgur.

Fly: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 - 2 = 28

@Jaggar: Double move (not Total Defense) would be 225' (right next to her) and Total Defense+Move would be 210'.

@Maaarv: You can move the entire way to Jarlgur's side.

Jaggar will take the more protective option.