GM Cwethan's Race for the Runecarved Key (8-9 Classic) (Inactive)

Game Master Cwethan

I'll certainly allow the attempt Seren/Rogar
@Tess, Seren used her Fortune reroll last turn, and you still have one more turn worth of actions if you would like.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 2 + 8 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 8 - 4 + 2 = 17

Seren's Concealments: 1d100 ⇒ 501d100 ⇒ 191d100 ⇒ 4

Seren's spells aren't sufficient to free Rogar this time, and he barely forces his way from between the Hellcat's jaws by main strength.

Seren's slashes are precisely aimed, but that aim is foiled by the flickering flames that make up the outline of her chosen prey.

Bold may go!
Tessara Flying, Protection from Evil (8)
Hellcats - Concealment 20% (Red -14, -2 AC, Grappled)
Ansha See Invisibility 6 Str Damage, 2 Con Damage, Protection from Evil - May go Twice
Seren 3 Str Damage, 1 Con Damage, Longstrider, Antitoxined up, Influenced, Protection from Evil (5), Heroic
Ursahla -16, 1 Con Damage, Heroic, Protection from Evil (8) Fortunate (2)
Rogar -66, Flying, Heroic, Protection from Evil (6)

Tess begins casting her Enlarge Person Spell, planning on giving Rogar more power against the cats in the next round.

Ursahla continues confusing the great beast in front of her, picking on the one that has already let its guard down as she hits it in the face with a cloud of debris, though first singling it out to her comrades as the target of her ire.

Dirty Trick: 1d20 + 20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 20 + 2 + 2 = 29

Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Confirm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Extra Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Grapple: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28

Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Damage: 1d8 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 2 = 11
Claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 2 = 9
Claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 2 = 4

Concealments: 1d100 ⇒ 861d100 ⇒ 74

Grapple: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38

The other cat catches her with a lucky blow of its paw, seizing the plucky freebooter in its grasp, while the blinded cat continues to smash its way through Rogar's plate!

Bold may go!
Tessara Flying, Protection from Evil (7)
Hellcats - Concealment 20% (Blue, Grappled)(Red -14, Blind, Freebooter's Bane (+2/+2))
Ansha See Invisibility 6 Str Damage, 2 Con Damage, Protection from Evil - May go Twice
Seren 3 Str Damage, 1 Con Damage, Longstrider, Antitoxined up, Influenced, Protection from Evil (4), Heroic
Ursahla -27, 1 Con Damage, Heroic, Protection from Evil (7) Fortunate (2), Grappled
Rogar -81, Flying, Heroic, Protection from Evil (5) Bigger!

Acid splash into melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 = 13
1d3 ⇒ 3
Concealment, high good for me: 1d100 ⇒ 86

The enchantress flicks another glob of acid at the hellcat that looks most injured.

Despite bleeding heavily now the now enlarged Rogar strikes twice against the reddish cat

Power Attack roll 01: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 20 + 2 = 28 -> Damage roll: 3d6 + 16 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4, 2) + 16 + 9 + 1 = 33 -> Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 87

Power Attack roll 02: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 2 = 16 -> Damage roll: 3d6 + 16 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) + 16 + 9 + 1 = 35 -> Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 77

Ursahla switches the target of her bane to the one grappling her and then attempts to escape from it's grasp.

Using Fortune Hex to roll twice
CMB: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 32
CMB: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 26

If she escapes, she will step back 5 ft.

The Blinded Hellcat is unable to dodge Ansha and Rogar's attacks, while Ursahla is lucky enough to slip from the other cat's claws!

Bold may go!
Tessara Flying, Protection from Evil (7)
Hellcats - Concealment 20% (Red -79, Blind, Freebooter's Bane (+2/+2))
Ansha See Invisibility 6 Str Damage, 2 Con Damage, Protection from Evil
Seren 3 Str Damage, 1 Con Damage, Longstrider, Antitoxined up, Influenced, Protection from Evil (4), Heroic
Ursahla -27, 1 Con Damage, Heroic, Protection from Evil (7)
Rogar -81, Flying, Heroic, Protection from Evil (5) Bigger!

Tessara casts Cure moderate Wounds on Rogar.

CMW 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (1, 4) + 8 = 13

Seren continues pirouette endlessly before the two large cats, suddenly becoming the front line for the party. Her pale face forms a broad grin and the male voice of her spirit shouts out a challenge. "Face me and fall to my blades! I shall carve you to shreds if you ignore me for the armored one!"

"Stop tryin' to get stuff to cut me to bits!" Elegant movements give focus to her swords as they flutter out in daring cuts for the hellcat's exposed neck.

Free action to dance, full attacking red! If it drops, then she will 5ft NE to put any remaining attacks in blue!

As long as Tessara is cackling I don't lose my fortune, I can use it once per round. So I get it again this round, but lose it next round since she didn't cackle again. So I'm rolling my first attack twice.

Apologies. I forgot my cackle. I’d be happy enough to continue it, if the DM rules I can after forgetting.

My mistake Seren & Tess. Enjoy the reroll (I've added it back in for the people who should still be under its effects as well)
Also, welcome back Ursahla. Hope the con was fun!

Seren's swift strikes finish off the wounded hellcat, and she continues her deadly dance straight into the next one!

It steps back a pace as it redirects its fury at her, trapping one of her weapon arms as it prepares to rake her with its hindclaws!

Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Grapple: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34

Bold may go!
Tessara Flying, Protection from Evil (6)
Hellcat -14, Concealment 20%, Grappled
Ansha See Invisibility 6 Str Damage, 2 Con Damage, Protection from Evil
Seren -15, 3 Str Damage, 1 Con Damage, Longstrider, Antitoxined up, Influenced, Protection from Evil (3), Heroic, Fortunate, Grappled
Ursahla -27, 1 Con Damage, Heroic, Protection from Evil (6), Fortunate
Rogar -68, Flying, Heroic, Protection from Evil (4) Bigger!, Fortunate

Acid splash into melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 - 4 = 0
1d3 ⇒ 3
Concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 41

Ansha flicks more acid at the remaining hellcat. "I don't think we can hold out much longer," she warns, backing away slowly and still leaning heavily on her staff. Single move west, however far that is when she's heavily encumbered.

"Thanks Tess! That was a life saver if I ever needed one! Now... to finish this..."

Power Attack roll 01: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 20 + 2 = 32 -> Damage roll: 3d6 + 17 + 9 ⇒ (4, 5, 6) + 17 + 9 = 41

Power Attack roll 02: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 2 = 32 -> Damage roll: 3d6 + 17 + 9 ⇒ (2, 1, 4) + 17 + 9 = 33

Rogar slices twice at the last remaining fiendish feline...

Concealments: 1d100 ⇒ 581d100 ⇒ 21

The Hellcat is rocked by Rogar'd mighty blows, but still clings to life!

Bold may go!
Tessara Flying, Protection from Evil (6)
Hellcat -82, Concealment 20%, Grappled
Ansha See Invisibility 6 Str Damage, 2 Con Damage, Protection from Evil
Seren -15, 3 Str Damage, 1 Con Damage, Longstrider, Antitoxined up, Influenced, Protection from Evil (3), Heroic, Fortunate, Grappled
Ursahla -27, 1 Con Damage, Heroic, Protection from Evil (6), Fortunate
Rogar -68, Flying, Heroic, Protection from Evil (4) Bigger!, Fortunate

Seren stops twirling about due to the cat's grip, but her movements never stop. After yelping and ducking under Rogar's massive swings her spirit uses their free hand to try and drive the point of their sword into the beast's eyes before it can tear her to pieces. "Aim high, Big guy! That was almost my ear!"

Free action to dance, full attacking without TWFing at the cat. I didn't account for grappled in my rolls because I think it's a wash since it hasn't maintained at a -20 yet (If it wants to), but if I'm wrong please please apply the penalty!

Spirit Aura: All allies within 30ft gain a +2 bonus on all non-spell damage rolls.

With a final thrust, Seren finishes off the beast!

Normally I'd be asking encouraging questions about a third wave, but since we're wrapping up in a day or so, I'd encourage you guys to stretch the two rounds of recovery out a bit so I don't have to take points away for running from the 3rd wave...

Not bothering to move closer to the group--or the next wave of extra-planar assailants--Ansha asks Seren, "I don't suppose you have any more spells that might restore sapped strength? That fiend's sting really weakened me."

"Well done Seren! You hardly need protection, your own skill is more than enough to deal with any louts who would dare so much as to look at you the wrong way! I'm impressed actually! Good job, good job indeed!" Rogar compliments Seren for her splendid performance dealing with the hellcats.

As soon as the last cat dies Seren stops dancing and her color starts to return. There's a moment where she sways and almost stumbles over before catching herself in a poor, tired attempt at a bow towards Rogar. "I'm pretty awesome, but all the stabbin' is Katsu. I just sorta borrow his skill. He says thanks... but now I'm really tired, so you gotta be a good guard."

Ansha can only get a helpless shrug that sends bits of her gear jingling against one another. "I ain't got much of anythin' left. We should have Big Guy carry you and hope for the best."

Tess offers up a charge from her wand of lesser restoration in case it might aid one of her stricken friends.

I'd save the charge, Tess

More portals begin to open, this time revealing towering spiders, each the size of an elephant! They rear up on their six hind legs to raise their barbed and razor-edged front claws in a horrifying challenge!

"Seems like this isn't over yet. What do you think? One more time into the breach? Our last stand against the forces of evil?" asks Rogar trying to sound unconcerned by the peril and eager for the approaching battle, yet somehow failing to be completely convincing.

"I think that perhaps you should leave the rest to me and go warn the others about these things... I'll be fine on my own, don't worry ladies!"

"If you intend to needlessly throw yourself into danger one more time, then at least give me the key so that I can take it back."

"You may be big, but you're kinda dumb." Seren, despite her fatigue and clearly having no idea how to hold her weapons on her own, steps up beside Rogar for his last stand against the spiders. She does her best to look impressive for her size, then just ends up slumping into the side of the larger man.

She waves one of her swords haphazardly. "I'm too tired to run, and so is Ansha... so I'm gonna help you stop 'em."

***OVERSEER POST***

A fanfare of trumpets blasts loudly, breaking through the roar of the combat and ringing of clashing blades. Leading a mounted battalion of armored warriors, Sheila Heidmarch and her husband charge through the streets, driving through the waves of summoned fiends and forcing them to retreat back through their gates to the netherworlds from which they were called. In a matter of minutes, their assault is complete and the streets fall quiet.

Sheila Heidmarch strides over to Prisim – ”You have the REAL Runecarved Key” then holds it aloft signifying a Pathfinder victory!

“Today, every one of you has contributed to a triumphant victory for our Society, and you have cemented our place in Magnimar. “I’m deeply honored that you have granted me your services. While my lodge is small, you have made it feel like a kingdom. Yet our victory today is somewhat bittersweet. It seems dark forces have surfaced in Varisia—forces which, before today, I was unaware of. I’m sorry to have thrown you headlong into the middle of such chaos. I have already sent word to the Decemvirate of today’s events and await their response. When I know more, I shall contact you, for I fear this key has somehow placed all of us in danger. Still, we should go forth, for now is the time to celebrate!”

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Highest Point scoring tables by GM:
Redelia 121
Hmm 113
Aerondor 111
Silbeg 105
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Thank you all so much for participating!

I would also like to express my gratitude to the fantastic set of GM’s and support crew I had working with me to make this a success, it really was a pleasure running this and that is certainly due to their fantastic efforts. Thanks also to the Online Venture Crew who always show enthusiasm and help pave the way for our events, and to Tonya for the Boons and Gift Certs.

And lastly – thanks to all the players out there (you!) who came in to this with a great attitude and really played in the spirit of it all, even when the Heidmarch family showed some total moral greyness!