GM Debug's PbP: PFS-RPG Special: Blood under Absalom (Inactive)

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Shins begins a flurry of piercing strikes and Roary's bears down on the monk, but each only manage to wound him with their opening strikes before the martial artist is able to bring his forearms about to execute perfectly time blocks.

"We live to resist. Only the strongest shall live to touch the robes of our master."

Round 8/9:
Little Shins (Fire resist)
Roary
Wei Ji
Quiven (Fire resist, May take Opportunist AoO w/ Flanking)
Jin-Goro (Fire resist)
Hiram
Monk #2 (-65, Shakened)

I've been waiting for that. I also just realized I forgot the +2 for flanking earlier.

AoO: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (8) + 23 = 31 for Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 5d6 ⇒ (3) + 11 + (3, 4, 1, 5, 4) = 31

Quiven, you also get your full turn for this round as well.

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Code WHITE is now in effect

Ah, that's good news!

Attack: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33 for Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 5d6 ⇒ (3) + 11 + (6, 1, 1, 6, 1) = 29
Attack: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33 for Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 5d6 ⇒ (3) + 11 + (4, 6, 6, 4, 1) = 35
Haste: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38 for Damage: 1d4 + 11 + 5d6 ⇒ (4) + 11 + (4, 4, 5, 4, 2) = 34
Offhand: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21 for Damage: 1d4 + 8 + 5d6 ⇒ (1) + 8 + (2, 4, 1, 6, 3) = 25

He has moved away since that AoO. He provoked the AoO when Hiram struck him. He then D-Doored out of there. Map placement should be up to date.

Flying to the far side of the room Jin lines himself up to get a clear shot at the monk. Allow me to return your colleagues favour he says as three spinning orbs of fire leap into existence around him, each turns into a howling skull of black flames and then streaks directly at the monk.

Scorching Ray Touch: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 for 4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 4, 2) = 16 fire damage
Scorching Ray Touch: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 for 4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 6) = 19 fire damage
Scorching Ray Touch: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 for 4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 3) = 9 fire damage

Jin tries to correct the aim of the first bolt casting borrow fortune to reroll as an immediate action.

Reroll: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

The attack rolls include the penalty for shooting into melee and apparently the dice hate me today

Ah, in my haste to post I assumed everything was still as it was, I didn't really look. I have enough movement to get into a flank, just take my first roll for my attack I guess and ignore the rest, which is a shame since I finally thought I had a full attack with sneak, hehe.

Jin-Goro: The dice are just serving a hefty dose of karma on behalf of the elementals.
Quiven: I'll use your first roll for your attack, and your second roll if opportunist triggers for this round.

Quiven flies around to flank the monk once again and strikes at another artery, forcing the monk to block blade with arm. The resulting gash causes a tremor in his wrist and soaks the sleeve of his robe with a bright red stain.

Jin-Goro decides to treat the monk with a taste of his own medicine, but in his efforts to avoid wounding his compatriots, also fails to wound his mark.

To the north, another group of Pathfinders strikes down a monk, which bursts into a gaseous cloud in the same manner as your initial foe. The Sifu appears to be struggling to maintain control over this grand melee and all of the monks appear to develop sleight tremor in their movements. The monk you are engaged with seems to be relatively unaffected seeing as his movements are already slowed by fear induced from Little Shins' chant.

Round 8/9:
Little Shins (Fire resist)
Roary
Wei Ji
Quiven (Fire resist)
Jin-Goro (Fire resist)
Hiram
Monk #2 (-94, Shakened)

Master of Masters, what is he... is he controlling each of these combats? What is doing to his mind?

The tengu, who had been flying above in an almost casual fashion pulls out his bow and lets two blunt arrows fly at the current combatant!

Flight Check (DC10)Movement less than half: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Longbow(Inspire Courage, Into melee) Primary: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 - 4 = 11

Longbow(Inspire Coruage, Into Melee) Iterative: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 - 4 = 22

Damage(Bashing), Iterative: 1d8 ⇒ 1

"I'll be down SOON step up the pace, he's wavering! Death from Above is no-go."

Hiram fly-charges the monk, attacking again while continuing his diatribe on walls and their inherent dangers!

HIRAM SMASH: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 34 for Arcane Strike: 1d6 + 7 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 3 + 2 = 16 damage!

EDIT: Just a heads up: I will be travelling for the next week. I will have internet access, but my posting will be slooooowing down a bit. Rest assured, I will be back! If you need to bot Hiram, stab and inspire by cursing inanimate objects. No worries.

Party members: With Hiram on bot mode I'd like to request that you choose his actions. That way if anyone needs a specific buff/fix/help I as GM don't have to make that decision. If it gets to the end of initiative and nobody has specified his action, I'll go ahead and have him maintain whatever his status quo is, which in this case is rant and slash. Also, is there any particular reason you aren't using Vital Strike?

Hiram barrels down on the monk piercing his left arm and distracting him enough for Quiven to slash at his femoral artery. The monk staggers about in pain but still has enough in him to unleash a torrent of punches, kicks, and headbutts at his foes.

Stunning Fist at Quiven: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5) + 1 = 8 Fort save DC 22 vs Stun

Punches at Roary: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 331d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 211d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 131d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 61d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Confirm?: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
1 Crit, 1 regular hit

1st Damage: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4, 6, 5) + 2 = 18
2nd Damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 1 = 7

As the monk begins to waver, you see the next in line take a knee as he prepares himself to take his place.

Round 9/10:
Little Shins (Fire resist)
Roary
Wei Ji
Quiven (Fire resist)
Jin-Goro (Fire resist)
Hiram
Monks (-145, Shakened)

Because I honestly forget it. It was the last feat I took and I haven't played Hiram in a little while. Also, I am frequently dumb. Just ask my ex-es. They can testify.

Hiram uses his Vitalest of Strikes as he remembers he can do that... While railing about the insufficiency of walls to stop foes. "AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON DOORS!" he roars!

Vital Strike: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 25 for 2d6 + 7 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (6, 4) + 7 + 2 + 3 = 22 damage!

Seeing the enemy monk wavering Jin turns his attention to the next most likely opponent. His hands twitch as if aching to unleash yet more debilitating magic against the enemy, he is clearly becoming frustrated at this "master".

Rapier Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 13 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 33
Rapier Damage: 1d4 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 + 2 = 8

Shins strikes at the monk, but again fails to score a critical blow. The bard doesn't mind much as his attention falls on Roary and the wounds he is suffering.

"I will not let you fall!"

Shins shifts his song to one of the far north, of struggles against great beasts and the people who challenge them in order to inspire greatness within Roary.

This gives Roary +1 competence bonus on Fortitude saves and 2 additional hit dice. This gives Roary 2d10+2xCon Mod temporary hit points.

Roary Temp HP assuming +8 Con mod: 2d10 + 16 ⇒ (3, 10) + 16 = 29

The monk puts up a good fight and evades Hiram's strike only to be pierced by Little Shins. At this point it looks like a stiff breeze will knock him over, but he refuses to give in without giving it his all. That and he's pretty confident in the Master's protective wards.

He coughs. "Good... I see potential in you..."

Round 9/10:
Little Shins (Fire resist)
Roary
Wei Ji
Quiven (Fire resist)
Jin-Goro (Fire resist, Readied)
Hiram
Monks (-157, Shakened, On Death's Door)

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Quiven drops his weapons and just wobbles in place for a while. So much for the high AC.

And Quiven can have my saving finale. The performance lingers and the effects should last until I pick it up again.

Quiven Fort Take 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Sorry.

"You do your Master credit, but it is time for you to retire. Please do not make us end you." the tengu offers as he flies down to provide some assistance to Roary and the rest of the team.

Double Move, with descent speed increase factored in, currently +5'

EDIT: Forgot Haste, would drop Bow and pull out shield and sabre en route!

Wei Ji, you are still hasted.

Well, then. In that case!

As the winged tank arrives, he levels out a bash with his shield at the monk!

Shield Bash(Haste, Inspire Courage, Flanking, Elevation): 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 35

Damage(Inspire Courage): 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12

Sneak Attack(If applicable, also denies target AoO until Wei's next turn if applies): 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Wei Ji swoops down from the air like a battering ram, shield held before him. With a loud clang the monk goes falling backwards and bursts into a puff of vapor before he strikes the ground. The vapours billow out, then condense into a thin line of steam which jets back towards the dais where another monk arises.

Fort: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 - 2 = 271d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 2 = 29

Jin Goro promptly attempts to end the skirmish before it has begun, but the monk appears to have dealt with much harsher curses than this.

Quiven staggers about and his eyes clear just in time to see the next Monk take his fighting stance.

"You lead with great strength, but what happens should your first strike be halted before it begins?"

Roary can still act for this round although this time there is no viable charge lane since you're currently at ground level.

Round 9/10:
Little Shins (Fire resist)
Roary
Wei Ji
Quiven (Stunned)
Jin-Goro (Fire resist)
Hiram
Monk 3 (Shakened, Displaced)

Displacement: 2d100 ⇒ (98, 12) = 110 crit hits for 13..

Rosry flies up to the top of the platform and drinks a potion, cure light. He also activates Resilence as a swift action.

Temp Hp: 1d8 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 20 = 28

Cure Light: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The monk looks Roary straight in the eyes. "You may be a skilled swordsman, but I wish to test your friends now. Please leave."

She raises her hand and a trio of bright crimson beams erupt as she tries to bring Roary down out of the air.

Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 291d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 171d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Displacement: 3d100 ⇒ (60, 31, 45) = 136

Fire Damage: 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2, 2, 1) + 1 = 9

She then moves towards the front of the dais with such speed that a trail of dust puffs up about her as she rushes forward.

Round 10/11:
Little Shins (Fire resist)
Roary
Wei Ji
Quiven
Jin-Goro (Fire resist)
Hiram
Monk 3 (Shakened, Displaced)

I think after this round another casting of haste will be required to maintain it.

Need to know my options. What will it take to pick up my dropped weapons?

Shins expends the last of his most powerful magic to keep the tempo of the party at their peak.

Haste on everyone but Roary.

"Quickly everyone, the longer this goes on the more people will be injured!"

Roary, my inspire greatness did give you 29 temporary hit points, but I'm not sure if they stack with resilience. I do plan to keep it in effect on you as long as I'm able.

It will be a move action to pick up your swords.

Roary has fire resist 3 so 6 damage.

Roary pounces the monk, with flanking..

Attack 1: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (13) + 29 = 42
Attack 2: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (11) + 24 = 35
Haste: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (5) + 29 = 34

Dam 1: 2d4 + 34 ⇒ (4, 2) + 34 = 40
Dam 2: 2d4 + 34 ⇒ (3, 3) + 34 = 40
Dam Haste: 2d4 + 34 ⇒ (4, 2) + 34 = 40

Displacement: 3d100 ⇒ (62, 91, 44) = 197 two hits..

"Right! Time to get to work. Someone hook me up on the near side!"

Wei climbs a bit and flies towards the monk with shield raised protectively as he drops onto the dais behind the currently active combatant.

"So. Illusion?" he inquires of the monk with a cheerful voice.

60' move - 30'+30 - Haste including elevation changes without provoking AoO (unless math messed up)

"Yes... this is a test of your mind as much as of your- OOMPH"

The monk gets promptly gouged twice in the back. She does however have the sense not to turn her back to Wei Ji and is able to block his strike.

Round 10/11:
Little Shins (Fire resist)
Roary
Wei Ji
Quiven
Jin-Goro (Fire resist)
Hiram
Monk 3 (-80, Shakened, Displaced)

GM - Code Grey

Quiven retrieves his blades and moves into position for the next moment to strike. Hopefully he'll get flanking next turn.

The leader loses some of his careful poise and begins to shudder. His power begins to wane and you see the circle of monks reel as though they were punched hard in the gut. The one before you seems barely able to stand.

"The end of this tournament approaches... soon one of us shall be too exhausted to continue. May the strongest warriors be victorious."

Round 10/11:
Little Shins (Fire resist)
Roary
Wei Ji
Quiven
Jin-Goro (Fire resist)
Hiram
Monk 3 (-80, Shakened, Displaced, Drained)

Determind to put an end to this Jin flies forward and weaves another spell. As he does so a spectral figure wielding a scythe rises up out of the floor...you have been judged and found wanting... it whispers to the monk before it lashes out with a scythe of gleaming blue light which seems to appear from nowhere.

Displacement: 1d100 ⇒ 56
Scythe, pray for a 20!: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (12) + 25 = 37
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Displacement: 1d100 ⇒ 87
Scythe, pray for a 20!: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Handily it rises up out of the ground in a spot where it can provide Hiram a flank if/when he gets into combat (bottom right of the monk).

The spectral scythe carves through the monk and as it passes, flesh turns to blood which turns to smoke. The monk turns to vapor from the center outward and the wards surrounding the master shake.

One last monk arises, already looking worse for wear. Several pathfinder groups are seen getting the upper hand against the endless waves of Qinggong disciples and the strikes against each of them seem to wound all of them. The final monk rises to his feet and begins to raise his hand to fire more rays when Hiram moves forward to strike.

Displacement: 1d100 ⇒ 90
Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 23

The monk evades the strike and wearily staggers back. His attacks become more desperate as he fires 1 ray each at Hiram, Wei-Ji, and Quiven, hoping that he can drop the whole front-line in one go.

Rays: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 - 2 = 221d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 2 = 181d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 14 - 2 = 21

Hiram's Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 3, 5) = 16
Wei-Ji's Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 6, 3) = 17
Quiven's Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 5, 4) = 16 Resisted due to Jin-Goro's magic

"C'mon... I can go for ... <cough> ... one more round..."

Round 11/12:
Little Shins (Fire resist)
Roary
Wei Ji
Quiven (Fire resist)
Jin-Goro (Fire resist)
Hiram
Monk 4 (-80, Shakened, Displaced, Drained)

Quiven moves around so that he can flank the monk with Wei Ji once the tengu moves into position.

Attack: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (16) + 21 = 37 for Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Jin raises his hand and once again tries to rend the displacement magic protecting the monk.

Dispel Magic CL: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Borrow fortune to reroll

Dispel Magic CL: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

With a flick his wrist Jin directs the spectral figure to attack the new target. It flows across the platform to flank with Quiven and the scythe flashes in the light of rolling elemental fire.

Displacement: 1d100 ⇒ 91
Scythe, pray for a 20!: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (4) + 25 = 29
Scythe, pray for a 20!: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (17) + 25 = 42
Take the lowest dealing
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Roary charges the last monk..

"You have fought with honor! Now go and rest!"

Attack 1: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (20) + 26 = 46
Attack 2: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (1) + 21 = 22

Confirm: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (16) + 26 = 42

Displacement: 1d100 ⇒ 66 hit!

Dam: 4d4 + 68 ⇒ (4, 3, 4, 2) + 68 = 81

Jin-Goro rends the displacement aura from yet another monk, and Quiven, Roary, and the spectral scythe descend on him. A blur of motion is quickly rewarded with another puff of vapor.

Holding here for a moment

The gaseous form of the monk falls backwards and tendrils of vapour retract towards the master. You hear a sigh as it floats back. "yesss..... rest...."

***OVERSEER POST***

Please see the following post

Wei Ji will attempt to approach the Emissary, while giving the 'right of way' to anyone else that wishes to approach before him.

"Please stand down. Your agents have fought well, and there is no shame in learning from one's defeats."

Not sure what else is needed here to accomplish mission goal, though. Just touch the person?

Without warning, the entire cavern begins to shudder. Atop the dais, Sifu Xho Nuo’s slight form begins to glow with a soft, white light. Slowly, without breaking his meditative stance, his body rises, levitating a few feet above the dais.

Then without warning, a burst of bright energy ripples from his body, striking all of his disciples and causing them turn gaseous and explode in a shower of rose petals. The Emissary remains motionless, amidst the fluttering petals, waiting for his new champions to claim their victory.

The cavern is thrown into chaos from the ripple of magical energy as the Emissary finally allows touch, and the assembled horde rushes over each other to get to the top of the dias! From the throng of warriors, a single arm reaches forth and touches the Emissary - It is Davorin of the Silver Crusade!

Slowly, the Emissary opens his eyes and his body unfolds. Standing before the crowd, he bows graciously and his mouth curls into a contented smile.
“I’m truly touched by your efforts; this has been a stellar competition thus far. To those who have fallen, I give my heartfelt regret and sympathy—however, I seek only the greatest warriors"

“To the rest of you now standing before me... Congratulations! You have all succeeded in qualifying for the illustrious Ruby Phoenix Tournament. But be forewarned— tonight’s competition was mere child’s play compared to what is to come"

“Still, for the moment you should celebrate, for yours was a victory not easily won. But waste not too much time in celebration, for soon enough you must travel to Goka on the western coast of distant Tian Xia to compete against other competitors from across Golarion of your skill... or better. And for this, you must be ready.”

Upon his parting words, Sifu Xho Nuo vanishes in a puff of pale white smoke.

Congratulations!

And that, my friends, brings us to the end of Blood Under Absalom. The Pathfinder Society has gained the privilege of entering the Ruby Phoenix Tournament, and with that the possibility of gaining control over the entrance to the Hao-Jin Tapestry and all of the wonders within. Perhaps you will be among the competitors?

~Fin~