GM Endless Forms' PFS 04-10 Feast of Sigils (Inactive)

Game Master Mike Tuholski

Tolgarov flies in to have a better look at the situation!

Initiative:

1. Arnoth
2. Kesoulla and guard
3. Max, Desmond, Zhal, and Tolgarov

G: 32 dmg

Zhal is up!

Bump to Zhal! My Ruby Phoenix game is waiting on this one to finish so I'd like to keep things moving....

Ok, putting Zhal on hold for this round so we can keep moving:

The sellsword back up a step and goes after the wolf trying to get past him!

+1 bastard sword power attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 3 = 17
damage: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 6 = 16

+1 bastard sword power attack: 1d20 + 9 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 3 = 18
damage: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 6 = 23

The evil cleric then casts a spell, calling out foul curses down upon the party!

DC 23 Will save from everyone!

Nonevil creatures suffer the following effects:

Spellcraft DC22: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 = 22

I must not have ask for salvation...

Will DC23: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20
(Shirt Reroll +4) Will DC23: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 + 4 = 36

His strength diminished by the powerfull spell, Tolgarov tried to stay on air with his dazing rod in hand.

Fly DC10: 1d20 - 6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) - 6 + 5 + 2 = 3

Unable to do it, he flyed like a stone and land on the floor. He decided to give time to his comrades and casted a spell but nothing seeable happened.

Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Desmond is able to withstand the evil cleric's spell. He steps forward to attack the guard again.

Power Attack, Human: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 14 - 3 + 4 = 16
Damage: 2d4 + 7 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 7 + 9 + 4 = 26

Power Attack, Human: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 9 - 3 + 4 = 25
Damage: 2d4 + 7 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 + 9 + 4 = 26

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 - 3 + 4 = 16
Damage: 2d4 + 7 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 + 9 + 4 = 25

Don't forget your strength is diminished by 5 so if you have For 18, you're now For 15
Tolgarov is now For 2 and unable to move... :'(

Ooops. I didn't read the details closely enough. -3 to those attack rolls and -5 to the damage rolls.

Sahrek Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Desmond swings and misses as Tolgarov flops to the ground, unable to pick himself up but still managing to pull off a spell.

Initiative:

1. Arnoth
2. Kesoulla and guard
3. Max, Desmond, Zhal, and Tolgarov

G: 32 dmg

Max, Zhal, and Anorth are up!

Will Save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Spellcraft for Tolgarov: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

"Ohh!" Maximo resists the spell but still feels the residual effects. "By Shelyn! Does Lissala have something personal against muscles? Afraid of someone standing up to her, is she?" He does a double-take at Tolgarov's large frame laying on the floor like a beached whale. "Get up my friends! Show them we have the strength to defy them!"

Standard action to begin bardic courage (+1's for everyone!), movement into the wall of force.

Just looked at the map and realized I couldn't get to the wall anyway without provoking an AoO.. adjusting post.

Will: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 24
Volfie: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Arnthoth resists the foul magic, but Volfie's jaw sag as the creature is paralyzed!

Stepping up, he swings at the guard.

Raging, Inspired Power Attack: 1d20 + 17 + 1 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 17 + 1 - 3 - 2 = 30
Damage: 1d12 + 9 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 9 + 1 = 20

Raging, Inspired Power Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 1 - 3 - 2 = 17
Damage: 1d12 + 9 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 9 + 1 = 23

will save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25

Zhal resists most of the effects of the spell, as he has been trying to plan out his steps and trying to find a mode of attack. After thinking for a moment, he snaps his fingers. He reaches into his haversack and grips a magical rod, holding onto it for the time being, and focuses as he turns a spell onto the armed man in front of one of the wolves.

Resilient sphere on the fighter, DC 22 reflex save or get force bubbled. Drawing the reach spell rod from his pack.

Ref: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Arnoth swings and hits the wall! I think the wall is in front of the guard, right? Zhal then tries to put him in a bubble but the man jumps out of the way.

The guard then retreats away from the invisible wall and takes up a defensive posture. The caster then summons a blade barrier to further protect herself and her mercenary.

Initiative:

1. Arnoth
2. Kesoulla and guard
3. Max, Desmond, Zhal, and Tolgarov

G: 32 dmg

You guys are up!

Unless the map has changed, I think the wall is in front of the caster, not the guard.

EF, I believe the wall of force was behind the guard, represented on the map by the blue line?

Edit: ok, so the blue line must be the wind wall. The wall of force doesn't have an icon, but I think it should have been between the guard and caster, right?

Oh, that was the wind wall. I was thinking it was the WoF/

Yep, the blue box was the wind wall she put up in the first round, the gray box is the blade barrier she put up just now. I put a red line in where I think Tolgarov was putting the wall of force. It sounded like he wanted to block them off to buy you guys a round or two to recover.

Yep, the blue box was the wind wall she put up in the first round, the gray box is the blade barrier she put up just now. I put a red line in where I think Tolgarov was putting the wall of force. It sounded like he wanted to block them off to buy you guys a round or two to recover.

If you check Tolgarov's Spellcraft spoiler, it says. Wall of Force behind the fighter

Yep I confirm my Wall is behind the guard. I don't think it could do something against us and I don't want him to be buffed by the caster.

Ah, ok. I misunderstood that. Let's fix that:

The mercenary swings at Desmond!

+1 bastard sword power attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 14 - 3 = 21
damage: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 = 18

+1 bastard sword power attack: 1d20 + 9 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 3 = 20
damage: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 6 = 16

Initiative:

1. Arnoth
2. Kesoulla and guard
3. Max, Desmond, Zhal, and Tolgarov

G: 32 dmg

You guys are up!

Did Arnt's "30" hit then?

Attack: 1d20 + 17 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 17 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d12 + 9 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 9 + 1 = 29
Elemental Rage Acid, that I always forget: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 3 - 2 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d12 + 9 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 9 + 1 = 28
Elemental Rage Acid, that I always forget: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Arnthoth swing again at the lone guard.

Desmond, feeling weak, decides to just try and hit the guard to avoid swinging wide. "Nuthin' fancy." He shifts forward to allow Arnthoth a chance to reach in.

5 foot step

Attack, Insp. Courage, Human: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 14 - 3 + 1 + 4 = 27
Damage: 2d4 + 7 - 5 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 - 5 + 4 + 1 = 12

Attack, Insp. Courage, Human: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 3 + 1 + 4 = 31
Damage: 2d4 + 7 - 5 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 7 - 5 + 4 + 1 = 10

Crit Confirm?: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 3 + 1 + 4 = 25
Damage: 2d4 + 7 - 5 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 7 - 5 + 4 + 1 = 9

@Arnoth: Ah yes! Sorry! But he was still standing after that hit.

Arnoth finishes off the guard!

Desmond can retcon if he wants; I imagine Tolgarov will be dismissing the barrier or you can buff I guess.

Initiative:

1. Arnoth
2. Kesoulla and guard
3. Max, Desmond, Zhal, and Tolgarov

Max, Desmond, Zhal, and Tolgarov are up!

Retcon!

Desmond will cast lead blade on his falchion.

"Hey Tol, Can you keep this wall up long enough for us to recover from that woman's curse?" (whatever it was that caused the temporary strength damage)

I hope so. But I can't be sure at 100%. Though I will not be able to maintain it for those held. I can cast bull's strength and rage if needed

While the woman is trapped, Maximo will end his bardic performance and use his wand to heal Desmond.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Any helpful spells would be much appreciated." He says, watching the woman trough the wall. "How long do you suppose that will last?"

Now less than one minute

it last 10 rounds

That's enough for My bad stuff to wear off. Des will use three rounds to. use the last three charges from his wand on Sahrek.

3 CLW: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 4, 8) + 3 = 20

"Thanks for that healing, Maximo."

Desmond then sheathes his falchion, draws his bow and casts cat's grace on himself and gravity bow.

I count that as 5 rounds worth of actions. Plus what I previously posted - makes six rounds worth of actions for Desmond.

So Desmond has taken six rounds worth of actions; are you guys waiting the full 10 rounds? Go ahead and post actions if you are. She'll be doing stuff as well....

66/106 hp Arnthoth
46/66 hp Volfie

Unless my math is off, Arnthoth raged for 3 rounds, so can come out of rage and will be fatigued for the remaining six rounds of the wall.

Arnthoth has a wand of CLW, but can't use it.

"We have her cornered." Maximo discusses tactics as he attends to Arnthoth's wounds. "I propose we offer one last chance to surrender. If I risk myself alone, her magic will have fewer targets, and I believe my faith in Shelyn will see me through any initial attack."

Cure Light Wounds on Arnthoth: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Cure Light Wounds on Arnthoth: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Cure Light Wounds on Arnthoth: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Cure Light Wounds on Arnthoth: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Maximo then takes up position at the wall, and calls upon his holy bond to enhance his greatsword. Divine Bond to add keen ability.

"Has anyone another spell of haste available? Or perhaps a way to dispel magic? It would seem she is preparing with a few enchantments of her own."

Can we see any visible preparations the woman is making?

Who need to be under a bull's strength or a rage spell ?
It's the only spell I could cast to help you my friends.

Said Tolgarov.

"I would happily accept a spell of strength, my friend!"

"I'll take a boost to strength -if we have the time."

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"I do not need anymore rage my friend."

Waiting to see what Zhal is doing in his time and then I'll take her actions and jump back in again with Tolgarov dismissing the wall of force.

Tolgarov casted bull's strength on his two comrades, then a mirror image.

Once all his comrades were buffed and prepared he waited for Maximo's signal to stop his Wall of Force his rod in hand.

If that blade barrier is still up I propose Tolgarov and Zhal drop a few fireballs and scorching rays on her.

I was thinking of making a run through it - since I have evasion and a boost to dexterity thanks to cat's grace.

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Charging in seems unwise. Maybe we should have Tolgarovcast another wall of force so we make sure her short term spells run out (Zhal probably knows how long that wind wall should last). Then hit her from range and force her to come out.

I could throw another Wall of Force if needed

Meanwhile the cleric continues to cast spells from behind her barriers:

Shen then takes out a wand and taps it to herself, suddenly moving faster.

Finally, she pulls out a potion and turns invisible after imbibing it.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

"She cast an air walk spell. Guess I'll sick with my bow."

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Not sure where Zhal is but he can Identify those spells without even rolling a check (Spellcraft +22). He also has invisibility purge. If she just hasted herself we should definitely put up another wall of force and wait that and righteous might out before attacking.

"Flight? Invisibility?" Maximo casts an unsure glance at his greatsword. "I propose backing off and fireballing the entire site from a distance. It is the only way to be sure."

Couldnt resist an Aliens quote. :)

Ok, to get things moving again and I think the best way to handle the standoff situation we've developed with the walls of force and her going invisible is to roll initiative again because basically as soon as you start making a hostile move or casting a hostile spell, she's going to retaliate with her own. So a new initiative is probably the best way to represent both side's reflexes when the standoff eventually ends:

Heh. I guess she's got fast reflexes:

The air-walking evil cleric pops back into visibility as she finishes casting a spell, speaking into Desmond's mind: FLEE! LEAVE NOW!

DC 22 Will save or commanded to flee from the basement.

Initiative:

1. Kesoulla
2. Max, Desmond, Tolgarov, Zhal, and Arnoth

You guys are up!

@Zhal: feel free to retcon any buffs/nonoffensive actions you would have taken during the standoff.

Maximo was going to restart his bardic performance right before the wall came down. I don't see her on the map. What is her position? Are the blade barrier and wind wall still there?

"For the love of all that is good, we will prevail! Use your arrows, use your magic!" Maximo continues to bolster his companions, and points a stern finger at the woman. "Your defeat is eminent!"

A small alchemist's bomb in hand, he prepares to throw it if she begins casting again.

Assuming the wind wall is down, I'll ready an action to shoot an arrow at her. If the wind wall is still up, then I'll try to demoralize her with intimidate.

One last thing - Maximo has the Saving Finale bard spell that he plans to use as an immediate action to give Desmond a second save if he fails the one against the command.

Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 Re-roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Despite the extra gumption provided by Maximo, Desmond is overcome by the wicked cleric's command and flees.

Unable to edit the map at this time. Someone move me, please. Thank you. I hope this turns out better than the last time Desmond was forced to run away - the rest of the party was killed.

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Desmond, don't count yourself out yet. You only missed by 1 and Zhal hasn't declared what spells he might have cast upon us.