GM Endless Forms' Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master Mike Tuholski

Spires of Xin-Shalast (Book 6)

Northeast Varisia | Xin-Shalast | Tactical Map

Sandpoint | Sandpoint Hinterlands | Varisia | LOOT!


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Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Knowing the Beast is a more than capable spellcaster, Lucian waits patiently, ready to counter any spell it would cast.

Ready action: will cast dispel magic to counter any spell the Hidden Beast attempts to cast.

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

"By Irori's will, I shall banish you from our existence!", Miana cries out as she steps adjacent to Sealman and delivers a single, powerful punch at the vampiric thing.

Free action to use a single round of Inevitable Fist, swift smite evil using a ki point. Finally BoF for +2 to AC/hit

Defensive PA Vital Strike smite punch @ thing: 1d20 + 17 - 2 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 17 - 2 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 2 = 27
Damage on hit: 6d8 + 7 + 10 + 26 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 7, 2, 7) + 7 + 10 + 26 = 69


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

Rissi launches a salvo of magic missiles.

5d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 1, 2, 2, 3) + 5 = 15


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Seal, Kufieno, and Thunderpuss all tear into the Beast as Rissi hits it with a set of missiles. Unfortunately Miana's punch is avoided.

DC 23 Defensive: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

DC 19 Spellcraft:
phantasmal killer

The writhing decapus tries to cast a spell again but before Lucian can dispel it, the Beast becomes distracted and fails. The team then quickly overwhelms it and soon the Hidden Beast is no more....

216 damage with 51 hp left but I'm pretty sure you guys could wipe it out. We'll call it there!

Hidden Beast gear:
ring of invisibility, Sihedron ring

skulk gear (x4):
+1 vicious dagger, +1 composite shortbow with 20 arrows, ring of protection +1

Sihedron ring:
Price: 35 000 gp

This otherwise plain ring is adorned with a tiny Sihedron rune. These rings were given to agents and allies of the runelords as badges of office and tokens of appreciation for their work—sometimes, they were given as bribes to those a runelord was attempting to win to his cause.

A Sihedron ring grants a +3 deflection bonus to AC, a +3 resistance bonus on all saving throws, and protects the wearer with a constant endure elements effect. At will, as a standard action, the wearer can use the Sihedron ring to change the appearance of his clothing or armor into any other kind of clothing or armor. The actual clothing and armor worn retain all their properties (including weight) when glamered. Only true seeing or similar magic reveals the true nature of the adornments.


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

"Outstanding work, everyone! We should return to see Morgiv and tell him the good news."

Pondering the ring's powers, Lucian cannot help but wonder. "A Sihedron ring? Maybe this is the mark of Karzoug's most powerful pawns that we were told about. Sounds like we should try to acquire more of them."


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

"Oye, feel a little woozy there. It should wear off by tomorrow. Thinks there is anything else to this place?

I like that ring. Hope there is more of them around. Who's up for dragon slaying?"

Unless he's stopped, Sealman pulls out Lucian's happy stick and starting wacking himself with it.

Unless we are using spells, CLW wand charges.
16d8 + 16 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 3, 5, 6, 4, 6, 1, 2, 2, 4, 2, 8, 3, 6) + 16 = 79


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When you return to the skulks, Morgiv is there to greet you. "We will never be able to repay you, our Saviors. The Spared are already making plans to reclaim one of our old shrines and several of our leaders have passed along these treasures as the least we can offer to repay the goodness you have done today." He gifts you a bag of holding II in which is a staff of healing, a scroll of greater restoration, two scrolls of heal, a scroll of true resurrection, and a silk pouch with eight elixirs of the peaks.

"Some of our unfortunate vampiric brethren are already fleeing at news of the Beast's downfall but groups of the Spared are pursuing. In the meantime, we will also follow and watch over you from afar and should we sense danger we will try to warn you. In any event, our homes are open if you should need rest. Thank you once again."


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

Sealman browses through the bag of holding and offers to carry it if need be. he pulls out the elixirs and shakes them a bit.

"So uh, are we going to have to do a bit of climbing?"


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Lucian marvels at the healing supplies offered by the skulks, and thanks them sincerely. He takes the supplies and leaves the bag to Sealman, so he can carry more than he already can. The staff he takes in his hands, caressing its inlaid silver runes with pride.

"We should try and find the dragon we were told about. I sure wouldn't like to face it in the middle of our ascension."

Shall we continue exploring the city? Any opportunity to sap Karzoug's forces here would be a good think for us. If we try to climb right away, I'm a bit worried that his forces could be recalled to him and make things more difficult.

"Besides, there are lots of giants to slay here!" grins Lucian, winking at Sealman.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

"Yes, let us chhh find this dragon."


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Heading back into the city and further north in search of the dragon, you are first struck by what must have been the greatest architectural achievement in the lower city. K on the map. Looming over the surrounding buildings is a massive covered arena and amphitheater of unsurpassed grandeur composed on a foundation shaped as a vast Sihedron Rune to represent the might and resplendence of Thassilon. This magnificent edifice rises more than 500 feet to an elaborate seven-paneled dome of crystal, from which a slender spire extends another 200 feet into the air. Seven towers surround the dome, one dedicated to each of the Thassilonian schools of magic. Though the building shows signs of the years, with parts of the facade having fallen away and some of the lesser domes fallen in, the great central dome and spire remain intact and alive.


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

"Do you think the guy we are looking for is in there?"

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

"Something important is probably in there. It is worth investigating.", the monkadin agreeing with Sealman.


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Lucian catches up to Sealman, using his restorative magic to cure the dwarf of his weakened state.

Casting restoration to relieve him of his two temporary negative levels. Anyone else need healing?


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

"Thank you, friend. I feel an eighth better," the dwarf says with a smile.

"So many bad guys, so little time. Giants, Dragons & Wizards. Oh my!"


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Sorry guys, ran out of time to update this yesterday.

The company cautiously moves towards the grand building. Before you get too close you hear a knocking sound nearby and see a skulk watching from a dark alleyway. "The Heptaric Locus is often avoided by those who live here. The Spared have never known why but rumors are that something lives within and the sounds of fighting are often heard, as if the ancient fights still go on. I hope that you discover the secrets of that place and use them in your quest. We will be watching."

Inside, the place is set up as an arena or fighting pit. Standing a little ways inside the entrance to the ground floor are two crimson horrors walking upon six long, thin legs. Their faces are neither that of a skull nor spider, but some horrid mix of the two. From the elite box above and behind you a towering tiefling looks down. "It has been many ages since anyone from the city has wandered into this place," he calls out. "And I so often tire of watching my summons fight. Who are you and what is your business?"


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

The arena and its decorum impress Lucian deeply, awakening within the young man a brash attitude one wouldn't expect from him.

"A hellspawn, here? Most interesting. If you're working for Karzoug, let us spar and see who wins! If you aren't, then we may have a common interest."

Knowledge (creatures): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21 for the strange spiders; +1 if arcana, +4 if religion


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

"We are here to slay giants, destroy dragons and ruin Runelords. If you aren't one of the three, you are OK by me."

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

Sorry for the lack of updates; busy day today. I'll post tomorrow.


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Lucian isn't quite sure what the spider-like creatures are.

The tiefling looks down and considers you for a moment. "Am I working for Karzoug? That's an interesting question. He does not send me orders or commands and I would not listen if he tried. And yet, he has allowed me to tarry here and I think there is an implicit alliance of equality between myself and the runelord. Spar, you say?" The tiefling grins cruelly from his platform overlooking the fighting pit. His grin grows more toothy and his skin turns from red- to blue-hued as he grows taller and broader. "What an excellent idea." In another blink of an eye, he is no longer a tiefling but a large blue devil....

You recognize him as an ice devil. DR/good; immune to cold, fire, poison; resistance to acid; SR.

gm rolls:

g: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Kufieno: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Lucian: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Miana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Rissi: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Sealman: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Initiative:

1. Kufieno, Lucian, and Miana
2. Gamigan and allies
3. Rissi and Sealman

Kufieno, Lucian, and Miana are up!


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Lucian grins at the thought of sparring, even though it isn't in his normal character to do so.

Why did I just say that? Is that truly what Rissi warned us about - the Dominant weapons influencing us?

Nonetheless, he is one of the first to react. He asks Desna for a blessing of fervor, then walks away from his friends.

Blessing of Fervor: Don't forget to pick one of the following bonuses that can be changed each turn!
- Increase its speed by 30 feet.
- Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
- Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
- Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
- Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.
Note: It doesn't stack with haste! Pick a different or better bonus than those provided with haste.


Female Azata Lyrakien | HP 82/82 | AC:29 T:19 FF:25 CMD:25 | F+9 R+14 W+15 | Init +8 | Per +24

"May Desna help us!" yells Evanya as she uses the wand to cast good hope on the party.[/b]


Kufi 17 | HP 208/208 | AC:31 T:18 FF:31 CMD: 36 | Fort +15, Ref +17, Will +14; +1 vs. traps, +4 vs. fear, +1 vs. poison | Init +9 | Perception +27 (+28 vs. surprise, +30 vs. traps)

The dragon-blooded spread his wings and begins flapping them in powerful strokes.

"Miana, what's 130 pounds, full of holy zeal, and makes a devil cry?"

He grabs her by the wrist before making a sharp turn to flip around and deposit her on the ledge.

fly: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26


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Lucian and Evanya offer their blessings and hope, as is customary, as Kufieno grabs Miana and flies her up to the ledge where the devil awaits!

Initiative:

1. Kufieno, Lucian, and Miana
2. Gamigan and allies
3. Rissi and Sealman

Miana is up!

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

Miana smiles at Kufeino's joke. "Someone who doesn't spar well against devils."

"Irori, grant me the power to give our foe a sense of humor."

Smite Evil @ Devil using a ki point/swift action

BoF for extra attack

Stunning Nonlethal IF Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 17 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 4 + 2 = 37
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 26 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4, 6) + 7 + 10 + 26 + 2 = 60
On hit, devil must make a DC 22 Fort save or be stunned for 1 round
Nonlethal IF Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 17 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 17 + 4 + 2 = 28
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (8, 2, 1) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 43
Nonlethal IF Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 17 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 17 + 4 + 2 = 33
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (8, 3, 7) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 50
BoF Nonlethal IF Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 17 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 17 + 4 + 2 = 39
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4, 8, 8) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 52
Nonlethal Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 4 + 2 = 24
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5, 8) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 51
Nonlethal Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 4 + 2 = 18
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (5, 6, 4) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 47


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Fort: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Miana hits the devil several times, breaking through its tough exoskeleton. He snarls and attacks back:

+1 returning frost spear: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38
damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 4) + 10 = 18
cold: 1d6 ⇒ 3
DC 23 Fort save or slowed for 1d6 ⇒ 4 rounds

+1 returning frost spear: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23
damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 1) + 10 = 13
cold: 1d6 ⇒ 5
DC 23 Fort save or slowed for 1d6 ⇒ 4 rounds

+1 returning frost spear: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 1) + 10 = 15
cold: 1d6 ⇒ 6
DC 23 Fort save or slowed for 1d6 ⇒ 3 rounds

bite: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 6) + 3 = 11

tail: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
damage: 3d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2, 5) + 3 = 13
DC 23 Fort save or slowed for 1d6 ⇒ 3 rounds

Meanwhile down below, the large red spider creatures move in closer and turn their gaze upon the party. Everyone below needs to make two DC 23 Fort saves (Lucian only needs one right now) or your eyes start to flow blood, flowing through the air and into the eye socket-like pits in the scarlet walker’s face. This does not impact your vision, but does deal 1 point of Constitution damage and sickens you for 1 round from the hideous pain.

They also try to bring confusion down on the others while they attack Seal.

DC 16 Will saves from Lucian and Rissi against lesser confusion

claw on Seal: 1d20 + 23 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 23 - 5 = 32
damage: 2d6 + 7 + 10 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 + 10 = 24
Plus 1d6 bleed

claw on Seal: 1d20 + 23 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 23 - 5 = 27
damage: 2d6 + 7 + 10 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 + 10 = 21
Plus 1d6 bleed

Confirming on Miana:
+1 returning frost spear: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
damage: 4d6 + 20 ⇒ (2, 6, 5, 1) + 20 = 34

Initiative:

1. Kufieno, Lucian, and Miana
2. Gamigan (162 dmg) and allies
3. Rissi and Sealman

You guys are up!


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Fort DC 23: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 2 = 29
Will DC 16: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 = 29

A 5-ft step will make Lucian exposed to the gaze of the second creature, so...
Fort DC 23: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 = 30

Lucian remains adamant in the face of sheer evil, and steps up to the first red spider and touches it with the obvious intent to send it to the Abyss!

Casting plane shift defensively on the red red spider. Will DC 26 negates.
Concentration (Defensively): 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (2) + 37 = 39
Bypassing SR: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (2) + 26 = 28


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

Seal Fort Save: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (10) + 22 = 32
Seal Fort Save: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31

Thunderpuss Fort Save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Thunderpuss Fort Save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

Thunderpuss howls as the blood from its left eye is pulled out from his skull. Infuriated by what manner of creature that would do this to he and his companion, Sealman flies into a furry in hopes to stop it from further casting such vile blood magic.

Bleed: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

+2 to Hit/AC/Ref. Seal's attacks act as if good/magic/silver/CI.

+3 great club vs Blue Ugly Mo'sucka: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (16) + 25 = 41
Dmg: 3d6 + 38 ⇒ (1, 5, 3) + 38 = 47

+3 great club vs Blue Ugly Mo'sucka: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21
Dmg: 3d6 + 38 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) + 38 = 45

+3 great club vs Blue Ugly Mo'sucka: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
Dmg: 3d6 + 38 ⇒ (6, 5, 5) + 38 = 54

+3 great club vs Blue Ugly Mo'sucka: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Dmg: 3d6 + 38 ⇒ (4, 1, 3) + 38 = 46

Thunderpuss shakes his head a bit and join Seal in the assault, raging as well.

Bite vs Blue Ugly Mo'sucka: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
Dmg: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Claw 1 vs Blue Ugly Mo'sucka: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Dmg: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Claw 2 vs Blue Ugly Mo'sucka: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Dmg: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

It is times like this that I'm glad to be playing high level PF over PbP.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

Rissi golden medusa mask - long quiescent - springs to life, the swarming snakes helping to protect the ratfolk from the gaze.

fort vs. gaze.: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 2 + 4 = 37
fort vs. gaze.: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 2 + 4 = 24
will vs. enchant: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 2 + 4 = 25

She surveys the beasts before her distastefully.

Before Rissi acts, planes: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (10) + 31 = 41 on the lesser creatures?


Kufi 17 | HP 208/208 | AC:31 T:18 FF:31 CMD: 36 | Fort +15, Ref +17, Will +14; +1 vs. traps, +4 vs. fear, +1 vs. poison | Init +9 | Perception +27 (+28 vs. surprise, +30 vs. traps)

A twist and a blur are all that are seen of the dragon blooded as he dodges around the gelugon. He finishes behind the the creature and opposite of Miana, then lashes out with his sadistic short sword.

Click heels to haste, acrobatics: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (15) + 23 = 38

+2 sadistic short sword,Good Hope, BOF, Haste, PA,Flank: 1d20 + 20 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 20 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 + 2 = 30
Arcane Strike, Good Hope, PA: 1d6 + 9 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 21 plus sneak: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9 plus -2 AC 1 rd
If it has an abjuration effects up, add:
+2 to hit and 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 2 = 8 damage

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

Is it a 1 Fort?: 1d20 ⇒ 4
Is it a 1 Fort?: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Although Miana is stabbed twice, she deflects the remaining attacks and shrugs off the enchantment upon the strikes.

Miana then slips into a defensive stance and once again smacks the demon around.

Now in Crane Style, AC is 39 against the ice devil
Stunning Nonlethal IF Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 17 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 17 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 40
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2, 4) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 39
On hit, devil must make a DC 22 Fort save or be stunned for 1 round
Nonlethal IF Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 17 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 17 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 40
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (1, 5, 2) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 40
Nonlethal IF Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 17 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 27
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (7, 6, 3) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 48
BoF Nonlethal IF Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 17 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 17 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 33
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (8, 1, 7) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 48
Nonlethal IF Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 20
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (1, 8, 8) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 49
Nonlethal IF Smite Flurry @ ice devil: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 4 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 31
Damage on hit: 3d8 + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (7, 8, 3) + 7 + 10 + 13 + 2 = 50


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@Seal: I don't think bleed stacks so you just have 1d6 bleed. I think if you get hit with another bleed effect it only changes things if the second one is worse/more than the first.

Will: 1d20 ⇒ 9
Fort: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Rissi recognizes that the spider creatures are Scarlet Walkers. The scarlet walker is an alien entity from some other dimension, often conjured by the wizards of Thassilon to serve as a minion. Scarlet walkers were particularly favored for their adeptness at interrogating prisoners, either via torture, or via the creatures’ uncanny ability to mentally compel both actions and compliance. Once an interrogation was over, the scarlet walker’s master typically commanded the monster to render the victim insane or feebleminded if mere death wasn’t appropriate. Immune to acid, cold, and poison; spell resistance; vulnerable to electricity.

Lucian steps up and shunts one of the spider-creatures to the Abyss! And it has no way to get back so it's out of the fight!

Meanwhile Seal and Thunderpuss attack the other spider, although they find that its chitinous exterior is quite tough. Thunderpuss' 26 misses, as an indication.

AoO on Kufieno:
+1 returning frost spear: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (11) + 22 = 33
damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 3) + 10 = 17
cold: 1d6 ⇒ 5
DC 23 Fort save or slowed for 1d6 ⇒ 3 rounds

Up above, the suli duo battle with the ice devil. Kufieno leaps behind it and stabs, although his attack is not fully effective. The holy power of Miana's kicks, though, are enough to send the devil back to Hell!

Initiative:

1. Kufieno, Lucian, and Miana
2. Scott Scarlet Walker (112 dmg)
3. Rissi and Sealman

Rissi is up!

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

I see what you did there EF... and if only :P


Kufi 17 | HP 208/208 | AC:31 T:18 FF:31 CMD: 36 | Fort +15, Ref +17, Will +14; +1 vs. traps, +4 vs. fear, +1 vs. poison | Init +9 | Perception +27 (+28 vs. surprise, +30 vs. traps)

Just wanted to confirm that you saw KtW's acro check. Not that it matters all that much.

fort: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

Rissi floats back a short distance before flicking her paws out. Lightning leaps out from a wand, illuminating her face as if she were some demon herself.

concentration to cast defensively: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (6) + 25 = 31
SR: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (17) + 24 = 41
lightning: 10d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 2, 2, 4, 1, 3, 3, 2) = 27*1.5 = 40 DC 24 halves
Edit: oops, already cast my chain lightning. Changing to a lightning bolt


The Flaxseed Pathfinder Lodge

Yep, saw it. Just not enough.

Close enough:

Knowing the weakness of the scarlet walker, Rissi summons a blast of lightning to kill the beast!

There is little of interest here, although the devil did leave behind two valuable items: his +1 returning frost spear and his Sihedron ring. Furthermore it seems he acquired some wealth over the years. This consists of three darkwood chests (themselves worth 300 gp apiece) containing 4,500 gp, 220 pp, and 8,000 gp in assorted gems and jewelry.


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

"Another of these rings! If no one uses it, I would gladly claim it. In any case, that's another underling of Karzoug down. Now let's find that dragon and bring him down." suggests Lucian.

Healing: who needs what? I'd channel first, then cast, then wands to finish. Just state how much you need.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

Kufieno is only down 17

"Certainly Karzoug has a rather colorful assortment of allies. Devils, Dragons, Aberrations, Giants. We just need a *chhh* talking bug serving him and the gallery will be complete. But I agree, Lucian, let us not tarry."


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

Seal needs the ring. He could have avoided a couple of those shots. I forgot that Shield of Faith only lasts minutes. Down 62.

Sealman leans over with his hands on his knees. After a few deep breaths, he over extends his back. A few pops and cracks can be heard as he stretches out.

"A mixture is good. Keeps you on your toes."


The Flaxseed Pathfinder Lodge

You aren't exactly sure where the dragon is but nearby there are a few outstanding landmarks. Close to the Heptaric Locus is a large sporting grounds complete with abandoned tracks, arenas, and areas for general festival and carnival activities. (L on the map). Nearby stands a long, low series of building which seems to have been a morgue and crematorium, conveniently near to the two sporting arenas which likely produced many dead contestants during the heyday of the city. (M on the map)

N is just a hidden path with a random encounter we're not going to do.

To the southwest of the main road you spot a ponderous fortress overlooking the northern edge of Jotunburg. (point R on the map) This old military training and indoctrination academy seems to have been taken over by the giants and, while tactically an important point, it is not likely to house the dragon or pose a threat once you actually ascend to face Karzoug.

To the northeast of the main road is a mighty structure walled off by a row of corrugated towers ending in fluted prominences and onion-shaped domes. Multiple balconies open off of these towers and overlook the ruined compound below. Beyond the gates of beaten bronze, a huge temple constructed upon a raised platform dominates the compound itself. Thassilonian runes and the seve-pointed Sihedron are prominent motifs engraved in the stone of the temple walls. Double pagodas, both of which are hollow and open onto the temple nave below, top the temple itself. One holds a massive statue of Karzoug rising from the floor of the temple, his head brushing the top of the pagoda. The other is empty, and the floor beneath is set with a gold engraving of the ever-present, clawed hand grasping a gem-the rune of greed. The temple, although obviously used recently, is not currently occupied.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

"Ah... *squeak* worshiping oneself. Always a sign of a stable mind."

Rissi scans the nearby area, a bit cold in the this air despite their warding magic. Spellcraft + Det magic, take 10 for 43

"Wyrms are *chitter* reputed to love wealth, and here is a wyrm that serves the embodiment of greed. One can only theorize where such a beast might lair. Particularly since he is a *squeak* trickster. Perhaps a mirage arcana or the like masks the beasts lair."

She strokes her whiskers. [b}"While we are here we may as well poke about in the temple, my friends? We would *chhhh* not want our tour to be incomplete."[/b]


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

Upon passing the threshold, Sealman prepares himself for battle. He Enlarges himself and taps Isoult with Lead Blades.

"His lair maybe hidden. But if he wants a piece of this, he'll have to come out and get it!"


The Flaxseed Pathfinder Lodge

Thanks for being patient! I was traveling for the holiday weekend and ran out of time to update my games. I'm back until Monday when I have to disappear for the week to take my exam.

Unfortunately whoever has been using this temple recently hasn't left behind anything of interest other than occasional blood sacrifice....

However, you see above the shorter building what looks to be another temple in the distance. (P) This gargantuan edif ice has not fared as well with the passage of the years. Built as one bulky ziggurat-like mass with multiple towers, it has collapsed somewhat under its own weight and sections have caved in. Exploring the interior is a dangerous prospect due to the threat of additional collapses, though anyone doing so can quickly determine that this was a temple dedicated to Lissala, the Thassilonian goddess of runes and fate. Her worship was a demanding one, as can be inferred from the carvings of priests engaged in flagellations, mortifications of the flesh, and other ritualized depictions of self-abuse that are so commonly carved into this building’s surviving walls.

You move about the city looking for the dragon and the only building of significance is an unexpectedly drag structure of large proportions; it seems this structure was once a massive blockhouse of stone and steel with a single well-protected gate providing the only obvious entrance. Those able to read the ancient script can tell that this was once the haven of tax-collectors and the treasury of the city.... the perfect place for a dragon!

DC 25 Perception:
In addition to the large front entrance, you spot a secret back door that just might provide a more direct path to your foe, although it looks to be a tight squeeze.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

1d20 + 23 ⇒ (3) + 23 = 26

Rissi points out a path hidden in hte stone. "There is a smaller path in the back - but one not well suited for any folk of your *chitter* considerable heights"

"Perhaps now would be the time for wards against *squeak* lightning. I am not interested in smelling Sealman's beard burning."


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

Sealman's alert eyes instantly hone in on the secret door from within the stone.

"Aye good idea. Maybe if I wax it down a bit, it won't burn."

Sealman blows a handful of nose snot into his meaty paws and begins to stroke it through his beard like a fine barber.

"Got axe, will travel." The dwarf slings the axe onto his right shoulder and readies his wand of Lead Blades in his off hand.

"Thunderpuss, stay here. Make sure it doesn't escape."


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

After thinking for a moment, Sealman puts his axe away and pulls out his bow, Icc Taang.

"Make sure I can get one good shot, mates."


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Lucian follows in the narrow passage, then suggests that he calls a few blessings on his companions before engaging the dragon in combat.

"My friends, may Desna watch over you!"

Evanya casts good hope on the party, while Lucian casts communal resist energy (electricity), mass fly on his friends.
On himself, he casts ironskin and shield of faith

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

"Perhaps some grease to let Sealman in easier? I believe myself and Kufieno are nimble enough to squeeze through."

Okay, I thought I had ranks in Escape Artist... may have to fix that later. Regardless, shouldn't have much of a problem.


The Flaxseed Pathfinder Lodge

As you step into the abandoned administrative building, you see spread out before upon a great mound of coins and various bits of treasure the great blue dragon Ghlorofaex. As you enter he raises his head lazily, as one who has seen too many years and too many victories to be troubled by intruders. "Well," he drawls in a slow Draconic laced with boredom, "Is Karzoug ready to call upon my alliance?"


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Lucian gasps for a second, shivering with the icy feeling of being caught red-handed. Unable to understand what the dragon is saying, the oracle remains silent, nodding at the dragon in utter respect, displaying his Sihedron Medallion on his chest, then casts tongues. Knowing that dragons enjoy being wooed or bowed to, Lucian speaks out with the proper curtesy in draconic, with a strong voice:

"Mighty Ghlorofaex, we have come to bow to you in recognition for your immense power and wealth."

Diplomacy (improve attitude): 1d20 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 28 + 2 = 49

The Varisian boy soon continues, feeling his resolve strengthen as the dragon lets him speak.

"You may recognize the symbols of power, of course. However, those were taken as spoils of war, not as insigns of our obedience to a runelord whose power is about to crumble like a house of cards. We are not Karzoug's lackeys, but we are the heralds of his downfall. Know that we have foiled all his plans, destroyed his minions and ruined his perspective to enslave Varisia. Following him isn't just a lure, it is folly. Know that we are ready to forge an alliance with you, and would share Karzoug's treasure with you if you would lend us your aid in assaulting the spires of Xin-Shalast. Also know that should you remain true to Karzoug, you will be destroyed here and now. There is much to be gained to join our side, and you will find we are not ungrateful."

Diplomacy (give aid that could result in punishment - I guess?): 1d20 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 28 + 2 = 47

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