GM Euan's Mummy's Mask (Inactive)

Game Master Euan

Round 1:

Nidhi stops singing, then, she casts Greater Invisibility (PRD link) on herself. She moves away from the melee to regroup. See map.

Inspire Courage: (party) +3 (level 11) morale bonus on Saving Throws against charm and fear, +2 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

Lingering Performance Feat: Bardic Performance continues for 2 rounds after you stop performing

Nidhi, there is a cultist on you, and you are trying to do two rounds of actions in one round.

So, to simplify.

There is no Inspire Courage yet.

Nidhi cast (defensively I presume - concentration: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33 vs DC 23) and turns invisible. She then moves away from the cultist to the far side of the room.

Stelle, no Courage yet and no Hope either as Nidhi changed her action (and goes later in the round anyway), but a very solid hit none the less! Zilchus steps up and hits red once, missing with his backswing. Nidhi turns invisible, provoking, and flees into the room. Kosei pushes red back toward the conflagration but not quite in it. (CMD 31 after fatigue, so only moved one square.) Florence finishes off the round by blinding red and ensuring the masked woman cannot turn invisible.

Blue, though wounded, 5’ steps to Stelle, and is a flurry of arms and legs!
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
critthreat unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Pink raises and shoots his crossbow at Zilchus, and reloads.
crossbow at Zilchus: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30 damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Red merely tries to wipe the dust from his eyes.
Will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28 vs DC 17

The masked woman shrieks when Nidhi disappears, ”Don’t let the mask leave the room - find her! Get her!” She steps away from Stelle's long reach, and she casts a Wall of Fire, splitting the room and basking your side in heat. It’s clear, this is not what she wanted, but she's trying to flush out Nidhi.

Stelle & Annubis: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (4, 6) + 14 = 24
Kosei & Zilchus: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
Everyone else (including Bynx): 1d4 ⇒ 3

- Round 2 -
Stelle - 14- (-49hp)
Annubis - 14- (24hp)
Zilchus - 10 (-9hp)
Nidhi - 2 (-14hp)
- Round 3 -
Kosei - 17 (-5hp)
Florence - 16 (-3hp)
Bynx - 16 (-3hp)
Red - 14+ (-45hp, fatigued, glittered)
Blue - 14+ (-54hp, fatigued, glittered)
Pink - 14+ (-11hp, fatigued)
The Forgotten Pharaoh - 14+ (6 images, glittered)

Everyone is up!

Round 2, Init 10

He moves outside of the view of anyone/thing in the room and quietly casts Death Ward then Resist Energy (fire) and prepares to enter.

Zilchus laughs at the tickly fire damage, basking happily in the flames as he is protected by the fireskin of the Great Crocodile. He swiftly makes his blade magic and frost.

Zilchus 5’ steps into the flames, and begins to hack at pink.
1d20 + 14 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 4 = 28 to hit; (+DF)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (6) = 28 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 4 = 28 to hit; (+DF)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (5) = 30 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Pot crit:
1d20 + 14 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 4 = 37 to hit; (+DF)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 26 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Kosei rears instinctively as the layer of fire appears "Ouch! The desert is coming to us with all its wrath!"

The Garundi reacts by producing a firefly from his tunic pouch and says some words of magic. With that he immolates himself, but the flames are thin and wispy, increasing the light around. The color of the cool flames shielding him are blue.

Kosei steps back to the wall looking for a cooler area.
Can we still see each other through the layer of fire?

EDIT: Concentration DC 17: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

You are not able to see through the wall, but those standing in it may see both sides without trouble. They are also visible from both sides.

Also, you are taking continuous damage, so a concentration check is required to cast spells (10 + 1/2 damage dealt + spell level). For your spell, I think that's a DC 16, which should be easily made (if not automatic). :)

Oops! I thought you were waiting on me to post. I forgot I posted before

No problem Nidhi, combats can be confusing. :) You are up now for round two.

Round 3, Initiative 16

Will (Panic?): 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 1 = 20

As the wall of fire springs up, burning them all with its intense heat and trapping everyone in the room with nowhere to go, Florence's head swims for a moment as panic grips her...

cantgetouttrappedtrappedlikebefore

...but Bynx's wail of pain breaks through the haze. She couldn't let him suffer the flames again, couldn't let her friends suffer.

"Your wall can't hold us!" she cries as she attempts to call upon her magic...

...or...

Round 2, Init 14

Swift for Distracting Charge (link), Zilchus only (range), for the next 8 rounds.

"AIYA!" Stelle shrieks, while Anubis ki-yis.

Stelle five foot steps and bashes Blue with her sheild while Annie bites.

Stelle

Bash: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 -PA
for Damage: 1d3 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 +PA

Bash: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 -PA
for Damage: 1d3 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 +PA

Bash: 1d20 ⇒ 17 -PA
for Damage: 1d3 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 +PA

Anubis

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 +Amulet, -PA
for Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 6 = 13 +Amulet, +PA

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Florence, the wall blocks line of sight - you can dimly see through it. Shadows and shapes, but not crips forms and so cannot target beyond the wall. That stop confusion I think. Blessings of Fervor is OK, but Stelle can't be seen clearly by your init, and of course Nidhi can't be seen at all.

So let me know your plan. Also, Nidhi, you're up!

Round 2:

Nidhi casts Cure Light Wounds on herself and moves again (See map)

Cure Light Wounds (self): 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Nidhi, you are taking ongoing damage, same as Kosei, and need to make a Concentration check to cast your spell. Please do so (though it's likely at this level you make it automatically).

Stelle buffs Zilchus and takes a few swipes at her cultist hitting once but not quite dropping him. Zilchus has better luck managing a critical and pink goes down, bleeding. Nidhi heals herself and continues to hide, providing no aid to the party. Kosei protects himself with counter-fire. Florence isn’t sure what to do, and so hesitates.

Blue, though badly wounded, continues to press his attacks on Stelle.
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Red steps up on Zilchus and also attacks!
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

The wall of fire continues to burn…
Zilchus: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (2, 5) + 14 = 21
Everyone else except Stelle & Annubis: 1d4 ⇒ 1

The Forgotten Pharaoh begins to cast another spell even as she moves a bit further from Stelle. She pokes her head through the wall of fire, and casts Glitterdust on the general area where she hears Nidhi (Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25).

Nidhi and Kosei, please make DC 17 will saves to avoid blindness from the glitterdust. Nidhi, you are now visible.

”Ahhh, there you are!” she laughs, ”You can still save yourselves. Just hand it over.” she holds out her hands, grasping for the mask.

- Round 3 -
Stelle - 14- (-49hp)
Annubis - 14- (24hp)
Zilchus - 10 (-24hp)
Nidhi - 2 (-3hp)
- Round 4 -
Kosei - 17 (-6hp)
Florence - 16 (-4hp)
Bynx - 16 (-4hp)
Red - 14+ (-45hp, fatigued, glittered)
Blue - 14+ (-63hp, fatigued, glittered)
Pink - 14+ (-97hp, fatigued, bleeding)
The Forgotten Pharaoh - 14+ (6 images, glittered)

Everyone is up!

Round 3, Init 10

Zilchus 5’ steps out the flames, to heal with masky voncomplains a lot.

”Save themselves?! Who is going to save *you* from *ME*!?” Zilchus lashes out with his blade. ”You’ll get the mask only when I’m dead.”

He strikes out with his blade while imbuing his armor with protection. +2 more to ACs.

1d20 + 14 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 4 = 37 to hit; (+DF)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (3) = 25 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

1d20 + 14 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 4 = 33 to hit; (+DF)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (2) = 25 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Pot crit:
1d20 + 14 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 4 = 31 to hit; (+DF)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 24 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Will DC 17: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Concentration (although it might not be needed because with fire shield I took 0 damage): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
"The spirits of the desert protects these people here, why is you want that mask so much?" he points at the demanding masked figure and a call lightning storm forms in his fingers and blasts her.
Electrical damage 1/15: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 5, 5) = 19
Ref 21 for half

As Kosei begins to cast, as an immediate action, the Forgotten Pharaoh touches her falconish headband. Immediate a light tears from the crown and into Kosei!

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29 damage: 7d4 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 2, 3, 1, 1) = 16

Kosei must make a concentration check (you are correct you didn't need to make one the first time as you took no damage - so I'll use that roll for this). Unfortunately, his spell fails under the onslaught of that new damage (untyped, so I think it bypasses the fire shield, but let me know if some other protection, uh, protects you).

However, a silver lining to the cloud - Zilchus gets an AoO on the ranged attack I think.

Round 4, Initiative 16

Although initially wracked by indecision, Florence decides to bless those she can reach in spite of the wall with her blessing.

Concentration: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36
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Florence casts Blessing of Fervor even if she can't tag everyone. Heading out for awhile so if this action doesn't fly then she'll just delay again.

Round 3:

"Come and get it, old hag!" Nidhi takes out her bow and an Adamantine Arrow and aims for the red enemy. The expensive arrow glints off the light of the fire as Nidhi nocks it against the bow's string. Nidhi fires the arrow, hoping to strike true.

To hit: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13 Aww D:
(Bard 11th level +8, Dex +2,, Belt +1, Point-Blank Shot +1, Masterwork Weapon/Magical Bonus (doesn’t stack) +1)

Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9 Admantime Arrow +1 enhancement bonus on attack rolls
(Str +1, Masterwork Weapon +1, Magical Bonus +1, Point-Blank Shot +1 (30ft)), Critical x3, Range 100ft, Piercing, 1 ½ lbs (Darkwood)

Nidhi is out of range for Bless?

Round 3, Init 14

Apologies, not sure how this works. Is this a double move for Annie?
Anubis
Improved Overrun/Charge: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 Overrun, +Amulet

If successful?:
Swift for Blades Above and Below, Zilch and Stelle
SpiritedCharge!(Who is this 'Pharaoh'?): 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (14) + 20 = 34 -PA, +Charge, +Challenge
for Damage: 3d6 + 6 + 6 + 18 + 33 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) + 6 + 6 + 18 + 33 = 70 +PA, +Challenge

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Annubis doesn’t get through, so Stelle has a full round action, but no charge. To keep things moving…

damage from first hit: 1d3 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 damage: 1d3 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
attack: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6 damage: 1d3 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Zilchus is attacking and hits twice, but there are mirror images (1 is the Pharaoh):
1d7 ⇒ 3
1d6 ⇒ 5

He removes two images. Also, Zilchus, don't forget your AoO on the Forgotten Pharaoh.

Stelle, stuck, bashes her cultist once again, but he does not drop. Zilchus steps up to the Pharaoh and swings, but hits a pair of images. Nidhi shoots, but wide of the mark. Kosei tries to cast a spell, but he’s attacked and the spell fizzles. Florence casts blessings of fervor which should effect every one except Stelle, Annubis, and Bynx.

Blue, though badly wounded, continues to press his attacks on Stelle.
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Red shoots Stelle with his crossbow!
crossbow on Stelle: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22 damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

The wall of fire continues to burn…
Zilchus: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
Everyone else except Stelle & Annubis: 1d4 ⇒ 3

The woman shrieks, ”I am the Forgotten Pharaoh, and you will give me my mask!” She defensively casts Dominate Person on Nidhi.
Concentration: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39 vs DC 25

Nidhi, please make a will save DC 20. Fail and please give the Forgotten Pharaoh the mask.

- Round 4 -
Stelle - 14- (-75hp)
Annubis - 14- (24hp)
Zilchus - 10 (-9hp)
Nidhi - 2 (-2hp)
- Round 5 -
Kosei - 17 (-5hp)
Florence - 16 (-3hp)
Bynx - 16 (-3hp)
Red - 14+ (-45hp, fatigued, glittered)
Blue - 14+ (-73hp, fatigued, glittered)
Pink - 14+ (-96hp, fatigued, bleeding)
The Forgotten Pharaoh - 14+ (4 images, glittered)

Everyone is up!

Stelle, stuck, bashes her cultist once again, but he does not drop. Zilchus steps up to the Pharaoh and swings, but hits a pair of images. Nidhi shoots, but wide of the mark. Kosei tries to cast a spell, but he’s attacked and the spell fizzles. Florence casts blessings of fervor which should effect every one except Stelle, Annubis, and Bynx.

Blue, though badly wounded, continues to press his attacks on Stelle.
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
unarmed strike on Stelle: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Red shoots Stelle with his crossbow!
crossbow on Stelle: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29 damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

The wall of fire continues to burn…
Zilchus: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
Everyone else except Stelle & Annubis: 1d4 ⇒ 3

The woman shrieks, ”I am the Forgotten Pharaoh, and you will give me my mask!” She defensively casts Dominate Person on Nidhi.
Concentration: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27 vs DC 25

Nidhi, please make a will save DC 20. Fail and please give the Forgotten Pharaoh the mask.

- Round 4 -
Stelle - 14- (-75hp)
Annubis - 14- (24hp)
Zilchus - 10 (-9hp)
Nidhi - 2 (-5hp)
- Round 5 -
Kosei - 17 (-21hp)
Florence - 16 (-6hp)
Bynx - 16 (-6hp)
Red - 14+ (-45hp, fatigued, glittered)
Blue - 14+ (-73hp, fatigued, glittered)
Pink - 14+ (-96hp, fatigued, bleeding)
The Forgotten Pharaoh - 14+ (4 images, glittered)

Everyone is up!

"Ouch! Your mother and father be damned by your nastiness pseudo-attempt of a pharaoh!" Kosei gets very angry and says new magical words to cast frost fall. Their enemy and her zealot are covered in chilling frost.
Cold damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11
Fort 18 or get staggered 1 round. Lasts until r9

Round 3, Init 10

AoO:
1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 41 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle,+bard)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (1) + 2 = 27 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Zilchus lashes again and again and again at the maskjerk.
1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 25 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle,+bard)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (1) + 2 = 24 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

1d20 + 7 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 23 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle,+bard)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (6) + 2 = 29 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Pot crit:
1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 35 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle,+bard)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (3) + 2 = 29 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Sorry, she stepped back 5' which I forgot to do on the map. Fixed now, and doesn't change Kosei's action, but may change his placement - if he gets the spell off.

The Pharaoh lashes out with her crown once again at the spell caster. When she realizes the spell she's trying to block, she shrieks, "That's all?! I wasted the attack for that?!"

ranged touch: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26 damage: 7d4 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 1, 3, 2, 2) = 14

Kosei, please make a concentration check to get the spell off.

Once again this action provokes if any are next to her on Kosei's init.

Zilchus, you have a 5' step to make on the map when you can, and another AoO.

AoO: 1d5 ⇒ 4 And another image gone!

Your other two swings miss, but are close enough to destroy images.

Would we be able to see us through the wall to target each other?

Concentration DC 25: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
Being his spell easy enough to recall, Kosei properly focuses his attention despite the nastiness of the crown. The Garundi avoids to shout and completes his spell.
I have adjusted the area to her new positioning

Aha! Good point! Bad DM, no biscuit. You are not attacked by the ray as she cannot target you. You can still target her as you are only picking a corner...

Cultist Fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
FP Fort: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35

Also, Stelle hit twice, I forgot their fatigue. :)

EDIT: OK then. Looks like Paizo or I managed a double post, for simplicity, let's take the first one as gospel and ignore the second. Thanks!

Stelle urges Annie through Blue once more.

Anubis
Improved Overrun/Charge: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 Overrun, +Amulet

If successful?:
SpiritedCharge!,Pharaoh): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29 -PA, +Charge, +Challenge +Flank
for Damage: 3d6 + 6 + 6 + 18 + 33 ⇒ (4, 3, 2) + 6 + 6 + 18 + 33 = 72 +PA, +Challenge[ooc]

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Looks like Z forgot his BoF Attack:
1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 42 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle,+bard)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (4) + 2 = 26 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Pot Crit:
1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 33 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle,+bard)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (1) + 2 = 28 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Round 5, Initiative 16

Unable to do much about the wall directly, Florence continues to focus her efforts on bolstering her friends as she calls out, "Watch your head, Zilchus!"

And attempts to use her magic to enlarge the fearsome warrior.

Concentration: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32

Florence will try and cast Enlarge Person on Zilchus; she'll also make use of BoF to extend the duration on it for a bit because why not?

Round 4:

Will Save DC 20: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13 Oof

Nidhi blinks and then lowers her bow. To Nidhi, the woman attacking them is suddenly making perfect sense. I must give her the mask. She is the Forgotten Pharaoh. No time to waste! Nidhi immediately drops her bow, pulls the mask out from under for cloak.

"Go long," Nidhi cries out and tosses the mask like a frisbee, aiming for the Pharaoh.

Improvised Weapon Throw? (mask): 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 - 4 = 5 Add Strength?

Stelle is unable to get past her disciple, but she will drop him, bleeding, with a stroke (damage: 1d3 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11). Zilchus manages another critical, but does he hit her? (Mirror: 1d2 ⇒ 2) - no, but he removes her last mirror image. Nidhi throws the mask to the Forgotten Pharaoh (nice move!). Kosei frosts the area, trying to hem the combat in further. Florence enlarges Zilchus.

Nidhi’s mask misses it’s mark, and flies wildly through the air! direction: 1d8 ⇒ 8 (two range increments so 10’ from the target)

Red steps out of the cold and attacks Zilchus.
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

The wall of fire continues to burn…
Zilchus: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (2, 2) + 14 = 18
Everyone else except Stelle & Annubis: 1d4 ⇒ 4

A full throated scream leaves her lips as the mask goes tumbling into the room. She lunges for it, scrabbling across the stone floor (movement provokes from Zilchus). She heads back into the blast furnace behind her to retrieve the mask.

Fort: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39

She picks up the mask, ripping hers from her face, and placing it on her head. The mask seems to pull to her face and fasten itself it happens so quickly.

”You have done well my child, you shall die last!” and an evil laugh leaves her lips.

- Round 4 -
Stelle - 14- (-75hp)
Annubis - 14- (24hp)
Zilchus - 10 (-18hp)
Nidhi - 2 (-9hp)
- Round 5 -
Kosei - 17 (-21hp)
Florence - 16 (-10hp)
Bynx - 16 (-10hp)
Red - 14+ (-56hp, fatigued, glittered)
Blue - 14+ (-96hp, fatigued, glittered, bleeding)
Pink - 14+ (dead)
The Forgotten Pharaoh - 14+ (-11hp, glittered)

Everyone is up!

Nidhi, you are dominated, but you have no current command (a move action for her). So as I read it, you are free to act as you will for the round, including attacking the Pharaoh should you wish to. You know you are dominated, and I imagine you aren't happy about that fact. Just remember you no longer have the benefits from the mask.

"Florence, no...not me..."

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 Fort vs. Enlarge Person

Zilchus grits his teeth in an effort to avoid the effect of Florence's spell. Also, it's a full round cast that wouldn't have hit until Flo's next turn.

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Zilchus lashes out at the mask jerk as he moves away.

AoO:
1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 4 + 2 = 38 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (2) = 24 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Pot Crit:
1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 4 + 2 = 31 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 13 + 4 + 1 = 23 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

Since Nidhi is Dominated, will her spell benefit the enemies or will it still benefit her allies?

Round 5:

Nidhi reaches down to pick up her bow and begins to sing. Her song is sweet and melodic, but different from her usual tunes. It's a song of independence, strength, and the willpower to go on. She also takes a 5 foot step to her right (see map)

Perform (Countersong): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (11) + 21 = 32 Mask adds +6 Int = +3 bonus. 24-3=21

Countersong: Creatures within 30 ft. may use bard's Perform check in place of saving throw. Doesn't work unless effect allows saves.

Round 5, Init 14

SpiritedCharge!,(Pharaoh): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 -PA, +Charge, +Challenge +Flank
for Damage: 3d6 + 6 + 6 + 18 + 33 ⇒ (1, 5, 5) + 6 + 6 + 18 + 33 = 74 +PA, +Challenge

If successful, Trip (Mighty Charge, no AoO)

Trip,(Pharaoh): 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22 Challenge, +Flank

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Whoops, always forget Enlarge Person takes a full round to cast so it'd actually finish now as Zilchus says...

Round 5, Initiative 16

Florence looks on with grim satisfaction as Zilchus grows larger...but that satisfaction is quickly shattered both by Nidhi turning the mask over to their foe and by Zilchus attempting to resist her magic.

"Wha...I thought all warriors wanted to be bigger?"

But there wasn't enough time to worry about it right now; she needed to try and help Nidhi.

"Fine, I'll fix it in a second!" she calls as she begins casting again...

Concentration (DC 17): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

...and attempts to break the magic holding Nidhi in thrall!

Break Enchantment (CL): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Nidhi, the Countersong only works on spells that are 'sonic or language-dependent magical attacks'. For example, none of the spells cast in this fight, except dominate person, fall into that category. Protecting against that spell so I don't use Zilchus or Stelle as my personal body guards is a good move - just want everyone to know it won't work against fireballs, or the spells currently on the field (sirocco, frost fall, wall of fire).

Also, you didn't need to drop your bow, so by my reckoning you have a standard action left to shoot someone with if you would like. :)

Round 4, Init 10

Zilchus moves around red and into the hallway, not wanting the maskjerk to escape. He provokes from maskjerk.

1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 5 = 33 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle,+grunt)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (4) = 26 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 16 Fort vs. sirocco

Unable to see the pharaoh but hearing the shouts of her attempt to flee away, Kosei jumps through the wall of fire!
Fire damage: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (1, 3) + 14 = 18 /2 = 9

"It is not written you should escape that easily!" the Garundi moves his hands casting wall of thorns and a thick barrier of very tough, pliable, tangled brush bearing needle-sharp thorns as long as a human's finger fills the hallway from ground to ceiling, except for the space occupied by Zilchus.
Strength 25 check to move 5 feet into it

Concentration (because Kosei knows): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36

Ahahaha yey! Still going with Countersong

Round 5 Continued:

Nidhi fires an arrow at the red enemy to limit the party's foes down to one.

To hit: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
(Bard 11th level +8, Dex +2,, Belt +1, Point-Blank Shot +1, Masterwork Weapon/Magical Bonus (doesn’t stack) +1)

Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
(Str +1, Masterwork Weapon +1, Magical Bonus +1, Point-Blank Shot +1 (30ft)), Critical x3, Range 100ft, Piercing, 1 ½ lbs (Darkwood)

The Forgotten Pharaoh does attack Zilchus as he tries to go by her.
Staff on Zilchis: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22 damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

She considers trying to stop Kosei's spell, but eyes the ready-to-attack Stelle and Zilchus and holds off for now - showing caution for the first time.

Zilchus’ AoO connects and criticals, numbing her arm a moment as she tries to mitigate the damage without success.

Nidhi, you still know who your allies are, so your spells and powers will benefit the party.

Stelle charges in, and while she fails to trip the fast-on-her-feet Pharaoh, she does an incredible amount of damage. That said, she does notice that she does less damage than she feels she should (DR applied). Zilchus tries to enter the sirocco, and falls to the floor prone from the intense winds. He takes his attack from the ground - and connects! Nidhi begins to perform, aiding the party against the Pharaoh’s spells. She also attacks, but she misses. Kosei summons a Great Wall of Thorns to hedge the woman in and keep her from flight. She takes no damage from the thorns (DR I think would apply here) but Red, being all dex, takes a bundle. Florence attempts to break Nidhi loose from her enchantment, but the spell holds firm and she fails in this attempt.

Red at the edge of the wall, is able to step out of it - but into the cold! :(
damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
Fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 vs DC 18 or staggered

He then focuses on the fallen Zilchus at the edge of the sirocco.
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
unarmed strike on Zilchus: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 damage: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

The wall of fire continues to burn…
Nidhi, Forence, Bynx: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Still in the sirocco, she tries to keep her feet (though you think the thorns would help…).
Fort: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20

lol

She falls prone! Unable to reach Stelle, she falls to the floor with hands and feet flailing, reaching out to Zilchus! As she does so, the serpent coiled on her arm swiftly crawls down and lashes out at him.
melee touch: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26 damage: 7d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 6, 4, 4, 4) = 26

As the serpent crawls back and re-encircles her arm, she seems to heal the same amount! (With aid, she just cast vampiric touch. No AoO granted, though she did not cast defensively. Must be the snake - the DM is not cheating this time, I swear!)

As a move action, she commands Nidhi, "Unstring your bow and wax the wood, you'll hit better!" (Nidhi, as you're still dominated, you must do as she requests. It's not an unreasonable request, so no new save.)

- Round 6 -
Stelle - 14- (-75hp)
Annubis - 14- (-24hp)
Zilchus - 10 (-51hp)
Nidhi - 2 (-13hp)
- Round 7 -
Kosei - 17 (-21hp)
Florence - 16 (-14hp)
Bynx - 16 (-14hp)
Red - 14+ (-73hp, fatigued, glittered)
Blue - 14+ (-97hp, fatigued, glittered, bleeding)
Pink - 14+ (dead)
The Forgotten Pharaoh - 14+ (-122hp, glittered)

Everyone is up!

Round 6:

Nidhi moves to stand next to Florence and leans her back against the wall. She holds the wooden curve in one hand and tucked under her arm. Nidhi delicately plucks at the top knot of the string. "This isn't like me... I've never waxed my bow before. Grandmother does this for me," she complains to her companion. Nidhi thinks about all the times her grandmother has cared for her clothes, washed out the bloodstains, and fixed Nidhi's mistakes in the shop.

Can Nidhi continue to sing? If not:

Lingering Performance Feat: Bardic Performance continues for 2 rounds after you stop performing

Countersong: (1/2 rounds) Creatures within 30 ft. may use bard's Perform check in place of saving throw. Doesn't work unless effect allows saves.

Round 7, Initiative 16

Florence watches helplessly - as best as she can through the raging flames - as her companions continue to encounter all manner of trouble on the other side of the wall. But trying to pass through it herself...no, no, she couldn't do it. Just couldn't do it.

But what can she do?

Maybe she could blast a hole through the wall?

Concentration: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

Deciding that it's worth a shot, Florence conjures a snowball into her hand and flings it at a small section of the fiery wall...

Snowball: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6, 4, 2) = 22
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The above actions are based on my continued assumption that targeting anything on the opposite side of the wall is largely impossible.

Nidhi can continue to sing, as it's a free action and doing so does not get in the way of cleaning your bow.

Florence's snowball sizzles as it makes contact with the wall, and forms a small hole! (Florence, I've noted where I think the hole is, but let me know if you want it to be somewhere else along the wall.)

Round 6, Init 10

Zilchus roars as red pummels him, but doesn't want to let the maskjerk get away. Standing as a swift action (BoF, no provoke) Zilchus lashes again and again at the prone maskjerk, trying to cut the things head off.

1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 4 = 33 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle,+prone)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (1) = 25 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

1d20 + 7 + 4 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 4 + 2 + 4 = 23 to hit; (+DF,+Stelle)
2d4 + 13 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 13 + 4 + 1 + (6) = 31 adamantine cold slashing damage. (+DF)

1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 1 = 24 Fort vs. Sirocco

Round 6, Init 14

Stelle watches the Imposter fall, and jabs at her three times.

Lance!: 1d20 + 21 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 21 + 4 = 29 -PA, +Challenge, +Order, +Flank, +Feat, +(-)Prone
for Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 6 + 2 + 11 = 22 +PA, +Challenge

Lance!: 1d20 + 16 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 4 = 35 -PA, +Challenge, +Order, +Flank, +Feat, +(-)Prone
for Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 6 + 2 + 11 = 26 +PA, +Challenge

Lance!: 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 4 = 16 -PA, +Challenge, +Order, +Flank, +Feat, +(-)Prone
for Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 6 + 2 + 11 = 25 +PA, +Challenge

Sirocco fire damage: 4d6 + 11 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 4) + 11 = 24 +fatigued or exhausted if damaged
Frost fall cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1 Fort 18 for half, no staggered even on a fail

With the way blocked and observing Zilchus suffering of the fiery winds more than the lost Pharaoh, Kosei makes a gesture and dismisses the stormy winds of the desert "Is that the mask that caused the undead rush?"

"Is that the mask that caused the undead rush?"

”Ayep, you have a keen eye, Kosei...” Zilchus breathes a bit easier now that the sirocco is thankfully gone.

Stelle connects twice, but due to DR, does not quite drop the Forgotten Pharaoh. However, she does set up Zilchus, who leaps to his feet and attacks twice hitting once. Nidhi continues to sing as she unstrings and cleans her weapon. Kosei dispels his sirocco, much to the relief of the party. Florence pierces a hole in the wall, so as to make her escape from the burning…

The Forgotten Pharaoh’s screeching fades as Zilchus makes the last blow upon her. The masked cult leader lies silently on the ground, the life drained from her body. The powerful, golden funerary mask tumbles from her face, revealing her ordinary human features frozen in an expression that’s equally defiant and terrified. From her open mouth slips a glowing, ethereal winged heart that soars up toward the ceiling and passes through it, vanishing from sight. The mask itself seems to slide toward it a little even as it passes through the cold walls of the Sphinx!

(Kosei and others, remember the ‘*’ indicates it is eligible for the Osirianology feat bonus)

Red, seeing which way the winds are blowing, steps closer to Kosei and Stelle, touches his chest, and dies, exploding in a fiery light. Flaming snakes rise up out of his body and thrash at Zilchus and Kosei. (Those two and Stelle & Annubis may be blinded too, but as it’s only a round, and combat’s over, I’m going to ignore it.)

damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Reflex DC 18 for half damage.

Wall of Fire on Bynx, Florence, & Nidhi: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Stelle - 14- (-75hp)
Annubis - 14- (-24hp)
Zilchus - 10 (-51hp, reflex save)
Nidhi - 2 (-15hp)
Kosei - 17 (-21hp, reflex save)
Florence - 16 (-16hp)
Bynx - 16 (-16hp)
Blue - 14+ (-97hp, fatigued, glittered, bleeding)

We are out of combat.

The chamber grows quiet, save for the roaring flaming wall which lingers for several more rounds (though those on the wrong side can get on the right side this round with no further damage thanks to the hole). Blue is still bleeding to death if you want to try and save him.