GM Evil's Blood Under Absalom Special (Inactive)

Game Master Steven_Evil

Ahh.. good reminder.. but from that post it looks like the spell was positioned 10' behind the clerics with the intent to leave us free from the spell?

"Hey look, another ruby!

Galmar rushes forward to take a look but would be easily stopped by an arm on his shoulder if the group decides to step away!

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33

" Let's get out of here, before someone else tries to mug us." Brother Theo said.

As the Aspis fall, Tomas notices a glittering Ruby falling from one's belt pouch.
Tomas finds another Ruby, and Galmar, being sharp eyed, sees a Ruby fall from the grasp of two other people fighting over it, and it slides under the table to close to him. He's able to grab it with ease. Galmar grabs another Ruby.

A quick look around shows you three areas of egress: The front doors (which probably will not be feasible, as the amount of people crammed there makes moving through the crowd almost impossible), a large window on the side of the tavern (which will need to be broken, but not as many people there as the door), and a square hole in the middle of the tavern that leads down to the sea below. As you begin to look, you hear a voice from the crowd.

Hey! Those guys there just grabbed two more!

Now that you know where to go to leave, what shall you do? Everyone but Tomas and Galmar can still take a move and a standard action, Tomas and Galmar only have a move action left.

"I will cast a waterbreathing so everybody will will be able to breath in the hole."
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Eladrian, true to form, stays behind until everyone else is through the hole. [b]"Follow Popol!"[b] he cries, turning to the wanna be thieves. His hammer is sliding off of his shoulder and whinging through the air even as he eyes the man in front of him. Studied Target, and I am assuming they are flatfooted.
Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 = 34
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 7 + 2 + (1, 4) = 16

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 = 16
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 + 2 + (3, 2) = 17

***OVERSEER ANNOUCEMENT***

Overseer thread

Without warning, loud slamming noises echo through the tavern, even over the fray of the combat within. Moments later, the front doors rupture in a shower of splinters. In full battle regalia, a contingent of Absalom’s First Guard rush into the room. Swinging heavy chains and nets, they beat into the brawlers en mass, dragging dozens to the floor. The remainder of the contestants break from their opponents, and the crowd devolves into a raging mob as all race frantically for the nearest exit to avoid arrest.

If you are no longer in the tavern, this is more for your awareness...

Having grabbed the fallen Cleric's ruby, Tomas looks it over only briefly before he stores it away in his pouch. Feeling the change in the room more than hearing it, he starts as the splinters shower and the combatants beginning to panic. Thinking quickly he dives through the hole in the floor feeling the ice cold water of the Sea rushing up over him. Able to breath thanks to Popol's spell the Warpriest starts to swim.

Swim: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

"Curses!", Nivi mutters, as she takes a moment to hunch up her cloak, and unfurl a pair of moth's wings large enough to carry her slender frame. She then takes a running jump through the floor, without even a look back.
Once Nivi is out of the line of fire, she'll look around for her allies. She can fly for up to 8 minutes a day, so will land asap.

popol was in the water

Looking like it was time to leave, Brother Theo moved over to the hole and fell in.

Swim: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (3) - 5 = -2

As the guard breaks into the tavern and starts beating down the brawlers, everyone leaps into the water below the Devil's Dreg, escaping notice. The fall below is a little bit of a drop, and the sudden THWACK!! as you all hit the water is a little more than disconcerting.

I'm on mobile for the next couple of hours, but I do remember that there is some non-lethal damage for hitting the water, and a mechanic for making it to the shore. I'll have that post up in a bit, once I'm back to my laptop.

The open hole in the center of the floor is a 15-foot fall to the water’s surface, and the harbor is 20 feet deep at this point. The water outside the bay windows along the tavern’s south wall is 30 feet deep.

Basically, there isn't enough here to warrant making you do anything out of the ordinary to make it back to the shore.

Once you finish swimming out of the harbor and into the city proper, you can see the town guard arresting multiple people from the brawl, and many more fleeing the scene, some clutching rubies, others chasing after them.

The Flying Alderman is close by, an Inn that was recommended by the Decemvirate. Should you choose to go there, you are greeted by a portly man, and he greets you warmly.
Ho patrons! Welcome to the Flying Alderman! How can I help you!

eladrian struggles through the water, weighed down by his heavy armor. If it wasn't for the water breathing spell from Popol, he knows in his heart that he would not have made it. Trying his best to wring out his clothes and armor, he trudges to the nearest refuge.. this Flying Alderman.
Take ten on sense motive

"We need a safe place to rest for the night.. I believe that you would qualify, brother."
Bluff to pass message that we are pathfinders as well: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Also wet. Popol snaps his fingers and his clothes dry instantly. prestidigitation

With a gesture from his hands, he pulls his left ear which expel afterward enough water that two little fishs swim inside.

When the source dried up, a pearl comes out of the ear. Popol's nimble fingers easily retrieve the fallen object.

The mage closes his eyes while he presses the pearl in his forehead. After a few moment, the grease spell that Popol cast earlier returns to his mind.

In one minute, the pearl enters the forehead of Popol, then exits through the mouth and then evaporates in the air.

Who said only evil wizard can play with magic? I only hope, nothing else will happen today

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Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

"Good evening! I am Galmar, relation to King Stavian III of Taldor. My friend Eladrian is correct, we would be honored to partake in some lodging here at the Flying Alderman. What is your name?"

Not quite a bluff since he truly believes himself related to the King

Doing his best to walk in full plate underwater, Brother Theo walked out of the water, dripping seaweed and muck. Seeing Popol getting quickly dried off, he headed in that direction. "Would you by chance be able to do that magic on me?" Brother Theo asked Popol as he took off a boot, pouring a few pounds of muck in the process.

Nivi lands nearby and, after reducing her wings beneath her cloak, makes her way over to Popol and Brother Theo. She barely conceals her giggles (more like creepy, convulsing, cackles) at the sopping wet Cleric.
"Not the walking on water type then, hehehe?"

Turning to the innkeep, "Ah, an ally. Keep the rabble away from our rooms, would you?"

She'll start to habitually prowl past the innkeep, into the building. She's slow though, so if it causes issue you can simply step in the way to bar her entry.

With a dive much more graceful than his companions, Tomas' relatively light gear allows him to swim towards the shore with ease, relishing the ice cold water after the brief brawl to calm his raging adrenaline. Watching Popol swiftly dry himself with a gesture he shakes his head before following the others to the nearby Inn.

"Little one, where are you? Since when did you grow wings as a moth?" he calls out to Nivi, looking for the Wayang.

Before stepping into the tavern, Tomas rings off his loose robe before slipping back into it, cleaning seaweed from his breastplate.

"A fine establishment this is, warm food and good ale if you please, what better way to worship the Drunken Hero?"

The man, slightly walrus-like in appearance, nods and laughs.
Anything for my fellows! Your room has already been paid for, and food will be along shortly! Please, rest, and gather yourselves for the trials to come!

The rest of the night passes uneventfully, and you are provided with a fine meal, and even if you post watch, nothing of note happens. the next morning when you awake, your attention is drawn to your rubies.

Ruby Glow?: 1d100 ⇒ 79
Extra Chance per Ruby: 1d100 ⇒ 33

One of your Rubies is glowing with a crimson light, bathing your faces in its luminescence!

It's around noon that you hear a knock on your door, and a dark black feathered Tengu greets you when you open it.

She smiles, and speaks in common.
Well met, and congratulations on acquiring a glowing ruby! I'm your liaison to the Emissary of the Ruby Phoenix. You are to meet within a large shipping house near where the Docks meets the sodden district known as the Puddles. This meeting is to take place just after dusk.

Spending much of his night 'Worshipping' his god, Tomas enjoys the hearty meal and a good amount of ale before retiring for the night. The next day, he turns out his rubies with the rest of the group and nods triumphantly as one begins to glow, glad they had grabbed so many.

"Our way in my friends, now we just wait."

Hearing the knock, Tomas makes himself ready for trouble but is relieved when the emissary makes themselves known without incident.

"My thanks friend, we shall be there just need to prepare."

Looking to the rubies, he ponders at how best to keep them safe from would be spies whilst considering what else he may need to acquire.

Nivi will rest most of the night, and spends some time preparing a few concoctions in the morning.
Prepare 2 false life extracts, 2 shield extracts, 1 haste and 1 invisibility extract.

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Before the rendez-vous point. Popol will cast spiderclimb communal on all greater magic weapon on our brawler.

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"Hello, fine-feathered, one! What is the name of the warehouse? Should we expect to meet yourself, or another person? Is the location where all the other groups will gather as well?"

Brother Theo was up before dawn to make his morning prayers. Joining the group, he sat with them as they made plans for the day. "Looks like we we'll have plenty of time until we meet at the warehouse. We might want to find someplace else to hide out as other groups might not be as lucky and do not have a glowing gem. They might want to take ours by force." Brother Theo suggested.

Spell list updated. Before heading out cast endure elements and extended anthaul (use minor extend rod)

***OVERSEER ANNOUCEMENT***

Overseer thread

Following the directions given to you by your tengu liaison, you arrive just past dusk at the shipping house. Soon enough, a small crowd of would-be contestants begins to gather.

Approaching the entrance you spot a dishevelled, barefooted man dressed in plain sackcloth leaning in the shallow doorway. As you draw nearer, he slowly raises his head to examine the crowd. Then, grinning a toothy smile, he holds out his hand and asks “Any of you happen to find a ruby?”

The crowd excitedly signals their affirmative response and several glowing rubies are thrust into the air, there is an electric vibe flowing through the assembled host and everyone seems very ready for action.

The man nods and pushes the door open. Then he holds out a sack to collect the rubies of those seeking entry. As the various contestants enter, he directs them towards a flight of stairs near the back of the warehouse. These stairs descend into a wide and shadowy basement converted into a crude, make-shift arena illuminated by a ring of greasy-scented torches. The main floor is cleared of all objects save for a dusting of sand and straw that covers the cold stone floor. An assortment of contestants have already arrived, anxiously scanning the room. Almost all in attendance are recognizable from the previous night’s brawl.

From across the arena floor strides Kiang Zhen, the terrifying creature who represents Sifu Xho Nuo. Clapping her massive, clawed hands, she calls for silence, and with a low growl addresses the entire room as she runs her hands over her gruesome golden horns.

“Bringing defeat upon your perceived adversaries is only part of what it takes to walk the path of a truly great warrior. A true master sees beyond his adversaries; he sees the war and not just the battle. Last night, I watched how all of you were quick and eager to fight one another—therefore today... today I shall see how you fight together! Let’s see how well you can keep each other alive!” As she finishes this exuberant and enigmatic statement, smoke flashes erupt throughout the arena, and several dozen hidden trapdoors suddenly spring open, unleashing a horde of otherworldly beasts!

i would have also cast to myself heihten sense and stone skin + the other spell long term. (Magic armor +false life)

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Eyeing the old man warily, Tomas wonders if this is a ruse to take the rubies before their time, however seeing that none of the other groups keep hold of their rubu, the Warpriest relents and gives over the glowing stone. Pushing into the warehouse he scans the room, keeping an eye out for those worthy souls from thw brawl and seeing many, as well as for potential Pathfinder agents hodden amongst the fighting elite.

Listening to the Oni's speech with a barely concealed snarl, Tomas spins as the doors open and readies himself against the onrushing beasts."

Springing from the trapdoor nearest you is a massive black snake with a human face, and four human sized oni come charging at you!

Please place yourselves in the yellow box, on slide 4, and once everyone is where they wish to be, we will begin Round 1.

Even though the explosion of otherworldly beasts is sudden, Tomas, Popol, and Eladrian are ready for the onslaught!

Round 1
Tomas- Up!
Popol- Up!
Eladrian- Up!

Monsters!

Galmar
Nivi
Theo

Oh my! Should have prepare a shield spell.... but I have it on the Staff!

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

What knowledge roll I must do?

dungeoneering: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
planar: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (11) + 23 = 34

The Snake-Person is a Dark Naga, an Aberration with some spellcasting abilities.

The four Oni are Kuwa Oni, Outsiders with some spelllike abilities and the ability to to Shape Change.

With those rolls you can ask one question about the Naga and I'll post everything about the Oni later. You could have rolled a 1 for the Oni and still gotten all of thier info, the DC was so low.

The dark naga is our primary target! Resistance and lore maybe?

K. Dungeon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
"Lovely..." Eladrian mutters to himself as he recognizes that Naga and Popol informs the group of the Oni. "Well.. The best way I know of to deal with spell casters is to hit them really hard!"
Eladrian grabs his bow and begins to send arrows down range at an alarming rate!

Assuming flat footed since they havent acted yet.. and swift action to mark two of the creatures as my studied target. Marked on the map which two. Aiming for the bottom target first.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 2 = 19
Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 = 26

Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + (6, 6) = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 + (4, 4) = 20

I know you said to hit the Dark Naga, but some of the fodder needs cleaned out before they hit our lines and bogs the team down, and they are currently providing soft cover anyways. I will switch fire soon though.

Popol looks at the dark naga. He doesn't know her spellcasting abitlity but he know that oni as evil spirit can fly. He says a word of power and a sparkle blind the ennemy.

Glitterdust dc will 20

After Eladrian's powerful arrows and Popol's rain of glitter, Tomas shifts into his fighting stance before darting forwards, past the unaware Oni and tackles the large snake creature, swinging at it with a powerful right hook.

Swift for Dragon style, move which will provoke from bottom if it has combat reflexes etc. then attack the Naga

Dragon style, PA, greater magic weapon: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 2 = 19 for Non-lethal Magic, Cold Iron, Silver damage: 1d6 + 17 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 17 + 1 + 2 = 22

The Naga is immune to poison and mind control, and has spell resistance.

Dark nagas covet luxury, wealth, and power over others. With bodies covered by shimmering, eel-like black scales, dark nagas slither deftly through forsaken lands and abandoned ruins, scouring such places for treasures and weaker creatures they might force into service. Their forked tongues spread only lies, and others whom they can't manipulate they destroy with their insidious poison and destructive magical abilities. A typical dark naga measures approximately 12 feet long and weighs upward of 300 pounds. Arrogant and sybaritic, dark nagas seek to dominate lesser creatures, relishing the fear they inspire and power over other beings. While some manage to carve indulgent fiefdoms from tribes of goblins, orcs, lizardfolk, or other barbarous races, the luster of cosmopolitan fineries proves enticing as well, leading some to infiltrate city sewers and slums to gather an urban following. They particularly relish morbidly crafted jewelry and treasures, often adorning themselves with jeweled bands or taking their ease atop piles of treasure. Dark nagas hate others of their kind, especially other dark nagas, seeing their brethren as deadly opponents to be dispatched swiftly and mercilessly—often rightly so.

Round 1
Tomas- (15 Damage) Attacks, misses!
Popol- Up!
Eladrian- Attacks!

Naga- Casts a spell!
Kuwa 1 (Red)- Attacks!
Kuwa 2 (Green)- Attacks!
Kuwa 3 (Yellow)- Attacks!
Kuwa 4 (Blue)- (37 Damage) Attacks!

Galmar- (14 Damage)- Up!
Nivi- Up!
Theo- Up!

Tomas darts into the fray, and attacks the Naga! The serpent's thick hide absorbs the blow, though, and the snake-person just laughs! the Oni that he blew past swings its club at him, slamming him right in the gut! The naga laughs and backs away from the warrior, and weaves its head back and forth in a hypnotic pattern as it casts a spell...
[spoiler=Spellcraft DC 16]Displacement

The Oni that previously hit Tomas attempts to land the backswing, and misses spectacularly. His ally misses with a vicious downward swing, meant to cave in the warpriest's head! The other two Oni dash toward the group, the first missing Eladrian with a wide swinging horizontal arc, but the second lands its blow on Galmar, thwacking him right on top of the head!

Popol still up for his turn, which may or may not change some of the actions from the enemies, and everyone else is up foir the second half!

As the creatures advance, Eladrian drops his bow and grabs his earth breaker. When the yellow cloaked Oni gets close enough, he brings his hammer down in a mighty swing, then catches the creature again with the back swing! He then sidesteps, hoping to extend the line and catch one of the creatures between himself and the others.

Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 = 34
Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 2 = 25

Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 + 2 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 + 2 = 13

Amended Round 1
Round 1
Tomas- (15 Damage) Attacks, misses!
Popol- Casts Glitterdust!
Eladrian- Attacks!

Naga- Casts a spell!
Kuwa 1 (Red)- Attacks, Blind Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 36
Kuwa 2 (Green)- Attacks!
Kuwa 3 (Yellow)- Attacks!
Kuwa 4 (Blue)- (37 Damage) Attacks!

Galmar- Up!
Nivi- Up!
Theo- Up!

Popol's glitterdust covers the enemies, blinded all of the Kuwa Oni but one, causing what would have been a devastating blow to Galmar's noggin to slam into the dirt next to him! The Oni that assaulted Tomas roars in anger as it suddenly can't see its foe, and the Naga just laughs again.
You think you can best me with such a simple spell? Feel my wrath, all of you!

"Feel holy fire raining down upon your black souls!" Brother Theo said as the sky opened over the Naga, raining golden fire on the foes.

Flame strike, centered so that the Naga and the green/blue oni get hit (top right corner of green) DC 22 reflex for half.
Flame Strike: 9d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 2, 6, 3, 5, 4, 4, 4) = 37

Nivi will take a few steps back, and loads a fire bomb onto her longbow. Aim at blue- unless it's dead, then green. Ignore 1 person for cover
l.bow, pbs vs blue : 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 plus: 4d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4, 5, 3) + 6 = 23 fire damage.
The adjacent enemy takes 10 fire damage, or reflex DC 19 for half.

"Yipes! You're awfully big for something so ugly!!"

Galmar takes advantage of the blind enemy in front of him and attempts to use his bomb:

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Damage (fire): 5d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 5, 3, 4) + 4 = 20 DC 18 Reflex or catch fire

Well, Says Popol I suppose i should get out of here.

His finger twitchs and four lights aim toward the naga.

magic missile: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 2) + 4 = 12

Sorry I was holding back as you hadn't told the first half to go again, in case there was an end of round thing. If so feel free to ignore

Stepping back to place the pillar behind him and to make it harder to be surrounded by the Oni, Tomas keeps his focus on the rearing Naga. With a quick blessing to Cayden Cailean, Tomas feels divine might flow through his arms giving him greater accuracy.

Flurry, Greater Magic Weapon, Dragon style, strength surge, P.A: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 22 forr Magic, Cold Iron, Silver Non-lethal Damage: 1d6 + 17 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 2 + 1 = 24

Flurry, Greater Magic Weapon, strength surge, P.A: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 27 forr Magic, Cold Iron, Silver Non-lethal Damage: 1d6 + 15 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 2 + 1 = 21

Flurry, Greater Magic Weapon, Dragon style, strength surge, P.A: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 23 forr Magic, Cold Iron, Silver Non-lethal Damage: 1d6 + 15 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 2 + 1 = 21

Hey all, I've been sick as heck the last two days and haven't been able to update. As soon as my tablet is charged (because it died on me) I'll get the game updated. Thanks for your patience!

Hope you feel better soon!

No worries! I know how it goes- get well soon GM Evil, and thanks for the heads up!