GMG's PbP: Cosmic Captive (CORE 1-2) (Inactive)

Game Master Magabeus

That is correct, suh.

Etune moves closer to the rings and kind of squints as she waves her hands weirdly trying to get a 'feel' for the magic coming from them.

Flavortext for:

Phase 1
K: Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

The five gemcircles around the orb provide numerous external defenses that should ward off intruders. These respective effects cease when they would be destroyed

The main effects of each circle are:
Red Ruby (Distortion): This circle increases the difficulty of all your checks to solve the massive polyhydron.
White Diamond (Earth): This circle empowers any guardian creatures
Green Emerald (Fear): This circle instills the fear of being buried alive
in those who attempt to solve the puzzle orb
Blue Sapphire and Purple Amethyst (Warding): Each of these two circles protects the other three circles, but not the other warding circle

I have also put this on slide 2 of the map

"Smiler, go watch the little one there" says Volar as he gestures towards Etune.

Volar joins his companion next to Etune as he takes out his club and starts to strap his shield to his arm again.

"So what is this thing? Looks complicated but i think i can understand a few bits about it. I don't really want to fiddle with it until someone a bit smarter than me checks it over."

I would assume Miss Snowfoot would relay this information to the group? Also, I will let my wand be used for all 8 charges.

"If we can destroy the rings, Volar, I think we can get into the mysterious glowing orb." Jing Hao says, as he takes the scythe off from the straps on his back. If no one speaks against this, he'll try to cut through the first ruby red ring.

attack roll, if necessarily, scythe -power attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 1 = 19
damage: 2d4 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4) + 6 + 3 = 14

"Perhaps you are right Jing Hao, but I think the more that we know the more it might help us."

Kn Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

"I'm inclined to agree with the woman on this. If we can at least discover a special weakness, or strength, we can better handle the situation." announces Vraxam.

Looking over the rings from a safe distance, he tries to figure out if he knows anything of use.

K (Planes): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Yes, Etune shared info. Explore, Report, Cooperate!

Will Greenwillow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Jing Hao attacks the red circle and manages to do minor damage to it, the gemstones are incredibly hard. Greenwillow moves to the polyhydron and manages to solve one of the puzzles. Vraxam studies the circles and is able to confirm that the warding circles make the other circles more sturdy and will also regenerate any damaged gems in the other circles.

Phase 1
Korvan
Volar
Smiler
- - -
Etune
Jing Hao
Greenwillow
Vraxam

Status
Red: 2 damage
Puzzles: 1

"With so many abilities overlapping i think we need to work out which order we're going to try to break these in. Those warding circles sound like a priority to me - that's good information Vraxam."

Volar commands Smiler to smash the nearest warding circle as he mvoes up to strike it a powerful blow.

club attack, P. Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 1 = 9

club damage, P. Attack: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10

"Bigger weapons mean more damage, eh Jing Hao. Time i got my spear out rather than this club." he says as he starts to unstrap the shield from his arm.

Smiler moves up and strikes at the white circle with all his might.

bite attack, P.Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 1 = 8

bite damage, P.Attack: 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

His aim is way off, just like his human companion.

Falchion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19...DMG: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9

Korvan and Volar damage the blue warding circle. Most of it's gems are cracked. Smiler attacks the white circle, although he does hit the circle he does not manage to crack a single gem...

Status
Red: 2 damage
White: 0 damage
Blue: 7 damage
Puzzles: 1

The Pathfinders' work on the puzzle also seems to have alerted Ayrzul's forces. From the walls emerge two rough-hewn creatures made of very hard-looking rock, with humanoid bodies but heads like a vicious dinosaur. They roar, a sound like millstones, and move to attack the intruders. You turn to meet the threat, the work on the polyhydron or the circles can proceed after you have dealt with the threat.

Initiative
Knowledge Arcana to identify
Volar
Smiler
Etune
Vraxam
Korvan
Greenwillow
- - -
Enemy
- - -
Jing Hao

You can not proceed with your actions against the circles or polyhydron at this time

Jumping at the sudden appearance of these new foes, Vraxam grins sheepishly. "I knew that was going to happen." he explains, glancing to his companions.

Summoning up some of the familiar crackling blue energy, he takes aim and releases it. The electrical ray zigzags across the cavern towards the new arrivals.

Electric Ray vs Red: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

"What is this sorcery?" Korvan asks the book folk when the colored fields slow them from completing their objective.

Greenwillow reaches towards smiler and helps guide his next attack.

Cast guidance on Smiler

Vraxam's electric ray does minor damage while Greenwillow calls on the deities of nature to assist Smiler.

Initiative
Knowledge Arcana to identify
Volar
Smiler (has guidance)
Etune
Korvan
- - -
Red -1 hp
Blue
- - -
Jing Hao
Greenwillow
Vraxam

You can not proceed with your actions against the circles or polyhydron at this time

K: Arcana (on critters): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Etune attempts to identify the new arrivals but doesn't feel confident on what she might know about them.

"Those look pretty rough, you probably don't want to get bitten by them!"

She will move up to intercept the incoming strange thing with a mace in hand, empowering it as she draws it.

Move Action: Move up

Swift Action, charge up mace

"Nothing is ever easy is it..."

Volar moves over and chants a few words of power as he infuses Smiler with natural energy. Magic Fang - bite attack

When complete he gives a quick whistle as he points towards one of the creatures for Smiler to attack.Red

Smiler lets out a roar as he charges up to bite the rocky creature as hard as he can.

bite attack, guidance, magic fang, P.Attack, charge: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 22

bite damage, magic fang, P.Attack,: 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

Etune calls out that these are Celedons, that are bound to the earth elemental overlord Ayrzul. Besides the usual construct traits[/ooc] they can use the acid dart power of the [url=http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/coreRulebook/classes/cleric.html#earth-domain]earth domain

Volar casts a spell and Smiler charges the dinosaur-headed statue, doing some damage

Initiative
Knowledge Arcana to identify
Korvan[/b]
Etune readied action
- - -
Red -6 hp
Blue
- - -
Jing Hao
Greenwillow
Vraxam
Volar
Smiler (has guidance)

You can not proceed with your actions against the circles or polyhydron at this time

Botting Korvan
CLB+PBS: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17...DMG: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Blue attacks Korvan: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Red attacks Smiler: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Korvan drops his falchion and takes his bow. He shoots an arrow into the other statue and steps to the side. The statue charges the archer, but almost trips on one of the remnants of the low walls, which causes his strike to miss. The other one attacks smiler and hits.

Initiative
Korvan
Etune
Jing Hao
Greenwillow
Vraxam
Volar
Smiler 12/16 hp
- - -
Red -6 hp
Blue -10 hp
- - -

You can not proceed with your actions against the circles or polyhydron at this time

Hao, already considering to switch to his warhammer, drops his scythe and draws his mace to crush these creature's faces.

silver warhammer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

With a frown, Vraxam not his electric attack did little to harm this creature. Stepping forward, he begins chanting to himself as a glob of green goo forms in the palm of his hand. Flicking it at the creature, he hopes to do better.

Acid Splash PBS/into melee: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 20
Acid Damage PBS: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

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Greenwillow feeling the imminent need for action moves towards the red one, while staying close to Volar. She reaches towards the ceiling and calls forth a storm.

Use of Storm Burst for 1d6 dmg, and the target takes a -2 penalty to attack for 1 round
Non-lethal Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Volar moves up tot he join his companion attacking the rock creature, but his armour slows him down.

"I wish i was as nimble as you Smiler old pal. All this running around is tiring." he asys as he moves up next to Smiler.

Double moved up to engage.

Smiler doesn't look at his human as he walks up. He keeps staring as the wound the creature just dealt him.

He looks up at the creature and lets out a mighty "ROOOAAARRR!" before laying in to it with teeth and claws.

claw attack 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

claw damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

claw attack 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

claw damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

bite attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

bite damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Korvan strikes at the blue one...

Falchion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22...DMG: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

"Die Fiend!"

Together Jing Hao, Vraxam and Korvan deal with the blue creature while the other pathfinders attack the red creature. They have far less success and Greenwillow finds out the hard way that construct creatures do not care about nonlethal damage... The creature starts to chant!

Initiative
Korvan
Etune
Jing Hao
Greenwillow
Vraxam
Volar
Smiler 12/16 hp
- - -
Red -11 hp, chanting
- - -

Sidestepping to get a better look at the remaining combatant, Vraxam summons another glob of acid and flicks in towards the beast.

'Ugh...such an unpleasant element.' he considers as the sticky substance leaves his hand.

Acid Splash w/PBS into combat: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 - 4 = 5
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Greenwillow moves forward and casts guidance on Volar.

Jing Hao tries to get to the other celadon, but being weighed down by his armor, is unable to get there.
double move

Korvan double moves to protect Greenwillow from the foe should it try to get to her.

Etune steps forwards to the 'gap' in the party line and takes a swing at the strange creature with her mace after recharging it once more.

Move: 5' step(?)

Swift Action: Arcane Strike

Lt. Mace: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Damage(Arcane Strike): 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

...unfortunately, she has to be mindful of her companions and misses the thing in front of her.

Click - Mighty ape bot -

claw attack 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
claw damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

claw attack 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
claw damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

bite attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
bite damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Krrr - Not so mighty ape -

Whir - druid bot -

Spear: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Splush - analyzing dice bot for brokenness

Volar: even though less than 24 hours have passed since my last post I decided to bot you so that the entire party can act again while I am at work

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Jing Hao and Korvan race towards the other fight, where the other pathfinders have difficulty striking the darn statue! Fortunately for the pathfinders the statue has the same difficulties.

Initiative
Korvan
Etune
Jing Hao
Greenwillow
Vraxam
Volar
Smiler 12/16 hp
- - -
Red -11 hp, chanting
- - -

Really dicebot? 5d20 in a row and all below 5? (No need to explain that this is just a regular part of probability, I know that small chances also happen)

I have an early start at work on fridays. Just hit my break time and was about to post. I don't mind you botting me to keep things moving GM. I'll give everyone a chance to post before doing another attack round from Volar and Smiler.

Etune sighs. "Could someone please hit the dang thing?" she calls out in a bit of frustration, letting a bit more of her frosty heritage bleed into her mace.

Light Mace (Arcane Strike): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Damage(Arcane Strike): 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Korvan stands ready to attack the foe should it come close to him, but for now the spaces adjacent to the creature are filled up.

"This beast must be magically protected from us!" exclaims the Halfling. Moving forward, he begins drawing in the crackling blue streams of light he prefers to work with.

Taking a deep breath, Vraxam hurls the recently created blob of blue light at the foe.

Acid Splash w/PBS (Electric): 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10
Damage (Electric): 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Calling upon his Lingshenese army training, he moves to flank the creature with Volar. He then tries to bash in this creature's face

warhammer+flank-power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 - 1 = 11
damage+power attack: 1d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 3 = 17

"You're pretty tough there rock thing. I guess i just have to hit harder!" says Volar as he puts some extra force into his club strike.

club attack, flanking, P.Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 - 1 = 25 Crit?

club damage, P.Attack: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 = 12

club attack, flanking, P.Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 - 1 = 8 Hmm maybe not then...

club damage, P.Attack: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11

Smiler follows his human's lead and attacks the rocky creature with his clawed hands and powerful jaws.

bite attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

bite damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

claw attack 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

bite damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

claw attack 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

bite damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Greenwillow again casts guidance on Volar

Volar and Smiler manage to take out the statue! You see that new statues are already forming in the rock, but you have some time to heal and work on the circles and polyhedron prison. Turning back you notice to your dismay that the red circle seems undamaged! The blue one is still as damaged as you left it.

You have two rounds to heal and can then make another attempt at the circles / puzzles. See slide 2 for mechanics.

Status
Smiler 12/16 hp
Blue circle: 7 damage

Etune doesn't have much she can offer in the way of healing, so she zips back to try and deactivate the blue ring.

"Let's see, this thing should have an 'off' command code SOMEWHERE!"

Not sure where Etune needs to be to start working on that.

UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Heading to work, able to post again in about nine hours or so.

These damn rings could regenerate? Jing Hao was not entertained. And already fresh statues seemed to be generating in the stone.

I think we're still in phase two where we need to destroy the rings and get to the the polyhedron. damage, either w/ weapons or spells if you got'em

Hao recovers his scythe, but he wants to see if these rings were more susceptible to bludgeoning damage. He swings with his war hammer on the blue ring.

attack if need, minus power attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 1 = 17
damage, + power attack: 1d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 3 = 16

Korvan goes to attack where the smart folks tell him to attack...

Falchion DMG: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10

Turning back to the circles, Vraxam considers the devices a moment. Looking to his companions, he suggests "Why don't you melee types try beating down these wards. We can see about figuring out the rest. Seem reasonable?"

Turning back to the puzzle before them, he begins trying to help his fellow magic user work out the problem.
UMD: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Volar drops his shield and club and takes out his spear. He tries to hit the blue ring in the same place as Jing Hao with as much force as possible.

spear attack, guidance, P.Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 17

spear attack, P.Attack: 1d8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 3 = 12

"Right there Smiler." he says, guiding Smiler to also attack the same ring.

Smiler strikes the blue ring as hard as he can.

claw attack 1, P.Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 1 = 5

claw damage, P.Attack: 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

claw attack 2, P.Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 - 1 = 14

claw damage, P.Attack: 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

bite attack, P.Attack, magic fan: 1d20 + 3 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 - 1 + 1 = 14

bite damage, P.Attack: 1d4 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 8