GM Ladile & the Pathfinder Society Present: Race for the Runecarved Key (Tier 1-2) (Inactive)

Game Master Lady Ladile

Quick as lightning, Yorad whips a dagger at new-arrival Purple but the weapon clanks harmless off the side of the building. Not one to be discouraged, Yorad draws another and readies to try again. Grayscales takes an even more direct approach and races up to Purple, swinging his falchion and only just missing as Purple ducks under the blow. Tathane also focuses his attention on Purple and tries to fire a shot with his bow, but like Yorad's dagger, the arrow *plinks* harmless off the side of the nearby building instead.

Thern comes to, staring up at the sky and the faces of several of his concerned companions...and the scowling face of the woman who'd nearly sent him to Pharasma's Boneyard. Instinctively Thern kicks out at the woman and feels an intense surge of satisfaction as his boot connects against the woman's knee with a *crunch*!

Teann calls out for Fuzzy to move around and flank the assassin, hopefully cutting off her escape route. Fuzzy obliges, falling back and circling around behind the woman to attack...

Fuzzy vs. Assassin (Claw; Magic Fang): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

...and sinks sharp claws into the woman's calf, causing her to scream in agony! (Fuzzy does not provoke any AoOs since she used hers against Lazarus this round).

The assassin takes a step back from Lazarus and Thern and attempts to conjure darkness to hide herself. As she does, Fuzzy attempts to rake her with another claw...

Fuzzy AoO vs. Assassin (Claw; Magic Fang): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Assassin Concentration (DC 17): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

...and though the cheetah's claws leave vicious gouges in the assassin's legs, she maintains her focus and suddenly the immediate vicinity is plunged into darkness.

Meanwhile, Purple Mage takes a hasty step back from Grayscales and attempts to conjure another acid dart! (Grayscales make take an AoO!) Orange also closes in, firing off an acid dart at Yorad!

Acid Dart vs. Grayscales (Ranged Touch): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Acid Dart vs. Yorad (Ranged Touch): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
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Round 4

Assassin (-15)
Purple
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Grayscales (-3/-8 Pending AoO vs. Purple)
Lazarus (-3)
Tathane (-6)
Thern (-7, Prone)
Teann (-3) + Fuzzy (-9, Magic Fang)
Yorad (-2)
Orange

Active Conditions: Darkness

Everyone is UP!
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The area within the blue grid on the map is covered by magical darkness.

GM, I'm having trouble selecting Lazarus's icon without messing up your AoE image.

Lazarus moves 25 feet to the west, following the edge of the building through the darkness and toward Tathane. When he gets there, he stops and channels positive energy to heal his friends.
Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Yeah, the spell templates frustrate me a bit too for the same reason; still getting the hang of using them.

Lazarus takes a moment to fall back, away from the assassin and the darkness, and into a more advantageous position to heal his companions. Everyone feels a warm surge of positive energy wash over them, mending their wounds just a little bit more.
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Round 4

Assassin (-15)
Purple
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Grayscales (-1/-6 Pending AoO vs. Purple)
Lazarus (-1)
Tathane (-4)
Thern (-5, Prone)
Teann (-1) + Fuzzy (-7, Magic Fang)
Yorad
Orange

Active Conditions: Darkness

Grayscales, Tathane, Thern, Teann + Fuzzy and Yorad are UP!

Tathane grumbles at his shot then he spots another cultist moving in from the side. "Grey and Yorad, you guys take care of him," he points to the man in front of Greyscales. "I'm going to try to stop this other guy."

Tathane shifts his aim towards the newcomer and fires.

shortbow@orange,dex dmg: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 - 2 = 21
damage@orange: 1d6 ⇒ 6
confirm crit: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 2 = 15 That just might do it!
damage@orange: 1d6 ⇒ 1 If crit confirms
damage@orange: 1d6 ⇒ 5 If crit confirms

Yorad grins as he feels the last of his wounds closing. Giving his fellow Pathfinder a salute, "Yessir...", he maneuvers around the cultist using Grayscales as a shield trying to cut off his escape.

Move to position on map.
Attack Purple cultist. dagger: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

(Controlled Rage +4 STR 2 of 9 rounds)

AoO mwk falchion w/+2 str: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 = 21 to hit
damage w/+2 str: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 + 2 = 11

If the purple robe is still up, Grayscales attacks again, else he moves 60ft to threaten the orange cultist.

Teann will step out of the darkness and call fuzzy to attack orange.
Then he will tap his companion with his wand.
healing wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
bite damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Shifted Fuzzy's attacks back to the assassin since Tathane one-shotted Orange :)
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Purple Concentration (DC 22): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Grayscales hauls off and slashes Purple across the chest as he begins to cast his acid dart, spraying blood everywhere and very nearly dropping the man right where he stands! Though Purple doesn't fall, the blow is enough to disrupt his casting and the acid dart fizzles limply to the ground.

Tired of all this garbage and of repeatedly missing his shots, Tathane takes aim at the approaching Orange. Time seems to slow as he waits for the perfect moment...waits...almost there...now!

*PTWANG!*
*THUNK!*

Orange keeps running for a moment, his body still acting on his brain's last conscious thought in spite of the arrow now sticking out of his left eye socket...then his pace slows and he pitches forward onto the ground - dead.

Seeing their companion's magnificent shot seems to reinvigorate the rest of the group. Yorad maneuvers around to try and help Grayscales against Purple - and though his dagger strike misses, he consoles himself knowing that he's almost in the perfect position to flank with the nagaji. For his part, Grayscales tries to follow up his previous blow with another but this time the falchion clangs against the wall behind Purple, sending a shower of sparks flying.

Meanwhile, Teann calls for Fuzzy to keep the pressure up on the assassin while he hurries to see to Thern's wounds - a quick tap from Teann's wand leaves the brawler very nearly good as new once more!

Fuzzy Claw vs. Assassin (Magic Fang): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Fuzzy Claw vs. Assassin: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5
Concealment (Miss 20%): 1d100 ⇒ 29

Another furious scream of pain and anger is heard and you know that at least one of Fuzzy's attacks hit its mark! ThernBot, now alone in the dim lightning with Teann, Fuzzy, and the assassin, quickly hops to his feet. It's time for some payback. He takes a step forward and swings his fist at the woman's jaw...

Unarmed Strike vs. Assassin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Concealment (Miss 20%): 1d100 ⇒ 47

...and manages to soundly ring her bell!

Grievously wounded and with nowhere to go, Purple changes tack and draws a dagger of his own before trying to stab at the nagaji that injured him so...

Attack vs. Grayscales (Dagger): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7

...but the attack is easily batted aside by the seasoned warrior. From within the dim darkness, the assassin is beginning to look desperate. She takes another step back, away from Fuzzy's pointy ends and Thern's fists of iron and fumbles in her pack for another potion, drinking it down in one quick gulp.

Potion: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

Her wounds heal slightly, but it's only a drop in the bucket versus what she's suffered.
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Round 5

Assassin (-20)
Purple (-11)
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Grayscales (-1)
Lazarus (-1)
Tathane (-4)
Thern (-1)
Teann (-1) + Fuzzy (-7, Magic Fang)
Yorad

Active Conditions: Darkness (Dim Light; 20% Miss Chance)

Everyone is UP!

Lazarus heads back into the darkness, hunting the assassin. His white samsaran eyes pierce the dim light, and he directs his wand of magic missiles at the woman.
Force Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Yorad steps behind the assassin, his knife at the ready. "Last chance here." He calls out while waiting for Grayscales to position himself for the flank.

5' step on map.
Ready action to attack Purple once he is flanked. dagger, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Sneak Attack: 1d8 ⇒ 3

controled rage +4 STR 3 of 9 Rounds

Shifting for flank, Grayscales takes aim again at the purple caster and swings his falchion.

mwk falchion w/+2 str, +2 flank: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 = 24 to hit
damage w/+2 str: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 + 2 = 13

Thern moves forward and takes two swings at the assassin.

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 52

Unarmed Strike(Off-Hand): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Damage(Off-Hand): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 33

Free Action: Five Foot Step

Full Attack Action: Two Unarmed Strikes

Between the two of them Grayscales and Yorad finish slicing through Purple Mage like a hot knife through butter, freeing them to turn their full attention to dealing with the lone assassin. Satisfied that he's done what he can to help patch up his companions, Lazarus ventures into the dim darkness with his magic wand held high. The darkness can't protect the woman against the unerring nature of magical missiles and she utters another scream of agony as said missile burns into her flesh. Thern also presses the attack, throwing more punches at the woman's jaw and midsection but even with her many wounds she manages to nimbly avoid both blows!

FuzzyBot the Wonder Cheetah continues to press the attack as well, stepping up to the woman and exploding in a fury of teeth and claws!

Fuzzy vs. Assassin (Claw; Magic Fang): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 = 12

Fuzzy vs. Assassin (Claw): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 = 27
Damage: 1d2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5
Concealment (20% Miss): 1d100 ⇒ 88

Fuzzy vs. Assassin (Bite): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

FuzzyBot leaves another deep, nasty gash in the assassin's stomach and blood drips onto the pavement with a light spattering sound but the woman continues to keep her feet. With Purple Mage taken care of, Tathane comes running towards the dim darkness and stops just at the edge. Though he knows it's a long shot, he takes aim with his bow and fires but very nearly hits Thern instead. TeannBott attempts to do the same with his own bow but fares no better.

Tathane vs. Assassin (Shortbow; Cover, Into Melee): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 - 4 = 1
Teann vs. Assassin (Shortbow; Cover, Into Melee): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 4 = 8

1d2 ⇒ 2

Perhaps realizing that her end is near, the assassin gives up any further attempts at healing her injuries or hiding herself and slashes viciously at Thern with her shortsword but the blood running down her arm makes holding her weapon a difficult task and its all she can do to keep her grip on it, never mind actually strike her target.

Attack vs. Thern: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
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Round 6

Assassin (-29)
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Grayscales (-1)
Lazarus (-1)
Tathane (-4)
Thern (-1)
Teann (-1) + Fuzzy (-7, Magic Fang)
Yorad

Active Conditions: Darkness (Dim Light; 20% Miss Chance)

Everyone is UP!

Tathane aims again at the shadowy figure and hopes his arrow flies truer this time.

shortbow@red,dex dmg,into melee,concealment: 1d20 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 3 - 2 - 4 = 10

Controled Rage +4 STR 4 or 9 rounds

Grayscales double moves into the darkness to aid his allies.

Yorad moves to rejoin his companion, eyes looking for blood.

Double moved on map.

Lazarus keeps his wand of magic missile trained on the assassin. "I know what you're thinking. 'Did he fire six shots or only five?' You've got to ask yourself a question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?"
Dirty Harry

Lazarus pulls the trigger.
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 (44 charges remaining)

Thern quickly swings two fists at the assassin.

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 4

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Unarmed Strike(Off-Hand): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 36

Damage(Off-Hand): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Full Attack Action: Two Unarmed Strikes

Half of the group scurries to close the gap between themselves and the assassin while the other half continue to sling arrows and throw punches at her. Both of the latter sadly fail to hit their mark but then Lazarus comes strolling up, bold as brass, and fires another shot from his missile wand. The woman gasps as the missile strikes her squarely in the chest and slowly sinks to her knees. When she looks up at you, her eyes are full of malice and hate.

"For ten thousand years we have slept, awaiting this day. Think not that you shall take it from us," she hisses. "You and I are merely pawns in a far greater game with a far greater purpose. In the name of the mouthless mistress to whom all fates are known, I damn you and all your descendents! Lissala, take my spirit to pay for my vengeance!"

And with that, the woman slumps to the ground - dead. An eerie silence settles over the streets, only broken by the sound of your ragged breathing and footsteps. Then, the sky seems to darken and a horrible sense of foreboding settles on each of you. You don't know what, but you're certain that something is about to happen - and soon...
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We are currently out of combat! You have 1 minute aka 10 rounds to investigate the assassin's body, heal up, and otherwise prepare...

Teann will take out his wand and tap himself once then fuzzy until he is healed. saying"Good job Fuzzy you did well. Does any one else need healing."Offering to heal anyone else.
healing Teann: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
healing Fuzzy: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
healing Fuzzy: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Yorad strides over to the dead woman's body, plunging his knife into the back of the assassin's skull. "There, hope you liked THAT!" he growls in fury. Ignoring the other looks from the other Pathfinders, he proceeds to search the body in an almost clinical manner.

Perception (if needed): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Tathane watches, with a little sadness at the thought of how bitterness must have led to such a miserable life, as the assassin falls to the ground. When Teann pulls out a healing wand he moves quickly to him. "Yes, I could use some of that!"

"Teann, my wounds are slight, but we had best be at full strength, if this assassin is in league with more allies. Thank you for sharing your resources."
Lazarus accepts one charge of the wand of cure light wounds. 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

The samsaran helps search the assassin and her henchmen, casting detect magic.
Spellcraft checks, if there are any magic items.
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Finally, Lazarus holds a wand of bless in one hand and his wand of magic missile in the wrist sheath of his other arm. He is ready to Summon Monster I at the first sign of an enemy.

Grayscales spends the next minute recovering from his rage.

The search of the assassin's body yields up a masterwork shortsword, a set of masterwork studded leather armor, two tanglefoot bags, two doses of large scorpion venom, two potions, and a bag that radiates a magical aura. Though Lazarus is unable to determine the nature of the potions or the bag, you all do take some measure of satisfaction as you spot the key safely tucked away inside.

That small comfort quickly comes to an end as numerous dark vortexes appear all along the nearby streets. One such vortex appears quite close by and you move as one to await whatever it has in store; nearby you see other Pathfinders beginning to gather in similar fashion, ready to face the unknown. After a moment, the vortex opens into a shimmering dark portal and a quivering monstrosity of flesh oozes through - the same sort of creature that the mage had conjured earlier, in the cathedral.

Round 1

Tathane (-4?)
Teann + Fuzzy
Thern (-1)
Yorad
Lazarus
Grayscales (-1)
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Flesh Blob

Active Conditions: None

Everyone is UP!
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Tathane or Teann/Lazarus, go ahead and roll your healing since it was requested. I'll also allow you to retroactively grab any of the assassin's gear if you want to use it; just let me know who has what please! And we are still on Slide #5 :)

Lazarus has no more healing resources.

"Grayscales, Tathane, Teann, or Yorad, were you able to identify the two potions?" You can attempt to identify a potion with Perception or Craft (alchemy).

The samsaran conjurer steps to the side and begins casting summon monster I. (Full-round action)

Prior to Combat:

Yorad eyes the potion bottles dubiously, "Never done this before..." he adds as he tastes both potions.

Perception (potion #1): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Perception (potion #1): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

At the start of combat:

Yorad helps himself to one of the tanglefoot bags. "Let's see if we can slow it down some..."

Move to position on map.
Throw Tanglefoot Bag at Blob. Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

(Controlled Rage +4 STR 5 of 9 rounds)

Seeing the blob, Grayscales moves forward, his muscles ripple as he enters a controlled rage and attacks the new creature with his falchion.

mwk falchion w/+2 str: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 = 14 to hit
damage w/+2 str 1d6 sneak: 2d4 + 4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 + 2 + (3) = 14 [ooc]sneak attack vs flatfoot.[/dice]

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Two charges on your wand Teann.

"Really? Isn't this enough already?" Tathane's jaw drops when the blob emerges from the portal. He moves towards the creature and then fires his shortbow at it.

shortbow@yellow,dex dmg: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 - 2 = 6

Thern runs towards the blob and takes 1 swing at it.

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Move Action: Move to blob

Action: Unarmed Strike at Blob

Earlier

It takes a little taste-testing to do so, but Yorad is quickly able to identify both potions as potions of Cure Light Wounds. He also helps himself to one of the tanglefoot bags, happy to take advantage of assistance wherever he can find it.
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Present

Lazarus springs into action, conjuring forth an ally to join them in the fight! Yorad takes aim with the tanglefoot bag he pilfered from the assassin's body and heaves it at the flesh pile, but his aim is off and the bag splatters harmlessly against the nearby ground. Tathane's arrow likewise sails wide of the creature. Thern moves up and throws a punch at the creature's head - or rather, an appendage that looks to be an approximation of a head - but the creature is able to blebb itself out of the way just in time. Grayscales fares much better, letting a primal rage flow through him as he strides up and delivers a powerful slashing blow with his falchion. Though the blade meets with an odd sort of resistance it still does its job admirably, leaving a long, jagged opening across the blob's body.
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Round 1

Tathane
Teann + Fuzzy
Thern (-1)
Yorad
Lazarus
Grayscales (-1)
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Flesh Blob (-9)

Active Conditions: None

Teann + Fuzzy are UP!

Teann will send fuzzy to attack. fuzzy the wonder cheetah jumps up and bites it.
bite to hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
bite damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Teann, you can still take actions for your druid but for now I'm going to progress things along.

Fuzzy advances on the flesh lump and sinks his sharp teeth into it...but said teeth don't seem to leave any lasting damage for some reason.

2d3 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5

Claw vs. Thern: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Claw vs. Grayscales: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

With a plethora of targets to choose from, the flesh lump flails its claws wildly at Thern and Grayscales! One claw misses Grayscales by a mile and the other misses Thern only by inches!
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Round 2

Tathane
Teann (2 Actions Pending) + Fuzzy
Thern (-1)
Yorad
Lazarus
Grayscales (-1)
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Flesh Blob (-9)

Active Conditions: None

Everyone is UP!

Tathane moves along the street trying to get around the creature so he can get a clear sight to shoot at it. He quickly nocks an arrow and fires at it.

shortbow@yellow,dex dmg,into melee: 1d20 + 3 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 3 - 2 - 4 = 9

Hoping for the 1 in 20 chance of a crit... No luck. Next time I'm moving in for flanking and sneak damage. Didn't have enough actions to do it all in this turn.

Yorad darts in front of Tathane protecting him from the blob, his knife flashing out to gouge a deep furrow in the thing's body...

Move to position on map.
dagger, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25 Yes!
Crit?: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8 Bah!
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Sneak Attack: 1d8 ⇒ 5

A summoned celestial eagle appears next to the fleshy blob.

Lazarus moves forward, centering himself within the party and activates his wand, casting bless.

Bless: Allies gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.

The celestial eagle smites the evil creature.
Bite, Bless, Smite, Flanking; Damage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 101d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Talon #1, Bless, Smite, Flanking; Damage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 151d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Talon #2, Bless, Smite, Flanking; Damage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 71d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Tathane moves up and around, trying to maneuver into a more favorable position to shoot from. Once he's satisfied he has a clear shot he fires, but once again the arrow sails harmlessly over the fleshy blob's head. Lazarus' spell culminates in the appearance of a heavenly eagle that attempts to lay into the horrible creature with a flurry of feathers and talons just as Yorad circles around and drives a dagger deep into its back! With a burble the creature quivers once and grows still.

Combat Over!

The portals along the street do not dissipate, however. In fact, they begin to shimmer as more creatures begin making their way through...
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Alrighty folks! How this works is that you have 2 rounds before the next wave appears. Alternatively, you can choose to tap out, i.e. withdraw since you already have the key. You can also tap out in the midst of a combat. Something that I've been tracking in the background this entire time is the amount of points that the group has been earning for performing (or not performing) certain tasks. Defeating this first wave grants the group points; defeating further waves (up to two more) will grant more points. The points get you bragging rights but that's all. I'll leave it up to you guys on whether you want me to progress to Wave 2 or if you want to tap out.

If continuing doesn't give us extra PP then I don't see any upside to it. The downside is that we take more damage and possibly die... If we decide to leave withdraw is that the end of the game or is there a next phase?

Since we don't know how many points we need to succeed at this special, I am inclined to stick around for another combat. Since we are nearly at full HP we should be OK, unless the DM rolls really well, or we roll badly. Still if everyone else wants to tap out I am OK with that as well.

To answer Tathane's question, if you tap out that will basically be it until the Overseer posts to wrap things up - consider it like taking a snack/bathroom break at a convention. We're still a couple of days from things wrapping up, but you wouldn't be idling too long - and I'd try and give you a little something to keep you entertained in the meantime. Remember, you can also tap out mid-fight so if you want to see what Wave 2 brings and go from there, that's fine too!

Grayscales is still good to go for 4 rounds before he runs out out of rage. So see what pops out and continue the battle. If the group is ready to call it here, I'm fine with that too.

Well let's see what pops out. Just nobody die!"

How about we do wave two but not wave 3 does that work for everybody.

Sorry for the delay; your GM had a busy night at work last night. We now return you to our regularly scheduled program!

Resolved to stand with their fellow Pathfinders and hold the line, the group clusters in front of one of the nearby portals as it continues to shimmer. Slowly, the swirling void expands...allowing two more fleshy creatures to ooze through onto the Material Plane!

Round 1

Grayscales
Tathane
Lazarus
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Purple
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Thern
Teann + Fuzzy
Yorad
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Yellow

Active Conditions: Bless

Grayscales, Tathane and Lazarus are UP!
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And there we go! Don't forget, Bless is still active so that's a +1 to your attacks and to saving throws vs. fear.

Lazarus flicks his wrist, and his wand of magic missile slides into his grasp. He points at purple and sends an arcane bolt into the creature.
Force Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 (43 charges remaining)

Tathane moves forward, towards the creatures, and gets himself in to the shadow of the building. He fires a quick shot from his bow then ducks out of sight.

shortbow@purple,dex dmg,bless: 1d20 + 3 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 - 2 + 1 = 6

I'm getting out of sight and then using stealth to stay hidden if the creatures walk past me. I'll then try to attack with sneak attack with my dagger to do more damage. Here's my stealth roll if you need it.

(Controlled Rage +4 STR 8 of 9 rounds)

Waiting for the next wave of creatures, Grayscales stands ready still in his red haze of rage, the Nagaji charges the yellow hue creature with his falchion swinging with a powerful blow.

mwk falchion w/+2 str, +1 bless, +2 charge, -1 PA: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 1 = 17 to hit
damage w/+2 str, +2 PA, +1d6 sneak: 2d4 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 + 2 + 2 + (3) = 16 sneak attack vs flatfoot.

Always ready with his trusty wand Lazarus blasts Purple with a magic missile, causing the creature to undulate in a pained manner that is rather disturbing to watch! Tathane fires a shot from his bow at Purple and then ducks out of sight behind the corner of a building, attempting to blend into the shadows. Grayscales charges at Yellow, falchion held high, and brings it slashing down in a blow so powerful that it very nearly cleaves the creature in two in spite of the resistance its skin gives against the blade!

Purple takes advantage of having had Grayscales come to it and flails at the nagaji with both claws, but they scrape uselessly off of his armor!

Claw vs. Grayscales: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Claw vs. Grayscales: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
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Round 1

Grayscales
Tathane
Lazarus
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Purple (-5)
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Thern
Teann + Fuzzy
Yorad
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Yellow (-11)

Active Conditions: Bless

Thern, Teann + Fuzzy and Yorad are UP!

Unwilling to expose himself to the assault of the flesh blobs, Yorad advances cautiously readying his blade for when the creature draws closer...

Move to position on map.
Ready Attack on any foe who enters his threatened area.
dagger: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Deciding to play it a bit safer after the hard-fought battles in the cathedral and just earlier against the assassin, Yorad maneuvers into position and readies himself to strike the first flesh creature to approach...
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Round 1

Grayscales
Tathane
Lazarus
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Purple (-5)
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Thern
Teann + Fuzzy
Yorad (Readied Attack)
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Yellow (-11)

Active Conditions: Bless

Thern and Teann + Fuzzy are UP!