OMB's Masks of the Living God Module (PFS) (Inactive)

Game Master James Martin

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

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Mikail gives a full body shiver as it feels like ice cold water emanates from where Ferabra's hand touches his shoulder. "Thanks! I think we may need that here.. This doesn't look too good, does it?! I mean.. where else would we expect to find the leader of this insane cult but at its temple, right?"

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Zolarus, Mikail and Hoshiko notice some..thing lurking in the shadows by the doors. It looks vaguely wolfish, but about the size of a man.

"Umm... Guys?? We have a problem.. That's an awful big wolf standing over there in the door..." Hesitation colors his words as he warns his friends, and without further ado or warning, he blinks out of sight!

Vanish and step away from the group. I am not sure where the thing we are looking at is, so I cant adjust my token. Simple explanation: I am vanishing and stepping so that when we take this thing on, I can eventually come up behind it with my sneak attack.

do we notice if it sees us?

All you can see is a vague shape, since he's hiding in the shadows. It's impossible to tell anything more specific than that.

Mikail begins to move closer, but the shape doesn't seem to take any notice of your movements.

Added a marker for the location of the shape. Place yourselves accordingly.

Ferabras strides closer, bracing for the battle to come.

Moved up on map to be within 50' or so. Fera has darkvision, so there are no shadows for him, and it doesn't look like the baddy has any form of concealment, so I should be able to see him if he's just using Stealth.

Ferabras moves closer to the doors and spots the creature lurking there. Patches of fur adorn the sickly flesh of this gangly but muscular hyena-headed humanoid.

It seems to smile at Ferabras, as if it knows you see it, then disappears!

Wait for me friendssss!

Zolarus moves to the center of his companions. After hearing Mikail's warning, he casts Bless on the party! (6 minute duration)

Mikail moves forward under the cover of his invisibility spell, while keeping his eyes and ears open for any sign of that creature!
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

2 questions: As an area spell that deals no damage, would glitterdust reveal me? Secondly, is the ground dirt or rock? we can look for footprints in the dirt, or even toss dirt through the air to create dust through which we would see the creature (much like a bag of chalk, etc?)

Hoshiko moves up hugging the right side of the cave wall and stops at the small outcropping.

Mikail spots movement to the east behind a column of stone!

First, if it doesn't require an attack roll, no, I don't believe it ends invisibility, if that's what I think you're asking. Second, the ground is mostly stone with some gravel here and there. The krenshars that usually lair here have obliterated most tracks with their back and forth. However, no you don't spot any footsteps that look like invisible people walking. You think you might have heard a soft BAMF like a teleporting person might make...

Actually, rereading the invisibility description once again answered my question. "For purposes of this spell, an attack includes any spell targeting a foe or whose area or effect includes a foe. So yes, casting glitterdust at the enemy should end my invisibility as well.

Mikail moves forward, where he can see around the column of stone. As he moves, he is also pulling out one of his many scrolls.. He begins to chant, knowing that the casting will end his own invisibility, but hoping to bring this creature into the light as well! He fades into view while hoping and praying that the enemy will be blinded as well as visible!

UMD: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
Casting Glitterdust, DC 14 will to not be blinded, either way visible for 5 rnds.

I learned something new! Hooray! I swear by the time they come out with Pathfinder 3rd edition, I'm sure I'll have this edition figured out.

Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 As the glitter explodes, Mikail hears a snarling cry of anger and surprise! As Mikail moves around the column he spots the thing: it looks like an emaciated gnoll, though much more jackal-like than a gnoll.

Round 1:
Othine
Jackal-man?
Mikail, Ferabras, Hoshiko, Soran and Zolarus!

Othine cries out as the thing is revealed. "That's a yaenit demon! Don't get too close, they have a terrible aura that causes hallucinations!"

The yaenit screams in anger! He kicks his foot out and when it hits a small stone, he points at it. Suddenly this section of the cave is plunged into darkness! Dim light becomes darkness! Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 The yaenit is no longer blinded!

Mikail, Ferabras, Hoshiko, Soran and Zolarus are up!

Anyone getting within 20' of the yaenit demon must make a a DC 17 Will save or succumb to the demon’s foul, mind-warping magic. A creature ffected by a yaenit’s hallucinatory aura takes a –2 penalty on Will saves, caster level checks, Intelligence-based skill checks, and Wisdom-based skill checks for as long as it remains within the aura’s range and for 1d4–1 rounds after leaving the area of effect. This is a mind-affecting effect. Whether or not the save is successful, an affected creature is immune to the same yaenit’s hallucinatory aura for 24 hours.

Fera laughs at the demon's frustration, calling out, "Your darkness cannot protect you from me!" He strides forward, resisting the creature's strange aura and pointing into the darkness while he tells his companions, "The foe stands here, strike him!" He then swings his blade hard, though not very effectively.

Miove action to get into position, swift to activate Battle Cry, standard to attack with Smite Evil, . Darkness has no effect due to darkvision.

Will, DC 17: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

+1 Greatsword, PA, Smite, Battle Cry: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 15 - 2 + 1 = 18 If that somehow hits, it's an additional +6 damage, as it's the first successful attack with Smite. If not, that'll apply to the first hit.
Greatsword damage, PA, Smite: 2d6 + 8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 8 + 6 + 6 = 27

AC vs the demon is now 27.

Remember the +1 to attacks from Battle Cry, everyone!

Bless is already in effect +1 to morale bonus

Zolarus casts Ill Omen on the demon.

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Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
UMD: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 2 = 26

Mikail strides forward to get a clear picture of where he wants to unleash the next spell. As he passes closer to the beast, nightmares begin to rise from the darkness around him clutching at him with dreadful claws. He sees the faces of tortured slaves, of man eating (or fox eating) ladders, and frightening masked clerics all leering or clawing for or begging him.. he closes his eyes for a moment before pushing though, raising a scroll to the ready as he hardens his heart to his duty. Once more he reads magical words off the page and watches as they flash and flare then smolder and disappear. Suddenly, a deep pit opens up beneath the creature!

Fera, Sorry, but you need a reflex as well, but at a +2. Otherwise you slide in too..

Create pit 20 ft deep. DC 14 or 17 reflex or fall... Edit: See below

I forgot about my circlet of persuasion for my DC's! +3 to charisma checks. I am not sure if this is a direct +3 to my DC as a charisma based check, or how this gets added in. Base is 10+Spell level (2)+ Charisma mod (2)

Fera only has to make a save if he ends his turn adjacent to the pit. In a face-to-face game, Mika would have gone first and Fera would have been able to react to the outcome of the spell and not end his turn next to the pit. In PbP, this gets a bit complicated, but Fera would certainly have avoided finishing his turn at the edge of the pit. I'll roll a save just in case, so our illustrious DM can rule on it, but I'm hoping not to have to use it.

Reflex, DC 14: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11

Hmm.

In PBP, since I use a group sort of initiative, where I let everyone post and sort it out later, I tend to assume that PCs will coordinate with each other in the same fashion that they tend to at a face-to-face table. Only if someone calls out a specific action stating that they would take a potentially dangerous action do I (usually) have them take that action.

Ferabras steps up to the Yaenit, but his slash misses by a hair as the demon dodges! Mikail creates a pit! I don't think spell save DCs count as checks for this, but a concentration roll would. Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 But the yaenit proves agile and dances to the side as it forms. Zolarus casts a spell of ill fortune on the demon!

Soran and Hoshiko! Also a heads-up: I will be going to Gencon so next week posting will slow and probably cease while I Con. If anyone is planning to go, look me up! I'll be running SFS all weekend, so I should be around the Sagamore.

WIL: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Hoshiko moves closer to the fight and stands next to the paladin...
double move

Hoshiko moves up, while Soran holds, looking for a good target.

Round 2:
Othine
Yaenit demon
Mikail, Ferabras, Hoshiko, Soran and Zolarus!

Othine moves down and watches. While she can see sudden glimpses of the demon, she cannot penetrate the darkness!

The yaenit snarls and slashes at Ferabras! "For Lamashtu! Mother, grant them pain!"

Falchion!: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 or Ill omen: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19 for 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (2, 1) + 7 = 10 damage! Falchion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 or Ill omen: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30 for 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 = 12 damage! Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 damage!

Mikail, Ferabras, Hoshiko, Soran and Zolarus are up!

Oy! Thank the gods for Ill Omen! In transit at the moment, will get a post up soon.

Hoshiko takes a step back and prepares a readied action to attack should the foe come out of the darkness...

BB ADS+WE: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 2 = 28
DMG: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 = 12

Ferabras slashes and bites at the demon, glad that Zolarus’ magic has protected him yet again! ”You’ll feel no lack of pain, servant of evil!” he cries, before stepping away from the sloped edge of the pit. As he moves, he says, ”Othine, step back so I can be in the fight without falling into that pit!”

Full attack with smite, then 5-foot step back. I’m hoping Othine will 5-foot step to let Fera move into her space, so the demon is stuck on the edge of the pit and Fera can still attack it.

+1 Greatsword, PA, Smite, Bless: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 15 - 2 + 1 = 28
Greatsword damage, PA, Smite: 2d6 + 8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 8 + 6 + 6 = 25

+1 Greatsword, PA, Smite, iterative: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 10
Greatsword damage, PA, Smite: 2d6 + 8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 8 + 6 + 6 = 27

Bite attack, secondary, Smite, PA: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 = 26
Bite damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Speaking of which, shouldn’t the demon have to make a Reflex save, since it ended its turn adjacent to the pit?

Othine doesn't seem to hear you, fixated as she is by the demon.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 The Yaenit doesn't seem bothered by its precarious footing!

Mikail draws his rapier and pokes a couple of times at the beast, trying to get his feet set just right.

Bluff/Feint: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Feint

Soran moves in closer to the raging battle and begins filling the air with the thrumming music of his bow.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21
Dmg: 1d8 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12

Zolarus casts Weapon of Awe (+2 damage for 6 min) on paladin's greatsword!

Misfortune on baddie on base rolls +11

Hoshiko's blade cuts the yaenit, drawing black blood! Ferabras cuts into the demon as well, one slice and a deep bite! The demon yelps in pain and rage! Mikail feints, while Soran fires an arrow into the thigh of the demon! Zolarus casts a spell of support, while cursing the demon with unluck!

Round 3:
Othine
Yaenit demon
Mikail, Ferabras, Hoshiko, Soran and Zolarus!

Othine steps around Mikail and readies an attack, which triggers as the demon steps SW! Longsword: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 damage! Her sword scores a cut on the demon's shoulder!

The yaenit snarls and swings at Mikail! Falchion: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28 or Misfortune: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19 for 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (4, 2) + 7 = 13 damage! Falchion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 for 2d4 + 7 ⇒ (1, 3) + 7 = 11 damage! Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 damage!

However the demon's sword seems to ding off Mikail's rapier and misses him by inches!

Mikail, Ferabras, Hoshiko, Soran and Zolarus are up!

DM - My first hit last round (being my first hit of the fight) would have done an additional 6 points of damage from Smite, not sure if you counted that.

Fera grunts in frustration as the demon moves away from him, then hurries into position to keep it from happening again. He slices at the demon with his blessed blade!

Move action to get in position (can't quite get into flank this round), attack with Smite Evil.

+1 Greatsword, PA, Smite, Bless: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 2 + 1 = 17
Greatsword damage, PA, Smite: 2d6 + 8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 1) + 8 + 6 + 6 = 26

I did not, but I now have!

I am assuming that my feint met or exceeded the DC??

Soran takes a moment to study the creature before him, then fires another arrow.
Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 17
Dmg: 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 18

As the arrows flow in from the side, Mikail pulls

Attack vs FF?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Dmg: 1d6 + 6 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + (6, 1, 3) = 18
Target is Bewildered, takes -2 AC x1 round

It did!

Ferabras moves into place and barely misses the demon, who slides and dodges like a snake. Soran's arrow misses as well, but Mikail takes advantage of his moves and waits for his moment, striking like a viper himself! The demon looks down to see the rapier impaling his heart! He looks at Mikail and smiling with blood dripping from his mouth, pulls the kitsune close and whispers in his ear, "The Mother waits for you inside. Prepare for her embrace." before toppling backwards to twitch once before dying.

Combat over!

The stairs in front of the door end in an iron portcullis. Mikail spots a locked iron box nearby that might contain a crank, or you can always try to lift the heavy iron grate to enter!

Mikail wipes the demons blood from his rapier, then checks to make sure that his friends are all in one piece. "We beat it!! That was easier than I thought it would be.. I wonder what else there is to face around here!! Say, is everyone ok? Anyone get hurt?" Mikail breathlessly explodes in excitement. He traipses over to the locked gate, and continues his prattle as he pulls out his tools and gets to work on the iron box.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
DD: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Mikail pops the lock, revealing a winch that raises the portcullis with some noise!

I'm going to stop here so we don't get halfway into an encounter while I'm away Conning. I will be back next Monday!

Back from GenCon! Met Mikail in real life. (He really is a fox. It's somewhat disquieting.) Contracted a minor Crud, but feeling better now. Shall we continue?

This broad foyer—carved from the surrounding bedrock—has high, arched ceilings and rounded wings. Two staircases on the northern wall wind upward to a gridiron perch above, and corridors to the west, south, and east lead elsewhere.

Standing in the room, apparently arguing with each other, are 2 gnolls and a human cultist. As the gate opens, they turn toward you and begin to draw weapons!

Round 1:
Heroes!
Villains!

You guys are up first!

Has it been more than 6 minutes since our last combat? If not Bless (+1 attack) and Weapon of Awe (+2 damage) on pally's greatsword is still in effect.

Zolarus casts Divine Favor on himself and moves to flank.

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"More of you ugly beasts, eh?" Fera says as he steps forward, slashing and biting at the closest gnoll!

Five foot step, full attack.

+1 Greatsword, PA, Bless: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 15
Greatsword damage, PA, Awe: 2d6 + 8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 8 + 6 + 2 = 26

+1 Greatsword, PA, iterative: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 18
Greatsword damage, PA: 2d6 + 8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4) + 8 + 6 + 2 = 26

Bite attack, secondary, PA: 1d20 + 9 - 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 5 - 2 + 1 = 11
Bite damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Hoshiko moves to Zol's left and targets the gnoll to the oracles front...
"DIE CULTIST-SLAVER SCUM!" she yells as she swings her sword...

BB ADS+WE: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 2 = 26
DMG: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17

It has been only 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 minutes since the last combat!

Ferabras cuts down a gnoll, while Hoshiko nearly slices off the other gnoll's arm!

Mikail and Soran!

With a snarl, Mikail darts into the room and charges for the cultist! His rapier seems guided by some god in his vengeance against the slavers, and the weapon is soaked to the hilt in blood when he pulls it back!

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 1 = 29
Confirm: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 = 20

Dmg: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Crit: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Precision: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 3) = 9 Plus Disoriented: -2 Attack x1 rnd

LOL! Not a fox, just patient enough to lurk until an opportunity to not interrupt the game presented itself! I am glad you're feeling better! I have decided that Gen Con is going to be a thing for now on! Hope to see more people next year!

Mikail darts in, spearing the human cultist before he can even draw his sword! He drops with a wet thump to the ground!

Soran finishes the gnoll and the room goes silent!

The room stretches deeper, with shadowed statues to the south, plus an antechamber to the east and a door to the west!

Which way?

Mikail spits towards the cultist as the man slides off his rapier and falls to the floor, dead. Quickly, he begins to rifle through the mans pockets to find anything of use before turning his vulpine snout towards each direction out of the room. His ears cock and swivel as he tries to decide which what to go next. First he moves quickly down the length of the room they are in past the statues, then he pokes his head into the antechamber. Satisfied that there are no enemies left around here, he heads to the door.

Perception main room: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Perception alcove: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Perception/traps door: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Your GenCon meetup sounds great! Wish I could have been there, perhaps next year.

"Well fought, everyone!" Ferabras says with a grim smile as their foes hit the floor. He watches Mika scurry around checking in all directions, then joins the kitsune by the door.

Moved our tokens on the map.

Alcove: A short passage connects this small oval chamber to the adjacent foyer. A shallow, coal-filled pit occupies the center. Blackened urns engraved with primitive runes line both sides of the pit.

Deeper into the main room: A trio of shallow alcoves lines each side of this wide, arched hallway. At the far end of the passage, overlooking everything, a huge, terrible statue of a pregnant, winged, jackal-headed woman perches upon a great stone dais.

The door room: Strips of cured human flesh scribed in ancient runes dangle from this chamber’s walls. An oil-filled brazier in the northern corner provides illumination and gives off the faint smell of burnt hair. There are no traps and the door is unlocked.

Othine points toward the statues. "I think we should examine this before we go deeper. That statue looks important."

"Very well, Othine," Ferabras responds. "Let's take a look at this monstrosity of a statue. Be careful everyone, and remember the statue of masks we once fought - it may be more lively than it seems."

He leads the way toward the statue, scanning for the presence of evil ahead as he moves.

I moved us all on the map, if someone doesn't like their position (or the fact that we're in fireball formation), feel free to reposition.

Thank you for the warning. Let's thoroughly ssssearch this room for more cluessss. What type of creature is this?

Zolarus examines the statues with a inquisitive eye specifically looking for a secret portal or hidden lever.

If time allows will take 20 otherwise taking 10.

Perception, t20: 20 + 12 = 32

Perception, t10: 10 + 12 = 22