GM Xzaral's PFS Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment - Red Team (Inactive)

Game Master Xzaral

Fendahl and lion will delay until before Aasimar turn.

"Hrrrmm, What is that thing?"

Identificaiton of the creature will require a Knowledge (Planes) roll.

Gristav summons a pool of grease on the wall, covering the symbol of Korada. Is it a blessing in disguise? The creature inhabiting the body of Dakang falls to the bed, landing prone. Gristav draws his bow and charges it with magical energy.

Grease, Linking for my reference

Round 1
Gristav (Standard cast Grease, Move draw bow)
Fendahl (Delay)
Degwyn
Keebler
Aasimar
Filios
Dakang (Prone on bed)

By the light of the Inheritor, evil is revealed!

Eyes wide, Degwyn slashes down on the bed with his glaive (power attack).

1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 1 = 11
1d10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8

By the light of the Inheritor, evil is revealed!

Eyes wide, Degwyn slashes down on the bed with his glaive (power attack).

1d20+5-1
1d10+4+2

You might still hit, Deg, since it's prone and all. And the blessing from the font. (crosses fingers)

prior to Aasimar turn, Fendahl and lion will ready to attack if anyone tries to attack them.

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

"Ha! We told you there was something much more sinister going on around here," Keebler shouts triumphantly at the aasamir as Dakang's true form reveals itself. The gnome draws his crossbow and secures a bolt in the device.

Degwyn attempts to strike the creature that emerged from Dakang's body, but it seems as though a force resists him. He fails to connect with the creature as his blade strikes the bed. (For reasons unknown to you at this time, you rolled two d20s on that attack and took the lower result. I went ahead and rolled the other one, which was higher than your roll anyway. All other attacks are normal for you).

Fendahl and Kirrah prepare to strike any threats that make themselves obvious. In this case, it does not happen from the aasimar, who seem unable to aid in this battle, looks of confusion and shock on their faces.

On this topic, Filios, you will also have to do the same on your first attack.

Grease, Linking for my reference
Bless Weapon

Round 1
Gristav (Standard cast Grease, Move draw bow)
Degwyn (Attack Dakang, miss)
Keebler (Draw and load crossbow)
Fendahl (Ready to attack anyone who attacks an ally)
Kirrah (Ready to attack anyone who attacks an ally)
Aasimar (Shocked)
Filios
Dakang (Prone on bed)

So when Dakang presumably attacks, will Fendahl and Kirra move in and attack Dakang? And will Degwyn and presumably Filios get Attacks of Opportunity if they're adjacent when he 'stands'?

@GM Xzaral: I am about to take my action. Did you mean that I had to wait like Fendahl, or that I have to roll two 20s and take the lesser?

I guess I'm glad I used a spell. Or made my save. Or whatever. But as I read him, Filios, you should roll twice.

Round 1, AC: 17, HP: 9/10, Flanking, Sneak Attack

Filios will move to a flanking position with Degwyn on the other side of the creature and hack int it with his Curveblade.

CB ATT: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22
CB ATT: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11

CB DAM: 1d10 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (6) = 11

@GM Xzaral: I am about to take my action. Did you mean that I had to wait like Fendahl, or that I have to roll two 20s and take the lesser?

Roll 2 20s and take the lesser. I'll explain why when we're done.

So when Dakang presumably attacks, will Fendahl and Kirra move in and attack Dakang? And will Degwyn and presumably Filios get Attacks of Opportunity if they're adjacent when he 'stands'?

Readying is only a standard, so if Dakang isn't in reach, they won't be able to take advantage of it.

Filios attempts his own attack on Dakang, but the same misfortune befalls him, unable to strike at Dakang.

The creature rights itself (drawing an AoO from Filios) and utters a spell, casting Bane on everyone in the room. (DC 15 will save or be affected)

Grease, Linking for my reference
Bless Weapon

Round 1
Gristav (Standard cast Grease, Move draw bow)
Degwyn (Attack Dakang, miss)
Keebler (Draw and load crossbow)
Fendahl (Ready to attack anyone who attacks an ally)
Kirrah (Ready to attack anyone who attacks an ally)
Aasimar (Shocked)
Filios (Attack Dakang, miss)
Dakang (Prone on bed)

Will save, +1 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Gristav steels himself against the wormish thing, already framed over a blessed broadhead...

Longbow +3, 1d8+1 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 , 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

...which misses, regardless. "It has some sort of arcane defense!", Gristav shouts.

:)

Round Two

Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Keebler shifts next to the desk in order to get a clear shot at the vile worm. "Well, it's not a balor, rest assured; but vermlek demons aren't much more fun to tangle with." Between sentences, the gnome levels his crossbow at the fiend and fires. "Aside from some typical demonic resistances, positive and negative energy affects them like the living dead."

Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 - 4 - 1 = 1
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Frustrated by his ineffective attack, Keebler growls and then shoots a glance towards the aasimar.

Will Save: 1d20 ⇒ 20

AoO ATT: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26
AoO ATT: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11

AoO DAM: 1d10 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 3 + (1) = 11

Not sure if the misfortune still applies. If not then:

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16
Crit DAM: 1d10 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 3 + (1) = 11

Will Save: 1d20

AoO ATT: 1d20+5+2
AoO ATT: 1d20+5+2

AoO DAM: 1d10+3+1d6

Not sure if the misfortune still applies. If not then:

Crit Confirm: 1d20+5+2
Crit DAM: 1d10+3+1d6

the Blessing from the font means auto-confirm on crits. :)

Round 2

Will Save: 1d20 ⇒ 1

... DOH!

Power Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 1 - 1 = 7
Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 - 1 = 13

double doh!!

In a panic, Degwyn unsuccessfully swats again at the worm demon with his glaive.

Wouldn't Degwyn have an AoO at the same time Filios did, if they both threaten Dakang as he stands up?

As Dakang rights itself, Filios moves in and with a deadly accuracy, strikes at the demon in a vital spot. A disgusting ichor bleeds out of it, foul smelling as can be felt from the rotted dead erupts from within as it howls in pain.

That is correct, misfortune was only on your one attack Filios. And because of the Bless Weapon, auto-confirmed the crit. Which is good because your confirmation roll missed. Not sure about the sneak attack though. Prone doesn't deny you dexterity bonus, and you're not flanking. Not quite sure how you're getting it? And yes, Degwyn does get an AoO as well.

Sadly Filios strike is followed by three successive misses as the worm-like creature displays an unnatural agility, dodging multiple blows sent it's way.

Grease, Linking for my reference
Bless Weapon

Round 2
Gristav (Attack with longbow, miss)
Degwyn (Attack with glaive, miss)
Keebler (Attack with Crossbow, miss)
Fendahl
Kirrah
Aasimar (Shocked)
Filios
Dakang

I assumed that I was flanking with Degwyn. My tactics did not change from my first attack.

Fendahl and lion were mainly readied for any attack from the rear (Aasimar) or if Dakang tried to bolt.

Seeing the Aasimar shocked, they will move in to assist with combat. Lion stays at the door to guard/ready if any attacks an ally. Fendahl will move up to bed (30' move) and swing on Dakang/worm/thing.

att scimitar-blessed: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 1 = 11
att scimitar-blessed: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 1 = 9 Reroll if needed

dmg scimitar-blessed: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

And misses either way...unless prone AC or whatever is really poor

I guess maybe we should all ratpack it? Gris will close on his next turn.

I assumed that I was flanking with Degwyn. My tactics did not change from my first attack.

During the initial attack, you had went before Dakang, so flat-footed for your attack. During round 2, not so. That's at least what I as assuming. I do see the 'move into flanking position' part of your post though, and moved you accordingly (as flat-footed, also not able to AoO you). That would put you on the bed, fyi.

Fendahl puts another slash into Dakang's bedding as the nimble worm dodges the strike, while Kirrah is set to cover their rear.

Just need Filio's round 2 action.

Grease, Linking for my reference
Bless Weapon

Round 2
Gristav (Attack with longbow, miss)
Degwyn (Attack with glaive, miss)
Keebler (Attack with Crossbow, miss)
Fendahl (Attacks Dakang, miss)
Kirrah (Guarding door, ready attack if anyone attacks an ally)
Aasimar (Shocked)
Filios
Dakang

Round 2, AC: 17, HP: 9/10, Flanking, Sneak Attack

Filios again will attack from a flanking position with Degwyn.

CB ATT: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23
CB DAM: 1d10 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 3 + (2) = 15

nice shot Filios ... hopefully no reroll's on that one

Filios sinks another strike into the creature. In response, it howls out, calling upon the perverse lord it serves, and suddenly another of the creature's seems to emerge from it, though occupying the same space. Enraged, it calls forth even more power, instilling a fear into Filios, attempting to cause him to retreat from the battle.

Filios needs to make a will save or become frightened. On to Round 3. Oh and any attacks against it, please roll me a 1d2 as well.

Grease, Linking for my reference
Bless Weapon
Cause Fear

Round 2
Gristav (Attack with longbow, miss)
Degwyn (Attack with glaive, miss)
Keebler (Attack with Crossbow, miss)
Fendahl (Attacks Dakang, miss)
Kirrah (Guarding door, ready attack if anyone attacks an ally)
Aasimar (Shocked)
Filios (Attack Dakang, hit)
Dakang (Copycat as move, cause fear on Filios as standard)

Will Save:1d20 ⇒ 6

I do not think that it will matter, but if the fear effect is an enchantment, then I will get a +2 to the svae roll.

"Nice shot, Filios," Keebler cheers as the elf's blow is struck. The gnome mutters something under his breath as he reloads his crossbow. "Come on, Korada, don't fail me now," he says as he levels the weapon at Dakang once again.
Archeologist's Luck (Ex) +1

Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 3
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Bloody Gorum, he curses as the shot sails wide of its mark.

"Two of them? Let me make an adjustment...", Gristav says, momentarily conjuring. The splotch of grease over the arrowheaded Koradan Curve corruscates, and crawls, and conquers, spreading over the wall, then the ceiling, the other walls, until all the surfaces not given to man, were denied to demon. "That's much... butter", Gristav jokes.

Silent Image, appears the Grease effect is... well, everyplace wall-ish or ceiling, as much as Gris can illusion, which is (looking) five 10-foot cubes, those nearest the existing Grease. Of course they [i]can cling to it, but it doesn't look that way. And why try? :)

Power Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 - 1 = 23
(+2 flanking, -1 power attack)
Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 2 = 16
(+2 power attack)
1d2: 1d2 ⇒ 1

TWO!!?? An end to this trickery, devil! Degwyn shouts and cuts at what he thinks is the original Dakang worm demon.

"Hrrmm I hope you got it, Degwyn...but just to make sure..."

If the worm demon is still moving, Fendahl motions for Kirrah to move up and attack the worm

lion bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
clone: 1d2 ⇒ 2

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Then Fendahl takes another swing

blessed scimitar: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
clone: 1d2 ⇒ 2

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
crit damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 if appropriate

Gristav utters an incantation and suddenly the grease spell expands and covers all the walls in this chamber, cutting off Dakang from esacping via that route.

Degwyn takes Dakang's moment of distraction and unleashes a powerful strike into his form, only to shatter an illusionary double of the demon. This frees the way for Fendahl to come down on the solid one, a harming strike of his own sinking into the creature.

Keebler and Kirrah launch their own attacks, yet the worm-like body twists around their strikes.

Filios succumbs to Dakang's spell, a horrifying vision filling his mind and forcing the rogue to run. (It's a necromancy spell actually, not enchantment. Also Filios, you need to retreat at this point, I'll let you move how you wish to do so)

Dakang, now furious and unable to retreat, changes his tactics. Creating another illusory double, he then proceeds to use another spell, though Degwyn's swing breaks his concentration and causes him to lose it.

Grease, Linking for my reference
Bless Weapon
Cause Fear

Round 3
Gristav (Silent Image to expand Grease on all walls)
Degwyn (Attack with glaive, hit on image)
Keebler (Attack with Crossbow, miss)
Fendahl (Attacks Dakang, crit)
Kirrah (Attacks Dakang, miss)
Aasimar (Shocked)
Filios (Frightened)
Dakang (Copycat as move, cast's a spell, fails concentration check)

spellcraft+7 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

"It was about to conjure a burst of death magics. But you stopped it. Keep hitting!", Gristav says, shifting for a clearer bowshot.

longbow +3 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
d8+1 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
clone roll 1d2 ⇒ 2

Not sure if it will make it to my turn, but if so...

"HRRHAAR Another clone??? This vile worm is very shifty..."
If the worm demon is still moving, Kirrah will full attack
lion claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 for dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
lion claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 for dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
lion bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 for dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
clone: 1d2 ⇒ 2 (not sure if need a roll for each attack if they shift...assumed cat would keep attacking one target...feel free to roll more if needed)

Then Fendahl takes another swing
blessed scimitar: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
clone: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Degwyn clenches his teeth and swings his glaive in another tight arc aiming to cut down one of the Dakang worms.

target: 1d2 ⇒ 2
power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 - 1 = 11
(+2 flank, -1 power attack)
damage: 1d10 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11
(+2 power attack)

Someone magic up a big fish and let's be rid of these worms!

Frustrated by his inability to puncture Dakang with his shots, Keebler throws the crossbow down and rushes up next to Degwyn. "Maybe I can be of assistance in another way," the gnome says, "Ersceisatn."

Casts resistance on Degwyn.

I am going to need some clarification on the frightened condition. I thought that you would flee, if possible, but you could possibly attack out of fear as well, with a -2. Can I attack with the negative in lieu of fleeing do to my positioning?

I am going to need some clarification on the frightened condition. I thought that you would flee, if possible, but you could possibly attack out of fear as well, with a -2. Can I attack with the negative in lieu of fleeing do to my positioning?

You can attack if you're unable to reatreat. For example, if the hallway was blocked by enemies or you're in a locked room with nowhere to run to. In this case, you can still reatreat out the door. You are able to make acrobatic's checks as appropriate, or take a withdraw action as desire, but it has to be to retreat.

The copycat is one for each attack, as they keep shifting in and out of each other.

Gristav fires another arrow at the vermlek demon, penetrating into it's hide while Fendahl slashes with his scimitar. Between both of their attacks on the creature, it spells a sigh of relief for Filios as the conjured fear leaves him, the worm falling into unconsiousness from it's wounds. The demonic imposter has been defeated.

As it falls, the shocked look on the aasimar faces clears. "You've, you have done it. Thank you for your assistance in this matter."

"Come in, and see, and be certain. There have been... some harsh things said, by me. I resented your blindness, but now... this was no clever man. This beast strove with the powers of the Abyss. Let all your people see this, and cease their arrow-stitched bowing toward Vantian."

Gristav searches the room, mage hand opening any containers from some paces away.

"Hrrmm. Definitely not what I suspected. Certainly turns the outlook of this temple on its head."

Fendahl helps search the bodies for any other clues and to see if any notes or logs implicate any others in the ruse.

search: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

A search of the room reveals several sets of clothes in Dakang's armoire, able to hold his demon-infested size.

Within his desk you find the missing holy texts of Korada. Each are carefully labeled with notes on how to subvert the faith of Korada to the demon lord Sifkesh.

The aasimar come and look over the body of the vermlek demon. "To think that we could have been duped by this creature. We have much to atone for to Korada. How may we repay you all for what you have done for us? We have little of value, I'm afraid."

"No one here wants to loot you. We came to learn. Show us what you can. Let us, together, deduce and record what happened here. So others might have that as a cautionary. Oh! I was asked to watch for a scales! In Andoran, where I am from, such are a symbol of Justice. If the scales we found are not precious to you, carrying them back with your story would... add a sort of weight, to both.", Gristav says, smiling.

I still would appreciate the cleansing Lotus Blossom Ceremony with a token to return to my loved one.

"No one here wants to loot you. We came to learn. Show us what you can. Let us, together, deduce and record what happened here. So others might have that as a cautionary. Oh! I was asked to watch for a scales! In Andoran, where I am from, such are a symbol of Justice. If the scales we found are not precious to you, carrying them back with your story would... add a sort of weight, to both.", Gristav says, smiling.

"You may of course take them. We had not even known of their existence, so will not be missed. It's a little thing for us."

I still would appreciate the cleansing Lotus Blossom Ceremony with a token to return to my loved one.

This is actually my fault. The ceremony to activate the fountain is the Lotus Blossom Ceremony. I didn't properly describe the effects. You could easily have taken a lotus at that time.

Good by me!