Gameday VII Carimac's Assault on Absalom (Inactive)

Game Master CariMac

Kennick tries again to add shock to the attacks.

But one of the lever's break in this hands.

umd: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

But the Pathfinders seem to have the dragon on the defensive and that boosts his spirits.

"Nice work the dragon seems to be faltering!"

Pathfinders pour through the broken gate into a sanctum teeming with fiends. In two towers that flank the large room, lesser demons furiously work levers and cranks to load ballistae of Abyssal steel and demon sinew to fire wicked bolts upon the charging Pathfinders. Atop a tall platform stands a demon much larger than any other, chanting and weaving dark energies to open what looks like an extradimensional portal.

This room is the command center of Thurl’s demonic army. The 20-foot-tall round platform in the room has the inverted pentagram of Baphomet on it, and the smaller, 5-foot-tall square platform resting on this central platform bears the symbol of Baphomet: a minotaur’s head. Both symbols are painted in blood.

The side platforms are also 20 feet tall, and the ceiling rises to a height of 40 feet.

The largest of the demons is Koth’Vaul’s glabrezu vassal Katazuul, who has called a great number of lesser demons from the Abyss to defend the siege castle. Katazuul bears a glowing symbol on her chest.

Having realized that Absalom’s forces have penetrated the siege tower’s defenses, Katazuul has started a summoning ritual, hoping to bring more glabrezus to the Material Plane to thwart the assault.

Your handler appears in front of you with her ever present clipboard. "It's too dangerous for you to attack the demons head on. We'd like you to choose between two tasks. Disrupting the ongoing ritual and using the ballistae to dispatch other demons."

Which would you like to do? If you move quickly enough you may get more chances to choose a task."

Once we stopped the robot fight, Christina would of refused to continue.

Knowlege planes dc 17: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
The runes signify the demon’s obedience to an entity called Koth’Vaul
Knowlege planes dc 14: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
[b]If the portal is allowed to open fully, not only will it allow more demons to enter; it would also flood a large swath of the Cairnlands with unholy energy that could kill large numbers of Absalom’s defenders.

I think closing that portal is most important. My vote is to disrupt that ritual!

I think this is the most combats in a single day I have seen in a Pathfinder Society mission. I am running low on summon monsters and I have never come close!

Kahwen rushes through the gates alongside his newfound companions. He stops once he has passed through the threshold, his beak hanging open as he looks around at the literal chaos. He has fought a couple dragons as a Pathfinder and considers that one of his great achievements. Facing a demon or devil is another item on his list of things to accomplish. But he feels like he is not properly prepared for this.

His gaze slowly turns to Nigel and stares at him, seemingly uncomprehendingly.

Just as slowly he nods, closing his beak and gulping visibly, the feathers of his neck rippling. "Yes disrupt the ritual."

Oiur's wide-eyed, worried gaze reflects flashes of magic and steel from the chamber's conflict. "Yes. Yes yes yes. We'd better get to it."

They unsling their earth breaker, slam its head into the ground, and place an arm on Kahwen's shoulder. Oiur's touch still seems to resonate with weapon's impact, and arcane vibrations ripple up the tengu's arm. They repeat the actions, this time placing a hand on their own chest. Both Pathfinders now thrum with bolstering energy.

"Forewarned is forearmed. Let's hope it's enough!"

Casting heroism on myself and Kahwen; lasts 40 minutes, +2 morale bonus to attack rolls, saves, and skill checks!
Note that this'll stack with the attack-related rage bonuses, since that's a morale bonus to Str.

Kahwen puts his arm around Oiur in return briefly before they move on. He notices immediately the effects, though he thinks it is only comradely bolstering.

He stands taller and even puffs up somewhat, looking much bigger (almost as big as a human, actually.)

"Let's go get 'em!" he calls out to his companions, sword out and looking for someone to stop the old fashioned way.

Kennick tries to figure out about the demons.

knowledge planes: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

"Stopping the ritual sounds great"

I jumped you ahead an encounter. We're at the Gatehouse. I'm so sorry. We'll keep the votes for the next section and move straight in. Oiur you can change your buffing action if you wish.

This gatehouse is teeming with horrid fiends, and a seasoned Venture-Captain orders the Pathfinders to engage the enemy: '“Greenhorns, kill those snipers in the towers! Experienced Pathfinders, kill me some babaus and nabasus! Tough-as-nails veterans, kill that bucket-headed abomination on the stairs!”

Our Pathfinders hear movement to the north, and move that way. There are three enemies waiting for them.

Round 1
Initiative Kahwen: 23
Demons 2: 19
Initiative Mely Ara: 16
Initiative Oiur: 13
Initiative Kennick: 11
Demon: 8
Initiative Eugressia: 7
Initiative Nigel Flit: 6

Kahwen is up. Know planes for the baddies.

I'll stick with the buffs! 40 minutes should cover plenty of time :)

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 to know things about our opponents.

With all his usual caution (very little) and hesitation (almost none) Kahwen surges to the fray. He is careful to stick to the wall, remaining out of reach of his surprised foes before darting back toward one. Attacking this one to the side should, hopefully keep him from being overrun by the other two, especially as his companions move in.

Still, he knows that he might be in a precarious position and is careful to defend himself as much as possible while he strikes.

Elven Curve Blade plus Heroism minus Fighting Defensively: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 - 4 = 17
Slashing plus Sneak Attack: 1d10 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + (3, 4) = 19

Kennick looks at the bad guys.

know planes: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Mely stumbles and drags herself over the debris, trying not to completely collapse atop the remains of their robot friend. She balances there like a newborn deer, but it gives her a view of the creatures, and she tries to see if she can recognize them. "Snipers... right. Be careful Kahwen... but kick their abyssal butts!"

Knowledge Planes 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Knowledge Planes 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

It looks like there are 2 types on the map, so here are 2 checks!

Oiur and Kennick learn they are two different types of demons.

Mely learns the one in the center is called a Schir Demon, and is evil.

Kahwen moves up and swings at the left most demon. His sword connects and does quite a bit of damage. 19 DMG

The demon in front of Kahwen attacks him with both of it's claws.
Both attacks miss.

The other similar demon moves up and points at Mely. "Stop" he says as he casts a spell.

Round 1
Initiative Kahwen: 23
Demons 2: 19 19 DMG
Initiative Mely Ara: 16
Initiative Oiur: 13
Initiative Kennick: 11
Demon: 8
Initiative Eugressia: 7
Initiative Nigel Flit: 6

Melly, Oiur, Kennick Go

Will Save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

The surface of Mely's mind is a pool of water, but the demon's command fails to cause the slightest ripple in it. "No, I don't think I shall." She gives the demon a mocking wave and takes a few steps forward, letting herself peer around the corner of the tower entrance so she can catch sight of Kahwen again. "The Duke of Thunder shall guide our attacks, let's clear this flank."

A wand is drawn out of her belt and she holds it up, a blessing of her god suffusing the area.

5 ft adjust, move to draw her bless wand, and standard to activate it.

Bless:+1 Atk and saves vs fear

Mely's magic washes over Oiur, and the confidence thrumming through their body takes on the tenor of rolling thunder. They dash into the chamber, pivot their whole body on their planted left heel, and carry the whirlwind motion through into monstrous slam against the demon's chest.

Attack, heroism: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 = 27 bless doesn't stack, but the flavor's still present!
Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 4) + 5 = 15

"Demon's beware we're coming for you!"

Kennick casts shield to boost his defenses and moves up.

Mely laughs at the demon which makes it angry and blesses the party. Oiur moves up and sends the demon back to it's home plane with an amazing attack.

Kennick casts shield on himself, and moves closer.

The Shiur demon moves up to Egressia and swings at her with his halberd. It connects. 14 DMG

Eugressia I need a Fort Save, please.

Round 1
Bless Is Up
Initiative Kahwen: 23
Demons 2: 19 Dead DMG
Initiative Mely Ara: 16
Initiative Oiur: 13
Initiative Kennick: 11
Demon: 8
Initiative Eugressia: 7 14 DMG Fort Save
Initiative Nigel Flit: 6

Fort save save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Eugressia sways from the demon's blow, blood flowing from the wound. She takes a step back, and her eyes flash with lightning.

"You may be strong, but how well do you protect your mind?"

Mind Thrust 2!: 4d8 ⇒ (8, 2, 7, 6) = 23

DC 16 Will save for half damage

Sorry guys, but I am going to suck for the next fight or few. This character is not very useful without summon monster and I only have 2 uses left.

Nice going with the first guy. I don't think I have the strength right now to pull more friends in right now... but I can try this. Nigel conjures a ball of acid to throw at the near by demon, though it is unlikely to hit.

acid splash (touch, bless): 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 - 4 - 4 = 12
-4 for shooting into melee, -4 for shooting through an ally.
damage (acid): 1d3 ⇒ 3

Standard action to cast acid splash

***OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT***

Teams of Pathfinders wielding battering rams crash against the inner gates again and again until, with a decisive crack, the doors shatter inward. The Pathfinders can now enter the castle’s inner reaches as waves of reinforcements arrive to help finish off the defenders outside.

Table GMs, the Open Gates condition on page 29 is in effect.

Eugressia I need a Spell Resistance roll please.

Nigel's attack at the Schir demon does hit, but doesn't appear to do any damage to the creature.

Round 2
Initiative Kahwen: 23
Demons 2: 19 Dead DMG
Initiative Mely Ara: 16
Initiative Oiur: 13
Initiative Kennick: 11
Demon: 8
Initiative Eugressia: 7 14 DMG
Initiative Nigel Flit: 6

Kahwen Go

caster level check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

I'm assuming the Schir has reach? If not, ignore the acrobatics check.

"Fine work, Friend Oiur! As you said, we should stick together! Let's go help our Companions!" The thrill of battle has clearly overtaken Kahwen and it doesn't hurt that his attitude is being magically boosted by 2 of his fellow pathfinders.

"How dare you attack Friend Eugressia, fiend?!" he calls out as he barrels across the room at the Schir.

As he gets within reach of the creature's weapon, he actually does a barrel roll, leaping into the air and using his momentum and the lift and angles of his very wing like arms to corkscrew through the air before landing in front of him.

Acrobatics plus Heroism: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 = 19

He takes hold of his sword with both hands as he regains his footing and draws it up in a long sweeping slash.

Elven Curve Blade plus Heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 = 23
Slashing: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

No reach. It's a 5 foot weapon. We'll finish this combat you all are so close to taking these gents out.

Eugressia's Mind Thrust makes it past the will of the demon, and he screams in pain.

Kahwen moves in and slices him across the chest, and he screams again. [ooc]10 DMG

The remaining demon looks at Kahwen. Drop your weapon.

Demon Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Round 2
Initiative Kahwen: 23
Demons 2: 19 Dead DMG
Initiative Mely Ara: 16
Initiative Oiur: 13
Initiative Kennick: 11
Demon: 8 33 DMG
Initiative Eugressia: 7 14 DMG
Initiative Nigel Flit: 6

Kennick as a swift action empowers his weapon then moves to the remaining demon. But he slips on some of the rubble.

I hope this works.

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Mely stands firm even as the demon encroaches on the casters and takes a swipe at Eugressia. With a flick of her wrist another wand snaps into her other hand and she activates it. "Keep up with those fancy mind tricks, I'll fix you right up." She reaches out and brushes her hand across Eugressia's injury, sealing up a large portion of the gash.

She takes a hesitant breath and does her best to make her small frame appear larger as she steps up and tries to shield Eugressia and Nigel from the demon's blows. "This is probably a bad idea, kill it fast please."

Swift to use my wrist sheath to draw my CLW wand, standard to activate it and use it on Eugressia, and 5 ft adjust to stand in front of the demon.

CLW Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Oiur steps up and swings at the schir!

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 = 22Possibly flanking if Mely threatens, but I haven't included it.
Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 2) + 5 = 12

Oiur's attack hits the Schir demon, and it disappears back into it's own plane.

Round 2/3
Initiative Kahwen: 23
Demons 2: 19 Dead DMG
Initiative Mely Ara: 16
Initiative Oiur: 13
Initiative Kennick: 11
Initiative Eugressia: 7 7 DMG
Initiative Nigel Flit: 6

Eugressia, Nigel, and Kahwen are up[/ooc]

"A fine hit Friend Ouir. Just one left!" Kahwen says.

He runs behind the Skald, then the Magus in the group, turning and heading toward the statue before cutting toward the demon. He does not stop when he gets close enough but tumbles into a cartwheel to avoid any incoming attacks before landing behind the demon and attacking before it can adapt to his presence.

Acrobatics plus Heroism to Avoid AoO: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 2 = 23

Elven Curve Blade plus Heroism plus Flanking: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 21
Slashing plus Sneak Attack plus Dirty Fighter: 1d10 + 7 + 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (5, 6) + 1 = 20

With that attack Kahwen sends the last enemy into the abyss.

Our Pathfinders rush through the gates, and decided to disrupt the ritual.

The rush to the corner where several creatures are doing animal and blood sacrifices.

Round 1
Kahwen: 24
Oiur: 20
Kennick: 19
Aspirant: 16
Nigel Flit: 12
Mely Ara: 10
Eugressia: 5+
Tieflings 2: 5

I moved you closer on the map. Kahwen, Oiur, and Kennick: Go!

I know you want to do the check it's Know Planes.

"I don't know what you're doing, but I know it's not good and we're going to stop you!" Kahwen declares to the people performing their dark rituals.

He rushes past one before they can react and hacks at them with a spinning cut.

Elven Curve Blade plus Heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 = 19
Slashing plush Sneak Attack: 1d10 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + (4, 6) = 21

Knowledge (planes: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 to know things about enemies/what's going on!
"Second verse, same as the first?" Oiur stomps forward to support their tengu companion.

Earth breaker, heroism, flanking: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 27
Damage plus boosted Aid Token: 2d6 + 5 + 2d8 ⇒ (6, 5) + 5 + (1, 4) = 21

If Kahwen's attack somehow downed the first enemy, I'd instead move southeast and start Raging Song!

Kahwen's blade bites deep into the Red skinned cultist, a deranged look in his eye as he grins viciously at Kahwen. "More, MORE! BLOOD FOR KOTH'VAUL! SACRIFICE ME!" Oiur comply's with the CAMBION DEMON's Request, spilling blood and gore into the ritual circle.

Oiur, what would you like to know about a Cambion Demon? Melee Stuff? Spell Stuff? Dealer's Choice?

Round 1
Kahwen: 24
Oiur: 20
Kennick: 19
Scary Cambion Demon: 16
Nigel Flit: 12
Mely Ara: 10
Eugressia: 5+
Cambion Demons! 2 1: 5

Hey Guys! CariMac is going to be out of town for a few days, so I'm going to get you through the rest of this fight!

Kennick moves closer to Oiur and slashes at the demon

attack +1 scimitar: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Kennick's blade is turned by the Cambion's remarkably tough skin, as What appears to be the Leader of these rituals draws a Wicked Glaive from his back while approaching. "Your Blood will fuel the ritual to unleash the Abyss!"
MWK Glaive!: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 Damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Confirm?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Damage: 2d10 + 12 ⇒ (1, 10) + 12 = 23
Well, this is a rough start!

The demon's approach finishes with a powerful strike, catching a sensitive spot beneath Oiur's armor, leaving a Nasty wound.

Round 1
Kahwen: 24
Oiur: 20 -35, Staggered (at 0 HP)
Kennick: 19
Scary Cambion Demon: 16
Nigel Flit: 12
Mely Ara: 10
Eugressia: 5+
Cambion Demons! 2 1: 5

At seeing the glaive sink into Oiur, Eugressia undergoes a strange transformation. Her eyes flash with lightning, her hair crackles with electricity, and her voice takes on strange undertones of storm winds.

"DON'T HURT MY FRIEND!"

Swift action to enter first round of dark half

Mind Thrust II vs the one that hit Oiur: 4d8 ⇒ (3, 7, 6, 8) = 24 + 1 bleed damage

DC 17 Will save for half damage

Mely visibly recoils from Eugressia's sudden outburst, then puts her hands up and takes several staggered steps away from the very, very angry woman. "Um, why didn't anyone tell me she gets this scary when she's mad?!"

Once she feels far away enough to not be at immediate risk from psychic backlashes, Mely will turn her attention to the utterly thrashed Oiur. "Hang on, By the Duke I can fix this!" She holds out her tattooed palm and a burst of holy light fills the room.

Move to new location, then standard to channel, selecting out the enemies.

Channel Healing: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7

The will of Ranginori helps to seal Oiur's wounds, who looks a little less worse for wear.

Eugressia's Mental Thrust meets with a bit of Disruption, as she tries to crush the Cambion Demon's mind with her own will! Please roll Spell Resistance for me!

Round 1
Kahwen: 24
Oiur: 20 -28, Thanks Mely!
Kennick: 19
Scary Cambion Demon: 16
Nigel Flit: 12
Mely Ara: 10
Eugressia: 5+ Need an SR Check
Cambion Demons! 2 1: 5

caster level check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Woo-hoo!

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Blood streams from the Eyes and Mouth of the well armored Demon, as the furious Eugressia pushes through it's defenses!

Round 1
Kahwen: 24
Oiur: 20 -28, Thanks Mely!
Kennick: 19
Scary Cambion Demon: 16 -24, but still kicking!
Nigel Flit: 12
Mely Ara: 10
Eugressia: 5+
Cambion Demons! 2 1: 5

I think I would rather you guys have an opportunity to finish this combat! Nigel, when you get back, feel free to take your action!
Nigel wrestles with himself for a moment, thinking about how to react, before the lesser Cambion takes a few swipes at Kennick.
Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Claw: 1d20 ⇒ 7 Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Round 2
Kahwen: 24
Oiur: 20 -28, Thanks Mely!
Kennick: 19 -4
Scary Cambion Demon: 16 -24, but still kicking!
Nigel Flit: 12
Mely Ara: 10
Eugressia: 5+
Cambion Demons! 2 1: 5

A 20 actually hits me, exactly. The number in parenthesis is my AC when fighting defensively.

Kahwen can't maneuver into a position to strike at one of his targets' weak spots. But that doesn't mean he can't do some damage. He steps up to one of the demons and slashes at it.

Elven Curve Blade plus Heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24
Slashing: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Kahwen's attack provides just enough interference for Oiur to stagger backwards, the power of Ranginori thundering alongside their frantic heartbeat. They fumble for a wand of glossy red stone, hold it in trembling fingers, and cough the command word—flecks spatter the ground before them. The edges of Oiur's wound knit closed.

Their eyes are drawn, as always, to the flickering light of Eugressia's transformation. Save me.

Ouch! 5 ft. step, move action to retrieve wand, standard to use activate.
Cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

I am so sorry guys! My laptop charger decided to fall out of my bag at work on Friday and stay under my desk all weekend, breaking off my connection till today! I am really sorry for holding you all up!

Nigel casts his all too familiar summoning spell to make a strong earth elemental appear, ready for battle!

Standard action to use Summon Monster II SLA (1/6)

The earth elemental finishes forming flanking lesser demon. It attempts to slam it!

Slam (powerattack, flanking): 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13
damage (B): 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Standard action to attack once.

bow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Kennick tries to hit with his bow

Copied from the Spoiler above! Missed the window by a few minutes.

Nigel's Earth Elemental pops into existence just in time to distract the Well-Armored Cambion so that Kahwen can find a juicy target for a well timed slash.

Kennick's arrow bounces of Thick rubbery skin, before the Armored Cambion takes a step back, and swings his glaive. "May the touch of Koth-Vaul take hold on you!"
MWK Glaive!: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 2 = 26 Damage!: 1d10 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 6 = 22
After his powerful swing, his eyes drift upward, as he falls to the ground with a CLANG.

Round 2
Kahwen: 24 -26, Unconscious, at -8 by my count
Oiur: 20 -20
Kennick: 19 -4
Scary Cambion Demon: 16 -43, Bleeding out!
Nigel Flit: 12
Mely Ara: 10
Eugressia: 5+
Cambion Demons! 2 1: 5

No! Kahwen! ... Sometimes I wish my magic would allow me to tap into the healing parts of conjuration magic. Nigel moves into a better position to cast a spell next round.