The group heals up, and Dreggar peers down the tunnel ahead. From this vantage point, he can't see anything. As you move down the tunnel, the floor slopes steeply, and Dreggar notices that the floor is unnaturally slippery.
As they slide towards the opening, a blinding flash of light engulfs the 4 hapless adventurers with a blinding, glittering dust right before they hit the bottom. The dust blinds both Darkpaw and Dreggar.
Fall dmg:3d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 1) = 7
All around you, you hear the sounds of pathfinders climbing and falling down adjacent chutes, as well as the sounds of major combat coming from ahead. As you pick yourselves up and pull yourselves together, you realize that you are in a giant arena.. hundreds of other combatants fight for their lives all around you against elemental creatures of every shape and size. You draw your weapons and run headlong into battle as two large earth elementals detach themselves from the mob and charge your direction. Fortunately for you, these elementals are cut down by an intercepting group that shot out of a tunnel nearby. In its place rises a huge water elemental!!
That was a mighty quick transition - you called for healing - can those that didn't heal due to not being able to get in a post for healing, heal?
Do we have an amount of time between previous scene and this scene for buffs?
Davorin looks at the monstrosity, not sure what to do with the latest fight. He sighs loudly, "Well, I suppose this isn't getting any better any time soon."
He steps forward slightly to meet the large creature, "I sure wish I could speak Aquan"
Five foot step
Move Action: Know Your Enemy (For +1 AC and CMD) Kn: Planes:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25(DC: 10 + HD)
Move Action: Study Target (+1 to hit and damage)
GM:
The above is for if the transition was as quick as would be indicated by the overseer post. If more than a minute has passed, I'll spend my second move action not to study target, but rather to activate my martial flexibility for the Crane Style again.
GM Note: Current AC = 26 Player Reminder: Crane Style 9-X/10 Rounds
Mostly as Darious said, if we have some time to heal, I want Sarepthta to use my wand on me. And pick the blue scarf in my hand
If allowed:
CLW wand:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 CLW wand:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 CLW wand:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 CLW wand:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 I need to tick off the charges
Well, they said this was a tournament to see who's the mightiest warrior, so hard and weird combats are to be expected answers Jhon as he activates his magic scarf and moves a little to thurst and bite.
swift action to activate Swordmaster´s flair (blue scarf) without spending panache, 5 steep and full round attacks. If I can't have the blue scarf at hand I'll pick it as a move action and not bite.
Davorin: That was a quick transition, but one that was necessary. Shifty's post above was the code word for an advance and I had to do what was necessary. If you haven't, please post a retcon of any healing you would have done prior to dropping down the tunnel. You are meant to drop into the middle of combat and immediately engage the circles of elementals, so no buffing rounds.
Lets see if I can describe this a bit better.
The colossal heaving mass of combatants surges around you, as wave after wave of contestants battle untold scores of elementals of every size and shape. These elementals are lined up shoulder to shoulder in concentric rings, a podium just barely visible behind them. As you enter the fray, the first wave of elementals around the ring begins to break apart as the separate groups break through the circle to engage the second rank.
Water elementals:
Some DR, Immunity to bleed, paralysis, poison, sleep effects, and stunning.
Not subject to critical hits or flanking. Does not take additional damage from precision-based attacks, such as sneak attack.
Elementals do not eat, breathe, or sleep.
Daryus casts shield and preps his sword, while Davorin successfully knows his target.
Sarephta channels out a healing spell.
"Bold May Post"
Sarephta-
Peribras-
~Darkpaw- Blind x7 DC 12 Will negates
Davorin- 26 AC
Jhon- 8 Dmg
Daryus- 7 Dmg, 1 NL, Shield
Elemental
Dreggar- 1 NL, Blind x7 DC 12 Will negates
Jhon heals up before moving down the chute, and comes out of the other side with a scarf in hand. His first thrust is turned aside, but his bite just barely connects. However, Jhon feels his mouth fill with water that just flows right back into the creature. Does not beat DR. Also, Elementals are immune to precision dmg
1d3 ⇒ 1
The Elemental swipes one of its massive "arms" of water at Daryus. The arm hits him heavily, passing around him and coalescing again to strike at Davorin.
Cleave v Daryus:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27 Cleave v Davorin:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
Davorin makes an audible grunt from the damage, "Watch out for it's reach and watery fists. That hits like a runaway carriage full of smaller water elementals."
5' step
Davorin steps up to the creature, battered, bruised, and entirely unsure that this is a good idea. He carefully strikes from his low stance, both hands on his weapon for maximum effect prior to switching back to a shielded style.
Davorin steps in on the elemental, and despite Sarephta's help, is unable to connect with the creature. He does however, feel her healing magic ease some of his wounds.
"Bold May Post"
Sarephta-
Davorin- 28 AC, 10 dmg
Jhon- 8 Dmg
Daryus- 17 Dmg, 1 NL, Shield
Elemental
Peribras-
~Darkpaw- Blind x7 DC 12 Will negates
Dreggar- 1 NL, Blind x7 DC 12 Will negates
I should be at 0 HP damage, as I healed before going down. I spent the 4 charges as I was healed before anyone fall and Sarephta channel
Those things are hard, my teeth are unable to pierce them states Jhon as he makes a small step and relies only in his trusted rapier. [b]Darious, will you help me to flank this creature]
[spoiler=If attacked]
Jhon moves graciously to his side, becoming more difficult to been hit.
spend panache in "Dodging Panache" to obtain +3 AC and move a little to flank it better
Dreggar easily shakes off the glittering dust and takes a defensive stance.
Jhon once again thrusts at the elemental, but is unable to connect!
Fixed HP. Thank you.
Darkpaw remains blinded, and Peribras sends a sling bullet into the fray, which also misses.
Daryus tries to cast a spell to help him, but fails amidst the clamor of battle. He still tries to strike the creature though, and finds that his opponent is very nimble.
The Elemental lets loose a roar of rage at the ceaseless attacks and lashes out with both arms at Daryus. Despite the mans magical shield, both attacks land heavily on the man, knocking him to the ground. With Shield, your AC is 23, correct?
A lone Pathfinder suddenly breaks through the gaping wall of elementals and runs towards the Emissary’s platform, leading the charge. It is Jin-Goro of the Exchange faction!
Cheers erupt from fellow Pathfinders as they rally to keep the gap open whilst the brave and desperate lone figure races forward.
Jin-Goro reaches to touch the platform, but as he does, the Emissary bursts into a maddening laugh, and with a wave of his hand, the platform erupts into a shower of smoke, sparks, and cherry blossoms. Before your eyes, eight monks dressed in the robes of their sifu appear, standing in a circular formation atop the platform. With a calm grace, each one assumes a combat stance. Behind the wall of qinggong disciples, the Sifu again calmly seats himself. He closes his eyes, folds his legs, and sits in the lotus position, awaiting the victors.
As the fiery conflagration engulfs the main podium, the elemental gives ground before the group, withdrawing from the fight. Your exclamations of relief and wonder however, are rudely interrupted by the appearance of a charging wave of monks. One of them peels off and charges for you!
The monk stops, surveying your group as he drinks a vial. Suddenly, his features become blurry and you can't be sure exactly where he is standing!
Potion of Displacement. Every attack must have a 1d100, 50% miss roll, low is bad.
Davorin again focuses himself for the next combat. He closes his eyes, letting go of his knowledge of the crane and focusing on his memories on his combat training with Drandle Dreng. He recalls his trainer's advice, 'When you think about where they aren't, you'll begin to see where they are, that's the art of knowing what's not where it's supposed to be.' When he opens his eyes, Davorin's gaze almost begins to look past his opponent's blurred outline to the real target.
Move Action: Martial Flexibility (Blind-Fighting)
He nods to the monk, while searching his near encyclopedic memory of current events and local history to try to recall who he is fighting. Let's see here, where have I seen him before, he thinks to himself.
Move Action: Know Your Enemy: +1 to hit and damage
1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31(DC = 10 + HD)
GM Note: Current AC: Only 22 Martial Flexibility (Blind-Fight): 9/10 Rounds Remaining Aid (+1 morale attack & fear): Minutes remaining
Well, at least he has a discernible body. Even if it isn't easy to say where he really is. Thinks Jhon glad to see a living opponent as he thrust where the sees the monk. Even if he's not really there
Male NG Halfling Ranger 8 | HP 52 | AC 20 (19) T 15 FF 16 (15) (no buckler) | CMB +9, CMD 23 | F: +9, R: +13, W: +7; +2 vs. fear | Init: +6 | Perc +15, SM +2, (+5 to both w/perceive cues), low-light vision | Speed 20ft | Favored Enemies: Human +4, Undead +2; Favored Terrain: Urban +4, Underground +2 | Spells: 1st (2), 2nd (2) | Woodland Stride
Peribras starts angling for a better shot but lets a bullet lose all the same. The blurred motions throw him off, though, and he misses. Then he reloads.
Peribras sends a missile off into the press of battle, While Sarephta rushes to Daryus and heals him. The man opens his eyes and peers about.
Jhon is able to pick out where his target his, but still is unable to hit the monk.
Dreggar drinks a potion of Blur while Davorin knows his enemy and prepares to fight what he can't see.
The monk nods to Jhon as the only combatant to rush in so far, and steps forward to meet him, fists flying. However, only one blow lands.
Attack:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Attack:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 Attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 Attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
I think someone moved Jackie Chan by accident; I think he was adjacent to me and Davorin must be adjacent to him to attack with his falcata. So I moved him back and then moved me to flank with Davorin. If I was wrong, please change his place and my actions acordingly
Jhon circles around the monk to flank with his friend as he continues attacking, but his rapier allways strikes a few inches away of were the monk really is. Sooner or later your potion will not protect you, and you'll feel the taste of my rapier threatens Jhon to the monk, clearly frustrated by the magic that protects him.
Sorry to confuse you, Jhon. I had moved him but not submitted my post.. I was interrupted before I could finish. Thank you for calling that out though.
Davorin moves in, but isn;t able to hit his target.
Daryus wakes up, and receives another healing from Sarephta.
Dreggar moves closer, studying his target.
Peribras sends another sling into the battle, but cant find his target.
Jhon presses the attack, but is unable to distinguish the real monk.
The monk steps back away from the fight, and points a finger at Jhon, releasing two rays of fire at the Kitsune. They both strike hard, leaving his fur and finery scorched and burned!
Peribras: Thank you for reminding me of that.. with the traveling and all, I was doing my best just to keep a post a day up. By my count, Darkpaw still has 2/7 rounds left of the blindness.
Across the arena, monks begin to fall under the overwhelming press of combatants!
Davorin and Peribras each try to hit the monk with equal failures.
Sarephta channels out more healing energy to her team, healing Daryus and Jhon
Dreggar keeps the press up, but with equal results.
Jhon and Daryus step in, trying to pin down the monk. Unfortunately, they both miss.
Jhon miss:1d100 ⇒ 33 Attack:1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 2 = 27
Daryus:1d100 ⇒ 80 Attack:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Hemmed in, the monk lashes out with his fists at Davorin.
Attack:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 Attack:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 Attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 Attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Good point on the reach I forgot about that for you.
Personally I am not sure that the ray attacks give AOO's separate from the spellcasting AOO due to the duration being instaneous. The spell description does say "like", but that doesn't mean "same as". The description also says both rays go off simultaneously. I will split the odds with you, and err on your side as much as I can: One AOO for the spell casting, and one AOO for the rays.
Unfortunately, The first AOO doesn't meet AC, and the second AOO doesn't meet miss percentage.
Jhon finally manages to land a blow, drawing his rapier back with the tip bloody!
Edit: Peribras: I missed the fact that you were rolling a 1d2 not a 1d100.. Your last sling hit!
At first glance, Peribras' sling bullet missed, but as the monk dives and dodges, it becomes apparent that the man is indeed bleeding prior to Jhons thrust!
Davorin grunts when the fist hits him. He shakes his head at his continued poor performance, It's always at the worst when my skills fail me, he mutters under his breath.
He focuses himself once again, this time studying his target even more carefully, I will find a way through your defenses, he thinks to himself.
Move Action: Studied Target (+1 further Attack/Damage) Standard Action: Falcata Attack (2-handed, Power Attack, Know Your Enemy, Studied Target, Aid, Flank)
Aasimar Cleric 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20; Tch 12; FF 18 | F +7; R +4; W +7 | CMB+7; CMD 19 | Speed 30 ft | Init +4 (roll twice) | +1 Longspear: +8 (1d8+7/x3) | Perc +15
Sarephta nods in acknowledgement to Jhon and moves up on the left flank to support her companions, but the monk is too quick and her attack easily dodged.
"Don't worry my friends, he drank a potion - that magical effect can't last much longer." Davorin interjects, remembering a thing or two about the operation of magical potions. "Then he'll at least not be just a blur in front of our eyes."
As a 3rd level spell effect in potion form, it should be gone after his next action, so there's that at least.
Jhon: Thank you for understanding, and I was trying to cut some slack with that 50 hitting. :-)
Davorin manages to land a spectacular blow on the monk, making him cry out as the blade bites deep.
Dreggar, Peribras, and Sarephta do not fare so well though, as they are all unable to mark their target!
The monk shudders, almost dropping to a knee under the effects of both the damage and an unseen force that seems to be draining his power. He comes back into focus.. just in time to pass out at your feet!!
I will give you a round to recover and reset yourselves before the next monk comes in. Also, with the code grey conditions set, I expect the game to wrap up before I can get my next post in. More to come, but post any healing or preparations for the next round. Darkpaw is back in the game as well. Initiative order and tracker are in the spoiler. If Shifty hasn't called the game, please make a post for this as well!
Just in case!:
As the party takes a well earned moment to catch their breath, they look around. The few remaining monks left standing are all looking worn and tired. It seems that they may be connected somehow.. loosing individual strength as their numbers fall to the overwhelming odds before them. Suddenly, another monk moves out from the dust and engages you!
