Ith's The Beggar's Pearl (PFS, IC) (Inactive)

Game Master ithuriel

Stealth 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Stealth 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

He he, a blind rat could have heard me.

Stealth:1d20 - 5 ⇒ (18) - 5 = 13

Stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The woman on the throne shoos away the little blue guy rubbing her temples and stretches slowly. "Ah good. I thought you might try to leave without saying good bye, but I see you saved me the trouble of tracking you down." She swivels around and grabs a rapier leaning against the throne as she stands.

Inits:

The lady 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Wadi 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Sekhemre 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Khedon 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Alie 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Dakram 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Kayluss 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Mites 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Sekhemre 20
Dakram 18+
The Lady 18
Mites 18 (delayed)
Alie 18-
Khedon 11
Wadi 7
Kayluss 2

The mites flank the elven woman uncertainly, obviously waiting for her cue.

Ith, could I get an idea of distances here? How far away are they? It sounds like the mites are adjacent to the woman?

Sekhemre gives a malicious grin, moves forward 30', and throws a bomb at the elf (which will hopefully catch both mites as well, based on the room description?).

"I have your goodbye right here!"

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 (touch)

Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 (adjacent creatures also take 4 points of damage, DC 14 Reflex save for half; no save for the direct hit)

Sorry- I should have mentioned that above. They are about 125 feet away from you all at the moment. This room is quite large (the center area is 30 wide of clear space with tables making the border of that clear space.) I'll get a map up tomorrow after work.
For now you have time to move in (run action is a possibility) or prepare. Bows and some spells might manage an attack from where you are.

Here's the map: Ballroom

I want to make sure people can actually see it to avoid mix ups during a critical moment.
Best solution- use that map to sketch out the room on graph paper and track the movements and stuff.
Otherwise- Make sure you can at least see the posted copy of the map for grid purposes. If you can't see photobucket from work or wherever you post, let me know and I can email you a copy of the jpg.

I don't plan on reposting the map round by round unless I need to clear things up.

-You can ignore all the guys with red boxes around them. They are passed out or too intoxicated to interfere.

-There are enough candlelit chandeliers and torches to consider the room to be mostly lit. Let's say the area outside the ring of tables is shadowy (rows 4 and 13 in the main area of the ballroom) which will allow for stealth/grant concealment. Of course be aware that opponents with darkvision negate the possibility of using dim light for stealth or concealment.

-This room rises to a height of 25 feet.

Sekhemre and Dakram can go now.

*sigh* well that was a waste of a perfectly good post :-(

I don't suppose I can reserve the right to use it for my first actual non-movement action?

Sekhemre will wordlessly down his mutagen, causing his form to warp, twist, and elongate in a rather disturbing fashion (motivating dexterity, so I am currently AC 24), and move 30' straight ahead into the room...

No problem. Use those rolls once you are close enough to take that action.

With Sekhemre's charge the mites both shake off their stupor and race to meet him shouting gibberish and snapping their jaws. Midway they stop and as if seized by violent seizures begin to stamp and stare daggers at the two closest pathfinders.

The elf continues to rise from her throne until her feet leave the ground and she glides forward feet trailing just above the tiles with her back arched. She unfurls a scroll and begins reciting words of power in an unfamiliar language. Finally she drops the scroll and lets it flutter to the floor while she grasps a blackened silver symbol around her neck and reaches out to lay a hand on one of the mites. You might not be able to understand the language, but the closing invocation to "LAMASHTU!" was unmistakable. As her linen shift blows around you can see that the woman is wearing an armored breastplate.

Mites move forward to AA7 and Z9.
The lady flies to BB8 and touches the mite in AA7.
Sekhemre and Kayluss: Will saves DC 10
Spellcraft DC 18 to ID the spell.

I delayed Dakram. He can now jump back in the init. Everyone can act now.

Will:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Double Move to P9

Khedon drops his pack, thinking "Won't need this if we don't survive" and moves forward.
Double-Move to P10

Alie begins casting her favorite arcane spell, hoping to eliminate both mites so that the rest of the squad could deal with the elf.

Begin casting Sleep. Should be able to target both mites. Will save DC 18.

Will save 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14

Spellcraft 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Round 2 action: Sekhemre will double move forward 60', getting to X7.

Double move to R,9

Forgot to roll Spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17...close, but no cigar

I forgot Spellcraft roll as well.

Spellcraft 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

The woman's invocation calls upon a different goddess than what he has seen in the past, but the basic ritual remains the same.

Sekhemre

I'm going to dmnpc Dakram this turn to keep things moving. Let us know when you are back D.

Dakram sprints into the ballroom with a blade in each hand.

Double move to Q7

The mites both draw daggers and veer away from Sekhemre only to turn at the last second charging him from either side. They stab wildly at the Osirian alchemist who nimbly whirls out of the way of one blade and leaps over the other.

Taking advantage of the distraction, the elven priestess lands lightly and hisses, "Oh you are interesting! I'm going to enjoy walking your dreams... and nightmares." At that she charges Sekhemre. Mid-stride her face splits open down the center like a venus fly trap lined with needle-like teeth and a tentacle sitting in place of her tongue lashes around blindly.

Mite 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Mite 2 (flanking): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Elf (charge): 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
Frightful Presence Aura DC 14 or panicked vs Sekhemre and the mites. Save = immune for 1 hour.
Mite 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Mite 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

PC's up now.

Can you give coordinates for the Mites and Elf? My mental picture of placement doesn't seem to jibe with their actions, so I need to understand what they're doing.

Will Save: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14

Phew. Stop targeting my worst save! :-P

Sekhemre's resolve remains firm.

Knowledge (Arcana/Nature) on the creature? 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

"I know not what you are, creature, but your reign of terror ends today!"

Round 3 action:

Sekhemre 5' steps back, and then targets the *thing* in the middle (Touch 17, 9 points of damage (no save). The two mites take splash damage (4 points of damage, DC 14 Reflex save for half).

Regarding the spell that was cast:

"She cast Aid on the mite! It will be substantially harder to kill, now!"

Wadi rushes up, Move 30' and careful not to catch the other party members in the blast, chants a magical phrase, and gouts of feiry flame shoot from his outstretched hands. Cast Burning Hands Reflex save DC 14 half, damage 1d4 ⇒ 3

Ah damn. Thought I had posted their coordinates.
Mite 1: X6
Sekhemre: X7
Mite 2: X8
Lady: Y7
Wadi: V9

I had Sek off by one on my map (X8) so my description may have been slightly off as only one of the mites needed to veer away. Basically I had them move to avoid AoO's because I'm a bastard.

The fire erupting from Wadi's hands completely engulfs the mite closest to him. It shrieks and flails about in blind terror.

Mite 2: Reflex 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Sekhemre barely has time to recoil in revulsion before he blinks and the elven priestess is driving her rapier at him. He easily bats it aside, but for a moment he isn't sure what just happened. Did he really just see that?
For the record, no one else did. She simply charged him with her rapier. No tentacle face.
Sek is immune to this effect for 1 hour.

His mind racing to explain what just happened the alchemist tries to put the pieces together.

Khedon moves forward (to Q10) and begins to cast
Summon Monster I

The sleep spell kicks off during you guys phase so...

Mite Will vs Sleep DC 18 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Let me know which mite you wanted to hit- same save. The way they are placed you can only hit one, or if you included Sekhemre in the target area- him, a mite and the Lady.

Dm, I will hit the one not involved with Sek, as I don't want to put him to sleep by mistake.

Round 2 Action

Hindered by his armor Kayluss rushes forward but is unable to reach the combatants. Instead he hurls his spear at one of the mites taking care not to hit an ally.

move to U,6
Attack Mite(x,6):1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 - 4 = 20
Damage:1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Confirm Critical:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage:1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Alie> They are both involved with Sek. He is in a square with one mite north, one mite south, and the elf to the east. I got your intention though. Since Kayluss just completely skewered the one to the north, let's say you got the badly burned one to the south.

Kayluss> You got him either way, but if you want to seal the deal spear is x3 on a crit.

It's a short spear

Dakram edges back into the shadows along the outer wall putting a table between him and the priestess at the same time. From there he hurls a dagger at the woman, but it flies wide.

Kayluss on the other hand throws his short spear directly into the chest of one of the mites flanking Sekhemre. It buries itself up to the shaft and hangs there quivering while the little blue man looks down at it in astonishment before toppling over twitching. His companion continues to scream from the hideous burns covering it from head to toe, but curiously one of his screams transforms into a yawn at the last second and he slumps to the floor mid-snore.

The lady hesitates as if reassessing the situation, then steps back grasping her blackened amulet and begins gesturing wildly with her rapier. Her eyes dart around madly and her lips curl back more than they rightly should. Spittle flies from her mouth as she calls down curses upon you. "And when I stalk through the darkest hours of your dreams, you shall know me and you shall live and breathe fear! As I flay the skin from your living bones and feed it to you, you shall thank me and beg The Mother's release, but it shall not be granted! You will scream my name, Lady Morilaeth!, until your throat is cracked and raw, but you shall not wake!"

Dakram: Thrown dagger (into melee) 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 4 = 3
Lady Morilaeth:
Five foot step to Z7
Free Action: Fear Aura 60 ft DC 14 (That is everyone except Alie)
This is a different fear effect; Sekhemre is not immune to this one. Failure = you are shaken anytime you come within 60 ft of Lady Morilaeth for the next 24 hours.

Standard Action: Cast Bane, 50 ft radius. Will DC 13. (That is again, everyone except Alie.)
If you failed the first one, you will take a -2 on this one from being shaken. It is an enchantment so elves will get their racial bonus.
Failure = -1 on attack rolls and saves vs fear effects.

Dakram - Will 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17
Dakram - Will (+2 elves vs enchantment) 1d20 + 0 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 0 + 2 = 19

And it is back to you buys now. Round 3.
Khedon's summoned creature appears and can attack now, just let me know where and what it is.

Will save Fear Aura DC 14 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5, now Shaken

Will Save Bane DC 13 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 - 2 = 13

Khedon ignores the curses for the prattle they are.
Will Save vs Fear Aura: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
"Parlor Tricks? Beneath all of us, I'm afraid."
Will Save vs Bane: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
He is, however affected by the more traditional spellcasting. he move forward, but does not engage.
Move to W9, Hold action to use an acid dart if she attempts to cast again

Meanwhile, a Celestial Hound appears behing the 'Lady' AA7 and attacks, Smiting Evil
Augmented Celestial Hound: Bite-1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9..almost certainly a miss, sigh.

Will vs. Fear:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Will vs. Bane:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7(possibly -2)

Kayluss is unfazed by the women's trick but feels himself nauseated as her spell washes over him.
Fighting past the sickness he roars as he charges forward and in one swift motion draws Ixthalos and slices at the elven witch.
Charge to Y,6
Attack:1d20 + 7 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 - 1 = 25
Damage:1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Will Save (Fear Aura): 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (20) - 2 = 18

Will Save (Bane): 1d20 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) - 2 + 2 = 14

Sekhemre laughs off the Elven witch's rantings.

"I fear you not. It is time for *you* to burn!"

(As posted earlier, 17 touch, 9 points of fire damage)

WAdi fights the feeling as best he can, but it is no use. He feels badly shaken by this, so he instead readies to use his elemental abilities to strike her down, should she choose to flee.

Ready action to fire Elemental Ray at Lady Morilaeth, Ranged touch 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 1 - 2 = 8, damage 1d6 ⇒ 2 Fire

Alie double moves into the room, trying to determine where her magic might be most effective.

Alie rushes into the room as fast as her short legs can move. Khedon finishes his summoning and readies another spell. The celestial hound he called appears in a flash of light and immediately snaps at one of the elven woman's legs. She sidesteps it with ease. Wadi also prepares another evocation and waits for the moment to strike. Kayluss drives in slashing downward at Lady Morilaeth. His blade bites into her shoulder skips across the breastplate and tears a long gash down her thigh. As fast as his blade passes through her flesh it nearly seals up again in its wake. In the end she is left with a long cut down her thigh, but it is much more shallow that such a grievous wound should have been. She focuses on Kayluss and smiles madly as another dagger from Dakram whizzes past her. She opens her mouth to say something, but at that instant Sekhemre's bomb crashes into her midsection and engulfs her in roaring flames. The linen shifts burn away like cobwebs in the intense heat and the woman screams out in pain... or ecstasy(?) before the fire burns out in a flash revealing her tall gaunt form in the breast plate and pale leather shorts, her skin charred and blackened, hair burned away. She staggers away from the Andoran warrior, black skin already flaking away to reveal healthy pale white skin beneath. New glossy black hair begins to sprout from her scalp and the cut on her leg continues to heal. Without a word she grasps her silver amulet and calls on her god...

Wadi hurls a ray of fire at her, but it roars past without connecting.

At that point both readied actions have been triggered.
Need rolls for Khedon's acid dart, but she is channeling so since it can't be disrupted...

...and a rolling wave of necrotic purple light blasts out from her engulfing everyone near her. Around the room, previously sedated mites and derro writhe and scream in pain.

Dakram's Thrown dagger: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Everyone except Alie: Channel Negative 1d6 ⇒ 2 DC 14 (Will) for half
5 foot step to Z8.

Looking back at the order the moves break down in, I should have applied Sek's bomb just before the action I posted for her last time, so Kayluss and the hound weren't there to get any splash damage yet.
I accidentally delayed applying your last one so take your Round 4 action now which I will apply immediately and your Round 5 action will be part of the next group phase.

Khedon and Wadi both readied actions that were contingent on Morilaeth's action which was in the next round. That resulted in them waiting until just before she acted in Round 4. Their inits have changed accordingly.

Sekhemre 20
Khedon 19+ (bane)
Wadi 19 (shaken)
Lady Morilaeth 18
Alie 18-
Kayluss 2 (bane)
Khedon
Wadi
Dakram 1

The next round of actions will be Round 4 starting from Alie into Round 5 up to the Lady. I have a feeling I made that more complicated than it needed to be, but I had to work it out for myself.

Dakram screams in pain and a trickle of blood leaks from his nose and eyes.

Dakram's Will vs DC 14 1d20 ⇒ 2

Don't forget to save for the hound.

I believe Alie's double move put her in L8 if she took a straight path.

Acid Dart 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 1 = 4 vs. Touch AC...swish
Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Hound Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

I'm including the Hound's action now, as it will go at Khedon's old initiative before disappearing. If Kayluss has engaged the 'Lady' in melee, Khedon will order the Hound to "Flank" in Celestial

Hound Bite 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 - possibly +2 from Flank
Looks like a possible hit, so damage is 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6, including Smite
Finally, Trip attempt if hit 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 - possibly +2 from Flank

Will Save 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 2 = 4

Wadi again readies an action to fire at the elf witch, once she retreats again Elemental Ray Ranged Touch 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 1 - 2 = 13, damage 1d6 ⇒ 6 Fire

Ah yes, I'd forgotten that Khedon's regular action will come before Morilaeth gets her action.

Khedon will move into appropiate position so he can cast Color Spray without striking other party members - DC 15

With everyone surrounding the evil lady, Alie doesn't see an opening to fire her acid splash yet. She continues to move forward looking for her opportunity.

DM, I don't suppose we could get an updated map, could we?

Will:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

***Round 4 action:***

With Kayluss in combat with the Elf, Sekhemre realises that targeting her directly would be a bad idea. Therefore, he goes for a 'splash damage' attack, targeting a square next to her (so that he misses Kayluss) 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 (Vs AC5) 4 Fire damage, DC 14 Reflex save for half.

"Kayluss, normal weapons don't seem to be having their usual effect on her. Hang back so we can firebomb her into a crisp!"

Assuming Kayluss does not close with her...

***Round 5 action:***

Will Save: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (13) - 2 = 11

Sekhemre grimaces in pain as negative energy washes over him, but grits his teeth, and lobs another bomb at the Elf, attempting to fry her!

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 (touch)

1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 (fire damage)