JCServant's Council of Thieves (Inactive)

Game Master JCServant

the blow was not completely effective - even when magical and blessed?

Nope. Must be "Good" aligned weapon or Holy.

This is tougher than we anticipated.

Brandon removes his mutagen vial.

He's in real danger. If this continues I'm getting in there myself to help him.

Come on Beppo! You can do this!

Attack boost: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (13) - 2 = 11

That makes sense...but see-

The weapon also becomes good-aligned, which means it can bypass the DR of certain creatures.

This, in fact, was the reason I went for the oil of bless weapon: I figured that if Thrax summoned devils rather than beasts, I would need that DR bypass.

@Beppo: I did roll 28 for the Knowledge (Planes) on the creatures but the results were simply - DR 5/good; Immune fire, poison; These servants of Hades are known to bring pestilence and disease wherever they ride. - Tessai conveyed the information to Beppo anyway.

Regarding Bless Weapon: Yes, I was under the impression that it would become good-aligned also...

Tessai winces everytime Beppo takes a hit - It should have been me in there...

Shaking the nerve wracking thought away, she continues her support to Beppo, with a touch of irony - "Come on man!! Stop toying with them!! We'll have plenty of time to have fun once we win Thraxs' money! Who knows, we may even have some spare minutes to provide him the spanking he deserves!"

Charisma defense: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (9) - 2 = 7
Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

1d20 - 2 ⇒ (10) - 2 = 8

Attack boost

Beppo, strike just below the third thoracic vertebrae! There's a nerve cluster there that will render it almost completely paralyzed! No, that's the fourth thoracic vertebrae, that's where it's hide is thickest, you'd need a lance to get through that!

Lol I suck at boosts so I'm RP'ing bad advice

Guys, Beppo is a massive show off. Someone get the crowd going, that would help him no end.

Round 5
The party struggles to help their friend, as he wiffs his attacks.

Enemy Turn
Trident attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 322d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13 ouchie
Legs: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 171d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Legs: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 201d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The other one breathes a gas all over Beppo. Fort Save!

Crowd: They gasp as they see the trident cut deeply into his leg.

Performance: 25

(Beppo, you still owe me two fort saves from before, then do one for 'breath attack')

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
15' Beppo (16/49 Craploads of Buffs, 5 STR damage, 1 Con Damage. 3 Fort Saves),
10' Armored Devil A (Good, ), Armored Devil B (Perfect, ),
Center Stage
55' Mantrithor Thrax (Perfect, Caged),

Aemon starts to look worried. "This is not going well, Beppo is taking a beating! we have to try and keep him going." Aemon then steps up to the front of the cage and calls out. "Beppo! keep you arm up take this guy out and we'll fix you up!"HAving no idea on the weakness of this demon Aemon just shouts out "Go for the face!"

Aid attack: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Tessai follows suit with advicing her companion - "Stay relaxed Beppo, and AWAY from that Trident, your next blow will finish this!"

Charisma Defense: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5

"Those damn lucky devils." Kyle grunts.

"Keep stepping closer to me Beppo!"

Kyle heals again.

CMW reach: 2d10 + 5 ⇒ (5, 5) + 5 = 15

Kyle looks to Tessai, "do you see Janiven up there in the booth? See if you can get her attention and send her a message about sending us down a potion of lesser restoration."

Round 6:

Thanks for the support, folks!

Beppo grins at Tessai's (earlier) comment. I will do much more than spank him - they won't even recognize the little bastard...

RE: FORT SAVES - by my recollection, I had to make two fort saves after round 3 (here), which I made along with a separate fort save in round 4 (here).

which reminds me...

There's someone behind Thrax! A nobleman!

fort vs breath attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

I'll throw for those other two fort saves, just in case:
fort ?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
fort ?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

AC 26 T13 FF24 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size)
HP 38/49 (includes Kyle's CMW)GM: don't forget Kyle's second heal, here
5 Str damage (-2 Str)
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 18 (-2 from poison dmg, +2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size)
Wielding Tessai's shield and +1 keen longsword.
Attack: +12 to hit (+5 BAB +4 Str +1 enchant +1 weap training -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor), 2d6+9 damage (+4 Str +1 enchant +1 training +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor)
Buffs: Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (3 min 48 sec remaining), Protection from Evil (3 min 54 secs remaining), Weapon of Awe (3 min 54 secs remaining), Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (30 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),Bless Weapon (36 seconds), Enlarge Person (24 seconds)

Beppo hops around, trying to shake off the pain from the trident's bite. He lunges into another sweeping sword strike.

attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 6) + 9 = 21
if one hits...
attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 4) + 9 = 17

...and in the process, he moves another 5' back toward his team's cage.

That was a hell of a blow. But if those things don't go down soon it's over.

Come on Beppo...

Attack boost: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (9) - 2 = 7

((I don't have time to go back and check the math right now, but I'm pretty sure I got the healing, and then you took another hit after that which just about negated it. Even so, it was only for 7 pts, so I'm not sure how you have 38 when I have you at 16. I'll look at it later when I have time.))

Round 6
Beppo staggers back, swings his massive blade, and cuts one of the creatures down, quickly spins around, and cuts the other.

Enemy turn
Trident attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 312d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 6) + 6 = 14
Legs: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 161d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Legs: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Ok...can't wait to later, cuz with the on damage, this means KO. So let me review...

49-22 (Rd3)+10(Clw)-8(rd4)+7(Clw)-13(rd5)+15(cmw)=38...so I must have missed one. -14 (Trident above)-5 (Con Dmg)=19 pts remaining out of 44 (Lower max from Con damage, all fort saves -1 now)

Your 'friend' on the other side looks a little upset. C'mon. Give up now. This isn't even my best, and you're already retreating!!

Crowd: Roars loudly as Beppo cut another down.

Performance: 30

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
20' Beppo (19/44 Craploads of Buffs, 5 STR damage(-2hit/dmg), 3 Con Dmg (-1Ft Save, -1mhp/lv)),
15' Armored Devil A (KO'd, ), Armored Devil B (Good, ),
Center Stage
55' Mantrithor Thrax (Perfect, Caged),

Oh and 1 fort save :)

What are the odds that Janiven would have brought Devils' potions here...?

Tessai nods to Kyle, as she attempts to convey the information to Janiven (is she even around..?) that they need her down there by the cage.

Bluff: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

"Beppo is right, who is that man behind Thrax...?" - Tessai comments to the others.

Knowledge (Local)?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Kyle, frustrated at the devils uncanny ability to hit his friend, sends another heal.

CMW: 2d10 + 5 ⇒ (3, 7) + 5 = 15

He tries to help Tessai identify the noble.

Local: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Five more feet is in channeling distance.

Serious question. If it was suitably awesome could the rules be bent for Beppo to tag one of us in?

Oooooohhhhh.... You read my mind :D

Aemon turns to the crowd and starts to clap and shout out to them. "Come on cheer for Beppo ! Our hero and your hero!!" Aemon then starts to chant "Beppo! Beppo!" trying to get the crowd in to a fury.

Round 7:

fort save: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 1 = 24

AC 26 T13 FF24 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size)
HP 34/44 (includes Kyle's CMW from http://paizo.com/campaigns/JCServantsCouncilOfThieves/gameplay&page=104 #5165)
5 Str damage (-2 Str), 5 Con damage (-2 Con)
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 18 (-2 from poison dmg, +2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size), Con 12 (-2 from ?trident? dmg)
Wielding Tessai's shield and +1 keen longsword.
Attack: +12 to hit (+5 BAB +4 Str +1 enchant +1 weap training -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor), 2d6+9 damage (+4 Str +1 enchant +1 training +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor)
Buffs: Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (3 min 42 sec remaining), Protection from Evil (3 min 48 secs remaining), Weapon of Awe (3 min 48 secs remaining), Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (24 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),Bless Weapon (30 seconds), Enlarge Person (18 seconds)

Beppo hacks at the remaining monster.

attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2) + 9 = 14
Oh for f&~!'s sake!

...then he steps toward Kyle again.

Round 7

Taking these in order....
Secret Message:Janiven is in the stands (wearing a heavy disguise) along with some of the other members of the shakes of grey, including, interestingly enough, Yakopulio. She begins to push her way towards that side of the arena, careful to keep her hood on her head.

Another hears the message.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
But does not break the Bluff check.

Aemon Riles up the crown by cheering them on. Cha or performance check to add to the performance score!

Beppo hacks but misses.

Enemy Turn
The hulking armor presses its attack on our brave hero. Spewing a vile gas on him before stepping forward to keep up.

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
25' Beppo (34/44 Craploads of Buffs, 5 STR damage(-2hit/dmg), 3 Con Dmg (-1Ft Save, -1mhp/lv), Fort Save vs Breath)),
20' Armored Devil B (Good, ),
Center Stage
55' Mantrithor Thrax (Perfect, Caged),

"Great Beppo! Hold him there!" Kyle channels energy.

Channel: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 4, 2) = 8

Tessai proceeds with her defensive advice - "The bastard is mindless Beppo! Well played my friend!"

Defensive Charisma: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1

Round 8:

fort save: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 1 = 17

AC 26 T13 FF24 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size)
HP 42/44 (includes Kyle's channel)
5 Str damage (-2 Str), 5 Con damage (-2 Con)
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 18 (-2 from poison dmg, +2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size), Con 12 (-2 from ?trident? dmg)
Wielding Tessai's shield and +1 keen longsword.
Attack: +12 to hit (+5 BAB +4 Str +1 enchant +1 weap training -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor), 2d6+9 damage (+4 Str +1 enchant +1 training +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor)
Buffs: Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (3 min 36 sec remaining), Protection from Evil (3 min 42 secs remaining), Weapon of Awe (3 min 42 secs remaining), Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (18 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),Bless Weapon (24 seconds), Enlarge Person (12 seconds)

Bolstered by the noise of the crowd and by Shelyn's healing touch, Beppo stops backing up and instead steps into a crushing swing, punctuated by a growling HRRAAAURRGGHHH!!

attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 1) + 9 = 12
confirm crit!
attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 3) + 9 = 15
Well, at least I hit him this time...

Round 8
Janiven makes her way over to the cage at Tessai. I..I don't have any other potions...is he doing bad? It's really hard to tell up here!

Beppo is healed as he whacks the monster hard, causing the audience to cheer.

Monster Turn
Trident attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 302d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 14
Legs: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 131d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Legs: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 251d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
The abomination continues to batter Beppo. (For Save)

The crowd cheers when they hear Beppo cause the creature pain.

Performance: 33

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
25' Beppo (28/44 Craploads of Buffs, 5 STR damage(-2hit/dmg), 3 Con Dmg (-1Ft Save, -1mhp/lv), Fort Save vs Breath)),
20' Armored Devil B (Hurt, ),

Still waiting for Aemon's Performance/CHA check. missing a lot of posting here.

Kyle channels again.

Damn JC, roll under 15 much?

Channel: 3d8 ⇒ (4, 2, 2) = 8

Tessai smiles at Janiven - "Beppo is a BEAST and he is doing amazingly well. Thrax is being very clever and particularly obnoxious targetting Beppos' weak spots, as if he knows more about us than we had imagined initially... He has been weakened, and since his strength is his biggest asset we were trying to recover some measure of it"

With a nod and a wink she adds - "Do not worry, the day is ours"

I think I once did an average on the last 20 rolls from GM-JC at a certain point in time - I am not even going there again...

Turning her attention back to the fight, and noticing Beppos' vicious attack, Tessai tries to offer offensive advice to assist on her companion chosen approach.

"Just think about it Beppo, once all this is done, how much we are going to dring and laugh at Thraxs' expense - I wonder if he actually carries an embroidered purse where he keeps his money alongside some perfumed handkerchiefs?!" - she shouts.

Offensive Charisma: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (20) - 2 = 18

Owed Cha check: 1d20 ⇒ 15

When Aemon sees he's got the crowd riled up he turns his attentions back to the action in the arena, then seeing Janiven at the cage Aemon smiles at her then turns and hopes she does not hear what he has to say.

"He's taking a beating out there it's hard to watch , i feel so helpless in here" Aemon starts to get a little flustered seeing another big attack his Beppo. Then sounds out in hopes of anything he says gives Beppo some insight."Hes nearly done for Beppo! keep your defence up take him out and you can have a little breather!"

aid Ac: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Hmmmm...kinda missing Beppo's post. Well, we will see if I can put my dice to use for the team for once. I hate posting for players, BUT, we do need to keep this moving and his attacks are too important here.

Round 9
Save vs Breath: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13

Tessai bolsters beppo as Aemon riles up the crowd!

Beppo swings...

1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 1 = 202d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 4) + 9 = 18 (Note: The +1 to hit made ALL the difference here!!!!)

He cuts down the last monster, and the crowd goes wild! As Beppo walks back to his side of the arena, he starts to look a shade of green. A sickness has set in from the breath attack.

Crowd:Starts chanting Beppo's name following Aemon's lead
Performance 47

You have three rounds before the next combat begins!

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
50' Beppo (36/44 Craploads of Buffs, 5 STR damage(-2hit/dmg), 3 Con Dmg (-1Ft Save, -1mhp/lv), Sickened),

Thanks for covering for me, and sorry for the delay. Agreed that we need to keep this moving.

Beppo waves to the crowd, swinging his arms to fire them up.

perception: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 2 = 11

Once he reaches his team's cage, he leans on it again. I don't feel so good. Anything we can do about that? It's about the only thing slowing me down ...Keep working the crowd, he looks straight at Tessai as he says, and keep up the jokes. I think it's making me fight better.

Status at the END OF ROUND 9:
AC 26 T13 FF24 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size)
HP 42/44 (includes Kyle's channel)
5 Str damage (-2 Str), 3 Con damage (-1 Con)
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 18 (-2 from poison dmg, +2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size), Con 12 (-2 from ?trident? dmg)
Wielding Tessai's shield and +1 keen longsword.
Attack: +12 to hit (+5 BAB +4 Str +1 enchant +1 weap training -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor), 2d6+9 damage (+4 Str +1 enchant +1 training +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor)
Buffs: Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (3 min 30 sec remaining), Protection from Evil (3 min 36 secs remaining), Weapon of Awe (3 min 36 secs remaining), Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (12 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),Bless Weapon (18 seconds), Enlarge Person (6 seconds)

During the break:

That blessing or favor that you got for me really helped, Tessai. Let's get that other oil and another enlarge person potion ready. I will probably need one, if not both, of those for the next battle. How many of these do I have to go, anyway?

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Kyle heals Beppo when he gets to him.

CLW: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

"Take some deep breaths. You got him. Even the crowd is cheering for you. Wipe that smirk off his face by cutting down his pets."

Kyle readies a spell of protection from energy depending on what is summoned next and if he knows if they have a energy attack.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

"Those bastards are up to something" - Tessai comments ostensively pointing at Thrax and the man next to him.

Turning her attention to Beppo, she cheers him on with a slight provocation and a wink - "I would probably be dancing around those, but you are not doing bad at all for an old man! Of course my blessing helps - it helps getting those creaky joints moving and staying alive!"

Then leaning closer to make sure no one listens, the tiefling adds - "We'll just throw a little added surprise to the next round shall we?"

Ok, so meta talk now: I can land 3 remaining level 1 spells and 3 level 2 spells. Now... I'm gonna start Beppo off with Resistance, then I believe we will need to renew that Divine Favor, and for the last round before the combat starts, since prot from evil and shield of Faith are still up, I've got two options I am toying around with - you decide Beppo:

Option 1: Invisibility, nuff said;
Option 2: True Strike - Don't know how much push you can put behind one attack (this one used to be sweet back in the day when power attack allowed to decide how much of your BAB you would take to add damage :D), but this one can hurt. And note that "you are not affected by the miss chance that applies to attackers trying to strike a concealed target.", so if at any point that comes up, do come back to the cage for one of those.

For now, which do you think can be better? Or we can keep the last buff conditional depending on what is summoned, if it sees invisible, if it has concealment, etc. Like Kyle suggested?

Beppo, you're doing amazingly well. I hate addressing a crowd but here goes nothing.

The alchemist turns and roars as load as he can;

See how Thrax cowers behind his creatures. Is he trying to hide some inadequacy with these huge beasts? Or is he just too much of a coward to do the dirty work himself.

crowd rally: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (17) - 2 = 15

This is good stuff. Anyone got a water bottle they can squirt at me? Cut me, Mick. Cut me.

The fighter nods at the words of encouragement, then grins at Tessai's comments and at Brandon's call to the crowd.

Meta talk: Resistance good, Divine Favor yes please.

LOVE the idea of giving him a wrinkle. I would agree with keeping it conditional, though -- tailoring our actions to whatever Thrax comes up with next has worked pretty well IMHO.

If he conjures up something really nasty-looking, I think invisibility would be a SWEET surprise to spring on him.

As for True Strike, if I am large size and use PA, a longsword attack does 2d6+13. Of course, if I had a chance to drop those weapons and draw the zweihander, we're talking 3d6+15. I could see that really helping if I get to a place where other buffs are running out and I have to put the bad guy DOWN posthaste.

Potions:I will probably want to drink another enlarge person (have 2 left) before the next round starts, and it would be good to have the bless weapon oil ready in case Thrax's next doodle looks evil.

3rd Combat

The crowd reacts favorably to Brandon's boast. But, as soon as they calm down, Thrax makes a speech of his own.

Thrax cracks his knuckles. Jest all you want. But, in the end, to the victor goes the spoils. And to the loser...well, let's just say I wouldn't want to lose to my little pet here.

This spell seems to take longer to cast, but when he's done, you see a gargantuan creater unlike any you've ever seen. Best described as dragon without wings, the huge monster towers all enough to look directly at people in the upper rows. Instead of scales, his skin is more like a lizard, but thicker and with some coat of slime. It has a strong lower jaw with a number of sharp teeth sticking out. It's head stuck on top of a rather long, snake like neck. It lets out a roar, and people begin to panic. Thrax's voice calls out, People! People of Westcrown, worry not. This creature is entirely under my control. There's only ONE among you who needs fear him. My opponent!

It takes a step forward, and leaves a huge print where its feet once where that looks like could swallow Beppo.

You're looking a bit under the weather, Beppo. Is that fear, I wonder? You can always capitulate, my good actor. You are best suited for a stage than an arena, no?

Combat Actions! The beast is currently near Thrax's cage.

Beast Knowledge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

"What is that thing? If you can slice off a piece and throw it to me, I might be able to learn more about it. I recommend using the invisibility potion so you can get close to it."

He yells at Thrax. "Does your pet do any tricks! I'm sure Beppo can teach him one trick for you. That is roll over and play dead."

As the beast moves towards Beppo, Yako comes up and gets Janiven's attention.

Hey, Yako says that she has some scrolls that she ... um...borrowed from Arael's room. Kyle, do you want to look at them?

"I sure do, thank you Janiven."

Kyle takes the scrolls and looks at them.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Previous rounds actions: Tessai casts Resistance and Divine Favor on Beppo

Free Action: What Knowledge should we roll?

Knowledge: 1d20 ⇒ 16

End result will vary.

You're a coward Thrax! That's plain to see for these good people.

Crowd: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (17) - 2 = 15

This is madness, we have to get in there and help him, there is nothing I can do caged here like an animal!

As Beppo moves back to the cage Aemon can see him looking a little sickly.

"You did good out the Beppo need to keep it up!" Aemon then grabs a cup of water and pours it in Beppos mouth. "I've got nothing else for you but i'm going to try and keep these people on your side."

Then seeing what was summoned Aemon steps back eyes wide... That's not good. Aemon then snaps out of it and starts to clap and chant again. "Beppo! Beppo!"

Crowd: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Battle No. 3:

As Thrax begins summoning, Beppo downs another enlarge person potion.

Upon seeing the great beast, he yells at Thrax, A huge serpent? You really ARE compensating for something!

He then looks back at Tessai. Make me invisible. This might be challenging.

AC 26 T13 FF24 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size)
HP 44/44
5 Str damage (-2 Str), 3 Con damage (-1 Con)
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 18 (-2 from poison dmg, +2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size), Con 13 (-1 from ?trident? dmg)
Saves: Fort +6 Ref +6 Wil +6 (+7 vs fear)
Wielding Tessai's shield and +1 keen longsword.
Attack: +12 to hit (+5 BAB +4 Str +1 enchant +1 weap training -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor), 2d6+9 damage (+4 Str +1 enchant +1 training +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor)
Buffs: Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (3 min 12 sec remaining), Protection from Evil (3 min 18 secs remaining), Weapon of Awe (3 min 18 secs remaining), Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (60 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),
Resistance (54 seconds)
Enlarge Person (60 seconds)

I want to know the Knowledge result first - and IF the creature does not see invisible will cast Invisibility on Beppo, else will cast True Aim and assist defensively

Charisma: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14

Round 1

The beast moves to the middle of the arena in a single move action.

As Beppo disappears, Thrax yells, Now who is hiding? It will not save you.

The beast breathes a cone of fire that goes right up to the cage with the others. You can feel the heat of the flames.

8d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 2, 5, 4, 4, 5) = 28
Beppo! Relfex save!!

You hear Thrax laughing. Getting a little HOT for you, actor?? How about you in the cage there? I hope 'Tiny' doesn't accidentally burn you! HAHAHAHhahahah!!

Kyle spends the round reading the scrolls. You find a restoration, with reach, as well as a Cure Critical wounds, again with reach.

Crowd They cheer with several of you, but gasp as the flames fill the arena!

Performance 67

Status
60' Tessai (40/40 Caged), Brandon (48/48 Caged),
55' Kyle (32/32 Caged), Aemon (44/44 Caged),
50' Beppo (36/44 Craploads of Buffs, 5 STR damage(-2hit/dmg), 3 Con Dmg (-1Ft Save, -1mhp/lv), Sickened),
20' #N/A
Center Stage Dragon Like Beast (Perfect, Gargan Size. Reach. Haste.),

You also see that noblemen smiling behind Thrax as the huge beast appears.

I had cured Beppo to full health with a CLW spell when he first got to the cage

Not knowing exactly where Beppo went to yet, Kyle decides to channel after the flames are gone.

Channel: 3d8 ⇒ (3, 8, 5) = 16

Tessai stands up in defiance -"PLEASE! Oh PLEASE Thrax" - she shouts - "Do make sure that we are hit by a single wisp of those flames, and give me a reason to step out of this cage - your bravado will amount to nothing when I step over there to pummel it out of you..."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

MUAH!

Round 2:

AC 26 T13 FF24 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge, +9 mwk full plate, +4 heavy steel (+2) shield, +2 shield of faith or protection from evil, -1 large size)
HP 44/44
5 Str damage (-2 Str), 3 Con damage (-1 Con)
Large size (+2 Str, -1 Dex, -1 attack, -1 AC)
current Str 18 (-2 from poison dmg, +2 from large size), Dex 13 (-1 from large size), Con 13 (-1 from ?trident? dmg)
Saves: Fort +6 Ref +6 Wil +6 (+7 vs fear)
Wielding Tessai's shield and +1 keen longsword.
Attack: +12 to hit (+5 BAB +4 Str +1 enchant +1 weap training -1 large +1 blessing of the watch +1 divine favor), 2d6+9 damage (+4 Str +1 enchant +1 training +2 weapon of awe +1 divine favor)
Buffs: Feather Step (plenty of time remaining), Shield of Faith (3 min 6 sec remaining), Protection from Evil (3 min 12 secs remaining), Weapon of Awe (3 min 12 secs remaining), Blessing of the Watch (long enough),
Divine Favor (54 secs), resist energy (fire) (plenty),
Resistance (48 seconds)
Enlarge Person (54 seconds)

reflex (sickened): 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 2 = 15

Beppo sneaks just past the creature, trying to keep something of a direct line open to get back to the cage.

stealth (sickened): 1d20 - 2 + 20 ⇒ (7) - 2 + 20 = 25

He then waits a round to see what the beast (and Thrax) will do.

Aemon steps back as the flames spread out from the beast. Then cracks a smile as Tessai goes to town on Thrax. "Don't hold anything back Tessai, give him a piece of your mind."

Then not seeing what Beppo's plan is while he's invisible attempts to give him some information on the beast."He's very big Beppo! you can't miss just swing for his leg!"

Aid Atttack: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Beppo, don't forget you have +1 to all saves from Tessais' Resistance spell