Ongoing PFS campaign. (Inactive)

Game Master Chyrone

But don't forget you don't roll ridiculously lucky for the bad guys.. if I count right that was 6 out of 7 or 8 attacks that hit with the last 4 or 5 attacks hitting in a row...

No promises, that's the dicebot's doing.

Harlis prays, and he prays firmly. The hearts of his fellow pathfinders still beating quickly from Sele's collapse. As he finishes praying, a central orb of light forms yonder in the room, which suddenly goes nova in a bright flash.

The agents instinctively cover their eyes, though in the sanctuary....

The cults is caught utterly by surprise, blinding blue and red, as well as the leader. Who got a natural 1. Green and the woman are fine. Blue, the sob, is still standing.

Red heals slightly from his wounds, 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 4 = 15 stumbles 5ft back and assumes a defensive stance.
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Dr. Zephyr & Vassago
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Ilan (blinded 1 turn)
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Enora
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Green (-10)

"You'll pay for this!" Dr. Vitruvian screeches.

He pulls out another glass orb filled with a clear liquid and one of the nut-like capsules bouncing around inside, and tosses it at the nearest foe - the resulting explosion is small and brief, but blue in intensity.

I just realized I'd been failing to factor in my Throw Anything bonus all this time....

Targeted Bomb vs Blue Meanie: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
fire damage: 4d4 + 16 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 2) + 16 = 22

Assuming that the Doctor just finished off Blue, if not, redirect to Blue

Vassago rises his water disc above him, using both hands to add more and more liquid to the spinning mass. "Death will only be part of your repentance!", the ifrit launching the mass of water at the foe!

Empowered PBS Water blast @ Red: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 1 = 30
Damage on hit: 4d6 + 11 ⇒ (6, 5, 2, 1) + 11 = 25 +50%

1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Dr. Zephyr bombs he unliving hell out of blue, a bright flame erupting on impact as the bomb hits the man square in the chest.

*POOF*, and he turns into a gassy form.

Red, too, bites it, from Vassago's bad punning water blast.
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Ilan recovers slightly from his wounds (-35), and clenches his fist,
Healing waves: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 1) = 5, meagerly healing the remaining vampires.
Green at -5, Ilan at -10, Milena a-ok.
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Enora
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Green (-5)

Enora uses her quick study ability to change 'fy' into a memorized 'fireball' spell.

Quick study: Full round action.

As Enora quickly works her litte gears, green heals slight as he walks up to adjacent to both Vassago & Dr. Zephyr.

Slam vs Dr. Boom: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 Dmg + drain: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Dr. Zephyr is thus far upset of his past actions, that his adrenaline pumped body easily dodges it.
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Cult of Lissana, round 3

The woman craws 5ft west, cautiously eyeing the group.
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Vassago & Dr. Zephyr
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Ilan (-10)
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Enora
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Green (-3)

I just realized I'd also been failing to factor in heroism! I'd forget my own head, if it weren't screwed on...saaaayyy, now there's an idea...*begins madly scritching strange anatomical diagrams into his formula book...*

Targeted Bomb, heroism, melee penalty vs Green Slimebucket: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
fire damage: 4d4 + 16 ⇒ (4, 4, 3, 3) + 16 = 30

Another flash of blue flame lights up the room, and the cultist it's on....

Perhaps, perhaps. Frankly, with 2 such blasters in the party, this looks to become a relative easy obstacle. Vamps are not designed to withstand such lvls of scaling dmg. :P

Vassago

In the meantime..

Green indeed gets a taste of why alchemy is a potent tool, equally harmful compared to some holy energy wielding priest.

"Gheh...Ilan, the crazy elf throws fire bombs, be watchful!"

Vassago
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Ilan (-10)
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Enora
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Green (-33)

Harlis seeing the minions fall steps forward into the corner of the door, peering around while pulling out a rod. He watches the vampire wizard with grim determination that another harmful spell shall not land on his companions.

Ready action casting a Cure Serious as ranged touch on the vampire mage in response to her casting a spell, hoping to land and interrupt it.

Botting.

With green so close up, Vassago steps east to between Enora and Harlis, ready to launch a blast at green.
This movement since hard corners like walls and objects prevent a proper 5ft step.

At that moment, several things happen in quick succession, triggered upon Vassago's gathering power.

At first, he hears an unfamiliar -yet not to Enora-, voice, trying to eerily unsettle Vassago.

Intimidate?: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
"I wonder how you taste.."

Seemingly, Vassago is unimpressed by an attempt to unnerve him into a weakened condition, only raises an eyebrow at the disembodied voice.

At that point, the female vampire starts casting, upon which Harlis' own plan of countering is executed.
This in turn, triggers something, -someone-, else.
From next to him, the figure of Charito appears, swinging a fist at him.
Slam, from invisibility: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28 Dmg, SA, + drain: 1d4 + 6 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + (3, 6, 4) = 23, hitting him square in the jaw, and it saps some of his vitality.

2 temp negative levels.
Harlis, you're looking at a DC 36 concentration check to proceed with your plan. (DC 10 +dmg taken + spell lvl) Nat 20 is magic number.

If Harlis' concentration succeeds, he can proceed with his plan.
If he doesn't pass his concentration, the vampire casts magic missile for Dmg: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4, 4, 3) + 4 = 19 against Vassago.

When those events have passed, Vassago swings a solid water club at Charito.
Club, good hope: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 = 14 Dmg, good hope: 4d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5, 2, 2) + 11 + 2 = 28, Charito quickly ducks aside, avoiding the hydrolic weapon.
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Charito swings her fist at Vassago.
Backhand: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 Dmg + drain: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Crit?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 Dmg + drain: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Does not confirm.

If Harlis' plan was successful and the vampire fails her concentration, Vassago goes to 11/37 after only the slam's 2 negative levels. (-8 to 21/47, -10 from 2 neg lvl to 11/37)
If the vampire either makes her check, or Harlis' plan is unsuccessful, Vassago goes to -8. (19 MM to 10/47, 8 slam to 2/47, -10 from 2 neg lvl)

Charito steps 5ft north, now adjacent to all three pathfinders.
She smiles, and you hear a rising sound of wings flapping, accompanied by high pitched screeching, as 3 swarms of bats materialize, spreading out as Charito points her fingers.

If you are wondering how, she called upon those halfway your own prep time.

Blue swarm heads towards Dr. Zephyr, swarming: 1d6 ⇒ 1, and the many bites cause him to slightly start bleeding.
DC 11 fort save vs 1 round of distraction/nausea.
Red swarm flies towards Enora and Vassago, Swarming: 1d6 ⇒ 4, and both start slightly bleeding as well.
Likewise for rolls.
Green swarm heads towards Harlis.
Swarming: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Ilan casts a sinister spell,

Fortitude : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

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Enora casts ‘create pit’ and hopes that the three vampires fall in!

DC 17 Reflex with a +2 bonus as they are only adjacent. So DC 15 effectively.

Harlis can’t make a 36 concentration so wouldn’t try. Aren’t the bats summoned and couldn’t come within 10 foot of Harlis nor able to touch the others? Was hoping a little some of the ready chain would be predicated on Harlis’ cast. Soft Cover is still -4 but it's still a hit (AC13 touch)

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 = 21
Will save: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 2 = 20

Failed save due to -2 negative levels.

"*sigh* Damn it, not now...!"

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Aren’t the bats summoned and couldn’t come within 10 foot of Harlis nor able to touch the others? Was hoping a little some of the ready chain would be predicated on Harlis’ cast. Soft Cover is still -4 but it's still a hit (AC13 touch)

Afaik, that would be (evil) summoned creatures. PfE mentions non-evil creatures are unaffected. Individual animals get summoned with either good or evil, but swarms lack those, they are always N aligned.

As for the cover, +4 cover in melee, as far as i can find, involves a reach weapon being treated as ranged in relation to such, being adjacent to you like this is much less an obstacle. Seems i forgot to calculate his profane bonus, even.

Correct me if i'm wrong but...with both protection from evil (deflection) and good hope (morale), you're passing that will save.

@ Enora, they will have to make those saves if they end their next turns adjacent to the pit.

The swarm's bites cause the unconscious Vassago to go to -12...which is too much for him to stay alive.
:/

Green slightly recovers from his wounds. (-31)
Pretty ticked off after the firebomb, he tries his luck at herr doctor.

Slam: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 Dmg + drain: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
An invisible force deflects the otherwise hit.
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Protection from Evil grants a Deflection bonus to AC and Resistance bonus to saves. Harlis is already wearing a Cloak of Resistance +2 and so doesn't gain any saving throw bonus from the circle.

If you say the doorway is partial cover then its +2. Soft Cover and Hard cover doesn't affect the AC penalty per se.

Then my phrasing was incorrect. Indeed partial cover.

Cult of Lissana, round 4

(Haste has expired)

Dr. Zephyr
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Harlis (can post in advance, 51+ = you can act, assuming you pass fort vs distraction)
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Milena
Charito
Ilan
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Enora
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Green (-31)

"Cover me!" Calls Dr. Vitruvian as a sudden near-epiphany strikes him.

He retreats, and withdraws a strange rectangular jar, like a lantern crossed with an urn, and shakes it until it begins to glow....

Fortitude save vs next round of distraction: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Cursed! 51+ to act: 1d100 ⇒ 52
Distracted? DC11: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 - 2 = 21

Hoping he is wrong on the state of the fallen, and attempting to bolster Harlis calls. "Iomedae bless us in this dire time!"

Channel Heal: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) = 3 with 3 rounds of +1 luck to saves of all those healed.

The strange lantern from Dr. Zephyr starts glowing, and glowing, then shining with a radiant bright light.
Both Charito and Ilan, skilled at reading people, get an uneasy feeling about it.

Harlis holds his symbol firmly, but the holy healing coming from it is at a minimum, but his prayer for a blessing of luck is heard nonetheless.
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Milena crawls 5ft across the ceiling, watching, waiting.....

Ilan: "Take care of these two, i'll take care of that elf."

Charito steps 5ft to between Enora and Harlis, and makes a slam against the latter.
Slam: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 Dmg + drain: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Despite effort, Harlis' armor is more than enough protection against an ill executed swing.

Blue swarm vs Dr. Zephyr: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Green swarm vs Harlis: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Red swarm vs Enora: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Ilan moves around the pit, cautious to avoid standing next to it, drawing an exotic looking whip as he goes.
As he cracks the whip, he aims for Dr. Zephyr's wrist.

Whip disarm?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28, and by Lissala's evil heart, he succeeds, the swing-ready lantern landing on its Glass/Metal: 1d2 ⇒ 2 hard metal frame side, not yet breaking.
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Enora (fort vs distraction please)
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Green (-31)

After the jar's exact description in discussion, Ilan wants to avoid the suspicious fragile looking jar from falling, doing a trip instead of disarm.

Enora
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Green (-31)

Enora casts HASTE again!

Enora moves a step out of the swarm.

Enora casts HASTE again!

[Dice=DC 18 Casting defensively ]d20+9[dice]

Enora moves a step out of the swarm.

Enora casts HASTE again!

DC 18 Casting defensively : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Fort Enora vs distraction: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 28

The moment Enora starts casting, Melina's casting ensues in response.

7d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 6, 2, 3, 4, 5) = 26, with a thunder clap, an arc of lightning flies from her fingertip.

Enora, 2 checks please.
1st a DC 19 reflex to 1/2 the dmg, then a concentration check, should you pass it. The full dmg is otherwise a dc 39 concentration.

Green steps sw, up to Dr. Zephyr.
Could someone move him please, thanks.

"We'll suck you dry, ghehehe."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
The doctor gets a sense of dread in the back of his mind, and is shaken for 3 rounds.

Will update when i'm home.

Cult of Lissana, round 5

Dr. Zephyr (shaken 3 rounds)
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Harlis (can post in advance)
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Charito
Ilan
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Milena
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Enora
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Green (-29)

Will save : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Concentration : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

GM, As you have not executed my action yet I would retcon to follow what the Dr. sugggested. So currently I assume the doctor means that I cast create pit on green. See map. Dc 18 Reflex save.

Quick between chores.
Nice saves.
Retconning before things have resolved already, is much more convenient, just something for the future. Things were technically already 'executed'. :P

Spellcraft Milena DC 17: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Milena was too occupied by her target's fortune, that she has no warning to give the others in the other room.

Reflex Green, pfg: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26
"Ghah!", the cultist lets out, as the ground quickly lowers, and he jumps up next to Dr. Zephyr.

He glares at Enora, narrowing his eyes.
Intimidation proceeds as before. With the slope-like edge near his feet, he cautiously moves away from it, climbing onto the desk to the north.
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Round5

Dr. Zephyr (shaken 3 rounds)
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Harlis (can post in advance)
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Charito
Ilan
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Milena
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Enora
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Green (-29)

Despite the emotional turmoil, Dr. Vitruvian knows what he must do; it should all be quite simple, now...

"...and the gods sang, 'LET THERE BE LIGHT!'"

ranged touch attack, shaken, heroism vs AC 5 at square indicated: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

30-ft. radius burst of natural sunlight at indicated location; that should get 'em. :)

Alright. Enora, roll a reflex save against your own pit.

Or not; see Discussion.

Reflex save if I have to be the one to make it: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

K, original plan still in effect, then.

Enora had successfully casted haste, and green was still standing where he originally was at.

As Dr. Zephyr swung the jar, the cultist made motion forth, "You will not!"

Slam, vs prone: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 4 = 21 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 Haste saves your bacon.
The swing misses, and the jar flies towards the floor on the other side.

A bright flash ensues, causing the vampires significant discomfort.
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Harlis (fort save vs swarm distraction)
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Charito
Ilan
Melina
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Enora
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Green (-29)

Curse? DC51: 1d100 ⇒ 30
Distraction? DC11: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 - 2 = 18

Harlis locks up with a look of frustration as the black bindings prevent any action.

With the curse holding his body for the moment, Harlis is forced to but observe.
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Charito looks towards Enora.
"I'll drain you, then train you..pet."
Intimidate, size mod: 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 4 = 20.
The very idea leaves Enora unsettled.

Ilan cracks his whip at Dr. Zephyr's eyes.
Dirty trick, blind, vs prone: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 4 = 31
The whip scaves the doctor's brows and eyelids, making him blinded for 2 rounds. He then staggers 5ft towards Dr. Zephyr.

Melina waits patiently.
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Enora (shaken)
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Green (-29)

Enora steps away from Charito and retrieves her wand of clw.

She then casts 'false pit' on the two vampires although herself and the doctor are affected as well.

Doktor, I see no other way. I hope that is ok. DC 17 reflex for create pit.

Does Enora have to make a reflex save now? I think so: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 18

As Enora starts her casting of a new pit spell, Melina's casting goes off right before she can finish it.

Four arcane projectiles, shaped in Lissana's unholy symbol's form, pelt into Enora.
Magic Missiles: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 3) + 4 = 16

Enora, you're looking at a DC 28 concentration check.

Also, can you point me at 'false pit'? Shadow evocation? The create pit that gives False Life to its occupants? :P

Ha ha! Sorry. :-)

Concentration : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Enora lets out a short *ugh*, as the arcane missiles interrupt her new creation of a pit.

I forgot the swarms, those home in on Charito's foes on her turn.

Blue Swarm @ herr doctor: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Green swarm @ Harlis: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Red swarm @ Enora: 1d6 ⇒ 3
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Green's wounds slightly heal. (-27)
He makes a grabbing attempt at Dr. Zephyr.
Grab vs prone?: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 4 = 18
Being blinded, that would be a success.

The doctor feels a heavy body gripping him in a bear hug.
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Cult of Lissana, round 6

Doctor Zephyr (blind 2 rounds, shaken 2 rounds) [grappled condition]

Harlis (can go post ahead)
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Charito
Ilan
Melina
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Enora
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Green (-27) [grappled condition]

Dr. Vitruvian snakes one flailing arm into his Handy Haversack...

...pulls out another of his jars...

...shakes it for all he's worth...

...and drops it to the hard, stone floor.

I still don’t get how the sunlight helps us.

2 rounds of sunlight turns vampires into dust, no save.

With exception.
As Dr. Zephyr said he would have gotten up after been tripped, aoo for ranged touch becomes aoo for that. Missed due to haste.

Assuming herr doctor passes his save vs distraction.....because if he doesn't, said actions of his don't happen.

As Dr. Zephyr rummages in his pack, blind as a bat, both green and Ilan attack.
Green trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 Hits due to blinded condition
Ilan slam vs prone: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 4 = 29Dmg + drain: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

He gets a slam in the jaw, losing vitality in the process.

Despite 6 seconds of rest from sunlight, it happens again. Their flesh now turns a shade more grey, but they don't yet burn to dust.

Vamps burn to dust on the 2nd consecutive round -if- there is no escape. Which in this situation, thete is.

Harlis
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Vamps (staggered, except Melina)
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Enora
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Green (staggered)

Curse? DC51: 1d100 ⇒ 41

Harlis continues to be eaten by the bats motionless.

Fortitude save vs distraction: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

The bats are the UTTER LEAST of Dr. Vitruvian's concerns right now.

Also, if it'd gotten through to me I'd taken as much damage as I have these past 3 rounds, I'dve used my Spontaneous Healing+ ability, so consider that to have been done. It's a free action, so there's no reason I wouldn't or couldn't have. I figure it doesn't change the bleed damage factor, since it gets renewed as quickly as it can be stanched.

Doc, there's a lot of hindsight stuff going on...
I'm updating HP on the map during combat, but it's generally the PCs task to keep tabs on their HP and do whatever they deem needed during that time, instead of suddenly calling healing multiple rounds worth.
I'm going with you activating the fast heal at current turn, that brings you to 32/45, after 1 point of bleed at the start of this turn.

And so, what was likely to unfold, has come to pass, as Dr. Zephyr unleashes a second solar flare inside the vampire sanctum.
Their eyes narrowing in the great discomfort they suffer, as pale skin turns ashen grey from sudden overexposure to UV.

Harlis is sadly prevented from doing anything from Ilan's curse, his blood slowly dripping from countless fine bites.
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All vamps scatter from the room, Ilan disappearing into the western room, and Charito into the inner sanctum.

Blue swarm vs Dr. Zephyr: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Green swarm vs Harlis: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Red swarm vs Enora: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Enora's huffing, bloodied and battered..catching Melina's eye.
The latter points a finger, Dark magic missile: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 2) + 4 = 17
Things seem like slow motion, right before successive impact. The dark arcane bolts pelt the poor halfling in the area over the heart, and punishment is enough to prevent her from getting up again.

Green heals slightly from his injuries, and like Ilan, disappears into the western room.
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Cult of Lissana, round 7

Doctor Zephyr (blind 1 round, shaken 1 round / prone)
(fort roll vs distraction)

Harlis (can go post ahead)
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Charito
Ilan
Melina
Green (-25)

Fortitude save vs distraction: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

One...more...jar of sunlight...!

As before, assuming I still need to; see Discussion.

The doctor retrieves and activates his third sun jar safely, with vampires forced to recuperate elsewhere.

Harlis
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Charito (& bats)
Ilan
Melina
Green

Curse?: 1d100 ⇒ 36
Distraction?: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 25

Harlis stands still. Internally he beats at the prison of his body and the curse binding him.

Ilan's cursing is something else, how ancient must be he to have developed this kind of compulsion power in a curse...
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Charito moves into an alcove in the inner sanctum, her flesh gradually returning to the pale shade she was before.

Blue swarm vs herr doctor: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Green swarm vs Harlis: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Ilan stays put, as does green, both their undead flesh recovering, with green closing the door behind them.

Melina charges her finger, and an arc of lightning flies at Harlis.
Electric: 7d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 4, 1, 6, 4, 4) = 28

Reflex 19 for 1/2.
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Cult of Lissana, round 8

Doctor Zephyr (prone)
(fort roll vs distraction)

Harlis (can go post ahead)
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Charito
Ilan

Green (-23)