Male Dwarf Monk 8 | AC 21| T 21| FF 17| HP: 91/91 | CMD 31* | Fort +12 | Ref +11 EV| Will +13 | Init +9 | Perception +19 | Ki 8/8 | SF 8/8
fort save #1 vs poisonous bite DC unknown:1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 = 13 folio reroll used already. Quick boon check: Could add +5 but a 1 is a fail anyway. ugh. str dmg:1d2 ⇒ 2
fort save #2 vs poisonous bite DC unknown:1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 2 = 24
"Ow. Filthy beast, You are next."
Rogar continues to prioritize the guy with the axe. Though if axe guy goes down he is switching to lethal on the qlippoth.
I'll resolve this in initiative order in this case.
Chip swings with all his might at the foul beast, but his ferver causes his blow to just go wide. Meanwhile, Zipper lays into the cult leader, his rage causing him to keep attacking even after the man falls to the ground, unconscious (down after claw 1). Seeing the man fall, Rogar focuses his attacks on the Qlippoth as his strength begins to desert him (I need a follow-up Fort save, please). Several of his blows connect, but they seem to do much less damage than they should.
D'lack, Electra, now that the cult leader is down do you want to change spells? If you stick with magic missile vs. the Qlippoth I'll need a caster level check vs. SR.
Anwar, Mirage, and Akhenethys may act. D'lack and Electra may update their turns, if they wish.
N Male Human Druid 9 Init +7 | HP 84/84 | AC29 T11 FF28 | Fort +13, Reflex +7, Will +15, +4 vs fey and plant, Immune Poison | CMD 19 | Perception +25 | Sense Motive +21
Buffs:
Longstrider, Wild Shape
Resources:
Reroll: Unused
Conditions:
Anwar directs a bolt of lightning at the monstrous, wriggling thing!
SR?:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 I forget if it is susceptible to electrical damage, if so DC18 reflex save or 18 damage
One more, for now. Those two saves were the initial saving throws for the two attacks that hit you, which would happen immediately when it bit you (on its turn). You then need to make one followup save at the end of your turn (frequency 1/round).
However, the creature seems to dodge part of the bolt, and what's left seems to have no effect. Reflex for half, which is then not enough to get through its resistance to electricity.
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The creature lashes out at Mirage as the snake slithers up onto the rock, but is unable to connect.
bite 1:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22 damage:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Fort save vs. poison if this hits.
Mirage connects with a vicious strike (though not all the damage seems to go through), but is unable to grab ahold of the amorphous creature. That wouldn't have grabbed, but why did you cross off the grab attempt?
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Akhenethys may act. D'lack should either update his turn or make an SR check for magic missile.
fort save vs poison: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 2 = 18
You take no additional strength damage this turn. I'll need one more save at the end of your next turn. If you pass that one, you're cured (2 consecutive saves to cure).
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D'lack's missiles strike the creature, but seem to have no effect. 14 does not overcome its SR.
N Male Human Druid 9 Init +7 | HP 84/84 | AC29 T11 FF28 | Fort +13, Reflex +7, Will +15, +4 vs fey and plant, Immune Poison | CMD 19 | Perception +25 | Sense Motive +21
Buffs:
Longstrider, Wild Shape
Resources:
Reroll: Unused
Conditions:
I crossed it out as it was a natural 1 and so automatically missed
Rogar, I need two more immediate DC 16 Fort saves vs. these new doses, then I need one more save on your turn to see if you cured the previous exposure.
N Male Human Druid 9 Init +7 | HP 84/84 | AC29 T11 FF28 | Fort +13, Reflex +7, Will +15, +4 vs fey and plant, Immune Poison | CMD 19 | Perception +25 | Sense Motive +21
Buffs:
Longstrider, Wild Shape
Resources:
Reroll: Unused
Conditions:
Anwar flies around the webbing to get between the creature and Rogar. He draws a wand as he does so and taps Rogar with it as he settles into position to bear the brunt of the things attacks if it survives.
Anwar moves around the webbing to drop into the space Rpgar just vacated. He has a modified 70' flight speed accounting for armour so he can make it there but will provoke moving in. He taps Rogar for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 healing
This thing has eyes on all sides, and cannot be flanked.
Rogar, badly wounded, attempts to disrupt the creature. He first upends it, only to find that the 'bottom' side is the same as the top. It's horrible faces and legs all the way down! He then hits it with a stunning fist, and while the punch seems to do some damage, the creature does not seem to be stunned (creatures immune to crits are not subject to stunning fist). He lands two more blows after that, though the third doesn't seem to do any damage, before wisely stepping away.
Mirage lashes out again, but cannot get ahold of the foul beast.
Anwar, are you using a wand for that healing? If so, wasn't it melded into your body like all your other gear when you wild shaped?
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Chip quickly draws another sword and goes full attack on the qlippoth. He hits with deadly accuracy, landing every blow (even with flanking subtracted). Oddly, it's his short sword that seems to do more damage. Either way, by the time he's done the fould beast is nothing more than a pile of disgusting legs and faces!
Out of combat! I'll get the wrap up posted later today.
The cool mountain breeze that greets you is a welcome relief from the stifling mineshaft, as you emerge back into daylight. With the Doomsday Knights defeated the roads are once again safe for travelers, and your return to Tar Kuata passes without incident.
D’lack, Akhenethys, Electra:
On the first night of your return journey, you are visited in your dreams by Amenopheus, of the Scarab Sages. He explains that he has sensed the completion of your work at Tar Kuata, and both he and Tahonikepsu are interested in learning more of your findings regarding Tar Kuata and any connections it might have—past, present, or future—with the Jeweled Sages. Amenopheus advises you that he will contact you early the following day, but your return answer must be 25 words or less. A more complete report can come later, but he must begin preparations quickly if he is to follow any of the more timely leads.
As promised, Amenopheus contacts one of you with sending the next day, saying, “This is Amenopheus. As requested, please report on your most important findings so that we can court a new candidate or seek another jewel.”You should prepare a response (25 words or less) that prioritizes this information and provides Amenopheus enough detail to start assembling a delegation or expedition. If you need a refresher, the letter containing your faction mission is in the maps deck.
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The commonly accepted path toward self-perfection rarely involves revelry, yet when you make your victorious return, even stoic Tar Kuata celebrates news of the cultists’ defeat. Bertrag narrates his account of your deeds, and Aeotsep warmly congratulates you on overcoming such a trial.
”Thank you for your help, Pathfinders” Itephta says, as you prepare to depart the monastery. ”You have made this corner of the world a much safer place. As promised, Menkha and I formally transfer this piece of the Sky Key to the Pathfinder Society. In addition, please deliver this letter to your venture captain, extending our compliments and friendship.” He pauses for a moment to reflect, and then continues. ”In addition, I would like to extend to each of you honorary admission to this monastery. Should you ever wish to continue your studies, you are always welcome here.”
”Well done indeed, Pathfinders!” Venture-Captain Balentiir says, when you present him with both the newly found piece of the Sky Key and the letter of praise from Itephta. ”I must say, I was unsure how this mission would go; you have thoroughly exceeded my expectations. Now, I must arrange for a ship to transport this relic back to the Grand Lodge. I shall travel with it myself, along with several other agents, but I would welcome any of you that wish to travel with me. You have certainly proven yourselves quite capable, and I should welcome the added security.”
Anyone that wishes to return to Absalom may do so with the Venture-Captain. Otherwise, he will arrange for transport to whatever your next destination is.
That’s it! Well done. I’ll get your chronicle sheets put together and posted soon. Scarab Sage folks, please compose your response as detailed in the spoiler above, as I need that for a reporting condition.
You find a journal on the cult leader (whose name, you learn, is Tasutek). In it, he details his outrage at the dismantling of their sect and destruction of their temple in the city of An at the hands of the Cult of the Dawnflower some months ago. He rejoices in the guidance he's received from the Rough Beast, detailing a vision of a horrible spawn of Rovagug in a toxic pool (obviously the Qlippoth you just fought), and describes leading the few survivors to the abandoned Merotsi mine in search of the foul creature. He boasts of his plans to use the pool as a spawning ground for more horrible beasts, including the need for sacrifices to feed them, and to rebuild the power of the Doomsday Knights to their former glory.
HP 65/65 Ac 12 FF 10 T 12 F 7 R 7 W 7 (+2/+3vs Elemental Spells)/ Ini +8 Perc +15
Wizard Conjurer (9)
Electra sits down and meditates on their visit in the monastery letting each moment reflect. After one hour she wakes up, quickly mems heroism and casts the spell on herself. and makes her way to Aeotsep.
"Dear Aeotsep, I hope you excuse my late call.
I am a member of a faction called the Jeweled sages, a faction seeking enlightment and wisdom of the ages. We also search all Golarion for those that would be a boon for our faction. You are one of such special individuals. I would ask you to share your knowledge and wisdom with us." Ask Aeotsep to join the scarab sages faction needs a dc 21 Knowledge local check. Knowlocal:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 "As we climbed the mountain you said the following:Climbing the spire is much like walking the same path that led Narmek Tar Kuata to enlightenment, and sometimes one of the monastery’s students—including one in recent memory—attains a level of mastery and wisdom that could have rivaled the founder’s. Could you share the name of the student? This could also be a worthy candidate."
"Of course. Her name was Dhiara. I gave your colleagues a letter I received from her when they asked, earlier (see slide 3 of the maps deck). She was an extraordinarily adept student, and is herself very wise."
Male Human (garundi) Conjurer 3 | 17/17 HP | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | Ft +2 Rf +3 Wi +3 | Init +8 | Perc +7 | Acid Dart 6/8 | Arcane Bond 1/1
"We know nothing about Dhiara other than the recommendation of Aeotsep. I would suggest Bertrag; he showed true character in staying to help the other captives of the cult escape. We have means of contacting Dhiara and evaluating her as a candidate at a later time."
HP 32/32 | AC23 (11FF, 14T) | Perception +7, Sense Motive -1 | +4 Init | Fort +3, Ref +6, Will +4 | Spell 1 : 7/7 Spell 2 : 5/5
I've discussed with a lot of people during my stay here. Dhiara was the first to come to mind to the people I've talk to.
Bertrag is a good man, yes, but beeing good is not what is needed for being a jeweled sage.
HP 65/65 Ac 12 FF 10 T 12 F 7 R 7 W 7 (+2/+3vs Elemental Spells)/ Ini +8 Perc +15
Wizard Conjurer (9)
Electra nods to D'lack.
"I whoolheartly agree to your words. We can offer also Bertrag. In the end it needs a very special combination of skills. The more people we offer the higher the chance of finding a worthy candidate. How about Found gem candidates. Dhiara half-elf monk travelling to Averaka. Bertrag other at monastery.
Find proof of Sage's passage in monastery. Archive in Sothis Exhibitory."
She smiles."24 words!"
