[Outpost] GM Chie's 9-07 Salvation of the Sages (Inactive)

Game Master Korolan

I am considering a few things. One would be to get up beacon of luck. It is a personal spell, so I can fervor cast it. I could then go in, or perhaps go all out casting this round win a blessing of fervor and some self-buffing (using my corset of delicate moves to get another swift action). This would likely be used for shield of faith. I am guessing we need to free the Sages, or break their scarabs, first, as well.

Another idea would be for you to fortune hex me, so I can get double rolls on my skill checks.

I am sure this is about to get much worse, too.

Ardelaneu will try to drop good hope and start smiting.

Seldanna, you can Identify Madam Tahari as a Ghost, a Malevolent undead with the ability to possess targets, but most importantly being Incorporeal! Additionally, you recognize that it isn't a spell exactly that is Sickening the Good Aligned members of the party, but the pure outpouring of Evil.

Aryana laughs as Pratvah's coils squeeze right through her. Floating back five feet, she laughs as the Amethyst glows. Without even so much as lifting a finger, or speaking a word, a Dazing Flaming Sphere pops into existence on top of Pratvah on the Magic Carpet.
Incorporeal, so not worried about the AoO from Pratvah! Ref DC 20 Negates: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 4) = 12+dazed

With another thought, a burst of sparkles erupt near Seldanna, Kan-yeh and Gunari. The Quickened Glitterdust coats everything in a fine spray of Scorched Gold flecks. Will Save DC 20 or Blinded for Gunari, Kan-yeh and Seldanna.

Finally, the Onyx gem glimmers with dark energy, as Tahari gestures again, a cloud of Green Mist rolling over the ground away from her. You can easily identify a Cloudkill when you see one. Khash, Kan-yeh and Jaswinder, you guys are in the cloud. Con Damage, Fort DC 23 for Half: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Additionally, the Ritual is over. Spells are no longer at risk for causing Feedback! Good luck!

ROUND 1!
BOLD May Go!
Jaswinder -27, Fort Save DC 23
Aryana Tahari
Dhiara -27, Trapped
Khash'telek -27, Fort Save DC 23
Gunari -27, Sickened, Will Save DC 20
Grandmaster Torch -27, Trapped
Sinuhotep -27, Trapped
Amenopheus -27, Trapped
Seldanna -27 , Will Save DC 20
Tahonikepsu -27
Ardelenau -27, Sickened
Kan-yeh -27, Sickened, Fort Save DC 23, Will Save DC 20
Ermias Dalla

Remember, since she's an incorporeal source, every damaging effect she deals does half damage to corporeal targets, and non-damaging effects only have a 50% chance of effecting us (like when you fireball a ghost, but in this case it's reversed).

Reflex, Evasion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Jaswinder cast Delay Poison on himself at the beginning and it's good for 7 hours ^_^

Ok, I'll bite. How do you figure?

For the Record, I am OK with being wrong, I just don't know where that ruling is coming from. I think that might be some of the Etherealness left over from 3.5?

Everything is equally reversed; incorporeal can harm other incorporeal just as corporeal can harm corporeal, but either targeting the other is at half effect.

I realize that particular entry may not explain it; I'll look to see where it comes from.

Most of the posts I found were from 2013 or 2014, and nothing newer, so it's possible a newer edition removed this language, but HERE are two quotes referencing "Likewise, its spells or spell-like abilities deal only half damage to corporeal creatures".

My guess is that this boss *seems* powerful because GMs aren't going by the idea that incorporeal can only affect corporeal half of the time.

We all still have Life Bubble on, so the cloudkill cannot affect us.
will DC20 w/ luck: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 2 = 27

Jaswinder, Pratvah doesn’t have magic fang?

”Seldanna! Can upyou use your fortune hex on me? I think I am going to try and get us some help, but I imagine it won’t be easy”

He then says, ”Ardelenau, can you claim the onyx jewel? Your talents see right up that ones alley! Seldanna, you or Khash might then want to claim the spinel jewel, since you both know so many languages.”

waiting to see what Seldanna and Khash do

Khash gasps and wheezes from the gas
Fort Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Cool, either 2 or 4 con damage.

Khash uses withdraw to move around the edge of the room (his base speed increases to 45 for this) in anticipation of using the SPINEL Jewel (Mnesoset) next round.

I'm assuming it's 4 Con damage. He's down to 4 hp after the unavoidable 10d6 to the entire dungeon because "lol reasons." If he dies, DNR.

No, Khash is immune to the poison. First, he has delay poison, and second, he has life bubble. So, no con damage.

WILL DC20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Seldanna just manages to withstand the effects of Tahari's Glitterdust spell and looks around the room, taking in the chaos and desperation of their situation. So many pressing needs and dangers and so little time to do anything about them.

Fighting off panic, the young witch hears Gunari's barked commands and instinctively listens to them without questioning their wisdom...at least it got her doing something. Hopefully if she just keeps moving and trying then this will all work out somehow! Reaching out and touching the warpriest, she sends a wave of good fortune towards him.

Fortune Hex on Gunari. I think you'll find it only helps with one roll and you've got to announce it up front. Good Luck!

Thinking that Gunari may be planning on trying to help Tahonikepsu, Seldanna resists the almost overwhelming urge to help the Time Dragon herself. The bond she feels with the creature is a strong one, but perhaps she is needed elsewhere. Rushing towards the nearest other Sage, Seldanna heads towards Sinuhotep's Mindscape and dives in!

So, not as good as "bit of luck" -- but I'll make use of it, I am sure. It will last 2 rounds, though.

Receiving the boost from Seldanna, Gunari exclaims, "By the Light of the Starstone!" He calls upon the blessings of the Drunken Hero, using fervor to cast beacon of luck (as a swift action)

He then enters the mindscape of Tahonikepsu!
Gunari sees the despondant sage, and casts unbreakable heart on her! Hoping that the +4 to saves will help either on my skill checks, or something

"Tahonikepsu! You are needed! The jeweled sages are lost without your help, and the plagues of Aryana Tahari will sweep over Golarian in her unholy vengeance. Spread your wings and fly into your Draconic glory, that all may see your awesomeness and be gladdened! Besides, I am sure you owe me a drink!" calls out Gunari, trying to get the diamond sage out of her funk.
I am unsure if the sickened is in effect in the mindscape, so i am assuming that it is. If not, add 2 to the results.
diplomacy w/hex: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22
diplomacy reroll: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36

He sees the dragon lift its mighty head, but still she does not rise.
"Diamond Sage! The Scarab Sages voted you into their leadership because they had faith in you! Do not fall prey to the misery that Tahari would make this world if we are defeated! Rise up! FLY!!!"
diplomacy w/hex: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30
diplomacy w/hex: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23

Waiting to see what happens

Thanks for the buffs reminders. I'm at 22 hp then. Not horrible. Is there any chance Khash would have known he wouldn't be able to cast spells for over an hour? If so he'd use his own mage armor so he's not left defenseless.

Khash, that seems reasonable.

Hey Gunari! Making 3 checks is a Full Round Action! I'll either give you the Spell (providing a +2 bonus to your checks next round) or the checks, Your choice.

For the case of Incorporeal spells, I'm guessing there has been an Errata since 2014, or perhaps that is a Specific exception? Both are from the Advanced Players guide, so perhaps we should bring that up as an FAQ. That being said, I'm going to continue running as is.

Tahonkepsu's eyes change from the Bright White to an Obsidian black, with a silver sheen around the outside edge. "STAY OUT OF THEIR MINDS!" she roars, before turning to Gunari. Ripping into his Unattended body, she finds little resistance. 18 damage (Slashing and Magic, if it matters!)

ROUND 1!
BOLD May Go!
Jaswinder -27
Aryana Tahari
Dhiara -27, Trapped
Khash'telek -27
Gunari -45, Sickened
Grandmaster Torch -27, Trapped
Sinuhotep -27, Trapped
Amenopheus -27, Trapped
Seldanna -27
Tahonikepsu -27
Ardelenau -27, Sickened
Kan-yeh -27, Sickened, Will Save DC 20
Ermias Dalla

As his allies disappear into the poisonous mists, Ardelaneu takes to the air, drawing Gamin as he rises. "Assist Pratvah!" he barks, focusing on the bond between them. Unable to call on the hope of Iomedae, he summons her spirit, infusing Gamin with holy power once more. Then he levels the blade at the armored foe below. "By the Inheritor, you shall be defeated!"

Standard Action to Divine Bond for Holy. (Wish Ghost Touch was an option.) Swift Action to smite Ermias. He is using Gamin's Allying property to transfer a +1 enhancement to Pratvah's bite, leaving them both at +1, and Gamin will Guidance Ardelaneu in case it matters.

slight retcon based on GM statement...
Gunari will use his move action to activate the corset of delicate moves to give him another swift action, which he uses to cast shield of faith. He then casts Unbreakable heart on Tahonikepsu before being shredded by her claws.

For the case of Incorporeal spells...I'm going to continue running as is.

That's understandable. Hopefully it gets clarified better for 2.0. I personally don't run incorporeal that way but have seen it run your way before.

Regardless of how GMs run it, I wonder how the author intended it to be run? Will be interesting to read through the GM Discussion thread after playing through this.

My guess is that's why this scenario has such a deadly reputation. Hopefully this difference doesn't result in ours ^_^

Thank goodness for that extend rod. The damage from earlier, does it bypass all DR, even DR/-?

Will Save vs Glitterdust: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 - 2 = 26

Glitter covers the Zenj, who looks between the ghostly woman and her more corporeal companion with a grin that might as well be a snarl.

"Ya give Kan-Jeh a moment Tahari. Da loa calls for ya little slave's head first" he taunts, before racing up to the strange creature. "LET MAYTR' KALFUH TAKE YA" he shouts, as a dark, tall cowled man of black energy seems to ooze out of the bloodrager, only to point a fancy looking walking stick at the creature, seconds before Kan-Jeh's earthbreaker makes contact with the thing's sternum.

Raging, the corporeal thing is my hated target.

Earthbreaker vs Maybe another Graveknight??? (I collect them at this point)(PA, FF, HT, Rage, Vital Strike) - Sickened + Heroism: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 18 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 37
Damage: 4d6 + 10 + 9 + 3 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (2, 3, 5, 2) + 10 + 9 + 3 + 5 - 2 = 37

Kan-yeh, think of it as Untyped damage. Like Energy damage!

Kan-yeh rushes over to Ermias, his Earthbreaker denting the Golden Dragonscale armor. His eyes wracked with Sadness and suffering, he looks up at Kan-Yeh and wails, "I have no control brother. Please, end my suffering!" before his eyes glow Black, with a silver sheen along the edges. A Rictus grin overtakes the once mournful expression, before swinging his flail at Kan-yeh's hands, bashing his knuckles and forcing him to drop his Earthbreaker.
Disarm vs Kan-Yeh: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31 Hope you didn't need that!
"How cute! Thinking you can defeat Tahari. I will CRUSH YOUR SKULL AND DRINK THE BLOOD! FOR AHRIMAN!" Stepping between Khash and Kan-yeh, his eyes shine with Malice as he looks suddenly empowered. Smite Good VS Kan-Yeh!

Almost as if his call demanded it, a massive Anthropomorphic Lioness appears in a burst of black flame. A massive roar erupts from her fanged jaws, as Waves of Fatigue wash over Gunari, Seldanna and Kan-yeh.

Ok, that should be All the player on the map.

BOLD May Go![/b]
Big Kitty
Jaswinder -27
Aryana Tahari
Dhiara -27, Trapped
Khash'telek -27
Gunari -45, Sickened, Fatigued
Grandmaster Torch -27, Trapped
Sinuhotep -27, Trapped
Amenopheus -27, Trapped
Seldanna -27, Fatigued
Tahonikepsu -27
Ardelenau -27, Sickened
Kan-yeh -27, Sickened, Fatigued, Disarmed
Ermias Dalla -37

Full attack Tahari: +3 Seeking Composite Longbow, Ghost Blanch Arrows, Improved Precise Shot, Heroes Feast, Gravity Bow.

Even if she's a Human Ghost, I don't think my Favored Enemy kicks in; if you think it applies, add +4 to my attack/damage.

Many Shot: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 1 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 5) + 10 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 5) + 10 = 16

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 1 = 23
Damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 4) + 10 = 17

Iterative: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15
Damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 4) + 10 = 15

Well, that's underwhelming =(

"Pratvah! You're going to have to jump down and help our friends. Why don't you start on that ugly thing facing off against Mister Kan-yeh?"

Pratvah, being a snake, doesn't so much jump as she deliberately falls.

Acrobatics, DC 15: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 (Yay!)
Falling Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4 Non-lethal

She then lashes out a few coils towards whatever just disarmed the Zenj.

Grapple, Heroes Feast: 1d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 25 + 1 = 33
Constrict: 1d4 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

If that succeeded, it's pulled adjacent to her.

EDIT: Snake Style if she's attacked during this round or before next round.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

As the arrows fly toward the air toward Tahari, the Diamond next to Gunari Flashes, as a crystalline barrier forms around her spectral form. All three arrows turn before striking her, clattering to the ground below.

Surprised for a moment that Pratvah rolled off the carpet, Tahari floats away from the Winged Paladin, before pointing a finger at Ardelenau, a sickening green ray making a direct line toward the symbol of the Inheritor in the center of his Breastplate.
Quickened Ray of Enfeeblement Touch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Strength Penalty DC 21 Fort for half: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The Onyx gem flashes again, as Tahari flicks her wrist toward Khash'Telek. Khash suddenly begins to feel sick, the Persistant Contagion grabbing hold of his lungs, and squeezing. Fort save DC 24, Roll twice, take the worse

Finally, Tahari gestures toward the fallen Earthbreaker from Kan-Yeh and throws her hand violently toward the cloud of green mist. As if propelled by her rage alone, the massive hammer flies through the cloud before hitting the wall with a Sickening CRUNCH. "Did your little order Really think you could destroy me? You will regret facing me in my own sanctum! I will RELISH in watching the light fade from your eyes!" Telekinesis, per the Ghost Ability. I have placed a token for your Hammer, if you would like to retrieve it. Telekinesis Rounds: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Ermias is not quite as lucky, as the Snake's coils wrap around the Graveknight, cracking bone and squeezing chain. While powerful, her flexing muscles are not as effective as you would have hoped.

Gunari's rousing speech, combined with the Unbreakable Heart, cause her to break out of her mindscape, shaking off the obsidian sheen to her eyes. "Thank you Gunari, I knew I could count on you!" she adds, before roaring menacingly at Tahari.

BOLD May Go!
Big Kitty
Jaswinder -27
Aryana Tahari
Dhiara -27, Trapped
Khash'telek -27, fort DC 24 (Roll twice, take worse)
Gunari -45, Sickened, Fatigued
Grandmaster Torch -27, Trapped
Sinuhotep -27, Trapped
Amenopheus -27, Trapped
Seldanna -27, Fatigued
Tahonikepsu -27
Ardelenau -27, Sickened
Kan-yeh -27, Sickened, Fatigued, Disarmed
Ermias Dalla -43

Fort Save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21 Now listen here you...

Feeling the effects of Tahari's fell magic, Ardelaneu glares back. "Iomedae, grant me your power to defend against this foe, and my allies the hope to overcome her!" he prays moving to gain an advantage over the minions of the necromancer.

Standard Action Good Hope for everyone but Jaswinder (assuming that Gunari or Khash'telek get 5ft closer to each other), Swift Smite Tahari, and Move to gain some altitude and close on Ermias.

Seldanna dives into the mindscape of Sinuhotep

The witch is disturbed by the visions of the Amethyst Sage being corrupted by Tahari and tries to understand the sage's motives, hoping it will help her convince and cajole him back into consciousness.

What was in that ancient jar that the sage would abandon his companion to obtain it? What dark ritual was he conducting that required the heart of a sphinx? What hold did Tahari have over him?

Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 19 + 2 = 33
Kn. Religion: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 = 29
Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 19 + 2 = 41

Wishing she was better with words, Seldanna instead hopes that knowledge and facts can somehow be enough to get through to him and bring him back into the fight.

While powerful, her flexing muscles are not as effective as you would have hoped.

using Gamin's Allying property to transfer a +1 enhancement to Pratvah's bite, leaving them both at +1

My fault, but I forgot about this. I believe it would upgrade her bite to magical? There is no "Masterwork Bite".

Having freed the dragon, Gunari steps closer to Amenopheus, clearly signaling to the party what his intent is to do next. However, his body is in poor condition so he chooses to help that.
Swift fervor heal: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 4) = 15

debating what to do with Tahonikepsu. Will post from work.

concentration on the healing due to graveknight, Paragon of the Society after roll: 1d20 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 3 = 19
After the roll, I will add +3 from Paragon of the Society boon, which adds + luck to any roll after the fact. As it is luck, and Gunari has fate's favored, he adds +1 to the luck bonus. This makes the roll a total of 19. Hopefully that is enough!

Tahonikepsu looks down on the Varisian, and asks, "Now that you have freed me, would you be able to do the same to the other sages?"

Gunari nods, grinning, as this was his plan all along.

The dragon picks up Gunari, flies above Torch and Amenopheus, and sets Gunari back down between them. "Now save them," she orders.

"Thank you," says Gunari.

To the other other two, he says in Varisian, "Vin dulce de orz! Nu putem avea asta. Cum putem bea prieteni dacă sunteți pierduți în mintea voastră? Va trebui să rezolvăm asta."

I believe she'll have to touch me for Contagion. AC 28 vs ghosts. But just in case she does...

Fort save vs. disease: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Fort save vs. disease: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Khash dives into the portal to free Mnesoset.

Perception+language bonus+good hope: 1d20 + 14 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 13 + 2 = 30
Perception+language bonus+good hope: 1d20 + 14 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 14 + 13 + 2 = 34
Perception+language bonus+good hope: 1d20 + 14 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 13 + 2 = 30

So much good dice rolling... Hopefully the staic is stupidly high enough. If the 30 fails but the 34 succeeds, then I'll use my GM re-roll for the 2nd natural 1.

I believe she'll have to touch me for Contagion. AC 28 vs ghosts.

Oooo, you're right! Let's call it a Reflex Save VS Dazing Flaming Sphere instead? She could do that with her Move Action instead? Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 No damage, no worries!

So much good dice rolling... Hopefully the staic is stupidly high enough. If the 30 fails but the 34 succeeds, then I'll use my GM re-roll for the 2nd natural 1.

Sounds good! Mark your re-roll used, and we'll free another sage. This is... Limiting my abilities for shenanigans!

Taking the cue from Gunari, Seldanna and Khash begin entering mindscapes, subsequently freeing Sinohotep from Tahari's grip. As the mindscapes are dispelled, the motes of glowing light floating begin winking out, the colors matching the sages that have been released.

Sinuhotep stands feebly, shaking off the mental control before looking to Seldanna. "It is Embarrassing that I let her affect me this much. Let us work together to defeat her!"

So... Gunari has Tahonikepsu, Seldanna gets Sinuhotep, but they both would have acted before being saved. Sounds like Next round Activities!

BOLD May Go!
Big Kitty
Jaswinder -27
Aryana Tahari
Dhiara -27, Trapped
Khash'telek -27
Gunari -45, Sickened, Fatigued
Grandmaster Torch -27, Trapped
Sinuhotep -27
Amenopheus -27, Trapped
Seldanna -27, Fatigued
Tahonikepsu-27
Ardelenau -27, Sickened
Kan-yeh -27, Sickened, Fatigued, Disarmed
Ermias Dalla -48

Kay-Yeh!' calls out Gunari. "Ken ye haste us, mon?"

The grin on the Varisian's face says it all. His life is on the line, but he is having a good time.

Perception with GM Reroll+language+good hope: 1d20 + 14 + 13 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 14 + 13 + 2 + 5 = 36

Damn these dice. 34 and 36 good enough?!

That will get you where you need to be!

If you wouldn't mind adding the following line below Jaswinder please ^_^

Tracking that extra 4hp might matter.

Pratvah -27, 4 NL, Grappling

If you guys want to make some Knowledge Checks to identify foes, I'll give you some DCs!

BOLD May Go!
Big Kitty
Jaswinder -27, Inside a Cloudkill!
Pratvah -27 / -4 NL Grappled!
Aryana Tahari
Dhiara -27, Trapped
Khash'telek -27
Gunari -30, Sickened, Fatigued, Healed a Little (I guess)
Grandmaster Torch -27, Trapped
Sinuhotep -27
Amenopheus -27, Trapped
Seldanna -27, Fatigued
Tahonikepsu -27
Ardelenau -27, Sickened
Kan-yeh -27, Sickened, Fatigued, Disarmed
Ermias Dalla -48 Grappled!

I failed to identify Tahari and Ermias earlier, but didn't roll for Kitty...

Kn.(planes): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

"Pratvah, just keep squeezing the life out of the one you already have. The Tiger only hunts 'civilized' prey, and after watching you eat I am sure it will not think you are such a foe!"

I can't help but swallow with my mouth open.

Sorry for my radio silence, I have been ridiculously busy. Before I post, I'd like to clear something up: Kan-Jeh has a weapon cord. Can the telekinesis fling the earthbreaker while it is attached to the cord which is bound to his wrist?

Ooooh, Interesting! I doubt she would have seen it from that far away. Let's put that Big Ol' Earthbreaker right next to you then!

Kan-Jeh grabs hold of his weapon's handle, as it swings listlessly from his wrist. "Kan-Jeh t'inks my little ordah gonna go back in time ta crush ya skull before ya became a fragment of not'ing. Before dat, Kan-Jeh crush ya; jest ya wait."

Earthbreaker vs ANOTHER graveknight (PA, FF, HT, Rage, Vital Strike) - Fatigued, Sickened, Heroism: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 18 + 2 + 2 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 29
Damage: 4d6 + 10 + 9 + 3 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (6, 3, 4, 6) + 10 + 9 + 3 + 5 - 2 = 44

The Earthbreaker smashes into the creature's jaw as Kan-Jeh takes but a step back, shouting with passionate glee "Lord Krym'hinel! Loa of the people! Let ya hatred wash ovah dem who oppose me!"

Activating Hateful aura. Any enemies within 10 feet of Kan-Jeh who damage him will take 3 points of damage per successful hit.

Yesss... Tenderized... Good...

Oooh, I would love to take that AoO as you grab your weapon!
As Kan-Yeh reaches down to grab his Massive Warhammer, the massive predator reaches down to grab a hold of the Zenj barbarian.
Claw: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36 Claw Damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Grab vs CMD: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (4) + 26 = 30 Woo!
With a meaty claw, the massive cat Scoops Kan-yeh up by the waist, dragging him closer to his maw of sharp teeth.

"Let go of me you Overgrown Rat-Snake!" Ermias bellows, before crushing his mace over and over into Pratvah.
Swing 1!: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (14) + 20 = 34 Damage 1 +2d6 Acid: 1d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 9 + (1, 5) = 21
Swing 2!: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17 Damage 2 +2d6 Acid: 1d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 9 + (5, 2) = 19

The Giant Lioness rakes her claws into Kan-Yeh's chest, shredding cloth and exposing bone! The sting of Kan-Yeh's hatred only further causes the creature to hold on tight!

Confirm Grapple (Power Attack)!: 1d20 + 26 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 26 + 5 - 4 = 43
Rake 1 (Power Attack)!: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 21 - 4 = 32 Damage 1: 1d8 + 9 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 8 = 20
Rake 2 (Power Attack)!: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 21 - 4 = 18 Damage 2: 1d8 + 9 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 8 = 20

BOLD May Go!
Big Kitty -6 Grappled
Jaswinder -27, Inside a Cloudkill!
Pratvah -48 / -4 NL Grappled!
Aryana Tahari
Dhiara -27, Trapped
Khash'telek -27
Gunari -30, Sickened, Fatigued
Grandmaster Torch -27, Trapped
Sinuhotep -27
Amenopheus -27, Trapped
Seldanna -27, Fatigued
Tahonikepsu -27
Ardelenau -27, Sickened
Kan-yeh -60, Sickened, Fatigued, Grappled!
Ermias Dalla -48 Grappled!

Jaswinder looks at his bow in disbelief.

"Well I am not sure what foul defense that was, but I have other tricks up my sleeves!"

Jaswinder pulls out his darkwood pungi from earlier (move action) and starts playing a rhythmic and upbeat Vudrani melody (standard action).

INSPIRE COURAGE!
+1 Attack/Damage (competence bonus)
+1 Saves vs. Fear (morale bonus)

It moved! SQUEEZE!!

Maintain Grapple to Pin, Inspired, Feast, Allying: 1d20 + 25 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 25 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 41
Constrict: 1d4 + 15 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 1 + 1 = 20

Pratvah unhinges her jaw with an unsettling double *pop* and begins to swallow the Graveknight whole, head first.

Greater Grapple to Damage: 1d20 + 25 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 25 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 46
Damage: 1d4 + 15 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 1 + 1 = 18
Constrict: 1d4 + 15 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 1 + 1 = 20

"Um, Jaswinder, aren't you going to keep firing?" asks Gunari. "I mean, the tune is ok, but I'd rather hear the thunka thunka of your arrows penetrating the ghost or that leonid big guy!"

"Did you see how much good they did?" Gamin chirps in. "Bounced off her like swizzle sticks!"

*SQUEEZE*

He's playing my favorite song!

*SQUEEZE*

But my favorite part is the saving finale.

*SQUEEZE* *SQUEEZE* *SQUEEZE*

"If we don't keep trying we have lost already!" replies the ever chipper Gunari. "And I don't much like dying. Just ask that T-Rex... and the Rukh. Neither could keep me in their belly!"

With Tahonkepsu, Sinuhotep and Mnesoset free, the Diamond Shield around Aryana cracks and shatters, as the glowing Yellow and Purple wisps revolving around her head wink out.
Now that these sages have been freed, Tahari is less Bonkers. That being said, she still has some tricks up her sleeve
Refocusing her attention on the assailants weakening her, she steps backward, gripping her amulet in her ghostly hands. It glows for an instant, before she gestures toward Khask'telek. The Greater Contagion from her Arcane Bond grips Khash'telek, squeezing the life out of him. Fort Save DC 31 or contract a Really Nasty disease. Fading Light Disease: 1d2 ⇒ 1 Negative Levels

The Onyx gem on the podium flashes, as she casts Suffocation on Gunari, sucking the fresh air from his lungs! Fort DC 25 or Begin to suffocate!

BOLD May Go!
Big Kitty -6 Grappled
Jaswinder -27, Inside a Cloudkill!
Pratvah -48 / -4 NL Grappled!
Aryana Tahari Moved, so picking a Square for Jaswinder could be difficult!
Dhiara -27, Trapped
Khash'telek -27, Fort DC 31 or 1 Negative Level
Gunari -30, Sickened, Fatigued, Fort DC 25 or Suffocate!
Grandmaster Torch -27, Trapped
Sinuhotep -27
Amenopheus -27, Trapped
Seldanna -27, Fatigued
Tahonikepsu -27
Ardelenau -27, Sickened
Kan-yeh -60, Sickened, Fatigued, Grappled!
Ermias Dalla -106 Grappled, Pinned!

fort save vs Suffocation DC25: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 only staggered

Ok, fine... since I cannot do a full round to free Amenopheus...

Gunari, unable to take the time to free the Sapphire Sage due to his gasping for breath, he calls upon the power of the Drunken Hero! "Friends, accept the blessings of the Lucky Drunk, that we be victorious in our adventure!"
Casts blessing of fervor. She is marked as being 15' in the air, so I do not provoke. If this is wrong, he'll cast on the defensive.

Then, he again calls upon the power of the Drunken Hero, and fervor casts divine favor, (granting him +4 to hit and damage for 1 minute)!

Remember, Khash, you can burn the beacon of luck to roll twice take the higher!!