[PBP GameDay V] GM Tarondor's PFS Scenario 7-11: Ancient's Anguish [Tier 7-8] (Inactive)

Game Master Tarondor

Was going to ask about aoe's but went total defense so thats a no go :(

The whirlwind form doesn't draw an AoO.

Kargen Hapspring wrote:

I assumed Surma was evil for the sake of Protection from Evil, but that the elemental was not.

I feel like I'm missing the import what you're telling me. Did I do something wrong?

Nope. Just saying I did not factor in the +2 for his saves vs. the elemental since I didn't think it was evil.

Tytus, go!

Swooping up Tytus whirls his chain and attacks the div.Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 271d10 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

Swooping up Tytus whirls his chain and attacks the div.Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 351d10 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24

Tytus, give me a DC 16 Fortitude save or be stunned for 1 round.

Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Tytus, unless your chain has a 20' reach, you need to move closer to Surma to attack. Please move your token.

Reach and Longarm =15 Thought it was closer.

Diagonals count as 1.5 squares, so three diagonals are 5-15-20'.

Whirlwind damage to Kargen: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Whirlwind damage to Dyson: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

As the whirlwind batters Kargen and Dyson, Tytus works his way in close and slams the ancient genie with his adamantine dorn-derger, a blow that would fell an ox!

She then maneuvers around to a position lining up Tytus and Seaweed. With a gesture, she unleashes a torrent of lightning!

Lightning bolt: 10d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 4, 1, 3, 4, 1, 3, 2, 2) = 32

INITIATIVE ORDER
Seaweed
Kargen (6 damage)
Air Elemental
Tytus
Surma (-70 hp)
Dyson (6 damage)(picked up by whirlwind)

COMBAT MAP

Tytus and Seaweed, give me DC 17 Reflex saves![/dice]

[ooc]Then Dyson, Seaweed and Kargen can go!

Refl: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Seaweed, give me DC 17 Reflex saves!

Then Dyson, Seaweed and Kargen can go!

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 ftr: (Knowing the DC before making a roll negates the chance to use improved lightning reflexes. :)

Even as sparks dissipate from the chain armor, Seaweed admires the beautiful rays of sunlight it creates, and activates the wand again.

searing light ranged touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
dmg: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 4) = 11 (if not undead or sunlight weakness)

(16 dmg, 2 charges used)

Kargen steps a bit closer, trying to ignore the swirling cyclone near him. He launches two more arrows at Surma in rapid succession.

Attack (RS, DA, heroism, DF, judgement): 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 31
Cold Iron Damage (DA, DF): 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14

Attack (RS, DA, heroism, DF, judgement): 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 32
Cold Iron Damage (DA, DF): 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16

Seaweed's Caster Level check (wand): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

So the searing light fizzles out as it approaches the mighty false goddess.

Kargen's arrows, on the other hand, pierce her iron-hard skin as through paper, striking her in the chest and left thigh.

INITIATIVE ORDER
Seaweed
Kargen (6 damage)
Air Elemental
Tytus
Surma (-100 hp)
Dyson (6 damage)(picked up by whirlwind)

COMBAT MAP

Dyson, go!

Dyson reflex save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Dyson pops out of the elemental's whirlwind and attempts to cast a spell.

Dyson Concentration (DC 21): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

He unleashes a fireball on the air elemental!

Fireball damage: 8d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 1, 5, 2, 3, 6) = 27
Air Elemental Reflex save(DC 18): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 !

Furious, the air elemental attacks Dyson.

Slam: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 331d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Slam: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 291d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

INITIATIVE ORDER
Seaweed
Kargen (6 damage)
Air Elemental (27 damage)
Tytus
Surma (-100 hp)
Dyson (23 damage)

COMBAT MAP

Tytus, go!

Keeping his chain whirling flies a bit closer, but still in reach and tries again to hurt the flying Surma.
Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 351d10 + 21 ⇒ (1) + 21 = 22

The adamantine head of Tytus's dorn-derger sweeps a deadly arc and crashes into Surma's hip, spinning her halfway around. She flies back towards Kargen and Dyson and unleashes a powerful gout of flame.

Concentration check (DC 21): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Intensified burning hands: 10d4 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 4, 1, 2, 4, 4, 1, 2) = 25

INITIATIVE ORDER
Seaweed
Kargen (6 damage)
Air Elemental (27 damage)
Tytus
Surma (-122 hp)
Dyson (23 damage)

COMBAT MAP

Kargen and Dyson, give me DC 16 Reflex saves

Then Dyson, Seaweed and Kargen are up!

Reflex Save (heroism, PfE): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 14

Surma's rapid advance catches Kargen a bit unaware and he takes the full force of her magical flames. The archer backpedals, trying to fire at the Div as fast as he can.

Attack (RS, DA, PBS, heroism, DF, judgement): 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 30
Cold Iron Damage (DA, PBS, DF): 1d8 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 14

Attack (RS, DA, PBS, heroism, DF, judgement): 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 25
Cold Iron Damage (DA, PBS, DF): 1d8 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 12

Spell effects active: Protection from Evil, Heroism, Divine Favor, Air Walk, Justice Judgement

Does Seaweed have line of site on Surma, or is that column taller than the map?

Not sure what's happened to Dyson - his player doesn't answer my PM's. Hope he's alright. I'll bot him from here on in.

Seaweed, the pillar doesn't block your LOS, though the elemental and Dyson do provide cover.

Kargen's arrows both strike the vile aghash div, who is able to absorb punishment like the demi-god she once pretended to be.

Dyson launches a bolt of fire at the elemental, but misses.

Firebolt ranged touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 81d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

INITIATIVE ORDER
Seaweed
Kargen (6 damage)
Air Elemental (27 damage)
Tytus
Surma (-148 hp)
Dyson (23 damage)

COMBAT MAP

Seaweed, go!

Seaweed steps away from the whirling elemental and points the wand at the evil div. "Evil Diva. Evil div. Whatever! Evil doer!"

searing light ranged touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14, beat SR?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
dmg: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4, (if not undead or sunlight weakness)

(4 dmg, 3 charges used wasted :)

EDIT: "Dyson, stay close to me if you need the Wave's blessing!" (cure spells)

Surma dodges the bolt of holy light while her elemental attacks Dyson again. striking him a single solid blow.

Slam: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 171d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Slam: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 321d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

INITIATIVE ORDER
Seaweed
Kargen (6 damage)
Air Elemental (27 damage)
Tytus
Surma (-148 hp)
Dyson (33 damage)

COMBAT MAP

Tytus, go!

Jeeze. Don't tell me we're down to two players now. Is it me? Do I smell funny? Have something in my teeth?

Tytus and Dyson square off with the elemental.

The evil Surma unleashes another lightning bolt that catches both Seaweed and Kargen.

lightning bolt: 10d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 3, 1, 6, 6, 2) = 29

Reflex save half DC 17

R: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
That is my second LB 16+14 Seaweed is at 30 damage.

I missed the Tytus go. And last night was pen & paper Tytus continues to press the attack. Charge: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 331d10 + 21 ⇒ (7) + 21 = 28

Need a Reflex save from Kargen.

Reflex Save (heroism, PfE): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 + 2 = 28

Sorry for the delay. Out on Christmas holidays. Feel free to roll saves for me in the future if necessary.

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Tytus's dorn-derger slams into Surma, killing her. She has only enough breath to curse you feebly before she dies.

And, in a Pathfinder miracle, the elemental dissipates, leaving you breathless and victorious!

COMBAT OVER!

The girtabillus Anahita and Ardashir reemerge to congratulate you on your success.

Released from his millennia of bondage, Sinuhotep exults in his newfound freedom, enthusiastic about his ability to seek out the other Jewelled Sages and return to the world the memory of the wonders of the Age of Enthonement.

You travel back to Katapesh and meet up once more with Tahonikepsu.

“Pathfinders, thanks to your efforts, the amethyst sage jewel is now safe, and it fills my heart with joy to welcome Sinuhotep back to the order. I am eternally grateful to you, Pathfinders— you have made it possible for the Jeweled Sages to grow and prosper.”

Sinuhotep seems equally pleased to meet Tahonikepsu; he wears a faint but confident smile the entire time. Badru the golem is overjoyed when the sage returns, and the construct tells you he wishes to help you become immortal, too.

THE END

Thanks a LOT for being the coach on this ride!