An abrikandilu’s natural attacks can threaten and confirm critical hits against objects. In addition, they gain a +5 racial bonus on Strength checks made to break or destroy objects.
mutilation:
An abrikandilu’s bite causes hideous, ugly wounds that not only mar beauty but supernaturally diminish a creature’s sense of self-worth. A creature bitten by an abrikandilu must succeed at a DC 15 Fortitude save or gain a –1 penalty on all Charisma-based checks. This penalty can stack as high as a –5 penalty with multiple bites and failed saves. This lasts even after the wounds are healed; the penalty decreases by 1 point every 24 hours. This is a curse effect. The save DC is Constitution-based.
Big: paralyzing gaze, rend. I already gave the paralyzing gaze. Rend is pretty basic. If it hits with both claws it does extra damage. DR 10/cold iron and good; SR 27
HP 75/75; LoH 6/6 available (2d6); reroll @+4 0/1 avail; Smite 1/2; Wand CLW 48/50 Half Elf Paladin -4/Sorcerer-1/DDisciple-3; AC 34 (barkskin,SoF,Shield,haste) 23 (normal) (25 shielded and enlarged) (27 shielded) (29 shield&SoF); Fort +13; Ref +9; Will 13(+15 vs enchantments); Init +1; Perc +1; resist fire/5;electricity/10;
Lets assume it was dismissed. Auri Fort save:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 If the gaze paralyzes us with fear, Auri is immune and gives +4 to those nearby. If it is just paralysis...well... she stands still.
"The big one is a shemhazian demon! We can't possibly defeat it without Ghalcor's weapon. I'll try to slow it down, while you focus on the little ones and install the prisms.
"Those are abrikandilu. Their bite carries a curse that disfigures you for days."
Thaeos conjures a noxious, green cloud between the gargantuan demon and Auriferous, blocking his gaze behind the mists. Wow! A shemhazian demon. I've read about them, but . . . wow. This is what being a Pathfinder is for!
Crunch:
Standard Cast stinking cloud
I want as much cloud as possible between the demon and Auriferous, without actually putting her in the cloud. I'm not sure how high up the demon is though, so don't know exactly where to center the cloud.
Animal Tiger 9 | AC 28 (35)| T 14 (17)| FF 23 (28)| HP: 31/68 | CMD 29 | Fort +9 | Ref +10 | Will +6* | Perception +6 scent|
Male Human Druid 9 | AC 24 (29)| T 12 (13)| FF 23 (27)| HP: 73/83 | CMD 24 | Fort +12 | Ref +8 | Will +13 | Init +7 | Perception +15
I now notice that only Irizati was D-Doored. Last round he would have called for Baloo to join him. So instead of the attacks he couldn't make Baloo would have double moved up the stairs. I'm assuming the stairs are hindering terrain.
@Auri, no it is not considered a fear affect. @ Izirati, correct,stairs are difficult.
Irizati tears into the demon, as doodle lets loose a set of missiles at the demon. Theaos summons a green cloud that engulfs the demon. Obstructing its vision and temporarily disabling its gaze attack.
As the battle intensifies, a familiar face emerges from the halls and enter the southern door. It is Ollystar and two of her crusaders.
“Focus on the activating the weapon! I will hold off the demon
for as long as I draw breath"
Round 1
Bold May Act
Yellow- 12 damage
Theodore
Bad GM
Irizati
Doodle
Theaos
Good GM
Numair
Auri
Red-35 damage
The smaller demon also takes a shot her, attempting to sink its teeth into her, but her armor absorbs the damage.
aoo bite:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
She manages to fit one of the prisms into the console.
The demon at the console focuses on Auri, eyes going wide as she inserts the crystal. It draws it pick and swings it towards her.
attack:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35Crit damage:1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 confirming crit:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16no extra damage:3d6 + 21 ⇒ (6, 3, 2) + 21 = 32
The demon on the stair hurls a piece of rubble at baloo.
attack:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29hit? damage:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Round 2
Bold May Act
Yellow- 12 damage
Theodore
Bad GM
Irizati
Doodle
Theaos
Good GM
Numair
Auri
Red-49 damage
Gnome Cleric of Cayden Cailean 10 (CORE) | HP 82/82^ | AC 23 | T 13 | FF 21 | CMD 18 | F +14^ | R +10 | W +17 | +2 vs. illusion, +1 vs. poison/disease | Init +8 | Perc +7 (Low-Light) | Sense Motive +11 | Agile Feet 8/8 | Channel 2/9 | Touch of Good 7/8 | Dimensional Hop 20 ft./100 ft. | Holy Lance 1/1 | Beneficent Touch 1/1 | Reroll 0/1 | Active Spells:Death Ward, Extended Longstrider - 3 con damage^, Five negative level (#) (Death Ward)
"Auri, let's load it and let it go!"
Travel day for me, so since Theodore is up soon, gonna just post my turn.
Move Action
Theodore loads up his second and last prism he has.
Standard Action
He triggers the weapon when someone else is ready. Readied action to trigger it with someone else, or just go ahead and do it if Auri decides to help trigger the weapon.
@ Theo, after loading the crystals it takes some one a full round action to prepare the weapon to fire, then comes the two standards. I am guessing that Irizati can perform the full round action in dino form. That would be awesome to see.
Animal Tiger 9 | AC 28 (35)| T 14 (17)| FF 23 (28)| HP: 31/68 | CMD 29 | Fort +9 | Ref +10 | Will +6* | Perception +6 scent|
Male Human Druid 9 | AC 24 (29)| T 12 (13)| FF 23 (27)| HP: 73/83 | CMD 24 | Fort +12 | Ref +8 | Will +13 | Init +7 | Perception +15
Luckily Irizati is fairly bright but you'll still have to explain what he needs to do. I'll be out most of the day so will post my next actions now.
While Irizati uses talons to delicately manipulate a device he doesn't understand Baloo continues to try and remove the enemy standing between him and his master.
Irizati, Using the controls requires no special training, though a PC can operate the controls with finesse and a successful DC 15 Intelligence check or DC 20 Use Magic Device check to coax greater performance out of the weapon. So you don't have to know anything. With as many charges as you all got, should not be a problem with the performance.
'The Grandidierite Sage' Male Half-Elf Sorceror 10 (HP 82/82) (AC 17/10/17) (CMD 13) (Fort +8, Ref +5, Will +9) (Init +6) (Perception +23)
As far as I can tell, we are waiting for Auri to declare move action to insert the last prism, then ready to activate it (standard) with Theo, once Irizati primes the machine. In the intervening period, Yellow and Bad GM will each have one last round of actions, before we set off the magical nuke...
The yellow demon draws his pick and attempt to use it on Baloo. The pick swings over. He tries to follow up with a bite, but that misses as well.
attack:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
bite:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Theodore loads his prism into the final slot and place his hand on the key, ready to turn it.
The huge demon lets out a roar and a wave of negative energy washes over the room.
mass inflict light wounds:1d8 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18 Need DC 20 will saves from Theodore,Auri, Irizati for half
Irizati manipulates the dials and begins the pulls the handle to transfer the holy energy from the prisms to the weapon.
Baloo continues to maw the demon, tearing away its flesh.
Round 3
Bold May Act
Yellow- 65 damage
Theodore
Bad GM
Irizati
Doodle
Theaos
Good GM
Numair
Auri
HP 75/75; LoH 6/6 available (2d6); reroll @+4 0/1 avail; Smite 1/2; Wand CLW 48/50 Half Elf Paladin -4/Sorcerer-1/DDisciple-3; AC 34 (barkskin,SoF,Shield,haste) 23 (normal) (25 shielded and enlarged) (27 shielded) (29 shield&SoF); Fort +13; Ref +9; Will 13(+15 vs enchantments); Init +1; Perc +1; resist fire/5;electricity/10;
Will:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Auriferous has faced some terrible opponents in the past, but this demon is something else again. She shudders as the wave of foul energy races through her.
What are her choices for trying to activate the weapon? Is there anything Auri can do or try to do to speed it up?
@ Auri, you just have to use a standard action to turn the key. Theo has already readied an action to turn his when you turn your, thus activating it.
The crusaders and Ollysta continue to square off against the demon. "Fire the cursed weapon already" She scream as she lays a vicious wound into the beast.
Round 3
Bold May Act
Yellow- 86 damage
Theodore
Bad GM
Irizati
Doodle
Theaos-Delay
Good GM
Numair
Auri
Auri and Theodore turn the key simultaneously. The weapon fires, bluewhite energy explodes from the devices at the top of the tower and crashes over everything in a one-mile radius.
all non good characters need a will save DC 24
made save:
you're blinded for 1d4 ⇒ 4 rounds
failed save:
you're blinded for 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 and deafened for 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds.
The light instantley vaporizes the lesser demon on the stair. The bigger one takes a final swipe at the crusaders and then teleports away from the tower.
The wave of holy light washes over the entire battlefield driving back the demonic forces. Giving the rest of the crusaders the edge in battle.
Ollysta drops her shield and takes knee, leaning on her longsword. She calls the group over to her.
“Since the attack on the Starrise Spire several months ago, the Pathfinder Society has been working tirelessly to assist the people of Nerosyan. While performing rescue missions, diplomatic assignments, and stealth operations, you Pathfinders have shouldered great responsibilities and realized even greater goals. I applaud all of you for your tireless pursuit in fighting for what is right. In this time of need, it is good to see a team such as yourselves work together to complete what was thought impossible. For this, Mendev—truly all of Avistan—shall remember you.”
Primary Success Condition:
The PCs successfully complete their main mission so long as they activate the weapon in Ghalcor’s Tower using at least 14 charges. Doing so earns each PC 1 Prestige Point and the Ghalcor’s Spellcraft and Mendevian Commendation boons on her Chronicle sheet.success
Secondary Success Condition:
The PCs successfully complete their secondary success condition if they both activate the weapon in Ghalcor’s Tower using at least 17 charges and prevent Ollysta Zadrian from dying during the scenario. Doing so earns each PC 1 Prestige Point.Success
Silver Crusade:
Members of the Silver Crusade have an opportunity to impress the Pathfinder Society, the Mendevian crusaders, and Ollysta Zadrian through their deeds. If a Silver Crusade PC accomplishes two of the following four conditions, she earns the Champion of Ghalcor’s Legacy boon on her Chronicle sheet: use Diplomacy or nonlethal methods to resolve the encounter with the Hound Archon Success, directly aid Ollysta Zadrian in her fight against the Shemhazian Success, activate the weapon within four rounds during the final encounter success, or activate the weapon using at least 22 charges pooc]Success[/ooc].
Thank you for playing along, Chronicles will be posted shortly.
Animal Tiger 9 | AC 28 (35)| T 14 (17)| FF 23 (28)| HP: 31/68 | CMD 29 | Fort +9 | Ref +10 | Will +6* | Perception +6 scent|
Male Human Druid 9 | AC 24 (29)| T 12 (13)| FF 23 (27)| HP: 73/83 | CMD 24 | Fort +12 | Ref +8 | Will +13 | Init +7 | Perception +15
Irizati's save vs Mass Inflict Wounds:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Irizati's save vs weapon that just blinded every animal and bug within a mile radius:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Baloo's attempt to stave off the beast hating weapon:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
After Baloo shakes off the weapon's effects he moves up the stairs to reach his master. Irizati slumps a bit on the controls and hopes whatever force was unleashed on him isn't permanent.
