PFS 4-07 Aeshuura's Severing Ties (Inactive)

Game Master Aeshuura

They are not clear on the spigot, but they say Disable Device, Knowledge (engineering), or Strength check to open the pipe. So I would say that it is like a faucet without the key to turn, it is difficult to do without the correct tools. (I would allow someone with Profession (plumber) to be able to do it as well. Mario? Luigi?) ^_^

There is nothing separating the rooms other than black sheets with the 7-pointed star. The only ones with doors are the barred rooms, such as the room holding the basilisks, but they are floor to ceiling bars, so they will not stop the water.

The gas is poisonous, not flammable. If you were to widen the crack to the point that is not easily seal-able then it could be a sufficient sabotage. Remember, poisons do not necessarily kill, so more than likely they will become sick, and a few might die, but it will probably not eradicate the cult.

Simple stealing or using the wand up is not really sabotage. Wands are relatively cheap, and if they can craft wands, it would be done in less than a day.

Well, we are STEALING the wand, Pink wants it!
I think the flood is better than the poison gas. What do you think?
Also, I could use some obscuring mist for us to do something to the statue. I think it's an important piece of their cult.

Aye, I remember well we don't need to kill the cultists, so enlarging that crack would make sense. That said, we don't need to choose one sabotage over another, we can do many.

I'd suggest enlarging the crack, flooding, stealing the wand, desacralizing the statue (any ideas for statue "makeup"?).

As much as going overboard would be very fun I think we should do one then run. I see the flooding as not hurting us by accident (poisoning ourself with stupidity). Can we try a Strenght check bust it off and make a run for it.

Ok, one of you (Mr. Red probably) make the initial check, and up to 2 of you can aid another. Make any preparations if you would like to try to make this easier.

Kynrac casts Guidance on Mr.Red. I'll also put on my smoked glasses in case anything goes wrong with the basilisks.

LOL
Before we proceed this is what everyone wants? Speak up it is your character!

If so here are my preparations

• cast message on the party
  
• try to use inspire compentance bardic performance (+2 skill checks) via the message spell so it will not be too loud, primary performance is oratory so a little whisper speech of good luck to everyone assisting.
  
• can I get a knowledge check vs demons in general to remember to use either cold iron or silver vs them (incase of a visitor) knowledge planes: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
  
• have that headless body with the badge and note displayed on the floor in here
  
• i can assist if needed 16 STR 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 with a possible +2 from bardic performance.

I am all set and ready to go.

Pulls out cold iron long sword
Advises everyone to do the same if they have cold iron.
Gentlemen, please use cold iron against any demons this cult has as pets, it is most effective.

Don't worry I already have my cold iron weapon

Mr Red was ready to open the pipe with the help of the others

Kynrac also casts Protection from Evil on all four party members just before we start.

Mr. Red, are you going to use Strength, or do you have some skills that could be useful? (Strength will not be affected by Inspire Competence, while skills such as Disable Device or Knowledge (engineering) will.)

Also, who will be aiding you?

Wait, I will become an half Orc before

Ragnar/Haraldson concentrate and little to little his figure change to become more Orc.

Cast alter-self +2 For, during 4mn

Mr Red is not the crafty one, he will use strength to open the sink

Ok, looking at the map again, it looks like for someone to help, they would need to climb on the tables.

So make your roll, add 1 for Mr. Blue's guidance.

Strength check: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9

His first try wasn't a success. Ragnar tried a second time, this time invocking his god's name.

GORUM !

Strength check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Assist 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Lol

Can I try a knowledge engineer
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Big bag of suck today

It takes three tries before Mr. Red powers it open, and foul water comes gushing out into the barrel. You figure you will probably have around a minute before it begins overflowing.

Any great idea about the statue? By the way, did you put the letter on a place dry enough? Everything is gonna get wet around here...

Mero will cast Obscuring Mist at the junction of the Bath room and the barracks.

How broken is the thing? Can it be fixed by a simple thing like Mending?

No, it is actually forced open, it will be very difficult to fix. A simple mending spell will not undo the damage. (Remember also that mending has a casting time of 10 minutes.)

Let the letter get soggy, if they can't read parts it may make them paranoid. Is this spigot broken? Meaning it cannot be shut off? If not maybe we could attack the pipe making it unrepairable. Someone wanted it busted in 3 spots before, I see the wisdom in that now.

I guess it's too late to listen to the old one now. The noise would draw the devil attention, probably. Well, I wanted to make something about the statue, but I guess there's nothing to do here...If I wasn't playing a Pregen i would kill the devil ^^

It's broken, but not irreparable. But remember, it's sabotage, but whether it is fully successful or not, what is important is that the cultists think that it is the Aspis Consortium.

So... Time to leave?

Let's get out of here!

Kynrac checks the wand of purifying has been taken, and leaves with a calm, yet determined pace. His smoked glasses are on his nose.

Double moves, no running to avoid increasing the chances of being detected.

Unless we want to tackle that demon or gassy wall I believe our work here is done.

will follow party consensus

Do you think flooded the place will suffice ?

Killing the demon will add to the confusion didn't it ?

asked Ragnar/Haraldson following his comrades

Ok lets kill the demon

Does anyone else feel that making our big caper look like faulty plumbing is very lack-luster? I had hoped for uncontrollable amounts of rapid currents to spill forth from that broken spigot.
Takes a big sigh in from under his mask.
Mr. Red, I must confess that the monolithic demon in the other room I described may not be so... accurate. I will also confess that I was shaken up by this creature's precision of scarification and possible torture techniques. This led me to spin a yarn about the previously mentioned twenty-five foot demonic juggernaut behind the curtain. The demon, to more accurately describe it is man-sized, wreathed in chains, and seems to take a pleasure in carving flesh. If you wish to combat it I am with you if you take the lead. My nerves have settled since viewing the sight, again I am sorry for stretching the truth.

Very well. It relieves me, for I would have been reluctant to let a demon on the Prime Material without even trying

Kynrac takes off his glasses, starts time flicker (20% miss chance, similar to blur) and casts Bless with his wand before the team goes in the demon's room to fight it.

Don't forget PfE and Bless. The benefits are: +1 morale to hit, +1 morale to saves vs. fear, +2 AC vs. Evil, +2 resistance to saves vs. Evil, a summoned creature can't touch or hit you with natural weapons (but a called demon such as this one can), immune to possession and similar effects from evil creatures.

By the way, now that Mr.Orange's told the truth, what does my 25 in Knowledge (planes) reveal about this demon?

Not Good, Mr Orange to lie to your comrade. But as you're not a Northman I can understand why you're afraid. Don't worry I will kill this demon.

Do you want to be bigger ? I can do it for you.

[ooc]Ragnar can't use on him enlarge person so he could do it on Vasilios[/b]

Becoming larger may increase my courage... Yes I would like that very much. Oh and Northman or not, it is a demon, most people would be afraid of a demon. You sir I cannot tell if you are insane or brave, it is often hard to distinguish the two. But I will follow your courage, mad or true, into the fold to smite this beast.

Vasilios's body language tells he is quite nervous about this encounter that is being planned.

If this was undead, or dragons, or abberations, or whatever, anything else really I would be quite fine, I think.

Vasilios prepares his coldiron longsword and whip.

Are we to charge in and just attempt to slaughter it? If so please lead the charge I will be right behind you.

Ragnar call for Gorum to give courage to Vasilios, transforming him in a giant one.

Then he advanced weapon in hands ready to fight and kill

I think I'm both, ha !

Spells on Ragnar:
Alter Self : +2 strength
PfE : +1 save, +2 AC vs Evil Creature
Bless : +1 moral bonus to attack and save vs fear
AC22 (24vsEvil)/ +11 Att/ 2d6+13 (19-20)

Will recast message on the party, and preform oratory in whispers through the spell to inspire courage. This gives +1 on attack and weapon damage, and saves against charm and fear that will stack with everything.
So Bless, bard song, PfE,
bonus to hit +2
bonus to damage +1
bonus to armor class +2 vs evil
bonus to saves +2 vs fear,+1 vs charm, +2 resistance to saves vs. Evil, a summoned creature can't touch or hit you with natural weapons (but a called demon such as this one can), immune to possession and similar effects from evil creatures

Updated Map

You head out the door as quickly as possible, and Mr. Blue is halfway down the corridor, with the others behind him, when the statue that you were just talking about not long ago, slithers out and "looks" down the corridor. It squeezes and tries, but cannot make it down the corridor and shows why enlarge person will not work very well in here.

Initiative Order
Mr. Blue <-
Ebon Acolytus
Mr. Orange
Mr. Pink
Mr. Red

Mr.Blue moves down the line of companions to be close to Mr.Red. Touching Ragnar's weapon, the elf utters word of divine might.

Moving to K1, then casting Sun Metal on the weapon you have in hand. You now deal +1d4 fire damage on a successful hit for the next 4 rounds.

As for the information on the Kyton, I'm sharing it of course.

Please npc me if i take too long. Internet is down. I have a blur scroll to use in the melee.

Will do, Walter. You all can look at Mr. Blue's spoiler above.

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The Ebon Acolytus paces back and forth, waiting its chance to reach one of you. Delaying action.

Initiative Order
Mr. Blue
Mr. Orange <-
Ebon Acolytus
Mr. Pink
Mr. Red

Could I have prepared the whip and my silver dagger with Mr. Blue's correct info?

Vasilios casts grease under the large now alive statue then moves down the hallway to the east (square g5). Well we can do that sabotage the statue thing you wanted to do Mr. Blue.

Reflex DC 14 covering squares A1. A2. B1. B2.

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Yes Mr. Shadowtongue, you can easily have the silver dagger out instead.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The statue falls, then scrambles to get back up. Acrobatics to stand up: 1d20 ⇒ 19 Acrobatics to move: 1d20 ⇒ 6 Reflex Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 It seems to be having trouble, but remains standing.

Mr. Pink moves up to cast blur on Mr. Red.

[b]Initiative Order[/ooc]
Mr. Blue
Mr. Orange
Ebon Acolytus
Mr. Pink
Mr. Red <-

You're up to bat, Mr. Red!

Mr Red move toward the statue, but as he made his first move he accelerate and arrived just near it.

Then, in his strange and melodious voice he call for his god.

GORUM !

and strike

Great Sword power attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 = 182d6 + 1d4 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + (3) + 13 + 1 = 21

I added bard song to my rolls
I used surprising charge to move an additionnal time

Does the Ebon Acolytus wield a real weapon or is it using natural weapons?

It is wielding an actual weapon.

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As Mr. Red rushes in the Ebon Acolytus swings at him with reach as he moves in. Attack of Opportunity: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 2 = 18 Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 Blur miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 27 But the attack misses.

Mr. Red swings hard, but fails to land direct hit, sliding off its stony exterior.

Initiative Order
Mr. Blue <-
Mr. Orange
Ebon Acolytus
Mr. Pink
Mr. Red

Mr. Blue's turn.

Kynrac ponders a moment, then moves towards the statue and brandishes his own burnt hands towards the ebon acolytus.

The pain of guilt, of failure, of fire that I carry with me every day, you will also feel.

Moving to G1, then casting Oracle's Burden on the acolytus. Will save DC 16, if the creature fails it'll suffer my curse's effects (-4 on weapon attack rolls). It is a curse effect.

Move to E1. Will attempt a trip attack with the whip.

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 this includes the bonuses noted above and my improved trip feat

cmb: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

free action whispering bard song.

bardic speech I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend this hallway, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace of demonic sacrificing demon animate statues, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do

More fails for my bucket of suck...

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Mr. Blue steps forward, calling forth the power of the gods...

Will Save DC 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

...then the hands of the statue blacken and crack! Just be aware that some GMs may ask you for your proof of access to the book on this curse. ;) I have the book, but I had to do a little bit of searching to find this one. Remember, PFSRD is not a legal source. However the spell was from APG, so that one was ok.

Sorry, Vas...

Shadowtongue whips past Mr. Red's feet, trying to catch the serpentine lower body of the statue. Despite its unsure footing, Shadowtongue's effort in unrewarded.

The statue reaches for Mr. Red! Initiate Grapple: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23 Mr. Red's Attack of Opportunity: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 30 Damage: 2d6 + 1d4 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5) + (3) + 13 + 1 = 28 The battle oracle's slice ruins the statue's attempt!

Initiative Order
Mr. Blue
Mr. Orange
Ebon Acolytus
Mr. Pink <-
Mr. Red

Will give Mr. Pink a couple of hours to post, if not done by then, I will autopilot him as requested.

If cover is cumulative, Pink moves to F1 and casts his Scorching Ray. If it lowers the attack only once he will cast from his square, and then move to G6.
Touch Ray: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 26 / Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 1, 6) = 12
Confirming: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 7 / Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 6, 2) = 17

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Mr. Pink sends a ray that explodes in flame on the Ebon Acolytus!

Initiative Order
Mr. Blue
Mr. Orange
Ebon Acolytus (took 40 dmg so far)
Mr. Pink
Mr. Red <-

EDIT You do think that it is odd that the Kyton has not emerged to the commotion. Do not fret, I did not forget! ;)

Mr. Red's turn.

Mr Red was reassured by his hability to fight by his last hit

Shooting his god's name he tried to hit again

GORUM !

Greatsword with power attack: 1d20 + 11 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 - 1 + 2 = 202d6 + 1d4 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + (1) + 13 + 1 = 20

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Mr. Red swings a hefty blow, taking another chunk out of the statue! It yet stands, though it looks like it may not take another hit like that...

The greatsword reverberates in the battle oracle's hands as he braces for the counter-attack that is sure to come!

Initiative Order
Mr. Blue <-
Mr. Orange
Ebon Acolytus (took 40 dmg so far)
Mr. Pink
Mr. Red

To you, Mr. Blue!

Moving to Mr.Orange, then casting guidance on him.

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Mr. Blue places his hand on Shadowtongue's shoulder, and he sees a flash of possibilities, guiding his next action...

Initiative Order
Mr. Blue
Mr. Orange <-
Ebon Acolytus (took 60 dmg so far)
Mr. Pink
Mr. Red

Aloha everyone! I am looking for a few players to run through Severing Ties.

A few criteria that I would give preference to:

- I will be posting two or more times a day, and would expect the same of my players.

- If you are inactive in combat, I will give you an hour or two before delaying your action. The only way around this, is if you give instructions for "auto-pilot".

- I will be sharing pictures and maps via Google Docs. I will try to mark maps with a coordinate system, so that if you cannot move your icon on the map, you may call out coordinates for where you want to move, and I can move you.

- We are aiming for Tier 4-5, as I have two players already in that tier that have spots reserved.

- I do prefer roleplaying to rollplaying, so "talkers" are welcome!

Almost done with him in another game. Then just level and I'm ready

Hoping to start this weekend.

Will be ready Sunday. Going away for a LARP weekend

Hi Aeshuura

I'm interested to play. I had two characters I would like to play this one : a fighter/oracle (4) and a Sorcerer (5).

I also had a fighter/rogue (5) or a bard (5) if needed.

FYI I'm in Europe (it could be a problem as we're not in the same time zone)

It's not. I'm in south Africa. Pretty much same tz as u. Tz don't matter much. And he handles it well. :-)

Hey I am interested. Problem is the only character I have in tier is this one. He is currently involved with the other game we are both in.

Ilmakis, welcome! Either would be fine with me. Wreck is a literal wrecking ball, so damage dealer and tank slot is fulfilled. And as Wreck testifies, I am fine with your time zone limitations.

Ditena, do you have a 3? That could work as well, and you would get out of tier gold. If not, I will see what I can do. Hopefully Blakros' will wrap up fairly soon.

Hello! I would like to play a Pregen if you need another player. Which one depends on the group so far, so please tell me if that's ok.

I do have a level 3. How long do you estimate this PBP session will go? He is currently my at table in person character.

Dhampir Bard 3

I am very interested in joining this one with Kynrac, my ancient lorekeeper oracle 4.

Walter, you are welcome back at my table, whichever pregen will be fine!

Ditena, I have been able to finish in two weeks. This one takes a little bit of rp, perhaps moreso than most, but seems not to be TOO open-ended that it would extend longer.

Kynrac, your lorekeeper would be a welcome addition.

So, candidates so far:
Wreck (2h fighter 5)
Ditena (gunslinger 3/cav 1) or (dhampir bard 3)
Ilmakis (fighter/rogue) or (bard 5)
Walter (pregen 4 based on need)
Kynrac (lorekeeper oracle 4)

I will give a little more time for people in online games to wrap up a little bit, or at least get closer before I make selections.

I also had a Fighter/Oracle (4) and a Sorcerer (5)

Seeing what we have, it will ultimately be your choice, though the others may chime in as to what they might prefer...

Are you still taking submissions? If so, I'd like to throw in with a pregen Druid (4). UTC -700 time zone for what it's worth.

I will bring my bard to the table since it is RP heavy.

Candidates, so far:
Wreck (2h fighter 5)
Ditena (dhampir bard 3)
Ilmakis (fighter/rogue) or (bard 5)
Walter (pregen 4 based on need)
Kynrac (lorekeeper oracle 4)
Bert (Pregen Lini 4)

Ditena's bard.

Will fill out character sheet tonight.

I am Riken, Paka's the leopard. We are at your service.

Stats for Riken and the animal companions are attached.

Candidates Update:
Wreck (2h fighter 5)
Vasilios (dhampir bard 3)
Ilmakis (fighter/rogue) or (bard 5)
Walter (pregen 4 based on need)
Kynrac (lorekeeper oracle 4)
Bert (Pregen Lini 4)
Riken Utherson (ranger 5)

Ok, roll call, who is still with us?

I'm still here :)

I am also here.

I am!

I'm still here.

After final roll call, I will make my choices. Legal table limit is 6, and since this is not a convention or event, I will not be making the exception to accept 7.

I just want to be sure that everyone will be able to post 2-3 times a day. Let me know if you have easy access to this thread, and can check more often, as that may influence whether you get picked. Of course this is if you fall in the final two.

Decision will be made by this evening.

Ilmakis, have you given thought as to who you would like to play? I would like to take a look. Backgrounds may influence me as well, as that is an insight as to the role-playing philosophy of the player.

I have easy access to this thread and can post 2/3 time a day with the limitation of my time-zone.

Can post several times a day, access with my phone. Interesting character background should be up shortly.

I shouldn't have a problem posting several times a day. I would anticipate posting around noon and then a few more times in the evening after work. I'm in CST (GMT-6)

I've updated the profile to include Riken's backstory.

I can post several times a day too. My background is already in my profile.

I don't know yet. But I will chose between Tolgarov (sorcerer) and Ragnar (fighter/oracle)

I'm here and back from a weekend quick trip, which rarely happens anyway. You may remember i was pretty much present all the time in the temple of empireal enlightment, just to assure I can post several times a day. GMT -4.

It seems we have a Bard, a Ranger and an oracle so far. Ilmakis is a Sorcerer or a front line Oracle. So if he goes sorcerer I'll chose something aside from arcane, most likely Merisiel or Sajan. Otherwise I'll play Ezren.

Sorry, I am going to push the start back until tomorrow morning for me, as I am waiting for a response from Wreck. Planning to select all of you for this run. So Ilmakis make your selection so that I can take a look, and then Walter can select his pregen.

Ok I Will take Ragnar

Ezren it is then.

Team:
Vasilios (dhampir bard 3)
Ragnar (fighter 1/oracle 3)
Walter (Ezren lvl 4)
Kynrac (lorekeeper oracle 4)
Bert (Lini lvl 4)
Riken Utherson (ranger 5)

Outstanding! When do we start?

I think it's already started here :)

I'm still in if it isn't too late.

Thanks Ragnar, everyone may notice on the top of this thread are the campaign tabs. If you do not have your PFS numbers on your profile, please post them in the Discussion Thread, otherwise, you are free to see the Campaign thread for our start.

Bert, Lini lvl 4 should be ready to go!