[PFS] Blake's Gallows of Madness, Part I (Inactive)

Game Master Blake's Tiger

Aah, I didn't prepare burning hands.

Takumi looks aghast as the spiders attack. He quickly pulls out another piece of paper, and again rapidly folds it into the form of an eagle. With a flick of his wrist, he launches this beside the giant spider, opposite Faust. Along the way, the paper eagle morphs into a real one and immediately starts clawing and biting at it.

Spend 1 arcane reservoir to summon eagle (augmented) as standard action, last 1 min.

talon 1 vs giant spider, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
talon 2 vs giant spider, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
bite vs giant spider, flank: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 = 21 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
+1 dmg to each of above if target is evil.

Summoned Eagle: AC:14 T:13 FF:12 | HP: 7/7 | Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5

Takumi then quickly draws back away from the vermin.

Takumi be careful accidentally adding +2 to the eagle's to hit from augment summoning, the +4 strength gives it 2 more damage but no more to hit because of weapon finesse

Zeldana steps in front of Shalendra's new positiion and looses a crossbow bolt at the gigantic spider.

crossbow into melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 3 - 4 = 17
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Zeldana then reloads her crossbow as fast as her old hands will let her.

The +2 to attack is from flank, not augment summoning. :)

Imojin and Whiskers run around the corner and take in the scene... she wriggles her little furry self in excitement and anticipation of the battle to come... double move

The origami eagle manifests and snaps one of the spider's legs off with it's sharp beak. Zeldana almost strikes the giant spider, but the distraction of the melee causes her to miss. The quarrel strikes the warehouse door instead, nearly punching through it.

The spider swarm slowly oozes forward. The now seven-legged spider bites at Faust, but it's fangs catch on an unseen force.

Combat! Round 1/2. Bold may act.
Takumi
Zeldana
Xanac (mage armor, round 1's then round 2's actions)
Shalendra
Imojin & Whiskers
Giant Spider (-6 hp)
Swarm
Faust (-9 hp, Shield) (1. Fort save vs. poison, DC 11; 2. Fort save vs. poison, DC 13 if failed first, DC 11 if made first; 3. Fort save vs. distraction/nausea, DC 11)

Zeldana backs up for now, trying to get out of the swarm range.

The hundreds of little mandibles dig into his skin, oozing toxin into his bloodstream. Unperturbed by the crawling mass, he grips his scimitar and chops at the spider as he steps out of the bulk of the spider swarm. Temporarily free of arachnids, he draws a gleaming orange jar from his pack. "Got something for the little ones, right here..." he growls through gritted teeth.

Can't let them keep eating away at me! Desperately grabbing the talisman at his neck, a thin, transparent field surrounds him. I can't rely on this thing's power too much, lest it consumes me.
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Shalendra moves back out of the possible path of the swarm, and pulls out an alchemist fire. "They are normal vermin as near as I can tell."

Know Nature: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Know Nature: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Imojin and Whiskers back up 5' and Imojin throws an alchemist fire at the swarm.

to hit rta: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
dmg if hits: 1d6 ⇒ 1

miss direction if 9 misses touch ac: 1d8 ⇒ 1

1st turn:

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Xanac concentrates on the large spider, and it begins to visibly crumble like old pottery.

magic missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

2nd turn:

Recognizing the 'lesser' spiders for what they are, he pulls out a 'special treat' for them....

holy water vs swarm, aiming for closest corner thereof (for what it's worth): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
positive energy damage: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 +50% = 6

fly, less than half speed: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
The eagle slowly circles around the giant spider as it continues its gruesome task of tearing into the giant spider.
talon 1 vs giant spider: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
talon 2 vs giant spider: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
bite vs giant spider: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
+1 dmg to each of above if target is evil.

Meanwhile, Takumi steps forward, whips out a flask of newly purchased alchemist's fire and lobs it at the swarm. (Indicated targeted square on map)
alchemist's fire vs swarm touch AC, range penalty: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 2 = 20 dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 6 So swarm takes 9 dmg and catches fire if hit. And giant spider takes 1 splash dmg.

Summoned Eagle: AC:14 T:13 FF:12 | HP: 7/7 | Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5

Xanac pierces the giant spider's chitinous abdomen with twin darts of arcane power.

Faust feels his strength waning as the venom from hundreds of spider bites begins to affect him. The giant spider easily dodges his clumsy swing. The swordsman makes his way out of the swarm as a plume of fire rises behind him. Half of the spiders boil and pop in the heat.

The eagle plucks out one of the giant spider's eyes. The giant spider looks to be on its last (seven) legs.

Xanac throws a vial of holy water into the mess of tiny, fiendish spiders and the remainder melt upon contact with the blessed water, save for a tenacious few that scurry into the shadows.

The giant spider tries to eat the closest thing to it, and then it collapses.

The swarm was gone before Imojin splashed himself with fire, so that action is retconned away.

Faust: 2 STR damage, so -1 to STR related rolls and weapon damage until healed.

"Time is of the essence," Faust says as he pulls out a piece of twisted bone. "There is negative energy stored within it. In case you haven't noticed, I'm a bit different," he admits begrudgingly. "Can any of you use it on me? The powers I have called upon will not stay with me for much longer."
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"I can use it." Shalendra takes it and taps Faust with it.

GM, you meant Takumi with the alchemist's fire?

Even if the spiders destroyed, Takumi does not dismiss the eagle just yet, in case the party pushes on it, in which case its services would still be needed. He stands near Faust and Shalendra to see if any assistance is needed.

Eagle last for 10 rounds, and we've spent two in combat. So more than enough time to wait for healing to still keep it around.
Faust, Takumi has a wand of infernal healing which would work on you as well.

Takumi: No, I meant Imojin. Takumi's alchemist's fire was first and hit.

Faust throws the door open, and the eagle swoops inside.

Basic warehouse supplies, such as ropes, hammers, crowbars, and cargo nets, hang from the northern wall of this room. Several crates stand against the western wall. Doors stand against the east and south walls. A pulsating mass of purplish-black sludge lies along the floor near the southern wall between the two doors, and long filaments anchor the substance to the walls and ceiling. Five large, strange egg sac lie burst near the center of the slime.

Combat! Round 4. Bold may act.
Takumi
Eagle
Centipedes
Zeldana
Xanac (mage armor)
Shalendra
Imojin & Whiskers
Faust (Shield 4/10, -2 STR)

Got it!

knowledge(nature), untrained: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
knowledge(arcana): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
"These are giant centipedes, but for some reason, are tainted by some fiendish energy."

The eagle doesn't care about all these, and instead quickly tears into the nearest centipede.
talon 1 vs centipede: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
talon 2 vs centipede: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
bite vs centipede: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Summoned Eagle: AC:14 T:13 FF:12 | HP: 7/7 | Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5

Takumi takes a step onto the path to get a better look into the room and activates his wand, blasting the nearest centipede with an arcane bolt.
wand of magic missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Sigh, looks like I'm not going to be able to use my color spray again... :)

Faust:I forgot about your poison which continues to affect your muscles as you heal with the wand. One or two Fortitude saves at DC 13, if the first fails, then you need the second one.

The eagle easily tears apart the first of the giant centipedes. One of the centipedes further back takes a strike from an arcane missile. Once the verminous predators sense the threat, they swarm the eagle and nearly pull it from the air, leaving several deep wounds dripping celestial ichor.

Combat! Round 4/5. Bold may act.
Centipede 1 (dead)
Centipede 2 (provokes AoO from Eagle)
Centipede 3 (-2 hp)
Centipede 4
Centipede 5
Zeldana
Xanac (mage armor)
Shalendra
Imojin & Whiskers
Faust (Shield 4/10, -2 STR)
--5--
Takumi
Eagle (-6 hp, -1 DEX)

Shalendra tucks her Alchemist Fire away, and raises her crossbow.

Readied Crossbow Attack if an Enemy comes in sight: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6
Damage Cold Iron: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Zeldana joins Shalendra, leveling her crossbow at the melee and also readying if she can get a clear shot.

readied crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
bolt: 1d8 ⇒ 3

"Thank you for your help" Faust says softly as his wounds close.

As the centipedes swarm the eagle, Faust steps behind it with weary muscles and tries to chop a head off the insects.
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I'm assuming #2 is mush by now so not bothering with the AoO roll. :)

eagle fly, less than half speed DC10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
The eagle despite its grevious wounds, gallantly presses on its attack. It rips into another giant centipede (#5) then flaps its wings to keep in flight, going into the corner.

talon 1 vs centipede 5: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
talon 2 vs centipede 5: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
bite vs centipede 5: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
crit?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
If any of the earlier attacks take out #5, it will transfer the rest of its attacks to #3.

Summoned Eagle: AC:14 T:13 FF:12 | HP: 1/7 | Dex -1 | Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5

Takumi launches another bolt of arcane energy, smashing into the nearest centipede. )#3 if it is still standing, otherwise #4.)
wand of MM: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Imojin, riding Whiskers, spurs him past Faust and into battle... she attacks the nearest centipede... 2 if it's still up, otherwise 5.

to hit, cold iron long sword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Whiskers bites at the same one that Imojin is attacking if it's still alive.. if not, at the next one, clockwise.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

to confirm crit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
extra dmg if crits: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

The witches attempt at archery fails, and Zeldana never gets a clear shot as the giant rat carries Imojin into battle underneath the eagle's wings. The ratfolk slashes the closest centipede soundly, and then Whiskers tears it into tiny, many-legged bits. The eagle rips the head off of another with it's talons, but one of the centipedes strikes it down and sends it back to the celestial planes as it tries to retreat to the corner. Takumi destroys that centipede in retaliation.

The last centipede bites Whisker's barding.

Combat! Round 5/6. Bold may act.
Centipede 4
Zeldana
Xanac (mage armor)
Shalendra
Imojin & Whiskers
Faust (Shield 5/10, -2 STR)
--6--
Takumi

Imojin strikes out at the centipede that attacked Whiskers.

to hit, cold iron longsword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Whiskers tries to retaliate for the bite that scratched his barding.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Risking an attack for the chance to make one of them bleed, Faust walks past Imojin and Whiskers to swing at the centipede.
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Should have clarified that the eagle was doing a 5-foot "flap" but no biggie. Doubt the last centipede will last long. :)

While his teammates press the attack upfront, Takumi continues releasing yet another bolt of arcane energy to smash into the final centipede.

wand of MM: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Suddenly, one of the smaller boxes in the warehouse comes flying across the room in the centipede's direction!

telekinetic projectile, melee penalty: 1d20 ⇒ 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Imojin stabs the last of the fiendish centipedes. The vermin manages to dodge the subsequent teeth and blade, only to be squashed beneath a small box.

Save your wand charge. It was dead before your action.

Round 6 for tracking buffs.

A closed door without a lock (on this side) stands between you and the larger portion of the warehouse.

"Let us waste no time, onward!" he cries, gesturing his sword at the next door. And maybe this time I can swing this damn piece of metal and hit something!
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If nobody objects, Faust will open the next door right up.

Shalendra moves into the warehouse, and gives Faust a nod when he suggests moving forward.

Takumi similarly moves into the room, his wand ready.

Zeldana nods and heads in as well.

Imojin and Whiskers slip into the warehouse, cautious and watchful.

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Xanac follows close behind, sticking to the shadows out of habit and instinct....

Stealth: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Torches in each corner of this large room shed dim flickering light between high columns of barrels and crates. Four large pillars support the ceiling. Purplish-black slime covers the eastern wall and much of the room’s southeast corner, stretching between the walls, pillars, and crates with long filaments. Countless shapes, varying greatly in size, crowd the sludge. Several of these shapes, pinned to the walls and crates or lying on the floor, appear human-sized.

"Bringing the demon worms home!" shouts a young man in a craftsman's apron as Faust opens the door. His skin is stained with demon's bile. The apprentice tosses a sticky sack at Faust, but it sails over the dhampir's head and lands beside Zeldana.

A purple-stained fly the size of a large turkey lands on one of the human-sized shapes in the corner of the warehouse.

Combat! Round 7. Bold may act.
Takumi
Zeldana
Xanac (mage armor)
Shalendra
Imojin & Whiskers
Gellion
Hook Fly
Faust (Shield 7/10, -2 STR)

Sense Motive on Gellion: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Xanac can't yet see what's going on in there, but it sounds, to say the least...interesting.

He prepares for whatever mischief may await by drawing a slender wand of solid iridescent quartz shaped like a crescent moon, and concentrates upon it, generating a telekinetic shield around him.

Zeldana finally seeing a target she can effect quickly moves into the room and starts sifting through the boy's head for painful memories.

mindthrust: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 2, 3) = 16
Will DC 16 for half

Zeldana finds the boy's madness overwhelming and retreats before she is able to generate maximum damage. The assault clearly still takes quite a bit out of the boy, though.

Combat! Round 7. Bold may act.
Takumi
Zeldana
Xanac (mage armor, shield 0/10)
Shalendra
Imojin & Whiskers
Gellion (-8 hp)
Hook Fly
Faust (Shield 7/10, -2 STR)

Takumi races into the room and quickly takes in the chaos. His eyes land on the hook fly at the corner of the room. There must be people trapped in there! Again, he summons another celestial eagle for aid. It materialises in front of Takumi, and charges straight for the vermin.

bite vs hook fly: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
+1 to damage if hook fly is evil.

Summoned Eagle: AC:14 T:13 FF:12 | HP: 7/7 | Resist Acid, Cold, and Electricity 5

expend 1 arcane reservoir to summon eagle.

Faust dips down to duck out of the sack's way, taps his boots, and in a blur of speed rips across the room. "Your madness ends here!" Faust shouts as he drags the tip of the blade along the ground, sparks flying in its wake. Reaching his mark, he swings the blade up into the boy.
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Shalendra moves far into the room so she can see what is going on.

Double Move

Imojin and Whiskers move into the room and take stock of the situation... she readies to charge the boy if he still stands after Faust's attack.

The paper transforms into a shining eagle, which wings across the warehouse to engage the monstrous fly. The fly pays the eagle little attention as it drinks deeply from whatever prey lies hidden under the demon's bile. The belly swells as it drinks, and thousands of diminutive creatures struggle against its thin flesh.

The bile-stained apprentice loads a crossbow bolt and fires it toward the doorway. It bounces off of the shadowy force guarding the dhampir.

Faust barrels into the room and opens the mad apprentice's belly through the apron and through the chain shirt underneath with a powerful, wicked slash. You're sure that you can see some of Gellion's intestines peaking through the cut in the apron. Blood quickly pools around him. For now, you notice a small wave of blood pulsing over the loop of exposed bowel.

Combat! Round 8. Bold may act.
Takumi
Zeldana
Xanac (mage armor, shield 1/10)
Shalendra
Imojin & Whiskers
Gellion (unconscious, dying, -25 hp)
Hook Fly
Faust (Shield 8/10, -2 STR)

Xanac spies the hideous thing in the corner, and focuses all his baleful will upon it. Its form wavers and ripples like a mirage....

magic missile, Focused Force vs hook fly: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 6) + 2 = 12

I'm hoping visibility isn't a problem from where I am, cracks and gaps in and between the crates and whatnot; let me know if it is, and I'll revise my action if I must.

With her pent up rage subsiding a bit Zeldana casts stabilize on the fallen boy before moving to the far side of the room.

Shalendra continues to maneuver into position.

Double Move