All is NOT well in Mendev. The Worldwound is spewing demons out again and they are doing what they usually do: invading and eating people.
The Pathfinder's Society is committed to researching the past and uncovering long forgotten truths but when it comes to demonic invasions even Pathfinders sometimes have to take a stand...
Should we see what's in the pot or on the other side of the room? I would hate to miss something of importance.If majority agrees Vrothum will head to the pot take a look inside and continue east to the doors.
To Azrael's expert eyes the couldron doesn't seem trapped. Yet something hot seems to sizzle inside it. Vrothum soon realized he'll need to climb up in order to discover more...
Vrothum deftly climbs the chain up to the cauldrona gooey, scalding sludge that somehow resembles blood is boiling inside. As he surveys the device he notices something else: a couple of hooked noses coming out of the sludge. Suddenly the appendices turn and a couple of imp-like heads emerge (with the noses attached...) from the boilding substance, a look of surprise in their eyes!
Vroyhum can act, consider this a surprise round where only him can act
Are we all on the cauldron room? I'll move my token, if we are not all there, that's Val's action for round 1, that and placing his tower shield on his left arm =)
@GM: In any case, I'll be using Seize the Initiative on Valentynne, he'll get 2d20 and pick the highest for initiative order.
Realizing how vulnerable his position is Vrothum seizes the opportunity provided by the surprised creatures to swiftly climb back down from the suspended cauldron.
Meanwhile the 2 imp like monsters growl menacingly...
As the "imps" come flying out of the cauldron Azrael and Vrothum try to hit them with ranged attacks but to no avail. Meanwhile Sheela tries to blind them with a spell...
Will save (blue):1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Will save (black):1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
The creatures are engulfed by the spell and clearly outlined with sparkling light soffusing their frames but they don't seem hindered by the light. The imp like monsters retaliate throwing globs of the boiling substance they were bathing in at Vrothum and Azrael...
Sorry for that. Idril was the last one in order. Also the Imps are flying above the cauldron, which is 30 feet up in the air, so you'll need to climb up (DC15 and AoO from them) or resort to ranged attacks
Valentynne and Rogar try to approach the imps but cannot reach them unless they climb up the chains holding the cauldron suspended.
Idril does the same but cannot connect despite his magic. Valais follows talons unsheated but cannot do much against the flying enemies as well.
"Come down and fight demons!" Azrael yells in hopes it would taunt the creatures to attack him. He holds his Kukri high waiting for the right opportunity.
Ready action to attack should any enemy come within reach.
Azrael prepares to strike at one of the flying monsters. Sheela starts casting a spell and Vrothum shoots at the bluish monster, wounding it slightly.
Instead of counterattacking the 2 creatures just jump back into the cauldron and you can hear them sploshing into the boiling substance held there, probably preparing to use it as an impromptu ranged weapon again soon...
Round 02 - Bold may act
Sheela
Azrael -2hp
Vrothum
Imp like monster (blue)
Imp like monster (black)
Valais
Rogar
Valentynne
Idril
Just to be clear, inside the cauldron they have total cover
You can try attacking the chains holding the cauldron in the air. It's metal so it's not so easy to break though. As for reaching the Imps you can do as Vrothum did by climbing up the chain.
Valais circles around the hall, snarling while Valentynne starts casting a spell...
Male Half-elf Magus 4 | Init +4 Perc +6 | AC 18 | FORT +5 REF +4 WILL +5(+2 v ench) | CMD 15
Idril sizes up his options and decides to do something brash. He concentrates arcane energy into Ankar, causing the blade to spark with electrical eldritch energy. In a smooth arc, he brings the blade down upon the chain closest to him, unleashing the energy into the chain itself.
Idril will cast shocking grasp and try to break the chain nearest him. Not sure if the charge would conduct through the chains to the imps, but here goes nothing.
To hit Ankar + arcane pool +3 SG bonus: to hit included if necessary:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Apologies. Nearing the conclusion of 2 job projects plus my regular schedule is draining me out pretty badly...
Idril's spell races through the chain and into the cauldron. Unfortunately the goo contained inside seems to be non conductive. As this happens, Rogar casts a spell on himself and Valais prepares top strike in case one of the imps comes near her.
I didn't specify it but feel free to start the new round when the old one expires.
Frustrated at the pace of the battle, Azrael moves towards unconventional strategies. Dropping his shield, he mounts himself upon the chains, readying for the emergence of the imps.
The 2 imps reemerge from the goo but this time Azrael is ready for them and wounds one deeply with his kukri. At the same time Sheela reads a spell aloud causing the creatures to be engulfed by a luminescent cloud.
Will Save (blue):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Will Save (black):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
The creatures start to sparkle but aside from that they don't seem affected in any other tangible way by the spell. They fly away from the cauldron and target Azrael with the boiling goo!
Imp like monster (blue)
Imp like monster (black) [i]-16hp[/dice]
Vrothum
Valais
Rogar
Valentynne
Idril
Azrael gets an AoO against the imps as they fly away from the cauldron. The imps are flying 30feet up in the air, near the room's ceiling. Start round 4 when 3 ends.
Round 3 When the Imps emerge, Vrothum shoots at the wounded one.
Comp Bow:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Round 4 Vrothum, noticably frustrated, pulls out a cold-iron arrow and fires at the imps again.
Comp Bow:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 161d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Wow, never claimed to be an archer...DM if the wounded one is alive after round 3 i'll shoot at him round 4, otherwise i'll shoot at the other one.
Male Half-elf Magus 4 | Init +4 Perc +6 | AC 18 | FORT +5 REF +4 WILL +5(+2 v ench) | CMD 15
Idril, cursing his lack of foresight to equip a ranged weapon, hurries to Azreal's side. Concluding that some effort is better than none, he calls forth a cantrip to at least throw metaphorical stones at the beasties.
Idril takes a move action to join Azreal and a standard action to cast Ray of Frost.
Hey GM, I made a minor mistake in the last post, my kukri is +1 and not mwk, so dmg would be +2 more with crit. Not sure if it makes a difference or if you want to retcon it in, I'll accept if you forgo the extra dmg since it's my mistake.
As the imp flies past Azrael, he attempts to take another swig at it but strikes with less confident as he dangles from the chains.
AoO +1 Kukri,PA:1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 - 2 = 14S:1d4 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 4 = 8
"There they are, Soaring Star! Tell Rising Astra to peck at them!" Sheela watches her scroll burn to ash as the imps seem unfazed. "Lucky little hellions. This isn't over!"
"Just my luck, I start growing so I can reach them into the cauldron and they fly out of reach! You cowards! I'll keep on waiting here, because I don't want to trample my little friends! -and he adds almost under his breath- And I was clumsy enough without expanding my limits."
Ready shield slam if any of the enemies flies into range.
Vrothum shoots at the flying monsters but misses them, twice.
Idril opts for a magical attack from the distance and it proves fortuitous, freezing the wounded imp a little.
Valentynne grows into a giant looking fighter while Sheela studies her next move and Azrael stabs at the dexterous creatures who avoid him twice, yet Valais comes to his help roaring:"Hissssshhhhhhh"
Rising Astra also sees an opportunity. She tries to hover for a full attack!
Fly DC 15:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Claw that Smites Evil!:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Smite Evil Damage:1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Failing miserably, she goes for a single talon instead and misses.
"My Lord in Iron, show these demons the pain that will await them IF they manage to find their way into Elysium." Val prays as a wave of bright energy washes over the imp looking things.
Sheela's pet eagles try to use their innate powers to wound their flying opponents but both miss. Sheela decides it's time to get closer to the fray herself.
Idril uses his magic but misses as well while Valentynne decides he doesn't want to risk following the elf's example so he channels energies capable of wounding evil ousiders... and it works as evidenced by the creatures' skin starting to smoke lightly!
Since they clawed, I'm assuming they are adjacent! Attacking black
Visibly in pain, the wounded human is undeterred but continues the good fight. With a quick motion, he swings his own talon (kukri) against the Imp hoping to deliver swift justice.
One of Sheela's eagles uses her beak and its celestial nature to wound its impish target. Not enough to get rid of it but close enough that Azrael is able to finish it off with a swipe of his "talon".
As this happens Rogar descends into the lower room as well and the remaining "imp" renews his assault on Idril...
... it's a veritable onslaught yet no attack blemishes the elf's body. Things suddenly look dire for the "imp" as it finds itself surrounded. A concept proven true as Valais steps near it, unleashing her pent-up fury...
