[PFS/DMK] 6-98 Serpents Rise - Table I (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

Usually everyone's voice sounds like an empty wind, but Aram's voice is clear as day. The experiment shrugs and casts a spray of dark particles around Zey, hoping to tire him.

Casting Dust of Twilight in a 10x10 grid around Zey. Fort Save DC 16 or become fatigued.

She then flies up to the second floor using her ebony wings.

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Marnarius swipes twice, but only manages to pop one of the doubles.

Aram doesn huff and pant a bit after 322's weird jinx.

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Joliryn (5 images, shield)
Gazwyr (invis)
Marnarius (fly)
322 (wings of darkness, amor of darkness)
Zurnzal
Shohiraj (invis)
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Aram Zey (+4 ac, fly, 3 doubles, fatigued)
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"Hold still you vile Pathfinder!" Gazwyr curses

Grapple: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Doubles have an AC 5 points lower than the actual character. If an attack wouldn't hit the character but still hit a double it pops the image. Atleast thats how I remember Mirror Image working.

1 for real zey: 1d4 ⇒ 4

The dragon takes one of the doubles in a headlock, only to have it pop from under him.

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Joliryn (5 images, shield)
Gazwyr
Marnarius (fly)
322 (wings of darkness, amor of darkness)
Zurnzal
Shohiraj (invis)
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Aram Zey (+4 ac, fly, 2 doubles, fatigued)
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GM, I think you maybe forgot to reduce the amount of doubles from my attack this round?

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You're right, so let's roll again for Gazwyr's grapple: 1d3 ⇒ 3 ->same result

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Joliryn (5 images, shield)
Gazwyr
Marnarius (fly)
322 (wings of darkness, amor of darkness)
Zurnzal
Shohiraj (invis)
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Aram Zey (+4 ac, fly, 1 double, fatigued)
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Just to be clear, the "real" Aram Zey is the see through guy on the left side of the map and both Joliryn and the dragon are next to him right?

Joliryn steps up after Aram Zey once more.
(In case Aram Zey decides to step away next round, Jolyrin will use her step up next time to keep up with him)
and concentrates briefly on pouring more energy into her blade
(swift action to give it shocking and frost)
and seems to wait for something to happen

Readied attack in case he casts a spell: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Damage if hit: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8+fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6+cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4+elec damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Zurnzal continues struggling forward as fast as he can against the goop entangling him.

Joliryn readies to react to the wizard, while Zurnzal struggles on.

Can somebody post for the professional?

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Joliryn (5 images, shield)
Gazwyr
Marnarius (fly)
322 (wings of darkness, amor of darkness)
Zurnzal
Shohiraj (invis)
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Aram Zey (+4 ac, fly, 1 double, fatigued)
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Botting Shohiraj

The professional walks along the balustrade at full speed, taking advantage of her invisibility and training in being silent and fast. With her sap in hand, she waits next to the wizard. Any sudden move, and he won't know what hit him.

Double move can put her next to Aram Zey. She has Fast Stealth, so has full move. No attack this turn, but she might be able to make a nonlethal sneak attack with her sap if Aram Zey provokes an attack of opportunity.

Aram Zey takes a step back, and Joliryn steps after him. When he starts casting, Joliryn attacks, popping the last illusory double

Conc: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
CL check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Aram Zey tries to dispel Marnarius fly spell, but amazingly, he fails.

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Joliryn (5 images, shield)
Gazwyr
Marnarius (fly)
322 (wings of darkness, amor of darkness)
Zurnzal
Shohiraj (invis)
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Aram Zey (+4 ac, fly, 1 double, fatigued)
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Did Shohiraj pop the last illusory double? His status bar claims he has 1 more.

Once there is Aram Zey's illusions are popped, 322 releases the cold of the interstellar void upon Aram Fey.

Cold Damage: 7d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 4, 2, 4, 1, 3) = 20 Fort Save DC 16 negates

She giggles and does a quick jig as the air briefly turns bitterly cold.

Marnarius gives a malicious grin as the last double pops. "Now!" he spurs on his team.

Still afloat, Marnarius takes and arrow and dips it in one of the vials at his belt. He draws careful aim and lets loose. This one's for me.

5' step while flying, Move action to apply Deathblade Poison, DC 10 Fly check to keep afloat. Standard action to shoot at Zey.

Fly: 1d20 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 = 7

Attack +2 Study +1 PBS: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 + 1 = 18
Damage +2 Study +1 PBS: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 13

Deathblade poison: Type poison (injury); Save Fortitude DC 20; Frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; Effect 1d3 Con damage; Cure 2 consecutive saves

Bad timing for cold dice... :(

thanks for botting!

Shohiraj waits for Aram Zey's action, stying invisible as long as she can.
delay to see if she can get an invisible Aoo

Shohiraj, I think Zey has been casting defensively so far. I don't reckon there's a good chance of an AoO off of his casting.

Seeing Aram Zey without any body doubles next to her to protect him - and feeling her mystic focus start to leave her Joliryn decides to go all or nothing.

She focuses all of her energies into one powerful strike, channeling inner focus, magical power and her prowess with a blade..all in one.

(Using spell strike to cast shocking grasp - using the one per day empowering on it)

Activating her bracers to try to pull this off
Concentration check to cast defensively (Target = 15+2*1=17: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 2 = 20
Second roll: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 = 15
(so using the 20)

To hit AC Aram Zey: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24 (+3 if he has any metal)
Damage if hit: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 + fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4 + cold: 1d6 ⇒ 5 + elec: 1d6 ⇒ 2 + Empowered shocking grasp damage: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 3, 4, 6) = 17 (17*1,5= 25)

And in case he steps away again, going to use step up to stay near him and up the DC for his casting defensively by +6 ..or make an AOO if he provokes

"Try to disrupt his spell casting!"

Unsure if the map is right. Since i tried to grapple and all hes done is a step I should be able to follow him and full round. Power attack -2 step into flank if possible.

"There you are! Gazwyr bellows as his attack with draconic might.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 - 2 = 151d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 6 = 11
Perception: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 = 251d6 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 4 = 8
Perception: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 2 = 261d6 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 4 = 13
Perception: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 2 = 81d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4
Perception: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 - 2 = 151d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

+2 if I could flank.

Last round, the wizard took a step south, with Joliryn following using Step Up

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

The experiment covers the wizard in shivers, as Marnarius misses his shot.

Adam Zey has been keeping track of all the party members - it seems he can see Shohiraj rather well.

Joliryn then sends a jolt of electricity coursing through the wizard, who jitters and shocks as the arcane energy surges through him.

The dragon, perceptive as ever, starts a full flurry of attacks. He manages to hit the wizard twice, though he seems to be protected by a stony barrier of sorts.

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Joliryn (5 images, shield)
Gazwyr
Marnarius (fly)
322 (wings of darkness, amor of darkness)
Zurnzal
Shohiraj (invis)
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Aram Zey (+4 ac, fly, , fatigued, 46/28)
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Double move forever until I get to Zey.

Rounds: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 I think the stuff has worn off by now

Conc: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32

Aram Zey stomps his foot on the ground, and a shockwave ripples over the balcony, throwing over both Joliryn and Shohiraj

Trip CMB, Joliryn: 1d20 + 7 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 11 = 25 In this form, it is an area of effect spell
Trip CMB, Shohiraj: 1d20 + 7 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 11 = 35

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Joliryn (5 images, shield)
Gazwyr
Marnarius (fly)
322 (wings of darkness, amor of darkness)
Zurnzal
Shohiraj (invis)
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Aram Zey (+4 ac, fly, , fatigued, 46/28)
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Can you actually trip someone who's flying? I'm going to get up if I'm prone anyway, if he's wearing a weapon and wants to take an AOO with it I'll just trust in my images

Joliryn focuses on her inner strength some more in order to keep Aram Zey having difficulty focusing on his spell casting (again picking the resistance - fire from the focus options)
(going to use step up if he moves away, concentration checks to cast defensively still at +6 when adjacent to me)
and get's ready to slash at Aram Zey once more if he tries to cast a spell

Readied attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Damage if hit: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 + fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4 + cold: 1d6 ⇒ 5 + elec: 1d6 ⇒ 6

No, no, no! thinks Marnarius as he watches both the woman topple to the ground.

Wanting to keep the pressure up on the wizard, Marnarius drops his bow and pulls the flail from his belt, while he flies up to the melee.

Drop bow as free action, draw flail as free action. Move and standard attack, with Power Attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 2d6 + 9 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (8) + (4, 5) + 9 + 2 + 4 = 32
Damage to self: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Ugh!

322 flies forward until she hovers over the balcony. She seems to be giggling all the way.
"Wheeee!"

It doesn't seem like Aram Zey is armed and can threaten, so 322 isn't casting defensively.

She tries to touch the Master of Scrolls.

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Inflict Serious Wounds: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 3, 6) + 7 = 20

She giggles some more, as if she just understood a joke whispered to her ear.

Gazwyr attempts to grapple the Wizard

Grapple: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

"I will crush you in my claws!"

Marnarius swings a bit too eagerly at the wizard, and misses as Aram Zey avoid the sharp blade. He does move right into the arms of the experiment, who - equally eagerly - drain the life from the wizard. Gazer then moves in to grab a tight hold of the spellcaster.

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Joliryn (5 images, shield)
Gazwyr
Marnarius (fly)
322 (wings of darkness, amor of darkness)
Zurnzal
Shohiraj (invis)
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Aram Zey (+4 ac, fly, , fatigued, 66/28, grappled)
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Moved myself for the last round, took a double move then and single move now.

Zurnzal finally tears free of the goop binding him, and completes his Neverending Journey to the wizard. He grins and tries to kick the bastard.

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Zurnzal makes the long crossing, and tries a frustrated kick, doesn't hit the struggling wizard.

Shohiraj can probably make a pretty nasty attack right now. Let's see it!

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Joliryn (5 images, shield)
Gazwyr
Marnarius (fly)
322 (wings of darkness, amor of darkness)
Zurnzal
Shohiraj (invis)
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Aram Zey (+4 ac, fly, , fatigued, 66/28, grappled)
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The Pro raises her club to hit Zey on the head.
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Sneak Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 2) = 13 in case it applies to a grappled creature

I think you do even more damage, if it's a Sneak Attack. +8 from Sap Master feat.

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Shohiraj decloaks with a devastating attack.

Conc (grapple vs dc 25): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27
Conc (cast defensively vs dc 25): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19

The wizard try to wiggle himself free with a spell, but the dragon just shifts his weight and breaks the wizard's incantation

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Joliryn (5 images, shield)
Gazwyr
Marnarius (fly)
322 (wings of darkness, amor of darkness)
Zurnzal
Shohiraj (invis)
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Aram Zey (+4 ac, fly, , fatigued, 89/28, grappled)
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Zurnzal tries to kick the vexing wizard a couple more times.

Attacks (Flanking): 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 2 = 331d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 131d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Also since he tried to cast a spell, my readied attack kicks in

Jolyrin readies once more in case Aram Zey tries his spell casting again

Readied attack vs AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 (+2 flanking not included)
Damage if hit: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 + fire: 1d6 ⇒ 3 + cold: 1d6 ⇒ 1 + elec: 1d6 ⇒ 6

"There is no escape wizard!"

Try to Pin: 1d6d20 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (1, 10, 6, 7) + 10 + 5 = 39

Gazwyr, I think something went wrong with the dice roll for your pin.

Marnarius starts cackling with bottled-up emotion as he sees that the wizard is slowly losing ground and going down. He swings his flail at the helpless man again and again. "DIE!"

Full attack, with Studied Target and Power Attack. Extra sneak attack damage rolled separately, in case Gazwyr's Pin goes through.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 2 - 2 = 32
Damage: 1d10 + 9 + 2d6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + (5, 5) + 2 + 4 = 32
Extra damage, Sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2
Damage to self: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 - 2 = 11
Damage: 1d10 + 9 + 2d6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + (3, 1) + 2 + 4 = 25
Extra damage, Sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9
Damage to self: 1d6 ⇒ 2

I think I might have made a typo......

Pin: 1d20 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 5 = 20

Zurnzal scratches the wizard as the dragon moves to pin. With the wizard in the confined position he is in, Marnarius has an easy time stabbing the wizard, once... twice... until the limp, lifeless body lies on the balcony in a puddle of blood.

A silver trail emerges from him as the life leaks from him, and when he finally bleeds out, it leaves him like a wisp of smoke swirling up from and extinguished candle. It changes direction and moves toward the experiment - and into her pocket.

Now is maybe a good moment to give me the PFS# you want to apply this chronicle to

The sky key is in the middle of the room, surrounded by a glass cube, a whitish circle, and a velvet rope.

The Experiment taps her pocket and giggles.

"No escape just yet." She giggles. "That was fun!" She quickly spins in midair.

"What do we do about the sky key?"

Marnarius breathes out deeply, finally finding some rest. He noticed the trail of smoke leading to the Experiment and asks her "Was that his soul you captured, to prevent the Pathfinders raising him from the dead? Clever..."

He looks around the group, deciding on a course of action. "We'll stick to the original plan. Grab the Sky Key and get out of here. The army from the Tapestry should have made enough noise to cover our escape, I think. Shohiraj, will you check the pedestal for any surprises?"

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"Pathfinders will have to find me first if they want Aram Zey back!" She giggles. "And I'm good at hide n seek!"

She pulls out a wand and uses it to close the Vengeful's wounds.

Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 = 8 pffft
Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 2) + 3 = 13
Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 7) + 3 = 16

"Anyone else?"

Joliryn nods

"Let's take the Skykey and make a run for it before some more Pathfinders show up to interfere with our plans"

"I'm a bit hurt from that flame attack and could use healing if you have some to spare"

"Yeah, let's get out of here," Zurnzal agrees.

The rope is mundane, and is seems the circle was meant to keep something in rather than out.

As the agents break the circle, the middle of the room is transformed into a temporal vortex, with time accelerating and decelerating seemingly at random. Smashing the glass makes the effect worse, the green sky key glowing and irradiation the room with temporal instability.

Grabbing the key, the party makes it way out, until they are greeted by a group in the corridor. There's a brief standoff, until one of the group flashes an Aspis badge, nods at Marnarius and says. Well done, team. It's now five fingers till oath day.

Well done team, the chaos is complete. I will now report and create chronicles, while you gloat over the defeat of the pathfinder society.

Don't forget to list the pfs# that you want to apply the chronicle to (it's a level 6-8 chronicle)

I've got a set of chronicles here(link).

I still need PFS extensions for Baerlie, Jelani, and Jakblitz - I'll update the chronicles as I get them