[PFS/DMK] Dawn of the Scarlet Sun (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

Variel's thrush starts to shake uncontrollably perched at his shoulder. The elf starts to whisper words of comfort to his familiar taking advantage of the chance to avert his eyes from the gruesome sight.

Could I roll a knowledge of the planes instead? Just in case:
K. Planes: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Ru stands disgusted by the sight ahead of him. He remains quiet, peering into the nastiness.

Perception 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Fort save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Izoki is breathless after he peeks around the hallway into the vaulted room. His body freezes except for his pupils that sift through the carnage.

"By all that is holy..."

The bloody scene of bird carcasses are too much for his constitution, and he uncontrollable vomits on himself before lowering his head to the ground. His body continues to shake for another minute as the images seem to burn into his consciousness.

"Poor, poor birds. This vile cult must be stopped. I will have vengeance!"

I am self imposing the shaken condition for 10 rounds.

There's a sound in one of the cells

Frodo lets out a faint shriek when confronted with the sight of the room.

"Ka..kaw..."

Naggy tries to comfort him with clenched teeth, seeming more angry than surprised..

Knowledge(religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

"Don't worry Frodo, Izoki, Thrush, you are safe with us. Shax, youre days in this city are numbered, by our lady of the martyred womb! Yegh! I hear something in the room, be careful."

"I will investigate the sound" Kintampo walks towards the cell the sound is coming from and looks inside.

Naggy quitely follows at a 10-foot distance.

Ru follows with the others, spear in hand.

Perception 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Izoki moves adjacent to Kintampo still trembling from the grisly sacrificial ritual.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 - 2 = 15

Inside the unlocked cell is a young, trembling man, dressed in tattered priest's robes. Please... please don't hurt me. he says, I don't want to die.

My name is Lex Avai. I was captured. Weeks ago. By that red-haired woman. There's a mad priest here, he's 'saving' me for some dark ritual to Shax, the man says, as he shuffles on his feet, staring intently at Naggy.

Approuching Variel casts detect magic and inspects the man without getting too close.

"Don't worry about me dear. I might look like a demon in some ways, but that's my father's side. My mother way a priest of Iomedae, taken by my father as some sort of prize... I am the result. Trust me when I say I serve the good of mankind. I swear by Reymenda's holy motherhood. Now, you say there is still an evil priest in this very crypt? We must get you to safety immediately!"

Frodo nods vigorously to support Naggy's story.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Xerance moves closer instantly "Oh you poor man. Of course we will set you free as soon as possible." Xerance says with compassion in her voice. She begins looking around for a key.

If the door to the cage is unlocked, Ru will open it, saving the man from being sacrificed.

Ruprecht releases the man from the cell (Not so much a cage as a locked bolted door he was behind. I assumed you've already opened it.). Thank you! Sarenrae be praised, not all is lost in this sodden city.

You can all make a sense motive check while he talks to you.

Variel focuses on the magical auras in this room, of which - of course - several are present.

That was not my intention DM Kludde. I am focusing my detect magic on the prisioner looking for auras like illusion...

SM: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Wait a minute... Lex Avai... Where have I heard that name before? Avai.. Ava... Ava...Lexi? Avalexi! Yes! Hmm... Didn't Variel say something about someone named Avalexi today? A yes! He said that the red-haired woman was concerned about Avalexi killing her. But if this guy is Avalexi.. And intent on murdering the woman... By the gods!!!

sense motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

If naggy senses any danger from this man, she will cry murder at the top of her lungs. If not, she will keep quiet.

Nagy thinks the man seems a bit too eager as suddenly a knife flashes out at the old woman. There is no surprise, Naggy clearly sees it coming and cries foul murder as only she can.

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Variel
Izoki
Ruprecht
Xerance
Naggy
Kintampo
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Lex Avai
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"NO!!!"

Izoki fires twice at the knife wielding prisoner. His aim is shaky.

Rapid shot 1, RTA, PBS+1, shaken, cover-4, melee-4: 1d20 + 8 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 4 - 4 = 1
magic dmg: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Rapid shot 2: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 4 = 9
magic dmg: 1d12 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

The musket misfires and has the broken condition. If it was a double-barrel musket, then it would have been wrecked.

I don't see the murderer, assuming he is within a 5 ft. step. Casting defensively if neccesary.

Kerastes swiftly changes the grip on his quarterstaff to a onehanded grip. With his free left hand he then casts a spell and makes the step towards Lex, swinging twice with his staff.

Swift: Enhance staff to +2, Fullround: spellcombat / spellstrike, casting shocking grasp

Quarterstaff, spell combat, metal blade adversary: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 2 + 2 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + (4, 3, 1, 2) = 19

Quarterstaff, spell combat, metal blade adversary: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 2 + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + (2, 3, 1, 4) = 21

I've put the man on now

Confusion ensues after Naggy calls out, and though Izoki and Kintampo are ready, their shots and strikes don't hit the - suddenly hostile - priest.

Also, on Variel's detect magic: the spell takes three rounds to 'focus', and this entire conversation happened in slightly less than that. It's clear to Variel now that some transmutation is going on.

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Variel
Izoki
Ruprecht
Xerance
Naggy
Kintampo
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Lex Avai
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"M-M-MURDERER!! WATCH OUUUT!"

*Dodo shriek*

Naggy grabs her tower shield as a move action, then uses her Stardust special ability on the man:

Then she uses her tail to grab her scroll of Magic circle vs Evil as a swift action.

Kintampo jumps five feet straight up "Naggy! What's that coming from under your dress!?"

"That's the one good thing my father gave me! A TAIL! Very handy when helping women give birth, I tell you. Now if you mind, we have more pressing matters at hand!"

Xerance is startled and goes into defensive mode instantly shooting two arrows at the target.
arrow pbs, rps, da: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 111d8 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
arrow pbs, rps, da: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 211d8 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

After she shoots the arrows she is even startled herself.
"Wait what...Are you sure?! Erm, mister I'm sorry if I accidentally shot you..."
She looks around to the others and lowers her bow.
"Should I heal him?"

Variel curses the man with his evil eye hex.

-2 Saves, Will DC 16

Ru takes a poke at the man with his magical spear.

Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Please roll to overcome SR for any spell or spell-like ability

Naggy coats the man in glowing material, while Variel tries to hex him. Ruprecht and Xerance try to hit the man with arrows and spear, but the confines are just too tight to get a hit in.

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

The man takes a step back, casts a spell, and >poof< he's gone.

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Variel
Izoki
Ruprecht
Xerance
Naggy
Kintampo
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Lex Avai (-2 saves)
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Caster level check vs SR: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Is that enough? If so, he won't be able to go invisible.. Never expected him to actually go invisible though, haha

"He's trying to get away through the hall! Get him!!"

Naggy uses her scroll of Magic circle versus evil on herself, granting everyone in a 10-foot radius (centered on her) the benefits of protection from evil. She then walks 15 feet towards the door.

Perception 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

"I hear something over there...from the catacombs. Direct any magic you have over there!"

Naggy extends a protection over the entire group, while Ruprecht points out a noise in the catacombs

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Variel (pfe)
Izoki (pfe)
Ruprecht (pfe)
Xerance (pfe)
Naggy (pfe)
Kintampo (pfe)
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Lex Avai (-2 saves)
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Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

Izoki clears the jammed cartridge and shoots at the space where the prisoner stepped to.

50% miss chance, high is success: 1d100 ⇒ 7
RTA, PBS+1, shaken, cover-4, DA-2: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 4 = 22
magic dmg: 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Using 1 Grit to clear misfire as move action.

I think he teleported, since he moved before the cast ;).
Xerance looks around but cannot see him anywhere.
She delays for now, confused as to what is happening.

Can we try a spellcraft to ID his spell? If allowed:

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Izoki shoots a big, black charred hole into the moldy plaster of the cell wall.

I'mjust going to resolve the man's action, I don't think Kintampo can do much to affect it. He still gets his turn, though.

There's again sound coming from the catacombs. The echoing of the underground area makes the noise sound like an otherworldly presence.

---(Action from previous round)--
Kintampo
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Variel (pfe)
Izoki (pfe)
Ruprecht (pfe)
Xerance (pfe)
Naggy (pfe)
Kintampo (pfe)
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Lex Avai (-2 saves)
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Naggy casts barkskin on herself, then moves up another 15 feet into the hallway to peek around the corner.

Ruprecht drinks his See Invisibility extract, making sure the opponent is gone.

That man teleported away. But I think I heard something in the catacombs.

Naggy shuffles into the hallway after drinking a potion, while Ruprecht ensure he can see anything invisible.

Naggy doesn't see anyone, and her hearing isn't quite good enough to discern the sound the man is making...

Any action, Variel?

---(Action from previous round)--
Kintampo
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Variel (pfe)
Izoki (pfe)
Ruprecht (pfe)
Xerance (pfe)
Naggy (pfe)
Kintampo (pfe)
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Lex Avai (-2 saves)
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Potion? I prepared it today... X)

Izoki readies his aim for a visible threat.

Variel finishes his detect magic scan in this room while giving it a quick search.

Perc: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Familiar's Perc: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Round 1

Kintampo tries to locate the man, looking for telltale signs that someone disturbed the dust on the floor. Not seeing anything he moves towards the exit.

Move action for perception check, standard action for move

Round 2

Off course! I need to block the entrance, that way he has nowhere to go!

Kintampo sets of at a brisk pace towards the entrance.

Double move

Izoki readies, while Kintampo moves out. Variel only notices magic on his companions, nothing else - the man has definitely left the room.

As Kintampo moves to the door, he notices the man changing shape, turning into... a demonic mockery of the goddess Sarenrae: I am the true scion of the Dawnflower she scream all of you are mere heretics, demanding to be slain. Taste the wrath of the sun!

She holds a flaming sword in hand, and looks ready to make Kintampo her first victim.

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Variel (pfe)
Izoki (pfe)
Ruprecht (pfe)
Xerance (pfe)
Naggy (pfe)
Kintampo (pfe)
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Lex Avai
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Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

"He is here! Hurry! It is some demon or devil!"

Naggy will double move up the hallway at the next opportunity.

Knowledge(Planes): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

"Careful everyone! This is a Succubus! Stay close to me, my magic circle will protect you!"

She then uses her tail to take her Rod of Piercing spell from her backpack once more.

Also, did I just cast something to boost our AC and accidentally countered the encounter? xD

Xerance rushes forward after her allies and turns her smite evil on the Succubus.

The demonic creature steps forward, and lashes out with her flaming blade

Flame blade, Touch attack, Kintampo: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 211d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Flame blade, Touch attack, Kintampo: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 161d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

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Variel (pfe)
Izoki (pfe)
Ruprecht (pfe)
Xerance (pfe)
Naggy (pfe)
Kintampo (pfe)
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Lex Avai
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Variel runs to Naggy's side.