[PFS/DMK/EMS] The Emerald Spire Superdungeon

Game Master Kludde

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

Bruce nimbly hurdles over Jelani's shoulder, landing before the strange creature and attempts to strike this vault keeper.

Melee: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 2 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

folio reroll: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 even with a reroll...still miss it. :/

Thistle's heart stops in his chest at the sight of his elven friend turning into a statue. Breath is hard to come by as he wracks his brain to figure out how to stop this from happening, but nothing comes to him. He is powerless to reverse it.

At least right now he is. The only way to save him is to destroy the vault keeper first.

The Vault Keeper takes a step towards the door, makes a gesture. The whole south end of the room is filled with a bright green explosion of crystal shards, sharp pieces of glass that pierce the skin.

Damage: 12d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 3, 1, 6, 2, 4) = 29 Everyone - DC 25 RFX for half

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Fellgrim
Bruce
Jelani
Caranthir
Thistle
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The Vault Keeper (64)
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Ref save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Jelani is shredded by the crystals. He roars in fury and smashes at the Vault Keeper three times with his huge hammer.

Chain Breaker Bloodraging Power Attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 251d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 261d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13Damage: 3d6 + 26 ⇒ (6, 5, 4) + 26 = 413d6 + 26 ⇒ (1, 2, 6) + 26 = 353d6 + 26 ⇒ (4, 1, 6) + 26 = 37

Round 2: {AC 27 | HP 65 -5 NL/75} Ablative Barrier {5NL/50}; Prayer; Heroism; Blessing of Fervor: +1 Atk; Fast Bombs; Precise Bombs; Point Blank
RFX DC25: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37

Fellgrim tosses a handful of bombs at the Keeper ...

Bomb: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24 for Fire: 4d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 6) + 5 = 22
Misdirection: 1d8 ⇒ 5 for Splash: 6 = 6 {South}
Bomb: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29 for Fire: 4d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 5, 4, 5) + 5 = 24
Bomb: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27 for Fire: 4d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 4, 6, 3) + 5 = 19

Thistle's reaction is exactly that, reactionary. A pulse of life flows out from him, though the wave seems to crash on breakers before washing over the vault keeper, splitting wide and not touching him. The Nagaji looks forlornly at the statue of his elven friend, hoping an impossible hope that the life giving force might break him from his stoney shell.

Channel Healing, exclude vault keeper: 6d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 4, 1, 1, 4) = 15

Oops, forgot reflex save...

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Jelani rages and swings his hammer in, but the vault keeper simply dodges the blows. All of them. The rain of fire is more painful, burning it badly and scorching its crystal sheen.

Thistle provides some healing power

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Fellgrim
Bruce
Jelani
Caranthir
Thistle
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The Vault Keeper (129)
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Burning two inspiration to add a d8
Reflex: 1d20 + 11 + 1d8 ⇒ (16) + 11 + (5) = 32

After dodging most of the razor sharp crystal, Bruce studies his prey as he steps in and continues his assault.

Melee: 1d20 + 13 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 5 + 2 = 34
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 5 = 12

Well it would be helpful for hitting things if I could roll over a 10.

Chain Breaker Bloodraging Power Attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 251d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 181d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23Damage: 3d6 + 26 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) + 26 = 333d6 + 26 ⇒ (4, 3, 3) + 26 = 363d6 + 26 ⇒ (3, 3, 3) + 26 = 35

Grrrrr.....I hate you RNG. Couple hundred damage down the drain the last couple rounds from bad rolls.

Bruce sneaks up to the crystalline creature, scratching it badly.

The xiomorn frowns as it defensively casts a spell

Concentrtion: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (6) + 23 = 29

Before Jelani can act, the creature has disappeared.

Combat over, for now...

"Yeah ... that could have gone better."
Looking at the statue of Caranthir ...
"... time for a tactical retreat to regroup?"

Caranthir remains silent.

Jelani looks around, confused. "Where'd it go?" He grabs Caranthir and gets ready to leave.

Do we have a way to teleport up or something? I forget...

The spire transport tokens lying around should make it a bit easier to lug a statue up. Or, you can just go up and grab a scroll, and save yourself the trouble.

Let's do that...

"Better idea, guys. You stay here with Statuethir, and I'll go get a scroll of stone to flesh from the Lodge. I'll be back in a jiff."

Jelani confirms this plan with his companions and then begins the long upward journey at a steady jog.

Just trying to get us past this hurdle ASAP.

While waiting for the others to work out Caranthir's situation, Bruce ponders which spell the creature used to escape. Then looks around the room for anything interesting.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 17 + 1d8 ⇒ (15) + 17 + (3) = 35

Take 20: 20 + 14 + 1d8 ⇒ 20 + 14 + (5) = 39

Caranthir's face is a stone mask.

When the creature disappears, Thistle quickly casts invisibility purge, worried that the creature is lurking nearby.

Assuming it actually left and went somewhere else...

Thistle assists Bruce in his searching while they wait for Jelani to return.

Bruce has a look around, and inpects the green pillars on the platforms. They look to be display cases, and approaching them would be dangerous, as the magic can trap any creatures inside.

Thistle casts his invisibility purge, but there's no sign of the vault keeper.

From Caranthir's stone mouth, it almost seems a cough emanates.

Okay...I already stated I was going to the surface to get what we need to fix Caranthir...is that done now?

Yea, I think I would rather wait to explore until we are back to full strength.

Jelani returns with a stone-to-flesh scroll, after a wait that seems like forever. (Sorry for the wait, guys). Thistle seems to be the only having a chance of casting it.

Can I have a Use Magic Device check for the spell?

Also, let me know which area you want to explore next

I actually don't have the UMD skill - I don't think I can cast it from the scroll. Is it possible to retcon and say we brought his stone statue up to the city to have it restored? I think the costs are pretty much the same...

Sorry ... I apparently neglected to update my skills on Fellgrim's profile; I think Fellgrim would need an 18 or better to do it (UMD is +13). I presume taking a bunch of rolls on this a bad idea?

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Jelani, realizing his companions couldn't use a scroll after discussing it with them, instead grabs Statuethir, and carries him to the Pathfinder lodge. He gets Caranthir a casting of stone to flesh by calling on his fellow agent's prestige.

Yeah, I can use prestige to restore it, no problem.

Thistle wakes up from a bad daydream involving Jelani, a scroll, and Thistle's inability to cast a spell from it. The mighty bloodrager then lifts Caranthir off his makeshift plinth and lugs him to the nearest branch of the emerald spire's root. With a transport token, they party zaps all the way up to the darkened first level, where the remains of clanky the robot are rusting in the forest air.

The clerics of fort Inevitable take on Caranthir, muttering something about ...poor hygiene, all that caked-on mud...

Caranthir feels his thoughts coming back to him, while the cleric instruct him you may have some trouble with your eyesight at first. Just remember, once you start seeing a big green blur instead of a big black blur, that's just where we live.

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After the party makes it descent back down, the stiffness in Caranthir's bones has worn off, and the party can return to exploring.

One bad roll...but glad to be back!

Caranthir has been fairly quiet since his ordeal of being turned into stone, but seems glad to be moving again.

"What a horrible fate that would have been," he says, thanking his companions for getting him out and restored the use of his mobility.

"I anticipate we are close to the end," he says. "I am eager for a rematch with that creature..."

I think...

Should we try the doors to the north of Bruce's location?

Bruce checks the door north of his location for traps before opening it.

Perception: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 1d8 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 2 + (7) = 26

Anything we could grab while we are in town in case this happens again? Because he might just give that one another try... yikes!

Thistle keeps to himself, not wanting to prod the recently restored elf while he is brooding. When they return, he nods his head in agreement before casting a handful of spells in preparation.

Freedom of movement: Caranthir and Jelani for now, unless someone really wants it. Communal protection from evil on everyone, Archon's Aura on me. If anyone wants resist energy, just let me know.

Fellgrim will recast his Ablative Barrier and add Stoneskin and Heroism (via Alchemical Allocation) to his buffs.

I'll cast magic weapon (greater), false life#, and unseen servant (with instructions to administer a potion of cure serious to any fallen but not dead).

The north room contains a tall mound of glowing green crystal, which dominates the center of this chamber. To the south, two statues of six-armed, slender, insectile creatures stand watch.

There a vaguely humanoid, glowing green creature in the room, which telepathically hisses Stay away from my child, stay away. It seems very protective of the mound of crystal.

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Bruce
Thistle
Caranthir
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Creature
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Jelani
Fellgrim
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Caranthir tries to identify the creature speaking to them, but doesn't spend so much time that he hasn't already sent several arrows toward it.

knowledge arcana/dungeoneering/local/planes/religion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 Looking for 1) vulnerabilities 2) immunities 3) special abilities I'll adjust to special arrows if necessary, and can also chnage the shock dmg to something more appropriate, if necessary.

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 232d8 + 24 + 4d6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 24 + (4, 6, 6, 6) = 55
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 361d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 13 + (5, 4) = 27
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 261d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 13 + (2, 1) = 20

Thistle wastes no time in praying for a blessing on his companions. The fervor of the gods washes over them as this new menace confronts them. In the back of his mind, he wonders and worries if the vault keeper might come back at the worst possible time...

cast blessing of fervor - pick your favorite again!

Bruce?

Caranthir is quick enough to let go of a barrage of arrows. He realizes the creature is immune to fire and poison, and resistant to cold and sonic. His first arrow misses, but he follow up with two hits.

Thistle blesses the party with his signature blessing.

Can I get an action for Bruce?

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Bruce
Thistle
Caranthir
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Creature (40)
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Jelani
Fellgrim
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I am pretty sure his typical opening move is to get into position and use an action to study his opponent, so let's go with that. Let's also give him the bonus to AC and saves - he can always change it next round if he wants. Er.... She.

Thistle watches as Bruce moves in under the barrage of arrows, intently staring at the creature as he... er she... closes the gap.

I approve the previous post.

The glowing creature reaches out to touch Bruce, and a bright flash of light can be seen as a single digit lightly brushes off the pathfinder. Once the flash is gone, Bruce is bathed in a glow of fiery light, burning from the inside out.

Touch: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 224d10 ⇒ (3, 9, 7, 1) = 20
Touch: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Fire damage, Bruce: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7

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Jelani
Fellgrim
Bruce (on supernatural fire, can be extinguished with darkness-like spells only. But hey, free light source!).
Thistle
Caranthir
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Creature (40)
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Thistle grins, instantly knowing how to deal with this threat to Bruce and even turn it against the hostile creature.

Quickstepping forward, he slides in next to Bruce and close to the creature. Reaching out his hand into the flames, he grabs the crusader's shoulder and imparts a blessing of protection on him.

Cast Communal Resist Energy Fire. Bruce is the only one I can touch, so the duration just gets divided between the two of us, so we both have it. Bruce now has resist fire 30. Free light, and likely no fire damage, unless it escalates somehow.

Jelani moves forward to help deal with the new threat, swelling with rage as he approaches. He swings his giant hammer once at the strange creature.

I'll take the +2 to hit and AC from BoF.

Chain Breaker Bloodraging Power Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 20 + 2 = 35Damage: 3d6 + 26 ⇒ (2, 3, 2) + 26 = 33

Caranthir continues firing through the doorway. Though it is resistant to the innate cold damage in his weapon, he continues to imbue the arrows with shock.

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 292d8 + 24 + 4d6 ⇒ (8, 1) + 24 + (3, 2, 6, 4) = 48
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 341d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 13 + (1, 3) = 20
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 311d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 13 + (1, 3) = 20

Jelani rushes in with his earthbreaker, and pound on the glowing creature as Caranthir manages to kill it with several straight shots.

Combat over - sorry for the delay

Caranthir breathes a sigh of relief, with the group returning to its standard efficiency.

Still...the enemy that turned me to stone is still out there...

"Let's try that northeast passageway," the elf suggests.

Thistle looks up from the broken body of the... creature.

What was this? Was this the caretaker? The caretaker's servant? I hope we don't regret killing it, though it didn't give us much choice.

Thistle nods at Caranthir, eager to find the rest of the threats so they might search closer in safety.

A small shrine sits in the northwest corner of this room. A set of tiered steps leads down to the room itself. A table stands in the middle of the room, and two green pedestals rise in alcoves to the west and east. To the south looms a towering statue of a skeletal dragon made of stone and crystal.

The vault keeper is here, and hisses You are back! No matter, your struggle is pointless. Soon I will complete my vaultseed, and fashion a world in crystal for my own. You and your kind, you will be mere lifestock in my realm!

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Fellgrim
Caranthir
Jelani
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Vault Keeper
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Bruce
Thistle
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