[PFS/DMK/EMS] The Emerald Spire Superdungeon

Game Master Kludde

Caranthir nods in agreement.

"Let us see where this door leads. There are still a few other places we need to explore, as well," he suggests.

Took the liberty of placing us by the door on the map.

Bruce once again examines the door meticulously, then opens it. There's a short, rubble-choked hallway that turns right after a brief distance. He immediately notices a pit trap about ten feet away from him.

Thistle watches Bruce expertly deal with the pit trap, close enough to lend a hand in case the agile man flirts with falling into the hole.

When that is complete, he follows the group as they prepare to move to another room, knowing that with the area they have covered, the devil they expect to face must be close.

Looks like the way down. Lets make sure we scout the next area sufficiently so we can buff before going in.

Bruce works to secure the pit trap.

Disable: 1d20 + 24 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 24 + 2 + (3) = 37

After securing the route down Bruce turns back to the unexplored area.

[occ]Red arrow with the ? on the map.[/ooc]

Once everyone is gathered Bruce will try and move silently in to see what lies ahead.

Stealth: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + (2) = 17

Yes, I think we should go back and investigate the middle section. I would like to be prepared should we have a demonic encounter. I'd like to scry ahead each section...I have a bunch of other uses of clairvoyance left. Maybe I could go ahead with Bruce and check things out before we turn any corners. I will also use my pearl of power to reclaim gravity bow, then cast it again.

stealth: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33

Fellgrim follows Bruce to the next unexplored area ...

I see a 'maybe clairvoyance'. Do you want to use that?

Yes please, with take 20 on perception.

Caranthir sees a chamber that has been extensively excavated into a giant, amorphously shaped cavern. The Emerald Spire runs through the center of this chamber. Numerous holes scar its surface, spiraling about the entire column. The damage appears superficial—no more than an inch or two deep in the surface—but a stronger glow from within the pillar leaks through the holes and cracks, casting emerald-colored beams about the room. Several of the holes appear to have been recently patched with brighter chips of emerald crystal.

There is a strange, barbed creature in this room, moving about, seemingly working on some kind of journal.

Caranthir explains his findings to the others. "We should prepare ourselves well."

Jelani nods, unslinging his shield.

"This will take a minute or two..."

Thistle waves everyone close to him, standing at the center of a circle, surrounded by friends. He closes his eyes, focusing his divine power.

First, he releases a wave of glowing, white, positive energy to finish binding the wounds of any of his companions, including himself.

Channel, heal: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 4, 3) = 15

If any of you have any damage, please roll your clw wand if you have one, or let me know if you don't so we can go in with everyone at full hp. Technically you would anyways because if you were damage, the life link would be draining from me.

Reaching out, he places his scaled hands on Jelani, casting freedom of movement. He then reaches over to touch Bruce, and casts the same spell again.

With that complete, he casts communal resist energy (fire), sharing the duration of the spell equally with everyone. 10 minute duration each, resist fire 20

Again he summons his divine powers, casting align weapon (good) on Jelani's massive earthbreaker, and again on Caranthir's quiver of arrows. pick 50 arrows that are now also aligned as good arrows

Finally, he looks to each of them to make sure they are ready, and just before they open the door, he casts communal protection from evil. 8 minute duration, divided by the 7 of us, so essentially 1 minute each

"May the gods look upon us with divine favor."

Ok: Here is the list - please make sure you have your taglines updated so that DM Kludde isn't scrambling trying to figure stuff out.

-Jelani: freedom of movement, resist fire 20, align weapon (good) on earthbreaker, protection from evil.
-Bruce: freedom of movement, resist fire 20, protection from evil.
-Caranthir: freedom of movement, resist fire 20, align weapon (good) on 50 arrows, protection from evil.
-Fellgrim: resist fire 20, protection from evil.
-Asuna: resist fire 20, protection from evil.
-Thistle: resist fire 20, protection from evil, shield of faith (from before - AC doesn't stack as they are both deflection bonuses)
-The Nephilim: resist fire 20, protection from evil.

Jelani nods to oracle. He mouths, 'Thanks, Thistle,' to him.

While Thistle is casting his prep spells, Fellgrim moves over to Jelani to cast Ablative Barrier
which gives him +2 AC and the first 5 damage points of each attack are non-lethal.
This spell lasts for 8 hours or until discharged after converting 40 points to non-lethal damage..

After that, he will add a shield spell to give Jelani another +4 AC shield bonus. 8 Minutes worth

Just prior to entering the chamber, Fellgrim will cast Lightning Lash Bomb Admixture to alter the nature of his bombs for 8 rounds.

Caranthir casts gravity bow, levitate, and finally haste just before they enter. He then nods that they should enter quickly.

Might as well go into rounds

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Caranthir
Asuna
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Mistress of thorns
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Fellgrim
Bruce
Thistle
Jelani
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Nephilim
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Caranthir, seeing things just before they happen, moves to action before the others.

Though concerned about being on the front line without support, he ventures to probe the demon's defense, shooting a single arrow at the creature.

Longbow Attack (deadly aim): 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 1 = 241d8 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 161d6 ⇒ 4 vs. flat-footed. 20 dmg total, though 4 is cold if that matters.

Caranthir is fortunate enough to catch a barbed devil off guard, and lands his arrow between the thorny ends of the monsters shoulder. The shaft snap as it embeds itself between the pointy ends, but the arrowhead manages to do some damage.

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Caranthir
Asuna
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Mistress of thorns (6)
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Fellgrim
Bruce
Thistle
Jelani
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Nephilim
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Unfortunately Fellgrim is unable to share his extracts with Jelani until he picks up the infusion discovery.

Before the group heads in to face their foe, Bruce drinks an extract of shield and expeditious retreat.

I meant to have a list of my buffs with my post -Caranthir: freedom of movement, resist fire 20, align weapon (good) on 50 arrows, protection from evil, gravity bow, levitate, haste (7 rounds). Thistle, you really hooked us up!

Sorry, I need to update my sheet; Fellgrim has the Infusion Discovery ... edit: Oh actually it was Infusion Mutagen

However, I am confused; the description indicates that the extract is for Fellgrim and it effects the creature touched? Isn't that what he did?

Edit: Ah ... so it is the shield that can only apply to Fellgrim ... didn't ready the extract close enough.

The Abaltive Barrier gets a bit tricky. The spell description lists creature touch, however extracts work as potions so I believe it functions like a potion of CLW. Even though that spell lists creature touched it only works on the person who drank the potion. From what I read this morning I think the only extracts that can be distributed through touch are communal spells. Because Bruce does not have infusion that is why he has not been sharing his buffs.

Asuna?

Let's have an action for Asuna...

How about casting Heroism on Jelani?

Asuna casts a heroic spell of Jelani, while the devil retreats to behind the green column, the casting of a long spell clearly audible.

Ragathiel's bastard son moves into the room, but hesitates to move past the column, for fear of clogging it up.

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Fellgrim
Bruce
Thistle
Jelani (heroism -> +2)
Caranthir
Asuna
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Mistress of thorns (6)
Nephilim
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Did Bruce figure out anything about this demon from his earlier knowledge check? Like DR for example? Going with the cold iron weapon for now to keep things moving, but Bruce would use the most appropriate weapon he has.

Bruce uses his newly gained speed to rush into the room and around the pillar, drawing his cold iron short sword as he goes. He does his best to disrupt the spell casting by striking out with his blade.

Melee: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Current AC 25, speed 60. Heightened senses +2 to knowledge and perception, Darkvision, Investigative mind (double roll on Appraise, Knowledge, Linguistics or Spellcraft), Heroism +2 on attack rolls, saves and skills. Barkskin +3 Natural Armor. Shield +4 AC and Expeditious retreat +30 speed.

Bruce: odds are it is dr/ good. Thistle cast align weapon good on your Morningstar

Thistle moves into the room, taking the opportunity to open the conduit to the gods. His body begins to glow brightly, shining light all around.

begin energy body

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Caranthir rushes after Bruce, hoping to keep the demon pinned down and disrupt her spellcasting.

Longbow Attack (deadly aim), align weapon (good), haste, gravity bow: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 1 = 192d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 5) + 8 = 191d6 ⇒ 6 25 total, 6 is cold dmg

spellcraft to ID spell: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

-Caranthir: freedom of movement, resist fire 20, align weapon (good) on 50 arrows, protection from evil, gravity bow, levitate, haste (6 rounds).

Jelani moves up to the barbed devil.

Jelani, remember your movement increases by 30' because of haste...not sure u can get there in a single move action, but might be worth chechecking.

Forgot we were hasted. Can definitely make it then.

Bloodrage
Chain Breaker Raging Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 16 + 2 + 1 = 38Damage: 2d6 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 22 + 2 = 27

You mock me d20...one pip away from possibly killing it in one blow.

The devil curses as Bruce appears, and swings at her, but misses while also Caranthir's arrow whizzes past her head. She doubles her cursing when Jelani manages to knock the air out of the monster, disrupting the summoning ritual it was performing.

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Fellgrim
Bruce
Thistle
Jelani (heroism -> +2)
Caranthir
Asuna
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Mistress of thorns (23)
Nephilim
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Asuna turns herself invisible and runs into the room to try and get vision on the thorny mistress.

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Round 1 Running

Fellgrim runs after Bruce to get into position next round ...

Asuna turns herself invisible and runs into the room to try and get vision on the thorny mistress.

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Sooo.... I probably shouldn't cast invisibility purge then eh? :)

Thistle smiles as he sees his friends confidently swarm the evil creature, and with a rare free moment, takes a second to call further upon the divine favor of the gods who smile on him.

Cast divine favor, probably won't even use it, but what the heck. I can't cast invisibility purge... yet... ;)

Looks like Thistle and Asuna need to move themselves on the map. Remember you have an extra 30' of movement from haste.

I knew I was forgetting something - I took the liberty of moving both of us, I think Asuna is in a good spot considering she is invisible.

Asuna manages to sneak into the room, seeing the thorny devil battle with Jelani. Fellgrim moves into position as well. Thistle glows with energy, an anchor of healing in this perilous time.

The devil brings two flesh-rending claws down on Jelani, and tries to grab him in a strangle hold.

claw, Jelani: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 242d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12
claw, Jelani: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 322d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 2) + 6 = 15
grab, Jelani: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 Does that hit?

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Fellgrim
Bruce
Thistle
Jelani (heroism -> +2)
Caranthir
Asuna
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Mistress of thorns (23)
Nephilim
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Caranthir's eyes narrow as he contemplates the best way to get past the demon's defenses.

"Keep up the pressure!" he yells as he sends a steady spray of arrows at the creature, careful to avoid Jelani.

Longbow Attack (rapid shot)(deadly aim)(manyshot)(good)(gravity bow)(haste): 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 1 = 264d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 5) + 16 = 292d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8 37 dmg total, 8 cold
Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 = 272d6 + 8 ⇒ (3, 2) + 8 = 131d6 ⇒ 1 14 dmg total, 1 cold
Longbow Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 = 92d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 2) + 8 = 121d6 ⇒ 2 miss

-Caranthir: freedom of movement, resist fire 20, align weapon (good) on 50 arrows, protection from evil, gravity bow, levitate, haste (6 rounds).

Re grabbing Jelani, he has freedom of movement active, so all combat maneuver checks made to grapple him automatically fail, right?

Yes, true, all manoeuvres to grapple fail against him.

Caranthir fires a number of arrow at the mistress, and the first two lodge themselves firmly between the barbs of the devil, causing a red ichor to drip out.

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Fellgrim
Bruce
Thistle
Jelani (heroism -> +2)
Caranthir
Asuna
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Mistress of thorns (74)
Nephilim
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Correct:

All combat maneuver checks made to grapple the target automatically fail.

Freedom of movement

Even in his glowing, energy pulsing state, Thistle feels the surge of life go out through his link to Jelani. He bathes in his own glow for a moment before moving closer to the melee.

Energy Body: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

At the beginning of my turn, Jelani heals 5 damage while I take 5. Move action - use energy body ability to heal myself for 10 as rolled above. Standard action is to move a little bit closer to the melee. Partially as a note to myself, that means Jelani is down a total of 22 currently... I need to get closer!

Edit: Ninja'd by the GM... :)

My AC currently is 23.

Jelani uses one hand to pull the shield from his back, and then activates it with a word. The door-sized slab of enchanted oak begins to hover between him and the devil.

Move to draw shield, standard to activate it.
AC is now 28.

Round 2 Ablative Barrier; Shield (AC 26); Lightning Lash Bomb Admixture 1/8; Precise Shoot; Point Blank; Precise Bomb

Fellgrim tosses a Lightning altered bomb ...
Bomb: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 for Fire: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4, 6, 3) + 4 = 23 with Lightning Lash Bomb Admixture

By the way Fellgrim, you don't have the infusion discovery, so I didn't list any of the buffs you tried to give me. You should still have those extract slots. Infuse Mutagen is totally different. Also, just FYI, you can use personal target extractions as infusions if you get the discovery (i.e. Shield). AFAIK it's the only way in PFRPG to make a "potion" of personal range spells.

Thistle is a glowing source of healing, which radiates outward to Jelani, who takes his shield out.

Fellgrim decides to bomb the place, causing a big blast with the explosion. For some reason, the lightning does not seem to take hold of the devil.

CL check for Fellgrim: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

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Fellgrim
Bruce
Thistle
Jelani (heroism -> +2)
Caranthir
Asuna
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Mistress of thorns (97)
Nephilim
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Thanks for the information Jelani ... I just added those to Fellgrim so he has the buffs

Can you guys post actions for Asuna and Bruce?

Thistle watches Bruce and Jelani swing away at the pin cushion, hoping he can get close enough before it tears someone apart.

full attack

Bruce attack 1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 for good damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Bruce attack 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 for good damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Bruce haste attack 3: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 good damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

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