It did not have to be this way, gatekeeper, but we will not be denied.
Thistle lets out a resigned sigh, the fate of this unfortunate entity all but sealed in his mind. He takes a step back to get out of the way of his more powerful friends, and mumbles a prayer under his breath to aid their efforts against this guardian.
5' step back, cast blessing of fervor. Make sure you choose your blessing before you act again!
Fellgrim lights the room on fire, as arrow cleave the air, hitting the rock-hard construct one after the other. Bruce disappears from view, and Jelani moves up to deal a ringing blow. Thistle ensures all parties members are protected by divine blessings.
The warrior put in a show of force, moving his blade with amazing speed, but underwhelming accuracy.
Sword, Jelani:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24 Sword, Jelani:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 Sword, Jelani:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 Slam, Jelani:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
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Fellgrim
Jelani
Bruce
Thistle
Caranthir
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Warrior (119)
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Elf Fighter 1 / Wizard 1 / Eldritch Knight 6 / Arcane Archer 3 | HP 80/80 | AC 23; Tch 18; FF 15 | F +12; R +14; W +8 | CMB+12; CMD 29 | Speed 30 ft | Init +11 | +3 Icy Burst Longbow: +23 (1d8+7+2d6/x3) | Perc +23
Caranthir holds his breath, not daring to ruin his aim. He sees things a moment before they will happen and lets a series of arrows dipped in adamantine weapon blanch streak from his bow.
Thistle grins a confident grin as he watches his companions batter the guardian. Feeling inspired, he holds his ground and takes in the awesome sight.
In the back of his mind, he ponders whether or not he would be able to utilize a new, divine power granted to him by the goddess of all healing. Thistle studies the movements of the mechanical device carefully, ready to pull the divine strings of fate at a moment's notice.
I am going to delay for now, not much I can do at this point. However, I have a new feat called Divine Interference. To use it is an immediate action. So to help save some back and forth I will just declare now that the first time the construct makes a successful attack against one of the party members, I will activate that ability, sacrificing a level 2 spell in order to make him re-roll the attack at a -2 penalty.
Thistle nods his head to the side slightly, shrugging his shoulders at the impressive prowess that his companions continually display. He reads Caranthir's lips and nods in agreement. The walking nagaji tank moves forward to defend his companions as they make to enter the door.
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.
Bruce opens the door, and has a good look at the chamber behind it. This huge chamber was once square, yet the northern half has bubbled and run as if melted. Above, the ceiling arches up in a dome braced by grand arms of stone carved to resemble the ribs of some great beast. From the dome’s zenith, the perfect green glass column of the Emerald Spire spears downward.
Where the Spire meets the floor, it is clasped by two wide, horizontal brass doors set flush with the stone. The Spire pierces these doors along their seam, where the bronze conforms perfectly to its smooth cylinder. Runes and hieroglyphics—some crude, some incredibly intricate—cover the doors.
The runes on the door seem to be written in every language imaginable, but they all say the same thing: "WARNING".
A mechanical being, similar to the one in the previous room stand guard, looking warily at the strange, warped, worm-like creature in the other end of the room. When the party enters, though, he turns their attention to them, and says Unauthorized intruders, you will hereby be removed from this area. None are allowed to breach the seal!
Caranthir feels his memory becomes poorer as the wave of randomness hits him. EVen worse, the spell causes him to feel bloated and flabby all of a sudden, and he notices he is no longer holding his bow. In fact, he no longer has his arms, or legs. It's a bit hard to tell from his position what has happened.
Everyone but Caranthir:
Caranthir has turned into a giant, four-eyed fish.
The wave of randomness finds more victims in its wake: Bruce feels a lot less powerful, and Jelani starts crackling with electric energy as soon as the wave touches him.
Effect, Cranthir:1d20 ⇒ 4Caranthir takes 2 int damage Effect, Bruce:1d20 ⇒ 3Bruce takes 2 con damage Effect, Jelani:1d20 ⇒ 20
When the wave of randomness hits Thistle, he starts to light up and glow. This time, however, rather than the usual bright white glow, the glow is colored, reddish at first, then a bright orange to yellow, until finally Thistle bursts into flame
Damage:4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 3, 3) = 13Thistle is not on fire, the effect goes away immediately.
Sorry Caranthir - it looks like I don't have anything to combat whatever it is that just happened to you. I'll see if I can't identify it at least... Maybe a Resto will work. Hopefully it doesn't last long!
Spellcraft to ID what spell was cast on Caranthir:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Thistle screws up his face in confusion as his body begins to glow, wondering what creature could pull his divine power from him unbidden by him. Panic creeps in just a little as the light is clearly tainted by an other-wordly force.
When the light explodes, singing his garments and leathers and leaving a faint smell of cooked snake wafting through the air, he breaths a sigh of relief assuming the effect is over. He flicks his head back and forth, surveying the chaos in front of him.
So far back from the crux of what is happening, Thistle decides to get a little closer to the action. He sidesteps the hulking Jelani, plowing past the machine guarding the door without regard to the openings he creates. Inside the room, he braces himself for the next wave of chaos.
Double move into the room, provoking from the metal man, should he decide to take an AoO
Bruce takes an overconcentrated swing, which goes wide, as Fellgrim lobs two bombs which explode right on the closest construct.
Jelani rages, and smashes with all his might, but his blow only bounces off the inevitables armor.
Thistle:
Looks like Caranthir has been hit with a polymorph spell. This will not wear off anytime soon.
Thistle moves past the construct, drawing a swipe which just barely misses.
AoO, Thistle:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30
Caranthir flops on the floor
Caranthir:
Though you have no arms and legs, you do feel very bloated with water. So bloated in fact, that you would be able to push some of that water out in a concentrated blast. Hell, it might even hurt someone.
You are slowly gaining some sort of intuition of what you might be able to do. Current stats:
DEFENSE
AC 16, touch 9, flat-footed 16 (–1 Dex, +7 natural)
hp 66 (7d10+28)
Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +5
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft., swim 60 ft.
Melee bite +11 (1d8+4), 2 tentacles +6 (1d4+2 plus trip)
Ranged water blast +7 touch (1d8 plus push)
Special Attacks death flood, push (water blast, 5 ft.)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 7th; concentration +9)
At will—control water
STATISTICS
Str 18, Dex 8, Con 19, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 15
Base Atk +7; CMB +11; CMD 20 (24 vs. trip)
Feats Combat Reflexes, Great Fortitude, Iron Will, Weapon Focus (water blast)
Skills Knowledge (nature) +8, Survival +8, Swim +22
Languages Aquan, Sylvan
SQ amphibious, muddy field
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Death Flood (Su) When a grodair is killed, it immediately explodes in a 15-foot-radius burst of highly pressurized water that deals 5d6 points of bludgeoning damage (DC 17 Reflex for half). After the explosion, a successful DC 25 Survival check allows a creature to recover a cluster of strange organs from the remains. This cluster functions as a decanter of endless water for 2d6 hours, but can only produce a "stream" or "fountain" effect. Failing this Survival check by 5 or more causes the cluster to burst, dealing an additional 2d6 points of damage to that creature (no save) and destroying the organs entirely. The save DC is Constitution-based.
Muddy Field (Su) As a standard action when on sand, soil, or other types of loose earth, a grodair can gush standing water into the area surrounding it. Upon doing so, the land within 15 feet of the grodair is treated as a shallow bog. This water remains as long as the grodair is within 15 feet and wishes to maintain the water. The bog instantly disperses as soon as the grodair is killed or moves out of the area.
Water Blast (Ex) The grodair's ranged attack is a pressurized blast of water. This attack has a range of 60 feet with no range increment.
The serpent-like creature unleashes another wave of chaos while it moves to bite at Bruce, clawing him badly before grabbing a hold of him with its tail.
AC 26, T 14, FF 26 // Fort +13 (+16), Ref +10 Will +2 // CMD 31 (32 vs overrun))
Active:
Fort save:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Jelani finds himself blinded by the wave of chaos. He roars in frustration, unable to fight while blind. He swings at the inevitable hoping for a lucky blow.
Fellgrim lights up the room with fiery energy, before exploding himself in blast of cold. The construct takes heavy damage from the explosives, but manages to avoid Jelani's blinded swing.
I read the Polymorph spell to see how I might dispell it, and it says specifically that it can't be used on an unwilling target. Just wanted to check to make sure that was right. Otherwise there doesn't appear to be any provisions for ending the effect early.
Fort:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Thistle shrugs off whatever machinations the twisted chaos beast released, and mouths a prayer to the gods that bless him. Casting Blessing of Fervor. Pick your buff and lets take these bums down!
His blessings bestowed on his companions, Thistle shuffles forward to get closer to the chaos creature. He bangs his morningstar on his shield, trying to get the other's attention and bring them to what he feels is the real threat.
I cannot help Caranthir. I... I don't know how... he laments, becoming worried about what might happen now that his powerful friend has been removed from the fray.
Caranthir, Thistle and Bruce stand fast amidst the reality-warping chaos produced by the worm-like creature. Thistle blesses his allies, while flapping fish hits the construct with a blast of water. Bruce tries to break free of the weird creature's grasp, but fails.
Thistle:
It's a polymorph any object to be precise. Might have misread a bit, will compensate later on.
Thistle winces a little as Bruce takes a beating from the chaos beast. He begins to get impatient, lamenting Caranthir's circumstances and hoping they can finish these things off quickly.
Retreating from being so close to the beast, Thistle puts himself in the middle of the room, calling upon the blessings of the gods to heal him and his companions.
Channel to Heal, excluding all enemies:6d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 6, 5, 5, 1) = 21
My movement might provoke an AoO from the chaos beast.
Fellgrim turns the feet of the construct into a fiery mess, which provides enough distraction for Jelani to bring in a deadly blow, smashing the towering figure to pieces.
Thistle provides a much-needed bit of healing, while Caranhir, now reverting back to his original form, shoots one last blast of water
Buffs: 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
Taking the AC buff from ferver to put Bruce at 25 AC.
Bruce struggles against the hold of the weird creature. Once more, the creature unleashes its fury on Bruce. It coils its way around Bruce, and starts to crush him.
HP 75/75 | AC25 T15 FF20 | Init +3 Perc +22 SPD 30 CMB +9 CMD 25 | F+13 R+15 W+8 | NG Traveller Gnome | Alchemist (Grenadier) 8 Master Chymist 3 | Bomb +12/+7; 4d6+5 (Fire) | sheet
Round 4 - HP:75 = 75; DR 10/Adamantine; Mutated; Blessing of fervor (+30 move);
With the construct down, Fellgrim drinks a Stoneskin elixir {DR 10/Adamantine} before moving into the room and Hulking out {Mutate AC 25} with his Earth Breaker in hand.
What's a chain breaker? I am unfamiliar with that weapon or it's source material.
Edit: You also need to have the point blank shot feat before you take precious shot. Sorry I noticed you said you haven't played this guy in a long time so I did a quick glance to make sure he's up and ready. Unless you got it from a ranger thing in which case you can just ignore me :D.
AC 26, T 14, FF 26 // Fort +13 (+16), Ref +10 Will +2 // CMD 31 (32 vs overrun))
Active:
I edited to fix those. Herolab output didn't break it down.
Chain Breaker is the name of his +1 earth breaker. I get Precise Shot without point blank shot because of my Archery Combat style.
Combat Styles wrote:
At 2nd level, a ranger must select one combat style to pursue....The ranger's expertise manifests in the form of bonus feats at 2nd, 6th, 10th, 14th, and 18th level. He can choose feats from his selected combat style, even if he does not have the normal prerequisites.
There's something of a Macguffin quest for two lost wizards, and by now this Klarkosh seems to be something of a threat. Who know what you'll find further down.
It's day job-rolling time again! I have most information, please roll a DJ if you have one.
Jelani, can you give me the PCs PFS number?
I'm kind of busy this weekend, so I'll try and post a preview of the chronicles when I get the chance, so people can already plan their adjustments (gaining that level, mostly)
Who of you want to have a slow advancement track chronicle?
This level gives 3xp, which advances you a level. If you're planning to do all levels, you might want to use the slow track at some point, or your character may be too high of a character level to be in the right tier for the dungeon level.
Dungeon level -> PFS Tier
I -> (1-2)
II -> (1-3)
III -> (2-4)
IV -> (3-5) <--You might want to run this one at slow track
V -> (3-5) <--You might want to run this one at slow track
VI -> (4-6)
etc..
So this was the third level right? Makes sense since I am level 3... If thats the case, I will use your advice from earlier and take this one at full advancement, and the next two at slow track.
Yay level 4! :)
Character Name: Thistle Voltare
Player Name: Steve Hanis
PFS# 133958-4
Day Job Roll: Diplomacy (from Caravan vanity purchased before starting this level) Diplomacy:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Starting XP: 6XP
Starting Gold: 114 GP, 2 SP
Right, the next two are recommended for slow advancement. This level was number III, Splinterden. Next up is IV, Godhome. It got pretty good reviews, so let's see what you think of it.
Just a thought jelani, sit the next one out, we can run one short, and hop back in as soon as you are in the tier range, as long as our gm doesn't think we will be too handicapped missing one....
AC 26, T 14, FF 26 // Fort +13 (+16), Ref +10 Will +2 // CMD 31 (32 vs overrun))
Active:
The next one is also 3-5, so I'd have to sit out two. Man, in the old days it didn't matter what level you were, you could play whatever you wanted as long as you were the minimum level of the scenario. When did that change?
I mean if you guys are willing to have me sit out two then come back later I'll do that. It was my mistake :(
Elf Fighter 1 / Wizard 1 / Eldritch Knight 6 / Arcane Archer 3 | HP 80/80 | AC 23; Tch 18; FF 15 | F +12; R +14; W +8 | CMB+12; CMD 29 | Speed 30 ft | Init +11 | +3 Icy Burst Longbow: +23 (1d8+7+2d6/x3) | Perc +23
I would like to be on your "recommended" track for slow vs. standard xp. Thanks.
craft bows:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
@Asuna re eldritch knight:
I am indeed using the early entry loophole to get in faster than normal. I can cast clairaudience/clairvoyance (a 3rd level arcane spell) because of my divination sub-school.
FAQ re Early Entry:
Spell-Like Abilities, Casting, and Prerequisites: Does a creature with a spell-like ability count as being able to cast that spell for the purpose of prerequisites or requirements?
Yes.
For example, the Dimensional Agility feat (Ultimate Combat) has "ability to use the abundant step class feature or cast dimension door" as a prerequisite; a barghest has dimension door as a spell-like ability, so the barghest meets the "able to cast dimension door prerequisite for that feat.
Edit 7/12/13: The design team is aware that the above answer means that certain races can gain access to some spellcaster prestige classes earlier than the default minimum (character level 6). Given that prestige classes are usually a sub-optimal character choice (especially for spellcasters), the design team is allowing this FAQ ruling for prestige classes. If there is in-play evidence that this ruling is creating characters that are too powerful, the design team may revisit whether or not to allow spell-like abilities to count for prestige class requirements.
Re Jelani: I am fine waiting for Jelani if he wants to wait. That said, he does scare me tremendously with his incredible combat prowess coupled with his -1 Will save. I do hope your next purchase is a Clear Spindle Ioun Stone to put in your Wayfinder, and also that Asuna has a way to get you back under control quickly should you be turned against us. :)
Clear Spindle Resonant Power:
Clear spindle: Protection from possession and mental control (as protection from evil).
AC 26, T 14, FF 26 // Fort +13 (+16), Ref +10 Will +2 // CMD 31 (32 vs overrun))
Active:
My current plan is to sit out two levels then, if that's the best solution we can come up with. I'd be fine with delaying leveling up as well, but that's probably illegal or something.
The next chronicle gives 1856/3711 gp (slow/fast).
I'm fine with holding the spot for Jelani. Would you consider running a pregen for the two levels you have to sit out? That way you'd keep up with the story and character development, and you won't have to be inactive for 2+ months. The new ACG pregens are pretty interesting.
There's pregens for most classes at level 1, 4, and 7, that you can use as a character in a pfs game. So, for a tier 3-5 game, you can use the level 4 pregen. You'll get a chronicle that you can apply to any character (in the right range). The pregens can be found under player resources on the pathfinder society page.
AC 26, T 14, FF 26 // Fort +13 (+16), Ref +10 Will +2 // CMD 31 (32 vs overrun))
Active:
I'm going to play as Crowe...who will hearafter be referred to as Jelani for the next two levels. His stats are pretty similar to Jelani's so can we just "refluff" him as Jelani but his stats will be Crowe? The level 4 bloodrager.
You must start with them as listed, but what players sometimes do is sell their stuff and replace it with something else. It makes more sense at lower levels, though. I'm fine with calling Crowe 'Jelani', and I appreciate the continuity
Elf Fighter 1 / Wizard 1 / Eldritch Knight 6 / Arcane Archer 3 | HP 80/80 | AC 23; Tch 18; FF 15 | F +12; R +14; W +8 | CMB+12; CMD 29 | Speed 30 ft | Init +11 | +3 Icy Burst Longbow: +23 (1d8+7+2d6/x3) | Perc +23
Okay, Chronicle looks good and I'm ready leveled and ready to go.
The only issue I have is that in the dropbox none of the first pages show up with the "Land Rush" chronicle sheet (when I look at the sheets of everyone who was here for level 1), so I've never been able to see what I can buy with that.
I'd like to see that if you get a chance or if someone else can post that.
Thanks! This has been super fun!
Also, I'm glad Jelani can just stay with us with a reskin...will definitely make continuity better. :)
HP 75/75 | AC25 T15 FF20 | Init +3 Perc +22 SPD 30 CMB +9 CMD 25 | F+13 R+15 W+8 | NG Traveller Gnome | Alchemist (Grenadier) 8 Master Chymist 3 | Bomb +12/+7; 4d6+5 (Fire) | sheet
Could I get a land rush chronicle as well?
Also ... if we are swinging through town to drop off the bandits, here is my shopping list ...
Purchases:
[2] +1 Light Crossbow - 2000 gp [-] ... upgrading a mw crossbow
[2] Caltrop bead - 40 gp [-]
[2] Oil of magic weapon - 50 gp [-]
[2] Potion of enlarge person - 50 gp [-]
[2] Potion of protection from evil - 50 gp [-]
[2] Scroll of lesser restoration - 150 gp [-]
[2] Wayfinder - 250 gp [-]
[2] Masterwork chain shirt - 250 gp [-]
[2] Alchemist fire - 20 gp [-]
[2] Antidote kit (10) - 100 gp [-]
[2] Anti-plague - 50 gp [-]
[2] Pellet grenade, iron - 50 gp [-]
Purchasing a wayfinder (not sure why I didn't have one yet for this character and enchanting my mw alchemically silvered morningstar to +1.
Total spent: 2250.
I can now cast 3 level 2 spells, and I can cast lvl 2 spells 4 times a day.
Cure Light, Cure Mod, Lessor Restoration, plus channeling positive energy at 2d6 a pop 5 times per day. If you guys die, I am doing something seriously wrong.
I think I'll also go for a full chronicle next one and play it with a pregen. Then the adventure after I will play with Asuna again. I can give another char a free lvl then :).
So Asuna will go on vacation and I will try one of the new pregens. Arcanist or shaman methinks.
