[PFS/DMK/YotS] 7-01 Between the Lines (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

"What's more, we are not Murqual. You are dealing with us."

Diplomacy (aid): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

The lead gnoll growls A little treat, I like the sound of that. Let's see what you can offer except for flea-ridden blankets and this scrawny donkey, and we might have a deal after all.

Anaristiel smiles, "Would one hundred gold pieces be sufficient to help improve the quality of these goods?"

Mumbly looks vaguely scandalised though, as if for the 100gp he'd almost consider just pushing the gnolls down the nearest well.

Adrianna casts a sideways glance at the elf woman and her open naming of the gold. She obviously had never bartered in the markets of Qadira. Of course, Adrianna had only watched others, being too young to be considered seriously before she entered the monastery for her training...

Zlata also raises an eyebrow at the blatant bribery, but retains her composure enough to not contradict her companion in front of the gnolls.

Mogall observers the Gnolls reaction.

sense motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Yes, good boy, the gnoll says with a smile like a hyena as Anaristiel brings forth the gold. You can take your crate now, we'll be off.

We're hungry. the gnoll adds, eyeing the donkey. With that, they lead the donkey and the cart off, into the darkness.

Murqual is pleased at the return of the crate. Good, good. Did you get a good bargain, hmm? And have you decided what task you will perform next?

Mogall comments, "Hope Murqual expected the donkey and wagon to be part of the trade. Still you could buy a few donkey's and wagons for the 100 gold."

Anaristiel replies, "I believe we have agreed amongst ourselves that we will take on the task of ridding this mask of its guardian."

Mumbly nods in agreement.

Ah, right, the mask. I want you to take care of whatever guardians it holds.

Murqual gives them a crimson-and-white lacquer mask, and a scroll containing its command word (“chalifan”).

Let me tell you where to go, then, Murqual says, there's a flat-roofed warehouse, sufficiently abandoned, nearby where you can conduct your tests.

Murqual’s directions lead to a rickety iron ladder in an alleyway that climbs the side of a long, low warehouse. The roof is canted at a slight enough angle that it might as well be flat. Several other rooftops are adjacent, at more or less equal height, forming an L-shaped superstructure.

Zlata peers suspiciously at the mask, attempting to determine whether it, or the guardian it reportedly houses, is evil in intent.

Detect evil

Mumbly looks it over, muttering to someone as he does.

Detect Magic
Know (Arcane) 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Spellcraft 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

"I do have a cold iron weapon, so I should be fine against these. However, before we summon the mask's guardian, allow me to prepare."

Anáil casts shield and draws his cold iron rapier before the command word is uttered.

The mask is definitely evil, and radiates faint necromancy and conjuration magic. It looks to have some use in ritual magic to capture and question the soul of a recently departed, but the guardians bound to it do not seem to serve that purpose.

Anaristiel, too, casts a number of spells before nodding her readiness.

Cast shield of faith (+2 AC for 3 minutes), activate time flicker (equivalent to blur, up to 3 minutes in 1-minute intervals), and divine favor (+3 to hit/damage w/Fate's Favored trait for 1 minute)

The young monk stills her mind and stands back a few paces, ready for whatever came next.

Mogall makes sure his mage armor spell is cast and waits to see what happens.

Mumbly awaits the worst...

There's a moment of silence when the pathfinders speak the command work, almost as if it didn't work. Almost, because soon after a spray of red-and-white smoke emerges from the mask, covering all of the abandoned warehouse in a hazy fog. Several creature are being set loose.

K(planes) to identify

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Anail
Adrianna
Mumbly
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Creature
Creature
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Anaristiel
Mogall
Zlata
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Know Planes 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Mumbly blesses the party!
Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.

Adrianna drops into a combat stance, striking out at one of the creatures when it comes within range.
Flurry of blows 1: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26
Damage 1: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Flurry of blows 2: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7
Damage 2: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Crit confirm 1: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11
crit damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

You can only trigger a standard action by readying, not a full attack. I'll keep the first attack, ok?

I forgot to say, the mist grants partial concealment (20% miss)

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Anail
Adrianna
Mumbly
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Creature
Creature
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Anaristiel
Mogall
Zlata
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The ever-ready sylph strikes at the creature!

21+ hits: 1d100 ⇒ 35
cold iron rapier: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 221d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

K(planes) to identify: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Slow to react, Mogall's mind tries to identify the creatures even before the body acts.

Mumbly blesses the party, while Adrianna waits for the enemies to draw closer. Anail doesn't hesitate, steps forward, pricking the smaller of the two guardians.

As the mist dissipates, the grotesque form the of the larger guardian becomes apparent. It's formless feature is so appaling that it almost short-circuits the mind.

I need a DC 16 Fort save or be stunned for 1 round

The smaller creature flies off the roof, then turns invisible!
Conc: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Attack are aimed at whoever is stunned and next to the div. Order of priority: clockwise Mogall, Anaristiel, Mumbly. Same order if none of them is stunned
Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 121d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 241d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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Anaristiel
Mogall
Zlata
Anail
Adrianna
Mumbly
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Smaller Creature (6)
Larger Creature
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Anáil steps in to flank, and strikes again!
21+ hits: 1d100 ⇒ 79
Cold iron Rapier, flanking, bless: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 291d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Confirmation roll: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 161d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Fort Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Anaristiel, quickly recovered from her shock, lashes out with her cold iron cestus.

Standard action: Attack visible div
Attack (Cold Iron Cestus, Bless, Divine Favor, Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 + 3 - 1 = 22
Damage (Cold Iron Cestus, Divine Favor, Power Attack): 1d4 + 3 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 3 + 2 = 9

Mumbly delays.

Next attack this creature rolls that exceeds a 10 on the die, Mumbly will force it to make an immediate re-roll.

fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Mogall steps back and uses his wand of magic missiles on the misshapen blue creature.

Wand MM: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Zlata moves in and slashes at the larger creature.

Scythe, Power attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 1 = 24 for: 2d4 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 + 3 = 13

Fort for Anail: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Fort for Mumbly: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Fort for Zlata: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

So the divs attack are aimed at mumbly, both of them should normally hit ->11 damage.

Anail and Mumbly try to act, but are frozen in place by the dreadful appearance of the div. Zlata, Anaristiel and Mogall meet the creature's gaze as well, but shake off the feeling of dread.

CL check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Anaristiel stabs the horrible creature, just before a magic missile slams into it. Zlata then steps in and slashes at the div, ripping through it a bit too easily.

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Anaristiel
Mogall
Zlata
Anail
Adrianna
Mumbly
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Smaller Creature (6)
Larger Creature (20)
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Mogall lets the others know about the Div's "Beware they are moderatly damage resistance to all but cold iron or good. Their gaze attack can stun, confuse or cause damage. They are immune to fire and poison; acid and electricity resistance. Also, they have spell resistance."

Action for Adrianna?

Fort, Adrianna: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Adrianna is stunned

Misfortune will not work, since Mumbly is stunned

Mogall it not holding any weapon, is he?

The larger div moves a step away, toward Mogall, then casts a spell, teleporting it to a completely different location.

The ground is ten feet lower. Adrianna and Anail are still in range of the gaze, so need to roll a fort save. Anyone stepping toward the ledge and able to see the div should also roll. DC 16 Fort or be confused for 1 round

Mogall hears a voice I can turn that wand of yours into a nasty viper. You'd better throw it away!

Suggestion, DC 15 will save.

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Anaristiel
Mogall
Zlata
Anail
Adrianna
Mumbly
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Smaller Creature (6)
Larger Creature (20)
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will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Not falling for the suggestion trick, Mogall tells his companions "Avert you eye from looking directly at the creature!

Hopping to slow the creature down, the Wizard Wayang cast Glitter dust on the lower ally, and draws his dagger.

Gitterdust will save DC15 vs blinding only. No SR

Fort DC 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Anáil remains in awe of the planar creature!

Effect for this round is confusion

Confusion, Anail: 1d100 ⇒ 13

Mogall creates a rain of sparkles, clearly outlining the smaller div, while blinding both of them!

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

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Anaristiel
Mogall
Zlata
Anail
Adrianna
Mumbly
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Smaller Creature (6, blinded)
Larger Creature (20, blinded)
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Mumbly begins to heal his wounds.

CLW 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

When the Larger creature goes to make its save, Mumbly will Misfortune it if it rolls over 10 on the re-save.

DC16 Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Adrianna grabs a javelin and hurls it at the creature!
Ranged attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

"Oh it's going to be like that, is it?" Zlata asks of no-one in particular, stashing her scythe and drawing her bow instead.

Two move actions to switch weapon, and a 5' step to the ledge.

Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Mumbly patches up his wounds, as Adrianna throws a javelin, but misses. Zlata readies her bow.

Anail can act normally

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Anaristiel
Mogall
Zlata
Anail
Adrianna
Mumbly
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Smaller Creature (6, blinded)
Larger Creature (20, blinded)
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Great!

Anáil flourishes with his rapier, before tumbling down the roof, then stabbing the creature.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

"My name is Anáil Stormbringer. You are in my way. Prepare to die."

mwk cold iron rapier, bless: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 201d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Anaristiel runs and leaps over Anáil, falling to the ground below next to the smaller div and slamming her cestus into the creature.

Move action: As indicated on map, jumping and falling
Acrobatics (Jump over Anáil, ACP): 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 - 2 = 12
Acrobatics (Avoid falling damage, ACP): 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 - 2 = 16

Standard action: Attack div
Attack (Cold Iron Cestus, Divine Favor, Bless, Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 3 + 1 - 1 = 26
Damage (Cold Iron Cestus, Divine Favor, Power Attack): 1d4 + 3 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 3 + 2 = 11

Critical Confirm (Cold Iron Cestus, Divine Favor, Bless, Power Attack): 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 3 + 1 - 1 = 18
Critical Damage (Cold Iron Cestus, Divine Favor, Power Attack): 1d4 + 3 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 + 2 = 10

The div feels the sting of Anails blade, the cold iron cutting through the formless creature. As Anaristiel jumps over Anail, she punches the evil creature on the horrific skull, and crushes it. The creature sags onto itself, into a swirling puddle of otherworldly horror.

The larger div shakes off the glittery particles' effect, despite the unlucky that affects it.

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Will, misfortune: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

The larger div moves up to Anaristiel eagerly, and touches her.

Touch, Anaristiel: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 Bestow curse: will save or take a -6 to charisma

And also a DC 16 Fort save for everybody looking on or be confused

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Anaristiel
Mogall
Zlata
Anail
Adrianna
Mumbly
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Larger Creature (20)
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Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Will, misfortune: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Sad Panda :(

Fort 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Mumbly delays...!

Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Anáil's mind steels itself against the confusion, and the sylph strikes again.
Mwk cold iron rapier, bless: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 = 191d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10