[PFS] GM Lithrac's Port Godless (#5-07) (Inactive)

Game Master Cyril Corbaz

Oswin's eyes flash in anger. He offers a short prayer and calls for Iomedae's favor and he then heads down the eastern hall as quickly as he can.

Cast divine favor, move towards east 20'.

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Be Aroden your guide and protector Mighty Orik prayed Hedra casting Aid on Orik

Temporary HP on Orik: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

before moving to follow Oswin.

@Orik: you have +11 temporary HP and a +1 moral bonus on attack rolls and against fear effect

Gamin said, hearing the cry Hedra ! We need to help this poor man, or woman ! Please, Hurry ! I will guide you.

Each round, Gamin will cast Guidance on Hedra

Eye stayed in the corridor, looking for any other ennemies.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Thanks for the Aid effect. How long does the spell last?

Keeping an eye on his charges, Orik readies his shield and axe, shouldering his way to the front of the group, trailing only Oswin searching for the sounds of torture.

"Jus' point mae in t'right direction. Wae'll save them Riftward'ns."

@Orik 9 minutes

Rikas follows with the others, echanging caution for haste. He draws a blade in either hand and keeps right behind Oswin.

As everyone moves to stomp forward, Ardisen puts himself in front of them and throws out his arms, whispering quickly.

"Don't let your emotions get the better of you. When they hear us coming they could raise the alarm, or kill whoever that is. We have a scout in our number, let him do his thing so we know what we're walking into."

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Once we have casted spells, I think they know we arrived... said Hedra, thinking the same as Ardisen.

Hedra's hypothesis proves right as you enter the room at the end of the hall. The bright lighting in this wide chamber highlights the gruesome experiments and tortures performed within. Several broad tables have manacles affixed to either end to restrain struggling subjects, and dark, sticky residue cakes a pair of broad stone basins. Along the north wall stand four stone statues of ghastly figures whose expressions suggest they delight in what they see. Strangely enough, there is no one in sight, the only slightly moving thing is the burning flame of an eerie candle resting on one of the tables.

At this stage, I'll ask everyone to take actions just like in a combat, one "round" after another. Everyone may proceed with their first action.

Aroden, lend me Your Vision prayed Hedra seeing nobody in the room.

See Invisibily

Alright, let's switch to initiative.

Hedra casts a spell, revealing whatever is invisible to her eyes.

Saving the Riftwardens! - Round 1
1. Rikas, Orik, Ardisen
2. ???
3. Oswin, Hedra

Ardisen takes out the wand of Shield from his belt and casts the spell on Oswin.

"What do you see Hedra?"

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@Ardisen : you can't cast shield on another person than you because shield is a personal spell

A woman in the back of the room, invisible with an insectoid creature and a blooded Jahani at her feet

If that's the case I'll use it on myself. I picked it up for Oswin.

Ardisen curses in Infernal, annoyed that he doesn't have anymore dispelling magic available.

"Tell me someone can get rid of this invisibility effect?"

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"Yes, I can manage it when I get the chance."

I will cast Invisibility Purge on my turn. And sorry about the wand. I didn't realize sheild was a personal spell. So my current AC is 25, or 24 flat footed.

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Not to worry. It's not a spell I have so I'll make use of it. Should have checked first. Waiting on Orik and Rikas now.

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Rikas moves into the room and looks around, waiting for the foe to be revealed.

Waiting on Orik's action now.

He did say his time was limited and to bot him if needed in Discussion. He's not made a post since Thursday morning.

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Sorry for delaying you. Please bot me if I am dragging dwon the game.

Round 1

Orik is a bit frustrated by his ability to not see an enemy after waiting so long for some action. He looks around, but in the end decides to keep his shield up and be ready to ward off any blows from invisible enemies.

Will take Total Defense this round, until we can see something. Make AC 27/16/21

Total Defense is a dodge bonus, so I believe does not apply to Flat-footed AC. May be wrong on that.

Total Defense is a dodge bonus, so I believe does not apply to Flat-footed AC. May be wrong on that.

That seems to be correct per Hero Lab, but Orik's FF is 21 anyway. Nice rules catch however. Note that because Orik has Two Weapon Defense feat, he gains an additional shield bonus when taking Total Defense, so it is +5 not the standard +4.

I'm sorry, I read a higher FF bonus as well (because 21 is a pretty damn good one, haha). My bad. That bloody rules lawyer coming out again a little too much.

Ah yes, sorry. I'll ask someone to post an action for you next time the situation arises. Thanks for reminding me.

Everyone lies in waiting for something to happen, most adopting defensive measures.

Suddenly, 1d3 ⇒ 3 emaciated, hairless canines with a strange air of menace and cruelty about them materialize into the room, following a shorter summoning incantation. All three immediately let out a frightening bay. Everyone please make three DC 12 Will saves. If you fail any of them, you are panicked for 2d4 rounds (I'll let those concerned roll for themselves).
3d20 ⇒ (8, 12, 15) = 35

Saving the Riftwardens! - Round 2
1. Oswin, Hedra, Rikas, Orik, Ardisen
2. ???
Knowledge (planes) to identify the canine creatures, DC 13.

3d20 ⇒ (10, 17, 7) = 34
pass pass pass

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Orik DC 12 Will, aid, bravery: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8 FAIL
Orik DC 12 Will, aid, bravery: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 14
Orik DC 12 Will, aid, bravery: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 20
Panic: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Orik hears the otherworldly howls, and the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end. He drops his axe and shield and heads for the exit as fast as his stubbly little legs can take him.

Drat, sorry guys. Good luck...

No ones please!

Will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Oswin calls upon Iomedae.

"Holy Inheritor, reveal to us our enemies!"

Casting Invis purge.

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Please move me 3 squares to the east. I would want to make sure I was in the room. Before or after casting doesnt matter too much. At my level, it's a 45' radius sphere eliminating all forms of invis. Also, just 7 rounds of divine favor left.

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Know: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Yeah, didn't think so.

Rikas rushes forward ten feet to throw a dagger at one of the odd hounds as he screams back at it.

Dagger+Charge: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 16Really?! *sigh*
1d4 + 1 + 1 + 4d8 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 + (3, 2, 4, 6) = 19

Will (+9/+10 the first one): 3d20 ⇒ (10, 14, 7) = 31

Hedra resisted to the desperate Howls of the creatures.

Know. Planes DC16 (flame-red humanoid creature): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Know. Planes DC13: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

wait to see the creature before making my action

I need 4's to pass.

Will Save: 3d20 ⇒ (3, 10, 15) = 28

Despite his efforts to fight his fears, the howls stir up unwelcome memories in the enchanter and he fails to fight the urge to flee.

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

But I at least know alot about the thing I'm fleeing from.

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But I at least know alot about the thing I'm fleeing from.

Does that make it worse or better?

As Oswin steps forward into the room, the veil of lies and shadows disappears, revealing three creatures. The first two are definitely human: both are women, and one of them corresponds to the description Eando Kline made of Jahani. She's kneeling, bearing many severe wounds and has her tongue cut out, rendering her unable to speak. The second is a Garundi woman who looks at you defiantly, weaving her fingers around the thin veil between the outer planes and here. In front of her stands a stalwart, four-armed bodyguard that looks like a humanoid insect. Another Knowledge (planes) to idenfity, DC 16 as Hedra guessed.

Saving the Riftwardens! - Round 2
1. Oswin, Hedra, Rikas, Orik (frightened), Ardisen (frightened)
2. ???

Seeing most of her comrades being afraid of the howl of the creatures, Hedra decided to use on of the most powerful gift of her God.

Grabbing her Holy Symbol, she made a powerful prayer to Aroden.

Aroden, Hear my prayer. May your hand grab my ennemies and send them in your eternal sleep !

When she finished her prayer, powerful black finger sprout out of the ground, grabbing all the ennemies in its grasp. Black Tentacles (CMB +14), area in black on the map

Grab: 1d20 + 9 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 5 = 31
Damages: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Hedra have already made her Knowledge roll : 32 for the red humanoid, and 13 for the hounds

Again, Gamin help Hedra. Keep up Hedra ! We will save her !

Gamin cast Guidance on Hedra

Damage reduction, resistances, immunities?

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Kn Planes on bodyguard: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Kn on dog things: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

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The planar guardian, the hounds and the Black Adept appear to be caught in the tentacle mess. The creature Hedra calls a Xill starts resisting, trying to break free, but doesn't manage to do so.
CMB: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

The hounds also try, but have an even harder time than the xill.
CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

As for the Black Adept, she mocks Hedra's spell. She instantly disappears and reappears outside of the tentacles and their grasp. The garundi woman then conjures a rain of golden particles that threaten to blind Hedra and Oswin. Will DC 19 to avoid being blinded, as per glitterdust.

Saving the Riftwardens! - Round 3
1. Oswin, Hedra, Rikas, Orik (frightened), Ardisen (frightened)
2. Sophini (8), Xill (8), Yeth 1 (8), Yeth 2 (8), Yeth 3 (8)

Oswin tries to fight off the glitter.

Will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Blocked by the tentacles, Oswin calls down Iomedae's wrath on the same exact area.

"Blessed Iomedae, smite thine enemies!"

Casting holy smite. DC 18 will save for half dmg. Will roll damage assuming evil outsider enemies.

Holy Smite: 9d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 6, 1, 1, 5, 3, 4) = 28

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Rikas backs up and watches with grim fascination as the tentacles do their thing.

Move back, total defense, AC now 30/18T/28FF

Will DC19 (+Guidance): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 = 23

Hedra resisted the blindness from the spell the woman cast on Oswim and her.

The black fingers continued to grab their pray.

Grab: 1d20 + 9 + 5 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 5 + 5 = 33
Damages: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Hedra grab again her holy symbol and cast a spell on the wizard.

Aroden, hear my prayer. May your blindness be transferred to your ennemies !

Blindness fortitude DC18 on Sophini

Gamin continued to help Hedra Yes, we will save the girl !

Guidance on Hedra

Ardisen continues to flee back into the sewers.

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Eye continued to stay aware of any new ennemies who could took by surprise her mistress.

Still at the corridor, watching for any new ennemies

SR check vs Xill: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Yeth 1's Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Yeth 2's Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Yeth 3's Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Yeth 1's CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Xill's CMB: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30
The Xill appears to resist the holy assault unleashed by Oswin. Two of the yeth hounds are obliterated by the spell, but one of them still resists. He remains in the tentacles' grasp despite his best efforts to free himself from them. The Xill also remains shacled.

Sophini's Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Sophini appears to be affected by Hedra's spell, and counters by conjuring black tentacles of her own where she assumed Hedra remained. Rickas and Oswin are also taken into the mass of wriggling tentacles.
Grapple: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Suddenly, four brown, shaggy-furred beasts standing on slate grey hooves appear out of nowhere around the altar where the candle is lit. Their heads resemble that of maniacal horned apes. They howl in delight as they see easy preys to pick.

Saving the Riftwardens! - Round 4
1. Oswin, Hedra, Rikas, Orik (frightened), Ardisen (frightened)
2. Sophini (8), Xill (14), Yeth 1 (28), ??? Knowledge (planes) DC 17 to identify

@GM She can't cast Black Tentacle as she need to target the square from which the spell area will be covered.

Know. Planes: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Question about the Xill : DR, Special attacks, Special abilities, Elemental Resistance, DV, Worst Save, in this order
Question about the horned apes : DR, immunities

I totally forgot to roll for how long I'm panicked...

Bay duration: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

2 down, 2 to go

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Slight retcon, then:

Crippled by Hedra's spell, Sophini taunts you: "You'll never get the Riftwardens alive. May you burn in the Nine Hells." As Jahani lets out a long, desperate moan, the Blackfire Adept grabs the Riftwarden's hair and both figures disappear instantly.

Saving the Riftwardens! - Round 4
1. Oswin, Hedra, Rikas, Orik (frightened), Ardisen (frightened)
2. Sophini (8), Xill (14), Yeth 1 (28), Daemons

Darn it, we had all the fish in one barrel!

Oswim roars, righteous wrath written on his face as their main quarry escapes. One more time he calls on the power of Iomedae.

"Burn in holy fire, creatures of the Abyss!"

Holy Smite: 9d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 6, 2, 3, 1, 1, 3, 3) = 24

SR for Xill: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Yes, many of these probably don't actually dwell in the Abyss, but oh well.

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@GM She still had 50% to not be able to touch the riftwarden thanks to her blindness and the riftwarden even if unconscious had a will save to resist the spell she had cast

If you wish to GM this game in my stead, you're welcome to do it. However, you're actually wrong here. There's no save, the "passengers" have to be willing.