[PFS] GM Lithrac's The Witch Queen's Revenge (AP#72) (Inactive)

Game Master Cyril Corbaz

I assume I am adjacent to the critter

power attack, heroism, inspire courage, prayer, staggering critical, sickened

to hit: 1d20 + 37 + 2 + 3 + 1 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 37 + 2 + 3 + 1 - 2 - 5 = 45 damage: 1d8 + 36 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 36 + (1) = 42 d6 is sonic from Vuvu
to hit: 1d20 + 32 + 2 + 3 + 1 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 32 + 2 + 3 + 1 - 2 - 5 = 33 damage: 1d8 + 36 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 36 + (1) = 40 d6 is sonic from Vuvu
to hit: 1d20 + 27 + 2 + 3 + 1 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 27 + 2 + 3 + 1 - 2 - 5 = 29 damage: 1d8 + 36 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 36 + (6) = 44 d6 is sonic from Vuvu
to hit: 1d20 + 22 + 2 + 3 + 1 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 22 + 2 + 3 + 1 - 2 - 5 = 25 damage: 1d8 + 36 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 36 + (3) = 41 d6 is sonic from Vuvu

sorry dc23 thoight I had posted that. Last week of the project I have worked on all year. Things get easier after.

Duhwoo climbs out of the vehicle, and starts a Hillbilly Bardic Performance to Inspire Courage -- anyone not already getting a Competence bonus to hit and damage (Vuvu's performance overrides this) gains +1 to each now.

"(speaking) Dosey-doe! Nod to'yer left, step to'yer right. (singing) Swing yer blade with style and grace! Smack that thing right in the face!"

the first time it looks like a friendly misses a saving throw, Duhwoo will cast Saving Finale -- ending his performance and giving them a re-roll on that save.

inspire +3 is up woo

Avoreal would go after the other things since she held her action right?

She flies within 30' targets the beast with Disintegrate(DC 31 Fort)

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34
Damage: 36d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 4, 1, 3, 5, 2, 6, 2, 1, 5, 2, 4, 3, 5, 4, 2, 5, 2, 6, 2, 1, 5, 5, 3, 3, 1, 2, 2, 1, 3, 6, 6, 5, 3) + 1 = 120
Damage if save: 5d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 6, 3, 5) + 1 = 20

A thick green ray fires out and strikes the beast square in the chest. It will be a struggle to maintain its existence..

actually, Vuvu has a good point: instead of Inspire Courage, Duhwoo starts a Countersong.

It doesn't really matter Avoreal. If you want to go right after the creatures, sure, I'll take your spell into account before Vars's attacks.

Fort: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 1 = 17
The popobala is disintegrated! Soon, nothing remains of his save for the smell of rotten eggs and a bad taste in your mouth. After the battle is over, the maftets return and grudgingly thank you.

"I guess we owe you our thanks for killing this beast. You asked many questions earlier, but I can't answer them. I would be glad to accept you inside our city, though, and escort you to our Queen. No doubt she would be delighted in meeting such fine warriors."

Avoreal smiles and lets the talkers do the talking..

"Phew, that beast certainly had a nasty aroma about it. Twas even fouler than Duh's pig farm. "

They only speak Sphinx and Aklo and you're the only one to actually speak one of these languages, so you'll have to do the talking unless someone else has tongues up. For now I just need to know if you agree to follow them to their queen.

Vuvu listens and tells Avoreal to say

1d20 + 39 ⇒ (11) + 39 = 50 Sense motive with comprehend languages

Yes take us there. assuming he senses nothing untoward

as he climbs back into the large mortar, Duhwoo swaps out his Ring o' Blinkin' for his Scholar's Ring again, and follows the conversation as well:

Duhwoo's Sense Motive check: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 20 = 38

Devin nods from a top his carpet and follows along.

It finally dawns on her she's the only one who speaks the language.. Ah yes. To the queen.. In her head she asks Baba if this is the right course..

Vars will fly back into the mortar since his flight boots will only last so long.

No answer comes from the doll, it remains silent for the time being. The maftets escort you to the Golden City's central plaza, where the entire maftet clan gathers round before you are allowed in the Queen's presence. You are asked to leave your weapon there, but sensing that you would be unwilling to do so, tensions once again rise as dozens of armed maftets surround them, preparing for a fight, until a woman’s voice from the palace calls out to stop them. The black-furred, purple-skinned Queen Esmyra stands on the palace veranda wearing a circlet and the heavy gold necklace of her office. She says in Sphinx to her captain, “Rajet, would you have us go to war yet again even in this, our time of desperation?” She then turns to you and says, “Be welcome here. You may keep your weapons if you will agree to hear me out.”

The queen turns and reenters the palace, leaving her guards to escort you to her chambers. Once you reach Queen Esmyra’s chambers, the maftet queen offers you comfortable seating, and maftet servants bring you cups of honeyed nectar. When you are comfortable, Queen Esmyra speaks.

“We have lived in our beautiful Golden City on this island since before the time of our grandsires’ grandsires. Always we have been masters of our realm, living in peace, hunting, and gliding upon the thermals—until two days ago. Then strange creatures from the depths of the sea emerged upon our island’s shores. They demanded that we swear loyalty to their rule. We fought them, but individually they are more powerful than my people, and several of my warriors were killed. These enemies have demanded that I be chained to the old sacrificial rock below the city tomorrow at dawn or they will invade our island and kill all of my people. The creature you fought earlier is merely one of the horrors that our enemies can command. We cannot stand against them, so tomorrow I go to my fate to save my people. But with your arrival, perhaps the tide can be turned, and the fate of myself and my people can be rewritten.”

"As for these creatures, I do not know what they are, but they are skinless monstrosities with the torso of a man or woman atop the body of
a horse, who bring sickness with them."

"I'll offer you much of my clan’s wealth—10,000 gold pieces' worth of gems, jewelry, and assorted art objects—in exchange for your help. Please, help us!"

Sense Motive1d20 + 39 ⇒ (3) + 39 = 42

Vuvu listens and watches trying to discern if she is holding anything back or misleading them in any way

Devin relaxes a bit and enjoys his honeyed nectar before asking a question.

"Do you know who leads these monstrosities? Who's loyalty were you asked to swear to?"

Nature: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (2) + 34 = 36

"Im sure we could be of help. That is if you are willing to help us find what we're looking for.. Do you know if any Oak trees live on the Island?"

We've already killed Bremagyr. It was hand waved as part of the previous module.. We're hear to find her death. She placed it in a witch’s knife, which she then hid in a chest within a corpse, which she buried under an oak tree.

"You need things killed? Ok, we're good at that. Like Avoreal said, we'll just need some help finding a tree afterwards. Duh here is a particularly fierce warrior. " indicating the clueless looking barbarian.

While the queen was speaking, Duhwoo cast Mage Hand to hold his cup of nectar, and pulled his keg of beer out of his Haversack. (He thinks of the keg as his holy symbol of Cayden Cailean.) This takes some effort, as the keg doesn't really fit through the Haversack's opening, so Duhwoo has to work it back-and-forth to get it out. Then he pulled a mug, and started mixing beer and nectar to see if he can concoct a new and delicious beverage. In this way, he uses his fidgeting as an act of worship to his god. When Vars mentions his name, he suddenly tunes back into the conversation at hand:

"Huh? Oh, yeah, Ah gots a real cool sword! Ah gits a li'l worked up when they's bad guys 'round -- an' that sword an' me jus' kinda go off when Ah gits ta swingin' it in a fight! Lemme tell ya, if'n these skinless critters gits *me* all cross an 'xcited, there's likely gonna be some choppin' an a-hollerin"!"

Trotter bows to the maftet. "Yes, I believe we can help each other! It sounds to me like you are suffering from an invasion of nuckelavees, nothing we can't handle!"

An invasion of Nuckalevees. Not sure how I am going to spin this when I create the poem about it...

"I'm curious how the heck you're gonna find something to rhyme with Nuckalevees. "

"More frightening than a pyrenees?" Trotter suggests.

Obviously it will have to be in bank verse. But invaded by horse monsters? ugh

Nuckalevee Song

Devin makes sure to get seconds on the nectar.

Turning to his companions "So... What are we waiting for?"

Avorela nods and turns to the queen.. "So we have a deal then? We help win the day and you tell us these oaks trees?"

Assuming she agrees.. "So tell us of you're battle plans thus far? Do you have any idea what their numbers are? Can you describe any of the other creatures at their command?"

Sounds like we get to rest before this combat so ill plan my spells with increased offense and more AoE's for large numbers..

"Yeah, it would help if we knew where and when we're supposed to kill these messed up horsey things. "

waiting on results of my sense motive

Vuvu confirms that the queen really looks desperate, and is probably telling the truth.

"An oak tree, you say? We might be able to help one another, then. If you help us drive off those creatures you name nuckelavees, I will lead you to it. We don't know exactly how many they are, but we estimate their numbers to about a dozen and a half, with other creatures on their side. We aren't sure if they have a leader. Will you help us?"

"Yes, yes. Sounds like a fair deal. Where are we to find this pests?"

"As I've suggested, they demanded that I'd be chained and sacrificed upon our sacrifical rock tomorrow at dawn. They will come then."

Unless you have something more to do, you'll have a night's rest and can redo your spell list if you so wish. Then please let me know how you buff prior to going to the sacrificial rock the following morning.

"OK, that seems simple enough then. We have a a breakfast date. Time to find a way to occupy our time this evening then. Got any decent taverns in town?"

"Tavern? What is that?" the Queen enquires with great curiosity.

off to work. Will post late tonight or tomorrow. But heroism and shield right before we get there as well as invisibility. Additionally triple time so everyone can get bonus movement

"Umm, you know a place where they serve drinks and stuff? Don't your people relax?"

"You have strange customs. I'm sure we can arrange for some drinks to be brought to your chambers."

"Yeah, sure. I suppose that will do. "

Before going to bed Devin will cast Divination.

Will Queen Esmyra's people betray us if we complete their quest?

85% chance to work: 1d100 ⇒ 16

In the morning
Devin will refresh his 2 30 hour extended magic vestments and his 30hr ant haul in the morning.

Also, Devin will use his last extend charge to cast an extended status on his 5 allies. Assuming allies all coordinate to drop SR while buffing, let me know if that's an issue.

Additionally, while Devin has enjoyed the nectar he makes sure his companoins all get a good solid breakfast.

I tend to roll divination % since you aren't supposed to know if the information is correct or not. However, I'll use your roll this time.

Devin has a strong feeling that these creatures will stay true to their word.

Thanks, I am happy to leave it to you for future divinations.

The next morning Avoreal will enjoy the nice breakfast.. Before heading out she'll cast a few spells..

(1 hour buffs)
Moment of Prescience
Mindblank
Overland Flight
Greater False Life 2d10 + 18 ⇒ (7, 6) + 18 = 31

(10 min/lv buffs)
Extended Foresight(6 hours)
Extended Mass Fly(6 hours each)
Extended Heroism(6 hours)
Extended Communal Stoneskin(60 mins each)
Extended Communal Resist Fire 30(60 mins each)

(1 min/lv buffs)
Extended Shield(36 mins)
Extended True Seeing(36 mins)
Extended Mirror Image(36 mins) 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Link to Foresight

Buffs reposted
Triple Time effects all of us
Extended Mirror Image just before we get there 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Extended Heroism
Shiled (CL 1 from Wand)
Turn on Invisibility

The next morning, you escort the Queen at dawn at the sacrificial rock. There, her honor guards chains her to the rock, then fly away. As the first light of dawn falls upon the sacrificial rock where the queen stands defiantly, four creatures you easily identify as nuckelavees emerge from the surf and climb the stairs to the top of the rock.

"I will never surrender to the likes of you!" the Queen proudly says. "Warriors from far away, attack!"

Initiative - round 1 - bold may act
1. Avoreal, Vars
2. Nuckelavees
3. Trotter, Duhwoo, Vuvu, Devin
Island of Buyan updated

Vars will move up to the closest one and slash it.

power attack, dazing assault

to hit: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (12) + 27 = 39 damage: 1d8 + 32 ⇒ (2) + 32 = 34 DC 27 fort save or be dazed

Avoreal will cast Haste and then she'll cast a Quickened Boneshatter on the one Vars attacked..

SR for party: 5d20 ⇒ (7, 20, 16, 17, 10) = 70 +24 to those rolls

SR Baddie: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (3) + 24 = 27

Damage: 15d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 1, 4, 6, 5, 1, 6, 2, 2, 6, 4, 4, 5, 2) = 54 DC 27 Fort, if fail exhausted, save for half and only fatigued

I believe my Spell Pen passes all the parties.

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
The Nuckelavee is surprised by Vars's mighty blow, but remains in complete control of her senses. At the same time, its bones start to shatter from the inside, resulting in an overwhelming exhaustion and a torrent of pain.

The two western nuckelavees in melee reach the party, breathing a torrent of withering foulness that causes painful welts, cramps, and bleeding on them. Everyone except Vars is affected, Ref DC 21 halves. Creatures who fail the Reflex save must attempt a Fortitude save against disease.
10d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 3, 3, 4, 3, 3, 6, 1, 4) = 35
10d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 2, 3, 1, 1, 4, 6, 5) = 31

The northeastern nuckelavee comes out of the water and swims with great ease towards Vars, and both he and his wounded companion breathe on the fighter. Same as above.
10d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 6, 3, 1, 1) = 29
10d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 2, 6, 6, 2, 5, 6, 2, 1) = 37

All nuckelavees appear to bring death and fear in their wake, shattering the will of the Pathfinders.
Frightful presence, Will DC 20 negates. Everyone has to make 3 saves against it. Failure to one or more of them means you're frightened for 5d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 2, 2, 1) = 13 rounds, whereas success means you're only shaken. Don't forget the +4 morale bonus against fear from the heroes' feast.

Yall dont forget your +1 Ref from haste as well..

Ref: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Ref: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28 Take 1/2 for 32..

Will: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (5) + 22 = 27
Will: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 34
Will: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (3) + 22 = 25 Shaken..

reflex save: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29 pass -zero damage from ring of evasion
reflex save: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30 pass -zero damage from ring of evasion

will save vs. fear: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 16 + 4 + 4 = 37
will save vs. fear: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 4 + 4 = 30
will save vs. fear: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 4 + 4 = 30