[PFS] Game Day 3: G.M.E.W's King of the Storval Stairs (Inactive)

Game Master Evan Whitefield

They are all within 30 feet of each other. It goes Giant (Blue), Giant (Green) next to him but 10 feet back behind the pot, then the other Giant (Red) right next to him (but 10 feet up) on the other side of the pot, across from Giant (Blue). So they are all huddled around the cook pot.

Kynrac moves to see the giants, and casts prayer.
Effects: You and each of your allies gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a –1 penalty on such rolls.

waiting on George's "suprise round Action
We'll move ahead with initiative though

Bytosti môcť prísť na moju pomoc!
summon quantity: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6
Suddenly 6 glowing spheres of light appear overhead. Lavode calls out to them in Celestial, Strengthen me and my allies then stop the evil hill giants from killing that human!
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He then moves close enough to look around the corner and observe the conflict and flings a blob of slippery stuff at the giants near the bound man. Pošmyknutia a pádu!
Grease on the floor catching the corners of 2 giant's area. Reflex save DC=19 or fall. Thereafter must make an acrobatics check to move in area.

HPa: 17, HPb: 17, HPc: 17, HPd: 17, HPe: 17, HPf: 17

The archons move to and give each of the heroes (and the bound human) some heavenly power. They then get ready to fling themselves toward the conflict.
They cast the spell aid on each of the party and the bound human, +1 morale bonus to attack rolls and saves vs fear (stacks with the prayer effect) plus all get temporary hitpoints: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7.

Kynrac flies closer to Boswick and the giants, but tries to remain above, out of their reach. The loremaster then conjures bindings of raw time energy to impede the giant's onslaught.

Casting slow on the three giants as a spell-like ability. Will DC 21 negates.

Ref Red: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Ref Green: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Will Red: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Will Blue: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Will Green: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Well that stinks...
Red and Green are prone and all of them are slowed

George sneaks closer to the giants, attempting to avoid detection.

Stealth: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

[ooc]Sorry for the delay, Holiday was busier than expected.[/b]

Two of the Giants slowly get up while the other lumbers forward and raises its huge club to smash the paladin.

Round 1
Sorted Initiative:
Bold is up
Kynrac: 23
Lavode: 21
Bad Guys: 13
George: 12
Bos: 11
Alie: 9

Party is up!

Alie casts Grease on the closest giant's club.

DC 18 Reflex save to keep hold of the club.

Kynrac conjures a ball of fire and rolls it under the feet of the giant attacking Boswin.

Casting flaming sphere. Fire damage, Ref DC 18 negates: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 5) = 9

The masked tiefling moves towards the menacing giant and flanks with the paladin, slashing him with a claw to draw his attention.

Claw: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

The hastened Boswick takes a step forward, benefiting form Kynrac's prayer and Lavode's archons. He unleashes a barrage of blows against the giant in front of him.

5 foot step forward then, Full round attack on Blue w/ +1 shocking Adamantine longsword using Power Attack, plus haste (extra attack), prayer, and archon bonuses.

1st attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 30
2nd attack: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 26
bonus attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 30

damage 1st attack: 1d8 + 1d6 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + (4) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 20
damage 2nd attack: 1d8 + 1d6 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + (3) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 14
damage bonus attack: 1d8 + 1d6 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + (3) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 19

Sorry, I didn't realise my in-laws don't have internet anymore.
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Lavode calls out in celestial to the Archons You in the back check the room behind us to make sure no one coming up behind us. The rest of you attack the giant winging at my ally over there.
He then uses his powers to try and trap the other giants, Vytvorte ostnatý jamu!
Cast Create Spiked Pit under the edge of 2 of the giants. The larger lighter colored square is the sloped area around the pit. Reflex DC=21 to avoid falling in and jump to an open area.
If fail the save falling and spike damage is: 5d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 5, 5, 1) + (1, 4) = 25

The Lantern Archons move in and attack the foremost giant.
a1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20, if hits a1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
a2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8, if hits a2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
b1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19, if hits b1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
b2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10, if hits b2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
c1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19, if hits c1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
c2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11, if hits c2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
d1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21, if hits d1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
d2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19, if hits d2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
e1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9, if hits e1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
e2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12, if hits e2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
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The last moves into the room behind the group (E on the map), looks around, and casts detect evil.

@ Alie, I moved you up so you could see the giant
vs. Grease Blue Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
vs. Flaming Sphere Blue Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
@ George, you couldn't get to a flank but it didn't matter much. I moved you next to Bos
@ Lavode, pretty sure most of the Lantern Archons only get one attack since they had to move still enough of the primaries hit to take out the giant.
vs. Pit Red Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
vs. Pit Green Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Before the lead giant can bring his club down it becomes covered in a slick sheen and slips out its hands and into the cook fire behind him. The Giants eyes go wide and it lets out a loud furious roar just as a ball of flame springs into existence at his feet. Boswick takes advantage of the distraction stepping up and, with three quick slashes, brings the monster to its knees. George springs out from the shadows at the wounded giant and rakes one of his claws down its flank. The Giant falters for a second but seems as if it will continue the fight when the summoned Archons surround it and obliterate it with blasts of holy light.

The Two remaining giants give each other frightened looks just as a pit opens up beneath them. They desperately try to push and shove each other into the pit to save themselves but it is fuitile and they both tumble down onto the spikes.

Red: 25 & Slowed
Green: 25 & Slowed

Round 2
Sorted Initiative:
Bold is up
George: 12
Bos: 11
Alie: 9

Round 3
Kynrac: 23
Lavode: 21
Bad Guys: 13

Everyone please give me a perception check with your actions.

Did the Archon I sent into E find anything threatening?

No, just rubble

perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Boswick takes the attack to the next giant.

Move diagonally 10 feet toward Red, then attack w/ +1 shocking Adamantine longsword using Vital Strike and Power Attack, plus haste, prayer, and archon bonuses.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 32
damage: 2d8 + 1d6 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4) + (3) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 18

Didn't realize the pit was that deep. Will do this instead if it's alright

With the giants at the bottom of a pit Boswick rushes to the bound human.

cast Detect Evil on the bound guy and then move to him as my second action, if not evil

The Remaining giants are at the bottom of the 50ft pit

Yeah, I forgot about only 1 ray.
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Lavode chuckles at the plight of the giants. Such coordination and cooperation is rarely seen.
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They can try to climb out DC=20 and 50' deep. Take d6 damage for every round in contact with the pit sides.
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Hold my actions in case some other threat appears.

The Lantern Archons move over and fire down into the pit at the struggling giants.
a1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11, if hits a1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
b1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13, if hits b1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
c1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16, if hits c1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
d1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16, if hits d1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
e1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16, if hits e1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
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The last races in from the other room to fire next round.

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24

Kynrac moves the ball into the pit, burning one of the giants.
Fire damage, Ref DC 18 negates: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) = 9

He flies down a little, remaining 10 feet above the ground but slowly descending towards his companions.

Alie delays, seeing the fight well in hand.

Kynrac notices movement 50ft up on top of ceiling above section E. he can not see what it was or where it went.

Round 2
Sorted Initiative:
Bold is up
George: 12
Bos: 11 - Delayed
Alie: 9 - Delayed

Round 3
Kynrac: 23
Lavode: 21 - Delayed
Bad Guys: 13

To clarify, was it something that was flying? If not, feel free to disregard Kynrac's interpretation below.

"We may have company! Harpies, maybe? Put your earplugs if you can."

Its very possible it was something flying down to land out of view.

George will delay as the ranged and Bos seem to have this well in hand.

Red Reflex: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (5) - 3 = 2
climb damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Climb Check: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 = 32
Climb speed (40/2)/4 = 5ft
Red: 57 & Slowed
Green: 25 & Slowed

The sounds of fighting and pain can be heard from the bottom of the pit and the Archons see one of giants force to other to help it climb the pit.

@Bos,
Sorry Forgot that you don't have to study for 3 rounds on your detect evil. The Bound man does not have an evil aura.

Suddenly you see a figure appear in the doorway to the north (Section E). Save for the tattered wings and taloned feet, this creature resembles a feral woman with a wild look about her. As soon as she appears she start to sing, her voice washing over you like a warm wave easying your mind and calming you soul.

DC 17 Will save or become captivated and start moving towards the Harpy on your turn. If you are delayed you come off delay and start to move. Earplugs give you a +2 on the save. This is a sonic mind-affecting charm effect.

George hears the song of the harpy and scoffs. Finally, something fun to play with.

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

He leaps into action, running headlong towards the demi-human, sliding and pivoting at the last second so his back is against the wall. He readies his claws to attack the songstress, applying a poison.

Will 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Alie starts moving toward the harpy.

Uh oh...

Even with the earplugs, Boswick hears the song of the harpy.

Will: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 = 14

Even with his considerable will, something is so soothing about the sound. Boswick stands to his feet.

"It sounds just like that lullaby Momma use to sing!"

With that Boswick begins moving toward the beautiful song.

Oh I forgot the +1 from Prayer, but I still fail. Everyone else don't forget this.

I forgot the requested perception check. I guess Lavode was really focused on the giants.
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will save: 1d20 + 13 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 22 I think charms count as enchantments. If not it was 3 lower, but I still make it.
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I will come off delay now.
Lavode calls out to the Archons again in Celestial, Stop those giants! I'm going to be busy over here with the damned harpy you missed. Then he moves toward Alie and the disgusting creature while casting another protective magic.

New will save with PFE and Prayer included: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 16

Lol, it just isn't Alie's day.

The Lantern Archons send heavely rays down into the pit.
a1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21, if hits a1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
a2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21, if hits a2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
b1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20, if hits b1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
b2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11, if hits b2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
c1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12, if hits c1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
c2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9, if hits c2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
d1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23, if hits d1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
d2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18, if hits d2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
e1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20, if hits e1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
e2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19, if hits e2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
f1 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12, if hits f1 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
f2 ranged touch hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9, if hits f2 ray damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Looks like most of those probably hit. They should not be enjoying that.

... Lol, it just isn't Alie's day.

Darling, you need a strong cloak of resistance!

Where is the +2 morale bonus coming from on the reroll?

I think it comes from Magic Circle, which give characters inside it Protection from Evil; which gives a +2 morale bonus against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects.

As the Archons rain down fire on the trapped giants the you hear their howls of pain and the sickening thud as one fall back down on to the spikes at the bottom of the pit.
They all hit
Green: 47 & Slowed

High above the three more winged figures appear on the edge of ceiling. As the Harpies fly out above the landing, two turn and fire a volley of arrows down at Lavode.
Attack Red: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
Damage Red: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Attack Blue: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Damage Blue: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

The remaining Harpy reads from a scroll, instantly sealing off Alie and the one Harpy from the rest of the party!

Round 3
Sorted Initiative (Bold is up)
Giants
Green Harpy
George
Alie
Lavode
Red & Blue Harpies -50ft up
Harpy Queen -50ft up
Bos

Round 4
Kynrac -10ft up

I think I got Initiative sorted correctly but let me know if I messed up.
@Bos,
The Wall blocks the song so you're free

Boswick shakes his head as it clears of the fog caused by the harpy. Swelling with righteous anger, the hasted Paladin darts across the court yard, past the aloft harpies joining the others in the protective circle. Not sure which threat is greater the 3 harpies on this side of the wall or Alie trapped behind some infernal magical wall with another harpy and doubts whether she can react or not.

With the haste Bos's speed is at 50', so I'll double move into the magical circle. Since the harpies are 50 feet up, I think I avoid AAOs.

Will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 Figures...
Reroll, GM 2 stars: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 2 = 23 That's more like it.

Flaming sphere in pit, Ref DC 18 negates: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 2) = 5

Kynrac flies towards his allies, unaffected by the harpies' song. He uses the power of his vestment to cast a spell suppressing the effects of the captivating song.

Using my mnemonic vestment (and a 2nd level slot) to cast suppress charms and compulsions with my caster level without expending the scroll. The charm is suppressed for 10 minutes on Allie, George and Boswick.

Sorry, I have a retcon. When I was checking on the initiative order, I realized I had made a mistake. I had the lantern archons fire and I went on delay. Then I had them fire again when I came off delay. That last volley from the archons should not have happened. I don't know if you want to leave them just before the giants or keep them with my turn just after the harpy starting next round.
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@Bos,
The Wall blocks the song so you're free

I assume wall of stone?

Also does the wall go clear to the ceiling or at least as high as the door opening?

Didn't see there was a wall of stone. May I retcon as well? I'd like to dispel the wall.

Can't dispel instantaneous duration spells.
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I can take George to the other side of the wall to save Alie, can the rest of you handle things out here? I can Dimension Door to the other side with myself and up to 3 more beings.

And you are right, of course! I'll double move, then.

I don't think walls are instantaneous duration? Dispel Magic even talks about using it on Wall of Fire. I think it works. I stand corrected it is instantaneous, which I guess means it's a permanent wall. So it must be open to the air. Or else the harpy is sealed in as well.

@Kynrac,
Yup wall blocks the song so you can keep your reroll and your spell slot. It looks as if there is a 5ft gap at the very top of the wall.
@ Lavode,
Yup its a wall of stone. No worries about the archons, the giants aren't gong anywhere.
In the pit the giants slowly try and clamber up the pit walls.
Inside the now dimly lit chamber the lone harpy smiles down at its trapped prey. Stopping her song she swings her wicked looking morningstar at the befuddled gnome.
Attack 1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
Damage 1: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Attack 2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Damage 2: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Round 4
Sorted Initiative (Bold is up)
Giants - 50ft down
Green Harpy
George
Alie - Captivated (last round}
Lavode
Red & Blue Harpies -50ft up
Harpy Queen -50ft up
Bos

Round 5
Kynrac -10ft up
Archons - 5ft up

HP: 49 of 62
I can't see the map at work, so going off memory. I believe Lavode is standing within arm's reach of George.
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George, wait a moment. Put your hand on my should and we will save Alie. Ideme tam teraz! George and Lavode instantly vanish from the large room.
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And reappear on the other side of the stone wall. George, please rip that thing apart.
Dimension Door forward to put George right next to where I remember last seeing the harpy next to Alie.
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If I remembered initial placement wrong and had to step up next to George, I will do that with my move action before casting the spell.
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GM, do you want to use those previous rolls for the archons now and have them act on my turn for the upcoming rounds?

Yeah I'll use them for next round.
I moved you and George to inside E