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

Game Master Evan Whitefield

We don't see any lights from the glitterdust on the king or witch?

No you only see the golden glitter on the steps where they were standing. They have moved too far back from the edge for you to see them.

Is it cool if I go off map or should I wait?

Who are you asking?
I'm OK with it but we are staying in initiative.

"Someone should try to finish off that sleeping giant. When he wakes up, he's going to be really upset."

Kynrac lets his spell fizzle to keep his invisibility active, and starts rising into the air. Using BoF bonus to increase movement, moving diagonally upwards to remain within the low DCs of Fly (less than 45°). Taking 10 and moving at half speed.

Once high in the air, he gazes far and wide to spot the king and his witch.
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22

Reserving the second round's action, depending on what I see.

... it tries one last time to hit its attackers before crashing onto the ground. ...

So is that was an attempted strike while staggered and it is now unconscious and bleeding out?

@ Lavode,
That is it exactly.

Rounds left on Alie's Mage Armor = 5892
Rounds left on Mage Armor = 5893
Rounds left on Alie's Stoneskin = 594, 70 points
Rounds left on Magic Circle Against Evil = 595
Rounds left on Mirror Image = 84, 6 images
Rounds left on Bless = 85
Rounds left on Shield = 56
Rounds left on Summon Monster V = 5
Rounds left on George's Greater Invisibility = 3
Rounds left on Haste = 6
Rounds left on Vanish = 10

Round 4
Speaking in celestial, Lavode tells the archons, Finish off those giants then join us at the top of the stairs to combat their evil king!

Lavode tells Bos and Alie, I'm going to look for the king. Then he casts a spell Môžete ma nie! and vanishes from site.

Cast extended (BoF) vanish then fly with wings at 45 deg angle. With haste that is 90' of movement.

George will move 60' up the stairs to hunt down the witch and the ogre king.

Kynrac flies back, descending slowly as much as he can without losing sight of them. He warns his companions about the King and the witch's location, then conjures a wall of fire upon both of them to turn them to ashes!

"Roast in Hell, puny king!" he taunts the giant.

Fire damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 4) + 10 = 20 No save, the waves of flames' direction goes away from them to dissuade them to run further. Of course, that will end my invisibility spell. Taking the +2 to AC/Ref/attack again.

HP Left: 38 of 51
HP Right: 45 of 51

Both hound archons strike to put the bleeding giant out of its misery.

Full round action to perform a coup de grace for an automatic critical hit.

Left crit damage: 2d6 + 5 + 1 + 2d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 5 + 1 + (6, 5) + 5 + 1 = 32
Right crit damage: 2d6 + 5 + 1 + 2d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 5 + 1 + (3, 3) + 5 + 1 = 22

Next round they will do the same for the sleeping giant.

The Witch screams in pain while the King barely breaks a sweat from the flames roaring around them.

Going up the stairs is 1/4 movement for medium creatures so George can get 30ft up the stairs. The Hounds take full round actions to coup de grace the giants. (roll damage form the sleeping one since it will probably still be alive.
Edit: Ninja'd yeah it won't make its fort same

... The Hounds take full round actions to coup de grace the giants. (roll damage form the sleeping one since it will probably still be alive.

I had both crit just the bleeding one this round. He took 54 more damage. Then they will both crit the sleeping one next round. Maybe Tatho can join them for a bit more damage. If it is still alive, they should be able to handle it.

Upon hearing what Kynrac has to stay, Boswick begins rushing up the stairs. Hasted as he is, it's still slow going.

Double move - 100 feet with Haste -- which is 25 feet.

Combat might be over by the time I get there.

If need be, I can finish off that last giant on my way by.

Alie uses another scroll of Fly and begins the ascent toward the witch and the King.

...

If need be, I can finish off that last giant on my way by.

Let the archons handle it. They can teleport up when they are done.

The King and his witch step out of the wall of fire and turn to face their attackers. The Witch, her visions seemingly cleared, conjures a green cloud of foul smelling gas at the front of the stairs. The gases pour up just high enough to catch Kynrac.
Green Circle: DC 17 Fort save or become nauseated.

The King tends to his paramour's burns.
CMW: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6

Round 6:
Bold is up
George: 24
Kynrac: 18
Bos: 14
Alie: 12
Tatho: 12
Lavode: 9
Hound Archons: 9
King: 9 (-20hp)
Queen: 9 (-14hp)

OK new map is done hopefully this will help.
MAP

Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Reroll, GM 3 stars: 1d20 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 3 = 19

Kynrac holds his breath and manages to fly up just enough to exit the noxious cloud. He counters by casting a dispelling spell at the cloud to cancel it before his allies overrun the battlefield.

Casting dispel magic (targeted) at the cloud.
Dispel Magic: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Alie flies 20' closer and casts a Confusion spell, hoping to turn the King and his witch against one another.

DC 24 Will save to resist.

Is there any possibility to move faster than a double move up the stairs?

Boswick moves as far up the stairs as is possible.

George will move another 30' to take advantage of his invisibility and resistance to noxious green clouds and poisonous green liquids.

"This will take a while, it seems." he muses aloud to himself.

Rounds left on Alie's Mage Armor = 5891
Rounds left on Mage Armor = 5892
Rounds left on Alie's Stoneskin = 593, 70 points
Rounds left on Magic Circle Against Evil = 594
Rounds left on Mirror Image = 83, 6 images
Rounds left on Bless = 84
Rounds left on Shield = 55
Rounds left on Summon Monster V = 4
Rounds left on George's Greater Invisibility = 2
Rounds left on Haste = 5
Rounds left on Spiked Pit = 20

Round 5
fly check: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 4 = 17
Lavode continues to ascend and off to the side to see around the cloud.

There are the problems. Then he casts a spell Pád nadol diery! and as he reappears, a hole opens under the feat of the giant and witch.

Fly with wings at 45 deg angle. With haste that is 90' of movemen then cast extended (BoF) persistant spiked pit. Reflex save DC=21 and 2 saves. If fail take damage from fall and spikes.
damage fall and spikes: 5d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 4, 1, 5) + (5, 1) = 28

HP Left: 38 of 51
HP Right: 45 of 51

The hound archons move to either side of the the sleeping giant preparing to put it down.

I am assuming it is more than a 5' step to get to it. So they will have to coup de grace next round.

Because I'm an idiot. I forgot about that. I almost never move around much in a combat so it doesn't usually come up.
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GM, Ignore that action. There is no spiked pit yet. I will be double moving so I can get to a point of seeing around the cloud. I am also then still invisible from the vanish spell.

@Lavode,
No problem we all make mistakes like that.
@Alie
Speaking of which I don't think you can make it to the top of the stairs and cast your spell. Last round you took out a scroll (move) and cast (standard). This round you'd need to make at least 150ft this round to be able to see the king and his witch.

Moveing out of the fog Kynrac weaves his spell and disperses the sickening mist.
The rest of the party continue up the stairs with Lavode and Alie joining Kynrac at the top.

No longer blinded the witch and the king rush towards the stairs. The Witch stops first and sends two massive icicles flying towards Kynrac.
Attack 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Yuck!
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 4, 5) = 16 cold
Attack 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 Double Yuck!
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 2) = 15 cold
The King reaches into his back and takes out a large rock and hurls it at the Oracle.
Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24 Triple Yuck!
Damage: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Round 6:
Bold is up
George: 24
Kynrac: 18
Bos: 14
Alie: 12
Tatho: 12
Lavode: 9
Hound Archons: 9
King: 9 (-20hp)
Queen: 9 (-14hp)

HP Left: 38 of 51
HP Right: 45 of 51

The hound archons flank the sleeping giant and strike.

Full round action to perform a coup de grace for an automatic critical hit.

Left crit damage: 2d6 + 5 + 1 + 2d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 5 + 1 + (1, 2) + 5 + 1 = 19
Right crit damage: 2d6 + 5 + 1 + 2d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + 5 + 1 + (1, 3) + 5 + 1 = 21

DANG! That was really crap rolls.

Fort 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 DC 29
Fort 2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 DC 31
Nope didn't think so! The Giant dies while dreaming of puppies licking its face.

Ok, DM, the flyi/movement thing has me twisted. Can we say Alie double moved last round? With Haste, that's should be 100'. If she takes another move this round, then she should be able to just get to see the pair and cast her spell, I think. Thanks.

I figure you would double move. And yes you can see both the giants and the witch this round to cast your spells. Unfortunately for me they are both still within Confusion range if that is what your're casting.

@Bos,
No sorry. It would be faster if you were larger.

Unfortunately, the spellcasters ran off to the battle.

Boswick keeps trucking.

That's my 3rd round of moving up, so 75 feet total.

... Unfortunately, the spellcasters ran off to the battle. ...

I didn't realize the stairs would slow you that much or I would have Dimension Door'd you to the top.

Yep. Confusion is the spell Alie will cast, DM.

GM, please also don't forget the 20% miss chance on any future attacks on Kynrac. It wouldn't have made a difference until now, but just reminding you.

Keeping the +2 AC/Ref/attack rolls.

Kynrac slowly flies down a few feet while remaining out of range from the king's melee weapon, and emits two rays of searing flames from his burnt fingers.

"Once I was burnt for my foolishness, now it is your turn to suffer for yours!"

Casting scorching ray at the witch.
Range Touch Attack, fire damage: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 174d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1, 5, 1) + 1 = 13
Range Touch Attack, fire damage: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 254d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4, 3, 6) + 1 = 18

George spends the next six seconds climbing even more stairs. "Ugh, if I wanted to work out, I would have went out to the courtyard at the Flaxseed Lodge with that imbecile The Bold Strider."

Rounds left on Alie's Mage Armor = 5890
Rounds left on Mage Armor = 5891
Rounds left on Alie's Stoneskin = 592, 70 points
Rounds left on Magic Circle Against Evil = 593
Rounds left on Mirror Image = 82, 6 images
Rounds left on Bless = 83
Rounds left on Shield = 54
Rounds left on Summon Monster V = 3
Rounds left on George's Greater Invisibility = 1
Rounds left on Haste = 4
Rounds left on Spiked Pit = 20

Round 5

Lavode floats down to the ground while concentrating on his arcane powers. Ring of feather falling so no fly check.

There are the problems. Then he casts a spell Pád nadol diery! and as he reappears, a 50' hole opens under the feat of the giant king.

Cast extended (BoF) persistant spiked pit. Reflex save DC=21 and 2 saves. If fail take damage from fall and spikes.
damage fall and spikes: 5d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 3, 6) + (1, 5) = 25

Reflex 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Reflex 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!

Alie's spell catches both the witch and her king. The King gets hit hard by the effects while the witch seems to shake them off. As the king stands there with a dumb look on his face the ground disapears underneath him and he plummets into the spiked pit. The Witch screams in horror as her companion and body guard disappears from sight. This distracts her enough that Kynrac is able to hit her with two bolts of fire, horribly burning her.

The king starts to babel non-sense at the bottom of the pit while the witch rushes over and throws herself into the pit, drawing a slip of paper as she goes.

Ok weird rules time
Since they can't share a space I'm ruling that the witch landed onto of the King. So no spikes and only 40ft of falling damage. Also due to the weird positioning I'm gong to say they are both considered squeezing while they are down there. If I'm doing wrong let me know in the discussion thread.
Falling Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 3, 1) = 12

Round 6:
Bold is up
George: 24
Kynrac: 18
Bos: 14
Alie: 12
Tatho: 12
Lavode: 9
Hound Archons: 9
King: 9 (-45hp)
Queen: 9 (-57hp)

Kynrac conjures a wall of fire inside the pit where the giant and her witch are.
Casting wall of fire, it should be high enough to affect both.
Fire damage, no save: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 5) + 10 = 16

George finishes moving to the top of the steps.

hi ho hi ho and up the stair I go

Boswick sprints across the landing and up the next part of the stair.

Rounds left on Alie's Mage Armor = 5889
Rounds left on Mage Armor = 5890
Rounds left on Alie's Stoneskin = 591, 70 points
Rounds left on Magic Circle Against Evil = 592
Rounds left on Mirror Image = 81, 6 images
Rounds left on Bless = 82
Rounds left on Shield = 53
Rounds left on Summon Monster V = 2
Rounds left on George's Greater Invisibility = 0, George you are visible now
Rounds left on Haste = 3
Rounds left on Spiked Pit = 19

Round 6

Lavode yells to the hound archons in celestial, If you two are finished playing with sleeping giants, get your hairy canine butts up here and help with these royals!

He then flies over to look down into the pit. Anything she wants that badly, I don't want her having. Vezmem to!

Use the Bof +2 to AC and reflex saves. Single move fly with haste. Then cast Pilfering Hand to try and snatch the paper from the witch's hand. If the CMB is higher than her CMD I have the paper.
pilfering hand CMB: 1d20 + 10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 7 = 27

The hound archons teleport up to the top of the stairs.

@Lavode
Nope, too high it doesn't work! Darn it!

Lavode rips the sheet of paper from the woman's hand bringing it to his own. He quickly see's it is a scroll of Dimension Door.

OK so the Witch has 2hp left and the king is confused at the bottom of a spiked pit I'm going to call the fight! Unless you guys want to chew through the rest of the kings 78 hp.

All good with calling it.

Boswick finally reaches the top of the stair and heartly congratulates his fellow pathfinders onmaking such easy work of the foes.

BOOYAH!

Fine with calling it despite doing absolutely nothing other than tracking a multitude of buffs... ;)

"We got them! I'm just glad there were no harpies with the King! Those things were much scarier," Alie says with relief.

"Once again, the Society triumphs. The Decemvirate shall be content with our success, I trust. Let's make sure these two are dead before anything else, then let's have a look at their trappings."

Kynrac cast detect magic and will search the two bodies once the pit spell is over (shame that those spells can't be dismissed).