[PFS Gameday V] #7-00: Sky Key Solution (Inactive)

Game Master Dinuci

"Take a look around you. You are outnumbered, and outmatched. We do not wish you harm, but will if forced to. All we ask is that you let go of this power so that we may return to our time in peace. Join us in our quest!"

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14

She looks doubtful for a long moment but gives in, knowing she doesn't stand a chance against you. She releases the source and gives in.
"Fine, this is no use."

You have finished all the possible harbinger successes!

You follow one of the messengers and start climbing down to the entrance to the vault. You head inside and are met by the following sight. Veins of strange metal line the walls of this massive chamber. Enormous bronze devices connected to the walls by massive cables spark and spew steam, almost obscuring the large vault door at the far end of the room. The door is labeled with a single word in a plethora of languages: danger. Stagnant water collects at the bottom of a ten-foot wide pool in the middle of the room. A gasping, bleeding elf who looks like an aged version of Kreighton Shane lies across the room.

Two guards and an elemental stand before you and the wounded elf.

Combat round 1:
- Roscoe
- Thief
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Jimmy
- Doran
- Elemental (lightning)
- Verhaal
- Grunt

In bold may act!

Roscoe charges forward at the left guard, steam clouds whirling in wisps as he runs by.

wakizashi: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4 +sneak attack: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Roscoe charges but the enemy is able to dodge the attack, if only just barely. The man retaliates, thrusting his short sword at Roscoe. The sword digs in deep, leaving behind a gaping wound.

Combat round 1:
- Roscoe 4/11hp
- Thief
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Jimmy
- Doran
- Elemental (lightning)
- Verhaal
- Grunt

In bold may act!

Syndra takes one look at the elemental and works her memory to see what she can recall. Recognizing it as a major threat, she pulls her crossbow and fires, hoping that will cue her allies into her plan. "Roscoe is hurt! Rally to aid him!

Knowledge Planar: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

I'll go help Roscoe...

Doran moves to aid Roscoe, dashing forward. He swings his blade at the guard.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 101d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Im on my phone...if someone xan move me before i am on my computer thatd be great

Both Syndra and Doran miss their attacks. Syndra does however now know what enemy you are facing.

Combat round 1:
- Roscoe 4/11hp
- Thief
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Jimmy
- Doran
- Elemental (lightning)
- Verhaal
- Grunt

In bold may act!

Was the thief flat-footed for the attack? Or is he wearing heavier armor?

He wears light armor with medium high dex. He should've been flat footed when you attacked, will adjust. Sorry! :/ In my mind the fellow already acted but he was just standing there...
Edit: Also added the elemental's damage

same should be for my attack should be to FF AC

Falshin sees Roscoe take a grievous wound and immediately rushes over to administer healing to his diminutive companion! He places his hand upon Roscoe's shoulder and a pure, white glow suddenly engulfs Falshin's hand before transferring into Roscoe.

Kinetic Healer: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 Not sure if Inspire Courage would work on Kinetic Healer... so I did not add that into the roll.

Move Action - Move into position. Standard Action - Kinetic Healer on Roscoe!

He wears light armor with medium high dex. He should've been flat footed when you attacked, will adjust. Sorry! :/ In my mind the fellow already acted but he was just standing there...

Edit: Also added the elemental's damage

No worries. I just thought I'd check since the roll was close. I assume the 8 wasn't enough to down him then either, so the rest of the actions should play out ok.

As the blood staunches from the white glow and the wound binds, Roscoe gives a nod of approval to Falshin with a grimace as he continues to parry and press the guard.

Sorry for the messy fight... I'd rather group them up but all of their initiative rolls differ :(

Falshin heals Roscoe back up, giving the man a fighting chance. Jimmy steps walks over and tries to throw his flail in the man's face, who nimbly ducks to avoid the blow.

The lightning elemental hovers forward and attacks Doran. The elemental misses him by an inch.

Combat round 1:
- Roscoe
- Thief
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Jimmy
- Doran
- Elemental (lightning)
- Verhaal
- Grunt

In bold may act!

"Do not falter fellow Pathfinders, fight as one and the victory will be ours," says Verhaal as she starts singing again an inspiring song, moving close to her teammates.

Inspire Courage (+1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls for everybody). 4 more rounds remaining.

The grunt on the other side of the map aims his crossbow at Syndra and fires. The bolt sears past her and bounces against the wall.

Combat round 2:
- Roscoe
- Thief
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Jimmy
- Doran
- Elemental (lightning)
- Verhaal
- Grunt

In bold may act!

acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

As the group begins to surround the man and the elemental, Roscoe uses his size to roll behind them to press the attack.

Assuming flank +2 and Inspire Courage +1:
wakizashi: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 24
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 + sneak attack: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Note the +1 on sneak attack is from a trait.

Syndra seeing herself out in the open quickly moves behind the cover of her allies.

She sees Roscoe attack, and casts acid splash enhanced with brimstone.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

I'm back!

Jimmy gives the thief the evil eye, determined to make his next attack hit.

Roscoe cuts through the thief, killing it with a single strike. Syndra tries to kill the elemental but fails.

Combat round 2:
- Roscoe
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Jimmy
- Doran
- Elemental (lightning)
- Verhaal
- Grunt

In bold may act!

Doran swings his sword at the elemental.

attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 1 = 221d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14using power attack

Falshin moves forward to bring an attack on the other enemy at distance. He then uses his telekinetic powers to scoop up some of the nearby water and send it flying towards his target; however, the strange projectile throws off Falshin's aim and it falls to the ground before coming anywhere near.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Doran swings and cuts down the elemental, Falshin tries to attack the same enemy but cuts only air as the elemental starts to disintegrate.

Combat round 2:
- Roscoe
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Jimmy
- Doran
- Verhaal
- Grunt

In bold may act!

Only one part remaining after this! :) Well... Unless the others don't kill enough anchors above...

Verhaal stops singing, takes the crossbow and readies for the remaining enemy to attack.

5' step + Ready action: shoot the enemy as soon as I can do it without cover. I'm rolling the dice in advance:

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Preloading round 3

Round 3 ini 20

Syndra loads her crossbow move action and fires at the remaining human.

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Jimmy double moves toward the enemy, swinging his heavy flail above your head. "Jimmy thinks you should surrender! Jimmy will smash you if you don't!"

Jimmy moves forward whilst Verhaal releases a bolt. The attack misses.

The grunt takes a step forward, dropping his bow and grabbing his sword and brings down his sword on Jimmy. The burly warrior easily steps aside before performing a counter attack.

Combat round 3:
- Roscoe
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Jimmy
- Doran
- Verhaal
- Grunt

In bold may act!

Doran rushes around the water to help Jimmy.

double move to square on Jimmy's left...im on phone and cant movrle token

Falshin moves forward, scooping up a piece of debris with his mind and sends it flying towards the remaining enemy!

Telekinetic Blast: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 = 12

Roscoe moves toward the guard and then diagonally into the water, kicking up water in his direction to distract him.

Improvised dirty trick/assist? Just trying to use the environment...

Verhaal drops the backpack moves to have line of sight against the enemy. Taking a pinch of wool from a pocket, extends the hand towards him and shouts "æʈʊ̩ɾðɛtɛ."

Daze DC 13. Assuming dropping the backpack is a free/swift action. If it's not I have expend 2 move actions to move.

Jimmy sees the man's not listening to him and swings his heavy flail at him.

Heavy Flail, PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 1 = 16 Damage: 1d10 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 3 = 10

"Jimmy told you so! Jimmy's smashing you now!"

Prepping Round 4

Round 4 ini 20

Syndra prepares and casts her acid splash spell using acid as a focus.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Doran double moves towards the enemy. Both Falshin and Jimmy attack the grunt but miss. Roscoe moves into the water but misjudges the depth of the water and immediately starts sinking. 20 feet deep, DC5 climb to get out with a ladder attached to the side. Verhaal casts a spell to try and daze the grunt, and she succeeds. He stands confused for a moment before snapping back out of it, giving everyone a free shot to hit him.

Combat round 4:
- Roscoe
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Jimmy
- Doran
- Verhaal
- Grunt

In bold may act!

Falshin continues to press the attack; however, his rush to take down their enemy once again throws his attack off.

Telekinetic Blast: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11

Verhaal shoots the crossbow and starts circling the devices in the middle of the room, in order to have a better position for the next shoot.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 4 - 4 = 7
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Doran swings his blade at his opponent.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 221d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

I thought about asking first, but changed that to prevent the additional back and forth overhead. Oh well...

Climb to get out:

climb: 1d20 ⇒ 2

Standard action to repeat?

climb: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Syndra blasts the man with a acid splash, followed by Doran with a sword stab. The others miss their attacks. In the meanwhile Roscoe succeeds after a second try to get out of the pool.

Combat round 4:
- Roscoe
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Jimmy
- Doran
- Verhaal
- Grunt

In bold may act!

"Jimmy smaaash!" Jimmy announces while taking another swing at the man.

Heavy Flail, PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 1 = 20 Damage: 1d10 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 3 = 16

Jimmy does smash and kills the grunt.

“Good show, Pathfinders,”
the injured form of Kreighton Shaine manages between blood-soaked coughs.
“But Lady Arodeth is a true savant and driven to fanatical extremes. The same energies that infected her casters above have also seized her soul, and I fear she has already killed several of your fellow chroniclers. Or will have killed them. Blast, but this is confusing.”
Shaine props himself up to continue speaking.
“However noble her goals may have been, if Lady Arodeth forces us to remain in this time, we will all die. If the Sky Key is still functional, you must reactivate it before the Starstone arrives.”
The machines in this chamber begin to spark and smoke, and female bodies take shape from the green miasma. Shaine continues,
“She has learned to create temporal copies of, as I have. She can produce an army, left unchecked. Some teams will need to hold the line here, in this chamber, so that anyone confronting the true Lady Arodeth in the room beyond isn’t overwhelmed by these simulacra. You know your team’s capabilities better than I, but I promise you Lady Arodeth will be not yield easily.”
With that, the chorus of murky green figures announce,
“I would have brought destiny back to this world.”

There are two options:
1) Fight the miasmas and prevent them from going into the other room where lady Arodeth is.
2) Go to lady Arodeth and try to convince her to stop fighting. This option is extremely difficult for your level and I would advise against it. It takes 5 skill checks (high ones) and 3 fails result in combat. But you are still in control of the game :)

I say we hold the line. I highly doubt we will be able to overcome the required skill DCs.

same here...we're in good shape

" I'm of a different mind. I think that we should talk with her and see if we can convince her to see what she is doing. We have convinced ALL of the other anchors to let go of their powers without a fight. Since we convinced them, I feel that we can convince her."

Yes, but when your GM advises against one option... it's usually best to heed their advice. We've only overcome those anchors due to some very lucky rolls on our part. I don't feel that we should press out luck as its not likely to hold up over that many checks. That said, I'll follow what the majority decides.

Lol, well I guess it helps when I read everything that the GM writes, not just the first sentence... I still think that we can convince her though. I, of course will go with the group

While we decide, I'm going to cast Heightened Awareness

"Let's the fights against gods for more experienced Pathfinder. We will hold the line."

Or at least that's my opinion.

Three DC 20 and two DC 23 checks, maximum of three fails. I think that is a bit above your luck limit ;P

The green miasma has completely taken shape and starts towards the group.

Combat round 1:
- Roscoe
- Syndra
- Falshin
- Doran
- Lady Arodeth
- Verhaal
- Jimmy

In bold may act!

As for the story, it is up to the others to finish things up now. We have beaten all the possible anchors and I don't dare go for Lady Arodeth herself, she is the last anchor. We hope for the best!

For clarity, there's no lightning bouncing between the two columns on the map, is there?

Falshin moves around the pillars and fails in his attempt to strike the figure with a nearby piece of debris.

Telekinetic Blast: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11