[PFS][PBP Gameday VI] 7-99: Through Maelstrom Rift (Standard) (Inactive)

Game Master Silbeg

Octaris seems perturbed that they seem to be ignoring him, his little mephit face scowling!

"Fine! If you will not listen to my words, then you shall face my magical might!" He cries in their protean language, as flies out from behind the portal and starts drawing moisture from the air once more.

The fact it seems more difficult then usual, only makes him more annoyed! He aims that annoyance at the fire wysp... because he doesn't like fiery things either.

Unless Rhyol takes it out with her AoO ... in which case, he shoots the air one.

Ranged water blast, PBS, bard: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 1 + 2 = 29, for 3d6 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 19 damage.

Octaris lets fly a blast of water that hits the fiery creature. It takes the damage and while it does not go down, it does not look very happy about it.

Indeed, I was very surprised to see such a high Acrobatics modifier when I checked the character sheet! Rhyol doesn't really trust that maelstrom, so no AoO

Sorry about the confusion. I thought a new round had begun. So on her turn, Ember will 5ft-flutter away from her opponent and read the scroll. Inspire courage is +2 competence bonus to attack and damage, and Good Hope is a +2 morale bonus to pretty much all d20 rolls including attacks, saves, and skill checks.

Acrobatics in case 5ft step isn't enough to get her out of AoO range: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Zephir finishes to casts his spell and a medium air elemental appears next to the strange chaotic creature.

Slam (+Good Hope): 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 30
Damages: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 11

Then, he transforms himself in a small air elemental before flying to be of help.

Looks like you moved to the wrong square. I have fixed that.
Ember backs up and casts good hope

Zephir finishes to casts his spell and a medium air elemental appears next to the strange chaotic creature.

[dice=Slam (+Good Hope)]1d20+9+2+2
[dice=Damages]1d6+3+2+2

Then, he transforms himself in a small air elemental before flying to be of help.

Weren't you casting Call Lightning?. Future: please state which exact spell you are casting!! You drew the rod as a move, so this spell finishes as your standard.

Yes, I was thinking to do that until i remember that i've already casted both of them...

Yes, I was thinking to do that until i remember that i've already casted both of them...

Ok, still leaving the actions as is... you have the rod in your hand. However, a medium elemental is summon nature's ally 4. Please choose a critter from the SNA3 list (or 1d3 from SNA2)...

Number of Small Elemental: 1d3 ⇒ 1
Sorry !

You can control the small elemental...
The small air elemental (we'll call him Al) attacks, and manages to hit!!! However, it is clear that its attack did nothing to the protean.

slam!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 slam damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Krakos, Jamila is/are up!
Universal Adjustments: Inspire Courage +2, Good Hope +2
Universal Conditions:

Jamila drops her bow and draws her sword, taking one swing with it against the fire wisp. +1longsword: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 1 = 331d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10
confirm?: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 1 = 171d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 = 13
Her blow lands well, but she is unsure of the effect it may have.

No chance to crit... they have elemental traits. In fact, nothing here can be critted, as the protean is amorphous

Jamila swings at the fire wysp, striking it hard!

Note, I had to move Zephyr back, as he couldn't change forms due to not having a standard action. Sorry.

Krakos is in delay!

A wave of chaos shakes the demiplane as it strikes Octaris! The mephit feels his life energy being drawn out of his body, but barely resists it!
Octaris Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

The Rift Spinner cackles as it starts attacking those around it! First, it slaps a tentacle at Rhyol! As the chaos-creature's tentacle hits the living volcano, she gets a wild look in her 'eye' as she is confused.

tentacle vs Rhyol AC18: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24 bludg: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Rhyol Will: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16

The thing then swings at Jamila, with another tentacle. It, however, fails to strike her. It then attempts to bite her,

tentacle vs Jamila AC21: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18 bludg: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Jamila Will: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 = 28

bite vs Jamila AC21: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39 confirm vs Jamila AC21: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20 bite: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

It then steps back, and decides to deal with the air elemental. It slaps its tail at the Al the Elemental and wraps it around. It grabs onto Al, and crushes him into oblivion.
tail slap vs AC17: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28 slam: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 grab vs CMD15: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (17) + 24 = 41 constrict: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

The water wysp attempts to cross on the chains, and is easily able to do so.
acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Rhyol confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 93 Rhyol must attack the nearest creature, which is Jamila

Rhyol (Krakos) is/are up!
Universal Adjustments: Inspire Courage +2, Good Hope +2
Universal Conditions:

For the record, Octaris' reflex is a +15 (not 10)... 10 is his init modifier (or Fort save, I suppose) =) Doesn't look like it matters, as he made it anyway I think.)

What happened to the 19 damage Octaris did to the fire wysp? Did it regen that?

Which is these creatures are actually flying?

And can Rhyol delay until after the wysps, so we're all grouped together in init? Would speed things along somewhat I suspect.

And lastly: A confused Rhyol is a terrifying thing!

Would Ember notice that Rhyol is now confused?

Sense Motive if needed: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

If that works, she'd cast saving finale to let him reroll the save.

rerolled will save: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 2 = 25

What happened to the 19 damage Octaris did to the fire wysp? Did it regen that?

Nope: missed tracking it... the fire wysp is gone now.

Which is these creatures are actually flying?

The Rift Spinner and Air Wysp are the only ones flying now.

And can Rhyol delay until after the wysps, so we're all grouped together in init? Would speed things along somewhat I suspect.

Only if she acts normally.

Would Ember notice that Rhyol is now confused?

[dice=Sense Motive if needed]1d20+3

If that works, she'd cast saving finale to let him reroll the save.

[dice=rerolled will save]1d20+5+2

Yeah, the spell doesn't say you need to know what is happening... so, I guess Rhyol is ok.

Whew! Nice work, Ember - and don't sound so disappointed GM! A confused Rhyol would indeed have been a nasty little distraction! :p And no worries Octaris, I'm what you might call a bit obsessive about checking my play-by-post threads. I won't hold up the action (unless it's during the hours of 11pm and 8am EST) :)

Rhyol blinks as Jamila appears to be a dire enemy for a fraction of a moment, but then her mind clears and she turns her attention back to the giant lizard thing, still trying to maintain her balance on the scant ledge!

Acrobatics Skill Check DRR: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 vs DC?

Slam Attack DRR: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31 vs AC
Includes +4 to attack roll for Ember's Inspiration and Ember's Good Hope

Slam Damage DRR: 2d6 + 15 ⇒ (4, 3) + 15 = 22 bludgeoning damage + 'Planar Effect' Burn: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 fire damage at start of next round for: 1d4 ⇒ 4 rounds if failed DC 17 Reflex Save
Includes +4 to damage roll for Ember's Inspiration and Ember's Good Hope

Continuing to rage in Large form so he has 10' reach, and make another attack against the Rift Spinner if I manage to hang on to that ledge.

Saving Finale ended the Inspire

Rhyol easily stayed on the ledge

reflex: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 Nope, not on fire

Worth it for no confused thoqqua =)

Now, Zephir is able to transform himself in a air elemental to support his comrades.

He flies to give flank to Rhyol.

Krakos will grab his longbow and starts shooting using his judgement of justice and shoot at the Rift spanner.
Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 261d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

I am sorry... I didn't see the updates, and have been pretty busy. But, here we go.

Rhyol slams into the creature, causing it a good deal of damage.

Krakos pulls his bow and shoots the Rift Spinner. Note: he is in melee, so -4 to hit. Rhyol give cover, as well. Unfortunately, without a clear shot he misses.
So, he dropped his morningstar?

The earth wyrd has second thoughts about approaching Rhyol on the chain, so just stands there. Delay

Air darts in and attacks the spellcasting dragon, Ember.
tendril slam vs AC22: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
tendril slam vs AC22: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30 for: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Ember, Octaris, Zephyr is/are up!
Universal Adjustments: Good Hope +2
Universal Conditions:

I will make sure Ember goes first, in hopes she's starting up her song again... but either way, shooting the big guy!

Octaris flies upwards a little, to clear the heads of those in between himself and the rift spinner, gathering water as he goes. By the time he has a clear shot, he laughs happily, and sends a blast of it hurtling towards the rift spinner.

Ascend just enough for a clear shot.

Water Blast vs Rift Spinner, PBS, hope, bard: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 27, for 3d6 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5, 3) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 25 damage. (-2 from both if Ember doesn't start her song)

Ember will definitely start her dance (magic dance) again, and flutter back out of the way.

Zephir casts bull's strength on himself

Concentration (DC19): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

But fails to concentrate enough to avoid an attack of the creature.

Zephir casts bull's strength on himself

[dice=Concentration (DC19)]1d20+11

But fails to concentrate enough to avoid an attack of the creature.

no AOO - but no spell, either.

If you want to cast a spell without provoking any attacks of opportunity, you must make a concentration check (DC 15 + double the level of the spell you're casting) to succeed. You lose the spell if you fail.[/spoiler]

Yes, I know, my choice of words wasn't that good to explain what happened ;-)

Ember starts her dance again, while backing away from the Rift Spinner. Octaris fires a blast of water at the Rift Spinner after she does, through the cover of Ember, Jamila, and Rhyol, but still manages to hit.

The Rift Spinner seems to glare at Octaris what he has done.

Holding off on the rest -- Jamila is up!

Hey now... Octaris is flying, I purposefully went up to avoid the cover! Not that it matters this time =)

Hey now... Octaris is flying, I purposefully went up to avoid the cover! Not that it matters this time =)

But Rhyol is LARGE! You might want to move around so as not to be behind her.

Yes he drops the morningstar

Apparently my post got eaten earlier... so here we go again.
Jamila is now in delay
The rift spinner eyes Octaris, but continues his attacks on Jamila and Ryhol. It lands a critical blow on the toqqua, but she does not lose her wits.
tentacle on Rhyol vs AC18: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36
crit? on Rhyol vs AC18: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29crit slam damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 4) + 10 = 17
Rhyol Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 Saves

It then swings another tentacle at Ryhol.
tentacle on Ryhol vs AC18: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28 slam damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Ryhol Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 fail. I assume Ember uses her spell?
Ryhol Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Fail again... Rhyol is confused

It then turns towards Zephyr, but it has no usable tentacles, so instead attacks him with its bite and tail. Zephyr is bit and slapped, with the tail wrapping around him. The thing then lets him go, even though Zephyr is almost unconscious!

bite vs AC17: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35 bite!: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
tail slap vs AC17: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34 tail slap: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
grab vs CMD17: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 24 = 29 constrict: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Rhyol confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 66 hits self self damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 Rhyol is not doing well, though her rage is sustaining her.

Krakos is/are up! (Jamila in delay
Universal Adjustments: Good Hope +2
Universal Conditions:

Rhyol thrashes wildly, her mind spinning in confusion even as pain envelops her, seeming to come from everywhere...

Ouch! If I somehow wind up getting rid of this confusion and then attacked again, I will use my Folio reroll on my next Will save if it's a 13 or lower, if I can do so - not sure how rerolls work in play-by-post, much less with pregens. I actually would have used it last round after rolling that '10' once I saw the '13' was a failure, but I'll leave it up to the GM. I know that doing a retro on something like this in pbp format is a royal pain in the butt. I just hate the Confusion spell...

Krakos shoots again at the riftspanner.
Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 281d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Krakos, why aren't you using your Bane ability? You know it is a Outside(Chaos)

Krakos hits the Rift Spinner with an arrow. It does a little damage, but the chaotic nature of the creature seems to nullify about half of what it would have done.

The air wysp again gets up in Ember's face, slapping at her. One tendril hits, while the other misses.

tendril vs AC22: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
tendril vs AC22: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 damage: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

The earth wysp takes advantage of the distraction of Rhyol to run across, and attack Krakos once. The stony tendril stings the inquisitor!

tendril smash! vs AC18: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 1 = 26 smash!: 1d3 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 = 8

Ember, Octaris, Zephyr and Jamila is/are up! (Jamila in delay
Universal Adjustments: Good Hope +2
Universal Conditions:

Octaris flies up even higher and comes in a little closer, ending up some ways over Rhyol's head. Moisture continues to gather from all around, forming around him like a small coat until he gathers it all and flings it once more at the Rift Spinner below. He seems to be enjoying himself.

Once gain, waiting to make sure the bard song is going. He will currently be 25' up over Rhyol

Water Blast vs rift spinner, bard, hope, pbs: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 26, for 3d6 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5, 2) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 24 damage.

Yes, Ember will try saving finale again, but that doesn't seem to have worked. She will fly away from Rhyol, not wanting to get near a confused barbarian, to make sure she is not the closest thing to her, and resume the dance.

Sorry for the delay. I wasn’t seeing the update dots and then the sute was having issues with being down. But it was mostly my fault.

Jamila centers herself and uses her innate ability to grow in size. As her form increases she has to use her ability to fly to stay on the small ledge.

In his new form, Zephir tries to strike the creature.

Slam: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 22
Damages: 1d6 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) - 1 + 2 + 2 = 9

Sorry for the delay. I wasn’t seeing the update dots and then the sute was having issues with being down. But it was mostly my fault.

Jamila centers herself and uses her innate ability to grow in size. As her form increases she has to use her ability to fly to stay on the small ledge.

Since that is a (Sp) ability, and works as the spell enlarge person this will be a 1 round cast, and will provoke. Are you sure that you want to do that while you are in melee range of the Rift Spinner?

Jamilla is not in its melee range is she? Unless it has a 15' reach I suppose. (At least she wasn't while medium sized, only after she grows will she be)

Ok, true... looking at history she's currently out of range, but is still casting the SLA. I will alter her mini on the map.

Octaris splashes the Rift Spinner, and then Zephys amashes it, to some small effect.

1d20 ⇒ 21d6 ⇒ 5

Zephyr Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Zephyr is struck by a bolt of chaos, and succumbs to its force, growing slower. 2 DEX damage

The Rift Spinner then rips a hole in the demi plane, and escapes out of it.

Combat over. The confusion only lasts 1 round.

However, the portal is still open, and you are here to seal it! The party goes back through the portal, as it now appears they have to seal it on the other side.

The roiling incursion of color slows and contracts upon itself, forming a vibrating sphere. Although the disruption beyond its otherworldly borders has abated, the tenacious rift remains.

You will need to make skills checks to try and close the portal. Good choices would be kn:Arcana, kn:Planes, Spellcraft. You may aid another, but you may not take-10.

Turning to his comrades, Zephir asks

What now? What can we do to close this portal? My knowledge of such thing is not that much.

Octaris looks a little put out, as the rift spinner so easily flees. He recovers quickly, however, preening slightly. He turns to admonish the wysps that remain.

"See what happens when you challenge the magical might of the Great Octaris!" He crows, in their native tongues. "Now, begone all of you, before I turn my wrath on you!"

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As they retreat back to the tower, he ponders the magical portal, now condensed into a sphere.

"Well, this is why you brought me along!" He says, trying to sound sure of himself. "Why such a feats are common amongst purveyors of magical might, such as myself!"

"You all might want to step back." He adds, trying to look serious. "This is very dangerous work!"

"Why, see... that thingamahoozie there, needs to be collapsed into that whosiwatzitz there." He mutters, as he flutters around it, waving his arms and pointing like he knows what he's doing. "And of course, we need to make sure to fold the arcanibit under the psychitab ... not over of course... never over. A common mistake among less experienced arcane practitioners!"

He continues to mutter totally made up mumbo jumbo, and point and utter random arcane phrases, occasionally stopping to look things up in his spellbook like he knows what he's doing.

UMD: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36

Ha! Take that magical gizmo!

Though out of her element here (pun intended!), Rhyol does what she can to assist in sealing the gate.

Knowledge (Planes) Check DRR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 vs DC 10 (Aid Another) = Failure

But the thoqqua mostly just gets in the way...

Taking his time and studying the portal Krakos tries to discern the planar properties of it.
KnowPlanes: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
At least this time the oread is able to truly aid the team.

Zephir tries to help with his knowledge of the plane of Air.

Know. (planes) Aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Octaris messes around with the magics of the maelstrom, and it appears to diminish.
Then, Rhyol tries, and a backlash of chaos energy washes over her. She is able to withstand the chaos without being harmed.

1d20 ⇒ 5
Rhyol Fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Then, Krakos tries it, with Zephyr helping. They also fail. While Krakos does not succumb to the chaos, Zephyr does, taking 2 STR damage.

1d20 ⇒ 1
Krakos Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Zephyr Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Note, you can team up, and have your best person on the checks. Or have two people checking, with others aiding.

Reminder: I am at a con starting tomorrow, so will be unable to post.