PFS PbP Gameday 3 #6–07: Valley of Veiled Flame (Inactive)

Game Master Hayato Ken

(Choosing: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.)

If Hagrym was indeed hit by an attack and is burning, casting create water on him to put it out, otherwise casting guidance on Hagrym

"...Not much I can do against a fire elemental, but if they start setting things on fire..I can put those out..."

E1 willsave: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Sorted initiative: Yanos; Fire Elemental 1; Fire Elemental 2; Natalia; Milton; Hagrym; Ash; Xiaobo.

Yanos is able to hit the elementals while they move, Milton bashes one quite baldy two times and Xiaobo punches it, but one of his attacks and his trip attempt fail. Hagrym gets set on fire, but is able to retaliate.
Ash immediately lets some water pour down on the poor dwarf, extinguishing the fire.
Meanwhile, the angry mob of oreads rushes in, blocking the elemtals movement and attacking them.
oreads E1: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
oreads E2: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Round 2

Map

Milton will 5' step north and again attack the left side elemental, flanking now with an oread
His mace continues to be Bane to Elemental Outsiders
I'll take the extra Attack from the spell again
Power Attack Two Handed
Swift Action to activate my Justice Judgement for +2/+0

+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 34
+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 6 + 2 + (4, 5) = 28

+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 19
+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 6 + 2 + (4, 4) = 26

Crit Confirmation on the first attack:

+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 27
+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 6 + 2 = 21

So if a 27 confirms, the first attack does 28+21=49 damage
If a 19 hits, then the second attack does 26 damage

"So I've got this one handled I think, how are you all doing on the other one?"

5ft stepping to threaten the other one, Ill swich to an extra attack, and go all out.

Longspear: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1) + 5 = 7

Longspear: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 2) + 5 = 12

Longspear: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 5) + 5 = 16

(I was not sure if they count for flanking, so did not include any bonuses.)

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Hagrym attacks, using the Blessing of Fervor to swing twice, and hoping the distraction of the flank allows him to punch through the defenses of the elemental.

Attack with Divine Favor and Flank 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 28

Damage with Divine Favor and Destruction Judgment 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 1 + 1 = 7

Attack with Divine Favor and Flank 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 29

Damage with Divine Favor and Destruction Judgment 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 1 + 1 = 6

Milton yells to Yanos, "so this Blessing of Fervor is a pretty handy thing, you have another one of these left for later? If not, you can cast it again with your familiar or ring, or something like that, right?"

Seeing that the elementals are being engaged (after they have had a chance to act), Lady Natalia decides that this combat is just part of what will be a much larger engagement. She will take a step to the SW (I cannot get my map edits to stick), and start casting her own Enlarge Person, (probably) with herself as her target.

She will use the Blessing of Fervor to extend this to 12 minutes.

Milton yells to Yanos, "so this Blessing of Fervor is a pretty handy thing, you have another one of these left for later? If not, you can cast it again with your familiar or ring, or something like that, right?"

"I've a few tricks left, friend. Hopefully we won't be needing them, but who am I kidding."

Unsure on what the status of the elementals is right now after the damage they just took..so going to take the safe route...

Ash will cast guidance on himself

Xiaobo will 5ft diagonal in between yanos and bad guy. Fighting defensively and taking +2 atk and ac from spell He will try and trip it and then attack using a swift to add wisdom to trip.

trip: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36

atk 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
dmg: 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 5) + (1) = 9

atk2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
dmg: 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 4) + (2) = 12

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Downtime ate my post, just back in time to catch Xiaobo it seems^^ Also some of you will have to redo their actions a bit since the elementals move before you can full attack. I would count the first attack as AoO and let you move up if possible and then do the rest of your attacks. The oreads are just background and limit their movement somehow, but don´t block them like you do.

Sorted initiative: Yanos; Fire Elemental 1; Fire Elemental 2; Natalia; Milton; Hagrym; Ash; Xiaobo.

Yanos manages to hit the elemental to the right three times.
Not sure if mobs flank or not, counting in your favor.
You all get the feeling the elementals are somewhat resistant to damage.
The elementals both seem angry about the mob blocking their way and move over it, attacking you again.
Xiaobo is able to trip the first elemental though and Miltons hit sends it back to where it came from.
E2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 301d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
The other one moves out, punching Milton in the face and going back a bit.
Hagrym is able to hit it with his greatsword, but barely scratches it.
@Hagrym: please check if your damage is right!
Yanos get´s an AoO.
You move after the elemental and attack it, only Xiaobo and Hagrym hit though, scracthing it a bit more.
Oreads: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
The oreads continue their harrassment.

Map.

So Yanos is up? Then the Elemental?

AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (4, 1) + 5 = 10

Continuing to remain large for just a bit longer, I'll press the attack, afterwards offering a chance to surrender. in Common

Attack 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 6) + 5 = 13

Attack 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 6) + 5 = 14

Attack 3: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 5) + 5 = 12

"Our fight is not with you, and as you can plainly see, you are outmatched. Cease, and let us pass, and we will not cause you any further harm."

Good catch, DM. I somehow left off my Strength to my damage, lol. Please add six damage to both attacks if you don't mind.

Yes, a little confused right now. I think that it is Elementa, then Natalia, right? Natalia's Enlarge Person will complete, and then she can attack! She'll "grow" to the SE. I cannot modify the image/map. After the elemental goes, she is taking a 5' step to the SE, which puts her in range, directly South of Yanos, North of Milton, with a clear lane for attacks (no cover). If by chance the fire elemental leaves or surrenders, she does not attack.

Her spell completed, Natalia lays into the Fire Elemental with a fury.
Enlarged Power Attack, Furious Focus Nodachi: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 damage: 3d6 + 11 ⇒ (3, 6, 3) + 11 = 23

I am tempted to use her reroll (I can provide a pic of me in my shirt), but will hold off for now. Damned 1's

Natalia lays into the Fire Elemental with a fury.

1d20+8=9

"Ahh, the fury of Taldor is not what it once was."

Oh, but she took a NASTY gouge out of the flagstones next to Milton!

Please post your actions for round 3.

I believe I am still right next to the second elemental, albeit to the south of the mass of oreads.
If possible, and necessary, I will step 5' to get a flank.
His mace continues to be Bane to Elemental Outsiders
I'll take the extra Attack from the spell again
Power Attack Two Handed
Justice Judgement for +2/+0 is stilla ctive

+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 25
+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 6 + 2 + (1, 1) = 20

+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 15
+1 Cold Iron Heavy Mace Damage: 1d8 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 6 + 2 + (4, 2) = 25

Ehhh, so I finally probably missed one!

See above... Nataila got big, and moved, and missed. She would have taken the +2 to hit, and AC

Hagrym sees the tide turning, and keeps swinging away, using his Fervor to continue making a second attack!

Attack with Divine Favor and Flank 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 21

Damage with Divine Favor and Destruction Judgment 2d6 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 15

Attack with Divine Favor and Flank 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 21

Damage with Divine Favor and Destruction Judgment 2d6 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 12

Ash will draw a wand of cure light wound out and take a 5ft (sw from present location) and step toward Hagrym and use the wand to heal him

Cure light healing for Hagrym: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

I'll hold back a second, taking a Full Round to cast Enlarge Person on myself.

Just as the elemental wants to move out again,Milton clubs it back to the plane of fire. Now it´s only you and an angry mob of oreads before the palace gates.
Fury’s Hold is a massive, fortified palace that was created when Tygora granted and twisted the oreads’ wish, and the structure combines thick walls made of solid bronze juxtaposed with delicate, sweeping features that seem to defy gravity. Its design seems strong enough to resist most attacks, yet the palace is also lavishly decorated with intricate mosaics, extravagant rugs, and priceless art. The main door is right in front of you.

Natalia does not dismiss her size increase, and moves up to the door. Adamantine blade in one hand, she knocks (hard) on the door.

Milton pulls out his heal stick real quick.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Right there with her, likewise, still large.

(If anyone else wants Enlarge Person, let me know.)

"Thanks, Ash! Feels a bunch better," the dwarf nods, he casts a spell of his own, and more of his wounds heal.

CLW 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Ash takes a quick look at the main door before the angry mob of oreads reaches it

(casting detect magic and taking 10 on perception for a 23)

Before the Blessing of Fervor expires, Natalia will cast a couple of more spells, just to take advantage of the Extend Spell...

She'll cast Shield of Faith and Bull Strength on herself. I think there is probably about 2 rounds left? If so, she'll let everyone know she can cast Bull Strength, Shield of Faith, or Enlarge Person. Also, if she is let know, she does have Fog Cloud available, if we need it

Save your healing, I'll quickly gather everyone to me and Channel Energy, asking the Oreads to come lose if they need it as well.

Channel Healing: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 5, 6) = 20

Save your healing, I'll quickly gather everyone to me and Channel Energy, asking the Oreads to come lose if they need it as well.

[dice=Channel Healing]4d6

Woot!

Yanos was already enlarged, since he cast it at the beginning of the combat. Should last for some time right? Please add in other buffs yourselves and note them somehow, best here in spoilers with marking when they were cast^^

Ash finds the door to be a quite normal but awesome looking bronze door, or rather gate in this size. It does not seem locked from the outside, yet you can´t open it. Perhaps it is barred from the inside.
The wall and the gate are both 20 feet high.

No. My Domain ability allows me to grow large similar to Enalrge Person, but it is a Free Action and only lasts for one Round. I've just been reusing it each round, but now I am actually casting Enlarge Person. I'm running low on charges for that ability, and wasn't sure if I had one more or that was the last.

Natalia will look to Yanos, and move up to the door. She'll throw a shoulder into the door... hoping Yanos aids her.

Strength Check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

If the door doesn't budge, she will consider using her adamantine blad on it.

Got it Yanos^^, thought you cast that before.

The door doesn´t bulge one bit. It´s pretty clear that you would need a lot more force to open it like that.

"Open the doors!" she yells! "We want our friends and family back! We can do this the easy way, or the hard way!!!"

Lady Natalia's skill... diplo at +15 or intimidate +11, depending on how GM sees this: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30

"Only 20 ft high....do we want to try to get in from above if they don't open up the doors for us?"

Ash takes out a knotted rope with a grappling hook and holds it up

"Or just slice our way in with that.."

Ash points at Lady Natalia's blade

"i can jump it, if you want, but i dobt want to be the only one over there"

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Giving the door a good push, Str: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10, he knows it's not going to budge, but then looks at Ash. "Perhaps you are right, friend. Allow me to help."

Cast Extended Guidance on Ash.

"Dang it. Must be gettin' old. That's not what I meant to ask for."

Casts Fly on Ash

"Ah. There now you can "jump" it too."

"Breaking and entering is not my forte, I trust that you experts have this handled. I will start considering the nature of our legal defense should it come to that. I don't suppose any of you feel an unnatural compulsion towards doing this, either from magic, or an unstable mindset?"

Nobody answers Natalias shouting, nor does the gate open under Yanos attempts. Perhaps you need to coordinate your attempts better and work together...
What will you do besides casting those spells?

"Should we do this the easy way, or the hard way? Note: the easy way would be for us to carve open the door with adamantine weapons."

Natalia tries one more time to open this herself. She'll first try and give herself Guidance, and then try to shoulder it again.
STR check: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 21

GM, how many of us can assist in this?

If the party agrees, she'll just carve the door with her Nodachi...

if at least a couple of others agree
Enlarged Power Attack, Furious Focus Nodachi: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22adamantine +1 nodachi carve: 3d6 + 14 ⇒ (6, 1, 4) + 14 = 25
Enlarged Power Attack, Furious Focus Nodachi: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22adamantine +1 nodachi carve: 3d6 + 14 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) + 14 = 24
Enlarged Power Attack, Furious Focus Nodachi: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26adamantine +1 nodachi carve: 3d6 + 14 ⇒ (4, 5, 3) + 14 = 26

And so on... average will be 24.5 per round.

Ash looks around the the mash of oreads that are moving along with us.

"Would you guys mind to go get a tree or other sturdy beam or something and use it as a battering ram to smash into the gates that Lady Natalia just weakened (or demolished ;) )"

and I'm fine with your chopping away at the door

Me too.

Chop away. Hagrym doesn't care if they know we are coming.

Consider it done, then. Gotta love the "barbarian lockpicks"!

Just in case a few more are needed... I assume we won't need that many!
Enlarged Power Attack, Furious Focus Nodachi: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 adamantine 'lockpick': 3d6 + 14 ⇒ (5, 2, 5) + 14 = 26

Enlarged Power Attack, Furious Focus Nodachi: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 adamantine 'lockpick': 3d6 + 14 ⇒ (2, 1, 5) + 14 = 22

Enlarged Power Attack, Furious Focus Nodachi: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 adamantine 'lockpick': 3d6 + 14 ⇒ (2, 6, 4) + 14 = 26

"Ok, the door is open. Let's find those Pathfinders, and go home!"

"Breaking and entering it is then? Anyone know the punishment for that one in these parts? I'd like everyone to notice I'm just an observer here, that way I can be your defense counsel!"

Just as Natalia begins hammering her Nodachi at the gate, you hear a booing voice shout from the city in your back. You turn around and see Valsog the giant wave you to move away from the gate a bit. What you, seeing him picking up a considerable boulder, quickly do. Seconds later the boulder smashes into the gate, smashing it in with a very loud bang.
The way into the courtyard is free now and you move on.

You enter the palace and come into a room that acts as a receiving room for any particular guests that have business in Fury’s Hold. Two large solid bronze columns flank a set of brass double doors set into the northern wall, and short hallways extend to the east and west. The wall hangings and artwork in this chamber are particularly elaborate so as to impress upon visitor’s Tygora’s wealth and power.

Several doors present themselves to you, silent and copperish. Will you enter one?

Map.

"I guess that works, too. Thanks, Volsag!"

Natalia thinks for a moment, and then says, "Shall we take the main doors, here, between the statues, or try and slink around." She is obviously looking at the double doors between the statues.