[PFS PbP Gameday V] #7-00 The Sky Key Solution (Tier 5-6) (Inactive)

Game Master Baerlie

Mylvwara and Q'Lystra know that the beast is an Ankylosaurus. A huge animal that can deliver a powerful, stunning blow with its tail. 15 ft reach

"What part of not touching don't you people--"
As combat starts, Raul suddenly rolls his eyes and charges in with his great sword, taking a shot at the dinosaur.
"Oh for Gorum's sake!"
charging PA ferocious strike: 1d20 + 9 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 1 + 2 = 21, damage: 2d6 + 7 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 + 3 + 2 = 19

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Ladies and Gentlemen, we received an Aid Token! Use it wisely and pass it on!

spellcraft: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

"Mirror Image: only one serpentfolk is real."

Peribras takes a step forward. He brings up his sling staff and sends a bullet sailing at the serpentfolk, then gestures for Darkpaw to make her way to it and take it down.

Darkpaw picks her way over the rocks and into the room, then she bites at the serpentfolk and tries to trip it up.

From another room you suddenly hear an ispireing song from another Pathfinder team. Even though you can't see the team you hear a beautiful voice singing a song about bravery and teamwork.
for easier rounds counting Raul was also inspired

Raul charges the huge dinosaur, but his sword barely cuts through the beast's sturdy skin. Peribras and Darkpaw try to finish the walking serpent, but both hit only a mirror image. just one image left after the attacks

The dinosaur tries to return the favor and attacks Raul with the tail, but the cleric dodges the swing easily.
Tail vs. Raul: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

Round 1 & 2 (insp. +2 3R)
Q'Lystra
Verna'th
Qualif
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Serpentfolk -22HP (+1 image)
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Peribras
Raul
Darkpaw
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Dinosaur -19HP
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Mylvwara
Kentel

Q'Lystra takes a 5 feet step and fires her heavy crossbow at the Serpents folk.

Heavy Crossbow Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 2 = 21
Heavy Crossbow Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Image, 1 is a HIT: 1d2 ⇒ 2

"Well, there can be no mistakes now!!"

"By Iomedae's sword, what is that thing?", cries out the priest. Watching the swinging tail, he sees how much danger it could be. He also knows that he will not be able to reach the creature and attack; not before it gets another chance to bash his companions. He decides to try to attract the creatures ire, perhaps freeing up his companions to move or use magic next to it.

Relishing his role as a 'guardian', he mutters a prayer to protect himself, then asks for his Lord's blessing to carry him forth into battle. That done, Kent then dashes in to the fray, his mouth a tight line beneath his helm, before opening in a scream as he gets close; "For Arqueros!".

The warrior priest hopes to distract the creature into attacking him, rather than his comrades, and braces for it's strike.

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Use Fervour to cast Shield of Faith as a Swift (AC=28); Standard to use War Mind Blessing (increased movement by 10'), then Move 30'.

Bracing for the AoO!

Mylvwara steps into the chamber but keeps her distance. Pausing to take a breath and clear her mind, she performs a swift incantation aimed toward the dinosaur.

casting [i]grease[\i] under the dinosaur and extending around it as much as I can without touching allies.

DC15 reflex save or fall prone, DC10 acrobatics save to move more than half-speed. Etc.

Watching the giant lizard and the serpentfolk get closer together, Qualif smiles. Digging through his haversack, the wayang finds some itching powder. Casting a spell before Verna'th rushes in again, the small rider hurls a ball of glitter behind the dinosaur!

Using itching powder as an added material component, casts glitter dust to hit both the sepentfolk and dinosaur.

Will DC 16 for both
Fort DC 12 for the serpentfolk or be affected by itching powder.

Once her master finishes casting, the eidolon rushes in once again for the attack!

"Where did your friends go?! I wanted to PLAY more!"

fly: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (19) + 24 = 43
attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
image: 1d2 ⇒ 1
damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Mylvwara steps into the chamber but keeps her distance. Pausing to take a breath and clear her mind, she performs a swift incantation aimed toward the dinosaur.

casting [i]grease[\i] under the dinosaur and extending around it as much as I can without touching allies.

DC15 reflex save or fall prone, DC10 acrobatics save to move more than half-speed. Etc.

That's a misrepresentation of grease. DC10 to move at all, max of half speed and failure has consequences

Hopefully you don't forget the inspire bonus? ;)

Q'Lystra releases a bolt at the reptile humanoid, but hits the last image. Kentel moves up to the huge beast, trying to get all its attention. And he gets it: the beast swings his tail again.
Aoo vs. Kentel: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32 ouch
Damage: 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 5, 4) + 12 = 26 + DC23 Fort save or be stunned for 1R

Mylvwara casts a spell and a layer of grease suddenly covers the floor below the dinosaur. The beast falls to the ground, the cave's walls shake.
Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Qualif prepares a bag of powder and throws it behind the dinosaur, covering both reptiles with dust.
Will Serpentfolk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 glittered
Will Dinosaur: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 success
Fort Serpentfolk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 success

Verna'th rushes closer and lands a blow at the serpentfolk, cutting a deep wound into it's chest.
the last image is gone so Verna'th's attack hits the serpant in any case

The serpentfolk takes a step back and casts another spell while touching himself.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 4 = 22 not sure if this is necessary for a 5 ft. step...

The scaled humanoid tries to get rid of the glitter in his eyes.
Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 success

Round 2 (insp. +2 2R)
Q'Lystra
Verna'th
Qualif
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Serpentfolk -36HP blurred
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Peribras
Raul
Darkpaw
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Dinosaur -19HP prone/grease
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Mylvwara
Kentel

Raul lets out a primal roar as he dress back his sword. He then delivers a powerful swing at the great beast now at his feet.
"FOR GORUM!"
greatsword PA destructive smite: 1d20 + 9 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 1 + 2 = 30, damage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5) + 6 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 24
confirm: 1d20 + 9 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 1 + 2 = 27, crit damage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1) + 6 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 20

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Peribras steps closer and sends a bullet at the serpentfolk before reloading.

Darkpaw follows suit.

sling staff, attack, inspired, deadly aim: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 - 2 = 22 for bludgeoning, cold iron: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + 4 = 9

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Darkpaw chases after the serpentfolk and bites at his ankles.

bite, attack, inspired: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 = 19 for b/p/s: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 plus free trip attempt: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

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Raul's great sword pierces deeply into the dinosaur's body. Peribras' bullet hits the serpentfolk and Darkpaw's bite finally finishes the reptile creature.

The dinosaur swings his tail while lying on the floor.
Tail vs. Raul: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 14 - 4 = 14

Round 2 & 3 (insp. +2 2R)
Q'Lystra
Verna'th
Qualif
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Serpentfolk defeated
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Peribras
Raul
Darkpaw
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Dinosaur -66HP prone/grease
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Mylvwara
Kentel (+fort save vs. stunned DC23)

Q'Lystra launches an Acid Splash at the fallen dinosaur.

Touch Attack Acid Splash: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14
Damage Acid Splash: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

"Stay down, beast!"

Peribras directs Darkpaw to attack the dinosaur, then takes a step for a clearer shot and directs a bullet at the creature's head.

free action to redirect companion
5' step
Attack
Reload
sling staff, attack, inspired, deadly aim: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 2 - 2 = 27 for bludgeoning, cold iron: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 + 4 = 12

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Darkpaw tries to bite at the fallen dinosaur's neck.

bite, attack, inspired: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15 for b/p/s: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

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Qualif will hang on and do total defense again.

fly: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (17) + 24 = 41

Verna'th flaps her wings and moves 5' in range to attack the downed creature.

inspired attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14
inspired attack 2: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 2 = 20

inspired damage: 1d8 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 = 21
inspired damage 2: 1d8 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 = 21

"Quick, while it's down!"

Raul maintains his share of the assault on the fallen beast, his mighty sword glowing with divine power.
greatsword PA: 1d20 + 9 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 1 + 2 = 28, damage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2, 6) + 6 + 3 + 2 = 19

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The knight catches the full brunt of the creature's attack and falters as he recovers his wits.

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Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Mylvwara adds an acid dart to the assault on the dinosaur.

touch attack: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 2 = 18
acid damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6

A wave of attacks and acid splashes hits the dinosaur on the floor and he finally stops to breathe.

combat over

Now you are allowed to pass on the token. Tell me which table you would like to pass it on and I'll post in the overseer thread.

You may also opt to make useful notes on the beasts’ anatomy. You can attempt one Easy skill check using one of the following skills: Craft (painting), Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nature), Profession (clerk, farmer, scribe, shepherd, or stable master), or Survival.

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Q'Lystra observes the beast.

What a beautiful creature.

handle animal: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Peribras shares some observations. "Hey, note this down..."

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congrats, that's 1 VP

I scribble furiously, taking down notes from Q'Lystra and Peribas' observations.
"Wow, that's amazing, thank you. I'd never have noticed... look at those glands: you're right..."

"Hmm, that is quite interesting. Maybe I could call one of these sometime, in case you're napping Verna'th."

Qualif laughed slightly before looking about.

"So, where to next?"

Raul paces back and forth, shaking his sword and grinning widely. "What a battle! Did you see Kentel get knocked halfway across the cavern? And then I struck the beast down with my sword, and the demon charged in with her spear, and--" he pauses to notice that everyone is busy being studious and already moving on. "Oh come on, that was a great fight!"
Don't forget to heal up guys. I can work your Cure wands if needed. Just roll your own.

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Peribras and Darkpaw are uninjured

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The knight sheaths his sword and leans against the wall to catch his breath. Pulling off his helm, he draws a steel rod, with two snakes entwined along it's length, he kisses the snakes head, once, twice, three, four, five times...

Beneath his armour, his his ribs begin to knit together and the bruising up his side and across his chest fades away.

Recovered, he walks back over to where the beast lies dead. He kneels down to look at the creatures tail, trying to work out if it is some kind of construct or entirely natural, but elven woman knows much about it, and he defers to her for Mylvwara's note taking.

Leaving them to it, he goes across to check on the serpent-like humanoid. He looks through its belongings to see if anything indicates it's level of civilisation, including texts, constructed items, weapons and magic.

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Using CLW wand.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Looking at creature's tail
Heal: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Detect Magic on Serpentfolk

Q'Lystra is able to learn everything possible and impossible about the creatures. What she does not spot, Peribras points out.
Ankylosaurus, Serpentfolk

Kentel searches the humanoid creature. The serpentfolk does not carry any magic items with him, but his tribe is able to create masterwork weapons. [ooc]he carries a mwk dagger And they are able to use magic. Their bites are poisonous.

Pushing a bit, since what comes next does not harm you, at least not immediatly.

You move on to the next chamber. Clouds of steam rise from this balmy chamber’s countless pools. Small, rocky islands abound, separated by cloudy, mineralladen waters. Each island supports a stone plinth carved with minute glyphs and elaborate pictograms. Sliding across the floors and floating in the pools, thousands of snakes of various species and sizes slither throughout the chamber and bask in its tropical heat.

The plinths are scattered throughout the large cave, whose floor is covered almost entirely by shallow, opaque pools swimming with venomous snakes. Each plinth stands upon a small island separated from its neighbors by water.

There are five plinths in total which can be deciphered.

Kennel picks up the well made dagger and shoves into his belt. A spare is always useful as a door wedge, improvised tool, as well as a weapon.

Moving with the group into the next chamber, he perspires even beneath the enchanted armour. Studying the room, he turns to his companions,

"It would probably be of benefit to find out what those glyphs say. But I'm not sure how easy that would be. If someone thinks of a way they can get to the islands, whilst avoiding the snakes, I can ask Arqueros to guide you on the way."

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Kent can cast Guidance on anyone who thinks they can get across. Unfortunately, anything to do with jumping, dodging or sneaking are not his style!

How far is it between the 'safe' area we are in now, and the plinths?

I fiddle with my notebook.

"I don't know, I could provide a flying mount for a short while. Or I could make someone invisible. How much do we know about these snakes?"

knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

What knowledge/skill do we need? Anyways...

Q'Lystra goes tries to decipher the first plinth.

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Knowledge Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Knowledge Engineering: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Knowledge Geography: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Knowledge History: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Nice average rolling, rofl

One does not simply go inspect the plinths.

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After thinking a bit, Verna'th speaks up while setting her longspear against the wall, "I could fly over and take rubbings so you can inspect them elf lady. Would that help?"

Take 10 to fly or hover is a 34.

Q'Lystra blinks, looks ar Verna'th and smiles.

"Brilliant. Would you be so kind?"

Q'Lystra produces paper and a piece of graphite.

"Will this serve?"

The eidolon takes the piece of paper and graphite and flies to each island and takes rubbing with the guidance of the her small rider in his saddle. After each rubbing is made, Verna'th returns to hand over each sheet before heading to the next plinth.

After Verna'th made the suggestion, and followed through with her suggestion, the wayang became quite pleased with his assistant. Helping direct her with the rubbings, he also kept an eye on the snakes to make sure that they wouldn't attack.

"You, my lovely assistant, get a treat once we get back. That was a good suggestion you had."

Peribras considers offering to navigate a safe way through the snakes, but decides he is content to let the flying eidolon handle the exploration.

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Q'Lystra applauds excited.

So many things to discover...

Picks the papers from the eidolon, smiling like a child.

"Lets get busy."

Knowledge: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

You know that the snakes are poisonous. The poison of one snake bite is not potent enough to kill you immediately, but a lot of snake bites weaken you before you finally die.

The eidolon hovers over the snakes in the pools and takes rubbings of all five plinths and returns to the group.

to decipher them it's a Appraise, Knowledge (history, nature, or religion), Linguistics, or Perception check DC20 (DC16 if you speak draconic)

Q'Lystra is able to decipher two of the plinths and takes notes about them.

Three more of them to decipher, you can try each check only once, but on every plinth. If you fail, you can try another check for the same plinth.

and since there are no encounters in this area to expect, I'll push on
From around the corner and above you hear the sound of a fight. When you have a look at where the noise is coming from you see stairs leading up.

linguistics dc16: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
linguistics dc16: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
linguistics dc16: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Kent looks over Q'Lystra's shoulder, trying to help decipher the rubbings. But this is up there with acrobatics and sneaking around when it comes to what he is good at.

However, he does perhaps recognise some symbology and repetitive verse which could be prayers and blessings of the serpent folk religion...?

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Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Know Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Know Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Know Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Mylvwara and Kentel decipher two more plinths. You not only learn enough to provide the Society with new insights into serpentfolk society and biology, but you also discover the ritual importance of the hot springs.

Congrats on a second VP!

appraise: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
knowledge nature: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Knowledge religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
knowledge history: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20