[PFS PbP Gameday VII] 08-07 From the Tomb of Righteous Repose (Inactive)

Game Master Wicked Brew

No problem. I assumed you guys would heal up before moving on. Go ahead and post any healing done which will take effect prior to encountering the room with the pool. Post FORT saves when done as well as any actions taken in the room.

I think I need to make a fort save before I can do anything.

FORT: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Caoilte, I assumed the paralyzing poison wore off for you and Isadore before moving on. Just need healing actions then move on to current room.

Caoilte drinks his one healing potion.

heal pot: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Tarek, this is all I brought with me.

My good friends, in my travels I did acquire a wand that can can air in healing...I offer it up for use of the party.

Ark has a wand of cure like wounds at 45 charges. Let me know what you need

Tarek uses 2 uses of cure light wounds on Caoilte
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

the best and worst dice rolls possible

Caoilte flexes and looks at his wounds. Thanks Tarek, I really needed that.

Caoilte is healed with the help of magic. The Archons continue to search the ruins. They head west...

A statue of a dwarven man strangling a snake stands in the northwest part of this irregularly shaped room.

Finding nothing of note, they agents continue south...

This chamber shows evidence of several triggered and disabled traps. A heavy steel door seals a passageway to the west.

Actions?

Well is guess we can look at that sealed steel door...maybe there is a handle or release on it or something??

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Casts Detect magic also.

Tarek takes a close look at the statue
Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Well, it looks like we have limited options. Watch your step, with the amount of sprung traps visible here, it is most certain that the owners don't want any inquisitive eyes.

He steps alongside Arklore. See anything suspicious?

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Disable Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

This statue was carved in honor of Kols, son of Torag. Apparently it is depicting the legendary story of his battle with Droskar. If I remember the legend correctly, he turned Droskar into a snake and almost choked him to death before he managed to slither away and escape.Tarek follows Arklore's lead and heads to the steel door

Isador inspects the door. He finds no traps and trying the door slightly, discovers it is unlocked.

Does anyone open the door?

Let me see if I sense anything before we open the door
Tarek opens his shining wayfinder and enables it's ability to detect evil. He moves in a slow arc from left to right to see if it detects anything.

Caoilte prepares to enter the door waiting for Izzy and Tarek to do their prep work.

I don't believe Tarek rolled for his fort save when they entered the new area

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

After spending a few moments, Tarek is able to discern a faint evil aura. He cannot discern its location, but is coming from the west of their location.

Actions?

Tarek informs the group of his findings.

I am sensing some evil west of us. It may be a bit premature to cast any spells but we should proceed with caution. Isador, if you are going to scout ahead, I can give you a little divine guidance to aid you

Tarek touches Isador on the shoulder and speaks a blessing of guidance

Guidance will give Isador +1 on an attack or skill check that he chooses. It lasts for one min until used

Feeling the divine power wash over his person, Isador smiles as he stealth-fully opens the door. I'll have a quick look and be right back but come running if you hear any squealing!

Perception: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 = 17
Stealth: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 1 = 32

Before proceeding, Isador is fairly certain that opening the door will give away his position, despite the killer stealth roll. Do you still wish to proceed?

No, if he feels that opening the door will reveal their position and result in the loss of surprise, he will let the fighters take the lead.

We need to move forward and I get the sense that evil is ahead. We should prepare ourselves for what may be on the other side of that door. I plan on moving quickly to take advantage of any surprise we may have. Is everyone ready?

Tarek waits for everyone to check their gear and ready spells and weapons before opening the door

Tarek calls forth divine energy and blesses his blade with the war blessing of good. He sheaths his blade, opens the door and moves quickly inside. He will move to the left once he enters to allow others to follow.

Here we go!

I am posting this action but Tarek will not open the door until everyone is ready and he will postpone his action if there are any objections to his action. This war blessing will not be cast until right before he opens the door.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Caoilte shrugs. If it's a fight, I'm ready. just give the word when we're all ready to go.

Well rather rash, but away we go!!, thankfully amge armor and my wards of protection are still working.....

The Archons move in, knowing danger lurks but valiantly forging ahead!

Tarek opens the door and Caoilte leads the charge! In the room he sees a very large, muscular orc in the room. He grows, showing his tusk and gets into a fighting stance that Caoilte knows is the motion of a trained skilled fighter. The humanoid grins.

***ROUND 1***

Caoilte
Arklore
Isador
Tarek
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Orc

Party up!

Oh Gory Hell, does anyone here speak that language of his....if I did not know better I was thinking he was spoiling for a fight and a early death!!

Having nothing better to do, Caoilte closes the distance and attacks. Big Orc. Biiiiiig Orc. yells the fighter.

Attack, Battle Axe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 +4AB, +4 Str, +1 MW axe, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Power attack
Damage, Battle Axe: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 +4 Str, +4 Power Attack, +2 Specialization

Brew, I can't move my icon.

As Caoilte moves I run up and cast Protection from Evil on him....

This spell wards a creature from attacks by evil creatures, from mental control, and from summoned creatures. It creates a magical barrier around the subject at a distance of 1 foot. The barrier moves with the subject and has three major effects.

First, the subject gains a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves. Both these bonuses apply against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures.

Second, the subject immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects, such as charm person, command, and dominate person). This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect. If successful, such effects are suppressed for the duration of this spell. The effects resume when the duration of this spell expires. While under the effects of this spell, the target is immune to any new attempts to possess or exercise mental control over the target. This spell does not expel a controlling life force (such as a ghost or spellcaster using magic jar), but it does prevent them from controlling the target. This second effect only functions against spells and effects created by evil creatures or objects, subject to GM discretion.

Third, the spell prevents bodily contact by evil summoned creatures. This causes the natural weapon attacks of such creatures to fail and the creatures to recoil if such attacks require touching the warded creature. Summoned creatures that are not evil are immune to this effect. The protection against contact by summoned creatures ends if the warded creature makes an attack against or tries to force the barrier against the blocked creature. Spell Resistance can allow a creature to overcome this protection and touch the warded creature.

Isador snaps his Shortbow into position and tries to hit the green skinned foes.

Master Work Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 4 = 12
Damage Arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Caoilte runs in to confront the Orc, slamming the humanoid with his axe.

Isador snaps a shot, but misses the mark.

Arklore summons his arcane gift to give Caoilte added protection.

***ROUND 1***

Caoilte
Arklore
Isador
Tarek
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Orc (-15)

Tarel up.

sorry for late post. I was under the impression that posting wasn't resuming until the middle of the week

Prepared for battle, Tarek rushes forward to aid Caoilte and attacks the massive creature

Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
If creature is evil
War Blessing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Tarek rushes in, dealing a significant slice to the orc. The thing grunts and returns the onslought.

The deft orc kicks at Caoilte's leg, the wiley warrior dodges the attempt!

***ROUND 2***

Caoilte
Arklore
Isador
Tarek
-----
Orc (-24)

Party up!

Caoilte yells Hah! Ya tusk-faced bag of crap, you missed with that leg sweep. Here's a little axe for you.

Attack, Battle Axe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 +4AB, +4 Str, +1 MW axe, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Power attack
Damage, Battle Axe: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 +4 Str, +4 Power Attack, +2 Specialization

of course I mean a little axe like a wild miss.

dong what I can for the team with the warrior bolstered, I launch a force bolt.

Force Bolt Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Coailte, feeling emboldened, takes a mighty swing at the orc who deftly dodges the strike. Caoilte can sense the orc sizing him up for his next attack.

A force missile streaks in, striking the or in the chest.

Izzy and Tarek up.

***ROUND 2***

Caoilte
Arklore
Isador
Tarek
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Orc (-27)

Tarek takes another swing at the orc
Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Tarek takes another swing, but misses the deft orc again!

Izzy up.

Isador tries to obtain a better angle attack. He swings the Shortbow into position and releases another arrow.

MW Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 4 = 10
Damage Arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Izzy misses the frantic orc.

The orc, seeing he is outnumbered, takes a decisive action. He winds up and gives Caoilte a wicked upper cut. He lands the haymaker, clocking Caoilte under the chin, causing him to see stars...Caoilte takes 9 damage and must make a FORT save v DC 18 or be knocked unconscious.

***ROUND 3***

Caoilte (-9 hp, need FORT save v DC 18)
Arklore
Isador
Tarek
-----
Orc (-27)

Party is up!

Party up!

Caoilte takes the blow to the chin and....
fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
...drops like a sack of potatoes.

Tarek continues his assault on the massive orc
Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Falcata Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Damage vs Evil: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Caoilte takes the full front of the orc's uppercut. His eyes roll into the back of hsi head and he falls backwards, unconscious. Caoilte is knocked out for 5 rounds, but he may attempt another FORT save each round to wake up.

Tarek slices the orc nastily on the arm, drawing blood. The orc is damaged but still fighting.

Ark and Izzy up.

nighty night: 1d6 ⇒ 5

OH well ....lets see here....since I am out of the swing of his ax....

I take aim, and cast Scorching Ray....

Ranged Touch Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Scorching Ray Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 1) = 14

Arklore summons forth a scalding ray of magical energy, but the ray sizzles by the orc, slamming into the wall causing it to smoke and sizzle. Ark is -4 as he is firing into melee which caused the miss when applied.

Izzy up.

Isador seems a little frustrated as he attempts to find a better angle. He attempts to draw a bead on the enemy once more.

MW Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 4 = 17

Arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Isador finally gets a bead and clips the ferocious orc in the arm. The orc battler is hurt but continues the fight.

Seeing Caoilte laid out, the orc turns his attention to Tarek. The orc, in a clearly trained and practiced move, tries to kick Tarek's legs out from under him. The damaged orc cannot muster enough strength and his attempt to trip Tarek fails.

***ROUND 4***

Caoilte (-9 hp, need FORT save v DC 18 to regain consciousness)
Arklore
Isador
Tarek
-----
Orc (-43)

Party up

NOT FAIR... I shout in frustration...then I move and send forth another Force Bolt...death by a thousand cuts perhaps ...

force bolt damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Tarek's anger grows as the orc attempts a dirty strike You will pay for that you swine!

Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Primary Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Crit 2x Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Crit 3x Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Good Blessing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Fort Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Caoilte extends middle finger to the dice gods.