PFS PbP Online Gameday - 3-10 Immortal Conundrum (Inactive)

Game Master Aeshuura

Sir Terramor leads the way back up to the flower. "Let's get those gems in place and see what happens," he says.

As you return to the orchid, you move around from petal to petal, placing the appropriate gem in each inset. A moment passes before the orchid hums, then screeches a little as the petals begin to move. They open to reveal a stairway leading down.

--

Any preparations before heading down the stairs?

Maximo bolsters his companions with a minor enchantment.

Resistance spell on everyone. Ready to move on.

"Thank you," and Keya casts Guidance on everyone.

Ok, heading down...

A narrow, forty-foot-long stairwell opens into a vast chamber stretching over a hundred feet from end to end. Spread throughout the vault are a series of massive columns, each rising twenty feet from the ground, leaving ten feet of open space between their beveled capitals and the domed ceiling above. Each column is covered from plinth to capital with shelves sized for books and scrolls alike.

--

It is dark, with the exception of Keya's ioun torch and Aleimare's torch. As he moves to light the torches in the nearby sconces, you all hear a deafening shriek almost as if from a tremendous bird of prey!

Keya casts web, "something is coming,".

As web is 20 ft radius - middle point between the two columns, at 5ft further up

"WHAT?"

"Don't know, something big! Or maybe even two!"

Evayne, Keya, and Maximo realize that Sir Terramor is speaking far louder than he probably has any right to...

Round 1
Combat Order:
Keya
Evayne
Maximo
Kyra
Sir Terramor
Aleimare
Creature 1
Creature 2

Everyone may act.

before we head down, bulls strength on maximo and shield of faith on me

Sir Terramor delays in order to move in time with Maximo and Alemeire. He continues to intercept any attacks on them (and anyone else adjacent to them].

Did Keya's web go off? If yes, hold until any enemy is visible to misfortune it DC19

"SHE SAID SOMETHING APPROACHES!" Maximo yells to Sir Terramor, pointing in the direction of the flapping wings.

"I believe a sip of titan essence apropos for this occasion." He says as he retrieves a small metal vial from his coat pocket. Popping the seal with his thumb he tosses back the extract like a shot of Riddleport rum. As the last drops goes down Maximo begins to grow.

Extract of enlarge person. I believe as an extract this goes into effect immediately as opposed to casting the spell, which takes 1 round.

@Keya - You cast web as a "surprise round" action, setting it up to catch flying creatures coming in. Check map and see if that is what you wanted, placement-wise.

Round 1
Combat Order:
Keya [readied action: Misfortune (DC 19)]
Evayne
Maximo [bull's strength; acted: enlarge person]
Kyra [shield of faith]
Sir Terramor [delaying]
Aleimare
Creature 1
Creature 2

Waiting for Evayne, Kyra, and Aleimare.

readies her sling and fires it at the first enemy seen1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18sling dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Evayne delays for now.

Round 1
Combat Order:
Keya [readied action: Misfortune (DC 19)]
Evayne [delaying]
Maximo [bull's strength; acted: enlarge person]
Kyra [shield of faith; readied action: sling attack]
Sir Terramor [delaying]
Aleimare
Creature 1
Creature 2

Waiting for Aleimare. Will wait until the morning, then continue.

Aleimare will move forward and prepare a counterattack should anything make it past the web.

He will move one square forward and then two diagonals to the top left and ready an attack for any enemy that comes within range. If creatures end a move inside his weapon reach, he will use his fauchard, if they end their move outside of his weapon reach, he will use his dazzling display to attempt to fear/shake them. If you do not allow the dual condition for the readied action, the intimidate will take precedence and then just an AoO if they continue to move closer (+2 to hit demoralized foes due to braggart).
Intimidate: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33 note that he adds one round to the shaken condition due to frightening, if total rounds >=4, he will fear instead of Shake.

Two beasts come flying in, swooping around the pillars. creature 1 Ref Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 creature 2 Ref Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

When they see the web, they pull up short, frantically trying to reverse direction in mid-air! With their powerful wings flapping, they tear at the webbing with their leonine claws as they lower to the floor!

Keya eyes the creature to the left, calling upon dark forces to disrupt its actions! Creature 1 Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Kyra whips her sling stone at the first creature! Sling: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Aleimare swings a hard swing at the creature above him as it tears through the webbing! Fauchard: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22 Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 His slash tears through the tough hide of the creature, leaving a deep gash!

Round 1
Combat Order:
Evayne
Sir Terramor
Keya
Maximo [bull's strength, enlarge person]
Kyra [shield of faith]
Aleimare
Creature 1 [misfortune 1 rnd; 25 hp taken]
Creature 2

Ok, you all are up!

Such strength! Like a giant of legend! He hadn't felt this good in ages. The magic supported him with a vigor that reminded him of his early years in the great Taldan army. Twice the height of his companions, the winged creatures seemed almost cute, like pets. Rabid pets that needed to be put down, unfortunately.

As the creatures rip through the webs and come to ground before them Maximo shouts encouragement to his companions.

"Good throw Kyra! That's the spirit Aliemare! They challenge us to defeat them, and so we must oblige!"

Raising his greatsword high and charging it again with arcane power, Maximo slashes down between the pillars at the creature facing Aleimare.

Power Attack + Bull's Strength + Arcane Strike
Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 - 1 + 2 = 20
Damage: 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 1, 4) + 12 = 18

Maximo's giant greatsword crashes down on the back of the already injured creature! It lets out a howl/screech in response, but it begins to pull itself up...

Round 2
Combat Order:
Evayne
Sir Terramor
Keya
Maximo [bull's strength, enlarge person; acted rnd 2]
Kyra [shield of faith]
Aleimare
Creature 1 [misfortune 1 rnd; 43 hp taken]
Creature 2

Keya misfortunes creature 2 and cackles to keep misfortune going.

I want to activate Naturalist again, do I need a new roll or is the one you rolled for me ok?

Evayne, the one I rolled is fine. You may inform them!

Keya eyes the second beast, calling the darkness to thwart its efforts, cackling as she does so! Creature 2 Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Round 2
Combat Order:
Evayne [+1 AC, atk, saves]
Sir Terramor [deaf 6 rnds]
Keya [+1 AC, atk, saves; acted rnd 2]
Maximo [+1 AC, atk, saves; bull's strength, enlarge person; acted rnd 2]
Kyra [shield of faith; deaf 5 rnds]
Aleimare [deaf 3 rnds]
Creature 1 [misfortune 1 rnd; 43 hp taken]
Creature 2 [misfortune 1 rnd]

With a shout of "Honor and Steel!", the Blue Knight charges on of the creatures!

Adamantine longsword, charge, power attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 - 2 = 251d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 4 = 15

Resulting AC for one round: 21

As always, Terramor will expend up to three AoO's to increase the AC of an adjacent ally by +4 against one attack.

Evayne yells some tips to defeat the creatures, activating Naturalist.

This will only benefit those who aren't deafened.

Evayne calls out to everyone, informing them of the hierocasphinx' weaknesses and instructing them, but half the party seems unable to hear her!

Sir Terramor charges in and with a flash of movement, slices into the hierocasphinx, splattering its dark blood upon the cold stone floor!

Round 2
Combat Order:
Evayne [+1 AC, atk, saves; acted rnd 2]
Sir Terramor [deaf 6 rnds; acted rnd 2]
Keya [+1 AC, atk, saves; acted rnd 2]
Maximo [+1 AC, atk, saves; bull's strength, enlarge person; acted rnd 2]
Kyra [shield of faith; deaf 5 rnds]
Aleimare [deaf 3 rnds]
Creature 1 [misfortune 1 rnd; 43 hp taken]
Creature 2 [misfortune 1 rnd; 15 hp taken]

Waiting on Aleimare and Kyra...

I don't see an identification. What are these creatures?

Maximo, I had a spoiler up a few posts back for you, Keya, and Evayne. It details what you identified. Since you three are the ones that are not deaf, I did not reiterate.

I see it now. Saw the rolls but missed the description below. My bad.

No prob! ^_^

Aleimare will take a nonlethal slice (activating Enforcer) at the Sphinx in front of him.
Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Intimidate: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

If the attack hits and kills, he will move towards the next Sphinx. If the attack hits, does not kill and the intimidate sticks, he will fear the creature instead of shake it.

Aleimare swings hard, but the beast turns the blade aside with its tough hide!

Round 2
Combat Order:
Evayne [+1 AC, atk, saves; acted rnd 2]
Sir Terramor [deaf 6 rnds; acted rnd 2]
Keya [+1 AC, atk, saves; acted rnd 2]
Maximo [+1 AC, atk, saves; bull's strength, enlarge person; acted rnd 2]
Kyra [shield of faith; deaf 5 rnds]
Aleimare [deaf 3 rnds; acted rnd 2]
Creature 1 [misfortune 1 rnd; 43 hp taken]
Creature 2 [misfortune 1 rnd; 15 hp taken]

Kyra? Will give until tonight, then will move combat ahead.

sling to hit: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 dmg: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

grins and whips another bullet

Aiming at the more heavily wounded sphinx, Kyra's bullet thuds off its head!

The heavily wounded creature rears up on its hind legs, swiping with its claws the lunging forward to bite Aleimare!
Claw 1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Claw 1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Claw 2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Claw 2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13 Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The wounded beast only manages to land one hit on Aleimare, as it seems unsteady, slipping on the stone floor!

The other beast also rears up on its hind legs, swiping with its claws the lunging forward to bite Sir Terramor!
Claw 1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Claw 1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Claw 2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Claw 2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The less wounded creature seems to have nothing go right for it. First, its paws get stuck in the webbing, then it doesn't seem to be able to find footing on the stone floor! It flails wildly as it misses Sir Terramor with every attack!

Round 3
Combat Order:
Evayne [+1 AC, atk, saves]
Sir Terramor [deaf 5 rnds]
Keya [+1 AC, atk, saves]
Maximo [+1 AC, atk, saves; bull's strength, enlarge person]
Kyra [shield of faith; deaf 4 rnds]
Aleimare [deaf 2 rnds; 5 hp taken]
Creature 1 [misfortune 1 rnd; 46 hp taken]
Creature 2 [misfortune 1 rnd; 15 hp taken]

Charging his greatsword again Maximo raises it high and accidentally jams it straight into the ceiling!

"Sweet lovely Shelyn!"

Power Attack + Bull's Strength + Naturalist + Arcane Strike
Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 1 + 2 + 1 = 10 Fuuuumble...
Damage: 3d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 5, 5) + 12 = 23

Are the creatures standing on the ground or flying still?

"Thank you, Evayne!" says Terramore, who is still standing by the grace of her actions.

"Surrender, Guardian," he says. "I would not slay thee!"

Assuming it's not going to take that offer...

Adamantine longsword & power attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 2 = 271d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 = 13
Critical Hit Confirmation: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 2 = 181d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 4 = 15

As always, Terramor will expend up to three AoO's to increase the AC of an adjacent ally by +4 against one attack.

Evayne - They have sunk to the ground, no longer flying.

Terramor - actually, it is Keya's hex that saved you. ;)

Sir Terramor calls loudly for the creature to surrender, the ringing in his ears drowning out any response that was simply not coming... and with a flash of the dull gray metal, he slashes at the beast, opening up a vicious wound at the creature's neck!

PC's up at bat!

Round 3
Combat Order:
Evayne [+1 AC, atk, saves]
Sir Terramor [deaf 5 rnds; acted rnd 3]
Keya [+1 AC, atk, saves]
Maximo [+1 AC, atk, saves; bull's strength, enlarge person]
Kyra [shield of faith; deaf 4 rnds]
Aleimare [deaf 2 rnds; 5 hp taken]
Creature 1 [misfortune 1 rnd; 46 hp taken]
Creature 2 [misfortune 1 rnd; 43 hp taken]

Evayne will step over to the right one square and attempt to trip the one in front of Terramor.

Trip: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22

Evayne's lash snakes out to try to take the legs out from under the beast facing Terramor, but the hierocasphinx seems too stable to topple!

Keya, Maximo, Kyra, and Aleimare have yet to go. ^_^

Round 3
Combat Order:
Evayne [+1 AC, atk, saves; acted rnd 3]
Sir Terramor [deaf 5 rnds; acted rnd 3]
Keya [+1 AC, atk, saves]
Maximo [+1 AC, atk, saves; bull's strength, enlarge person]
Kyra [shield of faith; deaf 4 rnds]
Aleimare [deaf 2 rnds; 5 hp taken]
Creature 1 [misfortune 1 rnd; 46 hp taken]
Creature 2 [misfortune 1 rnd; 43 hp taken]

Maximo already acted. He fumbled.

Thanks! Forgot about that!

Round 3
Combat Order:
Evayne [+1 AC, atk, saves; acted rnd 3]
Sir Terramor [deaf 5 rnds; acted rnd 3]
Keya [+1 AC, atk, saves]
Maximo [+1 AC, atk, saves; bull's strength, enlarge person; acted rnd 3]
Kyra [shield of faith; deaf 4 rnds]
Aleimare [deaf 2 rnds; 5 hp taken]
Creature 1 [misfortune 1 rnd; 46 hp taken]
Creature 2 [misfortune 1 rnd; 43 hp taken]

Keya cackles, to keep trhe misfortune gonig and tries to hex Creature 2 into sleep (DC19)

Aleimare will try once again to slay(knock out) the vile beast in front of him.
Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Nonlethal Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Intimidate: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23
If he is still living, he will be frightened for 1 round (instead of shaken for damage rounds) if the intimidate succeeds. If he is defeated, Aleimare will move 10' north to give him a straight line to charge in the next round.

Assuming Aleimare steps back 5' due to reach (it moved up to you to attack.) So, unfortunately that means that he cannot move this round.

Aleimare spins his blade, coming up with the flat of the blade on the side of the beast's head! With a whimper, the creature collapses on the ground!

Keya continues to cackle, unnerving her companions slightly, then calls for the spirits to carry the remaining beast off to dreamland!

Creature 2 Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Round 4
Combat Order:
Evayne [+1 AC, atk, saves]
Sir Terramor [deaf 4 rnds]
Keya [+1 AC, atk, saves]
Maximo [+1 AC, atk, saves; bull's strength, enlarge person]
Kyra [shield of faith; deaf 3 rnds]
Aleimare [deaf 1 rnd; 5 hp taken]
Creature 1 [Unconscious]
Creature 2 [misfortune 1 rnd; 43 hp taken; asleep]

Keya points at he sleeping on: "Let's take this one out, it is just asleep for a short time." and continues to cackle.

"One more challenge overcome! Fine teamwork there." Maximo pulls his sword free from the ceiling and looks at the two unconscious monsters. "We should avoid killing these creatures. The Thuvians placed them here as guards, and destroying them would serve no good purpose. Though I suggest Aleimare give that one a sound knock to the head to insure it does not awake anytime soon."

"Huh? I see your mouth moving but I don't hear you speaking."
CDG Nonlethal? ;)
Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 231d10 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15