[PFS][Private] GM Ilmakis Blood under Absalom CORE level 8-9 (Inactive)

Game Master Ilmakis

If I'm reading the map correctly there was a clean pipe that we went down through but did not move ourselves on the map yet. Then we entered a sewage filled room and all had to make fort saves. We then emptied the sewage at which point Lasaraleen and Sir Godfrey went down the filthy pipe and were attacked. If that is correct the rest of us should be in the sewage room right?

Lasaraleen will pull Sir Godfrey to the side for a quick theological conversation.

@Ragnar that's right.

FYI, this guy has UMD if needed.

Sir Godfrey will smile beatifically at Lasaraleen. "No need for atonement." He declares this loudly despite her circumspect attempts. "Sarenrae's light shines brightly, but where light shines shadow grows. I am her reminder to evil that the shadows will not protect them from her righteous glory, for they are her creation as well!"

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

He poses proudly until he hears something coming from the south, then he goes deathly silent and slides up to the edge of the doorway, taking cover and hiding just out of sight, the shadows wrapping around him to ease his decent into non-detection. He readies his blade to strike the first thing that comes through the door that he doesn't recognize.

5ft adjust with stealth and readying to attack with his shadow if anyone comes as he waits for the rest of the party.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

+3 Adamantine Great Sword Ready Attack(Power Attack, Flank): 1d20 + 18 - 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 18 - 3 + 2 = 31
Damage: 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (4, 1) + 21 = 26

I forgot to save the post for my shadow. let's see if it recreates the rolls
Inflict Light Wounds Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Inflict Light Wounds Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Inflict Light Wounds Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Inflict Light Wounds Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Inflict Light Wounds Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Inflict Light Wounds Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Godfrey's shadow separates from him across the doorway to better set up a surprise attack from any uninvited guests to the sewer theological discussion.

Move action to set up a flank across the doorway from Godfrey.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Lasaraleen stops for a moment to listen once she reaches the bottom with Godfrey.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Psst. Did you hear that? Footsteps.

She casts fireshield on herself and is outlined in flame.

Round 1 (bold may act)
Alvin
Ragnar
Lem
Amina
Ennemies
Lasaraleen
Sir Godfrey

Perception: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7

"What was that? Did you say something?" Lem pauses, cocking an ear to try and hear better.

failed perception=no action in surprise round

Since the tanky people went first me and Hugsy will go next. Both move down the pipe and I'll have my bow out.

Not sure what's going on here. Are there enemies? Is there a surprise round?

In the surprise round Sir Godfrey took a 5ft step with stealth and readied an attack. Lasaraleen cast Fireshield on herself. We are now in normal rounds.

[ooc[Because I'm still not quite sure what's going on...[/ooc]

Amina waits to see if something hostile approaches, readying to strike it when it does.

Right, the map doesn't seem to be updated and I have no idea what the terrain looks like or what the enemies are.

Lem whips out his flute and starts performing, playing a jaunty tune that even Hugsy can appreciate.

Inspire Courage +2

You hear casting but nothing visible happened.

You finally see a half-elf going out and casting a spell

Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Shortbow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Damages: 1d6 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2
if Amina is unable to make a DC26 Perception, adds Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 5, 3) = 15

A big human warrior second the stealthy human and throw an axe against Amina

Throwing Axe: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Damages: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Before taking his greataxe two handed.

Come on! he adds.

Round 1 (bold may act)
Alvin
Ragnar
Lem
Amina
Ennemies
Lasaraleen
Sir Godfrey

Round 2 (bold may act)
Alvin
Ragnar
Lem
Amina
Ennemies
Lasaraleen
Sir Godfrey

Lem casts Haste on the party, then resumes his performance.

Haste, Inspire Courage +2

"Good thing we are in the sewers. Less distance to dump the bodies."

Primary target the human. Secondary target if the human goes down is the half human but subtract 1 since they are not in point blank range.

Including: Heroism +2 to hit, Inspire Courage +1 to hit (overrides bracers) +2 to damage, Rapid Shot, Manyshot, Haste, Deadly Aim -3 to hit +6 to damage, Point Blank Shot +1 to hit/dmg Favored Enemy Human +4.

Manyshot: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 36 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 10 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 20 and dmg: 1d8 + 11 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 19

Haste: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 34 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 10 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 25

Shot #1: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 24 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 10 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 20

Shot #2: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 20 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 10 + 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 19

Hugsy won't do anything this turn.

The third shot put down the first human with the great-axe and the half-elf is hit by the last.

Lasaraleen continues her airwalking 5' up (unless expired?)

Her body is wreathed in red flame, steps closer to the doorway.

Not sure if the skull is the bowman or a dead guy?

Fine! Stay there as long as you want. You will face certain defeat. Sarenrae, show them the light of their error!!!

She casts Holy Smite on the group beyond.

Divine blue light fills the far room (20'radius burst)

All non-good in the room take dmg: 3d8 ⇒ (6, 8, 6) = 20 DC18 WILL for half and avoid being blinded.
Non-evil take half/quarter/not-blinded

The skull is the bowman

Will Skull: 1d20 ⇒ 4
Will HO: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Will HE: 1d20 ⇒ 9

None of them seem blind after Lasalareen's spell.

"Oh, a blast of a party huh? Let me add to that."

Move Action
Alvin floats to the back of the room to get a good view of the spot Kyra blasted.

Standard Action
He casts a Fireball at the same spot.
Fireball: 10d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 6, 6, 6, 3, 6, 3, 5) = 45 - DC 20 Reflex for half

"Woohoo! Fireworks!"

Move Action
Riddywipple floats with Alvin.

Second Move Action
He takes out his Wand of Magic Missile (CL 5) out of the Handy Haversack.

...really need to get him a Wand of Fireball.

Ref Skull: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Ref HO: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Ref HE: 1d20 ⇒ 13

The man in front of you dodge all the blast. Another one manage to avoid most of the damage. The spellcaster is unable to manage to cover from the blast but seems unscatered by the fire.

Reflex Save Grease: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Acrobatics Check Grease: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Sir Godfrey will casually step through the grease as if he never noticed it and follow down the hallway after bursts of glory and fire. He couldn't ask for a better entrance as he attempts to ram his sword into the head of the skull masked man. He positively glows with Sarenrae's fury and his own pride as he does so.

+3 Adamantine Great Sword(Power Attack, Charge, Haste, Inspire): 1d20 + 18 - 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 18 - 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 37
Damage: 2d6 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 21 + 2 = 31

Improved Crit Confirm(Power Attack, Charge, Haste, Inspire): 1d20 + 18 - 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 18 - 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 30
Crit Damage: 2d6 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1) + 21 + 2 = 30

Decides to admire the decor as things seem to be dying in an explosive flurry.

The masked man falls under Sir Godfrey's mighty blow !

@Amina

Amina will target the nearest surviving opponent with a pair of fiery rays.

Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25
Damage: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4, 6, 4) + 4 = 20
Scorching Ray: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 = 17
Damage: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3, 4, 4) + 4 = 19

Both Scorching Ray hit but none seems to hurt the half-elf.

The half-orc moves to see everyone and calls for his god to punish his ennemies.

May the Chaos of Battle slows my ennemies !

Everyone is like hammered by a gigantic greatsword .

All non chaotic takes Damages Will DC17: 3d8 ⇒ (1, 6, 2) = 9
Non-lawful take half/quarter/not-slowed

The half-elf do the same as Amina but targets Sir Godfrey.

RTA 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Fire Damages: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 2) = 15
RTA 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Fire Damages: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 6, 5) = 16
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Fire Damages: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 6, 1) = 14

Sir Godfrey took 30 point of Fire damages

Before moving out of the way.

Round 2 (bold may act)
Alvin
Ragnar
Lem
Amina
Ennemies
Lasaraleen
Sir Godfrey

Round 3 (bold may act)
Alvin
Ragnar
Lem
Amina
Ennemies
Lasaraleen
Sir Godfrey

Lasaraleen tries to avoid the magical greatsword.

will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

You must serve a puny god!

Lasaraleen will airwalk over Sir Godfrey and the sewers to reach the half-elf.

And we have had about enough of your sass

+1 Scimitar, haste, bard: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 29 for dmg: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11
confirm: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 31 for dmg: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

The women is still standing even after the gap Lasaraleen open in her chest !

Move Action
Seeing the battle pretty well handled by the rest of the party, Alvin flies in and begins looking around.
Not sure when he'll find something interesting, but he has 70 ft. movement speed so can get pretty much anywhere in the room.

"I just really wanna do something!"

Move Action
Riddywipple zips through the hallways to behind the enemy.

Standard Action
He uses the Wand of Magic Missile (CL 5) at the White Haired man.
Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) + 3 = 12

Lem maintains his performance and delays until after Ragnar, Godfrey and Amina
i.e. waiting to see if any foe is still standing after they go...

***OVERSEER ANNOUCEMENT***

Overseer thread

Small groups of challengers slowly begin emerging from the tunnels, some elated at having a vase, some looking crushed with defeat as they stare at their empty hands. Victorious or vanquished, they drift off into the night to get clean and well rested after a crawl through a sewer.

I was waiting for Sir Godfrey to act before taking my turn. But I couldn't have killed both the half-orc and caster thus turn anyway.

Well, does this mean the fight ends? Or do we finish it out? Been busy at work so I was waiting myself to see what was up, since posting from a phone is rough.

If the fight is over Godfrey will slap himself with a healing wand. If not, then I need to go slap an enemy.

There is a short period for you to resolve your actions :)

"She's all yours Godfrey."

All targeting the half-orc.

Including: Heroism +2 to hit (Overrides Bless), Inspire Courage +1 to hit (overrides bracers) +2 to damage, Rapid Shot, Manyshot, Haste, Deadly Aim -3 to hit +6 to damage, Favored Enemy Human +4.
Manyshot: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 26 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 10 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 + 4 = 21 and dmg: 1d8 + 11 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 4 + 2 = 23
Haste: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 29 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 10 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 + 4 = 20
Shot #1: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 22 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 10 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 + 4 = 19
Shot #2: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 33 for dmg if hit: 1d8 + 10 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 + 4 = 20

If Lasaraleen gets a chance at the end of combat, she will check the woman and the surrounds for the missing vase.

Does anyone see it?

Save your wand charges, as she can channel/wand after combat

Will Sir Godfrey: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Concentration DC19: 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 4 = 34

The half-orc falls dead under Ragnar's hail of arrows !

Slowed by the half-orc spell, Ragnar is unable to reach in time the sorceress who disaper from view.

Inside the chamber, Lasaraleen see a small iron cage inside which rests a vase. History says that it once used to hold the decapitated heads of Hao Jin’s mortal enemies.

The cleric is able to surmises that the chain cannot tolerate additional weight without coming loose.

You pull with ease the cage.

"Her dance card was full, I'm afraid. For she seems to have departed. It's no matter, these folks were not why were are here. We shall have the vase and be on our way."

Break check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Sir Godfrey tries to snap the cage open, but fails to do so. He looks at his own hand, which he squeezes open and closed several times, then sighs. "Anyone good with lockpicks?" If not, he will continue to attempt to snap open the cage with his own strength until it gives.

Break check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Break check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Alvin lets the others take care of business with the cage and makes sure no magical items are left behind.

Detect Magic

After the first try...

"You can do it Godfrey! I believe in you!"

After the third try.

Riddywipple cheers, "Wow, I couldn't do that. You're so cool Godfrey!"

You find on the Aspis' agent corpses.

a spiked +1 full plate, a +1 greatsword, a potion of cure moderate wounds, a +1 chainmail, +1 greataxe, a masterwork throwing axe, 1,772 gp, two potions of cure serious wounds, a +1 studded leather, +1 short sword, masterwork shortbow with 19 arrows, a masterwork short sword and 375 gp.

Without any challenge left, you are able to exit the underground passages with the vase.

Having found the letter of invitation, you have the rest of the day off. To take the time to whash and take rest before the next stage.

You can tell me what you do until the next morning.
Remember, you have rooms booked at the Flying Alderman.

"Well, that was quite bracing. Well done, everyone, " Lem says. "Not to be overly paranoid, but perhaps we should share rooms tonight, and set a watch, just in case? We've come this far, and I'd hate to get sloppy now."

Ragnar remembers the last time he visited Absalom and decides to buy 200! Cold Iron arrows. Also he wants to go somewhere that he can bathe and clean Hugsy.

Lasaraleen will gather up all the findings and letters and head out with the party to escape the sewers.

channel: 6d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 6, 6, 3, 3) = 29 healing on party when they leave combat...

Well done! Although, I could really go for a nice bath back at the Flying Alderman. This dreadful place smells to the Puddles and back!!!

***

Lasaraleen will repeat healing on the party until everyone is full before she rests that night

Cleaned up a bit, and brushing out her hair, she comments.

So what do the letters say? What is next in this circus act? Anyone divvy up the spoils?

"We discover if Riddywipple's dear master Alvin knows Prestidigitation to spare us of our own aroma!" Sir Godfrey wouldn't mind holding onto one of the potions of cure serious wounds they collected, but his other gear outclasses what they pulled from their sewer opponents.

Due to the oddly light nature of his armor he doesn't seem particularly inclined to remove it just yet. "Not a clue, but knowing the way things have gone they will likely wake us up in the middle of the night for this performance. So I vote that you casters get some sleep while me and Ragnar take turns at watch with our respective sidekicks."