Male LG Tengu Paladin(Shining Knight) of Shizuru 6 | HP 46/46| AC 20; T 12; FF 18; CMD 22(24 if wielding Katana) | Fort +8; Ref +6; Will +7 | Init: +2 | Perc: +1, SM: +6 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 2/2; Lay on Hands 5/5; Razor Sharp 9/9; Aura: Courage 10ft | Spells: See Character Sheet | Active conditions:
acrobatics:1d20 - 3 ⇒ (1) - 3 = -2OMG....I need a ring or something
acrobatics:1d20 - 3 ⇒ (10) - 3 = 7Well there goes my two turns. Can't even get on a roof
Grey looks at Lady Lucy in fear. "Those guys can handle whatever's on the roof. Let's get you feeling better." He taps her twice more with his healing wand.
Bennybeck skips past the two fallen Pathfinders and hops right over the grease on nimble feet. He clears the patch and ends up right beside the Lemure.
As the Pathfinders move in to finish off the devil, or flop around on the floor in some cases, the Lemure swings at Fingalad again in desperation. Despite the ungainliness of it's form, it manages to connect again.
The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 24 hours will be botted, for sake of time.
Fingalad 20/28
Rogue 3/1 Diviner AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 15(+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 size) hp 28 (3d8+3) Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +5; +2 vs. fear Percpetion +12, In +8
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 acrobatics
the Halfling will roll past the devil and stab at it with his spear
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Rogue 3/1 Diviner AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 15(+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 size) hp 28 (3d8+3) Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +5; +2 vs. fear Percpetion +12, In +8
lol, such a great acrobatics roll only to biff the hit, lol
M Half-elf Fighter-Lore Warden 1/ Inquisitor of Shelyn 2 | HP 31 | AC 20 / T 13 / F 17 | Fort +6 / Ref +4 / Will +7 | CMB +4 / CMD 17 (19 vs. grapple) |
"I don't know what devil ass shat you onto the material plane but it's time you returned to the fecal devil bowels you originated from!" cries out Vogue as he stabs at the extraplanar horror before him.
Attack, spear, reach:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
damage, magic weapon, not good or silver:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Rogue 3/1 Diviner AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 15(+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 size) hp 28 (3d8+3) Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +5; +2 vs. fear Percpetion +12, In +8
What a nimble little pig, in the sheep from Babe voice :)
Male LG Tengu Paladin(Shining Knight) of Shizuru 6 | HP 46/46| AC 20; T 12; FF 18; CMD 22(24 if wielding Katana) | Fort +8; Ref +6; Will +7 | Init: +2 | Perc: +1, SM: +6 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 2/2; Lay on Hands 5/5; Razor Sharp 9/9; Aura: Courage 10ft | Spells: See Character Sheet | Active conditions:
Poor Pazacku... this scenario has not been good for his dignity.
Fingalad's arrow is turned aside at the last moment as the archer fears hitting Bennybeck the acrobat. However, Vogue steps in, stretching his sinuous form forward and thrusting his long spear into the mass of flesh. The Lemure lets loose one final scream then disappears into a puff of smoke.
Yet there is still that portal, two feet wide now and only getting larger. If you stare into it for a moment, you can see sinister shadows moving on the other side, wanting to get through.
We have less than 3 days left, let's see if we can get through this final battle! You have six rounds between now and when that portal spits out some unholy fiend. Use those to buff, heal and place yourselves. In 24 hours, or when everyone has posted, I will start the fight.
PS: All of the spells will go away, including Reaper's greased weapon.
The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 24 hours will be botted, for sake of time.
Rogue 3/1 Diviner AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 15(+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 size) hp 28 (3d8+3) Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +5; +2 vs. fear Percpetion +12, In +8
Okay you magic people. what do we do now? he asks.
Fingalad puts away his Warhammer and retrieves his longbow. He requests some healing and then takes up position on the roof.
asking someone else to use my wand unless there's going to be some channeling or we have potions to burn or whatever clw, wand:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 perfect!
Fingalad will cast vanish on the last round of preparation
should Fingalad use Spellstrike with his Warhammer in that first round of combat to take advantage of them all being flat footed while he's invisible (i.e. two attacks)? Or are there already so many melee people that he should stick with his longbow?
M Half-elf Fighter-Lore Warden 1/ Inquisitor of Shelyn 2 | HP 31 | AC 20 / T 13 / F 17 | Fort +6 / Ref +4 / Will +7 | CMB +4 / CMD 17 (19 vs. grapple) |
So there is no way to shut this portal down before it opens? At least not with our level appropriate resources? It's just a matter of how quickly we mop up the cultists so we A) have fewer bad guys on the battlefield in the upcoming fight and B) have a few precious rounds with which to prep? Sorry to dive into the metagame realm and I totally understand if this is beyond what our GM wishes to elaborate on.
I really only am curious that there's no affect we can make upon the portal over the next 36 seconds. The rest is just my own rampant speculation.
He will also offer Torag's blessing on one other, whoever wants to be on the line with him +1 sacred bonus to AC and Saves for 1 minute. He we do the blessings at round 8 and 9.
Current conditions:
Bulls strength 3 more minutes
Align weapon (good) 5 minutes
Blessing of Protection self 8 rounds
Blessing of Protection other 9 rounds
Long story: There are two reasons they made it a minute. 1. To let those nasty and annoying cultist crowd control spells disappear. 2. To let you have plenty of time to heal up. Thanks to Reaper, you guys had a fairly easy time with the assassin. Most tables suffered far worse. I think that assassin killed two PC's and gave a few others permanent effects they will have to remove before the end of the game. And higher level tables probably needed more than 10 rounds of CLW spells to heal up. So, for us, it's way longer than necessary.
Calling for last prep posts. Bennybeck, Pazacku, Vogue? Also, Fingalad did you want to go the melee route? Also, everyone, move your tokens to where you want to be.
Male LG Tengu Paladin(Shining Knight) of Shizuru 6 | HP 46/46| AC 20; T 12; FF 18; CMD 22(24 if wielding Katana) | Fort +8; Ref +6; Will +7 | Init: +2 | Perc: +1, SM: +6 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 2/2; Lay on Hands 5/5; Razor Sharp 9/9; Aura: Courage 10ft | Spells: See Character Sheet | Active conditions:
If some one can assist Pazacku up onto the roof. He would greatly appreciate it.
Pazacku takes his time getting on the roof and takes time to heal is wounds. His pride on the other hand, may never recover.
The group prepares just in time, clambering onto the rooftop at the last second! Just as you do, the portal reaches it's full strength and lightning streaks around the outside! Two shadows appear within the infernal plane beyond and break the surface of the gate! Out lumber two Lemures! These two hunks of flesh are old news to you now, but will you be able to defeat them in time?! Two days left before... something happens.
The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 24 hours will be botted, for sake of time.
Male LG Tengu Paladin(Shining Knight) of Shizuru 6 | HP 46/46| AC 20; T 12; FF 18; CMD 22(24 if wielding Katana) | Fort +8; Ref +6; Will +7 | Init: +2 | Perc: +1, SM: +6 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 2/2; Lay on Hands 5/5; Razor Sharp 9/9; Aura: Courage 10ft | Spells: See Character Sheet | Active conditions:
As Pazacku moves up to the lemure he challenges it, "Foul beast, I shall send you back to the evil plane where you belong."
Pazacku, FINALLY gets to an enemy and he makes it count! With one swing of his mighty blade, he slices right through the large pile of flesh and gore. No evil god's protections are to strong for his holy power! The Lemure doesn't even have time for a scream, it just slides away, back to it's home plane.
Rogue 3/1 Diviner AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 15(+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 size) hp 28 (3d8+3) Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +5; +2 vs. fear Percpetion +12, In +8
He would like to hide so that he can get the drop on something nasty and sneak attack it
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 stealthy stealth
Rogue 3/1 Diviner AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 15(+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 size) hp 28 (3d8+3) Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +5; +2 vs. fear Percpetion +12, In +8
Rogue 3/1 Diviner AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 15(+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 size) hp 28 (3d8+3) Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +5; +2 vs. fear Percpetion +12, In +8
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 catching the green flatfooted with his long spear
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 sneaky
+2 bleed
Rogue 3/1 Diviner AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 15(+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 size) hp 28 (3d8+3) Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +5; +2 vs. fear Percpetion +12, In +8
let's go with melee, especially since I'm closer to the portal than I had realized...
Fingalad casts a spell while still invisible. He suddenly appears as his hammer connects with the jaw of the lemure. Before it has a chance to recover he swings again.
silvered Warhammer, spellstrike (arcane Mark):1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 2 = 18the Lemure should be flat footed against this attack, since Fingalad was invisible. I think the second attack, too for bludgeoning, silver:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
M Human Hunter 2 | HP 17/17| AC 18; Tch 13; FF 16| F +4; R +5; W +2 | CMB +4; CMD 16| Init +2 | Perc +7
"Now!" commands Grey and he a Lucy move as one, Grey taking the direct approach to the far Lemure, while Lucy swings wide to flank the creature. They coordinate and strike the creature together.
M Half-elf Fighter-Lore Warden 1/ Inquisitor of Shelyn 2 | HP 31 | AC 20 / T 13 / F 17 | Fort +6 / Ref +4 / Will +7 | CMB +4 / CMD 17 (19 vs. grapple) |
"More of these devilish discharges? Lissala must buy in bulk," says Vogue as he advances to skewer the remaining lemure.
Move 20ft and attack
melee attack, reach:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
damage, piercing, magical, non good or silver:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
The rest of the Pathfinders, unwilling to let Pazacku get off his back and take all the glory, run in and destroy the second Lemure several times over. The onslaught of hammers, spears, swords and tusks pop the devil from existence. Seriously, where was this combat prowess earlier in the scenario? For a moment, there is silence. Then, the perceptive among you notice there are more shadows moving behind the red curtain of the portal! The group has a short few seconds to breathe and mentally prepare. Blowing through this to wrap us up… We have less than a day before the mighty Overseer takes over.
Once again, the portal stops flickering, locking into a plane that looks to be a vast wastelands under a flaming sky, perpetually cloaked in a cloying black mist and the oppressive moment before a solar eclipse. And what looks like two gaunt medium-sized evil-looking fleshy hounds burst through onto the rooftop. In unison, the two hounds bay out with a blood-chilling call, which pierces right through your souls, threatening to tear your will apart!
Will Save:
Will Save, Reaper:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Will Save, Reaper:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Will Save, Bennybeck:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Will Save, Bennybeck:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Will Save, Fingalad:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Will Save, Fingalad:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Will Save, Vogue:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Will Save, Vogue:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Will Save, Grey:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Will Save, Grey:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Will Save, Lucy:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Will Save, Lucy:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Will Save, Pazacku:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Will Save, Pazacku:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Rounds:2d4 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2 Well, that was less exciting than I had hoped... oh well.
A chill runs through Pazacku’s heart and he leaps off the rooftop in fear! Before long, he is down the alleyway and running off toward the sunset. Knowing that discretion is the better part of valor, the rest of the intrepid adventurers, pausing, thinking of turning to flee after the holy warrior. Yet, the Pathfinder turns the corner just in time to meet the group's salvation! Sheila Heidmarch, together with her husband Canayven Heidmarch, is charging down the alley leading a small force of Pathfinder reinforcements.
"Get behind us! These canines are nasty!" One of her followers launches a fireball right in the midst of the two yeth hounds, charring them badly. Canayven follows almost immediately with three rapid shots of arrows. Two of them plunge through the skulls of one of the hounds, which then falls onto the ground with a sickening crunch. The other dodges the 3rd arrow and dives towards the archer. Sheila, however, calmly walks forward, interposing herself between the outsider and her husband, and as soon as the monster gets into range, launches a flurry of blows to crush it’s skull before it has the chance to attack.
With the source of fear put down, the terrible terror that has gripped Pazacku dies away, and he stops fleeing. Sheila turns back to examine the party, making sure that no one is seriously injured. "You have the key? Good! Not sure if it's the real one but stay low and keep it safe! We need to go help the rest." With that, she gestures and the group continue their charge down the street towards the center of action.
Male LG Tengu Paladin(Shining Knight) of Shizuru 6 | HP 46/46| AC 20; T 12; FF 18; CMD 22(24 if wielding Katana) | Fort +8; Ref +6; Will +7 | Init: +2 | Perc: +1, SM: +6 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 2/2; Lay on Hands 5/5; Razor Sharp 9/9; Aura: Courage 10ft | Spells: See Character Sheet | Active conditions:
Pazacku is immune to fear and everyone with in 10 feet gets a +4.If it matters.
Rogue 3/1 Diviner AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 15(+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 size) hp 28 (3d8+3) Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +5; +2 vs. fear Percpetion +12, In +8
Since Benny is a halfling he gets a bonus to saves v. fear.
Pazacku is immune to fear and everyone with in 10 feet gets a +4.If it matters.
Gah! I forgot about that trick. Should have known. Well, then the Venture Captain would show up in the midst of you all valiantly defeating the doggies. Nonetheless, the result is the same, as we were directed to conclude combat now that we are within 24 hours of the end. (Should be about 10 hours from now)
Male LG Tengu Paladin(Shining Knight) of Shizuru 6 | HP 46/46| AC 20; T 12; FF 18; CMD 22(24 if wielding Katana) | Fort +8; Ref +6; Will +7 | Init: +2 | Perc: +1, SM: +6 | Speed 20ft | Smite Evil 2/2; Lay on Hands 5/5; Razor Sharp 9/9; Aura: Courage 10ft | Spells: See Character Sheet | Active conditions:
No problem....Pazacku can only smite once per day anyway.
A fanfare of trumpets blasts loudly, breaking through the roar of the combat and ringing of clashing blades. Leading a mounted battalion of armored warriors, Sheila Heidmarch and her husband charge through the streets, driving through the waves of summoned fiends and forcing them to retreat back through their gates to the netherworlds from which they were called. In a matter of minutes, their assault is complete and the streets fall quiet.
Sheila Heidmarch strides over to Prisim – ”You have the REAL Runecarved Key” then holds it aloft signifying a Pathfinder victory!
“Today, every one of you has contributed to a triumphant victory for our Society, and you have cemented our place in Magnimar. “I’m deeply honored that you have granted me your services. While my lodge is small, you have made it feel like a kingdom. Yet our victory today is somewhat bittersweet. It seems dark forces have surfaced in Varisia—forces which, before today, I was unaware of. I’m sorry to have thrown you headlong into the middle of such chaos. I have already sent word to the Decemvirate of today’s events and await their response. When I know more, I shall contact you, for I fear this key has somehow placed all of us in danger. Still, we should go forth, for now is the time to celebrate!”
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Highest Point scoring tables by GM:
Redelia 121
Hmm 113
Aerondor 111
Silbeg 105
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Thank you all so much for participating!
I would also like to express my gratitude to the fantastic set of GM’s and support crew I had working with me to make this a success, it really was a pleasure running this and that is certainly due to their fantastic efforts. Thanks also to the Online Venture Crew who always show enthusiasm and help pave the way for our events, and to Tonya for the Boons and Gift Certs.
And lastly – thanks to all the players out there (you!) who came in to this with a great attitude and really played in the spirit of it all, even when the Heidmarch family showed some total moral greyness!
