[PFS] Season 0 run, mixed with Dragon's Demand

Game Master Irish202

"Ghosts...Maybe even crystal servitors..." Ery gives a shiver.
After a quick check of his resources he quickly heads off to acquire some scrolls then returns to the group.
Just spend 2pp to nab 3 scrolls of shatter and 1 scroll of knock

Ghosts. Zat could be a problem. Let us just hope we can get back if it does leave.
I'm not buying anything now. I spent most of my money on my new winged boots.

Andor arrives in time and starts to prepare himself for the unknown venture into the ship!

He starts to prepare and drink his mutagen, extracts and potions! He suddenly seems more feral but also has the grace of an outsider.

He then starts flying towards the ship.

Ery watches in a strange, raised-brow awe as Andor imbibes liquid after liquid, altering and enhancing his prowess.
"Hey Locke... can you do that?" he says passively, leaning in locke's direction. "...or would you explode?"

That is an awful lot of liquid. Do you just pee in your armor? I imagine that could be inconvenient when flying over cities, though maybe people just assume it's rain?

Andor smiles a little.

”Yes, sometimes I also pee in my armor. Makes the dragonhide good and greasy!!“ he says while floating in the air.

”Are you guys coming?!“

Awww.. everyone's ready?

Brallenera testes the sharpness of her axe's blade in the air

"I'll have to get a boat." Ery says, rubbing the back of his neck making his toward a dock to get a boat.

Melisande will tap herself with wands of Mage Armor and Heightened Awareness and Scroll of See Invisibility - the scroll and HA wand when we are ~halfway to the ship.

I'll be on the boat with you, Eryzule. Harbormaster Hugen did say there was one available to us. Shall we head out?

Hey Locke... can you do that?" he says passively, leaning in locke's direction. "...or would you explode?"

"Of course i could, does not mean i -would-. As far as exploding goes, i suppose only if one would imbibe conflicting volatile liquids."

Yes, let us go before Ery gets ze idea to make one of us explode.

As she heads in the direction of the boat she looks over at Locke and says.
Lady Locke, are you flying or sailing?

"Ah, just like old time."
Once on the boat, Ery makes himself comfortable. "For the record, I'd never want any of you to explode. Just...watching alchemists guzzle so much magical elixir into their throats sends several images into my mind...one of which is explosions." He offered an innocent shrug.

Yes, sometimes I also pee in my armor. Makes the dragonhide good and greasy!!

Ewww......

"Well, Lady Tereze, i will enjoy a leisurely boat cruise for now."

On the boat,
"Sometimes you would think it would pose nasty side effects. But i suppose it is more knowing what you do and do not mix."

Tereze joins the others on the boat.

I don't know, whatever you drink zat makes you vomit spiders seems like one of zose zings you should not mix. But maybe zat is just me.

"Fair point. It contains a mixture of spider eggs, or wasp eggs, within a solution that extremely accelerates maturation of said eggs. In addition, the 'master' starts secreting something akin to 'queen pheromones', enabling them to steer the swarm towards a target."

She recalls the few moments she used the mixture.
"Though it is one that i prefer is left for tricky or risky situations."

Though that is, on disgusting scale, nothing compared to skin send.

That, sir, is a nasty friggin' gem of a spell.
After a moment Ery let out a throat clearing mumble of a cough.
"Locke...when did you remove the mask?"

That, sir, is a nasty friggin' gem of a spell.

And a topic of firm debate, whether it aught be allowed to be used with another specific extract. Debate that has not yet been 'solved', in regards to written text.

As Ery asked this, Locke looked at him, then at Tereze, then back at him.
There is a slight moment of hesitation, as she recalls the event leading up to that.

"Well, i was but a moment away from death, at the teeth of the dragon.
I guess you could say i had an epiphany, when i was on the verge."

She leaves out the part of the out of body experience, a moment she found weird and uncomfortable.

"I felt i should come clean to the group's guardian angel.", she smiles giving Tereze a glance. "She then convinced me to permanently dispose of the mask and a few extras."

"Oh." Ery uttered, looking over Locke with a analyzing stare.
"Well, if it helps, you're an attractive sort... but its going to take a moment." He offered a shrug before leaning foreword and placing a hand on Locke's shoulder."I'm glad a dragon didn't kill you. I hate to learn you female and not get you to answer for yourself. This way, you can take me out and buy me a fine evening." he offered a wink before leaning back into a seat.

Well, if it helps, you're an attractive sort... but its going to take a moment.

She smiles modestly, using a wing as a sunscreen.

"It was a surprise, actually, that you did not immediately start flirting." She raises a brow, "Did we get the actual Eryzule, or an imposter who slipped up?"

She waves it away with a smile before he could protest.
"Joke aside, thank you for the compliment. And i will think something up."

"Well, with Tereze here... He gives a playful smirk to the Varisian flower, "I'd hate for her to think my eyes would wonder so quickly. I mean, I have She, Fiona, Gwen... Now you... Obviously Melisande, and our delightfully muscle bound Brallenera... I mean, Andor may have to help me keep up with all these wonderful people!" He chuckled, admiring everyone around.
"I can only dance with so many people at once."

Tereze laughs as she replies.
Dancing? Is zat what you call zat. Looks more like flailing wildly to me.

She turns to Melisandre and Brallenera
The sad zin is, I do not zink zey teach him to be zat cheesy. He comes by it naturally

"I am the master of cheese and charm."

"Or of cheesy charm...."

Now zat sounds much better zen your spider spell.

Locke nods.

"It does."

"So, Ery, you still have not told us what you have been up to, in our absence. Was it purely business of the faith, or have you been wandering up until now?"

"I was knees deep in supplying counsel to the world weary, Comfort to those brought low and companionship for the lonely."
He paused a moment, thinking to himself with a growing smirk. "I imagine my clerical duty is very much the same as those present." Motioning to Tereze and Melisande.
"I even mastered growing tea leaves from my hair during my brief, pitiable retirement."

I imagine my clerical duty is very much the same as those present

Hopefully you had less dragons…

Awww, sorry to remind you, but don't we have a ship to explore?

Poking the GM and the team

I believe we are waiting for our kind and generous GM to return from honeymoon.

Yup. That my belief. I am a man devout of this faith.

Poking the GM and the team

**Surfaces from a mound of flower leis and tropical pineapples with a gasp** We got back from the trip yesterday afternoon and had to clear a way through mail and wedding presents that blocked our entire foyer. Should be good to go from here!

The boat carrying the non-flying oriented Pathfinders makes its way slowly and cautiously out toward the mysterious visitor. As the sloop draws nearer, details of the vessel become clear. It only superficially resembles a ship, with a symbol-covered hull of quartz glowing with a rosy tint in the wan light of evening. A tall aft castle of strangely faceted crystal rises from its stern sprouting from its sides giant, wing-like sails of the same crystal that hang parallel to the water. It bears a split bow, between which rises a gigantic black spike towering over 60 feet into the air. It is the only portion of the ship that does not seem to made of the same opaque crystal. The main deck is uneven, broken into several subdecks. From a distance, one can make out the faint lines of decks and compartments through the crystal hull, but these these fade quickly upon closer inspection.

Arrayed around the vessel at a distance of perhaps a quarter mile is a ring of other Harbor Guard vessels, from sloops to cutters to dinghies; they seem to have turned out everything that could float in order to contain this potential menace. Within this cordon of vessels can be seen the forms of hippocampus-mounted Wave Riders patrolling closer in and even under the derelict hulk. A single accommodation ladder hangs over the port side just abaft of the fore deck, a shallow draft barge moored at its foot, a sign that at least one patrol of the Harbor Guard still remains on board keeping watch over the upper decks of the mystery ship.

The lapping of water against the ship’s hull is drowned out by the sounds of sudden screams from the ship’s main deck, and flaring bursts from fiery explosions suddenly illuminate its superstructure. The Harbor Guards already aboard appear to have come under attack and cries of pain echo over the waters of the harbor.

For the non-flying members of the party, there is a ladder hanging over the side of the port side (bottom side on the map) of the fore deck. As of the start of initiative, your boat would be abut with the bottom of the ladder. The scenario gives me significant nautical description of the boat's measurements, except the freeboard (e.g. distance from water to deck); so assume you can ascend the ladder with 30 feet movement (if can default/succeed a DC 5 climb check) or 30 feet of flight.

Initiative Order:

Melisande
Andor
Locke
Brallenera
Harbor Guards
Tereze
Eryzule
Defense Bots
Defense Turrets

Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36

The guards on deck are under attack from something after trying to open a door. Let's get up there now!

Melisande reaches into her Haversack and pulls out her scroll of Dimension Door, touches her companions in the boat, and casts, putting herself and two others on the fore deck.

She can carry 2 others with her, so will bring two non-flying with her from the boat. I think that means Brallenera and probably Eryzule as Locke and Andor can fly and Tereze doesn't need to be up with us to be effective initially.

@GM just a reminder that Melisande has See Invisibility up.

Ery'll take a bamf.
Ery arrives on deck with Melisande, gauging the situation briefly.
Quickly, ery places a hand to his chest and casts Shields.
"The hells are these?"
Know Arcana: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
+4 Shield to AC

"The hells are these?"

Auto success on perception and speak ancient azlanti.

“Some strange defense mechanism just was activated! Maybe because the guards were trying to do something stupid?!“

Andor flies up and moves to the large thing to attack.

GM, What knowledge to identify? Can you move him on the map?
Swift action study target on nearest large thing for +4 insight bonus to hit and +4 precision damage.

Adamantine Rapier +1, study target insight +4 : 1d20 + 19 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 19 + 4 = 43
Damage; 15-20/×2, precision +4 : 1d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 4 = 17

Crit? : 1d20 + 19 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 19 + 4 = 30
Damage; 15-20/×2 : 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

In case Andor is attacked, he will parry and riposte!

Parry with 1 panache + 1 AoO , size -2 : 1d20 + 19 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 19 + 4 - 2 = 39

Riposte as immediate action : 1d20 + 19 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 19 + 4 = 26
Damage; 15-20/×2, precision +4 : 1d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 4 = 16

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Just saw the knowledge checks.

kn arcana, heroism, heightened awareness, free inspiration : 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 17 + 2 + 2 + (1) = 31

“Turrets are hard constructs, immune to fire, susceptible to cold, can’t move!“ Andor shouts.

kn arcana, heroism, heightened awareness, free inspiration : 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 17 + 2 + 2 + (2) = 33

“The large things are hard golems and immune to spells susceptible to resistance!“

Andor flies up and moves to the large thing to attack.

GM, What knowledge to identify? Can you move him on the map?

I can, but just want to make sure which golem you would like to engage. Do you want to move and engage with the golem on the foredeck (e.g. the closer one), or the other golem on the upper deck who is fighting with the harbor guards (e.g. the farther one)?

Awww, right in the middle of a battle, no time wasted by chitchatting! Just as I like it! The Mistress of Mayhem is here, big guy, prepare yourself to get.. killed? Destroyed? Whatever!

The blonde barbarian waste no time is using her adamantite battleaxe with frightful efficiency , showing absolutly no fear of her opponent

PA Full attack: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 15 - 3 = 29
Dmg, PA: 1d10 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 6 = 22

PA, 2d attack: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 3 = 27
Dmg, PA: 1d10 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 6 = 15

PA, 2d attack Crit?: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 3 = 24
Dmg, PA: 2d10 + 24 ⇒ (3, 10) + 24 = 37

Attack nearest (red) bot, and hoping it's not immune to Crit.

Tereze activates her boots and flies straight up in the air.
Seeing the danger Tereze starts to pray.
Inheritor of ze Last Azlanti,
bless zis humble band as we defend zese poor souls.
Help us to save zose who stumbled where zey should not be,
And defend us from ze overzealous defenses of zis great boat.

Cast Bless on the party and whatever guards are in 50’

@Andor: if you can, give me a flanking attack bonus

Locke flies up onto the ship and, hearing Andor's information, lobs a firebomb at the golem.

Rt, PBS, bless: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 1 = 33 Fire dmg: 4d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4, 2, 5) + 6 = 19

If hit, the golem is set on fire.

Andor flies up and moves to the large thing to attack.

Andor's strike lands, his adamantine weapon easily piercing the golem's defenses for a critical strike.

Locke flies up onto the ship and, hearing Andor's information, lobs a firebomb at the golem, excluding his allies from the blast

The bomb easily strikes the construct, setting the golem on fire.

The blonde barbarian waste no time is using her adamantite battleaxe with frightful efficiency , showing absolutely no fear of her opponent

Both of her attacks land on the golem, though her second strike does not manage to hit a critical spot.

The Harbor Guards on the upper deck attempt to strike the second golem with their swords, but none of them manage to get past the construct's defenses.

The construct engaged with the Pathfinders, damaged but still functional, unleashes a wave of lethargic energy around it in a 10-foot radius! It then orients on Andor and rears back its massive fists to slam him. The kitsune easily parries the first attack from the golem, dealing it additional damage. However, Andor is caught off-guard from the weight of the golem's attack; leaving him open for the second slam that strikes him in the chest!

Need a DC 17 Will Save from Brallenera, Andor, and Eryzule vs. a slow effect. Failure results in being affected as per the slow spell for 7 rounds.

Back over on the other side, the golem engaged with the Harbor Guards slams one of them twice with massive force; leaving its target a bloody pancake on the deck of the ship! The two defense turrets unleash a blazing ray of fire at one of the Harbor Guards pinned down on the abaft deck, their combined power leaving their target a charred corpse that collapses in an ashy pile!

Initiative Order:

Melisande
Andor (-14, DC 17 Will vs. Slow for 7 rounds)
Locke
Brallenera (DC 17 Will vs. Slow for 7 rounds)
Harbor Guards (2 dead)
Tereze
Eryzule (DC 17 Will vs. Slow for 7 rounds)
Golems (Red -102 and on fire)
Defense Turrets

will save : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

“These things are tough!“

Andor activates his boots of speed and attacks with all he has!

Haste attack, Adamantine Rapier +1, bless +1, study target insight +4 , haste +1: 1 + 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 4 ⇒ 1 + (17) + 19 + 1 + 4 = 42
Damage; 15-20/×2, precision +4 : 1d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15

CRIT? : 1 + 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 4 ⇒ 1 + (4) + 19 + 1 + 4 = 29
Damage; 15-20/×2, precision +4 : 1d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 4 = 16

~
Primary attack, Adamantine Rapier +1, bless +1, study target insight +4 , haste +1: 1 + 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 4 ⇒ 1 + (14) + 19 + 1 + 4 = 39
Damage; 15-20/×2, precision +4 : 1d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 4 = 18

~
Iterative attack, Adamantine Rapier +1, bless +1, study target insight +4 , haste +1: 1 + 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 4 - 5 ⇒ 1 + (3) + 19 + 1 + 4 - 5 = 23
Damage; 15-20/×2, precision +4 : 1d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 4 = 14

~
Bite secondary natural attack, Bite: +17 (BAB +7, Dex Finesse +6 , Mutagen Dex +2, Heroism +2), +4 studied target, +1 bless , haste +1: 1 + 1d20 + 17 + 4 + 1 - 5 ⇒ 1 + (10) + 17 + 4 + 1 - 5 = 28
Bite Damage calculation: 1d4+8; 20/×2 (Amulet mighty fist +6 from Dex, Mutagen Dex +2), precision +4 : 1d4 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 4 = 13

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In case Andor is attacked, he will parry and riposte!

Parry with 1 panache + 1 AoO , size -2 : 1 + 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 4 - 2 ⇒ 1 + (3) + 19 + 1 + 4 - 2 = 26

Riposte as immediate action : 1 + 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 4 ⇒ 1 + (3) + 19 + 1 + 4 = 28
Damage; 15-20/×2, precision +4 : 1d6 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19

Melisande looks around at the assembled pathfinders, and says Go kill things faster and with more energy as she casts Haste, targeting everyone. will exclude Tereze if she is outside the 30 ft due to elevation

Will save vs Slow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Ery feels himself slow terribly, able to see the world around him acting normally.Oh, the joys of being staggered
He reaches out his hand, casting magic missile , to slam into the turret, all three bolts sailing into it.
Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2, 2) + 3 = 8

you're not staggered. Haste counteracts the slow.

Ha! Right. thank you.
Ery, who was overacting this entire time, shifts around Melisande into a new position... then casts MM as above.

Should we roll for a save if Haste counterract the slow? If someone fails the save, and is Hasted, does he acts at "normal" speed?

Should we roll for a save if Haste counterract the slow? If someone fails the save, and is Hasted, does he acts at "normal" speed?

I would still roll the save, as if you make it you would gain the benefit of the haste spell since you wouldn't be slowed. If you fail the save, the two effects would cancel out each other and you would act 'normally.'

Additionally, Andor, the golem will drop after your first hit. Do you want to abort the rest of the attacks and do a move action instead?

Will save, Steel soul: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 4 = 28

The spell of the golem can't find a way in the dwarfess mind.

Then the sorceress uses a spell of her own, and the world around Brallenera seems to go slower, while Andor dispatches the first moving statue

The blonde barbarian rushes to the next and nearest foe, her appetite for carnage unsatisfied

Double move toward next golem