[PFS] The Fox #4-06: The Green Market (Inactive)

Game Master The Fox

While I appreciate the offer Mage Armor will not be beneficial for my either and I also plan to fly. I will also purchase a Handy Haversack before we begin so I can free up an extract slot.

Ranar scuffs his foot at the spot she indicates attempting to judge the approximate makeup of the ground.

"If any are able, a periodic casting of Detect Evil or Detect Magic may give us a rough idea of depth or may tell us nothing. So, If we are able to sense the auras, then we would know the material covering the shrine is less then a certain depth. However, if the shrine radiates neither of these auras then we will continue on blindly."

"If we have any effects that last several hours, now may be the time to use them. I however, will wait until we labor for at least a while since my magics are not as long lasting as some others."

Rather than risk her pretty manicure, Zahra summons her invisible servant in to help with the digging and hauling of dirt buckets. Then she gets out of the way so her stronger companions can do the heavy lifting.

Omar sets aside his Glaive and picks up a shovel. Good thing my wife can clean me up after this. Looks like it is going to be dirty work.

Looking to Ranar, Omar says "Detect Evil would have been a good idea. The haunt should certainly radiate evil. I wish I had thought of it."

To the group, he states "After digging a few feet down, we should have a good idea of how difficult it will be. If anyone hits rock, please do call out immediately."

Looking towards Zeeva, he asks "Do you know if this area has been dug up before? I imagine if it were less than a couple of feet down, someone would have noticed."

Dig a shallow pit, a couple of feet deep, so we have an idea of how long it takes. I would guess the shrine is most likely between 3' and 8' down.

That morning, Ninya has given to Ranar a few alchemical items that might come in handy: Thunderstone, Tanglefoot bag, Flash powder, and her CSW potion (she also requested that he only use the CSW only against a Haunt). Thanks Zahra for the feather step. She's probably ok without the Mage armor.

Ninya assists in digging though is not excited about this activity. Hand on hip near the hole, "I definitely am not being paid well enough to be doing manual labor."

Vorel will grab a shovel and begin digging. "Nothing like digging a trench on a blood-soaked battlefield, moments away from the next howler horde about to descend on our position"

Standing uncomfortably close to Vorel with his hands in his pockets, Ranar will speak at length about proper shoveling techniques and extol the virtues of proper body mechanics in relation to chronic shoveling injuries. The lecture if uninterrupted will carry on for at least several minutes.

"...and to conclude my dear Vorel, always lift with your legs. Remember the back you save may be your own."

Tika will grab a shovel and start to dig as well. "I've never had to go digging during an adventure! Manuk come help!" She signals toward Manuk to have him come and help out.

Seeing Tika joining the rest of her companions in digging, he starts to claw at the ground.

"Baaaaaswwaakkkk'

After 2d2 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2 hours of digging, you unearth a stone altar five feet down.

If you were using wands of mage armor mark off the appropriate number of charges.

I have updated the map.

"This looks like what we were looking for!" Omar happily proclaims as the stone comes into view.

Setting the shovel to the side, he gets out of the hole and says "Now is a probably a good time to use some of our protective spells."

Having said that, he moves over to Tika and casts a spell on her.

Protection from energy: Fire, caster level 7.

"Who shall I put the death ward on?"

Ninya has her wand of invisibility at the ready for whenever something happens. And her mutagen.

Is there a lid that needs to be opened? Or a lever or switch that needs to be activated? Or an obvious spot to lay out the seven klars?
Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

You can probably just lay out the klars on the top of the stone slab.

After the protective spell casting is over, Ninya somewhat impatiently asks, "Well, before our spells wear off, should I cast Shield and Invisibility on myself and then get in that hole to set up the klars?

While waiting for an answer to his question, Omar casts a couple of spells on himself.

Protection from Energy: Fire followed by Barkskin.

Ninya has plenty of prestige so doesn't need death ward, thanks

"Especially after working on this job," she looks with disdain at her dirtied hands, "I should have more than sufficient standing with the Pathfinders that they definitely should pay for any raising fees you might incur on my behalf."

UMD: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
UMD: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Zahra gets one feather step cast on Manuk before regretfully putting away the wand for the day. "Bah! So much for the entangle!" She then hits everyone in the group who wants it with mage armor and protection from evil and casts Shield and Mirror Image upon herself and Pumpkin.

Mirror Images, Zahra: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Mirror Images, Pumpkin: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

"thanks for the protection from evil, that with my armor with a cast of Shield from my own wand should be enough, if armor even matters against this Shoanti spirit."

"Does anybody want Invisibilty cast upon them before we do this?"

Ninya has Invisibilty and Shield wands that she's happy to use on others if they'd like

Vorel, drawing his Rod of Extend and use it and cast See Invisibility so it now lasts for 160 minutes or 2 hours and 4 minutes. He'll keep the rod out, leaving his bow sheathed for now.

"Awful lot of buffing, might not even be a threat to face"

Tika and Manuk accept the buffs graciously.

"Thanks! I hope the spirit guy doesn't try to burn Manuk though!"

...I'm still following. Last call for buffs...

Who is placing the klars on the altar? Arrange yourselves on the map as you want.

"Should I place the klars? Or is someone else interested in the honor? I venture that the Pathfinders are paying us the same either way..."

Omar considers again what Telmayne had said about Galdron and restoring his shrine. He then nods to Ninya and says "Proceed."

While she is climbing down to place the ceremonial Klars, he cast shield on himself and retrieves his glaive.

No one seems to want the Death Ward, so I'll hold it. Ready to go.

Ninya drinks her mutagen, applies Bless Weapon oil on her menacing starknife, slides on her Stalker's Mask, and then uses her wand of Invisibility followed by her wand of Shield. She takes a deep breath and climbs down into the pit.

this better be impressive, otherwise I'll be looking foolish for being this cautious...

Those watching see the broken klars appear one at a time atop the altar. Glancing up to make sure Zeeva isn't nearby as she places the last klar, Ninya makes an under-her-breath remark, "Hope we can talk some sense into this Horser."

Ninya places the seven klars upon the altar, arranged in a seven-pointed star, as she was instructed by Telmayne Fire-Eyes.

Suddenly, you are all overcome with dizziness as the world seems to melt away. Your bodies begin to blink back and forth between ephemera and substance—or maybe it is the world that is blinking. Regardless, you find yourselves in a strange land.

In a small clearing of sparse trees stands a solitary table of stone before a pool of clear water. A simple camp with a smoldering campfire and a large tent made from animal skins and wooden poles has been set up to the east. Superimposed over the idyllic landscape is a gray, ghostly image of the Green Market—its wagons, carts, and stalls seemingly untouched from a moment before. This image fades to mist approximately sixty feet away, revealing a great battle being fought farther in the distance on all sides.

You can see Zeeva stare in amazement at you, though she seems to look through you.

A voice speaks to you in a booming voice that resonates strangely in the hollow space of your current reality. “I was never a pacifist,” he intones. “My belief was merely that the way forward for my people was unity. The Azghat divided us in the time before memory, but the world had moved on. Every quah could maintain its honor, but without the need to divide the people against itself. So I renounced the powers of the sun and the flame, to walk the green path—to become the Green Heart.”

“I was such a fool,” Galdron snarls as he appears floating between you and the camp. The ghost is of a bald male, garbed in hide armor and holding a short spear in hand. A corona of fire sheathes his head and rises from his eyes. Molten gold drips from where a spearhead and shaft protrude from his chest, revealing the wound that took his life.

Behind the spirit are two eternally loyal fire elementals that attack with the ghost.

I will roll Initiative in the next post.

Initiative

Vorel may take an action during the round that you all were blinking.

Ninya: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Omar: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Ranar: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Tika: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Manuk: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Vorel: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Zahra: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Pumpkin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Galdron: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Elemental (black): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Elemental (red): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Initiative Order

Black
Ninya
Vorel
Pumpkin
Zahra
Tika
Manuk
Red
Galdron
Ranar
Omar

Black elemental is up after Vorel's surprise round.

Knowledge: Planes: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Knowledge: Planes: 18 = 18

I have edited the spoiler block, so be sure to refresh it.

For those of you who cast rounds/level buffs, tick off 3 rounds. That was a couple of rounds for Ninya placing the klars, and 1 more round for the planar shift.

During the Surprise Round, Vorel will use his Rod of Extend to Cast an Extended Haste on the whole group, he can get up to 8 people and we have 8 creatures, and then drop the Rod as a free action. I really hope this scenario doesn't punish me for dropping things while on the ethereal plane

The haste will last for 16 rounds, hopefully more than enough time to complete this encounter!

Kn. Planes: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

I really hope this scenario doesn't punish me for dropping things while on the ethereal plane.

Vorel drops his rod of extend and it seems to fade into the same muted gray of the Material Plane.

If you drop something here it will return to the Material Plane.

The upside is that you won't lose the item; the downside is that if you drop something you can't use it again in this encounter.

The huge fire elemental rushes forward and attacks Omar.
slam: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 = 10 fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7
The slam is deflected by Omar's shield of force.

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Initiative Order

Black
Vorel
Ninya
Pumpkin
Zahra
Tika
Manuk
Red
Galdron
Ranar
Omar

Vorel, Ninya, Pumpkin, Zahra, Tika, and Manuk can all act!

Prior to placing the klars Ranar will use his Dark Vision, Fox's Cunning, Resist Energy (Fire), Shield, and Defensive Shock extracts and drink his Cognatogen.

All are Minutes/level or higher, he will start with the longest duration extracts first. My AC will adjust to 24, 14T, 20F.

Knowledge: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31

After Galdron Greenheart speaks Ranar spits back. "At least we are in agreement in regards to your foolishness. Now we shall see whose fire is stronger."

Again with the religious and planar creatures - what happened to fighting natural creatures or something I actually know something about!

To clearify the first knowledge check was the first planes check. Also, will share to info with the group. So click away on the spoilers.

Knowledge Planes #2: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29

Knowledge Religon: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (6) + 24 = 30

Just in case anyone is wondering: none of the carts and fruitstands and such are obstacles. The only terrain features are the pool, the campfire, and the tent.

Damn elementals! Too bad for Galdron...

Invisibly, Ninya slips past the fire elementals and tumbles into position behind Galdron.
Acrobatics,mutagen+Invisible: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (1) + 25 = 26

Regardless of the success of her tumbling, Ninya will strike out at Galdron with her menacing starknife.
Attack,mutagen+haste: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 1 = 20
Damage,mutagen+sneak attack+Debilitating+Bleed: 1d4 + 9 + 4d8 ⇒ (4) + 9 + (8, 6, 3, 6) = 36
Debilitating Injury: Disoriented -2 attack others, -4 attack Ninya
Bleed 4 points

Ninya suddenly appears behind a surprised Galdron. "We're not all fools," she glowers while holding a bloody starknife.

Haste +1 dodge bonus to Ninya's AC and Reflex saves

Ninya is wielding a menacing starknife, providing everyone a +4 flanking bonus opposite her.

Note to everyone: protection from evil won't have any effect in this encounter. You can remove it from your stats.

Tika looks around in wonder at this new fantastical place, it reminds her in some way of the stories she heard back home of the place Wayangs came from before they lived in Tian-Xia.

Seeing a threat she pat Manuk on the head and level her lance, begin her rage and charge.

"A target to charge, let's get 'em Manuk!"

Charging Lance + Rage + Haste: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 2 + 1 = 22
damage + rage: 3d6 + 39 + 9 ⇒ (4, 2, 1) + 39 + 9 = 55

Manuk will look around, scared until he receives reassurance from Tika. However he is scared again when she urges him to bite the big scary fire guy but he will bite away to protect Tika.

Charging Bite + Rage + Haste + Tika's Banner: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 25
Bite + Rage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Free Trip on a Charging Bite: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 19

Angry Fire guy isn't cookin' me! Bawk!"

Tika and Manuk charge, provoking attacks from both fire elementals.

black attack, Tika: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 Hit
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 = 10
fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6
Reflex save, Tika: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Fail

black attack, Manuk: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 Miss
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 = 11
fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

red attack, Tika: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32 Hit
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7
fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
Reflex save, Tika: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 Save

red attack, Manuk: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22 Hit (charging)
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 5) + 4 = 14
fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8
Reflex save, Manuk: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Save

The black elemental slams Tika but misses Manuk, and Tika catches fire.

The red elemental slams the cavalier and her mount both.

Then the two land their charging attacks on their foe, damaging it greatly, yet the impact of their attacks seems diminished slightly. (DR 5/—)

When Manuk bites the outsider, he suffers an additional burn.
fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
Reflex save, Manuk: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 Save

Manuk is unsuccessful in tripping the huge elemental.

Note: each elemental just took two attacks of opportunity.

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Initiative Order

Black
Vorel
Ninya
Pumpkin
Zahra
Tika (17 damage, on fire, pro. from fire: 13/70 used)
Manuk (29 damage)
Red (58 damage)
Galdron
Ranar
Omar

Vorel, Zahra, and Pumpkin are up.

Holy crap! These things have combat reflexes?

Zahra tumbles out of range.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Zahra's move:
1) With acrobatics, she tumbles diagonally (SW) 1 square behind Pumpkin
2) Continues to tumble 1 square W to get out of AoO range
3) Moves normally diagonally 1 square SW
4) Travels normally 4 squares straight S, into the middle of the produce stand.

Can someone move me, please?

Assuming her tumble is successful:

"Pumpkin, move over and full attack!" Zahra points to where she wants Pumpkin to move.

handle animal: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24

Then she Snowballs the red elemental Tika just charged.

Snowball vs Touch: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 21
Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 1, 5) = 18
Cold damage, and the elemental needs to make a DC 17 Fort Save or be staggered

Pumpkin does not like the scorchy thing, but he will attack it..

He five foot steps diagonally SE so that he can get closer to the undead guy, then full attacks.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Left Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Right Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

When none of his damage goes through his feelings are hurt. "Mrow?"

He gives a sad look at Zahra.

Then he remembers that he's hasted, and gets another bite!

Hasty Bite: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

@ Zahra: Combat Reflexes, yes. They have 15-ft. reach, so you tumbled a little farther before moving at regular speed. It is a good thing haste is up. However, your Acrobatics was not nearly high enough.

The black elemental takes a swing at Zahra as she moves away from it.
slam attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17 Miss by less than 5
mirror image, 5=Zahra: 1d5 ⇒ 4
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 = 14
fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

The fiery slam attack disrupts one of the images.

Zahra then hits the red elemental with a snowball, killing it.

Pumpkin bites the black elemental and is singed ever so slightly in doing so.
fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2
Reflex save, Pumpkin, haste: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 = 29

He then claws it and is again burned.
fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8
Reflex save, Pumpkin, haste: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 = 19

His other claw misses, but he bites down once more on his fiery snack.
fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6
Reflex save, Pumpkin, haste: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 = 22

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Initiative Order

Black (2 damage)
Vorel
Ninya
Pumpkin (16 damage, mirror image: 3)
Zahra (mirror image: 3)
Tika (17 damage, on fire, pro. from fire: 13/84 used)
Manuk (29 damage)
Red (95 damage, dying)
Galdron
Ranar
Omar

Vorel!

Galdron (36 damage, Disoriented)

Would the elemental have cover from ranged attacks or no because it is size Huge?

Vorel sizes up the targets before him, stepping slightly to the side so he can view the elemental better he calmly draws his bow and casts another buff spell.

No cover.

Galdron Spellcraft: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31