Eolowyn and the Guaril are blinded, and all four are all "glittery" (can be seen while invisible, severe penalty on stealth)
Glitterdust:
Glitterdust from PRD wrote:
A cloud of golden particles covers everyone and everything in the area, causing creatures to become blinded and visibly outlining invisible things for the duration of the spell. All within the area are covered by the dust, which cannot be removed and continues to sparkle until it fades. Each round at the end of their turn blinded creatures may attempt new saving throws to end the blindness effect.
Any creature covered by the dust takes a –40 penalty on Stealth checks.
Male Gnome Summoner 9 [ HP 84/84 | AC 22/14/19 | Fort +10, Ref +10, Will +10 (+2 vs. illusions) | Init +4 | Perception +10] {mage armor} Summons-V 3/9 - {bralani 84/84 } Whiskers 66/66 AC27 {I summoned, -1 neg level }
Ah missed that and just saw the hugged by devilfish. Yes switch to Whiskers. Things are not looking good...especially for those of us that can still see. :(
hp 68/76 Ac 24 T 15 FF 19 (incl +3 from Barkskin)| Init +9 (+4 in forest / +2 underground) | F+10 R+15 W+6 (+2 vs enchantments +3 vs evil outsiders, evasion)| Perception +16 (+4 in forest, +2 underground, +2 vs humans&undead, +6 vs evil outsiders) | Reroll 1/1
Will save reroll, 1 star:1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5Kicks dice bot!
Eolowyn is suddenly blinded! She gingerly takes a step forward. Trying to remember where the female spellcaster was she shoots two arrows in that direction.
Rapid Deadly Aimed Point Blank Shot vs human:1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 11 Deadly Aimed Point Blank Damage vs human:1d8 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 12 Miss Chance, due to blinded, >50 is hit:1d100 ⇒ 87
Rapid Deadly Aimed Point Blank Shot vs human:1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 21 Deadly Aimed Point Blank Damage vs human:1d8 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 13 Miss Chance, due to blinded, >50 is hit:1d100 ⇒ 89
Eolowyn surprises the diviner, as she actually manages to hit with an arrow! Evidently, she didn't think it was a possibility, because she didn't move.
Eolowyn will save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4(end of the turn for her)
The sparklies still blind the ranger.
Evidently I forgot to remove the assassin that Guaril killed. And forgot Guaril's save! Guaril will save vs glitterdust:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 (didn't help!)
Hyrgan attempts to stabilize:
Stabilize: DC12:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8
Hyrgan does not stabilize, and continues to bleed.
Male dhampir Reliquarian of Urgathoa 5 | hp 36/38 [15 TEMP] | AC 1719, T 11, FF 16 | Fort +5, Ref +2 [b]+4[/, Will +6 (+2 vs. mind-affecting and disease, -1 vs. pos. energy) | Init +1 | Necro. points 3/6, Trans. points 2/3
Balon will move over to poor bleeding Hyrgan and use his cure light wand. clw:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
"No!! He can't get away!" yells the Diviner, as she flies over the ship. She casts Hydraulic Push on Guaril.
Bull Rush:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 which is enough to push the blinded rogue 5' back!
Guaril still cannot see, but attempts to determine where he is with his move action:
perception:1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 13 - 4 = 10 He thinks he knows where the great beast is, and attacks it. dagger attack at devilfish:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30miss chance (51+):1d100 ⇒ 93. Amazingly, he hits it for 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 damage!
It then returns the favor by attacking him.
Devilfish 1:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27crit chance:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 and it REALLY gets him with its tentacle: crit damage:6d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 5, 6, 2, 4, 1) + 8 = 31 dropping him, dead. It doesn't bother to grab or bite, as it can eat him later.
The devilfish that is holding Whiskers attempts to hold the eidolon.
grapple maintain: DC 27:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27 it just holds on to Whiskers, dealing 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5, 1) + 4 = 16 damage, and attempts to bite him:1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 2 = 8, but fails. Wembly grunts in pain, as he accepts some of Whisker's damage through their life link.
Male dhampir Reliquarian of Urgathoa 5 | hp 36/38 [15 TEMP] | AC 1719, T 11, FF 16 | Fort +5, Ref +2 [b]+4[/, Will +6 (+2 vs. mind-affecting and disease, -1 vs. pos. energy) | Init +1 | Necro. points 3/6, Trans. points 2/3
"Master Karela is dead! The foul beasts and their master will pay for this!"
Balon, seeing one of the leaders of his faction be eviscerated by the devilfish's suckers, five-foot steps over to the edge of the boat and wills Urgathoa to guide his scythe to kill the creature.
A spasn of anger crossing her face, Hiko unceremoniously drops her wand and draws her loaded crossbow. She then takes a momoment to chant a quick prayer to Irori before settling into the more monotonous sounds of her spell casting. She then starts to set her sights on the flying spellcaster.
Groaning, Hyrgan comes to. "Thanks to whoever healed me." He then tries to dance while lying down to make the devilfish think he is not worth attacking. He will then try to stand up while "dancing".
Harmless Performer, Will Save DC 15 to attack him.
hp 68/76 Ac 24 T 15 FF 19 (incl +3 from Barkskin)| Init +9 (+4 in forest / +2 underground) | F+10 R+15 W+6 (+2 vs enchantments +3 vs evil outsiders, evasion)| Perception +16 (+4 in forest, +2 underground, +2 vs humans&undead, +6 vs evil outsiders) | Reroll 1/1
"Thanks Wembly! We will avenge Master Guaril!"
Eolowyn pivots on the spot and sends two arrows at the flying wizard
Ignoring Concealment: Concealment isn't always effective. An area of dim lighting or darkness doesn't provide any concealment against an opponent with darkvision. Characters with low-light vision can see clearly for a greater distance than other characters with the same light source. Although invisibility provides total concealment, sighted opponents may still make Perception checks to notice the location of an invisible character. An invisible character gains a +20 bonus on Stealth checks if moving, or a +40 bonus on Stealth checks when not moving (even though opponents can't see you, they might be able to figure out where you are from other visual or auditory clues).
I typically rule that this works much like an invisible character. You can may an active perception check, taking a round.
Eolowyn perception:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Eolowyn spins, as the diviner flies past her. She launches an arrow, hoping to hit, and does! The woman floats down to the deck, bleeding.
Whisters hits with both claws, tearing large chunks out of the creature.
"This isn't going to be good for me." Hyrgan ends the performance, then tries it again while stepping a little away from Balon and the octopoid. Another save.
blessed crossbow into melee, two size catagory difference:1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 16 damage:1d8 ⇒ 7 Brushed up on shooting into melee because I remembered something about targeting a part of the enemy not in melee. Turns out the area to be targeted have to be 10' away... and an enemy two sizes larger have a -2 penalty. If the far corner from the eagle is 10' then add two to the roll.
hp 68/76 Ac 24 T 15 FF 19 (incl +3 from Barkskin)| Init +9 (+4 in forest / +2 underground) | F+10 R+15 W+6 (+2 vs enchantments +3 vs evil outsiders, evasion)| Perception +16 (+4 in forest, +2 underground, +2 vs humans&undead, +6 vs evil outsiders) | Reroll 1/1
"Simple directions please Wembly! Where is the spellcaster?"
Eolowyn tries to discern the spellcaster, not knowing that she is already disabled.
Active Perception:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
If she finds out that the spellcaster is disabled can I use the perception check for devilfish 2? Assuming yes here are my attack / damage rolls
Male dhampir Reliquarian of Urgathoa 5 | hp 36/38 [15 TEMP] | AC 1719, T 11, FF 16 | Fort +5, Ref +2 [b]+4[/, Will +6 (+2 vs. mind-affecting and disease, -1 vs. pos. energy) | Init +1 | Necro. points 3/6, Trans. points 2/3
Balon will channel energy on the creature, hoping to deal a bit of damage and also make it sick.
Excluding all the nearby allies.
channel negative:1d6 ⇒ 6Will save DC 15 or sickened for 3 rounds.
Male Gnome Summoner 9 [ HP 84/84 | AC 22/14/19 | Fort +10, Ref +10, Will +10 (+2 vs. illusions) | Init +4 | Perception +10] {mage armor} Summons-V 3/9 - {bralani 84/84 } Whiskers 66/66 AC27 {I summoned, -1 neg level }
Whenever this is convenient or on his next turn...
"Sorry Eolowyn, I was distracted by Whiskers being mauled and had to summon a creature to fight. The woman dropped, I am not sure if she is dead. There are still two Octopoids. Fire straight south, as it is on the railing."
He steps back into the stairwell for what cover he can find and summons an eagle on the back side of the krakenoid.
woman.[/b]
Can't Wembly do SMII? If so, he should be getting 1-3 Giant Eagles, or a choice from the SMII table (this might even be a case for a squid or octopus!)
If she finds out that the spellcaster is disabled can I use the perception check for devilfish 2? Assuming yes here are my attack / damage rolls
Yes, perception was used against the Devilfish #2
Hyrgan tries to get away once more, with a 5' step, so does not provoke.
The eagle is summoned, and attacks, but misses three times.
eagle hover check:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Hiko then fires her crossbow at the big beast, but she also just misses.
Eolowyn gambles, and attempts to hit the devilfish as well.
miss chance: 51+ to hit:1d100 ⇒ 60
Again, she pulls off an archery miracle, and hits her target. This finishes off the beast. As her arrow hits, the sparklies in her eyes finally clear, and she can see the thing falling off the side of the ship.
Balon channels, hurting the devilfish,(Devilfish will save:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18(wow)) which is not sickened, and also finishes off the diviner.
1: Balon, 2: Hyrgan:1d2 ⇒ 1
The creature then attacks Balon.
tentacles:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17damage:3d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5, 4) + 4 = 19 and then it drops the unconscious form of the dhampir, expecting a tasty lunch later.
Party is up.
Balon Stabilize: DC17:1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
Male dhampir Reliquarian of Urgathoa 5 | hp 36/38 [15 TEMP] | AC 1719, T 11, FF 16 | Fort +5, Ref +2 [b]+4[/, Will +6 (+2 vs. mind-affecting and disease, -1 vs. pos. energy) | Init +1 | Necro. points 3/6, Trans. points 2/3
Hiko, I don't think rebuke death actually affects Balon, unfortunately, because he's treated as an undead creature for effects based on positive energy. But, this doesn't specifically say it uses positive energy. I think it might have to be a GM call. Silbeg, any thoughts?
I have to agree. The text says "living creature" on the spell-like ability, which does provoke. I will let Hiko change her action, since she will know that. Also, Hiko, are you expecting to tumble to get to him? The devilfish have shown themselves to have very good reach.
Wembly, if the birds are moving, they can only attack once. If you use your SLA again, you'd get two new birds, that can attack each 3 times. Which did you do?
hp 68/76 Ac 24 T 15 FF 19 (incl +3 from Barkskin)| Init +9 (+4 in forest / +2 underground) | F+10 R+15 W+6 (+2 vs enchantments +3 vs evil outsiders, evasion)| Perception +16 (+4 in forest, +2 underground, +2 vs humans&undead, +6 vs evil outsiders) | Reroll 1/1
Male Gnome Summoner 9 [ HP 84/84 | AC 22/14/19 | Fort +10, Ref +10, Will +10 (+2 vs. illusions) | Init +4 | Perception +10] {mage armor} Summons-V 3/9 - {bralani 84/84 } Whiskers 66/66 AC27 {I summoned, -1 neg level }
Not sure that Wembly can call off the Eagles since he cannot speak to them. Unless someone in the party objects he will have them continue to attack each round with hover or 5' or fly as needed.
Male dhampir Reliquarian of Urgathoa 5 | hp 36/38 [15 TEMP] | AC 1719, T 11, FF 16 | Fort +5, Ref +2 [b]+4[/, Will +6 (+2 vs. mind-affecting and disease, -1 vs. pos. energy) | Init +1 | Necro. points 3/6, Trans. points 2/3
Just checking, but is this the last combat of the scenario? I would like to use Balon this weekend at a convention if we can finish up here. I just got a custom mini in the mail for him that I am itching to use. The one on the right, if you can see it
We are just about done, yes. I will try and get the chronicles out as soon as we are done.
Also, I misread that you hadn't added the flank bonus in for the eagles, Wembly, so they got two more hits, for 10 damage. This doesn't finish the beast, yet, but...
The eagles manage to finish off the second devilfish. Hiko then touches Balon with her Infernal Healing (saving him).
Checking out the boat, you notice several buckets laying around, containing the remnants of chum. It looks like Uncle Guaril was trying to attract sharks (or something), and got something worse, to his demise.
In the discussion thread, please give me your name, PFS#, faction, and day job roll, please. I will be making the boon rolls there as well. I will report the game, and send chronicles, as soon as I have this information on everyone! We'll be wrapping this up pretty soon.
After looking around the ship a little more, (Taking 10 for a 20) Hyrgan says "Let's get Guaril loaded up into one of the rowboats and take him back to see if he can be raised from the dead."
Nothing of any particular interest is on the ship. There is some gear, including some potions of CMW, but you are just finishing up. Balon can heal himself up, and others can heal by means of the potions, etc. No more charges needed.
When the group decides on their plan, we'll move on.
Male dhampir Reliquarian of Urgathoa 5 | hp 36/38 [15 TEMP] | AC 1719, T 11, FF 16 | Fort +5, Ref +2 [b]+4[/, Will +6 (+2 vs. mind-affecting and disease, -1 vs. pos. energy) | Init +1 | Necro. points 3/6, Trans. points 2/3
After four rounds, Balon awakens. "I... well, it seems that we did not ALL die. That's very good... I am not ready to make my way to the Pallid Princess's arms quite yet. However, our leader is deceased. We should definitely return his body to the lodge to get him raised."
hp 68/76 Ac 24 T 15 FF 19 (incl +3 from Barkskin)| Init +9 (+4 in forest / +2 underground) | F+10 R+15 W+6 (+2 vs enchantments +3 vs evil outsiders, evasion)| Perception +16 (+4 in forest, +2 underground, +2 vs humans&undead, +6 vs evil outsiders) | Reroll 1/1
"This seems like a good idea... Do we have any idea why he was here in the first place? It seems like an odd place to be... One last question though, should we stow the rowboat and sail this boat back into town or do we leave the large boat and take the rowboat instead?"
With this question left for everyone to ponder, Hiko starts to clean up some of the blood and spilled buckets of chum. Even if they were to leave to boat it would be polite to leave it clean...
The team cleans up, and solemnly makes their way back to Aaqir al'Hakam.
The faction leader shakes his head when he sees them dragging the corpse of the Sczarni leader back.
"Every investment is a gamble, and it looks like 'Uncle Guaril's' didn't pay off the dividends that he expected. He wanted to let his enemies see him in a moment of weakness, allow them to strike and taste blood, then lure them toward a trap while they think they’re winning. It appears that he let them taste too much blood on this night. It was good that his heavily armed friends, " al'Hakam nods to you five, " were there in time to avenge his death, and bring his body back to me."
"Speaking of deals and mutual backscratching, you should know that Guaril and I have nearly finished one to help us perform the other. he got a little too ambitious in Varisia and made a few enemies we didn't intend to unleash, and that’s made staying in business as we are… less than wise. Fortunately, I was looking for talent like his, and he was not really in a position to say no.
"That’s not to say we are breaking up the family business—hardly the case. This is just a mutually beneficial marriage of two honest enterprises in which everyone gets a juicy cut—so long as we play nice with our proverbial in-laws. Be prepared to be even more upstanding than usual, but be ready to do things the old fashioned way. This is the start of something big."
Unfortunately Guaril's death means that The Exchange did not succeed at its secondary condition, so Balon does not get the 2nd PP
The adventure concludes on the final day of festivities, when the First Lady of Laws announces Grint Basatrel as the new member of the Grand Council. After the new councilor takes the stage to thank Diobel and the High Council for their trust, the crowd gradually disperses to fit in a bit more city-funded celebration. Venture-Captain Drandle Dreng, ever looking the part of a blind beggar, sidles up alongside the PCs to chat.
“And so ends an election and begins a political career. I’m pleased that the High Council chose Grint, as he’s amenable to working with the Society. It also sounds as though he’s not the only one with friends in high places; I hear several of our close allies owe you their thanks, and they’ve already begun paying off that debt with a fewer presents delivered to the Grand Lodge with your names on them. Well done. The Society’s strength is not measured by the enemies it defeats but by the friends it keeps.”
With a concealed wave goodbye, Dreng stumbles off into the crowd once more, his alms bowl held high as he listens for more rumors of note.
hp 68/76 Ac 24 T 15 FF 19 (incl +3 from Barkskin)| Init +9 (+4 in forest / +2 underground) | F+10 R+15 W+6 (+2 vs enchantments +3 vs evil outsiders, evasion)| Perception +16 (+4 in forest, +2 underground, +2 vs humans&undead, +6 vs evil outsiders) | Reroll 1/1
Eolowyn sighs heavily "I just hope that the Society will now finally send me into the wilds again. These city assignments are not what pleases me. Although it pleased me to work with you. May Desna light your paths and that we may meet again"
Thanks a lot for running this one GM, hard earned victories are the best!
Male dhampir Reliquarian of Urgathoa 5 | hp 36/38 [15 TEMP] | AC 1719, T 11, FF 16 | Fort +5, Ref +2 [b]+4[/, Will +6 (+2 vs. mind-affecting and disease, -1 vs. pos. energy) | Init +1 | Necro. points 3/6, Trans. points 2/3
"I am sorry that I could not keep Master Karela alive, but I take heart in knowing that the society has the resources to bring him back to the realm of the living."
