PbP GameDay 4: DM Sfounder's Serpent's Rise (Inactive)

Game Master Chris Marsh

"There's likely a protective ward on the door, but be my guest I suppose.

Was Joliryn able to see anything through the mail slot? Knowing how many enemies, and where they are would be helpful before combat, although all this talking likely took the surpise out of it.

Sorry, I missed that you looked through the slot.

Joliryn opens the mail slot and a single piece of paper falls out towards you. Before anyone can stop themselves, someone looks at the paper. It explodes instantly.

Everyone make a DC 14 REF to take half of FORCE DMG: 6d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 1, 4, 6) = 20
It blows the door wide open.

This tall library is ringed by a walkway around its perimeter, which provides access to a second level of towering bookshelves. A broad Qadiran rug leads to a short pedestal within a tall glass case that itself sits within an inscribed circle—all cordoned off by a velvet rope suspended by brass poles. A strange armillary pulses with energy from atop the pedestal. Several plush chairs and a few low tables bearing curiosities and curios line the lower floor, and two decorative suits of armor stand at attention, each with a crossbow resting against its shoulder. Heatless torches blaze with remarkably even light in sconces throughout the room, and a tall pendulum clock on the eastern wall ticks each passing second.

Inside you see a man, ready, wearing a look of absolute fury on his face. He is already casting a spell...

322: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Joliryn: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Marnarius: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Rataji: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Gazwyr: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Zurnzal: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Aram Zey: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

You guys can reorder yourselves in the hallway.

Initiative Repost:

Joliryn: Go!
Aram Zey: TBD
Marnarius: TBD
322: TBD
Gazwyr: TBD
Rataji: TBD
Zurnzal: TBD

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

"Dammit; Wolona's gonna owe us for takin' our trapsmith!"

Is it possible to roll spellcraft in order to recognize the spell being cast? If it's offensive is closing the door a viable option?

It's actually just flavor. He isn't casting yet.

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I see... then he hopefully only casts once... but that means we are in a pretty bad position for a fireball... XD

Reflex DC14: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 HP 50/60
"And that is how dragons open doors." with a hint of admiration in his voice ...

Relex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
"Looks like I ruined our surprise entrance."

She quaffs her potion and draws her sword after dodging the blast.
CSW: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1, 6) + 3 = 12

"But at least we know my Intel was good."

current hp 49/59

Reflex Save, DC 14: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

"What did you do?" 322 tries to shake the ringing from her ears. Then she casts one of her healing spells on herself.

CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"Foul and wretched Aspis baffoons! You DARE face me, ARAM ZEY! You shall know failure and ruin before I am done."

The wizard casts a spell as time itself seems to speed up around you. Will Save DC 20 or be Slowed

Joliryn: Heal
Aram Zey: Slow
Marnarius: TBD
322: Cures
Gazwyr: Go
Rataji: Go
Zurnzal: Go!

Will DC20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 Sooooo Cloooose
Round 1 Slowed; Run HP 56/66
Gazwyr will slowly run into the room ...

Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Spellcraft check: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

Damn!

Rataji feels the spell take hold and curses under his breath before countering with a spell of his own in order to dispell the previous effect.

Casting Haste, no movement due to staggered, also, Marnarious get near him, I've got a little ace up my sleeve I think

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Marnarious easily shrugs off the wizards spell as he moves into the room before him.
He draws his bow as he runs, and pauses to study his target before he fires. Swift action Studied Target, +4 for humans.
Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 4 + 1 = 15

Edit: Forgot the Reflex
Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Edit: Leaders spell must have snuck in while I was posting. Hasted Attack:
Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 4 + 1 = 34
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 + 1 = 17

Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 + 1 = 22
Damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 8) + 10 = 26

That was kind of my working idea. I figured that I could fire arrow until I got close enough to use my sword.. pending any major tactics changes by the group. Does the dragon have any breath weapons that I need to be concerned about before I close with the wizard??

I'm going to Grapple Zey's stupid face if I can get there :P

Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Zurnzal's killer instincts heighten enough to resist the spell. Then the leader's spell of speed makes him even faster. He quickly prepares himself for a grappling mode and dashes in hold down the vile Pathfinder wizard.

Swift action Martial Flexibility for Improved Grapple. 2 MF left!

Grapple @ Zey: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 1 = 21

He is a wizard, that may still work.

Action explodes in the library. The slow spell takes effect, and is quickly countered by Rataji. Marnarius launches arrows that slam into the wizard. Zurnzal rushes in and gets the Master of Spells in a massive bearhug. The dragon lumbers into the room, ready to tear the man to jerky.

Joliryn: Go!
Aram Zey: TBD
Marnarius: TBD
322: TBD
Gazwyr: TBD
Rataji: TBD
Zurnzal: TBD

Marnarious I'm going to give you a telekinetic thrust sending you in melee with Zey (and giving you an free attack...) so get out your sword pls. ALso, Gazwyr, note that haste dispells slow so you can move and act normally as does everyone else who fails the will save like Rataji did

Will vs Slow (DC 20): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Shaking off whatever Aram Zey attempted to do, she rushes into the room, cursing her small halfling legs.

Double Move

As the agents rush into the room, clicks and twangs sound as traps go off.  The suites of armor lift their crossbows.  One actually fires a bolt at Zurnzal Trap: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 the bolt includes a tanglefoot bag which explodes over the wizard and his enemy.  Make a reflex save DC 15.

Suddenly a SECOND Aram Zey appears up above.  This one looks like his skin is turned to stone, but the sneer is unmistakable. "You worthless wretches.  You'll DIE for this.  I can't believe the Consortium would send CHILDREN.  He weaves a spell that causes the glass case holding the Sky Key to shiver.  Lightning erupts on Marnarius (REF DC 23 for Half) and arcs to Zurnzal, Joliryn, and Gawzyr (REF DC 21 for half).  The lightning causes 11d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 6, 1, 6, 5, 6, 4, 3, 3) = 41 DMG.

Zurnzal: Go

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Damnation! curses Rataji as he points his finger at Aram Zey and sends a bolt of lighting towards him just before hiding out of the room!

"Get out of there! Let him come to us!"

Lightning bolt: 7d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 5, 2, 6, 6) = 28Ref save DC18 for half

5 ft step inside, cast lightning bolt, move out of the room

Edit: forgot my reflex save before it seems.. I thought I had posted it in a previous edit but I don't see it anywhere

Reflex save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Reflex DC21: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Round 2 Breath Weapon
Gazwyr uses his breath weapon against the second wizard ...
Acid: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 1, 6) = 16 Reflex DC15 for half Recharge: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Then drinks his Cure Serious Wounds Potion
CSW: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 8, 4) + 3 = 23 HP 59/66

Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Sizzling and jerking, Marnarious is fried and smoking where he stands.
Really dont think that the whole melee thing is going to work out now.. That REALLY FREAKING HURT

Marnarious dives back out the door, still barely able to stand from the electricity strike. As soon as he reaches what he prays is a safe distance, he starts drinking potions.

Cure Serious Wounds: 2d8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 1 = 8

I have one more potion after this. If I survive long enough to get it into me, I am going to guess that my only option is going to be a suicide archery charge unless anyone has any better ideas?

322 pulls a small lantern out of her pack and starts to light it.

Reflex vs DC21: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Joliryn watches as her skin burns, the smell of charred hair fills her nose and she cries in agony.

Current Health:8, yep, 8 health.

Rataji blasts the REAL Aram Zey with a lightning bolt REF: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23. The wizard dodges most of it. "Pathetic! You'd still be trainees under me.". His insult is sandwiched between another attack, dragon's breath! REF: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12, and takes the full brunt of it! Marnarius prepares his soul for an archery charge.

Joliryn: double move
Aram Zey: Wizard stuff
Marnarius: Heal
322: Go
Gazwyr: Breath Weapon
Rataji: Lightning Bolt
Zurnzal: Go

hey didn't we buy a new cure wand? Or was that voted down?

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That was voted down, feel free to say 'I told you so' Rataji.

Sorry, I'll post later this afternoon!

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322 enters the room and decides to play defense.

@GM: How high is the walkway Zey is on? Think I may go bold and daring if it's low enough :)

Well, if someone wants to be thrown at Zet and get a free atatck Rataji can do it (if zey is between 40 feet of the person being thrown). That said, dispelling his flight would be a great boon, but using the scroll Rataji has could be a bit risky. Anyway next round Rataji tries to cast his scroll of flight on Zurnzal or Gazwyr if they come near him. Hopefully Zurn can tackle Zey while the dragon should have enough attacks to get rid of his stoneskin (I suppose he looks stony because of that)

oops, 15' sorry

Rataji, how does that work? I can do 1d8+6+2d6 on a single sword strike, but each strike does another 1d6 back to me. Bad part of this is we have to find a way to circumvent the stoneskin spell first in order to be truly effective.

15? Poo... can't Acrobatics that.

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Zurnzal double moves up the stairs getting right in Zey's ugly, stupid face.

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Joliryn: Go!
Aram Zey: TBD
Marnarius: TBD
322: TBD
Gazwyr: TBD
Rataji: TBD
Zurnzal: TBD

Nursing her wounds after the electrical assault, Joliryn mutters a few words and disappears from sight.
Cast Invisibility and moved toward the southern stairs.

Rataji, how does that work? I can do 1d8+6+2d6 on a single sword strike, but each strike does another 1d6 back to me. Bad part of this is we have to find a way to circumvent the stoneskin spell first in order to be truly effective.

Works as detailed below

"You think me an apprentice you consortium flunkie?! I see you plan as day. Invisibility won't fool me for a second!" To spite Joliryn he begins to cast a devastating powerful evocation spell that would likely take out half the team.... except the Dispel counter works like a charm abjuration.

No joke, that would have likely been 2 moves from check mate, extremely high DC save, can get most of you, and 11d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 5, 3, 1, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 2) = 39 dmg on a fail. Best Dispel Magic use ever.

Aram ROARS in anger at his spell being foiled.

Joliryn: Go!
Aram Zey: Foiled
Marnarius: Go
322: Go
Gazwyr: Go
Rataji: Go
Zurnzal: Go

I would like this to happen as the last turn in this round. Not sure what area effects the rest can cause, but I don't want to be in the way of them! Perhaps I can even get flanking on this somehow.. that would add another +2/2d6 to my attack.

Marnarious drinks down his last potion and draws his sword as he moves to the tunnel mouth "DO IT" he screams at Rataji, looking up that the hated Aram Zey Swift action Studied Target. "You will pay for your crimes, wizard!"
Cure Serious: 2d8 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 1 = 10

"That's the attitude every agent should sport! Marnarious I commend you for your dedication, now go and make the Consortium proud!" exclaims Rataji while sending the burly fighter hurling towards Aram zey!

Move cast telekinetic charge on Marnarious sending him in CC with Zey (hoping he's standing near something solid)Edit: after some consideration I don't think I can 5 ft step back since Rataji probably needs to see Zey in order to throw Marnarious at him

You can't 5' step if you moved earlier in the round. I'll assume you want to stick with the plan, just without the 5' step after.

The wizard's eyes go wide as the agent streaks towards him. He tries to stab awkwardly with his dagger AoO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 and nicks the man for DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 1. It pales compared to the damage Marnarius causes! Aram is now bleeding profusely, and the widen eyes don't return. He knows this is to the death...

Joliryn: Go!
Aram Zey: Foiled
Marnarius: Dash
322: Go
Gazwyr: Go
Rataji: Cast
Zurnzal: Go

@Marnarious: I was on mobile when I posted last night and couldn't move myself on the map, but I should be where X is. I think Rataji understood and moved you appropriately. Plus side is that you got a flanking bonus, too, which is now moot since the GM announced your success :)

Grinning at the now surrounded Zey, Zurnzal smiles. "This is gonna feel good.", the half-orc moving to grab the Society wizard.

Move action to use my 2nd to last Martial Flexibility to gain Improved Grapple and Chokehold, which I can use next round if my grapple is successful :)

Grapple @ Zey: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 20

My CMB is 13 for Grapple in case Zey tries to concentrate for a non-somatic spell to cast

Awesome! that means that in addition to the rest of the damage, he takes Precision: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 This may not be such a suicide charge after all!!!

322 desparately wants to finish the man by freezing him from the inside, but feels that caution is proving to be the better course for this foe.

Keep those up, 322! Those will make or break the battle! Although I'm hoping his spell will fizzle ala angry half-orc hug :)

Well, thankfully that dispel happened, I fully expected to start narrating the my death throes when I clicked on this game.

Zurnzal gets his hands on Aram's neck!

Joliryn: Go!
Aram Zey: Foiled
Marnarius: Dash
322: Ready...
Gazwyr: Go
Rataji: Cast
Zurnzal: Grab

You and me both, Joliryn!!!

I was mildly worried with our horrible start to combat, but nothing like teamwork and clutch rolls!