M Human Cleric 10 HP 89 / 73; Channel 4/7; AC 24 Touch 13 FF 21; CMD 21; Bit of Luck 7 / 8
ROUND 1
Val takes in the situation at a glance...if they can clear the field quickly, they can stop the robed one from freeing whatever is in the cage. With the two beasts grappled they'll be less able to dodge...
He quickly removed his Star Knife holy symbol from his neck, mutters a quick prayer to Desna, and the symbol catches with holy flame. He shouts a war cry, and mimics spiking the holy symbol to the ground...and a pillar of holy fire lances down from the sky, seeming to follow the motion and engulfing the grappled duo!
Temporary Usage: Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, Headband of Alluring Charisma +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +1 ### NG Human Male (Mwangi-Sargavan) Heavens Oracle 10 ### HP: 73/73 ### Fort: +7 6 ### Refl: +7 6 ### Will: +10 9 ### AC: 25/23 20 ### T.AC: 12 ### FF.AC: 23/21 18 ### CMB: +8 ### CMD: 20 ### Move: 20' ### Init: +3
The preceding events in a round:
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Dungeon Master S wrote:
You strike out for the Menagerie. A shifting mass of tents and canvas tarpaulins covering dozens of pens and enclosures of varying sizes is pressed up against the lodge’s western wall. Wagons bearing food and supplies brought in from the city are parked nearby. Other wagons contain caged enclosures like those that used in a traveling circus.
Larger tents cover metal cages of enormous size. To the east, the grass is compacted from regular foot traffic to the training grounds. A trio of creatures run amok in the menagerie area. They're humanoid looking beasts. Two of them wear robs, but the third looks like a warrior of skill bearing a longsword and shield.
When they see you the warrior and a robed one move to meet you while the other stays behind trying to open a cage which contains a massive beast.
Faeron - PFS wrote:
Faeron moves behind a tent and hides.
Dungeon Master S wrote:
The enemy closes with confidence.
The robed one who stayed behind tries to jimmy the lock, but doesn't spring it yet.
The robed one approaching takes out a scroll and castes a spell
The warrior creature uses his new-found speed and closes.
Angrid Luin wrote:
Angrid rises up into the air to get a full view of the battlefield.
Angrid, not wanting to deal with an escalating encounter decides to give the two spellcasters something to think about. Drawing a small octopus tentacle, he says a quick incantation, and with the right motions draws up a large area of black, writhing tentacles from the abyss.
Dungeon Master S wrote:
The tentacles erupt from the ground and snare the two casters!
Dor'heana Carva'hal--Val PFS wrote:
ROUND 1
Val takes in the situation at a glance...if they can clear the field quickly, they can stop the robed one from freeing whatever is in the cage. With the two beasts grappled they'll be less able to dodge...
He quickly removed his Star Knife holy symbol from his neck, mutters a quick prayer to Desna, and the symbol catches with holy flame. He shouts a war cry, and mimics spiking the holy symbol to the ground...and a pillar of holy fire lances down from the sky, seeming to follow the motion and engulfing the grappled duo!
Donning the smoking symbol again, he limbers his bow...
Omrax the Bold wrote:
Omrax will stride boldly forth, towards the warrior looking creature. His eyes with grim determination, as if he has waited his life for this moment.
"By the might of the Inheritor, I will smite thee! You shall perish for your crimes and the evil you have wrought."
Just the three of those winged creatures that caught the whole convocation by surprise. Hopefully there aren't any others of their ilk lurking nearby...
Zefnir slowly strides forth in Omrax's wake. Just walking for now as a Move.
Stopping a fairly discrete distance away, Zefnir raises his hands on high (one of them with the buckler resting upon his forearm, at the ready) and intones, "In the names of the Wandering Dreamer, the Ever-Fire of the Dawn, the Eternal Judge of All, the Dual Coupling of Sky and Sea, and the Watchful Guardian of the Woods- let the Heavens themselves give their blessings to our task!"
Zefnir casts Bless as a Standard (-1 1st level spell) with himself as the source point for the Bless. All Allies within 50 feet of him gets a +1 morale bonus to Attacks and Saves versus Fear effects, if applicable.
Val brings down the fires of Heaven singing one and severely burning the other. Omrax dashes forth and brings his own brand of holy power forth. Finally, to round it out Zefnir does the same.
DM Mistake before, the baddies are too far apart for a flame strike to hit both. I'm assuming you want the one trying to open the door (and who failed his save.)
Faeron bides his time while the creatures act. The closer robed creature snarls as he abandons the lock and tries a spell of his own Concentration:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22, but loses the spell.
The second robed creature tries the same,Concentration:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16 but gets the same results.
The armed foe takes it to Omrax and swings hard ATK:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30, but by virtue of the Inheritor he misses
Baddies: Not much
Faeron: Go
Angrad: Go
Omrax: Go
Val: Go
Zefnir: Go
Male Human Gunslinger (pistolero) 5 / Slayer (Sniper) 5, HP 85/91, Init: +10*, AC:28 T:18 FF:21, CMD: 28, Fort:13 Ref:17 Will:8, Perc:+17, 19 v traps, Grit: 3/3
Faeron five foot steps out from behind the tent and fires three shots at the nearest creature.
Not sure what the results of the stealth roll last round were. If the first shot is a sneak attack, deadly range and studied target trigger. If not, subtract 1d6 + 7 damage from the first attack, and 2 from to-hit and damage from the second two attacks.
Omrax brings his paladin-edge down upon the draconic figure with such force that the blade neatly cleaves his foe in two. The others, despite their current situation, stare in horror.
Baddies: Not much
Faeron: BLAM
Angrad: Arcane Power!
Omrax: Holy crap!
Val: Go
Zefnir: Go
Temporary Usage: Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, Headband of Alluring Charisma +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +1 ### NG Human Male (Mwangi-Sargavan) Heavens Oracle 10 ### HP: 73/73 ### Fort: +7 6 ### Refl: +7 6 ### Will: +10 9 ### AC: 25/23 20 ### T.AC: 12 ### FF.AC: 23/21 18 ### CMB: +8 ### CMD: 20 ### Move: 20' ### Init: +3
First kill goes to the Paladin, assisted by Gunslinger-Slayer:
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Dungeon Master S wrote:
Val brings down the fires of Heaven singing one and severely burning the other. Omrax dashes forth and brings his own brand of holy power forth. Finally, to round it out Zefnir does the same.
Faeron - PFS wrote:
Faeron delays, expecting the warrior will continue to close distance.
Dungeon Master S wrote:
Faeron bides his time while the creatures act. The closer robed creature snarls as he abandons the lock and tries a spell of his own, but loses the spell.
The second robed creature tries the same, but gets the same results.
The armed foe takes it to Omrax and swings hard, but by virtue of the Inheritor he misses
Angrid Luin wrote:
Angrid activates his ring of invisibility and moves closer to combat.
The Black Tentacles continue to writhe and lash out at the two casters.
Faeron - PFS wrote:
Faeron five foot steps out from behind the tent and fires three shots at the nearest creature.
Dungeon Master S wrote:
Faeron gets the drop on the wyvaran focusing on Omrax. His shots ring out on the unsuspecting target.
Meanwhile Angrad's spell continues to harry the others, keeping them out of the fight.
Omrax the Bold wrote:
Omrax will smile in relief at the missed swing, thanking the Inheritor.
"You had your chance. Now, by the Inheritor, take your punishment." He takes his second swing.
Dungeon Master S wrote:
Omrax brings his paladin-edge down upon the draconic figure with such force that the blade neatly cleaves his foe in two. The others, despite their current situation, stare in horror.
Dor'heana Carva'hal--Val PFS wrote:
ROUND 2
Val gives a brief bark of laughter at Ormax's and Faerun's antics. He then calls upon Desna's Divine Favor to guide his bow
Seeing that the armed creature was dealt with thoroughly by both sword and gunshot, Zefnir decides that he should also take to the air after Luin.
Fly Skill:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9. Zefnir shakily takes to the air by flying 30' straight up, then flies another 30' westward once again. double move for now.
Unseen Servant, Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Nondetection, See Invisibility
LN M Elf HP 79/79; AC 26 T 23 FF 17 CMB +4 CMD 17; F+9 R+9 W+9 (+11 ench); Init+8(+12) Perc+8(10); Fly 30', Swim 5', Move 15'; Prescience 12/12; Blood Pool 6/12; Bloat 2/2; leaches 1/1; ArcBond 1/1; Rod(Daze) 3/3; Rod(Ext) 2/3; PoP1 2/3
Black tentacles care nothing for your spell casters!
Prescience:1d20 ⇒ 18
Talking down from above, Angrid says "Now may be the time for a little diplomacy. They may surrender and give us information on whats going on. I could probably dismiss the effect before they are truly dead. If they don't immediately agree just kill them, we have very little time to waste while they think."
Angrid then takes a double move forward and watches the poor predicament that his enemy is in.
Black tentacles continue to probe and prod all within their grasp.
BT Grapple:1d20 + 15 + 4 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 27Using Prescience roll BT Grapple:18 + 15 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 43 BT DMG:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Male Half Elf -Paladin 14 AC31/T14 /F30/CMD28| Hp 144/144 | Fort:+23;Ref:+16;Will+19(27) |Percept.+10 | Init.+3. { }
Omrax will flick the ichor from his blade as he strides forward (double move).
"Quickly now. We offer you surrender, but you shall be justly tried and punished for your crimes.
Who sent you and from whence are they launching these attacks?
M Human Cleric 10 HP 89 / 73; Channel 4/7; AC 24 Touch 13 FF 21; CMD 21; Bit of Luck 7 / 8
ROUND 3
Val takes 2shots, trusting his training and Desna's blessing
Hunters eye trait=ignore 1st range increment. Shoot the one I flame struck until dead then move on. Current conditions: bless, divine favor =+4 hit +3 dam
Male Half Elf -Paladin 14 AC31/T14 /F30/CMD28| Hp 144/144 | Fort:+23;Ref:+16;Will+19(27) |Percept.+10 | Init.+3. { }
Omrax nods to Faeron in agreement.
"Aye Sir Faeron. He appeared to be made of stouter stuff than he was based upon how quickly he dropped.
It seems unlikely these other two have the decency to surrender and will perish in their guilt."
Temporary Usage: Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, Headband of Alluring Charisma +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +1 ### NG Human Male (Mwangi-Sargavan) Heavens Oracle 10 ### HP: 73/73 ### Fort: +7 6 ### Refl: +7 6 ### Will: +10 9 ### AC: 25/23 20 ### T.AC: 12 ### FF.AC: 23/21 18 ### CMB: +8 ### CMD: 20 ### Move: 20' ### Init: +3
Another one bites the dust...:
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Angrid Luin wrote:
Talking down from above, Angrid says "Now may be the time for a little diplomacy. They may surrender and give us information on whats going on. I could probably dismiss the effect before they are truly dead. If they don't immediately agree just kill them, we have very little time to waste while they think."
Angrid then takes a double move forward and watches the poor predicament that his enemy is in.
Black tentacles continue to probe and prod all within their grasp.
Omrax the Bold wrote:
Omrax will flick the ichor from his blade as he strides forward.
"Quickly now. We offer you surrender, but you shall be justly tried and punished for your crimes. Who sent you and from whence are they launching these attacks?
He considers the likelihood of these creatures and expects they will choose poorly.
Dungeon Master S wrote:
The enemy's reaction is predictable. They don't even respond. You're not entirely sure they even understand the language.
Faeron - PFS wrote:
Faeron moves forward as well.
Omrax, I fear the only one of these creatures we may have been able to keep prisoner is the one you just split in two...
Dor'heana Carva'hal--Val PFS wrote:
ROUND 3
Val takes 2shots, trusting his training and Desna's blessing
Omrax the Bold wrote:
Omrax nods to Faeron in agreement.
"Aye Sir Faeron. He appeared to be made of stouter stuff than he was based upon how quickly he dropped. It seems unlikely these other two have the decency to surrender and will perish in their guilt."
Dungeon Master S wrote:
Val's two arrows land true and drop the wyvaran. The final one shows no signs of surrendering.
"At the very least, these creatures will not be freeing any more of the menagerie to prey upon our fellows.". Zefnir flies forward, moving another 30 feet, before stopping at his current point. Fly Skill:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Unable to hover on place, Zefnir drops unceremoniously to the ground at 30 feet below. Acrobatics Skill:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19. May opt to take an immediate acrobatics reroll as needed due to Cat Burglar Boots.
Finding himself prone upon the ground, Zefnir stands back up as another move action, dusting himself off as he does so. Non-Lethal falling damage:1d6 ⇒ 3 and Lethal falling damage:1d6 ⇒ 1 taken. Still haven't got the hang of flying in midair...
Unseen Servant, Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Nondetection, See Invisibility
LN M Elf HP 79/79; AC 26 T 23 FF 17 CMB +4 CMD 17; F+9 R+9 W+9 (+11 ench); Init+8(+12) Perc+8(10); Fly 30', Swim 5', Move 15'; Prescience 12/12; Blood Pool 6/12; Bloat 2/2; leaches 1/1; ArcBond 1/1; Rod(Daze) 3/3; Rod(Ext) 2/3; PoP1 2/3
You flew 30ft. I don't think you need to make a fly check. If you had moved less than half speed (5 or 10ft) then you would need a DC 10 check. If you didn't move at all then the DC would be 15 to hover. Correct?
I misspoke last night. The menagerie is in the South, which is now Yellow.
Seeing the situation is dire, the draconic figure tries one last time to cast a spell, and fails. Concentration:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 He knows his end is nigh.
Baddies: Still not much
Faeron: Go
Angrad: Go
Omrax: Go
Val: Go
Zefnir: Go
Male Half Elf -Paladin 14 AC31/T14 /F30/CMD28| Hp 144/144 | Fort:+23;Ref:+16;Will+19(27) |Percept.+10 | Init.+3. { }
Unable to release the enemy, but not willing to strike a helpless foe, Omrax will move to the cage and ensure the door is secured.
I almost feel like this is a James Bond villan time reversed. We run off in a hurry to fight something
else and leave this creature here and hope he does not miraculously escape.:P
He made his choice. If this one will not recant there are others requesting our assistance. We cannot dally here long.
"While I respect your honorable choice, it is also delaying his death and extending his.....torment. However, we are wasting time and I would rather not let some innocent wander into my creations."
Though shalt not break the rules of Evil Overlords. Also, lets kill him so we can check there bodies for clues and loot.
Spoken like a bloatmage should! Omrax looks quickly at the cage and sees that inside is a massive spiky dinosaur! If the lock had been opened, this fight would have been MUCH different. Thankfully it's still solidly locked.
Despite the damage caused thus far, the wyvaran has plenty of fight left.
Baddies: Still not much
Faeron: Go
Angrad: Magic
Omrax: Move and secure
Val: Go
Zefnir: Go
Faeron's first shot is fired calmy. The bullet leaves little of the enemy's head left.
Out of initiative.
Treasure on the warrior:
+1 breastplate, +1 heavy steel shield, +2 longsword, belt of giant strength +2, cloak of resistance +2, ring of protection +1, locked gauntlet
Treasure on robed:
scroll of haste, scroll of false life x2, wand of
protection from arrows (5 charges)x2; morningstar,
amulet of natural armor +1 x2, cloak of resistance +2 x2, headband
of alluring charisma +2 x2, ring of protection +1 x2
There's trouble EVERYWHERE. You do spy Venture-Captain Janiff Ivulxtin. He sees you and shouts over the din, "See those civilians over there? Get them the HELL OUT OF HERE! The agents over there are just standing around like idiots!"
Indeed you see a group of scared and bewildered people not dressed for combat. With them are a group of Pathfinder field agents milling about. They don't seem to be going anywhere.
Unseen Servant, Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Nondetection, See Invisibility
LN M Elf HP 79/79; AC 26 T 23 FF 17 CMB +4 CMD 17; F+9 R+9 W+9 (+11 ench); Init+8(+12) Perc+8(10); Fly 30', Swim 5', Move 15'; Prescience 12/12; Blood Pool 6/12; Bloat 2/2; leaches 1/1; ArcBond 1/1; Rod(Daze) 3/3; Rod(Ext) 2/3; PoP1 2/3
Angrid dismisses the black tentacles, recasts a heightened awareness, and regains the spell with a pearl of power. He then floats down to search the corpses for any hidden notes or clues as to their plan.
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Angrid grabs the two wands and the scrolls, leaving the others to ponder over any benefits of the other gear. I can roll the spellcrafts if you want
Looking to the civilians and then back to the party, Angrid says "This looks like a job for the more socially inclined of us. Laymens tend not to react well to my powerful figure." Angrid turns invisible again and say "I will keep an eye out for trouble while you talk sense into these folk."
It's been 1 minute since the end of the last fight, but about 10 minutes passes between each.
"“I’m quite confident that Professor Nigel Aldain can find his own way to the front gate. What gives you the right to order us about? You’re no venture-captains!” He's clearly not impressed with this tactic.
Male Human Gunslinger (pistolero) 5 / Slayer (Sniper) 5, HP 85/91, Init: +10*, AC:28 T:18 FF:21, CMD: 28, Fort:13 Ref:17 Will:8, Perc:+17, 19 v traps, Grit: 3/3
And I'm quite confident that Venture-Captain Ivulxtin just sent us over here specifically because you haven't yet escorted these civilians to safety. Don't make us waste more of his time, take care of it.
Male Half Elf -Paladin 14 AC31/T14 /F30/CMD28| Hp 144/144 | Fort:+23;Ref:+16;Will+19(27) |Percept.+10 | Init.+3. { }
Omrax is surprised by the insolence of this one.
Why? WHY you ask? Look around you. We are trying to stop the menace and you are not living
up to your pledge as a member of the Society. Explore, Report and COOPERATE!
That alone should be enough. But if it is not, Venture-Captain Janiff Ivulxtin himself sent us here to motivate you.
This is not about glory, but about honor and duty.
If these mean naught to you, then reconsider your membership in our great Society.
If a reroll is possible, even if burning a boon is needed. If we are done here, Omrax will not waste another minute and works to direct the citizens...himself if necessary.
Temporary Usage: Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, Headband of Alluring Charisma +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +1 ### NG Human Male (Mwangi-Sargavan) Heavens Oracle 10 ### HP: 73/73 ### Fort: +7 6 ### Refl: +7 6 ### Will: +10 9 ### AC: 25/23 20 ### T.AC: 12 ### FF.AC: 23/21 18 ### CMB: +8 ### CMD: 20 ### Move: 20' ### Init: +3
Mission complete:
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Dungeon Master S wrote:
Seeing the situation is dire, the draconic figure tries one last time to cast a spell, and fails. He knows his end is nigh.
Omrax the Bold wrote:
Unable to release the enemy, but not willing to strike a helpless foe, Omrax will move to the cage and ensure the door is secured.
He made his choice. If this one will not recant there are others requesting our assistance. We cannot dally here long.
Angrid Luin wrote:
Angrid, not wanting to waste any more resources than needed, pulls out his wand of magic missile (move action) and pot shots the stubborn caster.
The black tentacles continue their torment.
"While I respect your honorable choice, it is also delaying his death and extending his.....torment. However, we are wasting time and I would rather not let some innocent wander into my creations."
Dungeon Master S wrote:
Omrax looks quickly at the cage and sees that inside is a massive spiky dinosaur! If the lock had been opened, this fight would have been MUCH different. Thankfully it's still solidly locked.
Despite the damage caused thus far, the wyvaran has plenty of fight left.
Faeron - PFS wrote:
Sorry Omrax, he doesn't seem willing to give up.
Faeron steps closer and fires.
Dungeon Master S wrote:
Faeron's first shot is fired calmy. The bullet leaves little of the enemy's head left.
Out of initiative.
Angrid Luin wrote:
Angrid dismisses the black tentacles, recasts a heightened awareness, and regains the spell with a pearl of power. He then floats down to search the corpses for any hidden notes or clues as to their plan.
Angrid grabs the two wands and the scrolls, leaving the others to ponder over any benefits of the other gear. I can roll the spellcrafts if you want
Dor'heana Carva'hal--Val PFS wrote:
Val will take a Ring of Protection. During the brief lull, he will use two of his Pearls of Power (I and III) to recall a
Prayer and a Divine Favor.
Zefnir will give his compatriots a reassuring nod and says, "It may be for the best that things ended in this way. Even if they may not be able to truly understand our words, they were sapient and intellgent enough to surrender, if they had truly wished to do so. And we may have prevented more casualties by not letting them free this behemoth." , as he regards the creature in the cage at a fairly respectful distance.
We got trouble...:
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Faeron - PFS wrote:
Faeron looks around for any further signs of trouble.
Dungeon Master S wrote:
There's trouble EVERYWHERE. You do spy Venture-Captain Janiff Ivulxtin. He sees you and shouts over the din, "See those civilians over there? Get them the HELL OUT OF HERE! The agents over there are just standing around like idiots!"
Indeed you see a group of scared and bewildered people not dressed for combat. With them are a group of Pathfinder field agents milling about. They don't seem to be going anywhere.
Angrid Luin wrote:
Looking to the civilians and then back to the party, Angrid says "This looks like a job for the more socially inclined of us. Laymens tend not to react well to my powerful figure." Angrid turns invisible again and say "I will keep an eye out for trouble while you talk sense into these folk."
Dor'heana Carva'hal--Val PFS wrote:
Val, having heard Ormax speak, knows that the paladin is better at diplomacy so Val aids Ormax's upcoming efforts
HO THERE!! PATHFINDERS!! We have a leader here! Hear him very well!!
Omrax the Bold wrote:
"You there! Are you agents or spectators? Corral this group of citizens and escort them to the safer sectors to the (south?) ."
Dungeon Master S wrote:
"“I’m quite confident that Professor Nigel Aldain can find his own way to the front gate. What gives you the right to order us about? You’re no venture-captains!” He's clearly not impressed with this tactic.
Faeron - PFS wrote:
And I'm quite confident that Venture-Captain Ivulxtin just sent us over here specifically because you haven't yet escorted these civilians to safety. Don't make us waste more of his time, take care of it.
Dungeon Master S wrote:
"Sure, and again. WHY in the history of all that is Pathfinder, should I listen to you. There's more glory to be had here!"
Omrax the Bold wrote:
Omrax is surprised by the insolence of this one.
Why? WHY you ask? Look around you. We are trying to stop the menace and you are not living up to your pledge as a member of the Society. Explore, Report and COOPERATE! That alone should be enough. But if it is not, Venture-Captain Janiff Ivulxtin himself sent us here to motivate you. This is not about glory, but about honor and duty.
If these mean naught to you, then reconsider your membership in our great Society.
It's going to sound kind of crazy, but what if we were to "sweeten the pot", as it were, by offering some of the leftover items from the wyvarans not picked by us to those would-be glory hounds if they would kindly escort their civilian charges to the gate? Of course, this would be after we all have chosen out stuff that can be used from the pile. Of course, it goes without saying that all of us would have to be on-board with such a decision.
And speaking of choosing items at the finish of our last fight, Zefnir could probably temporarily use some of things, like one of cloak of resistance +2, one of the headband of alluring charisma +2, one of the amulet of natural armor +1, and one of the ring of protection +1. With a casting of Enhanced Diplomacy and the headband, this should give Zefnir at least a +16 for a diplomacy check.
I would imagine that Zefnir might try to suggest to the would-be glory-hounds that escorting Nigel would be a test to see if they are trustworthy enough to be given more responsibilities; that Nigel, being a close ally of the society and capable of heading to the gate on his own, but what if there was a possibility that Nigel might actually be evaluating their worthiness for some future possible Blakros-funded expedition? Lastly, Zefnir might take the chummy, looking out for each other tack, and sweeten the pot (if unanimously agreed upon) with the found items by suggesting that we all want to see each other be more glorious and the way to do that is by doing the escort task. Zefnir may even suggest having some of them stay while some of us (maybe Omrax and one other?) go help with the escorting so that "we can show our sincerity in helping one another by looking out for each other, just like an actual field mission". Will also try to play up that we are experienced in these matters, so we know of what we speak, even if religiously motivated as we mostly are. Of course, all this is dependent if they agree to such terms in the first place (or I end up botching that diplomacy check).
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Angrid Luin wrote:
You flew 30ft. I don't think you need to make a fly check. If you had moved less than half speed (5 or 10ft) then you would need a DC 10 check. If you didn't move at all then the DC would be 15 to hover. Correct?
You could be right; I'm not all that clear on the fly skill stuff myself... always thought that it had to be rolled after each instance of flying regardless, but from what you're suggesting, the fly check only really applies on my next flight turn if I don't use the full fly movement then?
As I prepare for this special, I thought it might be helpful to make a post of specific advice. I'm guessing that if you're signed up for a high tier special, you're not new to PbP. If you ARE, PM me and I'll give you some great resources.
If you've never played an interactive, they are AWESOME. When played in real life, they are a cooperative game where every table effects every other table. At a convention like Gen Con they include multimedia, different people playing NPCs and interaction between tables.
THIS is the first time anything of the sort has been attempted via play by post. Some of the mechanics are still being hammered out, but rest assured we'll be ready. Some things you should keep in mind.
1. Speed matters. I can post VERY frequently during the day. Between study halls, office hours, and lunch, expect me to respond to a post quickly. The PCs accumulate successes that help EVERY OTHER player, not just one party. (in general I also recommend the Android app "Wayfinder" which allows for convenient posting from a phone.)
2. High level is slow. Monsters, spells, abilities, tactical options, etc make it harder to be succinct. If you're making a social interaction, and you KNOW I'm going to call for bluff/diplomacy/intimidate check etc. Include it on your initial post. Also, don't be afraid to include "macro" style instructions. such as I make a full attack. I'll start with red, then move to blue if read falls..."
3. Finally, please make sure your bar includes all the important stuff; HP, AC, touch, FF, Saves, etc.
Unseen Servant, Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Nondetection, See Invisibility
LN M Elf HP 79/79; AC 26 T 23 FF 17 CMB +4 CMD 17; F+9 R+9 W+9 (+11 ench); Init+8(+12) Perc+8(10); Fly 30', Swim 5', Move 15'; Prescience 12/12; Blood Pool 6/12; Bloat 2/2; leaches 1/1; ArcBond 1/1; Rod(Daze) 3/3; Rod(Ext) 2/3; PoP1 2/3
For me it depends on the character and his personality / background. A day job is beneath this character. He is a full member of the Archanist's Circle in Kaer Maga and has much better things to do besides peddle wears.
M Human Cleric 10 HP 89 / 73; Channel 4/7; AC 24 Touch 13 FF 21; CMD 21; Bit of Luck 7 / 8
Angrid Luin wrote:
For me it depends on the character and his personality / background. A day job is beneath this character. He is a full member of the Archanist's Circle in Kaer Maga and has much better things to do besides peddle wears.
that's a good answer. I find it much more common than I'd expect.
Temporary Usage: Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, Headband of Alluring Charisma +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +1 ### NG Human Male (Mwangi-Sargavan) Heavens Oracle 10 ### HP: 73/73 ### Fort: +7 6 ### Refl: +7 6 ### Will: +10 9 ### AC: 25/23 20 ### T.AC: 12 ### FF.AC: 23/21 18 ### CMB: +8 ### CMD: 20 ### Move: 20' ### Init: +3
Dungeon Master S wrote:
When you're ready I need the following:
Player Handle:
Character Name:
PFS #:
Faction:
Day Job: Go ahead and roll it
Email: PM me if you'd rather not post
Player Handle: Cyrus
Character Name: Zefnir
PFS #: 10849-1
Faction: Liberty's Edge
Day Job: I'll have it rolled later on, need to check if I need to skip it.
Email: I'll PM you it.
Looks like a magic heavy party. I recommend you talk now about your preparations, since we're starting this coming Wednesday and we're diving right into it.
Unseen Servant, Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Nondetection, See Invisibility
LN M Elf HP 79/79; AC 26 T 23 FF 17 CMB +4 CMD 17; F+9 R+9 W+9 (+11 ench); Init+8(+12) Perc+8(10); Fly 30', Swim 5', Move 15'; Prescience 12/12; Blood Pool 6/12; Bloat 2/2; leaches 1/1; ArcBond 1/1; Rod(Daze) 3/3; Rod(Ext) 2/3; PoP1 2/3
Well I say we all get to know the mechanics of our characters a little.
I am playing a bloatmage with foresight school. However, he focuses heavily on conjuration magic. He has a few gimmicks including always acting in the surprise round with both a move and a standard action, bloating which lets me cast more spells per day, standard action summoning, buffed out black tentacles, and persistent dazing aqueous orb.
Since I am playing with a group of godly characters I will try to keep the evil side of summoning to a minimum. Though summoning 1d3 babau in the surprise round for sneak attacks is fun.
I try to keep the collateral player damage to a minimum. However, I have some big area denial spells. So keep in mind that sometimes it may be best to delay and let me drop an area spell if we are in a big space and up against many enemies.
This is what I currently have memorized. Since we have two full divine casters there may be some overlap on some spells. Let me know what you have prepared so that I can maybe swap out a spell for something else.
1st/7x's: Ant Haul (APG), Bless, Burning Disarm (DC15, Cheliax), Color Spray (DC15), Comprehend Languages, CLW, Haze of Dreams (DC15, ISG?), Liberating Command (from a Page of Spell Knowledge, Andoran), Murderous Command (DC15, UM), Protection from Evil, Ray of Sickening (DC15, UM), Shield of Faith
2nd/7x's: CMW, Ghostbane Dirge (DC16, APG), Hypnotic Pattern, Lesser Restoration, Remove Paralysis, Share Language (APG), Spear of Purity (UM), Suppress Charms and Compulsions (from a Page of Spell Knowledge, DC16, Andoran)
5th/3x's: Breath of Life (DC19), Mass CLW, Overland Flight
Wand of Air Bubble, Wand of CLW, Wand of Endure Elements, Wand of Owl's Wisdom (used in conjunction with Spiritual Ally), Wand of Water Breathing, Scroll of Deathward, Scroll of Restoration (x2), Potion of Fly, Potion of Invisibility
Heaven's Mystery powers: Moonlight Bridge x4, Coat of Many Stars, Interstellar Void x2 , Spray of Shooting Stars x3
M Human Cleric 10 HP 89 / 73; Channel 4/7; AC 24 Touch 13 FF 21; CMD 21; Bit of Luck 7 / 8
My profile is up-to-date with equipment & spells for whomever cares.
I concentrate on healing and buffing (Bit of Luck, Blessing of Fervor, Prayer, etc). Bow is secondary--usually others take care of damage. If there's a "we must deliver this spell/effect to the bad guy" I'm a good choice because I've got True Strike prepped, and lots of mobility options.
Hey guys! Looking forward to getting started on Wednesday. I have a couple more things to hit on first:
1. I'm going to be away at a Convention this weekend doing the VL thing. My posting is going to be spotty Thursday though Sunday. I'll post when I can, but I have an idea on how to make it work for part 1 (seeing as time and speed matter.)
2. I need to know if these CHARACTERS have completed any of the following:
Pathfinder Society Scenario #6–00: Legacy of the Stonelords
• Pathfinder Society Scenario #6–16: Scions of the Sky Key,
Part 3: The Golden Guardian
• Pathfinder Society Scenario #6–19: Test of Tar Kuata
• Pathfinder Society Scenario#6–20: Returned to Sky
• Pathfinder Society Scenario #6–21: Tapestry’s Toil
Temporary Usage: Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, Headband of Alluring Charisma +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +1 ### NG Human Male (Mwangi-Sargavan) Heavens Oracle 10 ### HP: 73/73 ### Fort: +7 6 ### Refl: +7 6 ### Will: +10 9 ### AC: 25/23 20 ### T.AC: 12 ### FF.AC: 23/21 18 ### CMB: +8 ### CMD: 20 ### Move: 20' ### Init: +3
Just wanted to add that Zefnir's Initiative Modifier is +3 and his Perception is + 9. I've put in his stats from Hero Lab but will refine the listing as I go; consider it a rough draft of sorts.
“Pathfinders, please get settled. All campus-wide events are closing. All venture-captains and field agents are invited to gather on the north lawn for refreshments and the keynote address in several minutes.”
Table GMs Act 2 begins November 10th when the Overseer Announcement is made, please begin to conclude whatever contests are ongoing.
Temporary Usage: Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, Headband of Alluring Charisma +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +1 ### NG Human Male (Mwangi-Sargavan) Heavens Oracle 10 ### HP: 73/73 ### Fort: +7 6 ### Refl: +7 6 ### Will: +10 9 ### AC: 25/23 20 ### T.AC: 12 ### FF.AC: 23/21 18 ### CMB: +8 ### CMD: 20 ### Move: 20' ### Init: +3
If it's any consolation, I ended up with
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the Marnarius Pregen myself during a Sept. 19th Serpent's Rise PBP game and succeeded in freeing all the animals (with pick-pocketing help from the Professional though).
Once per encounter, any character at a table can use an Aid Token to assist the group in one of five ways described below. Once a table uses an Aid Token, the token grants no further benefit until the end of the encounter, at which point one of the players can pass the Aid Token to a neighboring table for them to use. It is very important that the players remember that there are a limited number of Aid Tokens, and hoarding one means that somebody else doesn’t get to use it. These these benefits can take one of the following five forms.
Aid Another: A Pathfinder agent helps you solve a puzzle, disable a trap, or accomplish some other task as if performing the aid another action. In Subtier 10–11, the bonus is +2.
Allied Offensive: A Pathfinder agent strikes a creature at
the same time as the PC, increasing the damage dealt by
one attack by 3d8 points. In addition, after the attack, the
target is considered to be flanked until the beginning of
the attacker’s next turn.
Burst of Healing: A Pathfinder agent heals all of the PCs of 5d6 points of damage. Alternatively, in any subtier the agent can instead cast neutralize poison, remove curse, or remove disease with a caster level pf
Spellcasting Synergy: A Pathfinder agent casts a spell at the same time, increasing the save DC and caster level of a PC’s spell by 2.
Timely Inspiration: A Pathfinder agent provides the
effects of a bard’s inspire courage bardic performance (+3) for
3 rounds.
I don't think it was any of us. Either someone not in this game posted here, or Liz posted in the wrong game. I'm sure she's super busy, and if it was a mistake, an honest one. I just hope that there isn't another thread with someone being bad that is still going.
Temporary Usage: Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, Headband of Alluring Charisma +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +1 ### NG Human Male (Mwangi-Sargavan) Heavens Oracle 10 ### HP: 73/73 ### Fort: +7 6 ### Refl: +7 6 ### Will: +10 9 ### AC: 25/23 20 ### T.AC: 12 ### FF.AC: 23/21 18 ### CMB: +8 ### CMD: 20 ### Move: 20' ### Init: +3
Didn't see the offending post myself but I can only hope it had nothing to do with any of us or the overseer poster. Pretty neat that we got an aid token though and from an iconic, no less. :)
Unseen Servant, Mage Armor, Overland Flight, Nondetection, See Invisibility
LN M Elf HP 79/79; AC 26 T 23 FF 17 CMB +4 CMD 17; F+9 R+9 W+9 (+11 ench); Init+8(+12) Perc+8(10); Fly 30', Swim 5', Move 15'; Prescience 12/12; Blood Pool 6/12; Bloat 2/2; leaches 1/1; ArcBond 1/1; Rod(Daze) 3/3; Rod(Ext) 2/3; PoP1 2/3
Seeing as the team is moving further in than the first room, Angrid quietly floats through the halls as well, stopping near one of the few doors leading to another section of the building.
So our network just went down and we have been told to expect it to stay down for the rest of the day. This seriously cramps my ability to post as I only have my phone. Sorry everyone, I'll post when I can!
M Human Cleric 10 HP 89 / 73; Channel 4/7; AC 24 Touch 13 FF 21; CMD 21; Bit of Luck 7 / 8
Maaaaan...I have a feeling what our next "mission" is going to be--holding the Tapestry while Angrid closes it. This will be the closest I've yet come to using my boon "+2 hit/damage against Aspis agents in the Tapestry" but I fear it won't come about; that we'll be outside it holding against them coming out, rather than waiting just inside the tapestry.
Temporary Usage: Cloak of Resistance +2, Ring of Protection +2, Headband of Alluring Charisma +2, Amulet of Natural Armor +1 ### NG Human Male (Mwangi-Sargavan) Heavens Oracle 10 ### HP: 73/73 ### Fort: +7 6 ### Refl: +7 6 ### Will: +10 9 ### AC: 25/23 20 ### T.AC: 12 ### FF.AC: 23/21 18 ### CMB: +8 ### CMD: 20 ### Move: 20' ### Init: +3
If the Aspis enemies were inside that big dimensional rift/tear in the tapestry, maybe Val could use a ranged attack to attack them while they're inside there to get that boon bonus? ;)
Male Half Elf -Paladin 14 AC31/T14 /F30/CMD28| Hp 144/144 | Fort:+23;Ref:+16;Will+19(27) |Percept.+10 | Init.+3. { }
No problem. I was running out the door to work and did not want to hold things up. I was hoping for a full attack but the hard corner killed it. Thanks for the bit-o-luck. :-)
Now, like Faeron's bullets, I am down to my last smite before I have to start converting hands. Hopefully a rest is in sight soon.
