Male Half-elf HP 130/130 (172 for troll) AC33(40 for troll) Touch 13 Flat 31; F+17 R+11 W+18(+2 ench,+4 fey) INIT+4 Perc+21 CMB+16 CMD+30 Lion Shaman 13/Samurai 1, {see in posts} Shape changed 1/5 Beads 0/3, Rerolls 0/3
Fendahl will eye the soil type and rock formations.
kn:nature:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Hrrmm, not verdant any longer.
kn:nature:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Saruna mentioned them to me last time.
These creatures are girtablilus, devoted guardians of ancient secrets. They may have useful information.
Fendahl will call back to the creatures, almost in a growl.
Hrrmm. We are no weaklings, and have mastered a fierce storm just to arrive here. By our honor, we seek knowledge, not conflict. Hear our story then decide.
Assuming one of the others more glib of tongue will also reply, and he aids that person, otherwise this is primary
Male Aasimar angel blooded Oracle (Battle) 10 | HP 79/79 AC 25(28 with magic) T 13 FF 24(27) | F +8 R +7 W +11 | Init +3(roll 2 dice and pick the best, always act in surprise round but last if failed perception) Perc +13| Darkvision | +1 to Saves from venom and diseases
We could have right to enter, if the guardians of such ancient place allow us to enter.
It will be not the first sacred place I'll enter and I can swear you I've never done anything to enrage or even bother their guardians.
As my companions had already stated we have just passes a test the proves we're not weaklings. That enranged storm we have just left behind. Most will have perished where we prevailed
Artian stays standing up, defiant and showing his prowess, but avoiding any threating movement thus showing himself as the opposite of a weakling or an enemy to them.
The woman-scorpion lowers her spear a few inches at Artian's words. "Perhaps, brother, perhaps they are the ones we have waited for! They show respect! Perhaps they even have proof of divine favor, Ardashir, proof of righteousness!"
You've made progress with her, although demonstrating control over divine creatures (hint hint: scorpions) or demonstrating knowledge of this sacred place (Know Religion or Bluff) could be helpful. Her brother is less certain of you.
"Bah! They make claims and whine of a mere sandstorm, Anahita! If they be worthy, let one of their number throw my spear back with equal accuracy. Or tell compelling words of their prowess! Or better yet, show us with their own weapons!"
You can throw the spear back at a -4 penalty for distance, or execute a weapon drill with your own weapon (an attack roll). Alternatively you can tell a boastful story, using Intimidate or Perform Oratory (or Bluff).
Male CN Kelish Human Swashbuckler 8/ Gunslinger 5 | HP 134/134 Temp 26/26| AC 28(32 vs AOO); T 20; FF 18 | Fort +17; Ref +20; Will +10 | Init: +10 | Perc: +10, SM: +6 | Speed 30ft | Grit/Panache 7/7 | Charmed Life: 4/4
Fandral picks up the spear and handles it. "To bulky my friend, I can see it coming from a mile off."
Fandral draws his cutlass with great speed and executes what a parry and thrust looks like
Swordplay:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26 "This blade has deflected many blades from this handsome face using this technique."
Oh! Right! For this weapon drill, use your Cha mod instead of Str or Dex (but still Dex for the javelin throw). Fandral, how does that alter your roll?
Male Aasimar angel blooded Oracle (Battle) 10 | HP 79/79 AC 25(28 with magic) T 13 FF 24(27) | F +8 R +7 W +11 | Init +3(roll 2 dice and pick the best, always act in surprise round but last if failed perception) Perc +13| Darkvision | +1 to Saves from venom and diseases
Artian tries to recall something interesting about the place before opening his mouth.
K. religion:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
And realizing he knows nothing about the place they're protecting he decides to shut up and let the others show their prowess.
|AC 24**, T 13*, FF 22*|HP: 71/77|F +10**, R +11***, W +11** (+8 vs MA, +4 vs fear, +2 vs despr/confus/insane/death)|Init +2*, Perc +1*|CMB +11** CMD 20|10/11 Summon VI, 1/2 Call, 1/1 Pride, 1/1 Mysteries, 1/1 Davian, #X
Lucija dismisses her companion, and booms syllables of power. In moments, from out of a crackling portal in the air arrives 1d3 ⇒ 1 a formidably-built, flaming giant scorpion, which approaches Lucija and inclines its back legs, bowing to her.
"Ahhhh!" Anahita breathes with excitement. "See, brother! Does the scorpion not indicate divine favor? Look how strong, how hale it is! Shall we not let them pass?"
"They have yet to prove their worth, sister! All they have to show are magic tricks, bandied words, and flashy displays with flimsy weapons. I could snap that sword in my pincer with ease!" He clacks said pincer to punctuate the point, the sharp retort echoing through the canyon.
Still need to convince Ardashir. Boastful story, return his javelin, or weapon drill.
The weapon wobbles considerably travels through the dry desert air, and it skids a bit in its landing. Ardashir is not impressed. "See, sister, a child's throw at best. And you think they have the strength to face the evil within?" Anahita is quiet, waiting for the Pathfinders to reply.
One last shot at this. Ardashir admires strength and confidence. If you don't have the requisite specific skills, convince me that another applies.
Male Aasimar angel blooded Oracle (Battle) 10 | HP 79/79 AC 25(28 with magic) T 13 FF 24(27) | F +8 R +7 W +11 | Init +3(roll 2 dice and pick the best, always act in surprise round but last if failed perception) Perc +13| Darkvision | +1 to Saves from venom and diseases
We have the strengh and the intelligence to face it in our terms.
Then Artian picks his Nodachi and shows how he can use it.
Or at least she tries to do it. After that he keeps his face almost inexpresively to not reveal its one of the worst performances he has ever do and continues talkin.
why should I use a javelin if I can cut a man in half with this?
"A pitiful display, Anahita! See how he fumbles with the handle, and avoids cutting himself only by luck! Our clan would be foolish to allow them passage."
Anahita looks reluctantly at the giant scorpion opposite. "I am afraid I must agree, brother. I was wrong."
Ardashir fishes his javelin out of the sand, and the girtablilus cries out to the skies in a terrible, ancient tongue!
Fendahl -- summon spells are typically a full-round casting time. Do you have a way of getting around that? If not, your cat appears at the start of your next turn.
Male Aasimar angel blooded Oracle (Battle) 10 | HP 79/79 AC 25(28 with magic) T 13 FF 24(27) | F +8 R +7 W +11 | Init +3(roll 2 dice and pick the best, always act in surprise round but last if failed perception) Perc +13| Darkvision | +1 to Saves from venom and diseases
Artian waits until the scorpio in front of him charges or moves and then he moves foward and casts righteous might to prepare for the incomming battle.
I'm postiong now but don't want to ruin a possible charge from the summoned scorpion
While using this style, you gain a +2 bonus on saving throws againstsleep effects, paralysis effects, and stunning effects. You ignore difficult terrain when you charge, run, orwithdraw. You can also charge through squares that contain allies. Further, you can add 1-1/2 times your Strength bonus on the damage roll for your first unarmed strike on a given round. While using Dragon Style, increase your Strength bonus on unarmed strike damage rolls by an additional one-half your Strengthbonus, to a total of double yourStrength bonus on the first attack and 1-1/2 times your Strength bonus on the other attacks.
When you score a critical hit or a successful Stunning Fist attempt against an opponent while using this style, that opponent is also shaken for a number of rounds equal to 1d4 + your Strength bonus.
If stunned also staggered for:1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 rounds
Fendahl summons a ferocious dire lion that rakes into Anahita with furious speed, finding purchase with only one of its many strikes. Bane follows behind with a brutal blow that thuds anticlimactically into Ardashir's thick front plate. The remainder of the Pathfinders prepare for battle behind.
Lucija can take actions here on her next post, otherwise I'll move her to the top of the party order.
Both girtablilu exchange a glance and step away from their assailants. Runic symbols tattooed across their bodies glow with an angry red light and 2d3 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3 enormous scorpions erupt from the sands around the Pathfinders!
Yellow Sting @ Tortuga:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 MISS
Green Sting @ Bane:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 HIT Damage:1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7plus a Fort save please Purple Sting @ Kitty:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 MISS
Round I -- bold may act!
1. Anahita (15 dmg), Ardashir
2. Lucija, Fandral, Artian, Tortuga, Bane (53/60 hp, Fort save!), Fehndal
Male Aasimar angel blooded Oracle (Battle) 10 | HP 79/79 AC 25(28 with magic) T 13 FF 24(27) | F +8 R +7 W +11 | Init +3(roll 2 dice and pick the best, always act in surprise round but last if failed perception) Perc +13| Darkvision | +1 to Saves from venom and diseases
Artian steps a little toward the nearest scorpion and coordinates his attacks with Fandral.
You gain a +4 size bonus to Strength and Constitution and take a –2 penalty to your Dexterity. You gain a +2 enhancement bonus to your natural armor.You gain DR 5/evil (if you normally channel positive energy) or DR 5/good (if you normally channel negative energy).
That means an AC of 28/12/27, 20 more HP,+2 to hit and +3 to damage
|AC 24**, T 13*, FF 22*|HP: 71/77|F +10**, R +11***, W +11** (+8 vs MA, +4 vs fear, +2 vs despr/confus/insane/death)|Init +2*, Perc +1*|CMB +11** CMD 20|10/11 Summon VI, 1/2 Call, 1/1 Pride, 1/1 Mysteries, 1/1 Davian, #X
"FOOLS!" Bellows Lucija. "I have brought giants low, walked among the crowning relics of great fallen empires, and conquered demons! You are NOTHING! If you will not let us pass, YOU SHALL DIE, WORMS!!!"
With that, she calls a nightmarish morass of black tentacles to crush the stubborn sentinels!
Fendahl's summoned cat strikes another scratching blow on Anahita, while Bane puts down a nearby scorpion in two quick hammerfists to its massive eyes. Further back Fandral and Artian team up to take out another of the huge creatures.
Lucija calls forth a thick field of ropey tentacles to further confuse the melee at the front. The last summoned scorpion has its legs ensnared; the girtablilu are too strong to be bothered.
@ Lucija: go ahead and roll an Intimidate check, just for fun.
Round I -- bold may act!
1. Anahita (26 dmg), Ardashir
2. Lucija, Fandral, Artian, Tortuga, Bane (53/60 hp), Fehndal
Ki Pool 7/13 | Stunning Fist 11/17 | Punishing Kick 15/15 | Touch of Serenity 13/15 | Winged Boots 1/3 | Reroll 0/1
Tortuga leaps to the attack against the remaining scorpion.
Using flurry of blows with the Flying Kick style strike to move 30 ft. before the first attack. Will stop attacking once the creature is dropped. I need to know which attacks hit during your update so that my hp can be kept up to date.
Male Half-elf HP 130/130 (172 for troll) AC33(40 for troll) Touch 13 Flat 31; F+17 R+11 W+18(+2 ench,+4 fey) INIT+4 Perc+21 CMB+16 CMD+30 Lion Shaman 13/Samurai 1, {see in posts} Shape changed 1/5 Beads 0/3, Rerolls 0/3
The samurai turns back to the gnome.
Lucija, can you dispel those tentacles?
They appear to be hindering us more than our foes. Was a great idea, but they appear to be too strong for it, sadly
Hrrm, it seems they will need more concentrated efforts to convince.
Tortuga's impressive flying kick nearly frees the scorpion of its tentacle tethers (first hit) and although his follow-up hammer lands in the sand (second missed), his spinning hook kick separates the giant creature's head from the rest of its body (third and final attack hit).
Behind him, Lucija's epic boast is enough to get Ardashir's fleeting attention, but he quickly turns this to Bane. Anahita doesn't even notice. They have... a lot.. of HD.
A terrible flurry of club, claws, and sting batter Bane to a bloody pulp. The convict barely keeps his feet.
Club @ Bane:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21 MISS
Club @ Bane:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 HIT Damage:1d10 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22 Club @ Bane:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 MISS with your ki point I think Claw @ Bane:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24 HIT Damage:1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 Claw @ Bane:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28 HIT Damage:1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Sting @ Bane:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24 HIT Damage:1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9plus a Fort vs poison save please
Meanwhile, Anahita lays into Fendahl's magically-enhanced cat. Her spear plunges four times beneath its coat, and her claws and stinger leave deep red marks along its length as well.
Before I go any further, I should point out that a standard girtablilu's CMD vs grapple is 29 (they do have a whopping +36 to CMB checks to grapple, but they'd still need to roll and spend a standard action to break free), so both of those tentacle rolls should have successfully grappled them. Are they exceptional girtablilus? I need to know what the deal is before I decide what to do.
Male CN Kelish Human Swashbuckler 8/ Gunslinger 5 | HP 134/134 Temp 26/26| AC 28(32 vs AOO); T 20; FF 18 | Fort +17; Ref +20; Will +10 | Init: +10 | Perc: +10, SM: +6 | Speed 30ft | Grit/Panache 7/7 | Charmed Life: 4/4
Fandral will make a five foot shift up and sheath his cutlass.(move action) and draw his pistol (Free action;Quick Draw) and fire at the scorpion attacking the cat.
How do I always end up fighting these strange monsters.
Ki Pool 7/13 | Stunning Fist 11/17 | Punishing Kick 15/15 | Touch of Serenity 13/15 | Winged Boots 1/3 | Reroll 0/1
I'm guessing they have class levels, and probably a decent number of them.
Well, with that grapple roll, no point in going into the area of tentacles this round if they are still there. I need to know if you are keeping it or dismissing it before I act.
Male Aasimar angel blooded Oracle (Battle) 10 | HP 79/79 AC 25(28 with magic) T 13 FF 24(27) | F +8 R +7 W +11 | Init +3(roll 2 dice and pick the best, always act in surprise round but last if failed perception) Perc +13| Darkvision | +1 to Saves from venom and diseases
Tortuga wrote:
I'm guessing they have class levels, and probably a decent number of them.
Well, with that grapple roll, no point in going into the area of tentacles this round if they are still there. I need to know if you are keeping it or dismissing it before I act.
Same here, don't want to join the fray just to be grappled
Ki Pool 7/13 | Stunning Fist 11/17 | Punishing Kick 15/15 | Touch of Serenity 13/15 | Winged Boots 1/3 | Reroll 0/1
Tortuga sees that Bane is in trouble and also sees that there is an opening to attack.
Running around the tentacles, he leaps in with a flying kick.
Flurry of Blows, using flying kick style strike (movement doesn't have to be in a straight line). Spending 1 ki for an extra attack. Using stunning fist on the first primary attack.
Primary Attack #1:
Stunning Fist. Fort DC 21 or stunned 1 round. Attack:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24 Damage:2d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 6) + 5 = 16bludgeoning, magic, silver, cold iron, lawful Vicious energy damage:2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10 Damage to Self:1d6 ⇒ 6
If stunned, Medusa's Wrath kicks in allowing 2 additional primary attacks against the stunned enemy. (Plus all further attacks at +2 to hit for stunned)[)/ooc]
Anahita laughs at the wriggling tentacles, far too strong to be perturbed. Ardashir takes Tortuga's assault with stoicism; nevertheless, the monk's vicious combination of strikes takes a serious toll on the girtablilu.
few questions, are they wielding clubs or is that a natural atk, second is the plain scorpion good or bad. Also going back and looking, the one I hit you never rolled a fort save for my stunning fist
Since Lucija released the grapple on the first dire lion, I was not sure if I could take my declared attacks rather than the escape roll as requested.
I will spoiler for GM consideration
