PbP Gameday VII: PFS Scenario #3-21: The Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment [Tier 1-5] (Inactive)

Game Master Stiehle

"But do not allow yourself to be confused; if you do not surrender, we will deal with you."

Intimidation: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Regnum, hearing Finnius acting all tough and nasty, points his musket at Dakang.

Aid Intimidate: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14

An evil smile creases Dakang's lips, the expression much wider than normal and blood-red in appearance. "I am afraid the only sacrifice today will be from one of you. Which of you foolish adventurers shall sacrifice your body to replace this one that I must now cast aside? Haahaaaahaaaahaaa!"

The eerie laughter that echoes from his impossibly red lips cuts off abruptly with a horrid squelching sound as it looks like his obese head is turning inside out as his jaws extend and something slimy and enormous bursts from his mouth! In the next instant the corpulent priest's head explodes in a shower of gore, revealing Dakang's true form - a bipedal worm-like creature whose head splits apart into five jaws lined with razor-sharp teeth!

Player Map - Slide #1

Everyone but Kyra can act before Dakang gets the chance to do so. Please post your actions for Round 1!

Gery wastes no time here sending a blessed sling bullet into the evil worm!

Sling, Blessed: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10; Bludgeoning damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

My Icon looks like I'm in another room. Should I be next to Gery?

Regnum, fast as Gery (and happy that he is already aiming!), fires his musket.

Musket: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13 PBS, Precise, vs Touch
Damage: 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Yeah, that must have been an accident Vladamir. Feel free to place yourself on the map where you feel you would have been as you opened the door.

Oh! I see what happened, the map accidentally got moved. I've moved it back to its correct position, and your current square should be the correct one.

Vladamir moves, raises his right hand to point at Dakang, and a ray bursts forth towards the creature...

ranged Touch vs. Dakang: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
possible Force damage vs. Dakang: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Applying Point-Blank and Precise Shot feats to Arcane Bolt (Spell-like ability).

Knowledge(Arcana): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Knowledge(Planes): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Looking for: DR; elemental resistance/immunity; special attacks; SR

I five foot step and full attack using two weapon fighting and power attack.

we cold iron dagger: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Cold Iron good slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

we cold iron dagger: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Cold Iron good slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Don't think I'll beat Vladimir, but my knowledge as well.

knowledge planes: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

knowledge arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Apologies for the late notice on this, but I need Regunum to roll again for his attack in Round 1, taking the lower score. Vladamir, I'm going to just use that second roll of yours you made for Arcana (not needed) as your second roll. Finnius, I will use both of your rolls too, so if you want to roll once more for Knowledge (Planes), you can do so. Kyra, you will need twice for your attack roll as well - though if you want to wait until my post to see what Dakang does, that's fine. For Round 2, only Regnum will have to roll twice and take the lowest roll. After that it'll be the usual.

Did I miss something as to why?

Musket: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 = 19

knowledge planes: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Gery reacts first as the creature sloughs off its Dakang suit, revealing its true form. But the blessed bullet misses wide. The other Pathfinders attack as well, but they feel a strange... reluctance at first! Regnum's shot hits it, but Vladamir's ray is off the mark as his hesitation causes him to jerk at the wrong moment. The sorcerer identifies the creature is a vermlek demon. Finnius is also unable to connect, his own reluctance causes him to take a bad angle with the daggers he wields.

Dakang rises up in his true form then and steps quickly away from the knight, invoking a spell directed at Regnum!

Player Map - Slide #1

Regnum, I need a Will save, please. Everyone can attack! Regnum, you need to roll twice for your save and for your attack (if you pass the save and get to make one), using the worse roll for both. Kyra, you need to roll twice as well and take the worst, if you are taking an action that requires a d20 roll. I will explain the dynamics after combat. Finnius, you can ask one question about the demon's weaknesses or strengths. I'm going to grant you already know your blessed weapons bypass its DR.

special attacks please

I will five foot step and two weapon fight power attack.

mwk cold iron dagger: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

good cold iron slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

mwk cold iron dagger: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

good cold iron slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Will assume both fail, will wait to take turn until GM informs of penalties/setbacks/results

Gery fights off the effects of the demon as best he can...

Sling, Blessed: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Sling, Blessed: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9; Bludgeoning damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Regnum, unfortunately you are gripped with fear and will; have the Frightened condition on your next action. You must flee, but you don't have to drop your weapon at least. I'm hoping to post up this next round of actions tonight, so hopefully we'll hear from Vladamir and Kyra (who I PM'd) before then.

Since the demon has stepped in a boxed corner and she can not strike it. Kyra calls on her god to bless her with divine power and casts a spell, then she touches Finnius on the back.

Finnius gets Shield of Faith: Touched creature gains a +2 deflection bonus to AC.

Sorry for the delay.

Vladamir moves, raises his right hand to point at Dakang, and a ray bursts forth towards the creature...

ranged Touch vs. Dakang: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
possible Force damage vs. Dakang: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

Applying Point-Blank and Precise Shot feats to Arcane Bolt (Spell-like ability).

Regnum flees in terror from the beast.

Kyra bolsters Finnius with the blessings of her goddess, and though Gery's bullet misses by a foot or more, Vladamir's arcane bolt strikes true... (see OOC below) Regnum flees from the demon (Frightened for: 1d4 ⇒ 4 rounds) even as one of Finnius' daggers plunges into the creature's meaty arm. The demon retaliates, swinging its staff at the knight as its hideous worm-like head thrusts forward to bite at him as well, but Finnius' armor protects him nicely.
Staff Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 vs Finnius' AC = Miss!
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 vs Finnius' AC = Miss!

Player Map - Slide #1

Vladamir, I need you to make a caster level check for that Arcane Bolt to verify whether you cause damage. Future spells cast will require the same. Party is up! Sorry Regnum...

I hold my position and attack again with two weapon fighting and power attack.

mwk cold iron dagger: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

good cold iron slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

mwk cold iron dagger: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

good cold iron slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

ranged Touch vs. Dakang: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
possible Force damage vs. Dakang: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6
Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Applying Point-Blank and Precise Shot feats to Arcane Bolt (Spell-like ability).

Seeing the creature is in melee and one of the party has run off, Gery switches tactics, dropping his sling and readying his spear as he advances upon Dakang.

Drop sling, move to map position. Draw spear as part of move.
longspear, blessed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
longspear, blessed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10; piercing damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Regnum keeps running away in fear....

Kyra puts sword away since she can't reach Dakang and draws her sling.

move aaction and move action

Unfortunately for the party, their physical attacks fail to strike true and even Vladamir's magic can't penetrate its resistance. The demon grins evilly and continues to attack Finnius, the staff smacking him hard against the chest, bruising and maybe cracking a couple ribs!
Staff Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 vs Finnius' AC = Hit!
Staff Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 vs Finnius' AC = Miss!

Player Map - Slide #1

Party is up! Gery, just a heads-up that the demon has 'soft' cover from your attack (+2 AC) and from Kyra's sling attack next round (in addition to her firing into a melee penalty). When an ally (or enemy) is blocking your target, I've always used soft cover of +2 to AC rather than the 'full' cover of +4, just fyi.

Gery continues to attack the demon, all the while wondering what possessed him to enter this place.

longspear, blessed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
longspear, blessed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10; piercing damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

ranged Touch vs. Dakang: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
possible Force damage vs. Dakang: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3
Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Applying Point-Blank and Precise Shot feats to Arcane Bolt (Spell-like ability).

using her sling
Attack: 1d20 + 0 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 0 + 1 - 4 = -1
Damage doesn't matter: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Regnum keeps hiding from the source of his fear.

I reposition to try to give a clearer view for the others, then full power attack again.

mwk cold iron dagger power attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

good cold iron slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

mwk cold iron dagger power attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

good cold iron slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Gery gets in a good stab, but the demon dodges away from a more vicious thrust and is instead only scratched a bit. The others fare much worse, unable to connect with the creature at all. Continuing to fight the knight, the demon again swings its staff and tries to bite him, but has no more luck than most of his attackers.
Staff Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 vs Finnius' AC = Miss!
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 vs Finnius' AC = Miss!

Player Map - Slide #1

Party is up! Finnius, I moved you back to your square, as the cabinet is very much blocking that square you want to enter. I'd allow you (or anyone else) to make an Athletics check to jump up on the desk though - only I know the DC but figure it'd be fairly easy.

Kyra launches another sling stone.
Attack: 1d20 + 0 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 0 + 1 - 4 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Gery stabs again at the creature.

longspear, blessed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
longspear, blessed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18; piercing damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Regnum still keeps away from his source of fear.

Gery, you need only make one attack roll, the effect that was causing you to have to roll twice and take lowest is gone.

OK Noted! Please use the first roll then.

ranged Touch vs. Dakang: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
possible Force damage vs. Dakang: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5
Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Applying Point-Blank and Precise Shot feats to Arcane Bolt (Spell-like ability).

I will go ahead and attempt that tumble check to get on top then.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Having done that, I'll take one attack, still power attacking.

mwk cold iron dagger power attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

good cold iron slashing damage: 14 + 7 = 21

Finnius You might want to redo your damage but I this it will still be a miss.

yah, I think that misses; nice to know if you miss the d in 1d4 it just reads it as 14 and does the 2nd grade math.

good cold iron slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Kyra's bullet is off the mark and Gery's thrust with the spear also misses, and though Vladamir's ray just barely catches the demon's right shoulder, the sorcerer deems that the magic fails to get through its demon-born protection against spells. Finnius leaps atop the desk, sending papers flying, but the knight manages to get a solid footing on its surface, leaving a gap for someone else to engage the Katang in melee combat. The demon continues to focus on the knight, again using its staff and biting - though only the weapon connects with a solid blow.

Staff Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 vs Finnius' AC = Hit!
Staff Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 vs Finnius' AC = Miss!

Player Map - Slide #1

Party is up! Finnius, you can take a +1 to your attack rolls for fighting from higher ground. Regnum, only one more round of hiding and then you can head back into the combat.

Gery hangs back so as to bring his spear to bear...

longspear, blessed: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6; piercing damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

I think I would do better throwing spitballs here.

ranged Touch vs. Dakang: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
possible Force damage vs. Dakang: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6
Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Regnum keeps hiding!

"Finnius this is all up to you. May the blessing of Sarenrae heal your wounds."

Kyra casts Cure light wounds
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Then takes a 5' step to Finnus

Kyra reaches up and touches Finnius

I two weapon fight power attack again.

mwk cold iron dagger power attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

good cold iron slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

mwk cold iron dagger power attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

good cold iron slashing damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Once again, only Finnius seems to have any luck at all in fighting the demon, and the knight lands two very solid blows that staggers the evil creature! Thrashing about wildly, the demon sends the dark ichor oozing from its hideous wounds splattering about the walls and the bodies of his foes as the worm-like demon crawls swiftly from the body of its ‘host’, leaving behind an empty sack of skin and bits of gristle. As it does this, revealing its true monstrous form that is indeed worm-like, many of its injuries seem to heal. In the next moment, a wave of negative energy washes over the party!

Healing: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8
Channel Negative Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 1 Save vs DC 12 for half damage (I guess this doesn't matter, as half damage is still 1 point...)

Player Map - Slide #1

Party is up! I guess don't bother with saves, as I think you take minimum 1 point of damage either way? Regnum, you can act in this round. :)