Rappan Athuk set in Nirmathas, Golarion

Game Master baldwin the merciful

So awesome when the DM uses an attack that should never miss but rolls a 1

Duncan screams in Rage as the worm attempts to bite him, but it's attack is clumsy and just barely catches the dwarf.
Activates Dwarven Seething feat as an IMMEDIATE Action, allowing him to apply his racial +4 to AC against this creature, taking his AC from 36 to 40 and negating the hit.
Duncan designates this as his target for Ring of Focused foe- free action. Duncan's Raw AC vs this creature is now 42

On his turn.
Duncan Reaches back with his sword and chops at the Massive Target hoping to inflict some damage before he dies in glorious service to save his friends.

He saw the fire in the eyes of the king and tried to aid with his own Strike. Taking a Standard action to Make a single Attack and call Iomedae!

1 hand power attack, cornugan smash: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Damage: 1d10 + 2 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 4 + 6 = 21
A Hit triggers Cornugan Smash as a free action.
I can't find this creatures stats to GM please roll, the check is 10+ Target HD+Wis Modifier
Intimidate: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (11) + 23 = 34
If the hit struck allies who Saw the hit and heard Duncan's yell get a +2 Sacred bonus to Attack Rolls, Saving throws and skill checks for 1 minute

So awesome when the DM uses an attack that should never miss but rolls a 1

Yeah, that stinks I was truly looking forward to the creature swallowing someone whole. I don't think I've ever have had a character swallowed before.

Duncan misses by a wide margin with his smash.

I have a few surprises, this is not a typical creature.

nitiative RD 1: Update
Desmond - withdrew and headed south
Enemy - attacked Duncan
Grung - hits the creature twice
Felic
Duncan - misses wide
Kalim
Nym
Karnog

Felic where did you dimension door your allies to? Then it's your turn and what are Felic, Kalim and Nym going to do?

Karnog batter's up.

Yeah, kinda boxed in here, is the aura effect from the swarms still going? Or any other kind of hazards in that room they occupied earlier?

yes. I can add +2 to it. So I added a +1 to make it +5 and the other to add the ice ability. so only that 1d6 at the end is ice

Yeah, kinda boxed in here, is the aura effect from the swarms still going? Or any other kind of hazards in that room they occupied earlier?

Well it looks clear...

yes. I can add +2 to it. So I added a +1 to make it +5 and the other to add the ice ability. so only that 1d6 at the end is ice

Ok. so just the last d6 is ice and 50% more damage?

Meh. Freedom of Movement while casting defensively seems like my best option. Just gotta get out of this thing's reach, and with a massive CMB and grab, no way am I gonna be about to provoke and try to get past it. Perhaps Nym can super cold blast it again, or something, or the axe-dwarves can go all choppity-chop before we get nommed. BTW, kudos, GM, this is a really challenging set of encounters, especially for high-level PCs. Keeps us on our toes, for sure.

Nym??? Where's Nym, oh that's right he's with the two other spellcaters...they DD out of there. HAHAHAHA

correct it is just that last d6 that would get the extra damage

did anyone ever id this thing?

What is this thing?!?!

Religion: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Planes: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23
Rackin me brain trying ta figure that out!

Duncan's Crusader Scabbard yells it's threats at the Worm.
It is a worthless worm, spawned from the dragon dung it was birthed in. Chop away! It will not stand against us!
Magical Item Intimidation check vs Worm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Duncan you figure some variation of a purple worm that has been corrupted by lava, probably from some fiery plane in the abyss. Another one of Orcus's toy minions sent to soften you up.

Actions remaining in RD 1:

Felic
Kalim
Nym
Karnog

Duncan you figure some variation of a purple worm that has been corrupted by lava, probably from some fiery plane in the abyss. Another one of Orcus's toy minions sent to soften you up.

Recognition pings in Duncan's mind, he recognised what the creature looked like but something was OFF for some reason Looks like a purple worm, but they ain't usually burnin'. Powerful as they look and dumb as a rock. Attack it's mind if ye can. Grungsdi, ye gotta aim fer the head!

holding to see where we dim doored to

I PM'd Felicitas to have her check the game, so the others can act.

Felicitas ports all willing to beyond her most favorite Rogue.
But only as she knows only one.

Desmond you notice there's split in the air and the three spellcasters step out of thin air in the middle of the room. The sound of brittle bones crunching under their feet.

"Ah, spellcasters! Two ugly and one pretty!"

"Ah, spellcasters! Two ugly and one pretty!"

Nym winks at Desmond knowing he is clearly referring to him has the pretty one

Seeing the worm infront of them as the step out the dimension door and quickly looses a handful of rays

(Cold) Scorching Ray RTT: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21
DMG: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 3) = 16

(Cold) Scorching Ray RTT: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25
DMG: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 2, 6) = 16

(Cold) Scorching Ray RTT: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
DMG: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1, 5) = 13

Karnog steps back from the edge of the lava pool and brings his buckler up. With guarded movements and phrases, he calls on the power of Torag to shield him from the jaws and teeth of the worm.

"Not gonna get me that easily, beast!"

1d20 + 21 ⇒ (5) + 21 = 26 defensively casting freedom of movement vs DC 23.

Surrounded in a faint green aura of protection, Karnog continues his aura of protection and readies himself to be chomped.

Freedom of Movement newly active. Aura of Protection RD 10/15 remaining.

All of Nym's cold rays hit the lava worm, it reels in pain but it is still up.

Karnog using the distraction casts defensively.

Initiative RD 1: Update

Desmond - withdrew and headed south
Enemy - attacked Duncan
Grung - hits the creature twice
Felic -
Duncan - misses wide
Kalim
Nym - hits the worm with 3 fronst rays
Karnog - casts defensively and freedom of movement

Kalim are you going to do anything this round?

DMPC Felicitas

The bard steps out of the dimensional zipper with a inspiring song on her lips.

"The mighty dwarven wall
will bestow a mighty fall.
With Axe and Mace in hand
The might dwarven band
will smash with worm against the wall."

She begins to unravel her banner to use next round.

Inspiring courage +3

Kalim chugs a potion of cute moderate wounds. 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (3, 6) + 6 = 15

Initiative RD 2:

Desmond -
Enemy -
Grung -
Felic -
Duncan -
Kalim
Nym -
Karnog

RD 2 Map

Quick post. Desmond will delay.

After starting her song Felicitas will also cast Good Hope.
Inspire courage is +4 for Felicitas thanks to the Banner of Ancient Kings.

Enemy RD 2:

The lava worm spits out a cone of fire hitting the three dwarves,

fire damage: 8d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 5, 1, 6, 2, 2, 2) = 30

Reflex 26 for half

and it's tail spies up to swing and sting the future king.

sting: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (2) + 26 = 28;damage: 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (3, 6) + 13 = 221d1d6 ⇒ 1;poison str dam: 1d4 ⇒ 2
fort DC 26

Garbage rolls

Initiative RD 2: Update

Desmond- hold action
Enemy - fire cone and tried to sting Grung
Grung -
Felic - Good hope, inspire courage +4
Duncan -
Kalim
Nym -
Karnog

1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 = 20 reflex

Karnog gets bathed in fiery lava, steam rising from his reddened armor and scorched hair.

"Ya blasted worm o' hellspawn evil! That stung!"

Current Bonuses;
Seething feat apply his racial +4 to AC against this creature
Duncan designates this as his target for Ring of Focused foe- free action. Duncan's Raw AC vs this creature is now 42
Good Hope +2 Morale to Attack, Checks, Saves, Damage
Inspire Courage +4 Attack/Damage
Energy Resistance 30

On his turn.
Duncan uses his Sacred Armor ability to add +3 to his Armor for 1 minute
AC is Now 45 vs Worm
Duncan yells, almost giddy as the magic of his friends combines with his own. His sword swing Made all the more accurate by his allies efforts he calls again to his deity to Make Iomedae's Inspiring Strike

1 hand power attack, cornugan smash: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 4 + 2 = 31
Damage: 1d10 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 27
A Hit triggers Cornugan Smash as a free action.
Intimidate vs the check is 10+ Target HD+Wis Modifier, I assume 24 based on purple worm entry
Intimidate: 1d20 + 23 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 2 = 27
If successful the creature is Demoralised to everyone AND It's sickened for 1 round and Duncan treats it as Flat footed. Works unless creature is immune to fear.

If the hit struck allies who Saw the hit and heard Duncan's yell get a +2 Sacred bonus to Attack Rolls, Saving throws and skill checks for 1 minute

Grung tries to duck behind his shield but only succeeds in taking the flame right in his face, after easily turning the stinger away. he sputters and starts to hack away, landing a blow or two.

only that last 1d6 is ice

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 reflex

Croaker: 1d20 + 26 - 4 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 26 - 4 + 1 + 4 = 40 for 1d10 + 12 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 8 + 1 + 4 + (5) = 33
Croaker: 1d20 + 21 - 4 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 21 - 4 + 1 + 4 = 41 for 1d10 + 12 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 8 + 1 + 4 + (3) = 30
Croaker: 1d20 + 17 - 4 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 17 - 4 + 1 + 4 = 28 for 1d10 + 12 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 8 + 1 + 4 + (3) = 33
Headbutt: 1d20 + 14 + 5 - 4 - 4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 5 - 4 - 4 + 4 = 19 for 1d4 + 2 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 8 + 4 = 16

to confirm Croaker: 1d20 + 21 - 4 + 1 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 21 - 4 + 1 + 4 + 4 = 41 for 2d10 + 24 + 16 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (7, 3) + 24 + 16 + 2 + 8 = 60

Grung tries to duck behind his shield but only succeeds in taking the flame right in his face, after easily turning the stinger away. he sputters and starts to hack away, landing a blow or two.

only that last 1d6 is ice

1d20+9 reflex

[dice=Croaker]1d20+26-4+1+4 for 1d10+12+8+1+4+1d6
[dice=Croaker]1d20+21-4+1+4 for 1d10+12+8+1+4+1d6
[dice=Croaker]1d20+17-4+1+4 for 1d10+12+8+1+4+1d6
[dice=Headbutt]1d20+14+5-4-4+4 for 1d4+2+8+4

to confirm [dice=Croaker]1d20+21-4+1+4+4 for 2d10+24+16+2+8

You act before Me and Felicia this time, but pretty sure My Inspiring strike hit. Next round you'll get +4,+2 Attack and Damage from Felicia and +2 from me.

Two of the future King's attacks hit home but one attack had a bigger bite to it. The crispy dwarf's axe sinks in deeply with a satisfying crunch as the beast slumps. This blow is quickly followed up by Duncan's crunching smash. There is a momentary pause before an epic explosion as the lava worm bursts.

dice fire: 8d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 6, 5, 3, 6, 6, 6) = 38
boulders: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

Reflex DC 26 for half damage for the 3 dwarves.

Everyone make sure your HP profile is up to-date.

Well now I feel bad for running. Out of character anyways.

Between fire resistance and evasion, I think Desmond is still at full?

1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 2 = 18 reflex

Karnog steps out from the crevice he stood in, smoldering, beard and hair singed, with glowing edges tracing the outline of his armor and shield.

"Well, then, that was rather unpleasant. If we have a moments respite, I can patch us up. It might help if you down some of those potions, it'll lessen the strain on my magics and speed us along."

If we have time to heal, Karnog leads off with a channel, then pulls a wand out.

7d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 3, 4, 6, 4, 5) = 31 HP to all from channel positive energy.

"Damn shame about the archon. I was hoping he could've stayed back from the front lines and helped to shield us a bit."

"Damn shame about the archon. I was hoping he could've stayed back from the front lines and helped to shield us a bit."

Nym grimaces a little at the dwarf "Zorryz about thatz."

Duncan and Grung still have a reflex to do.

Karnog you do have time to casts a healing channel and folks can down a potion if they need to. It's a good idea about using some of those disposable items. I'm not going to give you much more Free Action time to heal up. I would like to keep you moving and having to make action choices to heal.

Make sure your stat lines are up to-date.

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Desmond, Nym, Kalim, and Felic are in a rectangular shaped room that is filled with crunch bones of animals and humanoids. Several areas in the room have standing water of an unknown depth. Lastly, there is tunnel branching off from the room which is near where Desmond is standing.

Desmond I need you to make two perception checks
Nym, Kalim and Felic can each make one perception check if you like.

I'm not going to give you much more Free Action time to heal up. I would like to keep you moving and having to make action choices to heal. I'm trying to keep the tension high and sense of danger up.

Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22 +7 vs traps
Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40 +7 vs traps

perc: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

at full hit points if Nym was in the channel. Nym will reapply shield spell

Everyone should have been in the channel energy aura.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 Reflex, boulder do no damage due to DR

Grung rips out Croaker and frowns as the worm burbles a bit, he then takes the flame full in the face and sputters

Stupid bug

Grung will down two CLW potions as we search and continue on

2d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3) + 2 = 10

Kalim drinks his other moderate potion. 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 7) + 6 = 20

Reflex: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 33
Following through from his last strike, Duncan drops to a knee, Blade down and ducks under his shield at the moment the creature explodes in a shower of gore, rock and flames.

He fantastically is able to shrugged off most of the damage.
He nods his thanks to his 2 Dwarven brothers as the positive energy heals him.

He takes a moment to pull a 1st level pearl of Power from a pouch to refocus his energy and renew an earlier casting of Divine Favorites, making the divine spell available for later.

Felicitas quickly draws a wand and cures herself.
CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 5) + 3 = 14