[Table Fez] ScorchedOne's Insane 5-6 Run (Inactive)

Game Master Nathan Hartshorn

Yes, sorry. You were in B10, the corpse was in B11. Moving on to B12, the last area of the scenario.

This large columned chamber shows signs of past comforts, but an ancient battle scorched the walls and ceiling, and cracked and smashed the floor and columns. The remnants of furniture are scattered against the walls, and piles of bodies are stacked in the sleeping alcoves along the south and west walls. A dais crowned with a great, round table rises from the floor in the south part of the room. Three corpses sit around the table as if in conference, each dressed in fine silk robes. A slight breeze whistles through with a sound like a distant, murmuring voice, but there is no sense or meaning in it. An open hallway to the north leads to a natural cavern. Stairs lead downward in the northeast corner of the room, but were buried in stone when the wall collapsed.

The bodies of the sages are seated around a large table, only the shards of a broken ruby gem remain on its surface.

Merisiel automatically makes that check.
"We've got company coming. Aspis, maybe?"
The elf applies her Oil of Keen Edge to her rapier, and drinks her Potion of Invisibility.
Get them back next scenario, might as well use them.

Cannot fail the Perception

Well over course Merisiel and I hear the threat! How these other races survived without being killed by predators is simply beyond me.

Feeling the rogue's warning is enough. Fethril starts casting a very familir spell.

Enlarge Person (on James). I have time for two if Kelris wants it as well. I also have time to drop Bless.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Do bless instead

Kelris moves to the head of the party to intercept their guests

After being enlarged James moves to attack anyone coming in the doorway.

Bless it is

Fethril takes out a wand and renews his own magical protection.

I'll get Morka's prep when he comes back.

A group of five people come across the bridge outside of the fire hallway. They are led by a large Ulfan man with a greatsword casually carried over his shoulder. His bald head shines with sweat and the thing that stand out about him most is the large twin tailed red beard hanging down his chest.

Behind him are more Ulfan folk, a woman bearing a quill and parchment, and three men in breastplates with swords and shields. The leader's face turns red as he sees you standing in the room. "Who are you and why are you in my ruins?!"

"We got lost in the desert and this place seemed like it would offer us some refuge" Kelris says

Bluff: 1d20 ⇒ 8

I could try intimidating them haha

Fethril scoffs, "Your ruins? I should hardly think so. No one coming in second can claim to be the victor. That is the honorless path of cowardice. We have already faced the dangers. Seek your glories elsewhere!"

He tell his allies, "Were we not informed of another team heading here to investigate. This would seem to be they."

I am back sorry, had a hell of a week! Morka doesn't have anything to prep, since he has given off his three heroisms to Fethril, Kelris and James.

Morka excitedly peeks his head from behind the group, "Ummm, quick question, who are you?"

The Ulfan man puffs out his chest, "I am Yjalk, future king by way of slaying a Linnorm. I was told there is a powerful weapon hidden in these ruins, and I intend to find it to use in my fight with the beast."

Yjalk appears to grow angrier with Kelris' lie and Fethril's words. "You are nothing more than rats scrounging to take the treasures here. I don't know how you found out about this place, but I will fight to remove you before you take what I need to fight."

Merisiel lurks invisibly.

"Bold words from a vulture come to tear scraps from our kill. We have real business here. Lucky for you, we are almost done. Return tomorrow and you can perform your own search."

"You pay for your insolence now scum!" cries Yjalk. "Get the spellcaster! I'll take the big ones!"

Order 1st round
Fethril
Yjalk
Morka, Merisiel, Kelris, James
Signe
Mercenaries [R: 0, B: 0, G: 0]

"You want to come for us? We are right here." Fethril rapidly gestures as he casts another spell. He then moves out of the line of sight, attempting to goad the enemy into the magically coated area.

I will cast Grease, filling the area marked B11 on the map.

Active Conditions
Bless (only affects Fethril and Morka)
Heroism (Kelris, James, Merisiel)
Enlarge Person(James)
Grease (B11)

Stealing your conditions chart:

Yjalk's face turns crimson as he lets out a scream of rage, rushing toward Fethril.

Acrobatics!: 1d20 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 1 - 3 = 6

His first steps get him into the grease, and unable to move further as his feet slip and slide underneath him.

Order 1st round
Fethril
Yjalk
Morka, Merisiel, Kelris, James
Signe
Mercenaries [R: 0, B: 0, G: 0]

Active Conditions
Bless (only affects Fethril and Morka)
Heroism (Kelris, James, Merisiel)
Enlarge Person(James)
Grease (B11)

Kelris moves to the edge of the grease, readying his blade for anyone to cross.

Readied attack: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 191d10 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

James steps forward and attacks with his now longer reach.

Scythe PA: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 2 = 18 Damage: 2d4 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 7 + 6 = 19

Merisiel delays.

The bard, at the back of the group gets excited and starts his performance, You get em, team! Go go go!

Bardic performance, and move up.

James' attack scores a significant blow to Yjalk, only seeming to make him angrier as his blood mixes with the grease beneath his feet.

The woman in Yjalk's party steps behind him and begins singing in a low, rough voice. She sings of the deeds of great kings and valiant warriors fighting against impossible odds and vicious foes, invigorating her companions.

The other three members ready their heavy crossbows, one taking up a stance to take a long shot at Fethril, the others aiming at Morka as he begins performing.

Thrum (F)!: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 = 16
Thrum (M)!: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 = 20
Thrum (M)!: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 = 20

With so many things in the way none of the bolts find their mark, though Morka has to be a bit more proactive than Fethril in avoiding the deadly missiles.

Order 2nd round
Fethril
Yjalk
Morka, Merisiel, Kelris, James
Signe
Mercenaries [R: 0, B: 0, G: 0]

Active Conditions
Bless (only affects Fethril and Morka)
Heroism (Kelris, James, Merisiel)
Enlarge Person(James)
Grease (B11)

Do I not have cover, from the crossbows? Edit- oh wait, they missed.

On his turn, Morka takes his bow and fires it at the closest goon. "Hey, don't shoot the bard, don't you know, you NEVER shoot the bard!"

Shortbow+Point Blanc+Performance: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 6 -- arrow damage

With a flick of his wand, a bolt of arcane energy slams into ebon-haired speaker. "Mr. Tuxx, I believe they have a bard as well. Perhaps you should focus on eliminating your counterpart."

MM vs White {their bard?}: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Fethril's missile draws a grunt from the woman singing, but doesn't stop her from continuing.

Damned Grease!: 1d20 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 1 - 3 = 1

Yjalk tries to move forward once more and slides his feet out from under him, landing on his back. He stands once more, more furious than ever.

Morka's arrow glances off the side of the goon's breastplate, causing it to ring like a bell.

Order 2nd round
Fethril
Yjalk
(AoO Kelris, James)
Morka, Merisiel, Kelris, James
Signe
Mercenaries [R: 0, B: 0, G: 0]

Active Conditions
Bless (only affects Fethril and Morka)
Heroism (Kelris, James, Merisiel)
Enlarge Person(James)
Grease (B11)

James swings at the man as he tries to stand. He then begins to rage and attacks the man again.

Scythe PA AoO: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 15 Damage: 2d4 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 18

Scythe Raging PA: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 17 Damage: 2d4 + 10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3) + 10 + 6 + 1 = 24

Merisiel is unable to do anything of use. Delay.

Doesn't the Merisiel Iconic have like 10 daggers or something?

Yes, but no Precise Shot. So I'd be breaking invisibility for the sake of a single attack at -8 (melee and cover). Probably better to conserve the Invisibility in case they get past somehow. The bottleneck here is fine and useful, it just means there is little I can do. That's okay with me.

The multiple attacks on Yjalk leave him bleeding and barely standing.

Order 2nd round
Fethril
Yjalk -61
Morka, Merisiel, Kelris, James
Signe
Mercenaries [R: 0, B: 0, G: 0]

Active Conditions
Bless (only affects Fethril and Morka)
Heroism (Kelris, James, Merisiel)
Enlarge Person(James)
Grease (B11)

1d20+10+2+1;1d10+9

Kelris continues to hold his position to keep the enemy at bay

I don't get an AoO, I do't have reach

Yeah, that's my bad.

The enemy chronicler weaves a spell into her singing, sending positive energy into Yjalk with a light touch.

Heal!: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

The rest of the mercenaries spend time reloading their crossbows for another volley.

Order 2nd round
Fethril
Yjalk -53
Morka, Merisiel, Kelris, James
Signe
Mercenaries [R: 0, B: 0, G: 0]

Active Conditions
Bless (only affects Fethril and Morka)
Heroism (Kelris, James, Merisiel)
Enlarge Person(James)
Grease (B11)

Another bolt slams into the bard.

MM vs bard: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Yjalk attempts to move again as the woman behind him is hit with another bolt of force.

Acrobatics!: 1d20 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 1 - 3 = 1

He promptly falls again and rushes to stand once more.

Order 2nd round
Fethril
Yjalk -53
(AoO James)
Morka, Merisiel, Kelris, James
Signe -10
Mercenaries [R: 0, B: 0, G: 0]

James yells at the man, "Just stay down! What could be worth your life? Who sent you here?"

Scythe Raging PA AoO: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 20 Damage: 2d4 + 10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 10 + 6 + 1 = 20

Scythe Raging PA : 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 19 Damage: 2d4 + 10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 10 + 6 + 1 = 20

Morka continues his performance, and gives a slight nod towards the elven transmuter. "You're probably right, we should shut her up, after all, my voice is definitely better! THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!"

Morka takes aim and looses an arrow at the enemy bard!
Shortbow+Point Blanc: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 1 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6 -- arrow damage

As James' scythe digs deeply into Yjalk's shoulder he manages to splutter, "I came...for the...weapons. To fight...a Linnorm...for myself" He swiftly expires as the rage leaves his body. The woman behind him takes Morka's arrow as tears begin running down her face.

Acrobatics!: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

She draws her dagger, leaping over Yjalk's body before Kelris.

Readied: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 2 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

She dies, anger at her leader's death still writ clear on her face as Kelris brings her down. The three mercenaries, seeing their leader and his second in command drop, begin fleeing back towards the entrance. Combat over!

The room trembles, the brazier in the center of the table ignites with emerald fire, and a spectral form rises from the flames to attack. In the northwest corner a mass of corpses start blending together to create another Carrion Golem, which stands as evil suffuses the chamber.

Until I can get a picture of an actual Carrion Golem in I'm using the grease square as a stand in. Everyone needs to make a DC 16 Will save vs a sonic, mind-affecting compulsion effect or be fascinated for the following number of rounds.

Babble rounds: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Order 1st Round
(DC 16 Will save: Everyone)
Merisiel
Sage of Plagues
Fethril, Kelris
Carrion Golem
Morka
James
Sage of Plagues

Active Conditions
Bless (only affects Fethril and Morka)
Heroism (Kelris, James, Merisiel)
Enlarge Person(James)
Grease (B11)

Will: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 4 = 28
Religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Morka looks scared, Huh? What happened? Guys, is that an allip?

Can reveal first two tags.

Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Kelris is able to shake off the droning noise from the creature. "tell me more about this Allip." Kelris says as he moves forward quickly towards it. dbl move

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Merisiel just manages to resist the sonic effect. Hint, hint.

She moves up and stabs the ghostly thing. "Take it down!"
Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 14

James stands and stares as his he slowly sways.

Will vs DC 16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

"I..um...well...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm"

You were still invisible Meri, so you get sneak attack.

Merisiel's surprise attack seems to shock the allip, giving her rapier a bit more purchase in its ghostly flesh.

It screeches and reaches out to the elf, power flexing along its fingers drawing an AoO from Merisiel as Kelris isn't by the Sage yet.

Touch assuming it doesn't lose SLA: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

It doesn't manage to nab the quickly moving elf, having to avoid Kelris' halberd as he comes to help. Fethril has fallen into a light trance hearing the Allip mutter to itself, as has James. The Carrion Golem sloughs its way toward James, slamming into him with its nasty form as its stench assaults his nostrils.

Slam!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Order 1st Round
Merisiel
Sage of Plagues -3 (until Meri's sneak attack damage is rolled)
Fethril, Kelris
Carrion Golem
(AoO + sneak attack damage Merisiel)
(DC 12 Fort save vs poison James or be nauseated)
Morka, James
Sage of Plagues

Merisiel does not have a Ghost Touch weapon so cannot Sneak Attack incorporeal foes.

AOO, Heroism (forgot before): 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Morka aims for the incoporeal creature, hoping his magic bow will help lay some hurt down.

Shortbow+Point Blanc+Performance: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 30 
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8 -- arrow damage

He continues his performance, as he draws closer.

Morka, this kind of foe is why you have Countersong. It's an amazing and vastly under-appreciated ability.

I thought everyone saved? Have ppl not saved?

Fethril and James failed and are fascinated for 4 rounds.

Do you mind pointing out to me where it says SA doesn't apply to incorporeal foes? I can't find it in the SA description, the incorporeal description, or the ghost touch description.

2nd Edit: Found it. Christ this is stupid that they have incorporeal as a subtype and as a UMR without pointing the UMR to the subtype. I'm glad 2E is out, hopefully they fixed silly things like this.

Concentrate!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Mythic Surge!: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Merisiel distracts the allip during its casting, causing it to lose the spell from its touch. Seeing Kelris join the fight it turns to him instead, reaching out with its hand without using a spell this time.

Touch!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Wisdom Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Order 1st Round
Merisiel
Sage of Plagues -9
Fethril, Kelris
Carrion Golem
(DC 12 Fort save vs poison James or be nauseated)
Morka, James
Sage of Plagues

James continues to sway to music no one else hears.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

It's under the description of the incorporeal subtype, not the incorporeal special quality. Because of course.

An incorporeal creature has no physical body. An incorporeal creature is immune to critical hits and precision-based damage (such as sneak attack damage) unless the attacks are made using a weapon with the ghost touch special weapon quality. In addition, creatures with the incorporeal subtype gain the incorporeal special quality.