Variel's Reign of Winter (Inactive)

Game Master Neltji

I honestly think this might be the first time Cynehelm has heard of this curse. I'm aware of it but I'm not sure Cynehelm was.

Titan takes in everything he can and thinks. Is the cures the mark of the black rider that compelled him here? He knows he is after the witch queen but why is she in this strange land?

Do you all want me to cast echolocation and see if anything fishy is going on?

I don’t know the benefit of echolocation.

I came to assist these brave heroes after they assisted my people. It seemed to me they were seeking to save their world or at least their nation. If you are the means to that end it would seem better to do so peacefully than to result in your demise.” Baub says and then casts shield.

Echolocation is basically blindsight. Detect magic may also give us an idea about this person.

Titan will assess the person for weapons, spell casting component pouches, special, holy symbols, anything that will give information about abilities, strength and weakness.

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39

Titian you see on the man a mwk dagger, mwk revolver, amulet , cassock, headband and strange clothing unlike that of Golarion that you are used to.

Ah but that is where we are at an impasse. You seem to think I would care about your world. Alas for your slaw I do not.

As Cynehelm casts shield the man also intones a spell causing everyone’s legs to freeze in place.

Will save dc 23 or unable to move from your square for 1 round.

At the same time, the pile burning corpses seems to
animate, melting together in a grotesque symphony of charred flesh and blackened bone. In fact, the pile is a bizarre and disgusting creature known only as a corpse orgy that has absorbed the villagers' corpses into its own body. Called from the heated depths of the Earth by the power of the Man, the corpse orgy is infused with fiery energy. It unleashed a painful shriek affecting all nearby.

Pain Shriek (Su) Twice per day as a standard action, a corpse orgy can unleash a piercing
shriek from the various heads captured in its form. This shriek deals 10d6 points of sonic damage to all creatures in a 40-foot radius
(Fortitude DC 22 for half). Creatures that cannot hear do not take this damage. The save DC is Charisma-based.

Everyone up before the man goes

Helgash is the man and the fire is the corpse orgy

Will save (DC 23): 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 15 + 1 = 34
Fortitude save (DC 22): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

forgot to roll the damage

10d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 1, 3, 5, 3, 1, 1, 2, 3) = 28

Jetro Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Fort: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

Will: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Will: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25

Any knowledge checks on either?

also you all get your action before the man goes

Cynehelm leaps back into the air on his snowy-white wings and casts Communal Protection from Fire on all his companions plus the strange troll that seems to have joined them.

Just guessing that a guy ready to fight ice witches may have come prepared with fire.

Everyone has 120 points of protection from fire.

Will DC 23: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Fort DC 22: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

I believe Duardlara was still airborne, probably 15', anyway, but I made that save, so it's moot. Her Improved Invisibility has probably expired already, however.

The shriek issuing forth from the pile of flaming bodies assaults the arcane trickster's sensitive ears, causing her to double over in mid-air for just a moment. As she flies around the foes clockwise, she reaches into a sack hanging at her belt, drawing forth a furry ball and tossing it to the ground between her and the stranger as she cries out, "Attack!".

Tan Bag of Tricks: 1d100 ⇒ 79

A fully-kitted heavy horse appears between the man and the elf and it charges (flavor text, not a mechanical charge) the man.

I put a super-sized D'lara in for the horse for the moment.

The large animal rears and strikes out at the man with a hoof, but misses.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28 Special defenses and weaknesses please.
Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20

Humanoid (Human) +6, Outsider (Evil) +4, Spontaneous Casting, Undead +2

Attack adamantine/+4 falchion: 1d20 + 20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 20 + 4 + 2 = 32
Damage: 3d4 + 26 + 5 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) + 26 + 5 + 2 + 6 = 49 Distructive smite.

Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 20 + 4 + 2 = 27
Damage: 3d4 + 26 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) + 26 + 5 + 2 = 42

That troll fellow just cut his own head off! Dernest thing I ever saw.

Us Yellowbeards are never more dangerous than when we're dead!

I have returned. Since we have a troll are we no longer keeping Helgash the younger around? Seemed the going idea so I will drop the leadership and go back to my original build, if that is ok. Otherwise, I will bring a charging helgash into the fight and we will need a different icon.

I was about 40' in the air and 15' west of the fire, was Baub caught in the scream?

WILL SAVE: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

FOR SAVE: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Oh yes the target is the fire corps pile.

Sorry I thought I posted the info for you Titian but when I went into it again it showed that I never hit submit. My bad, here you go

I moved everyone in to talk to the man. You are still in the air but just closer to hear everything as he does not shout to be heard. He expects you to hear him the first time. You all would be in the area of effect.

Duardlara pulls out a heavy warhorse that promptly flounders in the proximity of the fire beast. Titian lays into the creature with a massive blow but his second strike almost causes him to trip and impale himself.

Jetro and Baub still to go.

Jetro unloads his arrows

Longbow,PBS,PS,DA,Rapid: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 301d8 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Longbow,PBS,PS,DA,Rapid: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 271d8 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Longbow,PBS,PS,DA,Rapid: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 151d8 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Elec: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Elec: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Elec: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Baub assumes the man has some form of true seeing. Hoping he has the standard range limitation, Baub dimension doors west by 130'.

Did the improved invisibility wear off during the conversation?

Jetro what is your target, the man or the fire?

Baub greater invisibility lasts for only rounds per level so it will be down next turn.

The corpse

I know, that's why I asked.

I assume mine has expired. I think I may have cast it earlier, so that would track.

Baub flees the area as he is unsure what is going to happen next with the corpse fire and the man. Jetro fires thrice but only the first arrow hits. The corpse fire takes full damage from the arrow. Unfortunately the second 2 shots are off the mark. AC 28+

The man signals a farewell to all of you before stepping away and disappearing into the night. May those that survive tonight flee to the safety of their homes before i deliver a fate worse than death to you.

The fire then lashes out with 4 fiery appendages at the troll that struck it.

Appendage slam 1d20 + 20 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 20 - 4 = 17 for 2d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 + 8 = 19 and 1d6 ⇒ 4 fire
Appendage slam 1d20 + 20 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 20 - 4 = 26 for 2d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 4) + 6 + 8 = 19 and 1d6 ⇒ 6 fire
Appendage slam 1d20 + 20 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 20 - 4 = 34 for 2d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 5) + 6 + 8 = 21 and 1d6 ⇒ 5 fire
Appendage slam 1d20 + 20 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 20 - 4 = 17 for 2d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 + 8 = 21 and 1d6 ⇒ 1 fire

2 of the slams miss horribly but 1 is a direct hit while the other manages to connect with him bypassing his natural armor.

If I am reading this right you used wild shape ability to assume giant form. Doing so prevents you from gaining an armor bonus unless the armor has the wild upgrade

Party is up

Wildshpe normally does but this is based on giant form. Turning into human shape you keep your armour just like enlarge person.

When you cast a polymorph spell that changes you into a creature of the animal, dragon, elemental, magical beast, plant, or vermin type, all of your gear melds into your body...If your new form does not cause your equipment to meld into your form, the equipment resizes to match your new size.

Humanoid is not on that list.

Knowledge (Dungeoneering) DC 24: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Knowledge (Local) DC 28: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

How wonderfully symmetrical and useless.

Duardlara pulls a small iron ring from her component pouch. As she twists it onto her finger, she speaks words of power. Sparks fly forth from the ring, becoming bluish in color and trailing frosty vapor behind them as they move through the air toward the pile of corpses.

Ball lightning converted to cold damage on a hunch using versatile evocation. Reflex DC 19 for each ball for half damage

Cold damage #1: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 6) + 1 = 11

Cold damage #2: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2, 2) + 1 = 9

Cold damage #3: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4, 3) + 1 = 13

Meanwhile, the horse follows its last command and pursues the man. I presume that he's going to be out of range quickly enough that there's no point in rolling dice for this attack.

She flies back from the pile of bodies to avoid any further assaults on her ears.

Baub gave himself maneuver room.

Disappointed the man departed, Baub turns his attention to the corpse thing. Without a working knowledge of its weaknesses he assumes, it being fire, that lightning may be effective against it. "Fulgura!" he says and sends a bolt streaking toward the creature.

Chain lightning, single target, DC 23 REF

Chain lightning: 13d6 + 26 ⇒ (5, 3, 5, 4, 4, 4, 3, 4, 5, 3, 1, 3, 2) + 26 = 72

Titan attacks the creature again.

Regeneration turns off and the fire is extra damaging.

Attack adamantine/+4 falchion: 1d20 + 20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 20 + 4 + 2 = 36
Damage: 3d4 + 26 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2, 3) + 26 + 5 + 2 = 40

Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 20 + 4 + 2 = 33
Damage: 3d4 + 26 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) + 26 + 5 + 2 = 39

Damage 28 Damage.

Jetro keeps shooting
Lowbow,PBS,PS,DA,RS: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 391d8 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
Lowbow,PBS,PS,DA,RS: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 301d8 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Lowbow,PBS,PS,DA,RS: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 151d8 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Electrical: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Electrical: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Electrical: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Duardlara casts a spell as 3 balls of cold slam into it. It avoids most of the damage but the close Poe unity to the cold does extra damage.

Reflex x3 3d20 ⇒ (12, 7, 9) = 28 +12 each 22 total damage after 50% increase

Baub uses the distance to get some breathing room as he targets the fire with electricity. It crackles nicely but the fire is quite dexterous and avoids a direct blast but still takes damage.

Reflex 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 36 after reflex

Titian hits twice dealing loads of damage to the fire creature. 79

Thanks for clarification on the humanoid aspect of polymorph. Wasn’t seeing that rule with wild shape

Jetro then piles on the damage this round with his first and last arrows finding purchase. The electricity crackling from the arrows zapping through the fire extinguishing the last vestiges of fire as the creature collapses dead.

The horse neighs confused at the absence of the strange man but is relieved the fire creature is gone.

end of round and ding!!! Level up to 14 please.

Cynehelm ends his spell and settles to the ground. He begins healing his companions. "Well now what?" he asks. "What is our goal at this point?"

Titan attacks the creature again.

Regeneration turns off and the fire is extra damaging.

[dice=Attack adamantine/+4 falchion]1d20+20+4+2
[dice=Damage]3d4+26+5+2

[dice=Attack]1d20+20+4+2
[dice=Damage]3d4+26+5+2

Damage 28 Damage.

Don't forget you have 120 points of protection from fire.

"Well, that was anticlimactic." Baub says to no one in particular and then floats back to the others.

Once the embers cool Titans body starts to heal again.

"So, I just found myself compelled to walk through a portal to find you all. I have been trying to track down Old Grandmother and it seems I have accidentally been following you. Quite the trail you left me to follow. Do we find that man? Do you have any other clues?"

Finding that man seems to be a good bet.

"I believe that man was the Mad Monk of whom the Coffin Man warned us." Link the results of our research

"He seems none to willing to help. Therefore, it would appear he needs to die. Of course, this" Baub gestures to the destruction around them, "Was likely his fault."

"I remain uncertain about his role in all this," says Cynehelm. "But he is undoubtedly evil. I suppose in the end that is enough for me. Right. Let's go after him."

"But what about these poor people? Are we going to leave their bodies in the snow?"

Well, do you have any magic to dig a grave? It is going to be lot sof work with the cold ground.

Are there civilian bodies, also? Or just the soldiers? I’m guessing the ones we killed were the victors and the corpse pile were the losers and the innocent.

Duardlara searches the area, looking for clues about where (or when) they find themselves this time.

As to the internment of the bodies, she’s inclined to agree with Jetro - it’s going to be very difficult and possibly better left to those that return to the village, unfair as that might be. But she doesn’t say it because she’s searching.

Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (12) + 20 = 32

For the most part the bodies of the civilian innocents were gathered together and thrown into the fire to create the corpse fire. The rest of the bodies you find are this of the soldiers blown apart by you all. You do find 2576 gp worth of coins/gold teeth/silver baby rattle/jewelry the soldiers ‘liberated’ from the villagers.

Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30

"Hut! The hut is moving. We lose it we lose our way back home!"

Cynehelm spreads his wings and flies after the hut as fast as he can go.

Oh bugger! Jetro follows Cynehelm.

To the hut we go. Baub follows Cynehelm.

Those that have a speed over 30 will be able to catch the Hut and hop inside. Those with speed 30 or less are going to have a hard slog following it. However the Hut does provide a very easy path to follow for an hour of hard marching.

He can dimension door 4 times at 920' each so that should be sufficient to catch it with everyone in tow, yes?

Baub drops down and calls out, "To me! Touch me!" in a surprisingly commanding voice he usually does not use. When the slower troopers touch him, he dimension door's in the direction of the hut until he catches it.

Duardlara’s fly spell should still be active and she takes advantage, trying to think of a way she might get the crazy hut to pause while others catch up.