PFS Module Risen from the Sands with GM Deadly Secret (Inactive)

Game Master TriOmegaZero

Helena withdraws and provokes with it's reach as she moves through the threatened square of it's reach AC 20
Melee Slam: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 20/x2
Total Concealment 50 lower fails: 1d100 ⇒ 92
Miss

Gaellin runs.

Etemyc drinks a potion and moves.

═══════════════

Up next, Luli, Byron & Katsu!

Continue moving away
Also, as I believe the pyramid is in the obscuring mist, anything beyond 5' has complete concealment so it can't take op attacks unless it has blindsight like we do. Could be wrong.

"Hurry!" Luli encourages the rest of the party to continue to the exit while he and Karma bring up the rear.

Karma delays; Luli is still readying to cast Oracle's Burden on the first opponent he can see.

You're right, it can't attack her as it can't see or detect her in that square. :)

Byron will double move toward the exits.

I'm under the impression that you're out and out retreating, is this correct?

yes

That is my understanding of the plan, Though I intend on being a rear gaurd and not moving past any of my allies (not that that is particularly likely do to my heavy armor)

Oh, most definitely. Let's atttempt to regroup and heal up outside, and figure out what comes next.

Your party eventually out runs the pyramid and it stops after awhile when it no longer detects you and you can hear it rolling back towards the doors it was originally at.

Out of Combat!

What would you like to do?

"Does anyone need healing?" says Luli cheerfully, holding up his wand. "And how far from town are we? Karma and I were in a hurry, and day and night kinda look the same to me. But we might want to grab a few scrolls or potions before we go back in."

Gaellin huffs a little as he lowers himself against a wall. Untying a small barrel from his back, he uncorks it and deftly fills his waterskin with the amber liquid. After carefully placing and tying the barrel once more, he takes a long swig from the waterskin. "This is what I need," he says with a pleased sigh.

Myc lays on his back and puts his arm over his eyes.

"Well, that could have gone better I think."

UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
healing if succesful: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"We traveled for over 4 days to reach here. Venture-Captain Balentiir was a bit concerned if we dallied we could lose the find to thieves or bandits. To which I say, they are quite welcome to that monstrosity in there!

"I'm not opposed to returning to purchase equipment better suited to this task, but it is possible we'd return to a thoroughly looted tomb."

Trying again on the wand

UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Healing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Healing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
healing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
healing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"I mean," Gaellin begins, waving his waterskin with emphasis, "I could stay behind and guard this place while you all go. I've got my healing juice here, I'll be fine."

Luli considers. "What was the furthest you ever saw the construct move?" he asks. "And I think I can make that wand work if you need assistance," he offers to Byron.

If we spread ourselves out enough, it might not be able to trample the entire line. Let's make that hallway work for us instead of against us! Downside would be only one person making attacks and the rest of us using whatever ranged or support options we have.

Katsu thinks for a moment before responding.
”I think we can take it with a plan of attack and a bit of luck. If I approach out front, I should be able to avoid its trample. Once it does that, the rest of you rush it. Myc, you seemed to do well grappling it, while Gaelin and Helena help him. Luli? You stand behind and heal as nessissary. Meanwhile, I may be able to damage it while it is distracted.”

My plan is for me to run out front, it tramples me but I have evasion. Gaelin and Helena aid another grapple(if Helena gives Gaelin her polearm, he can threaten the pyramid from one square back-with cover.) If I can get a sneak attack off I have a chance to damage it. Once it is pinned we can beat the snot out of it.
This, of course, all assumes we rest.

"Hmm," Luli replies. "That sounds like it could work. Byron, can you put up that cloud again? What other spells or resources do we have?" he asks the group. "I can use wands to heal everybody before we go back in. It sounds like time is of the essence."

If there's no other strong reason to rest other than recovering hitpoints, Luli can use each person's wand of CLW to get them back up to full health. Katsu's plan sounds decent, especially if enough people aid Myc on the grapple check and Katsu can use sneak attack to get through its hardness.

To Luli, he responds. "Thank you kindly, I could use another activation if its not too much bother."

I've only expended some uses of my Prescience ability. The only thing I'd really get back on a rest is that, and I could maybe prep some Enlarge Persons.

If we return to town I could grab some tanglefoot bags. That might help keep him in place. Seeing as no one can really get any adamantine weapons and blanches don't help with hardness, we're still going to have trouble with the hardness.
I'll defer to whatever the rest of the party wants.

Gallon just sits, nursing his waterskin.

"I for one think we can do this if we work together more. We know what it can do, now we just need to keep it from doing it. If we can keep it pinned down, literally I would like to say, then it can't build up the steam it needs."

Myc pulls out a small branch and offers it to the new halfling ally.

"Any chance you could help me out here as well?"

If people wish to return to town, I will wait here as well.

I was suggesting a rest because I know Helena is out of lay on hands.

"Of course!" Luli says cheerfully to Myc.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

You decide how many hits of the stick you want. GM, what's your policy on taking averages for healing outside of combat?

After he finishes, Luli pulls out a pair of rings. "I just got these," he tells his companions, "and I have an idea. If someone wears one and I wear the other, I can take some of the damage in your stead. I only have one pair though, so I can only protect one person. Who should it be?"

These rings are the focus components for Shield Other. The subject of the spell gains a +1 deflection bonus, and Luli takes half the damage dealt to the subject. Maybe that can help with not having Lay on Hands?

You decide how many hits of the stick you want.

Thats good, I am full.

Myc looks at the rings and nods.

"Sounds like a good strategy. Any takers?

Are you going to rest for the night. Though your characters don't know this, there won't be any encounters while you sleep. So go ahead and get that out of the way and let me know when you're ready to go challenge the pyramid.

Nice!

After a nights rest, Byron prepares his days allotment of spells over breakfast.

"I've prepared two uses of enlarge person. Shall I activate that on someone before entering?

I'll also be using my wand of mage armor and wand of heightened awareness before entering the complex.

Helena will take an hour before breakfast performing an obedience to Vildeis. This involves her cutting a holy design into her flesh. She will then rub ashes from the previous night's fire onto the design while offering verbal prayers to Vildeis. She then binds the wound in red cloth.

"My divinely granted gifts have renewed themselves. I am ready to face that creature again. I think the two best canidates for potential enlarge person targets are myself or Etemyc. I would be better able to harm the pyramid, but Etemyc would find pinning it easier."

Helena will leave the wand of obscuring mist in Byron's hands for the time being. She would not be opposed to being enlarged, or to have Myc enlarged. Though I don't think Myc is actually a valid target for the spell, as he is an Oread. It shouldn't be able to trample a large creature, or past one, unless it has a special ability to do so.

Helena will cast Divine Favor as the group starts to make their way down the long hallway towards the Pyramid. (as late as she thinks she can before combat starts)

Gaellin drinks a lot and then snores loudly. He has a hangover in the morning, but nothing too bad. Though, it does cause him to drink more.

ready

Luli spends some time studying how the sand flows in the wind as he lets it fall from his hand, then listens intently for the sounds of birds flying overhead.

Natural Divinations activated.

Luli then turns to the group. "I'll ask the sands for their blessing and protection as we get close to where we were before," he says. "And who can I be a shield for?"

Luli will cast bless on the party as they approach the pyramid, and whoever wants shield other. He can also put some shield of faith spells on folks. I'd recommend whoever doesn't get shield other gets shield of faith instead.

Once those spells are decided, ready!

I’m ready. If we enlarge Helena, then Gaelin stays in front because of space restrictions. As a reminder, I’m going about 30 ft ahead so it will trample me and I will get the flank.
I actually suggest you shield other Myc, as he no doubt will draw all the aggro

Ready. I will cast enlarge person on Helena before we enter. Will have my wand of cure light wounds in hand, and will try to heal Helena during the fight.

Unfortunately Enlarge Person is not a valid option for Myc. Shield Other though would be most helpful. Myc will gladly accept the ring. Otherwise, Myc is ready.

OK I just got to update on what's going on here. From what I gather you are all ready to go back in with Katsu leading ahead and all of your bars are updated with your current numbers for your spells/effects and I can roll the initiatives? If so, I will do so later today.

Alright:

- Katsu and Helena have a +2 deflection bonus to AC (Shield of Faith)
- Myc has a +1 deflection bonus to AC (Shield Other)
- Everyone has a +1 morale bonus to attack rolls and Will saves vs fear (Bless)

And Luli will use Natural Divination to give himself a +4 bonus to this coming initiative check. This has been reflected in his tagline stats.

Your party makes their way back down the causeway. When you get closer to the pyramid you take more caution. Once you get a certain distance it seems to spring back to life.

Initiative
Gaellin Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Helena Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Etemyc 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Byroninitiative: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25
Katsu 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Luli 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Pyramid 1d20 ⇒ 5

═══════════════

Up next, everyone!

As per the plan, Katsu runs up next to the pyramid with at least 30’ of room behind him, and waits for the pyramid to trample. I think the plan is to delay until I am on the other side of the pyramid? Also, Helena is enlarged so it can’t trample her.

delay

Delay as well.

"Why are we stopping?" Luli asks. "Oh! Is it nearby?"

Luli and Karma delay. And of course the pyramid is just past Luli's 60 ft sight. Hah!

Myc does not get the deflection bonus from Shield Other. He still welcomes the shared damage though.

Myc trots forward a little leaving some room between himself and Katsu. He spreads his feet wide and seems to brace himself for what is to come.

"Ok, Katsu, when it passes you I will try to stop it from going further."

Move action to get into position. Readied action to grapple the pyramid when it gets in range.

If Katsu remains in place when the trample happens it is my hope that Myc will be able to grapple the pyramid here and also get a flank for the attempt.

The pyramid moves forward trampling over Katsu
trample: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 bludgeoning damage
DC 18; player can take AoO at -4 penalty or Reflex for half damage

═══════════════

Up next, everyone!

C’mon evasion, don’t fail me now!
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Thank you evasion! Enter blinded blade stance

"Together friends, we shall bring this thing down!"

Helena will enter Blinded Blade style as a swift action, stride forward 20 feet as a move action and attack as a standard action.

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14, damage: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2, 2) + 7 = 16

"Oh, that's what you were fighting?" Luli says as the pyramid rushes past Katsu. "We've got this, friends - stay strong!"

He clicks his tongue and Karma moves into position behind Helena.

Luli delays, but is ready to use Misfortune as an immediate action on the pyramid if it threatens a crit.

delay

Myc reaches out and tries to wrestle the pyramid before it can get any further.

I hope that's good enough.

Etemyc grapples the pyramid. Nothing says I can't reverse the grapple, could you imagine what that looks like?

Luli moves.

Helena hits and does a fair amount of damage after the hardness of the stone.

Etemyc grapples the pyramid. Nothing says I can't reverse the grapple, could you imagine what that looks like?

I suspect kind of like the bear from the movie the Great Outdoors, just kind of bouncing on top of him as he lies on the floor.

Does Katsu or Gaellin want to act before it takes its turn?

There is nothing particularly productive that I can do.