Female Half-Orc Invulnerable Rager 7 | HP 69/69(83) | AC 17 (15), T 11 (9), FF 16 | CMD 24 | Fort +10(12)(17), Ref +6(11), Will +6(8)(11) | Init +1 | Perc +11 | SM -1 | Rage Rounds 18/18
Roldala jerked awake with a start, eyes staring wide into the darkness at her own monsters. Shaking them away, she hauled herself to her feet, snatching up her hammer as she goes.
M Human Wizard (Exploiter) 7 | HP 51/51 | AC13 T13 FF10 CMD 17 | F+9/R+10/W+10| Per +11 | Init +7 | Reservoir 6/9 | Prescience 4/4 | Active: None
Foresight 1/4:1d20 ⇒ 7 Knowledge (Arcana):1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 Waiting on the results of the Arcana check before acting. What are its resistances and its senses?
@Zaarah - you can sleep in light armor with no problem. Especially a mithral chain shirt.
M Human Wizard (Exploiter) 7 | HP 51/51 | AC13 T13 FF10 CMD 17 | F+9/R+10/W+10| Per +11 | Init +7 | Reservoir 6/9 | Prescience 4/4 | Active: None
Aroden uses his bonded item to cast Vanish on himself. Using the pre-roll from Prescience for the concentration check to cast defensively.
Concentration DC 17:7 + 10 = 17
Then he stands up.
Then regular attack with her scimitar during spell combat full attack.
Scimitar Black Blade +2 attack roll :1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 2 = 27 Scimitar Black Blade +2 Damage roll :1d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13
Opportune Parry & Reposte:
In case Zaarah is attacked she uses 'Opportune Parry' and parries by expending an AoO to parry and spends a panache point (so if the attack roll of tshe opponent is lower than Zaarah's parry then the opponent does not hit and Zaarah could potentially reposte)
Opportune Parry:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
In case Zaarah successfully parries she uses 'Reposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her.
M Human Wizard (Exploiter) 7 | HP 51/51 | AC13 T13 FF10 CMD 17 | F+9/R+10/W+10| Per +11 | Init +7 | Reservoir 6/9 | Prescience 4/4 | Active: None
Aroden moves away and fires a Ray of Frost at the creature, becoming visible as he does so.
"All clear, Roldala!" His damage is miniscule compared to the 128 the party has dished out (if AC 22 or less), but he needs to be visible for his other trick. Ranged Touch, Into Melee:1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 4 = 10 Damage:1d3 ⇒ 2
The Mngwa growls and bares its teeth at the agents. He releases his grip on stuinvolk and withdraws into the darkness.
Once the beast is away, Stuinvolk comes back to his senses. "That thing. It sounds are that of my friends who have died here."
Seeing the beast up close, now it is more noticebal. The creature eye color matches that of Stuinvolk.
Aroden, begins to put all the pieces together. He realizes that Mngwa is not only a curse from the spirits of Mwangi Expanse, but also an external manifestation of Stuinvolk's survivors guilt.
With the sounds of nature coming back, the pathinders can attempt to get more shut eye if they can.
As the beast flees Zaarah thinks a moment to follow but then starts smiling and then laughing!
”Ha ha ha! That was great!! I love the sound of battle! Fighting against all odds!! Ha ha ... “ she laughs a little crazily.
Next day:
Fortitude :1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Zaarah tries to help Roldala with navigation ... unfortunately she has no orientation.
Survival aid :1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
But she uses the time to talk to Roldala.
”Wow, you really pack a punch!! Good to have you with us to be our guide AND protector! But I am also wondering how we can really get rid of this beast?“
Zaarah approaches Stuinvolk.
”How are you today?? I have my experience with crazy so maybe we have to get rid of this thing only after you have found closure! We are with you on this path!“ she says smiling.
M Human Wizard (Exploiter) 7 | HP 51/51 | AC13 T13 FF10 CMD 17 | F+9/R+10/W+10| Per +11 | Init +7 | Reservoir 6/9 | Prescience 4/4 | Active: None
Didn't realize the Mgnwa had grappled Stuinvolk. For future reference, Aroden keeps a Liberating Command prepped and will use it as an immediate action if Stuinvolk is grappled again.
Did we get Stuinvolk fully healed?
Aroden's spell protects him from the heat again, and he tries to help with the navigation.
Survival Aid:1d20 ⇒ 20
Vague memories from a distant place leave him quite certain about the direction to go.
He continues talking to Stuinvolk about travels and travails. "As Zaarah said, we are with you. Should that creature come back, I have now prepared a spell of vanishing to use on you, and I would ask that you accept it. I believe it is acceptable to 'hide from your demons' in a strictly literal sense when they are tangible and about to eat you."
Female Half-Orc Invulnerable Rager 7 | HP 69/69(83) | AC 17 (15), T 11 (9), FF 16 | CMD 24 | Fort +10(12)(17), Ref +6(11), Will +6(8)(11) | Init +1 | Perc +11 | SM -1 | Rage Rounds 18/18
Roldala squints at Zaarah's praise, clearly suspecting some subtle mockery, but when she can't find it, she shrugs and replies, "Demons of fear and guilt that I can hit? I can barely imagine a better foe. It would just be nice if hitting it actually killed it."
male Summoner 6 HP 47 | AC 14; Touch 11; FF 14 | F +5; R +4; W +7 | CMB +3; CMD 13 | Speed 20 ft | Init +0 | Perc +10| Stealth: +4 Summoner (unchained) 6
Zarzuket tries to save from the heat Fort:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
The group manages to avoid back tracking into Mzali territory for the time being.
Yes, Stuinvolk was able to heal himself as well.
Now, onto the social encounter, you have gathered all of the ways to influence. Knowledge (geography), Heal DC 16, Perform (comedy), Perform (oratory), or Survival, Bluff or Diplomacy
There is still a weakness and a strength you can attempt to discover. Remember only one of you can attempt to influence. Any number can aid. But you can either attempt to discover or influence, not both.
Weakness Profession Herbalist DC 18:
The constant suppurating pus from his curse scar disgusts him, but the flow can be slowed and dried with certain herbal poultices. Assisting him in finding these herbs earns his gratitude.
Strength DC 18:
Stuinvolk learned early in therapy that his trauma doesn’t make him weak, and that he shouldn’t be ashamed when issues arise. PCs attempting to use guilt, shame, or similar tactics when influencing him incur a –4 penalty.
M Human Wizard (Exploiter) 7 | HP 51/51 | AC13 T13 FF10 CMD 17 | F+9/R+10/W+10| Per +11 | Init +7 | Reservoir 6/9 | Prescience 4/4 | Active: None
Aroden continues discussing his travels with Stuinvolk.
"So then there was the time I helped the town of Sandpoint with a goblin problem. It was a fascinating ruin the goblins had taken over. It dated to Thassilonian times. Varisia is an interesting place, full of such historical sites. Several magnificent towers and towering structures - Spindlehorn, the Spire of Lemriss, Lady's Light - and of course many subterranean ruins. Something about the country compels me to go back and explore more." Knowledge (Geography):1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
male Summoner 6 HP 47 | AC 14; Touch 11; FF 14 | F +5; R +4; W +7 | CMB +3; CMD 13 | Speed 20 ft | Init +0 | Perc +10| Stealth: +4 Summoner (unchained) 6
"Yes Pip makes wonderful tea Stuinvolk how are you doing?"
Female Half-Orc Invulnerable Rager 7 | HP 69/69(83) | AC 17 (15), T 11 (9), FF 16 | CMD 24 | Fort +10(12)(17), Ref +6(11), Will +6(8)(11) | Init +1 | Perc +11 | SM -1 | Rage Rounds 18/18
Survival:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Perhaps a discussion of how the world rewards preparation, but how even the best preparation can sometimes fail to avert disaster would have been useful. However, Roldala isn't the person to open up and lead it.
Aroden manages to jog something in Stuinvolk's memory while discussing nation lore.
"I made the Mngwa...or it is strongly connected with me. I made it...so I must be the one to kill it." He then swallows hard. "The next time it comes, let me kill it. So I can vanquish the beast and finally put my guilt to rest. I must do this."
Another empathy point gained.
The following night
Need one more batch of survival checks and fort saves. You all are maxed out on diplomacy.
M Human Wizard (Exploiter) 7 | HP 51/51 | AC13 T13 FF10 CMD 17 | F+9/R+10/W+10| Per +11 | Init +7 | Reservoir 6/9 | Prescience 4/4 | Active: None
Aroden will use his bonded item to cast Alarm in a 20' radius on Stuinvolk's sleeping spot. He will have everyone clear out, give them the password, then have them re-enter the area. Audible version.
male Summoner 6 HP 47 | AC 14; Touch 11; FF 14 | F +5; R +4; W +7 | CMB +3; CMD 13 | Speed 20 ft | Init +0 | Perc +10| Stealth: +4 Summoner (unchained) 6
M Human Wizard (Exploiter) 7 | HP 51/51 | AC13 T13 FF10 CMD 17 | F+9/R+10/W+10| Per +11 | Init +7 | Reservoir 6/9 | Prescience 4/4 | Active: None
If it's grappling him, it probably can't take AOOs (unless it is grappling at a -20).
Aroden will take advantage of this. He stands (Move action), takes a 5' step, casts Liberating Command as a Swift, and Vanish as a Standard. Spending two reservoir points (Potent Magic) to boost the CL of Liberating Command. Stuinvolk gets an Escape Artist check at an additional +14 as an immediate action.
Since the Mngwa is (hopefully) no longer grappling by the time Aroden casts Vanish, casting defensively is necessary.
Concentration DC 17:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
