Chaosorbit's PFS PbP - #8-03: Captives of Toil (Inactive)

Game Master Chaosorbit

Still ready to throw fireball.

I am ok with calling the fight.

Kanlangkang delays

Fair enough Ansha -- I agree it's funny to see the poor little grey dwarves struggling...that said rounds of delay, delay, delay, starts to get old. How about the best of both worlds, I'll resolve rounds of confusion till the duergar are either dead or confusion/pit dissipate. If they are still alive we will, go from there.
We'll play speed Pathfinder

Beginning of Round 4
Map

Ansha
Wembly
Ranalus
Old Ironfin
Kalangkang
Enora
Menas Red 23 dmg

Dornarnus, green Confused, Grappled
Duergar, blue 34 dmg,Confused, In Pit
Duergar, purple 32 dmg,Confused, In Pit
Duergar, orange 35 dmg, Confused, In Pit
Duergar, yellow/red - Dead

The duergar in the fine purple coat attacks the one with a blue cape, bashing him hard with his warhammer. The duergar in the orange pants then attack purple, landing a glacning blow. While, blue cape takes a swing at the newly arrived orange, but with his bell rung, he misses.

After Rnd 4
Duergar, blue 48 dmg, Confused, In Pit
Duergar, purple 39 dmg,Confused, In Pit
Duergar, orange 35 dmg, Confused, In Pit

The duergar turn the tables, attacking whoever attacked them last. Only the purple coat duergar is able to hit.

After Rnd 5
Duergar, blue 48 dmg, Confused, In Pit
Duergar, purple 39 dmg,Confused, In Pit
Duergar, orange 46 dmg, Confused, In Pit

The duergar continue to bash away at each other. This time purple and blue connect, and blue is looking bad.

After Rnd 6
Duergar, blue 60 dmg, Confused, In Pit
Duergar, purple 39 dmg,Confused, In Pit
Duergar, orange 52 dmg, Confused, In Pit

The brotherly brawl continues. Only the blue cape manages to land a blow.

After Rnd 7
Duergar, blue 60 dmg, Confused, In Pit
Duergar, purple 48 dmg,Confused, In Pit
Duergar, orange 52 dmg, Confused, In Pit

The great gray war rages on among the spikes, a desperate battle to the death. Blue cape misses his attack; as purple coat crushes him with a killing blow. But that pales in comparison to the skull crushing blow that orange delivers on to purple, as his head is reduced to a mangled mess.

After Rnd 8
Duergar, blue 67 dmg, Confused, In Pit - DEAD
Duergar, purple 84 dmg,Confused, In Pit - Real Dead
Duergar, orange 52 dmg, Confused, In Pit

Only the duergar in the orange pants still stands....he smashes at blue cape's bloody remains.

After Rnd 9
Duergar, orange 52 dmg

Suddenly, suddenly the fog clears and the pit disappears and one very bloodied and really pist duergar wearing bright orange pants, wipes his allies blood off his warhammer and stares in extreme hatred at you all.

So during the rounds the duergar are flailing around, Dornarnus will attack Menas Red each round grappled, unless pinned, hog tied whatever, so Menas do you go ahead and fully subdue him?

Then Ranalus and anyone else with Dispel Magic - do you attempt further castings on Dornarnus to free his mind?

So each of you have 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 -- 6 rounds of actions you can complete during the bloody pit fight. Go!

Menas sees how the fight is going and sees no sense in allowing himself to get hurt for no reason. Menas pins the dwarf to prevent any more injury to himself or the dwarf.

grapple checks: 1d20 + 27 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 27 + 7 = 41
grapple checks: 1d20 + 27 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 27 + 7 = 43
grapple checks: 1d20 + 27 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 27 + 7 = 43
grapple checks: 1d20 + 27 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 27 + 7 = 37
grapple checks: 1d20 + 27 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 27 + 7 = 40
grapple checks: 1d20 + 27 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 27 + 7 = 50

Kalangkang stands and watches what's going on and then shoots magic missiles in remaining duergar.

damage: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 1) + 4 = 11

Ranalus doesn't have any more Dispel Magic spells.
Kalangkang or Enora could use Quick Study to get it.

What he does have, however, is Protection from Evil. He casts the spell and touches the dwarf.
Touch, Haste: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
DC 17 to resist.

Before casting magic missiles Kalankang takes out his spellbook and replace one spell with Dispel magic. After that he casts Dispel magic on Dornarnus.

dispel magic: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

As the duergar's battle on in the pit. Menas Red goes ahead and pins the fallen paladin. While, Kalangkang gets out his spell book, Ranalus casts protection from evil to aid Dornarnus resistance to the unnatural control.

DC 17 to Resist: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

But the dwarfs stubbornness come out and he fight off Ranalus' efforts.

Quickly studies the Dispel Magic spell and casts it. A far away stare, is replaced by a confused look and it appears the domination may have ended, but perhaps not Ansha confusion. Menas Red keeps hold for Dornarnus own safety, as the pit disappears. Kalangkang spots the last standing duergar and moments later four magic missiles drop the grey dwarf in his tracks.

Truly out of combat now, anyone else that wanted to do specific actions during the 6 rounds feel free to post them.

At almost the same time, a mongrelman scout rushes in with a report.

We route duergar! Dead or fleed, we have prisoners, will bring them here. Felgriss say get ready though Duergar leader and outriders sure to come soon!

Dornarnus also seems a changed dwarf, once the fog of confusion has subsided. He politely requests release from Menas Red's grasp.

I'm am free of the she-devil! Could you kindly release me?

He quickly tells you of the fate that befell him, When we were captured at Jormurdun, they drove us hard for days. Their leader, Thulmaga is as cruel as they come. She tried for many days to break my will, and I'm ashamed to admit she finally did. She took delight in it I can tell you. I tried to resist time and again, but to no avail, Torag finally abandon me and I can't blame him.

Thulmaga worships the duergar god, Droskar, who wants his followers to toil to attain perfection. These bunch of outcasts are trying to regain there honor and intended to drive us to the duergar capitol, Hagegraf, and then slaughter us there in front of Hagegraf ’s elite to prove their worthiness to rejoin the duergar society there. It's Torag's blessing he sent you to stop them.

The dwarf thinks a moment, Perhaps Torag did not abandon me after all!

The mongrelmen begin bringing forth the rest of the dwarven captives and start helping them remove there chains. It's clear the dwarves are in bad shape from the experience.

You have some minute (10) before the outriders will arrive what would you like to do in that time.

Enora is really happpy to see the prisoners escape.

"We are just glad that we had such fine support with the mongrelmen and the bulette! And now that you are free dear Dornarnus you can also tell us what we will fight against when the main army arrives. How many men?`What kind of magic? Anything that we can prepare for?" Enora asks.

Dornarnus answers Enora's inquiry Thulmaga is a cleric of Droskar, she takes pleasure in bending folks to her will. She'll have her Captain near by; and likely 3 lieutenants riding attacking beetles! Captain i'll try to not let you near Thulmaga and she'll be using her staff to cast any number of nasty spells.

Menas nods at the dwarf as he releases him, "Sometimes you can't ask a god to help with you everything, sometimes it comes down to your own power of will."

After hearing the report of the coming force, Menas has his target, "The cleric is mine, she won't be casting any more magic."

Ranalus gives the monk a glance. "There's no cause to mock the dwarf. Given enough time, even you would fall to such an enchantment, no matter your discipline and willpower."

"I am not immune to a pretty face and a honeyed word any more than the rest of you, which is why I intend to be the one turning on the charm first," Ansha says in response to Ranalus.

The elven enchantress flies down to join the others just as her invisibility fades. She fixes the fallen dwarven paladin with a winning smile, then turns her attention to Kalangkang and Menas. "Perhaps we could get Impy to scout for us again. I intend to spend the fight unseen again, but perhaps we should make sure you are unseen as well, Menas. It will make it that much quicker for you to get to that other woman vying for hearts and minds."

Ansha is suggesting Menas take a charge of the wand of greater invisibility as the outriders approach. She will of course be using a charge on herself again.

"I, however, am entirely immune to many such effects, though it isn't evident from looking at me. So I am happy to be visible to provide a target for Thulmaga and her staff."

Ranalus is immune to effects that are not capable of targeting fey - such as Charm Person, Hold Person, and Dominate Person.

Ranalus gives the monk a glance. "There's no cause to mock the dwarf. Given enough time, even you would fall to such an enchantment, no matter your discipline and willpower."

"My statement wasn't designed to mock, simply to advise. Train your body and your mind for when there is no help to be had."

Ranalus smirks. "It is through the power of a god that I can resist the Hold Person spell until the end of time. And the same is true for the greatest of paladins. Despite the... differences... in our patrons' viewpoints."
He finds it amusing to defend the paladin's life choices, but actually feels more kinship with the devotee of Torag than with the (apparent) Irori-follower.
By the way, Ranalus will end Feyskinned after one minute, then re-start it when Thulmaga and her crew are approaching.

Ansha scoffs softly at the idea someone could resist her.

We all have our hooks, the enchantress thinks.

Ansha scoffs softly at the idea someone could resist her.

We all have our hooks, the enchantress thinks.

Strictly in terms of her spells, she could get him with Charm Monster. His ability just means he isn't a 'person'. His Will save is quite good but not unbeatable.

In the time remaining, Wembly will gather up any dropped items or coins from the dead duergar.

They will not be needing it I suppose. If there will be charms, then I think one of them protection circles are supposed to be handy. I mean you are all charming, but I don't want to end up like poor Dornarnus and all. I am rather fond of being Wembly and not some puppet of an evil deity. I mean not like a real puppet with strings. But...you know well, nevermind. But I will see what I can do to protect myself. I think I know just the thing...well, the person. Or hound-man.

He will dismount Whiskers.

I think I will have to send you away for a bit. But don't worry pal.

When the outriders are expected to be within a couple minutes away, he will summon a Hound Archon.

The hound will cast Message and Aid upon itself and Wembly (and anyone else willing).

Hey gang -- was waiting on a couple folks to say if they wanted to do anything.

Someone pitched the idea of Impy scouting again, same tunnel?

Pretty unlikely that I will be able to post tomorrow, just a heads up. Busy day. Take the day and develop your battle plan. Place your character where you want to be, etc.

”I believe that it is a very good idea to let impy scout ahead again so that we are prepared! This way we can also cast any spells that are of importance to us! I assume that one of you will cast haste so that I can cast fly on anybody that wants to be airborne!“

Sorry for not posting earlier I was busy.

Impy go and see what is going on there and report!

Kalangkang will switch one spell for haste if needed.

Impy becomes invisible and flies away.

Found a couple minutes before the day gets crazy

The mongrelmen assist the dwarf captives to assemble in the crumbling outpost and continue to help them remove there chains and otherwise tend to their wounds.

Impy goes down the tunnel to scout.

After about ten minute of waiting, you hear back from the imp that someone is coming, followed by a report that it's a single duergar riding a beetle, he's moving quickly.

hours per and ten minutes per level spells are still up; minute per and round per are down.
You have 6 rounds to rebuff up and get into position.

Wembly summons the archon as previously mentioned and stands next to it while it casts message and aid.

Hi Mr. Archon. Can you bless us as we prepare for battle? We may be facing some bugs with dwarves on them. Oh, and maybe some crazy lady who wants to turn us into puppets. But that's all. We hope.

Ready

Enora will cast fly, protection from evil and mirror image on herself before the enemy appears.

Mirror images : 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

And seconds before the fight she will cast HASTE on the party.

We now rejoin our regular broadcast, already in progress.

You prepare for the outrider's arrival, and are somewhat surprised that they almost simultaneously, arrive from each possible tunnel. A duergar riding a large beetle in three of the tunnels. And a muscular and mean looking duergar escorting a Thulmaga, the leader. She wields a 4-foot-long iron staff with a heavy chain dangling from the end, ending in a manacle secured to Thulmaga's wrist.

The leader calls out as they enter Kill these interlopers, all of them! Even the captives!

The mongrelmen move to protect the dwarves. And you spot Old Ironfin's fin. Wembly and the archon are first to react.

Round 1
Map

Wembly
Thulmaga (purple)
Kalangkang
Old Ironfin
Enora
Duergar Captain (green)
Ranalus
Duergar Riders w/ Beetles
Doanarnus
Ansha
Menas Red

Wembly and Archon may act

For the record, I'm assuming Ansha is flying again, and under the effects of greater invisibility.

Wembly (not riding Whiskers) will cast haste on the party members near him and then backs to the wall

”Get him, Rex! “

The archon will 5’ step and full attack red

atk: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 21 for dmg: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 2) + 3 = 11
atk: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 13 for dmg: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7
atk: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 10 for dmg: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 5) + 3 = 13

@Wembly - Added a hound archon to the map; just confirming Wembly is not flying.
Is the archon attacking red (or yellow)? Beetle or rider? Where did you want him?
Also Enora indicate she cast haste right before combat, do you want to do something else?

As the hound archon moves to attack, Wembley casts a spell(?) The evil duergar leader, Thulmaga, mumbles under her breath as she steps forward. Show them no mercy! She looks ready to cast a spell.

Round 1
Map

Wembly
Thulmaga (purple)
Kalangkang
Old Ironfin
Enora
Duergar Captain (green)
Ranalus
Duergar Riders w/ Beetles
Doanarnus
Ansha
Menas Red

Kalangkang and Enora are up, as well as clarifications from Wembly

Oh crud . I even remembered she cast haste. So my haste made waste. Wembly is on foot. Archon attacks Yellow beetle.

Wembly steps back and casts glittering dust on yellow bug and rider.

Kalangkang casts spiked pit underneath of Thulmaga.

DC21 REF

falling damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 2) = 11
spike damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

DC18 Will on the glitterdust on Yellow bug/dwarf vs blindness

Keep on him, Rex!

Actually all the hound's attacks and damage are +2 for augmented summoning.
Hound Stats: AC19(20 with haste), HP51/51 DC10/Evil, SR15

Wembly casts glitterdust upon beetle and rider, illuminating them both and also blinding them. The hound archon moves into attack, landing one blow.

Kalangkang opens up a spiked pit under the leader, who falls straight down.

Old Ironfang emerges and attacks another of the duergar riders, giving the beetle a might bite, before diving below the earth once more.

The duergar Captain moves forward, he peers down into the pit as he passes it and readies his waraxe.

Round 1
Map

Wembly
Thulmaga (purple) 16 dmg
Kalangkang
Old Ironfin
Enora Delay
Duergar Captain (green) Readied
Ranalus
Duergar Riders w/ Beetles
Yellow, Beetle 13 dmg
Red
Blue, Beetle 24 dmg
Doanarnus
Ansha
Menas Red

Enora and Ranalus up

Enora flies to the south and activates her staff of embers and shoots two scorching rays at the green dwarf to the south.

Fire, touch attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 244d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 3, 1) = 11

Fire, touch attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 184d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 3, 6) = 16

"Darkness take you."
Ranalus casts Blindness on the Duergar captain (green), redirecting to Yellow with Bouncing Spell on a save. Fort DC 18.

Enora blasts the captain with two scorching rays. Then Ranalus casts blindness on the captain, the captain manages to resist the effect. The spell bounces to another duergar but he also resists it.

One of the riders drives his beetle toward Kalangkang. The beetle bites at the arcanist and hits. As the duergar takes a swing at Kalangkang also, but misses.

The blinded pair attempt to attack the hound archon. But both of them miss, and also can't get the glitter from there eyes.

The last of the beetle riders drives his beetle down the stairs toward Menas Red. Double move

Round 1
Map

Wembly
Thulmaga (purple) 16 dmg
Kalangkang 12 dmg
Old Ironfin
Enora
Duergar Captain (green) Readied 27 dmg
Ranalus
Duergar Riders w/ Beetles
Yellow, Beetle Blinded - 13 dmg
Yellow, Rider Blinded
Red
Blue, Beetle 24 dmg
Doanarnus
Ansha
Menas Red

Round 2
Wembly

Ansha, Menas Red, and Wembly are up

The hound will continue to attack the beetle

The hound will continue to attack the beetle

” Stand down!“

Mwk Sword: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 19 for dmg: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4) + 3 + 2 = 15
Mwk Sword: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 29 for dmg: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 3 + 2 = 7
Mwk Sword: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 11 for dmg: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 3 + 2 = 15

Melee bite: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 16 for dmg: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8
Hound: AC19, HP51/51 DC10/Evil, SR15

Wembly casts invisibility in himself and stays back.

Flying and unseen, Ansha begins another one-sided conversation, this time in Orcish.

Begin casting lesser geas.

Bluff: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (13) + 25 = 38
Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

As usual, Ansha's Bluff and Sleight of Hand rolls must be beaten to notice she cast a spell, and her Subtle Enchantments feat means that should someone make their save, they only have a 50% chance to notice they made a saving throw.

1 ki point for +20 untyped bonus to speed.

Menas speeds himself up, rushes over to the pit, and then turns around and begins climbing down the spiked pit.

climb, DC 15 for corner: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

He then stands face to face with Thulmaga as he lets go of the wall at the bottom of the pit. "Prepare for a challenge."

Dornarnus charges at the beetle that just descended the stair (red), attacking with his warhammer. But the fallen paladin's hammer misses.

As invisible Ashna begins to cast a spell.

Menas Red moves with incredible speed toward the spike pit; as he does, beetle and rider try to take a parting shot. Both bite and warhammer connect. Undeterred Menas Red reaches the pit and begins to climb down, Thulmaga lies prone at the bottom. Menas Red climbs to with 10 feet of the duergar leader.

Menas speed 50 + haste 30 + ki 20 = 100 (double move 200); 80' across the room, then climb down at quarter speed, pit 40' deep = 160 move required. By my calc Menas Red would make it to 10' above the bottom, drop the rest of way as free?

Wembly goes invisible, as the hound archon continues the assault. With two sword blows it drops the beetle, dumping the blinded rider to the ground!

Oddly Thulmaga lies motionless at the bottom of the pit, as if already ready to surrender.

Round 2
Map

Wembly
Thulmaga (purple) 16 dmg - In Pit
Kalangkang 12 dmg
Old Ironfin
Enora
Duergar Captain (green) Readied 27 dmg
Ranalus
Duergar Riders w/ Beetles
Yellow, Beetle 35 dmg - DEAD
Yellow, Rider Blinded- prone
Red
Blue, Beetle 24 dmg
Dornarnus
Ansha
Menas Red 31 dmg or 54?

Did Menas Red heal up after the last fight? I would allow it, but I know he was resisting magic?? Let me know.
Kalangkang and Enora are up

Kalangkang makes step back and starts to cast (Cast defensively). Then two Scorching Ray flies toward enemies.

Concentration Check DC 19- Trait: Focused mind: 1d20 + 8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 6 + 2 = 23

range touch - Blue, Beetle: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 6) = 19

range touch - Blue, Rider: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1, 4) = 13

Enora again activates her staff of embers and shoots two scorching rays at the green dwarf to the south.

Fire, touch attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 224d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 5, 4) = 15

Fire, touch attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 164d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 5, 3) = 16

Impy moves 5ft back and casts suggestion on blue rider.

DC 15 will negates

"Get down to that pit." says Impy to rider.

Kalangkang steps back teetering on the edge and carefully casts scorching rays at the menacing beetle. The first ray hits and cuts through the beetle like butter, it seems to cling to life; but the second ray goes wide hitting the cavern wall instead. Impy gives its rider a suggestion. The duergar gives the tiny devil a devious look. made save

Old Ironfin fins runs close the chain bridge connecting the central tower it collapses below, showering bits of chain all around the chamber. He emerges near the captain, who takes a wild swing on the bulette, sparks fly as waraxe blade meets adamantine. Old Ironfin bites back driving his razor fangs into the duergar who howls in pain. Old Ironfins burrows below the earth once more.

Enora's staff fires two more rays, both severely burning the captain.

The captain looking badly damage, pulls out a potion, pops off the stopper, and guzzles it down, then steps forward.

Round 2
Map

Wembly
Thulmaga (purple) 16 dmg - In Pit
Kalangkang 12 dmg
Old Ironfin
Enora
Duergar Captain (green) 66 dmg
Ranalus
Yellow, Beetle 35 dmg - DEAD
Yellow, Rider Blinded- prone
Red , beetle
Red, Rider
Blue, Beetle 33 dmg
Blue, Rider
Dornarnus
Ansha
Menas Red 31 dmg

Ranalus is up

He accepted the healing and the haste spell, he is also dropping the last 10 feet intentionally.

"Blessings of the night."
Ranalus moves a bit and casts Prayer. This will catch everybody except for Menas, Thulmaga, and the captain.

+1 to attacks, damage, saves, skills, and ability checks (+2 if you have Fate's Favored); -1 to all enemies.

I would do Blessing of Fervor but we are too spread out for that.
Also, forgot to correct the map that Ranalus is no longer flying. Removed the text box.

GM did you calculate damage to the beetle correctly, or is he immune to fire?

@Menas Red - Oh yeah you would have had to accept the haste to move that far...lol
So Menas took 31 from the AOOs, and is at the bottom of the pit next to prone Thulmaga.

@Kalngkang -- bad mad! Not immune to fire, just added wrong. Beetle dead.

Noted: Ranalus on the ground

Retcon Kalangkang's scorching ray drops the bettle spilling the rider.

Ranalus invokes his night blessing.

The blinded duergar (yellow) stands up, opening up to the archon's attack. It swings its hammer wildly missing, and still is unable to clear the glitter from its eyes.

The other spilled duergar rider (blue) stands up, giving Kalangkang an open shot (if applicable). Then tries to exact revenge for the his fallen mount. He blasts Kalangkang with his warhammer again.

The last rider still mounted unleashes viciously against Dornarnus, as his beetle joins the attack. The rider's first attack narrowly misses; Count Ranalc blessing saving the Torag man. But the next blow lands solid; as does the beetle's bite. Ever resolute Dornarnus takes two swings at the saddled rider. The first lands hard, but the second is unwieldy, almost sending Dornarnus off balance.

Round 2 Effects: Prayer
Map

Wembly
Thulmaga (purple) 16 dmg - In Pit
Kalangkang 27 dmg
Old Ironfin
Enora
Duergar Captain (green) 66 dmg
Ranalus
Yellow, Beetle 35 dmg - DEAD
Yellow, Rider Blinded
Red, beetle
Red, Rider 18 dmg
Blue, Beetle 43 dmg - DEAD
Blue, Rider
Dornarnus 39 dmg
Ansha
Menas Red 31 dmg - In Pit

Round 3
Wembly

Archon and Kalangkang AAOs if applicable.
Ansha, Menas Red, and Wembly + archon are up