GM Hawthwile - Ageless Ambitions (Inactive)

Game Master Hawthwile

Fendel's words have less impact than his arrows - two sink deep while the third misses - as the crowd continues to mill about in confusion and panic.

Shardra, remember that you have to be within 30 ft to use your hexes. In addition, the Will save is only to determine duration (1 round vs 8 rounds). Also, I just realized the Shaman version of "Cackle" is "Chant". Whatever floats your boat - either works for me. I'm assuming you moved to be within range and thus didn't have the chance to cackle/chant this round.

The div tries to resist Shardra's influence...

Will, Hypnotic Stare vs DC 18: 1d20 + 11 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 3 = 10

...but her evil eye is too distracting!

Thoriel, I'm not seeing anything that would let you ignore dimension door's "not take any actions until your next turn" clause (like the Dimensional Agility feat). Please correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like those attacks will have to wait until next round. If you wanted to cast a spell before teleporting, I would be fine with retconning that.

Round 4! Bold may act!
Thoriel (Bless weapon)
Seelah (-8, Smiting, Poisoned)
Glasha (3 images remaining)
Taman
Fendel
Shardra
Lyheri (-15, Poisoned)
Div (-120, AC -2 1/8 rounds)
Crowds

Active Area Effects:
- Haste (all except Taman)

What do you do?

"Where is he! Aa, there you are!"

Taman goes to hit div.

rage

+2 Large bastard sword - rage-Haste - flank: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 15 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 35
damage: 2d8 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 12 + 6 = 21

crit confirm: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 19
damage: 2d8 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6) + 12 + 6 = 29

Taman, remember that you are not hasted. I will say that the pillars are not quite large enough to keep you from charging - but that will affect your AC for the div's AoO.

As the barbarian rushes in, the div takes the opportunity to stab at him with its spear...

Spear vs AC 17: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27
Piercing damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 4) + 10 = 15 (Remember to take your DR off that when you update your stat bar)

...and pokes him! The barbarian feels the filth coating the spear in his bloodstream...

Taman Fortitude: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

...but he cannot shake off the effects either!

Taman, please include a Fortitude save in your next post to resist the effects of the poison.

Taman's mighty swing strikes the div, but it does not seem to hit a vital spot (even with Shardra's Evil Eye) and some evil force deflects some of his damage. (Forgot to add Glasha's Painful Stare earlier, so I'll add it now.)

Round 4! Bold may act!
Thoriel (Bless weapon)
Seelah (-8, Smiting, Poisoned)
Glasha (3 images remaining)
Taman (-14, Poisoned)
Fendel
Shardra
Lyheri (-15, Poisoned)
Div (-142, AC -2 1/8 rounds)
Crowds

Active Area Effects:
- Haste (all except Taman)

What do you do?

sorry about haste

Re: Dimension Door, no you are clearly right. Sorry, Thoriel just picked up that ability when she leveled up after her last game and I've not used it before. Should have read it more carefully...and thanks, yes if we can at least retcon the spell before the move that sounds good.

Seelah turns to see the div continuing to pester the crowd, and curses its dimensional abilites. "Iomedae strike you down, and let me be her arm!" She begins sprinting across the field, still yelling for the crowd to get out of the way. "Iomedae will protect those who help themselves! RUN!!!"

Eagle's Splendor: additional +2 to hit and AC for total bonus of +5 from Smite Evil

”Run DIRECTLY AWAY from the foul beast! Quickly!” Glasha shouts at the crowd that seems to be standing around in panic. intimidate: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (14) + 24 = 38

The invisible Glasha then runs as fast as she can, mentally thanking Shardra for the haste she provided earlier, staring at the div as she closes the distance. Double move around to flank with Seelah; hypnotic stare when back within 30'

Seelah, I also need another Fortitude save from you against the poison.

The div snarls at the opponents surrounding it, then launches a barrage of attacks with spear, claw, and stinger!

Rolling for who gets hit with what: 1 = Taman, 2 = Seelah, 3 = Thoriel

Opponent: 1d3 ⇒ 2 Seelah
Spear, Power attack vs AC : 1d20 + 20 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 20 - 4 = 24
Piercing damage, Power attack: 2d6 + 10 + 12 ⇒ (3, 4) + 10 + 12 = 29

Opponent: 1d3 ⇒ 1 Taman
Spear, Power attack vs AC : 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 15 - 4 = 19
Piercing damage, Power attack: 2d6 + 10 + 12 ⇒ (5, 4) + 10 + 12 = 31

Opponent: 1d3 ⇒ 2 Seelah
Spear, Power attack vs AC : 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 4 = 22
Piercing damage, Power attack: 2d6 + 10 + 12 ⇒ (2, 2) + 10 + 12 = 26

Opponent: 1d3 ⇒ 2 Seelah
Bite, Power attack vs AC : 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 19 - 4 = 22
Bite damage, Power attack: 1d8 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 8 = 14

Opponent: 1d3 ⇒ 3 Thoriel
Stinger, Power attack vs AC : 1d20 + 18 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 18 - 4 = 20
Piercing damage, Power attack: 1d6 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 8 = 15

But only the barbarian is struck!

The crowds scream as they flee from the beast. I'm not quite certain how an invisible Intimidate check would work, or how the crowd would know where you were herding them, but we won't worry about such details right now.

Taman, Seelah, I will need Fortitude checks against the poison for this next round as well.

Round 5! Bold may act!
Thoriel (Bless weapon)
Seelah (-8, Smiting, Poisoned)
Glasha (3 images remaining)
Taman (-44, Poisoned)
Fendel
Shardra
Lyheri (-15, Poisoned)
Div (-142, AC -2 2/8 rounds)
Crowds

Active Area Effects:
- Haste (all except Taman)

What do you do?

Fendel knows that the longer this fight lasts, the greater the danger of the div doing serious damage to one of the team or one of the worshipers.

Merciful Longbow (Good & Cold Iron arrows) {PBS/DA/ST/Haste/INSPIRATION}: 1d20 + 15 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 15 + (6) = 301d8 + 9 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 + (2) = 15
Merciful Longbow (Good & Cold Iron arrows) {PBS/DA/ST/Haste}: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 251d8 + 9 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 + (6) = 18

Merciful Longbow (Good & Cold Iron arrows) {PBS/DA/ST/Haste}: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 271d8 + 9 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + (2) = 17

3/10 "Good" & Cold Iron arrows remain

Glasha, finally in position to lay into the div, unleashes her fury!
+1 merciful adamantine heavy flail, PA, FF, flanking, DF, Haste, invisible (div flat-footed): 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 27nonlethal damage: 1d10 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 6 + (3) = 25free action intimidate: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (1) + 24 = 25
+1 merciful adamantine heavy flail, PA, flanking, DF, Hasted attack): 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 35nonlethal damage: 1d10 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 + 6 + (4) = 25free action intimidate: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (15) + 24 = 39
+1 merciful adamantine heavy flail, PA, flanking, DF, Haste, iterative): 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 5 = 30nonlethal damage: 1d10 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 6 + (2) = 25free action intimidate: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (6) + 24 = 30

painful stare damage (first time any of the above attacks hit): 4d6 + 11 ⇒ (3, 5, 4, 4) + 11 = 27

EDIT: forgot to yell at the crowd: ”Keep running DIRECTLY AWAY from the foul beast! Chop-chop!” Glasha shouts at the crowd that seems to be standing around in panic. intimidate: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (13) + 24 = 37

Between Fendel and Glasha, the div is swiftly (but non-lethally) taken down!

We still need Fortitude saves from those who have been poisoned. Additionally, the poison has gotten the better of the priestess and she is paralyzed from Strength damage. Were she in better condition, perhaps she could be of assistance to those who saved her life.

What do you do?

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Shardra would first wait and see who in the team is affected by poison and would cast 'neutralize poison' on that PC. GM, would a lesser restoration spell help the priestess?

Fortitude: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Fortitude: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

I think I'm reading that you needed two rolls from me (last round and current round).

Seelah rushes over to the fallen priestess and begins examining her. Same question as Shardra; will lesser restoration help?

"Is anyone else hurt?" she calls from her position by the Priestess' side.

"Is anyone else hurt?" she calls from her position by the Priestess' side.

"Yes! I am." Taman comes closer to Seelah.

Shardra, both Seelah and Taman are poisoned. If you want to use neutralize poison, you'll need to make caster level checks against the poison DC.

Strength damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Seelah feels the poison eating away at her strength!

Taman, Seelah, I'll need more Fortitude save from each of you until you make a DC 23 twice in a row. We'll figure out how much damage you take from there.

Yes, lesser restoration should be able to help repair the poison's damage.

Fortitude DC 23: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

Shardra casts 'neutralize poison' on Taman.

CL check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

"I ... I am sorry but I could not help!" Shardra says with concern.

"Let me at least help you Seelah with the effects of the poison!" Shardra says.

She casts 'lesser restoration' on Seelah.

Seelahlesser restoration strength: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Fort.: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

previous one was 29, so that is two in a row

"I can't help with the ongoing poison but I can aid with the effects." Glasha offers a scroll with five copies of lesser restoration.

Shardra's spell coaxes strength back into Seelah's limbs as both the paladin and barbarian shake off the lingering effects of the poison. The priestess still lies motionless on the ground.

What do you do?

"Shardra, much thanks. This is actually a spell I can cast, however, and it looks like the priestess here needs it more than me." Seelah focuses on the priestess and ask Iomedae to perform her own act of lesser restoration on the Sarenite.

Lesser restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 1

She then gathers everyone around the priestess and performs a channel to heal any who are damaged.

Channel energy: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 3, 1) = 9

Seelah has plenty of cure moderate wounds charges left in her wand. If anybody still needs healing after the channel--including the priestess--she will use her wand. Feel free to roll your own dice (3d6+3) for your healing; I will count and note charges used when everyone is healed to their liking.

exit the rage

"Shardra thank for the effort! And Sellah thank you for healing!"

The priestess blinks as Seelah finishes her spell. "By the Dawnflower's grace, I thought I was done for," she says wearily. "But if you would be so kind as to help me stand, perhaps I can lend you the blessing of Sarenrae's healing flames."

She's got enough uses of channel energy to get everyone back to full health. Seelah, if you want to reserve your own channel energy you are welcome to retcon not having done so.

"I am Lyheri," the priestess says as she finishes. "Please, would you be so kind as to accompany us back into the city? There is something at the temple you might be able to borrow while your presence blesses us in Aspenthar. Speaking of which, what brings such capable adventurers to our humble city?"

What do you do?

Well, we have to return to the city anyway...

LMK if anyone needs use of my lesser restoration scrolls.
”We are Pathfinders, tasked with security of the auction of Sun Orchid Elixir. We’ve become aware of yet another plot to steal this year’s elixir. Part of the plot is to frame Pashow for an attack on Aspenthar.”

As the Pathfinders and the priestess return to the city, Glasha asks the priestess, "That div, where did it come from? How did it get here?”

I have potion of lesser restoration if anyone need it!

"Pathfinders? An attack on Aspenthar? Perhaps whoever is responsible summoned the div to disrupt the festivities," Lyheri muses as the party walks. "But to frame Pashow? What could anyone gain from that?"

Upon arriving at a modest temple decorated with motifs of the Dawnflower, Lyheri bids the party wait a moment as she goes inside. She returns shortly with a staff. "This holy staff once belonged to Ah-Misehp," she says reverently. "Please, use its power to help thwart any other evils at large in Aspenthar. All I ask is that you return it when your work here is finished."

The staff has 5 charges remaining.

Lyheri bids the Pathfinders to "go with the blessings of the Dawnflower" to their final destination, the Prince's speech. On their way there, the party is stopped by a group of guards. "Packs on the ground," one of them orders. "Hands where we can see them." As his companions ready to dig through the party's belongings, he continues, "Search them for any contraband. They look suspicious."

Sense Motive

What do you do?

Glasha can Use Magic Device on that staff without any chance of failure. Looks like some spells are on the Shaman and Paladin list too. Unless anyone else claims it, Glasha will take it.
sense motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Glasha stares at whichever guard was doing the talking. "I beg your pardon, but surely you have much more important things to do than search the Pathfinder Society. Everyone knows we’re an upstanding organization. I just overheard some actually-suspicious-looking characters talking about how they’re going to steal the Sun Orchid Elixir back that-a-way. They were also talking about how the guards around here are too dumb to figure out their plot. They had shifty eyes, and everything. Definitely up to no good. Best hurry if you want to catch them.” bluff: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (6) + 26 = 32

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

"Dear guards, thank you very much for your service to this city. We are only trying to get to the Prince's speech. Surely, you can see that we are harmless and that we mean no harm. Please be assured that the well-being of the citizens of this city are of great importance to us! We thank you for your trust." the dwarven woman says with a smile.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31

sense motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Taman looks at Glasha confused and just says "Yes guys, you need to hurry!"

bluff aid: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17

Auto succeed on the Sense Motive

"Officers, if I may? Given your posture, body language and inability to make direct eye-contact, it is clear that something is amiss. You seem to be somewhat uncomfortable with your current task. Perhaps there is some duress being applied to this situation. Please, if you can tell up what is happening, we will do our best to rectify whatever is going on. We pride ourselves on finding solutions."

At Fendel's observations, the guards shuffle around, suddenly unwilling to look the Pathfinders in the eye. The talkative one finally speaks. "Well, we were given strict orders to look for Pathfinders. We were told to follow them, that they were threats to the festival, and to arrest them under false charges if necessary. And, well, that don't sit well with me or my boys. Pathfinder Society's done good in Thuvia, but orders are orders - especially when they come from Prince Zinlo himself." He hangs his head in shame.

What do you do?

Glasha just grins, looks at everyone, and shrugs. ”Did I say we were Pathfinders? Oh yeah, I did.”

Addressing the talkative guard, Glasha says, ”Orders are indeed orders, especially from the Prince himself. but what if you and your boys never actually found the Pathfinders? Sounds like the Prince might not actually have the city’s—and maybe even the Sun Orchid Elixir’s—best interest in mind at the moment, hm? We were sent here because there’s credible evidence that a plot is underway to once again meddle with the Sun Orchid Elixir’s auction. Maybe you and your boys looked really hard for the Pathfinders, but no adventurous-types wearing wayfinders have been seen in the city?” Glasha doesn’t carry a wayfinder herself. She'll aid another more persuasive Pathfinder's diplomacy
aid diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Thoriel stands to the side of the group, happy for others to do the talking. In between checking her nails to make sure they aren't cracked, she smiles invitingly at the soldiers, hopefully helping get them on side.

Diplomacy (aid): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

”Thank you very much for your honesty. We appreciate your service. Can we agree that we need to all fulfill our duties towards the people? If yes and all the plotting is over I promise to you that I will personally come to you tomorrow so that you can take me in if you so wish! May our ancestors guide us for the good of Thuvia!“ Shardra says with hope in her eyes.

Diplomacy : 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

"We wish you only good! Listen to us!"

diplomacy aid: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14

Ashamed, the guards let the party pass unhindered.

Following the throngs of people, the Pathfinders soon find themselves outside a smaller palace. The crowd gathers around a large fountain with a statue of a man in regal robes pouring endless water out of a horn, waiting to hear the prince's speech.

Please position yourself on the map where you would like to be and include in your post how you would get there. The palace (large building on north side of map) is off-limits to visitors, and the surrounding buildings are 30 ft high. List your actions on a round-by round basis in case something interrupts you.

What do you do?

Glasha will stay put for now and use her wand of heightend awareness.

Taman moves little bit closer to crowd, waits and looks around.

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

The detective points out to the team where he will station himself before moving surreptitiously through the crowd. He searches for anything out of the ordinary.

Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
Perception: 1d20 + 35 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 35 + (3) = 46

The crowd murmers - people seem excited to see Prince Zinlo speak. Taman sees two men in the crowd eyeing him appreciatively, and Fendel notices that while the entrance to the palace is shut tightly, banners and drapes on the balcony mark it as a likely place for the speech to take place.

Go ahead and give me three more rounds-worth of actions if you want.

What do you do?

Shardra casts protection from evil, comprehend languages and BLESS!

Keeping to the edge of the crowd, Thoriel moves forward to get a closer look at the stage. As she moves, she prepares herself for possible conflict.

Use wand of Shield on self, then cast Heroism and Mirror Image on self.

Looking at the map, I notice stairs to the SE corner of the map that lead to a roof top. It that accessible? If so, I think I would like to move up there.

Taman puts a hand on his sword and carefully observed those two men.

All three rounds

Fendel, you certainly could. I've placed your icon in the corner of the rooftop, but you've got some movement left if you wanted a different position.

Moving on - Seelah, you have the opportunity to perform 1 round's worth of actions if you wish in your next post.

Also, everyone please make sure your stat bar is up to date!

As Fendel moves to a nearby rooftop, Taman studies the two men studying him. The taller of the two winks at him while the shorter turns bright red and refuses to look Taman in the eye. The crowd is intrigued by the spells being cast, but nobody seems to pay much attention to the Pathfinders other than shrinking away slightly.

Before Shardra and Thoriel cast their third spell (each), a trumpet pierces the air, and the crowd's attention shifts to the palace balcony. The great glass doors open, and a lean, handsome man clad in noble's regalia strides to the railing. From the cheers of the crowd, this must be Prince Zinlo himself.

To clarify, not enough time to have cast mirror image or bless.

After a moment, the prince raises a hand and the crowd immediately becomes silent. "Aspenthar," he begins, but he is drowned out by more cheers from the assembled people. He lets this continue for a few seconds, then raises his hand again to silence the crowd. "Aspenthar," he continues...

Because we are in the city and nobody mentioned having their weapons out, remember that you will need to draw your weapon before using it.

Surprise round! Bold may act!
Agent
Kitio
Glasha
Shardra
Seelah
Div
Fendel - standard or move action only
Taman
Crowds

What do you do?

While leaping over to the next rooftop, the detective attempts to alert everyone to the danger. He extends his arm, pointing at the archer assassin as he runs.

"SNIPER ON THE NORTH ROOF! PROTECT THE PRINCE!! SNIPER ON THE NORTH ROOF! THIS IS NOT A DRILL"

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 24 + 1d6 ⇒ (14) + 24 + (4) = 42

Oh Fen! How do you find yourself in these situations?