Saga of the Sages

Game Master Nathanael Love

Rogarch's wounds continue to heal (1 hit point healed) under the ministrations of Helping Hand.

She tries again to trip Azaz with Blade Lash as she turns her Spiked Gauntlet into an elongated whip.

Trip vs Azaz CMD,Blade Lash,Fatigued,Cover,Bard Song: 1d20 + 7 + 10 - 1 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 10 - 1 - 4 + 1 = 19

Current Hit points 12/30.

Pirro takes advantage of the evoker's distraction and strikes to make a more painful than deadly slice.

Kukri: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
S, NL: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 If the above hit.

Zarisha swings at the back of the evoker's head as he directs his force missiles across the room.

Slam AOO: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
B: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Round 7
Pirro nearly misses on his swing.

Zarisha hits the evoker!

1. Azaz 22
2. Zarisha 18
3. Kenji 18
4. Velriana 15
5. Penthesilea 12
8. Rogarch 8
. Pirro 8
11. Drea 7

Velrianna 47, 3 images
Azaz 7, -2 attack/damage

Rogarch: 16/36
Pirro: 7/24
Drea:17/26 NO LONGER BLINDED
Kenji: 4/35
Penthesilea: 12/25

Pirro- was that your action or your AOO? Rogarch- just want to confirm- are you trying to trip Velriana (the main mage to the north) or Azaz (the evoker Zarisha/Pirro have pinned at the wall)

My Trip attack was at Azaz. I did not want to deal with the images. :)

AOO. I didn't notice or forgot I was up.

Pirro narrowly misses Rogarch.

Amaz falls to the ground as roach trips him.

pending Pirro's action now; Azaz is prone.

Pirro strike at Azaz' leg, looking to inflict a painful wound.

Kukri: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
S, NL: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Enforcer (Intimidate): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 If the strike hits

Round 7
With Azaz prone, Pirro is able to strike him.

Round 8
Azaz lies flat on the floor and holds up his hands, "Stop, I surrender, don't kill me!" but Velriana appears determined to fight on.

1. Azaz 22
2. Zarisha 18
3. Kenji 18
4. Velriana 15
5. Penthesilea 12
8. Rogarch 8
. Pirro 8
11. Drea 7

Velrianna 47, 3 images
Azaz 12, -2 attack/damage, prone surrended

Rogarch: 16/36
Pirro: 7/24
Drea:17/26 NO LONGER BLINDED
Kenji: 4/35
Penthesilea: 12/25

Looking for Zarisha and Kenji before Velriana

Kenji tries to attack again and deal non-lethal damage now during the attack on Velriana while flanking with Drea.

“Please give up!“

NONLETHAL attack, Greatsword, NO power attack, flank, 2H : -4 + 2 + 1d20 + 7 ⇒ -4 + 2 + (19) + 7 = 242d6 + 6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 + 3 + (4) = 17

CRIT CONFIRM? NONLETHAL attack, Greatsword, NO power attack, flank, 2H : -4 + 2 + 1d20 + 7 ⇒ -4 + 2 + (9) + 7 = 142d6 + 6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 1) + 6 + 3 + (5) = 20

Images check: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Kenji's swing destroys another image.

Velrianna 47 damage taken, 2 images

"It is wise to surrender to the inevitable," Zarisha moans as she moves past the fallen wizard to assist Kenji with the obstinate one. She strikes at the woman and her confusing mirrors with an ectoplasmic limb.

Slam: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
B: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Form: Ectoplasmic (DR 5/slashing)

images: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Zarisha connects with Velriana.

will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Velriana again uses her wand, targetting zarisha this time:
ray: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
fire damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 6) = 15

1. Azaz 22
2. Zarisha 18
3. Kenji 18
4. Velriana 15
5. Penthesilea 12
8. Rogarch 8
. Pirro 8
11. Drea 7

Velrianna 50, 2 images
Azaz 12, -2 attack/damage, prone surrendered

Rogarch: 16/36
Pirro: 7/24
Drea:17/26 NO LONGER BLINDED
Kenji: 4/35
Penthesilea: 12/2

everyone can act now: unless your further attack him Azaz does nothing but lie prone.

Drea swings their enchanted blade once more at the wizard.

"All things must end," she breathes solemnly.

Melee Attack, Lead Blades, Legacy Weapon, Flanking: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 203d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 6, 4) + 6 + 1 = 23

Penthesilea knuckles down and continues her barrage, hopefully picking off another of Vel's images.

Longbow: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 10
Piercing: 2d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 2 + 1 = 10
Longbow: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 13
Piercing: 2d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 + 1 = 6

Inspire Courage now out

Rogarch's wounds continue to heal (1 hit point healed). She taps her wand again on her spiked glove and tries to trip Velriana.

Trip,Blade Lash vs CMD: 1d20 + 7 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 10 = 31

Hit points 13/30.

Zarisha moves to strike at the wizard once more.

Slam: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
B: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Pirro takes out his wand and heals himself in case of a swing in the winds of fortune.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Penthesilea fires twice but misses both times.

Rogarch trips Velriana.

Pirro heals himself.

Drea hits Velriana, and the Wizard falls to the ground, dead!

Rogarch: 13/30
Pirro: 14/24
Drea:17/26
Kenji: 4/35
Penthesilea: 12/25

Wow! That was a big one- go ahead and post your post combat actions and I'll get the list of the NPC's gear compiled.

"Phew!"

Penthesilea fishes her wand out and patches herself up. CLWs: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 5, 4) + 3 = 15
"Anyone else need a hit? Oh, and don't you go anywhere while we're doing this. Don't be stupid, okay?"

Drea stiffens as the wizard finally dies.

”An end is sometimes just the beginning,” they breathe cryptically. The sylph then looks up at the minstrel. ”I was wounded in that battle; more so my pride than bodily wounds, though I could use some healing.”

As Drea sheathes their greatsword, they muse aloud. ”What causes this type of behaviour in treasure seekers, I wonder?”

Their eyes fall on the prone evoker Azaz. ”You will tell us what you know.” The tone of Drea’s voice offers no wiggle room.

Kenji rund and starts stabilizing the fallen.

“Please help ... they don’t have to die!!“ he pleads.

Penthesilea rolls her eyes, "Well sure, but they didn't need to try to murder us either..."

"You bind their wounds, I'll bind their hands."

Kenji looks at Penthesilea with sad eyes.

LoH 4/6: 1d6 ⇒ 5

LoH 5/6: 1d6 ⇒ 1

LoH 6/6: 1d6 ⇒ 6

He walks to each and every one and lays his hands on them so they heal and are stabilized.

As you examine the Burned Hand group, Velriana is fully dead, but the other three are alive, though steeply negative. You inventory their gear, finding:

Let me know anything else you plan to do before moving on from the room

Drea considers the alluring golden apple.

”What is that?” they breathe with wonder.

Kenji then heals his own wounds.

CLW Wand : 5d8 + 5 ⇒ (4, 5, 8, 4, 6) + 5 = 32

”We have to inform the authorities about this incident! They will surely be punished but death should not be there next step! Are you all ready to proceed or is the Apple captivating you!?“ Kenji says.

"Well it is a very pretty apple. Anyone know what it is?"

Spellcraft Check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

”I think it is a one-time charming device for hostile creature. Powerful enough to paralyse, but when its magic is spent, it is no more,” explains the sylph. ”We were lucky to not have it used upon us.”

Drea then looks about the room in which they found the Nethys-worshippers.

Perception Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Kenji helps to search as well.

You don't find anything else of note in the room- it seems it was used for larger gatherings, and that there might have been plans to expand the crypts further off the hallway that never materialized.

There are two chambers left unexplored, one through the north exit from this room, and one through the east exit from this room.

Kenji walks to the room north and looks around.

Rogarch's wounds knit a bit more (1 hit point healed). She then whips out her healing wand to finish the job.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Fully healed she stows her wand back in her spring-loaded wrist sheath and picks up her huge hammer.

Moments latter she helps the group look around the room.

Pirro takes the opportunity to tend to his wounds and restore Zarisha's vitality.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"I could use some healing as well, if it was felt to be available," Drea mentions.

"Oh, sure thing Drea!"

CLW: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (7, 7) + 2 = 16

"Many thanks," Drea smiles at Penthesilea. Their eyes skirt to the large form of the ifrit making for the northern exit. "Perhaps we should follow Kenji."

Drea moves after the ifrit, their greatsword still in hand.

You move through the hallway and open the door to (D15):

"A large silver summoning circle is inlaid in the floor tiles near the center of this octagonal chamber. In the northeast corner of the room, a set of narrow steps leads up to a raised dais. A concave stone bench, almost a throne, perches atop the dais, flanked by two bronze braziers. Four columns carved in the form of fantastic creatures support the room’s vaulted ceiling."

The dais is 5 feet high, and the ceiling is 15 feet high in
this room.

As you walk into the room, the statues begin to move. . .

Round 1

Turn Order:
1. Zarisha 20
2. Drea 17
3. Pirro 17
4. Penthesilea 11
5. Contstructs
6. Rogarch
7. Kenji

If you could please state you final post healing HP on your first turn. BOLD- Zarisha, Drea, Pirro, Penthesilea can act before the constructs

Drea focuses first on the summoning circle.

Knowledge Planes Check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

When the columns start moving, Drea focuses their attentions anew!

Knowledge Arcana Check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

”Caryatid Columns!” the sylph breathes in alarm, instinctively dropping the greatsword. ”Resistant to magic and extraordinarily impervious to weapon damage! They can break normal weapons by the sheer density of their force.”

Drea moves and draws their adamantine flail. ”It is fortunate that we have the force to overcome them.”

Move and draw weapon as part of move action. Attack.

Melee Attack, Adamantine: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 221d10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

"Hmm... hard to break, huh? Well let's see how hard..."

Longbow @ Red (PBS, RS): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 8
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 + 1 = 7
Longbow @ Red (PBS, RS): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 26
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5) + 2 + 1 = 9

Drea swings and connects with the statue, but their sword seems to do less damage than expected!

Penthesilea's second shot hits, but it too does less damage! These have DR 5/-

Damage Done:
Statue based with Drea- 10 damage

Pending Pirro and Zarisha

Pirro frowns as they are beset by the enchanted statues. He makes a series of arcane gestures, following which Zarisha disappears. He then moves to stand behind Drea.

Pirro: 24 HP
Zarisha: 20 HP (now currently inside Pirro's consciousness)

Round 1
The statues move forward and attack:
Attack @Drea: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 Miss!
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Attack @Rogarch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Miss!
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Attack @Kenji: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 Hit!
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Attack @Kenji: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Hit!
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Round 1

Turn Order:
1. Zarisha 20
2. Drea 17
3. Pirro 17
4. Penthesilea 11
5. Contstructs
6. Rogarch
7. Kenji

Damage Done:
Statue based with Drea- 10 damage

Status:
Drea: 26/26
Kenji: 0/35, staggered
Penthesilea: 25/25
Pirro: 24/24
Zarisha: 20/20, withdrawn

Rogarch and Kenji can act at the end of round 1, then Zarisha/Drea/Pirro/Penthesilea at the start of round 2

Thanks GM, Kenji had completely healed before this combat so he should be at 18/35 HP.

Kenji kind of regrets that he did not use his wand to heal the other group but somehow he thought their work was done after the last fight!

He then strikes at the green statue with full force!!

Greatsword, power attack, 2H : 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 1 = 142d6 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 6 + 3 = 14

Rogarch 5' steps to the center of the room before unloading on a statue (Red) with the blunt end of her hammer. Helping Hands slaps her for luck.

Attack,Guidance: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Damage,Blunt,Cold Iron: 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Drea concentrates on the column in front of them.

"Do take care of your weapons - they can shatter them if not magical or of a substance resistant to the damage!"

They then swing hard with their adamantine flail.

Melee Attack, Adamantine Weapon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 CRITICAL THREAT!
Critical Confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 171d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Woo-hoo!

"Don't worry about it Drea - arrows lose enough structural integrity just shooting someone in a decent suit of armor, so I always just fill a fresh quiver anyways. Oh, or were you worried for other people?"

Continuing on the same target
Longbow (PBS): 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 23
Piercing: 2d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 2 + 1 = 9
Longbow (PBS): 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 + 1 = 23
Piercing: 2d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 + 1 = 8

Pirro drops his staff and draws his wand. He then concentrates and flowing tendrils of ectoplasm begin to extrude from his space.

Round 1
Rogarch hits! Weapon Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) = 12 but her weapon takes 2 damage, gaining the broken condition!

Kenji hits! Weapon Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4) = 14 And his weapon too gains the broken condition!

Round 2
Drea hits again! Weapon Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 1) = 6 Their mighty blow greatly damages the statue, but it remains animate!

Pirro draws his wand and begins to cast.

Penthesilea hits with two more arrows!

The Column's attack again:
Orange steps to flank:
Orange at Kenji: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Green at Kenji: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Both hits, and Kenji falls!

Blue at Drea: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Hit!

Orange at Rogarch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Hit!

Turn Order:
1. Zarisha 20
2. Drea 17
3. Pirro 17
4. Penthesilea 11
5. Constructs
6. Rogarch
7. Kenji

Damage Done:
Blue- 36 damage
Red: 11

Status:
Drea: 21/26
Kenji: -1/35, Sword: 6/10 (Hardness 10)
Penthesilea: 25/25
Pirro: 24/24
Rogarch: 20/30, Hammer: 8/10 (hardness 10)
Zarisha: 20/20, withdrawn

The party can act for the end of round 2 and start of 3

Drea grunts with the effort of a woodsman hacking down a tree. A point in the centre of their forehead glows purple for a moment.

Expending a focus point to use Sudden Insight as a swift action.

"Keep up the pressure," they call out, swinging again at the column.

Melee Attack, Adamantine Weapon, Sudden Insight: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 181d10 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10