Three Babau have appeared. They are longspear-wielding demons covered in a layer of protective acidic slime. For every 5 you beat the DC feel free to ask a relevant question about it.
Round 7 - Bold can act Kramac Jino <Crushing Despair in effect>
Yellow Demon
Red Demon
Kiboko
Mvumbu
Kelumur 9 damage <Crushing Despair in effect>
Kivuli
Orange Demon
Cygnus
Flyndyngylyn
Kramac upon Jino race forward at the demons approach. With a blur of tusks and sword the demon is reduced to pieces as it falls to the ground. The nearest demon rushes in to avenge the fallen, to no avail.
barkskin, GMF, longstrider, air walk, heightened awareness
more effects:
tiger focus, bull focus
Male Half Orc (Mwangi heritage) Barbarian (scarred rager) 4 / Hunter 9 | current AC 31 T 17 FF 27 | HP 130/130 [130/130] | F +22 R +17 W +13 (+2 Fort and Will in rage) | CMD 30 | CMB +14| Init +5 | Perc +19 dv 60' | Rage (16/21) | Animal focus (6/9) | Spells (-, 5/6, 0/5, 2/4)
The babau's acid cannot harm Kiboko's sword, it has Hardness 16 during rage (Hardness 12 otherwise).
Actions: swift to change Animal Focus to Snake and Mvumbu's to Bull, move to move, ready vital strike for when adjacent to Mvumbu, free to rage (only once adjacent to demon), free to handle Mvumbu, free to drop bow.
"તમારી સાથે આછા પર પાછા ફરો!"
abyssal:
Back to the Abyss with you!
AC vs AoO for movement assuming Combat Reflexes = 30; AC vs AoOs afterwards = 28; normal AC = 26
F Hippopotamus 11HD, animal companion (lvl 13)| current AC 38 T 16 FF 34 | HP [115/115] 93/93 |CMD 30| F +15 R +14 W +7; +2 vs nonmagical disease; +1 vs fear; +2 vs haunts; devotion; evasion | Init +2(+4) | Perc +7 lowlight vision, scent| Tricks 6/6
"MOOOAAARRGGHHHH!!!! OINK!! OINK!!"
Mvumbu beats her pig-dragon wings and joins Kiboko on the attack.
Fly DC10:1d20 + 6 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 4 - 2 = 15Forgot to add 1/2 caster level last time
Like Batman, Kelumur jumps in on the action as he descends rapidly from the building to get into a flank with Kivuli. Taking advantage of the wayang's distraction, the rogue goes straight for the jugular with his dagger, mercilessly.
Move (60ft fly is awesome, I can descend at double speed so I don't believe movement is an issue but let me know otherwise if it is) & Attack Yellow, Kelumur takes the AoO to get into position.
Kiboku and his companion combine for two walloping strikes on their demon who responds with a vicious thrust that hits Kiboko straight in the chest. With a wail that sounds like NOOO!, Mvumbu chomps and staggers the demon and prevents more spear-play.
At the very same time, Kelumur bravely flies to surround and wound the other demon, but pays for it dearly with a spear plunged deep into his hip. Kivuli unfortunately cannot avenge the vile attack with his own.
Male Half-Orc M Half-Orc Normal AC: 36 Current AC: 36 T 14 FF 33 | HP 121/121| F +22 R +16 W +16 / +2 Heroism | CMD 28 | Init +5 | Perc +18(+4 On Beak)| Spells: Level 1 4/6 Level 2 5/5 Level 3 3/4 Level 4 0/1 | Bane 10/10 | Animal Focus 8/10 | Hunter Trick 4/7
I suspect both Babaus are dead, but just in case they aren't:
Seeing both Babaus reeling from his allie's assault, Kramac will slide off of Jino next to the yellow demon and unleash a flurry of strikes with his sword.
Ride check for swift dismount:1d20 + 19 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 19 - 3 = 35
@Kramac If calculations are correct, the two demons were both staggered at 0 hp (how weird), so your attacks were very much required.
Cygnus finds misfortune in that both rays miss their mark, by simple targeting and the other demon's resistance to magic. Flyn fires every arrow he can into his target of choice, but it isn't until Kramac and Jino split up that the group is able to finally finish off the two fiends.
Kreighton looks up at the two fall and nods. Within a few more beats he stands up and incants a few chosen words and the magical beacons light up to provide extra secuity to Starrise Spire.
"Many thanks, agents. You make it look so easy." He says before noticing the acid burns around Mvumbu's maw and the gaping hole in Kelumur's side. "Well that's no good. Hurry inside, there is a triage station for the Society just inside the doors. They will fix you up there. I must stay here to coordinate our defenses."
When you head inside a Pathfinder cleric named Leesa tends to your wounds. A map on the wall indicates where the major attacks are still occurring in town.
Crushing Despair goes away in a few minutes and your wounds are completely healed for free.
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While enjoying water and some palatable food as you recuperate, one of the agents from the gala upstairs spots you from across the chamber. He hurries over to greet you.
“Thank the gods I have found you! Venture-Captain Jorsal tasked me with finding some experienced agents, and it appears I am blessed with you. Jorsal is trying to mobilize as many Pathfinders as he can, and needs the assistance of Venture-Captain Thurl. I’ll direct you to his lodge, but please find him. Or at the very least, find out where he might be!”
If any of your characters have played Scenario #2–08: The Sarkorian Prophecy, they will be familiar with the location and some of the layout of Thurl's lodge in Nerosyan. Otherwise feel free to ask any questions you might have.
barkskin, GMF, longstrider, air walk, heightened awareness
more effects:
tiger focus, bull focus
Male Half Orc (Mwangi heritage) Barbarian (scarred rager) 4 / Hunter 9 | current AC 31 T 17 FF 27 | HP 130/130 [130/130] | F +22 R +17 W +13 (+2 Fort and Will in rage) | CMD 30 | CMB +14| Init +5 | Perc +19 dv 60' | Rage (16/21) | Animal focus (6/9) | Spells (-, 5/6, 0/5, 2/4)
"Kiboko has never met this Venture-Captain Thurl. How may we recognise him? What other locations in the city might he have an interest in, if he is not at his lodge?"
earlier, whilst being patched up...
"Cygnus, now would be a good time to recharge Kiboko's ioun stone if you may."
F Hippopotamus 11HD, animal companion (lvl 13)| current AC 38 T 16 FF 34 | HP [115/115] 93/93 |CMD 30| F +15 R +14 W +7; +2 vs nonmagical disease; +1 vs fear; +2 vs haunts; devotion; evasion | Init +2(+4) | Perc +7 lowlight vision, scent| Tricks 6/6
Soon after the babau demons fall, Mvumbu's miraculous transformation comes to an end...
"Haaaarrr!! Oink! Haaaarrrr!!!"
She stomps the firm ground under her feet and shakes her massive head from side to side, spitting out the last of the babau's acidic slime. Then she approaches Kiboko.
Flyn nods at the messenger. "I suspect you expect us to find him near his lodge? I know not of this Venture-Captain...how are we to recognize him? We'll also need directions to his lodge..."
When his friends are ready to depart to find Venture-Captain Thurl, Flyn will keep an alert eye out for danger and any signs of tracks...
Shaking his head, the pathfinder simply says. "I suppose he might be out fighting battles in this siege, but our only real hope of finding him is if he's still at his lodge or at least left hints of his next destination there."
As he sketches out quick directions to his lodge, he raises his eyebrows. "As to what he looks like. He's a, well, grumpy-looking dwarf, I guess. Just plastered with tattoos and piercings though."
No one seems to follow you, but the sounds of the siege are ever constant.
Thurl’s Lodge is a modest structure that lies deep in the Egelsee district of Nerosyan. Publicly touted as a contract site for cut-rate mercenaries, the building rarely sees visitors from the crusader host. A single front door allows for access to the structure, and no other doors or windows exist. The building is surrounded on both sides by other buildings—a blacksmith and a local brewery—preventing any other means of entry or view into the lodge.
You can check the front door, but it doesn't appear to be trapped. There are no sounds from inside. The door is closed but otherwise unsecured.
Place yourselves near the door and remove the blue box when someone opens it.
entering the lodge:
A clock rests against the western wall of this reception area. A desk covers the northeastern section of the room, behind which sits an empty chair. Doors exit to the east and north. A quick search reveals nothing of interest in this room.
M Elf active spells- Mage Armor 8hrs, See Invisible 80 minutes, shield 8 minutes; Conditions- Wizard(Evoker) 8 |HP 52/57| AC 19, FF 15, T 14, CMD 18 | Fort +6 Reflex +8 Will +8 | init +4; Perception +12; conc +16; Spell Pen +14 | Force Missile 2/7 | 1st 3/7, 2nd 2/6, 3rd 3/5, 4th 3/4 | Low-light, spd 30
Cygnus moves to the open door and scans the room. If its been less than 80 minutes since the ritual, I still have See Invisibility. Then I'll cast detect magic.
Dominating the eastern edge of this room is a long bench. Two sturdy chairs stand beside a wooden table near the center of the room; a thin layer of dust covers them. A bookshelf lies on the northern edge, prominently displaying books on the history of Mendev and the Worldwound. A lone door leads north.
Male Half-Orc M Half-Orc Normal AC: 36 Current AC: 36 T 14 FF 33 | HP 121/121| F +22 R +16 W +16 / +2 Heroism | CMD 28 | Init +5 | Perc +18(+4 On Beak)| Spells: Level 1 4/6 Level 2 5/5 Level 3 3/4 Level 4 0/1 | Bane 10/10 | Animal Focus 8/10 | Hunter Trick 4/7
As the room is fairly tight quarters, Kramac will leave Jino outside for now, but will stick close to Kiboko, as they know how to work well together.
I've taken the liberty of putting Kiboko next to Kramac on the map so we can make use of our teamwork feats together. We can park the animal companions in the previous room for the moment.
barkskin, GMF, longstrider, air walk, heightened awareness
more effects:
tiger focus, bull focus
Male Half Orc (Mwangi heritage) Barbarian (scarred rager) 4 / Hunter 9 | current AC 31 T 17 FF 27 | HP 130/130 [130/130] | F +22 R +17 W +13 (+2 Fort and Will in rage) | CMD 30 | CMB +14| Init +5 | Perc +19 dv 60' | Rage (16/21) | Animal focus (6/9) | Spells (-, 5/6, 0/5, 2/4)
Thanks Kramac, I'm good with that.
Kiboko sticks close to Kramac whilst the more dedicated scouts clear the way.
A great table fills the center of the chamber, surrounded by high-backed leather chairs. Bookshelves fill the walls, each with an eclectic assortment of tomes and papers, some bound in flesh and other unspeakable substances. Doors exit to the north, south and west, and in the southeast corner, a powerful Vrock stands forever posed as if ready to attack— but this demon did not survive its battle with the taxidermist. Or did it?
Make a DC 24 Perception check to act in this surprise round
DC 19 Knowledge Planes:
This is a Vrock demon, known for their stunning shrieks and painful diseased spores. For every 5 you beat the DC feel free to ask a relevant question about it..
The demon takes advantage of Kelemur and Cygnus' inattention by casting a defensive spell.
mirror image:1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Kivuli takes a careful look around the corner and pulls back just as Flyn's arrow whizzes by. The arrow crackles as one of the images fades.
attack vs images (1 is a hit):1d6 ⇒ 6
Surprise Round 1 - Bold can act if DC 24 perception check was made
Kelumur
Cygnus
Red Demon <4 images left>
Kiboko
Flyndyngylyn
Kivuli
Kramac
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Regular Round 2 - Bold can act normally Kelumur Cygnus
Red Demon
barkskin, GMF, longstrider, air walk, heightened awareness
more effects:
tiger focus, bull focus
Male Half Orc (Mwangi heritage) Barbarian (scarred rager) 4 / Hunter 9 | current AC 31 T 17 FF 27 | HP 130/130 [130/130] | F +22 R +17 W +13 (+2 Fort and Will in rage) | CMD 30 | CMB +14| Init +5 | Perc +19 dv 60' | Rage (16/21) | Animal focus (6/9) | Spells (-, 5/6, 0/5, 2/4)
With Kiboko and Kramac off-footed, Kelemur and Cygnus toss what they can toward the demon but it is unphased by the attacks, even as the shield sweeps away another vile image. It scoots forward and screeches, filling the entire room and rattling the books with abyssal shrillness.
DC 21 Fortitude save or be stunned this round.
Round 2/3 Bold can act, pending the save
Red Demon <3 images left>
Kiboko <need fort save>
Flyndyngylyn <need fort save>
Kivuli <need fort save>
Kramac <need fort save>
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Kelumur <need fort save>
Cygnus <need fort save>
The wayang barely holds on to his wits. He takes a moment to call upon his connection to the Shadow Plane, disappearing from sight. Hoping the demon cannot see him, he rolls into the room and onto the conference table.
Fort + Inspiration vs DC 21:1d20 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (18) + 2 + (1) = 21 Acrobatics:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
FREE ACTION ~ Two uses of Inspiration to add 1d6 to saving throw.
STANDARD ACTION ~ Dissolution's Child.
MOVE ACTION ~ Acrobatics to move through Vrock square.
Also FREE ACTION ~ Hoping Vrocks do not have See Invisible.
Dissolution's Child:
Once per day, you may change your appearance to look as if you were little more than a 4-foot-tall area of shadow. Your physical form still exists and you are not incorporeal—only your appearance changes. This works like invisibility, except it only lasts 1 round per level (maximum 5 rounds). This is a supernatural ability. This racial trait replaces shadow magic.
