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Via the message spell he'd cast on the party before they entered the building, Slim whispers to everyone, "Seems we might be being watched. I know not the thickness of the walls, but I detected no auras of magic or evil on the other side of the spy holes... Surely, you're not going to stick your fingers in there, are you Obsidean?"
Donna hisses her agreement and focuses her attention on the western door.
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Obsidean walks through the wall, leaving the rest of you in the room (or in the waiting room). As soon as he passes through, the muffled sounds of his cry of despair comes though the tiny holes in the wall...
what you can see
Obsidean walks through the wall, to find the demon waiting for him. He catches her gaze, and is hit with an overwhelming sense of despair and forbidding doom. This demonic woman’s flesh is pale and clammy, as if her body had been drained of blood via the numerous deep, raw slashes upon her four arms. As she moves, these gashes open like mouths, displaying row upon row of razor-sharp teeth.
'Welcome, Pathfinder, to my embrace' she says, directly in Obsidean's mind.
She slashes at Obsidean with her claw, striking, and then wrapping him up in her embrace. As she does this, the ravenous, toothed wounds that decorate her arms bite and chew, causing horrendous wounds!
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- => Slim
- Seraptis
- Obsidean [ CHA Drain 4, STR Drain 1, Bleed 4, Staggered, Grappled]
- Ayako
- Donna
- Elric
- Candi
* Waiting for clarification
=> = Active
X = Already Acted
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
R = Readied
Candi: 161/161
Donna: I 80/80
Obsidian: 286/301 (150NL) [ CHA Drain 4, STR Drain 1, Bleed 4, Staggered, grappled]
Sister Ayako 101/101
Slimjim: 101/107
Elric 137/137
Enemies:
Seraptis:
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Slim begins a rousing oratory that he hope's is loud enough to carry through the peepholes and inspire Obsidean as well as the rest of the team.
Then the paladin-bard casts divine favor on himself.
You looked to see
Through the peep-hole right at me
You let me in and I just froze
I gave you a stem, it was a rose, was a rose
By singing out a precise tone, you cause discordant vibrations to run through allies’ weapons.
Prerequisites: Bardic performance class feature, Perform (oratory or sing) 10 ranks.
Benefit: Whenever you are using bardic performance to create a spell-like or supernatural effect, allies within 30 feet of you deal an extra 1d6 points of sonic damage with successful weapon attacks. This damage stacks with other energy damage a weapon might deal. Projectile weapons bestow this extra damage on their ammunition, but the extra damage is dealt only if the projectile hits a target within 30 feet of you.
Slim will cease his performance and cast saving finale as an immediate action. If Slim makes his save, he will do the same thing for anyone else failing a saving throw. He has lingering performance, so the effects of dirge of doom will continue for two more rounds.
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Slim starts his chanting, inspiring all within earshot.
The demoness drops you, and starts attacking you, again.
The blood from Obsidean's bleeding wounds flows into the many mouths wounds on the Seraptis's arms, and they consume his vital fluids.
- x Slim
- x Seraptis
- P Obsidean [ CHA Drain 4, STR Drain 2, Bleed 11, Staggered, Grappled]
- => Ayako
- => Donna
- => Elric
- => Candi
* Waiting for clarification
=> = Active
X = Already Acted
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
R = Readied
P Partial Action
Candi: 161/161
Donna: I 80/80
Obsidian: 236/301 (135NL) [ CHA Drain 4, STR Drain 2, Bleed 11 (2), Staggered, grappled]
Sister Ayako 101/101
Slimjim: 101/107
Elric 137/137
Enemies:
Seraptis:
Donna retreats to the top of the bookshelf in the northeastern corner of the room and continues to keep an eye on the door to the west.[/ooc]
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Candi sees Elric disintegrate the wall.
Excellent!
We're coming Stone Cheeks.
Candi activates arcane strike.
Candi moves forward to attack, clambering over the bed if necessary. I believe beds are a favored terrain type for paladins of Calistria.
Candi power attacks whatever has grappled Obsidean or as a second best choice whoever she can reach.[/ooc]
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As Elric clears the path, Ayako steps forward to lend her voice to the battle. "Obsidian! Get out of that hussy's arms!" The command feels especially liberating as she begins a silvery song in Sylvan.
Baby you know you're judas and I'm your priest
Baby what I got is not from the least
Bring it through the stage in the rage of a beast
Step in the arena and break the wall down
Step in the arena and break the wall down
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Obsidean swings his kinetic blast, and misses.
Elric blasts down a 10' section of the wall. He quickly follows this up with a burst of glitter. Unfortunately, for the Pathfinders, this exposes them all to her Gaze of Despair.
Your CHA is down to 1, but now you succumb to overwhelming suicidal urges and attempts to end your life by the most convenient method at hand.
Donna and Ayako both feel the horrible despair that this demon exudes.
Candi strike at the now blinded demon, only hitting because the seraptis cannot see her.
Sister Ayako casts her spell to free Obsidean, but he is unable to escape the many arms of the demon.
- => Slim
- Seraptis
- Obsidean [ CHA Drain 4, STR Drain 2, Bleed 11, Grappled]
- Ayako [CHA Drain 3, Staggered]
- Donna [CHA Drain 6, Suicidal]
- Elric
- => Candi
* Waiting for clarification
=> = Active
X = Already Acted
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
R = Readied
P Partial Action
Candi: 161/161 Temp 25
Donna: I 80/80 [CHA Drain 6, Suicidal]
Obsidian: 236/301 (135NL) [ CHA Drain 4, STR Drain 2, Bleed 11 (2), Staggered, grappled] Temp 41
Sister Ayako 101/101
Slimjim: 101/107
Elric 137/137
Enemies:
Seraptis: -41
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Maintaining his inspiring oratory with his discordant rhetoric, Slim peers through the rubble of the walls and the carnage caused by the battle in front of him, and tries to identify the creature fighting with his companions.
"Beware, friends! This creature is a _____________. Its special attacks, special defenses, special abilities, and immunities/resistances include _____________, _____________, _____________, and _____________."
"Shelyn, grant me the power to smite this fell creature!"
Then the paladin-bard clicks the heels of his boots of speed, and races in haste through the ruined wall, up onto the bed, past Candi, and into a position flanking the creature with Obsidean.
Prerequisites: Bardic performance class feature, Perform (oratory or sing) 10 ranks.
Benefit: Whenever you are using bardic performance to create a spell-like or supernatural effect, allies within 30 feet of you deal an extra 1d6 points of sonic damage with successful weapon attacks. This damage stacks with other energy damage a weapon might deal. Projectile weapons bestow this extra damage on their ammunition, but the extra damage is dealt only if the projectile hits a target within 30 feet of you.
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Slim strike the creature hard. She does not seem to like it, not one bit.
The demon lets go of Obsidean, and then concentrates on something, careful not to let her guard down. She disappears into a puff of smoke, leaving behind the distinctive smell of brimstone.
- x Slim
- x Seraptis
- => Obsidean [ CHA Drain 4, STR Drain 2, Bleed 11]
- P Ayako [CHA Drain 3, Staggered]
- => Donna [CHA Drain 6, Suicidal]
- => Elric
- => Candi
* Waiting for clarification
=> = Active
X = Already Acted
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
R = Readied
P Partial Action
Candi: 161/161 Temp 25
Donna: I 80/80 [CHA Drain 6, Suicidal]
Obsidian: 236/301 (135NL) [ CHA Drain 4, STR Drain 2, Bleed 11 (2)] Temp 30
Sister Ayako 101/101
Slimjim: 101/107
Elric 137/137
Enemies:
Seraptis: -90
Donna closes her eyes on her turn but she continues to sniff the air.
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The demon fails to de-materialize, though it is clear she can now see.
Obsidean's blood flows from him, into the demon, healing her wounds.
- x Slim
- x Seraptis
- P Obsidean [ CHA Drain 4, STR Drain 2, Bleed 11, Staggered (3)]
- x Ayako
- => Donna
- => Elric
- => Candi
* Waiting for clarification
=> = Active
X = Already Acted
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
R = Readied
P Partial Action
Candi: 161/161 Temp 25
Donna: I 80/80
Obsidian: 236/301 (135NL) [ CHA Drain 4, STR Drain 2, Bleed 11 (2)] Temp 30
Sister Ayako 101/101
Slimjim: 101/107
Elric 137/137
Enemies:
Seraptis: -79
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Recognizing what the team faces, Slim warns the team and averts his eyes, "Holy smokes! This creature is an advanced seraptis, a medium outsider with the chaotic, evil, demon, and extraplaner subtypes. It has an ability called 'compelling domination'." "They have an aura of despair, which will eventually cause individuals succumbing to it to commit suicide. It's almost completely bloodless, immune to bleed damage, or anything that requires blood drain to work. They're resistant to damage that's not both silver and good, immune to electricity and poison, and resistant to acid, cold, and fire, as well as most magic."
"Smart move, Sister Ayako." Slim retrieves his own smoked goggles and dons them. Then he catches a glimpse of Obsidean. "Dude, you're looking a little rough. Gonna have to put a bag over that face." He chuckles at his own jest.
The paladin-bard maintains his rousing performance and taps the toes of his boots of speed to keep up his speed and quickness.
Prerequisites: Bardic performance class feature, Perform (oratory or sing) 10 ranks.
Benefit: Whenever you are using bardic performance to create a spell-like or supernatural effect, allies within 30 feet of you deal an extra 1d6 points of sonic damage with successful weapon attacks. This damage stacks with other energy damage a weapon might deal. Projectile weapons bestow this extra damage on their ammunition, but the extra damage is dealt only if the projectile hits a target within 30 feet of you.
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A team of seekers led by Jayne Munny teleports in to the Lodge and cleric of Iomedae he brings with manages to banish the demon! They apologize for not getting there sooner, but warn that Venture-Captain Jorsal has another mission for them.
In the room, you find the following note:
Colleague in arms, I send this letter in swiftness, hoping it reaches you in time. Our mutual overlords have informed me that they move to strike Mendev in a war to eclipse any before. Your efforts in Nerosyan have not gone unnoticed and I think it time you leave the shackles of your Society. I shall dispatch a runner to follow this letter, and he will lead you to me. I look forward to finally meeting you face to face, so that we might better plan our next moves.
Make haste,
-T. D.
Smoke rises across Nerosyan as the clamor of battle dies down. Venture-Captain Jorsal stands vigil over the Woundward ramparts of the city, looking out at a black cloud that descends from the northwest. He turns and speaking with grim resolve.
“The attack within Nerosyan is defeated, but the demons have led an army from the Worldwound to our doorstep. I must move swiftly to warn the others of what is happening.
“As for your mission... Look out to the fields below—you should be able to determine the greatest threats within the enemy army. You are the most experienced Pathfinders here in Nerosyan, so I trust you to make the best decisions about where your talents should be used.”
Thousands of lesser demons hoot and cavort, while larger demons confidently stride ahead, supported by their foul kakuen-taka siege towers. An army of Mendevian crusaders rushes out to meet the host, and you can already see the lines of battle forming outside the city as the crusaders strive to keep the siege towers away from the walls.
You get a glimpse of a radiant figure surrounded by elite knights leading the charge against the demon army. This is Queen Galfrey (LG female human paladin, and the crusaders on the wall can tell you that she is the righteous queen of Mendev and has never shirked her duties on the battlefield.
You can see three possible targets to go after.
The first is Warlord Gal-Horvasch (strategic target). A massive demon that oversees troops across the battlefield, this renowned vavakia has fought in hundreds of battles against the crusaders. In past history, any time Gal-Horvasch has taken to the field, the crusaders have faltered. Not once has the beast retreated.
Next would be The Raging Ones (strategic target). A pair of nalfeshnee demons trail in the destructive wake of an angered shemhazian. The larger demon has torn a deep wound into the Mendevian defense line, and now the nalfeshnees follow, attacking retreating crusaders with glee.
Finally, you could go after the Sibilant Twins (prime target). Commanders of the ongoing siege, these two demons issue orders while battling at the forefront of the raging battle. One twin keeps the body parts of her enemies impaled on her blade, while the other twin demands lesser demons and cultists constantly clean her weapons. The two don’t coordinate their attacks.
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Candi clears her throat to get Jorsal's attention.
Ahem, Big J, you might want to take a gander at this note. It looks like someone inside the Society has gone all demon happy. Any idea who "T. D." is?
She turns to look out over the developing battle.
But first I guess, the Worldwound, the gift which keeps on giving. I vote for this Warlord dofus. I always like seeing the really tall ones topple over when you cut their legs out from under them.
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"I vote for the Sibliant Twins, using the discordance of the enemies against themseves seems like a god way to progress this battle. Also they seem to be the primary target anyways."
After this speech Elric will cast a few spells on himself (Echolocation, Glitterdust, False Life and Hightened Awareness)
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At the mention of Tancred's name, Candi smiles broadly.
Excellent! I owe that loser a right serious Calistrian-style revenge beating. Last time I saw him, he let loose a bunch of demons on this Blakros wedding where I was just trying to relax, drink some expensive booze, and get frisky with the groomsmen and bridesmaids. He and his abyssal scum really killed my buzz.
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'Prime' sounds singular, as in the most critical target. But they all sound formidable, and 'strategic' indicates the other targets are important, too, the half-elf muses, stowing his smoked goggles.
Slim's a bit confused, "Anybody understand the difference between the terms 'strategic' and 'prime' targets? It sounds like the Crusaders are doomed to falter, unless we can defeat Warlord Gal-Horvasch. So he'd be an itch, I'd like to scratch. We could have the others as dessert," the paladin-bard suggests, a bit embarrassed about his mixed metaphors.
"You guys ever heard of these types of demons?" Slim pulls at his soul patch, trying to recall what he can.
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Vavakia Demon: ower body of a spine-backed quadrupedal dinosaur, complete with spiked tail, the demonic creature has the upper body of a muscular humanoid. Its powerful arms wield an immense ranseur while tremendous draconic wings unfurl from its back. The creature’sc head—part dragon, part saurian, part demon—is a nightmare of horns and fangs and cruel, glowing eyes. They are Huge outsider (chaotic, demon, evil, extraplanar).
Nalashnee Demons; A towering, corpulent beast, this fiend has the hideous head of a boar and arms ending in fatty, four-fingered hands. CE Huge outsider (chaotic, demon, evil, extraplanar). Resistant to physical damage that is not good, immune. to electricty and poison, resistant to acid, cold, fire, and magic. They can create an unholy nimbus of light around themselves, which will burst into a dazing flash causing targets to be overwhelmed insanity. They can also cast several spells at will, such as call lightning, greater dispel magic, and feeblemind.
Of the Sibilant Twins, you know nothing.