GM Batpony Diamond City PBP [10-11] (Inactive)

Game Master Batpony

Fresh from their victory in the Outer District, the group of seekers, Candi Payne and her companion Donna the Viper, Obsidean, Sister Ayako, Slimjim Son of House Shady, and Elric promise aid to the Pathfinders, should they need it. The team leaves a token in the hands of the junior Pathfinders in case they should ever need their help!

After everyone drank the holy water, Torrag went up to each of them individually to recover his tankards, saying "Thank you" to each one in various languages; Dwarven to Gudrun, Common to Aline, Abyssal to Dermont, Elven to Salantris, and Common to Dagon.

He stashes the tankards back in his haversack and turns to Dermont with a smile, "Burns a little like Fire Whiskey going down, doesn't it?"

Know Religion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Gudrun, Aline, Salantris, and Dagon respond in the similar language spoken. Dermont looks a little bit funny to you as you speak Abyssal.

"Perhaps you mean Kumis? Fermented alcoholic milk?"

That sounds disgusting! I’d rather eat broccoli. *Blech*

“That sounds heavenly! Once the siege is lifted, you must allow me to try some.”

Eadie starts counting crusaders off on her fingers. “Don’t think it’s Gudrun and it’s certainly not Aline Valerys.”

The warrior replaces her polearm and draws cold iron, watching Torrag’s interaction with the Iomedaen closely.

Unnvar tightens his grip on Fossilblight as the others seem to be zeroing in on the traitor. He attempts to follow the techniques and strange manipulations being used, standing back and watching the suspects.
Giving himself a bit of guidance.

Sense Motive w Guidance: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 = 21

He also takes the time to heal his wounds sustained earlier in the day.

Don't think I ever rolled to heal

Wand of CLW x 3: 3d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 5) + 3 = 15

Emberwik is on standby for when he may be helpful.

Torrag speaks to Dermont in Abyssal,

He then speaks in common so everyone can understand, "Pretending you don't understand what I'm saying isn't like any follower of Iomadae I've ever met."

Torrag, would you like to openly accuse Dermont of being possessed?

As Torrag speaks, Meisoa chuckles out loud and shakes her head.

She rolls her shoulders and waves her hand dismissively. "I'll give you the honor, Torrag."

Yes Torrag will openly accuse Dermont. I'm pretty sure no one else has a better idea.

Torrag waits a moment for Dermont to respond. When he doesn't, "What's the matter? Demon got your tongue? No Iomedae worshipper would try to deceive and coincidentally, the only one in this room that has done just that is you. As a matter of fact, I'm not sure I've heard you say a single word. So what do you have to say for yourself . . . Demon."

The whole room silences with shock for a moment before whispers and murmurs start to fill every corner as Torrag lands his accusation. The squire turns to the crusader guards quickly and points towards Dermont, "Apprehend him immediately for further investigation!" he cries as the guards quickly scuffle the cavalier holding him down. "NOOOOOOOO!!!!" A demonic voice cries from Dermont's body. The command staff members turn and thank you for your work here. "We once again find ourselves in debt to Pathfinder Society. I wish we could repay you, but war has strained us in the moment."

As you leave the battle bunker, the sounds of battle assault your ears again the moment you open the doors. Racing through the heart of town to the battle district, a piercing feminine wail catches your immediate attention.

As your group dodges through the district alleyways searching for the source of the scream, a huddled group of citizens comes into sight, eying a horribly mangled corpse at the front entrance of a large storehouse.

An elderly woman stumbles toward you, fear filling her eyes with terror. “Please, we need your help! This crusader was taking us into a safe house for protection from the demons, but he was slain by an awful trap. We know we’re in danger out here on the street, but none of us are willing to go inside for fear of what else might be in there! And even if we go somewhere else, there may be other crusaders that try to shepherd people this way. Could you lot go inside and do a sweep?"

For all intents and purposes we'll be going to mapped exploration, so do move your tokens appropriately as you explore the safe house.

OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT
The Demon horde has so far failed to get a beachhead into the city, being driven back over and over. They rally for one more attempt in their greatest numbers so far...!

On it!

Unnvar speaks a secret word and the Mask of the Mantis makes his senses even more acute. Starting with the door itself Unnvar begins to sweep for traps, after the door he moves in and then turns left working around the room. His eye darting everywhere in search of hidden dangers.

Mask of the Mantis activated to grant +5 competence bonus on Perception checks for 30 minutes. Indicated his intent path in yellow

Perception + trapfinding + mask: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 4 + 5 = 43
Perception + trapfinding + mask: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 15 + 4 + 5 = 34
Perception + trapfinding + mask: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 4 + 5 = 27

Unnvar is actively scanning. Here's 3 checks let me know when you need more.

"Is everyone able to help?"

With her enchanted blade drawn, Eadie follows Unnvar closely, alert for traps and living threats.

auto-aid Unnvar's perception: 1 + 17 = 18

"Don't forget to watch out for haunts. Man, I hate those things!"

Rudzik follows a little behind Unnvar and Eadie, looking for any surprises in the southern part of the room as they sweep through the north side.

Perception, Favored Terrain: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 21 + 2 = 39

Meiosa stills snickers to herself, even as they run into the panicked civilians and the trap-filled building. "Ahhh, it's still funny. Ironic, even."

"Anyway. I'll lend you an eye or twelve." She follows closely behind Unnvar, by about 10 feet, keeping her many eyes out for traps.

perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31
perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25
perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30

Immediately as the Pathfinders enter the building, they observe something out of the unusual. While they cannot discern any physical traps, the area near the entrance has residue of silver dust, ashes, and blood, patterned in a circular fashion, suggesting not one, but two magical traps!

Updated on Map.

Emberwik stays nearby and casts guidance on his allies, then stays ready to cast any healing magic should someone stumble into a deadly trap.

Torrag follows near the back, keeping his ring of blinking activated and an eye out for danger.

Arcana Red: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27
Arcana Blue: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27

He'll let the trap experts know of the aura of Medium Conjuration on the found traps.

With trapfinding Unnvar can attempt to disable magical traps (unless the trap/spell says otherwise); I don't have Know Arcana, but I do have detect magic.

Unnvar moves to the first magical trap. Stay back for safety sake! His face becomes mouselike. Feral focus set to mouse=evasion

He detects magic to learn what he can about the trap before attempting to disable it. And thanks Torrag for the important information he provides. He takes a deep breath!

Disable Device on Red + Guidance: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 1 = 29

The floor begins to glow as Unnvar removes a wrong magical component from the magic circle. Something is about to happen!

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Combat? Round 1

Pathfinders are up! Except Torrag
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Torrag

current time elapse: ~2hr 5 mins
Aid tokens available: 1
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Also, I forgot to mention that we would have definitely hit the 2 hours mark by now, so make any new buffs as necessary, slide is updated.

Emberwik casts the spell Greater Path of Glory, then calls upon his wings and flies upwards 30ft.
Standard, Swift, Move. My way of saying I have no idea whats going on, but please don't die.

Dern probably DC30 or maybe 35

Look out! Unnvar shouts a warning at his misstep. Might be incoming!

In case it's an it, Unnvar draws Fossilblight and gets ready to give it a greeting.

Move to draw, Standard to ready to take a vital strike if a monster appears.

Would have to be 35 for you to have triggered it.

"Better than outgoing!" Rudzik yells back. "Deadeye, guide my arrows," he murmurs, and small feathers grow along the sides of his face as he takes up position near the door with Wilk on the outside.

Standard action to cast aspect of the falcon, move to door (if needed).

Round #1: AC 28 (fighting defensively) DR 3/-, freedom of movement

“Unnvar, I’m gonna try to give you another way out, and me another way in.”

Eadie takes a 5’ step and attempts to cut a humanoid-sized doorway in the windowed wall to the east of Torrag with her adamantine blade.

"Torrag, watch out for flying glass!"

defensive falchion + PA + FF vs AC 10: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 21 - 4 = 22
damage: 2d4 + 22 ⇒ (2, 1) + 22 = 25 ignores up to hardness 20

defensive falchion + PA + no FF vs AC 10: 1d20 + 16 - 4 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 4 - 3 = 23
damage: 2d4 + 22 ⇒ (1, 2) + 22 = 25 ignores up to hardness 20

defensive falchion + PA + no FF vs AC 10: 1d20 + 11 - 4 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 4 - 3 = 15
damage: 2d4 + 22 ⇒ (1, 1) + 22 = 24 ignores up to hardness 20

Reacting to what possibly might be, Eadie breaks down the wall adjacent to Torag to give the Pathfinders some space to play with.

The air turns stale as a horrid and putrid smell fills the room. Appearing out of thin air, a Hezrou demon, similar to the one you fought in front of the bank emerges! "GRAARRWWR!"

Stench DC24 fortitude or be sickened for 10 rounds.

Unnvar was ready enough to react with a strong swing of his weapon, but the creature to retaliates immediately against the half-orc lashing out in all it's fury and grabs hold of the slayer.

bite: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31B/P: 4d4 + 8 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 1) + 8 = 13
Grab?: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (6) + 23 = 29

claws: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28B/P: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Grab?: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (7) + 23 = 30

claws: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (17) + 17 = 34B/P: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Grab?: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (12) + 23 = 35

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Combat Round 1/2

Eadie, Rudzik, Unnvar -35 (grappled), Emberwik
Hezrou -28
Torag, Meiosa

current time elapse: ~2hr 5mins
Aid tokens available: 1
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As Unnvar is grabbed by the Hezrou, his amulet glows brightly. Suddenly he's free of the demon.

He clicks his heels and begins to move faster, he takes quick note of any weaknesses in the demon, before making a tactical retreat. Rushing around the room, leaping over the bar, arriving at the other side of the demom.

Ahh, an another stupid toad!

Auto Activate - Talismen; free - activate boots of speed, swift - study target, full round - full withdrawal.
Movement in yellow, Hezrou gets an AOO at the end.

Acrobatics to leap bar: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 Oh man I could crit the stupid thing, oh well

Oops need to make that Fort Save
DC 24 Fort: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27

Fortitude vs DC 24: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

Trying to control his heaving stomach, Rudzik steps back to give the good doctor a better shot at the new arrival before launching more arrows at the creature. Unhappy that he didn't have a chance to prepare his bow, he pulls out special arrows he requisitioned for this mission.

Regular Longbow, PBS, RS, DA, FE, Aspect of the Falcon, Sickened: 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 18 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 = 37
Good Cold Iron Piercing damage, PBS, DA, FE, Holy: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + (5, 2) = 24
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 18 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 = 21
Crit Damage: 2d8 + 6 + 2 + 12 + 8 ⇒ (4, 3) + 6 + 2 + 12 + 8 = 35

Rapid Shot Longbow, PBS, RS, DA, FE, AotF, Sickened: 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 = 23
Good Cold Iron Piercing damage, PBS, DA, FE, Holy: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + (4, 6) = 32

Iterative Longbow, PBS, RS, DA, FE, AotF, Sickened: 1d20 + 13 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 1 - 2 - 3 + 4 + 1 - 2 = 26
Good Cold Iron Piercing damage, PBS, DA, FE, Holy: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + (3, 4) = 25

Oof. Thank goodness this is against its grappled AC.

Also, where is the door? Goodness knows we wouldn't leave our friend all by himself in a trap-filled building.

Fortitude DC24: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Don't suppose being 50ft away from it helps?

Swift Action Emberwik extends the Greater Path of Glory to be able to reach Unvar.

What the Hell is that? Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (20) + 27 = 47

"Oh my... That is foul. Hezrou demons."
What I want to know and priority: Special Defenses, Resistances, DR, Immunity, Special Attacks.

Emberwik continues to fly at that level Hover and will cast a spell based on what he can recollect.
Hover Fly DC15: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

Torrag peaks through the impromptu door and casts grease on the 10 foot square under the demon.

Reflex DC19

Stench only has a 30ft range, so Emberwik wouldn't be affected. My bad, I was looking a horizontal distance on the map.

Rudzik, the door is right in front of you, where you stand the creature effectively has soft cover. Would that change your actions?

Emberwik, this is not the first time you guys saw the creature and you made an identification check in the last combat. However, I did check back and you did not ask for specifics the last time so I'll answer questions based on your previous identification which you took 10 on.

Emberwik knows that the creature has no special defences, but his moist and thick skin provides it a lot of resistances, especially towards fire, cold, and acid damage. In addition, it takes the power of good to cut through the demon. Resist 10 for the elements, and DR10/good.

Unnvar immediately escapes from the demon's clutch and swiftly moves around him. The creature swings out but the half orc adeptly dodges the hit.

Torrag realises the situation and cast some magical grease causing the creature to fall prone on the slippery flooring.

AoO: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

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Combat Round 1/2

Eadie, Rudzik (sickened) (pending response), Unnvar -35 (grappled), Emberwik
Hezrou -28
Torrag, Meiosa

current time elapse: ~2hr 5mins
Aid tokens available: 1
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Legit, in that case based on the knowledge I know, Emberwik's action will take place and I will cast a classic.

Emberwik casts the spell Barbed Chains and target them to trip the demon!

1st Trip Attempt: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
2nd Trip Attempt: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
3rd Trip Attempt: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
4th Trip Attempt: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

And this is about the extent of my usefulness right now.

Torrag just proned the creature with grease though, :/

Round #2: AC 26 (fighting defensively, lunge) DR 3/-, freedom of movement, sickened

Fort + soothe syrup DC 24: 1d20 + 18 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 5 = 24 fail - nat 1

Eadie rams through the makeshift doorway past Torrag 15 feet to avoid an opportunistic attack and lunges defensively at the prone demon.

lunging defensive falchion + PA + FF – sickened + flank vs prone demon: 1d20 + 21 - 4 - 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 21 - 4 - 2 + 2 + 4 = 33
magic adamantine slashing damage - sickened: 2d4 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 22 - 2 = 24

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32

"Another one of these? Well, I could always use another specimen!"

Meiosa moves into the room and positions herself into a flank against the demon, leaning in to grasp at it with her tentacle.

Tentacle attack, flank, vs prone, secondary: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 + 4 = 19
damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Tentacle attack, grab, flank, vs prone: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 + 4 + 4 = 26

Moving into flank with Unnvar, eating the AoO if I have to, then applying tentacle to demon. Phone posting at work so I can't move my mini.

Guess I missed that. :\
Good luck everyone, I am with you in spirit or something. Just lemme know if you need healing.

Rudzik doesn't care about anything less than total cover thanks to Improved Precise Shot.

Its so rare that I come across PCs with improved precise shot that I only thought it negated cover affects from other characters. update coming hopefully in the next hour.

"Fear not Emberwik. Where there is a will, there is a way."

Seeker aid token from Cugel Marat!

Rudzik's Crit did not confirm and second attacked missed. Meiosa missed as well.

Even from the sharpest of angles, Rudzik's sharpshooting ability allows him to make the precise of shots targeting the small visible part of the creature. 2 of the arrows hit and penetrate the creature's skin. Following closely from behind, Eadie rushes in with her favoured weapon and lunges at the prone demon, striking in hard!

Meiosa moves in and attempts to do the same, but finds herself out of luck as her tentacle is deflected by the creature. "GRSSSS!" It growl hisses and then continues to lash out at Unnvar, but is unable to make anything out of his attacks disadvantage by his prone position.

Full round on Unnvar!

bite: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 17 - 4 = 22B/P: 4d4 + 8 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 3) + 8 = 21
claw: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 17 - 4 = 23B/P/S: 4d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 8, 6, 7) + 8 = 33
claw: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 17 - 4 = 14B/P/S: 4d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 3, 8, 8) + 8 = 34

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Combat Round 1/2

Eadie, Rudzik , Unnvar -35 , Emberwik
Hezrou -89 (prone)
Torrag, Meiosa

current time elapse: ~2hr 5mins
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Round #3: AC 25, DR 3/-, freedom of movement, sickened

Sick to her stomach but figuring Rudzik’s archery skills are similar to those of her good friend Roland Garros, Eadie steps forward 5’ and full attacks.

falchion + PA + FF + flank - sickened vs prone demon: 1d20 + 21 + 2 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 21 + 2 - 2 + 4 = 35
magical adamantine slashing damage – sickened: 2d4 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 22 - 2 = 25

falchion + PA + FF + flank - sickened vs prone demon: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 16 + 2 - 2 + 4 = 25
magical adamantine slashing damage – sickened: 2d4 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 22 - 2 = 24

falchion + PA + FF + flank - sickened vs prone demon: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 - 2 + 4 = 18
magical adamantine slashing damage – sickened: 2d4 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 22 - 2 = 26

“Sheesh. I thought these things smelt bad on the outside!”

Unnvar wails away with Fossilblight on the toad demon.

Go...back..to...the..Abyss!

Fossilblight(adamantine) + PA(furous focus) + studied + flank: 1d20 + 17 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 2 + 2 = 27
Damage + Sneak attack: 1d6 + 19 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (6) + 19 + 2 + (2, 4, 4) = 37
Fossilblight(adamantine) + PA + studied + flank: 1d20 + 12 - 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 - 3 + 2 + 2 = 32
Damage + Sneak attack: 1d6 + 19 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (6) + 19 + 2 + (3, 2, 1) = 33

Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 12 - 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 - 3 + 2 + 2 = 15 Boo!
Damage: 1d6 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 19 + 2 = 23

Full round attack

That last attack by Unnvar was enough to knock the demon down!

The demon surrounded takes a series of slashes from Eadie and Unnvar. Blood spews everywhere as they forcefully make deep cuts with their blades. The Hezrou eventually succumbs to his wounds, disappears from the material plane!

That leaves one trap remaining!

"Well," Rudzik says slowly, "we have a decent idea what that one'll do. We'll keep watch while you work, Unnvar."

Meiosa reaches out towards the fallen demon, a mixture of excitement and hunger in her eyes, but alas, it vanishes before she can take anything good! "What?! Demons are pouring in through that puckered, stinking goblinhole of a breach and we end up fighting one that was summoned?"

She sighs, shaking her head before she stops to look around the room. Always good to keep an eye out, just in case something else is set to go wrong.

Taking 10 on Perception for traps/monsters/etc, 'rolling' a 28.

Okay, give me a minute. Unnvar says stowing Fossilblight in favor of his healing wand. Which he uses on himself until satisfied he's wounds are mended.

Wand of CLW: 7d8 + 7 ⇒ (6, 5, 3, 8, 3, 1, 6) + 7 = 39

Once healed, These traps are tricky. If it's like the last one we may soon have another visitor. Best ready yourselves for another toad or maybe something worse!
Unnvar waits until everyone is in position. Then gives it a try after giving himself a little guidance.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 1 = 16 If DC35 I need a natty 20 and that is instead a 1!

Unnvar, G. Path of Glory will heal you 32 if you just stand in it for 9 rounds.

Sweet! I do that instead!

As Unnvar attempts to destroy the trap, a sweat from his brow drops into the circle and activates the trap! A cold wind chills the room, and to the party's surprise, it's not summoning a monster! Immediately, frosted winds with icy follicles blows out from the circle.

Cone of Cold!: 15d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 2, 6, 3, 1, 6, 3, 3, 4, 1, 1, 4, 4, 5) = 50 Reflex for half!

Based on positions, Torrag, Unnvar, Eadie, and Meiosa would be affected.

Emberwik rolls his charcoal eyes, and casts Greater Path of Glory again to patch up Torrag, Unnvar, Eadie, and Meiosa.
Whoever managed to save with their reflex can get 36 points of healing instead of the full 40.