"He's resistant to weapons that aren't blessed, and he has moderate resistance to attacks that freeze or rely on acid. I would say a caster of my overall experience would have approximately a fifty percent chance of landing a spell, assuming they have no specialized training to overcome such defenses. Lastly, keep an eye on that scroll, he can use it like a scorpion whip, but can pierce armor as if it did not exist."
Feel free to open the spoiler a few posts back!
Focusing on the nature of their adversary, Fendel invests mental energy into his bow.
|AC 19, T 12, FF 18|HP: 78/78|F +5, R +5, W +6 (+8 vs MA, +4 vs fear, +2 vs despair/confusion/insanity/death)|Init +1, Perc 0|CMB +9 CMD 20|11/11 Summon Monster VI, 2/2 Maker's Call, 1/1 Pride, 1/1 Mysteries, 1/1 Davian
Lucija opens another one of her signature crackling pyramidal rifts, from which emerges yet another surreal horror almost beyond description(Augmented, therefore it has 114 hit points and +12 to Fortitude saves), which wastes no time in accosting Leventi!
incorporeal touch:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19 negative energy damage:6d8 ⇒ (8, 4, 5, 2, 7, 2) = 28 on a failed DC 21 Will save versus curse, he is also fatigued and takes Wisdom drain:1d4 ⇒ 4
Leventi takes the many indignities that are levied upon him with a fair amount of bravado.
He tries to break free from the tentacles binding him.
Grapple:1d20 + 22 ⇒ (11) + 22 = 33
He does so. That having taken a fair amount of his actions, he uses his remaining action to say some words in Infernal, which seem to direct one of the nearby statues to action. THAT IS NO STATUE! It begins moving and trying to break free from the display case.
Will:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30
The animate dream gives him little enough trouble, but Eadie's slash is violent and jars him. This is why I wanted to be rid of that brute.
He moves toward her.
Anyone who is not in the initial squares in front of the entrance is lashed at by the scrolls on the walls, taking:
Slashing:1 + 1d6 ⇒ 1 + (2) = 31d6 is bleed.
Party may act. The construct will not act until the following round.
Choose one of these options at the start of your turn.
Increase its speed by 30 feet.
Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.
Fendel finds his arrows swatted out of the air by the scrolls on the walls, which lash out to defend their master and deflect away the arrows.
Also failed to mention all areas in front of scrolls on the walls are now difficult terrain. Pretty much either difficult terrain and slashy scrolls or giant pit of fire in the middle. Welcome to high tier play!
LG Male Human Hooded Champion Ranger 13 | HP 108/108 | AC 23 T 18 FF 16 | CMB +18, CMD 35 | F: +16, R: +21, W: +13 | Init: +10 | Perc: +24 SM: +3 | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 2nd 3/3 3rd 2/2 | Panache: 1/1 | Active conditions: None
Seeing Fendel's arrows batted down, Rudzik takes a different approach and aims for the activated construct. "You focus on ol' windbag over there and leave the rest to us," he yells to Eadie and Dunia as he unleashes a barrage of arrows with practiced ease.
LG Male Human Hooded Champion Ranger 13 | HP 108/108 | AC 23 T 18 FF 16 | CMB +18, CMD 35 | F: +16, R: +21, W: +13 | Init: +10 | Perc: +24 SM: +3 | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st 4/4 2nd 3/3 3rd 2/2 | Panache: 1/1 | Active conditions: None
GM, please double-check the rolls. I had disagreements between the labeling and modifiers - this has been resolved and the last two attacks changed results. Also just a reminder that Rudzik ignores anything less than total cover or total concealment - it's been a while since we last had an encounter.
Female Oread Spiritualist (Ectoplasmatist) 11 | HP 80/91 | AC 25(29), T 14, FF 23(27) | Fort +13(15), Ref +9(11), Will +15(17) | Init +3 | Perc +14(16) | Sense Motive +17(19) | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/6, level 2 4/5, level 3 1/4, level 4 0/2 |
Dunia charges her lash with necromantic energy till its aura almost makes it disappear and stomps forward to crack Leventi with it across the face while her conjured tendrils strain to do the same![/dice]
Female CG Human (Chelaxian) Fighter 13 | HP 161/161 | AC 27, T 15, F 24 | CMB +18 (+25 with heavy blades), CMD 34 (37 vs disarm, sunder) | F +21, R +13, W +19 (+2 vs death effects, +3 vs fear) | Init +10 | Perc +20, SM +3 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
GM, Eadie has DR 3/- so I don't believe she took damage from the scrolls and is not bleeding.
Round #2: AC 26, DR 3/-, Str 22, alchemical grease, life bubble, shield, enlarge person, blessing of fervor
“Dunia, watch out for that construct!”
Eadie holds her ground amongst the hindered terrain and slashes four times at Leventi.
|AC 19, T 12, FF 18|HP: 78/78|F +5, R +5, W +6 (+8 vs MA, +4 vs fear, +2 vs despair/confusion/insanity/death)|Init +1, Perc 0|CMB +9 CMD 20|11/11 Summon Monster VI, 2/2 Maker's Call, 1/1 Pride, 1/1 Mysteries, 1/1 Davian
Eadie, I'm not sure if incorporeal beings can grant flanking, but if they can, you just had that in your attack there.
While Lucija's nightmare hench-entity relentlessly torments Leventi...
incorporeal touch, flank:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35 negative energy damage:6d8 ⇒ (5, 1, 4, 4, 6, 4) = 24 on a failed DC 21 Will save versus curse, he is also fatigued and takes Wisdom drain:1d4 ⇒ 3
NG Human Male Life Oracle 11 Init +17 | HP 78|102 | AC30, T13, FF30 | Fort +14, Ref +10, Will +12, +2 vs death, +8 vs mind affecting | CMD 19 | Perception +15, SM +12, Lifesense 30'
Ando always takes the bonus to AC, reflex saves and attacks. At the start of my turn if you have taken 5 damage heal 5 and i take it. This will also stop any bleed.
Ando looks over at Eadie. There appears to be some sort of mistake my dear, Leventi is still alive. You should correct that, here let me help you all
Raising his hand again Ando sends a bust of cool white light through the room, it is filled with the scent of grapes and hops and leaves a light tingling sensation on the skin.
Ando moves into the middle of the room, still air walking. He channels, excluding Leventi, healing 8d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 2, 4, 6, 5, 6, 2) = 33 damage and giving everyone affected by it freedom of movement for 8 rounds.
Leventi groans in agony as he's struck repeatedly. "No, not like this...", he screams, before teleporting away!
Spellcraft which I am fairly certain you can make says it was just dimension door, he auto-passes defensive check.
The enormous golem starts smashing things! In particular, it tries to smash a small summoner! It also emanates an effect that seems to weigh down those near it.
Also need will saves vs slow from Lucija and Dunia, and please make those the first item in your posts. Not that it'll matter because you have FoM for 8 rounds.
People that aren't Fendel, Rudzik, Ando, or Doggy take:
Slashing + Bleed:1 + 1d6 ⇒ 1 + (2) = 3
Ando has glorious hellfire erupt from underneath him and he takes:
Fire&Unholy:6d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4, 6, 6, 1) = 24Reflex half, first roll of your post please.
|AC 19, T 12, FF 18|HP: 78/78|F +5, R +5, W +6 (+8 vs MA, +4 vs fear, +2 vs despair/confusion/insanity/death)|Init +1, Perc 0|CMB +9 CMD 20|11/11 Summon Monster VI, 2/2 Maker's Call, 1/1 Pride, 1/1 Mysteries, 1/1 Davian
Will save:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Visibly crunched, Lucija hobbles backward while her faithful companion moves against its new target...
incorporeal touch:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18 negative energy damage:6d8 ⇒ (7, 5, 4, 6, 2, 3) = 27 Wisdom drain on failed DC 21 Will save versus curse, if at all applicable in this case:1d4 ⇒ 4
Knowing there is no opportunity to follow his quarry, Fen's hand freezes mid-reach for an arrow as Leventi disappears. "Coward." Instead, he seeks out the reason they came. "The soul of Gellius!" Keen eyes search to ensure the devil left it behind. The then crosses the deadly room to secure the asset.
NG Human Male Life Oracle 11 Init +17 | HP 78|102 | AC30, T13, FF30 | Fort +14, Ref +10, Will +12, +2 vs death, +8 vs mind affecting | CMD 19 | Perception +15, SM +12, Lifesense 30'
Female CG Human (Chelaxian) Fighter 13 | HP 161/161 | AC 27, T 15, F 24 | CMB +18 (+25 with heavy blades), CMD 34 (37 vs disarm, sunder) | F +21, R +13, W +19 (+2 vs death effects, +3 vs fear) | Init +10 | Perc +20, SM +3 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
"What kinda golem is it?"
Eadie high-pitched voice rings calmly across the battlefield. "Fen, Leventi can't escape this chamber, right? So he's gotta materialize in here soon??"
She decides to delay to see if the golem falls in the pit, but before Leventi acts.
DR 3/- means Eadie takes no damage from the latest scroll attack
The detective does a quick calculation before shaking his head. "Unlikely he will return to the chamber. I should not think he is currently beyond more than a thousand or so feet away. Give or take a couple of hundred. Ninety three percent chance he translocated less than half a mile. Perhaps there is more to this complex concealed from our view."
Female CG Human (Chelaxian) Fighter 13 | HP 161/161 | AC 27, T 15, F 24 | CMB +18 (+25 with heavy blades), CMD 34 (37 vs disarm, sunder) | F +21, R +13, W +19 (+2 vs death effects, +3 vs fear) | Init +10 | Perc +20, SM +3 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
"Think I'll take the under."
No idea what that means -- but dang it sounds cool!
|AC 19, T 12, FF 18|HP: 78/78|F +5, R +5, W +6 (+8 vs MA, +4 vs fear, +2 vs despair/confusion/insanity/death)|Init +1, Perc 0|CMB +9 CMD 20|11/11 Summon Monster VI, 2/2 Maker's Call, 1/1 Pride, 1/1 Mysteries, 1/1 Davian
Knowledge (Arcana) to identify Construct, this is your brain on HELL:1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 14 - 4 = 13
Once again, personal lived experience proves to be anything but the best way to learn, as the golem's crushing blows seem to have momentarily UN-taught her much of what she knows about golemcraft.
NG Human Male Life Oracle 11 Init +17 | HP 78|102 | AC30, T13, FF30 | Fort +14, Ref +10, Will +12, +2 vs death, +8 vs mind affecting | CMD 19 | Perception +15, SM +12, Lifesense 30'
Ando grimaces as hellfire engulfs him. He slaps himself in the chest several times and his wounds close over.
Using healers way to restore 5d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 6, 3) + 10 = 29 HP as a swift action.
Turning to the Golem he weaves a complex spell and a mass of sand swirls up around it, interfering with its vision.
Casting persistent sand whirlwind. It does not allow SR. It needs to make two DC21 will saves or be blinded for 11 rounds. There is no ongoing save to get rid of the condition.
The golem falls to the bottom of a pit. The party is left in a room which does not contain Gellius Thrune, and they are not able to see where Leventi went. They can continue taking potshots at a golem in a pit, or not.
Female CG Human (Chelaxian) Fighter 13 | HP 161/161 | AC 27, T 15, F 24 | CMB +18 (+25 with heavy blades), CMD 34 (37 vs disarm, sunder) | F +21, R +13, W +19 (+2 vs death effects, +3 vs fear) | Init +10 | Perc +20, SM +3 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
"Leventi can't leave the complex. Vetrivedes is on the way. He knows we won't exchange our souls for Gellius' + a wish. What's his play?"
Eadie pauses to think. "Could he be healing in a concealed chamber before returning, hoping the golem softens us up? He needs our physical proof before Vetrivedes arrives -- or he is totally screwed."
What is of value in this chamber to him that could make him return faster?
The warrior eyes the scrolls lining the walls. "The scrolls are binding contracts for mortal souls not yet delivered, right? Do you think we could make him show up faster by beginning to destroy them, Fen?"
NG Human Male Life Oracle 11 Init +17 | HP 78|102 | AC30, T13, FF30 | Fort +14, Ref +10, Will +12, +2 vs death, +8 vs mind affecting | CMD 19 | Perception +15, SM +12, Lifesense 30'
NG Human Male Life Oracle 11 Init +17 | HP 78|102 | AC30, T13, FF30 | Fort +14, Ref +10, Will +12, +2 vs death, +8 vs mind affecting | CMD 19 | Perception +15, SM +12, Lifesense 30'
Female CG Human (Chelaxian) Fighter 13 | HP 161/161 | AC 27, T 15, F 24 | CMB +18 (+25 with heavy blades), CMD 34 (37 vs disarm, sunder) | F +21, R +13, W +19 (+2 vs death effects, +3 vs fear) | Init +10 | Perc +20, SM +3 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
Round #3: AC 26 (lunge), DR 3/-, Str 22, alchemical grease, haste, life bubble, shield, enlarge person, blessing of fervor
“Well, this is getting boring. We can always let Vetrivedes deal with Leventi and be on our way.”
Eadie takes a hasted 40’ single-move around Lucija’s pit and takes her frustration out on the golem, lunging down at it.
|AC 19, T 12, FF 18|HP: 78/78|F +5, R +5, W +6 (+8 vs MA, +4 vs fear, +2 vs despair/confusion/insanity/death)|Init +1, Perc 0|CMB +9 CMD 20|11/11 Summon Monster VI, 2/2 Maker's Call, 1/1 Pride, 1/1 Mysteries, 1/1 Davian
The nightmare-entity continues to torment the pitted golem...
incorporeal touch, haste, fervor:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (7) + 19 = 26 negative energy damage:6d8 ⇒ (1, 3, 7, 8, 6, 6) = 31 Wisdom drain on failed DC 21 Will save versus curse, if at all applicable in this case:1d4 ⇒ 1
...and Lucija contributes a torturous drip of potent acid on its head.
Dunia and Ando move back through the scroll to the previous room... and see Leventi, who has a surprise waiting for them! Once his turn comes around.
There is a great deal of smashing done to the golem. Rudzik also shoots the golem, for his own nefarious purposes.
In the other room, Leventi sends a bead flying at our intrepid pathfinders, which they realize (probably) is a delayed blast fireball, which does not waste any time delaying! "You could have been rich, but now you will simply be dead!" Ever one for optimism and foolish gestures is Leventi, evidently.
Fireball:13d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 5, 3, 6, 1, 3, 1, 2, 5, 4, 5, 2) = 49Reflex DC 25, please make your reflex save the first roll of your post.
Party may act. Dunia and Ando are technically one round ahead.
Fendel
Rudzik
Eadie
Lucija
Dunia
Ando
Additionally, I neglected to mention something you'd know, which is that each time you travel through a scroll you get a little bit of the text on you. Since I neglected to mention this, I am handwaving that particular obstacle. Travelling through a scroll takes 1 round, you are deposited at the other end of the scroll on your next turn. The delayed blast fireball was a readied action once you emerge.
|AC 19, T 12, FF 18|HP: 78/78|F +5, R +5, W +6 (+8 vs MA, +4 vs fear, +2 vs despair/confusion/insanity/death)|Init +1, Perc 0|CMB +9 CMD 20|11/11 Summon Monster VI, 2/2 Maker's Call, 1/1 Pride, 1/1 Mysteries, 1/1 Davian
There's going to be a map update soon, right?
Always one to appreciate a powerful fireball regardless of whence it comes or what it burns, Lucija diverts her attention from the golem long enough to begin another Conjuration...I cast summon monster V, what comes out will be revealed next round!
The nightmare, however, continues gleefully tormenting its present helpless target.
incorporeal touch, haste, fervor:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30 negative energy damage:6d8 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 7, 8, 1) = 21 Wisdom drain on failed DC 21 Will save versus curse, if at all applicable in this case:1d4 ⇒ 1
Female CG Human (Chelaxian) Fighter 13 | HP 161/161 | AC 27, T 15, F 24 | CMB +18 (+25 with heavy blades), CMD 34 (37 vs disarm, sunder) | F +21, R +13, W +19 (+2 vs death effects, +3 vs fear) | Init +10 | Perc +20, SM +3 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: none
NG Human Male Life Oracle 11 Init +17 | HP 78|102 | AC30, T13, FF30 | Fort +14, Ref +10, Will +12, +2 vs death, +8 vs mind affecting | CMD 19 | Perception +15, SM +12, Lifesense 30'
Dunia's lash strikes out, Leventi looks down at his body... and the slash that has struck him. "I had it all... so well planned."
As he begins falling, the rest of the group stumble their way out of the scroll-portal, just in time to see the aftermath of Dunia's actions. A slain Leventi on the floor, and a haunt materializing. Gonna handwave the haunt as I think you can blast it away.
Zarta returns shortly thereafter, not having hastened through the portal, and goes to gather up the soul of Gellius Thrune.
Leventi carries an angelskin handy haversack that contains eight legal texts written in a variety of languages (including several completely unknown to Golarion), a handful of semiprecious gems he uses to bribe mortals as needed, and several wrapped parcels protecting the pieces of a suit of infernal armor (this functions as demon armor but resembles a cornugon and inflicts poison with its claw attacks rather than contagion).
Gellius recognizes Zarta’s Davian ancestry and conceals a scheming smile with reminiscences about a brief fling with Rufino Davian. He asks for his freedom, but Zarta pockets the jar and contract, saying, “All in due time.”
With Gellius secured and Leventi dealt with, the PCs and Zarta make their way back to the hellmouth and travel back to Skyreach. There, Zarta consults with Gellius’s trapped soul before using the melancholic talisman to permanently shut down the portal. The talisman briefly flares as Zarta closes the hellmouth. The infernal scents fade slowly as Gellius Thrune’s bound soul bobs approvingly. “Closed as promised, Lady Davian.” Zarta winces slightly. “Of course, I cannot promise perfect control in this state…” The disembodied head nods within its glass prison. “But before we quibble over terms, let me speak plainly, for I see in you the same need that has consumed me for centuries: revenge against House Thrune.”
Zarta twirls the point of a blade on Gellius’ infernal contract as she contemplates his offer. “I admit I’ve yearned for this: a chance to slide the knife in, slow and deep, and see those who betrayed me twist on it. Not only did Thrune betray me, but I’ve known for only a few years that they were also responsible for the deaths and erasure of my ancestors, House Davian. However, as I look at you, my treasures, the choice is less clear. I have made a home here, with those who risked their souls to rescue me. Undermining Thrune and restoring Davian would mean leaving this behind, resigning my position, so that Thrune’s reprisals would not target the Society.” She smiles. “So please, tell me how you can’t bear to be without me or how my absence would only stoke your ardor.”
She is clearly looking to the group for suggestions.
Female Oread Spiritualist (Ectoplasmatist) 11 | HP 80/91 | AC 25(29), T 14, FF 23(27) | Fort +13(15), Ref +9(11), Will +15(17) | Init +3 | Perc +14(16) | Sense Motive +17(19) | Spells Remaining: level 1 4/6, level 2 4/5, level 3 1/4, level 4 0/2 |
"It ain' as though you been sittin' idle wit' de Society, but a chance to bring down de Thrice-Damned Thrunes? If you' willin' to toss de dice, let 'em roll."
