GM Auke's #8-99: The Solstice Scar, Version D (CORE Subtier 3-4) - OUTPOST II (Inactive)

Game Master Auke Teeninga

Aurus gives a wild bellow and unleashes his holy rage against the armor.

Going to Smite Evil.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 9 + 3 + 3 = 19

3 extra damage if it's an evil outsider, dragon, or undead, and I get a +2 bump to AC.

...Assuming it's evil, which I really hope it is.

Lukian wrote:

Have we done a lot of damage to the armor thing?

The party has done 22 damage, but 10 got healed, so it doesn't look that damaged currently.

BOOO

Ny'a puts away her wand and brings the dog forward just a step or two, closing the distance with the armor so she can flank with Aurus. She swings her sword, slicing hard with her enhanced strength.

Aurus smite sticks and he deals a big amount of damage to the undead giant, however it's Ny'a's attack that slays it!

AC was 18

Dark energies swirl around Eshimka and seem to form into some kind of fiendish creature.

OOC: You have 2 rounds to buff/heal before it is formed completely.

Clooudia casts mage armor on herself (or Mao if he does not have it yet) and bless.

The little gnome moves his wand around and begins to chant and suddenly
1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 Mirror Images of him appear.

We don't know what is coming he remarks as the images mimic his actions.

cure light wounds, Ny'a: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
cure light wounds, riding dog: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

As we've only got about 24-48 hours of game time left I'm going to say:

Aurus uses his wand of CLW twice.
Aurus: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (1, 8) + 2 = 11

Mao will drink two potions of CLW you found earlier on the two Kellid Warriors.
Mao: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8

The dark energies coalesce and it flies to you as a bat out of hell! When it gets closer you see that it appears to be an actual bat out of hell!

knowledge Relgion
Aurus: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Mao: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

knowledge Planes
Aurus: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Lukian: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Mao recognizes the creature as a skaveling, a giant ghoulish bat. He knows they can unleash a terrible screech that can stun people. He also knows their bite can paralyze people and that they carry ghoul fever.

Lukian determines this is a fiendish variant, so you need good-aligned weapons to bypass their DR and that they are resistant to cold and fire.

The skaveling dives down and attacks Ny'a.

To Hit: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 + 1 = 22 Hits for Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 3) + 7 = 17

Fortitude (paralyses): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 Succes
Fortitude (disease): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 Succes

Party is up!

As we're in the last day(s) of the scenario I will bot sooner (like if you haven't posted in the last 6-12 hours)

Also remember your blessings and aid token.

Spend the token for inspiration! Cloudia begins casting a summon monster I.

Spend the token for inspiration!

An angelic choir appears behind you and starts singing.

The lyrics of their song sound strangely familiar and you soon realize it is a medley of Aurus' drinking songs!

+2 to hit and damage for 3 rounds

[Ooc] is that just for weapon attacks? [/dice]

is that just for weapon attacks?

All attacks that require an attack roll

Cloudia wrote:

Spend the token for inspiration!

An angelic choir appears behind you and starts singing.

The lyrics of their song sound strangely familiar and you soon realize it is a medley of Aurus' drinking songs!

+2 to hit and damage for 3 rounds

We'll start the countdown of those rounds with the first attack against the creature

Botting!

Mao gets an oil of bless weapon and rubs it on his body and steps towards the creature.

Ny'a declares the creature as her smite and uses one of the blessings to heal herself back to full. Healing: 5d8 + 15 ⇒ (6, 3, 7, 6, 6) + 15 = 43

Aurus charges the creature and swings his sword at its head!

To Hit: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 13 Miss

The little gnome begins concentrating and extends his small hands and an arrow made of acid emerges from his finger tips and flies towards the undead fiend
1d20 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 5 = 24
2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 2 = 10

Hey, that was nice, max damage :)

Lukian shoots an acid dart at the skaveling, which hits!

The unholy bat looks at the Elven paladin and smites and bites!

To Hit Aurus: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 20 Hits! for Damage: 2d8 + 7 + 9 ⇒ (1, 6) + 7 + 9 = 23

Fortitude (paralyses): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

I'm assuming you'd like to use one of the rerolls I offered?

Fortitude (paralyses): 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 5 = 26 Succes!

Party is up!

The acid does another 2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

which other blessings do they have?

which other blessings do they have?

See page 10 in the map slides.

Every character had 2, but now Cloudia and Ny'a have spent 1, so they only have 1 left.

Ny'a begins circling around the bat, swiping at it with her longsword.

Smite Evil: +3 AC vs bat

Edited to add bull's strength (thanks for the reminder!)

Thank you reroll :)

Aurus grunts from the powerful blow of the skaveling and heals himself some of the damage.

LoH: 1d6 ⇒ 1

He then gives a swing of that greatsword one more time.

Power Attack, Bless, Bulls Strength, Inspo: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 24
Damage: 2d6 + 9 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 9 + 2 + 3 = 17

Both Ny'a's and Aurus' stikes hit!

At the same time as Aurus hits, Zurhriga swoops down.

"These skies are mine! Minions strke this abonimation down!"

Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

All melee attacks are considered flanking for one round (except for Aurus, but at that time you probably have surrounded the bat anyway)

Lukian, Mao and Cloudia are still up!

He repeats his actions but the words are different, as he chants and opens his hand and a ray of schorching ray comes out as he activates the burining radiance book
1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 = 18 rta,
4d6 + 2 + 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 2, 3, 2) + 2 + (5) + 8 = 24

That looks like some pretty good damage :)

He repeats his actions but the words are different, as he chants and opens his hand and a ray of schorching ray comes out as he activates the burining radiance book

1d20+5+2 rta,
4d6+2+1d6+8

Lukian fires a scorching ray fueled by divine power, which hits the creature and it catches fire and burns away into nothingness!

Combat is over!
and so is the adventure

I guess Cloudia'll summon a party animal :)

Aurus slumps to the ground as the Pathfinders begin to erupt in cheers. "The only person who gets to complain more than me about being tired is Mao," he announces to the sky. He sits up, looking at the monk. "Speaking of which... how you doin' buddy? You, uh... died for a little bit there."

Cloudia shivers at that.

"Not good. Not good."

The little gnome will run up to N'ya and Champion and do a little victory dance.

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

A screeching wail cuts across the battlefield as Eshimka falls to her knees, her undead horde routed to all sides by the combined Pathfinder and Twinhorn forces. The nightshade cries out in anger and dismay, “No! How could mortal worms like these strike me down?”

As if answering the question, Medda strides forward, battered and bleeding before her blessed armor begins to glow brighter and brighter. Cast in the shadow of a nearby standing stone, the dwarven apparition of the paladin warrior Ivvora seems to mirror Medda’s movements and guide her steps. As one they respond, “Eshimka, this battle began a millennium ago, and it ends tonight. Vildeis has judged you and found you wanting”. Producing a dagger of white fire in one hand, Medda and Ivvora both plunge their blades into the undead giant’s chest. Eshimka’s mouth opens in a silent scream as light pours from her eyes, mouth, and the wounds inflicted by the Pathfinders. The nightshade’s body crumbles into ash that the wind scatters across the snow, and the dying rift at last closes.

The towering dwarven ghost salutes the gathered heroes and announces, “You have all proved yourself worthy of Vildeis’ attention. Pathfinders, you have defeated a great evil, so let your tale of your bravery shatter your enemies’ courage while bolstering your own. Medda and Anok, you have made me proud and finished what I could not. Go with Vildeis’s blessing, and keep vigilant—evil never rests.” Ivvora smiles and looks up to the stars as she fades away and the blessed armor returns to its normal sheen.

Medda looks to the champions surrounding her. “Everyone, I cannot put into words how grateful I am to all of you. You have stood by my side through all these hardships, and at last we have triumphed! Eshimka is forever destroyed, and we the Twinhorn following have found true allies in the Pathfinder Society. Call on us in your hour of need, and we shall come to your aid. For now though, the danger has passed.” She and Anok give one last look to where the planar scar is already healing.

“Let us celebrate at last.”

Scenario (and series) concluded. Thanks for playing, everyone, and thanks for all your hard work, GMs!

Mao finishes up lathering his body in oil as the big bad goes down. "Didn't you see? I distracted it long enough for you to land the killing blow." He says trying to hide his embarrassment.

I beat the big bad! he states as he continues his victory dance with Champion

Cloudia smiles a nervous smile, but says nothing.

If it were not for the holy blessing we would be one short right now. Somehow I feel more like throwing up than celebrating.

I forgot to attempt the following faction goal.