Gameday VIII - PFS Standard - Forged in Flame 1 & 2 (Inactive)

Game Master GM Aarvid

Taman follows Natty upstairs.
Then he recklessly opens the first double door on the left.

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Natty does a search of the store room but other than the large red furniture, there is nothing of value or especially incriminating.

Up the stairs, Natty and Taman arrive on the upper hallway balcony and check the first door.

Exotic trophies, ancient relics and glimmering weapons rest atop illuminated pedestals that encircle the room. Some of the pedestals are empty.

Out in the hallway, from beyond the closed large doors further to the north, a booming male voice calls out.

Who dares invade the ancient and prestigious estate of Lord Xojject, the ruling patriarch of the power Cinderfury family? ANSWER!!!

After a very short pause, he interrupts....

NEVERMIND! I already know the enough of who you are and why you are here, but I pride myself as a negotiator and I am willing to make a deal with you and your employer for information.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

"I will not negotiate with someone who will not show their face. Come out and we can talk."

Sense motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

"What do you exactly know about us and who are you?"

"Show yourself!"

The doors open and voice booms out So you are willing to negotiate with civility? With a snap of my fingers, I can have my security forces surround the building and haul you off to the city guard, otherwise.

You see the flicker of flame from within the room.

Despite your illegal entry into my home and attacking my servants, I am willing to conduct business, if that is your intent.
Although so far your actions have been those more typical of common thugs and thieves.
Civilized businessmen would have scheduled an appointment. The last comment made as a snide remark, hinting he knows some of your intent.

I'm trying to keep quiet during this, being less than ideal to interact diplomatically with others. Although I know the value of diplomacy, I'm just not good at it.

"We've been invited. Let's go negotiate," says Idruzi as he moves forward.

As Idruzi advances, he can see a bit more of the Efreet Lord and also notices there appears to be flickering and movement behind the door.

That is close enough for now. If we will be negotiating, we can do so downstairs in one of my meeting rooms.

The towering red jann holds up one hand while keeping another near his belt.

As far as I am concerned, your talk of rights and showing ones face are nothing in the grand scheme of things here. Negotiations and deals operate under different rules than on your simpleminded plane. But you can start, what do you have to offer me for wasting my time with you mortals?

"What do you want?"

The Efreet laughs loudly with a snort.

I only ‘want’ the wealth and power to be the overlord of the entirety of the City of Brass. But by the looks of you, you cannot offer what I want. So let us start with what you can offer me. Otherwise, this negotiation is over and you can depart before my patience expires.

Natty quietly moves around the room in the centre of the hallway and waits around the back, waiting on the diplomacy efforts.

Umberto is somewhat unclear, For starters, are you Lord Xojject?

"I heard how cultured the Cinderfury's are. So we could help with updating your library by taking outdated tomes to local fleamarket. Other tasks are possible as well."

diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Idruzi waits to see how the creature responds to the questions and suggestions put to him.

At Umberto's question, the towering genie bristles and flares.

WHAT? You practically break into my estate and you do not know who I AM? He settles a bit, but still his pride fuming.

Of course I am Lord Xojject. But none of you and your cultured civility have introduced yourself to me.

He steps into the hallway and the other door opens with a harsh shove from within. Natty is able to see a smoldering, hulking creature in the bedroom beyond.

Now that you have an offer on the table, albeit a weak one, we can descend to one of my conference rooms to continue this negotiation.
What would you seek in return to this book transport?

I will also need perception and/or new sense motive checks from each of you with your next post.

Umberto keeps tight in formation with the others, Are you to be trusted, should we sit for a negotiation?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

I swear I am useless.

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
sense motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

"But what do you promise to us? Why should US work for you?" Use Detect evil on the Efreeti

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Sense motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Xojject stares coldly at Zaigan as he and the creature step out into the hall further.

I make NO promises! I did not ask for your menial services, nor am I implying I am accepting your pitiful book offer.
But we can discuss further in my conference room. Zaigan can tell the Efreet is definitely growing more agitated.

"I can hear boot steps! Someone is coming from up the walkway to the front door of the estate."

Perception 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
Sense Motive 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

"oiks, that's too hot for me!" the rogue mutters to himself. Hope those others can make headway with this negotiation. He stays peeking round the corner, watching.

Lord Xojject smiles sardonically at Taman's comment.

Yes, they have arrived and it is time for you to leave immediately. Or you will pay with your lives!

He draws his large blade from his belt.

Xojject calls down the stairs to the front door.

My Loyal Guards! Come now against the intruders! They are up here!

The efreet lord flies over the balcony and hovers in the center of the great hall. He points his fingers at Zaigan and a blast of firey rays shoot forth.

quick scorching ray: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 for fire: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 5, 1) = 16 hits
quick scorching ray: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29 for fire: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 2, 6) = 16 hits
quick scorching ray: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13 for fire: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 3, 1) = 12

mwk falchion: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18 for dmg,fire: 2d6 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 1) + 9 + (1) = 17 miss

But none of his attacks cause any injury to the small Paladin.

From below you hear a lone dwarven Azer yell up the stairs.

I am coming m'lord!

Lord Xojject's smile is erased.

One? Where are the others? Fools!

=== Round 1 ===
+22 Xojject(), Boots()
+12 Zaigan(), Natty()
+8 Hulky (),
+7 Taman(), Umberto(), Idruzi(), Dresden/Wolf()

Zaigan runs closer to approaching azer, draws scimitar and shouts to efreeti. "They were gloriously freed from slavery and have fled this estate."

He casts a spell on the scimitar

Natty not liking the look of the big thing, runs and shouts "Taman, come we can get this ugly thing, flank with me." as he runs round the corner and positions himself behind the creature.

Zaigan dashes down the stairs and enchants his scimitar to make it more awesomer.

Natty positions himself for a strike on the hot hulking creature.

If apparently doesn't like Natty sneaking around and hulk smash!!!

On Natty (ignoring burn)
slams,PA: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 2 = 23 for slam,PA: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 4 = 10
slams,PA: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 - 2 = 26 for slam,PA: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 4 = 10

Both molten hulk-fists slam down hard on Natty's shoulders.

=== Round 1 ===
+22 Xojject(), Boots()
+12 Zaigan(), Natty(-20)
+8 Hulky (),
+7 Taman(), Umberto(), Idruzi(), Dresden/Wolf()

Umberto applies an oil of Magic Weapon to his bow.

rage

Taman moves closer to Hulky and tries to hit him.

+1 large bastard sword - powerattack - flank: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 13 - 2 + 2 = 24

damage: 2d8 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (6, 7) + 11 + 6 = 30

Idruzi steps up to the large creature and stabs at it with his rapier.

Using Ferocious Strike and Channeling Force (1st attack).
Attack (Flanking): 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 2 = 16
Damage (Ferocious Strike, Channeling Force): 1d6 + 7 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 3 + 4 = 19

Taman moves within the reach of the hulking creature, drawing its ire.

AOO slam PA: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 = 18 for slam,fire: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 = 13 miss

He then returns the favor with a powerful slash of his own, lopping off a big gouge of magma from the brute, which hisses at him.

He notices it does not appear to be distracted by Natty at all and some of his blade meets resistance. (hit/DR)

Idruzi tries the same with his rapier, but again his aim and the lack of the creature's concern with Natty causes the rapier to bounce of thick rock-like plates, not connecting. (Miss)

Umberto pulls out an oil and lubes his bow to enchant it.

The creature does not appear to be subject to flanking

=== Round 1 ===
+22 Xojject(), Boots()
+12 Zaigan(), Natty(-20)
+8 Hulky (-25),
+7 Taman(), Umberto(), Idruzi(), Dresden/Wolf()

I Will move us forward tomorrow morning if we don’t hear from Dresden.

Dresen and the wolf move down the stairs and ready to attack the azer warrior should he attack...

Xojject scowls as his scorching rays have no effect on the paladin.

DESTROY THE INTRUDERS! he bellows as he slashes at Idruzi with his large falchion.

mwk falchion: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19 for dmg,: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 5) + 9 = 15
mwk falchion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 for dmg,: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 5) + 9 = 20 hit
confirm: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 for dmg,: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 6) + 9 = 19 nope

The first swing goes well over Idruzi's head. The second nearly takes the cleric in the neck but his luck prevails.

On the stairs, the Azer Warrior will attempt to smash the readied wolf with his warhammer.

DOWN MUTT!

mwk warhammer, PA: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 - 2 = 20 for bash: 1d8 + 4 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 8 = 18 hit

Dresden and Wolf can take readied attacks...bold go!

=== Round 2 ===
+22+ Dresden(readied), Wolf(-18, readied)
+22 Xojject(), Azer()
+12 Zaigan(), Natty(-20)
+8 Hulky (-25),
+7 Taman(), Umberto(), Idruzi(-20)

Seeing that Dresden and Wolf went to fight azer, I decided to prioritize efreeti.

First I'll heal Idruzi, then use Smite evil on efreeti (swift), my AC vs. smite target is 25 Lay on hands: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1) = 8
"Idruzi, I shall fight the efreeti to give you time to defeat that other monster. Can you cast spell "fly" on me?

Sorry traveling again.
We hold the stairs at the ready. At least we think we are holding them. The last guy we saw flying didn't really need stairs. I have to assume there was more to that hit because the AC target for the wolf is a bit higher AC25.

melee (bite): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 Damage (B/P/S): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
If hits, tandem Trip attempt, roll twice take the better of the two
Trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

-18HP

@Dresden, the hit will miss, both for the roll and because the trip lands as well.

As the Azer Mercenary starts his swing, Dresden and wolf react! The sword goes wide of its mark.

However, Murphy strikes at the foes legs and with a second effort is able to haul the fire-dwarf down onto the stairs.

Curse you and your foul dog!

The fire dwarf's hammer slams the floor instead of the snarling wolf.

Upstairs, Zaigan calls divine power against the flying efreet (smite) and moves behind Idruzi to provide some healing.

HP and conditions updated. Natty?

=== Round 2 ===
+12 Natty(-20)
+8 Hulky (-25)
+7 Taman(), Umberto(), Idruzi(-12)
=== Round 3 ===
+12 Zaigan(smite), Natty(-20)
+22+ Dresden(), Wolf()
+22 Xojject(), Azer(prone, -6)

Natty smarting from being hit and seeing that the creature is not being able to be flanked, moves to the side and starts to attack.

If unable to take a 5 foot step, uses acrobatics 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

Light Mace +1 attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"GGggggrrrrrr" Growling at the enemy.

+18HP

Natty steps to the side and smacks at the elemental before him. Unfortunately, his light mace does not even make a mark on the hard skin of the hulk.

The creature snarls at Natty but then turns back to Taman as the most damaging foe.

Elemental on Taman

slams: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 for slam,fire: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 miss
slams: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 for slam,fire: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The first fist swings over the barbarian's head and the other slams into the wall, breaking part of the doorjam.

=== Round 2 ===
+7 Taman(), Umberto(), Idruzi(-12)
=== Round 3 ===
+12 Zaigan(smite), Natty(-20)
+22+ Dresden(), Wolf()
+22 Xojject(), Azer(prone, -6)
+12 Natty(-20)
+8 Hulky (-25)

Taman continues with his attack.

+1 large bastard sword - powerattack : 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 13 - 2 = 31
damage: 2d8 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (4, 5) + 11 + 6 = 26

+1 large bastard sword - powerattack : 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 2 = 21
damage: 2d8 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (7, 1) + 11 + 6 = 25

crit confirm: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 - 2 + 2 = 14
damage: 2d8 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (7, 1) + 11 + 6 = 25

It looks like Idruzi can 5' step behind Taman and Zaigan to cast his spell without provoking. If not, he'll use his Grace spell to move around to a better position and cast from there.

"You got this, Zaigan. Go get him," Idruzi says before he casts Fly on the paladin.

As I went back to verify my spells for the day, I realized that I'd been working off Idruzi's normal spell spoiler rather than the list I declared at the beginning of the scenario. He actually still has an Air Walk if we need it. Everything I actually cast really was on the prep list declared, fortunately.

-25 - 21 - 20 = -66
Taman's first strike takes a large chunk of the elemental's chest. The second hacks the hulk down into a heap of molten lava.

Hsssssssss! the creature fizzles and smolders as it drops to the floor.

Idruzi has no problem casting his spell after stepping out of reach of the efreet (no grace needed)

Zaigan suddenly feels light as a feather.

Had Natty listed twice, fixed the order...

=== Round 2 ===
+7 Taman(), Umberto(), Idruzi(-12)
=== Round 3 ===
+22+ Dresden(), Wolf()
+22 Xojject(), Azer(prone, -6)
+12 Zaigan(smite, fly), Natty(-20)
+8 Hulky (heap)
+7 Taman(), Umberto(), Idruzi(-12)

Taking a swing and the prone dwarf and 5' stepping over to get a better flank when Murphy moves.

melee (longsword): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 damage (S): 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Moved the three of us at the bottom of the map to make it a little clearer with the flank. Moved the dwarf 5' up the stairs so we can fit instead of moving us all to the other map.

Murphy moves around the prone dwarf to flank (possibly provoking an AoO) then attempts to bite.

melee (bite): 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 4 = 22 Damage (B/P/S): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

"Can someone makes me fly?!"

"Careful someone doesn't push you off the second floor and make you "fly" all the way down. Your skills would be a valuable addition to help us fight this dwarf thing that is on the stairs over here. He/she/it, can't really tell, is more down to Earth Golarian."

Dresden and Murphy take out their aggression on the poor fallen azer as he can barely defend himself.

Hey! he cries out in pain.

Both hit due to prone and flank.

Umberto stands and looks for an opportunity to act (delays).

Lord Xojject bellows NO! Not my servant! You vandals will PAY!

He unleashes a trio of quick fire rays at Natty before swinging his large falchion at the plucky flying halfling.

On Natty with a flick of his wrist...
quick scorching ray: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 for fire: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 4, 4) = 17
quick scorching ray: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 for fire: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 1, 1) = 11
quick scorching ray: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 for fire: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 1, 3) = 11

All three rays hit but sizzle harmlessly on Natty's protected shirt.

Bah! Now I will deal with you, punk!

On Zaigan with a passion, slashing hard on the paladin with his first swing.
mwk falchion: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30 for dmg,: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 6) + 9 = 16 hits
mwk falchion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13 for dmg,: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 4) + 9 = 16

The Azer will continue to attack from prone, not ready to try to stand.

On Murphy
mwk warhammer, prone: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 4 = 9 for bash: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 miss

=== Round 3 ===
+12 Zaigan(-16 smite, fly), Natty(-20)
+7 Taman(), Umberto(delayed), Idruzi(-12)
=== Round 4 ===
+22+ Dresden(), Wolf()
+22 Xojject(), Azer(prone, -25)

"Dresden I think that you are more than capable to fight that thing alone. I am more needed here!"

Taman takes out his potion of fly and he drinks it.

Zaigan carefully flies closer and swing at the efreeti landing a powerful blow. hp 44/60

+1 scimitar: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 confirm: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20 crit. damage: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

+1 scimitar: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
damage: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

"Good work Taman!" Idruzi exclaims as he continues to cast support magic on his allies.

Shield of Faith on Taman to give him a +3 deflection bonus to AC (improving his AC by 2 since it looks like he already has a protection ring)