GM ZD [Gameday VIII] Hao Jin Cataclysm (Inactive)

Game Master Z...D...

The pathfinders keep preparing.

The yellow Chuul stands up and begins across the bridge. The red one moves forward and hesitantly crosses the bridge.

Pathfinder's go

Tofu flies forward to meet the Chuul in battle, and Ikarus uses the wand of enlarge person on its companion!

Ikarus UMD: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Attack Roll; +2 Singing Trident (Riverfang) + Heroism: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Damage Roll; +2 Singing Trident (Riverfang) + Arcane Strike: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Seeing the chance, Arnold leaps forward. He is stuck in the undignified position of having to stab around Tofu, but it doesn't slow him down.

+1 Lance, Charge: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 = 25
Damage (PA, Flexibility, Aura): 3d6 + 42 ⇒ (6, 3, 1) + 42 = 52

Ah, kind of figured, I just wasn't sure how much so. Not a problem either way!

I think Tofu is floating above the ground.

Tofu moves and in stabs down at the Chuul.

Arnold charges forward and lands a powerful blow on the beast.

Bold May Act
Izlin
Arnold
Seren
LeGuin
Antonaides
Deep Tofu
GM

LeGuin prays swiftly to Kurgess for a bit of extra speed to close the distance, then closes on the closest chuul and swings.

#1 attack great axe attack w/ P.A.,enlarged, keen: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 - 2 = 18
#1 dmg w/ PA enlarged: 3d6 + 17 ⇒ (2, 6, 1) + 17 = 26
extra boon dmg?: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 7) = 10

free action to use determination to reroll that attack
#1 reroll attack great axe attack w/ P.A.,enlarged, keen: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 - 2 = 14 crikey

Swift action use point of focus to get +30 ft speed; move; attack

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

The repair teams have patched the rift at the Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment. The nightmare is over, and Korada’s faithful now lend us their aid! The Temple is secured!

GMs, the Temple Secured condition on page 11 is in effect!

Antonaides' summons takes effect. A fiery, augmented giant vulture appears and flies up to be adjacent to the lead chuul.

AC 17/11/15, HP 52/52, immune: fire, vulnerable to cold

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
2d6 + 11 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) + 11 + (6, 3) = 27 (the second 2d6 is fire damage)

Antonaides stands up as a move, then moves forward 30 feet, drawing his wand of bless as he goes.

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

The waters of the Eternal Lake flow once more, and our repair teams have patched the nearby rift. The kappas make for strange companions, but they have pledged unending loyalty to the Society. The Eternal Lake is secured!

GMs, the Eternal Lake Secured condition on page 11 is in effect!

Leguin moves in but misses with his strike.

Antonaides vulture comes to aide. The chuul lashes out with his readied claw, but misses. The vulture has the same success.

Bold May Act
Izlin
Arnold
Seren
LeGuin
Antonaides
Deep Tofu
GM

Seren will dance her way forward, darting around limbs and weapons lashing back and forth as she slips by LeGuin. She steps low on one stride and then springs forward with limbs splayed to twist her momentum about and give her the reach to cut at the leading Chuul.

A pair of voices let out their battle cries from her mouth. One an excited 'whooping' and the other a wordless challenge.

Move to new location, standard to attack. Free action to dance!

+1 Wakizashi (Spirit Bonuses, Heroism): 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 18 + 2 = 37
Damage(Spirit Bonus, Spirit Aura): 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19

Crit Confirmation:
+1 Wakizashi (Spirit Bonuses, Heroism): 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 18 + 2 = 34
Damage(Spirit Bonus, Spirit Aura): 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20

BUFFS!
Spirit Aura: All allies within 30ft gain a +2 bonus on all non-spell damage rolls.

Seren dances in and delivers a vital strike against the Chuul. It sinks down and then finally drops into the chasm below.

Bold May Act
Izlin
Arnold
Seren
LeGuin
Antonaides
Deep Tofu
GM

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

The repair teams have patched the rift at Round Mountain. Be on the lookout! Before closing the rift, the team glimpsed a mysterious sailing vessel lurking in the Astral Plane. Round Mountain is secured!

In addition, the repair teams have patched the rift at Slave Mountain. Many slaves are now free, and they have pledged their aid! Slave Mountain is also secured!

GMs, the Round Mountain Secured (page 10) and Slave Mountain Secured (page 11) conditions are both in effect.

Izlin floats up to the roof of the cavern and moves along the ceiling towards the party.

Double Move

The Chuul moves forward across the bridge and moves toward Arnold. Provoking from Tofu, Arnold and Leguin Arnold jabs him with his lance as another group of pathfinders come to his aid. Leguin brings his great axe down on the approaching Chuul.

The Chuul, now bleeding heavily, reaches a claw out to grasp Arnold. It misses.

Pathinders go. Everyone has a flanking bonus for this round regardless of position.

Pulling a dagger from his enchanted belt, the magus quickly enchanted it with arcing blue energy before hurling it at the chuul.

Dagger{Intensified Shocking Grasp/DA/PBS/Flank/High Ground}: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 = 29
Intensified Shocking Grasp Dagger: 1d4 + 5 + 6d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + (4, 2, 5, 2, 2, 4) = 25

Tofu takes the opportunity to strike! "Bite hard, Riverfang!"

Attack of Opportunity
Attack Roll; +2 Singing Trident (Riverfang) + Heroism: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 2 = 28
Damage Roll; +2 Singing Trident (Riverfang) + Arcane Strike: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Then Ikarus tries to use the wand another time, before Tofu attacks!
Ikarus UMD: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Attack Roll; +2 Singing Trident (Riverfang) + Heroism: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 = 22
Damage Roll; +2 Singing Trident (Riverfang) + Arcane Strike: 1d8 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

The Friz lashes out with both feet as part of an exit, leaving Arnold space to use his lance.

Kick: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Damage: 1d3 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Kick: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 2 = 14
Damage: 1d3 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

+1 Lance: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

+1 Lance: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 2 = 28
Confirmation: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Extra Damage: 2d6 + 24 ⇒ (1, 2) + 24 = 27

The pathfinders manage to finish off the remaining Chuul.

Out of Initiative

With the creatures defeated, the PCs can proceed to the Pagoda of the Rat. This seven-story structure is the ratfolk's stronghold and seat of power at the center of Round Mountain. Here, the PCs speak with Krella, a druid and the leader of the ratfolk. She is grateful for their aid in helping to secure Round Mountain and provides the Pathfinder repair team with detailed directions to the Astral rift nearby.

Krella speaks in a whisper, “While we wait for the repair team, I must caution you. We ratfolk have many eyes and ears in the tapestry. Your old enemies, the Aspis Consortium, have poisoned many of the tapestry’s people against you, but I sense that something far more sinister lurks just out of reach. Someone— or something—is at work in the tapestry, and has taken great effort to remain hidden. I fear that this is just the beginning of our trouble.”

Okay. We are on old until some of the other tables catch up. But, this part is finish. I would go ahead and say you guys rest for 8 hours. Do what you all need to do to prepare for part 3. We also got a special boost. I will go ahead and post everything we got in the discussion tab.

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

Our new allies on the patchwork plane have granted the repair teams access to the rift, and it is repaired. These allies can help in the coming battles. The Patchwork Allies are secured!

GMs, the Patchwork Allies Secured condition on page 11 is in effect!

LeGuin's got 5 CLWs to burn before we rest - doesn't look like anyone was hurt but in case I am missing something feel free to use them on yourself.

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

Aram Zey stands once more before the tapestry, a renewed light in his sunken eyes. “The Hao Jin Tapestry is stable at last. While you were performing your duties, I have reached a better understanding of the chaos you faced. The tapestry is still in dire condition. Lacking Hao Jin’s own magic, the tapestry has been using small pieces of departing souls to maintain itself over the centuries. This mechanism is depleting the tapestry’s water sources and spawning undead horrors. However, thanks to you, we have time to search for a more permanent fix. For now, get some rest, and—”

The former Master of Spells staggers back as a three-foot tear down the center of the fabric gouts sudden flame. Pathfinder agents flock around him, scrambling to assess the damage. A vein pops out on his forehead, and he yells sharply, “Pathfinders! What have you done?” He cuts himself short, taking a deep breath and muttering to himself, “Keep it together. Don’t take it out on the agents.” Frowning, he returns his gaze to the tapestry, his eyes darting wildly across its surface. When he speaks again, his voice is low and determined, “This new rift is no accident. Something is attacking the tapestry from the Astral Plane. Damage of this magnitude must have spawned hundreds more undead. Quickly, re-enter the demiplane and fend off the invaders!”

GMs, please begin part 3!

A gaping hole mars the sky of the tapestry. Beyond the rift, dozens of strange vessels float in the Astral Plane, crawling with invaders. Every surface of the tapestry realm stretches and tears as it tries to repair itself, creating more rifts in a slow but devastating chain reaction. The vessels deploy invaders to wreak havoc as the demiplane disintegrates.

As a horde of towering humanoids approaches, Aram Zey’s voice booms. “Pathfinders, these giants may be simpleminded, but our allies can’t outwit them without your help. Get out there and teach them a lesson.”

One of the giants moves south and launches a rock into the front line. The boulder lands right in front of Arnold.

Bold May Act
GM (Red)
Seren
Leguin
Izlin
GM (Green)
Antonaides
Arnold
Tofu

Izlin takes a brief moment to focus energies into his dagger.

Arcane Strike & Bane (Giant)

LeGuin follows Izlin's lead and gives his axe bane against giants. assuming I don't find out something else with check below, in which case I would use that info to apply relevant bane

Kn (planes or local) Anything to know about these guys?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Seren joins the others in preparing, but she does so by yelping in surprise at the rock suddenly in front of them that she just manages to prevent from becoming a scream. Then she scrunches up her face in anger and gives her own nose a look by turning herself cross-eyed. "They threw a roc' a' us! Le's kic'em in the hea' for i'!" A proper punishment, really.

She moves out from behind what little cover they have and puts a thumb to her nose while sticking her tongue out at red. Trying to bait it into closing in on her.

Standard to cast Heroism, and move action to my new location!

It would be local. You know it is a marsh giant (large humanoid, giant), but that is about it.

Green moves towards seren and tosses a boulder at her. The rock impacts on her shoulder. Take 9 damage

Bold May Act
GM (Red)
Seren
Leguin
Izlin
GM (Green)
Antonaides
Arnold
Tofu

Arnold backs up from around cover, hoping the giants will close on Seren so he can blindside them.

Martial Flexibility, Weapon Specialization (lance).

Antonaides summons an evolved lemure (taking the bite evolution) as a standard action, activates Copycat as a move and takes a 5' step back.

Lemure [ooc]AC 14, HP 17, DR5/good or silver[/dice]

Bite
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
1d6 ⇒ 4

Claws
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
1d4 ⇒ 3

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
1d4 ⇒ 2

Arnold prepares for the giants, while Antonaides summons some help.

The lemure's first bite is a success.

The giant in red charges forward and swings its massive hooked weapon. It makes contact, deeply wounding Seren's Seven. Take 28 damage from the giant.

Bold May Act
GM (Red)
Seren
Leguin
Izlin
GM (Green)
Antonaides
Arnold

Tofu-delayed

Whoops, apologies. This never showed a post for me >.>''

Tofu has Ikarus cast from the wand again, and he gains his flight once more. Tofu flies forward to be ready to fight!

Ikarus Wand: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Izlin steps just north of the wall, incants a spell, and hurls the weapon at the green-tunic'd giant.

+1 Adamantine dagger vs GREEN {Bane/PBS/DA/AP/Intensified Shocking Grasp: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

Damage: 1d4 + 8 + 2d6 + 6d6 ⇒ (4) + 8 + (6, 1) + (4, 1, 2, 4, 2, 6) = 38

LeGuin asks Kurgess for added speed swift, and races towards the closer giant (red).
“Test your strength against a servant of Kurgess!”

great axe attack w/ P.A., and giant bane: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 - 2 + 2 = 16
dmg w/ PA, giant bane: 1d12 + 17 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 17 + (1, 4) = 24

Izlin tosses a enhanced dagger towards the Jolly green giant. It impaces with more force than anticipated, as it lets out an electrical discharge.

Leguin moves in on red. The giant makes him pay for it though, as the gaff makes contact with his abdomen. Leguin shrugs it off and swings his axe. The giant blocks the blow with the shaft of his weapon. Leguin took 27 damage in the exchange.

The green giant strikes the lemure with some force. The Lemure takes 34 damage prior to DR

Bold May Act
GM (Red)
Tofu
Leguin
Izlin
GM (Green)
Seren
Antonaides
Arnold

Arnold flings himself forward and past the red giant.

Ride-By Attack.

+1 Lance: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 2 = 22
Damage: 3d6 + 36 ⇒ (5, 3, 2) + 36 = 46

Kick: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19
Damage: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Arnold charges and makes contact with the giant with the lance. The kick misses though.

Bold May Act
GM (Red)
Tofu
Leguin
Izlin
GM (Green)
Seren
Antonaides
Arnold

The lemure disappears in a puff of sulfurous smoke.

Antonaides casts Cure Light Wounds and moves up to touch LeGuin.

1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Seren takes the brunt of the giant's attack as best as she can. With an unnecessarily loud scream of pain, and a head snapping around in a concerning direction. After a pause to make several pained sounds she lunges into the giant's comfort zone with the first step of a dance.

She flutters about madly as she gives up control to her spirit to let it deal with the threat... and the rather intense pain spreading across her face from her nose. Taking advantage of jerk's obliging her taunt to get in close, her spirit tries to take its legs off at the kneecaps.

5 ft adjust and then full attacking red! Free action to Spirit Dance.

Buff Auras!:
Spirit Aura: All allies within 30ft gain a +2 bonus on all non-spell damage rolls.

Seren makes quick work of the marsh giant. It drops in a bloody mess.

Bold May Act
Tofu
Leguin
Izlin
GM (Green)
Seren
Antonaides
Arnold

Ikarus tries to cast the wand spell once again, targeting Tofu.
Ikarus UMD: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

The now enlarged flying elf thrusts his trident into the other ogre.

Attack Roll; +2 Singing Trident (Riverfang) + Heroism + Enlarge Person: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26
Damage Roll; +2 Singing Trident (Riverfang) + Arcane Strike + Enlarge Person + Seren Spirit Aura: 2d6 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 13 + 2 = 24

LeGuin looks at the fallen foe, sighs, and then runs over to the remaining giant to take a swing, oblivious to the attack that will no doubt fall on him as he moves in.

great axe attack w/ P.A., and giant bane: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 13 - 2 + 2 = 15

using a point of determination to reroll that
great axe attack w/ P.A., and giant bane: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 13 - 2 + 2 = 15 of course

dmg w/ PA, giant bane: 1d12 + 17 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 17 + (1, 2) = 22

Believing the creature to be on it's last legs and outmatched, the magus feels no need to further enchant his blade.

+1 Adamantine dagger vs GREEN {Bane/PBS/DA/AP}: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

Damage: 1d4 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 8 + (5, 4) = 18

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

Aram Zey speaks out through the tapestry. “The assault from the Astral Plane has been turned aside! But the tapestry remains in danger. Fight on!”

GMs, the Astral Invaders Retreat condition on page 29 is in effect.

Tofu comes in and thrust his trident through the heart of the giant. It drops.

Out of combat. Heal up, moving you all onto the undead encounter. Will be sure to add your initiative bonus this time

Aram Zey speaks through the tapestry. “The undead are strongest in the tapestry’s ancient ruins. Cut this problem off at its source.”

Bold May Act
Leguin
Seren
GM
Izlin
Antonaides
Tofu
Arnold

Tofu patches up LeGuinn before combat in the next zone.
Healing Hex: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (5, 8) + 8 = 21

LeGuin thanks Tofu for the healing and finishes up the remaining wounds himself.
clw: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Upon reaching the undead, LeGuin will call down a bane against undead on his weapon, and move forward, also calling on Kurgess to protect him. standard for bane to weapon and swift for mind barrier to absorb 16 pts of dmg in the next round; 2 focus total spent

Now that he’s closer he’ll try to figure out what they are facing.
Religion check on blue: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Religion check on red: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

"Oh, this is much better. I know how to figh' undea' really well! If you're getting u' close stay near me!" Seren follows after LeGuin, her swords at the ready. She moves with careful steps to come up behind him and begins to dance in place, the mad movements being slightly concerning for how close she is to her teammate. Lucky for him no flailing limbs and swinging swords get more than too close for comfort and he manages to retain his ears and hair.

She goes pale as her spirit take command of her body and she readies for the fight, no longer fully controlling her own decisions.

Move to new location. Spirit dancing Champion.

Buff Auras!
Spirit Aura: All allies within 30ft gain a +2 bonus on all non-spell damage rolls.
Guardian Aura: All allies within 10ft gain a +3 Sacred Bonus to AC/Saves vs undead and constructs

The one you instantly remember seeing earlier. The Mohrg. The other you recognize as a Bodak. You do not know much about them other than name.

The bodak opens its soulless eyes, those who see it, feel life draining your life energy. It focuses its gaze on Leguin. Leguin is hit with 3 negative levels. Unless you have a re-roll or something useful against death effects

The morgh races down the steps and lashes out with its tongue. It wraps around his neck and squeezes. the toxins sink in, locking up leguins body. Leguin is paralyzed for 3 minutes

If you start your turn with in 30 feet of the bodak (Blue) make a fort save vs its gaze.

Pathfinders go

Izlin pumps his blade full of energy.

Arcane Strike & Bane undead

Arnold enters Seren's area of influence in his headlong charge.

+1 Lance: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 2 = 19
Damage, PA, Spirit: 3d6 + 36 ⇒ (3, 6, 6) + 36 = 51

Antonaides standard action summons an augmented, evolved (improved natural attack) hellhound next to LeGuin, closes his eyes and advances 15'.

Hellhound HP 28, F+8 R+5 W+1, AC 16/11/15, 4HD

Fort Save
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Bite
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
1d10 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (1) = 5 ...the extra 1d6 is fire

Confirming...
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13