OMB's Hao Jin Cataclysm Tier 10-11 PBP (Inactive)

Game Master James Martin

Ilvan tries to flank the giant chicken.

MMm.... chicken.

Reflex, Evasion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

He can't get close enough to flank, so he takes one bite.

Bite, Power Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 4 = 12

does this count as the same creature as far as instant enemy goes? I have never had this happen but spell is still active I believe

Hmm, I'll allow it.

Rufeo finishes the spell just as the phoenix appears. A lightning bolt crashes down on top of it.

SR check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
damage: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 1) = 8 electricity damage. DC 18 for half.

Rufeo then cast and throws a magical snowball.

SR: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
damage: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 5, 6) = 24

The huge air elemental flies from one side of the map to the other. Striking the phoenix as it flies by.

fly by attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 202d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 = 12

Unfortunately Rufeo's spells don't seem to have an effect, and the Air Elemental misses as it passes!

Swaayah hits, but does not damage, while her pet does the same.

Naalij, Serpent Shogun and Roland are up!

Ki'lala attacks the phoenix viciously with tooth and claws.

bite: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 302d6 + 22 ⇒ (5, 6) + 22 = 33
grab: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (6) + 24 = 30

claw #1: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 311d8 + 22 ⇒ (1) + 22 = 23
grab: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32

claw #2: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 231d8 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28
grab: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 40

Serpent Shogun Reflex Save: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
Zartan Reflex Save (good hope, haste): 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 22

Serpent Shogun, jumpy as always, manages to miss the worst of the fire, though it seems to matter little with all of the fire protection the group current has. Zartan, even with his increased speed and morale, does not fare so well, leaving the giant chameleon glad for the fire protection.

Serpent shogun begins his inspiring berating once again. Move action to begin Inspire Courage +2

He then rides forward on Zartan and strikes at the grounded phoenix, charging his swing with arcane energy.

Attack with Blade of the Open Road (haste, good hope, inspire, power attack): 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 20
Damage (good hope, inspire, arcane strike, power attack): 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 6 = 27

Zartan attempts to take a bite out of the phoenix himself.

Bite (haste, good hope, inspire): 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 22
Damage (good hope, inspire): 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 10

BARDIC REMINDER
Everyone is at:
+5 on attack rolls
+4 on weapon damage rolls
from Serpent Shogun

Roland will unleash a flight of arrows the leader.
Quickdraw, Rapid shot, improved precise=no cover, buffs fav holy-
Roland-1 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 18 - 2 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 18 - 2 + 6 + 1 = 33
for dmg,PB: 3d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 6) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 36
manyshot: 2d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 32

Roland-H +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 18 - 2 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 18 - 2 + 6 + 1 = 38
for dmg,PB: 3d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5, 3) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 38

Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 18 - 2 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 18 - 2 + 6 + 1 = 29
for dmg,PB: 3d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2, 5) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 34
Roland-3 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 13 - 2 + 6 + 1 = 21
for dmg,PB: 3d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6, 6) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 41
Roland-4 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 2 + 6 + 1 = 22
for dmg,PB: 3d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6, 5) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 37

updates coming...

Reflex DC 24 for Phoenix fiery aura, good hope, haste: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 + 1 = 16

Remove 17 from the 104 left of protection from energy, so 87 left.

Naalij takes a step back 5 foot step, then concentrate to throw another acid fireball.

Aiming either on top of the big creature or on the left, so no one else would be hit.
1 charge left in lesser elemental rod.
SR: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Acid DC 22 Reflex for half: 10d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 5, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 5, 2) + 10 = 49 Nice roll but the SR check is too low.

We had a d20 reroll from prep, so I’m going to use it on the SR check, and reroll damage because I’m not supposed to know how it went.
SR: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Acid DC 22 Reflex for half: 10d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 4, 6, 1, 3, 3, 2, 1, 2, 6) + 10 = 39

I didn't see a Will Save for Ki, so Ki Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 vs Banishment. Reroll Will Boon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Ki has vanished from the Tapestry upon being struck by the Phoenix.

Same with Roland. Roland Will vs Banishment: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 Roland Re-roll Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Roland vanishes from the Tapestry as well upon being struck by the Phoenix.

Roland and KI will reappear in Round 2.

Serpent Shogun inspires, while Naalij's magic is repulsed by the creature's natural spell resistance!

ROUND 2:
Undy and Phoenix
Everyone Else!

Undy is up!

Fly DC 15 to hover: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Undy casts another spell, fireball, taking his time to infuse it with the power of steam, and using his magical mask to make it cold instead of hot. He adds a pinch of myrrh, in hopes of overcoming the phoenix's spell resistance.
Full round action to use the Steam Caster feat, giving the fireball the water descriptor, and 1 use of Mask of Conflicting Energies to make the damage cold instead of fire.

Caster Level check vs SR, +2 from Crashing Waves hex, +1 from myrrh: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 23
Cold dmg: 10d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 3, 1, 1, 2, 6, 5, 2, 2) = 30 DC 22 Reflex for half; if it takes any damage it must also make a DC 21 Fort or be knocked prone (Crashing Waves hex).

Undy is still (Greater) Invisible.

Meanwhile, Riddy also turns, once again, (Greater) Invisible.

Oh - sorry GM, I totally missed the will save. Roland's actions for round 2 (or round 3) would be the same. Shall I repost or just keep the ones above? I am fine either way.

What in zhe world!?!?!?!

Roland, might as well just bump those actions to this next round. Makes life easier.

Undy's spell too fizzles against the Phoenix's resistances.

The great Firebird again attacks, selecting Serpent Shogun as its victim!
Bite vs SS: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24 for 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 1) + 7 = 15 plus 1d6 ⇒ 3 fire! Does it hit? 1-50 miss: 1d100 ⇒ 43
Talon vs SS: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28 for 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 3) + 7 = 15 plus 1d6 ⇒ 5 fire! Does it hit? 1-50 miss: 1d100 ⇒ 49
Talon vs SS: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29 for 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 1) + 7 = 10 plus 1d6 ⇒ 6 fire! Does it hit? 1-50 miss: 1d100 ⇒ 86 Make a DC 24 Will Save or be banished!

Roland and Ki reappear, looking angered. Roland shoots a lot. His first three shots land and deal damage, but not as much as he'd like!

Heroes, save Roland and Undy are up!

Naalij tries to damage the phoenix once more, casting burning arc and using the last remain of magic in his rod.

SR: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 Not beating in.
Using my folio reroll, add 2 for gm stars
SR: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 = 32 That might do it.
Acid, Reflex save DC 21 for half: 10d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 5, 4, 2, 2, 1, 6, 5, 5, 3) + 10 = 46

Naalij then moves further away from the creature. 5 feet move after full round casting

Reflex: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24 Naalij's acid ball explodes and dissolves part of the shrieking Phoenix's flesh!

Everyone save Naalij, Undy and Roland are up!

GM, since Undy goes before the Phoenix any reason for him not to act now?

Undy shouts to his comrades, "It can't see you - for now at least - move a bit after you hit it so it doesn't know where you are!"

Well no point in calling down more lightning seeing as it did nothing to the bird.

You bastard bird." Rufeo shout as he conjurer 3 large stone discus and launches them at the bird.

No SR, no save
discus #1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 214d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4, 2) = 12
discus #2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 294d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 2) = 13
discus #3: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 304d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 6) = 19

Nope, go ahead and act, Undy.

Two discuses hit, but only one does any damage and that seems light!

Undy and Riddy cast in concert once again.

Burning Arc, cast as a full round action to add the water descriptor, and turned into Cold dmg using Mask of Conflicting Energies. Riddy adds Dancing Lantern for Elemental Commixture effects. And myrrh is added to boost the SR check.

Caster level check vs SR, +2 from Crashing Waves, +1 from Elemental Commixture, +1 from myrrh: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 23
Using GM reroll
Caster level check vs SR, +2 from Crashing Waves, +1 from Elemental Commixture, +1 from myrrh, +3 from stars: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 19
Bah. Well, never mind the rest. The spell fizzles.

Will Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

"HAHAHAHA, you FOOL. Your pettry tricks cannot defeat SERPENT SHOGUN."

Serpent Shogun unleashes a flurry of sword strikes at the downed phoenix, further emboldened by his resistance towards the teleportation effect.

Primary Attack with Blade of the Open Road (good hope, inspire, haste, power attack): 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 31
Primary Damage (good hope, inspire, power attack, arcane strike): 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 3 = 27

Haste Attack with Blade of the Open Road (good hope, inspire, haste, power attack): 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 19
Haste Damage (good hope, inspire, power attack, arcane strike): 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 3 = 25

Iterative Attack with Blade of the Open Road (good hope, inspire, haste, power attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 28
Iterative Damage (good hope, inspire, power attack, arcane strike): 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 3 = 26

Already in position, Zartan is able to unleash a couple attacks of his own.

Zartan Bite (good hope, inspire, haste): 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 30
Bite Damage (good hope, inspire): 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 13
Zartan Haste Bite (good hope, inspire, haste): 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 24
Haste Bite Damage (good hope, inspire): 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 16

BARDIC REMINDER
Everyone is at:
+5 on attack rolls
+4 on weapon damage rolls
from Serpent Shogun
He will use Saving Finale if someone (including himself) rolls a nat 1 vs the will save to get ejected
If someone fails vs the will save to ejected but it is NOT a nat 1, he will us gallant inspiration to add 2d4 to their will save

Serpent Shogun's blade bites deep, doing damage, while Zartan can only gnaw without effect!

Swayaah?

"Tough hide." Swayaah draws her earthbreaker. "I'm tougher."

Cold Iron Earthbreaker +2, Power Attack, Haste, Serpent Shogun: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 16 - 3 + 5 + 1 = 34
Vital Strike Damage: 4d6 + 7 + 2 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 3) + 7 + 2 + 9 + 4 = 30

Ilvan, meanwhile, takes a 5 foot step and bites and claws at the bird.
Bite, Power Attack, Serpent Shogun: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 12 - 2 + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 4 + 4 = 16

Claw 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 2 + 5 = 27
Damage: 1d4 + 3 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 4 + 4 = 15

Single Claw, Power Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 2 + 5 = 16
Damage: 1d4 + 3 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 4 + 4 = 14

Hasted Bite, Power Attack, Serpent Shogun: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 2 + 5 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 4 + 4 = 17

Swaayah's hammer strikes true, while Ilvan's claws barely scratch the devil-bird!

ROUND 3!

Undy tries to bewitch the Phoenix, but no avail!

The Phoenix's eyes clear and it screams its defiance.

It bites and claws! Bite vs SS: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 for 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 8) + 7 = 19 and 1d6 ⇒ 4 fire damage!
Talon vs Swaayah: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (15) + 22 = 37 for 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 = 14 and 1d6 ⇒ 3 fire damage! If it hits, DC 23 Will Save or be banished.
Talon vs Swaayah: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38 for 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 5) + 7 = 17 and 1d6 ⇒ 1 fire damage! If it hits, DC 23 Will Save or be banished.

Heroes are up! Undy can take his Round 4 actions!

"Ow."

Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

"Ugh. NOT AGAIN! Poor Ilvan!" She pouts. "I gotta get back there." She calms down and ends her rage.

Ilvan's best buddy is gone. Again. Stupid chicken.
Bite, Power Attack, Serpent Shogun: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 2 + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 4 + 4 = 15

Claw 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 2 + 5 = 17
Damage: 1d4 + 3 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 4 + 4 = 14

Single Claw, Power Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 12 - 2 + 5 = 25
Damage: 1d4 + 3 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 4 + 4 = 13

Hasted Bite, Power Attack, Serpent Shogun: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 12 - 2 + 5 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 4 + 4 = 17

Ilvan hits a couple times, but only once seems to draw blood!

As I said in my previous post, Serpent Shogun uses Gallant Inspiration on Swayaah

Gallant Inspiration: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

She makes her save and is not ejected

As she succeeds on the first save, she is now immune and is thus not ejected! Serpent Shogun with the save!

Roland steps back and fires another salvo at the firey bird

Stop attacking us!

Roland will unleash a flight of arrows the red bird.
Quickdraw, Cold-Iron, Holy, Rapid shot, improved precise=no cover, many buffs, deadly aim
Roland-1 +3 Ad darkwood, Bard, Haste, Hope Holy, Fav, Rapid, Deadly: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 - 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 18 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 - 2 - 3 + 1 = 44
for dmg,Grav, Holy, Hope,Fav,Deadly: 2d6 + 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + (6) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 34
manyshot: 2d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 31
Roland-R +3 Ad darkwood, Bard, Haste, Hope Holy, Fav, Rapid: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 - 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 18 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 - 2 - 3 + 1 = 34
for dmg,Grav, Holy, Hope,Fav,Deadly: 2d6 + 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + (3) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 36
Roland-H +3 Ad darkwood, Bard, Haste, Hope Holy, Fav, Rapid: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 - 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 18 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 - 2 - 3 + 1 = 33
for dmg,Grav, Holy, Hope,Fav,Deadly: 2d6 + 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 6) + (4) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 41
Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, Bard, Haste, Hope Holy, Fav, Rapid: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 - 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 - 2 - 3 + 1 = 32
for dmg,Grav, Holy, Hope,Fav,Deadly: 2d6 + 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + (6) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 36
Roland-3 +3 Ad darkwood, Bard, Haste, Hope Holy, Fav, Rapid: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 - 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 - 2 - 3 + 1 = 26
for dmg,Grav, Holy, Hope,Fav,Deadly: 2d6 + 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + (1) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 30

With a peppering of arrows, Roland plucks the heart from the Phoenix! It bursts into flame.

As before, a single feather falls gently down!

What would you like to do?

Ilvan runs over and hoots as Swayaah remains. "Did we win?"

She looks at the feather. "I think we should try to repair it." She gets a sheepish look. "Anyone know how to fix these things?"

Undy is nowhere to be seen, but his voice rings out. "Here, you all refresh yourself with these delicacies while I see if I can use this feather to repair the tapestry." Riddy soon appears, bearing a platter of fresh sushi, while Undy can be heard humming a little song about phoenix rolls while the feather waves this way and that.

Tapping himself with his wand of Heightened Awareness first
Knowledge (Arcana) to repair the tapestry: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (8) + 25 = 33

"Hmm, well, I hope that's done it. Any of those rolls left? Hungry work, hunting phoenixes, or being hunted by them, I should say!"

Riddy also tries to see if he can assist with the repair work, when he's not busy serving appetizers.
Knowledge (Arcana) Aid Another DC 10: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32

Knowledge (arcana) Assist (good hope + heightened awareness): 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 13

"Well that was all very exciting. I'm glad you all were wise and listened to my sound advice!"

Good advice. Now if we can just keep zhe bird from coming back again, zhat would be good. My arrows will not be as potent next time.

Will tap himself with clw wand if time allows 2 rounds.

clw: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (4, 7) + 2 = 13 -2 chg

“Agreed, and I’m out of Acid magic myself”

Aid another on Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 = 28

**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**

The colossal ruby phoenix grows more resplendent and terrifying with each restored feather that soars into the sky to meet it. The magnificent bird lets out a final screech as its shroud of flames intensifies, utterly consuming it. The phoenix is gone. As ruby ashes drift towards the tapestry, the invaders, seeing the tapestry’s last defense has failed, pour through, their entire force pushing through the largest rift in a massive final attack. The entire world shudders as the rift widens.

Aram Zey steps forward to rest under the falling ashes. “Pathfinders, you fought bravely and well, and your sacrifices were not in vain.” Aram Zey pauses, and his expression turns pensive. “But, the tapestry’s tale has not yet ended. There is clearly a force at work here that is greater than we realized,” he gestures out toward the invaders, “Furthermore, we have not permanently repaired the demiplane—we have only patched the worst of the damage and prevented irreversible catastrophe. I fear that…” Aram Zey’s voice trails off for a moment, “Yes, just as I thought.”

The ruby ashes begin to glow, faint as smoldering coals at first, and then intensifying, coalescing, and swirling in beautiful patterns as they lift Aram Zey into the air. “It seems the key to defending the tapestry is allowing its guardian to be reborn. I will do whatever I can to provide the arcane energy necessary to keep the tapestry stable. In the meantime, I hope the Society will search for a more permanent solution. I refuse to believe that the knowledge of the legendary Ruby Phoenix herself has been lost to us forever.” The ashes and Zey converge on a single point, a great ruby ember in the sky. There is a spark, and then the ember explodes. A wave of fire engulfs the tapestry as the Ruby Phoenix emerges from the explosion with a triumphant, piercing cry. Aram Zey floats within its heart, his body engulfed in ruby fire. The explosion’s flames reach the invaders first, turning them to ash and cinders. The flames wash over the tapestry’s defenders without harming them. The tapestry burns—but the fires replenish it, scouring the wasteland and restoring the tapestry’s original environments. The phoenix beats its wings, sending wave after wave of fire into the Astral rift and searing the portal shut. The phoenix soars in a great arc across the sky and flies off toward the sun.

Thank you everyone for playing, this concludes the adventure! Thanks especially to the GMs, ACG box runners, and intrepid backup GMs that made this event possible.

GMs, the house earned the Radiant Ruby Feathers boon.

Well done, everyone! I will be sending out chronicles on Monday, US Central Time. Thank you for playing and I hope you had a good time!

Awesome! Lol I just now made the connection to the Ruby Phoenix ...even after having played the tournament...years ago. Doh!

” Zhat was a better ending Zhan I feared would result. If we have saved the knowledge of zhe Phoenix and tapestry for even a short time, zhen we have made progress.“

Thanks for running, GM! And thanks to everyone for a good and exciting game!

"So he dies and comes back as a phoenix? I see what you did there-"

Swayaah coughs. "We did it, Ilvan." She pets her owlbear. "We got a lot of work to do, though." She watches Aram Zey fly around, mending the tapestry's wounds shut. "Lots more."

She turns to her compatriots. "But for now, let's get drunk somewhere. This demiplane has to have a good bar or two."

Thank you, everyone! I had a lovely time. I hope Serpent Shogun wasn’t too annoying. I try to make up for his personality by giving lots of nice buffs

Was all good, SS. :) Good party synergy. Was that thing really a full up phoenix? Was it a variant or could it be diplomacized?

Naalij looks at Aram Zey and add “It looks like this place has a new protector.”

Nodding to Swayaah, “Drunk I don’t know, but getting a drink, that would be nice.”

Thanks for the game every one, it was fun.
Concerning the antics of Serpent Shogun, Naalij might have complained a bit about it, but as it provides in game bonuses, that meant they were not so bad advises after all.
I guess the phoenix was trying to repel anything looking like an invader to the plane, Pathfinder Society included.

Make sure that I have all your dayjob rolls and let me know in the discussion thread if anyone is slow tracking this one. Thanks!