[PFS2_Luke_Parry] 2-06: The Crashing Wave (Inactive)

Game Master Luke_Parry

Hannah simply slashes the yellow mist once...

+1 Striking Halberd : 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24 (vs FF?)
Slashing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9

And then heals herself a little:

◈◈ Heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Farryn is frustrated at his flask, "Jeeze the guy who made these must have been a quack. It barely melted the target at all!"

Level four and that's the first hit with that 2d6 persistent flask and the dude legit rolls a 19 on the flat check. I had such high hopes! :(

He tosses a fire flask at a different target and kazaaps two with some more lightning.

Moderate Alchemist’s Fire at Red: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 for Fire + Splash: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 14 on a hit and adds 2 Persistent Fire. A miss does 4 Fire Splash. A Fumble does nothing.

Cast Electric Arc on Red/Blue for 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9 electricity, basic reflex DC 20

Jasariel adds her own healing to Hannah's, then attempts to skewer the elemental between them again.

2 action, 2nd level heal @Hannah: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (8, 3) + 16 = 27

+1 Trident: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

The goblin fires the loaded bolt.

+1 alchemical crossbow:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

Damage, acid:2d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 6) + (5) = 17

Then he reloads and fires again.

+1 alchemical crossbow:1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 12 - 5 = 20

Damage, acid:2d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (8, 2) + (6) = 16

The cleric begins sustaining his spell.

Spiritual weapon:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Then he moves forward and strikes with his own longsword.

+1 striking longsword:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Damage:2d8 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 = 5

1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Jasariel pumps healing energy into Hannah, then gives Yellow a solid stab, causing it to dissipate.

Hannah delivers a chop to Red, then patches her wounds up further.

Ukh's first bolt goes wide, but his second delivers a solid hit to Red.

Farryn then sets Red on fire, before electrocuting the two remaining elementals...

Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28.
Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15.

...but Red dodges the worst of it.

Dranald's force weapon the takes out Red, following which he Strides forward, and delivers a blow to Cyan.

The final elemental, not appreciating this, smacks back at him...

Vacuum Sickle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 damage.
Vacuum Sickle: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 damage.
Vacuum Sickle: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 damage.

...but its increasingly frantic strikes go wide.

Weaslin' Wind, Round 4:

Jasariel (-)
Hannah (-3)
Ukh (-)
Farryn (-)
Dranald (-)
WM (-17)

Party is up!

Hannah tries to furiously bring this task to an end.

"Let's hope we don't also have to deal with those griffons."

+1 Striking Halberd : 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
Slashing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9

+1 Striking Halberd : 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 16 - 5 = 12
Slashing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (4, 10) + 4 = 18

+1 Striking Halberd : 1d20 + 16 - 10 ⇒ (12) + 16 - 10 = 18
Slashing: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 = 12

Farryn moves to get a better angle to toss his bombs then kazaps the last elemental.

Cast Electric Arc on Blue for 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10 electricity, basic reflex DC 20

The cleric sustains the spiritual longsword a the next round and strikes himself.

Spiritual weapon:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Damage:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

+1 striking longsword:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Damage:2d8 + 2 ⇒ (7, 5) + 2 = 14

+1 striking longsword:1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 5 = 15

Damage:2d8 + 2 ⇒ (3, 5) + 2 = 10

The goblin moves reloads and fires hoping to finish it of.

+1 striking alchemical crossbow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Damage: 2d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 4) + (5) = 11

Jasariel adds her trident to the torrent of attacks attempting to finish off the final elemental, keeping her shield up.

+1 Trident: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

+1 Trident: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 5 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Jasariel's second stab strikes the elemental.

This distracts it enough that Hannah's first strike also connects.

Ukh gets in a lucky hit with his crossbow.

Farryn moves to a better position, then electrocutes Blue...

Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19.

...causing it to dissipate.

The griffons eye you with some suspicion, but allow you to approach the aerie gate, which rests farther up the path from their nest.

The ancient shrine gate at the aerie is relatively intact, although wind erosion over the years has worn away at some of the stone elements. There are faded carvings in the back wall of the gate: A katana framed by the sun, and a crescent moon etched with a depiction of the moon cycle.

At the center of the gate is a dais covered in carved channels, where you can place the sky diamond. When you do so, the prism catches the afternoon light and refracts golden light across the summit that flows through the dais’s channels into the mountaintop.

1d5 ⇒ 2

Natural energy flows into a quill in Farryn's pack, causing it to shine with golden light and dance lightly in the air for a few seconds when released, becoming obviously magical and increasing its value to 15 gp!

The goblin pull out his crossbow and approaches the gate slowly.

Do we have to place what she gave us here?

Hannah looks up sheepishly after already placing the sky diamond on the dais.

"...yes?"

The goblin continues:

So we can carry on back to the future lodge.

"Do Goblins not appreciate a good view? Relax! Enjoy the sights of a mountaintop! I can't imagine anything else more scenic right now."

Hannah will spend time analyzing the worn stone gate, and especially the Katana, to make sure it isn't in danger of collapsing.

She'd like to offer the griffons some scraps of boar meat, so they begin to recognize visitors as friendly.

And she'd like to breathe in that fresh mountain air while gazing out over the landscape.

Some people have a soft spot for certain character races. Some people love certain animals. As a child I loved Greek mythology, and especially tales of griffons. "Nefreet" was the name of my first RPG character—a sentient, crimson crested griffon—played in an online, text-based MUD called Shattered Kingdoms, the setting of which was based on the Mage Wars trilogy (The Black Griffon, the Silver Griffon and the White Griffon) written by Mercedes Lackey.

Back in the 90s.

So I'm particularly in love with this scenery, even if there's nothing more to do here.

Heh. Well, if you would like to make a Diplomacy check against the Griffons, feel free :-)

"So majestic, don't you think? Always the most dedicated parents and protectors. Fierce, loyal, dignified and stunningly beautiful."

Diplomacy (E): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Eh. Oh well.

The goblin hasn't seen Hannah like this until now. Is she a romantic and poetry one after all? Climb a mountain and find out your companions under a new light!

Do you want I try to draw you near the Griffons?

Hannah manages to calm the griffons enough that they allow the party to approach...

...allowing you to notice that one of them has an injured wing...

The cleric approaches slowly to the injuried one.

Let me do something for you. You will feel better then.

And he begins to treat the animal's wounds.

Medicine. Treat wounds. DC 20: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Damage healed, crit: 4d8 + 20 ⇒ (7, 2, 6, 4) + 20 = 39

"I wonder why those elementals were harassing them?"

Farryn is about to stop the priest, reminding him about the disastrous problem with the dragon, but apparently Dranald learned his lesson and expertly binds the wounds.

”Good work all. Back to base camp? Hannah, will the griffins give us a ride?

The griffons react appreciatively to Dranald's ministrations, allowing you to approach their nests.

As you near, the heads of a few wide-eyed griffon chicks pop up from over the edge of the nests. This group of griffons have nine chicks in all, and with encouragement from the adults, they approach the party with curiosity, walking toward each in turn. One carries a gold necklace in its beak with a pearl pendant. The chick drops it at the Dranald’s feet with a chirp and then scurries back to the nest.

This necklace is worth 10 gp.

After the party returns to Kukuha at Kayajima Fortress, she thanks you for their efforts and informs you that her preparations are complete, allowing her to begin to ritual.

Dusk is beginning to fall on Kayajima, lighting the clearing in a sunset glow. The spires and walls of Kayajima Fortress cast long shadows across the expanse as Kukuha dons a ceremonial cap and sash and stands at the center of clearing, eyes closed. She performs a brief series of gestures with a feather fan before sinking to her knees and thrusting her talons into the earth.

A low rumble sounds, and the earth shakes. From the northeast, tendrils of golden energy ripple through the air like gusts of wind. From the southeast, waves of azure light flow across the ground, like the ocean crashing against the shore. And from the northwest, lines of verdant energy snake like roots through the earth. The energy trails dance toward Kukuha, gathering in larger and more vibrant swaths and forming a dome around her.

Suddenly, a loud droning hum emits from the statue at the wall. The etchings in the statue glow as it begins to rise with the sound of grinding stone. A massive construct stands fully upright, bathing the clearing in cobalt light as energy flows through the etchings covering its body. Its glowing eyes fix on Kukuha, crackling with power...

KGD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23.
Dranald: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12.
Farryn: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19.
Hannah: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14.
Jasariel: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14.
Ukh: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12.

The enormous statue lurches forward, and starts swinging!

Sudden Charge: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32, for 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (9, 10) + 7 = 26 damage.
Energised Fist: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26, for 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (7, 10) + 7 = 24 damage.

Hannah cops two bone-shatteringly-powerful blows...

Angry Guardian, Round 1:

KGD (-)
Farryn (-; +10)
Hannah (-40)
Jasariel (-; +10)
Dranald (-; +10)
Ukh (-; +10)

Party is up.

Slide 5.

Please note, that thanks to the Ritual, you each start the encounter with 10 temporary hit points, and a +2 circumstance bonus to AC...

Well... The cleric begins the fight... by healing Hannah.

Heal 2 actions, healing hands: 2d10 + 16 ⇒ (5, 5) + 16 = 26

Then he draws his longsword.

The goblin throws a bomb.

Pay attention grenade!

Alchemist's fire, moderate:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

Damage, splash:2d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 6) + 3 = 17 +3 persistent fire on hit

Then he pulls out his crossbow and loads it.

"Looks like we may have discovered the source of the disruption, unless we were grossly misinformed about the intended effect of the ritual."

Jasariel draws and readies her shield, though she employs it cautiously to avoid the risk of a powerful blow shattering it. She then tries an experimental stab at the statue.

+1 Trident: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Somewhat silly that the +2 AC is a circumstance bonus =\

Hannah begins the arduous process of circling around the colossal construct, but she can't quite get into a flank with Jasariel yet.

Nonetheless, she strikes once. Hard.

+1 Striking Halberd : 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Power Attack, Slashing: 3d10 + 4 ⇒ (10, 6, 1) + 4 = 21

Farryn drops back to get some range, lobs a melty flask a the creature and then tries to recall what the heck this creature might be and if there are any useful things to know about it.

Stride, Strike, Recall Knowledge

Moderate Acid Flask: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 for 4 Acid Splash Damage on hit or miss. A hit adds 2d6 Persistent Acid Damage. A Fumble does nothing.

Recall Knowledge to ID enemy, 1d20 ⇒ 14 Arcana +10, Crafting +13, Nature +8, Occultism +10, Religion +2.

Ah, right. That is annoying. I guess Jasariel will cast sound burst instead of raising her shield then.

Sonic Damage: 2d10 ⇒ (7, 2) = 9 with a DC 19 basic Fort save.

Farryn tosses a flask, which the giant, rune-inscribed statue completely ignores.

Farryn has no idea what this thing is, precisely (Unique Creature), but surmises that it is probably some kind of construct...

Hannah's swing is deflected at the last moment.

Jasariel's swing goes wide, so she tries a spell...

Fort: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28.

...which the construct ignores.

Dranald heals Hannah.

Ukh's bomb splashes over the construct without any obvious effect.

The construct smacks out at Hannah once...

Energised Fist: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31, for 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (9, 2) + 7 = 18 damage.

Then the runes on its body glow brightly shedding awe-inspiring blue light, before unleashing a torrent of force over everyone else in the party!

Ley Line Surge: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 4, 6, 1) = 20 Force damage. Fort save for half.

At this point in time...

A small contingent of kodama appear from nearby trees and use their magic to summon grasping roots from the earth that coil around the guardian’s legs!

Simultaneously, the adult Kayajima griffons screech as they divebomb the guardian’s eyes in a one‑two combination, causing the guardian’s eyes to
flicker erratically. The griffons then retreat, screeching in triumph as they fly into the skies!

Angry Guardian, Round 2:

KGD (-)
Farryn (-; +10; Fort save)
Hannah (-42)
Jasariel (-; +10; Fort save)
Dranald (-; +10; Fort save)
Ukh (-; +10; Fort save)

Party is up.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Farryn frowns as both fire and acid seem to be less effective than hoped, "Well... damn. I'll try cold and lightning, see if those do anything."

Moderate Frost Vial: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24 for Cold + Splash: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7 on a hit and slows speed by 10 for 1 round. A miss only does 4 Cold Splash. A Fumble does nothing.

Cast Electric Arc on the "Unique Construct" for 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8 electricity, basic reflex DC 20

Fortitude (E): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

A quick Guarded Step finally places Hannah behind the colossal construct, and into a flank with Jasariel!

"How fast do we think this thing can move? Maybe we should lead it away from here. Pepper it with arrows or something."

+1 Striking Halberd : 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26 (vs FF?)
Power Attack, Slashing: 3d10 + 4 ⇒ (7, 8, 8) + 4 = 27

Fortitude (E): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

"Probably not too fast, particularly with those roots entangling it. Everyone pull back to the south in a few seconds?"

Jasariel tries another stab now that the construct is hopefully distracted, then channels some positive energy into Hannah.

+1 Trident: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

2 action, 1st level heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

What's the hell? If even the fire can't wash it?!?

The goblin steps away from the monster and fires a bolt.

+1 striking alchemical crossbow:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

Damage:4d8 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 7, 2) + (2, 1) = 17

Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

The cleric patches Hannah with his staff of healing.

Heal, 2 actions:1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17

Then he moves along.

Farryn is buffeted so badly by the force blast, that he is actually knocked back 5'.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17.

Neither the frost bomb, nor the electricity arc, do anything.

Hannah (who *didn't* have to make a Fort save, since she wasn't 'everyone else' ;-)) delivers a solid hit to the construct, finally doing it some damage.

Jasariel is pushed back by the blast as well, and rather than striking, Heals Hannah.

Dranald, likewise, is pushed away, but focuses upon healing Hannah.

Ukh somewhat resists the blast, then delivers a solid bow, chipping away at the construct a little.

For its part, the Guardian focuses upon pounding Hannah into paste...

Energised Fist: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31, for 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4) + 7 = 14 damage.
Energised Fist: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29, for 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (8, 9) + 7 = 24 damage.
Energised Fist: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26, for 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (10, 2) + 7 = 19 damage.

...delivering three devastating blows, which knock her out.

Angry Guardian, Round 3:

KGD (-27)
Farryn (-10)
Jasariel (-10)
Dranald (-;10)
Ukh (-)
Hannah (-78; Unconscious; Dying 1)

Party is up.

I don’t want to assume anything, but is it noticeable that the slashing and piercing damage done last round were resisted? With Recall Knowledge being utterly useless and it pretty apparent it is either immune or resistant to most of our elemental attacks, I’m just trying to figure out what exactly Farryn can still do.

Yes. Everything, thus far, has been resisted to a greater or lesser extent.

Farryn darts into battle, running almost around to the other side and skidding to a stop, punching at the monstrous creature with his piddly little gauntlet.

Double Move, Strike

Gauntlet: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 for Bludgeoning: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Looking increasingly worried by the construct's apparent power, Jasariel pulls out the healing scroll she brought for the mission and tries to get Hannah back on her feet.

2 action, 1st level heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Hannah shakes her head groggily, the blood no longer streaming into her eyes, then stands up, grabs her polearm, and retreats to the south.

◈ Stand
◈ Interact
◈ Stride

The cleric moves backwards and casts a sonic spell. Perhaps the griffons have changed something.

Sound burst:2d10 ⇒ (5, 10) = 15

DC 20.

Having reloaded as last action in the previous round, the goblin fires a new bolt towards the thing.

+1 striking alchemical crossbow:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24

Damage, acid:2d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 7) + (3) = 14

Then he reloads and fires again.

+1 striking alchemical crossbow:1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 13 - 5 = 24

Damage, acid:2d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 5) + (4) = 10

Farryn tries to smack the statue with a gauntlet, and is rewarded with bruised knuckles.

Jasariel channels healing energy into Hannah.

Dranald envelops the statue in a ball of cacophonous noise...

Fort: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33.

...which it ignores.

Ukh plugs the statue twice, doing a small amount of damage.

Hannah, for her part, shakily stands, picks up her weapon, and retreats.

The statue turns its attention to Farryn...

Energised Fist: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29, for 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (9, 4) + 7 = 20 damage.
Energised Fist: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15, for 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (3, 1) + 7 = 11 damage.
Energised Fist: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11, for 2d10 + 7 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 = 10 damage.

...fortunately getting only a single solid hit it.

Angry Guardian, Round 4:

KGD (-30)
Farryn (-30)
Jasariel (-10)
Dranald (-10)
Ukh (-)
Hannah (-66; Wounded 1)

Party is up.

Farryn bolts as well, then pulls out an elixir and drains it. Mist begins to pour out of his body, making it harder to see him!

Move, Interact to Draw, Interact to Drink Mistform Elixir that lasts for 3 rounds.

Hannah pulls out a 1st-Level scroll of Heal and recites it.

Healed for: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Jasariel runs past the statue to where Farryn was, quickly stabs at it with her trident, then follows her comrades in their retreat.

Stride, Strike, Stride

+1 Trident: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The cleric moves back as well and casts a spell he has never cast yet.

Divine lance, good: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 = 9