[Gameday VIII] GM JChapman's Hao Jin Cataclysm (Inactive)

Game Master J. A. Chapman

Ulysses will try to identify that spell...

Spellcraft Check: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

As the magic settles over Shucks the Undead Roper, Ulysses watches in horror as control is wrested from him. The shambling monstrosity turns towards its former master, mouth widening to reveal giant, pointed teeth...

... and Lazlo sees the imminent threat to the necrocultist, only to blanket the group in magical invisibility!

No longer able to see their foes, the Baykoks both swoop down near where they last saw the Pathfinders, only to unleash blood-curdling howls! TWO DC 19 Will saves or be Paralysed for 1 round. Making the save means you are Shaken for 1 round instead

ROUND 1
Ka'atib: Invis
Undead 1: Spell
Lazlo: MOAR Invis
Undead 2: Howl
Ulysses: Go
Shucks: TBD
Katya: TBD
Riegel: TBD
Zan'Kul: TBD

Two will saves...

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

DC 19 Will: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
DC 19 Will: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Lalzo is horrified by the sound and paralyzed with fear!
Guess this invisibility sphere is not going anywhere for awhile.

Will 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Will 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Ulysses will move away from Shucks and cast Dispel Magic, targeting the Command Undead spell.

Caster Level Check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Ulysses takes a chance, breaking from the invisibility to try and overpower the controlling magic on Shucks. The threads of magical might battle, though Ulysses' proves stronger!

ROUND 1
Ka'atib: Invis
Undead 1: Spell
Lazlo: MOAR Invis
Undead 2: Howl
Ulysses: Dispel + Shucks Go
Katya: Paralysed
Riegel: Will saves + Maybe go?
Zan'Kul: Will saves + Maybe go?

ROUND 2
Ka'atib: Go

Ulysses suggests to Shucks that he should move away from the group, which he does.

will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 <--FAAAAK

Rigel once again unmanned by undead shenanigans

Zan'Kul (Will save): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Zan'Kul (Will save): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Zan'Kul too succumbs to the fear.

Riegel and Zan'Kul also fall victim to the horrifying howl of the Baykoks!

ROUND 1
Ka'atib: Invis
Undead 1: Spell
Lazlo: MOAR Invis
Undead 2: Howl
Ulysses: Dispel + Shucks Moves
Katya: Paralysed
Riegel: Paralysed
Zan'Kul: Paralysed

ROUND 2
Ka'atib: Go

As per Slack, Ka'atib casts Freedom of Movement on Riegel

From within the safety of Lazlo's invisibility sphere, the bard continues his oration and weaves magic that, with a touch, allows Riegel to move once more!

The devourer sees Ulysses, but knows too that there are still allies nearby. It calls upon more innate magic, this time filling the mind of Ulysses and all the other Pathfinders with a barrage of mental images meant to confuse! Confusion! DC 19 Will save or be Confused!

Lazlo remains paralyzed... long enough for the Baykoks to unleash a barrage of arrows on the one visible target, Ulysses!
Baykok (Red)
Attack 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (3) = 11 PLUS DC 19 Fort save
Attack 2: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Attack 3: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (3) = 8 PLUS DC 19 Fort save
Attack 4: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

After seeing its ally struggle to hit, the second baykok takes more careful aim...
Baykok (Blue)
Attack 2: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 4 + (5) = 15 PLUS DC 19 Fort save
Attack 3: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (6) = 11 PLUS DC 19 Fort save
Attack 4: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (4) = 11 PLUS DC 19 Fort save

Mercifully, all the arrows miss!

ROUND 2
Ka'atib: FoM + Will save
Devourer: Confusion
Lazlo: Paralysed + Will save
Baykok: Arrows!
Ulysses: Go + Will save
Katya: Go + Will save
Riegel: Go + Will save
Zan'Kul: Go + Will save

I'm taking the roll twice boon.

will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

As an immediate action costing 2 points of abjuration focus, Ulysses erects a Mind Barrier which will negate the first 20 points of damage from the arrows.

Ulysses' Will Save: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 = 31

Fort Save 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Fort Save 2: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

Fort Save 3: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

I'm going to take the +2 to a will save boon, please! and because you do NOT want Riegel shooting at friends, using a personal boon as well...

The man in black jumps forward, tittering like a fiend, and throws a card at Rigel. Death, Gunslinger...but never for you!!

gain +2 on one save, and become shaken for 1 round

will: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 + 2 = 19 <--ppppfffffewwww!!

Rigel shakes his head as if he were slapped in the face as the card strikes his forehead--but it's enough to fight off the evil magic. With Discordia drawn, he taps his heels (activate Boots of Speed, free action) and glares at the Man in Black. Thrice cursed soothsayer..just leave me be!!

He then turns his gaze on the most dangerous foe, the Devourer, and opens fire.

this is close enough for touch attack, but not close enough for Point Blank Shot. Will adjust accordingly.

current conditions: shaken, -2 hit. Inspire, +3 hit/damage. Haste, +1 hit.

spend 1 grit for Up Close & Deadly, for extra damage
attack vs. touch: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 13 - 2 + 3 + 1 = 17
1d8 + 15 + 3 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 3 + (6, 1, 2) = 29
If I miss (which Im betting I do), UC&D still does half its damage, 4 in this case

attack vs touch: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 13 - 2 + 3 + 1 = 25
1d8 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 3 = 25

Between shots, he touches Discordia to his Silver Crusade pin Activate "A Sure Thing" trait to gain +2 to hit vs. evil opponent for one attack, once per day

For the Silver!! FOR THE WHITE!!

attack vs touch: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 2 + 3 + 1 = 22
1d8 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 3 = 21

haste attack vs. touch: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 13 - 2 + 3 + 1 = 27
1d8 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 3 = 22

Ka'atib, Riegel, and Ulysses all fend off the potent magic from the devourer. Katya is not so fortunate.

Riegel then unloads, landing three solid shots while making Dark Tower references that the other Pathfinders remain mostly unfamiliar with. Though the creature seems immune to pain, it certainly takes note of Riegel now...

ROUND 2
Ka'atib: FoM
Devourer: Confusion
Shucks: Move
Lazlo: Paralysed + Will save
Baykok: Arrows!
Ulysses: Go
Katya: Go (Confused)
Riegel: BAM BAM
Zan'Kul: Go + Will save

ROUND 3
Ka'atib: Go

confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 34

Katya squeaks to herself, incoherently.

DC 19 Will: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 not confusel like a heffalump or woozle, still paralyzed

Ulysses casts a spell with a standard action, deftly calling forth a Wall of Bone

The wall is two inches thick, with hardness 4 and 14 hp per 5ft square section. It will be 25ft long, and 10ft high.

The skeletal hands of the wall will try to reach out and grapple Shucks.

Wall of Bones Grapple Check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

If successful, Shucks will take 1d6 ⇒ 4 points of damage.

As a swift action, Ulysses will spend 1 point of Abjuration focus to bring up his Mind Barrier - it will absorb 20 points of damage until the start of his next turn.

Ulysses calls out, Avoid standing next to that wall!

Now twice invisible, Ka'atib sings a very fast song about being very fast. Haste.

Zan'Kul will save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Speed metal FTW! \m/ >.< \m/

With clear eyes and a full heart, Zan'Kul sees three flying enemies. Accordingly, he draws and drinks a tasty potion of fly. It is grape-flavored.

... clear eyes and a full heart...

CAN'T LOSE!!

The Devourer mentally commands Shucks, and the roper immediately tries to breach the wall of bone with its massive strength!
Str check vs DC 17: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
The wall, miraculously, holds!

It then moves towards it's only real threat to date, and reaches out to touch the gunslinger.
Melee Touch for Devour Soul: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36
Damage (failed Fort save): 12d6 + 18 ⇒ (1, 4, 6, 5, 4, 2, 6, 1, 6, 2, 6, 4) + 18 = 65
OR, if you make a DC 22 Fort save take
Damage (made Fort save): 3d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 1, 2) + 18 = 26

ROUND 3
Ka'atib: Haste
Devourer: Devour Soul
Shucks: Trump Walled
Lazlo: Go
Baykok: TBD
Ulysses: TBD
Katya: TBD (Confused)
Riegel: TBD + Fort save
Zan'Kul: TBD

Lazo casts wall of stone, trying to put another barrier between the massive undead thing (and the confused Batya) and the party. as drawn on map.

He then moves behind Ulysses (everyone still affected by invis sphere remains invisible).

fort vs. soul sucker: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 2 = 22

NOT TODAY goblin!!

Current AC = 31

Riegel resists the worst of the effect from the devourer, and is given a momentary reprieve when a wall of stone appears between him and the large dead creature.

Having seen the deadly efficiency of Riegel, the baykoks change their attention. One shifts position, then starts letting arrows fly at Riegel!

Baykok (Red)
Attack 1: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 17 - 4 = 28
Attack 2: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 17 - 4 = 16
Attack 3: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 4 = 19
Attack 4: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 7 - 4 = 7

When it becomes clear that Riegel is a challenging target (that is benefiting from cover by an invisible ally), the other baykok takes more careful aim.

Baykok (Blue)
Attack 2: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 19 - 4 = 30
Attack 3: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 4 = 24
Attack 4: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 4 = 22

ROUND 3
Ka'atib: Haste
Devourer: Devour Soul
Shucks: Bone Walled
Lazlo: Stone Walled
Baykok: Misses
Ulysses: Go
Katya: Go (Confused)
Riegel: Go
Zan'Kul: Go

Confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 79

Katya is very confused, but she is also very sure that the Devourer in front of her is an enemy.

She floops back to create a little space, then gathers all of her blood and lets loose a torrent in the general direction of the undead.

Maximized empowered blood blast: 1d20 + 18 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 18 + 3 + 1 = 40

129 damage if a 40 hits.

Katya collects her thoughts enough to absolutely obliterate the devourer! It flops to the ground, a gaping cavity where the ghostly form in its chest used to be.

ROUND 3
Ka'atib: Haste
Devourer: Devour Soul
Shucks: Bone Walled
Lazlo: Stone Walled
Baykok: Misses
Ulysses: Go
Katya: Blast (Confused)
Riegel: Go
Zan'Kul: Go

The gunslinger laughs loudly, boldly, at the arrows whizzing by his head as he remains untouched by the onslaught. Shaking off the momentary fear that the Soothsayer's interference brought, he clicks his heels (turning off the boots' powers & relying on Ka'atib's magic instead). His hands do their deadly trick, reloading faster than seems possible, keeping his gun hand true.

You hobs picked the wrong spot to invade!! I KILL WITH MY HEART!!

targeting Red first

1 VS TOUCH: 1d20 + 14 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 3 + 1 = 38 <--THREAT!!!
1d8 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 16 + 3 = 24

2 vs touch: 1d20 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 3 = 24
1d8 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 3 = 25

3 vs touch: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 3 = 14
1d8 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

Haste vs. touch: 1d20 + 14 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 14 + 3 + 1 = 23
1d8 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 3 = 22

CRIT CONFIRM: 1d20 + 14 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 3 + 1 = 32
crit damage: 3d8 + 48 + 9 ⇒ (2, 3, 3) + 48 + 9 = 65

With the devourer no longer operating as a distraction, Riegel unloads on the baykoks. He targets the closest one first, and after two well-placed shots on the undead creatures spine manages to break one apart, severing the magic that created it. The third shot misses, but the final manages to impact the lone remaining baykok.

ROUND 3
Ka'atib: Haste
Devourer: Devour Soul
Shucks: Bone Walled
Lazlo: Stone Walled
Baykok: Misses
Ulysses: Go
Katya: Blast (Confused)
Riegel: KILL
Zan'Kul: Go

Zanny Koolnutz pushes off the ground and charges straight through the air at the remaining Baykok, Peter Pan-style.

ZAN'KUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLL: 1d20 + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 29

Damage: 1d8 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 3 = 18

Ulysses moves with haste, avoiding the grabby wall of bones. He'll then cast Command Undead, targeting Shucks.

Shucks gets no save, for he is not intelligent.

Zanny Coolnutz strikes the Baykok right on the head with his blade, and Ulysses gets his friend request auto-approved by Shucks.

ROUND 4
Ka'atib: Go
Lazlo: Go
Baykok: TBD
Ulysses: TBD
Katya: TBD (Confused)
Riegel: TBD
Zan'Kul: TBD

Lazlo takes a step forward and pulls a wand out of his haversack, pointing it at the baykok and letting a pair of jets of flame streak toward it.

ranged touch (ray 1) FROM INVIS: 1d20 + 5 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 3 + 2 = 17
fire: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 6) = 16

ranged touch (ray 2): 1d20 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 3 = 11
fire: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 6) = 19

Lazlo surprises the baykok with a pair of rays. Thanks to the invisibility, one of those rays finds its mark!

BOT for Ka'atib: The bard stops his oration, though the words linger in the group's heart. And after he considers what he had that's combat worthy, he calls it a day. "I'm beat!"

The baykok hasn't given up, and so it moves backward 5ft... which (botting for Zan'Kul) sees Zanny step up into the space. It takes a chance at putting an arrow into the warrior, which he takes advantage of...
Zan'Kul AoO: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
... but misses.

Arrow 1: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25
And the Baykok misses. It confidently takes another shot, but of course Zan'Kul is ready for this and swings again!
Zan'Kul AoO: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
... but misses. Again.

Arrow 2: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
But the baykok misses a second time.
Thinking that has to be the last, it fires a third arrow. It was wrong though.

Zan'Kul AoO: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36
Damage: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18
The warrior breaks bones and the baykok looks... well, can it be surprised? Maybe. Still, the arrow flies...

Arrow 3: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
The arrow flies wide again, with Zan'Kul's pressure being too much.

ROUND 4
Ka'atib: Meh
Lazlo: Rays
Baykok: AoOed
Ulysses: Go
Katya: Go (Confused)
Riegel: Go
Zan'Kul: Go

ROUND 5
Ka'atib: Go
Lazlo: Go

No longer bothering to talk smack, the gunslinger lets Discordia do his talking for him!!

1: 1d20 + 14 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 3 + 1 = 35
1d8 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 16 + 3 = 27

2: 1d20 + 14 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 3 + 1 = 22
1d8 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 16 + 3 = 27

3: 1d20 + 9 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 3 + 1 = 21
1d8 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 3 = 23

Haste: 1d20 + 14 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 3 + 1 = 25
1d8 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 16 + 3 = 27

Can I get a halelujia?? Can I get your loudest AMEN!!

he then pulls out his potion of CSW & quaffs it.

CSW: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) + 7 = 17

Confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 18

Katya turns into human form and walks into the wall of bones.

The wall of bones will attempt to grapple Katya.

Wall of Bones Grapple Check: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

If successful, she'll take 1d6 ⇒ 6 points of damage.

The CMD to break the grapple is 20

Katya is emgrapled (CMD 19).

This is silly enough that I'll allow it.

The wall of bone keeps Katya uncomfortably pinned for long enough that she eventually comes to her senses.

Please post what healing you are doing. I will be moving us along tomorrow

Katya takes two taps from her wand of infernal healing.

Lazlo honors Katya's unspoken request, poking Katya in her other eye with her mage armor wand.