Gameday VIII - PFS #9-09 Beyond the Halflight Path - GM Hawthwile (Inactive)

Game Master Hawthwile

Sammy likes the funny colors.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Will DC 17: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

I don't imagine that this creature has the earth subtype, does it? If so, Robyyn gets a +1 on that save and makes it. If not, I'll use a shirt reroll.
Will DC 17: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Robyyn fights mightily to resist the splendid colors the creature seems to spew out, but fight them he does. He wrangles arcane power into another spell, he opens his mouth in a silent scream that rings in the ears of the creature and nobody else.

Xilt turns to Robyyn half in jest and cries.

"Copy Cat. Copy Cat."

LIs fails to take advantage of the qlippoth's distractedness as it stands, as do both Victor and the elemental. She catches the creature squarely in the mouth on the backswing, breaking one of its teeth (though she really felt like that was at least a two-tooth swing).

Dolph, meanwhile, squashes a tentacle beneath his mighty dorn-dergar as the shoggti struggles to its, uh, feet(?) before shrinking back down to regular size to disburse more family wisdom. Dewberry manages to catch another pale fin in her mouth, tearing it away and leading drops of strange, oily blood decorating the ground.

Then the screaming starts. The qlippoth tries to resist...

Red Fortitude vs DC 17: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Red Fortitude vs DC 17: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

...but the double-combo is too much for it to handle, and it sways slightly as its eyes spin in slow circles.

Round 3, 4! Bold may act!
Xilt
Red (-58, Dazed 1/1)
Robyyn
Dolph
Victor (-16, Fascinated)
Kronug
Bird
Elemental (-6, Fascinated)
Lis (-4 Wis damage)
Dewberry (-5)
Orst

Environmental Effects:
- Moving through a map tile containing an edge of the river requires a Reflex saving throw to avoid falling - one for each square entered
- Ceiling is 15 ft above floor

What do you do?

With the Quippoth dazed Kronug draws a tanglefoot bag and hands it to his bird, giving the bombard command.

We'll take the more expensive solution.

The bird takes the tanglefoot bag and goes to drop it on the monster.

tanglefoot touch: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

if it hits, entangled for rounds: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 and reflex DC 15 to avoid being glued to the floor.

Orst sees the colored lights will save vs fascinate: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

"Still blocked!"

He takes aim and fires two arrows at openings through the group.
arrow shot: 1d20 + 11 - 8 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 8 = 15
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 6 = 13 +12 instead of 6 if evil outsider

secord arrow: 1d20 + 6 - 8 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 8 = 1
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 6 = 17 +12, same as above

"Just can't seem to get at the thing" or hit it.

edit:Orst shifts 5' closer.

The bird's aim is true as it skims the cavern's ceiling and delivers its payload. Instinctively, the dazed qlippoth moves...

Red Reflex vs DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

...and does not become stuck to the ground - though the sticky goo causes its tentacles to cling together unexpectedly before flopping apart again.

Glad I don't have to get into the question of how you glue something to a greased floor. Because the shoggti failed its save against both ear-piercing screams and Xilt "goes" after Orst, I'll say its still dazed long enough for Orst to move into position without triggering an AoO if he wants. Unfortunately, this also means it hasn't taken any hostile actions that would shake the fascinated creatures out of their stupor.

Round 4, 5! Bold may act!
Xilt
Red (-58, Dazed 1/1, Entangled 1/4)
Robyyn
Dolph
Victor (-16, Fascinated)
Kronug
Bird
Elemental (-6, Fascinated)
Lis (-4 Wis damage)
Dewberry (-5)
Orst

Environmental Effects:
- Moving through a map tile containing an edge of the river requires a Reflex saving throw to avoid falling - one for each square entered
- Ceiling is 15 ft above floor

What do you do?

Lisianthus keeps trying to hit with her magic club, this time hitting with more power!

shillelagh attack, PA: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 = 18
ouch!, PA: 2d6 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1) + 6 + 4 = 16

Dewberry also lashes out!

Dewberry bite! vs AC with cover: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Dewberry ouch!: 1d4 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

Dolph once more calls upon the powers of Erastil to grow to immense size. ”Strike while the wheat is cooling!” He then winds up the weapon of his ancestors and swings it full-force into the creature.

Attack with +1 Blessed Adamantine Dorn-Dergar: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Damage (lead blades, enlarge): 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 4, 5) + 8 = 22 Finally a decent damage roll!

hover DC 15: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

The bird hovers in place as it bites down at quippy.

PA bite: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 2 = 6
damage: 1d8 + 3 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 6 = 10

Meanwhile Kronug moves up and shakes Victor out of his fascination.

Robyyn catches Xilt's eye. "Hey, if it works!" Unfortunately, it seems that's almost all I have that will work... he laments internally as he ponders his options.

Not coming up with much, he moves over to Dewberry and grants it guidance.

Xilt draws a pearl from his bandolier and speaks a word of power to recover a fraction of his magical energy.

He nods knowingly at Robyyn's words.

Lis and Dewberry miss, but with a mighty thonk Dolph leaves a nasty dent in the qlippoth's head. The bird pecks at a tentacle, but only catches air. Victor bleats as Kronug shakes him out of his stupor, not happy to be manhandled by someone other than Dolph.

Round 4, 5! Bold may act!
Xilt
Red (-80, Dazed 1/1, Entangled 1/4)
Robyyn
Dolph
Victor (-16)
Kronug
Bird
Elemental (-6, Fascinated)
Lis (-4 Wis damage)
Dewberry (-5)
Orst

Environmental Effects:
- Moving through a map tile containing an edge of the river requires a Reflex saving throw to avoid falling - one for each square entered
- Ceiling is 15 ft above floor

What do you do?

Orst, dropping his bow, advances while drawing his sword seeing a way to get at the beast.

Double move to get into the spot. Assuming as posted above the Monster is still dazed. AC is currently 27 with smite, but no shield.

"Now it is time for Justice. You have stolen and killed long enough."

As Orst moves into position, the qlippoth shakes off its stupor. Not saying anything this time, it reaches with a pincer-tipped tentacle towards Kronug...

Red Tentacle, Entangled vs Kronug Touch AC 10: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 - 2 = 24
Wisdom damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

...and the elf feels his mind assaulted as part of his sanity is ripped away! The shoggti continues its assault, ignoring the pitiful elemental who has not managed to hit it yet...

Red Bite, Entangled vs Victor AC 22: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 14 - 2 = 17
Bite damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Red Tentacle, Entangled vs Lis AC 22: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 - 2 = 10
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Red Tentacle, Entangled vs Orst AC 27: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 = 21
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Red Tentacle, Entangled vs Bird AC 19: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 2 = 19
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Red Grab, Entangled vs Bird CMD 19: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 20 - 2 = 21
Constrict damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

...and while it misses the other Pathfinders, the bird lets out a startled squawk as the qlippoth plucks it from the air and squeezes it in its sticky tendrils. I have heard of these creatures - chick-ens, you call them - that can run around without their heads. I wonder if this is one of them. The tentacles tighten around the bird's neck, and its eyes start to bulge.

Round 5, 6! Bold may act!
Xilt
Red (-80, Entangled 2/4, Grappling)
Robyyn
Dolph
Victor (-16)
Kronug (-3 Wis damage)
Bird (-19, Grappled)
Elemental (-6)
Lis (-4 Wis damage)
Dewberry (-5)
Orst

Environmental Effects:
- Moving through a map tile containing an edge of the river requires a Reflex saving throw to avoid falling - one for each square entered
- Ceiling is 15 ft above floor

What do you do?

Xilt returns his pearl of power to an empty pocket in his bandolier.
He unleashes a new scream of power.

Ear Piercing Scream: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 5) = 13

Fort Save DC 17 for half damage and to prevent daze effect.

Frustrated with his inability to target the creature's mind, Robyyn continues to try to aid Dewberry with guidance.

He retrieves a wand from his belt and calls to Kronug, waving the wand. "Glitterdust; I could blind your bird if I use it; okay with you?"

Robyyn has a wand of glitterdust that he could use, but would need PvP permission as Bird would be in the area of effect. I also suspect that we've nearly killed this thing. However, he will attempt that next round if given permission.

"Don't hurt the bird!" Lis is too panicked about harm to an animal to hit straight.

shillelagh attack, PA: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 2 = 10
ouch!, PA: 2d6 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 6) + 6 + 4 = 19

Dewberry bite! vs cover AC with guidance: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 = 25
Dewberry ouch!: 1d4 + 17 ⇒ (4) + 17 = 21

Dewberry tries to bite while the creature is distracted.

Are you including guidance in Dewberry's attack rolls?

Are you including guidance in Dewberry's attack rolls?

No, I forgot, thank you! I'll edit now.

You can glitterdust the bird. I'll get my real post in this afternoon.

Kronug attempts to aid his elemental's attack before stepping back out of melee.

melee aid: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

powereleslam: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 = 19
damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

"Squawk!!Squawk!!Squawk!!"

Kronug's bird squawks and wiggles as it pecks at it grappler.

bite: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 2 = 18
damage: 1d8 + 3 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 6 = 10

Orst yells out, "Iomadae give us JUSTICE!". He swings his cold iron sword two handed in a side chop and then adds an immediate back slash.

sword chop power attacking: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 2 + 3 = 14
sword dmg: 1d10 + 6 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 6 + 6 = 27 +6 additional if evil outsider
sword back slash power attacking: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 5 - 2 + 3 = 15
sword dmg: 1d10 + 6 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 6 + 6 = 27 +6 more if evil outsider

"Death is coming for you!"

Dolph lets himself return to his normal size this round, not wanting to over-draw upon Erastil's power in his first fight of the day.

"VICTOR. THE POACHER LIVES."

Victor, finally roused from his fascination, attempts to gore the qlippoth, moving into a flank (?) with the allied bird, as per his training.

Gore (flank, power attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 - 2 = 13
Damage (power attack, smite): 1d4 + 6 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 6 + 6 = 21

Dolph charges forward past the giant snake towards the spot Victor just was in and attempts to headbutt the monstrosity with his helmet.

"PREPARE TO FACE THE HELMET OF DISCIPLINE."]

Dwarven Boulder Helmet: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Damage (lead blades): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Red Fortitude vs DC 17: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

You think your tricks will work a second time? Mortals never learn. Xilt can feel the disdain in the qlippoth's "voice" oozing like rotten meat off a carcass. Lis and Dewberry try to free the bird, but the snake has to dodge the half-orc's backswing and they both miss. Kornug's companions also fail to penetrate the shoggti's thick hide, and even with the Inheritor's blessing Orst's sword is deflected by the creature's strange, rubbery flesh.

Victor, you would have to be underneath the qlippoth somehow to be flanking with the bird since it is currently above the opponent.

Victor bonks off the qlippoth, but Dolph finally makes contact with his mighty helmet only to feel the creature's flesh absorb the blow somehow without leaving a mark.

You annoy me.

Releasing the bird, the shoggti reaches out to Dolph with a pincered tentacle...

Red Tentacle, Entangled vs Dolph Touch AC 11: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 - 2 = 15
Wisdom damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

...and rips away a bit of the dwarf's sanity. It bites at the dwarf, then slams him again and again with heavy tentacles...

Red Bite, Entangled vs Dolph AC 17: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 14 - 2 = 13
Bite damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Red Tentacle, Entangled vs Dolph AC 17: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 2 = 13
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Red Tentacle, Entangled vs Dolph AC 17: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 2 = 18
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Red Tentacle, Entangled vs Dolph AC 17: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 2 = 22
Bludgeoning damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Red Grapple, Entangled vs Dolph CMD 19: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 20 - 2 = 29
Constrict damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

...and Dolph can't dodge all the attacks, finding himself being crushed by the qlippoth's horrific embrace.

Round 6! Bold may act!
Red (-86, Entangled 3/4, Grappling)
Robyyn
Dolph (-21, -1 Wis damage, Grappled)
Victor (-16)
Kronug (-3 Wis damage)
Bird (-19)
Elemental (-6)
Lis (-4 Wis damage)
Dewberry (-5)
Orst
Xilt

Environmental Effects:
- Moving through a map tile containing an edge of the river requires a Reflex saving throw to avoid falling - one for each square entered
- Ceiling is 15 ft above floor

What do you do?

Orst slows his adrenaline driven muscles down some and takes more measured swings no power attack. He takes two tried and true slices at the evil creature two handed.

slice one: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
sword dmg cold iron with smite: 1d10 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 6 = 18

slice two: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
sword dmg cold iron with smite: 1d10 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Again if evil outsider add an additional 6 damage to each hitting blow.

"Swing true for Justice."

Orst darts forward as the shoggti raises Dolph into the air, the light of the Inheritor shining fiercely around him. With a single mighty thrust, his sword pierces through the center of the qlippoth's tentacled form. The light around him swiftly floods the cavity even as oily, multicolored blood oozes out around the blade, and with a blaze of divine judgement, the qlippoth disintegrates into oversized pieces of calamari.

Out of combat! Damage Report:
Dolph (-21, -1 Wis damage)
Victor (-16)
Kronug (-3 Wis damage)
Bird (-19)
Lis (-4 Wis damage)
Dewberry (-5)

The roar of battle abruptly gives way to silence, broken only by the sound of running water and the Pathfinders' heavy breathing.

Go ahead and give me any restorative actions you might want to take in your next post, as well as which direction you would like to head next (West, Northeast, or Southeast).

What do you do?

Xilt visibly relaxes as the alien monstrosity is slain.

"By the gods that one was a meat grinder!"

He turns to the Paladin.

"That was a fine blow indeed Orst to slay the beat. Good job everyone. Perhaps Kronug would look at his body and around? I doubt his lair is far."

Xilt rouses Sammy from his stupor and asks him to stand guard.

"I will need a minute to recover my magical energies."

After pausing for a minute Xilt suggests proceeding North East.

Xilt will recover all three first level spells with pearls of power. He will then cast an extended Heroism(with quick silver +1 cl -duration) on himself. He will then use Fast Study(1 minute) to prepare his last open slot.

Sammy stands guard. His tongue actively tasting the air around them.

Lisianthus uses a scroll of lesser restoration.

Wisdom restored: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Dang.

She uses a second scroll.

Wisdom restored: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Dang again.

"I feel a little bleary still, but we have important work to do here."

She taps Dewberry with a wand.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"I think perhaps it would be better if I took flying form. Dolph, son of a shepherd, would you mind holding my wands and scrolls and things?"

Lisianthus focuses and her body seems to lose form, going smoky and then nearly transparent. She shrinks down into a much smaller creature.

"Don't worry, it's still me!"

Using Wild Shape: Elemental Body 1 to be a small air elemental. Lis has both the wild speech and natural spell feats.

Wait! I missed that I prepared lesser restoration today! One more time!

Wis restored: 1d4 ⇒ 1

lol

"I wonder if this beast really was the culprit for the trouble. Or is this just a case of wrong fiend in the wrong place at wrong time."

Orst has lesser restoration memorized. Don't know who needs it most.

I have 3 charges remaining on a scroll of lesser restoration. I'll have somebody use a charge on me. Happy to let remaining 2 casts if still needed after castings.

LR: 1d4 ⇒ 4

1 point of Wisdom damage has no in-game effect so no more ability score healing is needed. People please pick a direction so we can move forward.

Orst will cast lesser restoration on Dolph. "Take away the tortured thoughts plaguing this innocent supplicant."

restored wisdom: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Lisianthus extends a vaporous arm toward the southeast. "Let's go that way. Maybe that creature was protecting something."

I put an arrow on the map for clarity.

Xilt agrees as he puts away his spellbook. In preparation for battle he draws his rod of intensify. Sammy takes refuge in his master's backpack again with only his little head poking out the bag.

"Sure we can go towards the Southeast."

The Pathfinders press onward, descending stone steps to a large room filled with a massive pile of fallen rocks in the center. As Kronug rounds the corner, he spies an ancient set of metal shelves attached to a relatively-flat section of wall in the northeastern corner of the room, mostly turned to dust or broken from rockfalls. The half-elf also spies a tall humanoid figure with a black scarf wrapped around its face looking straight at him with dark, soulless eyes before the room suddenly turns pitch-black.

Alright, this is a bit tricky to represent on the slide, so bear with me. The grey area is darkness that cannot be seen through even with darkvision. However, the darkness is radiating much like light would, so it's not "dark-dark" around the corner where most of the Pathfinders are. If you have ideas for how to represent this more effectively, I'm all ears.

Round 1! Bold may act!
Xilt
??
Robyyn
Dolph
Victor
Lis
Dewberry
Orst
Kronug
Bird

Environmental Effects:
- Ceiling is 20 ft high
- Grey spread is impenetrable darkness, but walls block it

What do you do?

Xilt recalls the magical effect and mumbles aloud.

"Right it is like Deeper Darkness. Interesting."

Arcana: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33

"Kronug. Your Earth Elemental friend has tremorsense and earth glide. Very handy here for us now."

The plan is to summon a giant ball of water (Aqueous Orb) and have it block the passage way so we do not get jumped by this creature. In future rounds my character can try to go fishing for this creature with the ball. However my character cannot see there so I do not know if this possible. I am assuming that it is and I am placing the ball on the map. The Aqueous Orb will be Reflex DC 23. If it is not possible my character will simply be on delay.

Can the Aqueous Orb squeeze through the narrow passage way?
My thought is yes but if you rule that it cannot than I will not cast and just be on delay.

Sammy is on alert. He cannot see past the darkness but relies on his scent ability to tell his master if anyone approaches.

previous one would have poofed by now, happy to summon another though.

@Xilt, the orb looks good where it is. You'll need line of effect to both the starting and stopping position (and all points in between) to move it though.

In the darkness, Kronug hears light feet scampering over stones as something approaches.

Round 2! Bold may act!
??
Robyyn
Dolph
Victor
Lis
Dewberry
Orst
Kronug
Bird
Xilt

Environmental Effects:
- Ceiling is 20 ft high
- Grey spread is impenetrable darkness, but walls block it

What do you do?

I see Lis has daylight prepared, so I’ll wait to post Dolph’s action until she casts it, presumably

I will have to delay my action as well until after Lis acts in order to move the orb forward. Of course if I can see the creature before that for some reason I will come off delay and roll the orb over him. :)