M Elf Oracle (Ancient Lorekeeper) 14 | AC 33 T 21 FF 27 | HP [132/121] 121/121| F +17 R +18 W +16 | CMD 34 | Init +12/14 | Perc +21/23 lowlight vision, scent, darkvision, see in darkness, deaf | Spells (-, 6/8, 7/8, 3/8, 5/7, 6/7, 5/6, 4/4)
Quenly's buffs:
Before teleporting Quenly applies the following:
Hunter's Blessing: forest and evil outsiders. - this gives the whole party the followings sacred bonuses. +2 Bluff, Perception, Sense Motive, and Survival checks attempted against evil outsiders, +2 on attack rolls and damage rolls made against evil outsiders. +2 sacred bonus on initiative checks, Perception, Stealth, and Survival checks in forest terrain. Lastly, when tracking evil outsiders in forests, the targets can follow the tracks of such creatures untrained, even if the DC for the task is 11 or higher. This spell will hit the whole party including pets and lasts 11 hours.
I have placed a blank map on the slide show with a yellow square that represents the wizard's teleport area. Place yourselves however you want inside that square. The teleport area is ground-level only, so even if you are flying you will occupy the ground-level square.
Kramac, if you are mounted, just place your token on top of Beak's.
Quenly, I created a dragon token, but as long as it is in your square, leave it off of the map to avoid clutter.
Kindle, is Rosella corporeal, incorporeal, or unmanifested?
Sorry, had two days off and was using them to clean house.
After the briefing of information, Kindle Crow relaxes for a short period of time to recollect some spells he believes will be beneficial. After enough time of concentration, he then uses his magic to enhance Rosella for battle.
Buffs, Spells, and Preparation:
Knowing that his offensive magics may not be able to work against Demons, Kindle sets himself to using magic that can keep his allies going.
1st - Goodberry (2), Cure Light Wounds (2), Bristle, Sanctify Corpse 2nd - Barkskin, Bone Fists, Gusting Sphere, Gust of Wind, Calm Spirit 3rd - Badger's Ferocity, Soothing Mud, Greater Magic Fang, Resinous Skin, Speak with Dead 4th - Life Blast, Strong Jaw, Life Bubble (2) 5th - Air Walk (Communal), Breath of Life (2)
Casted on Rosella Lesser Metamagic Rod of Extend: Barkskin Lesser Metamagic Rod of Extend: Greater Magic Fang Lesser Metamagic Rod of Extend: Resinous Skin
"I got us all covered on food, death, the possible undead, and other tricks of the trade. Rose, you keep the big guys up front primed and ready when things get nasty."
If you prefer, Kindle can just prepare two life bubbles and two Breath of Lifes. @Quenly's Dragon How many Bark Skins do we want up then? I got another Lesser Metamagic Extend rod and can buff a few people with that. I also carry two pearls of power for 2nd level casting.
M Elf Oracle (Ancient Lorekeeper) 14 | AC 33 T 21 FF 27 | HP [132/121] 121/121| F +17 R +18 W +16 | CMD 34 | Init +12/14 | Perc +21/23 lowlight vision, scent, darkvision, see in darkness, deaf | Spells (-, 6/8, 7/8, 3/8, 5/7, 6/7, 5/6, 4/4)
kindle crow wrote:
@Quenly's Dragon How many Bark Skins do we want up then? I got another Lesser Metamagic Extend rod and can buff a few people with that. I also carry two pearls of power for 2nd level casting.
Most of us would benefit :) But I suggest holding something in reserve. I'll use Channel the Gift before you cast your 'last' barkskin, ie after you use up your second pearl. I'll use my spell in place of your Resinous Skin now so that you still have it available. I like Resinous Skin.
Quenly aids Kindle's magic, and finishes his own prep with a Bull's Strength on himself. He floats into the teleportation area, his dragon hiding under the hem of his be-shadowed robes.
Dragon (shadow conjuration draconic ally) | AC 15 T 14 FF 13 | HP 3/3 | F +5 R +5 W +4 (+4 vs mind affecting) SR12 | Init +2 | Perc +6, lowlight vision, darkvision, blindsense 60', see in darkness
Dragon will be stealthed as much as possible and will try to remain hidden in combat unless called upon. Its stealth mod in forests is +25 with Hunter's Blessing up. Happy to take 10 on stealth out of combat. Its flight speed is 60 so it can move at half speed and keep up with the party. Its primary role is telepathic interpreter and blindsense spotter.
Alright, 2 more castings of bark skin for our melee people, then Channel Gift for everyone else to get it also. Bonus is +3. Kindle and Rosella are placed.
You appear in a partially wooded hill with numerous rocky outcroppings, including one large stone spur that juts out from the hill to create a relatively flat surface. A shallow but swift-moving stream hugs the contour like a castle moat that separates the ascent from the twisted landscape that begins about 60 feet to the south. There, in a span of several dozen feet, the pristine wilderness transforms into Tanglebriar, a mass of pus-weeping trees, serrated bark, twisted nettles, and growling clouds of gnats.
Six elves stand on the flat stone, and they stand up in surprise at your sudden arrival. They call out in surprise, and draw their bows as one of them shouts, "Tric cythraul arall!".
Elven:
"Another demon trick!"
Before you have a chance to respond, the ground shakes, and a colossal creature emerges from the the woods!
For purposes of this combat, the scenario puts all of the elves in a single block, as they are a well-coordinated fighting unit. They will act on Initiative 15. Rolling a single initiative for Kramac and Beak since Kramac is mounted. Rolling separately for other companions. Expending Kramac's HA per his post.
The elves are wearing the insignia of the Uprooters, and are pointing their bows at you, despite the arrival of the giant bug. On your turn you can attempt a Knowledge (Nature) check to identify the bug.
Quenly, Flyndyngylyn, Shamak, and Rosella may act!
Shamak roars and begins to inspire the courage needed to face the battle in his companions, facing the centipede. As the performance starts, the half-orc uses magic words in his song to enhance the party even more.
Inspire courage and casting Good Hope on the pathfinders.
That +4 hit and damage / +2 to saves (+4 vs fear or charm), ability checks, and skill checks.
M Elf Oracle (Ancient Lorekeeper) 14 | AC 33 T 21 FF 27 | HP [132/121] 121/121| F +17 R +18 W +16 | CMD 34 | Init +12/14 | Perc +21/23 lowlight vision, scent, darkvision, see in darkness, deaf | Spells (-, 6/8, 7/8, 3/8, 5/7, 6/7, 5/6, 4/4)
Quenly groans a little as he employs the magic of the Lore Needle:
Questions: does it have Combat Reflexes (ie Feats)? Resistances, Immunities, Special Attacks, Saves
The following assumes the bug does not have Combat Reflexes - if it does, or if that die roll means Quenly doesn't know, then Quenly first casts Grace (swift action, no AoOs provoked by movement) and then the turn follows as below.
Quenly silently rises into the air climb at 45 degree angle, no fly check needed.
He faces the Uprooters and answers them in elvish whilst his dragon translates telepathically to the pathfinders everyone feel free to open the elvish spoilers
"Frodyr a chwiorydd, fi yw Quenlariel Saelgwath o'r Kyonin Lorekeepers! Rwy'n dod â chynghreiriaid yn erbyn y cythreuliaid, ar gais y Cadfridog Tenasi. Rydyn ni yma i ddod â chi a gweddill eich carfan adref. Ar gyfer Kyonin!"
elvish:
"Brothers and sisters, I am Quenlariel Saelgwath of the Kyonin Lorekeepers! I bring allies against the demons, at the behest of General Tenasi. We are here to bring you and the rest of your squad home. For Kyonin!"
With these words spoken, Quenly draws his bow and aims it at the giant centipede-thing. Then, with a single gesture, he invokes a blessing on the Uprooters.
Casting Blessing of Fervour on the elves - I believe I can also encompass myself, Kramac, Beak, Kindle and Rosella. If I've miscalculated the AoE, my primary targets are the Uprooters.
GM, I've assumed that Diplomacy with the Uprooters is not possible given we're in combat rounds.
Dragon (shadow conjuration draconic ally) | AC 15 T 14 FF 13 | HP 3/3 | F +5 R +5 W +4 (+4 vs mind affecting) SR12 | Init +2 | Perc +6, lowlight vision, darkvision, blindsense 60', see in darkness
Male Half-Orc M Half-Orc Normal AC: 36 Current AC: 36 T 14 FF 33 | HP 121/121| F +22 R +16 W +16 / +2 Heroism | CMD 28 | Init +5 | Perc +18(+4 On Beak)| Spells: Level 1 4/6 Level 2 5/5 Level 3 3/4 Level 4 0/1 | Bane 10/10 | Animal Focus 8/10 | Hunter Trick 4/7
Going to go ahead and post, assuming Quenly is correct about Hunter's Blessing.
Kramac wastes no time spurring Beak to glide along the ground, bringing them both within range to strike the monster before them. As they fly, Kramac's eyes narrow into cat-like slits. Just using fly for the movement speed - we'll end up standing on the ground at the end of the movement. Swift action to actuvate Animal Focus: Tiger for +2 dex.
Kramac will take the hit and AC bonuses from Blessing of Fervor.
Kramac's Current AC will be:
Vs. First Attack: 31 Base +1 (Animal focus:Tiger) + 2(Fervor) + 3(Combat Expertise) +2(Bodyguard) -2 (Broken Wing Gambit) = 37
Vs. Second and Third attacks: 31 Base +1 (Animal focus:Tiger) + 2(Fervor) + 3(Combat Expertise) +2(Bodyguard) = 39
Vs. All Others: 31 Base +1 (Animal focus:Tiger) + 2(Fervor) + 3(Combat Expertise) = 37
Beak's current AC will be:
Vs. First attack: 25 Base +3 (Barkskin) + 2 (Fervor) -2 (Broken Wing) = 28 to hit, but will be negated by mounted combat if it is not above a 37
Vs. All Others: 25 Base +3 (Barkskin) +2 (Fervor) = 30
Quenly:
1 - You can include yourself in the BoF if you drop down to 15' instead of 20'.
2 - As it happens, this scenario does allow for a standard action Diplomacy check with the Uprooters. You would have to do that instead of casting, or wait until next round.
3 - This is a variant Juggernaut. You rolled well enough for one category of information. Your first question was about Combat Reflexes, so I will tell you it does not have that; other special abilities include Trample and Poison. You also suspect it has some sort of Fiendish taint, but would not be able to guess what specifically.
All: Quenly pointed out in the discussion thread that I missed Hunter's Blessing in your init rolls. Everyone except Kindle will act before the centipede.
Kramac and Beak dash out as Shamak and Quenly cast spells. Both hit, but find that the immense bug has amazingly tough skin. DR reduces the damage from both hits.
M Elf Oracle (Ancient Lorekeeper) 14 | AC 33 T 21 FF 27 | HP [132/121] 121/121| F +17 R +18 W +16 | CMD 34 | Init +12/14 | Perc +21/23 lowlight vision, scent, darkvision, see in darkness, deaf | Spells (-, 6/8, 7/8, 3/8, 5/7, 6/7, 5/6, 4/4)
Thanks GM. I will certainly prefer to go for Diplomacy before the spellcasting then - this may drop Kramac and Beak's attack rolls by 2. I will stay at 20' elevation since I'm not casting yet.
Since I already made my 'speech' I'll go ahead and roll the diplomacy.
Rosella floats in a skipping fashion towards Kramac. When she is adjacent to him, she attacks the bug by whipping her arms in a rush of Ectoplasmic energy, unleashing a powerful wailing warcry as she does.
Swift Action Battle Cry:
Benefit: A number of times per day equal to your Charisma bonus, you can let out a battle cry as a swift action. When you do, allies within 30 feet who can hear you gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against fear. This effect lasts for 1 minute.
If an ally is under the effect of this feat and fails a saving throw, she can choose to end the battle cry’s effect on her to reroll the failed save against a fear effect. The ally must take the result of the reroll, even if it’s lower. Each ally can use this effect only once per use of this feat.
@GM, KramacIf the opening strike hits, Beak gets an attack as a swift action.
With Barkskin, I believe my AC should be 30 now...
Seeing the Uprooters yelling and pointing their bows at them, Flyn screams out in Elven, "Olemme ystäviä! Kenraali Tenasi lähetti meidät auttamaan sinua!"
Translation from Elven:
"We are friends! General Tenasi sent us to aide you!"
Diplomacy:1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1d4 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 + (4) = 27(Includes +2 mod from Shamak and my 1d4 bonus from my Grand Lodge Pin)
Seeing the size of the behemoth and sensing its proximity is not ideal for ranged combat, Flyn retreats back 25' to get more room to fire his bow, hopping over the small stream...
Acrobatics:1d20 + 25 ⇒ (7) + 25 = 32
Pointing to the trees, Flyn says, "Archimedes, flee!"
Female N Kitsune, always in human form (auburn hair, freckles, dreamily observing and sometimes looking a little bit crazy) | Swashbuckler 1 / Magus 15 | Low-light vision | Speed 30ft, Fly 60ft | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Lucky Horses. 1/1 | HP 209/209 | Normal: AC 24 T 19 FF 16 | CMB +25 (Disarm, Trip, Sunder), CMD 28 | F +22, R +22, W +15 | Empower 1/1 | Quicken 1/1| FreeMove 4/4 | Panache 9/9 | Arcane Pool/Ring 11+4/13+4 | Black Blade Pool 4/4 | Concentr. reroll 2/2 | Chaldira reroll 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 | Flight 15/15 | Init +9 | Perc +26, SM +21, Bluff (Deceive) +28, Dipl. (Convince) +28 | Active cond: Ablative barrier, invisibility, fly, Defending bones
Setare sees the Uprooters and first draws her Scimitar and then shouts in common.
"Oh it is so good to see that you Uprooters are well! We were just in Kyonin and were sent here to find you all and bring you back!"
Diplomacy:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
Standard diplomacy. Move action to draw Scimitar and then she takes a 5 ft step forward.
Swift action: Spend one point of Arcane Pool to turn her Black Blade Scimitar +2 into a keen +3 weapon for 10 rounds.
In case Zaarah is attacked she uses 'Opportune Parry' and parries by expending an AoO to parry and spends a panache point (so if the attack roll of tshe opponent is lower than Zaarah's parry then the opponent does not hit and Zaarah could potentially Riposte)
Opportune Parry:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28
In case Zaarah successfully parries she uses 'Riposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her.
OK, altering Quenly's action. Without BoF, Kramac's attack misses, though Beak's does hit.
As Quenly calls out to the Uprooters in tongue, some of them lower their bows, through several are still aiming at you. Partial success, you can continue to make checks.
Flyn and Zaarah add their voices, and another of the archers looks at him, lowering his own bow. More partial success, still haven't completely convinced them, though.
Rosella moves over and strikes at the bug. Her ectopasm hits, but doesn't seem to penetrate its hide. Damage is completely stopped by DR. Does that affect the ability that gives Beak an attack? (What is that, by the way?)
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The centipede lets out a shrill shriek as it moves forward, attempting to crush everyone in its path.
Trample time! Quenly and the dragon are high enough to avoid the trample, everyone else has to make a choice. As the attack comes in, you can either
A) Make an reflex save to dodge. On success you will take half damage.
B) Forgo the save to take an Attack of Opportunity. You are at -4 to this attack.
I need everyone to make either the save or the AoO, then I will roll the trample damage.
Damage is completely stopped by DR. Does that affect the ability that gives Beak an attack? (What is that, by the way?)
@GM RinaldoIt is called Opening Strike, and it is a Kindness Phantom Ability. The only requirements is that I hit and my intended recipient has a Swift or Immediate action available. Damage is irrelevant.
Opening Strike (Su): As a standard action, the phantom can make a melee attack against a foe. If this attack hits, the spiritualist designates one ally threatening that enemy. This ally can make a single attack at his full base attack bonus against that enemy as an immediate action.
Reflex Save:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Assuming the trample is not Magic and is not Slashing?
OK, everyone tried to dodge except Beak; the only success was Flyn, who will take half damage. Everyone else takes full: Trample:6d6 + 28 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 2, 3, 1) + 28 = 41
As the great beast rolls over the party, everyone with more than two legs tries to dodge, but it is just too big.
Beak and Kramac manage to score another pair of hits, but once again find its hide very difficult to penetrate.
Seeing Quenly fly up just before the attack, one of the elves cries out, "Yr un hwnnw yw'r cythraul! Mynnwch ef!"
While Flyn avoided the worst of the trampling, he still has to catch his breath before unleashing an assault of cold iron into the belly of the beast at point blank range...
Male Half-Orc M Half-Orc Normal AC: 36 Current AC: 36 T 14 FF 33 | HP 121/121| F +22 R +16 W +16 / +2 Heroism | CMD 28 | Init +5 | Perc +18(+4 On Beak)| Spells: Level 1 4/6 Level 2 5/5 Level 3 3/4 Level 4 0/1 | Bane 10/10 | Animal Focus 8/10 | Hunter Trick 4/7
No idea if Quenly is planning to cast Blessing of Fervor again this round - Kramac will delay until after him just in case. If he does, Kramac will elect to take the extra attack.
Kramac suffers the full brunt of the Centipede's rush forward. Undeterred, Kramac maneuvers Jino into position, then leaps from the saddle and unleashes a withering salvo of strikes.
5-Foot step on Jino, followed by a swift dismount then full attack with Flurry. Swift action to activate bane.
"Ahhh.. That really hurt." Kindle looks to be in a lot of pain, the pumpkin smile he usually bears now cracked and frowning.
He takes a shift backwards Woodland stride prevents growth and underbrush from heeding any movement. He then concentrates on a spell to make everyone else hit the beast harder.
Description
These plain gray leather gloves grant a +5 competence bonus on Spellcraft checks and concentration checks made to cast a spell defensively. Both gloves must be worn for the magic to be effective.
Rosella moves closer to Kindle, then quickly places a hand upon the Pumpkin Vine Leshy.
Swift Action: Lay on Hands:4d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 1, 6) = 13
Using the cover of allies with every step, she moves back to the front and into melee.
"Bring me back if it doesn't go well." She sadly smiles at her friend.
Opening Strike: Dex+BAB+Wep Focus+Greater Magic Fang+Battle Cry+Inspire Courage:1d20 + 17 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 4 = 27 Opening Strike Damage+Greater Magic Fang+Inspire Courage:1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 4 = 10 If 27 hits, Opening Strike will benefit Beak for another attack at full power.
Etheric Healing:
Source: Psychic Anthology
Kindness Phantom Power; Etheric Healing (Su): When the spiritualist reaches 7th level, the phantom gains the lay on hands ability with an effective paladin level equal to its Hit Dice. The phantom can use this ability on the spiritualist as a swift action.
Flyn fires off several arrows, all but one connecting. Unfortunately, even cold iron doesn't seem to be enough to pierce the creature's hide completely. Fortunately, Flyn is trained to cluster his arrows, and the effect seems helpful.
Kramac and Beak then begin a flurry of swings, bites, and scratches. Centipede legs go flying and pieces of flesh embed themselves in everyone nearby as the two rip a hole through the giant bug.
Nothing past Kramac's attack was required. Between him and Flyn, you did double its hit points even after deducting the DR. Adjust your actions to conserve resources if you see fit. COMBAT OVER! :)
The last of the elves lowers their bow, and one of the group steps to the edge of the rock they are standing on. She calls out in Common, "I apologize for initially thinking you were an enemy. A tired mind plays the best tricks, and we are quite weary from our ordeal here. Did the General truly send you to extract us?"
Female N Kitsune, always in human form (auburn hair, freckles, dreamily observing and sometimes looking a little bit crazy) | Swashbuckler 1 / Magus 15 | Low-light vision | Speed 30ft, Fly 60ft | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Lucky Horses. 1/1 | HP 209/209 | Normal: AC 24 T 19 FF 16 | CMB +25 (Disarm, Trip, Sunder), CMD 28 | F +22, R +22, W +15 | Empower 1/1 | Quicken 1/1| FreeMove 4/4 | Panache 9/9 | Arcane Pool/Ring 11+4/13+4 | Black Blade Pool 4/4 | Concentr. reroll 2/2 | Chaldira reroll 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 | Flight 15/15 | Init +9 | Perc +26, SM +21, Bluff (Deceive) +28, Dipl. (Convince) +28 | Active cond: Ablative barrier, invisibility, fly, Defending bones
Zaarah is completely shocked by the power of the beast but even more so by the onslaught of his companions!
”This was incredible! You guys are just unbelievable! How did you do this? It was so strong ... it was so tough?! I really have a lot to learn Master Flyn ... “ she says in thoughts.
She then looks at the elves.
”Can you now pretty, pretty, pretty please stop shooting arrows?!?“ she says in a strangely sweet voice!
Kindle draws a wand of Cure Light Wounds and gets to work patching up himself, Rosella, and anyone else who needs it.
Kindle 5 Charges:5d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 2, 6, 2, 8) + 5 = 25 Rosella 5 Charges:5d8 + 5 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 7, 7) + 5 = 27 Roll your own amount if you need patching up.
M Elf Oracle (Ancient Lorekeeper) 14 | AC 33 T 21 FF 27 | HP [132/121] 121/121| F +17 R +18 W +16 | CMD 34 | Init +12/14 | Perc +21/23 lowlight vision, scent, darkvision, see in darkness, deaf | Spells (-, 6/8, 7/8, 3/8, 5/7, 6/7, 5/6, 4/4)
Quenly glides over to the lead Uprooter and faces her. His dragon comes out of hiding and rests upon his shoulder.
"I am more gravely injured by the failure of an elf to recognise a Lorekeeper than I would have been had that arrow struck me. But my companions below were needlessly hurt as a result of your doubt. You are the elite Uprooters? Kyonin's finest? Yes, the General sent us to extract you; where are the rest of you?"
Quenly chooses to speak aloud and in Common, in order that all hear the disappointment and shame that he feels at the failure of his fellow elves.
Flyn, wiping off the bits of bug guts and other various parts off of himself, nods to Kramac. ”It’s good to be fighting by your side again, my friend; you still pack quite the punch. Great way to start off a mission, eh?”
Checking on the others, the ranger says, ”Is everyone OK? I also have a healing wand...or I can operate anyone else’s, if needed...”
He retrieves his wand and taps himself a few times to get back to full health...
CLW:4d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 3, 3, 8) + 3 = 22
Looking up into the trees, he summons his owl. ”Archimedes, come!” The bird flies gracefully and lands on his shoulder...
Turning towards the Uprooters, he mutters, ”Give ‘em hell, Quenly...”
oof High level scenarios are rough on the ol' wand charge count...
To Flynn,
Kramac and Beak can be quite fearsome! Not as fearsome as we would be if Kiboko was here as well! Every time we meet, your arrows are more accurate and more deadly. Even though you may not worship him, your continual improvement embodies the highest ideal of Kurgess!
After healing himself and Beak, Kramac interjects into the conversation while wiping the largest bits of bug goo and guts off of his armor.
Do not be so hard on our new friends Quenly! They have been through quite the ordeal - caution is wise for them! And none of us are any worse for the wear!
To the Elves,
As Quenly says, we are here to extract you. Is this all of your number, or are there additional scouts in the woods we should go gather up as well?
The leader of the elves stares Quenly down, saying, "You spend several nights with little supplies in this forsaken place, and see if you don't jump at every sudden appearance. We have demons specifically using illusions and charms to wear us down, so Stand. Down."
As Zaarah and Rosella try to smooth things over, she settles down a bit, and addresses Kramac, giving Quenly a cold shoulder.
"My name is Cecilla, and this is what remains of my squad. Three of our number have died. Even worse, our captain, Lanverel, and four others have been captured."
One of the Uprooters has been staring at the collapsed form of the juggernaut. He steps up to Cecilla and whispers to her. She looks over, then jumps down. She walks up to one of the severed legs, and removes a belt from around it. "This is Captain Lanverel's magic belt. Fihralaz must have placed it on this creature before sending it to find us, as yet another taunt."
"I would like to have Lanverel and the others back, or at least know their fate. However, we are weakened by our time here, and might not survive another trek through the tainted jungle. What exactly were your instructions on coming here?"
