Standing atop the bridge and fighting his way across, Shevar turns to the expedition. Despite the dire situation, he smiles. “Don’t lose hope, Pathfinders! Keep fighting on! We must stop—” he begins, but the words catch in his throat. Without warning, an undead monstrosity materializes behind him. In a swift and cruel motion, the beast lashes out with a jagged spine of bone, piercing Shevar’s heart. The creature lifts the venture-captain’s body and carelessly drops him off the bridge into the river of blood below.
@all You need to be at the bottom of the chasm, which is 50 feet deep with stone walls.
Only if you fly or have a climb speed could you move up or on the wall.
The Cavalier seems to lost control of his mount and falls from his horse!
While Varian casts a spell that give him the ability to see the Gakis.
GM rolls:
Reflex DC16:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14Where?:1d8 ⇒ 7
Round 1 (bold may act) - Inspire Courage +2 -
Roan
Ennemies
Khellec
Varian - See Invisibility -
Zephyr
Auguste - Mage Armor -[/b]
Glowing with holy light, Ollysta pauses for a moment to rally the Pathfinders. “This will be the hour of our glory, Pathfinders! We strike against the Whispering Tyrant!” She turns her gaze to a spectral dragon circling overhead. The dragon unleashes a wall of negative energy, dissolving Pathfinders where they stand. With steely resolve, Ollysta charges toward the dragon, running on the air. “By Sarenrae’s light, begone!” she cries, as her longsword connects with its wispy form. A gaping hole appears in its chest as holy energy burns away its corrupted body. The dragon rounds on Ollysta, tearing into her with an onslaught of teeth, claws, and razor-edged wings. Ollysta’s wounds are mortal, but the paladin isn’t finished. Her sacred longsword is just as unrelenting as the dragon’s attack. With a triumphant blow, she decapitates the dragon. Its body collapses into a ball of purifying light. The same light envelops Ollysta’s shattered form. As her strength fades, expression of pure serenity crosses her face. With a sigh, she closes her eyes for the last time. She drifts to the ground, landing gently on her back.
Male Half-Elf Transmuter 7 (Core) | HP 47/58 | AC 13/12/11 | F +10, R +7, W +9 (+2 vs. enchantments, +1 vs. divine spells) | CMD 15 | Init +6 | Perc +3 | Active Conditions:
Male Half-Elf Transmuter 7 (Core) | HP 47/58 | AC 13/12/11 | F +10, R +7, W +9 (+2 vs. enchantments, +1 vs. divine spells) | CMD 15 | Init +6 | Perc +3 | Active Conditions:
(Heroism active, +2 to saves and atk)AC 20 (FF:19); Fort +6; Ref +8; Will +5 (extra +4 vs sonic & language)(extra +1 when surprised/flat footed (included in FF))(extra +1 vs evil outsiders); resist cold/4; ; Init +1; Perception -2;(+1 cmd vs grapple)
Khellek, finding himself in the very uncomfortable situation of being toe to toe with an enemy, concentrates on offering further advice.
"Umm. now remember, students, when faced with a large number of foes, we should follow the tactics that the forth phalanx of the legion took when they took to the fields of Yissen against the necromancer Qua Bath...Don't break ranks and keep your backs to safety. "
Continues inspire courage.
With his wand he taps Zephyr, intending to heal the elf.
CLW:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Venture-Captain Jorsal of Lauterbury raises a banner, calling out to the expedition’s medics. “Pathfinders, the brave heroes leading the charge need your help. They cannot be allowed to fall before the Whispering Tyrant’s servants! Come with me, and let us tend to their wounds so they may fight on!”Players, you can send your Medic Aid Characters on this mission.
HP 45+0/47(+10); Reroll @+4 1/1;SPELLS: Lvl 1 5/8; Lvl 2: 2/6; Lay on hands (2d6) 0/1; CLW wand available 44/50 Gnome CORE Sorcerer-5: AC 13 (17 mage armor); Fort +5; Ref +4; will +3; Perc +7; Init +1;
"Ohh, I can totally help out!" says the brightly coloured little gnome at the back of the group.
"Polly has been telling me all about how she heals people, and I think I have it worked out. And if not... I have a wand!"
help?:3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 2) = 8Or maybe she trips over. Str 6 paladins... there is a reason they are uncommon. My aid characters have not proved especially helpful.
Male Half-Elf Transmuter 7 (Core) | HP 47/58 | AC 13/12/11 | F +10, R +7, W +9 (+2 vs. enchantments, +1 vs. divine spells) | CMD 15 | Init +6 | Perc +3 | Active Conditions:
Unfortunately for both Prisim and Valrak they both find themselves in a dire position. Cut from the main group of Pathfinder, behind enemies line...
They could only hope for their comrades to win...
And Roan falls unconscious in the hands of the two Gaki, ready to feast upon his corpse.
The last Gaki attacks August, getting out of his invisibility and hits twice the Pathfinder, scratching him.
The Dullahan attacks Zephyr as his horse. His first strike is well placed, but the second one miss completely. The fiendish horse hits both time the wizard, now elemental.
(Heroism active, +2 to saves and atk)AC 20 (FF:19); Fort +6; Ref +8; Will +5 (extra +4 vs sonic & language)(extra +1 when surprised/flat footed (included in FF))(extra +1 vs evil outsiders); resist cold/4; ; Init +1; Perception -2;(+1 cmd vs grapple)
Khelelk keeps up the advice, reaching out with his want to try and heal the dead creature before him.
touch attack:1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22 CLW:1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 2 = 11Oddly, I *think* the inspire should work on this, as a touch attack is required.
Male Half-Elf Transmuter 7 (Core) | HP 47/58 | AC 13/12/11 | F +10, R +7, W +9 (+2 vs. enchantments, +1 vs. divine spells) | CMD 15 | Init +6 | Perc +3 | Active Conditions:
(Heroism active, +2 to saves and atk)AC 20 (FF:19); Fort +6; Ref +8; Will +5 (extra +4 vs sonic & language)(extra +1 when surprised/flat footed (included in FF))(extra +1 vs evil outsiders); resist cold/4; ; Init +1; Perception -2;(+1 cmd vs grapple)
Khellek spots a nearby team of pathfinders.
"Help! Help! Scholar in need!"
A nearby cleric does what he can for the badly damaged group.
healing:4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 6, 2) = 12
(Heroism active, +2 to saves and atk)AC 20 (FF:19); Fort +6; Ref +8; Will +5 (extra +4 vs sonic & language)(extra +1 when surprised/flat footed (included in FF))(extra +1 vs evil outsiders); resist cold/4; ; Init +1; Perception -2;(+1 cmd vs grapple)
I was using the aid token in my "Scholar in need" post above. But it looks like I skipped the text where it actually mechanically said I was using it. Sorry about that.
A flurry of Pathfinders descends on the battlefield, darting between the undead. With medicine and magic, they repair your injuries. The Medic Mission was successful!
GMs, the Medic Mission Success condition on page 26 is in effect.
Thanks to the Pathfinders medic aids, all around you, you get healed!
Heal:6d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 6, 1, 2, 1) = 19
Roan recovers some colors and tries to get out Grapple:1d20 ⇒ 2 but fails again.
The Gakis continue to feast on Roan and he quickly goes back into unconsciousness ...
The one fighting August tries to bite and claw the rogue. Its bite hits deeply August's neck and stays on him Grapple while one of his claw finds a weak spot and wounds the human.
The Dulhaan calls back a horse! Who attacks Khellec after his master mounts it. But the fiendish horse miss both its attacks.
Khellec is able to see some of the Dullahan wounds are closing.
The river pulses negative energy, wounding the horse but healing the undead.
Male Half-Elf Transmuter 7 (Core) | HP 47/58 | AC 13/12/11 | F +10, R +7, W +9 (+2 vs. enchantments, +1 vs. divine spells) | CMD 15 | Init +6 | Perc +3 | Active Conditions:
(Heroism active, +2 to saves and atk)AC 20 (FF:19); Fort +6; Ref +8; Will +5 (extra +4 vs sonic & language)(extra +1 when surprised/flat footed (included in FF))(extra +1 vs evil outsiders); resist cold/4; ; Init +1; Perception -2;(+1 cmd vs grapple)
Khellek carefully steps beneath the floating Varian, tapping August with his wand to try and keep the monk in the fight.
"We have what they lost August. Remember that and never lose heart!"
Pathfinders! Your valiant efforts in the Black Caverns have met with success! The holy relic of the goddess Chaldira Zuzaristan responds immediately to your presence, granting luck to the entire expedition!
GMs, the The Relic Recovered condition on page 27 is in effect.
(Heroism active, +2 to saves and atk)AC 20 (FF:19); Fort +6; Ref +8; Will +5 (extra +4 vs sonic & language)(extra +1 when surprised/flat footed (included in FF))(extra +1 vs evil outsiders); resist cold/4; ; Init +1; Perception -2;(+1 cmd vs grapple)
Pathfinders! Thanks to your efforts, the Whispering Tyrant’s ritual is starting to falter. Necromantic energy from throughout Gallowspire is draining to the Pillar in an attempt to maintain the ritual, and you’re still gaining ground.
The Ritual Disturbed condition on page 27 is in effect.
Relic Recovered: all PCs at all tables gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks for the remainder of the scenario.
Ritual Disturbed: Necromantic energy drains away from Gallowspire. The negative energy departs from the river of blood, and it can no longer damage the PCs or bolster the channel resistance of undead creatures.
Between Zephyr's rays and Varian's fireball, all the Gaki are destroyed!
Freed, August turns to the headless cavalier hitting twice, as Khellec make him more Heroic.
The Cavalier attacks the one who help his comrade the most and target Khellec, in two swift strike, the old mentor falls unconscious 33 damages, + 13 from a crit. If you don't falls the horse will hit you for 6 and 6 damages
Round4 (bold may act) - +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks -
Dullahan -21HP
Fiendish Horse -11HP
Gaki Y DEAD
Gaki G DEAD
Gaki B DEAD
Roan -49HP/-9CON - Grapple - Dead
Khellec -46HP - Uncounscious - Bleeding
Varian - See Invisibility -
Zephyr -7HP -Small Air Elemental -
Auguste -12HP/-1CON - Mage Armor - Fly - Heroism -
(Heroism active, +2 to saves and atk)AC 20 (FF:19); Fort +6; Ref +8; Will +5 (extra +4 vs sonic & language)(extra +1 when surprised/flat footed (included in FF))(extra +1 vs evil outsiders); resist cold/4; ; Init +1; Perception -2;(+1 cmd vs grapple)
Is Khellek bleeding, or just unstable and losing hp from that? Second question, I have a boon that gives me DR for a short period of time( Werewolfs resilience), but doesn't state what type of action it is to use it. Can I activate it against that critical? I'll still be unconscious, but less close to dead.
Male Half-Elf Transmuter 7 (Core) | HP 47/58 | AC 13/12/11 | F +10, R +7, W +9 (+2 vs. enchantments, +1 vs. divine spells) | CMD 15 | Init +6 | Perc +3 | Active Conditions:
Zephyr is thankful for the healing, as it delays his having to swoop down and let this temporary body take hits in August's stead. He seeks to eliminate the possibility entirely with more fire.
Scorching Ray vs. Dullahan:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 SR Check:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 Damage:4d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 6, 2) = 13
Scorching Ray vs. Dullahan:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 SR Check:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27 Damage:4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 1) = 6
The poor fiendish horse is unable to avoid the pit and falls down with its cavalier and died when falling.
The Dullahan is able to jump out of his horse in time but is on the bottom of the pit.
At last, the ritual reaches a critical point, With the ritual’s anchoring stones disrupted and its guardians slain, the Pillar struggles in vain to stop its magic from collapsing. The Pillar trembles, and a psychic scream echoes through the minds of everyone within Gallowspire. The lasts wisps of magic drift away from the pillar’s surface, filling the room with a quiet fog. The taste of corruption fades from the air.
Utter silence falls, as if all the air in Gallowspire has been drawn away by the inhalation of some massive being. But the peace does not last for long. The stillness is broken a moment later by a titanic crack. Fissures form in the walls, and the ground shifts. Silently, a pitch-black nothingness begins to ooze forth from the newly formed cracks in the walls, floors, and ceilings. The cracks spread with supernatural speed, reaching out like grasping fingers to tear the dungeons to pieces. In the Black Caverns, small rocks begin to rain down from above. Gallowspire is falling apart!
GMs, please apply the Speeding Up the Encounters conditions on page 16 and finish up your encounter quickly.
