Zarrah fights through the acid tentacles of the ooze, slicing and dicing and leaving copies of her sigil along the things mass. She proves too powerful for the thing and it collpases.
Viret bolsters Kawhen with divine blessings.
Uldar manages to break free of the cage! He and Kahwen manage to hack away at the already damaged bone creature. It collapses in a heap.
Hearing the call to action, the agents press further into the spire!
The silence of this room is pervasive, pressing in on the ears of anyone entering. Broad stairways to the east and west lead to landings with statues of terrifying gods of death.
As the brave agents stare into the darkness, the light from Zarrah's stone and Viret's light spell show into the hall. Suddenly, the party feels a terrible presence weigh on them like a heavy blanket. Uldar's eyes go wide as he stares into the darkness...
Uldar:
You see a form streak from the darkness coming straight toward you. Your fellow agents do not seem to react or see this form. As it gets closer, you recognize it. From one of your worst nightmares!Make a WILL save.
Kahwen:
As you enter the hall you hear something, whispers in the back of your mind. You are able to make out what the whispers say.
***ROUND 1***
Uldar
Zaarah
Kahwen
Viret
Ok, Uldar please make your save and wait to post until I resolve the save. The rest of you can take a round of action. Go!
[Init +9, Per +20, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 13th [HP 68/68, AC 27(25) |ff 19(17) |t 21(19), Fort +9(7), Ref +21(19), Will +9(7),] CMD 28
GM:
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"Huzzah!" Kahwen shouts as the two fiendish foes are destroyed.
"You're very powerful, Companions. I fear what would happen were I not travelling with you," he comments.
Before they move on, he asks Pierre to use Kahwen's wand of cure light wounds on him.
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
After the last combat Zaarah cast another shocking grasp and holds the charge. She uses her 3rd pearl of power to get her spell back.
“I am not powerful... we might all die! I have not heard back from Crowe and Enora!“
Zaarah casts mirror image and as swift action makes her sword a keen +3 Scimitar.
mirrOr images :0 + 1d4 + 2 ⇒ 0 + (3) + 2 = 5
Opportune Parry & Riposte: 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 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33
In case Zaarah successfully parries she uses 'Riposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her.
Uldar's eyes nearly bulge out of her head...he grips his weapon tightly...
Uldar:
The creature from your nightmare attacks you. Fear grips you tightly as you do everything to repel the attack! Uldar feels the thing drain his very strength. Uldar takes 1 point STR damage and must make a full attack targeting the creature. Make another WILL save at the end of the your turn.
Zarrah, Viret and Kahwen:
Uldar howls and begins to swing his blade violently in the air, as if attacking something that is not there.
Zarrah draws forth phantom images of herself and empowers her blade.
Zaarah:
As she watches Uldar, she believes his action may be explained by a spell she remembers from her studies.Also, how do you cast Mirror Image as swift action?
Kawhen hands Pierre a wand who uses its power to heal the tengu.
From the shadows, tow forms emerge, floating as they glide toward the party, each cloaked in grey billowing hooded robes. They reach for Zarrah..she bats one of the icy claws aside while the other misses. She lands a clever riposte cutting through the ghostly robe.
Meanwhile, Uldar's mount bucks and wheels at the presence of the figures. Uldar needs to make a ride check.
As the wraiths converge, the darkness of the hall seems to come alive! A rolling cloud of black shadows and screaming ghostly mouths emerges from the black. It glides toward the party with unreal speed. It reaches a tentacle to Uldar. Uldar has enough wherewithal to dodge the thing, but just narrowly.
***ROUND 2***
Darkness
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Uldar (-1 STR) needs WILL save
Zaarah (-18)
Kahwen Viret
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wraith blue (-?)
wraith red
Meanwhile, Grundar and Marduk lend their muscle to the cause. Their aid is crucial, but the coast heavy. They are each injured and out of the fight. Each character is injured but can heal for 9 PP at the end of the scenario.
Male Human Taldan evoker 7 NG Init +3; Senses Perception +10 Defense AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 17 hp 58 Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +7
Watching the rolling having raced to catch up to the group, I cannot help but sense true foreboding. Not quite sure of the predicament I cast Protection from Evil on myself with my blade at the ready and taking comfort in the protection offered by my sapphire guardian.
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
Hi GM, she cast mirror image as a standard action and as a swift action empowered her scimitar by spending 1 arcane pool point.
I am also sorry that i forgot that we are still injured. Would there be a chance to assume that we healed our wounds after the last encounter? It all happened so fast. If yes: CLW 4 charges:4d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6, 3, 3) + 4 = 18
"Uldar, this is a spell effect! You are fighting an imaginary being!" Zaarah shouts.
GM, I believe the big shadow has to cope with cover with its reach attacks.
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Opportune Parry & Riposte: 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)
HASTE BUFF FOR EVERYBODY:
When making a full attack action, a hasted creature may make one extra attack with one natural or manufactured weapon. The attack is made using the creature’s full base attack bonus, plus any modifiers appropriate to the situation.
A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
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Then regular attacks incl. HASTE with her scimitar during spell combat full attack on the wraith. She is still holding the SG charg.
In case any attack hits: Shocking grasp, intensified without level increase due to traits, electricity damage :8d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 5, 1, 2, 1, 4) = 24
HASTE action with Keen Scimitar Black Blade +3 attack roll, spell combat :1d20 + 18 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 18 - 2 + 1 = 35 Scimitar Black Blade +3, Dex mod +6, Damage roll :1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
It is going on my nerves that we are encountering beings that are immune to crits. ;-)
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Primary action with Keen Scimitar Black Blade +3 attack roll, spell combat :1d20 + 18 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 18 - 2 + 1 = 20 Scimitar Black Blade +3, Dex mod +6, Damage roll :1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
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Secondary action with Keen Scimitar Black Blade +3 attack roll :1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 13 - 2 + 1 = 23 Scimitar Black Blade +3, Dex mod +6, Damage roll :1d6 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
[Init +9, Per +20, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 13th [HP 68/68, AC 27(25) |ff 19(17) |t 21(19), Fort +9(7), Ref +21(19), Will +9(7),] CMD 28
Kahwen can't do anything from where he is so he tries to move to someplace where he can do something.
"Excuse me, Friend Zaarah," he says as he moves past her.
He keeps going, jumping and twisting to get over the shadowy figure in front of him and get behind it.
Acrobatics to avoid AoO:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21
Acrobatics to move through opponent's square:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (16) + 20 = 36
I assume that provoked but didn't stop me. If that's not correct, move me back to where I started.
He then slices at the one now between him and Zaarah.
If it can be affected by Sneak Attack the damage is below and I'll apply the Disorient Debilitating Strike so it has a -2 to hit in general and a -4 to hit Kahwen. If it can also be affected by Bleed (I doubt it) then it takes 4 Bleed.
Uldar swings away as he fights his personal nightmare! Amazingly, he manages to calm his steed while he fights but the creature still attempts to pull away from the apparitions! One more point STR damage and must use full attack next round as well as ride check and make another will save.
Zarrah unleashes a burst of spell and blade, quickening the party and slicing at the wraith before her. Her blade and spell pour through the evil thing but yet it stands.
Kahwen springs in1to action! He attempts to flip past the wraith but it manages to extend a ghostly bone claw at the tengu. It just misses the nimble bird. Kahwen then easily slips behind it and goes to work, giving it a good stab. He finishes off the wraith.
Pierre bolsters the party with divine protections and studies the situation. Pierre can look at the spoiler for Zaarah's spellcraft check from the previous post.
Suddenly, a human in robes runs into the hall. A fellow agent separated from the main force no doubt. He reaches into his arcane powers and brings forth magical protections for the party.
The remaining wraith attacks Zaarah. It's claw reaches through her armor and she is wracked with a bone chilling cold! [ooc]The wraith attempts to drain your life force! Make a CON save.
The cloud of darkness raises above the ground and hovers near the ceiling of the room some 10 feet in the air. It extends another tendril, this time at Kahwen. It reaches out! The tendril slams into Kahwen. His mind screams as the creature drains his very life force! 24 damage plus 3 points WIS drain.
***ROUND 3***
Darkness
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Uldar (-2 STR) needs FORT save
Zaarah (-2) needs CON save
Kahwen (-24, - 3 WIS)
Viret Arklore
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wraith red
Party up! Note the black cloud is 10 feet in the air.
Male Human Taldan evoker 7 NG Init +3; Senses Perception +10 Defense AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 17 hp 58 Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +7
Having caught up, I can feel the magical energies that further bolster me. My eyes narrow on the potential threats and I unleash a barrage of Magic-Missiles on what looks like a wraith like creature a mere 15 feet to my immediate front.
MM spell damage on what I think at least is a wraith:4d4 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 1) + 4 + 3 = 16
I then ready my defenses with my very keen blade raised in an interlocking grip, prepared to strike as i seem to talk to the sapphire colored breastplate that covers me and might seem to actually move a bit.
Hello my good fellows....sorry no time for introductions at the moment but be rest assured I am no friend of what ever plagues you at the moment.
I don't know if it'll help but Kahwen forgot that heroism also boosts his skill checks. That's 23 and 38 for his acrobatics rolls. Maybe it doesn't provoke (a 1 on a skill check not being a fumble)?
Pierre, gritting his teeth, steps to his left and unleashes a deadly wave of positive energy to harm the undead!
"May our heroism harm your foul essence!" he shouts.
Positive energy, will DC 19:4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 2, 4) = 16
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
Pierre, good point! There is no fumble on a skill check so maybe that helps Kahwen. :-/
GM, one question: Did you reflect the parry for the attack on Zaarah? Did you reflect that she has 5 mirror images and there is only a 1/6 chance to hit her?
In case parry and mirror image already reflected - Fort save:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
If the above is not a successful save I use my 'lessons of Chaldira' trait to reroll a failed saving throw:
Opportune Parry & Riposte: 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 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 1 = 30 In case Zaarah successfully parries she uses 'Riposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her.
Scimitar Black Blade +3, Dex mod +6, Damage roll :1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
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Secondary action with Keen Scimitar Black Blade +3 attack roll :1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 13 - 2 + 1 = 22 Scimitar Black Blade +3, Dex mod +6, Damage roll :1d6 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 2 = 11
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In case Zaarah did not use her parry/riposte last round she still has her swift action and would activate her blue Swashbuckler's flair to gain reach 10 ft with her weapon.
Uldar shakes his head and the nightmare disappears. Though this gohstly foe did not harm the halfling, the fight has taken a toll. Uldar is weakened from the effort and his weapon feels heavy in his hand. Uldar may act normally but is now fatigued for 2 rounds. And yes, WILL save, sorry about the typo.[/url]
Even weakened, Uldar manages to keep his mount steady. [ooc]No save, it is an effect from the wraiths.
Arklore wastes no time aiding his new found team. He unleashes arcane force into the dark billowy creature. The enter the cloudy form and tear through some of its fabric.[/ooc]
Zarrah unleashes a storm of spell and blade on the wraith. Her balde slicing through its incorporeal, tearing its very substance. It remains but is damaged. Ack, no I forgot about the MI, sorry. Will do that now. Damage gone and you get you reroll back. Zarrah loses an image.
hits on a 1:1d6 ⇒ 4
Viret call forth divine might from the positive plane. He unleashes the energy in a burst. Both foes recoil from then energy but are able to resist some of the onslaught.
***ROUND 3***
Darkness
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Uldar (-2 STR) fatigued 1/2
Zaarah MI active 4 images
Kahwen (-24, - 3 WIS)
Viret
Arklore
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wraith red
A crack appears in the colossus’s outer shell. As the Pathfinders continue to rain down powerful blows, the cracks spread. Finally, the creature’s entire body fractures, and it topples over, breaking into pieces as it falls. With a cheer, the caravan charges forward to deliver supplies to the front lines. The Muscle Mission was successful!
GMs, the Muscle Mission Success condition on page 17 is in effect.
A hidden door in the wall flies open, releasing a putrid stench. Armored bodies pour out of the opening, gathering into a tidal wave of rotting flesh and steel that quickly reaches the ceiling. Calisro Benarry cries out, “Are you lot going to be scared off by a few dead bodies? Come on, let’s go!” She draws her blade, preparing to fight. Players, you can send your Guard Aid Characters on this mission.
GMs, please begin the Aid Mission (Guard) swiftly.
[Init +9, Per +20, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 13th [HP 68/68, AC 27(25) |ff 19(17) |t 21(19), Fort +9(7), Ref +21(19), Will +9(7),] CMD 28
Kahwen takes a careful, small maneuver to get the wraith between himself and Uldar and Chomper and unleashes two, well placed strikes.
If either sneak attack is applicable (and hits) I'm using Disorient to give it a -2 to hit in general and -4 to hit me. Also, if applicable, it takes 4 bleed damage.
Kahwen moves swiftly to aid his comrade recently freed from the effects of a debilitating spell. His skill, coupled with the enhanced speed granted him by Zaarah, ensures he makes quick work of the remaining wraith. It dissipates as the tengu's magical blade stabs it through the torso, piercing its heart if the creature had one.
The black mass again reaches out to assault Kahwen. The tendril slams into Kahwen. The rogue goes down! At -4 hp, needs stabilization check or heal.
Party up! Also send your scouts on mission if you have them and want to send.
***ROUND 3***
Darkness
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Uldar (-2 STR) fatigued 1/2
Zaarah MI active 4 images
Kahwen(unconscious at -4 hp, -4 WIS)needs stabilization or heal
Viret
Arklore
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
GM:
GM, one question: I believe that you are right the monster being incorporeal means that parry is not straightforward.
Please see the following text from 'incorporeal':
"Corporeal spells and effects that do not cause damage only have a 50% chance of affecting an incorporeal creature. "
I think that my sword being a +3 weapon means that a parry is a corporeal magical effect that causes no damage and based on the description of 'incorporeal' there should be a 50% chance that a successful parry is really successful.
To not disturb continuity I hope you allow that Zaarah then did not parry/riposte last round as I believed the above mechanics to hold so that she still has a swift action this round. See below if you believe parry/riposte can works 50% of the time and if not then Zaarah does not parry / riposte anymore.
Opportune Parry & Riposte: 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 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 18 + 1 = 21
In case Zaarah successfully parries she uses 'Riposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her.
Swift action to gain reach: Blue Scarf: As a swift action increase her melee reach with light or one-handed piercing weapons by 5 feet for 1 minute.
Free action to gain force damage with Black Blade: Energy Attunement (Su): At 5th level, as a free action, a magus can spend 2 points from the black blade’s arcane pool to deal sonic or force damage instead of weapon damage. This effect lasts until the start of the magus’s next turn.
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"We have to break this big thing up there! Put all you have into the attack now so we can take care of our Tengu friend!!" Zaarah shouts.
Spell combat & spellstrike: Cast touch spell Shocking grasp/1-level defensively, free action to deliver touch spell with Scimitar (spellstrike).
Zaarah successfully casts SG defensively and deliver her touch spell with her Scimitar on the wraith.
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 Katsu wrote:
** spoiler omitted **
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Swift action to gain reach: Blue Scarf: As a swift action increase her melee reach with light or one-handed piercing weapons by 5 feet for 1 minute.
Free action to gain force damage with Black Blade: Energy Attunement (Su): At 5th level, as a free action, a magus can spend 2 points from the black blade’s arcane pool to deal sonic or force damage instead of weapon damage. This effect lasts until the start of the magus’s next turn.
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"We have to break this big thing up there! Put all you have into the...
Sorry also including the aid token for additional FORCE damage based on the attack above:
Uldar will 5ft with Chomper and drawing his wand while moving and then use it on his down companion.
Stabilized lol
Not wanting to rant but that's kind of Pierre's job ;) I was waiting for cover to heal Kahwen, thinking you'll attack the creature. I'll heal him some more anyway.
Pierre sees the flashing lights of Zaarah courageously fighting the shadow while Uldar stops Kahwen's wounds from bleeding. Raising a surprised eyebrow, the cleric dives in to heal the tengu as well.
"By the Inheritor's light, come back to us, Kahwen the swift!" he shouts.
[Init +9, Per +20, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 13th [HP 68/68, AC 27(25) |ff 19(17) |t 21(19), Fort +9(7), Ref +21(19), Will +9(7),] CMD 28
Thanks for the healing guys! I'll wait to see if Zaarah put the thing down before taking my turn.
@Zarrah I agree with your assessment, your parry attempts will have 50% of being effective if the attack hits. Also, for your current attack, the cloud monster is 10 feet above you and the rest of the party. How are you reaching it with your attacks?
Male Human Taldan evoker 7 NG Init +3; Senses Perception +10 Defense AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 17 hp 58 Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +7
I make a quick study of the situation, staying on the balls of my feet as I plan my next set of actions while attempting to anticipate what the foul creature might do.
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
GM Brew wrote:
@Zarrah I agree with your assessment, your parry attempts will have 50% of being effective if the attack hits. Also, for your current attack, the cloud monster is 10 feet above you and the rest of the party. How are you reaching it with your attacks?
Hello GM, in my post I used my Blue Scarf to increase the melee reach by 5 feet for 1 minutes so I can attack the undead.
Zarrah retrieves an azure scarf from her and quickly ties it to her ominous black scimitar, while she attunes the blade as it begins to eminate with force, a she focuses on casting a prepares shocking grasp spell. She manages to wield the blade, giving it enough leeway to reach the smokey beastie. As the blade reaches the monster, the held charge of the spell ignites, sending waves of lighting through the undead horror. She strikes the thing again and again, the force attuned blade ripping though the creature. Adding the strength of the attacking force, the thing dissipates in an explosive flurry.
Meanwhile, Uldar and Pierre aid their fallen comrade and are able to revive him.
[Init +9, Per +20, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 13th [HP 68/68, AC 27(25) |ff 19(17) |t 21(19), Fort +9(7), Ref +21(19), Will +9(7),] CMD 28
Kahwen climbs to his feet, but stays bent over with his hands on his knees. "Very impressive Zarrah," he commends.
"Thank you for healing me," he says to Uldar and Pierre. "I wish I could say this is the last time I'm going to need it. I fear I have a habit of getting myself into trouble."
He's feeling even more challenged when it comes to making wise decisions after that fight...
With a few moments to breath, he coordinates with Pierre to get some more healing from his wand.
[Init +9, Per +20, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 13th [HP 68/68, AC 27(25) |ff 19(17) |t 21(19), Fort +9(7), Ref +21(19), Will +9(7),] CMD 28
While they regroup, a Pathfinder from another team comes by. Seeing Kahwen's befuddled look, he casts a spell. Almost immediately, the fog clears from the tengu's eyes.
He bows in his usual manner. "Thank you, Companion. I am in your debt," Kahwen says.
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 takes out a pearl of power to regain a shocking grasp. She casts the spell and holds the charge. She uses her last two pearls of power and retrieves both memorized shocking grasp spells.
6/6 pearls of power used.
”My mirror images won’t hold for long. Let’s patch you up and continue!!“
Mirror images had a duration of 8 minutes. What’s left GM?
The group is able to catch a moment to regroup after the fight. Uldar and Kahwen have their strength and soul restored after getting aid from more of the Society's spellcasters and Pierre uses Kahwen's magic item to nearly restore the tengu to full health.
The unnatural stillness still sits all about the group, their light allows them to see ony 20 feet before them in the darkened crypt.
Male Human Taldan evoker 7 NG Init +3; Senses Perception +10 Defense AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 17 hp 58 Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +7
Hello my good fellows, my name is Arklore but most just call me Ark. I am so glad that I was able to catch up with you all on the endeavor. I am gonna buff up a bit before we move on if you do not mind.
Taking in the calm before the storm I then cast Stoneskin on myself and Mage Armor
There, I feel a bit more comfy now!
AC goes up to 19 and for the next 70 minutes Stone Skin is operational For a DR of 10 per blow, up to 70 HPs with exception adamantine weapons
The wave of corpses is relentless, but it isn’t as determined as the Pathfinders. After a tough fight, the wave falls apart, and the corpses lie still once again. “Good work!” says Calisro Benarry. With a sharklike smile, she says, “Let’s see what else dares to
stand in our way.”The Guard Mission was successful!
GMs, the Guard Mission Success condition on page 17 is in effect.
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**OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT**
The voice of Ollysta Zadrian is a barely audible whisper, though she appears to be shouting. “Pathfinders! We’re nearly done clearing the evil from this area. Destroy your foes quickly, then gather together for a briefing.”
GMs, please wrap up Part 3 encounters quickly, applying the conditions on page 16.
Pierre nods at Zaarah.
"Good work, everyone. Now, my protective spell should last for a bit." he declares.
Pointing at the apparent circle of light on Uldar's back, he informs:
"Everyone better stay around Uldar, the protection from evil will still be active but only if you stay at his side."
circle vs evil will be active for 70 minutes.
Acknowledging just now the newcomer, Pierre squints his piercing eyes and lights up Arklore's face with his shield.
"Welcome... Arklore. And thank you for your help. I guess that you're a practitioner of the arcane arts. What are your abilities?" he asks.
Lighting his own face, Pierre clears his throat.
"My name is Pierre Viret, theologian of Iomedae."
[Init +9, Per +20, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 13th [HP 68/68, AC 27(25) |ff 19(17) |t 21(19), Fort +9(7), Ref +21(19), Will +9(7),] CMD 28
"Thank you for joining us, Ark. Your help is much appreciated. I am Kahwen," the tengu says, bowing low at the waist with his right hand over his chest and his left hand out to his side, sword still in his grip and both arm and blade parallel to the ground.
He listens to Pierre and nods, although he's not always good staying with the group.
"Up there, Companions?" he asks, pointing up the stairs that the cloudy creature came down.
As Arklore castst his protections, a slew of fellow agents come rushing into the room. These particular agents look rough around the edges and tough as nails. The are followed by a smaller group. One of the tougher looking individuals approaches the group.
"Hail and well met. We were able to give these fiends a little hell back, eh? Not only that..." he dumps a very large bag onto the floor. "We just came from the caravan. Take what you need and lets get going!"
loot bag:
Each of you gains an item worth 750gp or less, as a Pathfinder from the supply caravan rushing and and places this item among the your equipment. If the your are uncertain about what you want, potions of 3rd-level spells like cure serious wounds or fly and wands of 1st-level spells like cure light wounds or remove fear appear readily available.
Another group of Pathfinders rushes in, blades and bows at the ready. They appear ready to help the party engage the evil of this place. You may choose to have this group damage your next opponent for 40 points.
[Init +9, Per +20, Spd 40'] M Tengu Unchained Rogue (Swordmaster/Scout) 13th [HP 68/68, AC 27(25) |ff 19(17) |t 21(19), Fort +9(7), Ref +21(19), Will +9(7),] CMD 28
Kahwen bows and thanks the group who brought the supplies. He also nods a thanks to the second group to arrive. "Your aid is greatly appreciated," he says to both.
Kahwen looks in the bag and pulls out a potion with wings on it. Then, he takes hold of a scroll like the one Zaarah claimed. But finally, he looks at the wand he's been having Pierre use on him. He knows it has less than 10 charges left and he suspects that's not going to get him through this adventure, let alone the next. With a last look of longing at the good stuff, he takes a new wand of cure light wounds and hands it to Pierre.
He looks at what the others take and seems surprised by Kahwen's pick.
"Are you sure, Kahwen? You can use mine all the way in this spire and purchase a new one when we get back to Skyreach." he declares, showing his own wand.
