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
Fascinating reaction, Setare. May I handle the engram, please? It does seem somewhat like a Sage Jewel, but with no control over memory access. And unlike a Sage Jewel, it probably has no other functions.
Quenly studies the engram (if Setare passes it to him).
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 accepts the engram and regards Setare with an appraising gaze.
Setare:
Do you doubt it? You have seen my Jacinth Jewel. The secret to creating new Sage Jewels is now known to the order. The Jacinth is one such. I am only beginning to unlock its power.
Female Aasimar Sorc 10 AC17/T13/F14 +1 all /CMD14 |HP 82/82 | Fort:+9;Ref:+9(+10);Will+9 |Percept.+11 (darkvision) | Init.+9 (0/1 shirt, electric arcs 0/7 used) (Whirlwind 0/1) { ext_mage_armor, fly, rez fire }
Victoria is pleased with the success with the engram
As much as I enjoyed the music and the capabilities of the engram, we are under a bit of a time crunch here...you know, world collapsing and all. So we must unfortunately take our leave.
Needing to get to the next of the three locations before the Tapestry fails.
Shall we go to the Stylite now? Eleven Sun Truth said we should just be able to present our credentials, retrieve the Engram and go. I'm not certain they believe that to be true, however.
I don't believe it took anything, and apologies for delay, it has been quite a week.
A large open plaza comprised of octagonal, glossy black flagstones sits between a small, colonnaded building on one side and the dizzying vista of the Eternal City on the other. The wind whistles sharply over the drop down to the city thousands of feet below. From this vantage point, nearly all the major sites of Axis are spread out below like a pristinely-ordered painting: the tower of the Adamantine Crucible, alight in blue flame, the Grand Market of Abadar near the concentric circles of the golden city of Aktun, the nearly two-thousand-foot-tall Citadel of Resplendent Clockwork that serves as Brigh’s domain, the crystalline Threefold Pillars of the Axiomite Godmind aglow with infinite calculations, and Pharasma’s Spire behind it all, stretching up, seemingly infinite, all the way into the Astral Plane.
Heading inside the colonnaded building, you find yourselves in a large, semi-circular entrance hall supported by more columns and decorated with a large floor mosaic depicting geometric symbols. Numerous colored balls of light illuminate the room, floating about at random, and a single desk has been placed in the middle of the entrance hall. At it sits a wizened-looking petitioner wearing cream and silver robes. Behind him are four closed steel doors.
Female LG follower of Sarenrae | human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | freckles, sweet, naive, fierce personality in battle | Outsider (Native), Humanoid (human) | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 3 | Smite 1/1 | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Swashbuckler 5, Paladin 2, Unchained Monk 3, Bloodrager 1 | HP 106/106 | Protector Familiar HP 53 | with mage armor/rage: AC 35, T 30, FF 24 | CMD 37 | F: +23, R: +25 (Evasion), W: +17 | Init: +13 | Perc: -2, SM: -2 | Ki Pool 6/7 | Stunning Fist 6/6 | Rage 6/6 | LoH 7/7 | Panache 6/6 + Plume 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 + Lesson of H. 1/1 | Eefriti Magic 1/1 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 50ft | Active cond.: Mage Armor
Setare steps forward. She shows the token of authority they received earlier before leaving Hao Jin.
”He... hello sir. We a.. are here to collect the en.. engram that belonged to the so.. sorcerer Hao Jin! Do you kno.. know who can he.. help us?“ and she tries to smile.
Greetings, good sir. We are here on a somewhat urgent errand. Here is our authorization. She presents her token. We need the use of Engram of Hao Jin, which I believe is on loan here. We are attempting to safely unravel her Tapestry, retrieving from within it all the beings and societies that were removed from their homes so many years ago when she created it. Can you aid us? assuming I will get an aid from everyone who can aid. Diplomacy:1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 33
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
We act on behalf of the Church of Abadar, and with Hao Jin's knowledge and consent. The engrams are to be loaned back to her so that she may assist in saving the occupants of the Tapestry.
He looks up with a slightly perturbed expression on his face. “Can I help you?” He asks in a stern and impatient voice.
“I wasn’t aware of anyone having a scheduled visit today. Who would have ever expected so much chaos in the Perfect City? That prodigious devil overstays his scheduled visitation, and now more mortals wandering in without so much as an appointment!” As the petitioner blusters through his tirade his voice and tone clearly convey his righteous indignation, but his quill never stops scratching away at the tome before him.
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
Yes, you may help us. As we already explained, we are here for Hao Jin's engram. This is the Stylite is it not? Hao Jin's legal representative informed us that we could collect the engram here. Were we mislead?
The thrush sitting on top of Petal's head speaks up, answering Torean.
Devils are generally lawful creatures and entitled to the same access as others here as long as they abide by the rules. This is the plane of law after all, not good or evil.
She looks up at the clerk Perhaps we can aid you. What was this devil's name and what type of devil is he? We may be able to convince him that his business is best conducted elsewhere.
Meylara considers for a moment.
Also, what are the rules here if he refuses to leave? Would we be permitted to defend ourselves if attacked or provoked?
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)
This useless bureaucrat is going to try to extort a service from us when he should simply hand over the engram. What a ridiculous place Axis is! Quenly thinks to himself, being certain to prevent the dragon transmitting.
"The Stylite’s main lecture hall is currently occupied by a heresy devil named Beyschosz. Beyschosz has been using the lecture hall to study one of Hao Jin’s (legally acquired) memory engrams. However, Beyschosz’s reservation of the lecture hall has long since expired, as has his claim to the memory engram." He grumbles, "I have been unable to convince the aeons responsible for securing the Stylite to remove the devil. Since the devil acquired the room through legitimate means and has not caused any disturbances beyond overstaying his appointment, he simply has not been a high enough priority for the aeons who care for the Stylite to deal with."
Male Dwarf Inquisitor 10 [HP: 75/75 | AC: 24/13/22 CMD: 24 | F+12 R+8 W+12* (+5 vs. spells/spell-like, +2 vs. Necromancy, +1 vs. Evocation) | Init +4 | Perc +12 SM +16 Darkvision]
Torean grunts. "Perhaps we can convince the devil that his time is up and to yield the engram to us. Would you accept this? If the devil attacks us, may we defend ourselves?"
"Oh, apologies, we do have these to show." The dwarf present the badge the orb provided to them.
Female Aasimar Sorc 10 AC17/T13/F14 +1 all /CMD14 |HP 82/82 | Fort:+9;Ref:+9(+10);Will+9 |Percept.+11 (darkvision) | Init.+9 (0/1 shirt, electric arcs 0/7 used) (Whirlwind 0/1) { ext_mage_armor, fly, rez fire }
If he has not been malicious, he may be reasonable and depart with convincing. I would like to avoid a conflict in the hall. I would image that could be messy and not conducive to business.
Female Aasimar Sorc 10 AC17/T13/F14 +1 all /CMD14 |HP 82/82 | Fort:+9;Ref:+9(+10);Will+9 |Percept.+11 (darkvision) | Init.+9 (0/1 shirt, electric arcs 0/7 used) (Whirlwind 0/1) { ext_mage_armor, fly, rez fire }
If he has not been malicious, he may be reasonable and depart with convincing. I would like to avoid a conflict in the hall. I would image that could be messy and not conducive to business.
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 broods silently, waiting for the bureaucrat to make his demand.
A few of us have a bit of Knowledge (planes) by the looks of it. I'll hold off making Quenly's roll in case it might be worthwhile using the Lore Needle on the check.
Female LG follower of Sarenrae | human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | freckles, sweet, naive, fierce personality in battle | Outsider (Native), Humanoid (human) | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 3 | Smite 1/1 | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Swashbuckler 5, Paladin 2, Unchained Monk 3, Bloodrager 1 | HP 106/106 | Protector Familiar HP 53 | with mage armor/rage: AC 35, T 30, FF 24 | CMD 37 | F: +23, R: +25 (Evasion), W: +17 | Init: +13 | Perc: -2, SM: -2 | Ki Pool 6/7 | Stunning Fist 6/6 | Rage 6/6 | LoH 7/7 | Panache 6/6 + Plume 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 + Lesson of H. 1/1 | Eefriti Magic 1/1 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 50ft | Active cond.: Mage Armor
“We.. Well, I know a ..a little about de.. devils! What I wa.. want to .. to know is if thi.. this devil ca.. can fly. I cannot!“ she says a little frustrated as if this has been a problem in the past.
kn planes aid another to identify heresy devils as mentioned with +4 to main roll :1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
If you need to fly and cannot, stick close to me Setare. I can only do it once each day, but I can enable you to fly. Fly is my 3rd level domain spell.
Female Aasimar Sorc 10 AC17/T13/F14 +1 all /CMD14 |HP 82/82 | Fort:+9;Ref:+9(+10);Will+9 |Percept.+11 (darkvision) | Init.+9 (0/1 shirt, electric arcs 0/7 used) (Whirlwind 0/1) { ext_mage_armor, fly, rez fire }
If we need to fly, dear, I can also provide assistance. However, I suspect if this devil is in the lecture hall, it will not be flying as much as it could outside. So it may even be willing to parley with us for a bit.
He is certainly willing to have you take care of his problem for him. The Librarian quickly ushers you to a large door which he opens with a wrought-iron key. “Best of luck now! I’ll be closing the door behind you, just knock three times when you’re ready to leave. Don’t worry if you have to get a little rough with the devil now but make certain that you don’t break anything!”
When you enter the room, Beyschosz chortles, a wet, phlegmy sound. “I told that delightfully broken little soul that I’m busy. Did she not pass along the message?”
Map Updated. Please place yourselves within the green square.
Male Dwarf Inquisitor 10 [HP: 75/75 | AC: 24/13/22 CMD: 24 | F+12 R+8 W+12* (+5 vs. spells/spell-like, +2 vs. Necromancy, +1 vs. Evocation) | Init +4 | Perc +12 SM +16 Darkvision]
Torean speaks sternly to the devil. "Beyschosz! Listen, your time is up. We have the engram reserved now. Please depart and leave the engram. Please do not make this harder than it should be."
Female LG follower of Sarenrae | human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | freckles, sweet, naive, fierce personality in battle | Outsider (Native), Humanoid (human) | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 3 | Smite 1/1 | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Swashbuckler 5, Paladin 2, Unchained Monk 3, Bloodrager 1 | HP 106/106 | Protector Familiar HP 53 | with mage armor/rage: AC 35, T 30, FF 24 | CMD 37 | F: +23, R: +25 (Evasion), W: +17 | Init: +13 | Perc: -2, SM: -2 | Ki Pool 6/7 | Stunning Fist 6/6 | Rage 6/6 | LoH 7/7 | Panache 6/6 + Plume 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 + Lesson of H. 1/1 | Eefriti Magic 1/1 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 50ft | Active cond.: Mage Armor
Setare is clearly surprised by the size and power of the devil.
“We need the en.. engram devil. You ha... have been here lo... longer than a.. allowed. The authorities here a...asked us to gui... guide you out! Please co.. comply!“ she says with clenched fists.
Meylara dismisses her wild shape and steps forward. I'm not certain what you think you are accomplishing here, but you are out of order, sir. You have violated the rules of this establishment and have been asked to leave several times. I suggest you do so peaceably.
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)
You're right about that petitioner outside, of course. An utterly useless bureaucrat, unable to follow rules, unable to enforce them. Unlike a devil. Everybody knows that the Dukes of Hell are absolute in their regard for Law - for Rules. Everybody.
Also auto-aid diplomacy.
Prior to entering the room Quenly discusses the devil with Setare - sharing any knowledge gained with the party.
Yes, it can fly, Setare. Or rather it has a floating throne that can fly.
"No, that was not the broken thing I was referring to... perhaps you will see her in your next life." He draws his swords and turns towards the group. Initiatives!
Turn Order:
Victoria
Bad Guy
Quenly
Setare
Lillian
Meylara
Torean
Quenly Knowledge:
Hell's hierarchy, their motivations, special defences, special attacks
Their centuries of research grant them great leverage over their diabolical kin, and few devils dare not obey the summons of these hellish scholars. As such, a single ayngavhaul might begrudgingly point a summoner in search of specific information toward a diabolical expert, though these knowledge-obsessed fiends never reveal their secrets without demanding a price.
Within these heretical storehouses and academies of evil, these grotesque devils rewrite the histories of countless worlds to obscure truths and skew the past toward the desires of Hell. Grotesque curators of a sort, individual ayngavhauls take great pride in specializing in fields none of their brethren have ever thought to focus their studies upon—the more obscure and blasphemous, the better. Each seeks to promote its particular field of research above all others, sowing its knowledge among their blasphemous works, minions, and summoners who might put such foul wisdom to the most sinister uses.
evasion, improved uncanny dodge; Spell Resistance. Also while not in that block, I would say... Corpulence (Ex) Beyschosz is so greasy and grossly obese that he gains a +10 bonus to CMD.
The devil floats upwards on his chair to a level even with the pathfinders, and then retches, spewing a column of bile that drops across a number of them.
Acid Reflex DC 23 Half:4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 6, 5) = 20
Turn Order:
Victoria
Bad Guy
Quenly
Setare
Lillian
Meylara
Torean
Male Dwarf Inquisitor 10 [HP: 75/75 | AC: 24/13/22 CMD: 24 | F+12 R+8 W+12* (+5 vs. spells/spell-like, +2 vs. Necromancy, +1 vs. Evocation) | Init +4 | Perc +12 SM +16 Darkvision]
Reflex Save:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17+5 vs. spell or spell-like; +2 vs poison; +1 vs. evocation
Torean is disgusted by the devil's vomit. "You vile wretch! I'll show you the way out!" The dwarf is filled with Torag's wrath as he charges forward at the devil, swinging his warhammer.
Activate Justice/Destruction Judgement as a swift action. Torean also has the Sky Sentinel ability, giving him a +1 to hit vs. flying creatures and a +2 to AC. They also do not get a +1 for higher ground vs him. Attack (PA, FF, heroism, judgement, haste, SS):1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 30 Damage (PA, judgement):1d8 + 14 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 4 = 22
I didn't clarify at the beginning of the game, but did you want me to run Petal on my own initiative? I'm assuming yes for now, but can adjust if needed.
Reflex vs Acid breath:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Meylara enters Dragon Stance, then WildShapes into an Allosaurus (Huge-sized Dinosaur) and will move up slightly, turning her head and growling a command to Petal to attack.
