GM Jhaeman's "Doom Comes to Dustpawn" (Inactive)

Game Master Jhaeman

Tzleztor has a quick look around.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Xilt scans the room as well and cast Detect Magic.

Perception for Hidden items/Secret Doors: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

"Well now, what have we here?" The magus steps towards some buried bronze pipes.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

Tachonius likewise looks around.

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33

Dawa also tries to make sense of the magical bottle he has found.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

As this room has been thoroughly searched, what would you like to do next?

Xilt tries to determine the magical qualities of the bottle.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

Dawa shows the others the Bottle of Air he has found. "How odd. I wonder what the residents of this place needed this for? There's plenty of air here on Golarion. Anyway, if no one else wants it, I'll carry it around - might be useful for entertainment if nothing else..."

Continuing their exploration, the Pathfinders see the eastern portion of this hollow vessel is accessed through a narrow corridor. There are two doors on the south side of the corridor and one door on the north side before it opens up into a larger room to the east.

Going to move us along. Please feel free to reposition your tokens.

Tachonius moves to a side door and listens:

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (6) + 21 = 27

Almaas walks forward to the door that Tachonius checked and opens it!

Taman moves behind Tachonius.

Almaas pushes open the door to reveal a resplendently furnished bedroom! Paintings of a lush tropical realm adorn the walls, a comfortable leather chair sits at a magnificent mahogany desk, and a four-poster bed fills the northeast corner. Wooden statues carved to resemble slender elven archers stand in this room, one to the north and one to the south. As Almaas enters, both swiftly adopt a defensive pose but stay in their positions.

We are not on Initiative . . . yet!

kn arcana identify statues: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

"Wood golems. They have very specific instructions. Fire spells are their weakness!"

Almaas does not step in further.

"Hello, anybody home?"

Arcana: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Damn! Immune to just about my entire repertoire. Good think I bought that mask.

He whispers a warning, "Careful! No mere statues. Those are wood golems. Fire spells should prove most effective. Most others are ineffective unless specifically designed to interact with wood."

Xilt looks over the statues as well. He thinks that he should know more than this but he does not.

k-arcana: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19

"Yes, Wood Golems."

Xilt's eyes light up a bit.

"I have a couple of fire spells prepared."

Such sad rolling. :)

Tzleztor looks at the golems himself.

k-arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

The golems stand completely motionless, and don't react to Almaas' call.

Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Dawa shrugs when the others say that these are wood golems. "If you say so... Unfortunately, I don't know any fire spells."

"Well, since they aren't moving, perhaps we should ignore them for now and come back later if needed? Or just smash them to bits anyway? I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm in a pretty bad mood - smashing stuff might make me feel better, though I don't know that Shelyn would approve."

How would folks like to proceed?

Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 15 + 2 = 32

"I'm sure I can chop them up, but they are likely to throw off a lot of splinters. Better to just ignore them if we can."

Tachonius moves to one of the rooms on the other side and observes.

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23

Taman opens the door.

Taman walks next to Tachonius and opens the door to reveal a small room. Three bunk beds sit near this room’s western wall, while the remains of a small shrine clutter one corner of the room. Numerous books rest on thin shelves lining the chamber.

A bizarre creature stands here. It looks like a shadowy elf whose body is made of the darkness of space, with eyes resembling spiralling galaxies and long, thin fingers ending in talons--it instantly attacks!

On your turn, assuming you have line of sight to the creature, you can try to identify it as a free action.

Initiative (Round 1)

Living Nightmare
Tachonius
Almaas
Xilt
Izlin
Taman
Dawa

Bold may go!

In Taman's mind, the creature has assumed a truly horrifying form taken from the very depths of his mind!

The thing has cast phantasmal killer. Taman, please roll a DC 21 Will save. If that save fails, you take 16 points of damage and need to roll a DC 21 Fortitude save. If that save also fails, you die instantly. Effect traits: illusion, emotion, fear, mind-affecting.

Initiative (Round 1)

Living Nightmare
Tachonius
Almaas
Xilt
Izlin
Taman
Dawa

Bold may go!

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
Kn. Planes: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 2 = 34

He couldn't tell what effect the creature used at this distance, but he knew what sort of creature they were dealing with.

"I'm not the best with incorporeal creatures. I'll need some backup."

Using the last of his judgment ability (saves, damage), Tachonius moved into the room and swiped at it.

+1 Keen Falcata: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23 Damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
fort: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Taman enters the room and jumps on the table and then he strikes with his sword.

acro.: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

+3 large bastard sword - power attack - Furious Focus : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
damage: 2d8 + 10 + 9 ⇒ (8, 3) + 10 + 9 = 30

kn planes : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

Almaas walks forward and sees the being.

He shouts an arrow!

Primary longbow to hit : 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
Cold iron Primary Longbow damage : 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Izlin runs into the room, pulls the hope knife once again, activating it's magic as he throws. Daylight floods the compartment as the blade glows with radiance.

Brinya's Love {DA/Range}: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 - 2 = 31
Damage {Ghost touch/DA/ST: 1d4 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

CONFRIM?: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 - 2 = 23
Damage {Ghost touch/DA/ST: 1d4 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Xilt runs around the corner to see what all the fuss is about. He peeks through the opened door to gaze upon the monster of the moment.

K-Planes: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

With so little to go on he unloads with a volley of magic missiles.

SR if required: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
MM,Force: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 4) + 4 = 14

Tzleztor flies in the room. He checks out the weird creature.

K-Planes: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

"No idea what this thing is. What else is new?"

He attempts to use his trusty wand of magic missile.

UMD: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
SR if required: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
MM CL 5: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2, 2) + 3 = 9

The creature of ever-changing horrific appearances somehow dodges Tachonius' blade. Taman has better luck and tears away some of the creature's ghost-like form. Almaas' arrow goes awry, but Izlin's enchanted knife seeks out the nightmarish figure with unerring accuracy. The magic missile-hurling duo of Xilt and Tzleztor discover that some of their bolts of arcane force fly harmlessly through the creature!

Tachonius missed, Taman hit for half damage, Almaas missed, Izlin hit for full damage (but did not confirm the crit threat), Xilt's magic missiles had full effect, but Tzleztor's failed to overcome SR. Izlin, I placed your token at the doorway to the correct room.

Dawa, you are up.

Dawa moves forward then then begins his song of inspirational courage once again. Move action to move and move action to inspire: +4 to attacks & damage.

If anyone fails a save against one of its abilities, Dawa will use Saving Finale as an immediate action; if anyone targets it with a creature that requires it to make a save, Dawa will use Misfortune on it as an immediate action if it rolls 14 or higher on the die.

K'nai will hang back.

The nightmarish figure reaches out a claw/tendril/tongue toward Tachonius, filling the warpriest with horrifying visions!

Tachonius, you take 21 points of negative energy damage. In addition, you need to attempt a DC 21 Will save vs. a curse effect. If you fail, you take 2 points of Wisdom drain.

Dawa, you can't see into the room from your current position, so you won't be able to use saving finale on this. In addition, those in the room can't see your banner, so please adjust bonuses as necessary.

Initiative (Round 2)

Living Nightmare
Tachonius
Almaas
Xilt
Izlin
Taman
Dawa

Bold may go!

With more time, Izlin enchants his blade and tosses it at their incorporeal foe. The dagger teleports back to his belt and is thrown again.

Intensified Shocking Grasp

Briyana's Love {DA/Range/FB/IC/Flurry}: 1d20 + 12 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 24
Damage {DA/ST/FB/IC/SG}: 1d4 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 7d6 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 + 2 + (4, 2, 5, 1, 2, 5, 5) = 40

Briyana's Love {DA/Range/FB/IC/Flurry}: 1d20 + 12 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 21
Damage {DA/ST/FB/IC}: 1d4 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 17

Briyana's Love has ghost touch for eight (8) more rounds

Almaas walks forward and activates bane!

He shouts an arrow!

Primary longbow to hit : 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
Cold iron Primary Longbow damage : 1d8 + 11 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 11 + (4, 2) = 24

Taman tries to hit again.

+3 large bastard sword - power attack - Furious Focus : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
damage: 2d8 + 10 + 9 ⇒ (1, 3) + 10 + 9 = 23

+3 large bastard sword - power attack - Furious Focus : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
damage: 2d8 + 10 + 9 ⇒ (6, 4) + 10 + 9 = 29

WILL: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33

Tachonius throws off the curse and slashes twice at the creature after activating his own bane ability.

+1 Keen Falcata: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 18 + 2 = 40 Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 + (6, 3) = 27
+1 Keen Falcata: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 2 = 33 Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 2 + (4, 4) = 25

Too bad I can't crit them. That was a double threat round. Ghost Touch is on my list of weapon upgrades, I just couldn't afford it yet.

Xilt pumps up the volume as he unloads with another magic missile volley at the incorporeal creature.

SR,Potent Magic +2CL: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
MM,Force: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 1, 3) + 5 = 18

The Mephit has few good options against this elusive opponent. He tries to get lucky with his wand.

UMD,MM: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
SR,CL5: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
MM: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) + 3 = 11

The creature's mass ebbs and flows, somehow avoiding Izlin's magical dagger! But Almaas manages to hurt the creature with a well-placed arrow in the center of its mass, and Taman's and Tachonius' enchanted blades wound it further. A follow up volley of magic missiles from Xilt leaves the creature almost totally dispersed!

Izlin's attacks missed (due to soft cover). Almaas and Taman each hit once for half damage. Tachonius hits twice for half damage. Xilt's magic missiles hit for full effect, though Tzleztor once again can't get through SR. This thing is *almost* down.

Dawa is up.

Dawa watches out for danger from elsewhere!

Going to bot Dawa as doing Total Defense.

The nightmarish thing reaches out for Taman, filling the swordsman with horrifying visions!

Taman, you take 34 points of negative energy damage. In addition, you need to succeed on a DC 21 Will save (vs. a curse effect) or take 3 points of Wisdom drain.