Male N Salt Mephit | Buffs: Endure Elements, Mage Armor, False Life (16/16), Ablative Barrier (50/50). | HP 41/41 Temp 16/16|DR 5/Magic|First 5 points of damage is converted to nonlethal|FH 2 Arid Env|AC 29 T 14 FF 26|CMB +5 CMD 18|F +4 R +5 W +7|Init +6|PER +14 DV 60' SM+1|40' Fly +18 Stealth+20|Improved Evasion,SR 16
Male Aasimar CG Oracle 8/Bard 1 | HP 69/75 | AC 20/16/14 | CMB +8, CMD 14 | F +8, R +15, W +13 | Init +3 | Perc +10 (+2 to notice haunts) SM +1 | Speed 30' | Bardic Performance 26/28 Active Conditions: Inspire Courage, Ant Haul, Life Bubble, Defending Bone (30/40), Resist Energy 20x4 | Constant: Resist Negative 10; SR 14 vs evil descriptor & evil outsiders; Flagbearer & Banner
GM Jhaeman wrote:
The Misfortune won't be available because Dawa is flat-footed, and thus can't take immediate actions. This effect doesn't count as a charm effect.
In a powerful flash of psychic feedback, your mind is wracked by a terrifying vision! An entity from the darkness between the stars has come to Dustpawn and transformed all of its inhabitants into grotesque mutants as part of some unfathomable plan of conquest! The vision slowly fades, but you're left with the knowledge that this terrifying entity is indeed on its way--by noon tomorrow, it'll have arrived in the town!
Not Tachonius and DC 20 Knowledge (arcana) or DC 20 Spellcraft:
Destroying the magical orrery would cause a psychic feedback that could weaken the Emissary before its arrival.
Izlin:
You receive the vision above, but your mind doesn't cope well with the sudden influx of psychic energy! You are confused for 1 round Please roll a 1d100 and consult the following table for your action. If the result is to attack an ally, you'll instinctively use the same sort of attack you would against any dangerous enemy. "Confused: A confused creature is mentally befuddled and cannot act normally. A confused creature cannot tell the difference between ally and foe, treating all creatures as enemies. Allies wishing to cast a beneficial spell that requires a touch on a confused creature must succeed on a melee touch attack. If a confused creature is attacked, it attacks the creature that last attacked it until that creature is dead or out of sight.
Roll on the following table at the beginning of each confused subject’s turn each round to see what the subject does in that round.
01–25 Act normally.
26–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently.
51–75 Deal 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand.
76–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self).
A confused creature who can’t carry out the indicated action does nothing but babble incoherently. Attackers are not at any special advantage when attacking a confused creature. Any confused creature who is attacked automatically attacks its attackers on its next turn, as long as it is still confused when its turn comes. Note that a confused creature will not make attacks of opportunity against anything that it is not already devoted to attacking (either because of its most recent action or because it has just been attacked)."
Male Aasimar CG Oracle 8/Bard 1 | HP 69/75 | AC 20/16/14 | CMB +8, CMD 14 | F +8, R +15, W +13 | Init +3 | Perc +10 (+2 to notice haunts) SM +1 | Speed 30' | Bardic Performance 26/28 Active Conditions: Inspire Courage, Ant Haul, Life Bubble, Defending Bone (30/40), Resist Energy 20x4 | Constant: Resist Negative 10; SR 14 vs evil descriptor & evil outsiders; Flagbearer & Banner
Spellcraft:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Dawa trembles at what they have realized. "We must return to Dustpawn quickly to save the town!"
The magus tries to shake off the psychic assault. Mind and consciousness swirling, he balls up a fist and punches himself in order to snap his mind back to reality.
"NO!! We must...uh...my head is reeling we must destroy the orrery first. That may serve to weaken the creature before it arrives.
”Taman” | male CN Medium Human Barbarian 8 | HP 93/93 (117/117 in rage) ||AC 21, T 12, FF 20 | CMD 25| F +12 R +6 W +6; | Init +3 | Perc +11 |IN RAGE AC 19; hp 117; Fort +13, Will +8; Str 24, Con 20; CMB +13 (+15bull rush); CMD 25 (27 vs. bull| Speed 40ft | Rage 21/23 | Power attack -3/+9 | Active Conditions: None. | rations 12/14
Hearing Izlin's words Taman starts hitting the orrery.
Male N Salt Mephit | Buffs: Endure Elements, Mage Armor, False Life (16/16), Ablative Barrier (50/50). | HP 41/41 Temp 16/16|DR 5/Magic|First 5 points of damage is converted to nonlethal|FH 2 Arid Env|AC 29 T 14 FF 26|CMB +5 CMD 18|F +4 R +5 W +7|Init +6|PER +14 DV 60' SM+1|40' Fly +18 Stealth+20|Improved Evasion,SR 16
”Taman” | male CN Medium Human Barbarian 8 | HP 93/93 (117/117 in rage) ||AC 21, T 12, FF 20 | CMD 25| F +12 R +6 W +6; | Init +3 | Perc +11 |IN RAGE AC 19; hp 117; Fort +13, Will +8; Str 24, Con 20; CMB +13 (+15bull rush); CMD 25 (27 vs. bull| Speed 40ft | Rage 21/23 | Power attack -3/+9 | Active Conditions: None. | rations 12/14
Male Aasimar CG Oracle 8/Bard 1 | HP 69/75 | AC 20/16/14 | CMB +8, CMD 14 | F +8, R +15, W +13 | Init +3 | Perc +10 (+2 to notice haunts) SM +1 | Speed 30' | Bardic Performance 26/28 Active Conditions: Inspire Courage, Ant Haul, Life Bubble, Defending Bone (30/40), Resist Energy 20x4 | Constant: Resist Negative 10; SR 14 vs evil descriptor & evil outsiders; Flagbearer & Banner
In character, do we have any reason not to believe Izlin? I don't think we have any reason to suspect that he may be under some kind of effect, do we?
Dawa gazes at the orrery with great sadness as Taman moves to destroy it, but he does nothing to stop him. "Truly, the moon is a harsh mistress, sometimes."
The enchanted orrery absorbs blow after blow from Taman's mighty sword before suddenly exploding in a burst of magical energy! The minor artefact is reduced to a charred ruin. And somewhere in the stars above, the Entity shrieks in pain and anger!
”Taman” | male CN Medium Human Barbarian 8 | HP 93/93 (117/117 in rage) ||AC 21, T 12, FF 20 | CMD 25| F +12 R +6 W +6; | Init +3 | Perc +11 |IN RAGE AC 19; hp 117; Fort +13, Will +8; Str 24, Con 20; CMB +13 (+15bull rush); CMD 25 (27 vs. bull| Speed 40ft | Rage 21/23 | Power attack -3/+9 | Active Conditions: None. | rations 12/14
Male N Salt Mephit | Buffs: Endure Elements, Mage Armor, False Life (16/16), Ablative Barrier (50/50). | HP 41/41 Temp 16/16|DR 5/Magic|First 5 points of damage is converted to nonlethal|FH 2 Arid Env|AC 29 T 14 FF 26|CMB +5 CMD 18|F +4 R +5 W +7|Init +6|PER +14 DV 60' SM+1|40' Fly +18 Stealth+20|Improved Evasion,SR 16
Male Aasimar CG Oracle 8/Bard 1 | HP 69/75 | AC 20/16/14 | CMB +8, CMD 14 | F +8, R +15, W +13 | Init +3 | Perc +10 (+2 to notice haunts) SM +1 | Speed 30' | Bardic Performance 26/28 Active Conditions: Inspire Courage, Ant Haul, Life Bubble, Defending Bone (30/40), Resist Energy 20x4 | Constant: Resist Negative 10; SR 14 vs evil descriptor & evil outsiders; Flagbearer & Banner
Dawa too looks sadly at the ruined wreckage of the orrery. "Nay, good Xilt, the loss is not in what we might have studied from it. It is in the realization that the Moon did not find us worthy of her gifts. Truly we are accursed!"
As far as we know, is there anything further to explore here? If not, Dawa will also advocate for returning to town to protect it from the entity.
In the crumbling powder of the orrery, you see that each of the planetary spheres remains intact!
Alas, no hint of a spellbook can be found.
The spheres can still be used to cast their associated spells, but can now not be recharged.
I've double-checked the module, and there's no mention of a spellbook (despite the Captain being a wizard). We'll have to assume it was either destroyed in the crash or previously stolen from the wreckage.
Xilt pockets the orbs for now letting them be sucked into his Handy Haversack.
"On the way back to town we can discuss who might benefit most from the use of the orbs but I will hold on to them for now."
Once Xilt has a free moment he begins to lecture the party on the artifact that they partially destroyed.
The Powers of the Orbs:
Once detached, a planetary sphere carries 4 charges that can be used to activate a spell effect. The effects of the 12 spheres and the number of charges required to use a sphere’s spell are as follows:
Sun—searing light (1 charge)
Aballon—haste (2 charges)
Castrovel—detect thoughts (1 charge)
Golarion—resilient sphere (4 charges)
Akiton—rage (1 charge)
Verces—align weapon (1 charge)
Eox—death ward (2 charges)
Triaxus—teleport (4 charges)
Liavara—dream (4 charges)
Bretheda—restoration (2 charges)
Apostae—fly (2 charges)
Aucturn—confusion (2 charges)
Male N Salt Mephit | Buffs: Endure Elements, Mage Armor, False Life (16/16), Ablative Barrier (50/50). | HP 41/41 Temp 16/16|DR 5/Magic|First 5 points of damage is converted to nonlethal|FH 2 Arid Env|AC 29 T 14 FF 26|CMB +5 CMD 18|F +4 R +5 W +7|Init +6|PER +14 DV 60' SM+1|40' Fly +18 Stealth+20|Improved Evasion,SR 16
Tzleztor turns to the party agreeing in part with Dawa. His eyes flicker momentarily on Izlin.
"I think we are done here. We can head back to town. It is not likely that we will find another artifact to destroy today or any other day for that matter."
We'll continue with your journey back to Dustpawn in (my) morning--about twelve hours. If you'd like to split up any orbs, please feel free, and also let me know what you decide what to do with your prisoners.
It's been a long, exhausting day. After exploring the mine in the morning and the crashed object in the afternoon, you finally make it back to Dustpawn in the early evening. The air becomes stifling--it feels weirdly oppressive and humid, as it might before a powerful storm. When your weary feet step inside the Mineshaft, Dalviss Crenn rushes out from a back room. "Thank the heavens you've returned! Something's wrong with Nalan--you know, the barmaid and housekeeper. She's collapsed and I can't wake her up, but she keeps writhing and moaning! I've sent a message to the temple, but no one's come yet. Are any of you a healer?"
Following Dalviss, you rush into Nalan Hossler's room. The housekeeper is in bed, eyes closed and sweating profusely. Her body constantly contorts in pain as she mumbles and moans incomprehensible sounds. Her body arches suddenly as she screams "The Emissary sees you!"
Before your very eyes, the body of the middle-aged woman seems to swell and somehow distort itself until it becomes an enormous, purple skinned giant that grows immense tentacles from its back and a wide mouth filled with sharp teeth! The giant mutant smashes through the wall of the bedroom, showing the street outside.
”Taman” | male CN Medium Human Barbarian 8 | HP 93/93 (117/117 in rage) ||AC 21, T 12, FF 20 | CMD 25| F +12 R +6 W +6; | Init +3 | Perc +11 |IN RAGE AC 19; hp 117; Fort +13, Will +8; Str 24, Con 20; CMB +13 (+15bull rush); CMD 25 (27 vs. bull| Speed 40ft | Rage 21/23 | Power attack -3/+9 | Active Conditions: None. | rations 12/14
Izlin, this is a newly-mutated unique creature (and none of the Knowledge checks you rolled are high enough to succeed anyway). You're going to have to guess on bane.
You can pick from any of the categories list here: https://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/magic-weapons/magic-weapon-special-abi lities/bane/ For example, you could pick Humanoid (Giant), or Humanoid (Human). "Mutant" isn't one of the options, and I should clarify that I was using "giant" in the cinematic/descriptive sense, not in the mechanical subtype sense.
Male Aasimar CG Oracle 8/Bard 1 | HP 69/75 | AC 20/16/14 | CMB +8, CMD 14 | F +8, R +15, W +13 | Init +3 | Perc +10 (+2 to notice haunts) SM +1 | Speed 30' | Bardic Performance 26/28 Active Conditions: Inspire Courage, Ant Haul, Life Bubble, Defending Bone (30/40), Resist Energy 20x4 | Constant: Resist Negative 10; SR 14 vs evil descriptor & evil outsiders; Flagbearer & Banner
Dawa swiftly strikes his buckler Swift action to activate Inspire Courage and moves back out of the room to avoid the creature withdraw action to move back to where the tiger is
Without room to advance in the tight confines of the inn, K'nai guards Dawa.
Both Inspire Courage and Flagbearer are now active, though probably not useful to people in our current positions. But if the creature moves outside then Dawa and K'nai will follow and then these will give +4/+4 as usual.
The mutated monstrosity vents its fury on the only Pathfinder left in the room: Izlin! Meaty fists, lashing tentacles, and sharp teeth assail the tiefling in a vicious series of attacks!
The creature is doing a full action: power attacking with 1 bite, 2 tentacles, and 2 slams. All but one of the tentacles hits. Izlin, you take a total of 63 points of damage and I need you to please roll a Fortitude saving throw.
That's what I get for not looking at the map. I thought of it like a cinematic cut scene where it was bursting from the building and walking through the town.
Male N Salt Mephit | Buffs: Endure Elements, Mage Armor, False Life (16/16), Ablative Barrier (50/50). | HP 41/41 Temp 16/16|DR 5/Magic|First 5 points of damage is converted to nonlethal|FH 2 Arid Env|AC 29 T 14 FF 26|CMB +5 CMD 18|F +4 R +5 W +7|Init +6|PER +14 DV 60' SM+1|40' Fly +18 Stealth+20|Improved Evasion,SR 16
Tzleztor flies forward hovering just over Almass' head. He yells out to the monstrosity. It is not clear which is the real Mephit and which are the copies but the insult is clear enough.
(Mirror Image, 4 Images)
"Hey you ugly. Over here!"
He sends a stream of blinding particles towards the former house keeper in an attempt to blind her.
”Taman” | male CN Medium Human Barbarian 8 | HP 93/93 (117/117 in rage) ||AC 21, T 12, FF 20 | CMD 25| F +12 R +6 W +6; | Init +3 | Perc +11 |IN RAGE AC 19; hp 117; Fort +13, Will +8; Str 24, Con 20; CMB +13 (+15bull rush); CMD 25 (27 vs. bull| Speed 40ft | Rage 21/23 | Power attack -3/+9 | Active Conditions: None. | rations 12/14
Izlin makes a run for it, leaping just in time to avoid a tentacle that lashes out at him! An instant later, Taman appears from outside and slashes into the monstrosity's rubbery flesh!
Izlin, you did provoke one AoO, but fortunately the attack missed. Taman, your attack hit (even with the creature getting cover) though there seems to be a tiny bit of DR.
Almaas full attacks with his bow and Dawa’s support!
Swift action: Monstrous humanoid bane. 5/12 rounds remaining. If this is a monstrous humanoid arrows hit with +2 better and make 2+2d6 better damage. And they are treated as cold iron and silver and magic as they are +3 weapons.
Free action: boots of speed 5/10 remaining
First and fourth arrow cold iron, second arrow silver, third arrow adamantine
To hit +20: haste +1, +5 BAB, +7 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood Bond, +2 Dawa Flag, +2 dawa ic, rapid shot -2, divine favor +3
Damage 12: +4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, +2 Dawa Banner, +2 dawa ic, divine favor +3
