GM Foxy's 2nd Legacy of Fire

Game Master Foxy Quickpaw

@Heshan
Hack AoO: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (5) + 22 = 271d12 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

Will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

The remaining guardians of this place don't look too well anymore.

Omari
large skelly(88)
Hazreem, Ohrmizd,
Heshan <--
Vulture(110)

@Foxy, should that AoO be at Hazreem, not Heshan? Also, Ohrmizd's attack has to get through the Vrock's mirror image...

Yes of course.

"This is a bit too close to comfort for me, I'm afraid." Heshan awkwardly takes a step back away from the vulture and continues to fire at the creature.

Spell Resistance: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

Magic Missile: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 2, 2) + 5 = 17

Heshan finishes off the vulture.

Omari <--
large skelly(88)
Hazreem, Ohrmizd,
Heshan
Vulture(RIP)

And more arrows fly...

5' step
full attack, big skelly

To hit A: 1d20 + 11 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 40
+11 bab +5 dex +3 enhancement (GMW) +1 Heroes Feast +2 GBoA -2 Rapid shot, no cover penalty for shooting past one person (deadeye bowman) +1 PBS +2 competence (bard performance)
Damage A, Manyshot: 2d8 + 4d6 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6) + (4, 3, 1, 3) + 6 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 4 = 37 (magic (bow), cold iron (arrow)
manyshot,+2*2d6 holy +3*2 enhancement +2*2 str +1*2 BoA, Greater +2*1 PBS +2*2 competence (bard performance)

To hit B, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 11 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 26
+11 bab +5 dex +3 enhancement (GMW) +1 Heroes Feast +2 GBoA -2 Rapid shot, no cover penalty for shooting past one person (deadeye bowman)+1 PBS +2 competence (bard performance)
Damage B: 1d8 + 2d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + (1, 3) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 20 (magic (bow), cold iron (arrow)
+2d6 holy +3 enhancement +2 str +1 BoA, Greater +1 PBS +2 competence (bard performance)

To hit C: 1d20 + 11 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 - 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 - 5 + 1 + 2 = 35
+11 bab +5 dex +3 enhancement (GMW) +1 Heroes Feast +2 GBoA -2 Rapid shot, no cover penalty for shooting past one person (deadeye bowman) -5 iterative +1 PBS +2 competence (bard performance)
Damage C: 1d8 + 2d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + (3, 6) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 20 (magic (bow), cold iron (arrow)

To hit D: 1d20 + 11 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 - 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 2 - 10 + 1 + 2 = 28
+11 bab +5 dex +3 enhancement (GMW) +1 Heroes Feast +2 GBoA -2 Rapid shot, no cover penalty for shooting past one person (deadeye bowman) -10 second iterative +1 PBS +2 competence (bard performance)
Damage D: 1d8 + 2d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + (2, 6) + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 20 (magic (bow), cold iron (arrow)

Omari destroys the last undead.

"That was a lot of undead" Ohrmizd kneels to make sure the big skelly is dead "Are you ok Heshan?"

"I guess this time we do not have the time to enjoy the garden" the Keleshite looks around for any clue of Javhul.
Perception: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 21 + 2 + 2 = 32

HP 143/143 AC 36 TAC 17
bane 12/14
judgement 4/5
shield of faith (+4) 14 min
greater magic weapon (+3) 13 h
magic vestment (+3) 13 h
keen edge 130 min
bloodhound 130 min
clay skin 130 min (DR 5/adamantine 50/50 hp)
heroism 130 min
heightened awareness 130 min

"I think I disagree with your tactics Ohrmizd, make haste slowly. As you may recall, time passes more swiftly in this garden. If we rest for an hour, it is as if we rested eight. We can fully prepare ourselves to assault Javhul's lair by resting here..."

I am proposing resting here for 1 hr and preparing spells. Everyone would be fully healed and have full spells to go after whatever is downstairs...

While discussing tactics, Omari will look over Khedron and see if he is recovering from the giant skeleton's tongue...

Heal: 1d20 + 7 + 3 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 3 + 5 = 23
7 rank+3 trained +5 wis

Paralysed: 1d4 ⇒ 3 Minutes.

"...

"I guess this time we do not have the time to enjoy the garden" the Keleshite looks around for any clue of Javhul.
[dice=Perception]1d20+21+2+2

Ohrmizd finds no sign of Jhavhul or the mentioned portal.

Who has the portal key.

"I am fresh, but I do not oppose to resting in this lovely garden if needed" Ohrmizd states nodding to Omari. Most used spells are long lasting ones, so not much to gain for me on resting.

He produces the portal key from the handy haversack "While we make us comfortable we can as well think on how might this key work on the portal. If any ritual at all is needed"
K. planes: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 21 + 2 + 2 = 33
K. arcana: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 26
Any skill needed to understand how to use the portal?

"Seems like a good idea to rest here," Hazreem agrees. Hazreem has several open spell slots available so resting would be good here.

"Thankfully I do not have a single scratch on me, my friend," Heshan replied with a grin. "Although it is not easy trying to handle beings immune to most of your abilities."

As for the suggestion to rest, the sorcerer nods. "We might as well use the opportunity to take on that dastardly at full strength."

Omari will channel and use spells as needed to heal everyone. Then he will pray to Erastil to prepare for the ordeal to come...

Will try to get to spell prep post tomorrow. Also, might want to search for loot here...

While the group waits and rests, Ohrmizd indeed can search for treasures and hazards.
Perception: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 21 + 2 + 2 = 34

The large skeleton has a medium (+1 wounding) greataxe. Moving around and searching is an annoying task, as everytime Ohrmizd comes too close to a statue, its head rotates and spews out the unhealthy mist.

The human sized skeletons have nothing on them and also the vultures have no pockets to search in. And no one has stored treassure in the garden since last time you looted it.

Once Omari has finished praying, he makes a feast for everyone (Heroes Feast), shares Erastil's Blessing with the party (Hunters's Blessing, FE:Outsider(Fire) and Terrain:underground) and enchants his bow (Magic Weapon, Greater)

Temp HP: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Which still leaves the question, who has the key?

Seriyle eyes the greataxe greedily, "That is quite a nice axe I see, do you mind?"

Seriyle would like to claim the greataxe here. As an Outsider she is proficient in its use.

Ohrmizd has been acting as the group's carrier and any group equipment not specifically carried by anyone else is on his shoulders. The Kheleshite produces the key from the bag on his belt "This is bone symbol we found in Davashum is what Shazathared said was the key. I wounder if it is the key for this specific portal"

Stepping forward, he does try the key on the portal.

...

Seriyle eyes the greataxe greedily, "That is quite a nice axe I see, do you mind?"

Seriyle would like to claim the greataxe here. As an Outsider she is proficient in its use.

"Fill your boots; if it helps us stop Javhul, it's all good..."

As Ohrmizd comes close to the circular area with the portal key in hand the walls and floor of the room bigin to shimmer with fiery energy. A few moments later, a 10-foot-wide section in the western stone wall shudders and opens, unleashing a blast of hot air into the room and revealing a cave tunnel leading off to the west.

Ohrmizd covers himself with the shield as the hot air jets over his face, then slowly checks what happened "Ah! See, it worked like a charm!" looking back at the team he adds before moving forward "Ready to pay a visit to our warm host?"

With that, he starts walking into the new cave tunnel checking for hazards and traps as they go.
Perception: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 21 + 2 + 2 = 45

@Hazreem, have Seriyle change into something fire-resistant (fire giant?) before we head down there?

Omari casts Air Walk on Khedron and mounts up. Nocking an arrow, he replies to Ohrmizd "After you..."

"I will gladly let you two go ahead," Heshan chuckled. "I am not exactly as hardy as the rest of you."

Seriyle nods grimly as her form shifts into that of one of their hated fire giant foes here. Hefting her newly acquired axe she grins, "I am ready."

Hazreem nods shortly, "Lets get this over with."

Hazreem and Seriyle will take rear guard.

We'll need the next map.

The smooth volcanic tunnel splits into three here, continuing on to the west, northwest, and southwest.

In the midst of the Junction stands Jhavhul. "Welcome, visitors, to Xotani’s Grave, where all your wishes are granted!" he says, spreading his arms in welcome and unleashing a wave of heat. "You are honored to have been chosen to witness my ascension. Enjoy yourselves, and when you are but ants beneath my feet, I may even let you live!" He throws back his head and laughs, a deep, booming sound that brings to mind the roaring of flames. The figure turns to smoke and slowly fades away as his thunderous laughter echoes down the tunnels.

Omari mutters "Hopefully that includes the wish that we put your head on a post...

Spellcraft, was Javhul's iamge a programmed illusion, projected image or what?: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 3 = 21
12 rank +3 trained

Magical image.

Someone else with a spellcraft check if you please, I'd really like to know if that's a projected image or something that he can see through (or will warn him), or is it just a programmed script...

Seriyle Spellcraft: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (1) + 26 = 27

Ohrmizd freezes on place, not ready for fighting Jhavhul as early as this. He frowns but relaxes as the image puffs out "Nice show. But that is nothing that will stop us"

He halts a bit while the others determine if it was a mere image or Jhavhul himself, and profits the time to bring up the magics that have expired while the group rested.

HP 143/143 AC 36 TAC 17
bane 15/15
judgement 5/5
shield of faith (+4) 15 min
greater magic weapon (+3) 15 h
magic vestment (+3) 15 h
keen edge 150 min
bloodhound 150 min
clay skin 150 min (DR 5/adamantine 50/50 hp)
heroism 150 min
heightened awareness 150 min

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

"Of course you would not dare to face us directly like proper gentlemen," Heshan groaned, then tapped down on his staff to hopefully reveal the position of the djinni... provided he is using invisibility.

The greeting is just an elaborate illusion.

Path 1, 2 or 3?

"I guess one path is as good as any other" Ohrmizd shrugs seeing the different tunnels and takes a coin from his purse throwing it to the air.
1d2 ⇒ 1

"The Pactmaster's shield, mmm... I guess that means we go through the first path" the Kheleshite indicates the first tunnel at hand and swiftly takes point guiding the group through the caverns.
Survival: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 22 + 2 = 37

Omari follows atop Khedron, an arrow on the string and a wary eye for any threat...

Perception: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 4 + 7 + 2 = 40
15 rank +4 wis+7 racial+2 favored terrain (Hunter's blessing)

A river of lava cuts off the path after a few turns and some 50 feet of tunnel. You see the tunnel widening into a cave a bit further down the way and recognize salamanders those fire creatures you also met last time in the general area.

"What do you think? Can we convince the salamanders to talk like we did last time?" Ohrmizd points past the lava "We can fly over to reach them. Can you all follow?"

The Kheleshite starts to prepare his flying carpet.

"What makes you think they won't attack us immediately," Hazreem stares across the lava river, "I think anyone who lairs here would work for Jhavhul right?"

No map, so I'm not sure if I have to stay mounted on Khedron, or can I dismount and still see the salamanders? If I can dismount where I can still see the salamanders, I am going to.

"I am sure they are Javhul's minions if they are down here. The question is, do we want to give them a chance to run away, rather than slaughtering them immediately."

Heshan ponders the idea. Killing the salamanders seems like the reasonable thing to do... but it may not be for someone who is trying to follow the tenets of the Dawnflower. "I suppose we should give them a chance to flee... but at a distance," the sorcerer speaks.

"If there's a chance they will listen to us, or let us pass without confrontation, I would like to give them. Now..." he holds the scimitar high " They will not falter if they decide to attack or stop us somehow"

Ohrmizd observes what the salamanders are doing from a far well covered spot.

The salamanders are enjoying the heat of the lava like a croc lying in the sun after a cold night. There don't seem to be any tasks that they are doing.

"Ok, you all can fly over that lava?" Ohrmizd jumps over the flying carpet and orders it to take it into the air. When he is about 60' from the salamanders, he calls the attention of them "Ողջույն, հրեղեն օձեր: Կարո՞ղ եք ինձ ցույց տալ, թե որտեղ է գտնվում Ջավհուլը: Ես շտապ ուղերձ ունեմ փոխանցելու"

Bluff: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 16 + 2 = 37

Hazreem glances over to Seriyle who nods in a silent reply. Soon they both are transformed into a swirling mass of air. Shape Change into Large Air Elementals.

Once they have both transformed they both hover in place, ready to assist the holy inquisitor.

@Hazreem, I don't think Seriyle can do that; she's restricted to water elemental form, no other elements

Omari waits tensely, ready to draw and fire immediately...

"<Attack them>" the leader of the group orders in ignan. For those who don't understand it, it does sound agressive.

Omari, Heshan <--

"<Bad Decision>"; Omari replies in the same language and then the arrows begin to fly...

A combat map would be a really good thing; I could see where I am, who I can shoot, if Khedron can charge, etc...