GM Foxy's 2nd Legacy of Fire

Game Master Foxy Quickpaw

”So you mean we need a rest then, yes? Instead of exploring another, potentially dangerous area? And we would also be risking being spotted by the gnoll patrols. Why do that?”

A proper search of the tower shows that it has indeed only the great view over the landscape through the windows at 40ft and again further up at 120ft. And the doors underground you already found.

"Lets check out those Gargoyles next. When the Gnols are afraid to go to these places there is a good chance that any treasure is still left to be found by enterprising adventurers."

"I think we are risking being detected by the gnoll patrols every time we are walking around outside in the open, going from one place to the other" - Roryx pipes in - "Why take that chance to look for treasure Manuun? Can we not go there after, and if we survive this whole venture?"

"My experience is, when you leave a place like that its typically in a very speedy manner with a bunch of Troglodytes and it least one giant stone ball tight on your heels."

Manuun has just different experiences than people like Roryx or Ohrmizd.

Heshan was too enamored by where in gods name he got that story from. "That I have to know how it happened." His eyes beamed with excitement.

"So that means you think the risk of being detected by the gnolls is worth it? For the potential of finding treasure?" - Roryx continues, settling down as they plan to rest.

Ohrmizd yawns and takes a sit in the tower "Well, just tell me when you are ready to do something. I am just a bit tired of these discussions and have no interest to further fuel them myself"

"My experience is, when you leave a place like that its typically in a very speedy manner with a bunch of Troglodytes and it least one giant stone ball tight on your heels."

Manuun has just different experiences than people like Roryx or Ohrmizd.

Sense Motive, just how much BS is Manuun pushing...: 1d20 + 5 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 3 + 2 = 15

Are we about to hear Indiana Manuun and the Temple of Doom? Although tactically I agree with you, I like to have a clear run-away route for when the assault goes wrong... If we assaulted through the spider's minaret and fled afterwards past a former Gargoyle layer (there is a breach in the walls there), it would lead pursuit away from the second hidden entrance and the escaped slaves in area A.

Manuun has definitely been running out of locations before. I believe there might even been a stone ball once. And I don't think there were ever troglodytes.

Ohrmizd yawns and takes a sit in the tower "Well, just tell me when you are ready to do something. I am just a bit tired of these discussions and have no interest to further fuel them myself"

[b}"Then lets wait until the gnoll patrol is on the other side of the premise and head over there."[/b]

Manuun checks out the premise to find out where the guards are and wwhen they cannot see the Minarett he is speedily climbing down the tower.

Climb: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 = 12

Unfortunately he slips, but his ring of feather falling actives in time to save him.

"I think we should use the rope again!"

Ohrmizd yawns and takes a sit in the tower "Well, just tell me when you are ready to do something. I am just a bit tired of these discussions and have no interest to further fuel them myself"

"Then lets wait until the gnoll patrol is on the other side of the premise and head over there."

Manuun checks out the premise to find out where the guards are and wwhen they cannot see the Minarett he is speedily climbing down the tower.

Climb: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16

Unfortunately he slips, but his ring of feather falling actives in time to save him.

"I think we should use the rope again!"

Omari pulls out some string (50' of string for 1 sp!) and drops one end down to Manuun, "Can I borrow that ring?

After everyone climbing down, and Ohrmizd pulling up the rope and jumping down himself with the featherfall ring all sneak over to the tower where the gargoyles suposedly live. A lopsided minaret, its stacked layers sloppy and precarious, casts a long shadow across the courtyard. A weatherworn coil of stairs scrambles about its perimeter, ascending a hundred feet or so. The stairs slope slightly toward the outer edge and no rails exist to prevent an unsteady climber from tumbling off onto the shards of rubble below.

As you approach the structure two stone statues, that sat on the stairs, topple over and fall down. They come to life spread their wings and attack.

@Manuun
Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 251d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

@Heshan
Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 211d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Surprise Round - Perception DC26 to act
Manuun <--
Gargoyle, Gargoyle
Heshan, Omari, Ohrmizd, Roryx <--

perception: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 28
5 ranks +2 racial +2 wis

Omari says "Those statues are moving!", takes a step back and casts Murderous Command on one of the gargoyles...

5'step back
standard action - cast murderous command, DC 13 will on one of the gargoyles... They may end up fighting each other rather than us...

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
"What a nice day today. These towers are more calm than I thought" Ohrmizd is calmly moving ahead when the group stumbles with the gargoyles.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 14

You might want to second guess that thought." Heshan replied with a grunt, hand at his latest wound.

Earlier after climbing down the Tower
"Sure here use it, it should make things easier."

Perception DC 26: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 2 = 27

"Arghh careeful. They are outside already."

Then he takes a step back out of range and administers his prepared oil of magic weapon onto his bow.

HP: 28/32
AC: 17 +2 vs. non-magical ranged
Luck: 5/6, Heroism: 45/50 min remaining
Spells: L2 1/3 (DC14), L1 5/5 (DC13)

Know Arcana About Gargoyles (Take 20): 20 + 8 + 2 = 30 The check about the spider was yesterday if I remember correctly
Also I was not sure if we are still within the first 50 minute window, buut since this was likely our last fight for the day I assume I have recast Heroism before the climbing (I have been using the bonus all the time.)

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Perception Swiper: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

"What a nice day today. These towers are more calm than I thought" Ohrmizd is calmly moving ahead when the group stumbles with the gargoyles.

"Surely they are safer now after we cleared out the spider" - Roryx nods oblivious.

Swiper does seem upset though, sniffing and growling at the air.

Not sure if Swiper sensing the Gargoyles helps Roryx or not.

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
claws: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 241d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
claws: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 261d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 81d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
gore: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 271d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
confirm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 101d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

One of the gargoyles turns on his kin, clawing biting and attacking with its horns, but all that doesn't cause even a scratch.

With Manuun stepping away, the gargoyle is free to go for the cleric who turned his ally.

@Omari
claws: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 261d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Gargoyle, Gargoyle
Manuun, Heshan, Omari, Ohrmizd, Roryx <--

"There stone can only be breached by magic weapons or very powerful blows."

Nocking an arrow Manuun takes aim at the Gargoyles attacking Omari and lets fly at the beast shoulder, where mould ann corrosion have eaten away at the stone already.

Short Bow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 34 (+1 Point Blank, +3 Luck, +2 Heroism)
Dam: 1d6 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 11+1 Point Blank, +3 Luck, +1 Magic Weapon
Short Bow Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 27 (+1 Point Blank, +3 Luck, +2 Heroism)
Dam: 1d6 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 10

HP: 28/32
AC: 17 +2 vs. non-magical ranged
Luck: 4/6 2 lingering, Heroism: 45/50 min remaining
Spells: L2 1/3 (DC14), L1 5/5 (DC13)

All bows have a crit multiplier of x3. You want to fix that in your post?

I think Roryx wants to cast Shield and move forward, but what slide are we on guys?

Too late for correction

Crit Damage x3: 1d6 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 11

Before going into the structure Ohrmizd casts shield of faith once more.

Ohrmizd attempts to maneuver to gain a flank against the gargoyle attacking Omari "Dawnflower help me with your fire to defend my friends!" activating his justice judgment.
+1 Scimitar+judgment-PA-Str dmg: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 - 2 - 3 = 8 +2 if flanking
Magical/Slashing damage+PA-Str dmg: 1d6 + 5 + 4 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 4 - 3 = 11

If Ohrmizd manages to flank.
Precise Strike extra damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

HP 47/48 AC 24 TAC 14
Strength -7 dmg
light 50 min (scimitar)
shield of faith 5 min
judgement (justice; +2 sacred to hit)

Manuun almost takes the stone guy apart with a single arrow. Rorys prepares to engage a gargoyle. Ohrmizd can barely lift the blade, much less perform a precise attack (flanking position obtained / no map available).

Gargoyle(22), Gargoyle
Manuun, Ohrmizd, Roryx
Heshan, Omari <--

I'm pretty sure we need to revise a bit -
1) Thanks to Manuun's oil of magic weapon, that penetrates DR and does a full 32, not 22, also
2)Monsters get damage penetration against their own type of DR if it's magic or epic .

Omari thinks a swift prayer, "Thank you for your foresight with this adaptive weapon, Horned Lord", takes a step away from the stone monstrosity, and fires a pair of arrows.

5' step
full round attack with rapid shot

To Hit A: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 10
+3 bab +3 dex +1 pbs +1 enhancement(weapon) -2 rapid shot
Damage A: 1d8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) - 2 + 1 + 1 = 6
-2 str +1 pbs +1 enhancement(weapon)

To Hit B: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 10
Damage B: 1d8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) - 2 + 1 + 1 = 4

Thanks for pointing it out.
The gargoyle that attacked Omari falls apart into rubble, startling Omari. The arrows he shoots go wide.

Gargoyle(RIP), Gargoyle
Manuun, Ohrmizd, Roryx, Omari
Heshan <--

Heshan is more than happy to back away from the gargoyle before doing damage the only way he can.

Magic Missle: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 2 = 6

The gargoyle cries out when hit with the magic projectiles. Freed from the magic compulsion it attacks Manuun. Two more gargoyles swoop down from the tower.

@Manuun
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

@Omari
Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 121d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

@Heshan
Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 271d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Gargoyle(6), Gargoyle, Gargoyle
Manuun, Ohrmizd, Roryx, Omari, Heshan <--

Seeing Heshan engaged, Omari makes a quick decision to help out. He takes a step away from the gargoyle attacking him, and pivots to fire a pair of arrows at the gargoyle attacking Heshan.

5' step
full round attack with rapid shot

To Hit A: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 16
+3 bab +3 dex +1 pbs +1 enhancement(weapon) -2 rapid shot
Damage A: 1d8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) - 2 + 1 + 1 = 3
-2 str +1 pbs +1 enhancement(weapon)

To Hit B: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 19
Damage B: 1d8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 2 + 1 + 1 = 1

Seeing himself disengaged, Ohrmizd raises his scimitar that shines as he utters a blistering invective "Ah, you pile of cowards, burn on the fires of Sarenrae!"
Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Fire damage: 1d10 ⇒ 9
Ref DC 14 to avoid catching fire

He then steps forward to offer Roryx a flank "Heshy, stop toying the flying statue, hit it hard with your glittering powders before the gnolls discover we are playing with their pets"

HP 47/48 AC 24 TAC 14
Strength -7 dmg
light 50 min (scimitar)
shield of faith 5 min
judgement (justice; +2 sacred to hit)

In response, Heshan retreats down next to Roryx before unleashing a new trick. A splattering of shiny dust appears next to two of the gargoyles.

Glitterdust DC 16 or be blinded.

Manuun rolls to the side to avoid the attack of the gargoyle and release an arrow at his attacker.

Short Bow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 23 (+1 Point Blank, +3 Luck, +2 Heroism)
Dam: 1d6 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 6

HP: 28/32
AC: 17 +2 vs. non-magical ranged
Luck: 4/6 1 lingering, Heroism: 45/50 min remaining
Spells: L2 1/3 (DC14), L1 5/5 (DC13)

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Omari plnats two arrows in Heshan's opponent. Ohrmizd sets two of the gargoyles on fire and Heshan adds insult to injury by covering one of them in glitter, after getting another painful wound for moving away.

@Heshan
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 191d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Gargoyle(15), Gargoyle(9 Fire), Gargoyle(13 Blind Fire)
Manuun, Ohrmizd, Omari, Heshan
Roryx <--

Using Arcane power to infuse his weapon, Rryx moves past Omari to defend their right flank, and swings at the gargoyle.

Want to go to the gargoyle on the right, but no point if that is the blind one. If that is the case, then I will flank with Ohrmizd instead.

Morningstar: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Next to him Swiper yips and snarls, seamlessly moving around the Magus' legs in defensive movements.

Swiper Bodyguard DC10: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Swiper Bodyguard DC10: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Swiper Bodyguard DC10: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

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AC: 24 (26 if/when Swiper Bodyguard applies)
HP: 44/44
Effects: Shield, Arcane Pool on Morningstar

fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Reflex: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 4 = 14
fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2

The blinded gargoyle rolls on the ground to extinguish the fire, but fails. The other two attack with all that they have.

@Manuun
claws: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
claws: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 101d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
gore: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 81d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

@Roryx
claws: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
claws: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 191d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
gore: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 81d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Gargoyle(15), Gargoyle(35 Fire), Gargoyle(12 Blind Fire)
Manuun, Ohrmizd, Omari, Heshan, Roryx <--

"Lets try this again" - Roryx growls, and swings. His mace gains a red glow.

Adding Arcane Strike to the mix.

Morningstar: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

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AC: 24 (26 if/when Swiper Bodyguard applies)
HP: 44/44
Effects: Shield, Arcane Pool on Morningstar, Arcane Strike

Roryx destroys the gargoyle and he notices that his morningstar is much more effective with arcane strike.

Gargoyle(15), Gargoyle(RIP), Gargoyle(12 Blind Fire)
Roryx
Manuun, Ohrmizd, Omari, Heshan <--

"Let me help Man!" seeing the sylph pressed, although hopefully unscathed thanks to the blistering invective demoralization, Ohrmizd leaves the blinded gargoyle for now and focuses on surrounding the active one to strike with his scimitar activating bane for the fist time "Sarenrae punish this gargoyle for attacking good Manuun!" the mithral shield shines in response as if the goddess was hearing the desperate plea of his unorthodox faithful and Ohrmizd's blade becomes even more lethal.
+1 Scimitar+judgment-PA-Str dmg+monsruous humanoid bane: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 - 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 - 2 - 3 + 2 = 19
Magical/Slashing damage+PA-Str dmg+bane: 1d6 + 5 + 4 - 3 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 4 - 3 + 2 + (3, 1) = 16

HP 47/48 AC 24 TAC 14
Strength -7 dmg
light 50 min (scimitar)
shield of faith 5 min
judgement (justice; +2 sacred to hit)
bane 4/5 (swift)

Ignore all this if Ohrmizd is right and the gargoyle is shaken and therefore just misses.

When the Gargoyle drops on him with all his attacks Manuun is no longer able to avoid all the strikes. When the claw of the gargoyle lands on his cheek, he once more turns into thin air, leaving the claw to strike nothing. But just as he reverts to his normal form, the teeth of the gargoyle strike his torso and leave a solid mark.

Casting Windy escape to gain DR10 Magic on the first attack

"Arrg! Leave me alone! Why dont you listen to Miz!"

Slipping away once more Manuun tries to stop the gargoyle with his arrows.

Short Bow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 18 (+1 Point Blank, +3 Luck, +2 Heroism)
Dam: 1d6 + 1 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 3 + 1 = 7

HP: 24/32
AC: 17 +2 vs. non-magical ranged
Luck: 4/6, Heroism: 45/50 min remaining
Spells: L2 1/3 (DC14), L1 4/5 (DC13)

Between the attacks of Ohrmizd and Manuun another gargoyle goes down.

Gargoyle(RIP), Gargoyle(RIP), Gargoyle(12 Blind Fire Prone)
Roryx, Manuun, Ohrmizd,
Omari, Heshan <--

The inquisitor was handling the gargoyle of his own and he had just got rid of his own. Too far to do much from where he is, he repositions himself before bolstering his own defenses.

Casting Mirror Image.

images: 1d5 ⇒ 4

16/35

AC 13

Spells L2 5/7 (DC15), L1 4/5 (DC16)

Omari continues to make his bow sing, shooting at the remaining gargoyle.

5' step
full round attack with rapid shot

To Hit #1: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 4 = 3 vs (no dex and AC -2 from blinded)
+3 bab +3 dex +1 pbs +1 enhancement(weapon) -2 rapid shot -4 prone target with ranged weapon
Damage #1: 1d8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) - 2 + 1 + 1 = 8
-2 str +1 pbs +1 enhancement(weapon)

To Hit #2: 1d20 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 4 = 15 vs (no dex and AC -2 from blinded)
Damage #2: 1d8 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) - 2 + 1 + 1 = 1

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 4 = 22
Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Omari hits with his second shot. The gargoyle extinguishes the fire, but still has glitter in his eyes.

Gargoyle(RIP), Gargoyle(RIP), Gargoyle(13 Blind Prone)
Roryx, Manuun, Ohrmizd, Omari, Heshan <--

Let's see, he's blinded (-2 AC, no dex), prone (+4 to hit with melee weapons... judging by the rest of them, he's got about 20 hp left. I'm going to leave this to the melee types.)

Despite the weakness on his arms, Ohrmizd can feel the power of her goddess backing him up. Rushing back to face the last gargoyle, he makes a descending swing trying to finish the blinded and prone creature "This tower is ours now, we need it to stop the gnoll war!"
+1 Scimitar+judgment-PA-Str dmg+monsruous humanoid bane+prone+blind (flatfooted): 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 2 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 - 2 - 3 + 2 + 4 + 2 = 21
Magical/Slashing damage+PA-Str dmg+bane: 1d6 + 5 + 4 - 3 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 - 3 + 2 + (4, 5) = 19

HP 47/48 AC 24 TAC 14
Strength -7 dmg
light 50 min (scimitar)
shield of faith 5 min
judgement (justice; +2 sacred to hit)
bane 3/5 (swift)

Roryx steps up to the Gargoyle, flanking with Ohrmizd. Then he swings his mace in a wide arc.

Mace: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 = 29
Damage if it hits: 1d8 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

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AC: 24 (26 if/when Swiper Bodyguard applies)
HP: 44/44
Effects: Shield, Arcane Pool on Mace, Arcane Strike

Ohrmizd and Roryx team up on the blind gargoyle lying on the ground and beat it to death.

Combat over.