Righteous Fury (Wrath of the Righteous, table 1) (Inactive)

Game Master The Roxtar

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The city of Townsville.... no wait... hold on. The city of Kenabres. Travellers come from all around Mendev to partake in the festival of Armasse each year. Plenty of games and wonders to behold in this city on the edge of the corrupted lands.

Each of you has picked out a lovely seat in the plaza and are awaiting an announcement from Lord Hulrun, to kick off this celebration.

While Armasse officially began at noon, those in attendance were hushed, waiting for the proclaimation and blessing of the festival by Lord Hulrun himself, ruler of Kenabres. The crowd gathered in Clydwell Plaza eagerly watched as the aged inquisitor took the stage, clad in shining, resplendent armor. He cleared his throat, but just as he was about to speak, a bright light shone from the west, as if the sun were rising from the wrong direction. Hulrun’s shadow fell huge and distorted across the cathedral’s facade. Seconds later, the sound of a thunderous explosion ripped through the air and earth, along with a violent tremor. To the west, the fortress known as the Kite—the location of Kenabres’s wardstone—had vanished. In its place, a brilliant plume of red fire, lightning, and smoke erupted into the heavens.

A moment later, a powerful roar accompanied a welcome sight rising from the crowd—Kenabres’s greatest guardian, the ancient silver dragon Terendelev, who had until that moment been attending the opening ceremony disguised as a human. Above, another form appeared, as nightmarish as the dragon was breathtaking. A humanoid shape three times the size of any man, with skin coated in fire and lightning, gripped a flaming sword and whip. The creature’s identity was immediately obvious: Khorramzadeh, the Storm King of the Worldwound, had come to Kenabres!

Men and women from the crowd grabbed up their weapons and readied to fight, all while the ground continued to shake and disgorge demons into the streets, the dragon and the balor lord clashed above. The fight was over in a few harrowing moments, as the balor cut deep into Terendelev’s body, swooping down to strike the dragon and arresting her charge. A few more blows, and the titanic duo spiraled downward toward the crowd.

The sight of the dragon smashing into the facade of the Cathedral of St. Clydwell is one no witness would ever forget. At that moment, a titanic demon erupted at the far end of the plaza, reducing several buildings to ruins as it smashed into this world. The rift it created shot across the plaza, and there was no time to escape—it opened below your feet, angling away into darkness.

Even as you fell, the dragon noticed your plight. Though she saw death standing over her, she seized this final chance to save a few more souls. After she uttered a few arcane words and stretched out a bleeding talon, you felt her magic take hold of you, slowing your plummet into the darkness as if you were feathers falling into a pit. Yet the fall remained as inexorable, and as you drifted downward into the depths, the last thing you saw was the Storm King standing before the ancient silver dragon, his sword lashing out and cleaving full through her neck. As her severed head fell, the rift above you slammed shut, and the light of the world above was gone.

Drifting down, you each land on solid ground in the darkness. Rocks and dirt pelt down on you all, causing cuts and scrapes, and then all is still. The sounds of the battle above can still be heard, but it is muted and distant. And so begins Armasse.

A slightly nasal high tenor voice speaks out in the darkness.

"I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT SUNRODS. MUCH MORE USEFUL THAN TORCHES YOU KNOW, WHEN SECONDS COUNT."

The man fumbles in his pack for a moment, and lights a torch.

"THERE. HELLO! IS EVERYONE ALRIGHT? THAT NICE DRAGON SEEMS TO HAVE ARRESTED OUR FALL. DAMNED POLITE THING TO DO BEFORE IT DIED."

Cupradahl is a tall and lanky Taldane man with blonde hair styled oddly, short on the sides and high on top. He's wearing studded leather and has an earthbreaker he's placed on the ground at his feet while he fumbled around in his satchel.

"Get back here, foul demon! I, Firas al-Adil, am my lady's vengeance incarnate! I knew this day would come and I am ready to face you, Khorramzadeh, and rid the realms of your taint!" The furious war cries and vicious swings may have been terrifying, if it were not for the ridiculous image the half-orc displayed, flailing his scimitar violently about, nowhere near the Storm King nor any other demons, and uncomfortably close to the others floating down into the depths beside him.

By the time he landed, beads of sweat dotted the muscular green skin, soaking into the many layers of brightly colored silken robes he wore, while his breath came in heavy draws. He shook his blade over his head, its elaborate quillons in the shape of Sarenrae's angelic ankh rattled against his mailed hand. One last guttural shout echoed from his lungs before he dropped to one knee and lowered his head.

"I have failed you, my mistress. I beg you to forgive my weakness and ask that you give me the opportunity to redeem myself. May your light shine upon us all."

The paladin finished his prayer just as Cupradahl finished lighting his torch, illuminating the half-orc's face. His bright blue eyes widened in an unsettling intensity as his mouth curled into a toothy smile.

"Well met, Taldan! I see that we begin this quest together!" he said in a thick Katapeshi accent.

George stands in darkness. With a mumble the dust coating his body is removed as he notices the flicker of light in the distance. Shifting his shoulders so his pack settles more comfortably, he strides toward the apparent rally point.

"Hello there in the light. Party of one coming in."

"HI! THAT'S SOME SWORD YOU GOT THERE, FRIEND! A SKIMITAR, HUH?"

He hefts his earthrbeaker easily, despite his fairly thin frame, and rests it on his shoulder.

"TWO HALF-ORCS? WOW! HOW ARE YOU DOING FRIEND? NOT HURT, I HOPE? AND, DEEN, I MUST HAVE LEFT MY MANNERS UP WITH THAT DRAGONS HEAD! MY NAME'S CUPRADHAL, BUT MOST FOLKS JUST CALL ME COOP."

George looks up to the 2 companions in the flickerig light. Taking in the broad shoulders on both of them, heavy shield, massive dual handed weapon. Glancing at the cestus on his right arm, he smiles broadly at them.

"Nice to make your acquantice Coop. Please call me George. I seem to be unharmed due to the final act of Terendelev." At the mention of her name a look of sadness washes over his face. "Perhaps there are others that need our attention?"

Lifting herself up off the ground, dusting bits of dirt and stone from her clothing, Lassandra identified a flame in the distance followed by familiar tones. She approaches the flame, hard heels echoing into the darkness.
All that can be seen till her final approach is a pair of glowing light blue eyes. She is finally distinguishable once she is standing in the light of the torch. Plumes of feathers sprout from her colar bone barely covering prominent chest with other similar plumes falling on the sides of her neck. She stands with a very elegant pose as if though she were of nobility.

"And here I was hoping for a quiet and more peaceful Armasse."

Even though her words were soft and comforting, her words needlessly echoed as though she were standing in a mountainous valley.

"Is everyone okay I hope? Everything where it needs to be?"

She continues to dust herself off and after finishing, you can't help but notice that her coat tails continue to move as though there was a subtle wind.

With the torch light offering some illumination to the area, you can see that you are in a large, natural cavern under the city. Chunks of rock have fallen from above, with dust still trickling down here and there. It appears that not everyone that fell was so fortunate though, here and there, you find grim reminders that life is fleeting.

To the south a female voice calls out from the darkness.

"You there, in the light, I appear to be stuck."

As her voice beckons, another deeper voice rumbles to the southeast.

"Fah, helluva way to start a festival. These damned demons running amok up there. That wardstone was supposed to protect the city. I told them time and again that after the last battle, they needed to replace it. I knew that crack was going to lead to disaster, and turns out I was right. As usual."

"I THINK I HEAR SOMEONE."

Coop moves to the south, picking is way respectfully (but without much concern) over the dead. As he moves, he scans the walls for any sign of egress.

"CRACK IN THE WARDSTONE, EH? GOTTA GET THAT FIXED, YOU ASK ME. CAN'T PUT OFF NECESSARY MAINTENANCE OF A CRITICAL PIECE OF THAUMATURGIC INFRASTRUCTURE LIKE THAT."

"I will check out the other voice. Give a shout if you need more assistance to free the lady. You there, the fellow in the back. Keep talking so I can find you easier."

George starts heading toward the second voice. He scans the fallen as he passes, noting those that had backpacks, full skins, or weapons to collect later.

As Coop moves closer, he spots a human with her leg trapped under a sizable stone. Her fingers scratching at the dirt trying to find purchase to lift the heavy object to no avail.

Nearby, the deeper voice speaks up again, and you hear footsteps approach from the darkness. Moments later, an older human steps into the light.

"Just keep yer pointy bits tucked away and we'll get along just fine. Name is Horgus."

Lasandra will make her way towards the lady's voice with assistance from her dark vision. She also scans the area for anything useful or other possible conscious folk, also keeping an eye out for loose debrie.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Most of the objects and fallen heroes lay broken or buried under debris. Lassandra does spot an elf that appears to be breathing, but unconscious.

Firas rushes to the sound of the woman’s voice and begins removing the rubble and debris to unearth her.

strength: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

"Horgus, difficult circumstances for a first encounter. I am George, and the fellow with the torch goes by Coop. We have not taken the time to exchange names with the others. It is good to see you are able to move around on your own. Did you happen to hear anyone as you made your way to us?" George slings his backpack on the ground and starts rooting around. Oversight on your part, George. You don't even have a candle in here. You have to remember others have been given different gifts.

Horgus takes notice of the dust upon his clothing and starts trying to brush it off as best as he can.

"Nope, haven't seen or heard anyone except for you folks. Looks like we need to work our way back out of here. Question is, how?"

Firas gets a solid grip on the stone and is able to lift it. The woman lets out a gasp of surprise and pain as he does do, but she slides herself out from under the large stone. She clutches at her leg, and you can see sweat beading on her forehead.

"CRACKERJACK JOB LIFTING THAT ROCK, FIRAS."

He walks over to the unconscious elf.

Heal: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

”Are you alright, my lady?” he asks as he helps her to her feet.

”My apologies, I am Firas al-Adil, sworn champion of The Dawnflower,” he says with a kind of salute, placing his open palm to his heart, and a slight bow of his head.

Then he turns to examine the unconscious elf, “This one needs aid. Alas, I have not yet been blessed with Her healing touch.”

Dusting off himself off. Scanning the area for anyone in need of help.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Coop examines the elf and discovers that it's face is covered in burn, with the skin still raw and tender.

Firas tries to lift the woman to her feet, but she collapses almost immediately with another screech of pain.

She tries to speak, but the words come out in short bursts to the half-orc. "I don't... think.... that's going.... to work."

Upon hearing someone calling for aid, George turns to the man. "That is an excellent question Horgus. You look like you have seen a few things in life. Could you give it a moment of thought while I attend to the lady? Once we get a handle on the situation, I will check in for some advice."

Stepping quickly over to the injured lady, George drops to a knee. "Ma'am, right now it looks like I am the closest thing to a medic we have. I can fix some, but recommend a proper examination by trained person as soon as possible. With your permission..."

Assuming she allows George to cast.

George Soundtracker raises his hand to touch the elf. "Shake It Off"

CLW : 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Coop takes another torch out of his bag and lights it, and hands it to Horgus.

"GOOD QUESTION, MY MYSTERIOUS FRIEND! I'M GOING TO HAVE A LOOK-SEE AROUND THE PERIMETER. THE WELCOMER WILL PROVIDE A WAY OUT!"

If Horgus has a problem with a strange man screaming into his face, Coop doesn't seem to notice it. He makes his way down into the northeastern corner of the cave.

Is that spider actually there, Alex?

The woman nods to George, and as the spell settles over her she smiles slightly. "Well, that certainly took the edge off, but, I don't think I'll be getting around too quickly at the moment. Name is Avenia, thanks for the help"

The old man just grumbles and holds the torch.

In the back of the cavern, a disturbing shape looms. Nearly the size of a horse, what appears to be an immense black spider crouches silent and still on the ground.

"GOLLY, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT THING."

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Firas’s head snaps in the direction of Coop and he rushes over to the spider, drawing his scimitar again and raising his shield.

If the creature doesn’t react at his approach, he pokes it with his blade.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

The spider appears to be a very large and quite dead black widow. While the spider itself doesn't seem to react to your poking, two creatures that were inside of it having a meal aren't particularly fond of the disruption and wriggle their way out towards you.

Round 1

19 Blue
18 Lyon 9/9
15 Firas 13/13
15 Yellow
13 Lassandra 13/13
12 Coop 14/14
03 George 11/11

Blue tries to bite at the paladin, but is unsuccessful.

Bite: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

bold you're up

Firas steps around the creature what is it exactly? slicing his blade across it as he moves.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 241d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 131d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Firas twirls his blade and lashes out, splitting the creature in half and it drops motionless to the ground.

I added a larger picture, but they look like maggots. Honestly, one of the more disappointing pieces of artwork i've seen for pawns, considering they pulled two images from one page in the bestiary and didn't isolate just that creature.

Round 1

18 Lyon 9/9
15 Firas 13/13
15 Yellow
13 Lassandra 13/13
12 Coop 14/14
03 George 11/11

In the interest of moving things along, Lyon is on delay

Round 1

18 Lyon 9/9
15 Firas 13/13
15 Yellow
13 Lassandra 13/13
12 Coop 14/14
03 George 11/11

The writhing creature turns it's maw towards Coop and spews the contents of it's stomach in his direction.

Fort Save from Coop please

Bold may act

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

If still able to act.

Coop swings his earthbreaker at the maggot.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 1) + 7 = 14 Bludgeoning

As the chunks of partially digested spider splatter all over Coop, he feels sickened as the condition, it will last for 1 minute or until you can clean yourself off spending a full-round action with at least 1 gallon of water but is still able to bring his giant weapon down upon the creature and crush it.

Out of combat.

As the sound of combat starts, George moves to interpose himself from the combat and the unconcious elf. With the sound of quick victory, he turns to look at the others. A look of consideration crosses his features. Then he quickly turns to the fallen man. George lowers his hand to touch the fallen. "Shake It Off"

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Turning back to the group, "I am afraid unless anyone has items to heal, or even limited spell casting, we are down to mundane methods for the remainder of the day. I could not contemplate holding back when this man so clearly needs it. The way you dispatched those creatures, so quickly, gives me belief that we may emerge battered, but victorious."

"WOWEE, THAT IS VILE."

Scraping as much as he can off of himself, he picks up the torch and moves down to the corner of the room, looking for a way out.

With the healing magic settling over him, the elf suddenly wakes. He immediately presses his hands to his face. As Coop speak, he twists quickly in that direction.

"Identify yourself. Where am I? What is going on?"

"WELL, I'M COOP, THIS IS A HOLE IN THE GROUND, AND THERE'S SOME KIND OF INVASION GOING ON ABOVE US. A DEMON KILLED A DRAGON, WE FELL INTO A HOLE, AND I THINK YOU GOT BANGED UP IN THE FALL. CAN'T BE SURE ABOUT THAT, THOUGH. WHAT'S YOUR NAME, STRANGER?"

Firas shakes the filth from his blade then pulls a small handkerchief from his pouch and wipes it off more thoroughly before sheathing it again. "What foul creatures! Surely the taint of demons haunts this place! We must be wary."

Hearing the sound of spellcasting, he turns and sees George helping the elf to his feet. "Thank The Everlight you are here. I am troubled to hear that your energy is tapped for now. We will be cautious."

"I am Firas al-Adil, sworn champion of The Healing Flame. I know this gentleman to be Cupradahl, and your savior is called George. Also among us I count the lady, Avenia, who was injured like you, and another lady--I am afraid I have not caught your name yet, miss," he says with a slight bow of his head to Lassandra, "and one other gentleman who I worry may be mute." he says with an elaborately pantomimed wave to Lyon.

"We should survey the area and make sure that no more dangers lurk in the darkness. Avenia, you seem to struggle to stand. Can you lean upon me and I will aid you?"

George reaches down to give the elf a hand up. Once he gets the 3 others together, he pulls out his dagger and sling. "I can help you better defend yourself, if things go bad. But being unarmed in a place like this seems dangerous. I will still have my cestus." He gives his arm a little flick. "But take what you need and we will see about upgrades when they come available."

I believe you mentioned earlier that the stuff on the ground was broken. So we only have what we have.

The elf continues pressing a hand to his face, but pushes himself to his feet. "Aravashnial."

As the elf speaks the name, Horgus makes a choking sound and moves a few feet away.

Tilting his head upwards, he speaks again. "And that was no ordinary demon. I caught sight of the Storm King before... this." He moves his hand to reveal the two ruined eyes still in their sockets.. "Are you certain the dragon is dead? This could be very bad for everyone if it is true. Who is in charge down here?"

Avenia gestures to some of the broken bits. "Perhaps a splint or brace, so I'm not quite such a burden."

Firas will search for components to contruct a splint (as well as any valuable/useful equipment).

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Lassandra lowers her pistol before having fired it. "Those wretches weren't even worth a grain of black powder, let alone a bullet." she says to herself. Lassandra then looks at her pistol and seems a little sad at the cold touch of the barrel. "Though it would have been nice to fire it off a few times. It has been some time since I've fired it... hmm... 23 hours I think. Yeah. Still too long though. Cant let my skills whither."

Lassandra looks back to the others in her party and the injured.
"If you all want to take care of the wounded I'll keep watch on making sure no one or nothing interrupts your mending. I'll keep a sharp eye out for anything that may help you as well."

"Maybe this time I'll actually get to shoot something if something pops up."

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

In the debris, there are items that could serve as a makeshift splint.

As Coop and Lassandra continue searching the area, they turn up five silver scales scattered near some rocks.

Firas shakes the filth from his blade then pulls a small handkerchief from his pouch and wipes it off more thoroughly before sheathing it again. "What foul creatures! Surely the taint of demons haunts this place! We must be wary."

Hearing the sound of spellcasting, he turns and sees George helping the elf to his feet. "Thank The Everlight you are here. I am troubled to hear that your energy is tapped for now. We will be cautious."

"I am Firas al-Adil, sworn champion of The Healing Flame. I know this gentleman to be Cupradahl, and your savior is called George. Also among us I count the lady, Avenia, who was injured like you, and another lady--I am afraid I have not caught your name yet, miss," he says with a slight bow of his head to Lassandra, "and one other gentleman who I worry may be mute." he says with an elaborately pantomimed wave to Lyon.

"We should survey the area and make sure that no more dangers lurk in the darkness. Avenia, you seem to struggle to stand. Can you lean upon me and I will aid you?"

Lyon turns to Fias al-Adil No sir I'm not mute was just maze on how you & your commandes took out those brutes so easy.Let me introduce myself my name is Lyon Redfox. Walks by Fias al-Adil to help out Avenia with any her injurts.

"HUH, MUST BE FROM THAT NICE DRAGON." Coop scoops the scales up.

Lyon will continue is aid Avenia reaching into backpack to pull the alchemy kit

"Well met, Lyon. My apologies for the misinterpretation. Fear not, I will gladly allow all their moment vanquish evil from this land."

Hearing Coop, he turns to investigate the scales. He reaches out to touch one with almost timid reverence. "Could it be? The scales of Terendelev herself!"

He falls to one knee and utters a prayer, "Healing Light, guide her brave soul to your bosom in Nirvana. I vow that her sacrifice will not be in vain."

"Surely this is a sign from the goddess! We must guard these with our lives and return them to her body. Even such a small piece of a creature as great and noble as Terendelev is sacred."

As Coop picks up the first scale, he gets a sense of power and warmth from it.

Collecting the rest of the scales, all of them feel cool to the touch and rather plain.

"HEY THESE ARE PRETTY NEAT. GUN LADY, TAKE ONE."

He walks back over to the others.

"HEYA, FIRAS. HAVE A SCALE. LYON, GEORGIE, HERE YOU GO."

As Coop hands out the silver scales, each of you feel a warmth in your hand as you hold it.

Since at least some people are participating in their first Play-by-Post campaign, I thought I'd put a quick posting tutorial up.

Generally speaking, we prefer players to make their posts in the third person--i.e.,

Good Style writing:
Firstname Lastname leaps up from his chair and pulls his blaster out of its holster!

and not

Bad style writing:
I leap out of my chair and pull my blaster out of its holster!

When your character is speaking, please use bold text, and preferably quotation marks. All caps is acceptable when yelling, although you can also make your text larger for the same effect, or smaller when whispering. Also its best to use italics for internal thought.

To make your text bold, use [ b ] without spaces, and use [ / b ] to stop using bold. Similarly, [ bigger ] [ / bigger ] will make your text larger. [ smaller ] [ / smaller ] will make smaller text as well.

For thoughts, italics ( [ i ] [ / i ]) are preferred. Used too frequently it can be a little much, but a well-placed bit of internal monologue can go miles for filling out character motivations, providing an ironic counterpoint to what the character is saying, etc.

Dice rolling is pretty easy; use [ dice= ] [/dice]. You can put anything after the equals sign, for example here I'll specify that this is a perception roll.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

In between the [ dice= ] and [ / dice] you put the actual dice you want to roll. Format should be XdY+Z, where x is the number of dice, y is the type of die, and z is the modifier applied to the roll. For example, if your 18 strength soldier hit with a falchion you'd roll

Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

Extra dice can be rolled, by adding additional XdY. For example, here's a investigator adding inspiration to his attack roll.

Melee: 1d20 + 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (10) + (2) + 10 = 22

Note that you can roll dice that don't normally exist--1d2 for a 50/50 roll, 1d7 if you've cast mirror image and have 6 images up, etc.

You can also make multiple independent rolls with a single dice code by separating them with a semi-colon. Here I'm going to roll an attack roll and damage roll at the same time.

Falchion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 212d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

Alrighty folks. Everything PFS legal is allowed here, as are -nearly- all paizo products. I would prefer no 3rd party materials as I am not very familiar with their contents/options. Campaign will take players from levels 1-20 and you will be able to attain Mythic Tiers in the process, so this is designed to be an epic level campaign. That said, each player will need to select one of the campaign traits in the players guide, which will determine your Mythic Path and one other trait from the standard pool. I will be allowing a 25 Point Buy for this game, but to minimize some of the munchkining, you will gain no points back from dump stats. Outside of that, looking to get the game started on August 1st. Good luck and let's have some fun!

Howdy, folks. I've got an Occultist thrown together for now. Depending on what everyone else would like to I'm totally willing to change to something else--preferably an arcane caster, if no one else wants one, otherwise I'd be happy to play a cleric or a force-multiplier class.

As is Coop would be a frontline melee character, probably following the Champion Path. I might switch to Evangelist at Level 7ish--either way I am probably taking either Divine, Fey, or Empyreal Obedience.

Coop would be a typical two-handed warrior gish, with most of his spells being used to boost his own combat effectiveness. Late game he'd be using Spellsword to put a Quicken Rod in his earthbreaker, and with the champion abilities he'll be moving his full speed, full attacking, and using the swift to cast a spell or use a mythic/occultist ability.

Additionally, due to being an occultist he'll have lots of intelligence based skills. I could be party trapguy, but with my low dex I won't be incredible at it, baring a two level dip into Investigator which I would be reluctant to do. If the party wants to buy trapspringer gloves, though, I probably wouldn't be too bad at it.

Also thanks to being an occultist, he's going to have an extremely high UMD, so I will likely try to keep every scroll we find, and will try to keep a nice library of utility scrolls available in case we need to, say, talk to a corpse, airwalk a couple of dozen miles, teleport to Absalom, or bring a party member back to life.

Coop is friendly, but not exactly good with people. He's clever, and will be up front and talking when we encounter people, but he'll probably defer to someone else when it comes to actual social checks.

Love the write up on Coop. That is exactly the kind of thing I love to see when putting a party together so we can make sure that all of our characters will meld well together. I have gone through a few iterations already for my character concept, and will probably continue to theorycraft more as I am a character creating junkie.

My first thought was an Half-Orc Eldritch Archer Magus, which would provide significant ranged damage output, some utility spells, some control spells, mediocre Dex/Int skills, and would happily haste the whole party every fight once we get to 7th level. I would definitely not be a frontliner, but with d8 hit dice and plenty of defensive spells I wouldn't be that squishy either. (this is a little redundant with Nate's gunslinger, but more damage output is never bad)

Second thought was an Arcane Duelist Bard, which would be a super buff monkey between bardic music, flagbearer, and spells. Would also have some control, healing and utility spells, great Face skills, and decent Dex/Int skills. Again not a frontliner, but decent survivability and happy to provide flanking. (With Dan's Spell Warrior Skald/Lore Oracle this seems character seems very redundant, so I am assuming this option is out)

Here are my current ideas:
Main Tank: a Tiefling Oath of the Crusade Paladin. I would definitely be the frontline tank with high AC, saves, HP, swift action self-healing, and eventually DR to soak just about anything. I would have solid melee damage output (and halfway decent ranged damage) that would skyrocket against demons. I could easily be the party face, but basically any other skills would be utter garbage. I would have out of combat healing covered, and some limited emergency healing. Personality-wise I am thinking I was a foundling raised by the church and taught to resist the darkness within and channel it for good. I see demons as a blight on the universe and this campaign as a chance to fully redeem my tainted blood.

Main Controller: I have a fun idea for an elf Diviner Wizard with the Pact Wizard archetype. I would be Lawful Evil, but don't worry I will absolutely not be doing anything even approaching PVP. I love that Pathfinder is a cooperative game and fully embrace that. I'll certainly roleplay as callous, ruthless, and self-serving but purely for RP fluff. The concept is that I would be a very pragmatic Asmodean from Cheliax who is just as convinced in the threat that demons pose as the forces of good. Likewise teaming up with a bunch of "goody-goodies" is in his own best interest. As for my contribution I will be all about controlling the battlefield with fogs, pits, walls, etc. I will be able to do some direct damage when needed, but it will definitely be secondary. I'll have Int skills locked down, but probably not much else although I could easily take a trait to act as the party Face. I'll be pretty squishy, but should have enough tricks up my sleeve to stay safe.

Spell warrior skald might work ok for this group. My elemental bonuses to weapons are really off. So it will be mostly keen, ghost touch, distance if we can stand off a little.

George was looking into Marshall and just stand around pointing at things to get hit. Lots of things like timely inspiration, buffing and mythic abilities that allow rolling twice.

With bardic lore and using CHA for intelligence (on top of the extra mythic bumps) monster identification should be good. Inspiration as the 2nd level works.

Not sure how well interrupts work with PBP. I could just make a statement that if someone needs it, they can have me use it.

{editing in this part: The way I have him is not really doing any direct damage. I know that is strange for a skald. But I am putting everything into CHA, so my attacks will be low. I can flank, willing to get hit and soak some damage, but more buff, control. Perhaps once I get to enhance magic items, I can start UMD wands and staves.)

Other choices for consideration:
Aether Kineticist. At 7th level I can be doing consistent force damage, and with ranged disable device can handle traps. There is a nice mythic power so I can double my chances on spell resistance. With mighty CON, Large and later Huge size with a Kinetic Whip and a large amount of Temporary hit points.

Last choice might be stepping on the Gunslinger, so this would be low choice.

Mysterious Stranger Gunslinger 1, Picaroon Swashbuckler 1, Lore Oracle 2, Paladin 2, Spell warrior skald everything else. Lol. Touch AC, AC, and saves will be through the roof. I could only use pistols so will have to close tank, shoot in their face. Spells would only be buffs as they will be low levels. I believe there is some mythic stuff that I could take so when I provoke, they provoke in return. He would have some ok lore skills and be good for a face.

for things like interrupts, if you have a common action like that (for example a swashbuckler's opportune parry and riposte) i will try to put my info in a spoiler block before resolving. if it's something less common, i do not mind winding back the clock a bit to allow for these tactics. just make notes of it for me somewhere so i can keep it in mind when i post :)

A little voice in my head says I am playing the 4e tactical warlord. It looks like Marshal stuff I have to activate on my turn. So only things like Timely Inspiration or Gallant Inspiration.

Hehe I was/am a big fan of the tactical warlord from 4e. If you weren't already planning on it, I highly recommend the Flagbearer feat if you go with the Skald. It is a passive buff that stacks with Inspire Courage to you and all allies within 30ft for the cost of holding the flag in one of your hands or wielding a polearm to affix it to. With the Banner of Ancient Kings (18k magic item) it doubles the bonus to +2 as well as lots of other fun little things like +4 initiative, +4 to effective bard level for Inspire Courage, and a free reroll every turn vs ongoing Mind Affecting effects on you. I built a whole PFS character around it practically and it works wonders.

I am considering switching to Archmage instead, as there are a few neat tricks for occultists there including the ability to spend a mythic to swift cast a spell known. I have a spreadsheet detailing my rough progression, I'll put it up later.

For skills I'm planning on investing in Craft (something), Knowledge (Arcana, Dungeoneering, Planes, some religion), Perception, Spellcraft and UMD heavily. Depending on my deity choice I may pick up Heal instead of Craft.

I will take History Society in religion. Those are ones that my inspiration from Oracle will help out. I keep going back and forth on taking Destiny from the Eldridge sorcerer feat. I have to waste skill Focus history to qualify. But being able to give Insight bonuses to lots of things for a full round to one of you guys might be worth it. I may have to look into Sanctuary or some other way I can stay by the front liners without getting smacked too much

Alrighty, I'm in Alex, just let me know if I need to make any additional adjustments. Too tired tonight to continue.

George's Battle Cant

Trying to keep my free speech to 6 words or less, but I plan on taking Vanish and I am pleasantly suprised at how invisible is working.

Right now I am just speaking in another language and hoping for the best. But after the mongrelmen lair, I would like to go over this while we are walking in the tunnels.

Coop is A-E, Firas is L-P, Lyon is W-Z. I am using multiple letters for each person so I can change each round and hopefully will take longer to figure who is who. Then I will use Splash weapon miss with 1 as the 12 o'clock and go clockwise.

A1-straight ahead of Coop
O55- 10 ft behind Firas
Z34 - knight like move or drag position to the right and slightly behind Lyon.

Ok it took me a few to follow, but I've got it now. That's rather clever.

test

Lesser Spirit totem.
One free attack per round. I will be changing the bonuses based on my BAB and CHA bonus. I will give the numbers when I start my skald song. Something like Spirit 6/4

[ dice=Slam]1d20+6[/dice]
[ dice=Negative energy]1d4+4[/dice]

this will be up to each player to control their own helper, they act on the same initiative count as your PC

Helper Mongrelmen

Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +9

DEFENSE
AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 16 (+4 armor, +3 Dex, +2 natural)

hp 23

Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +6

OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee club +6 (1d6+3)
Ranged mwk longbow +8 (1d8/×3)

Special Attacks favored enemy (humans +2)

STATISTICS
Str 16, Dex 17, Con 15, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 5
Base Atk +3; CMB +6; CMD 19

Feats
Point-Blank Shot, Weapon Focus (longbow)

Skills
Climb +8, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +6, Perception +9, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +12, Survival +9

Languages Hallit, Undercommon

SQ sound mimicry (voices), track +1, wild empathy –2

Other Gear mwk chain shirt, club, mwk longbow with 20 arrows

Good thing Coop speaks Hallit. These are pretty good helpers (Favored enemy humans is nice, although I bet evil outsiders would be more helpful), but note that they don't have precise shot. We'll need to be very careful about positioning.

ah, i overlooked that when copying the stats. it says the can understand and follow your orders, so i would assume that means they would have common as well, at least to a rudimentary level.

Aw, I was excited about getting to use a regional language.

posted this on the other table, should prolly put it here too :)

For formatting, could i get folks to separate their attack and damage rolls to individual lines please? makes it easier for me to read. (i'm old, when the numbers are all jumbled close together, it's harder to read).

also, if folks could include what damage types they are dealing, that will also help out in cases of resistances/weaknesses/immunities. (there have already been plenty of monsters with some or all of these... and given the nature of this AP, it's very likely only to get more and more extreme with them... so, having that info in the posts will help me out a ton)

thank you :)

Occultist 5. Not a huge level up. Grabbing Planar Ward as my third focus power, which could prove useful against demons but given the duration and activation power I'm not likely to use it terribly often until we are mythic.

For my feat I'll be grabbing Deific Obedience (Kazutal). At this level its just a small bonus to diplomacy and intimidate.

No new spells at level 5, although I do pick up Aura Sight, which can be useful. My implements don't change much, with my resistance bonus staying +2, my strength bonus staying +2 (for one more level), and no increase in Legacy Weapon. Trappings of the Warrior will ensure I stay at full BAB.

Sixth level will be a much bigger level up for me, with Illusion Implement (and mirror image), and the first iterative attack.

As of right now I don't plan on putting a point into disable device, because my 10 dex would make it a pretty poor investment. I could pull some skill points from Arcana, history, religion, and planes to go to a +7, but that's still less than a 50% chance at simple locks, so I'm not sure its worth it. That said, I'm fine doing so if the party needs it. (the two-level Empiricist Investigator dip would be a bad idea, but I love investigators so its always a temptation.)

Remember I'm taking Trapfinding as my Slayer Talent this level so I'll be at +7 with Disable, +9 once I can get MW Tools, and this covers magical traps as well. If we have time I can remove my armor to eliminate the -5 ACP. Additional Slayer levels adds to this even without putting ranks into it (+1/2 Slayer levels), and Armor Training will reduce ACP by 1 at 4 and 7 Fighter, though Fighter 7 is all the way at 13th level (plan is take Slayer to 6, then switch back over to Fighter, then Slayer the rest of the way).

So I'd say, yeah, don't bother putting ranks into it, and just provide an occasional Aid Another when needed.

Feat is PB Shot so I can start switch hitting.

I went for Power Attack largely so I have a candidate for my first Mythic feat, and so I qualify for Cornugon Smash down the road.

Other than that I mostly just get Divine Bond this level, which opens up Bane (evil outsiders) as an option thanks to my archetype. I also get a new spell per which I am happy to finally use for Divine Favor to go with my Fate's Favored trait. I also heal an extra d6 with my Lay on Hands, and am not knocking the +1 BAB and +9 HP.

My current plan is to go full Paladin to 20th and just stick with the Guardian Mythic path, though I am sorely tempted to Dual into Champion. Unfortunately I am never really going to have any skills other than Perception, Intimidate, and some Sense Motive.

My key build choices are Sudden Block Mythic Path Ability to protect you guys and grant retaliatory attacks, Retributive Reach (for reach and better AoOs), Vital Strike (so I can remain semi-mobile with decent damage output and to occasionally nova with the 2nd level mythic feature that lets you spend an MP for a 2nd standard action), Cornugon Smash (for debuffing), Legendary Item + Sacrificial Shield (for a 2e style shield block and a super shield to survive it).

I haven't even started looking at how to proceed down the mythic path feat and ability wise (though I know it's Guardian) since I don't know when that's going to happen, nor the circumstances on how (though the physicist in me thinks there's energy in the Wardstone, and if you destroy it, the energy has to go somewhere....)

With the dip in Oracle, this is actually a big level for me. Finally got 2nd level spells. Added Glitterdust and Pilfering Hand, and Heightened Awareness from my favored class.

Had to not spend points on my knowledge skills this level, but bardic lore helped make up the loss. I have Spellcraft, at a low chance but we no longer need the minute per item. Later I will be getting Extra Revelation (Focused Trance) and Investigative Mind spell to fix my low INT.

UMD finally showed up, so I will be trying to activate wands now.

For my feat, I took SF(Knowledge(History)). It is a requirement for me to go Eldritch bloodline (Destined). Which is going to take both a mythic feat and a Mythic Bloodline ability. But then I will be eventually giving out insight bonuses of +4 to +10 on all attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws for a round. Should be doing it at least 8x daily.

Holy crap that sounds awesome!

And I agree, Tetsu, it seems like the wardstone is going to infuse us. Heh, we may become living wardstones.

Alright, level 6:

Picking up the illusion implement school, which will give me mirror image, vanish, and ghost sound, plus some abilities I'll likely never use. No feats, skills are just more of the same, but I'll use my rank of linguistics to pick up orcish.

Mythic Tier 1

Champion tier (for the sweet 5 HP), hard to kill, surge, etc. the Feat is Dual Path (Archmage), and the Path Ability is Mortal Herald. I'll be picking the Community Domain, mainly for thematic reasons, although being able to cast miracle at 9th tier is of course rather interesting.

The Champion ability I'm getting is Fleet Charge, and the Archmage ability will of course be Arcane Surge. As good as Wild Arcana is, Coop isn't likely to be using standard actions to cast spells in combat very often.

My level up plans are taking Mercy: Staggered and continuing to put skill points in Perception and Intimidate.

For my mythic stuff I am definitely taking Sudden Block for my Guardian 's Call, and Mythic Power Attack for my Mythic Feat. My Path Ability I haven't decided on just yet.

I can now get a bit more offensive in combat. Uncanny Dodge came into play. The Counterspell options of my Archetype suck, so no big use there. Still around 50/50 for wand use.

BAB stays the same, so Spirit Slam is slowly falling behind, but it is free try at +7/+4. Increased Spellcraft and took Investigative Mind. Rolling twice on checks will be handy. I can now make weapons +2 if they are not already. Or make a normal weapon +1 and other. Or add 2 other powers to our weapons. So Keen can be constant, and add as needed.

On the Mythic side, Dualpathing with Archmage. Just the Wild Arcana and Mythic Bloodline make it worthwhile. Took Lightning Performance, so I can start a song as a swift action, or free if I spend a MP.

Wild Arcana is so helpful for a generalist. Really struggled on the Marshall ability. Because of limited MP, I decided to go with Advance. It is 5' step OR a Move action. For the group. Should make flanking easier, get Testu in place for whirlwind, Firas in blocking place. And since it is move action, if we need to open or close doors, draw needed equipment, or something similar. Rally might be easier on the PbP, and can swap if people would rather have that. But it will be limited.

Did I see someone post something about not needing Precise Shot? Is that true? It would help immensely since bow combat is a feat heavy build in order to keep up with damage output necessary (I might have to take some of my mythic feats as normal feats which really sucks).

Also, by my count we have 5 of the Evil Outside Bane Arrows left, as well as all the ones that were in the secret room, correct?

Cupradhal has no need for the +1 morningstar. The only other things he's carrying that would be sellable are the wand of daylight and the scroll of dimensional lock, but I'd argue against selling both (at least until we are capable of casting daylight and dimensional anchor ourselves.)

That's an awesome bonus. I'll have a post up shortly, but I'm not sure what feat to take so I'm doing a deep dive on Nethys later. It'll probably just end up being Extra Focus Power or Step Up, but I'm hoping for something obscure and flavorful.

I'm going to add a note to my sheet about the extra 5 hit points and the bump to skills, and I'd advise you all to do the same, because if you're anything like me you'll forget about this six months from now and think you've messed up and typoed your hit points or one of your skills and end up taking the bonus away.

Very nice. Decided on Precise Shot, so Manual of War is now a little more useful (will alternate between not using, switching Improved Sunder for Deadly Aim, Lunge, or Combat Reflexes depending on what I think I need

I happily went for Cornugon Smash so I can start debuffing with my attacks. Also I went for Retributive Reach for my mythic path ability.

Going to grab Ability Mastery for the floating enhancement bonus, but may retrain after I get a Con belt and intelligence headband. Will put it in Con for the time being.

Man, 73 hit points for a d8 hit die at 6th level is absurd.

Perform Oratory as it is used for so many of my other skills. The 5 hp is like another level.

I was going to take Desna Fighting Style. But between needing standard action for Wild Arcana and the action needed for the Destined Bloodline, I doubt I will be doing more than the occasional AoO. So UMD those Magic Missile wands.

So I am taking another Extra Revelation for Focused Trance. Getting a +20 Circumstance bonus to any INT skill (Spellcraft! Lore!) my CHA mod a day is going to be great for ooc.

In the days following The Shattering, many of the other crusaders have come to talk with the four of you. Asking for a retelling of the events at the garrison as well as seeking to join forces to storm the worldwound in glorious battle. Irabeth usually is available to help quash these rash suggestions.

Notably, the enemies in the city have had their numbers reduced to the point that things are starting to get back to some sort of normal again. Small pockets crop up from time to time, but are quickly dealt with.

Reports from cities all along the border have also started to come in, saying that the wardstones in each of the other cities has also been destroyed, but when it happened, it dealt a heavy blow to evil in its proximity.

Perhaps the biggest news however was the arrival of Queen Galfrey and her armies. Thousands upon thousands of road-weary and battle-worn crusaders thankful for a place to rest. It doesn't take long before the rumors of what you all did reach her ears.

A page stands before you now, "My queen has requested an audience with the brave fighters, Cupradhal Asverin, Firas al-Adil, George Soundtracker. and Tetsu Yama Takahashi. Should you accept the invitation, my queen has offered to meet at a location of your choosing." He holds an arm across his chest in a salute to you all, and awaits your answer.

So, for future reference, I lose my +2 to Con from Ability Mastery if I remove my armor, and then can't reactivate for 24 hours. Until I get an item that satisfies the requirement that I don't need to remove, that means I'll be alternating days with the bonus and without. If we end up being able to purchase items here, I'll be picking up a cracked mulberry pentacle ioun stone, which will satisfy that requirement, and which I won't have to remove to sleep.

Lesser metamagic rod of extend spell (3,000) 1d100 ⇒ 47 (will defer to George if he wants this instead.)
Cracked mulberry pentacle ioun stone (400)1d100 ⇒ 50
Lesser Talisman of Freedom (900) 1d100 ⇒ 67

My list of what I would like to purchase
MW Thieves Tools (100)
Potion Cure Serious (750) 2 total
Armor Ointment (30) 2 total
Antiplague (50) 2 total
Antitoxin (50) 2 total
Potion Remove Blindness (750)

Since the share is a bit larger, instead I'm trying for a Swarmbane Clasp
Swarmbane Available 1 to 75 good for me: 1d100 ⇒ 36

(with the additional funds)

Spring loaded wrist sheath (5)
Spring loaded wrist sheath (5)
Spring loaded scroll case (5)
scroll of death ward (700) 1d100 ⇒ 63
scroll of speak with animals (25)1d100 ⇒ 37
scroll of glitterdust (150) 1d100 ⇒ 45
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155 gold, 81 silver, 53 copper left

As a reminder I am using the Manual of War first thing every morning to change Improved Sunder to Deadly Aim