TOZ's Sky Key Solution [Tier 10-11] [Gameday IX] (Inactive)

Game Master TriOmegaZero

"And what is it that you seek for your hoard?"

"What fool Pathfinder are you to not recognize a treasure hoard? Do not bring me trinkets of stone and brass!"

Did Amestra's 22 Sense Motive reveal anything related to the mechanics of this encounter: skills that might influence him, what exactly he wants, etc? Could she try it again if not?

"Harbringer Vagarti, your hoard is impressive, no doubt equal to your knowledge of magical rituals. What exactly do you require from us in exchange for your help?"

Diplo, Inspiration, Social Panache: 1d20 + 23 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 23 + (6) + (4) = 39
The 6 on the Inspiration die recovers the point of Social panache used.

"Hrmph. If it is not clear what treasure is to you, you have nothing worth adding to my hoard. This Sky Key is of little import to my duty. I can be rid of it with but a thought!"

A look of concentration twists his face, before he casts one hand to the sky, releasing a torrent of green energy up to join the dome above. He sits down heavily, his eyes slightly unfocused. "That was...unpleasant. What was I doing...?"

Anchor released!

[oo]Did we just annoy him into giving up?[/ooc]

I think we did!

Helgar has a quick look at the man. He is wondering if the man was possessed or controlled by an outside source.

(Take 10 on Sense Motive is 25)

Helgar doesn't have to guess as he recalls the conversation before.

"...though their temporal investitures seem to have made them a bit…erratic."

Next encounter will be up soon, after I get back from the dentist.

"Excellent work, Pathfinders. He's no threat to anyone now." Kreighton Shaine congratulates the party. "Let us hurry and find another of the Harbingers anchoring the time bubble. May they be as easy to deal with as this man."

Minutes Elapsed: 1d5 ⇒ 2

Making your way through the narrow streets, you finally come across another glowing figure, a Varisian man seated on the ground. He shuffles a deck of cards manically, an easy grin on his face as he lays down a Harrow.

”Are you telling fortunes, sir?”

Looking up at Daisley, he tilts his head to the side. "Mebbe I am, little miss Pathfinder. But you might not like the fate in store for you." Collecting the cards, he shuffles the deck expertly. "Perhaps you'd like a game of Towers?"

You recognize the game of chance commonly played on caravan trails and think you could influence him by playing with Bluff, Profession Gambler, or Sleight of Hand.

Helgar chuckles at the idea of the Paladin playing cards with this ruffian.

"Daisley, I have had some small experience in my day with these types of games and playing them with these types of men especially."

He grins wickedly and continues.

"Fine kind of men mind you, but do check your pockets twice before you leave if you have any sort of sense."

"For luck"

The Cleric brazenly calls down a minor miracle to help defeat his opponent.

(Cast Fallback Strategy)

He then sits down to play a hand of cards.

Bluff,Heroism: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 15 + 2 = 33

(This roll is good. No need to actually use Fallback Strategy)

Never one to say no to a good game, especially one with money involved, Garmit also steps up to the table. "So, what are the stakes...oh, never mind. I'm going to win whatever they are so just hand over all of your money so we can just enjoy the game!"

Profession (Gambler): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Ha! Just as well Helgar's such a good liar!

The round passes with both Helgar and the Harbinger taking turns humiliating Garmit. "One of you plays well, but then fortune is a fickle mistress. Another round? And then perhaps you will ask something of Omandi Mil?"

One influence success!

Imago observes the game with little interest, wondering if this is truly the best use of their time.

My best roll would be at a +1.

Helgar laughs at Garmit's first attempt at cards but encourages him to stay in the game anyways.

"I will test lady luck again and I hope that Garmit will as well."

Bluff,Heroism: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 2 = 20

Helgar relies on divine inspiration to aid him in this task (Fallback Strategy re-roll)

Bluff,Heroism: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 2 = 34

Amestra watches the first hand to gauge the skill of the Harbringer,

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 18 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 18 + (4) = 30

then rubs her jade wayfinder "for luck" and asks to be dealt in.

Sleight of Hand, Insp, guidance: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + (6) + 1 + 1 = 25

Helgar and Omandi welcome Amestra to the game, which runs another thrilling round, with Helgar able to come out on top again. "Fortune can only favor one so long before the table turns." the Harbinger muses, grinning wide. "What boon do you ask in your victory?"

Helgar smiles at Omandi as a worthy opponent at cards.

"Well played. An enjoyable game indeed. I would ask that you end your involvement with this spell that is keeping us here in this time. We would like to get home."

Assuming that he agrees to his request and immediately after they part ways with Omandi, Helgar will recover Fallback Strategy with a Pearl of Power and cast Shield of Faith on himself in case further negotiations are not successful.

"No spell keeps us here but fate. You must speak of the Sky Key's power." He takes a moment to shuffle and deal the Harrow cards one last time, studying them closely. "But what good is prophecy when only death is predicted?" he muses. With a sigh of resolution, he concentrates, the green energy shedding from his body, leaving him slumped to the wall behind.

Another Anchor success.

Helgar nods in appreciation. He turns to the others prodding them to continue on.

Making your way through the streets of the city, you find yourselves back in the open square which you first arrived in. The familiar figure of Harbinger anchor stands openly, regarding you with a smile.

"Hail, Pathfinders. Our plans succeed far greater than we ever expected. Even now, it seems some piece of Aroden's divine self has descended to me. I know not if it came to me now or more likely years ago when the Harbingers saved me from ritual sacrifice by the Disciples of the Slumbering God. Know that I bear you no ill will, as the goodness of Aroden teaches that we are all his children."

Helgar looks at the man wondering if there is anyway to convince him to release his hold on the Sky Key willingly.

Sense Motive, Heroism: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 = 34

I have a feeling that it will be the final throw-down but who knows?

Amestra, too, is curious about the Harbringer's intentions. She's pretty sure they're going to have to take this guy down in a fight, though.

Auto aid Helgar's Sense Motive

Helgar senses no deception in the man's words, only the same frenetic energy that suffused the other two anchors. Whatever zealotry the Sky Key has amplified seems to be in a positive manifestation. Which can of course be even more dangerous than open hostility.

Before Helgar gathers himself to speak, an arc of green lightning gathers above and crashes to the surface, leaving something bizarre in its wake.

Three immense quivering blobs land in the town square and begin to move towards the party!

28 Amestra

25 Helgar
23 Brethi
18 G'Look
17 Daisley
14 Garmit
12 Yellow
4 Imago
3 Red
1 Blue

Helgar grunts under his breath as identifying these types of creatures is clearly his familiar's job. He sheepishly asks the party's detective instead.

"Amy, any idea what these blobs are?"

He shrugs calling forth minions to fight for him. The Cleric then belts out some strangely inspiring Chellaxian Opera to bolster the spirits of the party and his summons. For good measure he activates his Quick Runner's Shirt to reposition himself a little further away from the action.

(Bard Song is up on the party. +2 to hit and damage,saves vs fear and charm)

SM 6,Kytons summonned, Augmented,Sacred,Superior: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

(Standard action - Summon, Move Action - Bard Song from Gauntlet pin, Swift action to take an additional move action)

The women gyrate to the music as they attempt to take the green blob down.
They twirl their spiked chains in unison.

Kyton 1 (Blue) - "Elsa" AC 21 CMD 25 HP 76 DR 5/Good or Silver

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 2 = 17
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 + 2 = 13

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 2 = 22
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 + 2 = 11

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 2 = 33
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 + 2 = 13

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 = 34
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 + 2 = 13

Kyton 2 (Red) - "Betsy" AC 21 CMD 25 HP 76 DR 5/Good or Silver

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 = 25
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 + 2 = 11

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 2 = 35
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 + 2 = 11

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 = 32
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 + 2 = 13

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 = 21
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 + 2 = 9

Kyton 3 (Green)- "Mira" AC 21 CMD 25 HP 76 DR 5/Good or Silver

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 2 = 16
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 + 2 = 13

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 2 = 26
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 + 2 = 9

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 2 = 31
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 + 2 = 11

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 2 = 29
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 + 2 = 10

Crit confirm for Betsy's attack.

Attack,Song: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 2 = 29
Damage,Song: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 + 2 = 10

@Grandmaster TOZ - I did not include Flanking bonuses for 1 and 2 as I suspect it will not apply. The critical hit may not apply as well but I am rolling it anyways.

As Elsa strikes, the blob splits into two equal halves!

I assume you don't want to double the blob twelve times? :)

Kn(Dungeoneering, Insp, Hat, Faction Card bonus): 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 13 + (3) + 2 + 4 = 27

"I'm not exactly sure, Helgar, but I've got a bad feeling that your lady-friends might do more harm than good."

Grand Lodge Faction Card Season 6 "Chronicler" usable 2x/session, swift act panache for reach, move to get behind Brethi, free act to switch grip to whatever won't make more blobs, standard to ready attack if they come within reach.

Amestra recognizes black puddings, massive oozes that multiply from slashing and piercing weapons.

Ooze traits, no crits no flanks, and the obvious split ability.

28 Amestra

25 Helgar
23 Brethi
18 G'Look
17 Daisley
14 Garmit
12 Yellow
4 Imago
3 Red
1 Blue

"I've had this nightmare before..." G'look exclaims upon seeing the wall of pudding before him.

Standard to active wings, then fly 30 feet straight up. Auto the fly check.

Brethí moves towards the fountain and takes a swing at the eastmost blob.

Slam: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (6, 2) + 11 = 19

Right, forgot travel time.

Minutes: 1d5 ⇒ 5

Brethi slams into the newly minted ooze, dealing heavy damage.

28 Amestra

25 Helgar
23 Brethi
18 G'Look
17 Daisley
14 Garmit
12 Yellow
4 Imago
3 Red
1 Green (Damage: 19)
1 Blue

"Those things look like they can reach far; let's cover each other!"

Daisley activates her tactician ability to give everyone within 30 feet Escape Route and draws her light mace.

"I don't like the look of these things!" Garmit sighs. "Never trust anything that can't be stabbed in the back, is what I always say!"

The rogue then closes his eyes, takes a deep breath and seems to enter some sort of trance.

Full round action to enter Swordmaster trance - Monkey Trance.

Roiling slowly past the newly split ooze, the massive blob finds little room to focus its assault on Brethi. Brethi can take an AoO.

28 Amestra

25 Helgar
23 Brethi
18 G'Look
17 Daisley
14 Garmit
12 Yellow
4 Imago
3 Red
1 Green (Damage: 19)
1 Blue

Imago is up!

AOO Slam: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (3, 5) + 11 = 19

Imago instructs Brethi to use more power, than draws and fires a flurry of blunt arrows at green, switching to yellow if it drops.

5 foot step, rapid shot, point blank shot

+1 Seeking Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

+1 Seeking Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

+1 Seeking Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Imago finds the pudding easy pickings, the arrows sizzling away to nothing as they bludgeon the ooze. The next blob rolls forward, provoking from Brethi again. The remaining two twist towards Brethi, attempting to slam their bulk into the treant.

Green Slam: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 = 24
Blue Slam: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 = 19

28 Amestra

25 Helgar
23 Brethi
18 G'Look
17 Daisley
14 Garmit
12 Yellow (Damage: 19)
4 Imago
3 Red
1 Green (Damage: 39)
1 Blue

Party is up!

Daisley starts striking the ooze in front of her (Red) with her mace.

silver light mace: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
ouch!: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 bludgeoning

silver light mace: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
ouch!: 1d6 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14 bludgeoning

I was excited about the nat 20 and then remembered they are immune to crits.

Tree smash!

Slam AOO: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (3, 2) + 11 = 16

Then switch to big damage. Red first, then yellow if it goes down (and then blue if she manages two KOs).

Power Attack Slam: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (2, 5) + 17 = 24

Power Attack Slam: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (2, 5) + 17 = 24

Power Attack Slam: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (1, 5) + 17 = 23

Found the special dice with only 1s and 20s on them!

Helgar continues to belt out the high notes required of all proper operas.

(Bard Song is up on the party. +2 to hit and damage,saves vs fear and charm)

@Grandmaster TOZ/Daisley - This should add to the damage from Daisley last attacks. So +4 damage to the Ooze (Red).

The Cleric stretches out his hand and a ray of light (Searing Ray) bursts forward targeting the Ooze (Red) in front of him.

To Hit Touch, Heroism, in-combat: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 - 4 = 26

Crit-confirm but I cannot crit an Ooze. Too bad!

Damage: 5d8 ⇒ (6, 4, 5, 1, 5) = 21

I forgot to add in the Bard Song to both my attack and damage.

So 23 points in total as I inspire myself. :)

The girls look flummoxed at the current situation. Elsa (Blue) and Mira (Green) take advantage of the Escape Route provided by the Paladin in the party to avoid any unnecessary attacks from the ooze on their way in. They look at the party to provide them with proper weapons to fight the ooze.

(Ready action from both Kytons to pick up an appropriate blunt weapon)

In the meanwhile Betsy (Red) steps forward (5' step) and grows her own chains by an additional 15 feet in length (Dancing Chains - Su).

"Sorry, Elsa, (it is Elsa, isn't it?)," Amestra says to the kyton standing beside her. "I don't have anything except this," she says as she quickly studies and then slaps the nearest pudding with the flattest section of the blade.

Rapier, Studied Strike, Song: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 16 + 2 + 2 = 39
Confirm?*, Cunning, trait: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 45
Damage, Bludg, no crit, Studied, Song: 1d6 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 18
5 of this damage is Precision Damage

Rapier, Studied Strike, Song: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 2 + 2 = 36
Damage, Bludg, no crit, Studied, Song: 1d6 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 18
5 of this damage is Precision Damage

This assumes Red is still up. If not, she moves and single attacks Yellow.
Bludgeoning damage by virtue of Weapon Versatility feat.

*Confirming the Crit allows her to restore panache, whether or not the target is immune to the critical damage. The 2nd attack threatens also, but she's only down one panache anyway.

Hovering in place, G'look lobs bombs of pure fire at the puddings.

@30 foot height currently, aim for interior of red first then yellow (without point blank of course)

fire bomb (point blank): 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 1 - 2 = 26
fire damage (point blank): 6d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 6, 5, 3, 5) + 4 + 1 = 31

fire bomb (point blank): 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 1 - 2 = 27
fire damage (point blank): 6d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3, 3, 4, 6, 3) + 4 + 1 = 30

fire bomb (point blank): 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 1 - 2 - 5 = 14
fire damage (point blank): 6d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 1, 4, 3) + 4 + 1 = 26

Still muttering under his breath about how he hates oozes and the fact that they have no special squishy bits to target with sneaky attacks, Garmit nevertheless steps up and takes a swing at the nearest ooze with a silver mace that he pulls from its sheath at his hip.

Silver mace: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 2 = 23 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Under a flurry of attacks, the nearest ooze goes down to G'Look's first explosion. The remaining explosions spread the pudding over the square, but it quickly pulls itself together to slam at Brethi. The pudding begins to eat at the treant with burning acid, grabbing ahold tightly.

Slam on Brethi: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28
Damage on Brethi: 3d6 + 7 + 3d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 4) + 7 + (2, 3, 6) = 28
Grab on Brethi: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 20 + 2 = 40
Constrict: 3d6 + 7 + 3d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 6) + 7 + (5, 5, 6) = 35

28 Amestra

25 Helgar
23 Brethi (Damage: 63, Grappled)
18 G'Look
17 Daisley
14 Garmit
12 Yellow (Damage: 72)
4 Imago
1 Green (Damage: 39)
1 Blue

Garmit can redirect his damage to whichever ooze he can reach. Let me know if Brethi has anything against the acid damage or grab.

Sadly, neither acid or grappling are on Brithi's list of immunities.

"You may not eat my friend!", Imago shouts before casting ice storm, catching both yellow and blue in the hail.

Bludgeoning Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 4) = 6
Cold Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

They then pull a potion from their bandolier (IMW) and takes a step toward Brethi.

@Grandmaster TOZ - Please add 6 points of damage total to G'Look's attacks due to Bard song. It is so easy to forget! :)

Slam on Brethi: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18
Slam on Brethi: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 = 29
Damage on Brethi: 3d6 + 7 + 3d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 4) + 7 + (1, 4, 4) = 27

The oozes quiver and freeze, but remain standing. Mindlessly, they batter away at the treant in their midst.

28 Amestra

25 Helgar
23 Brethi (Damage: 90, Grappled)
18 G'Look
17 Daisley
14 Garmit
12 Yellow (Damage: 93)
4 Imago
1 Green (Damage: 39)
1 Blue (Damage:17)

Rest of the party is up!