GM Erich's 7-04 The Ironbound Schism (Tier 7-11) (Inactive)

Game Master Thereus, Silver Crusader

Miguel activates his ability to speak with animals and calls out to the summoned dinosaurs. You two, head over to the cliff face and prepare to engage whatever comes out of there. Ignore the big stupid ogres.

Handle animal: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Meanwhile he directs Panza to move up as well, in pareparation.

I am unclear where the bashing noises are coming from? Can you move the dinos nto position. Are they able to ready to attack anything that comes out? If not they will just move into position.

Puurrupup takes the opportunity to channel some additional power from the fiend he keeps. He growls and grunts in pain for a few seconds before sprouting a pair of demonic looking wings. He takes a stumbling step toward the action while he remembers how to use them.

Full round action for a dark communion, selecting fiendish form and spirit power to gain a fly speed of 30 feet and a +1 to his spirit bonus

He is not doing an inspiring call so not providing an attack / damage bonus this round

@Miguel The sounds are from the west of the map. Green summons had to double move tp get into position, but the other one can ready an attack should something come out.

Xilt draws forth his rod (Persistent). He readies an attempt to blind the creature(s) should they come into view and in range of his spell (190').

(Ready Glitterdust (Persistent from Rod), Will DC 21, roll twice and take the worst roll)

Disturbed by the rumblings, Endrin stops and waits for the new threats.

Assuming you are going to let the ogres leave...

The group readies for the assault and the dinosaurs lumber forward to form the front ranks. No sooner does Puurrupup begin his communion, the entire shelf of rock explodes outward raining debris on the dinosaurs and reveals a huge, writhing creature beyond. Another smaller one flanks it. They have a giant's frame but retain only a gaping maw where the head should be. Their insides are somehow exposed and their arms are covered in tiny bluish runes. If anything, it looks like they have been turned inside out.

Xilt's glitterdust goes off and coats both monstrosities with a layer of dust. Almost immediately, the runes on their bodies flash with tremendous energy, enough to blind a mortal man but not quite far enough to hamper the dinosaurs.

The larger beast steps into the rubble then forcefully lashes out at the foe in its way. It rips through the summoned dinosaur with the pent up rage of a thousand years, then tilts its slobbering mouth toward Panza. Given its lethality, it appears that blindness has little to no effect.

Also, can I get a DC 21 will save vs fear (from Almaas and the remaining dinosaurs) or be panicked for several rounds.

will save blue guardian vs persistent glitter: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
will save pink guardian vs persistent glitter: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 231d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

guardian bite vs Ankylosaurus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 352d8 + 17 ⇒ (1, 8) + 17 = 26
guardian bite confirm vs Ankylosaurus: 1d20 + 15 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 4 = 332d8 + 17 ⇒ (1, 5) + 17 = 23
guardian claw vs Ankylosaurus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 301d8 + 17 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 17 + (5) = 24
guardian claw vs Ankylosaurus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 251d8 + 17 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 17 + (1) = 26

Round 2 - Bold can act
Sir Miguel <barkskin>
Summoned creature <readied attack> <Need will save vs fear>
Panza <barkskin, air walk, animal growth, freedom of movement and bulls strength> <Need will save vs fear>
Almaas <invisibility, divine favor> <Need will save vs fear>
Endrin <greater invisibility> <delayed, can act if you wish>
Puurrupup <dark communion>
Xilt <mage armor, false life 12, mirror images 7>
Blue Creature <blinded>
Pahg-Vahr (purple) <unconscious>
Tzleztor <mage armor>
Orange Ogre -23 damage
Red Ogre
Lucifer
Pink Creature <blinded>
Yellow Ogre

will save : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (12) + 20 = 32

Knowledge (Local) DC 26: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

"That thing is created with Thassilonian magic. Careful with that 'mouth' thing. It can swallow any of us whole."

Drawing his crossbow, he moves further south and western toward the new enemies.

Move: 20'
Move: Draw Xbow

Tzleztor pulls out a wand and taps himself for luck remaining behind cover for now.

(He casts True Strike from a wand and his UMD is currently +19 so it is an automatic success.)

Tzleztor prepares for an important attack, and the wayang readies his bow. The ogres continue to exit into the trees, grabbing and pushing to get prime position. The smaller monstrosity leaps through the rubble and chomps into the summons.

Can I get a another DC 18 will save vs fear (from the remaining dinosaurs) or be panicked for several rounds. Depending on their level of fear, the ankylosaurus could have a readied attack still and Panza would get an AOO as well.

Pink bite vs Ankylosaurus: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 302d10 + 13 ⇒ (2, 1) + 13 = 16

Round 3 - Bold can act
Sir Miguel <barkskin>
Summoned creature -16 damage <possible readied attack> <Need 2 will saves vs fear>
Panza <barkskin, air walk, animal growth, freedom of movement and bulls strength> <Need 2 will saves vs fear and possible AOO>
Almaas <invisibility, divine favor>
Endrin <greater invisibility>
Puurrupup <dark communion>
Xilt <mage armor, false life 12, mirror images 7>
Blue Creature <blinded>
Pahg-Vahr (purple) <unconscious>
Tzleztor <mage armor, true strike>
Orange Ogre -23 damage
Red Ogre
Lucifer
Pink Creature <blinded>
Yellow Ogre

Mooooo

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Raaaaar!

Will save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Will save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Xilt ponders Lucifer's warning while trying to remember what he might have learned about these strange creatures.

K-Local,Heroism,Thassiolonian Archivist boon: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1d8 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 2 + (6) = 29

"Ah, yes an Inverted Guardian."

Xilt targets the area underneath the smaller (Pink) Guardian creating a pit filled with acid underneath.

(Arcane Point spent to increase DC by 2, Darkwood power component to increase the spell effect by 1 level (10th level), Reflex DC 25 or fall into the pit. SR NO)

Falling Damage (50' onto a yielding surface), Lethal: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 5) = 18
Falling Damage (50' onto a yielding surface), NonLethal: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Acid Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

"Did you hear that, they're nothing but Inverted Guardians, nothing to be afraid of! They probably attack the thing they're guarding instead of defending it!"

Puurrupup flies up a bit to make himself visible, while inspiring his allies with his words. Luckily his words have magic behind them so they're inspiring despite their content

Inspiring Call: +4 competence bonus to attack and damage to all his allies who can see and hear him for 1 round. He'll go 15 feet up

kn local identity : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Almaas 5 ft steps and starts his giant bane ability and shoots arrows at the ugly large giant in blue.

Bane 4/13. Haste boots of speed 2/10. Ignoring cover from one ally with deadeye bowman trait.

Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +22 (+6 BAB, +7 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, +1 haste, bane +2, bless +1, divine favor +3 ]
Longbow damage: 1d8+10+2d6, 20/x3 [+4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6, divine favor +3]

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Haste Attack rapid shot -2 : 1d20 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 22 - 2 = 38
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 10 + (1, 4) = 19

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Primary Attack 1st rapid shot -2 : 1d20 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 22 - 2 = 24
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + (1, 2) = 18

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Primary Attack 2nd rapid shot -2 : 1d20 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 22 - 2 = 31
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + (2, 1) = 21

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Secondary Attack rapid shot -2 : 1d20 - 5 + 22 - 2 ⇒ (10) - 5 + 22 - 2 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 10 + (6, 2) = 21

Endrin hurries along the rock face towards the two monstrosities. Using an ornate rod in his offhand, he gestures again with a bolt of lighting clearing his hand once he is beyond Almaas. The bolt brightly highlights them both as it streaks toward the larger monstrosity. "They certainly come large around here, and nasty."

Move, Cast Lighting Bolt using Intensified Metamagic Rod
Spell Resistance (if): 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 2 = 26 Spell Penetration Feat
Lightning Bolt Damage: 15d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 4, 3, 1, 1, 3, 5, 4, 3, 4, 2, 6, 5) = 47

Waiting to see what happens to my dinos before I decide what to do.

@Endrin - How are you casting a Lightning Bolt for 15d6 damage?

Intensified Metamagic Rod, adds 5 levels to caster level for dice. Only 3x per day though, so use it sparingly

Intensified Metamagic Rod, adds 5 levels to caster level for dice. Only 3x per day though, so use it sparingly

Sadly no. It increases the maximum damage cap by 5 levels, you still need to actually have that caster level to benefit from it.

10d6 is still good. The rod works amazingly well with Shocking Grasp or Snowball at this level so it is not a complete loss. A 10d4 Burning Hands is also pretty nice for a 1st level slot.

Ok I did not from that part of it. So basically it allows the spell to level with you as opposed to capping. Thank you all, educated I am now

@Miguel, both the dinosaurs would be panicked for a large number of rounds. The ankylosaur missed both saves and Panza failed the larger creature's. Also, what are the hit points for the summoned creatures. I assumed standard hp, so the first ankylosaur may not actually be downed (in which case it needs the two saves as well).

They have 95 due to augment summoning plus 11 temp HP due to my archetype.

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Panza and the dinosaurs flee into the hills. Miguel sighs, Panza! he calls, his words fading away. He shakes his head, Poor cowardly Panza! We will have words about this Panza! he shouts after his rapdily disappearing form.

Turning back to the enemies Miguel raises his hand and engulfs both of them in flames.

Casting flame strike. 11d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 3, 1, 2, 1, 3, 4, 2, 2) = 27 fire damage, DC23 reflex save for half damage

The battlefield empties considerably as the trio of dinosaurs retreat, even as Puurrupup stirs his allies. As they do, a burst of flame engulfs the enemies, who emerge intact as they have some natural resistance to it. Almaas appears and launches a quartet of potent arrows upon the largest beast. Endrin skirts along the boulders and forces the lightning bolt into the chest cavity of the larger one, who reels but again possesses some resistance to that element as well. Xilt forces the lesser guardian to freefall. With each spell cast, the runes flash across the guardians' bodies like a strobe.

The greater guardian races out to the focused dwarf and tears into him, lifting him above the battlefield in its terrifying maw.

Can I get DC 21 will saves vs fear (from Almaas, Endrin, Lucifer, and Puurrupup) or be panicked for several rounds.

blue reflex vs flame: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
pink reflex vs flame: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
pink reflex vs pit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
blue bite vs Almaas: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 352d8 + 17 ⇒ (7, 4) + 17 = 28
blue grab vs Almaas: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (8) + 23 = 31

Round 3 - Bold can act
Puurrupup <dark communion> <Need will save vs. fear>
Sir Miguel <barkskin>
Panza <barkskin, air walk, animal growth, freedom of movement and bulls strength>
Almaas -28 damage <divine favor, grappled> <Need will save vs. fear>
Endrin <greater invisibility> <Need will save vs. fear>
Xilt <mage armor, false life 12, mirror images 7>
Blue Creature <blinded, grappling> -133 damage
Tzleztor <mage armor>
Orange Ogre -23 damage
Red Ogre
Lucifer <Need will save vs. fear>
Pink Creature <blinded, prone in pit 50 feet down> -53 damage
Yellow Ogre

Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

I'll use the shirt-reroll on that if that's OK, panicked is annoying

Will, GM stars: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 3 = 31

It looks like only Lucifer is in range for a spirit surge, so if he fails:

Tzleztor switches his wand to his shield hand. He gives a dirty look at his master as his primary target is now down a rather dirty hole.

"Thanks a lot. Did you ever hear about teamwork? Ok I will try to do something about this one but he is sure is scary!"

As he flies into the open he gasps at the sheer size of the beast but keeps his wits about him enough to grab his thin staff and to unload a lightning bolt of his own.

(UMD is automatic)

Lightning Bolt, Reflex DC 15 for half damage: 8d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 2, 6, 3, 5, 4) = 33
SR if necessary: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Endrin has seen runebound creatures before and is shaken by the experience, but manages to repress his fears and sets up for more damage.

Will Save: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 = 18 Courageous Trait +2 Fear Saves

Shit, well ok Puurupup has set the mark, can't flee now. I'll use my T-Shirt reroll and GM Stars as well +4

Will Save: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 + 4 = 30 Courageous Trait +2 Fear Saves

With little regard for rationality, it is the miffed mephit that nonchalantly brings down the horrendous creature and the dwarf awkwardly rolls to his feet nearby, reeling from the blinding flash of the runes.

blue reflex vs lightning bolt: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Need a DC 21 Fortitude save from Almaas or be blinded for 1 round

Round 3 - Bold can act
Puurrupup <dark communion>
Sir Miguel <barkskin>
Panza <barkskin, air walk, animal growth, freedom of movement and bulls strength>
Almaas -28 damage <divine favor> <Need will save vs. fear and a fort save vs the flash of light>
Endrin <greater invisibility>
Xilt <mage armor, false life 12, mirror images 7>
Blue Creature <unconscious> -160 damage
Tzleztor <mage armor>
Orange Ogre -23 damage
Red Ogre
Lucifer <Need will save vs. fear>
Pink Creature <blinded, in pit> -62 damage
Yellow Ogre

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Given the situation, going to fast-forward a bit...

The creature will come out on its turn in 3 rounds. Those who are not panicked (still need a few will saves) can figure out that many rounds of actions to harm it, those needing to peer down the pit to target it need to be at least 60 feet away or they will need a DC 18 will save or be panicked too. Also, remember the area around the pit is sloped, so don't fall in!

Will Save DC 21: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Lucifer just barely keeps himself together and not run in terror.

Looking toward the pit, he aims his crossbow in that direction and then looks at the others. "I don't suppose one of you has maybe a fireball or other type of spell to toss down the pit."

will save dc 21 : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39
Fort save dc 21 : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

Almaas is very glad that he is out of the beast’s maw!!

He stands up and moves to the sloped pit.

will save : 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (16) + 20 = 36

Miguel glances over to Lucifer, I may have something that can help.

With that he flies high over the pit and looks down at the monsster at the bootom. With a keening cry he conjures a massive ball of churning water onto the creature.

Move and cast aqueous orb down into the pit. DC23 reflex save or take 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5 non lethal damage and then a second save or be caught and entangled. It gets a save to escape at the end of each of its turns but then will have to make another save on my turn or be caught again. It takes 2d6 nonlethal each round it is affected and, potentially, takes the acid pit damage if the pit soaks up the acid into it!

Is it even possible to climb with the Aqueous Orb in a slippery pit?
Even if the giant saves he has a 50% chance of being ejected below the orb and falling back down in the acid. Not to mention that the orb can be used against the giant every round for the duration of the spell.

reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27direction: 1d2 ⇒ 1acid+fall: 2d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) + (3, 4) = 16
reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22nonlethal: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4acid: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4
reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14nonlethal: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4acid: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7
reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14nonlethal: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4acid: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4
reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22nonlethal: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3acid: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6
reflex save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17nonlethal: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12acid: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6

That'll do it

After several rounds of churning in the water/acid slosh, the guardian will succumb to his wounds at the bottom of the pit. About the time, the larger guardian will begin to stir again but can be quickly put down with a few arrows and bolts. fast healing...

You are left with an empty camp and a large hole to explore.

Combat Over!
Almaas -28 damage <divine favor>
Blue Creature <dead> -160+ damage
Pink Creature <dead> -132 damage

Xilt sends Tzleztor to examine the camp and battlefield for possible treasure. He tries to see if he can detect any magical auras of interest with a simple spell (Detect Magic).

"Good job everyone. Once everyone is ready we can explore inside that hole."

The Mephit puts back his magical equipment away. He gives a sideways glance at Xilt and chuckles.

"You know these stupid bums don't own anything. I guess it does not hurt to look."

Miguel flies off after Panza shouting for him to come back!

Lucifer puts away his xbow and starts to explore the camp.

Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37

Panza returns after a quick snack of some deer.

The search of the campsite reveals little loot, all of it on Pahg-Vahr.

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Once the group has regathered and healed, the cave can be entered. The main portion that was broken through by the guardian's is mostly bare, save for some scattered bones that have been licked clean.

A side tunnel, however, leads from the rear of the cavern and the next chamber is nearby. The mutilated corpses of several ogres are scattered about the chamber haphazardly. Pahg-Vahr’s giants cleared out many tons of rubble from these caverns, and this revealed a small portion of an opaque ivory-colored sphere. A richly carved staff rests against a nearby wall.

New map. Feel free to re-up any spells you deem necessary.

Lucifer moves closer to the sphere in the center of the chamber while looking for potential traps.

Perception (Traps): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (8) + 21 = 29

Xilt and Tzleztor both make use of their shared wand of Heightened Awareness.

Xilt examines both the orb and the staff from the hallway (Detect Magic).

@GM Erich - I am wondering how long the conversation with the Ettin lasted as well as the trip into this cave? If it is 9 minutes or greater then Xilt will prep another casting of Mirror Image (in 1 minute) and cast it extended with his rod before examining the orb and staff.

Active Buffs:

Xilt - Mage Armor, False Life(12 hit points, extended),Heightened Awareness, Mirror Image(7), Boon (Archmage +2 damage/Target),Heroism (Extended)

Tzleztor - Mage Armor, Heightened Awareness, Boon Trickster (UMD +19).

The Mephit just scoffs at the fine looking staff just sitting there.

"It is a trap for sure. Be careful."

Xilt halts Lucifer's advance for the moment. @Xilt The entire cavern emanates a strong abjuration aura, the staff has a moderate abjuration aura, but the sphere has an overwhelming aura of abjuration.

Miguel also examines the chamber for any lurking dangers or traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (13) + 28 = 41

Puurrupup stares around the cavern in wonder, casting his own detect magic.

"Wow, ancient magics, very powerful"

He was headed right for the staff but then notices Miguel and the others looking cautiously around and makes a show of doing the same.

"Hmmm, deadly traps maybe, must be careful."

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24

Miguel gets the sense there is something up with the entire room, a magical ward perhaps. Even one step into it may be costly...

Xilt's interest is piqued by the powerful enchantments in the room ahead.
He thinks for a moment to determine what he might know about this unusual magical occurrence.

(Can Xilt make a Spellcraft or K-Arcana check to learn more?)

He gestures to the party to wait a moment while he tries to figure this out.

Almaas knows that it’s essential to find out more.

”I volunteer to go in and get the items we seek. I don’t know if it is necessary that we all risk it. If there is another enemy then I will lure it out!“

He recasts divine favor and protection from evil on himself and enters.

He takes a look around the room.

perception : 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31

If he sees nothing else of interest then he takes the staff and the sphere and gets out again.

Before Almaas walks in Miguel puts out a hnd to stop him. Powerful enchantments ward this chamber, it may be possible to disable or dispel them before you go blundering about like a giant monitor lizard that has been hit in the head by a gorilla.

He looks around the rest of the group, Do any of you have any facility with magical traps or prepared dispelling magics? I can do so tomorrow if need be but our impatient lummox here may not wait he says with a grin at Almaas. After all, we are in no hurry