GM Euan's Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master Euan

1d20 + 8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 + 4 = 22 Will

Kast keeps quiet as they move down, and once they get into the fog. He does pause to take a good sip of the fortifying wine that Izo offers.

"Well, let's get in there so I can read the writing. I might be able to make sense of it," Kast offers, looking to forward with the rest.

Chuckling at Val's comment about accessorizing, Seamus, jest, "Just remember, I started the trend." Touching his own goggles.

Pleased with himself that he was able to find the hidden door, Seamus looks at the oddly scrawled walls, as he accepts the wine from Kast, taking a sip. Chuckling at Kasts desire to keep going, he kneels down holding the waterskin low enough for Pachemu to have a sip, "Here you go girl, I'm sure your old enough in pig years."

will: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 4 = 32
Edit, it seems there was a + 4 that I missed

Val saunters into the room. ”You know, this could just be an art installation.” She idly glances about at the various bits of Thassilonian spread around. ”I know that if I was a millennia-old wizard queen, I would commission artists to leave vaguely-threatening theme rooms that do not actually offer any danger. Would be quite a laugh to see what meaning people came up with for it.” She looks at one of the blood scribbles. She takes on the stuffy posture of one of the many art critics she has suffered, mimicking their uninterested restraint. ”’A unique style. You can really see how they captured the anxiety in the brushstrokes. And the choice of mixed mediums! It adds a chaotic, deconstructed affect to the scene.’”

Pachemu takes a sip from the wine before Seamus continues moving around the wine.

"Grand. This is millennia art so maybe that is why I see this just as improvised scribbling, my comprehension of the old days has become outdated" Izomandakus follows Valena both metaphorically and physically into the fog " Perhaps is some kind of Art Nuveau"

Walking towards the southern doors.
Perception+wine: 1d20 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 1 + 5 = 26

Moving towards the double doors with Izomandakus, Seamus pauses watching Val strike her pose. As she and Izomandakus talk about the art his mind wanders to his own music. He had always played to entertain himself, curious as to what sounds and songs he could produce on the lute. He enjoyed performing for people, it was an easy way to convince people to like him, without making him feel like he was trying to be something he wasn't. And the money wasn't bad either.

But watching Val, hearing the underlying cynicism of art critics, he didn't know if he could handle being rejected by big city 'experts' Wondering when his music had turned from something he did for himself, to something he did to please other people?

Shaking his head, he focused again on the here-and now, Joining Izomandakus he gestured toward the doors, "Shall we take a look?"

Not sure about what can happen because of the will save, once everyone is ready or able, Seamus will take 10(37/43) on perception to inspect the door and take 10(37/43) on disable device dealing with any locks or traps

When Kast gets to a place where he can read, he will read the Thassolonian, and take his time to do so.

1d6 ⇒ 3 rounds

1d20 + 16 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 20 = 40 Know (History, +2 more if arcana or religion)

Pachemu Will: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 = 20

You study the walls and, those of you who understand Thassilonian, quickly deduce that the writing consists of prayers and scriptures to Lamashtu. Further, they’re fresh. In fact, some of the blood and ink writing is still wet.

However, you also notice something out of place. Something not of Lamashtu at all. Something different. Written in blood, you find the following phrases.

”If magic bright is your desire, to old rune forge must you retire!
For only there does wizards’ art receive its due and proper start.”

Further, an illusory wall, which all of you are able to pierce with Valena’s aid hides the southern doors. You all see through the illusion to a pair of stone doors, their faces carved with an immense image of a three-eyed jackal’s head.

Sheriff Hemlock, gripping a tattered longsword, wearing slightly rusty chain and hefting a dented heavy steel shield, follows you into the chamber. ”I wonder how deep it goes?” he wonders aloud.

While you are milling about beginning to read the walls (Kast is two rounds into his study), you hear a voice, which at once seems to come from nowhere, and everywhere! You suspect some form of ventriloquism and the echo’s of the fog are confusing you.

”Greetings weary travelers! I ask you these questions, and do hope you’ll answer truthfully as one might to a stranger on the road.” says the heavily accented voice politely.

”What happened to Thassilon? What nation has replaced it?” The voice sounds male, and sounds humanoid.

The voice waits for a reply. As we’re just having a conversation, feel free to babble away - but keep your actions limited to a full round.

Seamus finds no traps and no locks upon the doors.

Autocheck the religion.

”Uh…nation? Uh…not sure Magnimar is a nation. This region doesn’t really have a ruler, just a few city-states that maintain rule through local governorships or mayorships, but unless you mean the King and Queen of Korvosa, but that situation is pretty weird right now, with the King dying and the Queen wearing a green dress,” Kast begins to explain local politics. ”I don’t have to tell you what it means when the Queen wears green. But, then again, they are really really far away. Weeks of travel. And not sure they have actual rule here.”

Kast answers honestly, of course, for he has no need to lie.

”And who are where are you? I’m happy to share questions and answers if you’d like,” Kast responds. ”Are you a big fan of the Mother of Beasts, are you?”

K. religion+wine: 1d20 + 12 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 5 = 29
Pachemu: K. religion+wine: 1d20 + 5 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 5 = 23
"This place... all the symbology is from Lamashtu" Izomandakus explains while coming in front of the Sheriff "Do not worry Hemlock, me and Pachemu have your back covered"

When Kast has finished his well placed explanations, Izomandakus tries to give some explanation for the first question two "As for Thassilion, it just crumbled to the dust of time. The time of the Runelords has past away. They are gone."

"What is this place?"

Unable to read any of the stuff written on the wall, Seamus ignores it. Focusing on the door, he eventually asks, "Does anyone recognize the three-eyed dog?" As Izomandakus speaks the name of the creature, Seamus nods as if he knows who or what Lamashtu was.

As the voice speaks, Seamus raises an eyebrow, kneeling down to Pachemu, he shrugs as he scratches behind her ear. "Shows what he knows, after Vals help I'm not tired at all." While Kast and Izomandakus speak with the accented fellow, Seamus looks from one to the other; pointing to the door while shrugging his shoulders, wondering if they should proceed.

Kast, torn from his studies before their conclusion, speaks.

”Uh…nation? Uh…not sure Magnimar is a nation. This region doesn’t really have a ruler, just a few city-states that maintain rule through local governorships or mayorships, but unless you mean the King and Queen of Korvosa, but that situation is pretty weird right now, with the King dying and the Queen wearing a green dress,” Kast begins to explain local politics. ”I don’t have to tell you what it means when the Queen wears green. But, then again, they are really really far away. Weeks of travel. And not sure they have actual rule here.”

”Fascinating… fascinating. So the breakup of Thassilon has splintered the region into factions, even to this day. Not surprising. Not surprising at all.”

”And who are where are you? I’m happy to share questions and answers if you’d like,” Kast responds. ”Are you a big fan of the Mother of Beasts, are you?”

”I? You can call me the Scribbler, heehee. And my whereabouts are too important to share at the moment. But yes, Oh Lamashtu, she is ever so wonderful.”

When Kast has finished his well placed explanations, Izomandakus tries to give some explanation for the first question two "As for Thassilion, it just crumbled to the dust of time. The time of the Runelords has past away. They are gone.”

”Gone? No. So long as the Runeforge remains and the weapons are un-forged, and I’d know for I know the secret, heehee, the Runelords remain too. They are sleeping.”

"What is this place?"

”It is my shrine to Lamashtu! She speaks through me don’t you know, but I have been without a proper body for so long, I must catch up in her praises.”

You may all make perception checks if you wish.

”But let me ask another question, and if I may be so bold, more than one, for I have answered more than one.” he says politely, clearly intrigued by your answers so far.

”If you believe the Runelords are gone, heehee, who wields powerful magic today? Who rules this Mag-ni-mar?”

"The generous and splendid Lord-Mayor of Magnirmar" Izomandakus quickly answers back, but what he is interested is in the previous words of the Scribbler "The Runeforge? Do-do you know about the Runeforge? Ho-how do we get in?"

The voice of the boy stammers with excitement while he steps forward trying to see the Scribbler.
Perception+wine: 1d20 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 1 + 5 = 15

1d20 + 0 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 0 + 5 = 18 Perception + wine
1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35 Know (History) - Scribbler?

"Scribbler, huh? So...I guess this is your handwriting?" Kast guesses. "I think there is a Mayor. We know him. He's a normal dude, I think, like Izo says."

"Why do you ask? You can go visit there, if you wanted."

Finding the disjointed voice annoying, Seamus started to fidget with his hands. The oddness of it reminding him of establishments that had their musicians playing from another room or a hidden alcove. Music was always better when you could enjoy the performers and their interaction with their instrument and fellow musicians. This was just frustrating. Hearing someone speak, but not being able to see their face, make eye contact, interpret their posture or expressions.

Breathing a sigh, he waited by the dog door. He knew Izomandakus and Kast were probably finding out really important information about this Scribbler and the Runeforge and probably even the dog god, but Seamus found it just boring enough he began to play with his long knives. Even considering getting out his lute to play while they waited.

"The generous and splendid Lord-Mayor of Magnirmar" Izomandakus quickly answers back, but what he is interested is in the previous words of the Scribbler "The Runeforge? Do-do you know about the Runeforge? Ho-how do we get in?"

”Oh, not fair, heehee, not fair. I ask you who is in charge, and you give me the title for the man. A title is not the man. Who is he? What does he like? Who does he like to be with?”

”Imagine I am a gossip. I want to hear everything. If you do, perhaps I will tell you something about the Runeforge. Perhaps I will.

"Scribbler, huh? So...I guess this is your handwriting?" Kast guesses. "I think there is a Mayor. We know him. He's a normal dude, I think, like Izo says."

"Why do you ask? You can go visit there, if you wanted."

”Oh, yes, heehee, it’s my handwriting. It needs work I know, my calligraphy used to flow so finely back in the day. But I am out of practice, and out of paper.”

There’s a pause and the Scribbler seems to be perhaps waiting for something. Maybe he’s just waiting for more information on the Lord Mayor.

Val is unusually quiet as she tries to get a read on this “scribbler” and what his intentions are.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31

”Imagine I am a gossip."

Kast shrugs, looking around still. "Well, maybe you could gossip your way into telling us where the two guards who came down here a few days ago are. They didn't come out and we'd like to see them again."

"Grobbaras? Was Grobbaras the name of the dude? I think he loves parties and caged animals. Or at least that is what we saw at his manor" Izomandakus looks around to the others for confirmation"Oh, and pompous, ridiculous clothing with vivid colors, that also he seems to like. Now, about the Runeforge and the guards... what can you gossip back?"

Hearing Izomandakus talking about the mayor, Seamus perks up, thinking about the arrogant Mayor and he jerk major-domo, asking Izomandakus "Wasn't his name Grobaras? Haldmeer Grobaras?"

Breathing a sign, he realizes this conversation could go on forever. Sheathing the rapier and his long knife, Seamus reaches back into his fancy new rucksack and draws out his lute, tuning the instrument as he begins to walk around. He smiles to himself and begins to lightly play one of the happier up-beat hymns of Desna. Frowning, as he looks around the room, he mumbles, "I don't like the acoustics."

perform: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23

Kast shrugs, looking around still. "Well, maybe you could gossip your way into telling us where the two guards who came down here a few days ago are. They didn't come out and we'd like to see them again."

”Oh, you were doing so well too. I had such high hopes for you - more than the other two. Why they wouldn’t tell me anything at all!”

"Grobbaras? Was Grobbaras the name of the dude? I think he loves parties and caged animals. Or at least that is what we saw at his manor" Izomandakus looks around to the others for confirmation"Oh, and pompous, ridiculous clothing with vivid colors, that also he seems to like. Now, about the Runeforge and the guards... what can you gossip back?"

Hearing Izomandakus talking about the mayor, Seamus perks up, thinking about the arrogant Mayor and he jerk major-domo, asking Izomandakus "Wasn't his name Grobaras? Haldmeer Grobaras?"

”Oh, fascinating. I shall enjoy meeting him. Haldmeer Grobaras. Lord-Mayor. And does he have any spellcasting?”

”Oh, the Runeforge. A place of learning created by the Runelords - but grown beyond their control. It was the one place in Thassilon over which the Runelords had no direct influence. The one place they could not visit. I suspect it was a Runelord's visit in fact that caused the cataclysm that ended Thassilon. Probably the Runelord of Greed.”

”I discovered the key to entering the Runeforge you know. Took me half a lifetime to learn, and so I’ll certainly not give it to minions. Come, serve me in life and we will raise a mighty country! Dedicate yourselves to Lamashtu and be spared! Refuse, and I’ll add your hulking corpse to my army anyway. Either way, you are mine!”

You hear the voice casting a spell, and possibly hear a door opening somewhere nearby. Perception checks if you wish, and I think we’ll roll initiative - shall we?

- Round 1 -
Seamus - 30
Valena - 18+
Izomandakus - 18-
Kast - 17
Rastaf - 15
Good Folk - 13

Surprisingly everyone beat my initiative! You're all up - full round actions.

perception: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (1) + 27 = 28

Realizing a string was out of tune, Seamus stopped playing. Plucking the note as he turned the peg, he heard the sound of someone casting a spell. "Blast!" Cursing he returns the lute to his fancy new rucksack, he drew out his new rapier and his favorite long knife. Turning towards the sound.

Two move actions, and a 5 ft.

Seamus, even at his worst, hears that the door that opened is somewhere down the fog enshrouded northern hallway. Again it's a door shrouded by illusion. I think only Seamus and Valena can see down to the tunnel to the doors location, let alone through the fog, so they may each make will saves to see the door.

will: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Turning towards the sound of the door opening Seamus peered into the fog.

"The Runelord of Greed entering the Runeforge caused the Cataclysm? That can just not be..." Izomandakus is left mouth open and without gasp by the revelation, but the development of the events quickly make him up for the combat "I do not like how that sounds Scribbler. Is that even your real name?"

Casting see invisibility and moving forward to the west.

Will+Valena: 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 4 = 26

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (10) + 0 = 10

”Sheriff, you might want to stand clear of this.” She steps next to him and taps him on the shoulder, turning him invisible. ”That will do you for about 30 seconds. Make the most of it.”

She casts Vanish on the Sheriff

Round 1, Init 17

Uncertain if there is overt danger, or from which direction it comes, Kast moves to a position where he can cover two entrances with a readied strike (10’ up).

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 2 = 25 to hit; (GMW)
1d10 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 3 = 26 magic cold iron damage

Seamus looks around, almost causally, but his keen senses pick up the door’s location (north) as he prepares himself for battle. Valena steps up and protects the Sheriff from his immediate worries. Izomandakus can see invisibility, but not through fog, so he sees nothing new as yet. Rastaf GMPC casts Blessing of Fervor (link) on the party. Kast positions (5’ up as the ceiling is only 10’ up) himself and readies a strike which does, if he wishes it, occur! If it happens, he cuts down the guardsman Walter (see below).

Neither Seamus nor Valena can see any doors to the north, though Seamus heard something open in that direction.

The Sheriff, his sword and shield already out, accepts the invisibility graciously, ”I’ll try to time the benefit to its maximum, uh, benefit.” He also takes +2 attack/AC/reflex from the Blessings. Izomandakus can see he slinks off to the west and tries to stay out of the way for the most part. At least for now.

Walter and Matt - the two guardsmen who came down here investigating, come lurching toward you through the northern fog! It is clear from their demeanor, they no longer live, yet they move, and raise their longswords in attack! As normal slow zombies, they merely shuffle forward this round however.

Sheriff Hemlock cries out in horror at the sight. ”Damnation! The fiend!”

The Scribbler finishes his spell, summoning 1d3 ⇒ 3 demons in your midst! You further hear another spell cast very quickly.

This emaciated figure looks like a horned human skeleton smothered within a bone-tight hide of slimy leather. They are wielding longspears.

The demons attack Valena with their longspears!
green on Valena: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 2 = 34 (flank) damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 images: 1d5 ⇒ 5 (image)
green on Valena: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11 (flank) damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 images: 1d4 ⇒ 4 (miss)

blue on Valena: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 2 = 31 (flank) damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 images: 1d4 ⇒ 3 (image)
blue on Valena: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11 (flank) damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 images: 1d3 ⇒ 3 (miss)
Blue also bites at Seamus.
blue on Seamus: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 = 23 (flank) damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 images: 1d3 ⇒ 3 (image)

The remaining demon claws and bites at Seamus.
red on Seamus: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 2 = 19 (flank) damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 images: 1d2 ⇒ 2 (miss)
red on Seamus: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 = 25 (flank) damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 images: 1d2 ⇒ 1 (image)
red on Seamus: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 = 29 (flank) damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Seamus catches a bite from the demonic creature - a most unpleasant feeling!

- Round 1 -
Seamus - 30 (-7hp)
Valena - 18+ (2 image)
Izomandakus - 18-
Kast - 17
Rastaf - 15
Sheriff Hemlock - 14 (invisible 1/5r, +2 attack/AC/reflex)
Scribbler - 13
Yerrin-Ku - 13 (8 images) (most of you can't see him yet)
Walter - 13
Matt - 13

You’re all up!

1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30 Know (Religion)

Kast, recognizing a zombie, cuts down Matt in his cold zombie blood.

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22 Know (Planes) - babau - DRs? Special attacks?

Kast will take +2 to AC/attacks from BoF until further notice as he says what he thinks would work best against the demons.

Val mentally sharpens her sword, not worrying about a stare yet. Swift action to make her sword keen

She steps down towards one of the ugly monstrosities surrounding Seamus. ”Well are you not just strange little creatures.”

She takes the hastening effect of Rastaf’s spell and begins a flurry of dancing, twirling stabs at the “little creature.” Full attacking blue

Reminder that Irreconcilable Differences is made of cold iron!
Primary Attack with Irreconcilable Differences (power attack): 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 20 - 3 = 34
Primary Damage (power attack): 1d6 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 6 = 22
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 20 - 3 = 32
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 6 = 18

Blessing of Fervor Attack with Irreconcilable Differences (power attack): 1d20 + 20 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 20 - 3 = 28
Blessing of Fervor Damage (power attack): 1d6 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 6 = 17

Secondary Attack with Irreconcilable Differences (power attack): 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 15 - 3 = 21
Secondary Damage (power attack): 1d6 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 6 = 19

K. planes+wine: 1d20 + 16 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 5 = 30 special defenses, special attacks, senses, lower save, languages, favorite food
"Critters! Those are babau demons! Be aware with their chaotic and evil nature!" Izomandakus explains at the sight of the new enemies.

Then he quickly reacts with a defensive spell, using Rastaf's fervor to empower it casting extended shield.
Concentration DC 17: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

Pachemu bravely attempts to harm the babau next by.
Bite+BoF: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 = 20
S/B/P damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Round 2, Init 7

Kast air steps and tries to take down green.

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 2 + 2 = 27 to hit; (GMW,+BoF)
1d10 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 3 = 23 magic cold iron damage

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 19 to hit; (GMW)
1d10 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 3 = 24 magic cold iron damage

Watching as Val moved near the sheriff causing the man to disappear, Seamus points towards the north, "something opened that direction." Surprised as the horned things appeared too close to him to use their spears. Seamus ducks and dodges as they claw and bite at him. Letting Val deal with the creature on his right, Seamus turns towards the one on his left. Focusing on attacking the thing Izomandakus called a 'Babau demon' he slashes with his mithril long knife as he thrusts at it with the rapier.

AC 32 Magic Circle +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves blessing of fervor +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save Flank Full attack: + 1 keen Rapier TWF, + 1 giant bane mithril short sword WF, TWF
rapier: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 31 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 5 = 12 sneak: 6d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 1, 1, 6) = 22
shortsword: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 32 for damage: 1d6 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 5 = 8 sneak: 6d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 3, 2, 5, 3) = 20

For simplicity, Izomandakus knows all things Babau (link) that Kast does not. Given their defenses, he may not want Pachemu attacking... Let me know if Pachemu does anyway. :)

Seamus suffers the DR, but largely overcomes it with devastating precision strikes. Valena, with a cold iron blade, snuffs the life force of blue before it even really got a chance! One down. Izomandakus casts and extended shield and studies the enemy. Kast air steps (don’t forget to move on the map) and hits green twice, cutting through its flesh with cold iron. Rastaf GMPC casts invisibility purge - and the Scribbler becomes visible to Valena and Seamus (who can also see through the fog). I’ve placed him on the map to the north, but remember only Valena and Seamus can see him.

For those of you who attacked Babau demons, please make DC 18 reflex saves for each hit or do 1d8 acid damage to your weapons (or bite if Pachemu presses her attack). If it pierces hardness, the weapon gains the broken condition. You need to roll per hit, not per round.

The Sheriff can’t keep his blade to himself. He appears out of invisibility attacking poor Matt.
Sheriff on Matt: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 2 = 14 (BoF) damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

With one mighty thrust, the Sheriff takes Matt out! ”Damnation!” he swears again.

The Scribbler casts another spell (I don’t think Valena or Seamus have spellcraft so they don’t know what was cast) and he follows it up with a quickened spell as well. The results of that are plain to see, a falchion appears above Izomandakus and attacks (quickened spiritual weapon)!
Spiritual Falchion on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Green returns the attacks on Kast with its longspear.
green on Kast: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
green on Kast: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Red steps back and uses its longspear on Seamus!
red on Seamus: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 images: 1d2 ⇒ 2
red on Seamus: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 images: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Red also bites at Izomandakus.
red on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Another demonic form appears from the west through the fog (image). Four arms grace the torso of this towering monstrosity. The monster’s eyes shine with a mix of intelligence and cruelty. It smiles at the group as mirror images spin around it.

- Round 2 -
Seamus - 30 (1 image)
Valena - 18+ (2 image)
Izomandakus - 18-
Kast - 17
Rastaf - 15 (BoF, invis purge)
Sheriff Hemlock - 14 (+2 attack/AC/reflex)
Scribbler - 13
Yerrin-Ku - 13 (8 images)
Red Babau - 13 (-42hp)
Green Babau - 13 (-47hp)
Blue Babau - 13 (-76hp, snuffed)

You’re all up! Kast, don’t forget to move your 5’ step from last round. Izomandakus, let me know if Pachemu bites the Babau demon.

Last round’s reflex saves vs slime

Reflex Save vs Babau Slime: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
Reflex Save vs Babau Slime: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Reflex Save vs Babau Slime: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

Val rolls past the greenish babau’s spear and stabs it right through the head, all in a single fluid movement. Taking ac/hit/ref BoF bonus this round

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (19) + 22 = 41

Attack with Irreconcilable Differences (BoF, power attack): 1d20 + 20 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 20 + 2 - 3 = 36
Damage (power attack, painful stare): 1d6 + 10 + 6 + 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 6 + (1, 1) + 3 = 24
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 20 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 20 + 2 - 3 = 39
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 6 = 21

Reflex Save vs Babau Slime: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27

Valena does indeed 'puff!' green back to the nether from which it was summoned.

Man, I gotta remember Seamus is high enough levels to have two attacks!

Smiling as his weapons strike, Seamus furrows his brow as the demon moved into the corner, preventing him from flanking it. Seeing the large green thing moving up the hall, Seamus realizes if he's going to finish the smaller demon he needs to do it quickly. Hearing the thing was susceptible to cold iron, Seamus dropped his new rapier and the improved mithril blades and drew out his old long knives. Smiling he thrusts the cold iron blade at the demon.

AC 32 Magic Circle +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves blessing of fervor +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save free action drops weapons, move action draws cold iron shortswords, attack: MW cold iron short sword WF
cold iron short sword: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 31 for damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

With a quick gesture Izomandakus completes his shield just in time to deflect the divine weapon slashing at him.

K. planes+wine DC 23: 1d20 + 16 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 5 = 24
Only inspired by the wine, Izomandakus opens the eyes wide and manages to say "A Glabrezu demon!" when the huge creature makes it into the room.

And seeing the looming beast over him, the boy focuses to cast another defensive spell blink "Hemlock, you better back off, those demons can even see through the invisibile"
Concentration DC 21: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28
And starts to disappear and reappear while stepping back.

Pachemu rears back as well, but oinking menacingly at the huge demon.
Intimidate-smaller size (demoralize): 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 4 = 27

1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 16 Reflex vs. DC18 1d8 ⇒ 1 Acid
1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 33 Reflex vs. DC18

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 Know (Planes) - demon thing (DRs? Special attacks?)

Kast is perfectly impressively imperfect and tries not to let all that bother him as he decides his next actions.

Round 2, Init 7

"Get out of here, Sheriff! What are you doing!" Kast shouts, worried for the man and seeing the demon nearby. Kast stays where he is and attacks red.

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 2 + 2 = 21 to hit; (GMW,+BoF)
1d10 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 3 = 24 magic cold iron damage

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 26 to hit; (GMW)
1d10 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 3 = 24 magic cold iron damage

As needed:
1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 25 Reflex vs. DC18
1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 2 + 2 = 22 Reflex vs. DC18

Oh, and before, Izomandakus makes Pachemu to rear back and not bite at the babaus once he remembered they had acidic skin resistant to piggy teeth, although seeing Kast suffering from it might as well scared off the pig.

Seamus stabs the remaining babau demon, hitting for a bit - but it’s cold iron so that helps immeasurably. Valena tumbles under the longspear and pierces whatever tethered the summons to this plane and it puffs out of existance - or at least this existance. Izomandakus further protects himself as Pachemu, amazing war pig, intimidates the demon. A little. Kast missed his first swing due to cover, but he hits solidly with his second and he snuffs it! Rastaf GMPC tries a searing light at the enormous demon.

Rastaf casts Searing Light at the demon.
searing light: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 2 = 12 (heroism, cover) damage: 5d8 ⇒ (1, 8, 2, 7, 6) = 24
SR Check: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 vs DC 24
images: 1d9 ⇒ 8

...and he manages to burn off an image.

The Sheriff blanches at the sight of the demon, ”Fall back and we’ll try to hold them at the stairwell!” he suggests forcefully as he takes a step back under Kast and takes total defense.

The Scribbler casts another spell (I don’t think Valena or Seamus have spellcraft) and he follows it up with yet another quickened spell also. Then he twitches a moment in prayer and a duplicate (sort of a mirror image but just one image) appears. He looks down at himself and realizes he’s visible again.

”Oh, you’ve found me! Please, just one more. I have one last spell to cast… heehee!”

Now that you can see him, he’s an Azlanti human (image) wearing a breastplate and wielding a falchion. He also has a nasty looking cold iron dagger, but unlike in the picture, he doesn’t have it out at the moment.

His spiritual falchion continues to press Izomandakus!
Spiritual Falchion on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Spiritual Falchion on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Spiritual Falchion on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

In a voice that fills the room and causes the rocks themselves to tremble, Hello, I am Yerrin-Ku, servant of Lamashtu. Bow before her this instant and I shall spare your lives.” Evil as he is, he still takes advantage of his turn to cause a little pain. It’s almost as if he’s trying to gauge your measure by how much you bleed. He also steps up 5'.

pincer on Kast: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 20 - 2 = 30 damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (2, 4) + 10 = 16
pincer on Hemlock: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 20 - 2 = 25 damage: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (2, 8) + 10 = 20

claw on Pachemu: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 20 - 2 = 34 damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
claw on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 20 - 2 = 36 damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

bite on Seamus: 1d20 + 20 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 20 - 2 = 30 damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 images: 1d2 ⇒ 1

The enormous demon seems pleased at the outcome, though miraculously the Sheriff is missed by 1. Kast may also be missed, not sure. "So easy to draw blood. You humanoids are too weak to live. I'll keep the pig though as my mascot."

- Round 3 -
Seamus - 30 (-16hp, 1 image)
Valena - 18+ (2 image)
Izomandakus - 18- (-30hp)
Pachemu - 18- (-11hp)
Kast - 17 (-16hp)
Rastaf - 15
Sheriff Hemlock - 14 (+2 attack/AC/reflex)
Scribbler - 13 (1 image)
Yerrin-Ku - 13 (7 images, demoralized 1r)
Red Babau - 13 (-77hp snuffed)
Green Babau - 13 (-92hp snuffed)

You’re all up!

”Hold on a moment for me, Sea! You will like the result.”

Val suddenly poofs out of existence, appearing right behind the big guy. Using a swift action to expend a 3rd level spell slot to use Step Through Reality to dimension door 30 ft and land right behind Yerrin-Ku. She has Dimensional Agility so she can still take actions after dimension dooring!

”Hello there, Yerrie. You do not mind if I call you Yerrie? Well, Yerrie, funny you should mention Mama Lama, but there was a little incident with her followers trying to invade not long ago. It did not go so well for them. They really could have used a big guy like you and The Writer over there—or whatever his name is. We probably would have been easy pickings for you then. Now, well. I think we will be picking you off the floor in less than a minute.” She smiles as she begins probing his defenses. Taking +2 ac/hit/ref from BoF this round

Greater Feint: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (2) + 25 = 27
Attack with Irreconcilable Differences (BoF, flank, power attack): 1d20 + 20 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 20 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 34
Damage (power attack): 1d6 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 6 = 21

Surprise Strike (surprise strike, BoF, flank, power attack): 1d20 + 20 - 5 + 2 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 20 - 5 + 2 + 2 - 3 = 19
Surprise Damage (power attack): 1d6 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 6 = 21

”Oh! There is another Yerrie over here, boys.”

Smiling as the cold iron long knife cuts into the demon, Seamus watches as Val tumbles under it's spear, killing it. Smiling slightly, "Show off." he comments to his friend. Then he realizes a large green horned thing had come out of the fog. As he turns, the thing bites him. "Blast!" Cursing as the thing bites him, he pauses, hearing Val to 'hold on moment'. Wondering what she has in mind, Seamus turns, facing the large green clawed thing, setting his feet waiting for Val signal.

Smiling when he hears her voice on the other end of the hall, he gives a jaunty smile. Picking up on Val's name for it he tells the thing. "That's Val, Yerrie, you should listen to her she's always right." As he talks, he slashes repeatedly with his cold iron long knives, hoping to cut through some of the images and find out what color the Yerrie's blood was.

Hearing Val's warning, Seamus is less excited about slashing the big green fellow and more worried about his friend. Calling, "Should we follow the sheriff and fall back to the stairs?"

AC 32 Magic Circle +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves blessing of fervor +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex save full attack: MW cold iron short sword WF, TWF, Sneak attack
cold iron short sword: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 26 for damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 Sneak attack: 6d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 5, 2, 5, 3) = 19
cold iron short sword: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 19 for damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7Sneak attack: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 6, 6, 2, 1) = 25
cold iron short sword: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 31 for damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7Sneak attack: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 2, 6, 2, 4) = 22
cold iron short sword: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 31 for damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6Sneak attack: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 1, 5, 2, 6) = 21
cold iron short sword confirm crit: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 26 for damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
cold iron short sword confirm crit: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 18 for damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Valena has one swing get close enough
images: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Seamus takes an image on his first swing, misses, and then gets close with two.
images: 1d6 ⇒ 4
images: 1d5 ⇒ 1

His last swing connects, but doesn't crit, drawing a little blood though DR applies!

Round 3, Init 7

Kast hacks at Kan-Ye who is west of him.

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 2 + 2 = 20 to hit; (GMW,+BoF)
1d10 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 3 = 24 magic cold iron damage

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 13 to hit; (GMW)
1d10 + 15 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 3 = 20 magic cold iron damage