Rastaf GMPC double moves forward. Izomandakus learns, annoyingly, the rune giant is immune to electricity as it seems to almost absorb it into his runes! Seamus charges in provoking, but manages to land a blow of his own! Kast also charges in, and gets the giants attention with a fierce blow. Valena doesn’t manage to land a blow, though her second swing came close.
Though there’s melee to be had, the giant summons the power of his runes first! He steps up and his body runes flash all around with a brilliant light while at the same time an arcing maelstrom of fire and lightning cone out in front of him.
Kast, Seamus, and Valena, Fort DC 26 or blinded 1 round from the intense light.
Seamus and Valena, Reflex DC 31 for half of and
He then steps back and raises his sword.
Fort vs. DC 26
"Ack! My eyes! My beautiful, perfect eyes!" Kast growls as the lights get to bright to see.
Ceovering his eyes with his arm to prevent the bright light from doing much damage, Seamus dances around avoiding the fire and lighting. Resetting his feet, he attacks repeatedly with both the keen rapier and his mithril long knife.
Val had the unfortunate luck to be staring right at the giant when the burst of light came, so even as she completely evades the blast itself.
Val makes the split-second decision to jump away with one of her slippery spells while she tries to wipe her eyes.
HP: 140/140
AC: 39/22/31
Saves: F16/R22(evasion)/W+20 +2 will vs charm and compulsion, +2 fort vs poison and drugs, +4 fort vs alcohol
Immune: Poison
Hypnotic Stare: rune giant
Painful Stare: rune giant
Active Implanted Tricks 3/7 used): Mesmeric Mirror (Seamus, unused), Mask Misery (herself, unused)
Hero Points: 1
Spells/Conditions: freedom of movement, apport object precast, telepathic bond, mirror image (7), fly, blind
0: (Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Message, Read Magic, Ghost Sound)
1: 1/7 used (Vanishx0, Psychic Readingx0, Ill Omenx0, Faerie Firex0, Invigoratex0, Remove Fearx0, Eldritch Weaponx1, Martial Esotericax0)
2: 3/6 used (Mirror Imagex2, Placebo Effectx0, Lesser Restorationx0, Tonguesx0, Apport Objectx1, Phantom’s Armoryx0)
3: 4/5 used (Sendingx1, Displacementx1, Major Imagex0, Invisibility Spherex1, Step Through Realityx1)
4: 2/4 used (Dimension Doorx0, Freedom of Movementx1, Telepathic Bondx1, Tough Crowdx0)
[ dice]1d20+26[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6+12[/dice] damage.
Round 2, Init 13
Kast steps back after a few blind attacks.
to hit; (GMW,+DF)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
[spoiler=Kasternations]
hp: 129/129
AC: 38/30/22 (always on shield, Barkskin included) +2 BoF + 8 smite +2 eagle
Saves: F10/R16/W13* +8 vs. mind affecting
Furious Focus, GWM=+4, SoF = +4
Aroden's Verve: 0/0 used
GlitterBomb: 0/0 used
Extend GammaRadiation: 0/0 used
Extend Rods: 3/6 left
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Think Really Hard: 7/7 left
1: 6/8 left
2: 6/8 left
3: 6/8 left
4: 5/8 left
5: 7/7 left
6: 6/7 left
7: 6/6 left
8: 3/4 left
[spoiler=Kast's Pre Exploration Magics][ /spoiler]
[spoiler=Perfect Soul]Facing an evil outsider, [url=https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Eaglesoul]a perfect entity imbues Kast with some sweet evil slaying cheese:
A +2 sacred bonus to AC
A +4 sacred bonus to Strength
Resistance 5 to acid and fire
A +5 sacred bonus on all Intimidate checks made against evil creatures
Fast healing 2
Any critical threat roll made against an evil creature with a weapon you wield is automatically confirmed.
[ /spoiler]
[spoiler=Championing]The target gains the ability to use detect evil at will as a spell-like ability, immunity to disease (suppressing any diseases currently affecting it), and immunity to fear (ending any fear effects currently affecting it); can lay on hands (on itself only) once as a paladin of 1/2 your caster level; and can smite evil once as a paladin of 1/2 your caster level. It adds its Charisma bonus to all its saving throws
+8 to attack/AC
+8 to damage
[ /spoiler]
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
[spoiler=Perfect Blessing Round 1/16] [ /spoiler]
Jealous/Trusting (opposes necromancy): A union of abjuration and enchantment magic, a jealous weapon functions as a bane weapon against necromancers and against undead created by necromancy spells (not against self-manifested undead or undead created by the create spawn special ability). As long as the weapon is carried, it can absorb up to 3 negative levels inflicted on the wielder per day.
Out of reach for a full attack, Izomandakus casts haste on the whole team, then flies around, trying to avoid the reach while getting close for a future attack attempt.
Pachemu follows along while trying to activate the wand.
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
Rastaf delays. Izomandakus hastes the party and flies around into position. Seamus steps in and swings for the rafters, but his weapons merely clang against the heavily armored giant. Kast, blinded, swings at the air as he lunges forward before taking a step back. Valena, blinded, flees the immediate battle.
The giant takes advantage of Kast’s blindness to attack him!
He then steps back along the wall to try and prevent a flank - though he seems fairly confident at present. Still, a consummate warrior he does it by instinct.
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Seeing the giant step back, Seamus whispers under his breath, "Chicken" Realizing the big fellow was trying to prevent a flank, Seamus taps his heels together and tumbles around the giant to the corner, calling out Waiting for one of his friends to approach and distract the big guy, he stabs at the giants foot with his mithril long knife.
Kast reels as he get plucked like a lute.
Round 3, Init 13
Kast moves up to attack, lunging out to avoid an AoO.
to hit; (GMW,+DF)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
hp: 129/129 - 77
AC: 38/30/22 (always on shield, Barkskin included) +2 BoF + 8 smite +2 eagle
Saves: F10/R16/W13* +8 vs. mind affecting
Furious Focus, GWM=+4, SoF = +4
Aroden's Verve: 0/0 used
GlitterBomb: 0/0 used
Extend GammaRadiation: 0/0 used
Extend Rods: 3/6 left
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Think Really Hard: 7/7 left
1: 6/8 left
2: 6/8 left
3: 6/8 left
4: 5/8 left
5: 7/7 left
6: 6/7 left
7: 6/6 left
8: 3/4 left
[spoiler=Kast's Pre Exploration Magics][ /spoiler]
[spoiler=Perfect Soul]Facing an evil outsider, [url=https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Eaglesoul]a perfect entity imbues Kast with some sweet evil slaying cheese:
A +2 sacred bonus to AC
A +4 sacred bonus to Strength
Resistance 5 to acid and fire
A +5 sacred bonus on all Intimidate checks made against evil creatures
Fast healing 2
Any critical threat roll made against an evil creature with a weapon you wield is automatically confirmed.
[ /spoiler]
[spoiler=Championing]The target gains the ability to use detect evil at will as a spell-like ability, immunity to disease (suppressing any diseases currently affecting it), and immunity to fear (ending any fear effects currently affecting it); can lay on hands (on itself only) once as a paladin of 1/2 your caster level; and can smite evil once as a paladin of 1/2 your caster level. It adds its Charisma bonus to all its saving throws
+8 to attack/AC
+8 to damage
[ /spoiler]
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
[spoiler=Perfect Blessing Round 1/16] [ /spoiler]
Jealous/Trusting (opposes necromancy): A union of abjuration and enchantment magic, a jealous weapon functions as a bane weapon against necromancers and against undead created by necromancy spells (not against self-manifested undead or undead created by the create spawn special ability). As long as the weapon is carried, it can absorb up to 3 negative levels inflicted on the wielder per day.
With her blindness gone, Val returns her stare to the giant as she inflicts a spell upon him before flying to a flank with Seamus.
HP: 140/140
AC: 39/22/31
Saves: F16/R22(evasion)/W+20 +2 will vs charm and compulsion, +2 fort vs poison and drugs, +4 fort vs alcohol
Immune: Poison
Hypnotic Stare: rune giant
Painful Stare: rune giant
Active Implanted Tricks 3/7 used): Mesmeric Mirror (Seamus, unused), Mask Misery (herself, unused)
Hero Points: 1
Spells/Conditions: freedom of movement, apport object precast, telepathic bond, mirror image (7), fly
0: (Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Message, Read Magic, Ghost Sound)
1: 2/7 used (Vanishx0, Psychic Readingx0, Ill Omenx1, Faerie Firex0, Invigoratex0, Remove Fearx0, Eldritch Weaponx1, Martial Esotericax0)
2: 3/6 used (Mirror Imagex2, Placebo Effectx0, Lesser Restorationx0, Tonguesx0, Apport Objectx1, Phantom’s Armoryx0)
3: 4/5 used (Sendingx1, Displacementx1, Major Imagex0, Invisibility Spherex1, Step Through Realityx1)
4: 2/4 used (Dimension Doorx0, Freedom of Movementx1, Telepathic Bondx1, Tough Crowdx0)
[ dice]1d20+26[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6+12[/dice] damage.
Izomandakus goes in, perfecting his precision to test the giant's defenses!
Pachemu swings the wand once more.
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
Rastaf lights up the target and does a bit of damage! Izomandakus rips it up quite a bit even though he doesn’t confirm. Kast just hits with the haste, and he sets up Seamus who gets a sneak in, though he does get exposed to an AoO for his trouble. Valena makes the giant uneasy in a variety of ways and also draws a swing.
OR
The giant doesn’t like the vibe Valena’s giving off - but Izomandakus is hurting him.
OR
OR
Seamus is hit by an opportunity attack, but a lack of luck and ill omen keeps the giant from hitting anything else. It looks uncomfortable - as if it's going to fail!
Critthreat
Round 4, Init 13
Kast carefully steps up and hastily attacks.
to hit; (GMW,+DF,+haste,+flank)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
to hit; (GMW,+DF,+haste)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
to hit; (GMW,+DF,+haste)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
hp: 129/129 - 77
AC: 38/30/22 (always on shield, Barkskin included) +2 BoF + 8 smite +2 eagle
Saves: F10/R16/W13* +8 vs. mind affecting
Furious Focus, GWM=+4, SoF = +4
Aroden's Verve: 0/0 used
GlitterBomb: 0/0 used
Extend GammaRadiation: 0/0 used
Extend Rods: 3/6 left
Quantum Leaps used:
Pathfinder Carry: 0/0
Think Really Hard: 7/7 left
1: 6/8 left
2: 6/8 left
3: 6/8 left
4: 5/8 left
5: 7/7 left
6: 6/7 left
7: 6/6 left
8: 3/4 left
[spoiler=Kast's Pre Exploration Magics][ /spoiler]
[spoiler=Perfect Soul]Facing an evil outsider, [url=https://aonprd.com/SpellDisplay.aspx?ItemName=Eaglesoul]a perfect entity imbues Kast with some sweet evil slaying cheese:
A +2 sacred bonus to AC
A +4 sacred bonus to Strength
Resistance 5 to acid and fire
A +5 sacred bonus on all Intimidate checks made against evil creatures
Fast healing 2
Any critical threat roll made against an evil creature with a weapon you wield is automatically confirmed.
[ /spoiler]
[spoiler=Championing]The target gains the ability to use detect evil at will as a spell-like ability, immunity to disease (suppressing any diseases currently affecting it), and immunity to fear (ending any fear effects currently affecting it); can lay on hands (on itself only) once as a paladin of 1/2 your caster level; and can smite evil once as a paladin of 1/2 your caster level. It adds its Charisma bonus to all its saving throws
+8 to attack/AC
+8 to damage
[ /spoiler]
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron damage
[spoiler=Perfect Blessing Round 1/16] [ /spoiler]
Jealous/Trusting (opposes necromancy): A union of abjuration and enchantment magic, a jealous weapon functions as a bane weapon against necromancers and against undead created by necromancy spells (not against self-manifested undead or undead created by the create spawn special ability). As long as the weapon is carried, it can absorb up to 3 negative levels inflicted on the wielder per day.
"I almost feel pity for him, he is just but a slave of Karzoug" Izomandakus gives it another go, with more perfection "Roaaaaarrrrr!"
Pachegoyle meanwhile tries to use the wand to hit the giant.
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
"Ouch!" Bleeding badly, Seamus realizes that he's not going to be able to take too much more damage. Seeing Kast strike the giant fellow a couple time, Seamus put retreating on hold and goes after the giant fellow again. Attacking repeatedly with both the keen rapier and his mithril long knife.
Already in position and sped up by magic, Val unleashes a flurry of stabs on the wounded giant.
HP: 140/140
AC: 39/22/31
Saves: F16/R22(evasion)/W+20 +2 will vs charm and compulsion, +2 fort vs poison and drugs, +4 fort vs alcohol
Immune: Poison
Hypnotic Stare: rune giant
Painful Stare: rune giant
Active Implanted Tricks 3/7 used): Mesmeric Mirror (Seamus, unused), Mask Misery (herself, unused)
Hero Points: 1
Spells/Conditions: freedom of movement, apport object precast, telepathic bond, mirror image (7), fly
0: (Dancing Lights, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Message, Read Magic, Ghost Sound)
1: 2/7 used (Vanishx0, Psychic Readingx0, Ill Omenx1, Faerie Firex0, Invigoratex0, Remove Fearx0, Eldritch Weaponx1, Martial Esotericax0)
2: 3/6 used (Mirror Imagex2, Placebo Effectx0, Lesser Restorationx0, Tonguesx0, Apport Objectx1, Phantom’s Armoryx0)
3: 4/5 used (Sendingx1, Displacementx1, Major Imagex0, Invisibility Spherex1, Step Through Realityx1)
4: 2/4 used (Dimension Doorx0, Freedom of Movementx1, Telepathic Bondx1, Tough Crowdx0)
[ dice]1d20+26[/dice] to hit;
[ dice]1d6+12[/dice] damage.
The giant collapses at your feet as the party gangs up as one on the poor beast and shreds what’s left. His runes flicker briefly as he falls and then fade completely. He was wearing +5 full plate, though again, it’s massive and I’m not sure how you can carry it out for now.
Kast will take some hits of the wand of curification.
CLW
CLW
CLW
CLW
CLW
CLW
CLW
CLW
CLW.
”Wow, that guy was a handful. I hope we never see more than one of him at a time ever again.”
When others are ready and the room is searched, Kast will move to go the other way down the other hallway.
Dodging out of the way as the giant falls, Seamus turns to Rastaf, "Thanks for the healing Rastaf. I was starting to get worried there."
Chuckling at Kast's comment about the giant, he nods, "I'll be happy if I never see another giant again." Pausing he thinks about where they are, and the situation with the rangers where he said he'd help. "Though I doubt that's likely."
Unconsciously hefting his 'giant bane' long knife he asks Kast, "Hey Kast you mind hitting me a few times with your wand?" Shrugging, he looks from Kast to Rastaf towards Val, "Or anyone else?"
Once the healing is done, and everyone else is ready to go, Seamus follows along under Kast.
11 uses for 75 hp
Fully healed by Rastaf's positiveness wave, Izomandrakus analyzes the armor auras "Wow, this is a powerful one, though a bit bulky."
He and Pachegoyle follow up the others past the throne room "This place is comfortably big. As one of the most powerful transmuters of all times, bear in mind Karzoug might be polymorphed in almost anything. Let's keep our eyes open"
As you come around the corner, you face Karzoug again! This time he’s standing a little in front of a pair of doors, like a guardian. He smiles and unleashes a fresh spell!
Seeing another version of Karzoug waiting for them, Seamus rushes forwards trying to strike him with the ruin-forged rapier.
Seamus leaps around the corner, stabbing Karzoug where it hurts.
vs DC 28
Karzoug grins, ”Not this time.” he studies the group, and selects (Rastaf!)
He casts defensively.
vs DC 27
He succeeds, and a thin sickly green ray leaps from his fingers striking toward its target.
vs Touch
Fort save DC 31 for instead
The ranged attack provokes an AoO from Seamus (can’t do the special attack with an AoO, but you can swing to do damage if you wish).
Round 1
Kast charges and attacks the image, tired of the char-ade, and trying not to inhale too much Rasta-dust in the process.
to hit; (GMW)
magic cold iron/fire/holy damage
Val goes in for the plunge, trying to banish the horrible apparition of the Runelord in a single blow.
vs DC 28
vs DC 28
He is still standing, when it's Izomandakus's turn.
"Doh" Izomandakus whistles as Karzoug reduces Rastaf to dust "That was smart, taking our healer. But you will pay for it Karzoug! Roaaaar!"
He flies in for the attack with his jaws.
Meanwhile, Pachegoyle double moves into position while drawing the commanding staff.
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
Izomandakus charges in and misses. Seamus tries another thrust.
vs DC 28
Valena plunges but Karzoug resists. Rastaf suffers the fate of the disintegrated! Kast plunges without success. Izomandakus misses his bite. Seamus plunges as well, but can’t finish him.
So he casts defensively.
vs DC 25
He succeeds, and gestures to casting Baleful Polymorph!
Valena please make a Fort save DC 30 or a rat you shall forever be (unless you resist transmutations of course).
Round 2
Kast tries again to dispel the jerky image.
to hit; (GMW)
He continues to hope that Dustaf isn’t too disturbed by the melee.
Izomandakus gives a pounding to the Greed master.
While Pachemu tries to fade him out with the commanding staff.
+2 if within circle vs evil
+0 if within circle vs evil
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Val holds up her blade as it harmlessly dissipates the polymorph spell. ”Now you come across the problem of putting all your wine in one bottle, Karzie. It makes it dreadfully easy to know what to expect.”
vs DC 28
vs DC 28
...there it is! When Kast brings his perfect blow to bear, Karzoug once again planar-puckers out of existence!
The room grows quiet, only the slight whisping of wind over the remains of Rastaf remain...
Realizing Karzoug was casting ranged spell, Seamus took the opportunity to run him through. His eyes widening as Rastaf falls, in spite of being stabbed. Wanting to attempt the special attack of his ruin forged weapon again he resets his feet just as Kast causes the apparition to poof out of existence. Quickly turning, "Well done Kast!" Moving towards their half orc gear lay, "Where's Rastaf?"
"Good hit, that Karzoug will hold in more respect the Sihedron Knights after that" the blue dragon nods appreciating the image destruction.
Then points with a claw to the pile of dust on the ground "I think he is there"
"This is a problem" Izomandakus approaches the pile and goes through the equipment looking through Rastaf's stuff "I don't even know if he had family to whom bring all this"
Kast looks at the dust heap, offering a sigh. He considers. And remembers.
"Izo? Val? Didn't we find very powerful scroll in the remains of the vampire skulk thing? Could we not use that? Who has that scroll?" Kast asks, checking his pockets.
If/when the scroll is found, he will use it on Dustaf.
Shaking his head, Seamus chimes in, "I don't have it." He gestures towards Rastaf's gear. "Maybe Rastaf had it." HE moves towards his friends gear, kneeling down, he begins to rifle through the pile. Asking "What exactly is it I'm looking for?"
Dumping out Rastaf's pack, Seamus sorts the five wands and the rod from the ten scrolls. Looking up, slightly confused, he asks as he gestures towards the scrolls. "Maybe it's one of these?"
Kast, showing the power of the scroll - and the 25,000gp diamond contained within - and raises Rastaf successfully!
Rastaf returns, whole but naked. You take a moment or two to wait for him to re-equip. Do you press further down the hall? Or do you try the doors before you?
Kast politely waits for Dustaf to re-equip, and will open the nearby double doors when others are ready.
Realizing Rastaf was standing there naked, Seamus stood from kneeling over the other gear, his eyes wide, turning his back towards his friend until the half-orc was dressed.
Seeing Kast head towards the double doors, Seamus hustles after him, listening carefully at the doors. When everyone is ready, he blows on them seeing if it would generate enough energy to swing the doors open.
"Impressive work Kast. It seems you even improved that well build up body" the blue dragon nods in approval as Rastaf is made back to shape "How do you feel Rastaf? Can you continue?"
Assuming the half-orc is good enough, Izomandakus will push open the doors in front with Seamus' help.