GM Erich's 10-08 What Prestige is Worth (Tier 7-11) for Outpost IV (Inactive)

Game Master Thereus, Silver Crusader

Noke tries to change's the faded devil's luck, but no dice. Morgoth wards against attacks in his area. Anastasia tries to examine the creature closer but can only determine it is neither alive nor dead, perhaps just a potent manifestation of the haunt that Vina has declared.

Stan wastes no time assaulting the fiend with a single arrow and even more channeled energy while Vina tries to follow suit, but cannot quite make contact with the strange beast. still holding that charge though...

Gilgrim darts past the monster to position for a future attack. The fiend seems not to care about his acrobatic movements.

Zarta's eyes harden and she bellows out, challenging its claim from moments ago. "I know not of whom you speak, dread Gorthoklek, but I shall face you now through the gathered strength of my ancestors and you will fall again." Her body begins to vibrate and she inspires courage to all (+3 to hit and damage).

The great devil laughs at the mere thought of repeated defeat and his claw smashes into the vanaran druid. Instead of pain or injury the attack fills Vina with images of her worst fears, and she fights off the specter of death. Need a will save and fortitude save from Vina vs Phantasmal Killer

Before everyone's turn, need a new DC 20 will save vs fear or be panicked (then worse...), shaken again otherwise

pit fiend will vs misfortune: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
pit fiend claw vs Vina: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (16) + 32 = 48

Round 3 - Bold can act
Noke Need will save vs fear
Morgoth Need will save vs fear
Anastasia Need will save vs fear
Stan Need will save vs fear
Vina Need a will save and fortitude save from the attack then need will save vs fear
Gilgrim Need will save vs fear
Zarta
Pit Fiend -34 damage

Vina Will vs. Phantasmal Killer, IC: 1d20 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 3 = 21
GM 4-star reroll: 1d20 + 13 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 3 + 4 = 36
Vina Will vs. fear, IC: 1d20 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 3 = 21

Vina shakes off the horrible visions of bookworms destroying dozens of irreplaceable tomes at the Grand Lodge, and tries to connect the the annoying yet very very scary haunt!

melee touch vs. haunt AC 10, HB, TF, IC, Flank: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 = 34
cure critical wounds, HB, TF, IC: 4d8 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 6, 5) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 3 = 35 pts. of positive energy.
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CONFIRM CRIT: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 = 30
cure critical wounds, HB, TF, IC: 4d8 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 1) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 3 = 23 additional pts. of positive energy.

Will save 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

Anastastia targets the ‘pit fiend’ with a spell, and a bright light blasts from her outstretched hand.

reach cure serious wounds To hit Touch AC 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Positive energy damage 4d8 + 10 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 2) + 10 = 23

Will Save DC 20 for half

Cure serious is 3d8 I believe, but maybe you meant to cast cure critical?

Stan will save vs fear for the haunt: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

Fiend, you need to go back to where you came from. Stan channels again, hoping for more positive energy.

Stan channels positive energy, DC19: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 6) = 15

Yes, I meant cure critical

Will Save vs. DC 20 (Fear): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

...Seriously!

Gilgrim drops his hammer and runs.

Guess I'm Panicked now...and Fatigued for 2 rounds....

Will Morgoth: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 2 = 20
Will Bess: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Fear not! You are a warrior, not a rabbit! , - crys out Morgoth puting out Reach Metamagic Rod and targeting Gilgrim with Remove Fear
Thats funny critical fail. I will face consequences with interest. Not sure if I am able to cast anything this round, being panicked.

But Morgoth himself realizes, how dangerous this Gorthoklek might be... both he and Bess steps to make a scroll journey.

Will Morgoth scroll tatoo: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 17 + 2 = 32
Will Bess scroll tatoo: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Noke’s friends are now overwhelmed by this evil presence!

noke will, heroism : 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 2 = 32
Horned lizard familiar will : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Riding dog will : 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

"My friends, don’t be afraid!!" Noke says while she dismounts.

ride check to dismount as free action dc: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Move action.

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Noke invokes her patron!

Swift action: Revelation: The invoker gains a +1 insight bonus on attack rolls made with weapons. This bonus increases to +2 at 8th level and +3 at 16th level.

Noke concentrates on the pit fiend and shoots a lightning bolt!

Standard action DC 21 ref save half.

electricity : 9d6 + 18 ⇒ (1, 6, 3, 6, 2, 1, 2, 1, 3) + 18 = 43

Vina is able to resist the deathly nightmare. Noke slides off her frightened mount and sidearms a bolt of lightning into the creature. Morgoth follows the parade of creatures back through the scroll portal. With her reaching spell, Anastasia vanquishes the pit fiend and it fades suddenly back into history. Gilgrim races across the room in a panic as the crowd of phantom soldiers swirl away as he dashes through.

Stan can keep his channel, Vina still has a healing charge... hold onto it, we aren't quite done.

reflex vs lightning bolt: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Round 4 - Bold can act
Noke
Morgoth <confused, roll d100 for effect>
Anastasia
Stan
Vina
Gilgrim <confused, roll d100 for effect>
Zarta
Pit Fiend -78 damage <neutralized>

As the group takes stock in their situation. Morgoth and Gilgrim find themselves quite confused by the situation, but in two entirely different places.

The bone devils look at Morgoth with heads cocked. "Back so soon?" Vetrivides hisses.

Morgoth, Bess, and Gilgrim are confused (but not panicked anymore) for several rounds as the lingering effects of the haunt fade. The lizard and the dog as well, but they are more of a danger to themselves.

Anastasia waits for the confusion to wear off, giving her allies a wide berth until then.

”Zarta? Anything you’d like to share?”

Well, that was quite the theatrical experience.
Stan will walk over to Gilgrim's hammer and pick it up, just for safekeeping.

Noke is glad that the pit fiend is gone!

“What was the pit fiend talking about?! How is this about Thrune?!“

She casts detect magic.

That seemed strange to me as well. Zarta, he seemed to think you are this "Lannavia Davian, last matriarch of House Davian". Do you know what he was talking about?

Morgoth confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 71
Bess confusion?: 1d100 ⇒ 68

The advocate slaps himself while viewed by Vetrivides and his bone-colleagues. Bess bites her own lip.

DMG Morgoth: 1d8 ⇒ 1
DMG Bess: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Divune confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 82
Happu confusion?: 1d100 ⇒ 25

The horned lizard familiar attacks the normally acting riding dog.
Melee bite : 3 = 31d25 ⇒ 12

I will assume the two right each other until the confusion is over. I can use 8 CLW charges to get them back to full.

Confusion effect: 1d100 ⇒ 52

Gilgrim looks around in a near panicked state, trying to tell between friend and foe.

”Did we win?” asks the gnome.

OK. Dealing with all the confusion situations...

Can anyone (in the room) do anything to subdue or remove the confused condition from Gilgrim before the next round, otherwise he is coming after one of you! You can tell he is confused cause he bopped himself. Everyone in the room gets a round of actions...

Note, unless you travel through the scroll portal you won't have any knowledge of what is going on with Morgoth and all the familiars...

Stan has nothing to subdue Gilgrim or remove the confusion. The best thing I can think of would be to hit him with an blunt arrow for non-lethal damage and then just run around the pool to stay away from him, since he only moves 20 ft, and I can double move for 60 once I hit him. I assume the pool would be difficult terrain if he tried to move directly across it. Any better ideas?

Vina brings up walls of thorns around Gilgrim from floor to ceiling. See map for locations; if it matters, dark green is up to 20' tall and light green is up to 10' tall.

”Anyone have a scroll of calm emotions?” she asks.

Mentally, she makes a note to buy one when next in Golarion. It’s a tricky condition to deal with.

Well, that's one way to keep him away from the rest of us. I don't have a scroll of calm emotions.
Stan takes the time this round to put Gilgrim's hammer in his Handy Haversack, so if he does need to shot the dwarf, he has the free hands to do so. I realized after the first round I had his hammer in one hand and my bow in the other, which would have made it difficult to shoot him.

Surrounded by ice wall, Bess and Morgoth provide a bit crazyness.
Morgoth first strike bess with his cold iron spiked gaunlet
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
... then baubbles something I hate you, nasty little pit fiend. Take this - just to tryin slap Bess couple more times.
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

But it's mostly saint-n-sick anger without actual pain. Bess kicks herself and thereafter the haze finally over.

Morgoth thanks the ice devil for aid in calming down and after ice wall disappears, both Morgoth and Bess return to the party.

Will Morgoth scroll tatoo: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 17 + 2 = 34
Will Bess scroll tatoo: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Morgoth seems really irritated, but calms a bit seeing that situation is under control now.

Sorry for my fleeing, fellows. I can supress charm and compulsion and remove fear, IF I am fine. But this Gorthoklek made me... khm, us feel too horrible. Zarta, what can you say us about him and this museaum?

"Oh oh ... the dwarf is running amok!"

Noke tries to slumber hex Gilgrim!

DC 22 will save. If it does not work then she tries again next round with her accursed hex feat.

Will save vs. Sleep Hex: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11

Gilgrim slumps over, eyes closed, and starts to snore.

Glad that's over... well done, all.

Once the threat is quelled, the bone devils release the signifier and his imp companion. "I suppose you should be more careful in there. Do let me know know if you can't handle your duties." Vetrivides snickers.

Morgoth and company return from the other room just in time to see the slumbering dwarf in the corner. When you are confident the compulsion has worn off, he is easily roused.

Hearing all your pointed questions, Zarta strides amongst the exhibits, describing each in somber, professorial tones as she passes by.

"We stand within a gallery acquired from a fallen Wiscrani house..."

"Here is a fragment from the Arch of Aroden burnt with hellfire when the devil Baraxiel dragged the paladin Rius Galdaeon to Hell outside Corentyn..."

"This is a ritual scene reenacting Abrogail I’s sale of her soul to Asmodeus in Winter Grove, complete with a copy of the contract’s two page preamble in a glass display case..."

"These portraits depict Thrune agents whose souls Leventi acquired..." She adds. "one is missing..."

"We were attacked by illusory figures fighting on a Corentyn battlement during Davian’s last surge during the Battle of One Hundred Kings in 4639 ar. And here, the prow from the Sargavan frigate Dauntless that sank in that same battle. The devil you vanquished was named Gorthoklek. He haunts the Davian line to this day..."

She pauses to look upon the doomed illusory Davian warriors assailing the walls of Corentyn thoughtfully and her voice softens. "There’s nothing that I can do for the dead — including the forces that opposed House Thrune decades ago — but I wonder what the living might do to stop further injustices."

Returning from her nostalgic turn, Zarta nods to the last scroll-portal. "Alas, we do have business to attend to still and my thoughts must remain for another time. Come let us face Leventi as one."

Feel free to heal your minor wounds and step through the scroll-portal with another will save.

Zarta, before we go, you said one portrait of Thrune agent is missing. Who is it and why would they be missing?

Will save for Stan on the scroll: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19

Will save 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

Anastasia, eager to get home, steps through the last scroll.

Vina dismisses the thorns while Zarta gives them a tour of the museum.

Before Anastasia steps through the last scroll Vina stops her and says, "A-A-Anastasia? perhaps we should prepare a bit more before facing Leventi y-yes? this h-h-haunt almost scattered our party... v-very dangerous. Morgoth's familiar warned us about the next room so I think we should be ready with both magic and weapons. H-here, l-let me protect us all against fire to start..."

Vina casts an enchantment on the entire party then proceeds to cast a few more on Lakadee and herself. She also readies a potion with her prehensile tail.

Vina casts:
Protection from Energy (fire) on all characters currently shown on the map, 108 pts of fire protection, 10min;
Cat's Grace, Vina/Lakadee, via pearl of power 2, 4.5min;
Bull's Strength, Vina/Lakadee, 4.5min;
Bear's Endurance, Vina/Lakadee, 4.5min.

”Fine.” says Anastasia, rolling her eyes.

She casts a few spells on the group, eager to help if it means getting this fight started.

communal air walk on everybody
Shield of faith +3 on Gilgrim and Lakadee

noke will, heroism : 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 2 = 26
Horned lizard familiar will : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Riding dog will : 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

"My friends, let me laugh so that luck is part of every action you take! Chaldira will guide us!!!" Noke says while starting to cackle!

Noke starts to one by one fortune hex all her companions including all animals and familiars!!

Fortune (Su)
Effect: The witch can grant a creature within 30 feet a bit of good luck for 1 round. The target can call upon this good luck once per round, allowing him to reroll any ability check, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check, taking the better result. He must decide to use this ability before the first roll is made. At 8th level and 16th level, the duration of this hex is extended by 1 round. Once a creature has benefited from the fortune hex, it cannot benefit from it again for 24 hours.

She cackles all the time while doing this!

Free Action to ride. Happu Double moves for Noke. Noke uses move action to cackle on to continue the fortune hex on all players as long as they are within 30 ft.
@ALL PLAYERs: Currently all are under the fortune effect. Noke will try to CACKLE all the time but if she stops or you move more than 30 ft away from Noke then the effect is active for another two rounds.

Then they can all move through the final scroll.

Morgoth spends couple charges from the Wand of Infernal Healing to heal himself and Bess. He makes some notes during Zarta speaks but quickly put away his quill and scroll to proceed.

@Vina, Protection fron Fire was used earlier and I believe still here. But it's fine to renew it.
Morgoth's buffs: Magic Circle Against Evil, Communal Resist Energy (Fire), Hunter's Blessing, Effortless Armor, Air Bubble, False Vision.
And some recieved from his teammates :)

Noke, you know, it's a bit creepy. But I aprecciate and understand Pathfinder psychological deformation. I am ready.

... Morgoth shares his doubts, that the team got no plan: are we going to talk with Leventi or escalate to violence immideately? As an advocate Morgoth suggests not to initiate combat. But as a Pathfinder and an aasimar he thinks its better to unleash saint anger immidiately.

Will Morgoth scroll tatoo: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 17 + 2 = 26
Will Bess scroll tatoo: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Vina Will scroll: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Lakadee Will scroll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

"My guess would be Gellius Thrune's... be ready for anything." Zarta replies to Stan, just before stepping into the final scroll-portal and disappearing with a lengthened thrum. The rest of the group follows suit.

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The lurid glow of flames within an iron-grated pit illuminates this well-appointed chamber. Ancient scrolls smoldering with Infernal script move with an unseen breeze, and glass cases display statues carved to resemble hellish armor along the
southern wall.

Leventi - the contract devil - waits between them, looking quite charming and poised. He waits until all have arrived and smiles broadly. “Welcome, my esteemed guests! Please, let us not resort to our baser instincts when we can instead discuss this matter to our mutual benefit. I am a simple broker, and if I have something you desire…” He holds up a glass jar swirling with inky mist and an older Chelish man’s disembodied head peering out. “…I would gladly negotiate its sale.”

New pics

”Who is that?” asks the gnome, pointing at the head.

Gilgrim snorts and stirs eventually, only to see everyone prepping for the next room. "Whaddeye miss?" he asks, with a bit of a slur, wiping the drool from his beard.

He takes a few moments to collect himself and re-adjust his gear before joining the others.

Will save Scroll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Thanks for your hospitality. We have obligations and some suspicions about your business. I suggest that you familirise with my advocate license and basic proposal before we proceed. Bess, deliver. , - saying this Morgoth gives Bess a impressive sealed scroll. She flies towards Leventi to hand it over.

Morgoth looks completely Innocent about this even through a slight bluff.
Barrister for Bluff: 1d20 + 22 + 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 22 + 2 + 3 + 2 = 45

Damn, when Snake Sigil became illegal? The only way to use your own blood as a weapon using Barbed Pentacle of Asmodeus became illegal %((

Anyway, Morgoth is planning to use this moment as a diversion and at least activates Sihedron Brand for some extra survival ability.

Now, dear Leventi. You are corrupted and not trustworthy devil who abuse power. We are not here to negotiate. But to hear your confession which probably will lead you to hierarchy falling instead of dismantling. , - Morgoth obvioulsy ready to make notes.

The devil accepts the scroll from Bess without acknowledging the imp with any grace.

"No need to be coy, young gnome." Leventi intones as he raises the head for emphasis. "I'm sure that Gellius Thrune here would be in better hands with you than me. This is not a negotiation, Master Mobray. Just a simple trade. We both know the facts of the matter. But have you considered the consequences of removing me?"

The contract devil takes a step forward.

"I'm sure some of you are are eager to weaken Hell..." Leventi observes - turning to address those other than Morgoth "...and as far as Hell is concerned, your investigation has clearly shown that I reflect too much initiative and recklessness, which the archdevils would consider a crack in Hell’s armor. By this reasoning, capturing me would reinforce Hell’s authority, whereas letting me survive and prosper would allow you to undermine Hell’s authority. Wouldn't you feel better with me remaining in power than say... Vetrivides and his thugs? What say you, master paladin? Kill the more dangerous devils... more to your liking I would think?"

You forget, Leventi that there are two aspects to all things, Law versus Chaos and Good versus Evil. While I do not agree with the Evil aspects of this place, we are aligned in terms of respect for Law. You obviously have no respect for the Law, and have committed many acts that are both Evil and Unlawful. I am sure the government here can come up with a suitable set of punishments for your actions. Besides, I have heard enough of your "contracts" to know that I cannot believe a word you say.

"No belief necessary, my good man. We will seal the deal with a contract, of course. I've come up with a succinct one while I've been stuck here waiting for you these past few days. It will be quite simple, no reneging. Your esteemed advocate will certainly be able to verify the wording."

Still quite calm, Leventi dangles the bottled head one more time to clarify.

"One simple exchange: You destroy Vetrivides and his two brutes out there and I give you the soul of Gellius Thrune. Do I need to offer more? If so, tell me what you really want... I can work wonders."

"It's bigger than you at this point. Multiple factions have aligned themselves against you, Leventi. You have upset the balance of power here. You can surrender to us now and come out willingly to submit to Hell's authorities. They suspect you won't do so willingly, which is why they have sent us expendable mortals to fetch you. Prove them wrong, and live yet untold millennia to plan your revenge. Make the smart move and just submit, if you are the genius you think you are. A servant of Asmodeus is present right here to bear witness to your ability to see the greater picture, so take advantage of this audience. We're not making any deals with you however, as we all know your agreements - at this time - are not worth the paper they're written on. With a few more millennia of practice, you could certainly become a master, however."

Diplomacy, TF: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 2 = 35

Noke continues to cackle but speaks between her cackles.

”Ha ha ... I do not care about hell! But you won’t get out of this too easily! You give us the soul of Thrune and you grant the dark archives power ... even more power than needed close the portal that was opened in the middle of the Grand Lodge’s vaults!! What you do afterwards is no of concern for me! But if we suspect only a fraction of treachery then I can only concur with my companion ... we will make you pay!“

diplomacy to get the most out of the deal! Heroism +2 : 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38

Vina shakes her head at Noke. "Do n-not play into his hand and give him a w-w-window for making deals... especially deals that would bind the Pathfinder Society t-to Hell!!!"

Morgoth made some notes while listening Leventi. After giving his teammates opoortunity to dialog and panick a bit, he continues in a stronger voice. He makes it as if reading shcedule.

Subjectas Leventi you've been heared. As a Master and a part of the Law which is greater than mortal or immortal people I am a witness of you, suggesting us to destroy another devil and companion of yours. , - the brrister quickly writes something down.

Speaking about other possible accusations... I have a few witnesses and documents of your deeds. For example you bought a free person and used force to let him come to Dis and than ambush law abiding Diabolsit and faithful Asmodean advocate - me. I am speaking about Narsino Gabet. - Morgoth makes a pause to look around before continue reading.
Another example of your crimes, subjectas Leventi. You contracted Staebius Kalmp agent's souls - Hellknights, which is obvious abusing power and even an Asmodeus-damned imp knows it. The last paragaph makes this case personal for me. In comparison with such Law trampling - I do not give any s*@* about any soul, even Thrune. Las chance to confess and surrender as I believe any one should have a chance for redemtion.

Barrister for Diplomacy (aid?): 1d20 + 22 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 22 + 2 + 2 = 34

Morgoth looks at Leventi for a couple seconds and adds in Celestial in lower voice: Stan, I authorise shot him down in case no surrender follows or if he trys to make spell-alikes.

Bess. I demand you catch Thrune Soul Gem if Leventi throw it. Prepare.

"You have done an admirable job documenting my failures, Master Mobray. I would be destroyed for such actions, dear Vina. Surrender is not palatable to me."

He takes a step back to his original position.

"You claim to be simple mortals, but I see more. We all started as incarnations of our present selves. Only through careful planning and persistence have you grown to be the valiant souls that now stand before a devil in the pits of Hell, his future... in their hands. Do you not wish to grow further? Help me to survive and I will grant you the tools to reach your dreams. Glory, power, wealth? What is it you truly desire?"

Stan Knowledge Religion, just for the record: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Luckily, a natural one is not an auto failure on a skill check

Stan stands waiting the response from the rest of the group, but he will not accept.

His code explicitly states:
I keep to the old ways, the true ways. I am not seduced by the lure of money or power. I remember that true honor comes from within, not from the accolades of others.

GM Is there a typo in your spoiler text? Since Leventi is wanted by the Lawful authorities here, isn't helping him in this way an UNlawful act?

Noke continues to cackle!!

“Yes!!! Ha ha ... yes! I accept the power to support those that are under my protection!! Ha ... ha ... “ she says with determination.

Still continuing to cackle as a move action. Activates flight hex as standard action.