As Nina starts up this roller coaster ride, getting the drop on them, Daedîn will bring his bow to bear at the Aspis driver in the cart in front of him...but if he can't get LOS, he'll fire at the nearest one...if his target drops, he'll shoot the next one in line...
"Let's see how well they can drive that cart with this in there." Teric has a odd smirk on his face and he weaves a conjuration very different than many of his other spells.
[ooc]I just realized Mad Monkeys has a 1 round casting time. That might make it harder to cast with the mine cart, but it seems glorious. Teric will put the swarm where it affects the driver.
The aspis agents are not flatfooted - but they are evil. The agents at the back of the cart - nearest you - have cover. Those farther away have improved cover. The same applies to your cart.
Nina and Thoriel take control of your mine cart, steering it and accelerating it towards the aspis.
Daedîn takes aim, and drops one of the aspis soldiers. A second aspis takes two arrows, and is badly wounded.
Teric concentrates on bringing some mischief, but his spell is not yet complete...
I love that you went with Mad Monkeys :) Now I've got to work out what's going to happen if your spell isn't interrupted somehow :D
Yes, as long is anyone between you and the opposition's cart that'll be improved cover, otherwise the cart on its own provides cover, unless you decide to stand on top of it or something ;)
Illusionist Wizard 11; AC 14, 18 with Mage Armor; HP 21/81 (+ 0 temp HP); F+12, R +11, W+13; Init+7, Perception +12 +1 on saves vs, Transmutations | +2 on saves vs. Illusions
Pai delays, waiting to see how the chase continues to transpire.
The two carts bump together - but then one of the aspis agents knocks a wooden beam down in front of you! Forcing an additional Ride check from your driver.
Nina needs to make a 2 Ride checks to control (one of them is reactive, and doesn't require an action); and may also attempt to accelerate. The aspis cart is accelerating away, and the dropped beam will slow you slightly.
HP: 29/74 l AC: 26 (31), T 15, FF 24 (28) l CMD 24 l F +10 (14) , R +8 (13), W +8 (12); +2 vs. illusions, +2 vs. fear/despair l Bond Senses (9/9), Eternal Hope (1/1), Maker's Call (0/1), Summon Monster V (7/7) l L1: 5/6, L2: 3/5, L3: 3/4 l Init +6 l Senses: Low-Light Vision, Perception -1
HP: 49/54 l AC: 25 (34), T 13 (14), FF 22 (30) l CMD 23 l F +7, R +8 (+9), W +4; +4 vs. enchantments l Immune: Fire, Paralysis, Sleep l Resistance: Electricity 10 I Init +7 l Senses: Darkvision, Perception +10
Teric completes his casting and a swarm of...monkeys? suddenly appears in the Aspis cart. They shriek and tear at the Aspis, including the driver of their cart, grabbing anything they can get their little hands on.
Swarm damage:2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 Blue, Purple, and the Beauty need a DC 14 Will save to avoid the distraction ability (basically nauseated and deafened) Steal CM:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32
Satisfied that he's wrecked some havoc on the Aspis, Teric then opens his mouth. Nothing seems to come out, but the Aspis driver suddenly clutches his suddenly frozen ears.
Ear-Piercing Scream at the driver (Fort save DC 21 for half):5d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 6, 5) = 18 Failing the save means full damage, dazed, and slowed
Thoriel also manages to resist the effects of the woman's spell, in time to notice that Nina is struggling to keep control of the cart as it speeds up. She quickly attempts to shift her weight to the right to avoid the cart tilting off the tracks to the left. "Whoa! Where did you learn to drive like this, Nina? You, ah, did learn to drive....?"
HP: 29/74 l AC: 26 (31), T 15, FF 24 (28) l CMD 24 l F +10 (14) , R +8 (13), W +8 (12); +2 vs. illusions, +2 vs. fear/despair l Bond Senses (9/9), Eternal Hope (1/1), Maker's Call (0/1), Summon Monster V (7/7) l L1: 5/6, L2: 3/5, L3: 3/4 l Init +6 l Senses: Low-Light Vision, Perception -1
Illusionist Wizard 11; AC 14, 18 with Mage Armor; HP 21/81 (+ 0 temp HP); F+12, R +11, W+13; Init+7, Perception +12 +1 on saves vs, Transmutations | +2 on saves vs. Illusions
Will save 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Pai continues to save her magic, amazed at the swarm of monkeys that were called to wreak havoc on the apsis.
Teric's spell completes, and a swarm of monkeys fills the aspis' mine cart!
GM screen:
blue Fort DC14:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 pink Fort DC14:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 Beauty Fort DC14:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
steal vs guards: manacles,key,coin,badge
steal vs blue:1d4 ⇒ 3 steal vs pink:1d4 ⇒ 3
steal vs beauty: badge, diary
steal vs beauty:1d2 ⇒ 2
There's a cacophony from the excited monkeys who have enormous fun riding the careening mine cart and frustrating the efforts of the aspis crew. The monkeys go through the pockets of the aspis producing gold coins, and a journal of some sort. The beautiful woman shouts in alarm - it must be her book - as the monkeys start tearing pages from it!
Inky, Will DC17:1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 4 = 24
Inky also shrugs off the Confusion.
Nina keeps control of your own cart despite the aspis' best efforts, and with Thoriel's help is almost able to catch up to them again.
Teric follows up his screaming monkeys with an icy scream of his own - though only the aspis driver hears it currently Mr Blue.
blue fort DC21:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
The aspis agent grits his teeth and somehow keeps his cool.
Daedîn cares not, and remorselessly drops two of the aspis soldiers with his arrows.
blue/pink:1d2 ⇒ 1
Mr Pink takes control of the cart, as best he can considering circumstances.
conc, motion:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Beauty steps out of the horde of monkeys, grasping the side of the cart closest to you. She concentrates, and creates a flash of sparkling lights amongst you. Bright, shining particles cover you and cling to your eyes...
DC15 Will saves vs good old Glitterdust, everyone.
GM screen:
ride, pink, control, deaf:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
The deafened, injured, aspis driver can't keep control of the speeding cart as it clatters down the tracks!
The monkey swarm continues to shriek and grab anything they can get their hands on as they climb all over Pink. (Or if he's dead, they'll move to the beauty) Will save DC 14 or continue to be nauseated Swarm Damage:2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9 Steal CM:1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
Teric twists his hand and five points of light appear, swirling around the Aspis cart, then slam violently into the driver.
Illusionist Wizard 11; AC 14, 18 with Mage Armor; HP 21/81 (+ 0 temp HP); F+12, R +11, W+13; Init+7, Perception +12 +1 on saves vs, Transmutations | +2 on saves vs. Illusions
Will 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
”Ooo, sparkly...,” Pai says, just before the motes take her vision and all she can see were the sparkly little things. ”Augh....they’re in my eyes,” she yells before letting loose a stream of curses very much unlike anything the group ever heard from her before.
Daedîn arrows finish off the unfortunate aspis agents.
Teric's magic missile isn't needed.
The monkeys bray and laugh and hoot as they play on the careening cart. Torn pages fly past you as the simian swarm destroys Beauty's journal. Don't worry about this ;)
Combat is over, but the cart ride isn't!
Saves against the Glitterdust are still needed, Nina and Thoriel in particular since they are still trying to control your cart.
HP: 29/74 l AC: 26 (31), T 15, FF 24 (28) l CMD 24 l F +10 (14) , R +8 (13), W +8 (12); +2 vs. illusions, +2 vs. fear/despair l Bond Senses (9/9), Eternal Hope (1/1), Maker's Call (0/1), Summon Monster V (7/7) l L1: 5/6, L2: 3/5, L3: 3/4 l Init +6 l Senses: Low-Light Vision, Perception -1
Female Gnome Unchained Summoner 9/Fighter (Dragoon) 1 l Active Conditions: Extended Barkskin & Heroism, Endure Elements, Haste
Will (DC 15):1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
"Woohoo! Good job guys!" Nina cheers, effortlessly shrugging off Beauty's glittery magics. No longer concerned about trying to keep up with the cart in front of them, Nina eases back on the lever a little as she continues to steer.
HP: 49/54 l AC: 25 (34), T 13 (14), FF 22 (30) l CMD 23 l F +7, R +8 (+9), W +4; +4 vs. enchantments l Immune: Fire, Paralysis, Sleep l Resistance: Electricity 10 I Init +7 l Senses: Darkvision, Perception +10
Thoriel also fights off the woman's glittery spell. "Nice try, sweetie! What else you have got?"
The magus's long brown hair flows behind her in waves as the cart careens down the tracks. Her eyes sparkle and a wide grin splits her face, as she enjoys the thrilling ride up front beside Nina.
Delayed action this turn. Would throw out another aid roll this turn, but it won't make any difference this time.
As you're maintaining speed or slowing down and your drivers aren't blind no more rolls are needed. Pai will recover her sight before you reach the end of the track.
Your cart clatters down the track, passing through tunnels and along scaffolds as you descend into Rachikan. Towering buildings and forgotten architecture fill the skyline hidden deep within the rocky pillar. Cramped and decaying columns line avenues and market squares, representing only a fragment of their former glory. Dark shadows play amidst the ruins.
You come to a stop behind the aspis' cart. In the cart, amongst the bodies (the conjured monkeys have gone by now), you find a wayfinder and a scroll. The beautiful woman also has a few magic items. Other than the scroll they are trivially easy to identify: chain shirt +1, ring of protection +1, shortbow +1, 50 arrows +2.
Amidst the ruins, Inky, Pai and Daedîn spot a stone statue.
Knowledge (arcana) DC21:
It's a stone golem - a construct created by powerful magic to serve as a guardian.
DC26
Spoiler:
A stone golem is well protected against attack but is vulnerable to adamantine weapons. DR/adamantine.
DC31
Spoiler:
Stone Golems, like other golems, are immune to most magic anything allowing SR. A transmute rock to mud spell slows a stone golem (as the slow spell) for 2d6 rounds, with no saving throw, while transmute mud to rock heals it of all damage.
A stone to flesh spell does not actually change the golem’s structure but negates its damage reduction and immunity to magic temporarily for 1 full round..
A stone golem can Slow its enemies within 10 feet.
Before you can investigate, you are set upon by a pack of misshapen humanoids - their skin is pale as milk, their eyes bulging and huge. They emerge from small holes in the walls, crawling like spiders, and leap at you with clubs and teeth.
It's been 3 minutes since you hopped into the minecart. Teric still has mirror images up.
Two of the degenerates swing their primitive clubs at Teric and despite his mirror images, one clatters him.
Three more of the creatures go sailing over Nina and Inky, battering the gnome and her eidolon before landing a short distance away.
Round 2
Daedîn, -1hp
Degenerate white, concealed
Degenerate green
Inky, -12hp
Thoriel, -1hp
Degenerate orange
Nina, -13hp
Degenerate blue
Degenerate black, sharing space with red
Degenerate red, sharing space with black
Pai, -2hp
Teric, -16hp, 3 images
Statue
The bold may act!
Knowledge (nature) DC12:
These degenerate humanoids are morlocks, creatures of the darklands said to be descended from more advanced ancient civilisations - perhaps even the Jistka themselves.
DC17
Spoiler:
These are more advanced morlocks than the typical specimens. Class levels. In common with their lesser kin, they have several peculiar abilities. They can climb on walls with unrivaled ability, appearing almost like humanoid spiders; they can make astonishing leaping attacks as they've just demonstrated - and these attacks do not provoke AoOs for movement through threatened spaces. Being used to sharing tiny spaces with each other, morlocks can swarm on top of each other counting as flanking adjacent opponents whilst sharing each others space and they are adept at striking from surprise attacks sneak attack, as a rogue.
DC22
Spoiler:
Morlocks are creatures of the darklands. They possess superlative darkvision and scent, but are vulnerable to sudden bright light that can temporarily blind or dazzle them.
The degenerates got a surprise round.
We are on Slide 4 now - there are three upper stories labelled 1, 2 and 3 on the map. You are on the ground level.
Before the creatures attack, Thoriel almost deciphers the scroll but is distracted by the sight of the stone statue. "Ah, that's no statue over there. I'm quite sure that's actually a stone golem. Anyone carrying adamantium weapons?"
HP: 29/74 l AC: 26 (31), T 15, FF 24 (28) l CMD 24 l F +10 (14) , R +8 (13), W +8 (12); +2 vs. illusions, +2 vs. fear/despair l Bond Senses (9/9), Eternal Hope (1/1), Maker's Call (0/1), Summon Monster V (7/7) l L1: 5/6, L2: 3/5, L3: 3/4 l Init +6 l Senses: Low-Light Vision, Perception -1
Female Gnome Unchained Summoner 9/Fighter (Dragoon) 1 l Active Conditions: Extended Barkskin & Heroism, Endure Elements, Haste
As Thoriel muses over the scroll Nina murmurs a quick cantrip to help with the reading of it. "Oh wow, this is different! It's a Transmute Rock to Mud spell. Were they planning to dig something o-OW!"
Nina yelps in pain as she suddenly takes a whack to the head by a heavy club.
Illusionist Wizard 11; AC 14, 18 with Mage Armor; HP 21/81 (+ 0 temp HP); F+12, R +11, W+13; Init+7, Perception +12 +1 on saves vs, Transmutations | +2 on saves vs. Illusions
Know. Arcana 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (12) + 22 = 34
Use that transmute rock to mud scroll on it right now if you can. It will slow it!”
The slow would last for 2d6 rounds. It can cast slow on us too.
Pai gets bitten and battered, her necromantic buffer spent.
Round 2
Daedîn, -1hp
Degenerate white, sharing space with green
Degenerate green, sharing space with white
Inky, -12hp
Thoriel, -1hp
Degenerate orange Nina, -13hp
Degenerate blue
Degenerate black, sharing space with red
Degenerate red, sharing space with black
Pai, -30hp (lost temp hp and -12)
Teric, -16hp, 3 images
Golem
"Pai, watch your back!" Thoriel calls out as creatures seemingly jump out of every dark nook in the ruins to attack.
Quickly casting up some magical copies of herself for protection, the magus then rushes in to engage with the creatures and hopefully draw their attention away from her injured companion.
HP: 29/74 l AC: 26 (31), T 15, FF 24 (28) l CMD 24 l F +10 (14) , R +8 (13), W +8 (12); +2 vs. illusions, +2 vs. fear/despair l Bond Senses (9/9), Eternal Hope (1/1), Maker's Call (0/1), Summon Monster V (7/7) l L1: 5/6, L2: 3/5, L3: 3/4 l Init +6 l Senses: Low-Light Vision, Perception -1
Female Gnome Unchained Summoner 9/Fighter (Dragoon) 1 l Active Conditions: Extended Barkskin & Heroism, Endure Elements, Haste
Nina frowns; the degenerates are all too close for her and Inky to get a good running charge off. She shoves the Transmute Rock to Mud scroll at Pai before attempting to jab at Green with her lance...
HP: 49/54 l AC: 25 (34), T 13 (14), FF 22 (30) l CMD 23 l F +7, R +8 (+9), W +4; +4 vs. enchantments l Immune: Fire, Paralysis, Sleep l Resistance: Electricity 10 I Init +7 l Senses: Darkvision, Perception +10
"Ugh...we are NOT going down to a bunch of ugly troglodytes! I'd have rather been eaten by those hounds from the last mission," Inky grumbles as she readies to try and guard her rider and other allies.
Thoriel makes mirror images and steps up to the melee, whilst Nina waves a scroll tube at Pai with one hand and stabs green-loincloth with the lance in her other. One hit, one miss.
Pai you may take the scroll from Nina with a move action (which won't provoke, though casting from the scroll will).
GM screen:
targets: daedin, pai
target:1d2 ⇒ 2
The degenerate with the blue loincloth runs forwards, but instead of swinging for Nina or Inky it leaps into the air...
acrobatics, avoid AoO:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28
...it evades Nina's lance, and lands between Pai and Daedîn.
Nina may take an AoO against Black as it moves, but the subsequent jump does not provoke.
gm screen:
targets, as before:2d2 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
Red loincloth lands almost on top of blue loincloth, and swings its club at Pai. Black loincloth leaps over Pai's head and aims a blow as it passes her.
One of the grotesque creatures lands another solid blow, but the second catches only air. I've assumed Inky bodyguarding against these attacks on Pai. They howl with rage!
Round 2
Daedîn, -1hp
Degenerate white, sharing space with green
Degenerate green, sharing space with white, -18hp
Inky, -12hp
Thoriel, -1hp, 4 images
Nina, -13hp, AoO
Degenerate blue, sharing space with red
Degenerate black
Degenerate red, sharing space with blue
Pai, -64hp (lost temp hp and -46)
Teric, -16hp, 3 images
Golem
The bold may act!
I randomised the targets (accounting for tactics) - but it seems these guys really really don't like Pai :o
Teric grunts at the blow that he takes on the shoulder. He retreats a bit, conjuring two more balls of cold lightning in the area where the two brutes with red and blue loincloths are. "A bit close there, aren't you Pai?"
Cold Ball Lightning 1 vs red (Reflex DC 24 negates):3d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 2) = 12 Cold Ball Lightning 2 vs blue (Reflex DC 24 negates):3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 2) = 8 Failing the reflex save makes them slowed 1. -4 to their save if they wear metal armor (which it doesn't seem applies here)
HP: 29/74 l AC: 26 (31), T 15, FF 24 (28) l CMD 24 l F +10 (14) , R +8 (13), W +8 (12); +2 vs. illusions, +2 vs. fear/despair l Bond Senses (9/9), Eternal Hope (1/1), Maker's Call (0/1), Summon Monster V (7/7) l L1: 5/6, L2: 3/5, L3: 3/4 l Init +6 l Senses: Low-Light Vision, Perception -1
Illusionist Wizard 11; AC 14, 18 with Mage Armor; HP 21/81 (+ 0 temp HP); F+12, R +11, W+13; Init+7, Perception +12 +1 on saves vs, Transmutations | +2 on saves vs. Illusions
Pai takes the scroll, along with a beating from the attackers. She tries to cast Dimension Door defensively and get the heck out of there.
Need a Concentration check v DC 23 to poof away. Concentration check 1d20 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 6 = 22
OK, using my folio reroll for this one. Concentration check 1d20 + 11 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 6 = 31.
Pai appears about 100’ south of Teric’s current position.
Nina's lance skewers one of the degenerates - though it survives the wound and completes its own attack.
x3 crit:1d6 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
Teric casts his signature spell - icy balls of lightning fly towards two of the monstrous humanoids. Loincloths and stone clubs are about the sum of their equipment - no metal.
red reflex:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 blue reflex:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
One of the creatures is caught full-on, but the other evades Teric's attack.
Under pressure, Pai opens a short-range portal and steps through it. You're stood amongst the ruins - but maintain line of sight to the battle.
The golem steps forwards, effortless crushing rotten wood and small rubble under its tremendous weight. A pulse of energy flows from it...
Thoriel attempt a DC17 Will save or be Slowed for 7 rounds.
...and it swings at Thoriel with its crushing limbs. But which Thoriel?
Daedîn, -1hp
Degenerate white, sharing space with green
Degenerate green, sharing space with white, -18hp
Inky, -12hp
Thoriel, -1hp, 4 images, Will save
Nina, -13hp
Degenerate blue, sharing space with red
Degenerate black, -60hp
Degenerate red, sharing space with blue, -12hp, slow1
Pai, -64hp (lost temp hp and -46); 100 feet away
Teric, -16hp, 3 images
Golem
White-loincloth bites at Thoriel, and destroys one of her false images. It leaps into the air and lands next to Teric, drawing its club with its free hand. Movement does not provoke.
Green-loincloth moves to join its comrade, and swings its club at Teric.
Daedîn, -1hp
Degenerate white, sharing space with green
Degenerate green, sharing space with white, -18hp
Inky, -12hp
Thoriel, -1hp, 3 images, Will save Nina, -13hp
Degenerate blue, sharing space with red
Degenerate red, sharing space with blue, -12hp, slow1
Pai, -64hp (lost temp hp and -46); 100 feet away
Teric, -16hp, 2 images
Golem
HP: 29/74 l AC: 26 (31), T 15, FF 24 (28) l CMD 24 l F +10 (14) , R +8 (13), W +8 (12); +2 vs. illusions, +2 vs. fear/despair l Bond Senses (9/9), Eternal Hope (1/1), Maker's Call (0/1), Summon Monster V (7/7) l L1: 5/6, L2: 3/5, L3: 3/4 l Init +6 l Senses: Low-Light Vision, Perception -1
Female Gnome Unchained Summoner 9/Fighter (Dragoon) 1 l Active Conditions: Extended Barkskin & Heroism, Endure Elements, Haste
"Grr...get away from them!" Nina cries as she and Inky maintain their position, doing what they can to defend their allies as the degenerates continue closing in. She strikes boldly at Green, who appears to be the most injured...
HP: 49/54 l AC: 25 (34), T 13 (14), FF 22 (30) l CMD 23 l F +7, R +8 (+9), W +4; +4 vs. enchantments l Immune: Fire, Paralysis, Sleep l Resistance: Electricity 10 I Init +7 l Senses: Darkvision, Perception +10
Thoriel just manages to fight off the effects of the most recent spell inflicted upon her.
Infusing her blade with sparkling electricity, the agile elf twirls into attack. In a blur of motion, she swings her electrified blade multiple times at the red-loinclothed foe.
Thoriel cuts down red-loincloth, whilst Nina skewers green.
blue jump:1d20 + 25 ⇒ (14) + 25 = 39
Blue-loincloth springs into the air, headed towards its fellow with the white baton. He doesn't quite make it, but lands next to Teric and swings at the trade prince with his club.
"Quite rude, you know!" Teric exclaims as another of his images disappears. He tries to step around Inky for some added protection, while he waves his hand. The two balls of cold lightning zip to the brutes. The Trade Prince opens his mouth for another silent, but icy scream at the white-clad one.
Cold Ball Lightning 1 vs white (Reflex DC24 negates):3d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) = 11 Cold Ball Lightning 1 vs blue (Reflex DC24 negates):3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) = 9
Cold Ear-piercing Scream vs white (Fort save DC 21 for half):5d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 1, 1, 4) = 15
Failing any of the saves imparts slowed 1. Failing the ear-piercing scream save also imparts dazed 1.
Illusionist Wizard 11; AC 14, 18 with Mage Armor; HP 21/81 (+ 0 temp HP); F+12, R +11, W+13; Init+7, Perception +12 +1 on saves vs, Transmutations | +2 on saves vs. Illusions
Pai casts the scroll she was just given, targeting the golem that was stalking her friends.
Inky interferes with the attacks, causing the creature's club to strike Teric's last false image instead of the sorcerer himself. But the eidolon can't prevent the pale attacker from biting Teric's wrist!
Round 4
Daedîn, -1hp
Degenerate white, -7hp
Inky, -12hp
Thoriel, -1hp, 3 images
Nina, -13hp
Degenerate blue Pai, -64hp (lost temp hp and -46); 100 feet away
Teric, -21h
Golem, slow 3
