2396852-2003 | LG Male Human | Martial Disciple (Acrobatics) | Monk Lvl 6 | Medic Dedication | HP 80/80 | AC 24 | F/R/W: 12/14/13 | Perc +13 | 35 feet (40 Stoked Flame Stance) | Class DC 21 | Acrobatics(E): +14, Medicine(E): +12, Stealth/Thievery: +12, Survival/Athletics/Diplomacy(E): +11, Lore (PFS, Warfare): +8, Nature(U)/Religion(U): +3 | Exploration Activity: Scout | Hero Points: 1/3 | ◆◇↺ |
Tiger pulls out his sling and loads it. He then does some stretches to loosen up his limbs in preparation for the battle ahead. He also tightens the handwraps.
Diggen seems very happy as he flits off into the wayfinder. It gives off a soft, warm glow as his essence absorbs into the metal. Miladistra tucks the wayfinder off into her pocket as the group prepares for the worst and heads back upstairs.
Miladistra finds that the barricade the kobolds had prepared is very difficult to climb over. Fortunately there is space enough for someone to squeeze through it one at at time. Much to her horror it looks as if the barricade is rigged to collapse in on the person, injuring them greatly. Luck on her side there are no more kobolds nearby to collapse the debris.
Well past the trapped barricade the group heads to the throne room of the tower. This windowless throne room sits at the pinnacle of the tower. Upon reaching the final landing of Diggen’s Rest, a long hallway stretches up to a dusty stone throne on a raised onyx dais. Simmering patches of flame burn ceaselessly beneath three square grates on the floor, giving off shimmering waves of heat despite the surrounding stone remaining unmarred and cool to the touch.
The bound devil Nashaxian has long been trapped in this sweltering room. Nashaxian lounges on the throne, his glaive lying on the dais directly in front of him.
As you reach the top of the stairs, Nashaxian looks a bit surprised and calls out to you. “Welcome, friends, to my humble abode. I trust the attendants were hospitable?”
"Well, they tried to kill us." Miladistra sighs. "Yer the big guy, right? How much is it gonna take to get you outta here? The man who summoned you is long dead."
"Well, they tried to kill us." Miladistra sighs. "Yer the big guy, right? How much is it gonna take to get you outta here? The man who summoned you is long dead."
Deroff doesn't like the smell or the heat.
“Is that old ghost finally gone? Hah! That’ll teach him. He thought he could ‘borrow’ some infernal muscle for a few months and slip away with possession of his soul. It’s good to know he’s as stuck here as I am. Until the empire of Cheliax reclaims possession of these lands and restores peace to the region, I’m stuck in this tower and bound to this throne. And as long as I’m stuck here, he can’t leave under his own power. Say... You wouldn’t happen to have him with you, would you?" The devil sniffs the air. "He’s certainly foolish enough to think he can get one over on me, even after all his prior failures.”
“I’ve become quite bored gnawing on kobold souls. Since Diggen and I are bound together for the foreseeable future, it would be nice if we were up here with me so we can... chat.”
2396852-2003 | LG Male Human | Martial Disciple (Acrobatics) | Monk Lvl 6 | Medic Dedication | HP 80/80 | AC 24 | F/R/W: 12/14/13 | Perc +13 | 35 feet (40 Stoked Flame Stance) | Class DC 21 | Acrobatics(E): +14, Medicine(E): +12, Stealth/Thievery: +12, Survival/Athletics/Diplomacy(E): +11, Lore (PFS, Warfare): +8, Nature(U)/Religion(U): +3 | Exploration Activity: Scout | Hero Points: 1/3 | ◆◇↺ |
"So, sir, what is your story? I know there are two sides to every coin, so why don't you tell us how you came to be here. What has Diggen done that you say you are bound together?"
"My story?" The devil coyly places a hand on his chest, surprised that any would wish to hear sucha tale. "Perhaps, I will tell it to you after I finish gnawing on your friend's bones?" The devil smiles. "As for some alternate clause, This..." He smacks his hand on the throne, "this is my prize and my prison! Whosoever sits upon this throne may use my power to protect this keep and the surrounding territory. Don’t get any ideas, though; the one who currently sits upon this throne is me.”
After this declaration Nashaxian’s eyes flare and the simmering flames in the hallway build to painfully hot levels as he cackles.
LG|M|Human (versatile) | Barbarian 1 | HP 17/24 (+4 while raging)|Temp HP 4/4 | AC 18 (-1 while raging)| F +8, R +4, W +6 | Perc +6| Stealth +1 | speed 25' | Hero 2/2| Explore Mode: Search | Active Conditions: Rage (28 hp, +2 damage, 17 AC)
I guess we are out of the pot and into the fire my friends. Let us face this devil with courage!
CG Woodland Elf Ranger 6 | Animal Companion | HP 78/78| AC 24| F +12 R +14 W +13 | Perc +13 | Stealth +12 | speed 35 ft. | Active Conditions: none | ◈ | ◈◈ | ◈◈◈ | ◇ | ↺ |
Mindartis nods at Miladistra's idea and sets his focus on the devil. He then takes out his longbow and with one swift move, is able to shoot an arrow at the devil.
Miladistra sends Deroff in as the e young wolf leaps over the grates with ease. Nnamdi runs past as he zig zags across the room to close in on the throne. Mindartis fires off a pair of arrows down the center lane. One hits but the devil seems to brush it off barely noticing it hit him. "You will have to do a little better than that."Miss, hit (Though all of that damage was resisted)
Nashaxian yawns, picks up his glaive and turns to face Nnamdi. The devil side-eyes Nnamdi, "I did not give you permission to approach my throne. Step back now and bring me Diggen."
2396852-2003 | LG Male Human | Martial Disciple (Acrobatics) | Monk Lvl 6 | Medic Dedication | HP 80/80 | AC 24 | F/R/W: 12/14/13 | Perc +13 | 35 feet (40 Stoked Flame Stance) | Class DC 21 | Acrobatics(E): +14, Medicine(E): +12, Stealth/Thievery: +12, Survival/Athletics/Diplomacy(E): +11, Lore (PFS, Warfare): +8, Nature(U)/Religion(U): +3 | Exploration Activity: Scout | Hero Points: 1/3 | ◆◇↺ |
Tiger runs forward. Whirling his sling overhead, he whips a stone at the seated devil. Not watching to see the results of his shot, he reloads his weapon.
Eltis and Tiger rush in while Tiger defies the devil's caution not to approach further and lobs a stone at the throne. Miladistra puts a little bit of magic into Mialee as Deroff leaps up onto the platform, biting at Nashaxian's hooved leg and missing.
Getting closer to the throne Deroff begins to feel some intense heat all around it.
Throne Aura Fire Damage:1d4 ⇒ 4
As you move adjacent to the throne you take 1d4 fire damage and at the start of your turn if still adjacent to the throne you will take 1d4 fire damage.
CG Woodland Elf Ranger 6 | Animal Companion | HP 78/78| AC 24| F +12 R +14 W +13 | Perc +13 | Stealth +12 | speed 35 ft. | Active Conditions: none | ◈ | ◈◈ | ◈◈◈ | ◇ | ↺ |
Mialee gives a soft cheep as she thanks Miladistra for the enhancement. "Alright, Mialee. Go help Deroff." Mindartis then takes two shots at the devil.
@Mindartis- Careful with sending your animal companions right into flank. It is a -4 Int animal. So when you give a command to attack or stride to a position it is likely to go in the most direct path to your target and not know to leap around into a very advantageous position.
Mialee swoops in over the grates and as she does so Nashaxian raises his palm from the throne and the grate below Mialee flares with flames right to the ceiling.
↺ Infernal Detonation Damage (Fire):1d4 ⇒ 4
Mialess gets burned, only to flee through the flames and right into the intense heat of the throne itself.
Throne Aura Fire Damage:1d4 ⇒ 2
Mindartis helps back up his friend as he rockets a pair of arrows into the devils shoulder. Nashaxian flinches back as he breaks the arrows off, flush with his skin and glares intently at the man. Hit, hit but had resistance
2396852-2003 | LG Male Human | Martial Disciple (Acrobatics) | Monk Lvl 6 | Medic Dedication | HP 80/80 | AC 24 | F/R/W: 12/14/13 | Perc +13 | 35 feet (40 Stoked Flame Stance) | Class DC 21 | Acrobatics(E): +14, Medicine(E): +12, Stealth/Thievery: +12, Survival/Athletics/Diplomacy(E): +11, Lore (PFS, Warfare): +8, Nature(U)/Religion(U): +3 | Exploration Activity: Scout | Hero Points: 1/3 | ◆◇↺ |
Tiger growls in anger as he watches the flames leap up and singe Mialee, although the bird comes out of the flames alive. He whirls his sling overhead in faster and faster arcs as he prepares to unleash another shot at the devil.
LG|M|Human (versatile) | Barbarian 1 | HP 17/24 (+4 while raging)|Temp HP 4/4 | AC 18 (-1 while raging)| F +8, R +4, W +6 | Perc +6| Stealth +1 | speed 25' | Hero 2/2| Explore Mode: Search | Active Conditions: Rage (28 hp, +2 damage, 17 AC)
Tiger's anger is infectious as Nnamdi also yells in anger launching himself toward the devil.
Not so much about being specific, it is more animal companions can only understand so much and will take the simplest routes. Similar to mindless undead and such. Deroff likely would have had the same outcome but the wolf moved before the devil was able to act so no reactions yet.
Nnamdi launches into a furious rage as he leaps at the devil's backside, ignoring the intense heat from the throne as he does so.
Nnamdi Throne Aura Fire Damage:1d4 ⇒ 4
His greataxe digs into the devil's side. With little need to leave his throne Nashaxian sweeps his glaive around at the trio around him.
Infernal Wound- You gain 1d4 Persistent Bleeding that resists healing. Flat check to stop is DC 15 and Treat Wounds DC is 3 higher. A spellcaster using healing magic needs to succeed at a DC 18 Counteract check.
Those adjacent to the throne (Nashaxian) take 1d4 fire damage at the start of their turn.
The infernal glaive opens jagged wounds all over Nnamdi and Deroff as they yell out in pain. Their salty sweat dripping into the wounds.
CG Woodland Elf Ranger 6 | Animal Companion | HP 78/78| AC 24| F +12 R +14 W +13 | Perc +13 | Stealth +12 | speed 35 ft. | Active Conditions: none | ◈ | ◈◈ | ◈◈◈ | ◇ | ↺ |
Fire Damage:1d4 ⇒ 4
"Hang in there, girl. Go for the eyes!" the elf emboldens the hawk as he shoots another couple of arrows at the devil. The hawk attempts to scratch the devil's eyes.
Support Benefit: The bird pecks at your foes’ eyes when you create an opening. Until the start of your next turn, your Strikes that damage a creature that your bird threatens also deal 1d4 persistent bleed damage, and the target is dazzled until it removes the bleed damage. If your bird is nimble or savage, the persistent bleed damage increases to 2d4.
Miladistra hustles forward, braving the intense heat. "Keep going, Deroff. I'll be right there!" She watches the glaive and shudders as the wounds burn. "I'll make you big soon, Nnamdi!"
◆ Direct Animal Companion ◆ Stride ◆ Stride
With the throne burning you, giving you 10 foot reach may help with the throne's constant burning.
LG|M|Human (versatile) | Barbarian 1 | HP 17/24 (+4 while raging)|Temp HP 4/4 | AC 18 (-1 while raging)| F +8, R +4, W +6 | Perc +6| Stealth +1 | speed 25' | Hero 2/2| Explore Mode: Search | Active Conditions: Rage (28 hp, +2 damage, 17 AC)
Nice heal roll Eltis! I definitely needed that lol. Thanks Miladistra that would be huge, pun intended
Thank you Eltis this damn devil is vicious!
Just as Nnamdi finishes up his thanks the flames from the throne scorch him. This combined with the wound causes him to cough up a bit of blood.
Fire Throne:1d4 ⇒ 4 Infernal Wound:1d4 ⇒ 1
Wiping the blood from his mouth he tries his best to power through but he still flinches from the pain of the wound.
Flat Check:1d20 ⇒ 8 Hero point Flat Check:1d20 ⇒ 4 geez still bleeding
The decision to complete the ritual would have to take place after the devil is defeated.
@Nnamdi- Flat checks and Persistent Damage are done at the end of your turn.
Eltis sends some healing towards Nnamdi, while it is powerful, it isn't enough to completely shunt off the bleeding. Tiger's stone does indeed hit the demon but it bounces off harmlessly without notice. Hit, resistance.
Miladistra zig zags through the grates so as not to get near them. Deroff snaps and bites at the devil, unable to get any sort of hold at all as the wolf misses, though the infernal bleeding does stop. Miss, Miss
Eltis' guidance makes all the difference as Nnamdi's axe goes into the devils ribs deep. Nashaxian grunts as he pulls the axe free and smiles. "You first." The trio around the throne continue to blister and burn, but yet they fight on. Mialee hears her master's whistle and goes right for the devil's eyes. Both of Mindartis' arrows hit. While resisted a little the devil looks severely wounded.
Glaive vs Nnamdi AC 17:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28 Dazzled DC 5:1d20 ⇒ 5 Damage (Slashing):1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 Damage (Evil):1d6 ⇒ 6 + Infernal Wound
Deadly:1d8 ⇒ 5Total Crit damage is 41, luckily it was three below massive damage but you are still Dying 2
Glaive vs Deroff AC 18:1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 13 - 5 = 10 Dazzled DC 5:1d20 ⇒ 12
Glaive vs Mialee AC 17:1d20 + 13 - 10 ⇒ (7) + 13 - 10 = 10 Dazzled DC 5:1d20 ⇒ 10
Nnamdi collapses to the ground as the glaive splits his chest wide open. He quickly begins bleeding out all over the throne and will need saved quickly or he will surely die. The demon continues to bleed from it's eyes as Mialee's claws rake across them.
CG Woodland Elf Ranger 6 | Animal Companion | HP 78/78| AC 24| F +12 R +14 W +13 | Perc +13 | Stealth +12 | speed 35 ft. | Active Conditions: none | ◈ | ◈◈ | ◈◈◈ | ◇ | ↺ |
Mialee Fire Damage:1d4 ⇒ 1
Seeing one of his companions fall, Mindartis shoots an arrow at the devil and runs to aid his ally, avoiding the grates along the way. He shouts another command at Mialee. "You're doing good girl, continue pecking its eyes."
Mialee reaches down and begins to drill right into the devil's eyes. It isn't able to withstand much more as it collapses against the throne, blood soaking its face.
With the devil no longer on the throne the intense heat immediately dies down.
Out of Combat, though Nnamdi is still down and you need to deal with his Dying and Infernal Condition. SO will stay in Init until that is dealt with.
M Dragonscaled (Silver) Kobold Cleric 3 of Apsu | LG | AC 20| HP 30/30 | Fort +7 Refl +8 Will +10 | Perception +8 Cleric 3
Eltis gestures at Nnamdi once and then a slightly different and longer gesture.
1st action cast stabilize. Does that need a flat DC? Not technically healing. :) Second and third actions cast two action heal again.
Miladistra runs up the stairs, quickly petting Deroff. "Good job, Deroff. Give me a second, Nnamdi needs help." She focuses and tries to heal Nnamdi. Her hand reeks of garlic as the infernal weapon stings against her hand.
Does Miladistra need to counteract the Infernal Wound? Looks like Eltis has handled it. She will try to cast the level 1, 1 action Heal spell.
She has to counteract the infernal wound.
Counteract check:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
She squeaks as the glaive's evil energy repels her. She decides to try again.
Counteract check:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26 Nnamdi's Hit Points healed:1d8 ⇒ 2
No counteract required:
Nnamdi's Hit Points healed:1d8 ⇒ 8
Rescuing him from the verge of death, she turns to help Deroff.
2396852-2003 | LG Male Human | Martial Disciple (Acrobatics) | Monk Lvl 6 | Medic Dedication | HP 80/80 | AC 24 | F/R/W: 12/14/13 | Perc +13 | 35 feet (40 Stoked Flame Stance) | Class DC 21 | Acrobatics(E): +14, Medicine(E): +12, Stealth/Thievery: +12, Survival/Athletics/Diplomacy(E): +11, Lore (PFS, Warfare): +8, Nature(U)/Religion(U): +3 | Exploration Activity: Scout | Hero Points: 1/3 | ◆◇↺ |
Given my history with medicine checks, I might have caused him to go to Dying 3. Would I need to roll a flat check if I pour a healing potion onto a dish for Deroff to lap up? (though I'm out of actions at the moment)...
@Tiger- Correct, the throne no longer radiates heat, though you are going to hold off a moment on treat wounds as that is a 10 minute action. Also the DC is 15 so your second go o deroff should be a success.
@Miladistra- yes, all healing seems some sort of a check. I reposted the infernal wound below. Also in this case it looks like you were trying to do a 2 action heal? which would add 8 to your 1d8.
Eltis manages to get a little bit of healing through. While Nnamdi is out of the wounds, this infernal wound still bleeds. Miladistra runs in and helps Eltis stabilize Nnamdi further. Getting past the infernal energy the pair are able to heal him to full and stop the bleeding.
Infernal Wound- You gain 1d4 Persistent Bleeding that resists healing. Flat check to stop is DC 15 and Treat Wounds DC is 3 higher. A spellcaster using healing magic needs to succeed at a DC 18 Counteract check.
With Nnamdi stabilized this gives Tiger enough time to get in and begin administering first aid on those willing. You hear Diggen's voice ring from the wayfinder. "He will be back. You can not destroy him while the contract stands! You must perform the ritual."
With all the threats neutralized, you have what you need to complete your mission, but what do you do about Nashaxian and ghost Diggen Thrune?
Do you perform the relatively simple rite that Diggen Thrune described to you to Bind the Devil in the Throne, freeing Diggen Thrune from the wayfinder and this Keep? Or do you ignore the ghost, not performing the ritual to free him and turn the wayfinder over to the Pathfinder Society?
2396852-2003 | LG Male Human | Martial Disciple (Acrobatics) | Monk Lvl 6 | Medic Dedication | HP 80/80 | AC 24 | F/R/W: 12/14/13 | Perc +13 | 35 feet (40 Stoked Flame Stance) | Class DC 21 | Acrobatics(E): +14, Medicine(E): +12, Stealth/Thievery: +12, Survival/Athletics/Diplomacy(E): +11, Lore (PFS, Warfare): +8, Nature(U)/Religion(U): +3 | Exploration Activity: Scout | Hero Points: 1/3 | ◆◇↺ |
Tiger binds Deroff's and Mialee's wounds. He finishes treating Deroff and gives him a pat on the head and a rough scratch behind the ears. He then gently places a salve on Mialee's burns and pats the hawk's head.
Healing, Deroff:2d8 ⇒ (7, 3) = 10
Forgot that Deroff doesn't have the Infernal Wound anymore; and I'm definitely getting Battle Medicine when I level up.
CG Woodland Elf Ranger 6 | Animal Companion | HP 78/78| AC 24| F +12 R +14 W +13 | Perc +13 | Stealth +12 | speed 35 ft. | Active Conditions: none | ◈ | ◈◈ | ◈◈◈ | ◇ | ↺ |
"Thank you, Tiger. Mialee will be fine for now." The hawk gives another soft cheep as she rests on Mindartis' shoulder.
"As for you, Diggen. We feel you haven't been telling us the whole truth. It would be unwise for us to perform a ritual wherein we have not a complete knowledge as to its consequences." He turns to his companions for support before continuing. "Therefore, I think it would be wiser to hand you over to the Society for further examination. What sayest thou, fellow Pathfinders?"
2396852-2003 | LG Male Human | Martial Disciple (Acrobatics) | Monk Lvl 6 | Medic Dedication | HP 80/80 | AC 24 | F/R/W: 12/14/13 | Perc +13 | 35 feet (40 Stoked Flame Stance) | Class DC 21 | Acrobatics(E): +14, Medicine(E): +12, Stealth/Thievery: +12, Survival/Athletics/Diplomacy(E): +11, Lore (PFS, Warfare): +8, Nature(U)/Religion(U): +3 | Exploration Activity: Scout | Hero Points: 1/3 | ◆◇↺ |
Tiger walks up to Nnamdi, head bowed low.
"Friend Nnamdi, I am ashamed that I was not able to help you. I lacked the confidence in my healing abilities that I did not even try to help. You have shown great courage today. Please accept my humblest apologies."
Turning to the others, he agrees, "What servant will not say anything to be free from his master's thumb. We are not certain performing the ritual will even do as Master Diggen says. Let our superiors decide what to do with him and this infernal creature."
CG Woodland Elf Ranger 6 | Animal Companion | HP 78/78| AC 24| F +12 R +14 W +13 | Perc +13 | Stealth +12 | speed 35 ft. | Active Conditions: none | ◈ | ◈◈ | ◈◈◈ | ◇ | ↺ |
Sorry, was kinda confused with the ritual. Since Tiger and I sensed Diggen's untruthfulness, we planned to not free him from his contract. I thought sealing the throne and releasing Diggen were two different rituals but it seems that they are one.
2396852-2003 | LG Male Human | Martial Disciple (Acrobatics) | Monk Lvl 6 | Medic Dedication | HP 80/80 | AC 24 | F/R/W: 12/14/13 | Perc +13 | 35 feet (40 Stoked Flame Stance) | Class DC 21 | Acrobatics(E): +14, Medicine(E): +12, Stealth/Thievery: +12, Survival/Athletics/Diplomacy(E): +11, Lore (PFS, Warfare): +8, Nature(U)/Religion(U): +3 | Exploration Activity: Scout | Hero Points: 1/3 | ◆◇↺ |
Well, in both cases we don't know what the ritual will do since we only have Diggen's word. If he is a slave, he could (and would) say anything to get out of his servitude. So I think the safest thing would be to not perform the ritual. We also don't know what the ritual will do to the devil either.
You know that the ritual will completely seal the devil into the throne, otherwise it will reform into a mortal body here once again within 1 weeks time.
2396852-2003 | LG Male Human | Martial Disciple (Acrobatics) | Monk Lvl 6 | Medic Dedication | HP 80/80 | AC 24 | F/R/W: 12/14/13 | Perc +13 | 35 feet (40 Stoked Flame Stance) | Class DC 21 | Acrobatics(E): +14, Medicine(E): +12, Stealth/Thievery: +12, Survival/Athletics/Diplomacy(E): +11, Lore (PFS, Warfare): +8, Nature(U)/Religion(U): +3 | Exploration Activity: Scout | Hero Points: 1/3 | ◆◇↺ |
Then in that case, maybe we should seal the devil into the throne. Whether it releases the ghost or not, neutralizing the devil would be a greater good.
"So long, devil." Miladistra frowns. "You've seen how cursed this area is, right? We need to banish this devil first so this land can heal. We can deal with one idiot ghost later."
Alright, that is majority of the table to perform the ritual.
Eltis preforms the short ritual to bind the devil to the throne. There is an unearthly screech of the devil’s essence as the binding is complete and the throne grows a deep red color. Diggen does not immediately release from his prison as the ghost had expected
You gain the infernal detonations boon on your chronicle.
You can now choose to either free Diggen from the magics of the wayfinder or do you keep him trapped to turn into the Society.
