EbonFist's #5-05 The Elven Entanglement (Inactive)

Game Master EbonFist

"Could we have permission to enter your circle?"

"Bah! Friends don't need permission!

"Although..." he makes some ridiculous gestures and dances around in a small circle.

"There, now your bones won't explode out of your body when you step across the border. You're welcome."

Much appreciated... rallas says as he heads into the grove. He collects a few sticks to boil a pot of water for tea.

Out of honey though...usually helps with the tea..but this stuff doesn't need it..has a sweetness all its own...jasmine I think it is...can't read the package...the merchant said that's what it is...

Sorry friends. My life really really got away from me there

I do prefer my bones within my body. I am glad for your intervention.

The Ganzi confidently steps into the grove, almost ignoring Vinst and looking about the rest the rest of the clearing for other, less obvious, threats.

"Oh, honey? I've got honey," Vinst leaves the circle for a bit leaving the group with a rather large bear that growls and grumbles at them but doesn't attack.

When the druid returns he has a piece of honeycomb with a couple bees still buzzing around it.

The honey that drips off of it is so dark orange that it verges on being red.

"You can really taste the iron from the assassin vine flowers," he comments.

“I think we have to go now! Thanks for the chat!“ Almaas says and starts moving on.

survival : 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

He starts to find the right path.

Diazepane offers an awkward fist bump and then follows Almaas.

Aid Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Well, this is awkward... Rallas says as he looks around.

Apologies...we do have a mission to accomplish...here...keep the tea... he says as he leaves the bag with the druid(?). He keeps his mug with him.

I'm not wasting it...it's good stuff... he says by way of explanation. He helps Almaas picl the way through the branches and overgrowth.

autoaid survival... I thought this was part of the scenario...had to chat/parley...darn sidetrack!

"Oh? Really? Well, when you have to go, you have to go. Hopefully you won't HAVE TO GO," Vinst says.

"If you're coming back this way on your way back, drop in. I'd love to chat more.

"Make sure you take a left at the old oak tree. Oh and watch out for the quicksand after the brush pile," he continues, providing what proves to be useful advice.

"If you're going to find Firhalaz, I've heard he lives in a swampy area that's infested with leeches, so be careful.

"Before you go, you don't look so good," he says to Rallas. He uses some of his magic to help him.

Lesser Restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 1 Strength Recovered.

The damp yet firm ground of Tanglebriar gradually descends toward expanses of standing water. Although suspended sediment and matted heaps of decaying plant material obscure the swamp’s bottom, trees and reeds are still numerous here, suggesting the water cannot be terribly deep. In places, concentrations of plants have trapped silt and organic matter to create miniature islands amid the dark expanse of water.

You slog your way through about 400 yards of swamp before...

An immense slab of rock covered in algae and lichen protrudes through the suffocating canopy of leaves. The trees that grow near it sway intermittently as if pushed by a strong wind, but the movement is actually caused by the convulsions of a half dozen four-foot-long chrysalises of gooey, gray silk that hang from the tree boughs. Hanging from other branches are pieces of elven armor, broken weapons, and other trophies
from battlefields. Several mementoes are still slick with partially congealed blood and buzzing with flies.

Please place yourselves on the western edge of the map. You see a giant leech and a swarm of smaller leeches before you. You also see the 6 chrysalises. Dark green areas on the map are silty hummocks that are not difficult to navigate. Likewise, the rock easily supports your weight and doesn’t restrict movement. Areas marked in yellow on the map are deep bog. All remaining squares are considered shallow bog.

Bogs: If a square is part of a shallow bog, it has deep mud or standing water of about 1 foot in depth. It costs 2 squares of movement to move into a square with a shallow bog, and the DC of Acrobatics checks in such a square increases by 2.
A square that is part of a deep bog has roughly 4 feet of standing water. It costs Medium or larger creatures 4 squares of movement to move into a square with a deep bog, or characters can swim if they wish. Small or smaller creatures must swim to move through a deep bog. Tumbling is impossible in a deep bog.
The water in a deep bog provides cover for Medium or larger creatures. Smaller creatures gain improved cover (+8 bonus to AC, +4 bonus on Reflex saves). Medium or larger creatures can crouch as a move action to gain this improved cover. Creatures with this improved cover take a –10 penalty on attacks against creatures that aren’t underwater.
Deep bog squares are usually clustered together and surrounded by an irregular ring of shallow bog squares. Both shallow and deep bogs increase the DC of Stealth checks by 2.

I put everyone's icons on the map. If people want to spread out or whatever, they can arrange their icons. Diazepane will hang back.

Round 1 the Bold may act
Almaas
Diazepane
Kal'Ryon
Rallas
Leech Swarm
Giant Leech

Kal takes a small step forward, and produces a straight oak wand which he promptly taps on himself [/ooc]Shield[/ooc]

Dropping the wand, he returns his hand back to the blade and prepares a to swipe at the creatures [/ooc]Reach 10ft, has 1 AoO[/ooc]

Knowing from their friend that that they will face horrors potentially, Almaas casts Protection from Evil, Bless, See Invisibility, and Heroism before continuing.

Only one 3rd level spell slot remaining for today. :-/

"What are these things?" Almaas thinks.

kn nature: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32

kn planes: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38

Almaas attacks the large figure that is camouflaged in the middle of the bog at the top with his bow.

Swift action evil subtype bane.
Longbow now +3 weapon with +2d6 damage with bane that overcomes DR cold iron and silver.
Activating boots of speed as free action.

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Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +23 (haste +1, +7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, bane +2, demon +2, bless +1)
Longbow damage: 1d8+7+2d6, 20/x3 [ +4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6].
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CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
Beyond first increment is -2 to hit.

Primary Attack first rapid shot, rapid shot -2: 1d20 + 23 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 23 - 2 - 2 = 29
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 7 + (5, 1) = 20
Concealment <50% miss: 1d100 ⇒ 24

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Primary Attack second rapid shot, rapid shot -2: 1d20 + 23 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 23 - 2 - 2 = 29
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (5, 5) = 18
Concealment <50% miss: 1d100 ⇒ 59

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Haste Attack second rapid shot, rapid shot -2: 1d20 + 23 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 23 - 2 - 2 = 25
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + (2, 6) = 21
Concealment <50% miss: 1d100 ⇒ 58

~

Iterative Attack, rapid shot -2: -5 + 1d20 + 23 - 2 - 2 ⇒ -5 + (19) + 23 - 2 - 2 = 33
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + (2, 2) = 15
Concealment <50% miss: 1d100 ⇒ 55

Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33
Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29

Diazepane unfurls his wings and flies straight up, 15'. He throws a bomb at the giant lamprey. Frost, unless contraindicated.

Bomb, 3rd range increment: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 4 = 16 vs touch
Cold: 5d6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 5, 2) + 8 = 25 plus DC 23 Fortitude vs staggered
13 splash cold, DC 23 Reflex for half on a miss.

Kal'Ryon prepares for battle!

Almaas sends a volley of arrows at the hidden figure, 1 hitting the water harmlessly while the other three hit.

Diazepane realizes that the giant leech has been touched by the fiendish and is resistant to both cold and fire. His bomb still hits.

Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

The figure hiding in the bog is a Hezrou, resistant to any physical damage unless it is good as well as acid, cold and fire. It is immune to electricity and poison. This one looks like it has learned some thievish arts, as well.

It springs out of hiding and comes toward the group, he's carrying a harpoon that he flings at Kal'Ryon.

+1 keen harpoon: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 16 - 4 = 19
piercing: 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 6) + 16 = 26

Almaas sees the tiny figures fluttering over the rock but Rallas doesn't until they fly over to him and attack.

claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
slashing: 1d31 ⇒ 18

claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
slashing: 1d31 ⇒ 17

claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
slashing: 1d31 ⇒ 13

Round 1 the Bold may act
Almaas
Diazepane can revise bomb type
Kal'Ryon
Firhalaz -44
Lil' Demons
Rallas
Leech Swarm
Giant Leech -20?

forgot to ask...are my buffs wore out?

Force, then.

Force: 5d4 + 8 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 3, 1) + 8 = 19

forgot to ask...are my buffs wore out?

No, you don't have to rebuff.

Round 1 the Bold may act
Almaas
Diazepane can revise bomb type
Kal'Ryon
Firhalaz -44
Lil' Demons
Rallas
Leech Swarm
Giant Leech -19

Foul mongrels! To the depths with you! the elf says as he lashes out with his cold iron blade.hitting blue

attack, PA: 1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 16 - 3 = 282d8 + 5 + 9 ⇒ (5, 6) + 5 + 9 = 25
attack2, PA: 1d20 + 11 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 3 = 262d8 + 5 + 9 ⇒ (5, 2) + 5 + 9 = 21
crit?: 1d20 + 11 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 3 = 102d8 + 5 + 9 ⇒ (4, 3) + 5 + 9 = 21

The little demons probably should have stayed invisible as Rallas obliterates two of them.

The giant leech swims through the shallow water and snaps at Almaas.

bite: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 2 = 16
Piercing: 1d6 ⇒ 2

The mass of leeches also lurch toward the living creatures, though they can't get close enough to do anything.

Round 2 the Bold may act
Almaas
Diazepane
Kal'Ryon
Firhalaz -44
Lil' Demons 2 Dead
Rallas
Leech Swarm
Giant Leech -19

Almaas attacks the giant leech with his bow.

Please note that Almaas does not provoke AoO when others threaten him in melee for shooting with his bow.
Activating boots of speed as free action.
Swift action to bane versus the leech. I think I ID it last round with my kn nature?

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Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +25 (haste +1, +7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, bane +2, bless +1, heroism +2)
Longbow damage: 1d8+7+2d6, 20/x3 [ +4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6].
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CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
Using PERFECT SHOT feat 1/4 this round to roll twice and take best for the primary attack.

Primary Attack first rapid shot, rapid shot -2, PERFECT SHOT (take best of two attack rolls): 1d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 23 - 2 = 301d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 23 - 2 = 22
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (2, 3) = 15

~

Primary Attack second rapid shot, rapid shot -2: 1d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 23 - 2 = 24
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (5, 4) = 19

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Haste Attack second rapid shot, rapid shot -2: 1d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 23 - 2 = 23
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 7 + (6, 1) = 21

~

Iterative Attack, rapid shot -2: -5 + 1d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ -5 + (3) + 23 - 2 = 19
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + (4, 3) = 16

Diazepane will drift southeastward over Kal'Ryon and throws two bombs at the swarm. I don't see us having identified the swarm, correct me if I'm wrong.

Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (11) + 21 = 32
Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36

Bombs are Frost > Fire > Force.

Bomb, RS, PBS, 2nd range increment: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 25 vs touch
Cold or Fire: 5d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5, 5, 2, 1) + 8 + 1 = 28 or Force: 5d4 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 3, 2) + 8 + 1 = 21
Miss?: 1d8 ⇒ 8 W, no bump

Bomb, RS, PBS, 2nd range increment: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 22 vs touch
Cold or Fire: 5d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 5, 2) + 8 + 1 = 23 or Force: 5d4 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3, 1, 1, 2, 4) + 8 + 1 = 20
Miss?: 1d8 ⇒ 5 S, no bump

DC 23 Fortitude vs staggered if cold
DC 23 Reflex vs 13 splash if miss
Bombs are splash so they may do 1.5x damage. I kind of forget the 1E splash rules. :\

Almaas' first arrow is enough to finish off the giant leech and he reorients his bow to the big demon, but this time none of his arrows hit it.

Kal'Ryon has better luck, leaving a gash in the demon with his blade.

Try as he might, Diazepane can see nothing unusual about the swarm of leeches and his forceful bombs splatter them into a gross paste.

The stench that comes off the demon makes everyone's eyes water and their stomachs turn.

It goes for Kal'Ryon with fangs and claws.

bite: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31
Piercing: 4d4 + 10 ⇒ (4, 3, 1, 2) + 10 = 20
Grab: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (1) + 24 = 25

claw: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35
slashing: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Grab: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (3) + 24 = 27

claw: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28
slashing: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Grab: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 40

And the remaining little demon tries to sink its claws into Rallas, again.

claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
slashing: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

claw: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
slashing: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
claw crit?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
slashing: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Round 2 the Bold may act
Almaas DC26 Fort Save or Sickened
Diazepane DC26 Fort Save or Sickened
Kal'Ryon -53 Grabbed DC26 Fort Save or Sickened and DC26 Fort Save or Nauseated
Firhalaz -60
Lil' Demons 2 Dead
Rallas -2 DC26 Fort Save or Sickened and DC13 Fort save vs. dex damage: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Leech Swarm Dead
Giant Leech Dead

fort save : 1d20 + 2 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 18 = 34

fort1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
fort2: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Rallas spits up a mouthful of bile.

Ugh...I feel like utter garbage now...stupid beast! he curses at the quasit as he bears down on it.

attack: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 16 - 2 = 252d8 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (6, 3) + 5 - 2 = 12
attack2: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 2 = 282d8 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (3, 7) + 5 - 2 = 13
crit: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 = 182d8 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 5 - 2 = 9

Rallas splatterates the last little demon.

Round 3 the Bold may act
Almaas
Diazepane DC26 Fort Save or Sickened
Kal'Ryon -53 Grabbed DC26 Fort Save or Sickened and DC26 Fort Save or Nauseated
Firhalaz -60
Lil' Demons All Dead
Rallas -2 Sickened
Leech Swarm Dead
Giant Leech Dead

Fortitude, 4-leaf clover: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 = 21 plus another +2 if it's poison

It's disgusting, even for someone who brews disgusting concoctions for a living.

Diazepane drifts towards the creature and throws bombs.

Bomb, RS, 2nd range increment*, sickened: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 25 vs touch
Force: 5d4 + 8 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 2, 4) + 8 = 21
Miss?: 1d8 ⇒ 6 SW, bump to S to avoid Kal'Ryon

Bomb, RS, 2nd range increment*, sickened: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 19 vs touch
Force: 5d4 + 8 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 2, 3) + 8 = 24
Miss?: 1d8 ⇒ 6 SW, bump to S to avoid Kal'Ryon

* see Discussion
13 splash force on a miss, DC 23 basic Reflex

Bomb, Confirm: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 2 - 2 - 2 = 7
Extra Force on Crit**: 1d4 ⇒ 2

** For those unaware, only the first die doubles on a bomb crit. I guess it doesn't matter, unless 7 somehow confirms.

Fort DC 26, Sickened: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
Fort DC 26, Nauseated: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

As the foul smell begins to take hold of Kal, he feels his stomach quench and turn. Suddenly, time loops back upon itself and a small bubble of probability pops- drawing out the infinite number of alternative universes. Perhaps this isn't the right reality afterall? Quibble

Fort DC 26, Nauseated: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

Has there been a rest since the fight with the "not a gnome?" I know that Kal expended his Shocking grasp armor, but wasn't sure if he would have had the opportunity to "recharge it"

Left grabbed by the creature, Kal has little recourse. Unable to reach with his claws or swing his blade- he draws a deep breath and releases a blast of fire towards the creature, although he suspects it will not be as effective.

Fire, DC 18 Reflex: 10d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 2, 3, 2, 4, 3, 6, 5, 1) = 33

Almaas attacks the strange, stinking demon with his bow.

Please note that Almaas has DEADEYE BOWMAN so no cover from one ally which is Kal.
Activating boots of speed as free action.
Swift action to bane versus the demon.

"You will die demon!!" he shouts.

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Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +25 (haste +1, +7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, bane +2, bless +1, heroism +2, demon +2)
Longbow damage: 1d8+7+2d6, 20/x3 [ +4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6].
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CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
Using PERFECT SHOT feat 2</4 this round to roll twice and take best for the primary attack.

Primary Attack first rapid shot, rapid shot -2, PERFECT SHOT (take best of two attack rolls): 1d20 + 25 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 25 - 2 = 291d20 + 25 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 25 - 2 = 31
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + (1, 3) = 15

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Primary Attack second rapid shot, rapid shot -2: 1d20 + 25 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 25 - 2 = 27
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + (5, 6) = 22

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Haste Attack second rapid shot, rapid shot -2: 1d20 + 25 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 25 - 2 = 24
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + (4, 4) = 23

~

Iterative Attack, rapid shot -2: -5 + 1d20 + 25 - 2 ⇒ -5 + (10) + 25 - 2 = 28
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + (3, 1) = 13

Diazepane lays a couple bombs on the demon, one coming very close to its eye but glancing off before exploding.

Kal'Ryon barfs up a different reality where he doesn't barf at all leading to the question of how he barfed up the new reality in the first place.

A question that is consumed in fire!

Refl: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Turns out, it's hard to avoid fire to the face when you're grabbing someone. As expected, it doesn't do as much damage as it might to a mortal entity but it definitely hurts the creature.

Almaas then hits it with two arrows.

The beast is far from down and it tries to keep it's hold on Kal'Ryon.

Grapple: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 24 = 29

Grapple Damage (Claw): 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Round 3/4 the Bold may act
Almaas
Diazepane
Kal'Ryon -69 Grabbed DC26 Fort Save or Nauseated (it's every round you're grabbed)
Firhalaz -146
Rallas -2 Sickened

Almaas attacks the strange, stinking demon with his bow.

Please note that Almaas has DEADEYE BOWMAN so no cover from one ally which is Kal.
Activating boots of speed as free action.
Swift action: study target +2.

"You will die demon!!" he shouts.

~

Longbow to hit:+1 Longbow +27 (study +2, haste +1, +7 BAB, +8 Wis (Zen Archer), +1 Enhancement Bonus, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Deadly Aim, +2 Wood Mystery Wood bond, bane +2, bless +1, heroism +2, demon +2)
Longbow damage: 1d8+9+2d6, 20/x3 [study +2, +4 Deadly aim, +1 Enhancement bonus, bane +2+2d6].
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CLUSTERED SHOTS so all damage is pooled before considering DR.
Using PERFECT SHOT feat 3/4 this round to roll twice and take best for the primary attack.

Primary Attack first rapid shot, rapid shot -2, PERFECT SHOT (take best of two attack rolls): 1d20 + 27 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 27 - 2 = 431d20 + 27 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 27 - 2 = 36
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + (5, 6) = 21

~

Primary Attack second rapid shot, rapid shot -2: 1d20 + 27 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 27 - 2 = 32
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 9 + (3, 2) = 19

~

Haste Attack second rapid shot, rapid shot -2: 1d20 + 27 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 27 - 2 = 34
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 9 + (2, 3) = 17

~

Iterative Attack, rapid shot -2: -5 + 1d20 + 27 - 2 ⇒ -5 + (11) + 27 - 2 = 31
Magic/Cold iron/Silver damage: 1d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + (3, 1) = 15

Rallas pulls his bow as he drops his blade. he moves a bit closer and fires an arrow at the demon from his huge bow.

twang!: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 - 2 = 173d8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5, 6, 5) + 1 - 2 = 15

Bomb, RS, PBS, 2nd range increment, sickened: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 - 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 23 vs touch
Force, PBS: 5d4 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 4, 4) + 8 + 1 = 27
Miss?: 1d8 ⇒ 1 N

Bomb, RS, PBS, 2nd range increment, sickened: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 18 vs touch
Force, PBS: 5d4 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 2, 3) + 8 + 1 = 21
Miss?: 1d8 ⇒ 4 SE

13 splash force on a miss, DC 23 basic Reflex

The team bombs and bows the demon into submission, its hands loosening their death grip on Kal'Ryon as it falls lifelessly to the ground.

With Firhalaz and his pets out of the way, it is easy enough for the group to cut down the 6 chrysalises and free the elves within. Fortunately enough you got there in time to prevent any of them from transforming or being slain in the attempt.

Lanverel is one of the last elves you free. The leader of the Uprooters first checks on his fellow rangers before thanking you.

The words of gratitude are quickly followed by a pointed question.

"Much as we appreciate the assistance, who is responsible for letting mercenaries such as yourselves into Kyonin? Why weren't we rescued by proper elves?" he demands.

Diazepane offers to put them back in the chrysalises and revive the demons so that proper elves can rescue them.

As the creature drops him, Kal struggles around for a thin, black, polished wand before tapping his thigh with it. As his substantial wounds slowly knit, he wanders back to find the other wand he dropped.

"We aren't mercenaries, though if you are looking for some..."

Less sarcastically, Diazepane relays their mission.

"We are from the Pathfinder Society and have been sent by General Tenasi to recover the six missing Uprooters - you. This mission was assigned to the Pathfinder Society, who is trying to negotiate reciprocal aid in kind on the northern front, in the Worldwound.

Alas, it is us who are in need of your services, to reach the Sky Citadel - after ample recovery time, of course."

Aid Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Proper elf? These aren't fake ears, my friend... Rallas says with a sly grin.

And as my friend here said, we are from the Society... he says as he fishes out his wayfinder made of jade.
Any of you hurt?

Almaas nods after the others explain themselves.

He formally addresses the elves with a speech.

“Be glad that you can rejoin your community for a certain time before you travel with us to the worldwound! Seeing family and embracing friends is something that every person cherishes … and you not becoming demons should be what you should be thanking your gods for! Do not let bitterness into your heart because we are not elves but let your gratitude towards us flow!“ he says admonishingly.

He then explains what happened in Kyonin and what the group went through to finally rescue them.

diplomacy : 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (13) + 26 = 39

Lanverel listens to Diazepane's explanation then sneers. "Saving people so that they will do something for you in return? Mercenaries.

"General Tenasi, eh? What other officers were involved in abandoning us here?"

He shakes his head and sniffs in response to Rallas.

"Demanding gratitude for yourselves? And for those who abandoned us here? You're getting a little ahead of yourself if you think we're just going to travel to the Worldwound with you! There are things in Kyonin which must be addressed!" Almaas first words clearly infuriate him even more though the more the dwarf talks, including as they are departing, the calmer he seems to get.

sense motive: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 2 = 26
kn religion: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18

Almaas feels that the pain has subsided.

He bites his tongue to say nothing more to anger the Calistrian.

"I am truly glad that you are all alive. Hopefully, we will get back without incident."

"Saving people so that they will do something for you in return? Mercenaries.

"General Tenasi, eh? What other officers were involved in abandoning us here?"

"Marriage of convenience, perhaps, but the elves need our help as much as we need yours. Might I suggest that, after thanking us, you consider channeling whatever residual anger you have towards the demons that have harmed both of our peoples, rather than your own leaders or your own rescuers?"

"There are things in Kyonin which must be addressed!"

"No doubt. You may settle them when we get back."

Mercenaries? Hardly... Rallas says, a bit offended by being labelled as such. He holds back his response so as not to make things worse.

Aye..as Master Ketal has said...we should focus our attention on the demons. Do you know if your weapons are around here? I don't carry an arsenal with me...but do have a spare blade and bow...

With Fihralaz defeated and with the assistance of the surviving elves, you have little difficulty escaping from Tanglebriar and reuniting with the Uprooters at Mount Armiya. Another group of elves arrives soon thereafter to receive a report of your success and escort the victorious outsiders safely out of Kyonin. Waiting for them at the border is a messenger who informs them of General Tenasi’s appreciation of their service and the promise of elven allies at a time and place to be named by the Pathfinder Society. The society also rewards you by paying a monetary bonus for a job well done.