As Tzleztor summons his cousin Frantz in a puff a smoke his eyes light up with excitement. The blue tinged mephit nods to his family relation.
"Nice to see you cuz. It looks like you must be in a real fix. All this time away from home and you never call. Until now..."
Tzleztor: "And how. I will fill you in real quick. We are stuck with two flying baddies and the master's magic is not working. In fact no magic is working properly so watch yourself."
Present time
Frantz takes a position with the party awaiting these strange flying cats.
Frantz is a bog standard salt mephit with an AC of 17 and a CMD of 15.
Female LG follower of Sarenrae | human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | freckles, sweet, naive, fierce personality in battle | Outsider (Native), Humanoid (human) | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 3 | Smite 1/1 | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Swashbuckler 5, Paladin 2, Unchained Monk 3, Bloodrager 1 | HP 106/106 | Protector Familiar HP 53 | with mage armor/rage: AC 35, T 30, FF 24 | CMD 37 | F: +23, R: +25 (Evasion), W: +17 | Init: +13 | Perc: -2, SM: -2 | Ki Pool 7/7 | Stunning Fist 6/6 | Rage 6/6 | LoH 7/7 | Panache 6/6 + Plume 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 + Lesson of H. 1/1 | Eefriti Magic 1/1 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 40ft | Active cond.: +4 Dex
Setare moves forward and starts her martial arts style movements.
1 move action for 40 ft movement. Swift action to start crane style and fighting defensively.
No magic AC while fighting defensively vs. melee attacks: 33, Touch 33, FF 16 :
(+6 Cha Scaled Fist Monk, +7 Dex, Dodge feat +1, +1 Nimble/dodge, Fighting Defensively +8 (+2, + 1 ‘Crane Style’, +4 ‘Crane Wing’, + 1 Acrobatics 3 ranks) [only -2 on attack rolls due to Crane Style while fighting defensively’]
No magic AC while fighting defensively vs. melee attacks of one designated opponent (the first that attacks her): 39, Touch 39, FF 16 :
(+6 Cha Scaled Fist Monk, +7 Dex, Dodge feat +1, +1 Nimble/dodge, Fighting Defensively +13 (+2, + 1 ‘Crane Style’, +4 ‘Crane Wing’, + 1 Acrobatics 3 ranks, +6 Cha dodge bonus ‘Osyluth Guile’) [only -2 on attack rolls due to Crane Style while fighting defensively’]
“Please don’t attack us!!“ she pleads to whatever this is.
Well, but she readies to attack with nonlethal force in case they are hostile and is clearly a little angry about that and she lets her enemies feel that by demoralizing them.
To hit/damage anti magic :
Adamantine cestus with improved critical feat
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To hit: BAB +10, Dervish Finesse Dex +7, Swashbuckler Weapon training +1 (-3 Piranha Strike / -2 Fighting defensively)
Damage:[+5 precise strike, +6 Piranha Strike]; Dex +7 to damage from ‘Whirling Dervish Level 4’ ability, Swashbuckler Weapon Training +1
Enforcer feat to free action demoralize vs DC10+WisMod+HD, no magic:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
ENFORCER (Combat) please note that if that crits then the creature is frightened 1 round and shaken thereafter :
Prerequisites: Intimidate 1 rank. Benefit: Whenever you deal nonlethal damage with a melee weapon, you can make an Intimidate check to demoralize your target as a free action. If you are successful, the target is shaken for a number of rounds equal to the damage dealt. If your attack was a critical hit, your target is frightened for 1 round with a successful Intimidate check, as well as being shaken for a number of rounds equal to the damage dealt.
Bodyguard feat to give all adjacent allies +4 to AC (helpful Halfling trait) with aid another for up to 3 attacks, only natural 1 fails :1d20 ⇒ 111d20 ⇒ 21d20 ⇒ 10
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In case she is attacked, she will parry and riposte!
Setare moves swiftly into a martial arts stance that is vaguely crane-like while Chaine leaps onto Silvermane, lance ready to strike! In the distance, the flaming hellcats land and continue racing toward the campsite!
The Hellcats do a run action and make it 160 feet closer.
Chaine's dialogue made me double-check, and for the life of me I don't know why I thought these hellcats had a fly speed. That's embarassing! Fortunately, it doesn't affect anything. We'll explain it as another temporary bizarre fluctuation of magic in the Mana Wastes :)
Female LG follower of Sarenrae | human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | freckles, sweet, naive, fierce personality in battle | Outsider (Native), Humanoid (human) | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 3 | Smite 1/1 | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Swashbuckler 5, Paladin 2, Unchained Monk 3, Bloodrager 1 | HP 106/106 | Protector Familiar HP 53 | with mage armor/rage: AC 35, T 30, FF 24 | CMD 37 | F: +23, R: +25 (Evasion), W: +17 | Init: +13 | Perc: -2, SM: -2 | Ki Pool 7/7 | Stunning Fist 6/6 | Rage 6/6 | LoH 7/7 | Panache 6/6 + Plume 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 + Lesson of H. 1/1 | Eefriti Magic 1/1 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 40ft | Active cond.: +4 Dex
Ahh, I really misread the map. I thought they are much nearer. :-) I will just roll all those again in the round when they are arriving. Same action again.
Male CG Human (Shoanti/Varisian) Cavalier (Strategist) 11 - Init +2, Senses: Normal Vision, Perception +1, Lookout Perception +11, AC 30/ touch 12/ ff 28; hp 92/92, F+10, R+6 W+5, Speed 20 ft.; Challenge 3/4; Tactician (60') 4/4. Continuous Auras: 30 feet: +6 morale bonus on saves vs. fear; 60 feet: +3 morale bonus on saves vs. fear and +2 morale bonus on charge attacks. BUFFS:
Chaine issues a Lion's Call as a standard action and uses his Great Tactician ability as a swift action, 60-foot radius (whole party is included); free action to 5-ft step backwards to protect his fellow Pathfinders; standard action for total defense
As the evil cats draw near, Chaine raises his Liberty's Edge banner high,
"FOR LIBERTY MY FRIENDS! stand ready, and stand proud, shoulder to shoulder!"
New: 60 feet Lastwall Phalanx teamwork feat for 8 rounds, ignore all prerequisites [Great Tactician] 60 feet +4 competence saving throws vs. fear and +1 competence bonus on attack rolls for 11 rounds and any ally with frightened or panicked condition immediately makes another save to resist [Lion's Call] Already existing: 30 feet +6 morale bonus on saves vs. fear [Rallying Shield] 60 feet +3 morale bonus on saves vs. fear and +2 morale bonus on attacks made as part of a charge [Banner]
Chaine, Silvermane, Xilt, Tzletor, Monky Boy now at +4 to AC and saves vs. evil creatures
Chaine, Silvermane at +4 dodge bonus to AC via total defense
Chaine AC 23 with no full plate and no magic; Silvermane AC 39 with no magic
Female LG follower of Sarenrae | human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | freckles, sweet, naive, fierce personality in battle | Outsider (Native), Humanoid (human) | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 3 | Smite 1/1 | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Swashbuckler 5, Paladin 2, Unchained Monk 3, Bloodrager 1 | HP 106/106 | Protector Familiar HP 53 | with mage armor/rage: AC 35, T 30, FF 24 | CMD 37 | F: +23, R: +25 (Evasion), W: +17 | Init: +13 | Perc: -2, SM: -2 | Ki Pool 7/7 | Stunning Fist 6/6 | Rage 6/6 | LoH 7/7 | Panache 6/6 + Plume 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 + Lesson of H. 1/1 | Eefriti Magic 1/1 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 40ft | Active cond.: +4 Dex
“I only have a crossbow a… and that’s useless here I fear!“ she says.
When they are within 200 ft: As a move action Setare uses her barroom brawler feat to get dedicated adversary hellcats for +2 to hit and damage for 1 minute and continues to ready action as above.
@Chaine - Sorry to be a party pooper but Xilt and Tzleztor are already 25 feet off the map so the defensive bonuses for Last Wall Phalanx will drop to +2 AC/Saves are they are not adjacent to Chaine and Monkey Boy.
"Alright if you say so."
The mephit replies. He stands on guard watching his master with little to do at the moment.
Per +17, low light, SM +17, Acro +19 (31 to jump, running start) Mv 60, Climb 20, Mage Armor (CL1) Ring Force Shield, Barkskin HP 104/104 AC 33 FF 31 T 23 – Init +4 - CMB +17/19 trip (+1 unarmed), CMD 38 – 41 Trip, UnStrike 16/16/11 for d10+6, Ki Strike (magic/cold iron/silver/lawful,) Shattering Punch, Flying Kick Ki 7/8 Combat Reflexes (4), Bodyguard +3, In Harm’s Way, Mobility, Deflect Arrows, Insightful Wisdom, Improved Evasion
Monkey Boy takes a look at the two shuriken he's carried his entire career. At this point, they're more like souvenirs than weapons...
Boldly stepping from Stealth move action to better use his Bodyguarding skills, if required, Monkey Boy holds a place by Chaine. He takes up a crouch, ready to spring to Setare's aid.
Move then ready to move next to Setare if she is attacked in melee. That will hopefully allow my Bodyguard skills to be used to their greatest advantage.
Bodyguard, fails on a 1 only:4d20 ⇒ (17, 11, 18, 6) = 52
Chaine's battlecry carries far and wide through the barren Wastes as his allies regret never having taken the time to attend the Grand Lodge's free archery lessons. Meanwhile, the hellcats continue racing toward the camp!
The Hellcats do another Run action and are now 490' away from the tent.
Male CG Human (Shoanti/Varisian) Cavalier (Strategist) 11 - Init +2, Senses: Normal Vision, Perception +1, Lookout Perception +11, AC 30/ touch 12/ ff 28; hp 92/92, F+10, R+6 W+5, Speed 20 ft.; Challenge 3/4; Tactician (60') 4/4. Continuous Auras: 30 feet: +6 morale bonus on saves vs. fear; 60 feet: +3 morale bonus on saves vs. fear and +2 morale bonus on charge attacks. BUFFS:
Chaine takes out a vial of some kind, and dribble the content unto his lance. He then rubs it in with a cotton handkerchief tucked in his coat pocket...
Taking out and applying oil of bless weapon; Silvermane still in Total Defense
Xilt hopes for the best and advances next to Chaine. He motions for Tzleztor to get into the fight. He puts his hand into a handy pocket and drops the two ioun stones inside.
Maybe next round will be the charm. Otherwise Xilt will make a run for it.
I think that putting a hand into a pocket would be at most a move action and dropping objects is a free action so this should be fine.
Tzleztor takes to the air trying to stay above the cats when they do arrive. He has his tiny bow in hand hoping that he will be able to help out even if the magic does not return.
Tzleztor is 25 feet off the ground. It is so much better when Hell Cats do not know how to fly. :)
I have to buy this little guy a better bow. It was supposed to be a fun backup weapon but he seems to use it a lot. :)
Male CG Human (Shoanti/Varisian) Cavalier (Strategist) 11 - Init +2, Senses: Normal Vision, Perception +1, Lookout Perception +11, AC 30/ touch 12/ ff 28; hp 92/92, F+10, R+6 W+5, Speed 20 ft.; Challenge 3/4; Tactician (60') 4/4. Continuous Auras: 30 feet: +6 morale bonus on saves vs. fear; 60 feet: +3 morale bonus on saves vs. fear and +2 morale bonus on charge attacks. BUFFS:
Chaine issues a Lion's Call as a standard action and uses his Great Tactician ability as a swift action, 60-foot radius (whole party is included); standard action for total defense
Chaine keeps his Liberty's Edge banner high, adding "Hold for my charge, hold for my charge..."
New: 60 feet Distracting Charge teamwork feat for 8 rounds, ignore all prerequisites [Great Tactician] 60 feet +4 competence saving throws vs. fear and +1 competence bonus on attack rolls for 11 rounds and any ally with frightened or panicked condition immediately makes another save to resist [Lion's Call] Already existing: 60 feet Lastwall Phalanx teamwork feat for 6 rounds, ignore all prerequisites [Great Tactician] 30 feet +6 morale bonus on saves vs. fear [Rallying Shield] 60 feet +3 morale bonus on saves vs. fear and +2 morale bonus on attacks made as part of a charge [Banner]
Chaine, Silvermane, Xilt, and the summoned monster now at +3 to AC and saves vs. evil creatures
Chaine, Silvermane at +4 dodge bonus to AC via total defense
Chaine AC 22 with no full plate and no magic; Silvermane AC 38 with no magic
A sudden fission in the air and a surge of power as enchantments activate all at once can only mean one thing: magic has returned to this area of the Mana Wastes! But for how long?
Frantz suddenly winks back into play. The sea-salt coloured mephit flies right behind Monkey Boy before sprinkling some extra-dimensional seasoning in the other hellcat's (blue) eyes.
Xilt literally rubs his hands together with glee. If he were a small child on his birthday surrounded by presents he could not be more excited. The wizard smiles broadly reviewing the plethora of options available to him and decides that dropping one of the cats (green) in a nice vat of acid would be just the thing.
Xilt then chooses the course of prudence and moves away from the cats less his magic fail him in the near future.
Acid Pit (Fleeting) @ CL10, Arcane point to boost DC by 2.
Reflex save DC 25 (SR NO) or fall into the 50 feet pit filled with acid. The DC to climb out of the pit is 30.
Falling damage:5d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 3, 1, 1) = 12
Acid damage:2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3
Yucky damage! I love this fleeting meta magic. No more worries about collateral PC damage (or death) by these types of control spells. :)
Female LG follower of Sarenrae | human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | freckles, sweet, naive, fierce personality in battle | Outsider (Native), Humanoid (human) | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 3 | Smite 1/1 | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Swashbuckler 5, Paladin 2, Unchained Monk 3, Bloodrager 1 | HP 106/106 | Protector Familiar HP 53 | with mage armor/rage: AC 35, T 30, FF 24 | CMD 37 | F: +23, R: +25 (Evasion), W: +17 | Init: +13 | Perc: -2, SM: -2 | Ki Pool 7/7 | Stunning Fist 6/6 | Rage 6/6 | LoH 7/7 | Panache 6/6 + Plume 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 + Lesson of H. 1/1 | Eefriti Magic 1/1 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 40ft | Active cond.: +4 Dex
As a move action Setare uses her barroom brawler feat to get dedicated adversary hellcats for +2 to hit and damage for 1 minute and continues to ready action as above.
She 5 ft steps forward and readies to attack with nonlethal force in case they are hostile.
“Please don’t attack us!!“ she pleads again now that they hear them.
Tzletzor's rain of sparkles clings to one of the hellcats, but it can still see well enough to leap out of the way of Xilt's conjured pit! The other hellcat is similarly illuminated by Frantz.
Green is lucky, and makes the saves vs both the glitterdust and the acid pit. Blue makes the save vs glitterdust.
As Setare has readied an action and Chaine has delayed, Monkey Boy is up.
GM Dice:
Green Will vs Glitterdust:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 Reflex save vs acid pit:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 Blue Will vs Glitterdust:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
In case any of the attacks hit then she uses enforcer feat to demoralize the hellcat (as described I am attacking the one that I had not attacked before)
Enforcer feat to free action demoralize vs DC10+WisMod+HD, no magic :1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34
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Bodyguard feat to give all adjacent allies +4 to AC (helpful Halfling trait) with aid another for up to 5 attacks, only natural 1 fails :1d20 ⇒ 101d20 ⇒ 161d20 ⇒ 121d20 ⇒ 71d20 ⇒ 17
Per +17, low light, SM +17, Acro +19 (31 to jump, running start) Mv 60, Climb 20, Mage Armor (CL1) Ring Force Shield, Barkskin HP 104/104 AC 33 FF 31 T 23 – Init +4 - CMB +17/19 trip (+1 unarmed), CMD 38 – 41 Trip, UnStrike 16/16/11 for d10+6, Ki Strike (magic/cold iron/silver/lawful,) Shattering Punch, Flying Kick Ki 7/8 Combat Reflexes (4), Bodyguard +3, In Harm’s Way, Mobility, Deflect Arrows, Insightful Wisdom, Improved Evasion
Monkey Boy side steps, keeping himself adjacent to Setare, to better defend each other. Eyeing the green cat-thing, he prepares to try to cripple it's movement.
