GM Mustaparta's Destiny of the Sands, Part III (Inactive)

Game Master Mustaparta

Reflex, Timelost Chronicler Boon: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 = 15

Surge: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Surge: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Katswiri dodges poorly, and is struck by the lightning breath. The mythic power insider her flares to life, pushing it away, causing it to drain off her protective spells and the surrounding ground.

Going to wait until Carlin's save is resolved to see if she needs healing before taking Katswiri's turn.

reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

does my resist 5 stack with the 10 from the spell? like 10 comes off the result, then my 5 kicks in? I can't remember...

Cure Serious Wounds: 3d8 + 6 ⇒ (2, 5, 2) + 6 = 15

Katswiri gestures and touches Carlin as the lightning burns partially heal.

I think usually you only get the best resistance effect, though it looks like the mythic ability Absorb Blow we can select grants a stacking resistance effect.

i totally forgot about the mythic stuff..my bad...i even have Mythic Adventures too...

Mina moves and then targets the creature with a flaming sphere spell.

reflex DC 19 negates fire damage, round 1/5 : 3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 2) = 8

Babr smites the large reptile with his celestial power!

In case the creature is evil please add 5 damage to each hit of Babr.

Babr full attacks.

bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 181d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

claw left: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 261d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

claw right: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 231d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Reflex save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Behir is burned by ball of flame and then hit by tiger's claws. Its condition is now very bad.

3rd round: Carlin, Mina and Willard can act

Mina casts scorching ray on the creature!

scorching ray, touch attack, fire: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 6, 5) = 18

She then directs the ball of fire to drop again!

reflex DC 19 negates fire damage, round 2/5 : 3d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 2) = 9

Babr full attacks.

bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 251d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

claw left: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 161d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

claw right: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 151d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Mina's touch attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Its burned to crisp. Combat over

Death worm's corpse is covered by blisters that are filled with poison secreted from its skin and turned into powder by the dry climate and intense heat. If handled delicately, the body is not dangerous; however, if jostled violently or harmed by a damaging effect, the blisters break and release their poison into the air in a 20-foot radius cloud.

You infer that continuing down the valley is the natural route forward and is likely the path taken by their quarry. The trail descends among many red sandstone arches and hoodoos as the afternoon sun heats the rock formations to baking temperatures. Periodically, you find signs of Kafar and Nefti’s passage, such as a discarded bottle, footprint, or shred of cloth. As the afternoon heat abates, the PCs begin ascending taller peaks.

If you don't have endure elements or anything that protects you from desert heat, make two Fortitude saving throws (DC 15). In addition, if the PCs decide to rest, Kafar and Nefti have that much more time to widen the gap between the two groups.

That was....exciting... Carlin says as she catches her breath and straightens her now frazzled hair.

Good catch on that thing having an electric attack...saved my skin. Thanks Kat!

i have a wand of endure elements..will provide enough for everyone including Babr of course...

Willard Willa slo use his wand if endure elements to shield the party from the worst of the heat. We made quick work of that thing, good job. he follows with the others on the presumed trail.

split charges from the wands?

I think we're still on the same day, so if we were protected by Endure Elements before we still should be. Katswiri cast it on herself before we set out, and I think everyone else used a wand charge at that time.

"Whew! You're welcome Carlin, that was quite the . You all did a great job blasting it apart before things could get worse."

Katswiri fishes a wand out of her Handy Haversack and moves over to Carlin.
Here, let me finish treating the burns."

She taps Carlin, then herself to finish healing the residual burns that made it through the protective magics.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Katswiri inspects the Behir's body and the surrounding area before leading onward to follow the trail.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

I don't think we need to rest, does anyone else feel low enough of resources to need to recharge?

Dead behir has Crown of swords on its claw as a ring.

After hours of hiking, the scarps on the sides of the canyon gradually descend, until the whole of the terrain becomes a gradual slope encircled by distant mountains and deep chasms. The open valley offers an unobstructed view of the region, and you spot a campsite on a mountain nearby; the light of a campfire is clearly visible to the party just a few miles away. The signal soon disappears, but it is enough to confirm that you are on the right path. At the campsite, over an hour later, you find a recently extinguished fire, bloodied bandages, and fresh tracks.

"A fascinating magical item. We'll want to hold on to this for later study, unless anyone wants to wear it now?"

When the group reaches the bloodied bandages, Katswiri bends down to examine them.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
"Look, there are tiny, glassy worms caught in the gauze. Let me see if I remember what these are correctly..."

Katswiri pulls a book out of her Handy Haversack and cross references several entries while channeling her divine power into Guidance to help focus her search.

Knowledge: Dungeoneering, Pathfinder Chronicle, Guidance: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 32

"Hm...hm...yes, I think I know what these are."

You're in a high pass altitude zone. Make a Fortitude save to avoid becoming fatigued due to the lack of oxygen.

"These worms are parasites, the results of an Akata bite. The same larva that create Void Zombies. At least one of the individuals we're following is infected."

Fortitude: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Katswiri stands up from examining the bandages and stumbles, putting her hand to her head before steadying herself.
"...whew. I'm feeling a little light headed."

Katswiri draws on the power of her Mneumonic Vestment, channeling her own divine energies through her Scroll of Lesser Restoration to cure the fatigue.

"That's much better."

fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Fortitude: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Void Zombies? That sounds terrible. Willard puts his hand to his head, Now that you mention it, I'm pretty tired myself... we should try and get down from here soon. the Ulfen says, steadying himself on the rocks.

Mina's Fort save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Everyone is fatigued. Do you have any means to remove fatigue?

Next encounter uses chase rules. Make a DC 16 Stealth check to sneak up on them. Slide 9 has chase map

Katswiri removed her own Fatigue with Lesser Restoration, but only has it in scroll form. She could use her scroll on one other person; she used her Mneumonic Vestment to cast it without using the scroll up for herself.

use it on Mina...if it gets to close combat, it's better if she has it...

stealth: 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 - 1 = 9

Katswiri looks over her companions with some concern. "You're all not looking well either. The air is thin up here...we should move quickly."

Katswiri pulls a scroll out of her pack and casts it on Mina. "Here, this will help." Katswiri moves to Carlin. "Once, I rescued Sulianna of the Ghale Azata from imprisonment. She left me a small fraction of her power as a gift. I think it is time to call on it."

A small crackle of green energy flickers around Katswiri, and the fatigue washes away.

Use the Gift of the Ghaele boon from Katswiri's chronicle 11 to cast Lesser Restoration.

"And she wasn't the only powerful entity I've been able to help with my time in the society. Ranginori, Duke of Thunder, I call on your aid as you promised. Grant Willard a portion of your power, that he may breathe deep and feel refreshed."

The air feels charged, as the scent of a fresh thunderstorm rolls throught the air. Willard feels the fatigue wash away.

Use one use of the Ranginori's Debt to cast Lesser Restoration on Willard.

When it becomes clear the group is getting close to their quarry, Katswiri slows down hesitantly. "I am not very good at sneaking at the best of times, and my armor makes it worse. If we don't want them to hear me coming, we'll need some help. If I pack my armor up, would any of you be able to cast Mage Armor on me?"

I think Katswiri's taking Lesser Restoration as her next 2nd level spell known, this isn't the first adventure she's needed it.

Willard nods, have a wand of mage armor I can use. he does so after saying that. Thank you, I feel much better, What's that over there? he asks, creeping after Mina

Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Katswiri takes off her armor and packs it away, then casts Ant Haul on herself. When the group gets close to their target and starts to sneak towards them, she casts Eagle's Splendor and Shield of Faith on herself.

"Alright, lets go."

Stealth: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0

We are not the sneakiest group out there...

They noticed your approach and are trying to make run for the Sanctum.

The two manange to swim through a quicksand patch.
Kafar's survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Nefti's swim: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

You have 7 chase points and begin on square "High ground". To progress try Perception (DC20) or Initiative (DC 16) check.

A mythic character can spend one use of mythic power once per round as a free action to do one of the following.
Against the Odds: Automatically succeed on one skill check or saving throw to overcome an obstacle. A PC must use this ability before attempting the skill check.
Clear the Path: When a PC exceeds the DC for the skill check or saving throw to overcome an obstacle, he removes all obstacles from that square. Have the player describe how his character punches handholds in a wall, smashes down a barrier, brushes away caltrops with the shockwave of his leap, or similarly defeats the obstacle in a mythic fashion.
Implacable Pursuer: For the duration of the chase, the PC ignores all armor check penalties and any reductions to his speed as a result of wearing armor.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Katswiri loses track of them and looks around in confusion to try and figure out which way she needs to go.

What are chase points?

Mina tries to be fast!!

initiative : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Babr is the more perceptive one!

perception : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

perc: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

ugh..the dice gods have forsaken Carlin?

Willard tries to move quickly, navigating his way down the path after the two, Hey! You there! Stop!

Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Chase points define how much lead they have. It doesn't affect anything after chase has started.

Nefti's Escape artist: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Kafar's Escape artist: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Both agents are unable to squeeze through the crack. You may try again if you didn't succeed first or roll Climb or Acrobatics to cross Steep slope.

perc: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

I think I see a way through...and Carlin is my least athletic/sneaky character...even my dwarf is better...lol

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Katswiri notices Willard and Mina running off, and looks in their direction to see Nefti and Kafar. "Oh!"

She takes off running after them, just behind Carlin.

Sorry did I understand correctly that the next obstacle is climb or acrobatics? In case yes please see below:

Mina tries to climb!

climb: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (18) - 2 = 16

Babr is more the acrobat!

acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Yes, climb or acrobatics

Mina and Babr succeed climbing up the slope. Rest of team is out of square one and can try climb challenge.

Katswiri failed, then succeded at the perception check for getting out of square 1 on her two turns. Willard, Nefti and Kafar have to go again before she is up again to try the cliff challenge in square 2, correct?

Willard, against the odds, scrambles out of the way of the loose gravel, continuing onward with Mina and Babr.

Spend 1 mythic power! Against the Odds. How many of those do we each have?

Sorry for delay. I had to read few times before understanding correctly, but yes, Katswiri succeeded on second try on square 1 and Willard acts before her and Carlin. That is correct.

From part 2 chronicle: "Each day, you have nine uses of mythic power."

I think everyone has taken 2 turns now, so I believe we're back to Nefti and Kafar, correct?

So its their turn
This time they succeed and move forward.

Kafar strength check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Nefti escape artist: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
Your turn

Mina tries to dodge with her reflexes but she gets caught in the pass!

reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Babr also has strong reflexes!

reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Katswiri runs to catch up. As she approachs the cliff and sees Willard go over the side, she feels the strange power well up inside her. Suddenly, she knows that she can jump down safely.

Katswiri goes over the edge, her hand catching on rocks to slow her fall and allow her to drop down safely and hit her feet running.

One use of Against the Odds to automatically pass the climb check.
7 uses of Mythic power left today.

Willard attempts to dodge the rocks, seeing if he can continue forward around them.... but is slowed down by the rocks...

Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Carlin somehow manages to climb despite her lack of skill.

use the Against all odds thing to climb as well...

Kafar climb: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Nefti climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Kafar follows closely trail left by Nefti.

Everyone can act. Reflex or climb to pass

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Katswiri reaches the pass, and she sees the way through with her second sight. She barely even slows down as she runs through the pass, trusting her second sight to know she will avoid getting caught up against any of the rocky protrusions.

Her second sight touches the mythic power flowing through her, and time seems to slow as it bursts outwards. Suddenly, every one of her companions feels an absolute certainty that they know the way through the pass, and can feel their actions being guided to make their way through without any hinderance.

Use one use of Mythic power to Clear the Path; does this mean everyone will automatically succeed at their attempt to pass this obstacle this round?

Yes, all other characters automatically pass Narrow pass square. It is possible for them to use full-round action to try both checks on the Quicksand patch if you haven't yet tried skill check.

Willard continues to run full speed ahead, scanning the ground as he goes...

Survival: 1d20 ⇒ 11

But instead gets bogged down in the quicksand, he struggles to free himself

Swim: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

wtf...my post disappeared...argh!

reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Willard failed both checks and needs to use full-round action next turn to free himself from the obstacle. Carlin can't progress either. Mina can act