[PFS1][Gameday XII] PFS1e #9-09: Beyond the Halflight Path (STANDARD) (Inactive)

Game Master soulnova

Dimak squeezes forward and lets his anger grow.

"You want some of me? You get this!"

The large dwarf swings his hammer at the tentacle creature.

Rage MW Longhammer, Dwarven + RA + PA: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 2 - 2 = 24
Bludgeoning + PA : 3d6 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (5, 3, 2) + 10 + 6 = 26

moved my token...i thought i had...sorry...

Dimak is able to strike the monster but he notices his weapon doesn't quite do all the damage he expected to do.

The horrific creature takes a 5ft step closer and its skin illuminates and changes patterns, extending its tentacles around it like a star in an hypnotic way.

Jakko, Patros and Dimak must make a will save DC17 or be fascinated.

Round 1
Shamus 25 (waiting on will save)
Patros 24 (waiting on will save)
Dimak 21 (waiting on will save)
CREATURE 20 (-16 dmg)
Las Lajas 16
Jaakko 9
Radu 7

Las Lajas may still roll for knowledge to identify it. Bold may act.

Will, Rage: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 2 = 22 (+2 vs. Poison/Spells/Spell-like Abilities)

Getting more angry about not doing full damage, Dimak doesn't even notice the hypnotic pattern.

"I need a stronger hammer!"

Shamus doesn't currently have line of sight to enemy like Jaakko does, so there was a contradiction and line before round 1 is correct?

Will save, +1 vs. charm and compulsion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"Ин олиҷаноб ба назар мерасад, аммо ман намефаҳмам, ки он чӣ мегӯяд." Jaakko stares at beast forgetting the danger it poses

What's Shamus' Will save for?

Thinking back to the conversation that the party had had with the nice old halfling lady with the colourful shawl, Radu recalls her tale of an 'octopus creature' apparently ensorcelling her cousin. Concerned that this may be the same 'octopus creature' and that it may try a similar trick, the Varisian bends his wrist and a wand slides out of his sleave and into his hand. Moving next to Dimak, he then uses the wand to cast a protective spell on the big dwarf.

Radu will retrieve the wand of protection from evil stored in one of his speed sheaths and use it on Dimak as he moves next to him.

my bad not shamus but patros, jaakko and dimak. Patros' save is pending. Las Lajas is up. I'mcurrently out with my family, I'll try to check in tonight.

didnt see i had to save....my bad..

will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Las looks at Jaako's glassy eyes and tries to snap him out of it.

Aid Jaako snap out of it.(not sure what modifier to add): 1d20 ⇒ 7

just a standard action needed. You may also roll k.planes to identify if you have ranks on it. Im still busy with family so I'll post night. You still have time to reply with your planes roll.

Recall K Planes wFree INsp: 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (20) + 10 + (4) = 34

[Dice=Recall K Planes wFree INsp]1d20+10+1d6

If you're taking suggestions on what abilities to identify, Shamus would like to know if it's immune or not to mind-affecting spells.

Sure. Las isn't looking for anything in particular, so if anyone wants to know something.

defenses...like DR...

That would fall on Resistances and Immunities categories:
DR 10/Cold Iron or Lawful, immune to cold, poison, mind affecting effects, Resist acid/electricity/fire 10.
I usually provide the most relevant bits on a +15 K. check, so as Las Lajas is not looking for more particular stuff I'll throw in here the special attacks.

Braincloud (Su)
Once per round, in place of a melee attack with a tentacle, a shoggti can make a melee touch attack with the pincer on the end of that tentacle. If it hits, the target takes 1d4 points of Wisdom damage. Shoggti use this ability to mentally debilitate their victims so they can more easily use their charm spell-like abilities against them.
Horrific Appearance (Su)
Creatures that succumb to a shoggti’s horrific appearance become fascinated by the creature’s hypnotically wriggling tentacles and the strange, shimmering colors in its eyes. This effect persists for 1d6 rounds (but can be ended by the normal methods of defeating the fascinated condition).

Jaakko is awoken from his trance, breaking away from the horrific hypnotic pattern from this extraplanar creature and can now act normally.

Round 2
Shamus 25
Patros 24
Dimak 21
SHOGGTI 20 (-16 dmg)
Las Lajas 16
Jaakko 9
Radu 7

Round 2, bold may act.

Wouldn't Jaakko get his acton last round since Las acts before him?

Yes. You are right. Jaakko may act as part of Round 1

Yes. You are right. Jaakko may act as part of Round 1

Patros moves up and draws his cold iron blade, his weapon doesn't have the reach of Dimak's. He tries to duck and weave nuder the creature's reach.

not likely with a 19...lol..if it somehow makes it, I'll roll and attack. will roll a parry.riposte anyways...if it makes a physical attack on him.
acrobatics avoid AoO: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19

attack, cold iron: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 361d8 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 7 = 16
parry/riposte: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 221d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 281d8 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 7 = 21
the +7 damage is precision damage if it matters...
crit?: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 282d8 + 16 ⇒ (8, 5) + 16 = 29

Round 1 Jaakko loads his musket with a cold iron bullet and moves closer to horrific monster.

Shamus shuffles forward to the base of the stone steps behind Jaakko. He stands on his toes to peer over the top of the steps to get a good look at the creature.
"Egads! That's a hideously ugly creature."

He watches Jaakko load a bullet into his musket.
"Take that thing out, my boy. Here's a bit of luck for you."
Shamus blesses the gunslinger with a bit of good fortune.

Jaakko can call upon this good luck once per round, allowing it to reroll any ability check, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check, taking the better result. The target creature must decide to use this ability before the first roll is made.

Don't forget about your lucky numbers, everyone! Jaako could have rerolled that Will save earlier.

"Thanks, Radu!"

Dimak tries to get in a flanking position by moving through the monster's space.

Acrobatics - ACP - enlarged(-2Dex): 1d20 + 11 - 3 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 3 - 1 = 11
I dont think that's good enough. Failure to beat the DC makes me lose the move action and provokes an AoO.

When his first attempt fails, Dimak tries again.

Acrobatics - ACP - enlarged(-2Dex): 1d20 + 11 - 3 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 3 - 1 = 11
Again?! >:-(

The shoggti chortles as you set yourselves open to its attacks.

Attacks of Opportunity
Shoggti Tentacle plus grab vs Patros: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Grab vs CMD: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29
Fails to hit.

Shoggti Tentacle plus grab vs Dimak 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Grab vs CMD: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26

Dimak is grabbed!
Constrict Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Shoggti Tentacle plus grab vs Dimak 2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Grab vs CMD: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 20 = 37

Another hit!
Constrict Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

It appears to have great combat reflexes. It does stop laughing at Patros's hits with his weapon, making a huge gaping wound on its side.

The creature immediately swift focus on Patros and goes for a full attack.

Shoggti Bite vs : 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Shoggti releases Dimak as a free action to use all the tentacles.

Braincould tentacle touch attack vs Patros : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
WISDOM Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Shoggti Tentacle 2 plus grab vs Patros : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Grab vs CMD: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31

Shoggti Tentacle 3 plus grab vs Patros : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Grab vs CMD: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25

Shoggti Tentacle 4 plus grab vs Patros : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Grab vs CMD: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39

If grabbed constrict damage:
Constrict 2 Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Constrict 3 Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Constrict 4 Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Round 2
Shamus 25
Patros 24
Dimak 21
SHOGGTI 20 (-61 dmg)
Las Lajas 16
Jaakko 9
Radu 7

Radu watches as the creature unleashes it's barrage of tentacles against his allies. As it attempts to grab them, he calls on Pharasma to help guide their escape.

If Patros is grabbed by one of those attacks, Radu will use liberating command as an immediate action to allow him an Escape Artist check with an additional +10 bonus to escape the grapple and avoid the constrict damage.

He then drops the wand he was holding and rapidly draws a couple of his cold iron daggers which he throws as the grabby abomination.

cold iron dagger (main hand) + PBS: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 1 = 15
P/S damage + PBS: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6
cold iron dagger (off hand) + PBS: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 = 19
P/S damage + PBS: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Radu will use lucky number to reroll the first attack:
cold iron dagger (main hand) + PBS: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 20

After attacking he then steps further into the cave.

None of Radu's daggers hit their target. The creature has a horrifying grace from out of this world! It screeches an insulting barrage of alien words into your subconscious.

Trying to remember number 7 if it comes up, but it may slipv from my mind anyway. Jaakko nods to Shamus and aims at the alien thing. After shot he grabs another bullet.

+1 musket, pointblank, precise shot: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
cold iron bullet, Focused aim: 1d12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 2 = 16

A little help here...if you don't mind... Patros says as he tries to wiggle his way out of the creature's grasp.

EA: 1d20 + 9 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 10 = 23will wait to see if that works...then post my action...

Following the Grapple flow charts, Patros' Escape Artist attempt will happen during his turn as a standard action to try to escape.
Las Lajas is up.

Liberating Command allows the target to make an escape attempt as an immediate action.

As Las moves up, he pulls a wand of Grease from his hand and casts it on Patros

UMD wFree Insp: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (14) + 13 + (4) = 31 Adds +10 to Escape Artist checks to avoid being grappled

Patros is unable to break free with Liberating Command as an immediate action with that roll.
Las Lajas greases him up as a standard action and Patros will be able to continue to have that +10 on his turn to try to escape again as a standard action.

Round 3
Shamus 25
Patros 24 Grappled
Dimak 21
SHOGGTI 20 (-61 dmg)
Las Lajas 16
Jaakko 9
Radu 7

Bold may act.

Let me go, you overgrown squid! Dimak...smack this thing into paste, would you? Patros tries to squirm free again.

Ea: 1d20 + 9 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 10 = 22

Nevermind, Patros. You are FREE! You may act normally.

"On it, Patros!"

Dimak 5-foot-steps back, takes aim and swings his hammer in a wide arc at the Shoggti...

Rage MW Longhammer, Dwarven + RA + PA: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 2 - 2 = 26
Bludgeoning + PA: 3d6 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4, 5) + 10 + 6 = 31

... resulting in a powerful blow.

A result of 24 was a hit last time, so this should hit, too.

"Take THAT!"

The longhammer hits! The full damage is slightly absorbed by the rubbery alien hide of the creature.

Round 3
Shamus 25
Patros 24
Dimak 21
SHOGGTI 20 (-82 dmg)
Las Lajas 16
Jaakko 9
Radu 7

Bold may act.

Well darn. That creature is immune to almost everything I have. I've got something that will affect it, though...

Shamus takes a step forward up the set of natural stone stairs. He waves his arms in an arcane gesture and drones an eerie, low-pitched cadence that echoes throughout the caverns. Motes of sparkly light swirl about his body, like celestial fireflies drawn to a cosmic call. With a focused thrust of his hands, he sends the crackling motes of stardust to surround the grotesque entity.

Stardust: No save. Creature is -2 to attacks & sight-based perception checks and it cannot benefit from concealment or any invisibility effects. Lasts for 2 rounds.

Time for you to go, beast! Patros says as he slashes at the creature with a pair of crosscuts.

attack1, cold iron: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 191d8 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 7 = 16
attack2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 191d8 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 7 = 21 He then readies to fend off any attack.

parry/riposte: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 231d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 331d8 + 8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 7 = 19
riposte crit?: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 202d8 + 16 ⇒ (3, 4) + 16 = 23

The shoggti had more damage from Jaakko's shot. I'll resolve accordingly.

The shoggti looks annoyed by the motes of lights distracting him. Even then, Patros is unable to strike the alien creature!

Shoggti: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
Parried and riposted

When it's its turn to attack, Patros drives his falcata right through the gaping wound left behind by Jaakko's bullet, hitting some part of what he thinks was its brain and the quilopth collapses into a pool of it's own blood.

COMBAT OVER!

Dimak takes a minute to sit down and calm his breath. ending rage

"What... *wheeze* ... was... *wheeze* ... that?"

Afterwards, he draws his wand of infernal healing and tries to make it work.

UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

After roughly five minutes the barbarian is good to go.

As long as it is "was" and not "is", I don't care... Patros says after taking a moment to assess the situation. He sees his wounds and makes sure he isn't in a dire situation.

Everyone good? he asks as he gets out a wand.

one of you mind healing Patros up?

clwx2: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (3, 8) + 2 = 13
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

edit..spent 2 panache, but gained 2 back with the final hit and kill..so even there...woot!

Updated the map assuming you would like to look on the other side.

The party has no trouble to discover a lump of half-chewed small torso with missing limbs, hard to identify. A mostly torn jacket lies at its side, as well as a weird cloak that seems to shimmer and very nice pearl smeared in blood.

To identify the other items...

Dimak takes a minute to sit down and calm his breath. ending rage

"What... *wheeze* ... was... *wheeze* ... that?"

"Something from far beyond, I would imagine. Beyond the heavens, I'm sure."

"Good work once again, gentlemen."
The old Samsaran congratulates his teammates all around. He then walks over to the corpse and kneels at its side.
"Let's find out what happened to this old chap, shall we?"
Heal: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
"The body is that of a halfling. The poor lad must have been torn apart by that monstrosity." he says, shaking his head in sorrow.

"They did leave behind some interesting items."
Spellcraft Cloak: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Spellcraft Pearl: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
"All I can glean is that this pearl is a wondrous pearl of power."

I can only hope that his death was quick...poor fellow... the Taldan says as he looks around, should any new threat appear.

"At least we can take him back so he can receive proper funeral." Jaakko sadly remarks while inspecting the cloak

Spellcraft Cloak: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
"This is a cloak of resistance."

Radu is happy to help with healing wands as both CLW and infernal healing are on his spell list.

Radu picks up his daggers and walks over to the torso. Kneeling down he tidies it up as best he can, whispering prayers to Pharasma as he does. "I'm guessing this may be poor cousin Gel... we should take him back for a proper funeral once we are done here."

"Is that pearl of power useful to anyone else? I know I could use it but I already have one of my own." adds the Varisian pulling out his own pearl and using it to recall the spell he had cast in the previous fight.

"Once everyone is ready we should move on. I seem to be doing a terrible job as a scout, both of the last two creatures we've encountered have managed to spot us before I spotted them, but hopeful I can reprieve myself and give us some warning if we run into anything else down here!"

Radu will wait until everyone is ready to leave and then lead the party back north to the one entrance which we have not yet explored. He will continue to scout ahead and keep an eye out for dangers.

stealth: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (12) + 18 = 30
perception (+2 vs devils): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

Map updated.
There IS another chamber to the right. Assuming you want to check things closer first I'll use that roll for that immediate area.

The crystalline growth in the northwestern corner of the room has weakened the structural integrity of the walls there, making the entire area particularly unstable. The chance of a partial collapse is larger here compared to other areas of the complex.

You don't see anything else of interest here. No enemies or items.

Aye...a proper burial would give the families and loved ones some closure.... Patros says as he gets out his bedroll and helps wrap the body.

Now...to the task at hand...where to next...