[PFS2] 1-13 Devil at the Crossroads (GM Watery Soup) (Inactive)

Game Master Watery Soup

Hmm, what exactly is a "round"? Lol!

Putting aside this irrelevant thought for now, Kang changes tactic, looking to buy time. Again, he starts chanting, but this time a more long drawn out incantation. But soon, a rift appears in the space in front of the ascendant and what appears to be a giant skunk is pulled through. Disturbed by the monster in front of it, it lifts its tail and sprays a foul-smelling blast into the Ascendant's face!

◆◆◆ Cast Spell (Summon Animal 2: Giant Skunk)

It will autosucceed. Just hope it's not another crit success (grrr...). At the very least, it would hopefully cause some distraction.

Giant Skunk AC 16; Fort +8, Ref +9, Will +4; HP 21

By the way, if anyone needs "healing", Kang can create juggernaut mutagen will gives 10 tmp hp.

Farnguy places a Protector Tree behind their two allies.
"Stay strong friends!" they say. "Oh.. cute skunk! Such a delightful aroma!"

◆◆ Cast Protector Tree (1st level; placed it behind Kang and Nal)
◆ Cast Guidance on Zhao Kang

Khaul falls and takes 7 damage from the fall. Falling rules are linked here for your convenience. He gets gets knocked down, but he gets up again (and they're never gonna keep him down).

Arfsnarf casts Force Barrage, damaging the Ascendant.

Mindartis recalls Mialee, and then shoots two arrows. Unfortunately, neither hits.

Kang pulls a skunk out from the aether and it sprays the Ascendant. Putting the skunk one south, as Arfsnarf moved the Ascendant to where you initially placed the skunk.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25

"WHAT THE HEAVEN?!"

Farnguy conjures a tree, and guides Kang.

--Round 4
Khaul (93/100)
Farnguy (63/63)
Arfsnarf (60/60)
Nal (53/68, hasted)
Kang (56/56, guidance)
Mindartis (66/66, hunting White) / Mialee (14/39)
Red Zombie (-81 hp, +resistance (x4), +weakness(x1))
Yellow Zombie (-88 hp, +resistance(x4), -weakness(x1))
Green Zombie (-76 hp, +resistance(x3), +weakness(x1))
Blue Zombie (-8 hp, +resistance(x1), Recall: Religion)
Purple Zombie (-68 hp, +resistance(x1), -weakness(x1))
--Round 5
The Ascendant (-33 hp, +resistance(x1), sickened 1, 25 < AC <= 27, Recall: Religion)

Environmental: The dais is 20 feet high and requires a DC 16 Athletics check to Climb.

"We may not need to defeat it, just survive a few more rounds until it falls apart on its own!"

"Well, good thing I'm wearing my 'Boots of Only Needing to Run Faster Than You*'!" Nal deadpans as she dashes around the remaining zombie to flank it with Khaul before stabbing it some more.

+1 Striking shortsword: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Piercing damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11
Sneak Attack damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

+1 Striking shortsword, MAP: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Piercing damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9
Sneak Attack damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

+1 Striking shortsword, MAP: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Piercing damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 = 13
Sneak Attack damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

* Munchkin game reference

◆ Stride, ◆ Strike, ◆ Strike, ◆ Hasted Strike

Nal slashes the zombie three times, each slash whittling it down a little. However, it lives, and thrashes violently against 1 Khaul 2 Nal: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Fist (10'): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Bludgeoning: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 plus Improved Push

Fist (10'), MAP: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 5 = 16
Bludgeoning: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 plus Improved Push

Nal proves to be too spry to be hit in such a manner.

The Ascendant raises its flaming mace, and perhaps, for a second, everyone thinks it is about to smite the skunk. But they whisper something in Infernal, and Kang suddenly finds himself face to face with the Ascendant, as the Ascendant casts dimension door - his flaming mace already on the downswing.

Flaming Mace, sickened 1: 1d20 + 20 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 20 - 1 = 39
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 6) + 9 = 20 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2 plus Evil: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Then, as if it were the one taking the damage rather than receiving it, the Ascendant cries out in pain. Bits of its body begin flying off its body as it disintegrates, but then reforms as it pulls itself together by sheer will.

--Round 5
Khaul (93/100)
Farnguy (63/63)
Arfsnarf (60/60)
Nal (53/68, hasted)
Kang (2/56, guidance)
Mindartis (66/66, hunting White) / Mialee (14/39)
Red Zombie (-81 hp, +resistance (x4), +weakness(x1))
Yellow Zombie (-88 hp, +resistance(x4), -weakness(x1))
Green Zombie (-76 hp, +resistance(x3), +weakness(x1))
Blue Zombie (-66 hp, +resistance(x4), Recall: Religion)
Purple Zombie (-68 hp, +resistance(x1), -weakness(x1))
--Round 6
The Ascendant (-33 hp, +resistance(x1), sickened 1, 25 < AC <= 27, Recall: Religion)

Environmental: The dais is 20 feet high and requires a DC 16 Athletics check to Climb.

Okay, time to finish last zombie so we can focus...

◆◆◆ Cast a spell: force barrage (formerly magic missile) LIGHT BLUE
force damage LIGHT BLUE (3 shards): 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 1, 3) + 3 = 8

Facing the zombie, Khul sighs. He could spend all day running from one end of the battle to the other and back again, and not get in a single good swing of his hammer.

Standing firm he offers up a first blow on the Zombie.

"The bigger they be... the harder they be fallin."

strike: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11

Eyeing up his work, he swings a second time.
strike,MAP: 1d20 + 15 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 15 - 5 = 30
damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 6) + 4 = 17 (34!)

Then, whether or not the zombie remains on its feet, he dashes over toward the ascendant.

He points his hammer at the ascendant. "Yer next!"

* strike
* strike
* stride

if the zombie drops after the first hit, assuming it does hit, then move me another 20' close to the ascendant please. Ideally into a flanking position

Given one was dropped at -68, I suspect Arfsnarf took it out already.

Farnguy says to Kang. "No! Wow those burns are nasty..."

◆◆Heal L3 on Kang: 3d8 + 24 ⇒ (2, 8, 6) + 24 = 40 (Last l3 slot)
◆ Cast Guidance on Arfsnarf

The zombie absorbs the barrage of magically inclined projectiles of force, but to Arfsnarf's surprise, it still stands. The other one dropped at -68, with one resistance and one weakness applied. This one is now at -74 with five resistances applied - I don't know if it's a typo, but it is resistant to all damage, even force. As a matter of fact ...

Khaul takes a hammer and whacks the zombie, thinking that puts the zombie out of its misery. But it survives the first hit (!!!). Khaul's second hit completely shatters its body. Blue was hit with several smaller hits, and none were crits (two which there was a weakness) until the very end.

Farnguy heals Kang.

--Round 5
Khaul (93/100)
Farnguy (63/63)
Arfsnarf (60/60, guidance)
Nal (53/68, hasted)
Kang (42/56, guidance)
Mindartis (66/66, hunting White) / Mialee (14/39)
Red Zombie (-81 hp, +resistance (x4), +weakness(x1))
Yellow Zombie (-88 hp, +resistance(x4), -weakness(x1))
Green Zombie (-76 hp, +resistance(x3), +weakness(x1))
Blue Zombie (-119 hp, +resistance(x7))
Purple Zombie (-68 hp, +resistance(x1), -weakness(x1))
--Round 6
The Ascendant (-33 hp, +resistance(x1), sickened 1, 25 < AC <= 27, Recall: Religion)

Environmental: The dais is 20 feet high and requires a DC 16 Athletics check to Climb.

Mindartis shoots another couple of arrows at the Ascendant. He then commands Mialee to flank and attack it.

Longbow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Magical Piercing + Precision: 3d8 + 1 ⇒ (7, 7, 2) + 1 = 17

Longbow MAP: 1d20 + 14 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 14 - 5 = 11
Magical Piercing: 2d8 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + 1 = 9

Mialee Jaw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Piercing+Precision: 1d6 + 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + (6) + 2 = 11

◈Strike, ◈Strike, ◈Command Animal. Any healing on Mialee would be greatly appreciated.

Casting Guidance on herself, Nal leaps over the final fallen zombie and dashes to Kang's side. "Khaul! Flank 'im with me!" She tries to slice off a section of the Ascendant's flank while Khaul makes his move.

+1 Striking shortsword: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
Slashing damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6

◆ Guidance, ◆ Stride, ◆ Stride, ◆ Hasted Strike

Kang thanks Farnguy for the rescue, while he quickly withdraws from frontline combat, leaving that to those of the party more inclined for that.

◆ Stride (Hope no AoO)

Once in position, he starts chanting again and soon, releases a sickly green ray flying to the Ascendant.

◆◆ Cast Spell (Ray of Enfeeblement)

ray of enfeeblement, guidance: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 1 = 15

However, the ray flies overhead.

Mindartis lands one arrow on the Ascendant, but the other bounces off its leathery hide, as does Mialee's jaws.

Nal charges forward, her own guidance just enough to hit. You forgot to include guidance on your roll, AC 27 hits.

Kang scampers, and throws a ray of enfeeblement, which dissipates in the hellscape.

The Ascendant roars, and boils erupt on its skin as it begins to break apart. But not before sending a flurry of spiteful blows at 1d2 ⇒ 2 Nal, then Mialee.

Flaming Mace, sickened 1 vs Nal: 1d20 + 20 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 20 - 1 = 33
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 6) + 9 = 20 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2 plus Evil: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Crit, Nal is CN so no Evil.

Flaming Mace, sickened 1 vs Mialee, MAP: 1d20 + 20 - 1 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 20 - 1 - 5 = 23
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 5) + 9 = 18 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 3 plus Evil: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Hit, I assume Mialee's N, but it doesn't matter, since bludgeoning is enough.

Flaming Mace, sickened 1 vs Nal, MAP: 1d20 + 20 - 1 - 10 ⇒ (1) + 20 - 1 - 10 = 10
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 5) + 9 = 18 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4 plus Evil: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Miss.

--Round 6
Khaul (93/100)
Farnguy (63/63)
Arfsnarf (60/60)
Nal (9/68, hasted)
Kang (42/56)
Mindartis (66/66, hunting White) / Mialee (0/39, prone, dying 1)
Red Zombie (-81 hp, +resistance (x4), +weakness(x1))
Yellow Zombie (-88 hp, +resistance(x4), -weakness(x1))
Green Zombie (-76 hp, +resistance(x3), +weakness(x1))
Blue Zombie (-119 hp, +resistance(x7))
Purple Zombie (-68 hp, +resistance(x1), -weakness(x1))
--Round 7
The Ascendant (-56 hp, +resistance(x3), sickened 1, 25 < AC <= 27, Recall: Religion)

Environmental: The dais is 20 feet high and requires a DC 16 Athletics check to Climb.

Khaul uses his champions reaction.
"Think twice...Dehliana ...." he says.
"Looks where this sort of thing landed your grandfather."

Ascendant can choose between not hitting Nal, or becoming enfeeble-2 and having the damage on Nal reduced by 8. Note the enfeebled will reduced the second strikes to-hit and damage

He strides forward. "Come Myrsa, this is more your thing!" and strikes out at the horrid thing.

strike,flank: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 2 = 26
damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 = 12

* raise shield
* stride
* strike

For reaction, will either use shield block or glimpse of redemption against the first successful strike the ascendant makes next round.

Okay, lets try melting face again...

◆◆ Cast a spell: acid grip (formerly acid arrow) WHITE; Duration 1 minute
Acid damage: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8 and 1d6 persistent acid damage
A creature taking persistent damage from this spell takes a –10-foot status bonus to its Speeds

"Almost got them, Nal!" farnguy says.

◆ Stride
◆◆ Cast 2nd level heal on Nal heal: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (3, 6) + 16 = 25

Mialee Recovery: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Mindartis shoots another arrow at the Ascendant then rushes to Mialee's side.

Longbow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24 Let me hero point that one.
Longbow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Piercing+Precision: 3d8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 6) + 1 = 11

Ascendant can choose between not hitting Nal, or becoming enfeeble-2 and having the damage on Nal reduced by 8. Note the enfeebled will reduced the second strikes to-hit and damage

The Ascendant would choose to hit and be enfeebled 2. Nal actually gets 12 hp back - the champion's resistance affects each damage type separately, so it blocks 8 out of 40 of the bludgeoning, and 4 out of 4 of the fire. Second swing is still at Mialee, which is 21 to hit, and for 16 bludgeoning plus 3 fire, still enough to knock them out and put them at Dying 1.

---

Khaul shields himself and swings, baaarely hitting its sickened AC. AC 27!

Reflex: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25 vs DC 22

The Ascendant avoids most of the acid. It actually avoids it all since it's blocked by resistance.

Farnguy heals Nal.

Mindartis shoots an arrow, which looks like it's about to miss, and then curves around allies to hit the Ascendant. Firing an arrow and then Striding should be two actions, no?

--Round 6
Khaul (93/100, shield)
Farnguy (63/63)
Arfsnarf (60/60)
Nal (46/68, hasted)
Kang (42/56)
Mindartis (66/66, hunting White) / Mialee (0/39, prone, dying 1) 1 action?
Red Zombie (-81 hp, +resistance (x4), +weakness(x1))
Yellow Zombie (-88 hp, +resistance(x4), -weakness(x1))
Green Zombie (-76 hp, +resistance(x3), +weakness(x1))
Blue Zombie (-119 hp, +resistance(x7))
Purple Zombie (-68 hp, +resistance(x1), -weakness(x1))
--Round 7
The Ascendant (-83 hp, +resistance(x6), sickened 1, AC 27, Recall: Religion)

Environmental: The dais is 20 feet high and requires a DC 16 Athletics check to Climb.

Kang looks with some grim satisfaction as the Ascendant's body seems to be disintegrating. He starts casting a spell, to speed it on its way.

◆◆◆ Cast Spell (Magic Missile)

force: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) + 3 = 10

Oh right! Mindartis will bring out a lesser healing potion from the society.

"Thanks again, Farnguy!" Grimly, Nal hacks away at the Ascendant. It'd be lovely if he falls apart before hitting anyone else again.

+1 Striking shortsword, flank: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33
Slashing damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10
Sneak Attack damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

+1 Striking shortsword, flank, MAP: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Slashing damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 = 16
Sneak Attack damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

+1 Striking shortsword, flank, MAP: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Slashing damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13
Sneak Attack damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

◆ Strike, ◆ Strike, ◆ Strike

Kang sends a force barrage, and Nal slashes three times, hitting the Ascendant twice.

The Ascendant looks like it might only hold together for 6 more seconds or so. Still, it is unrepentant. It looks 1d2 ⇒ 1 Khaul in the eyes as it wildly swings its mace.

"To the last, I grapple with thee. Metaphorically speaking, of course, as I don't have Improved Grab."

Flaming Mace, sickened 1: 1d20 + 20 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 20 - 1 = 31
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 1) + 9 = 16 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4 plus Evil: 1d6 ⇒ 3
I assume Khaul uses Shield Block, this will give him a few more hit points but no reaction.

Turning to Nal, it continues, "From hell's heart, I stab at thee. Metaphorically speaking of course, as I'm dealing bludgeoning damage."

Flaming Mace, sickened 1, MAP: 1d20 + 20 - 1 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 20 - 1 - 5 = 18
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 1) + 9 = 13 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5 plus Evil: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Turning back to Khaul, it continues, "For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee. Again, metaphorically, as I'm about to disintegrate, not expire."

Flaming Mace, sickened 1, MAP: 1d20 + 20 - 1 - 10 ⇒ (12) + 20 - 1 - 10 = 21
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 6) + 9 = 16 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 1 plus Evil: 1d6 ⇒ 3

--Round 7
Khaul (78/100, shield -15 hp)
Farnguy (63/63)
Arfsnarf (60/60)
Nal (46/68, hasted)
Kang (42/56)
Mindartis (66/66, hunting White, potion) / Mialee (0/39, prone, dying 2)
Red Zombie (-81 hp, +resistance (x4), +weakness(x1))
Yellow Zombie (-88 hp, +resistance(x4), -weakness(x1))
Green Zombie (-76 hp, +resistance(x3), +weakness(x1))
Blue Zombie (-119 hp, +resistance(x7))
Purple Zombie (-68 hp, +resistance(x1), -weakness(x1))
--Round 8
The Ascendant (-127 hp, +resistance(x9), sickened 1, AC 27, Recall: Religion)

I'll give it until tomorrow just because I don't have time today, but that was the Ascendant's last turn - combat ends at the beginning of Round 8. Mialee is Dying, so we'll stay in initiative if they're not stabilized.

With hardness 11, I think Myrsa only takes 12 damage, not 15

"That's the trick. " says Khaul approvingly as the Ascendant focuses on him. "Shut up the dwarf with the big hammer, and truely it be said, a big mouth. Though that be normally said more about me cousin Rhule, rather than meself."

Turning his attention to his shield, he quickly adjusts its straps. "Don't yer be worrin yer pretty head young lass, I'll be putting the dents out of yer pretty face as soon as we be done with this here evidence of what a bad bloodline be lookin like."

Sadly his return blows are a little on the slow side.

strike,flank: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 2 = 21
strike,flank,MAP: 1d20 + 15 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 2 - 5 = 18

*clang* Such a blow. The shield almost winces, or maybe it is just Khaul rearranging her on his arm.

Arfsnarf, frustrated that the ascendant is still shrugging off his attempts to apply corrosion to it, takes Kang's lead and begins chipping away with more basic magic force. Those nearby can hear Arfsnarf grumbling in frustration.

◆◆◆ Cast a spell: force shards (formerly magic missile) WHITE
Force damage WHITE (3 shards): 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 4) + 3 = 15

His mood improves when he sees that the shards all pause just before the ascendant, turn and aim before speeding to impale themselves deep into its flesh.

Almost as if a mirror image, Kang concentrates ever so slightly, pulling forth arcane energy from his staff, then starts casting a spell identical to the goblin.

◇ Drain Bonded Object (L1: Magic Missile)
◆◆ Cast Spell (Magic Missile)

Force: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4, 4) + 3 = 12

Mindartis administers the healing potion on Mialee. They then move back a safe distance from the Ascendant.

Healing: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3) + 5 = 9

◈Interact, ◈Command Animal (◈Step, Stride), ◈Stride

It looks Khaul in the eyes as it wildly swings its mace.

"To the last, I grapple with thee. Metaphorically speaking, of course, as I don't have Improved Grab."
...

Turning to Nal, it continues, "From hell's heart, I stab at thee. Metaphorically speaking of course, as I'm dealing bludgeoning damage."

...

Turning back to Khaul, it continues, "For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee. Again, metaphorically, as I'm about to disintegrate, not expire."

"With such clarity could come repentance, you know." Nal replies dryly as she continues hacking away at the evil immortal-wannabe.

+1 Striking shortsword, flank: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
Slashing damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 = 13
Sneak Attack damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

+1 Striking shortsword, flank, MAP: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Slashing damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10
Sneak Attack damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

+1 Striking shortsword, flank, MAP: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Slashing damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6
Sneak Attack damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

But her heart's not in it.

◆ Strike, ◆ Strike, ◆ Strike

Khaul and Nal strike, and Kang and Arfsnarf magically missile. Mindartis heals Mialee.

--Round 7
Khaul (81/100, shield -12 hp)
Farnguy (63/63)
Arfsnarf (60/60)
Nal (46/68, hasted)
Kang (42/56)
Mindartis (66/66, hunting White, potion) / Mialee (9/39, wounded 1)
Red Zombie (-81 hp, +resistance (x4), +weakness(x1))
Yellow Zombie (-88 hp, +resistance(x4), -weakness(x1))
Green Zombie (-76 hp, +resistance(x3), +weakness(x1))
Blue Zombie (-119 hp, +resistance(x7))
Purple Zombie (-68 hp, +resistance(x1), -weakness(x1))
--Round 8
The Ascendant (-188 hp, +resistance(x10), sickened 1, AC 27, Recall: Religion)

Just FYI, the resistance is 7. The Ascendant has taken -118 hp damage, and is sitting at 47/165. I'm going to assume Farnguy can't deal enough damage to destroy it.

As soon as Farnguy acts, The Ascendant's mortal body can’t contain the powerful entity that animates it, and its physical form disintegrates with a resounding scream. Linneus’s essence diffuses back into the trading post, spent but not destroyed.

End of Combat!

However, by outlasting Linneus' consciousness, the Pathfinders gain enough time to seal the artifact without further complications. As soon as the Covetous Flame is sealed in the chest, the trading post begins to crumble. Everyone remaining in the trading post flees.

As the sun rises over the ruins of Devil’s Rest, the survivors gather to take stock of their injuries and mourn their losses. One of the Pathfinders notices a flash of red beating wings against the dawn sky as Zirzip zooms away to enjoy his newfound freedom.

Maeri, who passed the night in the stable tending her faithful horses, surveys the destruction with a stoic expression and remarks, “I reckon we’d best head back to Nerosyan.”

If the Pathfinders invite any of the survivors to share their return journey, the NPCs accept enthusiastically, and Maeri grumbles about overworking her animals.

In Nerosyan, the Pathfinders reunite with Venture-Captain Jorsal of Lauterbury to report their findings. Jorsal solemnly listens to the report and commends them for their resourcefulness.

Jorsal summons a page to bear the chest with the Covetous Flame away for more permanent containment. Despite the destruction of the trading post, the purification of the haunted crossroads impresses the Farheaven Clan, members of the Vigilant Seal faction, and other groups dedicated to eradicating corruption across Golarion. As word spreads, the Pathfinders’ success is certain to inspire new alliances and cow potential enemies.

End of scenario!

"Well.. that was quite the adventure..." Farnguy says. "Farnguy hope Zirzip now go do good things!"

Thanks for running! Fun scenario!

"More likely you'll find me quaffing a pint of water than Zirzip doing aught but evil." mutters Khaul.

Thanks for the game everyone!

I hope we never see that imp again...

Woah, this is cool. I've never come this close to exhausting my spells in a scenario.

Kang looks on as the trading post collapses on itself, faintly nodding to himself with a faint smile on his face, pleased to have done his part.

"... um, but ale is made with water..."

"Farnguy hope Zirzip now go do good things!"

"I hope we never see that imp again..."

Giving Farnguy an inscrutable look, Nal dryly remarks: "Hope springs eternal. ... I share Arfsnarf's."

"More likely you'll find me quaffing a pint of water than Zirzip doing aught but evil."

"... um, but ale is made with water..."

"Yes, but the whole is more than the sum of its parts. And I'm willing to expound on that subject over multiple mugs of ale. I'm sure my logic will improve with each one. Who's with me?"

Woah, this is cool. I've never come this close to exhausting my spells in a scenario.

Same :) Both focus points, and all slots but a 1st and a 2nd (!!)