GM qstor's Emerald Spire 7 & 8

Game Master Qstor

"Which plane is it?" asks Riltar with curiosity.

Bidding the giant farewell, Yroh moves to open the next door.

Inside you see the devil and two morlocks.

"Thank you for the trinkets before. Now you die!"

combat

Pathfinders are up

"Then we shall take them back from your corpse!" Yroh summons another ally behind the mistress, ready to flank!

Riltar casts an intensified shocking grasp then moves towards the devil.

Intensified Shocking Grasp via Spellstrike, Swift Action to spend last 2 pts. of Arcane Pool to switch to shocking burst

Spellstrike Atk, +2 Keen Shocking Burst Adamantine Rapier, Intensified Shocking Grasp, Flank: 1d20 + 16 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 3 + 2 = 30
adamantine magic piercing dmg: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
intensified shocking grasp, electricity dmg: 9d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 6, 5, 2, 3, 3, 4, 2) = 35
shocking burst, electricity dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Riltar casts an intensified shocking grasp then moves towards the devil.

It's a devil - you'll probably need an SR check for your spell.

Likely that she just engaged up in close combat range, so I'm rolling with that (since I don't see her on the map).

29 Steps decides that she needs some instruction on what walking the Path of Ultimate Enlightenment is all about, opting to deliver her lesson in 3 easy steps.

Flurry 1 - Flurry 2 - Ki Pool Strike
All while fighting defensively (-2 Attack for +2 AC)
Note that DEbilitating Strike: Bewildered kicks in to drop her AC by -2 (by -4 for 29 Steps' further attacks)

Gang Up Flanking Flurry Strike 1: 1d20 + 15 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 4 - 2 = 23
Fan attack with Sneak damage with DR/10 already factored in: 1d3 + 5 + 4d6 - 10 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (3, 4, 4, 2) - 10 = 10

Gang Up Flanking Flurry Strike 2: 1d20 + 15 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 4 - 2 = 34
Fan attack with Sneak damage with DR/10 already factored in: 1d3 + 5 + 4d6 - 10 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (4, 5, 2, 2) - 10 = 11

Gang Up Flanking Ki Strike: 1d20 + 15 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 4 - 2 = 34
Fan attack with Sneak damage with DR/10 already factored in: 1d3 + 5 + 4d6 - 10 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (6, 4, 3, 2) - 10 = 12

Gang Up Flanking Secondary Strike: 1d20 + 10 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 4 - 2 = 16
Fan attack with Sneak damage with DR/10 already factored in: 1d3 + 5 + 4d6 - 10 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (2, 1, 5, 5) - 10 = 11

4 Hits means 29 Steps takes 3 instances of the Mistress' Barbed Defense
Barbed Defense x4 vs 29 Steps: 4d8 + 24 ⇒ (8, 5, 4, 7) + 24 = 48

Patros lashes out twice.

using targeted strike to knock her prone

attack1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 191d8 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 7 = 21
attack2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 301d8 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 7 = 19

crit: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 192d8 + 18 ⇒ (1, 4) + 18 = 23

He then readies to fend off any attacks.have combat reflexes...will roll three p/r

p/r: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 201d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 291d8 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 7 = 24
p/r: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 351d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 171d8 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 7 = 22
p/r: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 201d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 271d8 + 9 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 7 = 20

crit: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 362d8 + 18 ⇒ (1, 1) + 18 = 20

yep please make an SR check

The two morlocks near the devil look onward and wait.

SR check for spell: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

d20+9

The SR check fails.

everyone that hits the devil takes

barbs: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

The devil steps and casts a spell

damage if good half if neutral: 5d8 ⇒ (3, 3, 6, 4, 5) = 21

DC 18 Will

The two morlocks in the back clap.

damage devil 34

pathfinders are up again

sorry Muddy goes before the devil

Will Save DC 18: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

5 damage with the successful save.

Will Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Yroh blesses the arms of his companions!

Casting Bless.

Riltar carries on.

Intensified Shocking Grasp via Spellstrike, Spell Combat, Bless

Spellstrike Atk, +2 Keen Shocking Burst Adamantine Rapier, Intensified Shocking Grasp, Flank: 1d20 + 16 + 3 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 3 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 36
adamantine magic piercing dmg: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
intensified shocking grasp, electricity dmg: 9d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 2, 3, 3, 1, 2, 2, 1) = 23
SR check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
shocking burst, electricity dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 2

1st Atk, +2 Keen Shocking Burst Adamantine Rapier, Flank: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 16 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 34
adamantine magic piercing dmg: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
SR check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
shocking burst, electricity dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 1

2nd Atk, +2 Keen Shocking Burst Adamantine Rapier, Flank: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 27
adamantine magic piercing dmg: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
SR check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
shocking burst, electricity dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 5

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GM 4-star reroll on SR check:
SR reroll: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 4 = 33

Spellstrike Atk, CRIT CONFIRM, CRIT PERFECTION: 1d20 + 16 + 3 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 3 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 4 = 39
adamantine magic piercing dmg: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
intensified shocking grasp, electricity dmg: 9d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 6, 2, 6, 4, 4, 5, 1) = 37
shocking burst, electricity dmg: 1d10 ⇒ 8

1st Atk, CRIT CONFIRM, CRIT PERFECTION: 1d20 + 16 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 4 = 41
adamantine magic piercing dmg: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
shocking burst, electricity dmg: 1d10 ⇒ 9

2nd Atk, CRIT CONFIRM, CRIT PERFECTION: 1d20 + 11 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 4 = 35
adamantine magic piercing dmg: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
shocking burst, electricity dmg: 1d10 ⇒ 10

Riltar carries on.

If all hits are good to go:

I'm waiting til Muddy gets his 1st turn before committing to another typing fest.

"Gack!" Muddy croaks in shock as the creature turns against the group.

"Gimme shiny stones back!"

Muddy hops back a bit (5' step), quickly assesses the devil's anatomy (Study Target, swift action), and unleashes a barrage of arrows...

All attacks & damage include Studied Target bonus.
+1 Comp. Longbow, deadly aim, rapid shot & PBS: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 27
cold-iron arrow: 1d6 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 16
sneak?: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 4) = 9

+1 Comp. Longbow, deadly aim, rapid shot & PBS: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 15
cold-iron arrow: 1d6 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 17
sneak?: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 3) = 12

+1 Comp. Longbow, deadly aim, rapid shot & PBS: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 18
cold-iron arrow: 1d6 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 16
sneak?: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 5) = 10

Improved Precise Shot:
Your ranged attacks ignore the AC bonus granted to targets by anything less than total cover, and the miss chance granted to targets by anything less than total concealment. Total cover and total concealment provide their normal benefits against your ranged attacks.

will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

remember the devil is prone...i'll wait to see what happened after all that damage...

Will Riltar vs Unholy Blight: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Muddy's shots miss but with luck Riltar moves and finishes off the devil. The party has no problem finishing off the morlocks. It finishes exploring the level. Returning to Absalom you deliver your report about the strange spire to Valsin.

the end.

Would you like to delve into dark mysteries? To learn what secrets lay hidden in the forgotten archives. To seek what lies beyond the Veil? Ask me how. says the card that 29 Steps offers to each PC during their journey back to Absalom.

Basically, he's trying to recruit people to the ranks of the Dark Archives. The cost would be 1 Prestige per PC level (1/3 the normal cost).
He trying to check boxes in his Dark Archiev faction journal.