Corba Recalls: The big one has a once a day healing spell for the little ones. And the little ones can be worn by the big one, which would then allow damage to be shared among them (big one hurt, little one(s) take half).
The group backtracks, searching frantically for another way out. There is none and they end up on the other side of the chamber looking in at the same situation.
There should reasonably be some sort of Shoanti command code to bypass these guardians or some sort of item that allows safe passage, but you were given neither of those. Since the scenario doesn't list any method to bypass them I have to conclude you aren't allowed to do so.
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Regarding the length of the scenario, you have faced four encounters and have one remaining. In my experience most scenarios have about four encounters. One of the haunts that you have already faced was a 'time optional' encounter that would have been skipped if the group was close to the 'in person' four hour mark. We are just past the three month mark for this scenario, which is about normal for my groups' pace due to my work schedule preventing a higher posting rate. That speed is why I no longer run PbP convention games or specials as those are usually limited to two months.
No one stepped in to engage them in the room. As I mentioned we weren’t in initiative. Now with that knowledge in place, make another plan and try to execute it. We shall see what happens. You can certainly move back to the other side to try to bait them to chase. Or split up to use both sides to your benefit.
M Human CORE Wizard/4 HP 23/23 AC16/T 12/FF 14 Fort +3/Ref +4/ Will +4 Init +4 Perc -1|Sense Motive -1|Active conditions: none
"All right, I have an idea. I'm not thrilled with it, but..." He shrugs. "...it's the best I can come up with. There are a couple of ways we can do this...one of us has to go back to the other entrance to that room, while the rest of us stay here. Whoever it is has to be fast. I could use my amulet to cast expeditious retreat, or Lini could ride Droogami, or Corba could ride her dog. Anyway, whoever goes over steps into the room, and if the guardians follow them the rest of us slip out the door. In the meantime, the decoy runs back around to here and exits the tomb. Once they're out, we close the door and fix it with the stone. How does that sound?"
Sounds like a decent consensus. Position yourselves for the plan please. I would recommend not being in plain sight through the bottom doorway or a distraction from the other doorway probably won’t do much. Handle Animal Skill is usually used to command summoned eagles.
Female Human Core Sorcerer 5 Init+2 HP 27/27 AC 12 (16 MA)/T12 (16 MA)/FF10 (14 MA) F+3 R+4 W+4 Perc+0 Spd30 HeavFire 7/7
Spells Used:
L1:3/7 L2 0/4
CLW Wand 40
Desynthia hides herself from the construct, and starts casting her summoning spell. Her hair color varies between golden and silvery as she calls forth the eagles.
Using a Summon Monster II to summon 1d3 ⇒ 1 eagles
I’ll give everyone about a day (minimum 15-20 hrs before I can post again) to update their positions before I post the results of the eagle summoning and handle animal attempt.
Desynthia summons a gorgeous celestial eagle to her side. It preens in goodness and beauty. She begins explaining clearly what to do. It cocks its head as if listening, definitely giving the impression that it is intently listening.
And then it flies into the room and attacks the enemies.
It is an untrained summoned animal. DC 25 to push it to do anything other than attack your enemies.
The eagle poofs out of existence and then the wolves charge into the fray, the first one biting Des and the second one trying to slide through the group to end up behind them, but fails (no AoO provoked, special ability).
Force Bite:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 for Force:1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Acro Through Des Square vs CMD +5:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Round 1: Death to the Tomb Looters!
Buffs: NA
Red
Yellow
Green
Bobbie
Corba
Lini
Des (-8 HP)
Salvio
Iladora
M Human CORE Wizard/4 HP 23/23 AC16/T 12/FF 14 Fort +3/Ref +4/ Will +4 Init +4 Perc -1|Sense Motive -1|Active conditions: none
Salvio gives a small eep! as he realizes how close he is to the enemy, taking a short step back and casting a spell. Twin force darts slam into the spirit wolf.
Botting Des to at least take a five foot step back away from the wolf. She can still take her action, just no more moving. And per discussion Des did not get hit. She was attacked, but it missed. Also botting Lini.
The iconic druid steps back as well, summoning a flaming sphere onto the wolf. Huzzah!
Ghost Wolf Reflex:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
The wolf annoyingly slips to the side of the sphere.
Iladora and Bobbie move in and swing HARD, but miss. The floor is not a fan of the attacks, but says nothing.
Corba/Rocky and Des are up. Droo will attack if space is made for him.
M Human CORE Wizard/4 HP 23/23 AC16/T 12/FF 14 Fort +3/Ref +4/ Will +4 Init +4 Perc -1|Sense Motive -1|Active conditions: none
As if the use of the spell had cleared his mind, Salvio remembers something. It couldn't be that easy, could it? It can't hurt to try.... He calls out "May your spirit guide you!"
Salvio's hopes are dashed as the phrase doesn't seem to do anything or slow down the constructs.
It was a great idea though!
Botting
Corba has Rocky step back and begins an inspiring tale about pathfinders bravely surviving a cowardly attack from unknowing automatons. She adds that the pathfinders tried really hard to avoid fighting and definitely didn't do any more damage to the sepulcher.
Move, IC, load crossbow probably.
Des blesses the group! Who even knew she could do that. Crazy. Everyone feels doubly inspired.
Iladora takes a chomp. The second wolf tries to rush past her, but fails.
Acro vs. CMD +5:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Round 2: Death to the Tomb Looters!
Buffs: Inspire Courage, Bless (net +2 to hit, +1 to damage, +1 to saves vs. fear & charm)
Red
Yellow (-18 HP)
Green
Bobbie
Corba & Rocky
Lini & Droo
Des (can't move until cage or large warden destroyed)
Salvio
Iladora (-7 HP)
F Human (CORE) Fighter (5) HP 49/49, AC 23/ T 13 / FF 20 / Saves: Fort +8 , Ref +6, Will +7 (/+8 against fear)/ Perception +1, Ini +3
The good thing about being a warrior is, once you've got a sword in your hand and an obstacle standing in front of you, every problem looks like it's got an easy solution.
Bobbie swiftly moves to Desynthia's side, and brings her enchanted blade down on the makeshift cage. 5ft step
Power Attack:1d20 + 8 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 + 2 = 12 Damage:1d8 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 3 + 4 + 1 = 11Damn the Dice God is not with me today!
Female Human Core Sorcerer 5 Init+2 HP 27/27 AC 12 (16 MA)/T12 (16 MA)/FF10 (14 MA) F+3 R+4 W+4 Perc+0 Spd30 HeavFire 7/7
Spells Used:
L1:3/7 L2 0/4
CLW Wand 40
I'm not at risk, Bobbie, thanks, unlike the rest of you. I'm in a safe place, so to speak. I can even cast spells, and, as it's the only think I can do...This one should be useful to you.
Cast Bull strenght on Bobbie.Concentration check if needed:1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 4 = 24
Bobbie's blade bounces off the edge of a hard bone, failing to bring any force down upon the cage (miss, even with Bull's Strength).
Desynthia reaches a hand through a tiny gap in the cage and touches her paffie friend, enlarging her muscles!
Round 2: Death to the Tomb Looters!
Buffs: Inspire Courage, Bless (net +2 to hit, +1 to damage, +1 to saves vs. fear & charm)
Red
Yellow (-18 HP)
Green
Bobbie (Bull's Strength)
Corba & Rocky
Lini & Droo
Des (can't move until cage or large warden destroyed)
Salvio
Iladora (-7 HP)
M Human CORE Wizard/4 HP 23/23 AC16/T 12/FF 14 Fort +3/Ref +4/ Will +4 Init +4 Perc -1|Sense Motive -1|Active conditions: none
"Desynthia, if I remember right that cage might start squeezing you. Here, have some help getting out." The wizard casts another spell, making Desynthia's body slippery.
Salvio wisely recognizes the dangers to Des and oils her all up!
Iladora takes a huge hack at the ghost spirit wolf in front of her, cleaving it in two. With a surprised yelp it disappears.
I PM'd Corba. If no response by tomorrow I will bot her with Lini.
Round 2: Death to the Tomb Looters!
Buffs: Inspire Courage, Bless (net +2 to hit, +1 to damage, +1 to saves vs. fear & charm)
Red
Yellow (-43 HP & Gone)
Green
Bobbie (Bull's Strength)
Corba & Rocky
Lini & Droo
Des (greased, +10 vs. Grapple, can't move until cage or large warden destroyed)
Salvio
Iladora (-7 HP)
#2-15: Shades of Ice - Part I: Written in Blood (CORE) Female NG Halfling Bard 4 | HP 27/27 | Riding dog HP 13/13 | AC 18 T 13 FF 16 | CMB 2, CMD 14 | F: +5, R: +8, W: +5 (+2 vs. Fear) | Init +2 | Perc +7 | SM +16 | Speed 20ft (40ft on riding dog)
Corba keeps her performance up. (free action)
She then draws her longsword and brings it down on the cage.
Corba as she expects, fails to hit hard enough to do anything other than rattle her arm (miss). Rocky yips at the bone cage, hoping it will toss a nice piece of itself for him to fetch.
Lini moves her flame orb over into the next wolf's path.
Reflex:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
It dodges, like a jerk. The druidess points at the bones and says 'sick em', Droo goes to town.
With some success, but the cage remains. The cage around Des tries to grab on again!
Grapple vs. CMD + 10:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
It grabs... THEN SLIPS OFF CAUSE SHE IS A GREASED UP SORCERESS!!! (Please tip your wizard when you exit the ride.) The last spirit wolf steps up and bites at Iladora twice.
Round 3: Death to the Tomb Looters!
Buffs: Inspire Courage, Bless (net +2 to hit, +1 to damage, +1 to saves vs. fear & charm)
Red (Cage 1 -5 HP)
Green
Bobbie (Bull's Strength)
Corba & Rocky
Lini & Droo
Des (Cage 2 -0 HP, greased, +10 vs. Grapple, can't go anywhere till cage or big guy destroyed but can act normally this round)
Salvio
Iladora (-16 HP)
#2-15: Shades of Ice - Part I: Written in Blood (CORE) Female NG Halfling Bard 4 | HP 27/27 | Riding dog HP 13/13 | AC 18 T 13 FF 16 | CMB 2, CMD 14 | F: +5, R: +8, W: +5 (+2 vs. Fear) | Init +2 | Perc +7 | SM +16 | Speed 20ft (40ft on riding dog)
Corba keeps her performance up. (free action)
She then grabs her healing stick (move action) and guides her riding dog towards the wounded Iladora.
In combat send in Droo to attack. Lini will hang back and cast Flaming Sphere and Produce Flame.If the creature is resistant to fire then summon.
| HP 35/35 | AC 16 T 13 FF 15|BAB: +3 CMB +0 CMD 12|F +8 R +3 W +8 , +5 vs Poison,+4 vs Fey,+2 vs Illusions,+1 Will if Droogami is within 30'|INIT +1| PER +12 low light vision SM+3|Speed 30'|
Corba helps Iladora feel better about her wounds. Iladora feels better, but still not quite good enough to hit that darn second wolf. Bobbie shares her pain, also missing it.
Wolf dodge fire:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
More fire IS good, but only if it burns stuff that needs burned.
Droogami tears into the spirit wolf, hitting twice. Chunks of whatever it is made of are torn off it, but it remains standing at the end of the onslaught.
(No DR on wolf, crit succeeded, trip failed)
Salvio drills the spirit wolf with a solid spell attack, soaking it with acid.
I applied both rounds of acid to the creature's HP since you all will act again right after it goes.
Des starts summoning super eagles! Getting the incantations really perfect this time she brings three friends to the party.
Place them anywhere you legally can, they appear at the start of your turn.
The big thing keeps trying to beat down the empty cage in the other room.
Round 4: Death to the Tomb Looters!
Buffs: Inspire Courage, Bless (net +2 to hit, +1 to damage, +1 to saves vs. fear & charm)
Red (Cage 1 -5 HP)
Green (-29 HP)
Bobbie (Bull's Strength)
Corba & Rocky
Lini & Droo
Des (Cage 2 -0 HP, greased, +10 vs. Grapple, can't go anywhere till cage or big guy destroyed but can act normally this round)
Three Eagles
Salvio
Iladora (-9 HP)
Bobbie misses her strike again. She looks at her sword suspiciously, gotta be something wrong with it.
Salvio doesn't miss with his pointy shooty death shot thing, drilling the creature solidly. It still stands though.
(I added two extra acid damage from PBS and IC from your last turn's spell)
From the CRB FAQ:
When it comes to modifiers that affect weapon damage rolls, or simply “damage rolls” (such as the bonus on damage rolls from Point-Blank Shot, inspire courage, and smite evil), special abilities that deal damage on a successful attack roll, apply them on hit point damage only, and only once per casting or use, rather than once per attack. For instance, if a spell or special ability launched a dozen different ranged attacks simultaneously, only one (of the user’s choice) would receive bonus damage. This doesn’t apply on area effects with the rare potential for extraneous attack rolls, like fireball. However, there is a category of abilities that deserve a special note: Abilities like Arcane Strike that specifically enhance a character’s weapon or weapons themselves never apply to special abilities (with the exception of special abilities like the warlock’s mystic bolts that specifically call out that Arcane Strike applies).
Round 4: Death to the Tomb Looters!
Buffs: Inspire Courage, Bless (net +2 to hit, +1 to damage, +1 to saves vs. fear & charm)
Red (Cage 1 -5 HP)
Green (-37 HP)
Bobbie (Bull's Strength)
Corba & Rocky
Lini & Droo
Des (Cage 2 -0 HP, greased, +10 vs. Grapple, can't go anywhere till cage or big guy destroyed but can act normally this round)
Three Eagles
Salvio
Iladora (-9 HP)
#2-15: Shades of Ice - Part I: Written in Blood (CORE) Female NG Halfling Bard 4 | HP 27/27 | Riding dog HP 13/13 | AC 18 T 13 FF 16 | CMB 2, CMD 14 | F: +5, R: +8, W: +5 (+2 vs. Fear) | Init +2 | Perc +7 | SM +16 | Speed 20ft (40ft on riding dog)
Corba keeps her performance up. (free action) She then uses her healing stick on Iladora again.
Iladora's new found health clicks as she chops with perfect precision, cleaving the remaining guardian spirit wolf in two.
Round 4: Death to the Tomb Looters!
Buffs: Inspire Courage, Bless (net +2 to hit, +1 to damage, +1 to saves vs. fear & charm)
Red (Cage 1 -5 HP)
Green (Super Dead)
Bobbie (Bull's Strength)
Corba & Rocky
Lini & Droo
Des (Cage 2 -0 HP, greased, +10 vs. Grapple, can't go anywhere till cage or big guy destroyed but can act normally this round)
Three Eagles
Salvio
Iladora (-0 HP. Move Action Remaining if you want it)
Bold May Act! The flaming sphere won't trigger unless someone moves into its square AND stays there. Moving past won't trigger it.
In combat send in Droo to attack. Lini will hang back and cast Flaming Sphere and Produce Flame.If the creature is resistant to fire then summon.
| HP 35/35 | AC 16 T 13 FF 15|BAB: +3 CMB +0 CMD 12|F +8 R +3 W +8 , +5 vs Poison,+4 vs Fey,+2 vs Illusions,+1 Will if Droogami is within 30'|INIT +1| PER +12 low light vision SM+3|Speed 30'|
Point of clarification: The monster in the room is not caged. He 'shoots' cages, but is limited to shooting two at a time. He caged up Des's first eagle, which then got destroyed. Then caged up Des. He has been beating on the first cage so he can destroy it, absorb it and shoot another at one of you all. Otherwise he doesn't have any ranged attacks and you all are... at range.
The large magical construct of bone, sinew and skulls appears completely immune to the flaming sphere as it rolls up in his business. It then winks out, having been summoned for four rounds.
The first one takes a soft hit and then misses with its beak attack. The second misses with its beak attack and the third... also misses with its beak attack (they don't get full attacks after moving).
Des squirms but there isn't any way to wriggle through the cage.
With no wolves and now melee threats, the big thing unleashes multiple attacks at the feathery fiends around it.
Still only winging the first eagle (damn its rolls are horrid!)
The cage again tries to grapple Des.
Grapple vs CMD 24:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
And FINALLY grabbing the greasy sorceress, bites her!
BPS:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Round 5: Death to the Tomb Looters!
Buffs: Inspire Courage, Bless (net +2 to hit, +1 to damage, +1 to saves vs. fear & charm)
Red (Cage 1 -5 HP)
Bobbie (Bull's Strength)
Corba & Rocky
Lini & Droo
Des (-7 HP, GRAPPLED & can't move till cage or big guy destroyed, Cage 2 -0 HP, greased > +10 vs. or to escape Grapple)
Three Eagles (Eagle 1 -5 HP)
Salvio
Iladora
Bold May Act!
Grappled:
Grappled: A grappled creature is restrained by a creature, trap, or effect. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. A grappled character who attempts to cast a spell or use a spell-like ability must make a concentration check (DC 10 + grappler’s CMB + spell level, see Concentration), or lose the spell. Grappled creatures cannot make attacks of opportunity.
A grappled creature cannot use Stealth to hide from the creature grappling it, even if a special ability, such as hide in plain sight, would normally allow it to do so. If a grappled creature becomes invisible, through a spell or other ability, it gains a +2 circumstance bonus on its CMD to avoid being grappled, but receives no other benefit.
M Human CORE Wizard/4 HP 23/23 AC16/T 12/FF 14 Fort +3/Ref +4/ Will +4 Init +4 Perc -1|Sense Motive -1|Active conditions: none
Salvio slips by the bard and dog to where he can see the remaining enemy, then casts a spell. A cloud of gleaming flecks fills the air around the construct, coating it thoroughly.
Casting glitterdust on it; DC 18 Will save or blinded.
The warden is quite sparkly, but otherwise not bothered.
Round 5: Death to the Tomb Looters!
Buffs: Inspire Courage, Bless (net +2 to hit, +1 to damage, +1 to saves vs. fear & charm)
Red (Cage 1 -5 HP)
Bobbie (Bull's Strength)
Corba & Rocky
Lini & Droo
Des (-7 HP, GRAPPLED & can't move till cage or big guy destroyed, Cage 2 -0 HP, greased > +10 vs. or to escape Grapple)
Three Eagles (Eagle 1 -5 HP)
Salvio
Iladora
Bold May Act!
Grappled:
Grappled: A grappled creature is restrained by a creature, trap, or effect. Grappled creatures cannot move and take a –4 penalty to Dexterity. A grappled creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and combat maneuver checks, except those made to grapple or escape a grapple. In addition, grappled creatures can take no action that requires two hands to perform. A grappled character who attempts to cast a spell or use a spell-like ability must make a concentration check (DC 10 + grappler’s CMB + spell level, see Concentration), or lose the spell. Grappled creatures cannot make attacks of opportunity.
A grappled creature cannot use Stealth to hide from the creature grappling it, even if a special ability, such as hide in plain sight, would normally allow it to do so. If a grappled creature becomes invisible, through a spell or other ability, it gains a +2 circumstance bonus on its CMD to avoid being grappled, but receives no other benefit.
