But Quinoline is no fool, neither this is her first rodeo, she moves sideways and dodges the strike. Then she tosses first bomb at Yellow then at red. Crit hit yellow -21, red miss -7
FOrt save DC29:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
The bad guy withstands the effects of the bomb.
Karando moves and raises his shield Would you mind moving yourself on the map?
Dr. Thurston devise a strategem but is not happy with the result, then he strikes his hammer hitting twice out of his three strikes Yellow -28
Lazarus still up
★★★ Onyx Repository Round 2
Party Conditions: None Terrain: Onyx Repository Battlemap
────────── BEFORE YOUR TURN: ──────────
Quinoline: Will save DC30 Hobbs: Will save DC30 Liam: Will save DC30
M Goblin | Wizard 10 | ◆◇↺ | HP 96/96| AC 27(28 w/shield) | F +17 R +19 W +16 | Perception +13 Darkvision |hero points 0/3| Resistances Fire 5 Void 1 | Speed 25 (35) |2/5 Versatile Vials | Focus 1/1 staff charges 0/5 | Active Conditions: Tailwind |
will save DC 30 vs slowed:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
Looks like Hobbes is slowed 1 again.
Hobbs sobs but perseveres.
He fires off a bolt of force at Quinoline's attacker and tosses in a bottled lightning for good measure.
damage-force vs yellow:2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 2 = 9
quick bomber-bottled lightning vs yellow:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31 damage, electrical:2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9+2 splash to yellow, Quinoline, Lazarus and white. If Quinoline or Lazarus decline to be affected per PFS PvP rules I'll instead toss a moderate acid flask at Marcien.
If yellow is hit then he is flat footed until the start of my next turn.
Male Human Inventor 10 | HP 128/128 | AC 29/31 | F+18 R+16 W+16, +2 circ to saves vs spells that target him while Shield Raised; slashing resist 5 cold and fire resist 5/7 Void resist 1| Perc +13 (Initiative +15) | Shield Hardness 9 HP 76/76 | Speed 30 ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Defend| Active Conditions: None
Ah, good. The enemies have come to him. Although with Kerando so close...
Recovering his wits, Liam keeps his shield up before fiddling with his armor. It only takes a moment, but it does require him to take his eyes off of his foes.
"Hey, I designed this myself," he says, as most of his gizmos buzz to life, "Great minds, you know. Though I admit the gnomes' name for it is better. But mine is special--let me show you what it can do!"
He snaps the weapon at the possibly-illusory Marcien.
◆ Raise Shield
◆ Overdrive (this has Manipulate) Crafting DC 23:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27 Success. Liam's cold and fire resistance increases and he gains a bonus to damage rolls.
◆ Strike White +1 striking ghost touch cold iron flickmace:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26 for bludgeoning damage:2d6 + 11 ⇒ (4, 6) + 11 = 21
NG male human (skilled) champion (redeemer) 10 l HP 104/147 | AC 31 (33 with Shield Raised) | F +20 R +19 W +19 Juggernaut| Perc +16| Resist Slashing 3 speed 20 ft | focus 3/3| Hero 3 | Active Conditions:
I'll take the AoO on red; Shield Block to protect Liam. (Reduces damage to 3, Shield takes 3). I think my slowed is over, if not ignore my second attack.
Reactions: (I have Quick Shield Block, so I get an extra reaction to Shield Block. My shield also has its own reaction that it uses to block damage to adjacent allies. Sorry!)
-Shield Block if I'm attacked (Martyr's Shield (Hardness 12, HP 117/120, BT 60))
-Shield Block if an adjacent ally is attacked
-Glimpse of Redemption if someone within 15 ft. is attacked
-AoO if Something provokes and I have a reaction left
"You can do it, Hobbsy! Just push forward with your fingers as you throw, like a knuckleball!"
With her foe already off-guard, she'll just go for damage on Yellow. If Yellow goes down, she'll throw a bottled lightning at Red.
◆ Quick Alchemy
◇ Sticky Bomb
◆ Moderate Alchemist's Fire, Item:1d20 + 19 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 19 + 1 = 28 Fire:2d8 ⇒ (8, 2) = 10 plus 7 splash fire plus 7 persistent fire
◆ Moderate Alchemist's Fire, Item, MAP:1d20 + 19 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 19 + 1 - 5 = 32 Fire:2d8 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 plus 7 splash fire plus 7 persistent fire
In case the first one drops Yellow Electricity:2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 plus 7 splash electricity plus flat-footed
Edit: Just realized Quinoline has to decide up front what to Quick Craft, so it'll be two alchemist's fires, she can't decide after she throws the first.
M Elf Investigator 9 | HP 96/96 | AC 26 | F+15, R+16, W+17 (+1 w/ bravo) | Perc +18 (Init +20 & win ties) | Exploration: Search | Spd: 40' | Leads: none | Hero: 1 | Conditions: none
After dodging Marcien's bullet, Dr. Lazarus shakes an elven finger and mutters, "Tsk tsk. Not today, my dear boy." Noticing Quinoline preparing a bomb, he asks, "Dear lady, if you would allow me the opportunity to move out of the way ..." Hopefully, Quinoline doesn't mind delaying for Lazarus...
He studies his foe, the subject of his lead who just shot at him, and looks for an opening.
Devise a Stratagem w/ Known Weakness vs Marcien:1d20 ⇒ 15(Roll is used for subsequent attack roll.)
Feeling confident, the Doctor carefully steps away from the nearest guard, and flings his hammer, twice in succession at Marcien.
Ugh, ok, made an update to Hobbs and QUinoline HPs ;)
As red walks around Karando, he strikes with his machette cutting deep. Crit red -26
Karando protect Liam from the damage and keeps striking but he only hits once. Miss and hit red -13
Lazarus devise, moves and sends his hammer twice at Marcien but he hits only once. Marcine -25
Fangor moves after and heals him then he sends an arrow at Marcien the Martian. Doc +20 Marcien -17 and efneebled 1
Quinoline throws her first bomb and one of the agents falls to the ground burining. She throws her second bomb at another agent. Yellow hit and dead, Red -13 and burning 7
Male Human Inventor 10 | HP 128/128 | AC 29/31 | F+18 R+16 W+16, +2 circ to saves vs spells that target him while Shield Raised; slashing resist 5 cold and fire resist 5/7 Void resist 1| Perc +13 (Initiative +15) | Shield Hardness 9 HP 76/76 | Speed 30 ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Defend| Active Conditions: None
Liam steps further into the room to have a clearer shot. He flicks his mace first at the injured thug, then as it snaps back to him at the remaining shadow.
◆ Stride
◆ Strike Red Cold Iron Flickmace:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37 for bludgeoning damage:2d6 + 11 ⇒ (3, 5) + 11 = 19
◆ Strike Black Cold Iron Flickmace (MAP, Sweep):1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19 for bludgeoning damage:2d6 + 11 ⇒ (2, 5) + 11 = 18
M Elf Investigator 9 | HP 96/96 | AC 26 | F+15, R+16, W+17 (+1 w/ bravo) | Perc +18 (Init +20 & win ties) | Exploration: Search | Spd: 40' | Leads: none | Hero: 1 | Conditions: none
When Fangor provides some quick in-battle healing, the good Doctor smiles, "Why, thank you my dear boy. If I can return the favor, rest assured I shall."
The investigator continues to study the movements of Marcien, looking for an opening in his defenses.
Devise a Stratagem vs Marcien:1d20 ⇒ 15(Roll is used for subsequent attack roll.)
Spying an opening in his defenses, Lazarus warns, "My dear Mr. Blackros, your time here won't be long. You do have a lovely museum. I shall think of you when I frequent it." Realizing Marcien's gun is causing the most trouble, Lazarus moves in to engage in melee (sticking close to the walls to avoid possible Reactive Strike).
She takes another bottle and throws it. If Red goes down with the first hit, it will be bottled lightning vs Marcien, if Red is still up, an acid flask vs Red.
NG male human (skilled) champion (redeemer) 10 l HP 104/147 | AC 31 (33 with Shield Raised) | F +20 R +19 W +19 Juggernaut| Perc +16| Resist Slashing 3 speed 20 ft | focus 3/3| Hero 3 | Active Conditions:
Karando will use Glimpse on the shadow that attacks Hobbs, reducing the damage to 3.
Karando raises his shield and slices once more at the red agent.
If my first attack happens to take out red, I'd Stride up next to the shadow.
Reactions: (I have Quick Shield Block, so I get an extra reaction to Shield Block. My shield also has its own reaction that it uses to block damage to adjacent allies. Sorry!)
-Shield Block if I'm attacked (Martyr's Shield (Hardness 12, HP 117/120, BT 60))
-Shield Block if an adjacent ally is attacked
-Glimpse of Redemption if someone within 15 ft. is attacked
-AoO if Something provokes and I have a reaction left
Quinoline throws bombs at the last agent, and both of them make them an easier target to Kerando who took him down as easy as one would break an egg. At the same time combined attacks of Fangor and Doctor Lazarus were needed to take down Marcien. Lying there he yells "I give up!"
The remaining shadow turns to dust.
The massive door to the vault begins to grind open. You believe you have close to 3 full rounds to open. Aslynn’s voice shrieks aloud in rage, and Sarnia’s voice addresses the your minds once more.
I’ve managed to hold Aslynn off. I’m sorry, Marcien. I must draw on your power.” Marcien, slumped on the ground, shows no sign of movement. "Sleep, my son. This nightmare will be over soon. Now, Pathfinders, go! Stop Arisept so I can make my move before Aslynn regains control!"
Each one of you have 3 round of activity before the door open and you enter another encounter, use them well!
★★★ Onyx Repository Round 3
Party Conditions: None Terrain: Onyx Repository Battlemap
────────── BEFORE YOUR TURN: ──────────
Quinoline: Will save DC30 Hobbs: Will save DC30 Liam: Will save DC30
NG male human (skilled) champion (redeemer) 10 l HP 104/147 | AC 31 (33 with Shield Raised) | F +20 R +19 W +19 Juggernaut| Perc +16| Resist Slashing 3 speed 20 ft | focus 3/3| Hero 3 | Active Conditions:
Karando pulls a twisting twig of a wand and casts longstrider on himself, then readies his sword and shield.
Male Human Inventor 10 | HP 128/128 | AC 29/31 | F+18 R+16 W+16, +2 circ to saves vs spells that target him while Shield Raised; slashing resist 5 cold and fire resist 5/7 Void resist 1| Perc +13 (Initiative +15) | Shield Hardness 9 HP 76/76 | Speed 30 ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Defend| Active Conditions: None
"Oh, thanks Fangor."
Liam frowns at the slowly-opening door. "Hmph." A little advanced warning doesn't hurt, but his gadgets are already winding down. The delay isn't helpful if he doesn't have anything useful to do with the time.
Wait, does he?
He glances at his allies still suffering the effects of Marcien's spell. "Sorry, I can heal injuries decently well, but there's nothing I can do about that."
As for his own injuries... better to use a potion. He's confident is healing device will work, but sometimes it doesn't work twice. Best to save it when he has the potion to spare.
And might as well try to kick things into high gear.
A jet of steam issues from a vent on Liam's shoulder. "It's supposed to do that!" Liam says happily as he moves to engage, "I think."
He makes mental note about the implication that Marcien's mother is now magically draining energy out of him. It says a lot about how he ended up like this, and threatens to raise feelings of sympathy.
But really, "Don't trust either of them," seems the only reasonable conclusion.
Round 1
◆ Swap weapon for healing potion
◆ drink potion healing:3d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 8, 8) + 10 = 34 Oh dang. I only needed to roll anything other than three 1s. Never gonna get that when it would be useful.
◆ Overdrive Crafting (DC 23):1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25 Success. Which has no effect since I'm already in Overdrive. 2/10 rounds.
Round 2
◆ Draw weapon
◆ Overdrive Crafting (DC 23):1d20 + 20 ⇒ (16) + 20 = 36 There we go. Now in critical overdrive. Doesn't reset duration, though: 3/10 rounds
◆ Raise Shield. In case we got it wrong and the door opens early?
M Elf Investigator 9 | HP 96/96 | AC 26 | F+15, R+16, W+17 (+1 w/ bravo) | Perc +18 (Init +20 & win ties) | Exploration: Search | Spd: 40' | Leads: none | Hero: 1 | Conditions: none
When Marcien surrenders, Dr. Lazarus looks relieved, "You chose ... wisely, my dear boy," and ceases his attacks. The Doctor is about to tend to his own wounds, when Fangor casts a group heal. "Thanks my boy!"
[Round 1]
After Sarnia projects, "Stop Arisept", the Doctor calls out, "Praytell, who is this Arisept?" ◆◆ Activate Brooch of Inspiration to recall info about Arisept.
(1/day: Roll twice and use the better of 2 rolls for Recall Knowledge using Lore) using Loremaster Lore at +16 for the most appropriate Lore.
◆ Activate Bracelet of Dashing for a +10 status bonus to speed for 1 minute.
[Round 2]
Standing next to Quinoline, Dr. Lazarus gladly accepts her offer, "Why yes, dear lady, I wouldn't mind a spot of your Bravo's Brew. Most kind." ◆ Interact (take potion from Quinoline)
◆ Interact (drink Bravo's Brew)
◆ Interact (prepare Dueling Cape)
[Round 3] ◆ Raise Dueling Cape for +1 AC (until start of next turn).
◆◆ Ready (Trigger: seeing Arisept. Action: strike w/ throwing hammer)
Male Human Inventor 10 | HP 128/128 | AC 29/31 | F+18 R+16 W+16, +2 circ to saves vs spells that target him while Shield Raised; slashing resist 5 cold and fire resist 5/7 Void resist 1| Perc +13 (Initiative +15) | Shield Hardness 9 HP 76/76 | Speed 30 ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Defend| Active Conditions: None
"He's Aslyn's son who's plundering the vaults. At least, that's what Sarnia said a few minutes ago. Or the voice claiming to be her, anyway. It's probably true, but our evidence is insubstantial."
Doctor recalls about Arisept, he recalls it to be one of the most powerful children of Aslynn, as many of it's children capable of casting arcane spells but also a potent fighter, he believes that fortitude could be his weakest point.
This chamber’s vaulted ceiling rises up nearly a hundred feet, with four terraced levels lining the walls to support individual niches that hold and catalog the Onyx Alliance’s most valuable prizes from centuries of acquisition. The vaults floors and shelves are mostly empty, with some items scattered in a disorganized sprawl. Several bodies are strewn on the floor— fetchlings, humans, bugbears, and many others. The wall’s surfaces glitter with the inscribed runes of wards to prevent intrusion and divination alike from all those hoping to plunder the vault’s riches. A massive rift in the north wall pulses with billowing shadows, leading to some dark, unknown place. A semi-corporeal sailing vessel hovers in the rift, half inside the vault, and half concealed in shadows. Reddish-purple lightning arcs along massive metal coils affixed to either side of the hull, maintaining some sort of equilibrium between the ship and the portal of shadows.
Between you and the ship stands a tiefling human accopanied by 3 oddly flying creatures.
M Elf Investigator 9 | HP 96/96 | AC 26 | F+15, R+16, W+17 (+1 w/ bravo) | Perc +18 (Init +20 & win ties) | Exploration: Search | Spd: 40' | Leads: none | Hero: 1 | Conditions: none
With the enemies so far away, Dr. Lazarus will not use his previously readied Strike action.
As the gates open, Dr. Lazarus is lecturing in his usual pompous manner, "As I was saying, my colleagues, Arisept is a powerful child of Aslynn, a fighter and a caster." He adds, "If it helps, he has weak intestinal fortitude."
Upon seeing the tiefling, "In all likelihood, the horned one is Arisept. You're welcome." He peers around the corner to study him.
Devise a Stratagem w/ Known Weakness, vs Arisept:1d20 ⇒ 18(Roll is used for subsequent attack roll.) Known Weakness provides a free Recall Knowledge check (Loremaster Lore+16) If he gets an additional question, how about "special attacks"? If crit success on RK, Lazarus and all allies get a +1 circ bonus to their next attack roll.
Seeing an opening beneath the creatures flying overhead, Dr. Lazarus strides into the room, and hurls his hammer from range at Arisept.
Male Human Inventor 10 | HP 128/128 | AC 29/31 | F+18 R+16 W+16, +2 circ to saves vs spells that target him while Shield Raised; slashing resist 5 cold and fire resist 5/7 Void resist 1| Perc +13 (Initiative +15) | Shield Hardness 9 HP 76/76 | Speed 30 ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Defend| Active Conditions: None
Liam enters the room and looks at the changeling--tiefling? Too far away. And that outfit. He's... unarmored.
Shifting to the side for a better shot, Liam unleashes the energy stored in his armor towards Arisept.
There's a loud BANG and something important-looking blasts off along with the bolt of lightning. "Ah, hot!" But Liam's armor is built to protect against heat for exactly that reason. Too bad it's lost most of its steam...
◆ Stride
◆◆ Unstable Megavolt. The 60-foot line hits Green and Black. They can make a DC 24 basic Reflex save against electricity damage:3d12 + 1 ⇒ (11, 3, 5) + 1 = 20 Stability flat check:1d20 ⇒ 1 Ouch. Critical failure means Liam can't use Unstable actions again until he takes 10 minutes to reset his armor, and he also deals himself 7 fire damage. With fire resist 5 that leaves 2 damage.
Readied Strike vs Green
↺ Bottled Lightning, 3rd range increment:1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 19 - 4 = 21 Electricity:2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 plus 7 splash electricity plus flat-footed
7 splash electricity on a miss but not critical miss
Will, Bravo's:1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 17 + 2 = 34 vs DC 30
Quinoline hurls a bomb reflexively, but then decides to wait until they're closer.
Fangor sends missiles of fire, one hits the flying figure, which is struck but seems a bit translucent and less impacted than expected. Hit green -18 and crit Arisept -36
GM screen:
RK:1d20 ⇒ 1
Doctor believes that Arisept is able to strike through many enemies standing in line with a single strike.
Doc moves and throws his hammer that bonks Arisept in his head. Hit -23
Fangor Crit -44 and miss
Liam hit -19 and miss
Doc crit -36 and hit -15
Fangor, liam and Doc please give me fort save DC26 for: Endless Nightmare (curse, emotion, enchantment, fear, mental, occult) on fail => fatigued 1
Three semi-transluctent beeings fly towards Fangor, Liam and Doctor respectively, all three strike in unison their long tendrills going through their armors striking on their souls themselves. The strikes fills their bodies with cold and despair.
Arisept waves his hand and a ball of fire flies towards Quinoline, Hobbs and Kerando.
Party Conditions: None Terrain: Onyx Repository Battlemap
────────── BEFORE YOUR TURN: ──────────
Liam: Fort save DC26 Lazarus: 2 x Fort save DC26 Quinoline: Will save DC30, reflex save DC30 vs 23 fire dmg Fangor: Fort save DC26 Hobbs: Will save DC30, reflex save DC30 vs 23 fire dmg Kerando: reflex save DC30 vs 23 fire dmg
Male Human Inventor 10 | HP 128/128 | AC 29/31 | F+18 R+16 W+16, +2 circ to saves vs spells that target him while Shield Raised; slashing resist 5 cold and fire resist 5/7 Void resist 1| Perc +13 (Initiative +15) | Shield Hardness 9 HP 76/76 | Speed 30 ft | Hero Points 1 | Exploration: Defend| Active Conditions: None
Liam has negative resistance 1 from the resonant power of the aeon stone in his wayfinder. But he also dealt himself 2 damage, so he should have 1 hp fewer.
Fort:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
NG male human (skilled) champion (redeemer) 10 l HP 104/147 | AC 31 (33 with Shield Raised) | F +20 R +19 W +19 Juggernaut| Perc +16| Resist Slashing 3 speed 20 ft | focus 3/3| Hero 3 | Active Conditions:
Reflex (Bulwark):1d20 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 3 = 21
Karando takes the fireball to the face, raises his shield and takes a long stride into combat, flanking the green creature.
Reactions: (I have Quick Shield Block, so I get an extra reaction to Shield Block. My shield also has its own reaction that it uses to block damage to adjacent allies. Sorry!)
-Shield Block if I'm attacked (Martyr's Shield (Hardness 12, HP 117/120, BT 60))
-Shield Block if an adjacent ally is attacked
-Glimpse of Redemption if someone within 15 ft. is attacked
-AoO if Something provokes and I have a reaction left
M Goblin | Wizard 10 | ◆◇↺ | HP 96/96| AC 27(28 w/shield) | F +17 R +19 W +16 | Perception +13 Darkvision |hero points 0/3| Resistances Fire 5 Void 1 | Speed 25 (35) |2/5 Versatile Vials | Focus 1/1 staff charges 0/5 | Active Conditions: Tailwind |
So the way I read crushing despair even though Hobbs made his save vs slow this round, he is still sad and still must save vs slow at the start of his turn for the next two turns. Is that correct?
NG male human (skilled) champion (redeemer) 10 l HP 104/147 | AC 31 (33 with Shield Raised) | F +20 R +19 W +19 Juggernaut| Perc +16| Resist Slashing 3 speed 20 ft | focus 3/3| Hero 3 | Active Conditions:
