Outpost VIII - Dacilane Academy's Delightful Disaster (Inactive)

Game Master ChesterCopperpot

"Only a pair of old eyes, sorry. If the foci are not here, maybe there is some kind of arcane study somewhere. Let's search all the rooms. Was there another floor in this building?" Alexandrios gives his thoughts.

"Does anyone have the ability to spot magical objects?"

Jackie shrugs. "I just hit stuff." I've got a +3 Religion, but that's about it in terms of helpful stuff.

"I am not shure I can do that..." Griphook says sheepishly.

I do not have Detect Magic, but we can try Identify Magic.

I suggest exploring. There's a lot of magic bopping around right now anyway, so that might not even be a reliable clue. Don't forget that Tels and Zim are still wandering around!

Ma'elo looks to his team, "We need to continue looking. We also need to look after the little ones. Who's doing what? I'll search for these focus."

Ka'elen nods, "I'll go catch up with Tels and keep an eye out for these foci"

Griphook nods in agreement. He then follows Vim to see what the goblin is up to. "I will follow Vim."

"Aren't all other students already back in the hall? As they seem to draw these strange events to them, we can all go to get them back." Alexandrios says and follows the others.

Ma'elo begins searching in the areas that have yet to be searched. Token moved

Sorry for the delay, folks. Got crushed with some writing and work deadlines. Could you move your characters on the map to where you are heading?

Ma'elo continues to hunt through the lower floor of the lodge, and in the northeast corner he finds an armory. Weapon racks, suits of armor, and racks of steel shields on display stands line the walls of this well-stocked armory. Several weapons are laid out on the table, along with whetstones and oil clothes.

The room is deserted and quiet.

"we should get the students watching out for these as well... I will head back to the main room and try to recruit their aid"

Tels and Vim are examining the room’s equipment in the room with interest as Ka'elen enters. They look up and exclaim in surprise: "Hey, it's one of the chaperones!"

It's clear that they can see the Ka'elen in the mirror, though their forms are indistinct and shadowy. Vim asks, "Where's everyone else? Could you show off some moves? This looks like the only place that we can see you!"

If you gather the group, you can demonstrate Pathfinder combat techniques by attempting Athletics checks, Strikes, or spell attack rolls.

Ka'elen interpretive dances in front of the mirror for Tels and Vim. He's attempting to communicate this: "Gather all of the students here so we can explain what's going on and the plan"

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

He then calls out to Griphook, "Would you go and gather the rest of the pathfinders and bring them here?"

Ok, apparently Ka'elen is a dancer now!

Griphook nods and goes to gather other Pathfinders.

"I wanna show you the elf danching." he urges them to join him.

Ma'elo relays that he had found nothing yet as he is retrieved. Once back at the room with the mirror he takes the opportunity to show his combat technique.

Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Jackie takes the opportunity to show off her own combat skills, demonstrating how to throw a proper punch.

Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Griphook, once back, also shows off by magically throwing a pillow to hit a chair.
Telekinetic Projectile Spell Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Alexandrios mixes some ingredients and throws the resulting vial at the same chair Griphook hit.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

The vial flies between the chair legs, and liquid spills around. "Well, it might have hit a humanoid... at least I remembered to make it a healing one, or we'd have holes in the floor from the acid."

Tels and Vim mutter appreciatively at the displays of Pathfinder prowess. As attacks span the room, ripples travel across the giant mirror on the wall. Like fish emerging from a pond, multicolored monsters emerge from the mirror, looking very unfriendly!

Luckily, it doesn't seem like Tels and Vim are in any danger. They don't even seem to see the new arrivals!

~+~Combat Round 1~+~
Ma'elo
Alexandrios
Red
Blue
Jackie
Griphook
Ka'elen
Na'ilith

Bold may act

Map

"Elena, Quicksilver!" Alexandrios tells her rat-wife, who springs into action. Alexandrios himself mixes some sparkling ingredients onto a vial, and tosses it at the nearest, bluer, creature. He mixes some more, into an empty vial and throws it at the same target.

◆ Command familiar
◆ Quick Alchemy Lesser Bottled Lightning, Quick Bomber Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13 Damage (electricity): 1d6 ⇒ 3 +1 splash
◆ Quick Alchemy Versatile vial, Quick Bomber Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 - 5 = 8 Damage (acid): 1d6 ⇒ 4 +1 splash

I was hoping to put it off-guard with the Bottled Lightning, but that's a bit low roll. But it would hit the wall so splash applies?

Elena also pulls a vial and some reagents, these glistening gray, and mixes a potion, which she then pours into Alexandrios' mouth.

◆ Quick Alchemy (Lesser Quicksilver Mutagen)
◆ Apply potion to Alexandrios

Ma'elo rushes over soon after the bombs splash. Daggers solidify from wispy shadows in each hand as he runs. He dips around and then stabs at the creature (blue).

Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
P+Sp: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9

Strike: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 4 = 9
P+Sp: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7

◆ Stride
◇ Draw
◇ Draw
◆ Strike
◆ Strike

Will use Nimble Dodge the first time I am attacked by an attack that has no MAP

Yes, splash always applies as long as you don't critically miss!
The shattering vial of lightning splashes against the worm, and the creature sizzles. Its flesh ripples and takes on the white-blue glow of a lightning bolt. The second attack against it goes far wide, not splashing the creature.

Ma'elo rushes the worm and slices at it, scoring a hit. In return, the creature floats into Ma'elo's space and lashes out at the elf with its tail.

tail: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 for slashing: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Ma'elo dodges, but the tail still manages to hit him, making him feel extremely strange.
A creature hit by the worm’s tail Strike is stupefied 1 for 1 round (stupefied 2 on a critical hit). A successful DC 18 Will save negates.

The creature follows up with a bite, knocking Ma'elo unconcious!
bite: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 5 = 24 for piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Meanwhile, the red creature flies over to attack Jackie.
tail: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 for slashing: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
A creature hit by the worm’s tail Strike is stupefied 1 for 1 round (stupefied 2 on a critical hit). A successful DC 16 Will save negates.
jaws: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 5 = 20 for slashing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Before Your Turn: Will Saves - Ma'elo & Jackie
~+~Combat Round 1~+~
Ma'elo (Dying 1, Will save)
Alexandrios
Red
Blue (-10)
Jackie (-12, Will save)
Griphook
Ka'elen
Na'ilith

~+~Combat Round 2~+~
Ma'elo
Alexandrios

Bold may act

Map

Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Jackie draws her hatchet and swings, drawing an arc of flame in the air. She raises her shield, hoping to block continued blows.

◇ Shift Immanence - Titan's Breaker
◆ Draw
◆ Hatchet, Red: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13, 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 = 7
◆ Raise Shield

With a flick of his composer staff, Griphooks sends soothing heal to Maelo.
◆◆ Soothe (Rank 1) – Soothe Healing: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 HP to target and +2 status bonus to saves vs mental effects

"Don't let that hurt our friend!"

He then raises the same staff to bolster his allies' defenses!
◆ Rallying Anthem (+1 status bonus to AC, saving throws, and resistance 1 vs physical damage for 1 rd)

Na'ilath invokes their sheath creating a hatchet in their hand. They move forward to blue and spell strikes weaving the gauging claw cantrip into the blow.

◆Stride
◆◆Spellstrike - Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 Magical S+Sp+P+persistent bleed: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 + (5, 3) + 2 = 20

Ka'elen strides forward and strikes blue twice with his Fauchard.

◆Stride
◆Strike: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Slashing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 + 1 Spirit (3 if lower than half health)
◆Strike: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 5 = 11 Slashing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 + 1 Spirit (3 if lower than half health)

Alexandrios moves to the middle of the room to reach everyone, then mixes yet another vial, and throws it at Jackie. The liquid flows into her wounds and binds them close.

◆ Stride
◆ Quick Alchemy (Create versatile vial)
◆ Interact to throw as heal. Heal Jackie: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Hope everyone had a nice weekend! Ma'elo is up

Ma'elo gasps a breath of air as the healing magic closes all of his wounds. He rolls back and then pushes off with his hands, bringing him to his feet. He then swings at the creature as a dagger coalesces from shadow into his clenched hand.

◆ Stand
◆ Step
◆ Strike

Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
P+Sp: 1d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 10

Jackie shakes off any effects from the creature, but fails to hit it. Griphooks rallies the intrepid pathfinders and heals Ma'elo, bringing him back into action!

Na'ilith closes on the creatures, but they squirm out of the way. Ka'elen also misses his assault. Alexandrios splashes a bit of healing on Ma'elo, who just misses the blue worm!

Meanwhile, the strange flesh of the creatures seems to mend together a bit on its own. The red creature snaps at Jackie, and the blue creature advances on Ka'elen.

Red Vs. Jackie
jaws: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 for piercing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
jaws: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 9 - 5 = 10 for piercing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Jackie, will you shield brock to stay up?

Red Vs. Ka'elen
jaws: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 for piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
jaws: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 5 = 26 for piercing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Sorry guys, these dice are red hot! The second worm will Fly to Alexandrios after taking down poor Ka'elen

Before Your Turn: Remember Courageous Anthem!
~+~Combat Round 2~+~
Ma'elo (+2 vs mental)
Alexandrios
Red
Blue (-9)
Jackie (-12, -8?)
Griphook
Na'ilith

~+~Combat Round 3~+~
Ma'elo
Alexandrios
Ka'elen (Dying 2)

Bold may act

Map

"Oh, no! Not another friend down!" Griphook points his staff at Ka'elen to provide soothing healing to the fighter.
◆◆ Soothe (Rank 1) – Soothe Healing: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 HP to target and +2 status bonus to saves vs mental effects

He continues to raise the same staff to bolster his allies' defenses with lingering effect!
Level-based DC Performance to Lingering Composition: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 1 = 30 w Virtuosic Performer (Crit Success, 4 rd of CA; Success, 3 rd of CoCA; Failure, 1 rd of CA, FP not spent)
◇ Lingering Composition
◆ Rallying Anthem (+1 status bonus to AC, saving throws, and resistance 1 vs physical damage for 1 rd)

"Ka!" Ma'elo shouts as his brother is mauled by the tiny creature. He rushes over to the other side of the creature and swings with both daggers as his brother stirs from the healing.

◆ Stride
◆ Strike
◆ Strike

Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
P+Sp+Precision: 1d4 + 4 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 3 + (3) = 12

Strike: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 4 = 16
P+Sp+Precision: 1d4 + 4 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 + (1) = 12

Will use Nimble Dodge the first time I am attacked by an attack that has no MAP

Alexandrios throws together yet another vial, and administers it to Ka'elen.

He steps away from the worm to get a bit of safety.

◆ Quick alchemy, create vial
◆ Apply vial Heal Ka'elen: 1d6 ⇒ 3
◆ Step

Na'ilath pulls the shadows around him dropping into arcane cascade before striking at blue twice.

◆Activate Arcane Cascade
◆Strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Slashing+Spirit+Force: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 8 (+1 spirit +2 force if flat footed)
◆Strike: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Slashing+Spirit+Force: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 9 (+1 spirit +2 force if flat footed)

Ka'elen returning back from death's door due to his friend's healing stands and grabs his fauchard. He furiously strikes at Red.

◆Stand
◆Draw fauchard
◆Strike: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 for Slashing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 + 1 Spirit (3 if lower than half health)

Griphook heals his friend and sends a bolstering song lingering in the air (Crit Success).

With the worm hovering next to his brother, Ma'elo is able to get a slash into it.

Na'ilith strikes down the blue worm after channeling his magic.
Want to redo your third action?

Alexandrios gets the fallen Ka'elen a bit more healing before the fighter gets up and ...
Ka'elen: You weren't near red, and blue is down. Want to retcon your third action?

Before Your Turn: Jackie: Shield Block? Remember Rallying Anthem! (4/4)
~+~Combat Round 2~+~
Ma'elo (+2 vs mental)
Alexandrios
Red
Blue
Jackie (-12, -8?)
Griphook
Na'ilith

~+~Combat Round 3~+~
Ma'elo
Alexandrios
Ka'elen (-5, wounded 1)

Bold may act

Map

With [i]rallying anthem, wouldn't that attack have missed? My AC is 20 with the shield raised. If not, I'll shield block.

Jackie blocks most of the blow with her shield but is looking pretty beat up, so she brings her hatchet as hard as she can down on the creature, making an arc of fire in the air.

◆◆ Fracture Mountains: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12, 2d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5, 6) + 4 + 4 = 19
◆ Raise Shield
Shield block if hit

Sorry, I didn't notice the switch to rallying anthem last round. It would have been a miss.

The red worm continues to swim eratically in Jackie's square and tries to take a nibble of him.
Fly, Strike, Strike
The creature connects once, but Jackie counters with his shield.

Red Vs. Jackie
jaws: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 for piercing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
jaws: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 4 = 22 for piercing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Before Your Turn: Remember Rallying Anthem! (3/4)
~+~Combat Round 3~+~
Ma'elo (+2 vs mental)
Alexandrios
Red
Blue
Jackie (-12)
Griphook
Na'ilith

~+~Combat Round 4~+~
Ma'elo
Alexandrios
Ka'elen (-5, wounded 1)

Bold may act

Map

Griphook flips an unattended book towards Red to knock it out.
Telekinetic Projectile Spell Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 vs Red
Spell Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 6) = 10 B damage

◆◆ Telekinetic Projectile

He then raises his magical shield just in case it retaliates at him.
◆ Shield (+1 circumstance bonus to AC)

That crit will do it!

"Oh, wow!" Tels comments. "From what we could see, that was quite the battle. Wait until we tell everyone else about your moves!"

Vim is speechless with admiration, but Tels tries to hand your reflection a fancy and expensive looking sword through the mirror, and it actually works! He lets go of the sword with a gasp, and it falls into your phase of reality.

When Tels presses his hand against the mirror, it seems to have returned to solid glass.

"Thanks again, Pathfinders," Vim finally finds her voice. "We're going back to the main hall."

Ma'elo looks apologetically at Ka and Jackie, "I apologize, I do not have a healers kit."

Alexandrios mixes another elixir. "I have some reagents for common elixirs, and if we let the previous ones settle a bit even for those experimental ones. Hmm, there must be something I can use around here... maybe those creatures have interesting organs, and of course there's the kitchen", he starts talking as he looks around, the elixir still in his hand.

Elena stares unapprovingly at Alexandrios as he seems lost in his thoughts, snatches the elixir off his hand, then runs to Jackie and applies it to her.

Minor Elixir of Life: 1d6 ⇒ 6 To Jackie

In 10 minutes Alexandrios and Elena have 'gathered ingredients', kind of alchemist's focus. Also the chirurgeon instant free vials have a 10 min cooldown. So, time optimized will heal more then, or if we anyway decide to rest 30 min can make 4 more minor heals right now and gather ingredients three times.

Griphook refocuses and follows the students to the main hall.

Na'ilath also refocuses and asks "Does anyone know anything about this sword? Might it be one of the things we are looking for?"

Ma'elo takes the long way back to the main hall, double checking that all first floor rooms have been gone through. He ends up in what looks like a conference room. Ma'elo will search this room.

Like the rest of the building, the conference room is deserted. Sheets of notes litter the table, one of which seems very interesting to Ma'elo.

In Case of Planar Emergency
Reminder! Arcanists from the Grand Lodge have warded the entire grounds with a Material Failsafe ritual in order to contain possible damage from extraplanar anomalies related to the Maze of the Open Road. Triggering the protections of the ritual is a straightforward process, but requires the following focus items:
• A pitcher of water
• A steel shield
• A large lodestone

Focus items may need to be activated as many as three times to firmly re-anchor the area to the Material Plane.

A handwritten scrawl in the margin notes: “I have stored the lodestone in my quarters so it will not be misplaced. ~A.J.”

"We should look for thoshe focushesh!" Griphook suggests. "But where can we find them? And where ish J'sh quartersh?" he asks himself.

"Hopefully the shtudentsh know!"