[PFS1] Redelia's Betrayal in the Bones (Inactive)

Game Master Redelia

"Indeed" the Hellknight replies, stepping up confidently, "Omrax, my noble and righteous friend - this is one for me, I will examine this likely heresy and you will not be tainted by it".

Svetlana examines the scroll...

Svetlana speaks abyssal.

"I can help with the translations or deciphering if you need aid. I also speak Abyssal, although I surmise, not as well as you can." Galandaor says to Svetlana.

"The language of my forebears, and the language of my enemy" she offers in an almost cordial tone "What fresh heresies have they brought us to expunge today?"

The scroll contains aa ritual of transformation that enables a powerful mortal cultist to attain a true demonic form through numerous rites.

There is something particularly suspicious here, though.

You can make a knowledge check (planes, arcana, or religion) to find out the rest. Anyone who knows Abyssal can try the check; if no one who knows Abyssal succeeds, the others can try, but there will be a penalty for needing translation.

Actually, Galandaro can't fail that check, even on a 1.

With Svetlana and Galandaro putting their heads together, they realize that the ritual requires the sacrifice of a trusted mortal ally.

Helgar shrugs as he is accustomed to the cost of dark rituals.

"Grotesque" Svetlana pulls a face laden with judgment as she stares at the scroll like it was found stuck to her boot "The scroll contains aa ritual of transformation that enables a powerful mortal cultist to attain a true demonic form through numerous rites, the ritual requires the sacrifice of a trusted mortal ally" She informs eeveryone dryly "So not only would you become soething abhorent, you'd be an absolite traitor too - how unhinged would one have to be to even consider such a thing?"

"This is not the path for you, choose a better path"

Kahwen shivers as he hears what the scroll contains, his feathers rippling up and down his body before settling back into place.

"Can we destroy it, Companions?" he asks Svetlana and Galandaro. "Such a thing should not exist to tempt the innocent or empower the wicked."

Unless people are in strong disagreement - Svetlanas intent is to step back through the door they all just came through and toss it in the 'lake of magma' behind us - should solve the destruction problem

"Quite right, this scroll must be destroyed - even its existence is a blight"

Omrax nods. Aye, it shall be destroyed. There is no moral reason to allow it to continue to exist.

Omrax is happy to destroy it if the magma plan fails.

"I agree that it is a rather disturbing ritual... but from a purely academic standpoint it is really quit ingenious. They way the ritual bends and blends different energy sources is a marvel that could be studied and modified for good and not evil- and hey I wasn't done reading that and where are you taking it and now you threw in in the magma...umm... I guess we move on then..."

Muhlia turns pale at your revelation. It's quite clear to her who was going to be the sacrifice...

She asks you what she can do to try to climb out of the mess she's made of her life. You've passed the diplomacy checks thoroughly enough that she will leave if you suggest it, or help you fight against Thurl

"If you are well enough then perhaps you should escape this place. It has not been good for you here and you seem ill equipped at the present time to continue forward into danger. It is never too late to change ones ways. I recommend reading the elven philosopher-mage Aerendyl Iliralei's tome 'Internal Struggles and the Concept of Free Will'. It should help you on your way to making a change. You can find it at the Blackros Library in Absalom."

she would just be a non combatant we would feel compelled to protect and what occurs if she turns on us at a critical moment. Let her go after she divulges everything she knows we may face going forward.

Kahwen rests his hand on her shoulder. "When someone betrays you, it is easy to believe it is your fault, when, in fact, they are in the wrong. I believe that you have suffered enough at Thurl's hands. If you can make your way out alone, we will see that he is dealt with properly," he assures Muhlia.

"Indeed, go find something productive to do - and do not wander that path again. Nothing good ever comes of it"

"But... I want a chance to help stop Thurl..."

If you choose to take her with you, she would definitely not be a non-combatant; she would be at least as adept at combat as many of you. I just wanted to make sure you have the information your character would in making this decision. She looks sneaky and stabby.

Svetlana takes on a slightly enigmatic look "Hmmm perhaps your path to redemption might lay that way, do you at least have the tools for the task with you?"

Kahwen pauses at the intensity of Muhlia's protest.

"If you feel you must and if you believe you can aid us, I will not stand in your way and welcome another companion," the tengu rogue says, looking questioningly at the team that came with him.

Galandaro looks at the other members of the team to see if any of them can detect lies or sense some sort of motive for this desire to get revenge
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27

If he feels that she is sincere enough in her motives then he won't stop her from her desired mission.

Discloure: Svetlana can absolutely go down the path of Detecting lies etc, but shes happy to see how this plays out - either this person will have their great salvation, or Svetlana will happily feed her to the magma if she turns out to be a demon-loving monster beast

Helgar nods.

”Come with us then.”

The priest examines the woman’s motives.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

Omrax raises an eyebrow

” To travel with us could be perilous. We may face dangers beyond thy reckoning.“

When in doubt, I may force my enemies to surrender,
but I am responsible for their lives.

"As you humans say, 'The more the merrier'. I don't mind her traveling with us."

Somewhat skeptical, Jaervahn will keep a close eye on the woman.

Galandaro gets the sense she's seeking redemption rather than revenge. Some sort of attempt to set right at least part of what she did wrong in the past, probably.

Satisfied, the group moves on and through an empty room.

Muhlia whispers to you that Thurl, and probably an evil minion or two, is to be expected to be in the next room.

Chance for any last minute buffs or other preparations. When you are ready, please move your tokens to just in front of the door. One of you can also put Muhlia wherever you want her to be.

Omrax nods to the whisper and calls forth a spirit to divine bond with his longsword.

adding +2 and keen

He waits for the others then prepares to enter the next room.

Helgar takes advantage of the warning to prepare himself for the next battle. With a few words a divine shield springs around him and with a couple of flicks from two wands his senses are heightened and his image is duplicated.

Mirror Image cl3: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Heightened Awareness and Shield of Faith are also cast.

I have two more Axiomite summons - which come with Haste - feel like some extra muscle?[/ooc

[ooc]I also have three Erinyes summons - in case we just want more cannon-fodder

haste is always a fan favorite

Galandaro casts see invisibility, heroism and freedom of movement on himself than readies his bow and stays in the back.

Svetlata summons...

Will summon 3 Axiomites and hit us with Haste just before we open the door
One caste haste, two cast Dispel Evil (contingency against any enchantment spells)

Jaervahn and Kahwen, any preparations?

Also, several of you still need to position your tokens on the map.

Map fixed - everyone hasted

*Protection from Evil
*Haste
*Anti-toxin
*Anti-plague
*Deathwatch

Jaervahn casts gravity bow on himself.
"My wolf and I are ready." he says, feeling quicker than normal.

Omrax looks at the door and shrugs.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Dang! There goes his opening crit or save roll - lol

If he does not detect anything he tries to open the door.

Kahwen moves into position then performs the same slow, controlled movements of the sword kata he did before, ending in a stance that makes him look taller, longer legged and with his sword angled like a beak over his head.

Then he nods his readiness.

Full Round action to enter Crane Sword Trance.

The walls of this crypt are studded with empty burial niches from the floor to the ceiling dozens of feet above. Between the niches, ornate wall carvings depict a series of scenes showing the journey a dwarven soul makes after passing into the Great Beyond.

The enemies are a creature who is obviously Thurl (red pacman), mostly a demon but with a hint of his dwarven heritage visible in the beard he still wears, and a large pile of bones (yellow circle) that is clearly his current minion.

You may use knowledge:planes to gather more about Thurl and knowledge:arcana to find out about the minion. A second knowledge:planes check might tell you something about the minion, too. You do not need to wait for your turn to make these checks.

bold may post:
round 1:
Helgar
Muhlia
Kahwen
Jaervahn
Omrax
Thurl
pile of bones
Svetlana (and entourage)

Since Muhlia is your ally, she is part of the current initiative block, but I'm going to wait until at least some of you go before posting her actions.

Know Planes - Thurl
Svetlana 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Axiomite 1 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33
Axiomite 2 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38
Axiomite 3 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

Know Arcana - Minion
Axiomite 1 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Axiomite 2 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
Axiomite 3 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

Know Planes - Minion
Svetlana 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Axiomite 1 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
Axiomite 2 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
Axiomite 3 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29

i think you missed Galandaro. He should go before Thurl.

Loving speed, Kahwen is giddy with the effects of haste. Perhaps that is why he does something risky.

"Excuse me, companions. Pardon me Friend Omrax," he says as he rushes down the hall, scooting past his fellow Pathfinders, his feathers brushing against their exposed skin.

He sticks close to the wall, running up it and kicking off into a cartwheel when he gets within reach of the bony thing.

Acrobatics to Avoid AoO (Moving at Full Speed with Skill Unlock): 1d20 + 29 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 29 - 5 = 38

I have Mobility, so if that fails, I get a +4 AC against the AoO.

He keeps up that momentum to come in behind Thurl and slash with his sword.

Using Spring Attack so no AoO from Thurl.

+2 keen shock elven curve blade: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25
Slashing plus SA: 1d10 + 15 + 6d6 ⇒ (9) + 15 + (3, 2, 6, 1, 1, 5) = 42 plus Electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 3

On the off chance that's a hit, if the target is subject to sneak attack damage I'll also apply the Disoriented Debilitating injury, so he gets -2 to attack rolls for 1 round and a -6 to attack rolls against Kahwen. If he's subject to bleed damage, he's also bleeding 6.

Don't forget your +1to hit from Haste :)

Jaervahn steps into the room. He sends an arrow at Thurl...
+1 holy adaptive seeking comp. longbow of frost, haste & deadly aim.: 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 18 + 1 - 4 = 35
cold iron arrow & deadly aim: 1d8 + 3 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 8 = 13
frost dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 6
holy dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 18 + 1 - 4 = 30
cold iron arrow & deadly aim: 2d8 + 6 + 16 ⇒ (7, 1) + 6 + 16 = 30

i think you missed Galandaro. He should go before Thurl.

Yes, I did; sorry about that. You are part of the current initiative block and may go, also.

Galandaro peeks in to see what all the fuss is about and notices hostiles then scratches his brain to see what he knows...

Planes Thurl: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (1) + 25 = 26
Arcana Minion: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (15) + 25 = 40
Planes Minion: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (16) + 25 = 41

Galandaro is not foolish enough to enter the room before one of the party shields but will pass along what he knows about the foes before he makes his attack. looking to see if they have specific DR, immunities, resists, Spell Resistance so he can figure out how best to attack them

Kahwen does hit Thurl, but finds that Thurl is immune to his electricty, and damage reduction reduces the physical damage. He's also immune to bleed.

Jaervahn's arrow hits, and hits hard. It bypasses Thurl's damage reduction, although Thurl's resistance to cold negates that part of the damage.

Thurl -77 HP

results of knowledge checks:
(Galandaro, there is no indication in the rules that the PC gets to pcik the kinds of results from a knowledge check. The rules simply state how many facts are known, and since it's not specified who picks those facts, it defaults to the GM choosing what those facts are)

Thurl is mostly turned into a gallu demon, although his transformation is incomplete, which leaves him without some abilities and leaves him weakened and in pain. At the start of each turn, it is possible he will be staggered due to this pain. He had damage reduction which cold iron or good can get around, strong spell resistance, and is immune to bleed, electricity, and poison. He is resistant to acid, cold, and fire.

The bone creature is a fossil golem. It is immune to magic and has construct traits. It has resistance to fire and cold. Adamantine, good, or bludgeoning can get around its damage reduction. Its natural attacks can cause dexterity drain.

The fossil golem has been tainted by Thurl, so has the Abyssal template.

bold may post:
round 1:
Helgar
Muhlia
Omrax
Galandaro
Thurl
pile of bones
Svetlana (and entourage)
round 2:
Kahwen
Jaervahn

Galandaro relays to the others what he knows of these foes and moves into the room knowing Omrax and Svetlana will move past him to the front and not wanting the tengu to be alone. He uses his arcane powers to shoot a sonic blast at the foe after seeing Thurls defenses to a certain extent vs electricity and cold so why not try sonic...thinking if this doesn't work he will try another approach...
Exploit Sonic Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 = 19...Sonic DMG: 7d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 1, 2, 6, 1) + 5 + 1 = 30

if it hits the target would be deafened for 1 minute

Omrax scowls as he sees the demonic
assuming evil outsider in my smite and bane rolls below…
” By the Inheritor I smite thee! “

He hastily rushes forward and strikes at Thurl

”Back to the darkness you will stay! “

Omrax +4 EO longsword, keen smite, 2H pa: 1d20 + 19 - 4 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 19 - 4 + 7 + 2 + 1 = 42
for Smite, 2H pa: 1d8 + 5 + 12 + 17 + 17 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 12 + 17 + 17 + 2 + 2 + 2 + (5, 4) = 72

+7 AC vs smite target. He may provoke and sword bypasses DR, if Thurl is no longer valid target then apply to golem instead

Galandaro, I've calculated that the DC for the fort save against your sonic blast is 27, since I don't see it listed anywhere. If I missed something calculating that, please let me know

fort save, roll only: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Thurl makes his save, so takes half damage and is not deafened.

Omrax's smite hurts Thurl badly

Muhlia double moves to be close to Thurl.

Thurl -164 HP

Helgar, you're up...

should be DC 22 like the other Exploits.

Helgar delays. (normally I would bot, but that can get quite complicated this high level. I don't think you guys are going to be harmed by a slight loss of action economy here)

1d2 ⇒ 1

Thurl is stunned by the pain caused by his partial transformation.