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"Always, my friend!"

Aakif takes the missive, opens it, and reads it over.....

"Agreed. We have not returned by the appointed time. We believed that completing the tasks was more important than adhering to a time limit, especially when innocent lives were at stake. Would you rather we had abandoned these centaurs in order to race back here? I think we all know that the correct decision was made. If our concern for the well being of your tribesmen has cost us your assistance, then so be it.

We do have your stolen items, but the details may be less bloody than you expected. Regardless, Old Strider will bother you no longer.."

Aakif relates the story with as many details as he can remember, and answers the centaurs' questions honestly.

Take 10 diplomacy if needed is 27.

"I am low on spells. I believe I can mostly heal everyone up, but it will take every last spell I have. Still, I would not have us face another battle in this condition. Does anyone object to me casting the last of my magic for the day?"

Assuming no one objects, Aakif casts every remaining spell to heal up the party. Aakif smiles as the positive energy flows out of him and restores his companions. It is clear that he enjoys being a conduit for his goddess.

CSW on Volfie: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 5, 6) + 8 = 27. 40 with empower, still down 9 hp

CSW on Arnthoth: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 3, 2) + 8 = 20. 30 with empower, still down 1 hp

CMW on Roland: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 8) + 8 = 24. 36 with empower, fully healed

CLW on Ali: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10. 15 with empower, fully healed

CLW on Ash: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 10 with empower, fully healed

CLW on Aakif: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 19 with empower, fully healed

Aakif then collapses to one knee for a moment, fully drained, but content with the results.

He will then help his companions search the area. Take 10 perception = 30.

Headed to work but Aakif will heal up the party as much as possible before doing anything else.

Suggested action: Arnthoth takes a five foot step directly south and full attacks the Minotaur using the extra attack from BoF and power attack. With rage it looks like Arnthoth's attacks should be 18/15/10 to hit. Does that sound right? Volfie also attacks the Minotaur, unless Arnthoth drops it.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28. The extra +2 is from BoF.

With fire resistance 10, that should be no damage to Aakif.

Aakif chooses +2 to hit, AC, and Reflex saves from BoF.

How is that wolf still standing?

"Drop that Minotaur if you can, Volfie can't survive much longer against him!"

Aakif casts an empowered cure serious wounds on Volfie.

CSW: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 8, 4) + 8 = 28

Sarenrae smiles on Volfie as she empowers Aakif's spell for 42 healing.

Suggested action

Arnthoth chooses +2 to hit and AC from bof, advances on the Minotaur and strikes with his weapon using power attack if he has it. Volfie attacks the creature that just cried fire at him.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

That should be 1 fire damage to Aakif with the resist 10.

"I am no false priest. I will ask for Sarenrae's forgiveness for banishing you from this plane, but my service to her is not yet finished."

"I'm not sure Roland.... They haven't attacked since we started talking. If they continue to attack, we will have no choice. The Minotaur has already made his choice."

One last try.... If they are telling the truth, I can't attack a celestial creature....

In celestial and Taldane: "Do not attack us, and we will speak further after the battle is over. If you attack, our archer will likely end your life."

Aakif chooses the extra movement from blessing of fervor to move up to Volfie (but not in front of Ash). He will then cast an empowered cure critical wounds on Volfie.

CCW: 4d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 5, 2, 7) + 8 = 26

With the empower, that's 39 healing to Volfie.

Aakif again speaks in celestial then translates in Taldane.

"Can this minotaur speak celestial? He has not yet answered in this language. What do you mean by unbelievers? Just because we do not follow the same patron, that does not mean we are enemies. You say that you serve him of your own free will. Does that include striking out at the forces of light? I truly do not wish to harm a celestial being, but this "Freedom" does not seem willing to listen. Will you stop attacking us?"

Thank you both. I was going to post and ask if anyone had heard from him. Can I add to Ali's post that since Arnthoth is readying, he chooses the +2 to hit and AC from blessing of fervor?

Aakif's knowledge religion is +12, so he makes the check by rolling a 1.

Aakif looks completely shocked when Ragathiel's title is mentioned.

He responds in celestial (and repeats in Taldane (common) for the party's benefit.)

"Wait! Ragathiel is an agent of good! We should not be fighting each other! I am Aakif and I serve Sarenrae, who was once an empyreal lord herself! Are you acting against your will? If so we will free you. If not, let us cease fighting and save our strength for our common enemies!"

Red Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Blue Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Always trust your instincts.... I just had this feeling that they threw fire....

"Yeah... thanks Ash.... "

Aakif has fire resistance 10, so that should be 3 from the first and 5 from the second fireball.

Aakif replies in celestial "Who are you? Why are you attacking us? If you speak this language, we are likely on the same side!"

"Anyone know anything about these creatures? Any resistances? Do they throw fire?

Aakif will cast blessing of fervor on the party.

Not sure if anyone has knowledge skills to identify the creatures. If a companion informs Aakif about a special energy attack, Aakif will instead cast resist energy communal.

Blessing of Fervor - At the beginning of your turn, choose one of the following options:

1. Increase your speed by 30 feet.
2. Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
3. Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using your highest base attack bonus.
4. Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
5. Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.

Trying to hid a smile, Aakif replies "Thank you for your information."

Aakif will use his last channel to heal up Ali and Volfie.

"This is my last channel for the day. Any further healing will need to be delivered by touch, so don't run too far away from me.... or at least be aware of the risk."

Channel positive energy: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 3) = 12

Aakif will include the centaurs in the channel, in case they are injured. He will also make sure the troll and minotaurs are not in channel range. That should fully heal up the party. Aakif will then cast detect magic and do a very quick search of the troll and minotaurs - very quick as in, "look for the glow" and that's about it.

Aakif raises an eyebrow at Ali giving orders, but takes the keys and finishes freeing the centaurs. If the key doesn't remove the chains, an adamantine scimitar should.

Aakif will then cast empowered cure moderate wounds on Volfie.
CMW: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 1) + 8 = 17

25 healing with empower

"What can you tell us about the white Minotaur or the demon?"

"You are safe, centaurs. We will rescue your companion as soon as we resolve our troll issue."

As the troll falls, Aakif raises his scimitar. He nods his thanks to Ali for freeing the centaurs.

"What do you think everyone? Finish the troll or listen to what he has to say? I vote to hear him out, but it shouldn't be my decision alone."

If the group votes for thumbs down, Aakif will coup de grace the troll (before he wakes up, if possible).

I guess if we're in initative, Aakif will delay until the party votes on the troll's fate.

"Agreed, Ash."

Aakif takes a five foot step to the south east, and continues to use the +2 to hit and AC from blessing of fervor.

Scimitar attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 = 25 for 1d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (6, 3) = 17 damage

"Does anyone know why this troll isn't deadly afraid of open flames?"

"Slow learning curve?"

"I really only have one boss, and she does way better than pay good.... but if you're talking about the Society, they just give us the chance to kill things and take their stuff."

"The thing is, I don't even have to beat you... I just have to hold you off long enough for my friends to defeat your friends...... And it looks like they have."

Aakif calls a silent prayer to Sarenrae for protection, as he chooses the +2 Attack and AC bonus from blessing of fervor.

He then calmly slashes at the troll with a spinning strike.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (4, 1) = 11

Delaying Arnthoth

"Me coming for YOU, Fireman! Your flames not hurt MIGHTY KARG. Haha!"

"Oh good. I hate it when I have to chase my opponents all over the battlefield."

Overhead scimitar slash: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 17

Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (2, 5) = 13 The extra 2d6 is holy damage if the troll is evil.

Upward scimitar slash: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 = 27

Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (5, 1) = 13

Ok, thank you! Aakif takes a 5 foot step to the north to flank the troll with Volfie. He will be using the extra attack from blessing of fervor.

Aakif's eyes narrow as he slashes at the troll.

Is the troll down?

Got it - thanks!

Roland, I was trying to understand your damage. Where does that 1d6 come from? At first I thought it was from the holy property, but isn't that 2d6?

Aakif will use the extra movement from blessing of fervor to boldly move into the south west corner of the room (staying close to the wall, and moving through Arnthoth's square). He will end up 10 feet directly south of Arnthoth (please move me!). As he moves, Aakif will draw his adamantine scimitar.

He will then cast a fireball directly between the green and blue minotaurs (targeting that black smudge near the wall). The fireball should hit the green, blue, and orange minotaurs, and miss all allies.

"Sarenrae please smite our enemies with fire!"

Fireball: 8d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 5, 2, 4, 4, 2) = 26

Reflex dc 17 for half damage

Aakif will cast blessing of fervor on the party.

At the beginning of your turn, choose one of the following options:

1. Increase its speed by 30 feet.
2. Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
3. Make one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
4. Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
5. Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.

Oh....they have a dungeon troll...

Untrained knowledge dungeoneering: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

During the journey Aakif will cast cure light wounds on Roland to stop the ringing in his ears. (Minimum roll will heal him fully).

Before entering the cave Aakif will offer to cast light on Arnthoth's weapon, as he will likely take point.

Aakif channels positive energy, trying to lessen the damage on two of his companions.

Channel: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 6) = 16

GM - thank you for the constant updates on party hp. It makes the healer's job much easier!

Aakif smiles, clearly enjoying the healing energy flowing through him as he casts an empowered cure moderate wounds on Ash.

CMW: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (2, 4) + 8 = 14. 21 healing with the empower.

"Don't worry, Roland, I can likely keep up with this creature's attacks."

Aakif will cast an empowered cure serious wounds on Roland.

CSW: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 7, 6) + 8 = 25

With the empower, 37 healing to Roland.

Aakif will move adjacent to Roland, but not in front of Ash (so as not to block Ash's shot). He will then cast an empowered cure moderate wounds on Roland.

CMW: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (1, 7) + 8 = 16 with empower that's 24 healing to Roland.

Ash, if you take 2 endure elements (1 for you, 1 for Arnthoth) we should be good. Roland can cast on himself and Ali has the boots.

Aakif will cast lesser restoration (to remove the fatigue) on himself along with channeling several times.

Channel 1: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 2) = 5
Channel 2: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) = 8

That should fix everyone but Aakif.

Aakif will cast endure elements and an empowered cure light wounds on himself.
CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10. That will be 15 healing with the empower.

Then he'll be ready to head to those minotaurs.

Aakif will channel to heal everyone up before resting - away from all opponents, just in case.

Channel: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 3) = 10
Channel 2: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 4) = 13

Let's head to the watch tower then. On the way there, we can look for wood to start a fire. Aakif will take first watch. He also has a winter blanket, so hopefully that will somewhat protect against the cold.

Aakif can identify the elixir of fire breath by taking 10, and will tell the party what it is.

Aakif secures a rope and lowers it down for Ali.

"I was concerned with getting lost or trapped in an avalanche. I am good to press on, but if the more nature-knowledgeable of our group thinks it is wiser to stay here, then that is fine. Either way, I will pray for the spells to remove fatigue, as I doubt we will get a good nights sleep. Ash, Roland, can the two of you memorize enough endure elements spells for the party when you can? I can pray for several as well.

What do you all think? Is it relatively safe to press on?"

Aakif will search the area, including the harpy.

Do Druids need to rest to regain spells? I believe that clerics do not, but I'm not sure about druids.

Aakif looks down at the harpy a little sadly.

"Roland, Arnthoth, Ash - how difficult would it be for us to keep moving instead of staying here? I know that we're all tired, but when the sun rises I can pray for spells that will remove our fatigue."

Aakif searches the area by the throne. Take 10 perception = 30.

The resist energy spell would expire after 10 minutes.
Fort save if I need it. Fort save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

“So you are agents of the centaurs … Have you met Nashota Bloodhoof? Her tribe has INVADED my home!” The harpy queen seems brutally honest in her outrage.

“If I showed her any kindness, what do you think would happen to me? And to the people I am responsible for?”

Jerevyx drops her head wearily. “Have you been in the light so long that it has blinded you, priest? I live beyond civilization. My kingdom is a frozen wilderness. A moral desert! This IS about survival in a ‘dark world’ where ‘good’ creatures simply don’t make it.”

Her voice trails off wearily. “But you appear to have chosen your side. And I’m sure you will justify it to yourself once I’m gone, as ‘siding with the lesser evil’ or ‘black being just another shade of grey.’”

“While I cannot, I am sure your goddess will understand.”

"That is where we disagree. Do you truly believe that you must give up your morals to survive? Since Sarenrae's magic protected us, I know that some of the choices you have made have taken you farther from the light. As long as you draw breath, you have the choice to accept redemption. That choice remains yours, even now."

“You love Her, don’t you priest?” The harpy cackles at the former raider … and current Pathfinder.

“But do you honestly think an Angel as Pure and Radiant as Sarenrae gives a damn about a soul as dark and ugly as yours? Deep down – do you really? We are kindred spirits, priest … come feel the warmth of my embrace!”

She steps back 5’ and sings again!

Aakif's face looks weary and serious for a moment.

No one can be as pure as a goddess, but with every day of service to Sarenrae, a little of the darkness leaves me. You are right - we are kindred. That's why I am giving you the second chance that was offered to me. Stop attacking us. Stop preying on the centaurs. Imagine the good you could do in Sarenrae's service. If you know Sarenrae, then you know my offer is genuine... and you know that if you refuse, that we must remove your darkness from the world."

At this point Aakif believes his companions are not in immediate danger, so he will devote his full round action to diplomacy. Taking 10 would be 27, but I (or you) can roll if taking 10 is not an option in combat.

Only spells currently up are resist cold communal and magic circle against evil. Any requests for next round?

Yikes! We can't let her put Arnthoth in one of those costumes! He would be ridiculed for eternity! I wonder if those women in the picture are further back in the cave and in need of rescuing?

"I have some ideas too, Jerevyx. All my ideas that end with you surviving begin with you letting our friend go. What do you say? I would also appreciate it if you do not speak ill of the goddess again."

Aakif is not planning on using a combat action for diplomacy, just talking to our opponent to see her reaction.

"Nice shot Ash!"

Aakif casts empowered cmw on Roland for 31 healing.

"We can't let her get Arnthoth while he's vulnerable. Any ideas? Can either of you get up there easily? If so I have one more spell to protect against her song."

"Aakif, I am staying close, but I do not know if she will appear again."
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"She doesn't have to. Jerevyx has already lost - she just doesn't know it yet."

Ok, I don't want to risk bringing the bad guys up. Thanks!

Aakif will cast cure moderate wounds, empowered, on himself.

Cmw: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 6) + 8 = 21

Empowered makes that 31 healing.

"Stay close Roland, I will try to heal you next.... hopefully Arnthoth can fight off the harpy song."

Did Aakif take an action last round? I wouldn't waste a standard action examining the bad guys when allies are damaged. GM, if I was able to heal myself last round, I would heal Roland this round with an empowered Cmw. I'll roll for it in case you agree (to save time). Either way, please let me know so I can mark off another spell if I need to.

Possible healing on Roland cmw: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (6, 7) + 8 = 21
Wow, that's consistent! A possible 31 healing to Roland.

Hmmmm.. I forgot that the lizard burrowed. Does that mean both opponents have total cover from us? If so, Aakif will channel now (as long as I won't also heal our opponents).