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Thanks TOZ. It was fun to get to play with you again. You should definitely try some 2e. It’s a lot more even in a good way, despite some scenario and rules knowledge growing pains.

Traveling Priest (Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment), seems the best for me.

In the first round after the daze, Aericus flies up to the phoenix and attempts to deliver an intensified shocking grasp.

Spell Pen: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 3 = 17 + Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 1 + Shocking Grasp?: 9d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 4, 2, 1, 6, 5, 1) = 26

The physical will hit the DR.

2nd round full attack, if needed, with an intensified corrosive touch.
Spell Pen: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 34
Confirm: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 6 = 43
Crit Physical Damage: 2d6 + 22 ⇒ (2, 6) + 22 = 30 + Cold: 1d6 + 1d10 ⇒ (4) + (10) = 14 + Acid: 18d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 4, 5, 3, 5, 2, 6, 5, 3, 2, 2, 2, 4, 6, 5, 5) = 69

If it makes it around to me again, I think it gets melted. Edit: Forgot that was supposed to be a full attack. It's -2 to hit, but also 2 more attacks, that I'm not sure I need to bother adding.

Aericus takes and gulps the potion of fly with a nod.

Thanks for the healing.
I could use that potion of fly on my first round back into combat.

On another note, I've got a puzzle hunt that starts at 11 AZ time on Saturday, and won't be posting after that for the weekend.

Wand of cure light twice.
CLW x2: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (7, 8) + 2 = 17

Also suggest we repair with both, and I will auto aid Arcana.

If Ajax 5ft. steps to the side and taps me with a resist energy, I can charge and finish it for good.

Reflex: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17

Ow.

Aericus pulls out his wand of cure light to start healing that.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Going to wait for a resist energy before running through another wall.

lol. Ajax has Resist Energy 20 that he can cast three times, if that matters.

That will help against the fire, but not reaching it, since it already ate my two prepped fly spells.

My other option is continually take hp damage running back and forth through walls of fire, while being unable to attack something that is flying away. In and out of character, I'd rather kill Zey than another phoenix.

I'm out of bladed dash. I'm willing to stick around to kill the regeneration on this phoenix, so that it's gone, but I'm pretty much leaving the tapestry after that.

Aericus retreats back out of the wall.

Phoenix (Damage: 126)

It should only be taking 3 damage or maybe 4 there, as I don't bypass its DR currently. Doing cold damage to suppress the regeneration and crit fishing.

That wall is going to be a little toasty, but I've got temp hp for that. I'm more concerned with not having a way to stay close to the phoenix anymore.

AoO: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 + 3 = 13 + Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Since that actually hits CL11, I'll lose the resist energy, fly, and barkskin. Do I get a reflex save for falling into the wall as I would for having it cast in my space?

Reflex Save?: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

I think I have a charge lane with 60 ft. fly and 10 ft. reach. Not sure which square that would put me in, so I let GM move me.

Trying a new strategy, Aericus changes the arcane power enchanting his weapon to +2 agile keen icy burst and charges at the phoenix. Attempting, but failing, to swat away any attack he would take on the way.

Parry AoO: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 3 - 6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 3 - 6 = 14

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 41
Confirm: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 31
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 3 = 16 + Cold no Crit: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Additional Crit Damage: 2d6 + 22 ⇒ (5, 4) + 22 = 31 + Crit Cold: 2d10 ⇒ (7, 10) = 17

I'm annoyed by this bird. If that is a crit, I'll spend 2 more arcane points to make it an x3 crit as rolled.

Aericus stabs the bird once more as it flies away.

AoO: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 3 = 34
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 5 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 5 + 3 = 20

Aericus swiftly adjusts the magic enchanting his rapier and flies down towards the phoenix ascending more rapidly as he draws close with his rapier outstretched like a lance in front of him.

Arcane point for +5 agile, move, bladed dash.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 6 = 41
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 5 + 2 + 3 = 20

Have 10 ft. reach now, so will parry all attacks (+16) and riposte (+22), if successful.

Off-topic question, but how do you get the double spoiler tag to work? It only recognizes the first one when I've tried it.

Aericus swiftly recovers the wand of long arm from his wrist sheath and taps himself with it, before ascending to 40 ft. moving closer to the phoenix.

Rapier will remain +2 agile flaming frost shock for now. Seems that would have been the fairest to test the regeneration. I'll parry all attacks (+14, including the size penalty).

I can trade that back and forth. Only need to stop the regeneration once after it's past negative Con. I've still got 7 arcane points, 6 assuming I would have done that for the one we already took out. We're good for 3 more phoenixes.

I've got nothing. Is there another way to suppress the regeneration other than chaotic that we would know?

I didn’t lose barkskin, so no need to. The greater dispel just hit the CL 9 stuff.

The barkskin was from Ammen, but I should actually lose the heroism from Deno'thar rather than shield/mage armor. I think that was still up? I'll recast fly and use my heightened awareness wand for the +4 initiative.

I can auto-aid the Arcana, Planes, Spellcraft, or UMD. Probably should just use both to repair.

Aericus hastily flies up toward the phoenix moving blisteringly fast for the last 30 ft. Move action fly up 20 ft. and forward (have 90 ft. fly currently), standard action bladed dash.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 43 BAB, Dex, weapon, heroism, haste, weapon focus, Int
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 5 + 2 = 19 Dex, weapon, weapon spec., +5 weapon

It's 3 size categories larger, so I'm allowed to share a space. Normally I'd take an AoO for that, but the bladed dash movement prevents that. The point is to make sure I can riposte on a successful parry with only 5 ft. reach. Parry is +16. I will attempt to parry all attacks and riposte at +22 if possible.

"I'll be able to avoid its DR, but that will only do so much for us."

Hearing the news of its DR, Aericus will use a swift action arcane point to make his rapier +5 agile, either during the 2 rounds or first round of combat.

Aericus will cast shield on himself, use a pearl of power to recall a shocking grasp, and tap Flyn with a charge of cure light CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5. Conveniently already flying. I think it's also a unanimous decision that Ammen is using a round to cast communal resist fire on everyone, whether he wants to or not.

Forgot a knowledge check, Arcana: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

I've got a full CLW wand and a +19 UMD, so I could have used a charge, if needed.

Aericus flies closer sending waves of electricity through his rapier once more stabbing wildly at the blinded creature.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
Shocking Grasp: 9d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 2, 4, 3, 3, 5, 6) = 36
Spell Pen.: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Attack 2: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 31
Damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

Iterative: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 5 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

Haste Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 30
Damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

Aericus swiftly charges his rapier once more before casting fly and taking advantage of his quick reaction and Deno'thar's haste to get behind the large creature on its level.

Swift action arcane point for +4 agile keen, standard cast, move up 15ft., while moving around gets me just behind it taking the 2 close diagonals around it. I'll parry any melee attack against me (+22 b/c large) and riposte if it's still within 5ft.

Deno'thar, I think they are both gone.

Aericus steps up and tries to make his mark on the invisible opponent.
5 ft. step, cast arcane mark, spell combat/spell strike.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 = 22
Miss Chance (high hits): 1d100 ⇒ 21

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 = 41
Miss Chance (high hits): 1d100 ⇒ 63
Confirm: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 + 6 = 40
Crit Damage: 2d6 + 30 ⇒ (3, 2) + 30 = 35

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 5 = 30
Miss Chance (high hits): 1d100 ⇒ 5
Damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

Edit: Added damage for the last one, since I didn't actually need miss chance with the faerie fire

That 28 should hit my flatfooted, since I don't have shield up.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 36
Damage: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Aericus calmly steps forward next to Laara with a flourish of his rapier saying, "If you return to the astral plane from whence you came, you can live, otherwise we'll squash you like your spider friend."

Ready an action to hit an enemy within his 5 ft. reach that he can pinpoint a square for, visible or not.

I didn’t think I was going to like it until running and playing it. It feels very similar with improvements in PC balance and action tactics. There’s some difficulty consistency issues in the first few scenarios that I think need to be worked out for me to really buy in long term, but I’ve enjoyed it more than PF 1 lately.

"I'll check the bridge.", as Aericus casts lightning bolt down the center of the bridge at the tarantula.

Lightning Bolt: 9d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 3, 1, 5, 1, 2, 6, 5) = 30 DC 19 Reflex
Spell Pen.: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 if needed

While we're traveling, use 2 charges of infernal healing wand, re-up heightened awareness wand at the appropriate time, and use a pearl of power to recall the shocking grasp.

Aericus attempts to finish off the remaining giants by first tricking Blue into attacking him, then delivering a (large) jolt of electricity to Black.

Move as indicated by the arrow attempting to provoke AoO, which I will hopefully parry & riposte, then cast intensified shocking grasp defensively (auto make check), and use spell strike to deliver.

Parry vs. Blue: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 2 = 30
Riposte vs. Blue: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 29
Riposte Damage vs. Blue: 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

Attack vs. Black: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 38
Confirm vs. Black: 1d20 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 43
Crit Damage: 2d6 + 30 + 18d6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 30 + (6, 2, 6, 4, 1, 2, 5, 3, 6, 6, 1, 6, 5, 2, 6, 6, 4, 1) = 107

Aericus swiftly channels arcane energy into his rapier then moves forward slowly at first, before dashing forward at blinding speed to strike Red.
Swift action arcane point to make rapier +4 agile keen, move action move 30 ft., standard action bladed dash.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 = 38
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 6 + 6 = 47
Damage: 1d6 + 15 + 1d6 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 + (5) + 15 = 39

Edit:Forgot to add my extra +6 from bladed dash, but I don't think it matters.

I'll parry the first attack from each creature that is directed at me (+17, -2 from the giants). If the creature is within my 5 ft. reach, probably only a mosquito, I'll riposte if the parry is successful (+17, d6+13, +23 to confirm). Don't have shield up, so AC is currently 32.

Keep working in reverse and go to Slave Mountain? I'll use another heightened awareness wand charge and pearl of power to regain my shield. Not going to recast that though.

Aericus distances himself from the party and lengthens his arms.
Swift action wrist sheath, standard wand of longarm, move up. I'll attempt to give you a turn, before Ajax and Flyn finish the slaughter.

"Yes, back to the temple."
Re-cast heightened awareness at the appropriate time and also cast shield spell at the appropriate time with travel.

Regular is good by me.

I'm fine with either. I'll re-cast heightened awareness and mage armor before jumping back in, and cast a shield spell, if it's clear we're jumping straight into a fight.

I would take a barkskin, if you have the extra slot.

"Do not despair!"
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35

“Stay inside foul creatures.”
Initiative: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

A mindscape in a demiplane, sounds great.

"I have heard tale of this temple..."
Renew heightened awareness at the appropriate time.

"Is there anymore that you can tell us about what has happened?", says Aericus, as he attempts to help move people away from the stone.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25

Aericus swiftly channels some of his arcane power into his rapier, before also charging it with electricity and moving up to strike the visible duegar. Swift action arcane point to make weapon +4 agile keen, move action to move up, standard action to cast & deliver intensified shocking grasp through spellstrike.

Shocking Grasp Rapier: 1d20 + 18 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 18 + 5 + 1 = 39
Damage: 1d6 + 12 + 5 + 9d6 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 5 + (4, 2, 5, 3, 1, 1, 5, 3, 3) = 46
Confirmation: 1d20 + 18 + 5 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 18 + 5 + 1 + 6 = 33
Critical Damage: 1d6 + 12 + 5 + 9d6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 5 + (6, 6, 3, 5, 1, 4, 2, 1, 4) = 52

I think he's probably toasted.