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"My lack of familiarity with this place could pose some issue, but, yes, I am able to do such magics if we so choose."
"Thank the Gods for Aeron's exceptional strength. That foe could have spelled serious problems for us!"
Varn immediately begins to open a portal to the higher realms to bring forth some celestial aid to the battle!
Varn recognizes the nature of the foul demon and his widen. "This is a powerful demon, born of our world. It cannot be banished and can drain your life-force with its gaze. We must bring it down quickly!" To back up his suggestion, Varn utilizes his magics in an attempt to frighten the demon to death! He summons up the power of his newly acquired rod and summons up an incredibly powerful illusion in the form of the most terrifying image the demon could possibly imagine!
Varn stares at the creature in disgust. "That is a gravecrawler and its what is trying to turn us to stone! They can burrow, so kill it quickly before it can escape!"
Varn delves into his mythical powers as the inky blackness leaks from his eyes and he begins twisting his hands around in a strange fashion. Suddenly portions of the stone golem change into a thick mud and the construct finds itself moving much more slowly..
Varn stares at the strange monstrosity and suddenly feels his body begin to slow, but he is able to fight off the feeling.
Varn is able to keep his eyes off the soul-sucking undead and quickly reduces its ability to defend itself!
Roll20 works quite well, I think. I am playing in two different games in which the GM uses it and I like it. I haven't taken the time to learn it myself for my games, but have thought about doing so (if I ever find the time).
Varn attempts to avert his eyes from the remaining creature, but is unsuccessful; however, he is able to fight off the overwhelming evil. He quickly sends out numerous missiles of force slamming into their last enemy.
Varn spots the strange creatures, but is unable to identify them. Before he can think anything more he is assailed body and mind by the creatures and lets out a cry of pain, but fights off any further harm.
"If this vision is true, then we best prepare ourselves. It sounds as if it is besieged."
"We are in agreement, there Tzad; however, I am now one of the last few Riftwardens left. Arvashial and I may very well be the last two left on Golarion for all we know. The amount of knowledge lost in Kenabres was a travesty that will take centuries to reclaim. If I can aid in that, I will do whatever I must to preserve and provide all knowledge that I can to combat these demons." He sighs. "How about this as a compromise; should you or everyone in our group feel the crystal is affecting me in a negative way... or anyone else negatively, it is to be immediately destroyed."
Varn nods. "Agreed. If they are able to mass produce such a thing, it would spell the end of our entire world. Short of the gods themselves becoming embroiled in this conflict, I cannot see any force on Golarion being able to hide back such a tide. We should destroy all but one of these crystals. I would like to keep one for further study, perhaps find a way to convert the evil energies contained within to further our forces."
I think I'll do a piercing metamagic rod and upgrade his headband, just need to verify that everything matches up price-wise.
Okay, I'm trying to decide what to spend Varn's cash on. I'd like to upgrade my Headband and I'm toying with either picking up a staff or a wand of some sort. Any of you fine folks have any good suggestions? I'd thought about grabbing a Staff of Fire, that would provide Varn with some decent offensive capabilities and I can focus my daily spells on things more keen toward dealing with demons. Also, this would be a good time for me to start learning any new spells that we discussed. Would you like any spellcraft rolls for Varn to research new spells?
Varn greets Horgus coolly, remember the pompous man's attitude during the fall of Kenabres. "Ah, the return of Goodman Horgus. Welcome to our humble abode. I hope that you will not find the comforts lacking as you did in the tunnels beneath Kenabres."
The only things that Varn would like to keep are the books that provide the bonus to Knowledge: Planes checks. I think those just stay in the library area that Varn plans on taking over and his new abode. I already have a Headband of Vast Intellect, so we can sell off the one on there unless someone else would like it. I wouldn't mind boosting my own headband a little if the funds are available.
Thank you for reminding me, Aeron. Varn would definitely be spending another portion of his time examining and studying that forge!
1 week isn't much time to craft. Okay, we will need to come to a consensus which item Varn can craft for the group. Also...
Going to use 39 of that to completely fill my Wand of Dimension Door. Anyone else have some wands that need filling? Otherwise I'll toss them onto my Mage Armor.
Add a level of Riftwarden. hp: 2+1+1 = 4
Mythic___
Lastly, can we keep track of how many days of downtime we have? I'll be utilizing those days to stock up charges on wands and staves. I can burn 1 MP per day to recharge 1d10+3 charges per day.
Why don't we also start collecting a list of Mythic items you guess might like to see Crafted. I found a few that I think would be beneficial to the group... Monocle of Unveiled Auras (if I understand correctly would be amazing for Varn, +5 untyped bonus to penetrate magical protections.. would that include overcoming Spell Resistance?), Golden Holy Symbol (for Tzad), Everburning Lantern, Bracers of Shield Mates (For Aeron and Orlando). There are more, but I haven't really had the chance to thoroughly look through each of them.
Perfect, then I will look at taking Mythic Craft Wondrous Item for my feat. I will work on getting Varn updated tonight.
I haven't finished leveling Varn yet, sorry. I'm still debating on my Mythic Feat as my option is between Mythic Spell Penetration or Mythic Craft Wondrous Item. I'm not sure if the Crafting feat will really be useful at this moment in time. Also, don't forget that I do have Craft Wondrous Item, so I can probably make a good portion of items that we may want (assuming we will have the time to devote to crafting items...).
I think that is a good idea, Aeron. I'm thinking about going with Abundant Casting for my next Archmage power as that could definitely get interesting with save or suck spells for Varn. I'm not sure on what mythic feat to take. I'm hoping to take over the library tower for Varn as his new home for remaking the Riftwardens. Those books would be very useful and I'd love to be able to utilize his Craft Wondrous Item feats (and even the mythic variation if I choose that as my feat); however, I don't want to choose that as a feat unless I know for a fact that I will actually be able to utilize it. - This game really wants me to die... I think most of my HP rolls have been on the very low end.
Varn nods to his companions and then finally turns to see what's left of their companion, Othello. He approaches and looks over the frozen human before turning to Tzad. "Is there anything to be done, Tzad? Or have we lost yet another to the never-ending war against the Abyss?"
Varn reels as the explosion of cold energy washes over him and the celestial portal he was opening shimmers briefly before winking out of existence. Frost coats his body as he works to cast one of his last offensive spell that would likely be effective against the demon! Five more magical bolts streak out of his hands and slam into the shadow demon's form!
Varn begins the process of summoning (hopefully) several lantern archons to aid in the fight!
Varn gasps as the freezing cold magic saps his energy and he stumbles as he nearly falls to his knees; however, suddenly he feels a rush of powerful healing flood through his body! He grins at Tzad, but his glee is dispelled when he notices the frozen form of Othello... "You cannot stop us, demon! Prepare to be sent back to the Abyss!" He sends five (5) magic missiles streaking across the room and each of them impacts into the shadowy form of the demon!
Crazy!! Glad we have Tzad's spell up then.
Yeah, Shadow Demons don't really have a lot of HP. It's the possession and ability to go invisible in darkness that makes them terrifying. This fool is as good as toast! (Thank god Dispel Magic worked!)
Well, now, hopefully my Dispel check is able to override the CL of his Magic Jar ability... I will strive to more aware of which spells allow SR and such before I just roll my check. I forget that there are certain spells that are not affected by SR.
Hey Merc, I just noticed something that answers the question... in the spell description.. Range medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
SR does not apply to Dispel Magic. Whoops!!!
He's one beefy BBEG! Originally I was going to say that SR would normally come into play for a shadow demon in a possession, but then I just started thinking... Varn isn't technically targeting the shadow demon itself. I'm targeting the shell of the shadow demon and the spells implemented upon it... So, I'm almost thinking that the SR may not even come into play in this situation. That being said, whatever you decide, Merc, I will accept!
Yeah, even Varn, who is built around busting through SR has to roll a 12 just to get through that. If SR that high is expected throughout the AP, then I think Eldritch Breach just may be the next mythic option I select... That's a very high check to have to beat at this level. I may even look at taking Mythic Spell Penetration.
Varn gets an idea and delves into his mythic powers to draw another spell out in an attempt to disrupt the magic holding the shadow demon in the General's body! "Demon, begone!"
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