Looking up at the figure, Iskar frowns. "Really? A big bad lizard like you and you can't fight us right? Have to hide in fear? Figured something as old as you would at least have Some courage...Guys, this think aint worth it! Lets just grab his gold and leave."
Mechanics:
Demoralize, Good Hope, -1 Level, Size Difference, Shaken:1d20 + 33 + 2 - 1 - 8 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 33 + 2 - 1 - 8 - 2 = 38 +1 Round if success: If I hit 4 rounds, I'll frighten it instead
Dragon is a size Huge right? for -8 for size vs -4 vs large
"May your hide thicken my friend. This beast will not be an easy fight."
Chanting a few arcane phrases, Iskar touches Zaas. The skin seems to thicken rapidly. Iskar proceeds to move to the edge of the snow packed region, looking across the pit.
"Ah, this is going to get interesting." remarks Iskar. "chaq thicken So' je vu'meH tIQ." he mutters in his native tongue, before touching the eidolon's hide. A thick callous seems to cover the beast.
"Alright, if you can, lets get those little beasts handled first. It's not the beasts fault he's in this fight."
Orc:
"May your hide thicken as the ancients of this land."
Producing a wand, the half-orc motions for Zaas to step forward. "May your girth grow for your use is mighty." he mumbles as he flicks the carved bone a few times. As the beast grows upward and outward, he smiles. "That's better." and climbes into the saddle strapped to the creature.
"When you're ready, let us get up there."
Mechanics:
Use Enlarge Person Wand on Zaas. Now that he's large, climbed into the exotic military saddle on him.
Having listened to the arguments back and forth, Iskar considers his position on the matter. 'Seems the Queen is a wise, considerate woman. However, I believe the king here requires a more forceful approach...'
Stepping forward, the half-orc clears his throat with Zaas at his side. "M'lord. My companions have appealed to your kindness and spoke of tactics. Yet, you abruptly sweep them aside. As for your not needing mortals to serve in your name? That's a bunch of hooey."
"We lowly mortals have seen much in our time. I watch my brethren regularly fight and die for this immortal or that immortal in the name of their gods. It's pitiful, if you ask me. I have been to heaven! I have fought alongside gods and I have slain gods! Even you immortals can fall."
"Do we need your help? Probably not. Would it benefit both you and I to join forces? Certainly. You want to wage your war without outside help? Fine."
Pausing, he turns to look at the crowd gathered, drawing his arm across the open field. "How many of these 'soldiers' do you wish to sacrifice in the name of YOUR PRIDE?! Do you wish to be a king of an empty forest? If that be your plan, then by all means, we'll leave you to your slaughter."
Turning back to Vallahk, he steps closer, sneering. "If you wish to have a kingdom left, perhaps you should get your head out of your nethers and allow the lowly man-folk to help you. Worst case scenario, we absorb some of your enemies blows. Best case, we save your @ss. You should make your choice, be bear in mind, your immortalness....even you can die!"
'Of the first world?' floats through Iskar's head, as he thinks back to his last encounter with fey creatures 'Oh...this could be bad. As I recall they are tricksters...and murderers...this one seems nice though.'
Nodding, the man keeps silent and follows as they others head out.
Stepping away from the carcass, Iskar smiles. "Well that was easy." With a glance over his shoulder, his face falls. "I do hope they're ok in there."
He clears his head with a shake and refocuses on the task at hand. Clearing his throat, Iskar bellows upward "看到？ 不能說我沒有提醒你。 你現在有兩個選擇。 投降，並告訴你的奴才做同樣的事情，或者在這里和現在！ 如果你跌倒在這裡，你將不會再起來！"
Draconic:
"See? Can't say I didn't warn you. You have two choice now. Surrender, and tell you minions to do the same, or fall here and now! If you fall here, you will NOT rise again!"
Mechanics:
Move 5ft (difficult terrain), Standard to demoralize
Intimidate, (-1 level, good hope, size negative):1d20 + 33 - 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 33 - 1 + 2 - 4 = 46 +1 Round Shaken and I choose Not to frighten it
Hearing a rustling noise above, the runed man squints through the trees. Failing to see it coming, he is again engulfed in the frozen pellets raining down from above. "For crying out loud! If I fall before a human from the cold, I'll never live it down!"
Looking down to the elaborately carved sticks encircling his thigh, he mumbles to himself "Hmmm...all have potential...eenie...meenie...minie...moe!" Selecting one, seemingly at random, Iskar calls out to the flying menace above.
"Hey, you with the frozen feathers. Do you realize this is useless? Yesterday we killed something almost as ugly as you. And it was already dead! Can you do anything other than make it snow? I promise you'll be roasting by tonight!"
Mechanics:
Fail Ref: Draw Wand as a move, Attempt to Demoralize as a standard Was the option to ask the Dryad for help only an option in round 1 or is it still an option?
Slipping on an icy patch, Iskar nearly falls over as the blast engulfs him. "BRRR!!! Man that's cold!" he exclaims, shivering.
Taking a step towards the trees, he reaches towards Zaas. Twirling a hand around fervently, he taps the rune on the beasts head. "
支持我的朋友可能與我們的戰鬥" The rippling muscles of the creature seem to inflate, bulging against the already taught skin. "If you can, take one of the little ones alive, ok?"
Draconic:
"Bolster my friends might vs those we fight!"
Mechanics:
Failed Reflex (ouch!), Free: 5ft step, Standard Cast Bull's Strength on Zaas, Move draw Ominous Greataxe
"Understood! Before we get to far away from each other though..." with a few whispered words, Iskar touches each of his companions on the shoulder. "That should help us stay in contact."
Stepping towards the eidolon, he frowns. "Seems yesterdays events took their toll on both of us. Stay alert, my friend. Wear the armor of my will and may it keep you safe."
Cast Message on each player-assuming they are willing. Then cast Mage Armor on Zaas.
Seeing no foes remain, the lanterns fly towards the portal and keep watch for further evil to seep into the world.
Iskar, finally making it to the portal, studies the device a moment. "Yes, I see what you're talking about Holly. Now, if we do this...Yes, that should help keep this closed."
UMD:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31
Edit: GM beat me to it. :-P
As the portal winks out, Iskar smiles. "Excellent job! I can't thank you all enough for granting me the opportunity to learn from you. This kind of onsite training is the best way to pick up new things."
Reaching over to the older man, Iskar offers with a shrug. "Allow my blessing to guide your actions." Stowing his axe, the man looks out over the battlefield. "I'm going to assume they aren't about to land anytime soon either."
Cast Guidance on Henderson
The archons fluttering about let out a gleeful screech as the tentacled thing vanishes. Scanning the region, the set their sights on the remaining evil presence and begin another bombardment.
Mechanics:
Green and Yellow fire on Purple: Green gets two shots for 3 total vs Purple
Light Ray vs Purple 1:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 Damage?:1d6 ⇒ 6
Light Ray vs Purple 2:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 Damage?:1d6 ⇒ 6
Light Ray vs Purple 3:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Damage?:1d6 ⇒ 1
Rest of the lanterns move and fire on Green. Red Gets 2 shots for 4 total vs Green
Light Ray vs Green 1:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 Damage?:1d6 ⇒ 3
Light Ray vs Green 2:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 Damage?:1d6 ⇒ 3
Light Ray vs Green 3:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 Damage?:1d6 ⇒ 2
Ligh Ray vs Green 4:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Damage?:1d6 ⇒ 2
As the celestial beings flitter towards the retreating creature and open fire again, Iskar saunters over to the edge of the cliff and cries out at the beast.
"Have you no honor? To scared to fight us on land, so you take to the air and pick on the woman folk? Come down here and take me in a manly way!"
Mechanics:
Lantern Archons move (Pink took a 5 foot step/full attack) and fire on the tentacle beast Standard to Demoralize?
Intimidate, 1 negative level:1d20 + 33 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 33 - 1 = 52 +1 Round for Thug if successful, if 4 or more rounds hit, will frighten for 1 round instead. Not sure if this thing is capable of being demoralized or frightened...
Not much in the way of spells I can do here guys. But anyone wants to get enlarged or buffed, let me know. Most of my universal target buffs are a range of touch though
"Though I don't follow you, may the beings above send me their minions to do my bidding." calls out Iskar. With a flick of his wrist 5 celestial beings pop into existence.
Turning towards the tentacle thing, the fire beams of light from within.
Mechanics:
Summon Lanter Archon's with Summon Monster IV as standard Beam of light overcomes any DR - attack vs touch
"Well fiddlesticks! Zaas, you're not going to be much help here..."
Grumpily, Iskar touches the rune on his head and mumbles a few words. The glowing emblem begins to fade as the shadows around the eidolon grow, engulfing him completely. Suddenly, he winks out and disappears.
Sacrificed HP to Zaas:2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5 Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon:1d10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11 Sacrificed HP to Zaas:2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10 Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon:1d10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10 Iskar -30; Zaas Full
UMD (need a 8 or better):4d20 ⇒ (13, 19, 20, 16) = 68 CLW:4d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 4, 8, 7) + 4 = 31 Iskar Full
Slowly shrinking back to normal size as he draws a wand, Iskar alternates between sending pulses to his companion and tapping it with a wand. "There, you look much better now. My turn."
Drawing another wand, he begins to tap himself with it. After a few taps, his wounds heal, though both look a bit worse for wear.
Looking around to his companions, Iskar frowns. "Seems we're not quite done with these vermin. I don't know about you, but I think we'd be better off plugging the hole as it were."
Feeling part of his being sucked away, he shudders. "What the...Quit that!" howls the half-orc. Turning towards Zaas, he grumbles ancient words of arcane. Drawing a heart in the air between them, a translucent red light forms linking the two.
Iskar shimmers in the same light as a pulse travels from him to the eidolon and seems to mend its wounds. Returning his hand to the axe, he bellows "Return to the grave!"
Mechanics:
Standard: Cast Improved Life Conduit. Free action remove and replace hand on ax.
Rushing towards Zaas, Iskar smiles. "You've seen better days my friend." Drawing a wand of his own, covered in strange planar inscriptions, he taps the injured friend.
With each tap, the shadowy holes shrink. Satisfied, Iskar turns to their new companions. "Yes, as he said. Shall we see to your needs with the museum curator?"
"Really quite rude sir. We were having a conversation." remarks Iskar, as he strolls across the room. Inspecting the foe before him, he starts giggling to himself. Looking the creature over as he traverses the expanse, his laughter increases in volume with each step.
Finally stopping, he points at the beast. "So, let me see if I get your plan. Drop in unannounced, beat us senseless, alone, and run off with the dagger?! Not only are you severely outnumbered, you are outmatched sir! Would have done you some good to watch our tactics before charging in. We just took down two beasts that were three times your skill!"
Mechanics:
(Blue Arrow) move 30ft, standard to demoralize
[dice=Intimidate to demoralize]1d20+33[/dice
[ooc]Well...that ones a bit low....
Listening to his companions pleas, he nods. "The speak the truth. We've not taken anything. We were summoned to aid Nigel in stopping a thieving. Perhaps we are on the same side in this?"
"Zaas, get up there near Holly and Faundrel. We may need to quickly aid them if this beast breaks free of his hold." advises Iskar.
Taking in the beast's predicament, he begins to laugh loudly. "Really? So...the domesticated house cat just needed a hug. Well, now you can stop all this nonsense and just sit. If you keep this up, we're liable to chop off that mange head of yours!"
Mechanics:
Intimidate as a standard Intimidate to demoralize:1d20 + 33 ⇒ (16) + 33 = 49 Damn! Uh...so if that makes it 3+1rounds or more...Give the cat 1 round of frightened instead
Ignoring the creature, Iskar swings heavily at the cat before him. "You could have saved us a lot of trouble by giving in as easily as your companion."
Seeing Holly safely pulled away, Iskar sidesteps around the beast. "Now I've got you!" taunts the half-breed. "Zaas, come here and watch my back!" he orders.
Feeling confident of their chances, he slashes at the kitty with two grand swings of his blade.
"Sorry buddy, I don't have any way to get you to him. Just be ready if it comes out of there."
Making his way around towards his fallen companion, Iskar readies his trusty axe. "I'll keep it off her." he whispers as he passes Victoria. "Faundral!" calls out the half-orc, with a nod.
Once in position, he slashes hard for the beast.
Mechanics:
Move, Standard Attack Defensively (No haste buff due to antimagic field)
Rushing to assist his companions, Iskar scuttles around the room. "Holy cow that spell made he fast!" exclaims the less experienced pathfinder with glee. "I'm gonna have to learn that one of these days!"
Snearing at the large cat, he observes "You know? For such a large beast, I expect you to put up a better fight! These puny beings wiped the floor with your companion with ease! Perhaps I should call you Ms Boots, you domesticated freak!"
Mechanics:
Move a long way as a single move. Standard to Demoralize (included the size penalty)
If successful, I gain +1 round of shaken from thug archetype. If I beat the DC enough to make it last 4 rounds, I choose to have it 'Frightened' for 1 round instead. Class ability description in following spoiler
Spoiler:
Whenever a thug successfully uses Intimidate to demoralize a creature, the duration of the shaken condition is increased by 1 round. In addition, if the target is shaken for 4 or more rounds, the thug can instead decide to make the target frightened for 1 round.
Tugging a wand free from his belt, Iskar twirls it about for a moment.
"By the power of me, I say protect this beast!" calls out the man. A shimmering translucent light appears and engulfs eidolon as he finishes. "Alright, now get in there and help her."
"I'll be right behind you."
Mechanics:
Draw Wand of Mage Armor, Activate on Zaas, 5ft step
Unless I'm missing something I should be at 0 NL damage. 2 charges of the Infernal Healing on myself and then used CLW wand in the spoiler a couple times.
"Well...thanks guys. You performed quite well." remarks the half-orc sheepishly. "Hopefully I'll prove myself worthy of your company before the days out."
Eyeing the bumps and bruises covering himself and his companions, Iskar produces a wand. "If ya don't mind a little demonic influence, this should help."
Once he's satisfied no one else wants a tug, he swaps out for a different one and taps himself a couple times, mumbling "I am a god"
"Well, I feel better now. So, where to next?
I'd tap each injured party member (thats willing) with a wand of infernal healing - 10 hp back over 1 minute and you detect as evil during that time period. I'd hit myself twice.
Watching the lady before him, Iskar approaches the runes. "Ah, yes. I think I see what you're talking about Holly. If I just..." Reaching out to touch a few of the sigils, his fingers slip just a hair. "Oops, I may have hit the wrong one there."
Mechanics:
Move 30ft (Blue Line), attempt to disable on with UMD UMD:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Watching the pair interact, Iskar nods. "Yes, I suspect we'll get to each in turn." Turning to his companions he adds "My friend and I are more equipped for physical combat than swarms. However, we will follow your more experienced lead. Our aim here is to assist you and keep you from harm as best we can."
In Part A my group did the beast and clockworks. We'd just gotten to the swarm guys before the time ran out for this section. I'm fine with going wherever you guys would like.
