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Hey Shifty, I can GM salvation of the Sages although I would prefer low tier.

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That's a tough one. We got decimated. The only group I know of that made it with no deaths, meta-gamed pretty hard to make sure they had the right capabilities present in the party.

Perfect, thanks again.

No problem, take your time. I don't have any games coming up for him at the moment.

I appreciate you taking the time to GM for us. It was interesting and fun.

Aren't the PbP still supposed to use an event code?

I was actually going to suggest that since I don't think normal sharks could even hurt me without a crit while the stoneskin was up.

Truly it was an epic struggle. We succeeded by our skill and the oppositions lack thereof. Is the traitorous drake truly dead or should we turn her nearly dead self over to your authorities?

Player: Mark M
Character: Jorin de'Morcaine
Number: 30504-2
Lodge: Scarab Sages
Level: 10
Dayjob (craft alchemy): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

boon: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Don't know what we needed to get, but I'm betting it wasn't a 10. :(

buffs
Heart of the Metal (spear) - 1 minutes
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 8 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 8 minutes
Shield - 14 minute(s)
Freedom of Movement - 68 minutes
Protection from Acid - 120 pts
Stoneskin - DR 10/adam 100 pts
Haste - 8 rounds
Bless - ?
the dolphin vanishes with a pop

The others should be able to handle that one idiot carp.

Trblietavá iskra svieti! Glittering motes appear surrounding 2 of the sharks. He then rushes to protect the hostages. standard action spell glitterdust (will save DC=16 or blinded),
move over hostage, if either of them are not blinded I am generating an AoO from them.

HOW ABOUT YOU TRY SOMETHING THAT FIGHTS BACK?!? Jorin screams while thrashing the water trying to draw their attention to him rather than the helpless hostages.

buffs
Heart of the Metal (spear) - 1 minutes
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 8 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 8 minutes
Shield - 14 minute(s)
Freedom of Movement - 68 minutes
Protection from Acid - 120 pts
Stoneskin - DR 10/adam 100 pts
Haste - 9 rounds
Bless - ?
summoned dolphin - last round

Dang! Totally forgot I had a dolphin. Guess I will say it spent last round getting into position. Since dolphins hate sharks and are fairly intelligent, it would go for them.

The celestial slams into the shark with it's powerful snout.
slam attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 19, if hits, slam damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
slam attack haste: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 = 15, if hits, slam damage haste: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
I'm assuming not evil so can't smite and no flanking bonus.

Meanwhile, Jorin rushes forward to get behind the dragon, alters the magic on his whip, and lashes at the dragon.

Swift action to re-arcane pool with +2 and frost, move action to flank with Aletara (no AoO unles it has 15' reach and the smashed wall is providing zero cover), standard action to strike.

whip attack: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 19 + 2 = 27, if hits, whip damage: 1d3 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 plus cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
folio re-roll the attack
whip re-attack: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 19 + 2 = 36, if hits, whip damage: 1d3 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 plus cold damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Jorin cries out, Can any of you dispel some of this lousy traitor's defenses?

Jorin grins and lashes out with the whip he can now use attempting to pull the trident from the sahaugin's hands.

disarm CMB: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (15) + 23 = 38

He then moves around the sahaugin toward the dragon.
free action arcane pool to add +3 to whip, standard action to attempt a disarm, move action toward lizard

buffs
Heart of the Metal (spear) - 1 minutes
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 8 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 8 minutes
Shield - 14 minute(s)
Freedom of Movement - 68 minutes
Protection from Acid - 120 pts
Stoneskin - DR 10/adam 100 pts
Haste - 10 rounds

I would still have heart of the metal on my spear, but I don't expect that to make a difference in this fight unless one of them also has stoneskin.
I am also summoning a CL3 dolphin before opening the door, so 2 rounds left.

Wow, thx Liam. Much less worried about surviving a fight now. I am worried about the point that Tobias brought up though.

I am ready when the rest of you are.

buffs
Heart of the Metal - 1 minutes
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 8 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 8 minutes
Shield - 14 minute(s)
Freedom of Movement - 68 minutes

Lady Aquel, can you tell us how many Sahaugin are with the dragon?

GM, do you mean they are in the first chamber that is open to the ocean or are they actually outside the shell?

Liam, I'm intending to go for the dragon. So I would like the acid protection if you have enough.
I will summon another dolphin with my wand just before opening the door. It might distract the sharks for a few moments.
If I can't get to the dragon right away, I will try to dazzle the eyes of a few if possible. glitterdust
I don't suppose any of you have magic left to speed our actions?

buffs
Heart of the Metal - 3 minutes
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 10 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 10 minutes
Alchemical grease - 1-2 minute(s)
Freedom of Movement - 70 minutes

Lady Aquel, can you tell us how many Sahaugin are with the dragon?

GM, will Hydraulic Push work normally underwater?
I will cast extended shield just before we go out of the shell.

An honor it has been. Is there something we can do for you personally in return for your long service?

Jorin will activate his Wayfinder of Revelation giving a burst of illumination to the conversation. Also a +10 to perception checks for 6 rounds, so a couple of rounds in each of these 3 rooms. While examining the items.
lingustics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
perception: 1d20 + 14 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 14 + 10 = 26
spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

buffs
Heart of the Metal - 3 minutes
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 10 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 10 minutes
Alchemical grease - 1-2 minute(s)
Freedom of Movement - 70 minutes

Do one of you want to use this as a weapon? Jorin asks while offering the tooth. It is not to my liking.

Jorin examines the room for any other features of interest.
perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

buffs
Heart of the Metal - 3 minutes
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 10 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 10 minutes
Alchemical grease - 1-2 minute(s)
Freedom of Movement - 70 minutes

strength check 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
strength check 3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
strength check 4: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
strength check 5: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
strength check 6: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
strength check 7: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
strength check 8: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
strength check 9: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Wow, what a lousy bunch of rolls. I hope check 3 got it. Otherwise I can keep rolling eventually I will get a 26.

buffs
Heart of the Metal - 3 minutes
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 10 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 10 minutes
Alchemical grease - 1-2 minute(s)
Freedom of Movement - 70 minutes

Jorin swims straight for the fang and attempts to rip it from the wall with brute force.
strength check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

I can easily swim there in a single move action and a standard action to try and wrench the fang free. Just guessing that a strength check will do. If something else is more appropriate, let me know.

buffs
Heart of the Metal - 3 minutes
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 10 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 10 minutes
Alchemical grease - 1-2 minute(s)

While the scroll is retrieved and used, Jorin smears himself with grease in case it also might be helpful. He then prepares to swim for the fang.
Will go for it next round.

FoM is not on the Magi list. I do have a +7 UMD, but Liam would be more reliable for the activation.

Whoops! Sorry, missed that it was a surprise round. Cool spell icon.

Party, Any of you have anything to help keep me from getting grappled?
GM, Since we are underwater, can I apply alchemical grease to myself and not have it just instantly gone?

Heart of the Metal has a 10 min duration for me.

buffs
Heart of the Metal - 3 minutes
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 10 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 10 minutes

Feeling brave and having nothing that can effect a haunt anyway, Jorin rushes for the fang. I got this. Didn't realize I had run out of holy water.

I also don't have any way to speak with the dolphin.

Would my Heart of the Metal have worn off yet? We did do some healing, searching, preparing before entering this room.

buffs
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 10 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 10 minutes

Gah droska! From the doorway Jorin draws forth a wand from his bandoleer, activates it, and a dolphin appears toward the far end of the room.

Summon Monster I. Caster level 3. Duration 3 rounds. I can't seem to add an icon on the map, so I put a circle where the dolphin was intended to appear.

Tytus, I think you are the only other prepared caster with 3rd level spells. I am running dry. If you don't mind, I will put on the armor long enough to use the Pearl of Power to recover my Force Punch spell. Then I will take it off if any of you want some magic full plate armor.

Before opening the next door...

Zmeňte ma do chrlič! Budem sa pohybovať ako vydra! Suddenly, Jorin changes form into clawed stone shaped form and begins moving easily through the water.
buffs
Montstrous Physique I - form of gargoyle, 10 minutes
Animal Aspect - otter, 10 minutes
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After opening the door...

Holy One, I am Jorin de'Morcaine the Risen Guard. We have limited details of this location. What we have learned is that is the mortal remains of one know as Riam and that his been defiled by a group of evil usurpers. Add in all the rest that we have learned about the shell and Riam. We are here to cleanse and restore this place. Also to see what can be done to remove some of the imbalance between good and evil on the elemental planes.

monkey fish - 4 min
blurr - 4 min
mirror image - 1 image left

Hmm...We're not yet to the center. I better save my remaining spells.
Jorin slides a little further around the construct, and lashes out repeatedly with his spear.
5 foot 'step' to the left around the construct, Blessing of Fervor for extra attack, and full attack.

1st spear att: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 1 = 21, if hits, 1st spear dam: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
2nd spear att: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 1 = 22, if hits, 2nd spear dam: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
3rd spear att: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 = 12, if hits, 3rd spear dam: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

sheesh rolls of 1, 1, 12, 5, 6, 1. the dice gods hate me now.

monkey fish
blurr
mirror image - 1 image left

Hmm...We're not yet to the center. I better save my remaining spells.
Jorin activates his spear, begins to slide around the construct, and lashes out repeatedly with his spear.
swift action arcane pool for spear +3, 5 foot 'step' to the left around the construct, Blessing of Fervor for extra attack, and full attack.

1st spear att: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 1 = 17, if hits, 1st spear dam: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
2nd spear att: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 1 = 17, if hits, 2nd spear dam: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
3rd spear att: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 1 = 23, if hits, 3rd spear dam: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

if the 3rd one hit, crit damage from BFS: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

GAH!!! And now I just realized I haven't used my arcane pool to make the stupid masterwork spear into a +3 spear in either fight.

I just noticed. We are swimming on the elemental plane of water and I still have Feather Fall prepared. DOH!

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Remember: without a swim speed walking on the water along the 'ground' is half-speed, and without 5-foot steps.
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buffs/conditions
blur 10 minutes
monkey fish 10 minutes

Jorin casts a couple of spells upon himself ...

I have a swim speed from Monkey Fish. If you think that would have worn off by now. I would have cast Animal Aspect - Otter before opening the door to keep a swim speed.

cast defensively: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28 Success! Corrosive Touch for extra acid damage.

Rozpustite do slizu!

1st spear att: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 14 - 2 = 16, if hits, 1st spear dam: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
2nd spear att: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 2 = 18, if hits, 2nd spear dam: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
3rd spear att: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 2 = 19, if hits, 3rd spear dam: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

If any of those hit, it would transmit the corrosive touch and give me an extra weapon attack. If not, the charge will still be holding next round.
corrosive touch acid damage: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 3, 4) = 12
4th spear att: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 - 2 = 31, if hits, 4th spear dam: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

I guess we are not operating tactically today...
Using Blessing of Fervor for extra attack.

cast defensively: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24 Success! Heart of the Metal gives a weapon the nature of adamantine.

Hlava tohto oštepu je naozaj ťažká! Concentrate on the left one until it is destroyed!

1st spear att: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 2 = 32, if hits, 1st spear dam: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
2nd spear att: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 2 = 30, if hits, 2nd spear dam: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
3rd spear att: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 2 = 10, if hits, 3rd spear dam: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

crit confirm 1st spear att: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 2 = 30, if hits, 1st spear dam: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Back up! Fight one at a time through the door/hallway! He casts Mirror Image on himself while waiting for the others to back up.
images: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

knowledge arcana: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

Hmm... Wht do we have here?
perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

knowledge arcana: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32

This is a corrupted font of Holy Water. I wonder if I can figure out how to fix it...

spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31

Same for the next door?

buffs/conditions
blur 10 minutes
monkey fish 10 minutes

Jorin casts a couple of spells upon himself then gets ready to open the first door on the left. Everyone ready?

At their assent, he hauls upon the door.

It seems we are on the correct track. Let us proceed through the door. Do any have preparations to make before we open this portal?

I want to give some more of those panels a try.

knowledge planes: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 Much Better!
craft untrained: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 = 12

Jorin flows over to closely check out the large door.
Detect Magic, examination, and listening.
perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

GM, I can't quite tell, is that an opening in the wall behind the throne?

knowledge planes: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
craft untrained: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7

I forgot to mention, I took a small piece of the Baron's flesh for the Monstrous Physique spell if it comes up.

Jorin flows forward and looks around.
perception, darkvision: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

Jorin consumes one of the cure potions. Liam, since you are a priest, would you please use this want to heal me the rest of the way?

po CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 5) + 3 = 14
wand CLW 1: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
wand CLW 2: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
wand CLW 3: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
wand CLW 4: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
wand CLW 5: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
wand CLW 6: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
wand CLW 7: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
wand CLW 8: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

If no one objects, he also picks up and puts on one of the stalkers masks and the belt. I think everyone but me already has a belt. Will also use my Pearl of Power to recover Corrosive Touch. Don't know about the rest of you, but I'm ready to go.

GM, I've got 15 min total on the spell. Will I still have time remaining on my Elemental Body when we get to the shell?

Gorum's Hairy Nut Sack! That Baron was tougher than I expected. Jorin moves back a little and taps himself with a wand.

UMD: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Dang! My AC is 1 worse while polymorphed since my armor was absorbed. So I took 3 hits. I am in bad shape. I should have cast Shield instead of the Corrosive Touch. hp: 10/73
I hope Liam can finish off the Baron

Jorin wrote:

Speaking of which, as an elemental I'm immune to critical hits. So I only took the first 18 damage.

I had thought that critical immunity was something granted only at Elemental Body 3 and higher? ...

Whoops! You are correct. I mis-remembered.

Speaking of which, as an elemental I'm immune to critical hits. So I only took the first 18 damage.

Haste
Elemental Body I: Water Elemental
hp: 35/73

Oh oh! Think you are a match for me do you? I don't think so. Vaša pokožka sa rozpustí pri mojom dotyku! Jorin gracefully moves to the side so he is no longer directly between the two slimy creatures and lashes out with his spear.

swift action arcane pool to make spear +3
cast defensively: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25 DC=17
spear att 1: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 16 + 1 - 2 = 20, if hits, spear dam 1: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
spear att 2: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 1 - 2 = 30, if hits, spear dam 2: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
spear att 3: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 1 - 2 = 15, if hits, spear dam 2: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
corrosive touch acid damage if any attacks hit: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 3, 4) = 16

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Jorin wrote:

2) This does not give me freedom of movement to use something like a whip without penalties. Correct?

Where would you get Freedom of Movement from? Also, why would it help you wield a whip? Just the whole slashing-weapon-underwater thing?

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Someone thought I could use my whip (my usual weapon) without penalties since I was a water elemental.

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Jorin wrote:

3) Would the vortex ability work with a reach weapon, like a long spear, to strike everyone within 10 feet?

Vortex says it works like Whirlwind but underwater. Whirlwind says you transform yourself into a whirlwind of the given dimensions. The ability doesn't reference your space or reach in any way, just the height of the whirlwind. So no, reach weapons wouldn't do anything for you.

DOH! Sorry, for some reason I locked onto the Whirlwind attack feat.

Ok, I've had it for a while, but this is the first opportunity I've had to use elemental body.

1) I am now a small water elemental. I can still use my weapons and spells since an elemental is a humanoid figure and can speak. Correct?

2) This does not give me freedom of movement to use something like a whip without penalties. Correct?

3) Would the vortex ability work with a reach weapon, like a long spear, to strike everyone within 10 feet?

I am back now. I don't believe being an elemental gives me freedom of movement, so I have to use the spear instead of the whip.

spear AoO on blue: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 17, if hits, spear damage: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9

I do not know if I will have reliable internet access over the holiday weekend. Feel free to bot me.

A teraz som voda a ja som voda! Suddenly there is a small humanoid form that seems a part of surrounding sea.

Elemental Body I => small water elemental. Elementals are immune to poison.