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Same, thanks! This was one of the most fun high-level tables I've played.

Julian stands his ground during the quakes, then drinks his final elixir of enlarge person and goes to retrieve the Pathfinders that are in trouble.

Reflex: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 2 = 33

With his giant arms, he sweeps some stuck agents up and pulls them from the black tentacles.
CMB: 1d20 + 14 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 33

With collapsed tunnels and mobs of undead still in the way, the investigator searches for hidden passage that might lead out of the ruins. He uses alchemical allocation and drinks his elixir of vision.
Perception: 1d20 + 20 + 10 + 2 + 2d8 ⇒ (1) + 20 + 10 + 2 + (4, 8) = 45

Despite his luck running thin, he's able to discover a new route out of the collapsing dungeon, and he emerges with a group of Pahtfinders into the crater.

I'll take 10 on Craft (alchemy) for a 35.

Julian wipes ichor from his spear.

"A well-fought victory. Hopefully our companions fare as well."

Assuming this thing is still alive.

Heroism, Orchid's Drop
Reflex: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 2 + 2 = 36

Julian leans in with his spear, using another round of quickness from his boots.

I'll use moment of greatness on my first attack.
Haste, Heroism, Mutagen, Power Attack, Studied Combat, Relic
+1 inspired longspear: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 4 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 1 + 4 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 = 41 + Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2 Total:42
for piercing: 1d8 + 10 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 9 + 6 = 30 + Inspired: 2 Total: 32
haste: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 = 42
for piercing: 1d8 + 10 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 9 + 6 = 29
iterative: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 = 41
for piercing: 1d8 + 10 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 9 + 6 = 31

I'm using a boon from Sanctum of the Sages to get Mythic Power Attack for a round, if that wasn't clear. It's a free action to activate.

Heroism, Orchid Drop
Will Save: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 16 + 2 + 2 = 38
I have Deathless armor and resist negative 10, so I won't take any damage.

"You underestimate us, monster." Julian delves deep into his memory and taps the mythic power of the Ruby Sage to empower his attacks.

Julian studies the creature, clicks his heels together and attacks.
Haste, Heroism, Mutagen, Mythic Power Attack, Studied Combat, Relic
+1 inspired longspear: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 = 28 + Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 Total: 31
for piercing: 1d8 + 10 + 13 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 13 + 6 = 37 + Inspired:6Total: 43
Haste: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 = 30 + Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7 Total: 36
for piercing: 1d8 + 10 + 13 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 13 + 6 = 30 + Inspired:12 Total: 42
Iterative: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 + 2 + 3 - 3 + 6 + 1 = 28 + Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 1) = 9 Total: 36
for piercing: 1d8 + 10 + 13 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 13 + 6 = 31 + Inspired:16 Total: 49

Target is sickened and cannot make attacks of opportunity

Julian will use Bodyguard to raise the AC of allies in range by 2 if they are attacked.

Ready to bamph.

boon: 1d20 ⇒ 2

If it doesn't want to come out to play, maybe Wynn can just fire arrows at it.

Does anyone have Spring Attack type nonsense where you could get in and attack without staying in there?

Heck yeah.

But if someone who's not flying around on a sweet dragon wants it more, I'll gladly defer.

Mindful of his weaknesses in the last combat, Julian will drink his potion of darkvision.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2d8 ⇒ (4) + 18 + 2 + (4, 8) = 36 Total: 32

Julian will drink his elixir or longarm, extending his reach.

Atop Archaememnon's back, Julian's form starts to flicker as he drinks an elixir of displacement.

I"ll be happy to ride a dragon, then!

Julian admires the intricate lock, and checks the box for equally-cunning traps, scanning it wil detect magic and asking Peter to examine it with his arcane sight. Perception for Traps: 1d20 + 26 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 26 + 2 = 44 with Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6 for total: 49

As long as it appears safe to do so, he'll attempt to open the lock.
Take 10 with Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7 for total: 46

A white-haired gnome in a pith helmet wanders though the gathering of heroes. "Now how did I find myself here?" He takes a generous swig from a flask disguised as a wayfinder before channeling a bit of holy energy.

Aid Mission: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 6, 6) = 18

Curious what could lie past the warded doors, Julian withdraws a few vials from his coat and signals his readiness to continue.

Taking freedom of movement and his mutagen.

Julian will oh-so-carefully unfurl the weaves of magic in the deadly symbol, making mystical pass, blowing drifts of arcane powder, and carefully sketching counter-runes in front of the door with his lock picks.

Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 7) = 9
Take 10 with Inspiration for a: 47

Here's a question: Symbol of death mentions that rogues can disarm it. I assume that you ca attempt to do that without triggering it?

I feel like this is always a bit of an odd thing with traps that trigger when you see them.

"Yes, many have falen in this foul place, and we're not through with it yet. I hope those disrupting the ritual fair well."

In the intervening time, Julian will drink an extract of heroism.

Julian does his best impression of an archer, lighting up the yellow nemhain again.
Haste, Aid
+2 holy ghost touch adaptive shortbow
shortbow v yellow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 33 for piercing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 and good: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9
shortbow v yellow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 32 for piercing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 and good: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11
shortbow v yellow: 1d20 + 12 - 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 12 - 5 + 1 + 1 = 11 for piercing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 and good: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

Fishing for high numbers here, and seemed pretty unlikely I'd hit green since the big guy is between him and me, now.

Julian has a better shot at yellow, so he unleashes another volley of arrows.

Haste, Aid
+2 holy ghost touch adaptive shortbow
shortbow v yellow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 15 for piercing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 and good: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
shortbow v yellow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 25 for piercing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 and good: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7
shortbow v yellow: 1d20 + 12 - 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 12 - 5 + 1 + 1 = 16 for piercing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 and good: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

Julian will use inspiration on the 2nd attack.
Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9 for a total of 31.

Quickened by Peter's spell, Julian attacks the one of the spirits with his blessed bow.

Haste, Aid
+2 holy ghost touch adaptive shortbow
shortbow v green: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 17 for piercing: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 and good: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5
shortbow v green: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 1 + 1 = 33 for piercing: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 and good: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
shortbow v green: 1d20 + 12 - 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 5 + 1 + 1 = 29 for piercing: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 and good: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
I'm going to use a boon to take a +1 on this before I roll it.
1d20 + 12 - 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 19 for piercing: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 6) + 10 = 18
Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 8) = 9
27 to confirm?

From your post, Julian, it looks like activating that boon is a full-round action?

It's a standard action. I think it's supposed to be similar to a paladin activating her divine bond.

Clutch summoning there, Peter.

Also, looks like the site ate my edit on the gameplay post: I moved up and back a bit.

Activating a boon from Mummy's Mask. Bow is now a +2 ghost touch holy adaptive shortbow.

Julian sends up a quick prayer, imagining the ghosting figure of a paladin before him, "Lady Sophronia, now is the time I could use your aid."

Suddenly, his bow erupts in tendrils of light; sunbursts and angels, their arms raised to greet the dawn, trace themselves in delicate patterns along its length.

Stagger: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Julian pulls out his bow and readies himself for whatever happens next.

I have an oil of daylight.

Peter: Woundn't we be able to see anyway? The blood river is glowing, right? So natural light conditions would happen and we could see.

I'd stay with you if you D-Doored.

Also, I've rolled 1, 2, 1 on my last rolls. Amazing.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 2 = 16

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 18 + 2d8 ⇒ (1) + 18 + (6, 3) = 28 Total: 25
Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 18 + 2d8 ⇒ (2) + 18 + (3, 3) = 26 Total: 23

The creatures are like nothing Julian has ever seen.

UMD, Sense Motive, and Diplomacy? That work for you?

I'd take that headband. Any guidance on what skills it grants, GM?

The cloak is also an upgrade for me, but I already have a +3, so if others need it more, they should go for it.

"Back away from it, Bristor! Avoid its death throes."

Julian will wait until Bristor does so, then study the creature, take a step toward it, activate his boots, and attacks.

Haste, Heroism, Power Attack, Studied Target
+1 inspired longspear: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 14 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 6 = 37
piercing: 1d8 + 7 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 9 + 6 = 28
Haste Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 6 = 28
piercing: 1d8 + 7 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 9 + 6 = 28
Iterative: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 6 = 24
piercing: 1d8 + 7 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 9 + 6 = 26

If the third attack is a hit, Julian activates his studied strike.
Studied Strike: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 1, 1, 5) = 12
Target is sickened and cannot make attacks of opportunity

Julian clicks his boot heels together for a boost of speed, then flies around the bookshelves to draw a bead on Ulin. After studying the spellcaster's weaknesses, he strikes out with his spear, hoping to land a powerful attack against the blind foe.

Inspiration, Haste, Heroism, Power Attack, Studied Target
+1 inspired longspear: 1d20 + 14 + 2d8 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 14 + (6, 6) + 1 + 2 - 3 + 6 = 50 To Hit: 44
piercing: 1d8 + 7 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 9 + 6 = 30
Studied Strike: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 6, 4) = 21Damage: 63
Target is sickened and cannot make attacks of opportunity

I'll take a potion of magic circle against evil.

I was debating that versus an oil of keen edge, which seems like more fun, but less communally useful.

Julian follows Bristor to the southeast.

Julian moves up to look the statue over.
Perception: 1d20 + 20 + 2d8 ⇒ (4) + 20 + (2, 6) = 32Total: 30

I'm willing to do another encounter.

I'm rocking a good quarantine beard right now. Maybe I should make some guac!

A hulking half-orc clad in mammoth furs strides into and looks surprisingly at home in the dark library.

"Trouble with the undead? Neil think you should check 299.9."

His form shimmers into that of a dinosaur and he tears off across the archive.

Muscle Aid: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 2) = 9

Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
Religion 1: 32
Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12
Religion 2: 34

"You think we'd trade you a life for some information? What could you possibly offer us?"

Need more investigators.

Is the cursed bite an actual curse? Does someone have remove curse?

Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35
Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
Total: 38

"Ah, a task suited to my unique expertise." Julian rubs his hands in anticipation as he approaches the wards.

His eyes take on a slight sheen as he scans the magical signature of the wards. "I've not seen wardings like this outside Varisian ruins. Are they inspired by Thassilonian work?" He scratches the whiskers on his chin.

"Of course, Thassilonian, Osirion, or his own design, there's always some trick."
With a twist of his hand, he disrupts one of the arcane channels.
Eidetic Recollection to Take 20 on the Knowledge (arcana)
Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (4, 8) = 12
Total: 44

He moves to study one of the mirrors. "Here's an old memory. Where you there, Bristor? When we investigated that haunted market in Korvosa? A lesson to be learned there, about disturbing the quiet of the dead."

Finally, he looks behind one of the mirrors. "Even magically-reinforced stone crumbles, in time."
Disable Device: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (18) + 28 = 46
Inspiration: 2d8 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11
Total: 52

Investigating!

Julian fires away with the wand again.

magic missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) + 3 = 9

He then moves into position and prepares to interfere with any attacks on his friends.

I think it's from his dragon disciple prestige class.

Did we find out what shuts off its regeneration when Peter asked about its special defenses?

Unfazed by the fog, Julian attempts to resist the creature's spell.
Heroism, Orchid's Drop
Will: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 16 + 2 + 2 = 38

With a concerned compression of his lips at creature's reaction to Sir Hendrik's charge, the investigator pulls out an ornate wand and points it at the ooze, intoning the command word.
magic missile CL5: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) + 3 = 13

Meanwhile in the distance, a Vudrani spellcaster's eyes glow brightly as he bends the elements to his will. (Already rolled for Dinani in the Discussion thread.)