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So far there's only you (GM) and Ef + me (players). We'd have to recruit a few more players, though I don't think it would be such a big problem with the Flaxseed lodge.

I'm really sorry to hear that, Miana... I hope for the best for you.

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I'd love to play The Empty Throne! As I proposed for the Serpent's Skull AP before, I'll gladly gift the pdf to the person who'll GM it for us. Miana? Seal?

Excellent news, EF! Of course I'm not dead set on Thousand Fangs below, and I already compiled a list of modules & AP chapters that are playable at level 15. Here goes:

Curse of the Crimson Throne 5: Skeletons of Scarwall (13-15)
Serpent's Skull 5: The Thousand Fangs Below (13-15)
Carrion Crown 6: Shadows of Gallowspire (13-15)
Jade Regent 6: The Empty Throne (14-16)
Skull & Shackles 6: From Hell's Heart (13-15)
Shattered Star 5: Into the Nightmare Rift (13-15)
Reign of Winter 5: Rasputin Must Die! (13-15)
Reign of Winter 6: The Witch Queen's Revenge (15-17)
Giantslayer 5: Anvil of Fire (14-16)
Giantslayer 6: Shadow of the Storm Tyrant (15-17)
Hell's Rebels 5: The Kintargo Contract (13-15)
Module: The Moonscar (15-17)
Module: Tomb of the Iron Medusa (13-15)

I've already crossed out the Reign of Winter ones since you'll get credit for those with my campaign eventually, and you've already gotten credit for part 6.

Outstanding! No problem waiting, there's no hurry at all. Do you have access to the scenario? If not, I'll gladly pay for you to have the PDF (I think Paizo's wishlist system allows for people to gift PDFs in that way).

Merry Christmas! I hope the holidays are much enjoyed by everyone.

I've been thinking the past few days how our group was really awesome and that I would like to keep on playing with you. I also thought about these high-level chronicle sheet we are getting, and the fact that we don't really get to play our characters past level 13. I'd really like to play my elven oracle to whom I've attached the last three RotRL chronicles. He's currently 15.2, and won't benefit from the sixth RotRL sheet until he levels up. Do you have level 13+ characters that would be in the same situation?

So here's my proposal. I'd like to find a kind GM to run AP#41 "The Thousand Fangs Below" (part 5 of Serpent's Skull) for all of us who would like to take part in that adventure. In return, I'd love to GM a module/AP chapter/scenario of that GM's choosing - a kind of trade in a way.

Why "The Thousand Fangs Below"? Firstly, it's level 13-15, so it would allow us to play characters that are freshly out of EotT/All for Immortality, while still allowing my level 15 oracle to join. Secondly, it has been sanctioned for PFS very recently, so there's a high chance none of use have played it for credit already. Finally, I think it's a great adventure for Pathfinder Society Seekers, because its goal is to...

Provided that there is interest in that project, we'd have the core of a group we could fill with interested people we know well (and love to play with.

Any thoughts?

If you'd like to be part of this adventure, let me know!

If you'd like to GM this adventure and have me GM a module/AP chapter/series of PFS scenarii in return, let me know!

Lucian's Fort save, moment of prescience: 1d20 + 15 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 16 = 35
Evanya's Fort save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Following a hunch, Lucian closes his eyes in time to avoid having his sight taken from him (for the third time in this campaign!), and asks Evanya to dismiss the antimagic field. The devout Desnan first teleports his companions to where Kufieno is, before plane shifting everyone back to Golarion. Once it becomes clear that the Pinnacle of Avarice is falling apart, he pulls his prepared scroll of word of recall in conjunction with his Mnemonic Vestment to bring everyone - blind or not - to the Sandpoint cathedral.

"We made it!" Lucian cheers as he delightfully contemplates the crystal blue sky over his home town. "Karzoug's dead and we're all alive! Praised be Desna, I honestly didn't think we'd all survive to see this day. I'm proud to call you friends, all of you." His eyes are on the brink of shedding a tear as he beams a warm smile to each of his companions. "And you Evanya, you've been incredibly courageous. We wouldn't be here if it weren't for you. Did you see Karzoug's face when the field took away all his powers? Priceless. Which is quite ironic when you're speaking of the Runelord of Greed, now that I think of it!" It is only then that Lucian realizes his azata companion is blind. "Oh, I'm dreadfully sorry girl, let's tend to everyone's wounds first. Wait- where's Thunderpuss?" Lucian contemplates the dead firepelt cougar Sealman has so selflessly carried from the Pinnacle of Avarice. "Great Desna, this day is a day of revelry, not of mourning. Rise from the dead, Thunderpuss!" Lucian casts raise dead, calling the fallen cat back to Golarion - and his loving dwarven master. The Evangelist then conjures a soothing music of the spheres which fills the cathedral with warmth and comfort. Wounds close, and Lucian doesn't hold back on the various curative spells to remedy everyone's ailments. A scroll of mass heal should do the trick. Restorations will be cast on Thunderpuss of course, with the required time elapsed between each casting.

In the days that follow, Lucian's spirits are as high as they could ever be. A bright smile adorns his face, and he hasn't lost any of his optimism. Yet a change has indeed occured for the Varisian, for he appears to be at peace now, ridden of his baser instincts and doubts. His wanderlust is far from extinguished, though, and he speads a good deal of his time striding through Varisia, visiting old acquaintances in Turtleback ferry or Magnimar, or seeing the famed Kaer Maga for himself. However an unbreakable bond never fails to bring him back to Sandpoint, using the opportunity to visit the Turandarok academy to tell a tall tale or two to the local children, to have a passionate chat on Thassilon history with his old master Brodert Quink, or to visit his old adventuring companions.

Yet there's one place he always visits first when he returns home after his long treks in the wild - The Rusty Dragon. The inn has become like a second home to the Desnan. Is it because its many customers never say no to a story told jointly by Lucian and Evanya? Or because of the unique taste of the ale from home? All these reasons may well play a part, yet they don't compare to the Varisian's strong bond with its owner Ameiko Kaijitsu. Her smile as Lucian pushes the inn door after a long absence is its own reward, and so are the endless laughter of the two former adventurers sharing a hilarious anecdote. Complicity is beyond words with these two, a relationship that is bound to bloom in the years to come. Lucian soon proposes to her many unique journeys, be them to show the Tian-Min where his long fight against the Runelord's minions took him, to discover uncharted lands or explore a unique and ephemeral demiplane he created just for the occasion. Time will tell where their paths will take them and what form their relationship will assume, but one thing is for sure - Lucian's life will never be the same without Ameiko.

What a breathtaking finish! This was one of the most epic fights I've ever been in - one I really felt could go awfully wrong if we messed up just one single decision. Congratulations, everyone! *group hug*

A heartfelt thanks to EF for holding on to this amazing campaign and player group until the end, despite playtimes variating highly for a vast majority of us throughout the campaign. I'm sad that Rissi (and to a lesser extent because he was missing for a lot longer, Kufieno) couldn't take part in this last confrontation, though.

On the matter of the PFS sheet, could you issue it to 76446-1 / Kynrac / Grand Lodge, please? There's no hurry obviously.

We're waiting on Miana.

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Feel free to decide Rissi's action. Your being teleported with us could potentially end this fight.

I thought about the maze as well, but teleworking Miana would be a gift that could end up with a checkmate in our favor. Miana, what's your take on this? .

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Wall of Force specifically states that teleport will not be blocked by it, so instead of healing Evanya I'll teleport us on the other side of the wall of force. Evanya's action stands (she retrieves the scroll, casts it on the same square as Lucian, then 5-ft steps over Sealman so that Karzoug is within reach of the antimagic field. Unless I'm missing something?

Oops! Allow me to rethink my action then.

Sincere apologies, it seems I missed EF's post. Catching up now.

Fort DC 32 (Lucian): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 29 damage
Fort DC 32 (Evanya): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 59 damage - 19 hp left
Fort DC 32 (Ghaele): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28 59 damage - slain
The trio suffers harshly from Karzoug's spell. The ghaele azata quickly dies due to horrid dehydration, weeping tears of dried blood in its last moments. Lucian grits his teeth and his heart skips a beat as he beholds his beloved Evanya suffer dreadfully from the spell as well.

Fort DC 28 (Lucian): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
Fort DC 28 (Evanya): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
... luckily both of them resist the noxious fumes seeking to drain all life from them. Lucian focuses his thoughts and draws a scroll from his bag. Reading the words of divine power out loud, Evanya's wounds vanish.
Scroll of heal used on Evanya.

A split-second later, the Azata, her face showing unspeakable wrath, draws another scroll from Lucian's haversack, and chants the arcane words out loud.
UMD DC 31: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (9) + 24 = 33
Suddenly, a suppressive antimagic field surrounds the Azata, who immediately flies five feet towards the archwizard. "The death of my kin will no go unpunished. Do what you do best, Sealman."

The antimagic field suppresses all magic within 10 feet of Evanya. She flies over Sealman, so Seal, Lucian, Karzoug and herself are within the field. Seal - blast the bastard to smithereens!

4 attacks? Haven't you forgotten the BoF one?

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I agree with your decision, that's how I would have adjudicated it. However, I didn't want to question your judgement. Let's go back to the original plan then, if that's okay with you! Seal, if you'll do the honors.

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I'm considering my options here. Would ethereal jaunt allow me to circumvent the prismatic wall if I went through the actual stone wall? That being said, for this round:

Lucian, seeing that thunderous giants and a blue dragons are pitted against them, wards the party against electricity.

Casting communal resist electricity (30) on Sealman, Rissi, the ghaele, Thunderpuss, Evanya and myself.

Meanwhile, the ghaele azata drowns the dragon in a prismatic spray. As in previous post. It probably won't beat the dragon's SR, but it makes sense that he'd stick to that plan.

Okay, I'll retcon then (so will the ghaele, but not Evanya). I'm away from my computer so I'll only be able to do it in a couple hours. Can you move the tokens back to their original position please?

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Lucian beams a joyful smile at Evanya, and winks at her. "I knew I could count on you! Hang on tight, here we go!" Hands are joined with her, the ghaele, Thunderpuss and Seal to bring woe and destruction to Karzoug.

You didn't answer my question about teleport, but assuming that works, I'll cast teleport to bring the party to old K's!
Teleport: 1d100 ⇒ 32 Hopefully we land on target!

The ghaele uses that opportunity to drown the evil mastermind wizard in a prismatic spray. What's a party without proper disco lights?
Bypassing SR: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Which beam?: 1d8 ⇒ 8
Which beams?: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 7) = 10
3 Yellow 80 points electricity damage (DC 20 Reflex half)
7 Violet Sent to another plane (DC 20 Will negates)

EF, don't forget that two azatas are accompanying me: the called Ghaele and the summoned Lilend. I added them to the map, but do they take any damage from the meteor swarm?

Assuming the BBEG easily bypasses SR 28:
Ref: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 26 - 4 = 39
Ref: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 26 - 4 = 35
Ref: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 26 - 4 = 23
Ref: 1d20 + 26 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 26 - 4 = 41
Lucian manages to dodge most of the fiery boulders raining down from the sky. 65 damage - 14 temp hp = 51 damage

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
A question to hasten things up and since my turn is coming right up: is it possible to teleport on the other side of the wall harmlessly?

I'll roll Rissi's saves since it impacts my Hp (via shield other), assuming BoF was taken preemptively for AC/Ref saves/atk rolls:
Rissi's Ref: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 17 - 4 = 28
Rissi's Ref: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 17 - 4 = 30
Rissi's Ref: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 17 - 4 = 24
Rissi's Ref: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 17 - 4 = 14
Rissi takes 49 damage, and Lucian takes 50 damage.

Dear companions, don't forget group buffs! BoF, Good Hope, etc. Full list here.

That's way better than what I could have done in her stead!

I'm perfectly fine waiting for Rissi within a reasonable timeframe (days/a couple of weeks, but not months).

Suits me. Have a great trip to Florida!

Lucian will cast the following spells: true Seeing (himself), summon monster VI (Lilend azata), blessing of fervor. He'll gladly cast freedom of movement on the whole party, as well as shield of faith for those who want it, as well as true seeing.

Of course he'll cast the round-based duration spells last.

Evanya can cast bear's endurance on whomever wants it (from her wand).

As for the Ghaele Azata, it'll cast greater invisibility on himself (sadly he can't cast it on anyone else).

Lastly, he keeps his scroll of antimagic field in hand.

To sum up:

Active effects from Lucian

Party Mass Fly, Mass Owl's Wisdom, Good Hope, Freedom of Movement, Blessing of Fervor, (Bear's Endurance), (Shield of Faith), (True Seeing)

For the spells between brackets, please say if you want it or not.

Rissi Shield Other

Lucian Gentle Repose, Glamered Armor (permanent); Shield Other (Rissi), Moment of Prescience +16 (16 hours); Tongues (160 minutes), Extended Shield of Faith (+4), Extended Ironskin (+7), Extended Freedom of Movement (32 minutes), Spell Resistance 28 (16 minutes), False Life (14 hp, 5 hours), True Seeing, Summon Monster VI (Lilend Azata, 16 rounds)

"Of course, friend. Allow me to alleviate your troubles."

Casting restoration.

I agree completely with Seal. In the meantime let's deal with the healing.

Lucian politely asks the azata to deal with his companions' wounds.
The Azata has cure light wounds at will, so that should do it.

Lucian focuses his thoughts and doesn't let his guard down as she unleashes a wave of extasy onto the lamia queen.

Casting Waves of Extasy defensively (automatic success on the concentration check. Will DC 28, if she fails she's stunned for 1 round and then staggered for the remainder of the spell. If she makes her save she is staggered for the first round and can act normally thereafter.

The Azata attempts yet once more to dispel the blade barrier.
Dispel check: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

Absolutely!

Lucian uses the opportunity to step behind his dwarven friend and teleport on the other side of the blade barrier.

"Dwarf delivery service!" yells the Varisian boy.

Also, setting up a nice flank.

The azata immediately withdraws and casts dispel magic, this time aimed at the silence spell the lamia queen just cast.
Dispel check: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

Waiting to see whether this is enough to dispel it to post Lucian's actions.

The Azata will attempt to dispel magic the blade barrier...
Dispel Check: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

... while Lucian and Evanya cast very familiar blessings. Casting blessing of fervor (Lucian) and good hope (Evanya).

Lucian's list of buffs cast before entering the room:
Moment of Prescience +16 (self, 16 hours)
False Life (from Sihedron Medallion) (self, 5 hours) 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Shield Other (Rissi, 16 hours)
Mass Fly (the whole group, 160 minutes)
Spell Resistance 28 (self & Sealman, 16 minutes)
Mass Owl's Wisdom (+4 Wis for the whole team, 16 minutes)
Tongues (self, 160 minutes)
Extended Shield of Faith (self, 32 minutes)
Extended Ironskin (self, 32 minutes)
Extended Freedom of Movement (self, 32 minutes)
Important Note: if you'd like a buff (Spell Resistance, Freedom of Movement or Shield of Faith come to mind), please do ask and ye shall receive!

Agreed! Let's rest. Then we can use our rune forged weapons to disrupt this wall of force.

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Same question as usual, who needs healing and how much?

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The azata shoots two rays of pure light.
RTA: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 272d12 ⇒ (8, 5) = 13
RTA: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 232d12 ⇒ (10, 11) = 21

Lucian takes a step forward and channels pure energy to heal his companions. It should heal everyone except the demon.
Channel: 7d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 3, 5, 3, 1) = 17

If it's possible she'll do it on Kufieno 's main blade instead, then.

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Fort: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Fort (Ghaele): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35

Lucian focuses his thoughts and casts debilitating portent on the demon, hoping to stop his rampage.
Bypassing SR: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (16) + 27 = 43
Will DC 29 each time he lands an attack or damaging spell. On a failed save, it deals half damage. I'll cancel the spell if the demon lands a crit at someone.

Meanwhile, the azata steps forward and bestows Sealman's weapon with align weapon, infusing it with the power of good.

Lucian flies to catch up with his friends, and casts blessing of fervor.

"Desna - now would be a perfectly good time to send us your envoy!" declares the Varisian. Almost instantly, he feels a benevolent presence beside him. An elegantly armored sentinel stands alert, her eyes radiating divine light and her noble blade crackling with power. Her harmonious face soon turns sour as she gazes at the massive demon, and she casts a spell as she displays her holy sword for the shemhazian demon to behold.

Casting banishment (Will DC 22 with the holy sword displayed)
SR: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 1 = 31

Since the summoned creature will help for a whole day (24 hours), I'll use it now. If we decide to rest later, it'll still be here anyway.

So, we have resources that we can call upon, if we care too:

Prayer beads(...)

Actually, this has reminded me that I used the Bead of Summons but our beloved GM didn't describe the outcome. Is it considered unspent, then? Or is Desna's messenger coming?

Actually, I'm better off than I thought - no need to rest now.

Lucian channels Desna's will to heal his companions ' wounds.

Channel : 7d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 1, 6, 3, 6, 4) = 25
Channel : 7d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 4, 6, 3, 3, 6) = 31
Channel : 7d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 2, 3, 5, 5) = 21
If you still need more, feel free to roll CLW charges.

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I actually hoped to rest before we faced Karzoug. Perhaps we could go on and deal with his other servants and withdraw before facing him, depending on the circumstances. He sounds like a formidable opponent so perhaps it would be best if we were more fit to face him?

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Lucian seems invigorated by the resounding victory met by his companions. "No doubt he was a mere underling. I expect Karzoug to be an entierly different affair. Anyone wounded?"

Lucian remains vigilant, at the ready. Lucian continues readying a counterspell

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Lucian's attention remains focused on the wizard. He waits for him to do the first move, just like in a Tien sword duel.

Readying a dispel magic to counter the wizard's next spell.

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Apologies for the lack of posting for the past two days, I've moved into a new apartment and my ISP still hasn't restored my connexion. I'll do my best to post from my phone in the meantime, but if I need to be botted, please do so. Sorry about the inconvenience!

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Since we're at the "silly corn excuse" stage ;) , here's mine: I'm moving tomorrow! I've just finished packing the last box, exhausted but relieved.

Connectivity should be shaky in the next couple of days as a consequence.

Still delaying, leaving Sealman have his personal Christmas time!

Delay. I'll let the melees have their fun and act if there's a serious wound or ailment that needs to be healed.

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Lucian immediately empowers his companions with blessing of fervor.