I know it seems wierd, but I have a few friends that wants to start playing some PFS1 games.
Anyone have links to the last version of the Guide to Organized Play, Quick Start Guide, the forum threads that tell about playing in PFS1, Faction Reward sheets, and/or any other links I should give them?
We have played through or are approaching the finish of 3 AP's in my home groups. Carrion Crown, Emerald Spire, and Iron God's. Just starting Rise of the Rune Lords.
As I understand it, if you have played through the AP, you can get the chronicle sheets and apply them to a PFS character. However, the question comes in that no one but me in any of those groups has ever played in PFS and they have no desire to start at this time. I don't think several of them even have a Paizo account. So the GM has no real incentive to figure out the PFS reporting to get me the chronicle sheets.
Can I somehow report the AP completions for them so I can get the chronicle sheets?
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Buffs:
Ant Haul, dur 26 hours
Mage Armor, dur 13 hours
Magic Circle Against Evil, dur 120 minutes
Communal Protection From Cold, dur 25 min, 120 pts remaining
Communal Protection From Fire, dur 23 min, 57 pts remaining
Bless, dur 12 minutes
Osmon olovlari sizni tozalaydi! A column of fire rains down on 2 of the Adril's.
fire and divine damage:13d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 4, 2, 6, 2, 6, 3, 1, 5, 3, 5, 6) = 52 reflex save DC=24 for half. The way PF does circles I can only hit blue and purple.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Buffs:
Ant Haul, dur 26 hours
Mage Armor, dur 13 hours
Magic Circle Against Evil, dur 120 minutes
Communal Protection From Cold, dur 25 min, 120 pts remaining
Communal Protection From Fire, dur 23 min, 57 pts remaining
Bless, dur 12 minutes
GM, I would have burned my Heightened Awareness for the +4 to initiative bonus. However, with rolling a 4 it won't really make a difference.
We must protect Shemis. We must not lose yet another member of the Decemvirate.
Yorug'lik Zanjirlari Sizni Bog'laydi! A glowing etherial chain attempts to wrap around the Hestram attacking Shemis. I'm assuming the one attacking Shemis is the the real one until I get further info. Chains of Light spell. Reflex save DC=26 negates.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Theodric de LaMontagne wrote:
... Adril has gone corrupt...
I don't know that he has "gone" corrupt. That implies that he was loyal to begin with. I think this is long laid and careful plan. He killed members of the Decemvirate to make an opening for himself. Then as soon as he was made a member he has begun to eliminate the rest. I think it is pretty clear he wants to replace the Decemvirate with only himself in charge.
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Are you absolutely sure there is no way that anyone has passed you recently? Is there any magical way he could have gotten past you? He has been known to use magical disguises. The pass stones say he has been through. All of our information says he intends to kill any members of the Decemvirate or their loyal servants that he can find as well as stealing any relics of power he can locate and remove.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Buffs:
Ant Haul, dur 26 hours
Mage Armor, dur 13 hours
Magic Circle Against Evil, dur 130 minutes
Communal Protection From Fire, dur 26 min
Bless, dur 13 minutes
Heightened Awareness, dur 10 minutes
Summoned Small Fire Elementals, dur 8 rounds
Ha! Well it looks like the defenses are even better than expected. I was trying to save magic and it will end up costing me more.
Shouting in Ignan, Move that last lever back to where it was just a moment ago!
Drat! They can't hear me. I will protect us from the fire then attempt to move us into there. I will not be stopped by a stupid door! No matter how cleverly constructed.
Lavode begins working more magic.
Cast Communal Protection From Energy, Fire on all of us. Then Dimension Door into the room. I can carry 4 others. Since Life Tracker and the Bug are guarding the back trail I can take all 5 of us.
I am assuming the wall is thick enough that the fire elementals will not be able to hear me even if I shout. If they can hear, it might save a dimension door.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Buffs:
Ant Haul, dur 26 hours
Mage Armor, dur 13 hours
Magic Circle Against Evil, dur 130 minutes
Bless, dur 13 minutes
Heightened Awareness, dur 10 minutes
Summoned Small Fire Elementals, dur 13 rounds
Bos, get ready to slam the door as soon as they go in.
Lavode completes the spell and number summoned:1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 small flaming humanoids appear.
In Ignan, You go pull that level on the left and you go pull that lever on the right. The figures rush into the room.
Bos, after the roar, you can open the door back up.
If it is only fire damage, they are immune. If anything else happens, they only have 15 hit points. If they survive when we open the door back up, I will find some icons for them.
Small Fire Elemental:
N Small outsider (elemental, extraplanar, fire)
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +4
DEFENSE
AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+1 Dex, +1 dodge, +3 natural, +1 size)
hp 15[2d10+4]
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +0
Immune elemental traits, fire
Weaknesses vulnerability to cold
OFFENSE
Speed 50 ft.
Melee slam +6(1d4+2 plus burn)
Special Attacks burn (1d4, DC 11)
STATISTICS
Str 14, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 4, Wis 11, Cha 11
Base Atk +2; CMB +3; CMD 15
Feats Dodge, Improved InitiativeB, Weapon FinesseB
Skills Acrobatics +5, Climb +4, Escape Artist +5, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (planes) +1, Perception +4
Languages Ignan
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Burn (Ex)
A fire elemental deals fire damage in addition to damage dealt on a successful hit in melee. Those affected by the burn ability must also succeed on a Reflex save or catch fire, taking the listed damage for an additional 1d4 rounds at the start of its turn. A burning creature can attempt a new save as a full-round action. Dropping and rolling on the ground grants a +4 bonus on this save. Creatures that hit a burning creature with natural weapons or unarmed attacks take fire damage as though hit by the burning creature and must make a Reflex save to avoid catching on fire. See Burn for more details.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
It won't be quiet, but I can get the levers pulled by a creature from the plane of fire.
If no on stops him, he will begin summon monster III for a small fire elemental.
I can speak to it in Ignan, tell it to pull one or both levers. We can close the door to not get blasted.
Do you guys want it to pull both levers, or just one?
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Buffs:
Ant Haul, dur 26 hours
Mage Armor, dur 13 hours
Magic Circle Against Evil, dur 130 minutes
Bless, dur 13 minutes
Heightened Awareness, dur 10 minutes
As they ready at the door, Lavode uses a couple spells on the group and himself. When you are ready Bos.
Not sure of the elapsed time so I will renew the Bless. I will also cast Magic Circle Against Evil. So anyone that stays within 10' of me will have protection from evil. Finally, Heightened Awareness on self from wand, which I will burn for the +4 to next initiative check.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
perception:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28 If Lavode can't see footprints or disturbance in the detritus on the floor, he will go by Voros' words. Looking where Voros is pointing, Lavode slings a glob of sparkling motes at the spot.
Glitterdust. Trying to hit the invisible foe. If I think I can also get the other upright enemy, I will. But that is a secondary concern. DC=22 will save or blinded. I will say roll a d4 for which intersection I pick close to where Voros is pointing. Count clockwise.intersection:1d4 ⇒ 4
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
I do not know Stavian and certainly don't serve him.
Of course, I would not try to claim ownership of you. You are a sentient being. That you are in the shape of a sword does not change that fact. No one has the right to 'own' another.
I certainly have no skill with the sword and no desire for you to serve me. However, is your only desire to hang on this wall slowly growing dull and rusting away?
I could transport you to someone who does meet your exacting skill requirements. Or you can hang here like a useless lump for a few more eons.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Yes Aistor, I am here to free you. However, fair warning, I am set on a dangerous task. There is a chance I will not make it out alive. If you are willing to take that risk, I will carry you out with me. Lavode concentrates on the being within the pillar. If Aistor accepts, I will let him/her into my mind to carry out later.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
with the ward stone:
Well met Draven. Why did you choose to enter a stone? Do you still wish to stay in the stone? How do you know Adril was the last through this area? Can you see your surroundings without eyes? How do you know who Adril is since he supposedly hasn't been here before?
Lavode reads the note from his faction leader and sighs. {Why do so many vicious creatures think torture is art?}
He walks back to the pillar of angels in agony and examines if for a few moments. detect magicknowledge arcana:1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16If he can't figure out something else to do with the spell, he will try to touch the pillar and communicate with it like the ward stone.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Is there any visible difference between the stones.
Seeing that Dr Strang is apparently having a conversation with his stone, Lavode attempts the same.
telepathic conversation:
<<My name, at this time, is Lavode de'Morcaine. How would you prefer to be addressed? How long have you been in this vessel? Are you in there by choice? What can you perceive in you surroundings? As far as you know, who was the last person through this area?>> sense motive:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
After examining the grisly column of tortured angels, Lavode looks through the opening to the right. (Into the purple room of columns.)
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
I am sorry to leave you in the lurch like this. I have had a family crisis. I believe it is pretty much over. I will get caught up on reading through what happened and what is going on. I should be back to normal posting on this game by tomorrow. Again, I apologize.
I'm assuming enough time has passed that we have our spells slots back.
While Eliza works, Lavode casts a minor spell to help the group face their fears (if they have any). cast Bless on group Then another spell on himself. cast Polypurpose Panacea on self
{sigh}Well, if we are going to do something reckless and suicidal, we may as well get it over with. Lavode spreads his wings and flies toward the rift. He casts a last spell and disappears just before reaching it. cast Vanish
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Or we could take the Maze to just the first exit we encounter and teleport the rest of the way. Seems quick without the same risk of being forever lost in an inter-dimensional anomoly.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
GM Z..D.. wrote:
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And since you all figured it out, I may just end up calling this scenario, skipping act 4, and then starting the final scenario of the series.
Any objections?
Don't know what that entails, so have no real opinion.
We would obviously have freed the rest of the victims, tried to capture and question anyone who seems like they might know anything about where Adril is/went, and then, of course, searching everything and everyplace thoroughly for hidden clues.
for GM:
Making absolutely clear that we are not (yet) gods.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Boswick Bumbleberry wrote:
... Castle themed B&B...
Was it the one in south eastern ohio called Ravenwood? I've been there and it is pretty cool. They used to have a small gamers con there in winter/spring, I don't know if they still do it or not.
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
I'm actually pleasantly surprised and impressed. This scenario is as well written as I had been told. The fights aren't as 'meaty' as they could have been. But I suspect a lot of that is power-creep over time with all the books. I think several of them would have been much more difficult with just Core campaign characters like when it was first published. But all-in-all the story and set-ups are pretty darn good.
Plus We've got a great GM, which always makes a difference. ;)
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
That traitorous cowardly b@$t@rd got away again!
Wasn't he supposed to have arrived with an ally? Is that ally present? Anyone else that doesn't look surprised that 'Adril' isn't really Adril? let me know if some other check seems more appropriate. perception:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33 sense motive:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Buffs:
Ant Haul - dur 26 hours
Mage Armor - dur 13 hours
Life Bubble - dur 16 hours from Dr Strange
Bless - dur 108 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil, on Kali - dur 120 min
Communal Resist Energy Fire - dur 20 min
Communal Resist Energy Cold - dur 20 min
Shield - dur 1 rounds
Greater Invisibility - dur 5 rounds
Summon Monster VI, 2-4 Bralani - dur 6 rounds, Ghp 80, Bhp 80, Yhp 80
Haste - dur 7 rounds
Lavode shouts to the Bralani in Celestial, Take down that warrior! Or at least keep him busy so we can deal with the villian Adril.
green Bralani full attack scimitar att 1:1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 16 + 2 = 28, if hits, dam 1:1d6 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 scimitar att 2:1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 2 = 19, if hits, dam 2:1d6 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 blue Bralani full attack scimitar att 1:1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 16 + 2 = 28, if hits, dam 1:1d6 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 scimitar att 2:1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 = 14, if hits, dam 2:1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 yellow Bralani full attack scimitar att 1:1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 16 + 2 = 29, if hits, dam 1:1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 scimitar att 2:1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 11 + 2 = 24, if hits, dam 2:1d6 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 Wow! Another pile of bad hit rolls.
Lavode yells to rest of the group, Dr Strange took down the barrier. Everyone through and after Adril. Don't let him escape again!
That barrier probably kept the dispel from having any effect. I better hit him with another. Lavode again tries to get rid of any magic on Adril and sends some more magical assistance back to the chained victims.
Standard action Greater Dispel Magic (up to 3 spells) at Adril. Immediate action Liberating Command on the people chained to the poles. Then move action fly out over the stands. Greater Dispel Magic:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
GM Z..D.. wrote:
@Lavode. It is not a spell that you are aware of. It does surround the entire arena. It protects the spectators from harm. Physical and magical attacks. ...
Is it overhead also? Do I think Greater Dispel Magic can get rid of it or will it take something more specific?
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Buffs:
Ant Haul - dur 26 hours
Mage Armor - dur 13 hours
Life Bubble - dur 16 hours from Dr Strange
Bless - dur 108 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil, on Kali - dur 120 min
Communal Resist Energy Fire - dur 20 min
Communal Resist Energy Cold - dur 20 min
Heightened Awareness - dur 1 rounds
Shield - dur 2 rounds
Greater Invisibility - dur 6 rounds
Summon Monster VI, 2-4 Bralani - dur 8 rounds, Ghp 80 blind 1r, Bhp 80, Yhp 80 blind 1r
Haste - dur 8 rounds
GM Z..D.. wrote:
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@Dr Lavode. Yes, Kol Voss's sister is sitting beside Adril. He as a few members of the high court around him as well.
...
I might not be too worried about the high court. Is the sister actually in Adril's square? In orther words, can I position something like flame strike to hit him and not her?
GM Z..D.. wrote:
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Lavode sends a streak of green light towards Adril. It deflects off of a invisible barrier approximately 5 feet in front of his face. Adril smirks at the attempt.
...
I wander what that protection is and if I can do something about it?
knowledge arcana:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 spellcraft:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 perception:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (14) + 21 = 35 I figured there would be something, but I needed to prove it in-character. What can I tell about it? What spell? How to eliminate? Is it around Adril, the arena, cylindrical, or hemispherical?
1/2E Sorc 13, HP:93 of 93, AC:16, Touch:12, Flat Footed:14, with mage armor 13hrs F:+12, R:+11, W:+15, Init:+2, Perc:+19
Buffs:
Ant Haul - dur 26 hours
Mage Armor - dur 13 hours
Life Bubble - dur 16 hours from Dr Strange
Bless - dur 108 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil, on Kali - dur 120 min
Communal Resist Energy Fire - dur 20 min
Communal Resist Energy Cold - dur 20 min
Heightened Awareness - dur 1 rounds
Shield - dur 2 rounds
Greater Invisibility - dur 6 rounds
Summon Monster VI, 2-4 Bralani - dur 8 rounds, Ghp 80 blind 1r, Bhp 80, Yhp 80 blind 1r
Haste - dur 8 rounds
Whoops! Didn't realize it would also protect him. Oh well, it will still take him out of the fight for a short while. Adril is the real target.
Lavode sends ray of green light toward Adril. Dimensional Anchor ranged touch:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 Then a liberating command to one of the victims chained to the pillars.
The bralani surround the block of ice and assume humanoid form. Preparing for his escape.
It is time traitor Adril! Face your accuser or face judgement!
Two of the Bralani (still blinded) cast spells upon themselves. mirror imageimages:1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
The third rushes forward to attack the human.
slam attack:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20, if hits, slam damage:1d6 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Lavode casts a spell at the human. Icy Prison. Reflex save DC=24 or helpless. Even if make the save, entangled until breaks the ice.
He then moves away from where he cast the spell.
