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Well, back when we started all this I considered bringing my 5th level fire element sorcerer. He is a wimp, but has all the right tools to have made that fight a victory. This fight was very frustrating. I hate that they got away. It also is the second longest that I have had in PFS play. Orst was in the longest also. Both with very challenging terrain. It took 34 rounds, in Scenario 3-26, to catch a wizard and 2 archers across a series of 5 rope bridges. But this was regular face to face.

I think from now on Orst will carry a potion of fly and a potion of shield. Fox had the right idea with sunder their bows. We just needed the two paladins flying and smiting.

Thanks for the run thru. It was fantastic! 500 plus posts is incredible! I think the module I ran did not even have 400. The maps were great, too. Just awesome the whole way through!

Well that is surely a tough act to follow. I think I can get the "The Rebel's Ransom" up on Monday. And, it will not take 500 posts if I can help it.

Profession barrister
day job: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

"I am not sure I like these assassination like tasks. Yes, they are evil monsters, but they did not provoke us. I am more the protecting type not, the looking for trouble type. Well, that really was not great." Then he remembers Lissa and how thoughtless his words were.

Orst walks over and kneels down next to Lissa, "I am truly sorry for your loss. Trill was loyal and brave. I hope my words filled with disappointment did not offend you. I would sincerely like to avenge Trill, but I don't think we should have had to put Trill in that danger in the first place. I am sorry."

"Pathfinders, time to go. We need to rethink this."
Orst will move cautiously back to the stairwell and start down.
"We will all end like Trill, brave Trill, if we don't fight smart."
on phone, movement help would be appreciated. Double move to and down stairs 40 feet please.

Which way out of the building is town? Do we leave the North west corner or the south side? I can't remember from the battle beginning which way we came from.

Toral, if you can, take the total defense option. It is only a move action to direct the hammers. Plus if you stay in the stairwell doorway, you should get some benefit from at least partial cover. Can you misfortune the archers too? That would help with the attacks. I plan to get in front of the tunnel opening. I still have a few lay on hands left. If your circle of protection from evil still up. It is a long spell if I remember. I thought you cast it before we headed out. That would maybe help with AC too. I can't remember but it does not stack with rings of protection.

I have been deleted for the round track but know I am after the red harpy and now white???. I am not sure who is up. Is it Fox, Lisa and Walla?"
"I am on my way to get in the way, Toral."

"Let's hope I don't like her song."

Orst hums to himself while thinking of as many flavors or ale as he can to distract himself from the the evil.

save verses bird song: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Well, heck that is not helpful. We need them hammering away. Thank you for the clarification.

"Toral, I'll shield you at the door if you want, but let's get those hammers working."

Yep, that is the problem. That is why I think you take out the archers with the hammers.

Why did they return to him? The spell indicates they keep attacking the target until another target is designated. Did he call them back or the creature go out of the 120 foot range? I missed why that happened.

Which harpies have bows? Gray, seems to with the bow damage. But do they all have bows. White is the spell caster? Red was the sword fighter? Just want a better picture of which one are doing what.

"They are waiting for something, maybe a trap to collapse the floor." Orst hurriedly looks around.

"I think they are waiting for us to all get into the belfry. Look for signs of them having weakened the tower." Orst is no structural genius, and will wait to see if anyone spots anything.

"In the mean time, Toral, have your hammers beat on the archers. If we do have to retreat, we will want less arrows shot at us as we do so."

Orst smiles at the eyeballing harpies. "Let's see how well you catch javelins."

I am starting to think we need to change our approach here. Perhaps we retreat to town and buy some goodies to make this fight easier. If we come back and try again later today, we could perhaps not loose that much ground on the hit point front and not have to save verses the song again too.

Couple of potions of fly, a potion or two of shield and maybe a wand of magic missiles and a necklace of fireballs. I think we make short work of this creatures.

If the spiritual weapons are not able to take out at least one of these bird-women, we need to leave and re-equip and try again.

Next question will be how to leave and not be pin cushions for their arrows.

Or are there some other ideas to tackle these birds. I think we are not making much progress. Maybe something like using the falchion as bait. Drop it in the middle of the belfry and let them try to retrieve it.

Orst will sheath his sword, and draw out a javelin. He will swiftly, smite the red harpy. "Iomadae, help we to win victory today."

Orst moves across the Belfry and readies to strike out at the first target to present itself in the window.

Orst will move into the bell tower room and take up a defensive position, shield and sword out. Move and standard, 20' and total defense, AC 30.

"Walla, wallup the waiting women-bird. Hit the harmful harpy. Let's at least get in the room." "A poke or two from your rapier would help that."
Orst continues to cheer on his companions.

If Lissa is correct and shield other is in effect, Walla would still be up. Orst will channel if this is the case, and the wall will not allow the harpy to benefit.

Orst prays, "Again, mighty Iomadae."

channel positive energy: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 2) = 11
lay hands goes to 7 of 9 used

"Would be nice to get into the room and get some licks in on these evil creatures." "It will take some fancy foot work to do that though." "I don't like my chances in armor."
Lamenting not approaching invisible or with a wizard. One fireball thrower and this battle would be very different. As it is, we are plodding through. Hate to hear they have been healing.

Orst does not have selective channeling but i don't think it is required to keep the healing away from the harpies in this stairwell. I don't think it can go around a corner.
Orst prays, "Iomadae, heal us."
channel positive energy: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 3, 2) = 13
Lay hands goes to used 5 of 9.

I guess Orst is not on the round list above because Orst is after the bright Harpy? The harpy moved there when Orst triggered her readied action and now acts just behind her.

"Hammer the harpy, Walla. We got to get in the room."

I think all I can do is move away down the steps. It would not have been a 5 foot step because of difficult terrain to move into Walla's square. So take the AoO though I would argue Walla provides cover an thus Orst could just move.
Orst strumbles away down the stairs after being chopped by the red harpy.

Kind of got bottled. I am trying to reconcile my actions and determine my options. I have openned the door as a move action. I five foot stepped with the intent of entering the room with a move action, can I change that action to a bull rush? Else, i think I am shunted to the first available space and probably provoke an AoO for leaving a threaten square.

"Here goes nothing ... Orst shoulders the door open and moves to just inside the door should everything seem normal.
perception of room: 1d20 ⇒ 5

"Walla, take a look at the door. Is it trapped? Is it locked? I will volunteer to open it if you check it. I am no expert at spotting traps."
Orst will ready to 5' step and open the door when Walla indicated it is okay or 5' step and help force the door if it is locked.

Orst moves cautiously up the stairs. If they are difficult terrain, he makes it to there barring any traps or collapses.
"Good thing I have my ioun torch. That thing is worth its weight in gold."

Orst will make for the stairs again. "Lissa, I can't wait like this forever, I'm trying the stairs. This waiting is not working."

Orst moves to the base of the stairs. double move

"This waiting is terrible. I am ready to sink my sword into these flying chickens." "If they get near me, I'll knock them into next week."

Orst will put away his bow and ready to two-handed chop any crazy harpy that comes into his striking range.

Orst has no chance of shooting things in the mist. +0 perception. Anyway, he will heed Toral's request to regroup in the mist."

"Holy Heck!" "I am coming."

Orst makes his way back through the rubble double moving and drawing his sword again as he goes.

As he gets close, "Don't shoot! I am not a harpy."

"What? Me too? I just got to the stairs. Looks like it heads up a ways. Might be a tower. Good shooting from a tower."

Orst hesitates slightly torn between looking of an advantage and staying to help his friends.

Is that the plan? Group in the mist and ready attacks for them as they fly by. I have started for the stairs twice. I really don't want to split up or bring another monster into play. But I don't like waiting around, as it feels like I am doing nothing. Though it may be the most effective way to battle here. Orst is a good soldier though and would follow Toral's plan if asked.

I would suggest getting under the overhang in the building before dismissing the mist. It makes them have to move into line of sight to fire their bows. You can ready bow shots and spells for when they fly by.

I think Orst will go up the stairs. He is not great with traps and I really hope he is not stirring up a hornets nest with another monster upstairs, but maybe there is a position of advantage up there.

Orst picks his way through the rubble again. "I'll try to get up higher. Perhaps there is a tower or something to fire from."

As he gets to the bottom of the stairs he will look them over for traps and stability.
perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14

Double move to get to bottom of the strairs.

Give it a few more rounds. I think at least for now it is helping. If they take to hiding then dismiss it. I still think our best defense is from under the roof. We ready shots, they fly threw and shoot, but in the end, I think we have more healing and hp. If we are all spread out they just concentrate fire and take us down one by one.

Assuming Orst notices the harpy moving through the mist and landing on the ruff with a thud. He will move out and take another shot in the mist.

Orst picks his way through the rubble to get to a space to take a shot at the ruff area. "Tricky birds are flapping all over the place."

longbow shot: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17; dmg w/ flaming: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 dmg fire: 1d6 ⇒ 1
concealment high hits: 1d100 ⇒ 9

Very clever! But do they have endless arrows? Obscuring mist says you can't target based on sight, but can Orst shoot at the square he thinks the creature is in based on what he perceived? And is perceiving like that an action? In other words, can Orst fire at the square if he drops his sword or if he sheaths his sword?

Orst will sheath his sword and fire his bow at the harpy 10 feet away and 15 feet up.

bow shot w/concealment: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22: concealment high hits: 1d100 ⇒ 98; dmg w/ flaming: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 and dmg fire: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Does Orst see/know that one harpy flew in the building and is 10' away? Could he have noticed the coloration change and hear the flapping of her wings? If he does, I believe he could 5' step and full attack.

perception to notice flapping harpy: 1d20 ⇒ 12

I think our best bet is to get under the roof and make them come to us.

"I will head in." "Maybe there are stairs and a good covered area up top to fire at them from."

Orst will sheath his sword and make for the roofed portion of the building wit his bow still in hand.

Orst will move south 5' into the rubble and ready to swing at any harpy coming close to him or through the adjacent wall opening.

Orst will stow his bow and touch Toral to heal him.

lay hands on Toral: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 4) = 13

"There you go, Toral. Hopefully, we can get them to come to us. I don't think we can out shoot them." "Or do you happen to have another fly spell?

2 move equivalent actions

Orst will take a gamble. He will reach over and touch Lissa, "Iomadae, protect this person from the chaos around us."
Casts protection from Chaos on Lissa. Perhaps it will give her another attempt at the savings throw.
Orst draws his bastard sword. "If they keep flying through at us maybe I can get a sword blow or two in."

Orst will reach for the hilt of his sword and fell the holy symbol there. "Iomadae, lay of justice, give us your strength to endure"
channel of positive energy: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 2) = 10 should get everyone
He then moves to join his friends. behind Walla

Orst is hit by one arrow and bleeds. 11 hp, AC is currently 24 without shield in use.
He fires back at the harpy along the North wall.
bow shot: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11; damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
He then heads for the yellow mist and his friends picking his way through the rubble.
"I am coming. Keep talking so I can find you." I think the talking is just for flavor. Orst would know approximately where his friends are. Would have added the forgotten fire, but the natural one makes it pointless.

Is rough terrain equal to difficult terrain? That is how I treated it on the map. If it is not, I would like to move Orst closer to the harpy with lissa and Walla in front of it.

"We must get over there and protect our friends."

Orst enters the partially collapsed building over the rubble, bow ready.

Orst fires a shot at the harpy near Lissa.
+1 flaming comp longbow shot: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 and fire dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 5

"Lissa, snap out of it! Toral, can you summon another one?"

Orst would have helped Fox with healing.

Orst hears the the singing bearing through the ear plugs.
Not sure if the paladin resolve is protection from this so I am rolling.
will save vs singing: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 2 = 32
will vs second singing: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 2 = 19
will verses third bird: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 = 23

Orst hums a hymn to Iomedae to help muddle the musics magical affect.

He desperately searches the building husk and the skys around it for the enemy trying to determine where the music is coming from.

He will also call on his bonded weapon spirit, Maybel. "Enhance my weapon, Maybel, make it burn also." +1 enhancement and flaming standard action.

He will continue to move towards the cathedral, yelling out to the others if he spots an enemy.
perception: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (15) - 5 = 10

Orst will calmly walk towards the cathedral. He will have his bow out, shield stowed and earplugs in. "Thanks for the magic, Toral. Hopefully it will come in handy." He will whisper to Toral, but so his lips can be read.

Once Toral starts running, Orst with join him in the dash. "No way we will sneak up unnoticed. I am a walking one man band."

Orst has Aura of resolve as well. I just was not sure of the harpies song if it would apply.

"Ear plugs might be a smart precaution. I think I will get some too."

Spending the 3 cp.

"Is there a sage or expert in town who might have ideas on how best to fight these Harpies? I am not sure but I do recall some kind of warning about them. I would like to learn more prior to this.

Orst starts to pace. "I just do know enough about them.

I was looking back through Orst's chronicles, I thought maybe he had encountered them before. But I think that might have been my dwarf cleric.

I am not sure what is recommended for preventing the harpies from fascinating us??? Or if anyone even knows that is a possibility.