Feathersnow's Egypt game IC

[Feathersnow]

Your Ka-tet find itself on detached duty to Queen Sirshpet of the district known as Upper Delta. she is a matronly kobold whose once glaring white scales have faded to grey. Her, her royal guard, and an avatar of Thoth are visiting a Blue Village. After a crusade by a son of Apep was but down by efforts of the Sun King's army and less direct hostility from the Setites, the local barbarous races are disunified, and both Drow and civilized envoys and missionaries have made headway. The ruling pair of this farming village of psionic goblins have agreed to convert to the true faith, in a gala ceremony, in exchange for expanded markets for their rice and protection from marauding Setite Orcs. The avatar of Thoth is here to endow them with holy office, and the Queen is here to show that the civilized races welcome all beings, even psionic creatures and former enemies, under the banner of the Sun God.
As you approach the fortified portion of the village, a young Blue goblin greets you: "Help, help! a Set-beast has attacked. Save us! Save us, clerics of Pharaoh!"

[Scow2]

Upon hearing the call for help from the goblins, Sapham-Tet powered herself up, and peered across the village to see if she could find the creature. "Where is this creature?" she asked, drawing her bow and speaking a command word to ignite the weapon.

[stack]

Hearing the cry of distress, Edom reflexively summons the blade of light that is his signature. Could be a trap. But me must investigate regardless. It would look poorly on us to have those newly joined to be beset by such a creature. he thi8nks, saying nothing. sense motive [roll0]
perception [roll1] to spot an ambush

[Feathersnow]

Your sense motive check reveals no deception from the Blue. You furthermore hear sounds of struggle and fear from deeper in the town.
The Blue points in that direction, helpfully. "The Set-beast materialized in the fort courtyard. The Ardent managed to trick it into thinking it is trapped in a magic circle, but it will figure out that it isn't soon!"

[stack]

Edom nods. "He speaks true, unless I am deceived. Few have done so for many years. And I hear the sound of battle. Follow me." He closes his eyes momentarily, channeling the power of ages to ward himself against harm. vigor, augment to 6 pp, 30 THP. Next round force screen, no augment. Heading toward the sound of battle with move actions until buffed, then running or doubling moving as available until he can see an enemy

Edom, Immortal Blade of the Radiant Sun (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=790436)
M LG Elan Soulknife (gifted Blade)//Inquisitor, Level 8/1, Init +2, HP 112/82, Speed 30
AC 32, Touch 21, Flat-footed 21, CMD 29, Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +15, CMB +8/+3, Base Attack Bonus 8/3, Power Points 42/49/34
Collision +5 damage, combat expertise Mind Blade +2 16/11 (2d6+20, 19-20x2)
Mithral Breastplate +1, Force Screen (+7 Armor, +4 Shield, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 28, Cha 8
Condition 42/49 PP
force screen
Vigor

[Athaleon]

"I am with you," chimed in the Cleric in charge of the mission to bring the barbarous races into the civilized fold. Kanefer, resplendent in his ceremonial robes, drew his blade and with a quick blessing, hastened towards the sound of fighting.


If he can be assumed to have prepared his daily spells, here is what he has:
(Casting a Divine Favor on himself)

Level 0: Detect Poison, Enhanced Diplomacy, Purify Food and Drink, Mending

Level 1: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements, Liberating Command, Vacant Slot x2
Domain Spell: Shield of Faith

Level 2: Bull's Strength x2, Protection From Evil (Communal), Resist Energy, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Bless Weapon

Level 3: Dispel Magic, Wind Wall, Summon Monster III x2, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Prayer

Level 4: Air Walk, Summon Monster IV x2, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Holy Smite

[Feathersnow]

The royal guard close ranks around the queen and the avatar. You rush forward, and encounter a Set-beast. you can roll knowledge religion for more information. The ardent, a female Blue, seems exhausted as the Set-Beast paces around an invisible, imaginary cage. As you close within twenty feet, the mind trick falters and the Set-beast rushes at the Ardent. She is rescued at the last instant by wormhole! The beast, not seeing the nomad who trapped it, turns on his natural enemies: You!

[Feathersnow]

The Set-beast advances towards you.
It is superficially just a giant black-furred badger-like creature, but you know these creatures are demons with strong magic.
they are created by rituals used by the Drow and other Setites.

It is about the mass of a human, but it is all muscle and low to the ground.

It is ten feet from you and closing fast.

roll initiative.
Set-beast [roll0]+9

[stack]

Edom's blade raises high to greet the creature with measured strokes.initiative [roll0]

know planes [roll1] (includes +9 from monster lore)

move & attack [roll2] (includes -3 from combat expertise)
damage [roll3]

if losing initiative and full attacking, second attack
attack [roll4] (includes -3 from combat expertise)
damage [roll5]


Edom, Immortal Blade of the Radiant Sun (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=790436)
M LG Elan Soulknife (gifted Blade)//Inquisitor, Level 8/1, Init +2, HP 112/82, Speed 30
AC 32, Touch 21, Flat-footed 21, CMD 29, Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +15, CMB +8/+3, Base Attack Bonus 8/3, Power Points 42/49/34
Collision +5 damage, combat expertise Mind Blade +2 16/11 (2d6+20, 19-20x2)
Mithral Breastplate +1, Force Screen (+7 Armor, +4 Shield, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 28, Cha 8
Condition 42/49 PP
force screen
Vigor

[Athaleon]

Kanefer calls out, loud and clear, an invocation of the Sun God's aid as he raises his hands high. "Grant this servant your boon, that I may cleanse this unholy creature from Your sight." A show of force, in the service of a righteous cause, was in order. The Great River flowed in Heaven as it did on Earth, and in either plane its crocodiles were deadly to the unwary.


Swift Action to activate Aura of Heroism. All allies within 30' gain a +2 Morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks.

Full round action, casting Summon Monster IV to summon [roll0] Celestial Crocodiles (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/animals/crocodilians/crocodile/crocodile/summoned-creature-crocodile) from the SM III list, putting them right next to the Set-beast. They have +4 Strength and +4 Constitution from Augment Summoning.

They each activate Smite Evil and bite the Set-beast, trying to grapple it. Knock 3 damage off each hit if the Set-beast turns out to not be evil.

Croc 1:
Attack: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2]
Grab attempt: [roll3] vs CMD
Death Roll (if Grab is successful): [roll4] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 2:
Attack: [roll5]
Damage: [roll6]
Grab attempt: [roll7] vs CMD
Death Roll (if Grab is successful): [roll8] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 3 (if applicable):
Attack: [roll9]
Damage: [roll10]
Grab attempt: [roll11] vs CMD
Death Roll (if Grab is successful): [roll12] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 4 (if applicable):

Attack: [roll13]
Damage: [roll14]
Grab attempt: [roll15] vs CMD
Death Roll (if Grab is successful): [roll16] and target is knocked prone.



Level 0: Detect Poison, Enhanced Diplomacy, Purify Food and Drink, Mending

Level 1: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements, Liberating Command, Vacant Slot x2
Domain Spell: Shield of Faith

Level 2: Bull's Strength x2, Protection From Evil (Communal), Resist Energy, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Bless Weapon

Level 3: Dispel Magic, Wind Wall, Summon Monster III x2, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Prayer

Level 4: Air Walk, Summon Monster IV x2, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Holy Smite

[Feathersnow]

Atheleon's knowledge check reveals That Set-beasts are spirit beings brought into existence through the transmuting of magical items and animal sacrifice. They can summon true outsiders and cast divine spells, but their most deadly attack is their claws.

[Feathersnow]

The set-beast attacks Edom
[roll0]+16
[roll1]+16
[roll2]+14

[Feathersnow]

Frustrated at its failure to rend the Righteous servant of the Sun God, The set Beast summons forth a demon from the howling wastes between worlds
Set-Beasts are affected by a perpetual haste effect

A fiendish dire-weasel comes forth and attacks a celestial crocodile

[Red Moldova]

A low undulating growl rips from al-Andalus's partially open jaw. Gripping his blade in both hands he charges forward, speeding across the sand, throwing himself at the Set Beast.

Actions
Swift Action: Enter Crane Stance
Free Action: Start Raging (+4 Str, +4 Con, +2 Will Saves, -2 AC, +16 HP)
Full-Round Action: Charge Set-Beast (Fighting Defensively, using Stalwart to trade AC for DR)


To-Hit: [roll0]
Damage: [roll]2d6+16

Status Effects
Charging: +2 to Hit, -2 AC
Fighting Defensively: -2 to Hit, DR 4/-
Raging: +4 Str, +4 Con, +2 Will Saves, -2 AC, +16 HP

[Feathersnow]

Edom's holy blade barely clips the fur of the Set beat, doing no damage. al-Andalus manages to hit the creature, though.

[roll0]

[Feathersnow]

The set-beast turns on al-Andalus. He goes into a flurry a razor claws and teeth.

[roll0] +15/+15/+13/+15/+15

[Feathersnow]

Here is the damage from the set beast to al-Andalus [roll0]

Please note changing targets provokes and attack of op from Edom.

[Feathersnow]

as The set beast is first in initiative, you may take your next round actions.

[stack]

Edom drops his defensive stance to launch himself fully at the beast. How did it provoke? Just changes targets doesn't unless it moved away, charging and using pounce to get a full attack. Not that I'm complaining.

AOO [roll0]
damage [roll1]

move and attack [roll2]
damage [roll3]

unless he can 5' step, then he full attacks
2nd attack [roll4]
damage [roll5]

AC 23 since not getting focused defense bonus

[Athaleon]

Kane watches in horror as the beast summons a creature of its own, and goes on to savage one of his companions. Time to really pour on the pressure. He casts another summoning spell, accompanied by an incantation against the creature.


Swift Action casting Litany of Sloth from his Inquisitor spells. No save, [roll0] vs SR if applicable. If it works, the target cannot make Attacks of Opportunity and cannot cast spells defensively.

Full Round Action casting another Summon Monster IV for another [roll1] Celestial Crocodiles. He will put as many around the Set-beast as he can without impeding his teammates, and any "extra" he will put next to the Fiendish Dire Weasel.

Croc 1:
Attack: [roll2]
Damage: [roll3]
Grab attempt: [roll4] vs CMD
Death Roll (if Grab is successful): [roll5] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 2:
Attack: [roll6]
Damage: [roll7]
Grab attempt: [roll8] vs CMD
Death Roll (if Grab is successful): [roll9] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 3:
Attack: [roll10]
Damage: [roll11]
Grab attempt: [roll12] vs CMD
Death Roll (if Grab is successful): [roll13] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 4:
Attack: [roll14]
Damage: [roll15]
Grab attempt: [roll16] vs CMD
Death Roll (if Grab is successful): [roll17] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 5 (if applicable):
Attack: [roll18]
Damage: [roll19]
Grab attempt: [roll20] vs CMD
Death Roll (if Grab is successful): [roll21] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 6 (if applicable):
Attack: [roll22]
Damage: [roll23]
Grab attempt: [roll24] vs CMD
Death Roll (if Grab is successful): [roll25] and target is knocked prone.

[Feathersnow]

The set-beast is knocked on its side and the dire weasel is ripped to shreds by the holy crocodiles.

[Feathersnow]

The Sacred crocodiles of Sekmet rip the creature to shreds after Edom delivers the final blow and they proceed to eat its corpse before fading back to the next world. I'll edit this post to describe your loot when I'm not so tired.

[stack]

Edom's blade bursts into flame, cleansing itself of the beast's blood. He speaks solemnly, eyes scanning the area. "Whoever summoned this beast is still out there; they must be stopped."

[Feathersnow]

The nomad and the ardent walk wearily towards you. "Thank you, heroes. We made the right choice in trusting Pharaoh! The creature was summoned by an Orcish noctumancer we had dealing with during the... unpleasantness. His Setite magic allows him to become invisible and to teleport, but he probably is nearby.

the royal guard arrive, escorting the avatar and the queen. The queen says, "We will be safe now. Lord Thoth will consecrate the land, barring Setite magic until noon tomorrow. The Orcish scum wouldn't dare attack with such a disadvantage! Go, hunt down the noctumancer!"

The unpleasantness is that most of the tribes in the area were swayed by the Apepite crusaders several years ago, though it is unlikely a simple farming village fielded many or dedicated combatants.

[Feathersnow]

your treasure is one trifling rod of quickening (apply quicken to one spell of level 3 or less once per day), one crawling tattoo of biofeedback manifested as a level 4 pyschic warrior (+3dr/-) one crawling tattoo of animal affinity, one +1 flaming burst khopesh, and 1500 gp worth of masterwork nonmagical silver jewelry.

each player also take 3600 xp.

[Athaleon]

"The foul mage may have left some spoor we can follow. If that yields no clue, tracking our quarry will fall to more traditional experts."

Kane's eyes narrow as he opens his senses to the arcane, trying to pick up any sort of lead.


Studying the area closely with Detect Magic.

[Feathersnow]

there is a fell distortion in the air near where the "magic circle" was. the nomad, being an expert on teleportation, might have some power to trace where the hole in the aether was ripped to.

upon asking him, his eyes glow for a moment, then he announces that it leads to a cave nearby.

I am using the "psionics are different magic" interpretation, which allows you to use magic to detect psionics, though with more difficulty, and vice-versa

[Red Moldova]

al-Andalus shakes off the Set-Beast's attack in the aftermath of their attack and gathers himself before speaking aloud in a thick, gravely voice. "To the caves then."

[stack]

Edom abandons his search of the area when the discovery is made. "Let us make haste. We do not want him to escape."

[Feathersnow]

The avatar Thoth uses a healing spell on al-Andalus.
[roll0]

[Feathersnow]

The royal guard establishes a perimeter as you leave. The Blue you met at the gate offers to lead you to the cave. "I won't go in, though, I'll use this tattoo to get back."

The cave is dank and dark. A breeze indicates that this may lead to the underdark. However, as you go in, you realize the Orc didn't go far. You see him in a clearing up ahead.

[Athaleon]

Kane mutters a quick prayer of protection and hastily applies it to the rest of the party.


Casting Communal Protection from Evil, dividing its duration (8 minutes) evenly among all present.

Level 0: Detect Poison, Enhanced Diplomacy, Purify Food and Drink, Mending

Level 1: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements, Liberating Command, Vacant Slot x2
Domain Spell: Shield of Faith

Level 2: Bull's Strength x2, Protection From Evil (Communal), Resist Energy, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Bless Weapon

Level 3: Dispel Magic, Wind Wall, Summon Monster III x2, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Prayer

Level 4: Air Walk, Summon Monster IV x2, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Holy Smite

Aura of Heroism: 6/8 rounds remain today

[Feathersnow]

Flanking him are four skeletal revenants denied Anubis' judgement and peaceful rest for the convenience of this Setite wretch.

[Red Moldova]

The avatar Thoth uses a healing spell on al-Andalus.
[roll0]

al-Andalus bows his head and says "Gratitude" before heading off with everyone else.

[Feathersnow]

The holy Ibis bows in acknowledgement of your courtesy.

[stack]

Edom takes the lead, blade radiating sunfire as he advances.
Holy smite sounds like a good plan.
I'm presuming force screen and vigor are still up, they have 6 minute duration.

initiative [roll0]

If he can get to the caster without AOOs, then that's his target. If not, hit the nearest undead.
attack (w/ combat expertise) [roll1]
damage [roll2] (fire)

If losing initiative and getting a full attack, second attack:
attack (w/ combat expertise) [roll3]
damage [roll4] (fire)

Edom, Immortal Blade of the Radiant Sun (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=790436)
M LG Elan Soulknife (gifted Blade)//Inquisitor, Level 8/1, Init +2, HP 112/82, Speed 30
AC 35, Touch 24, Flat-footed 21, CMD 32, Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +15, CMB +8/+3, Base Attack Bonus 8/3, Power Points 42/49/34
Collision +5 damage, combat expertise Mind Blade +2 17/12 (2d6+20, 19-20x2)
Mithral Breastplate +1, Force Screen (+7 Armor, +4 Shield, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 28, Cha 8
Condition 42/49 PP
force screen
Vigor

[Feathersnow]

noctumancer [roll0]

The skeletons are blocking your approach to the noctumancer. Edom attacks the exoskeleton of a thri-kreen and incinerates its torso, setting its scattered limbs ablaze. The skeletons of two blues and another thri-kreen remain, interposing themselves between you and the noctumancer.

[Athaleon]

Kane raises his hands to the sky once again, and a blinding flash of sunlight fills the cave as he chants a more direct invocation of the Sun God's power.


Initiative: [roll0]

Casting Holy Wrath on the area, trying to catch as many enemies in its 20' radius as possible without excluding the noctumancer. Edom will be unaffected.

[roll1] damage and targets are blinded for one round. A DC 22 Will save halves the damage and negates the blinded effect.
[roll2] vs SR, if applicable

He will then take a move action towards the fray, and use Litany of Sloth on the noctumancer, preventing it from making attacks of opportunity or casting defensively for one round.
[roll3] vs SR, if applicable

[Feathersnow]

The noctumancer twitches his an invocation. Your holy fire spell inverts itself into vile shadow energy! roll an opposed caster check [roll0]

[Feathersnow]

your spell is set ablaze by vile Set-energy. Each of you takes 4 damage from the flames. The energy then funnels into the noctumancer's hands and rebounds at you anew dealing [roll0] damage to Edom and [roll1] damage to al-Andalus and Kanefer. Each of you then makes a 20 fort save or become sickened.
He then launches a second, weaker salvo of that same fell energy, [roll2] to Edom, [roll3] to the others, save 18, but if you failed the first, no effect.

[Red Moldova]

al-Andalus

al-Andalus works himself into a rage and throws himself at the noctumancer, a crocodilian snarl tearing from his jaws. Bringing his greatsword to bear he swings wildly at the noctumancer.

ActionsFree Action: Enter Rage (14/17 rounds per day remaining)
Swift Action: Enter Crane Stance
Full-Round Action: noctumancer (Power Attack, Fighting Defensively, using Stalwart to trade bonus AC for DR)

Attack Roll
to-hit: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]

Bonus Breakdown
To Hit: +8 Base Attack Bonus, +9 Strength, +3 Enhancement Bonus (weapon increases enhancement bonus when raging), +2 Charge, -2 Fighting Defensively, -3 Power Attack

Damage: +13 Strength, +3 Enhancement Bonus, +9 Power Attack, +1 Witch Hunter

[Feathersnow]

The surviving thri-kreen and the two blue zombies all make attacks of op against al-Andalus [roll0]
If successfull [roll1] [roll2]

They then attack him again with same weapons.
[roll3] [roll4] [roll5]

Al-Andalus also takes [roll6] from some manner of fell energy aura around the noctumancer.

[Feathersnow]

none of the attack succeed, for skeletons are inept creatures that were never meant to exist. Something you will rectify, soon.

begin next round.

[stack]

Edom also pushes past the undead to close with their master, heedless of his lesser foes, blade streaming a trail of flame.
Moving past the undead, taking AOO's if needed, to attack the boss

att [roll0] (combat expertise, sickened)
damage [roll1] fire

If he moves away, will use step-up and strike
att [roll2] (combat expertise, sickened)
damage [roll3] fire

Disruptive feat makes concentration checks to cast defensively +6 DC

Edom, Immortal Blade of the Radiant Sun (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=790436)
M LG Elan Soulknife (gifted Blade)//Inquisitor, Level 8/1, Init +2, HP 98/82, Speed 30
AC 35, Touch 24, Flat-footed 21, CMD 32, Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +15, CMB +8/+3, Base Attack Bonus 8/3, Power Points 42/49/34
Collision +5 damage, combat expertise Mind Blade +2 17/12 (2d6+20, 19-20x2)
Mithral Breastplate +1, Force Screen (+7 Armor, +4 Shield, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 28, Cha 8
Condition 42/49 PP
force screen
Vigor
sickened

[Red Moldova]

al-Andalus

al-Andalus shirks off the blows of the abominations, ignoring their pitiful attempts to penetrate his hide while focusing on the noctumancer.


ActionsFull-Round Action: Full Attack noctumancer (Power Attack, Fighting Defensively, using Stalwart to trade bonus AC for DR)

Attack Roll - First Iterative Attack
to-hit: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]

Attack Roll - Second Iterative Attack
to-hit: [roll2]
damage: [roll3]

13 Rounds of Rage Remaining.

Bonus Breakdown
To Hit: +15 Total - +8 Base Attack Bonus, +9 Strength, +3 Enhancement Bonus (weapon increases enhancement bonus when raging), -2 Fighting Defensively, -3 Power Attack

Damage: +26 Total - +13 Strength, +3 Enhancement Bonus, +9 Power Attack, +1 Witch Hunter

[Feathersnow]

You go to dispatch the noctumancer, only to have your blade land on air! The illusion fades as it is revealed. listen checks, everyone.

[Athaleon]

Kane cursed bitterly as the holy energy of his attack was turned aside and perverted into a counterattack, and their opponent suddenly disappeared.

With another hastily-uttered litany, his blade glows brighter and the aura heartens his allies, after that reversal they just suffered.

Thinking quickly, he summons yet another heavenly animal. He requests one of the great cats of the plains, to scent out their hidden quarry.


Lot of action while I was at work.

Fortitude save: [roll0]

Perception: [roll1]

On his turn:
Swift action, activating Aura of Heroism.

Full round action, summoning a Leopard (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/animals/cat-great/leopard) with Summon Monster III.

If our opponent is within 30' (60' if upwind, 15' if downwind) the Leopard will detect it via scent and charge. Otherwise it'll be rolling Perception with the rest of us: [roll2]

If it does detect it, it will make a charge-pounce attack:
(Add +2 to all attack rolls if the cat is still within Kane's Aura of Heroism)

Bite:
Attack: [roll3]
Damage: [roll4]
Grab attempt: [roll5] vs CMD

Claws:
Attack: [roll6]
Damage: [roll7]

Claws:
Attack: [roll8]
Damage: [roll9]

If its Grab attempt is successful, it will make its Rake attacks (basically 2 more Claw attacks):

Rake:
Attack: [roll10]
Damage: [roll11]

Rake:
Attack: [roll12]
Damage: [roll13]

[Feathersnow]

The leopard tackles the noctumancer, disrupting his invisibility! Unfortunately, the magical protections he has invoked seem to protect him from harm.

[Red Moldova]

al-Andalus

al-Andalus seizes the chance offered by the leopard and attempts to sunder the noctumancer's magical defenses.

Standard Action: Sunder magical protections [roll0] vs 15 + Effect's Caster Level

12 Rounds of Rage Remaining.

Spell SunderOnce per rage, the barbarian can attempt to sunder an ongoing spell effect by succeeding at a combat maneuver check. For any effect other than one on a creature, the barbarian must make her combat maneuver check against a CMD of 15 plus the effect’s caster level. To sunder an effect on a creature, the barbarian must succeed at a normal sunder combat maneuver against the creature’s CMD + 5, ignoring any miss chance caused by a spell or spell-like ability. If successful, the barbarian suppresses the effect for 1 round, or 2 rounds if she exceeded the CMD by 5 to 9. If she exceeds the CMD by 10 or more, the effect is dispelled.

[Feathersnow]

Al-Andalus sunders the most powerful of the magical protections.did you want to reduce his armor, or get rid of the damaging aura? There are multiple effects on him.
you would take damage from the aura, but your dr absorbs it.

[stack]

Edom follows Al-Andalus, moving to flank the villain.
att [roll0] (combat expertise, flanking, sickened)
damage [roll1] fire

If he moves away, will use step-up and strike
att [roll2](combat expertise, sickened)
damage [roll3] fire

[Feathersnow]

The noctumancer is nearly dead, now. Then he does... something. You aren't sure. Then, a moment later, the leopard tackles his invisible form, and finishes him.

Treasure: Amulet of natural armor +2, gloves of dexterity +2, cape of charisma +4, psicrown of the discerning watcher (100 charges), [roll0] worth of uncut gemstones.

The Setite tribe he came from is probably further into the caverns. Do you turn back and check on the royal procession?

[Athaleon]

"Let's go back to check on the procession before we explore these caves any further. The safety of the Queen and the village must be guaranteed before we embark. I shall instruct my company to garrison the town while we get to the bottom of this little stunt."


Kane will instruct his Cohort and Followers from the Leadership feat to guard the village while the party goes underground.

[stack]

"Indeed. Let us hurry, There may be more here, but then this may have been a diversion." Edom strips the nocturnomancer of his gear, both as evidence of how well equipped he was and to prevent his allies from claiming it before they returned. psicrowns in PF come in lesser, greater, and true types, the scale defining the PP spend to charges gained when recharging them. What grade is this one?

[Feathersnow]

You rush back to the village. The avatar of Thoth has finished consecrating the ground, making a Setite attack unlikely in the next day or so. The Blues have re-gathered in the parade grounds for the ceremonial investment of the Ardent and Nomad as clerics. You watch this ceremony with pride, both for making it happen and helping advance the cause of Pharaoh in this region. Afterwards, you can get intelligence from the Blues.
The Nomad says "Those Orcs were the principle followers of Apep when he was incarnated as a Bugbear twenty years ago. But after his crusade was put down, they betrayed the Crawling Chaos for the Desert Walker, while we put our faith in the Living Sun. They are all sniveling cowards, but some of them have powerful magic, like that leader you slew. It seems unlikely they would attack with one of their most powerful warriors slain, but, if you launched a punitive expedition, you would never have a better chance to hurt them, perhaps enough that the Drow stop subsidizing them and they are forced to surrender.

[Athaleon]

"Say no more. I will make this journey, along with all who would accompany me, and one way or another, these Orcs will be illuminated."

[stack]

Edom shrugs. "Another cult, lashing out, clinging to darkness when the light is at their doorstep. I stopped trying to understand them centuries ago, stopped counting them not long after that. We ought strike. Another will come along and replace them eventually, but it may buy peace for a time."

[Feathersnow]

The Ardent insists that you stay the night and join in the festivities. In the morning, with their powers refreshed from sleep, they and the village's other manifesters and warriors well join you in the raid on the Orcish village.
But, to set your mind at ease, she brings out a powerstone and uses it to create an astral construct, which she set to do a quick patrol of the villages borders. It has hardly gone any distance outside the consecrated ground, however, when a Drow spy, spooked by the misapprehension that he was detected, attacks and dispatches the low-level construct.

[Athaleon]

"Relentless, these people." Kane grumbled as it appeared the village was to be harassed yet again. He signalled the others to follow him and took off in the direction of the construct's last position.

[Red Moldova]

"Relentless, these people." Kane grumbled as it appeared the village was to be harassed yet again. He signalled the others to follow him and took off in the direction of the construct's last position.

al-Andalus

"Will you be needing assistance" al-Andalus comments in his gravely crocodilian voice.

[Feathersnow]

As the drow sees you barreling toward her, she screams (this is how you know it is a she even at a distance when elves are androgynous looking) and runs. She trips over a rock. She tries to get up, and collapses on a broken ankle. By the time you get to her location she is sobbing.

"Finish it then, it's still better than I'd get if I went home after screwing up this pathetically on my first assignment."

Do you kill her, or try to bring her back to camp?
Edit:
Something to consider:
The drow take prisoners and are willing to exchange them, either for other prisoners or for concessions during times of relative truce. Unfortunately for the Drow POW's, their fate upon repatriation can vary wildly based on their worth relative to what was given up. This poor girl would probably be Dridered, and her family would be shamed, ruining the marriage prospects of any of her brothers. Perhaps there is a third path...

[Athaleon]

Kane spoke up after a short pause. Here was an opportunity for a convert. It would be a major breakthrough if it could be proven that even Drow could be brought into the light.

And what choice did he have? He would otherwise have to kill her, or send her back, which was even worse.

"I'm not going to kill you, nor will we send you back to your merciless kin, who revel in cruelty. You're coming with us, and you will answer our questions."

"Take her back to the camp."

[Feathersnow]

She goes limp and you easily carry her back to camp. The Nomad drinks in power from one of his dorje to warp her into a holding cell. Like most holding cells in psionic societies, it has no doors, but you can watch her through a barred window.

[Athaleon]

Kane stands outside the cage and makes sure the spy has his attention before he starts questioning her. He has waited until all members of his party are present before questioning, as much for the intimidation factor as the chance that someone else will catch some subtlety he missed.

His first question is simple: "How many more spies are out there?"

[Feathersnow]

What? Spies? Just me, I wasn't spying on the village, I was spying on you. You killed Lord Filth-Weaver, who was a servant of Apep during the last war. I needed to see who had done the deed, to report back to the Sisters Who Stand Against the Worm. The Drow will not risk themselves to liberate a village this mired in the false teachings of the Hawk without help, and the Orcs' loyalty to Set is as papyrus-thin as was their loyalty to the Madness Worm. Any other Drow in the area are loyal to the Army of Set directly, and really don't care about one orc more or less. But I've been suspecting him of contact with the next incarnation of Apep... She trails off, realizing she may have said too much.

[stack]

Before the questioning, Edom speaks to Kane, "I sense you have thoughts on the matter of the spy. I will help as far as I am able, but I would caution you not to set your hopes high. Few of her kin have turned from the dark in my long days."

He listens carefully as the prisoner speaks, weighing her words. sense motive is +21

[Feathersnow]

Edom comes to realize that the Drow really is more concerned with stopping the forces of Apep than the forces of Pharaoh. And you already knew that the Orc was duplicitous and worked with Apep in the past. Since Apep is reborn periodically in mortal guise, everything she says is plausible. The forces of Set hate Apep as much as the forces of Horus. Apep wants to destroy what Set merely wishes to usurp.

[stack]

Edom pulls his allies aside. "Seems to speak honestly. Surprising. If she is correct and Apep is returning again then we have to report it immediately, try to stop it."

[Red Moldova]

Edom pulls his allies aside. "Seems to speak honestly. Surprising. If she is correct and Apep is returning again then we have to report it immediately, try to stop it."

With a loud snort and a deep basso rumbling al-Andalus contemplates this before looking over at the woman and says "Yes, lets get moving."

[Feathersnow]

What are you going to do with me, then. If you leave me here, these goblins will probably kill and eat me.

This is PROBABLY false. Strictly speaking, they would be within their rights to kill her, but they seem to be loyal to Horus, who strongly disapproves of ritual cannibalism.

[stack]

Edom looks at the others and shrugs. He doesn't care about her fate.

[Athaleon]

"I doubt they'd eat you, but they might kill you." Kane sighed. "I told you I wouldn't kill you, or throw you back to your kin, and I am a man of my word. I obviously can't just turn you loose either..."

After a pause, he straightens up and continues. "You will accompany me, unless my companions object, as we report and investigate this new development."

[Feathersnow]

For my own safety, as well as, incidentally, your peace of mind, I am willing to swear my parole against harming you or the people who have bound themselves in service to the hawk, with the understanding that I will not help you fight members of my family, nor leave your service until the matter of Apep is settled. The only way my people would take me back is if I redeem myself in battle against the worm, and the only way you'll let me do that is if I give a binding oath. And the only deity both sides trust is Thoth, who judges all according to their merits.

[Athaleon]

"Well-said. I will hold you to your oath," Kane agrees with a deadly expression on his face.

[stack]

"Break your word and you will see the judge shortly after." Edom's words are delivered flatly, no particular passion noticeable, merely a statement of fact.

[Feathersnow]

How could I break my oath? An oath before Thoth will bind me, regardless of my intention, until released. But I will not try to break it.

[stack]

Edom shrugs. I've seen many things. "Let's move out then. We have a report to make."

[Feathersnow]

the holy ibis flutters to perch nearby. A deep voice emanates from the walls. 'Adila* al-Zahra al-Anjumi, fourth daughter of House Azif-al-Set you are bound to your word by the weight of the eternal scales of Thoth. Ever will you be watched and held until the designate of the Sun God deems fit to release you. Go and serve all who live against the crawling chaos.

[stack]

Edom watches the proceedings casually. "Huh."

Then he heads to make his report.

[Athaleon]

"Then it's settled, by the laws of gods and mortals." Kane will request the Drow be freed, and he will continue with the party to make their report.

[Feathersnow]

The blues release 'Adila* the next morning and you begin to head pack to the regional palace, where Pharoah and other senior leaders can be contacted. You are met on the road by an orc surrounded by several creatures like giant moles with red, raw skin covered with teeth.

Everyone take a bonus Skill point. also, Kane's followers are there.

[stack]

Edom's blade snaps into existence. "We are servants of the Pharaoh on the Pharaoh's business. Who are you and what is your intent?"

[Feathersnow]

My name is not important. I serve the ever-reborn, the skin-changer, the mind-worm. I had hoped to avoid your attention, but the drow has surely told you what she suspects. So now you all must die!!

roll initiative. [roll0]

[stack]

"It is easier when they just come to us, isn't it?" Edom's blade rises as he quips.so, not switching to the tabulated initiative for easy rolling then?
init [roll0]

fight defensively, move toward the orc (30') and attack if possible, fighting defensively

att [roll1]
damage [roll2]

if losing initiative and getting a full attack on an enemy, 2nd att [roll3]
damage [roll4]

Edom, Immortal Blade of the Radiant Sun (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=790436)
M LG Elan Soulknife (gifted Blade)//Inquisitor, Level 8/1, Init +2, HP 98/82, Speed 30
AC 31, Touch 24, Flat-footed 17, CMD 32, Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +15, CMB +8/+3, Base Attack Bonus 8/3, Power Points 42/49/34
Collision +5 damage, combat expertise Mind Blade +2 17/12 (2d6+20, 19-20x2)
Mithral Breastplate +1, Force Screen (+7 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 28, Cha 8
Condition 42/49 PP

[Feathersnow]

tabulated initiative? who with the what now? I'm actually very new to the forum, I have very little idea what I'm doing. Also, has anyone seen Redmoldova lately?



Edit: see lower post

[Athaleon]

Kane was suspicious of the Orc from the outset, but he was not the sort of man to attack without provocation. The only thing that surprised him was the Orc's brazenness. Springing into action, he quickly signals his followers before he begins to recite his battle-blessing.


Initiative: [roll0]

Move action to draw his weapon
Free action, shout instructions to his followers. "Protect the civilians!" if there are noncombatants traveling with us. He will gesture left and right and yell "Outflank them!" if there are no civilians around.

Standard Action: Cast Prayer (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/p/prayer)

Swift Action: Cast Litany of Sloth (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/l/litany-of-sloth) on the Orc.


Going with the same list of spells today as yesterday.

Level 0: Detect Poison, Enhanced Diplomacy, Purify Food and Drink, Mending

Level 1: Divine Favor x2, Endure Elements, Liberating Command, Vacant Slot x2
Domain Spell: Shield of Faith

Level 2: Bull's Strength x2, Protection From Evil (Communal), Resist Energy, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Bless Weapon

Level 3: Dispel Magic, Wind Wall, Summon Monster III x2, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Prayer

Level 4: Air Walk, Summon Monster IV x2, Vacant Slot x1
Domain Spell: Holy Smite

[Feathersnow]

The orc raises his mighty battle-axe and charges 'Adila*. Ghostly snakes swarm around him.

[roll0] [roll1] [roll2]

if successful [roll3], [roll4], [roll5]

'Adila* casts protection from chaos as the orc approaches. There is an odd flash of distortion as the cleric against Apep perverts the power of the god from its intended purpose.

[stack]

(I'm lost on order, I believe Edom's actions happen now due to losing init)

[Feathersnow]

sorry I posted something from the wrrong thread. :( I am assuming Redmoldova has dropped. So, on with 'Adila*

'Adila*s eyes glow red and she attacks with her rapier. [roll0] if successful [roll1] + [roll2]

- - - Updated - - -

Edom nearly kills the Orc. The tooth beasts charge Kane. Rather than attack, they release a massive moan in eerie harmony. roll will saves..

[stack]

Edom lays into the orc again, blade flaming.att [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[roll2]
damage [roll3]

Against any that move away, step up and strike
att [roll4]
damage [roll5]

Edom, Immortal Blade of the Radiant Sun (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=790436)
M LG Elan Soulknife (gifted Blade)//Inquisitor, Level 8/1, Init +2, HP 98/82, Speed 30
AC 31, Touch 24, Flat-footed 17, CMD 32, Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +15, CMB +8/+3, Base Attack Bonus 8/3, Power Points 42/49/34
Collision +5 damage, combat expertise Mind Blade +2 17/12 (2d6+20, 19-20x2)
Mithral Breastplate +1, Force Screen (+7 Armor, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 10, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 28, Cha 8
Condition 42/49 PP

[Athaleon]

Kane stepped back before the onslaught, but he drove the creatures' unholy cadence from his thoughts as he called a direct invocation of the Sun God's power.


Sorry about the long delay.

If possible, Kane will take a 5' step into a non-threatened zone and cast Holy Smite on as many of the enemy as he can. He will exclude the Drow (whom he would suspect of having Neutral alignment) but he and Edom should be unaffected.

If he can't make it to a non-threatened square, he will try to cast it defensively: [roll0] vs. DC 23

[roll1] damage, [roll2] if these creatures happen to be evil outsiders
Evil targets that fail their saves (Will DC 22) are blinded for 1 round

As a Swift Action he will use Litany of Sloth against the Orc again. No save, [roll3] vs SR if applicable.

[Feathersnow]

The toothbeasts seem only slightly hurt by the smite, and you can't tell if they were blinded, as they don't seem to have eyes.

'Adila* attacks the Orc [roll0] if successful, [roll1] + [roll2]

[Feathersnow]

'Adila* cuts down the orc with her rapier!

stack is next in intiative

[stack]

Edom turns to lay into the nearest tooth beast.[roll0]
damage [roll1]

[roll2]
damage [roll3]

Against any that move away, step up and strike
att [roll4]
damage [roll5]

[Feathersnow]

All three tooth beasts turn on you.

[roll0] if successful [roll1]
[roll2] if successful [roll3]
[roll4] if successful [roll5]

[roll6] if successful [roll7]
[roll8] if successful [roll9]
[roll10] if successful [roll11]

[roll12] if successful [roll13]
[roll14] if successful [roll15]
[roll16] if successful [roll17]

[stack]

Edom rolls with the blow and continues his measured attack, not neglecting his own defenses. [roll0]
damage [roll1]

[roll2]
damage [roll3]

[Athaleon]

As the tooth beasts turned away to attack Edom, Kane seized the opportunity to send some crocs at their backs, before Edom was overwhelmed.


5' step away from them.

Swift Action activate Aura of Heroism. Probably should have done that at the start of combat.

Summon Monster IV to summon [roll0] Celestial Crocodiles. Sending them into flanking with Edom.

Croc 1:
Attack: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2]
Grab attempt: [roll3] vs CMD
Death Roll [roll4] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 2:
Attack: [roll5]
Damage: [roll6]
Grab attempt: [roll7] vs CMD
Death Roll [roll8] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 3 (if applicable):
Attack: [roll9]
Damage: [roll10]
Grab attempt: [roll11] vs CMD
Death Roll [roll12] and target is knocked prone.

Croc 3 (if applicable):
Attack: [roll13]
Damage: [roll14]
Grab attempt: [roll15] vs CMD
Death Roll [roll16] and target is knocked prone.

[Feathersnow]

The celestial crocodiles swarm the toothbeasts. The first toothbeast is ripped to shreds by a crocodile. The second is in a deathroll with a crocodile. the third get bit, but shuffles to defend itself

It unleashes another moan.
The crocodiles make will saves.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]