GM Endless Forms' PFS The Harrowing (Inactive)

Game Master Mike Tuholski

Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Maldoc is dead.

Just to confirm, I still have not done full damage despite making my weapon +4? That's rough.

Ref DC19: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Tolgarov last thought was Why did he decided to attack her without asking us first ?

Tolgarov is dead too, even by making the save he will still be dead...

Well, I tried, Ace and Hawk.
GM: Fendahl is more than 80' away from her I believe, in the trees. Does it catch both the animals as well if she includes her own square?

Fendahl reflex, haste: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15 (if it matters)
Kirrah reflex, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 = 27 Evasion

Not sure what are prospects are for getting out of this pocket dimension with only 2-3 characters. I am assuming no temples for raise dead and none in the party.
Hey, is reincarnate from a druid considered PFS legal?

@Maldoc: no, after you enchanted you did full damage. You just haven't been very lucky about hitting her.

@Fendahl: ah, yeah, I didn't see you down there. It's a 60' cone so you are out of the blast.

I believe reincarnate is one of the few banned spells in PFS.

You really have no way of leaving this pocket dimension at the moment. The choices are to continue (in the end you will obviously come across a way to get out) or to pay an additional 5 PP each to have your bodies recovered by a rescue team (see p 26 of the Guide), but I think that pretty much means we end the module and you all get only partial XP, PP, and gold.

Fendahl will yell out as he sees his allies bodies frozen in a second blast of ice...

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

He will cast airwalk and climb into the air outside the circle while stowing his clw wand back in his wrist sheath.

Kirrah will continue her all but annoying attacks, trying to gain purchase on the now visible hag.

Kirrah GMW bite,flank, haste: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 3 = 32
for dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Kirrah GMW bite, flank, haste: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 3 = 17
for dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Kirrah GMW claw, flank, haste: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 3 = 20
for dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Kirrah GMW claw, flank, haste: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 3 = 20
for dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Nope. I am convinced the dice-bot hates us. All up to you Fletch!

@Fendahl she's no more invisible

Makes sense! Ace is dead!

I assumed she was visible, but between low rolls and DR, kirrah did not scratch her.

Fletch's Reflex save and Evasion: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Romulus's Reflex save and Evasion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

What a difference a few seconds make. Fletch is shocked out of his nonchalance by the sudden death of his teammates.

"Die you horrible b%!$$!" he screams.

Fletch 1st Attack, +1 cold iron greatsword, power attack and haste: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 15 - 2 + 1 = 162d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (6, 2) + 7 + 4 = 19
Fletch 2nd Attack, +1 cold iron greatsword, power attack and haste: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 2 + 1 = 132d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 7 + 4 = 20
Fletch 3rd (hasted) Attack, +1 cold iron greatsword, power attack and haste: 1d20 + 15 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 15 - 2 + 1 = 202d6 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 7 + 4 = 17

Romulus 1st Attack, bite, eldritch claws, haste and squeezing: 1d20 + 12 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 4 + 1 = 211d18 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Romulus 2nd Attack, bite, eldritch claws, haste and squeezing: 1d20 + 7 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 4 + 1 = 181d18 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Romulus 3rd (hasted) Attack, bite, eldritch claws, haste and squeezing: 1d20 + 12 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 4 + 1 = 201d18 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Romulus Trip Attack, only if he hits - 1st Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 31
Romulus Trip Attack, only if he hits – 2nd Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 17
Romulus Trip Attack, only if he hits – 3rd Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 28

Sigh. I give up.

Maldoc, Tolgarov, Ace, and I think Hawk all fall from her second blast of cold! Kirrah is unable to harm the hag. Fletch and Romulus have trouble hitting her.

DC 23 Defensive Casting: 1d20 + 18 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 18 + 4 = 39

With a wicked grin the hag casts a spell tries to touch Fletch!

melee touch attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (12) + 20 = 32
DC 17 Will save or take a permanent -4 penalty on attack rolls, saves, ability checks, and skill checks.

Initiative:

1. Sonnorae (127 dmg)
2. Kirrah, Romulus, Fendahl, and Fletch

You guys are up!

Fletch Will save (DC 17): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Ugh.

Romulus 1st Attack, bite, eldritch claws, haste, flank and squeezing: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 2 - 4 + 1 = 121d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Romulus 2nd Attack, bite, eldritch claws, haste , flank and squeezing: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 - 4 + 1 = 261d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Romulus 3rd (hasted) Attack, bite, eldritch claws, haste , flank and squeezing: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 2 - 4 + 1 = 121d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Critical Hit Confirmation: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 - 4 + 1 = 131d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Romulus Trip Attack, only if he hits - 1st Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 27
Romulus Trip Attack, only if he hits – 2nd Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 15
Romulus Trip Attack, only if he hits – 3rd Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 14

Fletch 1st Attack, +1 cold iron greatsword, curse & haste: 1d20 + 15 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 15 - 4 + 1 = 322d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 6) + 7 = 17
Fletch 2nd Attack, +1 cold iron greatsword, curse & haste: 1d20 + 10 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 4 + 1 = 122d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 3) + 7 = 16
Fletch 3rd (hasted) Attack, +1 cold iron greatsword, curse & haste: 1d20 + 15 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 15 - 4 + 1 = 322d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 1) + 7 = 9

Critical Hit Confirmation: 1d20 + 15 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 15 - 4 + 1 = 172d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 1) + 7 = 9
Critical Hit Confirmation: 1d20 + 15 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 15 - 4 + 1 = 252d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 2) + 7 = 13

Between them, Romulus and Fletch have three automatic hits. Fletch may have one critical hit (if AC>26).

Oh yeah. Hawk was at -5 and is currently helpless.

Romulus bites into the hag but is unable to pull her to the ground! Fletch leaves some deep wounds on her and leaves her looking bad but she still stands!

Initiative:

1. Sonnorae (171 dmg)
2. Kirrah, Romulus, Fendahl, and Fletch

Kirrah and Fendahl are up!

"Fletch, we must end her this time!"

Fendahl will fire a trio of cold iron arrows into the mix.

He does not have precise shot, unfortunately

Fendahl Longbow longbow, haste: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11
for CI dmg: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Fendahl Longbow longbow, haste: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 20
for CI dmg: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Fendahl Longbow longbow, haste: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 1 = 24
for CI dmg: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Not knowing any better, Kirrah will try to ravage the witchy woman.

Kirrah GMW claw, haste,flank: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 3 = 23 for dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Kirrah GMW claw, haste,flank: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 3 = 21 for dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Kirrah GMW bite, haste,flank: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 3 = 27 for dmg: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Kirrah GMW bite, haste,flank: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 3 = 28 for dmg: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Fendahl is not able to hurt the hag but with a mighty roar Kirrah swats the hag down!

Out of combat!

Her only genuine treasure seems to be her quill, the tip of which functions as her token, the solid onyx Black Nib, worth 900 gp.

And then presumably you put the bat-signal up to call in the SWAT team.

Fendahl will rush down to see if anyone survived. Finding otherwise he will ensure the quill is secured.

"Hrrmm, Fletch. We to get them help. I am not sure if we have a way out of here, but someone back in the Society might. "

bat signal activated...however that is accomplished.

Fletch is bereft, his face revealing shock and grief. "Alright...alright. Let's call them now."

Fletch checks each of the fallen Pathfinders. Finding them dead, he composes their bodies and uses his wand to heal the badly injured Romulus, Fendahl and Kirrah.

The Ten was no doubt monitoring your progress and soon after the hag falls you are met by several high-level members who have somehow bypassed the restrictions of this demiplane to come rescue you. They transport you out and back into the circus from whence you came.

From there it is at least a day's trek to nearby Sandpoint, which seems to be a hub of adventuring activity and you have no trouble finding clerics willing to help you out. . . for a price.

Before long you are all (mostly) back to normal and, when you are ready, you can reactivate the Harrow Deck and reenter the Harrowed Realm.

Maldoc makes no mention of anything outside of the appropriate 'thank you' here and there. Let's keep moving, right?

OK, so we're back but with a negative level, is that right?

Fletch will seek Society aid in removing the hag's curse.

With his "Physician" boon, he spends 1 PP to have break enchantment cast on him.

Fendahl is going to purchase another wand of curing, his is almost empty.

2pp for CLW wand .

"We must get back to rescue our missing person. We were his rescue team before we needed to be rescued ourselves . " o

After a quick recovery, you reactivate the gate into the Harrowed Realm using the Deck of Harrowed Tales and wind up back in the familiar Midnight Circus where you first entered this realm and met Bernaditi after a quick stint against some unicycling bears and a jock-throwing giant.

From the sounds of it, a show is still going on in the circus tent but as you are getting your bearings again in this strange realm, you hear a voice from behind one of the wagons. "Ah ha!"

An upright knight wearing golden armor with golden bird wings adorning his helm approaches from behind it. "You have eluded me for too long! At last I catch up on your trail!" He holds aloft a longsword and places his shield before him. "I am Algon the Ever-Seeking and I demand you return to me what is rightfully mine! Only I can slay Zassrion, as it is my holy quest! By divine right those tokens you stole belong to me! Hand them over and I might let you live!"

I am assuming with our travels and re-entry, we rested so spells reset .

Stole? We've haven't stolen anything.

"Hrrmm, by our honor we are not thieves. Anything we may have was either freely given to us or purchased at a grave price. If you look to slay Zassrion, purchance we can join forces?. "

"No! I work alone! It is my holy quest to slay the tyrant Zassrion!"

Ace plays the Paladin from the Harrow Deck as he stays back 50' from the rest of the group.

Hawk looks over his shoulder and smirks at Ace's positioning, then turns back to the paladin. "Good sir, I think we don't understand. How is it you have come upon this holy quest?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 1 = 22

Stay away

Initmidate: 1d20 + 29 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 29 - 1 = 45

Tolgarov was not in the mood of talking.

The Paladin gives you a +6 bonus to influence him!

"Well! I, uh. . . What do you mean?" the flustered paladin asks. "It is my quest, I didn't 'come upon' it! It is what I was meant to do! I am the nemesis of Zassrion the tyrant dragon and it is my duty to defeat the Patchwork Lord! I must have your tokens to complete this quest!"

Maldoc watches and stays ready. He doesn't draw a weapon as it seems his new friends are doing well with words to this point. He does keep an eye on anything else that might be happening around them, however.

Fendahl will hang back and let the more talkative treat with the paladin.

"Kirrah, stay"

"It would seem we have the same intententions. Rather than adversaries, perhaps we could be allies?" Hawk proffers.

"Hmph!" Algon says as he re-sheathes his blade. "An alliance it is then! Together we shall defeat Zassrion! I will go gather what intelligence I can about the tyrant!"

With a cartoonish "Huzzah!" Algon leaps off and goes running away into the wild.

Ace sneers a bit at the do-good. "Whatever you say, man."

"Let us go finish killing these mental constructs and taking their stolen goods so we can make sure this Zazzy guy is ended." Ace will say this before suggesting we should investigate the desert like area on the edge of the town.

"What an extraordinary performance," remarks Fletch, commenting on the slightly loony paladin.

"Hrrmm, definitely something is not quite right with him. I was going to ask if he was carrying any of the same tokens we need to collect. I guess we will find out soon enough. Let us proceed."

Parched earth and featureless dunes stretch as far as they eye can see, blurring with the sky and obscuring the horizon. The sun above shines brighter here, but sickly and yelow.

You know the Nightpeddler is out here but have no idea where. Tracking? Survival? Any other ideas?

Fletch's Survival (track) skill: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

"Alright, everyone follow me."

Fletch moves out into the desert looking for signs of the Nightpeddlar once he's sure that's what everyone wants to do.

Hawk scans the dunes, trying to aid Fletch.

Survival: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 12 - 1 = 29

Fendahl and Kirrah will join the search, spreading out and looking for signs of the Nightpeddlar.

survival: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

I will help you ! said Tolgarov when he saw his comrade beginning to search for clues about Nightpeddlar.

Despite his massive form and his constant sweat Tolgarov seemed to know some about finding tracks.

Survival (aid DD10, max 31): 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 1 = 15

You eventually find some signs in the desert and follow along, although they do not lead to the Nightpeddler's camp, as it would prove:

You see ahead of you a strange sight: a centaur trying to fend off a reeling air elemental. "Stop it! No dancing, you're going to hurt me! You've had one too many drinks no! Stop it!" the centaur yells at the air elemental!

The air elemental drunkenly weaves about the centaur but only manages to hit him twice, nearly knocking the centaur to the ground!

Initiative:

1. Drunken Air Elemental
2. Maldoc, Kirrah, Ace, Romulus, Tolgarov, Hawkwren, Fendahl, and Fletch

You guys are up!

Seeing the centaur seems to know the elemental, Fendahl delays any immediate action.

"You there. Are you in need of assistance? ."

"Help me!" the centaur calls back in annoyance. "This drunken idiot is going to kill me!" He seems quite wounded.

Hawk thumbs through the Harrow deck, then tosses down the Wanderer and the Cyclone.

How do we fight this thing? Maldoc asks as he prepares to aid the centaur.

I'll wait to see if the cards do something and/or some knowledge checks.

Upon hearing the plea for help, Fendahl will point at the air creature and commands Kirrah to attack while he fires a pair of arrows at the elemental.

Delay this if others go first with ranged attacks/spells. Just posting to get into the queue.

"Kirrah, attack!"

Fendahl longbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
for dmg: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Fendahl longbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
for dmg: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

The lioness charges 80' across the sand to leap at the air swirl.

Kirrah GMW bite, pounce: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 = 15
for dmg: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Kirrah GMW claw, pounce: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 2 = 16
for dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Kirrah GMW claw, pounce: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 2 = 28
for dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Kirrah GMW rake, pounce: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 2 = 34
for dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Kirrah GMW rake, pounce: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 2 = 30
for dmg: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Tolgarov cast glitterdust on the flying creature.

Will DC19

The Cyclone: gain a +4 bonus on Reflex saves versus the elemental's whirlwind attack.

The Wanderer: all equipment purchased from the centaur (should he survive) costs 10% less than normal.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Fendahl's arrows miss but Kirrah lands some glancing blows on the swirling dust cloud. Tolgarov then covers it in glitter to make this not just a dance scene but a club scene.

Initiative:

1. Drunken Air Elemental (13 dmg)
2. Maldoc, Kirrah, Ace, Romulus, Tolgarov, Hawkwren, Fendahl, and Fletch

Maldoc, Ace, Romulus, Hawk, and Fletch are up!