5-08 Confirmation (Inactive)

Game Master Gilthanis

Hans shrugs.

"How about we go East (Right) first?"

"Why is it sacred?"
Sure, right is good.

"Well met and blessings to you for we heed and thank you for the warnings."

Dolgo turns and looks toward Hans. "I feel East is as good as any direction. Lead us onward Hans."

"Okay."

So saying, Hans heads East...

Did you give the gillman the cloak, slightly confused from the text :)

can I get a general marching order please as you progress down the eastern passage :)

The gillman looks at you Luciano, My people view these waters as sacred much life you may pay reverence to Aroden or another deity. Sorry should I cause more questions to answer, but it is difficult to explain.

Hans didn't actually give him the cloak; he just showed it to him. However, if he would like it, that is another story entirely :-)

"If the cloak belonged to one of your 'fellow brothers', would you like it returned to you?"

For marching order, I'm thinking while Noz has the spell cast on him, he could lead since he has darkvision and tied for highest ac. Hans could follow since he has really high hp. Then Luciano since squishy wizards should be in the middle. Then the rear will be brought up by Dolgo and me with Dolgo behind Luciano. So Noz, Hans, Luciano, Dolgo, and Kyras. Sound good guys?

The pull of the moon has great affect on the waters of the world, so those who draw on power from the water are often stronger at this time of the month. As such, we make our pilgrimage at this time.....please show these waters and the city respect.

Before you depart toward the eastern passage, he searches through his pack for a moment and then pulls out a simple wand.

This will protect you with divine power, you will have more use for it than I

wabd shield faith +2, CL ?, charges? Not bear comp so will update in morning

The cave’s damp air becomes increasingly stale as the Pathfinders continue down through this tunnel, and as they approach this area, the stench of decay grows increasingly evident. The passage turns to the east and opens into a small cavern littered with bits of broken glass, rotting pieces of paper, and other unusable detritus. The body of a tall, pale man lies facedown toward the back of the cavern.

As Hans approaches the mouth of the cavern, he sees 4 skeletal figures arise from the ground and look towards Hans with malice and anger burning in their ruby red eyes.

Init rolls:

Ky: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
dolgo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
luc: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
noz: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
hans: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
skeleton: 4d20 ⇒ (12, 8, 19, 10) = 49

Init order:
Kyras
Noz
Skeleton 3
Luciano
Skeleton 1
Dolgo
Skeleton 4
Skeleton 2
Hans

map to come in the morning after I get the comp and some sleep

*Sniff* "I thought that something smelled a bit ripe, down here..."

Hans moves forward, and gingerly pokes the body, just to make *sure* that it is dead.

Map has been updated...same link at top of page. The wand of Shield of Faith +2, CL 6th, 10 charges. Knowledge religion checks if you got it, once you realize there are skeletons nearby

Init order: round 1
Kyras: to act
Noz: to act
Skeleton 3:
Luciano:
Skeleton 1:
Dolgo:
Skeleton 4:
Skeleton 2:
Hans:

Knowing nothing about undead or skeletons, he walks into the room while drawing his longbow takes an arrow and shoots it at skeleton #2.
Longbow attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 221d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Kyras, strides in and lets an arrow fly. It strikes the skeleton in the rib cage, but with no discernible anatomy it just rattles a couples ribs and flies through him.

Noz walks into the room and attempts to jump kicks the first skeleton he can reach.

Unarmed Strike on skeleton 4: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Init order: round 1
Kyras: DR sucked
Noz: atk miss
Skeleton 3: atk
Luciano: to act
Skeleton 1:
Dolgo:
Skeleton 4:
Skeleton 2:
Hans:

The kick by Noz is off the mark, catching nothing but air. The skeleton retaliates by swinging his less than impressive scimitar at the living intruder.

vs AC19 : 1d20 ⇒ 11d6 ⇒ 2

The skeleton, very, very badly misjudged the monks quickness and slams his sword against the ground. Almost shattering it to pieces, luckily it holds together.

Gettin' busy up in this hallway.

ranged touch attack binding darkness vs skele #3: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Luciano steps in to the crowded hallway and attempts to call upon the shadows.

Dolgo uses his shortbow vs Skeleton 3 even though Noz is engaged with him. Dolgo whispers as he fires draw, pull, aim, fire

attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 2

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Man... right into the wall

presuming since Binding Darkness is a ranged touch, it suffers a -4 do to melee interference?

Luciano, calls forth the shadows that are natural to the cave. He is careful to not entangle his own party member and just barely misses the skeleton.

The skeleton (1), looks at Noz at moves forward (2 squares) and attacks with his own crappy weapon. Same attack method with the same result. A loud clang reverberates through the area.

Dolgo, lines up a shot, but it sails high, over everyone's heads and shatters against the far wall.

The final two undead abominations, move up to engage to agile and lithe living enemy. (#4 to flank and #2 moves up 2 squares). The skeleton, gets Noz to turn his head on a swivel just in time to see the scimitar bury deep in his shoulder, ripping through some muscle. Blood flows from the gash.

#3 AC 19: 1d20 ⇒ 11d6 ⇒ 1

#4 vs AC 19 flank: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d6 ⇒ 5

#2 vs AC 19: 1d20 ⇒ 161d6 ⇒ 1

Init order: round 1-2
Kyras: to act
Noz: to act (5 damage)
Skeleton 3: atk
Luciano: bind miss
Skeleton 1: atk
Dolgo: atk miss
Skeleton 4: move atk
Skeleton 2: move atk
Hans: to act

Hans takes a swing at one of the skeletons harrying Noz...

Greatsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8, for 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 6) + 10 = 22 damage.

you could attack #4, BUT you would incur an attack of opportunity due to moving through a threatened square. Take AOO or wait fir a clear line?

Couldn't Hans just move to the square South of Kyras without provoking?

since it isn't a "hard" corner, sure you can diagonal to there to avoid AOO

Hans, closes the distance with a skeleton. He takes a swing at the line enemy to get past Noz's defenses, but Hans swing high and to the left.

Init order: round 2
Kyras: to act
Noz: to act (5 damage)
Skeleton 3:
Luciano:
Skeleton 1:
Dolgo:
Skeleton 4:
Skeleton 2:
Hans:

Seeing that he can't really move and his longbow doesn't work well against these things, he drops it and draws his longsword to attack.
Attack Skeleton #4: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Kyras, even well trained in his weapon. It does not prevent him from swinging wide and catching nothing but air. Noz can feel the wind brush by with the miss.

Noz assumes the horse stance and does a forward punch into the skeleton.

He then shifts into the skeleton's space preparing for more beatings.

Attack Skeleton 3: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Blunt Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Init order: round 2
Kyras: miss
Noz: enemy obliterated (5 damage)
Skeleton 3: DEAD
Luciano: to act
Skeleton 1:
Dolgo:
Skeleton 4:
Skeleton 2:
Hans:

Hans, makes a single punch connecting with the skeletons skull. It burst into a dozen fragments as the spine and other bones crumble back to the ground. Never to rise again.

"I'll save you Noz!"

Instead of acting himself, Luciano's shadow jumps to life, peeling itself off the floor to stand on its own and casting in his stead.

Grease on 1&2, extending to the two squares above them. DC16 Ref save or fall prone.

Dolgo fires another arrow down the corridor this time at skeleton 4.

attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 10

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

ref: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 121d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Init order: round 2-3
Kyras: to act
Noz: to act (5 damage)
Skeleton 3: DEAD
Luciano: cast grease
Skeleton 1: prone, stands to provoke AOO from Kyras
Dolgo: fires arrow at #4 and miss
Skeleton 4: full round hans & Noz
Skeleton 2: double move to stand and take 5' step "down"
Hans: to act

Luciano, summons slippery shadow essence. He puts it under the skeletons, hoping their boney legs will topple, and both do just that. One skeleton stands, giving Kyrasan opportunity to strike while its lowers it's guard. AOO Kyras

After it stands, it takes a swipe at Kyras, in retaliation.

wpn, dmg: 1d20 ⇒ 41d6 ⇒ 3

Dolgo, lets another arrow fly, but between all the bodies surround the various targets and Dokgo trying to to pelt his own party members the arrow sails to the left and splinters near Noz's head.

The skeleton, between Noz and Hans takes his scimitar and swings it at Noz, while it rakes its claw towards Hans.

sword at Noz: 1d20 ⇒ 21d6 ⇒ 4 vs AC 19
claw at Hans: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (2) - 3 = -11d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 vs AC 12

The skeletons all miss with their attacks, pathetic some may say.

Seeing the skeleton standing up next to him, Kyras tries to attack it before it can stand up all the way. Longsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Then after that skeleton misses as well, he trades swipes with it again.
Longsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
"Darn it! I wish I had a club or something to bash with." he swears after seeing that his sword is not really affecting these skeletons much.

"You don't need a club - I have found that a sufficient application of force works just as well..."

Growling in annoyance, Hans turns his attention to the skeleton that attacked him, attempting to crack its spine in two!

Greatsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16, for 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (2, 2) + 10 = 14 damage.

Init order: round 3
Kyras: miss
Noz: to act (5 damage)
Skeleton 3: DEAD
Luciano:
Skeleton 1:
Dolgo:
Skeleton 4: DEAD
Skeleton 2:
Hans:

Kyras' first swing misses its mark, while the second chips some fragments of bobble away but deal no significant damage. Hans however, despite using a blades weapon, crushes the skeleton between him and Noz into dust. It crumbles, what is left of it to the ground.

Noz attempts to kick the skeleton while giving ground at the same time, moving back a few feet toward Hans.

Attack Skeleton 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Blunt damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Init order: round 3
Kyras: miss
Noz: atk/move (5 damage)
Luciano: to act
Skeleton 1:
Dolgo:
Skeleton 2:
Hans:

Noz, kicks at the undead creature, but only manages to kick so gravel on its shin. He then steps back to create some distance.

Luciano tries again to ensnare one of the skeletons in shadow.

Binding Darkness Ranged touch VS skele #1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Dolgo casts Cure Light Wounds, rushes forward, tries to avoid Skeleton one while he attacks Skeleton 2 before the skeleton can react.

touch: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

positive energy: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

skeleton 1 goes before you Dolgo, and will attack Kyras again.

Luciano, tries to yet again ensnare the enemy, but misses yet again. The mass of bodies preventing him a clear view of the enemy.

The skeleton, raises its sword and in a high arc brings it down at Kyras. While it's boney hands claws at the man as well. Both attack misses their mark, by a lot. Only really scraping the Elf's armor if catching anything at all.

1d20 ⇒ 41d6 ⇒ 21d20 - 3 ⇒ (9) - 3 = 61d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 vs AC 19

Dolgo, casts a spell, and rushes forward to touch the undead annoyance, while hoping its lone undead companion isn't very quick. The swing is nearly perfect, but Dolgo sees it coming at the last second and ducks. He feels the blade pass by witching mere inches of his head, and a few hairs fall as the get sliced.

AOO on Dolgo : 1d20 ⇒ 161d6 ⇒ 5 vs AC 17

will 1/2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

The undead horror, takes a blast of holy energy, and it's will is strong, but Dolgo's will is stronger yet. The undead explodes into tiny shards as the energy courses through its bones.

Init order: round 3-4
Kyras: to act
Noz: to act (5 damage)
Luciano: to act
Skeleton 1: swing miss
Dolgo: CLW
Hans: to act

Noz attempts again with a roundhouse kick after taking a few steps forward.

Attack Skeleton: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Blunt damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Kyras tries once again to dispatch the skeleton.
Longsword: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Hans steps up, and takes a swing at the remaining skeleton...

Greatsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6, for 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (1, 5) + 10 = 16 damage.

...but instead nearly trips over the pile of bones at his feet, narrowly missing taking off Dolgo's foot with his blow.

Luciano draws and loads his corssbow and mumbles to himself
"Everyone in this room is cursed..."

Dolgo takes a 5' step back and pulls out his bow.

I will bot Luciano, he delays. If he can post before his turn next round it will happen.

The skeleton, takes a swing at Jyras with its sword, while it tries to take Hans with its boney claw.

Kyras, Hans: 1d20 ⇒ 201d20 - 3 ⇒ (5) - 3 = 2 vs AC 19/12
Kyras crit?: 1d20 ⇒ 2

Kyras dam: 1d6 ⇒ 5

The skeleton, takes it sword, swing it back straight from it body to the side and manages to connect solidly with Kyras' sternum. A gash, about three inches wide opens, blood spurting out of it. If the aim were better, it may have hit the intestines or stomach causing severe damage.

Meanwhile Dolgo steps back and draws his bow. given the damage would go before your turn you can change actions

Init order: round 4-5
Kyras: to act (5 damage) (rd 5)
Noz: to act (5 damage) (rd5)
Luciano: to act (rd 5)
Skeleton 1:
Dolgo: to act (rd 4)
Hans: to act (rd 4)

Drawing and loading the crossbow was my turn, two move actions.

Dolgo finishes action firing bow at skeleton 1.

attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 13

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

sorry, missed the crossbow part lol

Init order: round 4-5
Kyras: to act (5 damage) (rd 5)
Noz: to act (5 damage) (rd5)
Luciano: to act (rd 5)
Skeleton 1:
Dolgo: to act (rd 4) atk miss
Hans: to act (rd 4)

Dolgo, fires his bow but misses left, it whizzes between Hans and Noz.

Cursing under his breath, Hans takes a swing at the remaining skeleton!

Greatsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20, for 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 3) + 10 = 19 damage.

With a powerful swing, both out of anger and frustration, he crushes the last skeleton under the weight of his blade.

COMBAT OVER

The group, sees in the northeastern corner, a skeleton. On the skeleton is a note, it details about a plot to make an undead army, using gillman to make an assault on Absolom. However something went wrong with an experiment, and the creator died at the claws of one of his abominations.

more to come tomorrow after work

After reading the note, Kyras complains "So that means we are going to have to fight more of these things? Great. I knew I should have grabbed a club or something." as he keeps pressure on his cut.

"That was terrible!" If all the skeletons in this undead gillmen army are as competent as those we fought the world is doomed!

Detect magic and take 20 on perception for 25 to go over the room. Is there anything interesting about the note?

"Would you like to take my quarterstaff, Kyras? I use it for hiking but it would make a decent enough club. In case there are more of these fellows about."