Beginners Arc Table C (Inactive)

Game Master Awenydd83

"We could finish up here, and then go rest... "

Aerian starts searching the alcoves.

perc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

"Yes, rest is a good idea."

On the way to the shrine of the failed, the team decides to swing by the Grand Lodge and partake of the communal bunk room for Pathfinders passing through the city. They trudge in as the dawn light breaks the sky, and after a fitful sleep, trudge back out in the late afternoon and head back for the Shrine.

Ok.. No more fatigued, and we can pick up pretty much on the aforementioned description.

Jundu starts looking at the various crypts, searching for the names from the note.

Aerian does the same, looking for familiar names.

perc: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Black Sun helps Aerian look at the lower level.

aid Aerian's Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Jundu, Aerian, and Black Sun all move around the room looking for names that match the note found beneath the Wounded Wisp. You stop for a moment in each alcove, reading the plaque before moving on. In one of the alcoves, Aerian thinks she might see a loose placard, and her interest catches Black Sun's attention. Between the two of them, the slide the little plate away from a small opening containing a simple chalkboard and a tiny piece of chalk.

I have updated the map to match the posts. I need a will save from Black Sun, Jundu, and Aerian please, as well as anyone else approaching the alcove.

Will save: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0 +2 versus shadow effects

Argor joins the majority of the party in looking around.

Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

[ooc]Cyclic was also doing a clockwise search of the alcoves/rooms and will eventually reach the appropriate alcove.[/ooc[

Will ST: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

will save, using inspiration: 1d20 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 2 + (6) = 23

Aerian looks at the chalk and the chalkboard and lofts a brow... "what was that password thing again? maybe it's supposed to be written, not spoken?"

will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

"It's certainly worth a try. Write Whiffle. Or was it Wiffle? Try them both or take a peek at the clue again."

It was wiffle

Aerian writes Wiffle on the board with the chalk.

"What does 'wiffle' mean? Is it Common for 'zimpar?' I'm sorry my Taldane isn't better...."

"Sounds like another word for sniffle to me. Perhaps an onomatopoeia?"

I apologize for my spotty posting this week and weekend. I have been spending much needed time with my son and my wife, facilitated by several unexpected days off work. Kids.. they are only young once, and you have to make the best of it when you can!

With my distractions this week, I had forgotten that note under the note and focused on the fact that you had not been to the Wall of names yet.. Yes, this alcove is dedicated to Zimpar.

As the team gathers around the alcove, you note that the nameplate reads "Zimpar: Administered to the mind-menders of Ustalav.
May they overcome the screaming fear." as a simple dedication.

The team gathers around the chalkboard and discusses the password as they try writing wiffle on the board.
With the exception of the spoiler, no one notes any response or change.

"Look, an open door.. we should investigate." Aerian walks through what appears to be a solid wall to all but Cyclic. that should give them all a bonus on their will saves, yes?

"Another illusion? I suppose we should not be surprised. It seems our gnome wizard was an accomplished illusionist."

Cyclic follows Aerian through the door.

The team looks to each other as Aerian disappears through the apparently solid wall. They look to each other before moving on, entering a dark corridor seemingly cut and worked through solid rock.

Map updated. Set your tokens please.

1d4 ⇒ 4

The team follows Aerian through the hidden door into a rough hewn tunnel that snakes through the solid stone of the Shrines base. As you press forward suddenly from the shadows lurches some creature that seems born of your very nightmares. Shadows and light glimmer over the seams of crude stitches holding the monstrosity together.. it seems to be cobbled together from different parts of festering and rotted bodies!

"Bold May Post"
Aerian
Jundu
Argor
Cyclic
Black Sun
Thing

know arcane: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (18) + 8 + (5) = 31 resistances, special attacks, weaknesses

Aerian, hoping the creatures lack of initiative means he can bypass it with impunity, slips past it and hides behind the pillar to the west. ie flatfooted creatures usually get no aoos unless it has combat reflexes

acrobatics to avoid aoo just in case: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

As he runs past it, he lets everyone know what he knows of the creature... "It's a carrion golem! A magic-infused construct" plus whatever else he knows with a 31

Argor casts a spell on his staff and moves forward. Shillelagh

"Don't use arrows or bolts on it.. it resists all piercing damage... Don't let it touch you or hit you... it can spread plague.I think it's also immune to things that affect the mind."

Jundu conjures a slick spot on the cavern floor, hoping to knock the construct to the ground.

Casting grease. DC 15

gravity blast: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Black Sun flinches a bit when she has momentary difficulty telling the golem apart from Argor, and there is an interesting *WHUMPH* sound as a wave of invisible power strikes the wall behind it.

Cyclic casts bless on the party and rushes up to provide a flank to someone. If this is a surprise round, she'll need to tke back the move, but I don't think it is.

What's one more disease or two?

Cyclic. This is not a surprise round, but that move does put you crossing Jundu's square of Grease. Sure you want to do that?? I will allow you to change your location or make the reflex save.

Aerian dives down a separating tunnel while calling out what he knows about the creature you are facing.
Argor beefs up the walloping power of his stick, while Jundu casts a Grease spell, coating the floor around the creature.
Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
The creature almost manages to keep its feet, but ends up sliding soundlessly to the floor.
Black Sun hurls a blast of gravity into the mix, but the prone target is a smaller mark, causing the blast to miss.
Cyclic casts a Blessing upon the group and strides into the fray looking to be of help.

The Golem manages to regain its feet, carefully and ponderously climbing upright before taking a step to the side, out of the goop covered floor.
Acro: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

"Bold May Post"
Aerian
Jundu
Argor
Cyclic- Move or Reflex save
Black Sun
Thing

Being careful to avoid the puddle of grease, Argor engages the creature.

Bless: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 = 10

Black Sun waits for the thing to get back up....

readied gravity blast for when it stands back up: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Aerian, though terrified of the creature, moves closer and attempts to aid Argor's attack by distracting it.

to hit, aid dc 10: 1d20 ⇒ 8

... but all he seems capable of doing is making a fool of himself cavorting about uselessly.

Argor is a bit too careful as he steps in to attack the creature, and his shillelagh smacks against the hard rock of the wall.
Black Sun Fires into the combat, just managing to strike the beast.
Aerian is continuing the word association from earlier with a helpful rendition of interpretive dance!

"Bold May Post"
Aerian
Jundu
Argor
Cyclic- Move or Reflex save
Black Sun
Thing

Reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 2

*plop*

Jundu grimaces as the grease stain is not working out the way he hoped. He steps forward, draws his shortbow and fires!

attack+bless: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Cyclic gives out a slight "Squee" as her feet fly out from under her and she plops down on her backside.

Jundu raises his bow while moving for a better shot at the creature and lets fly. Unfortunately, the shot is wide and glances off the cavern wall.

1d2 ⇒ 1
With a mindless fury, the creature turns its eyes to Aerian and lashes out with two heavy hams of fists! The first one misses cleanly, but the second slams the sylph right in the middle of the chest!
Slam: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Slam: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Dmg: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
DC 14 Fort save please!

"Bold May Post"
Aerian- 6 dmg, Fort Save
Jundu
Argor
Cyclic- Prone
Black Sun
Thing

Argor roars as the creature ignores him and retaliates for his comrade.

Bless: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 5) + 7 = 15

DM, you said I 'just managed' to hit with my last blast, but you didn't jot down the damage I dealt if so.

Black Sun, meanwhile, attacks in utter silence....

gravity blast, melee penalty: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Ah ha! Thank you, Black Sun, for catching that!

Argor tries to give the beast another wallop, but nearly turns in circles as he misses.

Black Sun sends in another blast, battering more of the creature!

"Bold May Post"
Aerian- 6 dmg, Fort Save
Jundu
Argor
Cyclic- Prone
Black Sun
Thing- 18 dmg

fort save dc 14: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Cyclic pops to her feet and moves 10' to the other side of the construct. I think there is enough room in that square for her to be there. If not then she will end up staying where she is and pull out an acid flask.

Aerian takes a step back from the golem and downs a potion of cure light wounds.

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Jundu shoots at the construct again.

attack+bless: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Aerian fights off the poison he can feel crawling through his veins as he steps back from the fight and drinks a potion. Suddenly a golden glow shrouds him, as some of his wounds heal.

Cyclic gets to the edge of the grease area before popping to her feet and moving again towards the fight.
Good enough for me, but I will have to impose a -2 to attack from that angle due to the rock formation jutting out between you.

Jundu continues to try and make monster kabobs, but instead continues to pepper the stone walls.

With one target left in reach, the creature turns its attention to Argor, lashing out with both arms once again. The first slams into the druids chest hard enough to stagger him, luckily the second goes over his head!
Slam: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Slam: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Dmg: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Please make DC 14 Fort save vs disease

Argor: you are now Staggered at "0" hit points.

"Bold May Post"
Aerian- 2 dmg,
Jundu
Argor- 10 dmg, disabled, staggered
Cyclic
Black Sun
Thing- 18 dmg

Black Sun peers into the invisible negative space defining the room, that she may be more certain of her next attack...

gravity blast, melee penalty, Shadow Speaker: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

CRITICAL THREAT!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
bonus damage!: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 + 7 = 17

...peering through angles of space most creatures of this world could never perceive, she manages to see inside the monster, so that is where she aims, concentrating gravity within it to the point that it begins to implode!

Black Sun reaches within the nether between the worlds and completely inverts physics in a brutal punch on the piecemeal creature! It rocks back and stumbles, but still stands!

"Bold May Post"
Aerian- 2 dmg,
Jundu
Argor- 10 dmg, disabled, staggered
Cyclic
Black Sun
Thing- 42 dmg

Aerian tries... again... to shoot the creature...

to hit: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 2 - 4 = 13
dmg if hits: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Jundu looks at the thing in wonder. "How could it survive such a blast?" He shrugs and shoots again.

attack+bless: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 1 = 17
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

jundu takes it out. I'll post tonight but take care of after action posts.

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arrow recovery: 1d100 ⇒ 77 recoverable!

Aerian collects the surviving arrow that missed...

"Is everyone okay? Argor, you need healing, do you not?"