Chapter 6: Crown of Fangs! (Inactive)

Game Master James Martin

Thrak charges in to attack.

With power attack:
Bite 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 20 = 37, 2d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 24 ⇒ (4, 2) + (3) + (3) + 24 = 36
claw 11d20 + 20 ⇒ (16) + 20 = 36, 1d8 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (1) + (2) + (1) + 18 = 22
claw 2 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23, 1d8 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (7) + (1) + (3) + 18 = 29
claw 3 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21, 1d8 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (4) + (5) + (2) + 18 = 29
claw 4 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (13) + 20 = 33, 1d8 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (6) + (2) + (3) + 18 = 29
tail 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25, 1d6 + 1d6 + 1d6 + 18 ⇒ (5) + (1) + (5) + 18 = 29
Rend (Ex): 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

Thrak rips into the boggard, leaving it swaying on its feet, blood pouring from many wounds.

Slumped moves up and bashes it in the face with his shield.

1d20 + 28 ⇒ (11) + 28 = 39
1d4 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16

And Slumper's final bash sends the twitching bloody boggard to the ground, dead.

Now that you're standing in the cave entrance, you can see that the passage continues inward, then splits, with one fork going north and one east. The eastern one is tilted downward, so a deepening pool of water inhabits it. From the north comes the sounds of loud, froggy snores.

"Let's avoid the frogs for now. Maybe the Queen put them to sleep or something. Let's head east." Pai casts Invisibility 10' circle on the group, so that they might be a little more stealthy as they approach.

Corbyn will sneak forward to get a better look.

Stealth: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (19) + 23 = 42

Corbyn slips ahead while Pai invisibilizes the rest. The passage opens into a small chamber to the north, while continuing onward to the east and then north. In the chamber: A soft, purplish light illuminates the northern part of this flooded chamber, where a large, square shaft opens in the ceiling. The shaft appears to be smooth and continues upward 30 feet.

Sorry DM, got my spells mixed up. I meant to cast Invisibility Sphere. Which seems to be the same spell, with just a different name, basically.

Ruperta, invisible, will peek out the long corridor on the west side...
Perception Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

In the gloom Ruperta can just make out a room ahead. The northwestern portion of the sloping flagstone floor of this chamber has been fitted with a crude horizontal wooden platform. On the platform are nine filthy straw mats, leather bags, and fishing rods. A deep musty smell of swamp is coming from there, along with the froggy snores.

Roberta mouths tot he others...
"Boggards over there"
She checks the square shaft...
Perception check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

The square shaft goes up about 30 feet and opens into another room above. However, Ruperta can't hear or see anything from up there...

"I can fly up there, maybe carrying Pai... And drop you a rope..."
Finally she checks the eastern corridor...
Perception check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

The water gets deeper and deeper until Ruperta is swimming! She turns the corner and peers northward. The northeast corner of this chamber is fitted with a wooden platform that seems to float on the water’s surface. A few barrels sit on the platform.

Slumber begins to get a bit jittery with everyone disappeared and silence all around.

"This isn't what I expected from this place at all. Should we head back out and try to find a different way in? This is spooky."

"I say we try to fly up."

"Should we get the whole group first? Splitting up doesn't seem like a great idea!"

A whisper announces the return of the invisible party. It seems everyone is here now.

What is the plan? Do we start slaying these frog demons and moving forward?

"I suppose we have no other choice. Let's start clearing the, out. If we keep one alive, maybe it can tell us about the Queen's plans!"

The snoring frogs seem to be coming from the room to the east. Are you heading that way?

I suppose so. Let Corbyn check the passageway and maybe we can deal with them quickly. Pai's invisibility spell might still be in effect, since I don't think anything has broken it yet.

Checking the passageway.
Stealth: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (12) + 23 = 35

Peering carefully into the gloom, Corbyn sees no traps, but he can see five sleeping forms of boggards, much like the one that ambushed them in the entrance. They're snoring loudly and don't seem to have noticed your approach.

"Corbyn, Thrak, Slumper, you all want to sneak in and dispose of all those? We can't have them coming up behind us, if we are stalking the Queen!"

"Maybe we can try a diplomatic approach? This is their house,so I would prefer not to hurt them if possible."

The first guard attacked us without hailing us I have a feeling we will be even less welcome inside...it may be detasteful but it may save time which saves lives.

Ruperta goes into the room with the Boggards, thinking the diplomatic approach seemed easier in her mind.
She sits on the floor, some distance away, unarmed, and calls at them.
"Excuse me?"
To make this quick, she will try to make them see she, and her friends, only want passage, and not to attack them, by hand signals if needed. She is willing to gave them 3 gp she has, if needed.
Diplomacy Check: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 20 = 38

The boggards all start and look up blearily. They blink their large eyes and seeing Ruperta, immediately go for their weapons. However, hearing her words seems to confuse them. They exchange glances and low croaks, until one steps forward. "You serve the Horned Queen? You serve the Lady of the Stone?" He seems to be referring to the Queen, with her Crown of Fangs and possibly the nude female figure of the sunken pyramid you're in right now.

"Oh yes, they are just great! Could you tell us where he Horned Queen has gotten off to? We are here looking for her. She's expecting us."

The boggard bobs his head. "The Horned Queen waits above in the chamber of blood. She forbids us to go there, and warns us to avoid below, where the ancient Claw lives."

"We will go see her now. We will tell her you were helpful. She will be pleased with you."

Pai assumed that the area she and Ruperta discovered was the way to the Queen.

So queen or claw for our visit first?

Ruperta thanks the Boggards.
"Is the Horned Queen with her entourage? How many of them? How can we reach her"
After she gets as much info from them as she can, she goes back tot he shaft with her companions.
"Where to now?"

"The Ancient Claw sounds like a dragon. After our last encounter with one of those, I say we leave it alone, and just deal with the Queen. If we are quick and stealthy, it will be over before she could call for the Ancient Claw."

The boggard looks confused. "The Horned Queen is with her Furies."

Pai tugs at Ruperta's arm. "Ah, yes. Thanks again. We will tell the Queen you were of great service." They are getting suspicious, Pai thinks as she tries to drag her friends away.

Slumber begins to follow Pai deeper into the complex

So, how are you getting upstairs?

Ruperta could fly there and drop a rope... sounds good?

Sounds good to me.

Ruperta flies up, but finds nothing to secure a rope to. Finally she braces and helps the others come up, one at a time.

The air in this large room is warm and pleasant. Floor, walls, and ceiling are tiled with polished rose-colored marble slats, and weaving in and out of the walls, climbing from the floor to the ceiling above, are dozens of thin crystal tubes. A shaft drops away in the floor to the southwest, while a second shaft rises up through the ceiling to the northeast.

To the east three globes of fire hang suspended from the ceiling to illuminate this room with a soft, pleasant light. The southern portion of the floor is occupied by an L-shaped wooden platform built on a pedestal. The platform is furnished with a double bed, fine carpets, an angular cupboard and a chest of drawers. Atop the chest of drawers stands a crystal vase with fresh violets and lotus flowers. Next to the bed stands a beautiful harp with a matching stool.

To the west the western portion of this room is occupied by an L-shaped
wooden platform built on a pedestal. A small iron stand sits on the platform—cradled in it is a dark blue gemstone the size of a child’s fist.

I don't know what I expected but it's not this..., this makes me very uncomfortable.

Slumper looks at the harp with a critical eye without stepping on the platform.
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 perception

Pai casts Overland Flight and Stoneskin on herself. "Do we want to head on up to the next level? I guess we could have asked exactly which floor she was on..."

Methodical is best checking at each level if necessary I think Paxz can help with elementals

From this level comes a woman's lilting laugh.

"This may be the Queen! Corbin, can you lead us to her?"

The voice seems to be coming from this floor, but is soon joined by another female voice, and a third and a fourth. They seem to be singing something in a drunken tone. It sounds like a bawdy sea shanty.

Perception 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

"Well, I don't think the Queen would lower herself to singing drinking songs. We should be able to safely skip this floor, I think. Everyone okay with that?"

Let's assemble the players here and start laying down character concepts. Roll call!

I'm here! Still kicking around Oracle, Summoner, Witch although could be persuaded away to a group need.

I'm leaning towards Halfling or Gnome flipping between blind and lame both are interesting from a roleplay perspective Oracle Human Summoner or Human Witch

I've narrowed my focus to Cleric. Deciding on deity, race and fluff. Is Axel going to join us?

He said he was, I reminded him to post yesterday. I love paizo clerics... That will knock Oracle out of mine which is totally fine. So I'm down to Summoner and Witch at the moment.

Are we waiting on anyone besides Axel?

My bro is out of town should be back tomorrow but he already posted on the other (Detritus) that will give us 4. I txted him in case he can post from out of town. I'm not wedded to summoner witch if we need a tank I'm happy as a fighter or monk.

With GE out, I might invite someone to join us. I'll check with my friend.

I am down to either Wizard, Bard, or Summoner, just not sure. I do not know a whole lot about the campaign setting, I think someone said it does have alot of city stuff in it.

Greetings !!
Jebbidiah is a faithful cleric, who dabbles in brewing (and tasting others brews, just for comparison!) He is true to his faith, and true to his friends. . .

2 clerics interesting, will be lots of healing! With Detritus's perferred and not knowing what our mysterious's friend is going to play. I'm going to go ahead and work on a fighter this weekend. Going to go either Human or Dwarf Fighter and will post up story etc. on Monday.

Recap:

Jebbediah - Cleric of Cayden Cailean
Kaytom - Cleric
Glod - Fighter
Detritus - Wizard, Bard or Summoner
MYSTERY - MYSTERIOUS

Detritus, honestly I can make just about any concept fit. Lamm, the initial bad-guy, is a druglord and enslaver of children. All you need is a reason to hate the guy and we're good!

I have been under the gun at work and had some personal issues that just cleared up so... now I have time to work on my cleric over the weekend! By Monday I will have my character ready to go as well!
Greetings Jebbidiah!

@ Mysterious

Hello, all.
I guess I am Mystery-Mysterious, but most call me Glen.
Based on what you guys look to be leaning toward, I will probably lean toward a Rogue (race and flavor yet to be determined).

Too funny when I was thinking Oracle your picture is what I was going to use...

I am going to go with the Summoner. Background, raised in the poor parts of town kidnapping was a frequent occurance, his little sister was taken one night and his world has never been the same. Now he hates kidnappers and does whatever he can to help the victims, or avenge the families.

Not overly tall or overly muscled there seems to be a quiet menance around the scared man.

I'm Slumper, if I had a real name I forgets long time ago. I grew up on the streets running from one beating to the next. As one of Lamm's "special" kids I have more reason to hate him than any. I know I aint book smart nor easy on the eyes. That's what a life of being beaten to a pulp gets you. Got the name from always slouching and slumping around trying to make myself small and not be noticed. I finally escaped from Lamm and landed from bad to worse. New master saw the fire in me and made me a pit fighter. You guess the rest.

I'm back and I will have my revenge.

Slumper, looks good. Everyone else, let's get characters together and aim to start on Wednesday!

Hello! Brim's the name and lawn darts is my game! I am the son of rich parents and share the same faith as my friend, Jebbediah. We have shared many a brew and many a game of lawn darts. Learned fencing as a young lad and still practice it to this day. Not too shabby I would say! Some of the kids that played lawn darts with me have gone missing and I suspect a man named Lamm to be the reason. Who will join me in dispatching the fiend?

The summoner is all but done, i have to do the equipment and add it to the profile. On summoned creatures, do you want their summoned stats in the profile, or since they are all in the PRD is it ok to leave them off?

I have ready access to the PRD, so no need to worry about adding them in.

Corbyn Barrett has been a scout, a thief, a mercenary, and worse, but it was his addiction to Shiver that has led to his pursuit of Lamm. After a series of horrors he was hired to perform, Barrett delved into the use of Shiver in order to help escape the memories of the things he had done and it almost killed him. He was found in an alley by the mother of a boy who died of a Shiver overdose and nursed back to health. To repay her, he agrees to hunt down Lamm who she blames for her son's death.

Alright, looks like everyone is present! I will look over sheets today and make certain everything is in readiness. I'll plan on posting the introductory post tomorrow then!

In the meantime, I will be using Roll20 for maps, handouts, etc. I will need you to head HERE and sign up for an account. Once you're in, it's not terribly difficult to navigate. There's a lot of YouTube videos to help you learn the ropes. Since we'll mostly be using it only for maps and journal entries, don't worry too much about mastering the system yet.

Thanks!

The gameplay thread is live! Let's get this adventure going!

problem with roll20 can't get to it at the moment

Okay gents! With the death of Lamm, you all gain enough XP to hit 2nd level. Go ahead and level up. You can either roll for hit points, in which case re-roll any 1s. Or you can take half+1, ie for a fighter (d10 hit die nets you 6 hp/level). Once you choose, keep that method.

1d10 ⇒ 10 Woot! was feeling lucky...

rolling too 1d8 ⇒ 2, curses a 2, oh well

everything but my feat is done, can't remember what I was taking for it... I'll find it and put it up.

I will choose to go half+1 each level which will be 5.

forgot to roll Thraks 1d10 ⇒ 7

done

1d8 ⇒ 5 LOL I guess either way I was gonna get the same number.

how do you all want to split he loot up, in character or in discussion?

I say a little of both, can decide here and talk it out in campaign. I'm good with what I have the chain mail and xbow etc. is better for the clerics I wager.

Has anyone taken care of the loot list?

I kept track up until the Lamm fight, i have not had a chance to go back over that stuff

I have it. Values next to item is taking into account 1/2 price sell rule on equipment and full value on trade items that I could find.

We each got 10 copper and 10 silver in coins
We gave the studded leather armor and the kukri from the gnome fight to the kids so they could sell and eat.

Items no one claimed:
3 bottles of acid 30 gp
tanglefoot bag 50 gp
A narrow teak cigar case inlaid with jade
A 2 pound gold ingot bearing the Cheliax coat of arms
A miniature gold crown
A fist-sized scrimshaw kraken with garnets for eyes
A silver ring bearing the inscription "For Emmah - the light of my nights."
A very realistic and scandalous carving of two succubi entwined, made from ivory
A masterwork shuriken
An adamantine arrowhead
An abalone shelled holy symbol of Shelyn
leather armor 5 gp
dagger 1 gp
light xbow 17 gp 5 silver
10 bolts for xbow
Garnet Amulet
MW Dagger 151 gp
MW Chain Shirt 125 gp
MW Hand XBow 200 gp
6 bolts for hand xbow

Claimed items:
Thunderstone-Corbyn
Wand-Paxs
2 potions-Paxs
MW Dagger-Corbyn

If anyone sees anything appealing I can move it down to claimed items. Anyone help on the other loot? Like I know an uncut garnet is 50 gp but no idea on it being cut in an amulet... Or that 2 lb gold ignot is 50 gp per lb x the % of ore grade so if it's 25% its 12 1/2 gold per lb...

You can make an appraise check for the items or you can trust that the fence you take them to is honest...

I would like the tanglefoot bag and the other mw dagger.

No issues here
Updated below... I say we go with the fence, I don't have appraise... hand xbow is exotic so doubt anyone can use it. I thought a cleric might want the chain shirt or xbow.

Items no one claimed:
3 bottles of acid 30 gp
A narrow teak cigar case inlaid with jade
A 2 pound gold ingot bearing the Cheliax coat of arms
A miniature gold crown
A fist-sized scrimshaw kraken with garnets for eyes
A silver ring bearing the inscription "For Emmah - the light of my nights."
A very realistic and scandalous carving of two succubi entwined, made from ivory
A masterwork shuriken
An adamantine arrowhead
An abalone shelled holy symbol of Shelyn
leather armor 5 gp
dagger 1 gp
light xbow 17 gp 5 silver
10 bolts for xbow
Garnet Amulet
MW Chain Shirt 125 gp
MW Hand XBow 200 gp
6 bolts for hand xbow

Claimed items:
Thunderstone-Corbyn
Wand-Paxs
2 potions-Paxs
MW Dagger x2-Corbyn
Tanglefoot Bag

Yeah I will take the MW Chain Shirt, please.

did we open the cigar case just in case? also what about the silversheen and oil of keen edge?

I had the silversheen and oil as yours since you had them and identified them last :P, I had it listed as potions below broke it out instead. No we never opened the cigar case to my knowledge

Items no one claimed:
3 bottles of acid 30 gp
A narrow teak cigar case inlaid with jade
A 2 pound gold ingot bearing the Cheliax coat of arms
A miniature gold crown
A fist-sized scrimshaw kraken with garnets for eyes
A silver ring bearing the inscription "For Emmah - the light of my nights."
A very realistic and scandalous carving of two succubi entwined, made from ivory
A masterwork shuriken
An adamantine arrowhead
An abalone shelled holy symbol of Shelyn
leather armor 5 gp
dagger 1 gp
light xbow 17 gp 5 silver
10 bolts for xbow
Garnet Amulet
MW Hand XBow 200 gp
6 bolts for hand xbow

Claimed items:
Thunderstone-Corbyn
Wand-Paxs
2 potions(silversheen oil of keen edge)-Paxs
MW Dagger x2-Corbyn
Tanglefoot Bag - Corbyn
MW Chain Shirt - Brim

Okay, selling all your loot nets you a total of 1,666 gp, 5 sp. Split 5 ways, that comes out to 333 gp, 3 sp each.

Straight forward all walk up to the door with password or send 1 or 2 and the rest rush in? Anyone have any preferences?

password

Sorry guys. I had to make an abrupt job change. My last job is under federal investigation. My new job blocks paizo so I am typing on my phone. I will post tonight when I get the chance. Sorry for my absence!

Hope things are okay!