DM-Camris' MUMMY'S MASK Part 1: The Half-Dead City (Inactive)

Game Master Camris

Fort save: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14
He'll step away to D6, assuming swarms don't get AOO's. If they do then just to F6.

You can here Cerastes growl under his breath, "Not again..." as he takes out his replacement acid flask and smashes it into the swarm.

Ranged touch acid flask: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Ranged touch acid flask crit confirm: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Probably immune to crits anyway but here it is.
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

"A swarm of beetles! A constant plague for those who reside in Osirions desert sands. Stand clear and use area attacks if you have them!"

Ibrahim draws a vial of alchemical fire from a pouch at his belt but delays throwing the caustic liquid until his allies are free.

Round 1_____
Ra lashed about with his axe, but does no real damage to the swarm.
"Bah! I cannot DO anything to these vermin!"

Round 1__________

Cerastes_____
He'll step away to D6, assuming swarms don't get AOO's. If they do then just to F6.
You can here Cerastes growl under his breath, "Not again..." as he takes out his replacement acid flask and smashes it into the swarm.
There is a hissing splash and a hole appears in the swarm, and there is definite damage to the swarm.

Ibrahim the Sand Sage_____
Ibrahim draws a vial of alchemical fire from a pouch at his belt but delays throwing the caustic liquid until his allies are free.
There is a whumph and a burst of fire. A hole appears in the swarm, and there is definite damage to the swarm.

Ra-Khefer_____
Round 1_____
Ra lashed about with his axe, but does no real damage to the swarm.
"Bah! I cannot DO anything to these vermin!"

(npc) Max_____
Max quickly tumbled, rolled and cartwheeled out of the area covered by the swarm of scarabs.

(npc)Inferis_____
Inferis took a cautious step back and flung an Acid Splash at the swarm.
Ranged touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 for 1d3 ⇒ 1 acid damage.

ENEMIES__________
Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

[spoiler=DM]15[/dice]

ENEMIES__________
The swarm hesitated as Ra brought his shield up and around, but flowed over him anyway.
Ra takes 1d6 ⇒ 6 damage.
Inferis takes 1d6 ⇒ 3 damage.
Ibrahim takes 1d6 ⇒ 4 damage.
Everyone who took damage has to make a Fort save DC13 or be Distracted by Nausea.

Round 2_____________

Players take their turn in order of posting, Enemies will go last.

TACTICAL SITUATION

fort save:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Inferis retches and moves away from the swarm.
move to G13

Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Ibrahim's stomach churns from the swarm of insects crawling and biting him. He has felt this sensation before and he is almost certain that he will feel it again. He manages to stave of the nausea.

Ibrahim retreats to G5 and retrieved another vial of alchemist fire. Tossing the vial into the swarm 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 for: 1d6 ⇒ 1

"I have more than enough of these to dispatch this swarm, but remind me to restock before our next exploration!"

All you who have thrown bottles of Acid or Alchemists' Fire, remember that you get another die of damage on the subsequent round.

Thank You!

secondary fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Second round acid damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2 I haven't rolled or added any vulnerability to splash damage as I am assuming your taking care of that Camris.

Seeing Ra getting overwhelmed by the vermin and unable to do anything about it, Cerastes moves up to him and hisses a prayer, "Be strong my friend, I am with you."

Move to F9 and Cure Light Wounds on Ra: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Round 2_______

Rolling free of the swarm, Ra nods his gratitude to Cerastes as he pulled a torch from his pack and kindled it with his flint and steel.

Round 2_____________

Inferis 'al Marris_____
Inferis retches and moves away from the swarm.
move to G13

Ibrahim the Sand Sage_____
Ibrahim retreats to G5 and retrieved another vial of alchemist fire.
"I have more than enough of these to dispatch this swarm, but remind me to restock before our next exploration!"

Cerastes_____
Move to F9 and Cure Light Wounds on Ra.

Ra-Khefer_____
Rolling free of the swarm, Ra nods his gratitude to Cerastes as he pulled a torch from his pack and kindled it with his flint and steel.

(ooc) Max_____
Max pulled a torch from his pack and kindled it using a Spark cantrip.

Enemies__________
The swarm, much reduced, continued to roll over Cerastes and Ra.
Ra takes 1d6 ⇒ 6 damage.
Cerastes takes 1d6 ⇒ 3 damage.
Everyone who took damage has to make a Fort save DC13 or be Distracted by Nausea for 1 round.

Round 3_____________

Players take their turn in order of posting, Enemies will go last.

TACTICAL SITUATION

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Cerastes tries to bat at the vermin in an attempt to keep them from getting anywhere too vital and gets out of the swarm the best he can.

Cerastes is distracted this round and will move back to F7.

Inferis moves up and shouts, "Cerastes and Ra! Get out of there!"
move action: move to G11.
Standard action: ready action to cast burning hands on the swarm when Cerastes and Ra are clear. Reflex DC 15. Damage:2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Ra swiped his torch at the swarm, then rolled free out of the threat area.

When his allies are clear Ibrahim throws another vial of alchemist fire into the swarm of scarabs. "Begone vermin may you return as a more worthy opponent in your future lives!

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 for: 1d6 ⇒ 3 damage.

Round 3_____________

Cerastes_____
Cerastes tries to bat at the vermin in an attempt to keep them from getting anywhere too vital and gets out of the swarm the best he can.
Cerastes is distracted this round and will move back to F7.

Inferis 'al Marris_____
Inferis moves up and shouts, "Cerastes and Ra! Get out of there!"
move action: move to G11.
Standard action: ready action to cast burning hands on the swarm when Cerastes and Ra are clear. Reflex DC 15. Damage:2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Ra-Khefer_____
Ra swiped his torch at the swarm, then rolled free out of the threat area.

Ibrahim the Sand Sage_____
When his allies are clear Ibrahim throws another vial of alchemist fire into the swarm of scarabs. "Begone vermin may you return as a more worthy opponent in your future lives!

And with that, the swarm breaks. The remainder of the beetles scatter under the nearest cracks and hidden crevices.

Max:

[npc] Max carefully entered the granary and later emerged holding an adamantine mace.
"Nothing else in there but a few long dead skeletons." He reported.

OK guys, the only place in the courtyard you have not yet checked is the small building directly to the West of the Granary.
What do you do?

TACTICAL SITUATION

"Let us finish the courtyard before exploring the house proper. Maxelmish if you would be so kind as to use your talents upon the door."

Cerastes looks to Ra, "Do you have a use for the flail? If not, I have been trained with their use." He puts his big hand on Ibrahim's shoulder, "Perhaps we should see to the wounded first before continuing."

Think we need to heal up before continuing. Not sure how much everyone needs but I would say just roll the CLW wand for yourself and we'll add up charges once we are done.

CLW wand on Cerastes: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 Back to full.

Inferis gets behind her companions, "I have a slight scratch but it is not life threatening. See to your own wounds if you need to before we begin."

Ra accepts one cure light. Cure Light: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
His pain eased, Ra nodded.
"Ready." He simply stated.

Max:

Cautiously, Max scouted ahead by stepping into the next door.
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

When your eyes adjust, you can see that this small room is empty save for dust, debris, and empty shelves built into the walls. The few remaining mummified scraps indicate that the shelves in this pantry once stored dry goods and vegetables for the house.

Unfortunately, Max isn't careful enough, as a tan creature looking like a large (well, for them, this one is two feet long) ten legged spider with oversized jaws and beady eyes drops on him from the ceiling!
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Miss.
Claw 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 Hit! for 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 piercing damage.
Claw 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Hit! for 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 piercing damage.
...Crit confirm?: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 Not confirmed.

Round 1___________

Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.

TACTICAL SITUATION

Inferis levels her wand and shoots a blue energy ball into the spider.
use wand of magic missiles:1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
know(nature):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Did Ra, or anyone else, want to use the flail? If not, I'll hang on to it and use it for now.

Stepping up to the arachnid, "Hmmmm, this place is filled with vermin. Since when do spiders grow claws?"

Warhammer strike: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

knowledge nature: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

"Indeed more sand vermin infest this house then there should be. This nasty critter is a camel or sun spider. It has no venom, but it's claws are sharp and it can still bite deep... especially one of this size. This beast cannot be reasoned with. We must dispatch it so it may return to a form anew if we are to search this room. "

With no other options, Ibrahim loads and fires his sling around his comrades and through the doorway

Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 = 13 for: 1d4 ⇒ 4 damage

Ra is tempted, but elects to stick with his trusty waraxe.
Ra, rolled in through the doorway next to Max, then he lashed out at the bug.
dwarven waraxe attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 Miss.

Round 1___________

Inferis 'al Marris_____
Inferis levels her wand and shoots a blue energy ball into the spider.
The creature jolts under the power of the energy shot.

Cerastes_____
Stepping up to the arachnid, "Hmmmm, this place is filled with vermin. Since when do spiders grow claws?"
But he missed.

Ibrahim the Sand Sage_____
With no other options, Ibrahim loads and fires his sling around his comrades and through the doorway
With amazing skill, he struck the creature for damage!

Ra-Khefer_____
Ra, rolled in through the doorway next to Max, then he lashed out at the bug.
But he missed.

(npc) Max_____
Max turned and lashed out at the creature, managing to hit it lightly.

Enemies__________
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 Miss.
Claw 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 Miss.
Claw 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Hit! for 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 damage.

Round 2___________

Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.

TACTICAL SITUATION

Inferis fires her wand again, "spiders, I hate spiders."
use wand of magic missiles1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

And Inferis' wand shoots the creature off Max.

The battle is over.

Max:

"I need to sit down for a few minutes. Hours." Max said, holding his wounds.
He goes over to the stairway and plumps down, too distracted to go searching.

CLW wand on Max: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

The big man smiles at Max, "Ready to continue now?"

You have cleared the entire servants courtyard (except for the Asp glaring at you from under the stone table).

Where to now?

"Shall we head back through the front door?"

Cerastes just gives a grunt and a nod as he begins to head back that way.

Back through the front door then.

Ra nodded and followed along behind Cerastes.

You come around to the front of the ancient mansion, the sun high in the sky, the silence unnatural.

THE FOYER OVERVIEW

Whoever steps through the front door sees brightly colored columns stand in the four corners of this foyer.
Hieroglyphs cover the walls and tiled floors, obscured in places by piles of dust and sand. Your footprints are still present.
The scattered bones of the skeleton guards still lay where you shattered them.

Open archways lead to the north, east, and west, while a set of stone double doors exit to the south (where you entered).

Cerastes studies the hieroglyphics intently for a minute, "This place is the House of Pentheru." He points to several, "These mean we are welcome and to be blessed by the gods." After studying the hieroglyphics he looks through the eastern archway.

CHAMBER OVERVIEW

A large tiled pool sits in the center of this chamber, surrounded by sloping tiled floors.
A few steps descend into the basin, which has accumulated a deep layer of sand on its bottom.
Faded murals on the walls depict scenes of life along a river, with recurring themes of running water and aquatic life running through the artwork.
In the northeast corner, a tarnished bronze spigot juts from the wall just above head level.
Archways lead north and west (where you just entered from), and a stone door stands in the eastern wall.

Pause for a moment to see if anything lurks beneath the sand.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Ra carefully circled around the bath, looking for any threats.
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
He shrugged at the others.
"Nothing milord."
With nothing appearing, he went to the eastern door, and with a grunt of effort opened it.
The door led to the eastern courtyard, which you just cleared, allowing the strong sunlight into the room.

Nodding his agreement with Ra's assessment, Cerastes tries the bronze spigot to see if it still functions.