DM Zyren's Heart of Riddles (Inactive)

Game Master Zyrenity

Second Darkness Adventure Path - Drow, Pirates, a gambling hall, for what more can you ask?!


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Female Half-Elf (Varisian) Fighter (Lore Warden archetype) 7

"The beast bit me twice" Caterine offers as she walks near to Winter re-coiling her whip "And who is he that's got advice to suit this situation?" said without malice, merely curiosity.

19/29 HP - and Bree's at 18/31


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

Bree took one bite and a couple of tendril lashes for a total of 18 pts. She passed her fort check though, so no zombie mode for her.


Male Half-Elf (Taldan) Bard (Archivist) 7 Drow Stats 51/51 hp;AC 19/T 14/FF 16; F +2/R +8/W +3; Int/Wis Skills -1

"Winter, I have a healing wand if you prefer to save some spells in case someone awaits us in the cave."

If needed
2 for Caterine
clw wand -> 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
clw wand -> 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
3 for Bree
clw wand -> 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
clw wand -> 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
clw wand -> 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Wand 45/50


VC - Sydney, Australia

"Ahh a judicious use of our resources, very well considered Sebastian"

Winter instead readies himself to move into further conflict.


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

HP 31/31 (I wrote a total of 18 pts earlier but I meant she's down to 18, a total of 13, lmao. My kid's first day of school, my mind was completely elsewhere.)

Liberty's Edge

Male Elf Witch/10 (HP: 27/27; AC15; FF13; T15; F+2, R+5, W+10; Perc: +31, Init +2)

"Let us fly to the caves. If we've the time afterwards, these creatures should be burned."


Male Human Weapon Master 6 ~ Inv. Rager 4 | AC 24 T 13 FF 22 | HP 129/129 | F +14 R +6 W +7 | Init +2

Agreed.

The mercenary put a hand on the boy's shoulder and spoke directly to him.

Mercus, you handled yourself well. Not many men can say they've been that close to those beasts and survived. Now, can you show us the rest of the way to the cave?


Female Half-Elf (Varisian) Fighter (Lore Warden archetype) 7

Shivering slightly as the rugged Taldan works his magic, Caterine gives him a rogueish smile "My thanks Sebastian." She then falls in a prepares to follow the others onwards to the cave.


male Aasimar Clr 3/Pal4 HP:62/62, AC:21/T:12/FF:21 - Percep: +13(Dark Vis) F:+10/R:+5/W:+14 CMD: 20, Spd: 20ft, Init: +2

"We must clear the island of this menace so that Riddleport may be spared the anguish and suffering of the foul beasts within. These creatures are as rabid wolves, and can only be destroyed... attempting husbandry with them would be folly"


Male Half-Elf (Taldan) Bard (Archivist) 7 Drow Stats 51/51 hp;AC 19/T 14/FF 16; F +2/R +8/W +3; Int/Wis Skills -1
Caterine Gabor wrote:
Shivering slightly as the rugged Taldan works his magic, Caterine gives him a rogueish smile "My thanks Sebastian." She then falls in a prepares to follow the others onwards to the cave.

Sebastian gives her a wink, "Just one of my talents." He gives the wand a twirl and almost drops it, before he catches it clumsily and tucks it back into his belt


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

Bree watches the encounter between Sebastian and Caterine. She rolls her eyes and says to Sebastian, "Not another one? Won't the other two be jealous?"

She gives Samaritha a wink as she passes by her to stand near Mercus. "You alright, kid? You're looking a little pale."


Samaritha gives the catching Sebastian a smack on his bottom with her wand and just shakes her head

So many talents, so few morals...

Mercus looks at Kabal and the presence of the fearless warrior makes the boy hide his fear

No problem, follow me, to the cave!

Soon you leave the fir woods and hear the sound of the rolling ocean again. In front of you looms a giant bluff, reminding you of an outstretched arm pointing towards the sky. The stone is at least 60 feet high and on the landside surrounded by small bushes. There is no recognizable cave entrance and as the boy notices your questioning looks, he explains

Well, the entrance is on the seaside of the bluff...a narrow ledge... about 3 feet wide leads around it...

Liberty's Edge

Male Elf Witch/10 (HP: 27/27; AC15; FF13; T15; F+2, R+5, W+10; Perc: +31, Init +2)

"Shouldn't pose much of a problem, though Kabal might have to hug the rocks a bit tighter."


Male Human Weapon Master 6 ~ Inv. Rager 4 | AC 24 T 13 FF 22 | HP 129/129 | F +14 R +6 W +7 | Init +2

The big man's eyebrows rose at the lad's description of the ledge and he couldnt agree more with the witch's assessment and remembered one of his first lessons in soldiering...size is not always an advantage...

You got that right Sable. I'll be wishing I had wings like Korax. My mother said these shoulders woudl be the death of me. Although I always thought she meant in regards to women...

He said it stone faced but it happened to be one of those rare times where he attempted humor.


Female Half-Elf (Varisian) Fighter (Lore Warden archetype) 7

Taking in the size of the rock and the description of the thin ledge, Caterine has no intentions of being the first to walk along it and be stranded. Standing slightly back and arms crossed she alights next to Bree talking quietly "Only two then?"


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

Bree sniffs slightly but then gives Caterine one of her odd smiles, "I haven't known him all that long, but it seems to me the women love his charm. He... uh, sometimes gets wrapped up in the moment when a pretty girl smiles at him. Not me, of course, he knows I'd stab him if he tried kissing on me," Bree looks at the ledge and shrugs, "I'll go first. Kabal, if Croat could make it I'm sure you can too."

Acrobatics of climb to begin, Zyren?


Female Half-Elf (Varisian) Fighter (Lore Warden archetype) 7

Cat gives Bree a smile in return before standing ready for her turn to move around the rock.


Samaritha sighs, her ankle is still swollen after the the escape from the tower and she does not look like climbing was very appealing to her.

Hey, I will stay here and cover your back, ok? I'm not very into climbing you know.

She finally says.

Mercus has already run ahead to the beginning of the ledge. Like he said, it's just a very narrow stone sill - beneath it, about 30m below you is only the ocean, crashing against the rocky wall of the island.

Mercus sets his foot on the ledge and says

Watch out, it's pretty slippery thanks to all the gull droppings.

Acrobatic roll, please


Male Human Weapon Master 6 ~ Inv. Rager 4 | AC 24 T 13 FF 22 | HP 129/129 | F +14 R +6 W +7 | Init +2

Kabal was becoming more and more impressed with Riddleport's civilians.

Huh? You'd rather stay here and maybe face more akatas alone than risk a little, treacherous climb? You're made of stern stuff lass, stern stuff indeed. Be careful with this one Sebastian.

He eyed the ledge dubiously and watched where Bree placed her feet carefully before easing out after the willfull woman. He felt better about such things since their chase on the Arch but was still trepeditious considering his bulk.

Acrobatics - 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15


male Aasimar Clr 3/Pal4 HP:62/62, AC:21/T:12/FF:21 - Percep: +13(Dark Vis) F:+10/R:+5/W:+14 CMD: 20, Spd: 20ft, Init: +2

Winter looks at the ledge, looks at the long fall below, and removes his armour before making the crossing, re-donning upon reaching the other side.

Acrobatics 1d20 ⇒ 13


Samaritha is a cyphermage not a civilian...hrmpf :)


Female Half-Elf (Varisian) Fighter (Lore Warden archetype) 7

Taking a deep breath, Caterine turns her attention to the ledge. Carefully and cautiously making her way...
Acrobatics: 1d20 ⇒ 9
...though finding the guano a more challenging footing than she had hoped.


Male Human Weapon Master 6 ~ Inv. Rager 4 | AC 24 T 13 FF 22 | HP 129/129 | F +14 R +6 W +7 | Init +2
DM Zyren / Heart of Riddles wrote:
Samaritha is a cyphermage not a civilian...hrmpf :)

Oops! although anyone not carrying steel of somesort is a 'civilian' in Kabal's view ^_^


Male Half-Elf (Taldan) Bard (Archivist) 7 Drow Stats 51/51 hp;AC 19/T 14/FF 16; F +2/R +8/W +3; Int/Wis Skills -1

"Me? I am always the gentleman." Sebastian eyes the guano covered path a moment, "As such, Ladies first.", he says with a bow and a proffered arm toward the trail.

Acrobatics -> 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

Acrobatics 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Bree makes her way to the other side following closely beside Mercus, since he ran on ahead of her, so that she might at least try to catch him if he slips.

Oh no! Did Cat fall? Did the others make it?!

Liberty's Edge

Male Elf Witch/10 (HP: 27/27; AC15; FF13; T15; F+2, R+5, W+10; Perc: +31, Init +2)

Sable doesn't concern himself much with the ledge, being accustomed to perching in narrow places, and trusting his witchery if he should slip. He follows last.

To Samaritha, "If Anything comes this way, even hanging onto the ledge is your best bet since saltwater seems to be the anathema to them. Shout if anything happens."

Acrobatics 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

If Caterine's footing isn't solid, Sable will either reach out to grab her, or dive after her.

Attempt to grab Cat if she falls 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10


Samaritha nods and says

Don't worry, I'll still be here when you return and...

before she can speak on Cat slips, but with one agile move is able to grab the edge of the ledge with one hand.
There is a split second in which the world seems to stand still and all of you hold their breath waiting to see if the muscles in her fingers are strong enough to save her...and yes, she still clings to the edge.

One of you: STR check DC 10 to pull her up again.


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

Strength 1d20 ⇒ 20

I wasn't the closest to her, but I suppose she could have easily gone back or maneuvered around easier than most (if Sable's rolls didn't do the task)


[ooc]Wow, that's strong![/b]

With a strength totally unexpected by everyone Bree grabs Cat's arm and easily pulls her back onto the ledge!

Mercus mouth is so wide ajar that you could easily park a wagon in it!


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

She'll be damned if she's going to loose the first "useful" female to come around in awhile, lol.

Liberty's Edge

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Male Elf Witch/10 (HP: 27/27; AC15; FF13; T15; F+2, R+5, W+10; Perc: +31, Init +2)

That's why Sable went last, so if anybody fell he could dive after them and levitate back up... or worse case scenario and they get eaten by megashark before he reaches them, feather fall and levitate to save his own feathers.

"Nice talons, Bree."


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

She offers a mumbled "Thanks" and a self-conscious shrug.


male Aasimar Clr 3/Pal4 HP:62/62, AC:21/T:12/FF:21 - Percep: +13(Dark Vis) F:+10/R:+5/W:+14 CMD: 20, Spd: 20ft, Init: +2

Winter was a little surprised at the slip, but continues his preparation and re-donning his armour.

He keeps an eye out for any danger that might be coming their way regardless..

Perception 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23


Female Half-Elf (Varisian) Fighter (Lore Warden archetype) 7

A curse half formed on her lips as she started to drop, though stilled there when she managed to get a hold on the cliff. When hauled back up by Bree she is contrite and thankful "The thanks of the sea lord to you... whatever is ahead I'd still prefer it to the fall." before clutching the wall and making to where the footing is more stable.


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

Bree's cheeks flush momentarily, shrugging once again she says, "Yeah... well, I'm sure we need all the help we can get in there... so, yeah, glad you didn't fall..." As she continues on she can be heard to repeat "Thanks of the sea lord..." under her breath in that odd way that Bree often does.


Now even more cautious than before you slowly balance along the ledge and around the bluff until a yawning black opening at the seaside of the cliff comes into view.

Mercus has already taken a crouching position next to it and signals to be quiet. Silently he whispers

I heard something from inside - a low wail!?

The boy's voice is scarcely audible with the thundering waves below you.

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Male Elf Witch/10 (HP: 27/27; AC15; FF13; T15; F+2, R+5, W+10; Perc: +31, Init +2)

Using message to whisper to Mercus, Bree, Sebastian, and Winter, "Keep quiet then, lest something hear us. Sebastian and I can use these enchanted whispers. Sebastian, please relay this to Caterine and Kabal. We must flit very quietly."

Sable cranes his neck to listen to the opening.

Perception 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

Bree too is listening intently. Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26


Female Human Rogue-Knife Master/10 (Init: +4)

OK, for some reason it's not letting me edit my last post. Every time I try it bumps me back to the first page of this thread. I forgot to add:

Bree nods her head in response to Sable's whispered words, and eases her knives, which she had to put up while crossing the ledge, back out of their sheathes.


Male Half-Elf (Taldan) Bard (Archivist) 7 Drow Stats 51/51 hp;AC 19/T 14/FF 16; F +2/R +8/W +3; Int/Wis Skills -1

Sebastian whispers out the Message "Something in the cave. Stay alert."


Male Human Weapon Master 6 ~ Inv. Rager 4 | AC 24 T 13 FF 22 | HP 129/129 | F +14 R +6 W +7 | Init +2

Kabal was still trying to figure out where Bree got the strength to pull Caterine up so easily when he got the whispered message. With the way he was armed if he moved it was going to make noise so he stood stock still; thankful to have made it past the ledge.


male Aasimar Clr 3/Pal4 HP:62/62, AC:21/T:12/FF:21 - Percep: +13(Dark Vis) F:+10/R:+5/W:+14 CMD: 20, Spd: 20ft, Init: +2

Winter maintains his focus on getting his armour on, sword within easy grasp as he prepares...


Male Human Weapon Master 6 ~ Inv. Rager 4 | AC 24 T 13 FF 22 | HP 129/129 | F +14 R +6 W +7 | Init +2

Realizing that if they were attacked by something that Winter would be at a severe disadvantage until he was once again wrapped in steel; Kabal risked going over and assisting him.

Reduce time to don armor by half. 2 minutes if rushing.


Female Half-Elf (Varisian) Fighter (Lore Warden archetype) 7

Having been instructed to keep quiet, Caterine busies herself by retrieving one of her whips from it's belt-loop and starts checking the leather for damage.


male Aasimar Clr 3/Pal4 HP:62/62, AC:21/T:12/FF:21 - Percep: +13(Dark Vis) F:+10/R:+5/W:+14 CMD: 20, Spd: 20ft, Init: +2

Winter gives Kabal a conspiratorial smile as they get him donned back into his armour.


Cautiously and without much noise you enter the cave. The walls are salt crusted and after the opening the tunnel leads steeply down until it roughly reaches sea level after about 30m. The slope is so steep that you have to skitter down on your bottoms not to slip.

Once you have made it down the slope you find yourself in a large lagoon-like cave. The water to your left has lost all its power after breaking against the cliff and it's rather quiet inside this cave. Mercus points ahead, where the tunell branches off and whispers

The wail must have com from there.

The boy was right to whisper since there is a strong echo in these tunnels amplifying every sound.

Sea Cave


male Aasimar Clr 3/Pal4 HP:62/62, AC:21/T:12/FF:21 - Percep: +13(Dark Vis) F:+10/R:+5/W:+14 CMD: 20, Spd: 20ft, Init: +2

Winter moves to the front and into the cave mouth... his angelic eyes (Darkvision) able to penetrate any darkness beyond.


Male Human Weapon Master 6 ~ Inv. Rager 4 | AC 24 T 13 FF 22 | HP 129/129 | F +14 R +6 W +7 | Init +2

Kabal follows behind shield gripped tight and falcata within easy reach. He listened for the wail that Marcus mentioned.

Perception - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16


Female Half-Elf (Varisian) Fighter (Lore Warden archetype) 7

Caterine kept her steps light as she followed behind the burly men in their iron skins.

Liberty's Edge

Male Elf Witch/10 (HP: 27/27; AC15; FF13; T15; F+2, R+5, W+10; Perc: +31, Init +2)

Sable advances, following the group, staying alert and ready.

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