GM Auke's The Forgotten Laboratory
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Game Master
Auke Teeninga
The goblins of the dungeon's upper level took more than one trinket from the ancient laboratory that dwells beneath them. The wizard that created these items also performed dangerous experiments, many of which have gone out of control over the years. Stranger still, someone appears to be using the ancient equipment with sinister results.
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
Targost jumps up as the creature crumbles. He winces as his injuries complain about the sudden movement.
"Oww...damn I am getting tired of being battered around!"
He takes a look into the rubble
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Targost wrote: He takes a look into the rubble. Scattered among the debris in this chamber are a number of ancient tomes, but most of them have all but turned to dust. Targost manages to uncover a pair of intact tomes written in Draconic. The books concern alchemy and various bits of esoteric arcane lore.
Anyone who references the texts for an hour can attempt her next Knowledge (arcana) check with a +2 circumstance bonus. The tomes are worth 50 gp each.
The remnants of the construct might be dug out of the rubble, but this will take some effort.
BTW Targost, maybe you should cast mage armor?
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
I did, at the beginning of the adventure when we first entered the lab. Has it been 2 hours we have been here already?
Targost wrote: I did, at the beginning of the adventure when we first entered the lab. Has it been 2 hours we have been here already? Nope, but you need to change your statusline ;-)
male Human/Shoanti Barbarian 1/Cleric of Gorum 3 \33/36 _HP+0 nonlethal dmg | 18/16 AC/raging | 12/10 T | 16/14 Ff | Fort+7/Ref+3/Will+4(+2 Fort and Will while raging) Perception:+6
"By Gorum! That hurt!" Moans the Shoanti as he staggers around.
Ebon pulls out his wand again, but first uses his last channel.
channel: 1d6 ⇒ 3
On himself
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
On Targost
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
should fill everyone back up
OOPS! On Alexia!
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
XD
Ebon Kai of the Skoan Quah wrote: "By Gorum! That hurt!" Moans the Shoanti as he staggers around. You missed 11 points on Alexia!
If you want to remove the rubble I'll need to see some strength checks!
male Human/Shoanti Barbarian 1/Cleric of Gorum 3 \33/36 _HP+0 nonlethal dmg | 18/16 AC/raging | 12/10 T | 16/14 Ff | Fort+7/Ref+3/Will+4(+2 Fort and Will while raging) Perception:+6
"Strength in Iron!"
Using his Domain ability he starts moving rubble.
str check with domain ability: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
How many?
Ebon Kai of the Skoan Quah wrote: "Strength in Iron!"
Using his Domain ability he starts moving rubble.
Ebon is moving rocks for about 1d6 ⇒ 3 minutes. Some of this movement causes debris to fall from the ceiling, but Ebon easily evades it. reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The construct is very badly mangled, but it might be opened with a disable device check.
Male Human Inquisitor 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20/14/17 | Fort: +7 | Ref: +4 | Will: +7 | Init: +4 | Perc: +10 | SM: +12 | CMB: +6 | CMD: 19 | +1 Adamantine Longspear +8; 1d8+5 | Mwk Composite Longbow +6; 1d8+3
While Ebob clears the rubble, Talwin looks at the books with Targost.
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Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
oops...sorry about that...I completely forgot to change my status bar :-(
Talwin Bernhold wrote: While Ebob clears the rubble, Talwin looks at the books with Targost. Nothing more to learn about the books
Male Human Inquisitor 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20/14/17 | Fort: +7 | Ref: +4 | Will: +7 | Init: +4 | Perc: +10 | SM: +12 | CMB: +6 | CMD: 19 | +1 Adamantine Longspear +8; 1d8+5 | Mwk Composite Longbow +6; 1d8+3
"I've got no talent or skill for picking locks. My damaged spear could break it open, but we might destroy what's inside. Can any of you handle a lock?"
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
Targets shakes his head
"I have no skill in such things. Anyone else?
Nope, none of the characters has the skill. I'll allow a (more difficult) strength check instead, but if the result is a major fail you might break whatever might be inside.
Male Human Inquisitor 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20/14/17 | Fort: +7 | Ref: +4 | Will: +7 | Init: +4 | Perc: +10 | SM: +12 | CMB: +6 | CMD: 19 | +1 Adamantine Longspear +8; 1d8+5 | Mwk Composite Longbow +6; 1d8+3
Talwin tries to break it open. Carefully...
STR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
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Talwin magages to open the construct. Inside it is a pulsing yellow crystal.
Male Human (Keleshite) Cavalier 2/Paladin of Sarenrae 3 || 44/44 hp (44/44 nonlethal) || AC 19/Tch 12/FF 18 || Fort +11 Ref +4 Will +6 (+4 in hot conditions, +1 vs. fire) || CMB +8 CMD 19 || Init +1 || Perception +2
There is a bright flash and Alexia is gone, replaced by a handsome Qadiran man. "Your companion was called away on urgent business. I was sent as a replacement. My name is Trade Prince Muluk al-Zadari." He bows deeply. He wears studded leather armor, carries a shield, and a scimitar is at his side. His shield bears the emblem of the Dawnflower.
"I shall endeavor to be a suitable replacement."
male Human/Shoanti Barbarian 1/Cleric of Gorum 3 \33/36 _HP+0 nonlethal dmg | 18/16 AC/raging | 12/10 T | 16/14 Ff | Fort+7/Ref+3/Will+4(+2 Fort and Will while raging) Perception:+6
Grinning, Ebon slaps Talwin on the back, after he breaks open the construct.
" Hah! Nice job! We'll make a Shoanti out of you yet..."
Jumping around like a cat that just had its tail stepped on he swears as Muluk appears in Alexia's place....
"Lord of Iron! What the ..."
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
Targost swings towards the new arrival, his bow partly raised in surprise. He lowers his weapon, then opens his backpack and removes a potion, which he takes.
Potion-CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Targost wrote: Targost Potion I think Ebon cured everyone already!And normal CLW potions do only 1d8+1
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
Male Human Inquisitor 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20/14/17 | Fort: +7 | Ref: +4 | Will: +7 | Init: +4 | Perc: +10 | SM: +12 | CMB: +6 | CMD: 19 | +1 Adamantine Longspear +8; 1d8+5 | Mwk Composite Longbow +6; 1d8+3
Talwin grins at Ebon, then casts detect magic and inspects the crystal.
"Targost, what do you make of this. I am not trained in identifying magical spells."
When Alexia vanishes, and their new ally appears, Talwin jumps visibly.
"That...was unexpected...but welcome just the same, friend. I am Talwin, this is Ebon and Targost. But it seems I read a chronicle where the three of you had adventured together before..."
When I GM'ed Decline of Glory, I believe!
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
Know-Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Targost looks at the strange crystal and tries to think back to his magical studies and if he has ever come across such an item.
The crystal radiates conjuration magic. As a gem, you might be able to sell it for 800 gp.
Male Human Inquisitor 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20/14/17 | Fort: +7 | Ref: +4 | Will: +7 | Init: +4 | Perc: +10 | SM: +12 | CMB: +6 | CMD: 19 | +1 Adamantine Longspear +8; 1d8+5 | Mwk Composite Longbow +6; 1d8+3
Talwin heads back over to the tunnel, shining his light and trying to see where it leads.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
Targost informs the others what he has discovered about the crystal. He then joins Talwin as he explores the tunnel.
male Human/Shoanti Barbarian 1/Cleric of Gorum 3 \33/36 _HP+0 nonlethal dmg | 18/16 AC/raging | 12/10 T | 16/14 Ff | Fort+7/Ref+3/Will+4(+2 Fort and Will while raging) Perception:+6
If no one else does, Ebon will try to remove the crystal and take it with us...
Along the lines of: OOhhhh shiny...
Talwin Bernhold wrote: Talwin heads back over to the tunnel, shining his light and trying to see where it leads.
[dice=Perception]1d20+9
The footing in the debris-choked caverns looks treacherous. It might require some skill to traverse safely.
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
I thought we had already removed the gem and I was examining it?? Dont really care if Ebon has it now, just want to make sure we take it with us!
Targost wrote: I thought we had already removed the gem and I was examining it?? Dont really care if Ebon has it now, just want to make sure we take it with us! You could theoretically examine the object without removing it from the machine. I think that Ebon assumed that happened.
male Human/Shoanti Barbarian 1/Cleric of Gorum 3 \33/36 _HP+0 nonlethal dmg | 18/16 AC/raging | 12/10 T | 16/14 Ff | Fort+7/Ref+3/Will+4(+2 Fort and Will while raging) Perception:+6
Yeah. I don't care who has it. It just wouldn't have been left behind... XD
If you move very slowly (5' per turn) there's no risk. If you want to move faster you'll need acrobatics checks and you might fall.
Male Human Inquisitor 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20/14/17 | Fort: +7 | Ref: +4 | Will: +7 | Init: +4 | Perc: +10 | SM: +12 | CMB: +6 | CMD: 19 | +1 Adamantine Longspear +8; 1d8+5 | Mwk Composite Longbow +6; 1d8+3
Let's just go nice and slow then.
Talwin leads the way down the hall, stepping gingerly and letting his wayfinder shine ahead.
There's a fork in the tunnel. Do you want to go left or right?
Male Human Inquisitor 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20/14/17 | Fort: +7 | Ref: +4 | Will: +7 | Init: +4 | Perc: +10 | SM: +12 | CMB: +6 | CMD: 19 | +1 Adamantine Longspear +8; 1d8+5 | Mwk Composite Longbow +6; 1d8+3
Talwin motions towards the right and heads that way.
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Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
Targost has his bow at the ready as he follows Talwin down the righthand passage.
This grand chamber appears to be some sort of observation laboratory. The northern section is raised, and contains rotten benches for watching the experiments below. The southern half of the chamber is dominated by a dais on which is set a heavily stained table. It appears that something has dug through the walls of this room, creating two tunnels out of the chamber.
Staircases to the northwest and northeast lead out of the viewing area, and wooden doors flank the southwest and southeast sides of the dais. Large stone doors stand south of the dais.
A trio of dire rats have claimed this room as their living quarters.
Initiative!
Rats: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Muluk: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Targost: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Ebon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Talwin: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
Targost takes aim at one of the rats and fires.
Attack-ranged: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Edit: I will hold my attack until I can move forward and get a clear shot at the rats...sorry just saw the map and realized where I was!
Male Human Inquisitor 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20/14/17 | Fort: +7 | Ref: +4 | Will: +7 | Init: +4 | Perc: +10 | SM: +12 | CMB: +6 | CMD: 19 | +1 Adamantine Longspear +8; 1d8+5 | Mwk Composite Longbow +6; 1d8+3
Talwin moves into the room and strikes at a rat (red) with his longspear!
Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Just a reminder, Talwin has combat reflexes, so if blue and green both move adjacent to him, they would provoke AOOs. Not likely, I'm sure, since there's lots of live meat for the rats to go for...
Talwin moves into the room and kills one of the rats. He hears a little growl coming from under the table behind him! It's a goblin with tubes and vials inserted in his head!
Targost
Ebon
Rats
Muluk
Snarltongue
Talwin
Remember, you can only move 5 foot in a round while in the tunnel, unless you make a succesful DC 10 acrobatics check. Fail is no move at all and fail by 5 means falling prone.
Male Human (Keleshite) Cavalier 2/Paladin of Sarenrae 3 || 44/44 hp (44/44 nonlethal) || AC 19/Tch 12/FF 18 || Fort +11 Ref +4 Will +6 (+4 in hot conditions, +1 vs. fire) || CMB +8 CMD 19 || Init +1 || Perception +2
Muluk draws and twirls his scimitar in anticipation of the combat to come. "I'd rather test my steel against a more worthy foe, but this will suffice for a warm-up!"
He moves into the room to engage the nearest rat.
Muluk vs. Rat: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage (scimitar): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Muluk al-Zadari wrote: He moves into the room Muluk is still in the tunnel...
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
Slowly move forward until I can actually see one of the enemy. (probably a round or two)
Ghosting Ebon:
Ebon advances 5' in the tunnel, this will allow Muluk to move 5'in the tunnel, which will allow Targost to move 5' in the tunnel.
(Blue) rat moves in to attack Talwin (Provokes)
AoO Talwin: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 hits for damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 skewers the rat.
"You kill Snarltongues'd Rats, Snarltongue kills you!" the goblin declares. The vial with red fluid starts bubbling and the level of the fluid lowers a bit. The goblins' muscles increase in size! Then he takes his battleaxe and tries to hit Talwin!
To Hit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Threat!
Confirmation: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 Confirms!
Damage: 3d6 + 18 ⇒ (6, 2, 4) + 18 = 30
The goblin seems happy with the great blow it dealt. The purple vial starts bubbling and the goblin turns invisible!
(Green) rat charges Ebon.
To Hit: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 1 + 2 = 22 hits for damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Talwin
Targost
Ebon
Rats
Muluk
Snarltongue
Male Half-Elf Sorcerer 2/Fighter(Archer)2 HP: 22/22 AC: 17, Touch:13, Flatfooted:14 Saves: F: +3, R: +3, W: +3 CMD: 18 Init: +5 Perception +9
Still unable to see what is happening, Targost moves forward when everyone else does.
Male Human Inquisitor 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20/14/17 | Fort: +7 | Ref: +4 | Will: +7 | Init: +4 | Perc: +10 | SM: +12 | CMB: +6 | CMD: 19 | +1 Adamantine Longspear +8; 1d8+5 | Mwk Composite Longbow +6; 1d8+3
Ouch! Crit happens, though... Anyway, I don't see the mini-Bane dude on the map, so I'm guessing he's still under the table? Hmm.
Talwin backs away from the little cretin and casts a healing spell on himself.
CLW: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Talwin Bernhold wrote: Ouch! Crit happens, though... Anyway, I don't see the mini-Bane dude on the map, so I'm guessing he's still under the table? Hmm.
Talwin backs away from the little cretin and casts a healing spell on himself.
The goblin turned invisible and 5' stepped. He's currently standing next to you and will take an AoO as you cast a spell next to him!
AoO vs flatfooted AC: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 = 22 hits for Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Male Human Inquisitor 5 | HP 43/43 | AC 20/14/17 | Fort: +7 | Ref: +4 | Will: +7 | Init: +4 | Perc: +10 | SM: +12 | CMB: +6 | CMD: 19 | +1 Adamantine Longspear +8; 1d8+5 | Mwk Composite Longbow +6; 1d8+3
Oh crap! Yeah, the purple juice. Failed my linguistics check reading your post...Well, even if I fall, my brethren will avenge me! I hope...
male Human/Shoanti Barbarian 1/Cleric of Gorum 3 \33/36 _HP+0 nonlethal dmg | 18/16 AC/raging | 12/10 T | 16/14 Ff | Fort+7/Ref+3/Will+4(+2 Fort and Will while raging) Perception:+6
Sorry guys. been real sick last couple of days, couldn't even get to my computer.
Seeing the goblin reappear after downing Talwin, Ebon begins to foam at the mouth..
Raging
" Talwin!"
He roars as he tries to smash the rat blocking his way..
attack with broken Earthbreaker: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 2 = 22
damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 = 11
As it falls Ebon clears the entrance, moving to higher ground.
Male Human (Keleshite) Cavalier 2/Paladin of Sarenrae 3 || 44/44 hp (44/44 nonlethal) || AC 19/Tch 12/FF 18 || Fort +11 Ref +4 Will +6 (+4 in hot conditions, +1 vs. fire) || CMB +8 CMD 19 || Init +1 || Perception +2
Am I wrong in that friendly units do not block movement? That's why I assumed that Muluk could clear the tunnel, unless an enemy was blocking the exit.
As soon as he is clear, Muluk will enter the room and attack the nearest foe.
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