GM Batpony's PFS [6-15] Overflow Archive 1 (Inactive)

Game Master Batpony

Before Bambang goes up the stairs

"You measure a snake with scales?" Bambang quips, pleased with his reply.

Bambang takes over the scrolls, both the one just handed over by the Gathlains and the one the novice handed to the party earlier. He spends a minute or two, concentrating on them, trying to discern psychically what remnants spirits are present, and if so, if they would reveal anything of import to him.

Use object reading ability

Finally, before ascending, Bambang activates psychically the ability to detect magical aura (granted by his headband) and searches the groundfloor room, to see if there are anything noteworthy. Other than the owl and albatross floating and fishing in the knee-deep water, that is.

Cast detect magic
perception, heightened awareness: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 = 12

Upstairs

knowledge(arcana), heightened awareness: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 = 29
Bambang climbs up the stairs together with his party, but he pauses, eyes opened wide when he sees the creature floating in front of them. He recognises it immediately from his studies, and quickly shares with his team.

"That is a grodair, an aquatic creature from the primal world of the fey. The bulbous sac on its spine is an extradimensional space that can contain thousands of gallons of water. The creature drains water (including small bits of debris and even very small creatures) from one place and releases it in another, typically creating boggy areas as it moves so it can travel more quickly than its tentacles can carry it. A grodair can rise up to 6 feet on its tentacles. It is is intelligent, but extremely absentminded and careless. Its memory is poor, and it has difficulty remembering things it was told even 5 minutes prior — though it can recall some events of the distant past with perfect clarity. I think it can only speak Aquan, Sylvan, and Varisian."

He pauses here, then continues, "I can speak Sylvan, but I know I do not have the gift of gab. But if no one else can engage him, I would make my attempt."

Bambang in his search notes some pieces of floating paper nearby with magical properties and picks up 3 magical scrolls. They don't look anything like the parchments you recover, it looks just like plain old scrolls.

GM, it is not the spell. It is a class ability of occultist.

Using the same ability, Bambang also auto-succeeds in identifying magical items. Nifty trick. :)

"I've found these three magical scrolls. One allows you to comprehend languages, one grants the strength of a bull, and one create light as bright as day. I can use the first, but would have some trouble figuring out the other two. Who would want to hold on to it?"

Talon takes the two offered scrolls, "Call out if you need one cast."

Then he eyes the strange floating fish warily. "I don't speak any of those ... thankfully."

"Oooh, that's a wonderful answer, Bambang, but no. You measure snakes with inches. They have no feet!" Ai follows the group up the stairs, then stops for a moment as Bambang identifies the creature before quivering with happiness. "Cods, this is the best mission ever!"

Waving at the large fish, she starts yammering away in Sylvan. "Hi, I'm Ai! I don't mean to interrupt your important...work, I guess? But our mission here is really floundering. If you would come down from your midair perch and stop watering the bookshelves, we would reely appreciate that. Have you seen a good-looking fellow recently? In the last few hours?"

Diplomancy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Never expecting to have to play second fiddle to an odd duck such as Ai, Dax similarly speaks in flowing Sylvan. "I enjoy the water also, but it can damage these papers and is disrupting many a person, which I am sure was not your intention."

Aid Other: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 Well that's still an aid.

Selter calls to the others as they ascend, Ssself ssseesss big fisssh-isssh. Ssself not think isss natural fisssh. Maybe you know sssomething about fisssh.

While they are examining and talking to the fish he begins to cast spells Sithiss.

Forgot to dothis earlier, cast greater magic fang (bite) and long strider on Sithiss. Duration of both is 5 hours.

Upon hearing your calls, the great fish descends down, towards your level, still somewhat releasing spurts of water from her belly from time to time. She replies back rather friendly in Sylvan, in a low but feminine voice.

Bambang stands behind and translates for his teammates who do not speak Sylvan.

He then steps forward. "Pray tell, what task has so occupied you? Perhaps we could be of assistance?" He glances at the water repeatedly squirting from the fish.

GM, does it look like the flooding is caused by this grodair?

Hanzo stands in the back of the group, looking for potential threats, and also the book he was asked to retrieve.

Talon stands similarly quiet ... struggling to make sense of a giant, talking, floating goldfish.

It's safe to assume from your judgements that it is indeed the source of the water. I'll just put everything in open text since you guys have a lot translators.

"Oh Yes, surely if you assist me in this endeavor, I would able stop releasing the water. I'm trying to catch an escapee, a fox man, have you seen him?" As she says this she casually scans around the room. Suddenly, she makes a rather off-beat comment in Sylvan. "Oh hello there, I'm mistress Koi, who are you?"

Bambang frowns upon hearing from the fish. Bambang wasn't so sure when he sensed that while delving into the pieces of parchment earlier, but what the grodair said seemed too coincidental. "Um.. Mistress Koi. I'm Bambang, Bambang Kuwatputra. We just met. You were telling us about an escapee. A fox man. Did he happened to have been imprisoned? Within a scroll?"

"Oh was I? Oh Yes! He was imprisoned in a magic scroll, I think the scroll is broken now, that's how he escaped, if you capture him, I can leave this place and stop my water activities..it's very tiring.
The grodair is full of excitement now, as she is hoping you will help her with her endeavours.

Does anyone have any further questions for the Grodair? If not, we'll go venturing to the basement in search of the fox man.

sense motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Sssome more information pleassse. What doesss fox man look like? Isss fox man name or dessscription? Clothesss or equipment hasss he? Did Grodair sssee which way he went? Why isss fox man to be imprisssoned? Isss fox man dangerousss? How ssso? Why fox man essscape mean water cassscade?

As the pathfinders translate Selter's questions, the Grodair listens carefully, and nods or more of bops her head.
"I don't recall the beginnings, but you see the haughty fox, whatisname, he tried to cheat in a riddling competition against a mighty Fey, the Fey created a riddle prison "the name of the fox", and entrapped the fox as punishment, he was under my supervision but somehow managed a ruse using magic, I'm afraid he will run riots if left unattended. He went to the basement if I'm not mistaken. We need all the pieces of the riddles to trap him back into the prison! That's all I know~." Shortly she blanks off looking into space. Probably already forgetting most of what she just mentioned.

"I think our task here is clear then. Recover the remaining pieces of the riddle, and then to confront this fox man back into his prison. Anything else? If not, I say we proceed back down."

Of course, there is the other task we have...

Those without darkvision may cast light while going down the stairs. You will definitely need some form of light in the basement.

After deciding mostly that the best way to stop the water would be assist the grodair in apprehending the fox, the pathfinders head back down the spiral staircase into the wet damp library.

Flooding from the library above has turned this storage chamber into a treacherous bog. Rising above the black lake, the flat tops of many rows of shelves create a makeshift maze of causeways. A spiral staircase descends from above, a deluge of water cascading down the steps. Four narrow corridors channel rivers of seawater off into the darkness.

Map updated. The water here is approximately 3 feet in depth, it would require you 20 feet of movement to move in to a water square. Moving from water to shelve requires a climb check of DC5. While you may walk on the shelves, it will require a DC5 acrobatics or you may walk at half speed without any checks. Failing this check will cause you to be prone.

Approaching into the darkness, in front somewhere between the shelves there is light glowing from under the water.

Alright, I’m back in town. :)

Talon quietly observes through the interview … trying to pay attention but mostly being mind-boggled at a floating, talking fish. With a muttered thanks, the tall Kellid man follows the group down, whispering a Light into existence as the darkness overtakes them.

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11

With his greatsword shining like an unwavering torch, he steps down into the water, squinting ineffectually into the darkness, then down at the glowing thing. ”Hmmm…” he mutters, trying to detect for magic residue on the light as he pushes through the water.

Casting Detect Magic and moving towards the source of the light. Remaining in the water (Talon's Strength alone is enough to succeed on that Swim check).

Sithiss is large size and has a swim speed.
perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
acrobatics: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (15) - 2 = 13 Moving on top of shelves for now

Ssself ssseesss sssome thing of interessst! Not many natural thingsss ssshed light underwater.

Having only low-light vision, Dax follows near Talon to keep within light. The gnome keeps an eye out for things other than the source of the light, as things that go bump in the night are slightly more frightening.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

The light is definitely magical as Talon suspected.

However as soon as the party approaches the light, out of the corner a light splash can be heard with small buzzing, to your surprise, a tiny worm with wings ventures around the area and as you approach the light it creates a shrill like sound.
The shrill like sound can be heard from all across the room, and again to another surprise, a zombie vulture rises out of the water! You look to be in a sticky situation! It's as if the words from the parchments are coming to life!

The party also notes some magical scrolls floating about in the water, but you can't get to them as you're caught up in between a bird and a worm!

Combat Round 1
Bold may action
Ai, Talon, Selter
Voidworm, Vulture
Hanzo,Bambang,Dax Rya

knowledge(planes), heightened awareness: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30

Bambang immediately recognises the creatures for what they are but is not able to react fast enough to warn his party just yet.

GM, can I also know what creature type they are? It would determine the use of one of his ability to bane his weapon.

Thanks Bambang for pointing out my mistake, should have been arcana check as oppose to spellcraft. The vulture is undead and the voidworm is an outsider.

Ai begins staring at the worm, then draws her crossbow and takes a shot at it.

Light X-Bow (worm): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Damage?: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + (1) = 8

Since that's a miss, the next person to hit the worm can add +1 damage to their roll, because of Painful Stare.

Seeing Selter and his sneak engage the flying worm thing, Talon turns his eyes on the undead vulture. He pulls a wand from his waist, sending an arcane orb to hit the creature unerringly.

Draw Wand of Magic Missile, use it on the undead vulture
Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Looks like we'll delay Selter for now. Also, if some noted, there is no information (knowledge) for the bird, that's because the bird is a unique creature created from the magic scrolls and does not exist normally.

Talon's missile his the vulture right square in the face, but it does not seem hurt, and the vulture does not react kindly to the attack. Meanwhile the voidworm flies to the other side of Selter in order to protect itself from the vulture, but also takes a nib at Selter while he's at it.

Selter, Sithis, and Talon can take an AoO (if possible)
Safe to say the bird has DR to magic after that attack.

bite,Sleter: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
dmg: 1d3 ⇒ 3

The vulture in reaction to the whole thing, flies right at Talon and takes a swig at him.

slam: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
dmg: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Combat Round 1
Bold may action
Ai, Talon (-13), Selter (delayed)
Voidworm, Vulture (DR Magic)
Hanzo,Bambang,Dax Rya

AoO, greatsword: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 - 1 = 13
damage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 5) + 6 + 3 = 18

The voidworm skillfully dodges Talon's attack, and flies circles around his sword.

Talon, need some clarity, you were holding the wand, how did you attack with the sword?

Oh, good call. Just a brain fart on my part. No AoO from Talon ... carry on. :/

Hanzo steps forward, and punches the bird square in the face!
Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Bambang concentrates and wills the spirit in his sword to strengthen his weapons.

standard action cast lead weapons

In his armor, Bambang does not trust himself to move easily, so he jumps into the water next to the voidworm, to provide flanking for Selter.

Dax glides through the watery ground like walking on air, then unleashes a gout of pure cold energy at the evil worm.

Touch Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 6 = 11

In case you wonder, Elemental Overflow +1/+2, PB Shot.

coming off delay

AoO spear attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9. if hits spear damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Darling, crusssh the life from thessse new foesss!
acrobatics: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (15) - 2 = 13

Selter steps to the adjacent bookshelf and drops his spear.
Táto oštep vám bude horieť! acid arrow
ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 4 = 3 wide miss

A vile green dart hisses harmlessly into the water.

coming off delay

AoO bite attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 = 14 if hits, then bite damage: 1d4 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 = 13
If hits, then grab: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 1 = 23 if grappled, then constrict: 1d4 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 = 12
the bite is magic from magic fang spell

I'm once again corrected that DR should apply to magic weapons and not spells! So looks like the vulture was hit! Seems like everyone can't get hits in!

The voidworm moves seamlessly around the Nagaji and his pet snake avoiding any hits.
Hanzo's punch was not able to hit the bird square in the face but hits the air in front of the bird. Similarly Dax's energy was skilfully dodged, once again, by the clever worm! However Sithiss the snake inspired by everyone's attempt to fight the voidworm, rises back and bites the worm, grabbing it, and constricting it to death all in one fluid motion. As the worm squeals it's death, the Vulture looks on at it eyeing it intently.

Round 2
Bold may action
Ai, Talon (-13), Selter
Vulture (-5) (DR Magic)
Hanzo,Bambang,Dax Rya

The Temp HP from False Life absorbed the first 8 of that damage DM (unless it’s worn off or something since I cast it). Thought that might simplify your HP tracking. :)

Talon is rocked backwards by the attack. His mouth stretching into a muzzle as he howls in pain, then tries to lash back out at the vulture-thing.

Swift to use Battleshape to gain a Bite attack, then full attack the vulture (w/ power attack).
greatsword: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 - 1 = 9
damage: 2d6 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 + 3 = 12
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bite, secondary: 1d20 + 5 - 5 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 5 - 1 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Struggling to hit the thing, and hurting from its attack, he growls out to the team, ”This won’t last long if we don’t take this thing down.”

Excellent my lovely! Now sssqueeze the bird.

acrobatics: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (18) - 2 = 16
Selter directs the snake over to the remaining target. Then jumps over to the shelves while drawing his club from his belt.

club attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 if hits, club damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The snake swims over the the bird.

bite attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 = 17 if hits, then bite damage: 1d4 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 = 14
If hits, then grab: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 1 = 18 if grappled, then constrict: 1d4 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 = 12
the bite is magic from magic fang spell

The zombie vulture avoids every single attack thrown at him with ease, just flying out of the way, proving Talon's, Selter, and Sithiss attempts futile.

Round 2
Bold may action
Ai, Talon (-13), Selter
Vulture (-5) (DR Magic)
Hanzo,Bambang,Dax Rya

Ai watches it flap around, avoiding her friends' attacks, and sighs. "That bird is just fowl!" She reloads her crossbow and takes another shot.

X Bow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Not much else I can do. Her stare won't effect it, so she's pretty well out of this one.

The vulture, noting that the dead voidworm is right next to him, grabs the worm from under the snake, and eats it up whole, it chews and chews making crunching noises as it gobbles up the worm.
[spoiler=Sense Motive DC20] The vulture seems contented after it has ate the worm, it seems to have no interest in the rest of you anymore.[/ooc]

If you are next to the vulture, I'll allow a AoO as it eats the voidworm.

Round 2
Bold may action
Ai, Talon (-13), Selter
Vulture (-5) (DR Magic)
Hanzo,Bambang,Dax Rya

sense motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Although Bambang is perplexed by the action of the undead vulture, he decides to push it out of his mind. First thing first. Remove the threat at hand!

climb: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13
He climbs up to the top of the shelf. Seeing the vulture surrounded by the rest of his party, he uses the top of the shelves to circle to its back.

He then swings down hard on the zombie bird with his magically enhanced greatsword.
greatsword, PA: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 1 = 26
crit?: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 1 = 12 nope
dmg, lead blades: 3d6 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3, 2) + 7 + 3 = 19

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Dax moves through the water back to a previous spot, then is preparing to fire upon the vulture when the gnome notices contentment in the undead creature's eyes. "Curious... I do not think it was compelled to attack us. If we stop, it may as well."

That even having been said, Dax readies a blast of ice should the bird continue its assault... Dax seems worried that Bambang's strike might anger the bird.

Selter swings at the vulture while it snacks.

AoO club attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 if hits, club damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

AoO bite attack: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 1 = 28 if hits, then bite damage: 1d4 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 = 14
If hits, then grab: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 1 = 35 if grappled, then constrict: 1d4 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 = 12
the bite is magic from magic fang spell

Finally! a decent attack roll

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

Hanzo stands ready to strike the bird, and then notices it's strange actions and stands back into a defensive stance, holding his punch.
It was only hungry. I doubt it will attack after its meal.

Talon gives a quick look over at Hanzo, then watches the bird warily … his blade held ready.

”We’ll see.”

Given that info, Talon will ready an attack on the vulture should it make any aggressive actions.

I meant to post that Hanzo readies an attack as well in case the bird attacks him or an ally.