GM Cody's Pathfinder Beginnings 3-Part Special (Inactive)

Game Master Codanous

Thanks for the heads up As Mordack waits for instructions.

Bartimaeus watches Grigor intently. Fascinating, I've never seen such work be done. I'll have to pick his brains about it later.

Investigating the rooms you guys find the north eastern room appears to be a study or office. This chamber contains enough chairs, pillows, and desks to accommodate at least six visitors. An examination of the table in the southwest corner reveals a neatly penned letter.

You guys find the first note laying atop another one written in a different hand. One seems to be from Fimbirk the other a note taken from Adolphus.

Fimbirk's note on slide two, Adolphus on slide 3

Searching the rest of the room you guys also find a few old stale potions that might still have some magical potency despite their age and slight congealing.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Oh,some healing potions. One seems to be on for moderate wounds and the other is a weaker version of restoration.

Cure moderate wounds and lesser restoration

So, Fimbirk has left to search for his friend and left these traps and illusions to try and dissuade people. Very Clever. He wants us to go to the wall of names and investigate this fellow, Trollic "Esel Grim"Thorat. She places the potions in her backpack. unless some one else want them

Well we have our next lead. Let's head out to the Wall of Names.

Durlo eases his hand off his greatsword, and looks out of the window.

"Another challenge completed without the sword. I am grateful for your skills friends, as I would be lost on this expedition on my own! Yes, let us go to this wall of names. We may want to lock the door behind us in case master Dreng's schemes lead any other Pathfinders here, yes?"

He prepares to head out.

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"Thus far these challenges seem to be better fit for my skills than all these times we've drawn swords. I'm certain we will have need of your sword again."

"Wall of Names? Very well, let us get on with it. Grigor has the right of it, I fear. Bloodshed seems to be a significant constant in our line of work. If not now, then soon," Bartimaeus declares ominously.

By completing the various leads left in Selmius Foster’s niche under the Wounded Wisp, you guys have gathered the necessary information to know Eylysia has a repository of her own under the Shrine.

As you guys come up to the Starstone, there is a large crowd gathered outside the entrance to the Starstone!

Asking someone in the crowd they quickly tell you that Sir Reinhart, a Mendevian crusader is intent on becoming a god, and is about to attempt the Test of the Starstone.

The city guard and what few caretakers the shrine has have left to watch Sir Reinhart’s ill-fated attempt.

Erected centuries ago by an unknown organization, the Shrine of the Failed is a dour complex that pays homage to those who failed in their attempts to overcome the Test of the Starstone.

The building houses numerous altars, each dedicated to a specific failed aspirant. Black-robed acolytes protect, clean, and maintain the halls as well as the few trinkets left behind by the aspirants.

The shrine is a stone edifice with several levels that contain altars to the failed aspirants. The rest of the shrine is closed because the caretakers have stepped away to watch the aspirant make his attempt.

This monumental chamber stretches eighty feet from end to end, with a ceiling suspended thirty feet from the floor by great pillars. Seven arched passages lead to humble rooms, each of which contains a polished stone altar dedicated to one of the failed aspirants who attempted the Test of the Starstone.

Each of these chambers contains a small stone altar to one of the failed aspirants. Each altar stands upon a raised dais and bears a small brass nameplate identifying the aspirant and the would-be-god’s areas of interest.

What is the test of Starstone? asks Mordack to the nearest person in the crowd.

Hannah looks at the spectacle before them with awe. Look at all the people. Now would be an excellent time to do our investigations of this cathedral. Lets get down to it.

"Capital idea, in we go!" Once inside, Bartimaeus scours the nameplates, searching for their mark. Thankfully, these all appear to be well maintained!

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

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Each of the small alcoves in this section of the Shrine does indeed bear a name plate, one in the far corner matches the name circled by Fimbirk, one "Hollis 'Evil Grin' Thorne", a failed aspirant.

As Bartimaeus examines that particular shrine he notices an illusion covering a hidden switch, pressing it reveals a fake wall that leads into an unfinished stone cavern area.

"Well done friend Bartimaeus!"

He draws his greatsword and, with his darkvision scouts the cavern. In the cramped space, he feels almost at home, reminiscent of the dusty caves where he once called home.

"Dwarf eyes are a boon in this environment, yes?"

Grigor steps inside the cave, but lets Durlo scout ahead, just trying to keep the dwarf in view.

If I start losing him, shift to half bat form to pick up darkvision.

Bartimaeus smiles a little at the praise and falls in line near the back. His eyes are indifferent to the lighting within. I pray there were no defenses left in place...

Heading through the cavern network, its pretty easy to tell that this cavern is not completely natural, it was likely carved out using magics rather than more traditional means.

A dim light grows steadily brighter as you guys near the end. Several desks are arranged along the northern and eastern edges of this smallstone alcove. Whereas the stonework leading to this chamber is rough, the walls in the alcove are polished. A single gem rests among the neatly filed papers on the desk, emitting a soft luminescence that
brightens the small room.

The paperwork on the desk is a priceless collection of Pathfinder Society lore and information describing dozens of unexplored sites. Most are written in an Azlanti dialect further encrypted using an old cipher employed by the Society centuries ago.

True scope of their discovery requires several weeks of careful study by researchers at the Grand Lodge.

Let us grab as much of the paperwork as we can. So much information to go through.

"What a fascinating little gem!" he says while casting Detect Magic over it.

"The Society will have a better shot and going through all this than we will on our own. You are right Hannah, let's gather up what we can and take it back tot he Lodge." Bartimaeus scoops up an armful of papers and waits for his companions to exit with him.
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Grigor helps in gathering papers, retaining human form now that we definitely have a light source in the gem.

Looking good around and helping to gather as much of the ancient information Sigrid speaks up"I'm sure the grand master and the rest of the scholars back at the society can't wait to delve into all this history. I don't even know what language these are written in!" she exclaims with a slight laugh.

As you guys gather up all the papers you can carry, you begin heading out toward the exit you realize you must have been tailed because there is an armed group waiting for you. Their weapons are already drawn!

It looks like a group of cloaked individuals, a bronze clasp in the shape of an aspis holds their cloaks together! Its a dwarf cleric, two human barbarian looking fellows and an Elf Wizard! The Wizard calls out to the group, "Hand over your precious treasure trove of information, Pathfinder Agents! The Aspis is better suited to going through whatever information you have," he says with a sneer.

The Wizard starts things off by firing a Magic Missile at turn order d6: 1d6 ⇒ 3 Grigor!

Magic Missile + Intense: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4 His Magic Missile takes the shape of a huge magic wasp that flies stinger first into Grigor's arm!

Round 1 - Bold may go
Evoker Wizard(Enemy)
Bartimaeus
Mordack
Grigor 4 damage
Hannah
Durlo
Sigrid
Barbarians(enemy)
Cleric(enemy)

Map is updated

Mordack is just out of range after moving, but he moves as close as he can get and he readies a snowball for the first barbarian to get within that 30 foot range hit: 2 + 1d20 ⇒ 2 + (2) = 4 vs touch dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 6 and make a fort save or be staggered
spellfailure 10%: 1d100 ⇒ 48

Durlo moves up while drawing his sword. Then he studies the closest barbarian.

"Magic, peh! Wait until you feel my sword elf!"

crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Grigor attempts to return fire at the mage with his crossbow, but sends the bolt scattering off of a pillar instead.

Bartimaeus pulls his wand and casts Bless. "This find is rightfully ours, the Society shall be the ones to decipher it!"
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+1attacks/saves vs fear

Hannah keeps to the wall and takes a shot at the one in front.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 for 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
confirming crit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 for 3d12 + 3 ⇒ (6, 7, 9) + 3 = 25 extra.

+1 for bless!

Sigrid moves up next to Hannah for support and has her flail at the ready for who ever comes close.

Ready attack + bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 yikes! :/
damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

Mordack moves out into the opening and fires a spell but ends up sending it roofward missing entirely. Durlo moves up to reinforce Mordack before studying a Barbarian!

Grigor attempts to hold the backline and fires off his trusty crossbow but can't hit an enemy combatant. Hannah doesn't suffer that same problem as she unloads her rifle, blowing one of the barbarians heads to bits in a gory display of black powder power.

Bartimaeus blesses the group while Sigrid chuggs forward swinging her flail and holding it ready to defend Hannah if any enemy's come close.

The Remaining Barbarian roars, flying into a rage and his eyes dash wildly as he choose his target. Durlo(1), Mordack(2), Sigrid(3), Hannah(4): 1d4 ⇒ 1 And as if he would attack anyone else he charges forward, swinging his greatclub with all his might!

Power Attack Greatclub: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 21
damage: 1d10 + 6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 3 + 3 = 18 Durlo, man, I gotta stop doing this to ya, Its really starting to make me feel bad

And down goes Durlo, the greatclub to the head knocks the poor dwarf unconscious!

Meanwhile the evil dwarf cleric chuckles at Durlo's demise. He draws a scroll out and chants a spell from it, spelling certain DOOM for one of you! Mordack(1),Sigrid(2),Hannah(3): 1d3 ⇒ 1

Mordack Will Save DC11 vs Doom: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

The evoker Wizard snarls in disgust at Hannah's firearm prowess and sends a magic missile flying her way!

Magic Missile + Intense Spell: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Round 2 - Bold may go
Evoker Wizard(Enemy)
Bartimaeus
Mordack
Grigor 4 damage
Hannah 5 damage
Durlo -5 damage, unconscious
Sigrid
Barbarians(enemy)
Cleric(enemy)

Seeing Durlo go down and the angry dwarf laugh at him Sigrid goes up and takes a swing with her flail.

Attack + bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13
damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

"Durlo!" Bartimaeus calls out as his dwarven companion is brought low yet again. He moves up to the poor dwarf and pours his own healing energy into the battered body.
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Hannah reloads he musket with another cartridge and levels it at the wizard.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
damage: 1d12 ⇒ 3

Then she adjust to put the pillar between her and the wizard.

will: 2 + 1d20 ⇒ 2 + (15) = 17 Not haven been under doom, Mordack moves around to a better spot where he can shoot at the guy in the back. that the wizard, cause that'd be vengeance for him
hit: 2 + 1d20 + 1 ⇒ 2 + (11) + 1 = 14 almost forgot bless then added it in vs touch dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 6 cold dmg as a snowball comes at him and make a fort 14 or be staggered spell failure, 10% chance: 1d100 ⇒ 1
if that is a hit Yeah, feel the cold

Grigor moves along to get a clearer shot as he reloads his crossbow.

Sigrid surges forward swinging her flail winding it up and then unloading it on the Dwarf, hurting and crunching his armor with a powerful blow!

Bartimaeus rushes to his Dwarf friend's aid, healing his wound!

Hannah blasts the wizard, returning fire while Mordack blasts the barbarian in the back with a powerful snowball!

Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 = 14 Oof barely

Grigor moves forward, reloading his crossbow as he does!

The Barbarian takes a step and goes to smash at Mordack!

Greatclub + Power Attack + rage: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 - 1 = 19
damage: 1d10 + 6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 3 + 3 = 15

And he smashes into Mordack, knocking the sorcerer unconscious, right along with Durlo! The barbarian roars in defiance, "PUNY PATHFINDERS!"

The Dwarf steps away from Sigrid and channels the power of his God to heal his wound! Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The Evoker fires back at Hannah with a Force Missile!
magic missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Round 3 - Bold may go
Evoker Wizard(Enemy)
Bartimaeus
Mordack -6 Damage, unconscious
Grigor 4 damage
Hannah 7 damage
Durlo -2 damage, unconscious
Sigrid
Barbarians(enemy)
Cleric(enemy) 4 damage

Watching as Mordack goes down after Durlo, Sigrid moves up next to the barbarian and attacks! This is what you get when you go up against the Society!!

Attack + Bless: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

Um to be clear, I was aiming at the elf figurine all the way on the right side of the screen. Which I think is a wizard, unless that really is a barbarian in the back.
Anyway, I think death save is an order con: 2 + 1d20 - 6 ⇒ 2 + (1) - 6 = -3

Oh sorry, I thought you were targeting the Barbarian! I will shift that damage to the Elf Wizard, He has 9 damage on him and is knocked out!!!!!!!

I am assuming I do not take the force missile damage than so I am still only at 5 damage

Hannah jams another round into her fathers musket. She steps forward with the cleric in her sights.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 for 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 damage.

"That monster needs to be put down!" Bartimaeus calls out as he delivers more healing to the battered dwarf.

CLW vs Durlo: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
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Sweet baby jesus, this guy isn't messing around! Spell came from Durlo's wand this time.

crossbow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Grigor fires another crossbow bolt, aiming for the lone enemy to the northeast, then reloads his crossbow as he steps into cover.

Durlo you are awake if you want to do anything, you have 2 hp

Sorry, was battling stomach flu this weekend. Looks like business as usual for Durlo LOL.

Durlo starts awake and in one motion jerks upright to a standing position. He plucks up his greatsword. His eyes wide, he says, "A bit more healing friend Bartimaeus and we will finish this!"

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Sigrid rushes forward to Durlo and Mordack's aid in fighting the Barbarian and bashes the raging barbarian with her flail doing some serious damage.

Hannah blasts the Dwarf Cleric with her musket!

Grigor attempts to shoot another crossbow bolt but it pings off one of the columns. Durlo grabs his greatsword and stands up, ready for more.

The Barbarian tries his hand at knocking down Sigrid as the current biggest threat.

Raging Power Attack Greatclub: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 - 1 = 20
damage: 1d10 + 6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 3 + 3 = 13 Oh god, this is not going well

And he lines up his swing and blasts Sigrid knocking her back and crunching her armor hideously. She lies unconscious, blood seeping out of her armor. "HAHAHA Pathfinder's are weak!"

The dwarf rushes at Hannah with his short sword to attack her!
Shortsword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

But he misses, slashing wildly at her!

Round 4 - Bold may go
Bartimaeus
Mordack -7 Damage, unconscious & Bleeding out
Grigor 4 damage
Hannah 7 damage
Durlo 11 damage
Sigrid -1 damage, unconscious and bleeding out
Barbarian(enemy) 8 damage
Cleric(enemy) 7 damage

GM, I think hannah is only down 5. Since the evoker wizard was taken out prior to its acting. The second one would not have did the extra two. Unless I missed something.

Hannah takes a five foot step back from the cleric's blade, shove another cartridge in and fires this one from the hip.

rta, pbs: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

gm reroll + stars: 1d20 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 3 = 16
damage: 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Bartimaeus continues to do his duty and heals Durlo. This time around, the wand is much more eager to release it's energy and Durlo's wounds heal significantly. "Put him down Durlo!"

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I'm just turning them negative in image options, it makes a good contrast to quickly know who is up and who is down for player characters.

Hannah you are correct, only down 5, I forgot to fix that

Hannah steps back and blasts the Cleric, knocking him back with a smoking hole in his chest, his eyes a blank stare.

Bartimaeus infuses Durlo with healing energy, hopefully enough to withstand this raging Aspis Barbarian!

Round 4 - Bold may go (Just need stabilization rolls from Mordack and Sigrid)
Bartimaeus
Mordack -7 Damage, unconscious & Bleeding out
Grigor 4 damage
Hannah 5 damage
Durlo 3 damage
Sigrid -1 damage, unconscious and bleeding out
Barbarian(enemy) 8 damage

crossbow,in melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 3 - 4 = 15 for 1d8 ⇒ 7

Grigor fires, using his now unobstructed line of fire, hoping to slow down the barbarian before he is able to inflict yet more damage.

stabilize: 2 - 7 + 1d20 ⇒ 2 - 7 + (1) = -4

Down and bleeding out, she closes her eyes and takes a deep breath as she fights back against that ever shining light...

Con save: 1d20 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 2 - 1 = 18