GM Endless Forms' Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master Mike Tuholski

Spires of Xin-Shalast (Book 6)

Northeast Varisia | Xin-Shalast | Tactical Map

Sandpoint | Sandpoint Hinterlands | Varisia | LOOT!


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As Lucian and Rissi buff the party, Seal rushes and deals both ogres devastating wounds. Kufieno then shocks the steel-jawed ogre in a bad spot....

The male ogre raises his hook against Kufieno!

+1 ogre hook: 1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 3 = 27
damage: 2d8 + 13 + 9 ⇒ (8, 2) + 13 + 9 = 32

+1 ogre hook: 1d20 + 11 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 3 = 20
damage: 2d8 + 13 + 9 ⇒ (1, 6) + 13 + 9 = 29

DC 19 Defensive: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 4 = 26

Meanwhile, the female ogre casts a spell and suddenly turns invisible!

Initiative:

1. Seal, Lucian, Rissi, and Kufieno
2. Ogres
3. Miana

d: 41 dmg
h: 75 dmg

You guys are up!


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

Rissi, able to see invisible entities on account of an earlier spell she cast, summons two balls of electricity upon the magic user.

electrical, dc 23 negates, -4 to save if in metal armor: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 4) = 10
electrical, dc 23 negates, -4 to save if in metal armor: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) = 9


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

"Speak up! I can't hear you among all the blood you are choking on! RRRAAAAWWWAAAARRR!!!"

With only one giantkin in his sights, Sealman let's the steel-jawed ogre know what its like to die alone.

Seal vs Jaws: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (20) + 24 = 44
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 28 + (2, 6) = 43

Seal, Haste vs Jaws: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (4) + 24 = 28
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 28 + (2, 1) = 35

Seal vs Jaws: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 28 + (4, 5) = 43

Confirm Crit

Seal vs Jaws: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (9) + 24 = 33
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 ⇒ (1, 1) + 28 = 30


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Ref: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Ref: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Rissi shocks the female ogre while Seal quickly takes down the visible one!

Rissi can point out to everyone that the other ogre is behind Seal, in the eastern corner of the room.

Initiative:

1. Seal, Lucian, Rissi, and Kufieno
2. Ogres
3. Miana

d: 60 dmg

Lucian, Kufieno, and Miana are up!


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Lucian casts guidance on Kufieno, trusting the Suli-jann will know where to strike.


Sorcerer(Seeker) 1 / Rogue 4 / DD 9 Suli AC22(26)/T16/FF17/CMD30||HP146[146]F:+11|R:13|W:+10(+2 vs poison)||Init.+9|Perc:+26(+28 trapspotter)blindsense 30'

Kufieno follows Miss Rissi's directions and moves to attack the last ogre.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 30
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 62

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Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

Miana darts forward, forgoing her usual defensive posture to maintain accuracy and closes her eyes to concentrate her aim to stun the invisible foe.

Declaring attack in the square just south of Miana[ooc]

Stunning palm strike: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 30
Damage on hit: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Miss chance, high = hit: 1d100 ⇒ 19
[ooc]If a hit, DC 17 for save or stunned for 1 round

However, the paladin's strike hits nothing but air.

Bah


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Kufieno hits the invisible ogre but Miana whiffs past her! You can hear casting but do not see the invisiogre!

Initiative:

1. Seal, Lucian, Rissi, and Kufieno
2. Ogres
3. Miana

d: 65 dmg

You guys are up!


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Lucian grabs his scroll of invisibility purge and casts it, then steps foward.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

Rissi redirects her sparking balls of energy, and then follows it up with another shriek of dooooooooooooooooooooom. She puzzles over the spell in progress.

spellcraft: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33

ball 1, electricity, DC23 Reflex negates: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) = 11
ball 2, electricity, DC23 Reflex negates: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 6) = 12
sonic damage plus 1 rd. daze , ear-piercing scream, DC 20 Fort to halve damage and negate daze: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 5, 4) = 13


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

Pending the ogre-mage is revealed, Seal will 5' step into position if need be and continue the buzzsaw.

Seal vs Ogre Lass: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (3) + 24 = 27
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 28 + (1, 6) = 40

Seal, Haste vs Ogre Lass: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (20) + 24 = 44
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 28 + (1, 1) = 32

Seal vs Ogre Lass: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 28 + (5, 6) = 43

Crit Confirm:

Seal, Haste vs Ogre Lass: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (19) + 24 = 43
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 ⇒ (2, 1) + 28 = 31


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Rissi recognizes a mirror image spell:
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

rolls:
Ref: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Ref: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Fort: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
1d7 ⇒ 4
1d6 ⇒ 6
1d5 ⇒ 2

Lucian reveals the invisiogre only to see seven ogres standing in its place! Rissi then harms the ogre with electricity and a shriek! Seal then quickly pops three of its images!

Initiative:

1. Seal, Lucian, Rissi, and Kufieno
2. Ogres
3. Miana

d: 101 dmg, dazed, 3 images

Kufieno and Miana are up!


Sorcerer(Seeker) 1 / Rogue 4 / DD 9 Suli AC22(26)/T16/FF17/CMD30||HP146[146]F:+11|R:13|W:+10(+2 vs poison)||Init.+9|Perc:+26(+28 trapspotter)blindsense 30'

Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Images: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Kufieno takes a guess,and stabs at one of the images.


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Kufieno pops an image!

Initiative:

1. Seal, Lucian, Rissi, and Kufieno
2. Ogres
3. Miana

d: 101 dmg, dazed, 3 images

Miana is up!

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

Sorry you've been waiting on me, finally got some peace from work!

Miana swings her legs in wide arcs, hoping that one of them will connect with the ogress.

kick @ ogress: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 17
Damage on hit: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Image chance (4 = Ogre): 1d4 ⇒ 1


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Miana misses the ogre and her images!

DC 23 Defensive Casting: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 4 = 18

DC 19 Spellcraft:
confusion

The ogre mage tries to cast a spell but is distracted by the warriors in her face!

Initiative:

1. Seal, Lucian, Rissi, and Kufieno
2. Ogres
3. Miana

d: 101 dmg, dazed, 3 images

You guys are up!


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

She's no longer dazed, and I believe dazed precludes casting (unlike staggered) - not that it matters.

The two electrical balls continue to scorch the ogress.

electricity,DC 23 reflex negates: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4) = 11
electricity,DC 23 reflex negates: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1) = 9

She pulls out a wand of magic missiles and fires it as well.

1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Lucian casts guidance on Sealman.


Sorcerer(Seeker) 1 / Rogue 4 / DD 9 Suli AC22(26)/T16/FF17/CMD30||HP146[146]F:+11|R:13|W:+10(+2 vs poison)||Init.+9|Perc:+26(+28 trapspotter)blindsense 30'

Kufieno continues to stab at the ogreress' images.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8
Images: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Hasted: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 30
Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9
Images: 1d3 ⇒ 3


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

With eletricity flowing from the black robed wizard, Seal gets into the mood now that the images are gone.

"And now, ugly ogre-mage ... you will die!"

Seal vs Ogre Lass: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (20) + 25 = 45
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 28 + (6, 6) = 45

Seal, Haste vs Ogre Lass: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (13) + 24 = 37
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 28 + (3, 5) = 44

Seal vs Ogre Lass: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 28 + (3, 5) = 40

Crit Confirm

Seal vs Ogre Lass: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (14) + 25 = 39
Dmg: 2d4 + 28 ⇒ (1, 3) + 28 = 32

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Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

@Sealman: I think there's one image remaining actually, but technically I go before you, so....

The paladin unleashes a flurry of ki palm strikes, hoping the extra reach from her inner force will seek the evil and not its illusionary defense.

Flurry kick @ ogress: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 21
Damage on hit: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Mirror image chance 2 = hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Flurry kick @ ogress: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 18
Damage on hit: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Mirror image chance 2 = hit: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Flurry kick @ ogress: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 19
Damage on hit: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Mirror image chance 2 = hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Flurry kick @ ogress: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 16 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 22
Damage on hit: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Mirror image chance 2 = hit: 1d2 ⇒ 2


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

Seal: if you're getting into the spirit, does your falchion have a cross-hilt?


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Under a flurry of attacks from the party the ogre falls!

gear:
potion of cure serious wounds, wand of acid arrow (43 charges), dagger, amulet of natural armor +1, headband of alluring charisma +2, ring of protection +1

The Kreegs were clearly not too observant and missed that the bottom of the wine cabinet contains a hidden compartment.

Inside is a flat wooden coffer, a pair of soft green leather boots, and a tiny jewelry box. The coffer contains dozens and dozens of parchment sheets, all containing beautifully-written love sonnets to someone named "Myriana," who (if the sonnets are to be believed) is so beautiful that the moon itself was "blinded when it spied her dancing on the tarn," and who is "the truest grace to know Whitewillow's soft embrace."

DC 30 KN (geography) or KN (local):
S#&$ewillow is a section of the Shimmerglens said to be particularly close to one of the portals to the First World.

The boots are boots of the mire. The jewelry box contains a silver locket on a chain; inside the locket is a lock of silky golden hair.

Dc 22 KN (nature):
The hair is that of a nymph.

You may want to ask the remaining Black Arrows about these things later.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

geography: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
local: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31
geography: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24

"It would *chhh* appear someone here was consumed with an unearthly love." Missi muses. "Myriana; I conjecture the name may belong to a nymph. Blinded indeed."

"Shall we check the *squeak* lowest levels, to confirm that this place is free of any more of this terrible pox?


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The secret door behind the Fort lead down to a winding series of tunnels; there is a single door down here.


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

"Yes, we should explore every nook and cranny of this place, searching for clues about the ogre's invasion's reason. Surely there must be a mastermind here. Xanesha's sister told the lamia that she was in or near Turtleback, so maybe we can find some information about her location?"

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Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

"Indeed, let's clear out this place and investigate who Myriana is and see if she has a role in the Black Arrows destruction. Hopefully that isn't the case, though....", Miana reading the tenderness and passion in the letters.


Giant Slayer 17| HP 241/241 (214/292) |20% MC AC:23 T:15 FF:21 CMD: 41(45) | F+21 R+15 W+12 | Init +2 | Per +27

Googles falchion. Yes, I believe it does have a cross hilt. Why do you ask? Hey wait a second, was that a reference to something in pop-culture? =v)

Honestly, that isn't the worst way they could have gone with a new lightsaber. I've read a lot of the SW novels and in one of them they describe a "new way of aligning the crystals" to form some three colored, claymore-sized blade. That always reminded me of American Pops or whatever they are called.

Seal accepts the necklace and the ring, but only wears the ring for now. He agrees that the grounds should be exorcised of all giant life, sanctifying the soil with their blood.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

"We have no *chhhh* idea what guise the mastermind takes - but it seems likely their operation is based out of the town or some hidden base. This Lady Lucrecia seems like a prime candidate for investigation."

"If there are shocker lizards in the tunnels, it would be wise to raise additional *nikkk* abjurations against the primal element of electricity before we venture too deep. I personally lack such means currently."


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

There was a popsicle in that picture? I must have missed it. also: http://xkcd.com/1433/


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

"I can ward you against it, but we'll have to wait until tomorrow, since I am exhausted." sighs Lucian.

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

"Let's clear out the fort itself, then. Perhaps we can ask our three rangers if they know anything about Lucrecia or Myriana while we rest... and start cleaning up in here."

Thinking about all the depravity that must have occurred, Miana sighs. "And consecrations..."


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So are you resting?

At first the three Black Arrows ask you where you found the poems and other items. When you tell them which room, the chuckle a bit and tell you it was the room of their commander, Lamatar. None of them knew Lamatar had a creative side, much less a poetic side and no one was aware he was in any sort of relationship.

After a few minutes of thought, both Vale and Jakardros agree that Lamatar did in fact leave Fort Rannick for 2 to 3 days at a time, once each month, on what he called his “communion walks,” lone treks made through the region, supposedly to put him closer to the realm he had been charged to guard. Jakardros notes that the commander was on just such a walk the night the attack on Fort Rannick came, which further indicates that treachery was involved. How would the ogres have known when exactly to strike the fort unless one of the Black Arrows told them when their commander was leaving the fort for a night?

Both Jakardros and Vale become hopeful upon learning of Lamatar’s affair, and cling to the possibility that their beloved commander may yet live, and is only hiding out in Whitewillow—perhaps preparing to strike back against the ogres. They suggest that, after you have finished here at the Fort, you journey into the Shimmerglens to determine their leader’s fate. They will accompany you, of course.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

I think I'm getting my secret tunnels mixed up. I don't think this is the secret tunnel with the shocker lizards. I think we are willing to open up the last door; I think Seal and Miana are in agreement so it's a majority. Sorry for the confusion.

"I see no issue with that. Let us conclude our explorations of the caverns below the Fort; do you know what lies in those *chhh* chambers. Is that where the shocker lizards infest?"


Sorcerer(Seeker) 1 / Rogue 4 / DD 9 Suli AC22(26)/T16/FF17/CMD30||HP146[146]F:+11|R:13|W:+10(+2 vs poison)||Init.+9|Perc:+26(+28 trapspotter)blindsense 30'

Kufieno nods in thanks and dons the headband, then follows after the party.


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

"I think we should press onwards and finish this before any stragglers run off to warn othe ogres in the area. Kufieno, maybe you could scout as soon as we reach the caverns proper to check where the shocker lizards lie, and leave them alone for now?" suggests Lucian.


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There actually are shocker lizards in the tunnel leading up to the door. . . but I don't feel like running a combat with 12 shocker lizards. They're CR 2, which seems kind of silly at this level.

The party finds no other way through the tunnels except to allow Seal to march about squashing shocking lizards beneath his boots as you explore the tunnels beneath the Fort. You eventually find a door which the rangers told you led to the abandoned dungeons that haven't been used in years, especially since the shocker lizard invasion.

This simple room that was once a jailer’s den, or perhaps even a torture chamber, but someone has gone through great pains to repurpose it. The air now smells of sweet exotic incense, and veils of multicolored silk drape from floor to ceiling throughout. Between the rustlings of the veils, glimpses of giant cushions are revealed. The floor is strewn with luxuriant red throw rugs and sheets.

An aristocratic-looking human woman with firered hair and alabaster skin greets you with open arms and a
smile. "Hello! Welcome! Please sit down and have a drink with me, that we might chat."

The rangers are with you, following behind. I just didn't put them on the map.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

mobs of shocker lizards are no joke with their ridiculous stacking attack.

"I may *squeak* be presumptuous but... "Lady" Lucrecia?". Rissi considers for a moment. "You are certainly look to be the beauty of which the townsfolk spoke. Is it your essential form, though?"


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I know. But they've also got AC 16 and 19 HP; Seal could cleave through a couple a round and the rest of you could mop them up easily. Even better than mobs of shocker lizards is a flesh golem with a pet shocker lizard(s). ;)

The woman smiles at Rissi but it is a stiff smile, as if she is not altogether pleased with the questions. "You make two presumptions, little one. The first one is correct; I am the Lady Lucrecia. Please, we must talk."


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

Rissi seems annoyed. "In my estimation most humans lack the fortitude... or *chhh* predilection... to lair in quarters as macabre as these or to ally with those as vile as the Kreegs. We have considered that you are blood kin to Xanesha, who led us here, which would imply you are also a lamia and therefore a *squeak* shapechanger. However, it is only a theory. I, for one, am curious as to what you have to say; I cannot speak for my companions."

The ratfolk wizard ponders. You did not actually say that my second presumption was incorrect....


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Lucrecia takes a sip of her drink and responds with a smile, "Humans are incapable of allying with the Kreegs? Too vile? What do you say to that, Kale?" She turns to the ranger and gives him a wink. Kale becomes very red in the face and Lucrecia continues, "What, you haven't told them yet? That you told the Kreegs how to get in? You really shouldn't keep secrets between friends, you know...."

The other rangers stand in disbelief, edging away from their former companion and reaching for their blades.


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

"Is that it? Is that all you have to say, calling out another? I was rather hoping you would explain to us where you gained access to this fascinating Sin magic. Pity."

Rissi shrieks at the Lady, hoping to catch her off guard.

Ear Piercing Scream, spellcraft 16:
Ear piercing scream, sonic damage plus daze 1 rd, DC 20 fort to half damage and negate daze
sonic: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 2, 3) = 10


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Rissi casting will kick us into initiative. It's pretty cramped so I'm not going to put their tokens on the map but unless you interfere with them the other two are just going to focus on taking down Kaven for being a traitor.

gm rolls:

lucrecia: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Kufieno: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Lucian: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Miana: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Rissi: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Sealman: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Rissi does indeed catch Lucrecia off guard!

Initiative:

1. Rissi, Miana, and Lucian
2. Lucrecia (10 dmg, dazed 1 rnd)
3. Kufieno and Seal

Miana and Lucian are up!

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

Miana, at first ready to strike at the veiled matriarch, waits while dialogue is maintained. She does, however, confirm her evil identity and if the evil aura is found, refuses any drinks offered.

Paladin move action detect evil @ Lucrecia

When she spouts her call about Kale, though, she looks and sees the man sheepishly embarrassed to admit the truth. Looking to the other rangers, she calls to them. "Stand down. Now is not the time for petty revenge. If Kale has sinned, then let him earn redemption, let him work off the debt of crimes before you cut him down."

Diplomacy if necessary: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Turning back to Lucrecia, she asks, "Then what is your business here?"


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

Retcon dialogue? I would be happy to delay my attack if others want to talk

Oh, if she is a lamia like Xanesha, SR right? Just in case she is:
spell resistance: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Silver Crusade

Female Suli Paladin 3/ Monk-Un 4/ CoI 10 | HP 181/181 | AC 28 (39)* T 28 (30) FF 24 (35)* | F +22 R +20 W +21* (22) | CMD 48 | Init +4 | Perc +20 | Smite 3/3 Lay on Hands 12/12 Stunning Fist 14/14 Elemental Assault 17/17 Ki Points 13/14 Inevitable Fist 17/17

Whoops... it was bolded with a spoiler, so I glossed over your spell!That and I had the page set to before EF's post, despite the time difference. Bah.

Before she can get her question in, Rissi gets her spell off and unleashing it.

Seeing Lucrecia dazed, Miana steps to the men over Kale. "Stand down!", she yells.

Readied action to disarm the first one to attack Kale. If you wan to just use the diplomacy roll from before that's fine and that'll be my turn.


The Flaxseed Pathfinder Lodge

@Miana: Detect Evil still requires casting I think, even if it is a move action. So we'll say you do that on your first turn because you and Rissi trying to cast anything would kick us into initiative. Either way you confirm she's evil and spend your standard calming the rangers down.

@Rissi: Yes, thanks, I forgot about SR.

At Miana's heeding, Vale and Jakardros knock the rapier and short sword from Kaven's hands as Shalelu moves behind him and sweeps his legs out, throwing the man to the ground.

Initiative:

1. Rissi, Miana, and Lucian
2. Lucrecia (10 dmg, dazed 1 rnd)
3. Kufieno and Seal

Lucian is up!


Male Human (Varisian) Oracle (Lore) 8, Evangelist 10 | HP 165/165 | AC:36 T:20 FF:29 CMD: 30 | F+13 R+22 W+24 (+2 vs transmutation) | Init +5 | Per +25 (+4 to determine whether he's surprised), Darkvision 60ft

Lucian is unsure what course of action to take, as his team mates takes various stances towards this situation. In doubt, he chooses to guide the hand of his friends.

Casting bless (+1 attack rolls and saves against fear for 7 minutes), and using my move action to draw my rod of metamagic.


The Flaxseed Pathfinder Lodge

Ok, I'm back from New Zealand! Thanks for being patient and sorry to leave it off in the middle of the boss fight!

Lucian blesses the party, causing Lucrecia to smirk and laugh a bit although she is too dazed by Rissi's spell to act properly.

Initiative:

1. Rissi, Miana, and Lucian
2. Lucrecia (10 dmg)
3. Kufieno and Seal

You guys are up!


Spell Effects:
heroism, false life, mage armor, mind blank, overland flight
Stats:
Wizard 17 | HP 121/121| AC:19 T:19 FF:15 CMD: 23 | F+13 R+13 W+15 | Init +11 | Per +24 (darkvision)

Rissi pulls and uses a scroll of haste on her companions.

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