GM Otha's Evergreen Trilogy I (Inactive)

Game Master Otha

Lovissa finds nothing particularly useful for paint/color...nothing happens as she attempts the Artist and Scholar rituals...

As Lovissa lights her flint and steel while holding it over the diorama, nothing happens...however, when she lights the blank page within the miniature city, the diorama briefly glows...

Soldier ritual completed...this ritual grants each of you a +1 insight bonus to AC if you have taken damage since the start of your last turn.

Grey digs through his bag and spell component pouch to see what he has to help Lovissa. "Here is some color." as he offers Lovissa two small vials, each having only a few drops of blood in them. He also picks some zombie gore our from under his claws and offers it.

"Haha!" Lovissa laughs heartily as the fire causes the diorama to glow. "The soldier ritual is complete!"

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Lovissa smiles as she takes the vials of blood and carefully picks the zombie gore out from under Grey's claws. She doesn't seem to think it's weird at all.

Once complete she smears the zombie gore onto the buildings in the diorama. The she opens the vials and drops the blood onto another building, smearing it around with her finger. She also grabs some ink from her bag for good measure, and drops the ink onto another building, smearing the ink around. By the time she's done her fingertips are stained a blackish brown.

DOES TODD LOOK SLIMY? If he does, Lovissa also swipes her finger along his skin and smears the slime onto the diorama with her fingers.

If nothing happens she asks if anyone has anything else she can paint with.

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Seeing nothing happen during her reading, Lovissa closes her journal and thinks. "Anyone else want to try?"

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What about the craftsman? Did my hand made soap knife do anything?

Lovissa I wonder if the Scholar did not work because it wasn't part of diorama the sparks didn't count but once you lit the flame in the diorama the soldier ritual completed. Maybe copy the notes or some history to paper and put in the diorama before reading from it?

[b]Think we need to make a finished product from raw materials for the craftsman? Let me see if I can find anything to use around here.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Craft (alchemy): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Since not sure if either roll will allow me to find anything to use.

Lovissa shrugs at Cerryl's suggestion and scribbles some notes onto a new page of paper with her charcoal. Then she places the paper in the diorama and reads it aloud.

Knowledge History to write down an obscure bit of Ulfen history: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Untrained Perform Oratory to read it aloud to her comrades: 1d20 ⇒ 4

After Lovissa applies her grisly paint, the diorama glows yet again...

The Artist ritual is complete...this ritual grants all of you a +1 competence bonus on Perception checks to notice creatures.

Cerryl, go back and check my original post from when y'all first saw the pool and diorama...pretty much everything available is mentioned there. Once you check that, tell me what it is you're trying to craft...

After Lovissa applies Cerryl's suggestion, the diorama gives a familiar glow...

The Scholar ritual is complete...this ritual grants all of the PCs a +1 competence bonus on Knowledge checks made to identify the abilities and weaknesses of creatures.

Nodding to Lovissa and Cerryl "You're good".

Moving to the last tunnel and glancing back at the others. "Ready when you are, no rush." Grey draws his short sword and whetstone and begins fixing the edge after it was dulled by the hard flea carapace.

Since her soap carving didn't seem to work, Lovissa grabs her bag and follows Grey, waiting for the others. "I too, am ready."

Rykaar observes his companions, fascinated by their creativity and imagination. Having no skills in crafting wares, and less as a painter, he just watches standing next to Grey. He is on the lookout for any threats coming from the last tunnel.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Does anyone have some string think we just need to create another bracelet from the string. All I have is some copper wire and leather which I could attempt to create one but not sure if it will work.

Grey cuts six inches from his silk rope and offers it to Cerryl.

"I-I'm ready to go," Todd claimed, not aware that he was about to get froghandled by Lovissa but feeling strangely at peace with his situation.

Checking his gear, which seemed to be consisting of very little, Todd shook his head. He was about to mention that he didn't have any string when Grey stepped up. And all was well.

waits with Cerryl still pondering if there is anything she may do to assist in the craftsman ritual..

apologies all starting to recover from that cold enough first day i haven't slept clear through totally.

Thanks Grey.

Taking the silk Cerryl starts braiding the silk into a simple loop and places in the diorama.

Craft (untrained): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Hope this works not sure what the craft in this case would be and if I should gain the Int bonus or use Dex.

No worries, UlSkadi, it's good to have you back...hope you're on the way to recovery...

Cerryl, with Grey and UlSkadi's assistance, crafts a silk bracelet and places it in the diorama...the miniature city again gives off a glow that the party is getting used to now...

Craftsman ritual is complete...this ritual grants all of the PCs a +1 competence bonus on Perception checks to find hidden doors and concealed objects.

Great job everyone and guess that makes it 5/5 of the rituals we know. I'm ready to start west and finish mapping out these caverns.

Writes down the observations made while completing the rituals.

if I am not mistaken thats all the rituals correct? UlSkadi comments with a fox smile of satisfaction. Feels good to have completed a Ritual. she pulls out a parchment and makes some notes about the ritual.

"Well done!" Lovissa compliments the others on their bracelet building.

"Onward!" Lovissa exclaims, when she realizes everyone is ready to move on.

The mood is high for the party, after they complete all the rituals, as they set off. The passage leading west from the gillmen’s holy site varies from 3 to 6 feet wide and is coated with the omnipresent bioluminescent fungi. Though the party encounters several points where the tunnel branches off in different directions, all of those paths either narrow beyond the abilities of the party to traverse, lead back to this main trail, or are blocked by a cave-ins.

The persistent glow of the bluish fungi dimly lights the way deeper below the Kortos Mounts. The tunnels broaden to reveal a shallow river that bisects an immense tunnel stretching to the north and south. To the east a small passage exits the chamber at a steep incline….

Within the cavern, the dim light fades into darkness to the north and the south. The cavern stretches nearly 100 feet in each direction, but is otherwise unremarkable save for the inlet and outlet of the ancient river responsible for creating this chamber and most of the surrounding tunnels over the centuries. The river through this part of the cavern ranges from 10 to 15 feet wide but is only 1 foot deep, and it flows languidly at an almost imperceptibly slow speed. Trekking through the twisting passages to this large cavern takes approximately 20 minutes…

As Grey leads the party into the cavern, his sense of smell alerts him to the presence of others…a few more steps confirms it, as there are two kobolds across the river whom happen to see the party at the same time...

The kobolds react a bit quicker than the Pathfinders and fire their slings at the first one through the tunnel, which happens to be Grey...

Green Kobold Sling (Grey): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Red Kobold Sling (Grey): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

The first stone hits a glancing blow against Grey's left ear, stinging him just a tad (1 hp non-lethal damage), but not enough to keep him from dodging the second stone...

COMBAT! The bold may post...the entire party is up...

Combat Map (Slide 5)

Kobolds
Lovissa
Rei UlSkadi
Rykaar
Cerryl
Todd
Grey (-1 NL)

Grey glances at the stream blocking his path and tries to figure out the fastest way to cross it.

casts magic missile at the nearest kobold and draws her sword intending on taking this one to it's death.

on the of chance that kobolds are claiming to be dragons in the pathfinder system as well as they did in D&D=

if I am not mistaken this empties her level one spells for the day. the red kobold is the one she's got in her sights.

As Grey delays to look for the best way to cross, UlSkadi boldly steps forth and sends an insult, along with a missile, straight into the gut of the southernmost kobold, visibly staggering the wannabe dragon...

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

COMBAT! The bold may post!

Combat Map (Slide 5)

Kobolds (Red -3)
Lovissa
Rei UlSkadi
Rykaar
Cerryl
Todd
Grey (-1 NL)

Grey hustles forward and attempts to jump as much of the the stream as possible.

Acrobatics (-2 for slippery?): 1d20 - 3 - 2 ⇒ (11) - 3 - 2 = 6

Use 40' of movement to move diagonally towards the kobolds through the narrow part in the stream.

I'm hoping that clears 5 feet of water with the running start, if double moving is not a running start: I splash through the stream ineffectively?

Yeah the stream is slow-moving and not deep so no worries on the Acrobatics...and you'd clear 5 feet of water...however...

Grey brashly rushes forward to engage the kobolds...just as Grey gets ready to go airborne, he hits a pressure plate and a hidden dart comes flying at him...

Dart Trap (Grey): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Damage including Crit: 2d3 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4

Ouch! Grey gettin' some tough love from the combat dice...

The dart strikes the witchwolf hard and deep under his right collarbone as he's airborne...from the sensation around the wound, Grey also gets the sense that this dart may have been poisoned...

Need a Fortitude DC13 Save or take 1 CON damage

COMBAT! The bold may post!

Combat Map (Slide 5)

Kobolds (Red -3)
Lovissa
Rei UlSkadi
Rykaar
Cerryl
Todd
Grey (-5; 1 is non-lethal)

Fortitude: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Throwing the dart into the water Grey sloshes onward furious. "I'm going to eat your eyes while you live and can watch it happen!"

Todd ran forward, noticing that the Kobolds were very far away from his position. Upon getting to where he wanted to be (where he has moved to the map) the Grippli dropped his rapier to the ground and used his standard to pull out his short bow.

Moved 6 squares, dropped rapier as a free action, and pulled out his bow as a standard.

Cerryl drops his backpack and moves forward casting Magic Missle at the red kobold.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Just wanting to confirm but I wouldn't be able to ready my crossbow this round since I moved and cast a spell right?

Initiative - War Sight 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Rykaar will move as quickly as possible towards the hidden kobolds.

Double move = 40ft. Moved on map

Cerryl moves up and cuts loose with a magic missile of his own at the same kobold that UlSkadi hit earlier...his missile is also well aimed as takes the creature through the throat, dropping it like wet rag...

COMBAT! The bold may post...Lovissa is up!

Combat Map (Slide 5)

Kobolds (Red is dead)
Lovissa
Rei UlSkadi
Rykaar
Cerryl
Todd
Grey (-5; 1 is non-lethal)

Yeah Cerryl, you cannot ready your crossbow...since you moved and casting was your standard action...for future reference, if you only move 5', it's considered a free move, so you could still cast and then ready in that circumstance...

Dangit Rykaar, I'm sorry, I forgot it again! I'm gettin' old...

Hehe, no worries GM Otha. It is my only cool ability at first level, so I never forget it! Edited previous post, as I can only double move 40ft. Not sure why I typed 80ft. Must be wishful thinking.

Surprised that she's the last one into the fray, Lovissa boldly stomps her way straight across the stream and up onto the other bank, longsword in hand.

"Bring your face to my sword, you draconic runt!" Lovissa taunts the kobold. "You look like a Linnorm's runty whelp!"

for information, would UlSkadi be able to charge the remaining kolbold from her place? or would she be disadvantaged to do so?

As Lovissa crosses the river, the remaining kobold yips in defiance at the Pathfinders and sends a sling stone at Rykaar...

Kobold Attack (Rykaar): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Damage: 1d3 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

...and the stone strikes a light blow against the half-Orc's right knee. The kobold then drops his sling and draws his spear...

COMBAT! The bold may post...the party is up!

Combat Map (Slide 5)

Kobold
Lovissa
Rei UlSkadi
Rykaar (-1 NL)
Cerryl
Todd
Grey (-5; 1 is non-lethal)

UlSkadi: even though the river is shallow and not very swift, it still slows movement so you would not be able to charge...

Lovissa closes the rest of the distance to the kobold and swings her longsword at the little creature's head.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Moves as quickly as she can sloshing through the water to the other side seeking the little creatures demise now the red one was dispatched.

thanks GM Otha is she in the correct placement or would she still be in the waters for a full turn of movement, going straight forward?

Grey moves up, ready to finish off the last kobold if Lovissa's blow missed.

claw to hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
claw damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

UlSkadi, your placement is correct

As UlSkadi moves forward, Lovissa and Grey converge on the unfortunate wannabe dragon...Lovissa's blade cleaves through the kobold's neck dropping it, just as Grey's claws rake its face, removing its eyes as the witchwolf promised...

COMBAT over! Pathfinders victorious!

"Ahahahaaaaa! Victory!" Lovissa crows with pride. "Well done," she tells her allies as she cleans off her blade and sheathes it. Then she crouches down to examine and loot the bodies.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

[i]Walking back to collect his pack Cerryl again pulls out his journal to continue mapping out the caverns and looks for any other enemies or loot.[i]

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

While you find no loot worth salvaging, Cerryl and Lovissa notice that the small tunnel leading east exits the chamber at a steep incline...both think it likely leads to the surface...

Todd put his shortbow away and picked his rapier back up. "Y-you guys are tough," he complimented. He gingerly hopped from dry land to stone to dry land (Takin' ten on an acrobatics check) to avoid the water. Todd appeared ready to continue once the rest of the group was, although he did appear concerned with Grey's wounds. "Maybe s-someone should fi-fix that first."

Grey is content to continue to use Janira's wand.
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Clever beasts. Ya, lets move on." Grey nods to Todd after inspecting making a few sketches of the triggered kobold trap.

As the Pathfinders move on, they find that the route to the surface leads through a maze of tight passages that include steep ascents and short climbs as they wind from west to east. As you think you’re nearing the exit to these tunnels, you can hear the faint sounds of a distant battle echoing through the cave along with a familiar woman’s voice half-shouting and half-reciting…

“As the legendary Gregaro Voth successfully battled the wild beasts in the deepest reaches of the Mwangi Expanse, so shall I defeat you, foul servant of Lamashtu!”

Tunnel Map (slide 6)

"She still fightin'?!" Grey reaches again for the thin pouch at his belt, feeling the unholy symbol of his Lord and God and prays: "Bless these blades and I shall pay a tribute in blood."

Grey casts Divine Favor and moves 20 ft forward.

As he hustles forward every step is true, every puddle he steps in is shallow with good footing, no rocks slip or roll under his boots, even the bio-luminescent moss provide light just where it is needed. The luck of the gods is with him.

"Not for long," Lovissa proclaims loudly. "Onward, comrades! For glory! For JANIRA!"

Lovissa focuses her mind on her longsword, sharpening it with her mind, and augmenting it's edge with her psychic powers. Casting lead blades on her longsword.

She then takes off after Grey, rushing towards the sound of combat.

Grey and Lovissa, give me a Perception check; due to one of the rituals you completed, take at +1 in addition to your normal mods...

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Lovissa's sharp eyes see something unnatural 10' in front of Grey, a translucent creature/object barely visible to the naked eye in the dim light...

Here's what you see Lovissa (Image Slide 6)

She alertly yells for Grey to stop before he runs into it...

COMBAT! The bold may post...the entire party is up!

Combat Map (Slide 6)

Lovissa
Rei UlSkadi
Rykaar (-1 NL)
Cerryl
Todd
Grey
Gelatinous Cube

"STOP! There's some foul creature before you!" Lovissa yells at Grey.

She moves forward as close as she can, focuses her senses, and swings her blade at it, hoping it harms the strange quivering creature. Move action to get closer, swift action to activate sudden insight which she'll use on her attack roll, and standard action to attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 6
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 + 1 = 11

Auwww, man! Critical miss!

"There, do you see it?"

Perception: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 = 20
"Damn these narrow tunnels!" Grey drops his shoulder and attempts to overrun the Gelatinous Cube.
CMB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Here is to hoping it is flatfooted! I'm not even sure how overrunning a gelatinous cube works? Well, Grey is not too smart, lets see how this goes.

I'm using my Paizo Player Character Folio for the once a game re-roll, with a +2 bonus from GM stars.
CMB: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 = 21
I'll stop in a flanking position if this works.