GM Sior's Second PFS Crypt of the Everflame Module (Inactive)

Game Master Sior

Well, I wanted to reward your preparedness and ingenuity.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"Soraaaaan!" cries the sorcerer as he slips forward, headlong into the human's knees. Flailing about, and trying to crawl away, Krestin sees the statue, and tries something that he hoped would work. A blue figure bolts from his hand, in the shape similar to a fox, speeding around the room, zipping around everyone's legs before slamming into the creature.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Still at work, I'll move Krestin into the corner, still crawling of course!

Well, I wanted to reward your preparedness and ingenuity.

Aww, thanks!

"One good swing deserves anodder!"

Axe: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 121d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6

Dice have no love for me today

Lini moves to cast Guidance on Droogami as he continues to attack the statue.

Droog bite: FB, IC, guide, flank: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 19
dmg: 1d4 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4

claw 1: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 12
dmg: 1d2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4

claw 2: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 23
dmg: 1d2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4

Ferabras swings wildly with his sword, missing the statue as it steps away. With a feral snarl, he steps closer and bites at the wooden giant!

MWK Cold Iron Greatsword, PA, Inspired: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 1 + 2 = 8
Greatsword damage, PA, Inspired: 2d6 + 6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 6 + 3 + 2 = 18

Bite attack, secondary, PA, Inspired: 1d20 + 6 - 5 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 5 - 1 + 2 = 17
Bite damage, PA, Inspired: 1d6 + 3 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 3 + 2 = 9

A couple more blows and the statue ceases moving as its internal workings lose their magical drive! Its shields drop to the ground as well. These shields function as tower shields; they are poorly designed and weigh 60 pounds each. Anyone wielding one is considered flat-footed in addition to the –2 penalty on attack rolls suffered by all characters wielding a tower shield.

Was going to go by init order when resolving everything, elsewise that's a nasty AoO on a prone Krestin for crawling in threatened area.

Out of combat

Now, despite the statue's demise, the stairs remain as a slide, requiring you to climb back up them. Additionally, there is a door to the south which proves to be locked.

"Mightin be handy grab one of um shields." Craggor says as he puts the shield on his back.

Taliesin smiles as the others defeat the statue.

"Good job, you guys! Nothing can stop you!"

After ensuring everyone is okay, she says "We should try to get through that door...who wants the honor?"

Soren nocks a grappling arrow and looks to see if there is anything at the top of the stair/ramp to latch it onto to aid in climbing.

Not really anything. It is hewn stone and nothing sticking out to provide purchase.

Ferabras collects the other large shield, in case it’s needed somewhere else in this strange place.

He then sets his shoulder against the locked door and tries to force it open.

Str check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

GM – is that a door to the east, a dead-end hallway, or what?

Craggor searches the stone to see if his dwarven eyes can pick out anything odd with the wall.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 = 20

It is only an alcove. Since this a flip mat, rather than an original map, some features may not be fully as they appear. Additionally, I'm away at the moment. Will update fully when I get home.

Ferabras throws himself against the door and forces it open.

Craggor, as he looks, notices that it could have simply been unlocked. Perhaps with the key which was retrieved from the pool.

This small chamber has a table on the opposite side of the room. On top of this table are a number of items, each with a small note attached. The notes each have your name written on it!

Craggor - Wand of Cure Light Wounds (10 charges), Scroll of Lesser Restoration
Ferabras - Potion of Eagle's Splendor, Oil of Magic Weapon
Krestin - Wand of Magic Missile (10 charges), Scroll of Scorching Ray
Lini - Wand of Produce Flame (10 charges), Scroll of Barkskin
Soran - Oil of Magic Weapon, Potion of Invisibility
Taliesin - Wand of Lesser Confusion (yup, 10 charges), Scroll of Cat's Grace

"Presents?! Krestin always likes presents! Come friends!" Krestin seemed overjoyed once he saw that there seemed to be gifts for the group, especially with their names on them. Tail wagging, the kitsune's face was beaming with a smile as he started to grab the items with his name.

Ferabras hesitates in picking up the items meant for him, asking the group, "How do they know our names? We introduced ourselves to Roldare, but he seemed too frightened to do anything but cower. And they knew our names back in the village, but it wouldn't make sense for them to come here and give us such gifts - we're here on their behalf, so they would not need to come here. This is very strange indeed."

"Tis a blessing. Those folk mightin be badduns after all."

Craggor says a small prayer to Torag before picking up the items meant for himself.

How thoughtful! Thank you!

Lini says while looking above as if she is talking to an invisible spirit. She tucks the scroll away and practices air fencing with her new wand.

Soran places the potion and the oil on his bandolier, and speaks thoughtfully.
Could this be another puzzle, perhaps? I wouldn't be surprised if it were...

Where does the party wish to go from here? There are no other egresses from this room.

Soran muses out loud.
Where to from here? We still had the other door in the room with that pool of water, I suppose.

"Seems ta be good as any."

Heading back, you find the door in question is locked. The key from the pool does not seem to fit the lock. Maybe it can be found somewhere else?

"Might be we need ta check the other doors before this ere one." Craggor Muses suggesting the party try another door.

"Yes yes, we should check all the doors!" he says with enthusiasm! Krestin was still happy at the new items that he had received, and hadn't thought that his agreeing may be a good idea.

Ferabras says "Keys, schmeys..." He sets his shoulder to the door and gives it a tentative nudge, then steps back and drives his shoulder at it much more forcefully.

Strength check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Strength check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Ferabras hurts his shoulder on the door. Then again, with more pain from the stronger impact.

As the party moves around the crypt and finds another door. At least, you think it's a door? There appears to be a seam in the wall, but there appears to be no means of opening it. No latch, no hinges, just the seam. Strange! Best keep looking.

"We passed another door to the southeast of here," Taliesin says. "Why don't we try that one?"

A door without a hinge? This is very interesting. My brethern are known for their illusions, so perhaps this is one as well?

Lini interacts with the door attempting to push it open. Droogami is close behind.

Will, if applicable: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9

Lini bangs her head against the door.

Nope, it's real alright.

Will: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

Krestin's head tilts to the side as he looks at Lini, "Why would you do that, doesn't you know it's a wall? Silly friend, we need to find a door, not a den." The kitsune chuckles a bit as he keeps on looking about.

Perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14

Let's go to the door to the southeast of here...

It is surely a door and not an illusion, there is just no way of opening it from this side.

Taliesin moves back down the hall and sees that, yes indeed, there was another door exiting this passageway.

Having had some luck with this approach in the past, Taliesin squeezes past the lovely Taliesin in the hallway, then sets his shoulder to the most recent door and gives a shove.

Str check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 A little Aid, anyone?

Strength aid: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (11) - 2 = 9

Krestin attempts to help the large tiefling, but as he pushes into the paladin's back, the kitsune slips and falls on his face!

Soren ayes his bow against the wall and shoulders the door alongside Fera and Krestin.
Strength Check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Lining will cast Guidance on Ferabras.

The door opens easily, not being locked. This small chamber is mostly empty, save for the body of a villager being pushed by a man-size beetle in the corner.

And the man-sized beetle pushing said body into said corner. It turns as the door is forced open and clicks at you menacingly

Order:
Taliesin, Soran, Krestin, Ferabras, Lini
Beetle
Craggor

Having successfully forced open another door, Ferabras is dismayed by what he finds on the other side of it. "Unhand that, er, unmandible that unfortunate soul!" he cries out, stepping up to the beetle and swinging his blade!

MWK Cold Iron Greatsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Greatsword damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 6 = 16

Krestin follows, hearing Ferabras shouting at the...... thing. Stepping into the room, the kitsune sees the bug and yelps, rushing into the corner of the room before casting!

RP roll :High is Daze, Low is Magic Missile: 1d100 ⇒ 69

A blue light seems to hit the beetle, as Krestin finishes his casting!

If it hits, DC 19. I doubt it though, haha.

Lini casts Guidance on Droogami and moves into the room. Droogami moves adjacent to the beetle for a crunchy snack.

Droog bite: FB, guide: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 22
Trip: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 17
dmg: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Ferabras moves in but cannot connect with the bug!

Krestin skitters himself into the corner and realizes that the spell has no effect on the vermin!

Then Droogami shows them how its done by taking a bit if a nip off the bug's carapace, though its many legs prevent it from falling over!

Taliesin and Soran!

Remember the banner is always in effect if you can see me! +1/+1 atk/dmg!

Taliesin steels herself for an attack, then lashes out at the beetle with her longspear.

Attack: 1d20 + 0 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 0 + 1 = 151d8 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) - 2 + 1 = 5

Taliesin's spear is deflected by the hard chitinous exoskeleton of the beetle!

Soran up!

Soran blasts the bug with two arrows!

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Craggor attacks weilding his warhammer on his turn.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

As per usual misses

Soran's aim is hampered by the close quarters and his arrows clatter against the stonework!

The beetle, angry at the intrusion, turns to Ferabras and spews burning liquid out at the tiefling and Lini!

Breath weapon: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 acid damage, Reflex save DC 13 for half. innocent roll that means absolutely nothing: 1d4 ⇒ 2

After the spray, Craggor moves in for the kill, but cannot connect with the bug to end its existence...

Party up sans Craggor!

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Ferabras takes the blast of acid full in the face, spitting vigorously to get it out of his mouth. He raises his blade and brings it smashing down on the chitinous carapace of the giant beetle!

MWK Cold Iron Greatsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Greatsword damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 = 9 Boo. Bad damage.

Status: 13/20 hp

"It, it still moves?! NO! YOU NO HURT FRIENDS!" Krestin shouts at the top of his lungs and a bluish fox shoots from his hand. Running about the room, and jumping from floor to wall then ceiling, the little fox made of energy slams into the beetle!

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Acid Reflex DC 13: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

"My face is burning! AAAHHH! Kill it Droogami!"

Lini retrieves a scroll of cure light wounds and withdraws out of the room. Droogami viciously attacks the beetle.

bite: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20
trip CMB: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 24
dmg: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

claw: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 = 14 +4 if tripped
dmg: 1d2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

claw: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12
dmg: 1d2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3