GM Tyranius Godsmouth Heresy (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

"Following the leader!", marches Carson.

Mors barks a laugh at Thadd's grave robbery comment, "Not like they're usin' it anymore." Though he doesn't take the loot, either.

More looks at their two options, then shrugs dumbly. ”Might as well keep a closed door at our backs,” he mutters as he shoulders his blade and lumbers up the hallway.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

In a small alcove stands a stone staircase that fills the small chamber. Curving up the staircase spiral disappears through the ceiling. The stairs lead up 60 feet to a tiny chamber behind a secret door. opening the secret door reveals the upper, active level of the Gosmouth Ossuary. It seems this is how the bodies are disappearing from the Ossuary unnoticed.

Heading back down and continuing north the chamber begins to have an acrid stench of chemicals and reagents that fill the chamber. The walls are marred by strange stains and scorch marks. Several tables are scattered all about the room, covered in a bewildering plethora of glassware, alembics, retorts, tubes, simmering cauldrons and smoking beakers full of bright colored liquids. Scattered pages of written notes in a crabbed hand lie strewn about the chamber. A large alcove in the northwest corner contains a bookshelf groaning under the weight of heavy, dusty tomes and scrolls.

Three bubbling glass vats stand against the eastern wall, filled with bubbling green fluid. Floating within the vats are three grotesque objects-Putrescent corpses, tubes and wires embedded in their rotting flesh, their skin discolored with decay and chemical stains.

GM Roll: 1d100 ⇒ 8

In the room huddled overa table is a hunchbacked, haggard man in his 30's with blackhair starting to turn gray.

Mr. Marrow bring the vial. Says the man with a snap of his fingers. Damned Priests of Pharasma are sabotaging my efforts. I just know it.

An undead creature shambles over bringing the hunchbacked man his vial, nearly dropping it on the floor.

Turning his head the hunchbacked man notices you. Mr. Marrow get them out of here now!

The undead shuffles towards you as the hunchbacked man drinks a vial.

Mors drops his loot bag and pulls one of his own vials as he readies his blade.

"We're here for you, bub. And we're only gettin' out with you with us." He glowers at the man and his ... pet. "Your choice right now is whether you walk out or we drag yer ass out."

Whats the chances an intimidate check will get him to come willingly? :)
Intimidate: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Also, what does Mors know about the undead?
Know (Religion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

AA/Kn(Religion): 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 7 + (2) = 18

So, initiative?

BBEG senses are tingling!

"How rude! Is this how you treat all of your guests?", quips Carson.

Yup Initiative

Seeing that the group is refusing to leave the hunchbacked man steps on a plate causing the glass on one of the vats to explode outward sending water and wires all over the floor.

Another undead creature begins to shamble out of the broken glass in a flood of pungent alchemical smells.

Mors attempts to intimidate him but the haggard man shrugs him off.

Mors and Thaddeus both know that the vat undead to be alchemical zombie while Mr Marrow is just a normal zombie.

only thing added is channel resistance and it's skin looks a little tougher for the alchemical zombie. Alchemical Zombie is marked as blue.

Round 1

Thaddeus
Zakon
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Svilennius
Zombies
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Round 1
Carson
Mors

"Huh. He's controlling those corpses through alchemy. Interesting..." Thaddeus grabs his morningstar and a vial from his bandolier, waiting for the way to clear.

Retrieve weapon and Enlarge Person extract.

Sounds like he's had trouble finding friends.

Zakon swiftly channels arcane energy into his dueling sword, moves forward and slices at the nearest undead.

melee @ red: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 21
Slash magic dmg: 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

AC 18 v. red

Ugh. It ate my post...

Thaddeus retrieves his weapon and extract looking for a good opportunity to use it.

Zakon rushes into the room and slashes his dueling sword at Mr. Marrow. The sword tears away a large swath of rotting flesh with it.

Svilennius moves around the corner and hurls a vial in between Mors and Mr. Marrow.

Frost Bomb vs AC 5: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

So splash damage strikes Mors, Zakon and Mr. Marrow.
Splash damage is 4 damage.
Need a Dc 14 Reflex for half damage on the splash damage
Need a separate Dc 14 Fort save or you are staggered for 1 round

The vial breaks in a blinding aura as frost and ice cover the corridor.

Mr. Marrow Reflex save DC 14: 1d20 ⇒ 15

The majority of the frost burns at Mr. Marrow's rotting skin but doesn't seem to slow him in the least.

The pair of zombies swarm around Zakon's living flesh as they slam their bodies into him.

Red Mr Marrow slam vs Zakon AC 17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Blue Vat Zombie slam vs Zakon AC 17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The Vat zombie shambles forth and slams it's head full of wires into Zakon's face nearly knocking him unconscious.

Round 2

Thaddeus
Zakon (0/10; need a reflex save and a fort save)
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Svilennius
Zombies (Red -10)
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Round 1
Carson
Mors (13/17; need a reflex save and a fort save)

Reflex, DC 14: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18; half damage
Fort, DC 14: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24; not staggered

Mors shakes off the effects of the bomb. ”The hard way, then.”

He steps forward, growling out a quick curse-laden prayer, then slams his blade into the nearest zombie.

Swift to use Fervor for Divine Favor. 5’ step up to red. Then attack Red.
bastard sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 <— CRIT?
damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
— crit confirm: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
— add'l damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Reflex DC 14: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Fort DC 14: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

NOT AGAIN!

-3/10

Stablize DC 10: 1d20 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 1 - 3 = 14

Zakon collapses to the floor, but stabilizes.

Mors is able to block the majority of the blast with his armor. He slams his Bastard sword into Mr. Marrow cleaving the frozen zombie in two separate halves.

Zakon is not so lucky as he takes the full force of the blast. His skin quickly freezes, staggering him and dropping him to the ground. His blood freezes as it leaves his body stopping him from bleeding out further.

Round 2

Thaddeus
Zakon (-1/10;Stabilized)
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Svilennius
Zombies ()
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Round 1
Carson
Mors (15/17)

Bump

Yep. Just need a post from Carson. :)

And Thaddeus as it is a new round :)

Should I go ahead, then?

I'm here! :) Just busy this weekend (usually am in most cases).

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Carson moves up, keeping up an acumen to stay on the man who threw the bad things. "I'll hold onto Mr. Nasty here, take care of Zak!"

Move action to use Martial Flexibility for the Step Up feat. Move action to be adjacent to Svillenius. Eating an AoO from blue zombie. If Svillenius takes a 5' step, Carson will use Step Up to follow and if he still tries to throw something or do something that provokes, he'll make an AoO to disarm (no AoO) the potions/vial/weapon or just stab if it's something else.

Also using Combat Expertise, AC is 19, CMD is 16. No CE penalty ala Threatening Defender trait.

Thaddeus downs the contents of his vial, rushing into the room as his body begins to enlarge.

Drink extract of Enlarge Person, move into room (provoking AOO).

Enlarged, Reach = 10'
AC: 16 | Tch: 11 | CMD: 17

UPDATE: If either blue or green move, throw, or othwerwise provoke...
AOO pre-roll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage, B/P: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

Carson moves closer into the room as the little halfling charges straight at Svilennius. The vat zombie catches a bit of movement out of the corner of his eye, or what is left of his eye, and slams a meaty fist at Carson.

AoO vs Carson AC 19: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

The Zombie slams a fist into the side of Carson's head making him see stars.

Drinking his extract Thaddeus grows to twice his size. Luckily the zombie was too busy with Carson that he paid little mind to Thaddeus.

Svillenius steps back with Carson following right behind him.
The hunchbacked man draws a vial from his belt and drinks it. As he begins drinking it Carson attempts to rip it out of his hands but the zombie's fist is still causing his head to ache. Thaddeus thrusts his spear at Svilennius but it just scrapes across the alchemist's leather.

Svilennius' body begins to quickly contort and bulge in odd places as the sounds of bone snapping and muscle stretching are heard throughout the chamber. His body soon relaxes but the man now looks considerabley stronger.

turning the zombie slams it's entire body at Thaddeus.

Slam vs Thaddeus AC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Thaddeus is able to hold the brunt of the zombie back.

Round 3

Thaddeus
Zakon (-1/10;Stabilized)
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Svilennius
Zombies ()
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Round 2
Carson (7/12)
Mors (15/17)

More steps up to the zombie, once again slamming his long blade down into its body.

5' step and attack Blue.
bastard sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
damage: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Rd 2 of Divine Favor

Carson takes the blow in stride, but frowns when his clawed weapon misses the vial. "Let's see you go two for two there, buddy boy!"

Carson readies his tiger's claw, waiting for a moment to strike.

Readied action against Svilennius, will try to disarm him if he makes an attack or drink another vial.

Disarm @ Svilennius: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 + 2 = 21 Subtract two if not a slender bladed weapon

note: I'm not using my spear (dropped it a few actions ago.) I have my morningstar. The attack missed, but if there had been damage, it would be B/P for DR purposes.

Thaddeus shifts his stance and brings his now-massive morningstar down on the swollen Svillenius.

5' Step
Attack, Morningstar, Flanking: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 2 = 25    Crit?
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15
Damage, B/P: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10
CRIT Damage, B/P: 4d6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 4) + 8 = 25

@Thaddeus- Ah ok gotcha. Your text didn't say which

Carson readies himself again waiting for the alchemist to draw another vial.

Mors steps up finishing the zombie in one stroke as Thaddues' morningstar
begins a direct route for Svilennius' head.

Just at the last moment the hunchbacked man shifts though it still cripples his arm.

Stepping back Svilennius reaches for another flask. Just as he begins to drink it Carson once again attempts to tear it from his hands though with the man's increased strength he is unsuccessful. Drinking the flask the hunchbacked man quickly joins Thaddeus' size as he fills the hallway.

You dare come into my laboratory!

After his size grows he draws a spear from his back.

You were just 1 off from his CMD as his Mutagen brought him up. :(

Round 4

Thaddeus
Zakon (-1/10;Stabilized)
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Svilennius (-10)
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Round 3
Carson (7/12)
Mors (15/17)

"Oh, well, hells," laughs Mors, "Let's just make it a party!"

And he drinks his own vial, joining Thadd and the alchemist in giant-land. Dropping the empty vial, MEGAMORS draws his shield onto his arm and steps forward.

Drink Potion of Enlarge Person. Ready Shield. 5' step forward.

Ouch, 20 CMD (now). Welp, this is going to hurt.

Seeing himself as a small mouse in a battle of artificial giants, Carson does his best to injure the man while maintaining a stronger defensive posture.

Defensive Combat Expertise cestus @ big bad guy: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 - 4 = 9
Damage on hit: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
AC is now 21

Note to self, also purchase potion of CLW so I can heal downed PCs on my own...

Quick check - that hall behind the alchemist is open, right?

Yes it is a bit hard to tell but it is basically a hallway level under the rooms that are attached to the central hub

Carson punches his cestus at the large alchemist but just strikes solid armor.

Mors decides to join the group and also enlarges while Carson tries not to get stepped on.

Round 4

Thaddeus
Zakon (-1/10;Stabilized)
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Svilennius (-10)
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Round 3
Carson (7/12)
Mors (15/17)

Zakon lies very still on the ground unconscious.

Hehehe

Thaddeus swings his morningstar at the alchemist again, and calls out to the brawler as pulls another vial from his bandolier. "Carson - my spear!"

Attack, Morningstar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage, B/P: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8
Withdraw Shield Extract

Spear is normal-size, and purple on the map, if you decide to grab it.

Thaddeus swings his Morningstar at the alchemist but just manages to rip a chunk of the stone wall out instead.

Svilennius thrusts his spear at Mors right in front of him.

Spear vs Mors AC 18: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 12

The spear tears through Mors' armor and into his chest taking his breath away. The spear seems to have pierced his lungs as he gasps for breath.

Round 5

Thaddeus
Zakon (-1/10;Stabilized)
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Svilennius (-10)
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Round 4
Carson (7/12)
Mors (3/17)

Mors gives a breathless roar as the pain flares in his chest, and he responds instinctively … brutally. His huge blade crashing down across the man’s torso.

bastard sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (7, 6) + 7 = 20

I really hope that hits.

The Enlarge Person did reduce his AC by 2. Carson winds up and tries to punch him again!

Punch!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage on hit: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

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"Fool human!" the giant tiefling growls. Downing another extract, he moves behind Mors, retrieving his spear.

Use Shield extract; AC back up to 18

Yeah, would have grabbed the spear, but with that guy's reach, wouldn't go so well, especially the way my dice are working.

No worries. Just running with his Charisma damage. He's kind of a jerk on the best of days...   8)

Carson tries to punch the man with his tiny fists again but fails to penetrate his armor.

Mors slashes his Bastard sword at the Alchemist ending the man's life in one final slash as he removes one of the man's arms.

Combat Over

More stands panting over the dying man, then collapses to his knees as blood pumps from the gaping wound in his chest armor.

”Gods … damn … me…”

Finally, he gets the awareness to look around at his teammates, his black eyes finding their way to the still Zakon. With labored effort, he gets out his wand and reaches over and pokes the elf’s body a few times.

Wand of CLW on Zakon, x2 charges: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1) + 2 = 8

As he works, he looks over at his old friend. ”Thadd … ya mind sharin’ the load here?”

Should we heal up or try to limp our way out? I hate to lose someone to a surprise minor encounter.

Thaddeus withdraws a wand, activating it with middling success to heal the half-orc.

"Thanks, buddy. Seems I'm just gonna keep owin' ya." Mors grunts with obvious relief. Then he struggles to his feet and—splitting the charges between his wand and Thaddeus's—gets the team back to fighting shape.

Take whatever charges of CLW you need to be ready to finish our circuit, and Thadd and Mors will split the charges between our wands.

Then Mors lumbers over to the fallen man to have a closer look. "Ya know what really sucks? Now I gotta haul his dead ass outta here."

Anything useful on the body? Taking 20 on Perception for a 22, as well as using Detect Magic to locate the magical goodies.

Zakon pulls himself up using his sword as a crutch. Mors' healing almost completely rejuvenates him. He brushes the bloodstained hair out of his eyes.

"Five times I've blacked out in this accursed place. Thanks to you I am still alive. I will spend significant time retraining my body to face stiffer challenges as it appears I don't have the constitution for such battles."

He also casts Detect Magic and scans for hidden valuables.

aid Mors Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Spellcraft to ID, t10: 10 + 8 + 2 = 20

Looking on the hunchbacked man Mors and Zakon find

• potion of CLW (2)
  
• Potion of Enlarge Person
  
• Wand of Command Undead (13 charges)
  
• Acid (2)
  
• Alchemist's Fire (2)
  
• Smokesticks (2)
  
• Tanglefoot Bag
  
• Masterwork Studded Leather
  
• +1 Spear

Zakon takes a cure light potion, alchemist fire and tanglefoot bag from the dead man. He explains what the items are and labels each one. Once his companions are ready, he examines the southern staircase.

I will graciously accept one more wand charge of healing, since we need to finish our mission here. This potion will help if we face another threat.

Mors CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Thank you for the offer Mors. Proceeding to area 26

Thaddeus gathers the alchemicals together, sparing a glance for the spear and armor. "We can circle back and get those before we leave."

If anyone wants anything in particular, speak up. I think Mors should take the enlarge potion, and Carson and Zakon each take a CLW, Acid, Smokestick, and Fire. I'll take the tanglefoot and wand.

You're certainly welcome, but to use the available resources most effectively, let's use one of these Potions of CLW we found on the dead alchemist for that heal, Zakon. ;P

Mors gladly takes the Enlarge potion and follows along, eyes alert.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Zakon drinks one of the potions to return to full health.

CLW pot: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"Mine must have been watered down."

After chugging the vial, Carson follows the others.

This was Area 26 from above

In a small alcove stands a stone staircase that fills the small chamber. Curving up the staircase spiral disappears through the ceiling. The stairs lead up 60 feet to a tiny chamber behind a secret door. opening the secret door reveals the upper, active level of the Gosmouth Ossuary. It seems this is how the bodies are disappearing from the Ossuary unnoticed.