GM Xynen's PFS Group (Inactive)

Game Master Xynen

Once the party finishes their jokes and their religious discussion they press on. The narrow mountain path ends at the lip of a fifty-foot-wide crevasse that stretches out of sight in both directions. A pair of carved stone pillars stands at the edge of the chasm and a matching pair of pillars can be seen on the far side. The remains of corroded iron chains, set within the stone pillars, dangle limply into the crevasse. A relatively gentle slope leads to the bottom of the crevasse. The slope on the far side is much steeper, and is covered with jagged, precarious looking rocks.

Aarion uses his grappling hook and knotted rope once again and the group continues on without incident, climbing either side with ease and narrowly avoiding causing a landslide in the process! The group presses on.

In the distance you see two rock formations, shaped like a pair of thick pillars, stand prominently near a cliff’s edge. One pillar stands fifteen feet tall and the smaller stands ten feet tall. A shallow cave, just to the side of the pillars, looks as if it might provide some shelter from inclement mountain weather.

There is a small cave nestled into the rock, shallow enough that you can tell it holds no surprises, but large enough to protect you from the elements if needed. Passed this point you all find the altitude difficult to move in, and the harsh nature of mountain travel becomes clear to you all.

I need two fortitude saves from everyone. DC 16 and DC 17 respectively, or you become fatigued.

It's two more hours of climbing before you finally seem to reach your destination. A large stone building lies nestled in a shallow stone cul-desac, hollowed out from the surrounding mountainside. The building shows evidence of poor maintenance—the roof is missing several tiles and the once-proud, central double doors lie in a pile of ruined timbers. The remains of a giant bell, and the wooden structure meant to support and sound it, dominate the center of the flagstone courtyard before the stone structure.

Yay Aarion and his rope!

Knowledge, Local: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Fort, DC 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Fort, DC 17: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

I'm guessing this isn't the kind of fatigue that we can rest our way out of. :/

By the time they reach the top, Talon is so far beyond tired that he more or less misses the majesty of their destination.

"What ... now?" he pants miserably, "Do we ... have any way ... of recovering quickly from this thin air?"

is Narika's Mage Amor still up? Or has it lapsed?

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

"I recognize those rocks. I believe they represent two brothers that fought injustice using only peaceful means, and when they died they where turned into unyielding stones, to represent their will during their life."

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Aarion begins to look exhausted, after the strenuous climb and the thin air. "Maybe we should hold up in that structure for the night. I'm feeling a bit winded."

Narika uses her wand of mage armor at the above mentioned cave, and then again as needed (I assume this means 3 uses, good for 1 hour now).

Fort saves:
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

"Resting ... would be ... nice."

Fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

Yes! Don't have much to say, just keeping this moving for now.

Fort save 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Fort save 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Ollo trudges along and keeping pace with the treacherous climb easily at first. Soon though, the tough dwarf begins to tire and succumb to the elements and the toil.

"Aye! Me bones aren't as young as they use' ta be!" he exclaims, puffing like a bellows in the thin mountain air.

Only the party members with the lowest Fort saves weathered the trek eh?

Ai and Narika casual stroll into the courtyard, still looking fresh despite the climb, the men however all seem about ready to collapse, having not taken well to the mountain air.

Atop a ten-foot rise of gray stone steps stands a wide paved forecourt surrounded by worn, red-painted wood pillars and faded rust-colored walls. A massive copper bell rests in the center of the area, surrounded by a mess of wooden scaffolds and a carved-smooth tree trunk, all collapsed into a pile around the carillon. The north wall features an intricate mosaic of monks walking on clouds. A pair of staircases flanks the wall, leading up to a ten-foot-high porch and three sets of wooden doors beyond. As the group ascends the stairs they hear a shrill cry and to their right a white blur comes rushing at them from it's hiding spot in one of the snowdrifts near by.

Everyone must first roll a Will save, DC 11 or be paralyzed for 1 round

Round 1
Talon - Fatigued
Ollo - Fatigued
Bad Guy
Narika
Aarion - Fatigued
Ai

Map updated. Terrain is not difficult, but rubble will add +2 to any acrobatics checks made in the courtyard.

Will, DC 11: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

"Of course it'd hit —"

Talon's visions of helping Narika grind to an unexpected halt as his body (once again) freezes up on him.

You need a pass your will save first Talon.

I'm so sorry guys, this whole scenario has been a mess of poor rolls! But I know you will persevere!

Doh! Overlooked it. It's edited back in now ... and it's a fail. Wa wa waaaaaaa...

I moved Talon back on the map.

Handling Narika's will save now:
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Also just wanted to remind Xynen that Narika's mage armor is now up, since it looks like she's going to be the target...

Talon, you still have my Trick, I think. You get a +9 instead of a +3. You pass! It's +9 because I'm currently wearing the Cloak of Resistance we picked up. It's even a Free action for me to fire it!

As Talon looks about to succumb to the cry, Ai activates her trick, forcing her own strength of will into the wizard-warrior's mind in place of his own. A moment later, it fades, having broken the scream's hold over him.

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Can I get confirmation from Xynen on that? Cause I'd love to get actions this round. :D

[ooc]Here's the wording on the ability (bold is mine): Gift of Will: A small portion of the mesmerist's vast mental power buttresses his ally's mind. The mesmerist can trigger this trick when the subject attempts a Will saving throw or a Sense Motive check, or is targeted by an Intimidate check to demoralize her. For a saving throw, the subject uses the mesmerist's Will saving throw bonus instead of her own. For a Sense Motive check or Intimidate check, she adds the mesmerist's Charisma bonus as a morale bonus on the check or to the DC. The mesmerist can't implant this trick on himself.

The gift wipes the paralyzing fear from Talon's mind, and he grimaces at the creature. "Let's do this," he grunts as he mutters a word of power, pushing outwards with an open palm. A disc of translucent force appears in front of him as he steps into melee.

"OVER HERE, UGLY!"

Excellent. Then cast Shield
Arcane Spell Failure, 5%: 1d100 ⇒ 58; success (AC 17 for 20 rds).
Then 5' step down/right into melee range with it.

Nice save Ai, let's eee how Ollo does.

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Ollo shakes off the piercing scream as it rings out over the party, and steps up to the.. thing.. blocking the way. His hammer once again lights up in the glory of holy power, blazing into the beasts eyes, as Ollo brings it crashing down on the creature.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 5) + 3 = 10
If creature is evil, add: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Huffing and puffing, the older inquisitor barley manages to see the creature bolt out of the snowdrift. "Damn,... blessed,...stooped thing,.... has bad ......trimming!" Aarion says, as he struggles with the thinning air.

What knowledge do i need to ID this creature? Ill provide two rolls, hoping one of these is correct.

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Guys remeber that you are fatigued. That's -2 to Dex and Str , affecting your attacks and AC.

Aarion you recognize this as a yeti, albeit a small one. You know that it's claws, if used to attack, inflict cold damage.

I'll have a round update in a few hours.

"Be careful of the YETI'S claws! They will freeze your skin, if he hits you with them!"

Talon with the help of his friend Ai, does not shy from the yeti's frightening visage and moves in to protect his companions despite his weakened state. Ollo also shows he's not out of the game yet and strikes a mighty blow against the wintery fiend. The Yeti retaliates striking Ollo with a frigid claw. 5 damage (3 regular, 2 cold).

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 201d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 31d6 ⇒ 2

Round 1
Aarion - Fatigued
Narika
Ai - Needs Will Save DC 11 or paralyzed 1 round
Round 2
Talon - Fatigued
Ollo - Fatigued - 5 dmg
Yeti - 9 Damage

Sorry about that. I looked it up, made the mental note, then forgot to subtract from the damage.

Ollo grunts as the things claws cut deep, and then tries to return the favor, but his fatigue is showing as his hands slip on the haft of the hammer, the head smashing into the cobblestones.
Attack: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 - 1 = 7
Damage: 2d6 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 - 1 = 7

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Ai gives the yeti a good hard stare, then lunges past both her friends and the creature, drawing her crossbow as she does.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Next person to hit gets +1 damage. Swift action Stare (-2 to Will for Yeti), Move to Move, Move to Draw Crossbow

Narika steps away from the enemy (5 ft step) and then lifts her wand of magic missile. She flicks her wrist, and a ball of magic flies into the enemy, doing 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 damage. (+1 more if Ai's stare can apply when there was no attack roll)

Talon takes a step to his left, trying to work his way into a flanking position as he continues his attacks. His face stretches into the now-familiar wolf’s muzzle as he fights with blade and tooth.

5’ step south. Swift for battleshaping (bite), then full attack.
Greatsword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 = 16
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bite: 1d20 + 5 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 5 = 5
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Sheesh ... these rolls. :/

Still fatigued, Aarion moves up and fires a well placed shot at the Yeti.

(Attack) MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 25
(Damage) MW Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 1 - 1 = 11 (+1 extra damage from Jian-Wei.)
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(Critical Conformation) MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 20
(Damage) Critical: 1d8 + 3 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 - 1 = 11
(Damage) Critical: 1d8 + 3 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 - 1 = 5

Aarion's Arrow pierces the yeti's hide and drives itself deep into the creatures vital organs, killing it almost instantly.

Out of Combat

You find yourselves tired, and in some cases wounded in the open courtyard. What is the parties next action?

Narika walks over to the body and looks at it carefully (take 20 on perception for 21) and uses detect magic.

Talon leans down, hands on his knees. "What are the chances ... huff puff ... it has a ... wheeze gasp ... braid on it somewhere?"

Narika finds nothing on the dead yeti.

With the yeti vanquished, Ai gives Talon another pat on the back, this time infusing his mind with an image of herself, which immediately fades into his subconscious. "That one's going to make a me! Well, sort of. Attack something and find out! Now, while we're waiting around, Picoperi says 'What do yetis call their offspring?'" She starts striding toward the stairs on the north side of the building, turning to shout back at the party. "'Chill-dren!' Picoperi is so wise."

Giving Talon the False Flanker trick. Next time he attacks something, it counts as flanked.

Aarion follows Jain-Wei over to the Northern stairs and begins inspecting them for traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 <--That's worse than the joke.)

Looking back over his shoulder at Jian-Wei, the inquisitor shushes the Mesmerist. "Shhhh, your making a lot of noise with those horrible jokes." Then he realizes that he is making more noise than her, by telling her to be quite.

Ollo takes a deep breath, and with a whispered prayer to torag, places his hand over his wound. Fervor heal: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Sighing in relief, he peers around the courtyard, trying to detained their next move.

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Aarion and Ai move into the monastery taking the northern steps they enter a long hallway lit only dimly by a few stray beams of light piercing through holes in the ceiling. From where they stand they can make out three doorways, all with the actual doors either ripped out and leaning unhinged against the wall.

Narika walks over to Talon. She has him put a hand on her shoulder to support him a little in his tired condition. No mechanical benefit expected, just in character. Then (assuming Talon agrees) they follow the others inside.

Aarion invokes a light spell, then moves over to the first door and peers in.

In this room you find a large portion of the cieling has completely collapsed, covering the northern 10x10 section of the room and preventing further exploration that way. There are a number of carvings along the wall.

Talon smiles down at his friend, briefly rests his hand on her shoulder, then sighs, straightens up, and follows Narika and the group. It's obvious that the halfling's gesture is more than enough to keep him going.

When Aarion creates light, Talon follows suit, whispering his own arcane light to life on his greatsword. Then he looks around.

Religion, DC 20: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

K. Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
+2 or unusual stonework

Ollo pokes his head into the room and looks around, but can't distinguish the carvings or their purpose. "It'll be a dead end 'ere.. Might be tha other way'll be more help." he grunts.

Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

"There are some carvings on the wall in here. Out side of that, the room looks impassable. It looks like the celling caved in."

Aarion moves to the next door and carefully looks in.

I won't be able to access the map until later tonight. If someone can move Aarion up to the next door, that would be great.

Talon nods, following the group as they move on to the next door.

Narika follows the others. She is too concerned about Talon to say or do much else.

We've got a number of doors on the map at the moment, so I colored them to make this a bit easier. By next door do you mean Green, Red, Pink or Yellow?

Talon looks at the options, then points through their current door (he's pointing at Green and Red), "I see no reason not to search those before we move on."

He seems to want input from others, though, before heading in.

Now that I can see the map, I understand the quandary.

Aarion cautiously moves up to the top of the stairs, while looking for traps. Once reaching the top of the stairs, he takes a better look around.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

If the room is free of threats, Aarion will move up to the red door and inspect it for traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

I apologize for calling them doors, I should have said doorways, as above, all the doors have been ripped out or destroyed to the point where they can not be called doors any longer.

As Aarion rounds the opening on the far end of the room he hears a roar and a training dummy smashes against the wall just next to him. In the courtyard stands another yeti, this one slighlty larger and definitely stronger than the last. In his hands is another training dummy, prepared for launch.

1d20 + 10 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 4 - 2 = 8

Round 1
Talon - Fatigued -2Dex/Str
Ollo -Fatigued -2Dex/Str
Ai
Aarion - Fatigued -2Dex/Str
Narika
Yeti

Everyone Must Pass a DC 13 Will save or be Paralyzed by fear 1 Round, Roll this before your action.

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Aarion begins to feel his muscles become ridged. Out of shear necessity, he mentally fights off the paralyzing ability of the yeti.

"Aye you overgrown carpet! It was me that slayed the smaller carpet back in the hallway! Why don't you throw that stooped dummy at me!" Aarion says as he closely observes the creatures movements. With a trained eye he launches an arrow at the larger yeti.

(Move equivalent action) Study target on the yeti, (Standard action) Attack the yeti with his long bow. (Note) I am once again at work, so I can't access the map. If the yeti happens to be within melee range, Aarion will change his action.

(Attack) MW Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 + 1 - 1 = 20 Using PB shot, Study target, and hoping to catch it flatfooted. If the target is not within 30 foot -1 on the attack and damage. I also applied the -1 to attack and damage from being fatigued.

(Damage) MW Composite Longbow: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + 1 - 1 = 6
(Damage) Sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Will, DC 13: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6; sigh

Talon freezes in place, once again failing to shake off the yeti's scari-osity.

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

"...That was terrible, Aarion. Picoperi would never approve." Ai looks the yeti in the eye. "Snow wonder you're grumpy, it being cold here and whatnot!" She levels her crossbow and pulls the trigger, sending a bolt zipping through the air into the creature's chest. "See! That's how you call on Picoperi's blessing!"

Crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage?: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + (2) = 8
Crit?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Crit Damage?: 1d8 ⇒ 5

I knew I should have used the other Trick on you, Talon. Sorry...