Mists of Mwangi Table 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Baerlie

Pooka chuckles at Sun's comment. I thought things were supposed to get better with age, right?

With that, he reaches up towards the handle on the door and swings it open, then grabs his lance and spurs Luna gently forward into the room, just enough to let others enter behind him.

Whatever threat lies behind this door, we will be prepared to charge like we were born to do...

Right Luna? Good girl... Pooka whispers to his dog as though she heard every thought in his mind. He scratches behind her ear as they scan the new room from floor to ceiling.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

These public restrooms seem to be for the use of visiting clientele. Several stalls are here and a huge cesspool below collects the offal. Mad laughter echoes in this cramped stone chamber. The stench of sewage battles the cold of the mist, but through the haze can be seen smears of blood across the floor, walls, and ceiling, as well as the doors of several stalls.

Maldroog, one of the museum’s watchmen, wallows here, quite insane thanks to the Tik Taan’s influence. He is not alone. The mists have also attracted a fearsome sewer monster, a speckled viper, now a homicidal monster.

Round 1
Aramil
Aldenharn
Viper
Pooka
Zac
Maldroog
Insidion
Sun

The rest of you is close to the door, you don't need to cross the exhibition room.

I'll wait to post again until the Viper acts...

Aramil moves into the room and takes a preemptive strike on the crazed madman.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Confirm Crit.: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 2d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 8) + 2 + (5) = 17

Pooka watches in horror as Aramil confuses his targets entering the room...

No Aramil! The viper next to him!!!

Edit-Not sure if we are supposed to attack him or not, just playing my character as the bleeding heart trying to make sure people don't die unnecessarily... :)

Zac will take a double move to get within melee of it going around the spaces that provoke Aoo as he has just enough movement to get to where he is now.

Please keep in mind this is after the viper goes, so when it comes the vipers turn, Zac would not have been in melee reach.

I think we are back to waiting on Aldenharn, and we might be up to 2 full weeks that he hasn't posted...

On Sun's turn, he will try to sling the viper.

sling attack: 1d20 - 4 + 3 ⇒ (7) - 4 + 3 = 6

No, you were back to waiting on the GM doing the viper's turn...

Aramil cuts a deep wound in the man's chest. Aldenharn moves into the room.

The viper takes a step forward 5ft step and tries to bite Pooka.
Bite Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 Damage + Poison: 1d2 - 3 ⇒ (2) - 3 = -1
DC9 Fort save

Round 1
Aramil
Aldenharn
Viper
Pooka
Zac
Maldroog -17HP
Insidion
Sun

Insidion sneers as he attacks the viper. It seems this transformation has been all too fun for him.

MW Greatsword power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 = 21 for damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 2) + 8 = 16

Pooka grunts at the venomous bite of the viper as its fangs sink in.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

He then spurs Luna to the side, and lunges at the Viper with his Lance.

Die fiend!

Attack w/Lance: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 for Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Purposely did not take flanking bonuses as technically Zac wouldn't have moved into position before I made my move and attack, Zac should get the bonus though now that I am in place, as well as Insidion.

Insidion already killed the viper so I let Pooka and Luna attack the human.

Insidion, Pooka and Luna attack and hit the targets as hard as they can. Insidion smashes the viper to goo while Pooka's lance pierces the man. He falls over, but he's still breathing. You can see the mist escape his throat and he changes back to normal.

Combat over

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Sun will rush over to the fallen man's side and cast Stabilize to make sure he doesn't go over the edge.

"Maldroog, the mist has left you. Rest easy friend." Sun says to the fallen guard, seeing if the man responds to ask more questions

Pooka breaths a sigh of relief, worried for a moment that his weapon had potentially killed an innocent man.

We should get these men out of this building to ensure they stay safe, and the mist doesn't re-take them. And we should get out of this room, it's filthy. I don't envy the poor soul who has to clean this up...

Pooka exhorts his companions to help him move all of the museum workers they have encountered so far outside of the building for their own safety before moving to the office room. He waits patiently to make sure the group is ready before swinging the door open, ready to face whatever evil lies behind the door.

Sun helps get Maldroog out of the building assuming he does not regain consciousness and prepares to enter the next room.

Yeah, I kind of forgot to double check the order, as I didn't see the viper was before me, but I had already moved my characters and forgot where he was originally, which is why I had to do an edit using out of character thing stating that was his move after the viper.

anyway, Zac moves behind sun.

Zac opens a few crates, he also wonders if a person can fit inside.

Zac finds only more exhibits and dusty ancient pots and jars.

Zac rubs the ancient pots to see if they work like genie lamps.

:D

Zac sneezes because of the dust, but no genie escapes the lamp.

Insidion stalks toward the hallway and looks to the east...something is calling him.

After moving the last of the workers outside, Aramil looks down the hall and says "It appears that we have but one door left. Let's hope the curator is behind it and still alive.".
He then moves up to it to check for traps and listen to hear what's on the other side.Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Sun will, after looking around and seeing nothing in the empty room, proceed with Insidion to the last remaining room.

Upon discovering the storage room and the little it has to offer, Pooka follows his companions to the final room. He waits patiently while Aramil listens for what is on the other side of the door, listening intently himself.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

If nothing is heard or noticed, Pooka will open the door and carefully advance into the room.

zac catches up to the others.

Above the door you can see a banner reading "North Exhibit Hall". Aramil hears some movement in the room. It sounds like a lot of feet running around and monkeys screaming.

Last room gentlemen, let us see if we can finally determine the root of this... evil...

Pooka swings the final door open and confidently strides in, lance at the ready for whatever might jump out of the shadows. He holds the torch he had lit before entering the building in front of him in case the room is poorly lit when he enters.

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

In this room the Blakros Museum shows off its finest collections. Mock vines cling to the walls and hang from the fifty-foot-high domed ceiling, and huts of grass are strewn about the open area. At the center of this sprawling chamber, a miniature replica of a traditional Mwangi ziggurat rises out of the mist to a height of nearly twenty feet. At the top of the ziggurat, a rail-thin elven gentleman is strapped to an altar, his bare chest painted with strange sigils and monkey paw-shaped blots of paint.

The Tik Taan hold court here, served by a band of savage primates (escaped from all over Absalom) snarling, spitting, and cavorting madly about the ziggurat. Nearly 20 apes, baboons, and other monkeys revel here, but a terrifying howl shatters the revelry after you arrive and the primates scatter into the mists, making way for their champion, a large ape named Da’Tunga. On the other side of the room, between the monkeys Pooka can see a small wooden idol moving. A Tik Taan idol.

Round 1
Zac
Da'Tunga
Aramil
Sun
Tik Taan Idol
Insidion
Pooka
Aldenharn

Zac bullrushes it cmb: 4 + 1d20 ⇒ 4 + (12) = 16 wherever it is, not marked on map

Pooka stops short entering the room, and Luna reels back on her hind legs as the monkeys scatter, and Da'Tunga emerges from the masses. He squares to face off against the beast, and notices the Tik Taan doll moving, seemingly of its own volition.

There! In the back! The source of all this monkey madness! Destroy that idol!

Sorry, fixed the map now. Do you want to bullrush the idol or the gorilla?

the idol, hypothetically speaking it weighs less so it is easier to bull rush.

Zac kicks the idol away. you can push it 2 squares I think, the Idol has a CMD of 4

The big ape slams Pooka with his two fists but fails to hit him.
Slam 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Slam 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Round 1
Zac
Da'Tunga
Aramil
Sun
Tik Taan Idol
Insidion
Pooka
Aldenharn

Zac would have pushed it into the wall and since it was only 1 square away from the wall, it would probably take damage as it slams into the wall.

Aramil moves into the room and swings at the beast.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Since Pooka carries a lance, which has reach, Da'Tunga moved through a threatened square, allowing an attack of opportunity.

Pooka sets his jaw as he sees the massive ape move toward him. Seeing a quick opening as the ape closes, he takes a stab with his long lance.

Attack of Opportunity: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 for Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Alright king fleabag, let's dance! Pooka deftly dodges the first wild swings of the angry animal.

**Edit** I will wait a little bit to post my regular action, to see what the others do. I am hoping I can find a way to get an actual ride by attack charge action in. If not this round, then at least next round...

I could not find rules for bullrushing opponents into walls. The idol's size is diminutive so if there are no rules for that I would say it's a 1d6 lethal damage it takes for being slammed into the wall. If there are rules, please tell me :)

waiting for Sun's action before continuing

Pooka and Luna take their chance to harm the big ape before he gets too close. Pooka stabs the lance into the ape's chest.

Aramil swings at the beast, cutting a deep wound into it's arm.

Round 1
Zac
Da'Tunga -17HP
Aramil
Sun
Tik Taan Idol -?HP
Insidion
Pooka
Aldenharn

Sun, seeing the big beast as the bigger threat, steps into the room and launches an arc of lightning at it. Sorry friend, but it looks like you are beyond my help!

Lightning arc touch attack hit: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 3 - 4 = 14
lightning arc damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Sun's ligning arc stresses the beast and the beast falls over. You can feel the ground shaking as it hits the floor.

The cracked idol tries to bite Zac.
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 Damage: 1d2 - 4 ⇒ (1) - 4 = -3

Round 1
Zac
Da'Tunga disabled
Aramil
Sun
Tik Taan Idol -?HP
Insidion
Pooka
Aldenharn

Huzza! Pooka shouts as Sun's arc brings the beast down. Bring down this evil trinket and you may yet save this beast Sun!

Pooka moves quickly behind Zac and lunges at the idol over the fighter's shoulder.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 for damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

does the idol have a special ability or is damage a min of 1 if it hits, because it doesn't make sense, it can never hurt anyone, unless on a crit which is 2d2-2

it is my understanding that a successful hit is always a minimum of 1 damage.

As far as I know damage is always min. 1 if it is a hit. According to the script it does not have any special abilities (except some spels). But don't forget your 1d6 for crushing it against the wall.

damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
[ooc]also if I remember correctly it works like a fall, 1d6 for every square it would have gone beyond the wall and and in this case just 1d6. first is nonlethal and other is just basic 1d6 for each additional[/coo]

I see, thanks for the explanation.

Pooka pokes the idol with his lance. The cracks in the wood get bigger and bigger.

Round 1
Zac
Da'Tunga disabled
Aramil
Sun
Tik Taan Idol -8HP
Insidion
Pooka
Aldenharn

And don't forget to send me your PFS # and day job rolls in the discussion thread so I can start to prepare the chronicles.

Now is your chance, Insidion! Complete your transformation! Drink deeply of the mists. Rage! Destroy! Give in completely!

no...

Insidion throws his head back in barbaric fury. His muscles bulge as he hefts his greatsword over his head like a child's plaything.

He rushes into the great ape blocking his way, completely out of control.

"RAAArrrAAAGH!!!"

Raging! and charging!

MW Greatsword power attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 23 for damage: 2d6 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 9 + 3 = 17

In his rage Insidion smashes the wooden idol into hundreds of small splinters. Combat over

Seconds after that the mist disappears from everywhere and the smaller monkeys run around like crazy heading for the main entrance and jumping through the windows. They flee. You can see Insidion returning to his original shape and behavior.

In the middle of the room you see an elf strapped to the altar in the middle of the room. DC12 Climb check to climb up, straps have hardness 2 and 5hp "What happened? Why am I strapped to the altar? Did you do this?" he asks.

Sun, taking a deep breath of non-tainted air, will check on the fallen ape, casting stabilize if needed.

"I doubt I can make it up there, these old bones are not what they used to be. I'll tend to the fallen ape and make sure he cannot cause us any more trouble." Sun says, bending down to the ape.

heal check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

That done Sun will find some loose wines and tie up the ape to make sure when it comes around it cannot cause any more chaos.

Once that is done, Sun tries to climb up to reach to strapped elf where is companions should be by then.

climb check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

After a few minutes of struggle and getting tangled in the vines, however, he gives up having made absolutely no progress.