Mylvwara Elberion |
While largely allowing Shi to tell her tale, I can't help but chip in with the odd detail which seems far more significant to me than to anyone else, "...a very unusal design, possibly Azlanti... a particlarly elaborate rendering of the alphabet... perhaps a product of an alien magical process..."
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Whoops, thought I replied to this yet... nuts.
"Thems Azlanti ruins we're standin' over?", cries out Shandar.
Cyrvil, one of the servers, leans and ask, "What else ya get?", his doe-eyed appearance in awe of your adventure so far.
@Deaglan: Amnur points you to the only temple worth knowing, the Shrine of Battle to the west. When you enter, a dwarf in full-plate is gathering a couple of kegs into a cart and is about to pull it out before he sees you. "Blimey, that you Amnur?", he calls out, not paying too much attention to you as he finishes securing the cargo.
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Deaglan |
"Trudd has send me to join this strange fellowship, Amnur and I and some others are exploring the old keep you have here. Amnur was wounded while we were down there and while he is recuperating from his wounds I thought to explore a bit above ground. I had never thought to meet such a fine temple to the Dwarven gods in this place. Will you join me while I pay my respects to Trudd?"
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Deaglan |
"I would gladly like to join you for a beer after I have done my praying. I must say I am curious to your tale how you came to be a priest of Gorum instead of one of the Dwarven lords."
Deaglan hastens to add "Not that I disapprove, I am just curious"
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Varian Amari |
sounds great! enjoy your con!
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Sorry for the delay, needed an extra day to handle some work stuff.
I think I'm going to skip ahead to the amount of time necessary to get everyone recovered then head back down. Even with Mylvwara gone, there's enough firepower to handle the remaining couple of encounters.
Last bit of RP to for Deaglan :)
The dwarf laughs and pats Deaglan on the back. "Heh, felt called here, following the beer at first... but seeing all deez lawless hooligans, figger if I can show 'em the way of Gorum, of fair, respectable combat 'stead of their cowardly banditry, things here would improve." Looking around the outside of town as both leave the temple, he sighs. "It apparently be a slow process."
After a few days of rest, Amnur's strength returns. Mylvwara, meanwhile, received a missive requesting her presence at the Grand Lodge to translate some Azlanti-era tomes with elven origins. She politely leaves the party, missing them almost immediately as she heads down the Sellen River.
The party makes their way back down the passages and returns to the old stone bridge. However, as Amnur steps upon the cold stone, an apparition of a snake-legged creature with a bird's head and man's body appears. It speaks out in a strange language.
In Azlanti, it asks out, "By whose leave do you seek the Enigma Vaults?"
Map updated!
Varian Amari |
linguistics: 1d20 + 7 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 5 = 18 oh poo
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Varian Amari |
Varian, who doesn't speak elven at all, looks to the others for a translation... or can he understand it with a linguistics roll even if it's not on his language list? if so:
linguistics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
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Varian Amari |
Varian wracks his memory for the correct response... and FINALLY the answer comes to him... recalling Mylv giving it correctly before, he tries it again. ""Nhur Athemon"... and hopes that it is still the right answer.
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Whoops, forgot that Lirianne would auto-pass that, too!
"Then you may pass, yet touch nothing, lest you be purged."
The party returns to the great hall. Having explored everything to the north, a doorway to the south remains.
There's also the green crystal fragments to the north as well as all the artifacts in this room, too!
Lirianne the Pistolero |
"Well friends, this dungeon isn't going to explore itself! Let's get to it!" Lirianne will open the door and take a peek inside, eager to get back in the saddle (at least, metaphorically).
perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Shilyn DeSable |
Grinning at Varian's attempt at Elvish, she reaches over to pat him on the shoulder. "S'ok Varian. The language takes a bit of getting used to, but you forgot to roll that 'r'.. you know.. like purrrr," she says making a purring sound not unlike a contented cat.
With a giggle, she moves to follow Lirianne through the door, turning over her shoulder with a quickly spoken, "Ladies and gentlemen, the Elvish have left the building!"
Sorry, couldn't resist.. hehe
Deaglan |
Deaglan has spend some time in the company of the friendly Eldrast, however he is glad to be exploring again. He sighs as he sees the apparition and waits until his friends have dealt with it.
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Lirianne opens the door, wondering what's on the other side.
A sinister statue at the end of the hall greets her, looming in an alcove. The thing is ten feet tall with a human body, but with the head of a deformed, fanged bird and two coiling serpents for legs. The statue clutches a flail in one hand and a large, open book in the other. A pair of double doors flank the room.
Note, this area is exposed already due to the map you found off of the woman whose decaying corpse greets your nose with its pungent aroma.
Lirianne the Pistolero |
"Well that thing looks like something that needed some love from Momma! Uh... which way now?"
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Deaglan |
Deaglan moves south and stops in front of the double doors they have not investigated yet
"Shilyn, would you be so kind to investigate these doors for any harmful contraptions?"
Shilyn DeSable |
Shilyn moves toward the doors near Deaglan and begins giving them a thorough examination..
perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
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The statue is familiar; after some thought, it is the same as the illusionary guardian
Shilyn Will: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 = 22
The eastern set of doors bears nothing of note other than a plaque in Azlanti. Varian can translate this as "Hall of Lesser Enigmas".
The western pair of doors is made of similar heavy darkwood. A plaque above it reads "Entrance to the Menagerie" also written in Azlanti.
Shilyn looks over the doors; while not bearing traps, she hears a pair of haunted voice that try to stick in her head, but she simply shakes it off.
Shilyn DeSable |
Shilyn steps past Lirianne and Deaglan and into the room beyond. She pays careful attention to where she's stepping as she lets her eyes scan the area.
perception roll if needed:
perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
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A1 S: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
A2 S: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
With a mighty harrumph, Lirianne opens the doors!
To the north and south of this chamber are a pair of barred iron doors beyond which empty rooms can be seen. Ahead is another set of wooden double doors.
Shilyn's keen eyes, though, spots a pair of shadowy figures lurking behind the bars.
Those are allips, incorporeal undead formed by the remains of someone driven to madness before death.
Their 'babble' is indecipherable, but can hypnotize those who hear its words. Their touch also causes those hit to be driven to madness as well with enough applications!
A1 Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
A2 Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Amnur Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Deaglan Init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Lirianne Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Orion Init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Shilyn: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Varian: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Init Order (bold = up!)
A1
Deaglan
Orion
Shilyn
A2
Varian
Lirianne
Amnur
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Amnur Will 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Amnur Will 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Deaglan Will 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Deaglan Will 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Lirianne Will 1: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 17
Lirianne Will 2: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14
Orion Will 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
Orion Will 2: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Varian Will 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Varian Will 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
A1 duration: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5
A2 duration: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
Amnur, Deaglan, Orion, and Varian are fascinated for 5 rounds! Lirianne is fascinated for 3 rounds. Shilyn happened to make both of her saves prior and is clear :)
One of the ghostly figures moves up and tries to strike at Lirianne, freeing her from the effect!
A1 touch @ Lirianne: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Wisdom damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Amnur Will 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Deaglan Will 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Orion Will 1: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11
Varian Will 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Lirianne's head throbs from the pain of the maddening headache; Amnur and Deaglan snap out of their daze as the shadowy creature in front of them!
Init Order (bold = up!)
A1
Deaglan
Orion (fascinated)
Shilyn
A2
Varian (fascinated)
Lirianne (3 Wisdom damage)
Amnur
Deaglan |
Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
"Try to hit them with magic weapons! Normal weapons won't do anything to them! A wand of healing also does wonders against them."
Deaglan touches his holy symbol and channels energy to harm, while getting his wand of cure light wounds out of his bandolier.
A1, DC10: 1d6 ⇒ 4
A2, DC10: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Shilyn DeSable |
Cursing herself for not drawing her rapier before stepping into the room, Shilyn's eyes darken as she mutters a few words, sending a bolt of energy which oddly enough, is almost the same hue as the shadowy figure it flies toward..
ranged touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
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A1 Will: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 2 = 13
A2 Will: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11
Both undead resist the blast of holy energy!
Shilyn ASF: 1d100 ⇒ 68
While Shilyn's spell is successfully cast, her aim leaves much to be desired and it misses the apparition! Orion just stares off, ignoring the action around him.
The other allip floats through the bars and strikes at Deaglan!
A2 touch @ Deaglan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Wisdom damage on hit: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Orion Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Varian Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
While Orion is still in his fascinated daze, Varian snaps out as Deaglan manages to dodge the ghostly hand coming at him! Whew!
Init Order (bold = up!)
A1 (2 damage)
Deaglan
Orion (fascinated)
Shilyn
A2 (1 damage)
Varian
Lirianne (3 Wisdom damage)
Amnur
Shilyn DeSable |
Ugh, thanks for the ASF.. I knew I was forgetting something.. that'll learn me to hurry up and sub before heading out the door to work. :)
Varian Amari |
Varian creates a lucerne hammer and casts magic weapon on it. If the creature moves out of a threatened square near him, such as one might do if it attacked him, or perhaps someone adjacent to him, he will take an aoo.
to hit, aoo: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26
dmg if hits: 1d12 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11
to hit, aoo, confirm: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 = 25
dmg if hits: 1d12 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11
Varian Amari |
it doesn't say that in the rules... that was 3.5 I think. scroll down to incorporeal
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Varian Amari |
I can always hope!
Lirianne the Pistolero |
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/monsters/creatureTypes.html#incorporeal- subtype
I do have issues with the Paizo consolidates (or doesn't) rules. Some of it is heritage from 3.5, but it's no excuse really. They really need to clean things up. Don't ask me about grappling; it makes me a little ragey
Varian Amari |
that's weird... which one is correct? or both?
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And I am full of fail this PbP... thanks for the reminder!
Amnur waddles up and with charging his fist with positive energy yells, "Holy Roanoooooock!" and tries to shove the light-powered fist into one of the allips.
Amnur touch @ A1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
LoH damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
His touch connects, further disrupting the undead!
The allip then moves to Amnur and tries to drive him to insanity.
A1 touch @ Amnur: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Wisdom damage on hit: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Orion Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
However, dwarves seem to be immune to their affects as Amnur narrowly dodges he bad touch!
Init Order (bold = up!)
A1 (7 damage)
Deaglan
Orion (fascinated)
Shilyn
A2 (1 damage)
Varian
Lirianne (3 Wisdom damage)
Amnur
Deaglan |
Deaglan tries to touch the creature to his left with his wand
Touch Attack A1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Cure Light Wounds, DC11: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Shilyn DeSable |
SHilyn's eyes take on a strange appearance as they turn totally black. Pulling out her rapier, she moves to engage the shadowy creature that is attacking Amnur, hoping her enchanted blade will work better than her casting.
attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Not sure if she can flank these things.. but just in case
if flanked: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7
She mutters something about shadows followed by a few choice words in Elvish as her blade misses its mark.