Ravenor notices that the Gillman pays particular attention to Ziggy during this interaction. After spending some time interacting with the Gillman he seems to shift his attitude after Gillii and Wisp work together to charm him. The gillamn breaks his silence "My name is Uri, you have entered a site sacred to the gillmen. It was once sacred to Aroden, the dead god of humanity, as well, but
over the past century, the carvings in the nearby roomhave weathered and melted, and soon Aroden’s influence will have faded completely."
Male Wayang Aerokineticist 4 | 34/39 HP {8 NL}; AC 18(T:15/ F:15) F+8/R+7/W+1 ; Init +5; Perception +9 (darkvision 60 ft.) | 20% (or better) miss chance from physical ranged attacks
"We are tasked with finding, collecting and keeping knowledge. We would be honored if you would explain these carvings to us. We can take rubbings so that no one will forget this place or its importance."
Male Dwarf Cleric 1 | AC 20/12/16 | HP 10/10 | F +5, R +4, W +6 (+3 vs. poison, spells, and SLAs) | CMB +0, CMD 12 (+4 vs Bull Rush and Trip) | Init +2 | Perc +8
"What is a shrine to Aroden doing out in the middle of nowhere?" Constantine queries. "One would think something like this would be in Absalom, or some city at least."
Male Human Pistolero 1 / Rogue 1 / Preacher 3 (HP: 40/40 | AC:22 (24 vs evil creatures) T:15 FF:18 | CMB:+3 CMD:17 | Saves F:+7 R:+9 W:+6 (+2 bonus for all vs evil creatures) | Init:+10 | Per:+12 | Speed 30ft) 5.2
"Times change and ancient hubs can become forgotten ruins, friend dwarf. If this is a shrine, then the carvings and this city must have some connection. Mayhaps it be some teachings or rituals? Regardless, one must show due reverence and respect to the gods, even those no longer with us."
Ravenor kneels in front of the shrine, evoking the sign of Desna and closes his eyes in reverent silence for a moment before getting up.
Ravenor returns his attention to the gillman "Uri, may I ask if you are alone here. May I know if there are other gillman or creatures who inhabit or pass through these caves?
Shifting uncomfortably as he's being stared at, Ziggy steps up keeping eye contact. "Might I ask as to why I had your attention? I don't know what your intentions are, which is why I kept my hand near my blade, as a precaution. I apologize if any offence was made."
The Gillman addresses Ravenor "Many have come before me and many are sure to come after. Some have returned with clarity of mind" He says glancing again at Ziggy "And some have perished, never to return, leaving only traces of their passing behind." He continues "Arden is an ancient god who met his end. As all do at some time I'm sure. Why even the passages of these caves, there are remnants of those that have perished, some perhaps even remaining still here."
Male Human Pistolero 1 / Rogue 1 / Preacher 3 (HP: 40/40 | AC:22 (24 vs evil creatures) T:15 FF:18 | CMB:+3 CMD:17 | Saves F:+7 R:+9 W:+6 (+2 bonus for all vs evil creatures) | Init:+10 | Per:+12 | Speed 30ft) 5.2
Ravenor nods at the Gillman's words "My thanks Uri." He turns to the others, "Based on Uri's words, I believe there may be others in these caves as well. We should seek them out as well to ensure that these caves are thoroughly explored."
Female Human Chaokineticist 1 | HP 15/15 (0) | Burn 0 | AC 15, T 13 , FF 12 | F +6, R +5, W +3 | Init +3 | Perc +5 | Soul Drinker 1/1
Aoife nods at the gillman's words. "Truth. The void consumes, as is its nature, and all things perish in their time. Even the gods will eventually succumb to its hunger. When I belonged to the Harbingers they sought to resurrect Aroden, failing to understand the futility of their goal." Aoife points at the carvings on the wall. "Do those murals have anything to do with your people's rites?"
"Communication seems at a standstill, perhaps further exploration would be in order now?" Gillii says/asks with a little shrug and a wave of his fin-like ears.
Male Wayang Aerokineticist 4 | 34/39 HP {8 NL}; AC 18(T:15/ F:15) F+8/R+7/W+1 ; Init +5; Perception +9 (darkvision 60 ft.) | 20% (or better) miss chance from physical ranged attacks
As good as any other.
"Would you like me to scout ahead? I cannot disable any traps, but I can see without light and ...blend into the darkness well. I am just as willing to stay together if we deem that to be the safest course of action."
Male Dwarf Cleric 1 | AC 20/12/16 | HP 10/10 | F +5, R +4, W +6 (+3 vs. poison, spells, and SLAs) | CMB +0, CMD 12 (+4 vs Bull Rush and Trip) | Init +2 | Perc +8
"Best to stick together," Constantine says, drawing and loading his crossbow. "We'll see 'em coming eventually, and until then, we should remain as safe as possible."
"Aye, sticking close would probably be safest. Then again, I can't see in the dark without a torch, which means I can't use my sword," the large man sighs slightly as he keeps his hand on the hilt of the dagger at his belt.
Male Dwarf Cleric 1 | AC 20/12/16 | HP 10/10 | F +5, R +4, W +6 (+3 vs. poison, spells, and SLAs) | CMB +0, CMD 12 (+4 vs Bull Rush and Trip) | Init +2 | Perc +8
"I believe I can be of assistance in that regard. Lorthos!"
Constantine mutters a prayer to Abadar, touching Ziggy's sword and making it shine with light.
The cave’s damp air becomes increasingly stale as the group continue down through this tunnel, and as they approach this area, the stench of decay grows increasingly evident. The passage turns to the east and opens into a small cavern littered with bits of broken glass, rotting pieces of paper, and other unusable detritus. The body of a male dhampir lies facedown toward the back of the cavern. As the light on Ziggy's sword washes into the cavern, the group notices that there are creatures that are standing around this corpse. Out of the darkness, Ziggy finds himself set upon by some monsters. Two attack him immediately with one tearing at him with it's claw.
Round 1
Red
Green
Ziggy (-4)
Gillii
Ravenor
Blue
Wisp
Yellow
Constantine
Aoife
Male Human Pistolero 1 / Rogue 1 / Preacher 3 (HP: 40/40 | AC:22 (24 vs evil creatures) T:15 FF:18 | CMB:+3 CMD:17 | Saves F:+7 R:+9 W:+6 (+2 bonus for all vs evil creatures) | Init:+10 | Per:+12 | Speed 30ft) 5.2
Seeing the cramped environment, Ravenor moves forward upon seeing the undead abominations "By Desna's light, return to your eternal rest!" He manuevers past a skeleton to put his back to the cave wall and lashes out at the skeleton with his longsword.
Ziggy swings his blade at the blue zombie with his large blade as he shouts out, "This is a choke point but I can't hold them all off! Go for the flank!"
You still get your flank, and one zombie is down probably.
Ziggy swings his sword at the creature, but misses and hits the wall. Gillii starts some kind of bardic performance, and looks at the creatures. He doesn't know much, but figures that since they look like a walking skeleton, that's probably what they are.
Ravenor I need to know how you are planning to path. From what I can see you are attempting to go through the red skeleton's space?
Ravenor tries to use his acrobatics skill to tumble through and around the red skeleton. Unfortunately, the skeleton senses the move and attacks him. In doing so, the blue skeleton seeing an opening also takes a swing.
Because you failed your check you took AoO from both the skeletons. Since you were moving through an enemy you get bounced back to the last legal square that you could have been. You lose the move action, but you still have another action that you can take.
Round 1
Red
Green
Ziggy (-4)
Gillii
Ravenor (-6)
Blue
Wisp
Yellow
Constantine
Aoife
Male Human Pistolero 1 / Rogue 1 / Preacher 3 (HP: 40/40 | AC:22 (24 vs evil creatures) T:15 FF:18 | CMB:+3 CMD:17 | Saves F:+7 R:+9 W:+6 (+2 bonus for all vs evil creatures) | Init:+10 | Per:+12 | Speed 30ft) 5.2
Poop. This is what I get for not reading the AoO and acrobatics more thoroughly
Ravenor, stymied in his attempt to cross the cave and with cave pssage to narrow to squeeze with his companions, falls back and readies his pistol to fire at the first skeleton he sees instead.
ready action to fire at the first skeleton in range. I'm not sure if I have line of sight on the blue/red skeleton? If I do for both I'll pick the red one. attack Touch AC:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 pistol:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
You sure do. Diagonal from bottom corner of your box to the far bad gives you LOS. You'll take a penalty for firing into cover (unless you have the feats) but I'm pretty sure that your nat 20 will hit.
Ravenor shakes off his acrobatics attempt and fires his pistol at the blue skeleton. The bullet finds it's mark, and the creature collapses.
Round 1
Red
Green
Ziggy (-4)
Gillii
Ravenor (-6)
Blue (dead)
Wisp
Yellow
Constantine
Aoife
Male Dwarf Cleric 1 | AC 20/12/16 | HP 10/10 | F +5, R +4, W +6 (+3 vs. poison, spells, and SLAs) | CMB +0, CMD 12 (+4 vs Bull Rush and Trip) | Init +2 | Perc +8
"I don't believe anyone else here fights hand-to-hand, Ziggy!" Constantine yells over the racket of combat. "We will thusly make you better equipped for the task! Praetos! The dwarf quickly touches Ziggy's back, causing a flickering energy field to surround him.
Casting Shield of Faith on Ziggy, +2 deflection bonus.
Ziggy fends off the blows the best he can, but one gets through, and the culmination of all of the claws seem to take their toll, as Ziggy collapses to the ground unconscious.
Round 2
Red
Green
Ziggy (-15) (Shield of Faith 10 Rounds) (-2 Bleeding, Unconscious)
Gillii
Ravenor (-6)
Wisp
Yellow
Constantine
Aoife
Male Human Pistolero 1 / Rogue 1 / Preacher 3 (HP: 40/40 | AC:22 (24 vs evil creatures) T:15 FF:18 | CMB:+3 CMD:17 | Saves F:+7 R:+9 W:+6 (+2 bonus for all vs evil creatures) | Init:+10 | Per:+12 | Speed 30ft) 5.2
"Hang on comrade! Ravenor cries upon seeing Ziggy succumb to his wounds. He reloads and fires another shot at the approaching skeletons, bolstered by Gillii's song
Targeting the yellow skeleton, expending one grit point to use gunslinger deed Up Close and Deadly
Male Wayang Aerokineticist 4 | 34/39 HP {8 NL}; AC 18(T:15/ F:15) F+8/R+7/W+1 ; Init +5; Perception +9 (darkvision 60 ft.) | 20% (or better) miss chance from physical ranged attacks
"Well, if we are not going to fall back, we had better dish out as much damage as we can!" With that, the wayang steps up into the gap and launches a blast of solidified air at one of the skeletal warriors.
Quick favor for the two of you and the rest of the party. Can you be sure to tell me the type of damage in your posts, and also what you are targeting against? Ravenor, this is especially to you, because you may be targeting touch ac?
Ravenor quickly reloads, and fires at one of the skeletons, the bullet ripping apart the bones. Seeing that skeleton drop, Wisp calls in a blast of air at the skeleton. The skeleton is caught up in the blast and smashes against the rocks causing it's bones to rip apart.
Round 2
Red
Ziggy (-15) (Shield of Faith 10 Rounds) (-2 Stabilized, Unconscious)
Gillii
Ravenor (-6)
Wisp
Constantine
Aoife
Male Dwarf Cleric 1 | AC 20/12/16 | HP 10/10 | F +5, R +4, W +6 (+3 vs. poison, spells, and SLAs) | CMB +0, CMD 12 (+4 vs Bull Rush and Trip) | Init +2 | Perc +8
"Back, fiend!" Constantine exclaims, holding a golden key on a necklace in front of him. A wave of white energy flows forth, intent of ripping apart the skeleton.
Constantine channels positive energy at the skeleton. He expects it to fall, however at the end of the channel the skeleton is still standing. Will Save:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10. The skeleton steps forward over the body of Ziggy, and attacks the cleric.
