[AP] The Shackled City Adventure Path by GM Rutseg (Inactive)

Game Master Balacertar

Chapter 12 - ASYLUM

Cauldron map
Redgorge map
Current map

Campaign Index / Campaign diary
Loot sheet
Old loot sheet (Maxim)

Redgorge crafting possibilities
Skie's catalog (20% discounted)

Group Stealth (passive): -5 (Kikinnin)
Group Stealth (active): 5 (Kikinnin)
Group Perception: 27 (Marigold)
Group Sense motives: 30 (Marigold)
Group Spellcraft: 24 (Maxim)
Group Appraise: 23 (Maxim)


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HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3

Round 4

As Drakthar attempts to back away from the advancing group, Marigold also offers JJ a guiding hand as she continues to gesture wildly at the bugbear's knees. She had no idea why no one else seemed to see the wisdom in disabling an enemy's legs - doing so would seem likely to make other places, like the head, much easier to hit.

She then pulls a small bag out of her pack...and watches for an opening.

Standard to get JJ with Guidance, then a move action to pull out a tanglefoot bag.


M HP 101/101 | AC 23, touch 11, flat-footed 22 | Fort +13, Ref +7, Will +15 | Init +1, Perception +7, Stealth -2 | speed 30' | Channel Positive Energy 7/7 (6d6 ) | Inspiring Word 8/8 (+2 / 6 round) | Agile Feet 8/8 |Cleric Spells (0 -4/4, 1st -7/7, 2nd-6/6, 3rd-6/6, 4th-5/5, 5th-5/5, 6th-3/3)

Round 4
"Vampire wannabe" Ryan retorts to the cleric comment "Ready to dance now.?." Those hearing the comment might wonder if Ryan is directing the comment towards the vampire or himself.

+1 Silvered Light Mace w/Bless, Flank, and Guidance: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 25
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Round 5 if needed:

Continuing the attack...

+1 Silvered Light Mace w/Bless&Flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4


Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))

JJ follows up the vampire, now slightly concerned at the ineffective nature of his attacks. Once more he tries to bring both weapons into play, hoping that the bugbear won't be able to avoid both at the same time...

short swrod,bless, guidance, TWF: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 19
mace,bless,TWF: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 21
sword damage, silver: 1d6 - 1 + 3 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 3 = 3
mace damage, silver: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Though if a 23 missed last round...


Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision

Round 4

Status:

AC = 22
HP = 34/34
Weapon Equipped[b] = +1 Silver Dagger
[b]Condition(s)
= Blessed
Combat Mods = +1 to Att(Bless), +1 to Att and Dam(Beast Hunter Campaign Trait v Undead), Flank?

Kikinnin finally, finally, gets his arm back, with a weapon known to white-beards to injure a fanged foe like this. He watches JJ circle the creature, hoping the undead will drop its guard long enough for a good dig. He still can't believe its speed, but Far was on point when it came to throwing the weapon where the creature's center mass stood.

+1 Silver Dagger, Flank?: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 25 for 1d4 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 5 damage

From the map, it's unclear if Kikinnin's got flank, so subtract 2 from his Attack Roll, should he be unable to 5' step into flank based on the terrain.


Male Human Sorcerer (inactive)

Since things are rather crowded in front of him, Juraan moves up and casts a Resistance cantrip on Ryan.

(+1 to saves for a minute)


Iron Gods: Iron maps;

Maxim drinks a potion and starts moving more swiftly. He then readies a silvered shot in the gun.

Marigold touches JJ with guidance and prepares a bag.

Ryan fails to get a flank and his good swing at the creature fails to take him but goes close.

JJ attacks are good, but Drakthar moves very fast, in an unnatural way, and avoids his blades to hit him.

Kikinnin side steps and sets a flank with JJ. The silvered magic dagger goes through the hard flesh and burns inside the undead that shrieks with pain.

Juraan closes up to Ryan and touches the cleric providing him with improved resistance.

Drakthar keeps in his attempts to destroy the cleric with his mace while most of the damage dealt to him quickly heals up.
mwk Morningstar (1-handed): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
B damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Slam: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
B damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
The morningstar connects on Ryan's head dealing a lot of damage to him.

Drakthar steps back again, smiling at the sight of blood.

Drakthar: 5 damage
Everybody: Bless 3 min (+1 attack +1 vs fear)
JJ: 18/28 hp, prot. from evil 3 min
Ryan: 5/26 hp, prot. from evil 3 min, resistance 1 min (prerolled a r5 attack)
Kikinnin: 34/34 hp
Marigold: 29/29 hp
Juraan: mage armor 1 min
Maxim: 16/18 hp, mage armor 1 min
Round 5: Drakthar, Marigold, JJ, Ryan, Kikinnin, Juraan, Maxim


Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))

Seeing how fast the vampire is, JJ starts to get desperate. Darkthar steps away, and JJ quickly zig-zag's back into a flanking position with Klikkin. He doesn't have time to bring the mace into play, but that just means his slice with the sword is more focused..

attack, flank, bless: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 17
silver damage: 1d6 - 1 + 3 ⇒ (1) - 1 + 3 = 3

Or maybe its just desperate and off target!


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HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3

Round 5

For a moment, Marigold agonizes over what to do. Ryan was terribly injured and Drakthar seemed oddly fixated on him. But everyone seemed to be having a difficult time even striking the creature, even Kikinnin who rarely missed with a blow.

Sarenrae and anyone else if you're listening, please let this work!

Her decision made, she steps over the body of Chorlyndyr and heaves the tanglefoot bag at the bugbear.

Tanglefoot Bag (Ranged Touch; Bless, Into Melee): 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 5

Marigold moves forward two spaces and throws the tanglefoot bag. Ughhh, what a roll.


Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision

Round 5

Status:

AC = 22
HP = 34/34
Weapon Equipped = +1 Silver Dagger (Magic Weapon)
Condition(s) = Bless

Kikinnin pulls his dagger back, satisfied at first with the bale of the beast, but it's short-lived, as his dagger rip closes while he inspects the vampire's side.

"The damned thing healed itself! If it's got some black god's attention, and it can seal its bleeds, even against a treated blade, I think we're done here. We need to retreat, and bring the church in to purge this evil!"

Nonetheless, for however useless it will be, the black-beard strikes out, waiting for the others to fully understand the creature, and the futility of fighting it.

+1 Silver Dagger: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 14 for 1d4 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 5 damage


Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
DC5 Knowledge Local check:
Known as "Garthûn's Gun" in Cauldron.
Key Skills:
+30 Disable Device; +23 Know (Arcana), Spellcraft; +22 Stealth; +21 Appraise; +20 Know (Planes); +16 Craft (Alchemy), Escape Artist; +15 Know (Local), Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand; +14 Know (Dungeon)

Round 6 - Buffs: Mage Armour (+4AC) & Bless (+1 attacks, +1 saves vs fears), Cat's Grace (+4 DEX: +2 AC, +2 Finesse & Ranged Attacks & +2 Reflex Saves)

His initial line of fire stymied by his comrades, Maxim scowls then shifts past Juraan to get a better vantage at their vampyr foe (Move Action).

The gun-mage then levels his pistol at Drakthar; charging the pistol with a smidgen of magical energy (Arcane Strike - Swift Action) before pulling the trigger (Standard Action):

Ranged Touch (into Melee): Pistol+Bless: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 - 4 = 9

Damage: Silvered Alchemical Pistol Cartridge+Arcane Strike: 1d8 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 - 1 = 4 (treated as Silver & Magic for overcoming DR)

"Aw Skit."


Iron Gods: Iron maps;

Ryan's attack goes far from the swiftly moving Drakthar.

JJ moves to set a flank again at the creature, but his attack is also to short for the quick vampire.

Marigold sends a tanglefoot bag to the bugbears feet, but it sprawls its content a bit earlier when it hits a rock in the ground.

Kikinnin moves the dagger with a bit of difficulty, not used to the small shape of the weapon, and it fails to hit the foe.

Maxim shots a new bullet, but it goes to high and hits only the ceiling of the natural cavern.

Drakthar attacks once more at Ryan, both with morningstar and hand while his injuries totally disappear.
mwk Morningstar (1-handed): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
B damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Slam: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
B damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
2 negative levels drain
Ryan stops the morningstar with his shield, but the hand takes him from the neck. The contact is mortally cold, Ryan's veins become blue very fast, his face skinnier. The cleric finally falls to the ground, while Drakthar seems to invigorate with the absorbed energy.

The bugbear looks at the fallen man satisfied, "Pesky god followers" he then steps to the side covering behind Kikinnin.

Drakthar: +10 temporary hit points, 0 damage
Everybody: Bless 3 min (+1 attack +1 vs fear)
JJ: 18/28 hp, prot. from evil 3 min
Ryan: -12/16 hp, prot. from evil 3 min, resistance 1 min, -2 levels drain, unconscious, dying
Kikinnin: 34/34 hp
Marigold: 29/29 hp
Juraan: mage armor 1 min
Maxim: 16/18 hp, mage armor 1 min
Round 6: Drakthar, Marigold, JJ, Ryan, Kikinnin, Juraan (x2), Maxim


Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
DC5 Knowledge Local check:
Known as "Garthûn's Gun" in Cauldron.
Key Skills:
+30 Disable Device; +23 Know (Arcana), Spellcraft; +22 Stealth; +21 Appraise; +20 Know (Planes); +16 Craft (Alchemy), Escape Artist; +15 Know (Local), Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand; +14 Know (Dungeon)

Posting my Round 7 actions as you lot are typically busy bees overnight :)

Round 7 - Buffs: Mage Armour (+4AC) & Bless (+1 attacks, +1 saves vs fears), Cat's Grace (+4 DEX: +2 AC, +2 Finesse & Ranged Attacks & +2 Reflex Saves)

As Ryan drops, the gravity of the situation becomes clearer - this fell creature was too powerful, too resilient even for their collective.

"Gods be damned! We need to drop this fanger NOW!"

The gun-mage reloads with an alchemical silver cartridge (Move Action), before levelling his pistol and enchanting it once more (Arcane Strike - Swift Action)

With as clear a line as he can muster the dwur pulls the trigger;

Ranged Touch (into Melee): Pistol+Bless: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 - 4 = 19

Damage: Silvered Alchemical Pistol Cartridge+Arcane Strike: 1d8 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 - 1 = 6 (treated as Silver & Magic for overcoming DR)


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Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision

Round 6

Status:

AC = 22
HP = 34/34
Weapon Equipped = +1 Silver Dagger (Magic Weapon)
Condition(s) = Blessed

Kikinnin weighs the direness of the situation. With Ryan down, Kikinnin points his measly dagger to the fallen silver mace. "JJ, you need to pick up that weapon, and swing it hard. Your cuts aren't cutting it. You need silver and magic combined to even think about injuring this thing."

With that said, Kikinnin shakes himself like a rat terrier, and manuevers into flank with JJ, should JJ be able to, and he flicks his blade, not once, but twice, hoping to wound the vampire away from them.

"You're powerful, yeah, but let's see you do your damage to another of Abadar's followers." Hero Point to gain an additional Standard Action

+1 Silver Dagger: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 21 for 1d4 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8 damage

Hero Point Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 21 for 1d4 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8 damage


Male Human Sorcerer (inactive)

Round 5
Juraan steps up to Ryan and tries using his wand of cure light wounds
use magic device: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
cure light wounds, wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
and promptly curses his luck.

Round 6
He then takes his (last) potion of Cure Light Wounds and pours it into Ryan's mouth, hoping it's not too late.
cure light wounds, potion: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5


Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))

Stepping back, JJ retrieves the mace from the fallen Ryan. Juggling his weapons he steps up to the fiendishly fast bugbear again.

Going to assume a 5' step from Klikkin to get flanking here, he's a canny combatant and has fought with JJ before. Subtract two from the attack roll if we can't do this

attack, magic mace, bless, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 17
damage, magic, silver: 1d6 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 3 = 7

How many HP does JJ have left? Just a single one?


Iron Gods: Iron maps;

Drakthar dodges your attacks one after the other just until Maxim shots his gun, the silvered magical bullet going deep into the vampire skin, smoke appearing as it burns its flesh.

It looks at the fallen Ryan, while Juraan approaches it with a wand, and laughs "Whom will be next?"

The strange bugbear suddenly becomes smoke and starts flying deep into the cavern, over the natural rock platform. You feel his evil laugh reverberating all around the tunnels as he retreats out of view.
JJ and Kikinnin can perform an AoO

Juraan provides Ryan with the healing of a potion. The cleric quickly stabilizing.

Combat is over!

Drakthar: +4 temporary hit points, 0 damage
Everybody: Bless 3 min (+1 attack +1 vs fear)
JJ: 18/28 hp, prot. from evil 3 min
Ryan: -7/16 hp, prot. from evil 3 min, resistance 1 min, -2 levels drain, unconscious
Kikinnin: 34/34 hp
Marigold: 29/29 hp
Juraan:
Maxim: 16/18 hp, cat's grace 3 min

Maxim's and Juraan's mage armors fizzle out.


Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))

JJ grabs the fallen Ryan and starts towards the exit.

"Lets get out of here now. Take the mage and the demon too. No point in facing them again if we don't have to."

Do the AOO, just in case it buys us extra rounds

AOO,magic,bless,flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 29
damage, silver, magic: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5


Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision

Kikinnin stands stock still as Drakthar turns to mist, watching the powerful creature abandon its sport on a whim. He doesn't attack it, for fear of changing its mind.

The black-beard hears the boy speak, so doesn't hesitate to retrieve his axe, then cleaves Chorlyndyr's head from his shoulders, taking the head with him, instead of the whole body. If he thinks that won't work, he takes the whole body, instead.

Knowledge(Religion): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 Preventing new undead from being created


Male Human Sorcerer (inactive)

Juraan tries (more than once) to patch up Ryan with his Wand of CLW:
use magic device: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
use magic device: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
use magic device: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
cure light wounds, wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5


HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3

As Drakthar turns to mist and vanishes, Marigold hurriedly begins helping Juraan get Ryan back on his feet once more.

Healing Wand:

Cure Light Wounds (Ryan): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 Charges remaining (4).
Cure Light Wounds (Ryan): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Charges remaining (3).

Though Ryan still sports a few remaining injuries, the current effect seems to be good enough to suit Marigold for now. "C-c-come on, we have to g-g-get out b-b-before he c-c-comes b-b-back!" she urges, pulling at JJ and Ryan both. "We c-c-can p-p-patch up the rest once we're s-s-safe!"


Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
DC5 Knowledge Local check:
Known as "Garthûn's Gun" in Cauldron.
Key Skills:
+30 Disable Device; +23 Know (Arcana), Spellcraft; +22 Stealth; +21 Appraise; +20 Know (Planes); +16 Craft (Alchemy), Escape Artist; +15 Know (Local), Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand; +14 Know (Dungeon)

Maxim eyes the retreating vampyr with a baleful look, then turns to his comrades;

"Savvy words one an' all. Next time we throw down with that fanger we'll have a measure o' the brute..."

The dwur nods in agreement at the talk of retreat;

"Best we get gone..."


M HP 101/101 | AC 23, touch 11, flat-footed 22 | Fort +13, Ref +7, Will +15 | Init +1, Perception +7, Stealth -2 | speed 30' | Channel Positive Energy 7/7 (6d6 ) | Inspiring Word 8/8 (+2 / 6 round) | Agile Feet 8/8 |Cleric Spells (0 -4/4, 1st -7/7, 2nd-6/6, 3rd-6/6, 4th-5/5, 5th-5/5, 6th-3/3)

Feline weary to the bone Ryan trudges after the others, contemplating his last two engagements.


Iron Gods: Iron maps;

JJ gets his weapon into Drakthar as he retreats in his gaseous form, the weapon apparently harming him in his new state.

Juraan and Marigold patch the visibly weakened Ryan with the help of the wands.

Kikinnin chops the sorcerer human head, and takes the cut token with him.

New status:
Drakthar: 1 damage
Everybody: Bless 3 min (+1 attack +1 vs fear)
JJ: 18/28 hp, prot. from evil 3 min
Ryan: 10/16 hp, prot. from evil 3 min, resistance 1 min, -2 levels drain, unconscious
Kikinnin: 34/34 hp
Marigold: 29/29 hp

As Ryan stands up you overhear a howl from the platform Drakthar left "Got them my loyal pets! Finish them all!"

You can overhear sounds coming from the northern cavern.

Perception, Survival or K. dungeoning DC 14:

1d4 ⇒ 11d6 ⇒ 3
The approaching sounds are a mixture of some small mammals running, perhaps rats.

You can attempt to run your way out through the uneven cavern ground before the new menace gets to you, Acrobatics DC 15, or help the group finding the shortest and safest route out Survival DC 20.
Optionally you might wait and fight at whatever is coming for you, or suggest any other action.


Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
DC5 Knowledge Local check:
Known as "Garthûn's Gun" in Cauldron.
Key Skills:
+30 Disable Device; +23 Know (Arcana), Spellcraft; +22 Stealth; +21 Appraise; +20 Know (Planes); +16 Craft (Alchemy), Escape Artist; +15 Know (Local), Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand; +14 Know (Dungeon)

As Drakthar's bellow reverberates through the caverns, Maxim cocks an ear at the oncoming sounds;

Perception DC14: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

The gun-mage nods toward his fellow dwur;

"You hear that brodir? Rats or some-such coming our way... Plenty of them I'll wager!"


Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision

Kikinnin continues moving, unhappy in a new way. Hunted, not hunter. "We need speed. I've never had to deal with swarms of 'em, but they'll be able to move a little less quickly than our dwarven legs can carry us. Same as Marigold. We need to push hard, because they won't feel slowed that much in their climbing, same as their swarming."

The black-beard continues to press, running when he can, climbing when he must, damn the fatigue. "We could take up the natural stairs, get through the doors, close the doors, then climb down the ladder on the other side. Might give us some time to sneak away from the swarm. Otherwise, we're running back through the darkmantle cavern, to that other door..."


Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))

JJ does his best to carry the unconscious Ryan..staggering as he does so.

survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

He wrestles with thoughts of a quicker route, but none spring to mind.

"Your two take Ryan and the Tiefling. Run, I'm much faster than you, I'll try to distract them to give you time...." he starts. But then remembers the breastplate he is wearing.

"Ahh, darn it. Keep going, I'll think of something."

He takes off a cloak and drops back a bit to put himself between the rats and the others. Fumbling with his flint and steel, JJ tries to set the cloak of fire to make an improvised weapon against the horde of rats he imagines is heading towards him.


Male Human Sorcerer (inactive)

"I guess we better hurry, like Kikkinin says."
"I still have acid and fire flasks I can lob at them as the tunnel narrows."
"Those should slow them down some."

Still have four acid and three alchemist fire flasks with me.
Oh, yes, my wand of CLW is down to 45 charges.


Iron Gods: Iron maps;

The group runs desperately to reach the surface before the swarm of rats can reach it. JJ and Juraan set a pile of cloths to fire with the help of an alchemical fire flask just at one of the doors entering into the dwarven complex.

The clothes start to fire lighting the cavern as the two man run out following the team. Soon enough a swarm of rats reaches the clothing on fire. They hiss and some of them even jump on the fire, but most of them are hold at bay enough time for the group to reach the stairs.
Juraan@ -1 alchemical fire flask

When you reach the bathhouse an scared Dandarrion comes to you "What happened there?" he looks visibly worried at Ryan.


M HP 101/101 | AC 23, touch 11, flat-footed 22 | Fort +13, Ref +7, Will +15 | Init +1, Perception +7, Stealth -2 | speed 30' | Channel Positive Energy 7/7 (6d6 ) | Inspiring Word 8/8 (+2 / 6 round) | Agile Feet 8/8 |Cleric Spells (0 -4/4, 1st -7/7, 2nd-6/6, 3rd-6/6, 4th-5/5, 5th-5/5, 6th-3/3)

kn:religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

While moving towards the exit Ryan tries to think of who in the Church would be strong enough for the needed spell. Wether his own or one of the others in town.


Iron Gods: Iron maps;

Ryan & Kikinnin:

You do know that Jenya daily prepares a range of healing spells: lesser restoration, remove paralysis, restoration, remove disease, neutralize poison and so on.


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Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))

"Goblins, a demon, a wizard and a vampire."

Summarises JJ succinctly.

"And some wolves. "

He tosses the Tiefling at Dandarrion's feet.

"Recognise an old friend? His mage friend is dead as are many of the goblins. The vampire though... "

He looks back, a worried expression on his face. "The vampire was this massive goblin... A bugbear I think the wizard said. Looked malnourished, but maybe that was before it died. Either way, it's serious trouble."

He gestures towards Ryan.

"and we need another priest, I wouldn't want to see Ryan slowly turn into a vampire. There has to be something we can do to save him!"

JJ's been reading too many of those trashy novels again and seems to be muddling up lycanthropy with vampirism, at least in how it gets transmitted.


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Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision

Kikinnin walks up alongside JJ. "Settle down, boy." He tosses his token bit of Chorlyndyr next to the tiefling body. "You'll lose your head." He points to Chorlyndyr, then taps the side of his nose with a gloved finger.

"What the boy says is true. We'll likely find Jenya more than helpful, the same way she helped Maxim and JJ when they began their Fade."

He approaches Dandarrion. "You've got yourself a dangerous thing down below. Coulda finished us off, one by one, but it didn't. Left us to fend against a swarm of rat, and beat retreat. It may be able to exit the deep through different places in Cauldron, but we know of the bathhouse, at least. You need to be careful enough to have the numbers and the weapons that will keep that vampire at bay."

When they're ready, Kikinnin readies to depart for the church.


Iron Gods: Iron maps;

Dandarrion changes his face from worrisome to rage at the sight of the tiefling "Ah! That one... it's a pity you did not..." he looks at JJ "...I just worry now she might be out of jail again in some months..."

He comes closer to Ryan and examines the cleric "Are you ok bro?" observing the marked blue veins at Ryan's neck he becomes worried again "I fear you might be right JJ. You better take him to the church"

And looking downstairs "If there is a vampire there, Cauldron is then not save at all" then turning to the open dome in the bathhouse "Daylight will soon pour through the windows. Let's barricade the door to hold him there time enough. He will not venture here during the day, that will give us some time to prepare"

Edit He nods in agreement to Kikinnin "We will do our best here, try to get to Jenya" but you can see the fear and confusion of the other guards in the bathhouse. "Seal the doors" orders Dandarrion.

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St. Cuthbert's chuch
You wake up Jenya out of emergency. When she sees Ryan in its ill state she almost cannot avoid a shout of horror "Oh my... what have you done of you...?"

"I think I can help him, but I will need a diamond of some value" and assuming the group can get one soon enough she sets the diamond on Ryan's chest and says some prayer to Abadar "Father, make our champion to become healthy again. Give him the strength to bring the order and balance and defeat the darkness that stalks his soul"

Upon completing the ritual Ryan's face becomes normal again.
Both negative levels are removed. The diamond will require 100 gp


Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))

"With a big more time, can any of you work out that amulet? Maybe it protected the wizard from the vampire?"

JJ fishes through his pockets, pulling out various coins and pieces of valuable metal and small gems.

"I'm sure I can get a diamond for you Jenya.. But there will be more like Ryan unless we can come up with a way to finish off that vampire? Garlic? Think if we smeared garlic on our weapons it would work?"

If we are short on party loot, JJ will happily put up 100gp from his own funds for a diamond.

The youth yawns. He's been up a long time, fighting lots of different things, and he's tired. Tired and Hungry. Tired, hungry and scared.

"I don't know about the rest of you, but I need a rest, and food. Day or night, that bugbear won't care underground."


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M HP 101/101 | AC 23, touch 11, flat-footed 22 | Fort +13, Ref +7, Will +15 | Init +1, Perception +7, Stealth -2 | speed 30' | Channel Positive Energy 7/7 (6d6 ) | Inspiring Word 8/8 (+2 / 6 round) | Agile Feet 8/8 |Cleric Spells (0 -4/4, 1st -7/7, 2nd-6/6, 3rd-6/6, 4th-5/5, 5th-5/5, 6th-3/3)

It's all a bit of a jumble, first the demon's acid, followed by the mage, he talked really pretty, heh, bet Kikinnin didn't like that. then everything became a blur once more, beating against his shield always attacking, sometimes slipping through. the cold, oh the cold, draining that touch was. Why does a fanged bugbear haunt the deep recesses of my sleep? Then we ran, we must have run half way across Cauldron to get back to the stairwell back up to Orak's Bath house"

The confusing thoughts are processed as Ryan lays in repose within the church to eventually be replaced by warmth and a sense of peace once more. Jenya's voice drawing him up out of the darkness, eyes blinking he turns to those gathered round and the church surrounding him; locking onto Kikinnin. " Tactical mistake number two? Pretty soon this cat's gonna run out of lives. What happened."

Extremely tired, Ryan thanks the others for getting his sorry butt out of there, but excuses himself to his room to sleep this latest nightmare off, with a promise of the first two rounds at the Tipped Tankard later.

for those that noticed an error:
Ryan is confused, the demon's claws raked him, but the mage hit him with the acid shot, but with back to back near death experiences he is slightly confused in what happened, and what order it might have happened in.


HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3

"S-s-so I g-g-guess that's it for t-t-tonight?" Marigold asks wearily once Ryan has been tended to. "S-s-sleep would b-b-be nice...b-b-but I don't kn-kn-know how w-w-well it'll b-b-be with that thing running l-l-loose," she shivers.


Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
DC5 Knowledge Local check:
Known as "Garthûn's Gun" in Cauldron.
Key Skills:
+30 Disable Device; +23 Know (Arcana), Spellcraft; +22 Stealth; +21 Appraise; +20 Know (Planes); +16 Craft (Alchemy), Escape Artist; +15 Know (Local), Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand; +14 Know (Dungeon)

Maxim nods in agreement, aware of his own weariness;

"I'll seek out my Uncle - get some of this loot recovered turned into coin... to cover both the healing o' Taskerhill and the fanger hunt to come."

The gun-mage makes for the door;

"I'll be back on the morrow. Will seek you out here, or the Tipped Tankard..."

Unless otherwise required he'll head to his Uncle's to offload the mundane/unwanted equipment. Then get his head down for some rest.

GM-R:

Once arrived Maxim will bring his Uncle Adrick up to speed on the situation - playing emphasis on the dwarven ruins under Orak's. He'll wonder if his Uncle knows more of their origin?


Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))

Tired as he is, JJ can't quite manage to go 'home' to sleep. His first port of call is the Tipped Tankard, for breakfast and some space to think.

The guard knows about this menace. The church knows too. I can't help but feel I need to warn someone else, or talk to someone about this.

His eyes wander the tavern, setting on the ever friendly form of the barmaid.

Someone it won't terrify. comes the stern thought into his mind.

I guess that means I can't go talk things over with Grechen either. Surely it is times like this that one wants a family. I guess I could talk with Marigold, but she needs to offload too.

After eating the tired and listless JJ starts to walk the streets. For a moment he thinks he sees a familiar face, that of the enigmatic Celeste. But no, it is just one of the random pretty faces of the lesser noble houses. JJ is sure he should remember her name.

If Celeste is in town, then she would be the right one to talk with...

He spends an hour dropping around old acquaintances, chatting about friends in common and trying to lighten his mood. As he does he, he drops in a description of Celeste from time to time, trying to work out if anyone has seen her in town.


HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3

"I g-g-guess I'll g-g-go home then..." Marigold sighs. "Meet b-b-back at the T-T-Tipped Tankard s-s-sometime tomorrow? I've g-g-got a few things I need to d-d-do b-b-before we m-m-meet up again."

Once the time and place of the next meeting is established, Marigold hurriedly heads home, eyes nervously scanning the shadows for any signs of the horrible bugbear. There, she uncharacteristically boards her door and windows up as much as she can before climbing into bed and falling into a fitful sleep.

More to come a bit later on MG's activities for the next day!


Dwarven Ratcatcher 20 HP 264 l AC 36, T 16, FF 35l CMD 42 l F +29, R +21, W +27; +2 vs poison, spells/spell-like abilities l Init +2 l Senses: Perception +1, Darkvision
Ryan wrote:
"Tactical mistake number two? Pretty soon this cat's gonna run out of lives. What happened?"

Kikinnin watches as Jenya provides her priceless healing, and sees the young man's complexion come back to him. "The vampire took something from you, and it looks like Jenya knows where to look to get it back. We had to move quickly, to avoid a rat swarm set on us, but the vampire didn't stay, which feels like a stroke of luck sent directly from Abadar Himself. A cocky vampire is soon to be a dead vampire."

The black-beard helps cover the expense of the diamond group kitty?, then steps forward to speak directly with Jenya.

"I need your help. My weapon is dear to me, but it did me no good against that kind of undead. As did several of our weapons. We were lucky to have some Oils and some silver, but I want to know... can my blade be blessed strong enough to cut down a vampire? I've got coin, but I need to know that it's money well spent to get this next job done. Drakthar isn't welcome in this world, or the next. We don't have much time, if my weapon needs working, so I might have to look into purchasing a weapon more powerful on the market, if I can't get it through the church."


Iron Gods: Iron maps;

Jenya frowns at the sight of the dwarven defender "We do have some magical weapons at the temple, but I do fear they are not the kind of dwarven axes"

She looks through a shelve and brings a flask "This is an oil of bless weapon. It might help you in this ill process provided you have a silvered weaopn"

Maxim:

Adrick Garthûn takes with interest both items and stories about the dwarven place behind Orak's bathhouse. "Interesting... that might be an old temple to Torag our ancestors started to build time ago but never ended. For what you speak about the natural caverns it might be they found the terrain uneatable or they found a connection with some place that was dangerous"

Once he gives you the money you observe inside of the bag there are some odd coins. Among the traditional golden pieces of Sasserine, there are a few golden pieces with the shape of a Jester coined in the reverse.

JJ:

JJ wanders for a time around the city streets. He asks fruitlessly about Celeste. When he is up to come back home, an acquaintance, Bepo a fruit merchant who often sells close to the western gates picks up on the description "Mmmm... it might be not her, but she picked my eye. A blond beautiful woman with blue eyes and dressed with class entering through the gates alone after apparently a far travel... I was wondering how such a person managed to travel and survive alone. Cauldron's roads are not known for being particularly safe" when JJ asks more about her all the man seems to know is "She took Obsidian Avenue towards the south and disappeared" he shrugs "I hope that one she is the friend you are looking for."


Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))

"That sounds like her" says JJ, offering his thanks to Bepo and purchasing a bag of apples.

"Obsidian avenue eh? I'll head that way on my way home I think. Thanks Bepo. Remind me to buy you a drink next time you come to the Tipped Tankard."

Trying to keep his eyes open, JJ resolves to walk home via Obsidian Avenue, keeping his eyes open and asking likely folk on the road if they have seen her.


M HP 101/101 | AC 23, touch 11, flat-footed 22 | Fort +13, Ref +7, Will +15 | Init +1, Perception +7, Stealth -2 | speed 30' | Channel Positive Energy 7/7 (6d6 ) | Inspiring Word 8/8 (+2 / 6 round) | Agile Feet 8/8 |Cleric Spells (0 -4/4, 1st -7/7, 2nd-6/6, 3rd-6/6, 4th-5/5, 5th-5/5, 6th-3/3)

Feeling somewhat like his player, Ryan is still bushed when he returns to the world of the living from his rest. Absolution and study takes up his time when he gets up, moving afterwards to the training field. Muscles stiff from the previous day's beating, Ryan starts slowly, loosening things up before swinging in earnest. Those watching left him be, obviously excising some internal demons with the swings and forms.


Male Human Sorcerer (inactive)

"I'm with Marigold. I could use a good kip after all this."
"I also think it might be worthwhile to have some flasks of holy water on hand to deal with that vampire the next time."
"Nasty piece of work, that one!"

Just going by what I would assume is common knowledge for dealing with vampires.


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HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3

Assuming nothing terrible happens to her in the middle of the night...

The next day Marigold rises a short time before dawn, still somewhat weary from poor sleep on top of the previous day's activities, but thankful for another day to greet the sunrise. After cleaning up she dons her gear and sets out towards the Church of Sarenrae, opting to visit one of the many street vendors along the way for a pastry and some fruit for her breakfast.

Church of Sarenrae:

Marigold arrives at the church just in time for the usual sunrise service, slipping quietly into one of the pews at the back. As she listens she finds her troubled spirit comforted somewhat by the sermon, which speaks of the power of forgiveness and the possibility of redemption for anyone who truly seeks it - even the most wicked of creatures.

Once it is finished, she waits while the rest of the worshipers file out before approaching Kristof. "Um...Kristof? Do you have a m-m-moment to talk?" she asks anxiously. She then shares with the priest her most recent dream, as well as what had happened the previous day when she'd used her odd powers so recklessly.

"And...I'm s-s-starting to think that there's s-s-something wrong with m-m-me," she finishes up, once more on the verge of tears. "I'm afraid I m-m-might hurt s-s-someone...what should I d-d-do?"


Iron Gods: Iron maps;

JJ:

Bepo says you good bye, happy to think on the invitation. On his way home JJ keeps alert and eyes open wide, but he founds no more trace of Celeste.

Ryan:

Rufus Laro will join Ryan in the courtyard. He reminds silent, in the mood of the young cleric, but he tries to hold the strong swings of Ryan understanding the difficult moments he has gone through recently.

Juraan:

Back at the church of St. Cuthbert, the clerics of Abadar offer Juraan a couple of vials of sacred water, in case he wants to donate the money to the poorest of Cauldron.

Marigold:

Kristof Jurgensen listens your story with care, posing some questions here and there. As your emotions go stronger he places a hand over your shoulder "Do you remember how confused you felt when your powers began to develop? The gods placed a give on you to help healing those suffering around you"

"I do not fully understand your dream, but it seems like something dark is growing around" he takes a hand and shows to her "I believe the gods have given you a power to fight that darkness. You have not to feel guilty for that, or for having caused a bit of chaos due to it. With time and effort you would control that. Learning takes time, learning whom we are takes even more."


Male HP 213/213; LoH 3/3 (10d6); Potions: Blur (4) AC 31(32 SoF), Touch 19, Flat-footed 25, Fort 22(reroll 1/1), Ref 20(evasion), Will 17 (reroll 0/1); resist fire&acid/10; Perception +28 (extra from FE/FT))

The sun is well up by the time a very tired JJ makes his way home.

Glad to have moved out of the boarding house, he potters around his digs for a few minutes. He takes out each weapon, inspects it, cleans it and then puts it away. Then his armour. There is more than a few new dents in the breastplate, but it certainly saved his life. Again he cleans it, noting where it may need a little more care than he can provide himself.

Then, totally exhausted in mind and body he collapses into bed.

Dreams come quickly this day, and they, as normal, are not light and fluffy ones. Beneath the volcano bugbears with coals for eyes plant packs of blackpowder. To what purpose he can not even guess, but certainly it can bring no good. Then he sees Celeste, slipping through the darkness. But no, she is not slipping, she is flying! But no that is not it either, she is in midair, hanging there... suspended in a cage over a lake of fire.

JJ awakes, dripping sweat as the late afternoon sun strikes him full in the face. Heading to the bucket in the corner of his room he dunks his head. "To the bathhouse, and then the Tankard!" he mutters, and then realises that the bathhouse is not going to be a source of relaxation - at least not for a while. A wry grin crosses his face as he thinks of some pleasant memories of the bathhouse. "My goodness, I'm dense. The redhead with the tattoos... She must be working with that vampire too!"

JJ dresses for action, weapons and armour, although with a respectable shirt over the top. First port of call, lets see if that masterwork silvered sword is ready. And if it is... whether there is anyone in the Blue Crater that could enchant it. While I'm there I should look up that demon that appeared and tieflings too. Be good to know what we might expect down there. And vampires...

With a sigh the tired JJ realised it was not going to be a relaxing afternoon.

After getting about six hours sleep, JJ will head out, first port of call the weaponsmith who was making the masterwork silver shortsword for him. After that, research time at Bluecrater and asking around if there is anyone who can enchant weapons.


Retired Male Dwarf Spellslinger Wizard 6/UC Rogue 4/Arcane Trickster 10 | HP 165/165 | AC 27/T21/FF21 | F+13, R+21, W+16| Perception +18; Darkvision 60ft. | Init +10 | Move: 20ft.| Hero Points: 2 | Grit: 1/1
DC5 Knowledge Local check:
Known as "Garthûn's Gun" in Cauldron.
Key Skills:
+30 Disable Device; +23 Know (Arcana), Spellcraft; +22 Stealth; +21 Appraise; +20 Know (Planes); +16 Craft (Alchemy), Escape Artist; +15 Know (Local), Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand; +14 Know (Dungeon)

GM-R:

Maxim nods in agreement with his Uncle;

"Aye. Could be they came across something best left alone... Don't think it was this vampyr, but it's clear something befell them."

The gun-mage accepts the coin with thanks. He'll then retire to get some well earned sleep and plan any spell studying and crafting to he done.

One the morrow when he notices the strange jester coins he examines them closely trying, if possible, to discern their value and origin:

Appraise?: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 = 23
Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21


HP 167/214 l AC 24, T 15, FF 23 l CMD 29 l F +22, R +21, W +26; +2 bonus vs. illusions l Lucky Halfling (1/1), DiD (1/1), IV (2/2), MB (6/6), SoSS (5/5), L1: 6/8, L2: 6/8, L3: 4/7, L4: 0/7, L5: 6/7, L6: 7/7, L7: 4/6, L8: 5/6, L9: 4/6 l Init +6 l Senses: Perception +20, Concentration +27 | Female Halfling Oracle (Heavens) 20 l Active Conditions: l Hero Points 2/3

GM:

Growing darkness...

With a start, Marigold realizes that the priest is right without really even knowing the full details. For a moment she simply seems to gaze off into space, turning everything over in her mind.

"If there's a g-g-growing d-d-darkness...d-d-do you think the g-g-gods are p-p-preparing for it?" she asks. "M-m-maybe it's no c-c-coincidence that I've wound up rec-c-connecting with K-K-Kikinnin and Ryan...b-b-both seem favored of Abad-d-dar. The others m-m-might b-b-be favored of the g-g-gods too and not kn-kn-know it..."


Iron Gods: Iron maps;

JJ:

The weaponsmith has your silvered shortsword prepared. At the Blucrater Academy you get contact with a transmutation specialist that says him is able to help a weaponsmith enchant a weapon provided the fair pricing.

As about performing research, you are rejected entry into the library, reserved to students and the Academy workers.
If you get Marigold or Juraan into this, research on the dwarven place is K. history or local, or Lore Cauldron. About the vampires, K. religion. If I recall properly the library offers a +6 bonus on this after 8 hours of research

Maxim:

You do recognize the Jester as the symbol of the Last Laugh Guild. Usually coins are only minted in Sasserine, as the ruler there is the only one with rights to mint. These gold coins do have the same amount of gold, and consequently same value, as the official ones. In addition, you notice how new and shiny they look. Probably very recently minted, or safely stored and without use since they were minted.

Marigold:

Kristof nods to Marigold "It is difficult to understand god means, but it can definitely be. They might have chosen you because of your innate powers. Or perhaps because you were found in the proper time at the proper place you become involved into this and have been chosen because of it..." he looks at the halfling with fraternal support "Whatever it is, it seems your destiny has mingled with that of Cauldron. For good or bad"

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