The Wounded Wisp #6-10 Table 1 (Inactive)

Game Master RePete

I should buy one of these things, heard they were handy.So we got Fimbrik's password, but I don't know where to use it...The nameplate might be referring to the Wall of Names, but who is the requested aspirant?

"Perhaps sir Karina?"

Looking over to Drusilla, Aram speaks up. "Aspirants you say? Are you talking about the Shrine of the Fallen? Sir Reynhardt is about to make his attempt to pass the test this moment."

Thinking a moment, he adds "They have monuments there for all those that perished in their attempts to become gods. Well, I'm going to hit the hay, myself. Best of luck and I look forward to see you in the future."

As you leave, the man locks the door behind you and disappears into the back of the shop.

Heading to the Shrine

As you approach the Shrine, dawn begins to break. A large crowd has gathered as the newest Aspirant rides up on horseback, preparing to take the Starstone Test. Looking towards the Starstone, you note the short walkway before the precipice, the stone itself floating out in the center.

Cheers ring out as the Crusader's determination builds.
"Go! You can do it Reinhart!"
"Jump it!"
"It shall be done!"

Turning back to the Shrine of the Failed, the massive stone structure erected centuries ago by an unknown organization pays homage to those who failed their attempts to be come gods. Numerous alters are contained within to honor each of the failed aspirants.

Map up

Jedah thanks Aram for the information and makes his way back out into the rain with a sigh. Deciding that witnessing the rise of a new god, or at least an inspired try, the Jalmerian performer perks up. Making their way to the Shrine, Jedah stops with the other spectators for a first glimpse at the honourable Knight and his glorious quest to ascension.

"Good luck to you sir!" he says softly as a prayer, knowing he could hardly compete with the roar of the crowd.

Slipping into the shrine of the fallen, Jedah looks around with curiousity, examining the nameplates with genuine interest, intrigued at what people chose to embody as their Virtue.

"Well, this sure is a foreboding place and it does look poor for Sir Reinhart's chances. May the gods smile upon him." he says to no-one in particular.

Not sure if they will smile at him or smirk at him. He doesn't seem drunk enough to me to pass the Test of the Starstone successfully, and I have seen my share of drunk people. Including myself. Let's check the place, and be alert and cautious

perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Stealth, ArmPen: 1d20 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 2 - 3 = 3

Encara starts to comment Cayden was actually sober when he attempted but catches his tongue and just frowns slightly instead as he hurries inside to get out of the rain.

Encara=Heretic!^^
" Cailean never planned to become a god, but when a drunk friend challenged him to take the Test of the Starstone, an equally inebriated Cailean accepted"

Jedah leaves the theology of drunks to the drunkard and ponders for a moment as they search through the various nameplates. After a while he calls out to the otherls.

"I wonder, On Karina's nameplate 'Silence and solitude' were underlined. Maybe we aren't looking for Karina, but the Aspirant that wanted to embody that in their ascension?"

Though the place is spotless, it seems abandoned currently. One may assume all the workers have gone to watch the newest aspirant's attempt.

As you search the rooms monuments, you find all three names that had been added to the Wall of Names. Hollis "Evil Grin" Thorne is depicted to the northwestern alcove, Doulgonlir Caskmail to the middle west, and Karina Clamp to the southwest.

These alcoves are marked with Red Xs

Any that interact with Karina Clamps nameplate give a Perception check and a Will Save vs mind affecting

Know Religion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Encara muses outloud "Looking at their religious affiliations, the underlined sections line up with their deities."

I don't quite follow, Is there more text available other than just the names?

Yes. There's information about who they follow and how the lived, but it's irrelevant and flavor made up by GM if you really want it. It's primarily an implied deal in the scenario.

Knowledge: Religion: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Roy takes a close look at Karina's nameplate with a thoughtful expression on his face
"the password is Wiffle; hmmm I wonder..."
on a whim he touches the letters that spell out "Wiffle" in order

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Dru looks at her companion spelling "Wiffle" on the nameplate, and nods with an appreciative smile.

Nice try. Don't know if that will work, but nice try.

Perception Jedah: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

After spelling out the name by pushing the letters, you look around; finding nothing has changed in the alcove.

"Roy! The nameplate moved!" exclaims Jedah. Giving it a shove, it slides wide open, revealing a piece of chalk and and a slate board. "Maybe..." Grabbing the chalk, he writes the word wiffle on the board.

As soon as he finishes writing the word, the wall to the west side of the alcove shimmers and disappears to reveal a door. With a soft *Sshhhhttt* the stone slab slides back into the wall revealing a dark, stone cavern beyond.

Know Dungeonnering: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Dru takes the paper, has a quick look at them, and gives them to the closest Pathfinder

It's gibberish to me. Can I get some light here, before we go into that dark cavern? I'll take point.

She readies her mornigstar and shield, just in case of trouble

K. Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Roy stares in silence for a moment before slap a hand to his face,
upon seeing the darkness of the cavern he hums and produces four spheres of cold pale blue light just ahead of the party

Lingustics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

He'll take a look a the papers too; my "to English" translator isn't working well right now

Drusilla, sorry for the confusion there. The papers were in the back of the dark cavern.

Roy - You are able to pick out some of the words as you study the documents. It's an old Azlanti dialect. However, you quickly realize it's been written in a sort of cypher that would take several weeks to decode.

Going to give the others till tomorrow morning to post. Then I'll push us forward. Almost to the end

spellcraft: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Encara casts light on Drusilla's shield for even more light as he comments "These caverns aren't natural, they've been dug out with magic."

Concentrating on the flame in the palm of his hand, Jedah's violet glow illuminates the cave walls around them as they move through the unorganic caverns. "Well, they did hire a master Builder and a wizard to mess with this place..." Jedah ponders as they stroll to the end, finding a desk and papers.

"More Paperwork! What a trove I am sure... If I could understand the nonesense. Well, maybe Dreng or one of the other fine society scholars can puzzle it out. Best bundle it up and cart it out of here sharpish!" he exclaims, keeping his flames away from the parchment.

Encara follows in to look at the papers as well.

Confident everyone is still outside watching the new aspirant, you bundle of the documents and head out to report your findings to Dreng.

As you round the corner from the Alcove, you spy three figures standing outside the chamber. All dressed in black robes, two seem to wear armor and wield blades.

A nimble man leaps at Drusilla, attempting to gut her, but his aim goes wide.
Rapier SA vs Drusilla: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The lithe female standing back from the group stares intently at Drusilla, as if peering into her very soul.
Evil Eye Hex - Will DC 12 to reduce to 1 round Duration from 5

The stockiest of the trio, gins maliciously as his image morphs, splitting into two men standing side by side. The pair draw a circle in the air, formed out of shimmering black light. The shimmering light seems to warp and coat their body as the gesture for you to step forward.

Round 1
Order:

Roy
Encara
Enemies (Neophyte - Copycat, Protection from good)
Jedah
Drusilla (Evil Eye -2 AC)

Combat Start. Surprise Round over. Roy & Encara Up

Encara gasps at the sudden turn of events and moves past Jedah to get a better view at the nimble man before weaving a few spell words of his own.

Casting cause fear, Will DC 16 reduces rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 2 of frightened to 1 round of shaken.

Will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Trying a little trick, miss? Can't blame you for that. But I'm quite used to dizziness.

Dru grins

Not sure when I'll be able to post my next actions, so I do it now

The blonde woman slams her morningstar powerfully, aiming at the skull of the rapier-wielding foe

Morningstar attack with Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 - 1 = 17
Dmg: 1d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 2 = 11

By Caiden Caillean's never-empty mug, you're in for a mornin" after spinnin" headache!

"Quite the rude ones aren't they sirs? Roy states before breaking into song and drawing his crossbow
Inspire Courage+1

Roy pulls out his crossbow after assessing the situation and breaks into a rousing tune to aid his companions.

Picking his way past Jedah, to get a better look at the nimble halfling man wielding a sharpened foil, Encara toss a few words his way. Though his harsh words don't have quite the affect he'd hoped, their sting isn't ignored.

Will: 1d20 + 0 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 0 + 2 = 21

Disappointed in his missed opportunity, he pulls back his rapier, preparing to strike again. Silently he nods to the two stocky men, he waits a moment. As the figures cautiously move to oppose the woman, he thrusts his blade. Recalling the gloved man's harsh words, he hesitates, pulling his attack at the last moment.

Shaken Rapier Attack w/Flanking: 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 2 + 2 = 5

The dwarves shimmer and contort, merging into one man again. With but a smile, he extends his hand towards the woman, a sickly green energy coating it.
Touch of Evil vs Touch w/flank: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 2 = 17
Sickened for 1 round

Maintaining her distance, the half-orc woman extends a bony finger towards the man behind her previous target. Whispering to herself inaudibly, Jedah feels an unseen force assaulting his mind.
Jedah - Will DC 12 vs Daze. On failed save, you are dazed and can take no action this round

Round 1
Order: == +1 Inspire Courage on All PCs ==

Roy
Encara
Enemies (Neophyte - Protection from good) (Slicer - Shaken)
Jedah
Drusilla (Sickened)

Jedah Up - Drusilla actions declared

Will vs Mind affecting: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

With a laugh, Jedah shakes off the Witches in canted spell as his mental focus fights through the confusing images meant to stop him in his tracks.

With the foes on Dru out of sight, Jedah takes a breath as the violet flames rage around him. With a shout he hurls the manifested flames at the Witch!

Flames vs touch,Inspire, not including cover for Dru: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13 for damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 5

If hit, the witch needs a DC 14 Reflex save or she catches on fire, taking D6 fire a round

Drawing in the rage surround him, Jedah focuses it. Taking care to avoid hitting his companion, he fires it towards the woman in the back. Ducking just in time, her hair singed, his ball of fire misses.

Swinging her weapon hard at the small creature beside her, Drusilla's gags from the Dwarf's touch. Her aim just off. The woman's morning start glances off the man's armor.

Round 2
Order: == +1 Inspire Courage on All PCs ==

Roy
Encara
Enemies (Neophyte - Protection from good) (Slicer - Shaken)
Jedah
Drusilla (Sickened - Ends on Enemies Turn)

End Round 1 - Start Round 2 - Roy & Encara Up

Still singing; Roy snaps a bolt into his crossbow and snaps of a shot at the stocky man
attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 cover not factored
Piercing damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

No spell component pouch, knew I forgot to buy something

Roy sights in his crossbow and lets loose, jerking his arm at the last moment. The projectile flies over it's intended target.

Listening to the bard's song, Encara stands thoughtful, considering his best choice of action.

The Halfling thrusts his blade forward again, desperate to pierce Drusilla's defenses. Smiling as his foil lands home.

Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

The dwarven man's image shimmers a moment as he splits into two subjects again. Drawing his sword, he nods at the Halfling.

The lithe woman holds her hands ready, eyeing the alcove.

Round 2
Order: == +1 Inspire Courage on All PCs ==

Roy
Encara
Enemies (Neophyte - Protection from good) (Slicer )
Jedah
Drusilla (-2)

Round 2 - Encara (Put on Delay - Jump in at any point)/Jedah/Drusilla Up

Opps my apologies.

Encara not seeing a good opening at the moment will draw and load his sling.

Annoyed at his missed chance, Jedah takes aim on the evil witch once more and brings forth the powerful Violet flames around his body, focusing them into a single ball before launching at her.

Flames vs touch, inspire: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 for damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Flames vs touch, inspire, reroll+2: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 26 for damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

If hit, the witch needs a DC 14 Reflex save or she catches on fire, taking D6 fire a round

"Dru, you okay there?" he calls out.

I saw what you did there... This little wound wo'nt stop me, you know...

Acrobatics to avoid AoO, untrained, ArPen: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 2 - 4 = 9

Dru moves so she won't be between her two foes, and strikes at the dwarf instead, choosing to aim more carefully this time No Power Attack

Morninstar, Inspire courage: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 1 = 16
dmg, Inspire: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11

Once again, it won't do anyone good to be hit by the blonde warrioress weapon...

The fire man shoots another ball of rage at the woman. Diving away from the inferno, she stumbles. Swatting at her cloaks, she finds it's all she can do to keep from catching fire. Her blackened face scowling at Jedah.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Stumbling as she tries to fake out her attackers, they swing at the woman. Not expecting Drusilla's movements, the Halfling swings wide. The dwarves shortsword missing it's intended target as well, she manages to move away without further harm.

The dwarves failed attack leaves him open for her counter. Drusilla's keen eyes manage to pick out the true cleric as a reassuring *Thud* rings out.

Slicer AoO: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15
Neophyte AoO: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 2 = 14
% miss - High hits double - Lows hits cleric: 1d100 ⇒ 23

Round 3
Order: == +1 Inspire Courage on All PCs ==

Roy
Encara
Enemies (Neophyte - Protection from good -11) (Slicer ) (Witch -7)
Jedah
Drusilla (-2)

End Round 2 - Start Round 3 - Encara and Roy up

Encara ponders firing the sling through the pain of his blackened hands but instead moves forward to the passage, takes cover from the corner and fires a sheet of flame, trying to finish off the lithe one to the left.

I added a 1px border to the enemies so they can be easily described by color.

Burning hands fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Reflex DC 16 halves

Roy loads another bolt into his crossbow and takes aim at the woman in the back before letting off a shot
attack roll: 1d20 ⇒ 14 factored cover from Encara
Piecing Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8
assume I remain singing until the combat ends or I say otherwise

Seeing how well fire worked for his companion, Encara slides over and tries to ignite the halfling. As the small man attempts to leap out of the way, he slams into the wall and catches it full force.

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Continue his inspiring ballad, Roy tosses another bolt into his weapon. Unphazed by his earlier miss, takes his time; meticulously aiming his weapon. Only when he's sure of his aim, he gently tugs on the trigger. The bolt sails just over Encara's shoulder, thudding in the womans chest. Staggering, the woman's wound begins hemorrhaging.

Scowling at the man with black hands, the halfling scurries over to flank Drusilla again. Confident he can bring her down this time, he swings for her head. Noting his obvious strike, she easily ducks the blow.

Rapier w/Flank: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15

With a worried frown, the dwarf shimmers and shakes, splitting into two just as the images merge. His blade falling to the ground before him, his shield up. The man begins mumbling to himself behind the steel barrier. A sickly gray light oozes over the man as his wounds begin to close.

Cast Defensively DC 17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Stumbling, she points her finger forward. Gasping a few words out, a black ray erupts from her finger. As the inky light streaks across the room, hitting the wall, she collapses in a heap.

Ray of Enfeeblement vs Encara Touch: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Round 3
Order: == +1 Inspire Courage on All PCs ==

Roy
Encara
Enemies (Red - Protection from good -8) (Purple -4) (Black -16 > Down)
Jedah
Drusilla (-2)

Round 3 - Jedah & Drusilla Up - Then Roy and Encara --> Black down at the moment

Dru strikes again at the dwarf,putting all her weight and strenght in the blow, hoping to finish him

Morningstar, Inspire, Power attack: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 1 - 1 = 15
Dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 7

Come on, I'm becoming thirsty... and you don't want to fight me when I'm thirsty...

Diving out of the stuffy chamber, Jedah rolls desperately out of the way of the red clad foe, trying to avoid a strike.

Acrobatics to tumble: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Then, with a clear view of the fighters tussling with Dru, the Fire performer allows his flames to overwhelm her, unable to focus his energies it scorches his skin. Hurling the flame at the red clad foe he laughs deeply.

Flames vs touch, PBS, Inspire: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13 for damage: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5

If hit, the witch needs a DC 14 Reflex save or they catches on fire, taking D6 fire a round

% - Lows hits Dwarf: 1d100 ⇒ 71

Jedah fires another fist of fire out upon completing his tricky maneuver. One of the dwarves take the fire full force and explodes. A very grateful man sighs at the sight.

Capitalizing on the distraction Jedah's fire blast created, she smashes the man over the head and drops him.

Round 4
Order: == +1 Inspire Courage on All PCs ==

Roy
Encara
Enemies (Red -15 > Down) (Purple -4) (Black -16 > Down)
Jedah
Drusilla[ (-2)

Round 4 - Up Roy and Encara --> Purple is the only one up

As he sings Roy puts his crossbow away and draws his dagger

Encara moves up and out of the way before sending out another burning hands against the remaining standing foe.

fire damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Reflex 16 halves

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Stumbling as the wave of fire engulfs him, the halfling clumsily leaps back from his foe. Moving around the pillar, he tries to pull something from his pack.

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Drusilla gets to make an AoO

Round 4
Order: ==+1 inspire courage==

Roy
Encara
Enemies (Red -15 > Down) (Purple -6) (Black -16 > Down)
Jedah
Drusilla(-2) ---》 can take AoO

Jedah & Drusilla Up

AoO: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17
Dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Knowing her foe is nimble and quick (and small), Dru tries to aim carefully her blow

And he's down! Will get a better post up in a bit, but didn’t want to leave everyone wondering.

Well..that didn't went too bad. Now, I have to get sure that they don't bleed to death. I don't mind fightin", but I don't like killin".

The blonde woman smiles, and turns to the others, winking

Thank you for your help. Nice teamwork.

Frowning as his flames immolate a meer copy, Jedah smiles as Dru is then able to smack the man and drop him. When the final one falls, he lets his flames drop to normal levels as his adrenaline lowers.

"Just wonderful! So it seems we were being followed in this, accomplices of our errant Gnome?" he muses. "Back into the rain I guess...

With his limited practice in cauterising wounds in the circus, he tries to assist in stabilizing their attackers.

Heal: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

As the halfling spun away from the spear-maiden, she lands a telling blow. The man drops like a brick and lays still.

Seeing no further threats, you gather up your finds and relieve the enemies of their possessions in true pathfinder fashion. Heading out, its easy to blend in with the dispersing crowd. Snippets of conversations reach your ears, making it easy to assume the aspirant didn't succeed.

"I, I really thought he was going to make it..."
"That noise though....I didn't expect the squish..."
"Well, another bites the dust."

Upon returning to the Grand Lodge Dreng meets you with a smile. "Oh, good! Good! This will keep our pencil pushers busy for ages! Well done! I'll certainly put in a good word for you all with the Master of Scrolls." Tossing a silver to each of you in turn, he adds "The first round's on me tonight."

Feel free to finish up anything you wish. Congratulations, you have completed the wounded wisp.

ty for running it

Master Dreng, I would be honored if you would join us and let me buy you drink too. The second round is on me!