Where It All Began: Dragoncat's Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master Dragoncat

Current Date: Starday, 4th of Neth, 4710 AR

Current Chapter: The Skinsaw Murders

Current Map

Foxglove Manor


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M Halfling Bard 6 | HP 50 | AC 22 | T 16 | FF 17 | CMD 19 | Fort +4 | Ref +11 | Will +6 (+2 vs fear) | Init +5 | Perc +12

With profound reluctance, Nicat pulls himself from the levitation room and joins the party at the top of the spiral stairs.

"Wait, I thought I was the combat specialist. Did you see me take down that mutant gobber?"


F Human Oracle/6 (HP 63/63 | AC:20 [+2 Buckler] | T:14 | FF:16 [+2 Buckler] | CMB:3 | CMD:16 | Fort:+6 | Ref:+6 | Will:+8 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | Speed:20)
Spells/Abilities:
Channel: 5/5 | Lv1: 6/7 | Lv2: 6/6 | Lv3: 4/4

"But I'm the healer, Eostre," Evelyn says surprised. "Wouldn't it be a bad tactic to send the healer down first?"

Evelyn makes sure her crossbow's loaded and ready for action. "I'm fine with Nicat taking point. I guess I'll follow directly after him?"


Male Human Monk-6 (HP: 49/56; AC 19, 18t, 16ff; F+7,R+7,W+8)

Ekan smiles, and moves with Nicat as quietly as he can, or even takes lead if the halfling allows.

Though I'm not sure where we're going next
Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9


M Halfling Bard 6 | HP 50 | AC 22 | T 16 | FF 17 | CMD 19 | Fort +4 | Ref +11 | Will +6 (+2 vs fear) | Init +5 | Perc +12

"Umm, I think Eostre meant that Conner could prove he's not spooked, by going first," Nicat offers, blithely ignoring the fact that if he really thinks he's the combat specialist, he should lead the way. "But I get it, it's hard to know what she means a lot of the time."

He steps aside for Conner and Ekan to head down the stairs first, then follows after them.


Female Dwarf Transmuter 5/Cyphermage 1 | HP 44/44 | Physical Enhancement +2 Str; Telekinetic Fist 7/7
Stats:
AC 12, T 12, FF 10; Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +6; Init +7; Perception +9

"Thank you, Nicat that's EXACTLY what I meant." Eostre replies, clearly resisting the urge to make a snide remark.


F Human Oracle/6 (HP 63/63 | AC:20 [+2 Buckler] | T:14 | FF:16 [+2 Buckler] | CMB:3 | CMD:16 | Fort:+6 | Ref:+6 | Will:+8 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | Speed:20)
Spells/Abilities:
Channel: 5/5 | Lv1: 6/7 | Lv2: 6/6 | Lv3: 4/4

"Oooooooh, that's what she meant!" Evelyn says, blissfully ignorant of her own slowness. "It all makes sense now, haha!"


The party returns to the spiral staircase that branches off from the hallway. They don't get very far down--the staircase becomes choked with massive amounts of rubble a few steps down. It looks like the passageway is a dead end.


Male Human Monk-6 (HP: 49/56; AC 19, 18t, 16ff; F+7,R+7,W+8)

"Mmm, so much for that path. Where next?"


M Halfling Bard 6 | HP 50 | AC 22 | T 16 | FF 17 | CMD 19 | Fort +4 | Ref +11 | Will +6 (+2 vs fear) | Init +5 | Perc +12

"Well, there was one more set of stairs we didn't check out yet, right?" Nicat confirms. "Let's go back that way, see where they go."

I've moved Nicat on the map to the space I mean, next to B3.


F Human Oracle/6 (HP 63/63 | AC:20 [+2 Buckler] | T:14 | FF:16 [+2 Buckler] | CMB:3 | CMD:16 | Fort:+6 | Ref:+6 | Will:+8 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | Speed:20)
Spells/Abilities:
Channel: 5/5 | Lv1: 6/7 | Lv2: 6/6 | Lv3: 4/4

Evelyn follows after Nicat. "Ah, this corridor. I remember passing it, but had forgotten about it."

"I'm ready when you are. Just lead the way!"


Returning to the statue of Alaznist, the party proceeds up a long flight of stairs before they come to a stop at another open door. The door opens into a small, circular room, its stone walls curiously free of engravings of the seven-pointed star common to the rest of the catacombs. A circular stone pool sits in the centre of the room, filled with water. The rim of the pool is lined with skulls, lest someone get the wrong idea about what sort of place this is.

Another open door is at the far side of the room, leading to a spiral staircase that goes up. It appears that part of the ceiling has collapsed on the stairs, rendering them impassable.

Detect Magic & DC 15 Spellcraft:
The waters of the pool appear to be laden with magic. Unlike the waters of Lamashtu, the water here is simply enchanted to purify itself and refill the pool.


HP: 23/23 AC 17, Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +4; Init +3; Perception +7; CMD 14 Human Magus 2

"Aw spit, don't tell me it's another demon-water thing?"


Female Dwarf Transmuter 5/Cyphermage 1 | HP 44/44 | Physical Enhancement +2 Str; Telekinetic Fist 7/7
Stats:
AC 12, T 12, FF 10; Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +6; Init +7; Perception +9

Eostre examines the magic of the pool.

Detect Magic Spellcraft check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

"Relax, Conner. It's just enchanted to purify and refill itself. Only danger you'd find from it is drowning."


F Human Oracle/6 (HP 63/63 | AC:20 [+2 Buckler] | T:14 | FF:16 [+2 Buckler] | CMB:3 | CMD:16 | Fort:+6 | Ref:+6 | Will:+8 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | Speed:20)
Spells/Abilities:
Channel: 5/5 | Lv1: 6/7 | Lv2: 6/6 | Lv3: 4/4

"You suppose the Father and other sir would also like to study this well?"

Evelyn cocks her head while thinking. "Hmm... shall we just press on for now, if it's nothing too special?"


Male Human Monk-6 (HP: 49/56; AC 19, 18t, 16ff; F+7,R+7,W+8)

"A shame we can't move it, magic and all surface side. It could help the towns folk, but i suspect that,'s beyond our current expertise."


M Halfling Bard 6 | HP 50 | AC 22 | T 16 | FF 17 | CMD 19 | Fort +4 | Ref +11 | Will +6 (+2 vs fear) | Init +5 | Perc +12

"Well, I don't know that Sandpoint needs another fountain," Nicat offers, "especially not one that came out of the hate-filled basement temple under the Chopper's house. But I do think we've seen all there is to see down here, which means we can get out of here, right?"

Anything I'm missing, DM Cat, or have we seen the whole place?


HP: 23/23 AC 17, Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +4; Init +3; Perception +7; CMD 14 Human Magus 2

"I would not drown, I am an excellent swimmer." Conner steps to the door, opening it first.


M Halfling Bard 6 | HP 50 | AC 22 | T 16 | FF 17 | CMD 19 | Fort +4 | Ref +11 | Will +6 (+2 vs fear) | Init +5 | Perc +12
Eostre Roldheim wrote:
"It looks like there's more to see here," Eostre observes, nodding her head towards the door across from the pool.

Per DMCat's post above: "Another open door is at the far side of the room, leading to a spiral staircase that goes up. It appears that part of the ceiling has collapsed on the stairs, rendering them impassable." That's why I thought we might be done.


Yep, you've pretty much explored the entire area.


Female Dwarf Transmuter 5/Cyphermage 1 | HP 44/44 | Physical Enhancement +2 Str; Telekinetic Fist 7/7
Stats:
AC 12, T 12, FF 10; Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +6; Init +7; Perception +9

"It seems then that we've cleared this ruin of everything that's haunted it. Let's pick up Brodert and Father Zantus and return to the surface. We've got a lot to talk and think about."


M Halfling Bard 6 | HP 50 | AC 22 | T 16 | FF 17 | CMD 19 | Fort +4 | Ref +11 | Will +6 (+2 vs fear) | Init +5 | Perc +12

"I'm with you, Eostre," Nicat replies eagerly, his relief making clear just how unpleasant he's found the wrathbasement to be. "Let's head back to town, where the beer is cool and a bathmat is just a bathmat."


Female Dwarf Transmuter 5/Cyphermage 1 | HP 44/44 | Physical Enhancement +2 Str; Telekinetic Fist 7/7
Stats:
AC 12, T 12, FF 10; Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +6; Init +7; Perception +9

"I'm not going to even bother trying to figure out what word you're mangling this time!" Eostre snorts.


Once the party reunites with Brodert Quink and Father Zantus, it's time to leave the cold, bloodied catacombs and their ancient Thassilonian wonders behind. Returning to the entrance tunnel is a simple enough affair.

The party is greeted by the sounds of splintering wood as they ascend the spiral stairs to Jervis Stoot's workshop. As they emerge, the once menacing effigy of Pazuzu crumbles and shatters, strewing bits and pieces of rotted wood all around the entrance to the catacombs. As the effigy crumbles, the stench of blood fades away and is swiftly replaced with the scent of earth and grass.

The party emerges from Jervis Stoot's decaying home...

...and are met with the ghost of the man himself. His soft brown eyes twinkle with a mix of delight and relief. His beard, once caked in blood, is now a stark white colour. His clothes are free of blood, gore and grime.

A soft chirping can be heard around him as several ghostly birds flit around his head. One of them even perches on his shoulder. They all turn their heads to look at the party.

"Thank you."

It's all he needs to say.

Jervis Stoot spreads his arms wide and looks up to the heavens. For the first time in many years, he truly feels at peace.

He and his birds fade away as a shaft of sunlight shines down.

And with that... welcome to Level 3.


M Halfling Bard 6 | HP 50 | AC 22 | T 16 | FF 17 | CMD 19 | Fort +4 | Ref +11 | Will +6 (+2 vs fear) | Init +5 | Perc +12
GM_Runecat wrote:
And with that... welcome to Level 3.

Schweeet!


F Human Oracle/6 (HP 63/63 | AC:20 [+2 Buckler] | T:14 | FF:16 [+2 Buckler] | CMB:3 | CMD:16 | Fort:+6 | Ref:+6 | Will:+8 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | Speed:20)
Spells/Abilities:
Channel: 5/5 | Lv1: 6/7 | Lv2: 6/6 | Lv3: 4/4

Evelyn freezes in place as she sees the ghost. When the ghost is gone she whispers in a weak voice. "Who was that...?"

Hurray! :)


Female Dwarf Transmuter 5/Cyphermage 1 | HP 44/44 | Physical Enhancement +2 Str; Telekinetic Fist 7/7
Stats:
AC 12, T 12, FF 10; Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +6; Init +7; Perception +9

"Jervis Stoot, also known as Chopper, a local artist turned demon-crazed spree killer due to the influence of the runewell below. Nicat or Ekan can probably tell you more, they're Sandpoint denizens, unlike Conner and myself. It looks like purging the well and emptying the ruins of denizens has freed his soul just as we suspected."

Eostre turns to Father Zantus.

"Thank you, Father, for your assistance. No doubt this will bring you no small amount of praise from your flock and approval from your goddess."


Male Human Monk-6 (HP: 49/56; AC 19, 18t, 16ff; F+7,R+7,W+8)
GM_Runecat wrote:


The party emerges from Jervis Stoot's decaying home...

...and are met with the ghost of the man himself. His soft brown eyes twinkle with a mix of delight and relief. His beard, once caked in blood, is now a stark white colour. His clothes are free of blood, gore and grime.

A soft chirping can be heard around him as several ghostly birds flit around his head. One of them even perches on his shoulder. They all turn their heads to look at the party.

"Thank you."

It's all he needs to say.

Jervis Stoot spreads his arms wide and looks up to the heavens. For the first time in many years, he truly feels at peace.

He and his birds fade away as a shaft of sunlight shines down.

And with that... welcome to Level 3.

Ekan smiles, and holds out a hand in farewell, "May your next life be a merrier one."


HP: 23/23 AC 17, Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +4; Init +3; Perception +7; CMD 14 Human Magus 2

"Stabbing gross things, doing good, righting wrongs, all in a day's work."


Male Human Monk-6 (HP: 49/56; AC 19, 18t, 16ff; F+7,R+7,W+8)

"Well, I plan to purchase a crossbow or something, my inablity to strike at range was shameful and left others with tasks I should have aided in."

Which I'm assuming I can purchase here in sandpoint easy enough


Female Dwarf Transmuter 5/Cyphermage 1 | HP 44/44 | Physical Enhancement +2 Str; Telekinetic Fist 7/7
Stats:
AC 12, T 12, FF 10; Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +6; Init +7; Perception +9
Ekan Waterfield wrote:

"Well, I plan to purchase a crossbow or something, my inablity to strike at range was shameful and left others with tasks I should have aided in."

Which I'm assuming I can purchase here in sandpoint easy enough

Eostre nods.

"These ancient Thassilonian wands we found ought to help with that, too. Given wrath's historical connections to the evocation school of magic, it's safe to assume most magical apparatus found in this ruin were designed to burn, zap or freeze things. Plus, the insights we've gained here will help me cast stronger and more effective combat spells. Even more if I copy those scrolls into my spellbook. Any objections to me calling dibs on those?"


Male Human Monk-6 (HP: 49/56; AC 19, 18t, 16ff; F+7,R+7,W+8)

"Not from me, certainly," Ekan smiles to hear the new resources Eostre, and thus the group, might have at their disposal.


HP: 23/23 AC 17, Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +4; Init +3; Perception +7; CMD 14 Human Magus 2

"I kept the metal stick, sounds fair you get to keep the fire ones."


F Human Oracle/6 (HP 63/63 | AC:20 [+2 Buckler] | T:14 | FF:16 [+2 Buckler] | CMB:3 | CMD:16 | Fort:+6 | Ref:+6 | Will:+8 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | Speed:20)
Spells/Abilities:
Channel: 5/5 | Lv1: 6/7 | Lv2: 6/6 | Lv3: 4/4

"I certainly don't mind," Evelyn tells Eostre. "Whatever helps you guys in your journey."

Evelyn looks a bit hesitant, but continues in a soft voice. "Mind if I hang around with you for a bit longer? I had fun today, and if you're going to have more adventures I'd like to be a part of it."


M Halfling Bard 6 | HP 50 | AC 22 | T 16 | FF 17 | CMD 19 | Fort +4 | Ref +11 | Will +6 (+2 vs fear) | Init +5 | Perc +12

Nicat does a happy little jig as Jervis Stoot’s ghost thanks them and vanishes, taking his ghostly birds with him to a better place. ”Nice work, everyone! We broke the curse of Chopper’s Isle! Did you see how happy he was?”

As they head back to town, Nicat agrees with the idea of Eostre keeping the scrolls, ”Sure, I don’t have any use for reading about magic, doesn’t make any sense to me. It’s like trying to read a book that tells you how to walk or chew – things you just do, you know? And I’m okay with you keeping the wandy things too, though I might like to try ‘em out!”

As Evelyn asks her question, he turns to her with a look of surprise, ”Hang around with us? You’re one of us now, Evvy! I’m glad you had fun, because you saved our butts too! I was wondering if we’d have to convince you to stay after what we saw down there – of course you can stay! In fact, we need to seal that deal with a drink at Ameiko’s place!”


Male Human Monk-6 (HP: 49/56; AC 19, 18t, 16ff; F+7,R+7,W+8)

"Indeed, we could not have done it without your support I think." Ekan adds


F Human Oracle/6 (HP 63/63 | AC:20 [+2 Buckler] | T:14 | FF:16 [+2 Buckler] | CMB:3 | CMD:16 | Fort:+6 | Ref:+6 | Will:+8 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | Speed:20)
Spells/Abilities:
Channel: 5/5 | Lv1: 6/7 | Lv2: 6/6 | Lv3: 4/4

Evelyn looks a bit confused. Unsure of how exactly she should react she gives the others a weak grin and nods her head once, then quickly shifts the conversation away from her. "Who is Ameiko? Sounds like she runs an inn or pub?"


Female Dwarf Transmuter 5/Cyphermage 1 | HP 44/44 | Physical Enhancement +2 Str; Telekinetic Fist 7/7
Stats:
AC 12, T 12, FF 10; Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +6; Init +7; Perception +9

"Ameiko Kaijitsu. Local noblewoman and ex-adventurer. Runs the Rusty Dragon inn here in town. Excellent person, even if her father's an arse."


Male Human Monk-6 (HP: 49/56; AC 19, 18t, 16ff; F+7,R+7,W+8)

"He is... abrasive," Ekan says, "Yes. And Ameiko is a very kind woman."


HP: 23/23 AC 17, Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +4; Init +3; Perception +7; CMD 14 Human Magus 2

"Yes, Ameiko is very kind, and she has all the ale, so that's where I'm going next."


F Human Oracle/6 (HP 63/63 | AC:20 [+2 Buckler] | T:14 | FF:16 [+2 Buckler] | CMB:3 | CMD:16 | Fort:+6 | Ref:+6 | Will:+8 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | Speed:20)
Spells/Abilities:
Channel: 5/5 | Lv1: 6/7 | Lv2: 6/6 | Lv3: 4/4

Evelyn nods and starts walking back to Sandpoint. "Let's go then!"


A Beautiful Bardess Beyond Compare

With farewells made, the party journeys back to their usual hangout--the Rusty Dragon. Not a lot of people pay attention to them as they arrive, but Ameiko takes note of them as soon as they enter.

"And the conquering heroes return at last." She smirks. "So, what can I get ya?"


A Noble of Flowers

The sandy-haired noble from the White Deer is seated at the bar in his fancy blue clothes, currently nursing a glass of red wine. When the party enters, he turns and looks at them, his eyes widening as he sees Evelyn.

"Oh my heavens..." His cheeks turn a bit red.


F Human Oracle/6 (HP 63/63 | AC:20 [+2 Buckler] | T:14 | FF:16 [+2 Buckler] | CMB:3 | CMD:16 | Fort:+6 | Ref:+6 | Will:+8 | Init:+3 | Perc:+5 | Speed:20)
Spells/Abilities:
Channel: 5/5 | Lv1: 6/7 | Lv2: 6/6 | Lv3: 4/4

Evelyn's completely oblivious to Aldern's presence as she moves up to Ameiko. "Hi, I'm Evelyn."

She extends a hand and smiles brightly. "I heard you have the best drinks in town?"


M Halfling Bard 6 | HP 50 | AC 22 | T 16 | FF 17 | CMD 19 | Fort +4 | Ref +11 | Will +6 (+2 vs fear) | Init +5 | Perc +12

"In town?" Nicat cries out, "The Dragon's got the best drinks for miles! And the food's even better!"

He turns to Ameiko and says, "Conquering heroes, eh? I like that! I mean, Deputy Sheriff sounded pretty darn good, but Conquering Hero? That's great! I should get a banner made!"

He waves his friends over to the bar, forgetting all about the discretion they were supposed to exercise, and shouts, "Hey gang! We just defeated a bunch of bathmats...no, wrathmongers...and mutant gobbers and such! First round of drinks is on me!"


Female Dwarf Transmuter 5/Cyphermage 1 | HP 44/44 | Physical Enhancement +2 Str; Telekinetic Fist 7/7
Stats:
AC 12, T 12, FF 10; Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +6; Init +7; Perception +9

Eostre sees little Lord Foxglove start blushing at Evelyn and Nicat being Nicat and facepalms so hard it leaves a red handprint.

"You just drank a ten-thousand year old bottle of wine, and you didn't even bother to share it!"


HP: 23/23 AC 17, Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +4; Init +3; Perception +7; CMD 14 Human Magus 2

Conner sits at the bar. "So, what would you recommend for a demon slayer?"


Male Human Monk-6 (HP: 49/56; AC 19, 18t, 16ff; F+7,R+7,W+8)

"I think I'll have water, pure, clean,and from a source I trust. It feels almost novel now," The Monk replies, "And later I need to go buy a crossbow."


Female Dwarf Transmuter 5/Cyphermage 1 | HP 44/44 | Physical Enhancement +2 Str; Telekinetic Fist 7/7
Stats:
AC 12, T 12, FF 10; Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +6; Init +7; Perception +9

"I'd ask for a stiff drink, but I have to work tonight. We all do. We need to have a conversation about what we found down there. Shalelu still around?"


The Last Thing Goblins Never See | Jade Regent Portrait
Eostre wrote:
"I'd ask for a stiff drink, but I have to work tonight. We all do. We need to have a conversation about what we found down there. Shalelu still around?"

"You called?"

As if on cue, the elven ranger steps out from the shadows of the tavern door.

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