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Initiative
You rush to the garden at the back of the museum to find thousands of glowing glyphs forming a protective shell around the outside of the museum, casting a sparkling aura of light that bounces off the fountain’s waters. They seem to shift and move.
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For every 5 that you beat the DC, you may ask for one piece of information from this list.
Round 1
map
Runes
Kuriq
Ranalus
Reavis
Anduris
Crios
Kivuli
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Reavis quickly identifies the protective Runes. He relays to everyone that in addition to causing distraction to creatures interacting with it; a shifting rune can be attuned to a single magical trap. It can change the position of the trap and trigger it. Additionally, no resistances per se but does have swarm traits and construct traits.
Kivuli rushes forward and begins attempting to disable the runes, he makes significant progress, but realizes it is a complex task.
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From your starting location you couldn't make it to the runes in a single move, and it requires a standard to make a skill check to disable and you must be adjacent to the runes to do so. I know the starting points were somewhat subjective, but in the long run I don't think this will actually end up mattering.
So I moved you within a 5' step away and we'll say you cast Detect Magic granting you a plus +2 next turn...will go ahead and use your roll for your turn 2 if you wish (see below).
Anduris rushes forward but can't seem to figure out the detailed patterns of the runes. Crios moves forward and casts detect magic as well.
With all the negative attention the runes set off a magical trap, engulfing everyone but Kivuli in a waves of hot flames and while the flames feel incredibly hot for a moment, when they subside you feel more spent than burnt.
The runes then swirl and move forward surrounding Ranalus and Anduris in a swarm of bright lights.
Now next to the runes and armed with knowledge from the detect magic Crios uses his arcane knowledge to further disarm the runes.
Round 2
Map
Runes
Kuriq
Ranalus
Reavis
Anduris
Crios
Kivuli
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Given how many are injured, Ranalus will channel to heal. It isn't that effective but will save us some wand charges.
He hold his holy symbol out.
"As the night restores us, so shall the Count.
Darkness embrace you."
Shadowy tendrils creep out from his holy symbol, healing everyone.
variant channel so 2
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A whopping 7 points of healing. And you all have low-light vision for a round after each channel.
Then he'll draw his wand and use it on himself.
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Kuriq thanks Ranalus for the healing, and then firmly draws upon his own wand of cure light wounds to also tend to himself. He wounds nearly heal completely but is left with a little scar, to remind him of his carelessness. He then turns to the party to offer help, "Anyone else needs assistance of curing?"
A little while later, Kuriq turns to the closest person of authority around the museum, and enquires if the guard animals need be alive if they are causing a problem.
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"Thank you for your ministrations Ranalus. That feels much better." Crios says as he takes out his own wand and taps it to his chest. the few remaining blisters quickly fade from view.
"I agree. The animals is where we will head." Crios says in agreement. He takes out his wand of shield in order to be best prepared.
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Perception
On your way inside the building, Kuriq manages to find one of Nigel's assistants, the obviously overwhelm man, manages Yes, the guard animals should be spared if possible.
Once inside, you take the doors to the right. Long shadows cast by ruined displays and broken furniture litter the floor. A humanoid-shaped figure made of shattered clockwork lies slumped over a bench. Above, an elaborately painted sign reads “Crusader’s Chronicles.”
Ranalus and Kivuli manage to spot a well hidden feline form among the displays.
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The feline stretches and comes into view, and then a surprising thing happens.
Oh am I a good kitty now? I might be a naughty kitty. He purrs softly for a second. Oh I do like a good enchantment, can anyone cast one on me?
He arches his back and then continues, Oh yes, I'm suppose to ask, why are you hear intruding in Nigel museum? And which one of you is the best spellcaster?
Inquisitive feline predators native to the First World. They thrive on magic.
For every 5 that you beat the DC, you may ask for one piece of information from this list.
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With wide eyes and an even wider smile, Crios practically dances forward to talk with the strange feeline, "Hello there. Are you a DWEOMERCAT!? I have only read about your kind! This is amazing! You are quite beautiful! I've read that you can..."
"But please forgive my exuberant behavior." he continues in a fanboyish rush, "It's really just so incredible to meet you. Would you mind giving me a print of your paw for my journal? Maybe later... after all this activity is dealt with. You see, Nigel asked us to come in and investigate a break in. Somehow the wards were *all* set off but the intruders are supposedly inside past the wards. Unfortunately Nigel can't get in to deal with the intruders with every one of the wards going off at the same time, so he asked us for help."
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"A dweomercat! A scion of the First World! I ask your pardon, for I did not recognize you at first. In truth, I barely glimpsed you, so well were you hidden. I greet you in the name of Count Ranalc of the Eldest.
I am a spellcaster of some merit. Though I have spent some years developing other skills as well, so I do not know which of us is the most powerful spellcaster."
"We seek to aid Nigel in bringing his museum back to the way he wishes it to be" " and preventing further destruction. May I ask what brings you here?"
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turn spells cast on you into benefits.
The Dwoemercat momentarily seems excite to talk to Crios and begins moving toward the magus, but then perhaps his enthusiasm is a bit off putting to the magical beast or maybe he does like the sound of his voice, and he turns away, looking over his shoulder.
That sounds like a story a bunch of intruders would make-up if they wanted to get away with something. I suppose I'll have to tear you to bits, it was my deal with Nigel after all.
It's clear it will take more to convince the guard of your intentions.
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Ranalus looks somewhat annoyed at having to prove himself.
"I've helped out Nigel before. Happy to do so again. We have a note from our venture-captain, if that matters. Do you wish to test our expertise as Pathfinders? Might that convince you we are genuine?
Or do you wish us to cast a few spells on you?"
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Still thrilled to be in the presence of such a rare creature, Crios is undaunted, "Oh how silly of me. Of course you should be suspicious under circumstances such as these."
Nodding along with Ranalus as he explains things further, Crios interjects when an idea crosses his mind, "I know! Come along and keep an eye on us. If you really must kill us, you can always choose to do so later just as well as you can now! This way there doesn't need to be a rush to judgement, and we have a chance to prove ourselves! Oh please come with us, there is so much we have to talk about. And please, let me introduce everyone..." and he does just that.
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Upon hearing things turn for a potential worst, Kuriq steps to intervene.
"We are here on business, under the request of Nigel, might I say we are authorised to use whatever means necessary to ensure the place is in order. I suggest you check with Nigel if you find reason to find us suspicious. And if you hinder us in doing our job, we will not hesitate to take appropriate action, but as it would be preferred, you side with us and observe us to judge it for yourself that we are on your side. I do not intend to shed unnecessary blood." Kuriq firmly states.
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"Sounds like we are work'en the same side o'the coin here if'n ya know what I'm say'n. Yer job is protect'n what this Nigel set ya ta protect and he sent us here ta try to stop ev'rything from get more wrecked then what it already is. What say ya fastidious feline...join us in do'n what we're both supposed to be do'n here...sav'n stuff."
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Warming to Ranalus somewhat, So your a magical one, yes, elves even half of one can be quite powerfully with magic. In fact looking at you all the potential is, well quite promising. So no notes, yes, cast your spell upon me.
Crios makes the introductions and First World cat listens as each name is said. Then addresses Kuriq, Yes it's fascinating to watch the
clockworks fight with the haunted relics, I guess it makes sense that NIgel sent you in, else I would have seen you before now I don't think he foresaw everything going haywire.
As Kivuli and Anduris the Dwoemercat seems to way each word.
He weaves among the displays, rubbing his sides on each as he goes. As for why I'm here lots of strange magic here at the Blakros Museum. Nigel lets me peruse them in exchange for looking out for the place. I was exploring in the basement when I heard all the noise coming from above.
He looks up to Ranalus with what seems to be a grin, Now weren't you about to cast a spell on me?
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As Ranalus casts the spell, the Dwoemercat seems to link into the divine energy as it is cast, a small flash of light, and then the spell resolves as normal. The cat seems to study you all for a few moments.
Ah yes, very interesting the power comes from Count Ranalc, yes, you did mention it up front. But I did not believe it could be so. But I see you are not evil. This chance encounter has been more meaningful to me than you know. I always believed Count Ranalc was no more; but despite his disappearance, you've cast a spell in his power, contradicting claims of his demise. And your choice as opened up my ability to see you more truly.
He begins to lick his paw, very relaxed now. Good luck Pathfinders. I believe the relics you will enjoy.
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You head back to the room behind you, the Dwoemercat pads quietly behind you watching you as you go.
Under a sign that reads “The Shining Armory,” priceless Shining Crusade artifacts displayed on pedestals creak and move by some unseen force. Eerie light seems to dart between the objects while the din of a raging battle echoes throughout the chamber. The central feature is a low, artificial hill atop which stands a stuffed owlbear surrounded by shattered undead foes. The beast wears chainmail barding and an orange-and-black caparison depicting a stylized owlbear. A dead man dressed in furs lies on the floor before a suit of full-plate armor. It moves in response to your entrance, aggressively raising its claws.
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This appears to be a stuffed owlbear which is now animated.
For every 5 that you beat the DC, you may ask for one piece of information from this list.
Initiative
Round 1
Map
Reavis
Kuriq
Ranalus
Anduris
Crios
Kivuli
Owlbear
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"That stuffed owlbear seems to be threatening us! Some sort of evil magic? Take it down!" Kuriq barks as he moves around the corner getting a better angle to take a shot at the creature. As he does so, he withdraws an arrow, the arrow lights itself on fire as he does so.
He lets an arrow loose at the subject to test it.
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Having stuffed his wand of shield back in it's sheath, and with his journal out, Crios walks and talks with the mysterious feline.
When Kuriq give the order though, Crios drops the journal without a second thought, snapping his wrist to bring the wand back out and quickly taping it to his chest before he drops it as well and rushes forward gripping his staff in both hands ready to battle the owlbear.