Crypt of the Everflame (Inactive)

Game Master fine_young_misanthrope

Here's the Crypt of the Everflame Thread. I'm running this PFS legal, so your characters can get credit for this one!

Here's the intro blurb:
An adventure for 1st-level characters

The young heroes of the town of Kassen are ready for their coming-of-age ceremony, an old tradition in which they retrieve a piece of the eternal flame burning in the tomb of the town’s founder. Yet when they arrive there, they find only the corpses of their fellow townsfolk, dead bandits, and mysterious animated skeletons. The novice heroes must brave the traps and perils of the Crypt of the Everflame, discover the source of the corruption that has awakened an ancient evil, and defeat a menace that seeks vengeance against Kassen and its people.

Crypt of the Everflame is a dungeon adventure for 1st-level characters, written for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and compatible with the 3.5 edition of the world’s oldest RPG. The adventure map uses the same layout as the 2009 edition of Paizo’s GameMastery Flip-Mat: Dungeon. This adventure is set in the forested land of Nirmathas in the Pathfinder Chronicles campaign setting, but can easily be set in any game world. It can be used on its own or combined with its sequels, Masks of the Living God and City of Golden Death to create an even greater campaign arc.

Designed specifically for the new Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rules and designed by the new game’s primary designer, Crypt of the Everflame spotlights exciting new rules updates and character abilities, making the ideal introductory adventure for Pathfinder RPG players. A new era in fantasy roleplaying begins here!

Written by Jason Bulmahn.

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sorry, I did sign up, but it didn't appear on my game tab, so I forgot to check gameplay, if I'm not in this, please let me know, but I'm showing up, if that is what you are waiting for

dot. Juniper is ready.

I´m ready

You are all the young heroes of Kassen. Either born here or moved here at an early age, you have all grown to adulthood in this town. Today is the annual quest for the Everflame, the coming of age ceremony for the young adults of the town. You have been told that this year is your year. Today you will start your quest to the crypt of Ekat to light a lantern from the Everflame in his crypt.

You were to meet in the town square at noon. Usually this place is a cross section of the village with people working or talking. However, today when you arrive it is empty except for the others chosen to enter the crypt.

Just then, the bells atop the Temple of Erastil toll their midday song, echoing through the quiet town. As the peals begin t fade, the first of the townsfolk make their way into the square, dressed in black, as if attending a funeral. They slowly fill the square, moving quietly across the cold, hard ground, their eyes downcast and mournful. After a few moments, a murmur passes through the crowd as it slowly parts to let Mayor Uptal through. he leads the way with a tarnished silver lantern. Behind him, an old pony drags a cart laden with backpacks and supplies.

Once he reaches the center of the crown, Mayor Uptal stops and calls out to the assembled townsfolk Once again the winter winds blow through the Fangwood, marking the end of another harvest. There are wolves in the woods, howling at our walls, and serpents in our shadows, waiting to strike. Just as it was one hundred and seventy-four years ago, when Kassen himself left these walls to protect us, so it is today. Where are the heroes? Where are the brave folk that will venture out to Kassen's tomb and retrieve the flame to keep this community safe for another winter?

A skinny tall tiefling does one step to the front, speaking loudly.

I offer myself for the task.

This winter, I´ll face the wolves, I´ll face the serpents, I´ll go to the tomb of Kassen to retrieve the flame.

He stoods firmly, knowing he isn´t appreciated by many of the townsfolk due to his heritage and his ankward aspect. But this don´t mind to him, even that people helped him to became one with the community, and now is time to be part of the ceremony.

A tall, fit, and attractive woman with hair of sparkling silver steps forward. Though mostly human in appearance, it is clear celestial blood flows through her veins.

She stands in sharp contrast to the infernal features of the tiefling; if she bears any prejudice against him, her eyes do not betray it.

"I have also been adopted by this town, and commit all that I am to this cause. May Iomedae bless our endeavor," she says.

where are the heroes? Well you are in luck, I'm one of the heroes you search for Tusk says with a very positive attitude.

The mayor turns from the people who have stepped forward and begins to gather large backpacks. Here! Each of you take one! For Maldrek, since you spoke up, I give the lantern. Carry with care! He then turns to the rest of the town and booms I PRESENT TO YOU THE BRAVE HEROES WHO WILL FOLLOW IN KASSEN'S FOOTSTEPS TO RETRIEVE THE EVERFLAME! SOME OF THEM MAY NOT RETURN, BUT I SAY TO YOU THAT THEIR SACRIFICE SHALL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. GO, BRAVE HEROES, AND DO NOT RETURN UNTIL YOU HAVE THE ENTERAL FIRE!"

And with that the may points to the south, the direction of kassen's tomb. The townsfolk begin to wave goodbye with cold, solemn looks on most of their faces.

With that I will need a walking order. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LXeaCzO8P5d5yKLG-ZYicGqWGjuYCTO1wvN mvwYj4Mg/edit?usp=sharing Go here, post a picture of your character and where you are in relation to the other characters. Also, make sure I know your perception modifier for things.

In addition, the bag has five days or rations, a small tent, a winter blanket, a full waterskin, and a piece of the trail map.

Spread among your packs is the following: 50 feet hempen rope, a box containing tinder and three tindertwigs, a labeled potion of cure light wounds, and three torches, a grappling hook, and a small bottle of local brandy.

T for Tusk, that is a pretty big area that we can be in.

I would like to go in the middle, is better to protect the wizard, you know.
I had put myself in the map, but it will we useful know if we are going down, est, or whatever. And you can check my perception below my name.

Maybe someone strong should carry this things. But I can help carrying the brandy

I use a reach weapon, so should be on the second rank, if possible. However, if there are no other front-liners, I suppose I could take that, too.

"Iomedae has granted me great strength," the aasimar says. "I can carry much of the additional gear," she offers.

oh it should be worth noting as tusk has a ranged weapon, ie gun and a melee weapon, he currently has his melee weapon, his axe out

I assume we're walking up on the map. Gorwyn is the long-haired guy whose token is in a gold circle, and his eidolon Conflaviel is the angel-looking thing next to him. I couldn't find a good forum avatar for him; the one I'm using is the best I could do. His token is more what he really looks like. He and Conflaviel are both happy to be near the front.

Gorwyn steps forward to join the other fledgling heroes accepting the task. With him is a tall, quiet, golden-looking angelic figure. Doubtless it turns some heads, but those who have known him for a little while know that this is Conflaviel, his eidolon-- an outsider that Gorwyn has a special connection with, and it was that connection that prompted Gorwyn to try to become an adventurer in the first place. Indeed, those who know him well know that Gorwyn has already joined the Pathfinder society and gone through his Confirmation, and that he has the wayfinder to show it.

(That's the only scenario he's played.)

Gorwyn already has lamellar leather armor and a loaded backpack of his own, but he says, "I can carry about another ten pounds of gear. Conflaviel here, however, does not really wear the armor it appears he wears, for they are actually part of his own form. Conflaviel is quite strong, and can carry a lot of gear."

Conflaviel can carry 60 or so pounds of gear, but there is the danger that if he gets unsummoned, it won't be available for a day until Gorwyn can resummon him!

Both Conflaviel and Gorwyn are armed with morningstars, and those who have known them know that they pratice fighting together.

Going through the packs, you see the map of the area. Map. The journey will take two days by foot.

as we are setting things up, what order do you sleep in?

Me and Juniper first guard
Sarephta and Tusk, second guard
Gorwin and Conflaviel third guard

Sounds great. You guys ready to head out?

I´m ready and willing

Let's do this thing!

Tusk ready.

You set off. It's a colder day. It hasn't snowed much, but it is still cold as you make your way into the woods. As you go deeper, you see the natural path that leads through the forest to the crypt that is indicated by your map. It's not well worn, but it's used enough to lead you in the right direction. As you make you way deeper into the forest, you see a suprize awaiting you. To your left three orcs emerge from the forest. They stare are you, grunt, and ready their rusty swords. They do not look friendly.

Forest Fight

orc init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Gorwyn init: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Tusk init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Sarephta init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
el liberto init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

So it's:
El Liberto
Sarephta
My Orcs
Tusk
Gorwyn

Let's dance!

Maldrek see the orcs coming and decides he is better situated at the other side of the group.

But before start moving, he conjures an acid orb and throws it to the nearest orc.

ranged touch, acid splash: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 121d3 ⇒ 2

He also picks his dagger as he moves

You throw the orb of acid, but miss the target.

Everything is fine, carry on!

Sarephta steps forward to engage the hostile orcs, but as she stabs at one with her longspear, it easily dodges aside.

"To arms!" the cleric cries.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 for damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

The orcs move to attack. Two move to Sarephta swinging with great axes.
orc a attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
orc a damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

orc b attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
orc b damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

A third takes a longer route and move to tusk I believe? and tries to hit him.

orc C attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
orc C damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

oouch, assuming I'm in melee, I will swing with my axe, if I'm not in melee, I will move to melee and swing hit: 3 + 1d20 ⇒ 3 + (16) = 19
hit: 1d12 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 slashing with my two-handed axe.

you said he went after me, but it does not show me as being melee on the map, so I wanted to be sure, but I do see a space I can squeeze in

GM: can you put the map in the campaign info, or whatever it is that makes it appear at the top of the page? That makes it easier to quickly find the map.

Gorwyn holds while Conflaviel maneuvers around to get into a flanking position on the other side of one of the orcs. Then, both attack with their morningstars.

Conflaviel move action: with 30 feet of move, he can easily get to the other side of the orc without having to move within 5' of the orc and provoke an AoO.

Conflaviel Morningstar Attack, including flank: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Conflaviel Morningstar Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Gorwyn Morningstar Attack, including flank: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Gorwyn Morningstar Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Is orc C the southermost orc? If so, it was Gorwyn he hit, putting Gorwyn at 2hp....

Gorwyn decks the crap out of the orc. It goes down hard with most of its head caved in.

"These creatures are an illusion!" Sarephta yells to the others. "They can't harm you! Look for a trickster creating this illusion!" she says as she looks around.

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

yeah, I know, lets kill them anyway, consider it practice. I'm pretty sure my 19 hit and my 10 dmg killed one

So you want to fight with nothing, interesting

Maldrek tries to disbelief the illusion before continue talking.

Will save + Sarephta bonus: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 4 = 24

If it´s what you like, I´ll let you fight with them. Meanwhile help our cleric to look for the trickster, let´s see why he has done this

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Gorwyn stands down, and Conflaviel does as well. "They're illusions. Nothing more. They aren't even practice dummies. LooK!"

He swings his morningstar through the illusion without touching the orc... partially providing his comrades with their +4 bonus on avoiding it.

As soon as the four of you all disbelieve the illusions, the illusions all fade away. You hear rustling from far away followed by a booming voice: WELL DONE! CONSIDER THIS THE PRACTICE ROUND! STAY SAFE AND BY THE GODS BLESS! All you recognize this voice as the local wizard as you hear him run back toward town.

All you the wounds you gained fighting the figments disappear as the illusions fade. Ahead, the trail stretches toward the crypt.

I think I have to arrange one lesson or two when we come back from the crypt. That spell looks interisting

We can go in when you want, just give me a few seconds to improve my vision

He´s casting deathwatch as spell like ability.
Misanthrope, as Maldrek is able to cast this at will and lasts 20 min, could to run as if it´s allways active?

Tusk puts away his axe and pulls out his loaded gun. Dwarf coming through as he runs up to the crypt and just pushes the doors wide open violently and aggressively. Gun ready for whatever might be there.

"Well, that got the blood pumping for no good reason," Sarephta frowns as the illusion disappears. "Though I suppose I should be glad no blood was shed. Let's keep going," she suggests.

You all get ready after the fight to continue down the trail toward the crypt see discussion note. You easily followed the map for most of the day, the sunlight begins to fade and a cold wind begins to rattle through the leafless trees. It's getting cold and getting darker.

I've marked where you are on the map. If you just want to take the first patch of ground you find, you will need to make a fort check to not be tired. If you want to find a good camp site, you need s survival check.

Also, on the positions map, could you put your name on each token? I made a mistake in the last fight since I attacked the wrong person. And, could you put yourselves in line for 5 foot corridors?

fort: 5 + 1d20 ⇒ 5 + (12) = 17 first patch of ground, unless someone else finds a camp site for us all, as Tusk is not a survival person.

moved my walking order to like very front, unless someone wants to go ahead of me, you are free to do so

Though hardly the outdoors type, Sarephta is able to find a spot of ground that appears dry and sheltered from the elements.

survival: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Gorwyn is grateful for Sarephta's efforts in finding a good camp spot. "I'm glad you're along! This sort of thing isn't my forte...."

He will, however, use his flint & steel to help start a campfire. He will take his bedroll out of his backpack, and set it up for sleeping. Before going to sleep, he'll dismiss Conflaviel to wherever it is in the multiverse the eidolon hangs out when he's not at Gorwyn's side.

Sarephta easily finds some nice ground to sleep. You begin to set up camp. It's cold, but Gorwyn set up a nice fire. The darkness creeps in on all sides. For some of you, this might be the darkest you've ever seen as even the simple lights of the town keep the deeper dark at bay. For others, this is night with a waning moon over head.

random roll: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Sarephta perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
Tusk perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12