DM B's PFS PbP Hall of the Flesh Eaters Table 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Beckett

"Ummm.... folks...umm... I don't feel...ah... quite... right..." Kalenna whispers to the others as her stomach bothers her. "I think I may be... sick..."

We must put this abomination down! she says as she begins to concentrate.

Are we rolling iniative?

Not yet, nope.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Narayan does not believe that destruction is a solution to much.
Undead should not be.
Narayan does not care which undead is which.
We should sstrike them at oncce!

Kitako glances at the walls.

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

There is something there in those scratches, a door maybe

He also uses his limited experience to try to identify the creature approaching the group.

Religion red: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Religion purple: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Festrogs, those are festrogs. They are very fast. Beware

Do they spawn? she asks the monk.

= Previously, on the Ptomoleo's possession combat =

"What... happened... here...", he says slowly, a bit confused after the 'curse' is broken.

"You stay away from me!"

"I'm really sorry. Maybe someone can use this", he pulls off a wand of cure light wounds, "to help you."

@Kaleena, feel free to use how many charges you want from Ptolomeo's wand. He has a guilty conscience. :)

"And thank you all for the help", the oread tells to the others.

= On undeads hall scene =

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

There is something there in those scratches, a door maybe

"If you are saying...", Ptolomeo thought as he starts to walk to the center of the room.

Ptomoleo's actions for surprise round and round 1:

Ptolomeo holds his lucerne hammer and stand in the middle of the chamber, waiting for the creatures come and get him.

Surprise round action, move 30 feet

Kitajo moves to the nearest wall and advances toward the enemies.

Examining the sandals, Henrik will cast Detect Magic and attempt to identify them. "Ooh, these are nice, I've been wanting a pair of these", he says. Unless anyone else objects He slips on the sandals, and wiggles his toes in them. "Comfy!"

Once they enter the room, Henrik wrinkles his nose at the smell of the giant tumor. Once he becomes aware of the unpleasant things eating the tumor, he will instantly react to protect himself.

Surprise round actions: Move action to retrieve a Wand of Prot from Evil, Standard action to use it on myself.

Once we get to first full round action:

Henrik will move further into the room, and look at the layout of the tumor with the passages on either side. Don't want them to come at us from both sides... The gnome gestures toward the south side of the room, and casts a spell Silent Image, DC17 Will save if interacted with. Instantly, a stone wall appears, 10 feet east of the southern-most purple baddie, that hugs the side of the tumor and extends to the southern wall. Marked in green on the map

First round action

Kitajo moves further forward, drawing his temple sword on the way. He swipes at the festrog Red 2.

Temple Sword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Temple Sword Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Temple Sword Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Temple Sword Crit Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Ptolomeo's tactics to wait them come, fails. :P

Narayan moves up with Kitajo, falling into his broad hooked battle-stance as he does so.

Kaleena enters the room...

Ptolomeo enters a bit closer, establishing a "come and get me" line in the proverbial sand, while Kitajo moves in for a quick kill. While not exactly a lucky blow, it's enough to drain the unlife from the creature, and Narayan steps in to help protect his ally against the inevitable counterattacks to come.

Henrikuaxian draws a wand, calling on his own arcane guile to creat a false wall, cutting off an avenue for the undead to approach from. (Surprise round is only a single Move or Standard, while Round 1 is a full round, so I'm assuming you want to get the Wand out and then cast the Illusion, hoping it will allow you to use the wand from safety?).

I do not see any specific actions for Emma, Jarek, or Kaleena, so I moved them in a bit closer, assuming they arm themselves for what they might like to use. If we need to change this let me know.

ROUND 2

Henrikuaxian ()
Kaleena ()
Narayan (full defense)
Kitajo ()
Ghoul 1 & 2 (/)
Festrog 1 ()
Emma ()
Ghouls 3 & 4 (/)
Jarek ()
Ptolomeo (ready attack)

Poor Emma at the end of the line :)

Question. I have only been playing for about 6 months, sorry. Can I move on the diagonal around these pillars?

Surprise Round

Jarek activates his fire blessing, causing his mace to burn bright with flames!

Yes. So, moving diagonal counts as 1.5 worth of movement, but, unlike in most cases, it's actually sort of rounded down. That is to say the first 5ft square is worth 5ft of movement, and then the second, (and 4th, and 6th, etc. . .) costs 10ft.
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So, lets say you wanted to, as an example, move 4 squares all diagonal. It would cost you 30ft worth of movement, (5ft <square 1>, +10ft <square 2>, +5ft <square 3>, +10ft <square 4>.)
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Another thing to keep in mind is that "difficult terrain" can add to this even more, so if you where doing the same exact movement as above, but also happened to be climbing a staircase as you where doing it, <difficult terrain which normally costs 10ft of movement per 5ft square>, it would instead be something like (10ft <square 1>, +15ft <square 2>, +10ft <square 3>, +15ft <square 4>, for a total of 50ft.) However, only the actual squares of difficult terrain, or even moving diagonally count for this. Does that makes sense?

Surprise Round

Jarek activates his fire blessing, causing his mace to burn bright with flames!

Just in case I wasn't clear, everyone gets both a Surprise Round and also an additional 1 Full Round to act before any of the enemies are able to act.

Kitajo moves around the pillars to approach the nearest enemy. He dodges the inevitable swipe coming his way from the enemy.

Tumble to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

He then swings his temple sword again at the closest undead Purple 4

Temple Sword: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Round 1

Jarek charges forward, and attacks the closest undead! Number 3

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Seeing his friends pour into the northern side of the room, Henrik makes his way to the southern side. Double move. He maintains his wall illusion without much effort while moving in Swift action to concentrate. On his way, he taps Ptolomeo on the shoulder and says in a low voice "The wall is an illusion, you can go right through it"

Kaleena runs up next to Narayan so she can shoot next round...

Surprise Round the Chelaxian will move behind the "wall"

Round 1

She will see a piece of rubble on the floor on the other side of the wall and using her telekinesis launch it at ghoul #1
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15 rta
1d6 ⇒ 4

Narayan strides forward with a loud stomp as he arcs his leg up to bring the heel crashing down on the ghoul's wretched skull.
Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Return to peace, fiend
Assuming it's alive
As the creature shrinks back from Narayan's mighty blow, he pivots to crush it against the ground with the heel of his palm.
Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Your horror brings no one joy

Forgot my fire damage
Fire Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Seemingly out of nowhere, a small rock hovers off of the ground then flies to strike at one of the undead. Henrikuaxian indicates to his allies that the newly formed wall is simply a trick as he moves in closer to the action while Kaleena joins him, readying her weapon of choice for use shortly.

Narayan and Kitajo move in on the offensive, with one leveling a deadly axe kick that outright drops one of the undead monstrosities and the other moving in to engage another.

Two of the ghouls move in to attack the nearest target, Kitajo, after mumbling something "Fresh meat.", but seem to be suffering from some sort of stupor similar to what might be "on drugs" for a mortal, as one leave itself open for a counter attack, while the other fails to catch the monk. One, however, does, taking a devastating bite from the man's rather unprotected flesh.

Kitajo AoO vs Ghoul 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Miss

(1) Bite vs Kitajo (AC 20): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 <miss>
(2) Bite vs Kitajo (AC 20): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 <Possible Crit>
Bite vs Kitajo (AC 20): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 <NO Crit>
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Seeing all of this, Ptolomeo begins to salivate.

One of the other undead rushes through his allies, attempting to pounce on the dark knight, however, dark blessings seem to be upon him as that single bit of extra flame is exactly what was needed to put the beast down for good.

Jarek AoO vs Festrog: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 <HIT>
Damage: 1d8 + 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + (1) + 4 = 9

ROUND 2

Henrikuaxian ()
Kaleena ()
Narayan
Kitajo (-5)
Ghoul 1 (-4)
Ghoul 2 ( )
Emma ()
Ghouls 3 (-3)
Jarek ()
Ptolomeo (ready attack)

Grabbing at the flash that has been so recently assaulted by the ghoul's teeth Kitajo yells OUCH

His body begins to fight the effects of the bite.

Fort save 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Fort save 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

With a confident smile the Chelaxian will repeat the action, tossing a rock at the same ghoul.
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 RTA

Is that Telekinetic Projectile? I don't believe that's a touch attack iirc.

So, not sure how I should handle my rolls. The second I passed, but not sure if anything happened for failing the first.

Seemingly out of nowhere, a small rock hovers off of the ground then flies to strike at one of the undead. Henrikuaxian indicates to his allies that the newly formed wall is simply a trick as he moves in closer to the action while Kaleena joins him, readying her weapon of choice for use shortly.

Narayan and Kitajo move in on the offensive, with one leveling a deadly axe kick that outright drops one of the undead monstrosities and the other moving in to engage another.

Two of the ghouls move in to attack the nearest target, Kitajo, after mumbling something "Fresh meat.", but seem to be suffering from some sort of stupor similar to what might be "on drugs" for a mortal, as one leave itself open for a counter attack, while the other fails to catch the monk. One, however, does, taking a devastating bite from the man's rather unprotected flesh. Seeing all of this, Ptolomeo begins to salivate.

One of the other undead rushes through his allies, attempting to pounce on the dark knight, however, dark blessings seem to be upon him as that single bit of extra flame is exactly what was needed to put the beast down for good. Emma attempts to launch another rock, but finds her concentration slip, and it simply tumbles to the ground near where it had originally laid.

The last of the Ghouls attacks Jarek, going all out.
Bite vs Jarek (AC 18): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 <Possible Crit>
Claw vs Jarek (AC 18): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 <miss>
Claw vs Jarek (AC 18): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 <HIT>
Crit Threat vs Jarek (AC 18): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 <NO CRIT>
Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 = 7

ROUND 3

Jarek () <Need 3 Fort Saves please>
Ptolomeo (ready attack)
Henrikuaxian ()
Kaleena ()
Narayan
Kitajo (-5)
Ghoul 1 (-4)
Ghoul 2 ( )
Emma ()
Ghouls 3 (-3)

Kaleena moves to the wall and then shoots her musket at ghoul #2...

Musket+PBS vs touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13..DMG: 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

You cannot feast here.
Narayan shuffles forward before lashing out with great looping strikes from his hands. at B3
Mighty Punch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
You are not allowed
Punch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Planting his feet firmly Kitajo drops his temple sword and launches a flurry of blows at the ghoul ghoul 2

Unarmed Strike 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Unarmed Strike 1 damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Unarmed Strike 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Unarmed Strike 2 damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

OOps, I missed read the description of the spell. It is a ranged attack and not a ranged touch attack.

Fortitude Save 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
GM Reroll for Fort 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Fortitude Save 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Fortitude Save 3: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

So.... paralyzed for four rounds? What did I do to anger the dice gods?

From where she is at can she see what happened to the warpriest?

The little gnome moves forward, through his wall, which he continues to maintain with barely an extra thought. Swift action to maintain concentration. He gestures toward the ghoul that is closest to him Ghoul #1, and a shimmering ray fires out from his pointed finger, driving right toward the beast.

Using Blinding Ray special ability against ghoul 1, a ranged touch attack that causes blindness in creatures with less than 4 HD, and dazzled for all other creatures, with a 1 round duration.
RTA: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Ptolomeo rushes through the south passage, passing through the illusiory wall and holds together Henrikuaxian.

Double move.

With your superior tactics it doesn't take you long to destroy the abominations. As the last one falls, you are left with an eerie silence, save for your own breath, and seeing the large tumor begin to slowly "heal" as it pulsates, almost as if mimicking a heartbeat.

From here, you have three options. At the far side of the room is a single close door. There is also the hidden spot you can investigate, now with time to take a better look easily spotting a hidden doorway. And finally, you could take some time to try to uncover the passageway that seems to have collapse. It might take a few hours, but you never know just what you might find beyond, or why it may have been collapsed.

I am interested in what may be hidden behind this false wall. What do you all think?

I agree. Let thiss falssehood'ss shroud be torn.

Beyond the secret door is a narrow set of steep stairs descending into darkness. After several dozen feet, the stairs end in a solid stone door carved to resemble an immense scowling face

The door is secured with a superior lock enchanted with arcane lock (Disable Device DC 50); beyond is the second level of Sevenfingers’s tomb—the Labyrinth of Hungry Ghosts—which is beyond the scope of this scenario, but just might allow further adventurers', or perhaps a later expedition the opportunity to explore this.

Seeing the face and the overly complex lock Kitajo turns on his heel and heads back upstairs.

DC 50?!

Narayan agrees with Kitajo's restraint.
Obsessing over an evil does no good.
Strike or relent, do not dither.
There is a pulsating tumor still within this room.
Can thiss be harmed? Narayan asks his more learned friends.
Many of the evils here have terrible teeth, can we desstroy it without unleashing evil sspiritss?

Looking at the tumor, Henrik responds with some doubt on his face. "The thing regenerated pretty quickly from those things eating it before, and who knows how often that has happened. Not sure if much we could do would make a dent in it, but you never know."

The gnome then wanders over to the collapsed hallway. "I wonder what's behind door number 2?"

Out of curiosity, does the debris look like a quantity that would fit inside a 10ft cubed pit? Just sayin, I do have the ability to make a pit right underneath it in seconds...

Its unclear without actually trying to unburry it. Create Pit may work, or may cause more collapsed debre hidden above that you cant see fall and make it worse.

Are you going to try it?

Id allow a strong Appraise plus Know Engineering check to find out more, too.

The Chelaxian will concentrate and attempt to send the tumor a psychic message.

How long would the pit exisst Henrik? If the collapsse returns oncce we have passsed it then that is a cage, not a path.