DM Rah's "Sanctum of a Lost Age" (Inactive)

Game Master Kobash

Pai blasts the little bugger and Ayaki cuts it in two. As the pieces fall to the floor, they sizzle and melt away.

COMBAT OVER

A search of the room turns up nothing other than 6 other paintings on the wall. All are magical and bear magical auras of necromancy and conjuration.

Did someone say bear?

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"Ugh, I think I'm done with you for now," Turg notes as she dismisses Snave. "So, what now?"

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Barlor moans at Maddie, then presses a paw against the large gashes across his midsection.

"All those paintings are magical....be sure not to rip them, or we'll have more enemies than we can shake a wand at. Let's head to the next room, if we are ready."

"Ah, friend Barlor, you have borne the brunt of these attackers, yes? Perhaps Maddie can do something about that."

"Yes, those wounds are quite severe. Maddie tsks as she looks over the poor bear/druid. "I would be happy to help."

Pulling out her sacred symbol of Pharasma, the cleric gathers the group together, channeling positive healing energy.

Channeling to heal the party, excluding dying enemies (1 channel remaining today): 3d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) = 9

Since Barlor still looks quite wounded, she supplements her healing with a spell, then her wand.

CLW on Barlor, converting Divine Favor: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
CLW wand (21 charge remaining): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW wand (20 charge remaining): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW wand (19 charge remaining): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

That's 33 HP back, Barlor. If you would like more, just let me know.

Barlor claps his paws as most of his injuries have now mended.
I'm probably fine. Where to next?

"An excellent question, my friend." Hey, László has been adventuring with Barlor for most of his career, and has a decent Sense Motive check--it's not too much of a stretch to think that he can get some idea what Barlor means.

"The east door, I am thinking. Friend Ayaki?"

Perception check, add +3 for trap detection: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Beyond the eastern door you find a room with belled glass jars cluttering every available surface. Each contains miniaturized creatures pinned by needles to cushions, like a twisted insect collection.

Map Updated

knowledge nature : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

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Know. Nature 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Know. History 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Untrained Appraise 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Knowledge (history): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Appraise: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

"I see that five of these cases are of creatures who've long since gone extinct. The collection would be very valuable to the right collector." Maddie explains after a brief examination.

Yes, Lashlo-san east is best.

"Shall we gather them up now, or leave them for later?" Did we check behind the paintings in the last room?

"I say we leave everything behind and fetch it on our way out. That way, if he have to leave in a hurry, we aren't bogged down with extra weight."

"Now that I think of it, I have a handy haversack, which should hold the items in question. In case the time lock's failure pushes us out before we can return to this room."

I assumed you checked the last room pretty thoroughly, including behind the paintings. The door exiting the painting room to the north is unexplored, and the yellow door back in one of the earlier rooms is unexplored too.

Once László has collected the most valuable items from the collection, he rejoins the party. "Ah, then, the north door from the art gallery?"

"Lead on, friend Laszlo! Be watchful for those nasty traps, however. I've got a feeling there's more bad stuff down here..."

"Whatever. This place is getting on my nerves. Speaking of annoying, Snave, you're--" She looks back, "Oh, right, I got rid of him already."

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The northern door from the gallery opens into a corridor with steps leading up to three narrow windows overlook the western chamber below. An elaborate rack against the east wall contains several vertical slots stuffed with scroll tubes.

Pai is easily able to identify the scrolls. There are three scrolls of summon monster IV, two scrolls of tongues, two scrolls of summon monster III, and one scroll of wall of stone.

"Those would seem to be worth carrying with us, yes?" The Varisian moves on to the door in the north wall, checking it before opening it.

"Heck yes, they are! Can anyone else use any of these? I don't want to be a hog...no offense meant, Ing."

Turg gestures, as if pushing something sitting in front of her away, "I can do pretty much all that without papers and stuff. Go ahead."

Plus, if they're around at the end, free book spells!

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Summoners have spellbooks? Guess I hadn't really thought about that.
Barlor shakes his head.

Oh, no; they don't. But a wizard doesn't have to be able to cast a spell to scribe it into their book. Then it's already there for when they CAN cast it.

Plus, Turg and books? As IF!

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Oh, I got it. I always forget Pai is a wizard, rather than sorcerer.

"Please keep them, Pai. They are most useful to you." Maddie says with encouragement as she looks to László to lead them to the next room.

"I have no interest in them either,"

László and Ayaki open the next door and come face to face with three caryatid columns that happen to be marching down the corridor.

INITIATIVE
Turg <=UP
Barlor <=UP
László <=UP
Pai <=UP
Maddie <=UP
Caryatid Columns
Ayaki

Basic Knowledge roll to see if Pai knows anything about strengths/weaknesses of these columns.

Knowledge 1d20 ⇒ 18

These are the same constructs you fought before. They are immune to most magic, hit hard with swords they carry, have hardness, and can damage weapons that strike them.

Eek! Run away, run away...is about all Pai can do! Their SR eats up Pai's magic missiles.

Delaying for the others for now. I'm a bit cumbearsome.

I'm also waiting to see what Laszlo and Turg are doing before posting Maddie's action.

Turg will drop the Haste for all to benefit! Since summoning looks like a stuffy idea...

His speed enhanced by Turg's spell, the Varisian steps back and looses a trio of arrows over Ayaki's shoulder. Only one penetrates the construct's stony body, though.

Arrow #1, DA, rapid shot, incl. PBS, cover, and haste: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 - 4 + 1 = 10
Arrow #2, DA, rapid shot, incl. PBS, cover, and haste: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 - 4 + 1 = 13
Arrow #3, DA, rapid shot, incl. PBS, cover, and haste: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 - 4 + 1 = 19

Arrow #3 damage, incl. PBS: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 10

Barlor stands and waits, looking annoyed at the tiny door.
delay for now

Unable to do much at this time from her position at the back of the group, Maddie blesses the group once again from her wand.

"Must we really fight these things again?" She asks, showing some frustration.

28 Charges left on Bless wand.

"Can we shut them up in there and run away? Maybe there is nothing in there we need to get out of this time loop."

"Friend Pai, stand back. I think that Ayaki, Barlor, and I will be able to deal with these walking statues."

As the group prepares for another fight, László puts an arrow into one off the caryatid columns, chipping off a chunk from a shoulder.

The constructs advance with swinging swords.

Attack on Ayaki: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Attack on Ayaki: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Attack on László: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Crit Confirmation on Ayaki: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Crit Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

INITIATIVE - ALL PCs are up!
Ayaki <=UP
Turg <=UP
Barlor <=UP
László <=UP
Pai <=UP
Maddie <=UP
Caryatid Columns

Ayaki draws his largest sword and attacks the statue diagonal to him and orders his companion to attack

large bastard attack power thingy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
damage: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (1, 1) + 16 = 18

attack 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
damage: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (6, 7) + 16 = 29

power peck: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Akuma! Attack!

claw 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
trip cmb on success: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

claw 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
trip cmb : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
trip cmb again: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Rah +1 large bastard sword.

Maddie takes 4 damage, Ayaki takes 5 from the CC's attack.

Grimacing slightly, the cleric moves up to cast Guidance on Barlor, "Perhaps we should rest soon, I'm becoming weak in magic and healing ability."

Ayaki cuts the head from one statue, sparks flying from the impact of his weapon upon it. Akuma rips into one as well, knocking it down.

Shatter on Ayaki's sword: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 4) = 12
Shatter on Ayaki's sword: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 1) = 5

@Ayaki: you and Akuma are hasted. You forgot the extra attacks.
@Barlor: with your reach you can attack over Akuma with a -4 penalty.

INITIATIVE
Effects: haste
Ayaki <=acted
Turg <=UP
Barlor <=UP
László <=UP
Pai <=on hold
Maddie <=acted (casting bless)
Caryatid Columns

Just leave me on hold for the time being, DM. Don't want to get near those suckers, and I can't hurt them much if any.

Barlor towers over Akuma, mauling at the column.
Bite: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 10, Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 4 = 15
Claw: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 6, Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 4 = 12, Grab: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 + 4 = 20
Claw: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 21, Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 = 11, Grab: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 + 4 = 13
Claw (haste): 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 24, Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 = 10, Grab: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 - 4 + 4 = 15

Waiting to see which, if any, are still standing after the attacks.

Barlor chips away at the statue next to László, but doesn't destroy it.

INITIATIVE
Effects: haste
Ayaki <=acted
Turg <=UP
Barlor <=acted
László <=UP
Pai <=on hold
Maddie <=acted (casting bless)
Caryatid Columns