DMummy's Mask

Game Master Elmdorprime

yea...isnt it a ghost or something?

Actually no, this is monstrous humanoid so it'd be Nature (I asked for Dungeoneering earlier by mistake, so I'll take it as well).

Rameth realizes that the monster in front of them is no undead, and isn't weak to the normal attacks an undead is vulnerable.

The monster takes a hit from the morningstar and staggers a bit, but Azubah notices his morningstar starts to bind to the monster's flesh.

Please roll a Reflex save, DC 14 to avoid having the morningstar stuck to the monster. If you fail you can make a Strength check DC 17 to tear it free.

It swipes at Azubah as he passes next to it however.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

The hurried attack misses Azubah's body, passing through the shadows surrounding his form.

Reflex save
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

To the oracle's shock his weapon sticks to the mummy and he is unable to wrench it free. So he watches numbly as the creature moves away and disarms him by doing so.

Strength check
1d20 ⇒ 11

Perth the creature too close for his Lucern hammer, Dwalindor steps 5' right, drops the long weapon and draws his war axe.

He swings at the glue creature

"I said stay away from us! "

axe 2h: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 damage : 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Dwalindor's next attack also misses the creature as it twists to strick at Azubah.

As your DM it's important to set the mood, so here's some combat music appropriate to the high rolls I've been seeing.

Albus swings his sword at the glue-mummy thing.
Attk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Dmg: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Albus's sword bites deep into the monster and it shrieks in response.

Albus, please roll a Reflex save, DC 14 to avoid having the sword stuck to the monster. If you fail you can make a Strength check DC 17 to tear it free.

The monster strikes at Albus in response to his attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

It binds Albus in response to his vicious attack.

Grab (Special, does not provoke AoO): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29

Albus is currently grappled by the monster.

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Str: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Albus sword get stuck at the thing quickly followed by Albus himself as he tries to free the blade.
%#$&!!!
A little help here!

Struggling the magus tries to break free.
CMB o break free: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

The monster's CMD is higher than the check, Albus fails to break free.

Waiting for Rameth, then we're in Round 3.

Round 3 Initiative Order:

Dwalindor -> Monster -> Albus -> Rameth -> Azubah

Two handed attack charge

Sword Cane: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 - 1 = 26 for 1d6 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 3 = 10

confirm Sword Cane: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 - 1 = 23 for 1d6 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 3 = 13

Worth waiting for!

But quick question, where's the extra +3 from, are you using Power Attack? I calculate +3 from Strength, +1 from whetstone for the +4 and +2 for Power Attack if you're using it. Remember you can't multiply damage via a two handed attack with a sword cane (see p. 38, Ultimate Equipment).

Rameth's attack pierces through the monster's torso and seems to pierce its heart. It squeals and then collapses, still entwined around Albus.

The effect that traps weapons is still in effect (it's not supernatural per se) roll a Reflex save, DC 14 to avoid having the sword stuck to the monster. If you fail you can make a Strength check DC 17 to tear it free.

Str +3 plus another 1 for two handed +3 for power attack 2 handed

Not familiar w sword can bonus damage I'll have to look that up

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

%$&@! Ewww!
Take it off me, take it off me! Albus says trying to unglue himself from the creature.

CMB: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 Can I take 20 on this if its dead?

When the enemy vocalizes pain at its death, Azubah realizes that it was not a mummy after all. In fact, he cares little what it was and moves to help Albus free himself from its grasp. He squats down beside the magus and tries to envision how to roll the dead being onto its back without becoming stuck to it himself.

"Albus, try to throw your weight so that you can roll this thing onto the floor and with you atop it. At least it will take the thing's weight off of you."

Realization then strikes him and he addresses Rameth. "Don't you know of liquids to unstick things? That is in your field, isn't it?"

I will post tomorrow, if possible. Sunday is doubtful for me.

I sure do, but I don't happen to have any with me.

Dwalindor will sidestep again to get into flank with the glue mummy.

"Ahah! Hey, I liked it better when I was missin it . "

axe, 2h, pa: 1d20 + 5 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 - 1 = 22 damage : 1d10 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 3 = 17

refl : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

%$&@! Ewww!

Take it off me, take it off me! Albus says trying to unglue himself from the creature.

[dice=CMB]d20+5 Can I take 20 on this if its dead?

You can indeed, although you're rightly concerned when Dwalindor slams his axe into the corpse.

The dead body has nothing on it should you try to search and there does not appear to be any treasure in this entry room.

Sir Howard looks dismayed at the fluids all over Albus and Azubah's morningstar

I say, that's one disgusting creature. I hate things that spread fluids all over the place.

He floats towards the corridor beyond the entry room.

These crypts are always so terribly dark. Why can't they have light shafts, or magical light orbs?

Dwalindor..simmer down, I think it is dead...again...redead...dead, dead...whatever.

Rameth follows once some light is cast

1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 = 20 per cep for traps

"Hey i ain't goin no where til I get me good axe unstuck from this bugger. . "

str : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
str : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
str : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

"grrrrrr now I can let it be.. ". Dwalindor goes to kick it once for good measure but realizes the mistake and stops himself.

Rameth, you don't detect any traps.

If you want to take a 20 on Perception or Disable Device for the Pentheru house, please let me know, if you do it will take time and attract attention(I'm figuring out a time counter to night, where you don't want to be in the Necropolis.)

Let me know where you are on the map.

With a sigh Albus casts light on his blade and follows Rameth. Ruined! Now what am I going to wear tonight with the redhead?! #%$@. He mumbles dismayed.

"Albus, did that thing hurt you? You may want a tap from that fancy healin stick we bought. " Dwalindor grins as he moves past the magus.

i seem to not be able to find the map again...at the bottom of the stairs for me

These crypts are always so terribly dark. Why can't they have light shafts, or magical light orbs?

"Sir Howard, can't you see in the dark? I always assumed that spirits could do so. Can you move ahead of us and scout the halls?"

Here's the map again. So you moved down first to O6?

Well that's quite a question. I, in fact, can't see in the dark. Come to think of it how can I see at all, I don't have eyes.

Sir Howard looks pensive, contemplating, apparently for the first time, an interesting contradiction of his unliving state.

Yes

As Rameth begins his descent down the staircase, a series of spears flashes out from the wall, stabbing out and striking the side of the staircase.

Attack (Trap): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

Damage (Trap): 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

One of the spears jabs into Rameth before retracting.
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Once you recover you come into the next room:

The air in this chamber is cool. The walls and ceilings are tiled with stone, but the floor is hard-packed earth, giving the area an unfinished quality. A long stone table rests against the western wall, flanked by two large brass urns. A flight of steps ascends to the south, while two passages lead north and east out of the room.

Map of the next room.

Dwalindor will move up to lead after Rameth takes a hut from the trap. Looking for secret stonework as he goes (stone cunning).

"Watch out down here. There may be more of them slashers. "

So my 20 percep didn't spot that?

No, it did not.

Ok just making sure it wasn't missed

I could use a little healing here.

Did we ever decide who carried the wand of CLW?

"Yes, right away!" Azubah says as he holds the wand with the healing runes to Rameth's wound. "By the power of Aroden, halt this blood and make this man whole again!"

Healing
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Rameth scowls and grumbles his thanks

"Oh wait!" Azubah cries out as he fumbles in his pockets for something and then pulls out a long piece pf parchment. The words 'Release for any and all liability' is printed out in large type across the top of it. The oracle hands it and a quill to Rameth. "Just need your signature at the bottom" he says.

"I am glad Azubah has that stick. I would just use it for cooking jerky on a fire."

Did we ever decide who carried the wand of CLW?

Yes we did.

Since you are the one who can use it keep in your inventory Azubah. We have used two charges now. Rolling mine to save time.

Wand CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Yea, mate could you heal me too? Thx. Albus follows the dwarf close by.

Sorry I haven't been online during the day, you've got the new room to explore and you can head north or west.

Rameth takes a search

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

let's move. Everyone search this place.

At Rameth's prodding, Azubah takes in the room as best he can in the semi-light.

Perception
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Dwalindor looks around as well as he moves into the new room.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 +2 vs stone (stone cunning)

Aid Another Dwalindor's Perc: 1d20 ⇒ 12

You don't find anything of note in this room, although after your examination you believe it to have been abandoned for a long time after being used to prepare at least one mummy.

DM Only:

Albus:

We missed something here I am sure. Lets take the time to search it with care.

"We can take a couple minutes to search if you are sure. I thought I gave it a good look, but could try again."

search: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 +2 vs stone

If the party wants to take the time, Dwalindor will take 20.

Rameth will take 20

Behind a torch holder in the southwest corner of the room you find a disguised switch and when you press it you hear an audible mechanical noise from the staircase.

Based on the noise and the placement of the switch, the trap on the staircase is probably disabled however you may want to test the staircase before setting foot on it again.

"Too bad that thing is so sticky" Azubah says, pointing to the dead adherer. "Otherwise, we could just toss it's corpse on the stairs."

"I aint touchin that thing!" Dwalindor will volunteer to poke the steps with his long lucern hammer and moves over to push the first few steps in reach.