DaWay's PFS Hellknight's Feast (Inactive)

Game Master DaWay

"I suggest we check the servant's quarters, if there is nothing else to learn here. We probably don't have much time left."

Magora looks to the others for their responses.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

"Sounds reasonable to me. Maybe they've got some food stashed away in their rooms too..." the tiefling's remark trails off into deep, wishful thinking.

"Ready when you are. I will listen at the servants' door, so please keep your voices down, stay 5 paces back and try not to make too much noise when we approach."
Mousebane reunites with Adaxis landing on his left shoulder. Adaxis holds out a tanglefoot bag for the eagle to carry with its beak. He will hide in the shadows and listen at the door approximately 15' ahead of the party.
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39 +2 evil outsider
Stealth: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (2) + 26 = 28

So did Adaxis detect any poison in the dead girls? It would be worth knowing if that poisons had been used or is still topside?

Adaxis will cast Detect Poison on both dead girls and inform the party of what he finds.

There was a trace of poison detected lingering in the lifeless bodies of the two girls.

Nothing is heard outside the serving maid's quarters inside a shredded serving maid's uniform drenched in fresh blood is stuffed between the wall and one of the beds.

You have uncovered everything the adventure details. You can continue on your own or report back to the VC.

Everything the adventure details in this room, or throughout the estate?

I believe his intent is we have found everything that we will find for this portion of the adventure.

"Let us go back to the Venture Captian now and inform him of the imposters, the killings, and the poison that may already be set to strike. Also we need to let him know that the Oil of Taggit will not kill on it's own."

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Does this mean that all attempts to track down the killer inside the manor is fruitless?

Adaxis retrieves a small jug from his belt, takes a swig of moonshine and offers it to his companions. He exclaims in disgust, "Damn that infernal beast! I meant no offense Tyr, but it appears this killer cannot be tracked down by normal means. Magora, what sort of stinky ingredients do you need to stir in your cauldron to divine the location of this foul creature? Mousebane would be happy to donate a days worth of his dung. My gem hasn't even flickered yet, but the bloody clues tell us something is terribly wrong. If we don't possess any means of detection, what else can we do but report our findings to the venture captain?"

Adaxis nods his head in agreement with Magora.

"Without more time to prepare, all I have available for divinations is the abiltity to see invisible creatures and items for a short amount of time. I also am surprised that your gem has not responded, as your indications have pointed at demonic involvement. Maybe we are over thinking the involvement, and it is only thier cult followers that are at work here."

Margora hands back the Diamond to Adaxis.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary)

Ajax pats Ara on the back of her head has he listens to the conversation.

"With no tracks leading in or out, we've got a teleporter or another ghost at work. Yes, I think we should inform Captain Maldris. We dealt with this immediate threat and he needs to know about the poison. Let us return to the gathering. There's probably too much magic in among the guests to sort it out, but Adaxis, you might consider scanning the party for poison. And everyone keep on alert. Something or someone sinister is still at large."

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On Going Effects: Delay Poison, 4 hours total, cast before dinner; Longstrider

After discovering the mutilated corpses and fighting the undead in the wine cellar you report back to Major Maldris and Lad Morilla. They nod in understanding and instruct you to mingle with the guests once more to pindown the inflitrator.

As Genedair's speech concludes, the guests migrate to the adjoining salon where a strign quartet from the White Grotto music school plays soothing chamber music. All of the guests file in save for Lady Dryianna's companion.

I meant all the clues presented so far, for that part of the adventure. You are now allotted one more chance to capture the influence of the guests. To recap where you are at...

Senator Naran 0/0
Lady Vaelia 0/?
Lady Dryianna 2/2
Lord Rothos 1/1
Scion Lord Kerkis 2/2
Lady Darchana 0/?
AMbassador Salhar 2/2

Magora, I'll wait for you to lay out the plan of attack to influence the guests :)
Ajax scans the room looking for an impostor, Perception Check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14 Add+4/+2 Humans/outsiders

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On Going Effects: Delay Poison, 4 hours total, cast before dinner; Longstrider, 1 hour;Shield Companion, 1 hour

Give me a momment... I don't have my notes with me, so I need to go back through the posts quick.

After their debriefing with the Major, Magora will use her last Honey Tongue scroll before joining back with the party.

Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 1 rd
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 2 rd
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 3 rd
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 4 rd

She looks at the crumbling remains of the scroll and vows never to get that scrollmakers works again.

Magora has mixed feelings about the reactions of Major Maldris and Lady Morilla.

She thinks about thier instructions so far for the night and comes up with some ideas.

Looking toward Lady Dryianna,
Lady Dryianna's companion is not with her, he was very dutiful in always being by her side earlier tonight. I wonder where he is or if something has happened to him? Maybe someone should ask her. Reminder to self, Local Knowledge and Diplomacy.

Turning her gaze next to Lady Drachanna,
Hmmm, it is a shame we have not been able to persuade her to support the Fifth Crusade. It would be an arcane blessing to have the support of the Arcanamirium with us. Maybe another try to talk with her. Reminder to self, Arcana Knowledge and possible SpellCraft and Planar Knowledge

Swifting her gaze to Lady Vaelia,
I still don't know why she is here. I don't know if we have the time to fully investigate and learn her motives. Off all the guest, she seems the most out of place. Maybe that is the clue I am overlooking. Reminder to self, Knowledge Local and History.

"Do some of you still have the ability to track a scent? If so, I think Lady Vaelia could use a good sniff. And maybe even Lady Dryianna becasue of her missing companion. Oh Adaxis, can you detect poison still?"

"Someone may want to speak with Lady Dryainna about... oh, what was his name. Kyra you remmeber, what was it... Oh, yes. Faelyn."

"And I think we should try one more time with Lady Drachanna. May I borrow your Diamond one more time Adaxis. Maybe a magical device to show her might help. I think persons with Arcane Knowlede and supporting skills can get her to join the cause.

"What say you all?

Edit: Magora snikers at her forgetfulness, "Oh, and also remember to keep an eye out for missing servine girl. All these details to try and remember."

Tyr leans in close and whispers to Magora, "If you wish to speak with Laady Darchanna, I will accompany you. We can jointly impress her with our combined knowledge of the arcane. And food."

"Yes, I can detect poison and the vile of society by gazing into the windows of their soul. Don't worry lass, I wouldn't dare unless you asked." With a wide tobacco stained smile, Adaxis again lends the magical diamond to Magora and slinks into the shadows of the salon while scanning the patrons below for any signs of poison or chaotic evil alignment. If no poison or chaotic evil alignment is detected, he then makes perception checks on each notable patron to discern a disguise.

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34 on Naran +2 for evil outsiders
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30 on Vaelia
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28 on Dryianna
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27 on Rothos
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38 on Kerkis
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22 on Darchana
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29 on Salhar
Stealth: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (12) + 26 = 38 hiding in Salon

He uses Detect Poison Cantrip and detect alignment ability of Horizon Walker that bypasses all protections.

While Magora attempts to use her scroll, Ajax continues to scan the crowd.
Perception Check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Perception Check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Perception Check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Perception Check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

"I also have a scroll that help. It is a one that taps inner beauty. A spell familiar to clerics, bards, and oracles. It should provide some insight. Kyra, you should be able to make use of this."

"Yes, Ara can track by scent. I will approach Lady Veila, but two of us would work better than one. Perhaps Riley and I?"

Ajax attempts to command Ara to track by scent

Handle Animal Check: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

Ajax tries again invoking his wayfinder.

Handle Animal Check: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25

Finally succeeding, Ajax uses his wand of Speak with Animals to tell Ara she is to scratch her right ear if she smells the scent of the person who visited the kennel.

No poisons or CE evil is detected on an of the patrons.

The patrons have only remained in this room.

"The patrons here are not hostile and no poison was found. Any suggestions?"

Major Maldris says We know nothing of Lady Vaelia or Lady Darchana, perhaps gaining their favor would be the wisest course of action. The others either seem to be in the favor of the Society or are unable to garnered for this political machination.

Ajax your bird does not have the scent at the moment.

"Dear Adaxis, other than keep a general eye out of hostilities or our missing serving girl, I would suggest mingling with the guests. I am going to speak with Lady Drachanna along with Tyr and show her your pretty Diamond."

Magora heads in Lady Drachanna direction to speak with her and Tyr.

Lady Drachanna, I am sorry I have not had the chance to speak with you so far tonight. I am Magora Magesblood of Westcrown, the City of Twilight. I would like to ask your opinion about an item one of my companions has acquired in his aims to battle the outbreak form the Worldwound."

She shows Lady Drachanna the Diamond of Demon Seeking, and explains it functionality.

"So you see with the Wardstones failing and demons now able to go beyond the Worldwound, items like this may be our only hope to protect the people of Absalom, until we can either drive the demons back to the Abyss or reactivate the Wardstones, if that is even possible."

Kn Arcana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Hoping the Diamond may give me an extra bump

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Ajax waits for a moment to dodge Tamuel, Lady Veila's man servant and then approaches Lady Veila,

Stealth to avoid Tamuel: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

"Greatings Lady Veila Wintermark. I trust your castle and vineyards on the Jalrune River have not been subject to this awful war? Though I imagine that if things do not go our way, the demons will take the war to all of Golarion. They say those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The war effort could use your keen mind and experience to help us from repeating past mistakes."

Knowledge History Influence: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
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On Going Effects: Delay Poison, 4 hours total, cast before dinner; Longstrider, 1 hour;Shield Companion, 1 hour

When Ajax gets close enough, he calls Ara to his side so the cat is close enough to have Veila's scentAra Survival to sniff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 If Perception is better, then add +3

Ajax studies to the woman's response to determine if she is under any mind control or is in disguise.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 Add +4/+2 vs Humans/EO

If she seems normal, and a second round of K check is needed
Knowledge History: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

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On Going Effects: Delay Poison, 4 hours total, cast before dinner; Longstrider, 1 hour;Shield Companion, 1 hour

I will join Ajax and assist checks with Lady Veila when possible. If casting guidance is allowable on him, then I will do so with every skill check.

Tyr nods and tries to assist Magora with the conversation.

Knowledge Arcana Assist DC 10: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

That's one check down for Lady Darchana.

Ajax your bird begins scratching behind its head.

If the Sense Motive DC 37 is not detected...

Suddenly, a woman’s shrill cry cuts through the chamber music and muted conversation. Across the salon, Senator Naran holds his buxom young wife in his arms after her apparent collapse. As all eyes turn on the unconscious woman, the senator emits an angry cry: “Poison! Gods, my wife has been poisoned!”

As a result of this announcement, many of the guests and servants panic and the room erupts into chaos. Servants scatter as several of the guests toss their full wine glasses to the floor, while others spit out their wine with looks of horror and revulsion. Lady Dryianna quickly comes to Dalessa's aid.

At this point Lady Darchana gets up and leaves the banquet along with Senator Naran and his unconscious wife and Lady Vaelia and her manservant.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Argh, sorry for the slow posting again. Deadline crunch at work.

Kyra gratefully takes the scroll Ajax offers. "Thank you; Dawnflower willing, I may put this to good use..."

After reading the scroll she approaches Magora and Darchanna. "My esteemed colleague has the right of it, Lady; Mendev will need the aid of all of us to contain the demon hordes until the Wardstones can be reinforced..."

Diplomacy(Darchanna): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Perception(After the poisoning if it happens): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Remember darchana is going to require a knowledge arcana roll to influence.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
And glancing at the Diamond of Demon Seeking.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Move that roll to Lady Vaelia, then.

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39
Sense Motive to assist Ajax: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

@ Daway My animal companion is an eagle and is perched on his shoulders with a tanglefoot bag in its beak. Ajax has a cat companion with the scent ability.

Adaxis commands Mousebane to bombard (learned trick in Animal Archive) the escaping maid with tanglefoot bag. Mousebane flies 10' (if possible) above the escaping maid, drops a tanglefoot bag and has a fly speed of 80'. Adaxis will cast Frigid Touch, hold the charge and move toward the escaping maid after the tanglefoot bag is dropped to block her from withdrawing.

Ranged Touch: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 Reflex DC 15
Tanglefoot bag: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 rounds

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On Going Effects: Elixir of Hiding 1 hr, Longstrider 1 hr, Blur permanent; Detect Chaotic Evil, Frigid Touch holding charge

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 +4/+2 Humans/EO

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 +4/+2 Humans/EO

Ajax sees the escaping woman and calls out to Magora in Sylvan,

"आप अजाक्स धन्यवाद."

Ajax then signals Riley and Tyr about the escaping maid so as not to alert her or startle the crowd

Bluff to convey message to Riley and Tyr: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 +4/+2 Humans/EO using Bluff

Finally, Ajax grabs Kyra,"We must calm the crowd. You take the lead and I'll back you up."

Aid Another Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Also, who was nearby when Ara scratched her ear?

To push past the crowds I need a DC 20 reflex or overrun vs. CMD 25

reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

The maid dodges the tanglefoot bag and makes her way to the gardens.

Let's assume you get to the garden. Go ahead and roll initiative.

Init: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Not sure if that is a call for all of us to roll init or not.

Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Init: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Ajax 25, Adaxis 18, riley 15, Magora 12, Tyr 9

Kyra?
Devils 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Adaxis your gem is glowing brightly now as there are three women ahead of you. Each dressed in the a maids uniform and each bearing claws.

Go ahead and post your actions. They are located in the Gazebo two standing side by side in front of one, protecting her.

"Claws?? That's not natural, I bet you didn't wash those before serving my food!"

Tyr will cast Blindness on the one in the back. (DC 19 Fort negates)

Ajax pops his wand of Gravity Bow and casts it on himself and commands Ara to aid Ajax's defense.

"So what do we have here, demons?"

Ajax scans the area for anything unusual

Perception Check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Init: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

"Our infiltrators and poisoners, it appears," Kyra agrees, drawing her scimitar as she follows the others out. "If possible, try to take at least one alive so we can question it."

Round 1

Seeing the glow of the Adaxis Diamond and seeing the three maids, she looks at the one in the back, giving the creature the Evil Eye.

Evil Eye (Su): Will vs DC18, Chosen Effect: 8 rds -2 to all saves, or 1 round -2 to all saves.

She then Cackles as the results of her Hex take hold on the creature.

Cackle (Su): Extends the duration of Evil Eye by 1 round, so 9 rds or 2 rds, depending on initial save.

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On Going Effects:
Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Cackle, extend Hexes 1 round; Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

@DaWay Is it possible to charge attack any of the demons from our position? How many feet are they away from the group?

Heh. Gotta love Kyra's Init roll. When I played Kyra in a f2f game, I was constantly getting 3's & 4's and everyone called it "cleric initiative."

Round 1

Free action to identify demon and command Mousebane to flank the demon in the back with distract trick. Adaxis will charge (or move and attack if charge attack is impossible) with a trip attack the nearest foe. Frigid Touch spell will discharge on trip if successful.

"On your knees foul creature!" Adaxis moves quickly through the garden and strikes with his blue glowing claw at the back of its leg.

Planes: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 identify evil outsider
Trip Attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 20 = 37 +2 if charging
Frigid Touch: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 3, 3) = 15 cold damage; staggered 1 round no save
Distract Trick: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 target shaken 1 round if melee attack is successful; no save and no damage

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On Going Effects: Elixir of Hiding 1 hr, Longstrider 1 hr, Blur permanent; Detect Chaotic Evil