Devil We Know All Parts (Tier 3-4) (Inactive)

Game Master Amsheagar

Have you seen anyone come through here recently? Perhaps some folks with prisoners?

Grahl tries to look for any signs of deception in the painter.

If the man is open to more questions Turzyk will ask him some in a friendly manner...

"Friend, why are you here? Are you a prisoner as my comrade says or were you waiting for us? What are you painting?"

diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Grahl, give me a Diplomacy Roll

"Tis good to see you too lad. We are looking for what we was always looking for, trouble. And it seems that you found trouble too. So be a sport and help ol Grahl and Brachar out. For old times sakes."

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 3 + 7 ⇒ (16) - 3 + 7 = 20

Grahl's Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) - 2 + 2 = 20
Sorry, finally found info on the bell. The reason that you couldn't take it... is that it's already gone.

He looks at Grahl and then at Brachar, "I've seen you two before, haven't I.." he grabs a paintbrush off of his belt and dabs it into a color before making a slash across the wall. "Yes, you were the annoying people who bothered me earlier, asking me question after question." he dips it into the same color, and does another slash, almost as if making an outline on the wall. mumbling to himself he says, "The only people who come here are the from that cult. Groetus has grander plans for me. In fact, he has plans for you as well." he said that last part after he turned his head towards Grahl.

He dips his brush back into the paint. "My painting... well, the bell was taken and they have such plans for it. A painting will suffice. Though, we knew you were coming, , we wI knew you would come again, not unexpected this time, but Groetus told me you would come, and he asked that you rid his shrine of the derros. But I warn you, do not interfere wit his shrine or Groetus's anger will be swfit." the image of the bell is a little clearer after he explained what it was.

"Dwarven fellow, if you look for trouble, why not follow the derros?" he points towards a door in the southeastern corner of the room. "They are always causing it. Down, down deeper and deeper they go. If you follow my map to the underground, you won't get lost."

"Many thanks good sir." Turzyk says hopefully negating the social faux pas he blundered into when he asked his earlier questions

stupid dice roller

Grahl gives the a pat on back before heading to the door.

"Who is Groetus?" Thael asks the painter.

"And may I see your painting?" the wizard asks, starting to think the man's paintings could mean more than it seemed

Brachar turns to follow Grahl out the door until he hears the bearded wizard's query. He stops, pivots, and listens intently to what the artist has to say and to hear the intelligent human's interpretation of the art work.

Ol' Thael's a bit smarter than you dwarf. Best to let the thinkers think and you keep to the smashing.

"Good questions lad. Though truth be told, all them paintings look alike to me.. When you feel ready Ol' Brachar isa ready."

When we are ready to move out

"Dammit Max, you are a big ol boy ain't ya. Scootch over there a bit. There's a good lad, ol' Brachar isna't too good in the back." The dwarf politely tries to shoulder closer to the front of the line.

My, bad, sorry there Brachar

The painter pauses in his painting and looks at Thael, "You don't know who Groetus is? He is only the God of the End Times, The one who is the ender of worlds. He is the Harbinger of the last days." he smiles a twisted smile as he continues. "He looks down upon the Boneyard and waits for the last living soul to die. When Pharasma judges the last soul, after the last living bodie dies on the Material Plane, Groetus will descend to the Boneyard and do whipe the world clean." He starts to laugh. "He is the bolated moon that hangs in the night sky. Those who have dared to travel there have been welcomed into Groetus' arm, never to return agian. Those of us who know his glory, seek to find his embrace." He continues to rant on for a few moments about his lord, then calms down enough to let Thael look at the painting.

Any other questions?

"Thank you for your time good sir. We shall leave you be."

Let's go

Grahl starts heading towards the door, looking for traps.

Perception: 10+17=27

Thael frowns, wary of this end of the world cult.

He looks at the painting to see if he can tell what it depicts.

"You have been helpful," he tells the madman. After examining the painting, he turns to leave.

knowledge religion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Anything else I know about the cult, or can tell from the painting?

Thael, you know a lot about the cult of Groetus from what the you can gather from the mad painter. Fell free to look here. I have to post tomorrow an update. Need to relocate my print out..

Okay, so can I see what the painter is currently painting?

Thael shares a lengthy discourse about Groetus, boring the group with ever detail he has ever studied about he lesser deity, as well as what will transpire in the Boneyard as well as the material plane once the last soul is judged.

"This information gleamed- Groetus is the harbringer of the end of days and what not, gives me pause for what we may encounter. His doomsayer followers should also be watched with care."

He is painting an image of the bell being used in a ritual. But it's not complete, so you don't know what the ritual might do.

Upstairs you find a note that reads I write in haste. Whoever finds this be warned, the derro took us all! Look for discarded paper to follow my path. They are herding the prisoners into the lower cells in Stavian’s Fair. They have a If i didn't already give that to you.

Looking through the rest of the rooms, you are able to find an open trap door, that leads down into the sewers. Here the refuse rushes by in a stream of garbage carried swiftly through the sewers proper. A five-foot-wide dry ledge sits a foot above the refuse and provides a walkway on both the east and west side of the sewer. On the west wall, a massive iron door blocks passage beyond. An image carved into the door is of a dispassionate figure holding a gibbous moon.

I need an 15 acrobatics/reflex check from everyone. If you fail, give me a fort save. You are trying to cross over to the other side of the sewer.

After you've crossed over the muck in the sewer, you enter a room that is fulled with lichens and fungi that shine a purple glow. The fungi and lichens are all over the room. In the room's center, a strange pedestal, carved in the likeness of dozens of grasping tentacles, sits fixed into the stone floor.

Decide who is going in first and the one who goes first give me a perception check.

Thael manages to make his way across the ledge, following after the others. The mage casts light on the tip of his staff to light the way.

He also examines the fungi and lichens covering the wall, as well as the strange pedestal.

Not wanting to be first here. I'll be in the last row.

reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

knowledge (arcana, dungeoneering, local, nature, planes): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
knowledge (engineering, geography, history, nobility): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

the barbarian would go first of course, he does not care who wants to go before him, he is a barbarian, he pushes anyone out of the way who tries to go before him.

Out of the way, everyone, move

acrobatics to jump: 7 + 1d20 ⇒ 7 + (3) = 10 unless we are not jumping, then my acrobatics is 4+1d20. It seems like we are just moving through sewer water, but the way it is written, just is a little confusing.
perception: 4 + 1d20 ⇒ 4 + (12) = 16
fort: 4 + 1d20 ⇒ 4 + (4) = 8

"Ah this is simple. Just a hop and a jump right? Har Har!"

Acro: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0
Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Plunging into the sewage stream, Brachar tries to roll his way out of it why holding his breath. Emerging, covered in dripping filth, he turns to Thael, "Um, you gotta that magicy spell to clean me up? Pres-ta-do-something. If not, Ima going to be even uglier!"

Brachar, hammer at the ready, follows the large barbarian into the fungi covered room. Muttering, "Thought I told that brute to letta dwarf go first. No matter, he can get smacked afore me all he likes."

He scans the room looking for abnormalities.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 +4 if it is stonework

REF: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
FOR: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Turzyk tries to balance himself over the sewer trough but due to his lack of natural agility and his heavy armor he falls in the disgusting waters..."Egads! this is disgusting!" he says in a muted voice as he pulls himself out of the muck and mire...

Grahl Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Scar Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Grahl Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Grahl slips into the muck, but seems to hold his mouth shut without swallowing any sewage. Scar is able to hop over lithely.

You can jump or try to balance across the rocks, either way, if you fell into the water and failed your saving throw, you have Cassomir Filth Fever. Which will set in in Max: 1d3 ⇒ 2 Brachar: 1d3 ⇒ 2 days. In which case, you will take Max Dex: 1d3 ⇒ 3Max Con: 1d3 ⇒ 2, Brachar Dex: 1d3 ⇒ 1Brachar Con: 1d3 ⇒ 1 damage every day after which. You need a remove disease spell to get rid of it, or two consecutive saves, DC 12.

As the party moves out of their bath water, and moves into the room, you see cells lined up against the wall.

Sorry... I'll have to edit/post once i get home... Most likely post again... Have to leave work now... sorry.

Looking at Brachar after everyone passed over the sewers Turzyk says...
"My good dwarf, you look ill. Hmmmm. If it persists for a day or so let me know and I will ask the Celestial Hound for a curative disease spell for you..."

"Oh that is mighty nice of ya Turzyk. Do feel a lil funny ya know. Bit, dunno, off." With this Brachar farts loudly. "Sorry, tummys not the best after that .... water. Gonna be ok, just need some erm ... something to hammer into a pulp."

Brachar gives the aasiamr a grin and hefts his hammer onto his shoulder as they step in the room.

"I apologize, dear dwarf, but I have not prepared that spell today," Thael says as he steps a safe distance away from him. "I am afraid you will need to clean up without magical aid when we get back.

The wizard looks at the cells to see if they are occupied.

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

As both Max and Brachar crawl out of the muck and enter the room, each pushing the other out of the way, they fail to notice a creature step out of their blind spot and trap them in the door. Max, being the quicker of the too is unfortunately the one right in front of this creature as it bites down onto him. You're current positions are as such, The creature is standing at the end of a short hallway (5 foot hallway) where you have entered. Taking up the Hallway is Max, right behind him is Brachar... The rest of you are right around Brachar. Only way to get to the creature, is around/over Max. I'll upload a map soon.

attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
I need 2 Fort saves from you. Both DCs are 19. The first one is to fight off the paralysis that would last for 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 rounds. The second one, we'll worry about if you fail.

Round 1
Max
GM
Turzyk
Thael
Grahl
Brachar

fort: 4 + 1d20 ⇒ 4 + (5) = 9
fort: 4 + 1d20 ⇒ 4 + (7) = 11

give me a knowledge religion check.

The creature steps into the square with Maxes limp body and strikes at Brachar.

bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

2 attacks hit, bringing the dwarf to his knees. i also need the same save from you.

Round 1
Max
GM
--Up Next--
Turzyk
Thael
Grahl
Brachar

That stinks :(

Fort Save #1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Fort Save #2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

is the current map accurate?

FORT 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
FORT 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
K. Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

The Map is now current. Want me to save those fort saves for when you're attacked?

Round 1
Max Paralyzed 1/2
GM
--Up Next--
Turzyk
Thael
Grahl
Brachar unconscious and paralyzed for rounds: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Max and Brachar are unlucky today... First the Filth fever from the water and now the Ghoul Fever from the creature
Max
Days: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Con: 1d3 ⇒ 1
Dex: 1d3 ⇒ 2
Brachar
Days: 1d3 ⇒ 2
Con: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Dex: 1d3 ⇒ 3

GM are those are both conditions that occur after the scenario ends?

maybe. But you will still have to have them removed.

Just wanted to make sure I don't have to apply the penalties now. thanks :)

Noticing his fallen allies, and the cramped quarters, Grahl wants to draw the creature to them somehow...

Thael, scoot back a little down the tunnel, maybe the creature will come for us out here...

Hoping Thael moves, in which case Grahl will take his space and have Scar and Grahl ready to attack once the ghoul moves adjacent

The round begins with some devastating attacks. Both Max and Brachar have fallen as Grahl retreats to draw out the foe.

Still need actions from Turzyk and Thael.

Round 1
Max Paralyzed 1/2
GM
--Up Next--
Turzyk
Thael
Grahl -Declared-
Brachar Paralyzed 0/5

apologies for the delay

"Careful with its touch.. it has already paralyzed two of our numbers! It is a ghast of some sort!" Turzyk yells out...

and then casts

while rushing up to strike the fiend...

Katana+PA+IS: 1d20 + 5 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 5 = 24
DMG+PA: 1d8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 3 = 10

possible Bull Rush: 1d20 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 5 = 28

Turzyk's attack lands and pushes the Ghast back 5 feet.

Round 1
Max Paralyzed 1/2
GM
Turzyk
--Up Next--
Thael
Grahl -Declared-
Brachar Paralyzed 0/5

Thael nods at Grahl's suggestion. Not seeing much ahead, the wizard can only fear the worst.

He readies a spell should an enemy come into view.

Readying create pit, DC 18 Refl

Both Grahl and Thael hang back while 2 of their members have fallen victim to the Ghast already. Turzyk was able to push it back a little, but now it's back up and moves 5 foot forward and fully attacks him.

The Ghast rips into Turzyk
claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
bite: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Claw Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Bite Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

I need 2 Fort saves from you. Both DCs are 19. The first one is to fight off the paralysis that would last for 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 rounds. The second one, we'll worry about if you fail.

Round 2
Max (-9) Paralyzed 2/2 You can move in round 3
GM (-10)
--Up Next--
Turzyk
Thael
Grahl -Declared-
Brachar (-26, bleeding, Unconscious and Paralyzed 1/5) Need a stabilization check from you.

Grahl shakes his head as the cleric rushes into the fray, removes his shield, and stows it in his pack and scoots over some more.

Get ready Scar, I'm sure the creature will approach us now - attack if it does!

FORT: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 Yeah!
FORT: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Crap!

Stabilization Check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 Oof. This is not my scenario!

Turzyk, you're up. And you will take con: 1d3 ⇒ 1dex: 1d3 ⇒ 2 in days: 1d3 ⇒ 2 and will persist until you cure it or have two saves in a row.

Taking the attack, Turzyk yells to the others "Be warned, this foe can rage like a barbarian, is resistant to my channeling and is fairly nimble"

and he lashes out at the creature one more time...Inheritors Smite is still active

Katana+PA+IS: 1d20 + 5 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 5 = 29
DMG+PA: 1d8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 3 = 7

Poss Crit: 1d20 + 5 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 5 = 25
DMG+PA: 1d8 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 3 = 14

Poss Bull Rush: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 4 = 25

FORT1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
FORT2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Once again, the Ghast is pushed back 5 feet, but not much more. The hits from Turzyk are getting to it.

Just now saw this... Aura stench (10-foot radius, Fort DC 20, sickened 1d6+4 minutes)... Turzyk, want me to use your fort saves that you just rolled to apply to this or do you want to roll a new one. If not, those fort saves will be going to waste. If you fail the check, roll for yourself the effect.

Round 2
Max (-9)
GM (-31)
Turzyk
--Up Next--
Thael
Grahl
Brachar (-27, bleeding, Unconscious and Paralyzed 1/5) bled a little

use the previous saves. Grahl will save us anyway

"Are we falling back to fight it here, or should we move in to assist?" Thael asks Grahl.

Looks like we have conflicting plans. One was to fight it out in the tunnel where we can flank and overwhelm it. But it appears Turzyk has other plans. While it seems to be working okay, we should all get on the same page. Should we move in to assist him?