Dungeon Master S's "All for Immortality" Trilogy (Inactive)

Game Master Chris Marsh

I'll add in the equipment from Ignatious. I feel bad asking this, but can someone tally up the Gp value of the gear Ignatious is donating? I would but I just don't have hte bandwidth at the moment.

Still, Ignatious gives a rousing speech enough to get the teams excited. You all remember when you were bright-eyed like that.

Roakar probably has some stuff left over from his young adventuring days that they could put to use as well.

Roakar adds some gear to the pile as well. Digging out old potions he hasn't touched in a while and blowing off the thin coating of dust.

Hugo probably has the same - no time to look now, but if you figure another 250gp I will mark off as many later tonight

I've got a moment:

Potion CLW: 50
Scroll of Break Enchantment: 1125
Scroll of Lesser Restoration: 150
Scroll of Life Bubble: 700
Scroll of Neutralize Poison: 375
Scroll of Remove Disease: 375
Scroll of Remove Paralysis x2: 300
Wand of CMW (4 charges): 360
Wand of Endure elements (49 Charges): 735
Annointing Oil x6: 150
Antiplague: 50
Antitoxin: 50
Healer's Kit: 50
Holy Water x5: 125
Smokestick x2: 40
Stillgut x2: 100
Twitch Tonic x2: 90
Platinum Foci x6: 300 Gp
2x Oil of Bless Weapon: 600
2x Potion of Enlarge Person: 100gp
1x Potion of Invisibility: 300gp
1x Potion of Lesser Restoration: 300gp
1x Potion of Water Breathing: 750gp
3x Alchemist's Fire: 60gp

If Hugo gives his 250, the teams are definitely decked out. The equipment will give each team an additional +2 to their mission. They're EXTREMELY appreciative of the gifts.

HANDOUT UPDATED

Platinum rings - 150
potion of cure light wounds - 50
scroll of break enchantment - 700
scroll of lesser restoration - 150
scroll of life bubble - 700
scroll of neutralize poison - 375
scroll of remove disease - 375
scroll of remove paralysis (x2) - 300
wand of cure moderate wounds (4 charges) - 360
wand of endure elements (49 charges) - 735
6 anointing oil - 150
antiplague - 50
antitoxin - 50
healer's kit - 50
5 holy water - 125
2 smokestick - 40
2 stillgut - 100
2 twitch tonic - 90
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Total = 4,550

Edit: It looks like a few items we came up with different prices for. Not sure off hand which is correct.

Rock on. We're good to go! Thanks Ig.

With the teams dispatched, it's up to you to handle the most dangerous mission. Given your destination, Hugo leads the way.

Pashow’s temple of Abadar is mostly abandoned because many of the priests have accompanied the faith procession convoy. Fewer than a dozen priests remain behind to maintain the temple. The rioting townsfolk have chosen to ignore the temple, instead venting their anger on government agencies and non-religious shops and other areas. You push their way through angry mobs and urban unrest to reach the temple— you even catch sight of your field agents helping you out.

Hugo needs no introduction. A member that powerful is world renown. The priests present hustle to lead you forward. Apparently Emir sent word magically to expect you. A mid-ranking cleric escorts you to the sealed entrance of the lower vaults. The path is a 15-foot-wide staircase that descends into the earth.

Walls of pale sandstone stretch throughout this vast chamber. The ceiling arches twenty feet over the floor, both outlined with broad stripes of gold leaf. Large golden frescos cover large stretches of the walls, each with a large keyhole near its center. Freshly cleaned blue carpets fill several of the short hallways, and a stylized rendition of a vast golden key is carved into the floor at the chamber’s eastern end. The image points toward a grand, sealed golden door, ten feet in height.

Currently the door is closed. The priest has no key either. He mumbles that the high priest has it, but he has headed in already, locking it behind him. Apparently High Priest Kaarim wanted to make sure the vaults were secure without Pathfinder interference first.

Tactical map is updated, though we're not in combat. Switching to "post when you can" mode.

Sorry, catching up now. You guys had a flurry of activity after I updated yesterday!

Just in case they're still needed:
Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

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In the tight quarters, Rúmil decides to leave Chippy tied up somewhere safe on the floor above. Besides, no need to risk a level 5 camel. Can't believe that thing's the only animal companion of mine who hasn't died yet.

Just in case the High Priest tries to cause trouble down below, Rúmil quietly casts a few spells.

mirror image 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
unseen servant
see invisibility

"And there is no other way to unlock this door,. . . that would not offend your faith? I believe the only option I might have would ruin the door."

Hugo marked off these - which may total more than 250gp but not sure if it matters to the bonus.
Donate: VC scroll of lesser restoration, scroll of silence, scroll sound burst, scroll of obscuring mist,

Should I assume the door or halls beyond are warded against teleportation magic? Otherwise I will try to dimdoor in and unlock it if possible.

Hugo could also try to pick the lock, but feels that may be frowned upon and he may not be able to succeed anyway. He will take a look at the door without trying to open it. He will speak a word of inspiration of Abadar to himself (+2 on skills)

perception T10, inspired: 10 + 28 + 2 = 40

If he thinks it possible, Disable Device +14 (+19 to disarm traps) +2 inspired

While they decide how to non-destructively open the door, Roakar will slide to one side, place his hands on the wall and take a peak inside. If he doesn't get a great view inside (too large, bad angle, lots of cover, etc) he will move to another place and look again; hoping to get a good view of inside. Gotta get my use out of these gloves

Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 Good thing 1's on skill checks are not an auto-failure

If you all can't get the door nicely I have a plan that is only slightly destructive (the door will be intact but won't lock ever again) but I want to see what's on the other side of this wall first.

On the other side you see a man who can only be the high priest. With him is Emir's personal security guard, Saabira. At the moment they seem to be checking the vaults.

"Well, we might try knocking. It looks to be the high priest on the other side of this wall."

Hugo nods and knocks.

"By the Authority of High Priest of the Keeper of the First Vault. Open this door.

"If you decide to respond with violence against us know this- we have killed a score of better foes than you and we will not even remember your deaths after a time so it is a folly choice on your end. We wold rather discuss this without violence but will honor your request if you so desire. Let us talk first and then you can decide if you seek us to shed your blood"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29

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Roakar has seen enough, he removes his hands from the wall.
"They seemed to hear Hugo but rather than coming to the door they are prepping for battle. They didn't seem to hear you Roos, which tells me maybe they didn't hear Hugo but something else."

"It's time to open this door. Roos, how bout you take that pig sticker of yours and slice through the bolt locking this door." Roakar says while checking the his armor is tight and his gear in reach and not bound up. He then draws his hammer.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (16) + 25 = 41

Roos walks up to the lock and looks at it before tinkering with it.

It takes all of Roos's skill, and JUST before he was about to declare it too difficult, he pops the lock!

"Or that..."

Hugo casts Prot v Evil circle upon himself while the lock is being adjusted.

Either way, those certainly do not sound like Abadar Church sanctioned actions! I suspect they did not even complete a form 1099-Z! Outrageous!"

Thank you Arvid. I have a low level Inquisitor that I play as a bounty hunter for the church/court of Abadar. He hasn't been very flushed out RP wise but he just became a rules lawyer with a bag full of various forms to be signed in triplicate, sent in, sent back, queried, lost, found, subjected to public inquiry, lost again, and finally buried in soft peat for three months and recycled as firelighters.

I have thought about the forms etc but have not always played it up as much as I should.

For spell durations, I am assuming it has been more than 2 hours and less than 24 hrs since our fight with the plane shifters, correct?

sounds about right. Door opening?

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I'm a little confused. There was about 40 posts when I came back, so I might have missed something. I am under the impression that these as some of the band that was hired to take one of the potions. Is that correct? Do we suspect they stole the potion for themselves? Aside from Roakar telling us they are preparing, is there any reason we would think they mean to battle us?

From Chris's description, the people Roakar saw are the High Priest of Abadar and Saabira. That's why I suggested knocking since they could just let us in. However, rather than answering the door they are acting like there is a threat. Since they didn't hear Roos, I am assuming that the threat is actually inside and that their response to our initial knock was just poor timing / Chris trolling us. Alternatively, they could be bad guys disguised as the High Priest and Saabira.

No worries, Roakar has the right of it (I can neither confirm nor deny his conclusions though.) You have a lead that the Temple of Abadar is mixed up in this somehow.

That is an outrage! LOL - Hugo refuses to believe it!

If the door is unlocked, Hugo will open it as a rightful clergy of the temple, using any pass phrase or ritual as is customary.

Let us see if we can shed some light on the illicit activities within.

Hugo opens the door, boldly, as befitting a high priest of Abadar. The vault is arrayed before you all. The High Priest of Pashow, Kaarim, speaks with solemnity, "Hugo, it pains me, but you must die. It is the will of Loralis!"

The warrior woman, Saabira, spins her bardiche. "It appears the ruse is no more. For Loralis!"

Saabira: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Kaarim: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
Roakar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Roos: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Hugo: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Ignatious: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Rúmil: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Round 1:
Roos: Go
Saabira: TBD
Roakar: TBD
Rumil: TBD
Hugo: TBD
Ignatious: TBD
Kaarim: TBD

Roos will step inside after the door is opened and look around...once he hears their threats he draws his weapon and begins to sing a battle song that insults priests to inspire his companions...

Roos begins a rousing rendition of an old Andoran fighting song. Saabira shakes her head, "Shame. I was hoping you wouldn't have made it so soon. Pity you have to die." The woman springs forward enough to slash at Roos's vitals with her Bardiche ATK: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (17) + 25 = 42 THREAT Confirm: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (11) + 25 = 36 for DMG: 4d10 + 26 ⇒ (7, 3, 3, 3) + 26 = 42 and ELECTRICITY DMG: 1d6 ⇒ 6.

She spins her weapon as she pounces back, looking to cover the high priest.

Round 1:
Roos: Bard!
Saabira: ATK
Roakar: Go
Rumil: Go
Hugo: Go
Ignatious: Go
Kaarim: TBD

Pity - I do not think Hugo can use Divine Interference while flatfooted, or he'd try to "reroll" that attack on Roos.

Hugo direct his first comment to the woman with the bardiche.

I really do not believe Abadar would appreciate all of the jumping and spinning in the hall of his temple. But seeing as you have descended to such uncivilized methods, we will probably want you to talk to our expert in the subject of martial displays.

Next he direct his angst at Kaarim.

"And YOU! As a clergy of the Keeper of the First Vault, you should know better! I will have you hauled before the Executive Council on charges of a number of violations, including but not limited to treason and heresy! Seize him!

Hugo will sacred summons (standard) an inevitable Zelekhut to attack each.

On Kaarim chain: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
for dmg,elec: 2d6 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 7 + (6) = 19 and trip
On Saabira chain: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
for dmg,elec: 2d6 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 4) + 7 + (1) = 14 and trip

Hugo will attempt to dimensional hop (move) himself and Roos (if he is willing) out of the way of Roakar (for charge).

The Zelekhut has truesight if that matters and wants to convey anything.

Roakar is surprised. Saabira seemed so normal to him.
Though that does explain how one group knew all about the plan
"Can't trust anyone but me friends these days."

Roakar shakes off the surprise and points at Saabira with his hammer.

Roakar then pounces.
Rage, Power Attack, Reckless Abandon, Charge, Come and Get Me, Haste, Inspire Courage, Raging Brutality, AC=14

Atk1: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (8) + 34 = 42 Dmg1: 1d12 + 2d6 + 43 ⇒ (2) + (1, 3) + 43 = 49
Atk2: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (18) + 29 = 47 Dmg2: 1d12 + 2d6 + 43 ⇒ (7) + (5, 2) + 43 = 57
Atk3: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (7) + 24 = 31 Dmg3: 1d12 + 2d6 + 43 ⇒ (6) + (2, 2) + 43 = 53
AtkH: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (10) + 34 = 44 DmgH: 1d12 + 2d6 + 43 ⇒ (5) + (3, 3) + 43 = 54

"Uh... Nevermind."

Hugo considered requesting Roakar strike to ''subdue' the high level city guard... but was not sure that term was in his rage restricted vocabulary. Besides, part of Hugo wanted to see this ended quickly for the sacrilege commited :-)

It doesn't see anything to report Hugo

The outsider quickly begins to go to work. He can't knock the warrior over, but he certainly draws blood! She's JUST beginning to recover and prepare for the attack when Roakar pounds her into oblivion. Hugo's request goes unheeded (or unheard.)

The instant she falls, the high priest is suffused with a burst of power. "ABADAR!" His eyes literally glow and his hands become a blur of magic. Something about her death has empowered him.

Round 1:
Roos: Bard!
Saabira: ATK
Roakar: Kill!
Rumil: Go
Hugo: Summon!
Ignatious: Go
Kaarim: TBD

Having faced dragons, litches, and fake gods, Roakar looks unimpressed with the display of magic. He says to the High Priest "You should take this as your only warning. No good comes of threatening my comrades."

You're quite confident he's not paying attention.

Can Hugo tell if some sort of consecration or other divine magic was activated? .

Kn:rel+word : 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 = 25

You think it's something magical, but not divine.

Her body immediately turns to ash (not her equipment) and the high priest seems to be moving a LOT faster.

I JUST saw the line of Hugo's movement. That draws from her before she dies. Putting in now"

ATK: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (15) + 25 = 40 for DMG: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15 and Elec: 1d6 ⇒ 6

That movement was a dimensional hop - so should not provoke since I never cross any squares she can reach?
And for what it was worth, one of the inevitable's 2 attacks was on the priest.

You're totally right. I read it and registered it, and by the time I looked at the map, I had forgotten. No AoO then on Hugo. The priest is slightly injured, but not tripped. Sorry about that, busy Memorial Day weekend.

Round 1:
Roos: Bard!
Saabira: ATK
Roakar: Kill!
Rumil: Go
Hugo: Summon!
Ignatious: Go
Kaarim: TBD

No worries...it was a long post I had to update 3 mistakes when I posted .
Busy packing for train trip to Chicago & Wisconsin early tomorrow morning. Not sure what we will see but definitely reminding the kids what Memorial Day means other than just a long weekend with BBQ .

I'll call on divine energies to unleash a Flame Strike, affecting only the high priest, and step into the room a bit.

Refl DC 20 for Half: 14d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5, 2, 6, 4, 2, 6, 3, 3, 4, 1, 6, 1, 3) + 1 = 48
Half Fire, Half Divine energy

Also, just a reminder, I'll be leaving today, so I may not be able to post again for some time.

good luck Ignatious. We'll be here.

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REF: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

The divine fire burns the cleric, through the agony he curses you all!

Roos: Bard!
Saabira: ATK
Roakar: Kill!
Rumil: Go
Hugo: Summon!
Ignatious: Flame Strike
Kaarim: TBD