Fjuri's [PFS #5-08 : The GM Confirmation] (Inactive)

Game Master Fjuri

On the other side of the pit, the tunnel seems to continue in a similar fashion as it has been until now. After about 30' it takes a turn, so nothing further can be seen.

When you search through Janira's bag you find the following:

"Nice bag..."

Belinda helps herself to the cure wand "I might need to use this on Janira", a scroll of entangle and a tanglefoot bag.

"No rope though"

Kharg turns slightly so Belinda can see the coil of rope on the side of his pack.

I have rope here, he says.

"The best thing we can do right now is press on. Let's divide this equipment up based on who can use what and keep going." when he finishes, he grabs a sunrod and one of the curing potions.

Arcanos takes the wand of burning hands.

"I will take this for now, to be used only if required," he says.

"I also have some rope," he says as he pulls a knotted length from his pack and throws all but one end to the bottom.

He then looks for a place to tie it off.

Kharg looks through the back.

Well, I do not have much use for scrolls. I'll take the other potion of cure light wounds.

Kharg then turns to Arcanos and says, Any luck finding a place to tie the rope off?

"Maybe one of you could hold it while someone who is nimble climbs down." suggets Belinda.

"I'm not ahh, very talented that way though."

She looks at Bertie.

"How are we to get you across?"

In the meantime she borrows a rope and attaches some bits of wood to the end to make a hook and tries to fish out the cloth.

random roll: 1d20 ⇒ 8

When Arcanos looks around, he sees no place to tie the rope. It might be possible to hold the rope steady with some strong men (or women), while a lighter person descents. As Belinda suggested.

You manage to create a hook, but the the rope and wood together have not enough weight to sink to the bottom of the pit.

Jerrus and Olivia still there?

Kharg looks at Belinda. Well, we could tie a rope around you and lower you down. Then you could get whatever that is at the bottom of the pit.

Kharg takes another look at the pit. Then again, it doesn't look that deep. I can climb down, then climb up the other side and lower a rope so I can help everyone up. How does that sound? Audyn, are you any good at climbing?

Taking my strength bonus an armor penalty into consideration, I am at a +3 bonus to climbing. I am willing to climb down and back up the other side unless someone has a better skill check or some kind of item.

Yes! I wasn't feeling too well, but I'm back in action! :)

Olivia looks over the edge of the pit and tries to determine how deep it is.

"I do have a grappling hook. Maybe I can find a place to tie a rope to on the other side, and then we can place the grappling hook on this side so all can move to the other side."

Climb: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (11) - 2 = 9

Olivia manages to climb down the rope and reaches the pit's bottom. Before inspecting the item, she takes her own rope and her grappling hook from her backpack and ties them together.

Throw grappling hook: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Throw grappling hook: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

The first time Olivia throws her grappling hook to the other edge of the pit it comes back down. She manages to hook it to the edge the second time.

"We've got a way up the other side!" she announces to her allies outside the pit.

While at the bottom of the pit Olivia decides to inspect the item in the water, also checking it for magic.

Spellcraft (with detect magic): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

GM, how deep is the pit? And how deep is the water in the pit?

Seriously, Audyn almost died on his last adventure while trying to climb.

His eyes wide, Audyn does his best to retain his composure. "I would prefer to avoid it if at all possible."

Belinda grins at Audyn.

"I read your story. I don't think there are any Harpy's in here. " she adds with a serious look to her face "The ceiling is too low."

While the others try climbing, Belinda looks at the pit edge, trying to see if there is a route across there.

"I'd prefer not to get wet..." she admits.

Seeing that Olivia is wasting no time, Kharg says,

Or there is a third option, where Olivia climbs down first and throws a grappling hook on the other side of the pit.

climb 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

swim: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Kharg climbs down into the pit. I wasn't sure how deep the water was so I made a swim check.

"How mundane," Arcanos says of climbing down the rope. Nevertheless, the arcanist follows the others, carefully makes his way down without falling.

climb: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16

Who is holding the rope on the first side?
We have Kharg, Arcanos and Olivia down in the pit. You can use the same climb check to go down as to go up.

The pit is about 20ft deep, the lower 10ft is filled with water. Since the pit is only 10ft wide, you can push-n-float to the other side with no problem. The 10ft above very black water does seem intimidating to just jump in.

Olivia can't figure out what the item is, it is magic though, the aura is faint.

I should not help with solutions right? For Belinda's Bear Bertie and others?

Since we're using a rope, can we take 10 on our climb check So? If so, Audyn does that, otherwise:

Climb: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Aren't you distracted by your fear? You can't take 10 when distracted :p. But its ok, you get down safely

Clearly afraid to go down too quickly, Audyn slowly descents.

Belinda waits until others have got out on the other side.

"I don't think it is a good idea for all of us to go into the pit at the same time. What if someone comes down that passage way?"

She listens for sounds of an approaching minotaur.

"Maybe I could get a branch from outside for Bertie to climb across on?"

Olivia stuffs the item into her backpack and climbs up the other side, where she takes the item out again.

"No idea what this is, but I've got it."

Can I at least see what kind of item it is, judging by its shape? If it a stick, a pair of pants, or...?

"You can just jump in," Olivia says to those still on the other side of the pit. "It's not that deep for a dive into water, just ten feet. I estimate the water to be another ten feet deep, so you'll be fine."

"Belinda, can tie Bertie to my rope once you're in the pit? The strong guys can lift him up on this side."

Kharg attempts to climb up the other side, as well.

climb: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

That is probably doesn't meet the DC. I'll keep trying until I make it up.

Once there are people up on the other side, Belinda will tie the rope around Bertie and encourage him to jump in and swim to the other side.

"I'm not sure he thinks this is very dignified. Bears care a lot about that type of stuff.." she mutters before doing the same herself.

Handle animal will take ten or even twenty if required.

As Olivia dives down, she collects what seems to be a cloak of some sort. She climbs out of the pit, holding up the cloak and checking it out in the dim light of the glowing fungus. Its made of some hard wool, with specks of sliver and steel woven into it.

Kharg, doubtful of his climbing abilities tries to get up as well and finds the climb with the aid of the rope securely attached a breeze.

Audyn also makes it back up. He takes his time again, shivering from the cold of the water and his fear of heights. He's closely followed by Arcanos, in case Audyn needs help.

Belinda urges her Bear Bertie to jump in and climb out at the other side. Before doing so herself. I'm taking 10

Bertie looks as his halfling companion jumps down and swims across and gets back out again. He sees Audyn shivering from the cold and takes a couple steps back and jumps to the other side taking 10 on the jump. I know that not what you asked him, but he understood you wanted him to follow ... Also, I know you're changing into a swashbuckler, but Bertie seriously lacks some stats (tricks, skills and feat)

On a pc with restricted downloads, so cant copy paste from the pdf. Map will also have to wait until I get back. pming Jerrus for participation

After about 30ft the tunnel bends and the line of sight with the pit is lost. A long, 3 foot wide wooden plank rests against the cave wall.

The tunnel continues on, leading deeper beneath the Kortos Mounts until eventually open into a large cavern. What must have once been beautifully carved reliefs and inscriptions have since weathered heavily, their features dulled and softened to the point that it is hard to distinguish what they once depicted. You note however that they are different in style when compared to the petroglyphs you encountered so far in the tunnels. A wide tunnel exits the cavern on its far side and blue-burning torches line the passageway's halls.

Once everyone's on the other side Olivia takes her rope and grappling hook and puts them in her backpack. As the party moves on she points out the wooden plank. "Guess we'll use that on our way out?"

"Anyone knows what these are?" Olivia asks as she looks at the carved reliefs and inscriptions.

map is updated, feel free to explore :)

"Most fascinating!" Arcanos exclaims as he examines the carved reliefs and inscriptions.

perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

knowledge arcana/planes: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Tricks, skills and feat added for Bertie

Belinda takes notes of the passage and the presence of the plank. "That will be helpful for getting out!"

As the glyphs change she notes down some of the new ones.

She looks carefully around the room
perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

"Wow, blue torches. I'm guessing someone must still be here."

Kharg looks at the reliefs. "Those are interesting, I wonder how old they are," he wonders to himself.

Soon enough, though, his attention is drawn to the great cavern beyond. He peers into the gloom, using his darkvision, to scan for threats, his double axe at the ready.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 19

"What do you see?" Audyn asks, squinting into the darkness.

Olivia moves a bit south and scans the area. the orc blood that flows through her veins allows her to see in the dark just fine, up to sixty feet.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Kharg answers Audyn, All I see is empty cavern. How about you, Olivia?

Sorry for the late reply guy, I'm not so well atm

With the help of each other, you manage to decipher and understand some of the reliefs and inscriptions. The general reliefs and images seem to tell a mutual story and you recognize are the History and Future of Humanity, the principle holy text of Aroden, which some of you have been taught of during your education.

A first you recognize is an image and story of a beggar. A bit further on a farmer is depicted, with next to it a shepherd. It is at that point you recognize the images as part of Aroden's mythology.
You also identify that the sections of the holy text depicted are slightly different than those that appear in the known version of the History and Future of Humanity, suggesting that these might represent an earlier version of the work.

As Belinda approaches the torch, she notices it doesn't feel particularly warm. Not cold, but the flames doesn't seem to give off heat.

"Magical torch.." notes Belinda. Carefully noting it down in her notebook.

She goes back and makes sure she has this version of Aroden's story down right.

"Wow, a different version of The History of Humanity! This'll make it to The Chronicles for sure."

Once she has everything noted down, she'll grab Bertie and head down the lit corridor, stopping to take a torch with her if she can reach one.

Not seeing anything in the cave, Kharg walks back to where Belinda is examining the walls.

What do you mean a different version of the history of humanity? Who would have carved those?, Kharg asks.

As Belinda points it out, Khargh also recognizes the images.

In the southern end of the cavern, a tunnel goes out of the cavern.

"Lets press onwards. I hope Janira catches up with us soon." says Belinda, heading down the passage.

Yes, I agree, let's press onward. Maybe there is more of this new history further on.

Kharg thinks of Janira a moment and adds optimistically, I am sure she will be fine.

The soft light of the surrounding fungus mixes with the flickering glow of the nearby torches to reveal a grand chamber. A large pool of water along the chamber’s southern edge reflects the blue and green radiance to illuminate the massive stalactites that cling to the ceiling overhead. Two other tunnels branch off from this area, leading to the east and west.
Rising up from the pool is a column of rock with steeply sloped sides and a flat top, as if someone had sawn off the top of a massive stalagmite. A miniature city carved from this same stone occupies nearly the entire surface. Tiny trinkets such as ancient coins, polished semiprecious stones, and ornately braided loops of string are scattered throughout the diorama, and pale cave frogs clamber atop it. The smooth cavern floor is covered in gravel and pebbles along the edge of the pool, and several foot-long centipedes prowl among the gravel in their search for prey.

Kneeling in the water is a lone gillman. His back is turned to you and he doesn't seem to have noticed you.

Random untrained knowledge check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

"Hey, that's Absalom! I recognize the Starstone Cathedral. Hmm, judging by the faint magic I feel from it, that diorama acts as an altar to Aroden. I think it has enough power left to maybe aid us duing our stay here."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Olivia looks at the lone gillman and raises her voice a bit. "Hello? We are here to explore this cave system. My name's Olivia. Who are you?"

At first the man doesn't seem to notice you. As you approach you step in front of one of the torches and he turns around in surprise. He seems startled at first, but your demeanor shows no hostilities and in response he doesn't seem confrontational either.

"Greetings strangers, what brings you here to these caves? They are holy to us gillmen, but your kinds haven't been here for a long time."

He doesn't seem to have understood your previous statement and looks intently at your face.

Diplomacy aid another: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

"After all we've been through, it's a pleasure to encounter someone willing to engage in civil conversation." Audyn adopts a friendly smile, but searches the man for clues as to his intent.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

"We certainly mean no harm, and will not disturb you long," Arcanos says.

"We are Pathfinder exploring this place, and wonder why your people come here. Why is this place holy to your people?"

diplomacy aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Belinda also joins in.

"We're hear to learn about these caves and your people. Why are they holy to you? I'd love to learn more! I always feel that understanding is the first step on the road to friendship"

diplomacy aid: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

After the man turns around and asks his questions, Olivia repeats what she said to him before.

"We are here to explore this cave system. My name's Olivia. Who are you?"

He seems a bit intimidates by so many unfamiliar faces. He patiently awaits you to finish your questions, which he seems to lip-read instead of hear and responds:

"My name is Uori, this cavern complex has one of the purest water sources on this island. Our people revere its purity and it has now become a sacred place for us. It was once sacred to Aroden, the dead god of humanity, as well, but over the past century, the carvings in the nearby room have weathered and melted, and our people think that soon Aroden’s influence will have faded completely."

"I must warn you on your exploration here, other creatures have invaded the caves and not all of them are equally polite."

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

"What kinds of other creatures have you encountered?"

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

"I know Aroden was a god of humanity not halflings, but overall he was an okayish kind of a guy wasn't he?" asks Belinda.

"Maybe out of respect we should do those rituals. I'd not want to be struck down by a dead god."

She kneels next to the pool and confesses to Audyn
"I want to be like my big brother. He is out confident, so sure of himself, and so ... coordinated. Would you help me?"

And I want to rebuild into swashbuckler :-)

Then she takes some sticks and fashions a small shepherds crook for one of the figures in the city.
craft model: 1d20 ⇒ 10
It's not the best, but it'll do. She then uses it to chase the frogs into the water, obviously having some fun
handle animal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
The frogs don't respond well though to the improvised figure. So Belinda settles for making some fields with her fingers is the gravel.

"This is fun. If this was closer and there were not Minotaur's around, I could take a school of little kids up here for a great days play."

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 7

The gillman catches Kharg's attention when he mentions other invaders in the cave. He listens intently for an answer after Audyn asks the gillman if he has encountered other creatures here.

"I haven't traveled there for a while. Our people stay away from these area's, they're too dangerous."

"In that direction there were restless spirits, while in the other cave dwelling creatures lived."

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Olivia shows the gillman the cloak she picked up earlier.

"Is this yours? We found it in a pit."

She will return it to the gillman if it's his.