I need them distracted to make real damage! says Shoriraj as she falls back.
Rataji's arcane words stir fire in his allies' veins, quickening their reflexes.
Joliyrn slashes at the approaching lizard with dizzying speed.
322 is going to cast bane. DC 15 Will save negates. 50ft burst.
"Let them come," says Rataji. "When they are lined up, I will hit them all with lightning."
Rataji bides his time.
Shoriraj picks her crossbow and loads a bolt as she walks back
Joliryn joins Marnarius in slashing at the approaching lizard
Shoriraj tries to feint the nearest lizard
Having lit off haste and lightning bolt, Rataji decides to preserve his remaining heavy punches for another fight. He casts a simple yet destructive spell, invoking wicked cyan darts of arcane force.
Will delay.
Joliryn swears at the lizard in Chelish and retaliates with a pair of kukri slashes.
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Marnarius hacks and slashes at the leading foo reptile, knocking it unconscious. The chameleon immediately behind leaps forward, taking a bite out of him in retaliation.
Unfortunately for it, that leaves it in Joliryn's reach. So fixated on Marnarius, it leaves itself vulnerable, and the halfling swiftly disembowels it.
That allows the last lizard to leap forward , this time seeking revenge on Joliryn.
Shoriraj shots a bolt as she curses pathfinders, lizards and everything that comes to her mind that can be responsible of this situation.
Rataji feels that he needs to preserve his remaining more powerful spells and so lets fly with a minor blast of ice.
PING!
If the first one hit, we can try a second time thinks Shoriraj as she loads a new bolt.
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Marnarius knocks the last lizard into unconsciousness.
When you have time to examine the library, most of the items here are of historical or cultural significance, with little practical implications.
Marnarius also finds something interesting:
Searching for your weapon, three different weapons of interest can be found. The first is an obsidian-bladed scythe with a mahogany handle. The second is a heavy flail made of magically hardened gold and whose head is molded like a roaring tiger skull. The third is a serrated, single- edged longsword made of green-tinged metal.
It's up to you which one it is.
After about ten minutes of searching, Marnarius finds the notes detailing the operation of the tapestry. As Aram Zey describes in the ritual’s instructions, performing the rite could tear a permanent rift into the Hao Jin Tapestry, allowing uninterrupted traffic between the planes—but always to the same site within the demiplane. He strongly advises against ever performing this procedure.
With that done, you can head to your next location, the room where the tapestry is stored.
Navigating the hallways takes five minutes, and you avoid the notice of any of the roving patrols. The nondescript hallway ends at a pair of double doors. Muffled sounds can be heard on the far side.
A deep female voice snaps back "Hey! They had it coming, lousy bunch of racists..."
Another male voice chuckles. Don't listen to him. Burning down that eyesore of a town hall was really a public service."
The first voice responds, clearly irritated. "After that mission for Venture-Captain Yuul, you're really in no position to comment either."
"Hey, it's not like gnolls are really people."
"A magical staff that evokes acid, this could be nice. Any one else wants this, if not I could hold on to it"
"Hey guys listen. I hear some people arguing. Something about burning down a town hall and something about Gnolls not being people. Which is kind of true."
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Marnarius drinks a potion to heal himself.
And then another.
Marnarius picks up the obsidian-bladed scythe and runs his finger along the smooth black blade. "This must be what I am looking for here. Can anyone identify its properties for me?"
"Yes, I hear them too. Maybe we can use this information to our advantage."
I hear them too, we should take care of them.
What about if some of us hide so we can attack them when they come, and one opens the dorr and runs away from them as if he was scared?
Shoriraj will look for a place to hide no matter if they agree or not. If only she is hidden and they decide to enter in the room, she can use her stealthiness to her advantage.
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Swinging open the door, you see a human man dressed in gleaming armor covered in Iomedaean iconography (gold), equipped with both bow and sword, a half-orc woman dressed in red and orange robes, and another man dressed in white and gold robes. He carries a musket in his gloved hands.
An unremarkable tapestry bearing intricate but heavily worn geometric patterns along its length hangs on the far end of this meeting room. A rune-inscribed circle set into the floor completely contains a table at the room’s center. Purple rectangle is the tapestry.
The musketman raises his weapon, suspiciously calling out, "Nobody's supposed to be here. Who are you?
The Iomedaean frowns. "They're really not supposed to be here. Light 'em up, folks."
The half-orc begins to grin maniacally.
Rataji and Joliryn may act.
Rataji moves to scoop up the Caustic Staff, but permits 322 to take it with good grace. It will be worth it if she uses it to keep us alive, he thinks. I can always charm her out of it later when we're alone.
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Upon spotting what must be the Hao Jin Tapestry, Rataji smiles amiably.
"My friends, my friends," says Rataji. "This is no time for quarrels. Especially not when we could all be friends. But really, there are so many of you... wouldn't it be better if red down sparkle walrus?"
Joliryn charges the Iomedaean, leaving a trail of afterimages behind her. "You'll wish we'd never been here soon enough!"
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Both the armored man and half-orc seem to succumb to Rataji's spell.
Joliryn's blow glances off the man's breastplate with no effect.
The gunslinger then turns his musket on Rataji, rattling off two shots in quick succession.
The half-orc is confused. She rushes at the same target as Joliryn, bringing up a falchion, but also fails to hit.
The remainder of the party may act.
322 cast hold person on the gunslinger to try and contain him.
DC 16 will saves negates.
Rataji grunts in pain as he is shot twice at close range. He manages to stay on his feet and grunts out "Don't target the confused until they fight each other! They'll lock in on the first person to attack them! Make sure it's one of their own!"
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Shohiraj, the map is linked at the top of the page (the bolded link). Let me know if you have trouble accessing it. I'll say that they are unaware of you at ths point for sneak attack purposes.
The gunslinger's muscles seize up, leaving him immobile, at least for the time being.
Zurnzal, Shohiraj, and Marnarius may act
Shoriraj appears from the shadows running toward the gunsliger, as she moves she picks her hidden sap and smash it in the gunslinger face disorienting her.