GM Aarvid PFS PbP : The Devil We Know Series (Inactive)

Game Master GM Aarvid

The only skill they reference is a bardic knowledge. But I would say kn:local. Basically you need to diagram/catalog it, but not much more. You can try to activate it if desired.

Does anyone try to do anything with the bell or in the chapel?

Morvius stops and catalog the bell for the socity.
Using focused trance revelation for K. Local 25

After he is done an idea comes to mind.
Maybe we could use this thing to make the prisioners surrender. Then he tries to activate the bell aiming for that goal.

Just confirming - determining whether this bell is the real one is the only goal we have here?

Morvius enters a trance and is able to validate the is a true relic, the Bell of Obediance you sought.

Ringing the bell is simple. The tone from the large bell is clear and soothing.

Yes, just cataloging the description of the bell is the relic is all that was asked of you.

After checking the bell Morvius reconsiders his course of action. This is our bell. But I am not sure its human made. We better leave it alone. He takes a deep breath thinking. We have accomplished our mission but... I think we should keep going and put an end to the madness in this place. Those derros must be help responsible for their actions and meet the justice of Taldor.

After ringing the bell, the rats in the courtyard have scattered from gnawing on the bodies of the 4 fallen Derro.

moving on?

So its a magic bell? Big deal. August then looks at An and says, Ending madness sounds like more fun than playing music on bells. Right, An?

It's just the society being opportunistic and getting more information about this while they can. However, I agree - there are more important issues at hand.

After making a couple of quick notes and committing to memory as much about the bell as he can Hawk is anxious to move on to the bigger threats at hand.

[ooc]I say the left room now.[ooc]

Heading over to the room on the left, the door opens with a shove, bushing back some debris.

This 30-foot-by-35-foot room houses the prison’s mess hall. It contains several enormous wooden tables, stained by years of use and abuse. The room smells musty and rotten.

Looking south is another door, already open.

This large kitchen holds culinary equipment needed to serve a large number of prisoners. Several dead prison cooks lie here, their bodies slashed and stabbed repeatedly.

Holman makes his way stealthily to the southern door and peers inside.

Stealth (Take 10): 10 + 15 = 25
Perception (Take 10): 10 + 9 = 19

Holman enters the kitchen and other than the mess and bodies, the only thing of note is that the wooden handles scattered about the floor are knife handles devoid of blades.

Holman looks to the others and shrugs. "Nothing in there. Let's head back to the north, I suppose, make sure all of the rats and such are taken care of."

Morvius nods. Ok.

An nods at the apt statement August made and follows the others into the next room, nodachi at the ready, and still feeling strong.

How long does the bear strength last?

Minute/Level, so 5 minutes. I assume it would have worn off while documenting the bell?

yes, assume it has been about 15 mins for searching, cataloging, writing, ringing etc.

Ok, no problem....

As they progresses into the new room, suddenly An's armor and gear weigh down on him and he lets out a small grunt.
"Well there goes that extra strength. Too bad, I was getting use to it! August you have to get him to cast it on you sometime! It gives you an amazing boost in combat."

The party regroups in the center hall after exploring the side rooms and the bell.

Heading back to the north, the large court with the fallen Derro is strangely quiet.

Looking at the map I am a little lost. Did we came from south? If so...

Lets keep going north. They must be hiding somewhere.

yes, you entered from the south. I think I cut off the front doors when I did the screen grab.

You press onward towards the north and see a set of sturdy gates slightly open leading to a chamber beyond. There are smaller doors to the east and west.

Moving us along so we do not run out of time...let me know if any other actions prior to approaching door.

===Surprise Round===

As August and Nguyen An approach the north doors, the ground rumbles beneath their feet
and a towering mass of earth and stone stands to block their way. It swings a large slab of an arm at

"RRRAAAARRRRR!"

1d2 ⇒ 1 on August
slam, pa: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 15 - 3 = 26 for slam: 2d6 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (2, 6) + 7 + 6 = 21

===Round 1===

19+Jacen
19-Rocky
15+Hawk
15-Morvius
14+Holman
14-August
6-Nguyen An

What the....

Well crap

I am going to post ahead in the event Jacen does not drop the creature in his attack. That will let the rest of you have a chance to post today while I am at work

The lumbering pile of earth comes completely out of the ground, brushing against the ceiling. It's lazurite eyes flicker with cold malice as it swings a mighty limb into August and Nguyen An.

"RRRRAAARRRKKKKKK!"

Nguyen An slam: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18vsFFAC for dmg: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 6) + 7 = 18
August slam: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17vsFFAC for dmg: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 5) + 7 = 17

Party up, Jacen x2

Jacen will move up and attack, on the next round he will continue the onslaught

1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 = 241d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 221d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Growling in anger, An swings his nodachi at the creature with all his might, while calling out to his friend.

"August! You alright little buddy?"

Attack melee: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

Dodging the second attempt FFAC 20 August says, Yeah, he'll pay for that too! The dwarf thrashes wildly in anger, not even coming close to his mark.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 for Damage: 1d10 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

Holman leaps into the fray, dodging and tumbling, moving into the alcove with the creature.

Full-round action: Double move, as indicated on map
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

Jacen moves up and hacks at the large creature, taken a smaller chunk from it than he expected.

The creature slams Nguyen An 18pts but misses his dwarf friend with its other massive
arm as it deflects off the fighter's plate armor.

Holman attempts to tumble under the creature's legs DC 25+5 thru enemy square,
but the towering earth beast swats at the halfling.

slam, aoo: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31 for dmg: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6) + 7 = 15,
slamming Holman back, stopping him in his tracks.

Nguyen An, manages to retaliate on the creature, chopping a large chunk of dirt an rock loose.
August slams his weapon in the the rusted door frame.

Jacen swings again but his blade does not even scratch the stones it hit.

Hawk, Morvius then the creature goes again...

Knowledge Planes about creature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Noticing how ineffective the group's blades were against the creature Morvius attacksit with his

Morvius you recall this is an earth elemental and once piece of info.

Sorry, internet went down at my place in the middle of my editing. About the elemental, does it have any DRs? If not vulnerabilities...?

Morvius moves behind August, draws his glaive and attacks it.

Attk: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Dmg: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Elemental has DR5/- and elemental traits, earth glide.

Hawk's Lifelink kicks in and begins to mend the wounds of those around him.

He then unleashes a burst of energy to heal his allies and lets out a battlecry.

Swift action- battlecry - Everyone +1 to hit, can reroll a save

Channel Energy (selective channel): 3d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 1) = 5

Allies heal 5+channel. Hawk takes 5 from everyone that was damaged (so 15 I believe).

Holman grunts in pain as the elemental swats him aside. "An, August! Step back so the rest of us can help!"

Just a question, but would sunder do extra damage to a creature like this??

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe sunder only works on items - maybe constructs, but not here.

Morvius stabs his glaive over the head of August, striking a small chunk of dirt off the arm of the beast.

Hawk absorbs the wounds of his three injured allies onto himself.

===Round 2===
The rocky creature pummels August and Nguyen An again, striking both warriors with large fists of fury.

"RRROOOOOAAAAARRRR!"

Nguyen An slam, pa: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 15 - 3 = 26 for dmg: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 4) + 13 = 19
August slam, pa: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 15 - 3 = 25 for dmg: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (1, 3) + 13 = 17

GM: -19: August=20/48 : An=18/36 :Holman=30/35 : Hawk=26/41

Party is up...

August strikes at the creature again!

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 for Damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 Seriously?

August then steps back as instructed, hoping the thing follows them out.

Morvius attacks the creature again and also steps back
Its an earth elemental and is resistant to fisical damage.

Attk: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Dmg: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Attacking, taking a five foot step to better be able to flank this creature.
1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 = 241d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

Hawk is going to end the link with Holman Immediate action and then channel again.

Channel Energy (selective): 3d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 4) = 11

-10 to Hawk, +5 to August and An, plus channel to heal all allies

An once again swings at the stone creature, then backs away to allow it to move out so his friends can all join in the 'fun'

Attack-melee: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 = 15
Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

looks like I have caught the same bad dice rolling as you have August!! a 4 and a 1...sheesh!!

No kidding, and its been site-wide for me except to two straight 20s in my Emerald Spire game.

Holman steps back, hoping the creature follows the others.

Not an action: 5' step, as indicated

August swings again, smashing the other side of the doorjam with his swing.

Morvius likewise stabs at the creature with his glaive, but fails to connect.

Jacen steps up and manages to put a small scratch on the earth elemental's leg.

Hawk heals the group of their bruised and battered bodies.

Nguyen An gives a mighty swing but misses with his weapon as well.

Holman steps back. Are you readying?

===Round 3===
The elemental swings each of its arms, having a long reach towards the group.

"RRRROOARRRR!"

On Nguyen An slam, pa: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 15 - 3 = 23 for dmg: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 5) + 13 = 20
On Morvius slam, pa: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 15 - 3 = 24 for dmg: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 3) + 13 = 21

GM: -21: August=36/48 : An=14/36: Morvius=6/27 :Holman=35/35 : Hawk=27/41 Check my math :-)

Party up...

Swinging again
1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 = 101d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Not sure I can ready a 5' step and attack, can I?

Readying is a standard action, so the way I read it, you can 5' or move, then ready to do another standard or move action. However, it may be moot if you were readied for it to approach, it did not, so trigger would not have been met.