GM Aeon's The Wounded Wisp (Table 2)

Game Master d'Eon

The door opens to reveal a stone cavern beyond. In the darkness a flicker of dim light is visible around the corner in a small alcove.

Several desks are arranged along the northern and eastern edges of this small stone alcove. Whereas the stonework leading to this chamber is rough, the walls in the alcove are polished. A single gem rests among the neatly filed papers on the desk, emitting a soft luminescence that brightens the small room.

You're remaining outside to keep watch, Abdul?

While the others were tinkering with the shrine yes, but as they move into the revealed passage, Abdul will follow them from the rear.

Gribbl doesn't go first but does go in after the frontliners and trapfinders.

Crixus marches along with the others staying silent. His previous wonder at seeing something totally new has started to wear off and Crixus readies his tower shield as the group approaches the desk.

Crixus will either go in front of the group or behind someone if people want to scout the area first.

Bardic Knowledge: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Huh. Neat." Aquavius heads into the chamber. "What is all this stuff? Pretty gem, too."

Aquavius does a quick read through the stack of paper to determine what kind of haul she just found.

"Fascinating"

Ignia pauses to look around in wonder before joining Aquavius at the desk. She picks up the glowing stone and examines it.

Steward leads his horse down the tunnel, and when they reach the desk, says "Didn't we find another desk with papers on it today? Seems a lot of people like working in secret areas..."

The stone is a piece of cut alexandrite which glows as bright as a torch.

The papers on the desk are a collection of Eylysia's findings, though none of you can read them. They're written in some obscure dialect of Azlanti, and probably encrypted at that.

"Huh. Pretty. If only we could find a codebreaker or two..." Aquavius grabs as many documents as she can. "Now then, let's get out of here before the authorities notices us."

Whatever documents Aquavius might have missed, Gribbl will collect and stash in his pack. Then he'll check for secret doors just in case there's more to his place than meets the eye.

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

As you leave the hidden tunnel, two figures in black masks and robes step out from behind the pillars. Gribbl and Steward pick up on the threat quickly and are immediately ready as the newcomers draw their weapons.

Gribbl and Steward are not surprised. Gribbl even gets the drop on the ambushers!
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Gribbl
Red
Green
Aquavius
Crixus
Steward
Yellow
Ignia
Abdul
Blue

Gribbl takes a 5' step and casts acid splash at the masked person in front (yellow)

flat footed ranged touch to hit: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
dmg if hits: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Bardic Knowledge: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Aquavius notes the robed figures and a quick gesture they make before assaulting the party.

"Oh boy. Cultists of Norgorber, God of Secrets. What do they want with us?" Aquavius isn't completely sure of what they want and she hesitates before defending herself.

Gribbl's acid blob sizzles on the cultist's flesh and she grimaces in pain.

From behind the pillar, a black-robed halfling tosses a small sack at Crixus which bursts into sticky resin, holding him fast to the floor.

The half-orc narrows her eyes at Abdul, and he can feel evil spirits holding him back.

The woman in yellow shouts in unintelligible gibberish and gestures as a multicolored field of light swirls around her.

Red throws a tanglefoot bag at Crixus, who is affected for 3 rounds.
Green uses Evil Eye on Abdul, -2 to attack rolls for 5 rounds.
Yellow casts a spell.

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Gribbl
Red
Green
Aquavius
Crixus (entangled and glued, 3 rounds left)
Steward
Yellow (-3, 10 rounds left)
Ignia
Abdul (-2 to attack rolls, 5 rounds left)
Blue

Tanglefoot Bag: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 = 13
Crixus's Reflex Save, DC 15: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Duration: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Abdul's Will Save, DC 12: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10

spellcraft dc 16: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

"That's an entropic shield she's got... ranged attacks have a small chance to miss her."

Correction, Steward is up.

Steward mounts his glorious steed and draws his lance.

"Banshee, it is time!" the warrior says. "Let's show them what you've got!"

Move to mount, move to draw weapon.

The other halfling hiding behind the pillar throws her own tanglefoot bag at Banshee! Steward nimbly handles the reins and Banshee rears just in time to avoid the splash of sticky goo.

Tanglefoot Bag: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 3 - 4 = 15
Steward's Ride Check, DC 16: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Steward, I'm assuming you want to use Mounted Combat to try to negate the hit.

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Gribbl
Red
Green
Aquavius
Crixus (entangled and glued, 3 rounds left)
Steward & Banshee
Yellow (-3, 10 rounds left)
Ignia
Abdul (-2 to attack rolls, 5 rounds left)
Blue

concentration dc 17: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 1 + 4 = 24

Gribble moves up and casts color spray on all three cultists. (dc 15 will)

The rogue and witch are unable to resist the clashing hues that spring from Gribbl's fingers and collapse in a heap, while the oracle stands strong and continues to shout gibberish.

Red's Will Save, DC 15: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7
Yellow's Will Save, DC 15: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Green's Will Save, DC 15: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Red Duration: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2
Green Duration: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

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Gribbl
Red (unconcious, blind, stunned, 1 round left)
Green (unconcious, blind, stunned, 3 rounds left)
Aquavius
Crixus (entangled and glued, 3 rounds left)
Steward & Banshee
Yellow (-3, 10 rounds left)
Ignia
Abdul (-2 to attack rolls, 5 rounds left)
Blue

Aquavius pulls out her trident and shuffles up to Crixus.

"Sticky, situation, I'll get you out of there in a second. Reminds me of the boy who stopped a lizard from raiding his village. He says he was bitten by a magic spider or something, and it gave him the strength of ten men."

5 ft step, Move Action to draw my weapon, Standard Action to begin Inspired Rage.

Though Banshee avoided the tanglefoot bag, some got on her majestic hooves and messes with her footing. Steward's lance strike against the blue-clad enemy strikes a column.

Lance Atk: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 81d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Don't forget Banshee's hoof attack.

Thanks! I was looking at my lousy dice roll and forgot.

Banshee, the most majestic steed ever to walk the earth, pounds the enemy with a well-placed hoof.

hoof : 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 191d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CRIT?: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 81d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Cursed Goo, get off"

Crixus scrapes his longsword against his tower shield which is firmly attached to the floor by the sticky resin and the biggest obstacle to holding him in place.

Longsword: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9hopefully with another good role I will get free one round early.

Don't forget Inspired Rage (if you choose to accept it)

Crixus will accept the inspired rage

The oracle ducks into the corner and channels a wave of light that lingers on her wounded comrades, still without saying a word.

Channel Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 2

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Gribbl
Red (unconcious, blind, stunned, 1 round left)
Green (unconcious, blind, stunned, 3 rounds left)
Aquavius
Crixus (entangled and glued, 2 rounds left)
Steward & Banshee
Yellow (1 damage, 9 rounds left)
Ignia
Abdul (-2 to attack rolls, 5 rounds left)
Blue (3 damage)

Abdul marches forward channeling his inner power. He then takes a swing at the halfling, attempting to knock him out.

Controlled bloodrage: +4 Str, +2 DC to cast defensively while adjacent.
Blade of Mercy: No penalty to hit/+1 damage to attack for nonlethal damage with a slashing weapon.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 2 = 7
Damage: 2d4 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + 9 + 1 = 15

If blue tries to step away, follow with Step Up.

Ignia casts bless on her allies with a decisive gesture, then nimbly advances toward the cultists.

<Me> <Flank>

Bless: +1 morale to attack, saves v fear

The little halfling bravely holds fast as Abdul towers over her. She ducks under the blow, then thrusts her rapier at the half-orc, but isn't able to get past his breastplate.

The other halfling stirs groggily as Gribbl's spell wears off, but remains lying on the floor for the moment.
Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Red's Duration: 1d4 ⇒ 2

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Gribbl
Red (blind, stunned, 2 rounds left)
Green (unconcious, blind, stunned, 2 rounds left)
Aquavius
Crixus (entangled and glued, 2 rounds left)
Steward & Banshee
Yellow (1 damage, 9 rounds left)
Ignia
Abdul (-2 to attack rolls, 4 rounds left)
Blue (3 damage)

Aquavius continues her Inspired Rage and works on freeing Crixus. She drops her trident (sorry trident!), draws her Scimitar and takes a swing at the tanglefoot goo.

Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Now that spider guy. He liked to swing through village, connecting himself to trees, rooftops, hills, and sometimes the clouds. His favorite trick: wrapping up thieves in sticky webbing."

Continuing Inspired Rage. Move action to draw the Scimitar and Standard to attack the goo.

And Crixus is now free! Still entangled, but able to move at half speed.

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Gribbl
Red (blind, stunned, 2 rounds left)
Green (unconcious, blind, stunned, 2 rounds left)
Aquavius
Crixus (entangled, 2 rounds left)
Steward & Banshee
Yellow (1 damage, 9 rounds left)
Ignia
Abdul (-2 to attack rolls, 4 rounds left)
Blue (3 damage)

Wow...amazing rolls.

Steward can't shake the tanglefoot Banshee stepped in, and neither he nor his steed can connect with the blue-clad enemy.

Lance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Hoof 1: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 11d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Hoof 2: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 21d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Thanks, I'll buy you a beer once this is all done." With a final nod to Aquavius as thanks he powers thru the various few pieces that still cling to him hampering his movement.

Double move to map location

Gribble casts an acid splash at yellow.

ranged touch to hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
dmg if hits: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Steward and Banshee hold the halfling in place, but aren't able to land any definitive blows. Meanwhile, Gribbl's acid just misses the oracle, and she responds by whispering to Norgorber and waving her hand.

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Gribbl
Red (blind, stunned, 2 rounds left)
Green (unconcious, blind, stunned, 2 rounds left)
Aquavius
Crixus (entangled, 1 rounds left)
Steward & Banshee
Yellow (1 damage, entropic shield 8 rounds left, unknown spell 10 rounds left)
Ignia
Abdul (-2 to attack rolls, 4 rounds left)
Blue (3 damage)

spellcraft dc 16: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

With the halfling getting so much attention, Abdul decides to corner the caster.

Moving away from the halfling, which will provoke an AoO.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 18
Damage: 2d4 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 9 + 1 = 12

Ignia summons her presence and commands the halfling to drop prone, Will DC 15 then dances forward, keeping out of reach as she moves into a flanking position.

"Fall! You are defeated."

Abdul takes a decent scratch as he leaves the halfling, then drops the oracle with a massive blow.
AoO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

The halfling cultist falls to the ground and stabs at Banshee. Steward tries to evade the rapier thrust, but his noble steed is wounded regardless.
Blue's Will Save, DC 15: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2
Rapier: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 4 = 16
Steward's Ride Check, DC 16: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

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Gribbl
Red (blind, stunned, 2 rounds left)
Green (unconcious, blind, stunned, 2 rounds left)
Aquavius
Crixus (entangled, 1 rounds left)
Steward & Banshee (Banshee 3 damage)
Ignia
Abdul (2 damage, -2 to attack rolls, 3 rounds left)
Blue (3 damage)

Gribbl moves slightly and fires another acid splash at green.

to hit ranged touch: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 4 = 6
dmg if hits: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Gribbl's spell easily hits the unconcious half-orc. The halfling and half-orc continue to lie on the ground in a daze due to Gribbl.

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Gribbl
Red (blind, stunned, 1 round left)
Green (2 damage, unconcious, blind, stunned, 1 round left)
Aquavius
Crixus (entangled, 1 rounds left)
Steward & Banshee (Banshee 3 damage)
Ignia
Abdul (2 damage, -2 to attack rolls, 3 rounds left)
Blue (3 damage)

Still raging, Abdul moves to try to down the last standing enemy.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 23
Damage: 2d4 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 9 + 1 = 14 non-lethal

"Sometimes, he'd say Spider Sting! or Web Crawl! Always cracking jokes at every opportunity." Aquavius continues inspiring rage in her allies and double moves up to the remaining cultist. "Sometimes he'd yell Maximum Spider and crawl all over his foe!"

She watches Abdul charge in, full of fury. "Kinda like what's gonna happen to you, lady."

Free Action to continue Inspiring Rage. Double Move into position.

All of the cultists are now unconscious or otherwise incapacitated. What do you do?

"Well, that was fun." Aquavius shrugs. "Let's tie them up and 'ask' who sent 'em. We got notes to deliver, anyway." She reaches for her backpack... "I need to buy some rope."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

She slaps one of the restrained cultists. "WAKEUP! I'm the only reason my friend here hasn't torn your head off." She points at Abdul. "So start talkin'. Who sent you? What are ya looking for? Why are you messin' with us?"

I'm going to assume you're picking on one of the halflings, since there's a bonus for intimidating smaller creatures.

The halfling stammers a bit, then begins shouting. "You fools think you can learn everything! The Reaper of Reputation will show you your folly! Some things will remain hidden for eternity!"

Aquavius barely stiffles her yawn. "You're getting spit on my surcoat, stop yellin'. Some things will remain hidden... but not this." Aquavius hefts the stash of scripts. "I- I mean, we Pathfinders found this fair and square."

"We're not getting much out of these guys. Turn them to the guards and let's head back to the Captain."

"Agreed. I'll fetch the guards, then we can return to the Grand Lodge."