GM BPC TK2's Excellent PFS Adventure

Game Master Black Powder Chocobo

"Explore door! Exp-door!"

Open door!

Thunderstealer can tell that the door is slightly ajar, just BEGGING to him to open it.

The large room has a wide hole in the center of its floor. A heavy, welded steel ladder descends straight down from this lip of this shaft to the next level when we're done!. The extent and depth of this space below are concealed behind the many crisscrossing spider webs filling the pit.

Can we get that part of the map uncovered?

Nilfyr peers over Thunderstealer's shoulder into the room ahead. "More spiders?" he says, nonplussed.

Whoops, thanks for reminding me! Map updated

Nilfyr steps into the room and looks into the pit.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

As Nilfyr approaches, the web starts shaking. Lurking from some webbing near the pit, another large spider, hiding in the silky cover, lurches out towards him!

No surprise round as Nilfyr beat the spiders' stealth, who noticed him upon entry with their tremorsense.

The aggressive spider makes its move first, moving up and biting at Nilfyr.

No AoO as it was effectively a 5' step to reach you from its hiding spit.
Bite @ FF Nilfyr: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Nilfyr Fort save on hit vs DC 15: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Strength damage on failure: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Init Order (bold = up)
Yellow Spider
Nilfyr (6 damage, 2 Str damage, poisoned)
Green Spider
Kristoff
Artemus
Thunderstealer/Belcher

Kristoff will have been hiding towards the back of the group.
stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Fair enough, especially when the webbing was announced.

Sorry, apparently my post was eaten last night.

Nilfyr steps to the side, quickly casts a spell, and swings his fauchard at the beast.

Not an action: 5' step, as indicated on map
Swift action: Cast divine favor (fervor)
Standard action: Attack spider
Attack (Fauchard (2H), -Str, Divine Favor): 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 - 1 + 1 = 15
Damage (Fauchard (2H), -Str, Divine Favor): 1d10 + 4 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 1 + 1 = 14

With a single slice, Nilfyr unleashes a devastating blow against the spider. It still still stands, though now leery.

The other spider opens the door and exits.

Init Order (bold = up)
Yellow Spider (14 damage)
Nilfyr (6 damage, 2 Str damage, poisoned)
Green Spider
Kristoff
Artemus
Thunderstealer/Belcher

Attacking Yellow
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 231d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Thunderstealer sends Belcher to attack the Green Spider

"Go around, jump over pit, attack!"

Belcher will jump over the pit acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 and attack!

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 for Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Thunderstealer horsechops the yellow spider

To Hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 for Damage: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Artemus sends his eagle to the closer spider to attack, and of course to be a target.

Claw: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 141d4 ⇒ 1

@Artemus: redirecting the eagle attack to the other spider

Kristoff moves up, softening up the spider for Thunderstealer's powerful blow that nearly splits the carapace in two.

Belcher and the eagle meanwhile move towards the other spider that's approaching a dead-end wall, biting and clawing it.

Calling combat, when you guys hit... you hit hard!

Other than Nilfyr's bite, the party makes easy work of the pair of spiders.

Nilfyr Fort vs DC 15: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Str Damage on failure: 1d3 ⇒ 1

He ends up resisting the rest of the poison.

And with this, you guys are done! I'll try to get Chronicles out today, but if not, then they'll be out Monday.

The entire level basically cleared out (other than spiders hiding in pits you can avoid now), the party sees a dark tunnel and ladder to reach a floor below. Where will it take them? Who is the Klarkosh mentioned by Gorloth? How much deeper does the Spire reach? Stay tuned for Emerald Spire 3: Splinterden!

Can we start part III after GenCon? That way I can use him to play a few scenarios at PaizoConUK and GenCon (I'll go slow, so in tier for the next level!)

I can acquiesce to that. Just make sure your XP is even level or something (9, 12, etc), Auke, so you can pop out of slow tier (unless that gets updated in the next guide).

So I assume you want normal progression for this level this so we have a level 3 Thunderstealer stealing people's thunder?

Hey guys! Game is finally reported and chronicles have been sent!

I did forget to ask for Day Jobs, so if you have 'em I'm trusting you to add it correctly.

I'll continue with some RP stuff for a bit until after GenCon, then we'll continue with Splinterden!

Just a minor interest check to make sure everyone's still good. Thanks for waiting and we'll get started in a couple more weeks.

I'll start some RP stuff within a day or two.

Ready to start here. I will be heading to Gen Con in about a week though so heads up there.

I think Nilfyr's ready to go, and I'm definitely still interested.

Still need to update, but I'll be ready when the game starts.

@Kristoff: Also, when you update your stats, can you add a quick stat bar in the Class or Race portion of the profile like the others? Saves me some trouble looking for stuff to roll against![/ooc]

Yeah, no problem. I plan on updating this weekend I will put my AC and stuff. I always leave class out on purpose, because I believe it should be based on the character concept not the class.

No worries on that, got a few people in my area that are like that for their PCs in live games, too.

I'm glad your build doesn't seem to be affected by the new ACG errata.

The party has waited in Fort Inevitable for a couple of weeks as they await Thunderstealer's return from a pilgrimage. This has given the party some much needed rest and time to get to know the citizens of the fort town as well as pick up on some interesting gossip.

Each person can give me a Diplomacy or Kn: Local roll!

The Society has sent back a missive, only explaining that the team's goal is still the same and that they should return to exploring the underground ruins once more when the party is fully assembled again.

Anything you wish to do in town during this period? This is outside of the Dip/Kn: Loc roll above.

"I have returned! I saw much ice and coldladies! Also met nice tiny dragonman that liked fire!"

Nothing for Nilfyr.

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

I know you said "or" but just in case you meant "and" here are both rolls. Not used to having an arcane caster with charisma. :)

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Art will spend time researching the history of the area.

@Thunderstealer: I'll play Level 4 by ear.

Thunderstealer arrives back at Fort Inevitable with a smile on his face and probably some burning wreckage laying around out there.

Nilfyr oddly has few people willing to talk to him. Artemus, however, has far more luck.

Recently, bandits have been plaguing the area, almost more so since the goblins have been removed as a threat. Furthermore, the random undead strikes have still been occurring at no change in their frequency.

Will start things tomorrow! Thanks for your patience!

Bandits huh? What an opportunity for a bandit hunter of Abadar to join in this adventure. I've been divinely commissioned to keep the roads clear and protect trade. Not to mention it looks like you lot could use someone more subtly inclined...
Faeros Ticaret, at your service.

Off into the sky, a cloud in the shape of a red mantis can be seen. Kristoff quickly apologizes to the group and leaves, still leaving the party at meddling humans, a half-elf, and their little dino, too.

Feel free to toss in any RP, but just moving forward to the dungeon room to get started!

The party reassembled, they make their way to the spire. Oddly, despite the claims of bandits, there are few, if any, new tracks that lead back towards the spire. Heading down the stairs once more, there is no notable sign of human footprints, although there is some more webbing here or then in the basement from the spiders that escaped the party's wrath.

Climbing down the iron ladder in adjacent to the spider nesting room, the group continues their descent...

And down we go!

Broad stone stairs open into a small irregularly shaped chamber lit by oil lamps. To the east, a short flight of steps leads up to a sturdy door set in the middle of a wall and flanked by arrow slits. To the north, a wide gate of iron bars blocks an archway leading to a larger chamber filled with the eerie green glow of the Emerald Spire.

Map updated!

I'm not sure how you guys like to clear a dungeon, since I'm new. If we come across traps I can try to disable them, and if we are lacking in scouts, I can also fill that role if needed. Otherwise, I would prefer not to take point if it can be helped.

Faeros draws his longbow, trying to imply that he is not a front-liner.

"I will stay in front, as I have the sharpest eyes. Thunderstealer and his pet can follow, while you and Artemus bring up the rear.", Nilfyr says matter-of-factly. With that, he peers into the darkness before them, his fauchard lighting the way.

Perception (Take 10): 10 + 12 = 22

"Stop! Spells first!"

Thunderstealer casts Barkskin on Belcher
Thunderstealer casts Barkskin on Nilfyr

"Artemus, you got Mage Armor for Belcher?"

Thunderstealer pulls a large tome from his backpack. It's a very nice leather bound book with golden decorations of a vulcano on it's front cover.

"I bring the Holy Book of Fireshaker! I will teach you His ways!"

Nilfyr doesn't notice anything dangerous, but he does spot a hidden door he walked by at first, right in front of Faeros' position.

Door location marked on the map with the white S

Meanwhile, Thunderstealer buffs himself and his faithful dining companion before proselytizing the party about how Firehaker can help them all.

"So now we build fire! So says book!"

Thunderstealer empties his pack and litters the floor with twigs and tinder. He then sets it ablaze.

Artemus prepares as well, casting Mage Armor on himself and Belcher from a wand. I do indeed my friend. Would anyone else benefit from this spell before I put the wand away?

@Thunderstealer: Please mark on the map where your conflagration is starting!

I suppose I do have some preparations I could make
Faeros casts Heightened Awareness on himself.

Nilfyr thanks Thunderstealer for the additional protection (AC is now 18), then points to the hidden door. "I suggest we make our way through here." He moves to the door and, when everyone has signaled their readiness, opens it to see what lies beyond.

I am ready, but should we ask our new comrade to check the door for traps before we open it?

"The fire needs to be fed! Fireshaker demands tribute!"

Thunderstealer holds the holy book high!

Yes, yes. You follow a fire god. Quite nice I am sure. But have you ever considered that by choosing only one god you alienate all the rest? Better I think to leave your allegiance undecided, or at least unannounced so that you can call on any at a later date.

"What the? He's setting fire to the place?!", a voice shrieks from the other side of the door.

Crossbow @ FF Thunderstealer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage on hit: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Thunderstealer Fort save on hit vs DC 11: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Crossbow @ FF Thunderstealer: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Damage on hit: 1d8 ⇒ 7
Thunderstealer Fort save on hit vs DC 11: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

A pair of bolts fly though arrow slits against the eastern wall, one scratching the large human's cheek while the other goes wide.

"Get outta here you crazy bastage!", another voice shouts from behind the eastern wall.

Init Order: Round 1 (bold = up!)
Faeros
Nilfyr
Artemus
??? 2
Thunderstealer
??? 1

From behind which door are the voices coming? The secret door, or the northern-most door? Assuming the latter, Nilfyr will open the secret door, prepared to rush in and confront the attackers head-on.

Technically it's the eastern most door; given the compass rose on the map. I marked where the bolts and voices came from on the map.