GM BPChocobo's PFS Cult of the Ebon Destroyer (Inactive)

Game Master Black Powder Chocobo

"I vote for plan B! I want to make a paradox!"

We will, by swapping the wayfinder. We need not destroy anything.

In that case, where do you want to look for Rozimus? :) Just place yourself on the map as appropriate.

Let's start with where we last saw him. His icon is still on the map, so we head there.

"Plan B is destroying the artifact, Twigg. Creating the paradox is Plan A. Come on."

Horgrym looks at Rozimus' battered wayfinder.

"Maybe we don't even need to destroy this. Pelkin has Rozimus' stone in his wayfinder. If we just swap Rozimus' older wayfinder with the one he has now he can't have given the stone to Pelkin, because it would be empty. He may not have even been able to leave. But we could carry it outside."

The party heads towards the shrine where Rozimus was located.

Amarthecthel and Horgrym once again get a sharp migraine that nearly brings down both seasoned warriors. Around the room, the see faint outlines of Rozimus entering from the statue room and heading towards the exit before a woman clad in yellow points at him, and the man slumps down, unconscious.

The apparitions end and the group heads into the statue room.

Technically, there is ANOTHER battle in the smoky glass room with more statues. In fact, every time 4 or more people step into the room or something else in particular happens, the statues attack. But with Horgrym and Mexel, it'll just be a time waster so we're skipping it!

Back in the statue room, the party now seems themselves, fighting off statues, a sign that the temporal powers of this area are fluctuating, perhaps due to Rozimus' presence nearby. When these images fade, another one comes in, far more solid than before. "Whatcha doing back here?", asks Rozimus, turning himself slightly to maintain a smaller profile.

Map updated, everyone is moved to the statue room.

Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 Pelkin relays the information.

Trying to solve this puzzle. He then allows Amar to take the lead.

Before arriving at Rozimus's location, Amarthecthel responds to Horgrym. "Not so. No paradox is created if the possibility exists that the stone and wayfinder could be, or could have been, depending on your point of view, switched back. True paradox only arises when an action already taken becomes an impossibility. Therefore we must destroy the Wayfinder. And, I suppose, the ioun stone, too. We don't know which of the two was the key."

When they arrive at Rozimus's location, Amarthecthel speaks up. "Rozimus, we are all trapped in this place and time by your wayfinder. Please, we need to destroy it."

The elf explains about Vuzhon and Daegros and the trap.

"So you see if you wish to remain your own self, this is in your best interest, too."

Amarthecthel: I'll need a Diplomacy check, +4 bonus for the other details.

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Ooh..Me and my 7 Charisma think someone else ought to have done the talking.

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3 And your mother's soooo fat...

Oh, that's right, we both have horrid people skills. I was hoping your line of thinking was the key, not a skill roll. Maybe you should told Twigg what to say, LOL.

Typically yes, but Rozimus is actually paranoid about losing his wayfinder :) On mobile, so more later, but if Horgrym or Twigg wish to try[ooc]

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"Maybe Twigg should explain this but this place seems to be a death trap and the best way out is to break something. Either we break an ancient artifact and lose someone or we break the stone thing that lets you leave and we all make it out. Or something. So we wanna break your thing. Can we?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 13

"What? No... I...", Rozimus gets a panicked look on his face after the inquiry. Instinctively, he clutches the wayfinder around his neck. "Look, no idea what you have been up to, but this is my ticket outta here."

Sense Motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4

"You're not listening to me, Rozimus and you're making stupid choices," said the elf, too blunt as usual. "That Wayfinder is going to get you and us killed. I'm not trying to rob you. I'm even willing to pay you for it and guarantee that you get out safely, with us. So stop and listen to us. We know what we're talking about."

That ought to do it...

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 We'll use Discern Lies as well.

Wait! Do not run, we are simply talking! How is that your ticket out of here?

If I missed something regarding the wayfinder then I'd likely not say that.

I'll wait for Horgrym and Twigg to contribute first, but can do a partial update.

@Amarthecthel: I'll give you another Diplomacy, +5 bonus again for that rousing speech. You can use it to aid another too.

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (13) - 2 + 5 = 16

"Hey, if it doesn't work I'll give you back the one you gave us."

Horgrym taps the other copy of Rozimus' wayfinder while smiling.

Can I aid Amarthecthel?

Aid Another: 1d20 ⇒ 13

You have nothing to lose in this proposition. Humor us, please.

Diplo Aid: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (10) - 2 = 8

I was wondering if you'd ever bring that up Horgrym. And yes!

Rozimus looks confused as the group tries to peer pressure him into doing drugs releasing his wayfinder.

He wavers at Amarthecthel's words, but Horgrym showing 'his' wayfinder and offering it him finally breaks the man down. "I... alright." Rozimus approaches Amarthecthel and hands him the wayfinder around his neck. Opening it, there is a clear spindle ioun stone, just the same as what Horgrym has.

Horgrym looks at Amarthecthel and wordlessly offers to hack at the stone with his greatsword.

Rozimus cringes as Horgrym takes his blade and smashes the ioun stone in a single blow.

Amarthecthel Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Pelkin Will: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23
Twigg Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Only Amarthecthel gets a spitting headache as Rozimus immediately fades from view. Pelkin and Twigg can feel the effect, but Horgrym notices nothing different about himself, other than his temporary wayfinder from the other Rozimus is now gone.

Is that it? Is that all we must do? Perhaps we should check the rest of the place out.

"After that, we should see if the necromancer is still here or not. We can check that room he didn't want us to enter."

Horgrym prepares to follow Pelkin with his greatsword.

"You can't have half a paradox," said Amarthecthel. "in the version of reality we have just created, Vuzhon is still trapped in time. If Vuzhon could possess Rozimus, she can do the same to us. We must be ready for her."

The party returns to Togarin's chamber. A pair of shriveled bodies, one of a humanoid and a quadruped lay on the floor. Written in blood against the southern wall, a message of congratulations is left for you. "Thank you for my freedom. You were excellent pawns and perhaps I can make use of you again in this new world."

This is worrisome. Pelkin will go to see if anything else remains in the chamber or the connecting rooms.

The water in the bath room is dry, only dust remains. The library room, which held troves of Azlanti knowledge, is in a similar state, the paper of the books now only dry dust that wisps away at the slightest exhale.

Also, forgot this last bit

On your way to Togarin's lab, you notice that the mist surrounding the entrance has faded away and you can once again see the hallway of the Enigma Vaults.

Opening the last door? :)

You know we do!

Shrugging, Amarthecthel opens the door, blade in hand.

Amarthecthel opens the door, revealing what was an extravagant bedroom, but the wooden frames and silk sheets have since turned to dusty scraps, including what was once a skin rug in the center.

Nothing of value remains.

What's left to see in the complex that we haven't seen?

Actually, that's it... but since I know Pelkin and Horgrym are anxious...

Worried about the last apprentice, Vuzhon, the party explores all of the chambers. Both the flesh golem and Daegros' body are now withered husks that turn to dust upon the slightest touch.

Really, you guys are done! You just need to leave the floor to 'complete' the adventure. I'll have chronicle sheets out tomorrow.

We're... done? But... what will I do now?

Wow, all the levels are complete! Yay us!

Options... I could run a level 7-9 module.. Also, have you guys played the Glories of the Past series from Season 4? You guys are good to run that set, too.

I don't believe I have. Which are they?

Also, thanks GM!

It's a triology involving looking for some dwarven ruins.

Nope, I didn't do those. So I'm good with those or a module. Maybe a slight preference for a module.

I think there's a module, No Response From Deepmar, that is 7-9.

Chronicles will come out tomorrow... so until then.

The party makes their way outside of the Azlanti ruins under Thornkeep. Returning to the Greenforest Inn, Rozimus sits with Shandar at his side, the Pathfinder clutching his head. "Oi, I have the worst headache... too much wine I think.", he grunts.

Woo! We made it!

No preference from me on Deepmar vs. Glories.

"Hopefully you didn't get drunk and release an ancient Azlanti evil into the world."

Horgrym orders some ale and sits nearby.

I believe I've played the Glories of the Past so I'd vote for the module.

As a spoiler, every time I've run this, the no one has attacked Togarin... which is good, since he's a level 11 necromancer and has that dire tiger next to him to make it a ridiculously challenging combat. I've alternated between having him be a lich or a ghost each time, and one retired PC in my area is going undead hunting after releasing not only Togarin lich, but another lich into the world. Good times.

"Not much, I can barely remember being here, like I wasn't in full... waitaminute, where's my wayfinder?", the confused Rozimus going through his pockets. "Wait, I think... I gave it to someone? Ugh, either this stuff's too strong or I do not mourn well."

"Never let it be said that the Silver Crusade did not live up to its word," said Amarthecthel. "Come on inside, Rozimus, and when we've all settled up, I'll buy you a new wayfinder."

Planning to purchase a wayfinder for Rozimus from the proceeds of this adventure.

Actually, you still have the Wayfinder, Horgrym has it. Horgrym only smashed the ioun stone which was a sufficient enough paradox-starter :)

Sorry for being MIA my computer signed me out so I never received notice for new posts!
This is a good time for me to bow out, I'm going out of the country for 2 weeks. Thanks for the adventure!

Want to step in after your trip Twigg? Of not, then you will be missed!

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Nooo, stay! Now that its mentioned, I'll be going on a cruise in two weeks time myself so I'm sure we'll start slow anyway.

Yeah, I am once again slow on chronicles and will get them ASAP.

In 2 weeks I'll check again if we got the group. Plus side, after reporting this, I will qualify for 5 star testing. Bad news is getting another VO or a Paizo employee here in SD for that. Bah.

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I just realized that Pelkin will jump to 9th level as I have a pair of chronicles waiting for him at 7th.