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

Game Master Black Powder Chocobo

Lore SR check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Lore tries to cast a spell at Sulukta, but Dhalavei seems to be doing a good job protecting her as the blast of holy light just washes over her.

Pelkin, though, finally strikes true, slashing her three times, the final blow felling the outsider at Lore's feet! Got her by 3 HP Pelkin :)

Combat over!

Now without Sulukta there, the party can more properly observe the altar. Various offerings of food, incense, fine garments, scrolls, and jewelry tucked away at the back of the shrine.

I enjoyed that fight!

Damn beast. Pelkin will investigate the fallen enemy and then move on to the altar and the items found there. He'll use Detect Magic and Alignment as he does so.

Took up some of your resources, but it was good to give you guys a bit of a scare that didn't involve just super nasty surprise crits or something :P And of course, there is more... :)

Know Religion: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Pelkin doesn't seem to have learned too much about this particular religion. Maybe Lore knows.

How much time has passed since we entered past the rune-protected entrance? I have See Invisibility and Heroism for 90 minutes from that point.

know religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Lore can't tell anything...

We'll say about 15 minutes, so both abilities are still going strong.

I strongly suspect what the case is but I'm not sure Pelkin would suspect it. Not sure how to play it. Maybe somebody else has the knowledge required?

Inquisitor without Kn: Religion? For shame! :P

He has it, he just doesn't seem to roll well when he needs it.

I see I did miss your roll; bah.

That was rough!

"Thank you for the healing, Lore. And good shot, Pelkin!"

[b]"Oh my, she was nasty... all those arms and weapons...I'm glad you guys were able to take her down." Lore says as she gets up, dusting herself off...

She casts detect magic and takes a long look at the fallen Sulukti and the rest of the room eventually too.

Thank you. Any idea about this altar, Amar?

"If it was about some wild beast I would know, but I was never a good student of the gods"

"Give me a hand," says Amarthecthel. "Let's push it over."

Pelkin shrugs and thinks that destroying the shrine could be the best course of action. He'll help with the task.

As both Amarthecthel and Pelkin touch the statue...

Amarthecthel Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Pelkin Will: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 1 = 15

And both extremes...

Both of feel a forboding doom lingering upon them as the statue smashes on the ground; Amarthecthel shakes it off, but the effect seems to be stronger in Pelkin; perhaps a stronger effect due to his own religious beliefs.

Pelkin, you are shaken for 24 hours. This is both a curse and a fear effect.

-2 penalty for 24 hours? I think its worth a reroll.

Reroll, the +2 is for Heroism: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 35

Pelkin digs deep into his resolve and manages to shake off the shaken effect.

So, what are these items here?

Sounds good :) In your defense, my dice have been quite fickle with you this module. I also did forget your heroism, although with that Nat 1 I initially rolled, it wouldn't have done much.

The various trinkets and offerings are all non-magical.

Appraise: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Hmm, I guess we'll have someone value these items for us later. Maybe they'll do somebody some good.

Have we been everywhere on the current map? I'm not sure if that one room on the right side with the benches has been fully explored. If not, we'll check it out. If so, I guess we go to that south hallway leading off the map unless someone else knows about something I don't.

The next paths will be north; the map is so large so I to split it up. You came in from the south; the rooms to the right have been explored and are just living quarters for the cultist monks.

So there are three paths to the north; straight north, and then either to the left or right.

Aha, I see now.

Pelkin will lead the party down the hallway that heads northeast. I moved our tokens up there, in no particular order. Arrange yourselves, please!

lore is fine where she is... nice and safe in the middle, she hopes

"Pelkin! Are you well? You look uneased." Velidor remarks after seeing Pelkin doubt himself.

Velidor will stay to the back with his musket unless called forward to deal with any traps.

I was unnerved for a moment but that moment passed quickly. Thank you for your concern.

Pelkin leads the way, until the party turns the corner of the passage; the form of the walls have sudden changed as it goes from hewn flagstone to now rounded, smooth stone that seems unnaturally made.

Map updated!

Arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Odd. Pelkin will continue on unless stopped by someone.

"than cant be natural.... or good..." Velidor says pointing to the stone wall...

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

"Fascinating," murmurs Amarthecthel. "Twigg, what do you make of this?"

knowledge- arcana 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

"hmm... I think... It's super cool! Oh boy. I wish I knew what to make of it though!"

GM, if Twigg, Pelkin and Amarthecthel put their heads together (aid another), that's good enough. Yes?

If you guys want to pause and thinking about it for a minute, I'm cool with that.

The knowledgeable party members stop for a short bit, going over the clues to get the nagging idea out of their heads. After some deliberation, the three come to a consensus: this tunnel was slowly carved out with disintegration magic.

Hopefully that magic is still not present. Pelkin will cast Detect Magic and Detect Alignment and then press on if all seems safe.

The walls do not detect as evil, and there are not any magical auras, too. Given the bits of dust here and there, it must have been done some time ago.

More later!

Sorry guys, sick day yesterday and I forgot to check up on this one to finish it!

The party makes their way through the hall as it winds back and forth.

As the party makes their way through, a man in purble silk garb floats in front of them, a wicked smile coming across his face. It is hard to look at him as he is both quite distorted in looking at him as wello as it appears that there are 6 visages of him, too. "Ah, you, the ones who dare enter my web of secrets. Excellent, I did need some practice, yes, yes I did."

Init Order (bold = up)
Velidor
Purple man (displaced, 5 images)
Pelkin
Lore
Amarthecthel
Twigg

Map updated.

"Practice chewing lead buddy!" Velidor says and shoots at the man three times from the back...

Musket1+RS1+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 4 = 10
DMG RS1+DA+MT+PBS: 1d12 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1 = 19

Musket1+RS2+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 10 - 4 = 18
DMG RS2+DA+MT+PBS: 1d12 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 15

Musket2+PBS vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 4 = 17
DMG2+PBS+MT: 1d12 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 5 = 17

accounted for shooting through companions, hoping to whittle away at his images before the others take their turns.

Bullet2 miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 22
Bullet3 miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 93
Bullet 3 MI chance, 6 = hit: 1d6 ⇒ 2

None of Velidor's bullets strikes the deranged looking man, although the last shot pops one of the images.

Before Pelkin can react, the man begins to pummel the half-elf, unleashing punches much more powerful than expected!

Stunning flurry: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 19 - 4 = 28
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 8 = 17
Pelkin Will on hit vs DC 20: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 18
flurry: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 19 - 4 = 17
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 8 = 15
flurry: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 19 - 4 = 30
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 8 = 20
flurry: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 16 - 4 = 20
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 8 = 17
flurry: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 4 = 9
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 8 = 16

Pelkin is hit twice, the shock of the first blow stunning the valiant warrior!

Init Order (bold = up)
Velidor
Purple man (displaced, 4 images)
Pelkin (37 damage, stunned)
Lore
Amarthecthel
Twigg

Map up

I think I'll use that reroll that I didn't have to burn in the last fight. I really don't want to be stunned.

Will: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 1 = 28

Pelkin manages to snap back to his senses! He then activates his judgments of Protection and Justice and uses his surge to strengthen them! He then attacks once!

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 for Vital Strike: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 8) + 8 = 20
Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 93
The Real Guy? 5=hit: 1d5 ⇒ 2 Meh.

Pelkin then tries to Dimensional Hop behind the enemy so that one of his friends can join the battle!

Cast Defensive, DC 17: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23 That should work.

I think I did everything correctly. Check it out.

AC 31

Sounds fair!

And it looks good :)

Pelkin tries to strike at the man, narrowly missing one of the images, but still close enough to pop it! He then steps immediately disappears, reappearing behind the powerful cultist. "Very well, if you wish not to play, I'll simply deal with the next one in line!", he taunts back.

Lore, not in a position to heal Pelkin, casts shield of faith on herself for now.

Velidor continues shooting at the foe

Musket1+RS1+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
DMG RS1+DA+MT+PBS: 1d12 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 16
Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 14

Musket1+RS2+PBS+DA vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
DMG RS2+DA+MT+PBS: 1d12 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 - 4 = 9
Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 56

Musket2+PBS vs Touch AC: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 4 = 8
DMG2+PBS+MT: 1d12 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 5 = 16
Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 56

not his best shooting

Twigg casts glitterdust will DC 17

Lore buffs her defenses while Velidor fires a bevy of bullets, but all of them go wide as he makes sure not to hit his allies behind and in front of the purple-garbed man.

@Twigg: If you glitterdust, you will hit an ally, either Pelkin or Amarthecthel. Still want to to so? If so, which one?

Hideous laughter instead

With no room for Mexel, Twigg tries to make the punchy man laugh.

??? Will: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

"Ha! That's not funny! I'll show you funny!", the man retorts as he eyes Amarthecthel menacingly.

Init Order (bold = up)
Velidor
Purple man (displaced, 3 images)
Pelkin (37 damage, judgment: protection/justice)
Lore (SoF)
Amarthecthel
Twigg

The armored elf looks annoyed. "You are very tired," he says, incongruously. "Too tired to continue. Sleep."

Sleep hex. Will save negates. DC 18

Will: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

"I think I'll take a... just kidding! Can't fool the master of the web of secrets, Ikrimah, like that!"

The man maniacally hops forward and begins a series of rapid jabs at Amarthecthel's vitals.

Stunning flurry @ Amarthecthel: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 19 - 4 = 16
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 8 = 17
Amarthecthel Will on hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
flurry @ Amarthecthel: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 19 - 4 = 27
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 8 = 16
flurry @ Amarthecthel: 1d20 + 19 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 19 - 4 = 28
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 8 = 18
flurry @ Amarthecthel: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 16 - 4 = 27
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 8 = 20
flurry @ Amarthecthel: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 4 = 19
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 8 = 19

The hop throws off Ikrimah's aim, falling far short of the magus' neck. He takes one more step, though, his next three blows hitting Amarthecthel's waist with probable damage to the elf's internal organs.

Init Order (bold = up)
Velidor
Purple man (displaced, 3 images)
Pelkin (37 damage, judgment: protection/justice)
Lore (SoF)
Amarthecthel (54 damage)
Twigg/Mexel

Lore converts a spell to cure serious wounds and touches amarthecthel.

csw: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 7, 8) + 8 = 27

"Stop hurting my friends!"

"I'm not hurting them, I'm tenderizing them for sacrifice! Yours will be a treat, little gnomie of the holy fire goddess."

Hello my players!

As a heads up, I'm going to be out of the state until October 6th, so we're going to have a day or two late start. Gasp!

If you have a problem with this, I'll make sure and reserve my GM 20's just for you.

So a few things I'd like to note:

1. If you would, either a quicklink or brief overview of stats to always display on your character post's would be nice (either in the Race or Class section of the character sheet). Makes it easier for me to do quick references.
2. I use Google Docs for maps and will take your PC avatars and drop 'em in the appropriate map. I'll have a few map links under my name between the town of Thornkeep, the floor you're on, and finally a special combat map for better tactical planning.
3. For combat, I roll initiatives and play things roughly in turn order. You can feel free to post ahead of time and I'll allow another post to change your action if its invalidated (example, attacking a target that is just felled by another player).
4. I'll eventually need everyone's email address so I can email out Chronicle sheets at the end of the session. I do send out unique chronicle sheets that also note any expenditures as well as the Day Job check results (since those are now allowed for modules).
5. For prior character activities, I'm going by the honor system here: as long as everything is noted on your character page, I'm going to be alright with it. I may review PC's just to make sure everything looks good.
6. My best posting time is in the 10am-5pm MST range, although I'll try to check on things in the evening when I can.
7. Please PM me if you have any questions!

Yarr. I'll get my character posted in the next day or two. As a note I will be at Nuke Con in Omaha and will not return until Monday the 7th.

< Pirate Rob. Full character info in profile.

As a note I have previously GMed this adventure as a pbp on the Paizo forums here, but I have not played it.

No worries, thanks for the heads up Pirate Sue :p

Amarthecthel, signing in!

Guido, signing in?

He's actually at the very end of another PbP. If we can finish today/tomorrow I'l use him, otherwise the Monk pregen.

Ok, I'm signing in, but no idea what character to play yet... I'll play something to balance out the party. (Enough GM credits to create a new 2nd level character)

Here and flexible on a character to play. Either way will send character info soon.

dot

New and improved Guido checking in!

Hey, I know that dude!

This is Paul, will be using Horgrym. Am in the process of updating his stats in profile for a recently completed adventure.

As a note I will be leaving mid day Thursday for a convention and won't be back till Sunday night. I should have internet at the hotel but not much in the way of free time.

Have fun! Don't let my burning jealousy bother you too much!

Don't be too jealous, I've got to work for my free time.
I'll be GMing Bonekeep p1. The Waking Rune & Siege of the Diamond City

Oh, so you want to kill people :P

Have fun! I'll try to make sure Guido doesn't get you killed, but you know

Should I chase these goblins or no?

Just be in character. Whatevs.

Greetings, I was told you could use some help for your upcoming adventures. Dyn Ramil, at your service!

Dyn! Glad to have you.

Welcome to the team!

And Merry Christmas to you all!

Another Dot

Hello everyone

Please forgive my absence. First I was sick and now my wife and baby are sick and I'm taking care of them. Posting may be slow for a short while.

No problem, if you want to PM me an outline later of what Amarthecthel's tactics/tendencies will be, I can bot you while you take care of your family!

I'm at OwlCon this weekend but I'll try to post when I get a chance.

You guys up for playing the Enigma Vaults for the 2nd PbP Gameday?

Sure! What level PCs is it for though? I'll only be 3rd level after this one. I can always bring a different character if I must.

it's tiered 3-5. On that note, it is a challenging level, more so than this one.

sure I'd be interested.

May as well keep this rolling. I'm in.

I'd be down for it. Maybe we'll have to employ the '5 minute adventuring day' if gets too hairy.

Yes, that's one tactic that is fair game; returning topside to rest if things do get hairy. Of course, then I get to break out my wandering monster chart!

Bluff check!

I added us to the event... now let's finish this place!

But of course!

Nice! I'll level this guy up this weekend and we'll see how the next one goes!

Horgrym is leveled. Purchases for the Forgotten Laboratory:

100 gp – Masterwork Thieves’ Tools
3,350 gp - Small Masterwork Adamantine Greatsword
Sold: Small Greatsword (25 gp)

Twigg is leveled

Purchases:
Wand of Acid Arrow - 1080gp
Scroll of Enlarge (x2): 50 gp
Scroll of Mage Armor (x3): 75gp
MW Mithral Buckler +1: 2255 gp

Pelkin is also, I just need to update his profile when I can.

Sold : Lamellar Armor (+75), MW CI Falcata (+168)

Purchases : Agile Breastplate (-400), +1 Falcata (-2318), +1 Cloak of Resistance (-1000), Scroll of Protection from Evil (x6) (-150)

I hadn't realized that I got 3xp for The Accursed Halls, so I was actually 4th level then and now, after The Forgotten Laboratory, I'm 5th level.

All leveled up.

I sold my composite shortbow (+2 STR) and bought a composite longbow (+3 STR) as well as a Belt of Giant Strength +2 and an Amulet of Natural Armor +1.

Profile not updated, but the sheet through the link is.

Bought: Bandolier, 3 Alchamist Fires, 2 Alkali Flask, Cloak of Resistance +1

OK, I was able to complete another module so Pelkin is now 4th. Stat block updated.

If I want Twigg to pick up a 1st level wand by spending 2 PP do I have to do it before we start the next session?

@Twigg: Technically it's once per adventure. I've always seen it as either during or after (since your very first mission, you don't have PP!). So a PP wand purchase will count for Forgotten Labs. If you wish to make one during the Enigma Vaults partway through, that will be your Enigma Vaults PP purchase (presumably, you'd have been in Thornkeep long enough that you know the locals somewhat and in the wand's case, received it from the Goldenfire Tower mages.[/ooc]

Alright guys, we're basically close to the end of the adventure and should be wrapping things up by the end of next week (which I hope since I'm out of town from June 28th-July 7th).

That being said, boons are done differently this year. Instead of them random drawing it, you guys get to roll for it!

Do a dice d20 roll in the discussion; the post cannot be edited. If it's a 20, you get your choice of boons. If it's a 1, you get a random boon. I will roll for anyone who has not rolled by June 25th so I can report things in time.

Here's mine!
Boon roll: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Amarthecthel's Boon Roll: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Say, GM! I've really enjoyed this. Have you contemplated doing more of Thornkeep?

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 10

I hope so, we've done three levels so far.

But of course! I think we got a stable group now, barring if I can get a hold of Guido again <_< We'll see.

Admittedly, the next level, the Dark Menagerie, is comparatively easier than this one. Of course, that's just a lull before the (arguably) hardest floor, the Sanctum of a Lost Age.

But yes, if everyone's interested, I'd like to see this through :)

Great!

BTW, Dyn's player is having trouble accessing the site and asks that you bot him until he's worked it out.

Ahh thanks for the head's up!

1d20 ⇒ 10

Twigg is up for more adventures with this group!