GM BPChocobo's Thornkeep Level 4 - The Dark Menagerie (Inactive)

Game Master Black Powder Chocobo

Jostrum nocks an arrows and tries to fire at the dinosaur despite the cover provided by his companions.

Rapid, PBS: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 + 1 = 11

Rapid, PBS: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 16
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 3) + 3 + 1 = 12

Rapid, PBS: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 22
Damage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5) + 3 + 1 = 10

Did not include cover penalties. Assuming Julian stepped south to clear a lane for Ki.

"You and your little friend dare to court favor from the mighty Ignatius?"

"Mighty Ignatius. We don't court favor, but we're tired of being used as pawns in this crazy wizard's game of chess. You might not be a pawn, but rather a knight, bishop or even a king, but my guess is that you've been locked up here for thousands of years and that you might be willing to join or even lead our attempt to punish the guilty party."

Not even going to do the math, but the party now has a fresh set of allosaurus ribs to dine on.

More later!

Sorry guys! Back in action :)

Rozimus holds back along with Elindriel and the others, seeing no need to walk into that fray.

The efreeti has the slight edge in speed over the chimera. It first opens up with by firing a pair of twin beams of searing fire at the creature.

Efreeti ray @ chimera: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Fire Damage on hit: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 5, 6) = 15
Efreeti ray @ chimera: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Fire Damage on hit: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 5, 5) = 14

The chimera howls out in pain as the efreeti once again fires another pair of the fiery rays.

Efreeti ray @ chimera: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Fire Damage on hit: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 1) = 6
Efreeti ray @ chimera: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Fire Damage on hit: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 2) = 12

The chimera then moves forward to engage the genie... and the efreeti smiles as he is able to take a preemptive swing at the magical beast!

Efreeti falchion @ chimera: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34
Damage on hit: 2d6 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 5) + 9 + (1) = 21
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30
Extra damage on crit: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 6) + 9 = 19

The chimera, now severely wounded by the blow, bites at the efreeti!

Chimera bite @ Efreeti: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Damage on hit: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

However, the sheer amount of damage throws off the chimera's lunge and it misses the genie-kin!

Init Order: Bold = up!
Chimera (81 damage)/Efreeti (15 damage)
Elindriel (10 damage)
Julian (1 damage)
Jostrum
Ki/Sty
Rozimus
Miss Dominique

"Class, one moment please. Mister Ignatius wants me to finish the Chimera to prove our worth."

"Foul beast, look upon Shelyn's beauty!" Miss Dominique says while presenting her holy symbol.

searing light: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 1 - 4 = 14
damage: 4d8 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 4) = 14

@Miss Dominique: Your blast of light burns the chimera, who then limps to the ground.

"Ha ha ha ha ha!", the efreeti bellows out as he moves towards the smaller, meek woman.

"You lot have earned the privilege of earning the support of the mighty Ignatius!"

"As I have been trapped inside that painting for so long, most of my powers are still spent. However...", the genie pausing as he strokes his chin, "I can do two things for you. First, I can either shrink or enlarge two of you while we are down here. Second... I will grant you one wish. IF you are unable to free me from this prison...", Ignatius scowls. "Let's just see if your word is as good as you have convinced me it is."

For purposes of this wish, you must state "I wish...", and that it will be for the effect of a limited wish spell. Finally, any items or abilities gained through it will only last for this adventure.

Combat over

"Ok, we'll think about the wish!"

Miss Dominique will collect the other paintings.

One wish, or one wish each…. :) Ki is likely to wish his lance was unbroken or that this Airwalk spell was permanent. lol. Maybe wish for a set of adamantine weapons for all?

Ki backs away from the creature at the mention of shrinking or enlarging. Why would I want to change my size. I am the size I am suppose to be.

What pictures remain, and could they be taken with us?

The first painting Miss Dominique tries to take off the wall immediately flashes and a gaunt, red skinned man now appears in the center of the room. Looking quickly and seeing Ignatius and Miss Dominique, it chooses the smaller target!

Babau bite @ Miss Dominique: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 1 = 31
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (2, 5) = 17
Babau claw 1 @ Miss Dominique: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 = 25
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (6, 2) = 15
Babau claw 2 @ Miss Dominique: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 1 = 23
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + (6, 1) = 18

Both attacks cut intot he creature, but the fire effect is staved and much of both slices are already healed!

All three attacks wound the surprised Miss Dominique, who is nearly brought down by the sneaky attacks!

Ignatius howls out. "FOOL! You dare attack an honored minion of Ignatius!" and swings his sword twice at the demon.

Ingatius sword @ demon: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
Damage on hit: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (6, 5) + 9 = 20
Ingatius sword @ demon: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Damage on hit: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 5) + 9 = 16

Init Order: Bold = up!
Ignatius (15 damage)
Elindriel (10 damage)
Julian (1 damage)
Jostrum
Ki/Sty
Rozimus
Miss Dominique (50 damage)
Demon (16 damage)

Jostrum shakes his head at the turn of events and darts into the room, firing a cold iron arrow at the demon.

Attack, PBS, Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 1 - 2 = 19 Improved Precise Shot
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 11

The demon howls out as Jostrum's arrow lands and sears the demon's flesh painfully before its slimy coating melts the arrow.

Miss Dominique will channel to heal, excluding enemies

channel: 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5, 6, 6) + 1 = 24 and again
channel as a move action: 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4, 3, 6) + 1 = 18

and step away

"So we have learned today that you should not touch painings without authorisation. Please take notes!"

Ki, seeing the thing full attack his teacher howls in anger and charges the demon. His attack will be stopped short IF Ignatius does not consider him an ally though. As he gallops he pulls his cold iron morning star and slams it into the creature. After the hit Ki wheels to the right and continues his charge to the far end of the room.

Spirited Charge Ride by Attack with Cold Iron Morning Star: 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 4 = 222d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 3) + 10 = 17

Nice first channel!

Miss Dominique lectures the class after restoring most of her vitality along with curing Ignatius, Elindriel, and Maul completely.

Init Order: Bold = up!
Ignatius
Elindriel
Julian
Jostrum
Ki/Sty
Rozimus
Miss Dominique
Demon (27 damage)

Elindriel, hoping to distract the demon, or at least give it another target, moves into the room, tumbling around it to provide a flank for Ignatius.

Full-round action: Double move, as indicated, using acrobatics to avoid AoO's
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Note: Ki ninja'ed you, GMBPC, above

Darn you small PC's and +4 to stealth!

As Ki has already fought for the efreeti, he doesn't impede the small warrior's charge. In fact, Ingatius watches this tenaciously, nodding in approval after the demon's shoulder is nearly shattered from the powerful blow before darting off to repeat.

Elindriel easily slinks past the deadly demon!

Rozimus attempts the same...
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
and exceeds Elindriel's deft moves, the gaunt being swiping futily at the rogue before trying to feint it with a false swipe.

Rozimus bluff feint: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

However, it instinctively figures out the rogue's ploy.

Init Order: Bold = up!
Ignatius
Elindriel
Julian
Jostrum
Ki/Sty
Rozimus
Miss Dominique
Demon (49 damage)

don't know if I need to roll acrobatics to get past the efreeti but if needed
acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

and bite the demon
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 321d8 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

@Julian: You don't need a roll to get past the efreeti, but to get into position without provoking required it and you got it on the dot!

Maul sinks his larger teeth into the demon, causing some pain, but the slime covering it starts burning his skin!

Julian Reflex save vs DC 18: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Julian acid damage on failure: 1d8 ⇒ 4

However, Julian quickly lets go and wipes away the caustic goo in time!

The demon, surrounded on all sides... tries a desperate gambit!

However, it cannot complete its complex sigils while holding everyone at bay!

Ignatius is about to make a telling blow... before he holds of and steps back.

"Show the mighty Ignatius what you can do."

Init Order: Bold = up!
Ignatius
Elindriel
Julian
Jostrum
Ki/Sty
Rozimus
Miss Dominique
Demon (55 damage)

Ki charges to the demon again, but this time he tries to ride it down after attacking!

Spirited Charge Ride by Attack with Cold Iron Morning Star: 1d20 + 12 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 4 = 352d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 1) + 10 = 15

Charge Through, Improved Overrun: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 = 27 This is versus the demon's CMD. It cannot choose to avoid us. If Sty succeeds the demon is knocked prone.

Elindriel brings her falcata to bear against the demon, hoping to impress the efreet, but concerned that the acidic slime might damage her blade further.

Standard action: Attack demon
Attack (Falcata +1 (2H), Power Attack, Broken Weapon, Flanking): 1d20 + 9 - 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 2 - 2 + 2 = 19
Damage (Falcata +1 (2H), Power Attack, Arcane Strike, Broken Weapon): 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 6 + 2 - 2 = 21

Julian will 5' step and unleash a feral onslaught
claw: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 2 = 291d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
claw: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 2 = 161d6 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
bite: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 = 341d8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Do we get AoO's if he is trying to cast a spell?

Pretty sure it tried to cast the teleport defensively, so no aoo.

Before Ki gets a chance to deal a telling blow and bring the demon down, Julian and Elindriel unlease all of their might.

Julian Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
damage on hit: 1d8 ⇒ 4
Julian Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
damage on hit: 1d8 ⇒ 4

While Julian drops the demon, his skin sizzles with a painful sting.

8 acid damage

"Tougher than you look.", Ignatius bellows to Miss Dominique.

Ki tramples it anyway. :)

"Ok, that was interesting, let's ignore the paintings for now and venture forth!"

"Everyone take your positions for opening the other door in the North side. Ok, Julian open the door!"

Mighty Ignatius, you said you are still trapped here? Can you not simply return to your fiery home plane?

If we can only make use of the wish(es) while in the dungeon, should we go ahead and use it (them), or do we hold off and use it in case we need to revive someone?

Mighty Ignatius, you said you are still trapped here? Can you not simply return to your fiery home plane?

If we can only make use of the wish(es) while in the dungeon, should we go ahead and use it (them), or do we hold off and use it in case we need to revive someone?

We might need the (Limited) Wish to fulfull our promise to free him... ;-)

@Ki: "The first thing I tried to do was return to my home... but something has prevented me from escaping. From the looks of it, you too are stuck here. And thus, as my minions, I will aid you in seeking escape from these damnable Azlanti."

Want to get OK from one more person before getting into the next room :)

Ki seems alright with being a minion for now. He does look over to see what other pairings remain.

What happens to the creatures once slain? Are the bodies still there? Any loot in the room?

Elindriel looks to the others to confirm that they are okay with this arrangement, and, finding no opposition, readies herself to enter the next room.

@Ki: Bodies are still there, although the only item left by any of them is a longspear.

Seeing Ki holding the demon's longspear, Elindriel casts a quick cantrip to determine whether it has any special qualities.

Cast detect magic
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

@Elindriel: It's a normal longspear.

Jostrum nods, studying the genie out of the corner of his eye. "It seems we should move on then, the sooner to finish this complex of horrors. Where to?"

I guess I am ready to move on. Hey Julian, want to be big?

Upon Miss Dominique's command, Julian opens the northern door.

A large stone pool dominates this small octagonal chamber. A soothing warmth emanates from the water, almost inviting you in. Another wooden door is to the east.

Map updated

No one wants to taste the water or perhaps take a relaxing soak?

Not this guy.

Miss Dominique casts Detect poison and looks for traps

perception take 20: 20 + 21 = 41

@Miss Dominique: There are no poisons or trap-like things in the water or around the pool. Just a nice, soothing warmth.

Jostrum regards the pool for a moment. "Anyone want to take a drink?" If everyone declines, Jostrum will check the door to the east.

Perception: 20 + 16 = 36

"Indeed, let's continue!"

Ki, always a little impulsive, moves to the pool and immerses his lance into the water, looking for any result. My lance is sick. Perhaps this will make it well…

Ki dips his weapon into the water. As he peers in and taps around, he can feel that there's a small ledge around, as if this were to be used for sitting in.

Ki withdraws his lance after a short period of time, but the same crack remains.

Shaking the water from his weapon and glad that it is no worse for the dunking Ki comments. Looks like there is a bench in here, like it was made to sit on. Perhaps we should try it out.

Jostrum shrugs and sets his gear aside. "Ok, I'll get in. Here's my healing wand. Save me if I start to die....."

Handing his wand to Miss Dominique, Jostrum eases into the pool and sits on the ledge.

@Jostrum: It feels immensely relaxing. The sensation is similar to a natural hot spring, although the source of the water or its warmth cannot be seen. Your muscles, tense from the various battles you undertook, immediately begin their resting state as you soak in the pool's warmth.

How long do you wish to stay in there?

Ki looks on with mixed emotions. He is envious of the soothing bath, but also concerned for his friend. Most things have tried to kill us in here so far Jostrum. Do not linger too long.