GM Batpony's PFS 5-23 Cairn of Shadows (Inactive)

Game Master Batpony

And another one bites the dust as the knives continuously cuts the shae to an unconscious state.

Oh, good point. I don't know if any of those hit but add +1 to the damage rolls.

Edit: I stand corrected.

Varian pushes himself from the wall, moving 5' and strikes at the hag.
taking +2 to hit and ac from bof

to hit, w/ cold iron & magic weapon: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 + 1 = 20
dmg if hits: 1d12 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 7

to hit, w/ cold iron & magic weapon, iterative: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 12
dmg if hits: 1d12 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 14

Zac will swing at the thing in front of him again, but this time he will swing harder and aim high with his two handed axe. Power attack.
hit: 11 - 2 + 1d20 ⇒ 11 - 2 + (9) = 18 dmg: 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
hit: 6 - 2 + 1d20 ⇒ 6 - 2 + (17) = 21 dmg: 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Not wanting to get caught in the bum-rush Shonne scouts the intersection, checking to make sure that all the noise doesn't draw other foes.

perception (prayer): 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 = 23

Blessing Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.

The hag's defenses proves too strong against Zac and Varian's attempts to bring her down. Shonne looks out for other potential dangers as the rest deal with the hag. So far she sees nothing beyond the hall.

Round 2
conditions: Blessing of Fervor,Prayer

Markus -11, Varian, Zac -8, Brock -28, Shonne
Night hag -25
Ralph

"Gah! Don't bite me you... you... ugly old woman!" Brock twirls his sword around and takes full advantage of his position to law into the beast in vengeance for the rather nasty looking wound on his arm.

Full attacking, using the extra swing from BoF

+1 Adamantine Great Sword(Power Attack, AF, Pack Outflank, Prayer): 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 19
Damage(Power Attack, AF, Flank, Prayer): 3d6 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5, 2) + 15 + 1 = 26

+1 Adamantine Great Sword(Power Attack, AF, Pack Outflank, Prayer): 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 20
Damage(Power Attack, AF, Flank, Prayer): 3d6 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5, 3) + 15 + 1 = 26

And then the treant will follow suit with big, branchy fists to law heavily and hopefully more effectively into the hag.

Full attack with the BoF extra attack bonus

1st Magical Slam(Power Attack, GMF, AF, Pack Outflank, Prayer): 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 13 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 19
Slamage(Power Attack, GMF, AF, Prayer): 1d8 + 1d6 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + (5) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 29
Acid Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

2nd Magical Slam(Power Attack, GMF, AF, Pack Outflank, Prayer): 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 26
Slamage(Power Attack, GMF, AF, Prayer): 1d8 + 1d6 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + (2) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 24
Acid Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

BoF Magical Slam(Power Attack, GMF, AF, Pack Outflank, Prayer): 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 13 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 36
Slamage(Power Attack, GMF, AF, Prayer): 1d8 + 1d6 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + (4) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 24
Acid Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

The Night Hag is able to dodge Brock's attacks, but unfortunately does not see his Tree's fish come from below to smash into her. She is visible to her death, and starts screaming for death. "I'll die here anyway! I'll kill you while I still can!" And she continues to try to bring Brock down. But in her fit of rage she is unable to see clearly.

bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

She's got 5hp left, so I'm going to end combat here and assume you knocked her dead! But if you have other plans with the hag and the Shae do let me know.

You find on the bodies of the creatures, mementos of those they have particularly enjoyed torturing to death. These items are stashed in ornate bags kept on them, treated as valued trophies. There is a belt, ring, robe of bones, and some rope.

To the west of you, a large chamber—roughly thirty feet by thirty-five feet—is accessed by a long tunnel at one end. It has four wide alcoves containing tables that appear to have been used for cruel experiments and torture. Each is surrounded by a variety of surgical implements, while straps, hooks, and chains on the surfaces have clearly been used to restrain subjects during procedures. A pale, gray body lays on one of the tables, its skin flayed from its body.

To the north, you see another platform, similar like the one you just came from, but with more and more chains hanging down from it.

varian has no spellcraft, sadly... hopefully someone else can make these rolls

"This poor fellow is quite dead... the hag and her minions tortured him, it appears... Sad. Perhaps on the way out, we can take the body and put it to rest properly."

Bump! We've not been moving for a while now.

Freely as the group explores the upper echelons of the tome, after some time, (Say 10 minutes) significant loud noises can be heard from below, the area where you entered the place, possibly chanting of sorts. Before the eerie bridge.

You can still do whatever you want at the top before heading down to investigate the noise source.

I was hoping someone would identify the items.

"It sounds like someone is following us. Let's pay them a visit."

Spellcraft (ID) DC 23: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Spellcraft (ID) DC 20: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Spellcraft (ID) DC 21: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Spellcraft (ID) DC 18: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

"This ring could magically sustain a person here. Let us hope we are not here long enough to need it." Shonne turns, and tosses it into the air over her shoulder, she lopes off down the hallway.

I was hoping someone would identify the items.

Me too. ;) She's not hanging around for 10 minutes. Once she sees the fight's over, and items beyond her ability to ID with detect magic Shonne moves on down the hallway Family Circus style.

Stealth (double moves at half speed, blend): 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15

Varian catches the ring and offers it to the others... "I have no need of this... anyone want it? if not we can sell it later."

He moves out toward the voices, down the hall right after Shonne. He casts lead blades on his lucerne hammer.

Just to be clear, the voices have not happened yet when Shonne is exploring the hallway. I love that dotted lines.. just like the Family Circus!

As shone explores down the halls, peeking into each room, nothing of interest happens from where she stands.

I'll give it another 24 hours, if no one else checks or needs to do anything else up here in we'll head straight down the chains back to the source of the noise. If you need to do anything before heading down, like healing.. please do so as well! climbing down the chains would take you approximately 2-3 minutes.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

"That belt there is a Belt of Giant's Strengthening. Makes ya a bit stronger, it does.

After exploring the upstairs and making sure he is thorough with Detect Magic, Ralph is ready to head down. Upon hearing the noise, Ralph does... nothing. He doesn't really have any long term buffs.

Ralph follows behind Shonne, but a little more careful, at the room with the torture tables, he picks up some strong aura emanating from each of the tables.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 - lol

Ralph concentrates on the aura. "There's some magic on these tables. Seems like... what is it? Evocation? That's the explodey stuff right? This aura seems pretty pow'rful."

Oh wait. I think I got my definitions mixed up. I meant Transmutation.

Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Brock spends just over half a minute fiddling with one of his magical wands to close up the wounds he suffered at expense of the hag's fury while people are poking around with the items that were found and exploring the upper floor.

When Ralph brings up magic on the tables he'll peer into the room, but not enter himself. "Ah, I could have Misha carry one or two, she is quite strong! But I think there may be something happening down below that we should check on first, yes?"

When he sees Varian cast Lead Blades he decides it's a wonderful idea and casts his on himself. And if the party is ready he will climb back in Misha's branches for the easy ride back down the chains.

Zac looks over at brock. Can you use a charge on me please?

"Sorry, I meant Transmutation. I get em mixed up sometimes. That's the one that changes things into other things right?"

Was there actually anyone hung up in the pit in C1?

Shonne attempts to identify the tables' purpose via detect magic.

spellcraft (ID): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

"So you mean they were not wood tables before?"

Does there appear to be another way out?

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

There's no one hung up in the pit C1 from where you stand, but if you notice there is an indentation, meaning you can climb down from the chains hanging in the room. It leads to a secret room, I didn't emphasise on this as it doesn't add to the scenario really, but if you wish to head down that path out of curiousity, you are free to do so, but before that..

As Shonne approaches closer to the table, the chains hanging from it reach out towards Shonne. Pulling her onto the table and crushing her. Shone starts judging her options.
You can try to wrestle yourself free, DC23, or destroy the fairly sturdy table, hardness 5, 50hp. It will continue delivering crush dmg each round you do not escape.

CMB grab: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35
dmg: 8d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 3, 4, 6, 1, 2, 1) = 25 Crush dmg

"Hey! Leave the girl alone", Markus shouts at the grabby table as he rushes closer.

Assuming we're not in initiative and Shonne isn't able to free herself:

Primary: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Offhand: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Iterative: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Offhand Iterative: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Markus, are you attacking with range using your daggers? or up close? Wasn't sure based on your description.

Sorry, Markus is attacking from range.

"Oh yeah, Animate Objects is one of the possibilities too. I fergert."

No Liberating Command so Ralph is just going to cheer her on.

"Come on, you can't let a table best ya."

Varian will cast liberating command and hope she can get herself out of the chains. +16 to your roll

The AC is also 23! meaning it's taken 11 damage only. Some very unfortunate rolls! Even with that combat modifier.

The rest quickly come to Shonne's aid, but the table proves to be a little more stronger deflecting some knives with the free chains.

"Misha! Break the table!" Brock will rush over with his treant in tow and brandish his adamantine weapon at it, which while useful is more to point the now less crapped tree in the proper direction.

+1 Adamantine Great Sword(Power Attack, AF, Pack Outflank): 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 2 + 1 + 4 = 15
2d6 + 15 ⇒ (5, 4) + 15 = 24

Misha does as commanded and winds up with two large branches to swing at the table even as Brock's own attack goes wild in his haste to help his fellow elf.

1st Magical Slam(Power Attack, GMF, AF, Pack Outflank): 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 13 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 28
Slamage(Power Attack, GMF, AF: 1d8 + 1d6 + 15 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + (5) + 15 + 1 + 1 = 24
Acid Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

2nd Magical Slam(Power Attack, GMF, AF, Pack Outflank): 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 13 - 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 32
Slamage(Power Attack, GMF, AF: 1d8 + 1d6 + 15 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + (3) + 15 + 1 + 1 = 26
Acid Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Treants deal double damage vs objects, so those would be 48 and 52 damage respectively assuming this counts as an object.

Need you guys to update position on the map please. Can't say if anything happens or not, especially since melee requires you to get close to the other tables too. Thanks!

Brock and Misha tread carefully, not tochoose to the other tables, and smash the one Shonne is on. Brock is unable to get a solid hit but Misha in a single blow breaks the table in half, splinters going everywhere. As Shonne escapes, the noises downstairs start.

Save your spell use Varian. Where to? Side room first or address the noise.

Zac shouts, hold on Shoone, I'm coming. As Zac 40 foot and 40 foot double moves over to Shoone.

Think we should check out the side room real quick.

"Thank you." Shonne says to Misha.

Never got an answer to this before, but does standing within reach of Mishra count as 'forested terrain' for Shonne's favored terrain abilities? ;) I only ask as I have yet to go on an adventure with her where she got to use said abilities, dungeons, deserts, urban and even jungles, and still no forests. I mean forests are only the single most popular cheese environment in the world--next to Cheddar of course.

Shonne produces a wand, and spends half a minute healing herself.

wand of cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
wand of cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
wand of cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
wand of cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
wand of cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Then time permitting she heads back to C1 to investigate the 'indentation'. Sweeping the area for 3 rounds with detect magic first.

There's no one hung up in the pit C1 from where you stand, but if you notice there is an indentation, meaning you can climb down from the chains hanging in the room. It leads to a secret room, I didn't emphasise on this as it doesn't add to the scenario really, but if you wish to head down that path out of curiousity, you are free to do so, but before that..

Do the chains at the entrance hole continue to climb upward?

Chains go back downwards. No magic in the other room.

Just to keep us moving.

After a hard lesson, no one else approaches the tables. Zac misses the action completely.

Climbing down the chains leads you to room, the room looks similar to that of when you first enter. But the centre is barren with only chains enveloping around the sides. A few men are strung up on those chains. They are in a similar stat of that you found Telendrek in. They answer any questions you have with the same answers as the Telendrek you met, but they have varying degree of uncertainties about the reply they give you.

Two doors are observed, one leading to hall you found Telendrek, and the sounds of strange chanting. Secret door that you guys didn't search for earlier. and another in opposite opposite direction, that when opened you find disposed bodies.

When you're ready for the final encounter, put your character in the red squares on the map. That represents you walking out of the secret door.

With Zac's tremendous speed, he gets there first before anyone else, putting him in the front line before anyone else can even place their token on the board. Wow, I like these boots

editA description of the room would be nice, like does the blue represent ice? Questions about the raised platform in the middle, the spikes and the black stuff in the middle of the room. Ceiling height.

ah sorry about that. Where you place yourselves in red area is the first hall you found Telendrek in. Not the one you're in with strung bodies. The darkness/spikes doesn't represent anything mechanically, but just the darkness from that envelopes this plane. The centre is the creepy bridge that none of you dared cross normally, with infinite darkness at the bottom. Did not notice the flooring, but it's just fancy looking concrete from this mini shadow plane. Technically haven't moved you guys yet into that room so I have yet to describe what's happening in the room.

Sorry for confusing you!

Ralph comes down, hopping off of Angel at the bottom. She will still be coming down the chains.

Brock and Misha mimic Ralph and Angel, with him dismounting the tree near the bottom and letting it stay above him where it won't crowd the secret room. He glances around at all the chained folk in Liberty's Edge horror and proceeds to bash their chains with his adamantine weapon to free them. Based on their actions and the actions of Telendrek he doesn't expect to drag them with him until this place is clear, but at least they are no longer chained!!

Then he'll be ready to proceed onwards and examine the source of the chanting.

After a quick glance of what looks to be a prison, Brock demolishes the chains that bind the Telendrek's to be. You escape the room and enter into the place where you once found yourself, and stand slightly after the bridge that you reluctantly cross. The chanting at this moment has stopped.

The mist across the bridge and the chains hanging from place to place still obscure your vision. But across the bridge, you notice two humanoid looking creatures. One looks like it is beckoning you to come forth, while the other one stands behind it.

The chains across the bridge look to be moving, swaying, unlike before when all the chains that hang from the ceiling are animated.

Just a reminder about some rules about this place, and also adding where I might not have told you yet for combat perspective. Spells that generate any form of light are impeded within this plane. Shadow spells are enhanced. No teleporting or conjuration from outside this planes. Because of all the chains, movement is considered difficult at all times. Creatures more than 10 ft gain concealment, more than 30 feet have total concealment (regardless of light source due to the chains) The long narrow entryway that they are standing in front of is where you entered.

You have not engaged them yet, but you are free to do so and can treat this as a non initiative round, if you'd like to engage them a la combat.

Zac shouts. Speak Common, so we can understand you!

"They want us to go to them and 'join their Master'... and that was in Infernal speech. I'm inclined to decline their offer."

"Stall them. Ask them what benefits might be gained by such an alliance."

Shonne casts bull's strength upon herself.

"Give us some incentive... what do we gain for doing so and who is your Master?" Varian asks as nicely as he can without any distasteful tone to his voice, though he does feel pretty intensely distrustful of these beings.

diplomacy, take 10: 10 + 20 = 30

You can always make a sense motive check you know! :P In case you do. My roll was 4... so you 100% think it's a lie.

The creature does not do more to elaborate what he means, but continues to beckon you to come forth closer to him and his master. With a little bit of movement, you can tell the creature is somewhat made of chains.

While Varian distracts, Ralph goes ahead and casts a Prayer upon the party.

Ralphs next move would be to go forward to form another Moonlight Bridge. He can't understand Infernal so he's just ready to head out.