GM Blood's Age of Worms in Golarion #2

Game Master David James Olsen

Round 2

The more I think about it, the more I realize that I really hate bugs.

Evil Eye Hex: -2 Attacks for 7 rounds, DC14 save reduces to 1 round.

Guys, split up and surround it. That way it will not be able to spit on both of you.

Knowledge(nature): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 <-- do I know anything about this bug?

Fort Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Kilthan snarls as the beetle sprays acid on him, stepping forward to bring down his axe on the beast.

Attack with Dwarven Waraxe (PA, 2H): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 for 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Kilthan kill the beetle, combat over, but I need a Will save from Kilthan as he enters the room

Looks like we are coming together nicely. I do need a crossbow though, standing there doing nothing, does not cut it. the woman says to herself. "Soothe the wounds of these companions..., she says clutches her holy symbol and channels her holy energies to heal the acid burns of Kilthian and Justin as she moves into the room.

Channel Energy1d6 ⇒ 5

Will Save entering the room 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Ingrid enters the room

"Looks like a crypt."

As requested: Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 (+2 more if Elven Immunities helps)

Edit: Or, you know, I could roll so low that it wouldn't matter if anything helps.

Edit #2: Kilthan regains 5hp from the channel, now at 11/12

As Kilthan and Rohara enter the room they both feel exceedingly tired all of a sudden Fatigue Condition

The skull of the corpse on the southwest slab has been completely crushed. It is currently wearing red masterwork leather armor with the older Pathfinder symbol on it and there is a ring on one of its hands, silver with the same Pathfinder symbol on it.

The woman leans on the nearest slab as she enters and seems tired and comments, "My word, that battle has... really taken it out of me. But... but I did not do much. I feel, 'drained'."

She calls upon her divine magics and casts detect magic to peer about the room.

Fort 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Good shooting.

Anything interesting in there guys?

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Kiltham staggers slightly then calls back to Aarakess, "So far, just something that's knocked the wind out of me, and a corpse in garish armour."

Justin points to the ring, "That is worth salvaging, isn't it?"

casts detect magic

"Let's see"

Nothing detects as magical. The leather armor is masterwork and has been down here for a number of decades but still in good shape, the ring is silver so it is sure to have some value

"Not magical, but it is silver which can fetch a good price"

Kilthan adds, "The armour may need a rubbing with oil... and to be stained to a reasonable colour, but it looks well-made."

As soon as someone leaves the room the fatigue goes away. It returns when entering again.

Rohara approaches the statue and examines it a little closer...

If someone happens to wear that stuff, be sure to not be around any Pathfinders. At least until we are done with this place or whatever we are doing for Allustan" she comments.

((Perception 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 ))

Justin adds the ring and armor to his pack.

I walk into the room expecting to feel exhausted, to search the room. I look at the 8 coffin appearing stones, the stage and the statue.

Will Safe: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Perception(coffins): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Perception(statue/stage): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Kilthan says, "There is something very draining in that room."

The stones or coffins as you call them you guess were beds of some sort at one time. Searching the room you find nothing of value.

Map of Dungeon

Eventually you decide to move on and head North towards the stairs. As you get closer you see alcoves in the hallway with numerous pegs extended from the walls (the pegs extend about a foot from the wall and are all about 5' above the wall)

Farther down the hall there are stairs which descend to a room or rooms below, but that area has been flooded. The stairs go down a few feet before the water begins.

"I wonder what these pegs by the wall are for. Well, I am a very good swimmer. Do you think we should explore down the stairs?"

"Hopefully the pegs aren't part of a trap."

Justin adds, "I could swim with the new armor and a rope in case something happens. That new armor would probably barely hinder my swimmming and the water would probably help wash it off."
I guess this area is fitting for a lizardman.

I carefully examine the walls and the pegs seeing if they are some type of a trap or possibly a method to release the water.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

The pegs are fastened to the wall and don't move or twist or anything. You are fairly certain they are just pegs.

I cast Detect Magic and scan the pegs and the passage.

I wonder whether we need to hang something on these pegs to drain the passage. It is possible that this is just a flood, but it seems strange as the rest of this compound is so well build and we are not close to water that would have caused this to flood, but only to this point.

Correct me if I am wrong. Is there a nearby lake of pond at the same level as this flooded passage?

The town is off Lake Ember, but with the elevation and distance you think it unlikely that this is any nearby water source

The pegs are not magical

Kilthan says, "A good idea, Justin -- especially the rope so we can reel you back in as needed."

If we notice nothing unusual as we approach the water.....

Justin changes from scale armor to masterwork studded leather (-2 AC) and ties the silk rope around him. He sheds his pack and all of his weapons except for the greatsword. Before jumping in he will see if his eyes can see anything under the water after putting his head in first.

Justin pulls his head out and explains, "I see a small whirlpool coming my way. I may need some help."

Trusting his swimming skills and handing the end of the rope to Kilthan, Justin heads a little further into the water away from the safety of the stairs.
Swim1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Kilthan looks for something to brace himself against, in case he needs to pull Justin out.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

As you start to enter the water, the water comes alive! The translucent creature's shape shifts between a spinning column of water and a crashing wave.

Map of Battle

Round 1

Initiative Order - Ingrid, Rohara, Dryn'taka, Kilthan, Justin, Water Monster, Aarakess

Monster Stats - AC 17 touch 11 flat-footed 17

Everyone but Arakess goes before the monster!

"Information is ammunition" -Major Adam Stiener

Know(Planes): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

"It's a water elemental, let's back away from the water."

"Ingrid, can physical attacks affect it?"

Kilthan readies his axe and shouts, "We're about to find out!"

Rohara moves up behind Justin and calls upon the power of her Goddess and touches the elf, "Densa's luck be with you."

((Round 1: move to just behind Justin, Bit of Luck on Kilthan. ))

Round 1

"I understand bugs not liking us, but even the water doesn't? Argh!"

Waiting on Ingrid's response as well.

"I don't know...."

Round 1:

Kilthan shrugs and steps forward, next to Justin, saying gruffly, "Can't let the paladin drown."

Not knowing if he can hurt it, Kilthan will swing for the fences...

Waraxe (PA): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 or 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 (Wow, even with a Bit of Luck, neither is terribly lucky..)

Damage (Optimistic, aren't I?): 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Round 1

"Just in case, some devilishly explsovie backup!" Dryn'taka heaves one of her bombs behind the creature.

Targeting the intersection behind the creature. At work so I can't read the coordinates.

Bomb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 AC 5 for intersection. Deals 5 Damage, DC14 reflex for half.

Dryn's bomb explodes injuring the water elemental

Round 1

Initiative Order - Ingrid, Rohara, Dryn'taka, Kilthan, Justin, Water Elemental, Aarakess

Monster Stats - AC 17 touch 11 flat-footed 17

Justin attacks with his claws and teeth. He feels his attacks are the best he has ever delivered and anxiously waits to see if the can harm a creature made of water.

ROUND 1
In hands: Empty - Power attack full 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 1 = 211d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 1 = 231d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 1 = 181d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 101d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 101d3 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Ministats = 12/13hp AC16/Touch10 - Making up for bad rolls from before - let's see if they effect this creature.

Justin swings with his claw, hitting water dispersing the creature, yet it reforms, so he swings again with the same result, finally with his bite the water creatures falls apart, not to reform again. The water is still once more.

Nice rolling Justin.

If the water is calm, I assume Justin will return to his survey beneath the water.

There has to be something in the water.

Justin resumes his swimming in the water, alert to possible whirlpools. Unfortunately he can't bring his dog underwater and has to rely on his less than perfect senses.

Swim/Perception 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 261d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

"I hope he'll be alright in the water by himself."

Justin is going to need some sort of light underwater as it is completely dark