GM Bold Strider's Dust Comes to Doomspawn (Tier 8-9) (Inactive)

Game Master rpblue

Vladek and Qadathra prefer first to admire the sculptures...

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 +2 = 16
Qadathra Aids Vladek's Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

"The only question is, how do we carry it all? We should have bought that 'Pathfinder Pouch' when we had the chance."

Ali holds up his pack. "It's not a sanctioned 'Pathfinder Pouch' but it can carry quite a bit. Very handy for... well, for just these occasions."

Ali has a handy haversack which is not nearly full so he should have room.

In the next room, Ali responds to Joesef, "Indeed! Let's have a quick look around and then check for any more of those mutant fellows in the rest of the ship."

Detect Magic around the room while the others examine the chest.

Grimdoc will offer to carry whatever other books do not fit Ali's haversack.

We can carry much. Them fancy statues may need to be wrapped, as they look maybe more fragile than books.

Grimdoc will also poke around the rooms for anything hidden.

perception: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 2 = 25

"Possibly - but there is magic in art, and certain...properties may sometimes manifest in works of sufficient talent...."

Vladek judges the sculptures with an expert eye....

Craft (Sculptor) to judge/appraise/know or notice anything special about these statues: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (12) + 21 = 33

The group looks into the room as Joesef moves in to examine the chest as the group looks closely.

As the Famous Ali opens his eyes wide to look deeply, the statues activate.

Initiative:
Vladek: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Ali: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Joesef: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Grimdoc: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Wood Statues: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

It is clear that the statues are ready to attack as Joesef and Grimdoc react quicker than Ali and Vladek.

Initiative:
1st: Joesef; Grimdoc
2nd: Wood Statue (Red; Blue)
3rd: Vladek; Ali

Too close to use his lucern hammer, Grimdoc drops the long polearm and quickly draws his shorter hafted weapon.

Ali, looky here...we found some practice dummies. Although I don't think they will be much interested in your show unfortunately.

Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 = 29
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 6 = 23

Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 9
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 6 = 22

Uh-oh. I was afraid something like that might happen.

Joesef takes a quick step back and tries to help Grimdoc with the statue!

Rapier: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 for Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 plus If it can be Sneaked: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Shield: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 for Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 plus If it can be Sneaked: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Joesef lashes out at the statue with Grimdoc, but only the latter's blade is able to pierce the creature's thick wooden exterior though Joesef is able to land a strike in a way that does minor damage by blocking the path of a moving joint, minorly injuring the statue.

Being severely injured by the sword, the redwood giant lashes out violently at the dwarf as the other moves into a flank against Joesef.

Slam @ Grimdoc-28 AC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4) + 6 = 15

Slam @ Grimdoc-28 AC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 6 = 16

Grimdoc takes the brunt of the attacks on his dwarven form as the wooden statue explodes in a fiery blast of splinters.

Slashing Damage: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 2, 2, 4, 1) = 15 All humanoids need to make a Reflex save for DC 16 to halve.

The other golem swings out and splinter-explodes as well, but it isn't close enough to Vladek and Ali to harm them.

Slam @ Joesef-26 AC: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 2 = 30
Damage: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 6 = 10

Slashing Damage: 6d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 5, 6, 3, 2) = 25 Grimdoc and Joesef need to make a Reflex save for DC 16 to halve.

Initiative:
1st: Joesef; Grimdoc
2nd: Wood Statue (Red @ 28; Blue)
3rd: Vladek; Ali

Status
Joesef @ 44/54 HP
Grimdoc @ 53/84 HP

Pending
Grimdoc/Joesef/Vladek/Ali - One Reflex Save for 15/7
Grimdoc/Joesef - One Reflex Save for 25/12

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 Evasion, 0 HP
Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 No Evasion, 25 HP

Joesef dodges one of the clouds of splinters but jumps into the other! Seriously hurt, Joesef slides to his left and tries to help take down the red enemy!

Rapier: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 for Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Confirm?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 for Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Rapier Confirm?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 for Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Grimdoc cries out in pain as the two wooden fists hit him hard. Then only to be showered in splinters. He takes some solace with his three friends surrounding him.

reflex,hero,shakex3: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 3 = 14 for 15
reflex,hero,shakex3: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 3 = 21 for 12

HP 26/83 AC28

Ali and Vladek, I hope you fellas have some tricks up your sleeves. Joey and me ain't gonna like another dose of that medicine

Will delay until just after the casters. Did the wood creatures appear to be immune to their own splinters?

That is interesting. I didn't think about that. I can't find a way that leaves one immune.

Reflex for Second Burst: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

The second golem seems to resist most of the damage from the blast, but you can see small marks in its exterior from the blast.

7 damage after DR.

-Posted with Wayfinder

Ref: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Look at that! The one knowledge skill Ali actually has. DR? Anything else I guess.

"Ow! That smarts. And yes, Grimdoc, THE AMAZING ALI always has something up his sleeve!" With a flourish Ali pulls out a small shovel from his bag and waves it about.

Move action to start dweomercraft. +2 to casty things.

Create pit. DC 19 Ref save from the blue guy to avoid falling in the 40' deep hole.

Also, remember that the edges of the pit are sloped and if you end your turn adjacent to it, you have to make a Ref save (with +2) to avoid falling in. So Joesef will want to move away before the end of his next turn.

Climb DC of 25 if he happens to fall in.

Don't forget your lucky number is still there when you need it, Joesef!

Reflex save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Vladek appears to move unnaturally fast, not fast enough to take one large splinter to the right pectoral, but fast enough to be untouched by any others.

Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39

"If you know any pyromancy, I suggest using it now!"

Vladek attempts to twist the further-away golem's future toward the inauspicious...

2 rounds of Misfortune, DC 21 to negate - remember that Hexes are supernatural abilities and not subject to spell resistance, hence golems are not immune.

...while Qadathra perches himself on Ali's shoulder and blasts the nearer golem with red gold wand shaped like a dragon's maw, projecting a blazing blue ray!

scorching ray wand: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
fire damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 2) = 10

Bravo Ali! Just when I think you can't dig any deeper, you do! But I think Vladek has the right idea there.
Wood ain't never been fond of fire, that's for sure.

Grimdoc activates judgements of fast healing(3) and defense(3) before laying into the redwood statue.

I ain't putting up with your sass!"

Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 2 = 34
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 6 = 17

Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 14
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 6 = 22

confirm 1: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 24
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 6 = 23

HP29/83 AC31

Vladek sends out a curse on to the bluish golem as Qadathra sends a blast of fire at the closer.

Will Save-DC 21: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Qadathra is successful and the fire seems to harm the creature more than expected, however Vladek's mind games seem to have no effect on the golem.

Ali, taking a different tack, conjures a pit under the rear golem as he realizes the creature is only susceptible to attacks with adamantine weapons, certain types of magic and especially fire magic.

Reflex Save-DC 19: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

The creature jumps to the closest surface next to Joesef, who strikes out at the injured golem. Joesef's first strike sticks into the golem, but does minimal damage due to the strength of the wood golem's exterior as he moves back from the pit, though he starts to slip on the edge of the pit.

Reflex Save from Joesef to not fall in Ali's pit.

Grimdoc, taking charge, lashes out with his weapon in a fury. He takes a mighty swing and cuts through the golem in a single swipe, sending it to the ground as firewood.

The other golem quickly follows up and moves in to strike the dwarf as it appears to present the biggest challenge.

Slam @ Grimdoc-31 AC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
Slam @ Grimdoc-31 AC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

However, the creature is largely ineffective against the dwarf's armor and holy protection. Stop being so tanky, Grim!

Initiative:
1st: Joesef; Grimdoc
2nd: Wood Statue (Blue)
3rd: Vladek; Ali

Status
Joesef @ 19/54 HP
Grimdoc @ 29/84 HP
Ali @ 41/59 HP Is this right? Going off your tagline.
Vladek @ 24/36 HP Is this right? Going off your tagline.

Pending
Joesef - Reflex Save

Gah, I thought I could move this turn to avoid that. I guess I misunderstood.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 Whew.

Joesef avoids the pit! He then attacks and steps back behind his ally!

Rapier: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 for Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Shield: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 for Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Confirm?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 for Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

I think you could, but I guess it doesn't matter.

"Pyromancy?" Ali asks. "My show has never needed that kind of flash before. But how about this?" Ali pulls out a sword, which is unfortunately cracked, and as he raises it in the air fire streams up his hand and onto the sword!

Elemental Assault as swift to put 1d6 fire on Gamin the Misforged.

gamin the misforged: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4

"Well done, Master Ali!" the sword exclaims. "And you haven't even pulled me out of that scabbard in weeks!"

"Ah, yes, about that..." Ali mutters.

Edit: on second thought, that's probably a hard corner so not sure if it has cover or if Ali can swing properly. Probably missed.

after the pounding he took the first round, Grimdoc has no qualms about being overly tank-y.
If Vladek wants in, Grim can swap with him, otherwise he is going to chop at the golem.

Alright, Ali. That is a pretty flashy sword. I ain't got nothing so fancy. But it seems like this works well enough.

Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 2 = 21
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 6 = 19
Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 6 = 17

Take that you overgrown, walking...stick...wooden guy.

Fast healing 3 for 32/84 and AC31

Vladek draws a bleached bone wand, sculpted into a narrow pyramidal shape and ringed with evenly-spaced black bands, and touches the tip to one of Grimdoc's bruises...

cure light wounds wand on Grimdoc: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

...while Qadathra blasts the golem once again!

scorching ray wand, melee penalty, firing from above Grimdoc's head to avoid cover penalty: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
fire damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4, 4) = 15

I just noticed Grim's second swing should be -2 for PA, so hits 15AC...missed anyway, but just for fair record-keeping

Recharge: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Forgot the roll this when it attacked.

In a whirlwind of strikes, only Joesef's rapier manages to strike the creature and pierce its hide.

The golem has +4 AC from Cover against you Ali.

With mechanical intensity, the creature strikes out at Grimdoc once more.

Slam @ Grimdoc-31 AC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
Slam @ Grimdoc-31 AC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

As the creature bashes uselessly against the tanky dwarf, it bristles once more and sends out a pulse of splinters.

Damage: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 6, 2, 3, 2) = 21 Reflex Save DC 16 to halve. Ali and Vladek have Cover (+2 to the save).
Recharge: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Initiative:
1st: Joesef; Grimdoc
2nd: Wood Statue @ 20
3rd: Vladek; Ali

Status
Joesef @ 19/54 HP
Grimdoc @ 32/84 HP
Ali @ 41/59 HP
Vladek @ 24/36 HP

Pending
Ali/Vladek - Reflex DC 16 with +2 to save for 21/10 damage
Grimdoc/Joesef/Qadathra - Reflex DC 16 for 21/10 damage

Reflex, hero, shake : 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 + 3 = 32

"Thanks for the patch, Vlad buddy ."

Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 2 = 18
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 6 = 19

Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 10
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 6 = 15

Grim is dodging like a fat ninja but cannot hit the side of a barn. My kingdom for a roll over 8!

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Joesef, unable to effectively hide behind the dwarf, goes down!

Stabilize: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 - 2 = 15

Joesef collapses onto the ground as Grimdoc wildly tries to swing, but takes a splinter to the forehead. The blood dripping down into his eye causes him to miss, severely damaging the nearby walls and floor of the ship.

Initiative:
1st: Joesef; Grimdoc
2nd: Wood Statue @ 20
3rd: Vladek; Ali

Status
Joesef-Unconscious/Stable @ -2/54 HP
Grimdoc @ 28/84 HP Should be 38 before the damage from the Splinters.
Ali @ 41/59 HP
Vladek @ 24/36 HP

Pending
Ali/Vladek - Reflex DC 16 with +2 to save for 21/10 damage
Qadathra - Reflex DC 16 for 21/10 damage

Ref: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 = 26

Can't fail the defensive casting check with dweomercraft going.

Ali leans down and smacks Joesef. "No falling unconscious during the act, good boy! First rule of showbusiness."

clw: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Vladek's Reflex save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Qadathra's Reflex save, Improved Evasion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Vladek ducks down to tend the fallen Joesef with uncanny serendipity, dodging the worst of the splinters...

cure light wounds wand on Joesef: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

...while Qadathra almost seems to cease to exist for a moment, but returns with a mighty blast from his wand!

scorching ray wand, melee penalty, firing from above Grimdoc's head to avoid cover penalty: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
fire damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 6, 5) = 20 +50% = 30!

The two casters tend to the fallen Joesef as Qadathra sends out a blast of fire magicks from a wand. The ray of flame barely strikes into the golem and sends an explosion of splinters back into the wall behind the creature.

In response, the golem continues to lash out at the tanky Grimdoc.

Need 17+ to hit: 2d20 ⇒ (19, 12) = 31

The creature gets lucky as it sends a single fist hard into Grimdoc's chest.
Slam: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 5) + 6 = 14

Grimdoc's wounds heal slightly from his divine judgment, however.

Initiative:
1st: Joesef; Grimdoc
2nd: Wood Statue @ 50
3rd: Vladek; Ali

Status
Joesef-Prone@ 12/54 HP
Grimdoc @ 17/84 HP
Ali @ 31/59 HP
Vladek @ 14/36 HP

Pending

Ali steps to the side so that the golem can not see him. He pulls out a wand and heals himself.

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Joesef wakes up to find that he has dropped his scimitar. He then feels the pain of his injuries. Owww... Seeing Grimdoc fighting next to him, he draws his wand of Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 and heals the dwarf! He'll also stand up while doing so.

Good shot! I think we will have it in cinders soon enough. Thanks guys, Joesef, careful down there!

Grimdoc will lay into the golem with two swings, connecting solidly with the first, but hitting the wall on the backswing.

Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 2 = 31
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 6 = 17

Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 12
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 6 = 16

HP 28-14+3+5=22

The two casters tend to the fallen Joesef as Qadathra sends out a blast of fire magicks from a wand. The ray of flame barely strikes into the golem and sends an explosion of splinters back into the wall behind the creature.

Why? A touch attack of '15' should hit. I already figured in all the penalties.

@Vlad...It looks like it hit. Damage was adjusted for the fire damage. Probably just the colorful description .

@Vlad...It looks like it hit. Damage was adjusted for the fire damage. Probably just the colorful description .

Okay, maybe I misinterpreted it due to the word "barely."

@Vladek: The golem took the damage. Even something barely hitting is still a hit, though it is a flavorful way of saying "You just barely hit its AC." Also, you posted no actions, so I'm going to move on to the next round.

Joesef and Ali quickly begin to heal their wounds as Vladek and Qadathra flounder, confused by the amount of fire damage the golem can handle.

Grimdoc, undeterred by the golem, lashes back out with his nodachi. He takes a massive swipe and cuts through the hulking wood monstrosity, nearly felling it, but it still stands.

Able to still function, the creature sends out its two fists once more and the group dives for cover as they see the creature bristle and fire out an explosion of spinters again.

Slam @ Grimdoc-17+ to hit: 2d20 ⇒ (8, 9) = 17 Both misses.

Explosion of Splinters!: 6d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 3, 2, 4) = 22 DC 16 Reflex to halve against Vladek, Qadathra, Joesef and Grimdoc; Vladek has +2 to the save.
Recharge: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Initiative:
1st: Joesef; Grimdoc
2nd: Wood Statue @ 67
3rd: Vladek; Ali

Status
Joesef @ 12/54 HP
Grimdoc @ 22/84 HP
Ali @ 38/59 HP
Vladek @ 14/36 HP

Pending
Joesef/Grimdoc/Qadathra - DC 16 Reflex for 22/11
Vladek - DC 16 Reflex for 22/11 with a +2 to the save.

Can we retcon that I did something? The reason I didn't was because I was waiting for the clarification on whether Qadathra hit. This is what we would have done:

cure light wounds wand on self: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

scorching ray wand, melee penalty, firing from above Grimdoc's head to avoid cover penalty: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
fire damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 6) = 15

If still necessary:

Vladek's Reflex save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Qadathra Reflex save, Improved Evasion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

This round, since that clearly wouldn't have ended it:

Qadathra boldly continues blasting the golem...

scorching ray wand, melee penalty, firing from above Grimdoc's head to avoid cover penalty: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
fire damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 2, 2) = 12

...while a thoroughly-punctured Vladek aids Joesef before retreating himself.

cure light wounds wand on Joesef: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Grim tries again to dodge the splinters.

REFLEX, heroism, shakex3: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 + 3 = 25

Glad he saved, otherwise he would have been staggered

Hey! STOP THAT you porcupine tree!

He swings twice with his black blade, hacking into the wood.

Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 = 25
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 6 = 15
Adamantine Nodachi, heroism PA/FF: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 12
for dmg, PA: 1d10 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 = 18

22-11+3=14hp, AC31

@Vladek: I'm not sure why you needed clarification on whether the Scorching Ray hit to post this round's actions, but your retcon actions only add 2 HP to yourself, so sure!

Vladek, using his powers over the temporal wavelengths, is able to heal himself as Qadathra sends out two more blasts of magic from the wand, but it seems the magical power of the fortune-controller causes the faerie dragon to expend two charges useless as they clang against the walls of the ship, leaving scorch marks on the steel hybrid.

Grimdoc, tired of the splinters that have now undoubtedly gotten under his skin and will take weeks to get rid of, takes one giant swing and finishes cleaving through the creature, sending both halves of the wooden statue tumbling to the ground with a thonk.

Status
Joesef @ 16/54 HP
Grimdoc @ 14/84 HP
Ali @ 38/59 HP
Vladek @ 14/36 HP

Pending
Joesef - DC 16 Reflex for 22/11

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After recovering from the fight, the group finds that a total of five paintings depicting Lirgeni landscapes hang on the wall. These paintings are quite exquisite and rare finds. Each is worth 1,500 gp. The desk's drawers contain two potions of cure serious wounds (amid a large number of broken vials-victims of the crash), as well as several of what are presumably the Captain's journals. These journals are unusually sparse and focus more on his pre-flight days, but a final entry written in a shaky hand is of note. Here, you see it signed with just Gelvial instead of Captain, though the script is the same. The text is only a few scribbled, ominous lines: "It was not Desna who contacted me through the orrery. It was something else. It changed us, and now it's using us. We are its path back home. I'm so sorry I brought this upon the world, and so sorry I lack the courage to fight the change ... "

Grimdoc takes out a red handkerchief and wipes his brow.

"Whew. Glad that is over. I ain't been so close to passing out since ...well since I finished off that second keg of ale at... Well nevermind . I will be good in a bit. "

He sets his weapon aside and spends a minute plucking out splinters. He then pulls out a wand and taps himself a half dozen times.

Clw : 14 + 6d8 + 6 ⇒ 14 + (3, 8, 5, 3, 6, 7) + 6 = 52

Vladek tends his own awful wounds, taking one of the healing potions but saving it for later.

cure light wounds potion: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
cure light wounds wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
cure light wounds wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
cure light wounds wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

I can help Ali and/or Joesef too, if they need it.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Joesef goes down again! Was at 12-22=-10, then +4 for the heal is -6 at the moment. Sheesh.

Assuming that someone could be using my wand to bring poor Joesef back to the living it would take 12 charges to do so. I could use those two potions now or we can save them for later.

Grimdoc would help Joesef or others if they cannot help themselves.

So, what do you thing this Gelvial means with this last entry? Was he possessed?

Status
Joesef @ 54/54 HP Take off 12 charges, Joe!
Grimdoc @ 66/84 HP
Ali @ 38/59 HP
Vladek @ 36/36 HP

I'm actually at 33/36, DM.

Vladek gestures toward the remaining healing potion with the one he's taken.

"These are exceptionally potent - a single draught might reforge one's body from the brink of death. We should save them for the next time the path through Death's arches is measured in seconds."

He then pulls out a black linen scroll and reads it to himself, upon which it simply fades from being, as shadows without visible sources briefly play across Vladek's body.

scroll of false life: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

Those will last 3 hours.

Status
Joesef @ 54/54 HP Take off 12 charges, Joe!
Grimdoc @ 66/84 HP
Ali @ 38/59 HP
Vladek @ 45 (33)/36 HP

Done.

Joe shrugs as he looks at all of the items found. I guess we should take the journals with us. Lets keep going, though I'm not too keen on being nearly killed.

Ali uses his own wand to heal himself and then struts back into the room, dismissing his pit with a casual wave of his hand as he replaces his talking sword into its scabbard. It lets out a groan of disapproval at its lack of use but Ali doesn't seem to notice or care much.

After looking over the note and getting a sense of what has gone on here, Ali exclaims, "Well, I mean, that's quite dreadful, right? Something dark taking these elves over and now it might be here or heading here! C'mon fellas, there's more to do here and maybe we'll figure out more about this thing that was taking over the elves."

Grimdoc will tap twice more, then stow his wand and recover his dropped weapons.

clw: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (7, 2) + 2 = 11

You got it, Ali. Maybe one more fight like that and we call it a night. Grab those books and hope we don't have the same problem as their captain. Sounds like a mess if you ask me.

When the others are ready, he heads down the hallway, east.

What appears to have been some sort of lounge is now in ruins. Several fine pieces of furniture that seem to once have been attached to the floor now lie broken and tumbled against the walls, while cracks run up and down along all surfaces. Shattered fragments of crystal lie in heaps along the edges of the room, while grime-caked windows mostly buried under the earth offer filthy, sooty slits to the outside. One object of note that seems to have survived the crash sits at the easternmost end of the room-a large orrery made of bronze. Four of the orrery's planets seem to be missing.

As you enter, a frog-like man bedecked in red robes begins to bark orders at you. "You, short one! Get on the comms and radio back to Golarion about the status of the ship!" he says with a bulbous finger pointed at Grimdoc. "The bearded one! You go check the stores to see if we have another cryospanner."

As he issues orders, he moves from console to console, though none of them seem to have power, however this does not dissuade him from making tutting sounds whenever he clacks on the keyboards.

Status
Joesef @ 54/54 HP
Grimdoc @ 77/84 HP
Ali @ 58/59 HP
Vladek @ 45 (33)/36 HP

Vladek and Qadathra stare curiously at the man, seemingly trapped in a time that is clearly not the present.

Qadathra Sense Motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Vladek Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
detect magic/Spellcraft: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (18) + 24 = 42