GM Crash's Godsmouth Heresy-Table Alpha
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Crashwheeler
Tactical map
When the party gets closer to the intersection, everyone can tell that the thudding is coming from their right.
male Half elf Male Half-Elf Monk 1 | HP 10 | AC 14, Touch 14, Flat 13 | Perception +9 | Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +5 | CMB +2, CMD 16 | Speed 30ft, Initiative +5 |
Zanaver allows Garox to step into the stone corridor first to spot any traps lying in wait. Though Zanaver still acts as a forward scout moving alongside Garox but staying about 5 feet away
"Garox, do you spot anything out of the ordinary?"
1/2Orc HP:115, AC: 23/T:14/FF:20 - Percep: +24*(Dark Vision/Scent) F: +16/R: +12/W: +9- CMB: +15 - CMD: 29, Speed: 40ft, Init: +6
Pitbull also falls up to the front and smells the air.
Aything picked up via the Scent ability?
Male Varisian Courtly Crusader 3 -- HP: 26/26 | AC: 18 | T: 12 | FF: 17 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +6* | Ref: +3 | Will: +8 | Init: +1 | Perc: +3 | Channel 2/5 | Perform 6/6
Backtracking a bit; another post to come soon.
After Valandil points out the crypt symbols, "Indeed Nesterok. They must be very old Pharasmin symbols, altered from their modern usage."
GM checks as requested:
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Knowledge(religion): 10 + 5 = 15
Male Varisian Courtly Crusader 3 -- HP: 26/26 | AC: 18 | T: 12 | FF: 17 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +6* | Ref: +3 | Will: +8 | Init: +1 | Perc: +3 | Channel 2/5 | Perform 6/6
Fr. Yefimovich gazes in awe around the cavernous cathedral. He is intrigued by Valandil's revelation about the seven Runelords. "How strange. It seems as though they were worshiped alongside my Lady of Graves... as if they were gods themselves."
As he ponders this while moving down the corridor, it leaves a bitter distaste in his mouth.
"I would certainly like to return here, to more thoroughly examine the statues. Perhaps there is a more convenient way to get down to the main floor of the cathedral." As they reach the intersection, he waves his hands to indicate where they might lead, "One of these other passages, perhaps."
GM checks as requested:
Knowledge(religion): 10 + 5 = 15
Knowledge(history): 10 = 10 10 is my max (untrained)
I am surmising that the black statue is of Pharasma? Since there are seven white statues, and seven Runelords. Also, black is kinda Pharasma's color.
AC 18 (T 13, FF 18). HP 59, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3(+2 vs compulsion&charm/+1 fear). Init +2, CMB 10/CMD 23, Speed 30ft
Unless the GM tells me otherwise
"No traps so far, but that thudding. Something will be around the corner. Get ready."
Assuming you're going to the right...
Approaching the sound, you see a head with wings, bumping into a closed wooden door. It doesn't seem to notice you.
Male Varisian Courtly Crusader 3 -- HP: 26/26 | AC: 18 | T: 12 | FF: 17 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +6* | Ref: +3 | Will: +8 | Init: +1 | Perc: +3 | Channel 2/5 | Perform 6/6
Grigori peeks around the corner to observe the creature. If he knows what it might be, he whispers to the others what he thinks.
Does Grigori know what it is?
Knowledge(religion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Grigori knows it is a type of flying zombie head.
Male HP 49/49; Explorer (+3 2/2); Ablative Barrier (35/35); Firewalker's meditation (80/80); protection from arrows (70/70); reroll @+3 1/1; Wizard(spellbinder)-5/Magaambyan Arcanist-2 AC 17(19 ring of force shield); For +4; Ref +5; Will +2; Concentration +22; Perception +5; init +3
Valandil also looks around the corner.
know-religion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
I assume the 'head' is on our side of the wooden door, and it is trying to get to the other side.
"Could this be a trap?" he asks quietly.
"Perhaps it would be best to deal with it from a distance, if we all attack with missile fire, we can probably eliminate it without much risk."
He still looks up the other way, to make sure nothing is approaching from the left.
perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Other than the party, Valandil sees only the flying zombie head moving.
If you want to know what specific kind of flying zombie head, I need planes knowledge.
Bard 3 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP -1/22 | F +4 R +7 W +5 | Init +2, Perc +7 | "Archeologist's Luck" 08/11
After Valandil said that the flying head was a zombi Nesterok tried to remember from which creature it came from.
Know. Planes: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Nesterok draw his falchion, ready for the creature.
male Half elf Male Half-Elf Monk 1 | HP 10 | AC 14, Touch 14, Flat 13 | Perception +9 | Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +5 | CMB +2, CMD 16 | Speed 30ft, Initiative +5 |
Zanaver creeps to the corner near the door, and says in a low whisper
"I'll open this door unseen, when it comes out you guys blast it away"
Very carefully, Zanaver slowly he extends his kama forward and hooks the blade under the handle and pulls up. He backs away with the rest of the group.
Male Varisian Courtly Crusader 3 -- HP: 26/26 | AC: 18 | T: 12 | FF: 17 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +6* | Ref: +3 | Will: +8 | Init: +1 | Perc: +3 | Channel 2/5 | Perform 6/6
Grigori stands ready, but whispers "But, why does it bang itself on that door repeatedly? Mindless? Or does it want something on the other side?"
While Zanaver sneaks, Grigori takes that moment to observe anything else of interest with the head creature.
Anything of note about the head creature? Guess not, lol:
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
AC 18 (T 13, FF 18). HP 59, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3(+2 vs compulsion&charm/+1 fear). Init +2, CMB 10/CMD 23, Speed 30ft
Garox nods to the suggestion. He will rush the flying head and cut it with his short sword when everyone attacks it at the same time.
The monster is able to be seen, Zanaver, it just doesn't see you because it is facing away from you. If everyone is ready, just start rolling attack rolls. I'll count it as a surprise round.
Male HP 49/49; Explorer (+3 2/2); Ablative Barrier (35/35); Firewalker's meditation (80/80); protection from arrows (70/70); reroll @+3 1/1; Wizard(spellbinder)-5/Magaambyan Arcanist-2 AC 17(19 ring of force shield); For +4; Ref +5; Will +2; Concentration +22; Perception +5; init +3
When everyone is ready, Valandil kicks off with a summoned globe of acid.
ranged touch: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
male Half elf Male Half-Elf Monk 1 | HP 10 | AC 14, Touch 14, Flat 13 | Perception +9 | Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +5 | CMB +2, CMD 16 | Speed 30ft, Initiative +5 |
Zanaver steps forward and swings his Kama down on the creature accompanied by a swing of his fist
He is making a free action 5 ft step and then using flurry of blows
Attack Roll with Kama: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
DMG: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Attack roll with fist: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
DMG: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
AC 18 (T 13, FF 18). HP 59, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3(+2 vs compulsion&charm/+1 fear). Init +2, CMB 10/CMD 23, Speed 30ft
Garox charges at the flying zombie.
charge: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
shortsword dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7
Zanaver, you were actually 15 ft away. If you were 5 ft away, you would have been in the room with the thing and it would have turned around and attacked you. I'll accept the first attack with your kama since that was the only one that connected though, so you can deal 4 damage to it. :)
I made it so that you guys should be able to move your characters around on the map.
11 damage total dealt so far. :)
Bard 3 | AC 16 T 12 FF 14 | HP -1/22 | F +4 R +7 W +5 | Init +2, Perc +7 | "Archeologist's Luck" 08/11
Nesterok let his comrades go to the fight and stay behind ready for any other threats.
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Male Varisian Courtly Crusader 3 -- HP: 26/26 | AC: 18 | T: 12 | FF: 17 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +6* | Ref: +3 | Will: +8 | Init: +1 | Perc: +3 | Channel 2/5 | Perform 6/6
"Guide and protect the ally of your humble servant, o Knower of the Fates" The priest traces a spiral over his heart as he prays to his deity for guidance. He steps up to Pitbull and, looking first for her approval, Fr. Yefimovich touches her upper back gently in blessing.
Grigori casts guidance on Pitbull. If she has a problem with being touched, then Garox is the target (being in melee and nearer to Grigori than Zanaver), followed by Zanaver as third choice.
1/2Orc HP:115, AC: 23/T:14/FF:20 - Percep: +24*(Dark Vision/Scent) F: +16/R: +12/W: +9- CMB: +15 - CMD: 29, Speed: 40ft, Init: +6
Pitbull takes the guidance and charges.
Attack 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 22
Damage 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 = 10
Away from my computer at the moment, but I'm sure 21 damage kills it. I will update when I get home tonight.
Valandil shoots an acid orb over the flying zombie's head.
The zombie stupidly looks up at it.
Zanaver advances on it and slashes it with his kama.
Garox charges at it and strikes it with his shortsword.
Grigori casts guidance on Pitbull.
Pibull charges the zombie and knocks it out of the air.
Combat over before it could react.:)
The rest of the party advance into the area the zombie was in and look around. This long chamber is decorated with large carvings of religious ceremonies and priests handing down judgments to the common people. Stone benches are lined up before a podium at the southern end of the room. A single wooden door stands in the northeastern wall.
What would you like to do?
1/2Orc HP:115, AC: 23/T:14/FF:20 - Percep: +24*(Dark Vision/Scent) F: +16/R: +12/W: +9- CMB: +15 - CMD: 29, Speed: 40ft, Init: +6
"May as well see why it wanted to get through the door" Pitbull suggests.
Checking out the door, Garox sees no traps. He and Pitbull find that it is not locked, but barricaded from the inside instead.
Male HP 49/49; Explorer (+3 2/2); Ablative Barrier (35/35); Firewalker's meditation (80/80); protection from arrows (70/70); reroll @+3 1/1; Wizard(spellbinder)-5/Magaambyan Arcanist-2 AC 17(19 ring of force shield); For +4; Ref +5; Will +2; Concentration +22; Perception +5; init +3
Valandil again shows off his impressive knowledge. takes ten for 19 on the carvings He takes out a note book and starts to note some of the variances between current and historical representations.
"This is not the first time I've seen modern religious norms differ from older styles."
male Half elf Male Half-Elf Monk 1 | HP 10 | AC 14, Touch 14, Flat 13 | Perception +9 | Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +5 | CMB +2, CMD 16 | Speed 30ft, Initiative +5 |
Zanaver calmly proceeds behind Garox, he sheaths his kama. His knuckles white from grip, he maintains readiness for anything
AC 18 (T 13, FF 18). HP 59, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3(+2 vs compulsion&charm/+1 fear). Init +2, CMB 10/CMD 23, Speed 30ft
"This place get's creepier by the second. I mean, flying zombie heads, what the F man!"
Male HP 49/49; Explorer (+3 2/2); Ablative Barrier (35/35); Firewalker's meditation (80/80); protection from arrows (70/70); reroll @+3 1/1; Wizard(spellbinder)-5/Magaambyan Arcanist-2 AC 17(19 ring of force shield); For +4; Ref +5; Will +2; Concentration +22; Perception +5; init +3
"Maybe it was some type of guardian. Though an odd one. The lady of bones abhores the undead. I suspect there is something very, very wrong down here."
He looks at the door. "Anyone listened at that yet?"
AC 18 (T 13, FF 18). HP 59, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3(+2 vs compulsion&charm/+1 fear). Init +2, CMB 10/CMD 23, Speed 30ft
"Allow me"
Graxus says as he lays his ear to the door and inspects it for traps at the same time.
listen perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Taking 20 for traps for 29 total
Garox hears some whimpering on the other side of the door, almost like someone is scared.
AC 18 (T 13, FF 18). HP 59, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3(+2 vs compulsion&charm/+1 fear). Init +2, CMB 10/CMD 23, Speed 30ft
Garox gently knocks at the door.
"Hellooo? Whoever is in there, we got rid the the flying zombie head. It is safe to come out."
The whimpering behind the door stops but nothing else is heard.
AC 18 (T 13, FF 18). HP 59, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3(+2 vs compulsion&charm/+1 fear). Init +2, CMB 10/CMD 23, Speed 30ft
To the others Garox says
"It seems we have a little scaredy cat behind the door who won't come out."
Garox tries to open the door and if that fails Garox uses his tools to open it.
disable device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Garox cannot unlock a barricaded door. It is a wooden door, able to be broken down.
Male HP 49/49; Explorer (+3 2/2); Ablative Barrier (35/35); Firewalker's meditation (80/80); protection from arrows (70/70); reroll @+3 1/1; Wizard(spellbinder)-5/Magaambyan Arcanist-2 AC 17(19 ring of force shield); For +4; Ref +5; Will +2; Concentration +22; Perception +5; init +3
Valandil advances on the door.
"Hello the other side. We are here to rescue you. Unbar the door in the name of the lady of bones."
It is quiet on the other side of the door.
AC 18 (T 13, FF 18). HP 59, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3(+2 vs compulsion&charm/+1 fear). Init +2, CMB 10/CMD 23, Speed 30ft
"Look if you don't open the door we have to break it down. then you will not be able to hide again once we leave."
intimidate: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
male Half elf Male Half-Elf Monk 1 | HP 10 | AC 14, Touch 14, Flat 13 | Perception +9 | Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +5 | CMB +2, CMD 16 | Speed 30ft, Initiative +5 |
"It seems we are left with only one option"
Zanaver becoming impatient, walks past Garox and attempts to force the door with a crowbar. He grunts with effort as the crowbar pulls at the wood
Force Door: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
AC 18 (T 13, FF 18). HP 59, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3(+2 vs compulsion&charm/+1 fear). Init +2, CMB 10/CMD 23, Speed 30ft
"Fine! Pitbull, would you please break the door apart?"
With one great pull, Zanaver is able to force it open the door. As soon as the door pops open however, a magical darkness appears again, engulfing the party.
AC 18 (T 13, FF 18). HP 59, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +3(+2 vs compulsion&charm/+1 fear). Init +2, CMB 10/CMD 23, Speed 30ft
"Blast! Is it another one of those hats with tentacles?!"
Garox yells as he waves his sap around his head, hoping not to get engulfed by one.
"Okdzrd kds ld fn." whimpers a voice from the dark.
Male HP 49/49; Explorer (+3 2/2); Ablative Barrier (35/35); Firewalker's meditation (80/80); protection from arrows (70/70); reroll @+3 1/1; Wizard(spellbinder)-5/Magaambyan Arcanist-2 AC 17(19 ring of force shield); For +4; Ref +5; Will +2; Concentration +22; Perception +5; init +3
"Pull back from the darkness. I't can't last for long."
Calls out Valandil.
"We really do need to find out what is happening down here, and this is the first good clue."
male Half elf Male Half-Elf Monk 1 | HP 10 | AC 14, Touch 14, Flat 13 | Perception +9 | Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +5 | CMB +2, CMD 16 | Speed 30ft, Initiative +5 |
Zanaver stows away the crowbar just as he hears the whimper. His head fixiating on its origin. He holds his fists ready, peering into the darkness that had settled on the party eerily.
"Shhhh! Listen..did you hear that? What was that?"
Perception test: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
1/2Orc HP:115, AC: 23/T:14/FF:20 - Percep: +24*(Dark Vision/Scent) F: +16/R: +12/W: +9- CMB: +15 - CMD: 29, Speed: 40ft, Init: +6
Seems like it's just something that wants out of here, don't reckon anything that scared is the cause of the problem Pitbull reports to the group. Oi you, what you doing in here? she holds her sword, but doesn't wave it threateningly. she repeats the message in the guttural harshness that is the orcish tongue.
Male HP 49/49; Explorer (+3 2/2); Ablative Barrier (35/35); Firewalker's meditation (80/80); protection from arrows (70/70); reroll @+3 1/1; Wizard(spellbinder)-5/Magaambyan Arcanist-2 AC 17(19 ring of force shield); For +4; Ref +5; Will +2; Concentration +22; Perception +5; init +3
Once out of the darkness, Valandil tries a number of languages to see if the creature will respond.
"In the name of Pharasma we mean you no harm." he repeats in Common (Taldane), Elven, Celestial, Draconic, Gnome, Orc and Sylvan. Each time he will pause to see if there is an answer.
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