Accoarding to the bluff page, no. Since I made the DC easily enough you automatically understand me. Other creatures have to roll sense motive to understand what I truly meant.
Ranger 2/Rogue 10 | HP 85/99| AC 29/ 22(23) touch/23(24)flatfooted | Sneak Attack +5d6 | Resiliency 1/day F+16,R+22,W+13 ((1/day can reroll Will save)| Init. +10(+12)| Perc +19/24*(+21/26)| Evasion | Trap Sense +4 | Improved Uncanny Dodge
"Another seller? Perhaps my gold will be more welcome there than with this ruffian. Last chance, do I take my gold elsewhere, or do you show me the better grouping?"
"Aghurr, I'm Madame Vincentia. I've heard this is the place to find the best slaves in the area. I don't want these common types, however. I bet you've got the better choices hidden somewhere, for that special buyer. That's my interest. I've got gold, if it will allow me access," Shel whispers to the horrible slaver.
He grins evilly and says, "Well, I keep the special stuff down below." He thumbs towards the dried-up fountain. "But that's strictly after hours if you are free tonight...."
Ranger 2/Rogue 10 | HP 85/99| AC 29/ 22(23) touch/23(24)flatfooted | Sneak Attack +5d6 | Resiliency 1/day F+16,R+22,W+13 ((1/day can reroll Will save)| Init. +10(+12)| Perc +19/24*(+21/26)| Evasion | Trap Sense +4 | Improved Uncanny Dodge
"I suspect you have nothing whatsoever that would interest me. I'll find my way with someone that is smart enough to appreciate good gold. Good day,"Shel says dismissively, turning to walk away from the man.
He grunts and resumes his duties, mumbling something about f$@*ing halflings and how they should all be slaves.
So what's the plan now? You have a general idea of where the rest of the slaves are located but there are too many people here now to really explore much more. The obvious answer is to come back at night and try to sneak in. But you can do anything else or do some prep work/shopping before-hand if you wish.
Ranger 2/Rogue 10 | HP 85/99| AC 29/ 22(23) touch/23(24)flatfooted | Sneak Attack +5d6 | Resiliency 1/day F+16,R+22,W+13 ((1/day can reroll Will save)| Init. +10(+12)| Perc +19/24*(+21/26)| Evasion | Trap Sense +4 | Improved Uncanny Dodge
Once Shel is appraised of the situation, she suggests a late night exploration. "we'd get busted in a second right now. But with less people, we might be able to sneak right back to where we need to go. And I can put my armor back on...."
Male Human Cavalier 10 (Honor Guard, Strategist) - HP 85/85 ,- AC 25/T: 12/FF: 24 - Perception +13 - F: +10 R: +6/ W: +4* - CMB: +14 - CMD: 27, Speed: 20, Init. +2
Sir Terramor agrees. "I wonder if those tunnels have any alternate access points we could locate. Easier to get in and out if we don't have to disarm any guards."
Sorry it took so long, but there's a map of the Garden of Chains now linked at the top of the page!
The slave holding pends are along the left, the 'stage' can be seen on the right, with the auctioneer's block being the wooden platform in the middle. The dark round thing in the middle is the dried-up fountain with the tunnel leading beneath where the gnoll indicated his best slaves were kept.
If you guys want to go back there at night and try to sneak down the tunnel, I can move us to that point later.
Male Oread Monk (Tetori) 6 | HP: 46/51 | AC 20 (24) | T 20 | FF 17 (21) | Fort +7 | Ref +7 | Will +8 | CMD 29 (33 grapple) | Init +4 | Perc +12 | Sense Mot +10 | SF 4/6
Dalton breaks his unintended vow of silence, "I do feel that waiting until dark would be most prudent. Fewer people around would mean fewer complications should things go sour."
"I am able to see well in the dark. Perhaps I should scout ahead for any trouble, when the time comes."
The party surreptitiously makes their way back to the Garden of Chains and drops down into the abandoned fountain. Although the Garden itself is empty, you are surprised to find two gnolls and two humans guarding the entrance to the ancient underground waterway!
Delphine wistles a few notes and White Fangs ears perk at the sounds. He steps in front of her and bares his fangs while letting out a terrifying roar.
intimidate dazzling display:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Delphine then makes a few symbols with her hands and touches White Fang. A shiver and a glow cross the tiger from where Delphine touched him and he looks all the more dangerous for it.
divine favor on White Fang +3 to hit and dmg
Terramor will cover Dalton during the fight, using Aid Allies, Bodyguard and Intercept. This means that I can burn an Attack of Opportunity whenever an adjacent ally is attacked to give that ally a +4 to AC.
Sorry, had the map in view-only. You guys should be able to edit it now.
Ennoia's arrow sinks into the gnoll's skin as Delphine puts the fear of her prowess into the slavers! Dalton puts one of the gnolls into a headlock and Sir Terramor takes out one of the human slavers!
cmb:1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 2 = 8
The gnoll tries unsuccessfully to break free of Dalton's grip. The human tries to trip Sir Terramor:
whip trip!:1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 2 = 25
With the bold knight now on the ground, the red gnoll steps up to beat him down! -4 to your AC for being prone
@Shel: there's not really any room for you to move forward right now. See the map. @Delphine: large-sized animals usually only have 5' reach unless White Fang has some ability I'm not aware of, so he can't reach the enemies either.
Will:1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 - 2 = 4
Ennoia takes down one of the gnolls and Brachus locks the human in place!
Initiative:
1. Ennoia, Delphine, Dalton, Shel, and Sir Terramor
2. Baddies (bg: 15 dmg, grappled by D; bh: held; all: shaken)
3. Brachus
Really? I thought all large animals got reach with their natural attacks when they turn large o_0. Anyway, could he reach it if he 5 ft stepped north west? If not just delay or do another intimidating roar from the tiger. Party seems to have things under control.
Terramor will cover Dalton during the fight, using Aid Allies, Bodyguard and Intercept. This means that I can burn an Attack of Opportunity whenever an adjacent ally is attacked to give that ally a +4 to AC.
@Delphine: nope, not all large-sized things have reach. I'm not sure what the distinction is on which animals get it and which don't but even the standard CR 3 lion from the bestiary doesn't have reach. Most animal companions do not have reach afaik.
Dalton pins one of the gnolls to the ground as Sir Terramor thumps him on the head!
With him being pinned and the human held by Brachus' spell, I'll call it there. You can tie them up/knock them out/whatever you wish. Out of combat!
Male Human Cleric/10 HPS 54/73 (+NL 10) AC 16(19)/touch 10/FF 16 CMD 15 Fort+8/Ref+3/Will+12 init +2/Per.+18/Sense motive +7
"What can you tell us about why you attacked us..and what awaits us further down this path?. I think it would be in your best interest to talk to us. and what can you tell us about this small metal plate that gnoll was carrying?"
Brachus said to the humans we have captured as he casts a spell (guidance on himself)
Delphine thinks the metal plate might serve as some sort of key.
The human woman growls at Brachus. "There's lots down there so I hope you know where you're going. The prized slaves are down there somewhere, from what I'm told. But plenty else. Fools! You don't know what you're getting into, do you?"
Male Oread Monk (Tetori) 6 | HP: 46/51 | AC 20 (24) | T 20 | FF 17 (21) | Fort +7 | Ref +7 | Will +8 | CMD 29 (33 grapple) | Init +4 | Perc +12 | Sense Mot +10 | SF 4/6
Can I coup-de-grace for non-lethal?
Dalton rolls his eyes at the woman's threats and ramblings. "I think that's quite enough out of you."
The oread then kneels over and cuts a small length of rope to tie around the woman's mouth, effectively gagging her.
He turns to the gnoll, "Sharp teeth - may gnaw through the rope..." He steps over and punches the gnoll repeatedly until the creature is knocked unconscious.
Finally, he picks up the two lengths of silk rope carried by the humans. "Who knows when we may need some more rope, right?"
After securing the slavers and knocking them out cold, you are able to descend the shoddy lift system down into the qanat beneath the city: a series of ancient water tunnels that make a rough grid that randomly ends or loops back on itself.
After only a few minutes in the qanat, everyone halts, noticing the obvious pit trap ahead. Everyone except Ennoia, that is, who runs into everyone from behind, unaware of the danger ahead.
Male Human Cleric/10 HPS 54/73 (+NL 10) AC 16(19)/touch 10/FF 16 CMD 15 Fort+8/Ref+3/Will+12 init +2/Per.+18/Sense motive +7
Brachus lends some divine guidance to Shel (casting guidance for a +1 competence bonus) and some virtue (+1 temp hp for the next minute...just in case it doesn't work out as planned)
Shel easily wedges the pit trap shut and the party moves past the obstacle!
The tunnel junction here is here is thirty feet wide, yet a massive pile of filth and trash rests beneath an intersecting well shaft in the ceiling, almost entirely blocking the passage ahead.
The ready source of filth has attracted the attention of a pair of creatures with three legs, three tentacles-two with barbs and one with eyes-and a large gaping toothy mouth.
DC 14 KN (dungeoneering):
Otyughs are particularly vile and horrid creatures that lurk in places most sane creatures avoid. Their lairs are middens, cesspools, offal pits, toxic swamps, and sewers—the greater a lair's filth, the greater the draw to the refuse-eating otyugh. They glory in the role of scavenger, wandering through vast underground caverns in search of the choicest cuts of garbage and waste. Upon finding such refuse, they gorge upon it, gathering what cannot be consumed in one debauch to bring back to their foul-smelling lairs. Otyughs spend most of their time in these filthy dens, which they keep constantly filled with carrion, dung, and worse sorts of stinking effluvia.
Intelligent creatures dwelling in subterranean areas near an otyugh often form a partnership of convenience with the disgusting beast. These creatures gladly provide their refuse and piles of raw meat to the otyugh, transforming the creature into an effective form of trash disposal. In return, the otyugh leaves its benefactors alone, and does not attack them, possibly even acting as a guardian.
The most horrifying thing to most races about the notorious otyugh is not the nature of its diet or its choice of lairs, but rather that a creature with an otyugh's tastes can be anything other than a mindless scavenger. In fact, otyughs are surprisingly intelligent, and often quite eager to form alliances with those who offer them a steady supply of delicious diversions in the form of offal and waste. Most otyughs understand the fact that other creatures find them unpleasant and hideous, but few really care.
