M Half-Elf | Rage 9/9 | HP 15/15 (+1 temp) | Init +2 | Perc +6, low-light | AC 18 T 12 FF 16 | F +4 R +2 W 0/+1 | CMD 16
Survival:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
"This is exactly the trap. The pit dug not more than a year ago!" - Uslad appears as if from nowhere, as if separated from the wall, with which he seemed to be a single entity through the darkness. "
Then he spits into the pit, steps back and with a running jump through it.
To Juhnavi: "There's more than enough rope here that we can use part of it to span the pit and the remainder for you to climb down. I can brace the rope for you."
I'll take 10 for a 14 STR check to perform an Aid Another action for Juhvani once the rope is set up to everyone's satisfaction.
Rope? As in do the ape-thing and climb across a rope? Hmm. I guess small lizards to to. But I happen to be a large lizard with tiny claws. I don't climb and I don't jump. Hey! Is there a board over there or something?
His dubious look as he reacted to the plan involving traversing on a rope turns to hope as he asks about a board.
F Human Occultist 7 | HP 65/66 | AC 22 T 12 FF 21 | Ft +8 Rf +4 Wi +6 (+1 vs. enchantment) | Init +1 | Perc +13 | Spells 5/6 4/4 2/2 | Mental Focus (0/14, Abj: 2/2, Div: 4/4, Necro 1/2, Trans: 6/6)
With a rope to brace herself against the wall, Juhnavi has little trouble climbing down, even with her heavy breastplate. DC of climbing a rope with a wall to brace against is 5, she can take 10 for 9.
She reaches the bottom and examines the cloth, both visually, magically, and with her mind's eye. Taking 10 on Spellcraft and Appraise, using Detect Magic and the Psychometry occult skill unlock.
M Half-Elf | Rage 9/9 | HP 15/15 (+1 temp) | Init +2 | Perc +6, low-light | AC 18 T 12 FF 16 | F +4 R +2 W 0/+1 | CMD 16
"Aye, Big Guy, that's the plan" - Uslad nods to Padesát-Dva, again loudly and expressively spits in the pit, then spits on hands, rubs them and shows that he's ready to catch the rope.
Syllyn is not going to try this with his mail. Without the mail and shield he has +3, with it he has -3. So he takes it off, climbs about taking 10, and puts it back on afterwards.
Sylph Ranger 2 | HP 20/20 | AC 16; Tch 13; FF 13 | F +5; R +6; W +1 | CMB+5; CMD 18 | Speed 35 ft | Init +5 | MW Naginata (cold iron): +6 (1d8+4/x4) | Perc +6
"Must we all take the slow way?" Sune asks as the others contemplate how to pass.
The sylph simply walks to the edge of the pit, steps into it, and floats to the bottom as if protected by a gentle breeze.
I have airy step (ignore first 30' of drop) + feather fall if that didn't work for some reason, so I'll just hop right in! I'll then climb the other side with the rope.
Male Human (Varisian) alchemist (chirurgeon, promethean alchemist) 3 | hp 25/30| AC 15 T 12 FF 13 | CMD 16 | F +6 R +6 W +2 (+3 v poison) | Spd 30' | Init +2 | KnArc +8, KnDun +8, KnNat +8, Perc +7, SensM +0 |
Igor clambers along the rope and walls as if he were brought up in a bell tower. There's something vaguely simian in the way he does so. Taking 10 for 12.
Scraps merely drones across on its huge dragonfly wings.
Everyone is able to easily cross the pit without issues. Juhnavi examines the bundle, which she is able to determine is a magical cloak; however, she is not quite able to identify its properties. (Just shy with your Take 10) She does delve into the lingering psychic energy and she receives a feeling of dismay and loss, as if the item held significance to its previous owner...
A little further down the tunnel, Uslad can see a plank leaning against the cave wall.
Male Human (Varisian) alchemist (chirurgeon, promethean alchemist) 3 | hp 25/30| AC 15 T 12 FF 13 | CMD 16 | F +6 R +6 W +2 (+3 v poison) | Spd 30' | Init +2 | KnArc +8, KnDun +8, KnNat +8, Perc +7, SensM +0 |
Padesát-Dva wrote:
The corgi merely shakes his head at Padesát-Dva and trots forward a few feet, sniffing at the air.
"You have a very good dog there Padethát-Dva, but there ith alwayth room for improvement." Igor says looking at the dog like a mechanic looking over an old fixer-upper.
Small Construct 2 HD | hp 21/21 | AC 15 T 13 FF 13 | CMD 13 | F +0 R +2 W +1 | Spd 20', fly 30' (poor) | Init +2 | Perc +6 (darkvision, low-light vision), SensM +1 |
Meanwhile, Scraps putters past on its dragonfly wings.
Male Human Barbarian 1 | HP 13/16 | AC 14 Tch 12 FF 12 | Fort 5 Ref 2 Will 2 | Init 4 | Perc 1
Not truly comprehending the intent behind Igor's words, the barbarian heartily agrees. "Yes! That's why me and my li'l buddy always work out. It's like Master of Swords Marcos Farabellus always says: 'The path to victory begins with a lot of reps!'"
Meanwhile, the corgi tucks his tail between his legs and moves further away from the alchemist.
Actually, Syllyn was peeking and I don't think Paddy noticed or cared. Though you might have noticed Syllyn's nebby behavior, I don't think you were in any position to see the actual notes or the doodles.
Male Human (Varisian) alchemist (chirurgeon, promethean alchemist) 3 | hp 25/30| AC 15 T 12 FF 13 | CMD 16 | F +6 R +6 W +2 (+3 v poison) | Spd 30' | Init +2 | KnArc +8, KnDun +8, KnNat +8, Perc +7, SensM +0 |
F Human Occultist 7 | HP 65/66 | AC 22 T 12 FF 21 | Ft +8 Rf +4 Wi +6 (+1 vs. enchantment) | Init +1 | Perc +13 | Spells 5/6 4/4 2/2 | Mental Focus (0/14, Abj: 2/2, Div: 4/4, Necro 1/2, Trans: 6/6)
"Let the Harrow decide." Juhnavi holds out her deck, shuffles the Constitution cards, and lets someone else cut them, and lets everyone draw a card. "Whoever gets the highest-ranked card wins."
We'll just simulate luck with a d20 roll like Igor did, but I'm giving it an in-character explanation.
Male Human Barbarian 1 | HP 13/16 | AC 14 Tch 12 FF 12 | Fort 5 Ref 2 Will 2 | Init 4 | Perc 1
Padesát-Dva leans over and whispers to his li'l buddy: "I bet you'd look cool in a cape! Whaddaya think?" The corgi merely yawns.
The barbarian nervously reaches out to pick a card from Juhnavi's deck. The microsecond before his fingers brush against a card, he pulls back: "No, no, no. Not that one."
He reaches out again, sweat beading on his forehead. Once again, before he actually selects a card, he shies away.
The big human takes a deep breath and reaches out for a card a third time. This time, as he's about to pick one, the corgi rolls his eyes and bumps into the big dope--literally knocking his hand into a card.
1d20 ⇒ 16
Realizing that he has a (*gasp*) Harrow card in his hand, the barbarian nervously asks: "What does it mean?"
M Half-Elf | Rage 9/9 | HP 15/15 (+1 temp) | Init +2 | Perc +6, low-light | AC 18 T 12 FF 16 | F +4 R +2 W 0/+1 | CMD 16
"I'm a bloody god of war! I don't need this crap! Just give it to the Big Guy and let's go ahead damn you all! ARRRGHHH!!" - Uslad with great anger kicking the nearest stone and then with a cry grabs her leg. - "Damn, that hurt!"
Male Human Barbarian 1 | HP 13/16 | AC 14 Tch 12 FF 12 | Fort 5 Ref 2 Will 2 | Init 4 | Perc 1
The barbarian stares incredulously at the card for a moment. Then he slowly and carefully hands it back to the occultist. He tries to handle it gingerly--the way that an inexperienced person would handle hazardous materials.
He then glances at the corgi and shrugs: "What do you think, li'l buddy?"
The dog yawns again and pads over to Uslad.
Padesát-Dva dons the cloak, wincing as he does--as though afraid it will attack at any moment.
The tunnels continue on, leading deeper beneath the Kortos Mounts until they eventually open into a large cavern. What must have once been beautifully carved reliefs and inscriptions have since weathered heavily, their features dulled and softened to the point that it is hard to distinguish what each once depicted. A wide tunnel exits the cavern on its far side, and blue-burning torches line the passageway’s walls. There are 12 reliefs visible throughout the room, some are worn beyond recognition, but others may still be comprehendible.
Anyone that knows Azlanti and/or Aquan receives a +2 bonus per language they know. Players can read each spoiler whose DC is lower than your check results.
Knowledge: History/Religion or Linguistics DC 15 OR Appraise or Perception DC 17:
You recognize this inscription as being one of the 12 parables of Aroden’s guises from his holy text ’History and Future of Humanity’, the Tailor; you also realize that while this clearly depicts this holy text, it is depicted slightly different than how it appears in current versions of the text. It is very likely these murals may predate the current version!
The Tailor is depicted sewing together a long cloth of featuring many patterns that wraps around a city like a moat, referencing Aroden’s proclamation that when the fate of all peoples is woven together, it shall be humanity’s greatest strength.
Knowledge: History/Religion or Linguistics DC 18 OR Appraise or Perception DC 20:
You recognize this as the Craftsman. The Craftsman is depicted creating shoes, pots, jewelry, and other moveable goods, referencing Aroden’s delight at seeing his people express their ingenuity in creating new products from raw materials.
Knowledge: History/Religion or Linguistics DC 21 OR Appraise or Perception DC 23:
You recognize this as the Artist. The Artist is depicted painting murals on the walls of impressive buildings, associated with Aroden having painted the city of Absalom with beautiful colors so that it might awe all who visited.
Knowledge: History/Religion or Linguistics DC 24 OR Appraise or Perception DC 26:
You recognize this as the Hunter. The Hunter is depicted slaying a giant serpentine creature and then parading a trophy through the city streets—a sign to all humanity that the wilds are safe to inhabit once the monsters are slain.
Sylph Ranger 2 | HP 20/20 | AC 16; Tch 13; FF 13 | F +5; R +6; W +1 | CMB+5; CMD 18 | Speed 35 ft | Init +5 | MW Naginata (cold iron): +6 (1d8+4/x4) | Perc +6
Sune has already passed the walls by the time she realizes anything is inscribed on them, and then when the others arrive, is half-way to the next room.
F Human Occultist 7 | HP 65/66 | AC 22 T 12 FF 21 | Ft +8 Rf +4 Wi +6 (+1 vs. enchantment) | Init +1 | Perc +13 | Spells 5/6 4/4 2/2 | Mental Focus (0/14, Abj: 2/2, Div: 4/4, Necro 1/2, Trans: 6/6)
"Sune, calm down, this is part of our task -- these inscriptions may have something to do with the reason the gillmen come here. Janira would want us to examine them in detail and report on our findings."
Male Human (Varisian) alchemist (chirurgeon, promethean alchemist) 3 | hp 25/30| AC 15 T 12 FF 13 | CMD 16 | F +6 R +6 W +2 (+3 v poison) | Spd 30' | Init +2 | KnArc +8, KnDun +8, KnNat +8, Perc +7, SensM +0 |
"Thath fathinating Mathter! Here though, you muth keep up you thrength." Igor says wearing a little lab smock and handing out food served on a specimen tray.
Syllyn points at another and says, "Yes, and this one could be the hunter - see how he slays the serpent here and the trophy - and this one over here could be the artist - the figure is painting and all. A curious deity, no?"
You would be correct, Syllyn. Also, given that Syllyn has made the check for all four of the spoilers, you all can read all the information in the spoilers. I'm assuming that Syllyn would openly share all information he found! If I'm wrong, Syllyn, please do let me know.
Sylph Ranger 2 | HP 20/20 | AC 16; Tch 13; FF 13 | F +5; R +6; W +1 | CMB+5; CMD 18 | Speed 35 ft | Init +5 | MW Naginata (cold iron): +6 (1d8+4/x4) | Perc +6
Sune comes back and waits while the others inscribe and decipher the inscriptions, though her constant foot tapping makes their studies more difficult.
Male Human (Varisian) alchemist (chirurgeon, promethean alchemist) 3 | hp 25/30| AC 15 T 12 FF 13 | CMD 16 | F +6 R +6 W +2 (+3 v poison) | Spd 30' | Init +2 | KnArc +8, KnDun +8, KnNat +8, Perc +7, SensM +0 |
I'm good, considering Igor has no useful skills for the room. He basically spends whatever time he has walking about and taking 20 on perception checks with Scraps.
