GM Fuzzfoot's 7-00 The Sky Key Solution CORE Tier1-11 (Inactive)

Game Master PJP

Graff looks at his companiosn ripping through the opposition and grins.

He holds back in case someone needs healing............

The only ones in need of healing seem to be the lizardfolk, as they get bruised and battered (and fluffy bites an unconscious one just for spite).

There is no threat of any of these guys getting back up, but you can prevent them from dying if you choose.

I don't really know if I am to openly share this with you, but I don't honestly see why, or how, you would come up with it otherwise, so here it is...
Once the PCs defeat the serpentfolk and their guard animals, they may opt to make useful notes on the beasts’ anatomy. The group can attempt one Easy (DC 14) skill check using one of the following skills: Craft (painting), Handle Animal, Heal, Knowledge (nature), Profession (clerk, farmer, scribe, shepherd, or stable master), or Survival. If they succeed, they earn 1 Victory Point. If they fail, their illustrations and notes are too flawed to assist the Society. So, I believe you should decide which approach to take, and who is making the attempt.

I have a +11 on Survival, so I'll do it.

Radagast starts prodding and poking the bodies, noting how they differ from equivalent lifeforms in the 'modern era'.

Survival: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27.

Well done.

Which way do you explore?

Well, we're supposed to be taking detailed notes of what we come across here. So it seems logical recording the critters we come across would be part of that. Drawing a picture seems right!

Jayori will stabilize any that yet live, taking a moment to examine their armor and weaponry and other possessions.

I keep fearing some weird Grandfather Paradox time travel scenario! So the fewer dead things the better!
I hate temporal plotlines!

"Shane said to record everything." He says, frowning at the weapon. "But I see little difference."

He points down the natural cavern to the east. "They came from that way, perhaps we should backtrace their movements."

I say forward down the cavern!

Sounds reasonable to me.

Radagast nods.

"Let's keep moving, and see what we can find!"

Pau again jumps to the front of the line and presses forward looking around.

Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Garn, a man of few words, merely nods in agreement.

Generally, if I get 2 in agreement on an action and no dissenters, I will proceed. Just feel free to interrupt if you feel like you weren't given enough time to interject (as this is clearly moving along quickly).

Clouds of steam rise from this balmy chamber’s countless pools. Small, rocky islands abound, separated by cloudy, mineral-laden waters. Each island supports a stone plinth carved with minute glyphs and elaborate pictograms. Sliding across the floors and floating in the pools, thousands of snakes of various species and sizes slither throughout the chamber and bask in its tropical heat.

So, there really is no map for this, so we will pretend this scene as described is set in the caverns you have discovered. Feel free to ask some questions here before you start.

Radagast breathes deeply of the heady aroma of the room, looking with interest at the many different varieties of snake.

"Ooo! Pretty!"

He then fearlessly wades forward to investigate the stone plinths, heedless of the danger from the thick carpet of writhing serpents.

I am going to go right ahead and roll a Fort save, since I highly doubt that there *isn't* one in Radagast's immediate future ;-)

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13.

Since they were asked to record anything of interest, Lantorth is immediately drawn to the glyphs and pictograms.

Any relevant check here?

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Pau stops cold. "Why does it always have to be snakes?". He watches what sort of reaction Radagst receives before moving into the midst of the serpents

Let's start with Lantorth. Decoding the Plinths: Thanks to the chamber’s steamy haze, a PC must be within 5 feet of a plinth to make out the symbols upon it. Once one or more PCs are adjacent to a plinth, they must succeed at three Average skill checks (DC 17) from the following list in order to decipher and record its inscriptions: Appraise, Knowledge (history, nature, or religion), Linguistics, or Perception. A character can attempt a given skill check only once per plinth, but he can still use a different skill on the plinth. If a PC can read Draconic, the skill checks are instead Easy (DC 14).

Now, to get to each Plinth...Radagast's approach is certainly one way to go - just get bit. Alternatively, a PC can leap from one island to another with a Hard (DC 20) Acrobatics check. A PC can instead move through the water slowly with an Average (DC 17) Handle Animal, Stealth, or wild empathy check. If a PC fails one of these checks, snakes bite him.

Radagast walks through the snakes, causing a disturbance and a few bite him. The poison course through his veins, causing 1 pt of Constitution damage this round. (Make another DC 17 Fort save each round until you make one, maximum of 4 rounds total.)

Ouch. A DC 17 Fort save is nasty, especially when it targets Con!

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17.

Smarting slightly from the bite he took, Radagast investigates the closest pillar.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25.

He then moves on to the next pillar, attempting to be a snake whisperer...

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21.

...and, incredibly, manages to avoid being bitten this time around.

At pillar #2, he again makes notes...

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25.

...and then moves on to #3.

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6.

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21.

This time, a rather ornery pit viper takes umbrage at his passage, but fortunately, he manages to resist the effects of its venom.

At pillar #3, he again makes notes...

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17.

...just barely managing to pull something coherent from it.

He then moves on to pillar #4...

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19.

...successfully running the viper gauntlet...

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34.

...and once again managing to take down some efficient notes.

With a nod of satisfaction, he moves on to the last pillar...

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5.

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15.
Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26.

...but in the process has another snake latch onto his ankle.

Gently shooing it away results in the venom coursing through his veins (briefly) before his immune system manages to deal with it.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19.

At the final pillar, he makes a respectable showing...

Handle Animal: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22.

...before wading back to the others without any further mishap.

"No trouble at all!"

He then pulls out a wand, and uses it on himself.

Wand of Lesser Restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 2.

Grinning, he quips:

"Shall we move on?"

Given the potential for significant Con damage, I thought it best if one one person took the risk.

Slow clap. That was amazing!

egads!

Jayori tries to stop Radagast, as the later walks straight into the snake pool.

"Have you lost your wits?!" He calls, his voice unconsciously dropping to a stage whisper.

He then watches nervously with the others, as the druid wades around through the reptiles like he lives there, examining the plinths.

When he finally emerges, seemingly none the worse for the excursion, the Vudrani man can only shake his head in wonder and disbelief.

"Like Chamidu herself blesses your steps!" He says, astonished.

"If not your mind." He mutters to himself.

Garn stares in stunned silence at Radagast's courageous feat. He walks over when he returns, and thumps him on his shoulder. "That was one heroic feat. I am honored to call you friend."

That was impressively done! However... one perspective is rarely enough to understand an ancient culture. To succeed, each plinth needs 3 successful checks. As of now, each of the 5 has one success. You don't necessarily need all 5 to have 3 successes each, but you will need a minimum of 3 of them to claim victory in this challenge. Who is ready to follow Radagast's brave lead?

We can make appraise checks untrained, right? And to be clear, we can make multiple skill checks per pillar, so long as it is using different skills? Otherwise, this post would need serious retcon. :)

Realising that Radagast did not manage to capture all the information on the plinths, Garn commands Snowball to stay on the shore and makes his way amongst the snakes.

Pillar 1
handle animal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
appraise, untrained: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1
perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
knowledge(nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
He manages to navigate through the snakes peacefully to reach the first pillar, and deciphers some significant findings. 2 more successes for pillar 1

Pillar 2
handle animal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
appraise, untrained: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15
perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
knowledge(nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
On the way to the second, one of the snakes rears up and strikes him, and poison courses into Garn's body and grips his heart. He pushes through though, and notes what he could from this pillar. He pulls out a scroll of lesser restoration and uses it to restore his health before continuing.

lesser restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 1
lesser restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 4

2 more successes for pillar 2

Pillar 3
handle animal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
appraise, untrained: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (5) + 0 = 5
perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
knowledge(nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Near the 3rd pillar, he is struck again by a snake and again poison courses through him. He took note of what he could from this pillar and pushes on. 1 Con dmg. 1 more success for pillar 3

Pillar 4
handle animal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
appraise, untrained: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1
perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
knowledge(nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
On the way to the 4th pillar, yet another snake strikes and Garn is feeling quite weakened. He takes note of what he understands from this one. Again, he casts from his scroll to restore himself.

lesser restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 4

2 more successes for pillar 4

Pillar 5
handle animal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
appraise, untrained: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15
perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
knowledge(nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Again, on the way of the 5th, Garn is struck again by snakes but this time manages to resist the poison. He stumbles on, taking notes of the last pillar. 1 more success for pillar 5

When he returns to shore, Garn appears worse for the wear after the ordeal as compared to Radagast.

By my count, pillars 1, 2 and 4 should have 3 successes each in total?

Lantorth lets out a sigh. "didn't prepare for snakes," he mumbles before making his way out to a pillar. Lantorth knows draconic.
stealth to pillar 3: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
know religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

stealth to pillar 5: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
know religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
know nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
reroll fort: 1d20 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 5 = 26

used my folio reroll, but that should do it.

Garn, you did just fine! And Lantorth gave you 100%

You believe you have enough notes to make your superiors proud. In addition to providing the Society with new insights into serpentfolk society and biology, you discover the ritual importance of the hot springs! Instructions for a short rite will allow you to transform a vial of water into a potion of cure light wounds.

Graff knew he was right to travel with these men!

Their bravery and foolhardiness knew no bounds and he gives them both a wide grin.
"That was nicely done! It seems with such talents as yourself, we 'll be able to get what Shane wants easily."

Pau smiles at the three. "Impressive job, you three. Are you prepared to carry on now, or do you need a moment?". Once the others were ready, Pau presses on.

Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

You continue to explore, when Pau finds a large, circular chamber that the cavern spills into. Taking a peek inside, he sees one... no two... shapeless mass of liquid protoplasm which resembles muddy water. It is moving toward the party.

Round 1: (Bold may act)
Jayori, Pau, Lantorth, Radagast
Creatures
Garn, Graf

Knowledge(Nature): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21.

"Ooo! Those are ridiculously large amoebae! I wonder what they have been feeding on..."

Radagast hustles forward, and takes a swing!

MW Cold Iron Scythe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13, for 2d4 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2) + 9 = 14 damage.

Fluffy, hooting, follows in his wake.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 = 21, for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 damage.

"So far I've only found the past to be entirely disgusting." Lantorth says as he draws his wand and fires a missile into the blob Radagast is attacking.

MM: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Radagast and fluffy destroy the first one, so Lantorth aims at the second one, damaging it.

Jayori moves part way into the room, drawing a javelin as he goes, and hurls it towards the other creature.

Ranged: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22, for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 damage.

Not... enough... movement... clank clank..

A significant hit, but not enough to finish it off.

Pau charges the second amoeba, power attacking with all his might.

Charging Power Attack 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 - 1 + 2 = 10

Damage 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

if Pau doesn't kill it, Graff charges in too.
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 91d12 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Graff looks over the carnage his teammates are wrecking and revels in it. He tightens his hold on his greataxe as he senses that there maybe a moment for him to use it and he realises with a shiver that he can't wait.

A passing pathfinder team tosses a bag of supplies in your direction.

"Use them wisely!"

Aid token passed from table 1 to you

If Pau hits and didn't kill it, Pau will go ahead and use the aid token for an extra 2d8 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9 points of damage, so it can be passed along.

Together, Pau and Graff destroy it.

You have actually already completed what is possible on this level and now an extra encounter. But you can continue to explore and find a way to use that aid token if you like!

Keep looking around, still areas to uncover! =)

Actually, I wonder if there's anything to be learned from trying to question the lizardmen?

know nature to see what made the Aomeboas giant?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

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Pau smiles at the efficiency of his group. When the rest were prepared, he led them forward to explore further.

Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

A strong surge of Pathfinders have overtaken the Zoological Gardens. In doing so, they have found their way to the Slave Pens!

The Zoological Gardens are now claimed, the Slave Pens are now discovered. This is reflected in the updated map.

I'm in favor of the Aid token being passed out now. We should also head over to the Slave Pens.

Might as well wait until you use it... and here is an opportunity!

You find a set of stairs leading up, and start climbing. Eventually, you make your way into a side stairwell that leads up to a chamber. Beyond the chamber are a few hallways.

Claustrophobic cells line the walls here, many crowded with three or four miserable-looking humans. The halls converge on a hewn-stone chamber lit with braziers and choked with herb-scented smoke.

Three serpentfolk looking mean and nasty see you and turn towards you.

Round 1: (Bold may act)
Radagast, Pau, Garn
Creatures
Jayori, Lantorth, Graf

Knowledge(Nature): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20.

"Ooo! Troglodytes! They can be *really* stinky!"

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15.

Radagast charges forward!

MW Cold Iron Scythe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 = 24, for 2d4 + 9 ⇒ (4, 1) + 9 = 14 damage.

Fluffy follows in his wake, and tries to bite one of the serpentfolk.

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11, for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 damage.

Pau delays, waiting for either Radagast or the owlbear to clear the way for pure monk carnage!

Everyone needs to make a DC 13 Fort save or be sickened from the horrible stench exuded by these creatures. (Radagast has saved, Fluffy failed).

Radagast charges forward, causing a nasty wound on the first troglodyte he comes to.

Is Garn still with us?

Yes, sorry work emergency. Ok now.

Garn fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Snowball fort save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Garn almost gags at the foul stench of the creatures, but manages to ignore the effects as he pushes his way past the two front troglodytes, trusting his armor to fend off their attacks so as to leave the way open for his cat. He swings his scimitar at the (red) troglodyte that Radagast was attacking.

Garn provokes AOO from red and blue. He's not going to bother with acrobatics, not being particularly dextrous.
scimitar, PA, flank: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 1 + 2 = 8 for dmg, PA: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

He commands Snowball to similarly attack the same troglodyte. Snowball shakes its head as if to ward off the awful stench as it leaps across the room, slashing the troglodyte with both its claws as it reaches it and rounds off with a bite.
claw 1, gmf: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 = 14 for dmg, gmf: 1d2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4
claw 1, gmf: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11 for dmg, gmf: 1d2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4
bite: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 1 = 24 for dmg, gmf: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6 plus trip, gmf vs CMD if bite hits: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11

Fort 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

No AoOs because they are still flatfooted!

Snowball manages to tear troglodyte flesh with his teeth, even though the claws were turned away.

Seeing the tactics Garn is employing, the troglodytes adopt a similar stance. Green steps out from the shadows for a clean attack, flanking Garn.

Club Attack, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 = 14

Blue attacks the cat, having no such advantage.

Club Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Red turns and also attacks Garn.
Club Attack, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13

Round 1: (Bold may act)
Jayori, Lantorth, Graf

Round 2: (Bold may act)
Radagast, Pau, Garn & Snowball (8 dmg)
Trogs: Blue, Red (20 dmg), Green
Jayori, Lantorth, Graf

Radagast attempts to finish off the injured troglodyte...

MW Cold Iron Scythe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 17, for 2d4 + 9 ⇒ (1, 4) + 9 = 14 damage.

...whilst Fluffy does the same!

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14, for 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12, for 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16, for 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 damage.

How are your AC's getting full attacks after moving?

fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Lantorth wretches and tries to cover his nose and mouth with his sleeve as he points his wand at the most wounded trog.

1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Fluffy moved last round, so full attack here is fine. Snowball I am not sure about - I assumed he has pounce but if not, then last round should have been a single attack.

I am on my phone currently, but I think red does not yet go down if that influences anyone's action.

Wouldn't have been able to pounce anyway... too many bodies in the way to charge.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Jayori moves closer, but is quickly overwhelmed by the horrible stench.

Unable to reach the melee to help out, he takes a moment to try to get past the sudden sickened feeling.

Can't do much, move up some, and try to breath through his mouth and not retch.