Male NG Dwarf Wizard(Transmuter) 9 | HP:72 | AC 16 : T 16 : F 14 | CMB 3 : CMD 15 | F +8 (+2 poison, spells, abilities) : R +7 : W +10 | Init: +8 | Perc: +1 (+2 Stone), Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20 | Telekinetic Fist 8/8 | Spells 1 7/7 - PP 2/2 : 2 7/7 : 3 5/5 : 4 4/4 : 5 3/3 : SP +13| Active conditions:
Ansel spends some time inspecting the statues and making notes. This is the third level that has had a form of lizard or snake folk statue. He starts analyzing what he remembers of the differences in construction and cultural aspects. A theory begins to develop in his writings of the Spire's ancient unified purpose with regards to these creatures.
Take 10 on Sculpture and applicable knowledges for 20 to 24 depending. Can roll a specific knowledge is needed.
"Yes, I agree Robin. Best to finish a search of this place before moving elsewhere." The dwarf only leaves the statues once he hears party members actively heading to the next room.
Male CG Ranger 9 | HP: 78/78| AC: 22 (15 Tch, 17 FF) | CMB: +12 CMD: 27 | F: +10, R: +13 (evasion), W: +7 | Init: +7 (+11 in urban, +9 forest) | Perception +15 (+19 in urban), S.M. +14 | Speed 30ft | CI Arrows 90/90, CLW wand: 11/15, Pearl of Power I: 3/3, Reroll 1/1, Coin 1/1 | Active conditions:
"Yes, we need to find Agriver before he gets himself killed, or worse." says Robin. "That man attracts trouble like no one I have ever seen, and that includes Yon and me!"
Ansel takes a few minutes to examine the statues. They overall sculpting style of this floor is the same as last floor. He does notice these statues are not altered nor defiled the way the previous floor's statues were.
Agriver attempts to free himself over his time in captivity. First he starts trying his luck with his restraints, then he gives the cell a shove and lets out a grunt. Murmuring prayers to his diety, he tirelessly tries to puzzle a way out of his predicament, by hook or my crook.
Robin opens the door...
This vast chamber glows with green light that seems to emanate from the stone itself. Along both sides of the chamber are emerald pools, above which loom gigantic serpent statues, their fanged maws pouring rivulets of green liquid into the pools below. On the far end is a glorious serpent statue plated with green metal scales, reaching nearly to the high ceiling. This statue is missing its fangs.
In the center of its body is a glowing green emerald the size of a fist, held in place by brackets of dark metal.
In front of the statue are two mutant Serpentfolk with two heads... and multiple images of them. At their feet lie an Adamantine Greatsword.
As Robin opens the door... the 4 serpent heads hissing... he feels a little woozy...
will save:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
but he shakes off the dominate spell.
Initiative Round 1 - Bold may act
Serpentfolk green 3 images
Ansel -2hp
Robin-1hp
Ayame
Yon -1hp, -2nL
Vala -1hp, -4str
Rboud -1hp
Agriver pulls and pulls against his restraints to little effect.
"You are strong but these manacles are well made. i don't know if an ogre has the strength to pull them from the wall... Perhaps if someone could slip from the bonds it would be different..." your sense motive is definitely tingling that he is implying a bargain.
Male CG Ranger 9 | HP: 78/78| AC: 22 (15 Tch, 17 FF) | CMB: +12 CMD: 27 | F: +10, R: +13 (evasion), W: +7 | Init: +7 (+11 in urban, +9 forest) | Perception +15 (+19 in urban), S.M. +14 | Speed 30ft | CI Arrows 90/90, CLW wand: 11/15, Pearl of Power I: 3/3, Reroll 1/1, Coin 1/1 | Active conditions:
Robin grins at the casting by Ansel. "That sword belongs to a friend of mine. I do not see him here, so I will assume the worst, snakes. Say hello to you evil god for me."
Agriver listens quietly while the evil serpent creature tries to strike a bargain. His chains rattle as he crosses his arms in front of his broad chest.
"Forgive my lack of trust, the goddess has revealed the nature of your heart to me. I cannot trust the likes of you. We wait - but rest assured you shall have your chance at freedom."
With that he sinks back into his perfectly quiet somber state.
I would have thought they would be here by now. I have heard of the tracking prowess of rangers and druids... perhaps the society sent us bad ones?
Ayame, Rboud and Vala converge on the red serpentfolk... Rboud sets off a trap as the statue spits a gob of acid into Him. The serpentfolk is bitten twice and stabbed once... and barely seems affected... its two heads continue hissing...
Vala:
you notice the statues are each part of the acid trap
The hissing continues as a fireball goes off between Robin and Yon.
Robin is mostly protected while the wolves dodge it entirely.
The green serpentfolk steps forward and stabs and bites at Vala.
stab:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31 damage:1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 bite:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 damage:1d6 ⇒ 5 vala fort save:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Vala is hit twice and again poisoned by the serpentfolk...
str damage:1d2 ⇒ 1 DC19 fort save at the start of your turn or d2 str damage
Initiative Round 2 - Bold may act
Serpentfolk green 1 images, damaged
Ansel -2hp
Robin-8hp
Ayame
Yon -18hp, -2nL
Vala -12hp, -5str, poison
Rboud -4hp, acid arrow
Male NG Dwarf Wizard(Transmuter) 9 | HP:72 | AC 16 : T 16 : F 14 | CMB 3 : CMD 15 | F +8 (+2 poison, spells, abilities) : R +7 : W +10 | Init: +8 | Perc: +1 (+2 Stone), Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20 | Telekinetic Fist 8/8 | Spells 1 7/7 - PP 2/2 : 2 7/7 : 3 5/5 : 4 4/4 : 5 3/3 : SP +13| Active conditions:
Ansel shifts over so he can see one of the creatures (red) and shouts with arcane force "Galdrastyrkur spjót!" Four trails of force fly from his hammer and slam into the lizard thing!
"The Statues are part of an acid trap!" Vala announces.
Fort save:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
And takes Str dmg:1d2 ⇒ 2 two more points of strength damage.
for a total of -7 strength right now, putting her from 15 to 8
Valas grip on her rapier relaxes a moment as the poison courses through her already weak veins. She grits her teeth and goes in to strike none-the-less.
Male CG Ranger 9 | HP: 78/78| AC: 22 (15 Tch, 17 FF) | CMB: +12 CMD: 27 | F: +10, R: +13 (evasion), W: +7 | Init: +7 (+11 in urban, +9 forest) | Perception +15 (+19 in urban), S.M. +14 | Speed 30ft | CI Arrows 90/90, CLW wand: 11/15, Pearl of Power I: 3/3, Reroll 1/1, Coin 1/1 | Active conditions:
Robin puts his bow away, and walks over to the sword laying on the floor. He picks it up, and looks around quickly for the scabbard. "Agriver's been here. Gonna have to talk to him about losing his stuff."
He checks the heft of the weapon, taking a few swings. 'Not bad, but a little over the top. Just like Aggie.'
He then walks over to the corpse of the wizard. "Too bad we can't make you talk any more." He looks to Ansel,. "You got any magics that can make this corpse tell us where Aggie is?"
Getting a negative response, he kicks the corpse of the serpentfolk in the face. "He better still be alive, or I will bring you back. We killed you to fast the first time."
”I suppose you look a little banged up too, brother” CLW:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 CLW:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
”So two things, anyone figure out what these snake statues mean? And where are we going to find Agriver?”
And with that spoken Yon gets a vision of Aggy in a colossal iron suit of armor and wielding Gatling crossbows. But immediately thinks, that’s not very paladin like and shrugs it off.
Male NG Dwarf Wizard(Transmuter) 9 | HP:72 | AC 16 : T 16 : F 14 | CMB 3 : CMD 15 | F +8 (+2 poison, spells, abilities) : R +7 : W +10 | Init: +8 | Perc: +1 (+2 Stone), Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20 | Telekinetic Fist 8/8 | Spells 1 7/7 - PP 2/2 : 2 7/7 : 3 5/5 : 4 4/4 : 5 3/3 : SP +13| Active conditions:
"Hm, thanks." Ansel nods to Yon. He begins scratching his chin at the appearance of Agriver's sword. Looking to Vala, he doesn't like what he sees there either. "Vala, you almost look like death. Are you sure you're ok? Can I carry anything for you?"
Of course, the dwarf takes to the statues, architecture, and other details to the room. Detect Magic Kn(Religion):1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 Sculpture:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Ansel will be thorough with these statues. Didn't want to roll 8 knowledges at you, but he'd so peruse dungeoneering, history, arcana, nature, and planes. Can roll if applicable.
Robin collects the loot while Yon heals the party. Vala successfully disables the trap.
Robin finds a +2 dagger, a necklace of adaptation, some topax gems and an unholy symbol.
Ansel examines the room and becomes mildly worried. This is a grand temple to Ydersius. The serpentfolk is wearing one of his unholy symbols. the detect magic spell discovers an Unhallow spell on the alter.
The main statue is missing two of its fangs. Ansel's sculpture knowledge recognized that the party has already found one of the stone fangs on the previous level.
25 feet up the statue, in the serpent's mouth appears to be a giant Emerald.
New Quest: When they find the giant gemstone, the PCs gain
the Green Gem quest.
Male NG Dwarf Wizard(Transmuter) 9 | HP:72 | AC 16 : T 16 : F 14 | CMB 3 : CMD 15 | F +8 (+2 poison, spells, abilities) : R +7 : W +10 | Init: +8 | Perc: +1 (+2 Stone), Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20 | Telekinetic Fist 8/8 | Spells 1 7/7 - PP 2/2 : 2 7/7 : 3 5/5 : 4 4/4 : 5 3/3 : SP +13| Active conditions:
Is there another spell affixed to the Unhallowed site? Spellcraft, perhaps?:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Ansel relays all the information. "We have to come back here one we get Agriver. He'd love it. Keep an eye out for the second fang, a'believe there'll is more to this statue once we make it whole."
The dwarf looks more than a little sad, "Onward then?"
Male CG Ranger 9 | HP: 78/78| AC: 22 (15 Tch, 17 FF) | CMB: +12 CMD: 27 | F: +10, R: +13 (evasion), W: +7 | Init: +7 (+11 in urban, +9 forest) | Perception +15 (+19 in urban), S.M. +14 | Speed 30ft | CI Arrows 90/90, CLW wand: 11/15, Pearl of Power I: 3/3, Reroll 1/1, Coin 1/1 | Active conditions:
"Yeah," says Robin, "Still gotta find Agriver."
Robin suggests that Vala take the necklace and the dagger, at least for now. She seems to have a problem with poison.
"Vala, maybe you should stay back for a bit?" he suggests, seeing the greying tone of her skin. He then moves up with Ayame to check the door out.
perception:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31
Vala easily unlocks the golden double doors and disables the trap.
The party exits and finds a single serpentfolk to the right that they easily dispatch. The hallway leads back to the steam room. They turn around and go around a corner to find a couple doors and a large serpent statue.
you have succumbed to Dominate Person.
Once you have given a dominated creature a command, it continues to attempt to carry out that command to the exclusion of all other activities except those necessary for day-to-day survival (such as sleeping, eating, and so forth). Because of this limited range of activity, a Sense Motive check against DC 15 (rather than DC 25) can determine that the subject’s behavior is being influenced by an enchantment effect (see the Sense Motive skill description).
Changing your orders or giving a dominated creature a new command is a move action.
In your mind you receive your orders... "Do not reveal my true identity... Defend me from unprovoked attacks."
@ Ansel Vala takes her pack and begrudgingly hands it to Ansel, stepping a little lighter without the extra weight on her shoulders in her weakened state.
Getting to the door Vala grabs what she needs from her pack and attempts to unlock the door.
Disable device:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
And just keeps trying if she fails.
Disable device:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36 Disable device:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 31 Disable device:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
The party opens the door...
This large chamber has a viewing gallery on the west end and a dirt-floored pit on the east end, with manacles attached to the wall. Both ends have doors leading south, but the door in the pit has no handle or keyhole.
Agriver's armor and other equipment are on the table. Chained to the walls in the pit are two humans, an exhausted and drowsy looking Agriver, and a filthy ragged woman who appears to have been tortured. As you enter.. She looks up and calls,“Help us, please! The serpentfolk are going to kill us!”
Agriver looks up wearily at the others his hair slick with sweat and face covered in grime. ”You made it…. By the gods..“ His face changes composure completely and he then blurts out,. “This one is under my protection – no harm is to come to her, any attempts will have to go through me.”
With that the paladin slumps again and his face relaxes.
Male CG Ranger 9 | HP: 78/78| AC: 22 (15 Tch, 17 FF) | CMB: +12 CMD: 27 | F: +10, R: +13 (evasion), W: +7 | Init: +7 (+11 in urban, +9 forest) | Perception +15 (+19 in urban), S.M. +14 | Speed 30ft | CI Arrows 90/90, CLW wand: 11/15, Pearl of Power I: 3/3, Reroll 1/1, Coin 1/1 | Active conditions:
"Which serpentfolk. I think we've killed most of them already." says Robin, trying hard not to show relief that Aggie was still alive. "I see you've managed to find a girlfriend, Agriver. 'Bout time."
Robin winks at the paladin... amazed that he could look so beat up after such a short time. As he is surveying, and deciding how to deal with the rats while putting his falchion away....
The she-wolf looks to her brother, indicating that he should follow, to save their pack-mates. She lithely jumps down in the pit, and efficiently puts down the rats before heading over to sniff at Agriver and his friend.
Male NG Dwarf Wizard(Transmuter) 9 | HP:72 | AC 16 : T 16 : F 14 | CMB 3 : CMD 15 | F +8 (+2 poison, spells, abilities) : R +7 : W +10 | Init: +8 | Perc: +1 (+2 Stone), Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20 | Telekinetic Fist 8/8 | Spells 1 7/7 - PP 2/2 : 2 7/7 : 3 5/5 : 4 4/4 : 5 3/3 : SP +13| Active conditions:
Ansel enters cautiously, "Glad yer safe. What's your name Miss? What brought you down here?" he asks while inspecting the items on the table.
Detect Magic
