NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
It can do things to us based on what we do to it, I think.
"I gambled that the holy energy would protect me," Pavo says. He then raises his eyebrows appreciatively following John's cantrip, "That looked like it hurt it. Do that again!"
Quint's projectile hits the creature, but the bullets flatten on impact.
Yelek slices a piece of it off.
An eerie green light illuminates over the polyp's body and it's wounds begin to heal.
Necrotic Polyp (-39)
At this point, I feel it's safe to assume no one is going to physically touch the entity with anything aside from a weapon of some kind. The only issue here is expendables (Quint's bullets, Pavo's wand charges, Egg's arrows) Eventually you guys will be able to beat it to a pulp.
If we assume no one fumbles and average damage each attack...it would take you 7 rounds to kill it with all of you attacking the same way you did this round.
If Pavo, Egg, Quint are ok with counting off 7 charges - we'll assume it's dead.
Or I could just shoot it until dead, my resources are unlimited with that spell. But I expect it would take a lot longer and the thing might even be able to heal the small (even doubled) damage I do. So since I don't have a resource to lose, I'll abstain from this decision but will still shoot it with acid boogers until it dies or I pass out from blood loss...
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
Seeing that Yelek was not adversely affected by his sword blow, Pavo takes up his bardiche and slashes away from a short distance.
Bullets being expensive and really Quint's only means of damage he'd stop after the third shot, trusting that his allies could finish the crazy undead blob off.
After firing three mostly ineffectual rounds at the hideous undead mass..Quint pulls back and watches in fascination as his companions continue to strike at the evil thing.
Quint watches as his companions easily hack, slash, and lob things at the mass. The polyp continually tries healing itself, but after a while, it becomes clear the combined efforts of the group outweigh it's capabilities. Screaming in pain and emitting a loud vibrating sound, it seems to deflate. A rancid stench worse than any you've thus far encountered in this place fills the room.
The door is surprisingly easy to open. Beyond is a narrow set of steep stairs descending into darkness. Descending into the black, you travel several dozen feet before the stairs end in a solid stone door carved to resemble an immense scowling face.
Shimmering letters appear before you that read, "Beyond this door, exceeds the parameters of this adventure"
Before anyone heads anywhere, John pipes up after the undead monstrosity spews its last 'breath'. "Hey Pavo, please please please heal me with my wand. I'm not feeling very good at all and I think these bites might get infected."
John will keep asking for healing until his hit points are maxed (he needs 14).
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
He only has to ask once. ;)
Pavo pulls John's wand from his belt and activates it, channeling restorative energy into the man. "Those are some nasty bites. And you accused me of glory seeking?" he asks rhetorically with a friendly smile.
Later...
Noting the suspicious runes on the door, Pavo makes a suggestion. "Maybe we ought to make a map of this place and notes about what we've seen for future forays here."
John replies with a smile as his wounds start closing up, "maaaybe..."
Later shortly after Pavo speaks.
John digs through his scroll box and pulls out several of the notes they got recently, "does anyone have a writing implement and maybe better paper? I'm afraid these notes might fall apart if we scrawl a map on the back... plus I'm low on blood and that is the only medium I have at the moment."
Note to self... buy paper and ink to make notes...
And shortly after later.
"That is not a bad plan Pavo, I don't think the rubble filled doorway will walk away, but let's not waste too much time. We only have a few days and digging might take a while."
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
"Not I, unless you want me to carve it into the block of soap I carry to wash off slime," he says with regret. "We'll will have to compose the notes from memory and give the Captain an oral report. Oh, unless you want me to carve it on someone's back. I hear that method is popular with pirates."
Quint walks over to John and hands him 3 pieces of parchment and a bottle of black ink. At least I'm useful for something on this mission Quint says dejected and walks away.
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
"Nonsense. You've been quite valuable, Quint," Pavo says in an effort to cheer the gunslinger.
Turning his attention back to John, "Make sure you mention the cannibals and that demon-hag carving. I'm sure someone in the Dark Archive would like to know about this necromantic mound of flesh, even if we deconstructed it."
With a beaming smile John thanks Quint, "you may not recognize it now my friend, but being here trying is worth more than any number of 'kills' or 'successes'. We succeed or fail together so do not put the burden on yourself alone. Now see if you can help me draw this map."
John begins drawing a map of where they have been so far, putting in notes about anything seen in specific locations, including secret doors.
Yelek scowls at the shimmering letters and turns back:"Thisss one thinksss it'sss the proverbial writing on the wall..." he hisses softly as he exits the secret room.
He then turns to the others:"Thisss one will need to asssk for healing. The undeadsss we faced managed to wound thisss one sssomehow and it thinkssss there could be more of them lurking in the ssshadows of thisss place..."
I'm sorry I didn't invest in a wand of CLW yet, I can only ask for healing for now. As for the next destination I suggest we check out the closed door first and then we deal with the wall
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
"Of course," Pavo says before tending to the nagaji.
Despte himself Quint finds himself cheered by John and Pavo's words. A few moments later Quint is leaning over John's shoulder. No the trapped idle was positioned here...ah yes...ok yeah you're right. The illustration you doodled in the margin is marvelous! Did you have any formal training?aid another craft map:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
"You're welcome," Pavo says with a smile. "And Pavo is fine. My House would probably prefer it if everyone forgot where I came from anyhow." He adds a self-depreciating chuckle.
This large chamber has a relatively low ceiling. The far southwest wall is set at an angle, and against the center of the wall sits a heap of bones and skulls resembling a large makeshift throne. To the left of the throne sits an oak and brass sea chest, carved with images of sea serpents chasing their own tails.
A humanoid sits on the throne in front of two bowing festrogs. His pallid flesh is stretched tightly over his starved frame. Looking up as Yelek kicks open the door, his face contorts into a sick looking smile.
"Ah visitors!" calls out the creature. "What can I do for you this day? I suspect you have been hassling my servants, but that may be forgiven. Step forth and speak before my court! You may refer to me as Highness or Lord."
The two festrogs turn to you, their salivating maws and eyes stare straight through your soul as a rabid dog looking upon a steak.
K (Religion) DC 12:
This is a Ghast: Undead Traits
DC 17 to look at next spoiler
Spoiler:
Specail Abilities:
Paralysis --> on any successful hit, victim needs Fort save vs paralysis for 1d4+1 round. (can affect Elves)
Disease: On successful bite, victim needs Fort save vs Ghoul Fever
Any within 10ft of it are affected by its stench extraordinary ability - Fort save vs Sickened
Any addition 5 you beat the DC ask a question
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
Knowledge (Religion):1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Pavo concentrates a moment on the guant king before them, expecting to confirm his assumption that this creature must be dealt with in a permanent manner.
Quint moves quietly into the room to support his new friend Yelek. When he gets to the corner he readies an action to shoot the festrog on his right should it attack or even move closer to himself or Yelek. As he squeezes past Yelek he speaks to the undead leader, My Lord, we are but pilgrims to come here and observe your greatness. We didn't mean to engage your servants however, they stood in the way, to our ultimate goal of, basking in your presence and sharing in the glory of your power. Quint bows slightly to the undead creature; gun still ready to come up and shoot, at a moments notice. We have come to honor and serve, the master of the Orb of Stars. We will be his eternal servants, whether in life or death; if he can prove his mastery, of the orb of stars! Quint does his best to emulate a fanatical zeal in speech.
I believe our search is finally over, only one so powerful as yourself could be in possession of such an artifact! Show us the orb and we will bend a knee to you now! Quint does his best to control the sweat that wants to drip from his forehead. Please work...please work!bluff:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
"Ah, so nice to see respectable intelligence." he remarks. With but a wave to the prostrate festrogs before him, he continues. "It's been so long since I've had the pleasure of good company. These obey my biding, but they're not much in the way of conversation."
Frowning a bit, he adds "As for the orb, I don't believe I'll be showing it to you. Trust me, I have it in a safe place. I'm sure you understand, one doesn't just give away all his secrets on the first date. Oh, and in lieu of bended knee, I will accept a voluntary sacrifice."
Sizing up you and your companions, he shrugs. "You know, I'm feeling generous. You can choose amongst yourselves which of you will be given in my honor. The rest will be granted passage away from my court, unharmed....if they wish or you could stay and join my council."
The ghast's eyes seem to linger on Yelek. A plump, rotted tongue flickers out and retracts over his lips. "I must admit, I didn't realize my renown was so it'd breached these walls."
"Why aree we ssstill talking with thisss thing exactly? Let'sss get out of here and sssee how itsss hignessss likesss it whhewn it dissscoversss theresss no more dead flesssh to eat from..." so saying Yelek motions for the others to leave the "court room". It's clear there will be no parley with the creature since it asked the pathfinder to give up on one of their number to feed it and its minions!
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
"No sacrifice but your own," Pavo says with divine conviction as he makes a sudden charge to decapitate the nearest festrog.
Actions:
Treating this as only a surprise round's worth of action:
Swift: Smite Evil @ Ghast
Standard: Charge 10 ft @ closest Festrog
You could at least pretend these combats are difficult... ;-)
Pavo charges forward and cuts down another of the man's minions.
Prepared Action Goes off
The other salivating beast charges forward. Pavo's longer reach striking him down midstride.
From the throne, an exasperated cry rings out "Really?! Really guys?!"
Pavo, 1 Fort Save DC11
Round1: Order Egg
Pavo
Yelek
Ghast
Quint
John
Egg/Pavo/Yelek up---> I suspect this will be quick...Any that get within 10ft of the remaining ghast needs a Fort save vs Sickened DC 15
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
Pavo steps forward, girding himself against the foul stench surrounding the so-called king. He swings his long-bladed pole-arm at the ghast in a powerful arc.
The arrow sales through the air and impales the undead through the eye. He proceeds to yank it out and set his sights on the paladin approaching his through, but before he can react, Pavo reaches out and removes his head from his body.
A single finger on both hands raise up, as the exasperated face sales across the room.
Combat Over
Inspect the chest beside the throne:
An inscription on the lid reads "I leave you this as wages for your loyal service from now to eternity, my ambitious traitor—S.E.”
Inside the chest, you find a mound of silver pieces (10000 silver)
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
"So ends the reign of King-- King--" Pavo looks over at the head rolling across the floor. "Did we ever get his name?"
He turns back to the others. "No matter. This evil has been destroyed, and no more of the dead will rise as ghouls. It should be safe to excavate the tunnel, now."
LOL
I'm sure this is how it goes whenever there's a paladin.
In case you are curious, for storyline stuffs...this was Rajhan-Vol who served as Sempet Sevenfingers’s bosun for a short time. He tried to mutiny and Sevenfingers killed his crew and tortured him. Finally he was killed and left atop the recently planted necrotic polyp you killed
For digging out the room, I will need 6 survival checsk per person, unless someone is a dwarf or has a thematically appropriate profession check to reduce the time required. It takes you 6hrs with the digging tools supplied
John drank a bottle of whiskey with a dwarf, does that count?
While he takes a short break, John feels a little ill. Remembering the bites he shuffles through his gear. Finding what he wants, he slams back a vile vial of milky liquid.
Drinking antiplague, lets me take a second save today vs any diseases I'm infected with. I don't know if I need multiple rolls or not at this point.
Fort Save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
As they pull the last few bricks out, John steps back and uses his wand of Mage Armor again.
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
Oops, I lied....it's 6 con checks. Reading comprehension anyone? /sigh... John and Pavo still failed at least 1 of the DCs after readjusting their modifiers
John and Pavo are fatigued for 10 minutes
Removing the final stone, John downs his concoction, feeling a little better, though not 100% yet. Before you is a small chamber that reeks of filth and rotten meat. A heap of coins and other valuables lies piled in the middle of the room. The largest item in the pile is a gem-studded copper sphere. Though completely motionless, the light on the sphere seems to flicker and fade like a desert mirage.
Quint rolls up his sleeves and sets about helping his friends dig out the passage..
con check:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 con check:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15 con check:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 con check:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 con check:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17 con check:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
exhausted, quint pants as he wipes his brow and gazes at the treasure within the little chamber. He un-holsters his gun as he sets down his shovel. Shall we collect what we've come for and go? John is the sphere on top detect as magic? Is it what we are seeking? John wrikles his nose at the disgusting smell and remains alert for enemies perception:1d20 ⇒ 15.
Peering at the horde from the other room, John notices two auras. Identifying the first as a Horn of Fog, he turns to focus on the orb. Quickly diverting his gaze, he admits it's magical...but too powerful for him to determine.
You don't hear anything coming from the smaller room ahead.
John, Pavo, Quint are Fatigued
John Id:
Spellcraft:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Fatigued:
A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.
Wiping his brow John scans the room. He starts going into an explanation about the horn of fog and then looks over at the orb, "ouch! That is very bright!" He averts his gaze and suggests that is probably what they are looking for.
NG Male Tiefling Rogue 6 | HP 52/68 | AC 23 (24) | F +12 R +14 W +14 | Perc +14 (low-light) | Stealth +14 | 25 ft | Hero 1/3 | Active Conditions: Deny Advantage (6th), Malevolence 2
"I'll check, but be prepared for me to be overwhelmed. I think we're closer to that hag statue," Pavo says as he enters the room.
Assuming nothing eats him, falls on him, or blows up, he'll Detect Evil.
Good news - the wall is thick enough to prevent the statue from overwhelming you...the bad news...
Pavo begins scanning the area for the underlying evil they keep finding in this tomb. Stepping into the room, he catches a glimpse from the corner of his eye as and undead beast leaps for his throat. The undead ghouls teeth scrap against the mans armor, but fail to pierce it.
Regrouping, the ghoul lashes out at the paladin again, before he can react. Though the undead's teeth miss their mark, its sharp claws manage to squeeze between the mans armor plates.
Ghoul
Egg
Pavo (-10) Need 2 Fort vs 5rnd paralysis
John
Yelek
Quint
Combat Start - All PCs up --> Keep in mind, only Pavo can see the undead at the moment. Line of sight blocked by the wall from all not in the small room
