GM RePete's Master of the Fallen Fortress: GD VI (Inactive)

Game Master RePete

Haven't found any key yet
Ridley Disable Take 20: 20 + 6 + 2 = 28

Ridley tries the door and finds it remains locked. Grunting, he sets up to try again. Taking his time, he fiddles with the lock. After a few minutes he feels the tumbler fall into place.

As the door swings open with a loud CrrrrK, you spy two stone altars, one black and the other white placed at either end of the large chamber. The massive room takes up two wings of this level of the tower. The crumbling remains of wooden benches sag in front of each alter beneath rotting ceiling tapestries. Carved symbols and writings snake along the walls. The burnt corpses of two troglodytes lie on the floor in the center of the room.

Suddenly two piles of bones burst into flames as they stand and move towards you.
Rowan - you don't have an angle to shoot at either from the stairwell

Round 1:
Order

Eoshli
Ridley
Izabelle
Flaming Enemies
Brynn
Richelle
Rowan
Rogna

Map Updated - Eoshli/Ridley/Izabelle up

"I don't know that my powers can affect the dead," the elf says softly as the burning bones assemble themselves. "I do have a spell that could enhance one of our fighters' size and strength. Brynn, are you interested?"

Delay Action

Kn Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

These are burning Skeletons! Um... they're already on fire. I don't think my bombs will do much to them... go get em boys!

Delay as well

Izabelle grits her teeth in frustration. If Rögna attacks them he'll get burned, and he's been pretty beat up already...

"Rögna won't be much help here, but I can assist another one of you instead!"

I too would like to delay my action if possible, and wait for an opportunity to use Aid Another with someone who can safely attack.

Unsure of how to handle the burning corpses, Eoshli, Ridley, and Izabelle hold back. Each with their own reasons, they try to determine the best course of action to combat this new threat.

"Rog...rug..aaaa" groans the skeletons as they approach the open door. The first reaches the opening and Slashes at Ridley with a chipped blade. Though it's wild swing misses.

Scimitar vs Ridley: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Ridley - Unless something changes before then, at the start of your turn you take 1d6 Fire damage being adjacent to it. Rest are protected by the hard corner

Round 1:
Order

Eoshli (Delay)
Ridley (Delay)
Izabelle (Delay)
Flaming Enemies
Brynn
Richelle
Rowan
Rogna

Brynn/Richelle/Rowan/Rogna up. Those in Delay - Feel free to pop out if you see something worthy and I can adjust your initiative accordingly

Richelle holds her action until she can get some room to line up her blast. ”We might need to go back down the stairs and regroup,” she suggests to the others.

Knowledge (Religion) to identify: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"Hmm. Guess they're skeletons that are on fire?"

Rowan pulls out a blunt arrow and takes a shot at the one in the doorway.

Composite Longbow, <= 30', Cover: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 5 - 4 = 21
Damage?: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 4 = 19
Crit Damage?: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8

Ridley will drop back in. Realizing that he is quite in the way of anyone wanting to fight the skeletons, but not wanting to allow the skeletons into the stairwell, Ridley will call out

Um, if any of you want to come stand here and hit this thing for me, I'd appreciate it!

Then he will ready an action to take a 5-foot step back and to the right if someone tells him they want to go hit the skeleton.

Since I dropped back in, do I take the damage now, or not until my next turn? Either way is fine, just unsure

You would take the damage now and you place in initiative would change
Ridley Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

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Rögna moves down the stairs and Izabelle takes his place, preparing to Aid the next person to attack.

Ready Action Aid Another, triggering when they start their attack action.

"Flaming Skeletons? Hell no!" Brynn backs away to the top of the stairs, allowing someone braver than he to take the brunt of the attack.

He's a magician that likes to touch things that he attacks to cast spells and swing at the same time..... Attacking something on fire, well, wouldn't be in his best interest...."

Eòshli quickly scans the room and her companions, eyes thoughtful. "Okay, if everyone but Richelle and Rögna move down the stairs we should have some room to work. Shepard of the Dead, with your permission I'll use my magic to enlarge you, increasing your strength and reach. Between you and Richelle's magic we should be able to smash them."

Rögna looks at the Flaming Skeletons, his face hidden behind his mask. "It may be our only option, friend Eòshli. If you believe your magic can assist me, I will trust you."

Long as there's room for Enlarge, I'm game. Also just a reminder Mage Armor lasts an hour so Rögna is currently AC19. Tonight I plan on reformatting my profile to have room for current effects.

Rowan takes aim over his companions and releases an arrow. Connecting with the engulfed creature, a shriek emanates that shakes the very soul as it explodes in a firey blast.

AoE Fire - Hard Corner protects all but Ridley: 1d6 ⇒ 2

The rest of the party tries working on a play, coming up with a couple options as Ridley and Izabelle prepare to assist in their own ways.

The remaining Skeleton steps up to the open doorway, where the skeletal remains of his companion lay splattered about and swings at Ridley. As with the previous creature, this one can't quite get the angle of the doorway right.

Broken Scimitar: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Round 2:
Order

Flaming Enemies
Eoshli (Delay)
Brynn
Richelle
Rowan
Ridley (Readied) (-3)
Rogna
Izabelle (Readied)

1 skeleton down ---> All PCs up

Richelle readies an action to blast the skeleton if it enters through the doorway.

Rowan takes a shot (blunt arrow) at the second skeleton.

Composite Longbow, <= 30', Cover: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 4 = 14
Damage?: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Ridley Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

The group continues trying to decide how to handle the opponent while Rowan fires another arrow. This one deflects off the abominations clavicle. Showing Natural AC - Not DR Almost

Ridley, tired of getting burned repeatedly, shuts the door and steps to the side.

Round 3:
Order

Flaming Enemy
Eoshli (Delay)
Brynn (Delay)
Richelle (Readied)
Rowan
Ridley (Readied) (-6)
Rogna
Izabelle (Readied)

PCs Up --> Rowan, you missed by 1

Reminder: Door is closed at the moment

Busy now, will post Rowan's move later, but could someone seriously just hit this thing. They can't possibly be that tough.

Seriously, I just didn't want to move and let it get in and burn everybody. I readied to move if anyone wants to step up. We killed 1 already. Maybe everyone with range weapons just ready to shoot, then I'll open the door and everyone can hit it at once?

I'm fine with that plan

"Ok, so Ridley, you open the door and we all shoot it?"

Rowan will ready an attack to shoot the skeleton after the door is open (presumably we can arrange things such that nobody is actually standing in the way, which should help avoid cover penalties).

"Good plan! I'm ready...open that door!"

The mind mate blasts away when the door opens.

RTA 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Izabelle and Rögna nod in agreement, posting near the door.

After their shots resolve, I'd like to ready an action to first Aid Another at 1d20-2 from Izabelle, then Rögna moves and attacks at 1d20+3(+8 if Aided), 1d8+6 damage. All of that is assuming if the Skeleton survives.

With impressive speed Ridley yanks the door wide open and leaps to the side. Rowan launches an arrow through the portal as Richelle convinces some of the rubble to join the fight.

Both projectiles find their mark with a 'KaBOOM' as the foe explodes into a firy inferno.

Combat Over
Damage Recap
Ridley -6

Tentatively entering the room, you find there are no further protectors here. Taking a breath of relief you spy several banners displaying two-toned masks. Several small piles of silver rest of both alters, totaling 100g along with two silver holy symbols. A scroll also rests one each alter.

As you scour the room, Ridley and Rowan notice one of the banners has a breezing come from behind it...through the wall. On further inspection, it seems quite obvious to the two a door is hidden here, though it seems locked. Taking his time, Ridley manages to unlock it without incident. There do not appear to be any other doors in this spacious room aside from the one to the stairwell.

Finish up anything you wish to here, like healing Ridley. When ready, look at the next spoiler.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Eoshli glances at the scroll but quickly loses interest, instead turning her attention to the discovery of the secret door.

First lots of dice rolling!

healing from wand(2 charges used): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Kn Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
kn nature: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Ah, that burns. Ouch ouch ouch. Maybe next time one of you stand in front of the big burning skeletons? I'm not cut out for that kind of work... oooh hey whats that...

Ridley walks over to the altars and examines them.

These altars are dedicated to Nethys. Maybe we'll find some fun magic items in this fortress.

Picking up the scrolls, he takes a few moments to examine each one.

Bah, whoever wrote this scroll was drunk. It's illegible! This second one is a scroll of shield though. Wonder what other sort of things...

Ridley suddenly stops talking and walks swiftly over to one of the banners, pulling it back with a dramatic flourish.

Aha! Our way forward presents itself! Let me see here... this shouldn't be any problem...

He once again pulls out his thieve's tools and sets to unlocking the door. The whole time, he speaks with a sense of frenetic urgency for no discernible reason, and as he moves about the room ignoring the rest of the party, you are unsure of if he is speaking mainly to himself or addressing the rest of the party. After popping the door open, he takes two steps through before turning to look at the rest of the group.

Well, you guys coming? Or do I have to clear the rest of these ruins myself? Get the lead out, there's rooms to explore! What's that smell... smells familiar... ammonia maybe? But what could be making that smell...

"Fine, I will follow you." Brynn grips his weapon all the tighter, but does follow Ridley.

Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Ikirit pokes his out of the Eoshli's pack, sniffing the air and hissing. Pausing, Eoshli glances at the little dinosaur and sniffs the air herself, cocking her head thoughtfully. "Interesting," she says, holding up a hand for the others to pause. "Smells like...[GM exposition]"

Ridley, Eoshli, and the familiar immediately realize between the smell and the sight on the ceiling, they are dealing with a bat swarm. The swarm takes flight at the sight of you, but are not quick enough to surprise your group.

Round 1:
Order:

Eoshli
Ridley
Izabelle
Rowan
Swarm
Brynn
Richelle
Rogna

Eoshli, Ridley, Isabelle, Rowan up. I predict this going quickly. :-)

Bats? That's more like it!

Ridley will draw and toss a bomb, then move back and make space.

touch attack, pbs: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 7

If I miss, it is 6 damage with a dc 16 reflex save for half.

I'll toss at one of the back two squares so if I miss it can't scatter and hit Brynn.

Izabelle moves closer to the door, then takes a low defensive stance, ducking so it will be harder for the bats to swarm her.

Total Defense, AC+4

Rowan is still investigating the altar when the bats attack, but like Izabelle takes a defensive stance, realizing that Ridley's bombs are much more well suited to handling something like a swarm.

Total Defense, AC+4

Here's hoping the site can stay up long enough to finish this...

Ridley lobs a bomb at the swarm, hoping to avoid hurting his companions. Though his aim is off, the resulting explosions manages to dissipate the swarm. Meticulously searching the room you find a flask of a translucent fluid.

Combat Over

Regrouping at the stairs, you head upwards again. Coming to yet another closed door, you listen from the stairwell.

Rowan whispers "There's something in there, I just heard it step in a puddle. Nothing to do but open it I suppose, is everyone ready?".

At this point Rowan draws a fresh arrow and waits for someone to open the door.

perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

"Let me see that flask."

Spellcraft take 10 + 7

"Someone else can use it. This is a potion of Cure Light Wounds."

Ok, I'm on vacation, see you all Tuesday. Bot as needed.

Izabelle pulls the door open, expecting a fight. Though as the door swings wide, you find crude bunks lining the walls and the stench of troglodytes assail your nostrils. The rooms appears vacant. Stepping into the room, and finding nothing of interest saved two closed doors, you hear the soft dripping sound of water coming from the north. Cautiously setting up again, Isabelle pulls the door open and steps back.

Cracks in the walls and ceiling of this chamber have allowed rainwater to collect here, flooding the room and giving rise to a profusion of mold and fungus along the walls and ceiling. Standing in the center of the room appears to be a standard frog, though it has grown to truly monstrous size.

Round 1:
Eoshli
Rowan
Rogna
Brynn
Izabelle
Richelle
Frog
Ridley

Combat Starting - Eoshli, Rowan, Rogna, Brynn, Isabelle, Richelle Up: Map Updated

Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Does it have an especially high CMB or other grappling advantages?

"Be wary, a frog that size can snatch prey with its tongue from a frightful distance," the elf warns, standing on her tiptoes to get a look at the creature over the heads of her companions. "If their tongue grabs hold they try to pull you in to devour. Best to fight it from afar, perhaps." Glowering at the animal, Eoshli feels her power gather.

Evil Eye on the frog, Will14 or -2 to AC

@Eoshli --> CMB is boosted for grapple to +7

As soon as there's a clear line of sight to the frog Rowan fires a cold iron arrow at it:

Composite Longbow, <= 30': 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage?: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Richelle moves to get line of sight so she could blast away at the frog.

RTA 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Possible crit RTA 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

While their companions decide how to proceed Rowan launches an arrow through the amphibians eye. With a loud croak of annoyance, it begins to move towards the group.

Richelle imagines a pile of rubble stopping the creature in its tracks and finds her desires may have been...overbearing. An rather large beam from the roof soars across the room and explodes as it connects with the frog, dropping it in it's tracks.

Searching the flooded room you locale a jade statue buried under some rubble. Checking the door on the far side of the room,you encounter an empty storeroom. Backtracking to the opposing closed door, you hear the sounds of crackling flames on the opposite side.

Will continue through the door tomorrow

Rowan will use his Door Sight ability on the next door before we proceed.

"Hmm. You don't find a giant frog like this just lying around in a tower. Someone was keeping it as a pet, I don't even want to think about what they're feeding it..."

Rowan, you see a single Troglodyte standing near a smoking brazier in the center of the room. He holds a javelin in his hand. A few knives, pokers, and other metal implements lie atop a rusty iron box

Rowan quietly explains this to his companions, then pulls out an arrow and tries to get a clear shot at the Troglodyte once the door opens.

Staying near the back, Brynn keeps himself ready to act as needed, and to support the rear flank from any potential attackers once the next door is opened.

Seeing the frog, Ridley begins shuffling around in his pack, getting a bomb ready to throw. He apparently has trouble finding the components he need, as evidenced by some light swearing under his breath. Mean while, Rowan and Richelle just kill the thing. Ridley finally finds what he needs, and looks up, bomb in hand. He rears back to chuck it,
then notices the frog is dead.

Hrmm. Well done fellows. He never knew what his him! Ever onwards my faitful companions!

Ridley will also ready an action to toss a bomb at the poor unsuspecting troglodyte when someone opens the door. (Maybe get the eidolon to do it?

Once Rowan and Ridley are ready, Rogna reaches forward and yanks the door wide open. The creature within turns to you with a start.

Readied/Surprise:
Rowan, Ridley

Round 1:
Order:

Eoshli
Rowan
Ridley
Richelle
Brynn
Troglodyte
Izabelle
Rogna

Rowan, Riddley - Go for Prepared; Round 1 Eoshli/Rowan/Ridley/Richelle/Brynn Up as well

Reminder: Any that get within 30ft of the creature have to make a Fort save DC 13 vs Sickened - Rogna is immune

Knowing how much more deadly other members of the team are, Brynn gets in the room in a support position ready to assist as needed, or even flank. But, he doesn't get in the way of the more powerful members.

Rowan takes his readied shot:

Composite Longbow, <= 30': 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Damage?: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

But sadly misses.

Range Touch Attack, 1 range increment: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 2 = 10
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
scatter if miss: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Range Touch Attack, PBS, sickened: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 - 2 = 8
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
scatter if miss: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Both bombs will hit just the troglodyte if they miss. They will do 6 points of fire damage, DC16 for half

Ridley tosses a bomb pair of bombs into the room while advancing forward. As he walks forward he begins to retch at the foul stench.