GM-Sethran's Tower of the Ironwood Watch (Low) (Inactive)

Game Master Sethran

Well, phooey." Wembly exclaims as Iso returns from the roof with the bad news.

Where was that other entrance? In the broken tower to the south? Should we try that? Did it look too unsafe? Were there monsters in there?

Wembly will move to the south a bit just to see if anything emerges if/when the impending door bashing may start.

Kelson readies his sword. Maybe the other door will go easier he says to Wembly

Deciding to leave the work of art alone, the Pathfinders find themselves moving around the strangely built tower and into the ruins to the south of the building. The light of the sun shines through the crumbled walls here allowing you to see freely, though it is much dimmer further in

What at first looked like a cave reveals itself as the foundation of an ancient building. Crumbling stone walls, their blocks blanketed in moisture trails and weeds, slowly give way to the soil of the surrounding plains. The ceiling is partially open to the sky, beneath which shards of fallen stone litter compete for space with small mushrooms and other fungi that grow out of the spiderweb pattern of cracks in the floor. Against the chamber's western wall, the remains of a door made from petrified wood lies open, barely clinging to the door frame with nearly disintegrated hinges.

There seems to be little of interest left in this chamber.

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

"Iso sees a bootprint. A scrawny one. Maybe elves are here ahead of us." says the bluntly spoken barbarian.

He tosses his ioun torch into the air around his head and goes to inspect the door.

Perception for traps, ambushes and threats: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Antonella just nods at Iso’s comment, trying to remain stealthy.

She follows the big man into the next room on alert for traps and threats. At the last moment, she gives the barbarian another strength surge.

“May the Master share His Strength with you, Iso Soturi.”

+1 to Iso’s first strength-based attack roll, if combat is initiated very quickly

Take 10 Stealth: 10 + 2 = 12

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Wembly, after seeing the single boot track, checks for other tracks or creatures.

Antonella, do you suspect anyone still lives here?

The paladin’s features are grim.

She nods once to her friend and says a single word. “Drow.”

Wembly shudders at the word.

"Iso is very good at Drowing. Iso is especially good at drowing birds."

He demonstrates his skill by tracking a bird in the dust with his boot.

craft(dust): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (10) - 1 = 9

"Hmmm, perhaps this is from one of Shin'Rakorath I had heard may have been in the area. I know little about them though, and what their intentions may be." Jorah also focuses his mind around the room, looking for any magical emmanations.

Kelson looks around

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

"I don't think drow have good intentions"

Just a Note: The rooms from now on are at least Dim Light. I am sure you can deal with it mostly, but just so you are aware.

Preparations complete, you move on through the single doorway and into a large chamber. Stone walls stretch between three rounded turrets to form a vaguely triangular central room. Long forgotten elven heroes bearing swords and hunting hawks stand proudly immortalized as marble statues, silently guarding the shadowed alcoves between the towers. A damp, earthy smell rises from the carpet of moss and small fungi that covers the floor. As you enter and gawk, a voice rings out from both statues in unison.

Immediately after the magic voice rings out, there is a burst of energy as a force field covers the chamber. For those of you who meddle in the magical arts you feel your inner knowledge harder to access. Simultaneously, there is a puff of sand launched from the Statues, suddenly Antonella feels sleepy. Fortunately for the Crusader, her will is stronger than most and she fights off the sudden need to sleep

Will: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22

You now have one rounds worth of actions. You can hear something approaching, but due to the make-up of the ancient tower, you can’t be sure where it originates

Wembly and Whiskers will move to a corner (in a round room) and he will ready to cast glitterdust on the first creature that comes into the room. Wembly will ready to strike any foe within reach.

Ready....for something I guess.

Is there like an SR or concentration check needed?

“Iso! Would you like to be enlarged?”

If the bar-bar says yes, Antonella ✨casts enlarge person on him, otherwise she ✨casts bless from her bead of blessing.

The monk then moves around the corner 35’, looking to set up a flank once combat begins. She rises up on one leg, assuming the pose of a great wading bird. (Activate swift action Crane Style)

She had drawn a wand of CMW before entering the Tower.

Oh Antonella, did you hurt your foot or something? the gnome asks not understanding the reason for the stance.

“Not yet, Wembly. It depends how long I maintain this stance.”

The martial artist arches her neck looking up at the ground floor’s ruined ceiling.

“Pain is the price we pay for grace and beauty.”

She *winks* "Right, Iso?"

"Iso is big. Antonella can see how big. But Iso loves being bigger too. Iso happy to show that to Antonella later too." he grins cheekily.

He then takes center stage, making sure anyone who comes to his friends will have to come through him first.

He nods to the lovely Antonella as she talks of pain. "Iso is very beautiful, but mostly Iso's pictures are beautiful, but Iso did hurt when they were put on."

He happily flexes showing off an impressive variety of tribal tattoos of various raptors.

"I'll wait to use a spell. I don't have one that makes us move faster or get bigger

Jorah moves against one of the walls, and calls on Desna to aid the party. "My apologies, but I tend to be a bit difficult to understand should we find ourselves in battle."

Cast Bless. Also, because of his tongues curse, Jorah can only speak and understand Celestial or Auran during combat.

Antonella begins to chant and focus on a simple spell cast countless times before, however there is an off presence in the room that makes it feel like thought is slowing and the chanting jumbles with no result. Jorah manages to power through the strange happenings and the group feel the Blessings of his deity upon them.

Bursting out of the room to the right are two man-sized plant creatures. This strange plant consists of four spidery stalks, long green tendrils, and an inverted bell-shaped cap They call out in a strange language as they seem to sense your warm blood. Wembly attempts to summon forth his own spell but is unable to concentrate.

Combat! Bold Are Up. Active Conditions: Bless (+1 to Attack and Fear saves)

Wembly + Whiskers
Red
Iso
Jorah
Kelson
Blue
Antonella

Basically, the Trap means that to cast spells in this room you need to make a DC 18 Caster Level Check

Well, fooey! Wembly is disappointed his glitter spell was wasted.

Let's try to speed things up.

He tries to cast haste on the party (not sure he can reach Antonella though :-( .

CL: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 vs DC18?

Whiskers will pounce one of the plant creatures.

Whiskers Mgc bite, haste, bless: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 32
for dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 grab
WhiskersMgc claw, haste, bless: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 17
for dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Whiskers Mgc claw, haste, bless: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 23
for dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Whiskers Mgc bite, haste*, bless: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 15
for dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 grab
Whiskers confirm: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 16
for dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Whiskers grab: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 19 vs CMD

Fighting off the odd sensations, Wembly is able to bring his magic to bear and the band feel quicker as their tendons tense and time around them seems to slow down. Taking advantage immediately, 'Whiskers' darts forwards and Pounces upon the Blue Plant. The Eidolon strikes with it's first bite and a single claw but fails to grasp the creature in its Jaws.

The Uninjured Plant creature steps forwards and emits a cloud of Spores that grip onto everyone but Antonella!

Everyone needs to roll a Fortitude Save or be affected by strange Hallucinations. FORT DC 16. If you fail you can take no actions on your next turn and you roll a d6 and consult the below spoiler for your effect:

You can make a new save at the end of every turn

Combat! Bold Are Up. Active Conditions: Bless (+1 to Attack and Fear saves), Haste: (+1 AC/Reflex/Attack Rolls, +30' speed, Extra attack on full attack)

Wembly + Whiskers
Red
Iso
Jorah
Kelson
Blue -16
Antonella

Basically, the Trap means that to cast spells in this room you need to make a DC 18 Caster Level Check

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 1d6 ⇒ 5

As Jorah inhales the spore cloud, he feels himself start to shrink and everything around him get bigger. He tries to stay perfectly still, hoping nobody steps on him.

fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

"Arrghhh.... Nasty things make Bad Smells. Iso Smash."

Iso rushes forward towards the creature with the red flowers, angry and slightly scared by the visions that lurk at the edge of his vision.

attack, rage,charge,PA: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 33
damage, PA,rage: 1d12 + 8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 6 + 3 = 22

crit?, rage,charge,PA: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 32
bonus damage, PA,rage: 2d12 + 16 + 12 + 6 ⇒ (12, 6) + 16 + 12 + 6 = 52

The raging barbarian uses his great-axe as if he was felling one of the great northern piles, delivering a trunk-shattering blow.

Not that it matters, probably, but extra +2 to hit from bless and haste

As the Spores set in, Jorah freezes to the spot, a look of f pure terror upon their face. Meanwhile, Iso's gripping terror turns to rage and he charges forwards, cleaving the offending plant in twain with hardly any effort.

Combat! Bold Are Up. Active Conditions: Bless (+1 to Attack and Fear saves), Haste: (+1 AC/Reflex/Attack Rolls, +30' speed, Extra attack on full attack)

DC 16 FORT SAVE NEEDED OR SUFFER HALLUCINATIONS (see previous post)

Wembly + Whiskers
Iso
Jorah
Kelson
Blue -16
Antonella

Basically, the Trap means that to cast spells in this room you need to make a DC 18 Caster Level Check

Wembly fort : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Whiskers fort : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Wembly and Whiskers hold their breath but may have been too late to avoid a big gulp of the spores.

"Wow, that was different ."

Fort save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

1d6 ⇒ 4

GAS!

Kelson grabs his throat and starts to turn blue.

As the Spores take hold on Kelson and he begins to rave about Gas, the Plant creature turns to face the creatures before it. WHipping it's wicked tentacles it strikes out at Whiskers, for the cat-like creature hurt it. The tentacles miss the nimble creature and the Pant-thing awaits death.

Slam: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Combat! Bold Are Up. Active Conditions: Bless (+1 to Attack and Fear saves), Haste: (+1 AC/Reflex/Attack Rolls, +30' speed, Extra attack on full attack)

DC 16 FORT SAVE NEEDED OR SUFFER HALLUCINATIONS (see previous post)

Wembly + Whiskers Passed and Now Immune to Hallucinations
Iso Passed and Now Immune to Hallucinations
Jorah Needs a new save at the start of turn
Kelson Needs a new save at the start of turn
Blue -16
Antonella

Basically, the Trap means that to cast spells in this room you need to make a DC 18 Caster Level Check

Round #1: AC 26, Touch 21, not hasted

Antonella marches forward 10’ to set up a flank with Iso.

“Working in the garden is generally more relaxing than this.”

Aid Melee: Improved Unarmed Strike (IUS) – Defensive Fighting + bless (no haste) vs AC 10: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 11 - 2 + 1 = 15

If >10, +2 to Iso’s next melee attack. +2 to flank works with all of Iso’s attacks of course (and stacks!)

"ARRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" roars Iso as he steps up to the plant.

"Bad plant. No Hurt Pretty Antonella."

He swings his huge axe around once, twice.

attack, rage,charge,PA,haste,bless: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 32
damage, PA,rage: 1d12 + 8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 6 + 3 = 23

HASTED attack, rage,charge,PA,haste,bless: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 35
HASTED damage, PA,rage: 1d12 + 8 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 6 + 3 = 28

HASTED crit attack?, rage,charge,PA,haste,bless: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 33
bonus HASTED crit damage, PA,rage: 2d12 + 8 + 6 + 3 + 17 ⇒ (1, 3) + 8 + 6 + 3 + 17 = 38

"Plants Make Good Food. Poor For Fighting Practise." he pants.

Oopse, forgot +2 to hit for flank that time. The dice bot loves me now, but it will hate me later.

save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

random: 1d6 ⇒ 3

"Snakes! why did it have to be snakes!!

Kelson dashes off.

I'll double move

@GM - the slam will actually hit Whiskers, since he charged and more importantly I see I forgot to state casting mage armor prior. So AC last round was only 22 and this round 24. I apologize for missing the stat update. Be gentle on poor Whiskers if there is a grapple etc it was not his fault :-)

Wembly and Whiskers will wait to see if there is any vegetation remaining after Iso's pruning. If none, they will chase after the wayward bard.

Kelson, come back here. The snakes are gone.

Thanks for the admission Wembly, unfortunately dicebot is not so forgiving... You can of course attenpt a re-roll if you can/desire ^^

The vicious Tendril slams into the Poor Eidolon and spores of a different kind begin to attack Whisker's lungs... Meanehile, a rage-fuelled Iso is all it takes to remove the final Plant creature from existance.

damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 for con damage: 1d2 ⇒ 2
fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 for con damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1
fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 for con damage: 1d2 ⇒ 2
fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Whiskers - 12 Damage and -5 CON

Whiskers struggles to fight off the spores and the creature grows noticeably weaker under the ravaging assault. Kelson darts off and Wembly chases after, Whiskers giving laboured breaths.

When the sounds of combat die down, you hear very little, the rooms now are very gloomy, giving off a glum low-light. Leaving the main chamber to catch up with the panicked bard and calmly leading Jorah with you, you wait for the spore's effects to workoff and can heal freely out of the anti-magic aura.

Will move on tonight after work, but of course feel free to RP and decide which room you wish to visit. The room that the creatures burst from is open and you can see they are overgrown with Fungi. The other is a closed door.

Iso finds a spot to sit down and pant. His large chest heaves with each breath he takes as he recovers from his exertions.

"Iso had Friend Borrobol. A dwarf. Borrobol never got tired after battle. Iso thinks being a dwarf must be good. But short."

“Can you channel healing, Jorah? If so, I think we should save your channelling for combat and use my weaker channels out of combat.”

The priestess bows her head and touches her clasped hands to Whiskers' nose. "The Master of Masters brings comfort to all travellers, regardless of their position on the Mountain Path."

Channel healing: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 5) = 14

“Jorah, will you please use my scroll of lesser restoration to restore Whiskers’ strength?”

Assuming he does so out of the anti-magic zone:

con dmg restored: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Antonella looks curiously into the fungus room. "I think we should check that room now, brothers. Those walking plants may have claimed other victims."

Perception for traps and threats: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

"Ouch. Thanks Antonella you are right. Those plants are brutal....but at least we found a way to succeed. I just hope there are no more. I will pay you back for the scrolls ."

Whiskers purrs as the healing restores him back to health.

Wembly digs out a potion of restoring to offer if anyone else needs it or hands to the paladin/monk.

“Pay you back?” Antonella gives Wembly a quizzical look.

“The only trade term disciples of Irori recognize is karma, brother.”

She bows. “It is enough to walk beside you and call you friend.”

Kelson shakes his head as he walks back. "I don't know what came over me. I'm not normally afraid of snakes. Is Whiskers ok? I have a healing wand if anyone is still hurt."

Jorah shakes his head as his mind watches the world return to normal size. "That was...unpleasant. I would like to avoid that in the future." He tries to shake the cobwebs from his head and forget the entire experience.

“Can you channel healing, Jorah? If so, I think we should save your channelling for combat and use my weaker channels out of combat.”

“Jorah, will you please use my scroll of lesser restoration to restore Whiskers’ strength?”

"I'm sorry, but such healing is not one of my blessings, that is more in the realm of priests I believe. But you needn't waste your resources ether, I can restore our furry friend's battered health." He shakes his head politely as she offers her scrolls, instead calling on Desna directly to mend Whiskers. The blue and silver butterfly on his shield flashes, as he rests his hand on the beast's head.

Two castings of Lesser restoration 2d4 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8

Taking your time in the foyer to heal and restore Whisker's conditions, you move back into the Tower, taking time to admired the intricate carvings in the wood-effect walls. Moving into the Tower off to the side of the main hall, from where the Plant creatures appeared from you carefully step in.

A riot of colourful fungal blooms striped and spotted in bold red, yellow, blue, and purple cover the uneven floor of this round chamber. Several chunks of dimly glowing orange and purple crystal peek through the carpet of mould and puffballs. The lumpy floor is littered with the remains of several horses and humans, apparently discarded here to feed the fungal growth.

Perception #1: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Perception #2: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

As they walk into the next room, Jorah immediately notices something not quite right with bodies strew across the floor. "This is quite odd. None of these bodies have any eyes. I wonder what sort of creature would do such a thing."

“I praise your generosity and that of the Song of the Spheres, Good Jorah.” Antonella bows once more.

Take 10 Perception: 10 + 7 = 17
Take 10 Perception: 10 + 7 = 17

Antonella finds a pouch of platinum coins minted in Cheliax in one of the dead people’s boots. She tosses the purse casually to her gnome friend.

“There you go, Wembly! The *ahem* root of all evil.”

The scholarly cleric ponders the clue of the eyeless.

“Intelligent menial slaves working in the dark would find it harder to rebel without sight – but why take the horses’ eyes? They’d be more useful with their vision intact.”

She shakes her head. “I think it’s something else. Worshippers of the demon lord Pazuzu take eyes as trophies. And I believe drow worship various demon lords. If so, our enemy may have divine magic at their disposal.”

per#1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
nature: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
nature#2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
per#2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Iso smiles at Antonella. And what a fearsome smile it is.

"Iso notes how skilful Antonella is at finding money. Very good quality." he nods approvingly.

When the conversation changes to demons he shivers. "Iso does NOT like demons. They are even larger than Iso!"

Kelson looks around the room with the others.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

know nature: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

know nature: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

know dungeoneering: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

"Watch out that mold and puff balls are poisonous. I think they are used by the drow for their poisons. Kelson turns to Antonella. "Well we have pretty good evidence the drow are around.

Wembly takes the bag of coins and looks from them to Antonella.

I hope she does not think I am evil. I mean I hope I am not evil. I like coins, especially rare ones, but...well oh my.

Nothing is more evil than demons....right? Poison? We do not need more poison. Can we get around it?
And are there such a thing as Drow mushroom farmers?

“I believe drow keep slaves for such activities, Wembly.”

Antonella smiles mischievously. “Gnomes mainly.”

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She nods her thanks to the bard. “Good info. Thank-you, Brother Kelson.”

“Have we found everything we needed to find here? Shall we head through the next doorway?”

But...but I don't want to be a slave? Hey, don't they only have slaves in Cheliax?

Wembly will follow Antonella if there is a way around to the next doorway without stepping into the mushrooms.

Come on Whiskers.

Hey, don't they only have slaves in Cheliax?

“No, Wembly.”

Antonella wears the look of a disappointed school-ma’am. “Drow have most of their slaves in the Darklands.”

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The paladin gives Iso a friendly punch on the shoulder. “C’mon now! Surely Iso Soturi is not afraid of a demon or two?”

More seriously she adds. “If necessary I have an oil of bless weapon for your greataxe, Iso.”

“Jorah, Kelson, do you have any spells that might help defeat the particular qualities evil outsiders possess?”

No joking Wembly..I'll die before I see anyone a slave. Kelson turns to Antonella. Unfortunately not. I believe those are more divine in nature. Although I can try and make them blind