As Ralph concentrates, he can most certainly feel that there is someone or something there. He concentrates more, 'Hello,' Ralph thinks at the stone, 'Is there anybody in there?'
After a moment, he hears in his head, 'Yes, hello. Who are you?' coming from the stone. 'I am here to help.'
Male Human Spell Sage 14 | HP:100/100| AC: 16/ FF 12/ T 14 |CMD: 17| Fort: +12 Ref: +12 Will: +13 | Perception: +18| Init: +3 [|] Uses Ring of Invisibility
GM:
"I am Eddingotn Keel. My recent resurrection has left me very disoriented, but I returned here because I heard that Skyreach had been compromised. Whose spirit are you? Can you guide me in this place?"
'It is good to meet you, Eddington Keel. I am glad you are on the way to recovery from your ordeal. I have heard that resurrections can be a trying experience.
'I am Meavelm Iberakon, and I am proud to serve the Pathfinder Society even beyond my death. I have also heard that Skyreach has been breached by Adril Hestram, and he is on his way to kill Shemis! You must hurry, and save her!'
Male Human Spell Sage 14 | HP:100/100| AC: 16/ FF 12/ T 14 |CMD: 17| Fort: +12 Ref: +12 Will: +13 | Perception: +18| Init: +3 [|] Uses Ring of Invisibility
Meavelm Iberakon:
"What do you know of my recent ordeal and what do you know of Adril Hestram? What was the latest that you heard of him? How did you come to hear of his movements?"
'Recently, the Decemverite, as well as the five faction leaders, have been rather concerned about things going on, and have been asking us more questions about who uses us. We've been able to communicate through our users to learn that there was a threat to the Society... the fact that it was Adril Hestram that was the culprit was something that we've only recently learned.
'As for your ordeal, I heard that you had been killed as part of this attack. I am glad to hear that you were able to overcome that condition.
'Are you planning on donning your mask before you head out?'
Male Human Spell Sage 14 | HP:100/100| AC: 16/ FF 12/ T 14 |CMD: 17| Fort: +12 Ref: +12 Will: +13 | Perception: +18| Init: +3 [|] Uses Ring of Invisibility
GM:
Ralph withdraws from the ioun stone to consider its proposal. He notes that the soul had said 'your mask' instead of 'a mask', and realizes that if he answered affirmatively, he might be expected to know which mask actually belonged to Eddington Keel, and there might be repercussions for choosing wrongly, he decides to err on the side of caution. His decision made, he focuses on the ioun stone again.
"That will not be necessary. Guide me to the faction rooms first. There is something there I require before I confront that bastard Adril Hestram."
Male Human Spell Sage 14 | HP:100/100| AC: 16/ FF 12/ T 14 |CMD: 17| Fort: +12 Ref: +12 Will: +13 | Perception: +18| Init: +3 [|] Uses Ring of Invisibility
"We're not here to play with the portals, and if the Ten are this paranoid about security that they set up their foyer in such a manner, I cannot imagine that their portals are not warded to an even greater degree. Let us head North."
The party moves forward (Please note what you'd like your marching order to be on slide #2, and please fill in the skill checks on that slide as well, please)
In the center of this small circular chamber rises a pillar of pale white ether. Within the column twist the ghostly forms of thousands of silently screaming angels. There is a large room to the east, a door to the west, and two corridors to the west.
Ralph:
'I believe the faction rooms are to the west.' says the voice in the stone.
The group ignores the screaming angels in the pillar, and goes to the west. Moved you all forward. Please move yourselves where you are going, in future, so we can keep this thing flowing! There is a door to the south, a hallway to the west, and one to the north.
Male Human Spell Sage 14 | HP:100/100| AC: 16/ FF 12/ T 14 |CMD: 17| Fort: +12 Ref: +12 Will: +13 | Perception: +18| Init: +3 [|] Uses Ring of Invisibility
Ralph flies further into the room and says to Geatan, "go investigate if you wish, but remember we are here to rescue Shemis. This is Skyreach, not some lost dungeon we need to chronicle for the Society. Our job here is not to uncover all the Decemvirate's secrets. I wish to move on!"
Géatan takes a look at the pillar of ether. He can see what appear to be the ghostly forms of thousands of angels, screaming in agony. Momentarily, one stops, looking back at Géatan, curiosity on its face. Quickly, however, its face turns to pure agony once more, as some unseen force seems to be torturing the good soul, and it turns away once more.
Ralph can see a corridor going around to the southwest, with a pair of doors on the eastern wall. The symbol of Qadira is on the doors... clearly the room for Pasha Muhlia Al'Jakri! He can make out other doors along the corridor, which appears to be the outside wall of Skyreach.
male arrow ghost salt:18/30 mind affecting +2 Half-elf perception +22; diplomacy 17 Fighter 9 (mutation warrior) / sentinel 3(erastil)/medium 4 153/153hp 36 ac (t 23;ff 33)Fort +23, Ref +22, Will +21; a lot of little bonus.. init:16 Adamantine durable arrow remaining. 40/40 Blunt 150/150
Géatan don't feel confortable about this. Poor. Soul. His left hand goes to touch the pillar but he stops before he does it.
Should I touch them? It this a trap? an illusion? Erastilien culture prone to not wake the bear when he is asleep. If this do not concern directly your community, this is being a fool.
So i will just tell the other. I hope there some fool with me.
He returns telling what he saw to the other. Really don't like the idea of this thing behind us.
Male Human Spell Sage 14 | HP:100/100| AC: 16/ FF 12/ T 14 |CMD: 17| Fort: +12 Ref: +12 Will: +13 | Perception: +18| Init: +3 [|] Uses Ring of Invisibility
"The room of Pasha Muhlia Al'Jakri. As good a place as any to start," Ralph mutters. Reactivating his ring of invisibility as a precaution he scans the door for magic. If there is none, he tests the door handle to see if it will open.
Ralph is easily able to open the door to the Qadiran faction room. Interestingly, there appears to be shimmering curtain at the entrance. The others, standing around the corner as they are, notice nothing but what he has said.
Sorry, had a hellish few days at work, but I am back.
Auris:
You don't notice any traps on the doors, or anything. You do notice the second door has the blue eagle of Andoran on it.
Ralph:
You believe that it is some sort of abjuration effect to prevent folks that don't belong in the room from entering, akin to a repulsion spell, or perhaps an anti-life shell. You believe it to be triggered by faction alliance. You are certain that you may pass through this room's barrier.
Koraq:
You feel a strange desire to find the Taldan room... you believe Baron Jacquo Dalsine may be trying to get a hold of you.
Géatan:
You feel that, perhaps, Otoneraphim is trying to get a hold of you, and that you need to find the Osirion room so that he can contact you.
Each of you makes it into your respective faction rooms. In there, you see a small library containing general information, and what looks to be pre-published journals. In the room is also one half of a small, rough-cut geode rests on a brass stand, the color of which matches your faction color. You all quickly realize that by focusing on it for a moment, it will operate as a sending, and you receive your faction missions.
Male Human Spell Sage 14 | HP:100/100| AC: 16/ FF 12/ T 14 |CMD: 17| Fort: +12 Ref: +12 Will: +13 | Perception: +18| Init: +3 [|] Uses Ring of Invisibility
I would start with 'A' since there is no door there. But I am invisible and not opening the door, so I will leave that choice to the one who will tank the trap.
Group moves to A
This room serves as an observatory for guests. Facing north, its broad windows allow viewers a stunning view of Absalom and the surrounding isle. The walls are decorated with framed maps of the Inner Sea, sky charts, and various instruments of astronomy and navigation. Three dead people lie strewn across the furniture, their throats slashed and their equipment stripped.
Please confirm your marching order - top is front.
Auris picks his way across the battlefield invisibly, looking for traps or signs that the bodies aren't just bodies. Assuming nothing jumps him, he'll sound the all clear.
"No problems here. We continuing through the door, or backtracking?" Auris asks in a low voice, trying not to be too loud and alert anyone on the other side.
