OMB's Masks of the Living God Module (PFS) (Inactive)

Game Master James Martin

In a flurry of arrows and steel, the snake man goes down! But as his limp body falls, there is a soft POP and he disappears, leaving you in the pit of coins. For those in the pit, you can make out handholds carved into the stone. What are Soran and Mikail and Zolarus doing to get across the pit? There's a rope, but I need a climb check from everyone to use it!

Fera roots around a bit in the pit of coins, wondering what could have happened to their opponent. "Was he an illusion all along?" he wonders aloud to Hoshiko.

Before climbing up the other side, he taps himself with his healing wand, aware that more surprises may await them. Using the handholds, he clambers out of the pit.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

DM - did Fera's detect evil from round 2 tell him anything about the snake-man?

Assuming the DC is 5, I'll take 10 for a 10 on my Climb check.

Also, are there handholds on both sides of the pit? Could everyone just climb down and then back up?

Status: 46/46 hp

He was definitely evil. And a little scaly.

Ferabras calls up that there's handholds on both sides, and taking your time, you crawl down and then up the other side, where a door waits open a crack.

This large room has high, arched ceilings and a floor made of simple white tiles. Four statues frame the room, two of them recessed in wide alcoves along the south wall and two more standing against the north wall. The statues in the southern alcoves are carved from granite polished as smooth as glass. Both statues depict the same man, tall and regal with a full head of windblown hair. They are both completely nude, and each statue has one hand crossed behind its back while the other hand points toward its twin. When viewed from the front, the statues look like a mirror image of the same person. The two statues against the north wall are sculpted from lightly veined marble and depict two different women, nude to the waist and draped with robes from the waist down. The one to the east scowls and points accusingly at a plain wooden door in the north wall. The one to the west smiles and regards the door with a curious expression.

"I have definitely learned not to trust anything that's standing still in this place," Fera remarks. "Sooner or later, it starts moving and trying to kill us. Do you guys see anything that would make this different?"

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Some Detect Magic and better Perception than Fera brings to the table would probably be good here, gang.

Fera looks 'round, but sees nothing out of the ordinary.

This place just gets stranger and stranger. Not as bad as that Thornkeep place though.

The youth looks around, trying to figure out this newest puzzle.
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Mikail follows Soran and Fera into the new room, peering around with wide eyes. His bow twitches back and forth between the two statues in a jerky motion that speaks volumes about the little kitsunes state of nerves right now. He is hardly able to concentrate on anything after the last few days of toil..
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
"Well, what do you suppose we do now?" Mikail asks the room.
Don't say go past the statues.. don't say go past the statues.. don't say..

Despite their best efforts, they see nothing out of the ordinary.

Until the guys try to shoot them.

Crossbow vs Soran: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 for 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + (1) = 9 damage!
Crossbow vs Mikail: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 for 1d8 ⇒ 4 damage!

Round 1:
Hoshiko, Mikail, Zolarus, Soran
Foes!
Ferabras!

Hoshiko, Mikail, Zolarus and Soran are up! You can see two Razmiran footsoldiers holding crossbows and flanking you from either alcove.

Hoshiko climbs out of the pit and praises Sorens aim.
"What do we have here...?" she says and looks around using Detect Magic as she goes...

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Mikail dodges the bolt aimed at him, and quickly returns fire with his bow. Unfortunately, he has much the same results as the Razmirian..
Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13

Hoshiko moves past the others to a spot to attack the left bowman without blocking Soren...

BB ADS+WE: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 2 = 30
DMG: 1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10

"Bad move Razmiran!"

Zolarus climbs the rope across the pit. Then he moves into the room and casts Guidance on Ferabras.

Take 10 for Climb DC 15. Bless is still active. Misfortune on 11+ base rolls.

I did not include bless on my roll.. not that I think it will help all that much, but hey, who knows? 14 for my to hit!

Zolarus blesses the party, which Mikail and Hoshiko attack! Hoshiko's deep cut nearly cuts the crossbow in half and draws a lot of blood from the Razmrian, but Mikail slips on a loose coin and misses the man by inches with his arrow. Soran delays!

The Razmiran facing Hoshiko drops his crossbow and draws his rapier! Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 damage!

The other one recranks his crossbow and fires again at Mikail!
Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 for 1d8 ⇒ 7 damage!

There is a sudden shock as another Razmiran, this one wearing nicer robes, appears and stabs at Zolarus! Rapier vs Z's FF: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 for 1d6 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (2, 1) = 10 damage!

Soran and Ferabras are up!

"Well, at least this place doesn't disappoint," Fera mutters. A powerful surge of holy goodness fills hims as he steps forward and slashes and bites at the finely-robed Razmiran!

Smite evil, 5-foot step, full attack.

+1 Greatsword, PA, Bless, Smite: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 2 + 1 + 3 = 16
Greatsword damage, PA, Smite: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 5) + 7 + 6 + 5 = 24

Bite attack, secondary, PA: 1d20 + 9 - 5 - 2 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 5 - 2 + 1 + 3 = 23
Bite damage: 1d6 + 2 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 4 + 5 = 14

Soran shrugs, and fires his usual barrage, aiming at the one in the nicer robes.
I'm tired of telling you guys to give up.

Manyshot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Damage: 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (6, 6) + 14 = 26

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Iterative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Hit a dragon? No problem! Attack a dude in robes? Nah, that's too hard. I don't think I've hit a Razmiran inside the city yet!

Ferabras' greatsword cannot find it mark, but his teeth do! Soran fires, but there's too many bodies wrestling in the fray and he misses rather than injure his friend!

"Iramine will claim the Gem! Then Razmir's glory will see us all made saints even if we fall!" The finely robed man cries.

Round 2: Hoshiko, Mikail and Zolarus are up!

Hoshiko takes a step to her right and continues to press her attack against the Razmiran priest to on the left...

BB ADS+WE: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 2 = 23
DMG: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16

Mikail drops his bow and rips out his rapier as he surges to the right to take on the unengaged Razmirian. He moves in under the crossbow, stabbing the man in the stomach.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

Zolarus steps back and casts Murderous Command (DC 15) one of the surviving lackeys.

Kill your leader!

Ferabras, you forgot Guidance last round. Perhaps you can use it next round.

Hoshiko cuts the Razmiran thug deeply, while Mikail attacks the other thug, stabbing him in the side! Zolarus commands one of the lackeys! Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17 But fear of Razmir seems to stay the lackey's hand!

Each lackey drops their crossbow and draws a rapier! One of the lackeys attacks Hoshiko, while the other assaults Mikail!
Rapier Attack vs H: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 damage!
Rapier Attack vs M: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 damage!

The leader cackles madly and attacks Ferabras!
Rapier vs F: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 damage!
Shield Bash vs F: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 for 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 damage!

Misfortune Rapier Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Ferabras and Soran are up!

Yay for Misfortune! Thanks, Zolarus, and thanks for the reminder on Guidance.

Ferabras sees the Razmiran's blade coming straight for his throat, but somehow the attacker's grip shifts and the blade goes wide! "You won't get a second chance at that," the tiefling says fiercely before going on the counterattack!

Five foot step north (can't edit map now), full attack.

+1 Greatsword, PA, Smite, Bless, Guidance: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 26
Greatsword damage, PA: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 + 6 + 5 = 21

Bite attack, secondary, PA: 1d20 + 9 - 5 - 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 5 - 2 + 3 + 1 = 26
Bite damage: 1d6 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 5 = 13

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 9 - 5 - 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 - 5 - 2 + 3 + 1 = 19
Crit damage: 1d6 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 5 = 15

Soran grunts in annoyance and assaults the leader again.
Manyshot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Damage: 2d8 + 14 ⇒ (6, 8) + 14 = 28

Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Iterative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Ferabras guts the leader with a swing of his sword and his gnashing teeth! Soran, seeing him fall, turns his arrows on the lackeys and in a few brief bow twangs they're dead as well, as the room goes silent...

Loot!
Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds
3 +1 studded leather armors
+1 light steel shield
4 Potions of Cure Light Wounds

Only a single plain wooden door waits in the northern wall.

Mikail wipes the blood from his rapier, and gives Soran a grateful smile as he scampers over to his bow and picks it up before going up to the wooden door to examine it.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Looking to see if its locked or trapped, and to see if I can hear anything from beyond it.

It doesn't seem to be locked or trapped!

Mikail will wait until the others are ready before attempting a sneak and peek.
Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

"Based on the building and platform this appears to be the last room in this area." she tells the others. Hoshiko then signals that she is ready to proceed.

Mikail opens the door and slips inside!

This chamber has high, vaulted ceilings, a simple stone floor, and unadorned granite walls. A large, 15-foot-square raised dais occupies the center of the room. In the middle of the dais rests a gray stone block with a grasping hand carved from the same stone rising from the center of the block. The hand is currently empty. The room is almost unbearably hot and entering is much like walking into a furnace.

Standing next to the Hand is a beautiful elven woman, clothed in white robes and holding a mask of Razmir that is far nicer than any you've seen before. Hanging from her belt are two items that immediately catch your attention: a great glowing gem and an amulet that looks to be pieced together from three pieces.

"You finally catch up to me. My dear dead companion Kassen must have sent you a long way to retrieve his piece of the amulet. When we first arrived here, Kassen, Asar and I, we swore to break the key and never allow it to be rejoined, but our minds were small and our vision clouded. We saw only the City's potential for evil, but Razmir opened my eyes: imagine what glory and goodness could be achieved if we used the wealth here to advance the Church? Imagine it! A risen church with a living God at its head! This wealth, conceived by evil, used for good! Your tiny morals and limited minds cannot imagine, I know, but TRY! Try to see what could be! Abandon this fool's errand and join me. Try to become something useful and wondrous, instead of this pitiable murder spree you're on. Try to rise above. I cannot offer you any more chances after this. If you oppose me, for the good of all you must die." She literally shines with self-righteousness as she makes her pitch, although you also notice that the Gem she carried pulses along with her every word. It may be that the Gem, created and conceived by the mind of Tar-Baphon, is corrupting her as you watch.

"What you call 'good' is self-serving and venal," Fera replies, his eyes alight with a zeal almost as great as Iramine's. "Razmir serves his own selfish ends, as do his followers. That is no faith on which to guide this world."

"But we have no wish to kill you," he continues, his tone moderating somewhat in an effort to sway the woman. "Step away from there and let us talk. There is room for many faiths among the peoples of Golarion."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

DM - any way we can affect the gem, that seems to be controlling her? Any Knowledge checks that would apply?

Knowledge Arcana might tell you more, but it definitely seems you'd have to possess it to stop it.

"You speak as one who is disillusioned, cynical. Does your god not uplift you? Mine does. Mine speaks directly to me, makes His wishes known, cares for me. Does yours, paladin? Have you heard the voice of your god, spoken to him? Touched him? I have. I know what I have seen. Razmir will make Golarion great again. His leadership will bring us back to the path of righteousness, build a wall against the evil and terror that mortals do. Mere words cannot express the glory of meeting your God, paladin. Join Razmir and He will show you his glory." She does not seem swayed by your words.

'she should die.. .she is a Razmiran fanatic... she is most likely evil... and she is prettier than me...' Hoshiko whispers to the others.

Is Razmir Donald Trump? "Make Golarion great again" "build a wall"... Lol

Soran says nothing to the woman, but keeps two arrows nocked. He whispers to Ferabras and Mikail without taking his eyes off of the elf.
Fera, is her heart evil? She may too influenced, too corrupted by this false god to be swayed. We should take the gem from her. Mikail, do you think you could get it away from her if we draw her attention?

You also notice it's hard to get a look directly at Iramine. She seems to blur around the edges...

Good thinking, Soran, should have done that in my last post.

Hearing Soran's question, Ferabras searches Iramine's heart for evil. "You may be right, my friend," he says simply, "it may be too late for her."

Iramine herself doesn't radiate evil (no aura of evil, though she is Lawful Evil in alignment, which I'm pretty sure doesn't show up in a detect evil scan) but the Gem has an evil aura, though it seems to be deep inside the Gem itself. Ie the Jewel of Everlasting Gold contains a shred of Tar-Baphon's malign will, which can corrupt its bearer.

Why would her being evil not show up in a detect evil scan? Per the spell description, which the paladin ability uses, a level 5-10 cleric of an evil god would show up with a strong aura of evil. Even if she doesn't fit that description exactly, being evil would show up. Did I misunderstand you?

It's not enough to just be evil. You have to have an evil aura, which a cleric would have as a class ability, or be an evilly aligned outsider. But she's not exactly a cleric... Detect evil is a strange ability/spell.

It's not enough to just be evil. You have to have an evil aura, which a cleric would have as a class ability, or be an evilly aligned outsider. But she's not exactly a cleric... Detect evil is a strange ability/spell.

Actually, re-reading the spell, she would show up as Faint evil.

Mikail turns invisible as he slides through the door after Ferabras. He creeps closer to the woman, rapier in hand, waiting for his friends to decide that enough is enough..

"She is evil, but not deeply so," Fera tells his companions. "Perhaps she can still be redeemed - but it may not be a gentle lesson for her."

Unless someone's got a better idea of how to sway her, Fera is thinking we give her a few non-lethal whacks to get this party started. Thoughts?

it is so funny when he miss-speaks and says non-lethal...

Iramine sighs. "I can see that you may yet be redeemed, but I will leave it to Razmir to show mercy. I am on a timetable, you see. I have to be gone before the golden showers, I mean golden flood begins. I have to putin an appearance at my Master's side. Goodbye, heretics. May Razmir have mercy on your souls!"

Round 1:
Heroes!
Iramine!

She has a Blur spell currently, so 20% miss chance (1-20 misses, 21-100 hits) on all attacks! Go!

Hoshiko steps up quickly and strikes at the elven foe charging her sword with electrical energy...

BB ADS+SG: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 = 13
DMG: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9+SG DMG: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 2) = 8
%: 1d100 ⇒ 5

and misses...

LOL! Awesome post, DM!

Fera shakes his head in profound regret as he sees the fool before him actually believes the things she says. "You do not need to dance to that master's tune," he says, though he has little hope of altering his foe's thinking, "you could work for the good of the people instead. Your master is somehow altering the messages you receive I fear, interfering with the outcomes of events that are vital to this world! I wish it were not necessary, but we must put you down - and we might even enjoy it a little."

He steps forward, rallying his companions to put an end to Iramine's delusion and restore some order to the world!

Swift action to activate Battle Cry for +1 morale bonus to attacks and +4 to saves vs. fear. Use Channel Wrath to convert two uses of LoH to an additional use of Smite Evil today (1 LoH left), 5-foot step, full attack for non-lethal damage (NL with sword only).

+1 Greatsword, PA, Smite, non-lethal, Cry: 1d20 + 13 - 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 13 - 2 - 4 + 1 = 25
Greatsword damage, PA, Smite: 2d6 + 7 + 6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1) + 7 + 6 + 5 = 20
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 100

Bite attack, PA, Smite: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 2 + 3 + 1 = 20
Bite damage: 1d6 + 6 + 4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 4 + 5 = 16
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 83

Hoshiko misses by that much, while Ferabras is a lot luckier! He smacks the woman once and bites her, too! Iramine cries out in anger and pain, but still stands!

Zolarus readies a Sound Burst on her away from his friends if she casts a spell.

Readied vs Spell, Sound Burst, Fort DC 16: 1d8 ⇒ 6

LMAO!! I had to read that twice to make sure that I wasn't seeing things. Thats great, GM!!

Mikail circles around behind the woman before he pops into sight, swinging hard with the flat of his rapier at her back! "Drop the stone and amulet, and we can help you! This isn't necessary!!" he cries out.
Attack vs FF: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 17
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 71

Nonlethal Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (5, 3) = 15

Mikail attacks, but his rapier is turned aside by some unseen armor beneath her robes! Zolarus readies himself, while Soran delays, trying to discern Ferabras' endgame.

Iramine cries out, as much in anger as in pain! "You speak of mercy, then you BITE ME like a common cur! I rescind my offer, paladin: NO MERCY FOR YOU!"

She begins casting, triggering Zolarus' sudden burst of sound! Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 She reels, momentarily stunned by the sound!

Soran for Round 1 and everyone for Round 2!

Razmir the Living God used his power to conquer an entire country; now he and his mask-wearing priests enforce peace and generosity—though some say their tools are intimidation and fear. His worshipers preach charity and self-worth, blaming rival faiths for crafting lies about the glories of the Living God. Now the cult has come to the city of Tamran, feeding the poor and promising happiness to those who serve Razmir. Yet ugly rumors persist of bribery, extortion, and strange disappearances associated with the new temple. Are these stories just gossip and lies spread by rival faiths? Or is the church of the Living God more than it seems?

We are looking for two or three more brave adventurers, lvls 2-4, to complete this module.

Currently we have:
- Slayer 2
- Paladin 2
- Life Oracle 2 OR Flame Oracle 2

Please won't you join us in our quest for greatness?

Rewards: Gold! 3 exp! 4 Prestige! Loots!

i can add a lvl 2 magus or lvl 2 sorcerer. or a lvl 4 fighter or lvl 4 arcanist if we decide to go high. looks like it is low right now.

As it is a module, it is not scaled based on party level. It is written for lvl 3 PC's. So whatever you would like to bring.

depending on when you begin the lvl 2 magus will be a lvl 3 magus with GM credit so that could help. I will play the magus.

I have either a hunter or slayer that is lvl 3 or a lvl 2 rogue all available now

Hoping for as soon as possible. This has been delayed a while already. But just let me know how much time you need to apply the GM credit =)

Dotting with a level two. I do not know what yet. I have lost the original sheet, but he is still eligible for the free complete retrain. I will likely make a fighting Cleric.

Great to have you all! So that puts us at:
- Slayer 2
- Paladin 2
- Life Oracle 2 OR Flame Oracle 2
- Magus 2/3
- Hunter/Slayer 3 OR Rogue 3
- Fighting Cleric 2?

Feel free to join in the Gameplay thread for the module intro.

i will add it tomorrow. lvl 3 magus coming right up.

This is Nohwear. I am rolling him up right now. I can rp now if you want.

If this game is still accepting players or if anyone backed out, I have a lvl 3 Bloodrager available. Otherwise good luck everyone!!!

Likewise here, I have options of wizard/4; Oracle(life)/4; and Brawler/3;

Dang, just saw this. Well, I would love to play if a spot is still free, and I have several options, but would probably most like to play a monk/rogue 3.

Dotting for the wait list too, or a second table... maybe? Have a couple of characters in range.

Please post here with your character name and a link to the sheet, if it's not in your profile.

I have a cavalier oracle 5 with a worg or a cleric/bard 5

(none of them are updated, will do in a few hours)

I have a wayang 6th level Wiz (Illusion specialist ) that is available to play. Current profile for Mogall needs to be updated from 5 to 6th.

Myrd Sharpclaw at your service, skilled diplomat, information broker and dabbler in the Arcane arts.

Myrd is a lvl 5 Wizard, wood elemental specialist and face

Hamish here, intrigued and ready to knock some heads. Bard 4/Fighter 1, melee/tripping oriented with Inspire Courage and a few support/heal spells as well as all the *KNOWLEDGE IN THE WORLD!!!

(*not really, but hey could always roll a 20!)

Bard 5

"How you feel about a spellslinger, Japhora?" says a level 7 Kharnia, the pile of GM credit that almost never was?

Sorcerer 5

A very pale-skinned woman dressed in plain gray robes enters and holds up her symbol of Pharasma. "Greetings. I am Zora Draznoi. Pharasma has tasked me with ministering to those who pursue life, and to destroying the undead. May I be of assistance?"

Level 7 channel-focused cleric with a hate-on for undead. She's a little spooky herself. But hey, she heals ya! Will a level 7 character be able to complete the whole thing, I'm not sure about the level range for the 'part 2'.

I had the same question, Zora, since Ferabras is also level 7. I downloaded the PFS rules doc for this module and it looks like it should work. Part 1 is legal for levels 5-7 and part 2 for levels 6-8, and each part gives 3 XP. So anyone starting at level 7 would play the second part at level 8, which works.

Awesome, good to know.

I've got two possible characters:

Castien, a Fighter 1/Wizard 5 (on his way to becoming an Eldritch Knight/Arcane Archer) with a bit of a speech impediment, and

Anaristiel, a martial Oracle 5 (Ancient Lorekeeper, of Time) who can also crank out some heals if needed

Okay, at this time I'd like to invite Myrd, Karnhia and Zora to join the Discussion thread and post relevant PFS data.

Thanks to everyone who applied and I wish you well.