GM Turmoil's Segang Expedition (Core) (Inactive)

Game Master ckelley83

Columns line the walls of this small room, each decorated with a high-relief carving of a monkey in a different pose. Some of the monkey sculptures sit serenely in meditation or reach out with their hands as if to deliver blessings to the viewer, while others adopt more naturalistic poses. The floor is littered with decaying plant matter and mud, and the stench of rotting muck pervades the area. An open archway leads south out into the jungle, while a second leads north deeper into the temple.

As you enter the temple for the first time, you encounter a group of looters heading toward the exit at full speed. A female and two male humans, all armed, and carrying small sacks of spoils from the temple. They stop dead in their tracks at the sight of you and do not attack, but the female steps forward, "Name's Asvika. Out of our way if you know what's best for you! Let us leave this place quickly, and you won't come to any harm."

Sense motive 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Noticing the fear in her voice, the cleric will say Child, tell me, why are you so scared? What hounds you?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

=(

"Halt where you are!" Darius draws a Masterwork Cold Iron Longsword and dons a Light Shield made of the same Dragonhide as his Full Plate.

"This is a historical site. I highly doubt that the local government condones... looters."

Yes, totally aware that 99% of the time that's exactly what *we're* doing, Lol.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Whispering back to the party, "Scarred and fleeing.", before moving up, unarmed, to stand next to Riceak and addressing the other group. "Why don' we all just calm down an' you can explain wha's going on inside?

"A very important point, Sir Knight. I asked Venture-Captain Valsin that same question in our briefing, and he was not aware of any current claims on this temple and its contents. We must report our findings to the government, but I do not believe we would be violating any laws by exploring the temple and collecting its contents. Though if the rightful owner does turn up and exercise his claim, we would of course return any belongings we found."

"Let us through, and no one will get hurt" Darathys grins. "We're fresh off a tiger hunt, and we have no time to lose". Drawing his greatsword, Darathys takes on an intimidating grimace. "Now, step aside and you won't come to any harm."
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Sense Motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
Intimidate to demoralize the woman: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Who is Darathys talking to? I don't think there's any woman present OR anybody stopping us from going in.

edit: Whoops! Totally missed one of the GM's posts! Now my previous post doesn't make much sense.

Seeing they are outnumbered and fighting may not be the best course, Asvika turns to the other two and nods, signaling them to drop their bags. "You can have what's in the bags, just let us get out of this place. There's an evil lurking here at the heart of the temple that I would rather not see ever again."

"We are not thugs, lady, that we would rob you. Even if you might not have come by these things, strictly legally. Tell us what you are running from, and perhaps we might even be willing to buy any culturally important pieces of history you might have found?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

"Way I see it, you might make out with a little extra coin and a little lighter bags to carry out, we have a better chance of getting what we came for, you scratch our backs by letting us know what to expect, and we each walk away to do better things."

The half-elf nods at Beckett's comments. There is no need for violence on any of our parts. he says simply.

Asvika does her best to describe what she saw, but is in such a hurry to leave, that her description is a bit vague. She tells you of a pair of creatures with bodies of a well-muscled man, a crown of frilled horns, and eyes that glow like rubies. "Please, can we just leave this place now? If you want to give us coin for what we acquired within, so be it. Just be quick about it."

Darius will continue to look like a menacing Hellknight, because he has no money, but if y'all are fine splitting this "bribe" when the Chronicles are issued I'm fine with that as well. Say... 150gp? 25gp/character?

"I cannot pay a possible thief to return goods. That would be condoning--even supporting--a potential crime. What I will do is make sure that these items are properly cataloged and reported to the appropriate authorities. If she wishes to make a claim with them, I will testify to what I know on her behalf."

Hate to see you guys waste gold when there's no need. They really just drop the loot bags in return for letting them go.

You allow the looters to flee, leaving behind their bags of loot. You find several gems and holy symbols, as well as an apple made of solid gold.

In the next chamber, a mosaic of a monkey-faced figure decorates the floor of the room, though the tiles that would form its eyes are missing. The north end of the room is filled with rubble blocking an arched passageway. To the west, vines and foliage intrude into the temple through an open-air balcony, while a similar balcony to the east remains relatively clear of plant life. An open archway leads south.

Continuing to the open balcony, a narrow path extends between the exterior wall of the temple and the thick web of vines and tree branches that cover the temple’s walls. At either end of the path, small open-air balconies lead back into the temple.

As you make your way back into the temple, you see A 20-foot-tall, high-relief sculpture of a mountain dominates the north end of this large chamber. A statue of a figure now missing its head sits in the lotus position at the mountain’s peak, while smaller statues of monkey-faced pilgrims rest on ledges farther down the mountain. Shattered pieces of yet more monkey statues litter the floor.

The southern half of the room is filled with rubble, obstructing an arched passageway to the south. In the center of the room, a small enclosed shrine made of dark brown stone faces south toward the rubble. A hallway to the west leads to a balcony overrun by foliage, while a hallway to the east leads to an open balcony.

Can I get a perception check from everyone.

Perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Darathys is disappointed in seeing his allies choosing diplomacy over sheer force, but he hunches and go along with their choice. As the looters pass near to him while leaving, he cannot avoid whispering a dreary threat. "My friends are nice. I'm not like them. Just try and come back here while we're still in, and I promise you will regret that."

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"Mmmh...missing heads from both the monkey tiles and the statues. Seems likely they contained gems in place of eyes, and they were looted", thinks aloud Darathys as he explores the temple together with his allies.
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Perception Check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Detect Magic + Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

1d20 ⇒ 7

Surprise Round

Riceak
Green
Red
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Round 1

Darius
Riceak
Darathys
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Green
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Beckett
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Event
Red
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Ninn

The half-elf issues a warning to his group Look, above the wall, creatures like the previous group described/ He then asks Shelyn's blessings on his weapon Lady Sheyln bless this blade, make it holy and mighty that it would allow evil to die and good to endure, that beauty flourish in your name.

Riceak spots two creatures, waiting in ambush, and calls out a warning while asking for Shelyn's blessing. In return, they both loose an arrow at the cleric, though only one draws blood, and the second bounces harmlessly off a statue.

Green: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 211d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
Red: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 91d4 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Round 1

Darius
Riceak (-2)
Darathys
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Green
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Beckett
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Event
Red
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Ninn

Darathys roars and hurls a javelin at one of the strange creatures. "Come down!"
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Javelin attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Javelin damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

The half-elf will give his touch of luck special ability to the cleric of Erastil Lady Shelyn and Erastil are friends, this luck lent might help us he says.

I don't understand what Riceak did during the surprise round. Did he cast Bless?

Darius steps forward, draws a javelin, and hurls it at [green].

5-foot step, Free action grip Longsword with shield hand, Move action pull Javelin, Standard action attack, Free action grip Longsword with sword hand.

Javelin (with Bless?): 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

2 javelins left.

@Darius: I'm guessing he used the luck domain granted power: bit of luck

That was my assumption as well

The post before that one.

magic weapon?

He cast magic weapon on his glaive.

Got it.

Riceak again calls on Shelyn for her aid, while Darius and Darathys both hurl javelins at one of the creatures. Though Darathys's throw goes wide, Darius hits the demon with the greenish horns right in the shoulder, but the wound begins to heal almost immediately. The creature retaliates and fires another arrow at Riceak, hitting him in the arm.

Green: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 181d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Round 1

Darius
Riceak (-4)
Darathys
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Green (-2)
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Beckett
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Event
Red
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Ninn

A little help here he will say.

"Thank you brother" one priests says to the other, as he draws his weapon and lets a single arrow fly.

Longbow vs Green: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 <Bit of Luck>
Longbow vs Green: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Magic Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

A little help here he will say.

"Step behind me, friend artist. It will take a great deal to pierce this armor!"

If you position yourself behind me it will give you a +4 cover bonus to your AC.

That bit o luck helped!

Beckett fires an arrow that almost seems to change direction in mid-air, as if some divine being willed it to strike true. Though the arrow hits of the creatures, the wound instantly heals itself til only a small trickle of blood seeps out. Right before the other outsider can fire its bow, the temple reverberates with the wrathful screeches of monkeys that seem to originate from nowhere in particular. The screeching makes the demons seem quite uneasy, though it still manages to hit Riceak with another arrow.

Red: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 2 = 241d4 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Round 1/2

Darius
Riceak (-4, -1NL)
Darathys
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Green (-3, shaken)
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Beckett
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Event
Red (shaken)
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Ninn

Rules question for you experienced GMs! I can't find where it's written, but if an attack were to do 0 damage or less, it instead does 1 point of non-lethal, is that correct? I swear I remember seeing that somewhere.

Minimum Damage

Sir Ninn steps up and concentrates on one of the creatures, discerning its morality.

Is Red evil?

That is correct. It is also possible to kill targets with Nonlethal Damage. It's also worth noting that this does not necessarily work with DR, as only "penalties to Damage that reduce it to zero" count.

@ Ninn: If you can make a DC 14 caster level check, the creature does detect as evil for you. Otherwise, you sense that something is interfering with your detection. And thank you for the link! I knew it was in there somewhere.

Detect evil doesn't get spell resistance (or a save).

"These creatures are evil! I have a wand that might help our weapons hurt them."

Offering bless weapon to anybody who wants it.

It's neither of those and it does affect Detect Evil. The caster level check is to overcome an ability they have.

Using the Paladin's detect evil SLA is just a move action (when used against a single foe). So you can Move (detect), Swift (smite) and Standard (attack) all in the same round ^^.

@GM: Ah, those rat bastards have protection vs. divination, don't they?!

@Darius: I just checked the FAQ, and I'll be damned. Man the CRB is worded like s#+@.

Retcon: Sir Ninn stares at one of the creatures for a moment, then draws a wand from his belt while moving forward to draw the enemies' attention.

The half elf will move up and cast guidance on the archer cleric.

Darius steps forward, draws a javelin, and hurls it at [green].

5-foot step forward, Free action grip Longsword with shield hand, Move action pull Javelin, Standard action attack, Free action grip Longsword with sword hand.

Javelin: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

1 javelin left.

"These creatures are evil! I have a wand that might help our weapons hurt them."

Offering bless weapon to anybody who wants it.

"In preparation for their hopeful descent, I wouldn't mind my sword being enhanced, but for now, bless those arrows!"

Ninn determines that the creatures are evil as draws a wand and moves up. Darius hurls a javelin, but it hits the wall instead of the asura. Riceak passes a blessing from one cleric to another, while Darathys is too stunned at the tiny creatures to act. Another arrow sails towards Riceak, but his allies block line of sight and cause it to just miss.

Green: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 2 = 171d4 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Round 2

Darius
Riceak (-4, -1NL)
Darathys
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Green (-1, shaken)
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Beckett
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Event
Red (shaken)
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Ninn

GM do you want to roll for Beckett?

I'll give him a bit more time, it hasn't even been 24 hours since my post.

Beckett: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 111d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The cleric fires an arrow, but the creature easily dodges it and it falls harmlessly to the ground. Just then, monkeys pour in through the temple’s many openings and mob the asuras. Though the simians don't seem to actually cause any harm, they successfully disarm the outsiders and carry off their weapons. One of the pair clambers down the wall, moving over to Ninn and lashing out with a stinger, but it bounces harmlessly off her his plate armor. They are tiny and have to move into your square to attack, so you get an AoO.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Sting: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 191d4 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Round 2/3

Darius
Riceak (-4, -1NL)
Darathys
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Green (-1)
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Beckett
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Event
Red
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Ninn