GM Tyranius House on Hook Street (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

As the group awakens and scatters, Reigan looks around in confusion. "What the..." he says as Terry rips open the window and tries to jump.

Reigan, rolling his eyes, moves to grab him, pulling him down from the ledge. "Get a grasp on your mind, man!" he yells as he slaps him in the face.

As the group seems to come back to their senses, Reigan follows behind Grimnir, trying to find the haunts and traps before their freewheeling dwarf trips them all. "Let's at least try to scout it out a bit..."

Perception: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (17) + 13 + (2) = 32

When Gerard finally makes it back from his little jog, his eyes were filled with fury. "This is the damnedest job I've ever taken on. Every other step is trapped, or cursed, or worse. I want to get to the bottom of this and find out whose head I need to explode!"

Windows are all boarded so would do you little good to try and jump from them :) or I probably would have.

As the group slowly regains their senses they return to the room and investigate it a little bit further. Some a little more shaky than others.

A search of the room reveals that a couple has resided here, but not for a few weeks.Opening the seccret sliding panel reveals some of the cult’s treasures.

• A cupboard within holds eighteen talismans. Though most of them are pseudo-mystical seals worth 10 gp each, one is a lesser talisman of sealed summons and another a lesser talisman of warrior’s courage.
  
• A small hypnotist’s locket unlocks to show tiny drawings (One of a bald man in cultist clothing that looks extremely familiar from your recent dreams and a thinner black hair woman with ashen skin.
  
• An antique prognostication manualOA signed, “To my love, Myra—Nahum.”
  
• Finally, the recess contains a +1 dagger,
  
• A single bag of dust of appearance,
  
• A thick leather tome with several hundred names inscribed within that serves as the cult’s membership rolls.
  
• A sack of 600 gp includes a note: “Withhold Josef Barvasi’s payment until the book of dreaming is returned.”

Terry helps sift through the magic items, naming them as the spellcraft/detect magic combo reveals their purpose.

When he gets to the talisman he says, "This Talisman of Warrior's Courage would have come in handy just now. I think one of us that just panicked at the memory of a couple of dumb haunts should wear it."

When he finishes he asks, "So who wants what? Do you think the book of dreaming is the tome we are searching for?" and "This list of names might be enough to satisfy the Constable. "

Terry starts searching through the list for any names that he might know. Though there is no TV, he's worldly when it comes to these types of things and figures they have at least one person inside the law.

"We should looks to see if any of the names and see if we recognize any and can find any information about them, including the names we just found on the Prognostication Manual - Myra and Nahum - and the sack - Josef Barvasi."

What do the two talismans do?

look here or here

Thanks, Terry.

"That talisman of bravery would be very beneficial for me. Those fear based magicks help neutralize my powers."

Looking over the list of hundreds of names would take several hours, which is ill-advised while sitting in the hornet's nest itself. Though in and of itself would make ideal evidence against the Brotherhood.

"Have we finished explorin' thes whole place?" Grimnir asks.

Did we finish the whole house? We still have one more room on this floor, right?

Terry flips Gerard the talisman of warrior's courage. "Reigan? Some dust for you? I figure you are the most likely to spot someone invisible. Since I got so trashed last time I think I'd like to wear the lesser talisman of sealed summons. Grimnir, can you take the loot? Let us know if it starts getting to heavy for you. Anyone want the dagger?"

Heavy with loot? I like the sound of that!

"We're gonnae need a lot more loot fur thes tae get heavy," Grimnir says as he loads up.

Looks like there's another door to try...let's take it.

Grinner stands ready for what is ahead.

Reigan, enjoying his Snuggie (tm), pulls out one of his hands and catches the bag of dust that Terry tosses to him. "Thanks Cherry."

"However, we should also keep..." he starts as Grimnir moves to open the next door. "Our eyes peeled!" he adds, hoping the dwarf lets him inspect for traps first.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (17) + 13 + (5) = 35

Reigan finds no traps and allows Grimnir to open the door unabated.

Discarded pig bones and the cracked exoskeletons of large spiders litter this chamber. Metal springs keep two very large shutters closed to the outside world, and strange loud squelching noises interrupt the sounds of shallow breathing.

Along the south wall, a barely breathing human is limply suspended by spiderwebs as thick as human fingers, his very aware eyes staring in horror down at his grossly undulating abdomen.

"Oh God! Oh God! You got to help me. Help me get out of here!" The man sobs as his abdomen shifts.

"Don't worry, we'll come help."

Grinner, very skeptical of what is to come, makes sure to look around first.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Grimnir frowns.

"Thes looks loch a trap. Either he's anither haunt, ur he's gonna be deid whenever whatever he has incubatin' inside ay heem comes out. Ah say we get back!

The dwarf makes his way backward.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Certainly we don't all need to be here. Even if we decide to help, we should probably just have one of us up there.

Reigan looks over the man carefully, trying to ascertain the threat as he definitely does not want to catch whatever that man has. "Yes. We should retreat, but you should free the man, Grimnir." he says with a smile.

With his most charming smile, Reigan adds. "I think Torag would approve your benevolence!"

As he says this, Reigan keeps his hand crossbow hidden in his sleeve, but quietly loads the weapon with a...

1-Silver/2-Cold Iron: 1d2 ⇒ 2

cold iron bolt as he steps back to let the dwarf handle it.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 13 + (1) = 25 Looking for traps or other creatures.
Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (16) + 11 + (5) = 32 Also, checking for existing spell effects in the room.
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (20) + 13 + (6) = 39 Finally, checking the sincerity of the man's words.

Terry has a grim look on his face.

Please don't let that be a huge spider... inside... him!

He casts shield, loads up with a shocking grasp, fearing the worst, and steps tentatively inside.

Gerard uses his Detect Thoughts ability, wondering if he detects anything off about the man.

Grinner looks around from the doorway skeptically, expecting a trap but finding none to be had.

From what Reigan can tell the man's plea for his life seems incredibly sincere. Gerard scans the man's thoughts and is nearly driven mad by the sheer panic and desperation.

With a crackling hand Terry steps into the room while the rest cover him from the doorway. Holding up a pleading and shaking hand the man reaches for Terry when his arm suddenly jerks in pain. Reaching for his stomach the bulge shifts and jerks in rapid motion. The man's eyes go wide as they roll back into his head. His head lolls to the side as he falls unconscious. As terry steps closer he and a good portion of the room are sprayed in gore as the man's stomach erupts open.

Slowly crawling out from the deceased man's insides is a strange beast that resembles a wasp the size of a horse, but with the head of a spider and two long appendages ending in pincers. The creature hisses at Terry as gore and blood drip from its fresh body.

Round 1
Terry (43/43)
Grimnir (64/64)
Grinner
Reigan
Gerard (38/38)
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Spider-wasp DC 15 Knowledge Arcana
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"Dang, that's harsh. These guys need to be dealt with. I think... Yea, even if they weren't paying me I'd have to do this. Damn them to the abyss."

Kn Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19, looking for special defenses.

5' step and attack, forgoing power attack so that the shocking grasp will land.

+12/1d6+8 Rapier [crit 18-20/x2/+2; P) (+6[BAB] +4[wfin] +1[wfoc] +1[enh]/+4[fgrace] +3[prec str] +1[enh])

To Hit: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Second attack at -5, note: add +5 if the first attack misses from Second Chance feat.
To Hit: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Shocking Grasp damage: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 1, 5, 4) = 16 if either of the hits above land

Grimnir lowers his head and plants his feet. "Ah knew it!" he says, his chain already in motion. He attacks the creature, hitting it well.

defensive stance for +2 str/con/AC

+1 Corrosive Dorn Dergar (power attack, defensive stance): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 = 251d10 + 11 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 3 + (6) = 24
+1 Corrosive Dorn Dergar (power attack, defensive stance): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 = 261d10 + 11 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 3 + (3) = 20

CRIT?: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 = 221d10 + 11 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 3 + (1) = 22

Waiting to hear results of knowledge checks, since it may affect what I do. ;)

Also waiting for the effects of the carnage that just happened too...

Seeing the spiderish insect bust out of the man's stomach is not unexpected as the keen-eyed detective had seen a play with a similar action happen several years before.

Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (12) + 11 + (2) = 25

He tries to analyze the creature as he moves in front of Gerard and takes a studied and focused shot at the winged creature before it can react.

Hand Crossbow-Cold Iron Bolt | Focused Shot/PBS/Studied Combat: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 1 + 3 = 18
Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 4 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + 3 = 9

Gerard casts Spontaneous Immolation, as the creature bursts into flames.

Damage 3d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 4) = 9

DC 17 Fort save for half damage and to avoid being set on fire and suffer additional damage next round.

That was a nice can of whoopass there Grimnir. Glad you're on our side. Well, as long as it doesn't have a huge AC.

Yeah, that was pretty nice. I'm hoping it doesn't have more than 66 HP or an AC higher than 22. I need to remember my stance. I forgot it with the chain guys, but as long as I don't move I'm raging. Also, where did I put my elemental?!

Terry and Reigan recognize the creature as a young Spider Eater.

Spider eaters are magical beasts that implant their eggs in living hosts. Since spider eaters can be trained to carry riders, spider eater eggs and young can fetch a high price on the open market. A spider eater uses its poisonous sting to paralyze creatures it intends to use as hosts for its eggs.

Terry's rapier stabs into the slick spider causing it to convulse. The electricity rushes along the Spider Eater's legs and into the man it is still attached to causing him to flop all about.

Grimnir's Dorn Derger swings around the the corner of the door and obliterates the young Spider Eater. As its body caves in it let's out a shrill call that sends chills down your body.

Save your spell and bolt Gerard and Reigan

The Spider Eater's body slumps to the ground as itself and Terry are covered in the strange mans gore.

You have roughly 1 round of actions before something 'good' happens.

Uh oh, so much for stealth. Just for yucks I think its time to disappear!

Terry casts Vanish from one of his spell scars and then hides in the corner of the room. It will last three rounds.

Stealth: 1d20 + 40 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 40 + 6 = 60

Just to be on the safe side, Gerard casts Bear's Endurance on himself, gaining 14 hit points for the time being.

Reigan feeling the ominous approach of danger, calls on the spirits of the house to aid him. "Come forth Esmeralda, the blind crone, and Steve, the town fool. Protect me! "

One use of Commune with Spirits to boost AC and Saves by +3 Insight.

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Grinner casts Summon Nature's Ally IV to summon a medium earth elemental.

Though the fight is short-lived it looks as if it is not nearly over. As Grimnir destroyed the newly born Spider Eater its screech seems to attract its parent. One crawls up quickly from the broken boards in the floor and hisses at Grimnir.

Terry quickly vanishes from sight as Grinner summons an earth elemental within the room from the dust and debris cover the room..

Round 1
Terry
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Spider eater
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Gerard (+14 hp)
Reigan
Grinner
Grimnir

Terry casts Mirror Image on himself and rushes in to where the action is.

Number of images: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 images, though both he and the images are currently invisible so they are not doing him much good at the moment.

<rant>This is like the fifth time I've cast the spell with a character and 4 times I rolled a 1. Or at least it seems like it.</rant>

Ouch.

Terry creates a trio of invisible images that follow his every move as the Spider eater lurches at the group.

Bite vs Grimnir AC 25: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Pincer vs Gerard AC 17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Pincer vs Reigan AC 17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Stinger vs Grimnir AC 25: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Round 2
Terry (MI 3)
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Spider eater
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Round 1
Gerard (52/58; +14 hp)
Reigan (37/45)
Grinner
Grimnir

"Gah! What is that thing?"

Non Action
Grinner steps back.

Standard Action
He casts Ball Lightning.
SR if needed: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Ball Lightning 1: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 5) = 8
Ball Lightning 2: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 5) = 11
DC 20 reflex save from each one. Reflex negates.

The earth elemental tries to slam the monster.

Full Attack
Slam Attack (Power Attack): 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 = 15
Slam Damage (Power Attack): 1d8 + 7 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 6 = 15

Subtract 4 from both attack and damage if it is flying.

While still invisible, Terry will cast Elemental Touch add add a little electricity to his attacks, then attack with spell combat. He is now visible.

Gerard withdraws the the square 10' south of Grinnir, right near the stairway.

I forgot that Terry has a flank bonus, add +2 to those attacks.

Surprised by the ginormous Spider-eater Gerard quickly backs away towards the stairs.

Grinner conjures up the mass static within the air and is able to condense it into two compact balls of lightning that arc and shock the Spider Eater.

Reflex 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Reflex 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

The Spider Eater gets a small shock from the first ball but is able to hover out of the way of the second one. Grinners earth elemental proves even less effective as it is too slow to catch the Spider Eater

Terry sheathes his rapier in electricity himself. Terry steps in, with enough time to find a vital spot. He stabs his rapier into the beasts thorax.

Fort save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

The Spider Eater's wings jerk and convulse as its stinger whips all about.

Round 2
Terry (MI 3)
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Spider eater (-42; staggered 1 rnd)
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Round 1
Gerard (52/58; +14 hp)
Reigan (37/45)
Grinner
Grimnir

Grimnir remains in his defensive stance as the creature comes at them, even taking a chance to slip past its guard with his reach weapon.

However, finding himself with too much chain, he has to take a moment to adjust his grip before swinging again.

AoO, +1 Corrosive Dorn Dergar (power attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 281d10 + 11 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 3 + (2) = 22

+1 Corrosive Dorn Dergar (power attack): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 131d10 + 11 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 3 + (3) = 26

Remaining in defensive stance, it appears I would have an Attack of Opportunity as it comes within my reach. However, because I had my weapon in reach mode, I then have to take a move action to adjust from 10' to 5', and then only get one attack off this turn.

No AoO as it only took a 5 foot step but I will use your roll for the first attack.

Just as quick as Grimir ended the young Spider eater he does the same with the Elder one with his Dorn Derger as he smashes it into a pulp on the creaky boards.

"Waste of a couple of good spells that fight was. Maybe there's more?" He asks almost hopefully.

"Grimnir, you are quite a handful with that dwarven weapon. Very impressive," Gerard has to admit after seeing the swath of destruction laid down by the dwarf.

Thanks, lad! It seems a handy weapon an' one 'at lets me plant mah feit an' fight loch a dwarf!"

Wiping some of the gore from the heavy ball, he begins to look around.

take 20 perception in the room full o' guts: 20 + 10 = 30

Grimnir finds nothing of interest within the Spider Eaters nest.

Terry will cast heightened awareness from his wand, then also make time by searching the room to the east, opening the closet doors or whatever those doors are to the very east are (assuming he does not spot anything dangerous).

"Hey Reigan, use this wand if you can before looking around."

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

"I have no magical ability, Cherry." Reigan advises the man as he follows up with searching.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 13 + (2) = 19

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