GM Tyranius King Xeros of Old Azlant (7-11) (Low Tier) (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Hmm... statistically, I think the 20% twice route gives you a better chance than the 40% once... but not a big one. =)

Now that we see the plant proper, Knowledge to ID the plant? Nature? Planar? Other? Neither?
Will use his Chronicler faction card boon to gain a +3 on this check and go with:
Knowledge (any of those): 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 3 = 17 (+3 more if arcana)
(mostly interested in resistances and SR)

The description of the room mentions other 'multi-armed humanoids' in amongst the foliage? Are there more xill, or something else?

"Stop yer blowin' ya gob." Milo mutters, as he gives Jaysin a sidelong glance.

Even as he does so, small tendrils of flame start to crawl along the edges of his sleeves and dance between his fingers. His focus seems to draw inwards for a moment, than it all gets directed outwards, towards the strange plant in the middle of the hold.

Suddenly he starts uttering arcane words in draconic, and the flames shoot up excitedly, lapping over his outstretched arm, before launching across the interposing space.

I can't Selective these with the rod (lvl 4 slot) so this seems like the only chance I'll get to cast it in these enclosed spaces... So guess I should do it now before everyone gets down there (I appologize ahead of time... don't usually toss the damage spells so often, but those xills in the last fight had me worried... and there might be more popping in soon!)

empowered fireball... targeting the plant.
Will use the default element (aka fire!), unless the knowledge check indicates something else might be more appropriate.
If one of the others gets down there before it goes off, he will shift the center point back as far as he can and still get the plant and no allies. Drew a template on the map.

SR on the Xill: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Empowered Fireball damage: 10d6 + 23 ⇒ (1, 1, 6, 2, 5, 2, 4, 3, 6, 4) + 23 = 57 * 1.5 damage (DC 21 Reflex for half)

GM: If there is a SR checks required for the plant too, feel free to roll it(he's at +11 caster level with the fireball)

Ah I see, if they don't stack I'll roll again for each.

2nd Miss chance ManyShot: 1d100 ⇒ 21 Ha!
2nd Miss chance 2nd: 1d100 ⇒ 62
2nd Miss chance 3rd: 1d100 ⇒ 92

So they all have a chance!

Well, the first one was a 1... so perhaps not =)

Jhalan darts forward, reaching the top of the stairs. Before climbing them down, he studies the xill carefully. Study +2

there were no time between we appear in the "jungle" and the xill start attacking us, isn't it? Artian doesn't like to move at half speed and would had casted a freedom of movement on himself. If not, he will cast it once the combat is over

Artian casts a Blessing of fervor before moving toward the xill with his newfound speed.

I'm starting to hate those plants! What kind of fool had thought having a garden inside a ship is a good idea?

"I'll hold the ground, you guys pick him off!", Cornelius yells, using the newfound speed to hit down the stairs and taking a defensive stance.

BoF for the +20 speed, move action to get into location, standard action for Total Defense. AC is currently 29

Well, the first one was a 1... so perhaps not =)

I only see a 1 for a damage roll. It looks like I passed all of the concealment rolls to me.

knew I saw a 1 somewhere! =)

Actually, is the part we're at (West of the stairs) also difficult terrain? If so, please move me back 3 squares. I'm on my phone so I can't do it myself. Thanks!

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Map's not necessarily the greatest. This top portion of this level does not have plants on it and its fine. The lower level to the east is the difficult terrain portion.

@Artian- Very little time to do much of anything as the Xill was watching and waiting in the area, expecting you.

@Milo- not going for any advantage. Mainly going off of the fact that it is two separate effects that are happening.

All but one of Jaysin's arrows flies true as three arrows slam into the Xill's shoulder, leg and head. The Xill falls to the ground just as quickly as it was seen.

Jhalan darts forward and studies all that he can. Out of all of his years Milo is unable to identify the unique plant. he knows that nothing like this should exist on this plane of existence.

The multi armed humanoids among the foliage were 'meals' for the plant

Milo releases a massive fireball into the lower section of the room. The fireball incinerates what is left of the xill but seems to have little effect on the plant as a whole as it takes up more of the ship than Milo could ever think. The fireball just manages to burn a small section of the creeping plant.

Artian gives everyone a small blessing of fervor while Lem inspires the group forward. Cornelius leaps forward and moves into a defensive stance.

One by one more Xill phase in from the ethereal plane and quickly surround Cornelius.

Red Shortsword vs Cornelius AC 29: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

Green Shortsword vs Cornelius AC 29; flanking: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 2 = 29
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Yellow Shortsword vs Cornelius AC 29; flanking: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 2 = 22

Onlyone of the sharp blades is able to find a spot through Cornelius' armor.

Surprisingly the plant remains pretty docile and just sways back and forth. It seems the Xill cleric must have been controlling it in some sort of fashion.

Lucky for you :)

Round 2
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Xill
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Jaysin
Jhalan
Milo
Artian
Lem
Cornelius (56/60)

Jaysin looks impressed, though you are not sure its because of how quickly he killed the enemy or by the blast of the fireball. He then nods as he accepts the blessing and the inspiration (taking the extra attack on the BoF) and continues to attack! Start with Green I guess.

Bow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35 for Arrow: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20 and Manyshot: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Bow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21 for Arrow: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
Bow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35 for Arrow: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Bow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30 for Arrow: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

I don't think any concealment is in play now, correct?

Heh... I hate plants, so worth a shot! (85 AE damage was a bit obscene, to be sure! =) Remains to be seen whether Jaysin's arrows survived the blast! Heh.)

Milo looks on in satisfaction as the fire consumes a large portion of the hold. But the satisfaction is short-lived, as the plant remains once the smoke clears, even if the Xill was reduced to ash.

Snarling in annoyance, he dodges forward to get closer, as if intent on bathing the world in fire once more, only to be interrupted by a second group of Xill appearing out of nowhere.

Using Blessing of Fervor bonus for the extra movement

He frowns as the flames flicker along his fingers, then speaks more words in draconic, and makes a horizontal slashing motion with one hand causing a fan of flame to gush out, engulfing the nearest Xill and nearby vines alike.

Casting intensified Burning Hands on the yellow Xill.

SR vs yellow Xill: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

9d4 + 21 ⇒ (4, 3, 1, 3, 3, 1, 4, 1, 4) + 21 = 45 fire damage. (DC 19 reflex for half)

Hehe. That it was Milo. I will explain a bit more once the fight is complete.

Concealment is still in play unless you are adjacent to the target.

Remember the inspire is active as well, so +2/+2

Lem continues his jaunty tune, keeping an eye on how the battle is progressing but not keen to get involved in the details of this one, as the last time soaked up so much of the groups healing.

When I had them typed up earlier the last two would have failed, I took them down since I thought it was the root itself granting cover to the lone xill. So the last two will miss, only fair to keep the rolls.

Heh... much better when they're not trying to skewer you, right Lem? =)

Enjoying a tactically superior position, Jhalan strikes from the top of the stairs at the yellow-skinned xill.

Trip: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35 If successful, target provokes AoOs, including (but not limited to) mine:
AoO, +1 Adamantine Fauchard: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 2 = 201d10 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15

BoF extra attack, +1 Adamantine Fauchard: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 2 = 261d10 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15

Iterative, +1 Adamantine Fauchard: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 141d10 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 = 16

Two of Jaysin's arrows find their mark on the green Xill as it lurches back in pain.

Jhalan, glad that he is in a far better position now, trips the yellow xill and slices his fauchard down wice into its spine.

Milo tiptoes through the vines, not wanting to set them off. Slicing his arm through the air he sends sheets of flames into the prone xill.

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

The xill rolls out of the way and avoids the majority of the flames. Lem continues his jaunty tune on his flute, glad he is not the one currently being stabbed and turned into a xill hatchery.

Round 2
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Xill (Green -39)(Yellow-52; prone)
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Jaysin
Jhalan
Milo
Artian
Lem
Cornelius (56/60)

Lem does shuffle forward so he can get a better look at what is going on.

No problem in not casting, I'll wait after the combat to do it

Artian casts grace so he can move to flank with Cornelios without provoking and attacks the Xill.

Nodachi, blessing, inspire: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 2 + 2 = 231d10 + 18 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 18 + 2 + 2 = 27

It's up to you Cornelious to kill them

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Cornelius chooses to strike at the xill with green markings, using the fervor to strike rapidly while holding the line. BoF for +2 to hit and AC

+1CI gladius at green: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 25
Damage on hit: 1d4 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8
+1CI gladius at green: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 22
Damage on hit: 1d4 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9

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Artian leaps into the mass of vines and cuts a deep gash across the green xill's backside. The outsider looks as if it is nearly getting ready to phase back to its realm.

The green Xill's arms flail about momentarily and has little time to react as Cornelius sends it back to the Ethereal Plane.

Focusing on their target the red Xill shifts her position as they flank Cornelius. Her phase shifting through the vines allows her to bypass the obnoxious mass of vines that would normally make it difficult to move.

Red Shortsword vs Cornelius AC 25: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 2 = 35
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Red Shortsword vs Cornelius AC 25: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 = 19
Red Shortsword vs Cornelius AC 25: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Claw vs Cornelius AC 25: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 2 = 23
Bite vs Cornelius AC 25: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13

The yellow Xill leaps to her feet and slashes her shortsword at Cornelius. Provoke from Jhalan and Cornelius

Yellow Shortsword vs Cornelius AC 25: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 2 = 22

The red Xill's blades dig deep in Cornelius' weak points in his armor. Blood begins to freely flow down his body as it fills the paladin's boots.

Round 3
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Xill (Yellow-52)
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Jaysin
Jhalan
Milo
Artian
Lem
Cornelius (37/60)

Lem smiles a the Xill, and tells a funny joke. Most of the group hopefully appreciates it, but this joke is really funny. Especially to the Red Xill.

Maintains bardic performance for +2/+2; Casts hideous laughter on Red, Will DC16
overcome spell resistance?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Jaysin decides to try and finish off the red xill, leaving the injured yellow xill to his new associates! Extra attack for BoF

Bow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31 for Arrow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26 and Manyshot: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20- Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 2
Bow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20 for Arrow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28 - Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 31
Bow: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19 for Arrow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29 - Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 65
Bow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 for Arrow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25 - Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 85

Wow, that was horrible.

@GM: Sorry I forgot to note my AC specifically, but I did declare my Blessing of Fervor was for +2 to hit and AC, so it was 27. So the only thing that hit me was the crit threat. So only 8 damage. I'll make sure to note AC updates better.

Cornelius counter attacks, slashing his blade at the reddened xill.

BoF for +2 to hit/AC again

+1 CI Gladius @ Red: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 29
Damage on hot: 1d4 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10
+1 CI Gladius @ Red: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 34
Damage on hot: 1d4 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8

Using a use of my Adaptable Luck for +3 to the crit confirm roll.
Crit confirm: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 3 = 33
Extra damage on crit: 1d4 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10

AC is still 27

Cornelius still has an AoO pending on the yellow xill that stood up. (as does Jhalan)
Hell, technically you had one as it fell down too, but didn't take that either =P
PbP is an awkward format for staying on top of those things

Milo is going to delay, to see how all the more martially oriented types do, before deciding whether to jump in again with another spell

Ahh, thanks for the reminder Milo!

Yellow AoO: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 34
Damage on hit: 1d4 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9

AoO, Trip: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 17 + 2 = 32 If successful, target provokes AoOs, including (but not limited to) mine:
AoO, +1 Adamantine Fauchard, defender prone, inspire: 1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 4 + 2 = 351d10 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 = 17

"Sarenrae's rising sun will be your demise!" enthusiastically yells the devout.

As the xill rises to his feet, another sweeping blow brings him down again! Now that the extraplanar is on the ground again, Jhalan unleashes a series of powerful strikes to finish him.
+1 Adamantine Fauchard, PA, defender prone, inspire: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 2 + 4 + 2 = 241d10 + 8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 6 + 2 = 22
BoF extra attack (same modifiers as above): 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 - 2 + 4 + 2 = 371d10 + 8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 6 + 2 = 24
Iterative, +1 Adamantine Fauchard, PA, defender prone, inspire: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 2 + 4 + 2 = 161d10 + 8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 6 + 2 = 26

Confirmation: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 14 - 2 + 4 + 2 = 261d10 + 8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 6 + 2 = 24

Jaysin fires multiple arrows at the red xill in hopes of finishing it early. Not one of his arrows finds its mark as the xill ducks down behind the mass of vines.

As the yellow Xill stands Jhalan trips her again and ends her life with his fauchard as Cornelius helps him out with his blade.

Lem attempts to tel the remaining xill a joke.

Will save: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 4 = 22

The joke doesn't seem to translate well at all as she gives Lem the most peculiar gaze.

Cornelius enacts his retribution against the lone xill and hacks his gladius into the outsiders chest over and over again.

Round 3
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Xill (Red -28)
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Jaysin
Jhalan
Milo
Artian
Lem
Cornelius (48/60)

Milo scowls unhappily, at the last remaining xill, as he ducks past Lem for a clearer line of sight.

Once more, fire races along his hands as he utters more arcane words, before two rays launch towards the remaining foe.

Scorching Ray. Two rays, targeting the red xill with both.
Using the blessing of fervor bonus for the +2 to hit and AC

Ray 1: Ranged Touch into Melee, bard, fervor: 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 - 4 + 2 + 2 = 14, 4d6 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3, 1, 1) + 11 + 2 = 22 fire damage. 20% Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 89
SR: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Ray 2: Ranged Touch into Melee, bard, fervor: 1d20 + 6 - 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 4 + 2 + 2 = 22, 4d6 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4, 3, 6) + 8 + 2 = 26 fire damage. 20% Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 80
SR: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

[ooc]Blessing of fervor for an extra attack[/dice]

Nodachi, PA, FF, inspire, flank: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 341d10 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 2 = 21
Nodachi, PA, inspire, flank: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 341d10 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 18 + 2 = 24
Nodachi, PA, inspire, flank: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 211d10 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 18 + 2 = 24

2ndt attack critil confirmation, flank: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 281d10 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 18 + 2 = 27

These Xill are sttuborn in attacking us even when it means their death. Anyone knows why? Asks Artian surprised by so much stuborness in those creatures.

Milo and Artian quickly send the lone Xill back to its realm as it is burned alive.

Basically the plant takes up most of the ship. The Cleric Xill that you one shot was supposed to control it to eat you while the rest of the Xill hassled you. That plant cannot be damaged by anything has a Grapple and slam ability allowing the xill cleric to paralyze. Though without the cleric it is inert so good job!

Searching among the foliage of the creeper uncovers the xill treasures in the form of supplies, gems, and exotic materials picked up during their jaunts across the planes.

Heading up the small flight of stairs Jhalan notices that it comes to a deadend though he also notices telltale signs of a secret passage.

so what's up with the 'Clearly discernable within this taproot are the huddled forms of unmoving humanoids.' part? (from the initial room description)

Can we check those out?

Milo continues to swear at no one in particular, glaring around the hold angrily.

Eventually, he calms down enough to go examine the plant more closely

"Stupid bludgers were knappin' the weed, for sure." He mutters.

"Might need ta torch the whole lurk ta get it all." He adds, as he ponders what it would take to burn the entire plant.

He will use his wand of recharge innate magic to get back the daily use of produce flame... I missed not having it!

He will use said produce flame, as well as cast mirror image on himself, before we go through the next (pseudo-secret) door.

Lem looks impressed at the sheer capability for violence and destruction that the rest of the group commands.

He takes out his wand and gives Cornelius a quick tap of it.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Jayson will go about with his own mumbled cursing as he claims his durable arrows. Upon hearing about the secret door he sighs. More danger? What are we waiting for?

"Look there, a secret passage!" Jhalan points out. "Let's find out."

I want to be able to walk right says Artian just before casting Freedom of movement on himself. I can do the same for one of you, but then I'll not be able to let you attack more quickly if necesary. Anyone wants it?

Also he renews his Shield of faith before entering first in the secret passage. With AC 27 I'm the best protected, so I`ll risk to go first unless anyone wants that "honor"

Jhalan will go second, after you.

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Bodies in the plants vines will be explained more in a small bit.

This feels like the heart of the strange ship, and the pulse of its energy is almost palpable. The cabin is dominated by a cube composed entirely of brass that balances on one point atop a 3-foot crystal plinth, where it rotates slowly counterclockwise. Every inch of this cubiform monolith is covered in cramped script, symbols, schematic designs, and glyphs. Blue tracers of power flash across its surface every few seconds and are absorbed into these etched
characters.

Milo eyes the strange rotating cube with a scowl.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Barely noticing the figure trapped within the plinth upon which the cube balances, he looks at it a little closer.

Knowledge (planes) on Night Hags: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

"Some kinda salt box." He mutters, pointing out the figure to the others. "Looks like a hag coopered right there."

He mutters a quick arcane spell, and studied the contraption more thoughtfully.

Casting detect magic (Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25, Spellcraft: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31)
and will try to determine what's what with the device,
including what the symbols might represent (He knows Azlanti, if thats what they are) Linguistics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29.

Knowing he's not a scholar, Artian helps Milo in his investigation.

Casting detect magic
K. Arcana aid other: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Spell craft aid other: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

And how she has ended inside tha crystal? Do you know what kind of magic can do that?

Not only how, but why? Jaysin, having no knowledge of such things, keeps an eye out for the next threat that wants to try and kill him.

Charitable Hands: 4d6 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6, 2, 1) + (6) + 4 = 21 -50% for 10 HP, puts me at 58/60

Cornelius heals his wounds and joins the party. "A night hag? Sounds powerful and evil... what are they?", the halfling asks, a bit wary of more creatures coming out of nowhere.

Lem had healed Cornelius up to 55 before...

"A night hag... Cool.. I've never seen one of them before.."

Lem peers at the pointed figure.

"What do we do here?"

He tries to make head or tail of the runes.
know(any): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 An extra +10 if arcana or nobility

Anyone got linguistics?

Oh, let me take a look...

Linguistics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Hopefully that was useful.

Thanks Lem! I did miss that; so that'll top me off :)

The symbols and sketches on the cubic helm are indecipherable for the most part, having to do with an advanced form of non-uniform spatial mathematics that has been largely lost since the fall of Azlant 10,000 years ago.

Knowing a little bit doesn't seem to help too much. Jaysin takes a look and finds a single line of script hidden within the jumble that appears to impossibly incorporate writing in Ancient Osiriani hieroglyphs. Loosely translating the stream of random, unrelated characters seems to provide incontrovertible proof that the inhabitants of ancient Osirion did indeed have contact with the King Xeros at some point in the distant past.

The entire helm acts as a giant puzzle box of which various parts can be slid around to create new configurations of the characters on its sides.

Knowledge Arcana or Intelligence check to manipulate the cube.

Sure we can... but should we? =)

Milo studies the cube for a bit, muttering to himself in gnomish as he does so, occasionally stopping to read a rune in Azlanti, or swear colorfully in orcish. Nothing seems to offer any insights.

"Hag's definitely rugged." He says finally with a scowl, confirming his earlier observation.

He points at the cube. "Guesthouse or the screw though?" He shrugs clearly not sure if the cube is the cell or the key to opening it.

"Bludgers back there, ain't much for hired help." He offers, with a shrug back towards where the xill were. "So the judy's more likely scran than roller."

He glances at Artian. "Is flash what could do it... rug ya tight in a chunk 'o gin like that. Conjurations likely. Hocus way over my napper."

"Mostly just blow things up." He concedes, clearly not sure what sort of magic is involved.

Trap the Soul maybe?

"Planar prigs, hags." He adds. "But might prefer us to this shake?" He adds, thoughtfully.

"Granny I can tool it." He adds, as he starts to work out just which runes one would need to press.

do we want to?

"Of course we should!" says Lem.

"We are here to explore! What's the worst thing that could happen?"

aid another: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

Jaysin gives himself a headache by way of a mental facepalm after hearing Lem's words. Let us leave that question unanswered! Despite his feelings of dread the archer looks on with a curious eye.