The agents head to the Shrine of the Failed, which is actually empty at the moment since the caretakers and visitors alike are out watching Sir Reinhart attempt the test of the starstone.
This monumental chamber stretches eighty feet from end to end, with a ceiling suspended thirty feet from the floor by great pillars. Seven arched passages lead to humble rooms, each of which contains a polished stone altar dedicated to one of the failed aspirants who attempted the Test of the Starstone.
Each of these chambers contains a small stone altar to one of the failed aspirants. Each altar stands upon a raised dais and bears a small brass nameplate identifying the aspirant and the would-be-god’s areas of interest.
A-Demuren: Sacrifice
B-Mellag: Rot
C-Oggo: Sixteen Poses
D-Plokkis: Spoiled Food and Wastefulness
E-Silmor: Blades
F-Gobru: Fish and Bountiful Sea
G-Spuchasta: Hallucinatory Incense and Herbs
Male NG Half-dwarf looking Oread Cleric (Varisian Pilgrim) 2 | HP 19/15 | AC 17; T: 12; FF: 15 | CMB: +3, CMD: 15 | Fort +4; Ref +2; Will +6 (+1 vs. spells, SLAs, + poison) | Init: +2 | Perc: +4, (+2 and automatic roll for unusual stonework) SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Enlarge 3/6, UbtS 6/6, Channel 3/3 | Spells: 1st : Domain: 1/1; Regular: 2/3 | Active conditions: prone
Genryl heads over the Gobru's shrine. Barely able to keep a straight face he gets out a good, "Wiffle!' before laughing. "Who thought that was a good password!"
Medium Giant Slug 4HD, HP 22/22, AC15, T9, FF15 (+6 NA), DR 5/Slashing or Piercing, CMD13 Can't be Tripped, Fort +5, Ref +3 Evasion, Will +3 , Init -1, Perc +0, Blindsense 30' Effects:
Grippli Druid (Swamp Druid) 4 HP 31/31, AC19, T14, FF16, CMD14, Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +8, Init +3, Perc +10 Effects:
Mae hops along the whirlwind tour of Absalom with the little red head Halfling as the guide. "There is so much here to see and do, but the trees are so few and small. The air is dirty, this rain feels nice on my skin, it doesn't do well in the hot, dry sun."
She does her best to keep up as she sight sees until they get to the Shrine of the Failed. "I wonder if the man today will fail, would they give him his own place here?"
She watches the others to see what they'll do next.
Medium Giant Slug 4HD, HP 22/22, AC15, T9, FF15 (+6 NA), DR 5/Slashing or Piercing, CMD13 Can't be Tripped, Fort +5, Ref +3 Evasion, Will +3 , Init -1, Perc +0, Blindsense 30' Effects:
Grippli Druid (Swamp Druid) 4 HP 31/31, AC19, T14, FF16, CMD14, Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +8, Init +3, Perc +10 Effects:
Mae squeezes her way into the room, being small has its advantages sometimes. Perception, DC25:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11"I don't see anything, too many big people in here... Ayla did you write down was coin said?"
Female Gnome Rogue 3 | HP: 27/27 | AC 16 (T14, FF 13) (+1 vs. traps) | CMB: +0 CMD: 13 | F:+4 R:+7* W:+3* | Init +3 | Perc +10*, DisDev +11*, SM +1, Bluff/Diplo/Intim +0 (+1 vs. Mendev Crusaders) | Speed 20 ft. | Sneak Attack +2d6 | Dancing Lights: 1/1, Ghost Sound: 1/1, Prestidigitation: 1/1, Speak with Animals: 1/1 | Esoteric Scholar 1/1, Prepared Agent 1/1 | Active Conditions: None
"Sure did! The path and chamber are complete, hidden behind the nameplate of the requested aspirant and guarded by the word you requested. Fimbrik will add more."
Ayla nods. "In case you've forgotten, the letter at Fimbrik's read: Well, you got me!
I’m not here anymore, and my house is filled with an incredible array of illusions to discourage the curious. But you just had to break in. I respect your gumption and assume you’re either a petty burglar or someone looking into Eylysia’s affairs. I’ve left Absalom to look for my friend, for she’s been missing for some time; however, I’ve attached the name of a particular Pathfinder you’ll want to investigate at the Wall of Names at the Society Grand Lodge. I assure you, it’s quite important, but I’ll leave you to figure out why. Oh, and the password. It’s ‘Wiffle.’ You’ll find it important, should you learn where to use it. —The Illustrious Fimbrik. Hollis "Evil Grin" Thorne"
She nods again, after reciting the letter from memory. "And as I'm sure you'll recall, Hollis' name plate read, (I can't reference that on my current device right now). It happened, like, fifteen minutes ago or something, so I'm sure you remember!"
Ayla then attempts to push on the nameplate really hard while shouting 'Wiffle!' Then she tries pushing on the altar while doing the same.
M Dhampir (Vetala born)23/23 AC 12(Mage Armor 16), FF10/T12(16) Saves F+4/R+4/W+3 Witch 3 Init +8. Per +1
Will save:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
"The name plate said "Hollis 'Evil Grin' Thorne". Lets try "Evil grin" Theolish mentioned.
Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
"Hey, I think I feel a draft coming from the west wall." he added as he tried to see where it was by licking a finger and feeling the temperature change.
Well, the 20 is nice but the fighter might have been happier seeing it in combat
Medium Giant Slug 4HD, HP 22/22, AC15, T9, FF15 (+6 NA), DR 5/Slashing or Piercing, CMD13 Can't be Tripped, Fort +5, Ref +3 Evasion, Will +3 , Init -1, Perc +0, Blindsense 30' Effects:
Grippli Druid (Swamp Druid) 4 HP 31/31, AC19, T14, FF16, CMD14, Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +8, Init +3, Perc +10 Effects:
Mae points to the nameplate "It moved a bit. Keep poking." Her long sticky finger waggling excitedly at the plate.
Once Ayla finishes writing the passwords...the illusion breaks. The western section of the wall slides back and reveals a passage way.
The cavern extends around the backside of the temple, and leads to a small study.
Several desks are arranged along the northern and eastern edges of this small stone alcove. Whereas the stonework leading to this chamber is rough, the walls in the alcove are polished. A single gem rests among the neatly filed papers on the desk, emitting a soft luminescence that brightens the small room.
Numerous papers lay about on all of the desk, which looks like it may take several months to compile what they detail. Most of them are written in an ancient dialect.
DC 20 Linguist:
Azlanti...if you try to decipher, you find it is further encrypted, with an old cipher used by The Society centuries ago.
Uriah moves into the room and starts glancing all over the papers. "Whoa. What a haul. I have no idea what any of this means, but I bet Dreng will be happy about it."
Medium Giant Slug 4HD, HP 22/22, AC15, T9, FF15 (+6 NA), DR 5/Slashing or Piercing, CMD13 Can't be Tripped, Fort +5, Ref +3 Evasion, Will +3 , Init -1, Perc +0, Blindsense 30' Effects:
Grippli Druid (Swamp Druid) 4 HP 31/31, AC19, T14, FF16, CMD14, Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +8, Init +3, Perc +10 Effects:
Mae licks her bulbous eyes as the wall slides back, revealing yet another secret tunnel "Is it normal for there to be some many hidden caves around your city Ayla? I like them, nice and cool and relaxing."
She hops along with the others and looks at all the papers, nodding in agreement with Uriah.
M Dhampir (Vetala born)23/23 AC 12(Mage Armor 16), FF10/T12(16) Saves F+4/R+4/W+3 Witch 3 Init +8. Per +1
"As far as I can tell, this city has many undiscovered secrets." Theolish said as they looked around the room. "Lets start bundling the papers based on where we find them. Someone draw a map of the area and lets label it along with what was found so that someone can better research it.
Female Gnome Rogue 3 | HP: 27/27 | AC 16 (T14, FF 13) (+1 vs. traps) | CMB: +0 CMD: 13 | F:+4 R:+7* W:+3* | Init +3 | Perc +10*, DisDev +11*, SM +1, Bluff/Diplo/Intim +0 (+1 vs. Mendev Crusaders) | Speed 20 ft. | Sneak Attack +2d6 | Dancing Lights: 1/1, Ghost Sound: 1/1, Prestidigitation: 1/1, Speak with Animals: 1/1 | Esoteric Scholar 1/1, Prepared Agent 1/1 | Active Conditions: None
"Got it!" Ayla pulls out her journal and charcoal and begins to make sketches of the area. She then labels the map, and where all the papers were found.
If she happens to have time to do all that she'll quickly map the tunnels and the secret latch on the altar as well.
It takes the group of PC's about an our to catalog and collect all the documents.
Ayla manages to do a rough sketch of the office, cavern and then the altar.
On the way out, the Pathfinders are met by a group of robed figures blocking their exit. They wear black and grey robes and all wear identical one-eyed masks.
DC 15 knowledge religion:
You notice the colors and the mask are symbols of Norgorber, The Reaper of Reputation.
They say nothing, just stare at the pathfinders, but one makes their intentions clear as the figure draws a rapier and advances.
Male NG Half-dwarf looking Oread Cleric (Varisian Pilgrim) 2 | HP 19/15 | AC 17; T: 12; FF: 15 | CMB: +3, CMD: 15 | Fort +4; Ref +2; Will +6 (+1 vs. spells, SLAs, + poison) | Init: +2 | Perc: +4, (+2 and automatic roll for unusual stonework) SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Enlarge 3/6, UbtS 6/6, Channel 3/3 | Spells: 1st : Domain: 1/1; Regular: 2/3 | Active conditions: prone
Completely flumoxed by the shrine, Genryl gives a small exclaim of surprise as he watches Ayla push back the nameplate. "Oh! That's a great find, and not a bad idea on a way to hide it. People would need to know the password AND how to use it!"
He gladly helps people pack and gather the materials, but his distinct lack of understanding on the languages used means he's rather a poor hand at sorting.
He stops short as he catches sight of the hooded figures. In a low almost hissing whisper, he warns the group, "They're followers of Norgorber! They probably want to keep this place a secret, but if we expose them they might flee... or try to kill us even harder."
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Know (Religion):1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Uriah moves forward and puts a hole in the chest of green.
Blue runs up and misses just by a hair.
Red makes contact with Uriah, which makes him uneasy. Uriah needs to make a DC 12 will save to fight off the evil eye. If you fail you have a -2 to all your saves for 5 founds. If you save, it is reduced to 1 round
Yellow moves up to green and lays a hand over the wound, stitching it closed.
Round 1-Bold May Act
Genryl
Mae
Naoto
GM:Green
Teloish
Ayla
Medium Giant Slug 4HD, HP 22/22, AC15, T9, FF15 (+6 NA), DR 5/Slashing or Piercing, CMD13 Can't be Tripped, Fort +5, Ref +3 Evasion, Will +3 , Init -1, Perc +0, Blindsense 30' Effects:
Grippli Druid (Swamp Druid) 4 HP 31/31, AC19, T14, FF16, CMD14, Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +8, Init +3, Perc +10 Effects:
Mae's eyes open up wide at the sight of the robed and masked men, those eyes narrow into determined slits as one draws a sword and steps forward "They come baring their teeth, defend yourselves!"
The little frog lady steps behind a pillar, drawing her bow and an arrow. She leans out and fires at the man with the red shoes!
Longbow vs Red:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 111d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
From what I gather reading the cover rules, as long as I can draw an unobstructed line from one of my corners to all of his, he has no cover. If I'm getting this wrong then I'll take another step out for a clear shot. Otherwise I'll enjoy sending in arrows from the safety of the pillar.
Male NG Half-dwarf looking Oread Cleric (Varisian Pilgrim) 2 | HP 19/15 | AC 17; T: 12; FF: 15 | CMB: +3, CMD: 15 | Fort +4; Ref +2; Will +6 (+1 vs. spells, SLAs, + poison) | Init: +2 | Perc: +4, (+2 and automatic roll for unusual stonework) SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Enlarge 3/6, UbtS 6/6, Channel 3/3 | Spells: 1st : Domain: 1/1; Regular: 2/3 | Active conditions: prone
Genryl gives a slight hiss as he sees the other group has a healer as well. He decides that buffing his companions might be the best idea. "Teloish! Prepare to take up a lot more space!" The heavily bearded man grasps his holy symbol with one hand, holds the other in front of his face and starts to chant a prayer. After a few words a few drops of red liquid form on the fi9ngertips of his upraised hand. He flicks them at Teloish.
As the other man grows in size, Genryl rushes closer to the fight. He finally draws his longspear, preparing for the response of the Norgorbereans.
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Free action to grow Teloish, move to get closer and standard to draw his spear. Teloish, the enlarge effect is only one round and if you don't like being large, let me know and I won't use it again.
Mae, I believe you can get high enough to shoot freely. I know that if you are double the height of someone you are attacking through with a reach weapon they don't provide cover but I don't know about ranged, however.
Female Gnome Rogue 3 | HP: 27/27 | AC 16 (T14, FF 13) (+1 vs. traps) | CMB: +0 CMD: 13 | F:+4 R:+7* W:+3* | Init +3 | Perc +10*, DisDev +11*, SM +1, Bluff/Diplo/Intim +0 (+1 vs. Mendev Crusaders) | Speed 20 ft. | Sneak Attack +2d6 | Dancing Lights: 1/1, Ghost Sound: 1/1, Prestidigitation: 1/1, Speak with Animals: 1/1 | Esoteric Scholar 1/1, Prepared Agent 1/1 | Active Conditions: None
"Well, hellooooooo ugly!" Ayla exclaims. "Did anyone ever tell you guys, you need WAY better fashion advice? But, don't worry! I'll fix that when I describe your glorious deaths in my next Ada Mantine adventure novel! It'll all work out in the end!"
As she speaks, Aya draws her crossbow and loads it.
Medium Giant Slug 4HD, HP 22/22, AC15, T9, FF15 (+6 NA), DR 5/Slashing or Piercing, CMD13 Can't be Tripped, Fort +5, Ref +3 Evasion, Will +3 , Init -1, Perc +0, Blindsense 30' Effects:
Grippli Druid (Swamp Druid) 4 HP 31/31, AC19, T14, FF16, CMD14, Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +8, Init +3, Perc +10 Effects:
I also find it helpful to add in what weapon you are using in your attack roll and description. Adds in some nice flavor and makes it easier on the GM to know what you're swinging. And us other players have a better idea of what yer swinging. Right now I'm thinking... an overgrown, slightly stiff river carp, scales flying every which way as it slams into the marble floor!
N Female Kitsune Conjurer (Chronomancer) 1 | HP: 7/7 | Init: +2 Perception: -1 | AC: 16 T: 12 FF: 14 CMD: 11 | F +1 R +2 W +1 | 1st [2/4]
Seeing the oncoming assailants, Naoto whispers some words and conjures an ethereal set of armor lost to time around her. Drawing a dagger from her belt, she looks to Uriah "Good luck Uriah! I have faith in you!"
The blue one ducks under the blade of Teloish and takes the long way around Uriah to set up an dvantageous position with its partner. The takes a swipe at him. He catches him in a vital spot, rendering him unconscious.Uriah takes 9 damage.
The red one launches a green ray from its finger tips and hits teloish in the chest. Teloish needs a DC 13 fortitude save or takes 4 points of strength damage. If you save, you take 2 instead
Yellow on the other hand, pulls a scroll from a case and chants off the incantation. Teloish begins to feel dread. Teloish needs to give me a DC 13 will save or be shaken. It is a mind-affecting fear effect
Round 2-Bold May Act
Genryl
Mae
GM: Green
Naoto
Teloish
Ayla
M Dhampir (Vetala born)23/23 AC 12(Mage Armor 16), FF10/T12(16) Saves F+4/R+4/W+3 Witch 3 Init +8. Per +1
Fort:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Will:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Going to use my GM reroll +1 for the fort save reroll:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
The beam ray struck Theolish and he felt a bit weaker and started to shake from fear due to the incantation.
Str now 14 once the enlarge person goes away and -2 on all rolls for shaken
Medium Giant Slug 4HD, HP 22/22, AC15, T9, FF15 (+6 NA), DR 5/Slashing or Piercing, CMD13 Can't be Tripped, Fort +5, Ref +3 Evasion, Will +3 , Init -1, Perc +0, Blindsense 30' Effects:
Grippli Druid (Swamp Druid) 4 HP 31/31, AC19, T14, FF16, CMD14, Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +8, Init +3, Perc +10 Effects:
Mae croaks nervously as the gun toting red head goes down but she keeps on sending arrows at the red robed man, cocking her head around the pillar as he arrow seems to be on target. Dirty creeps, jumping us like this!
Male NG Half-dwarf looking Oread Cleric (Varisian Pilgrim) 2 | HP 19/15 | AC 17; T: 12; FF: 15 | CMB: +3, CMD: 15 | Fort +4; Ref +2; Will +6 (+1 vs. spells, SLAs, + poison) | Init: +2 | Perc: +4, (+2 and automatic roll for unusual stonework) SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Enlarge 3/6, UbtS 6/6, Channel 3/3 | Spells: 1st : Domain: 1/1; Regular: 2/3 | Active conditions: prone
Ah, right Power Attack! Sorry about the call out, I missed that!
Genryl gives a slight grimace as everyone attacks the fighter. He repeats his short chance from earlier flicking a few drops of red wine at Teloish before the man shrinks down again. "Teloish, Uriah doesn't look so good, let's take down the man with the green sticking out of his robes!"
The cleric then takes advantage of Uriah's positioning and tries to take out the man hanging out on his flank.
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Attack, with flanking?:1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 + 2 = 13 I don't know if Uraih is still standing and able to flank. -2 if he goes down Damage:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
M Dhampir (Vetala born)23/23 AC 12(Mage Armor 16), FF10/T12(16) Saves F+4/R+4/W+3 Witch 3 Init +8. Per +1
Stepping up a bit, Theolish smacked the robed figure next to Uriah with the edge of the glaive, causing a grievous wound.
Attack Blue:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 222d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 3) + 4 = 14 Did not power attack. I am having issues getting the map to load. Please five foot me closer to blue.
N Female Kitsune Conjurer (Chronomancer) 1 | HP: 7/7 | Init: +2 Perception: -1 | AC: 16 T: 12 FF: 14 CMD: 11 | F +1 R +2 W +1 | 1st [2/4]
Sprinting around the sides of the pillars, Naoto focuses on the green priest stabbing at Genryl. Propelling the force of magic through the air, she reaches out to strike out at the Green Goblin.
Medium Giant Slug 4HD, HP 22/22, AC15, T9, FF15 (+6 NA), DR 5/Slashing or Piercing, CMD13 Can't be Tripped, Fort +5, Ref +3 Evasion, Will +3 , Init -1, Perc +0, Blindsense 30' Effects:
Grippli Druid (Swamp Druid) 4 HP 31/31, AC19, T14, FF16, CMD14, Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +8, Init +3, Perc +10 Effects:
Mae hops along quickly with one eye on Uriah and the other now split between two yellow guys I think I drank too much Bufo.. now there is two of him? She draws and arrow, knocks it and lets it fly at the yellow men.
Longbow vs Yellow:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 111d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Real or Copy? 1 Real, 2 Copy:1d2 ⇒ 1
Male NG Half-dwarf looking Oread Cleric (Varisian Pilgrim) 2 | HP 19/15 | AC 17; T: 12; FF: 15 | CMB: +3, CMD: 15 | Fort +4; Ref +2; Will +6 (+1 vs. spells, SLAs, + poison) | Init: +2 | Perc: +4, (+2 and automatic roll for unusual stonework) SM: +7 | Speed 20ft | Enlarge 3/6, UbtS 6/6, Channel 3/3 | Spells: 1st : Domain: 1/1; Regular: 2/3 | Active conditions: prone
Genryl, realizing he needs to get over to Uriah at some point and that he can't keep Mr. Green far enough away to use his longspear effectively, drops it. He starts to step around the man with the green sticking out his robes and pulls out his club, hoping Halcamora will look favorably on him using her favored weapon. As an almost after thought, he chants his growth prayer again and flicks the red droplets at Teloish.
