Galahad's Carrion Crown (Team Brain) (Inactive)

Game Master Galahad0430

Aeleanor looks at the punching dagger, the bag of shurikens, and the thieves tools with interest. Does anybody want some of these?

Ricven quickly glances over the items.

"None of it looks useful to myself, but I bet that wand will come in handy."

"Agreed, Ricven. I shall hang onto that for the group."

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Ad'ifaah's perception 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8
Aeleanor's perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Aeleanor finds a secret door in the east wall. This small vault was used to store the more valuable or notorious belongings of the various prisoners. Currently, the vault contains only five objects: a bloodstained handaxe, a collection of holy symbols on a ring, a moldy spellbook, a smith’s hammer, and a tarnished silver flute. Each item is tagged with a label.

Perception1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Shol'a'Saul eyes light up at the find. "I think we may have found the items that belonged to the prisoners!" She eagerly starts exanimg the items for any further clues.

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Oops, I forgot you Aerys :)

perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Ricven studies the items carefully, seeing if they match up to the more heinous individuals tied to the nursery rhyme.

Yes, the tags identify each item to its user. The ax was for the Lopper, the ring of holy symbols - Father Charlatan, the spellbook- the Splatter Man, the smith hammer- Mosswater Marauder, and the flute for the Piper of Illmarsh.

Aerys whispers an enchantment, touching his eyelids briefly with index and little fingers. casts detect magic & concentrates on the items

"Would there be some way to use these to lure the original owners, should they wish to reclaim them?"

"Sounds like a good idea to me. Or maybe they could serve as a distraction during a fight. They obviously wanted these things in life. Why should being dead change that?"

Aerys casts a spell and is rewarded with a glow from some of the items.

The handaxe is a +1 handaxe which does extra damage against certain types of undead (specifically any thing that was beheaded).

The holy symbols are a collection of 12 chains of different faiths. No matter how hard you try, they cannot seem to be untangled. They apparently have some sort of abjuration magic on them, but the exact properties are undiscernable.

The covers and pages of the thick, leather-bound spellbook have become caked with mold over the years, but some of the contents remain legible.
This book once belonged to Professor Hean Feramin, the man who would eventually achieve fame not through academia but through murder. Known in his final days as the Splatter Man, he was delt a hideous blow to his
morale and sanity by the loss of his spellbook. Mold has destroyed most of the book’s contents, but nine spells do remain viable: comprehend languages, dispel magic, false life, gust of wind, illusory script, levitate, mage armor, magic missile, and summon monster IV.

The hammer does not glow, but it is masterwork quality.

The flute is also masterwork and worth about 300gp.

I cast detect magic and look at the holy symbols.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Any wizards should take the spell book and copy the spells. There are some nice spells in there. Although we might want to sell a few of the higher level ones if they are not usable for a while.

Venedictos looks among the chains for a Shelyn holy symbol. If he finds one, he shows it to the other Shelyn worshippers in the group. His face turns a deeper shade of red than normal.

As a matter of fact, there is a holy symbol of Shelyn in the group. There is also a symbol for Desna and Gorum.

Knowledge(Religion): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Do I know what the other symbols are? Also, do I know what connection these disparate deities might have? Is there a group of 12 deities or something? Did they unite to face off against the Whispering Tyrant?

No, there is no real connection other than that they are the more common dieties worshipped in this area.

"Oh my, what an excellent find, Aleanor!" Corey delicately lifts up the spellbook and begins looking through some of the pages. "Some of these pages are definitely legible. If no one minds, I'll take this with us to copy down when we have a moment."

Corey, I was looking at your character sheet and I just noticed that you have your WIS modifier listed as -4, but it is only -2

"Shall we move on to the next room? Taking all of these items with us, of course."

Which way? The bigger doors in the main auditorium that are on the east wall?

Yes, that way sounds good

Sounds good to me too.

Abe will try be up front with Ricven when they open the door.

harrow 4

The northeast wall of this room has partially fallen, revealing the dark, murky waters of the pond outside. Moldering training dummies and other similar equipment hint that this room may have once been a training area for the guards. In the northeast part of the room, the floor around a dark, jagged hole is surrounded by black scorch marks.

"Perhaps this is where they triggered the collapse, or maybe the floor just gave way due to the fire. Either way, the heavier among us should take care."

Shol'a'saul nods to the balding priest, "That would be a wise decision." She points to the door at the far wall. "Would it be fruitful to head in that direction?"

Lets see if there is anything here before we move on. Can anyone determine what caused these scorch marks?

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Ricven examines the room closely as he cautiously steps inside.

Aerys likewise examines the scorch marks. perception1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

"Or perhaps something below was attempting to work its way up..."

"Now that's a chilling thought."

Detect evil as usual

sorry for the delay having trouble putting a grid on the map

Ok, still having trouble w/map, but should fix tonight. I don't think I'll need it for this combat, so I'll move along.

As Ricven and Abernathus move forward into the room and approach the hole in the floor, a lurid light begins to show and brighten from it. Suddenl, bursting forth from the hole are several burning skulls which immediately fly to the attack.

Ricven 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Abe 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Aerys 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Ad' 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Shol 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Ven 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Ael 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
skulls 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Round 1

Aeleanor
skulls
Aerys
Ricven
Shol'a'saul
Ad'ifaah
Abernathus
Venedictos

As usual, Ad'ifaah lays back and takes a nap while awaiting her turn in the initiative, someday I will get a good roll on one of these.

Aerys freezes momentarily as the spectres burst into the chamber. Recovering, he sends a burst of pure white light towards the nearest skull. casts disrupt undead1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21damage (hopefully)1d6 ⇒ 6

Aeleanor whips out her sword and slashes at one of the flying skulls.

Drow Blade: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4
Crit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 8

Ricven smiles grimly as the skulls come flying at the group.

"Does anything around here not attack in hordes?"

Greatsword power attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (3, 2) + 9 = 14
Crit confirm 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Crit damage 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 14 for 31 total
Cleave power attack, if possible 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Damage 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (5, 6) + 9 = 20

If Ricven is able to attempt a cleave, his AC will drop by 2 for the round

Aeleanor rushes forward and chops one of the skulls out of the air. The remaing five attack the people in front.

skull vs Aeleanor 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
skull vs Ricven 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
skull vs Ricven 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
skull vs Abernathus 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
skull vs Abernathus 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Stellar! Well, I guess this is a surprise round for you:)

Aerys hits one of the skulls with a ray of light and it explodes, while Ricven easily cuts down both skulls near him.

Ad'ifaah draws her scimitar while charging toward the nearest skull.

Knowledge(religion): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 <-- Do I know what these are?

Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 1 = 6
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 3 = 9

Ok, I have no clue what we are fighting and miss everything.

Shol'a'saul stares at the skulls, a frightened look in her eyes. She chants a magical spell of protection on herself.

Cast Mage armor on herself AC 16, duration 2 hours.

Assuming at least one still lives after Abe, Venedictos flings his hand towards a skull and a bolt of lightning streaks out at it.

Touch attack: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (12) - 4 = 8

The electricity crackles across the room, slamming into the far wall, spraying stone chips about.

Ad' I feel for you. The dice have been sucky for me in my other game too.

"Ack!"

Abe takes a swing with his sword, whiffing completely.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Same order for round 2. There are only two skulls left, both on Abernathus.

Ricven moves over to Abernathus and swings at one of the skulls, missing with considerable force.

Power attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 4) + 9 = 17

Aerys mutters as he whispers another spell "We find a handaxe enchanted against headless undead, only to then be attacked by bodiless foes. At least this place maintains a sense of irony..." Shadows in the dim chamber dance and jerk as another bolt of white light shoots towards one of the skulls snapping at Abernathus.

Casts disrupt undead 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

damage1d6 ⇒ 5

Shol'a'saul knows her abilities are not effective against undead, despite her studies. She elects to shift into a defensive stance for now.

Total Defense.

Embarrassed by her last miss, Ad'ifaah moves over to another skull and takes a swing.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 1 = 13 +2 if I can get into a flanking position
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

I just realized I forgot Corey in that fight

Aerys and Ad'ifaah are able to finish off the last two skulls, but not before they get their attacks off on Abernathus.

skull vs Abernathus 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
skull vs Abernathus 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

1pt of damage plus 1d6 ⇒ 4 fire damage