Between all the flyers, you all are able to make it down. [/ooc
At the bottom of the shaft, you all find a solid stone floor. The only way out that you can see is back up. Saint Germaine sword creates more than enough light to see down here.
Male Assimar(musetouched) HP 45/45; Reroll @+3 1/1; Channels available 2/7; Energy body available 3/3 Oracle-6 AC19 (T:11; FF18); Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +5; Perc +0; Init +1;
Orophin provides light to help the searchers avoid shadows.
AC 24(26 BOF), T 15, FF 23 | hp 83/114 | Fort +12, Ref +7, Will +10 (+3 vs. fear) Human Garundi Fighter 10 Init +2; Senses Perception +14 Base Atk +10; CMB +15; CMD 30
"The trap door opens up then? Or drops us down? " Ariana looks inclined to start jumping up and down on the floor to see what happens, but first she examines the edges of the floor to see if there's a seam. All she manages to do is get dusty, and make a lot of noise moving around in heavy armor.
Male Assimar(musetouched) HP 45/45; Reroll @+3 1/1; Channels available 2/7; Energy body available 3/3 Oracle-6 AC19 (T:11; FF18); Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +5; Perc +0; Init +1;
"Or perhaps it opens to a phrase or a note?"
The bard tries a few songs, and looks around the chamber for further clues.
Male Half-Elf Magus 7|Init +4; Per +2| FORT +7 REF +5 WILL +6| HP 53| AC 19 (t12, ff 17)
Seltyiel walks over to the door, waving his hair while whispering a few arcane words quietly. "Maybe there is more to this door that the eye can see, or is meant to see."
Male Assimar(musetouched) HP 45/45; Reroll @+3 1/1; Channels available 2/7; Energy body available 3/3 Oracle-6 AC19 (T:11; FF18); Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +5; Perc +0; Init +1;
"Or maybe the door needs the energy of life to open it, rather than the negative energy that pervades this pit..." suggests the singer.
Male Half-Elf Magus 7|Init +4; Per +2| FORT +7 REF +5 WILL +6| HP 53| AC 19 (t12, ff 17)
"Hmm, well that's interesting..."
Seltyiel leans closer to the door examining it.
Know Arcana:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33
"Ahhh...careful folks. There is an aura of abjuration here. I suspect this portal may be warded. I think a little precaution is in order."
Seltyiel will try to see if he can discover any more information regarding the radiating abjuration magic. Ultimately, he will cast dispel magic on the trap door.
Male Assimar(musetouched) HP 45/45; Reroll @+3 1/1; Channels available 2/7; Energy body available 3/3 Oracle-6 AC19 (T:11; FF18); Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +5; Perc +0; Init +1;
"Well... it would appear that someone worked this out before us." notes Orophin. "I hope there wasn't a clue in the room above that we missed in our hurry."
Male Assimar(musetouched) HP 45/45; Reroll @+3 1/1; Channels available 2/7; Energy body available 3/3 Oracle-6 AC19 (T:11; FF18); Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +5; Perc +0; Init +1;
Orophin eyes up his morning star and starts to bang away.
Male Gnome Summoner 9 [ HP 84/84 | AC 22/14/19 | Fort +10, Ref +10, Will +10 (+2 vs. illusions) | Init +4 | Perception +10] {mage armor} Summons-V 3/9 - {bralani 84/84 } Whiskers 66/66 AC27 {I summoned, -1 neg level }
Wembly frowns as he realizes the mephit probably would just make a mess.
Hey! he points to Saint Germaine
Is your big sword made out of that adamantium metal? I bet that could saw through the door like butter....well, maybe cold butter. But I have seen it done. Well, better than normal steel at least.
HP: 82/82 || AC: 23, FF: 22, T: 11, CMD: 20 || F:+8, R:+4, W:+11 || 30ft Move, Init +5, Perc +5 (darkvision, Auto Dispel Darkness of 4th or lower) || Common (Taldan) & Celestial, LG Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Warpriest 9.0 PFS 5,274-21,Bastard Sword: +11/+6, 1d10+7 19x2, <PA +9/4, 2d10+13> , 5,274-12
I do!!!
Searching his pack for another instrument that might help, the knight hands Gronk a crowbar, then moves into to the sealed passageway. Saint Germaine steps in closer, trying to clear the way for safety, "So smiting it is." before slamming his large sword at the door twice.
It takes a few swipes of Saint Germaine's sword, but the stone floor back by magic finally gives and the pathfinders fall through the bottom.
They are caught by magic and drift down to the floor slowly.
Beneath the round stone trap door is a large chamber, its floor dozens of feet below. Dominating one end of the chamber is a massive stone throne, nearly twice as tall as an adult human. Numerous narrow passages lead away from the chamber, as does a much larger hall opposite the great throne.
Before the group can explore though to shambling figures come out of the alcoves.
HP: 82/82 || AC: 23, FF: 22, T: 11, CMD: 20 || F:+8, R:+4, W:+11 || 30ft Move, Init +5, Perc +5 (darkvision, Auto Dispel Darkness of 4th or lower) || Common (Taldan) & Celestial, LG Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Warpriest 9.0 PFS 5,274-21,Bastard Sword: +11/+6, 1d10+7 19x2, <PA +9/4, 2d10+13> , 5,274-12
Know Religion:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Suddenly shifting the grip on his sword as they glide down to use his blade as though it where a club, "Some sort of unliving Tian Nether Realmers!!!". As soon as his feet hit the solid ground, Saint Germaine, offering a knightly challenge and calling on Ragathiel for might and wrath in battle, rushes the nearest undead.
Free Action: Weapon Versatility to deal Bludgeoning Damage.
Swift Action: Cast Divine Favor.
Full Round Action: Charge Red Mummified Denizens of Leng.
Male Half-Elf Magus 7|Init +4; Per +2| FORT +7 REF +5 WILL +6| HP 53| AC 19 (t12, ff 17)
Seltyiel glides down as he sees his fellow Pathfidners engage the hall's guardians. He joins the, diverting some of his innate arcane power to his scimitar causing to ignite with crackling electrical energy. He moves to attack one of the guardians...
Selty will use a swift action and 1 point from arcane pool to add shocking burst weapon quality to his blade and will take a move action to engage the blue guardian and take a standard action to attack blue.
Germaine and the celestial cat both a land hits on the mummy, but it still stands.
Seltyiel does not have the same luck.
The red mummy, distends it jaw, giving an unnatural roar, and exposing it odd teeth and three pronged tongue.
The red Mummy lurches at Saint Germaine with a bite and a slam. Saint Germaine takes 13 points of damage, and 4 points of dex drain. A DC 20 fort save, reduces the dex drain to 1 point
The red mummy finishes up with another slam to the cat, and with unnatural speed, a second bit. the cat take 14 points of damage and 6 points of dex drain, DC 20 Fort reduces the dex drain to 1 point
The other mummy does the same display and goes into a full assault on Seltyiel. Two slams and two bites. 26 points of damage. The first bite does 5 points of dex drain, the second does 2. Need two dc 20 fort saves to reduce them both to one each.
the displays activate there aura, everyone with in 30 feet of the mummies must make a 2 DC 20 will saves vs fear. if you fail the first, you are shaken for 1d6 ⇒ 5 rounds. If you fail both, you are shaken for and additional 1d6 ⇒ 4 rounds.
Initiative(Bold May Act)
Round 1
Gronk, Ariana, Orophin
AC 24(26 BOF), T 15, FF 23 | hp 83/114 | Fort +12, Ref +7, Will +10 (+3 vs. fear) Human Garundi Fighter 10 Init +2; Senses Perception +14 Base Atk +10; CMB +15; CMD 30
Will Save DC20, Bravery:1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 = 26 Will Save DC20, Bravery:1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 = 26
She adjusts the hold on her weapon, and moves forward. She swings the Bastard Sword with both hands. "Those things are nasty. Be careful."
+1 Bastard Sword:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27 Damage Silver:1d10 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 Swift action Weapon Versatility to do Bludgeoning Damage.
Male Assimar(musetouched) HP 45/45; Reroll @+3 1/1; Channels available 2/7; Energy body available 3/3 Oracle-6 AC19 (T:11; FF18); Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +5; Perc +0; Init +1;
Will:2d20 ⇒ (9, 20) = 29
Shaken by the roaring, Orophin looks around the room in horror.
Shaken for 5 rounds
Worried, Orophin takes a moment to calm himself (and those nearby) with a simple childhood song about the sun rising.
HP: 82/82 || AC: 23, FF: 22, T: 11, CMD: 20 || F:+8, R:+4, W:+11 || 30ft Move, Init +5, Perc +5 (darkvision, Auto Dispel Darkness of 4th or lower) || Common (Taldan) & Celestial, LG Male Archon-Blooded Aasimar Warpriest 9.0 PFS 5,274-21,Bastard Sword: +11/+6, 1d10+7 19x2, <PA +9/4, 2d10+13> , 5,274-12
Fort DC 20:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 (DM Star Reroll +4)Fort DC 20:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29
Will 1 DC 20:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22 Will 2 DC 20:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17<fail>
Nasty!!!
Suddenly overcome with an unnatural fear of failure, a sense of dread that he is unworthy, Saint Germaine begins to shack, his sword unsteady. He hesitates for a brief moment, but finds an inner strength in his faith, in his duty, and suddenly his sword flairs with a holy light.
Bastard Sword vs Red:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 Bludgeoning/Magic Damage:2d10 + 18 ⇒ (2, 9) + 18 = 29<+ DC 14 Will Save or be destroyed>
Swift Action: Sacred Weapon to add Disruption
Vital Strike
Male Assimar(musetouched) HP 45/45; Reroll @+3 1/1; Channels available 2/7; Energy body available 3/3 Oracle-6 AC19 (T:11; FF18); Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +5; Perc +0; Init +1;
The group focus on one, but with one swipe, Saint Germaine's brilliant weapon disintegrates the mummy into dust.
The remaining mummy focuses on Ariana, missing with the first bite, but connecting with the other, plus its two slams. Ariana takes 22 points of damage. And 4 points of Dex drain, DC 20 fort save, reduces it to 1 point.
Male Half-Elf Magus 7|Init +4; Per +2| FORT +7 REF +5 WILL +6| HP 53| AC 19 (t12, ff 17)
Seltyiel, barely able to move having his life force seemingly drained from him, meekly searches his pack for aid. He draws a wand and taps its positive energy.
AC 24(26 BOF), T 15, FF 23 | hp 83/114 | Fort +12, Ref +7, Will +10 (+3 vs. fear) Human Garundi Fighter 10 Init +2; Senses Perception +14 Base Atk +10; CMB +15; CMD 30
Fort Save:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Ariana manages to shake off most of the dexterity drain, and takes a step to get into flank with Gronk. She speaks a word and her sword is wreathed in ice.
Male Assimar(musetouched) HP 45/45; Reroll @+3 1/1; Channels available 2/7; Energy body available 3/3 Oracle-6 AC19 (T:11; FF18); Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +5; Perc +0; Init +1;
Grasping his morning star, and not wanting to leave the fighting of the unlife to everyone else all the time, Orophin steps forward with a song on his lips.
Male Assimar(musetouched) HP 45/45; Reroll @+3 1/1; Channels available 2/7; Energy body available 3/3 Oracle-6 AC19 (T:11; FF18); Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +5; Perc +0; Init +1;
fort:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
"Ughh" says the signer, staggering backwards from the blow.
It has got to be getting close...unless this one is tougher than the first. But they looked about the same. Unless it is feeding off the injuries it deals to us. Which that is spooky, I know. But I have seen it happen. But I think those were incorporealie thingies.
He considers firing a blob of acid down at the creature, but figures his aim may not be good enough to keep from hitting friendlies.
The ferocity of Gronk and the Celestial Lion take down the final mummy.
Now with a chance to explore you all notice the throne and a brass plaque is affixed to the base of the throne inscribed with the following words in the Common tongue: “Behold, Hrethnar’s throne. Cold and empty, befitting a traitor.” Above this plaque is an empty compartment with a shallow key-shaped storage cavity.
These two long chambers on either side of the throne room are nearly identical. Each contains a long, 10-foot-deep trough carved into the stone floor that runs the length of one wall. Each trough is filled with a vile bubbling black sludge that reeks of salt water and rotten meat and radiates strong necromancy to spells such as detect magic. Though icy cold to the touch, the sludge is harmless to living creatures.
DC 25 Knowledge (arcana) or Spellcraft:
If a humanoid body is placed in the sludge, a week later it will reanimate as if create dead was cast
The eastern trough there are several corpses in the liquid. Several destroyed swamp mummies lay on the floor.
The western trough contains two bloodstained corpses that still look freshly dead. A female that appears varisian and a male that appears to be keleshite. They have not yet been submerged.
loot:
You find an empty handyhaversack. A Falchion made from silver and a +1 mithril shirt
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The group moves down a long hall, which its dimensions would not seem to physically fit inside the spires, but ends at a set of unlocked double doors.
Take a moment to recover. Remember that was all dex drain, not damage.
Male Gnome Summoner 9 [ HP 84/84 | AC 22/14/19 | Fort +10, Ref +10, Will +10 (+2 vs. illusions) | Init +4 | Perception +10] {mage armor} Summons-V 3/9 - {bralani 84/84 } Whiskers 66/66 AC27 {I summoned, -1 neg level }
Wembly smiles as the second mummy thing drops.
He flies down to the party and the lion.
I hope there are no more of those. We better have a look around. Well,
we found the Throne at least. I don't like the idea of resting her.
Do we think this is the pirate lady, whats her name, we were looking for? Faroon? And does she have a key or notes on how she did this? he points and casts detect magic on the pair as he looks around.
perception:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
I am assuming with our party assets, we are not going to be able heal the ability damage, at least not today...
After checking the bodies, and setting the lion on guard, Wembly will get out a logbook and map the room while the party heals.
