[Gameday V] Wonders in the Weave Parts I & 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Eric Sklavos

Looks like he beat my CMD? Will post AOO in case I'm missing something.

Acrobatics to avoid AoO at full speed increases the DC by 10

Unnvar swings and misses at the Aspis Agent attempting to flee.

Does that bring it to me, Owyn and Amar's turns? If so...

Does that bring it to me, Owyn and Amar's turns? If so...

** spoiler omitted **

Apparently I got a bit ahead of myself.

Yes, it is Owyn, Amar, and Sarsczek's turn.

Sarsczek missed with the javelin.

Owyn strikes out at the aspis agent as he runs past, putting some extra strength behind the swing.
AoO Power Attack: 1d20 + 14 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 14 - 3 = 26
AoO Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (8) + (1) + 5 + 6 = 20
If that drops him...
The paladin then moves over to Clandelve, putting his hand on the dwarf as he mutters a prayer to send healing energy into him.
Lay on hands: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 3) = 16

With Owyn's strike, the last Aspis Agent falls.

As the battle is quickly over, the Lizardfolk relax a bit. One of them steps forward and speaks in common, "What brings you smooth-skins to the Muckmouth?"

Sarsczek answers in Draconic as he retrieves his spear. "Beatin up bad smooth-skins that take babies from good scaley-skins!"

The common speaking lizardfolk, smiles a bit awkwardly at Sarsczek as he's not sure what to make of him, "Ok, good to know. I thank you for helping out."

"I'm Sarsczek! Whass you're name? These baddie smooth-skins been keeping you long? They got your eggs too?"

"Indeed, can you tell us where your eggs are being held? And how many of these other smoothskins guard the lair?" asks Owyn
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

These other smooth skins have stolen from us, and from you as well. We only wish to eliminate them. Unnvar interjects.

Aid Diplomacy: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5

Or not

Yeah, I ain't got no problem helpin' savin' eggs and little youngun' lizards! Right Unnvar? We can do that!

Diplo Aid: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (13) - 3 = 10 August must have added a winning smile!

Diplo aid: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (5) - 3 = 2

Sarsczek attempts to help the Serpentfolk feel at ease by speaking in their native tongue Draconic again. He unfortunately accidentally uses the wrong word for 'egg' however, which more closely translates to 'omelette' and doesn't help his case much.

Clandelve thanks Owyn for the healing, then takes out his wand and hands it to the paladin.

"Ye min' usin' thes on me?" the dwarf asks.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Sarsczek hands Owyn his own CLW wand. "I could use a patch up meself. An you can use this on Clandy too. He was nice an lemme us his yesterday when I forgot mine. Hold onto it, use it on any'un who needs it."

Thx man

Elaqis, distracted by the water, mostly lets Owyn talk, but belatedly adds. {Draconic} "Oh, and were any of you hurt by the bad smooth-skins? I'm sure I have a stick in here to help with that."

At Owyn's words, the lizardfolk relaxes a bit, "My name is Essviss. Our eggs are in the cursed room beyond the hatchery. The smooth-skins leader, she has them. There are only a few smooth-skins in the lair at the moment. Most are out right now. I do not know the exact number."

For the sake of moving forward a bit, I'm going to give a quick description of the other room. Feel free to keep interacting with Essviss and his group.

"Looks like a chance tae tenk their investment," Clandelve says.

The dwarf readies his hammer and shield, prepared for battle with this leader.

I assume one of the draconic speakers will ask the lizardfolk about why the egg room in cursed? What the Aspis woman is capable of and what else we might need to avoid ahead.

After reading the note, Unnvar is ready to smash some more smooth skins. He moves deeper into the caves looking for the egg room, he moves quietly, looking for traps and enemies.

Perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27 + 4 for traps
Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

Essviss speaks common.

"Glowing light causes mind to go fuzzy in cursed room. I've never met the Aspis woman for more than a moment. I do not know what she is capable of, except the other smooth-skins answer to her."

Sounds like we gotta go get this Aspis girl, huh? What are we waitin' for? August seems ready for another fight.

After dispensing with any necessary healing, Owyn tells the lizardfolk, "Thank you for this information. We will put it to good use in the saving of your eggs."
After looking through the next room, Owyn ask the group "Shall we continue forward then?"

"Hmm, Elaqis, is there a glowing fuzzy mind light spell? Or do you got anyting that can make our brains not go fuzzy if we see it?"

As per usual, Sarsczek will accompany Unnvar in the scouting position.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 +3 for traps
Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

As Unnvar and Sarsczek make their way into the next section of the Muckmouth, they see a clearing to the left that has some lizardfolk activity.

The relatively dry land of this cavern is cluttered with the artifacts of lizardfolk daily life. Small cooking fires, mats, turtle shell bowls, wood utensils, stone knives, and game pieces crafted from rock and shell litter this area. A large group of lizardfolk go about their daily routine, though in a skittish and tense manner.

They have not spotted Unnvar or Sarsczek yet.

Unnvar returns to the group.

Some lizardfolks making dinner in there; probably can't all sneak by 'um. Let's get Essviss to go on in there and keep them calm as we go buy, so we can keep the element of surprise.

He points in the direction of the other cave where Essviss last was to indicate someone should run back and grab the common speaking lizardfolk, to see if he'll assist us.

Though he's helpful and will provide the Pathfinders any information they want, Essviss refuses to be seen helping the Pathfinders at the threat of having any of the eggs destroyed by the Aspis.

No worries, I was just looking for him to tell the other lizardfolk quietly, so they don't freak out at our sudden appearance. I understand his position.

Well, Sarsczek, Elaqis, Owyn; as quietly as possible head into the next room and keep the next group of lizardfolk calm. So hopefully we won't alert the remaining Aspis of our presence. Unnvar sighs...

We should try to lure this leader woman out of the egg room, so we don't have to deal with that pulsing light that dulls the mind.

Clandelve nods.

"Most ay th' lizardfolk have bin willin' tae lit us passed once we explain whit we're daein'," Clandelve offers.

So I gotta wait here until ya tell me ta charge in? Izzat what you guys want me ta do?

Sarsczek studies a couple of the scaleyskins to get a sense for their disposition. Hoping they aren't possessed or waiting to attack us.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 2 = 18

Then he goes back and reports.

"I dinint see any smoothskins in there... So I dun think we need be sneaky, just talk sneaky. Mebbe Elaqis can talk to em. Make them see we're good guys."

The gnome nods at Sarsczek and Unnvar's words. "Sure, I can try and placate the tribesmen. It shouldn't be two hard for one of my blood; just watch in case an unexpected Serpents hides amongst their number, all right August?"

Elaqis confidently strides into the room, arms up and out. He waits for some lizardfolk to notice him before he begins speaking, talking steady but quiet enough that his words do not echo far.

{Draconic} "Greetings scale-skinned Muckmouths! We come in peace, for you at least. I and some friends have heard bad other smooth-skins called the Aspis have take your eggs. May their corpses rot unn-cycled in the sun for that crime! We are no friends to the Aspis ourselves, and want to help you reclaim your young. So please," the gnome puts a finger to his lips. "Hush hush for now. Just point: are they around that bend? How many?"

Elaqis will also mention that their fellow tribesman Essviss has spoken with them, but will wait until the lizardfolk are quite close before name-dropping their ally.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37

As Elaqis makes his way into the room the lizardfolk, a bit startled, start to whisper to each other trying to figure out if he's a member of the Aspis or a new smooth-skin enemy. The tension of the newcomer in their part of the lair is gone as quick as it arrived. As soon as Elaqis starts speaking, the entire group starts to relax. The lizardfolk listen intently and all seem to nod in unison as Elaqis's words resonate among them. After Elaqis is done speaking, an elder Lizardfolk comes forward, speaking Draconic, "And greetings to you. My name is Oosthic, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Around the bend, the twins guard the, now empty, hatchery and beyond that Durra has our eggs." Upon hearing Essviss's name Oosthic smiles and nods, "I'm glad to hear Essviss is ok."

{Draconic} "And a pleasure to meet you as well Oosthic! Two guards around the corner, and this 'Durra' person in the place beyond, understood. Pardon my rudeness, but how many eggs are they holding hostage? We want to make sure that all of your tribe's strong next generation is accounted for."

"And Essviss is fine. We've already taken down a few of the Aspis invaders watching them in the other room. You can join him if you like. He did however mention something about a glowing mind-fuzzying light in the room Durra put the eggs. Is there anything you know about that? The more we can understand what the glow will do, the more we can make sure it won't put the eggs in any danger."

Elaqis also looks back and waves the others forward, loudly whispering in Common. "Come in. Our friend Oosthic says there are two guards to the East, then the chamber with the leader and the eggs.

"The room is a mystical site, but forbidden to enter. When Durra entered the room we were awestruck that she wasn't effected by the glowing lights of the room. We thought her maybe a god, that is until she stole our eggs. All 30 of them."

The rest of the group is greeted with kindness as they enter the chamber with the lizardfolk.

"Was she wearin anee-thing fancy that might make her brain not go fuzzy?"

So, everythin' under control? Not able to understand the lizardfolk, August tries not to get in the way.

"Here, yes August." Elaqis nods to the dwarf. "But there are tow more men guarding the next room. The leader seems to be in the chamber after that, immune to strange glittering magics and holding 30 eggs with her."

Sarsczek nods. "Durra stole 30 eggs. Dats like... three tens! And dats terrible."

30! Izzat more than 5? If it's more than that its horrible!

Anyone have any ideas how we can lure this Durra out of that room? Unnvar scratches his chin.

I like the idea of fighting her without putting the eggs in danger and avoid the weird magic.

"Enchant her to trick her out?" Elaqis opines. "Other than that, I'm more worried about her smashing the hostages if we give her time for a standoff."

"Can some'n pretend to be da aspie we beat up yesterday?"

Sarsczek wanders back into the previous room, grabs the clothing off of one of the Aspis agents that were taken down and returns.

Disguise: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (4) - 3 = 1

"See! I look like an aspie now right?"

"Is it possible that we might use the lizardfolk to flush her out? Perhaps have them claim some sort of emergency that she needs to come see for herself?"

Clandelve, not one for much subtlety, shrugs.

"We can tak' 'er in here or in there, but let's get oan wi' it."

My suspicion is when we fight the twins, she will hear it and be ready for us. Nevertheless, we can do out best. Unnvar pushes forward carefully into the next room.

Perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32 +4 for traps
Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 +3 for traps
Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Sarsczek shrugs and takes his usual position along side Unnvar after getting himself patched up from the last battle.

I moved folks on the map to points where I thought they might go while waiting for Unnvar and Sarsczek to scout. If you'd rather be somewhere else, let me know but being too close may give your position away sooner and effect who goes in the surprise round.

A small waterfall drums over several protruding stones before crashing into a large pool. A strange, pulsating light emanating from a nearby cave mouth fill this pool with a vivid and intense rainbow of colors. Torn nets litter the water. Parts of the netting are still attached to the shore, but most have been torn off, and now circle the pool in the current created by the waterfall.

Unnvar and Sarsczek move up to the edge of the room. Unnvar goes unnoticed and sees to Aspis agents, presumably the twins mentioned by Oosthic, stationed on either side of the pool with bows in hand. As Sarsczek sneaks around to take a look as well, the northern twin looks straight at Sarsczek who put the Aspis clothes on inside out, and hollers at him, "We don't have any tieflings in our midst . . . Pathfinder." He then looks over to his brother, "Look alive, Finn, we've got company." He then nocks an arrow and draws the bowstring . . .

Surprise Round:
Unnvar
Darrit (Northern Aspis Agent)
Sarsczek
End of Surprise Round

Acting quickly, breaking his cover, Unnvar taps his heels and flies across the room at the Northern Aspis man.

Activate Boots of Speed; move 45' directly in the grill of the northern Aspis.

The agent is startled by the half-orc's appearance and calls out, "Durra! We got company!"

The Aspis agent drops his bow and draws a rapier.

Sarsczek is up to conclude the Surprise Round.