Male TN Wayang Unchained Rogue 9.0 | AC 23 (T 16/FF 19)*+2 vs Traps | CMB +6 CMD 23 (FF 17) | HP 75/75 | Init +3 | Fort +6 Ref +13 Will +6 *+2 vs Shadow Magic / +1 vs Humanoid Reptilians)(Evasion) | Perception +20 (+3 to locate traps / +2 avoid surprises) | Darkvision 60' | Speed 20' | Ghost Sound 1/1 | Pass w/o Trace 1/1 | Ventriloquism 1/1 | Vanish 4/4 | Languages: Common, Abyssal, Azlanti, Draconic, Goblin, Infernal, Wayang | Active Conditions:
With the octopi gone, Lucifer activates his rogue ability again to become invisible. With his invisibility established, he moves along the path to where the Undine was last seen.
Standard: Vanish (Last daily use | Last 4 rounds or until attack)
Move: 15'
Well, I'm glad the octopi are gone, but, Jafit's not really designed to deal with this sort of attack. Next, the croc should go into a death spin, yes? BAD for Jafit.
Odds are not in my favor, but I'm going to try it anyway. Defensive casting of Burning Hands while grappled. 2 concentration checks by the rules. I don't know the DC for the grappled one, so I'll post it second.
Defensive Casting Concentration DC 17:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 Grappled Concentration DC 11+Croc's CMB (11 for 22?):1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Holy Schnikies! Showing a little passion for life there, ain't he?
Male Dwarf Foehammer (4) | HP 40/40 | AC 20(22 w/shield) T 10 FF 17(19 w/shield) CMB +8 CMD +18 | F +7 R +2 W +1 | Init. 1 (+3 underground) | Active Conditions:
Swim:1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14
Finally reorienting himself Hovok breaks the plane of the water and draws a deep breathe before attempting to swim in the direction he hears a significant amount of splashing.
Swim:1d20 - 2 ⇒ (10) - 2 = 8
Though apparently that was too much to hope for before he sinks back under the surface of the water.
Of course I would get the full plate right before a water level................shesh...welp maybe next round I will actually be able to do something other than flail in place.
Lucifer vanishes and swims next to the undine shaped air bubble.
Orovan swings at the crocodile hitting it solid in the nose.
Jafit, in the jaws of the beast, focuses with all he's got and is able to send an arc of fire through the crocodile, and the crocodile disappears from existence.
Meanwhile, Hovok is able to get himself to the surface, but is unable to move in the direction of the undine.
Neilmin attempts to swim toward the undine, but sinks below the surface. Letting himself sink to the floor he is able to push himself back to the surface.
GM Screen:
1d20 ⇒ 16
The undine see's the Lucifer shaped air pocket and moves 5' before summoning yet again. 1d3 ⇒ 1
This time a small water elemental in between himself and the larger group. The elemental slams into Jafit delivering a hard blow to his chest.
Male Dwarf Foehammer (4) | HP 40/40 | AC 20(22 w/shield) T 10 FF 17(19 w/shield) CMB +8 CMD +18 | F +7 R +2 W +1 | Init. 1 (+3 underground) | Active Conditions:
Swim:1d20 - 2 ⇒ (18) - 2 = 16
Surprised that the battle hasn't moved too far down the hallway. Hovok moves slightly to the side before taking his own swing at the new elemental.
Swim:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Orovan swims forward towards the elemental and swings down at it with his greataxe.
Greataxe:1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17, Damage:1d12 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 = 12 "Does she ever run out of summons?" He cries in exasperation.
Greataxe AoO:1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 2 = 24, Damage:1d12 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11 Miss % (low is bad):1d100 ⇒ 97 "Something to remember me by!" Orovan snaps as he brings down his greataxe in a slanted arc towards the space where the undine should be.
Male Dwarf Foehammer (4) | HP 40/40 | AC 20(22 w/shield) T 10 FF 17(19 w/shield) CMB +8 CMD +18 | F +7 R +2 W +1 | Init. 1 (+3 underground) | Active Conditions:
Male TN Wayang Unchained Rogue 9.0 | AC 23 (T 16/FF 19)*+2 vs Traps | CMB +6 CMD 23 (FF 17) | HP 75/75 | Init +3 | Fort +6 Ref +13 Will +6 *+2 vs Shadow Magic / +1 vs Humanoid Reptilians)(Evasion) | Perception +20 (+3 to locate traps / +2 avoid surprises) | Darkvision 60' | Speed 20' | Ghost Sound 1/1 | Pass w/o Trace 1/1 | Ventriloquism 1/1 | Vanish 4/4 | Languages: Common, Abyssal, Azlanti, Draconic, Goblin, Infernal, Wayang | Active Conditions:
Seeing the wall of water move away, Lucifer runs down the hallway back to the main hallway to block the bath. Still invisible, he fires the bolt from his crossbow toward the wall of water as he pops back into sight.
+1 Crossbow vs Undine:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 20% Miss Chance (low bad):1d100 ⇒ 61 Damage:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 Sneak Attack Damage:2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6 Unsure if I would get the sneak attack since the Undine is invisible too.
As the undine moves away Orovan gets a good swing of the axe on the undine. As blood starts to form in the water creating a trail to the hallway openning, Hovok swings and misses. The dwarf then moves smoothly in the water, like he's been swimming his whole life and swings his hammer, missing the undine once again.
Lucifer moves back down the hallway, takes aim with his crossbow and lets a bolt loose at the pocket of air. The bolt finds its home and the undine is motionless.
No sneak attack since you can't discern the anatomy of an invisible creature, but it wasn't necessary. After Orovan's hit she only had 1 hp left.
Orovan wades to Lucifer and reaches out his hand, the last of his divine magic seeping into the rogue's many wounds.
"We should be more careful. This level was almost the end of us." CLW for funsies:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
A potion of cure moderate wounds, scroll of aqueous orb, chain shirt, dagger, light crossbow with 10 mwk bolts, ring of protection +1, antitoxin, backpack, flasks (10), glass bottles (5), hourglass (1 hour), ink, inkpen, journal, scroll case, coral (worth 100 gp), irregular pearls (5, worth 10 gp each), pearl (worth 100 gp), and 71 gp.
Up on one of the platforms you find:
an oiled leather bundle containing a +1 adamantine battleaxe and a headband of inspired wisdom +2. Waterproof scroll cases in the north alcove contain scrolls with notes on the portals and half-finished
letters to “Uzar-Kus of the Circle of Vissk-Thar.” One scroll case contains a parchment with an Emerald Spire level sigil labeled “Eight” in Aquan and Draconic and a Spire transport token.
Through the last door you find a partially flooded hallway and an ascending staircase. The staircase goes up about fifteen feet before zigzagging downward deeper into the spire.
With that you take your findings back to the Venture Captain and take rest for a bit before exploring deeper into the spire.
Congratulations! You have completed Level 5: The Drowned Level (probably the hardest level) of the Emerald Spire.
Male TN Wayang Unchained Rogue 9.0 | AC 23 (T 16/FF 19)*+2 vs Traps | CMB +6 CMD 23 (FF 17) | HP 75/75 | Init +3 | Fort +6 Ref +13 Will +6 *+2 vs Shadow Magic / +1 vs Humanoid Reptilians)(Evasion) | Perception +20 (+3 to locate traps / +2 avoid surprises) | Darkvision 60' | Speed 20' | Ghost Sound 1/1 | Pass w/o Trace 1/1 | Ventriloquism 1/1 | Vanish 4/4 | Languages: Common, Abyssal, Azlanti, Draconic, Goblin, Infernal, Wayang | Active Conditions:
Gathering the loot and joining the others to head back to the Venture Captain. "Let us hope there is not another water level. I'm good at swimming but even I find it hard to fight in water."
Male Dwarf Foehammer (4) | HP 40/40 | AC 20(22 w/shield) T 10 FF 17(19 w/shield) CMB +8 CMD +18 | F +7 R +2 W +1 | Init. 1 (+3 underground) | Active Conditions:
Looking at his sodden clothes and his full plate mail before swimming back to find the warhammer he dropped earlier.
Agreed...don't even want to think about he hours Imma need to oil and dry my gear after this mess.
Female N, looks like a Tian-Taldane human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | Psychic 9 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira reroll 1/1| Rod Extend 2/3 | Rod Piercing 3/3 | HP 66/66 + temp hp 0/0 | AC 20 T 7 FF 20 | CMD 9 | F: +10, R: +4, W: +13 | Init: +1| Perc: +13, SM: +16, Dipl (Influence): +21, Bluff (Deceive): +13 | Focused Trance 0/3 | Expanded Awareness 3/3 | Phrenic Pool 6/7 | Spells: 1st 5/8 + 1/1 DT, 2nd 8/8, 3rd 8/8; 4th 5/6 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active cond: heroism
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New Pathfinder joining
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Dana walks with slow steps and is not the most gracile or beautiful woman from Tian Xia.
"Greetings to you all." says the corpulant woman with a self-confident smile.
Her right eye has been cut in the past which has led to a scar that is clearly visible on her right eye section.
Her asymmetrically cut black hair with pink highlights looks strange and out of place. She is wearing a full plate armor that clearly encumbers her heavily and with which she walks slowly.
Her armor has gadgets and colored leather straps which are more fashion items than functional adventure gear. A small buckler is attached to her left arm. She also carries a backpack.
Resting on top of her chest, an amulet showing the holy symbol of Chaldira Zuzaristan is visible.
She does not really have a natural presence and unfortunately might come across as aloof or arrogant.
Facing you all she bows but more out of tradition than courtesy you believe.
Male TN Wayang Unchained Rogue 9.0 | AC 23 (T 16/FF 19)*+2 vs Traps | CMB +6 CMD 23 (FF 17) | HP 75/75 | Init +3 | Fort +6 Ref +13 Will +6 *+2 vs Shadow Magic / +1 vs Humanoid Reptilians)(Evasion) | Perception +20 (+3 to locate traps / +2 avoid surprises) | Darkvision 60' | Speed 20' | Ghost Sound 1/1 | Pass w/o Trace 1/1 | Ventriloquism 1/1 | Vanish 4/4 | Languages: Common, Abyssal, Azlanti, Draconic, Goblin, Infernal, Wayang | Active Conditions:
A small figure is sitting at the table. At first glance he looks like a halfling that got covered it soot, making him as dark as coal. But closer inspection shows that he is not covered in anything and his skin is truly that dark.
Flicking some white hair out of his eyes he looks up at the newcomer quizzically. "I see the replacement is already here. That was quick."
He chuckles, "Too bad you missed the last floor, we all came out like soaked cats."
"I am Lucifer, the group's trapfinder and such."
The wayang is wearing fancy looking black tanned leather armor, has a short sword strapped to his belt, and a crossbow that looks too big for him hanging off his back. A haversack is sitting next to him on the floor.
Female N, looks like a Tian-Taldane human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | Psychic 9 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira reroll 1/1| Rod Extend 2/3 | Rod Piercing 3/3 | HP 66/66 + temp hp 0/0 | AC 20 T 7 FF 20 | CMD 9 | F: +10, R: +4, W: +13 | Init: +1| Perc: +13, SM: +16, Dipl (Influence): +21, Bluff (Deceive): +13 | Focused Trance 0/3 | Expanded Awareness 3/3 | Phrenic Pool 6/7 | Spells: 1st 5/8 + 1/1 DT, 2nd 8/8, 3rd 8/8; 4th 5/6 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active cond: heroism
Dana looks at the Wayang curiously.
”Yes, replacement. Dana is my name. I read the report that was provided to me!“
She hands over the note.
Emerald Spire :
For ages untold, a gemstone monolith has pierced the heart of the Echo Wood. Now, as civilization intrudes upon this enigmatic splinter, a strange life once again stirs in the depths -- one with ties to undying evils and a might beyond time itself. The promise of wealth and power calls to glory-seekers from across the Inner Sea region, tempting them into a labyrinth of monster-haunted vaults, defiled tombs, arcane laboratories, and worse, as they seek to unveil the secrets locked below the legendary Emerald Spire.
She scratches her her pink and black hair.
”But what you have seen firsthand is of far more value ... tell me what you have found!“
Male TN Wayang Unchained Rogue 9.0 | AC 23 (T 16/FF 19)*+2 vs Traps | CMB +6 CMD 23 (FF 17) | HP 75/75 | Init +3 | Fort +6 Ref +13 Will +6 *+2 vs Shadow Magic / +1 vs Humanoid Reptilians)(Evasion) | Perception +20 (+3 to locate traps / +2 avoid surprises) | Darkvision 60' | Speed 20' | Ghost Sound 1/1 | Pass w/o Trace 1/1 | Ventriloquism 1/1 | Vanish 4/4 | Languages: Common, Abyssal, Azlanti, Draconic, Goblin, Infernal, Wayang | Active Conditions:
Takes the note, reads it before handing it back.
"We have cleared out 5 floors so far. Each as different from each other as possible. Most hostile, though one floor we managed to make friends with the inhabitants and avoid fighting. The last floor was flooded and I hope the next one is not. We also have been running into 'mechanical' beasts as well. They have proven very dangerous. Luckily no one has died yet."
Sticks his dagger out and takes some chunk of meat off the plate sitting in front of him and popping the meat into his mouth. He chews it and swallows before continuing.
"We have been waiting for you and preparing for our next sojourn into the Spire."
Female N, looks like a Tian-Taldane human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | Psychic 9 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira reroll 1/1| Rod Extend 2/3 | Rod Piercing 3/3 | HP 66/66 + temp hp 0/0 | AC 20 T 7 FF 20 | CMD 9 | F: +10, R: +4, W: +13 | Init: +1| Perc: +13, SM: +16, Dipl (Influence): +21, Bluff (Deceive): +13 | Focused Trance 0/3 | Expanded Awareness 3/3 | Phrenic Pool 6/7 | Spells: 1st 5/8 + 1/1 DT, 2nd 8/8, 3rd 8/8; 4th 5/6 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active cond: heroism
Dana nods.
”Life is a fleeting moment. Being brave in battle and waiting for the The Calamitous Turn‘s blessing is my motivation. I have forgotten half of my life and will forget the other half eventually... I am ready for the danger!“
The journey from Absolom was a long one and you breath a sigh of relief at the sight of the stone walls and battlements on the shore of the Sellen River, your destination. As you approach the large timber door clad in iron plates, your feeling of relief wanes a bit at the sight of the Hellknights guarding the entrance. Your are stopped at the entrance, but a quick flash of the letter you received 2 weeks ago provides you hassle free access to the fort; as well as a curt, “Welcome to Fort Inevitable.”
Just inside the gate of Fort Inevitable is a bustling market filled with merchants, farmers, and townsfolk, as well as Hellknights patrolling the streets. As you walk a few paces in you glance at the letter you received in Absolom. It simply states, “Meet me at The Red Shield Tavern in Fort Inevitable. Show this note to the guards at the gate. - Venture Captain Gorak Behn.” Imprinted on the parchment is the Glyph of the Open Road.
Just as you go to ask someone where to find The Red Shield Tavern, you notice a wooden sign with a simple red shield painted on it. Inside, the Red Shield is actually quite busy. There are at least a dozen off-duty Hellknights, enjoying drafts of bitter and stout. You get a few sideways glances as you are clearly out of place in this establishment, but as you scan the room a massive half-orc, seemingly just as out of place, stands up and waves you over. The half-orc at 6’7” tall has quite an intimidating presence, but his demeanor is jovial and inviting. In his presence you actually feel less self-conscious and not as out of place as you initially felt. He wears a wide brimmed hat, mithril breastplate, a greatsword strapped to his back, and as you get closer you notice burn marks on the left side of his face. "Ahh, welcome! I am Gorak Behn. You must be hungry. Have a seat." Gorak calls the barmaid over who seemed to be waiting for his cue. She brings over a plate of food and mug of ale. "Eat up. The others are waiting back at the lodge." After the meal they head out of town leaving Fort Inevitable behind and Gorak fills Dana in on the Emerald Spire and the group of Pathfinders that have been exploring it.
After about a three mile walk, you see a small cabin with smoke coming out of the chimney. The glyph of the open road is burned into the door. Gorak smiles and motions to the door, "After you." You open the door and step inside the cabin. What couldn't have been more than 10 foot square on the outside, you walk into a grand hall 30 feet across, 60 feet long, and the ceiling 30 feet high. There is a seating area in the entry with trophies and artifacts of various kinds from all over Golarian and a large feasting table beyond that with a massive fireplace at the far end. To the right is a staircase that goes up to a loft with a modest library and sleeping quarters. Motioning toward the table, "Welcome to the Traveling Lodge of the Angry Muse."
Orovan, Jafit, Hovok, and Lucifer:
After defeating the undine, you collect what you can and head back to the lodge. The trek back is easy and uneventful, but you're just grateful to be walking on solid ground. Inside the lodge is a grand fire in the fireplace, dry clothes for each of you, and ale and hot food on the table. Everyone gets into dry clothes and sits down to eat. The venture captain joins you and listens to your debriefing of the soggy adventures of the Drowned Level. Over the next few days you make your way into Fort Inevitable to purchase any new equipment you may need and take the time to rest.
About a week after the previous level was explored the door opens and the venture captain walks in with a new recruit, "This is Dana Katsu. She'll be joining you on your next trip into the spire. Please get yourselves acquainted for tomorrow you head back into the spire."
”I will invest my psychic abilities to research and defend you. This is a wondrous lodge. You are surely a group I will not easily forget!“ she says with a calm demeanour.
The ifrit smiles. "Hardly. But the past few weeks have provided an unexpected variety of trust and distrust. They are probably trying to decide what kind of fire you have burning in your belly. I've found them quite talkative at unexpected times. So, what is your passion? What keeps you working to stay alive?"
The party has some pleasant conversation and gets to know the newcomer. That evening before you turn in, the Venture Captain tells you he has figured out what the parchments with the sigils are used for. He hands each of you a green cylindrical stone and tells you that the stones will transport you to the appropriate level coorisponding with one of the Azlanti symbols. He tells you he's figured out the sigils for the 1st and 6th floors and explains how to use them from inside the spire.
In the morning, you head out to the spire. The light rain this morning brings seems fitting due to your last visit. You enter the spire and find the great green column in the stairwell of the first floor. Holding the Transport Token and touching the green glowing crystal say the word given to you by your venture captain. In turn, each of you does this and each of you are instantaneously teleported.
You are transported to a stairwell. Above you, you can hear the sounds of flowing water. Below you, silence. Only the soft green glow of the spire illuminates the area. The stairwell continues downward, away from the crystal column.
The long stairway ends in a small chamber. On the north wall, a panel with two bronze levers—one red and one black—is set chest-high in the wall. To the east, an archway leads to an alcove. Distant ticking echoes through the walls, as if several large clocks were operating simultaneously.
Female N, looks like a Tian-Taldane human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | Psychic 9 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira reroll 1/1| Rod Extend 2/3 | Rod Piercing 3/3 | HP 66/66 + temp hp 0/0 | AC 20 T 7 FF 20 | CMD 9 | F: +10, R: +4, W: +13 | Init: +1| Perc: +13, SM: +16, Dipl (Influence): +21, Bluff (Deceive): +13 | Focused Trance 0/3 | Expanded Awareness 3/3 | Phrenic Pool 6/7 | Spells: 1st 5/8 + 1/1 DT, 2nd 8/8, 3rd 8/8; 4th 5/6 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active cond: heroism
Jafit wrote:
The ifrit smiles. "Hardly. But the past few weeks have provided an unexpected variety of trust and distrust. They are probably trying to decide what kind of fire you have burning in your belly. I've found them quite talkative at unexpected times. So, what is your passion? What keeps you working to stay alive?"
Dana looks a little sad.
”Any fire inside of me has extinguished long ago! We are not much different as Ifrits but look at our minds and you will see that your fire will continue to burn with life and my memory will fade so that death is nothing to be feared!“
She looks at the floor.
”To be honest it will be hard to remember much of what we are talking about now so that it might make sense to just proceed with the mission as I am not interesting enough for you and you are probably not memorable enough for me!“
Dana moves forward to the levers and takes a look. They are definitely mechanical in nature, but what they control she isn't sure. The mechanism seems to be somewhat old, but not ancient (no where near as old as the spire) and the makers are a bit of a mistery to her. The levers themselves are in the middle position, but can be moved either up or down.
Dana pulls the lever with a loud *Clank* and the sound of metal gears turning and scraping fills the room. After several seconds another *Clank* echos through the chamber and the sounds stop.
Female N, looks like a Tian-Taldane human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | Psychic 9 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira reroll 1/1| Rod Extend 2/3 | Rod Piercing 3/3 | HP 66/66 + temp hp 0/0 | AC 20 T 7 FF 20 | CMD 9 | F: +10, R: +4, W: +13 | Init: +1| Perc: +13, SM: +16, Dipl (Influence): +21, Bluff (Deceive): +13 | Focused Trance 0/3 | Expanded Awareness 3/3 | Phrenic Pool 6/7 | Spells: 1st 5/8 + 1/1 DT, 2nd 8/8, 3rd 8/8; 4th 5/6 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active cond: heroism
Dana raises an eyebrow and looks at the other.
"Ok, so it does not kill us to move levers. Let us not do this again until we know what this sound was all about. Who takes the lead? I am just noting that it will not be me." she says while moving her heavy form to you again.
Male TN Wayang Unchained Rogue 9.0 | AC 23 (T 16/FF 19)*+2 vs Traps | CMB +6 CMD 23 (FF 17) | HP 75/75 | Init +3 | Fort +6 Ref +13 Will +6 *+2 vs Shadow Magic / +1 vs Humanoid Reptilians)(Evasion) | Perception +20 (+3 to locate traps / +2 avoid surprises) | Darkvision 60' | Speed 20' | Ghost Sound 1/1 | Pass w/o Trace 1/1 | Ventriloquism 1/1 | Vanish 4/4 | Languages: Common, Abyssal, Azlanti, Draconic, Goblin, Infernal, Wayang | Active Conditions:
Lucifer goes to investigate the noise caused by flipping the red level. Seeing a passageway has opened, he motions to the others. "The lever seems to open a way through."
A passageway opens up, turning to the right with a large double door, reinforced with iron bands. It looks much newer than the dungeon walls. An emblem in the shape of an automation’s head inside interlocking gears is painted on the door.
What is everyone else doing as Lucifer moves forward to inspect the new opening?
"What's strange is that someone built this around the spire. What purpose could it have? And are we the last ones to have a turn at this place?" Orovan wonders aloud, more to himself than to anyone else really. The half-orc is tall and muscled, his skin off-color and his tusks muted but apparent. He carries an array of weapons and wears a fine breastplate.
"Bold of you to pull that lever. Not sure we need two risk-takers in the party." Orovan says with a weary nod to Lucifer. "But I've always liked to play it safe. Not that it really matters." He casts his eyes down towards his birthmark and seems to get caught up in thought.
Orovan creeps up to the door and checks it for traps as he listens, hoping to understand what Lucifer had heard.
Perception:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21+2 for hidden objects
