JCServant's Council of Thieves (Inactive)

Game Master JCServant

Tessai holds still a moment for Kyle to reach for the runecurse. He pulls it out at the same time Tessai pushes back (her bluff aid at work) knocking Kyle back. The scroll falls from his hand into the abyss.

Sleight of hand: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

"NO!!!!!" He jumps in after it.

Sian's Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Kyle's Reflex Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Kyle dives down, pops out of the top and barely catches the ledge as the scroll, which falls more slowly, falls in front of his hands. As he reaches out to grab it, Sian jumps out of nowhere (from above) in the spot where he was just standing a moment a moment ago. She quickly stomps on the hand that's reaching out.

I think NOT, healer. This is MINE now! She hisses.

As Tessai continues to fend off the battery of demonic attacks, Sian quickly bends over, grab the scroll, and jumps back into the abyss, behind Kyle. As he pulls himself up, he notices that she doesn't fall, but just floats there with a grin on her face.

As she unravels the scroll, she announces, Let's see what happens when I wish your merry little band out of exis....! Her face turns white with feat. No...This isn't! It couldn't be... You don't understand! If a runecurse returns to its owner it expires immedi...

She is interrupted by a thunderous boom rocks the room, getting attention from everyone, including Tessai's assailant. Hovering down, a huge sized, half dragon, half man devil creature floats right in front of Sian's fearful face. Dark flames pours around him, and even the braves of you feel some fear in his prescience.

I am Zeodian. I have come to fulfill the contract to which I am bound. I will now take your life as has been agreed upon!

No! Sian exclaims. I bought this to take them out! THEM! She points towards the group. The huge creature looks briefly at you, and then back at her. The contract is for the holder of the runecurse, little devil-spawn. And that is YOU! With the last word, you plunges his fiery claws through her gut, coming out of the other side. You hear the slightest gasp as her body goes limp around his arm. As he pulls it out, her body is consumed in dark flames. A slight smile comes over the devil's face.

My work here is done. I will now take my leave. He turns one more look at the group, and the foe in front of them. Suddenly, the assaulting demon scurries up the wall. No. Not me! Leave me be!! I was just having fun!!

Proxad! I believe you owe me a great debt. How dare you waste your time on mortal planes when you know my dis-pleasure with you grows daily. You will return to me!

Zeodian flies forward as the demon/devil attempts to scurry up. No! Stay away!! Stay... The larger foes catches up to him, touches his captive and they both disappear.

The room is suddenly very quiet.

You must now click on this.

The party earns 1 hero point/power point for taking down Sian with the Runecurse. While most of her gear burned up or is useless to you, you find she had a bejeweled bust of Asmodeus worth 2500gp.

Kyle moves to help Corellon and Beppo.

CMW on Corellon: 2d10 + 3 ⇒ (10, 8) + 3 = 21
CMW on Beppo: 2d10 + 3 ⇒ (6, 9) + 3 = 18
CMW on Beppo: 2d10 + 3 ⇒ (4, 10) + 3 = 17

"I hope we don't run into any more surprises."

"Kyle... You and our missing friend Devil are both geniouses... I bow to you. And we were really, really over our heads here..."

"most of her gear burned up or is useless to you"... *cries*

Beppo rolls over, coming grudgingly back to consciousness.

He grumbles Janiven...another glass of- He looks surprised as his eyes pop open.

Well hello there. As he sits up, the mercenary rubs his head. I take it we defeated everyone, right after I softened up the bad guys and bravely protected everyone else from harm?

He looks around, gathers his blade, and gets to his feet.

Where's Devon?

Status

PFL' Beppo (33/40 3 Str Dmg(-1hit/dmg), 1 Con Dmg, Diseased?), 20' Edmond

10' Corellon (19/27 1 Con Dmg, 1 WIS Dmg, Disease?3),
15' Tessai (17/33 1 Con Dmg),
20' Kyle (26/26 1 CON dmg, Disease),
25' Aemon (36/36 1 Con Dmg, Disease?2),

CMW Tessai: 2d10 + 3 ⇒ (8, 1) + 3 = 12

Kyle distributes CLW potions to those still injured. "Let's save the wand for later, these should fix you up for now."

CLW Tessai: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW Beppo: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW Corellon: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

I'll allow a full posting period here for you all to collect your thoughts, and see what you want to do next, if anything, before pressing on. I've revealed more of the MAP (edit). Without Sian or any other immediate dangers in the heart, you've able to quickly scout the rest of the rooms in the area.

Edmond looks dejectedly at his claws.

Useless. Something must be done about this.

Devil made his escape while we bled fighting that thing. Coward.

Aemon sits down rubbing his face, he starts to shake his head.

"That worked... That was scary." Then finally realising where he is, he snaps back.

"Beppo your back good job Kyle, good job everyone we made it i didn't see that ending well." Still looking around he counts one missing.

"Where is Devil? i saw him jump off did he land back around anywhere?"

"I saw him jump into the abyss. I didn't see him when I had done the same thing. I was afraid I would disappear too. Who knows what magic is effecting this place; he could have left the Knot and entered another plane. Only Shelyn knows for sure."

Kyle looks at Edmond after his comment on Devil, "I doubt he purposely ran away. There is something at work here we don't know about."

Corellon's eyes squint and he turns he head away, he slowly opens one eye. "Hey you're still here, I'm still here. I never thought I'd see this world again."

He gets up with a groan and surveys the scene.

"Did that thing take Devil? I assume its gone" No need to respond, just asking in character ... we can assume I get filled in.

Ha - started writing this post over an hour ago, got a delayed ninja.

Maybe. Edmond says matter of factly.

Perhaps I've been with Brandon too long. He puts a lot of stock in... what does he call it? Observable behaviour of a body in motion. Maybe I didn't see Devil's body, in motion, leaping through some kind of extra dimensional portal whilst Beppo was almost torn to pieces. he looks to the big warrior with a shrug as if to say; "am I wrong?"

Beppo shrugs back at Edmond. All I saw was some big blinky thing with too many arms, then red, then black, then Kyle pouring a potion on me.

"Whatever it was and wherever it went we best collect ourselves and press on. I cannot wait until our work is complete and we leave this place. Again, great work all."

As he finally stands upright he places a hand on Kyle's shoulder, "And once again Kyle, many thanks for your protection and the risk you took in your gambit, we all owe you."

Aemon getting back to his feet, checks his gear as he get's ready to move out.

"Corellon is right, we can lick our wounds and mourn our lost laster, if he is lost we have to keep going."

Then noding his head he pats kyle on the back.

"Yet again, you've saved our lives good thinking with the runecurse."

We'll go the north way? i wouldn't want to go past the chains again.

You look at the first room to the north, but it is largly empty, with a staircase to nowhere. You move down south. You see two hallways that branch off to the west, as well as a descending hallway going south (see updated map with exits marked 1, 2 and 3). Which way to you go?

In an attempt to keep us moving we were sticking right before, so first way?

Door number one sounds good.

Good with me

Gogo door 1, listen, check for traps, etc.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Everyone bunches behind the door. The Asmodean Knot is taking its toll on all of them. a maddening place that defies the laws of nature and bends the fabric of sanity.

The group has lost Devil. So often their voice and heart. The bravest among them, he was ready to throw himself in harms way for the safety of a friend. Although coming to terms with the loss it is felt keenly by all.

The denizens of this hell-hole are no better than the environment itself. Edmond can still see the ragged scratches on Corellon's armor, the sticky splash of blood on Beppo that was so recently coursing from several near fatal wounds.

He can see they are all in strung out shape and yet the door before them looms and something has bothered him for weeks. If he does not address it now they may all go to their graves leaving a vital question unanswered.

The tension is palpable...

The silence, unbearable...
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Beppo. Before we go in, I must know. He makes some gestures with his clawed hands to illustrate the size difference. You and Yakopulio... how exactly does that work?

Corellon also examines the door.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

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Corellon looks up at Edmond from his crouching position in front of the door ... 'What on Golarion is this guy thinking ... I guess it could be worse.

This chamber is filled with clutter and junk. Crates, old weapons, partially assembled suits of armor, statuettes, poorly preserved monstrous trophies, torture instruments, coils of chains, and more are piled ten feet high along the walls, oars and spears and flagpoles and ships’ masts pressing at angles across the room to support one wall with the other.

Blended into the wall is a half dead humanoid wrapped in bandages from head to to. It appears that it was hiding, awaiting for you to walk in...but you spot it instantly prepare for combat.

1d4 ⇒ 4

Fear begins to grip some of you...

Roll Will Saving throws and then combat actions. Foe is 20' away.

Fear: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Main Hand Attack w. MW Rapier: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Rapier Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Off Hand Attack w. Short Sword: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Short Sword Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Whether the save is enough or not, something's got Corellon spooked.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Humanoid Knowledge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

"Out of my way! It's creepy! Kyle says as he runs away.

I'm pretty sure i run. If not, he would try diplomacy.

[dice=Fear]1d20+4

Nice roll. Don't forget your combat action, if any :)

sorry about that. I was waiting to see if I failed or not.

Recalling the mess the last foe made, Edmond decides to exercise some uncharacteristic caution.

Drinks Brandon's final extract. Shield. AC=22

Will Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Knowledge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 1418 to identify the abilities and weaknesses of creatures

Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Aemon keeping his fear in check pushes it aside, and readies his bow and fires.

First shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 14
First Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 15

Second shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 21
Second Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 13

"What is that?"

Kyle would yell out any warnings of what it is while making his escape.

Round 1
Beppo Will Save +6 (Fear Effect): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Many of the party members freeze up with fear (Paralyze).

Aemon shoots the shuffling humaoid as it moans and moves in. Edmond drinks up!

Enemy Turn
The creature shuffles and attacks Edmond.

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 311d8 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

It slams the alchemist, and his body reacts violently to the malevolent touch (FORT save, please).

10' Kyle (26/26 Paralyzed, 1 CON dmg, Disease), Corellon (27/27 Paralyzed, 1 Con Dmg, 1 WIS Dmg, Disease?3),
5' Tessai (33/33 Paralyzed, '1 Con Dmg), Aemon (36/36 1 Con Dmg, Disease?2),
PFL' Beppo (38/40 Paralyzed, 3 Str Dmg(-1hit/dmg), 1 Con Dmg, Diseased?), 20' Edmond (19/39 Shield, 1 Con Dmg, Disease?, Bull Str),
20' Wrapped Human (Perfect, ),

Fort: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 = 19

Seeing most of his comrades paralyzed with fear, Edmond does what he does best.

claw 1 pa: 1d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 1 = 21
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 = 16
claw 2 pa: 1d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 - 1 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 = 12
bite: 1d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 1 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 = 13

If those all hit ... awesome!

Corellon is sudennly very aware of his mortality, as if he didn't have reason already from his experiences in this place, he is paralyzed with fear.

Beppo, first left speechless by Edmond's question and paralyzed as to how to respond, shudders paralyzed at the wrapped human before the group (or is it the thought of something else?).

First shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 12
First Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 12

Second shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 14
Second Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 16

Round 2
Note: One of the Aemons arrows DID hit last round, and I did put the damage down... I just forgot to mention it. Sorry!

Edmond tears into the creature (three hits), tearing old dusty wraps from decaying flesh. The creature's skin is hard, resisting (5) the damage that Edmond inflicts. Aemon, shaken by the fear, is unable to get a good shot this round.

Enemy Turn
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 221d8 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
The creature's attack hits Edmond hard (I believe you're AC 22 with shield), leaving him with only 1 HP as Edmond struggle to retain consciousness (FORT Save again!)

10' Kyle (26/26 Paralyzed, 1 CON dmg, Disease), Corellon (27/27 Paralyzed, 1 Con Dmg, 1 WIS Dmg, Disease?3),
5' Tessai (33/33 Paralyzed, '1 Con Dmg), Aemon (36/36 1 Con Dmg, Disease?2),
PFL' Beppo (38/40 Paralyzed, 3 Str Dmg(-1hit/dmg), 1 Con Dmg, Diseased?), 20' Edmond (1/39 Shield, 1 Con Dmg, Disease?, Bull Str),
20' Mummy (Good, ),

Tessai shakes in her boots...

Mu-Mu-Mu-Mu-Mu-Mu

Kyle, paralyzed with fear, keeps repeating the same syllable. 54 hit point damage and still in good condition.

1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 26

Edmond grits his teeth, the monster has no hold on him this far. He prepares to leap forward again but Brandon screms in his head.

Edmond.rages at the suggestion. But sees the logic.

Aemon, throw me a potion! Then this bastard dies! Again.

Withdraw beside Kyle.

"I don't have any potions on me! check the rest see what they have."

I've got to put him down now!

Aemon determined to put his mummy down fire's two shot's.

First shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 21
First Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 13

Second shot MW longbow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 20
Second Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 16

Beppo shakes in place, looking hesitantly at his companions.

Me. Potion. Must. Move. Nasty. Thing. After Edmond. Stop.

Round 3
The group is still held. Edmond steps back awaiting a potion (Aemon must use move action to fetch, Edmond must use move action to collect and standard to drink).

Enemy Turn
With no other enemy in his face, the wrapped monstrosity focus a final blow on Beppo.

2d8 + 20 ⇒ (7, 5) + 20 = 32 (Fort Save)

After knocking Beppo to the ground, the creature five foot shuffles forward.

10' Kyle (26/26 Paralyzed, 1 CON dmg, Disease), Corellon (27/27 Paralyzed, 1 Con Dmg, 1 WIS Dmg, Disease?3),
5' Tessai (33/33 Paralyzed, '1 Con Dmg), Aemon (36/36 1 Con Dmg, Disease?2), Edmond (1/39 Shield, 1 Con Dmg, Disease?, Bull Str),
PFL' Beppo (38/40 CdG Fort Save, Paralyzed, 3 Str Dmg(-1hit/dmg), 1 Con Dmg, Diseased?), Mummy (Critical, ),

Kyle will give his last Hero Point to Beppo IF he fails his Fort save. You can use two to prevent death.