Jamzilla's Shattered Star (Inactive)

Game Master JamZilla

The right door already says that so you recon leave that the same? Maybe the tower girls already solved that bit then maybe try silent on the other doors its the only word I can think of out of those letters

Drazhak, it doesn't cover direct damage unfortunately. 1 point of fire damage.

Domingo pulls his hand away from the door quickly and blows on them, thinking.

maybe we need to change the other runes to say "the eyes" ? Or maybe the eyes on the door do something

Hp 18

Kennos moves the runes so they spell out "silent they see" he shakes his hands and pours some water from his canteen on them when's he's done
I hope that works because it was bloody painful

Kennos, 4 points of fire damage as you rearrange the runes.

There is an audible thunk as some hidden mechanism releases.

Everyone may gain a Hero Point.

Kennos begins to cast a spell on himself
CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Kennos watches his hands as the burns heal I front of his eyes
Ahhh that takes the stink off a bit, now I hope what ever is behind this door is worth it. Do you guys still want to explore the other rooms before we push through and smash some more head if there are any head to smash

Hp - (15)
Performance -(8)
Level 1- (1)

The room beyond the doors has clearly laid undisturbed for thousands of years. Layers of dust coat the floor and the corridor that runs off it is choked with thick cobwebs.

The Thassilonian murals that decorate the walls are as vibrant as if they were painted yesterday.

Draz laughs. "They see! That is why Dwarves are not reknowned for word games!" Well Done my friends! Now, it is obvious that nothing has passed that corridor for aeons - unless it be a spirit. I say we check the other exits before pushing on that way. i don't like the thought of enemies creeping up behind us." To speed things up we could split up to investigate the other ways.

good work Kennos! now should we re seal this door? We don't want them sneaking into it behind our backs and taking everything we have fought for.

Let me know what, if anything, you are doing in these rooms

Davos is stunned when the doors open and peers inside

"Well my friends we are in, I cant think what we could find inside here. We could actually get a much more of an understanding of the Thassilonian empire, we've stumbled on history that hasn't been touched for so many years".

Davos removes his notepad and notes down what is in the north east room

hp - 9

max hp - 9

it looks like we've cleared out the tower girls, can we take 20 and search the sleeping quarters? Are we going to rest or push on ?

After exmining the other rooms Drazhak sits down and takes some rations from his pack. he eats as he speaks.
"You said it Davos. I could spend weeks here lost in the history of this place. For now though, it seems that the Tower Girls are no more. I say we take the opportunity to rest, heal our wounds and prepare for the next leg of the journey. If we can re-seal those doors it would be wise to take time to clear out this place and trade up what we've got so far. We can re-stock and perhaps re-arm ourselves. Apart from that, Davos was hit hard by that poison and I know he's not at full stregnth. We should get him to someone who can heal him fully. What say you all? Does anyone know if we can re-seal these doors?"

He chanels the healing energy of his god and divine energy flows through the group.
1d6 ⇒ 4

HP:17

"Well i need some rest to get myself to full health by the way I feel could take a few days, but look what we've stumbled on here we should head straight in".

Davos says with excitement in his voice

I agree with Davis I think we should head in get what we want and get out of this place once and for all

So.... plan?

so let's vote, I vote we go in

I am ready for the next stage of this adventure, if davos is ok to carry on then I say let us go

Gelbor stood back in all the commotion about the door, having no idea what the anwser could be but never doubting his new friends, he might be good the sneaky side of things but quizzes you couldn't just break were never his strong suit.

"We can vote, but it seems the minority want to move on. Let's move in I really don't want to spend another night in this place." Then looking down at himself covered in blood and god knows what, he sighs. "I also really need a wash and so could you lot." He holds his nose and trying to push the smell away with his other hand with a smile.

He then pulls his weapons out and peaks in the door and then steps back waiting.

"I am ready to continue if that is the vote."

Domingo looks down at his own blood soaked clothing, his jerkin is stiff as a board beneath his armour , and he is splattered with gore.

It is true I am not at my best, when we next rest I will put on some fresh clothing, but for now I can endure. The idea of being the first to explore this place after so long is quite exciting, I admit I am most eager to see where this door leads. I can see Davos is desperate to get inside, we will just have to move carefully.

Then we're all in agreement. On we go.

With a smile at Dom mention of being the first to explore this place in thousands of year Gelbor turns around to look at the group.

"I never though of it like that Dom, I was never one out for exploring more in the gains it could get you." and then an even bigger grin washes over his face."Just think of the possible spoils we could find down there gold, ancient magical armor and weapons..." he trails off lost in the though of what loot could be below.

The party decides to carry, some eager to conclude their business in the place, others imagining riches, wealth and knowledge greater than thy have ever encountered.

The corridor is choked with thick webs. Although you cut and burn them away you inevitably get coated in sheets of the sticky stuff and constantly have to fight the feeling that things are crawling all over you.

The corridor ends in another steeply descending staircase which in turn opens into a larger chamber.

You find yourselves on a balcony overlooking this room. Two short staircases lead down into the room proper which is dominated by a large pool of algae-covered water. Thick streaks of guano stain the walls and floor and from your elevated position you can see exits leading off to the north west and north east.

Map update in a bit

Kennos leans over the balcony and surveys the room to see what he can see
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Davos steps onto the balcony and looks around the room

I wonder what this room was used for

The original purpose of the room is difficult to determine but the pool itself does appear to have marbled tiles around its edge which at least hints that it was man-made and not the result of leakage or moisture build-up.

Kennos, you don't see anything beyond the description above.

Gelbor steps forward next to Kennos to look out. "Facinating" He then looks out.

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Kennos puts away his rapier and shield and pulls out his bow he looks at the others
I'm going to try out my new toy, who wants to go first? And draw the attacks of the ancient evil thing that's probably waiting in the shadows some where

Domingo laughs and slaps kennos on the back as he walks down the staircase.

you have a strange sense of humour my friend. Ill go stick my head in the lions mouth so to speak.
Besides this place was sealed for a long time I'm sure there is nothing living down here besides a couple of rats and some spiders.

at least I hope that is the case! I don't like the look of that pool
Reaching the bottom of the left stairway he curses and tries to avoid the piles of bat shit

plenty of bats here too it seems , disgusting things! hey Gelbor i hope the treasure isn't covered in this stuff!

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Drazhak secures his axe to his backpack. "I'll come with you Domingo. Speaking of Toys Kennos, I've not bloodied my mace as yet. I think it high time I christened it." He draws his light mace.

Perception1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Davos follows down the stairs behind the others in awe with the room

I'll cover you guys from here, while you explore this room, but be careful there must have been something more than a door discouraging people from exploring this place for thousands of years
If I can keep an eye on the room from the balcony

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Surprise Round

The surface of the fetid water shifts at the approach of Drazhak and Domingo and lurches out toward them.

Thing 1, slam, Domingo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 Miss
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Additional acid damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Grab: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 Failed to grab
Thing 2, slam, Drazhak, FF: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Hit
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Additional acid damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2
Grab: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Failed to grab

Initiative Check vs DC 14

1d20 + 4 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 8 = 14
1d20 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 3 = 22
1d20 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 3 = 12
1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 4 = 26
1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 = 19

Heroes act first <90%

1d100 ⇒ 97

Unlucky. However Domingo and Gelbor may act in the surprise round.

Round 1 - Enemy

Thing 1, slam, Domingo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 Hit
Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Additional acid damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2
Grab: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 Failed to grab
Thing 2, slam, Drazhak, FF: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 Miss

Domingo sidesteps neatly as the thing swipes at him, he quickly draws his eleven sword prepares himself as best he can for the thing to attack again.

so much for this place being deserted! I thought that pool looked strange, what is that thing? he shouts as once more the creature swipes at him, this time it catches him a glancing blow that seems strangely to burn where the thing touched him.

retreating back the way he came, Domingo moves as far back as possible

watch that thing Draz it's mere touch is painful, it burns like nothing I have felt before

hp = 13

Bardic Knowledge: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Kennos from his elevated position above the creatures takes aim with his bow, he draws the string holds his breathe takes aim and let's go hoping that the arrow will find some weak point on this weird creature
Short Bow: 1d20 + 4 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 - 4 = 71d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

add my bonuses not sure which one it will be dm

Knowledge Check: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Davos moves to Q21 and sets of a ray of frost

Hit: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"You would think that nothing could live down here all this time".

DM

Drazhak withdraws back up to the balcony, drawing his sling as he does and shouts: "Move back Domingo, we'll pick this thing off from range!"

What is that thing?

Knowledge nature 1d20 ⇒ 10

That's weird. When I previewed my post I hit you but failed to grab. Now, it looks like I missed you but successfully grabbed Domingo. Nevermind, keys say it didn't grab Dom nor did it hit Draz.

Keeping an eye on his new friends as they descend the steps, Gelbor sees the pool shift and wastes no time throwing his dagger.

Silver Dagger: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16
Damage: 1d4 - 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) - 1 + (4) = 4

Then pulling out another dagger he attempts to throw another.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Dagger: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 = 23
Damage: 1d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (6) = 9

"That's it pull back up here, don't fight it near the pool!

Using hero point to have a standard action

Davos quickly realising the rest of the group has retreated Davos turns arounds and moves up to the top of the balcony

Round 1 – Summary

Two large blobs of protoplasmic gunge burst out of the pool as Domingo and Drazhak advance into the room. They strike out and one hits Domingo with a wet slap, leaving a burning mark where it touched him.

The other tries to latch on to Drazhak and whilst one of his pauldrons shows a scorch where it hit, he feels no ill effect.

The warriors retreat to a better position while the rogue, bard and wizard all land hits on the closest thing, causing big gobbits of slime to go flying in all directions.

Round 2 – Enemy

When Domingo retreats, the amoeba furthest away sits in place and splodges squelchily for a moment before plurging back into the pool and disappearing below the surface.

The other one, with its prey still relatively close, advances as best it can, leaving a slimy trail behind it.

Reaches the top of the stairs with a double move. Cannot attack this round.

Round 2 – Heroes

"These are giant amoeba things have no weakness or strengths best we can do is keep away from them and use ranged attacks"

Davos moves back as far as possible but keep the creature in range as he blasts with a ray of frost

Hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Drazhak takes aim with his sling and shoots at the beast.
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Dam1d4 ⇒ 1
if.str counts for damage, then add 2
He then moves back as far away from the thing as possible.

Strength does indeed count for damage with slings.

Drazhak loads a lead bullet and with his strength multiplied through centrifugal force, blows a hole in the thing.

It loses mass and splats on the floor.

Their vision is based on movement so don't move an...... Oh wait no that's something else just hit these things till they die
Kennos aims at the remaining ooze
shortbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 221d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The other one disappeared beneath the surface of the water. The first one is dead if that wasn't clear.

Combat over. Unless you want to look for the other one.

well I don't think I will make assumptions like that again. Does anyone know what that amorphous green blob was? I've never seen anything like it. We should check the pool, make sure the other one is gone, I don't want it slithering up behind me.

Domingo moves carefully down towards the pool