KC's Age of Worms

Game Master Kobold Catgirl

Yes and yes.

Magic continues its normal duration when a caster dies in PF, unless it relied on Concentration or proximity to caster (since there is no longer any caster to be proximate to).

Well, see, that's where the "tying Astraden to Spiny's back" part comes into play...

I'm gonna stop being a dick now.

Yes, spells continue on after their caster's deaths unless they are duration concentration. Spiny could probably also carry Astraden without being encumbered, yes. Haversacks are definitely waterproof, because they are in another dimension. The cloth might get wet, but the contents won't.

Carina makes sure her pistol, bullets, and powder horn are stowed safely away in her handy haversack while she waits for Cuetzpalli to return with Spiny.

She also mixes up two extracts of see invisibility while she waits.

Is Water Breathing still active? What happens to magic when the caster dies?

Water breathing still has ~150 rounds on Eben, Cuetzpalli, Spiny, and Farrukh.

"Don't get wet!" Gattel Watam shouts from his place on the floor.

After the dinosaur and Olman climb down, the hunched man gets out a book and begins reading.

1d8+6

The trident thuds into the bottom of the barrel, puncturing three small holes in the bottom of the harmless container. The wooden vessel slowly starts to fill with water from these holes, sinking down.

End encounter.

It's too late. You've angered the gazebo...

Eben gazes down into the pool of water as Cuetzpalli and Spiny sink below, then sighs and begins rolling up the cuffs of his trousers. Which won't help at all when one is completely immersed, but, oh well. mHe looks down at the shortbow in his hand and sighs again before stowing it in his quiver. "Won't be much use if we have to go under..." he mumbles, taking his longsword out instead.

Oh, hey, and as far as extradimensional spaces go we've also got Eben's quiver. The javelin/staff compartment is totally free and the bow compartment only has the one in it... though is the reason we're taking inventory because we're trying to figure if Astraden will fit in a holding space? Because she wouldn't. Not intact, at least...

Cuetzpalli directs Spiny back to the surface. "Hey guys, there's a glowing passage down here. I think the rest of you should join me to check it out."

"Does it open on to air? I mean, Farrukh and I are set for the moment, but everyone else can only go so far before they'd have to turn around..." He turns to Gattel. "Maybe you know, you seem to have a lot of inside information on this place for a prisoner. How far would we have to swim?"

Carina scratches her head. "I think I'll be able to keep up with you guys underwater just fine."

The Kordite baths were a good enough showing of that...

Wisdom: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14

Gattel looks up from his book. "The passage? No, I do not know. I'm just a simple tax collector."

As the others get ready, he squeezes the book into his backpack and practices breathing. Getting up, he walks over to the more developed hole. "Oh, that passage. There's some sort of lever down there to lower the water. Like twenty feet of passage once you get down. Where'd my barrel go?"

"Well, times a'wastin'" Farrukh says, and cannonballs into the water.

Some of the party have trouble swimming down in the salty water, but everyone ultimately manages it. They swim in pitch black, only the sounds of the other swimmers assuring them that they are not alone down here.

At the shaft's bottom, a blue light begins to become visible. As the group proceeds down a small underwater passageway, they see the light grow until they enter a large submerged chamber. Up above, several bright blue flames flicker blurrily through the murky depths.

Carina can instinctively tell that the group is roughly forty feet underwater. She also feels extremely good—the healthiest she's felt since...well, since dying.

There is a ten-foot wide pillar in the center of the room, with a metal ladder leading up—that much is visible even for those struggling to see anything in the gloom. South of it is a stone platform of equal height. They both reach above water level.

Perceptions: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 351d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 291d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 311d20 - 2 ⇒ (8) - 2 = 61d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 101d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

New map: The Warren Level.

Before entering the water, Eben casts a spell.

Using an AP to cast cat's grace again.

Traveling underwater isn't difficult- in fact he seems to enjoy the novelty of breathing underwater- but he does look around as the group swim-walks across the bottom, especially at those like Tanith and the as-yet-nameless Godfather who lack aquatic adaptive spells.

Even from as far back in the wading order as he is, he grows alarmed at the sight ahead. He points off to the northwest corner of the room and shouts out loud glubbing sounds. Those who pay attention hear the word, "Tentacles!"

Gattel wiggles his fingers at Eben, pointing to his bulging mouth. He then holds a vial up tight against his lips, seems to swallow the stopper, and drains whatever was inside.

18/24 rounds remaining for breath-holding. Drinking infusion of shield, which lasts 50 rounds.

Shouldn't you be getting double your Constitution score, Gattel?

Also, everyone can take one action. I'll start combat proper in the morning.

Oh, missed that part of the rules.

I assume Bull's Strength has lapsed. Tanith will rebuff himself and keep the spell with an AP.

Tanith paddles along oblivious of tentacular monsters in the water.

Farrukh swims over to Tanith (pulling out his shield on the way) and taps him on the shoulder, then points at the tentacle monster.

I figure if each one of us alerts somebody, we'll be better off.

Carina swims up to Cuetzpalli, prods him, and points out where the tentacled beast is lurking.

Cuetzpalli "rides" Spiny into the chamber, towards where Carina pointed out the tentacle beastie.

Inits: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Right, we'll treat the previous actions by Eben, Farrukh and Carina as a surprise round, and everyone else's as normal round actions. That means Eben, Farrukh and Carina are up!

Is that thing right in front of Spiny the lever we need to pull?

Good question. It's the ladder.

EDIT: Sorry, that wasn't meant as a snarky answer, but I see how it could have come across as such.

Hrm. Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained, I suppose.

Farrukh moves in on the octopus monster, utilizing his newfound ability to study people with almost no effort required, and readying himself to hit the octopus if he gets a chance.

Swift Favored Target, Move move, Standard Ready to attack if it ever enters my range (or I enter it), Fighting Defensively (AC would be 25, CMD would be 27).

Just to be clear: I'd be dealing Piercing damage with my Cestus for the attack.

Alright, a few updates:

Unless you have a Swim speed, walking on the bottom is considered difficult terrain.

Carina, the godfather and Gattel have been underwater 3 rounds. Tanith has been underwater 4 rounds. For holding their breaths, they're at:

Tanith is at 9/32.
Carina is 8/20 (not counting this round's actions).
Gattel is at 7/24.
The godfather is at 7/20 (not counting this round's actions).
Everyone else has Water Breathing.

Eben and Carina are up.

Round 1: Actions
Full-Round Action: Double Move: Swim to the ladder!

With her crossbow in hand, Carina swims with ease through the salty water. Admittedly, it feels incredibly pleasant, for reasons she has yet to grasp.

You know, if I could breathe underwater, I'd be enjoying myself a lot more.

She goes for the ladder and gets ready to climb it, not entirely convinced she'll be of any help in this fight.

Eben wades along, more or less following Carina directly. He still holds his longsword, though the indecisive expression on his face shows he may be wondering if this is his best option...

Double moving across difficult terrain.

Still holding his breath, the godfather clutches his mask and draws out a curious fleshy-looking rod. It looks disturbingly like an enormous tongue. He clutches it with one hand and his mask with the other.

Everyone gains a +1 moral bonus on their to hit rolls and saves vs. fear effects.

The octopus looks up with a single enormous golden eye. It stares in Carina's direction for a moment, then seems to say something.

It stares a moment longer, then suddenly lashes out.

Bite @Carina: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 13 - 4 = 20 Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Tentacles @Farrukh: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 191d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (1) + 2 = 6
Tentacles @ Spiny: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 231d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 251d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (2) + 2 = 8
Tentacles @Cuetzpalli: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 181d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 291d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Cuetzpalli Mounted Combat: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Grab @Farrukh;@Spiny;@Cuetzpalli: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 271d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 281d20 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20

The octopus's tentacles wrap around Spiny's leg and Farrukh's arm, but Cuetzpalli somehow manages to squirm out of its sticky grip.

The octopus's suckers latch painfully onto their victims' flesh.

Farrukh and Spiny are grappled (it will have to release one of them by next round, though). Constriction damage is already included in the damage rolls.

Round 2: You are up!

Spellcraft to ID godfather's spell: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (14) + 13 + (6) = 33
Knowledge (any) to ID monster: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Gattel moves out past Tanith and the dinosaur-riding Olman, then spins around and tries to jab a syringe into the Suel's arm.

Movement provokes from Eben, Cuetzpalli, Spiny, and Tanith if they desire.
Syringe (godfather's spell): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 = 11 Not accounting for cover. If this hits, Tanith must make a DC 16 Fortitude save or be enlarged; if he is an unwilling target, he also takes 1 point of piercing damage. If Tanith is a willing target this automatically hits and obviously doesn't need a save.
15/24

Round 2: Draw syringe (free action), movement (move action), and "attack" (standard/move action). Shield lasts 49 rounds and enlarge person lasts 50 rounds.

Readied attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

Damage?: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Since when I was Grappled, I was drawn in range. Pretty sure that misses though.

Farrukh swings his fist forward twice like a piston.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

Damage?: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Damage?: 1d4 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

I didn't factor in the -2 from Grapple, since its -2 to AC should cancel that. If it has an ability that lets it ignore Grapple penalties, subtract 2 from all those.

Speaking of which, can I figure out what this is?

I'm being jabbed with needles!

What are the Y-dimension specs for this space?

5 damage on Tanith, 5 damage on me, courtesy of Shield Other.

Round 1: Actions
Standard Action: Total Defence: +4 Dodge bonus to AC until my next turn

Carina winces as the octopus manages to bite her. She focuses entirely on avoiding the beast's attacks, staying as close to cover as she can.

How far would I have to go to reach the surface?

Farrukh, it's a Knowledge (nature) or (dungeoneering) check. Dungeoneering will be more informative.

Tanith and Carina, as stated, you are forty feet below the surface. Everyone is currently at the bottom, including the octopus.

Eben, the godfather, Tanith and Cuetzpalli are up.

Kn. Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

KC went back to playing Portal but he told me to tell Tanith that the passageway is about 10' high, if that's what he (Tanith) was asking about. Makes sense given Cuetzpalli was able to ride Spiny through.

Gattel's eyes grow wide with realization. He remains silent.

We could use a Portal Gun about now.

Ooh . . . endless waterfall!

We could use a Portal Gun about now.

Go do some RPGSS voting. There's plenty of 'em there...

Eben runs around behind the pillar, coming up behind Farrukh on the other side.

Another double move.

Yeah I was mostly asking about our relative height to the octobeasty.

Tanith gurgles in pain when Carina's bitten and then again when he's jabbed in the shoulder by the party's token lunatic. The big Kordite scowls at the madman until he feels his already massive brawny form begin rapidly doubling in size. He paddles forward with a few powerful strokes and grabs for the dagger (now nearly a full-sized sword) hanging from his hip.

Stab (Heroism, Bull's): 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 18
Damage (Enlarged, Bull's, Smite): 1d6 + 4 + 3 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 + 4 + 3 = 18

I also saw a magic knife that was a dead ringer for TF2's Dead Ringer.

Oh, and I forgot to mention this, but Farrukh's attack did hit.

Tanith and Farrukh both cut into the enormous cephalopod, spilling into the water blood the color of the sky.

Why would someone make a Knife version of the Dead Ringer? Pocket Watches exist in PF, i'd think. Then you could spend the Knife slot on Your Eternal Reward, and make a magic Fez to go with it and you'd be in business.

More on a tangent, I could totally see a Conniver's Kunai working as a Pathfinder item. Gives you an HP penalty equal to half your total, but if you ever kill somebody with a Sneak Attack or Assassinate ability you get it back and then some in Temp HP. I'd use it.

Alright, having woken up, a few retcorrections. Tanith, you can't stand in Spiny's space. Eben, that platform goes all the way to the bottom, so you can't go through it.

Waiting on Cuetzpalli's action.

Oh, sorry. I presumed I could swim over him.

Spiny is about your height, so that'd be an extra forty or so feet's worth of movement (since it's swimming and therefore slower than mere difficult terrain). It'd also require a Swim check, though that's less of an issue thanks to your bonus.

Okay. Would a double move get me there?

Yes.

Sorry for the delay, working on a post now.

Also, you can't grapple more than one creature at once, unless you have some special ability that allows you to do so.