[PBP GameDay IV] Silbeg's 6-97 Siege of Serpents (sub-tier 3-4) (Inactive)

Game Master Silbeg

Pip seems to shrink further and further under Rravn's fury. The turnaround comes when Brokahn manages to douse the fire. "Look, I said I was sorry, ok?!" she says angry. Pulling another arrow from the quiver, she channels the anger into her next shot at the floating sorcerer.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

"AARGH!"

Should have spent more time in the archery grounds.

Silently regretting his lack of proficiency with a bow, one of the traditional weapons of his people, Durothil once again lines up a shot.

Longbow +3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Maybe we need to use Aid Another here

Mario appears to have been getting the wrong lesson from being missed so often. He does not try to bolster his defenses, but instead throws some magic missiles at Pip. 3 MM: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1, 2) + 3 = 8

Party is up!

Rravn stabilize: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Drusilla, suggestion... use your ki to improve your acrobatics to jump, and grapple the asshat. Then, he'll be easier to hit.. etc

Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: Yes.

Can Drusilla somehow smother the flames?

Fire was out... Cyrus'd!

She thinks... 'How is this a-hole so hard to hit for everyone?'

Lady Brokahn draws her last Hammer and throws. "come on you fools. Hit her!"

hammer, fatigue: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 1 = 6

She groans angrily, as she looks around her for her previously thrown hammers that should have landed around where she stands.

We are definitely suffering from a lack of arcane. Don't we have a wand of entanglement and a scroll of levitate?

Dekion sighs again at his miss but tries again and looks ready to break his bow across his knee when he misses yet again.

Longbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Ok, going to speed this up. Everyone will get a shot, since Rravn is stable. We'll slow down if someone goes down. Lady BroKhan will use Rravn's javelins first.

Drusilla xbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 bolt: 1d8 ⇒ 4
Durothil bow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 bolt: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Pip shortbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18 bolt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

MM to Pip: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2, 2) + 3 = 9

BroKhan javelin: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 javalin: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Durothil bow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 bolt: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Pip shortbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 bolt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Drusilla xbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 bolt: 1d8 ⇒ 2
Durothil bow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 bolt: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Pip shortbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 bolt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
MM to Pip: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3, 2) + 3 = 12

BroKhan javelin: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21 javalin: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Durothil bow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 bolt: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Pip shortbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 bolt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Drusilla xbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 bolt: 1d8 ⇒ 4
Durothil bow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 bolt: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Pip shortbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 bolt: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Finally the pathfinders start hitting... and finish off the sorcerer. (has the same gear as the other one.).

DEKION update your tagline!!!

That is absurd and I for one am ashamed.

I was at 30/31 hit points, before speeding up. After the sorcerer goes down, I'm at 9/31 hit points, if I counted correctly.

Frustrated beyond belief, Pip stows her bow and picks up her wand from the couch where she threw it down. She then retrieves her healing wand and starts patching herself up. "You lot get started on finding those notes. Anyone else in need of healing?"

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

This puts me at 29/31.

Once Pip is done patching herself up, she helps with searching for clues. "Well, if that Aspis bastard was anywhere close, we'll have to search the south-eastern corner."

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19, with an extra +2 if my half-orc alternate racial ability counts to "find hidden objects"

Good call, GM. Thanks for making it.

Pip, the ability counts.

Pip find the hidden documents.

The team heals up (please make the requisite rolls), and moves up to the Tapestry Room.

I will set that up tonight. OR sooner?

"Yes please pip - here's my wand"
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Lady BroKahn will also pour one of the Potions of Cure moderate wounds down Rravn's throat. CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (7, 3) + 3 = 13

Afterwards, Collect my hammers and loot the bodies.

"Library bad. Luck bad. Move out. Fast."

Out of anger Rravn mutilates the Aspis sorcerer with no remorse. Given his carrion capabilities, it is only fitting he makes crude examinations on his foes' bodies.

To the tapestry room now. God that was an awful fight with ridiculously bad rolls.

Oops, sorry.

Dekion shakes his head as he picks up his arrows to see if they are still usable. "That was sad we had so much trouble taking him down. I for one will be going to the range after this is all over for some practice."

Low=good: 1d100 ⇒ 44
Low=good: 1d100 ⇒ 19
Low=good: 1d100 ⇒ 63
Low=good: 1d100 ⇒ 99
Low=good: 1d100 ⇒ 14
Low=good: 1d100 ⇒ 79

Gear found:
Scroll of levitate
potion of invis
potion of CMW
scroll silent image
scroll ray of exhaustion
Cloak +1
2 potions CLW
2 potion remove fear
2 alchemists fire
2 breastplate, greatsword, heavy flail.

Ten minutes and about a thousand flights of stairs, you make it to the Tapestry Room.

The table at the center of this rectangular room is completely contained within a rune-inscribed circle set into the floor. Atop the table lies a Kelishite man’s body, spread-eagled and bloodstained. At the far end of the chamber hangs a ragged tapestry torn down its center. A peaceful wood with trampled undergrowth is visible through the tear, though the tapestry
clearly hangs against a solid wall. The room is unlit with 20' ceilings. A Yeti stands on one side of the table, observing, while a pair of syrinx stand on the other. When you enter the room, they all draw weapons and move to attack

Rravn is up!
Universal Adjustments:
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: Yes.

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Rravn casts a defensive spell of faith and readies himself for an attack.

"We attack. We avenge. We kill."

Cast shield of faith. 5ft-step forward. That's it.

2nd lvl spell slots left: 3/5. 1st lvl spell slots left: 1/5

The two owl-people start flying up. They go to the ceiling, and then call upon the power of their Dark Prince to harm the party. They somehow manage to exclude their allies from the hateful power.

red channel: 1d6 ⇒ 1
vs red
Dekion will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14 Save
Durothil will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
BroKhan will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Drusilla will: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 Save
Pip will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 Save
Rravn will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 Save

blus channel: 1d6 ⇒ 6
vs blue
Dekion will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21 Save
Durothil will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 Save
BroKhan will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Drusilla will: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 Save
Pip will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 Save
Rravn will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Save

The yeti then moves forward. The party sees him, and fear chills their blood. Most of the party shrugs off the frightful gaze of the creature, but Durothil and Rravn are overwhelmed with fear, and cannot move.
Dekion will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20 Save
Durothil will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 paralyzed
BroKhan will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Save
Drusilla will: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15 Save
Pip will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 Save
Rravn will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Paralyzed

The yeti then swings a mighty blow at the paralyzed Rravn, who can do nothing but watch it happen. (Rravn's AC is evidently 14. 8 for armor, 2 for shield, -5 for DEX, +2 for Shield of Faith)
Yeti claw, Cleave, PA: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 + 4 = 16 claw: 1d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 4 = 10 cold: 1d6 ⇒ 3

The creature then continues its swing at Pip, hoping to catch the half-orc flatfooted.
Yeti Claw, Cleave, PA: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 2 = 27 Yeti confirm: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 2 = 9 claw: 1d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 4 = 13 cold: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Party is up, but Rravn and Durothil cannot act.
Aid Token available: Yes.

Note: Rravn should have made his save before casting, but I missed it. For ease, I will just make the saves when the Yeti goes. Only Rravn and Durothil are vulnerable now.

yikes! Please tell me rravn has a reroll for that save...
Aided token: inspire or save to heal Rnd 2?. I want inspire - GM add to my rolls if party agrees.

Lady BroKhan glances around... but hates the memory of the flying sorcerer... she takes off running for the table...
Acrobatics 3 ft jump: 1d20 ⇒ 9

2 ft jump to reach the flyer: 1d20 ⇒ 13

hammertime: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
damage: 1d12 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

confirm: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
additional damage: 1d12 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

gm reroll of acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

I would like to use my act one boon on my confirm roll if possible please. If too late I understand

Dekion shakes off the effects of the creatures and seems angered when two of them take flight. Not again, why can't things stay on the ground. Unable to react before the Yeti attacks, he hesitates to move into range of its large claws. Instead, he steps up behind his companions as he draws a flask from his belt pouch and throws it at the creature. Aim at NW corner of Yeti

Alchemist fire(touch/splash): 1d20 + 5 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 2 - 4 = 14 -2 range, -4 cover. Adjust if necessary.
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

"Yikes!" Rage at the flying sorcerer still fresh in her mind, Pip looks up at the flying creatures. She cheers on the enraged Brokhan, who seems to have a perfect swing at one of the owl-people. "Come on, you can do it!"

If the attack roll to confirm her crit fails, Pip uses Gallant Inspiration to add an extra: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 to her confirmation roll as an immediate action.

"Dekion, handle the yeti. Protect these two, they seem to have gone blank."

Knowledge (any) on the yeti: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

"I hope this helps..." With those words Pip touches Rravn, wishing him all the courage he can muster.

Cast Remove Fear on Rravn.

As the team engages the enemy, they hear a familar halfling woman's voice from behind them. "“Let us remember the sacrifice of the fabled Yasmin bint Faroud, favored of the Ten, who gave her life distracting Zythrustianax, draconic scourge of the Society, so dozens of junior agents could survive. Heract of benevolence is the epitome of cooperation within the Society.” (Inspire Courage +1)

-2 range, -4 cover. Adjust if necessary.

Cover is never a penalty to hit. Cover always adds to the armor class of the target. May seem like the same thing, but can be different. However, if you do not have precise shot, that is a -4 to hit when the target is in melee (which the yeti is)

Lady BroKhan bellows in rage, and jumps first on the table, and then propels herself up to bash in the brains of the owl priest. (spell is not needed to confirm) Gore sprays everywhere, even getting as far as the shorn tapestry, as the body of the syrinx fslls to the table behind her.

At this point, she gets a good look at the body laying on the table. It is the Pathfinder Society's Master of Spells, Aram Zey! He appears to be quite dead. It is at that time that Gunari pokes his head into the Tapestry Room. "Oh, there you are. Looks like you have things well in hand. Wait... ISN'T THAT ARAM ZEY!!! HE'S DEAD!!! The warpriest goes pale, and turns, saying, "I have to go tell Marcus Farabellus this! Woe is us!!!"

Dekion retrieves his alchemist's fire, and throws it. He hits the Yeti, who roars in rage, and looks directly at the fighter!

Pip casts her spell on Rravn. The tengu doesn't move, but Pip hopes that will help her overcome the effect soon. (the paralysis is not suppressed, as it is a mind-effecting fear paralysis effect)

Drusilla and Rravn are still up!
Universal Adjustments: Inspire +1
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: No.

Kn. (nature) about Yeti: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34
Kn. (local)? about Syrinx: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32

"Oh, good heavens! Calm down you big furry creature, and leave the bird-man alone!" Rravn chose a very bad time to freeze up, so without hesitation Drusilla steps in and tries to force the creature to stand down its assault. Firmly, but gently the woman touches the Yeti, stroking it's fur calmingly.

Touch of Serenity, studied combat: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 = 25
If hit, DC18 will save or not able to attack next turn

Snake style, studied combat on Yeti, Touch or Serenity

So am I or am I not paralyzed? I'm getting mixed signals.

Oops. Typo in there. Rravn can move, and does. On his turn ;)

When Drusilla attacks, she tries to calm the yeti. However, she got a little more than expected, as his skin and fur is so cold that it harms her as well.
cold: 1d6 ⇒ 5
will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Rravn then heals himself.

The owl cleric then circles around, and then channels again.
channel: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Dekion will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 fail
Durothil will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 fail
BroKhan will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 fail
Drusilla will: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
Pip will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Rravn will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Durothil will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 NO longer paralyzed

Party is up, as the Yeti does nothing.

Universal Adjustments: Inspire +1
Universal Conditions:
Aid Token available: No.

Pip is about to warn her companions, when Gunari storms in. "Aram Zey? Dead?" She looks at the table, still unbelieving. "But he was supposed to be..." Drusilla's words take her back to their own fight, and she remembers what she was about to say. "Watch out! The yeti oozes cold, if you get too close to it."

Stepping further back, Pip draws her bow and looks up at the second owl-creature, putting the fate of the Master of Scrolls out of her mind for the moment. Chaladi, please let my aim be true this time.

Activate Archeologist's luck, for +2 to skills, attack and damage. Then a bow attack at the red owl-creature.

Attack +Luck +Advice: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 19
Damage +Luck +Advice: 1d6 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 12

Seeing the Yeti pause at Lady Drusilla's touch, Dekion moves around Rravn hoping to reach the creature before it wakes from the daze it is under. He raises his longsword, swinging it with all his might.

Power attack Longsword: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 - 2 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 10

Continued damage from alchemists fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Pip attacks the owl creature, hitting it easily. The evil cleric falls to the floor, dying.

Dekion moves up to strike the yeti. His blade does strike true, and the fire continues to burn.

Durothil, BroKhan, Drusilla, Rravn are up.

I'm assuming the Touch of Solitude lasts till Drusilla's turn.

Rravn steps a bit closer to the yeti, and gives his falcata a swing at the overgrown snowman.

+1 falcata + IC: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 = 201d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

5ft-step, attack.

Drusilla has cold resistance 5, so no damage

"Once you ladies and gentlemen find it convenient, could you help with the furry creature here? I don't think think I'll be able to hold it still much longer."

Being so close, Drusilla feels the cold emanating from the Yeti. Luckily, her celestial blood protects her from the worst of it. But this gives Drusilla an idea. Creature so cold might find some discomfort in fire, so and her teachings in the monastery did include conjuring fire out of thin air. Unfortunately, such behaviour is very un-ladylike, but perhaps in situation proper behaviour can be put on hold. Drusilla moves out from the reach of the yeti’s claws, and then directs her Ki to fuel her qinggong  powers.

SLA Scorching Ray, ranged touch: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 = 15
Fire Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 6, 2) = 17

Embarrassed bu this recent failures, Durothil silently vows to makes amends. Though still weary of the fearsome Yeti, he moves in to Bardiche range to once again chop at the frozen terror.

What moron let this things out of its cage?

Bardiche: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 1 = 30
Bardiche: 1d10 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 1 = 13

Bardiche confirm: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21
Bardiche, trait: 1d10 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 9

22 if a 21 hits, 13 if it doesn't

if for some reason the yeti isn't dead yet...

Lady BroKahn looks at the dead clerics, and glances at the pummeled yeti... and allows her rage to dissipate and hop to the floor and flank with Durothil on the Yeti.

hammertime, flank, inspire, fatigue: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 15
damage: 1d12 + 11 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 1 - 1 = 12

im still at 24hp as the last 2 damage went on temp hp

The pathfinders finish of the Yeti, leaving them to investigate what has happened to the Master of Spells! He is definitely dead, and it seems, perhaps, worse. When you get near to the body, there is a definite chilly aura lingering, as if some foul magic were used on him (Pip determines that there is a residue of necromancy).

Now what do you do? You have Aram Zey's notes on the Tapestry, which appear to be torn.

"I don't like this one bit," says Pip while retrieving her healing wand and one of the potions they found earlier. Between patching herself up, she tries to form a plan.

"There's been necromantic magic used here. I'm very afraid for the fate of the Master of Swords." Pip looks sad, but mostly worried. "Let's see what we can learn from these notes, if we can still fix the damage to the Tapestry. If not, I think we'll have to leave this for later and head over to check on the Sky Key. The Aspis must be there already."

Potion of CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 = 7
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Wand of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Pip grumbles at the amount of time it took to heal her wounds. "Maybe I shouldn't try to talk and do magic at the same time." Still multitasking though, Pip starts looking through the notes as fast as she can while stowing her wand, hoping to learn something useful. "Could any of you please check up on Zey? He might have some other clues, maybe hidden on his body?"

If applicable for scanning the notes:
Knowledge (any): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Rravn casts a spell normally used for repairing mundane weaponry, hoping to restore the notes at least partially. Lacking a stronger version of the spell, this is all he can do.

Cast mending. It'd take 10 minutes to cast, though, so if we ard in a dire hurry still, forfeit.

Are the notes torn, or the Tapestry?

"Well, I never liked the man. But he is one of us. Can anyone study the magical auras on him in more detail?"
Since Aram Zey seems to be dead, there's no point on tending to him. His notes might be more important, so Drusilla starts to read the notes in hopes there would be some information on the situation.

Lady BroKhan will loot the evil clerics, and drink the clw potions.

clw: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (7, 8) + 2 = 17

"be quick about whatever you are doing. I've heard that tapestry is way powerful. ... and the fighting is not yet done."

She will then stand guard at the door.

The tapestry is torn, as if something incredibly powerful had ripped through it. The notes you have suggest a ritual that you could perform to fix it. You believe it is not dissimilar to a mending spell, but much more powerful. Magics are stored in the book that could be released power the ritual.

"So, what do we do? Perform the ritual? I'm not sure what it would accomplish, to fix the Tapestry now. It seems like we have more pressing matters, with the Sky Key at risk."

Pip gets up as if to go, but then turns back towards the Tapestry. "On the other hand, maybe the tear will get larger or something. Who knows what happens if we leave it in this condition?"

My confusion is in-character as much as ooc. With the information we have, I'd say we leave and go for the key. But that doesn't really sit right with me...

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"Give it a shot. Use the magics and then let's go. If you don't want to, let rravn..."

I'm assuming umd...

"Tapestry conquered. Many snakes. Chase. Others key. We tapestry."

Rravn votes for ritual, if applicable.

"OK, if we're going to do this, let's get to it then." Pip takes the papers from Drusilla. "If you could assist me, perhaps? You've prove to know quite a lot about varied subjects. Rravn, maybe we can count on your magical skills as well?"

Pip moves to the back of the room, facing the Tapestry. "This probably needs a bit of luck..."

If applicable:
Use Magic device: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

If I fail any roll required (and let's hope there isn't any, with that roll), I use Gallant Inspiration.

Extra: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

reroll available?

Nope :(

-Posted with Wayfinder

No roll needed, actually.

Zey's notes were quite complete, allowing the team to perform the needed ritual to repair the torn Hao Jin Tapestry.
Success

The Master of Spells is another question. As the team finishes up the ritual, Gunari returns with a specialized recovery team. However, their leader, a Magnus Landor, Paladin of Abadar, is about ready to infuse the corpse with his healing magics, but declares that "Aram Zey is not in there. His soul is gone... there is nothing for me to make contact with!"

Gunari tells the team, "We will take care of the Master of Spells. You need to hurry to the Sky Key room. Evidently, the Aram Zey was supposed to be there. Hopefully they have not stolen the key!"

10 minutes to perform the ritual, 10 minutes to the next encounter. Another charge for Drusilla.

This tall library is ringed by a walkway around its perimeter, which provides access to a second level of towering bookshelves. A broad Qadiran rug leads to a short pedestal within a tall glass case that itself sits within an inscribed circle—all cordoned off by a velvet rope suspended by brass poles. Several plush chairs and a few low tables bearing curios line the lower floor, and two decorative suits of armor stand at attention, each with a crossbow resting against its shoulder. Heatless torches blaze with remarkably even light in sconces throughout the room, and a tall pendulum clock against the eastern wall ticks each passing second as its hands move erratically.

You enter the room, and then A ghostly image of a Pathfinder appears in the center of the room, where his likeness eerily begins to slide through the display case. His voice echoes as he speaks to an unseen party. “Oh no, they’ve stolen the Sky Key. It also appears they disrupted the auxiliary stabilizer, too.” He pauses before continuing. “Do you feel that? I feel kind of sick all of a sudden. I hope they didn’t try to disassemble it—or worse, bring it too close to the tapestry. Wasn’t that why Zey kept them so far—" The figure’s words go unfinished as he begins to scream and dissolve, fading from view in a matter of seconds.

Check your placement... I will continue in the AM

"Well, that would explain the tear... We were too late!"

"Sucks soul. Other dimension. Lost forever. Aram Zey. Drifts aloft. Others too. Temporal instability. T-the-c-co-composi-sition-o-of-t-time-h-has-t-trans-subst-tantiated!"