PBP PFS Gameday #3 Voice in the Void (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Garox ignore his urges to open a closed treasurebox and moves to the door to study that instead. taking 20 or studying for 29 on traps

"Well, if that has an alarm on it, let's leave it be for now, and on our way out we can see if it's illusory or not."

GM Roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

It is not a door but rather a silk curtain just hanging there to semi-block the view into the next room.

Garox finds no traps on the curtain to the next room.

The group bypasses the magic chest as Camlin peers through the curtain.

The walls and ceiling of this chamber bulge outward,
continuing the grotesque architectural style of the
antechamber, as if you were standing in the leviathan’s
stomach. Queer, glowing nodules protrude from the walls at
seemingly random intervals, bathing the room in their sickly
green glow. A tall, free-standing, almost organic-looking
archway carved from a strange, glowing blue-green stone
stands atop a low dais in a wide alcove at the far end of the
chamber. The center of the arch is empty, revealing the wall
behind it, but the space occasionally flickers with curtains
of starry darkness, as if somewhere else lies just beyond the
portal. A susurrus of ghostly whispers seem to issue from
the gate, their language and meaning unclear, but fraught
with a sense of wrongness.

The queer architectural style continues into this oddly
shaped chamber, with bulbous walls and a vaulted ceiling
that soars to 30 feet in height. Weird glowing nodules
along the walls illuminate the room with a sickly green
radiance. A wide alcove in the northern wall holds a
dais on which stands the Gate of Beyond, a 15-foot-tall
archway carved from a strange, glowing blue-green stone
called Abysium.

A woman meeting Imrizade Blakros description stands on the dais
before the arch, connected to the Gate of Beyond by
five disgusting, fleshy, fungoid umbilicals attached
to her hips, shoulders, and the base of her skull, leading to a canister hanging in the air behind her. She
is half-Osirian, with long, dark hair and light brown
skin, wearing a weathered explorer’s outfit.

Her eyes are completely black showing no iris or whites. Standing with her is also a zombie hulking in the middle of the room. She is chanting and breathing heavily as she faces the curtain.

Azura
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Imrizade
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Trevyn

Camlin
Rafiki
Vasilios
Arthes
Garox
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Zombie
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Just a shot in the dark, but I think killing a Blakos family member might be discouraged so can I roll knowledge on that canister she seems to be attacked to? Can we break it, or are we supposed to go all murder hobo on her butt?

WTF??? Knowledge(Arcana or Planes): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Azura gapes with wide, steel-blue eyes at the spectacle in the next room. She thinks quickly, trying to form a theory on what is happening in this chamber and what they must do to save the woman.

I think murder hobo is acceptable for the Zombie, but we should do what we can to not kill Imrizade... even if we have to fight her. Is she aware of us yet? Don't want to start up a performance and draw attention if she has not seen us.

Garox moves quickly and quietly to the side and sneaks closer. He is intent on shattering the object controlling the pretty girl.
stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

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Knowledge(planes): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Trevyn whispers:
Stealth: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
"I dinnae what's going on here, but we should stop it..." He's not very quiet though, and seeing that the zombie probably just heard him, he's going to move in.

He will cast mage armor on Arthes then move forward 30 feet, getting out of her way.

Arthes will then charge the zombie!
slam power attack charge: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 = 24
damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Arthes' AC is now 17 (+2 natural, +1 Dex, +4 armor)

Camlin, keeping his tonfa at the ready, advances forward as cautiously as possible.

Rafiki moves into the room following everyone, staring in horror at the lady connected to the canister and gate, then loads his sling once more.

She is aware of you all being here Azura. The screaming mushroom warned her earlier. What action will you take. Which are you taking a knowledge check against?

can I roll knowledge on that canister she seems to be attacked to?

Knowledge on that. If all else fails though, I'll follow the lead of Garox and attack the canister.

BREAK IT DOWN: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
DAMAGE: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Vasilios- You are not able to reach the brain canister behind her and attack as it is 60 feet away. It would also provoke AoO from the zombie

Azura knows that this is a tiny iron canister that seems to be protecting the brain. You know that metal seems to be pretty hard. Azura notices that there are also the 5- 20 foot long umbilical cords connected between the canister and Imrizade that seem to be feeding off of each other.

Seeing as this is an abnormal "incident" and not a monster there is not a lot to know besides the clues found previously on the paper in the previous rooms.

Not worried about taking an AoO from the zombie, and high STR characters have a better chance at beating and objects hardness while lower strength characters still have targets to hit. That said, If its 60 feet away then I'll simply move 30 feet, and Total Defence, with the knowledge I can move 30 feet next round and still attack it.

Gotcha, I'm hoping to know about her attachment to the gate and the cannister and what it is doing to her. Does she think it is safe to try and sever those ties?

Azura moves into the room and casts grease beneath the zombie, hoping to bring it down before it can advance on her fellows. (DC 15 Reflex save)

@ Azura- will have to find out :)

Azura moves further into the room and coats the floor with grease underneath the zombie causing the zombie to topple to the floor in a pile

Reflex save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Imrizade opens her mouth in a raspy hiss at Azura as she nimbly pulls forth a scroll muttering arcane words. The umbilical bonds stretch with each movement of her hands. As soon as she is finished the scroll turns to dust in her hands as it slowly floats in the air, drawn towards the gate.

Camlin cautiously advances into the strange situation as Rafiki begins to load his sling.

Vasilios moves towards the zombie as he stays defensive, not knowing exactly what will happen.

Arthes quickly glides towards the zombie as she slams her full force into the creature.

Garox sneaks along the side of the room to surprise Imrizade as the zombie attempts to stand Provoke AoO from Arthes

The zombie stands a bit faster than a usual zombie as it reaches out to slam Arthes.

Slam vs Arthes AC 17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Azura
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Imrizade
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Trevyn
Camlin
Rafiki
Vasilios
Arthes
Garox
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Zombie (-10 HP)
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Just use my previous attack roll for R2 action.

Garox rushes in and tries to knock the lady out with a well placed butt hit of the large hammer against her head.
stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 Not sure I still have to roll stealth, but just in case

attack, vs flatfooted I hope: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
non-lethal dmg: 2d6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 5) + 6 + (5) = 19
intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
"Stay down pretty lady, I don't want to have to hurt you."

Arthes's thick skin all but ignores the zombie's slam, and she slams the zombie back in kind, twice. Hooray for DR 5/slashing!

slam1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 (w/power attack)
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

slam2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Trevyn, not able to tell if negative energy might heal or harm the woman, decides to toss a sling bullet at her. He moves up strategically and lets one fly.

sling: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 1 - 4 = 3 (into melee = -4)
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

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Camlin moves closer to the zombie and throws a dart at it.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Looking the situation over, Rafiki drops his sling and draws his scimitar. He then walks up to the zombie.

Azura begins to sing an inspiring song and moves closer, readying her bow.

Begin bardic performance: Inspire Courage. +1 to hit and +1 to damage for everyone!

Azura begins a song of valor and justice inspiring the rest of the party.

Imrizade grasps a wand at her belt as she quickly weaves a spell as two missiles arc through the air at Azura.

Magic Missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 2 = 8

Trevyn hurls a stone at Imrizade but ends up throwing it right through the portal instead.

Camlin shoots a dart at the zombie but strikes the stone steps instead.

Rafiki drops his sling and draws his scimitar as Vasilios rushes forward to strike at the metal canister with a clang. A piece of metal chips off onto the ground as a small drop of fluid leaks out. His sword doesn't do as much damage as he thought it would.

Arthes slams the zombie until it falls apart on the ground while Garox swings his hammer in a wide arc attempting to subdue Imrizade but his hammer seems to halt and stop mere centimeters from the woman as if it were blocked by an invisible shield Her prior spell :)

Azura (7/15 HP)
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Imrizade
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Trevyn
Camlin
Rafiki
Vasilios
Arthes
Garox
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Zombie (Dead)
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Vasilios tries again, determined not to be foiled by this object.

Smash and Bash: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Garox rolls around the pretty but possessed lady and strikes at the object supposedly controlling her.
acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
attack object: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
dmg: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 = 12

"Arthes, don't kill her, but take her out!" Trevyn says, and Arthes moves over the zombie's corpse to attack the woman nonlethally.

NL slam: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 - 4 + 2 = 9 (-4 nonlethal, +2 flanking)
NL damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Unfortunately she likely misses.

"Och, I've got no magic left that could help, friends!"

He tosses another sling bullet just incase he might hit.

sling: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 1 - 4 = 4
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

But he does not.

Azura continues her song, lines up a shot and looses her arrow, aiming for the fell canister.

Composite Shortbow Attack+PB+IC-melee penalty: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 - 4 = 14 Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Up to 5th round of Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage. Not sure how helpful a bard can be when no one remembers to use the bonus! =P

+1 to my attack and dmg :)

Azura lets loose an arrow at the canister which bounces right off of the metal barely denting the container

Imrizade takes a small step back as she lets loose her wand. In a deep almost alien like voice Imrizade says You will not have this girl.. She is now my vessel. A spray of clashing and bright colors erupt from her wand as they wash all over Garox and Vasilios before they are able to react. This negates you recent attack unless you pass the will save as she acts before you.

Rounds: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
Rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Need a DC 14 Will save from Garox and Vasilios or you are
Unconcious; Blinded; stunned for 6 rounds
Blinded and Stunned for 4 rounds and
Stunned for 1 round

Trevyn tosses another bullet at the floor as Arthes attempts to slam the woman but only manages to get tangled into one of her umbilical cords instead.

The gate behind Imrizade continues to glow as it heightens in color and brightness. Beyond you are now able to see a myriad of colors as shadows move beyond. In the distance is a tower wrapped in moving rings with a large beast flying round the center of it.

Azura (7/15 HP)
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Imrizade
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Trevyn
Camlin
Rafiki
Vasilios
Arthes
Garox
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Zombie (Dead)
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Camlin moves to engage the zombie in hand-to-hand.

1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 = 17 for possible 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

"Can you tell what kind of metal the canister is made of?" Camlin yells at Garox.

The zombie was already killed, Camlin. :)

Will Save: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (19) - 3 = 16

Holy I actually made that save...wow

will: 1d20 ⇒ 9
not so lucky. I'm useless for the rest of the fight.

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Rafiki draws his shield and moves to go around the curtain, the grease spot, and Imrizade.

Garox falls to the ground in a heap as Vasilios cracks the metal canister, a quarter of it splintering to the ground revealing a glowing organism pulsing within. The portal seems to increase in brilliance as it swirls.

Camlin moves in to strike at the woman but his fists glances off of her armor as Rafiki gets closer drawing his shield.

I just changed your target as you were near her also

Azura (7/15 HP)
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Imrizade
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Trevyn
Camlin
Rafiki
Vasilios
Arthes
Garox
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Zombie (Dead)
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"YOU SHAN'T HAVE HER" Vasilios bellows, slamming his sword deeper into the organism.

Its unclear if the canister is open (and I can thus attack whatever is inside), or if I still need to break it, or if continuing to attack it will do anything further. I'll try and kill the organism though.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage: 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

If Rafiki can make a 5ft step to close the distance between the canister and himself he will, if not he will only stand in the corner and cast divine favor on himself. Rafiki strikes at the canister. Scimitar+IC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 1 = 181d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Arthes tries two more nonlethal slams on the woman.

NL slam1: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 4 = 10
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

NL slam2: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 4 = 12
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

"What is that foul creature?? Kill it before it takes the poor girl!"

Knowledge(planes): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

BOOOO crappy roll!

Azura continues her inspiring song as she dismisses the no longer needed patch of grease. (6th round of Bardic Performance) She opens her palm flat before her and gently blows toward the possessed Imrizade, causing a storm of golden, glittering motes to swirl around her which makes it more difficult to see.

Casting aasimar spell-like ability: Glitterdust. DC 10 Will Save negates

Azura lets loose a blast of glittery dust all over Imrizade. She shakes her head, rubbing the dust from her eyes. The dust just seems to have made her more angry.

Will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Imrizade defensively charges a spell as she touches Rafiki with her overly long glowing palm. Rafiki feels electricity arc all along his body.

Concentration: 1d20 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 3 = 24
Melee Touch: 1d20 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 2 + 3 = 16
damage: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) = 9

Rafiki strikes the canister, not able to deal any damage to it as Vasilios slams his blade into it one more time, completely breaking the canister.

Noooooo..... The deep voice returns to that more of a woman's as Imrizade collapses to the ground on her hands and knees. The Gate of
Beyond, begins to shake and pulse as it quickly tears itself apart becoming completely inert once again.

This was basically the BBEG. Let me know if you want to go back and check out anything or have me draw up the conclusion.

Don't know about anyone else but I'm happy with a conclusion.

Rafiki channels positive energy for everyone in the room.
Channel 2x: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10
"Now that that's has been taken care of, let's go and check out that chest."

Azura checks Imrizade, "Lady Blakros, are you alright? Do you remember what has happened."

So freaky brain canister thing is kaput?

Yep I 'AM SMASH'D' it

Yes... Yes... I believe so. When you smashed the cylinder I felt Kubburum leave my mind though it seems some of the other aspects seem to have stayed. She says looking at her abnormally long arms. She continues to kneel on the ground holding her head.

Garox is still asleep on the floor for a minute or so.

reckon we search the room and bring the mutated lady to safety. The write up the conclusion :)

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Yay!

"Let us hope that some magical healing can remove any afflictions you're still feeling. Let's get you to a cleric."

As Garox awakens he searches the room and finds a cloak and a wand with runes on Imrizade.

Imrixade thanks Trevyn as he helps her to her feet. Once to the surface the party receives the gratitude of Nigel Aldain, the Blakros family and Imrizade herself. Nigel and Imrizade quickly turn over all of the Osirian artifacts that she collected and personally grants the Pathfinder Society unrestricted access to the Blakros family archives.

With the ancient aberrant sorcerer Kubburum Ishmedagan
destroyed, the Gate of Beyond is demolished and
Imrizade is freed from his control. She still retains her
aberrant bloodline, however, and is plagued afterward by
strange dreams of nightmare vistas and bizarre beings
from the Dark Tapestry.

I will get Chronicles out tonight after dinner

Thank you so much for running this, it was very enjoyable to play. Is there such a thing as boon roles for this Gameday, I'm never sure