[PFS] 0-06: Black Waters - RD Table 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Andrew Harasty

The apparition does not react to Hrarsk's greeting. Though it seems to be reacting, or unconsciously controlled by Deris.

Ridley gets the sense that this is some type of benign haunt. Definitely the manifestation of "undead" but nothing specific. It seems to be partially manifested by Deris's current metal state.

Deris goes up and starts having a conversation with the teacher. The "teacher" reacts although it is jilted as if being controlled like a puppet.

Deris continues to "chat" with the teacher and after a few moments, opens one of the drawers on the ruined desk and pulls out a worn key. And returns to the party. "Mrs. Heracks asked me to show you to the shed so you can deal the leak. I don't know why they sent so many plumbers"

Deris heads out the door and continues without seeing if you are behind him

Davneiros follows Deris with his bow in hands.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Though slightly offended by the unresponsive haunts, Hrarsk follows to deal with the leak.

Jajee has been quiet so far, observing the relationship between Deris and the apparitions with keen interest. Is he controlling these spirits somehow?! Jajee wonders, and if so perhaps it would be best to keep playing along with the mans dilusion. For now..

Patros looks over at Donna and shrugs.

Well, when in Magnimar....as the saying goes...he says as he heads off after the delusional man.

Jajee decides to keep Deris occupied, and takes a chance proding the man for some more information.." So Deris, im curious what it is you do here sir. You seem like a man who must be more than just a stay at home father! As plumbers, I guess our lives our not that interesting. Although as chance would have it while were here I would love to swing by and say hi to my friend Lady Dacilane's daughter Junia. Would you happen to know what classroom shes in? Havent seen her in AGES.."

Bluff: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

This is some sort of a benign haunt - controlled in some way by this man. We should be very cautious - I suspect there are less harmless versions of this below.

Ridley glances about nervously, and pulls his jacked tight against some sort of perceived chill.

"This is wrong, these, ghosts, these things. NO."

Donna, fearfully, makes her way to the corner of the room, not happy at all with the situation.

Donna, there is nothing to fear. You have your weapon and a strong resolve. That is a good start. We'll be fine...trust me. We'll be in and out...and then drinks at the inn later....

Deris leads you do a broken building in a pool of stagnant water.

You find yourselves at a wide, black pool with an occasional bubble percolating up in the center. The gently bubbling water is about waist deep, and you can just make out the remains of a severed human arm fully-submerged jutting up from the blacken silt near the center of the pond. Looking closely you can see the hand of the arm tightly grasping a metal handle. However there is also a large bulbous white egg also affixed to the handle and arm.

Refer to the Map. Derris is green token

Donna, there is nothing to fear. You have your weapon and a strong resolve. That is a good start. We'll be fine...trust me. We'll be in and out...and then drinks at the inn later....

"Yes, I have my steel. But, ghosts don't mind metal."

Donna makes her way forward to the lake, keeping an eye open to anything peculiar.
PER: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Hrarsk joins Deris merrily and scouts out for creatures in the lake, and for any clue as to what happened to the human arm.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Patros looks in the water at the arm. That's interesting....I can go have a look down there....one second.Patros says as he drops his pack and only take his falcata and a dagger in his wrist sheath.

perc: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8how far down is it?

Jajee also makes his way forward towards the pond. He has his chained Kama out now, the weapon starting to reflexively spin in his hand, building monentum. His eyes are peeled on the arm floating in the middle of the body of water, he looks across the surface for some sign of any motion

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Well... that looks strange. Is that a dismembered arm sticking out of the water? Anything down here should be long since decayed...um... be careful Patros? Feel free to go first. But still,
be careful.

Any relevant knowledge checks? If so, feel free to roll it for me. I have +14 to everything except nature and arcana, which are +15.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

This is exciting and boring at the same time. Let's see what happens if I hit the egg.
Davneiros tries to shoot the egg with an arrow.

to hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Perception: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The water is about 3 feet at the deepest. difficult terrain And the it looks like the arm itself it attached to a hatch that would lead below.

Although suspecting something down in the lake, it wasn't the egg itslef.

From the silt, a full grow water bug appears and strikes at Davneiros.

Water Bug Bite Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

But misses wide.

Init Water Bug: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9

Init, Davneiros: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Init, Patros: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Init, Ridley: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Init, Hrarsk: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Init, Jajee: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Init, Donna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Combat Round 1

Those in bold may act:

Patros
Donna
Davneiros
Jajee
Hrarsk
Water Bug
Ridley

I only saw Davneiros enter the water, I have everyone else just outside.

Donna runs as fast as she can to the bug, but being so far away she doesn't make it to strike at the bug at all.

Patros gets as close as he can to the bug. I'll be there in a second. he shoits as he runs.

double move to as close as i can get...as fas as i can tell at the edge of the water right in line with the bug...on lhone atm...cant move token

"If it's only a bug, it can't be too harmful," Hrarsk says hopefully, and limps as close as he can to the creature.

I originally intended to shoot a javelin, but I changed it to a full move action to get adjacent to the creature. If I can't change it, this is my roll for reference:

Jajee rushes into the water to help deal with the arrival of the water bug, his feet splashing heavily into the water as his chain and kama spin faster and faster in his hand, ready to deliver a bone shattering strike once in range

double movement into the pond. 45ft into diffuclt terrain

"Keep your eyes peeled for more of them!" Jajee shouts to the group

But I did not say anywhere that I entered the water, and I did not move my token on the map in the water.

Davneiros makes step back and shoots another arrow in the water bug.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 Davneiros has Precise Shot
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

For some reason I was thinking Davneiros went up to it. You can place your outside the water if you want.

Davneiros's original shot pierces the egg, which cause the beetle to rise from its nest

As you rush in to deal with the large beetle. Davneiros takes a shot that lands soundly though the chitinous body.

The beetle snaps and stabs at Hrarask

Water Bug Bite Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Water Bug Sting Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Dodging the bite, but still taking a hit from its sting.

Sting Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 and Fort Save DC 14 v posion

Bold may now act, again for most of you.

Ridley
Patros
Donna
Davneiros
Jajee
Hrarsk - 3 damage and need Fort SV
Water Bug - 3 damage

Drawing her massive hammer, Donna swings with all her might (REACH WEAPON)....

Masterwork Lucerne Hammer: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 - 1 = 18 (Power attack)
Damage: 1d12 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13

Jajee blends his melee routine with Donna's, the pair putting there reach weapons to good use. His chain spinning and snapping out, Jajee attempts to strike the waterbug multiple times with his exotic weapon

Full action, Flurry w/ Double-Chained, Kama

Flurry/Double-Chained, Kama: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Flurry/Double-Chained, Kama: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

@Donna Prude- not that I think it matters, but I think Power Attack gives you a +3 on damage since your two handing the hammer. Don't quote me though lol

Patros wades into the fray and slashes at the bug.

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 111d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 = 8what manner of beast is this?

Davneiros makes another step back and shoots another arrow in the water bug.

to hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

What does Davneiros know about that insect?
My all knowledges are +6.
know. all: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

"I do not know what that is!"

Fortitude: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10

"Ouch!" Hrarsk says, taken aback by the insect's bite. He swings his sword back at it in retaliation.

Donna and Jalee easily coordinate their attacks and quickly dispatch the bug.

Hrarsk succumbs to the poisons effects 1d2 ⇒ 1 strength damage

Hrarsk, make 3 more checks though only one success is needed to "cure"

Derris looks at the bug and then at you. "I am glad I called the exterminators. You might want to go down there and make sure it is all clear. I will call a plumber to fix the leak later"

"That we can do."

Fine work fellows! I was all about to break out my bombs, but then I though to myself 'No need Ridley. These fine fellows will surely dispatch this bug with finesse and alacrity'. And I was right. Shall we continue on?

Derris hands Donna the key he got from the teacher, "Yes. It just some old tunnels. I hear some of the other children, not my Cassiel mind you, would sneak down there, so it must be safe. They always came back."

Fortitude: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Fortitude: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Fortitude: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

"The bug really hurts though," Hrarsk says, rubbing his arm. "Where are we going? Are there more bugs?"

Hrarsk shrugs off the poison before there is any lasting effect.

You don't take any penalties until you have 2 points of ability damage.

Nice save Hrarsk!

@ GM Gustavef, realized my attack bonus is plus 5, not 6. So second attack would've been a 17. Not sure if changes anything, but if so I apologize just caught it. :(

Davneiros pulls up the metal handle in water.

Davneiros Str: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

With a small struggle, Davneiros opens the hatch in one try.

However, like pulling the plug from a bathtub, the rushing water knock those in the pool off balance Reflex Save DC 15 to remain standing

After the water clears, it opens to a series of tunnels down below.

The necropolis is a network of 6-foot-wide, arched tunnels connects double vaulted ossuary chambers. The once ornate chambers are now a patchwork of brown stone walls, faded paint, and crumbling plaster. Water seeps through the walls and collects in floor cracks and ankle-deep puddles. The entire necropolis is unlit. All of the doors are made of heavy stone and are unlocked and ajar.

Place yourselves at the entrance to the first chamber

Carved pillars in the corners of this chamber hold aloft a double-vaulted ceiling of cracked frescos. On either side of the chamber, a single step leads up into a deeply recessed area that forms an arched room of its own.

On the floor of the east recess, the perfectly preserved body of a young boy lies in a puddle and stares silently upward.

I assume I placed Donna correctly....

Making her way down, weapon drawn and at the ready, Donna is there to protect the group, and leads from the front. How she can do that while there are dead bodies and the stories of ghosts and undead, she doesn't know...

hopefully Jajee is placed correctly too

Jajee makes his way into the necropolis, his human eyes straining to see, eventually adjusting to the darkness. He pulls out his Sunrod from his backpack and activates the rod, a cone of light billowing forth from the tip, illuminating the necropolis. standard action to activate rod.

"That's better, now at least I can see where Im at.." Jajee remarks, nearly bumping into the back of Donna before the sunrod lights up the room

Well this place is nice and creepy. Looks like there's only one way to go... who wants to lead the way? I recommend, um, really anyone but me.

As he talks, Ridley will absentmindedly walk over to and examine the boy in the corner.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

REF: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Davneiros remained standing on his feet.

When he comes down he immediately pulls out his bow.

While starting to take a look at the corpse of the young boy, from the shadows of the other alcove, Ridley spots the lumbering zombie that starts towards the party.

Init Bugbear Zombie: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20

Init, Davneiros: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Init, Patros: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Init, Ridley: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Init, Hrarsk: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Init, Jajee: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Init, Donna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The shambling Zombie seems to get the drop on everyone but Davneiros.

COMBAT

Davneiros
Zombie
Ridley
Patros
Jajee
Hrarsk
Donna

Davneiros makes a step forward and shoots an arrow in the zombie.

to hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

What Davneiros knows about Zombies?

Know. religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

The water knocks Patros off balance and he falls unceremoniously on his rear end.

well, that was unpleasant...he says as he stands up and drips water from his tunic.

on phone atm...new internet being installed...can someone place me beside Jajee please ty!

Davneiros realizes two things about zombies.

They have the Staggered condition meaning they only get one action around.

And they have DR 5/Slashing. As he notices his arrow hits but does not seem to harm the creature.

It can do a partial charge as it does so against Donna:

Zombie Slam Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 2 = 22
Slam Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Slamming in to the half-orc soundly.

Evreyone is up now.

Zombie: -2 AC for charging.

Those failing the reflex will take Falling: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Non-Leathal

Donna takes a small step forward and swings with her hammer at the Zombie, giving the group room to get closer if they need to.

Hammer: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 1 = 15
Damage: 1d12 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 3 = 14