PFS 6-04: Beacon Below (7-11) (Inactive)

Game Master Sior

Looking and smelling in wonder at the room, Radiant comments If this is illusion, I do not want to see through it. I had envisioned a much darker place. He begins to look around the room avoiding the moss-covered areas for now but inspecting the seal.

Perception Room: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

Perception Seal: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

knowledge nature on moss: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Note that Radient has the Trap Spotter Rogue Talent.

Grimnir has a real good look at all the walls before moving on. Looking for traps, secret doors etc. Casting Detect Magic before looking around.

Perc Stone: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (9) + 25 = 34

"Huh.... this seems much nicer than I was expecting. Maybe its not as bad down here as we thought... I hope."

Despite his words, Whitwood still hangs back, nervously glancing around. He gestures to My Friend, whose form again ripples and reforms into a lithe humanoid, clad in black cloth from head to foot, two bright white eyes all that is visible of the creature within.

My Friend begins surveying the room, checking for traps, secret doors and so forth.

Perception: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (6) + 27 = 33

He gestures to My Friend, whose form again ripples and reforms into a lithe humanoid, clad in black cloth from head to foot, two bright white eyes all that is visible of the creature within.

Soooooo he's a Jawa?

Lia is similarly surprised to see such vibrant life. She had anticipated nothing but death and decay in a long disused chamber. "Really. I didn't expect this lively either. It's... rather beautiful." She aimlessly wanders about the room, trying to keep an eye on the surroundings.
Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

*defend mode* (default unless otherwise stated)

Lao follows the half-elf about the room. He seems to be the only one not taking in the sights. Indeed, with a curl of his lips and a wrinkle of the nose, he sneezes twice to get the perfumy scent from his nostrils.

Sareth will stay as either rearguard or up front as needed. "Battle ahead. Someone's either here already or something is going very wrong with whatever defenses the ancients put in here. Combat is messy. Let's move with all haste to stop it before it becomes the proverbial gorgon in a potion shop."

The ninja moves towards the eastern fog stealthily but at full speed.

Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

Before anyone advances past Sareth, I'll lay down a preemptive Bless spell.

Lia agrees and moves closer to the sounds. She resists the urge to call out to the combatants.

Radiant steps into the fog and is lost from sight in the thick churling mess. The sounds of battle continue to echo forth from the hall.

Using the fog's concealment to better hide, radiant advances, cautions that the sounds found be a ruse. If he thinks he is getting close to the source he will Vanish before moving forward.

Perception take 10 for 26

Upon entering the library, Iacobus pulls out a rose and casts a spell on it. He then casts another spell, a small almost invisible creature appears next to him.

"Well, now I'm prepared. Let's go see what this scuffle is all about."

Grimnir casts Shield of Faith before heading into the fight.. "Can anyone get rid of this fog?" He moves until he finds something to swing his sword at..

Whitwood will cast invisibility, and mentally direct My Friend to Stealth through the fog to find out whats going on.

stealth: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21

Lia considers casting a spell or two before entering, but rather relies on her own ability as she advances into the fog.

With a quick prayer to Sarenrae, Sareth is ready.

Did we lose our GM?

Hey, Guys: We are trying to find Kim - Please drop us a message should play resume, or if you hear from her.

Lia halts in her place. "Guys, I have a bad feeling about this. Why don't you all go ahead and I'll cover the entrance here. In case something comes flying out."

Hello, all. I am Sior. I will be taking over the scenario until the time that Kim returns. Our thoughts are with her as we continue this scenario. What we do, we do not out of spite or anger but in the interest in keeping the fun alive until she return. That said, on with the show.

Lia receives a divine inspiration that she is needed elsewhere off the map and retreats to answer the call, having every confidence in your abilities to carry on.

As Iacobus, Radiant and My Friend move through the fog, a brilliant light illuminates the mist in front of you! As you move further, you see that you are right on the verge of joining a battle between large and small fire creatures vs two undead humanoids wrapped in linen strips.

Order
Grimnir, Radiant
FE
Whitwood
FM
Iacobus
M
Sareth

Grimnir and Radiant are up if they so desire.

Kn (Religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Kn (The Planes): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

By the Dawnflower! Get those fire things out of here before they destroy the archive!

Knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Still invisible from the vanish spell Radient casts Message on Iacobus and asks What are those things? I cannot see well enough to sneak attack and am unsure who is an enemy for the moment so I shall watch. Perhaps both are enemies and little is better than watching your enemies fight.

Fog fills the battle area correct? Was hoping the fire creatures would be burring some of it away.

Correct. The fog is there and, while illuminated, the fog stays to enshroud the whole area.

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"Now that is a little hasty Sareth. While the being in front of us is an elemental being of fire, that does not mean it wants to burn everything in sight. I would hope that you would think higher of elemental creature and not just stereotype them because they are the living essences of a particular element."

Taking 10 on Knowledge checks because I am a bard and I am awesome. It gives me a 21 on all those checks.

Which is why Radiant established a Message spell with Iacobus. :)

Whitwood will direct My Friend mentally to join he fray, and cut down the undead creatures. He will also ready an action to dismiss My Friend at the end of the round.

My friend five foot steps forward quietly, drawing a long, blackened sword from a sheathe across her back.

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 151d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Whitwood's action is noted. Awaiting Grimnir's action.

My apologies for posting out of turn, but with the holiday I don't know when I'll get to check and I don't want to hold up the action if something goes down. Don't forget you're already Blessed

Round 1:

I judge not friend, I worry that they'll cause damage accidentally! As much reflex as intent, Sareth holds aloft his holy symbol and in rapid succession channels holy energy to harm the undead and casts a spell of Bless Weapon.

Quicken channel: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 6, 4) = 18 damage to the undead, Will DC 17 for half.

Bless Weapon.

Concerned that the party does not yet understand who is the enemy here he comments Perhaps the undead constructs are guardians of this place and not the enemy.

Grim ur moves to attack the elemental.. double move too adjacent the mephit.. Can't move my guy from phone..

Grimnir strides up the glowing creature, getting a frightful feeling from the mummy as its visage becomes clear. However, he holds his composure as Radiant casts a spell to communicate better.
1d20 ⇒ 15

The large elemental swings at the nearer threats of the mummies. One hit connects while the other misses due to an annoying inability to see very well.

Slam: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
1-50=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 20

Slam: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
1-50=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 58
1d20 ⇒ 5 1d4 ⇒ 2

My friend then steps up to the mummy to give it what for, which gives Whitwood a sense of fear emanating from her. She, herself, however finds herself unable to move! Paralyzed for 2 rounds, not that it matters. She is then dismissed by Whitwood's delayed action.
1d20 ⇒ 1 1d4 ⇒ 2

The two smaller fire creatures each breathe fire at each mummy, immolating both.
Left: 1d8 ⇒ 3
1d20 ⇒ 6

Right: 1d8 ⇒ 2
1d20 ⇒ 7

As Iacobus prepares to act, he recalls that the large creature is a fire elemental which deals fire damage with its own body and is susceptable to cold, the smaller fire creatures are fire mephits which are weaker and also vulnerable to cold, and the mummies are very strong for undead but still having the ability to give mummy rot to those they inflict damage to.

Order
Grimnir, Radiant
FE
Whitwood
FM
Iacobus
M
Sareth

Iacobus hears the fight going on and shrugs his shoulders. "If they are so focused on fighting each other, I am not so sure why we need to get involved right now, but since it looks like you guys want to, allow me to embolden our spirits so that we may interfere to the best of our abilities."

Move action - Start Bardic Performance to Inspire Courage.
Standard action - Ready for if an enemy comes within range of my longspear to hit it.

Current Party Buffs
Inspire Courage (everyone) - +3 competence to hit and damage, and +3 morale bonus to saves vs. charm and fear
Iacobus' Flagbearer (w/in 30ft. of Iacobus) - +2 morale bonus to hit, damage and saves vs. charm and fear
Radiant's Flagbearer (w/in 30ft. of Radiant) - +1 morale bonus to hit, damage and saves vs. charm and fear
Sareth's Bless (everyone) - +1 morale bonus to hit and saves vs. fear

(Basically, this party really doesn't like fear effects. Shame none of them stack.)

What type of performance are you using? Visual, audible, or both?

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Singing is my default unless I specify otherwise.

Just makin' sure.

Due to the fog, the banners will only affect those adjacent to their flagbearer.

Will have a post for the mummies when I get home. Happy Turkey Day, all!

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The mummies each attack the eastern mephit. They seem to be trying to get through to something.

West Slam: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
1-20=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 90
1d8 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

East Slam: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
1-20=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 55
1d8 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

You hear a single very loud whallop coming from the fog, signifying a solid hit.

Order
Grimnir, Radiant
FE
Whitwood
FM
Iacobus
M
Sareth

Sareth, Grimnir, and Radiant are up as we go into round 2!

Not being sure which thing he should attack he concludes that everything must die..

He attacks the mephit first.. Raging and activating bane..

attack 1: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29
attack 2: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30

dam 1: 4d6 + 23 ⇒ (2, 5, 3, 5) + 23 = 38
dam 2: 4d6 + 23 ⇒ (5, 2, 6, 6) + 23 = 42

If the first attack kills it he 5' steps and hits the other mephit

1-20=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 25
1-20=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 22

Grimnir hacks at one mephit, putting it down, before stepping in and destroying the second!

Sareth and Radiant are up

Given my different time zone, I'll throw my action in now to keep things moving.

Whitwood shuffles forward, gesturing and mumbling to himself, and immediately an angelic figure steps into reality in front of him.

There are some, ah, undead creatures down that way, if you could please deal with them?

The archon strides forward imperiously, drawing his great sword and laying into the hateful undead.

deatils here

http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/outsiders/archon/hound-ar chon.

+4 str/cond due to augemented summoning.

Great sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 122d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 3) + 12 = 18

It's really crowded in there!

Sareth can't get in for melee, so he'll peek down the other hall. Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Sareth moves down through the fog of another hallway. Going along, he notices that a portion of wall to his right (screen left) is not a wall at all! Rather, it's a door concealed behind the illusion of a wall!
1d20 ⇒ 19

Radiant is up!

Still unsure what to do Radient will step up and cut at a zombie.

+1 Scimitar: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 3 = 211d6 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 3 = 12

Radiant steps up and cuts into the mummy, but something beneath its wraps seems to deflect some of the force behind the strike!

Seeing someone new step right in front of him, the fire elemental shifts its attention to Grimnir!

Slam: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
1-20=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 71
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 damage and a Reflex save or catch fire!

Slam: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
1-20=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 41
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 damage and a Reflex save or catch fire!

Whitwood then summons an archon to send into the fray. It strikes at the mummy but cannot connect!

Order
Grimnir (3 dmg), Radiant
FE
Whitwood, Iacobus
M
Sareth

Whitwood - don't forget that your summoned creatures also get all the benefits of my buffs, which would be a +3 to hit and damage at the time. (Not that it mattered in this case, as I doubt that a 15 would hit.)

In a sing-song voice, Iacobus idly says "I hate fighting in fog. My magic is splendorous, but useless when I cannot see the creatures I am trying to target."

5ft. step up.
Free action continue bardic performance.
Standard action attack the mummy I can't see with my longspear.
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Miss Chance (high = hit): 1d100 ⇒ 51
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Current Party Buffs
Inspire Courage (everyone) - +3 competence to hit and damage, and +3 morale bonus to saves vs. charm and fear
Iacobus' Flagbearer (w/in 30ft. of Iacobus and you can see him) - +2 morale bonus to hit, damage and saves vs. charm and fear
Radiant's Flagbearer (w/in 30ft. of Radiant and you can see him) - +1 morale bonus to hit, damage and saves vs. charm and fear
Sareth's Bless (everyone) - +1 morale bonus to hit and saves vs. fear

Iacobus continues his song but in unable to hit the mummy.

This creature, finding Grimnir in front of it, slams wildly into the dwarf.
Slam!: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 2 = 25
1-20=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 91
1d8 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19 plus a Fortitude save against Mummy Rot!

The other steps forward to try to put down the elemental, but misses the flaming beast.
Slam!: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 2 = 16
1-20=miss: 1d100 ⇒ 25

Order
Grimnir (22 dmg), Radiant
FE
Whitwood, Iacobus
M
Sareth

Double move (map is accurate.)

1d20 ⇒ 1 1d20 ⇒ 20

As Sareth moves along the hall, he notices another area where the wall is merely an illusion covering a door. This time it is a set of double doors to the south of where he currently stands.

Order
Grimnir (22 dmg), Radiant
FE
Whitwood, Iacobus
M
Sareth

Grimnir and Radiant

Radient, still inspired by the song cuts again at the mummy thing, while complaining about its DC. This thing is harder than it looks and my cuts are not penetrating!

+1 Scimitar: 1d1d20 + 12 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 251d6 + 6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 3 + 1 = 11

After the slice he steps back 5'.

At least Radiant did some damage.

Order
Grimnir (22 dmg), Radiant
FE
Whitwood, Iacobus
M
Sareth

Grimnir!

This thread will be for OOC discussions, and eventually day job rolls. Let's do try to keep the OOC discussions out of the gameplay thread, please. If your post has no gameplay rolls or dialogue, and is just wrapped in ooc tags, it really should be here.

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Dottelicious.

Will be putting the tiger's attacks an actions in his own name, assuming I remember well enough. Stats in header for ease of use.

I'll make up a stat block for my eidelon presently. He doesn't tend to do combat much.

My Eidelon is of the bipedal, humanoid shape, and wears a hat of disguise whilst within civilized society, so as not to cause undue disturbances.

Dot, sry im late..

I'll be camping with scouts this weekend. I can post tomorrow day and then again Sunday night.

I need Iacobus' and Lia's PFS#'s. Also, I need Radiant's faction. It shows him as Shadow Lodge, which hasn't been in play for a year and a half...

They finally added the new factions to the site, but just to be sure, everyone else's faction is:

Grimnir - The Exchange
Iacobus - Sovereign Court
Lia - Grand Lodge
Sareth - Silver Crusade
Whitwood - Grand Lodge

? If not, let me know, because the icon next to your name is wrong! You can let me know via PM if you don't want everyone else knowing your faction, for some reason.

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Grand Lodge
Not decided whether or not to keep her Grand Lodge.

Radient was never Shadow Lodge. He was Qadira, but moved to the Exchange.

Hi GM, My eidelon "my friend" does most of my spotting. Would you mind adding him to the perception rolls. Feel free to replace whitwood, as he doesn't really factor into it.

Also, did you want me to run him on my initiative count? We have basically the same modifier (+1 for whitwood, +2 for Eidelon) so happy to do so if that makes combat easier. if not, happy to run him separately, your call.

12165-6 for me.

Hey there, did we actually lose our GM? I hope not (and I hope all is well.) Worst case scenario what do we do?

If it came down to it, I'd be willing to purchase the scenario and run it for the same group.

Everything has been fun so far, GM Kim you okay?

Not for sure.. She's hasn't said anyhting in almost a week now.

Give her a little more time I guess.

Push comes to shove, I can take over as GM if everyone is okay with it, even if only until she returns. Naturally would have to put Lia somewhere else, but it wouldn't kill the game.

I sent her a PM. If she doesn't respond by, let's say, Friday I'll pop her an email. Just in case she hasn't accessed Paizo.com to see the notification.

Sure thing.

Sounds like a plan.

Emailed Madame GM yesterday, no response as yet. Seems she's just vanished from the boards on the 13th. No aliases have posted since then. Hope everything is alright with her.

I hope I'm not bad luck, that's the second one I've had vanish. Hope I'm not bad luck.

In all seriousness, I do hope everything is okay. I'm still in if we want to switch GMs.

What's the word?

None. I'll purchase the scenario when I get home from work and we can get going shortly thereafter. Lia will stay back here to make sure everything goes smoothly and nothing tries to escape the vaults.

I appreciate you volunteering. I'd have done it too, but I'd be stretching myself thin on PbPs.

I've only one game running right now. Granted, it's been running since the last PbP Gameday, but that's modules for you.

Off campus training until 4 EST little to no internet access. I'll post ASAP.

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Heads up guys - I've run this scenario twice before. While I don't mind being the major diplomat, feel free to ask questions. Iacobus is definitely there to support whatever you guys want to know. I'm trying to dance between metagame knowledge and figuring out what Iacobus would ask.

It would help me to get a review of our actual mission here. Sorry for being dim about that.

I apologize for my slow and seemingly nonsensical posts. There is a lot of random stuff in this scenario and, with real life affairs, I'm having a hard time keeping it straight. Even with the benefits of PbP, running cold can still be annoying, hahaha.

Thank you for bearing with me.

Has anyone gotten any word from/about Kim? =\

I will be traveling for the next week. I hope to have internet in the mornings and evenings, but no promises. Please bot me if needed.

I am traveling to a small con where I will help run Pathfinder this weekend. Leaving tomorrow afternoon and will be gone through late Sunday. Wanted to give a heads up.

Apologies for the delay. My laptop crashed last weekend leaving me posting from mobile and unable to access the scenario. Should have at least a workaround up I'm the next day or so.

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Hey guys, I have a game weekend coming up in early April, and I'd love to have Sareth available, any chance we can accelerate?

I concur. Lets move this forward. I am playing this character March 20.

I wanted to give a heads up that I will be traveling starting tomorrow afternoon to attend a Mid South Con where I am helping run PFS. I'll be busy often without access to the internet so my posting will be very limited if at all. Everyone have a good weekend.

Any idea on chronicles? Grimnir is starting another game soon so iwas just wondering.

I have sent communications to Paizo about getting this thread set to inactive so it doesn't keep popping up in our game listings.

Thanks again, all!

Appreciate it!