In order to uncover key information in a library or other collection,
you must succeed at several Research checks. There are several terms to
know.
Complexity: This represents how complex the library is, and it
is the DC for any Research checks.
Knowledge Bonus: Many libraries grant a bonus on certain
Knowledge checks. While researching there, add this bonus on any
Knowledge skill checks made as Research checks.
Knowledge Points (kp): These act as the library’s hit point
total. As you reduce the library’s kp, you will uncover more of its
secrets. Once the kp reaches 0, you have learned all that collection
has to offer during this adventure.
Primary Researcher: One PC must act as the primary researcher,
and it is her skill check that determines if the group succeeds or fail
at researching during that 8-hour period. A high Intelligence score,
multiple ranks in Knowledge skills (or other writing-related skills),
or Skill Focus in one of those skills all make for an excellent primary
researcher.
Secondary Researcher: Up to two PCs can use the aid another
action to assist the primary researcher. Attempting a Research check
requires 8 hours of uninterrupted work, and any spells or other tools
you use to augment their Research checks must last at least 8 hours;
the GM might make an exception for particularly clever use of spells
and abilities.
male Sam 10/Ftr 1 HP 112| AC 26; Touch 15; FF 24| F +13; R +7; W +8 | CMB +16; CMD 30 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | Perc +2 | Stealth: -6 Samurai 10/Fighter 1
fort save:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
attack:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Toshiro attacks the swarm.
It can't take weapon damage I know OOC. I
'm assuming that hits
"My attacks don't work! How will we beat this dammed creature!"
just realized that I miscalculated the touch flat footed AC, Insidion's flask hits in round 1
Merisiel throws another flask at the swarm, but misses this time. The bottle breaks when it hits the floor, covering the swarm and Toshiro in acid. really, they have touch AC18 Toshiro resists the strange feeling in his stomach and swings his weapon at the swarm. Some sprites die when the blade swings through the swarm. I let Toshiro make a 5-ft step out of the swarm so the others can throw their splash weapons, I hope that's fine As soon as Toshire steps out of the swarm three vials fly towards the swarm, to of them mit the target and melt away a good amount of sprites.
The swarm moves to the center of the group and suddenly starts to glow brightly.
Angry Glow ability, DC16 Fort if you are within 10 ft.
Creatures within 10 feet of a sprite swarm with line of sight must succeed at a DC 16 Fortitude save or be blinded for 1d4 rounds. A creature that succeeds at its save is dazzled for 1 round.
male Sam 10/Ftr 1 HP 112| AC 26; Touch 15; FF 24| F +13; R +7; W +8 | CMB +16; CMD 30 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | Perc +2 | Stealth: -6 Samurai 10/Fighter 1
Toshiro moves back.
My weapons have no effect! Gods protect me from my shame.
F Human Warpriest/6 Oracle/1 (HP 59/59 | AC:23 [+1 when adjacent to a single foe] | T:12 | FF:21 | CMB:8 | CMD:19 | Fort:+7 | Ref: +3 | Will:+11 | Init:+1 | Perc:+4 | Speed:20) PFS#: 115025-3
Fort:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Clair's unaffected by the swarm's angry glow and moves up north, away from the swarm and her allies. "Everyone, stay away from me!"
She taps into the negative emotions inside her and concentrates, channeling a wave of negative energy that harms every living creature within thirty feet.
Channel Negative Energy:3d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 6) = 12 DC 16 Will for half damage.
My first time using channel versus a swarm! It's an area effect, like the splash weapons, so it should do 50% more damage.
Additional fire damage from previous round's alchemist's fire:1d6 ⇒ 4
While Galandaro, Merisiel, and Toshiro move away from the swarm Insidion throws a flask of acid at the swarm but misses. Some splashes hit the glowing mass of feys. Claire channels some energy against the swarm.
Will:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
The swarm starts to move again, covering Clair in tiny feys.
Swarm damage:2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7distraction, DC16 Fort
male Sam 10/Ftr 1 HP 112| AC 26; Touch 15; FF 24| F +13; R +7; W +8 | CMB +16; CMD 30 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | Perc +2 | Stealth: -6 Samurai 10/Fighter 1
F Human Warpriest/6 Oracle/1 (HP 59/59 | AC:23 [+1 when adjacent to a single foe] | T:12 | FF:21 | CMB:8 | CMD:19 | Fort:+7 | Ref: +3 | Will:+11 | Init:+1 | Perc:+4 | Speed:20) PFS#: 115025-3
Fort:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Clair steps out of the swarm with a multitude of tiny wounds on her arms and realizes the swarm will be on her again in no time. She again focuses on the negative energy within her and channels it outward in order to hurt the tiny fey.
Channel Negative Energy:3d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 5) = 13 DC 16 Will for half damage.
Insidion hurls his last flask of acid at the swarm and misses again. Clair's second attempt to cover the swarm in negative energy. While most of the individuals drop to the floor some just spread and fly away.
Tiefling Barbarian 1 / Sorcerer 4 / Dragon Disciple 4 | HP 87/87 | AC 20 [24 shield]; Tch 12 ; FF 18 | F +10; R +6; W +7 | CMB+14; CMD 25 | Speed 40 ft | Init +6 | Bite: +14 (1d6+13/19-20) | Perc +11
Insidion kicks a few of the tiny, shriveled fey out of his way as he moves to look at the ring. However, with all the chaos of magic in the room, he can't tell what it does.
spellcraft to ID ring:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
"There's another room to the north," he says. "We should DISMEMBER OUR FOES!" another voice finishes.
male Sam 10/Ftr 1 HP 112| AC 26; Touch 15; FF 24| F +13; R +7; W +8 | CMB +16; CMD 30 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | Perc +2 | Stealth: -6 Samurai 10/Fighter 1
Since there are no threats in this area any more, I can do it quick :)
room to the west
This library contains tomes pertaining to Hell and its infuriatingly complex legal system as well as codices on the Abyss and Abaddon. Several of the books in this room are burned beyond recognition, while others are weeping blood into slowly evaporating pools. A palpable presence of dread and desperation fills the entire chamber.
room to the north
While much of the sealed wing is in considerable disrepair, this library seems largely untouched by the battle that had come before. Bookcases that rise from floor to ceiling line the walls of this spacious library, and the table in the middle of the room is strewn with open books and crumpled notes referencing lists of books and page numbers. These jottings look fairly recent.
All of the books in this vast collection detail the myriad planes. Some of the books here also detail the enigmatic Dimension of Dreams and the creatures that reside within.
rooms to the east
The myriad books in this collection contain fantastical titles such as Journey to the Heart of Mnemovore, Prisoners of the Crux, Seekers of Jandalay, and Visions of Herald’s Fall. These titles and more analyze known demiplanes, pocket dimensions, and other interstitial dimensions such as the First World and the Plane of Time.
This other library feels unusually claustrophobic, with its looming shelves rising higher than the room is wide. Books are scattered across the floor, though none of them appear damaged. Rather, this library looks like it was hastily searched. Most of the books in this small library reference features, traits, and inhabitants of the Astral Plane. A handful of tomes reference an esoteric plane hidden within the Astral Plane known as the Akashic Record.
LOL, that would have been some useful information, yes. Sorry! Knowledge (arcana), Knowledge (planes), Linguistics, or Profession (librarian); Knowledge bonus +3; Complexity 30; same research rules like before.
@Galandro, as long as you have 5 ranks in Knowledge (Arcana), I suggest you to make around 5 checks of it, then roll 5d12, separately, only to move forward.
male Sam 10/Ftr 1 HP 112| AC 26; Touch 15; FF 24| F +13; R +7; W +8 | CMB +16; CMD 30 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | Perc +2 | Stealth: -6 Samurai 10/Fighter 1
Sorry, I know that's boring for some players. The scenario suggests to let players work in teams in parallel and take the better result, but that's not managable in PbP I'm afraid.
Days 1-3:
Someone here was researching the Dimension of Dreams. Pages have been torn from some books, only to be used as bookmarks in others. Notes on the torn pages reference literature contained in the Lower Planes Archive elsewhere in the sealed wing. According to the registry, one book on the Dimension of Dreams is missing: the Libram of Forgotten Dreams. This book purportedly contains dozens of rituals pertaining to that realm.
Day 4:
The researcher veered away from the Dimension of Dreams and toward seemingly random books on Abaddon, the Abyss, and Hell. She has underlined unrelated passages and circled chapter numbers.
the bonus you get for this is already calculated in the other rolls
Day 5-6:
The nameless researcher’s investigation eventually became haphazard and inexplicable, though with patience it becomes clear that she was attempting to decipher some sort of encoded message — some of which earlier patrons of this library left in the margins of books. The entire decoded message indicates the location of a hidden passage in area "Astral References" and the location of the trigger mechanism concealed inside one of the bookcases.
male Sam 10/Ftr 1 HP 112| AC 26; Touch 15; FF 24| F +13; R +7; W +8 | CMB +16; CMD 30 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | Perc +2 | Stealth: -6 Samurai 10/Fighter 1
Toshiro moves behind Clair. He smiles and turns towards Clair
"I'm not one to find hidden traps. But I will trust my friend."
