[PFS_Aerondor] 00-07 Among the Living (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

Under a flurry of blows the last zombie goes down! Most of the rest of the zombies have been dealt with too, but the cost in lives has been horrendous.

Suddenly more wails are heard as the people who try to leave discover the external doors to the theater won't open. After a few moments of confusion around and about the room the survivors gather in small clumps.

Status,
Tirrem
Theadus 5 damage
Naomi 5 damage
Xuan Fung 10 damage.
Brother Grimaldus 2 channels used
Aarion

Seeing the last of the zombies go down he was about to take a breath before regarding his companions. He was about to speak up and possibly direct the group out of this cursed opera when more commotion was heard. Without thinking a prayer could be heard from him.

"Sarenrae, protect your loyal servants and heal their wounds so that they can keep on carrying your word and protect the innocent!" And with that those within 30feet could feel the healing energy from Saranrae flowing throughg them.

channel (healing): 1d6 ⇒ 6

Naomi looks to her companions, "I have an idea. We'll burn down an outer door. Unless any of you think you can break them open? Then we can venture further in while these folks leave. First though, back up."

Naomi heads over to the group of guards and the important person. "I have an idea to open the way out. After that my companions and I intend to investigate the source of these undead. Having you hang around to catch any more that make it out behind us will be a great help. What say you?"

I will be switching out Coordinated shot teamwork feat for Precise Strike.

"Burning down the doors is a bad idea. If for some reason that goes south, we will be trapped in a burning building. I am willing to help attempt to brake down the doors if needed."

Aarion moves over to his bow, which is laying on the ground, then retrieves it and puts it away.

Brother Grimaldus heals many of the pathfinders wounds, and many of the wounds of others nearby as well. They look grateful, if somewhat surprised.

A few of the more burly men have tried to bash down the doors. However they seem supernaturally strong. Magic is at work.

The important man looks down at Naomi as if he can't quite believe she would speak to him. Certainly he doesn't dain to speak to her. Gathering a couple of people around him he puts his chins up and turns his back on her, marching out the door to the violet entrance.

He starts to bang on the door and demand to be released. "Do You Know Who I Am?"

I've put them on the map in white borders

Status,
Tirrem
Theadus
Naomi
Xuan Fung 4 damage.
Brother Grimaldus 3 channels used
Aarion

Watching the man treat Naomi and then disregarding her nearly brought a chuckle to his lips. If it wasn't for the fact that his healing and the combined arms of the rest of the pathfinder group the arrogant noble would have most likely succumb to the undead horde. He regarded towards the group as he spoke "Let me know who wants to put the noble in his place and ensure that we can make sure they get out of harms way without anymore casualties... I doubt any sweet talking will work seeing his current state, so maybe some more persuasive arguments can work." With that he turned around and focused on the door for a moment as if lost in thoughts.

Using detect magic to see if I can find any other locations that are locked by magic

Willing to use guidance + enhanced diplomacy on anyone with a good intimidate to "persuade" the noble to let us take control. If we go for diplomacy approach I will use it on myself

After looking over the group, Aarion pulls out a healing wand and uses it to heal the remaining wounds of Xuan Fung.

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Once the inquisitor feels satisfied that things are beginning to calm down, he approaches the nobles at the door.

"Unfortunately I don't think the staff, or anyone of notable heritage is outside that door. We should gather everyone into a defensive position, as I don't think this is over yet."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

No longer distracted by the need of action, Aarion takes in the sight of those that have fallen victim to the attack. The blood and gore seems almost too much for the inquisitor, yet the look in his eyes indicate some sort of an internal struggle. Aarion staggers slightly and then Reaches back to brace himself on a nearby chair.

Memories of past carnage and the need to take life has left the inquisitor locked in an endless, cold, stare.

(I must focus, now is not the time for this. Sarenrae give me strength.)

The pain in Fung's chest fades away as his broken ribs knitted together under the healing magic of Grimaldus and Aarion. "I thank you for the healing. I'll be careful in the future."

Knowing he would not be of much help in talking to the nobles, he scans the room looking for fallen guards with arms and armor that might fit Grimaldus. He believes this night would not be over soon.

If he finds anything, he'll strip the corpse of the armor and assist Grimaldus to put it on, if he's willing. Hopefully in time before the next assault.

Seeing Aarion suddenly falter, Fung dashes to his side to support. "Aarion, what's the matter? Should I get Grimaldus?"

The whole area is covered with a very powerful abjuration aura. There is also a lot of residual necromancy around. A number of the corpses still have a strong aura along those lines.

While the nobleman ignores the team, a number of the others in the old temple gather together, looking to the pathfinders for leadership. Or at least swords that will stand between them and the next outrage that comes.

Status,
Tirrem
Theadus
Naomi
Xuan Fung
Brother Grimaldus 3 channels used
Aarion

After taking a moment to gather himself, Aarion once again focuses on the task at hand.

"Thanks for your concern Fung, unfortunately only Sarenrae herself is able to relieve me of my burden."

The inquisitor reluctantly turns his gaze from the bloody copses lying on the ground and begins gathering those willing to be protected into a fortifiable group.

Seeing some of those looking for their group for leadership he would start to delegate them to assist the group into sorting out the living from the dead, and where needed stab some of the zombies for good measure. The residue of the magic was disturbing to be sure and he would mention it to his companions in hushed tones.

For the Nobles / servants he would direct them to look for wounded and or other survivors "People, we are in this together, Together we can make it out of here, but to do so we need you to ensure nobody else is injured or left behind. look for them in pairs and make sure they get back here as well!"

diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 2 + 11 = 26 using enhanced diplomacy for this if possible

To the rest of the party.. "I can sense some sort of powerful magic has been at hand here, some sort of abjuration and well, the necromantic magic speaks for itself... I have no idea who or what is causing this, but we need to get out of this death trap quickly, there are still faint hints of magic at work, so be weary..."

Turning towards Aarion he raised a brow briefly and frowned. "You know where to find me brother if you ever need Sarenrae's listening ear..."

At the nobleman's rebuff, "Just a rich worthless coward then. And here I thought you might actually be worth something. Good luck saving yourself, cause no one else will do it for you." With that she turns to Grim, "Not here. Have them gather in there." She points to the room with all the tables and chairs. "And bring me some of the purest alcohol and something to light a fire. I'll be in there." this time pointing at the northeastern exit.

"Hey Fung, come with me please."

Naomi goes to the door, and studies it for a moment. Then she looks for any windows, even if they can't be used as an exit.

What is the door made of? Where are the hinges? What kind of hinges? Is there enough of a crack beneath the door for liquid to flow out? Any other details you'd like to add?

There are no windows in the building.

The people start to drift towards the banquet hall. Some take the chance to grab a quick bite to eat... where there appears to be no zombie contamination.

The doors are closed and magically warded, but there is a small gap as the are not a perfect seal.

From the violet corridor you hear a sudden set of screams followed by a faint voice "“For Father Grim, for Fel Bustrani, consume them and multiply!”

Knowledge (Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Responding to Grimaldus's offer, Aarion nods. "Maybe another time perhaps."

As the screams sound out, Aarion quickly moves towards the sound of the problem. "Grimaldus are you proficient with a bow?"

Unfortunately I wont have access to the map until later tonight. I will update it as soon as I get home.

Giving a brief nod to Aarion to ensure the inquisitor knew he had heard him. When asked about the bow he gave him a quick shrug. "Proficient is a great word, I know how to knock an arrow and release it. If I will hit something is another story..." When Father grim was shouted he looked aghast for a moment. "I do hope they aren't refering to me!"

I'm assuming the doors from the main floor to the violet corridor is open.

Fung dutifully follows Naomi to the banquet hall, uncertain what help she would need from him. At the sound of screams though, he races back to the main floor directly north of the violet corridor, attempting to see what's happening there.

"Well now...that sounds proficient as long as you don't point it my direction. If you want to give it a shot or two, I have a long bow and a quiver of arrows over my shoulder that you can use."

Aarion makes his bow and arrows available for Grimaldus.

Masterwork darkwood longbow with Cold-iron arrows that have been coated with silver blanch (10), Blunt Cold-iron arrows that have been coated with silver blanch (10).

Taking the bow he nodded to Aarion to indicate he understood and accepted. With the nobles and the likes out of their way a sly grin touched his lips. "Call Naomi back, we should use this to find what we came for and then when asked we can say we are looking for other wounded nobles or something along those lines..." He waited to see if any of the others heard him as well before trying to see where to go to.

Upon hearing the screams, Naomi looks at Fung, "Go. I'll check the back rooms after I finish this. I'll let you know if I find anything." Naomi pours the alcohol at the base of the door, letting some flow out through the crack, and using the rug to keep the liquid at the door so only the door and rug or whatever runs outside will burn, then sets it on fire.

Then immediately uses Silent Image to show a celestial step into view of the violet corridor and use magic to seal it off with a stone wall. Naomi uses this to rush into the back rooms without being seen by the new enemy.

Naomi stuffs a rug up against the wall and starts to pour liquor over it.

The nearby people look on in horror and back away from her

"Fool! She's going to burn us all alive! Get away from her!"
"I heard her say she's immune to fire. Someone shoot her."
Luckily these folk seem all talk and no action, or maybe nobody brought a bow to the theater - that seems likely too.

Whatever the reason there is a mass exodus from the banquet hall.

No time for the silent image yet, just getting a rug up against the door will take up some time, as will soaking it with spirits.

From the violet corridor there are more cries. It appears there are three more figures there, backing the more obnoxious nobles up against the door.

We are in initiative now, if Naomi wants to light the fire, the preparation is all done, but it will be a full round action to get a lamp and set the fire.

Status,
Tirrem
Theadus
Naomi
Xuan Fung
Brother Grimaldus 3 channels used
Aarion
Baddies

Wrong room. Naomi is doing this in the northeastern room, while grim got everyone into the southeastern room. In fact that is the entire reason for collecting them into that other room, for their safety.

Shield of faith -0/30 rounds
AC-24 / T-16 / FF-21

Naomi pours the alcohol at the base of the door, letting some flow out through the crack, and using the rug to keep the liquid at the door so only the door and rug or whatever runs outside will burn, then sets it on fire.

--------> OMG! <-------

I am assuming the doors to the lavender room are already open?

Fare from the craziness that is about to take place at the main entrance, Aarion prepares to engage the undead in the lavender room.

(Standard action) Aarion casts shield of faith on himself, (Move equivalent action) Study target on the pink bad-guy.

Let me see if I can get this straight. The snobbish noble with 2 of his entourage went to the southern room, violet entrance, area 3, demanding the door be opened. Naomi tried to talk to him, got rebuffed, and went to the NE room, the banquet hall, area 6, to burn down the door. She asked Grim to bring the guests to the SE room, the bar, area 4, but before he could do that, they drifted to the banquet hall nonetheless, stuffing their mouths. When they saw Naomi attempt to burn the door, they fled out, presumably back to the main floor, area 1a. So now they are mingling amongst us, while we're trying to deal with the new threats from the south? Did I get that right? Well, hope if my lightning bolts miss, it would be hitting the benches again and not them!

Seeing the nobles, snobbish as they are, threatened by 3 figures, Fung races towards the violet room, attempting to see over Aarion's shoulders. Trusting his aim won't fail him again, Fung let's loose a bolt of lightning at the figure in the centre, who doesn't appear to be a zombie, figuring that she's the one in-charge.

Electric Blast, point blank: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 1 = 22 vs touch AC, likely with cover
damage, point blank: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

What? The se room is the one with the food. See all the chairs and tables. You're not going to set up food two rooms away from where everyone is going to eat, especially not so they have to walk through the theater room with plates of food. That is just ridiculous. The staff would have a fit trying to clean up after that. Besides, food is usually not allowed in the theater room (except for modern cinema, mostly cause speakers can drown out munching sounds easily enough, mixed with the snacks being a cinema's primary income oddly enough. But modern cinema is far from theater even in current times.).

Is there any indication that the guy with the pink boarder is hostile? Aarion held off on attacking this round to get a better perspective of situation.

Wow, I missed a lot!
At the sound of commotion, Theadus runs down the main aisle in an attempt to make his way to Aarion.
P.S. I also vote nay to lighting the door on fire. It's a unique and intriguing idea, but I think the potential consequences outway the potential benefits.

Is there any indication that the guy with the pink boarder is hostile? Aarion held off on attacking this round to get a better perspective of situation.

GM did mention that the 3 figures were backing the nobles up against the door. And as the only non-undead, she must have been the one who called out about Father Grim, etc. Hope Fung didn't assume wrong. And with such a good roll! :)

screwed up in regards of the bow useage... I shall try not to be half asleep to respond to it :P

Sighing for a moment when he realised that he was better off using a crossbow then a regular bow he looked briefly at the bow and then slung it on his back before moving and placing his hand on Xuan his shoulders, whispering a quick blessing to Sarenrae in hopes that his next attack to be true.

Guidance on Xuan Fung

Okay, let me refer everyone back to "url=http://paizo.com/campaigns/PFS0007AmongTheLiving/gameplay&page=2]r oom layout[/url] Naomi is in the banquet hall (area 6); The room on the map with the tables is the Immortal Drunk, the bar area (area 4). I'm happy to have the guests being ushered into the bar, a number of them will need to steady their nerves anyway. The'll still me some who notice what Naomi is up to. Herding sheep is nothing compared to trying to do it with nobles and others of the Taldane upper class!

All the doors to area you can see on the map are open.
I have added a 'crowd' for where the bulk of the people are to the map, there will be others looking after loved ones who are too injured to move and such, but it will give you an idea where most folk are.

Aarion points to the figure in pink, while Fung just blasts her with lightning. For a moment Aarion is worried that Fung has hit an innocent bystander, then she calls out
"Kill the usurpers, my minions, for the glory of Zyphus and for the glory of Fel Bustrani!” removing any doubt from the situation.

Status,
Tirrem
Theadus
Naomi
Baddies
pink 7 damage
Xuan Fung ; guidance
Aarion - shield of faith, studied target on pink.
Brother Grimaldus 3 channels used

"Oh shush. I removed flammables so the fire won't spread. The alcohol sliding under the door to the outside will burn and folks outside will notice, or would you rather be zombie food? Besides, you folks can make torches and try to light the zombies on fire if you wish. I'd leave that as a last resort though."

Since it would now be pointless to "seal" the violet hall, Naomi simply makes her way to the northwestern room, and looks inside from the doorway.

So you are not lighting the fire? But leaving it ready to light?

Naomi hurries double move over towards the north west. A quick look through doesn't show any moving dead, but she isn't able to quite get into the room to see about the edges of if there are other doors out of it yet.

A couple of bright folk do take up the idea of making some torches that can be quickly lit if the undead come back.

Status,
Tirrem
Theadus
Baddies
pink 7 damage
Xuan Fung ; guidance
Aarion - shield of faith, studied target on pink.
Brother Grimaldus 3 channels used
Naomi

"What I'd give for a blade..." growls the teifling as he shoots another ray of Disrupt Undead at the zombie.
Ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Confirm Crit.: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

"I have a dagger on my belt if you wish to take the time to retrieve it."

Theadus lands a ray of positive energy right between the zombies eyes. Surely that must have given it a headache.

Tirrem stands around, trying to make up his mind.

While he does so the lady in pink gestures towards Aarion and the two zombies shuffle towards him.
slams: 2d20 ⇒ (19, 8) = 27
One of them gets through his impressive defences.
damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The lady in pink calls out an awful sounding prayer and steps up to Aarion, he feels an overwhelming sense of dread.
Will DC 13 save vs cause fear; if you fail you are frightened, if you make it, you are shaken.

Status, bold may post
Xuan Fung ; guidance
Aarion - shield of faith, studied target on pink. 6 damage ; will DC13 required.
Brother Grimaldus 3 channels used
Naomi
Theadus
Tirrem - may post twice.
Baddies
pink 7 damage
red zombie 2 damage

Seeing the lady in pink casting spells, he figured she must be involved in raising the unholy dead, and continues to focus his attack on her.

Electric Blast, point blank: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8 vs touch AC, with cover
damage, point blank: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
Looks like he's back to blasting benches again...

Shield of faith -1/30
AC-24 / T-14 / FF-21

Shaken
–2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Willpower save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Aarion shrugs off the blow to his chin and then fights off an overwhelming urge to run from situation. Even with his force of will beginning to wain, he presses the fight forward.

"I feel the foul touch of your witchery woman, but Sarenrae protects this soul. Soon you will feel the sharpness of my blade, then you will answer to Pharasma for your indulgences with the dead."

(Move action) Change Study target to the red zombie, (Standard action) Attack the red zombie, (Free move action) Five foot step back out of combat.

(Attack) MW Cold-iron Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 - 2 = 8
(Damage) MW Cold-iron Scimitar: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Moving to stand behind Aarion he once more placed his hand on the inquisitor's shoulder. "Sarenrae protects and guides it's loyal servants! May your hand and soul be guided by Sarenrae and strike true!"

Guidance on Aarion

"I may take you up on that later!" shouts the teifling as throws another ray of disrupt undead at the red zombie.
Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 4 = 19
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

"Well now...that sounds proficient as long as you don't point it my direction. If you want to give it a shot or two, I have a long bow and a quiver of arrows over my shoulder that you can use."

Aarion makes his bow and arrows available for Grimaldus.

Masterwork darkwood longbow with Cold-iron arrows that have been coated with silver blanch (10), Blunt Cold-iron arrows that have been coated with silver blanch (10).

(I must apologize and correct this statement. I just realized that blunt arrows are wood tipped and can't be made out of cold-iron. I have made the necessary correction to Aarion's sheet and want to notate that the arrows are blunt with no special material.)

Naomi continues to look through the door, if clear she goes in and to the left (counterclockwise on the map).

Fun continues his one man assault on the furniture. Let that be a lesson to all uncomfortable upholstery.

Aarion tries to press the attack against the zombies, but he is obviously shaken and the blow goes wide. Brother Grim, (hopefully not father Grim) puts a reassuring hand on the inquisitors shoulder.

Theadus continues to pour positive energy into the zombies.

Naomi opens a door and sees a short corridor with a lot of doors in it.

Tirrem watches the carnage.

The woman calls out again.
"Kill the usurpers, my minions, for the glory of Zyphus and for the glory of Fel Bustrani!"
inflict wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
The red zombie is bolstered by negative energy!

Both red and blue zombies attack Aarion.
red attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
blue attack, cover: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 4 = 18
but for the cover of the doorway, Aarion would surely have been pulped.

The people at the back cover in fear, although one calls out. "Do You Know Who I am? Save Me. At Once."

Status, bold may post
Xuan Fung ; guidance
Aarion - shield of faith, studied target on red. 6 damage ; guidance
Brother Grimaldus 3 channels used
Naomi
Theadus
Tirrem - may post twice.
Baddies
pink 7 damage
red zombie 2 damage
blue zombie

Suddenly awakening from the mind numb caused by the gore before him, Tirrem toughens up, maybe from hearing Aarion's melee or even the pompous noble's command, and hurries to help the battle.

He moves up to the nearest red zombie and slices it with a violent swing. However, the sudden mood swing left him too slow to his anything but air.

Power Attk: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
dmg: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Needed 2 rounds to get to said zombie, so, there it is. Sorry for delaying

With his line of sight to the enemies opening up, Fung shifts his target to the red zombie, blasting him at close range with his lightning.

Electric Blast, point blank: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 19 vs touch AC
damage, point blank: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Shield of faith -2/30
AC-24 / T-14 / FF-21

Bolstered by the prayers of Grimaldus, Aarion once again brings his scimitar into a powerful forward arc.

(Standard action) Attack the Red zombie

(Attack) MW Cold-iron Scimitar: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 12
(Damage) MW Cold-iron Scimitar: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Fung blasts the red zombie. It staggers, but keeps going. Tirrem, seeing that Fung had previously had some much fun with the furniture, takes on a rich tapestry. It won't be molesting anyone soon.

Aarion slashes at the already wounded red zombie. It totters, and then falls!

Status, bold may post
Brother Grimaldus 3 channels used
Naomi
Theadus
Baddies
pink 7 damage
blue zombie
Xuan Fung ; guidance
Aarion - shield of faith, studied target on red. 6 damage
Tirrem -

Aarion, no, not shaken anymore, that was just the one round as you made the save.

Knowing there is little else to do for him, he once more speaks out his blessings over Aarion in the hopes he will defeat the foul abominations. "Keep fighting Aarion, know that Sarenrae guides your arms to strike to and vanquish these abominations! "

Guidance on Aarion

The people at the back cover in fear, although one calls out. "Do You Know Who I am? Save Me. At Once."

"We're working on it!" growls the teifling as he shoots another ray of disrupt undead at the blue zombie.

Sparing a quick glance at the other half of the area she is in, unless something catches her eye as important to the current undead issue, she runs down to the door beside the hall the fight is in (should lead to the room the bad girl came from).

Grim keeps providing divine guidance to another follower of the Dawnflower.

Theadus directs more positive energy at the blue zombie, it shudders at the impact.
Naomi can see no door at the end of the short corridor.

The blue zombie lurches forward to attack Theadus
attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
crit: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (2, 6) + 8 = 16
It gets its revenge on the Magus who barely remains on his feet.

The woman in pink steps up to smash her pick into Aarion.
attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
She also draws blood!

Status, bold may post
Xuan Fung ;
Aarion - shield of faith, studied target on red. 11 damage ;guidance
Tirrem -
Brother Grimaldus 3 channels used
Naomi
Theadus - 16 damage
Baddies
pink 7 damage
blue zombie 5 damage.

Not what I meant, she goes back to the main room (glancing at the rest of area 9 on her way), then south to the door just east of the door to area 3.