Alie recharges the ring and uses the awful wand on the Monk. She'd heard of that spell, but it sounded particularly bad, so she wasn't sure why he'd want to use it. She kept quiet, needed him to be healthy and Cooperative, though. She cast Detect Magic and started focusing on the door.
What with battle, going back getting the bard, working through the maze etc, I'm guessing you have lost a couple of hours. While not critical, we are not in a two or three rounds will make a difference stage here.
Male CG Human (Taldan) Kineticist 11 / Unchained Rogue 3 | HP 235/235 42 Non Lethal : 26 Temp | AC 25 T 19 FF 18 | CMB +10, CMD 32 | F: +20, R: +23, W: +8 | Init: +9 | Perc: +14 | Speed 30ft, Fly 60ft (Good) | Burn 3/11 | Darkvision 60ft | Defensive Abilities danger sense +1, evasion, fortification 15%; Resist negative energy 10, positive energy 10
"True enough, I'm just wondering why it's locked. Want me to see if I can open it and take a peek through while everyone gets ready, since I can go invisible whenever I please?"
Grinning, the man pulls out his well made roll of lockpicking tools.
The door leading from the Maze of the Open Road opens into what appears to be natural cavern system. Definitely some magic involved here. With little other option you follow the winding tunnel...
The winding tunnel opens onto a high platform overlooking an enormous chamber lit by distant torches and small clumps of phosphorescent fungi. A relatively flat floor about 20 feet below falls away into a black abyss at the center of the huge chamber, bridged by a thin natural span at the center of the room about 40 feet away. Several torches light the bridge, illuminating a tall human warrior in red plate armor pacing nervously, sword in hand. You can just make out the forms of archers along the far ledge, and lurking shadows near the close edge suggest skulking humanoids somewhat larger than an average man. Immediately east of your high platform, about 20 feet below, is a pool of dark liquid, perhaps fed from some natural spring.
Stupid internet cut out on me when I hit submit..anyway. Unless my see invisibility is still up, I doubt it. Wynn will cast it again before entering, knowing this guy likes to go invisible.
Wynn walks through the door.
Guys, I think we found him. And he has some friends.
Male CG Human (Taldan) Kineticist 11 / Unchained Rogue 3 | HP 235/235 42 Non Lethal : 26 Temp | AC 25 T 19 FF 18 | CMB +10, CMD 32 | F: +20, R: +23, W: +8 | Init: +9 | Perc: +14 | Speed 30ft, Fly 60ft (Good) | Burn 3/11 | Darkvision 60ft | Defensive Abilities danger sense +1, evasion, fortification 15%; Resist negative energy 10, positive energy 10
"If we want a courier service, I can take someone with me while invisible to get behind the enemy. I do have my portable hole on me."
Gesturing towards the dark cloth coming out of his jacket pocket, Morrin also slides his goggles over his eyes. Waiting for an answer, the innkeep pulls a few small items from his pathfinder's pouch.
Morrin will wait to see if anyone wants to ride inside the hole before turning invisible and following the party. His goggles are Goggles of the Night, which grant division 60 ft.
Ki Pool 7/13 | Stunning Fist 11/17 | Punishing Kick 15/15 | Touch of Serenity 13/15 | Winged Boots 1/3 | Reroll 0/1
You can take me if you want, unless someone else would rather get close.
Tortuga has 60 ft. darkvision.
If the plan is to pop in and take them by surprise, Tortuga will prepare by using the spells in his ring if you are taking him along. Otherwise, he'll hold onto them since they are of shorter duration.
Elven low light vision as I am sure see invisibility is up after the last fight as the Hand of Glory only lasts 50 minutes.
Kalendir whispers as he holds out a wand. "This is a wand of Obscuring Mist. There archers may have a hard time seeing past it but I do not." He taps the center of his mask with a singular eyelet. Goz Mask
"If one of you is able to cover this rear area in mist I may be able to take a few out with minimal casualties on our end."
Alie offers to take the wand. "I can cast a True Seeing a great spell to look through almost anything. I'll use your wand after casting it, and see how that works.". Alie gives Motrin time to set up his ambush before casting the spells.
So it appears only two of you could see in the tunnel. How were the rest of your planning on seeing once through the door? This is a small clarification prior to you getting into the cavern.
Status, (vision)
Kalendir @ 82/88 HP
Alie @ 105/107 HP -
Tortuga 124/124 - (Darkvision)
Wynn- 74/74 HP -
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 139/157 HP (60 Non-lethal burn) (goggle of the night)
Fletch @ 100/100 HP
(Romulus @ 108/108 HP)
So the low-light vision doesn't help with the distant torches and small clumps of phosphorescent fungi? Otherwise if it comes to it, Kalendir will pull his wayfinder out for light.
Wayfinders will provide enough light for everyone, so that is fine.
The team rounds the corner and sees the torches (see description above).
A voice calls out from the bridge. "We have already seen your light! State your business or be slain!"
sense motive dc15:
He wants a fight no matter what
Feel free to juggle yourselves around in the starting area if you want.
[ooc]Notes about the map. You are on a raised area, unless you jump down, you'll need to move south a bit and take the natural stair. The black in the middle is a pit, not solid rock.
Status, (vision)
Wynn- 74/74 HP -
Baddies group B
Kalendir @ 82/88 HP
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 139/157 HP (60 Non-lethal burn) (goggle of the night)
Baddies group T & S
Alie @ 105/107 HP - (true seeing)
Baddies group G
Tortuga 124/124 - (Darkvision)
Fletch @ 100/100 HP
(Romulus @ 108/108 HP)
Male Human Ranger 14 (Freebooter and Skirmisher) - HP 122/130, AC 29/T: 16/FF: 25 - Perception +19 - F: +14/ R: +14/ W: +8* - CMB: +18 - CMD: 34, Speed: 30*, Init. +4
Fletch usually relies on his more magical companions for light, but has a scroll of dancing lantern and several sunrods if necessary.
How much time did we have for preparatory spellcasting?
With one round available, Fletch would cast wind wall. With two, he'd also cast gravity bow. With three, he would add magic fang on Romulus. With four he'd add strong jaw on Romulus. With five he'd cast lead blades on Tortuga.
No real preparatory time as such. I was curious about how you were navigating the tunnel, but in terms of short term buffs nothing that you wouldn't have had running in the maze really.
"Then die!" screams the man on the stone bridge.
Two hulking bugbears approach the group, one getting in Wynn's face, but without time to actually strike out at him with the creatures ugly morning star.
Status, (vision) Bold may post
Kalendir @ 82/88 HP
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 139/157 HP (60 Non-lethal burn) (goggle of the night)
Baddies group T & S
Alie @ 105/107 HP - (true seeing)
Tortuga 124/124 - (Darkvision)
Baddies group G
Fletch @ 100/100 HP
(Romulus @ 108/108 HP)
Wynn- 74/74 HP - Gravity bow
Baddies group B
Precise shot to eliminate -4 modifier for shooting into melee;
Shared Precision- All allies in 10 feet get precise shot
Holy- +2d6 damage if creature is evil
Kalendir sends a set of arrows streaming into the closest bugbear. They don't all hit, but the final one is good enough to finally bring it to its knees.
Status, (vision) Bold may post
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 139/157 HP (60 Non-lethal burn) (goggle of the night)
Baddies group T & S
Alie @ 105/107 HP - (true seeing)
Tortuga 124/124 - (Darkvision)
Baddies group G
Fletch @ 100/100 HP
(Romulus @ 108/108 HP)
Wynn- 74/74 HP - Gravity bow
Baddies group B
Red - 84 damage, unconscious
Kalendir @ 82/88 HP
Male CG Human (Taldan) Kineticist 11 / Unchained Rogue 3 | HP 235/235 42 Non Lethal : 26 Temp | AC 25 T 19 FF 18 | CMB +10, CMD 32 | F: +20, R: +23, W: +8 | Init: +9 | Perc: +14 | Speed 30ft, Fly 60ft (Good) | Burn 3/11 | Darkvision 60ft | Defensive Abilities danger sense +1, evasion, fortification 15%; Resist negative energy 10, positive energy 10
Morrin, grinning at the bugbear still standing, steps into the air before shooting a pebble towards the creature.
"It seems that we may have found more of the group that ran away. I'm tired of fighting, and have a really bad headache, so I ask you to stand aside before we get messy!"
The bugbear in blue staggers a little, but a small pebble isn't going to hurt Him.
The man on the bridge stands ready. "Make me!" he sneers at Morrin.
Flaming arrows fly from the other side of the chasm at Morrin and Kalendir. One manages to get through the paladin's armor, but Morrin (narrowly) avoids the ones aimed at him.
Status, (vision) Bold may post
Baddies group T -delaying
Alie @ 105/107 HP - (true seeing)
Tortuga 124/124 - (Darkvision)
Baddies group G
Fletch @ 100/100 HP
(Romulus @ 108/108 HP)
Wynn- 74/74 HP - Gravity bow
Baddies group B
Red - 84 damage, unconscious
Blue - 39 damage
Kalendir @ 71/88 HP
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 139/157 HP (60 Non-lethal burn) (goggle of the night)
Baddies group S
Im sorry, I forgot to inform you that Wynn has snap shot and improved snap shot...I threaten 10 feet. I will not roll since you were not informed. Bold Strider knew, but forgot to pass it on to you when you took over.
The group speeds up as Alie puts her magic to use.
The man on the bridge smiles cruely as Tortuga advances on him. He unleashes a series of devastating attacks on the monk. One almost takes off his arm, but the wily monk moves out of the way just in time, getting away with a hefty cut in its place.
From out of the darkness a ball of fire balloons around the group.
Then a huge burning raven rises from the chasm. A wall of fire appears around most of the team, sending burning energy at the whole group. A massive storm of fire then sweeps the cavern, burning everyone.
[ooc]Okay,
Status, (vision) Bold may post (haste)
Fletch @ 48/100 HP 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed); 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
(Romulus @ 56/108 HP) 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed) ; 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Wynn- 24/74 HP - Gravity bow 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed); 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Baddies group B
Blue - 39 damage
Kalendir @ 21/88 HP 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed) ; 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 92/157 HP (60 Non-lethal burn) (goggle of the night) 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed); 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Baddies group S
Alie @ 54/107 HP - (true seeing) 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed); 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Tortuga 89/124 - (Darkvision) ; 60 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Baddies group T
Baddies group G
To extinguish flames is a full round action and reflex DC 20 check. I'd be willing to accept similar alternatives from folk if you can come up with something reasonable. For example if you have a cone of cold, I'd be open to you using that in a non standard manner to put out your own flames or flames of one other particular person. Everyone remember the haste gives +1 on your reflex saves as well.
Status, (vision) Bold may post (haste)
Fletch @ 48/100 HP 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed); 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
(Romulus @ 56/108 HP) 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed) ; 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Wynn- 24/74 HP - Gravity bow 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed); 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Baddies group B
Blue - 39 damage
Kalendir @ 21/88
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 92/157 HP (60 Non-lethal burn) (goggle of the night) 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed); 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Baddies group S
Alie @ 24/107 HP - (true seeing) on fire
Tortuga 89/124 - (Darkvision) ;
Baddies group T
Baddies group G
It looks like a vast, and I do mean vast, red raven. With burning feathers.
Also Morrin, I didn't take into account your temporary hp, which I'm guessing would have regenerated over the last two hours or so? How many do they max out at? Dare I ask how you get to +21 on your reflex save?
Male CG Human (Taldan) Kineticist 11 / Unchained Rogue 3 | HP 235/235 42 Non Lethal : 26 Temp | AC 25 T 19 FF 18 | CMB +10, CMD 32 | F: +20, R: +23, W: +8 | Init: +9 | Perc: +14 | Speed 30ft, Fly 60ft (Good) | Burn 3/11 | Darkvision 60ft | Defensive Abilities danger sense +1, evasion, fortification 15%; Resist negative energy 10, positive energy 10
Max Temporary HP is 26 which fully regenerates after 13 minutes (2 temp hp a minute, because of how I had used burn to power it). As for the reflex saves; +7 from Kineticist, +2 from Unchained Rogue, +7 from Dexterity, +3 Cloak of Resistance, +1 Lucky Horseshoe, and +1 Deft Dodger trait. I have another character that has higher saves, that is built with more shenanigans that is at 24 Fort, 23 Ref, and 15 Will as a 5 class tiefling monstrosity (Divine Hunter Paladin 3, Lore Warden Fighter 4, Scaled Fist Monk 2, Ranger 1, Urban Bloodrager 1). He's geared up for the Lissala Arc of scenarios, and am hoping to play Waking Rune in hard mode with him.
Ack, I forgot to add haste into my save roll! Just glad I didn't roll a 1 on that, otherwise, loads of burning would be had.
@Morrin, your dex only shows up as 20, which would normally be +5.
But your burn somehow adds to your stats I take it.
Status, (vision) Bold may post (haste)
Fletch @ 48/100 HP 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed); 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
(Romulus @ 56/108 HP) 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed) ; 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Wynn- 24/74 HP - Gravity bow 17 extra damage if ref DC 16 failed); 30 extra if DC 24(!) ref failed (and catch fire)
Baddies group B
Blue - 39 damage
Kalendir @ 21/88
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 118/157 HP (60 Non-lethal burn) (goggle of the night)
Baddies group S
Alie @ 24/107 HP - (true seeing) on fire
Tortuga 89/124 - (Darkvision) ;
Baddies group T
Baddies group G
Male CG Human (Taldan) Kineticist 11 / Unchained Rogue 3 | HP 235/235 42 Non Lethal : 26 Temp | AC 25 T 19 FF 18 | CMB +10, CMD 32 | F: +20, R: +23, W: +8 | Init: +9 | Perc: +14 | Speed 30ft, Fly 60ft (Good) | Burn 3/11 | Darkvision 60ft | Defensive Abilities danger sense +1, evasion, fortification 15%; Resist negative energy 10, positive energy 10
Ah, I keep on forgetting to update that portion, sorry! The giant stat block has everything in spoilers when burn starts to affect the main six stats. I'll update the portion that shows up first appropriately as to stop the confusion. I generally keep the base in the main block as to show what Morrin starts out with before any burn takes place, so I apologize for any of the confusion.
@All, remember to get down you have to either jump, or route via the "Steps"
Fletch, Romulus and Wynn make it though the fiery wall, but Wynn is horribly burned.
Wynn, you are disabled and can only take a single action, which would have been the move to get through the fire.
Fletch and Romulus combine to take out the second bugbear who falls to the ground, bleeding badly.
Status, (vision) Bold may post (haste)
Kalendir @ 21/88
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 118/157 HP (60 Non-lethal burn) (goggles of the night)
Baddies group S
Alie @ 24/107 HP - (true seeing) on fire
Tortuga 89/124 - (Darkvision) ;
Baddies group T
Baddies group G
Fletch @ 24/100
(Romulus @ 34/108 HP)
Wynn- 0/74 HP - Gravity bow Disabled.
Bugbear Blue - 79 damage, unconscious.
Is Kalendir staying within the ring of fire, or he is leaving it?
Also does he have selective channel?
Status, (vision) Bold may post (haste)
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 134/157 HP (60 Non-lethal burn) (goggles of the night)
Baddies group S
Alie @ 40/107 HP - (true seeing) on fire
Tortuga 89/124 - (Darkvision) ;
Baddies group T
Baddies group G
Fletch @ 40/100
(Romulus @ 50/108 HP)
Wynn- 16/74 HP - Gravity bow
Bugbear Blue - 63 damage, prone
Kalendir @ 71/88
Do not have selective channel so it will heal that bugbear. I have moved Kalendir on map and he stays in the fire to catch all friendlies minus Tortuga.
