[PFS_Aerondor] 01-46 Seeker arc - Eyes of the Ten Part 1 (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

Yes. I am at full health now.

"Well, I can't think of anything else to do other than to head on into the maze... anyone else have any bright ideas?"

The shadowy pathways stretch and turn, surely taking you outside the dimensions of the maze as viewed from the lodge’s rear lawn. The leafy walls virtually bristle with enchantment, and the atmosphere thrums with the sense that once inside the Maze of the Open Road, you have somehow left the mundane world behind. At irregular intervals side paths branch off from your chosen corridor, leading who knows where. After several minutes the path widens to reveal a long causeway roofed by crumbling marble arches.

Far up ahead the stone pathway opens onto a large plaza containing a handful of ruined stone structures, ancient buildings that look like abandoned temples. An enormous marble colossus of a robed figure looms upon a pedestal at the center of the courtyard, looking down upon a field of lifelike statues arrayed in a chaotic pattern. All bear terrified looks and are posed in grotesque defensive postures, arms out to stave off some unseen danger.

Tortuga wasn't a tracker, but he would occasionally look around for signs of people having recently passed through here.

Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24 (+2 if it involves stonework)

Kalendir pulls his mask tightly to his face as he peers out of the single eyelet. "This is unsettling." He says as she slowly and meticulously moves between the statues, looking at each one for any sign or clue.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

The statues are most lifelike. As for signs of recent passage.... that is more of a survival check.

Alie pulls out a wand and uses a charge, covering herself with Mage armor. She then pulls out her rod of Piercing, thinking it may come in handy sooner rather than later

The invisible innkeep floats about, attempting to keep an eye on the group while looking out for dangers. The statues did impress the man quite a bit, as they were quite lifelike, eerily so. The sight also unnerved him enough to pull out his dagger.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

"Think we could take one of these and use them all lawn ornaments?"

Moving from the life-like statues Kalendir investigates the building and the Colossus standing in the center of the square. "Why would the Society have built something like this in the Maze?"

Anyone good at looking for tracks?

Morin thinks the statues are all very lifelike. The one on the plinth, while finely crafted, is perhaps a shade less lifelike than the others.

survival: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Wynn takes a look at the tracks, not quite sure what he is look at. The statue seem to unerve him a bit.

These statues seem to life like. I have faced a magical creature which has a gaze that can turn to stone. We should proceed with caution.

There are signs of recent travel through the maze. Quite a few people recently passed this way. (like in the last hour or three)

"Which one of you brave lot is going to lead the way through this obvious trap?"

Wynn moves to the front ahead of Alie. Arrow knocked and at the low ready.

I'll take point, if it's an ambush, I can handle it. Traps, not so much. Just be ready to offer some support, like you did in the mansion

I can probably spot a trap before it goes off, but can't do much more about it. i'm willing to take the lead as long as someone tells me which way to go.

There is a map up for you to move on...

Wynn moves up to the covered bridge and scans the area..

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Kalendir follows closely behind. "We don't have time to take this 10 feet at a time. We need to spring forward and just hope for the best. The Venture Captains would have told us of any traps laid by the Society and the enemy hasn't had a lot of time to set any behind their retreat." He says as he analyzes the situation, moving behind a fallen pillar for cover as his bow is drawn.

Of course unless someone sees something bad. :)

You notice two side courtyards near the large ornate statue. Each has further statues within it.

When someone moves their figure up, I'll uncloak the map depending on what you can see.

Sorry. Busy couple of days. I am, in fact, not bad at tracking.

Survival: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28

Fletch signals his lupine companion and they move up to carefully scout ahead.

Fletch Perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35
Romulus Perception (and Scent!): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Fletch is pretty sure that in addition to the dozen or so figures that came this way a few hours ago, two others have been past more recently... and heading in the same direction as you are.

In the area to the left age has conspired against the brittle structure, which must once have been a small chapel. The ceiling collapsed long ago, and huge gashes in the walls suggest that the rest of the place might topple to the ground any minute now. A bulky stone statue at the center of the building is difficult to make out from the causeway, but appears to be a giant serpent of some sort.

To the right so damaged are the walls of this roofless structure that the building’s original purpose is impossible to determine. Amid the rubble within stand five statues of primitive human men, Mwangi warriors by the looks of them. Each wears a simple grass skirt and bone fetish necklaces, and each also bears a considerable length of chain.

Even as you watch, the statue from the old chapel seems to shrug off its stony shell, and speak.

Status,
Fletch @ 100/100 HP -
Romulus @ 108/108 HP -
Alie @ 107/107 HP -
Wynn- 74/74 HP -
Morrin-Invisible (1 Strength Damage) @ 157+26/157 HP (48 Non-lethal burn)
Kalendir @ 86/88 HP -
Tortuga 124/124
Figure

Hearing the creature speaking, Tortuga moves forward. Seeing the thing now free, Tortuga activates his ring causing his arms to elongate and the muscles to bulk up. Looking a bit ridiculous, Tortuga assumes a fighting stance assuming this creature means them harm.

Move: 60 ft.
Standard: Animal Aspect (gorilla)
Swift: Mantis Style stance

Wynn moves forward (60 feet) and looks towards the strange sight.

What is that thing.

Have all knowledge except nobility. All at a +10 except history which is +11
knowledge: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Alie casts Haste on her teammates.

Remember Haste bonuses please.

I think you are too far away from us to cast haste. Also some of us are still too spread out to get everyone.

Ah my bad. I'm busy this morning and on my phone so I don't have a map in front of me. I'll correct that later if it's okay, DM.

Feeling a slight tug at his gut, Morrin flies while still invisible towards the others. Something had the others stop in their tracks, which made him a bit weary.

Stealth + Telekinetic Invisibility: 1d20 + 24 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 24 + 10 = 43

Double move to not have an added -10 to stealth, Telekinetic Invisibility includes sound.

Hearing the voice speak Kalendir quickly draws his bow and aims it at the statue. Before anyone has time to react he has an arrow notched into the frame as well as several others in between his fingers.

Seeing the statue not acting aggressively he looks to the others. "Any of you understand what it is saying?"

Ready attack if the statue attacks.

Arrow; PBS; Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 13 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 1 - 4 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 + 8 = 21
Holy Damage (If Evil): 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

Tortua advances, as does Moprrin and Wynn. Wynn puzzles at the snake worman for a moment before realising she is a guardian naga, a normally good aligned aberration - they are powerful spellcasters and known to have a poisonous mouth.

Kalendir readies an arrow.

@Kalendir, which statue are you readying your attack against? The snake woman who is no longer a statue, or the large one on the path?

Status,
Fletch @ 100/100 HP -
Romulus @ 108/108 HP -
Alie @ 107/107 HP -
Figure
Tortuga 124/124
Wynn- 74/74 HP -
Morrin-Invisible (1 Strength Damage) @ 157+26/157 HP (48 Non-lethal burn)
Kalendir @ 86/88 HP - readied attack (28/21+7)

Alie double moves forward, closing some distance with her team to get a better look at the encounter.

Could someone move me 40' forward? Thanks.

Could someone move me 40' forward? Thanks.

Done

Snake woman who is no longer a statue and is now talking. It is more of a reaction as he was not expecting a statue to come to life.

Holding off until tomorrow to give Fletch a chance to post

Status, bold may post
Fletch @ 100/100 HP -
(Romulus @ 108/108 HP) -
Alie @ 107/107 HP -
Figure
Tortuga 124/124
Wynn- 74/74 HP -
Morrin-Invisible (1 Strength Damage) @ 157+26/157 HP (48 Non-lethal burn)
Kalendir @ 86/88 HP - readied attack (28/21+7)

With a loud snarl, Romulus leaps to the attack. Hearing his friend's concern, Fletch hustles around the central statue to see what is happening even as his arrow arrives in his bow.

Romulus Bite: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 271d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

+3 adaptive composite longbow, gravity bow, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Deadly Aim and adamantine durable arrow: 1d20 + 19 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 19 - 4 + 1 = 302d6 + 7 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 + 8 + 1 = 19

If this is an evil outsider, she is one of Fletch's Favored Enemies, giving him a +4 to hit and damage.

The huge bear takes a bite our of the snake lady who had done it no harm. That is one highly strung bear.

The snake lady, a shocked and surprised look on her face says
"Sorry" to the bear, and vanishes.
stuff: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Meanwhile the other side of the big statue, five more figures shed their stony skins. These appear to be savages armed with long spiked chains.

Status, bold may post
Fletch @ 100/100 HP -
(Romulus @ 108/108 HP) -
Alie @ 107/107 HP -
Tortuga 124/124
Wynn- 74/74 HP -
Morrin-Invisible (1 Strength Damage) @ 157+26/157 HP (48 Non-lethal burn)
Kalendir @ 86/88 HP - readied attack (28/21+7)
snake woman 16 damage;

Hearing sound of movement from the other side, Tortuga activates the other spell in his ring and moves toward the entrance. A shield of force appears in front of the monk.

Kalendir leaps over the broken pillar and nimbly fires a single shot past Tortuga at the red statue.

"What happened?"

CI Durable Arrow; Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 18 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 18 - 4 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 8 = 15
Holy Damage (If Evil): 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

A breeze followed by the crackle of electricity shoots from just behind Kalendir's arrow as Morrin's colorful outfit appears from thin air. The bolt of energy screams towards the red warrior, as the goggled face of the innkeeper shows a frown.

"I know not as to why they were here, but whoever spoke earlier may hold an answer."

Elemental Overflow Electric Blast: Touch: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32
Damage: 6d6 + 9 ⇒ (1, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6) + 9 = 37

The team of murderhobos pathfinders turns on the second group of recently released captives.

A bolt of lightning and a quickly fired arrow smash into the warrior with red tattoos. He remains standing, but looks less than happy at the assault on his person.

Status, bold may post
Fletch @ 100/100 HP -
(Romulus @ 108/108 HP) -
Alie @ 107/107 HP -
Wynn- 74/74 HP -
snake woman 16 damage;
red warrior - 47(+11 if evil) damage
Tortuga 124/124
Morrin-Invisible (1 Strength Damage) @ 157+26/157 HP (48 Non-lethal burn)
Kalendir @ 86/88 HP - readied attack (28/21+7)

Alie wasn't sure exactly what was happening up font. She moved 20' forward, toward the rest of the team, and cast Heroism on herself.

Guys why are we blindly attacking? Wynn looks around, Are they hostile

Delay. Why so trigger happy. Initiative does not always mean combat after all. May not be a bad guy, there was no monologue ;)

Seeing that Tortuga is likely going to be the target of opportunity against all these warriors, the first time he's attacked he'll spend a ki point as an immediate action to activate furious defense gaining a +4 Dodge bonus to AC until the end of his next turn.

Also, if any of the warriors try to get past me, I will use my AoOs to make trip attacks, +24 CMB. Up to for attacks per round.

"Damned animal bit the Snake-lady. As she vanished these statues activated. It can't be to talk!" Though Kalendir does lower his bow slightly, a bit ashamed.

Fletch delays for the moment.

Romulus sniffs the air.
direction: 1d6 ⇒ 1
And steps left.

The warriors swarm forward, over the walls trying to surround Tortuga as they lash our with their spiked chains and roar in some savage language.

In spite of the skill of the warriors, most of their attacks miss, still a couple do hit home, drawing blood from the valiant monk.

Nice time to use that +4 to AC!

Meanwhile a voice cries out in common, from somewhere near Romulus.
"Sorry! I'm so sorry!"
A bolt of lightning cuts through the air of the maze, scorching Romulus, Kalendir, Wynn and Morrin.

Status, bold may post
Fletch @ 100/100 HP -
(Romulus @ 74/108 HP) (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17)
Alie @ 107/107 HP -
Wynn- 40/74 HP - (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17)
Tortuga 94/124
Morrin-Invisible (1 Strength Damage) @ 149/157 HP (48 Non-lethal burn) 34 damage, (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17)
Kalendir @ 52/88 HP - readied attack (28/21+7) (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17))
snake woman 16 damage;
red warrior - 47(+11 if evil) damage

Well, these guys attacked me first!

Just double-checking that you were comparing your attacks to my augmented AC of 41, 37 is my AC without the +4 dodge bonus.

Tortuga shoots out a leg at the orange warrior, trying to take out his knee. He then unleashes a flurry of kicks against both orange and blue.

On all these attacks, Tortuga will deal non-lethal damage except for the vicious damage, which I think has to be lethal. Remember to add 4 to all the attacks against a prone target.

If the first attack trips orange, he spends an AoO to use Vicious Stomp along with stunning fist. Fort DC 22 on a hit or he is staggered for 1d6+1 rounds.

If the stunning fist attack hits and the warrior is staggered, Tortuga gets 2 free attacks due to Medusa's Wrath.

The third Primary Attack will be replaced by a trip attempt against Blue.

If this attack trips blue, he spends an AoO to use Vicious Stomp

If orange is staggered or unconscious will switch to blue for the iterative attacks. Otherwise switch to blue once orange becomes unconscious.

3 Potential Crits!

@Tortuga, nope, just the 37. So one extra missed.

The monk trips the warrior in orange furs and then kicks him repeatedly.
But doesn't stagger him. He turns for a moment to trip the blue warrior and then continues kicking the one in orange until he falls unconscious.

Status, bold may post
Fletch @ 100/100 HP -
(Romulus @ 74/108 HP) (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17)
Alie @ 107/107 HP -
Wynn- 40/74 HP - (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17)
Morrin-Invisible (1 Strength Damage) @ 149/157 HP (48 Non-lethal burn) 34 damage, (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17)
Kalendir @ 52/88 HP - readied attack (28/21+7) (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17))
snake woman 16 damage;
red warrior - 47(+11 if evil) damage
orange warrior, prone, 79NL; 34 lethal
Blue prone, 19NL 7 letahl
Tortuga 94/124

[spoiler=rolls]
fort: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30

The bolt of lightning seems to have nearly missed Morrin as the man's instincts force him to dodge most of the blast, with his clothes slightly singed. Turning back towards the onslaught of men, electricity begins to flow from the air and into an outstretched hand. Taking a deep breath, Morrin points towards the red warrior and fires off a blast of extremely bright electricity.

Maximized Electric Blast, Point Blank Shot, Cover : Touch: 1d20 + 16 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 16 + 1 - 4 = 16
Electric Damage: 36 + 9 + 1 = 46

Gather Power to remove 2 burn from Blast Cost as a move action, Fire blast as a standard. Whee, trying to save myself from burning more, haha!

I know nothing about how occult classes work, so just let me know if there is a burn cost to update against your regular hp

The red warrior goes down smoking.

Status, bold may post
Fletch @ 100/100 HP -
(Romulus @ 74/108 HP) (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17)
Alie @ 107/107 HP -
Wynn- 40/74 HP - (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17)
Kalendir @ 52/88 HP - readied attack (28/21+7) (ref 17 to reduce damage by 17))
snake woman 16 damage;
orange warrior, prone, 79NL; 34 lethal
Blue prone, 19NL 7 lethal
Tortuga 94/124
Morrin (1 Strength Damage) @ 157/157 HP (8 temp hp) (48 Non-lethal burn) 34 damage,

No worries, I was planning on doing that. Also, Morrin is quite visible at the moment since he has been focusing on attacking every round.