@Tophor you would need someone skilled in knowledge(engineering) to tell you that about the door.
The OOC question was just about the door’s general appearance, whether the bowing seemed part of the design of the door, or if it looked dented or damaged. The perception check was to listen for anything opposite the door. Did Tophor hear anything? P:21
And if Tophor does not hear anything/find any trap, can we assume we open the door and progress to the next room please?
I know stone crafting in ancient dwarven dens is fascinating but we want to play! :D
Move on people!
You’re both, of course, welcome to go ahead – it looks like Xien already is. I’m just playing it cautious, as always. If you’d rather rush ahead, I can take a support position in the back of the group.
"I cannot see anything else than rocks from here... it seems dangerous but doable. I can go there if you want me, but I see a couple of doors so we can perhaps reach from the corridor" says Xien.
If the party wishes to go in, the loyal and dumb nagaji just tries to climb or do acrobatics through the rocks without much regard for his own safety, whatever is needed.
Climb +4/Acrobatics +7:1d20 ⇒ 16
N Half-elf 7 :: HP 57/60 :: AC 22 T 15 FF 18 CMD 27 :: Fort +8 Ref +9 Will +6 :: Init +7 Perception +18 (Low-Light)
Tophor, my intent wasn't to say that you were acting overly-cautious. I think caution is called for here. My intent was to suggest we could post proactively, giving Aerondor the intent behind our actions and suggested followup actions so our beloved DM can push things forward if we're in a situation where it's appropriate .. as opposed to waiting on specific instructions and/or unique die rolls from us each time.
I think Tophor or Jal leading off is the way to go here. And with Tophor's Perception, he's a good candidate. Jal will provide the illumination so you can do so stealthily. :)
Jal puts a hand in front of Xien, forestalling him as he searches the ground in front of the door as well as the room beyond.
Sharrowsmith didn't go this way, correct? Now that the door is open, any tracks in this next room? Or any sign of traps, threats, or oddities?
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 Survival, track:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
"You see anything?" he mutters to Tophor as he holds up his Wayfinder to shed some light.
if nothing is perceived, Jal motions to suggest Tophor move quietly up one side of the new room while Jal goes up the other, holding his Wayfinder to light their way.
Perception, in the new room:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 Stealth:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Assuming you are taking the corridor here
As Tophor steps out of the door and into the corridor, there is a flurry of crossbow bolts down the long hallway toward him.
perception:3d20 ⇒ (18, 18, 1) = 37 attacks:2d20 ⇒ (4, 7) = 11
But they pass him by.
Towards the end of the corridor is a lowered portcullis.
HP 26/26 AC 17/11/17 CMB +2 CMD 13 F +3 R +2 W +8 Init +0 Perc + 9/+12 in shadow
Shungur takes out a scroll of Protection From Evil and grants Tophor protection. "Long, narrow hallway. If we keep Tophor alive, he may be able to take them out himself," he says.
Tophor nods at Shungur’s suggestion. “We were instructed to avoid stirring up the kobolds... Perhaps if I go back through the collapsed section? You can cover me down the hall, or through that portcullis, as I advance.”
If that works for everyone, I'll sneak to the red crosshairs on the map, bow and blunt arrows at the ready.
Call it bravery, or just silliness, Xien walks taking the spot of Tophor and calling the kobolds to appease, he effectively distracts them.
Draconic:
"Kobolds, you are nagaji friends. We are not here to fight with you. Appease and talk with us"
Diplomacy:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Not utterly stupid, Xien places his shield high, protecting himself against the arrow attacks.
Total defense: +6 dodge AC (for 30 total), thanks to acrobatics
Jal shrugs and follows Tophor. ”I still say this would be a helluva lot simpler if we just remove those two pests.”Until we have to explain to the VC why the kobold raids begain again in earnest.”
With gratitude for Selena’s divine blessing, Tophor shambles down the rock pile. He warily advances toward the distant hallway.
Tophor’s base speed is 40. I’ve moved Jal and myself accordingly.
Xien looks at Shungur and shrugs "They talk about some big people. Perhaps some giants have attacked their lair and they blame us for that?"
The nagaji turns to the kobolds and says in draconic "What big ones you say?" he shows his trident "I will tear them off with this to demonstrate kobold cousins we just want to investigate the ruins and recover the old ugly humanoid known as Sharrowsmith"
"We can share some food afterwards" the nagaji holds still up his shield.
N Half-elf 7 :: HP 57/60 :: AC 22 T 15 FF 18 CMD 27 :: Fort +8 Ref +9 Will +6 :: Init +7 Perception +18 (Low-Light)
"Why?" Jal says as he steps around Brother Tophor, slinging his shield into place defensively. "They know we're here."
”So what’s the play, here?” he mutters. ”Sounds like the thunder lizard is trying to talk to them.”
Step in front of Tophor, quick-draw shield, and go full-defensive. If combat continues, Tophor should be able to 5’ step and flurry every round, with Jal stepping back into defensive position each round.
N Half-elf 7 :: HP 57/60 :: AC 22 T 15 FF 18 CMD 27 :: Fort +8 Ref +9 Will +6 :: Init +7 Perception +18 (Low-Light)
Oh, is that throughout the rooms? I thought it was just in the rubble squares.
If 5' steps are possible, then Jal will act as he did. If it's reduced movement, he'll move adjacent to Tophor and do the same actions without restricting Tophor's ability to flurry on them unhindered.
"Big ones! Stop bodering the kobolds, they are friends!"
shouts Xien in Draconic, not sure to whom is he shouting, but clear they kobolds probably know who the big ones are.
He then moves forward, going over the rubble, and closing by the portculis.
Double move, assuming the rubble there drawn in the corridor is difficult terrain
Selena follows. One part of her wants to unleash a sweeping channel at all enemies around her, but the darkness and confusing nature of the discussion with these kobolds discourages her from unleashing such an attack...yet.
Tophor, resembling a bit of a pin cushion ducks back behind a wall.
Xien burbles something that the rest of the group can't understand, but causes a bit of excitement from the kobolds.
Draconic:
You come with Giants. Tell them to go away. Oh look, one went. Where is the other? Tell them to go away!
The rest of the group takes various routes to advance.
With Xien charging down the corridor, two more crossbow bolts are directed at him.
attack:2d20 ⇒ (5, 19) = 24 confirm:1d20 ⇒ 10 damage:2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 = 13actually only 1d6+3
Ouch, another bolt straight through the armour. These kobolds know what they are doing.
When Jal emerges at the doorway, another kobold sqwarks in dismay, discharges his crossbow and scampers to the darkness out of sight of the doorway.
attack:1d20 ⇒ 9
Wary to the kobolds tricks, he manages to deflect it with his shield.
Status/Illumination: Bold may post
Xien-Torch on shield sconce; 9 damage
Shungur - Ioun Torch
Tophor - 18 damage ; potion of mage armour
Jal - Wayfinder
Selena
Selena hears Tophor's cry and immediately switches from holding onto a negative energy channel, into unleashing a wave of positive energy. The wave is somewhat weaker than it should be, but it still manages to provide a small amount of healing.
"What the heck are you saying? I just came with my fellow friends Pathfinders! We just want to save a friend of us called Sharrowsmith. Have you seen them?"
says Xien confused by the kobold.
And when the bolts hit him, he enters into rage
Draconic:
"What?!! You bastards!!! Are going to pay for this!"
The nagaji opens the door next to him and moves past Jal and next to the kobold.
If door is locked...:
Xien attacks the door with all his strength trying to break through.
Trident+Power attack:1d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 4 = 10 Spiked shield+Power attack:1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
N Half-elf 7 :: HP 57/60 :: AC 22 T 15 FF 18 CMD 27 :: Fort +8 Ref +9 Will +6 :: Init +7 Perception +18 (Low-Light)
”This is getting ridiculous,” Jal growls as he steps towards the only available kobold, pulling a sap from the loop on his belt. ”Night night time,” he says as he swings for its little head.
Move into melee (drawing sap), and power attack on the black-marked kobold.
Sap:1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 7 - 2 = 18 damage:1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
Selena and Shungur combine their healing, but it must be something about the fell history of the place, as Tophors wounds only close a little.
Xien, realizing the portcullis might prove a bit of an obstacle tries to head through the other way to join Jal who delivers a solid whack with his sap to the kobold, but doesn't knock it out. Tophor also manages to lodge an arrow in it, but while the shot was good, it was not enough to take out the beast.
Crit didn't confirm
Tophor also notes that the passageway that Xien had walked down seems to have some type of pressure plates in it.
Xien however is stymied by the rusted iron door. He belts it as hard as he can, but doesn't make an impression on it. You can try a strength check if you would prefer to try and burst the door open rather than attacking it.
Two kobolds that were hiding in the back of the room snap off shots at Jal as he comes though the doorway and then retreat through a hole in the wall. The pathfinder group note there are a number of small sized holes that seem to be well positioned to allow kobolds movement, but hinder larger creatures.
attack:2d20 ⇒ (15, 3) = 18
One of the bolts hits him.
damage:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
The kobold in black retreats from the fearsome form of Jal through the same hole.
Note, only Jal is aware of the movement of the kobods.
Draconic:
Tell friends to go away then. This is our home. No civilised way to discuss things throwing arrows at us.
Calls out a voice from somewhere in the darkness.
Jal has a moment to look around the room, and note the face of a dragon carved in stone that looks down the passageway. It almost screams 'trap' at him.
Status/Illumination: Bold may post
Xien-Torch on shield sconce; 3 damage
Shungur - Ioun Torch
Tophor - 11 damage
Jal - -7 damageWayfinder
Selena
Red - 5 non lethal damage
Black - 15 non lethal
"What arrows? Look my trident? You are the ones throwing bolts! I am getting very pissed off by your lack of loyalty and gratitude!"
shouts Xien trying to look for the origin of the voice.
Perception:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6
If Xien perceives the kobolds are moving to the western side of the complex, he tries to open that door or burst in.
Strength:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Otherwise...:
Not seeing they are moving to the other place, he keeps trying to force the door open.
Strength:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Tophor also manages to lodge an arrow in it, but while the shot was good, it was not enough to take out the beast.
Crit didn't confirm
Just to be clear, I'm using blunt arrows, with nonlethal force.
Feeling refreshed as the power of Shungur’s wand rushes over him, Tophor creeps forward, wary of the obviously underestimated kobolds. Pausing at a crack in the wall (?), he readies a cluster of blunt-headed arrows and waits for his team members to advance.
I'm assuming I'm standing at one of those small holes you mentioned, and that I can shoot through them. If so, I will ready an action here, otherwise, I will just move up with the others.
