PFS by PbP scenario TBD (Inactive)

Game Master Brayden Green

@Shilyn: Looking throughout the room, the alchemical set that is there could be quite valuable... if you could get it out. It weighs roughly 50 lbs and involves a large amount of space. Under the bed, however, you do find more goodies! In a chest, there is a book with strange incantations and formulas written, all of which boggle your mind. What you can understand though are the large number of coins (154 gp, 55sp, 82cp, and a small container with a strange waxy paste.

Mylvwara lets you know it's an unguent of timelessness; rub it on an item and it prevents it from decaying or rusting naturally.

True enough.. she'll quaff a potion :)

Seeing Varian busy, Shilyn shrugs and pulls out one of the potions found in the other room and quickly quaffs it..

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

HPS 15 / 20

Amnur tries to stop Shi before she drinks the potion, "Wait! Don't we just need to put the potions in that... aquifier thingy to make them more potent? That's what you said right Mylv?"

I am assuming the arcanolembic can be used multiple times. Yes?

Assuming the affirmative...
To make his point, Amnur pours in a couple potions himself, drinking them quickly and feeling much better.
Potion CLW in arcanolembic: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Potion CLW in arcanolembic: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

HP 37/37

@Amnur: Almost... but there's already a potion of cure moderate wounds inside. Mylvwara does let you know you can pour potions inside it once it's empty. Perhaps let Gryne consume the CMW pot first?

sorry, was out all morning and missed 15 posts!!! Yes, I would have healed Shi, but the potion seems to have worked.... anyone else need a heal?

@Varian - I vote we use the potions first as our GM suggested, since we lose them anyways.
@GM - Fine by me. Gooooo Gryne!

Yea, when given this many potions, keep a couple spare (one for a frontline, another for the person behind the frontliner if/when he drops :P

I'll keep your healing rolls Amnur... but I'll roll for Gryne's healing :)

Gryne heals!: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 6) + 5 = 19

And that is topped off!

With that... where to? :)

Amnur, sensing a small hesitation, nudges Shi's shoulder and gestures with eyebrows and a crook of his helmeted head for her to lead on westward.

North! :) ... I mean West!

By north, you mean the room across from the goblin lab? The other side of the door of the alchemist's room is technically west.

Yes, the north on the map that is technically west is where I want to go. Please.

Just want to make sure :)

Stabilization check: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 1 - 4 = 2
Stabilization check: 1d20 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 1 - 5 = 16

Krenar has stabilizied at this point as well. Anything you wish to do with him before opening the door west?

Amnur quickly ties up the unconscious fellow, "Guess Torag thought you ought to live..." he mutters as he works. Task completed, he rejoins Shi.

After passing the strange book over to Mylv and sticking the wand behind her belt, she gives Amnur a shrug. "Now him you could have killed.. after all, it was his snake that ruined my gear and tried to take a chunk out of my leg," she says as she walks over to the northern door and spends a moment checking it out.

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

No no no Shi, it's the Northern Western door. Believe me, I know. ;)

*checks her map* Um.. see.. *points to an 'x'* that's us.. north is up.. *consults her wayfinder GPS.. um.. *taps the GPS several times* I think my battery's dead..

After drinking the potion, I needed that, thank you.
Gryne will place manacles on the alchemist.

Gryne will go over to the automaton and sketch it in his journal.

Clever little guy isn't he? Gryne walks toward Shi and Amnur...
I am ready when you are.

After finishes the sketches, the party proceeds N.... WEST!

The hallway opens into a four-way intersection. From the intersection, the passage north has a predictable direction to it to those with great ability to mentally map locales. Deeper west opens into a large chamber, while the southern direction continues into a similar double-wide hallway.

Lemme know which way to go!
Map updated!

Amnnur, his dwarven sensibilities allowing him to keep a rough map of the area in his mind, suggests looking North first, and then south if nothing interesting turns up.

Right and then left on the map. Get that small area between us and the... altar? investigated and then go back left (south).

Varian is completely confused by the north is west thing and just follows Amnur... ;)

Amnur heads to the north part and sees a pair of wooden doors. He recalls them being the same set on the other side of the bottle goblin room.

On the other side...

Opposite a bench in the center of the room are a pair of stone statues set into alcoves, each one looking like a vaguely humanoid collection of gears and blocks. Unlike the other statues in this level, these appear to be mostly intact.

Map updated!

"I've got a bad feeling about this," Shilyn mutters as she wanders closer to the statues to examine them in better detail, careful not to get too close..

perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

@Shilyn: As you look over the statues, you see that both of them have a hollowed out center, as if something is supposed to go inside them. Both look solidly made out of heavy stone and probably weigh twice as much as Amnur in full armor.

Amnur gives the stone statues a slightly insulted look, as if suspicious they're trying to out-do him for most-solid thing in the room. "A bench and some statues. Not impressed. Let's head west from the intersection then, eh?"

Continuing west, Amnur approaches a room that looks like it was an ancient workshop before something broke loose and tore it apart, ripping a hole into the eastern wall just north of where you enter.

Broken tools and implements appear to have been pulled from the ruined remnants of this chamber and are sorted into various piles.

On the southern wall, a large iron door blocks a potential passageway.

Map updated!

"Huh, what do you make of this mess folks?" Amnur asks, and steps in to start looking around the old workshop.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Looks like a bull got loose in a china shop in here...What a mess! Let's check out that door, eh?"

Varian casts detect magic, in case anything might linger in here.

perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

As Amnur and Varian enter the room, the dwarf fails to notice anything amiss. However, Varian catches that the first pile of tools starts to animate after the paladin walks past! A man-sized collection of blocks and gears, similar to the inactive statues in the previous room, rises to strike Amnur!

Init Order:
Mylvwara
Orion
Varian
Amnur
Gears
Gryne
Shilyn

Combat are go!

Varian calls out a quick warning to Amnur, hoping to give him a chance to avoid the incoming attack.

Mylvwara studies the creature.

Kn Arcana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

She tells everyone that it's structure is extra hard so only the most solid of hits will go through (Hardness 8). She also notes that both gear arms are capable of striking at the same time.

Orion, as usual, moves up to fire an arrow.

Orion arrow @ Animated Gears: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14
Damage on hit: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

The arrow bounces harmlessly off of the stone cogs.

Noting the gear's action, assuming Amnur/Varian don't destroy it in their actions :p
Rearing back, the parts amalgamation slams both of its arms at Amnur.
Gears slam 1 @ Amnur: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 - 1 = 6
Gears slam 2 @ Amnur: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 - 1 = 5

Both blows, would have been deadly to others, are easily deflected by the paladin's heavy armor.

Everyone else, go!

Because you noticed it Varian, no surprise round :) otherwise... FF dwarf attacks!

Varian creates a greatsword and casts lead blades on it, readying himself to attack at the next opportunity.

Amnur looks over at Varian's shout, only to be struck twice over his armored shoulders by the monster. The paladin scowls, then turns slowly to face this newest threat. "Nice try gear-face, did your... clock... mother... teach you to hit like that?" the intended insult failing miserably. Rolling his eyes at his own failed quip, the dwarf sidles to the creatures north west side, hoping Shi will see the chance to flank with him. He rears back with his own weapon and tries to bring it down with extreme force on the shoulder of the animated monster.

Waraxe Attack & Damage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Shilyn pulls a stick out of her belt and points the end at the strange construct. "Well, let's see what this thing does.." she says as she attempts to use the new wand.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
damage: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 1 = 8

Hope I did that right.. first range touch attack..please feel free to correct.

@Shilyn: Almost... the wand part is good, but there is a -4 penalty for ranged attacks with an ally in melee! Unfortunately, because of that, it's a miss!

Trying out her wand for the first time, Shilyn launches a bolt of acid towards the construct, but misses, trying to not hit her dwarf ally.

@Amnur: The swing knocks into the construct, but glances off the stony material. A bit better aim at a solid part should do the trick!

Botting Gryne

Wanting to aid Amnur, Gryne moves up, armed with his hammer, and tries to smash the thing.

Gryne hammer @ Gears: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 = 17
Damage on hit: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 6) + 3 = 12

And the fellow dwarf smashes some of the gears off the thing!

Round 2 go!

cool, thanks :)

"Oops!" Shilyn exclaims as she watches her magic attack narrowly her companions as it flew by both them and the construct. "Sorry..

Deciding that discretion is the better part of valor, she moves in with her rapier, tucking the wand back behind her belt as she moves.

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
damage if flanked: 1d6 ⇒ 3

"Gryne, flank with Varian, let Shi flank with me!" the armored dwarf urges, then launches another attack of his own, hoping for better results than the last swing.

Waraxe Attack (flank) & Damage: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 101d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

poo

Botting Orion, Mylv, and the baddie!

Mylvwara will wait, trying to analyze the situation.

Orion this time launches a pair of arrows, hoping one of them will strike hard enough to damage the thing.

Orion Rapid shot 1 @ Gears: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 6
Damage on hit: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10
Orion Rapid shot 1 @ Gears: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 5
Damage on hit: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Orion tries to put all the strength he can into the arrows, but both go wild, shooting up towards the ceiling!

The set of gears does a quarter spin with both arms outstretched, trying to clothes line Amnur and Gryne!@

Gears slam @ Amnur: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 - 1 = 3
Gears slam @ Gryne: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Amnur barely gets his shield up in time to prevent the geared fist from connecting with this face while Gryne easily sidesteps the attack.

Are we up again?

Amnur is surprised that he's almost struck, cursing under his breath as he considers his next attack, seeking an opening.

Varian waits for Gryne to take the five foot step to move into flank with him, then steps forward and attacks the gear creature with his greatsword.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 = 16
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 3, 3) + 3 = 14

@Amnur: Not yet, still waiting for Varian and Gryne. Also... for future rounds, may be a good target for your Stonestrike :)

@Varian: Your heavy blade strikes violently against the gears! It's gonna take more blows, though to stop this thing!

Gonna bot Gryne again, though, so we can do next round

Gryne, taking his fellow dwarf's advice, steps aside to support Varian and swings his hammer once more.

Gryne hammer @ Gears: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
Damage on hit: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4) + 3 = 10

Nearly tripping over some ancient tools, the attack is short!

@Shilyn: You step in across from Amnur... but cannot get a good attack and your rapier bounces off the of the stony construct.

Recap:

Lots o misses, but Varian does manage to land a solid hit.

Round 3, go!

Mylvwara cautiously steps into the room, looking for a valid opening, but the number of allies surrounding the thing limits her options, touching Varian as his muscles enlarge!

Varian, you just got bull strengthed! +2 to hit and +3 to damage with your greatsword!

Orion tries another pair of arrows to break off the stone.
Orion Rapid shot 1: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 9
Damage on hit: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10
Orion Rapid shot 2: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 7
Damage on hit: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

WTF Orion dice... the thing only has 14 AC?!
And the same as before, a pair of arrows goes wild as the archer puts too much strain on his bow.

Gears moves after Varian/Amnur... but marking action anyway
The gears does the same thing, but times his swings at Varian and Gryne!
Gears slam @ Gryne: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Gears slam @ Varian: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Varian, who dealt more damage than the dwarf, takes a large gear to the face, nearly dislocating his jaw!
7 damage to you Varian!

Varian grumbles over the damage, mutters a quick thanks to Mylv, and takes another swing at the creature.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 20
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 6, 2) + 6 = 16

Ha, my attack was short....I see what you did there.

My next round action will be another swing of the Ol' Whislin" Hammer:

ATK:1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6
DAM:2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 = 9

@Gryne: Wooshhammer may be a better name... but yes, swing and a miss.

@Varian: You deal another solid blow. Just need to keep on pushing!

Watching as her companions weapons seem to bounce harmlessly off the strange contraption, Shilyn looks for a weak spot to ram the tip of her rapier into. Seeing what she hopes is a good spot, she thrusts her blade foward..

attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
damage if flanked: 1d6 ⇒ 1

@Chocobo - good call :)

Amnur scowls ferociously as his friend is clobbered in the jaw by the stone-man (reference joke), and tries once more to damage the armored fiend. "Why don't you hit someone your own... solid-ness!?" This time, the dwarf seems to sink into the floor, the power of the earth fueling his strikes against the monster.

Use Stonestrike 1/3 - ignore hardness 6

Waraxe Attack (flank, Stonestrike) & Damage (Stonestrike): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 171d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

@Shilyn: You land what you feel is a great piercing strike with your rapier... but it just wasn't enough to crack the stony material of your foe!

@Amnur: Figured you'd find it acceptable.. and good thing too! Although armed with less force than Shilyn's near simultaneous swing with yours, your axe blade still sinks in, ripping out several stone cogs.

New round time!

Mylvwara, now mostly useless against this type of foe, provides encouragement and watches for openings.

Orion tries to double tap again.
Orion Rapid Shot 1: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 12
Damage on hit: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10
Orion Rapid Shot 1: 1d20 + 5 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 2 + 1 = 18
Damage on hit: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
An arrow finally lands... but bounces off harmless from the gears!

Again, early for the enemy, but everyone can post!

The gears switches its target again, sending a fist of stone at Amnur and Varian!
Gears slam @ Amnur: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 1 = 4
Gears slam @ Varian: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage on hit: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Varian turns his side against the blow, letting his armor take the hit. Amnur, however, can't get his shield up enough this time and get conked on the head.

4 Damage to you... and this is after your DR!

Varian attempts to land another blow on the clockwork monster, his greatsword flashing through the air.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 23
dmg if hits: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4) + 6 = 17

@Varian: Each strike just gets stronger and stronger as you continue to identify where to break off more of this unusual construct.

Amnur blinks away the flash of white that accompanied the bonk of the construct, but he comes back quickly, swinging hard with that same oneness with the stone he did a moment before.

HP33/37. Stonestrike 2/3 used. Ignore Hardness 6

Waraxe Attack (flank, Stonestrike) & Damage (Stonestrike): 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 281d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 = 13