[PFS CORE] 6-11 Slave masters mirror (Inactive)

Game Master Merisal The Risen

Tomren gasps.

"The map!"

He casts a spell and darts into the room with extraordinary speed.

Casting Expeditious Retreat.

Iago having slid across the pool then falls as he tries to make his way back to the gnoll. As Iago gets up with all the grace of Bambi on ice the gnoll barks in laughter. " You will make a great clown slave "

Tomren darts into the room as some of the ribbons on the map catch alight and begin to spread the fire over the entire map

Initiative

numair to act
Chau(-21)
Iago(-7)
Tomren
Bravo
Riceak
Galant

Numair tosses a ball of flame at the Gnoll.

Flaming Sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 5) = 12 Fire damage. DC 20 Reflex negates.

chau reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

Chau dodges the ball of flame and slams his shield at Galant

shield slam: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18

Galant dodges and the gnoll steps to launch an attack at Riceak

flindbar: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 = 27
flindbar damage: 1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13

The oversized Nunchuk thing she uses swings round Riceaks Glaive and strikes a painful blow to his side.

"I get to you later shorty" Chau snarls at Bravo

the red dot is the ball of flame. Borrowed bravos arrow to indicate Chaus movement. Due to Chaus position putting out the fire and saving the map will provoke an aoo from Chau. If you don't put out the fire this round it will be burnt to a crisp

Initiative (bold to act)

Chau(-21)
Iago(-7)
Tomren
Bravo
Riceak (-13)
Galant
numair

With a shrug, Numair directs his sphere to target the Gnoll again...

Flaming Sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 5) = 13 Fire damage. DC 20 Reflex negates.

...then follows that up with a Force missile chaser.

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 1) + 3 = 10 Force damage.

I have nothing to estinguish the flames ! says Galant seeing the precious maps in flames.

He moves to flank the gnoll and strikes ! For Freedom !

Rapier: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 11
Damages: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Tomren darts past the flind, attempting to dodge it on the way.

Acrobatics to tumble: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

He then tries to put out the fire. Dunno if there's a roll to make.

reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Again Chau dodges the ball - but not the force missile chaser as three flaming bolts slam into him with force not flame damage just Numair seems a fire flavoured sorceror so his magic missiles appear flamey.

Galants efforts are easily dodged. Tomren gracefully darts into position but can do nothing to prevent the flind bar whirling in his direction

flindbar attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11

The blow lands on his back with enough force to thrust him against the map and the wall but Tomren does manage to put out the flames

Initiative (bold to act)

Bravo
Riceak (-13)
Iago(-7)
Chau(-34)
Tomren (-11)
Galant
Numair

"We'll see about that."

Non Action
Bravo steps into flanking position.

Standard Action
He continues his assult on the gnoll.
Glaive Attack (Power Attack, Bull's Strength, Bless, Flank): 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 30
Glaive Damage (Power Attack, Bull's Strength): 1d8 + 3 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 + 3 = 11

Yay! This may be the first time Bravo has hit anything with his glaive since it became masterwork. It's wonderful when the rolls are higher than 7.

Wouldn't people with reach get an Ao0 on the gnoll?

He takes a 5' step back and slashes at the gnoll
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Bravos finely balanced Glaive catches Chau in the thigh. She winces in pain but easily deflects Riceak's Glaive with her shield.

"I have beaten lots of humans. I will not be beaten by a tiny gnome" Chau snarls at Bravo

5' step is only move action you can make in full attack. The way shes using the shield suggests improved shield bash too

Initiative (bold to act)

Iago(-7)
Chau(-45)
Tomren (-11)
Galant
Numair
Bravo
Riceak (-13)

Gnomey, if you can move over 5' and I them move over 5' it looks like a flank between us and out party members aganst her.

"GNOMEY?" ;)

I can step on my next turn.

Iago stands and again tries to move on out!

Acrobatics: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (5) - 3 = 2
Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

***WHAP***

"Don't worry" calls out Iago, muffled. "I'm OK. Technical difficulties."

Next turn can I crawl out?

Iago crawls out of the pool. Chau only smirks as he brings his flind bar round on Tomren
Flind bar: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 2 = 25
bar damage: 1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9
"Alright gnomey you heard the human get out the way!"
He steps towards Bravo and attempts to sweep him into the pool with his shield
shield bash: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
bash damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
shield bull rush: 15 + 8 = 23

But only knocks him toward the pool

reflex for dodge ball: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
last bit assumes Numair will chase with the flaming sphere

Initiative (bold to act)

Tomren (-20)
Galant
Numair
Bravo (-4)
Riceak (-13)
Iago(-7)
Chau(-45)

Tomren limps a step away from the wall and tells the flind a joke.

"Did you hear about the Hyena who drank a pint of gravy? He was a laughing stock!"

Casting Hideous Laughter defensively. Will DC 18, 4 round total duration.

Concentration DC 19: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19 *sweats nervously*

Numair shrugs when his Flaming Sphere is dodged again, and tosses another brace of force missiles at the hyena-man.

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) + 3 = 14 Force damage.

Galant heals Tomren

Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 = 10

I returned Bravo to his original positioning before starting his turn. A 23 does not hit him currently as per his stat line. Either way, where he's stepping it doesn't matter that much anyway as he could five foot step to the same place from either spot.

"I ain't getting out of the way of nothing."

Non Action
Bravo steps into flanking position once again hoping to finish off the gnoll this time.

Standard Action
Glaive Attack (Power Attack, Bull's Strength, Bless, Flank): 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 - 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 30
Glaive Damage (Power Attack, Bull's Strength): 1d8 + 3 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 3 + 3 = 10

will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Chau howls in frustration as Bravo goes nowhere and glares at Tomren before Numairs force bolt knock him to the floor

Sorry Bravo

The fight is over

What a most peculiar weapon, it hurts. states the cleric. Gathering his companions together he calls upon the blessings of his goddess and channels to heal2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

No worries at all! :)

"Shame. She's a tough warrior too, but I'm not sure if the Society is accepting gnolls right now." At least there's not a boon. ;)

Tomren takes a look at the partially scorched map.

"I hope this is salvageable...

Galant tries to estinguish the flames burning the map if it still on fire.

This is probably why we don't use magical fire to catch things on fire that we might need states the cleric.

Tomren tries to recall what was on the map before it caught fire and piece together what the map could tell him about Muhlia Al Jakri's scrying network. It seems to be focused on noble houses but there are a few points of local interest. and the very nature of the map piques Tomren's interest in geography

As Tomren was the most interested in the map I will give him opportunity to roll on the three knowledge skills to learn what he can from the map. The dc of the check is up to the high tier option. Unfortunately the damage means the option of carefully rolling it up without dislodging pins and ribbons from the map is gone

Chau had some magic items

She also had a bottle of liquid ice but as that doesn't make it to the chronicle sheet so its obviously from a dodgy batch.

The other gnoll

In the far end of the room is a chair with manacles on it. A broken glass fronted cabinet with vials of blood in it. A bookcase, a desk and a singed looking bed

Maybe there is a secret door or passage way here. p remarks the cleric.

How is ewveryone doing in hps?

Iago looks on the wizard's efforts to piece together the map and wishes he had spent some time paying attention to what was going on in Kreighton Shane's classes

Numair looks at the map thoughtfully, then calmly sits down to one side of it, his finger touching the edge, and casts Mending.

Map rolls:
Knowledge (nobility): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Knowledge (geography): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Tomren studies the map before starting to catalogue the gnolls' gear.

Item identification:
Heavy Wooden Shield: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
Wand: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Cloak: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Potion bottle: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Wand: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23
Greasy Braid: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

"The cloak's function escapes me, but the other items are as follows..." Check the other spoilers.

"I could use that Bear wand." If others don't mind, the Aspect of the Bear wand sounds great for Bravo. Might buy that afterwards honestly.

Numair restores the original paper of the map including some of the pin holes. This helps Tomren slightly but restoring it properly would require make whole. And the number of discarded pins and ribbons still litter the floor

Tomren studies the map carefully and realises there was a concentration of pins around the arcanarium and Forae Logos. It appears Muhlia is spying on lots of areas in Absalom not just the noble houses. This will be a most useful piece of information

A detect magic shows a moderate source of divination magic beyond the north wall but where the secret door might be and how to activate it you have yet to discover

(Chair, bookcase, cabinet , desk, bed)

Numair starts looking for the secret door's activation button.

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34.

What else does Tomren know about this moderate divination aura spellcraft: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 sadly not a lot

Numair finds a slim volume entitled slave masters mirror as he tries to take it a catch clicks and the book case and wall begin to turn. The bookcase and wall spin around a central pole hiden from view to form the secret door. In the room beyond is a large mio with a curtain draped over it

Numair muses thoughtfully to the group at large:

"Well, it looks like we may have found a magical mirror... dare I say a Scrying focus?"

"Nice job, Numair." Bravo heads into the room. "Hrm, you think they use it for the Silver Mirror Broadcast?"

Anything else in the room?

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Can anyone use these items or figure out how to use the mirror? he asks.

Galant seems absent for a moment before turning to his comrades.

I think it's the mirror we are looking for. Lets take it and get out of here with all the slaves. he takes out from his bag a napkind with holes in But first lets let a message for these slavers!
He begins to apply paint of it to let a written message Liberty!.

Numair nods.

"Fine be me."

Assuming the the divination aura was the mirror:
"The mirror's magical, alright, but I don't know how it functions. Let's take it with us anyway."

The cleric nods.

Bravo sets his glaive on his shoulder, ready to head back to kick some gnoll butt, if required.

How is everyone on hps?

Iago asks, his voice heavy with good natured sarcasm: "Does the mirror shut off if we break it?"

Numair gives Iago a sour look.

"Don't break it; we were specifically asked to bring the mirror back (in our initial briefing), so that it could be studied!"

Tomren gives a shocked gasp.

"We shall do no such thing! Even if we weren't specifically tasked with retrieving it, we should bring back for study!"

Sense Motive is for chumps :P
@Riceak: 3 HP from full.

I agree ! Good Lady Darchana asks the Society to bring her back the mirror, don't break it!

As the party begins wrapping the mirror for transport there is an first excited then rapidly receding barking from the corridor to the room outside. "That was Hargur" Espanas chuckles "He was yapping about showing the dog killers who's really in charge - Then he saw you handiwork and legged it" You wrap the mirror up and take the rest of Muhlias notes and blood samples and head out.

The Djinn bows to you and says "I will await my mastes summons." and disappears. Tomren thinks he may have plane shifted back to the plane of air. You pick up the remaining slaves and find a courtyard deserted of gnolls and hyenas. The journey back to Absalom via Okeno is uneventful. Ambrus grills you on how the chest perfomed. Lady Darchana on what you learned of Muhlia and the mirror.

It tuns out that The mirror functions as a crystal ball. In addition, a creature who looks into the mirror and sees its own reflection is targeted by a bestow curse effect (DC 16 Will negates), imposing a –4 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Wearing a mask, veil, or exceptional disguise negates the effect.

Congratulations you have completed the adventure in the most prestigious manner

That was a lot of fun!