The Metro-Cathedral’s massive organ is played by dancing
upon the gigantic white keys. Traveling from white key
to white key requires a DC 5 Jump, Tumble, or Perform
(dance) check. The DC increases by 2 for each additional
key someone attempts to cross in a given round.
To play the more slender black keys, one either needs to
stand on an adjoining white key and reach up and yank the
key down with a DC 5 Strength check, or climb directly on
top of the black key (Climb DC 10). Leaping from black key
to black key requires a DC 10 or 20 Jump check depending
on the distance between the keys as indicated on the map.
Anyone who successfully depresses multiple keys in a round
may also make a Perform (keyboard) check as a free action.
A success of 10 or more contributes to the hymn and keeps
the music alive. The higher the result, the more melodious
and impressive the contribution. Provide each PC with a
+2 circumstance bonus to their check for each key they
manage to depress in a single round.
The organ keys are elevated 15 feet off of the ground.
Anyone bull rushed off the keys falls to the stone church
floor below, taking 1d6 damage
The organ keys connect to the 30-foot pipes above.
Climbing the giant twisting maze of brass pipes requires a DC
10 Climb check each round.
As long as the organ continues to play, anyone of lawful
alignment in the cathedral benefits from the effect of
a bless spell.
The chains on the last old man must be stronger. Surely all that pulling his weakening them, but they still hold him firm. His eyes are desperate and the flow of bubbles from his mouth is slowing...
Status, bold may post
Nevryn 3 NLD, in the water
Helluddar 4 damage, 2 NLD
Pau 3 damage, 2NLD; in the water.
Evindar 4 damage 3 NLD ; in the water, can
Neru 4 damage
Old men, two rounds under water; 3 on surface.
Male Elf Wizard (Transumtation)/1 HP 8/8 AC 13/17 CMD 13 Init +3 Per +2 Low Light SM +0Elven Immunities Fort + 1 Ref +3 Will +2 Saves vs Enchantment +2 Additional
The last man is broken free, and coughing up sea water is helped to the cliff base. With the help of a rope, the men ascend up an old goat track and are soon at the cliff top again.
The four men each offer their thanks for rescue, telling you their names as they do so. Tashen, Yargos, Ilmn and Samchar.
Human Fighter/3 - Core | Int +4 | Per +8 | AC 20/18fl/12t | HP 31/31 | Fort +5 | Ref +3 | Will +2
Sense Motive:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
A tankard of ale will warm your bones, as well as loosen the lips and I have the means to make it happen, Helluddar smiles as he shakes his belt pouch. Lead the way, good sir.
Core Monk 7 | AC (24/25v Evil)/19/(23)17 | HP 59/59 | Ki pool 6/6 | 50’ Movement | F+9, R+9, W+9 | +2 vs. Enchantment spells and effects)(immune to all diseases) | Init+2 |Perception + 13| Evasion |
Pau was bleeding a bit, so he pulled a shiny new wand from his dripping backpack.
"Pleasure to meet you gentlemen! I just need one of my fellows to heal me up for a bit, and I'll be ready to meet you for a drink or two!". He hands the wand to the bard, asking her if she would be so kind as to heal him.
"Well.." says the old man, stretching out near the fire and sipping his ale.
"I suspect it is due to one Nessian. Some time ago I found an old book, one that described a horrible plan by Taldor to attack Absalom. Which they did, many, many years ago. Obviously they failed. However the book described a group of spies who were tasked with disrupting the city from within. To make it easier to capture."
He pauses and sips his ale. Odd, there must have been a hole in the bottom of the mug as it is now empty.
"They operated in cells, with a signal light telling various operatives what their tasks was to be. A red light would have the Black Echelon poison the grannery. A violet light to destroy the bell towers and so on. Now, the leaders had been identified and taken care of, so no signal came. Unfortunately the echelon had sworn an oath known as The Binding Word. They must fulfil their duties, no matter the cost. It would seem this oath may have forced them into some type of existence beyond even the veil of death. "
He swipes yet another drink, his taste improving as he tries a wine this time. "I found the book describing the planned assault and the codes, and foolishly reproduced them. That was when the attacks happened. The story tells that the invading fleet also swore the same oath, and thus may still await in their watery graves to fulfil it. Anyway, I tried to alert the authorities, but before I could dispose of the book, a young crime lord by the name of Nessian stole it from me and intends to use it to disrupt Absalom and profit from the resulting Chaos."
His eyes glimmer.
"Now, the codebook did also have a master 'abort' sequence in it. Surely that would set everyone to rest... but I can't remember it!"
Core Monk 7 | AC (24/25v Evil)/19/(23)17 | HP 59/59 | Ki pool 6/6 | 50’ Movement | F+9, R+9, W+9 | +2 vs. Enchantment spells and effects)(immune to all diseases) | Init+2 |Perception + 13| Evasion |
The day is heavy and darkly overcast. While resting in the inn would be nice, it won't get you any closer to the codebook...or stop Nessian from (either accidently or on purpose) having an undead army invade the city.
But you can wait an hour and recover a point of NLD if you wish, as you get the story out of Yagos.
perception dc10:
Glancing out of the window, you note a rod light flashing in a distinctive pattern from the top of a distant building, deep in the city.
Core Monk 7 | AC (24/25v Evil)/19/(23)17 | HP 59/59 | Ki pool 6/6 | 50’ Movement | F+9, R+9, W+9 | +2 vs. Enchantment spells and effects)(immune to all diseases) | Init+2 |Perception + 13| Evasion |
Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
As Pau gets up and gets another drink, he casually glances out the window. "Look out there! There is a red light flashing in a quite distinctive pattern from the top of a distant building, deep in the city. That must be one of those signs!"
Male Elf Wizard (Transumtation)/1 HP 8/8 AC 13/17 CMD 13 Init +3 Per +2 Low Light SM +0Elven Immunities Fort + 1 Ref +3 Will +2 Saves vs Enchantment +2 Additional
Knowledge, Local:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
I am assuming that we will need to fallow directions
“Nessian!” shouts Yargos. “He’s signaling Black Echelon—the undead! Six flashes of red—I remember that signal… By the gods! That’s the granary! Nessian has sent those monsters to poison the granary! C’mon! I don’t know how, but we’ve got to stop them—we’re the only ones who know what’s happening.”
Male Elf Wizard (Transumtation)/1 HP 8/8 AC 13/17 CMD 13 Init +3 Per +2 Low Light SM +0Elven Immunities Fort + 1 Ref +3 Will +2 Saves vs Enchantment +2 Additional
Core Monk 7 | AC (24/25v Evil)/19/(23)17 | HP 59/59 | Ki pool 6/6 | 50’ Movement | F+9, R+9, W+9 | +2 vs. Enchantment spells and effects)(immune to all diseases) | Init+2 |Perception + 13| Evasion |
Survival 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Pau follows the others, and points out the droplets of blood leading out the open door to the north east. "Something went that way," he whispers, following the trail.
Male Elf Wizard (Transumtation)/1 HP 8/8 AC 13/17 CMD 13 Init +3 Per +2 Low Light SM +0Elven Immunities Fort + 1 Ref +3 Will +2 Saves vs Enchantment +2 Additional
We are not in initiative, so you can move your figures where you want to go on the map (so long as it is revealed)
Assuming you go through the NE door
The blood trail continues, growing fainter as it heads north.
Much of the floor is covered in a sea of grain.
Squares with grain count as difficult terrain. STR check (DC10
) means it is not difficult for you for that one square on that one turn
The ceiling is 10' high, with hatches that presumably deposit grain onto the floor, or into wagons. A agile person, or a person with a long weapon could probably activate one if they wanted to.
Athlethics check, DC10 - but generates an AOO; Weapon would be a strike to hit AC20
Status bold may post
Helluddar 4 damage, 1 NLD
Pau
Black Echelon
Nevryn 2 NLD,
Evindar 4 damage 2 NLD ;
Neru 4 damage
Note: Some (many) of you are still injured from the first encounter. If you wanted to have a time stop to heal up, you are welcome to do that, not that you seem to have a whole heap of healing available. Once the first attack is made, the retro-fitted healing option isn't available.
Human Fighter/3 - Core | Int +4 | Per +8 | AC 20/18fl/12t | HP 31/31 | Fort +5 | Ref +3 | Will +2
GM Aerondor wrote:
It would be knowledge(religion) to know what they are. Odds on they are the Black Echelon that Yagos described.
That is what I figured... was just hoping that I might be able to identify them with the only knowledge that Helluddar has. Helluddar has moved and will ready a Power Attack if they attack.
'Spirits of Black Echelon... be gone! You have no business here.'
Core Monk 7 | AC (24/25v Evil)/19/(23)17 | HP 59/59 | Ki pool 6/6 | 50’ Movement | F+9, R+9, W+9 | +2 vs. Enchantment spells and effects)(immune to all diseases) | Init+2 |Perception + 13| Evasion |
Pau moves forward into the doorway where the creatures stand. He waits for a response to Helluddar's admonishments. Fearing it won't be positive, he takes a defensive position.
Total defense for +4 to AC for a total of 19 this round.
Male Elf Wizard (Transumtation)/1 HP 8/8 AC 13/17 CMD 13 Init +3 Per +2 Low Light SM +0Elven Immunities Fort + 1 Ref +3 Will +2 Saves vs Enchantment +2 Additional
Core Monk 7 | AC (24/25v Evil)/19/(23)17 | HP 59/59 | Ki pool 6/6 | 50’ Movement | F+9, R+9, W+9 | +2 vs. Enchantment spells and effects)(immune to all diseases) | Init+2 |Perception + 13| Evasion |
Pau charges the right most undead, executing a flying drop kick as he reached the end of his run.
CORE Half-elf bard 1, hp 3/11 | AC 16 | T 13 | FF 13 | CMD 14 | F +2 | R +5 | W +2 (+2 vs.enchantment) | Init +3 | Perception +6 | Sense Motive +0
daily uses:
Bardic Performance 0/6 | 1st level spells 1/2
I can't move my icon from my phone.
Kn (rel):1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Nevryn moves forward, just behind Neru. With no Pathfinders engaged with the hideous figures, she prepares to begin praising Shelyn in Celestial as soon as a Pathfinder attacks a black echelon operative.
I don't know, but they don't look friendly!
Move action: move to the square south of Neru / Standard action: ready action to begin Bardic Performance
Inspire Courage (audible): +1 morale bonus to saves v. fear, +1 competence bonus on attack rolls and damage.
