[PFS_CORE_Aerondor] 06-10 The Wounded Wisp 2016B PbP Gameday 5: (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

know(history): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Zootloot listens to the scholar extol the virtues of studying history with a mocking smile on his face. He tries to play a song, along with pinky, disrupting the story of history. Just before the scholar becomes too exasperated with the perky gnome Heryn waves at him. "Oh. Sorry to interupt this fascinating discussion. I have to go!" While Zootloot bounds away from the scholar he smirks to himself. Of course history is important! That's why I've spent years studying it. But no reason to tell that boring human.

He joins the group as they thread through the kitchen and into the basement. When he sees the crack across the storeoom floor he pipes up. "Ah! This must have been caused by the big earthquake of 4698." He studies the plank for a little while and then slowly, carefully walks across it.

The chatter among the new pathfinders with Janira is about how handsomE Sir Reinhart is. "Surely his is touched by Shelyn." sighs one young lady. "And her favor must help him with the test."

"BAH! Those touched Cayden Cailean can see the whole world that way! HAHAHA! And besides he knows the way!"

In the cellar

untrained knowledge (history, MAX 10 result): 1d20 ⇒ 7

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

"SAY! YOU SHOULD HAVE SOMEONE DOWN TO LOOK AT THIS! I don't want to fall through my bar stool right to the center of the world!" He says to Heryn.

"Ah! This must have been caused by the big earthquake of 4698."

Carini's eyebrows raise at this fact, but then her lips form a bit of a frown. "I was imagining some fantastic battle to put down a demon or something."

You all make your way carefully across the 'bridge' to the wine cellar.

At least I assume you are being careful, which means going at quarter speed over the plank. If you don't, please, do let me know..

This chamber is where the Wounded Wisp keeps its supply of specialty wines and ales for important occasions.

The "package" you are looking for would appear to be a bottle of a particular old vintage...

Perception checks please, and move your icons over to the wine cellar

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Carini seems entranced by all the bottles, and starts looking to see if she can find anything familiar. Not seeing any, she calls out absent-mindedly. "They do make wine in Geb, you know. And quite good stuff. Many aristocrats are still living and love to treat themselves with the finer things in life."

He sent us to pick up a bottle of wine? Is that what Pathfinders are? Servants of these decrepit old man?

Untir, however, purses his lips and does not say a word. Instead, he starts looking for that particular vintage. The faster I get this over with...

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

"Wow. All of these bottles. I wonder what it would be like if these shelves fell over. I bet it would be quite a spectacle!" Zootloot hops around the shelves never really stopping or standing still.

"So Carini, you are from Geb? I've never been there myself but I met a bard from there once. He taught me this little song."

Zootloot grabs his stringed instrument and begins to play.

"Come to die, then to rise
Staring out, hollow eyes.
Missing teeth, missing arms
Undead cattle on the farms.

Ooooh, oooh.
Living in Geb, living undead.
Living in Geb, living undead.
Ooooh, oooh.
All the live ones fled so now we're
Living in Geb, living undead!"

He stops singing but keeps strumming. "There are more verses, but it's not really a cheery song. But maybe people from there will appreciate it."

If it actually takes an acrobatics-like check to get across, Pietro might not proceed across (he's -6 on that roll).

No acrobatics, not if you walk slowly.

*Creaky, creaky, creaky, SNAP!*

board, high is good for Pietro: 1d100 ⇒ 87

The board creaks under the cleric, but doesn't break. Somehow.

Gratius gives a dark look to Pietro when the plank cracks but don't break.

Then he reports his attention on the wine cellar.

quite a collection! I wonder if some predate Aroden's rise ?

Perception (+2 vs human): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Gratius is the lucky one to find the package in question... except it seems to be stuck. As he gives a yank.. there is a grating sound and a door slides back, revealing a hidden chamber beyond, with light spilling out of it....

treausre?: 1d6 ⇒ 1

What is this ?!

Puzzled by the revealing of the hidden chamber, Gratius took a moment to gather his thoughts. He asks Heryn

Did you know of this Heryn ? Did the Venture Captain was aware of this ?

Waiting her response, he draws his glaive ready for any threat which could come from the hidden chamber.

What is this? Untir jumps back in alarm as the stone walls uncharacteristically starts to move. His shock is quickly replaced by curiosity. However, much as he is keen to explore the new-found passage, he waits for his more robust party mates to enter first before following along, an arrow nocked to his bow.

As the squishy party wizard, Untir will stay at the back. :)

"Whoa" Zootloot exclaims when the secret passage opens. He tries to peer inside to get a better look at the room beyond.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

Carini looks into the passageway that opened up unexpectedly.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

"If someone wants to take the lead in this exploration, I will happily back you up."

Carini is happy to take any place in the marching order from 2nd to rear guard, but won't be any good at detecting traps, so should not take point.

Heryn shakes her head and wrinkles her nose.

"No. I mean there were always stories, but I never.... Phew, what a stench. "Looking inside Zootloot sees quite the sight.

A sturdy silver chain jutting from the ceiling ends in a glowing orb that radiates yellow light across the rectangular room. A simple desk of polished wood, stacked with documents and scattered notes, shelters a pair of wooden chests against the south wall. A series of cracks along the eastern and western walls form makeshift entrances into exposed caverns.

I'm more experienced than any of you. Let me enter first comrades. says Gratius

Glaive in hands he moves inside.

Perception (+2 vs human): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Gratius has combat reflexes

Carini follows Gratius in, her eyes drawn to the simple elegance in this strange place. She eyes the splits in the walls with caution, but is drawn to the glowing sphere.

As Carini and Gratius move into the room, the smell becomes overwhelming... Then they notice movement in the side passages...

Anyone going into the room will need to make two fortitude checks or be sickened by the smell.

Status, bold may post
Zoot
Walt
Gratius - Fort DC13 or sickened
Creatures
Carini - 2x Fort DC13 or sickened
Untir
Pietro

Zoot and Carini can you put your hp, AC and other relevant information in your headers please.

Fortitude DC 13: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Fortitude DC 13: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Carini coughs as she's overcome with a noxious smell, but quickly overcomes the fit and is on her guard again.

Zootloot follows Gratius and Carini. He is cautious now and all of the silliness is gone.

fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
fort: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

As soon as he enters the room he is overwhelmed by the sickening smell. "Oh! What is that awful smell."

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

"BAD SMELL! BAD SMELL!"

Walt gets sick in the corner.

Fort DC13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Fort DC13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Gratius resists to the smell of the creatures. He takes a 5ft. step just in front of Carini and strikes at one yellow.

Glaive (+2 vs human): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Damages (+2 vs human): 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Zoot heads into the room, but is overcome with the stench. Walt comes in and is sick next to him. Nice to see gnomes with sensitive noses bonding over such things.

Gratius swings and cuts the creature with yellow scales. It steps up and attacks him viciously. He bats away the creatures claws, but it takes a nasty bite out of his arm.

The one on the other side steps up and attacks Carini as well. It manages to get a claw past her defences.

Status, bold may post
Zoot sickened (10)
Walt sickened (10)
Gratius - SAVED; 3 damage;
Carini - SAVED; 2 damage
Untir
Pietro
Creatures
yellow - 9 damage
pink

Sickened: The character takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Carini winces as the creature's claw digs into her side, but is grateful it did little real damage. She backs up a step to have room to swing her weapon, then strikes at the legs of the creature that struck her. (attacking pink)

Combat Maneuver, Trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

"You too, Pinky?" Zootloot chuckles and then loses more of his lunch in the corner of the room. He is encouraged to see his comrades attacking the creatures and knows that he can help. In an instant he grabs his one-stringed guitar and starts a vigorous performance. At least as vigorous as it can be with him being sick every few seconds.

Inspire Courage: 1/7 rounds; +1 on attack and damage rolls, +1 on saving throws against charm and fear effects

Was there a description of the creatures in the room?

Unable to see what's happening in the room, Untir enters the passageway where he sees the two humanoid creatures. He gags at the horrendous stench but manages to shake it off.

fort save: 1d20 ⇒ 19
fort save: 1d20 ⇒ 14 Now, look at that! With no bonuses, too!

Torn between which one to go after first, Untir quickly makes a decision. Pulling some butter from his pouch, he tosses it at the feet of the (pink) creature and utters the arcane word, "ග්රීස්!" as a pool of slippery grease appears at its feet.

Cast grease (see map), reflex save DC16

Carini sends the Trog crashing to the floor with her mighty blow.

Zoot starts to inspire the group, and takes a moment to look at the attackers. They are humanoid with claws, teeth and a tough skin.

[ooc]Know(local) might tell you more[ooc]
Untir, seeing one creature crash down, tries to help but the creature is too wily.
reflex: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Status, bold may post: (everyone is inspired, +1 to hit and damage)
Walt sickened (10)
Gratius - SAVED; 3 damage;
Pietro
Creatures
yellow - 9 damage
pink - prone
Carini - SAVED; 2 damage
Untir
Zoot sickened (10)

Oops, I missed Carini's attack. So Untir's grease comes on when the creature has already been tripped.

I'd have allowed a retcon for the other trog if you wanted, but as it saved, it makes no immediate difference. But feel free to move the greased area to the other one if you like.

Pietro draws his morningstar and casts resistance upon himself.

"OH HOO! FOUND THE SOURCE OF THE STINK I SEE!"

Gratius strikes the last one standing, hoping to finish as quickly as possible the combat.

Glaive: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20
Damages: 1d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 = 13

Gratius cleaves the one with yellow scales in half.

The one in pink stands, but is hit by Carini, it is still up though. It looks like it is about to try and dine on Zoot, but as it stands he lashes out with his rapier drawing blood.

Status, bold may post: (everyone is inspired, +1 to hit and damage)
Zoot sickened (9)
Walt sickened (9)
Gratius - SAVED; 3 damage;
Pietro - resistance
Carini - SAVED; 2 damage
Untir
Zoot sickened (9)
Creatures
pink - 8 damage

Carini swings in with her guisarme, attempting to just finish the last one standing.

Guisarme, inspire courage: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26
Damage, inspire courage: 2d4 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 + 1 = 12
Crit?: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16
Crit damage: 4d4 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 1) + 12 + 2 = 24

The last of the horrible creatures falls at the feet of the fearsom Carini.

You have a chance to now look through the hidden room. It appears to be a study of some kind, and there is a trove of interesting papers on the desk...

The papers chronicle the personal exploits of Selmius Foster, a famous Pathfinder whose name you recognize from their training as Pathfinder agents or from conversations with patrons in the Wounded Wisp. Most of Foster’s more infamous adventures appear here in varying amounts of detail, but it is evident there is another investigation he had been pursuing before he died: the lost records of a Society agent named Eylysia.

See handout page 1...

Searching around, you find a second note in a different handwriting
see handout page 2

The last of the horrible creatures falls at the feet of the fearsome Carini.

Just the, Pietro jumps into the room banishing his hook-beaked Morningstar "AH HA! Oh? Well then. Good job. HAHA."

Is this just luck or did the Captain have an hint about that ? asks for himself Gratius.

Take care of the papers, I think we need to report back to the Captain about what we just found. he says to his comrades before reading the second letter.

I don't know if there is truth about that but it's worth mentioning this to the Venture-Captain. he adds

Well, these Pathfinders look like they can carry themselves in a fight.

Untir looks through the papers, fascinated by the lore contained within. Turning to Gratius, he replies, "Yes, the knowledge contained here are precious." He is tantalised by the clues left behind by Selmius and Adolphus, and tempted to just start investigation. But let's see what the other says.

"This certainly seems worth investigating. I think we should pursue all leads; does anyone have an opinion of where to start?

I know many are... disturbed... by burial grounds, but I am not. I vote we investigate this mausoleum first."

How fascinating! This truly will take us into the Society's past. And we thought we were just fetching wine!

"Yeah, this is all interesting," Zootloot says as reads over the papers. "I agree with Carini, the mausoleum is where we start." His statement is interrupted by a bout of dry heaves.

How long before the sickened goes away, now that we're out of round time?

"By the way, did any of you go through those guy's pockets?" he gestures towards the slain creatures. [b]"Maybe they have some useful information. Or even some coin?" He takes a step in their direction but the growing stench stops him. "Uhm. I think I've had enough of that smell. Someone else will have to do it."

Carini will search the creatures.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Sickened goes away while you are looking over the papers. Or, hopefully, before Zoot starts to..look.. over the papers...

The creatures have little on them. They look thin and malnourished as if they have perhaps been lost for sometime.

How are you going to try and find the Mausoleum?

"Poor bastards." Pietro says solemnly. "I'll propose a toast in the tavern above. That and we should get a drink to keep us warm if we are to be traipsing through the rain to go grave robbing this Arkath bloke. It's grim business that could use a dose or two of cheer."

"No drink. Bleh! Smell bad! Stomache bad!"

Animal finishes being sick and looks over the documents, not really sure what to do with them.

As Pathfinders we must report. The Venture Captain asks us something. We are unable to fulfill his mission but are able to give him informations about the Society's Past.
I suggest we come back to him. Tell him that the package he wanted was no alcohol but leads us to an ancient mistery. He will tell us what to do. May be this mission is too dangerous for us may be not. But the Venture Captain will know.

Says Gratius

"No drink. Bleh! Smell bad! Stomache bad!"

Animal finishes being sick and looks over the documents, not really sure what to do with them.

"MORE FOR ME! HAHAHA!" Pietro leans down and slaps Walt on the back.

As Pathfinders we must report. The Venture Captain asks us something. We are unable to fulfill his mission but are able to give him informations about the Society's Past.

I suggest we come back to him. Tell him that the package he wanted was no alcohol but leads us to an ancient mistery. He will tell us what to do. May be this mission is too dangerous for us may be not. But the Venture Captain will know.

Says Gratius

"-Uuh?" Pietro eyes Gratius suspiciously over his beer.

Gotta put this boy on the top of my list for conversion. He needs a religious experience, and BAD!

Just waiting for a clear steer from the group here about VC or graveyard, or other lead. There are many ways you can approach this scenario, which is one of the reasons it is replayable!

Two votes for the Mausoleum. I think we would find it by asking around.