[PFS_CORE_Aerondor] 06-19 Test of Tar Kuata (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

Meredith frowns. "I really wanted to kick that thing for good measure... Let's get the priest and get out of here. His cultists need to know he's dead and their stupid god can't save them."

"And I am burning up in this armor."

Deluge gingerly makes his way back to safety, not taking any chances and leaving the others to do the traditional search.

"Do we know where they are hiding out?"

"Search the lunatic's belongings friends; I will immediately return upstairs to prepare the monks for travel."

Grog looks around at the belongings.

"Yeah it's getting hotter than the Paracountesses' parties in here"

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

The priest has regretfully heavy armor and a large axe, the monster a double dose of ugliness.

Slowly the team leaves the toxic lake and dangerous heat behind, retiring back to the iron fortress where the heat is merely oppressive. The monk and the prisoners have already left (you saw them off to the cart tracks), although you should probably have little difficulty in catching them up if you wanted to follow them.

The dead cultists at the bottom of the mine cart tracks remain dead.

Is there anything else to explore in the caves? We give it a good search but move on if nothing interesting is found, catching up with the monks.

[ooc]Nothing obvious. You didn't search inside the lake, the mold covered goods, or within the broken elevator. Nor did you ride in the carts.

Before they head out of the acid lake. Meran casts Detect Magic on the area to see if there's anything "interesting" down there. "I can't believe I couldn't climb the stupid rock."

In the horendously hot cave with the lake, Meran detects a lingering enchantment on an old piece of paper stuffed into a scroll tube used scroll. The priests breastplate is also magical, as was a small wand he carried but didn't use.

Anything else before you try the trip back?

If you want to do anything more in the mines we can probably retcon that as we start back through the mountains.
stuff: 1d6 ⇒ 2The first days travel back through the mountains is cold, but without major issue, although Sajan seems to have not slept very well.

Spellcraft+Guidance vs Magic Armor: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11
Spellcraft+Guidance vs Wand: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 8

"How did he cross this lake with this heavy armor?" Meredith holds onto the wand, figuring she can learn something about it later.

"Sajan, are you well?"

With the evil priest taken down, Garn finally allows himself to morph back to his original form. He limps towards Snowball, holding himself gingerly from the bad wounds, and pat his faithful companion for guarding him.

"What matters is that he is no longer a blight on this earth."

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He stares at Sajan in concern, waiting for his reply.

Nothing obvious. You didn't search inside the lake, the mold covered goods, or within the broken elevator. Nor did you ride in the carts.

We did look in the carts and elevator though, didn't we? if not then Deluge will, with a detect magic. He's not interested in a dip in the lake or the moldy goods though.

Deluge will cast an endure elements on himself each day as they travel.

"Sajan did you need anything?"

To the Pathfinders: "The Scarab Sages of Osirion have contacted me through my sleep. I do not understand why this impacted my rest, unless they maliciously intended to do so."

To Amenopheus: "I have found nothing of value to your organization. In the future, do not contact me through my dreams. Have a good day."

Unless I missed something, of course. I the player cannot recall finding anything; let me know if Sajan found something else that I can't remember.

@deluge, you looked inside the carts, but didn't find anything. Nobody went near the elevator, but it doesn't look very functional..

@Sajan, one of the things Amenopheus was after was anyone who might be valuable to acquire as a new jewelled sage candidate

Yeah... sorry... got nothing, but if Sajan did meet someone like that Intelligence Check to Remember: 1d20 ⇒ 1, he'd perhaps let the old Amenopheus know... but right now he's pissed for having his beauty sleep disturbed... his cognitive functions are deeply impaired... he is trying to fight the mounting anger with inner serenity, but all he finds inwardly is a supply of migraine and muscle pain from the lack of good regenerative sleep!

If Sajan shares his mission.

"What about the monks? Is there anyone there who might have been a candidate for the sages you are seeking."

Well, there are at least a few monks you have met and had a chance to talk with. Aramaya you duelled with on the plinth. Bertrag who rescued the slaves and kept them alive in the mines until you arrived. Aeotsep was the monk who guided you so well through the challenges. Menkha was the monk who met you at the start. Itephta is the head of the monastery. You might decide none or several of them.

The rest of the trip back is hard, but without major peril. Between Bertrag and your own resources there are no threats you do not easily overcome. It is a tired group that a few days later finally makes its way back to Tar Kuata.

While the commonly accepted path toward self-perfection rarely involves revelry, even stoic Tar Kuata celebrates news of the cultists’ defeat. Bertrag narrates his account of your deeds, omitting his own contribution. Aeotsep warmly congratulates you. "Overcoming such a trial is another step on your own path."

Honoring their bargain, Itephta and Menkha formally transfer their
Sky Key component to the Pathfinder Society. Itephta also gives you a sealed letter to deliver to the Society,
"It extends the hand of friendship from our community to your masters." he explains.

Itephta and the other senior monks gather together in conference. At the end he comes forward. "You have proved your worth. Any of you who wish are welcome to join our community here."

Well, there are at least a few monks you have met and had a chance to talk with. Aramaya you duelled with on the plinth. Bertrag who rescued the slaves and kept them alive in the mines until you arrived. Aeotsep was the monk who guided you so well through the challenges. Menkha was the monk who met you at the start. Itephta is the head of the monastery. You might decide none or several of them.

Sajan remains terse in his description, but does reveal that all the monks here are deserving of the Scarab Sages' admiration. In his personal thoughts, away from the prying of the Scarab Sages, he adds, '...but are the Scarab Sages worthy of THEIR admiration?'

"I'll pass on staying here at the monastery but I'm glad everyone is ok" Grog smiles.

"Bertag, you are too humble. You keep everyone safe until we arrived. This wouldn't be a success without you." Meredith makes sure to congratulate the man.

"I would not mind some training here, but I know I wouldn't be able to stay for the long run. The trees call to me..." Meredith stares outside.

Meredith spends some time learning about fighting and grappling techniques. She rarely sleeps indoors, and spends some time as the local animals.

Finally, she knows it's time. She thanks the monastery for their hospitality, takes some water and food, and prepares her journey back to Absalom. Who knows what she will see along the way...

With fond farewells you make your departure from the monks and return to the Grand Lodge.

Venture-Captain Norden Balentiir is delighted with both your finding of the sky key and also the overtures from the monastery.

Well done everyone. Thanks for the game. Your chronicles are now available.

Thanks.

"I cannot stay, but thank you for the offer. The stories that will be told are epic." Meran waves as they group leaves.

Thank you so much for the great run.

[B]Thanks for running. Great job[/ooc]

"I know little of these Sky Keys, but I am glade that we took down the abomination to nature that are the servants of Rovagug." He gives the monks a simple bow and then to the new-found friends. "I trust we will meet again."