[PFS Core] GM Harker Presents: The Emerald Spire (Inactive)

Game Master Upaynao

"Are you hurt? We have healers among us. It is too dangerous to be here all alone. You may accompany us or wait until we have completed our exploration of this level then exit out together. Here is some food and drink. It's not much, but we can fill our bellies with wine and mutton at an inn later."

Xakon gives her a full waterskin and a day's worth of trail rations.

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"I'm fine for now, thank you." She replies, eating and drinking a little from the items provided, "I think I'd rather stay with you all, it's much safer in a group. You aren't a rescue party for me, are you?"

I'll give you all a little bit to interact with her further if you wish, then we'll return to the SOP.

Sugar was keeping a lookout for Xakon's safety but the grin on his face garners a bit of attention.

yeah, I am sure we can ALL enjoy some food and wine together. Sugar adds as she intersects herself between Xakon and the girl.

I'm Lady Sugarsnap and these are my friends, Freo, Mudk, Jirah, Siv, lastly Xakon, Oh and that over there is Truffles, he's may seem a little scary but he's really a lot of fun once ya get to know him. So What'st your name? If ya want to travel with us, that's cool, I'll make sure ya stay safe. Truffles will guard ya too.

Sugar rambles on, watching the girl for any "odd" behavior or unnecessary attention toward Xakon.

Frēodwēn offers a bow. "I am Frēodwēn, ma'am. Explorer, magician, storyteller, and encourager of this fine band of Pathfinders." He smiles. "I am glad we could come to your aid. However, are you able to tell us anything of this Klarkosh? And I am most interested to know how you came to be his prisoner."

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"It is a relief to meet you all. As I told, uh, Frēodwēn is it? My name is Tiawask. I would appreciate any help you can give." She replies politely to Sugarsnap, exhibiting no undue attention to Xakon.

The woman then answers Frēodwēn's inquiries about Klarkosh, "Unfortunately, I didn't learn much about him before I was ambushed by green constructs and he imprisoned me. I can tell you that he is a human male who's turn parts of his body into gold metal. He also has a a number of those green constructs who serve him. You've must have either been very skillful or lucky to avoid him."

Jirah casts Detect Magic on the room while Tiawask speaks, and notices that the rescued woman has an illusion aura. When Jirah asks about this, Tiawask replies, "It is the magic of the serpentfolk. They use horrible visions to torment me. Thanks to you all, that's over now."

"Ah yes, Klarkosh. We did for him, if you take my meaning. How did you come to be in this particular imprisonment?"

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"After I escaped from Klarkosh, I fell victim to the spell trap on the landing outside this level. The serpentfolk captured me and placed me in here." Tiawask answers with a sad sigh.

Anything else someone wants to do here at the moment?

Ready to move along.

Evidently satisfied with Tiawask's answers, the group continues forward with the woman in the back. Turning south in the hallway, Xakon is the first to discover another degenerate serpentfolk patrolling the area. Upon seeing the halfling, the serpentfolk curses in Draconic and seems prepared to charge.

The areas on the map beyond the eastern serpentfolk are currently unknown to the party. I only revealed them now in case someone ends up moving past the serpentfolk or somehow otherwise peers down that direction.

PC Initiative
Frēodwēn Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Jirah Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Lady Sugarsnap's Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Mudk's Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Sivantanpisil's Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Xakon's Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Initiative (Round 1)
Sivantanpisil [2 Dmg] <= Up
Frēodwēn <= Up
Sugarsnap/Truffles [S: 2 Dmg] <= Up
Tiawask
Degenerate Serpentfolk
Jirah [1 Dmg]
Xakon
Mudk [2 Dmg]

Sivantanpisil, Frēodwēn, and Sugarsnap/Truffles are up first.

Upon hearing the serpentfolk's hiss, Siv draws her wand and casts bless upon the party.

Hearing trouble up ahead, Sivantanpisil draws her wand and blesses the group with divine magic.

Bless is active: +1 morale bonus to attack rolls and fear saves.

Frēodwēn and Sugarsnap/Truffles

Seeing something is afoot, Frēodwēn pauses.

delaying

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Located too far away to know precisely what's happening yet, Frēodwēn and Sugarsnap both pause for a moment to get their bearings.

The green scaled serpentfolk charges Xakon, but fails to make contact through the halfling's armor. Another gray serpentfolk then moves into view to join him in the hallway.

"Why are we stopping? Is there trouble ahead?" Tiawask asks with concern.

Initiative (Rounds 1-2)
Sivantanpisil [2 Dmg] <= Up
Frēodwēn <= Up
Sugarsnap/Truffles [S: 2 Dmg] <= Up
Tiawask
2 Degenerate Serpentfolk
Jirah [1 Dmg] <= Up
Xakon <= Up
Mudk [2 Dmg] <= Up

Effects
Bless: +1 morale bonus to attack rolls and Fear saves.

Everyone is up now!

Sugar turns to ease Tiawask's fears don't worry, I'm sure everything is alright, Xakon has a handle on things.

turning toward the group, everything is alright up there isn't it?

can Frēodwēn make any kind of ranged attack from this angle?

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Sivvy points at the serpent folk, shouting, "Fall!"

Cast command on the serpentfolk. Will DC 15

Mudk swings at the nearest serpent folk, but is hampered by the bad angle and trying not to hit Xakon.

"It's really crowded in here, I'll try and make room but be ready to move up as soon as it clears."
PA bless: 1d20 + 1 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 10 = 132d4 + 13 ⇒ (4, 3) + 13 = 20
PA bless: 1d20 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 5 = 82d4 + 13 ⇒ (3, 1) + 13 = 17

I'm going to say that with the hard 90 degree corner that anyone behind Mudk cannot currently target the serpentfolk adjacent to Xakon. With that in mind, I'll assume Siv delays for the moment. Mudk can make his attack, but the enemy receives a cover bonus. This level has a lot of 5 foot halls, which can make combat a little frustrating.

Sugarsnap attempts to soothe Tiawask's fears then inquires what's going on further ahead. Frēodwēn and Sivantanpisil contemplate a ranged attack and spell respectively, but are stymied by the narrow halls.

Mudk attacks the serpentfolk twice around the corner, but neither attack lands.

Let's see what Xakon's going to do. If room is made for someone to move forward, I'll redirect back to everyone who hasn't acted. Otherwise, I'll just delay the rest unless you want to do something that doesn't require seeing your target.

Xakon rages, biting his opponent with growing fangs and thrusts twice with his rapier. He will step over the body if he falls.

rapier+2: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 21
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15

rapier+2: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 17
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14

bite: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 12
adm dmg: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Xakon's first attack hits the serpentfolk, but his subsequent attacks miss. The creature still looks moderately healthy despite his injury.

Jirah, Siv, Frēodwēn, Sugar/Truffs have another chance to act, otherwise I'll delay you all late Sunday.

Sugar and Truffles will just delay due to their position

Siv delays.

Unable to provide much assistance with the narrow halls, the rest of the group waits for an opening.

The serpentfolk with the greenish scales attempts to strike Xakon with his mace and fangs, but neither attack gets terrible close to hitting. The other pale serpentfolk closes the distance to stand right behind him.

Initiative (Rounds 2-3)
Sivantanpisil [2 Dmg] <= Up
Frēodwēn <= Up
Sugarsnap/Truffles [S: 2 Dmg] <= Up
Tiawask
2 Degenerate Serpentfolk
Jirah [1 Dmg] <= Up
Xakon <= Up
Mudk [2 Dmg] <= Up

Effects
Bless: +1 morale bonus to attack rolls and Fear saves.

Everyone is up again, after Mudk and Xakon act I'll probably delay the other PC's again to speed things up, unless an opening is created.

I'm fine with being on indefinite delay. These guys don't seem worth using up any buffs

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PA bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 = 212d4 + 13 ⇒ (4, 3) + 13 = 20
PA bless: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 72d4 + 13 ⇒ (4, 4) + 13 = 21

Mudk focuses on his attack for a moment but gets caught looking past the first foe.

Xakon continues his raging assault. He will step forward if the monster falls.

rapier+2: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 25
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15

rapier+2: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 28
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 13

bite: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 13
adm dmg: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

crit threat: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 23
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15

With the cover of the wall, the serpentfolk avoids being hit by Mudk's attacks. It isn't so lucky against Xakon who hits it twice, with the second attack causing critical injury. The creature falls and Xakon steps up to engage the remaining enemy at his next opportunity.

Jirah, Sivantanpisil, Frēodwēn, and Sugarsnap/Truffles. There's now a space for someone to move in behind Xakon and make a reach or ranged attack.

Also, as a reminder Siv, you already know that serpentfolk are immune to mind-affecting effects.

Also, as a reminder Siv, you already know that serpentfolk are immune to mind-affecting effects.

oh, yea. Thanks!

All right, in the interests of moving along, I'll assume no one wants to fill in the gap yet.

The remaining serpentfolk attacks Xakon with its mace and fangs, but the attacks are half-hearted at best and completely miss.

Initiative (Rounds 3-4)
Sivantanpisil [2 Dmg] <= Up
Frēodwēn <= Up
Sugarsnap/Truffles [S: 2 Dmg] <= Up
Tiawask
1 Degenerate Serpentfolk
Jirah [1 Dmg] <= Up
Xakon <= Up
Mudk [2 Dmg] <= Up

Effects
Bless: +1 morale bonus to attack rolls and Fear saves.

Everyone is up!

oh, I didn't catch that last sentence of the post. I assumed Mudk had taken the spot. Frēodwēn would have taken it and fired off a ranged attack

Frēodwēn steps into the opening and looses an arrow over Xakon's shoulder.

longbow, attack, soft cover, deadly aim, heroism, point blank, bless, arcane strike: 1d20 + 12 - 4 - 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 4 - 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 11 for piercing, cold iron, magic: 1d8 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 17

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Frēodwēn moves into the open spot and fire an arrow at the serpentfolk. Perhaps too excited to find an opening, the projectile completely misses its target.

Xakon continues his raging assault.

Die you miserable magot!

rapier+2: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 23
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 = 12

rapier+2: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 30
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14

bite: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 28
dmg: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

confirm crit: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 11
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15

The serpentfolk is hit by all three of Xakon's attacks, but remains standing. It retaliates with mace and bite, and hits the raging halfling with its mace. Xakon takes 10 damage from the mace strike.

Unable to assist Xakon or Frēodwēn, the rest of the group waits to move forward.

Initiative (Rounds 4-5)
Sivantanpisil [2 Dmg] <= Up
Frēodwēn <= Up
Sugarsnap/Truffles [S: 2 Dmg] <= Up
Tiawask
1 Degenerate Serpentfolk
Jirah [1 Dmg] <= Up
Xakon [10 Dmg] <= Up
Mudk [2 Dmg] <= Up

Effects
Bless: +1 morale bonus to attack rolls and Fear saves.

The PC's are up again!

Still delaying

Xakon continues his raging assault.

rapier+2: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 33
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14

rapier+2: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 20
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 = 12

bite: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 24
dmg: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

confirm crit: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 19
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14

is it still standing? If so, Frēodwēn will use rapid shot, along with all the modifiers from his previous attack. I say this because I may be out of pocket the next couple of days

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Xakon opens up another salvo of attacks against the remaining serpentfolk and easily finishes it off.

Combat Over

A search of the enemies' bodies only reveals two masterwork heavy maces.

* * *

Progressing further down the hallway as it makes a 90 degree turn to the west, the passage opens up to reveal a large statue of a snake facing a wide corridor to the north that ends in a pair of golden doors covered in a twisting serpent pattern.

A quick search by Xakon reveals a round depression on the body of the serpent statue, just below the head. It has an odd pattern inside.

Xakon does not find any traps in the area, but with the majority of the group currently behind him, he has not yet received any assistance. That being said, he does notice that stepping closer than 10 feet to the golden doors causes some hissing noises to become audible. A closer step increases the volume of the hissing sounds. Moving back more than 10 feet causes the noises to stop.

If you want to move in to assist Xakon, please move your icon into your preferred position or let me know where to move you. If you want to move closer to the golden doors more than the 8 feet that Xakon has so far attempted, also let me know how close you get.

If you want to just bypass the area all together, the passage continues to the west and turns 90 degrees to the north that you have not yet explored.

knowledge, religion, take 20: 20 + 6 = 26

Frēodwēn identifies the strange symbol and shares its meaning with the party. "I have no idea what it means beyond that, unfortunately."

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"Halt mates! I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but that hissing sound is getting closer. We didn't have the best of luck last go around with those blasted snakes. I say we skip this area. We saved the lady already."

Unless restrained or persauded otherwise, the diminutive rogue moves to explore the northwestern passage.

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CLW wand: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 2 = 11

Deciding to skip the hissing golden doors for now, Xakon leads the group to the northwest until he comes to a single, inaudible door. He checks the door for traps, but with the narrow hallways only gets the assistance of Sivantanpisil.

Finding no dangers, the male halfling slides the door open, unleashing a cloud of hot steam. The misty room contains a steaming pool edged with glistening stones. Lounging about in the water are three serpentfolk who all immediately stand up.

The creatures then move straight for the door, with the green scaled serpentfolk attempting a bite that is stopped by Xakon's armor. The other two serpentfolk whisper to themselves and suddenly become blurry.

PC Initiative
Frēodwēn Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Jirah Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Lady Sugarsnap's Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Mudk's Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Sivantanpisil's Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Xakon's Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Initiative (Round 1)
3 Serpentfolk (Red, White are Blurry)
Sivantanpisil <= Up
Frēodwēn <= Up
Sugarsnap/Truffles <= Up
Mudk <= Up
Xakon <= Up
Jirah <= Up
Tiawask

Everyone is up. Due to another 5 foot wide tunnel bottleneck, I'll just delay those in the back after 24 hours unless circumstances change. You may want to consider shifting around to allow ranged access to the enemies.

Xakon raged and full attacks. He will step forward if the adjacent foe falls.

I will stay on front as melee with have good HP and AC.

rapier+2: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 24
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14

rapier+2: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 12
adm dmg: 1d4 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 = 12

bite: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 17
dmg: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Sivvy begins casting a spell.

Casting Summon Monster III. If possible, I'll take a 5' step to swap with Mudk to be able to attack with reach next round.

Xakon's first rapier strike hits, while the other attacks miss.

Sivantanpisil begins a long casting spell.

If Mudk is willing to swap or otherwise moves, then I'll move you into that space, Siv.

Frēodwēn, Sugarsnap/Truffles, Mudk, Jirah

Sugar and Truffles stay put. she continues to convince their new friend that Xakon is not available, and that she just isn't his type...in a polite way of course.

Sugar's top notch diplomacy skillz: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

EDIT: I may have made her an enemy now....

had a little boy hurt himself last night and take us to the ER. Everything is okay but I've been busy. Feel free to swap me.

Frēodwēn would likewise like to swap with Mudk once he and Siv have swapped

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Mudk adjusts places with Sivantanpisil and Frēodwēn, allowing them reach and ranged access to the serpentfolk.

Sugarsnap begins an attempt to convince Tiawask to lay off Xakon. With an amused smirk, Tiawask cuts Sugar off at the very beginning, "Oh, you don't need to worry about me. I have no interest in him."

The green serpentfolk continues its attack on Xakon with its dagger and bite. Although the bite comes close to hitting, neither attack lands.

The red serpentfolk hisses a spell to itself, then points to Sivantanpisil and says, "You're going to waste your spell on these serperntfolk, stop casting."

Sivantanpisil needs to make a DC 16 Will save or she stops casting before the spell finishes. This is an enchantment (compulsion) mind-affecting effect.

The pale serpentfolk also casts something, resulting in four additional images dancing around it, confusing its real position.

Initiative (Round 2)
Green Serpentfolk
Red Serpentfolk [Blur active]
White Serpentfolk [Blur; 4 mirror images + real creature active]
Sivantanpisil <= Up
Frēodwēn <= Up
Sugarsnap/Truffles <= Up
Mudk <= Up
Xakon <= Up
Jirah <= Up
Tiawask

Everyone is up!

was Frēodwēn unable to get any additional actions last round? I thought swapping would just be a 5' step

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Go ahead and take a standard action on top of your current round actions, Frēodwēn.

I'm hoping for an Inspire Courage to help cut them down.

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