[PFS/DMK] 3-09 The Quest for Perfection Trilogy (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

"Let me help." Salena helps Talathel tie Forch to the rope, and later helps the others with their mounts as well.

She waits for everyone else to be up before she starts climbing the rope.

Climb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

At the camp, Hikage nods when he hears the guides' plea.

"We understand and thank you for the help you have provided until now. Go now and see your families, for they need you the most."

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Hikage helps his trusted wolf mount to climb, then follows him.
Climb (Yôru): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Hikage takes 10 for a final 15 in Climb, then will aid another the other party members (if allowed).

Krux looks to Salena for a boost while grabbing onto the rope.

I'm not very adept at these sorts of activities. I will accept your offer.

Climb: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7
Climb retry?: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 = 5
Climb second retry?: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18

Taicho and Kikage clearly have the least trouble getting up the cliff, and with the aid of a few ropes, it is possible to get the rest of the party up. The plan is smooth as silk, were it not for the appearance of a monstrosity lurking in the caves above! A strange, crab-like creature descends from a hole in the ceiling...

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Hikage
Taicho
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Cave monster
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Krux
Talathel
Salene
Maldrek
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"What is that?!"
Talathel exclaims as the creature scurries out of its hiding hole. His wolf starts growling at the creature, also unsure of what it is.

Round 1
Taicho takes a 5ft step further into the tunnel to make room for the others to attack the creatures ...
Dueling Sword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 for Cold Iron Slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
... still shaken from the surprise, his own attack is not effective.

Talathel exclaims in surprise as Taicho tries a tentative attack on the creature, too startled to land any kind of blow.

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Hikage
Taicho
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Cave monster
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Krux
Talathel
Salene
Maldrek
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Hikage steps aside to interpose himself between the monstrosity and its preys, then draws his katana and strikes one clean blow in the same gesture, much like the iai students of his home country.

Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 221d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

"I will be your opponent, beast. Leave my companions alone, lest you should feel the stinge of my blade of truth."

Hikage gives a demonstration of sword mastery, using the monsters own movements to hurt it with. The monster retaliates by trying to grab the sword master with his pincers, drawing two deep cuts in the wayang's flesh.

Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 231d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 231d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

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Krux
Talathel
Salene
Maldrek
Hikage
Taicho
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Cave monster (8)
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Round 2
Taicho jabs at the creature with his sword ...
Dueling Sword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 for Cold Iron Slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

I don't see Maldrek on the map

Krux casts Magic Missle after moving within line of sight.

Arcane Failure=10%: 1d100 ⇒ 6

The spell fizzles due to the mithril chain shirt interfering with his casting.

Not again!

Taicho stabs at the terror from above, while Krux tries to fire of a spell, but gets stuck in his mithril shirt.

Maldrek is on the map now

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Krux
Talathel
Salene
Maldrek
Hikage
Taicho
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Cave monster (8)
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Talathel decides it is safer on top of his wolf and jumps on top of him. He points at the creature and yells at the others.
"Close you eyes! Turn your heads!"
After the drama he casts flare on the creature to try and dazzle it. He aims it close to the creature's eyes as to prevent everyone from getting blind. Before the spell goes off he closes his eyes also. A bright light envelops the creature and fades again.
"I think it is done."
The little gnome says with his eyes still closed.

DC 15 fort save to negate or 1 minute dazzled

That's the moment when I'm relieved that we're in subtier 1-2!

The wayang winces from the pain but does not groan. Instead, he uses the proximity induced by his snapping claws to slash once again at the beast.

"As long as I draw breath, you shall not lay a claw on my companions. Begone!"

Challenge! +1 to attack for all allies, +1 damage for me.

Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 201d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

Maldrek moved to wall and started expedite climbing up.
Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

The gnome creates a burst of light while keeping his eyes closed, cramping his face in the effort.

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

The monster seems to whince at the light, giving Hikage an opportunity to land a resounding blow on the carapace of the creature. Maldrek starts climbing up.

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Krux
Talathel
Salene
Maldrek
Hikage
Taicho
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Cave monster (14, dazzled)
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Climb, Accelerated Climbing: 1d20 + 5 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 5 = 18

Salena climbs up as fast as she can, but still feels it's too slow.

"Hold on, I'm coming!"

I think that is all of us this round; Krux and Taicho have already acted above.

You're right, thanks

Salene follows Maldrek, trying to climb up.

The ceiling monster keeps preying on Hikage, snapping at the samurai with a pincer.

Claw, Hikage: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 - 1 = 201d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Claw, Hikage: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 1 = 11

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Krux
Talathel
Salene
Maldrek
Hikage
Taicho
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Cave monster (14)
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Talathel looks at Hikage and flinches as another hit cuts him to ribbons. He looks into his hand and mumbles something, causing a flame to appear in his hand. He hols his open hand with the flame towards the creature and a bolt of fire shoots towards it. The bolt flies off into the wall as forch moved a little underneath him. A moment after the flame disappeared a new one appeared in his hand.

Ranged touch: 1d20 ⇒ 3

The blood starts flowing abundantly on the wayang's armor, and its bearer halts for a split second, as if doubting his ability to defeat the beast before it slays him.

I shall not doubt. Not now. May my blade strike true!

Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 281d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
Confirmation: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 201d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Round 3
Taicho fans at the creature with his sword ... again ...
Dueling Sword: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 for Cold Iron Slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Climb, Accelerated Climbing: 1d20 + 5 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 5 = 15

Salena continues to climb up as fast as she can, reaches the tunnel, and moves into position while drawing both of her swords.

"I'm here!" she announces, ready to fight.

Krux attempts another casting of heat seeking force bullets.

Arcane Failure=10%: 1d100 ⇒ 49
magic missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3, 4) + 3 = 11

Eat those for breakfast!

Hikage's resolve is strong, and just as the beast is about to lunge out at the samurai again, his blade flashes with uncanny precision, slicing the body of the cave dweller.

Combat over!

The hole in the ceiling that housed the cave fisher seems to lead to cave of sorts.

Talathel throws the second ball of fire into the cave in the hope they see anything up there, managing only a brief flash of light. He casts dancing lights and sends the small wisp like orbs up into the cave to get a better look.
"What a peculiar creature that was! Maybe it was hiding some treasure up there, could one of you get a look up there? My clothes would get dirty climbing that rock wall..."

"Possible ... No Look Up"
Taicho doesn't seem inclined to climb up an check ...
though he will search the surrounding as carefully as he can ...

My climbing skills have proven less than adequate. Salena, do you mind having a look?

Krux casts Dancing Lights into the cave and uses his low light vision to detect anything unusual.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Salena sheaths buts of her swords. "Sure, I'll take a look."

She waits for everyone to be in the tunnel before reeling in the rope and throwing it up to the hole the creature came from.

Throw Rope: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Climb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Will do for a knotted rope! :P

With the rope hopefully stuck to something, maybe after tying a loop on its end, Salena climbs up.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Once Salena's in the late creature's cave thingy, she takes a look around for anything of interest.

Salena finally is the one to take a climb to the hole in the ceiling. Up there, she finds a bunch of items, probably once belonging to the victims of the cave dweller. A cloak, a potion and two scrolls all seem to be of some value.

The cave lead out to the open air again. The terrain is rough, until after about half an hour, a narrow path leads up the mountain, hugging a sheer cliff face to one side, while dropping off to the other into what appears to be the remains of a rock slide. Several alcoves have been carved into the cliff face, each containing a small stone shrine—some little more than simple standing stones, others ornately carved lanterns or small houses. The path is well defined, promising easier progress, and is a welcome break from the rough terrain leading up to this point.

One of the shrines ' alcoves contains a narrow fissure at its back.

- Glad you are safe, guys! I couldn't climb faster... Too bad, I don't understand anything regarding that magic stuff, but take your time and then we'll continue

Perception DC14: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
"Healing Potion; may use later."
Knowledge (Local) DC15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
"Shrines protect travelers ..."
Taicho will add a small stone offering to each of the shrines as they pass by them ...

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Talathel takes a good look at the items but hasn't a clue what they are.
"Aaaah... Very interesting. I think they are magic items but I am not sure."
He says as he rubs his beard. He shrugs and lets the others handle the items as they seem fit.
"Let us continue!"
He takes a sniff from his snuff box as his wolf sets off with him on top. Riding his wolf he looks around bored with the scenery.
"Do one of you maybe have a book or something I may read? The landscape is... the same..."

"No, I don't have a book with me," Salena says slightly agitated.

She keeps her eyes on the terrain beneath her feet, having to trust her own feet to lead her safely over the narrow path.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Krux casts Read Magic on the two scrolls.

Ah, this one here will aid you against extreme temperatures and the other will grant you climbing ability of a spider. I can cast them both upon anyone that needs it.

I've put up the map for the shrines. It's a narrow path. In what order do you march?

Maldrek has lance, so he can take second spot, and let Salena to walk first

Talathel falls back in the group as it goes on single file.
"Quite narrow isn't it? Not what I'm used to from my home. Wide roads they had there."

I will be on a trip (small holiday) this week! From the 6th to the 10th. I expect to have little to no internet. (GM)pc me as needed!

Krux prefers to stay away from the fray and lingers in the back.

As the adventurers inspect the shrine with the fissure, a dreadful undead human appears, looking intent on gnawing the adventurer's bones.

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Krux
Hikage
Maldrek
Salene
Taicho
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Creature
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Talathel
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Round 1 Delay
Taicho will delay his action until after his companions move; hopefully pushing forward to allow the undead humanoid to move onto the path where he can shoot it ...

"Careful! There's some undead thing ahead!"

Salena moves up to the undead while drawing both of her swords, and swings one of them at it.

Sawtooth Saber: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Krux advances and casts magic missile.

arcane failure, 10%: 1d100 ⇒ 60
Magic missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1, 3) + 3 = 9

Taicho waits for the opportune moment, showing a patience that starkly contrasts with Salena who, drawing her blade, rushes for the ghoul as Krux's magic missile flies by. Salena. Between the solid hit and the arcane projectile, there is little to prevent the ghoul form succumbing. Deeper down, however, a growl can be heard, indicating that the threat is not over.

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Krux
Hikage
Maldrek
Salene
Taicho <--Delay
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Another Creature
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Talathel
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Charges to heal after previous fight:
CLW wand charges: 5d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 6, 7) + 5 = 21

Hikage prods his wolf forward, riding him into the fissure. Seeing no way to reach for the creature otherwise, he casts long arm and draws his katana.

Even with a lance, Maldrek couldn't reach an undead, so he walked forward to check if another approach is possible.

Move, if there is passage, I'll walk to get closer.

Hikage prepares to fight, while Maldrek scouts around the corner, only to hear that Salena encounters another ghoul, a terrible creature that tries to bite her.

Bite, Salena: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 131d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

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Talathel
Krux
Hikage
Maldrek
Salene
Taicho
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Ghoul
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Keep your damn dead heads off of her!

Krux casts another magic missile.

arcane failure, 10%: 1d100 ⇒ 44
Magic missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) + 3 = 10

Round 2
Taicho moves up to the cave entrance ...
"Withdraw ... Make creature come out. Attack better."