[PFS/DMK] 6-98 Serpents Rise - Table I (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

All eyes are turned towards the professional.

Sure enough, she manages to find not one, but two hidden magical devices on the door: one is general trap, while the other activates when the proper key is not used.

DC 30 DDV to disable

Shohiraj gets a thumbs-up from Marnarius for finding the traps. As he digs around in his backpack for his thieving tools, he keeps his voice down and asks "Do you need a hand?"

I don't think she needs the help, but Marnarius will Aid Another on the Disable Device check.

Disable device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

Joliryn whispers

"How is it going? Are you able to get us through the door?"

Marnarius tries to disable the traps, but hasn't managed so far. Fortunately he didn't set any of them off.

Since Marnarius said he was using aid another with the disable device check, can we just assume the professional takes 10 with disable device and add a +2 from the assist to that?

d'oh. Misread that...

thanks for rolling hight, GM :)

The Professional wraps up her sleeves and takes a closer look at the traps. "I think I'm able to remove them."

DD Trap 1: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (19) + 22 = 41
DD Trap 2: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (15) + 22 = 37

Just to inform you, I will be traveling for work until late on Thursday, during which time I may or may not have access to the internet

"And, did you succeed? I think you must have since we haven't all been blown to pieces since you started to work on the lock." Joliryn inquires after she sees the Professional fiddle with the traps and lock a bit

The professional manages to disable the traps, and a certain key should allow ingress.

The door opens up to a large vault. Rows of low shelves laden with scrolls, books, and the odd relic line this well-lit hall. At its far end stands a small fountain that emits a small amount of steam—enough to keep this dry room’s humidity constant. Six decorative columns, each one densely carved with animal imagery and fanciful whorls, stand along the walls, and a pair of lounging lizard statues rest on a dais at the north end of the room.

"Marnarius and Zurnzal please take point. Everyone keep your eyes open we are going in." Rataji enters and looks around the room for anything suspicious or signs of the Documents.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Marnarius nods in acknowledgment of Rataji's plan, donning his shield and drawing his sword while advancing through the corridor and whispering some final words to Zurnzal. Come on, fellow. Let's do this. Time for some action."

Eyeing the various statues and carvings with caution, he takes a step into the room. Wouldn't be the first time some fancy crap like that comes to life! He doesn't allow the statues to draw all his attention, though. His eyes begin sweeping the room as soon as he enters, from left to right and back. Left, right, left, trusting to his instinct and training to let him react to any sudden movement.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Marnarius moves into the vault on the orders of Rataji, but only gets a few seconds before the stone lizards start moving. What's even worse, the column in the back of the vault turned out to be housing two chameleons, stealthily hidden in the stonework.

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322
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Lizard
Lizard
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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
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Chameleon
Chameleon
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Rataji
ZurnzalSkaarr
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Ouch. Could Zurnzal/Skaarr start the combat beside me, if he wants? It seems logical that we would advance together. Or should I have stated that more specifically in my post?

I moved you all a bit closer, seems logical

Any relevant knowledge rolls? Are the chameleons alive, or statues?

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

Pfft. Hope these are religious statues.

As 322 skips into the room, she suddenly becomes alert. She darts into the room and fires a ray from her fingertips, hitting the Western chameleon.

Ray of Sickening vs Ranged Touch and Flatfooted: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Assuming that hit, DC 15 Fort Save or be sickened for 7 minutes.

Do we have a map?

Yes we do, it is linked above, just above the campaign tab.

Map(link)

K(planes) is the relevant check.

The experiment realises that these creatures are not animated statues, or religious items of any sort, though she can't quite figure out what else they are.

A ray shoots from 322's hand and hits the chameleon, but hardly seems to affect it.
Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

The lizard start moving about, withtout clearly advancing on the adventurers

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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
Rataji
Zurnzal
322
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Chameleon
Chameleon
Lizard
Lizard
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Marnarius spots the chameleon while sweeping the room. He is distracted for a moment by the erratic movement of the stone-like lizards, but then focuses on the task at hand. Taking full advantage of the moment, he advances to the chameleon on his left. In the blink of an eye, he has crossed the few yards while studying the beast, looking for any weak points he might exploit. He then raises his sword for two quick strikes, putting his full weight behind them.

5-foot step to the left, swift action to study both chameleons. Full attack with Power Attack (PA). Sneak attack, if they're flat-footed

Attack +2 Study -2 PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 - 2 = 23
Damage +2 Study +4 PA: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 4 = 17
Extra damage, Sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9

Iterative +2 Study -2 PA: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 24
Damage +2 Study +4 PA: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 + 4 = 20
Extra damage, Sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

Rataji pours through the knowledge of his studies and tries to find useful information for his team.

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

Will share then act on information

322 stares at the Northern Lizard and screams at it in Auran.

Casting Murderous Command. Will Save DC 15. Also taking a 5 ft step so I'm surrounded by pews.

Rataji knows that these are foo creatures, special guardians from the ethereal plane. Seems like all they ever wanted was a brother: when seen in pairs, they profit from special protection. (You get two questions)

Marnarius doesn't owe the creatures anything and attacks hard, putting the chameleon under pressure, his two solid blow make sure the creatures neck winds up snapping in the end.

Adjusting 322's target to south chameleon - the other one is down

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

The chameleon refuses the methods 322 abuses, and sees through her rehearsed insanity.

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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
Rataji
Zurnzal
322
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Chameleon
Lizard
Lizard
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Shohiraj draws her rapier and advances towards the chameleon.
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Sneak Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 4) = 12 if still FF

What special/supernatural abilities does it have? Does it have any weaknesses?

Their weakness is a longsword to the face, says Marnarius. :)

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Their weakness is a hammer to the face, (they've got DC 5/bludgeoning). It can harden its skin as an immediate action, granting it hardness 10 but reduced movement. As long as its twin is within 30 feet, both have the benefit of a protection from evil spell.

The professional stabs hard at the chameleon, and manages to dislodge some pebbles.

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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
Rataji
Zurnzal
322
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Chameleon (12)
Lizard
Lizard
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Zurnzal moves into the chamber and kicks the closest lizard dude.

Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Seeing the two lizards are engaged in combat, 322 stalls the chameleon with the gift of madness.

Will DC 17 or go insane for 7 rounds. One of these critters will fail their Will Save, dammit. That's my 3rd Gift of Madness today.

Rataji Fires a barrage of Magic Missiles at the wounded Chameleon.

MM: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3, 3, 4) + 4 = 15

WIll: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

The chameleon just barely avoids the gaze of the Abyss, an the insanity that comes with it, but there's no avoiding the magic missiles that slam into it.

Zurnzal kicks the lizard, and small pieces of rubble crumble off.

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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
Rataji
Zurnzal
322
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Chameleon (27)
Lizard (8)
Lizard
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Jolyrin moves up next to Marnarius and strikes at the lizard standing infront the both of them

To hit AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
damage if hit: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

That chameleon was already dead. My apologies, I forgot to remove it. You can amend your move, but I'll advance the turn first.

The lizards move down the isle, one of them ignoring the experiment as it passes by to snap at the ambitious([ooc]322 can make an AoO if holding a weapon), while the other just stop in front of her, and bite a chunk out of the strange woman's side.

Bite, Ambitious: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Bite, Experiment: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 222d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 6 = 16

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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
Rataji
Zurnzal
322
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Chameleon (27)
Lizard (8)
Lizard
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You're not fully sure what 322 said as the chameleon bit her and resisted all of her saves, but it probably wasn't pretty.

She takes a step back and makes a murderous command upon the lizard. Will Save DC 15 to ignore

Shohiraj continues to swing her rapier at the chameleon.
Rapier: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"Clear the center!" Rataji warns his allies as he casts a Lighting Bolt at the 2 Frilled Lizards.

LightiningDC19: 7d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1, 3, 2, 2, 1) = 17

WIll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
RFX: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
RFX: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

The lizard resists the call of the darkness, while Shohiraj makes another scratch in the chameleon. Then, a crackling roar announces a streak of lightning, jumping from one lizard to the next.

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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
Rataji
Zurnzal
322
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Chameleon (29)
Lizard (16)
Lizard (17)
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Marnarius wipes some sweat from his face with a forearm once the chameleon goes down. "It's a start... Too bad we're just dealing with statues." He mutters some expletives under his breath while he seems to struggle with the shield strapped to his left arm. It looks as if he'd rather ditch the wooden thing and start hacking away with his sword, but experience has taught him not to undervalue his defenses.

He tries to gauge whether any of the others might assist his attacks. Still busy with the other green one, it seems. Following on the heels of Rataji's lightning, Marnarius steps back into the hallway, right next to one of the Lizards. He sizes up his new opponent and starts chopping at the stone.

5-foot step, swift action to study both lizards. Full attack with Power Attack (PA).

Attack +2 Study -2 PA: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 2 - 2 = 15
Damage +2 Study +4 PA: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 + 4 = 16

Iterative +2 Study -2 PA: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 24
Damage +2 Study +4 PA: 1d8 + 6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 + 4 = 19

Ah,since I don't think I could have reached anything else to attack is it ok to change the attack from last round to a readied attack? I think that comes down to me attacking the blue lizard

Joliryn having a big target in front of her decides to try to cut out some tendons in one of the reptiles limbs

To hit AC blue lizard: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Damage if hit: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 +Fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
to confirm treat: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Extra damage if confirmed: 1d3 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The Ambitious kicks at the stony lizard nearest him again.

Attacks: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 271d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 81d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Marnarius puts all his weight behind his attacks, and while his first blow is too wild, his second one connects, sending bits of stone flying.

Joliryn follows up with a fiery, hyper-accurate, slash, cutting and scorching the lizard. Marnarius also kicks twice, cracking some stone with his first.

The chameleon keeps biting at the agents

Bite, Pro: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

While the lizard focuses his assault on Marnarius

Bite, Marnarius: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 232d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 = 16
Tail, Marnarius: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 241d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

The last lizard pushes itself bash the benches in the room, and attacks Joliryn, even though she is hard to reach

Bite, Jliryn, partial cover: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 2 = 222d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 6 = 13

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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
Rataji
Zurnzal
322
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Chameleon (29)
Lizard - Blue (48)
Lizard - Red (17)
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"Stupid animal." Shohiraj says and swings her weapon again.
Rapier: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Marnarius grunts, biting back the pain from his wounds. So much for a good defense. Stupid shield!

He glances over his shoulder, where his fellows are battling the second chameleon. "You done yet? They've practically surrounded us! " He then switches his attention to 322. "Oi, girl!" he shouts. "Get behind this lizard and wave a dagger at it. Just distract it long enough so I can end this thing."

322, would you be willing to walk around the bench and flank the lizard from the right? You should be able to reach with just a move action, I think.

Marnarius delays, hoping for a chance at sneak attack damage.

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322 frowns as the lizards ignore her commands. She hears and sees Marnarius shouting at her, but his words sounds like the wind.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Luckily he points hard enough for her to get the message. She draws her dagger, walks around the bench and calls upon the darkness to protect her.

Using the cloak of darkness for +6 AC and +4 Stealth bonuses for an hour. This is my second hour of its use.

Oops, totally forgot about the curse.

Marnarius gives the Experiment an awkward grin, something that might be meant as encouragement. Strange young thing, but at least she follows orders...

With the lizard properly distracted, Marnarius resumes his attacks, aiming for precision over brute strength this time.

Full attack, no power attack

Attack +2 Study +2 Flank: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 18
Damage +2 Study: 1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13
Extra damage, Sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5

Iterative +2 Study +2 Flank: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 32
Damage +2 Study: 1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9 Confirm critical: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 20
Critical damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Extra damage, Sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Although the professional connects with the chameleon, her attack is to weak to damage the stony outer shell. The experiment moves around the lizard to threaten it from the other side, which is Marnarius' cue to stab hard. He is too eager on the first stab, but his return swing is vicious, nearly killing the lizard.

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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
Rataji
Zurnzal
322
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Chameleon (29)
Lizard - Blue (66)
Lizard - Red (17)
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Just a question. Is the damage bonus from Studied Target multiplied on a crit? I thought it didn't when I made my post, but now I'm not so sure. If the bonus does apply on crits, the blue lizard has two extra damage.

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I think it is bonus damage like on power attack, so my answer would be yes

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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
Rataji
Zurnzal
322
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Chameleon (29)
Lizard - Blue (68)
Lizard - Red (17)
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Joliryn seeing the lizard getting pounded on my Marinius decides to go for the killing blow

To hit ac blue lizard: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

but ends up almost tripping over her own feet as she takes a step back to get the big human between her and the lizards

The artist tries to take out the nearly staggered lizard, but the frills on the lizard's neck swat her aside.

Can I have actions fro Rataji and Zurnzal?

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Marnarius
Joliryn
Shohiraj
Rataji
Zurnzal
322
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Chameleon (29)
Lizard - Blue (68)
Lizard - Red (17)
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Rataji mentioned attending PAX Prime until Tuesday in the discussion tab and didn't expect to have wifi during that time

Rataji casts a few words, then touches Joliryn's shoulder. "Try that again, but with vigor this time."

Casing Heroism on Rataji for a +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks for 70 minutes.