[PFS/DMK/EMS] The Emerald Spire Superdungeon

Game Master Kludde

"Sure thing."Bruce says, nodding to Jelani. He steps away from the chaos portal and focuses his efforts on the door.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 2 + 1d8 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 2 + 2 + (5) = 37

If it looks clear he will open it.

Caranthir looks back over his shoulder at the portal, also unsure what to do with it.

"My only concern is that we not run out of flying magic before we finish with it," he says.

"But let us see what else this place has to offer, and perhaps we will come back."

"Scree SCREEE Scre"

Thistle continues to flit, unable to stay in one place for any amount of time. His chittering reverberates off of the walls, tingling his face and whiskers in ways he hadn't ever experienced before, allowing him to know where walls, obstacles, and hey...

Thistle the bat chews twice and swallows a lazy flying insect that had somehow made its way deep into the bowels of the spire. He floats over behind Bruce, expecting the transmutation magic to wear off any moment.

Not sure what to do about the portal either. Is it possible to destroy it? Otherwise it sounds like it is already blocked off, which is a good thing I think. Maybe behind this door is a way to turn it off...

Bruce moves forward to the double doors, hopping from island to island. When he gets closer, he noticed the door are clear, but he also notices a sealed off area to the side. Secret passage

Thistle feels the magical effect wearing, and manages to land in time before returning to Voltaire form.

"I suggest we try the secret door," Caranthir says. "It seems they are always kept from us for a reason."

The small alcove is shaped as if it were formed from natural stone, yet every surface appears to be formed from maroon velvet. The walls are warm to the touch and gently pulse, like a heartbeat.

All kinds of items are thrown together in heaps, or stabbed into the walls. Two prominently displayed items are a key, a 2-foot-long mass of twisted and tentacle-
like tines with a T-shaped handle, and a second key with a screaming, devilish face on the bow.

Bruce picks up the key with the devilish face, but hesitates on picking up the other one. "Anyone else want to carry that one?"

"Are they magic?"

Thistle walks over, glad to have his normal limbs back. He reaches for the twisted device, picking it up by the T-shaped handle to inspect it closer. He hums a prayer of magical detection and scours his brain in an attempt to identify what it might be, or what it used to be.

Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Know Religion or Planes, if applicable: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

The tangled key looks to a variant of the spire transport tokens the group has found earlier, while the other item looks to be a regular, be it elaborate, key.

Bruce picks up the key with the devilish face, but hesitates on picking up the other one. "Anyone else want to carry that one?"

"You have been so good at carrying the magic items, Bruce," Caranthir says. "I'm sure you should be the one to carry them."

Did we want to try the secret door?

Jelani laughs and picks up the other key.

The secret room is the one that held the keys

The next room, behind the double doors, is large and oddly shaped, with numerous alcoves and protrusions. Instead of stone, many of its walls appear to be curtains of shifting green mist that whirl and twist but always maintain a flat, vertical plane. Through the mist, another room is dimly visible.

Also in the mists are three serpent-like creatures that howl with joy upon seeing the new arrivals.

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The ever-prepared Caranthir opens fire on the creature to the left.

"I had hoped to see the last of these," he admits.

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 232d8 + 24 + 4d6 ⇒ (7, 2) + 24 + (4, 6, 1, 1) = 45
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 281d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 13 + (1, 5) = 25
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 241d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 13 + (1, 2) = 17

Caranthir grumbles as he opens fire, severely wounding a creature.

The chaotic creature make a cacophony of weird noise as they move through the fog, into the wall, only to appear at the opposite end of the room. One of them ends up close to Bruce, and lashes out with a tentacle, while the other creatures fill the room with fog, leaving their madness-inducing sound at the only proof of their presence.

Tentacle, Bruce: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

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Round 1 Precise Shot; Point Blank; Precise Bombs; Fast Bombs; Mutated AC25; Flying
Fellgrim throws his last couple of bombs at the creature in front of Bruce ...
Bomb: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 for fire: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6, 3, 1) + 4 = 16
Bomb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 for fire: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2, 6, 5) + 4 = 19

Caranthir's brow furrows in concern as he sees the fog rise.

Flying over to a more advantageous position, he casts black tentacles in the center of the fog.

Also 20' radius, so I should be able to put it right in the middle of their fog effect.

CMB vs. baddies: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 4 + 1 = 231d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
caster level check, if necessary: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

At the sight of more of the chaos worms, Jelani enters his bloodrage again. He flies forward to make sure he's over solid ground, risking an attack from the Protean near the door. Then he slams it with a mighty blow from his hammer.

AC:22, HP:117/119

Chain Breaker Bloodraging Power Attack, vital strike: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35Damage: 6d6 + 26 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 2, 2, 5) + 26 = 40

Thistle sees the commotion in front of him, knowing that the fit is hitting the shan. He laments that he isn't on the other side yet, but remembers the latest prayer his gods have blessed him with.

Thistle whispers his prayer, and the breath from his scaled lips take shape, flowing down towards his feet. The breath coalesces into a misty fog that clings to his boots from the ankles down. Confident in his faith and blessings, Thistle steps out over the nothingness in front of him like he was walking on solid ground.

Cast air walk. Lasts 110 minutes. I've moved Thistle ahead as well on the map.

Fellgrim throws his bombs from above, while Caranthir fills the hazy are with black tentacles. Jelani moves in and deals a crushing, deadly blow to the nearest creature. Thistle walks the air.

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Hmmm...no Bruce post here since Sept 7...Bruce?

Can I have an action for Bruce?

Bruce drinks an extract to gain some protection against the creatures and instantly disappears from view. Entering the room, he hugs the wall and waits for a time to strike.

I'm Batman. I'm Batman. I'm Batman.

The weird serpent-like creature weave in and out of the wall, seemingly enjoying the confusion they cause by disappearing and reappearing out of nowhere. One of them focuses its attacks on Jelani, though he takes only a single bite, and the invisible Bruce seems to be detected as well.

Vs Jelani
Bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 331d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Tail: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

[ooc]Vs Bruce]
Miss chances: 4d100 ⇒ (5, 97, 50, 80) = 232
Bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 161d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Tail: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

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Thistle, now with his enhanced air movement, trudges forward over the malaise below him. With each step, he climbs a little closer to the ceiling above, putting some distance between himself and the floor below as he turns the corner.

Double move into the room, air walk lets me climb up into the air as well, say 10' off the ground if the ceiling allows it.

Round 2 Mutated AC25; Enlarged; Flying; Studied Combantant
Fellgrim takes time to use his wand to 'Enlarge' himself ... and study his opponents.

Caranthir's black tentacles spell continues to reach for the bizarre creatures.

The elven archer pours a trio of arrows into the middle of the fog where he had last seen an enemy, hoping to take one of them out.

black tentacles, CMB: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 4 + 1 = 251d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 202d8 + 24 + 4d6 ⇒ (6, 1) + 24 + (1, 4, 4, 1) = 41
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 271d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 13 + (5, 2) = 27
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 151d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 13 + (2, 4) = 25

miss chance, low bad (elven accuracy): 2d100 ⇒ (34, 8) = 42
miss chance, low bad (elven accuracy): 2d100 ⇒ (99, 98) = 197
miss chance, low bad (elven accuracy): 2d100 ⇒ (70, 89) = 159

Thistle shows off his aerobatic movement, while Fellgrim makes himself easier to hit. Caranthir tries to fire blindly into the fog, and even manages to hit a creature.

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Creature - Purple(27)
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Jelani charges a few paces forward, interposing himself between Thistle and one of the proteans. He slams his hammer into the chaos beast with as much force as he can muster.

Attack (charge, vital strike, etc.): 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 20 + 2 = 366d6 + 26 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 2, 1, 1) + 26 = 43
Are the buffs in my status line actually still up? If so +1 to the attack from bless. I can't remember when they were cast.

AC this round is 20; HP 105/119

Bruce studies the enemy before him, noticing a pattern even in the swirling chaos.

He strikes at it from the shadows.

I'm Batman. I'm Batman. I'm Batman.

+1 adamantine morningstar, studied strike: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 261d8 + 5 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + (1, 3, 5, 6) = 25

I hope we haven't lost Bruce...

Bruce and Jelani team up on a protean, and lay the smack down. The last creature
goes all-out on Jelani

Jelani
Bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 281d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Tail: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 301d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Tentacle: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

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Round 3 Ablative Barrier AC+2; Mutated AC+2; Enlarged AC-2; Flying; Studied Combatant
Forgot that Fellgrim's Ablative Barrier is still up ... apparently it is good for several hours :-)

Fellgrim moves up to join Jelani on the line and swings at the creature ...
+1 Bronze Earth Breaker: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 34 for Blunt: 2d6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 12

Bruce focuses his attack on the remaining creature.

Studied strike: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (2, 2, 4, 5) = 21

Sorry been a busy month. Should be better next month when my schedule switches back and I've cleared a few things from my pbp plate.

In front of him, Jelani takes a few minor hits. Nothing that would properly faze the hulking man, though. With the chaotic beast in desperation mode, Thistle adds a prayer over his Mwangi friend to make sure his mind stays focused on where it needs to be.

Cast unbreakable heart - gives Jelani a +4 to mind affecting saving throws that rely on negative emotions or would cause him to attack an ally.

Fellgrim and Bruce strike at the last creature. Fellgrim deals a solid hit, while Bruce misses just barely. Thistle ensures Jelani stays on top of his emotions.

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"GO BACK TO CHAOS!" Jelani roars, pounding the remaining protean with his hammer.

Chain Breaker Bloodraging Power Attack: 1d20 + 20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 20 + 1 = 231d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 = 271d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20Damage: 3d6 + 26 ⇒ (4, 6, 2) + 26 = 383d6 + 26 ⇒ (1, 1, 5) + 26 = 333d6 + 26 ⇒ (4, 2, 3) + 26 = 35

I'm assuming bless is still running, if it's not take 1 off my attacks' to-hit rolls.
AC 22, HP 93/119

Caranthir continues firing into the mist, his elven senses hones to almost supernatural perfection.

+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, manyshot, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 232d8 + 24 + 4d6 ⇒ (7, 8) + 24 + (1, 6, 3, 1) = 50
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 281d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 13 + (2, 1) = 17
+2 Icy Burst Longbow (rapid shot, deadly aim, weapon specialization)(frost + shock dmg): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 331d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 13 + (3, 4) = 21
CRIT?: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 202d8 + 26 + 2d10 ⇒ (5, 8) + 26 + (5, 4) = 48

miss chance, elven accuracy, low bad: 2d100 ⇒ (66, 33) = 99
miss chance, elven accuracy, low bad: 2d100 ⇒ (71, 86) = 157
miss chance, elven accuracy, low bad: 2d100 ⇒ (82, 18) = 100

Jelani and Caranthir make short work of the last protean, returning peace to the strange room. Once the fog and tenctacles wear off, it looks like the walls function as if they are portals, each connected to the opposite side - stepping out on one side means emerging on the other.

Combat over

Grinning at the possibility, and bummed he didn't realize it in the middle of the fight, Thistle checks out the capabilities of the portals, bampfing through one wall and out the other on the opposite side of the room. He catches his step, a little off balance from the uncommon travel method.

Still grinning, and shrugging his shoulders, he points towards the double doors across from where they came in.

Caranthir watches Thistle with some amusement. Retrieving his durable arrows, he places them back in his quiver.

"Perhaps we should report back to the overlords of this level and let them know we have defeated the chaotic elements here," he suggest.

"There was one last room they guarded. Perhaps we might gain entry."

"Worth a try I supose ..."

"There is also that room with the magical runes. Perhaps one of these keys would help with that?" Bruce suggests.

Back in the entry room, the sentinels are still waiting. They look at the party curiously, but ask no questions. They don't seem to be opposed to letting the party pass through the far door.

Want to talk or go to the last room?

"Hey you, we destroyed all the chaos beast we found on this level. Want to let us through so we can destroy the ones you're guarding there?"

Affirmative. Be advised, though, that the area beyond is under control, you are unlikely to find adversaries there.

The walls of the next room are covered with shelves holding a wide variety of wires, crystals, cogs, and what look like severed wings or limbs made of clockwork. Tall stacks of similar items— arranged neatly by color, size, and less obvious criteria—clutter the floor, though a clear path runs between the two doors.

Two creatures that look like mechanical eyeballs with wings and arms—live in this room, observing the party as they enter.

Are we in 02 now?

Yes, we are

Caranthir casts detect magic and looks around as he tries to determine what this place is.

"It appears we are unlikely to find enemies beyond these doors," he says as he gestures to the double doors. "We should investigate, anyway."

knowledge arcana/dungeoneering/local/planes/religion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

"Well now we know where all the clockwork creatures are coming from." Bruce says as he cautiously crosses the room.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1d8 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 2 + (5) = 28 another +2 for traps

Bruce investigates the room, and finds that the wires in the floor are made of gold. The shelves hold gems and alchemical components, as well as a magical greatsword, a magical breastplate and three spire transport tokens.