[PFS/DMK/YSK] 6-10 The Wounded Wisp (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

Henri rapidly fires an arrow at the overgrown insect, using his skills to avoid Frost despite the narrow passage.
Ranged attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Frost swings her blade at the creature, hoping to make this a fast engagement...

Attack 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 15
Damage 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

From the back, Mogall shifts 5ft and cast a magic missile from his wand at the insect threatening Frost if it isn't already dead.

MM: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Grimbli, seeing the scorpion advance on Frost, calls out to Fluffy to attack the creature, then draws his acid flask and casts a quick cantrip. A small glob of acid forms in the air and flies unerringly at the creature.

Free action: Order Fluffy to attack
Handle Animal (Trick: Attack, Link): 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 4 = 26

Move action: Draw acid flask
Standard action: Cast acid splash with the acid flask focus
Attack (Acid Splash (ranged touch), Cover): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 3 - 4 = 19
Damage (Acid Splash): 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Critical Confirm (Acid Splash (ranged touch), Cover): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 - 4 = 1
Critical Damage (Acid Splash): 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Fluffy, following Grimbli's orders, begins biting and clawing at the scorpion; his strong jaw clamps down hard on the creature's chitinous exoskeleton.

Full-round action: Attack scorpion
Attack (Bite, Cover): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 2 - 4 = 18
Damage (Bite): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Critical Confirm (Bite, Cover): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 2 - 4 = 17
Critical Damage (Bite): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Attack (Claw 1, Cover): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 2 - 4 = 5
Damage (Claw 1): 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Attack (Claw 2, Cover): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 4 = 1
Damage (Claw 2): 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Henri's accurate arrow strike the head of the creature, only to be split by Frost's blade. When the scorpion is still moving, a quick magic missile ensure the vermin is dead

From afar, Grimbli lobs acid at the next scorpion, while Fluffy moves in for the attack, catching the scorpion between its fangs.

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Mogall
Skarn
KarSkarn
Frost
Fluffy
Nestezuk
Henri
Grimbli
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Scorpion - Dead
Scorpion (7)
Scorpion
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Nestezuk wasn't quick with his long weapon, but after first scorpion was killed he moved to an opening and took a position, where he was controlling both vermins. When one of them opened, he hit it with his glaive.

Attack (-power attack): 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 1 = 7 DMG (+PA): 1d10 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 3 = 14

Because of the prompt movement, his blow hit a corner of cavern sending a handful of sparkles in scorpion's face.

Can't see the map on my phone, but I don't want to delay everyone. Kar-Skarn delays until after the scorpions.

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Nestezuk's glaive scratches the cave wall, allowing the scorpion to slither up to him. Nestezuk manages to evade the claws of the creature, and - even more importantly - the poisonous stinger. Fluffy's opponent also tries to bring his stinger down, but only manages to pinch the tiger in the fur.

Claw, Nestezuk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Claw, Nestezuk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Stinger, Nestezuk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Claw, Fluffy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 151d4 ⇒ 1 Is that a hit?
Claw, Fluffy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Stinger, Fluffy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

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Mogall
Skarn
KarSkarn
Frost
Fluffy
Nestezuk
Henri
Grimbli
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Scorpion - Dead
Scorpion (7)
Scorpion
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With one word from his master, the wolf lunges forward, attacking the western scorpion but misses spectacularly!
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

As for Skarn, he casts a cantrip to guide Henri's hand, then limps into the room.

Casting guidance on Henri.

Skarn guides the hand of Henri, while Karskarn attacks one of the remaining scorpions, snapping at the air.

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Mogall
Skarn
KarSkarn
Frost
Fluffy
Nestezuk
Henri
Grimbli
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Scorpion - Dead
Scorpion (7)
Scorpion
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Sorry, DMK, no - Fluffy's AC is 17. I've added his info to his prompt.

Grimbli moves into the room and, seeing a target, conjures another blob of acid into existence and sends it flying in the scorpion's direction.

Move action: As indicated on map
Standard action: Cast acid splash with the acid flask focus
Attack (Acid Splash (ranged touch), Cover): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 4 = 18
Damage (Acid Splash): 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Frost continues pushing forward, moving to engage a new scorpion.

Attack 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

Crit? 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Add Damage 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

Fluffy continues biting and clawing at the scorpion.

Full-round action: Attack scorpion
Attack (Bite): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Damage (Bite): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Attack (Claw 1): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Damage (Claw 1): 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Attack (Claw 2): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Damage (Claw 2): 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Grimbli lobs some concentrated acid at a scorpion, causes a sizzling sounds where it hits, only to see Frost finish off the creature with as swift a stroke as before.

Fluffy bites back at the scorpion, but again snaps only air the dry cave air. With claws fare much better though, and the rips deep gashes through the carapace of the arthropod.

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Mogall
Skarn
KarSkarn
Frost
Fluffy
Nestezuk
Henri
Grimbli
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Scorpion - Dead
Scorpion (12)
Scorpion - Dead
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Nestezuk made another swing:
Attack (-PA): 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 1 = 16 DMG (+PA): 1d10 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 3 = 19
This time his strike was more successful, at least he thought that he made it and he announced in Draconic:

If the last arachnid isn't dead, then Mogall moves up and uses his magic missile wand again.

wand M.M.: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

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Henri follows the rush into the cave, searching for a target and releasing an arrow if one is there!
Ranged attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 6 (Precise shot, point-blank shot and guidance)
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 (Point-blank shot)

Maybe the critter is already dead, so Henri didn't really have a shot after all %-)

With that forceful blow, Nestezuk splits the head of the scorpion. The carcass, twitching, no longer poses a threat.

Combat over!

The papers chronicle the personal exploits of one Selmius Foster, a name that most Pathfinders recognise as a famous member of the Society. Most of Foster’s more infamous adventures appear here in varying amounts of detail, but it is evident there is another investigation he had been pursuing before he died: the lost records of a Society agent named Eylysia.(His notes will be on the Map page, as soon as I get the chance to put them up) Furthermore, someone called 'Adolphus' made additional notes.

Skarn limps to reach the notes and reads them eagerly.

"I wonder if Dreng knew what we'd find, and wanted us to be here in the first place. It certainly sounds like him."

Mogall reads over the notes as well, "Could be, but it wouldn't hurt if we looked into it. After all we are pathfinders, and it is something to be discovered."

"We should report this to Dreng, and tell him our intentions. I propose we visit the mausoleum first, as this is the most easily located and direct clue. These false names must also be clues - perhaps they are anagrams for local landmarks or places?" Henri looks at the letters and compares them to possible locations in town.
Kn(local): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

By the time party gets back to where they met Dreng, he is no longer there. A different beggar has taken his place, and bares a row of rotten teeth as he grins and says Your beggar is in another Lodge, gentleman.

Back at the Grand Lodge, Dreng is surprised Who'd have thought! 4331 Merfandel!

You should investigat these notes. It is important that Pathfinders respect the finds and claims of their colleagues, and this exciting mystery is yours to pursue.

Please hand me any documents not related to Eylysia, so that I can begin assigning other agents to decrypt and collate the contents for proper study.

"OK, lets check those places", said Nestezuk during team discussion.

Frost nods her assent.

She cleans off her blade and foillows the party.

"We could start with the Wall of Names. It's in the courtyard right here at the Grand Lodge." suggests Skarn, leading his companions there.

Created in 4330 ar, the Wall of Names resides on the grounds of the Grand Lodge in Absalom. The monument is a curving wall of black glass that stands atop a small hill at the western edge of the lodge’s grounds. Trees surround the hill, providing ample shade and privacy for those visiting the wall to remember fallen comrades. Carved into the wall are the name and date of death of every Pathfinder killed in the course of duty since the wall’s construction, and most entries also include a sentence or two summarizing either the agent’s greatest accomplishments or how she died.

Bodham the Bleaker
Went to visit Pharasma and overstayed his welcome.

Vesparo Dikanadra
Departed for Galt and never returned.

Malena Antonescu
Framed for murder in Mendev.

Otiophon
Fought the Teppish, but turned his back too soon

The three names mentioned in the note are also present on the wall (See handout)

I love the Easter Eggs!

Skarn examines the three particular names and their epitaphs, trying to make something out of it.

Mogall chuckles at some of the epitaphs as he looks for the three names listed.

perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

but he seems to be too distracted to locate anything.

"Took the secrets to the grave... literally perhaps?" Frost also suggests looking into the stonemasons resting place.

Paladins spend little time on scholarly pursuits it seems, and Frost is no exception.

"First Mausoleum, now those... Those three agents are dead, might be it's hint for us to check their graves, while we go to the cemetery?" asked Nestezuk

He isn't bright minded guy at all :)

"These underlined portions of the epitaphs seem to be oblique references to those who failed the test of the Starstone. The Shrine of the Failed pays homage to these failed aspirants...let's go there and see if we can link these names..." Henri says.
See Kn(Local) roll above =)

know local: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

kn history: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Mogall shrugs, "I concur with Henri , It obvious."

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You want to go to the mausoleum next?

Hmm?: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Grimbli stares at the epitaphs for a moment, but when Henri speaks up, he smiles, saying, "Oh, right. Of course."

Grimbli doesn't have much of a preference of where to head. He will be thrilled to make some forward progress regardless of their destination.

Mausoleum it is!

Frost spends some time looking around at the stone slabs and surrounds, for anything out of the ordinary.

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Agreed on the Mausoleum.

As the Pathfinders arrive on site, Skarn hails the Pharasmin priest.

"The Lady of Grave's blessing on you, good man. Me and my companions would like to pay our respect in the mausoleum. Would that be possible? We'll be respectful, that goes without saying, and the wolf will remain outside, I promise."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Mogall agrees to the Mausoleum as the next stop on the tour, "what do we have here?" The small Wayang cast a detect magic before entering the necropolis, but uses it to study the mausoleum.

perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The female priest listen to the words of Skarn, softly confirming with an I see.. and a nod every now and then. The dead deserve their rest. The remains should remain undisturbed, while the soul roams the hall of Pharasma.

So long as you behave respectfully, I can allow you to enter the mausoleum to honour the dead. I must ask that you do not disturb the inside in any way.

She leads the adventurers in. The inside of the mausoleum is plain, with the remains of Arkath as only noteworthy feature. The skull has a golden coin clenched between his teeth.

When he can, Henri will examine the skull, the coin, and the mausoleum for secret doors, traps, or other hidden things...
Disable Device: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Skarn whispers to his companions "I'll create a diversion, snatch the coin as soon as her eyes are on me."

While his companions are "honoring the dead", Skarn walks to the priestess and tries to engage in a religious debate. "Honored Pharasmin, a moment of your time if you please. You may recognize on my neck the holy symbol of Groetus, the god of the End Times, which I'm a devout of, though not a priest. I hoped we could confront our views about the Judgement and the End Times, for I always enjoy sharing views and confronting them with mine."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

If she accepts, Skarn will offer to walk the grounds alongside her and discuss theological matters, offering an open-minded yet devout position. He often nods at the priestess's words, suggesting he agrees, while he takes pleasure in exposing his own view of why and how of the End Times.
Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

I see... the priest says, as she nods to Skarn. Are you finished then? I would gladly converse with you. It is my duty, though, to be guardian of this graveyard. There is time for everything.

She does not want to go with Skarn, but there is enough diversion to allow someone to snatch the coin.

With a stealth check or sleight of hand check

Mogall warns Henri "there is magic on the coin"

The Wayang wizard tries to identify the magics function.

spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

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If Henri's investigations reveal nothing, and when the priest is not looking, he will take the coin from the skull and see what happens!
Sleight of hand: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 (Boo-yah!!)

Skarn nods gravely, accepting the priestess's choice. He will make good on his proposal, though, and spends a bit of time debating with the Pharasmin.

Skarn is actually really interested in it!

Henri manages to nab the coin, even though Mogall cannot put a finger on what it is. Once the party is done, Skarn spends a significant amount of time discussing theology with the priest, while the rest of the party waits in the cold, damp graveyard.

Mogall shrugs, "It's powers are too simple to be understood!"