[PFS/DMK/YSK] 6-19 Test of Tar Kuata (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

Holman moves into range, flanking with Takahiro.

Move action: As indicated on map
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Standard action: Attack Aramaya
Attack (MW Dagger, Haste, Flanking): 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 + 2 = 30
Dagger (MW Dagger, SA vs. Flanking): 1d3 + 3d8 ⇒ (1) + (2, 3, 6) = 12
Miss Chance (low misses): 1d100 ⇒ 84

Grim decides the best offense is a strong offense, and so he charges the monk and attacks with his powerful overhand swing!
Charge!!: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23
Damage: 2d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 6) + 18 = 28

AC=18 until next round. Since he acted first in the round he is not yet affected by haste or the fog cloud.

Earlier...

Cacumattus selects a pair of wooden daggers, tucking the second into his belt.

Now...

"Yeah, never really done 'honorable'," Cacumattus says to himself, under his breath. He moves through the fog until he catches a glimpse of the monk, then utters a spell and gestures toward her weapon.

Cast defensively: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 4 = 24
20% Miss chance, low misses: 1d100 ⇒ 79
Grease, Reflex DC15 or she drops the spear

Grim rushes in first, and while the lumbering fighter approaches, the monk finds two opportunities hurt the fighter with her lance. Grim retaliates with a powerful blow, that sends the monk reeling.

All NL
AoO, Grim: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 201d8 + 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + (3) + 10 = 18
AoO, Grim: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 221d8 + 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (4) + (3) + 10 = 17

Takahiro moves in as, and takes two hits during his approach. Taking tit for tat, his attack hits as well, and the monk starts looking groggy.

All NL
AoO, Takahiro: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 301d8 + 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (2) + (1) + 10 = 13
AoO, Takahiro: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 351d8 + 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (5) + (6) + 10 = 21

Bones obscures the platform in a thick fog, while Ouroboreia hastens the party. Holman makes good use of the cover Bones has provided, and delivers a nasty flanking punch in the back of the monk.

Cacumattus moves up close and tries to remove the spear from the monk's hands...

Rfx: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

..but to no avail.

The monk moves out of sight with amazing nimbleness (Gliding step, burning a ki point: no AoO from anyone).

The platform becomes completely silent, until Ouroboreia is hit by the spear of the monk and is pushed over the edge.

Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 90
Spear, Ouroboreia with PA/ Pushing Assault: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 341d8 + 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (1) + (2) + 10 = 13 Pushed over the edge, DC 15 Acrobatics or climb to grab a hold of the ledge

The monk is virtually undetectable: perception DC 52 (!) to locate

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Grim
Takahiro
Bones
Ouroboreia
Holman
Cacumattus
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Monk (56)
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I'm confused. The monk glided away using gliding steps, then disappeared, then attacked Ouroboreia, but is still invisible?

Holman, no longer able to find the monk, takes advantage of the concealment offered by the mist. He hides, biding his time until he can attack again.

Stealth: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

Ready an action to charge/attack when the monk reappears

The warrior had also trained in low vision conditions - he knew his best move now was stillness, poised to strike like the serpent when the opponent came near.
Readied attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 18 ⇒ (1, 1) + 18 = 20
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 88

The monk is just obscured by Bones' fog. She used gliding steps, plus a ki point to get away without AoO, used perception to locate Ouroboreia, then whacked her off the platform.

Though you cannot see the monk, you can figure out that she must be somewhere near Ouroboreia's last known position

Bones moves to the platform center casting a cure moderate on Grim by converting the energy from his delay poison spell.

cure moderate on Grim: 2d8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (6, 2) + 2 + 4 = 14

miss chance <=20%: 1d100 ⇒ 44

Takahiro takes a brief respite.

Swift - Lay hands - Self 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

Standard - Lay hands - Grim 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

Holman stands ready, expecting the monk to show up anytime, and Grimaldus does the same. Bones and Takahiro take the time to heal up the big warrior.

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Grim
Takahiro
Bones
Ouroboreia
Holman
Cacumattus
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Monk (56)
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Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Ouroboreia manages to grasp the ledge of the platform before she falls down. She utters a power word to turn invisible (casting vanish), then moves back up on the platform.

If a Climb check is needed to get back up, Ouro will remain where she is, wait for the next round to cast spider climb with her arcane bond before climbing back up.

Yes, a climb check is need to move back up.

Ouroboreia manages to grab a hold of the ledge, and bides her time there, invisibly.

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Grim
Takahiro
Bones
Ouroboreia
Holman
Cacumattus
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Monk (56)
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Cacumattus warily moves a few steps away from the likely direction of the monk, and uses the lull to shore up his defenses.

Mage armor

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30
Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

Cacumattus casts a special, and then all it silent again, until cacumattus feels a spear swipe near, and being deflected by his protective spell.

Spear, PA, Cacumattus: 1d20 + 16 - 3 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 3 - 4 = 14
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 57

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Grim
Takahiro
Bones
Ouroboreia
Holman
Cacumattus
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Monk (56)
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"The fog seems to benefit our sparring partner more then us...can we clear things up a bit?!!?" the warrior calls out to his colleagues. He moves slowly to attack the monk if he finds him.
Readied attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 18 ⇒ (1, 3) + 18 = 22
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 85

Ouroboreia casts spider climb, and skittles to her left before hauling herself back up.

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Takahiro follows the spear back to its source.

Swift - Lay hands 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8
Step across.

Haste/PA
Attack 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 1 = 25
Damage 1d8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 6 = 15
20% miss = 1d100 ⇒ 56

Attack 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 1 = 24
Damage 1d8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 6 = 20
20% miss = 1d100 ⇒ 42

Holman rushes across the platform and lashes out with his dagger.

Move action: As indicated on map
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

Standard action: Attack Aramaya
Attack (MW Dagger, Haste, Flanking): 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 + 2 = 21
Dagger (MW Dagger, SA vs. Flanking): 1d3 + 3d8 ⇒ (1) + (5, 8, 5) = 19
Miss Chance (low misses): 1d100 ⇒ 98

Grim races himself again, while Takahiro finds the monk outlined in the fog, and slams twice, hard. Ourboreia climbs up just in time to the shape of the monk collapse to the ground.

Combat over!

As the fog dissipates, Itephta moves in to revive the monk. Well? he says, what of their prowess? Did they beat you fair and square?

The monk answers their use of magic was strong, and so was their determination. I should retreat, and contemplate my own performance.

Itephta then addresses the adventurers You are free to climb down now, or let the invisible stalkers carry you there safely. The three of us he points to Menkha and Aotsep, will retreat and discuss your worthiness now.

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Aotsep addresses the Scarab Sages faction members present:

I have comptemplated your request, and I name one Dhiara, a member of our order. Though I was hesitant at first to mention this name, your actions have convinced me. She sends occasional letters to the monastery.

He finishes Please accept her latest missive, for you to read, as he hands her latest letter to the party.

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The pathfinders are shown a room in one of the caves for use during the night. The next morning, the party gathers with Itephta and Aeotsep in the Master’s Room. The atmosphere is friendly. You have done well in the trials, the master monk says and you have proven yourself worthy candidates for carrying the sky key components. Our decision is to bequeath you the fragment, on the condition that you hand us some short-term assistance.

“Our monastery is remote and receives little direct aid from Sothis and the great river cities of Osirion, and this distance has made us a target for worshippers of Rovagug who recently became our neighbors. These so-called Doomsday Knights frequently attack caravans and pilgrims, and we have done what we can to protect the trails that lead here with the disciples we have. In fact, one of our own, a respected Ouat named Bertrag, disappeared several days before you arrived. At this point I assume he has perished; the cult is known for sacrificing intelligent creatures.

“Irori promotes self-perfection, but I do not confuse that with blind self-reliance when confronted with a true threat. Tar Kuata can guard travelers or strike at the cult’s heart, but it cannot do both. With your assistance, we might rid this land of the Rough Beast’s warriors once and for all.”

"Then the next path we wander will be as rough as the path up here was smooth, we shall speak with these Knights, and ask them kindly to reconsider their actions" Takahiro offers most politely, beaming his broad and engaging smile.

Holman nods, "I think we can handle that; where can we find this group of brigands?"

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

Bones nods "Thank you for trusting us with the fragment and the knowledge of the sage. We also have a rather large bag of grain we are to give to you."

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“They are a cult of Rovagug led by Tasutek, a priest granted considerable physical strength by his patron. Most wield divine power in one form or another. The church of Sarenrae warned us of this group, which fled the Dawnflower’s wrath in An and found refuge here.”

“We have tracked the Doomsday Knights to an abandoned mine located more than a day’s travel north of here.”

We thank you for the offering of grain, itephta says, please accept our gratitude.

Before the party departs, Aotsep says since you have do well in the trials, I wish to bestow upon you these two trinkets, to aid you in climbing and jumping, as he removes two rings. (Rings of climbing and jumping, respectively). Itephta also supplies the group with a phylactery of faithfulness and an incense of meditation.

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The merotsi mines are about 30 miles north of Tar Kuata. A weathered wooden sign still stands by the entrance, warning visitors in Osiriani to “keep out.” The mine’s adit is also boarded over, though the planks are loose and easily removed.

A billowing kind of vapour seems to permeate the mine, and the entrance is damp and hot.

Beyond the entrance, air is acrid but does little beyond irritating the eyes. Five horses tethered to hooks on the walls have bloodshot eyes, rashes, and other minor conditions.

There are two main ways to descend to the lower mine levels: a set of mine carts to the east, and an elevator to the west.

Before leaving, the void wizardess thanks Aotsep for his wisdom and his choice. Any knowledge checks we can do about Averaka at this stage?

Did we have a night's rest before taking up that task? Just to know where I stand on my prepared spells.

As Ouroboreia beholds the entrance of the mine, she explains: "Fear not, brothers, for these vapours are not harmful, despite their volcanic nature."

Casting mage armor from the wand, as well as [i]heightened awareness. Will use it for an initiative roll to get +7 instead of +3 on my roll.

Takahiro passes up the offer of items, deferring to his fellows.

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At the mine

"Devils and demons living in a hell hole" he mutters "The elevator would surely be loud and trigger a warning, perhaps walking down is the answer?"

Holman shrugs, "I'm not against making a quiet entrance. Of course, if the mine cars were to come crashing down behind us, dependent on how wide the tunnels are, we'd be in for a rough time of it."

"We could always use our own ropes to make our way down the elevator shaft, thus remaining quiet and coming in an unexpected direction." The warrior then rummages in his backpack and removes a 50 foot length of silk rope.

The dwarf gathers up the gifts as the group prepares to take on the cult, "We'll put these to good use."

K(Nature): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Bones agrees with Ouroboreia about the vapor. "If we walk or climb down, can we disable the mine cars and/or the elevator?" the dwarf looks down the elevator shaft trying to determine how deep it is.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

You can assume you spent the night somewhere

As the party steps into the room, the horses look restless, and about to kick up a fuss and start neighing.

I'll need a handle animal check if you want to calm them

The mine carts sit on a double track that descends down a steep tunnel. Each pair of carts connects to a pulley assemblage by chains, which an operator can move using a large windlass at the top of the tunnel. Each cart can hold three people and has a smaller windlass, allowing a creature to ascend or descend unaided.

The old cargo elevator is currently inoperable due to several jammed mechanisms. (Disable, or relevant Craft/Profession to repair).

[b}"All a mystery to me..."[/b]

Alright, then Ouroboreia will cast a few spells before entering: mage armor from her wand, raiment of command, darkvision and see invisibility. Once we can proceed further, she'll cast Ironskin, Shield and Heightened Awareness again.
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 = 14
Knowledge (dungeoneering): 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 2 = 32
Knowledge (engineering): 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 2 = 27

After studying her surroundings with great care, Ouroboreia gives some advice to her companions: "We should apply some oil to the cart, lest it should give away our presence. As for the elevator, it is inoperable right now. I'll try to fix it. The problem is a jammed roller that is used for guiding the cage down."

Disable, guidance, bonus: 1d20 + 2 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 + 5 = 18 Aid another would be welcome.

Grimaldus studies the mechanisms for the carts and elevator, but can't quite figure out if there is anything wrong with them, or if he could make them work.
Kn(eng) carts: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Kn(eng) elevator: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Missed it by this much...

Takahiro accepts the wisdom of the group...

K(local): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 Bones taps he head thinking harder. k(local) reroll w/ memory : 1d20 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 3 = 26 The cleric comments "I seem to recall that the miners breached a hot spring that flood part of the mine with toxic water and fumes."

K(engineering): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Looking over the elevator, "I see the problem is that pulley, I use to work on something like it back in the day."

profession engineer w/ breath of experience, guidance : 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + 5 = 16

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Bones and Ouroboreia both, individually, try to fix the elevator, but with little success. To make matters worse, Bones manages to bend a guiderail, jamming the elevator for sure.

I don't think any aiding could have helped there

Hrm...in the future, let the rogue do some disabling...:-P

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Holman does what he can, if anything, to repair the damage done to the elevator.

Disable Device (Engineering Bonus): 1d20 + 13 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 5 = 34

Holman manages to repair the elevator while the horse kick and neigh loudly, panicked by the presence of so many strange faces.

Though the elevator is severely jammed, it is still no match for Holman's expertise, and the cage slides down smoothly when he is finished.

At the lower end of the lift, a tunnel leads into a large cave. This would be an unremarkable cavern were it not for the metal tower that occupies most of the space and pushes against the fractured ceiling.

There's two passages south, one on the east side, and one on the west side.

Grim takes point, checking out the first passage with his greatsword in hand.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

As Grim scouts the first passage, he is quickly waylaid by several dark looking knights, with no good in tent. Kill the intruders! Take no prisoners! the leader shouts.

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Bones
Ourboreia
Takahiro
Grim
Cacumattus
Holman
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Doomday knight - Black
Doomday knight - Crimson
Doomday knight - Bile
Doomday knight - Mauve
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Ouroboreia is among the first to react. She pops her head to get a better sight at her enemies, and summons an extradimensional pit adorned with grim spikes to engulf two of the doomday knights (pink and red).

Casting spiked pit, Ref DC 20 negates. The pit is 30 feet deep, Climb DC 20.
Falling damage: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) = 6
Spike damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
Those who fall inside will take 1d6 each round they attempt to climb or are in contact with the walls.

Takahiro draws a wand and Blesses the group.

+1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.

The warrior growls a battle challenge to the armored knights in a strange, guttural voice. He moves down the passage, effectively blocking the enemy from entering past him, and readies an attack with his +1 adamantine greatsword!
Readied power attack + overhand chop: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 18 ⇒ (2, 1) + 18 = 21

Bones moves after Grimaldus, as fast as his dwarf legs can carry him. Seeing the black knight, the cleric lets lose an icicle at him.

icicle range touch w/cover& bless: 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 - 2 + 1 = 7
cold damage if hits: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Cacumattus casts Mage armor on himself once more, and moves behind the rest of the party, drawing his crossbow.

RFX: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
RFX: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

A pit appears under two of the doomsday knights, and catches them off guard. The knights make a loud clanking sound as they hit the pit floor.

Takahiro blesses the party, while Grim is ready to deny passage to anyone willing to try.

Bones casts an icicle, but misses his mark, while Cacumattus gets ready for sniping.

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Bones
Ourboreia
Takahiro
Grim
Cacumattus
Holman
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Doomday knight - Black <-- Will take attack from Grim (18x21)
Doomday knight - Crimson (13)
Doomday knight - Bile
Doomday knight - Mauve (13)
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Holman rushes into the crevasse, drawing two daggers, throwing one at the knight to his right, and waiting behind Grim for the other knights to approach.

Move action: As indicated on map
Standard action: Throw dagger at black knight
Attack (Masterwork Dagger, Bless): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 1 = 15
Damage (Masterwork Dagger, SA vs. FF): 1d3 + 3d8 ⇒ (3) + (1, 7, 4) = 15

Holman throws as the black knight advances, followed by a hack from Grimaldus. Both of the attacks simply clang of the Knight's armour, and the dark warrior returns the favour by swinging his waraxe

Grim, Waraxe: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 161d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Grim, Waraxe: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 181d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

the knight at the far end of the pit simply jumps over it!

Acro: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 1 - 4 = 12

Of the knights in the pit, one tries to climb out with little success, while the other channels dark energy

Climb: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 4) = 14 Damage to all except Ourboreia and Takahiro

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Bones
Ourboreia
Takahiro
Grim
Cacumattus
Holman
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Doomday knight - Black
Doomday knight - Crimson (13)
Doomday knight - Bile
Doomday knight - Mauve (19)
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Seems to me, if the pit is 30' deep, we're all safe from channels from anyone within it?

Holman moves quickly, dashing past the knight attacking Grimaldus, then thrusts with his dagger.

Move action: As indicated on map (west edge of the cavern)
Standard action: Attack knight
Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Bless, Flank): 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 1 + 2 = 19
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger, SA vs. Flank): 1d3 + 1 + 3d8 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (6, 3, 1) = 13

EDIT: Forgot acrobatics roll
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33

Ouroboreia calls a heavenly servant from beyond the stars. Casting summon monster III. A celestial crocodile will appear next round.

Takahiro draws his sword and moves to the fight.

Double move