[PFS] PbP Gameday 3: #5-08: The Confirmation (1–2) and First Steps (Inactive)

Game Master bluedove

Knowledge Nature Untrained: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Draco moves to draw his weapon and begins to cast a spell.
Ray of Frost Touch Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
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Initiative Order - Round 1

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Janira - Begin Inspire Courage, draws flask
Jorag - BoL on Havok
Havok - fire bombs for 7 damage
Wei Ji - Holding attack
Mira - draws and loads
Snakes - [dice=Swarm Havok]1d6
Kiri
Boldren
Draco

(If your name is bold, I am calling for your actions now)

The snakes writhe and roil in pain under the assault of Havok's flames. They slither away from the burning ground, swarming over Captain Havok in the process. They climb over him, biting him again and again with their tiny fangs. The sensation is disorienting and he feels a bout of nausea coming on, but the Luck of Kurgess gives him a respite as he masters himself.

Taking 'Held' action
When Wei sees Havok step up, he lets out a momentary sigh of relief then realizes that the man is attempting to throw at the clump of snakes. He's too slow to stop the attack on the soldier, but does move up in an effort to draw them to him/flank the snakes (if that is possible -- not *quite* sure where Wei'd need to be positioned for that if it is.)

"Awk! Over here, you slithering idiots!" Okay, perhaps not the wisest of moves, but he's trying to get them off of Havok.

Given that it was treated as a 'held' action -- didn't realize I could move my token on the map until this evening -- it should go off before the end of the round, at least, hopefully. Also, if I've mangled the position if flanking is possible, there are three squares of movement remaining to play with? Sorry for being a bit rough on this! Also, should I reroll or keep what I rolled from before?

Boldren’s baritone voice sounds out in an attempt to inform the group about the danger of the swarm.

Your armor will not help you. Tactical defensive fighting will not help you. There is virtually no protection against a mass of vermin like this. They are large enough that you can strike them with your weapons, but they take less damage from a bladed or thrusting weapon. If they envelop you in their mass, you will be bitten and likely poisoned. Best weapon to destroy the mass, is a grenade like weapon that will damage all of its moving parts. Preferred combat tactic would be to spread out and damage it if you can. Common mistake, is to group together and make one big target. Because the mass is made up of many parts, there is no discernible front or back. Flanking them will have little to no effect and you will never strike them with a critical blow.

Well *expletives deleted* nothing to be done for it now, and no cure for it, either. Wish I'd known sooner. Ah well.

Well *expletives deleted* nothing to be done for it now, and no cure for it, either. Wish I'd known sooner. Ah well.

Generally I try to Knowledge check creatures as soon as the GM allows. I can try and communicate the information before my turn, but some GMs are not ok with you doing that.

Kiri, I linked the map in the first combat post, but it is also located at the top of each page now. I use Google Drive for interactive maps that you can edit and move your marker around yourself.

Wei Ji, it sounded to me like you were taking up a defensive posture and waiting for the snakes to come to you. In cases like that, it's a held attack that triggers when/if the enemy comes within range. No need to make multiple rolls. I'm actually a math tutor in my free time, so I can handle changing the bonus without a new roll. ^_~

Draco, and we're breathing... we're breathing through the bad rolls! Inhale... exhale... <^.^>

Initiative Order - Round 1
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Janira - Begin Inspire Courage, draws flask
Jorag - BoL on Havok
Havok - fire bombs for 7 damage
Wei Ji - Moves up and attacks, misses
Mira - draws and loads
Snakes - swarm Havok for 3 damage
Kiri - moves and delays
Boldren - moves and loads crossbow
Draco - fires Ray of Frost, misses
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Janira - delays
Jorag
Havok
Wei Ji
Mira
Snakes
Kiri
Boldren
Draco

(If your name is bold, I am calling for your actions now)

Janira calls out, "Get out of there, Captain Havok! Initiates, if you use a splash weapon on the swarm now, you'll harm your team member." She hefts her flask of alchemist fire, waiting for the brawler to remove himself from the swarm.

Kiri eyes the snakes warily while watching for the best way to hurt them.

"Spread out!" she yells.

"Fine fine, intiatives! FIRE!"

Havok says as he moves away and holds an acid bomb of his own, ready to toss after the others had tossed one.

someone else can use one :P

Remembering his own equipment, Jorag quickly pulled a bottle of alchemist fire from his pack. Holding it out, he offered it to anyone who wanted to use it. "Here, alchemist fire, someone more proficient than I, throw it!"

As the helpful advice comes through a few moments too late for his liking, Wei laughs. It's not the pretty laugh, but the laugh someone uses instead of crying. Irony, it is a full cup today. Well, maybe he can break up the swarm by moving some?

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

"Getting clear."

Gotcha on the rolls, thanks for the patience, think I'm getting the hang of this.

Janira grins, clearly caught up in the moment as she shuffles a few paces south to comply with the wagon wheel positioning. "Now you want to aim your flask far enough from your teammates and yourself to keep clear of the splash zone! Heave ho and here we go!"

Throw Alchemist Fire: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 = 21 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Her flask arcs beautifully and lands right on target, exploding in a gout of flame. Most of the snakes twitch weakly now, charbroiled and smoking, but a few still writhe along together.

Basically the next hit will finish off the snakes, Mira is still up and Jorag may still toss his own flask. Janira is maintaining Inspire Courage, so don't for get your +1's!

Is there something about being a swarm that negates the afterburn of alchemist fire?

Musket: empty
Paper Cartridges: 20
Bullets/Powder: 9
Alchemical Flares: 2
Grit: 3

"Hold your fire, Jorag, I got this!" Mira calls full of confidence, bringing her musket up to her shoulder. Bullets were cheap compared to alchemist's fire, after all.

RTA: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11
damage: 1d12 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7
Teeny tiny snakes probably have touch AC's over 11?

"Er... maybe not?" the gunslinger adds as a cloud of dirt kicked up into the air by her bullet clouds her line of sight, all of her previous bravado gone.

Computer dice are cold. My real dice would never do this to me..........more than once!

Is there something about being a swarm that negates the afterburn of alchemist fire?

Ah! Good point, that was a direct hit rather than targeting the square and I forgot the +50% damage from splash weapons, those snakes are BBQ'ed!

The swarm of snakes is nothing more than a smoldering pile of twitching remains after the smoke clears from Janira's alchemist fire.

COMBAT OVER!

"Good job, team. That's how you deal with a swarm! But we've still got a ways to go before we reach the cave. Let's not waste the daylight."

As the group continues to travel through the wilderness, Janira becomes frustrated as you find trails blocked by fallen objects, shortcuts overgrown, and other minor delays that cost time.
"I don't suppose any of you are adept at trailblazing? If we don't find a better way through, we won't arrive during our appointed time-table"

We need a DC 15 Survival check or else the party will fall behind 3 hours.

Musket: loaded, regular bullet
Paper Cartridges: 20
Bullets/Powder: 8
Alchemical Flares: 2
Grit: 3

Determined not to let herself get caught by surprise again, Mira loads a new bullet into her musket before slinging the weapon across her back as they set out.

survival: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Like their guide, Mira finds herself increasingly frustrated at their progress through the wilderness, but is at a loss for what to do. "Back home I might be of use there, but the terrain here is just too different than what I'm used to, I'm afraid I'd just get us lost" she admits.

Survival (Untrained): 1d20 ⇒ 17
Finally!!! :D
Draco begins to speak."I believe I can be of service in this situation." He smiles."I have had to deal with many situations similar to this in the forests where I grew up. Many times old paths that I knew became overgrown and I either had to slash my way through or simply find a new route. If everyone else agrees, I would like to lead the way." He begins to clear a path, slashing away vines, creating stepping stones to cross streams, and moving away fallen tree limbs.

Not quite sure what happened there, that was insane. Somehow it initially decided I wanted to roll 100 d20 then subtract Draco's number? Weird. Anyrate...

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

"Let's work together on it. Several sets of eyes can get it accomplished much better than one. And if everyone could please keep their eyes open, never know what we might run across? No detail is too small on this sort of thing, right?"

Wei will be assisting Draco, since Draco asked for the lead, keeping an eye out for rotted logs, deadfalls, as well as keeping an eye out for any tracks that might be of note.

Havok follows the others, keeping an eye out for nearby monsters.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

btw Havok is at 9 hp atm due to snake bites.

Janira uses her wand of cure light wounds to patch Captain Havok up. CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 "Darn this thing, one more time." CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 "There! That's better."

Draco and Wei Ji succeed at finding a timely route through the overgrown brush and fallen branches. Janira seems at ease again as you draw near to your destination.

The dense forest opens to a wide clearing at the base of a sheer cliff. Thick vines cover the surface of the cliff stretching 30 feet overhead. “Here! The cave entrance is behind those vines,” Janira says with a broad smile as she walks to the cliff’s face. She pulls back several layers of vegetation to reveal a narrow crack in the cliff’s surface. “This is where I saw the gillmen enter.” As she motions toward the aperture, the surrounding woods come alive with the sound of small animals fleeing some unseen danger and a large creature crashing through the undergrowth.

The halfling worriedly remarks, “Quick, take cover before whatever it is spots us!” As if she’d summoned the creature with her words, a massive horned monstrosity emerges from the trees. Standing eight feet tall on a pair of cloven hooves and wielding a tremendous axe, the bull-headed creature roars with unbridled anger when it spots the group. Wisely assessing that this beast is beyond her charges’ capabilities, Janira screams, “A minotaur! There’s little chance we can stand against it. Take this bag,” she continues, pulling off her backpack, “and head deeper into the caves. Finish your mission. I’ll lead it away from the caves, lose it in the forest, and join you as soon as I can. Now go! GO!” She heaves her backpack into the cave, casts a spell, and darts off toward the minotaur before turning to lure it away.

"Everyone in NOW!" Captain Havok yells in a commanding way as he makes his way over to the entrance and waves everyone in.
"Good luck Janira!"

"But..." Was all Jorag managed in reply, a pained look of indecision on his face as the tiny woman darted towards the minotaur. Pushed into motion by someone else in the group, he found himself in the cave, wondering what had just happened. "We cant just leave her to handle that thing! Shes like a little girl!"

He took a few steps towards the opening, before realization set in. He sighed heavily. "But its too late now, isnt it?" He clasped his hands, and after a few deep breaths his expression turned more serene, though still troubled. "Kurgess willing, she will endure the trail she has chosen. I shall pray for her safe return."

"Now." He said, turning towards the others. "Who shall take the lead? Maybe you Captain? And do we have some light?"

Wei will be a bit anxious as the journey passes, and at the point right before the encounter he mutters something about '...the longer everything goes according...'

When the minotaur appears Wei starts waving folks into the cave, standing as a guard should Janira's efforts fail. Hopefully no one gets the idea to be a hero after the expedition leader offered to lead the thing away.

Once the last person is in the cave, he ducks in and if no one else picks up the halfling's pack, he will.

"Keep it a bit quieter while we regroup. If someone doesn't have the eyes for this sort of setting, I've got a special torch they can use. I'd rather not use it myself, as it kind of messes up any sneaking I'm doing." The tengu's tone is quiet, but not a whisper. Whispers carry further than just quiet speech.

"Also," he continues "I've got a wand for someone who can use them well to help with the healing, as well. It's a bit used, so be sparing with it. One of the expeditions I was on, we handed it off to one of the folks who wasn't a cleric so we'd have the healing split up a bit for insurance. Not picky who gets it?" Whoever borrows the wand for this trip will be gently reminded to 'Use it when it looks like we need it, charges are cheap, lives are not.'

He points to Janira's backpack. "We should also go through that and see what other assets Janira brought along, she sounded like she gave it to us to use. We won't steal anything and we can keep track of what if anything we use, so we can try to reimburse her when this is done."

He tries NOT to think too hard of the life expectancy of a halfling bard versus a minotaur solo, even a sneaky bard.

Wei is offering use of an Everburning torch to someone who doesn't have either Low-Light Vision or Darkvision, and a Wand of Cure Light Wounds with 24 charges remaining.

Jorag accepted Weis torch. "My hands are free anyway." He looked at the wand a moment. "I have one myself, someone else should carry it."

Kiri frowns at the request to abandon their captain.

"Are we sure? I think we could take the creature, if we all work together!" the elf responds to the others.

But seeing the rest enter the cave, it seems she has little choice, and follows along.

"I hope she will survive that encounter," she says with little emotion.

Musket: loaded, regular bullet
Paper Cartridges: 20
Bullets/Powder: 8
Alchemical Flares: 2
Grit: 3

Mira takes the gun off her back and raises it at the minotaur, debating whether she should take a shot despite Janira's warning. With a frustrated sigh, she lowers the weapon. The shot was too far, and she didn't trust it much beyond a stone's throw. What if she messed up and hit their mentor by mistake? Following the others into the cave she voices her frustration. "She made the choice she did because of our inexperience. If we try to take off after it now, all we'd be doing is giving her people to babysit. She'll be fine. They wouldn't place her in charge of us if she couldn't handle something like this."

Mira gives a brief nod of approval at Wei's suggestion to go through Janira's pack. They all would take responsibility if their actions were frowned on, but she had a hard time believing the plucky halfling would get upset, especially if they offered to replace what they used. Pulling out her own pack, Mira pulls out a sunrod and strikes it on the ground, reassured as the stick comes to life with a soft glow. She then tucks the rod through her belt, leaving her hands free to handle her gun as needed. Speaking up, she voices her opinion on what do to next. "If I might disagree, Jorag. I respect your experience on the matter, and I think Havok's background makes him a good choice to serve as leader in a battle." The woman hesitates slightly, she had never done any work with the Pathfinders before, how much weight did her opinion really carry? "But we don't know what's waiting ahead of us, I think we should have people in the lead who can scout ahead without getting caught."

Mira looks at their group's Tengu with an approving smile, "You barely made a sound through all that underbrush, Wei. And I've had practice being sneaky on hunting trips with Gramps. What do you think, want to scout ahead with me?"

Stealth (if the party agrees): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
I feel like a NINJA :3

Mira looks at their group's Tengu with an approving smile, "You barely made a sound through all that underbrush, Wei. And I've had practice being sneaky on hunting trips with Gramps."

"Personally, I could give a rat's tail if we had a leader or not. Sometimes doing that can cause expeditions to fall apart, especially if there's a conflict of personality. But if we do, we follow that person's lead, and pray we don't get shoved into something they aren't ready to deal with."

"Being quiet when the taskmasters came through helped prevent beatings. Being aware that they were drunk and looking for a fight also tended to help in that regard, too. Not adverse to the idea, but... you're going to stick out a bit with that glowing bit you've got cooking? Perhaps I go ahead a bit, you follow up a bit after? Sound good?

He'll slowly scout ahead a bit, but not too far away so as to get out of support range, watching for tripwires, touch plates, loose stalactites, etc.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Eesh. You might be sneakier WITH the sunrod. Gah. And it might be throwing Wei off, brighter than he's used to sneaking around in?

Draco enters quickly. H e then voices his opinion. "I believe it would be better if I were to use one of my light spells. I can cast it as many times as needed, and I can dismiss it should we need to be unseen." He nods at Wei and Mira's suggestions. "Yes, it would be a good idea to look through what we have to work with, and it might be imperative that we know what we're facing ahead of time. However, I will opt out of carrying the pack. I am close to being overburdened as it is, and I might might want to save space for items found that I can use."
Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
does low-light vision take effect here, and if so, does that modify my roll?

Musket: loaded, regular bullet
Paper Cartridges: 20
Bullets/Powder: 8
Alchemical Flares: 2
Grit: 3

Mira un-tucks her shirt and slips it over the tip of the sunrod to dampen the light as much as possible. "We can't all see in the dark. Us humans get the short end of the stick" she comments, "I can stay behind a bit though, I'll still be able to back you up at a distance" While they discuss tactics, Mira continues digging in her bag to remove her camping supplies. They wouldn't need them in the cave, and they would just slow her down. She could grab them on the way out.

Mira covers the tip of the sunrod to reduce the light as much as possible, and will follow about 30ft behind Wei to stay within shooting range. I've ditched the camping supplies to bring her back to a light load for better sneaking

"I don't know how Pathfinders usually do this, but in the military we have one leader who has tactical insight to lead the group in it's most effective manner. If you guys need me to, I can lead you through the tunnels and combat situations. I led my own small groups of experts back in the day so I know what to do. However, in that case it is important that my orders are followed during combat situations. If not, it could lead to chaos and casualties.

And I can hold a torch just fine, without it interfering with my combat capabilities. I can also carry the bag without issue. Let's see what Janira left us with shall we?"
Captain Havok says as he goes through the pack.

Boldren removes a palm sized smooth stone from one of his pouches. After making a clicking sounds with his tongue, the stone begins to glow with a faint reddish color. After a few moments the stone emanates a glow that rivals a torch.

Holding the stone close to his lips, Boldren whispers something to the round object, as if it were able to understand his words. After the short conversation with the stone ends, Boldren tosses the smooth stone into the air and it begins to orbit around his head like a miniature planet.

Boldren turns to Captain Havok and replies in a deep baritone voice. That was unfortunate, she was a good soul. Speaking for myself, I am more than willing to follow your lead. Good, bad, or otherwise, it is good for us to be like minded in our cause. The more we act as a unit, the better our chance for success. Let me know what you require of me, and I will do my best to fulfill my role.

Jorag smiled at Mira. "Oh I didn't necessarily mean for him to take the physical lead, but rather be the vote to break any discussion ties. I find it helps designate such a role and avoid heated debates." He chuckled softly in spite of recent events. "People with the drive for this sort of profession tend to be fiercely individual, you'd be surprised how often even the simplest decisions can spark disagreements."

At Havok and Boldrens, Jorag nodded. "I would prefer to remain outside of immediate combat and focus on what I do well, but should you find me needed in the fray, I will do my best."

The minotaur moves to overtake the group before they can retreat to the safety of the caves, but Janira shouts some taunt in a strange language and buries a crossbow bolt deep in it's shoulder and the great beast turns to pursue her small form. The nimble halfling bounds off into the forest with the bull-headed monstrosity hot on her heels, fighting its way through the dense undergrowth. Soon the cacophony of the chase fades and the sounds of the forest slowly return to normal.

The cave entrance is only 5 feet wide and extends 20 feet into the rock before widening into a broader tunnel.

Janira's pack is a prime example of halfling preparedness. Inside you find a potion of barkskin, potions of cure light wounds (2), potion of feather step, potion of vanish, scroll of entangle, scroll of gust of wind, scroll of identify, scroll of mage armor (CL 6), scroll of obscuring mist, wand of burning hands (CL 3rd, 4 charges), wand of cure light wounds (CL 3rd, 6 charges), acid, alchemist’s fire, holy water, smokestick, tanglefoot bag, thunderstone, antitoxin, and sunrods (2)

The narrow tunnel twists and turns for several hundred feet before slowly opening to a wider passage. A large hole spans the cave’s width and stretches ten feet down the path. At the bottom of the 20 foot pit lies a small bundle of cloth.

The party needs to cross the open pit before proceeding on. Jumping the pit is an option, but risks a fall. Using rope will allow you all to work together to get everyone across. Feel free to get creative!

Knowledge Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

If we are handing out the gear from her pack, to be used on this adventure, I would be interested in the tanglefoot bag, thunderstone, alchemist’s fire, scroll of mage armor (CL6), scroll of identify, and scroll of obscuring mist. If there is anyone else that can use these items and would like to carry them, I will gladly withdraw my offer to hold them and allow someone else to use them.

Boldren raises his hand into the air and begins forming arcane gestures that leave behind remnants of faint magic. He begins speaking in a language understood by those capable of understanding the rich complicated dialect of the arcane. After his words trail off into a deep hum, his eyes begin to sparkle with a faint glow. For a moment he seems preoccupied staring at the bundle of cloth in the pit.

Boldren casts detect magic and focus on the cloth in the pit.

I'm feeling a little uncomfortable with that bundle of cloth in the bottom of the pit. I'm not sure why, it just seems like an odd place to leave something like that.

Knowledge (Dungeoneering Untrained): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
"Wait!", he outcries, before anyone can begin to cross. "Let me try to identify that cloth at the bottom first. It may be something of interest. This pit was definitely made artificially."
Spellcraft (Detect Magic): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Ummm....I think I might find out ^-^

Looks like the magic-users are on point!

Boldren finds the cloth does indeed radiate with a faint magical aura.

After finishing his spell, his increased magical aura returns to normal and he begins to speak. "Okay, I have identified it. It is a cloak of resistance, and would probably be a good idea to retrieve for this mission."
Can I or the other magus PLEASE have it? Spell combat is awesome, but the magus is squishy when it comes to AC and we may be doing a lot of saves! p.s., magi are meant for close combat.

Boldren ends his spell, then turns to the rest of the group and speaks in his usual deep voice. That item would be useful for anyone in the group. I personally would like to see it on our point man, or the group’s healer.

The minotaur moves to overtake the group before they can retreat to the safety of the caves, but Janira shouts some taunt in a strange language and buries a crossbow bolt deep in it's shoulder and the great beast turns to pursue her small form. The nimble halfling bounds off into the forest with the bull-headed monstrosity hot on her heels, fighting its way through the dense undergrowth. Soon the cacophony of the chase fades and the sounds of the forest slowly return to normal.

The cave entrance is only 5 feet wide and extends 20 feet into the rock before widening into a broader tunnel.

Survival: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Wei will stop himself before teetering into the pit, and examine it thoughtfully, signalling well enough ahead of time to prevent any party members from entering the pit by accident. He murmurs a bit to himself, making some hand gestures, almost like he's using his hands to help him do math.

Story problem time. If a tengu has 100' of silk rope and a climber kit, how much of it would be lost in the process of building a three-rope bridge capable of sustaining the weight of the heaviest member of the party? Profession: Engineering valid?

Janira's pack is a prime example of halfling preparedness. Inside you find a potion of barkskin, potions of cure light wounds (2), potion of feather step, potion of vanish, scroll of entangle, scroll of gust of wind, scroll of identify, scroll of mage armor (CL 6), scroll of obscuring mist, wand of burning hands (CL 3rd, 4 charges), wand of cure light wounds (CL 3rd, 6 charges), acid, alchemist’s fire, holy water, smokestick, tanglefoot bag, thunderstone, antitoxin, and sunrods (2)

The narrow tunnel twists and turns for several hundred feet before slowly opening to a wider passage. A large hole spans the cave’s width and stretches ten feet down the path. At the bottom of the 20 foot pit lies a small bundle of cloth.

Survival: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

The party needs to cross the open pit before proceeding on. Jumping the pit is an option, but risks a fall. Using rope will allow you all to work together to get everyone across. Feel free to get creative!

"Well, depending on we wanted to do it, we can set up a rope-bridge we can all cross with, and then use a length of rope with a hook fashioned to it to go 'fishing' for the cloth? Just an idea?"

"We could just lower everyone down with a rope and re-climb the other end using pitons I brought." Havok proposes

Can you take 10 on this jump?

"We could just lower everyone down with a rope and re-climb the other end using pitons I brought." Havok proposes

Can you take 10 on this jump?

"The concern I have is that we don't know what is underneath the cloth. If we go down there, and we move it, and it's acting as a cork for something, we're kind of stuck down there. If we remove it when we're not close, then we have a chance to react? Just my thinking, at any rate?"

Someone could climb down with a rope attached to them. If need arises, we could pull the individual back up quickly.

As the others discuss how best to descend into the pit, Kiri removes some rope from her pack, ties it off, and climbs down.

"You all worry too much," she states flatly.

She casts detect magic at the bottom of the pit as she investigates the cloth.

climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Draco speaks."I have a fishing hook and about 50 feet of rope. I can add it to Wei's , should it not be sufficient on it's own, and it would probably be better to NOT remove it up close." Draco says this with extra importance, as he does not want this to be their first and last journey together.

Wei Ji, if you take the time to fashion a rope bridge you will need to cut at least one 50 ft length of rope to tie connections, but it's not necessarily destroyed since a minor cantrip can repair it if you keep the pieces. But someone must anchor it on both sides.

Havok, I'm afraid that's a no on taking 10, jumping or climbing over the pit puts you in danger of falling. Now if you can think of a way to eliminate the risk of falling, I'll allow it.

As the others discuss how best to descend into the pit, Kiri removes some rope from her pack, ties it off, and climbs down.

"You all worry too much," she states flatly.

She casts detect magic at the bottom of the pit as she investigates the cloth.

Kiri secures her rope to a nearby stalagmite and begins to rappel down into the pit. Unfortunately, her footing slips and she looses her grip on the rope, tumbling down 20 feet to the hard-packed ground below. (Kiri takes 6 falling damage)

Falling Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

Also, Draco has already identified the cloth here.

"Hmmm. Well, looks like we need to fish out another magus AND the cloak now. How about a rope elevator? Any takers?" he says jokingly. he calls down,"Are you okay, Kiri? Don't worry, we'll get you out!"
I think we should go with creating a loop of rope and have her secure herself after getting the cloak, and I also think we should go with Wei's idea of making a rope bridge to get across.

I recommend using a knotted rope. It will be much easier to climb. A knotted rope on one side to climb down and a knotted rope on the other side to climb up should do the trick.

Climb

Musket: loaded, regular bullet
Paper Cartridges: 20
Bullets/Powder: 8
Alchemical Flares: 2
Grit: 3

The gunslinger cringes as Kiri takes a tumble. That sounded painful. Leaning carefully over the edge, Mira peers down to make sure their companion wasn't too badly hurt. Looking across at the other side, she tries to mentally judge the distance. It wasn't too bad. Not much wider than the creek she played near as a kid. "I think I can take care of getting a rope on the other side. Regardless of whether we go for a rope bridge or a climb, somebody's got to get to the other side and secure it. Hold this please?" Mira directs her question at Boldren, offering him one end of the rope from her pack. After dropping a generous amount of slack on the ground, she holds the other end of the rope tightly, takes a running start, and throws herself across the pit.

Acrobatics (jumping the pit): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Caution Mira, you are all alone over there with limited light. Like myself, you are human and your vision will be limited. I will cast a light spell on a rock and toss it to you. At least you will be able to see if something or someone is over there.

Boldren searches for a stone, then casts light on it. Once the stone has been brightened by the spell he will toss it to Mira.

Perception to locate stone: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Attack to toss the stone close to Mira: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Impressive jump by the way.

Profession: Engineering: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

The tengu sets to preparing the well-designed and math'd rope bridge, and then winces when Kiri charges on ahead and nearly takes a header into the pit.

"Three things to consider while you're down there and folks are figuring out how to get you healed up. One, if that belonged to someone who died violently, sometimes things happen around that kind of item, fire, shock, crazy stuff. Two, if there's a slime or mold or something lying in ambush under it, you'll be right there to get whacked when you move the cloth. Three, you could have an undead something or other under it, too. I mean, seriously, who just leaves magic items lying around for wandering folks who come visiting to pick up?"

When Mira sticks the landing on the leap he applauds. "Couldn't've done better myself. Good job. Ready for the bridge?"

What kind of roll would that be?