[PFS PbP Gameday VII] 08-07 From the Tomb of Righteous Repose (Inactive)

Game Master Wicked Brew

Scowling, Isador lines up another shot on the skeleton that bloodied Caoilte.

Attack MW Composite Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 4 = 13
Damage arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Isador again attempts to draw a bead on the attacking dead but once agin misses his target.

***ROUND 2***

Isador
Caoilte (-11 hp)
Tarek
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Skeleton red (-11 hp)
Skeleton blue (-3 hp)
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Arklore

Caoilte and Tarek up.

Tarek takes another swing at closest skel
Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Falcata Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Caoilte lines up an attack on the red skele.

Attack, Battle Axe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 +4AB, +4 Str, +1 MW axe, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Power attack
Damage, Battle Axe: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 +4 Str, +4 Power Attack, +2 Specialization

Tarek swings his great curved blade but misses the surprisingly deft walking bones.

Caoilte's blade is met by the blade of the dead, the blow being turned aside.

The skeletons press their attack on Caoilte. The skeleton to the north swings a vicious cut, nearly slicing the veteran warrior's head clean off. The skilled fighter is able to miss the deadly blow, but the skeleton digs a chink out of Caoilte's chin. Caoilte takes 6 damage.

***ROUND 2***

Isador
Caoilte (-17 hp)
Tarek
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Skeleton red (-11 hp)
Skeleton blue (-3 hp)
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Arklore

Ark up then top of the order.

Looking at both Skeletons, I then send another force bolt at the skeleton that is a bit more damaged (red).

Force Bolt Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Tarek takes another swing at the skeleton closest to him, hoping this time his sword finds it's mark
Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Falcata Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Arklore sends a bolt of force through one of the skeletal ribs, nearly exploding its spine, the creature fights on but is heavily damaged.

Tarek takes another loping swing with his falcata but misses the engaged undead monstrosity.

***ROUND 2***

Isador
Caoilte (-17 hp)
Tarek
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Skeleton red (-16 hp)
Skeleton blue (-3 hp)
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Arklore

Izzy and Caoilte are up!

Isador shifts into a better position and lines up another shot at the heavily wounded skeleton.

Attack MW Composite Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 9 - 4 = 14

Damage Arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Caoilte up!

Giving one more day then will bot.

Caoilte attempts another blow to the red skele.

Attack, Battle Axe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 +4AB, +4 Str, +1 MW axe, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Power attack
Damage, Battle Axe: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 +4 Str, +4 Power Attack, +2 Specialization

Caoilte collapses the red skeleton with a mighty chop of his axe! The bones clink as they bounce off the stone floor.

The blue skeleton presses its attack! The things blade glances harmlessly off Caoilte's armored hide.

***ROUND 2***

Isador
Caoilte (-17 hp)
Tarek
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Skeleton red (-16 hp)
Skeleton blue (-3 hp)
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Arklore

Ark up then rest of party.

Ah hahah, one down and one left....Azarath...Mentrion...Zinthos!!!

With a spark of energy and glee I extend my hand out and launch a third force bolt at the standing skeleton...

Force Bolt Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Arklore sends a bolt of force into the remaining skel, shattering rib bones, but the creature stays in the fight!

***ROUND 3***

Isador
Caoilte (-17 hp)
Tarek
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Skeleton red (-16 hp)
Skeleton blue (-8 hp)
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Arklore

Rest of party up.

Isador again shifts position and lines up another shot at the heavily wounded skeleton.

Attack MW Composite Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 4 = 15

Damage Arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Tarek curses under his breath as the unholy aura of the ruins interferes with his ability to focus and strike the abomination
Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Isador and TArek atteppt to take down the remaining undead warrior but cannot connect with the stalwart tomb guardian.

Caoilte is up, then last skelly then Ark.

I look at my options and wait to see what Caoilte can do before I take to sword work

Botting Caoilte

Caoilte takes a swing at the standing skeleton.

AXE: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
AXE damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

The thing still moves! It retaliates and gives the warrior a cut into side! Caoilte takes 10 damage.

Sword attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

***ROUND 3***

Isador
Caoilte[b] (-17 hp)
[b]Tarek
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Skeleton red (-16 hp)
Skeleton blue (-14 hp)
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Arklore

Ark then top of the order.

I see the opening ...and I launch a force bolt.

Hang on my good man, I am here to assist you in your fight!!!

Force Bolt Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Arklore sends another force missile into the remaining skeleton warrior. The missile shatters the thing's spine and it collapses in a heap.

Combat over. What do you do?

Nice shot Arklore. My sword could not find its mark. I hope this place is not interfering with my divine connection. Let me see if I can patch up Caoilte before we move on.

Tarek takes a few moments in quiet meditation before calling upon the powers of healing

Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

Tarek shakes his head as the results of the heal were less than adequate

I fear this place has been fouled and the negative energy is preventing me from channeling the Divine powers I need. I hope these effects are only temporary.

Oh, by Aroden's Sword my good man, how simply wretched that your divine powers are not working like they should!! Good to know as we progress in out battle strategies.

I wonder if these abominations were guarding something?

Tarek casts detect magic and scans the room

Tarek uses his powers, although straining through dark magic of the temple. He does not detect anything unusual in the room. The party continues to explore the lost temple, moving methodically to the left.

They move into the adjoining chamber...

A charred orc corpse hanging over a pool of blood accentuates the grisly atmosphere in this befouled shrine.

Though a grisly scene, they see nothing else of note. The Archons continue their grim exploration...

They move to the larger chamber north, burned wood, pottery fragments, and ancient dwarven utensils litter the floor. Carved maps, possibly of the surrounding area, decorate the walls, though crude grizzly marks appear added to the stony cartography.

The party grows concerned that this temple is occupied by more than dark memories. They check the lower, smaller chambers.

Sleep mats, broken weapons, and dirty clothes clutter the area, the markings of a crude barracks.

Warily, the Archons continue...

They enter a chamber dominated by a large hole in the southern part of the chamber. The Archons can tell its wide, and dark. Isador drops a copper piece into the hole. The party listens for what seems an eternity, not hearing the coin hot the ground. They wisely decide not to mess with the hole. They move on.

In the next room, the stone visage of a horrifying creature with several tentacles for a face sits in the corner of this room. The creature appears to be rearing back in preparation to strike. The party sees the remnants of another statue lying near the monster, but they cannot determine what it once was.

As the party walks on, something materialized, seemingly out of the shadows, tentacles reaching ups around the floor at Caoilte's feet and strike at the warrior. One of the tentcles connects. Pain rifles through the axe weilding fighter and he can feel a cold sensation run through his body at the spot of the wound. While the Archons try to respond to this secret attacker, the thing takes advantage to attack Caoilte again. Fortunately, the tentacles bounce off his armor. Caoilte takes 7 damage and needs FORT save.

Party up!

***ROUND 1***

Slitherer
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Isador
Caoilte (-35 hp, needs FORT save)
Arklore
Tarek

Even the GM can't make a decent roll for Tarek. This is going to be rough adventure

Correction on Caoilte's damage. He should show -17 hp, not -35.

Instinctively, Iasdor turns to face the new threat. Pulling his bow to the ready, he tries to draw a bead at the wriggling tentacles before releasing the shot.

Attack MW Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Damage Arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Oh what in the GOry Hell is that!!!

Tarek takes a chop at the strange beast

+1 Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

The Archons spring to action!

Isador sends and arrow into the thing. It flies through the slithering creature, tearing a chunk of it as it goes.

Caoilte FORT save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Caoilte feels his muscle tense and suddenly...he is unable to move!Caoilte is paralyzed but can make another save attempt to shake the effect next round.

Arklore stares in shock as the creature materializes and attacks.

Tarek steps in and takes another chunk of gooey flesh like stuff out of the creature, but it fights on.

The creature's tentacles continue to attack the frozen Caoilte. The thing easily strike the still warrior, wrapping around and grabbing the still form fighter.Caoilte takes 12 more damage and is now grappled.

***ROUND 2***

Slitherer
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Isador
Caoilte (-29 hp, paralyzed, grappled, needs FORT save)
Arklore
Tarek

Party up!

Party up!

Caoilte will reattempt his Fort Save

Fort Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Tarek continues his assault, hoping to take a fatal chunk out of the tentacled creature
Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Isador tries to land another arrow in the tentacle attacking Caoilte.

Attack MW Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 4 = 21
Damage Arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Caoilte tries to shake off the paralyzing effects of the slithering things toxin but remains unable to move! Tarek and Isador try frantically to kill the thing before it takes down the veteran warrior. Both hit, sending fragments of slimy gray material all over the cavern. Thing continues to slither and writhe.

***ROUND 2***

Slitherer (-29)
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Isador
Caoilte (-29 hp, paralyzed, grappled, needs FORT save)
Arklore
Tarek

Ark up!

To move things along, I will post the slither's attack. Ark, take two rounds of actions when you get a chance to post.

The thing's tentacles sink into the held tight Caoilte. Blood seeps from the points of contact of the creature. Caoilte takes another 16 damage and 2 points constitution damage. Caoilte falls to the ground and begins to bleed out. Damage plus CON drain puts Caoilte at -1. Needs a stabilization check on next round.

***ROUND 3***

Slitherer (-29)
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Isador
Caoilte (-45 hp, paralyzed, grappled, needs stabilization check)
Arklore
Tarek

Party up!

It looks serious.....I move up and past Izzy, making sure I have at least a 5 foot separation between myself and the creature....I take precise aim and I fire!!

magic missiles: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 = 8

I can't get a perfect shot so have to use what works! After this it might be sword work!!!

Brew, is Tarek able to move into a position to heal Caoilte without incurring an attack of opportunity?

Brew, stabilization is basically a fort save -hps less than zero, right?

stabilization: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 +6 to fort, -1 HP

I'm rolling 1d20 +5, fort plus con bonus and then subtracting 1 for the neg HP.

Tarek, yes. If you step up you will NOT be subject to AOO. Caoilte, stabilization is a straight CON check v DC 10. You made the roll without bonuses and are now stable.

Tarek calls upon divine healing, hoping it is enough to aid Caoilte

cure moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 = 11

Tarek has used 2 second level spells and has 2 left

I really need to study more and expand my skills!!!

Isador takes another sidestep and lines up a shot.

Master Work Shortbow: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 4 = 13
Damage Arrow: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Isador takes another shot but misses the gorging slitherer.

Caoilte's blood seems to staunch and Tarek calls upon his divine gift, healing the warrior. Caolilte regains consciousness to find a slimy tentacled moster draped all over him, sucking his life's blood. Tarek gains 11 hp and is now at 10 hp.

Arklore launches another volley of arcane missiles, blasting more grey flesh off the creature. The creature fights on.

where?: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Desiring some variety in its meal, the slithering beast lets Caoilte go and slithers to Isador. It manages to slam a tentacle around Isador's ankle. The rogue feels its venom coldly creeping up his leg. Izzy takes 8 damage and needs a FORT save.

***ROUND 3***

Slitherer (-37)
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Isador (-8 hp, nees FORT save)
Caoilte (-34 hp, paralyzed, needs FORT save)
Arklore
Tarek

Party up!

After seeing Caoilte freed from the grasp of the tentacle, Tarek grabs his sword and continues his assault on the strange beast.

Falcata Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Fearing for his friend Tarek steps up and takes a vicious hack at the thing. He splats it , cutting the pesky critter in half. Its flesh splatters and melts into a gooey film.

End of combat.

The Archons regroup and continue their search of the temple. They find a stairwell to their west. The stairway is chocked with rubble, making passage impossible.

They double back and continue their search of the the temple. They come upon a room with a steaming pool of water which dominates the room. A gargantuan square pool, twenty feet wide and four feet deep, occupies most of this chamber. The steaming water releases a pungent odor.

FORT saves please.

FORT Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Brew. Before we move on to other areas I think the party needs a moment to assess injuries. Tarek has limited spells and his focus is not on healing. He has already used 2 of his 2nd level spells. I would suggest everyone use any heal potions they have. Tarek will use up to 3 of his 1st level spells to cast CLW on those who need it