PFS Thornkeep The Accursed Halls (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Tecolote charges in with his wakizashi ad he slashes a large gash into the zombie, nearly severing it in two.

The wight begins to shamble forward as it hisses at Caemillia.

Ford
Bolger
Aparctias (Delay)
Caemillia
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Zombies (L-5 HP; R-7 HP)
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Sial
Tecolote
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Wight (Smite Caemillia +3 AC)
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If possible, Caemillia will walk toward the wight, defying it.

This is the moment of truth. May Sareanae help me to bring you down.

Ready action to Aid Another any ally attacking the left zombie for a +2 on the attack roll.

Fighting Fan (Aid Another) {DC 10}: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7

Ford's eyes quickly swept across the ensuing battlefield, resting on Caemillia as she faced up to the wight, smirking as she asked Serenrae for guidance. Perhaps divine aid is closer than you realize, my dear...

Ford approached the back of the group as he quietly stretched out his hand, filling it with divine power as he tapped Caemillia's armor lightly at the back. What's the saying? If you do things correctly, they won't know you've done anything at all.

Move action to get within reach of Caemillia and using Bit of Luck on her. All d20 rolls are rolled again and she can take the higher one until the next turn.

Bolger swings his sickle at the zombie to the right.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Bolger slices his sickle into the zombie as he cleaves off one of the creature's arms as Ford whispers a bit of lucky advice into Caemillia's ear.

Caemillia steps up to the wight as she slides her longsword through the soft flesh of the creature's neck.

Aparctias attempts to distract the zombie with his fan but the zombie seems to pay little attention to him

The two zombies slam a fist at Caemillia and Bolger. The

Slam vs Caemillia AC 17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Slam vs Bolger AC 15: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Ford
Bolger
Aparctias
Caemillia
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Zombies (L-5 HP; R-10 HP)
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Sial
Tecolote
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Wight (Smite Caemillia +3 AC) (-10 HP)
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Now attacking with two wakizashis, Tecolote slashes twice at the zombie, pleased to see that its clumsy attempt to crush Bolger has failed.
Attack (primary): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Confirm (primary): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Damage (primary): 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (6) + 2 = 11 3 damage if crit does not confirm; piercing and slashing
Attack (secondary): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Damage (secondary): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 piercing and slashing

Sorry I missed it was my go

"Orza attack this beast with me again"

Handle Animal Attack Zombie: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Handle Animal Flank Zombie: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 just in case it's needed

Orza attacks the Zombie +2 to hit Flank

Bite Attack Skeleton: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d8 ⇒ 3
Claw Attack Skeleton: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d4 ⇒ 2
Claw Attack Skeleton: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d4 ⇒ 2

Sial powers up his club with Arcane Strike + Flank

Sial Club Attack Zombie: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 241d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Sial and Tecolote easily finish off the two lumbering zombies as Orza rips off the limbs while Tecolote's wakazashi's cleanly slice off the rest of the undead's parts.

The two zombies crumble to the floor. The elven wight slams his fists in a sweeping motion at Caemillia

Slam vs Caemillia AC 20: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
confirm crit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 + energy (Level) drain

I am sorry Caemillia.

The wight's fists slam into Caemillia's armor as it crumples like a piece of paper. Caemillia's face drains of color as she crumples to the floor in a heap, unmoving.

Ford
Bolger
Aparctias
Caemillia (Dead)
Sial
Tecolote
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Wight (Smite Caemillia +3 AC) (-5 HP)
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Tecolote's beak drops open as Caemillia drops to the floor. But Tanagaar's warrior steps up bravely to see if he can finish the wight. With a flash of glittering steel, both lash out at the wight, attempting to cut the horror down before it can destroy more of the group.
If someone can get to the other side, I might get a +2 from a flank on these
Attack (primary): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Damage (primary): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 piercing and slashing
Attack (secondary): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Confirm (secondary): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Will not confirm for sure
Damage (secondary): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 piercing and slashing

Ford frowns as Caemillia falls to the undead menace. Patience... patience is crucial. he thought, kneeling down and grasping at his wand, placing his hand on the fallen paladin. "The gods are not through with you yet, milady. On your feet, brave knight!"

Wand of Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Ouch, a natural 20. :( Caemillia, noooo.

Aparctias watches in horror as Caemillia falls and steps to the left, firing off a burst of wind and rain to impede it from hitting anyone else.

Storm Burst: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 2 - 4 = 3

5-foot step to the left and cast Storm Burst on the wight. I won't bother rolling for non-lethal damage since undead don't take it, but the -2 to attack rolls should still apply.

"Noooooooooo, ... Kill it Orza tear it to pieces"

Handle Animal Attack Wight: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Handle Animal Flank Wight: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Orza takes a 5 foot step and full attacks, flanking with Tecolote

Bite Attack Wight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d8 ⇒ 4
Claw Attack Wight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 131d4 ⇒ 2
Claw Attack Wight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 211d4 ⇒ 1

Sial moves in to Attack the Wight

Sial powers up his club Arcane Strike

Sial Club Attack Wight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 151d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

GM Roll: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Ford places a hand to Caemillia. He wounds on her body heal but she does not seem to awaken.

Aparctias flutters his feathers as winds and dust kick up around the wight tearing at it's loose flesh.

Tecolote lashes out at the wight with his wakazashi's. both of the wakazashi's slices a clean gouge into the undead creatures side as Orza's claw find it's mark.

Sial slams his club into the creatures chest as it stumbles to it's side.

Ford
Bolger
Aparctias
Caemillia (Dead)
Sial
Tecolote
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Wight (Smite Caemillia +3 AC; -2 to att) (-24 HP)
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Dc 14 Fort vs Energy drain: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
[dice=Dc 14 Fort vs Energy drain, Bit o" Luck spell]1d20+3[/dice]

Ain't dead yet. ;-) So if GM agree:

The young woman open her eyes, rubbing the back of her head
Owwww.... I slipped when the Wight hit me, and banged my head on the ground... I think I lost consciousness for a few minutes.... sorry. What a great defender I am!

shocked, but don't want to hold up things

Seeing his friend not moving any more the halfling swings his sickle at the murdering creature in front of him. "You will die for what you did!" he shouts with tears in his eyes.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Sorry, too many tears...

Bolger swings his sickle at the creature but misses as his tears cloud his vision.

The wight steps forward 5 foot and slams a clawed hand through Ford's armor. Small rivulets of blood drip from Ford's wound as he suddenly pales. The color drains from his face as he barely maintains his composure.

Slam vs Ford AC 17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 + Energy (Level) Drain

The wight seems to grow in strength as Ford grows weaker

You are level 2 so you are good Ford we will just have to work out fixing it at the end with the saving throw or gold / prestige if saving throw fails.

As with a negative level you now have the penalty of -1 to all ability checks, attack rolls, CMB, CMD, saving throws and skill checks. Your max hp and current HP also drop by 5. You spells are treated as 1 level lower but you do not lose any spells.

Ford (1/9 HP; 1 neg lvl DC 14 )
Bolger
Aparctias
Caemillia (Dead)
Sial
Tecolote
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Wight (-19 HP)
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This is out of order, but I figure I'll post while I can

Tecolote's resolve hardens as he sees Ford fight off the wight's brutal assault. Continuing to flank with Orzo, the blades flash forward in a dizzying display once again as Tecolote tries again to finish the former elf.
Attack (primary): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Damage (primary): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 piercing and slashing
Attack (secondary): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage (secondary): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 piercing and slashing

Ford grit his teeth as the wight tore into his body. Nobody said the path to godhood was easy, but nobody said it would be painful either! Still, he was standing, and it would take more than wound like that to end him.

Fort Save (I think?): 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 - 1 = 19

"No! You will not be rid of me so easily, monster! Not after your transgressions!" Ford declared, placing his hands on the wand and inhaling as he healed himself of the wounds he suffered.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Aparctias steps further back and flicks another ball of fog and rain at the undead.

Storm Burst (ranged touch): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 2 - 4 = 5

I am just not rolling well.

Bolger slices again like mad.
Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

"Kill it Orza Kill it"

Handle Animal Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Bite Attack Wight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d8 ⇒ 6
Claw Attack Wight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d4 ⇒ 3
Claw Attack Wight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 111d4 ⇒ 4

Sial powers up his club Arcane Strike

Sial swings at the Wight with all his strength

Sial Club Attack Wight: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 131d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Both have flank

8, 8, 7, 5 on d20's.. wtf.... I hope Tecolote killed it

Ford heals his surface wounds though he still feels weakened.

Ford- The DC is for the end of a 24 hour period. The negative level will go away after 24 hours but you will still have it for this module.

Bolger slices at the undead again but is swinging wildly around as he is still having a hard time seeing as Aparctias conjures more wind and dust as the wind misses the creature and buffets the sarcophagus instead.

Sial swings his club at the wight as Orza snaps his jaws and claws at it. Though between dodging Bolgers wild slashes and the dust in the air they all miss their target.

Tecolote on the other hand is able to sink his wakazashi into the wight once again as he hooks it in the creatures head.

The wight claws once again at Ford

Slam vs Ford AC 17: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 + Energy (Level) Drain

I am sorry Ford I am aiming for the People most likely not to get hit as I know this creature sucks. I am just rolling lucky :(

The wight slams a clawed hand into Ford's neck as he falls to the floor in a heap. All color drained from his face as his eyes roll into the back of his head.

The wights wounds heal once again as Ford falls.

GM Roll: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Ford (Dead)(1)
Bolger
Aparctias
Caemillia (Dead)(2)
Sial
Tecolote
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Wight (-20 HP)
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Sial moves to flank with Tecolote 5 foot step

Sial powers up his club Arcane Strike

Then attacks the wight "No abomination I will not let you get away with this withot a fight, Run if you must I shall not"

Sial Club Attack Skeleton: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 221d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

"Orza move beside me to support Bolger my friend and then attack it"

Handle Animal Attack 5 foot step: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Orza takes a 5 foot step to beside Sial

Handle Animal Attack Wight: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Then he launches himself at the Wight

Bite Attack Wight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 71d8 ⇒ 4
Claw Attack Wight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d4 ⇒ 2
Claw Attack Wight: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d4 ⇒ 1

As he sees Sial planning to continue his attack, Tecolote calls out, "Sial wait! We have to get out of here! Any moment now, Caemillia and Ford will also rise as wights. I don't think we can face two of them!"
Too late, but I'm going to hold my action till I see if Sial finishes it. If so, I'll probably try to coupe de grace Ford or Caemillia.

Sial slams his club into the wights skull, dropping it to the ground as Orza hops on top of it, ripping it's limbs from it's body.

Ford (Dead)(1)
Bolger
Aparctias
Caemillia (Dead)(2)
Sial
Tecolote

"Bolger. Aparctias. Quick. I know it seems wrong, but you need to decapitate Ford before he becomes a wight. I've got Caemillia." With the elf down, Tecolote raises his wakizashi and attempts to strike off Caemillia's head to prevent her from rising as a wight.
Coupe de Grace: 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + (4) + 2 = 12

"What?!"

Aparctias' relief when the wight had finally fallen turns into shock. He moves over to Ford's dead body even as he watches Tecolote prepare to strike Caemillia's corpse.

"Oh gods," he says, horror in his voice. He remembers Ford's own claim to divinity and, no matter the truth, can only hope that he understands what he has to do. "Forgive me."

Aparctias snaps his fan open, steel tips gleaming storm-cold as it falls to slice Ford's neck.

Fighting Fan Damage {Coup de Grace}: 3d4 - 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 3) - 3 = 6

Seeing his friends decaptitating friends Bolger pukes but

"Maybe it's also a good idea to make sure that this wight is dead and will never rise again." Bolger says and tries to decapitate the wight.
CdG: 2d4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 + (4) = 10

Sial stands apart.. clutching Orza to him.. he has a look of disbelief on his face...

"I'm sorry, but I learned of wights in my training. There is nothing we could do short of very powerful spells to bring Caemillia and Ford back and if we didn't take these steps, they'd have been trying to kill us even now.."

Fort Save Caemillia: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Fort Save Ford: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

The party hacks away at their friends necks as they gruesomely decapitated Ford and Caemillia. Savages! The two do not rise as wights as the rest of the party waits in suspense.

Once ready here is the description for next room.

A feeling of cold dread is palpable in this oval-shaped hall, which is
finished in gleaming dark stone. The shadows in the upper portions
of the chamber seem to seethe slowly with foul energy. Doorways
exit the chamber to the north and the west.

We'll take 20 to investigate the sarcophagus and room for traps or secret doors too and look over the bodies of the undead.

Tecolote looks apprehensively about the next room, even more cautious than before now that the deadliness of the ruin has been made evident. The tengu casts detect magic to see if he can pick up any clues about the nature of the room.
Perception too: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Sial follows Tecolotes lead and helps.

After making sure that Ford and Caemillia's body are placed out-of-the-way for later retrieval, handling them with much respect as he can, Aparctias follows Tecolote into the next room.

He's much more wary now, still in some shock from what just happened.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Tecolote does not notice anything significant within the room or sarcophagus but the wight does seem to be wearing a pretty nice ring. A silver signet ring on his right hand.

Aparctias peers into the next room. A foreboding chill runs up his spine as his feathers stand on end as shadows dance on the walls from the surrounding torches. He does not notice anything unusual in the room.

"Are you sure we should continue? Who knows what awaits us further inside these halls." Bolger asks, but follows.

"I would rather try to continue the mission and let their deaths not be in vain."

Sial moves/Sneaks up to the room

Sneak: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

"Follow me quietly Orza"
Handle Animal Sneak: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 and
Handle Animal Heel: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 (follow closely)
Orza's Sneak roll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Orza's Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

"Maybe you are right"
Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Sial whispers back to Tecolote "grab the ring off the dead guy"

Bolger sweats and shivers.

Sial and Orza creep towards the room as shadows coalesce and merge on the walls. Otherwise nothing significant happens.

Where to now?

I'm waiting for Aparctias, Bolger and Tecolote to catchup so we can get out... hopefully someone grabs the ring

Just following for now. I'd like to take a minute to prepare a casting of Entangle with my remaining open slot.

Aparctias follows behind, wary.

Bolger takes a tissue out of his pocket and tries to take the ring. If it's not easily slipped off he will cut off the wight's finger, still touching it with the tissue only. After retrieving the ring, wrapping it inside the tissue and putting it into his pocket he follows the others.

Seeing Bolger has the ring in hand, Tecolote offers to help take point into the room and tries to slip through stealthily while watching the shadows on the walls and looking for evidence of creatures or valuables in the room.
Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Sial waits for Tecolote to scout and the others to catch up

GM Roll 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Bolger carefully removes the ring from the wight's finger as he breaks it off with a snap.

Tecolote sneaks into the room looking around as the shadows coalesce. Tecolote catches a bit of movement from behind his shoulder as he sees the shadows form into an incorporeal creature attempting to catch him off guard. Luckily he is able to notice the Shadow before it could pounce on him.

Aparctias: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Sial: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Tecolote: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Bolger: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Shadow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Tecolote
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Shadow
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Bolger
Sial
Aparctias