PFS: Tomb of the Iron Medusa (Inactive)

Game Master drbuzzard

A PbP running of Tomb of the Iron Medusa for PFS players.

Necropolis

current area


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Duhwoo observes that the stonework is very nice and the blocks fit together very well. Much nicer than when he plays at home.

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

I fly up and read the pillars.

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

No knowledge checks to get the wives name?

"I dont think we're getting all that information from this room.."


The problem with knowledge checks on the Adellas is that the family was declared damnatio, which means that every record was expunged. Hence only very fragmentary information exists, and certainly not little family details.

There are a number of pillars to examine, I need a perception check.

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

Check the burial vaults. We should remain calm.

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

perc: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (2) + 25 = 27


The ghost starts playing the Jeopardy music somehow in an eerie fashion.

You don't notice anything of use on the pillar though it possible that you missed something.

Each perception check is a minute of time spent in this case. You've already burned a few minutes.

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

Well, I assume others can act in parallel.

1d20 + 25 ⇒ (12) + 25 = 37


Ok, after a further search you find:
Pasco’s eldest son died at sea—his name
is recorded on the westernmost pillar with the austere
words, “Pasco Voxus Adella II, 4138–4156, The Sea
Reclaims Its Own.”

Of course you can act in parallel. I have to assume the module was written for really bad iconics since it seems to assume that people will have lousy perceptions so the deadline for this could manage to be challenging. Given that this is a party that leveled up in PFS, good perceptions scores are the norm.

Sovereign Court

human(Taldan) CG Hillbilly18 | 238 of 264 (enraged: 310 of 336) {DR 4/-} | AC:18(T12/FF18) | CMB: 28(36), CMD: 35(33) | Fort21(25)/Ref16/Will14(17) | init+3 |Perception 22, SM 20 | move 35' | rage: 33/40, spells: 5/5 |
active stuff:
Adaptation, Unshakeable Resolve, Ring o' Blinking, GREATER Ring o' Inner Fortitude; Regen. (1hp/10 min)

"Can we call a friend for one question? Anyway, bein' as ya sez quote yer first wife unquote, implyin' ya had time fer follow ons, I'm a-bettin' ol' Pasco's mamma died in childbirth -- based on th' other ev'dence an' sum dee-dukshunal reeznin'..."


As they say even a blind squirrel can find an acorn from time to time.

"Do you have the answers to the questions that I posed to you mortals?"

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

Perc: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 39 Detect Magic, True Sight
Perc: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35 Detect Magic, True Sight
Perc: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35 Detect Magic, True Sight
Perc: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29 Detect Magic, True Sight

Sovereign Court

human(Taldan) CG Hillbilly18 | 238 of 264 (enraged: 310 of 336) {DR 4/-} | AC:18(T12/FF18) | CMB: 28(36), CMD: 35(33) | Fort21(25)/Ref16/Will14(17) | init+3 |Perception 22, SM 20 | move 35' | rage: 33/40, spells: 5/5 |
active stuff:
Adaptation, Unshakeable Resolve, Ring o' Blinking, GREATER Ring o' Inner Fortitude; Regen. (1hp/10 min)

"Can we call a friend? Anyway, looks like yer flagship wuz th' Harlot; yer wife died when Pasco wuz borned; an' Pasco went overboard -- an' stayed there..."

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

Our well being lies within the power of Duhwoo's reasoning. The universe has a sense of humor

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

"Indeed.. Well it seems you have your answer ghost.. Whats it gonna be?"


"Your companion with the odd means of address is correct. Good! One should know of those who came before, and tread reverently. Disturb not these three tombs before you and I shall not vex you further. "

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

Can we get a map of where we're at?

Sovereign Court

BP 36/46 Spells 1 8/8 2 6/8 3 7/7 4 6/7 5 4/7 6 6/6 heroism, Triple Time, Darkvision
Vital:
HP 143/155; resist cold 5 AC 33(-)/15/24(-); R 19 F 15 W 16 (+4 sonic, Bardic, Lang); CMD 28; Init +4

well done woo! Vuvu says as he comes out of his reverie.

Checking in on break!


Added map link.

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

"Ok well lets continue on.. We need to find our last 2 trinkets.."

Sovereign Court

human(Taldan) CG Hillbilly18 | 238 of 264 (enraged: 310 of 336) {DR 4/-} | AC:18(T12/FF18) | CMB: 28(36), CMD: 35(33) | Fort21(25)/Ref16/Will14(17) | init+3 |Perception 22, SM 20 | move 35' | rage: 33/40, spells: 5/5 |
active stuff:
Adaptation, Unshakeable Resolve, Ring o' Blinking, GREATER Ring o' Inner Fortitude; Regen. (1hp/10 min)

.
(Of course, the ghost has probably just identified the one thing we most want to do: namely, get into the three tombs he told us to leave alone...)

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

Let us go through the West door first.


Actually there are 2 passaged, and stairs. Assuming you take the western passage

A marble fountain, the basin of which resembles a huge shell,
sits near the entrance to this room, its waters cascading from
between the fingers of reclining mermaids. The chamber
beyond is empty, save for a single sarcophagus at the far end
of the room.

The fountain has an inscription on it saying "Brotherhood"

The sarcophagus has an inscription saying:
“Commerce Is King and
Courage His Queen,”
and
A bronze plaque
on the sarcophagus reads, “Vespacio Voxus Adella, 4349–
4401.”

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

Perception, for defenses/traps: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (9) + 25 = 34


No traps as far as you can see.

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

I see neither voice nor keepsake here. Perhaps we should seek another chamber.

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

"Thats one of the twins.."

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

Ah, then it seems even less likely that Thrasillus' voice or a sisters keepsake is here.

Sovereign Court

human(Taldan) CG Hillbilly18 | 238 of 264 (enraged: 310 of 336) {DR 4/-} | AC:18(T12/FF18) | CMB: 28(36), CMD: 35(33) | Fort21(25)/Ref16/Will14(17) | init+3 |Perception 22, SM 20 | move 35' | rage: 33/40, spells: 5/5 |
active stuff:
Adaptation, Unshakeable Resolve, Ring o' Blinking, GREATER Ring o' Inner Fortitude; Regen. (1hp/10 min)

"there might be other things here -- long as we gots lootin' rights, we don't wanna miss sumpthin' good..."

Duhwoo will approach the sarcophagus, stopping 10' away and casting D. Magic...

Duhwoo's Perception check: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36


The are no magical auras on the sarcophagus.

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

Duhwoo, it seems foolish to provoke the wrath of the honorable dead.

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

"Correct me if im wrong but our payment on this mission is treasure looted.. If we dont search everything here than we're potentially missing out on our payment.. These people are dead.. They do not need their treasure anymore and frankly my patience for dealing with ghosts is about up.."

Sovereign Court

human(Taldan) CG Hillbilly18 | 238 of 264 (enraged: 310 of 336) {DR 4/-} | AC:18(T12/FF18) | CMB: 28(36), CMD: 35(33) | Fort21(25)/Ref16/Will14(17) | init+3 |Perception 22, SM 20 | move 35' | rage: 33/40, spells: 5/5 |
active stuff:
Adaptation, Unshakeable Resolve, Ring o' Blinking, GREATER Ring o' Inner Fortitude; Regen. (1hp/10 min)

"But these guys are Taldan nobles -- *not* honorable dead..."

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

"Well said Duhwoo.. So far in my life I've met to 2 decent Taldorian's and 1 is with us presently.."

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

As you will. Yet I do not feel comfortable with angering the dead that entreat fairly with us, and I will counsel against it. The admiral seemed a noble enough spirit. I will, however, admit that what Master Zuella told me before of this soul... gesturing to Vespacio's tomb ... does not engender much sympathy in me. Enemies of their own kin should not be afforded such places of honor

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

"By all means Duhwoo, lets have a look.. Or we can move on.. Group decision.."

Sovereign Court

human(Taldan) CG Hillbilly18 | 238 of 264 (enraged: 310 of 336) {DR 4/-} | AC:18(T12/FF18) | CMB: 28(36), CMD: 35(33) | Fort21(25)/Ref16/Will14(17) | init+3 |Perception 22, SM 20 | move 35' | rage: 33/40, spells: 5/5 |
active stuff:
Adaptation, Unshakeable Resolve, Ring o' Blinking, GREATER Ring o' Inner Fortitude; Regen. (1hp/10 min)

"Y'all git ready to fry that ghost when it comes a-chargin' in here..."

Duhwoo steps up to the Sarcophagus;

"Let's see whut you gots, Vespacio!"

Duhwoo will swing the lid off of the sarcophagus.

Sovereign Court

BP 36/46 Spells 1 8/8 2 6/8 3 7/7 4 6/7 5 4/7 6 6/6 heroism, Triple Time, Darkvision
Vital:
HP 143/155; resist cold 5 AC 33(-)/15/24(-); R 19 F 15 W 16 (+4 sonic, Bardic, Lang); CMD 28; Init +4

go for it. Anything we find will be used to help restore the glory of these taldans. A taldan noble I may be but I am pragmatic. I am liberating these items with permission of the last scion.


Inside the sarcophagus you find a set of human remains. They are bedecked in various rotted finery. The only jewelry of note is a necklace of gold with a small globe of crystal suspended from it. Within the crystal is a human finger bone.

Liberty's Edge

Buffs:
7 hr: Mnd Blnk, Ovrlnd Flt, Abl Barr, Gr. Mgc Wp. 340mn: Ex. Echo, Ex.Flm Arrw, Ex. Hro, Ex. Mss Fly, 34mn: Grvty Bw,Tr. See, Shld,17 rds. : Glb of Invln. Gr. Invis; plus stnskn, undth ward; r. cold (30), haste, free mov
Vitals:
F1/Trans 6/EK 10 HP116+13/116 AC:31 (35), T:23, FF:24 (28); Fort:+18 Ref:+22 (24) Will:+16; CMD 42; Init+10; Perc+27

It does not appear to be the right size/shape for the oval identation (or starburst) in the medusa face?


nope

anyone still running detect magic notices it radiates fairly strong abjuration magic

Sovereign Court

human(Taldan) CG Hillbilly18 | 238 of 264 (enraged: 310 of 336) {DR 4/-} | AC:18(T12/FF18) | CMB: 28(36), CMD: 35(33) | Fort21(25)/Ref16/Will14(17) | init+3 |Perception 22, SM 20 | move 35' | rage: 33/40, spells: 5/5 |
active stuff:
Adaptation, Unshakeable Resolve, Ring o' Blinking, GREATER Ring o' Inner Fortitude; Regen. (1hp/10 min)

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Duhwoo will grab it, along with any other items that radiate magic or appear valuable, and start heading back to the tunnel he came in by. He's putting everything in his haversack, and getting ready to pull his falchion...

"Let's see whut his bro' has gots!"

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (2) + 30 = 32


The amulet functions like a ring of greater cold resistance but take up the neck slot instead.

Sovereign Court

BP 36/46 Spells 1 8/8 2 6/8 3 7/7 4 6/7 5 4/7 6 6/6 heroism, Triple Time, Darkvision
Vital:
HP 143/155; resist cold 5 AC 33(-)/15/24(-); R 19 F 15 W 16 (+4 sonic, Bardic, Lang); CMD 28; Init +4

Well don't need me to do it.

Sorry guys I have an unbelievably busy 3 week stretch I am in right now

The Exchange

Female CN Elf Wizard (Transmutation) 20.0 HP 182/182(+5) | AC 43 | T 23 | FF 38 | CMD 33(FoM) | Fort +19 | Ref +20 | Will +21(+2 vs Ench) | Init +12 | Perc +24 | Images

"Lets continue.. To the other side!"

Once over there.. Perc: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 Detect Magic, TrueSight


You head on over to the other side. It looks almost the same as the western area. There are minor differences however.

Here, the fountain says Fellowship
The inscription on the sarcophagus is:
Courage Is King and Commerce His Queen
Vincenzo Voxus Adella, 4349–4401.

Once Duhwoo enters this area, he immediately becomes nauseous.

I also need a fort save Duh.

Sovereign Court

human(Taldan) CG Hillbilly18 | 238 of 264 (enraged: 310 of 336) {DR 4/-} | AC:18(T12/FF18) | CMB: 28(36), CMD: 35(33) | Fort21(25)/Ref16/Will14(17) | init+3 |Perception 22, SM 20 | move 35' | rage: 33/40, spells: 5/5 |
active stuff:
Adaptation, Unshakeable Resolve, Ring o' Blinking, GREATER Ring o' Inner Fortitude; Regen. (1hp/10 min)

Duhwoo's Fortitude save: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36


damage: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 5) = 12

you take 6 damage, which feels like something is sapping your life

Sovereign Court

human(Taldan) CG Hillbilly18 | 238 of 264 (enraged: 310 of 336) {DR 4/-} | AC:18(T12/FF18) | CMB: 28(36), CMD: 35(33) | Fort21(25)/Ref16/Will14(17) | init+3 |Perception 22, SM 20 | move 35' | rage: 33/40, spells: 5/5 |
active stuff:
Adaptation, Unshakeable Resolve, Ring o' Blinking, GREATER Ring o' Inner Fortitude; Regen. (1hp/10 min)

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does Duhwoo have the Nauseated condition? or is he just feeling nauseous?

If the latter, he'll run over and flip the lid off of Vince's sarcophagus, and start rootin' around in there...

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