After the statue and the trap, I don't blame you for checking! This is actually what it appears, a dead snake.
After the party has taken a moment and prepared themselves, Flyn takes a look into the next room then waves you forward. The next room stinks. STINKS! It appears like it is a combination of the dungeon garbage disposal and toilet. As you step through it, gingerly, you do find something of worth! Under some unmentionables is the body of a wizard, partially decayed. Luurg, unafraid of ripe smells, reaches down and pulls a particularly shiny amulet off the man's neck.
Spellcraft, DC 25 :
Amulet of Elemental Vengeance (combines the abilities of an Amulet of Elemental Strife with a Necklace of Fireballs with four spheres [4d6 fire damage each] remaining)
Peeking into the next rooms, Flyn sees more garbage to the North, seemingly another refuse pile, and a steam bath to the East. A gargantuan square pool, twenty feet wide and four feet deep, occupies most of this chamber. The steaming water releases a pungent odor, different from the sickening odor from the other pool.
Internal Alchemist 8 HP67/67 Fast Healing 4/4 | AC 20, T 12, FF 20 Uncanny Dodge| Fort +11, Ref +10, Will +5 | Init +2 | Perc +12, 60' Darkvision, Bombs (13/13) Fly (8/8) Effects: Ant Haul
"Hey dare wat's dis ting?" He holds up the amulet/necklace thingy with foul goo dripping off it. He wipes it off on his cloak a bit and offers it to anyone that seems like they want to identify it.
N Human Male Occultist 6 Init +3/7 | HP 38/38 | AC20 touch 13 FF 17 | CMD 22 | Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +8 | Perception +12
Spell slots:
1st 5, 2nd 4
Resources:
Abj 4|4; Trans 6|6; Conj 2|2; Ill 1|1
Buffs:
Ethan takes up the object and rolls it around in his hand as the group creep onwards. After a little whole he unlocks its secrets.
Hmm, curious, this item combines the effects of two other times, a necklace of fireballs ad also elemental strife. It could come in useful. Why don't you keep hold of it Luurg, you seem pretty good at chucking stuff at people.
Ethan can identify any magic item with one minute of checking it out with the object reading ability.
Reaching the garbage room he pulls up short, by all the gods!
Flyn... You could practically walk through an open square with that level of Stealth...
Flyn sneaks along the corridor, hearing Orc voices up ahead. There is a loud, gruff male voice who appears to be insulting a male and female orc. Lying on his stomach, he crawls up the stairs. Peeking above, he sees a female orc leaning against the wall, looking into the room beyond his vision. She has a shortbow and a large axe on her person. He sneaks back to the party and explains what he saw and heard.
Flyn nods to Ethan. If the rest of the party is agreed, we will proceed as before. Flyn will sneak back to his vantage point and fire at the female Orc with the shortbow when everyone is ready...
Male LG Nagaji Scaled Fist 12 | HP 90/90 | AC 23(27)(32)(36), T 22 (26), FF 20(24)(29)(33) | CMD 41, FFCMD 38 | F +13, R +14, W +14 Init +3/7 | Perc +2/4 | Stunning Fist Uses 13/13 | Ki Pool 13/13 |
Narayan will prepare for battle, entering his fighting stance, and await Flyndyngylyn's signal.
Shield:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24Since I think a minute has passed
Internal Alchemist 8 HP67/67 Fast Healing 4/4 | AC 20, T 12, FF 20 Uncanny Dodge| Fort +11, Ref +10, Will +5 | Init +2 | Perc +12, 60' Darkvision, Bombs (13/13) Fly (8/8) Effects: Ant Haul
Luurg puts the new amulet around his neck, dangling there with a string of partially dried plums, apricots and apples. He then draws his spear back out and hunkers down with his long arms waiting for the sounds of battle. Dat guy sure is sneaky! I should learn to be so sneaky!
The group moves up into the next rubbish room. Ethan stays in the doorway, afraid his armor would give him away. Meanwhile, Flyndyngylyn moves forward, silent as a shadow. He stands up, arrow peeking up above the top stair. With a whoosh, he lets it go, sending it into the female orc's stomach. She grunts in surprise, then looks at the guilty elf with pure hatred.
Male LG Nagaji Scaled Fist 12 | HP 90/90 | AC 23(27)(32)(36), T 22 (26), FF 20(24)(29)(33) | CMD 41, FFCMD 38 | F +13, R +14, W +14 Init +3/7 | Perc +2/4 | Stunning Fist Uses 13/13 | Ki Pool 13/13 |
Narayan swiftly moves down the corridor striking a dramatic pose while shielding Flyndyngylyn.
As Sparkle-weave and her faithful dragon catch up with Flyn, Narayan steps forward, putting himself in the way of his archer companion. The larger orc in the back, clearly the leader, laughs in response to Narayan's invitation. "This is our find, lizardman. Begone!" He waves his minions forward. "Skyt ham!"
Orc:
"Shoot him!"
The two Orcs draw their bows and unleash fiery arrows on the brave Nagaji. "Ja, herregud!"
The arrows fly true, but all three bounce off Narayan's layers of protections. The boss' face grows red and he roars in rage. "Du er ikke sterkere enn Groblek!" The man charges at Narayan, swinging one head of his double axe overhanded.
His axe slides down Narayan's armor, into the small opening between his shoulder and neck. The axe pulls out bloody, and the orc grins savagely.
The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 24 hours will be botted, for sake of time. Sparkle-Weave
Narayan 43/55
Pigglevitch
Flyndyngylyn
Ethan
Luurg
Purple Orc Scout 20 dmg
Orange Orc Scout
Green Groblek
Male LG Nagaji Scaled Fist 12 | HP 90/90 | AC 23(27)(32)(36), T 22 (26), FF 20(24)(29)(33) | CMD 41, FFCMD 38 | F +13, R +14, W +14 Init +3/7 | Perc +2/4 | Stunning Fist Uses 13/13 | Ki Pool 13/13 |
Shrouded in layers of force, Narayan twists off the blade, extending his body into a single mighty kick before launching himself at his foe.
Using Enforcer to get some free intimidate checks, if by some miracle one of those succeeded, Narayan will switch to lethal. If Groblek drops, Narayan will hurl himself across the room and continue kicking Orange via Flying Kick (Starting with nonlethal until intimidate lands)
Flyndyngylyn fires two shots at the large orc, but both bounce off Narayan's thick armored shoulders. Do you have any ways to ignore cover? If not, you miss due to cover. Meanwhile, Narayan kicks the orc in the groin. The orc's eyes roll up into his head and he stays silent for a few seconds.
Fort Save, DC 16:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11Ooh... Stunned for 1 round.
Narayan continues to beat the orc, bruises blossoming across his skin. None of the attacks draw blood, but they cause pain just the same. The orc grunts but does not cry out. His need to show strength in front of his guards keeps him silent and stoic under the blows. Ya... At the time of your 23 Intimidate, the DC was 33. Now it's in the 40's...
The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 20 hours will be botted, for sake of time. Sparkle-Weave
Ethan
Luurg
Yes, I have a trait that allows me to ignore cover in this particular situation...it's called Deadeye Bowman: When you are using a longbow, if only a single creature is providing soft cover to your target, your target does not receive the +4 bonus to AC.
Internal Alchemist 8 HP67/67 Fast Healing 4/4 | AC 20, T 12, FF 20 Uncanny Dodge| Fort +11, Ref +10, Will +5 | Init +2 | Perc +12, 60' Darkvision, Bombs (13/13) Fly (8/8) Effects: Ant Haul
Luurg rushes towards the action, pulling off one of the little balls from his new necklace "Gonna try out deez little coconuts tings!" He lobs it at the back wall of the room and an eruption of fire blasts out, stopping just short of Narayan's snout.
N Human Male Occultist 6 Init +3/7 | HP 38/38 | AC20 touch 13 FF 17 | CMD 22 | Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +8 | Perception +12
Spell slots:
1st 5, 2nd 4
Resources:
Abj 4|4; Trans 6|6; Conj 2|2; Ill 1|1
Buffs:
Ethan moves up but, unable to get into reach of the enemy instead opts for a spell. With barely a thought he unleashes an explosion of multi-coloured light throughout the room.
Ethan casts glitterdust, as a 10'r burst it looks like it hits all 3. DC15 will save or be blinded with a new save at the end of each of their turns.
If Groblek is stunned then I believe it also means he has dropped his weapon.
Orange Scout, Will DC 15 :1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Purple Scout, Will DC 15 :1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12BLINDED. Does he drop his weapon? I don't see that in the Blinded condition... EDIT: Thank you! Forgot he was stunned!
That coconut packs quite the punch! The orcs are covered in a wave of flame, and then an archer get a glitter in the eyes. Rubbing at them, it is clear he cannot see a thing.
The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 20 hours will be botted, for sake of time.
I'm boarding a plane, but let's move on anyways. Assume the two archers miss and Groblek stands there drooling. Feel free to post your next round actions. I'll resolve it all when I land. (From a phone, pray for me. Lol)
GM: Did you see my previous note on my trait negating cover for Groblek on my previous attack? If those shots hit, that'd be 27 more points of damage and might affect what move I'd make next...
Internal Alchemist 8 HP67/67 Fast Healing 4/4 | AC 20, T 12, FF 20 Uncanny Dodge| Fort +11, Ref +10, Will +5 | Init +2 | Perc +12, 60' Darkvision, Bombs (13/13) Fly (8/8) Effects: Ant Haul
"Woah!" Luurg's eyes light up as the explosion mushrooms out of the room, stopping just short of Narayan "Dem way better den my 'nuts!"
Luurg follows the little man with the ladder into the room, taking full advantage of the wobbly Orc Groblek "He no look so gud, gib us gud time to sneak in and beat up his buddies!" Luurg drags his spear and his long arms into the next room, positioning himself to threaten them all with his 10' reach.
Double move. I sure wish I had combat reflexes at a time like this. I threaten at 5' and 10' thanks to Longarm. The spear is regular. I'll roll an AOO and use it on the first to provoke, whoever that is.
AOO:
Luurg attempts to shove the sharpened end of his leafy sapling where the sun doesn't shine, his aim is pretty poor though.
MW Spear, PA, Heroism, Mutagen:1d20 + 7 - 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 - 1 + 2 + 2 = 141d8 + 4 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 + 3 = 11
GM: Did you see my previous note on my trait negating cover for Groblek on my previous attack? If those shots hit, that'd be 27 more points of damage and might affect what move I'd make next...
Sorry, I should have answered that. Yes, that's part of his 38 damage.
Groblek stands there, drool dripping off his chin... whether blind or no, the two orc scouts fire at Narayan to no avail. One shouts in common. "Dragon man is blessed by the gods! Shoot his friends! "
The male orc minion stares at Sparkle-Weave, confused. "Wuzz...so...funny? Huh... " The orc's eyes go fuzzy and he starts to drool, like his boss.
Meanwhile, Fingalad shoots twice more at the boss orc, hitting him once in the chest, with the second bouncing off his shoulder plate. Luurg and Piggle sneak past the stunned orc warrior, getting into place to battle.
The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 24 hours will be botted, for sake of time.
Male LG Nagaji Scaled Fist 12 | HP 90/90 | AC 23(27)(32)(36), T 22 (26), FF 20(24)(29)(33) | CMD 41, FFCMD 38 | F +13, R +14, W +14 Init +3/7 | Perc +2/4 | Stunning Fist Uses 13/13 | Ki Pool 13/13 |
Narayan grins broadly at the orcs' assessment.
Now you undersstand,
Your wickednesss cceasses here
You may drop your bows.
Narayan strikes quickly and efficiently to drop Groblek to the ground before flinging himself across the room to join Lurrg and Pigglevitch!
Using Flying Kick to continue by Flurry across the room if applicable, switching to nonlethal to intimidate new targets
Thank you for the reminder, Ethan. I was remembering the Hard Corner rule, but not that you still needed Acrobatics to get through a stunned square.
Ethan's elemental spins out of the ground and takes advantage of Groblek's stunned state to give him a quick punch in the kidneys.
Narayan, sounds like you are doing Lethal damage on Groblek.
Narayan gives the lead orc two quick punches the last slamming his fist down on the man's nose, bringing him to the ground, dead.
Yet, he doesn't stop there! He flies across the room, elbowing the male archer in the face. The orc seems genuinely afraid of that move, quivering in his boots. Shaken
Using his inner ki, he spins in place and gives the Blinded archer a kick for good measure. While it certainly bruised a bone, she seems to confused to be frightened.
Purple Will Save, DC 15:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
The blinded archer rubs at her eyes but cannot get the dust from her eyes. She stumbles away from the kicking foot and raises her bow, pointing at the door.
First person to walk through the door:
Fire!:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Miss Chance, 50+ hits:1d100 ⇒ 88
The PCs in bold may act. Anyone, in bold, who does not act within 24 hours will be botted, for sake of time.
Internal Alchemist 8 HP67/67 Fast Healing 4/4 | AC 20, T 12, FF 20 Uncanny Dodge| Fort +11, Ref +10, Will +5 | Init +2 | Perc +12, 60' Darkvision, Bombs (13/13) Fly (8/8) Effects: Ant Haul
Luurg shakes the cobwebs out and smiles "Oh, you kilt Gobrek! He cud really take a punch." He moves in knuckles dragging and winds up and stabs his spear at the purple archer.
Male LG Nagaji Scaled Fist 12 | HP 90/90 | AC 23(27)(32)(36), T 22 (26), FF 20(24)(29)(33) | CMD 41, FFCMD 38 | F +13, R +14, W +14 Init +3/7 | Perc +2/4 | Stunning Fist Uses 13/13 | Ki Pool 13/13 |
It probably won't matter, but for what it's worth, the orc is shaken for a (ludicrous) 21 rounds due to the Enforcer feat.
Narayan wishes he was surprised that the orcs had no interest in surrender.
But in truth, this was an end even he could foresee.
Mighty Punch!:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 Magic Bludgeoning:2d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 5) + 13 = 20 Aggressive Knee:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 Magic Bludgeoning:2d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 5) + 10 = 21 Low Left Hook:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24 Magic Bludgeoning:2d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 3) + 10 = 19 Starting on Orange, moving over to Purple to continue the flurry if necessary. If I switch targets I'll also switch to nonlethal until I intimidate Purple Possible Intimidates:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Pigglevitch runs through the door, huffing and puffing. He is greeted by a VERY poorly aimed arrow from the Blinded orc. Flyn and Ethan follow him, taking down the orc as he stares dumbly at Sparkle. As his body hits the floor, bleeding from Ethan's heavy blade, the small elemental swings and hits the wall by the remaining orc.
Luurg enters the picture, his long arms swinging. His spear pierces the armor of the Blinded guard, before Narayan falls upon her with a hail of blows. When he pulls back, she falls to the floor, bleeding from the mouth.
COMBAT OVER
After a few moments to catch your breath, you search the bodies and find several magical bows, flaming arrows, tanglefoot bags and a couple healing potions. Afterwards, you check the room. Soft glowing light comes from a katana that is secured on the wall by pitons above a carefully constructed cairn. It has been snapped in half, leaving only the lower portion useful.
Spellcraft, DC 18:
The katana is a +1 holy katana with the broken condition.
The cairn contains the skeleton of an elf. Any shroud or clothes have long disappeared, rotted away.
Knowledge (Local or Religion), DC 18:
Shizuran tradition is to cremate the body on a pyre under the midday sun, then distribute the ashes to the deceased’s descendants.
Similarly, Lastwall’s tradition is to cremate the entire body save the skull, which is etched with the name and dates of birth and death then placed in The Ossuaries of the Fallen in Vigil.
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Purple Orc Scout -24 hp Orc Scout -21 hp Groblek -21 HP
N Human Male Occultist 6 Init +3/7 | HP 38/38 | AC20 touch 13 FF 17 | CMD 22 | Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +8 | Perception +12
Spell slots:
1st 5, 2nd 4
Resources:
Abj 4|4; Trans 6|6; Conj 2|2; Ill 1|1
Buffs:
Ethan spends a minute looking over the blade. his weapon is a holy blade, although currently broken. I suspect there is a story behind it...
He looks over the skeleton. This could be one of their elves pictured in the poem. Their customs were to cremate their bodies at midday and disperse their ashes to their descendants. However, they fought with Lastwwall, who cremate their dead save the skull which is interred in Vigil and marked with their name, date of birth and death.
Ethan can identify any item with a minute of handling and, if it has any historical significance, he learns one piece of information about its past. He takes 10 on religion for 21
After finishing up he reactivates his wand of heightened awareness.
Flyn nods his head in silence at Ethan's words...he eyes the skeletal remains as well as the blade...
"This must be the samurai warrior mentioned in Fustbickle's poem...and this must be the blade she used to slay the Orc chieftain Slarg as she battled the army of the lich lord, the Whispering Tyrant..."
Flyn bows deeply to the samurai's remains...
"I recall the poem mentioned she was slain treacherously...and she obviously was denied her own death ritual...we must correct that. We must take her remains when we're through, and burn them as prescribed...and then return the ashes to her descendants...and her blade as well..."
Male LG Nagaji Scaled Fist 12 | HP 90/90 | AC 23(27)(32)(36), T 22 (26), FF 20(24)(29)(33) | CMD 41, FFCMD 38 | F +13, R +14, W +14 Init +3/7 | Perc +2/4 | Stunning Fist Uses 13/13 | Ki Pool 13/13 |
Narayan listens to Ethan's explanation when a thought strikes him, Oh, then she musst be a worshiper of the Empresss of Heaven like me.
With as many years as have passsed, perhapss those in Lasstwall would mosst benefit from her example and return.
"We should definitely take the body back once we're done here. Shame about the betrayal, though. People who have poems written about them generally don't deserve it.
Pigglevitch helps Flyn search the room as the discussion goes on.
Use this thread for out of character discussions and off topic conversations. This way, we can keep the Gameplay tab in character, and reading like a story.
Also, please give me the following information:
Player Name:
Character Name:
PFS # :
Faction :
Day Job Roll :
Standard Advancement or Slow?:
When you have time, please skim my profile to see my expectations and what you can expect from me. They are all fairly standard, but good to review.
Finally, what is special/unique about your character? This includes both crunch and fluff.
I haven't received the scenario yet, so the plan is still to begin on the 5th. I will add a link to the maps when I get that. Once everyone is checked in, we will create standard dungeon operating procedure, such as how you want to open doors and which turn you take at intersections.
I will make a basic action for you if you are silent more than 24 hours during combat or an important skill challenge.
If you make a BotMe! Spoiler in your profile, that will tell me what to do. Otherwise, I will attempt to choose an action which fits with your posting history so far.
Forum User Name: Otha
PFS Character Name: Flyndyngylyn
PFS Number: 239913-1
Faction: Grand Lodge
Dayjob (if applicable): N/A
Other: 6th level: {Elven Ranger (Infiltrator) 3/Monk (Zen Archer) 3}
Ranged support, scouting, some thieving abilities
Fight ranged (+1 Magic Composite Flaming Longbow) almost exclusively; recently got Point Blank Master so I can fire while in threatened squares without drawing an AoO...
Move by Stealth when scouting (as I get +18 on Stealth rolls with my Cloak of Elvenkind)...
That's all I can think of right now...thanks for running this, looking forward to it...
Player Name: Knight of Rust
Character Name: Pigglevitch Wizzlefizz
PFS # : 50826-9
Faction : Dark Archives
Day Job Roll : Profession (Bartender) 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Standard Advancement or Slow?: Standard
Pigglevitch is a member of the Wizzlefizz clan, a family of Gnomes who brew fine Gnomish alcohol. Striking out on his own to make enough money to start his own tavern (a church of Cayden Cailean, of course) he found that the adventuring life was hard to give up. He travels with his trusty Gnomish Battle Ladder (good for getting rid of obnoxious drunkards as well as reaching the stuff on the top shelf) and crusades under the flag of his god. If it helps, imagine him speaking in a voice that's a mix of John Wayne and Eeyore. He is a Warpriest of CC, focusing on TWF with his ladder and buffing himself in the way many come to expect a Warpriest to buff.
Gnome First-World Summoner 6 | HP 63/63 AC 17* T 13 FF 15* | F +8 R +6 W +8 (+2 Illusion) | Init +5 Perception +3 Lowlight
Player Name: Pirate Rob
Character Name: Sparkle-Weave
PFS # : 757-18
Faction : Scarab Sages
Day Job Roll : N/A
Standard Advancement or Slow?: Standard
Sparkle Weave loves pie and talks a lot and is very excited about everything.
She's also a grandfathered First-Worlder Summoner.
This means she has a fey eidolon that's about half as powerful as a normal eidolon. Summons off of nature's ally instead of summon monster (+ a few gremlins). Summons as a 1 round action with rounds/level duration but can summon with her eidolon still out.
N Human Male Occultist 6 Init +3/7 | HP 38/38 | AC20 touch 13 FF 17 | CMD 22 | Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +8 | Perception +12
Spell slots:
1st 5, 2nd 4
Resources:
Abj 4|4; Trans 6|6; Conj 2|2; Ill 1|1
Buffs:
Player Name: Andrew Watson
Character Name: Ethan Gallonica
PFS # : 44523-28
Faction : Exchange
Day Job Roll : He will forgo his day job to manage his informants (Hells Rebels 1 chronicle). Secrecy check:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3. Can you please record the result on his chronicle.
Standard Advancement or Slow?: Standard
Finally, what is special/unique about your character? This includes both crunch and fluff.
Ethan is an Occultist without an archetype! Yes, he may well be one of the very few non Battle Host Occultists in existence. He gives the appearance of being a big bruiser northern warrior but behind his gruff exterior lies a mind like a steel trap and a level of guile rare in the warriors of the Linnorm Kingdoms. It is almost certainly why he left the frozen North, if only to find a decent conversation.
Internal Alchemist 8 HP67/67 Fast Healing 4/4 | AC 20, T 12, FF 20 Uncanny Dodge| Fort +11, Ref +10, Will +5 | Init +2 | Perc +12, 60' Darkvision, Bombs (13/13) Fly (8/8) Effects: Ant Haul
Player Name: Massee
Character Name: Luurg Murkdweller
PFS # : 202046-5
Faction : The Exchange
Day Job Roll :Craft Alchemy + Crafter's Fortune:1d20 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 5 = 28 Standard Advancement or Slow?: Standard
When you have time, please skim my profile to see my expectations and what you can expect from me. They are all fairly standard, but good to review.
Finally, what is special/unique about your character? This includes both crunch and fluff. Luurg is quite unique. I have him consume his alchemical extracts and mutagen via fruits. He also speaks in broken common. He's fun to be around.
**Oh. I've not played or GM'd this adventure before so its all new to me!
Male LG Nagaji Scaled Fist 12 | HP 90/90 | AC 23(27)(32)(36), T 22 (26), FF 20(24)(29)(33) | CMD 41, FFCMD 38 | F +13, R +14, W +14 Init +3/7 | Perc +2/4 | Stunning Fist Uses 13/13 | Ki Pool 13/13 |
Player Name: Cwethan
Character Name: Narayan Singh
PFS # : 182453-6
Faction : Silver Crusade
Day Job Roll : Intimidate (Caravan):1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Standard Advancement or Slow?: Standard
Narayan certainly wouldn't describe himself as anything special or unique. He simply tries to make the world a better place for its people, and there are many others who tend that path as well.
Mechanically speaking, he's a fairly straightforward hammer, though he has a few paladinesque tricks, and since he uses Charisma rather than Wisdom for his monk abilities, a sampling of UMD based utility.
Player Name: Cwethan
Character Name: Narayan Singh
PFS # : 182453-6
Faction : Silver Crusade
Day Job Roll : 10 GP
Player Name: Massee
Character Name: Luurg Murkdweller
PFS # : 202046-5
Faction : The Exchange
Day Job Roll : 50 GP
Player Name: Andrew Watson
Character Name: Ethan Gallonica
PFS # : 44523-28
Faction : Exchange
Day Job Roll : Manage his informants (Hells Rebels 1 chronicle). Secrecy check: 3. Record the result on his chronicle!
Player Name: Pirate Rob
Character Name: Sparkle-Weave
PFS # : 757-18
Faction : Scarab Sages
Day Job Roll : -
Player Name: Knight of Rust
Character Name: Pigglevitch Wizzlefizz
PFS # : 50826-9
Faction : Dark Archives
Day Job Roll : 5 GP
Forum User Name: Otha
PFS Character Name: Flyndyngylyn
PFS Number: 239913-1
Faction: Grand Lodge
Dayjob: -
Alright, everybody is checked in! Let's talk dungeons. In case you didn't know, this scenario is a traditional dungeon crawler. Dungeons can be very fun, or very slow in PbP. So, we are going to set up a few standard operating procedures to speed up the slow parts!
First: Hallways. Where do you want to be in the party order? On Slide 3 is an example hallway. Please place yourselves on that hallway in a pre-agreed upon order. Discussion encouraged.
Second: Forks. If a hallway splits up into three corridors, which one do you go down? Always the left one? Always the one which looks most recently inhabited? Perhaps the opposite? Give me some standard choice, so we don't spend a day debating whether to turn right or left.
Third: Doors. Who is going to check for traps? (Can be multiple people) Do you touch things when you look for traps? Or just look? Is someone going to cast detect magic on every door? Are there any skills or spells you want to use before every door?
Fourth: Light. Dungeons are dark. Who is going to be providing light to the party?
Finally, if you want to get tricky and do any stealthing or scouting into the next room, let me know before we resolve the current room. Otherwise, I will whisk you down a hallway, past the boring empty rooms and into the next room with something interesting. (Using your standard Choices and Door methods.)
Any questions about any of those policies? If not, please discuss how you would like to go about exploring this dungeon!
Internal Alchemist 8 HP67/67 Fast Healing 4/4 | AC 20, T 12, FF 20 Uncanny Dodge| Fort +11, Ref +10, Will +5 | Init +2 | Perc +12, 60' Darkvision, Bombs (13/13) Fly (8/8) Effects: Ant Haul
Luurg is a tanky, survival build. He is a bit lower level for this I think though at level 5. If we've got some other good front liners then I don't have a problem dropping back a bit. He's got a decent perception and has disable device. No magic detection ability. Doesn't use light as he's got darkvision.
I'm flexible on how we decide to explore, usually its always take the left branch but those other options make sense too.
Luurg will always check for traps, but can't find magical ones.
Luurg is not stealthy, if only he had it as a class skill!
Male LG Nagaji Scaled Fist 12 | HP 90/90 | AC 23(27)(32)(36), T 22 (26), FF 20(24)(29)(33) | CMD 41, FFCMD 38 | F +13, R +14, W +14 Init +3/7 | Perc +2/4 | Stunning Fist Uses 13/13 | Ki Pool 13/13 |
Favoriting to steal this for the next dungeon crawl I run!
1)My preference is for Narayan to be on the frontlines, though rank 2 can be okay if its particularly important to other folk.
2)I'm good for whatever has the most recent signs of creatures.
3)Narayan is no good for such things, but if we have people who will be spending time doing so, he will detect evil to help out as best he can.
4) Narayan typically walks around dark dungeons with his wayfinder illuminated - so he'll be one source of light
1. As for Hallways, I'm guessing Flyn will be scouting a decent bit (+12 Perception) so he probably needs to be at the front, using Stealth when he can (+18)...
2. While I'm open to whatever the group decides, might be more efficient if we work from the outside in...take the forks that lead towards the edges of the dungeon and work ourselves around and in...unless of course if we see signs/tracks of other creatures...
3. For doors, Flyn can check for traps and attempt to pick locks/ disable traps when found (Disable Device +14)...once opened though he prefers to hang back at the entrance and provide cover with his bow for the front liners. Flyn's journeyed with Narayan once before and we worked pretty well this way, if I recall correctly...
4. Flyn has a Wayfinder for light, if/when needed...
Flyn prefers to travel stealthy when possible and when appropriate...but I'll try to mention that before resolving the current room...like the idea of being whisked past empty hallways and boring rooms...
Gnome First-World Summoner 6 | HP 63/63 AC 17* T 13 FF 15* | F +8 R +6 W +8 (+2 Illusion) | Init +5 Perception +3 Lowlight
Neither Sparkle Weave nor her eidolon have any interest in being in front, is nice to keep them next to each other though.
Both Sparkle-Weave and Orin only have low-light so Sparkle Weave will generally be providing light through her wayfinder.
Orin does have a high perception (+21) and is generally nosy enough to at least want to give exciting looking doors a once over while flying by, although is too cowardly to stay put or do anything with opening them.
First: Pigglevitch has 15 foot move speed thanks to his full plate armor and being smol. Because he prefers to be able to charge then go to town with full attacks (being a TWF guy with a ladder) he would prefer to either be in front, or ride on the back of someone in front (dignity, what's that?)
Second: I'm with Flyn. Take the routes that run adjacent to the outside of the building, make our way inward. If a fork leads both of these ways, left is fine by me.
Third: Pigglevitch and his massive +2 perception will attempt to find traps, find no traps, and then likely take a trap to the face (or to the guy behind him because smol.) He'll look, but he'll defer to the rest of the party before trying to touch any doors.
Fourth: Light spell as a cantrip.
Finally: Not the stealthy guy, but does have a +6. That's not bad. Probably still won't stealth.
N Human Male Occultist 6 Init +3/7 | HP 38/38 | AC20 touch 13 FF 17 | CMD 22 | Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +8 | Perception +12
Spell slots:
1st 5, 2nd 4
Resources:
Abj 4|4; Trans 6|6; Conj 2|2; Ill 1|1
Buffs:
First: Hallways. Where do you want to be in the party order?
Ethan is moderately tanky in full plate and also uses a reach weapon with combat reflexes. He would prefer to be up in front to take advantage of that but second rank is also fine. He is also only level 5 so will be making regular use of his shield wand.
Second: Forks. If a hallway splits up into three corridors, which one do you go down? Always the left one? Always the one which looks most recently inhabited? Perhaps the opposite?
I agree with the suggestion that we head towards the edges where possible and work our way in.
Third: Doors. Who is going to check for traps? (Can be multiple people) Do you touch things when you look for traps? Or just look? Is someone going to cast detect magic on every door? Are there any skills or spells you want to use before every door?
If Ethan is up front he will always check for traps, with +11 perception, +13 with heightened awareness. He generally takes 10 where possible.
Fourth: Light. Dungeons are dark. Who is going to be providing light to the party?
Ethan will be casting darkvision before we head in but he also has a wayfinder if necessary.
Finally, if you want to get tricky and do any stealthing or scouting into the next room, let me know before we resolve the current room. Otherwise, I will whisk you down a hallway, past the boring empty rooms and into the next room with something interesting. (Using your standard Choices and Door methods.)
Ethan doesn't scout, his stealth is -3. He can automatically identify items but each item takes a minute of handling. He will always look to activate his wand of shield before entering a new area as well as his wand of heightened awareness. He always expends heightened awareness when initiative is rolled for an extra +4.
Thanks for answering those questions, I will compile them in a day or two...
Meanwhile, a couple people mentioned this, but i need some more details. Please post on whether you have played/ran this scenario before and what arc(s) you followed. (You can see this on your chronicle(s), it is either Bones, Scales, Scoundrels or Tusks)
Male LG Nagaji Scaled Fist 12 | HP 90/90 | AC 23(27)(32)(36), T 22 (26), FF 20(24)(29)(33) | CMD 41, FFCMD 38 | F +13, R +14, W +14 Init +3/7 | Perc +2/4 | Stunning Fist Uses 13/13 | Ki Pool 13/13 |
Gnome First-World Summoner 6 | HP 63/63 AC 17* T 13 FF 15* | F +8 R +6 W +8 (+2 Illusion) | Init +5 Perception +3 Lowlight
I have played this 6 times so far, I've played each of the different arcs at least once. The details are somewhat fuzzy to me although the thing I most remember having encountered several times are the fuzzy plant spore ball thingies.
Despite having fought them 3 times I haven't been in a party that's successfully IDed them so I don't know what they are called.
Currently in the finishing stages of it with a lower tier character. Don't know it's designation yet...but do know it's in Ustalav and involves Raiders...
N Human Male Occultist 6 Init +3/7 | HP 38/38 | AC20 touch 13 FF 17 | CMD 22 | Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +8 | Perception +12
Spell slots:
1st 5, 2nd 4
Resources:
Abj 4|4; Trans 6|6; Conj 2|2; Ill 1|1
Buffs:
Just checking but I think we are high tier with no adjustment? Is that right? If so Ethan will probably consider discretion the better part of valour and take the second rank as a squishier level 5 character.
Ethan, you are correct. Our APL is 5.8, so we'll play the 5-7 tier.
1. Sounds like the order on the slides is correct, with Flyn scouting ahead if possible.
2. Looks like running around the outside, along the left side is the standard path we'll be taking.
3. Everyone will look, but not touch, for traps with Flyn being the trap disabler and Piggle being the trap tank. Also, there will be a Detect Evil coming from Narayan.
4. We have plenty of light coming from Wayfinders and Cantrips. Flyn may run into some issues while scouting if he doesn't have his Wayfinder on. We'll deal with that when we get there, though.
Finally, I am finishing prepping the scenario today! I am avoiding Raiders, Bones and Ustalav to try and get as new of a feel as possible. I should have the intro post up tomorrow or later today.
Hey GM, one thing I forgot to note. As an Infiltrator (Ranger), the ability from my Favored Enemy I chose to emulate was Darkvision (60'). I can activate this 30 minutes a day (in 10 minute increments)...when scouting ahead, I'll be using this as opposed to a light source, when appropriate...
Hey GM, one thing I forgot to note. As an Infiltrator (Ranger), the ability from my Favored Enemy I chose to emulate was Darkvision (60'). I can activate this 30 minutes a day (in 10 minute increments)...when scouting ahead, I'll be using this as opposed to a light source, when appropriate...
Male LG Nagaji Scaled Fist 12 | HP 90/90 | AC 23(27)(32)(36), T 22 (26), FF 20(24)(29)(33) | CMD 41, FFCMD 38 | F +13, R +14, W +14 Init +3/7 | Perc +2/4 | Stunning Fist Uses 13/13 | Ki Pool 13/13 |
If we end up bereft of light sources, I'd certainly appreciate Darkvision
By the way, I live on the Pacific Coast. I tend to post once in the morning and once in the afternoon/evening. Unless something bad happens, I will always make a major update post and will usually make a small update post.
The player expectation is 1 post every day, but I find a small GM update mid-day usually helps keep everything on track.
Feel free to move your tokens into the place you want to be before you move into a room with enemies. Like, setting up for an ambush, or before you go through a door. Also, if you want to move the fog of war, when applicable that is totally ok!
Internal Alchemist 8 HP67/67 Fast Healing 4/4 | AC 20, T 12, FF 20 Uncanny Dodge| Fort +11, Ref +10, Will +5 | Init +2 | Perc +12, 60' Darkvision, Bombs (13/13) Fly (8/8) Effects: Ant Haul
Haha. Luurg is very nice and friendly, especially for an Orc. His odd speech is mostly due to Common being a second language. He's actually pretty damn smart! But yes... he only eats fruit. The secret to his otherworldly good health!
