Pathfinder guild (Inactive)

Game Master Dinuci

"We could be dealing with a cranky tiefling, or a great evil of unimaginable power."

"Me can make some hurt go by. And me can fix other hurt. But Nagbur not chant and pray. Not ask for help from..." He briefly raises his hands and wiggles his splayed fingers. "... woo-woo gods. Me do it," he says, jabbing a thumb in his chest. "Me. Nagbur get inside you head and make you better."

He pauses to bite off another chunk of bread, then looks at Almalik. "You think you squishiest, so me link you first. Not hurt, but you feel it in head. You relax, let Nagbur in, yes? Let Nagbur in."

He closes his eyes and stops chewing for a few moments.

Almalik, there's no RAW mechanic for this, but I've always imagined there would be a mental sensation of some sort, like a "tickle" at the base of your brain, or feeling a presence. Regardless, you're aware that Nagbur is trying to do something to your mind. Totally up to you whether you rebuff the attempt or let it happen. (And you are fully within your rights to ask for more details first, haha!)

Now at the mine, Almalik does another double-take; utterly baffled by Ama.

"You speak perfect common. How do you not know that word? Fighting, battle, or chomhrac in the elven tongue. Could you please stop being evasive, and explain to us who we will be risking our lives wi-- wait, Nogbur, what are you doing?!"

Noticing that Nogbur had been talking about a link, Almalik turns on the goblin, clearly about to lose his temper. "What precisely is this link? And why do I want to allow it?"

"While you ummm....link? Fish will look ahead, Fish is sneaky and see good in the dark."

stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

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Nagbur frowns at Almalik. "Nagbur! Nagbur! Like sticker-pod under saddle of tired horse," he says with exasperation. "You not just blind, you stupid too! Me explain all this to you at table before! This how Nagbur heal and make stronger."

"You no want help, fine. Me still have skinny teeth." He points an accusing finger at the arcanist. "But when you get hurt, no come crying wah-wah to Nagbur!"

He turns to the kobold. "Fish, wait. Scout ahead good idea. You smart. Me protect you first instead."

Fish, he tries the same thing with you. You can tell Nagbur's trying to access your mind in some way. Up to you if you accept or not; just let me know.

As breakfast is finished Vaara clears the table and heads into the back . She returns with a pack of her own.
"I'll clear the dishes later, let's head off now."
She looks around the group and ignores their whimpering.
"I'll join you for the first part of the trip then I'll direct you the last part of the journey to the mines. If you don't have a bedroll or flint and steel they are at the door."
She heads out the door with the group and they head off.

Halfway through the journey she tells you that she will head back and tells you the directions for the last part, which are quite easy to follow. You arrive at the mine late in the afternoon.

I believe Fish is now officially part of your group Nagbur :)

When you enter the mine you can hear voices coming from the hallway in front of you, you are unable to determine what language it is or what's being said. Fish scouts a bit ahead and can determine that the voices come from the inlet further down the hallway (Indicated by the red dot).

In the mine you can see decaying corpses stripped from valuables lying in the hallways. Sometimes if you listen carefully you can hear feet hurrying past you behind the wall, as told by the story.

The map is updated, I placed Fish a bit further down the pathway to scout.

I believe Fish is now officially part of your group Nagbur :)

Fish is a little distracted so he doesn't really notice enough to resist.

Fish scampers back to the group, "Fish found trap, will try to break it so others do not fall in. Fish will yell help if Fish falls in."
He scampers back to the edge of the trap and attempts to disarm it.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Fish growls as an intricate part of the trap falls back into place just before he had it disarmed.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

will wait for everyone to "arrive" at the mines

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Ama's too distracted with all that's going on to reply to Almalik's question. She instead offers him a loaf of bread, after which she leaves the table to get a bedroll and flint and steel.

Once at the mines Ama watches Fish sneak around. "Are you playing a game? Can I join?"

When Nagbur tries to enter Ama's mind he gets the feeling he's being watched by another being. Whatever is watching allows Nagbur's entrance into Ama's mind, but when Bagbur digs deeper he's promptly engulfed by a major force. The image of several hundred eyes shows in Nagbur's mind. They all blink, and a genderless voice speaks to the vitalist: "ไม่ขุดลึกเกินไปถ้าคุณต้องการที่จะอยู่ต้อนรับ นี้ไม่ได้โดเมนใจเดินทางของคุณ"

Meanwhile Ama scratches the back of her head, not even realizing something's going on inside her mind.

"Whoa..." says Nagbur in a tone somewhere between surprise and bewilderment. He blinks and reflexively takes a step away from Ama.

For what it's worth, he wouldn't root around in anyone's mind. Even if he had the ability to "mind read," he respects others' privacy too much (read: "he's too lawful") for that. But I can see the described strangeness happening as the connection was "anchored" and strengthened.

He doesn't speak Sylvan, by the way. :o)

Also: For the record, Nagbur doesn't need flint and steel, but he'll grab a set in case someone else has a future need.

Fish is unable to disable the trap and still stands in front of it. You are left with two options, right or left. Both ways seem very similar as far as you can see. From the entrance some light still seeps into the mine and lights the way for a bit. Further down you are unable to see and need a light source.

Ama and fish are in the 'group' ^^

Further down you are unable to see and need a light source.

Heading to work where I can't post soon; Nagbur has no preference as to direction so whatever y'all want to do is fine by him. He will stay close but in the back.

Almalik brings up the rear, eying the pit that Nagbur found suspiciously.

"If there's one trap there are almost certain to be more. One direction is as good as another down here. Let us go left."

Fish nods at Alamlik's suggestion to go left. "Fish go first, in front of pesky lights."

Fish will stay 30 feet ahead of Almalik to stay out of the light source.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

New map

Ama follows after fish. She likes the darkness, because bright light hurts her eyes. (Light sensitivity.)

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

While walking Ama's too distracted by the walls, ceiling, floor, and pretty much everything else in the mine to really notice anything.

When Fish comes to a halt as he reaches a corner, Ama bumps into Fish and nearly trips over him. "Woah!"

Updated Map

Credit where credit's due: Fish was the one who found the pit trap. Nagbur's mostly just been an irritant so far. :op

Nagbur follows along in the rear with Almalik, content to let other choose direction and take the lead.

I moved both Nagbur's and Almalik's token a bit on the map, only to clearly show we're all headed down that corridor. GM, if something bad happens in the immediate future, please don't ding Almalik for his currently shown position.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Fish growls and scampers out from under Ama's feet. "Watch to not step on Fish's tail," he hisses at Ama. Feeling a bit startled and nervous he draws his sword "Might be bad stuff in here. Good to draw sword now like Fish." He says to Ama while pointing to her nodachi.

You follow the path for a while and turn some corners. There is nothing to see except darkness and corpses. When you turn the last corner you see lots of spiderwebs a bit further down the path (Around the triangle). Considering the size of the webs these are no small spiders. The voices from earlier have died down, you are unable to hear them from this distance. The path is now eerily quiet.

No worries :) I moved everyone further down the map since the hallways are empty.

This is for when Almalik and Nagbur round the corner and the webs come into view.

Nagbur's eyes narrow and he grips his spear more tightly when he spots the webs. Then he stows the spear in favor of a sling and bullet he pulls from his pocket and readies.

Almalik awkwardly carries a crossbow at this side and stops short to examine the webs.

"Fascinating. Obviously a larger sort of specimen. This may not be a well-travelled part of the cave; unless whoever has taken up residence can co-exist peacefully with very large spiders."

Almalik studies the web carefully.

"I can attempt to burn the web; I am unsure if it is flammable or not, but it is an easy way to deny the spiders an advantage. I don't see a peaceful solution short of full retreat."

@Almalik, Could you add stat bar below your name :)

Suddenly as if summoned by Almalik's voice two giant spiders (medium size) emerge from their nest in the wall. As the spiders emerge you can hear giggling coming out of the wall.

Combat Order:
- Almalik
- Spider R
- Fish
- Ama
- Spider L
- Nagbur

In bold may act! And the map is updated.

Let's see how you fare!"

Flavor: Hearing the chittering and skittering, Nagbur steps cautiously around the corner and frowns upon seeing the huge (to him) spiders.

I moved his token one square on the map to line up with the above comment. Almalik, don't let him standing in front of you stop you from doing anything, since this is just flavor text to "check in."

Now, unfortunately my flame arc will burn my companions; a bad idea this early in the battle and I am loathe to waste my more powerful spells. The crossbow will have to suffice.

With a sigh at behaving in such a patrician manner, Almalik loads and fires his crossbow over Fish's head. His shot is a little awkward as he tries to get the angle just right.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Move to load, free to 5' step, standard to fire.

Almalik aims and misses the spider by an inch. One of the spiders moves forward and attacks Ama. Ama dodges the spider easily.

Combat Order:
- Almalik
- Spider R
- Fish
- Ama
- Spider L
- Nagbur

In bold may act! And the map is updated. Also see the Campaign info for an additional rule about shooting past allies!

Finally it's the end of the week! Any special plans for you guys? :)

Fish takes a step along side the spider and hacks at it with his greatsword. "Ama hack at big bug like Fish."

melee: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4

Looking forward to not working for a few days. Then maybe playing some games with some friends on Sunday.

Updated Map.

Lots of rpgs actually, which is unusual. Running Rise of the Runelords tonight (almost done!) and then playing in a friend's custom sci-fi rpg tomorrow. Then maybe alcohol and smoking meat.

Before Ama can draw her sword, like Fish suggests, several giant spiders show up. Ama's not exactly sure what's going on, but when one of the spiders attacks her she's able to conclude she should do as Fish says.

Ama dodges the spider's attack, and quickly draws her nodachi. She grabs hold of it with both hands, like Fish does with his greatsword, and swings the blade at the spider that attacked her.

Nodachi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Cool :) Nothing special here just a simple and relaxing weekend.
Fish's sword connects with the spider and you can hear a squeak coming from it. Ama swings her sword at the same spider, this time the spider anticipated the attack and manages to barely dodge it.

The other spider advances at the group, attacking Fish. It tries to attack but cannot manage to penetrate Fish's armor.

Combat Order:
- Almalik
- Spider R
- Fish
- Ama
- Spider L
- Nagbur

In bold may act! Map updated.

Hoping for a quiet, uneventful weekend here. Almalik, when you add your stats to your Race or Classes line, please include both your current and your maximum HP (e.g. 5/8). I only spotted the max value on your profile, and with Nagbur as healer I'll need to know both where you're at and how much you're down. Thanks!

"No," declares Nagbur firmly as he sees a spider try to attack Fish. His eyes narrow and he focuses his mental energy on the arachnid.

Manifesting Siphon at the Spider attacking Fish; Ranged Touch Attack. Fish: If this is a successful hit, Nagbur will route one temporary HP to you; it will last for one minute. Damage comes out of THP first, then regular HP.

Siphon (RTA}: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Well, crud.
Siphon Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

A slight stench wafts from Nagbur (hey, it says "olfactory display" right there in the power description) but nothing else seems to happen.

Except for some cursing in Goblin.

Almalik sighs at the crowded fight in front of him. He carefully takes aim, trying to hit a spider.

Attack-Into Melee: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (6) - 2 = 4 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Perhaps my choice of spells was not well-suited to a corridor battle. LIve and learn!

Both Almalik and Nagbur miss their attacks. Almalik aims past Fish and misses the spider by far, the arrow fles high in the air and bounces of the ceiling. The spider tries to hit Ama and also misses.

Combat Order:
- Almalik
- Spider R
- Fish
- Ama
- Spider L
- Nagbur

In bold may act!

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Ama swings her nodachi at the spider north of her.

Nodachi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

She misses again, and sighs. "Fish, I don't get this thing. Why isn't it standing still when I try to hit it?"

Fish steps behind the spider to flank it and swings his greatsword down at the wounded spider.

melee: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 2 = 24
damage: 1d10 ⇒ 5

confirm: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7
damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4

"They don't like it so swing fast ."

Ama misses and Fish's sword connects again. The left spider lunges again at Fish and hits him. He gets hit for 3 damage and 1 strength damage.

Combat Order:
- Almalik
- Spider R
- Fish (-3, -1 str)
- Ama
- Spider L (-9)
- Nagbur

In bold may act!

Another wave of stench rolls off Nagbur as he glares at the spider attacking Fish.

Siphon (RTA}: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11 Battin' a thousand. Grumble.
Siphon Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Sorry, Fish. I'm trying, really!

Almalik looks at the line of companions in front of him with an expression of sheer dismay. Muttering something under his breath about tactics, he loads and fires another crossbow bolt.

Attack: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (10) - 2 = 8 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

The rolls =_=
Nagbur fails again with attacking the spider. The arrow Almalik shot goes wide and bounces off the wall.

From deeper within the mines you hear a terrifying rumbling, it sounds like a creature in agony.

Combat Order:
- Almalik
- Spider R
- Fish (-3, -1 str)
- Ama
- Spider L (-9)
- Nagbur

In bold may act!

Fish continues to attack the wounded spider.
melee: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
damage: 1d10 ⇒ 10
When he hears the rumble he looks around to see if anything else is going to try and eat him.

The spider lets out a squeal and stops moving abruptly. Only one spider is left, in front of Ama. After the rumble the mines get terribly silent again, you see nothing of the creature.

Map updated

Nodachi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Ama swings her nodachi once more, failing to hit the spider once again.

"I don't like this thing anymore! It's mean!"

Ama obviously new to fighting misses the spider again.

Combat Order:
- Almalik
- Spider R
- Fish (-3, -1 str)
- Ama
- Spider L
- Nagbur

In bold may act!

You came in in the late afternoon and it is now nearing evening. You may explore in the night but you may also choose to overnight in the mines, or outside for that matter. This would give you the opportunity to discuss how to advance and for Almalik to change his spells.

"Fish my friend, please move a bit so I may have a clear line to the spider!" calls Almalik.

Holding my action.

Seeing one spider go down, Nagbur stinks at the other one.

Siphon (RTA): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Siphon Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Figures. I finally get a decent attack roll and the damage -- which had been maxing out every time -- goes to minimum. Fish, you pick up one temporary HP for one minute.

A sick-looking grin spreads across Nagbur's blue face as he finally connects.

The spider attacks again, aiming for Ama.
Atk roll R: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Combat Order:
- Almalik
- Spider R (-1)
- Fish (-3 +1 (THP), -1 str)
- Ama
- Spider L
- Nagbur

Everyone may act!

You may still decide on the night thing mentioned earlier :)

Determined to hit the spider this time, Ama swings her nodachi at it again.

Nodachi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"Did I get it? Did I?!"

Let's camp outside, if it doesn't rain :P

If Ama didn't finish the spider off Fish will attempt to tumble behind it to try and finish it off.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Melee from flank: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 2 = 18
damage: 1d10 ⇒ 8

Updated map.

Combat over! Map updated.

Ama finally hit's the spider and nearly chops off some of it's legs. Fish moves and flanks the spider, his attack splits the head of the spider in two making a bloody mess. After a loud squeak from the dying spider the mines grow quiet again.

You have the feeling that you have some time still before dark, maybe an hour or so.

Almalik lowers his crossbow and nods to the others.

"Unfortunate, in the next battle I'd like ac lear line of attack before you close in; so that you are not caught in the arc of my spell. I am willing to continue if the rest of you are."

"Why did they stop moving?" Ama asks while staring at the dead spiders. "Are they doing this sleep thing we did last evening? Don't they need a bed?"

Perception, inspect the spiders: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Ama wanders of into the tunnel, looking for the spiders' bed. She has an odd feeling though, like something bad may happen if she's not careful.

Perception, looking for traps: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

I wondered where the good rolls went :P

Updated Map

Almalik does a double-take as Ama looks on at the bodies with childlike wonder.

"What -are- you?!"