PbP GameDay 2: PFS (module) The Midnight Mirror (3-5) with GM Endless Forms (Inactive)

Game Master Mike Tuholski

Terrill mutters to himself, "Why do they always animate? It's hardly even a surprise any more..." He steps quickly toward the creature, moving beside Bash and swinging his long, curving blade at the waxen monstrosity.

+1 Curve Blade attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Curve blade damage: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Status: 33/33 hp

Fredrik moves behind Chasik and attacks.

longspear: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Dmg: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Sorry, forgot the knowledges:

That may change Bizzle's action so I'll let him change if he wants.

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Bash moves in and swings but misses his target.

Terrill swings and slashes into it, cutting off a hunk of wax!

Fredrik then stabs into the golem and cuts a hole in its side!

Initiative:

1. Bizzle, Bash, Wilhelm, Fredrik, Hiram, and Terrill
2. Wax Golem

W: 19 dmg

You guys are up!

Hiram steps forward, drawing his sword as he does. He extends into a lunge, his rapier flashing!

Attack!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 damage!

I was afraid of that.

RetconBizzle looks at his wand, shrugs, and drops it for the time being. He then pulls out his crossbow and fires a bolt into the wall! Unless it has an AC like an ooze of something.

XBow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 for Bolt: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Round Two

With so many people in the way Bizzle tries to be more careful. Look out! Clear a path!

XBow: 1d20 + 5 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 4 - 4 = 3 for Bolt: 1d6 ⇒ 4

"Acchk! I didn't think it would be alive!"

Wilhelm quickly dashes in to the room, running around to the backside of the golem to flank with Bash.

Wilhelm has mobility.

Rapier Stab, Flank: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 = 27
Damage, Sneak Attack: 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (4) = 8

Crit?: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

"I don't believe it is truly alive, Wilhelm," Terrill says, "but it moves and fights as if it is. And should fall if we hit it enough." He takes a quick step to his right and strikes again with his elven blade

+1 Curve Blade, Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 8 - 1 = 16
Curve blade damage, Power Attack: 1d10 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 3 = 11

Fredrik stabs the monster again.

longspear: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 2 = 23
Dmg: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Hiram swings and cuts into the wax golem!

Bizzle, recognizing that most constructs are immune to many types of magic, fires his crossbow at the back wall in frustration!

AoO slam on Wilhelm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Wilhelm moves around the golem and stabs it in the back.

Terrill's and Fredrik's combined attacks then take down the wax mannequin!

Out of combat!

Hiram wipes the wax off his sword. "What sort of nut creates a wax golem? Too close to an open flame and it's a puddle."

Survival: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

After the golem falls, Terrill turns his attention to the floor of the shop, in an effort to continue tracking their prey. Fortunately, there are flecks and smears of wax on the floor here that make tracking relatively easy for one of Terrill’s skill.

”There have been a number of people through this door before us, five or six, I’d say,” Terrill reports, pointing at the unopened door before him. After a careful study of the floor, and a thoughtful pause, he adds, ”And one of them looks to have been a barefoot child.”

Well let's go! We can't keep the child waiting now, can we? Bizzle puts his crossbow away, grabs his wand and follows Terrill when he leads the group onward.

After a quick search of the room, Terrill follows Bizzle's suggestion and leads the way through the interior door.

Terrill leads the group through the door to find a chandler's working clothes lie scattered around the simple back room. A mattress lies along the wall, and stacks of ledgers block access to the wardrobe. In one corner there is a trap door in the floor.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

"Well, we should take a look through that trap door," Terrill says quietly, "but first we should check out that lockbox under the bed. I don't want to rob the chandler, but there may be some clues as to what's going on in Karpad."

Sorry to be a post-hog, all, there have just been a series of things that Terrill is suited for, like Perception and Survival checks.

Please, be my guest. Keep the game moving, I say! I also have a half-elf Inquisitor of Desna that is 4th level now so I'm partial to you. :)

Yes, quite right. Desperate times and all that. Go ahead, do your thing. Bizzle will cast Detect Magic and see if anything shows on his arcane radar.

No worries here, Chasik is built to be a tank and take a whallop. Combat is where I shine the most, and the skills needed right now I would suck at so I agree with the small buddy above me...keep the game moving since this is a mod not an AP so it is longer in general :)

No worries. I'm sorry for my intermittent posting.

Wilhelm steps forward, "Is there something that needs opening?" he asks as he holds out his hand for the box.

When presented with the box, Wilhelm examines it closely before removing his set of tools and gets to work fidgeting with the lock, trying his best to appear that he knows what he's doing.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

Yea, go for it.

While Terril checks the lockbox Fredrik will search the rest of the room and wardrobe for any clues.
Casts guidance on self.
Perc: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 1 = 18

Wilhelm easily picks the lock and finds some coins (65 gp, 29 sp, and 88 cp) as well as a candle.

Hiram moves over and carefully opens the trap door, hoping it's not the trapped door.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 Excellent!

Terrill says, "Right, no need for us to take the man's coin," and begins to turn away from the lockbox. He hesitates for a moment, however, his inquisitorial instinct taking over, and picks up the candle lying amidst the coins. "Now why would someone keep one candle locked up? I wonder if there's more to it?" Holding it up before him, he studies what appear to be a very fine set of arcane markings that run down the candle's side. "This is a candle of truth, which forces those near it to tell the truth when it burns. Why would the chandler have this? I say we hang onto it, perhaps as evidence, and possibly as a useful tool in our investigation."

He pockets the candle and moves over to the trap door with Hiram. "Ready when you are, everyone. I'll lead the way again, if you'd like."

Can go first again, but want to avoid being the Postmonster General - though I appreciate everyone's comments about keeping the game moving.

Certainly a single coin won't be noticed... Wilhelm thinks to himself.

Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Do a bit o' good with this.

Wilhelm manages to palm a single gold coin before locking up the box without anyone noticing.

"Candle of truth, eh? Well... yes that may be quite useful." Wilhelm's forehead beads ever so slightly with sweat and he keeps his eyes locked on the candle, wary of it's use.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Bizzle doesn't think it so strange. Well it IS a candle, a special candle of sorts. Maybe this guy was commissioned to make the candles themselves and whoever created them let him have one as a token of gratitude or something, yes?

As the trap door is opened Bizzle will cast Detect Magic, with his intent being down below. He'll then go down in marching order if the party proceeds.

Hearing no objections, Terrill leads the way through the trap door.

If it is dark down below, he casts light on a copper piece and drops it through the trap door.

As Hiram and Terrill ready to lead the party through the trap door, they are hit with an arc of electricity!

electricity damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 3, 5) = 16
DC 20 Ref for half

Reflex save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 That's what I get for asking...

Terrill stiffens in agony as the powerful jolt of electricity surges through him, the tip of his blade arcing fat blue sparks off it. When it is over, he breathes out a shuddering breath and looks around cautiously, pleased to still be alive. He draws a wand from his belt and proceeds to heal himself with it.

DMEF: Question, before I roll for healing: did Bizzle's detect magic find anything before we went through the trap door?

Status: 13/33 hp

Bizzle detects no magic below the trap door. All is dark below but Terrill tosses a lighted copper piece below to see a staircase leading down.

I was trying to ask whether the detect magic might have spotted the magical trap before we triggered it, but I'll go with 'no.'

Terrill applies the wand to himself until his slightly charred skin heals up, then he puts away the wand and moves carefully down the stairs.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Status: 30/33 hp

Good heavens! They are so clever with these traps sometimes. Bizzle seems impressed by the potency of the effect. If we're done playing with the toys, lets go on down and see what else might shock us.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

HP 22/31

"Stavian's Royal Testicles! That stung! Terrill, you alright?"

"Stung like hell, didn't it, Hiram?" responds Terrill, still shaking one hand as if he's been stung by an electrified bee. "And I wasn't nearly so quick as you in avoiding it. Shall we see what that trap was protecting?" A grin crosses his face as he adds, "Maybe take it out of someone's hide for zapping us like that?"

"I'm game for that. Especially if it helps save the kid." Hiram moves down the stairs, whistling up a light spell on his rapier if needed.

Terrill lays a hand on Hiram's scorched arm, then quickly pulls it back for fear of hurting the man. "Do you want a bit of healing before we go further? This place has shown itself to be full of nasty surprises. In fact, it's the most unfriendly chandlery I've ever visited."

He draws his curing wand from his belt pouch again and taps Hiram with it if his offer is accepted.

CLW, if Hiram wants it: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

I was trying to ask whether the detect magic might have spotted the magical trap before we triggered it, but I'll go with 'no.'

Bizzle said he was detecting magic after the door had been opened so that's what I was going with.

Terrill and Hiram lead the way down the stairs to a room piled high with crates and boxes filled with candles and packing material. Though there was once some semblance of order to this place, it is long done as spools of twine, pots of dye, and other elements of candle manufacture have been dumped here haphazardly.

The most notable thing in the room is the lifeless body of a middle aged woman. Her corpse is splayed out on the ground in a pool of blood and she has a large gash in her swollen throat. Before the party can get too far into the room, two creatures of darkness rise from her burst throat.

Initiative:

1. Bizzle, Wilhelm, Fredrik, Terrill, and Hiram
2. Creatures
3. Bash

Bizzle, Wilhelm, Fredrik, Terrill, and Hiram are up!

Hiram hisses as the creatures burst from the dead woman's throat and stabs the closest one with his magic rapier! I'm activating arcane strike, too.

Attack!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 for 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6 damage!

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

”Shadows!” calls out Terrill. ”They have no body to hit, and can drain your strength away and turn you into one of their kind!” He holds his blade before him and says, ”Magical weapons can hurt them, though I fear we are too late for that to do this woman any good.”

He steps forward and swings at the shadow that Hiram has already struck.

+1 Curve Blade, Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 1 = 19
Curve blade damage, Power Attack: 1d10 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 3 = 20

Moved us both on the map, Hiram.

Hiram has a crit threat also!

Doubtful that any of his usual spells will have much effect Bizzle attempts to use Disrupt Undead for very possibly the first time in his life!

Ranged Touch vs #2: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 - 4 = 9 for Positive Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Perhaps I should just stick to the wand...

Can't crit an incorporeal thing...

Wilhelm stands still with a sheepish look on his face, but before anyone can notice, he does his best to flash a grin.

"I seem to find myself without an enchanted weapon. Still, I shall stand ready to give you the moral support - cheer you one and keep your spirits up!"

Begone abominations! May the Blue Lady leads you to your final rest!
Fredrik prays starting his sermonic performance.
Works like bard's inspire courage, +1 to hit and dmg. It looks like I go first in the initiative so it would apply to Terril and Hiran's attacks.
K. Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Fredrik begins a sermon against the foul undead!

Hiram stabs into one of the shadows!

Terrill then steps in to assist Hiram, slicing into the incorporeal beast.

Bizzle tries to disrupt the shadows but misses with the unfamiliar spell.

Wilhelm provides moral support from the back.

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The shadows reach out to touch Terrill and Hiram!

touch on Terrill: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Strength damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

touch on Hiram: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Strength damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Initiative:

1. Bizzle, Wilhelm, Fredrik, Terrill, and Hiram
2. Creatures
3. Bash

S1: 13 dmg

You guys are up!

Terrill feels the shadowy horror touch him and a bit of his strength drains away. He cries out, "We must destroy them, or they'll turn us into shadows ourselves!" He then swings at the shadow before him, but its wispy form is very difficult to hit.

+1 Curve Blade, Power Attack, Inspired: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 1 + 1 = 12
Curve blade damage, Power Attack, Inspired: 1d10 + 7 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 3 + 1 = 19

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lady. From the bone gardens of the Lady we bless you.
Moving behind Terril the priest casts the protection from evil spell on the inquisitor.
+2 deflection bonus to AC

"Don't let them touch you. Got it." Hiram stabs again at the shadows!

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 1 = 23 for 1d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 5 damage!

Blast! Why did I let that man teach me that spell. Never works...

Magic Missile at #2!: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Seeing the shadowy form before him, Chasik mind goes back to his last mission. He was tasked to go into the forgotten lab and tombs, he faced horrors unseen. He remember clearly the shadowy visage from there, causing people to go mad, and hoped he would not succumb to this creature and its evil ways. Chasik snaps back into the now, when he hears the sounds of battle going on around him.

Chasik, knowing that he doesn't have a magic weapon, decides to help by providing help to his allies and possibly causing a shadow form to attack him instead.

move to flank with Terrill and then aid

silver hammer aid #2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 + 2 - 1 = 11

paizo hates me

Terrill swings and misses.

Fredrik protects Terrill from evil and makes it harder for the shadows to hit him.

Hiram then swings at the shadow again and connects!

Bizzle then casts a spell that punches into the shadow with full force!

Bash moves into the room to aid Terrill but is not convincing in his feint.

Wilhelm continues to provide moral support from the stairs above.

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One of the shadows reaches for Terrill, the other one for Bash!

touch on Terrill: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Strength damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

touch on Bash: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Strength damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Initiative:]

1. Bizzle, Wilhelm, Fredrik, Terrill, and Hiram
2. Shadows
3. Bash

S1: 17 dmg

You guys are up!