PbP GameDay 4: DM Sfounder's Serpent's Rise (Inactive)

Game Master Chris Marsh

Just a reminder, you just snuck into Skyreach, killed the last line of defense, and now stand before an unguarded Hao Jin Tapestry

As Shohiraj starts to make an exit, Marnarious calls out "Our mission is right here before us!" With these words, and finding nothing of note on the paladin, he moves to the tapestry himself and begins to open the portal.

I am just assuming here, but with his history with the Tapestry, Marnarious should know how to open things up. If I am wrong, please let me know.

"We have friends on the other side waiting to exact their own revenge, and I would not leave them wanting. Lets get this done!"

"Right ... Tapestry then leave?"

The notes you recovered in Zey's study are enough to execute the ritual... I need a Spellcraft or knowledge (Planes check to execute it.)

"Here, let me see if I can make this work."

Knowledge, planes: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

322 CAN make it work...

A thin slit appears down the middle of the tapestry, and then its whole center tears open in a deafening rip and a crack of thunder. Planar winds whip out from the frayed fabric for several seconds as purple lightning dances in the tattered wound. The gusts die suddenly, and the fabric stretches painfully to create an aperture nearly 10 feet wide, revealing a peaceful woodland occupied by a growing army.

A woman bedecked in chainmail and scars steps through into the room and then motions for those behind her to remain still. She surveys the chamber for a moment before a broad, genuine smile cracks her tough expression. “By Hanspur’s soggy hide, I never thought I’d see this world again.” She shakes her head and wipes away a tear before it can quite form. “The name’s Wolona, bronze rank. We’ve got good news and bad news on the other side. The good’s that everyone we expected to show up did, plus some more besides. The bad news is that some of them are starting to believe we’ve set them up.” Wolona clears her throat loudly as though no more need be said.

“The only thing keeping them from just killing each other and the rest of us is my promise that there would be a welcoming committee who might prove this place exists and that it’s not all a trap.” She starts to turn back to the portal. “Think you can give them a little pep talk?”

Wolona hardly waits for you to agree before muttering, “I hope they haven’t killed each other already” and stepping back into the demiplane. She returns a moment later leading an eclectic entourage of about 15 delegates and war leaders, including humans, a halfling covered in bright war paint, a hag, an owl-headed humanoid, a yeti, a pony-sized green dragon, and more. They jostle one another while inspecting the room and prodding the corpses of the erstwhile Pathfinders...

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Looking for any inconsistencies with the womans story, and looking over the newcomers to try and discern the nature of the dispute and what can be done about that. I forward this information to our leader and let him take lead.

Everyone seems genuine, just that they have a lot of pent up rage. The murmurs come in a few languages, but the sentiment is the same, they just want to randomly start killing everything. EVERYTHING. Wolona jumps in, "The Aspis promised them freedom and gold AFTER we win the day. They just need direction and FAST."

Rataji clears his throat and steps inside the demiplane and adresses the good aspis people waiting there:"Friends! Camerades! The time of our revenge is at hand! The hated pathfinders are in disarray and chaos, seeds sowed by our own subtle hand that flourished beautifully, while we were able to reach the very earth of their power and free you from your imprisonment! That's right! The Aspis consortium keeps its word, and freedom is now just a few paces away for you all! But, before walking out of here remember: we are currentlu deep inside Skyreach, most of the enemy is fighting outside but danger still abounds. So, pour down of here, move towards the exit and join the battle outside... and of course, kill any pathfinder you'll meet on your way out while we get deeper into the beast's lair in order to cut its head off! The hour of our triumph is finally at hand!"

Then Rataji whispers to Marnarous:"If you know someone particularly skilled now is the time to pick him up for some extra credit with the higer ups..."

Diplomacy check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

"There is revenge to earn, but a strategy to maximize the pain is needed. Follow us into devastation against our enemies and plunder from their corpses."

Diplomacy aid: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (18) - 2 = 16

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It seems that they're paying attention to your words, but it'll take more than that... Keep the aid rolls coming.

322 casts guidance on herself before speaking.

"I know many of you seek justice for the wrongs these Pathfinders have committed. Now is the time to work together, to see that justice and to get retribution!

Diplomacy Aid: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 13

The murmurs get louder...

Diplomacy (aid another): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Joliryn tries to add to the rousing speech but finds herself uninspired.

Diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 12
Seeing the foreign fighters still wavering, Marnarious steps forward.
"My friends! Many of you have known me for years! I resided among you when the Pathfinders trapped me in your plane. You know my worth, and the worth of my given word. I fought and bleed beside you in numerous battles against these foul invaders that would appear from nowhere, raid your towns and villages, kill your women and steal your treasures! I have stood before you and beside you for three years defending your home! Now we have a chance to strike back against the beasts that steal your women and your gold! They are distracted, and you can fall upon them from behind and gain your vengeance! After the Pathfinders fall, anything you can carry, and most of the treasures that you have lost are at your fingertips, right here in this building and in this city. TO ARMS!! FOR YOUR FAMILIES AND YOUR LIVES!!! Show these Pathfinders that they are no better than the thieves that they are!"
As he speaks, he calls upon individuals that he knew from his three years inside the tapestry, reminding them of individual feats and experiences.

.....Shohiraj?

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Diplomacy (aid): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
"It's time to pay back the insult and injury of the past!"

you guys NEEDED that last aid. Will post later.

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The crowd seems to be swayed by the collective reasons and confidence of the agents. Their chatter becomes aligned to a cause. It starts to grow in volume when the dragon silences them all with a snarl. The juvenile dragon, called Gazwyr, approaches the group. "Wolona spoke of a group that would neutralize the Pathfinder powerful mage who commands the tapestry and OWNS all of the arcane books. I will accompany you"

Upon hearing this, Wolona steps in to try to discourage this, citing that she can’t spare specialists like Gazwyr in taking her objectives. "If you go with them, I need one of YOU to come with me."

Yes, you may have a dragon join your party, but the player who takes the role of the dragon must in turn give up their current character. I know it's a pain to make yet another profile, but you get to play a DRAGON. If more than one of you is keen on it, we'll simply roll for it. I would like everyone to get to throw their badge in for the chance before deciding, so I won't advance until everyone speaks up either yay or nay.

Oh hell yea.. do you even have to ask????? My hat is definitely in the ring for this one!

Would totally be in for this, but 322 still has a mission to accomplish and this seems like it might prevent that?

Anyone with an incomplete mission can pass it on to the dragon essentially. It's a bit more complex than that, but don't let it stop you from shooting for a chance at being a dragon. Trust me :-)

Alright then - 322 volunteers.

Definitely not passing up on this opportunity. Joliryn will offer her expertise to Wolona as well.

Cha! Roll it off, we are all in :-)

[ooc]I figured as much. Using the names in the order of the quick posts above (alphabetical):

1. 322
2. Joliryn
3. Marnarius
4. Rataji
5. Shohiraj
6. Zurnzal

1d6 ⇒ 5 Wolona looks at the Professional. "I need you."

Gazwyr grins ...
This is gonna be SO much fun ...
... and scrambles over to his new companions ...
"Let's go now ..." seeming really impatient to start for such an ancient and long lived creature.
Finishing up the rest of the profile soon.

"Calm down, sir dragon. We will get to it soon enough. I, for one, would like to heal my previous wounds before we go back. Anyone else?"

CMW from Wand: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 = 10
CMW from Wand: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 7) + 3 = 18

"I could use some healing, thank you!" says Ratji moving near the woman calling herself 322...

"Of course, sir. My pleasure."

CMW from Wand: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 1) + 3 = 12

"I could use some healing as well, please."
Wand, CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8
Wand, CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 7) + 3 = 16

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Ok - only one charge left on the wand. If anyone else needs healing, I can switch to spells.

"I am still a bit bruised from our battle with the lizards but I have a strong healing potion yet. I should be fine going forward, which I suggest we do with haste."

Let me know when the party is ready to move on.

@Joliryn - I have 3 different levels of healing spells if you want to touch up.

Good thing I'm enjoying Zurnzal :P

I also really want to do this bit with Gazwyr, if it wouldn't be so 4th wall breaking.

"I hope you can do more to traps than just melting 'em down.", Zurnzal comments as their trapsmith is replaced with the dragon.

He then turns to 322 once more. "Just a minor konk on the head if you can spare a bit of healing magic."

1 CLW spell if you can spare one

Ready

@Joliryn - I have 3 different levels of healing spells if you want to touch up.

if you don't mind sparing 1 clw that will mostly top me off but it's not that inportant.

322: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Joliryn: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Marnarius: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
Rataji: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Gazwyr: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Zurnzal: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

WOW, lucky you guys, I used some good rolls on you.

Even with a dragon, you expertly move through Skyreach without detection. Your directions lead you to a set of heavily reinforced wooden double doors that bow outward slightly, one of which has a small mail slot roughly three feet off the ground. You can hear a buzzing hum from within the room.

"Now that Should is gone, are any of you any good with traps?"
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Detect Magic

If she is sure there aren't any traps Joliryn will lift the almost eye level mail slot and peer into the room.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Considering my dice rolls the last half of this adventure I'm not convinced I'd be worth the healing!

Marnarious looks carefully over the door
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

Rataji considers the door:"Well... we should check this out before opening it..."

Aid another (perception): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Btw I forgot to mention Rataji stole the opponent wizard's spellbook, just to make certain she doesn't cause a fuss. Also... is she with us?

322 casts some cure light wound spells.

Zurnzal: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Zurnzal: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Joliryn: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Btw I forgot to mention Rataji stole the opponent wizard's spellbook, just to make certain she doesn't cause a fuss. Also... is she with us?

I may be wrong but given that we just got a dragon I feel like we're probably at the climax, she'd probably be more in the way than helpful at this point, just my 2 cents. Especially because I think she was a sorceress not a wizard.

Perception (Aid): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
"What are you looking for?" Gazwyr tries to whisper as he looks over the door as well ...

She was a sorcerer.

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There is an abjuration spell on the door, but that's it. No one detects any traps.

"Can a dragon even open a door?"

Marnarious steps back from the door, saying "I cant see any traps, but the spells are beyond me. Anyone have any ideas?"

"Can a dragon even open a door?"

"Sure ... It is a little loud though; and it never works the same afterward. So should I open the door now?"