With your combined efforts you manage to find a cache that contains the fallen wizard's notes!
What now Pathfinders?
No enemy plans or codes, but they do have some gear:
elixir of love (2), scroll of wall of force, masterwork rapier, masterwork shortbow with 20 arrows, cloak of resistance +1, hat of disguise, headband of alluring charisma +2, ring of protection +2, 1,825 gp
elixir of hiding, potion of cure serious wounds, antitoxin, blue whinnis poison (4), +2 studded leather, +1 rapier, masterwork dagger, belt of incredible dexterity +2, cloak of resistance +1, ring of protection +1, masterwork thieves’ tools, sunrods (3), 617 gp
Angrid DOES think he can close the portal! It will take him about 10 minutes, but he can do it with these notes.
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No enemy plans or codes, but they do have some gear:
elixir of
love(2), scroll ofwall of force, masterwork rapier, masterwork shortbow with 20 arrows, cloak ofresistance +1, hat ofdisguise, headband ofalluring charisma +2, ring ofprotection +2, 1,825 gpelixir of
hiding, potion ofcure serious wounds, antitoxin, blue whinnis poison (4),+2studded leather,+1rapier, masterwork dagger, belt ofincredible dexterity +2, cloak ofresistance +1, ring ofprotection +1, masterwork thieves’ tools, sunrods (3), 617 gp
Zefnir will use both Detect Magic and Read Magic orisons to determine what sort of magical gear the two enemies had.
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"The potions, scroll, cloaks, hat, headband, rings, studded leather, one of the rapiers, and belt seems magical. The scroll looks more arcane derived rather than divine. All others seem to be mundane, alchemical, or even well-made...apart from the gold."
Zefnir will hand over the scroll to Angrid.
"I suppose, if nothing else, we can use some of this gear to make Master Zey a bit more... presentably dignified."
Angrid confirms that it should be short work to close the tapestry, and when you return to the room, there's little left to do other than the ritual. By now, the tower is flooded with tapestry denizens...
When the last syllable is spoken, Angrid gives an exhale. The tapestry is sealed, but what long term effects the trauma causes are yet unknown.
That's when you all look at each other and nod.
The Sky Key...
During the mad dash to the key you spy several knots of combat between Pathfinder and tapestry captive. There are also skirmishes throughout the tower of Consortium versus Society. When you arrive at the Sky Key, you realize that you may very well be too late.
This tall library is ringed by a walkway around its perimeter, which provides access to a second level of towering bookshelves. A broad Qadiran rug leads to a short pedestal within a tall glass case that itself sits within an inscribed circle—all cordoned off by a velvet rope suspended by brass poles. Several plush chairs and a few low tables bearing curios line the lower floor, and two decorative suits of armor stand at attention, each with a crossbow resting against its shoulder. Heatless torches blaze with remarkably even light in sconces throughout the room, and a tall pendulum clock against the eastern wall ticks each passing second as its hands move erratically.
The door to the room is open...
A ghostly image of a Pathfinder appears in the center of the room, where his likeness eerily begins to slide through the display case. His voice echoes as he speaks to an unseen party. “Oh no, they’ve stolen the Sky Key. It also appears they disrupted the auxiliary stabilizer, too.” He pauses before continuing. “Do you feel that? I feel kind of sick all of a sudden. I hope they didn’t try to disassemble it—or worse, bring it too close to the tapestry. Wasn’t that why Zey kept them so far—” The figure’s words go unfinished as he begins to scream and dissolve, fading from view in a matter of seconds. As those figures disappear, a new pair appears. These are no mere visions, but the very real stuff of nightmares!
Angrad:
Val:
Omrax:
Zefnir:
Faeron:
Baddies:
Round 1:
Zefnir: Go
Baddies: TBD
Val:TBD
Angrid: TBD
Faeron: TBD
Omrax: TBD
Dorvae! These evil outsiders are beholden to no one but themselves. They're resistant to magic and immune to Mind Affecting spells. They also resist wounds from anything but holy sources. They have some spell casting powers, but their tentacles are poisonous in the extreme.
Dorvae! These evil outsiders are beholden to no one but themselves. They're resistant to magic and immune to Mind Affecting spells. They also resist wounds from anything but holy sources. They have some spell casting powers, but their tentacles are poisonous in the extreme. they can see all, including the invisible. It's body is really a mass of serpents, making it VERY dangerous when it grabs you.
Dorvae! These evil outsiders are beholden to no one but themselves. They're resistant to magic and immune to Mind Affecting spells. They also resist wounds from anything but holy sources. They have some spell casting powers, but their tentacles are poisonous in the extreme. they can see all, including the invisible. It's body is really a mass of serpents, making it VERY dangerous when it grabs you. Once per day it can permanently scramble a mortal mind (Feeblemind) and it's touch can curse.
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Angrid confirms that it should be short work to close the tapestry, and when you return to the room, there's little left to do other than the ritual. By now, the tower is flooded with tapestry denizens...
When the last syllable is spoken, Angrid gives an exhale. The tapestry is sealed, but what long term effects the trauma causes are yet unknown.
While Angrid is busy closing up the tapestry, Zefnir will put the studded leather on Zey's body (if it is still present in the room), covering the corpse in both cloaks of resistance +1, with the hat of disguise placed atop Zey's face. At least Master Zey will be a bit more presentable this way....
During the mad dash to the key you spy several knots of combat between Pathfinder and tapestry captive. There are also skirmishes throughout the tower of Consortium versus Society. When you arrive at the Sky Key, you realize that you may very well be too late.
This tall library is ringed by a walkway around its perimeter, which provides access to a second level of towering bookshelves. A broad Qadiran rug leads to a short pedestal within a tall glass case that itself sits within an inscribed circle—all cordoned off by a velvet rope suspended by brass poles. Several plush chairs and a few low tables bearing curios line the lower floor, and two decorative suits of armor stand at attention, each with a crossbow resting against its shoulder. Heatless torches blaze with remarkably even light in sconces throughout the room, and a tall pendulum clock against the eastern wall ticks each passing second as its hands move erratically.
The door to the room is open...
Get in there!!!A ghostly image of a Pathfinder appears in the center of the room, where his likeness eerily begins to slide through the display case. His voice echoes as he speaks to an unseen party. “Oh no, they’ve stolen the Sky Key. It also appears they disrupted the auxiliary stabilizer, too.” He pauses before continuing. “Do you feel that? I feel kind of sick all of a sudden. I hope they didn’t try to disassemble it—or worse, bring it too close to the tapestry. Wasn’t that why Zey kept them so far—” The figure’s words go unfinished as he begins to scream and dissolve, fading from view in a matter of seconds. As those figures disappear, a new pair appears. These are no mere visions, but the very real stuff of nightmares!
Zefnir, upon seeing those winged, hooded, and tentacled monstrosities appear in place of the ghostly figure that was addressing the party, casts Blessing of Fervor as a premptively preventative measure. Zefnir will also fly up to the walkway that is 10 feet up to his present position, whilst taking the +2 to attack, AC, and Reflex from his Blessing.
Zefnir casts a spell to open the fight as the enemy.
The dorvae's snakes writhe as battle is joined. The one to the north dashes towards the wall, ready for a victim. The other's head tilts to the side a bit before looking directly at Angrid. Within a moment it sizes up its foe and casts a spell to permanently scramble the wizard's mind. Will DC 18.
Round 1:
Zefnir: Blessing of Fervor
Baddies: TBD
Val: Go
Angrid: Go
Faeron: Go
Omrax: Go
Green:
Black:
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Angrid feels the spell start to take hold, his intelligence being siphoned off, but through pure willpower he is able to shrug it off and continue.
Angrid decides that he can't have that kind of evil just walking around unchecked. He decides to bloat and regain some blood to power a spell.
(fortifying leeches let me roll twice and choose)
Angrid mentally growls in frustration as he is unable to generate enough blood at the moment to fuel the spell he wants. So instead he activates his arcane bounded ring to call up a Summon Monster VI spell and casts it as a standard action.
Angrid misses the DC by 1 and is fatigued.
A large celestial Dire Tiger immediately pops into the room letting out a loud "GRRRROWL!" in challenge, and pounces on the nearest Dorvae using it's smite evil (swift action) against the obviously evil outsider.
Omrax turns the corner into a readied attack. The dorvae slashes with a claw , but his holy glory prevents it from making contact. In return he brings his blade down on the creature's shoulder.
Meanwhile Angrid's shock at being targeted rattles him a bit. The spell still brings forth a tiger who mauls the outsider. Nearly all it's attacks hit, but the creature's serpents begin to extend to reverse the grapple.
Round 1:
Zefnir: Blessing of Fervor
Baddies: ATK
Val: Go
Angrid: Go
Faeron: Go
Omrax: Smite!
Green: 44
Black: 95 (Can see Angrid)
Val's blessing is channeled through Omrax. As dreamer and Inheritor work together, the paladin delivers a massive blow to the enemy!
Round 1:
Zefnir: Blessing of Fervor
Baddies: ATK
Val: Bit o'luck
Angrid: silent
Faeron: Go
Omrax: Smite!
Green: 88
Black: 95 (Can see Angrid)
Faeron steps in and shoots the creature out from under the tiger, and then shoots around Omrax to finish off what the smite had started...
Out of combat.
. The outsider in front of Omrax is still alive, but barely!
Round 2:
Zefnir: Go
Baddies: TBD
Val: TBD
Angrid: TBD
Faeron: TBD
Omrax: TBD
Green: 110
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Zefnir will fly over to his present position, then he will launch a Spear of Purity at the green one in a diagonal direction. Will take the +2 to attacks, AC, and Reflex from his Blessing.
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. DC 16 Will save to get half damage.
plus 1 round of blindness. DC 16 Will save to get half damage and avoid the blindness.
Zefnir just BARELY pushes his spell through the planar spell resistance. The spear impales the creature and in an explosion of light, it's torn to shreds, banished from this plane.
NOW we are out of combat
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Angrid floats over to the cat and gives it some petting to draw out a purr. He then grabs a few bloody snakes from the carpet and tosses them off to the side for the cat to play with until it evaporates.
"Yes...where is it?
Angrid then begins casting a spell that takes a minute (Prying Eyes). When he is done, semi-tangible, visible magical orbs appear. Angrid then describes the mission at hand. Find the sky key and return to me with it's location.
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With the battle now over, Zefnir waits to see if that ghostly figure makes another appearance. "Perhaps our spectral pathfinder friend will return, now that those interlopers are gone?"
In the meantime, Zefnir will busy himself in seeing to discovering what the three elixirs and one potion contains.
If needed, Zefnir may also try to "track" the Sky-Key via Survival.
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All PCs who search the room need to make a DC 16 Fort save or be sickened by the temporal flux of the Sky Key's presence. Then I'll give you your results. :-)
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You're reasonably sure that you're seeing some kind of timey wimey wibbly wobbly effects...
-Posted with Wayfinder
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"Aha! I knew I had this in here somewhere." Angrid pulls out a scroll of locate object and begins reading it. At the end of the spell, Angrid says "Come. I have 3 minutes on this spell. If the sky key is still in SkyReach, we can find it in time." he then pauses, gets quiet, and begins turning in place as if attempting to locate something.
If the sky key is within 520ft of me, I know where it is.