N Male Half Orc Oracle 15 HP 173|153 | Init +22 | AC 37, T17, FF37 | Fort +22, Reflex +18, Will +17, evasion, +4 vs death, MA, stun, +9 vs disease, +6 vs poison, +2 vs illusion | CMD 25 | Perception +29, Sense Motive +23
Resources:
Spells: 9|6|7|6|3|7|5; Reroll: unused
Conditions: Acid Resist 30, Delay Poison, Freedom of Movement
Jin orders Boris to stop, Follow and protect me he snaps.
Turning to the skull he asks, Can you tell us more about this place, how big is out, what is its layout, where might Thurl be hiding?
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
While the talky people (well, and talky skull, KULIK supposes) do their talky stuff, KULIK first lends a hand to Boris' destruction of the undead thing, then does a thorough search of the area. His experience with extraplanar beings found its POP and disappearance unsurprising, but still unnerving when it happens.
Take 10 on Perception about the chamber for 37 (darkvision), or take 20 if everyone feels we have the time.
"Traps eh? Well, there is really only the one. None of you are dwarves, right? Perhaps you should stay away from Magrim then. He's not exactly forgiving to Tresspassers, and since I passed on, I think they trapped the Big Guy. You'll see what I'm talking about when you get down there." Furrowing her brow for a moment (Which is a bit weird for a Talking Skull) she adds "You haven't been to the Lower Ossuary yet, have you? Chain bridges, Giant statue of Magrim, 40 foot drop to a Caldera of Magma? No? Well, I designed the whole place, so I can at least describe where everything is. On the other side of the Caldera is a Large iron door, with the Cooling room just on the other side. There are a few Enbalming chambers past that, and finally the Vault of Heroes, where only the most devout of Magrim are entombed. I'd hate to see what happened down there if that Ass got a hold of any more bodies..."
She can give you a full description of the rest of the Ossuary, and I will put up a map for it tonight when I get home. Additionally, Giant Pit of Lava, so let me know how you want to deal with that!
As for the Duration of existing buffs, assume it took 10 minutes to sort through the Gore of that warsworn, so your 10 minute per level buffs will absolutely last through this bit. Additionally, Unless you guys decide to Specifically waste time, If you have at least a half hour left on your buffs, I'm willing to assume they last the remainder of the adventure.
Kulik, looking further into the cavern, finds a large, ovular cavern descends into a 40-foot-deep recess by means of a 10-foot-wide spiraling ramp. In the center is a 10-foot-diameter stone plinth with a rounded top. Wedged behind a stalagmite slightly past it is a Well made backpack, bulging around the edges.
Look inside?:
Inside, is a Well maintained waterskin, and 5 days of trail rations. Underneath is a small silver locket, with an illusory image of a Keleshite woman in her early 20s opposite a tiny inscription that reads, “Remember: no night so dark that Sarenrae cannot fill it with light.”
At the very bottom of the backpack is a Dinner plate sized Obsidian stone circle covered in runes! You should probably show that to Borsaget!
Male DEMON LORD OF THE RASPING RIFTS, God of Commerce, Electricty, and Insects Sorceror(Crossblood[Draconic, Orc]) 15 (HP 67/92) (AC 21/15/17) (CMD 20) (Fort +16, Ref +16, Will +12) (Init +14) (Perception +29)
Nikolai keeps quiet, given the discussion about Necromancy, and instead focuses on looking around the area.
Upon finding the backpack, and its contents, he nods.
So, she definitely *has* been around here...
Pocketing the locket, he pulls out the Obsidian circle, and shows it to Borsaget...
N Male Half Orc Oracle 15 HP 173|153 | Init +22 | AC 37, T17, FF37 | Fort +22, Reflex +18, Will +17, evasion, +4 vs death, MA, stun, +9 vs disease, +6 vs poison, +2 vs illusion | CMD 25 | Perception +29, Sense Motive +23
Resources:
Spells: 9|6|7|6|3|7|5; Reroll: unused
Conditions: Acid Resist 30, Delay Poison, Freedom of Movement
Jin looks around the chamber, curious about its design and functon.
Turning to the skull he asks, Borsaget, how do we reach the lower ossuary?
To the others he says, I can ward us against the heat although I am also about to expend a significant amount of my magical reserves on other wards. If one of you could deal with that it would be helpful.
If we are heading into the lower Ossuary Jin will cast some extra buff spells on himself and others if they want them.
Bufftastic:
Casting the following on himself:
Extended shield of faith (32 minutes, +4)
Aura of Doom (160 minutes)
Wand of Heightened Awareness (10 minutes)
Wand of Investigative Mind (30 minutes, 3 uses)
Wand of Mirror Image (3 minutes, 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 images
He will cast Heroism on Aderyn, Sierra, Bellum and Kulik (160 minutes) and Freedom of Movement on Kulik and Aderyn (160 minutes).
"I have magic sufficient to make us resistant to fire, unless anyone has a better suggestion."
I could do resist energy (fire) on each of us for resist 40.
Buffing:
-Activating ring of stony flesh for stoneskin(CL11). 110 mins.
-Extended shield of faith. +4 AC, 30 minutes.
-Communal delay poison on everyone. 150 minutes each.
As Nikolai shows her the Obsidian Circle, Borsaget exclaims ”Aha! There’s one of the plates! That one looks to be... Chasarad. If you’re a Devotee of Magrim, that can be a Might helpful from keeping you from Passing over. If you at least agree with the taskmaster on some things, he might be willing to give you a bit of protection. Although Only True Dwarven devotees get the best treatment.”
Long story short, the bearer of the Runplate gets the following protections:
A +4 bonus on saving throws against death and paralysis effects.
If you have the Hero of the Five Kings boon (From 1-37, The Beggar’s Pearl), the runeplate also increases their effective Constitution score by 20 for the purpose of determining when she would die due to hit point damage.
If the creature’s alignment is lawful neutral, they can also be revived by breath of life so long as it is cast within 3 rounds (rather than just 1 round).
”To get to the Lower Ossuary, you gotta go shove that statue. When the ‘Caretakers’ come to ‘Maintain’ the ossuary, that’s normally where they set up the Keg. The f+$#ers never give me any of their Ale when they are here. It’s a tough life being a Skull, Cant experience the finer bits of being a dwarf. The beards, the Ales, the Merriment. If I knew this was the shit I was getting into, I don’t think I woulda signed up for this job!”
After a gentle shove of the statue, a 5 foot opening reveals a narrow spiral staircase heading down, the temperature getting noticably warmer with every step.
The spiral staircase exits onto a narrow rock ledge overlooking a lake of roiling magma that bathes everything in a hellish glow. A slowly swaying bridge made of chains stretches from the rock ledge to the top of a stone column protruding from the molten lake. A similar bridge connects the platform to a smaller ledge on the far side, beyond which stands a large iron door. Atop the column stands a large statue of a regal, elderly dwarf clutching a rune-covered hammer in one fist while his free hand rests above his heart. Polished marble tiles form a series of four narrow pathways that encircle the statue.
Map is up, and you guys are placed close enough to appropriate? Many of you Larger folks are going to have a really rough time fitting on any of the platforms, so hopefully you planned accordingly :D
When this is all over, I'll instruct the stewards to keep Borsaget well-supplied with ale.
"Hold friends. This should make it a bit easier to cross this expanse!"
Bellum will use his mnemonic vestment to cast communal air walk from a scroll and divide the duration among everyone, including minions. (About 20 minutes each.)
N Male Half Orc Oracle 15 HP 173|153 | Init +22 | AC 37, T17, FF37 | Fort +22, Reflex +18, Will +17, evasion, +4 vs death, MA, stun, +9 vs disease, +6 vs poison, +2 vs illusion | CMD 25 | Perception +29, Sense Motive +23
Resources:
Spells: 9|6|7|6|3|7|5; Reroll: unused
Conditions: Acid Resist 30, Delay Poison, Freedom of Movement
Female Half-elf Ora15 HP130/130 AC25 TC14 FF21 CMD26 F+13 R+14 W+16 (+2 Enchantments, +2 Death) Init +2 Perc +3 (Lifesense 30) Spd 30 Channels 11/12 Active Buffs: Defending Bone 50/50, Delay Poison, Status, Life Bubble, Heroes Feast, Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Resist Energy Fire 30, Barkskin, Mage Armor, Heroism
Sierra will reup Freedom of Movement as they head down. Sierra can also share slots of Resist Energy Fire with Bellum. She has communal, so we could layer multiple energies.
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
Sierra Heartward wrote:
"Well, this is excessive."
Bellum Race wrote:
"But, you must admit, it's got style!"
Silent up until now, KULIK cracks a toothy grin. Bellum gnome person have point!
If we're under communal air walk, there's plenty of room, yeah.
CN Male Elf Magus 13 / Rogue 1 | Kaze (xiao familiar) | HP 72/129 | Mirror Images: 4 | AC 29 (T 16 F 26) | CMB +13, CMD 28 | F +16 R +12 W +12 | Init. +8 | Percep +8, Sense Motive +6 | ITS | Spell/Buff Tracking
Bellum, I have Overland Flight up, so you can extend the duration on everyone else for the Air Walk.
I will use a Lesser Extend Rod to cast Extended Bear's Endurance, Extended Long Arm, Extended Shield, and Extended Weaponwand (placing my wand of True Strike into my trident) (lasting 26 minutes each). I will then use Pearls of Power to recover all four spells.
I will use a Barskin wand (UMD+20, can't fail) and offer it to anyone else who can use it and would benefit.
I will also offer 1 hour of Mage Armor off of a wand to anyone who wants the potential protection from incorporeal.
Finally a wand of Enervation goes in one spring-loaded wrist sheath, and a wand of Scorching Ray goes in the other.
With spells cast and wands set, Aderyn prepares to move in. Knowing his eyes aren't the sharpest in the group, he lets others check for signs of trouble before starting to cross.
N Male Half Orc Oracle 15 HP 173|153 | Init +22 | AC 37, T17, FF37 | Fort +22, Reflex +18, Will +17, evasion, +4 vs death, MA, stun, +9 vs disease, +6 vs poison, +2 vs illusion | CMD 25 | Perception +29, Sense Motive +23
Resources:
Spells: 9|6|7|6|3|7|5; Reroll: unused
Conditions: Acid Resist 30, Delay Poison, Freedom of Movement
I have my own air walk so you dont need to include me. Resist gives resist 30 not 40. I have a +2 amulet so dont need barkskin thanks.
N Male Half Orc Oracle 15 HP 173|153 | Init +22 | AC 37, T17, FF37 | Fort +22, Reflex +18, Will +17, evasion, +4 vs death, MA, stun, +9 vs disease, +6 vs poison, +2 vs illusion | CMD 25 | Perception +29, Sense Motive +23
Resources:
Spells: 9|6|7|6|3|7|5; Reroll: unused
Conditions: Acid Resist 30, Delay Poison, Freedom of Movement
With everyone subject to air walk or flight (I assume that includes Boris) Jin directs his minion to head over the excessive lava pit and endure his role as trap and ambush detector extraordinaire.
As a reminder. aura if doom is active again so any enemy coming within 20' has to make a DC27 will save or be shaken
Upon entering the Opressively Hot caldera of Magma, Only Jin-Goro notices a very slight sound of Jingling Coins and heavy breathing coming from a pillar 40 foot above. As he looks to the source of the noise, Two large beasts made of Powerful Wings and Charred red scales dive 80 feet into the Magma below. Almost immediately afterwards, Two more of the beasts dive down from another tall column across the room. ”That’s new!” shouts Borsaget, before adding ”Keep me safe folks! I don’t think I could recover from a dip like that!”
BOLD may go! Round 1! Jin-Goro GallonicaYou have a Standard for Surprise Round as well! Boris! Yellow DrakeSubmerged in Magma! Green DrakeSubmerged in Magma!
KULIK
Nikolai Tesla Red DrakeSubmerged in Magma!
Aderyn Glyndwr
Sierra Heartward
Bellum Race Purple DrakeSubmerged in Magma!
N Male Half Orc Oracle 15 HP 173|153 | Init +22 | AC 37, T17, FF37 | Fort +22, Reflex +18, Will +17, evasion, +4 vs death, MA, stun, +9 vs disease, +6 vs poison, +2 vs illusion | CMD 25 | Perception +29, Sense Motive +23
Resources:
Spells: 9|6|7|6|3|7|5; Reroll: unused
Conditions: Acid Resist 30, Delay Poison, Freedom of Movement
Jin raises an eyebrow as the winged beasts plunge into the magma below.
How curious
Knowledge:1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 18 + 2 = 23 They are mostly all the same unless its religion in which case add another 14
Jin quickly weaves a spell around the group. This should help you all.
Surprise round action he casts Blessing of Fervour on everyone except Boris who is out off range.
Floating over the lava he watches the surface for signs of a creature returning.
Regular round he takes the AC bonus from blessing and moves forward and readies an action to cast Destruction on the first enemy to make istself known which is in range (60'). Destruction deals 150 damage with a DC30 fortitude save to reduce it to 10d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 2, 2, 5, 3, 6, 6, 3, 4) = 38
Boris, attack the first enemy that comes in reach of you
In the blink of an eye, the Yellow drake streaks out of the Magma toward the Stairway! Fort Save:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30Lucky Duck!
Roaring in Pain, the beast ascends toward Jin-Goro, before taking a Massive downward swing at the Rotting Half-Orc.
Combat Maneuver!:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 311 is Jin Goro!:1d3 ⇒ 1 Wing Slam!:1d6 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
The powerful swing propels the Orc downward 10 feet, before Jin-Goro's magical propulsion can compensate.
As the Green drake streaks up toward the opposite Ledge, Boris drives his Axe into the creature's spine, before it flies out of reach. Let's say that is your AoO instead of a Readied Action? Take your other swing before the rest of this applies, Just In Case Drake-Dude goes down.
The lizard shakes vigorously, flinging shards of stone and magma throughout the room!
Magma Shake!:5d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 6, 2) = 16 Reflex save DC20 for Half! Damage is Half Slashing Half Fire!
BOLD may go! Round 1!
Jin-Goro Gallonica -15, Ref DC20, 10 feet CLOSER TO DOOM!
Boris! Ref DC20 Yellow Drake-38 Green Drake-87 KULIK Ref DC20 Nikolai Tesla Ref DC20 Red DrakeSubmerged in Magma!
Aderyn Glyndwr Ref DC20
Sierra Heartward Ref DC20
Bellum Race Ref DC20 Purple DrakeSubmerged in Magma!
Reflex save:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Boris will take no fire damage due to the resist and has DR5/Bludgeoning for the slashing damage so it looks like he takes nothing
N Male Half Orc Oracle 15 HP 173|153 | Init +22 | AC 37, T17, FF37 | Fort +22, Reflex +18, Will +17, evasion, +4 vs death, MA, stun, +9 vs disease, +6 vs poison, +2 vs illusion | CMD 25 | Perception +29, Sense Motive +23
Resources:
Spells: 9|6|7|6|3|7|5; Reroll: unused
Conditions: Acid Resist 30, Delay Poison, Freedom of Movement
Jin ducks and weaves, trying to avoid the shower of magma.
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
DC 20 Refl:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
KULIK dodges aside from the magma (ring of evasion FTW!) and trains his bow on Yellow (to Green if Yellow falls).
KULIK will use the extra attack from blessing of fervor. Swift action to activate Judgment (sacred justice/destruction).
Boris’s second axe swing cuts almost as deep, as the Lava Drakes roar in Defiance!
With your knowledge, you know that they are NE Dragons, that have a Napalm-esque ‘Breath’ weapon.
Although their defiance doesn’t last much longer than KULIK, Dragonbane’s Flurry of Arrows.
BOLD may go! Round 1!
Jin-Goro Gallonica -19, 10 feet CLOSER TO DOOM!
Boris! Yellow DrakeARROW’D Green DrakeARROW’D
KULIK #MurderTurret Nikolai Tesla Ref DC20 Red DrakeSubmerged in Magma!
Aderyn Glyndwr -8 Temp
Kaze -8 Monkey
Sierra Heartward
Bellum Race Purple DrakeSubmerged in Magma!
In effect: Male Half-orc Inquisitor 16 | hp -39/130 | Init +10 | AC 28, T 19, FF 23 | CMB +22, CMD 36 | F +16, R +17, W +18 | Prcptn +28 (drkvsn), SM +31 |
Male DEMON LORD OF THE RASPING RIFTS, God of Commerce, Electricty, and Insects Sorceror(Crossblood[Draconic, Orc]) 15 (HP 67/92) (AC 21/15/17) (CMD 20) (Fort +16, Ref +16, Will +12) (Init +14) (Perception +29)
Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19.
Still getting used to his new body, Nikolai doesn't quite dodge the blast, but is pleasantly surprised when he ignores the fire damage.
He then concentrates, sprouting wings, and flaps over to the central platform.
Nikolai, Did you land on the platform? Your answer matters :D
After the two drakes splash into the molten magma, the red Lava drake flies toward Jin-Goro, taking another powerful swing at the teetering oracle!
Will:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
BOLD may go! Round 1!
Jin-Goro Gallonica -29, 20 feet CLOSER TO DOOM!
Boris! Yellow DrakeARROW’D Green DrakeARROW’D
KULIK #MurderTurret
Nikolai Tesla Ref DC20 Red Drake Aderyn Glyndwr -8 Temp Kaze -8 Monkey Sierra Heartward Bellum Race Purple DrakeSubmerged in Magma!
N Male Half Orc Oracle 15 HP 173|153 | Init +22 | AC 37, T17, FF37 | Fort +22, Reflex +18, Will +17, evasion, +4 vs death, MA, stun, +9 vs disease, +6 vs poison, +2 vs illusion | CMD 25 | Perception +29, Sense Motive +23
Resources:
Spells: 9|6|7|6|3|7|5; Reroll: unused
Conditions: Acid Resist 30, Delay Poison, Freedom of Movement
CN Male Elf Magus 13 / Rogue 1 | Kaze (xiao familiar) | HP 72/129 | Mirror Images: 4 | AC 29 (T 16 F 26) | CMB +13, CMD 28 | F +16 R +12 W +12 | Init. +8 | Percep +8, Sense Motive +6 | ITS | Spell/Buff Tracking
Just realized Bellum may have obliterated Red already ... if so, I'll have to change that ...
Alternate action if Red is no longer there: spring out wand of Enervation and cast on Purple Ranged touch:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 SR if needed:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 Negative Levels:1d4 ⇒ 3
Female Half-elf Ora15 HP130/130 AC25 TC14 FF21 CMD26 F+13 R+14 W+16 (+2 Enchantments, +2 Death) Init +2 Perc +3 (Lifesense 30) Spd 30 Channels 11/12 Active Buffs: Defending Bone 50/50, Delay Poison, Status, Life Bubble, Heroes Feast, Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Resist Energy Fire 30, Barkskin, Mage Armor, Heroism
Jin will regain 5HP, as will Kaze if Aderyn wished him to be included in the life link. Taking the +2AC/Reflex from BoF.
Sierra steps up off the platform, moving forward but remaining above the narrow bridge just in case. Seeing the ease with which the drakes fall, she summons a flurry of icy shards at the remaining one.
Cold Ice Strike:15d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 5, 3, 2, 6, 6, 3, 4) = 51DC25 Reflex for half cold damage, will ready for Purple to come within 30ft if Red is already dead.
N Male Half Orc Oracle 15 HP 173|153 | Init +22 | AC 37, T17, FF37 | Fort +22, Reflex +18, Will +17, evasion, +4 vs death, MA, stun, +9 vs disease, +6 vs poison, +2 vs illusion | CMD 25 | Perception +29, Sense Motive +23
Resources:
Spells: 9|6|7|6|3|7|5; Reroll: unused
Conditions: Acid Resist 30, Delay Poison, Freedom of Movement
Sierra Heartward wrote:
Jin will regain 5HP
That brings me tp 1hp of actual damage as the rest came off temporary HP.
Targeted Dispel Magic! (Communal Air Walk):1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26Well, That looks bad.
As Sierra steps out over the Caldera, a red snout pokes out of the Magma below, only an instant before she begins to fall downward.
Destruction Fort!:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27Cold Ice Reflex!:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
The Red Drake shrugs off both Bellum’s Ray and Sierra’ s Shards of ice, before his Purple Brethren Exits the lava, taking another Power-Dunk at Jin-Goro.
Combat Maneuver!:1d20 + 21 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 21 - 2 = 201 is Jin Goro!:1d3 ⇒ 2 Wing Slam!:1d6 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14Well, luck had to run out Eventually!
BOLD may go! Round 1! Jin-Goro Gallonica-29, 20 feet CLOSER TO DOOM! Boris! Yellow DrakeARROW’D Green DrakeARROW’D
KULIK #MurderTurret
Nikolai Tesla Ref DC20 Red Drake-95
Aderyn Glyndwr -8 Temp
Kaze -8 Monkey Dragon SnoutImproved Cover!
Sierra Heartward
Bellum Race Purple DrakeFailed Dunkeroo
