Qstor's PFS Quest Phantom Phenomena (Closed recruitment) (Inactive)

Game Master Qstor

"It's been so long since I've been in the village. My notes have been lost I believe. I'm not sure if I have much helpful information." she holds up the disks. "These are the compasses."

What do you guys do?

Wyldyrn looks at the mirror oddly. "You seem oddly at peace with your fate... Also, how are we to retrieve those items from a mirror? It would seem to follow that if you cannot escape, then neither would those compasses. Although, magic is nothing if not strange and oddly chaotic." He shrugs and attempts to take the items from the mirror.

"I do not know about getting them but they are here. she replies.

Knowledge: Arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Wyldyrn reaches into the mirror.

[Spolier=Wyldyrn] you are able to grab the compasses from the lady when handed too him. You dont feel any pain or damage when his hand goes into the mirror.[/spoiler]

His hand effortlessly passes into the mirror.

Flavias looks in shock as Wyldyrn reaches into the mirror.

Wyldyrn reaches in and watches in awe as he is able to interact with the strange reflection. "This is absolutely fascinating! I must study this mirror more thoroughly when I have more time to devote!" He will then remove the compasses from the mirror. "Thank you, milady. Perhaps we will be able to find a way to release your soul from this torment."

Etham cautiously eyes the exchange between Wyldyrn and the ghostly lady.

Wyldyrn grabs the compasses and sees they start to smoke. You realize they must be quickly placed in the containers the professor gave you.

The old woman smiles. Enjoy the compasses. I hope they help you."

The Black Crow just scratches his beak, not sure what to make of the whole exchange.

Especially since the forums have been almost impossible to get into these last few days...

I'll move things along if that's ok

Wyldyrn realizes that the compasses need to be immediately placed in the special containers the professor gave you. The compasses fit perfectly. The lady in the mirror thanks you and wishes you well. A full search of the Manor turns up nothing else of interest. You debrief the professor on your findings in the Manor and he thanks you. He urges you to rest then investigate a Kellid ruin not far from here.

End part 3 note for part 4 is up

"'The monolith'? That dosen't sound ominous at all. Let's get going, then."

"It simply means something that is built of a single continuous stone," Galdaric says. "That being said, collections of large monoliths are frequently associated with arcane, divine, and occult energies. Let's go."

"Oh, so you mean when they sacrifice someone or something, the lightning flashes red? I guess we'll find out."

Ready to move one...

You guys can make knowledge rolls or Gather Information check to know more about the area

There's a local village Dunhob not far from the area.

Gather Information or Knowledge (local)

Knowledge (history)

as you get closer to the monolith you see

The great monolith of the ancient Kellids towers over the barren
hillside. A distant flash of red lightning silently illuminates
the muggy air, revealing a hole that gapes in the slope like a
toothless mouth. Several dozen feet away rises a low mound
of dirt and loose rock.

if you check out the monolith closely

Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Knowledge History: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

"Did you guys catch what the locals think about the monolith? Apparently they think its cursed and dangerous. But somehow they think a pile of iron shavings is going to save you if you toss it at the edge of the ruins. Right, like that's something everyone has just sitting in their pocket."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Flavias asks around...
Before relating to the party [b]"Well there's something dangerous there to be worried about. Glyphs of great power are inscribed on the monolith, something about keeping a great evil entombed. Lets be careful what we mess with.

survival: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Etham draws his sword and points it at the cave entrance.

"I guess that's where the great evil is. And where we're going...

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Knowledge (history): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
(Take 10 on the second History check for 16.)

Galdaric inspects the monolith closely. "Indeed. It seems that followers of Gorum imprisoned something here. From what I understand, even the Whispering Tyrant left some Kellid sites like this one untouched."

if anyone goes near the entrance please make a perception check

Etham takes point, albeit reluctantly, and inches towards the rift with Dawneye.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Flavias will approach carefully, his bow drawn.

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Flavias determines that the door/pile of rubble to the north isn't trapped.

you can guys place yourselves on map 4 please thanks!

knowledge engineering: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

"Does a place that scares people off usually have tunneling activity under neath it Shaggy?" ponders the Black Crow to the group.

"Either something got out or dug its way in. There's only one way to find out."

Etham casts Light on his shield boss and enters the cave.

Flavias follows up Etham and peeks through the entrance.

Etham sees that the corridor of dark carved stone continues for a few feet then turns a corner.

assuming that you keep going. Everyone make another Perception check please :)

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Etham inches his way towards the first chamber.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

(Remember Galdaric is deaf, so won't hear anything regarless of the role.)

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Flavias continues to advance cautiously.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

The Black Crow gives a studious inspection with his avian eyes.

The walls and ceiling of this eerie chamber are made from
row after row of stacked bones, layers of skulls, rib cages, and
arm and leg bones piled from floor to ceiling and cemented in
place. On the far wall, red dyed skulls have been arranged into
the symbol of an eye within an elongated hexagon.

you guys see two "large" centipedes lurking in the corner

Combat - you guys are up.

Flavias does his best to ignore the creepy surroundings for now and slips forward into the room, firing off a quick shot from his bow at the centipede straight south.

longbow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Flavias's arrow pierces one of the centipedes. It clicks its mandibles in pain.

The rest of you guys are up!

"Time to feel the glory of metal!"

The Black Crow starts testing the acoustics of the chamber by thrashing some chords.

Inspired Rage (Su): At 1st level, affected allies gain a +2 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution and a +1 morale bonus on Will saving throws, but also take a –1 penalty to AC. While under the effects of inspired rage, allies other than the skald cannot use any Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except Acrobatics, Fly, Intimidate, and Ride) or any ability that requires patience or concentration. At 4th level and every 4 levels thereafter, the song's bonuses on Will saves increase by 1; the penalty to AC doesn't change. At 8th and 16th levels, the song's bonuses to Strength and Constitution increase by 2. (Unlike with the barbarian's rage ability, those affected are not fatigued after the song ends.)

Wyldyrn draws out his elven blade and imbues it with some of his resonant focus...

Move Action - Draw weapon. Standard Action - Burn 1 point of mental focus to use Legacy Weapon on my blade (+1 enhancement bonus for 1 minute).

Etham mimics Wyldyrn and imbues his weapons with magic before advancing into the room.

Casting Lead Blades and moving.

He then orders Dawneye to attack the vermin furthest from the entrance.

Handle Animal DC 10: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 4 = 10

Dawneye swoops in and tries to bite a centipede.

Attack v #2, IR: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 1 = 19
Damage, IR: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

The roc finishes one bug off Galdaric is up

"Interesting decor," Galdaric comments.

When combat starts, he runs forward to where he'll have a clear shot on what quickly is the one remaining centipede, and fires his crossbow at it.

Crossbow attack, including PBS: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Damage including PBS: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

The bug bites at Dawneye.

attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

1d6 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

And hits! for 1 damage! Fort save for Dawneye please. Everyone is up again!

Etham charges the surviving centipede.

Attack, IR, charge: 1d20 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 14
Damage, IR, lead blades: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 3 + 1 = 14

Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Dawneye retaliates against the centipede.

Bite, IR: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Talon, IR: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 = 15
Damage, IR: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Talon, IR: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11
Damage, IR: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Flavias moves up as he draws another arrow before loosing it at the many legged-pede.

precise dead eyebowman: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The Black Crow moves in with the rest of the party.

Apparently he needed to play catch-up with a double move?"

Wyldyrn moves up into combat and prepares to slice the giant insect into pieces.

Double Move.