Qwerty's #8-07 Tome of Righteous Repose High Tier (Inactive)

Game Master qwerty1971

Taliesin looks into the pool of water.

"This is safe to drink. It's pure water kept going by a few spells. What's this? Another aura at the bottom...something else is magical in there."

spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

"Hmm, more magic, but what is it?" Qualif mutters towards himself. Concentrating on the aura, he takes his time, making sure as to what this magic could be.

The Tumbler wait for the result before volunteering to retrieve it.

Spellcraft 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

"Create Water and Purify Food and Drink are the spells. That means that water should be safe for anyone who enters the pool. And the others are right. There is another aura down there. Anyone able to swim?"

Reesa studies aura and determines it seems to be a weapon to combat the undead. She also believes the water is safe to reach into.

I can swim but I'd rather not!"

Reesa decides to wait for The Tumbler to grab the weapon, just in case she was mistaken. "Tumbler, I'm 99% sure that there is no problem with getting that weapon out of the water. Safe as can be," she smiles sweetly, while still not reaching her own arm into the water.

Taliesin agrees with Reesa. "It looks safe. The heroic Tumbler will venture into the watery depths for us! My hair appreciates it!"

The tumbler mans up and then jumps into the pool of water finding it not as deep as believed since it only comes up to his waist or a humans knee. He then reaches down and brings up an ornate sword with an ancient design. The group checks the sword out and determines the sword is a +1 undead bane longsword.

"Here you go. This sword is a little too big for me, though."

After retrieving the weapon (who takes it/wields it?) the group can go either to the east to the large room there or continue going north?

"KA Kaw, can you use the blade? If we find more undead, that'll come in very handy.". Reesa points toward the north, indicating that was her preference to continue down.

Guilford nods to Reesa as she points north.

"That direction sounds good to me. And I do so hope we don't meet too many undead. Always a messy business with them."

The Tumbler gets excited at the prospect of a new room.

"Let's go."

He heads to the North.

"Going north, going north! The party is going north!" Head tilting from side to side, the eidolon follows the group with her tail playfully swishing from side to side.

"Yeah I can use it. Thanks! You're right...if we face undead, this will really help"

The group travels north and comes to a large open room. Coiled in the eastern alcove is the statue of a cobra-like snake with a contemplative humanoid face. Parts of the statue have crumbled and fallen to the ground, though enough detail remains to see sadness in the creature’s stony eyes.

Reesa keeps her distance from the spooky statue, having no idea what it might be.

Taliesin looks at the statue in the alcove.

"I am not sure why that seems familiar, but I'm drawing a blank. I need to study more," she says.

knowledge history: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

detect magic...is the statue magical?

"The look on that statue is frightening, but its eyes.... They're full of melancholy," Qualif mutters as he looks at the statue. "Maybe a historian at the lodge would hold a better idea as to what or who this is, so I'll want to keep the location of this site on hand when we get back."

The Tumbler taps his foot violently and nervously while the more magicky and knowledgeable party members do their thing.

He does check the statue quickly for traps, though.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Know History: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Guilford searches his memories, but also draws a blank.

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Ka Kaw searches the area

PERCEPTION: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

The group manages to find nothing of use in the current room with the odd statue. They determine it is not magical but does have some historical importance that escapes their memories. While searching in this room, however, they do hear a collection of voices in the next room down the stairs.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

"I think there are more thingies in the next room. Maybe they'll be nice!" Grinning, the eidolon tightens her grip on the dark longspear, tail swishing back and forth in anticipation.

"Shhh!" Taliesin whispers. "I hear it, too. Does anyone know which language that is? Whatever it is, we should prepare for the worst," she says as she hefts her banner.

Ka Kaw draws his sword.

"I'm not sure but I'm ready. Want me to sneak down?"

I'll join you Kakaw.

Stealth: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40

Kakaw and the Tumbler begin to sneak down the stairs...with both of them being quiet however the halfling makes no sounds whatsoever...

the two are pretty certain the orcs in the eastern parts of the room do not detect their presence on the stairs. The two see four orcs visible, one may be a female (pink)- hard to tell at this distance; one orc has a bow (green); and two are very muscular and unarmed (red and orange).

Taliesin stays back a bit, unsure what their scouts have seen.

"I hope they come back soon," she whispers.

Reesa nods quickly as well. "No telling what's up there," she whispers.

Tumbler and KaKaw take a step back and motion to the others what they see up ahead in the next room.

Taliesin listens to the report of what is ahead.

"Well, we have two options. Fight our way through, or talk our way through. I might be able to get them to let us pass," she suggests. "I have a way with people. But these are orcs, so if everyone wants to kill first, ask questions later...I guess we could do that, too."

"Try the talkative approach. I might be able to help you a little."

Guilford looks up from the book he's been reading. He has a bad habit of absently pulling one out of his handy haversack on occasion, sometimes even in dangerous places.

He blinks a couple of times and then straightens his glasses.

"Yes, let's try to speak with them first. I do dislike bloodshed, and they may prove indifferent to our approach."

just waiting on who is the brave one to initiate conversation with them and then die rolls

Go for it Tal, and I'll assist as well as I can.

Taliesin bites her lip as she looks at the assembled orcs and says "Here goes nothing."

Stepping into the light, she says "Greetings, gentlemen!" as if addressing nobles at court. "I am Taliesin Staccato, bard and explorer! I am confident there is room here for both of us to explore. I have some of my friends here with me. Perhaps we could share notes?"

diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29

The Tumbler stands just beyond the wall obscured from sight to hide their numbers while the conversation takes place.

Taliesan sees the orcs have their guard up and seem itching for a fight. "You pink skins! Surrender now! Or go away! We claim this fort!" the pink orc yells out in anger and the bard now believes the orc speaking is indeed a female. She also believes her beautifully crafted speech fell on deaf ears. She feels the orcs will attack soon and are just waiting for something to happen first...

the module states to add 10 to the DC to change their attitude and they start out as hostile towards you all.

Surprise Round First
DC 29 Perception check to act in the surprise round

1st RND
Tumbler, Guilford, Qualif,
Orcs Tacticians
Talisien
Thugs, Orc Female, Scout
Reesa, Ka

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Boo! We should have ambushed them. Sorry I couldn't come through for us! Hopefully our own guys that were hiding can remain hidden.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Perception 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

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The group tries to solve this confrontation diplomatically but the orcs are having none of that. The female orc yells out to the group "You will all die so that what happened to the holy ritual dies with you!"

At that moment two orc pop out of invisibility and strike out- one against Talisien and one against KaKaw...
The bard ducks down in the nick of time but the tengu gets hit and takes damage...

Thug Sneak Attack vs KaKaw FF: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21...DMG+sneak: 1d6 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (6, 3) = 14...HIT

Thug Sneak Attack vs Taliesin FF: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14...DMG+sneak: 1d6 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (6, 2) = 12... MISS

SURPRISE RND
two orc thugs attacked the group

1st RND
Tumbler, Guilford, Qualif
Orcs Tacticians
Talisien
Thugs, Orc Female, Scout
Reesa, KaKaw (-14)

The Tumbler would wait to see if a Haste come from either of the casters. Either way, he would then act before the enemies.

"Let's roll, guys!"

Move Action
As always, the Tumbler tumbles. He attempts to tumble through the Orc next to him. Blue, and he's going to try to end in a flanking position with Ka Kaw.
Acrobatics to Tumble (Medium Size or Bigger): 1d20 + 35 ⇒ (13) + 35 = 48 vs. CMD + 5

Swift Action
He strikes between the legs of that orc.
Elven Curve Blade Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Elven Curve Blade Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Hidden Strike Damage: 4d8 ⇒ (7, 1, 8, 7) = 23
Silver, ghost touch, magic, slashing.

Standard Action
He strikes again! Don't think Ka Kaw is threatening yet as he hasn't acted.
Elven Curve Blade Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
Elven Curve Blade Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Silver, ghost touch, magic, slashing.

Beginning of Blue's Turn
If he is still next to the Tumbler, he takes this.
Elven Curve Blade Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Elven Curve Blade Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Crit - Elven Curve Blade Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Crit - Elven Curve Blade Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Silver, ghost touch, magic, slashing.

Add +1 to all attack rolls if Hasted.

Happy to oblige.

Reacting swiftly, Guilford casts his spell of haste on the team.

"There now, you can act even more swiftly!"

Small correction. The last attack can only be performed if the first attack that The Tumbler did hit, so if an 18 missed just ignore the last attack entirely.

"Ack! There are more orcs in here! Verna'th, please be a peach and take care of them." Qualif squeaks out as he tries to make himself harder to hit.

Total Defense

Nodding, the eidolon jabs her longspear at the orc being flanked by her companions!

Power Attack+Flank: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 = 25
Power Attack+Flank 2: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14

Damage: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Damage 2: 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14