Solstice Scar B session 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Merisal The Risen

After the dawdling banners you have the fast swarm

The swarm moves quickly forward engulfing both Puck and Benny

In addition a fan of flames bursts from one of the statues catching Froderik and Jesanna for non lethal fire damage: 3d4 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) = 10 Dc 16 reflex for half

Initiative

Bold to act

Swarm
Jesanna
Puck
Froderick
Rivani
Ree
Benny

A PC that is adjacent to the runes can attempt to shut them down with Disable Device, Knowledge (arcana), Linguistics, Spellcraft, or Use Magic Device. Spells like dispel magic or erase can also help.

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Puck points and shouts. "A construct swarm! They won't kill you, but they will hurt! "

Non-lethal Damage : 1d6 ⇒ 1
Fortitude, DC 12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

From within the swarm, he shouts again. "Oh! Yepp, that stings! " He bends over suddenly nauseated. I don't feel good...

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Through the swarm, he can't see what caused the burst of flame. Holding his stomach, he moves towards the glyphs slowly.

At dc 12 a 12 check makes it you are not nauseated and you can act normally Puck

Knowledge (arcana) to ID: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Froderik eyes the odd glyphs. He attempts to shut them down. "Perhaps, I know how to shut these down." he says.

Knowledge (arcana) to try to shut them down: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Assuming that is a standard action, Froderik moves to let someone else get close to the runes.

Froderik uses his arcane skill and finds an effect that causes a feedback loop that shuts down several of the tiny runes

Counts as 2 successes

Swarm (2 successes)

Froderick
Puck (standard only)
Jesanna
Rivani
Ree
Benny

A PC that is adjacent to the runes can attempt to shut them down with Disable Device, Knowledge (arcana), Linguistics, Spellcraft, or Use Magic Device. Spells like dispel magic or erase can also help.

***OVERSEER ANNOUNCEMENT***

A high-pitched buzz pervades the museum, rising in frequency to the point of being inaudible. A moment later, a rolling boom echoes through the museum like thunder, and the glowing wards around the museum begin to fade.

@Table GMs: The “Failing Wards” condition on page 9 is now in effect.

Ree starts to curse in a couple of different languages. "I swing a sword around...what in Calistria's name am I supposed to do with this?! I guess I could try making things a bit hotter..."

Then she sighs and makes an acrobatic tumble to get over between Puck and Froderick while holding out a hand summoning up the fire in her blood even though it drains all of it from her! tried to draw it on the map but everythings right at the edge so I did the best I could

Burning hands!: 3d4 ⇒ (3, 4, 2) = 9 fire damage vs swarm
DC 14 reflex save for half

reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 The runes dodge quickly out of the way of Rees burst of flame although some drop to the ground charred

Bold to act

Swarm (2 successes) -6
Ree
Froderick
Puck (standard only)
Jesanna
Rivani
Benny

Fort 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

Not feeling ill with the swarm he attempts to disable a ward rune
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23 dis. device

Fortitude: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4

Froderik had taken a mighty scorching of the flames.

Rivani moves cautiously towards th glowing runes, reaching out with her psychic senses to work out how to banish their dangerous magic. She channels the power of her mind and tries to ground some of the runes' power.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Wow, I don't know how I missed that! Silly me.

Puck waves his hands around, working to dismantle the glyphs.
Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Puck Benny and Rivani work the swarm in there own way it appears to be losing coherence. Jesanna seems dazed by the heat blast. The swarm tries to contain Rivanni and Benny. Your work means it is not functioning properly but some of the runes blackened by Ree's fire begin to reactivate

1d4 ⇒ 1 And flame erupts once more from the statue catching Froderik Ree and Puck for more non lethal fire damage

non lethal flame damage: 3d4 ⇒ (2, 4, 1) = 7 DC16 reflex save for half
froderik reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Ree reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Puck reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

NL for starting in swarm for benny: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Benny and Rivani take 1d6 non lethal damage if they start their turn in the active swarm. But due to the partys effective skills the dc to avoid becoming nauseated for 1 round is now dc8 fort save
I dont see fire resistnce on Rees character sheet but fast healing has activated for him (as well as the swram)

A PC that is adjacent to the runes can attempt to shut them down with Disable Device, Knowledge (arcana), Linguistics, Spellcraft, or Use Magic Device.

Initiative (bold to act)

Swarm (8 sucesses) -4
Jesanna 10NL
Puck 4NL
Froderick 17NL
Rivani
Ree 7NL
Benny 3NL

Ok. Thumper. We need to keep working on this. as he continues trying to disable it
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

Knowledge Arcana : 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Puck weaves his hands, working on reducing the glyphs. These feel harder to deal with. Perhaps it's the FIRE!

"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. More knowledge, therefore, is all the more devastating!". Froderik notes.

Starting bardic to performance inspire competence in Knowledge (arcana)= +2 competence bonus to checks with the skill this round

Know (arcana): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 1 = 29

That is a really high roll, Frody :)

benny fort save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
non lethal damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Benny takes some non lethal damage from being in the swarm but then blows some chalk powder at the swarm disrupting the runes completely

Special Sucess gained

going to use pucks roll as an unsuccessful attempt to boost the aid token
Froderik does not use any bardic performance ( inspire competence only targets one ally not one skill for all allies)

So where next dogs or upstairs combat

Don’t forget all your non lethal damage

That is a really high roll, Frody :)

Edited prior post roll. Hazard of playing by phone. Thankfully still a high roll.

LOL

Can anyone heal, those bugs made me feel sick the Halfling asks.

So does that mean we've passed the token on?

Puck looks at his bruises and shrugs. "Hurts, but I think the dogs will try to draw blood, not knock us unconscious. " He takes a few steps towards the doors of the museum. "Last time I ran into a group of dogs, they were feeling pretty sleepy. We'll see if these are ready for a nap. "

I expect four HD of them (maybe two?) will fall to my Sleep spell.

"It looks as though this party is going to the dogs, quite literally."

Thumper doesn't like dogs he says as the bunny pops his head back in the sack and remains motionless.

Going to give you a bit moe time to sort healing. I have you with

Jesanna 10NL
Puck 4NL
Froderick 17NL
Rivani
Ree 5NL*
Benny 4NL

With fast healing having kicked in for one round for Ree

Ree giggles a bit at Froderick, "But is it a dog eat dog world?"

She'll also ask for whoever has her wand to hit her with it once.

*waves to GM lady* You were right on the no resistance but fast healing thing. Also, some GMs allow CLW wands to just heal the average (5) hp when used out of combat for sake of ooc speeding up. Do you use that rule? Thanks!

Non-lethal damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Fort save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Rivani feels the rune swarm sap some of her strength but with the group's combined efforts it finally dissipates. "What a strange thing that was," she comments, leaning against the wall and breathing slowly to calm herself. "I agree, let's deal with these rampaging dogs."

Froderik employs his wand of cure light wounds, first on himself:
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

And then, Jesanna.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

He also helps heals Ree with her wand.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Before stowing his wand and returning Ree's to her, he asks, "Are we ready to continue?"

Puck is holding Ree's. Anyone who wants Puck to use a wand, feel free to roll your own healing, for sale of time.

Puck nods. "I am ready. I've always liked dogs. "

Long shadows cast by ruined displays and broken furniture litter the floor. A humanoid-shaped figure made of shattered clockwork lies slumped over a bench. Above, an elaborately painted sign reads “Crusader’s Chronicles.” Three dogs appear to watch over the body they turn towards you baring teeth and growls of warning

Getting any closer than you are is likely to start a fight

Can anyone put them to sleep? he asks

CLW wand 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Tempted to Evil Eye them first, but I don't want them to attack just because I looked at them funny.

Puck mutters under his breath... "Good boy... It's alright..." He waves his hands and stares deeply at the closest dog. "Sleep..."

Casting Sleep. 4 HD worth of the dogs need to take a Will Save, DC 17.

I'll let others declare actions before the spell takes effect

Froderik ponders whether he know if these dogs are likely part of the museum security measures, animated exhibits, or belong to intruders.
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

He then draws his sword and prepares to attack any that make a hostile action toward one of his companions.

The halfling will ready and brace his long spear in case the dogs get close

Ree gives Puck a wink and smile for fixing her up.

She'll wait for the others to give the say-so to attack not wanting to hurt the animals if they're just doing their jobs and stuff...but she'll fight to protect her teammates!

Rivani stands still and quiet, focussing her mind on those of the dogs, ready to impose her will on any that get too close.

Ready an action to cast command on any dog that approaches within 35ft, commanding it to flee (Will save DC 15 negates).

One dog falls asleep as the red collared one charges Puck. it is hit by Rivanis spell will dc15: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 It appears this dog is trained to resist all manner of spells. It continues its charge for Puck out of reach of Benny's spear

bite: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23
bite damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

The blue collared one does move up and sttempts to bite and trip the halfling

Party is up

Puck -12
Benny
Ree
Froderik
Rivani
Jesanna
Dogs

The green collared one is having a nice snooze

Puck takes a step back and grunts as his arm pains him. "Bad dog! I said... SLEEP. " He twitches his fingers angrily. I doubt the animated artifacts upstairs will go down so easily...

Casting Sleep, DC 17. I think it will hit both standing dogs.

AoO 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The halfling will attempt to acrobatically move past the dog
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

to position himself in a flank against the other dog attacking the ifrit
1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20
1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 +2 bleed

"I considered a bardic performance, but fear that my rousing words could rouse the slumbering creature." Froderik whispers as one of the other dogs yips towards him.

"They say to let sleeping dogs lie, but I am finding that one to be refreshingly honest, aren't you?." he quietly jests, pointing to the subject of Puck's spell.

Jesanna draws her whip in a smooth action as she steps around, before sending it snaking out at the blue-collared dog. attempting to yank it off its feet.

Whip(trip): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

The halfling will attempt to acrobatically move past the dog

1d20+12

to position himself in a flank against the other dog attacking the ifrit
1d20+5+2
1d6+1
2d6 +2 bleed

Are you attacking Red, whom I am putting to sleep? Or Blue, who you were already attacking?

Bennybeck Wabbittracks-01 wrote:

The halfling will attempt to acrobatically move past the dog

1d20+12

to position himself in a flank against the other dog attacking the ifrit
1d20+5+2
1d6+1
2d6 +2 bleed

Are you attacking Red, whom I am putting to sleep? Or Blue, who you were already attacking?

Rojo :)

Botting Ree

Ree stabs at the dog between him and Benny

rapier: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 = 11
rapier crit confirm: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
damage: 11 + 1d6 + 4 + 3 ⇒ 11 + (1) + 4 + 3 = 19

Between them Beeny and Ree skewer the dog attacking Puck it falls over bleeding profusely.

The other dog also falls over as Jesanna whips its feet from under it. It gets back up

froderik aoo 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 4 = 16
nonlethal damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

As it attacks him Froderick slashes again putting that dog down as well

Puck decides to save his spell

Success gained

I think there is about to be a post allowing you access to the third floor and Nigel Office imminently

Thanks for botting, looks like I got home 30minutes too late!

Rivani feels the dog resist her magic as it comes charging in. She readies her mind for another spell but the others dispatch the remaining dogs with such speed that she finds herself suddenly at a loose end. "That went very efficiently," she says with a smile.

"Quite efficient. I myself had a rather similar experience to this one about a year ago.". Froderik recalls.

Poor dogs he says while the bunny thumps in the bag, in annoyance.

Nuts, one fight behind. We'll do better next time!

Puck frowns as his spell is cut short by the dogs' deaths. Wasteful. They were only doing as they were told. At least I saved one. He begins up the stairs, ready to distract himself and move on to the next challenge.