THE REFUGE OF TIME Regular (Inactive)

Game Master Helikon

Mutahir seems tired of waiting and steps up to the Taldan man, giving him a curt nod.

If you are in charge of this expedition, then you will answer our questions. I am Mutahir Hashem, of the Pure Legion Enforcement Squadron. We have been sent here to address some disturbing rumors of cultists in the area. As such, Mi'lord I will require a full report of how exactly you arrived here. If you cannot explain yourself, you will need to be remanded to our custody until such time until we can assure Mi'lord and his entourage's safety.

You didn't know that much venom could be packed into a single word, but there you have it.

One of you summoned a Deva and set it to guard this area. Which of you was it and what was your intention in doing so?

Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Knowledge Religion on Altar, Pure Legion boost: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Blast. Scary as can be, but apparently skipped the lessons on this particular brand of cultist.

Warpac's ax stops spinning for a moment when he realizes how confrontational Mutahir is being.

Wow, an equal opportunity force of belligerence. Maybe there will be a fight after all!

"I am not! And the pure legion has no jurisdiction here!"
The Taldan noble replies.
One of the shoanti laughs at Mutahir´s words."He is not the boss, mate! That went into the next room to the right!"

"Warpac, my new friend, perhaps you could join Tiny and me in checking this door."

Jing Kwan moves over and tells Tiny, "Open please."

"Yes, Master"

Tiny opens the door and peers inside....

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

NOTE: Tiny has 19 STR and Darkvision.

Mutahir shifts his hand very purposefully to his blade.

The Pure Legion has authority wherever I am Mi'lord, as long as I'm enforcing the laws of the country of which I am currently residing. I can, and will, recite to you the bi-laws if necessary, but I assume that since Mi'lord is a law abiding Taldan citizen, he will behave himself as appropriate of his station, including but not limited to aiding in the removal of threats such as these cultists. If the next words that come out of your mouth are not something that assists me in executing my duties, I will not have any moral quandary about slapping you in irons and carting you all the way to Taldor in a box and delivering you to whichever magistrate has jurisdiction over your lands....

He gives a very... worrisome smile.

Last I checked, such magistrates have such a rich history of enforcing the law when it allows them to confiscate land for the crown.

He turns to the Shoanti and gives a small bow.

Thank you for actually being of help. Was your boss also the one who summoned the Deva then? And can you provide any information concerning this altar? I must admit, I'm tempted to destroy it on principal...

The noble just laughs at you Mutahir.
"You are nothing here and way below me to answer!"
The shoanti man replies.
"I have no idea what you mean? What altar?"

Do I still detect the divination spell on the shoanti?

Yes you do!

Warpac joins Tiny at the door, keeping one ear towards the door and one towards the belligerent ally.

Vybus appears concerned.

Hm, I'm troubled that the divination spell remains. My attempt to dispel should have removed it if it was cast by a level 12 or lower caster. Seems there may be a very powerful mage among the cultists...

"Divination, huh? Could be something to keep an eye on things out here. I suggest we expect a trap or at the very least, that they be well prepared when we catch up with them."

Warpac casts a Shield of Faith on himself.

Doh, went back and double checked, misread the situation.
Mutahir sighs.

Do not worry. We'll handle it from here.

He draws his sword and steps up to the door. He very purposefully ignores the noble.

Let's kill us some cultists already. My blade sings for their blood.

Max you will see that the divination spell is now gone.
I checked the high tier by accident. Low tier you manage to dispell it!

The dwarven woman points left, back and then rightahead.
"They went east and after a a minor scuffle returned from the north door. Now they went through the south west door and spoke a strange language with a creepy-sounding woman. Naroth told them to stay here before the door swung closed!"
The noble nods and adds.
"That is all we know!"

"Then let's go to the south west."
Barm comes closer to that door and looks closely.

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Warpac abandons Tiny and moves over to Barm.

Should some of the spoilers be removed?

The rotted pews, the collapsed pulpit, and the giant Sihedron mosaic on the floor indicate that this room once housed Lissalan worshipers. A circular door set in the northern end of the eastern wall has no apparent handles or hinges, though an obviously magical key hole lies in the center of the door. Stone double doors also rest in the eastern wall, farther south.
As you enter the room you see a woman in armor.

Warpac calls the others over, activates a blessing (lucky presence), and steps into the room. Icon not moved since I'm not sure I can at this point. Moving in might provoke something nasty.

"We got more company over here folks. Who would have thought this place would be so busy! Hi, I'm Warpac. And you are?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Warpac punctuates his question in a non-threatening swoop of his ax. He looks honestly curious.

Knowledge Religion Lissala: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Wonder if that pattern on the floor is a summoning thing. Would't be surprised. Aren't Lissalans into devils and snakes and things? I guess we'll find out soon enough.

Jing Kwan and Tiny move over to the others with Tiny moving in front of Jing Kwan to protect him from attack.

knowledge(arcana): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
knowledge(planes): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
sense motive: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Vybus and Max move in, a safe distance behind the martial-inclined fellow Pathfinders.

Suddenly a horse appears under he and she charges forward, her lance ready to pierce Barm
Charge: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (19) + 22 = 413d8 + 60 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 7) + 60 + (1, 2) = 76
Barm feels the tip of it pierce his body and penetrate deeply and collapses
VybusIni: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
JingIni: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
WarpacIni: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
BarmIni: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
WarpacIni: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
MutahisIni: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
IniEmeketta: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Mutahir you are first
Emekatta
Rest of the pathfinders

"Ouch! Thathad to hurt! Hang in there Barm, we'll be with you in a minute!" Rogar says preparing to face the enemy that suddenly materialized in front of the group of Pathfindes.

And I'm back. Thanks for your patience!

Warpac looks with amazement upon the collapsed barbarian. "Well, so much for the nice guy approach. I take it you prefer not to talk? Me either."

Umm...was there any results to our checks on what this thing is?

Nope no results. Wrong track

Will bot Mutahir tomorrow morning if he doesn´t post.

Sorry, Ear infection has knocked me flat.

Finally Mutters Mutahir, Something to kill.

He rushes forward, whipping out his blade and striking at the woman.
attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

VYbus and Max understand that this is an undead, a graveknight.
Vybus you have one question, Max you have two.
Barm you only take 52 damage, my mistake.
Mutahir attacks the Emeketta, but misses.
Emeketta orders her steed one step back and attacks Mutahir back.
Attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 241d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 12 + (3, 3) = 23
Mutahir tries to parry, but alas the lance is too fast, to precise and he is gravely wounded.
And a second attack on barm
Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 201d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 12 + (6, 1) = 23
Barm falls down.
Suddenly you hear cries behind you and as you turn back you see a shadowy thing come closer.
Barm - 75 damage
Mutahir -23 damage
Pathfinders are up.

After receiving two deadly blows Barm barely moves back and falls prone.

0HP

"AAaa that was quick!"

Jing Kwan takes a 5' step and casts Glitterdust.

GLITTERDUST: (DC=20)
Range: medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Area: creatures and objects within 10-ft.-radius spread
Duration: 1 round/level
Saving Throw: Will negates (blinding only); Spell Resistance: no
DESCRIPTION: A cloud of golden particles covers everyone and everything in the area, causing creatures to become blinded and visibly outlining invisible things for the duration of the spell. All within the area are covered by the dust, which cannot be removed and continues to sparkle until it fades. Each round at the end of their turn blinded creatures may attempt new saving throws to end the blindness effect. Any creature covered by the dust takes a -40 penalty on Stealth checks.

"Tiny, Kill!!!"

"YES MASTER!!!" Tiny roars as he moves forward(5' S, 10' W, 5'S) and attacks..

melee attack(+1 adamantine greatsword) vs. Graveknight: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
possible Slashing damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 5) + 5 = 16

Will: 1d20 ⇒ 20
The graveknight laughs at your puny spell.
And Tinys attack bounces harmlessly of the graveknight armor.

Warpac converts a Protection from Energy spell into a CSW spell and taps Barm. Barm was staggered, not knocked out right? He is not prone is he? Also, is Muhir one southwest of where he is shown? This affects Warpac's movement as that is the only location within 'walking distance' of him next to the enemy that he can reach. Otherwise he has to line up behind Tiny.

healing: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 3, 3) + 7 = 17

With a swift action he uses a fervor to cast bull strength on himself, then approaches the spectral enemy cautiously.

The horse is no longer spectral but clearly undead!

"Well, well, well... Someone is feeling rather grumpy today... better go back to sleep. Here, let me help you..." Rogar mutters as he advances on the graveknight and slashes with his greatsword.

Power Attack roll: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35 -> Damage roll: 2d6 + 16 + 9 ⇒ (2, 4) + 16 + 9 = 31

Move and attack. Sword is adamantine and +2

Rogar. How do you wield the greatsword if you also hold a heavy shield?"

He's probably getting his shield bonus from his 'AWT-Defensive Weapon Training', not the shield, Not sure why he would even bother to carry a shield around.

I am just curious how he reaches 27.

Mutahir winces, and flashes out with a flurry of sharp blows.

attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Grrr.... I am not liking these rolls, not one bit!

Mutahir you can only attack once. Others have taken the only place to full attack.
Mutahirs attack does some little damage.

The graveknight moves a step back and attacks again, this time Rogar.
Attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 301d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 12 + (5, 1) = 20
Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 271d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 12 + (1, 1) = 21

Suddenly behind Rogar the shadow appears and touches him.
Attack vs Touch: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 191d8 ⇒ 7 Rogar you loose 7 strength.
Pathfinders are up.

Jing Kwan takes a 5' step and casts Create Pit under the Deathknight and his horse.

Create Pit: School: conjuration (creation)
CASTING Time: 1 standard action
Components V, S, F (miniature shovel costing 10 gp)
EFFECT:
Range medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Effect 10-ft.-by-10-ft. hole, 10 ft. deep/2 levels
Duration 1 round + 1 round/level
Saving Throw Reflex negates; Spell Resistance no
DESCRIPTION:
You create a 10-foot-by-10-foot extra-dimensional hole with a depth of 10 feet per two caster levels (maximum 30 feet). You must create the pit on a horizontal surface of sufficient size. Since it extends into another dimension, the pit has no weight and does not otherwise displace the original underlying material. You can create the pit in the deck of a ship as easily as in a dungeon floor or the ground of a forest. Any creature standing in the area where you first conjured the pit must make a Reflex saving throw to avoid falling into it. In addition, the edges of the pit are sloped, and any creature ending its turn on a square adjacent to the pit must make a Reflex saving throw with a +2 bonus to avoid falling into it. Creatures subjected to an effect intended to push them into the pit (such as bull rush) do not get a saving throw to avoid falling in if they are affected by the pushing effect. Creatures who fall into the pit take falling damage as normal. The pit’s coarse stone walls have a Climb DC of 25. When the duration of the spell ends, creatures within the hole rise up with the bottom of the pit until they are standing on the surface over the course of a single round.

NOTE: DC=20 Reflex. Duration: 10 rounds.

Tiny takes a 5' step to the shadow and swings..

melee(+1 adamantine) vs. shadow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
possible slashing damage vs. shadow: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 1) + 5 = 12

As Warpac mentioned Rogar gains a +2 shield bonus from Defense Weapon Training (base +1 and another +1 for half his sword's +2 enchantment). Here's how Rogar AC goes: AC 27 (28 if adjacent to a single foe), touch 14, flat-footed 24 (+10 armor, +2 Dex, +1 Dodge, +2 Shield, +1 Natural Armor, +1 Deflection). P.S. Rogar used to have a normal shield in case he had to face very accurate opponents

Rogar curses as the shadow bypasses his defenses draining his strength in the process but keeps pressing his attack against the deadknight!

Power Attack Roll 01: 1d20 + 20 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 20 - 4 = 27 -> Damage roll: 2d6 + 16 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (5, 6) + 16 + 9 - 4 = 32

Power Attack Roll 02: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 4 = 22 -> Damage roll: 2d6 + 16 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (2, 5) + 16 + 9 - 4 = 28

If impossible to attack the deadknight due to pit Rogar will of course direct his attacks against the shadow

Damage is -6 due to strength loss.