Sanvoros Draben |
San will claim the greatsword and the ring of piercing spells. Also, for the arcane casters, how do we want to divvy up the scrolls? Most would be nice to add to my spellbook, although color spray and Tasha's Hideous Laughter are opposition spells and I have no interest in them.
"Interesting note. Ebony Jaguar? Let me think ..."
Knowledge - arcana, history, and religion (1d20+9=17, 1d20+8=12, 1d20+11=25)
Dungeon Monkey |
"Interesting note. Ebony Jaguar? Let me think ..."
Knowledge - arcana, history, and religion (1d20+9=17, 1d20+8=12, 1d20+11=25)
San (and anyone interested with a DC 15 K(local) K(religious) or K(history) :
Sanvoros Draben |
Sanvoros Draben wrote:"Interesting note. Ebony Jaguar? Let me think ..."
Knowledge - arcana, history, and religion (1d20+9=17, 1d20+8=12, 1d20+11=25)
San (and anyone interested with a DC 15 K(local) K(religious) or K(history) :
** spoiler omitted **
OK, that definitely rings a bell. I believe you told me about him earlier in the game, or at least a related vampire. That's one of the downsides with pbp ... some things took place in game time only days or weeks before, but that could have been months in real time. And my memory gets hazy in my old age!
"Ebony Jaguar was a high priest of ol' Xipe at Chichen Ipec. He fell during the Night of Bloody Bones, but supposedly came back as undead. He was rumored to be haunting the Jungle of Skulls to this day, and looks like we just got some confirmation of that fact. Looks to me like we need to get to the Frozen Flame before Xipe's brood does, or things could get bad for Opal, and the whole region."
Since Seven Eagle hasn't popped up, San will hang on to the scrolls other than color spray and Tasha's hideous laughter, which I'm guessing Tobias will take (even if just to sell later). And we need to remember to take that one gold statue we left in the other room and fought the undead over. No reason to let 40 lbs of gold go to waste.
Dungeon Monkey |
Yup, 40 lbs of gold is a good haul. Also , Larcifer/Seven will be absent for a while, he has contacted me and explained why, so I will be running Seven. I figured he'd want the Charm of Countersong
EDIT:
The vampire you remember hearing about was Innocent Blood, a female acolyte of the Chichen Ipec liches. PbP does make it interesting to remember details when it takes months to advance the story!
Sanvoros Draben |
Yup, 40 lbs of gold is a good haul. Also , Larcifer/Seven will be absent for a while, he has contacted me and explained why, so I will be running Seven. I figured he'd want the Charm of Countersong
EDIT:
The vampire you remember hearing about was Innocent Blood, a female acolyte of the Chichen Ipec liches. PbP does make it interesting to remember details when it takes months to advance the story!
Ahhh ... yes. I remember that now. I should start a file with all the info San has learned; I think when I get a bit of extra free time I may do just that.
Edit:
Dungeon Monkey |
Edit: ** spoiler omitted **
San:
Sanvoros Draben |
Sanvoros Draben wrote:
Edit: ** spoiler omitted **San:
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DM:
Joleesa Morvais |
Anyone interested with a DC 15 K(local)
*sigh* DC 15... I wish!
Knowledge (Local) Check. (1d20+6=9)"Never heard of him, sorry San."
Joleesa goes out to "Wheezy" and begins to take out her flint and steel, looking around the place for something that could be used to get a fire going and keep the wet away while she sleeps. She spreads her cloak out on the floor, cursing herself for neglecting a bedroll and blanket before they left town. She removes "Wheezy's saddle and then he curls up next to her. She is asleep in moments after her ordeal, with "Wheezy" soon after and Lumien perched on the nearby saddle keeping a watch on the party as they decide what to do next.
Joleesa Morvais |
I'll forward the story if you folks are done here and going to sleep.
Jo is nodding off after her "encounter". The others may still want to distribute the treasure and plan for tomorrow.
BTW... Ten can have Joleesa's share of the Gold to make up for his generosity on the River Boat. :)Sanvoros Draben |
San has no interest in these gold pieces, assuming they also carry the visage of Xipe Totec, nor does he want any of the other magic items (feeling as though he got more than his share with all of the arcane scrolls he kept to add to his spellbook). He offers to take a first watch, as he will need a full 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep to prepare spells.
Can anyone remind me what hp we regain by resting (if any)? Is it level + Con bonus?
Vilya the Taker |
"I'm going up for a bit of fresh air before we camp". "Would anyone else like to come up as well"
He really wants to go up and see if the Hawk is still there, and if so feed him a bit more
"Outside... I like it much better down here."
Vilya unrolls her long, black tongue in mock disgust. However, she does offer to take second watch.
Tobias Marshalsea |
San has no interest in these gold pieces, assuming they also carry the visage of Xipe Totec, nor does he want any of the other magic items (feeling as though he got more than his share with all of the arcane scrolls he kept to add to his spellbook). He offers to take a first watch, as he will need a full 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep to prepare spells.
Can anyone remind me what hp we regain by resting (if any)? Is it level + Con bonus?
Oh, just take the sword. It has a name and everything. Besides, now that the DM gave us a ghost touch weapon, we're doomed to fight ghosts at some point soon. Besides, even if we don't get less evil gold, we can still take those statues from earlier and sell them for large sums of money. Also, let's be honest, even if I took more of the scrolls I would probably never use them. In other words, just take the sword, it's too good to just sell.
Sanvoros Draben |
Sanvoros Draben wrote:Oh, just take the sword. It has a name and everything. Besides, now that the DM gave us a ghost touch weapon, we're doomed to fight ghosts at some point soon. Besides, even if we don't get less evil gold, we can still take those statues from earlier and sell them for large sums of money. Also, let's be honest, even if I took more of the scrolls I would probably never use them. In other words, just take the sword, it's too good to just sell.San has no interest in these gold pieces, assuming they also carry the visage of Xipe Totec, nor does he want any of the other magic items (feeling as though he got more than his share with all of the arcane scrolls he kept to add to his spellbook). He offers to take a first watch, as he will need a full 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep to prepare spells.
Can anyone remind me what hp we regain by resting (if any)? Is it level + Con bonus?
Yeah, I misspoke - I was going to take the greatsword, ring of peircing spells, and the scrolls. I'll have to carry two greatswords, though ... my original is my arcane bond, and it would take around 600gp and a week to change it. So that'll have to wait until we get to civilization with some down time.
Sanvoros Draben |
Suddenly remembering the locked drawers in the desk, completely on his own with no nudging from a disembodied voice, San motions to Vilya. "You wanna take a crack at these, too, or should I just use the new lockpick I got?" he says, cradling the new greatsword.
Vilya the Taker |
Suddenly remembering the locked drawers in the desk, completely on his own with no nudging from a disembodied voice, San motions to Vilya. "You wanna take a crack at these, too, or should I just use the new lockpick I got?" he says, cradling the new greatsword.
"Hmmm... Step aside, I'll handle this."
Vilya closes her eyes in concentration, then kneels down in front of the desk drawer, her head level with the lock. Placing her fingers around the edges of the lock, she spreads her hands and opens her mouth. Eight inches of black tongue disappear into the depths of the lock as her fingers extend into needle-like points, digging into the mechanism. After a few seconds, a clicking noise is heard, and Vilya withdraws her appendages.
"Now. Try that with your puny little lockpicks."
Open Lock: 19 + 10 = 29
Tobias Marshalsea |
"Now. Try that with your puny little lockpicks."Open Lock: 19 + 10 = 29
Uh, shouldn't you be taking some sort of penalty for making that the happiest lock in the world? EDIT: Yeah, -2. Also, aren't we in Pathfinder, so shouldn't your Open Lock and Disable Device be merged into one uberskill?
Vilya the Taker |
Vilya the Taker wrote:Uh, shouldn't you be taking some sort of penalty for making that the happiest lock in the world? EDIT: Yeah, -2. Also, aren't we in Pathfinder, so shouldn't your Open Lock and Disable Device be merged into one uberskill?
"Now. Try that with your puny little lockpicks."Open Lock: 19 + 10 = 29
Actually, I don't know. What's the status on such things? I wasn't going to update all my characters until I had my copy of the PFRPG in hand. Also, penalty for...?
Tobias Marshalsea |
Actually, I don't know. What's the status on such things? I wasn't going to update all my characters until I had my copy of the PFRPG in hand. Also, penalty for...?
Well, they're certainly fused together in the Beta. Still, it's not like they're horribly wrong. Also, the penalty's for picking a lock without using a proper pick... which they apparently changed to increasing the DC to open the lock by 10 in Beta.
Vilya the Taker |
Vilya the Taker wrote:Actually, I don't know. What's the status on such things? I wasn't going to update all my characters until I had my copy of the PFRPG in hand. Also, penalty for...?Well, they're certainly fused together in the Beta. Still, it's not like they're horribly wrong. Also, the penalty's for picking a lock without using a proper pick... which they apparently changed to increasing the DC to open the lock by 10 in Beta.
Alright, put that skill check at 27 for now. It sounds like there will be some things I need to change in the vestige stats along with all the updates to the actual character.
Dungeon Monkey |
Good enough roll
Vilya's unorthodox methods do the trick, opening up the lock on the main drawer. Inside is a small cloth bag and some unwritten parchment. Inside the bag is a large lusterous pearl and a wand. A note is scribbled in the bag:
Must identify, magic but what?
There is a ring of small desk keys inside the main drawer that open the other drawers. They seem to hold writing supplies and a few alchemical items. A large blue gem is tucked away in one corner .
Tobias Marshalsea |
Tobias takes a moment to look over the contents of the drawers using Detect Magic.
Spellcraft: 1d20+9=23
Dungeon Monkey |
Jolessa:
come to us ... come to us ... we hunger .. so hungry ..
She stares in terror as the waist tentacles extend and begin to wrap themselves lazily up her legs, squirming further up her body. Their touch is like slimy stones on her fevered skin. She can feel the suckers on the black tentacles pulsing against her thighs.
Everyone else:
Joleesa falls asleep, but imediately begins to writhe and moan in the grip of some night terror
Joleesa Morvais |
Watch too much Hentai today Pat? ;)
Joleesa's fevered convulsions wake "Wheezy" and he looks down at her quizzicaly. He nuzzles first her cheek, then her shoulder, and finally his tongue curls out to lick her cheek.
Getting no response other than a whimper escaping her lips, he turns his head to the others and gives a short bark to attract their attention.
Dungeon Monkey |
Watch too much Hentai today Pat? ;)
What the heck is Hentai? That's old-skool Lovecraft with a bit of Jacob's Ladder[NSFW] thrown in ..
EDIT: Ah, Googled Hentai ... What is wrong with some people?
Sanvoros Draben |
Quartermaster Draben's first report: loot taken so far
Vilya - +1 blurstrike kukri, 25 gp, potion of invisibility, potion of cure moderate wounds, brooch of avoidance
Joleesa - 25gp, potion of invisibility, potion of cure moderate wounds, Raptorstrike (+1 rapier dinodoom), ring of protection +2
Ten Foot - +1 Greataxe Sacred Burst [Cyndrig the Fiendhacker], Phylactery of Positive Energy
Seven Eagle - Charm of Countersong (assumed)
Izkrael - +1 impaling longsword
Sanvoros - spell scrolls (enlarge, lightning bolt, Glitterdust, Darkness, Acid arrow, Protection from energy, Summon Monster III, Stoneskin), Greatsword +1 Incorporeal Binding [Ghostfetter], Ring of Piercing Spells
Tobias - spell scrolls (bull's strength, color spray), Wand of Invisibility [15 chg]
Egan - Bow +1 Hunting[Avrvalea], +1 Mithril Chain Shirt Woodwalk, 5 +1/+2 vs. dinosaur arrows, 5 +1/+2 Vs. Undead Arrows, 10 Arrows of Exploding
Group Loot - githborn talisman (no one claimed it), 40 lb gold statue, spell scrolls (animate dead x3, tasha's hideous laughter), onyx idol, large blue gem, 1500 gp
looks like Seven Eagle, Tobias, Izkrael, and Ten get first crack at the next big score ...
Izkrael |
Izkrael walks over to Joleesa's uneasily sleeping form, and spends a moment to check over both her and the idol once more with detect evil.
If she does not radiate evil, he tries to wake her, grabbing her by the shoulders and gently shaking her. "Joleesa, wake up. Your dreams seem troubled."
Egan Coyle |
Egan makes his way back to the surface, and spends an hour or so "communicating" with his hawk friend. He feeds him some scraps of meat, and tries to strengthen their bond. After some time in the open air he sighs at the necessity to sleep indoors tonight, then heads back down. Just before descending however he tries on the new armor, and takes a couple of shots with the new bow.
If he sees any game near the site he will attempt to shoot it and bring fresh meat to the party. He also uses this an an opportunity to start teaching his yet un-named companion how to hunt...
Perception towards animals (1d20+19=22)
And if he finds anything to hunt:
Longbow vs. animals (1d20+11=26, 1d20+11=12, 1d20+11=15)
Damage vs. animals (1d8+7=9, 1d8+7=11, 1d8+7=11)
Dungeon Monkey |
Egan makes his way back to the surface, and spends an hour or so "communicating" with his hawk friend. He feeds him some scraps of meat, and tries to strengthen their bond. After some time in the open air he sighs at the necessity to sleep indoors tonight, then heads back down. Just before descending however he tries on the new armor, and takes a couple of shots with the new bow.
If he sees any game near the site he will attempt to shoot it and bring fresh meat to the party. He also uses this an an opportunity to start teaching his yet un-named companion how to hunt...
Egan gets to know his new companion better. The hawk seems to be very calm on Egan's arm, something he knows is quite difficult to accomplish. The new armor slides on like a dream, the links fitting smoothly. He takes the new bow out a bit onto the marshy island and finds several Archaeopteryx nests in the gnarled willows and banyan trees growing on the rubbled top of the pyramid. The turkey-sized flying dinosaurs fall from the sky easily from Egan's shots. Egan's new hawk companion practices dropping on some smaller ones scared up by the shooting. Soon a brace of the half-lizards half-birds lie at Egan's feet. He knows from past experience the meat off these creatures is quite delicious when cooked properly
Dungeon Monkey |
Jolessa is awakened by the concerned Iz. She gasps and sits up. Iz had noted the idol had flared magic while she slept, but was now quiescent. It sits untouched in a corner, its horrid shape flickering in the dim torchlight. Eventually, everyone settles back down, Wheezy crouched protectively over Jo's form.
I am assuming that Egan would cook the dinos he shot
Egan brings in the bird-lizards that he and his new companion hunted. There is a small cooking area in the small room, basically a hearth with a small chimney, Egan expertly guts and skewers the creatures on sticks. Before everyone settles down they have some grilled Archaeopteryx.
I won't bother with wandering monsters roll this time
After posting watches, the group settles down. They don't have a great sleep, the temple is oppressive, and the charnel smell of the main room seeps in and colors their half-remembered dreams blood red. They awake stiff and sore, but somewhat refreshed, ready to start another day. The air has grown even more humid, and there is a sound like a chorus of Hell outside as thousands of huge flies battle for egg laying rights on the remains.
Actions?
Sanvoros Draben |
In the morning, San wakes up, gets a good stretch, and settles down to the task of preparing his spells and identifying the magic items. When everyone’s packing up their gear, he says, “Well, the way I look at it, we’ve got two options here. OK, three, I suppose. One, we continue back on our way to the Temple of the Frozen Flame. Looks like we aren’t the only ones looking for it, and it’s not just some lost ruin on a map. Two, we wait here for the servant of Ebony Jaguar, who’s supposed to be here in a month. Long wait, but maybe if the rot-bag attacks against Tanglewood stop, someone will come investigate sooner. Or three, we say screw it, and head back to Opal.
“My vote is for number one. Seems to me the most important thing right now is to find the frozen flame and figure it out before Ebony Jaguar does. For some reason, if EJ gets there first, I think that would be really bad for Opal. Number three isn’t really an option for myself (or Iz, I suspect), but the rest of you are under no obligations.”
Izkrael |
Iz will consult with the others while Joleesa sleeps.
"I believe that statue has some kind of hold over Joleesa. I don't know if breaking it would help or hurt. Same goes with leaving it or taking it. Any choice could be bad for her or could help her. This concerns me deeply."
Joleesa Morvais |
Joleesa wakes the next morning feeling a little refeshed. The others do notice however that dark circles ring the normally pale skin under her eyes and her hair has lost a little of it's lustrous red shine. It could just be the oppressive air down here though.
She takes some of the leftovers from last night and gulps it down hungrilly. She gives a little to Lumien I wonder if that can be considered near cannibalism? and takes some food from her saddlebags to feed "Wheezy" with. "When we get back outside boy I'll walk for a while and you can go hunt yourself some real breakfast,"[b] she says as she pats him and gives him a scratch under his chin.
[b]"Did anyone else have a bad sleep or was it just me?" she calls to the others, who seem to be preoccupied with something.
She walks over to them and catches the last part of San's speech. "Well I'm all for heading out to find the Frozen Flame. Think of the treasures buried along with it. A find like that could set me up for a year or more back in Opal. What do you say Ten, Tobias?"
Ten Foot Twin Eater |
Ten sleeps like a baby in his alcohol induced coma, but wakes groggy and thirsty, he takes a hair of the dog as his says his morning vigilance to two rabbits.
"Blimey Jo, you look like something that Wheezy might leave behind him." he offers her a stiff drink as he stands behind her and straightens her hair.
"I'll go where you ladies and gentlemen lead," he comments, "The more adventure the better" he adds in a mumble afterwards, "as long as there are less spiders."
Sanvoros Draben |
Iz will consult with the others while Joleesa sleeps.
** spoiler omitted **
"OK, here's what I determined: the idol was acting as the receptacle for a magic jar-like effect. Whether it was exactly that or not, I don't know. However, the traditional spell, if it succeeds, forces the host's soul into the receptacle while the new soul takes over the body. If it fails, the original soul remains in the receptacle. Destroying the receptacle ends the spell, and would therefore restore everyone's soul to their proper bodies. HOWEVER, and this is a big however, that's assuming this effect is a true magic jar. A couple of things lead me to believe it might be different: one, Jo still seems to be in her body, yet was obviously affected in some way. Two, the spell itself only has a duration of several hours. So unless our octo-lizard friend had another friend who cast it right before we got in the area (couldn't have been the lizard himself, or he wouldn't have been fighting us), then it's probably been functioning longer.
"So. We either take the idol with us, or destroy it. I don't think leaving it is an option, and I'm not sure which I prefer. Thoughts?"
Tobias Marshalsea |
She walks over to them and catches the last part of San's speech. "Well I'm all for heading out to find the Frozen Flame. Think of the treasures buried along with it. A find like that could set me up for a year or more back in Opal. What do you say Ten, Tobias?"
"Jo, you had me at 'treasures'. I'd head there even if some crazed cultists weren't looking for it too."
"So. We either take the idol with us, or destroy it. I don't think leaving it is an option, and I'm not sure which I prefer. Thoughts?"
"I say we take it with us. At least that way we might have a chance of finding out what it's supposed to do."
Egan Coyle |
Egan's head lifts up at the mention of returning to the Jungle he loves so well.
"I too agree with option number one". "We might accidentally fall into Option 2 at the same time, but that is a good goal".
He then hurries to the surface to wait for the others, and call "whisperwing" to see if he wants breakfast.
Egan and Whisperwing will survey the area briefly before getting underway. He is wracking his brain to try and figure out which direction to head in, and finally decides towards the mountains
Vilya the Taker |
Joleesa Morvais wrote:She walks over to them and catches the last part of San's speech. "Well I'm all for heading out to find the Frozen Flame. Think of the treasures buried along with it. A find like that could set me up for a year or more back in Opal. What do you say Ten, Tobias?""Jo, you had me at 'treasures'. I'd head there even if some crazed cultists weren't looking for it too."
"Hmmm. We seem to be on the same page. I'm in."