Ok, so Uriel pointed out that the circumstance bonus I gave to the blue bandit may not be appropriate since you could still hear him even if you can't see him, so I will remove that bonus. So, Blue's stealth comes out to 21 instead of 31. But none of you know where he went to.
CURRENT INITIATIVE:
Block 2:
Aldhranhald (Continues keeping watch in the hallway?), Gansu, & Sama
| Active Conditions: 1 CON damage.. | Current Buffs: none.
The All-Seeing Eye. wrote:
But none of you know where he went to.
Maybe... but to be fair, we knew where he was, and there really aren't many places he could have gone. Only one, really.
While he was on the floor in the room, he was in line-of-sight and didn't have concealment. Since you can't use stealth without concealment, he could only use stealth after he crawled under the bed. It's true that now that he has concealment he can make a stealth roll, but we already saw where he went. Now that he's under there, his stealth roll will make it impossible for us to actually detect him... but we don't need to detect him because we saw him move before and no matter how quiet he is now we already know where he went. Unless of course he has a scroll of dimension door or there's a trapdoor under the bed... but you get my drift.
"All right, you over there," Gansu calls out to the hidden man. "You planning to hide forever?"
Gansu gives the man a moment for that to sink in. "If you want to die for your god, we can always oblige you. But some friends of yours across the hall surrendered, and we locked them up in that little jail of yours. If you throw out your weapons you can join them."
You CAN use Stealth without concealment. I am using the 'Create a Diversion to Hide' section of Stealth, except that instead of using Bluff to create said diversion, you were all diverted by the sudden attack from the WC (# 9) so a diversion was actually created (no bluff needed). Every single one of you (in the room) turned and focused your attention on that which means you were diverted from focusing on or looking at blue bandit. So that is when he made his stealth check. Nobody matched that stealth check, SO NO ONE SAW HIM GO INTO HIDING. Gansu does NOT know where the blue bandit went to. So I am going to rule the actions you posted did not happen either. Obviously you can still spend your round to take other actions as appropriate.
CURRENT INITIATIVE:
Block 2:
Aldhranhald (Continues keeping watch in the hallway?), Gansu, & Sama
Since it looks like the warriors have the situation well in hand, Sama keeps still by the wall, ready to send a burst of lightning toward any sudden hostile movement, like someone else jumping out of the water closet.
Rolls for readied action below if an enemy appears. Readied jolt ranged touch attack:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 Readied jolt damage:1d3 ⇒ 1
| Active Conditions: 1 CON damage.. | Current Buffs: none.
The All-Seeing Eye. wrote:
...so a diversion was actually created (no bluff needed).
If you wish to create a house rule for this, you are welcome to. As a GM I use them a lot. But understand that this is what you are doing, so please don't get angry if I seem surprised by this ruling.
Rules:
Normally the surprise appearance of a new combatant does not cause you to lose sight of the other combatants... actually the way the rules work it is kind of the opposite: if you weren't aware of the new attacker then you are flat-footed to that attacker until it is your turn, so you effectively remain mostly unaware of him until you act. But you are not flat-footed to anyone else, meaning you still see everyone else clearly.
The things that the distraction rules generally require are 1: an action to make the distraction check (normally a standard action, but I might let someone with the Improved Feint feat do so as a move action for example), and 2: an opposed roll. Gansu's Sense Motive is only +4, which is not that great. Aldy is probably the only one in the party with a good Sense Motive, and he's not even in the room.
Normally in a situation like this where there is something useful going on the guy making the distraction action would get a circumstance bonus to their check. How much of a bonus depends on how effective circumstance. The normal bonus is +2, but +5 could be given for something really good. If all the guy did was crawl under the bed, then he would still have had a standard action on his to make this bluff check, and since they are rogues of Norgorber they probably lie a lot and their bluff should be pretty decent. Which means that if he made a bluff check to take advantage of the distraction, he probably would succeed, especially if he is getting a circumstance bonus for his friend appearing.
At the same time, the point about being able to deduce where he is without seeing him is also valid. If he stood up and then moved we'd be able to see him by just looking around, and stealth wouldn't help him any more because he's in the open again. Since it's a move action to open a door, if he stood up and then moved he would still be in the room (not having a remaining action to open the door), unless he made it out into the hallway (presumably we left that door open) in which case Aldy would spot him.
Which means he's still probably prone on the floor. While on the floor he can only move 10 feet in one round (two crawl actions). This really limits the amount of distance he could go, and he could either be:
* Under the bed in the far corner, * Under the bed next to red, or, * Under the small table
That's not a lot of options. And the bed next to red is only accessible if he gets two move actions, which he wouldn't if he used on the distract action. So it's not too hard to figure out at least roughly where he is.
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Ganus's actions in his last post don't actually require him to know where the bandit is; just that he thinks the bandit is hiding. If it turns out the bandit is no longer in the room or cannot hear him for some reason, then the intimidate action just won't do anything.
I'm gettin tired of having players argue with my decisions. especially over such a trivial matter as a low level minion who is no threat to the group. The bandit MIGHT get one sneak attack. Maybe. And then he's dead because the two fighters converge and do massive damage like they are supposed to do. So why is it such a big problem? Can't you just accept what I say and move on? If it were a big boss fight, and might mean a player death, or a TPK, sure then you should discuss it politely. But over a lowly minion that will most likely die in one round from when he is found?
OR MAYBE I SHOULD JUST SEE IF SOMEONE ELSE WANTS TO RUN THIS GAME? What do the rest of the players think?
That said, I am going to take the weekend off from this game, and I'll see how I feel on Monday about this. My apologies to the rest of the players who are being made to suffer over this, but I just need to step away for a bit before I lose my calm. AGAIN. I shouldn't be having to step back a second time to recuperate from how this is making me feel.
"It's taking longer than usual!?" Aldhranhald says from the hallway, as he patiently waits for his comrades in arms to dispatch of any wayward bandits who thought to do them injury.
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Aldhranhald wrote:
"It's taking longer than usual!?" Aldhranhald says from the hallway, as he patiently waits for his comrades in arms to dispatch of any wayward bandits who thought to do them injury.
Unable to detect the remaining bandit with his poor Perception check, Uriel has a moment of introspection in response to Aldhranhald’s question, ”We have a ‘usual’?”
I'm going to move on here. Since Gansu did not specify which option he was going for with his intimidate check (Coerce Opponent, Demoralize Opponent, and Influence Opponent’s Attitude) and 2 of those 3 take more than 1 standard action anyways, and he is not available apparently to tell me which, I am going to rule it did not succeed. Now for another Stealth check.
Unknown to the group of adventurers, the blue tasseled bandit continues trying to hide ...
Stealth check:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
but Gansu spots him hiding under the bed in the NE corner.
CURRENT INITIATIVE:
Block 2:
Aldhranhald (Continues keeping watch in the hallway?), Boudacia (Still in the hallway?), Gansu (I'll bot last - to give chance), Sama & Uriel
Followed by:
Block 1:
Cyan bandit (Dead), Pink bandit (Dead), Red bandit (Dead), Blue bandit (trying to hide), Orange bandit (Dead) & Dark red bandit (Dead)
Block 2:
Aldhranhald (Continues keeping watch in the hallway?), Boudacia, Gansu, Sama & Uriel
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
”He sure seems certain there is another bandit hiding here somewhere,” considers Uriel, looking in Gansu’s direction.
Perception:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Caching a hint of movement underneath the bed in the northeast corner, Uriel moves up to the side of the bed (double move, token assist please), saying to the bandit, ”So, what’s it going to be?
Uriel hears the sounds of a sword dropping to the floor and then being very slowly pushed out from under the bed. Those in the room also hear a shaky, "I surrender." as his hands slowly come out from under the bed as well.
Out of initiative. - He surrenders and goes to directly to jail without passing Go. ;-)
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Okay, so, we search for treasure (probably can only take light stuff like potions, coins, etc.), disarm the prisoner and put him with the others, then get back to the next door we said we were going to check out...I think that was tthe one in the hallway near Aldy...Anyone need healing? We have several CLW potions available or maybe Gansu can do a channel?
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Once the cleanup after the battle is done, Uriel sets up on the next door, awaiting the readiness of the others. This time, he has his shield at the ready, to hopefully deflect any incoming poisoned crossbow bolts...
"Are the bad guys getting tougher? Or were there just more of them?" Aldranhald says as he pulls out his mapping gear and walks into the room Uriel and Gansu brought the prisoner out of. Seeing the bodies on the floor, he simply says, "Oh!" Then goes about adding all the additional spaces to his running map with notes.
Craft Cartography:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Then he takes a careful look at listen at the next entryway they plan to open, examining for traps, trickery, and trouble.
Take 20 Perception:20 + 12 = 3233 when looking for traps
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Stormstrider, If you are “botting” Gansu, I think he has a 2d6 channel energy. Several of the party have minor injuries, so I think it would be good for him to channel before we go to the next room...
"There were a lot in this batch Aldhranhald. Is anyone badly hurt? I got hit, uh, slightly." says Boudacia as the party members start emerging from the room. She then prepares to support Uriel from behind when the next door is opened.
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Once everyone is ready, Uriel will go full defensive with his shield (standard action), open the door (move action), and step into the room (5 foot step).
I am pretty sure Uriel means the door to room 10 judging from where he has put his Ikon. And I think you are botting Gansu and Uriel suggested Gansu channel +ve energy. An excellent idea for those injured, including everyone's favourite witch.
My apologies folks. It has been a BUSY weekend. I did notice that, apparently when the rooms somehow got uncovered, that apparently I covered up the door numbering labels when I covered the rooms back up. They should all be back in place now. *** I will bot a channel for Gansu. How long will we wait for him to reappear?
Amongst the bandits you find the usual, leather armor, short sword, MW light crossbows, Cure light potions = 1per bandit. And a total of 50 Gp.
Gansu says, "Wait a moment while I give everyone some healing please." as he says a prayer and extends his hands outwards.
This room is choked with tables stacked with stills and alembics, flasks, bubbling vats, and crockery. The eastern wall is fitted with stout wine racks filled with bottles of various sizes and shapes.
This is clearly some sort of Apothecary's or alchemist' lab. There appears to be no one in the room.
Do you wish to take a look around? Or leave the room for the time being? From the doorway you can see every flask / vial / bottle has a label on it.
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Interesting, no poison found on them this time...Hmm...Reminder--we have plenty of CLW potions if people want to carry some.
"Thank you, Gansu, for the healing. Much appreciated," states Uriel as the positive energy flows over him, soothing his wounds.
Upon opening the door and seeing so many strange and arcane looking supplies, Uriel makes a perception check for active threats, then backs up and says, "Okay, smart people, this is your kind of room."
My bad, going by memory. Yes they each have 4 small vials of poison. *** And yes, this is a room for Aldhranhald to have a 'feast' upon. I just know he will drive me crazy with questions that I don't have answers to!
"I feel much better thank you Gansu." says Boudacia gratefully. Then the witch and her familiar attempt to listen for sounds or other clues as to what may be behind the door Uriel is about to open.
perception, Boudacia:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
perception, Wayne:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Looks like they were listening at the wrong door. :(
Taking a brief survey of the alchemy laboratory, causes Aldhranhald to smile with uncontainable glee. "Now this," he points to all the lab equipment and supplies, "is right up my proverbial alley. Sorry all, but you'll have to give me more than a few minutes here." He then carefully, oh so carefully, inspects everything, taking as much time as necessary to gather as much information as he can about what possible experiments this lab's user was in the habit of performing, or what concoctions he/she may have made frequently. He'll tally up a list of all the ingredients and equipment and include it in his map notes for this chamber.
... Then the witch and her familiar attempt to listen for sounds or other clues as to what may be behind the door Uriel is about to open.
Just for clarity's sake - I'm not sure how you go about reading previous posts, but the door had already been opened, and a description of the room given when you made your post?!? If you wish to change your actions, feel free to do so. *** Aldhranhald, sorry but I didn't see your post before leaving home, so I'll have to give you the results after I get home. I have no issue with using inspiration for this - not that it really helped! Sorry!
My mistake. I got mixed up thinking that was a Gansu post and missed the GM bit. I don't want to change my action, if I did it would just result in me detecting nothing before I went into the room.
Aldhranhald finds: 11 bottles of wine, five bottles of brandy, eight bottles of vinegar, 14 vials of synesthetic agent (What is used in the statues); eight vials of antidote for synesthetic agent, three vials of acid, four vials of Small centipede venom, three potions of cure light wounds and two vials of Bull's Strength. You do notice the labels on the Bull's Strength potions are underlined, while non of the others are, but seeing as these are the only things to imbibe to actually improve your skills, this may well be the reason for the emphasis, unless there is some other reason?
It seems that this Apothecary was a little more into his drinks than he was his alchemy. (Which might explain all the animals in the previous den having weird colors and smells and strange effects to them?)
Aldhranhald estimates the value of the entire lot to be about 200 Gp.
Sorry, the module gives no individual prices, just says that is the price for the re-agents? Any more knowledgeable answers out there?
Next room #? - Unless there is something else anyone wishes to do here?
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
With the Handy Haversack, we should be able to take all that, I think. It is likely that there are "200 gp worth of reagents" in addition to the specific items listed, as those reagents can be used to craft alchemical items. The Bull's Strength potions alone are worth more than 200 gp, so that is likely the intent...
Chuckling softly to himself as Aldhranhald loses himself in exploring the alchemist's lab, Uriel comments with a good-natured smile, "Come now, Aldhranhald, let's keep moving--those bandits aren't going to wait all day."
When Aldhranhald is done with this room and has distributed the items as he sees fit, Uriel will suggest we form up the door number 8. Same process as before, with the perceptive ones checking it out, then Uriel going defensive, opening the door, and 5-foot step in.
"This looks like the laboratory of a dipsomaniac alchemist." observes Boudacia, looking over the vials and bottles.
Then in response to Uriel's statement quips "Indeed Uriel. I am sure the bandits will be desolate if we are tardy in defeating and killing or imprisoning them."
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Boudacia wrote:
Then in response to Uriel's statement quips "Indeed Uriel. I am sure the bandits will be desolate if we are tardy in defeating and killing or imprisoning them."
Awesome reply, Boudacia! If you are looking for witty repartee, though, Uriel is not your guy...I am trying to role play a low Int and high Cha with amiable comments using only simple words.
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Uriel Sense Motive:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Seeing Aldhranhald picking up a potion labeled “Bull’s Strength”, Uriel remarks,”Perhaps I should take one of those in case we get into a situation where great strength is needed.”
Trusting a bandit to properly label potions—check. Trusting the special underline on some of the potions to not mean anything—double check. Tanking a Sense Motive check to avoid taking it all at face value—triple check...I wonder what will happen if he actually drinks the potion?
"Uhhh... I'm not sure I trust those. Given what we've seen already, I strongly, pun intended, doubt that those are actually what they say they are. The underlining gives me pause to consider. Perhaps you want to just taste a drop first, and see what happens?" Aldhranhald says, not trusting whomever it was that was using this laboratory. Not trusting it so much that he, himself, is unwilling to even taste the potion. Better it goes unused, or to sell it to some hapless merchant for a profit, than to take it and suffer some crazed maniacally devised ill effects. The last thing the party needs now is for someone to suddenly become horny.
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
This sounds like a BRILLIANT idea to Uriel. With an enthusiastic ”Sure!” he uncorks one of the potions labeled “Bull’s Strength” and tries to identify it...
Sama frowns slightly and says, "Let me take a whiff of that."
She mutters under her breath and casts a detect magic spell and, after ascertaining whether the potion in question actually is magical, she eyeballs the fluid to see if she can determine anything from its aura, color, and scent.
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Uriel takes a swig of water and swishes it around, spitting it out in a convenient WC. Looking at Sama, he replies, ”Yeah, I’ve never drunk a potion of Bull’s Strength, but I am glad they don’t taste like that one...that aftertaste is nasty!”
Turning to Gansu once Aldhranhald is done with the room, Uriel prompts, ”Let’s go kick in a door.”
After making the finishing notations on his map, Aldhranhald approaches the door that Uriel can't wait to kick down, gives it a thorough search for secrets and traps, then a quiet listen for potential danger on the other side, and after ascertaining things seem safe, gives Uriel and Gansu the nod to indicate they can, in fact, kick 'er down.
Take 20 Perception:20 + 12 = 3233 when looking for traps
While making the nod he draws his bow and nocks an arrow, slinging his quarterstaff in the leather loop on his pack.
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Uriel of Mendev wrote:
Chuckling softly to himself as Aldhranhald loses himself in exploring the alchemist's lab, Uriel comments with a good-natured smile, "Come now, Aldhranhald, let's keep moving--those bandits aren't going to wait all day."
When Aldhranhald is done with this room and has distributed the items as he sees fit, Uriel will suggest we form up the door number 8. Same process as before, with the perceptive ones checking it out, then Uriel going defensive, opening the door, and 5-foot step in.
As posted before, Uriel is waiting for Aldy to finish in the alchemy room and for the rest of the group to be ready for him to open the next door...
"By the way Sama, were you able to figure out what was different about those 'Bull's Strength' potions or what they actually are?"Hint: You might want to officially tell everybody so they also know, since the characters do not officially know yet.
Aldhranhald finds no traps, but does hear multiple voices on the other side of the door.
I am going to go ahead and speed things up and use the SOP for the group going into a room with known hostiles.
Uriel opens the door and steps into the room. He sees another typical hallway with the usual piles of crates and sacks, and another statue that seems quite familiar as the other gas trapped statues. To the East he sees a set of double-doors heading North, but what most importantly catches his attention are the bandit guards firing crossbows at him!
Male Suli (Mostly Human) | LG Paladin of Iomedae 6 (Tempered Champion), Order of the Sunrise Sword (Mendev) | Speed 20 | Initiative+4 | Perception+5 | Diplomacy+13 | Sense Motive+6 | Lay on Hands [7/8] | Divine Bond (1/1) | Detect Evil (at will) | AC: 25 (Tch 14, FF 22, Armor+7, Shield+3, Dex+3, Def+1, NA+1) | Fort+13, Reflex+12, Will+11, Immune to Fear & Disease, Resist Acid, Cold, Electricity, Fire 5 | CMD: 26 (BAB+6, Str+5, Dex+4, Def+1) | Hp: 65 [56/65] [10+5d10 (38)+Con (12)+FC (5)] | Melee +11/+6 1-H Longsword 1d8+12, +11/+6 Dagger 1d4+5, Ranged +10 Javelin 1d6+5 | CMB: +11/+12 w/longsword | Smite Evil [1/2] | Elemental Assault [1/1] | Character Sheet
Uriel grunts as the poisoned bolts strike his shield and armor when he enters the hallway. Most of the are deflected away harmlessly, but one flies true and sinks into the flesh of his right thigh.
Fortitude Save:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Wincing in pain, the warrior in holy armor rips the bolt out, with the wound partially closing as the bolt exits (flavor text for swift action, Lay on Hands)
Lay on Hands:2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6
His face set in wrathful determination, Uriel strides 20 feet to the west while drawing his trusty longsword, swinging I suddenly at the purple-tasseled bandit to his northeast (move action combine with drawing a weapon, standard action to attack, token assist please)
Boudacia moves up to the entrance to room 8. Taking cover behind the wall, she peeks around the corner and casts Glitterdust on the Cyan and Blue bandits.
I moved Uriel's ikon as per his turn. There seems to be a template for every conceivable shape except a 20' radius. I should be able to get those 2 and not Uriel in any event. Will save DC 17.
I'm going to copy a LOT of what Mended said for his character generation. Giving him credit where it is due.
Character creation: Max HP (at 1st level, afterwards roll & re-roll 1's one time), Max GP per class.
We are starting at level 1.
Stat Generation:
2d6+6, roll three sets of six, pick your favorite set.
I’m going to put an 18 limit on all stats BEFORE racial bonuses. So, yes, you could potentially start with a 20 in a stat, and I’m prepared to adjust the game accordingly.
Alignment:
As previously mentioned, no evil alignments will be accepted. Anything on the Chaotic/Neutral ~ Good spectrum is fine.
Races:
All - pending my approval after reading the info you send me in a link.
Classes:
There are just a few restrictions here. Obviously, because of alignment restrictions, no Anti-paladins allowed. I’m also going to block the gunslinger, because: no guns. In addition I’m going to restrict the unchained classes. I’m not familiar enough with those unchained rules to mess with it at this time. Everything else is fair game. I’m also fine with any archetypes. Again, everything (and I do mean EVERYTHING!) is pending my approval once I read the info in the link you send me.
Two Traits and one Drawback:
I LOVE the Traits and Drawbacks for the purposes of creating a fully fleshed out character at inception. GM favor points (these are invisible and arbitrary “points” that may or may not amount to any real in game benefit) available for anyone that uses the background generation rules to gain access to story traits! If you would prefer not to have your character have a Drawback, then you may instead choose to select only one Trait. Those that select two Traits, must also choose a drawback. Also! You may only select one trait that augments starting character wealth.
Posting Your Character:
Ultimately what I’d like to see is a complete character sheet for your character with an appropriate alias/avatar. In addition, I will require you use the Paizo: Race, Class, and Gender boxes to their full potential. In other words make tag lines just like you did for Mended's campaign & include a link to your character sheet in that tag line please.
I do believe that covers everything. If I remember something, or somebody points out something I missed (which happens pretty often actually) I’ll adjust the rules as necessary. As always, if at any time you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask, either here in the discussion thread, or just PM me. Looking forward to some great characters!
To make it a little easier, you should be able to copy these arrays from here, you'll just need to add the beginning bracket if I have this right.
This all looks fine Brother Guiness! Just to let you know, instead of making two separate posts for that GP roll for example, you do have up to an hour to edit a post, so you could have clicked on edit (upper right of the post) and just added your re-roll there. But it's no big deal at all! I only mention it to try to help you learn. :)
This all looks fine Brother Guiness! Just to let you know, instead of making two separate posts for that GP roll for example, you do have up to an hour to edit a post, so you could have clicked on edit (upper right of the post) and just added your re-roll there. But it's no big deal at all! I only mention it to try to help you learn. :)
Thanks, Stormstrider. I have worked up the character and used the Ultimate Campaign to make the background. I am not sure where to post the character.
