The Pyramid of Shadows (Inactive)

Game Master 137ben

That flask will save the day ;)

Yep, Thomas is down (but not dead).

Sorry De, that sounds really harsh.

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Yessai pours a flask onto the golem. Vyrellis lets out yet another shriek--
with a flash and some smoke the golem breaks into pieces, its core joints burnt up.
"You are so lucky my gem isn't flammable!"

The golem is destroyed! Thomas is still at negative hitpoints.

Gemheart stands, and begins to knit the damage that was done to his suit and metallic flesh.

"Help Thomas. I can help myself, but my abilities do not extend to those of soft flesh."

De'ARv'Ki scoops up the gem, stowing it without comment, and then proceeds to patch thomas's wounds.
Heal(untrained wis check): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (16) + 0 = 16

Mundarion replies, "No. You are so lucky we're still alive. De, when that gem cools off, stick it in your pouch for as long as you care to keep it there. We almost lost two people because of it and it's turning out to be a lot more trouble than it's worth."

"Thissss gem had...*Gasp*... better be worth... ssssomething exceptionally... large to make... thissss worthwhile... "

De'ARv'Ki scoops up the gem, stowing it without comment, and then proceeds to patch thomas's wounds.

[dice=Heal(untrained wis check)]1d20+0

Thomas is stabilized.

Mundarion says, "Unless somebody else here can heal Thomas we may as well hold here."

Midioto ports down to Thomas and lays a hand on him for a while.
Well fought friend. Rest for now, we will keep you safe.
Strangely, Midiotos words seem to have a small healing effect.
I will use 2 move actions to transfer 2 natural healing tatoos to thomas and 2 full round actions to activate them. Thomas heals 6 hps. At least you are not quite so deep in the negitaves now :)

Now, what is in here?
Midioto will then start exploring.
perception check to do an active search: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Teleporting around as he needs to.

Midio doesn't find anything of note. The room was set up by Karvakos as a trap for Vyrellis--there doesn't seem to be much else in it. At least not that Midio notices:)

I lost internet for about two days and I almost die? That's great lol.

I saved you though ;)
De'Arv'Ki alternates between ministering aid to Thomas and scanning the room for unusual features.
Heal(UNTRN wis check): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Perception - crit failure: 1d20 + 9 - 20 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 20 = -9

EDIT: Blind monkeys and teleporting Jack Russell terriers see more than i do >_<... A ONE AND A TWO IN A ROW!? O.O, the RNG hate me today...

Hey! who you calling a blind russell tea, thing... Monkey... Teleporter! as the resident teleporter around here, i represent that!
X'D

I heard a rumor there was a large cat in the room. You might want to check that out. ;-)

@midio Jack russell terrier being a spring with legs (breed of dog), the description was valid. *sniff* not my problem you can take a joke >_<
@mundarion what, where!?

I saved you though ;)

De'Arv'Ki alternates between ministering aid to Thomas and scanning the room for unusual features.
[dice=Heal(UNTRN wis check)]1d20+0
[dice=Perception]1d20+9
[dice=Perception - crit failure]1d20+9-20

EDIT: Blind monkeys and teleporting Jack Russell terriers see more than i do >_<... A ONE AND A TWO IN A ROW!? O.O, the RNG hate me today...

There are no critical successes or failures on skill rolls. A natural 1 on a skill roll is just a 1 (plus normal modifiers).

De'arv'ki does not notices anything more than Midio.
"At least we all survived. Now, if thou still wish to find the Sundered Temple, "
Vyrellis explains with surprising calm, "[b]I wouldst suggest you return to the Grand Stairs in the previous room. I do wish not to fall into any more of Karvokos' traps.

Shrug, doesn't really matter, handy to know though

Mundarion takes "10" on a search of the room. Effective result of 23.

Mundarion also fails to find anything of note. It seems there isn't much else in this room, or else it is really well hidden:)

Yess breathes a sigh of relief as the plant-golem implodes. She scampers to pick up her blade again, then checks that Thomas is alright as Midio applies healing magic and Dee provides succour.

"I vote we rest here, then check out the door that is supposed to have equipment stored behind it. Canst thou tell us more about the chamber or contents Vyrellis?"

So not the secret door that opened into this room, nor the large door that leads to the Temple. I think it was an ice-rimed door?

Yep. Covered in ice. LINK to the post describing the doors and chamber that led here…

Ya i got the joke (tho not the russel terrier part. Figured that was some actor or something) and was trying to add mock indignation. Gotta love that -20 that interwebs add to humor checks :( makes 2 perfectly good jokes require explination -_-
I add 1 laugh and rase you a joke good kitty!

So not the secret door that opened into this room, nor the large door that leads to the Temple. I think it was an ice-rimed door?

Yep. Covered in ice. LINK to the post describing the doors and chamber that led here…

Vyrellis has referred to two different temples during this adventure. The Hermatige of Knowledge, (which she specified is on the north edge of this floor, although she also said she isn't sure if it still exists), and the Sundered Temple (which is on the second floor). The Arboreans directed you to the Sundered Temple, so you'll either have to go through the Grand Stairs to get there, or do one of the other things the arboreans asked for, or ignore them entirely and find Karvakos on your own...or do something else I haven't thought of.

"Well, more than 200 years ago, this room along with surroundings were inhabited by a tribe, composed mostly of gizerai and eladrin (though none from my kingdom or plane). They were either driven out or slain by another group, who themselves had been displaced by the Arboreans. "
"Now, as you can see, all other inhabitants have vanished. Methinks Karvokos destroyed them whilst preparing this accursed trap."
"What else doth thou desire to know about his room?"

Yess was asking Vyrellis specifically about the room behind the ice-rimed door.

"Ah, I remember this place." Vyrellis pipes up. "I believe that a number of powerful magic weapons are stored in the chamber beyond. Look to the door covered in frost. Beyond are several items that might prove useful to you. Beware, there might be an icy guardians that awaits you.”

Yess is wondering if Vyrellis has anything more to add...

Yess shares a glance with Midioto.

"Githzerai and eladrin!?!? Curiouser and curiouser."

I updated the map. The room shapes and sizes are still not accurate--it is just to give you a sense of the layout of the Pyramid.

Thomas... remains unconscious...

De'ARv'Ki, after a quicl search of Thomas, pulls out his wand of curative powers. Unable to make it work, she turns to Mundarion:
"Can you activate thissss... in any way, or... issss that beyond your talents...?"
Whilst waiting for an answer, De'Ar'Ki proceeds to continue to administor aid to Thomas.
Heal(UNTRN WIS check): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15
Perhaps Midio could aid me, might get him back up sooner rather than later...

Mundarion replies, "I do not have the ability to activate wands and items that I can't activate normally as a wizard. So that means that just about anything related to healing people is beyond my expertise. Neither have I had any training as a healer. So other than give you moral support and encouragement there isn't much I can do."

If I had designed this guy as a pure rogue he might have had the "Use Magic Device" skill. But as a wizard multi-class he arguably didn't need it because he could then activate pretty.much everything I thought he'd have to without having to roll for it. Unfortunately that means he's not a backup healer.

Hmm,thats a minor hiccup in the plan then... next level, investing heavily into Heal, so i can be the back up healer...

I sense a flaw in our party composition... somewhere... I just can't put my finger on it...

So as it stands, i will become the party crafter/backup healer/secondary scout... *shrug*, got love multitasking ninjas

Midioto looks at the others expectantly, then sternly. Finally he exasperates.
Wait, you mean that you guys cant heal, at all? I wouldnt be able to stitch myself up and while i am strong willed enough to prevent most forms of harm, there is little i can do after the fact. Thats why i got these!
Midioto rolls up his sleeves to show off some tattoos splayed across his shoulders. With concentration they seem to shift and swirl.
I had an arcanist friend back before scribe these onto me. Some, like this one, augments my natural healing. While others, like this beauty give me a reserve of power, if the need is great enough. Here, watch.
Midioto concentrates and one of the tattoos uncurls itself and snakes its way down his arm and onto his palm. Then he places his palm on the forhead of Thomas. When he pulls his hand back, the tatto has transcribed onto the forehead of Thomas. Next he takes his finger and presses it on the tattoo and concentrates again. A flush of power is seen and when he removes his hand, the tattoo is gone and there is a bit more colour in Thomas face.
There. Thats how its done. Now i dont have very many of these, and their ment for emergencies but now you know how to do it if i go down.
Midioto is enjoying the spotlight.
Its a lesson i learned :) always have a healing pot!
I think i only got 2 left tho :(
So i healed Thomas 9hps total. I hope thats enough.

Or we could go old school D&D and use a skill! I loved the fact that fallout 1 gave you an XP reward for successful use of the heal skill too, made me use it much more than i otherwise would... lvled up once that way.

Sure! Go ahead and use a skill! In fact I got another character who's a doctor and spent significant resourses to be one :)
I also know its limitations. You can spend 1 hour healing him, with a -4 to the check. If you suceed, he heals 4hp!
Or I can spend 20 seconds to heal 3, and multiple times. No check. (Pet peeve of mine is the drastic difference between magical/non-magical healing)
I like the skill, its just. Not very useful :(

Or if somebody were really gung ho they could pick up a level of cleric. :-)

"Let me try that wand... Nothing. Damnit. Maybe tomorrow."

UMD: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

i have UMD but with a CHA penalty and no skill focus or class bonus... not much to be done.

Also
De'Arv'Ki flicks her ears in annoyance at the lack of need for her natural talents.

Midio's tattoos heal Thomas back to conciousness. 3 for 3hp each should bring him up to 2hp. Also, yea, better get some reliable out of combat healing:)

Now that he's conscious, physician heal thyself. :-)

Also, what XP did we get? Just need it to go and update my sheet

Oh! I forgot! We get EXP in this game!
Although i wasnt there for the whole fight, so maybe i should get less. Are we taking care of exp or the gm?

Yessai has +9 UMD...
Let's rest here and then tackle the ice chamber...

The 'night' passes uneventfully. You gain the benefits of a full 8-hour rest.

Having gotten a good rest, Mundarion swaps some spells around.

De'Arv'Ki, having depleted her stocks or Alchemist fire, begins to create more flasks from the raw alchemical ingredients she has.
Cost: 200sp
Reagents: 650sp
DC: 20
Craft(Alchemy): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Result: I ruined half the raw reagents needed for one flask (100sp worth)
D:

Cost: 200sp
Reagents: 550sp
DC: 20
Craft(Alchemy): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Result: 26 x 20 = 520; 520/200 = 2.6x faster production (~3 hours)

Cost: 200sp
Reagents: 350sp
DC: 20
Craft(Alchemy): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Result: No progress on a second flask

Mundarion comments, "Just don't blow yourself up."

"More likely i'll... ssssinge mysssself insssstead..."

Once everyone is rested, Vyrellis inquires
"Where shall you go next? I suspect the iced chamber is also trapped."

Time to do something even if it's wrong.

Mundarion says, "Let's go check out the ice chamber. I'll take point.

Ya, agreed.
Midioto is bristling with pent up energy first thing in the morning. Having gotten too little excercise the day before, he is determined to burn off the excess by the end of the day. And he was going to get an early start.
First thing in the morning, he is a whirl of activity, teleporting here, there and everywhere. Inspecting the monoliths, trying to lift Gemhearts hammer, sneaking a pet in on De's fur, then pretending it wasnt him. Sneaking a peek over Mundrarions shoulder as he read from his spellbook, and not understanding a word. And just being a hyperactive nusance to everyone.
When Mundraion suggests that they check out the Ice chamber Midioto quips up
Finally! Lets go! Lets go! and starts teleporting eratically and spastically all over again, and usually near the roof, while levitating.
Ill take the high ground. Deny gravity and teleporting