While Xavilon is scouting around he finds a teak box that contains 18 jade figurines depicting the following animals: eagle, fox, butterfly, horse, raven, ox, dog, crow, jackal, rat, snake, whippoorwill, crane, songbird, carp, monkey, tiger, and ram.
Knowledg (religion) DC 15:
these as the sacred animals of 18 of the 20 major deities of Tian Xia. Two animals are missing: the wolf of Fumeiyoshi and the hare of Tsukiyo
Half-Elf Professional 4 | HP: 38/38 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 18 | Fort: +5 | Ref: +7 | Will: +3 | +2 vs enchantements, charms and compulsions | Immune to sleep | Init: +7 | Perc: +10 | Sense Motive: +5 | Speed: 30 ft.
Tracked resources:
Ki: 1/3
Finding the teak box and looking at the figurines, Xavilon scratches his head but suddenly shouts "Oh wait, I think I get it. We must smash on the ground the jade figurine to which we identify. The ritual was already made by someone else, that's why there's broken jade on the ground near the circle."
He then pauses and thinks aloud.
"Must we break one for the group or one for each of us? And which one? Also, I wonder which figurine are lacking..." he says with a grin.
"Hmm. These are the sacred animals of 18 of the 20 major deities of Tian Xia, but two of them are missing," Erlathan says as he pokes through the box. "The wolf of Fumeiyoshi and the hare of Tsukiyo... which are the two that are in that wall over there. The carvings, right? I suspect if we use the words.. Only by destroying my brother could walk safely into the grave.. My brother? Who's brother? Wasn't Tsukiyo the brother of Fumeiyoshi? By the tentacles on my chin, I get it! We have to destroy the hare to open the "grave"! Or portal... I think? Not sure why we'd want to enter a grave though..."
As Ertlathan inspects the wolf and the hare on the wall he notices that they are made from Jade. Meanwhile Saraheen who is still with the group watches them bemused. "Seeing this is a ritual, I can guide one of you to start it? should you want that ofcourse..."
Male human (Tian-Shu) monk (drunken master, sensei) 3 |hp: 7/21 ac: 19 (ff:16; touch 19)| Fort+5;Ref+6; Will+9| Perception + 10 |Init +2 |Advice 6/8 |Ki Pool 7/7 + (1/1 drunken)
"Guidance would truly be appreciated. The demon banisher here seems to be the best fit to execute such a ritual. Lets just hope his demon friend isn't on the other side."
Saraheen will guide one of the pc's with studying the circle Who is studying? There will be a good 10 minutes of prepping for the ritual which will give the pathfinders some time to heal up where needed, spells or just share jokes...
Male Human Bard (5) HP 38/38;AC 16 FF14 Tch 12;Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +4; Init+2;Per+7 , SM +5 Perform 12/12
Lukaas will spend some time studying the circle
For once, the Young bard is serious: demons, devils and other extra planar creatures arent easy to trick or defeat.
Is my mage armor still up? If not, will use a scroll. Otherwise no other prep from me. Can we have Jobin cast PfE on Asuran or one of the martials before we do the ritual?
Lukaas with the help from Saraheen manages to activate the ritual and the moment he speaks the last words of it is just gone from where he was standing in the middle of the circle. Right where he was standing there is now a portal tho...
Lukaas:
As you finish the spell you are transported to a different area a veneer of regality struggles to mask the decaying features of this once-opulent court. A fraying carpet leads from the chamber’s arched entrance to a raised marble dais featuring two worn leather chairs. Flanking the dais, a pair of marble statues each depict an imperious samsaran woman. Porcelain jars and ornate boxes adorn alcoves in the north and south walls. In the eastern portion of the room, hundreds of small mirrors are carefully arrayed in a circle on the wall. Together, the mirrors reveal a raging snowstorm. As you take in the scenery around you all of a sudden you see Naginata's appear and slice into you
Male Human Bard (5) HP 38/38;AC 16 FF14 Tch 12;Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +4; Init+2;Per+7 , SM +5 Perform 12/12
GM:
Ouch... that hurts, and not only my feelings! Is that a way to meet and greet a famous artist?
Perception:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
If Lukaas doesn't see another threat, he'll take the time to heal himself, singing a soft song. As the notes rises into the air, they float over his wounds and cures some of them
Upon entering you see a young woman wearing flowing robs who turns towards Lukaas and gives him a warm smile before greeting him, upon the arrival of Kun Ling she seems to float into the air and sheds her robe, revealing that her body is but a floating head trailing a mass of slick viscera— she is a penanggalen. “So kind of you to bring me a new
wardrobe.” And with that said she seems to whisper to Lukaas "Murder your friend, he is nothing more then scum..." As she speaks those words 4 other beings shamble forward towards Lukaas and Kun Ling
Male human (Tian-Shu) monk (drunken master, sensei) 3 |hp: 7/21 ac: 19 (ff:16; touch 19)| Fort+5;Ref+6; Will+9| Perception + 10 |Init +2 |Advice 6/8 |Ki Pool 7/7 + (1/1 drunken)
Kun Ling moves out of the naginatas, unable to survive another round of that. Not sure what the actual location of the trap is, but will move away from wherever I think the trap is. If I think I can get away with doing defensive, I'll do that, but assuming I have significant moving to do.
Sorry for delay, con had me exhausted and I fell ill the day after
The 4 initiates shambled towards Kun Ling and Lukaas slowly as Kun Ling steps out of the trap. Lukaas now has the urge to go after Kun Ling and murder him (Murderous command casted on Lukaas)
With Erlathan's action the hare shatters and when Jobin steps through the trap seems to halt and not react to the arrival of the newcomer. The creature moves forward to be just behind the shambeling wall of creatures that are moving towards the party.
Nagaji Barbarian 5 AC19(T10,FF18) CMD 20 (22 vs Overrun)| HP 54/54 (0 Temp) |F +7 R +3 W +4 | Init +1, Perc +9, SM +1 |
Spoiler:
Rage rounds 0/10 used
Asuran will rush through the portal and continue going in a single move. Then the nagaji with a naginata will set himself prepared to attack any creature that charges him.
Readied Attack against first non party member to get in his reach.:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 Readied damage:1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
to help out, I put a cyan square of where asuran threatens with a reach weapon.
Male human (Tian-Shu) monk (drunken master, sensei) 3 |hp: 7/21 ac: 19 (ff:16; touch 19)| Fort+5;Ref+6; Will+9| Perception + 10 |Init +2 |Advice 6/8 |Ki Pool 7/7 + (1/1 drunken)
Apologies. Biggest quarter ever at work, which meant ridiculous number of contracts going through last minute, so Friday through Monday was working all weekend. I didn't get to even check PbP for 4 days. Sorry I didn't give any notice or updates.
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity” Then kun ling staggers forward towards the enemy.
Drunken Wisdom quote = +1 hit/damage/save vs fear. 5 foot step + spend a ki to drunken stagger step 5' more.
Half-Elf Professional 4 | HP: 38/38 | AC: 17 | T: 11 | FF: 16 | CMD: 18 | Fort: +5 | Ref: +7 | Will: +3 | +2 vs enchantements, charms and compulsions | Immune to sleep | Init: +7 | Perc: +10 | Sense Motive: +5 | Speed: 30 ft.
Tracked resources:
Ki: 1/3
I'm ok with enlarging ^^
Squinting his eyes beneath the mask, Xavilon steps closer to the enemy that attacked unsuccessfully Erlathan. He feels stronger and bigger but doesn't mind. A man of few words, he nods towards the elf.
"Erlathan, thanks."
Feeling strangely invigorated by the drunken babble of Kun Ling, he tries to strike twice the monk threatening Erlathan.
Male human (Tian-Shu) monk (drunken master, sensei) 3 |hp: 7/21 ac: 19 (ff:16; touch 19)| Fort+5;Ref+6; Will+9| Perception + 10 |Init +2 |Advice 6/8 |Ki Pool 7/7 + (1/1 drunken)
Actually, the 5' part wasn't the condition, just the rest of my action. Soon I'll be able to give ki abilities to others too, but sadly not during this adventure.
