World's Most Interesting Hall of the Flesh Eaters (tier 4-5, 002) (Inactive)

Game Master Great Green God

"Oh, certainly! I was just pointing it out. Never leaf your back to a potential threat!"

Raynor enters the next room.

The Raynor ducks through into the darkened space his glowing lance light proceeding him. It reveals a large chamber with a relatively low 10-foot ceiling and eerie relief patterns carved into all the walls. The walls seem to buckle and bend for a moment upon the knight's entrance like disturbed gelatin before settling into a seemingly fixed state again. The far southwest wall is set at an angle, and against the center of that wall sits a heap of bones and skulls resembling a large makeshift throne. To the left of the throne sits an oak and brass sea chest, carved with images of sea serpents chasing their own tails. Bones and bits of junk litter the rest of the floor. Like the large chamber with it's 20-foot-tall heap necrotic flesh the place stinks of unwashed bodies and death.

Seated, or rather crouching atop the bone throne is a ghoul with a vaguely Vudrani-looking face, and a head-wrap. His clothes seem in better repair then his fellows. He wears a lot of jewelry made of teeth and bones, and the ruins of an ancient ship's officer's coat as a cloak over his narrow shoulders, all of its brass now tarnished.

Seated next to the throne like obedient wolfhounds sit a pair of large once-men now-festrogs. Low deep growls and drips of saliva emanate from both. A pair of ghouls likewise lurk in the once-shadows near the door.

Map updated

"Hah! What rude guestss you are to come to the throne of Rajhan-Vol mounted upon such a beast and not even introduce yourselvess." The once-man on the throne hisses along a too long tongue. "My boatsswain would have done as much for you-" And then the ghoul's voice cracks with sudden rage, "-HAD YOU ALLOWED HIM TO LIVE!"

And then just as suddenly the murderous rage is gone. "But come, come introduce yourselvess that we may come to know one another and might parley like proper piratess. Heheheheh."

The thing that was Rajhan-Vol. Your characters may make one knowledge (religion) check and reveal all the spoilers that apply.

If Mozza must squeeze due to low ceiling, Raynor instruct the beast to 'guard' the corner of the room and not move until his return,
and Raynor goes in on foot instead.

Raynor does not reply to the undead's taunts. He inwardly vows to destroy this sentient evil... swift action to activate Smite Evil vs. Rajhan-Vol - AC 27, +2 to hit, +10/+5 to dmg However, a pirate hunter must sometimes exercise patience, and wait... He 5-foot steps and tries to impale the ghoul minion to his left!

+1 Lance vs. pale blue ghoul: BAB 5, STR +4, Weapon +1, Power Attack -2, Divine Favor +2: 1d20 + 5 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 27 for 1d8 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 = 18 magical+piercing dmg.

Borox downs the Bull's Strength extract he had gotten earlier in the session, then moves into the room to where he is now. Seeing the horrible undead creatures, he uses his skill in Religion to determine more about them.

Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

"Tis a ghast a sittin' on dem bones, lads. It be just like a ghoul, but just a wee bit nastier. I think a Bless spell might be in order here."

Raynor nods as the stalwart dwarf joins him in battle.

[dice=+1 Lance vs. pale blue ghoul...

oops... that should have said 'orange ghoul' sorry... artifact from previous post... :P

If Mozza must squeeze due to low ceiling, Raynor instruct the beast to 'guard' the corner of the room and not move until his return,

and Raynor goes in on foot instead.

Raynor does not reply to the undead's taunts. He inwardly vows to destroy this sentient evil...

Hold your seahorses there Tex. First off I'm not sure which deity you smite for but I can't remember seeing one yet that allows you to smite first and ask questions later. So consider this fair warning for possible future atonement as technically this would be the second time Raynor has resorted to his lightsaber light lance proactively, even though this ghoul said he wanted to talk. (Granted, Raynor just went along with his peer group whe they started chucking bombs and spells the last time.) No doubt you are correct to do so, but I can think of at least one PFS scenario where the undead horror at the end was not the villain of the piece.

I would consider a 10' ceiling a bit confining to be riding a horse around in a combat situation, but geckos I could imagine to be a bit lower slung, so I will differ to your imagination on whether you want Raynor to ride him about in the low-hung chamber.

If I misunderstood the situation feel free to retcon. This guy sounded like a crazy evil nasty scary undead to me. PS: I see what you did there, with the link... if there is some kind of nautical code that enforces parley in Golarion Raynor would know about it and respect it.

Garrapata straightens up when the ghoul-pirate mentions parley. Having recently been a mighty pirate, he knows too well what that means: talk, then inevitable combat.

"I am EL CAPITAN GARRAPATA, Pathfinder and sometime PIRATE. We have come to secure a great treasure! My companions can INTRODUCE THEMSELVES, but I am SORRY WE DIDN'T FOLLOW THE CODE PROPERLY. IT'S REALLY MORE OF A GUIDELINE."

To be fair, I can think of one or two at least - Sarenrae comes to mind.

Alkarion sees Raynor hesitate, an does the same. He hangs back to hear what is said, but takes out a flask of holy water just for insurance. He also pops a small wad of some sort of waxy substance in his mouth.

Taking a barbarian chew, then getting out a holy water while waiting to hear what the ghast has to say.

So according to the tail-end of page 25 of the current Pathfinder Society Guild Guide, Raynor has to worship some god; Who is it?

If I misunderstood the situation feel free to retcon. This guy sounded like a crazy evil nasty scary undead to me.

No real argument there. But he and his fellows did not immediately attack you upon entering, though they undoubtedly knew something was up what with the BOMBS! and all and could have arranged a more formal ambush had they wished to. You can still bust in like Lancelot in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and kill everyone. I just wanted to note the potential cost to Raynor's soul. Maybe you are edging Raynor into the vindictive bastard archetype. I'm not sure. For now I'm going to go with the assumption that we you aren't striking down all the Separatist leaders on Mustafar undead just yet (unless you say different, or if Raynor is a paladin of Cthulhu or something).

PS: I see what you did there, with the link... if there is some kind of nautical code that enforces parley in Golarion Raynor would know about it and respect it.[/ooc]

Not that I know of. There are some regional codes, like the Pirate code that governs the Isles of the Shackles, and some national codes of conduct based on national concerns: slaver nations (Cheliax and Qadira), anti-slavery Andoran, god-hating Rahadoum, Imperialists (Taldor and Cheliax), etc.... There probably isn't a single set of rules that governs them all though, and many are probably highly situational, so it sort of gets back to where you come from which going by Raynor's ethnicity is about as far away from sailing the sea as you can get on Golarion and as close as it is possible to come to Star Fleet all at the same time.

Garrapata straightens up when the ghoul-pirate mentions parley. Having recently been a mighty pirate, he knows too well what that means: talk, then inevitable combat.

"I am EL CAPITAN GARRAPATA, Pathfinder and sometime PIRATE. We have come to secure a great treasure! My companions can INTRODUCE THEMSELVES, but I am SORRY WE DIDN'T FOLLOW THE CODE PROPERLY. IT'S REALLY MORE OF A GUIDELINE."

"Ahh Capitan. Pathfinderss! It hass been a long time ssince we've had Pathfinderss. Where iss Captain Thrennt?"

"Dead seven YEARS PAST. His LOGS are what BROUGHT US HERE. He wrote of something he called the ORB OF STARS, hidden in a collapsed passage off this room. WE WOULD LIKE TO FIND IT AND BE ON OUR WAY, if it's all the SAME TO YOU, King Vol. And," Garrapata looks a bit embarrassed here, "I apologize for SLAYING YOUR PEOPLE. We are ACCUSTOMED TO BEING ATTACKED before talking."

Alkarion listens to the "parley", but keeps at the ready, expecting a fight to break out at any moment ...

So according to the tail-end of page 25 of the current Pathfinder Society Guild Guide, Raynor has to worship some god; Who is it?

I'm trying to go for a pirate hunter type paladin of the seas, so I picked the Harborwing goddess with a golden seagull as holy symbol a.k.a. Ylimancha, an agathion empyreal lord whose areas of concerns include coastal waters and fisherfolk.

I'm definitely opened for suggestion if there's something out there that's more 'anti-pirate'.

As for attacking undead on sight, I thought it was par for the course for paladins based on various threads on the paizoboards saying undead are always evil (i.e. even mindless ones). I could be wrong though, so feel free to retcon. Also, based on this dungeon so far, it would be weird if somehow we start being all cowardly all of a sudden. We stared down something really evil in the forest above... but I agree with you that if this undead is not evil and seeks our help we would listen to him first (although I would argue that we should keep an eye opened for evil bastardly treachery here! :) )

Raynor listens to Garrapata and King Vol, lance at the ready. "How did you all become undead? what corruption lies within these halls, King Vol? do you seek to be free from it? Yes, our primary mission is to retrieve the orb, but it would pain my heart to leave you all here as slaves to the powers of undeath! no doubt your souls long to join your loved ones in the Great Beyond."

Rajhan-Vol hops from his perch and comes over to greet the party and inparticular your dashing El Capitan.

"'King', I like that from boatsswain to Pirate King! Heheheh." He draws nearer to Garrapata. "I like you 'Capitan'. You are a man of grand vision like the Pathfinder captain before you."

The smell of death coming off the ghoul is incredible. Garrapata Fort save v poison DC 16.

The ghoulish pirate looks the other members of the party up and down before turning back to Garrapata and hissing (with his horrible breath) into the big man's ear.

Raynor listens to Garrapata and King Vol, lance at the ready. "How did you all become undead? what corruption lies within these halls, King Vol? do you seek to be free from it? Yes, our primary mission is to retrieve the orb, but it would pain my heart to leave you all here as slaves to the powers of undeath! no doubt your souls long to join your loved ones in the Great Beyond."

"There wass a disssagreement about ssharess of ssome wealth that came our way. The Captain saw thingss one way. Me and ssome of the boyss, another. Ssevenfingerss won the argument and he made me the man I am today--AFTER FIRSST MAKING ME FERTILIZER FOR THAT FESSSTERING PILE OUT THERE!! Though it weren't so big back then. Hehehe. Piss on the Boneyard! I'll take my pound of flesh in the Here-and-now."

As for attacking undead on sight, I thought it was par for the course for paladins based on various threads on the paizoboards saying undead are always evil (i.e. even mindless ones).

Not actually true. Intelligent undead can be of any alignment, just like any other intelligent being. The most common 'good' undead probably being ghosts (see Adventure Path #43's cover for one famous example).

Fort Save!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Uh-oh.

Garrapata nods. "Well, what would YOU TAKE in return? Do you have a PRICE in mind?"

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21

Alkarion looks a bit uneasy.

"Uh, 'King' ... perhaps you could speak up a bit, not all of us can hear you, and we are a team ... "

Upon hearing King Vol's assertion that it's all Sevenfingers' fault, Raynor searches the ghoul's heart for truth: move action to detect evil on King Vol.

edit: Perception, 10': 1d20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 - 1 = 15

The stench o' the undead blighter is overwhelming poor Garrapata. We be a'needin' to mollify that unholy reek.

Borox casts Bless for his party. They get +1 to ATK rolls and +1 to saves versus Fear.

Sorry guys, but I don't have any spells to remove the stench. Squirt of Fabreze isn't an official spell yet.

Fort Save! Uh-oh.

El Garrapata becomes sickened by the stench for some amount of time.

Alkarion looks a bit uneasy.

"Uh, 'King' ... perhaps you could speak up a bit, not all of us can hear you, and we are a team ... "

Rajhan-Vol gives the small professor the stink eye before turning back to Capitan Garrapata in patient anticipation....

What does El Garrapata do?

Garrapata nods. "Well, what would YOU TAKE in return? Do you have a PRICE in mind?"

Rajhan-Vol shrugs and smiles. It is an unpleasantly shark-like grin. "What have you got to offer?" the ghoul asks in an unreasonably reasonable tone.

And depending upon El Garrapata's actions (if any) the old ghoul might continue smiling while looking back at Prof. Alkarion again.

Upon hearing King Vol's assertion that it's all Sevenfingers' fault, Raynor searches the ghoul's heart for truth: move action to detect evil on King Vol.

Oh, he's not just drawn that way. Raynor's confirmation bias proves accurate this time.

The stench o' the undead blighter is overwhelming poor Garrapata. We be a'needin' to mollify that unholy reek.

Borox casts Bless for his party. They get +1 to ATK rolls and +1 to saves versus Fear.

Sorry guys, but I don't have any spells to remove the stench. Squirt of Fabreze isn't an official spell yet.

"I'm working on it dammit! And we are not using the word 'squirt' in any spell named after me. Understand?"

Garrapata turns to his friends. "King Vol has offered to exchange the Orb in return for SOME PRICE. So, what say you? SHALL WE MAKE A DEAL?"

Raynor's confirmation bias proves accurate this time.

Raynor's suspicion are proven true by the Harborwing's Sight. Not willing to spoil Garrapata's negotiations, he keeps the information for himself and keeps his lance at the ready.

Shocked that the Capitan did not summarily discipline his wayward wayang for interrupting a conference of captains with such insolence, Rajhan-Vol begins muttering to himself.

"How long hass it been ssince I became sshackled to that fleshy blob. How long hass it been ssince I've been out in the world? It'ss like innuendo issn't a thing anymore."

Garrapata turns to his friends. "King Vol has offered to exchange the Orb in return for SOME PRICE. So, what say you? SHALL WE MAKE A DEAL?"

The ghast looks aghast for a moment.

Collecting himself the undead, then explains to Garrapata in a tone that any ghoul might use to explain something very simple to a very young and not-at-all precocious child (probably right before eating them) just what he means.

"Capie-tan." The tone of mockery is obvious to all. Rajhan-Vol no longer believes El Garrapata to be any sort of officer. "Captain Thrennt gave us his dying and wounded... To eat! But since you all seem so whole and hale perhaps there is one among your crew you wish were 'dead and/or dying'." He doesn't look meaningfully at the Professor again. His eyes are locked on the beefy Garrapata. "I want, NAY! I REQUIRE! Ssomething elsse to eat besides what is out there in the hall!"

Garrapata turns to his friends. "King Vol has offered to exchange the Orb in return for SOME PRICE. So, what say you? SHALL WE MAKE A DEAL?"

"What do you mean, shackled to the blob? what is that thing? Also, your deal is too bloody vague King Vol - you're not eating anyone, so state your price clearly, and be aware that we're only entertaining to pay you in the first place out of our collective feeling of regret for what happened to you. Out of pity for the wretches you have become."

"'Bloody vague' or 'pot luck' it matterss not to me."

Edited post above to include a response to King Vol's shackling comment; you ninja'ed me by seconds it seems!

"I think I can speak for the entire 'crew' when I say that none of us will volunteer to become food."

Kaillum stands towards the back, eyes darting back and forth between Vol and Raynor. He is quite shocked when the ghast doesn’t attack on site, as all the stories he has heard accounted for. As they talk, he slips out of sight as best as he can. He lets the two talk it out, unless the bugs go south and a fight ensues.

stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Garrapata looks with pity at the King Ghoul. "No, I'm afraid no one is going to be eaten TODAY. GOLD I can offer, but not LIFE. If that's UNACCEPTABLE, then this PARLEY IS OVER."

"Ye say ye be a wantin' a dead person to be for yer dinner? Well, by Gorum's beard, I be a givin' ye something to eat. Eat one o' yer own, ye stinkin' wretch!"

Borox is using Ferocious Strike for this attack along with the Bull's Strength extract and Bless is active.

He moves forward 10 feet and attacks the ghoul adjacent to him.

Greatsword: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 212d6 + 4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 + 3 + 2 = 15

Borox hauls his big sword back, but like lightning, the ghast strikes first! He bites a visible chunk out of Garrapata's leg and then proceeds to rake the burly man's chest with his long talons!

bite v El Garrapata (v flat-footed): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 damage (sneak attack): 1d6 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (2, 3) = 13
THREAT!
confirm?: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 damage (sneak attack): 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
claw v El Garrapata (v flat-footed): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28 damage (sneak attack): 1d6 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (1, 1) = 10
claw v El Garrapata (v flat-footed): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 damage (sneak attack): 1d6 + 5 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (1, 5) = 14

By the time Borox's blow decapitates the ghoul nearest him the damage to Garrapata has already been done. Rajhan-Vol is much (MUCH) stronger seeming than his emaciated 98 pounds would suggest.

El Garrapata I need 2 Fortitude saves v disease (DC 16), and 3 more Fortitude saves v paralysis (DC 16).

Round 1! (Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
_________________
__ Rajhan-Vol
__ Borox
__ Prof. Alkarion
__ Kaillum
__ El Garrapata -44 hp, sickened, possibly paralyzed
__ Raynor
__ Festrogs and Ghoul

Map updated.

"You obviously cannot control your crew Capitan Garrapata! Perhapss I will do a better job with whatever is left over!" The ghast hisses. He stays close to Garrapata using the big man like a (just barely) living shield. "Ssstand down! Or I will kill your captain. Heheh."

Kaillum stands towards the back, eyes darting back and forth between Vol and Raynor. He is quite shocked when the ghast doesn’t attack on site, as all the stories he has heard accounted for. As they talk, he slips out of sight as best as he can. He lets the two talk it out, unless the bugs go south and a fight ensues.

stealth

There's not a lot of good places to hide given all the light and lack of cover of solid cover. It is possible to hide behind the bigger gecko though albeit at a -10 penalty to your roll.

screw hiding than lol

Kaillum moves forward, behind his stout ally. He lowers his pistol, and squeezes the trigger. Gunpowder fills the air along with a deafening *BOOM* as the projectile flies through the airctowards the very capable foe.

Pistol vs touch of Vol: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 1 = 261d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Alarmed but not surprised by the turn of events, Alkarion rides up the wall to get above Borox, then tosses the flask of holy water he was carrying at Rajhan-Vol.

Free action to enter Controlled Rage for +4 Dex, move and throw. Point-blank, precise shot, rage, mutagen.
Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 Damage vs Undead: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

I'm gonna give Garrapata a little more time to make his rolls (as they are pretty key and I'd rather he rolled them than I), but in the meantime check out this note in the still vaguely communal discussion thread, please.

El Garrapata I need 2 Fortitude saves v disease (DC 16), and 3 more Fortitude saves v paralysis (DC 16).

El Garrapatabot Fort save v disease (sickened): 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 2 = 24

number of rounds paralyzed for (greater of the two): 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 51d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

El Garrapata stands statue-still unable to move or speak, helpless and at the enraged Rajhan-Vol's mercy.

Though grazed by Kaillum pistol-shot, and burned by Alkarion's holy water the tough old monster barely registers the damage.

Round 1! (Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
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__ Rajhan-Vol -10 hp
__ Borox
__ Prof. Alkarion
__ Kaillum
__ El Garrapata -44 hp, sickened, paralyzed (rd 1/5)
__ Raynor
__ Festrogs and Ghoul

Map updated.

Raynor seethes with righteous anger at the wretch's deception, and vows to destroy this sentient evil swift action to activate Smite Evil vs. Rajhan-Vol - AC 27, +2 to hit, +10/+5 to dmg

"That was a mistake; you shall soon see what Pharasma thinks of those who piss on the Boneyard!"

Raynor takes a 5-foot step and as a move action takes the 'Move a heavy object action' to shove Garrapata behind him.

As a standard action, he attempts to strike King Vol with his lance!

+1 Lance vs. King Vol: BAB 5, STR +4, Weapon +1, Power Attack -2, Divine Favor +2, Smite Evil vs. Undead +2atk/+10(+5)dmg: 1d20 + 5 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 32 for 1d8 + 13 + 2 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 + 10 = 28 dmg (bypasses all types of DR)

Whoa!!!

CONFIRM CRIT: 1d20 + 5 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 2 + 2 = 21 for 1d8 + 13 + 2 + 10 + 1d8 + 13 + 2 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 + 10 + (3) + 13 + 2 + 10 = 56 dmg (bypasses all types of DR)

When Raynor closes to attack move Garrapata he has to make a Fort save (DC 16) vs the ghast's deathly stench.

"You're the oness that made the missstake by coming here! Kill them! KILL THEM ALL!!"

Raynor, apparently, did not confirm.... :(

The festrogs and ghoul launch themselves at Borox and Raynor! "MEEP!"

Raynor has an attack of opportunity against one of the one's coming at him.

festrog (dotted purple) bite v Raynor (four legged charge!): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 = 20 damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 miss

ghoul (orange) bite v Raynor (charge!): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15 damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 miss

festrog (dotted blue) bite v Borox (four legged charge!): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 = 20 damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 trip?: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 2 + 4 = 22 hit & tripped!

One of the festrogs pulls Borox off his feet, and sends the dwarf sprawling.

Round 1! (Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
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__ Borox -6 hp, prone
__ Prof. Alkarion
__ Kaillum
__ El Garrapata -44 hp, sickened, paralyzed (rd 1/5)
__ Raynor AoO
__ Festrogs and Ghoul
__ Rajhan-Vol -38 hp

Map updated.

Fort save vs. ghast deathly stench: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

AoO vs. charging Orange Ghoul with +1 Lance: BAB 5, STR +4, Weapon +1, Power Attack -2, Divine Favor +2, Sickened -2: 1d20 + 5 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 4 + 1 - 2 + 2 - 2 = 26 for 1d8 + 13 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 2 - 2 = 14 dmg.

I would like to invoke 1. Borox is using the Bull's Strength extract which raises his STR by 4 which increases his CMD. 2. Borox is a Dwarf and is standing on the ground which means his Dwarven racial trait of Stability, +4 to CMD when resisting a Bull Rush or Trip attempt while standing on the ground. That should give him a 23 CMD. I will make my actions this round predicated upon the hope that he is not tripped.

"Ye be siccin' yer doggie on me, eh laddie? I think ye be a' needin' to "lighten" up some!"

Borox takes a 5 ft. step to the square he is now in, and casts his memorized Burst of Radiance in the square marked with a red X.

Burst of Radiance damage: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 2) = 10
Blinded: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Dazzled: 1d4 ⇒ 2

The DC for the spell is 15. Save only applies to the Blinding. There is no save for the damage.

Hint to Raynor and everyone. Bless is in effect! +1 to ATK rolls. Hint! Hint!