GM Tyranius Pathfinder 2E Playtest Doomsday Dawn (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Ducking the fungus, Bartimaeus heads into the next chamber, and does a double-take.

”Did we turn a circle?” He asks, then notes the skeletons. ”Oh, these are different dead goblins.”

Bartimaeus searches the corpses, goblin and skeletal, for any stolen loot.

"Let me examine the bodies. I may be able to figure out what happened." The cleric then blushes at her sudden outburst. "Oh, I mean, if you all don't mind." She clutches at her skirt again and looks at the floor.

Medicine (trained): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Sorry guys, crazy day, post tomorrow.

Grek looks a bit sad, if you can read goblin faces.
Damn blood drinker. Victims these. Like those back there.
He sighs, and shrugs
Has to be done.

Dufek takes a look at the dead bodies,
Medicine: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

"Why put them on display like that? Maybe they were more important than the others?"

He'll keep watch by the door as the others look around so no one sneaks up on the party.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Bartimaeus searches the corpses and comes up short-handed as the goblins seem as stripped of their bodies as they do of their blood. Could Drakus indeed be a vampire?

important? No. Object lessons. Drakus wants examples. Plus i think he finds it fun
Grek spits on the floor.

"What a terrible way to die!" Tegan straightens to her full height after examining the corpse with the others. "I- I think we should hurry and get this over with."

Tegan looks like she's ready to progress into the next room.

Gorotha grunts. "Weaklings. Probably a good lesson though, if those goblins were building a statue of him they're obviously impressed. Let's move on. I haven't killed a vampire before and my blade hungers."

Ready to move on Tegan checks the remaining alcove to the south.

This roughly carved chamber looks to have once been much larger, but now the entire southern half is choked with rubble and debris. There is a small noise coming from just behind the rubble. Almost like a faint scratching sound.

Dufek moves up to the rubble, "Do you think that's a trapped goblin in there? Could be someone else too I suppose."

He'll carefully shift some of the rubble to try and expose the sound. He's careful not to get trapped by falling debris though.

Athletics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 Not sure if this is the right skill for this.

Gorotha moves forward with Dufek trying to spot the source of the noise.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Pulling off some of the larger rocks Dufek quickly finds the source of the scratching sound. Crawling about on dozens of pairs of legs, seven giant centipedes skitter forth from the rubble.

Round 1
Gorotha
Tegan
Dufek
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Giant centipedes
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Bartimaeus
Grek

Per Gorotha's actions she should probably be in the room with Dufek.

that's not goblins!

Yes, Gorotha. Have you moved. :)

Round: 1, Initiative: 14

Dufek drops into tiger stance (•>), flurries (•>) and then steps back to try and funnel them in so as not to be overwhelmed (5' step •>).
Tiger Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16 Damage (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Tiger Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 Damage (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Gorotha lets out a roar as she flies into a rage, kicking aside debris as she starts a-hacking.

Strike: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 Damage: 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Moving into the room, raging, and attacking the green one.

Round 1:

"Oh, no!" Tegan touches Bartimaeus' shoulder, casting Magic Weapon on Bartimaeus' weapon of choice. Then, Tegan moves into position to attack with her Starknife. (See map.)

*Magic Weapon* (Somatic Casting.) One non-magical weapon. The weapon glimmers with magic and energy. The target becomes a +1 magic weapon, gaining a +1 item bonus to attack rolls and dealing another die of damage on a hit.

Gorotha moves in and snaps her axe blade into the greenish centipede and nearly splits it in two halves. It's body only hanging together by threads of flesh.

Tegan turns Bartimaeus' weapon magical as it glows with a dull hue of light.

Dufek kicks the centipedes before they get close. the first kick smashes one against the wall, killing it instantly. his second kick finishes splitting the wounded one in half by Gorotha's axe.

The remaining centipedes swarm in.

Orange Mandibles vs Gorotha AC 15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Orange Mandibles vs Gorotha AC 15: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 5 = 16
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

@Gorotha- DC 13 Fort save vs Poison.

Yellow Mandibles vs Gorotha AC 15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
Crit Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3
Yellow Mandibles vs Gorotha AC 15: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 5 = 7

@Gorotha- DC 13 Fort save vs Poison.

Light Blue Mandibles vs Dufek AC 13: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
Light Blue Mandibles vs Dufek AC 13: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 5 = 12

@Dufek- DC 13 Fort save vs Poison.

Gorotha and Dufek feel the centipede's strange bites as a poison oozes into their bloodstreams.

Round 2
Gorotha (19/25)
Tegan
Dufek (20/22)
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Giant centipedes
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Bartimaeus (Magic weapon)
Grek

Round 2:

Tegan takes aim and throws her Morningstar at the yellow centipede.

To hit: 1d20 ⇒ 20 Crit! :O Rules?
1d4 P, L Bulk, 1 Hand, Knife (Agile, deadly d6, finesse, thrown 20 ft., versatile S)

Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Grek moves up behind the group, and cannot reach the centipede menace. Sheafing his sword, he pulls out his hand crossbow and loads it.
pretty much his action for this round, actions being move, sheaf shortsword and draw crossbow

Round: 2, Initiative: 14

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 vs DC 13 poison

Dufek, suffering unknown horrors as the poison seeps into his veins, strikes back with a flurry (•>), and then another blow (•>) before dropping back to give Bartimaeus an opportunity to join the attack (move, provokes •>).
Tiger Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 Damage (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Tiger Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 Damage (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Tiger Claw: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 5 - 4 = 10 (extra attack) Damage (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

(If I can't be where I am on the map, he'll do two move actions to step behind Bartimaeus and not make his third attack.)

Weapons are double damage on either a nat 20 or AC +10

Grek draws a crossbow and loads a splintered looking bolt into the guide.

Tegan tosses her morningstar at the yellow centipede. The heavy head smooshes the back-end of the insect.

Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Dufek feels the venom flow through his veins and becomes shaky. You are now flat-footed from the poisonous effect for 1 round.

Poison damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

The dwarf smashes the yellow centipede in the face, ending it's life before falling back.

AoO vs Dufek AC 13: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

@Dufek- Need another DC 13 Fort save vs Poison.

The centipede lurches out, biting his leg as he flees.

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Round 2
Gorotha (19/25)
Tegan
Dufek (19/22; Centipede venom Stage 1) -Poison rounds 1
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Giant centipedes (Yellow -3)
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Bartimaeus (Magic weapon)
Grek

Surprised it got an AoO. Mean centipedes!

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 vs DC 13 poison

You saved against the second dose!

Fort Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Gorotha doesn't even notice the bite, but her body does as it begins to convulse.

Grek aims his crossbow at the writhing centipedes, and the bodies of his allies, trying to get a clear shot. He sees an opportunity and shoots.

hand crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Bartimaeus looks at his cane, suddenly glowing with magic, and laughs. ”Hah! Excellent!”

He then moves up and smashes down at a centipede.

Magic cane (club): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8

Round 2: (Continued)

Starknife Crit Damage on Yellow: 1d6 ⇒ 3

@Gorotha- You are now flat-footed from the poisonous effect for 1 round.

Bartimaeus moves in with his club and gives one of the centipedes a good whack, smooshing it's whole side in.

Gorotha feels the poison slowly traveling throughout her body as she gets the shakes.

Gorotha is up. Grek I will save your attack for next round.

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Round 2
Gorotha (19/25; Centipede venom Stage 1) -Poison rounds 1
Tegan
Dufek (19/22; Centipede venom Stage 1) -Poison rounds 1
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Giant centipedes
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Bartimaeus (Magic weapon)
Grek

Gorotha lets out another thunderous roar as she swings her axe again.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 Damage: 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

If that atatck manages to kill the centipede in front of her, she stalks forward through the rubble to attack again.

Second Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 4 = 14 Damage: 1d12 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Strike orange, move into orange's place (if it dies), strike red. Only -4 to second attack because of sweep trait on axe.

Gorotha's fury shows no limits as the half-orc cuts through two of the giant, poisonous centipedes with her axe.

The remaining centipede bites back at Gorotha.

Mandibles vs Gorotha AC 15: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Mandibles vs Gorotha AC 15: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 5 = 15
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2 + Poison

Mandibles vs Gorotha AC 15: 1d20 + 6 - 10 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 10 = 8

@Gorotha- You need 2 DC 13 Fort Saves for Poison. It is not double damage from same poison but double the chance to move into the next poison stage.
@Dufek- You need 1 DC 13 Fort Saves for Poison.

Grek fires his hand crossbow. the small bolt sticks into the centipede as it visibly hisses at the goblin.

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Round 3
Gorotha (17/25; Centipede venom Stage 1) -Poison rounds 1
Tegan
Dufek (19/22; Centipede venom Stage 1) -Poison rounds 1
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Giant centipedes
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Bartimaeus (Magic weapon)
Grek

Grek reloads and fires

crossbow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Gorotha grits her teeth as she fights the advancement of the poison.

Round: 3, Initiative: 14

Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 vs DC 13 poison

Dufek recovers from the poison, spitting out the bad taste on the cool cave floor. He double moves (•>>) to get back into position (stubby dwarf legs) and flurries one more time to try and end the threat (•>).
Tiger Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Damage (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Tiger Claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 Damage (S): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

"Damnable centipedes had some skill! Thought I'd duck under the worst of their attacks by making room, but no! They're quick! Sure were a lot of them too." he adds wondering where they all came from.

The pair fight off the poison as Dufek curb stomps the centipede onto the hard stone.

Combat over.

Tegan moves in to retrieve her starknife, wiping it clean on her sewage-stained skirt. She grimaces at the bug guts but manages to get it clean enough for her liking. "Good job everyone." She offers a nervous smile and offers to tend to their wounds.

Medicine (Treat Wounds): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Oof!

Medicine (Treat Wounds): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

"I'm sorry." The cleric looks flustered, her ears and cheeks turning pink. "I feel a bit nervous."

Centi's are a bit of a thing, down here. Nasty things. Best we move on.

Tegan's feeble attempt to treat the groups injuries proves futile and they decide to push onward.

The sound of dripping water echoes through this chamber. On the north side of the room, a nearly ten-foot-tall visage of a woman’s face is carved into the wall. Trickles of water run down her cheeks like tears into a foul and polluted reservoir below, which itself drains to a large pool of fetid black water on the south side of the room.

Both doors in this room are made of ancient wood. The door to the east is locked. 3 Thievery checks to open. The door to the north isn’t locked.

The chamber itself was once used by priests of Pharasma, goddess of birth, death, and fate, to purify the dead before the final rites and burial were performed in the chamber to the south. The waters cried by the fountain once had the power to wash away impurities of both body and soul.

Dufek looks at the lopsided bandage, but he appreciates the effort. After all, everyone has to start somewhere, "Thanks Tegan. I think I'll be OK for now. I just need to keep out of the way!" he laughs as the party moves forward.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Though he's keeping to the outside and watching the party's backs, he notices a glint in the fountain.

"Hey, check out the fountain. There's some sort of idol to Lamashtu in there. No, there, on the left." he points.

How deep is it? Can someone just reach in, or is swimming required?

Grek examines the locked door.
I could try to open this, or should we go the other way first?
Grek hears Dufek call out.
shhh! Bad luck to say mother of monsters name. In old days, we goblins here placated her. After we came here, forgot her, mostly. Drakus bring her back.

It is shallow enough to grab if you wanted to.

Gorotha grumbles. "Hmph, the mother of monsters is nothing we want with power here." She wades in to grab the idol to destroy it.

”Bah. Her name is just a name.” Bartimaeus moves to the fountain and tries to fish the statue out with his cane.

If it’s too big, he will use his hands.

Can Tegan cast a Cantrip on herself?

Tegan's purple-rimmed eyes scan the new area with interest and she re-applies the light spell on her held weapon (starknife.) "A shrine to Pharasma? In a place like this?" The cleric seems surprised. But, why would goblins be here? She fiddles with her rosary as she examines the room in more detail.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 24 (+1 from Guidance Cantrip)

She gasps and urges Gorotha and Bartimaeus on in their attempts to destroy the idol. "A wicked item like that shouldn't be defiling a place like this." Tegan then blushes for the 'outburst.' I can channel positive energy on it but they probably know what they're doing. She clutches her skirt with her free hand, watching in anticipation for the evil object to be destroyed.

Should be able to Tegan.

Is Gorotha grabbing the idol out with her hands or is Bartimaeus using his cane? If Bartimaeus is using his cane I need a Thievery check to try and maneuver it out.

Bartimaeus gives it a few tries.

Thievery (unskilled)?: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 - 2 = 7
Thievery (unskilled)?: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 2 = 3
Thievery (unskilled)?: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 - 2 = 19

Bartimaeus, using his cane is able to work the unholy idol out of the fountains waters. With the idol removed from the waters it looks as if the pool slowly begins to recover from the corruption as if becomes clearer.

Tegan lets out a sigh of relief as the waters begin to clear. She watches her companions to see how the plan to destroy the idol.

If they are unable to destroy the idol, Tegan finally offers: "I- I can channel positive energy on it if you want."