PFS Module Risen from the Sands with GM Deadly Secret (Inactive)

Game Master TriOmegaZero

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11, damage: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 3, 4) + 7 = 15

Disrupt undead: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 - 4 = 141d6 ⇒ 6

Byron casts disrupt undead again.

Helena swings, off-balance, allowing the zombie to duck under her blow, but Byron's disruption strikes true, causing the zombie to crumble to dust.

Fight over!

"What a strange place this is."

Byron will recast heightened awareness and give the room a quick once over.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

"Whew, glad whatever those are are dead...redead?"

"Redeadified."

Byron easily notices a single bottle of wine that does not appear to have been spoiled by age among the dust and mummified flesh. The zombies were also not entirely blanketed in illusion, wearing a number of bracelets, necklaces, and rings studded with precious gems. A ring bearing a single key also lays where it fell from one zombie's waist. Most interestingly, a secret door is hidden in the north wall.

*makes note to put compass rose on the map due to north being right and not up*

Byron inspects the hidden door.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Byron detects nothing out of the ordinary around the door.

I mean, you could always just make Up = North and change the directions you tell us. Heck of a lot less confusing for everyone (including the GM) when talking about directions.

As Byron inspects the doors, Luli does the same with the baubles on the destroyed zombies. "What do you think this key opens?" he wonders out loud as he detects magic in the area.

Luli detects magic on one of the necklaces, as well as the general illusion on the room.

Spellcraft, Take 10: 10 + 7 = 17

"Ooo, what could this be?" Luli says as he holds up the necklace in question.

Luli finds the silver necklace holds a blue gemstone, which does nothing to help identify the magic aura.

"Let me have a look, Luli."

Spellcraft to identify the item: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

"Hmm. Not sure." Byron wrinkles his forehead.

"I have a spell for this prepared, but it works on two items, so I'd prefer to wait and see if we find something else."

Helena sniffs at the air.
"Katsu, you seem to be bleeding, hold still."

Helena will retrieve and use her wand of cure light wounds on Katsu.
Healing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
She will activate the wand again.
Healing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

"Hrm, there seems to be a concealed door of some sort. Katsu do you want to examine it for traps or a way to open it?"

"A concealed door!? Katsu, tell us what you see."

The portal appears to be a pair of double doors, much like the ones that enter into these chambers. Even under the illusion magic they have been disguised so as to not be readily recognized. No keyhole is evident, so the one found must open something else.

Katsu harrumphed at Gaelin’s attempted joke
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
17 vs traps

Katsu senses nothing amiss about the door.

"Alright, seems safe enough. Let's proceed."

My enlarge only lasts 2 minutes, so I'm not sure how much time we've got left with the searching, identify attempts and all. If we have less than 30 seconds left I'll go ahead and cast it on Helena again.

Byron realizes that his spell is about to expire thanks to the identifying and investigating. Opening the door reveals a darkened hallway, unadorned and ending in another stone door.

Byron casts enlarge person on Helena again, and is slightly disappointed there's not another threat behind the door.

He moves forward and inspects the hall.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

The hall looks clear to Byron.

"Looks okay to me," Byron says.

"Katsu, want to go check the door?"

perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Lol 14 for traps *eye roll*

"Alright, lets continue on. Helena, would you mind opening that door."

Helena will move forward, casting Divine Favor, then proceeding to open the door.

Huge granite slabs form the peaked roof of this chamber, the walls of which are incised with thousands of tiny hieroglyphs. In the center of the chamber lies an open stone sarcophagus, its granite lid cracked and broken on the floor next to it. A beautifully decorated wooden coffin lies inside, its lid also askew. Four alabaster canopic jars stand like guardians at the foot of the sarcophagus, while various grave goods lie heaped around the walls of chamber.

A humanoid figure stands stone still by the sarcophagus, accompanied by a great lion beast with rotting flesh and ancient dried fur. As Helena opens the door, the figure turns its bandage wrapped face to look imperiously at her. It speaks with obvious disdain.

Knowledge (Religion) 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Knowledge (Religion) 2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Knowledge (History): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

"He says 'kneel before your eternal god or know its wrath." Byron says quietly.

Katsu sights.
"I suppose that means we shall be fighting again . . ."
Katsu draws his swordcane and enters a combat stance.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Knowledge (history): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

GM, I like to leave knowledge questions up to you. What do you think an optimistic halfling oracle would want to know about?

"We've got a mummy - in better shape than the last one - and a fast zombie sphinx," Luli replies, peering past his companions. "But this looks to be the room we've been seeking, which means he's likely what remains of Pharaoh Sekh-pa-Mefer II. That would explain the sphinx..."

Hah! Had to double check that the opponents were within 60 ft so he could see them.

Also, remember that Luli has Misfortune. Should you roll badly on a saving throw, he'll make you reroll it as an immediate action. Only one person can benefit per round from that, so I'll try to wait until folks have acted (or someone has used the reroll) before posting to maximize possible uses. You can only be affected by this once, so I wouldn't recommend using it on an attack roll (unless it's a combat-ending crit - then be my guest!).

GM, should combat be initiated, Luli will use his Natural Divination to give himself a +4 bonus to the roll. And per our discussions earlier, Luli will use Misfortune on an opponent if they threaten a critical hit to make them reroll the attack.

The mummy gestures, causing the zombie to lurch forward, but not before Byron and Luli react!

27 Byron
23 Luli
23 Red
14 Gaellin
11 Helena
6 Katsu
5 Blue

As the zombie begins moving, Luli reaches out to touch Katsu. "Do not fear the evil before you - the stone lends you its strength," he says cheerfully. Beneath him, Karma growls and bares her teeth.

Casting protection from evil. Karma is readying to bite an adjacent enemy.

Too far away for me to hit. Delay for now.

As Byron bides his time, the sphinx rushes forward to engage the large warrior occupying the doorway.

Bite on Helena: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Damage on Helena: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

27 Byron (Delay)
23 Luli
23 Red
14 Gaellin
11 Helena (Damage: 4)
6 Katsu
5 Blue

I'm assuming Byron will come out of delay now. :)

Edit: Ah yes, that thing I keep passing over. Byron and Luli know that the sphinx is just a zombie without the slow, plodding stagger of most. It has lost the resistance to bludgeoning and piercing weapons at the same time. The mummy is much more dangerous, but a vulnerability to fire is a good weakness to exploit.

Prescience: 1d20 ⇒ 17
Nice.

Byron will draw and throw his last holy water at the sphinx, using the 17 as his roll for a total of 11 touch (17 + 2 - for range increment.)

Holy water damage: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Doh, didn't account for cover/shooting into melee, that's actually gonna be a 9 so probably a miss. That's what I get for posting this early.

Byron's flask shatters on the floor at the zombie's feet, the spattering of holy water sizzling as it touches the undead flesh!

23 Luli
23 Red (Damage: 1)
22 Byron
14 Gaellin
11 Helena (Damage: 4)
6 Katsu
5 Blue

Gaellin crouches slightly, gaining a knowing expression as he looks around. He then puts his arms protectively around his head as moves dodgily around the large creature.

Enter style, full defense, move. AC 20 now

Katsu likewise enters a stance and moves up
Enter Blinded Blade style, move up, drawing swordcane as I go. I assume the thing took an attack of opportunity on Gaelin, but he might have combat Reflexes.
"Gaelin, get around the other side so we can flank him!" shouts Katau as he slices at the creature.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Yay! ANOTHER natural 1. So glad I'm playing in this play by post . . .

Helena will use a swift action to enter Blinded Blade Style, then take a swing at the Sphinx.

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
damage: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) + 7 = 14

"The Martyr shall guide our hands and lead us to victory!"

Bite AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Bite Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

The zombie snaps at Gaellin as he ducks around, the massive teeth tearing at his flesh! Katsu attempts to distract the horror, allowing Helena to land a heavy blow, the greatsword biting deep. Seeing the Pathfinders swarming his pet, the mummy moves forward, a dread aura washing over those who can see it. Even without the aid of its sphinx, a heavy fist still slams through the martial defenses. Amazingly, somehow Gaellin still stands!

Slam on Gaellin: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
Damage on Gaellin: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

23 Luli (DC16 Will save needed)
23 Red (Damage: 15)
22 Byron (DC16 Will save needed)
14 Gaellin (Damage: 27)
11 Helena (Damage: 4)
6 Katsu
5 Blue

Luli can hopefully take actions now!

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 (Whew!)

”Hang in there Gaellin!” Luli calls. ”Again, Helena! See if you can draw its attacks!” He urges Karma forward, his hand outstretched with guiding light towards his oversized companion.

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

Karma growls and steps forward, allowing Luli to deliver his spell.

5 ft step and cast guidance. On mobile - can someone move the token?

The zombie lays into the largest target, clawing and biting at Helena with reckless abandon.

Bite on Helena: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Claw on Helena: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Claw on Helena: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Bite Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Claw Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

23 Luli (Damage: 6)
23 Red (Damage: 15)
22 Byron (DC16 Will save needed)
14 Gaellin (Damage: 27, DC16 Fort save needed)
11 Helena (Damage: 7)
6 Katsu
5 Blue

Almost forgot the most important part, Gaellin's saving throw. The rest of the party is up!

Oh, Luli still has shield other up (at least by my calculations - 4 hour duration and we haven’t had the space to get far enough apart). So Helena has only taken 7 damage and Luli has taken the other 6.

Thanks for the reminder! Tracker updated.

Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Gaellin 5fts away from the other thing.

Helena continues to attack the sphinx.
Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Damage: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6, 1) + 7 = 16

She then swiftly heal's herself using her healer's way as a swift action.
Healing: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Also I adjusted AC to account for Enlarge+Shield of Faith

"Perfect, hold Still Gaellin!" shouts Katsu
Attack with Flank: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
If hit: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
If hit and susseptable to sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Prescience: 1d20 ⇒ 7
Wouldn't be able to use that on the save anyway, ah well.

Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Failed. Pretty sure I used my reroll against the death pyramid, and I think a failure here means I'm out of the fight for awhile.

ETA: Yes, I did use my reroll.