"Perfect. Seems like that's our next place to visit. Anyone happened to ask where those cloiters are?"
"We know they are in the Godsward District, so it should be easy enough to get directions there, I would think, and can canvas once in the right area."
"Well then what are we waiting for? We have te use of the flying carpets and a general idea of where we are going!"
You take off on your magic carpets and head toward the Godsward District, where you have learned the Cloisters of the Hidden Breeze--and possible the answers you seek--wait.
You glide through the thoroughfares of the city on the three magic carpets that Jairo lent you, surrounded by the strange sights and sounds of the bustling metropolis.
As you enter a passageway between two tall buildings, a 4-foot long lizard suddenly swoops into you path! It's scales and horns spark with electricity as at hisses as you:
«Թողեք այս քաղաքը միանգամից, այստեղ ոչ մի գործ չկա, դադարեք ձեր հետազոտությունը, նախքան իրական դժվարությունները ձեր առաջ բերելը»:
Auran:
"Leave this city at once! You have no business here. Cease your research before you bring real trouble on yourself!"
Please consider the edges of this map the tall buildings. Any of the roofs on the map are below you and don't interfere in your flight. If you have a problem with the carpet you are on, please move yourself, but it should be 2 to a carptet.
Xiao Junior | Male NG Halfling - usually enjoying life | Bard 5, Oracle 1 | Bardic Performance 14/21 | HP 51/51| AC 19 T 16 FF 14 | CMB -1, CMD 12 | F: +9, R: +14, W: +11 / +9 vs. fear | Init: +3 | Perc: +9, Dipl: +24, SM: +24 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira reroll 1/1 | Oracle 1st 4/5 | Bard 1st 6/6, 2nd 4/4 | Speed 15 ft (40 ft on riding dog), Swim 15 ft | Familiar 12/12 HP | Riding Dog HP 13/13 | Active conditions:
Xiao bows and hoping that there will be no hostilities, he replies in common.
kn planes to know what this being is:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
"I do not know what you just said as I do not speak Auran but it is a pleasure to meet another inhabitant of this plane. How can my companions and I be of service to you?" Xiao says.
This is an electrified steam lizard. It seems similar to a shocker lizard, though likely unique to this plane. They are immune to electricity and fire, known for their electrical and steam attacks, and don't have any notable defenses. Generally, they speak Auran and Ignan.
"பலவீனமான அச்சுறுத்தல் நம்மை விடுவிக்கும் என்று நீங்கள் நினைத்தால், பாத்ஃபைண்டர்ஸ் நன்றாக தெரியவில்லை."
Auran:
"You must not know Pathfinders very well if you think that feeble threat will make us leave."
Robyyn yells back at the creature from the rearmost carpet, the Auran words flowing like a soft breeze across the other Pathfinders. He quickly follows that up in Common. "It's threatening us to give up our research and leave," he explains. "I told it that Pathfinders don't do that; I expect it's going to back up its threats, though. Be ready!"
As an afterthough, he ponders almost to himself, but loud enough for all to hear. "Or maybe that's a warning, and not a threat? How did it know we were here? Somebody at the party must not have been as friendly to us as we thought."
Menarul gives a sigh. "He's mostly just telling us to stop researching stuff. Get out of town. Typical 'we don't want you finding x information or y idea' Here I can give you a complete translation."
Menarul then pulls out his notebook copying down the words in auran and then adjusting them to common. Menarul then translates Xiao's comments adding in a few polite snaps and crackles himself. Aid another diplomacy:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Menarul is in this series because he speaks all four elemental languages.
NG Vine Leshy Kineticist 5 | HP 43/53 | AC 19 T 14 FF 16 | DR 4/adamantine | CMB +0, CMD 13 | F: +11, R: +9, W: +6 | Init: +10 | Perc: +10, SM: +2, Low-Light Vision, Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Burn: 2/8 | Active conditions: Pass Without Trace, Flesh of Stone, Elemental Overflow
Sunlight Under Stone peers at Menarul's translation, then back at the lizard thing. "What an odd creature," says the animated collection of sticks and vines. He concentrates, and Ancient Stone Glider abruptly stops whizzing around and returns to the carpet before dissolving into shiny rocks that Sunlight Under Stone catches and puts in their backpack.
Xiao Junior | Male NG Halfling - usually enjoying life | Bard 5, Oracle 1 | Bardic Performance 14/21 | HP 51/51| AC 19 T 16 FF 14 | CMB -1, CMD 12 | F: +9, R: +14, W: +11 / +9 vs. fear | Init: +3 | Perc: +9, Dipl: +24, SM: +24 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira reroll 1/1 | Oracle 1st 4/5 | Bard 1st 6/6, 2nd 4/4 | Speed 15 ft (40 ft on riding dog), Swim 15 ft | Familiar 12/12 HP | Riding Dog HP 13/13 | Active conditions:
”Can someone please translate. I would consider returning to the material plane if you dear electrified steam lizard would introduce yourself. My name is Xiao Katsu. Please to meet you!“ Xiao says and bows.
NG Vine Leshy Kineticist 5 | HP 43/53 | AC 19 T 14 FF 16 | DR 4/adamantine | CMB +0, CMD 13 | F: +11, R: +9, W: +6 | Init: +10 | Perc: +10, SM: +2, Low-Light Vision, Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Burn: 2/8 | Active conditions: Pass Without Trace, Flesh of Stone, Elemental Overflow
Sunlight Under Stone grins. Bits of stone begin to float from the nearby buildings as the air quakes around the leshy.
GM:
So, when I've run stuff on elemental planes before, they've almost always had planar traits that make certain spells easier and certain ones harder. It would make sense to me that the Plane of Air would make it more difficult to use an earth spell-like ability. Sunlight's blasts don't deal energy damage, so they technically don't have the [earth] descriptor - but it would make a ton of sense if they did. I'll roll a concentration check to be safe - let me know if you want me to keep doing so.
Concentration vs DC 21:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
So this blast would fail if you choose to enforce that interpretation. Just let me know!
Satisfied with the ball of elemental earth, Sunlight Under Stone throws it at the lizard. Yay for finally having Precise Shot!
Menarul pulls out a small ball of wrapped papers with an fuse, and he carefully applies something to the fuse. As the fuse heats and then ignites, he lobs the thing onto the flying lizard. "I take it that the lizard just doesn't want to talk, giving that hissing!"
I'd say no concentration check required since they don't have the earth trait. (Maybe I'd rule differently in a home game, but I think that's definitely the call in PFS.) So, no need for concentration checks.
The electrified steam lizard is menaced by the eagle, which gets in one hit, before the kineticist's blast solidly slams into the creature. While Menarul's bomb connects, the lizard seems to shrug off the flames.
The lizard flies nimbly through the air. When it closes with Sunlight Under Stone, a spark jumps from its horns to the kineticist.
Nonleathal Electricity:1d8 ⇒ 8DC 13 halves.
~+~Round 1 (Continued)~+~
Sunlight Under Stone REFLEX
Calvert
Xaio
Menarul
Lizard (-16)
Robyyn
Vaylin
Robyyn fixes his gaze on the flying lizard, and sends mental arrows of ill will towards it. "You'll not dissuade us, creature. Your opposition only proves that we're on the right path." His cackling laughter erupts violently, echoing off the nearby buildings.
Actions:
Standard: evil eye (-2 AC) vs. lizard (Will DC 16 for 1 round duration, otherwise 8 rounds) Move: cackle (extend duration by 1 round)
"I seen that fire doesn't seem to work on you. Fascinating! I wonder if other elements work..." His hands twitching to take notes, Menarul, takes a second to burn the image of the fire washing off the lizard in his mind before he smoothly draws back the bow and takes careful aim at the lizard.
"I seen that fire doesn't seem to work on you. Fascinating! I wonder if other elements work..." His hands twitching to take notes, Menarul, takes a second to burn the image of the fire washing off the lizard in his mind before he smoothly draws back the bow and takes careful aim at the lizard.
NG Vine Leshy Kineticist 5 | HP 43/53 | AC 19 T 14 FF 16 | DR 4/adamantine | CMB +0, CMD 13 | F: +11, R: +9, W: +6 | Init: +10 | Perc: +10, SM: +2, Low-Light Vision, Darkvision 60 ft | Speed 20ft | Burn: 2/8 | Active conditions: Pass Without Trace, Flesh of Stone, Elemental Overflow
Sunlight Under Stone steps back. "Get away from me!" they yell as the air around them seems to solidify slightly before another chunk of earth flies the the creature and tries to push it back!
Sunlight Under Stone takes a 5 ft step, gathers power, and uses their Pushing Infusion on their kinetic blast to try to push the lizard back 5 ft (direct line away from Sunlight).
Male NG Angel-blooded Aasimar Spiritualist (Phantom Blade/Fractured Mind) 3 | HP 27/27 | AC 19 (23 with shield) T 12 FF 18 | CMB +5, CMD 15 | F: +6, R: +3, W: +5 | Init: +5 | Perc: +8, SM: +10 | Speed 20ft | tbd | Spells: 1st 4/4 | Active conditions: None.
what are the rules/functions of these carpets? I'd like to move it around so that Cal can get into melee with him at the edge of the carpet. Assuming that's a standard to direct the carpet? If so (and I've done that on the map), he'll do that and also summon his phantom blade.
what are the rules/functions of these carpets? I'd like to move it around so that Cal can get into melee with him at the edge of the carpet. Assuming that's a standard to direct the carpet? If so (and I've done that on the map), he'll do that and also summon his phantom blade.
The description on the carpet is a little vague. It's clearly a standard to get it in the air, but it says it is "controlled by spoken directions" afterward. Let's say it's a move action to direct it (as it would be if it were a noncombat mount). I'm willing to entertain other opinions if anyone has them.
Meanrul whips his scarf off and tugs out a wand at Sunlight's request. He glances over the edge of the carpet, just as the man stabilizes the lizard. "I got something rope like and healing... Though looks like you just need the bindings!" He tosses the long deep green scarf down to the leshy.
The lizard seems beyond the help of anyone except a high-level cleric.
Inside the bag around its neck is finely-crafter copper lantern, wreathed with elemental runes. In addition to the typical oil reservoir, the lantern has a slot where it appears a gemstone would fit.
The item is a keylight lantern. When lit, it gives off light as per a typical lantern, but the shifting flame gives its user a +2 competence bonus on Perception checks to find secret doors. In addition, once per day, the lantern’s bearer can fling the oil as a splash weapon that functions as a flask of acid, except that its damage type is random among acid, cold, electricity, and fire. Each keylight lantern has an indentation where an elemental gem could fit. If an elemental gem is slotted in the lantern, the damage type is fixed based on the gem’s element—acid for an earth gem, cold for a water gem, electricity for an air gem, and fire for a fire gem. The lantern’s bearer may choose to expend the elemental gem to infuse the oil with its energy. If she does so, the next time she throws the oil, it functions as per fireball, centered on the square (10d6 damage, Reflex DC 14 half) instead of as an acid flask. The damage type of the fireball matches the damage type associated with the elemental gem.
Presuming that you folks want to continue on to the Cloister of Winds after this encounter. Let me know if you want to do something different.
Midnight-blue stone walls with numerous shallow alcoves carved into them encircle the Cloister of the Winds. Within these recesses, glass lanterns flicker with firelight, like stars on the night sky. Four towers stand aloft, topped by azure domes decorated with gold painted constellations and twinkling crystals. A gilded gate stands ajar, opening into a courtyard full of herbs and flowers.
As you arrive, a tall azata greets you at the entrance. "Welcome, pilgrims. Do you come in search of knowledge? Feel free to peruse our archives. The only conditions of use are that you maintain the quiet atmosphere that reigns here and agree not to remove anything from the grounds. Please, let me know if I can aid you research in any way."
Robyyn explains that the item is a keylight lantern, and shares what he knows of its use. Go ahead and open the spoiler. Do we--or does anyone individually--have an elemental gem?
The azata answers: "Elemental stones are not my area of expertise. While we do not maintain a professional staff, I am sure several of our resident scholars would be willing to assist you if you asked politely. I have also found that the enlightened often find what they are seeking in the Cloisters." With that, the azata ushers you in to the foyer of the complex and hurries away to attend to other duties.
If you use Diplomacy, it will take 1d4 hours to track down a scholar to help you. You can figure it out yourself in a manner of minutes with Knowledge (religion).
Diplomacy (gather information) or Knowledge (religion) DC 19:
You are able to find the reading room that seems most likely to contain the research you need.
In his life, Robyyn has never strayed too far from a good library, and this was an impressive one indeed. He immediately becomes absorbed into the stacks, looking for the information they seek. His difficulty is not so much in finding what they need, but in not getting distracted by the other interesting knowledge to be had in such a place.
Xiao Junior | Male NG Halfling - usually enjoying life | Bard 5, Oracle 1 | Bardic Performance 14/21 | HP 51/51| AC 19 T 16 FF 14 | CMB -1, CMD 12 | F: +9, R: +14, W: +11 / +9 vs. fear | Init: +3 | Perc: +9, Dipl: +24, SM: +24 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira reroll 1/1 | Oracle 1st 4/5 | Bard 1st 6/6, 2nd 4/4 | Speed 15 ft (40 ft on riding dog), Swim 15 ft | Familiar 12/12 HP | Riding Dog HP 13/13 | Active conditions:
kn religion:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Xiao takes a look at the library and comes back.
"Hey team, I was able to find a reading room that seems most likely to contain the research we need. Let us search here!" Xiao says and starts looking at the documents and books.
"Hey team, I was able to find a reading room that seems most likely to contain the research we need. Let us search here!" Xiao says and starts looking at the documents and books.
Hello GM, how do we do research?
As much as I love a good research check...
The chamber you find is furnished with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and several desks. Perhaps what you are searching for is here somewhere?
Perception DC 23:
There is a secret door built into the western wall. When you activate it, it opens into a 10-foot-diameter antechamber with another door and an empty copper hook on the wall next to it. The door appears to be locked, and carved above it, in Auran, is the phrase "Concordance members only past this point."
You may aid each other on the Perception check or make your own roll.
Perception DC 23:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17If the aids from both Sunlight and Ancient Stone Glider apply, then one more aid check makes this a success.
Clearly, if left to his own devices, Robyyn would happily spend--well, until the end of his days, perhaps--in this vast library. But, Xiao helps narrow his focus, and Sunlight with her companion sharpen his search as well. It seems that they've nearly found what they're looking for?
Menarul takes a look through the place, keeping his eyes peeled for the symbol that the group had been told about, the lightening bolt. Seeing Robyyn also loking around, he softly reminds the sylph, "We might be able to find the right book by looking for the lightening bolt symbol."
Menarul looks at the words inscribed above the door, his eyebrow inching up as he finishes. He translates the words for everyone else and then adds in, "I believed we were looking for a way to break the Untouchable Opal, but we might have found the Concordance instead! Hmmm, any idea how our group can pass for members?"
