m half-elf rouge-unchained/4 [HP: 35/35] [init: 5; perc: 10 (+2 vs. traps/+1 vs. surprise)] [AC: 18/14/14] [saves: 5/8/3(+2vs. ench; +1 vs. traps; evasion)] [CMB: 4; CMD: 18(14)] [Active Conditions: ]
The adamantine anvil-altar is scarred, and ritual instruments are scattered around the floor. Strangely, the glow of fire still pulses from the sacred forge on the west wall..[/quote wrote:
Amerel will gather the ritual instruments and place them neatly onto the forge.
"Torag hear my plea. Please forgive these spirits, for they died doing their best to protect your most sacred space."
Not sure what I'm doing wrong with the "Quote" format.
Will wait for Xukong and Zarnel to chime in but you spend 10 minutes making repairs to the temple. You earn a minor blessing from Torag as thanks for your hard work. For the rest of the adventure, the PCs’ weapons are treated as magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction and harming incorporeal creatures. If a weapon is already magic, it is also treated as cold iron. Cold iron magic weapons deal an additional 2 points of damage to duergar.
His hand outstretched as he approaches the forge, Zarnel is caught by surprise when the flames wash over him and torch his golden flowing locks. He looks back at the others sheepishly. “I thought there would be some kind of warning.“ When Arin patches him up, he thanks the gnome profusely and apologizes for the trouble.
Zarnel joins the others in their efforts to tidy up the forge area. “I don't think we should try to repair the forge itself,“ he comments as he admires the scars and scratches in the adamantine anvil. “I feel like they embody the work that the smiths did here... “ His voice trails off as his left hand caresses the intricate pattern of ritual scars on his right forearm. As they prepare to leave, he drops reverently to his right knee in front of the forge and altar to say a prayer to Torag. “Torag, they did not fail you. Their forge and souls bear the scars of their service. Please free them from their torment that they may man the smithies of Forgeheart in the service of the Good.“As he stands and turns away, he brushes his left hand across his eyes and armored chest. “See No Evil, Abide No Evil.“ he intones, and he feels as though his already magical blade has been further blessed by the spirits of the smiths.
He follows Enora's lead as she makes her way to the Seer's District.
Hundreds of stalactites extend from the ceiling thirty feet overhead. Dirt and stony debris litter the cave floor, along with discarded scrolls, bits of bone, and a few jawless skulls. Moisture drips from the stalactites into seven natural pools scattered about the chamber, which bears a putrescent odor.
Knowledge (arcana or religion) DC 20:
You recognize that the skulls’ artful etchings suggest that they once belonged to honored seers who passed on.
Along the cave walls you see movement of floating torsos of grey skin, they turn when they notice your presence.
Knowledge religion DC 12:
A shredskin is a wretched undead creature created either when a humanoid is skinned alive to be preserved as a trophy or otherwise killed in a terrifying way that leaves much of its upper half unharmed, such as being dissolved feet-first in acid.
Knowledge religion DC 17:
Shredskins can grab and then constrict as the monster abilities.
Knowledge religion DC 22:
Shredskins exhibit the [iurl=https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/rules-for-monsters/universal-monster-rules#TOC-Amorphous-Ex-]amoprhous[/url] and [/url=https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/rules-for-monsters/universal-monster-rules#TOC-Undead-Traits-Ex-]undead traits[/url].
And we now have our first Aid Token!!! Please choose from one of the following:
Aid Another: A Pathfinder agent helps the PCs solve a puzzle, disable a trap, or accomplish some other task as if performing the aid another action for a PC.
Allied Offensive: A Pathfinder agent strikes a creature at the same time as the PC, increasing the damage dealt by one attack by 1d8 points. In addition, after the attack, the target is considered to be flanked until the beginning of the attacker’s next turn.
Burst of Healing: A Pathfinder agent heals all of the PCs of 1d6 points of damage.
Spellcasting Synergy: A Pathfinder agent casts a spell at the same time, increasing the save DC and caster level of a PC’s spell by 1.
Timely Inspiration: A Pathfinder agent provides the effects of a bard’s inspire courage bardic performance (+1) for 3 rounds.
Amiri | Female CN Medium Human Barbarian 3 | HP 50/50 +5 while raging | AC 20 AC 19 while raging | F +9 R +7 W +7 | Perc +7 (+2 Init) | Default Exploration ( Search) | Speed 25ft | Active Conditions: None
That sinking feeling that Enora is missing something important that she should be noticing comes back, but can't place it.
She meditatively recognizes the undead creatures. A shredskin is a wretched undead creature created either when a humanoid is skinned alive to be preserved as a trophy or otherwise killed in a terrifying way that leaves much of its upper half unharmed, such as being dissolved feet-first in acid. Some nasty stuff!
They like to grab you and hug you tight so be careful!Shredskins can grab and then constrict as the monster ability
Their bodies don't really hold a shape very well so it is hard to hit them with precise hits.They have the Amorphous trait (immune to precision damage (crits and sneak attack)) and have the undead traits.
Zarnel watches as the strange undead approach with amazing speed, and he listens carefully to Enora's description of them. He takes a little step around the one closest to the end and swings his magical greatsword at it.
These things are most foul. What Evil must have been done to create such as them? Vildeis, let us..."Abide No Evil!" he finishes his thoughts aloud with a rousing shout.
5' step, attack #3(?). They don't have designations or colors, but it's kind of obvious which one he's attacking at this point.
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (-1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid, +2 vs MA/disease)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 5/5 Death Field, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
Knowledge (Arcana):1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
GM Weenerton wrote:
Timely Inspiration: A Pathfinder agent provides the effects of a bard’s inspire courage bardic performance (+1) for 3 rounds.
I think this one would work best for us, under the circumstances.
How long has it been since I first used my mage armor wand? Can we say I reused it in the interim if it's been more than 1 hour? In the meantime:
Xukong wards itself with its floral-motif crystal shield wand as the horrid fleshes approach.
Amiri | Female CN Medium Human Barbarian 3 | HP 50/50 +5 while raging | AC 20 AC 19 while raging | F +9 R +7 W +7 | Perc +7 (+2 Init) | Default Exploration ( Search) | Speed 25ft | Active Conditions: None
Seeing how close the enemies are, Enora realizes how important her defense is right now. She pulls out one of her wands and activates it, causing a transparent suit of armor to appear around her.
Move action to retrieve the wand, standard action to activate the wand of mage armor (+4 to ac for 1 hour). 4/5 charges left.
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (-1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid, +2 vs MA/disease)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 5/5 Death Field, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
GM Weenerton wrote:
Mage armor is fine, Xukong.
Has it been more than an hour since the first, though?
Xukong, the district transitions are about 15 minutes so this will be the last encounter it is good for.
will yellow:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 will red:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Zarnel turns a corner and delivers a cut into one of the shredskis as Arin lights up the cavern with positive energy. All of the shredskins wail as they are exposed to the power of positive energy. One of the shredskins is obliterated. The light falls away and the remaining shredskins tear at you.
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (-1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid, +2 vs MA/disease)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 5/5 Death Field, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
Acrobatics to avoid AoO:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Xukong hops at an unnatural angle to the other side of the horrid curtain of flesh...
Male Human (Garundi) #43870-5 | Investigator 6| HP 51/51 | Init +1 | AC: 16 T:11 FF:18 | F: +4 (+4 vs Poison), R: +6 W: +7 (+1 Trans)|+1 Adam. Stinging Whip +7(1d3+2) | Perception +11 | Diplo +9 | UMD +13 | Sense Motive +14 | Spellcraft +10 |DD +12
Active:
Darkvision 6h, Barkskin 1h, Longstrider 1h
Las moves into a flanking position across from Amerel and attacks with his whip once again.
Whip+Flank:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18Damage:1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 EDIT: I was assuming the Xukong killed the Yellow. If he did not, then my attack is against Yellow. Don't know if I can move somewhere to flank Yellow, if not, so bet it and take 2 off my attack roll.
Shortly indeed, as the last shredskin is cut down by Zarnel the Torn. You go to explore the Seer's District further...
A large two-tier platform with a rectangular stone altar dominates this chamber. A narrow channel stained red runs around its floor, twisting in strange patterns. The platform is flanked by six statues of demonic mien that reach out with wicked claws.
Knowledge (arcana or religion) DC 15:
You recognize that the chamber was once used for performing auguries based on its layout, furnishings, and decorations.
Knowledge (arcana or religion) DC 20:
You can both identify their ritual use and realize that different configurations of the tiles often have special significance.
Knowledge (arcana or religion) DC 25:
You identify the statues as so-called “beasts of ignorance,” mythological creatures common in the artwork of a divination cult known as the Vision Unveiled.
Feel free to move your icons about in the map and describe your investigation.
|AC 14, T 14, FF 11|HP: 42/42|F +5, R 0, W +4 (-1 vs sonic, +1 vs earth/acid, +2 vs MA/disease)|Init -1 Perc +2|CMB +7 CMD 16|5/5 Arcane, 2/2 Shard, 3/3 erase, 1/1 六, 5/5 Death Field, 1/1 Scholar, 1/1 Archivist, 1/1 Time
GM Weenerton wrote:
Shortly indeed, as the last CUTskin is TORN down by Zarnel the SHREDDED.
GM Weenerton wrote:
Shortly indeed, as the last TORNskin is SHREDDED by Zarnel the CUT.
GM Weenerton wrote:
Shortly indeed, as the last SLICEskin is DICED by Zarnel the JULIENNE FRYMASTER!
Amiri | Female CN Medium Human Barbarian 3 | HP 50/50 +5 while raging | AC 20 AC 19 while raging | F +9 R +7 W +7 | Perc +7 (+2 Init) | Default Exploration ( Search) | Speed 25ft | Active Conditions: None
Arcana:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
I am pretty sure this was once used for performing auguries based on its layout, furnishings, and decorations..
These tiles have significance in the ritual use, but the configuration is also important.
That statue is of a "beast of ignorance", mythological creatures common in the artwork of a divination cult known as the Vision Unveiled.
Male Gnome Oracle 10 | HP 73/73 | AC26 T15 FF24 | CMB +5, CMD 19 | F+4 R+5 W+8; +2 v fear/despair; +2 v lang effects/spells | Init+6 | Low-light vision | Perc+13, SM+1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 8/8; 2nd 7/7; 3rd 7/7; 4th 6/6; 5th 4/4 | arcane bond [_] | mnemonic vestment [_] | arcane mark [_], comprehend languages [_], message [_], read magic [_] | Channel Positive Energy 6/6 | Energy Body (rounds) 10/10 | Combat Healer [_] | Delay Affliction 2/2 | Eternal Hope [_] | Active conditions: None
Arin seems enraptured by the spiral channel in the middle of the lower level. He walks over and stands directly on it, inspecting the details exhaustively before he looks up and slow turns, scanning each of the statues.
Perception, looking for nothing in particular but perhaps noticing something:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Male Human (Garundi) #43870-5 | Investigator 6| HP 51/51 | Init +1 | AC: 16 T:11 FF:18 | F: +4 (+4 vs Poison), R: +6 W: +7 (+1 Trans)|+1 Adam. Stinging Whip +7(1d3+2) | Perception +11 | Diplo +9 | UMD +13 | Sense Motive +14 | Spellcraft +10 |DD +12
Active:
Darkvision 6h, Barkskin 1h, Longstrider 1h
Las, having read far too many chronicles, is concerned about the statutes surrounding the platform and tries to make sure they aren't going to come to life. He remains outside of the red lines.
You get the tile info for free :) included in map slides
As you stand on the upper level, from the skulls that line the altar starts to flow a brownish red liquid.
Craft (Alchemy) or Kn. Arcana 20:
This appears to be a substance once used in divination magic that fell out of fashion.
Craft (Alchemy) or Kn. Arcana 25:
Years of exposure causes deleterious effects.
You can study the tiles for a minute and perform a Knowledge Arcana/Religion check to gain rewards for the Pathfinder forces! However, after a few seconds you see a gas begin to emanate from the liquid. You have 2 rounds of prep before you have consequences to deal with.
Amiri | Female CN Medium Human Barbarian 3 | HP 50/50 +5 while raging | AC 20 AC 19 while raging | F +9 R +7 W +7 | Perc +7 (+2 Init) | Default Exploration ( Search) | Speed 25ft | Active Conditions: None
Arcana on liquid:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
When looking at the brownish liquid, Enora commentsThis appears to be a substance once used in divination magic that fell out of fashion.
I am pretty sure that years of exposure to it can causes deleterious effects.
Arcana on the tiles:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13Damn, not the spot I wanted to roll awful haha
I have no preparation I want to take besides trying to avoid breathing in the gas.
You can hold your breath for a number of rounds equal to twice your Constitution score, but only if you do nothing other than take move actions or free actions. If you take a standard action or a full-round action (such as making an attack), the remainder of the duration for which you can hold your breath is reduced by 1 round. [/ooc]
Amiri | Female CN Medium Human Barbarian 3 | HP 50/50 +5 while raging | AC 20 AC 19 while raging | F +9 R +7 W +7 | Perc +7 (+2 Init) | Default Exploration ( Search) | Speed 25ft | Active Conditions: None
I will start as soon as I see the gas so 2 rounds taken from my max number of rounds (22/24 rounds of breath holding)
Male Human (Garundi) #43870-5 | Investigator 6| HP 51/51 | Init +1 | AC: 16 T:11 FF:18 | F: +4 (+4 vs Poison), R: +6 W: +7 (+1 Trans)|+1 Adam. Stinging Whip +7(1d3+2) | Perception +11 | Diplo +9 | UMD +13 | Sense Motive +14 | Spellcraft +10 |DD +12
Active:
Darkvision 6h, Barkskin 1h, Longstrider 1h
Las Lajas, seeing the gas, pulls out his vapors of easy breathing, but does not open it.
"If anyone succumbs to the gas, we can open this jar and it might reverse the effects. But let's leave it closed for now."
Las holds his breath as he tries to examine the gas Craft Alchemy w/Guidance (T10)=25, wanting to make sure it is not a contact poison.
Las Lajas holds his breath and examines the runes. He procures insight about the district, leading the party to Supplies hidden by the seers before they fled Jormurdun.
More supplies increase the Aid tokens in place. Encounter concluded. You have completed the Seer's District. Where to next?
Assuming no dissent, I'll set us up for Armorer's District. They could use some successes and I'm pretty sure y'all have more successes under your belt than any other table right now.
