At long last, the Pathfinders have reached the lost Sky Citadel Jormurdun only to find it already occupied by fiends and subterranean foes. The Society must mount an epic offense to explore the immense subterranean city while simultaneously driving off the squatters within. If they succeed, the Pathfinders may discover that the greatest prize is not the mountain fortress itself but the treasure that lies at its heart.
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A voice carries out clearly over the noise of all the Pathfinders gathered in the Great Cathedral. The talk soon dies away, leaving you to hear the announcement. ”Greetings, intrepid Pathfinders! I, Master of Scrolls Kreighton Shaine, welcome you to the long-lost Sky Citadel of Jormurdun! For the upcoming operation I recommend you work in small teams, so speak with your comrades here, find a place, and check to make sure you have all your gear. I will brief you all momentarily.”
GMs, you may begin running Act I, but do not start Act II. We will move on in about 2 days.
A well-dressed elf snaps his fingers at a bear that had been studiously heeling near the elf. The bear--already paying good attention--looks up and keeps her eyes on the elf as he begins looking around for other. "Who do you imagine our team is, huh Selune?" he asks, absent-mindedly and without returning the eye contact, as he tries to determine who else at the gathering would be in his group.
An older samsaran man walks in, an awful white wig covering his bald head. A small pet pig waddles in behind him. He walks up to Mun and promptly sticks out his hand. "Hello, there! Do you know what all this hubbub is about? The name is Barbo, by the way." The rod in his other hand appears magical, but might also be a simple walking staff.
Male LN Human (Tien) Monk (Unchained) 10 | HP 94/94| AC 30 T 23 FF 27 | CMB +15, CMD 38 | F +9 R +10 Will +10 (+2 Vs enchantment spells and effects) | Init: +2 | Perc: +18, SM: +15 | Speed 60ft | Stunning Fist: 10/10 | Ki Pool: 10/12 | Active conditions: Mage Armour, Shadow Splinter, Barkskin
A bald young man dressed in a flowing pair of trousers and shirt approaches. He wears a backpack which he carries easily and in his right hand holds a staff that has what looks like an axe blade on one end and a crescent on the other end. His hands are work hardened and calloused, especially his knuckles.
May I join your group. I am Kitajo. Do you know anything about why we are here?
While your group is coming together, you can begin sharing any information you remember regarding the current mission.
To recall knowledge about dwarven sky citadels (Knowledge Dungeoneering or History):
DC 10+
Spoiler:
The sky citadels are massive fortress-cities the dwarves built millennia ago. Each one is heavily fortified and can weather the mightiest assaults. The most prevalent language in a sky citadel is likely Dwarven, so an explorer would do well to have at least some means of translating text.
DC 15+
Spoiler:
Supposedly there were 10 sky citadels, though four of those are considered lost. Even the names are forgotten, though the dwarves have not forgotten Koldukar, which was captured by orcs thousands of years ago. It’s assumed that any lost sky citadel met a catastrophic end.
DC 20+
Spoiler:
Based on the Pathfinder Society’s research, it appears the dwarves left Jormurdun willingly. In fact, from the state of the outer keep that leads into Jormurdun, it’s as though they were trying to keep something in as much as they were trying to keep someone else out.
To recall rumors about the upcoming mission (Knowledge Local or Diplomacy (Gather Information)):
DC 15+
Spoiler:
Although Master of Swords Marcos Farabellus led the military portion of this expedition, Master of Scrolls Kreighton Shaine is in charge of overseeing the actual exploration and study of the sky citadel. No one doubts the elf ’s intelligence and historical expertise, but there are some who question whether he has the ability to manage so large an operation.
DC 20+
Spoiler:
Rumor has it that the Society wants to claim Jormurdun as much for its undisturbed archaeological value as for a powerful artifact supposedly buried inside
the city.
DC 25+
Spoiler:
Apparently early divinations regarding Jormurdun revealed that “dwarves still walk its halls,” which many have interpreted as meaning that there are undead creatures infesting the sky citadel.
To recall information about the demons that inhabit the Worldwound (Knowledge Planes or Diplomacy (Gather Information, at -2 penalty)):
DC 15+
Spoiler:
Demons are powerful outsiders that often resist attacks made by anything but cold iron or good-aligned weapons.
DC 20+
Spoiler:
Most demons are resistant or immune to acid, cold, electricity, and fire. Some are able to resist an even wider range of damage and magic.
DC 25+
Spoiler:
All but the weakest demons have the ability to teleport vast distances, and virtually all have some spellcasting ability. Concealing the battlefield with darkness is a fairly common tactic.
DC 30+
Spoiler:
Your recent study of demons makes it easier for you to recall important information at a moment’s notice. Your entire party gains a +2 competence bonus on Knowledge (planes) checks made to identify demons during this adventure.
To recall details about the deities of the dwarves (Knowledge Religion):
DC 10+
Spoiler:
The chief god of the dwarves is Torag, god of the forge, protection, and strategy. Hard work and respect are core elements of his faith, and failure to maintain one’s tools is considered a sign of disrespect.
DC 15+
Spoiler:
Family is very important in dwarven culture and religion, and most of the dwarven pantheon is part of Torag’s household. His wife, siblings, and children each direct another aspect of dwarven society such as oaths, warfare, cooperation, and strength.
DC 20+
Spoiler:
The worship of Droskar—the god of toil, slavery and cheating—is frowned upon if not outright forbidden in a typical dwarven community. After catching Droskar copying the work of others and claiming it as his own, Torag cast him from the pantheon and cursed him.
DC 25+
Spoiler:
Some communities also revere (or at least recognize and depict) one or more quasi-divine figures that figure into dwarven mythology. These include both benign entities such as a specific assistant at Torag’s forge as well as dangerous creatures like infamous purple worms. Although these figures are unable to grant spells, they may be able to grant other boons.
I know little of the dwarves. I read some texts in my novitiate though.
The sky citadels are massive fortress-cities the dwarves built millennia ago. Each one is heavily fortified and can weather the mightiest assaults. The most prevalent language in a sky citadel is likely Dwarven, so an explorer would do well to have at least some means of translating text.
"Curious that the Society would choose an expert on Elvish lore and history for a quest to a Sky Citadel, but I will do what I can. Of course you all know that the fundamentals of dwarven religion center around Torag and his family, and you must all know of how Droskar was cast out of that family for presenting others' work as his own. Obviously his worship is mostly downright forbidden in upstanding communities." Mun couldn't seem less interested as he shares this information, as if running down bullet points from a list.
He doesn't seem to have anything else to share, though.
After you all display your diverse knowledge, a tengu explorer wearing a hooded suit of chainmail and carrying a small cage with a trio of canaries approaches your group, "Hi there fellas, what brings you all here, to the wound in the world? Are you looking for shining gems and sparkling treasuries?
"I beg you pardon! My name's Katcho, -he looks toward your still forming circle, and stretches a feathery hand towards the man from Tian Xia- I managed to overhear your name Kitajo, pleased to meet you. So, what are the rest of your names?"
Now, as you introduce yourselves, where would you wish to stand as a group for the briefing, 1) close to the front, center of the cathedral or to the back of the room? 2)Near the west wing, in a deeper but more illuminated hallway at the center, closer to the east wing?
Sitting silently in the corner is a tall but lean human male. His face is mostly covered by a dark hood on a dark cloak- but what light illuminates a dark well kept beard and young eyes. He observes the gathering group quietly, only slight head movements providing acknowledgment of his hearing and understanding of the situation.
At his feet lays a large, black, cat. The light hitting it displays a gentle, almost imperceptible spotting under the black. As soon as the beam of light passes her fur recesses into its deep black color.
The cat, for her part, looks comfortable if not bored.
He stands up suddenly and approaches the others.
"Names Edmund. Spent some time in a rebellion 'gainst Cheliax and then found myself on the wrong side of some demons in the world wound. I was looking forward to a little break from the Hell's and the Abyss. But... seems like I am right back to fighten fiends 'gain. That's luck fer ya."
The older gent nods. "For knowledge! What else is there in this world but knowledge?" He shrugs, and raises his hands. "And a little bit of coin never hurts! Besides, I spent some time fighting demons in a past life. Or, she did, anyway." He adjusts his toupee and smirks.
This means you're huddling at the back of the cathedral, close to the wings. (Will try to make some horrible ASCII art.
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The black cat knowingly watches each of the others interacting with her hooman. Her tail flicks back and forth when a large yawn over takes her.
Hoomans talk too much. So many in walls. Smells like hooman too. No breeze in nose.
Distracted, a fly catches her attention and suddenly she pounces on it, in the center of the small circle that has formed by the others talking. Lifting her large paws, she notices the fly managed to escape her. She steps back toward Edmund, leans her weight up against him, and slides down into a curled up position.
"I'm Mun, and this is my companion Selune." He indicates the bear that hasn't left his side, patiently waiting.
Mun looks at Smarmy when the dwarf arrives; no distinct expression is on his face. "Well, I guess it makes sense to have a dwarf along. I didn't catch your name, but I do like your ideas. I too, might prefer the front. Though, it seems these rest have all indicated their preference for the darkest corner in the room, so, here we are."
”I require both silence and your attention, if you please! Once more, greetings. I am Kreighton Shaine, Master of Scrolls. It is my pleasure to welcome you to Jormurdun and thank you for the parts so many of you have played in getting us here today. The entirety of a dwarven sky citadel lies before us. It is our unique privilege to explore its halls and be the first to study its millennia-old treasures. If other sky citadels are any reference, Jormurdun is immense and would take a less ambitious expedition years to catalog appropriately. Of course, other expeditions are not deep in the Worldwound, so we do not have the privilege of taking our time. Every day spent here is another day that powerful demons might learn of us and attack. Study what you find, but also take care of any hazards you come across. I can only speculate at what kinds of defenses the former occupants left to protect their city.”
Suddenly, Kreighton looks with alarm to the ceiling of the room and shouts a warning.
”Calistria’s garters, I hate being right about these things. Prepare yourselves!”
Table GMs, you may begin Act 2, but do not go on to Act 3. Please remember to report your successes on the form available in the header of the GM thread.
A short (4'8") yet very muscular creature strolls in. His skin is shiny and black like onyx stone, and his eyes are like two shining green emeralds. With each step, the floorboards creak in the manner they would do with a large Ulfen man, and you feel the vibrations through your feet as he advances, hinting at a very dense body. Two greatswords are strapped on his back and his shining baldpate is circled with a silken blue sling, serving as a bandanna.
"Looks like I bought this cold iron greatsword at just the right time... Hi! my name's Jeydahvu. Nice to meet you all."
The odd-looking earth-blooded creature sits besides Edmund, and starts petting his battle cat, letting the panther smell the back of his hand several times so that his scent becomes familiar.
See Invisibility, Mirror Image (3), Shield, Protection from Evil, Antitoxin/plague/soothe syrup/vermin repellent
Male N Oread Bloodrager 8 - Init +0, Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Perception +15, AC 20/ touch 9/ ff 20; CMD 25; hp 92/92, DR 1/--, F+12, R+3, W+8, Resist Acid 10, Speed 30 ft.
Boosting the token:
+1 Adamantine Greatsword, Rage:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34 CONFIRM CRIT TO DOUBLE BOOST:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
@GM: please let me know if it would be possible to provide links to the token effects and its current boost status. Thanks. If not I can generate a google sheet to track it and linkify under my alias. Cheers!
The dwarf turns to Mun with with a friendly smile.
"Oh, how fortunate we are to have a child of Kyonin among us!" He exclaims, only the most sensitive able to notice the contempt hidden behind the cheerful facade. "I am Baron Smarmy of Kravenkus... though no need for such formal titles among friends, right? You may call me Smarmy."
Of course, then Kreighton starts calling his warning, and the dwarf seems to instantly go on the alert, his eyes scanning for whatever it is that the Master of Scrolls is yelling about.
You note him step towards the nearest cover as he does so, making sure someone else stands between himself and whatever it is.
Edmund's bow quickly comes up and an arrow knocked. Kissan raises to a crouched position and emits a low, guttural growl. Her hair stands on end and her muscles ripple with anticipatory energy.
Stepping aside, he attempts to find a dark corner to shift into.
From his side, his hands flash a series of complex gestures to the cat at his side.
Handle Animal (Autopass): Detect
Detect:
The animal is trained to seek out the smells of air currents, alchemical items and poisons, unusual noises or echoes, and other common elements that signify the presence of potential dangers or secret passages. When commanded, the animal uses its Perception skill to try to pinpoint the source of anything that strikes it as out of the ordinary about a room or location. Note that because the animal is not intelligent, any number of doors, scents, strange mechanisms, or unfamiliar objects might catch the animal’s attention, and it cannot attempt the same Perception check more than once in this way.
With the sudden shift of energy in the room, Kissan's posture immediately changes from playful to intensely focused. She looks over at Edmund just as he shifts into the shadows- her eyes following down his arm to his hands.
Something not right. Hooman looking for something. Must help
Perception:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13+8 scent
Smelling the air, she steps back into a defensive position next to Edmund in the shadows.
@Jeydahvu: Aid Token Actions will be the first slide of the slides... (Brain malfunctioning?) Linked here. But there are no Boosting mechanics in this Special, this means that we are still holding on to it as the following begins to happen.
Dozens of ropes fall from the ceiling, dancing in the air until dark-eyed, gray-skinned dwarves, bald headed and bearded, slide down to their dangling ends. The invaders attack with malevolent roars. Three of them are facing your group. One wearing a weathered cloak, dirty and stained, very yellow in color is wielding a crossbow, the next one has dried blood splattered on his armor, wielding a warhammer, and the last one has a green sash tied around her waist, sporting a heavy mace.
"Duergar." Smarmy spits out, clearly at least partially familiar with such creatures, and not in a good way.
He races across the open area, before the nearest one can move to defend itself, hauling out his battleaxe as he goes, and hacking at her as hard as he can.
If the sneak attack lands, then she will not be able to make AoO's for one round (due to Slow Reactions rogue talent). As well, he will apply a negative for her to hit for 1 round from Debilitating Injury class abililty (-2 to hit, -4 vs Smarmy)
He mutters something to her in a strange tongue as he does so.
Undercommon:
"You gray bastards should have stayed in your holes." He growls.
Edmund closes his eyes and concentrates for only a brief moment. As his eyes open and focus at the Druegar now standing at the end of the hall, his features seem the same and yet somehow different. Hidden behind the hood of his cloak are two very small horns, and his muscle swell beyond their normal size.
Swift: Aspect of the Bull, +2 Str x1 min
Drawing his bow, he unleashes a flourish of arrows down on the yellow clothed creature.
As the last arrow leaves his bowstring, Edmund's hand flash another series of commands to the now bristling cat.
Handle Animal, Trick: Attack. Auto-success
The cat bristles with energy and, following her hooman's commands, she leaps off down the hallway toward the threatening foe. Teeth first, she lunges at the creature, eyes glinting in the torch light.
Not only did you confirm that crit, you also get to ask two bits of useful information, per this table.
Round 1.1 UpdateBold, you can act. Barbo
Jeydahvu - Boosts his defenses with magical energy.
Edmund - Edmund's bolts are unable to find the flesh of his enemy.
Kissan - Even when caught unaware, Kissan's bite fails to pierce the duergar's armor.
Smarmy - Before letting his foe take another breath, Smarmy finds a way to slip his battleaxe between shield and armor, hitting vital organs. The duergar's limp body now lies in this cathedral, perhaps the first of many with groups of Pathfinders beginning their own fights.
Duergars (R, Y)
Mun
Kitajo
You still have the Aid Token. I'll put the Action's in a spoiler down here, as well.
AID TOKEN:
If a table has an Aid Token, the players can choose to use it during any PC’s turn or out of combat to achieve one of five effects that vary in strength between subtiers. The PCs at a table can only use one Aid Token per encounter, no matter how many such tokens they have. This aid can be used in one of the following ways (GM Note: there is no boosting mechanic):
Aid Another
Spoiler:
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, with a bonus of +3 instead of +2.
Allied Offensive
Spoiler:
A Pathfinder agent strikes a creature at the same time as the PC, increasing the damage dealt by one attack by 2d8 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
Spoiler:
A Pathfinder agent heals all of the PCs of 3d6 points of damage. Alternatively, in any subtier the agent can instead cast neutralize poison, remove curse, or remove disease with a caster level equal to the table’s APL (minimum 5).
Spellcasting Synergy
Spoiler:
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
Spoiler:
A Pathfinder agent provides the effects of a bard’s inspire courage bardic performance for 3 rounds, with competence bonus of +2.
A table can pass an unused Aid Token to another nearby table at any time. If the table has used an Aid Token, it can only pass it to another table after successfully completing an encounter. GMs should encourage the players to vary to whom they pass Aid Tokens, preventing a small number of tables from hoarding them.
Round 1.2 UpdateBold, you can act.
Jeydahvu
Edmund
Kissan
Smarmy
Duergars (R, Y) - Red attacks Kissan; Damage:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 Kissan recoils at the duergar's warhammer swing. Red attacks Mun:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 While a bolt flies nowhere close to threaten Mun's health.
Barbo - Only bot-delayed to keep us moving. Mun
Kitajo
Round 2 Start Jeydahvu
Edmund
Kissan
Smarmy
You still have the Aid Token. Full description in the post above.
"Duergar, you say? Can't say that I can tell the difference...."
Mun immediately begins casting a spell, calling on Ashava to protect both he and Selune. A lightly shimmering, translucent field appears in front of each, shifting in arcs to stay interposed between each of them and their nearest threat... which currently appears to be the duergar in the blood-spattered armor.
Mun grabs Selune roughly by the scruff of her neck and pulls her in front of him, releasing her with a push towards the same duergar. "Attack!" is all he says, simply; Selune bounds off as Mun follows, drawing his longspear.
Actions:
Standard: cast shield of faith on self and Selune with improved spell sharing Free: Handle Animal (attack, autosuccess) Move: Draw longspear 5' step
Shield of faith (Mun and Selune): 2.5 minutes each
GM:
I added a token for Selune to both the map and the last sheet with all of the character icons. I couldn't get the border the same as the other tokens, so I left her borderless so that you could add it instead.
I propose that we use the aid token for Timely Inspiration (3 rounds of Inspire Courage) and then pass it at the end of this encounter.
Selune roars as Mun drags her towards her target. She closes the distance in moments, standing tall on her hind legs momentarily before falling forward onto the duergar, closing her jaws on its shoulder and trying to add more blood to the already spattered armor.
GM, I assumed the sections on the map with rubble were difficult terrain... though realized they might not be. Doesn't change anything for me really, as its still a double move to get to the red one... but if it wasn't, I could be flanking... so figured I'd ask.
Smarmy works his way around, trying to get behind the duergar with the warhammer.
In the heat of the moment, Edmund is unable to steady himself and connect with the
target. Frustrated with his lack of composure, he chastises himself. Come'on. You know better than that. Steady yourself!
He draws his bow and takes a deep breath. Steady...
The cat nimbly dodges the warhammer's blow, and leaps again at the creatures neck. An arrow flies in, striking into the creatures side just before her teeth rip into it's shoulder. Settling back, she swipes at the creature with her claws, landing a blow across its face.
Barbo turns around at the duergar behind them. "Ooh, shiny!" He casts a spell, Glitterdust, and summons glittering lights in the dwarf's eyes. DC 18 Will save or be blinded. Aiming it at the dwarf and the empty spaces behind him.
...sections on the map with rubble were difficult terrain...
These sections are not difficult terrain, I've moved you into flanking position. On that note, when sitting at a RL table, we can say stuff like, PC1:"If I move first, I can set up flanking for you" PC2:"Sure, I'll delay, go right ahead!". I'm okay with this on PbP as well, so I'll occasionally move your actions a bit so you can get some of this bonuses. If you are not okay with me doing this, let me know in discussion.
Round 1.3 End
Barbo - Casts Glitterdust on the duergar with the yellow cloak, who is now blinded by the bright lights.Will DC 18:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Kitajo - Swiftly kicks the air out of the duergar's lungs.
Round 2.1 Update
Random Pathfinder Bard - Starts inspiring you. 3 rounds
Edmund - Lands two arrows on his target, leaving him open for Kissan.
Kissan - Manages to bite and claw the blind duergar and send him to the Lady of Graves.
Smarmy - Moves to flank.
Selûne - Bites deep into the duergar's shoulder.
Duergar (R) (HP -9/?) - Tries to hit the bear back. Attack; Damage:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 202d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4) + 6 = 15 And lands a hard blow on Selûne's side.
Duergar (Y) (HP -40) DEAD.
Jeydahvu
Barbo
Kitajo
Round 3 StartBold should be learning the deal by now =P.
Random Bard - Keeps Inspiring 2 rounds Edmund
Kissan
Smarmy
Selûne
Was no need to adjust me there, I can just 5' step into place on my turn. Was why I didn't worry about it too much
Smarmy comes in behind the duergar, while he's distracted by the bear, and fakes a blow across his legs, before turning his blade, and sweeping upwards, right towards his belly!
Bluff to Feint:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 DC would be 10 + his HD + wisdom modifier or his a sense motive... whichever is higher
With these mighty blows, the last duergar of the first wave drops to the ground.
From overhead comes the sound of breaking glass, followed by a rain of shards from the sunlight-reflecting mirrors above. Gloom floods the chamber as more of the attackers shimmy down the ropes. Fighting from the dais where he addressed the Pathfinders, Kreighton Shaine shouts, “Our assailants seem unwilling to negotiate. Someone capture one and get some answers!” You can see another trio of duergars preparing to drop close to you.
You have 1 round to prepare before they land.
Prep Round 0
Random Bard ends his song. Last round competence +2 (I know, it was good while it lasted, but you are on a duergar slaying roll here!) Edmund
Kissan
Smarmy
Selûne
Jeydahvu
Barbo
Mun
Kitajo
Duergars Landing
"Oh, well done!" Smarmy crows, as the last duergar falls. "You are clearly formidable allies!"
He starts moving towards where the new set of gray dwarves are dropping down.
GM, where exactly are the new guys rappelling down from? Head over that way anyway, in my free round. if multiple spots, than whichever gets him moving closer to the important muckity mucks at the front of the hall =)
"Those ones didn't get the chance to use their magical abilities, but watch out for that. They can easily double their size with a moments thought." Though of course, you all probably already knew that, he adds, quickly.
He then frowns slightly, looking around suspiciously. "Supposed to be able to turn invisible when they want too... probably not overly useful when they're making the big showy entrances though."
Edmund reaches into his belt and pulls out a dull grey ioun stone, enchanted with magical fire. He places it by his head and it begins to orbit around his raised cloak- casting deep, shifting, shadows across his face.
Can I take a pot shot against a descending duergar?
If able to take a single ranged attack:
+1, DA, Precise, Inspire:1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30-2 for every 100 feet away Damage, MC +3, Inspire:1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13
Edmund will cast "protection from evil, communal" giving each of his allies (5 total, so not Kissan, himself, or the bear) +2 AC and +2 Saves against evil for 1 minute
Barbo takes a step forward and looks up. He moves a hand to his neck, for support. "Aye, my neck! Dratted duergars keep coming in from my weak spot. Let's all just hurry this up." He waves a hand and you suddenly feel lighter. "Haste", he whispers.
Casting Haste on every ally except Jeydahvu and Kissan.
Haste:
The transmuted creatures move and act more quickly than normal. This extra speed has several effects.
When making a full attack action, a hasted creature may make one extra attack with one natural or manufactured weapon. The attack is made using the creature’s full base attack bonus, plus any modifiers appropriate to the situation. (This effect is not cumulative with similar effects, such as that provided by a speed weapon, nor does it actually grant an extra action, so you can’t use it to cast a second spell or otherwise take an extra action in the round.)
A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. Any condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) also makes you lose dodge bonuses.
All of the hasted creature’s modes of movement (including land movement, burrow, climb, fly, and swim) increase by 30 feet, to a maximum of twice the subject’s normal speed using that form of movement. This increase counts as an enhancement bonus, and it affects the creature’s jumping distance as normal for increased speed.
After a day of website woes, I'm finally able to post, uh, post #2.
Welcome to my piece of the action for the Retrocon Multitable special Legacy of the Stonelords!
We will be starting on January 14th, merely 10 days away. Your PCs will be busy from January 14 through March 8, so make sure they'll be free for that time frame. If you need to change which character you will bring, you can still do that up until just before we begin.
In a Multitable Special, I expect at least one post per day and one over the weekend, I'll try to be as active as possible throughout this period. If you have real-life throwing a wrench into your gaming schedule, please let me know, either here in Discussion or a PM.
Also make sure your alias has up-to-date character sheet info, (I recommend that you use the template found in this link) and let me know if you have any special abilities that I should be aware of up front.
Some Basic Rules of Engagement (ROE):
OOC Text: When mistakes are made or clarifications are necessary, just let us know in the discussion thread. Let's keep the ooc text in the gameplay thread to a minimum.
Conditions/Effects: Regarding penalties or bonuses/buffs/debuffs from conditions/effects, please, players, indicate any bonuses/penalties to attacks, damage, etc separately--to remind the GM and other players.
For example, [dice=Attack, Power Attack, Inspire Courage, Fatigued]d20-1+1-2; d8+2+1-2[/ dice].
Animal Companion/Mount/Familiar/Eidolon: Please create a separate alias for it, especially if it will act on its own.
Initiative: Animal Companions/Mounts/Familiars/Eidolons will have their own Initiative results, unless the PC is mounted on the creature. They can act independently or you can opt to have you and your companion act at the same time on the lower of the two Initiative results. The one with the higher result will be considered delayed, but not flat-footed. (If mounted, the mount acts on the PC's initiative.)
Miss Chance: I prefer that you roll miss chances when applicable; if you roll do, please use a d100, where a "miss" is less than or equal to the percentage chance.
For those using Hero Lab, it's quite simple:
Under the "File" tab, select "Output Hero Statblock." In the pop-up menu, select the "BBCode" tab and click on the "Copy" button. In your PC's Paizo profile, click on the "Edit My Profile" button. Then paste it into the "About [Your PC's Name]" block near the bottom of the page.
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Swiped about half of the above post mostly from GM Ladile, who swiped it from GM Lorenzo, we are a sharing community =)
Based on that, I would bet the bloodrager fits better? Though either could really work. We don't have a ton of healing/divine but enough of us can use wands to not have any real problem.
Selfishly, the more slashy-slashy types between me and the enemy, the happier I am :)
Apologies for being so late today, we are currently suffering for some fuel/gasoline/petrol shortage on my country, which meant I had to wait about 8 hours in my office (after hours) so I could start a queue that ended up lasting about 10 hours more! I've been awake for about 30 hours now, so I'll start Act 2 (not the popcorn) now, and will check on you later, after a quick power nap. (I hope it'll be quick)
Welcome Jeydahvu!
I'm working on the Gameplay post as I typed this =)
I'm not sure if we're maybe arguing the same point, but absent a class ability like Lore Master, you can't. Perhaps that's what you meant by the "usual restrictions," but Mun has no such ability. Mun most definitely cannot take 10 on a Knowledge check under any usual circumstance.
Lore Master wrote:
Lore Master (Ex): At 5th level, the bard becomes a master of lore and can take 10 on any Knowledge skill check that he has ranks in. A bard can choose not to take 10 and can instead roll normally. In addition, once per day, the bard can take 20 on any Knowledge skill check as a standard action. He can use this ability one additional time per day for every six levels he possesses beyond 5th, to a maximum of three times per day at 17th level.
To add a bit to this point, UMD has a restriction on Taking 10, while Knowledge has nothing of the sort. The usual "it's allowed because it's not forbidden" argument.
UMD wrote:
Special: You cannot take 10 with this skill. You can’t aid another on Use Magic Device checks. Only the user of the item may attempt such a check.
Hey. My wife and I are taking a mini vacation over the next 5 days. I am expecting to still be able to post, but probably only once day. Feel free to Bot me as needed.
Understood, if/when we're in combat, I'll delay your actions as long as possible and bot you before the enemies act. Outside of combat I'll roll for you as needed. =)
Missing, not much? Jeeves grabbed the tome, something invisible happened that harmed Jeeves, some knowledge and spellcraft got thrown around, but basically, 4 rounds have passed since you got to the idol.
This is my first time encountering a negative level in PFS. To what extent is this a condition that needs to be cleared at the end of the scenario? I'm guessing this is a temporary Neg level that Selune will eventually get a saving throw against? Is there anything else to it?
Its starts out temporary, and can be fixed up the same day via restoration (for 380 gp or 2 PP)... or you can let him try the save the next day, and hope it goes away, or else it becomes permanent (and costs 1280 gp, or 4 PP to fix with restoration).
Negative levels don't neccesarilly need to be cleared (though most people try to). But they are recorded, and carry through, if you don't.
See Invisibility, Mirror Image (3), Shield, Protection from Evil, Antitoxin/plague/soothe syrup/vermin repellent
Male N Oread Bloodrager 8 - Init +0, Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Perception +15, AC 20/ touch 9/ ff 20; CMD 25; hp 92/92, DR 1/--, F+12, R+3, W+8, Resist Acid 10, Speed 30 ft.
What Smarmy said, but there's an option B: abandon your animal companion after the scenario is over and get a new one for free.
"If a druid releases her companion from service, she may gain a new one by performing a ceremony requiring 24 uninterrupted hours of prayer in the environment where the new companion typically lives. This ceremony can also replace an animal companion that has perished."
See Invisibility, Mirror Image (3), Shield, Protection from Evil, Antitoxin/plague/soothe syrup/vermin repellent
Male N Oread Bloodrager 8 - Init +0, Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Perception +15, AC 20/ touch 9/ ff 20; CMD 25; hp 92/92, DR 1/--, F+12, R+3, W+8, Resist Acid 10, Speed 30 ft.
I think retrain the 6 tricks is free if you have handle animal - you just have to have the GM mark it on your chronicle yes? Spending that kind of money on a companion is a real wealth sink, so replace instead of revive...
Hey guys! How's everyone? Hope you're all good! Just wanted to let you know that the stuff at work that has been keeping me busier than I've been for the last year is wrapping up tomorrow, or about 12 hours from this post actually. So I can pick up the pace once again (even if I think our rhythm has been good)
Not sure if we just have that little 5' wide bottleneck, or if we can move past on the sides.
Sorry Smarmy, didn't catch your post here earlier, you can pass below the statues, the arms do not impede movement. Only the squares where the front feet rest have solid objects. I'll make some white circles to represent the front feet, those wold be the only squares you can't pass through.
About the Plaza of the Brothers' Arches, your stupid GM (me) used the wrong slide, and didn't realize until you were way too deep in battle. (Remember those endless waves of Jey fodder, I mean, animated objects?)
but you've done an amazing job sorting them out! Instead...
Just to comment on this. =)
I copied the tiles to another sheet, and was messing around trying to find a pattern...
To little avail.
So I went all meta...
Took all the tiles, and rotated them so they were all pointing with up the same way... that didn't help much either.
Then realized that all the tiles were not the same size. So looked at the height of the tiles, and tried to arrange them assuming they were cut up in rows, and all the tiles in each row would have roughly the same height.
That kinda started to show a pattern... but only worked to a certain point, then I hit a wall a wall again, with 4 pieces that didn't seem to fit.
Looks like someone else rotated a couple of those pieces, and fitted them in.
Not sure if that's the actual pattern they're in now, but if so, having just three tiles rotated differently, was mean! (if a good way to stop us overthinkers from attempting to reverse engineering the graphic =))
Looks like someone else rotated a couple of those pieces, and fitted them in.
I did rotate the last two pieces, to show the success your PC's had in remembering the future.
Smarmy wrote:
Not sure if that's the actual pattern they're in now, but if so, having just three tiles rotated differently, was mean! (if a good way to stop us overthinkers from attempting to reverse engineering the graphic =))
I didn't cut out the pieces, just moved them around a bit to make space for a grid, but your meta analysis paid off =P
Had you noticed I forgot to ask for sheet stuff? So I'll quietly leave this here.
Can you please provide me with the following for your CS?
Player:
Character:
Pathfinder Society Number:
Faction:
Slow Track or Normal:
This Chronicle #:
Starting XP:
Initial Prestige:
Initial Fame:
Prestige Spent on this Chronicle:
Starting Gold:
Day Job Roll:
Gold Spent on this Chronicle:
Anything else you want me to note on your Chronicle:
Chronicle Boon wise, each of you can choose two different boons from the following list, the rest will be crossed.
Foes of the Forge Father (Monument District): Extensive wall carvings document the dwarves’ struggle against their ancestral enemies, and having read the atrocities committed by giants, goblins, and orcs, you have dedicated yourself to defeating them. You gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls made to confirm critical hits against humanoids with the giant, goblin, or orc subtype, and you deal additional damage equal to your weapon’s critical hit modifier when you score a successful critical hit against such a foe; this additional damage is added to the final total, and is not multiplied by the critical hit modifier itself.
Shrine Savior (Temple District): Thanks to your efforts, the shrines of Jormurdun are better understood and cleansed of evil influence. You may use this boon to reduce the Prestige Point cost of a spellcasting service by 2 (minimum 0 Prestige Points). When you use this boon, cross it off your Chronicle sheet.
Sight of the Unseeing (Seer’s District): You exposure to Jormurdun’s prophecies and ancient cults has given you exceptional insight into future events. You gain a +1 insight bonus to AC and on saving throws when flat-footed or during a surprise round. You may cross this boon off your Chronicle sheet before rolling attack roll, initiative check, ability check, skill check, or saving throw to add 1d6 to the result. Alternatively, you may cross this boon off your Chronicle sheet before rolling d% as part of a divination spell (such as augury, divination, or contact other plane) to either add or subtract 1d6 from the result.
