GL's Shattered Star.

Game Master Grandlounge

Which direction would you like to explore?

Try south I suppose.

South works. 'tiyeli wants to see everything, after all.

Heading south sends you down an open passage way that allows you to easily hear the sound of a large party in full swing—delighted laughter, spirited music, the clinking of fine crystal, and the murmur of a large crowd—becomes increasingly obvious.

Marcus mutters "Nothing suspicious there. "

Zeltyieli chuckles, "Seems totally fine," taking a moment to try to parse anything important said in the mutters.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

Von-Dai chuckles, then starts seeing if he can tell what kind of magical aura this is.

Cast detect magic and concentrate for 3 rounds.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17

Zeltyieli notices something about the sounds of the party, and Von detects magic but does not know anything about its nature. That said can you both give me a will save?

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 (+3 more if it's Enchantment/Charm or +2 if it's vs. illusion)

will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 Ew

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Well... you continue forward.

Before you is a grand masked ball in full swing. Dozens of men and women dressed in fine clothing dance to the music of a small orchestra on the stage, while just below the stage sits none other than Runelord Sorshen herself on a ruby throne, clad in a scandalously revealing gown. As the PCs enter, she rises from the throne and claps her hands twice. This causes the orchestra to fall silent and the members of the dance to immediately hush and turn their attention to her as she speaks. “Oh my sweet subjects,” she coos, her voice seductive and penetrating. “Now is the time for us to enjoy the succulent fruits of our labor. I give you license to indulge your appetites, every unexpressed libidinous impulse, for by such indulgences you honor me. Those who would interfere with this sacrament are like the blind chastising the sighted for looking with pleasure upon a rainbow. Why, some in our midst this very moment actively work against us—obstacles between us and the indulgence of our passions. Behold the cold and bloodless prudes who even now stand before us!”

All the guests turn to face you, their expressions a mixture of contempt and disgust. One looming man dressed in green-and-gold robes (DC 25 Knowledge [arcana or history] check), raises an accusing finger at you and yells venomously: “The proper place for those without the Inner Fire is the grave! Come, let us drag them there!” At this command, the crowd begins to move toward you, emitting a unified, growing howl of fury

Well, that was a round of abysmal saves.

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

"As a counteroffer, may I propose that we just leave and promise never to work against the Runelady again?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Zeltyieli blinks, then mutters, "Um... How is this possible? Aren't all the Runelords, you know... gone?" He looks forward and laughs, "Prudes? Us? I'm thinking you've confused us with the utterly joyless Grey Maidens"

"I don't think they are looking to talk any more. " he adds while getting ready to lash some party goers.

The looming man dressed in green-and-gold robes is Karzoug, the runelord of greed.

Perception from everyone as the crowd accelerates toward you.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

"Wait! Karzoug, do you not see your symbol right here, orbiting my head?"

Does my runesage archetype currently being tuned towards Greed get me any bonus?

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

@Von not in this case.

Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

As the crowd rushes toward you, they all vanish the room is empty until a ball of light with two metal wings appears, flying 20ft above you. Then it fires two small beams at Marcus.

I will need will saves from everybody.

Light Ray: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 ⇒ 2
Light Ray: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 51d6 ⇒ 3

You can all act.

will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Marcus will move directly under the ball and lash it (should be able to reach up to 20 with 15' above his head).

power attack
to hit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31 damage: 1d3 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

"Curses! How could I have been fooled by such an illusion?"

Knowledge check to identify this?

WIll: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 (+2 if it's v. illusion)

Arcana Von.

You all pass the will save.

The creature you are seeing is real and just disappeared into a puff of light after being whipped.

Arcana: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

"Hmm...an illusion of some kind?"

"Did I kill it?" he asks looking rather confused.

Zeltyieli shakes his head, his voice tentative, "I... don't know... At the moment, I can't think of anything that dies in a puff of light.."

Von the creature clearly came from a summon monster spell, and the illusion was a very complex programmed image.

"It was a summoned creature - it likely puffed out because either the summon spell ended or your strike was sufficient to destroy the summon. The party we walked in on was a very complex spell called a programmed image - likely to keep us from seeing the summoned creature's appearance. Still, we should keep an eye out in case it went invisible."

"Ok, so is there anything else?"

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Zeltyieli sighs, "Well, that's less exciting... and, seemingly, a lot of effort. Can we tell how long ago those spells were cast?"

GM: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24
Marcus, there is someone else in the room with you. The perception took a move action. you all still have actions.

"There's still trouble in here. "

So do I know the square in which there's someone? If so I'll move to and engage the space.

miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 87 high is good always
to hit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 damage: 1d3 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16 moot

"What, where? Show me."

I will cast glitterdust (Will DC 19) on the area.

Marcus misses but von is able to catch the creature in glitter dust.

Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

As the creature appears you find her perilously close to Zel and attacks

bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 301d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 plus sinful
claws: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 291d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
claws: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 201d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Chanukrah:
Marcus:
Zeltiyeli:
Von:

Ow. I'm no battle cleric.

Zeltyieli steps back carefully and quickly casts a spell to try to staunch the bleeding.

Cure Serious (from Water Breathing): 3d8 + 6 ⇒ (3, 1, 8) + 6 = 18

Marcus will do the usual.

power attack
to hit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15 damage: 1d3 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
to hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 damage: 1d3 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Zel backs aways, trying to regain his vitality. Marcus lashes out with his whip.

Von-Dai frowns and steps back from the creature before he casts a spell, firing a ray of flame at the creature.

Knowledge (dungeoneering): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

Scorching Ray vs touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Fire Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 1, 4) = 14

Confirm?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Fire Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 3) = 15

Von, this is a lust sinspawn, but much more powerful than others you have seen.
The creature looks to keep pressing her advantage against Zel.

Zel I need two will saves from you.

bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 321d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 plus sinful
Confimation bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 171d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
claws: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 171d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
claws: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 291d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Chanukrah:
Marcus:
Zeltiyeli:
Von:

power attack
to hit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26 damage: 1d3 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
to hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 damage: 1d3 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

(+3 on both of those if it's an Enchantment/Charm effect)

Zel, you are sickened for 1d6 ⇒ 3 minutes.

Rickenfrickensinspawn -- at least the crit didn't confirm, otherwise, the sicken wouldn't matter.

Zeltyeli steps back again and once again tries to heal himself, knowing it's very much a losing battle.

Cure Serious (From Summon III): 3d8 + 6 ⇒ (1, 8, 1) + 6 = 16 Back to 23

Von-Dai draws upon his arcane bond and again fires a ray of flame at the sinspawn.

Scorching Ray vs touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 4) = 11

"Cleric, I will kill you." the creature says to Zel.

bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 191d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 plus sinful Will save if hit.

claws: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 201d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
claws: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 141d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Chanukrah -59:
Marcus:
Zeltiyeli:
Von:

"Lay off the priest creature! I will kill you!"

to hit: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 damage: 1d3 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15
to hit: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 damage: 1d3 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Von-Dai once again wove magic, and fired several darts of force at the creature.

Magic Missile: 3d4 ⇒ (2, 3, 1) = 6

Zeltyieli says, "The Walker of Worlds won't let you do that," as he steps back and heals himself again.

Cure Serious (from Dispel): 3d8 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3, 7) + 6 = 22 (Up to 28)

The whip lashes the creature's face, and the burst of magic burns into its flesh, but it remains to fight. It seems hell-bent on killing some.

Assuming Zel took a 5ft to not take an Aoo it continues its assault.

bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 211d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 plus sinful Will save if hit.
claws: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 171d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
claws: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 271d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Chanukrah -81:
Marcus:
Zeltiyeli:
Von: