The shattered Shield - Regular (Inactive)

Game Master Helikon

Manthos lights his small lantern outside the tomb and then cautiously descends, his mace at the ready.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Rhinshin continue to bee bop down the hallway.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Alexis does her best to keep up.

Rinshin, please make a reflex 20 save(Trap boni apply)

reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

did my trapspotter not catch the trap

Having stopped on the outskirts of the cemetery to perform the ritual that summons his phantom, Bielsi hurries as best he can to catch up. As best he can is not very impressive as his dwarven heritage shows through most prevalently in his short, slow legs.

Though she could easily outpace him, his phantom follows along behind him.

She is gaunt with dark circles under her eyes. But even in the afterlife, her hair and skin have the smoothness and body that suggest she did not suffer a life of want before her death. Her face is haunted by a combination of despair, anger and betrayal that she looks ready to unleash on any convenient target.

Jadger being deaf doesn't fair very well either as he hops instead of walking hoping to make up for his obvious lack of stride.

@Rinshin what do you mean with trapspotter? The trap is entirely mundane.
And Rinshin and everyone close to him falls into a trap.
Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Trap Spotter (Ex): Whenever a rogue with this talent comes within 10 feet of a trap, she receives an immediate Perception skill check to notice the trap. This check should be made in secret by the GM.

It is a rogue talent. It does not matter if it is mundane or magical.

It means he would have been entitled to a preemptive Perception check (made secretly by you) to notice it before it was sprung.

It's an ability for rogues to have a chance to spot a trap before it's being sprung just by within 10 ft of it unless it's triggered 15ft away.

Laying at the bottom of the pit, Manthos wearily pulls a pair of small potion from his bag. "Didn't think I'd be into the stash this soon. Damn, I will hurt in the morning."

Potion CLWx2: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 41d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Bielsi also finds himself at the bottom of the pit, though Zarisha manages to avoid it.

"Well, someone doesn't want us here. I wonder if it was the original builders protecting the dead or the newcomers trying to keep us out," he says.

If you have a grappeling hook you can easely escape the pit.
On the plus side... you get more cash if you go this way.
As you look around you find the corpse of another visitor. who fell to his death. His fine clothes are unfortunately rotted beyond recognition, but alas he must have been a vain one eyed man, as his eyepatch is studded in rubies and quite quite valueable.

Did I fall? I'd no doubt have been at or near the back of the party....

Acting upon a hunch, Alexis examines the eyepatch (once she can get to it) with her third eye....

detect magic/Spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Jadger prepares a rope and knots it to allow his companion an easier escape.

As no one said they stayed back all fell in. But then it is not fatal anyway.
@Alexis the eyepatch is not magical. or anything but the items you brought with you.
With Jadgers help you easely climb out of the pit and continue down the stairs.
This crypt antechamber has been repurposed as a reception area. Four iron chairs, two on each side, sit against the walls.
Two funeral beds, pushed together to form an “L”-shaped desk, stand in the middle of the room.
A skeleton laced in gold sits at the desk and you can see the quill moving like a hummingbird down some parchment... or is it more likely an embalming linen.
Looking up it looks at you and in a raspy voice speaks to you.
"Welcome to the Grave Wager. Name?”

"Well...this is new," Bielsi says as he approaches the desk.

"I'm not quite ready to tell you my name. Until I know more about this place. Names have power, you know. I'm sure you understand," Bielsi replies.

Knowledge Religion to Identify: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

This is a standard skeleton. Nothing more than an automaton you would say.

Jadger waits to see if anyone responds as he couldn't read the skeleton's lips having none........

"Damn traps laying around" Rhinshin says scrambling out of the hole. "If anyone has any extra healing stuffs, I could use it. I think my tail is bruised"

Walking up to the skeleton, "Hmmm..Grave Wager...like a bet..." He then looks over the scroll. "Name is Rhinshin...point me to where coin can be made."

With no official, prying eyes around to get offended by the gesture, Bielsi uses his wand of Cure Light Wounds on Rhinsin while waiting to hear what the skeleton has to say.

CLW Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW Wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Alexis tends her own injuries while looking on in silent fascination. What a strange turn of events....

wand of cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
wand of cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Manthos strolls up to the desk and sets his hat on the edge. "Manthos Iterian, Occultist. How do I go about wagering in this establishment?"

Not sure Diplomacy works on this skeleton, but trying as he is my crowd
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
%$%&%*

The skeleton points to the room behind him and quickly scribbles down your names. you move to the next room and this room is... somewhat surprising to you. It contains four holds four sarcophagi arranged around a large statue, this one broken off just below the knees so only the feet remain. The rest of the fragments are missing from the room. Along the room’s western wall you can see two small crypts, each adorned with a swinging bronze gate.
But the room is not empty. Far from it. You hear voices in agitation.
"Faites votre jeux! Double six, double six, daddy needs a new pair of shoes. Double fours. Oh my good. Do you buy another cart. Dealer has two dragons."
One of the dwarves comes closer, his teeth are stained and you can see his hands deftly shuffling cards in an absentmind manner and bows."Welcome to the Grave Wager. What game would the gentlemen like to play?"

Jadger stares in disbelief.

"We came all this way for a game?"

Alexis has an odd thought.

"How about Siege?"

You can see one other exit in this room and the antechamber had another exit.

Addressing the dwarf, Manthos nods slightly. "Good master, we are less gamblers and more interested in the purchasing of items with, hmm how do you say, less than complete providence of ownership?" Pointing to the exit, Manthos gestures, "I believe it's this way, yes?"

"Kindly tell us what lies beyond those doors?" the gnome asks as he looks intently

Diplomacy 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

The dwarf replies with a stern voice.
"Please turn back. That is for the staff only. The games are here!"

"What sort of things are at stake in your establishment? Is it only coin or are there valuables that can be won?" Bielsi asks.

If you want to press on you have to fight!

I'm guessing we press on?

I'm guessing we press on?

Indeed. I have no real interest in gambling. Roll us some initiative, GM.

Ready to swing the mace

As you press forward the dwarfs draw their weapons.
"Bad move folks!"
inidwarfs: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
inimanthos: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
inibielsi: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
inijadger: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
inialexis: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Pathfinders

Jadger taps Rhinshin on the shoulder giving him divine guidance to guide his aim.

Unfortunately, his words seem incomprehensible at this time.

Bielsi's Phantom Zarisha abruptly grows in size, going from her average human height to towering over the other combatants and growing in strength as well. She strides up and aims a massive fist at the nearest guard.

Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Slamage plus Miserable Strike: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 2 = 5

She's using Usurp Manifestation to grow large. Bielsi is sickened while she's using it.

If she hits, Miserable Strike the target must succeed at a Will saving throw (DC = 14) or take a –2 penalty on attack and damage rolls for 1 round. This is a mind-affecting fear and emotion effect.

Alexis frowns at this turn of events; she'd have liked to at least try the games....

She conjures more baleful stardust to vex the foe nearest her.

Unfortnately the phantom misses.
Manthos. Bielsi

Not sure what is going on with the map. Do not know who is who.

Rhinshin moves forward and attempts to stab one of the enemies.

guidance active
attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 = 231d3 ⇒ 2
sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Manthos shoulders forward and swings his heavy mace at the nearest dwarf.

Heavy Mace: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 161d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Oops...forgot to mention- Bielsi's staggered while Zarisha is big so no action for him.

Rinshin and Manthos do manage to tag team a dwarf and hurt him badly.
The three very quickly draw their weapons, wicked heavy picks and attack. The wounded steps away from the newcommers and attacks Bielsi and deals minor damage 3
Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 171d6 ⇒ 2
The other two can just move
Pathfinders

"Why struggle? You'll all end up like me, someday. Let me help you get there faster," Zarisha says as she continues her assault, this time swinging with both her giant fists.

Slam 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Slamage 1 plus Miserable Strike: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 2 = 11

Slam 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Slamage 2 plus Miserable Strike: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

She's using Usurp Manifestation to grow large. Bielsi is sickened while she's using it.

If she hits, Miserable Strike the target must succeed at a Will saving throw (DC = 14) or take a –2 penalty on attack and damage rolls for 1 round. This is a mind-affecting fear and emotion effect.

With her fists she kills the poor dealer just doing his duty.

Jadger stays out of the way while looking if his companions require aid.

Alexis follows behind as quickly as she is able...which isn't terribly quickly.

Double-move. :/