[PFS, Outpost II] 10-8: What Prestige is Worth (Inactive)

Game Master Blake's Tiger

"Yes let's press on"

Now that Zarta is here, I'm sure things will get messed up!

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Milo notices some of the arcane runes from the portal are stuck to the back of Mack's leg.

Fek presses himself into the gelatinous portal and is sucked slowly into what is a library. The air is thick with burnt fumes, and the shelves are thick with ancient books.

@Milo: Can you tap me with the wand of reduce person before we enter each portal and room?

Sure! Consider it part of the MO

Milo is quick to point out the strange runes clinging to Mack as they exit the side chamber portal.

"Something's jiggered your leg." He mutters.

Any way to figure out what it might be, or do, or how to get rid of or neutralize it? Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 17 - 5 = 32 if it helps

One they pick the next portal... Milo again waits for the others to go through first, before reluctantly going through himself.

Will save: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 5 = 15

Not sure whether I got sucked in because of my crappy saves or my post was misunderstood. I intended to follow Rocky, as before. Wasn't going to be first until after "everyone is through the portal."

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

I misunderstood 'scout.'

Inky arcane runes stick to Fek's arm as he emerges. He coughs a few times after breathing in the heavy fumes but otherwise seems unharmed.

His sharp eyes notice a hidden panel in the back of the library.

...and this is all assuming Rocky is willing to enter.

Milo escapes any sticky ink.

Zarta enters and notes the northeast shelf holds the first 19 editions of The Glorious Nation of Cheliax: The Certified Most Accurate and Complete History of the Greatest Empire on Golarion. Zarta comments how she wouldn’t exist even as a memory if the Pathfinders had not thwarted the Order of the Rack and Tancred Desimire’s schemes

Rocky hasn't changed his mind about the marching order. Does anything happen to him?

Need a Will save for each passage through a portal in this place.
Need a Fort save vs. poison entering this section.

"Them Desimire's is a bunch of prigs, for sure." Milo mutters, at Zarta's comment, though more just a personal observation than words of comfort.

He ponders for a moment, then opens his haversack, and sweeps all nineteen volumes inside.

Glancing back at the others, he only shrugs. "Read worse, and longer."

At this point he notices the others having issues with the gasses, which do not appear to affect him at all.

Is it a one and done type of save, or have to resave every round your in the fumes?

Possible to identify what these fumes are? Craft (alchemy)?: 1d20 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 20 - 5 = 25
Or where they're coming from? Perception: 1d20 + 15 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 15 - 5 = 13

Could possibly arcane bond a gust of wind... but would rather save the bond option if possible.

Already rolled the will save.

fort save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

That will save was for leaving the last portal room... this is for entering the next one.
Hell gets you coming and going!

will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Davina moves forward through the gateway.

will save: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 3 = 18

Fek's keen eyes identify a secret panel in the corner of the library. He carefully checks the door for traps and finds neither trap nor lock. Confident that is safe to proceed (as confident as Fek ever is), he opens the door to reveal an intricate compass and a complicated brass chronometer.

Mass Bear's Endurance: 67/110
Mack +1 sticky
Fek +1 sticky

And don't forget your Will save on the way out.

Will wait til we're out of here to do this, but rolling now

Spellcraft vs compass: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 17 - 5 = 14
Spellcraft vs chronometer: 1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 17 - 5 = 26

Hmm.. is the timepiece currently ticking? No clue what sort of time Hell has.

No, It isn't listed as currently wound. Hell should have normal time.

will save when leaving: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 13 - 3 = 13

planar penalty, Will entering the next portal: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 4 = 10
Fort exiting the portal into the library: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

Mack holds his breath, sees Milo stowing all 19 volumes of The Glorious Nation of Cheliax: The Certified Most Accurate and Complete History of the Greatest Empire on Golarion, picks up the compass and chronometer if no one else has, and then exits the library through the portal.

planar penalty, Will entering the next portal: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 4 = 17

Back in the lobby, Mack hacks up some of the acrid fumes from the library. "So what you got there, Milo, a new watch and wayfinder? Mind if I take a look?"

Mack takes a look at it with his discerning wayfinder. "Wow, this is a featherlight compass!"
planar penalty, Spellcraft re compass: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 10 - 4 = 18
planar penalty, Spellcraft re chronometer: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 10 - 4 = 18

As everyone flees the fumes, Milo shrugs slightly, completely unaffected.

He snags a few more random books while no one is left to comment, just to annoy whoever owns them, then makes his way back out to the main hall.

Will save: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 8 - 5 = 18

When Mack asks about the items, he shrugs, scowling slightly.

"Don't granny the brink." He says, then nods towards the watch. "The jerry, it just keeps time on the material, when gits are off hoppin' planes."

He then frowns at the only remaining portal. "One more screw ta turn."

Perfect! I'm short on time this morning, so glad you took my action already. Will save for next door.

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

"Let's hurry to find Leventi"

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

"Ready to head through the next portal."
planar penalty, Will entering the next portal: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 10 - 4 = 7

The group escapes the fumes trapped within the library without any trouble. However, by the time they've entered the museum, several of them have inky runes affixed to various parts of their bodies.

This opulent gallery hosts an esoteric collection of relics, dioramas, and portraits. The prow of a frigate juts from the north wall, a seared section of bridge sits in the southwest, and unmoving figures play out a diabolic sacrifice beneath a twisted tree in the northeast. Along a reproduced battlement to the northwest, a desperate battle between human combatants is frozen in time.

Once Zarta exits through the portal, Rocky, Fek, and Keos hear the sound of distressed soldiers shouting in the distance, the figures under the arch begin to turn their heads toward you, and a growing sense of dread.

Everyone: Will save, please. Leventi's penalties don't apply yet.

Combat! Surprise Round! Bold may act (single action).

Encounter Sequence
Fek
Keos
Mordiskitos
Davina
Milo
Mack
Zarta
Rocky

Mass Bear's Endurance: 58/110
Mack +3 sticky
Fek +2 sticky
Rocky +1 sticky
Davina +1 sticky
Keos +1 sticky (using his previous roll and sparing him dragging Mordikitos through the ancillary portals)

will save: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 13 - 3 = 22

"I think this is not one of those peaceful offices."

As a swift action Rocky will enter Dragon Style.
He will then move up a bit drawing his wand of Shield.

will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

I think Deathless Spirit bonus applies?see aasimar

Will with planar negative: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

Know religion: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

planar penalty, Knowledge (religion) DC21: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 4 = 17
planar penalty, Will: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 4 = 26

"What are we looking at here?" Mack asks, sensing something isn't right but not sure what.

Will: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 5 = 16

"Ghosts!"

Fek shouts the single word, then cowers down between his allies.

Zarta shouts out, "You are Pathfinders! You will not disappoint your venture-captains nor the Ten!" Sadly, this inspiration is too little or too late for most of you.

Suddenly soldiers fill the room. You find yourselves amidst a panicking army of men--young and old, blood stained and burnt--creating chaos about you.

Moments later, a pit fiend appears in the room in a puff of smoke. The pit fined flies toward Rocky with a roar and strikes out with one of his great clawed hands. The claw tears into him. In Rocky's mind, though, the pit fiend has picked him up and is about to bite off his head.

Combat! Surprise Round! Bold may act (single action).

Inspire Courage: +3

Rocky: Will save, if you fail Fortitude save (+3 here due to Zarta); unfortunately, also include shaken penalty.

All: If you have a re-roll to use and want to use it: roll it before your action, if you beat Will DC 20, you are merely shaken and may act.

Encounter Sequence
Fek (panicked: Drop what you're holding and run away in random direction; cower if you can't run)
Keos (panicked: Drop what you're holding and run away in random direction; cower if you can't run)
Mordiskitos (panicked: Drop what you're holding and run away in random direction; cower if you can't run)
Davina (panicked: Drop what you're holding and run away in random direction; cower if you can't run)
Milo (panicked: Drop what you're holding and run away in random direction; cower if you can't run)
Mack (Shaken)
Zarta
Rocky (Shaken)

Mass Bear's Endurance: 58/110
Mack +3 sticky
Fek +2 sticky
Rocky +1 sticky
Davina +1 sticky
Keos +1 sticky

reroll with aasimar bonus: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

die roller hates me

Davina drops her mace and runs away as she does she glances at Zarta.

Gods what's come over me. That Chelish harlot wasn't affected!

Mack flicks his wrist, releasing the wand of bless weapon into his hand and activates it, enchanting his mithral kukri.
planar penalty, UMD, +2 for previous activation: 1d20 + 18 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 18 - 4 + 2 = 23

fort save? including bonus from Zarta, Shaken, and bonus from Bear's Endurance, Checking off a box on my Grave Treader's Inspiration boon to add 1d6: 1d20 + 12 + 3 - 2 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 3 - 2 + 2 + (4) = 31

The thing is too strong to escape. Rocky does all he can do under the circumstances.

"Help!"

Okay more then just that. He fights back.

unarmed strike # setting up for a Stunning Fist and Elbow Smash, including Inspire Courage, including Shaken: 1d20 + 17 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 17 + 3 - 2 = 30
blugoning/magic/cold iron/silver/Lawful/Good: 1d10 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 3 = 23
acid: 1d6 ⇒ 6
holy: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

If the 30 hit then Rocky follows up with an Elbow Smash and the whatever needs to make a DC 20 fort save vs stun.

Elbow Smash, including Inspire Courage, including Shaken: 1d20 + 12 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 3 - 2 = 27
blugoning/magic/cold iron/silver/Lawful/Good/non lethal: 1d10 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 3 = 22
holy: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3

If the whatever is stunned Rocky gets 2 extra attacks due to Medusa's Wrath.

Medusa's Wrath attack #1, including Inspire Courage, including Shaken: 1d20 + 17 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 3 - 2 = 26
blugoning/magic/cold iron/silver/Lawful/Good: 1d10 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 3 = 13
acid: 1d6 ⇒ 5
holy: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7

Medusa's Wrath attack #2, including Inspire Courage, including Shaken: 1d20 + 17 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 3 - 2 = 24
blugoning/magic/cold iron/silver/Lawful/Good: 1d10 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 3 = 18
acid: 1d6 ⇒ 6
holy: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

Unarmed Strike #2, including Inspire Courage, including Shaken: 1d20 + 17 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 3 - 2 = 32
blugoning/magic/cold iron/silver/Lawful/Good: 1d10 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 3 = 17
acid: 1d6 ⇒ 4
holy: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10

Unarmed Strike #3, including Inspire Courage, including Shaken: 1d20 + 12 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 3 - 2 = 19
blugoning/magic/cold iron/silver/Lawful/Good: 1d10 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 3 = 13
acid: 1d6 ⇒ 2
holy: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

If any of that seemed to be having at least some effect, Rocky will spend a ki point for an extra attack.

Ki Strike, including Inspire Courage, including Shaken: 1d20 + 17 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 17 + 3 - 2 = 27
blugoning/magic/cold iron/silver/Lawful/Good: 1d10 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 3 = 22
acid: 1d6 ⇒ 1
holy: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11

Cmon... its a pit fiend! Epic. Though I always thought they were larger.

Rocky manages to wrench himself out of the way of the worst of the bite so that they pit fiend's teeth dig into his shoulder rather than removing his head.

Mack prepares his weapons to fight a general of Hell.

Zarta continues to inspire her Pathfinders, even as most of them scatter to the corners of the room and cower.

"Lannavia!" the pit fiend calls to Zarta. "Your honor guard is full of cow--"

Fully committed to the experience, Rocky punches back. After merely three (regular) blows, the pit fiend fades away like mist in the sun and the soldiers disappear. Those of you caught in the haunt's power come to your senses in the corners where you cower, fully aware of the inexplicable fact that you were moments away from turning on your allies and tearing each other limb from limb.

Zarta turns her attention to the doomed warriors under the wall. She appears thoughtful.

Rocky prevented a 50%PK.

Mass Bear's Endurance: 56/110
Mack +3 sticky
Fek +2 sticky
Rocky +1 sticky (-5 hp)
Davina +1 sticky
Keos +1 sticky

can I channel to destroy the haunt?

assuming YES -

channel: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 2, 4, 2, 1) = 19

Davina goes back and picks up her mace.

"Thanks Rocky. I don't know what came over me."

She quickly looks at Zarta.

WHAT in the blazing Nine Hells SHE did to keep her composure I don't know. And THAT outfit...She is in HELL after all so I guess it fits!

Go Rocky!

Rocky (mostly) single-handedly destroyed the haunt.
If you mean, "Can you permanently destroy the haunt so that it does not reset by channeling?" Then, no.

Rocky composes himself.

"Was it a ghost or a devil? I don't understand."

Hmm... Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 13 - 5 = 25

"Bleedin' haunt." Milo spits out, his fists curled into angry balls.

"Who the bloody hell is Lannavia?" He growls, looking towards Zarta.

There was a turn on your allies component there too? Hmm... Ya, that might not have been pretty.

Mack claps Rocky on the back for his massive flurry of mighty blows. "Sheesh, you're fast. Barely had time to bless my kukri before the fight was over. Way to go, bro."

"So, Zarta, you look thoughtful. Care to share what's on your mind?" Mack asks the venture-captain.

"Lannavia was the last matriarch of the Chelish House of Davian," Zarta answers Milo. "The unquiet spirits of the dead soldiers must have mistaken me for her."

She turns to Mack and says, "I was thinking that we can do nothing for the dead, but I wonder what the living might do to stop future atrocities."

Fek carefully scours the room and finds nothing that can be looted short of Runelord level magic, and even then the resale value would be dubious.

The portal past which Tholvinus knew nothing stands ready.

Remember that you're entering and exiting one at a time, so choose your order of entry into this unknown zone and give me a Will save to avoid the sticky runes.

Mass Bear's Endurance: 46/110
Mack +3 sticky
Fek +2 sticky
Rocky +1 sticky (-5 hp)
Davina +1 sticky
Keos +1 sticky

Milo goes as late as he can, as per usual =)

Will: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 5 = 16

Rocky will go first.
will save: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 13 - 3 = 26

Mack follows Rocky into and through the portal.
planar penalty, Will: 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 10 - 4 = 12

we are on panicked yet??

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Fek enters the portal moments after Mack.

Rocky ended that encounter in the first round, Keos.

(Mistakenly assumed the shaken and panicked conditions had passed.)

"Let's wait till everybody calms down before we go anywhere else."

"If we're likely to confront Leventi, we'd better be ready for anything." Mack has his wand of bless weapon ready to renew the spell's effects on his pair of kukris before heading through the portal. "I'll go through the portal last, then, so my buffs don't expire too soon. Cool?"

I thought we were down some kind of spell or ability and that we were going to be several rounds in panic for not passing the ts

"prepare us a battle of the most complicated is approaching"

Yes, those particular effects ended when Rocky destroyed the haunt. Fortunately before the next round when you all would have become confused and probably trying to kill each other with your bare hands.

The lurid glow of flames within an iron-grated pit illuminates this well-appointed chamber. Ancient scrolls smoldering with Infernal script move with an unseen breeze, and glass cases display statues carved to resemble hellish armor along the southern wall.

“Welcome, my esteemed--" a orange-skinned devil with multiple, long scrolls draped over the large black horns that emerge from his back begins to say as Rocky appears, and then he pauses as Fek appears.

"Wel--" he begins again until interrupted by the next Pathfinder's appearance. He makes a permissive gesture with his hand and waits until all of you have appeared.

"Welcome, my esteemed guests! Please, let us not resort to our baser instincts when we can instead discuss this matter to our mutual benefit. I am a simple broker, and if I have something you desire…” He holds up a glass jar swirling with inky mist and an older Chelish man’s disembodied head peering out. “…I would gladly negotiate its sale.”

Everywhere north of the dashed black line is difficult terrain as contracts float in front of your face continually trying to show off their impressiveness.

The pit can be walked across because of a heavy iron grate.

Feel free to re-position yourselves anywhere to the left, right, or behind Rocky. Any closer and you'll get a warning. Any hostile action will initiate combat.

Mass Bear's Endurance: 45/110
Mack +3 sticky
Fek +2 sticky
Rocky +1 sticky (-5 hp)
Davina +2 sticky
Keos +2 sticky