[Outpost II] GM Silbeg's 10-04 Reaver's Roar (Inactive)

Game Master Silbeg

Other than the fungus in the middle of the room, which will make it very hard for the large animals to move through it seems relatively safe. Of course, the continual pounding of the very upset Reaver belies that feeling of safety.

The archer continues along the wall toward the other door and repeats his precaution of checking the door.

Detect Magic
Perception: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (4) + 25 = 29

Well it was worth a thought.

Rufeo continues to guide ki'lala through the halls, mostly with his knees.

Ki has narrow frame if you think it would help her get by the tight space.

Ki has narrow frame if you think it would help her get by the tight space.

that only allows her to avoid penalties to attack rolls or AC for squeezing. She is still 10x10

Nana tells Kernuffle to wait in the main hall, whilst she takes a look at the fungus.

what's the fungus? know.nature, guidance: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 = 23

Will fly in on Kevin if the beast can safely fly over the fungus, otherwise will dismount and poke her head around the door.

"Oooh, that's pretty!"

Horacio moves up to check out the stairwell while Nana and Bo explore the adjacent room.

Aeris moves a little closer to the southern end of the large central sanctuary, ready to cover the doors that his companions are investigating.

With the fungus in the middle, Large creatures will not be able to get by. Ceilings, except for the main sanctuary, are 10'

As Bo determines the door is probably safe, he opens it. This large chamber is dark and reeks of decay, barely alleviated by a gaping hole in the ceiling above. Stacked along the walls are the dismembered remains and torn armor of dozens of former soldiers and Lastwall crusaders. In stark contrast, the western wall holds an enormous font of clear water. A stone figure of a rose set into the wall spills water in a trickle into the basin. The low wall of the font is carved with a brilliant sunburst and is untouched by the vines and moss that cover the muddy floor of the room. A steel and gold helmet lays at the bottom of the font, its image shimmering beneath the subtle ripple of the font’s water.

I imagine the font and helmet radiate magic?

"I believe I have found the object of our pursuit."

The archer carefully steps into the room and takes a closer look.

Perception: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (13) + 25 = 38

I imagine the font and helmet radiate magic?

Would require something like detect magic to know... ;-)

Searching the room, Bo finds a leather-bound tome, which has beautiful looking calligraphy, in a language he does not know. (celestial)

The archer continues along the wall toward the other door and repeats his precaution of checking the door.

Detect Magic

Just thought it was clear that I was maintaining this as I moved. If not, I will cast it again.

"There is a book with pretty scribbles as well.

Horacio will abandon his examination of the abandoned stairwell to examine the tome.

Horacio does know celestial.

Bo and Horatio can clearly see the helmet sitting at the bottom of the holy font.

Horatio ponders out loud as he peruses the tome "Some sort of cleansing ritual... involves the font..."

Aeris speaks Celestial also, as an aasimar, so I peeked at the spoiler.

"It'll take a while," Aeris offers, reading over Horatio's shoulder after moving into the room, "but it does seem like the thing we were sent here to do."

Looking around the room a bit, he continues, "Though I do wonder why that tome is sitting in this room. Who would bring it in here and then not use it?"

Rufeo has Ki'lala stay in the main chamber and patrol the area.

"Stay right here girl. Do not need that stuff exploding all over you." He then pats the tigress on the flank and walks over.

"Well it appears we found what we were looking for. Does that books say anything about how to get it?"

The archer holds his palms up to his eyes. "The magic...so bright!" He takes a moment to shake off the effect. "Sorry, I was caught off guard by the strength of the aura. I cannot tell if it is the fountain or the helmet itself. Never have I been witness to such power."

"Ooh, does that say how to get rid of the taint then? We better do that."

Nana leaves Kevin with Kernuffle, so as to avoid the exploding mushrooms.

So, what are you doing? Are Truk and Rufeo moving in? Neither token is in the room with the font

Moved into the room.

Truk waits to hear more about this cleansing ritual.

It sounds like we should give Horacio the time he needs to learn what we're supposed to do.

Given the time Horacio will explain to his companions how to do the ritual.

"Ooh, yes, you's got to remove the taint! I's helpin' if I can, but I isn't any good with books."

"Any of you got any protective spells in case poor little reaver shows up in the middle of the ritual?"

In favour of attempting the ritual.

Horatio leads the team in the ritual. After ten minutes, a light flares out of the font, bathing you all in The Dawnflower's blessing! (+3 sacred bonus to AC and on all saving throws for the next 24 hours)

While the reaver is making a large racket outside, it does not make it into the sanctuary.

There is still the helmet in the water...

DM - how deep is the water the helmet is in? Just a shallow fountain, like a foot or so? I assume it is not swimming-down-to-get-the-MacGuffin deep? Assuming it's shallow enough to reach in:

Aeris steps up to the font, considers the helmet within a moment, then studies the surroundings for any unwelcome surprises.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

With that done, he glances over his shoulder and offers to his companions, "Anybody who wants to get out of the way while I do this, you better get." He then reaches in and grabs hold of the helmet.

Will give folks a chance to clear out, then see what happens when I grab the helmet...at least we'll all have decent saves now!

With the ritual of cleansing complete Horacio will move to gather up the helmet.

The monk holds fast. "I shall stay with you."

Aeris reaches into the shallow font, for the helmet. As he does, he can see a tangle of ethereal vines materialize briefly around the helmet, clutching it in place. He cannot move the helmet at all.

Knowledge Religion or Perception
Also, kn:arcana or religion

Aeris tugs in vain for a moment, trying to overcome the power of the ethereal vines that have appeared, then sits back to study the situation a moment.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

Knowledge (religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Perception: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (2) + 25 = 27
Religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Only have a second to post, but Aeris will share what's behind the spoiler above with his fellow Pathfinders.

Does this book describe that ritual as well?

You are able to ascertain that the first thing that you need to do is to unwind the vines from the helmet. religion or disable device

"Dese-what-ing Aeris dear? Does you want Nana to break the taint? I's could use the Holy Mama's power, what I normally uses to punish bad people. Would that do it? You'd all have to stand well back though.

I could try Channeling negative energy. But Nana doesn't really get the whole good/evil thing.

We've got a few people with knowledge (religion). Let's get the assist train rolling and give it a shot.

It's worth a shot.

The monk tries to add his insights to removing the etherial tentacles from the helmet.

Religion, AID: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Aeris pauses in his efforts to yank the helmet from the font, and instead tries to yank a bit of his religious training out of the recesses of his brain.

Knowledge (religion), Aid whoever takes the lead: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

No religion here, I have planes instead. If we don't mind taking quite awhile I can cast Legend Lore to learn quite a bit more about the helmet.

It looks like there's only the two of us with Know (religion) then, and only a +4 bonus. Anyone got Disable Device, or a useful boon perhaps?

Otherwise, desecration is probably a simple matter for Nana to accomplish - negative energy channel, or dunking her unholy symbol in the font ought to work.

In the presence of the Helm it's 1d4 x 10 minutes for Legend Lore I think. I'm ok with that.

As the team contemplates the helm, and start with the ritual, they continue to hear the red reaver moving around outside, trying to get back in. They recall that there is a hole in the ceiling where they are at.

Someone needs to take lead in the ritual ;)

Ok. Looks like you both only have +4... and Nana is right, appears no one else has religion.

1: Bo, 2: Aeris in lead: 1d2 ⇒ 1 Lucky!

Bo, with help from Aeris, figures out how to untangle the help from the vines.

They then contemplate the missing ritual.
Now, Disable, kn:religion, kn:history
Guidance will not work for this check, as it will take more than 1 minute

Bo tries to focus on any memories that will help their current situation.

History, AID: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Wow, we are not a Knowledge-rich party! Given that, can we presume that Bo would have aided a skill that we actually have, like Knowledge (religion). Aeris will lead again:

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Awesome! +2 more if Bo can switch his Aid skill

Aeris approaches the completion of the ritual with surprising deftness for one so poorly educated!

Ah, missed that religion was an option. Silbeg if you don't mind, can I will switch? The bonus is the exact same. This is one of the few pit falls of PbP.

If I can switch and you want a new roll {Religion, AID}: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

I just re-read my post, Bo, and it sounded much snarkier than I intended. What I was trying to convey, which matches your PbP pitfall comment, is that if we were all at a table, we'd have a quick conversation about the skills we had and roll based on that. It doesn't seem you took offense, but my apologies if my post was unkind at all - not my intent.

No worries. Didn't take it that way at all.

Aeris investigates, and after ten minutes is able to find the fail-safe woven into the ritual, and disables it. The helm slowly rises to the top of the pile!

What are Nana, Truk, Horacio, and Rufeo doing throughout this time?