[PFS] Outpost II - 6-21 Tapestry's Toil (Inactive)

Game Master Neal B

know religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Dark Claw shares anything he knows.

Eorsten gets out of the strange orb and with his weapon hits with fury the strange being that was next to him.
"I will send you to the hell out of which you have left evil beast"
greatsword attack+furious focus+power attack+vital strike: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
damage : 4d6 + 8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 3, 1, 6) + 8 + 6 + 1 = 27

"These ones play rough." Touchy shouts back. "Slap 'em around. Cut 'em up. Both more likely to work then stickin' 'em."

Eleniel... DR is the issue! (piercing is your worst option) ... you might want to use blunt arrows, if you have them?

Petrok steps back to the center of the boulder he stands upon then, calls upon the spirits of fire, to combat these things that, rise from the waters.. *cast fire ball* DC:16 (centering it so it hits the greenish troll looking thing blue and red) fire ball dmg: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 2, 3, 6, 6) = 24

(Oh if any of the creatures are under water they'll receive a +4 cover bonus to their saves..and I must make a caster lv. check DC:20 | the above water ones save and take damage as normal)

CL check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Oh btw what knowledge check is it to identify these things?

Petrok, you had the dimensions on your fireball off (Yours had a 35 diameter, instead of 40) I resized it some, to where it should be. You would actually be able to hit the blue, pink, red, and the troll-looking thing

Pink's location would be unknown, as it moved through the mist after it had formed. Petrok said he is centering it on the green humanoid creature, so I'm rolling with that.
Petrok drops a fireball where he recalls seeing the odd looking man. Incinerating a large chunk of the mist.
F-Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 half damage
DC-Blue: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 full damage, partial effect
DC-Red: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 full damage, partial effect

Knowledge Religion for the four things with axes. Knowledge Nature for the remaining creature.

Eorsten glows with some divine energy (apparently repairing some internal damage) and escapes the orb of water!
He then strikes a strong blow to the red draugr next to him!

Just to simplify everything, just assume I readied an attack until it surfaced, so 16 to hit, 12 damage (assuming I get a bonus to hit for being On higher ground: +1 = 17 to hit)

The attack would have missed anyway, it's easier to just keep your place in initiative, and more advantageous to you. So we'll leave initiative unchanged.

F-Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 half damage
DC-Blue-Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 half damage, partial effect
DC 19 for 24 dmg (vs 49). DC 20 for catch fire
F-Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 not (more) caught on fire
DC-Blue-Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 caught on fire

Most of the mist appears to have been dissipated. Map updated, white squares are the remainder of the mist.

Burn: 1d6 ⇒ 6
The creature focuses on the orb of water and blindly directs its travel in a straight line. Which directs its travel across Elenial, Barry, and Petrok, coming to a stop just in front of Roni.
Petrok: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Elenial: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Barry: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

All made the save! No damage! No risk of being swallowed by the orb!

The creature then submerges under the water extinguishing the flames and seems to disappear entirely!

It seems that the draugr are not harmed by fire as much as it appears they should...

Initiative - Bold may act:
Dark Claw -20hp & 1 Negative Level
Roni
GM-F -61/blind
Elenial
Barry (Wolf)
Touchy
GM-DC red-41 blue-28 on fire
Petrok
Eorsten 5NL

"Back away from the water." Touchy calls to Dark Claw. "If you want some company."

"Not that I have any problems with monogamy," He adds with a hasty grin. "Just not for me!"

To support his comment, he moves closer to Eorsten, lashing at the undead creature with his whip!

super awesome whip of doom vs red: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23, 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Damnit, min damage

He shouts off towards the pool, hoping the other creature can hear him. "You, in the water. If you ever want to see again, you might want to be a little more cooperative!"

permanent blindness might be a good impetus for him to change his tune! =)

The red draugr takes a small love tap from Touchy.

Initiative - Bold may act:
Dark Claw -20hp & 1 Negative Level
Roni
GM-F -61/blind
Elenial
Barry (Wolf)
Touchy
GM-DC red-43 blue-28 on fire
Petrok
Eorsten 5NL

Seeing that her arrows are useless she drops her bow and moves next to Eorsten while drawing her blade. "Attack this one, Barry" she shouts while swinging her blade against the burning thing. red

Attack Elenial vs. red: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Barry vs. red: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Free Trip?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Confirm Crit?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Crit add. damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Elenial and Barry deal fatal damage to the red draugr, and it crumples back into the water.

Blue on fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2
The blue draugr continues to burn, but does not appear to be affected by the flames. Fire resistance reduced by 2, due to Kineticist infusion. Correct, Roni?

The blue draugr then swims up to Barry, dunking under the water on the way to extinguish the flames and attacks the wolf!

Greataxe Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Damage: 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Barry now has 1 Negative Level

Another pink draugr emerges from the mist as it swims towards Eorsten for a mighty swing!

Greataxe Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
Damage: 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 Eorsten now has 1 Negative Level

Greataxe, Power Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 1 = 27
Damage: 1d12 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 3 = 20 Petrok has 1 Negative Level

Initiative - Bold may act:
Dark Claw -20hp & 1 Negative Level
Roni
GM-F -61hp/blind
Elenial
Barry (Wolf) -14hp & 1 Negative Level
Touchy
GM-DC blue-28hp (Fire resist -2)
Petrok -20hp & 1 Negative Level
Eorsten -17HP/5NL & 1 Negative Level

Petrok withdraws away from the undead horror before him into the nearby brush.. What are these things?! knowledge religion: 1d20 + 5 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 1 + 2 = 10..
Just need a second to figure out what I'm going to do next!

FYI GM used withdraw action to get away from both orb and undead guy...figured all terrain was difficult..but was still able to make it to current position with double move because have 40' speed.

Also GM: I have a boon that allows me to treat negative energy as positive energy could you please look at the boon Inahiyi's Gratitude:..form to seal a shadow chronicle? there's a link to my chronicle sheets on my profile...or a short explanation under the boons spoiler.. My thinking is if the negative level bestowed is a negative energy effect...I could effectively ignore the negative level by crossing off one off my 2 boons..(also negative levels bestow 5hp dmg..so if I can convert the negative level to I gain 5 temp HP...I know I'll still take 20dmg from the Great axe strike)..sorry to make you work..but we are playing a higher tier with lower lv characters and I'm grasping at straws to try and not get wiped..if the negative level ability is not a negative energy effect I will understand..if you rule against using this boon. (in mean time I'll adjust my character as if the negative lv. applies)

Gotcha. I would have only counted it as difficult terrain once you reached the woodline. But it's easier to track if you stay on the map. :D

Initiative - Bold may act:
Dark Claw -20hp & 1 Negative Level
Roni
GM-F -61hp/blind
Elenial
Barry (Wolf) -14hp & 1 Negative Level
Touchy
GM-DC blue-28hp (Fire resist -2)
Petrok -20hp & 1 Negative Level
Eorsten -17HP/5NL & 1 Negative Level

Negative level doesn't *do* 5hp of damage. It reduces your maximum hitpoints by 5. Similar results in the combat, difference outside of it. So your Max hp is now 45, with 20 damage. So you're at 25/45.

Gimme a minute to look at the boon, and I will give you a ruling

Edit: Looking up the boon, the creatures' ability, and the definitions of "negative level" by itself leads me to: The boon specifies healing/damaging from positive and negative energy. The ability doesn't mention negative energy, nor does the definition of "negative level."
So I'd say that boon does not have effect on their attacks.
Were they using Enervation, which specifies Negative Energy causing the effect, and the healing to Undead, I would say the boon would work. But on just the penalty of a negative level of these attacks it would not.

PS No need to apologize about the "extra work." I want to run a fun and fair game here. And negative levels are rough.

Roni takes some distance to the orb while providing some Fire Support to Dark Claw.

Move action to gather & move 15' (10' in this case)

Empowered Burning Fire Blast vs green, PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 1 = 24
dmg, PBS: 4d6 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5, 3, 4) + 9 + 1 = 24 x 1,5 = 36 dmg
DC 20 ref save to avoid catching fire. Yup, correct, the blue one's fire resistance would be 2 lower, for 4 rounds.

Eorsten attack again the blue mob but fails his second attack on pink
greatsword attack+vital strike+furious focus+power attack+cleave: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
damage : 4d6 + 15 ⇒ (1, 5, 3, 2) + 15 = 26
cleave: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

MW CI Kukri: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 111d4 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
Mithral Kukri: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 71d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
Bite(toothy): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 31d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9
Gore(Animal mask): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 41d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

Bruca is not having a good day.

Eorsten decimates the blue draugr before him, and tries to continue the savage attack to hit the pink draugr next to it, but fails to connect a second blow.
Eorsten, bear in mind that you have a negative level, each of your attack rolls should be one lower. You had a +14 to attacks before the negative level.

Dark Claw unleashes a whirlwind of ferocity at the green draugr next to him... but doesn't succeed in causing the creature any harm.

Roni gives himself some distance and unleashes a fiery blast at the green draugr, hoping to aid Dark Claw.
Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

The creature is struck and obviously takes some damage, though not as much as the inferno would suggest. It also avoids catching on fire.

Out in the pond the odd looking humanoid surfaces, and once again becomes visible.

"ENOUGH! Enough! I offer you my surrender! If you accept I shall retrieve for you the treasure at the bottom of my pool, and tell you all that I know. If only you'll spare my life!" the creature says. The two remaining draugr take a more relaxed posture, but do not release their weapons.

If you accept the surrender, we stop initiative. If you do not, we will continue. I'll give until noon CST on Monday April 1st for everyone to weigh in? If I get answers sooner, we will continue right away.

Initiative - Bold may act:
Dark Claw[ -20hp & 1 Negative Level
Roni
GM-F -61hp/blind
Elenial
Barry (Wolf) -14hp & 1 Negative Level
Touchy
GM-DC Green -26hp
Petrok -20hp & 1 Negative Level
Eorsten -17HP/5NL & 1 Negative Level

Petrok faintly hears a foreign voice offer to surrender..Being in the bushes, Petrok has no way to gauge the person or creature's sincerity. Petrok decides the best coarse of action is, to say nothing. Therefore, Petrok lets his comrades closest to the action, engage with the entity, that offered surrender.

Roni is willing to accept the surrender, but understands if other memembers of the party want to destroy the undead abominations.
"The decision between the safety of the group and doing 'the right thing'... It's never an easy one."

Hey, I'm not eager to keep fighting level draining stuff. I think Eorsten will be the sticking point. Heh.

Coughing up blood, and looking woozy: "That's right you'll surrender, I've got you right where I want you."

Sounds like 3 accept the surrender, 1 abstains from weighing in, and 2 haven't responded yet. So that's in favor of accepting the surrender.

"Yes! Yes! Never easy indeed! Allow me to get the treasure for you!"
The creature dives back below the water, and those near the shore can clearly see swim to the bottom and grope around for a bit. He gathers some things, then returns to the surface.

He makes his way to shore and lays out an assortment of coins and two large blue-green gems on a large rock near Eorsten and Elenial. Blindly looking up as if looking for approval from where he thinks the party is.

"Oh! And you can take this too!"

He retrieves a wand and lays that next to the coins and gems.

"Was there anything you wanted to know before you go and leave me very much alive?" He asks hopefully.

while concealed in the bushes...Petrok begins to heal himself..
GM if you don't mind I'm just going to take 4 charges of my wand of cure light wounds to heal 20hp. (avg. roll 5.5hp)

"Hey, look what they wear on their leather shirts! Do you see the bronze badges? With the shield and snake on it?" Elenial whispers to her companions. "Does anybody know what it stands for?"

Spellcraft Wand: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Spellcraft Gems: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

"Oh, I know what these gems do! They summon huge water elementals!"

Bruca points to one of the badges: "What does that symbol mean?"

Bruca also looks for an arcane caster to use his wand of infernal healing.

Petrok: I will accept that out of combat. Thank you for checking.

As significantly experienced Pathfinders, you all recognize that the snake and shield insignia is the symbol of the Aspis Consortium. My bad, folks. Trying to add the flavor, but now realize the details of what those badges look like may not be that well known.

Touchy watches the blinded creature, suddenly so agreeable, and a nasty smile works his way onto his face.

"Well, now. It is nice to know you see the errors of your ways." He says, his normal overly friendly smile back, as he accepts the things gifts. "What pray tell do these do?"

Hey, maybe he'll just tell us =)

"I'm sure your aliveness can be arranged... though whether your world remains dark... that coin is still on the table." He adds, his eyes taking on a vengeful glint.

"So, just who lives in the mountain over there. We hear there a bunch of derro in there now. Friends of yours?" He asks, casually.

As the other note the Aspis badges, he adds. "And these lovely fellows you have guarding your pool... where did you find them?"

"Um, I'm not sure what the wand does. I was never able to use it. I just liked it."

He visibly perks up at the mention of his life and eyesight! "Yes! Aliveness is much appreciated! And I would be so grateful to be able to see again! There's about a hundred grey dwarves that live in the mountain, and many many slaves. Their leader is a man named Chergin Ironwhip, he has 'power over stone.'"

At the mention of his guardians. "Ah, yes. I regularly get sacrifices in my honor. Given from above. These guardians were given as tribute, and have defended my waters since they were offered to me."

Petrok walks up to the scene of surrender. Raising his eye Petrok ask the creature, What species are you...I mean, what do you call yourself...and what are the ones like you called? You mentioned sacrifices? Do the grey Dwarves give you sacrifices? Are the sacrifices, like us..? Petrok points to his companions and himself. I mean, are they humanoids...do they walk on two legs? Petrok bends over, picks up the wand, and some of the snake and shield regalia. Petrok then, presents the snake and shield items to the creature. Do all sacrifices offered to you, wear such symbols? Petrok raises an eyebrow. How often do the Grey ones present sacrifices to you?

Holding the items forward once again... When were these sacrifices given to you? How long ago did the Grey ones present these people as sacrifices? Or did they come on their own?

After Petrok is through questioning the creature, He examines the wand while calling on the aid of the Gods. spellcraft+guidance: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16

Uhh.. Guys, not to interrupt, but does anyone got a way to deal with this negativity problem some of us have been dealing with?"

The creature responds to Petrok's questions, "I call myself Brahlim. That's my name. But I suppose others might refer to my kind as 'fossegrim'."

He thinks for a bit. "I don't know who offers me the tributes. They fall down the waterfall to me. And sometimes they are tasty. They may even come from all the way at the top of the mountain! But yeah, most have two legs... more or less."

"uh... what symbols?" the fossegrim says, blinking at Petrok with blind eyes.

Petrok snatches the items away from the creature, Bah! this one is worthless! I assume we agreed to to not, slay it if it surrendered? Seeing a couple of his fellow Pathfinders nod yes to the question..Petrok's shoulders slump in resignation.. Seems a shame to let something so repugnant live on.. Petrok, lifts his voice so the creature can hear clearly. I know not what fossegrims' live like..but, know this We are Pathfinders and we 'keep our word'. You will be shown mercy, but should you every attack us our any of our allies again....we will destroy you. Petrok looks at Eorsten and imagines he sees a twinkle of approval in the solemn holy warrior's eyes.

Petrok motions to the others to get moving, Come we must be about our business! Looking to Elenial Windwalker Petrok says, Will scout ahead again for us?

After the party is away from the pool and further down the trail Petrok addresses Dark Claw,

Uhh.. Guys, not to interrupt, but does anyone got a way to deal with this negativity problem some of us have been dealing with?"

Petrok raises an eyebrow at the Half-Orc, The answer to your question is...'we don't' the effects may wear off by tomorrow for some..but others they may linger. My magic is simply not powerful enough to counter-act the negative energy those undead monstrosities infused in us. I have a lesser version of a spell that could help....but, in these circumstances...I can do nothing. Petrok shrugs his shoulders and continues down the path behind Eorsten and Windwalker.

GM please note I have Heightened awareness in effect...the next initiative you roll for me, please roll twice and I will drop the spell...thx.

"Oh! You are Pathfinders! I would not turn back on our agreement. I have heard of your fearsome reputation, and your Society's desire to acquire wealth whatever the cost! In fact, I admire that you don't let silly ideas like morality stand in your way! But I have allies too, and we have an agreement, you and I. If you kill me my allies will seek revenge on the Pathfinder Society!"

Assuming you still depart from the pond and head to the base of the mountain:

After you travel for a time you hear a faint voice ask "wasn't someone going to restore my sight?!"

Touch gives Brahlim a wicked smile, though the Fossegrim would not be able to see it.

"Hey, a promise is a promise, right?" He calls back cheerfully. "But of course, we can't know if you've fully complied until such time as we head back out, and you continue to behave as we cross back over."

"So we can uphold our part at that time as well. I'm sure your allies can console you while you wait."

He doesn't mentioned what happens if he doesn't make it back out.

Oh, and forgot..
Spellcraft vs wand: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Spellcraft vs gem: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Sadly, I know nothing!

From a considerable distance, the cliff face at the base of the mountain appears corrugated from erosion. Two pairs of enigmatic, smiling stone faces are carved into the face of the mountain. These faces flank a precariously tall, ten-foot-wide stone staircase that leads to a flat plateau 60 feet overhead.

Basically, the steps are so steep they must be climbed with climb checks. The faster you intend to climb, the more difficult the check. It is 10 feet wide, but you may all try climbing at the same time regardless.

Please indicate whether you are climbing or not. And at which speed (options are: half speed per move action, quarter speed per move action, or 5 ft per full round). Having a full stat block for your character that I can access would allow me to make the checks for you, and speed up this part of the scenario.

Also, Dark Claw, Barry, Petrok, and Eorsten all still have 1 Negative Level. Which means these climb checks have a -1 from your normal climb checks.

If you just want to give me your preferred climbing speed, and your current land speed and climb modifier, I can just breeze through this for you all by making all the checks and narration. Rather than you making rolls and waiting for results.

How hard a climb is it? Can we just take a 10 and move up together?

It is a very steep climb, with uneven footing (they are "stairs" just steep and uneven). There is some risk involved. There is no combat or "distractions" at the moment, so you may take 10 if you wish. But your speed of intended climb determines the DC.

BEFORE Roni starts climbing, he refreshes his heightened awareness:
UMD for HA: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 -> Success
And Lucky Number which he used during the previous fight:
UMD for Lucky Number: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Lucky Number: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Roni pulls out 100ft of silk rope from his spelunking kit, looks up, and propels himself through the air with explosions, flying 30ft straight up with a standard action on the first round, another 30ft on the next round, and a bit forward on the third round to land on the top. If nothing interrupts this "climb", he throws the other end of the rope down and secures the other with a grappling hook, to help others climb.

"Use the rope!" He shouts, once it's secured. "It's probably easier to climb than the stairs!

Flame Jet: Utility talent, doesn't cost burn, propels me 60ft in a straight line including into the air, any movement upward costs double, and if I end my turn mid-air, I fall on the next turn unless I use flame jet again.

Alright. In light of Roni being a rocket ship (awesome! But also "omg really?!") What is everyone else doing with their first two "rounds" climbing the "steps?"

GM My extended Heightened awareness was cast when my CL was 6th (it's now 5th as u know) so does the spell last 2hrs or 100 min? Also how long have we been inside the tapestry? FYI if my Heightened awareness is still active...the next combat I have I'll dismiss it for a +4 to my initiative.

Petrok looks at Roni Showing off and decides to do a little showing off on his own: However, first he resolves not to be caught un-prepared, like he was when the Fossegrim ambushed his group. Therefore, Petrok takes out his extend meta magic rod, and cast Barksin on himself. (AC:21 now..for 100 min) After putting away his meta magic wand, Petrok cast false life upon himself.
False Life HP: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

After he is finished casting his defensive spells, Petrok shouts up to Roni, You're not the only one who knows how to fly you know! Petrok yells with a mirthful grin.
(that's what Petrok does with his two rounds of actions while Roni is flying up the stairs.)

Taking 10 for 19 (Climb +9), on the rope, half speed

Elenial carefully climbs up the stairs using the rope Roni provided.

Could somebody please tie Barry to the rope, I'll pull him up.

GM My extended Heightened awareness was cast when my CL was 6th (it's now 5th as u know) so does the spell last 2hrs or 100 min?

Spell duration is dependent on level of the caster at the time of casting, so 2 hours. Running close to 2 hours now, but you still have it up. I can let you know when it drops.

Taking 10 for 19 (Climb +9), on the rope, half speed

Elenial is waiting for Roni's two rounds of Rocket Ship, then?

Roni, you stated 100 ft of rope. I'm assuming it is full 100ft in length, and not knotted. Is this correct? (affects DC of climb checks for party members using the rope)

Yeah, spelunking kit comes with 100ft of silk rope, haven't knotted it beforehand. Probably should have, but hadn't thought about that before.

climb: 1d20 + 5 - 6 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 6 = 16

GM my adjusted climb is +3 (after taking the penalty for neg lv.) question is this a rope just dangling? Or is the climb braced against a wall? If it is a braced against the wall Petrok will just 'take 10' if it's dangling rope...Petrok will cast 'fly'

the rope is against the "steps"

Eorsten, I need to know what speed you are climbing. And is that going up the steps? Or waiting for Roni and using the rope?

As a general rule, everyone, explanation and detail in your posts are helpful. Just die rolls can leave a lot to be communicated.

GM, you're being a little overly evasive here. why can we not just determine what speed we can go at, safely as a whole, and do that?
[ooc]We could pick a speed, if we had some idea how hard it was to maintain...
Its not like we don't have a zillion steps to figure out what will work. 8P

for the record: Touchy's at a +0, so DC 10 doable at a take 10, anything higher not so much.

sorry its very difficulto to write here with phone, ill wait ROni rope im not a experienced climber, speed normal

Elenial is waiting for Roni's two rounds of Rocket Ship, then?

Yes

climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Base speed is 30, so 15 climb speed