GM Valen's Mists of Mwangi (PbP) (Inactive)

Game Master Lysle

Please use the 15 min to prep read magic. You are our only hope! ;-)

Please list any preparations before you enter the room. Then please roll Perception and Initiative!

Joining her companions in the hallway, she shrugs. "Well, if we can knock them all out, we could get someone more magic'd in later to revive them."

Eyeing the closed door, she closes her eyes quickly to listen. Grabbing her bow, she expects trouble.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

@GM Valen: Do we have the requisite 15 minutes for me to prepare read magic?

@GM, we would stay in the office until Danira is ready. Then proceed to the door.

Perception : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Initiative : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Dani will prepare read magic, then once she is finished her meditative prayer, she will hold her bow in one hand, and then use her free hand to use a wand to cast shield of faith on Tabar. (+2 deflection bonus to AC for 1 minute/6 rounds)

I think waiting in the office to prep real fast is fair if we're allowed to.

Durest checks over his gear while the rest of the troupe see's to their own preparations. "With luck we kin' end this n' get these two help afore they're too far gone."

When they all move onward Durest keeps his Axe at hand instead of his rifle, but he keeps the rifle loaded with an alchemical shot just in case.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

@GM Valen: Do we have the requisite 15 minutes for me to prepare read magic?

Yes. I did not mean to push the party along or make assumptions about where the party was going next. I saw that all of the tokens on the Map had been moved to the door to another room, so I assumed that everyone was ready to go.

Am I correct that the party is planning to head into the northernmost room?

I believe so GM. That is once Danira finishes her 15 min prep. As long as nothing happens in that 15 minutes to change things, I believe we would then proceed to open the door

Believe that was the plan, yes. :]

Danira, Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Danira, Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

A long hallway leads to this grand hall, wherein the Blakros Museum shows off its finest collections. Mock vines cling to the walls and hang from the fifty-foot-high domed ceiling, and huts of grass are strewn about the open area.

At the center of this sprawling chamber, a miniature replica of a traditional Mwangi ziggurat rises out of the mist to a height of nearly twenty feet. At the top of the ziggurat, a rail-thin elven gentleman is strapped to an altar, his bare chest painted with strange sigils and monkey paw-shaped blots of paint.

Bands of savage primates are snarling, spitting, and cavorting madly about the ziggurat. Nearly two dozen apes, baboons, and other monkeys appear engaged in some sort of maniacal revelry. A small, wooden idol scurries among the yowling primates before it disappears from view amidst jumping, moving tails and furry limbs.

Picture of idol revealed on Slides. Its last seen location indicated by the green token on the map.

Suddenly, a terrifying howl shatters the revelry, causing the primates to scatter into the mists as they make way for a large ape that lumbers forward from behind the ziggurat. The apes, baboons, and other monkey cohorts begin to scream and pound museum objects on the flagstone floor and on marbled walls of the room, as if under the sway of some enchantment. Their calls and hollers merge into what sounds like a single, repetitive chant, ”Da’Tunga. Da’Tunga. Da’Tunga. Da’Tunga”

The audience of primates are on the Map, but it does not attack and will flee if approached. They do not impede movement. The yellow circles on the Map are small, grass huts. They stand two to three feet tall, but readily collapse if disturbed. They do not impede movement or provide cover as projectiles move through them readily.

In response, the imposing ape beats its chest with mighty fists in time with rhythmic calls, then it begins moving towards you!

The bare-chested, elven man bound on the ziggurat lets out a primal scream as the bonds pull on his limbs.

Picture of the ape is on Slides.

Combat Round One Begins

PCs in bold may act

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Tabar
Durest
Zephirine
Danira
Da'Tunga

Tabar sees that this scene is completely beyond a simple confrontation... he casts ‘shield’, activates his mind barrier and moves forward on Happu.

Swift Action; Mind Barrier (Sp) : As a swift action, you can expend 1 point of mental focus to create a shield of mental energy around you that protects you from harm. The shield prevents a total of 2 points of damage per occultist level you possess. It lasts until the start of your next turn or until exhausted.

Standard: cast shield +4 ff ac - current ac 25 with shield of faith. Thanks to Danira! ;-)

GM, frightening scene. Any knowledge checks we can make?

Danira will step forward into the mist and loose an arrow at the large ape.

Ranged attack, PBS (longbow): 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 1 = 17
Damage (piercing), PBS: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

GM, frightening scene. Any knowledge checks we can make?

The following Knowledge skills can provide you with some additional information (some of which may even be helpful): arcana, local, nature, and nobility.

Danira will step forward into the mist and loose an arrow at the large ape.

The woman's arrow flies swiftly towards its target-striking the beast's chest and sinking deep into its unnaturally tough hide.

Combat Round One Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

?
Tabar
Durest
Zephirine
Danira
Da'Tunga -6 HP

Ok, thanks GM.

kn arcana : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
kn local : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

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Forgot to mention - will parry and reposte if attacked:

Parry : 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 8 - 2 = 25

Reposte : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Piercing damage : 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Moving into the room, Zephy takes careful aim at the massive brute. "This is the only warning ya gonna get. You surrender and release that guy and we'll be all good."

Releasing the arrow, she watches it soar across the room with confidence.

Using Perfect Strike

Perfect Strike 1 (longbow): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 <--Using this attack roll
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Perfect Strike 2 (longbow): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

K Nature (Forgot this): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

The leshy's arrow pierces Da'Tunga's arm, causing the beast to howl in rage as it approaches.

Combat Round One Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

?
Tabar
Durest
Zephirine
Danira
Da'Tunga -10 HP

sorry for the delay all, Easter weekend was crazy

Durest looks around at the various monkeys dancing and howling their combat chant before the largest of their kind joined the fray as their true combatant. His grip tightened around the haft of his axe his knuckles turning white. "Well, Monkey pelt boots i' is!" The stubby dwarf charges in and swings at the large ape-like being giving a dwarven battle-roar of his own.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

I think even 2 handed my damage bonus is still only 1, (1*1.5), I believe it's always rounded down?

The dwarf's axe fails to connect with the agile ape.

Atop the ziggurat, the elven man joins the chants of,"Da'Tunga!"

Large, deep-set eyes now peer down at Durest from beneath the great ape's thick brow as it leaps back and brings its mighty fists to bear against the sturdy dwarf.
5 ft. step

Melee (slam) w/reach: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Damage (B): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Melee (slam) w/reach: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Damage (B): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Like a club of bone and muscle, one of the gorilla's fists bashes hard against the dwarf's body. The simian champion grunts and hoots with satisfaction as a clear display of dominance.

From between the thick legs of the giant beast appears the wooden idol, gesturing and moving its unnatural lips. The grass and straw that compose the small huts surrounding the party begin to sway and writhe, reaching out to grab the nearest Pathfinders! The supernaturally animated plant life holds each one of them tight, save for the elven cleric!

Durest, Tabar, and Zepherine are now entangled!
A PC can attempt to break free as a move action, making a Strength check or Escape Artist check (DC 12).

Combat Round Two Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Tik Taan
Tabar (entangled)
Durest -7 HP (entangled)
Zephirine (entangled)
Danira
Da'Tunga -10 HP

Escape Artist : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Tabar can escape the plants and moves forward to the gorilla!

”Stop bothering my companions!!“

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Tabar will parry but no reposte as he can’t reach the ape after the parry and needs to be adjacent:

Parry : 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 = 23

escapeartist: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
The pudgy dwarf manages to wiggle free of the vine-like ropes. "I ain' that easy tae catch ya damned monkey!"

He backs up slightly not wanting to fight the monkey in melee any further. Putting his axe back on his back he reaches for his musket.

5ft step, and then swapping weapons

Dani takes a few steps forward through the green growth, and plants a foot on the ziggurat to steady her aim.

Ranged attack (longbow): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

A vine tugs at her ankle, and her shot goes wide when loosed. She lifts her foot, muttering a curse.

Move: 10' N
Standard: Attack

Escape Artist, DC 12: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Struggling against the grasping vines, Zephy calls out "Well aint this a pickle. Didn't expect to get caught up in a family reuninon. hehe..."

Sighing heavily as she fails to escape, she glances towards the beasts.

Da'Tunga Info request: DR if any, Special attacks, Special resistance?

As they move through the area, the vines and grasses sprawled on the floor continue their assault.
Those PCs not entangled, but remaining in area must make a Reflex save at the end of their turns.

Yet, now alerted to the threat, the freed Pathfinders move unimpeded for the moment.

As does the mighty Da'Tunga! The beast brings its fists down toward the ratfolk.

Melee (slam) w/reach: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Damage (B): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Melee (slam) w/reach: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage (B): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Tabar parries one fist while easily side-stepping the other.

The bound man atop the ziggurat continues to hoot as the wooden idol takes a step back and points at the elven Pathfinder's bow. The object in her hand feels as though it is beginning to move or twist.
Will save (DC 13: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

However, in the cleric's hand, the bow remains firm and deadly.

Combat Round Three

PCs in bold may act

Tik Taan
Tabar
Durest -7 HP
Zephirine (entangled)
Danira
Da'Tunga -10 HP

"Can we free the gorilla or man up there with our scroll Danira ... "

Tabar again attacks the ape with his Rapier!

Rapier: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

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Parry : 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 = 22

Reposte : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Piercing damage : 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Durest shifted to the side as he kicked the blasted vines away, "Might 'ave somethin' better'n a piece o' paper."

He took aim at the tiny wooden idol trying to hide behind the massive ape.

attack(PBS+Touch): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
damage(PBS): 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

He then reloaded his rifle with an alchemical round lightning fast.

well with possible cover from the big fella and shooting into melee, i doubt that'll hit even touch. Also wow just realized i never recorded my silent tide chronicle down into my character bio lol

Round 2 Entangle Reflex check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Dani glances down at the scroll tucked into her component pouch. "I'm afraid that might take longer than expected! It was quite the powerful spell, something beyond my usual abilities..."

Casting time on break enchantment is 1 minute (10 combat rounds); not sure if that's wise to start, as that's a lot of potential concentration checks, but I'll defer to a party vote.

Oh Sorry! Did not know that! Please fight ! ;-)

reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
here's that reflex for being in the area still derp

Realizing her hopes of escape are slim while the idol lives, Zephy takes aim and fires off two arrows at the wooden thing.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 231d6 ⇒ 4
Flurry 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d6 ⇒ 6

Danira trudges through the vine-covered hall, then sees Zeph shoot at the idol. Danira does a double take, then does the same.

Ranged attack (longbow): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Move: 30' NE-ish
Standard: Attack

The ratfolk's blade fails to connect with his foe.
Tabar, Reflex v. tangle (DC 12): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

The dwarf's shot misses that of the nimble Tik Taan as does that of the elf.

Try as she might, the entangled leshy cannot seem to see the diminutive construct behind the nearly twenty-foot ziggurat.

@ Zephirine - It seems to me that Zephirine does not have line of sight on the Tik Taan idol. You may either point out something I may have missed or take another action.

Combat Round Three Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Tik Taan
Tabar
Durest -7 HP
Zephirine (entangled)
Danira
Da'Tunga -10 HP

Honestly wasn't sure which icon was the idol. If it's the circle on the massive gorrilla's shoulder, then I'd think I'd have line of sight but massive cover penalties.

But I'm ok with just shooting the gorilla instead.

The leshy embeds an arrow in the chest of the gorilla, which beats his chest angrily in response. Unable to reach the archer, the simian foe looks for another opponent to beat upon.

1 Danira, 2 Durest, 3 Tabar: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Reaching towards the nearest, the creature brings down its fists on the ratfolk

Melee (slam) w/reach: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage (B): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Melee (slam) w/reach: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Damage (B): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The Pathfinder's riposte fails to penetrate the beast's thick hide.

The man atop the ziggurat howls out, while the idol seems to turn its gaze on the nearest sword-wielding threat.

Tabar, Will save (DC 12): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Suddenly, Tabar's furry skin begins to take on a rough, wooden appearance as he begin to succumb to some foul form of magic.

@ Tabar - Due to this curse, Tabar suffers –2 penalty to attack rolls, saves, ability checks, and skill checks.

Combat Round Four Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Tik Taan
Tabar
Durest -7 HP
Zephirine (entangled)
Danira
Da'Tunga -14 HP

Ouch! Evil curse! :-D

"Aaahhh ... what’s happening to me?!?"

Tabar tries to focus to not succumb to the curse and again attacks the ape with his Rapier!

Rapier: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 2 = 12
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

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Parry : 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 2 - 2 = 7

Reposte : 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 - 2 = 9
Piercing damage : 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Durest shuffles backwards and attempts to put another lead ball into the ape.

"go down ya blasted monkey!"

attack(touch+pbs): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 = 18
damage(pbs): 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Danira looses another arrow, this time at the ape.

Ranged attack (longbow): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Standard: Attack

Woof, these rolls've been harsh.

The ratfolk swings at the large ape as the elf fires an arrow, but neither strikes the intended target. The dwarf marksman, however, delivers a shot that proves to be a fatal blow!

The once mighty Da'Tunga drops to the stone floor, dead.

Combat Round Four Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Tik Taan
Tabar (cursed)
Durest -7 HP
Zephirine (entangled)
Danira
Da'Tunga -21 HP

Honestly wasn't sure which icon was the idol. If it's the circle on the massive gorrilla's shoulder, then I'd think I'd have line of sight but massive cover penalties.

The idol was on the ground among the legs of the gorilla, so I applied the shot to the gorilla.

Also, not sure what happened to the idol icon, but I have restored the picture and placed it within a green border.

Zepherine is up!

Escape Artist DC 12: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Seeing the massive beast drop, Zephy struggles against the vines again. "Release me brothers!"

Seeing the massive beast drop, Zephy struggles against the vines again. "Release me brothers!"

The planty-Pathfinder's pleas fall on deaf no ears as they hold her fast to the floor.

The choir of primates hoot and holler as does the bound man atop the zigguarat. These creatures pose no immediate danger and are little more than an idle threat.

Yet, a true, idol threat still remains.

From its side, the Tik Taan pulls a quill-like splinter and hurls it at the creature that had felled the mighty ape!
Ranged (splinter): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Damage (P): 1d2 - 4 ⇒ (1) - 4 = -3

However, the splinter goes wide.

Combat Round Five Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Tik Taan
Tabar (cursed)
Durest -7 HP
Zephirine (entangled)
Danira
Da'Tunga -21 HP

Tabar steps forward and although he feels the curse he attacks the Tik Taan!

Rapier: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 2 = 17
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

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Parry : 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 2 = 19

Reposte : 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 2 = 12
Piercing damage : 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The cursed Pathfinder strikes back with his blade, slicing off a formidable chunk of the idol.

Combat Round Five Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Tik Taan -6 HP
Tabar (cursed)
Durest -7 HP
Zephirine (entangled)
Danira
Da'Tunga -21 HP

Dani drops her bow, advances while drawing her morningstar, and swings at the idol.

Melee, morningstar (cold iron): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage, B: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Move: 15' W, 5' NW
Standard: Melee attack

The spiked-head of the cleric's Morningstar strikes hard against the wooden idol. With a loud--K-k-krack!--the metal weapon tears through the construct, sending a rain of splinters into the air!

A momentary, gloomy silence suddenly falls over the room. The howling, screaming primates lining the floor and walls of the room all stand stunned, mouths agape, but silent in the mist-filled air.

The quiet is fleeting, however, as the simian host next erupts into a ball of chaos and confusion as collection of primates--as if now freed from a mad embrace--begin to frantically search for some means of exit and escape from the room and the from the confines of the stone building itself.

The mists,, too, that once infested the whole of the museum begin to dissipate and vanish as well.

COMBAT OVER!

Amidst the disorientation brought upon by the fleeing apes and monkeys, comes a cry from atop the ziggurat. "What devilry?" cries the voice of the elven man bound atop it.

After the primates have vacated the area, and the danger seems to have passed, Danira takes a deep breath, looking down at her morningstar. She smiles, then loops it back on her belt.

She begins to climb the ziggurat to untie the man. "Devilry or demons, who knows. All that matters is that it is over."

"Over? Yes, let us hope so." notes the elven man as he works to help remove his bonds. Once freed, he rubs his hand across his bare chest, smearing the strange sigils and monkey paw-shaped blots of paint that had until now adorned it. The look on his face indicates no small amount of confusion as to what the symbols meant and how they had gotten there.

"My name is Nigel. I am the curator here at the Blakros Museum." the man explains. "It is most fortunate that you have come, whoever you are."

"I am still not entirely sure what has happened." notes the curator. [b]"I had been taking stock of the pieces in storage in the East Exhibit storage room, when suddenly the room was filled with a strange mist. I was beset by what must have been a host of mad, slavering apes and monkeys. Where they had all come from, I don't know. Attracted here by the mist, I'd wager. Who knows what other creatures have been drawn here? We'd best make sure they not remain."

"I'd have Maldroog and Sheg handled this matter, but last when last I had seen Maldroog, at least, it appeared as if he had succumbed to the primal influence of the mist." Nigel ponders aloud. "The scribes would have been here too, when the mists arrived."

Nigel pauses for a moment, rubbing his wrists where he had been tied, then continues. "I am very appreciative of your aid, whoever you are. But, this ordeal has weakened me considerably. May I ask that you check on the well-being of whoever may remain here of my staff? And also, as you look rather capable, would you please make sure that the museum is free of any further beasts or other intruders?"

Finally finding herself free of the vines as they recede, Zephy smiles. "Yes, surely. We would be happy to help! After all, that's what Pathfinders do! I'm Zephirine Droughin Tanglefruit. Pleasure to meet you, sir."

Tabar nods and steps forward to check on the man.

"Hello Nigel, we are Pathfinders. We were sent here to do exactly what you just described. We can already tell you that ... that some of your staff, unfortunately, passed away ... "

Tabar looks at Danira and smiles.

"Really great swing! Can you please detect magic to check if there is anything we can use to continue our search?"

"Pathfinders, eh?" Nigel sighs. "Well, I am incredibly grateful for this rescue nevertheless."

"Indeed, I would like to do more than merely verbally express my gratitude." he continues. "In the storage room, you will find arare weapon from my own personal collection. It is an incredibly ancient Mwangi spear that Chelish explorers found near the colony of Sargava during the reign of the expansionist Chelish prince, Haliad I. It would be worth a great deal to the Pathfinder Society and I suspect that they’d hungrily pay to include it in their collection. It is yours. A gift of appreciation. From me to you."

"The bejeweled spear is quite well-crafted and sports brittle, white bird feathers tied with crumbling leather straps beneath the still-sharp spearhead." Nigel explains. "If you sell it to the Society, don't except anything less than 750 gold pieces."

"Also, you may have this." he says, reaching for an item from a nearby shelf. "I believe this magial item to be of special significance to Pathfinders, such as yourselves. It is an ioun stone, which you undoubtedly know can be placed within a wayfinder to create fantastic magical effects. Sadly, my inferior stones are not capable of such resonance."
Item is a cracked mulberry pentacle ioun stone.

Other than, possibly the splintered remains of the Tik Taan, which may be of interest to a certain Chelish paracountess with her own desires to drive men mad, there are no other items of interest in this room.