| HP 56/60 AC 20, T 14, FF 17 | CMD 26 | F +7 R +9 W +5; | Init +3 | Perc +10 | SM +10
Seeing the glow ahead through the cloth blocking the corridor, Zadim again draws his kukri, then follows the eager Andor in peaking beyond the blanketed barrier.
Andor and Zadim sneak up to the partition. Zadim cannot get a good view without disturbing the material but Andor gently presses his eye to a snagged hole.
Andor:
Three dishevelled young men sit around a small campfire, passing around a small glass water pipe. They all take heavy pulls from the thick smoke within. Their eyes are glassy and unfocused and they clearly have no idea that you are there.
The men spend the whole time talking about how high they are and how they are going to get organised and do amazing things next week... They do also moan a little about how tight with their supply someone called 'Sehema Sarwar' is.
DC20 knowledge (local)
Spoiler:
Sehema Sarwar is a local dealer who styles herself as The Pesh Lord of Twilight Gate. Some people call her The Mad Alchemist of Twilight Gate due to her irrational and dangerous reputation.
| HP 56/60 AC 20, T 14, FF 17 | CMD 26 | F +7 R +9 W +5; | Init +3 | Perc +10 | SM +10
"These men sound little like a potential threat." whispers Zadim. "Though, they may be able to provide some information on our missing person, despite their current state."
Male CG Kitsune (in vulpine form) from the Forest of Spirits in Tian Xia | Swashbuckler 1 / Investigator 9 | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 2 | Init +8 | HP 94/94 | ‘Serang' Familiar HP 47/47 | Normal: Panache 7/7 | Inspiration 10/10 | Extend Potion 6/6 | AC 28 (30 vs. Traps), T 18 FF 21| CMB +16 (with Rapier), CMD 22 (24 Disarm) | F: +10, R: +18 (+20 vs. traps), W: +12 (+14 vs. illusions) | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Perc +24 (+28 vs. traps), Dipl +19 | Low-light vision | Speed 30 | Active cond.: none
Andor nods.
”Let’s go in then ... “
*
Andor parts the curtains and enters. He tries to appear in control.
”All of you are high! Push ... hmmm ... I am a follower of Lamashtu here to meet the other slavers and am also looking for Sehema Sarwar. You will tell me where I can find her!“
Their heads whip around in surprise, although one of them then groans and holds his face.
"Lamashtu! Eurgh, what do your sort want with Sehema?"
"Yeah, what reason you got to go looking for the Pesh Lord? Um, I mean, because we've heard that she's not to be messed with."
"Yes. Definitely... I mean. Hey! Hey! I know! There's definitely a way that we could set up a meeting with Sehema but you'd have to persuade us. Make it worth our while."
The men look at Andor with tight expectant faces. They have weapons to hand but cling more protectively to their pipe.
As they wait for a reply, one takes another deep drag from the milky vapour.
Male CG Kitsune (in vulpine form) from the Forest of Spirits in Tian Xia | Swashbuckler 1 / Investigator 9 | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 2 | Init +8 | HP 94/94 | ‘Serang' Familiar HP 47/47 | Normal: Panache 7/7 | Inspiration 10/10 | Extend Potion 6/6 | AC 28 (30 vs. Traps), T 18 FF 21| CMB +16 (with Rapier), CMD 22 (24 Disarm) | F: +10, R: +18 (+20 vs. traps), W: +12 (+14 vs. illusions) | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Perc +24 (+28 vs. traps), Dipl +19 | Low-light vision | Speed 30 | Active cond.: none
Andor raises an eyebrow.
"Don't you know that the slavers here are in many cases followers of Lamashtu?!? And you surely cooperate with the slavers here, right? Be assured that Sehema will be happy to see us and if she is happy to see us she will surely praise you for your service! Oh ... and by the way ... we are looking for a partner of ours with tattoos that we would like to reconnect with. Maybe you know where she is? She looks like ..." Andor says and describes Othine and her tattoos.
"Oh, no way, you know Othine! She hung here for a while. But then she mouthed off at this big gnoll slaver and they just took her. Just took her, just like that."
He gestures to a section of the wall, "That's her stuff, man. If you want a look."
DC15 perception:
there is a disjointed set of lines scratched in the wall.
DC18 perception of knowledge (engineering)
Spoiler:
It's a map of a route through the Qanat.
checking her bedding:
You find a small leather-bound journal tucked into a plain sack. The journal is badly water-damaged , though some of the content remains legible. The notes suggest that the slave operations here may be more than they appear, and the word “Lamashtu?” appears in the final entry before the writing abruptly breaks off.
Another addict seems less interested in reminiscing about Othine, "Okay, okay. You put in a good word with Sehema for us, right. Hey, you're okay. You're alright."
He smiles hopefully at Andor and draws again from the pipe.
"Just keep going," he points a thumb onward, down the passage, "And you'll find Sehema in no time. No time at all."
"Hey, you wanna score? I'll do you a good price. You can inhale right here. We don't mind."
Female Dwarf Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager) 10 I HP 78 (Rage:98)/122 I AC 23 T12 FF22 Fort+13 Ref+6 Wi+6 Ini +1 Per +8 spd 30 DR4/- CLW Wand 50/50 RAGE! used 0/24
Awww.. so what do we do now? Let me see that, maybe I can help...
The blonde barbarian tries to decypher the signs and symbols found
Female N Elf Psychic 5 | HP 32/32| AC 15 T 12 FF 10 | CMB +2, CMD 14 | F: +3, R: +4, W: +4 (+6 vs enchantments) | Init: +4 | Perc: +5, SM: +3 | Speed 30ft | Phrenic Pool: 2/4 | Spells: 1st 0/8, 2nd 3/5 | Active conditions: None.4
Sorry, I missed the nested spoiler. Oops!
"What was that? Apologies, I was examining this map. It appears to be a map of a route through the Qanat. Perhaps we should follow it, if it is from out target."
Male CG Kitsune (in vulpine form) from the Forest of Spirits in Tian Xia | Swashbuckler 1 / Investigator 9 | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 2 | Init +8 | HP 94/94 | ‘Serang' Familiar HP 47/47 | Normal: Panache 7/7 | Inspiration 10/10 | Extend Potion 6/6 | AC 28 (30 vs. Traps), T 18 FF 21| CMB +16 (with Rapier), CMD 22 (24 Disarm) | F: +10, R: +18 (+20 vs. traps), W: +12 (+14 vs. illusions) | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Perc +24 (+28 vs. traps), Dipl +19 | Low-light vision | Speed 30 | Active cond.: none
Andor smiles appreciatively.
”Aryas didn’t exaggerate with your deep knowledge Nanny! Thanks!! I think Nanny is right. Let’s first find the target and if we are successful.. then we can still visit this drug lord!“
GM, can the map be used in any way with survival or how does it work.
As you continue down the tunnel, you round a corner and find more evidence of people living in the tunnels. See maps, Slide 6.
A small, black iron cauldron sits over a bed of faintly glowing coals. The wall above the small cauldron is scribbled with measurements and recipes. On the floor next to the cauldron rests an alembic and a small open chest filled with various alchemical substances and regents. A sleeping pallet lies in another corner. Next to the pallet sits an old crate stuffed with cactus leaves, their blossoms still bursting with seedpods.
Suddenly, a slim vial arcs through the air toward Brallenera and, as it does so, a woman appears. Clearly she has thrown the vial.
touch attack:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 damage:3d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2, 3) + 4 = 14
The vial explode on Brallenera's armour, engulfing her in flame which also reaches out to lick against Xim's beard.
Roderick: you take 6 points of fire damage from the splash. DC16 reflex save for half damage.
Female Dwarf Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager) 10 I HP 78 (Rage:98)/122 I AC 23 T12 FF22 Fort+13 Ref+6 Wi+6 Ini +1 Per +8 spd 30 DR4/- CLW Wand 50/50 RAGE! used 0/24
Awww.. those who play with fire… get their butt kicked.
Female Dwarf Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager) 10 I HP 78 (Rage:98)/122 I AC 23 T12 FF22 Fort+13 Ref+6 Wi+6 Ini +1 Per +8 spd 30 DR4/- CLW Wand 50/50 RAGE! used 0/24
Reflex save:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Awww...I liked that robe! I made it myself!
Brallenera frantically tries to put the flames down
Parry/Reposte
In case Andor is attacked he uses 'Opportune Parry' and parries by expending an AoO to parry and spends a panache point (so if the attack roll of the opponent is lower than Andor's parry then the opponent does not hit and Andor could potentially reposte)
Opportune Parry:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
In case Andor successfully parries he uses 'Reposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked him.
Andor, I have revealed an extra part of the map which only became visible when you got up the tunnel. Feel free to change your standard action if you would like to.
Andor finds himself beside a small cavern adjacent to the tunnel. In it, three young humans are drawing their swords.
| HP 56/60 AC 20, T 14, FF 17 | CMD 26 | F +7 R +9 W +5; | Init +3 | Perc +10 | SM +10
Sorry. Thought I had already posted.
Reflex:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Zadim's loose garb catches the full brunt of the flames. The killer with purpose draws his kukri and advances towards the woman, putting himself in a position to make her regret tossing any more vials.
Female Dwarf Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager) 10 I HP 78 (Rage:98)/122 I AC 23 T12 FF22 Fort+13 Ref+6 Wi+6 Ini +1 Per +8 spd 30 DR4/- CLW Wand 50/50 RAGE! used 0/24
Brallenera, still fuming, walks toward the woman, and rises her axe. But her attack could have been dodged by a rookie soldier on his third day of training.
Kyra treads swiftly across the walkway and, standing next to Kermit and Xim, takes a symbol she has around her neck from underneath a cloth there, and holds it firmly.
"My lady of mercy and radiance, let your light heal my allies' wounds."
Sorry, Roderick, with you in the trough, cover from the table, cover from the doorway and Andor in the way, I'm calling that an impossible shot. To move things on I'll transfer it to Sehema, you can still exclude everyone.
Roderick's bomb explodes on the woman's chest and the flames bring her to the edge of death.
Sehema is unconscious, dying, on fire and very close to death.
The three addicts, cornered and with their supplier dead, surrender instantly. They throw there weapons to the ground. The one with the red turban falls to his knees and begs for mercy, pawing at Andor's legs. The one in the green shirt stares blankly at Sehema's charred body, muttering, "No, no, no, no..." while the last one with the wooden teeth vomits and shakes.
End of initiative but if you want to save Sehema then you have six seconds to do so.
