[PFS] S01-45 Delirium's Tangle (Inactive)

Game Master DM jwert02

Trixxex will Mage Armor upon seeing the skeleton, raising AC to 18

Perception Aid: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 8

I don't like the looks of this. We should move on quickly...

Kala re-casts light on her warhammer (as needed). The words scrawled above the skeleton seem to pull at the corners of her mind. "Avi, write down that message. We may need it later." She turns to continue on with caution. "Too hot..." Hmm... Is there lava in here? Or a fiery beast thing? ... Or... a dragon? All senses on full alert, she steels herself and presses forward into the darkness, holding her glowing warhammer low to watch for traps.

Again she sniffs deeply to catch the scent of their quarry.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

S, s, sure... he stammers, not really wanting to remain near the skeleton for fear it will get up and attack them. He steps back and records the message.

Perception Aid with scent: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Kala. Hey, Kala! What is this creature we're following? I've never smelled anything like it before. It doesn't smell very natural, I can tell you that. What did it roll in? Not the usual stuff, for sure. It smells like a fancy lady. Blech!

perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

"Shall we go this way!?"

perception aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Perception Aid: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17

Krystiana randomly looks for clues.

Kyra seems to regain her trail and marches ahead past the skeleton and deeper toward the sound of the vibrations. After a little distance, the leftward curving passage dead ends again, but turning around reveals a new passage sloping gently upward. At the top of that corridor the jaw rattling vibrations cease and a giant, bronze door appears in the passageway ahead. It appears unique, having seen nothing like this in the time (hours?) that you have been in the maze.

detect magic on the doorway

What is this? Kala gives the door a thorough visual examination, then sniffs around to see if they really have to go through the bronze doors.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Why are we staring at the door? Just open it. I would, but no thumbs here. Soooo... When are we going to keep following the smelly lady?

Perception Aid with scent: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

"What is that?"

know arcana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 14

I suspect this bronze door is the end of the scent trail...

Avi places his hand on it and tries to push it open.

Know Arcana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 to know if anything arcane is on the door

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 to inspect the Door

if clear Trixxex will attempt to help push the door open

Str: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (7) - 3 = 4

The door begins to crack open at Trixxex and Avi's push and the comforting thought that the bronze doors were the end of the maze slips further away. The world spins as colors and sounds blend together into a sickening maelstrom. The chaos passes just as quickly, but the passage is suddenly gone and instead there is now only a scrap of rock, surrounded by inky blackness dotted with distant points of light. Fractured sounds, like whispered curses, float across the darkness.

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On one of the small islands, a horrid mass of eyes, mouths, and formless flesh stares in all directions, its countless maws yammering ceaselessly and pushing out the whispers you heard originally. It begins to slowly ooze across the chain towards you and the sound of it's maddening whispers reaches out to your minds.

Krystiana's devotion guides her mind and she is unaffected by the maddening sounds and whispers. Avi is stoic and unaffected as well from the cacophony.

Bedlam consumes the rest of the party. Bartolomey runs his hand along his scythe's edge, gleefully laughing as blood runs down his arm. Brun seems distant, unmoving and not reacting to the events around him. Kala, Trixxex and Stinky lash out around themselves with wild chops but fail to connect with any party members.

Combat Round 1
Gibbering Mouther, Krystiana, Bartolomey, Brun, Avi, Kala, Stinky, Trixxex
Avi -3
Krystiana -0
Bartolomey -3
Brun -14
Kala -2
Stinky -0
Trixxex -0

Krystiana steels herself against the cacophony reciting, "Arshea, free those bound by the chains of servitude. Arshea, free those bound by the chains of society. Arshea, free those bound by the chains they make themselves. May the Spirit of Abandon free us all." She walks forward in a defensive stance awaiting the coming battle.

Move, Total Defense for +4. Given that I still don't have my shield out that ends up being a total of +2 above my currently listed AC

Avi runs sideways along the center platform, clearing several teammates so that he can get a good look at the chain the beast is now traversing.

30', move action

Avi pulls out another lump of the butter from his spell component pouch and lobs it at the chain.

Cast grease on the chain, standard action; DC 15; Duration: 2m/20 rounds

There... maybe it'll lose its grip and fall into the endless maelstrom of madness.

He then takes a moment to turn a full circle, in place, looking around and taking in the other-worldly environs.

You know, I kind of like this place. I feel an odd peace here amongst the chaos.... like I belong.

Hey GM, I have no idea if this will work, but...

The spell can also be used to create a greasy coating on an item. Material objects not in use are always affected by this spell, while an object wielded or employed by a creature requires its bearer to make a Reflex saving throw to avoid the effect. If the initial saving throw fails, the creature immediately drops the item. A saving throw must be made in each round that the creature attempts to pick up or use the greased item.

So, is the creature trying to cross on it acting as thought it needs to "grab" it?My thinking is that it has to make a save or else falls to the depths. OR ELSE if it fails the save, it would perhaps decide to not proceed along the chain. Ruling?

So, I assume Kala's confused? Some GMs list current conditions after the characters' names in the initiative order, which is really helpful for knowing exactly what is going on with our characters. :)

Confused action: 1d100 ⇒ 94

With a crazed look in her eyes, Kala swings her warhammer at Stinky. She really doesn't seem herself right now; she's gone feral.

Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 111d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Confused action: 1d100 ⇒ 96

Stinky snaps at Kala's leg at the same time as she swings at him. Where's the adoring look that he usually gives her? It's replaced by the visage of a plain ol' stupid, angry animal.

bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Brun: 1d100 ⇒ 48

"DKADH dfs dsflsdf."

Bartolomey: 1d100 ⇒ 70 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

1d100 ⇒ 75

Self Damage: 1d8 - 3 ⇒ (3) - 3 = 0 1 NL

It seems like the GM rolled the percentile confusion dice for us in the spoiler above, but yes, did not state what the players should/could do with those results. GM: it appears we might require some instruction here.

the biggest thing is how long the confusion lasts, as this would be our second round actions, if the confusion is no longer affecting us then our actions will change

Ok, indeed, as I have left confusion in my wake. I did roll the first turn confusion and applied the affects. So, in your turn each should do a will save. If you fail, then what you posted will be the affect. If you succeed, then retcon your round 2 and go. Sorry for trouble there.

Krystiana and Avi, I'll do yours here in little bit

will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 probably a fail so action will stand

good deal, but given your initial rolls am I incorrect that I got to act normally in the first round? Also, see above, I had a technical question about something I'm trying to do in that turn.

Will Brun: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Will Bartolomey: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

I don't know what is DC for confusion so I don't know how to act.

Brun failed
confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 69
Brun starts hurting himself.
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Bartolomey - if fails
confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 98
Bartolomey attacks Brun.

mwk Scythe : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 6 = 11

Bartolomey - if he succeeds

"No Brun!"
Bartolomey casts CLW to heal Brun.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

The gibbering mouther slobbers forward and encounters the greased chain, it's pseudopods attempting to grip the slick surface. With terrifying efficiency, it cross the chain and reaches the edge of the rock surface.

Gibber Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

The maddening whispers continues DC 13, Round to Round, but once you save you cannot be affected again for 24 hrs, but Bartolomey manages to shake off it's affects and heal Brun. Kala is also free of the confusion, and is looks to act. Stinky chases his tail in a circle, not quite managing to catch himself.

Confused familiar wont attack owner

Combat Round 2
Gibbering Mouther,Krystiana, Bartolomey, Brun, Avi, Kala, Stinky, Trixxex
Avi -3
Krystiana -0
Bartolomey -3
Brun -16
Kala -2
Stinky -0
Trixxex -0 (-1 NL)

Eyes suddenly snapping into focus, Kala realizes she's been had by that hideously ugly creature. "Okay, now I'm MAD!" Aware of how little space there is between Krystiana and the edge of the precipice, Kala sidles in next to her and slams her warhammer at the blobby mass.

Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 221d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

"Stinky! Snap out of it!" Hoping that the sound of her voice will break through whatever evil spell the creature has cast on her companion, she channels all the emotions she has into her voice: anger, love, worry, etc.

Pant pant pant pant... I am so gonna get you! You can't escape! You're mine! Stinky continues to chase his tail, believing it to be a foe.

Avi frowns at the creatures effectiveness in traversing the chain.

Well, that didn't work like I'd hoped...

He draws and loads his crossbow. two move actions

I like the row y'all made there, we he's going to get AoO's moving through the "PC tunnel"

Krystiana continues her platitudes hoping its holy influence will help the others, "Arshea, free those bound by the chains of servitude. Arshea, free those bound by the chains of society. Arshea, free those bound by the chains they make themselves. May the Spirit of Abandon free us all." She swings her longsword at the horrific aberration...

Attack - Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 1 = 21
Damage + Power Attack: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

As the gibbering mouther comes onto the rock, Kala and Krystiana are there to greet it with blade and hammer. The blows cut and flatten pseudopods and the intensity of the whispering changes in tone. Clearly, damage had gotten through, with the hammering of Kala seemingly to have a greater affect.

The creature shuffles forward and and the rock starts to soften and ooze underneath of it. New pseudopods lash out and attack. Kala is struck by one pseudopod for light damage, but she shakes it off before the mouths that were emerging latch onto her. Krystiana and Trixxex are not as fortunate, with both being struck by pseudopods and as they constrict, small mouths dig into their flesh.

Brun, Trixxex and Stinky are only remaining ones to take the madness check Will Save DC 13

Combat Round 3
Gibbering Mouther,Krystiana, Bartolomey, Brun, Avi, Kala, Stinky, Trixxex

Avi -3
Krystiana -9 (grappled)
Bartolomey -3
Brun -16
Kala -5
Stinky -0
Trixxex -9 (-1 NL) (grappled)
Gibber -12 (grappled)

Krystiana fights back against the biting mouths.

She doesn't like non-consensual grappling.

Grapple to break free: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

"Urrrgghh!" Kala swings her warhammer in a mighty arc, envisioning it sinking all the way through the mouthy blob thing's mass until it clangs onto the stone floor beneath it.

Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

"Stinky! Come on! Snap out of it!" She desperately cries again.

Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Confused Action: 1d100 ⇒ 45

Stinky stops chasing his tail, plops down on his rump, and begins making the most awful squalling/growling/screaming sound. It varies in pitch, warbling almost as if he thinks he's legitimately communicating something. The sound is enough to make one wonder who is strangling cats.

Gah! Kala, can you make Stinky stop?!?

He backs up a bit and fires on the creature.

5' step

light crossbow attack, target in melee: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 3 - 4 = 17
P damage, cold iron: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Reload crossbow, move action

"Brun stay here!"

Bartolomey moves closer to Gibber and strikes.

"You will pay for this!"

mwk Scythe : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12

confirm crit : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 = 9

will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 2

"Yes master!" Brun stays in place.

Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Trixxex will use Evil Eye and stare at the creature, dc 16 Will -2 to AC [fail 8 Rounds+1 Cackle, Pass 1 Round + 1 Cackle], she will also cackle

well the rat may be in trouble

Finally shaken from the madness, Trixxex's horrific gaze catches many of the newly forming eyes on the gibbering mouther and it momentarily freezes. At that moment, Kala slams her warhammer into it's side and Bartolomey's scythe cuts a wide path through the gelatinous flesh. Flying between the swings, Avi's bolt lands home as well.

With the blows landing home, Krystiana strains and releases herself from the latched on pseudopod.

However, the monstrosity has a deeper well of reserve than you hoped and it presses on. A small jet forms on it's side and it blasts a spray of acidic flesh outward at Avi in response to the bolt shot. The spittle lands on Avi's face and he grimaces at the burning flesh.

Further pseudopods lash at Bartolomey, Krystiana and Kala. Bartolomey and Krystiana easily evade them. Kala's leg is grabbed by the one pseudopod, tearing into her calf and mouths forming. Trixxex is the worst for wear, with the two pseudopods squeezing her and dragging her towards it's body. It appears to be attempting to engulf the small Pathfinder in the coming seconds, the body parting open to reveal dozens of small mouths greedily chattering.

Nice hit Bartolomey, but unfortunately it's immune to critical hits
Brun and Stinky are only remaining ones to take the madness check Will Save DC 13

Combat Round 4
Gibbering Mouther,Krystiana, Bartolomey, Brun, Avi, Kala, Stinky, Trixxex

Avi -3 (blinded 1 round)
Krystiana -9
Bartolomey -3
Brun -16
Kala -9
Stinky -0
Trixxex -13 (-1 NL) (grappled)
Gibber -34 (grappled, cursed -2 AC 7 rounds)

will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

delay

Bartolomey tries to hit one more time as hard as he can.

"Will you die!"

mwk Scythe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

damage: 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12

Trixxex will stare again, Will Save DC 16 -2 Attack, and she will cackle extending all hexes a round

Fail 8 Rounds +1 round Cackle, pass 1 Round + 1 Round Cackle

currently all effects should be 8 rounds if failed

Krystiana glances at her flail, but is afraid of what one more hit will do. Instead she puts all her weight into another slash with her longsword.

Attack - Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 4 - 1 = 22
Damage(slashing) + Power Attack: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13

Confirm Crit: Attack - Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 1 = 14
Crit Damage(slashing) + Power Attack: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

"@#$%! OW! YOU CURSED BLOB OF @#$%^*! GET OFF ME! DIE!" Kala is so angry right now! She swings wildly with her warhammer as she attempts to scrape or pry the biting maw off her leg with her shield.

Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 221d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Will vs. DC 13: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

What? What's going on? Kala? Oh, something's biting you! Lemme at it! I want to kill it for hurting you! His mind finally free, Stinky rushes up behind Krystiana and tries to snap at the thing from between her legs, but he cannot reach it.