Pathfinder: Rise of the Runelords

Game Master bluedove

Masdok leads the way into the new tunnel, then looks to Acharn to lead the way.

starting the SOP now?
that would mean we go left.
who is providing light?

On the way to the priest Acharn tells Simflay more of what he knows about what was written in the journal.

Once he's done listening to the answers from the priest he says. "We just though we should let you know how dire a threat we face. These aren't just a band of goblins. Worshipers of Lamasthu could have dangerous backing."

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Next day Acharn prepares his spells before setting out. "I'm ready. I'll lead the way, let's go down the tunnel behind the button first. Simflay, you said you could provide magical light right? Can you use it on me?"

Looks like Masdok and Acharn are in-front. Grulyn will hang back with Simflay.

When Acharn offers to lead the way Grulyn shrugs his shoulders and thinks to himself
If the lightly armored elf wants to go first, who am I to stop him.

Keeping pace with everyone Grulyn makes sure no one comes up from behind.

"I'll try to stay hidden in the shadows so whatever we encounter can't see me. If we do end up fighting, we'll hopefully be able to gain the upper hand by me approaching from stealth." He mutters a quick arcane incantation and shuffles ahead, just out of range of the brightest torchlight.

Can I take 10 on stealth for 18?

On the trip out of the tunnel and then back down again to join the others, Acharn can't help but notice that Simflay does indeed have magical light. In fact she uses it a lot. Renewing it every 20 minutes, or possibly a little before that time runs out. She seems somewhat ill at ease in the tunnel and keeping the light going seems to make it slightly more tolerable for her.

When she and Acharn rejoin Masdok and Grulyn she lets them know that the priest has been alerted.

"Well, we have spoken to the Father. He, at least, is now more aware of the peril that Sandpoint is in. We can only hope that he does something with the knowledge, and can convince people to take action."

With that, she will renew her light spell again, and follow along with Grulyn.

The Smuggler's tunnel winds lazily toward the Northeast for a little over 1,750 feet before reaching a dead end, but Grulyn is aware of the door here. Going through the door, it opens into a 30-foot-diameter cave that overlooks a cliff over the Varisian Gulf. There is a narrow beach where the cave mouth slopes down, with a collection of crude goblin beds and the remains of their meals strewn around the cave. There are two caves that lead off of this cave, in addition to the way the group came. One to the east into darkness, and one to the west that goes about 50 feet before turning toward the North and everything else being out of sight.

"Anyone good at looking for footprints to see what way to go?" says Grulyn as he pokes around the beds.

"Well," says Simflay, sounding doubtful, "I've only tracked beasts before, not creatures that walk on two legs. And never on stone like this, but I will give it a try."

As she wanders about she mutters something in a breathy, gentle-sounding language... Avoss Ashuda-ma

Casting Guidance on herself

Survival: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

The tracks go down the western tunnel that turns to the north.

"We should look around to see if there is any more information or useful equipment here. Would hate to miss another item like that journal..." Acharn says as he carefully steps into the encampment to look around, on the lookout for traps or useful stuff.

A bit wierd that you guys made it to level 2 without finding any treasure at all. Would make sense to find some gear at some point soon.

Before continuing to follow the tracks he pulls up a scroll. "I should get some better protection in case we end up in combat." He chants an arcane incantation and a protective layer of force settles around him.

Use scroll of mage armor, lasts for an hour.

Gonna move things forward at this point.

Following the trail, it goes down the western tunnel and then passes through what looks like an area that was bricked up once, but broken through. Continuing 50 feet, the corridor turns to the north and continues for another 100 feet before you come to a chamber off of the cave to the east. The cave continues to the north.

I assume the search of the goblin camp turned up empty then? I was waiting for the results of that before posting more. Do you happen to have a map over what we've passed through so far? I'm getting a bit confused.
"Should we check out this cave or follow down the tunnel? There could be things laying in wait here, I would rather want to avoid something sneaking up on us... So maybe we should check out the cave first?" Acharn says as he indicates the cave. He mutters a quick incantation as he studies the cave before them.

Perception with guidance: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

"What say ye Masdok? If Ah remember right Masdok be a pretty good hunter." Grulyn says from the back.

Masdok grunts noncommittally and moves to check out the cave

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
even a non combat map of the caves as we move through them would be really handy. maybe on Google Slides, for easy mobile access?

Just to be clear - its a cave with a knocked out wall down a small narrow tunnel, there hasn't been any goblin encampment yet... this is the first thing you see from the tunnel from the glassworks - it leads to a cave that has two exits but no signs of anybody staying there, as it would be too tight - the tunnels are no wider than 5 feet all the way there, so the tracks are just passing through - the entire tunnel from the glassworks leads to the southwest corner of this map. In a way, your not even out of the tunnel yet... The confusion I believe comes from the fact that the encampment was mentioned in the journal.

Simflay looks quite uncomfortable the whole time the group is in these narrow tunnels. She renews her light spell, casting it on weapon or shield of whoever is taking point.

As the party passes through the previously bricked up entrance, she will quietly activate her Air Barrier ability, giving herself an AC bonus for 2 hours.

Standing in the room is a figure, hairless and standing on back-bent, dog-like legs. It's hideous mouth with it's lower jaw splitting in two is flanked by two additional smaller hands coming out of it's chin, along with the claws of it's main arms as it looks like it's guarding the room as when it sees you, it clicks it's strange mouth together.

Sinspawn Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Simflay gasps in fear at her first sight of the creature. Here is horror beyond anything she has seen in her life.

Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Acharn tenses up and readies himself for combat.
Initative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
Knowledge (Any, add +1 if arcana): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

I'm not sure exactly we are in relation to each other.

Religion: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
"What kind of hell spawn are ye?"
Know Initative: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
The shock of seeing the creature slows his reaction.

initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

don't forget Masdok has Combat Reflexes, so he is not flat footed and will take an AoO on it if it provokes

Just before I place people down on a map, I'm gonna need a marching order - but here's what you can see so far. You guys are at the Western entrance of the cave.

I think Acharn was sneaking ahead of the others. Though it would be kind of wierd to enter combat if we're all still unnoticed... Another formation we were discussing earlier was Acharn and Masdok in the front and Grulyn and Simflay behind. Up to you which way you want to handle it.
stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Both Archan and Aldran see this creature and know straight away that it is a sinspawn. They both also know that this one is the most common of the sinspawn, a wrathspawn. They also both know that they can sense things that reflect that, such as someone raging.

Aldran also knows that their bite can overwhelm the victim with sinful thoughts that can make one sick.

Just waiting on Grulyn's initiative. Here's the map with you guys on

Grulyn already rolled, he just posted with the wrong alias

Sorry I missed post my Init. it's a 2

"A wrathspan! This wicked creature feeds on people's anger!" Acharn mutters an arcane incantation to hurl a glob of acid at the creature, holding up a flask of acid as a focus as he does so.

acid splash vs flat footed touch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 acid damage: 1d3 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (4) = 7

After throwing the acid he moves across the entrance to the cave, going further into the tunnels so they can pincer the spawn in a flanking position if it comes into the tunnel.

Move 2N then NE on the map after casting

As Archon sneaks around, the sinspawn looks in the direction, but doesn't seem to spot him. The rest of you have yet to past the cavern, but Archon does see the creature guarding the chamber, keeping to the shadows.

So, over to you guys - if you want to try and sneak past it you can make stealth checks to see if you avoid it, but Archon's acid splash will be happening at the [i]end[i] of this round as his at the end of the initiative order.

I rolled 27 for initiative. I thought I was first?

Yeah, see below - something went funny when I sorted the order last time - just noticed now.

Simflay stares in horror at the Sinspawn, almost unable to believe her eyes ...

Seriously, can you blame her? Have you seen a picture of one of those things?

However, seeing the rest of the group preparing to fight, she forces herself to action. Come on Sim, at least try to help...

"Iritosha dua Venshio, Shuishua Malnna-sa"

A small puff of wind stirs the dust as it jumps from her hand to Masdok.

Casts Guidance on Masdok

So the sinspawn is next up after my attack right? I don't think it can reach me and attack me in the same round, but it might be able to reach the others.

The sinspawn notices movement so goes to investigate where the splash that missed it came from, seeing Masdok towards the end of its turn, it jumps towards him and tries to bite him.

Sinspawn bite attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

The sinspawn bites into Masdok's neck, and as he bites Masdok is filled with thoughts of destruction.

Sinspawn bite damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Masdok Will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

As the Wrathspawn withdraws its teeth, Masdok recognises the sinful thoughts and is sick at the thought of him committing such acts.

Masdok's sickened duration: 1d6 ⇒ 5 minutes

The sinspawn has 40 feet of movement so could just make it next to Masdok - here's the updated map. Over to you guys

At the site of this fowl creature. Grulyn summons up the power of Torag and tries to smite this creature.
Warax attack w/ smite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Slashing damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Smite evil: If it is evil I get a +2 to hit and +2 On damage(+4 if evil outsider, evil dragon or undead) and I also get a +2 deflection bonus to AC until it's dead.

Hey, just waiting on everyone elses action's atm.

Masdok gets an AoO, then his regular attack right? I think he said to bot him since he's occupied with his family.

Ignore this, gonna be changing it.

Masdok Bot role AoO: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Masdok AO Damage with longspear: 1d8 + 6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 3 + 1 = 13

As Masdok swings towards it, the Sinspawn falls to the ground. As it falls, you can hear echoes of other noises further in the tunnels.

As Archan continues forward, the caverns continue to the north, and turn to the east towards a room of worked stone.

So did I swing and use the smite? Or can I just move toward the noise?

thanks for the reminder on the AoO, Acharn.
I think I am back Now

"What's that noise?" Masdok asks

The noises come from the north, however there are two corridors to the east before you reach the end of the northern corridor 75 feet long, where it comes to a hole in the ceiling 10 foot, the sounds coming from above.

"I guess we'll see soon enough."

let's resume the SoP

Simflay looks towards the hole in the ceiling... "Is that noise coming from up there? I wouldn't have thought we were all that far beneath the ground. At least I certainly hope we aren't..."

She will follow along behind the others...

"I can give ye a boost up, if ye want to take a lookie where we are at lass?." Grulyn offers Simflay.

If she take him up on the offer: Grulyn cups his hands to help Simflay up.

If not: Grulyn keeps walking with the rest of the party.

Simflay looks very nervous at the suggestion, but steels herself...

"Umm, if you think it would help. I can take a look."

She sets her crossbow carefully on the floor (pointing away from the rest of the group), take a moment to cast Light on a spare crossbow bolt, and setting her foot in Grulyn's hands, attempt to get up high enough to see what is up there.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Looking up through the hole, you find it leads to the floor of some sort of cell. It is a rather large room, that was obviously once some type of prison, as you can see other identical cells nearby. To the east, there is a rickety wooden platform that overlooks the entire room, with a flight of stairs just to the right and outside the cell. There is a walkway at the top of the stairs that after going north for 5 feet, turns to the east. The destination of this platform is hard to see from this angle.

"Are we going in this way? Are the cell doors open?"

are we resuming the SoP or going in to these cells?

The door to the cell above is slightly ajar, but it's hard to see any more detail without looking further in.

"Let be us keep going down the path. When we come back we can take a lookie at them cells. This town has some history I am sure, to have cells and tunnels that no one knew about."
Helping Simflay down and making sure the trap door is secure.

"Any one have a little bell or something that would make noise if this door opened?"

Once the door has been dealt with

Grulyn takes his place in the back as they make their way down the tunnel.

"I don't have anything unfortunately. Sorry. Let's continue." Acharn says as he tries to sneak ahead into the tunnel, hoping to get warning again if they encounter anything dangerous.