GM ZD Presents: Eyes of the Ten (Inactive)

Game Master Z...D...

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27
Knowledge Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

"Stand back!" barks Voros.

"The liquid is a strange substance known as black blood, collected from the lightless Vaults of Orv far below Golarion’s surface. Any creature who touches the liquid would be damaged by cold. It can also be used as unholy water or to boost necromantic powers." he explains.

Maybe we should give Adril a bath?

Knowledge (arcana), Take 10: 10 + 23 + 2 = 35

"Interesting, would not have expected to find black blood here." He observes with a thoughtful frown. "It is highly dangerous, from the deepest layers below the surface. Much of my studies have been on the necromantic arts, and heard tell of it quite frequently. I wouldn't recommend touching it."

Boswick calls on Iomedae and casts lesser restoration on Lavode after he take the spirit.

Ability damage healed: 1d4 ⇒ 2

As you all look over the cylinder, you find that there is a secret compartment under the plaque. Lavode smacks Voros' hand away at the last moment, as he notices the faintest of thread, leading to believe it is trapped. Inside the secret compartment is a 6 pieces of folded paper.

Now with it pointed out, you all see that it can be disabled and can actually extract a pint of this liquid.

Who wants to roll the disable device check

I'll give it a try.

Voros takes out tools, frowning at Lavode from smacking his hand without notice. He quickly gets to work.

Disable Device, masterwork tools: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 21 + 2 = 31

Voros is able to disable the trap and manages to drain a single flask work of the black liquid.

The six missives recovered are those of ill fated Society related missions into Orv to recover the Black Blood.

Continuing through the Orvian and through the opposite door, leading them into a gallery.

This small gallery displays an impressive collection of Tian art. Upon shelves lining the room rest dozens of handblown glass baubles, each hiding a tiny etching of a bucolic scene within. Above the baubles, stylized brush and ink paintings hang upon the walls, depicting carp and dragons amid rolling waves and wind-whipped mountains. Wooden stands about the room display a menagerie of small ivory carvings, including a pair of foo dogs, several unusual dragons, a bear, a fisherman, a cluster of rats, and an osprey.

If you choose to detect magic as you go, you notice the osprey radiates magic.

An arch to the north opens to a curved passage. To the east, a small antechamber houses a curved staircase rises up into darkness.

We will go ahead and move over to number 12, just to clear this level before going up

The walls of this wide hallway are hung with hundreds of exotic masterwork swords, daggers, and other bladed weapons from distant locations within and beyond the Inner Sea region. Small placards beneath each provide the weapon’s name and details on its use, history, and country of origin. To the west, the hallway ends at the foot of a massive, curving staircase

Theodric looks for a certain weapon here and places it in a large-sized regular, non-magical sheathe he carries on his back. "There's a magic greatsword I must recover for the Crown of Taldor. It belonged to a high ranking Pathfinder Agent and it wasn't sent back to his estate with the rest of his belongings upon his death. From what we are finding about the Ten these days such an 'omission' by the Society no longer surprises me. It has sentience and I would rather not enter in a battle of wills against it, so if we find it, can we place it in a bag of holding or handy haversack if one of you carries such a device?"

Everyone finds the greatsword. How could it be missed. Such an emaculate weapon. The moment Theodric reaches out for the sword, it springs to life and levels it's tip at Theo's face.

A very stern voice enters everyone's head, "Do not lay your uncultured hands upon me. I only serve those who excel in swordsmanship and no other. Though no one can live up to Vothuemont, so, no once can claim ownership of me." It then stops and swings back around and refocuses on Theo, "Tell me do you serve the traitorous dog Stavian"

I do not know Stavian and certainly don't serve him.
Of course, I would not try to claim ownership of you. You are a sentient being. That you are in the shape of a sword does not change that fact. No one has the right to 'own' another.
I certainly have no skill with the sword and no desire for you to serve me. However, is your only desire to hang on this wall slowly growing dull and rusting away?
I could transport you to someone who does meet your exacting skill requirements. Or you can hang here like a useless lump for a few more eons.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

"I am a better swordsman than Vothuemont could ever dream becoming. I am The Right Honorable Earl of Ravensford Lord Theodric De LaMontagne, of the Prefecture of Kazuhn! you will address me as such, and you will offer your respects to the Primogen Crown! the Country of Taldor has suffered greatly as of late, and is in turmoil over the Crown's succession. It could very well end up in the hands of Princess Eutropia, Stavian's daughter, or General Pythareus, who is making a bid for the throne. Stavian is dead, so you no longer need to worry about our late Emperor. The only information you need at this point is that your country needs you again, and that your Vothuemont's estate require an account of his last days, at the very least. You owe them as much, whether or not you will win the legal argument that the Crown has no claim on you. Why gather more dust here for centuries when you could have a front line role to play in years to come!"

Intimidate +2 assist Lavode for the sword to go into the bag of holding at once...: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19

"aha, you shall not get me that easily. If you wish for me to go willingly. You must best me in a duel." He swishes through the air with flourish to emphasize his request."agreed?"

Honestly though, with Theo being a legend at sundering, this should be no contest

I don't intend to sunder it... what was the exact wording of that quest again? do they want it back in one piece?! :P

"I agree to this duel! what are the terms of engagement?"

Well you do have to reduce it to 10hp before willing to come with you.

Forgot he was communicating telepathically, I should have been doing his voice in italics and not bold.

Strait forward. You best me in combat, I will agree to come with you if thats what you wish. I best you, you leave me be. I've actually grown accustomed to the polishing and not being banged into other weapons and armor. I'll even let you get first swing.

Lets make this quick. Theo, if you would like to go ahead and roll your to hit. I think you can take it down in one turn.

"Very well, sword, but I promise to leave you in good enough condition to return you to the Taldor with some dignity!"

Standard Action vs. Sword
Chopping Blow (Ex)

Two-handed, Power Attack, +1 adamantine Keen Falcata, Bless, Enlarge, Power Attack: 1d20 + 26 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 26 + 1 = 44
Adamantine Slashing Magical Dmg: 2d6 + 35 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 35 + 2 = 43
If applicable, free Action Sunder Attempt leaving weapon or armor with only 1 hit point and the broken condition, Bless, Enlarge: 1d20 + 32 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 32 + 1 = 49 CMD
If Sunder successful, Adamantine Slashing Magical Dmg to Weapon or Armor, ignoring hardness less than 20: 2d6 + 35 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 35 + 2 = 42

Okay, it is actually going to get an attack on you.

Good blow old chap. At least you are making a true effort The sword swings around attacks. The blade completely misses its attack and sticks into the floor for a moment.

Nat 1...

[ooc]Theo your up.

Should I bother doing the Chopping Blow extra sunder as part of my regular attack standard action or just full attack roll vs. AC with dmg? not sure about the mechanics of this fight... if Sunder works, I did 85 dmg during my last round.

It helps. The sunder did go through. It has a hardness of over 20. Meaning adamantine weapons do not have the same advantage against it.

Understood. I didn't roll my crit last round as I figured objects are immune to it, yes? I shall full attack it this time.

Two-handed, Power Attack, +1 adamantine Keen Falcata, Bless, Enlarge, Power Attack: 1d20 + 26 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 26 + 1 = 34
Two-handed, Power Attack, +1 adamantine Keen Falcata, Bless, Enlarge, Power Attack: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 21 + 1 = 26
Two-handed, Power Attack, +1 adamantine Keen Falcata, Bless, Enlarge, Power Attack: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 16 + 1 = 35

Adamantine Slashing Magical Dmg: 2d6 + 35 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 35 + 2 = 46
Adamantine Slashing Magical Dmg: 2d6 + 35 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 35 + 2 = 42
Adamantine Slashing Magical Dmg: 2d6 + 35 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4) + 35 + 2 = 47

Correct. It is immune to crits though.

After Theo's flurry, the sword cries out I yield. You surely are a talented swordsman. I shall accompany you. The sword floats hand height, offering it's hilt to Theo. Once back. I can tell you all about the treacherous king Stavian.

The only place left to go is up.

At work now. We will begin the next level tomorrow.

Stavian? please go on... I may have something on him to offer you in exchange...

The sword openly obliges, Well the King was a dog. He enjoyed sending my master on these long missions to be with his lover, Vothuemont’s wife. I have always questioned if Vothuemont’s son was the King's. For the love of his wife though, he never questioned it. After all it was only rumor and hear say.

Kn.Nobility: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Taking the sword respectfully by the hilt, Theodric replies mentally.

Oh, that's nothing! sorry for the show I put on earlier, but a man of my peerage must project loyalty to the Crown at all time. My true thoughts on Taldor are slightly more... nuanced. But now that you have made your opinions clear, I trust that I may confide a secret of the utmost importance to you, as you have proven your undying loyalty to Vothuemont and the Decemvirate, or at least the spirit of what the Pathfinder Society should strive for. Hear this, and commit it to memory forever, and swear to never repeat it unless you absolutely trust the wielder with this knowledge and that he will use it for the good of Taldor. This is secret knowledge that the high-ranking elite of Taldor need to know, but that the people never must hear, as too much water has already flown under the Grand Bridge of the Empire since the illegitimate acts have been committed and for the good of Taldor, we must now move on with what we have in place and focus on the future and the advancement of its people, instead of fueling yet more feuds between capricious and ill-intended nobles...
...Now... a few years ago I have discovered the secret lineage of Stavian's so-called royal line... our current Emperor, Stavian III can trace his lineage directly to Stavian I, who was the Taldan monarch who infamously outlawed the practice of Sarenrae's religion in 4528 AR. Grand Prince Stavian I, scourge of the 'Dawnflower Cult' and ancestor of the present Taldan emperor, was in truth born a bastard, his mother not the wife of Grand Prince Micheaux as history maintains, but the disgraced Lucretia Adella. Should proof of this be made public, the impact on Stavian III's line of succession is incalculable.
From the information you just imparted to me, dear friend, it seems that history is repeating itself. If what you say is true, Grand Prince Stavian III may have been doing the exact same thing Grand Prince Micheaux was doing back then, but instead of bringing the bastard into his own family, Stavian III instead opted to focus on his own legitimate children and conceal the others. May the gods protect Princess Eutropia from the claims of an angry or vengeful bastard sibling. The gods know she's endured enough in her life, starting with the loss of her brother, Prince Carrius, who died in an accident in his youth. I have my own thoughts on this, but that is a conversation for another day.
What be thy name, immortal holder of the Taldor's truth?

I have no name other than the blade of Vothuemont. The sword replies.

1 left stair, 2 right stair: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Level 2

Atop the stair, a short hall opens into a small, rectangular room. The walls within are scarred and gouged. Gears, scrap metal, and other remnants of mechanical contraptions lie recklessly strewn about. Many of the scattered metal parts possess slightly anthropomorphic features. A fair amount of blood is splattered about the walls, floors, and ceiling. On the far side of the room, a metal-reinforced door hangs loosely, bashed open and dangling from a single hinge

Nothing of interest, next room

The hallway empties into an angular, irregularly shaped room.

Voros and Dr Strang notice several deep gouges on the floor and walls. A telltale sign of a scuffle.

The eastern doors are covered with metal plates engraved with strange glyphs. An engraving above the entrance reads “The Numerian.”

The eastern doors seemed to be barred.

I have no name other than the blade of Vothuemont. The sword replies.

I shall name you Inconvenient Truth

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Voros kneels, looking at the floor. He points at the deep gouges.
"There was a fight here... recently."

Going over towards the doors, he asks.
"Anyone to detect traps? If there isn't, I could try to unlock it."

"Apparently." Strang agrees.

"Though they would not typically bar the door from this side, would they?" He adds, pointing towards the bard one.

"If a fight happened here, the only reason to secure the door would be to keep whatever is beyond it from joining."

"Adril would not have gone that way, so the Numerian door seems more likely." He points towards the eastern door.

Perception: 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 20 + 2 = 26

Sorry, had to deal with a family crisis last night.

You do not detect any traps on either door. The Eastern door is not locked, only barred. Strength or break time

The western door is not locked or barred.

Hopefully nothing too bad, considering what's going on these days...

Large Theodric runs up to the barred door and puts his Size 24" boot to it!

Strength, Charge, Enlarge, Haste, Bless: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 29

bonuses to attack rolls don't apply to strength checks, Theo!
Though charging might? Unsure on that one =)

"What? Wait..." Strang starts to say, as Theodric heads straight to the door he only just finished telling them was likely keeping something unpleasant out.

But Theodric slams into it anyway, and the good doctor can only sigh.

Just makes the break DC

The enlarged Theo places is boot in the center of the door. It snaps open with a resounding crack. The doors fly open.

Dozens of artistically displayed chunks of twisted, unidentifiable metal, embossed with alien symbols, decorate this chamber. Maps placed near individual chunks denote the locations and specific years in which the items were discovered. The north wall has two alcoves. On the floor in front of the eastern arch lies a metal door, apparently blown off its hinges. Numerous spatters of blood crisscross the floor.

Blood droplets on the floor lead towards the eastern door, to a seemingly endless hallway.

As the door flies open Boswick rushes into the room Pale Maiden in hand and moves to the right to get a look around the corner. Eyes peeled for signs of danger.

If able move to the spot indicated.

We are avoiding the sneaky tactics I see! Lavode says with a grin.

begin casting a summoning spell

Bos doesn't do sneaky often :-)

Theodric checks the western archway just to make sure it's secure and free of any threat while Boswick leads the group through the eastern gate that's been blown away.

Theodric, do you open the doors of the western archway?

If door is closed, no. Let's deal with east open door first.

Voros follows shyly Bos and examines the room.

Nothing else happens in here?

Perception: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (17) + 22 = 39

Lavode finishes his spell and a small glowing creature flashes into existence. Lantern Archon

Lavode speaks to it in Celestial, Go down that hallway before us and see if there is anything evil down there.

The glowing ball of light zips down the hallway using its Detect Evil ability.

GM?

Will post an update tonight. About to have a lot of moving parts for the next few sections of the map.

Since Theo was able to kick in the door in one shot. The bad guys had no time to prepare, buff or hide. So, minor retcon, you can see the baddies as you enter the room."

So Lavode, no casting your battle buddies quite yet

Huddling on the far side of the room, just before the shadowed hallway, is a group of three individuals.

The female human wielding a bow looks up and smirks, "at least its not the blasted constructs" She then goes to raise her bow.

The female elf in the group smiles and goes invisible.

Bold May Act
Blue-inivisbile
Voros
Boswick
Lavode
Theodric
Yellow
Red
Dr Strange

A little descriptions of the enemies. they all have class levels so no information to gleam
Red-is a half elf. His skin is covered in lesions and pustules, some of which are open and oozing. He carries a scythe and wears hide armor
Blue-Before going invisible, was seen holding a short sword and wearing no armor.
Yellow-Female human wielding a bow. Also carries a short sword and dagger. She wears a chain shirt.[/ooc]

Theodric steps up and attacks the bow-wielding human female. Reach 10-ft due to Enlarge Person

Full-attack, TWF
+2 adamantine Keen Falcata +29/+24/+19 (1d8+20/17-20/x3) and Shield Bash +30 (1d6+13/x2)

Haste Attack, +2 adamantine keen falcata, haste, bless: 1d20 + 29 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 29 + 1 + 1 = 40
1st Attack, +2 adamantine keen falcata, haste, bless: 1d20 + 29 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 29 + 1 + 1 = 42
2nd Attack, +2 adamantine keen falcata, haste, bless: 1d20 + 24 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 24 + 1 + 1 = 33
3rd Attack, +2 adamantine keen falcata, haste, bless: 1d20 + 19 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 19 + 1 + 1 = 30
Off-hand Improved Shield Bash, Shield Slam, Shield Master, haste, bless: 1d20 + 30 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 30 + 1 + 1 = 41 plus free bull rush vs. CMD equal to attack roll. If success: knocked prone against the wall behind her.

dmg, Haste atk, enlarged: 2d6 + 20 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5) + 20 + 1 = 31
dmg, cold: 1d6 ⇒ 3
dmg, 1st atk, enlarged: 2d6 + 20 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 20 + 1 = 27
dmg, 2nd atk, enlarged: 2d6 + 20 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 20 + 1 = 28
dmg, 3rd atk, enlarged: 2d6 + 20 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 20 + 1 = 28
dmg, Shield Slam, enlarged: 1d8 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 1 = 22 plus knocked prone (see above)

Against a poorly built fighter, everything hits.

Theodric makes short work of the archer. She falls to the ground, bleeding and barely hanging on to life.

Bold May Act
Blue-inivisbile
Voros
Boswick
Lavode
Theodric
Yellow-knocking on heaven's door-139 damage
Red
Dr Strange

Um... pretty sure no one is hasted.

Boswick takes one look at the people in the room, Something tells me you should not be here! Adril's lackeys no doubt.

He taps his Plate and it glows with a holy aura, he then taps his feet and darts over to the half-elf red. He takes a swing with the Pale Maiden.

Pale Maiden (+3)-power attack+improved vital strike+haste: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28
damage: 3d8 + 15 ⇒ (1, 1, 3) + 15 = 20

Swift - activate Crusading, free - activate Boots of Speed, move - move, standard - Improved Vital Strike w/ Power Attack

Bos, can you see invisibility?

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (11) + 22 = 33

Voros gulps down an extract he should have drank waaay before the fight and perceives the location of the elven archer.

"There!" he shouts, pointing at a point in space.

Echolocation, active for 120 minutes.

perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28
If Lavode can't see footprints or disturbance in the detritus on the floor, he will go by Voros' words. Looking where Voros is pointing, Lavode slings a glob of sparkling motes at the spot.

Glitterdust. Trying to hit the invisible foe. If I think I can also get the other upright enemy, I will. But that is a secondary concern. DC=22 will save or blinded. I will say roll a d4 for which intersection I pick close to where Voros is pointing. Count clockwise. intersection: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Dr Strang is correct. Haste has not been cast yet for this combat. This means, that the archer is not dead, but instead bleeding out. So still out of the fight.

Seems to be some confusion. Yellow was the archer, before Theo cut her in half. Blue is a female elf, carrying a short sword, who is now invisible. Red is a half-elf who carries a scythe and wears hide armor.

Boswick moves forward and strikes red. Leaving a gash across his chest.

Voros chugs an extract and is now able to pinpoint blue. He calls out the location and gestures to an area just west of Boswick.

Lavode cast glitterdust, coating everything in the area. Decided that you would not want to coat the paladin in glitter dust. A feminine figure is now outlined in gold particles. She cries out as the particles blind her.

The man in front of Boswick cast a spell defensively. Boswick, will need a DC 19 fortitude save and if that fails, a DC 19 will save

Bold May Act
Blue-invisible, glitterdust, blinded
Voros
Boswick
Lavode
Theodric
Red-20 damage
Dr Strange

Again, no E. Just Strang

It appears to him that the rest of the team have things well in hand... though he is unsure on their enthusiasm.

If he can, he will make his way over to the archer lady, and try to stabilize her, in case they need some questions answered later.

Am unsure where the npc's are, but think I can get to the yellow one?