GM Worg's Down the Blighted Path (Inactive)

Game Master Kyle "Worg" H

"I think we need to find two more spooks. Let's go," Kipp says as he walks towards the door, but then pauses "Wait, what about those voices?"

"As amusing as it would be watching Kipp walk into more haunts, this will be faster."Rorik says as he readies his axe and slams it into the door
adamantine Great axe: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Witz cups his hamd over his mouth and Kipp hears a voice in his mind.

I knew a child of Groeatis was too weak to tear down our door hehehehe

cast message on Kipp

Gordy squirms as the Kitsune's begin to hack at the finely crafted Dwarven door with their adamantine weapons.

They gonna tear this whole place apart.

"Hey, everybody. What about that scream we just heard? Maybe some a' us should go see if anyone be needin' help before knocking that door down."

Rorik manages to get a sizeable hole cut into the door that allows anyone to see the other side. Ornate chests, tapestries, and geometric stone carvings line this expansive tomb. A heavy stone sarcophagus—its lid shattered and scattered across the floor—rests on a dais to the north. The dry air is heavy with the smell of cedar and berries. Seven dead duergar lie sprawled around the room, their bodies contorted in unnatural angles and their faces frozen in screams of agony.

”Careful, people” says Archer. ”Those Duergar didn’t do that to themselves. ”

Kipp, who was headed towards the open door, suddenly jolts up and stares forward.

A few more smacks on the door and now the hole is large enough for anyone to enter. From inside, a fractured and reverberating voice calls out.

"... Who are you? Why are you here?.."

Kipp shakes his head ten moves over to the hole in the door.

"Hello, voices beyond the door. My name is Kipp, and these are my companions," Kipp says this and gestures to each person as he "introduces" them. "This is Bow-man, Salty-Sea-Dwarf, Brain snake, Mister Jokester, Miss Guu, Good-boy-dogo, and Grumpy Fox. We Pathfinders seek to find and stop the spooky not living dwarves and make them just plain dead, rather than walking around, and stop the thing making them."

"Oy, what the critter said be the gist a' it. Some skellies came to the surface and took some dwarf folk into the dark with 'em and we're just trying to get them back. Kipp be wanting to smash them bony brigands, but for myself, I just want to rescue who we can. I'm expecting that ye' are a ghost of some kind. Will ye' be willing to help us if we could put yer soul t' rest?"

The ghostly voice then takes form. It appears to be a dwarven woman covered in plate armor with hair that goes into long twin braids.

“I... I saw those who violated my redoubt and stole my Firebrand. Vile duergar thieves and that... that woman. She looked so familiar, like Karexin’s wisp of an apprentice, but older, more confident... perhaps her mother? I... it is difficult to put the pieces together..."

"She held my axe, and her touch... the blessing of Torag and the symbol my soldiers swore their fealty to... I feel her fingers closed around it even now as if they were on my own throat. I do not know who she is, but I can feel the tug of my axe on my soul. It screams in pain over what she is doing to it... and through it I can feel the cold spite of the miserable creatures her magic has corrupted my soldiers into. She lies down the twisting narrows of the Blighted Path.”

Apologies about the delay there. Was helping at 2D Con and then needed to clean up my place of some old furniture and stuff.

"Madam dwarf, did you go by the name of Lady Delbera Axebringer when you were alive? How may we help you? Could the woman have been the apprentice? It has been a long time..."

I am assuming we've gone down the path of the questions...?

Yeah, that was to help speed things up and get us back on track.

"Delbera Axebringer... Yes, that was... IS... My name. If you can return the axe Firebrand to me, I could find rest... The woman has my axe... If you wish... Use the Sallyport as your camp and launch point... To journey to the Darklands..."

After you ask her all of the questions, she then fades away. There appears to be some helpful loot in here that you could use during your adventure into the Darklands. One one of the corpses of a Duergar appears to be a map back to their base of operations. It appears that only a half-mile away they were planning on sending more captives as slaves.

Kipp looks over the loot. Lazily looking at the scrolls and wands, but attempting more effort with the ring and gloves. take 10 for 19 on the wands and scrolls.

spellcraft ring: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
spellcraft gloves: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

"Oh that's what this stuff is."

Ring of Feather Fall
Healer's Gloves
Scroll of Darkvision
Scroll of Magic Circle Against Chaos
Wand of Bless (13 Charges)
Wand of Jump (32 Charges)

And now for Kipps' wonderful descriptions of what the items are.

"This is a ring of falling slow, gloves of doctoring, a scroll of see in the dark, a..." Kipp pauses on the second scroll, then tosses it over his shoulder before continuing, "That one is worthless junk, this is stick of hit better and don't run away, and lastly the stick of jump good."

[b]"Kipp, why don't you use the wand of 'hit better'... we should definitely divvy up the rest. I can take the 'useless scroll'"[?b]

"I ain't a greedy feller by no means, but I could probably make good use outta that ring or them magic gloves. I can shoot me self straight up in the air like a geyser, but the last time I tried that I came down real hard and twisted me ankle. And I can put a dressing on someone in a pinch, but but ya' don't want me doin' anything more complex that that."

Both those items could be useful for Gordy in the right circumstances, but if someone else wants them more, then I would be fine with that.

"I'll take that wand. Though I wonder who's blessing it is, probably some inferior deity."

Proceed to where the map leads?

Kipp leads the charge down the stairs. If the map leads down there then we follow the map Kipp spinning his flail, unless he gets told not to.

"We're off to a wizard, an evil necro-wizard!"

The party exits out of the Redoubt, and sure enough, they are able to pick up on the trail with the help of the map they found. A half-mile beyond Firebrand’s Redoubt, down yet another winding side tunnel, the Ashen Company has established a small camp, where the remainder of the forces await their commander’s return and guard more of Sarxa’s captives. Three dozen dwarven slaves are chained together around a massive stone column.

Slide 6
Mannerism of approach?

singing, spinning a heavy flail, walking around in full-plate, and possibly with a glowing wayfinder tied to his belt (depends on lighting). Unless someone wants to scout ahead.

untrained sing: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Gordy shakes his head at Kipp. "They gonna hear you coming from a mile away. At least let me get a head count a how many of them are there before we go runnin' in.

Cap'n's Stealth: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (16) + 23 = 39

Archer shushes Kipp, as the team moves up. ”Let’s hold the frontal assault as a last option, please. ”

Cap'n spots five Duergar who look like mercanaries, and one Duergar who appears to be in charge. There also appears to be two beetles who are bred for combat, and four beetles who appear to be pack mules.

Nature: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 vs Beatles
Nature: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 vs pack beatle
"Those look like dark spitter beatles and giant fire beatles." Rorik relays to the team.
special attacks and defenses on the fire beatles

Aside from having immunity to mind-affecting effects, Rorik remembers nothing remarkable about fire-beetles.

The Cap'n slither back to Gordy, who bends down to let the snake crawl back up his arm and into his ear. Gordy stands still for a minute, tugging on his beard and nodding thoughtfully.

"The Cap'n says they are about 6 blokes, with giant bugs the size a' horses with 'em. They also got some prisoners, so we should be careful with how we approach."

Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Cap'n McKraken's Aid: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Gordy will attempt to sneak down to the group of duergar's, slightly ahead of the group and hugging the shadows in the hopes of getting the drop on them.

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

And everyone else?

Archer casts guidance on himself, and follows Gordy.
Stealth, Guidance: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 21

Surprise Round
Light Condition: Dim Light and Campfires
Active Buffs: None
Active Penalties: None
Red Duergar and Beetle(-,Fine)
Archer(-0,Fine)
Witz(-0,Fine)
Malsuza(-0,Fine)
Blue Duergar Boss(-0,Fine)
Yellow and Purple Duergar(-0,Fine)
Gordy Grimes(-0,Fine, Burn: 2)
Kipp(-0,Fine)
Rorik(-0,Fine)
Green Duergar(-0,Fine)
Orange Duergar and Beetle(-0,Fine)

@Gordy and Archer: Red, Orange, Purple, Blue, and Yellow are all casting spells.

Proceeding then.

Archer and Gordy get into position to be ready to pick off targets, while the rest of the group marches forward. Sure enough, the Duergar take notice of the oncoming adventurers and some of them even begin casting spells.

Gordy would have preferred firing off his blast before all his allies got in the way of his shot if possible.
Not that it'll probably matter with that roll.

Gordy steps out the shadows and flings a warhammer made of water at the toughest looking duergar he can see.

Kinetic Blast, Extended: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
magic, blunt: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 2) + 9 = 15

I'll work with it, but you still miss to connect anyone.

spellcraft: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
'Don't want those finishing!'
Archer quietly lets an arrow fly at the yellow duergar, hoping to disrupt the spell!
bow +1, DA: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 2 = 28 SO CLOSE!
sacred arrow, DA: 1d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 = 16 DC27 to keep that spell!

"Stop them from finishing their casts if you don't want them to become larger!" he calls out.

Round 1: FIGHT!
Light Condition: Dim Light and Campfires
Active Buffs: None
Active Penalties: None
Red Duergar and Beetle(-0,Fine)
Archer(-0,Fine)
Witz(-0,Fine)
Malsuza(-0,Fine)
Blue Duergar Boss(-0,Fine)
Yellow and Purple Duergar(-0,Yellow: Dead)
Gordy Grimes(-0,Fine, Burn: 2)
Kipp(-0,Fine)
Rorik(-0,Fine)

The Red Duergar's spell completes, and he grows substantially larger. He begins lurching towards the bridge, and the beetle begins flying across the chasm towards the party.

Round 1: FIGHT!
Light Condition: Dim Light and Campfires
Active Buffs: None
Active Penalties: None
Red Duergar and Beetle(-0,Fine)
Archer(-0,Fine)
Witz(-0,Fine)
Malsuza(-0,Fine)
Blue Duergar Boss(-0,Fine)
Yellow and Purple Duergar(-0,Yellow: Dead)
Gordy Grimes(-0,Fine, Burn: 2)
Kipp(-0,Fine)
Rorik(-0,Fine)
Green Duergar(-0,Fine)
Orange Duergar and Beetle(-0,Fine)

Archer shakes his head at the enemies, but steels himself to fight fast, to save the innocent. He calls upon the Blessing of Erastil, charging himself, and his bow, with holy power. (Swift to fervor cast Divine Favor) His hands working fast, he fires a shot at both green and blue!
+1 bow, DF, RS, DA vs green: 1d20 + 11 + 3 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 3 - 2 - 2 = 19 arrow, DF, DA: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 4 + 3 = 18
+1 bow, DF, RS, DA vs blue: 1d20 + 11 + 3 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 3 - 2 - 2 = 11 arrow, DF, DA: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 + 3 = 14
reroll!: 1d20 + 11 + 3 - 2 - 2 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 3 - 2 - 2 + 5 = 21 arrow, DF, DA: 1d8 + 5 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 4 + 3 = 20

Round 1: FIGHT!
Light Condition: Dim Light and Campfires
Active Buffs: None
Active Penalties: None
Red Duergar and Beetle(-0,Fine)
Archer(-0,Fine)
Witz(-0,Fine)
Malsuza(-0,Fine)
Blue Duergar Boss(-21,Fine)
Yellow and Purple Duergar(-16/0,Fine)
Gordy Grimes(-0,Fine, Burn: 2)
Kipp(-0,Fine)
Rorik(-0,Fine)
Green Duergar(-18,Fine)
Orange Duergar and Beetle(-0,Fine)

BZZZZZZT WORGBOT ENGAGED: INITIATING WITZ AND MALSUZA

Witz starts his performance and moves further away from the bridge.
Malsuza heads towards the front of the fight and grows a tentacle claw while moving. Then readies to attack the first approaching target.
Readied Action; Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Readied Slash Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Round 1: FIGHT!
Light Condition: Dim Light and Campfires
Active Buffs: None
Active Penalties: None
Red Duergar and Beetle(-0,Fine)
Archer(-0,Fine)
Witz(-0,Fine)
Malsuza(-0,Fine)
Blue Duergar Boss(-21,Fine)
Yellow and Purple Duergar(-16/0,Fine)
Gordy Grimes(-0,Fine, Burn: 2)
Kipp(-0,Fine)
Rorik(-0,Fine)
Green Duergar(-18,Fine)
Orange Duergar and Beetle(-0,Fine)

The blue duergar, having lost his spell, decides to cast a different spell. The purple duergar grows exponentially larger, and both he and yellow begin to advance into melee against Malsuza. She was ready for the yellow duergar, however, and slashes him across the face with her tentacle claws! He collapses, now only an unconscious body on the floor.

Round 1: FIGHT!
Light Condition: Dim Light and Campfires
Active Buffs: Bardic Performance; Witz (Round 1)
Active Penalties: None
Red Duergar and Beetle(-0,Red Duergar: Enlarged)
Archer(-0,Fine)
Witz(-0,Fine)
Malsuza(-0,Fine)
Blue Duergar Boss(-21,Fine)
Yellow and Purple Duergar(-26/0,Yellow: Dead, Purple: Enlarged)
Gordy Grimes(-0,Fine, Burn: 2)
Kipp(-0,Fine)
Rorik(-0,Fine)
Green Duergar(-18,Fine)
Orange Duergar and Beetle(-0,Fine)

Kipp moves forward and casts divine favor.

Gordy steps back as the giant beetle flies towards him, and tosses a hammer shaped bolt of water at the enlarged duergar.

"Thank ye fer makin' yerself a bigger target, ya' gray skinned freak!"

Kinetic Blast, Extended: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Blunt, Magic: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (2, 5) + 9 = 16

@Gordy: Does that include Bardic Performance?

It does not. I missed that was up. That would be an extra +1 to attack and damage.

Gordy's blast, unfortunately, misses the enlarged duergar.