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Corona comes hustling through the stacks and around the corner to see what the group has to tangle with now; she stops and blinks with mild surprise to see that they're beset by what look sorta like oversize skunks.
"Huh..."
She channels her magic, takes a deep breath, and lets out a yell...but the sound erupts from amid their foes rather than her mouth...
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Tiger gets in position and Corona gets in range and her voice booms. The shard of Aslynn seems to be badly affected and blood is pouring from her ears.
One of the giant skunk uses the stairs to get toward Tiger and Corona while the other moves in, has difficulty but manages to move behind shelves just before attacking Sunshine. The creature manages to bite him but the wound is not deep.
Rain is still quite afraid and does not act at all, he stays away.
Biglock is nowhere to be found, it probably took the form of some furniture hoping Aslynn does not find it. You remember it was also hiding the last time the shard was active.
Mr. Glovely can’t be seen either.
Sunshine manages to dispatch one of the giant skunk.
The other skunk manages to bite the nidalese but he avoids the claw attacks.
The creature was badly damages and Rangi manages to cut deeply in the neck, the creature is too damaged to continue fighting.
The hag’s shard says a few words and a sickly green ray appears and she aims it at Sunshine. He starts feeling his strength failing him.
She does not wait more and with a quick word, she casts another spell and a magic missile hits Rangi.
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Tiger drops his javelin and lashes out at Red with two strikes.
Tiger picks his javelin back up and hurls it at Green.
Tiger strikes at Red one more time before backing up out of reach.
Tiger overbalances and barely manages to catch himself before falling over. He tucks into a roll and move 10' north ()
Tiger manages to hit the giant skunk twice, the creature is still in fighting condition. He tries to finish off the creature but misses before moving out of range.
Elsha’s first bomb hit the creature in the back, it hisses in pain. The second bomb misses but it is close enough and the creature is even more in pain. With the last bomb the creature will not be a thread to anyone anymore.
The remaining giant skunk sends some musk toward Corona, Tiger, and Rangi, it then moves closer to them.
Tiger and Rangi avoids the musk, while Corona starts feeling bad.
The shard of Aslynn dodges Sunshine’s swing. She does not reply to him.
Despite the odor that clings to him, Rangi manages to dispatch the last skunk. He moves to flank the shard of the hag.
The hag uses her claws, attacking Sunshine. She manages to hit but almost fall over afterwards. The Nidalese feels his mind affected and tries to hold on.
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"URGH...so...gross...*blargh*..."
Corona retches, attempting to make herself sick to counteract the overwhelming nausea that grips her...
...and though it's pretty gross in its own right, vomiting does take some of the edge off. She staggers up behind Tiger and does what she can to maintain her blessing, increasing the radius just a bit.
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Elsha’s first bomb is right on target but the second one goes wide.
After retching a bit Corona starts feeling a bit better.
Tiger moves in and tries to find an opening but does not, he retreats out of range.
Sunshine starts to feel strange after Aslynn’s claw attack, starting to dwell on his worst nightmares.
Sunshine casts a spell and manages to hit the hag once.
Rangi manages to hit, his follow up swing completely out of balance.
The hag’s shard is in bad shape but does not surrender, the angry look on her face is an indication she does intend to fight until she drops.
The hag casts a spell and a ray hit Rangi’s heart. He feels his strength being sapped.
She then turns toward Sunshine but her claws attacks are easily dodged.
Between Tiger’s first strike, Anshluss first strike and Elsa’s first bomb, the combined attack is enough to defeat the shard. Like the other creatures, it vanishes as if a nightmare.
The Vault’s door almost immediately opens, as Zarta Dralneen
rushes into the vault along with Society leaders Ambrus Valsin, Eando Kline, Eliza Petulengro, Fola Barun, and Calisro Benarry. They look fierce some as they are ready to fight, and put their weapon down as they see you have handled the matter. They immediately starts checking on each of you to make some no one is in near death condition. Hearing of the various conditions, they give order to bring something to help. They asks reports of the situation, so you have the time to talk and heal and be healed. Rain seems getting better already. Biglocks is also visible in his treasure chest form and Mr. Glovely too.
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At first Rangi tunrs quickly and points his sword at the newcommers. "Is it another trick?" but then he realize that those are real Fola, Calisro, Eando, Ambrus and Zarta.
"I think the hag had interfered, and tried to get back some of her artifacts. At the same time we met speaking skull, mimic and invisible hands." he points at the ones that they found.
The society leaders listen to Rangi before spending time getting reports from everyone, including Rain and Biglock.
They meet back in the vault a few hours later. In the mean time, you all got healed and got rid of any averse condition.
Zarta turns the chalice over multiple times, trying to see if she can get any of the magic liquid to appear. When everyone has finally gathered for the debrief, she says, “Well, I’m still not sure what this is, but all your reports are consistent. It’s obviously a central piece of Aslynn’s plan. In a way, it’s a good thing that shard of her mind infiltrated our vaults, as it’s allowed us to understand a few things we might have otherwise missed! I wish we could’ve learned about this without putting your lives in danger, and for that, I apologize. I hope you’re ready for more adventures. We’ve just scratched the surface of the vault’s contents, and we need to act fast to learn more about some of these items. One thing is certain: we can’t leave everything here and wait around for Aslynn to strike again.”
The faction leaders quickly fall into a heated discussion over the best approach to the items—it’s clear that they don’t see eye to eye, but they all agree that they’ll need to work together for the sake of the Society’s future!
While the Society’s leaders argue, Biglock gives a smug grin to the PCs. “Nice work. Hey—Zarta is pretty great. She says Mr. Glovely and I don’t have to stick around this dusty vault! Don’t worry, though. We’ll be in touch. I’ve got a few schemes in mind. When I’m done making arrangements, Mr. Glovely will come calling!”
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Sunshine submits a report with a weird fixation on the Shadow Plane, full of weird half-truths that he learned in the Nidalese military.
He spends most of the next week trying to convince people he's right.
vs DC 16 (Earn Income roll)
People give him a few coppers just to shut up.
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Snarlfist growls. The old white furred hobgoblin leans on a longspear, a well worm leather satchel hanging over a shoulder is nearly overflowing with medical supplies.
"Snarlfist here, medic in Chitterwood army before Isger burned it down. Now medic for Pathfinder Society. Better pay and better food. Should have made the move a decade ago."
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Leaning on the barrel is a tall orc, his hunched back make him look barely 6.5 ft tall. His tired brown eyes look at the hobgoblin, with his face being hidden behind a wooden mask marked with religious symbols. On his back he carreis wodden shield made of some odd wood, on his back he also carries a bastardsword. On his belt he carries pouches and bandolier with medical tools
"Rangi, I can't really remember when I got on this ship. Have we traveled together before and I can't remember you?" asks in his low voice
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"Heya!" says the little green kobold munching on what appears to be a raspberry torte. "Yeah, down here. Name's Rannarix. I'm a dragon." As he says this, he allows a little smoke to escape his scaly nostrils. "Oh, and this here's Mister Snappers." He points to a huge scorpion standing just behind him.
"What?" he says, seeming to talk to the scorpion. He rolls his eyes. "He thinks he was sent by the Monkey King." Turning back to the scorpion he says "I told you, the Monkey King sends monkeys not bugs. Now hush."
"Aaaanyway, I'm the uh, whaddyacall, the chaser. I can't sing and I'm not so good with history and suchlike, but I can grab a bad guy and hold him down real good."
The little kobold digs around in a leather bag and pulls out a messy handful of raspberry tortes and holds them up like an offering. "Want some?"
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Your adventure begins off the shores of Wavebreak Haven. You have been on board the vessel of Captain Thernalore Vamys called the Flawless Diamond. The captain has just called you to assemble on deck to meet with Venture-Captain Rashmivati Melipdra.
"I said keep it steady!" Captain Thernalore Vamys barks at the undine workers on the shore as the Flawless Diamond begins to drift. Wavebreak Haven is small, with only a few dozen buildings visible further inland. The dockworkers panic as the ship’s hull collides with the pier, battered bushels of palm fronds failing to completely cushion the impact. "Now look," Thernalore leans over the rail and inhales deeply, ready to chastise the inexperienced crew, before she sees a familiar face approaching the ship.
"The Society will reimburse you for any damages, captain." The authority of Venture-Captain Rashmivati Melipdra puts an end to the turmoil. The middle-aged Vudrani woman carries herself with the upright posture of a martial artist as she moves to meet the ship, though she does have trouble finding purchase with her cane as she crosses the sand. Meleeka Sanvara, a muscular monk in tan robes , runs ahead of the venture-captain with a gangplank.
"Greetings, Pathfinders. As you can see, we are in dire need of experienced volunteers. But I’m getting ahead of myself." Meleeka helps the venture-captain onto the deck of the ship before stepping aside to allow several dockhands room to begin unloading cargo. "The Society has enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with the Monastery of Unbreaking Waves since—"
A scream from the shore interrupts the briefing. A porter claws at the blood-soaked sand as he is dragged into the sea with a trident in his chest. A battle cry drowns out the victim’s screams as several scaly raiders emerge from the bloody brine, charging with teeth and spears. The shore erupts into chaos, and the Venture-Captain calls out over the din of battle to establish order.
"Pathfinders," Melipdra turns and gestures toward the carnage. "Protect the porters! Meleeka and I will lead the monks in defense of the ship and stop the sea devils from reaching the settlement! Hurry!"
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
After Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
**Snarlfist - AC 22, 68/68
**Rangi - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 56/56
White
Dockhands
Yellow
Elsha Ustosh - AC 20, 48/48
Blue
Sunshine - AC 21 (22 w/shield), 56/56
Rannarix - AC 21, 50/50; Mr Snappers AC 19, 34/34
Red
Smell of the Pines - AC 16, 49/49; Resinosa AC 19
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Snarlfish draws a spear and sneaks down onto the bridge. Rearing up, he heaves it at Yellow before it realizes that he's there.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
After Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
Snarlfist - AC 22, 68/68
**Rangi - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 56/56
White
Dockhands
Yellow (-14)
Elsha Ustosh - AC 20, 48/48
Blue
Sunshine - AC 21 (22 w/shield), 56/56
Rannarix - AC 21, 50/50; Mr Snappers AC 19, 34/34
Red
Smell of the Pines - AC 16, 49/49; Resinosa AC 19
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Rangi dives into the water and becomes a shark. White charges out of the water and right at one of the dockhands with a pinkish stripe on his tunic. Snarling at the terrified man, the raider with the white stripe on his chest raises a claw and slashes at the dockhand.
The dockhand screams and collapses, seriously wounded. White appears to snap into a trance as blood gushes from the wound. Miraculously, the dockhand manages to drag himself away and to safety before another creature attacks him.
Other dockhands scream and scatter for safety as the party begins to engage the raiders. Yellow swims up to Snarlfist and attempts to poke him with a longspear.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
After Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
Snarlfist - AC 22, 64/68
Rangi - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 56/56 (Shark form)
White
Yellow (-14)
**Elsha Ustosh - AC 20, 48/48
Blue
Sunshine - AC 21 (22 w/shield), 56/56
Rannarix - AC 21, 50/50; Mr Snappers AC 19, 34/34
Red
Smell of the Pines - AC 16, 49/49; Resinosa AC 19
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Smell of the Pines is a leshy mostly made up of a big potato, the rest is intertwined roots and its hair is like a coniferous, with several small pine cones in his hair. It presented itself to the other, gladly talking and listening.
During the journey, on a couple occasion, it grabbed a cone on its head, throw it on the floor and concentrates on it. As green energy flares between them, a human sized pine tree creature quickly grows up, some of its needles looking very thin and long. The creature has the red tint of the Finadar pines. The plant creature presented herself by saying “I am Resinosa.” She did not pronounce any other word.
The leshy is busy squishing some algae and mixing it with some powder and a bit of water before putting it in same vial. It finishes the last batch as the captain calls up to meet with the Venture-Captain.
They both listen and watch the venture captain. They’re both surprised when the creatures attacks and freeze for the moment.
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While Elsha is generally not the most confident in speech, he can be quik on his feed when it comes to ambushes and surprise attacks!
He instinctively reaches for one of his alchemical vials and presses down on the stopper to set a build of pressure in motion...
G-g-good! Maybe the poison will weaken the scorpion!
He then leaps over the gap onto the dock and proceeds past Snarlfist, watching the shore carefully.
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Elsha hurls a bottle of poison at Red. The bottle hits the dock in front of Red, causing the liquid inside to splatter all over Red. Red hisses in agony as the toxin takes hold.
Blue runs back across the beach into the water. Paddling close to the dock he attempts to poke Elsha with his longspear.
Fortunately for Elsha, the creature's excitement keeps him from hitting.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
After Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
Snarlfist - AC 22, 64/68
Rangi - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 56/56
White
Yellow (-14)
Elsha Ustosh - AC 20, 48/48
Blue
**Sunshine - AC 21 (22 w/shield), 56/56
**Rannarix - AC 21, 50/50; Mr Snappers AC 19, 34/34
Red (-15; 2d4 Persistent Poison)
Smell of the Pines - AC 16, 49/49; Resinosa AC 19
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Rannarix and Mr Snappers charge into action across the bridge. Sunshine pulls out his chain and hunts Yellow. He jumps into the water, landing beside his prey.
Red stabs at Mr Snappers with his longspear.
Red grimaces as Elsha's poison courses through its body. After a short time, however, Red seems to recover.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
After Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
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**Snarlfist - AC 22, 64/68
**Rangi - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 56/56 (Shark Form: AC 20, swim speed 35 ft, tmp hp: 5/5)
White
Yellow (-14)
Elsha Ustosh - AC 20, 48/48
Blue
Sunshine - AC 21 (22 w/shield), 56/56
Rannarix - AC 21, 50/50; Mr Snappers AC 19, 26/34
Red (-22)
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**Smell of the Pines - AC 16, 49/49; Resinosa AC 19