Acadamae of Secrets!

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This game starts in the lovely month of Desnus. Spring is in full bloom and the temperatures are starting to rise once again, bringing with them the promise of fair weather. Being that your all higher level characters you have all developed a reputation and in come cases it alone is responsible for your involvement in the Breaching Festival.

Each of you are awoken one morning by a knock on your door. When you answer it a very sharp dressed woman stands in the door way. She is wearing the livery of House Ornelos and clears her throat before speaking.
"A message from the Headmaster of the Acadame for you" the woman says as she hands you an ornately decorated envelope. She then waits silently for you to read the letter.

As you open the envelope you are surprised to find that you've been invited to partake in this years Breaching Festival. Headmaster Toff Ornelos also requests that you meet with him personally in his office in Ornelos Hall on the Acadamae grounds immediately to speak about your involvement in the festival. It also mentions that you will be attending the Festival as part of one of the first ever teams allowed to take place in the festival. He also lets you know that the Festival is slated to start tomorrow so time is of the essence.

Once you have finished reading she smiles at you "If you need assistance getting to the academe I can teleport you there sir, I have a scroll that will take us right to the headmasters office. If not then please make haste, as the letter said the festival starts tomorrow and the headmaster wishes to speak to you before then."


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1

Dot, thank you Mathpro


CG Half-Orog Bloodrager 5 | Status: Ok
Stats(Raging):
AC 27(25), T 14(12), FF 24(22) | CMB +10(+13), CMD 20 | Init +0 | Speed 30ft | F +10(+13), R +4, W +8(+10) | Perc +10, SM +7 (Darkvision)
HP 47(62) | Damage 0 | Bloodrage 22/22 | Spells 1st 2/2

Björn reads in silence, then listens to the damsel's offering. He looks around as if searching for something.

"Mmmhh... if you don't mind waiting here one minute, I'll go upstairs to my room and fetch my things. Just in case." He makes a hand signal to the innkeeper. "Dorian! Please see that the dame here has a drink of her liking while I come back, and put it in my bill, please."

While gathering his equipment, Björn has some thoughts and flashbacks of his experience at the Academe, which equals virtually zero. The Academe is very secretive of its teachings, and even though Björn knows a trick or two, he's not skilled enough in arcane arts to be admitted. His closer bond is Thewald's cousin, but he doesn't really know him well, and Thewald has been out of reach for some while anyway.

Finally coming down again, Björn indicates he's ready and accepts the trip via teleportation. The last thing that crosses his mind before vanishing away from the inn is a vague thought about magical secrets and items hidden inside the Academe walls.


You appear in a large waiting room outside of the office of the headmaster. Its empty save for an old dwarven woman sitting behind a desk. She starts a little at you're sudden appearance but then smiles "Oh Tessara you're back. Well go get the others then" she says to the elven woman, who then pulls out another scroll and disappears once more. The dwarf sighs and points to a chair "Have a seat, once the others arrive I'll show you in."

After a few moments the door to the headmaster's office opens and you see a flushed sniffling girl leave his office. "Sorry abain Mr. Ornelos, I'll show you I can do better." A voice in side the office responded but you couldn't make out the response and the student closed the door behind her as she left, sniffling a little. Make me a perception check Bjorn.

GM EYES ONLY:

Slight of hand:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21
Do I suspect the nice lady is feeding me some sort of a line?

K Local: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
What do I know about this breaching festival

K Nobility: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
What do I know about Toff Ornelos, headmaster of the Academe

I am assuming that K Nobility is the check for Headmaster Ornelos

In a bathrobe and looking slightly worn from last night's activities, Eldorazo takes the letter and reads it. In response to her invitation, Eldorazo replies "Thank you for the invitation miss, I will visit the headmaster's office at Noon, sharp".

After closing the door, he whistles and says to himself "Well this smells interesting...", and jumps to get ready. After a quick set of ablutions and grabbing his in town gear, he heads off through the streets to the Cerulean society, grabbing breakfast from street vendors along the way. Once there, he quickly makes his way to the guildmaster's office, "Boule, quickly, what do we know about the Breaching Festival, the acadame and headmaster Ornelos? Look, I have been sent an invitation to participate, tomorrow, and I meet Headmaster Ornelos, at noon, sharp.""

diplomacy, gather information: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37
if you want separate checks for all 3 subjects : the breaching festival, the academe, and Toff Ornelos, let me know

After spending much of the morning (until 1130), gathering information at the Cerulean Society, Eldorazo borrows a horse from the society's stable, and hustles off to the Academe, to meet Headmaster Ornelos, invitation in hand...


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

Fantomas try very hard to hide his surprise at the woman finding him. Whatever means she used, the Korvosan guard would love to be able to find and arrest him. Inspector Palin would gladly offer and arm and a leg for it. How did she do it? He would have to find out.
He bows very gentlemanly.
"I thank you for bringing the invitation to my attention."
He quickly uses his Detect Magic ability to see if the invitation could be a trap, before accepting it. Seeing that is ok, he opens it and reads it.
"The breaching festival? Can I expect the guard doesn't know I would be participating, or better yet, have they accepted not to try to arrest me while I participate?"
I guess she answers in the affirmative or at least convinces Fantomas this is not a trap.
"Very well, it would be rude of me to refuse an invitation from Headmaster Ornelos, delivered by a beautiful lady like yourself. Please allow me a minute to get some things in order before we depart."
He goes to another room, where his associates, four beautiful women he calls Fire, Water, Air, and Earth are busy reading and preparing for their next heist.
"Ladies, I just got a very interesting invitation. If I am not back, or at least get in touch with you by nightfall, please go look for me at the Acadamae, with Headmaster Toff Ornelos."
The women, used to Fantomas extravagance, wish him luck. They trust he knows what he is doing, and trust they will be able to save him if it comes to the case.
Finally, Fantomas calls his familiar, Byron, a small bird wearing a white plaguemask, with a very disturbing effect.
"My friend, a new adventure awaits us!"
The familiar, sensing what is expected from him, transforms into a sparrow and comes to rest in Fantomas' shoulder.
Finally, he grabs something from the table in his room and carrying it in his hand returns to the messenger. He extends the flower he just got towards her and smiles.
"Shall we? I don't want to make Headmaster Ornelos wait for more than it is needed."
Not sure what to roll and how many rolls to make about what Fantomas know about Headmaster Ornelos, The Breaching Festival, and the Acadamae's lastest news. To save time I will roll some, and please take whatever are correct, or tell me if I need to make others.
Byron Aid Another Knowledge (Local) Headmaster Toff Ornelos: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Byron Aid Another Knowledge (History) The Breaching Festival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Byron Aid Another Knowledge (Local) The Academae lastest news: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Knowledge (Local) Headmaster Toff Ornelos (+2 Byron Aid Another): 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 18 + 2 = 36
Knowledge (History) The Breaching Festival (+2 Byron Aid Another): 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 = 34
Knowledge (Local) The Academae lastest news (+2 Byron Aid Another): 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 18 + 2 = 28


CG Half-Orog Bloodrager 5 | Status: Ok
Stats(Raging):
AC 27(25), T 14(12), FF 24(22) | CMB +10(+13), CMD 20 | Init +0 | Speed 30ft | F +10(+13), R +4, W +8(+10) | Perc +10, SM +7 (Darkvision)
HP 47(62) | Damage 0 | Bloodrage 22/22 | Spells 1st 2/2

Perception: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (4) + 24 = 28


Picture

Adonis rose slowly from under his silk linens, when the door knocked. "Come on in", he answered loudly, but still half sleeping.

He was startled, when the sharply dressed woman suddenly stood in his room holding a letter. Shamelessly he got out of his bed and walked towards her, enjoying her slight shifting uncomfortably. His maginificient elven body, nothing covered, stood now in front of her. He was looking down on her, smiling friendly. He stood there just a moment longer than necessary before he spoke again.

"The headmaster you say..." he said when recieving the letter. He quickly read it and then continued. "Well, that sounds like quite a challenge, but doable, I'm sure.
So, with your scroll, we could go there immediately, you say. But we don't have to, right? I'm sure there's enough time for getting to know each other and maybe breakfast."

The naked Adonis made a courtly bow and reached for her hand as to kiss her formally. "I am Adonis, and what's yours, if I may ask?"


Bjorn:

You notice the student pull a scroll from her robes as she leaves the office and turns down the hall, a small smirk appearing over her face as she moves out of site.


Eldorazo:

You don't think she's feeding you a line and the letter looks genuine. You know that the breeching festival is a festival that is held every year where the academe's best students trap various academic buildings and then various adventurers of great renown are invited to pit their skills against said traps. The festival its self is known for the lethality of the traps and the fact that there hasn't been a winner in over 150 years...usually, everyone either dies or fails to finish disabling all the trips before sundown when the festival is considered over. You know that the headmaster has been teaching at the academe for several decades and has a real affinity to his pipe, being known to still spoke it while giving lectures. You spend up to 11:30 doing more research but you aren't able to find out much more information though one thing does strike you as very odd...invitations in years past have come from the dean of the school of abjuration, not the headmaster himself. Very curious...

Fantomas:

The girl assures you that the guards will not harass you and that if you win your debit will be considered paid and you will be free to walk around Korvosa without fear of arrest.

You know that the breeching festival is a festival that is held every year where the academe's best students trap various academic buildings and then various adventurers of great renown are invited to pit their skills against said traps. The festival its self is known for the lethality of the traps and the fact that there hasn't been a winner in over 150 years...usually, everyone either dies or fails to finish disabling all the trips before sundown when the festival is considered over. You know that the headmaster has been teaching at the academe for several decades and has a real affinity to his pipe, being known to still spoke it while giving lectures. One thing does strike you as very odd...invitations in years past have come from the dean of the school of abjuration, not the headmaster himself. Very curious...

Adonis:

She doesn't turn down your offer and you spend the next several hours getting to know her much better...a couple of times in fact. It is late afternoon by the time you finish and she urges you to come with her to the academe so that the rest of your team can stop waiting for you.

Fantomas when you arrive in the headmaster's office the dwarven woman starts again. "Oh...Tessera...I will never get used to you popping in and out. Well be gone to get the others then she says and then joints to a chair next to bjorn for you to have a seat in. "Once the rest of your time arrives I will show you in. Feel free to chat amongst yourselves but not to loudly please."

A couple of hours pass and the dwarven woman gets up from her seat "Well this is taking longer than anticipated, do either of you want anything to eat or drink? It is on the house and I can run and get it from the cafeteria. I don't know what's taking the rest of your team so long..." her voice trails off, though the irritation in her voice comes across loud and clear.

As she's just about to leave to grab what ever you wanted, Eldorazo arrives.

Feel free to role play a little with eachother if you wish


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

Before the woman leaves, while waiting, Fantomas uses Detect Magic on the place, especially the door to the Headmaster's office, but not limited it.
Please let me know if the door is magically enhanced or anything.
Fantomas smiles charmingly and look at the other members of "the team".
"Let me see if we are alone...."
He steps out of the office, out of sight, and winks at his familiar.
In a couple of seconds, the small bird grows to become a double of Fantomas, while the real gentleman thief disappears.
Byron, his Familiar, has the Decoy familiar Archetype, and Fantomas casts Invisibility on himself.
Fantomas returns to the room and bows to Bjorn and Eldorazo.
"Fantomas, at your service. I guess we are going to be a team in the Breaching Festival. I work "liberating" possesions from undeserving owners in ingenious ways with daring and magic, and this challenge seems fitting to me. May I inquire about your names, and areas of expertise?"
While his familiar distracts the others, Fantomas sneaks by to the Headmaster's office door and puts his hand on it.
Sneak Roll (+20 Invisibility): 1d20 + 15 + 20 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 20 = 49
He uses his Gloves of Reconnaissance to see what's behind the door. If no one is there, he will use his Shift Conjuration(Teleport) Arcane School power to enter the office. If he gets this far, let me know to continue with his next steps.


CG Half-Orog Bloodrager 5 | Status: Ok
Stats(Raging):
AC 27(25), T 14(12), FF 24(22) | CMB +10(+13), CMD 20 | Init +0 | Speed 30ft | F +10(+13), R +4, W +8(+10) | Perc +10, SM +7 (Darkvision)
HP 47(62) | Damage 0 | Bloodrage 22/22 | Spells 1st 2/2

Björn waits patiently, and greets everyone when they arrive, not wanting to comment on the scene he witnessed when he first arrived. That will be something only concerning the Headmaster.

"I'm Björn" he says, smiling. He offers his right hand for shaking while his left one pets the head of a bat which shows from a pet bag. "This is Lurker."

Of course, he's heard about Fantomas. He's not surprised to see him show off this way, and even smiles when he performs the familiar double trick. "I think Headmaster Ornelos is in there" he comments, noticing the masked figure really wants to break in.


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

The real (and invisible) Fantomas turns towards Björn and Lurker (which obviously can "see" him) and smiles.
Byron, his familiar (disguised as Fantomas) talks for his master.
"Master Haraldsson, I will require of your discretion. I am trying to see if our guest is in his office, and scout a little if he is not."
To Eldorazo it should sound "weird" for Fantomas to say he is "scouting", while he is seemingly talking to them in the room.


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1

Perception to hear Fantomas casting a spell next doo: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

I would say it won't be hard to hear Fantomas casting invisibility (without knowing what did he casted specifically), just see "him" enter the room a second after that.


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1
Eldorazo Stickyfingers wrote:
Perception to hear Fantomas casting a spell next doo: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35

that should be more than good enough to hear Fantomas casting; "To provide a verbal component, you must be able to speak in a strong voice."

sense Motive on Fantomas*: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38
You might want to roll a bluff check "Fantomas"

Perception to penetrate Fantomas*'s disguise: 1d20 + 20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 20 + 5 = 32
+5 for lens of detection, which is in use now that Eldorazo is suspicious. You might want to roll a disguise check, "Fantomas". Alter self gives you a +10...

Perception to detect the real Fantomas: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (20) + 25 = 45

Edit: Apparently using quotes in dice expressions makes them not work (e.g "Fantomas" as opposed to using Fantomas* )


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

Fantomas Sneak roll was 49.
His Decoy familiar "Can transform into a perfect likeness of its master" and "can mimic its master’s voice and intonation perfectly".
But let's say it is obvious Fantomas is in two places (for what he has already said), one Eldorazo can clearly see in front of him, an another he can't, which is "scouting" the headmaster's office.


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1
Eldorazo Stickyfingers wrote:


sense Motive on Fantomas*: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (20) + 18 = 38
You might want to roll a bluff check "Fantomas"

I'm pretty sure that Eldorazo beat Fantomas*'s bluff check...

Sensing a deception from "Fantomas", Eldorazo surreptitiously palms a vial of acid,
Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35

We'll see what you get for a disguise check...


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

As previously mentioned, his Decoy is a perfect copy of Fantomas, visually and about his voice and intonation.
Eldorazo knows:
- Fantomas cast something.
- He says he is "scouting" the office.
- As far as he can see, Fantomas is standing in front of him.
I don't think bluff is required, as his disguised familiar has not said a lie, or is trying to fool them, he is just speaking what Fantomas is asking of him.
But don't worry, you can ask him, and he will tell you what he is doing.


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1
Fantomas the Elegant Menace wrote:

Fantomas Sneak roll was 49.

His Decoy familiar "Can transform into a perfect likeness of its master" and "can mimic its master’s voice and intonation perfectly".
But let's say it is obvious Fantomas is in two places (for what he has already said), one Eldorazo can clearly see in front of him, an another he can't, which is "scouting" the headmaster's office.

Eldorazo definitely can't detect the real Fantomas. The question is does he believe the fake Fantomas... Rules wise, your familiar has an effective disguise check of 1d20+8 (your ranks in disguise)+3 (His charisma)+2 (Deceitful)+10 (as alter self)... Obviously, this affects what Eldorazo does next.


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

Ok, have it your way... I would beg to differ as the Decoy Familiar has special rules, but it doesn't matter right now.
Disguise: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (11) + 23 = 34
But yet again, Eldorazo just have to ask how is that Fantomas is "scouting ahead". We are a team, and Fantomas will need Eldorazo, and the others, to trust and cooperate with him, so he won't be keeping secrets.


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1

Ok, I'm going to leave the rules argument to the GM...Although, I'm pretty sure that Sense Motive applies to an attempt to deceive someone into thinking that your familiar is in fact you...

If Eldorazo doesn't realize that Fantomas* isn't the guy who walked around the corner:
Suspiciously, Eldorazo asks "Where did your bird go?"

If Eldorazo does realize that Fantomas* isn't the guy who walked around the corner:
Eldorazo says "Bjorn, that's not the guy who walked around the corner - he's short the bird familiar, and his gait is off"


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

Good one about the "bird", that would be a tell-tale clue of it.
"Fantomas" takes his top hat off and bows.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Byron, and I am Fantomas "bird", even if, as you can see, I am quite more capable than a mere animal. My master is trying to enter the Headmaster's office and get more information about this situation, and probably acquire a memento from the place if I know him correctly. Please don't think we are trying to fool you. We plan to fool his assistant if she returns, and the Headmaster if he appears. And we would appreciate it if you help us with that purpose. For what we heard, we are going to be a team on the Breaching Festival and having all the information we can only be an advantage for us all. So, for now, I will guard the door in case our "refreshments" arrive before my master finish his scouting, unless you have some more questions."


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1

"Your master may be a brilliant man, Byron, but has he really thought this through? The Headmaster of the Acadame is undoubtedly a wizard of utmost puissance..."

Turning to Björn, "I can honestly swear on Asmodeus's Altar that I had no part in picking trouble with the Headmaster of the Acadame, and so far, neither do you. The silliness of spying on and possibly breaking into the office of the Headmaster was all Fantomas's idea..."

Continuing to the room in general, "In the spirit of cooperation, I will note one thing. The invitation I received to participate in the festival was from the Headmaster of the Acadame; normally the festival is overseen by the dean of abjuration, and invitations come from him..."


CG Half-Orog Bloodrager 5 | Status: Ok
Stats(Raging):
AC 27(25), T 14(12), FF 24(22) | CMB +10(+13), CMD 20 | Init +0 | Speed 30ft | F +10(+13), R +4, W +8(+10) | Perc +10, SM +7 (Darkvision)
HP 47(62) | Damage 0 | Bloodrage 22/22 | Spells 1st 2/2

Quietly, Björn still sits there, smiling, not altered by Fantomas' little prank not by Eldorazo's apparent preoccupation. "That was a fun trick." Not really wanting to intervene more than what's necessary, he calmly speaks. "I'm sadly not good enough at arcanes to play these tricks. I don't even think I would be able to go through the first trap in the festival, so I guess I'm invited for other reasons." He shrugs. "I will have to rely on you, good sires."

You don't need any roll to know he's trying to calm things down and change the subject.


Picture

Much later than you would have wanted, the woman that invited you pops in with another newcomer. She looks rather disheveled and less the sharp dressed lady that invited you.

Next to her stands a muscular elf of unknown age. Probably very old, but young in elven terms. He carries a small bag and wears nothing but a very shiny kilt and some jewelry.

"Good afternoon, gentleman. I am Adonis. You probably have heard of me." He's not awaiting an answer, it was more rhetorical. He seems very self-confident in this assumption. "I am hear to help you go through the maze."
He bows very courtly at each one of you, and you have the feeling of someone very noble, except for the fact that he looks more like a wrestler.


CG Half-Orog Bloodrager 5 | Status: Ok
Stats(Raging):
AC 27(25), T 14(12), FF 24(22) | CMB +10(+13), CMD 20 | Init +0 | Speed 30ft | F +10(+13), R +4, W +8(+10) | Perc +10, SM +7 (Darkvision)
HP 47(62) | Damage 0 | Bloodrage 22/22 | Spells 1st 2/2

"Well hello!" Björn cackled slightly at the sight of the half nude newcomer. It seems he has been having a good time. "Well" he thinks, "might as well be out last time so who can blame him?"

Fighting his urge to take off his bearskin cloak and offering it to the guy, he goes on. "Welcome, I'm Björn. I think we were all waiting for you." Björn has the feeling that this last phrase is causing the elf more pleasure than anything else.


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

"Fantomas" (actually Byron, his familiar) does the ceremony of the top hat and the bow again, now to Adonis.
"We are glad to make you acquaintance. I see my master was not the first one in obtaining a price today, and I commend you for it. He will greet you in person as soon as he finishes his activities. Now, please excuse me, I need to guard the door."
He puts the top hat again, and moves to guard the door, ready to tell the others when somebody approaches.


Fantomas you are able to see that the headmaster is in his office, and it looks like he's writing on parchment. He has several books open on his desk and his trademark pipe is hanging out of the corner of his mouth. A large white beard hangs from the haggard old man's face through the top of it is stained brown from the pipe.

Once everyone has arrived the dwarven woman will take note of the desheviled look of Tessara and click her tongue disapprovingly and shake her head. "Three hours to retrieve Adonis young one...The headmaster will not be pleased with you". Tessara ignores her and turns to leave, giving Adonis a knowing wink and she holds her finger up to her lips to tell him to keep quiet about what happened. Just as you are about to all go in to speak with the headmaster you hear a very loud explosion come from down the hall and the room visibly shakes.


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1
DM Mathpro wrote:

...you hear a very loud explosion come from down the hall and the room visibly shakes.

As everyone starts, Eldorazo's mildly paranoid arse promptly pulls a fade...

Hide in Plain Sight, and for those with blindsight/sense type abilities, Dampen Presence
Stealth: 1d20 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 28 + 2 = 44
+28 skill, +2 Cat burglars boots


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

The real Fantomas don't enter the Headmaster's office while he is there, but, sensing an opening, moves next to the door (still invisible) to let him exit in case he investigates the explosion.
Byron, his familiar (still disguised as Fantomas), quickly moves to find out what happened, while prompting the Dwarven assistant of the Headmaster.
"Call the headmaster! Something has exploded! He must see what has transpired!"
Byron Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25


CG Half-Orog Bloodrager 5 | Status: Ok
Stats(Raging):
AC 27(25), T 14(12), FF 24(22) | CMB +10(+13), CMD 20 | Init +0 | Speed 30ft | F +10(+13), R +4, W +8(+10) | Perc +10, SM +7 (Darkvision)
HP 47(62) | Damage 0 | Bloodrage 22/22 | Spells 1st 2/2

Björn reacts quickly, entering the Hedmaster's office (if the door is open) and shouting "Quick, sir, there should be a scroll missing here which might explain the explosion!" He then runs to the area from where he heard the bang, paying special attention in case he locates the girl he saw before.


Picture

"Don't be so hard on her. It wasn't her fault. I am a hard man to find and to convince. Blame me if anyone." Adonis reponded to the dwarfen assistant.

With the explosion, he turns to the hall immediately. Casting a divine spell in the progress reflexively.
"What's down there?" He shouts at the woman. "we need to check if someone's hurt!"


The door to the headmasters office remains locked and he seems unconcerned by the explosion. They are kind of common place here at the academe and he figures if anything truly bad was going on he has a waiting room full of experienced adventurers that can help.

The dwarven woman just shakes her head at Adonis and then jumps a little as the explostion rocks the room. "Well that was a good one" she said to herself. To Adonis's question she says "Classrooms are down that way probably someone experiementing with something but it might be best for you to go investigate to be sure."

Bjorn you make your way toward the explosion and you see dust and smoke coming from one of the classrooms on the right side of the hall. As you approach it you hear a large roar come from inside the class room and see one of these standing over the girl you saw before, who is now laying crumpled on the floor unconcious.


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

Byron, Fantomas' Familiar still disguised as his master, turns invisible at the sight of the creature and tries to remember all he can about its kind.
Mentally will ask the real Fantomas for help identifying the creature.
Fantomas Aid Another Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22
Fantomas Aid Another Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
Byron Knowledge (Planes) +2 Fantomas Aid Another: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 2 = 21
Byron Knowledge (Religion) +2 Fantomas Aid Another: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 = 20
Fantomas will go to join the monster battle in a round when he confirms the Headmaster won't leave his office.


Will Knowledge Planes identify extraplanor constructs or would that still be Arcana?


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1

Eldorazo stays hidden (do you want another stealth roll Mathpro?) , grabs an acid vial from his bandolier of alchemical weapons, and moves to a position about 20' from the thing...

I am pretty sure that none of Eldorazo's knowledge skill apply (Dungeoneering, Engineering, Local, Nobility), so I am not bothering to do the rolls. Again, Mathpro, if you think otherwise, let me know


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

If a construct, that would be Arcana.. if you take the previous 2 rolls that would be a 27 check for Byron. If you prefer I roll again.
Fantomas Aid Another Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22
Byron Knowledge (Arcana) +2 Fantomas Aid Another: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 = 28


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Arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Adonis identifies the creature and jumps to the unconscious woman. He feels her pulse...


CG Half-Orog Bloodrager 5 | Status: Ok
Stats(Raging):
AC 27(25), T 14(12), FF 24(22) | CMB +10(+13), CMD 20 | Init +0 | Speed 30ft | F +10(+13), R +4, W +8(+10) | Perc +10, SM +7 (Darkvision)
HP 47(62) | Damage 0 | Bloodrage 22/22 | Spells 1st 2/2

Björn unsheathes his falchion and moves between the unconscious girl and the creature, spring a guarding stance but unwilling to start a fight. He doesn't know what the creature is and he doesn't know what measures the Academe had against these situations.

"What the Hell is this?!" he shouts.

Kn Arcana: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25


Glad to see that link works...was worried that it wouldn't

Everyone that tried is able to identify this creature as a Retriever. It is an extraplaner construct that looks like a spider that is the size of a bull elephant. You notice that its eyes glow with magical energy. While it has claws and can bite you all know that those are the least of your worries. The rays that it can shoot out of its eyes are far more concerning.

Can I get initiatives from everyone please. I'll count you guys getting into the positions you posted as a surprise round.

GM EYES ONLY:

Initiative-1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

Byron (Invisible, disguised as Fantomas) Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1

Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

Eldorazo also has the Quick Shot rogue talent, and can shoot with a missile weapon in hand as part of the initiative roll... He will throw the vial of acid he has in hand: "grabs an acid vial from his bandolier" and says hello!

vial of Acid to Hit: 1d20 + 9 + 6 + 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 6 + 1 - 2 + 1 = 18 vs touch AC, flatfooted because it is before the init roll (barring strange abilities of course)
+9 Bab,+6 Dex, +1 Trait (firebug), -2 on range increment to 20' , Point-Blank Shot

Damage from vial of acid: 1d6 + 6d6 + 1d8 + 6 + 3 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (6) + (6, 3, 6, 1, 2, 6) + (7) + 6 + 3 + 12 + 1 = 59 X 1.5 Edit = 88
Vial of acid 1d6, 6d6 sneak attack, 1d8 sudden strike, +6 dex (Finesse Training Splash Weapons), +3 Int (Chemical Weapons ability) +12 Sniper Goggles (+2/die of sneak)+1 Point-blank shot
All multiplied by 1.5 because of precise splash (feat)

If it hits and is a sneak attacks, this will inflict debilitating injury (disoriented) and double debilitation (Bewildered) for a -2 to AC and -2 to hit (these penalties jump to -6 against Eldorazo).

Eldorazo will attempt to remain hidden while making this attack: Sniping. Eldorazo needs to make a stealth check at no penalty (this would normally be -20, but expert sniper and Rogue'e Edge : stealth combine to make that 0).

Stealth: 1d20 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 28 + 2 = 44
+28 skill +2 Competence (Catburglar's Boots)

Edit: Forgot Point Blank Shot for another +1 to hit and Damage


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ini: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

I would be OK, with the GM rolling initiative for everyone. Then he can go on with a potential first post.


CG Half-Orog Bloodrager 5 | Status: Ok
Stats(Raging):
AC 27(25), T 14(12), FF 24(22) | CMB +10(+13), CMD 20 | Init +0 | Speed 30ft | F +10(+13), R +4, W +8(+10) | Perc +10, SM +7 (Darkvision)
HP 47(62) | Damage 0 | Bloodrage 22/22 | Spells 1st 2/2

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16


Okay guys we will be going in the following initiative order. You do not need to post in this order if you know what your actions are for the round go ahead and post in any order but I'll resolve all actions in initiative order.

Initative order is as follows:

Eldorazo
Byron
Retriever
Adonis
Bjorn

I need actions for round one from Byron, Adonis, and Bjorn.


M 1/2 Elf Unchained Rogue (Underground Chemist, Scout) 12, Vigilante 1

Eldorazo will attempt to snipe it, using Master Sniper to attack twice with thrown daggers, then moving 30' along the left flank (my error, Master Sniper is a full round action) 5' stepping to the left using Hide in Plain Sight.

Dagger 1 to hit: 1d20 + 9 + 6 - 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 6 - 2 - 2 + 1 = 17 vs flat footed AC -6 (-6 from debilitating injury: disoriented)
+9 bab +6 Dex -2 one range increment (20') -2 master sniper +1 PBS
Damage Dagger 1: 1d4 + 6 + 12 + 6d6 + 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 12 + (1, 1, 4, 1, 2, 6) + (8) + 1 = 46
1d4 dagger +6 dex + 12 sniper goggles + 6d6 sneak + 1d8 sudden strike+1 PBS

Dagger 2 to hit: 1d20 + 9 + 6 - 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 6 - 2 - 2 + 1 = 21 vs flat footed AC -6 (-6 from debilitating injury: disoriented)
+9 bab +6 Dex -2 one range increment (20') -2 master sniper +1 PBS
Damage Dagger 2: 1d4 + 6 + 12 + 6d6 + 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 12 + (3, 3, 6, 3, 6, 3) + (1) + 1 = 46
1d4 dagger +6 dex + 12 sniper goggles + 6d6 sneak + 1d8 sudden strike +1 PBS

And a stealth check for sniping at no penalty
Stealth: 1d20 + 28 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 28 + 2 = 32
+28 skill +2 Competence (Catburglar's Boots)


Male Elf (Disguised as Human) CN Conjurer 5 / Veiled Illusionist 8 | HP 82/82 | AC22 T14 FF 19 CMD 20 | F+11 R+12 W+14 | Init +9 | Perc +21 Low Light | Speed 30' Fly 40' | Special: Immune to Sleep, +2 vs Enchanting | Status: Veil Pool (Human)

Byron, still invisible and disguised as Fantomas, tells the others everything he knows about the creature. As his first move action he gets to the student, and his second action is helping her, or dragging her, away from danger.


CG Half-Orog Bloodrager 5 | Status: Ok
Stats(Raging):
AC 27(25), T 14(12), FF 24(22) | CMB +10(+13), CMD 20 | Init +0 | Speed 30ft | F +10(+13), R +4, W +8(+10) | Perc +10, SM +7 (Darkvision)
HP 47(62) | Damage 0 | Bloodrage 22/22 | Spells 1st 2/2

Realising the creature is a threat they'll have to deal with by themselves, Björn decides it will be a nice opportunity to know what his teammates are capable of. Eager to show himself as well, he invokes the anger inside, causing multiple blurry Björns to appear. They then charge forward, slashing with their falchions all at once.

Free action: Enter Bloodrage, activating Displacement and Mirror Image.
Swift action: Raging Brutality.
Charge. Assuming he will get an AoO but that doesn't prevent Björn from reaching melee range, he'll full attack thanks to Pounce.

Falchion attack #1, enraged, Raging Brutality, Power Attack, Charge: 1d20 + 27 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 27 - 4 + 2 = 34
Damage: 2d4 + 22 + 12 + 13 ⇒ (4, 4) + 22 + 12 + 13 = 55

Falchion attack #2, enraged, Raging Brutality, Power Attack, Charge: 1d20 + 22 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 22 - 4 + 2 = 32
Damage: 2d4 + 22 + 12 + 13 ⇒ (4, 3) + 22 + 12 + 13 = 54

Falchion attack #3, enraged, Raging Brutality, Power Attack, Charge: 1d20 + 17 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 17 - 4 + 2 = 24
Damage: 2d4 + 22 + 12 + 13 ⇒ (2, 4) + 22 + 12 + 13 = 53

Rage 42/46, -4 AC


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Adonis follows the others and agrees that they need to put the construct down. But he has inspiring words for them first.
"This is a mere construct. Nothing to be afraid of. We got this easily." Inspire Courage +2! Move action
He then assumes a defensive position swift action +4 AC
and swings his fist.

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42
damage: 1d8 + 21 ⇒ (5) + 21 = 26
crir confirm: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (3) + 22 = 25
damage: 1d8 + 21 ⇒ (5) + 21 = 26


Round 1 Wrap up:

Eldorazo your initative roll attack hits and does 88 points of damage and the retriever is dioriented and bewildered. Your second dagger attack also strikes true, the creature roaring out in pain. Byron is able to get up to the student and start dragging her to safety. Seeing the student start moving the spider will shoot a ray of energy at her. Her skin gets deathly cold as shards of ice pelt her body. Adonis you strike the creature with your unarmed strike and it felt like it connected really well for a second but part of your blow glanced off(didn't confirm your crit). Bjorn you finish off the Retriever with your first two attacks.

DM dice roles:

Perception check to notice Eldorazo:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
AOO Bite on Byron:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36
AOO Bite damage on Byron:1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Grapple Attempt vs Byron:1d20 + 29 ⇒ (20) + 29 = 49
Eye Ray at Student(ranged touch):1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20
Eye Ray damage at student:12d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1, 6, 2, 4, 1, 5, 3, 3, 3, 1) = 36

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