[PFS1] 5-09 The Traitor's Lodge (GM Watery Soup) (Inactive)

Game Master Watery Soup

(apologies for the delay!)
Fifi yells-"These critters are dangerous! More experiments from Thurl?"-as she brandishes her scimitar and slashes at the red one.

Scimitar att: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Scimitar dmg: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 non lethal slashing damage, plus an extra 1 point of fire damage.

Fifi's slash goes wide.

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The Red Eidolon steps away from the ramp, and attacks Patros.

Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 parried, but riposte misses

Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Piercing: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Piercing: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 1

The Blue Eidolon attacks the entangled Ghostwriter!

Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Piercing: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Piercing: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Piercing: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 plus Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5

It sinks its claws into the tengu.

Round 2/3!

Ghostwriter (-21 hp; entangled)
Orin
Patros (-4 hp)
Red Eidolon (-30 hp)
Blue Eidolon (-11 hp)
Vangral (-4 hp)
Fifi
Toral (+12 hp)

FYI:

An entangled creature can attempt to free itself by spending a move action to attempt a Strength check or Escape Artist check (DC 15).

[Spoiler=Reflex Save if I need it as I move into the goop]1d20+11[/dice]

"Well then my friends, as we find ourselves fighting stinky goobers in a pile of slop, we must remember that we can only make of the situation that which it will be made of!"

Move action to move forward to flank; standard to activate Inspire Courage- +1 Attack/Weapon Damage to everyone, +2 to attack for Ghostwriter off the flank; 4 round remaining bardic music

Toral tries to slumber the red monster now!

Slumber hex, DC 19 Will save or asleep for 5 rounds.

"Thank you for the assist, Orin!" he says as his tengu compatriot moves around to flank the monstrosity.

Claw 1: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 181d3 + 4 + 1 + 2d4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + (2, 3) = 11
Claw 2: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 191d3 + 4 + 1 + 2d4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + (1, 4) = 11
Bite: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 231d3 + 4 + 1 + 2d4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + (1, 1) = 8

Hopefully at least the bite lands.

Patros tries to finish off the eidolon he is engages with. He readies to fend off the beast's attack.

attack, cold iron: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 211d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 4 = 14

if that finishes off red, will 5 ft step to allow GW to get itto flank if he can

"Well, that worked pretty well," Vangral comments. "But let's try something new."

He pulls out Vaultkeeper and a needle then casts a spell. (Chill Touch)

Seeing Ghostwriter in dire straits, Fifi jumps into the fray in an effort to ease the focus on him. She yells-"Face the light, monsters! Your master will soon fall after you!"-as she slashes once more.4

Scimitar att: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 1 = 24
Scimitar dmg: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 non lethal slashing damage, plus an extra 1 point of fire damage.

Ghostwriter lands a bite, and Patros finishes off Red. Fifi slashes the eidolon, but it doesn't seem to mind the fire.

Vangral touches the Eidolon.

Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Toral tries to put it to sleep.

Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

It falls asleep!

Round 2/3!

Ghostwriter (-21 hp; entangled)
Orin
Patros (-4 hp)
Red Eidolon (-44 hp)
Blue Eidolon (-26 hp)
Vangral (-4 hp)
Fifi
Toral (+12 hp)

End of combat. I assume you will find a way to take care of it.

"Let's put the monster to sleep forever."

The Ghostwriter gets ready to coup de grace the remaining monster with his rapier, unless Patros gets to the creature first.

The Ghostwriter will ask someone use 2 charges of his infernal healing wand and 1 charge of his cure light wounds wand to get fully healed.

Gonna go ahead and post the description of the last room.

Maps of varying sizes drawn on paper, papyrus, and parchment of dozens of styles cover the walls of this chamber. Most of these bear sketched annotations of some form or another, and bare, rectangular spaces in the cartographic wallpaper attest to maps that have been hastily removed. An enormous parchment map of the Worldwound dominates the east wall above a solidly built wooden desk covered in a haphazard array of books and papers. Scores of charcoal symbols and indicators dot this map, pointing out sites of interest that are named less often than not. A hand-sized statue of a fiend stands on top of the desk.

If one of you approaches within 10 feet of the demon statue, the carved mouth begins to move, and it speaks through a magic mouth spell capable of delivering longer messages.

“Ah, Thurl, you’re back. I trust your little vacation to Jormurdun was pleasant and that my brethren did not demolish your laboratory in their conquest of Nerosyan. Now that I know where you are, I shall join you shortly. There are plans in motion that go far beyond our original compact, and I wish to make you a part of them.”

Thurl’s books and notes are written in a mix of Abyssal, Common, and Dwarven, and cataloging them in any meaningful way requires a successful DC 18 Intelligence, Linguistics, or relevant Profession check and 10 minutes of reading. (+2 for every one of the languages you know)

Ghostwriter- I have a spell left for Cure Light Wounds so I can save you that charge

"Oh my, another object talking to us. This demon!"

Guys, GM, I have the feeling we are not explicitly searching all rooms properly. So secret doors etc would on be seen if we do that. GM can we assume we take 20 searching every room we were in please before we continue here. Thanks

kn history : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

”Most of the annotations relate to sites tied to dwarven history throughout thr Inner Sea region!“

Kn planes : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

”The four-armed demon’s form is that of a glabrezu!!“

Toral starts reading. He knows all the languages!

Linguistics : 1d20 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 6 = 23

Toral shakes his head.

”It is unbelievable that a dwarf and fellow Pathfinder would really betray us! But what we found here shows that his heart was evil and that he had many allies that were demons! We have to report this as soon as we have searched the whole complex!“

It depends on what you mean by search 'properly.' If you mean not by the rules, I'll admit that's true. If you mean that you've missed something major, that's not true. I've been tracking your Evidence Points, and all the random treasure you have found (for example, in the last room, there were "expensive reagents" that were worth gp). If you mean that things are confusing plot-wise, I can answer plot questions at the end of the scenario (as with many scenarios, there's a whole back story here that makes it easier to understand, or Valais can answer some questions in game.

Fifi is amazed at Toral's expansive knowledge of everything related to this room. Still, she gulps when the mention of a glabrezu is mentioned-"It mentioned it would join us shortly...isn't that bad? Toral, by any chance, do you know how powerful a Glabrezu is?"-as she starts stacking up the books and notes to carry on her backpack and Toral's.

She concentrates once more and channels positive energy on the group, worried they might have to escape quickly.
Channel Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 to all party members!

Thanks GM, I was really talking about loot and things we might have missed. If we have everything then I’m glad. :-)

Toral looks at Fifi with some fear.

”A Glabrezu could kill a team of Seekers. It is a powerful demon! So if that is coming. We should really leave and inform the Society. Also about the Sky Citadel!!“

GM, any result on my linguistics check?

The Ghostwriter eagerly flips through Thurl's writings. "Tsk, tsk, tsk. You've been a naughty dwarf Thurl."

Linguistics: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27

"Let's make another quick sweep for secret doors. Wizards love secret doors. But it seems like we found what we need to here and I would be eager to leave. We have enough evidence here to hang this monster 20 times over."

The Ghostwriter sizes up Valais and then turns back to Vangral and Toral. "Have you seen anything in here that might help us understand what Thurl did to her and if there's any way to reverse it?"

I'll get on my computer later and post. A lot of C&P coming up.

Ghostwriter and others sweep through the rooms one more time. Among Thurl’s papers and scattered throughout the desk’s drawers are a scroll of heroism and two pouches containing dust of emulation.

Valais mentions that she's heard of places that may be able to help her, but she'd need to gain the favor of some very powerful outsiders in order to gain access.

Toral's extensive cataloging of the library turns up a folio entitled The Grimoire of the Beast, which contains detailed instructions regarding the worship of Baphomet.

Notes stuck in the book’s pages suggest Thurl studied this text in depth, and Toral shows everyone a page detailing dozens of hand signs, secret handshakes, and other body language that believers might use to signal to one another their true allegiance. The notes regularly reference someone named Karsos, whom Thurl describes as one might a mentor.

Also, tucked into the pages of one book is a note.

Thurl,

I understand that you are slow to act on your knowledge of the Sky Citadel, but the Worldwound seems poised to act whether we are ready or not. What is more, the Society has just discovered what you have known for years, and if you do not act now, they shall snatch your prize away from us—from you.

I have acquired a new contact—truly a powerful ally, as I’m sure you’ll agree. He will contact you soon to make an offer, and I encourage you to accept.

T.D.

Valais suddenly looks up, staring into space, open-mouthed. She whispers, then repeats in an audible voice, “Something is coming. We should not be here.”

As she utters those words, blood red handwriting drips from the western
wall, warning, “HE APPROACHES.”

The Ghostwriter reaches into his bandolier and pulls out one of his shield scrolls. In his other hand he grips his composite bow. "Step back. We will deal with whoever HE is, he whispers to Valais.

The Ghostwriter hides in one of the stairwells, carefully listening for the sound of something coming down the hall.

If he hears something nearyby he will cast that shield scroll on himself. Otherwise, he is hiding and listening for something.

Linguistics to Cast scroll (DC 21): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Stealth: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

Toral beats Vangral to the punch when it comes to identifying things in this room. He would begrudge the dwarf that, but anything else would mean he would have to have entered it first. He doesn't relish that thought.

He looks to Valais as The Ghostwriter asks his question then shakes his head sadly. "Not immediately. We know what he did and how he did it, but only on a very basic level. With the notes and samples we've found here the work of curing our good Venture Captain can begin but it would be far better if we could find him and put our questions to him directly. Or gather more of his research documentation."

Valais starts tugging on whoever's arms she can get her hands on.

"We need to get out of here!"

Toral puts an arm on Valais' shoulder.

"We are Pathfinders. We will deal with this!"

Toral casts Heightened Awareness on himself.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

The Ghostwriter looks around nervously. He does not like how afraid Valais suddenly seems to be. "I don't know, maybe running would be a good idea. I don't know much about demons, except that some of them are extremely powerful. If it just turns out to be an imp or something, we could always go back and kill it but I say that survival is better than valor."

Let us see what we are dealing with first, then we can choose our path... Patros says, holing his cold wrought blade tighter.

"I agree with Valais and the Ghostwriter. I have no desire to test my meager skills and relatively squishy organs against the might and fury of a powerful fiend. Let us leave this place to it, report to our superiors and let them decide what to do with it," Vangral voices his opinion.

Per explicit instructions from the scenario :), I am confirming what Toral said to Fifi - a glabrezu is a Seeker-level monster.

Fifi sides with Valais and Vangral and says-"I say we should retreat as well. As the sun eventually sets on the horizon, we must learn when to stop our advances. Prudence in all, as the wise say."-as she finishes packing all things in her backpack, Toral and Vangral's. She hugs Valais once more and says-"We shall get you out safely, where you can be tended to."-getting ready to leave, checking if the magma has cooled down so they can move back to the previous rooms.

"Yes, I fear my feathered friend that our deaths does not serve the purpose so well as this information might. I am not certain we should survive such a powerful foe."

Toral raises an eyebrow.

"Well then I would say that we should take everything we found and leave!!"

Hmm...I suppose you are right...if this thing is beyond our abilities, it would be folly to try to defeat it... Patros agrees, common sense winning through...

Toral grabs all the relevant books, and everyone begins running back through the base. The boiling blood has cooled in the vat room, making it difficult terrain, but there is no other penalty. The larvae in the chambers all shriek with the approaching demon, and cower in the corners of their chambers. The water in the pool area froths and churns as if boiling, even though it's not hot. As you get back to the staircase, you notice that one of the evolution vats has shattered. The liquid now covers the ground, but its occupant(s) are nowhere to be found.

As the group runs up the stairs, they immediately notice the solid walls and multiple corridors that extend from the shrine to Baphomet suddenly look unfamiliar. Something has ... changed.

Please put yourselves on the southeast corner of Slide 6.

It will quickly become clear that there are illusory walls that block what might otherwise be corridors. If you'd like to attempt to press through a section of wall, place your icon on that section, and I'll make a (secret) roll to determine whether the wall is real or not.

"Come on everybody! There is no time to dally!"

The Ghostwriter dashes down the hallway to scout the way ahead.

Numbered the squares - 1, 2, or 3?

"Careful. I think I saw something ahead," the tengu whispers and he continues to scout forward.

Fifi follows Ghostwriter closely, as she holds her Detect Evil ability right in front of her, saying-"We might be up against invisible fiends. Sarenrae shall alert me of their presence."-as she checks the group's advance with her divine sense. Scimitar in her hand, she prays out loud-"Everlight, guide my step. My dear dawnflower, lend me your light and shine your brightness onto our path."

(Moving up to check 2. I'd say Peach?)

Orin follows after the Ifrit and the other Tengu, "Oh my! I feel like an ostrich dashing down the hall like this!"

Patros follows the Ghost Writer closely, should help be needed quickly.

Toral examines square 3.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

Vangral joins in the general rush to get out of the place. He also slows down when requested. He keeps away as the others investigate the suspicious areas, in no way interested in being involved in a massive trap or ambush.

Surprise Round!

Ghostwriter
Ghost Minotaur

Round 1!

Ghostwriter
Vangral
Patros
Fifi (-21 hp, Fort save)
Minotaur
Orin
Toral

Remember that many of the walls are illusory - you may attempt to move through a wall, just roll a 1d4 - 4 means the wall is passable.

Ghostwriter pops a scroll of shield out of his spring loaded wrist sheath and attempts to cast it.

Esoteric Linguistics: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37

He easily gets the scroll to "cooperate" then steps closer to the wall.

if you fail to move through an invisible section of wall, does that cost your whole move action?

The Ghostwriter takes the long way around, not wanting to mess with illusory walls and tumbles to get in the Minotaurs reach.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30

Double move

if you fail to move through an invisible section of wall, does that cost your whole move action?

Huh. That seems like a very natural thing to ask, and it's not in the scenario. I'll say it costs 10' of movement (most corridors are 10' wide, so this would allow someone to try both squares in a move action, which seems reasonable).

Yeah, I feel like it should 'cost' something, but a whole move action for a 1 in 4 chance to move through a wall is a pretty steep price. I like your solution.

Patros tries to move through the allegedly illusory wall, but smacks his face into a very real brick.

Son of a motherless goat!

passing through wall: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Fort save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Pass?: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Pass?: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Pass?: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Lay on Hands on Fifi: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

Fifi resists the effects of the corrupting touch, and immediately heals herself with her inner flame, her hair jumping into her wound and healing her with magic. Seeing Paros hit a wall, she thumps with the shield three sections to see if they are illusions, but all three she checks seem to be solid. She yells-"Lightdamnit! I'll keep checking, see if there's a hole over here! Also, who the hell are you!?"-yelling at the hand that touched her without asking for permission!

Vangral suspects that the ghost minotaur is too powerful for him to do so, but it's worth a try.

He reaches into his necromantic bag of tricks and tries to take control of the ghost.

"Its some kind of phantom minotaur! Stay away from the walls!" the Ghostwriter shouts to his allies.

Ghostwriter takes the scenic route, but easily gets through the minotaur's reach.

Patros walks into a wall.

Fifi walks into a wall three times!

Vangral focuses on the undead creature, but its Will is too powerful for him to control.

The minotaur snorts with derision at Fifi's words, as if saying, Foolish humans and their silly languages! Then, he opens his ghostly mouth and utters two words.

"FIFI VANASH."

Fifi, please make a DC 14 Will save.

Then, he reaches out with a ghostly hand and tries to grab Ghostwriter.

Corrupting Touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 vs touch
Negative: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 4, 4, 2) = 16 DC 14 Fortitude for half

Round 1/2

Ghostwriter (-16 hp, Fortitude save)
Vangral
Patros
Fifi (-4 hp, Will save)
Minotaur
Orin
Toral

Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

The Ghostwriter can't catch a break, taking the full effect from the ghost's damage.

"Watch its claws, everyone. This thing has a dangerous touch."

The vigilante delivers a flurry of claws and bites at the ghostly minotaur.

Claw 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
B/S, magic: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Claw 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
B/S, magic: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Bite: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
P/B/S, magic: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7