GM Chyro: Tower of the Ironwood Watch (5-6) (Inactive)

Game Master Chyrone

Aww, I could probably open the locks, given time enough, but we don't know how much time we have. So brute force it will be. Don't move too much, unknown elf, the axe is meant for the chains, not your arms.

Brallenera uses the axe on the chains, confident the adamantine weapon will cut through the links easily (more or less)

Do you want some rolls? adamantine weapons ignore 20 points of hardness of objects. If time is of the essence, I can roll the damage (1d10+5+4 for Power attack each round)

Nope, that will easily do.

Brallenera hacks away at the intricately fancy chains, and the elf drops onto his knees and hands, before is helped back on his feet.

Umberto offers healing, if needed, but mostly just tries to make sure the elf can stand on his own two feet.

Steady there, are you ok?

The elf rubs his wrists to clear the numbness.
"I am now, your rescue is most welcome."

His eyes getting more focused as time passes, he introduces himself as Caldion, a member of the Shin'Rakorath.

An appropriate outfit, from what i gather in the PDF. Probably hood folded back.

"I was taken prisoner 2 days ago, and have been taunted and tortured since imprisonment.
What of you, what brings a diverse group as yourselves to a tower of my people? Outsiders do not generally stumble upon one, from my experience."

Noke looks at the elf and points to the dark elfs.

”Well, these drow were obviously in control of this lost Elven tower. Did they capture all the elves that inhabited this tower?! Where are your companions?!“ Noke asks while fearing the worst.

”We’re, uh...” Luli hesitates, then forges ahead. ”We’re Pathfinders.”

Well, these drow were obviously in control of this lost Elven tower. Did they capture all the elves that inhabited this tower?! Where are your companions?!“

"It is grim, that the fallen ones gained control of this place.

We’re, uh...” Luli hesitates, then forges ahead. ”We’re Pathfinders.

"Explorers, into elven lands?, (inquisitive look) "Hmm. Good scouts do not venture in large groups, such as yours. Makes you easy to track. You must still have skills to sharpen.", he says with an inquisitive look, even though faintly smiling.

"And with your discovery of this place and its current occupants, what will you do next, finish the job of ridding the world of these fallen?"

"Malevolent underground elves? I thought them a mere fable before this day! Forsooth, we must cleanse this tower of evil. But first, I advise we rest."

Noke looks at The Shining Knight and is clearly not certain that resting is an option.

She looks at the elf.

"How many do you believe have fled?" she asks and describes the ones that attack the Pathfindres earlier so the elf knows whom the group has already disabled.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

[i]Awww, a genuine, trustable elf. An happy change in these surroundings. I wonder if he has ever heard of the Pathfinders, I guess not. We're quite a secret society, aren't we? Too bad, I never heard about the Mistress of Mayhem so.[/b]

The blonde barbarian address the recently released elf

Awww, excuse me sir, do you have time to hear about our guides and employers, the Pathfinder Society?

"Explorers, into elven lands?, (inquisitive look) "Hmm. Good scouts do not venture in large groups, such as yours. Makes you easy to track. You must still have skills to sharpen.", he says with an inquisitive look, even though faintly smiling.

** spoiler omitted **

Umberto scruffs his hair a bit, Oh, the Society trains us in skills aplenty.

sense motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

But you probably knew that.

Sense motive 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

”Our group has been truthful. We are members of the Society. We’ve been around quite some time. Perhaps you have heard of us,” Ash suggests.

Awww, excuse me sir, do you have time to hear about our guides and employers, the Pathfinder Society?

Are you on a sales pitch?

At the three agents' inquiry as to whether he has heard of the organization, Caldion seems less than enthusiastic.
"I have.", he leaves it at that. Whatever he thinks of the society, he seems not to hold the organization in high esteem.

Shining Knight calling the drow 'elves', draws a somewhat disapproving frown from Caldion.

"The fallen have long since lost privilege of being called elven."

In response to Noke's question of their number;
"There were often the three in here, but there could well be an equal number further in. While in chains, i heard them speak of escaping a large fight with my people, at the city of Celwynvian."

"My people prevailed, but a small contingent seems to have ended up here, occupying the tower. Moreover, their leader, a female, said they are prepared to abscond into the Darklands, with some of the ancient elven artifacts from this tower, long thought lost to us."

He grits his teeth at the thought.
"It would be blasphemy, and disastrous, if the logs and texts of those who upheld the tower, were to disappear into the hands of the fallen. Architects, druids, arcanists, their rediscovered knowledge and customs must not be lost to us again."

It takes little to notice, that Caldion takes greater offense at cultural theft, than his own capture.

kn local : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Noke explains what she knows.

“So there was a female dark elf here, too! Then we need to act fast. Can you walk?!“

"Walk, yes. Fight, i'd love to get back at them, but no."

He now visibly holds up his hands properly, and you notice stubs at his pinkies and index fingers, cauterized.

"They gleefully cut off some key parts of my fingers, i could not effectively wield my weapons."

”We are going to have to hole up in here for the night and recover some of our spells. You are welcome to stay with us and then tomorrow, you can figure out your next move, and stay in the safe room if you’d like.”

Best think up of what to do, you'll be planning to stay here for approx 18 hours. It is still good daylight outside.

Anyone else like to ask Caldion something? It looks as otherwise the majority is to camp up here.

Noke will direct everyone to search the tower thoroughly.

Taking 20 on the whole tower now that we have time.

Searching yields a stash of gold and gems, tucked away behind the desecrated shrine's altar.

Searching the rooms above, nothing new is found.

Do you imbibe, Caldion? I could produce an elvish wine, perhaps. Umberto sets in for the evening after a battle well fought. Anyone else? Ale, wine? Something to was this hard tack down. I keep buying the cheap stuff.

Caldion's frown is very briefly exchanged for a faint smiling expression that would spell 'please, a human crafting elven wine?'

"I must decline the offer. I partake in wine only on occasion. Being just above a group of fallen, would not qualify. The gesture is appreciated, to say."

We honor the fallen in our own way. I raise a glass for Cayden Cailean and all who have given their lives for a good cause. Umberto raises his tankard and takes a long drink.

”I’d gladly take a mug. Anything to forget today. We were almost had twice there,” Ash grumbled.

"Aye! A libation in honour of the victories to come 'pon the morrow!" After making sure there's a suitable barricade in front of the door, the Shining Knight enjoys a drink, removes his heavy armor, and rests.[/b]

Shining Knight, with help of the others, blocks the doorway with the two ancient tables from room B2.

All things are quiet the rest of the day. The only thought ever briefly popping to mind..... they won't have fled underground by now, would they?

Everyone heals their level in HP.
Spell slots regained.
Shining Knight heals 1 point of con dmg.

Noke casts false life.

temp hp : 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Having identified the worship and icons to Shax, the team could disrupt its influence, as far as it has any, with a Knowledge Planes/Religion DC 20.
Not of technical benefits, but hey, the drow converted the original shrine to an unholy place of worship.

Caldion had straightened himself out as far as could be, situation allowing it. He had not departed, instead opting to keep watch for the time being at floor B.
Once everyone had prepared themselves, the pathfinders further went to the next area, B4.

Wooden bookshelves line nearly every inch of the walls in this circular room, creating an octagonal library stocked with bound volumes of all sizes.
Despite the slightly damp conditions elsewhere in the basement, the air in this room is dry, and the shelves and books are all in unbelievably good condition.
A small passage in the north end of the room opens into a larger room beyond, and an excavated tunnel descends sharply to the south.

Once the agents were done inspecting, they descend further into the caverns below the tower.

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Some time later, down below....
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After a few minutes, you come upon small clearing in the tunnels.
The tunnels open into a small natural cave that hosts a colorful riot of fungi.
A narrow path winds from north to south between mushrooms four feet tall with violet caps as large as shields. A jagged opening in the rocky southern wall reveals a tunnel that leads down into pitch blackness.

It is dark, so Umberto will have to be provided for.

Brallenera and SHining Knight are first to notice one (green is out of sight, due to fungal growth.) fungus looking creature. For some reason, they do not seem too friendly, and they appear to make for the party!
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Myceloids, round 1

Lucky
Shining Knight & Umberto
Noke
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Myceloids
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Ash & Brallenera

Lucky takes some time to examine the desecrated shrine while the others conduct their own morning rituals. Spirits, help me scatter the evil that has taken root here that it might not hurt anyone else, he prays.

Knowledge (planes) vs DC 20: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Hoping his prayers is sufficient, the halfling laboriously clambers aboard Karma as the Pathfinders begin their descent once more. He looks around the room of books curiously...

Appraise vs DC 20: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

...but can't make heads or tails of the library and sagely says nothing.

In the tunnel, Luli nudges Karma to a stop. "Be careful everyone," he advises, "and let the spirits of wind and autumn leaves carry your fears far away!" A burst of familiar golden light fills the gloomy cavern for a moment.

Casting bless.

kn planes : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

Before departing Noke tears down the signs of worship and icons to Shax!

“We have to disrupt the demonic influence, so the damage the drow did, when they converted the original shrine to an unholy place of worship, is gone!!“

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appraise : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

“Hey, Look here: One of the several ledgers details Thassilonian ways of trade with the elves, how to get the best deals on magic spells and the like! This will surely interest someone at the grand lodge!“

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Noke casts ‘haste’ on the group!!

+1 to hit and AC and reflex saves. 1 extra attack on a full attack. 6 rounds duration.

Umberto would have cast Light at the earliest sign of darkness, pre-combat if allowed. Umberto will delay until after the enemies to try to flank them.

Ash would have asked Umberto or somewith the ability to use his personal CLw wand on him.

Clw 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 8) + 2 = 15

He also would have used wis wand of mage armor, raising his armor class for an hour.

My pleasure.

"Fungal abominations!" The Shining Knight springs into action.

Move action and power attack, with bonus from Haste & Bless.

+1 limning longsword (PA, Haste, Bless): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Hey, Look here: One of the several ledgers details Thassilonian ways of trade with the elves, how to get the best deals on magic spells and the like! This will surely interest someone at the grand lodge!“

Coldain looks with disapproval as Noke says this.

"No matter your own motives-I will not assume that you are the sort to return the texts to Kyonin, where they rightfully belong. Loathe as to say, but anything is better than allowing those creatures to keep the documents."

As Brallenera and SHining Knight tensed at the sight of enemies, Lucky and Noke catch on something is amiss.
Lucky bestows a blessing upon the party, at which Noke calls forth the speed of winds. Shining Knight heads off to cut away at the nearest myceloid, for 12 dmg.
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Blue (-12) makes 2 claw attacks.
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Crit?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 Extra on confirm: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Both hit, but likely only hits that one will land.

Shining Knight gets clawed at in retaliation, for 19 dmg. The wounds seem itchy... Shining Knight, 2 fort saves DC 15 please.

Green moves 5ft closer and starts shaking, releasing a cloud of particles in a 10ft radius.
Brallenera, fort save DC 15 please.
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Umberto, Ash, Brallenera

(Earlier, with the elf)
Awww, why don't you send some of your fellow, or come with us to a lodge. I'd vouch for you or anyone you send so you can join the Pathfinders, and you'll be able to make copies of the documents for your kin back at home? Seems reasonable, not?

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Fort DC15: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Awww, I understand why you're shaking, you're afraid of me. Rightly so.

Brallenera seems unaffected by whatever the creature has done, stepus up to the challenge, and slashes at said challenge

power attack, Bless, Haste: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 32
dmg: 1d10 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 4 = 11

power attack, Bless, Haste, Crit?: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 22
dmg: 2d10 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (10, 6) + 10 + 8 = 34

Challenge accepted. Awww. Are you already dead? I was just warming up!

Brallenera outright kills the thing, cleaving its head clean in 2, and then some.

Fort Save # 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Fort Save # 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Ash fired a magic missile to the face, or back or whatever of the plant creature still standing.

Damage 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1, 4) + 3 = 10

I've had to move you, Ash, for los.

The myceloid is struck by arcane energy in rapid succession.

Umberto

Umberto slips a dry femur from a bag to let if float around him. Swift cast Defending Bone with Fervor.

Umberto hops around the fungi to flank the enemy.

Move action with haste to get me on the other side.

Let's clear this quickly.

mace: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 2 = 25
damage: 1d8 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

I hope you are not making brewing jokes here. 'hops'

Umberto, fort save DC 15 btw, vs the cloud of particles.
Which reminds me, i need another from Shining Knight for that as well.

The mace connects, mushing the fungal creature to a near beaten state.
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Myceloids, round 2

Lucky
Shining Knight
Noke
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Blue (-30)
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Ash, Brallenera, Umberto

fort save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Totally working jokes into my act now.

"To die at the hands of a mushroom--an infamous fate worse than death, and one I shall not contemplate!" The Shining Knight slashes again.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

+1 limning longsword (PA, Haste, Bless, Flanking): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Confirmation of crit threat: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Add Crit Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Shining Knight's sword slices the myceloid's head off, it falling onto the floor at Umberto's feet. Who, incidentally, felt nothing amiss.

Combat over.

Awww, could anyone heal me? I guess I have a splinter in my finger, and it hurts to much... and my feet are sore from all that walking too. Don't be afraid to use my wand too if needed

Assuming someone uses her wand on her, HP 79/96

CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW wand: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Full HP, 47 charges left

”Certainly!” Luli cheerfully replies. ”Always happy to help.”

The Shining Knight drinks a potion as he looks around the room, and then rejoins formation to continue on.

Potion of cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Perception check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Someone needs to heal Shining Knight as well!

”And you too, Mr. Knight!” Luli continues, pulling out his own wand and getting to work. ”You know you can always depend on your companions, but it would certainly be handy if you have a wand as well just in case everyone gets all tapped out like we did yesterday fighting that demon.” His smile softens any criticism his words might have conveyed.

CLW x2: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (8, 8) + 2 = 18

Alright, everyone is back at full, Shining Knight is at 43/45.

Everyone, survival checks please.