GM Elberion's From Shore to Sea [PFS] (Inactive)

Game Master GeraintElberion

"Whooooooooa" escapes Ischell's agape mouth as he dumbfoundedly stares at the streets laid out before them.

"I totally didn't realize this island was, like, so big. Ya know?"

Aaftaab raises a grippli eyebrown.

"Well, Parvaaz and I see such wondrous sceneries regularly but I can imagine that this is astounding for you all."

"And the clockwise spiral pattern to the roads..." Reginald muses as he touches down lightly on the ground. "Similar perhaps to the spiral of Pharasma, yes? Or I think some snail shells have similar chamber structure inside. So we should absolutely go the wrong way - you discover the best secrets that way!" He rubs his hands together with delight.

Castinus's plan of swooping around to B3 sounds good!

As you cross the land, the building materials - as fine and translucent as porcelain - and curved structures remind you that these building are ancient not only in construction but also in design.

Your hair stands on end, fizzing pops of sound erratically disturb your hearing and ripples of light similar to those found in deserts regularly disrupt your view when looking into the distance. Those sensitive to magic feel the whole island suffused with auras of transmutation and enchantment.

As you have been moving, you have felt a strangeness growing within you.

When you stop to take stock, you realise that Aaftaab, Mist and Parvaaz have all begun to weep thick, black blood. Castinus and Robyyn'd eyes begin to bulge, their noses flatten and their lips crack. Ischell joints become knobbly and webbing grows between his fingers and toes. Casovir and Reginald both find that their skin becomes clammy and moist, with an oily sweat.

As you choose your spot to ascend, glowing orbs of light draw around you and follow the group, never coming closer than twenty feet away.

"This is... amazing!" For once, Robyyn isn't gruff or grumbling; a simple expression of wonder overtakes his face. "I don't care where we go first; let's just explore this magnificent place!"

"So: I'm not too keen on this ... transmutation that seems to be affecting us." Castinus stops and fingers his cracked lips and bulging eyes nervously. "Robyyn, Reg - you are the experts on this sort of thing - are we in trouble here?"

know arcana + insp: 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (17) + 6 + (6) = 29

"And those floating lights - will'o'the wisps!" He hefts his rapier, "This trip is going from bad to worse, fast..."

Will a 29 I'd like to know 2 facts please; their weaknesses and their special defenses. Thank you.

Knowledge (arcana) or Spellcraft: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27 what does Robyyn know about this transmutation effect? (same bonus for both skills)
Knowledge (arcana) DC 16: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

Robyyn confirms Castinus' assessment of the wisps, and hopefully has something to offer regarding the general effect they are experiencing. "Some knowledge comes with a cost, Castinus! Hold steady, let me figure this out..."

Looking down at his hands, Ischell is agast. "But, like... that isn't even possible!" before looking up at the others and seeing their various ailments.

"You guys... I think something might be, ya know, wrong."

"And don't look now, I think we have some company." as he gently unhooks the Kama's from his waist band.

Reginald fans himself absentmindedly. ”Is it just me, or it is roasting up here?” he asks, not seeming to have noticed the changes afflicting him and his companions. ”Because I am sweating up a storm here!” He laughs at his own joke, oblivious to the danger approaching.

"I'm sure it's fine..."

"What out for these things: 'wispy willies', I think they are called. Don't know why. they're immune to magic, and can go invisible. They might have been part of the original infrastructure of this place, in those lamp-lights. That would make them very old indeed..."

sense motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

"Robyyn, you look worried. What in the seven Hells is happening to us?"

Ishell spends a moment in quiet self reflection, eyes closed and attention focused. His eyes flicker open, but his tone and demeanor seem to have shifted.

"This is just one such trial. Who we are is more important than how we appear- isn't that right Castinus? Enlightenment comes through the overcoming of adversity. Iori will give us guidance, when the time is right"

Standing to his full height, Ischell's durfy posture gives way to a sense of purpose. "I will lead the way, if I must"

Climbing the ridge is awkward but with your magics, and a roc, you manage fairly easily.

Cresting the rise, you can see you goal more clearly and you stop one-hundred feet away to take in the view.
Piles of white shale litter the ground before a twisting, broken spire near a high cliff. Large white flakes constantly slough off the top and sides of the tower and plummet to the ground and sea below, as if the spire was still growing like some out-of-control mollusk. A gaping hole provides entry to the lower floor.

Aaftaab looks at the team and then at Parvaaz.

"Let us go in!" he says and looks for traps at the gaping hole.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

As Aaftaab approaches the tower, a piece of the sheering off shell falls toward Paarvaaz and him.

Aaftaab also spots a creature lurking in the doorway of the building, as he looks up, it charges toward him!

The lizard charges out of the shadow of the building, hissing ferociously and extending its neck frills.
Unable to distinguish between mount and rider, it attacks...
1 is Aaftaab, 2 is Parvaaz: 1d2 ⇒ 2
charge attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (6, 6) + 5 = 17

Also, both Aaftaab and Paraaz must make a DC13 will save. This is a fear effect so Aaftaab may be immune.

Castinus
Robyyn

Lizard

Reginald
Ischell
Aaftaab
Mist

I'm going for theatre of the mind here. It's an open plateau and it hits Parvaaz about 30ft from the tower. Everyone else is 40ft away.

reflex, evasion : 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

will : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Aaftaab does not know what is going on but he has to react.

Aaftaab directs Parvaaz to attack the lizard and Aaftaab attacks with his negative energy blade.

- Void Kinetic blade with outflanking +15, negative energy hitting touch AC (1d6+1+3d6; 20/x2) To hit: BAB +4, Finesse +6, Size +1, +4 Flank with ’Outflank’ / Damage: d6+ ½ Con + 2d6 Sneak Attack + d6 Precise Strike Feat : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 351d6 + 1 + 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (4, 3) + (2) = 13

crit confirm Void Kinetic blade with outflanking +15, negative energy hitting touch AC (1d6+1+3d6; 20/x2) To hit: BAB +4, Finesse +6, Size +1, +4 Flank with ’Outflank’ / Damage: d6+ ½ Con : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Parvaaz always acts in surprise rounds due to bodyguard archetype. His flatfooted AC is 26 so I think that attack did not hit, correct?

reflex : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

will : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Parvaaz attacks and grabs!

To hit with power attack and outflank +12: Amulet of Mighty Fist +1, BAB +4, Str +6, Outflank +4, -2 power attack, Size -1
Damage with power attack +11+d6: Str +6, Power Attack +4, Amulet of Mighty Fist +1, +d6 Precise Strike : 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 211d6 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 11 + (2) = 19

CMB +19 grapple* (BAB +4, Str +6, Size +1, Outflank +4) * Creatures with the grab special attack receive a +4 bonus on combat maneuver checks made to start and maintain a grapple.: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25

Castinus
Robyyn

Lizard (-32, grappled)

Reginald
Ischell
Aaftaab
Parvaaz (grappling)
Mist

Bold are up!

Castinus casts 'shield', then moves up 30' to just outside his reach. Is the lizard medium sized, or large?

Appraising this creature as he approaches, he attempts to evaluate its special attacks. He calls out to warn the others of his conclusions.

know nature/insp: 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 6 + (2) = 18

Robyyn moves just close enough to get his mind behind his eyes, and fixes the lizard with a powerful gaze, warping reality for the creature.

Castinus recognises the creatures intimidating charge at Aaftaab as typical of the species.

large creature but 5’ reach.

will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Robyyn’s magic takes hold of the beast.

Castinus, reflex save, please.
More shards of shell slide down from the tower.

The lizard tries frantically to bite and slap at the roc holding it.

bite: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 2 = 24
damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 2) + 5 = 9

tail slap: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 2 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Castinus
Robyyn

Lizard (-32, grappled)

Reginald
Ischell
Aaftaab
Parvaaz (grappling)
Mist

Bold are up!

Aaftaab directs Parvaaz to pin the lizard and Aaftaab attacks with his negative energy blade and his kukri by two weapon fighting.

- Touch Attack Void Kinetic blade with outflanking +15, negative energy hitting touch AC (1d6+1+3d6; 20/x2) To hit: BAB +4, Finesse +6, Size +1, +4 Flank with ’Outflank’, 2WF -2 / Damage: d6+ ½ Con + 2d6 Sneak Attack + d6 Precise Strike Feat : 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 15 - 2 = 141d6 + 1 + 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (2, 2) + (5) = 13

Adamantine Kukri +1 with outflanking +16 slashing (1d3+6+3d6; 18-20/x2), To hit: BAB +4, Finesse +6, Size +1, +4 Flank with ’Outflank’, 2WF -2, enhancement +1 / Damage: 1d3+ 6 Dex Finesse + 2d6 Sneak Attack + d6 Precise Strike Feat : 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 16 - 2 = 251d3 + 6 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + (3, 3, 6) = 19

Parvaaz tries to pin the lizard!

CMB +20 grapple* (BAB +4, Str +6, Size +1, Outflank +4) * +5 for controlling the grapple: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 20 = 28

The giant lizard flails desperately but its movement reduces as Parvaaz pins it in place and Aaftaab further injures the beast.

Castinus calls out a rapid-fire tongue-wisting warning as more debris rains down on him from above: "beware the tower - she sheds several slashing sea shells by the sea shore!"

reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Distracted by his verbal gymnastics, he fails in his physical gynmastics. As he recovers from the impact, he steps forward 5' to plunge his rapier into the beast's chest:

have at you!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 201d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

And Castinus finishes off the giant lizard.

You have a giant lizard and a field of falling shells and beyond that an arched entrance.

Aaftaab shakes his head as he obviously pities the poor lizard.

He flies to the arched entrance with Parvaaz.

”Let us search this place!“

perception : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 +1 for traps

Parvaaz feels something strange in the lizards stomach as they relax their grip.

Parvaaz nudges the lizard and starts scratching to find what he felt.

perception : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Aaftaab realizes that his companion is bothered by something and pulls him away.

“Easy!! Let us look at this lizard more methodically!“

perception : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

"What; what's your critter found?"

Robyyn approaches the lizard, with more than a little curiosity on his mind. He first enables his magic sight to investigate.

Cast detect magic and study the lizard's corpse.

Before Ischell can even unholster his blades, the lizard creature is sliced to pieces. Looking about, he flashes his eyes to sense the alignment of the area surrounding them Detect evil, looking about the immediate area

"Do... do you think that we will be seeing more of these things?", his head nods towards the creature.

"Glad to see it is dead, regardless. Better that than the alternative, ya know?"

"Hmmm, there's something inside it, radiating divination. Who wants to cut into its belly?"

Castinus looks down glumly at since rapier. "This won't cut it." He turns and looks again at the following 'wispy willies'. "Let's do what we will and be on our way. I don't like those things. We need to have a plan to deal with them, when they start making trouble..."

Are there more of the wisps gathering about us? How many exactly? Castinus is getting nervous. And, more like a fish, too.

Castinus can currently see five will o wisps.

Mist, unnerved by her ...changes... has been quietly following along

Real life has been a little mess of late, sorry

At Robyyn's request Mist draws a variety of sized blades and beings to carefully open up this creature.

"As for the wisps I have an assortment of weapons, would cold iron, sliver or adamantine help?"

The moments blend together, filled with hesitation.

"Well then, I guess I'll do it..." and with the flick of a wrist, a chained kama strikes into the creatures stomach.

+1 DC Kama, PA, Flurry: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Adamantine, S, PA: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

"Best be getting what we need, and then keep moving. These floaty dudes are totally giving me the creeps."

Together, Mist and Ischell slice open the lizard.

Within, they find a strange amulet, covered in bile and blood.

make your spellcraft checks. I’ll post details soon.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

"Fascinating!" Reginald adds from the rear, his non-stop fanning stopping for a moment as he studies the amulet.

Shards of shell continue to slough off the building but you are ready for them and, with no threats to worry about, can easily reach the building.

Within, there are no interior elements remaining beyond a few chunks of rock. The whole interior had collapsed and disintegrated.