GM Badblood's Scions of the Sky Key - Part III - The Golden Guardian (Inactive)

Game Master Lance K

Yeah, Sinaryn is unlikely to put it to good use. She has a dagger if it comes down to it.

So the last two times I ran this, there was somebody in the party who eagerly ran ahead and got tangled up in this trap. But with a party of so many ranged strikers, you all kind of negated their tactics...

So no one saw it for the excellent ambush site it was? Surprising.

I would hate to be the piñata in this trap!

Oh yeah that thing screams ambush, then again I have some characters that aren't perceptive and would totally have walked over those traps.

Earlier in her career, Laafdahni would've sauntered across just to keep the party moving. That almost got her killed once, but one of the other characters (2 levels higher than her) rescued her. Now she's a lot more cautious.

By the way... My posting from Sunday-Wednesday of next week may be spotty. Or it may be unaffected. I have no idea, but figured I'd give you a heads up.

This is the last encounter. Ironically, we might be finished right around the time that Gameday IX starts. Does anyone happen to know if Part II could be registered for the event still?

Gameday IX submissions

Last day for GM submissions, no games added after this (note earlier deadline for scenario support) - August 31, 2020

Alright, I'm going to submit the application. Since the timing is right, we might as well participate for the boons. I also left a sixth slot open for the purpose of recruiting someone who is missing parts of the series and I'll try to recruit for that.

Yes. I just registered part 3 of a three-parter that is also starting around next week (edit: lol, 9-06 ... I forgot you were in that game!). Be sure to set the Recruitment to Closed as soon as it shows up in the sheet.

Tyranius also confirmed you don't have to start on September 1 (but you can't start earlier).

Well, we might start a day or two late to give anyone a chance to level up, but I feel like you guys might get through this by the end of the week. If guys could do me a favor, try condensing the initiative by taking out the kobolds that are in between your turns in order to speed things up a bit.

Also, if your turn is coming up and you don't think what the enemies do would affect your actions, you can announce your actions in advance if you'd like.

Would it take an action to try and get the miners moving away from danger?

I don’t know if the one on the alter is tied there or not,but the ones huddled in the corner don’t have any enemies threatening them. They could go through the south gap in the wall without encountering a kobold.

Are the prisoners bound in some way, preventing them from running?

Ah, someone is finally asking about this! They have ropes around their hands, but they're feet aren't bound. Right now they're passively watching the fight, but you can try to rally them with an Intimidation or Diplomacy check. It is a full round action to do so.

Nice move, Laafdahni! Taking advantage of the spell caster's stunned state to hit all three kobolds with your spell. Hopefully it drops at least one of them.

Thanks! That was the idea. Pity the damage dice weren't in our favor. Oh well. There's always next time.

At this point, the kobolds are pretty much neutralized and you're just mopping them up. If you'd like, we can call it. This is the last encounter of this scenario but there is still a little investigation to do.

I am fine with calling the fight, although I imagine Bask might want to see the black blade chopped up.

I am fine with it.

I'm also fine with it, I think the next thing bask would do would be to grab the prisoner on the altar and get them out of there, in case their presence is somehow powering the ritual still

I'm fine as well.

Ditto.

We are just about finished with the first part of the scenario. I think we can just continue posting in this thread and use the same slide link.

Hello everyone, GM Badblood invited me to this game and I am very much looking forward to join you guys.

I have two available characters.

- A Dwarven Cleric 2 of Shelyn
- A Wayang Gunchemist 3

Which character would fit better into the game?

Thanks and have a great week!

I don't think we have anyone with healing capabilities, and I think we have a lot of ranged fighters already.

But I think either would work fine.

I agree, the cleric would be a very welcome addition if they can bring some healing to the group. Can you tell us a little more about that character?

And welcome!

Thanks, the cleric is only level 2 so don’t expect too much healing. :-)

Here is the char sheet in the profile and his background below.

Yeah, with that charisma Channel isn’t something they do. :)

Still, it would at very least bring in some new capabilities to the group. You probably want to change around your spell selection a little bit. Just so you know, Bocke has been using a wand of bless.

Yes, you are right!

Any suggestions for the spells?

He can convert any spell to summon monster so at least a couple of obstacles can be created in combat.

Judging from the first section, there is a reasonable chance that we will again be traveling through hot, steamy jungles. We have a couple of people with wands of Endure Elements to help with that,

Dangers in the first part included Kobolds and Undead. Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith or another protective spell for Bask (who always gets into the middle of it) would likely save healing.

If you are feeling more aggressive, Command would have helped in the Kobold fight. Make one of them flee so we can concentrate on the rest. Your Wisdom is high enough to make the DC very respectable.

If we get another set of warnings about ghouls, a scroll of Remove Paralysis could be a game changer.

Bask has shield of faith as one of his known spells. In fact he has lots of useful spells, it just always seems more pressing to go and hit something instead of casting them :)

Thanks! I changed the spell selection!!

I will jump in whenever you give me a signal GM.

I will get chronicle sheets out to you as quickly as I can. You'll be able to make purchases in between this scenario. This was high tier, so you'll either be getting 1,194 gp or 1,872 gp. I've been busy this week, so I'm a little behind.

Jangafzaar Kargar, you can jump in anytime. You will be going to the Kaava Lands on the next scenario. Without knowledge checks, it is reasonable that your characters would expect to encounter jungle terrain, high temperatures, dangerous forest creatures, and gripplis but more specific information will be coming soon!

Laafdahni's thinking of picking up a wand of Mage Armor so she can share it around as needed. Any other suggestions for a sorcerer? I was also thinking about Endure Elements, but we seem well covered for that.

I believe my sorcerer got to 8th level on his wand of Mage Armor. Then he bought a page of spell knowledge for Mage Armor.

Jangafzaar, at the beginning of the series, we made a pact. Someone bought a wand of endure elements and covers the whole party. In return, Bocke bought a wand of bless and uses it at the beginning of combat.

So you won't need any preparations for the heat, and let me know if you have something that doesn't stack with a morale bonus.

All good, thanks, I will of course contribute with items that I have if you guys need anything. Feel free to check his inventory.

He also has a wand of clw that he will use on you guys.

There are lots of good spells to get on a scroll or wand because they don't depend much in your level to be effective. Air bubble, touch of the sea, obscuring mist, silent image, comprehend languages, mount, enlarge person and protection from evil to name a few. You also might have the game to get a cloak of protection +1. Boring but it's usually the first magic item I pick up.

Good suggestions!

Jang currently has 1311 gp so he will buy a +1 cloak of resistance and that is also on one of his chronicle sheets.

Air bubble, obscuring mist, comprehend languages and protection from evil as scrolls sound good too for 100 gp.

Some of the spells you mentioned are not on the cleric spell list.

Ah, I was actually making suggestions for Laafdahni. In your case, I'd say remove fear is pretty good cleric spell to have as a scroll.

I have your Chronicles here:

Chronicle Folder

Check and make sure everything is alright. I usually make a mistake or two. Also, Sinaryn, I feel like you might have a 2e character number.

Finally, if you level up, please update the level on the spreadsheet. I'll need to recalculate the APL. And Jangafzaar, I'll need you to fill that out also.

#54329-6 is Sinaryn's

Looks like I don't have access to the Chronicles folder. Access requested.

Thank you for pointing that out. You should be able to open it up now.

Looks good, thanks! Laafdahni will pick up a wand of Mage Armor from those merchants at the fort.

Thanks!

How many days food did we use previously? Need to determine if I should buy more for our next expedition.

I am not going to have time to do much here until later tomorrow. Was GMing a VTT tonight and I have games that I will need to move forward tomorrow.

Going to look at purchases but will probably pick up my cloak as well.

Oh, I am not going to require you to keep track of food, forage and lodging unless the scenario requires it. I always assume that the party gets some supplies or has an expense account for those kinds of costs. Its bad enough having to keep track of ammunition and wand charges.

I know people might need some time for purchases or leveling up. Take your time on this. We can roleplay your interactions with the gripplis without you having all that set in stone.

Bask is up to date, the chronicle looks good thanks. He bought a scroll of carry companion.

How many days did we need endure elements in the end?

Just two, because you rested one night.

Alright, Sin bought her Cloak of Resistance +1 and a Mithril Buckler, in case things want to get in her face. (1,000 + 1,005)