Five broad desks line the walls of this study room. Each work surface is covered with stacked volumes brimming with page markers as well as numerous open books.
Bookcases cover nearly every inch of the walls in this room, which is only faintly illuminated by small lights set into the ceiling. A glass-paned door seals each panel of shelves, keeping the ancient tomes stored within free of dust.
Yeah, I didn't want to get overwhelmed with too many rooms at a time but was just looking for one that suited me best to begin research. Looks like we found something interesting in #10 though so sticking with that.
"Excellent find, Ela! Perhaps this holds exactly what we want...maybe even a vessel for our new friend." he says preparing himself for what waits inside, even preparing his shield in case there are traps.
alternate portrait | Female Half-Orc Paladin (Holy Tactician) 2 / Skald (Dragon Skald) 1 | HP:24*/24* | AC:21*/11*/20* | CMD:17*/16* (+1 vs grapple) | Saves: F8*/R3/W7* (+2 vs fear effects; additional +2 to 1st fear save/day) | Init:1 | Senses: Darkvision, Perception:5 | Sense Motive:4 | Speed in Armor: 20' | Raging Songs 5/5 | Lvl.1 Spells 2/2 | Messenger bag reroll 1/1 | Faction Pin 1/1 | Active Conditions: None
I offered to search B4 Recital Hall after skimming all the rooms (I figure that can't take more than 5 min?) but no one else seemed to want to search that room with me, so I can wait til later and just stick with Elris (most of these rooms I don't have the prerequisite skills for).
The map shows 3 in B4, 2 in B10 and Igor hasn’t moved. I would like Igor to indicate where they are going before I update.
Important reminder: Even if you completely fail your skill check, the time is divided by the number of people in the same location. It just means you get put on copying and shelving duty.
Male N Dwarf from Qadira - usually talking business or about the past | Flame Spirit Shaman (Speaker for the Past) 9 | HP 98/98 + 12/12 Temp HP | Resistance Fire 10 | Now: AC25 / AC 27 vs evil, Normal: AC 22 T 10 FF 22 | CMB +4, CMD 14 | F: +11, R: +6, W: +17 | Init: +0 | Perc: +20, SM: +19, Dipl.: +24 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 | Knowledge 8/8 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active condition: heroism, barkskin, magic vs evil, heightened awareness
So it actually makes most sense that we always search one room together! Ok, I suggest to go for B4 first and then all of us B10.
No, not always. No more than four PCs can efficiently search a small room at the same time, and no more than five PCs can search a medium room at a time.
Male N Half-Elf Wizard 7|Buffs: | HP 62/62 | AC 11 Incorp T 11 T 11 FF 10 | CMB +3 CMD 14| F +6 R +4 W +6,+2 vs Enchantment/Cold,+1 vs Fear/Confusion| INIT +8| PER +23 Low Light Vision SM+2|Speed 30'|Resist 10 Negative Energy Damage
Resources:
Shirt Re-roll 1/1, Pearl of Power 1st 6/6, Four Leaf Clover 3/3, Force Missiles: 9/9,+1 Knowledge 1/1|Spells 1st 7/7, 2nd 6/6,3rd 4/4 4th 3/3
Igor moves to B4 to help out.
He looks around.
Perception:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31
He then sees if he recalls anything important from the materials in the room.
When she pulls the lever, she gets a big surprise. Evidently she failed to deactivate some sort of trap. Two darts come flying out at her. They both hit!
Dart vs Flat-footed:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Piercing damage:1d3 ⇒ 2 Dart vs Flat-footed:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 Piercing damage:1d3 ⇒ 1 Please make a Fortitude save vs. Poison This is a fast acting poison, so only Elris is in a position to be able to help Ela.
There are no other immediate threats evident. I would like to resolve the poison before going on.
Ela feals the poison attacking her nerves, making it hard to control her movement.
Dex damage:1d2 ⇒ 1
To speed this up, we will do multiple rolls. I will put the poison information in the spoiler. For each round, Elris can try to help you via Heal check, and you get to try a Fortitude save. You would still have your normal round if you have anything that might help you.
Poison information:
Each dart had one dose of Giant Wasp poison. Since you were hit with two doses, that increases the DC to overcome the poison and the duration.
Ela needs to make a DC20 Fortitude save.
If Elris can make a DC19 Heal Check, it would give Ela a +4 on her Fortitude save for that round.
Each failed save does d2 of Dex damage.
The poison will last for 8 more rounds.
Ela if you have a promotional reroll, I would suggest using it on a round that Elris manages the heal check.
I will allow you to roll the damage for each failed save.
My issue is not having any of the skills trained for the basic research, so not sure what to roll is why I haven't. If I can substitute anything else I will use Kreighton's Perusal.
"I too was hoping for a trove of treasure or relics! I can handle those better than a book but let us see if this trick from Master Shaine works." Elris says, casting a spell to help him sort through the tomes.
Research skills are Linguistics, Knowledge (history), or text-based Craft or Profession check. Unless an area says other skills are allowed, other skills are used at a penalty.
Note that Craft is Int based and can be used untrained. There are also cards that can give bonuses to checks.
B10 results
Eli and Elris fail to find anything in 15 minutes of searching.
If you continue, you would automatically get a clue. Assuming just the two of you, it would take 8 minutes. Also, might want to look at the map. It got updated.
alternate portrait | Female Half-Orc Paladin (Holy Tactician) 2 / Skald (Dragon Skald) 1 | HP:24*/24* | AC:21*/11*/20* | CMD:17*/16* (+1 vs grapple) | Saves: F8*/R3/W7* (+2 vs fear effects; additional +2 to 1st fear save/day) | Init:1 | Senses: Darkvision, Perception:5 | Sense Motive:4 | Speed in Armor: 20' | Raging Songs 5/5 | Lvl.1 Spells 2/2 | Messenger bag reroll 1/1 | Faction Pin 1/1 | Active Conditions: None
After searching the recital room Grelthe will suggest we check in with the other part of the group, she also suggests 2 groups of 3 might search more effectively? (and on the same time schedule)
Two groups of three would avoid many of the weird situations with time keeping, yes. That said, I am willing to keep the two groups on different time schedules if that is what is wanted. I will not force a synchronization on either group, but please do not split into three groups!
Female Elf Spellslinger 3 | HP 14/14 | AC 13 T 13 FF 10 | CMB-1 CMD 12 | F+0 R+4 W+3 | Init+5 | Low-light Vision; Perc+3 SM+1 | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st-burning hands, ear-piercing scream, shield, snowball; 2nd-scorching ray (2) | Active conditions: none
I'm game for a synchronization. But i think we're going to continue a short time for the auto-clue in B10. Available to sync in 8m :)
Frustrated with their progress so far, Ela frowns and shoves aside her current pile of books to start fresh with a different pile.
After that...
Having already been waylaid by secret darts, she has a sneaking suspicion that there must be more hidden compartments in this room, and takes one last look.
Perception, secret doors that don't hurt:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 But probably not...
alternate portrait | Female Half-Orc Paladin (Holy Tactician) 2 / Skald (Dragon Skald) 1 | HP:24*/24* | AC:21*/11*/20* | CMD:17*/16* (+1 vs grapple) | Saves: F8*/R3/W7* (+2 vs fear effects; additional +2 to 1st fear save/day) | Init:1 | Senses: Darkvision, Perception:5 | Sense Motive:4 | Speed in Armor: 20' | Raging Songs 5/5 | Lvl.1 Spells 2/2 | Messenger bag reroll 1/1 | Faction Pin 1/1 | Active Conditions: None
Since Ela & Elris are still busy searching when we come check on them, Grelthe will suggest searching one more room (with Iacopo, Igor & Toral) while they wait. (Took us 8 min to search B4, they are taking 23 mins to search B10, gives us 15 mins to catch up? Yes?)
If you take 15 minutes that would synchronize the groups, yes. Two people to a room takes 15 minutes on small or medium rooms When it makes for less timekeeping, I don’t mind three groups.
Male N Dwarf from Qadira - usually talking business or about the past | Flame Spirit Shaman (Speaker for the Past) 9 | HP 98/98 + 12/12 Temp HP | Resistance Fire 10 | Now: AC25 / AC 27 vs evil, Normal: AC 22 T 10 FF 22 | CMB +4, CMD 14 | F: +11, R: +6, W: +17 | Init: +0 | Perc: +20, SM: +19, Dipl.: +24 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 | Knowledge 8/8 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active condition: heroism, barkskin, magic vs evil, heightened awareness
I am open to whichever room you choose.
Toral then moves with you to continue the research.
“Let us continue with the next room!“
Toral now looks into the search from a merchant’s angle!
Male N Dwarf from Qadira - usually talking business or about the past | Flame Spirit Shaman (Speaker for the Past) 9 | HP 98/98 + 12/12 Temp HP | Resistance Fire 10 | Now: AC25 / AC 27 vs evil, Normal: AC 22 T 10 FF 22 | CMB +4, CMD 14 | F: +11, R: +6, W: +17 | Init: +0 | Perc: +20, SM: +19, Dipl.: +24 | Reroll 1/1 | Chaldira trait reroll 1/1 | Knowledge 8/8 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 20ft | Active condition: heroism, barkskin, magic vs evil, heightened awareness
Perception check:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
I thought we make teams of two and scan small / medium rooms so we each need 15 minutes? Can we assume Toral and Grelthe go to B3. Iocopo and Igor go to B8? Be careful to keep everything as it is in B8 (see the hint with the page markers). :-)
alternate portrait | Female Half-Orc Paladin (Holy Tactician) 2 / Skald (Dragon Skald) 1 | HP:24*/24* | AC:21*/11*/20* | CMD:17*/16* (+1 vs grapple) | Saves: F8*/R3/W7* (+2 vs fear effects; additional +2 to 1st fear save/day) | Init:1 | Senses: Darkvision, Perception:5 | Sense Motive:4 | Speed in Armor: 20' | Raging Songs 5/5 | Lvl.1 Spells 2/2 | Messenger bag reroll 1/1 | Faction Pin 1/1 | Active Conditions: None
I'm ok with that! Good tip on B8, be especially careful.
Meanwhile, in the classroom (B3)...
perception:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2
Since the only information that was passed along about the Lion Blades was their association with Taldor, the hallway said "Our Monarch's virtues are our own", and based on her Royal Highness' interest, Grelthe is going to look for any connection to nobility in the area.
Kn.Nobility:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Female Elf Spellslinger 3 | HP 14/14 | AC 13 T 13 FF 10 | CMB-1 CMD 12 | F+0 R+4 W+3 | Init+5 | Low-light Vision; Perc+3 SM+1 | Speed 30ft | Spells: 1st-burning hands, ear-piercing scream, shield, snowball; 2nd-scorching ray (2) | Active conditions: none
Right, the vials. Those traps really get your attention :)
Ela pulls the vials from the desk and hands them to Elris.
Can you figure out what these are?again, no detect magic :( I'm guessing only the caster of DM can make arcana/spellcraft checks, and not relay senses from the spell?
again, no detect magic :( I'm guessing only the caster of DM can make arcana/spellcraft checks, and not relay senses from the spell?
Yes, that is how I understand it. Since these are potions, Perception (at a higher DC) can also be used for Identification.
There are magic items that can Detect Magic. When my Spellslinger has the cash, she plans to buy one. You still suffer the penalties to spell craft for opposition schools.
"Well, I can try...maybe a little taste and smell. Who knows it might be one I have had before!" Elris says with a hearty chuckle as he pops the topper off each for a deep sniff.
Male N Half-Elf Wizard 7|Buffs: | HP 62/62 | AC 11 Incorp T 11 T 11 FF 10 | CMB +3 CMD 14| F +6 R +4 W +6,+2 vs Enchantment/Cold,+1 vs Fear/Confusion| INIT +8| PER +23 Low Light Vision SM+2|Speed 30'|Resist 10 Negative Energy Damage
Resources:
Shirt Re-roll 1/1, Pearl of Power 1st 6/6, Four Leaf Clover 3/3, Force Missiles: 9/9,+1 Knowledge 1/1|Spells 1st 7/7, 2nd 6/6,3rd 4/4 4th 3/3
Igor heads over to room B10 to help with the identification of the potions.
(His take 10 on Spellcraft is 23 which should be more than enough for any poiton).
"I sure am glad you showed up Igor. This is an Elixir of Vision...our mission is righteous so I don't think the gods will mind us making use of it. There other one, well I couldn't tell." he says gladly handing them over.
The Elixir of Vision looks like it should prove useful finding a clue! I have the lowest Caster Level here so someone else should use it, and maybe that has a re-roll.
alternate portrait | Female Half-Orc Paladin (Holy Tactician) 2 / Skald (Dragon Skald) 1 | HP:24*/24* | AC:21*/11*/20* | CMD:17*/16* (+1 vs grapple) | Saves: F8*/R3/W7* (+2 vs fear effects; additional +2 to 1st fear save/day) | Init:1 | Senses: Darkvision, Perception:5 | Sense Motive:4 | Speed in Armor: 20' | Raging Songs 5/5 | Lvl.1 Spells 2/2 | Messenger bag reroll 1/1 | Faction Pin 1/1 | Active Conditions: None
Toral Kargar wrote:
I thought we make teams of two and scan small / medium rooms so we each need 15 minutes? Can we assume Toral and Grelthe go to B3. Iocopo and Igor go to B8? Be careful to keep everything as it is in B8 (see the hint with the page markers). :-)
Igor (and Iocopo) if you agree with the above plan to get us back on the same schedule, please make a perception and research check for B8? We made this plan to get us all back on the same timing, so it only works if everyone participates.
Grelthe is busy searching B3 with Toral, otherwise she would be looking VERY DISAPPROVINGLY AT YOU ALL tasting potions that don't belong to you right now.
Male N Half-Elf Wizard 7|Buffs: | HP 62/62 | AC 11 Incorp T 11 T 11 FF 10 | CMB +3 CMD 14| F +6 R +4 W +6,+2 vs Enchantment/Cold,+1 vs Fear/Confusion| INIT +8| PER +23 Low Light Vision SM+2|Speed 30'|Resist 10 Negative Energy Damage
Resources:
Shirt Re-roll 1/1, Pearl of Power 1st 6/6, Four Leaf Clover 3/3, Force Missiles: 9/9,+1 Knowledge 1/1|Spells 1st 7/7, 2nd 6/6,3rd 4/4 4th 3/3
Igor imagines the disapproval of the Paladin from another room. Some mention of people not able to follow orders and rules and such. He shrugs his shoulders after identifying the potions and returns to room B8.
alternate portrait | Female Half-Orc Paladin (Holy Tactician) 2 / Skald (Dragon Skald) 1 | HP:24*/24* | AC:21*/11*/20* | CMD:17*/16* (+1 vs grapple) | Saves: F8*/R3/W7* (+2 vs fear effects; additional +2 to 1st fear save/day) | Init:1 | Senses: Darkvision, Perception:5 | Sense Motive:4 | Speed in Armor: 20' | Raging Songs 5/5 | Lvl.1 Spells 2/2 | Messenger bag reroll 1/1 | Faction Pin 1/1 | Active Conditions: None
Guys, also don't forget we still have lots of bonuses from the clues we already found that we can spend, but I'm pretty sure that has to be done BEFORE we roll? GM is that right? Or just before the roll 2x one? So do we want to give Iocopo one of the 5 bonuses for research rolls we have left?
The bonus to roll ones are generally before you roll. If they allow themselves to be done after the roll they specify that. You can use more than one card in a single room.
alternate portrait | Female Half-Orc Paladin (Holy Tactician) 2 / Skald (Dragon Skald) 1 | HP:24*/24* | AC:21*/11*/20* | CMD:17*/16* (+1 vs grapple) | Saves: F8*/R3/W7* (+2 vs fear effects; additional +2 to 1st fear save/day) | Init:1 | Senses: Darkvision, Perception:5 | Sense Motive:4 | Speed in Armor: 20' | Raging Songs 5/5 | Lvl.1 Spells 2/2 | Messenger bag reroll 1/1 | Faction Pin 1/1 | Active Conditions: None
Firstly I want to say I find it VERY odd to have a player roll for another player, but since no one else will and I want to move on... (Also not going to use a clue for Iopoco because no one else chipped in on the subject)
Botting for Iocopo:
I assume he will listen to Toral's advice and be very careful in this room (B8) to keep all the active research bookmarks and such where he found them ;)
