Tapestrys Toil (Inactive)

Game Master Pete H.

Vanish is a sadly APG.

"I would agree on a silent approach if at all possible. Perhaps we can take Albis' beasts by surprise?"

Turning to Niza, he inquires "Did Albis happen to say if the gray ones seemed to be watching the stairs?"

"I would gladly take point, if that's fine with you all." he adds.

Eying the stares as he considers the situation, he winks at Dimple. "Heck! If you'd like, I'll hustle up them and cover your silent approach if you'd like. I mean, I've heard Ms Dimple's singsong speaches a few times now...perhaps I could even talk them into an accord before you made it up."

Niza raises her brow at Dimple, "Who is Mr. Shadowpants?"

Turning towards the Summoner she smiles, "Of course, can't you with Danny Boy?"

Niza is going towards Arcane Trickster and probably should have only gone 3 wizard instead of 5 as well, but 5 wizard gives her beast shape and as a 'turn yourself into something else to do things' focused PC, that made a lot more sense. The side benefit is that Albis is also a lot stronger and useful at 5.

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Then she turns to the OTHER half-elf, "Oh, you don't think I can lead? I see. I wonder what Dimple sees in you anyway."

Albis coos a few sounds to her, "My friend says he can't get any closer as the sentries appeared to be keeping a close eye on the entire platform and at least the top of the stairs. They had crossbows and he didn't feel like becoming a pin cushion." She looks up at the stairs, "I'll probably shift into bird form for this battle, but that means no enlarge person or other spells after that point. Do we want to go with the 'send Liet-Gar in as a distraction and target' tactic as he suggested and if so does he want to be really big for it?"

Note: the GM added a little info behind the scenes for me to share.

Just to add a tiny bit of mechanical detail. The top 20 ft of the steps are partially visible to the sentries but still provide cover. So if you are sneaky enough you can still stealth up through that section. But once on the platform itself there is not enough cover to allow for stealth.

If considering avoiding the stairs, climbing up the walls or mountain would be treated as "a rough surface, such as a natural rock wall or a brick wall." And that also won't guarantee you won't be seen once you get to the top.

Dimple pulls out a wand, "How about a distraction?"

Wand of Silent Image. What if a mysterious fog rolled in? They would have to 'interact' with the fog to get a saving throw, something hard to do from so far away. You would all know it's an illusion, so would have a bonus to disbelieve the fog. Or, I could bring the rogue eidolon flying in from the west to draw their fire. Thoughts?

well perhaps arriving first would not be the best plan Arboreal nods at Kasvot but I can summon some actual mist to cover our entrance. However that works both ways unless you have a form of tremor or blind sense. I think glitter dust will not catch them all

Also there has been some severe bad mouthing of pathfinders round these parts. I f we want these grey dwarves to talk to us maybe we should put wayfinders away and wear the snake badges? There does seem to be an attack Pathfinders on sight thing going on

Alright, without a concrete plan developed I'll just use the SOP. This should still allow the use of illusions or mist if/when discovered.

Everyone moves quietly up the steps, Niza and Liet-Gar side by side. One of them a lot quieter than the other. Getting to the top section they can see the four grey-dwarf sentries on the balcony standing guard.

Fortunately, they don't seem to notice as the two in front slowly sneak up the last twenty feet. In fact, they don't even notice as the rest of the group makes it up the stairs.

Initiative
Arboreal & DB: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Liet-Gar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Kasvot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Dimple: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Niza & Albis: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Enemy RB: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Enemy YG: 1d20 ⇒ 5

Surprise Round!
Dimple
Red and Blue
Arboreal and DB
Kasvot
Liet-Gar
Niza & Albis
Yellow and Green

Bold may act!

Remember, this is a surprise round so you all are limited in actions. Everyone was able to sneak to exactly five feet off the platform.

Dimple taps LGZ on the small of his back as she whispers, "Desna be with you."

Bit of Luck - You can touch a willing creature as a standard action, giving it a bit of luck. For the next round, any time the target rolls a d20, he may roll twice and take the more favorable result.

First of four uses. Three uses remain.

As i have no way of knowing which pair act first1d2 ⇒ 2

Yeah too far apart. Hello Shinies Casts glitterdust on green and yellow

Technically a ten foot radius containing green and yellow DC16 will save or be blinded can make a fresh save at the end of each round until not blinded or the spell ends 5 round duration due to magical knack

With a poof of feathers, suddenly Niza has shifted into a large bird of prey. She peeks over the edge of the step, ready to fly into action.

Cast Beast Shape I to gain Eagle Form. Header updated with current stats.

Albis takes flight and falls back.

Kasvot remains just below the edge, slipping in a quick casting of haste to aid his allies.

LGZ is having some overwhelming RL stuff, I'll bot him (smartly and sorta based on his last post) to keep us moving along.

Liet-Gar adopts a defensive stance and steps up onto the platform, "Friends of Stone and Iron, we come in peace."

He looks back at Dimple with a small smile. It looks like his diplomacy course at the local Community College is paying off!

Total D, 5-ft step

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16 (This one!)
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

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Two of the grey dwarfs try to resist the blast of glittery color.

Green Will DC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Yellow Will DC 16: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

And while both are quite shiny they definitely see most of the group now!

Round 1 (Haste 6 rds remain)
Dimple
Red and Blue
Arboreal and DB
Kasvot
Liet-Gar (Total D, AC 25-ish)
Niza & Albis
Yellow and Green

Bold may act!

If wondering about the bot being weird that he would try diplomacy after the enemies are clearly already being attacked by the group, just note that the diplomacy was mostly for flavor. The main purpose was to go Total D and make himself a target to see what the enemies do.

If Trained, you may roll Knowledge “Local” to ID the enemies. With a success on your roll I will ID the creature. This ID will include basic type/subtype and one tidbit of knowledge. I will dole out the tidbits starting with signature special abilities and then working to more mechanical things like DR and other resistances. Multiple rolls from multiple players, assuming they both beat the DC, will grant additional information and not duplicate tidbits.

Yeah, no worries. I am guessing that Diplo would not work on these guys.

Local: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

"Oh pish and posh! That's never going to be enough." Dimple pulls out her wand and then cheers on the team. "If it were done, best it were done quickly."

Inspire Courage. +2 to all the things! Round Two of 21. Nineteen rounds remain.

Dimple inspires all of the things! Well, at least the combat and charming fear things.

The two enemies don't quite know what to do. Firstly, they got blasted by glitter. Then this dude just spoke to them in common. Fortunately they know common. It is the language of the surface world... and their enemies. They both step to the side, draw heavy crossbows and fire at Liet-Gar.

Red vs. LGZ - Dazzled: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 1 = 12
Blue vs. LGZ - Dazzled: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 1 = 21

But even with excellent aim on one of the shots, Liet-Gar deflects the bolt with his gauntlet.

Dimple easily identifies these creatures as Duergar, often known to be Lawful Evil, they are Medium Humanoids (Dwarf). The have a weakness to bright light, which is obviously affecting them right now. They are quite strong vs spells (+2 on saves vs. spells). They are immune to Paralysis, Phantasms and Poison. And lastly they have two self only spell-like abilities, Enlarge Person and Invisibility.

Round 1 (Haste 6 rds remain, IC is up)
Dimple
Red and Blue
Arboreal and DB
Kasvot
Liet-Gar (Total D, AC 25-ish)
Niza & Albis
Yellow and Green

Bold may act!

There is nothing else to be learned. Nice roll Dimple!

Nice super cut of the WW deflections.

With a screech of anger Nizeagle takes to the air, flying up and biting at one of the Duergar that shot at her ally.

Haste Fly 60ft, Bite Red

Bite + IC + Haste: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 25 for Magic/BPS + IC: 1d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

Arboreal casts magic fang and danny boy chases after Nizeagle to deliver the spell

+1 enhancement bonus to attack and damage with the beak

That’s a great thought Arboreal, but it won’t stack with her +1 Amulet of Mighty Fists. Want to do something else?

will cast magic stone instead and move onto the platform instead hoping lgz will get in close

Kasvot, still remaining on the steps, conjures a flaming sphere in to existence on top of one of the duergar on the higher platform. He then steps up onto the platform and swiftly moves over to the steps on the side that he's attempting to clear.

"Well...you were given a choice." announces LGZ with a sigh. Glancing over his shoulder, he whispers "Be careful and watch yourself. I'll try to keep them off you."

The Half-elf surges forward and up the stairs, drawing his blade as he goes.

Double Move

AC 20 w/Haste currently

Arboreal casts a spell, enhancing several stones in his pouch. He moves up and (I'm assuming) draws his sling.

Kasvot slips up the other side, summoning an orb of fire to incinerate one of the deurgar! It screams as the flame burns flesh!

Reflex + vs. Spell: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Liet-Gar rushes up the stairs to the west, brandishing his polearm dangerously towards the enemy there.

Nizeagle flies up and rips a chunk of flesh from the deurgar he is threatening, easily connecting with her attack. It shies back from the angry bird.

The other two dwarf relatives step away from their spots, draw crossbows and fire at Kasvot as he approaches from their side.

Yellow vs. Kasvot - Dazzled: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 - 1 = 3
Green vs. Kasvot - Dazzled: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 - 1 = 10

Neither attack comes close though. It's almost as though their tactics are stupid. Maybe the sun is addling their brains.

But the sun isn't addling anyone's brain when one of the medium sized metal statues immediately next to Arboreal comes to life and slams metal appendages down at him!

Statue Slam vs. Arboreal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 for Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Statue Slam vs. Arboreal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

One heavy metal arm cracks the half-elf upside the head. He sees stars!

Round 2 (Haste 5 rds remain, IC is up)
Dimple
Red (-6 HP) and Blue
Arboreal (-8 HP) and DB
Kasvot
Liet-Gar
Niza & Albis
Yellow (-10 HP) and Green
Iron Statue!

Bold may act!

If Trained, you may roll Knowledge “Arcana” related to the statue attacking Arboreal. With a success on your roll I will ID the creature. This ID will include basic type/subtype and one tidbit of knowledge. I will dole out the tidbits starting with signature special abilities and then working to more mechanical things like DR and other resistances. Multiple rolls from multiple players, assuming they both beat the DC, will grant additional information and not duplicate tidbits.

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

With magically enhanced speed, the gnome trots forward and flings some oil at one of the dwarves.

Casting Grease DC 15

Current AC 20 (Haste)

Kasvot easily identifies the 'thing' as an Animated Object (Iron Statue). These Neutral Medium sized constructs are known for a couple important things, firstly the all have some form of hardness (this one has 10). Secondly, they are immune to a bunch of things.

*Immunity to all mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, morale effects, patterns, and phantasms).
*Immunity to bleed, disease, death effects, necromancy effects, paralysis, poison, sleep effects, and stunning.
*Not subject to ability damage, ability drain, fatigue, exhaustion, energy drain, or nonlethal damage.
*Immunity to any effect that requires a Fortitude save (unless the effect also works on objects, or is harmless).

No additional info available other than the obvious, it can hit things.
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The charismatic gnome moves up and slickens the ground, trying to throw a Duergar off their balance.

Reflex + vs. Spell: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

It is not super effective. The two on the other side chatter together coming up with some sort of plan.

The one that spoke steps inside LGZ's guard, drops their crossbow, pulls out a nasty axe and slashes at Niza!

Red vs. Niza: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 for Slashing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

They connect, slashing hard across the bird's chest. Their buddy steps back from the edge and begins huffing and puffing. His chest begins to... inflate?

Spellcraft to ID what they are casting as a full round action.

Round 2 (Haste 5 rds remain, IC is up)
Dimple
Red (-6 HP) and Blue
Arboreal (-8 HP) and DB
Kasvot
Liet-Gar
Niza (-8 HP) & Albis
Yellow (-10 HP) and Green
Iron Statue!

Bold may act!

Hopping back from the dueregar, LGZ thrusts forward twice in rapid succession. "You ok Niza?"

+1 Adamantine Ranseur, Haste, IC: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 24 for Piercing: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 + 2 = 9 x3 crit

+1 Adamantine Ranseur, Haste, IC: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 23 for Piercing: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 + 2 = 10 x3 crit

AC 20

It slices, it dices, it juliennes! It's Liet-Gar with a polearm. The Duergar in front of him doesn't stand a chance, cut down in the prime of their lives (or maybe the twilight? It's hard to tell age with this race).

Round 2 (Haste 5 rds remain, IC is up)
Dimple
Red (Down)
Blue (Casting)
Liet-Gar
Arboreal (-8 HP) and DB
Kasvot
Niza (-8 HP) & Albis
Yellow (-10 HP) and Green
Iron Statue!

Bold may act!

Arboreal steps away from the strange statue and flings two magic stones at the dwarf caster

thrown stone: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 = 23
thrown stone damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
thrown stone: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 2 = 11
thrown stone damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Theres a statue here want to know how hard your ranseur is

know arcana: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
spellcraft: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

Sadly no sling listed in my gear a failing I will fix soon

Niza craws an answer to Liet-Gar. It could be a yes. It could be a no. It could be 'I SHALL BATHE IN THE BLOOD OF MY ENEMIES!'

Launching into the air and taking a wide high banking route, she comes back in behind the next Duergar, biting at his face to interupt the spellcasting.

Bite + IC + High Ground + Haste: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 28 for Magic/BPS + IC: 1d4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

Kasvot moves the flaming sphere back on top of the duergar, then fires off a series of magic missiles.

Arboreal steps away from the statue and whips a stone at the caster, thunking him hard on the head.

Concentration DC 19: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18

Surprisingly enough, the spell barely fails! It's almost as though they should have been casting this FIRST instead of waiting till the middle of the fight. Hmm... addled brains indeed.

Niza rips a chunk out as well, cawing in glee at her attack!

On the other side of the platform, Kasvot is waging his one-orc war against a Duergar. He rolls his flame back upon the creature, who tries to dodge!

Reflex + vs. Spells: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

But the difficult footing under him makes that tough and sizzling dark dwarf flesh fills everyone's nostrils. Yum.

Kasvot blasts the still standing dwarf with some more magic and he collapses like a sack of meat.

Pre-cooked meal? Eh? Eh?

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His buddy doesn't even notice, turning instead to step in next to Niza, drop his crossbow, pull out an axe and hack up at the floating bird. She seems easy to hit and this strike draws some blood! (I missed it last time, but you need to make a DC 10 Fly check or drop down to the ground)

Green vs. Niza: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 for Slashing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The construct steps in and slams at Arboreal again!

Statue Slam vs. Arboreal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 for Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Statue Slam vs. Arboreal: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 for Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

The summoner is looking like a piece of tenderized chopped steak.

Round 3 (Haste 4 rds remain, IC is up)
Dimple
Red (Down)
Blue (-15 HP)
Liet-Gar
Arboreal (-23 HP) and DB
Kasvot
Niza (-5 HP, Temp Gone) & Albis
Yellow (Down)
Green
Iron Statue!

Bold may act!

+6 Fly skill, +2 for being small, +1 for bonus dex from spell equals +9 modifier. Can't fail a DC 10 Fly check in normal wind conditions. :D

OW Stop hitting OW

Dimple moves toward the center of the platform and calls on Desna for support.

Casting Bless. Everyone is in range.

DIMPLE BUFFS: +3 to hit, +2 to damage, +2 to saves vs Charm/Fear

Round Four of Twenty One. Seventeen rounds remain.

Dimple holds a beautifully crafted prism high so that it catches the light and a rainbow of colors flash all over the area. The group's focus intensifies with the blessing of a goddess.

One of the two remaining Duergar hacks up at Niza, then steps to the side to reduce the risk of being flanked.

Blue vs. Niza: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Finally they miss the angry bird!

Round 3 (Haste 4 rds remain, IC is up, Bless is up)
Dimple
Red (Down)
Blue (-15 HP)
Liet-Gar
Arboreal (-23 HP) and DB
Kasvot
Niza (-5 HP, Temp Gone) & Albis
Yellow (Down)
Green
Iron Statue!

Bold may act!

Rushing past Niza, LGZ stabs at the wounded foe before spinning around on the far side. Pointing his blade at the second, he smiles. "You ready to quit? Seems there's a statue that needs my attention as well."

+1 Adamantine Ranseur, IC, Bless, Haste: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 22 for Piercing: 2d4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 + 2 = 9 x3 crit

I provoke vs Green -- AC 24 vs Green

Using Spring Attack vs Blue

LGZ darts forward, using his momentum to push his strike past the guard of the demon dwarf, right into his chest. He pushes right through the ribs and then continues along, leaving the collapsed body of his victim on the ground.

The other one slashes at him, finally speaking in common, "You'll pay fer dat!"

AoO: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

But sadly the half-elf did not pay for that. He did not pay at all.

Round 3 (Haste 4 rds remain, IC is up, Bless is up)
Dimple
Red (Down)
Blue (Down)
Liet-Gar
Arboreal (-23 HP) and DB
Kasvot
Niza (-5 HP, Temp Gone) & Albis
Yellow (Down)
Green
Iron Statue!

Bold may act!

Follow me if you dare Arboreal ducks away fro the statue and head towards the half elf with the adamantine weapon

Withdraw And move to the tank (Path was move just past Dimple then hang a right)

Nizeagle smiles as much as a bird can, drops to the ground and goes for the throat with a vicious set of attacks!

5-ft or free or whatever to drop into flanking for a Full Attack on Green.

Bite + Flank + IC + Bless: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 28 for Magic/BPS + S.A. + IC: 1d4 + 3 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (6) + 2 = 13

Talon 1 + Flank + IC + Bless: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 17 for Magic/Slashing + S.A. + IC: 1d4 + 3 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (1) + 2 = 7

Talon 2 + Flank + IC + Bless: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 24 for Magic/Slashing + S.A. + IC: 1d4 + 3 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (6) + 2 = 13

Hasted Bite + Flank + IC + Bless: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 24 for Magic/BPS + S.A. + IC: 1d4 + 3 + 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (2) + 2 = 9

Arboreal very wisely runs away. That construct is beating him like a watermelon at a Gallagher show.

Niza shows the world why evolution created claws and beaks. They do quite a wonderful job at destroying other creatures. Her first three strikes were enough to drop the Duergar, but the last one was just for fun. It is a bloody mess in front of her.

Round 3 (Haste 4 rds remain, IC is up, Bless is up)
Dimple
Red (Down)
Blue (Down)
Liet-Gar
Arboreal (-23 HP) and DB
Niza (-5 HP, Temp Gone) & Albis
Kasvot
Yellow (Down)
Green (Down)
Iron Statue!

Bold may act!

Kasvot begins moving the flaming sphere towards the animated statue--wondering all the while if it would even have an effect--and he continues his movement up the stairs to gather with the other Pathfinders.

I told Liet-Gar it was a 10 ft drop in a PM so I'll stick with that. The scenario doesn't list it so... 10 ft it is! I adjusted the flaming sphere to be 10 feet farther. It probably can't hurt the 10 hardness iron statue though. But we'll see what happens!

The rumbling thing takes a step towards Dimple and then... creaks to a stop? Dimple is allowed the time to flee if she wishes.

A few moments pass, only the blood dripping off Niza's claws and beak break the silence.

Then about sixty feet above the platform a small creature materializes with their hands up, "Woah Woah there, I surrender and stuff. I ain't gonna fight you. So, you all hate Duergar, eh?"

Rounds 4 and 5 (Haste 4 then 3 rds remain, IC is up?, Bless is up)
Dimple
Liet-Gar
Arboreal (-23 HP) and DB
Niza (-5 HP, Temp Gone) & Albis
Kasvot
Iron Statue?
New Critter?

Bold may act! You have a full round of actions after the Iron Statue stopped moving if you wish to use them. Then you have any reactions to the reveal of this little critter. The critter image is on the map now. He is flying 60 feet up in the air.

If Trained, you may roll Knowledge “Planes”. With a success on your roll I will ID the creature. This ID will include basic type/subtype and one tidbit of knowledge. I will dole out the tidbits starting with signature special abilities and then working to more mechanical things like DR and other resistances. Multiple rolls from multiple players, assuming they both beat the DC, will grant additional information and not duplicate tidbits.

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 +2 if concerning demons

"Yeah, they're not a popular group on Golarion, and that's where we're from. Sorry; we carry our prejudices with us." Kasvot tries to get a read on this new creature. "And where are you from, exactly?"

know planes: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 Arboreal continues to eye the statue nervously and stays close to LGZ

Kasvot seems to recognize this creature as a Spirit Oni, a LE Outsider. They are rarely known to fight on their own, instead having the ability to animate specific constructs created for them to fight instead.

Arboreal thinks it's probably a bird.

"Oh I'm from here. Always have been. Had a nice special spot in the mountain that those bastards destroyed before pressing me into their service. I figure... maybe someone tough enough like you all could come along and we could help each other out?"

We can drop out of initiative if you all wish to do so.

Planes: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Dimple watches Aboreal sprint up the stairs. The bard watches the object of her affection battle a little longer before her eyes notice movement to the side. She then realizes she is the only one on the downstairs platform. "Oh Pish!" Without wasting another moment, Dimple races to catch up to the druid.

Once out of danger, Dimple notices the floating whatsamagig. She points at it, "Hey look, its a..."

"I don't specifically hate any creature." replies LGZ "However, they attacked us. We simply defended ourselves..."

"You mentioned 'help each other'...what is it you want? How could you help us?"

"...and what would you be wanting us to do?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

"However, they attacked us."

Dimple blurts out, "No they didn't!" She points at Aboreal, "He sparkled them first, then they defended themselves, and then we...and they...and now they're all...well...um...yeah." Dimple takes little solace in the fact that they were probably evil. Killing dead stuff 'n monster-y things is okay, but why do we hafta kill things that can talk?

It is clear that after all this time, Dimple still struggles with the violence that seems to come part and parcel with being an explorer in the employ of The Pathfinder Society.

Dimple recognizes the Oni as well. She recalls that it has a number of spell-like abilities, most importantly is the ability to use Invisibility at will. It also has a poisoned horn attack (Charisma harming!) it can use as well as fast healing.

It does a bit of a flying bow as the group doesn't seem that intent on harming it right now.

"I am Tanbaru by the way and am at your service if you agree to help me. It's a simple request, you can help me wipe the smug look off the boss of those Duergar and I can help you navigate through their complex to find him. If you did not know, there are a LOT of those buggers in there and they regularly patrol around. And in case you are of the legalistic nature, when I say 'wipe the smug look of his face' I mean kill him."