”Tavon” | male CN human hydrokineticist 2 | HP 25/25 nonlethal damage: 0 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | CMB –1 CMD 12 | F +9 R +7 W +2 | Init +3 | Perc +5 SM +1 | Speed 30ft | burn 8/8 | Active Conditions: None
Both Tavon and Grelthe suggest heading to an unexplored room nearby. Grelthe leads the way and opens the door. The smooth floor and ceiling of this circular room have been polished to a glossy shine, and the curving walls appear to be made of a faintly silver reflective material as smooth and flawless as glass.
If you move in and approach within 1 foot of the walls:
The hair on your body stands on end.
[spoiler=If you approach within 1 inch of the walls]
You feel a tingling sensation in the limbs or body.
If you touch the wall:
Touching the walls, you feel a deep, thrumming vibration beneath the cold, glassy surface
Does anyone go in? If so, how long do you stay in here?
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
Grelthe is kinda dumb so she will absolutely go in and move her hand towards the wall to poke it - but the strange vibrations gives her the heebie jeebies and she doesn't at the last moment. Once Andros touches it and appears to be fine though - she will try again to experience what he is talking about. She wouldn't stay very long though, (maybe less than a minute) if the room appears to be empty and she can't figure out the weirdness. (Unless it's a pleasant good-vibes tingling - I'm just assuming ominous tingling)
Rachel joins in as well. Once all the Pathfinders are in, after about 30 seconds, the deep vibration in the walls rises in a crescendo until an audible hum fills the entire room. At the same time, the curving walls seem to move, rotating faster and faster around the circumference of the room. After 6 seconds, the hum dies down and the walls stop spinning, with no apparent aftereffect.
Everything seems... normal? But something does feel a bit off. Exiting the room, the Pathfinders realize that they aren't in the room they entered, but in the room right across from it they entered the north room but exited the south room.
DC 15 Perception check:
You realize something has changed about yourself. Perhaps you were always right handed, but now you feel as though your left hand is dominant. A sword worn on your right hip is now on the left. You even feel your heart beat on the right side of your body instead of the left. Seems that your whole body has been mirrored!
”Tavon” | male CN human hydrokineticist 2 | HP 25/25 nonlethal damage: 0 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | CMB –1 CMD 12 | F +9 R +7 W +2 | Init +3 | Perc +5 SM +1 | Speed 30ft | burn 8/8 | Active Conditions: None
perception:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
"Guys I have a feeling that all around us and we also are mirrored. I will enter this room again. Maybe that way we can reverse effect.
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
perception:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6
Grelthe doesn't notice any difference, but she knows she isn't the most observant so will listen/believe to her companions, and follow Tavon to reverse it.
"Maybe there is some puzzle here that only works when everything is reversed? Otherwise what is the point? Why have the room at all? Very odd."
Tavon re-enters the room and feels the same sensation of hair standing all over his body and feeling a deep, thrumming vibration... but nothing more happens. Each of the other Pathfinders try as well... nothing! It seems as though you are stuck as a mirror image version of you (at least for now).
The Pathfinders continue down the hallway and come to a T-intersection. South is to a door which they can guess leads to the bridge over the large temple. Looking east, they can see a door at the end and another corridor heading south.
South over the bridge or east towards the door/corridor?
”Tavon” | male CN human hydrokineticist 2 | HP 25/25 nonlethal damage: 0 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | CMB –1 CMD 12 | F +9 R +7 W +2 | Init +3 | Perc +5 SM +1 | Speed 30ft | burn 8/8 | Active Conditions: None
Heading east, the Pathfinders find a chamber. The long chamber is decorated with large carvings of religious ceremonies and priests handing down judgments to the common people. Stone benches are lined up before a podium at the southern end of the room. A single door stands in the northeastern wall.
DC 15 Knowledge (religion):
The carvings on the wall are Pharasmin in nature, though the priests are shown wearing different vestments and accoutrements from those favored today.
And in this chamber, everyone sees a flying head with wings repeatedly bash it's head against the door. The Pathfinders approach and it seemingly doesn't notice... until Tavon trips over Roomba and both yelp out. The flying head turns, sees the Pathfinders, and flies in to attack.
Upon closer look, the flapping head has tattered bat rings, hanging on like a thread. It can barely hold its rotting head aloft but its teeth look extra sharp. Picture here
”Tavon” | male CN human hydrokineticist 2 | HP 25/25 nonlethal damage: 0 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | CMB –1 CMD 12 | F +9 R +7 W +2 | Init +3 | Perc +5 SM +1 | Speed 30ft | burn 8/8 | Active Conditions: None
Tavon moves closer and shoots his water.
water blast - B. and magic - Precise Shot:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 damage:1d6 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 5 = 7
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
Kn.Religion (wall carvings):1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 Kn.Religion (ID head):1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Grelthe recognizes several things in the room ahead - the carvings can wait but she immediately calls out whatever she remembers about the flying head as she moves in to attack with her morningstar.
Grelthe has heard of these creatures before. It looks like a vargouille, but zombified! It is a shadow of its former self though and probably doesn't have typical vargouille abilities. Instead, it seems to be unnaturally fast.
This 'flapping head' has an ability called quick strikes where it can slam more than once when taking a full round action.
Andros tosses a bolt of flame at this creature! Direct hit! Tavon joins in with a blast of water. Another hit. The superheated water seems to really affect this creature!
While it's still in a state of shock from the attack, Grelthe moves in and slams down her morningstar. It splashes under the weight of her weapon. Dead!
The door right next to Grelthe has a few dents in it from the flapping head ramming into it. The paladin tries the strong wooden door. Unlocked, but something seems to be barricading the other side.
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
Before busting the door down, Grelthe will try calling out to see if anyone is on the other side of the door. "Hello! The flying monster head is no longer a threat, we have killed it - it is safe for you to come out now." If after a moment, so one responds, then she will warn them "OK well we are going to finish breaking this door down - please stand back if you can."
STR check:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9yeah that isn't gonna work
She tries breaking down the door with her morningstar instead.
Morningstar 2-h power attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Grelthe flushes dark green at missing the inanimate door TWICE and takes more time to line up her shot the 2nd/3rd time as she starts humming to herself full-round action to line up a shot = automatic hit with a melee weapon Morningstar 2-h power attack damage:1d8 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14multiple times if necessary
As soon as Andros smashes down the door, the room goes dark. Only Grelthe, Roomba, and Aatish see a creature run towards you. It tries to slide underneath Grelthe between her legs, but hits her massive, tree trunk-like legs. It looks up at Grelthe, gulps, then tries to slide by Andros. But between the two Pathfinders, they block the entrance and it cannot sneak by.
DC 10 Sense Motive:
It does not look or seem hostile. Instead, it looks like it wants to escape.
Andros, Rachel, and Tavon cannot see in this darkness that is seems magical.
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
Sense Motive:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14
Grelthe changes to her extra-kind voice, puts her morningstar away and squats down (for those who can see her), patting the thing on the head "Hey there, it's okay, we won't hurt you. Will you bring the light back so my friends can see, please?" and hisses quietly to Andros "Andros, stay where you are." Diplomacy:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
”Tavon” | male CN human hydrokineticist 2 | HP 25/25 nonlethal damage: 0 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | CMB –1 CMD 12 | F +9 R +7 W +2 | Init +3 | Perc +5 SM +1 | Speed 30ft | burn 8/8 | Active Conditions: None
The creature, covered in black rags with only its white nose visible, doesn't seem to understand any of you. Seeing as it can't escape, it utters something in a language none of you understand then backs into a corner, holding its dagger high. It seems scared of you, but does not attack first.
Remember, Tavon, Andros, and Rachel cannot see in the dark. Light does not seem to work. If any of you three attack, it gains total concealment (50% miss chance. 51-100 hits). Aatish, Roomba, and Grelthe have darkvision and can see the creature normally
”Roomba” | Female LG android Swashbuckler 3 (Courser) | HP 31/31 | AC 21, T 16, FF 15 | CMD 19 | F +3 R +6 W +2; +4 on saves vs. mind-affecting effects, paralysis, poison, and stun effects; Immune: disease, sleep | Init +5 | Darkvision, Low-light vision, Perc +8 | Speed 35ft | Panache: 1/1 | Active Conditions: None.
"Recommendation: back away from the entrance slowly and put away your weapons," says Roomba, heading down to the south chamber with Rachel to give the creature ample space to escape.
”Tavon” | male CN human hydrokineticist 2 | HP 25/25 nonlethal damage: 0 | AC 17, T 13, FF 14 | CMB –1 CMD 12 | F +9 R +7 W +2 | Init +3 | Perc +5 SM +1 | Speed 30ft | burn 8/8 | Active Conditions: None
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
Grelthe will not injure it, and instructs her companions that it is frightened and not a threat, probably. She takes the turn to describe it to her blinded companions hoping that lets someone else identify it? while getting out a piece of ration, ripping it in half.
The creature looks cautiously at Grelthe and Tavon but sees no way out. It holds up his dagger in self defense and slowly makes it way to the door on the other side of the room, putting its other hand on the door knob.
Well, Grelthe and Tavon are blocking the doorway. It tried to Acrobatics thru them but failed. Unless Grelthe or Tavon move out of the way, it wont try again. If either Tavon or Grelthe move, then it will dash down the hallway.
Will let Grelthe decide if she wants to come in to grapple, then it'll likely use its reaction depending on what she does. It seems like it wants to run away, but can't with Grelthe/Andros in the doorway.
Not sure if you can grapple as an AOO. I believe you can only do a single melee attack, which grapple isn't. Will read up on the rules to make sure though.
