GM Euan's Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master Euan

Round 2, Init 10

Kast hacks away at the sped up twilight horror...

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 18 + 2 = 23 to hit; (GMW,Heroism)
1d10 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27 magic cold iron damage

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 2 = 15 to hit; (GMW,Heroism)
1d10 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20 magic cold iron damage

...but he is hasty and imperfect.

C'mon Kast. Be perfect.

Val scrunches up her face as she realizes that her plan to open up the nightwing’s defenses with a feint runs into a problem: she is currently invisible. You cannot trick someone’s eyes if their eyes cannot see you. In a snap, she decides to do something a bit irregular.

She aims a powerful stab at the big shadowy undead, dispelling the invisibility sphere.

Attack with Irreconcilable Differences (from invisible, heroism aura, power attack): 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 21 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 36
Damage (power attack): 1d6 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 8 = 22

And *then* feints so as to leave it vulnerable for the others’ blows.

Greater Feint (heroism aura): 1d20 + 26 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 26 + 2 = 41

See Kast and Val attack, Seamus knew this was the best opportunity he'd have at the thing. Stepping forwards besides Val he attacked repeatedly with the keen rapier and mithril long knife.

Stuff in effect (I think) (for my own remembrance) Magic Circle Against Evil, AC 30 5 ft step, Full attack w/flank: + 1 keen Rapier: twf/+ 1 giant bane mithril short sword: WF/twf (buckler)
rapier: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 18 + 1 = 21 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13 sneak: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 6, 1, 5) = 19
shortsword (buckler): 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 18 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 = 25 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11 sneak: 6d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 4, 5, 4, 4) = 24
rapier: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 17 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11 sneak: 6d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 4, 2, 5, 2) = 21
shortsword (buckler): 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 = 28 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13 sneak: 6d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 4, 5, 6, 3) = 26
Disoriented: The target takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls. In addition, the target takes an additional –2 penalty on all attack rolls it makes against the rogue. At 10th level and 16th level, the penalty on attack rolls made against the rogue increases by –2 (to a total maximum of –8).

Spellcraft+HR: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 22 + 2 = 33
"Well done pig! Keep that up!" Izomandakus exclaims while he sees the fighting spots are all taken "Careful there, the night beast has hastened herself!"

Keeping himself at the back, the boy raises his hand and missiles of force fly from the tips of his fingers to impact the night creature.
CL vs SR: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Magic missile damage: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 3, 4, 2) = 14

Pachemu keeps flying around and holding the rocket launcher for the fireworks to impact the Nightwing.
Star candle firework-improvised-distance+Aura of Heroism (touch): 1d20 + 8 - 4 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 4 - 1 + 2 = 16
fire damage: 1 = 1

Rastaf has no more charges left in his rod, but he did prepare 3 Searing Lights, and it was time for one more.
First, he swiftly extends the Heroism effect for yet another round, not only for his friends, but also himself. He cannot pause to pray, but he can guide his faith.
Then he takes aim, and holy bright light erupts from his hand.

For the Everlight!

SR: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26
ranged touch: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 2 = 16
Light: 10d8 ⇒ (6, 8, 7, 8, 2, 3, 3, 8, 5, 5) = 55

Valena stabs it learning about DR (15!) but feinting successfully, setting up Seamus who almost finishes it with a pair of thrusts in the giblets. Kast unfortunately avoids perfection as he swings at the darkness. Izomandakus fails to breach the SR, though Pachemu does manage to do one point of damage. Rastaf burns the beast of darkness one more time with the light - and ends it!

There’s an explosion of darkness which seems to rip through your eyes causing you all to blink! And then it’s gone. You open your eyes to the flickering torch certainly, but the deeper darkness is gone as well and your other light sources work normally.

Bite on Valena: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (1) + 23 = 24 damage: 4d10 + 18 + 4d6 ⇒ (8, 8, 5, 2) + 18 + (5, 4, 3, 1) = 54 (cold) and DC 23 Will or lose one active spell
images: 1d7 ⇒ 7

Hasted Bite on Valena: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (13) + 23 = 36 damage: 4d10 + 18 + 4d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 5, 9) + 18 + (5, 5, 6, 3) = 53 (cold) and DC 23 Will or lose one active spell
images: 1d7 ⇒ 6

Sigh, it would have been a nice round.

• We are out of initiative.

Valena - 20 (-23hp, 4 images)
Seamus - 18
Kast - 10
Izomandakus - 7 (6 images)
Rastaf - 4 (-49hp)
Koba - 3

Kast nods as the creature goes away, and checks on the closing of the portal.

How does it look? Does it need more positive vibes or what?

Blinking as the black undead bat implodes, Seamus smiles, "That went better than I expected." Sheathing his blades he picks up the polearm and tries to spin it, once again dropping it on the ground. Picking up the polearm a second time, he frowns, "This thing really isn't balanced for me, anyone else want to give it a try?"

As Kast inspects the room that previously held the portal, Seamus moves to the door pointing east and investigates it.

Taking 10 (38/44) on perception

Kast determine the portal is indeed closed, though its presence in this room for so long has left an unpleasant shadow on this place. So cold.

Seamus ignores all the little cubbies and nooks and crannies opened up now that the portal has gone, and moves to the next door - which is unlocked and untrapped.

Izomandakus whistles as the night beast implodes in front of the light of Sarenrae "Nice trick there. Seems the Dawnflower blessed us with a true channel of her sacred light"

Pachemu points forward as one last rocket comes out of the wooden container, the fireworks celebrating the end of the battle before the device turns off run out of powder.

The boy gives a clap to Rastaf in the the shoulder.

Then moves over the portal to check with Kast in what state it was left.
Spellcraft+HR: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 22 + 2 = 38

"Look in here, a couple plane shift scrolls, this might come handy to go back, that is... if any of us has a fork to another plane..." he looks curiously at the strange device next to the scrolls and shows it to the others "A Runeforge fork? Is that even possible?"

I summoned it. Not intentionally, but I had to fix my mistake. Fortunately, I had her light to banish that darkness.

He says a quick prayer of gratitude before channeling yet again, to heal Valena and himself.
Thank Paizo for the Extra Channel feat!

positivity: 7d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 1, 5, 5, 2) = 21

He then uses a wand to finish up Valena.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Then himself.
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Val graciously accepts the healing energy. ”Great work there with the nightwing.” She mentions the name again as subtle reminder that she actually knew what it was and was the person to tell everyone. She did not really know much about it, but that is besides the point!

”By the way, boys, I finally cracked a new bit of mentalism I think will be helpful.” She waits until everyone is gathered close and casts Telepathic Bond.

She can hit everyone but pachemu, sadly :(

A few moments later you all can hear her voice in your heads. <“Hi there, you can talk back and with each other like this now. For the next two hours I think. Figure this will help us if we get separated. Or something pretends to be one of us. Or we want to talk without making noise. Really a lot of things.”>

think I’ll use < > to indicate telepathic dialogue

"Good eye, 'Mus. Good stuff. Indeed." Kast will pass on the scrolls.

"A Runeforge fork? Is that even possible?"

Kast smiles at the unexpected find. "That's good, right? That's exactly what we needed, along with some wine dregs, correct?" Kast tries to confirm what might be on the list of needs.

* * *

<“Hi there, you can talk back and with each other like this now. For the next two hours I think. Figure this will help us if we get separated. Or something pretends to be one of us. Or we want to talk without making noise. Really a lot of things.”>

Kast roils back from the unexpected voice in his head, looking around to confirm that it's from Val and not some lustful, or angry, or slothful being before settling his surprised gaze at Val.

<"Am I doing this right? Not sure I like this.">

Val throws Kast a thumbs-up. <“Yes, that is how it is done. Just like talking normally with fewer steps.”>

Smiling at Kast's compliment, Seamus nods, not wanting to hog all the glory, he nods towards Izomandakus, "Izomandakus did all the hard work, he found the magical stuff."

As he was inspecting the eastern door, Seamus startled a little as Val and Kast started talking in his head, his eyes grew wide at the thought of everyone reading his thoughts like they were an open post book. Tentatively he asks "<So does this mean all of you here all of my thoughts?>" As he mentally began to hum the halfling tune he'd learned the week they'd met on the road.

<Easy-peasy! Why bother with having to say words? It's so much work! And all the wrong people might hear you. This is adventuring with class!> Rastaf grins, seeing the utility of Valena's new trick.

The party practices inner-listening as the learn to communicate a new way.

Pachemu looks on, the melodious background noise of the human speech gone.

<Not sure if I can hear all your thoughts, was a cinnamon pastry among it or is that a thought of my own?> Izomandakus puts back through the telepathic bond.

While the humanoids do worthless stuff, like talking, Pachemu does the real work, moving around the room, sniffing the air to find out where this so long talked wine is exactly.
Survival (track wine): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

No longer thinking any thoughts, save of working on his squat thrusts later in accordance with the manual, Kast moves to support ‘Mus at the next door.

”Let’s do this.”

Shaking his head 'no' at Izomandakus' question he returns to the door. "<Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo, Here comes the..>" As Seamus continued examining the door, he paused realizing he may have been humming aloud in his head. "Um sorry about that everyone."

Realizing Kast had joined him at the door, he nodded, happy that at least someone was speaking aloud. "Yes lets" He then attempts to push the doors facing east open.

The scene in this room is appalling - a half dozen brutally savaged human bodies dressed in light blue, bloodstained robes lie sprawled about the place. Several of the bodies seem to have had limbs or organs removed. They look like Abjuring wizards from the Abjurant Halls of Envy. Or were.

There are a pair of doors beyond the viscera.

Standing in the room, waiting for you, is a sight that, well, is hard to describe. Thankfully, I don’t have to (image).

He cackles, fresh blood oozing from his lips - probably not his own but with those teeth who can say really. He sizes you up, rather salivating extraordinarily at Izomandakus, Kast, and Valena.

- Round 1 -
Seamus - 28
Good Folk - 25
Kast - 20
Valena - 19 (4 images)
Rastaf - 16
Izomandakus - 14 (6 images)

First up - Seamus!

The sight of the gore filled room and the ugly hooded thing causes Seamus to stop humming the happy halfling tune. As he watches the things eyes he realizes the monster wants to eat his friends. Not something that is usually helpful, but Seamus hopes it gives him an edge. Leaving the flaming polearm leaning against the wall, Seamus draws his rapier and mithril long knife as he moves into the room. Keeping along the wall he thrusts out with the keen blade as soon as he comes in reach of the creature.

10 ft move, draws weapons (free action) Attack: +1 keen rapier, sneak
Attack: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 18 + 1 = 33 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 = 9 sneak: 7d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 4, 1, 6, 6) = 26

Seamus leaps into the room keen on a first strike! He does hit, though no sneak (uncanny dodge at least), and little damage after his annoying DR (5). But, he does draw first blood.

The creature dances a bit next to Seamus to show off his prowess, and with a dazzling display, tries to intimidate you all (except Pachemu and Koba who are too far away).

Intimidate: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (16) + 31 = 47 vs (10+14 (HD) + Wis mod) -or- (Sense Motive), whichever is higher
For each five he beats the DC you’re shaken a round beyond the first. Please let me know if you are shaken, and if so, for how many rounds so I can keep track. Thanks.

Also, Pachemu, if you poke your head around to see it, please make a DC 26 will or become panicked 1r.

The monster then heals all the damage Seamus just did, as if it was nothing.

- Round 1 -
Kast - 20
Valena - 19 (4 images)
Rastaf - 16
Izomandakus - 14 (6 images)
- Round 2 -
Seamus - 28
Good Folk - 25

• Next up - everyone!

Round 1, Init 20

1d20 + 21 ⇒ (19) + 21 = 40 Know (Religion) - (DRs? Special attacks? Favrit way to embarrass local town minstrels?)

Shaken at bit, and feeling less perfect because of it, Kast seeks to reclaim his perfection by casting a spell to help him become the embodiment of perfection.

He smiles as his fear fades away. He opts to smite the unholy horror.

Sense motive doesn’t help vs intimidate to demoralize; I think you are thinking of feint. Unfortunately for Val, who is now demoralized for 5 rounds, which really sucks as a psychic spellcaster. Unless….

Mask Misery: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Val’s implanted trick on herself activates and temporarily protects her from the undead’s frightful display.

So demoralized for 5 rounds, and she ignores it the first three rounds

Val pulls out one of her oils of bless weapon and applies it to her rapier. She also attempts to hit the undead with her hypnotic stare, though she assumes it will not work.

K. arcana+HR+HA: 1d20 + 23 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 23 + 2 + 2 = 33
K. religion+HR+HA: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 22
"Nice work... for a necromancer..." Izomandakus says after an initial hesitation "Have I forgotten to mention this was the hall of the necromancers? Sorry if I have..."

Resolved, the boy goes in charging to cover the distance with the vicious enemy, swinging with his club and releasing the stored magic missiles if hitting.
+3 Club+HR+charge: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 18 + 2 + 2 = 27
Magical/Bludgeoning damage+AS: 1d6 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 3 = 19

Magic missiles damage: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 2, 4) = 9

As he does, the 6 images around him follow his movements.

Will DC 26: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Pachemu comes flying to help, enduring herself the ugly look of the creature. She points at the creature with the one wand that still works, but nothing comes out.
Use Magic Device DC 20: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Looks like Rastaf wasn't in the room. He's hangin' back with Koda. Or is he?

You are hanging back a bit Rastaf, but were within 30' - the area of effect - when he did his little dance.

Okay. Rastaf will be shaken for 4 rounds then. But, he has a plan.

Rushing forward, the cleric uses his Aura of Heroism ability again, basically negating the shaken condition +2 to atk, saves and skill checks

Feeling a bit clueless, he wonders if the nasty thing will burn, so he casts a Fire Bolt, just to see.

ranged touch: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 Oh, wait. That's at a -2, so 22 touch.
fire: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Shaken by the creatures antics, Seamus forgets about Val's fancy thought speak and asks aloud, "Anyone have any ideas how to kill this thing?" As he steps forward and attacks repeatedly with the keen rapier and mithril long knife.

Shaken - 2 attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks Magic Circle Against Evil, AC 30, 5 ft step, Full attack w/flank: + 1 keen Rapier: twf/+ 1 giant bane mithril short sword: WF/twf (buckler)
rapier: 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 18 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 29 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 = 10
shortsword (buckler): 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 18 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 = 25 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
rapier: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 22 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 = 9
shortsword (buckler): 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 = 27 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11

Kast begins by becoming more holy and then smiting his foe. Valena applies bless weapon to her rapier and yes, he’s undead. Rastaf hits his touch, and the undead does burn a bit. Izomandakus misses with his club, so his magic missiles do not, as yet, go off. Seamus hits once for little damage after DR 5. Koba is horrified by what he sees and its affect on the party. ”Begon foul fiend!” he can’t help but yell as he smites.

Koba bow: 1d20 + 16 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 16 + 0 = 28 damage: 2d8 + 10 + 18 ⇒ (2, 5) + 10 + 18 = 35
Koba bow: 1d20 + 16 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 16 + 0 = 24 damage: 1d8 + 5 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 9 = 17
Koba bow: 1d20 + 11 + 0 ⇒ (13) + 11 + 0 = 24 damage: 1d8 + 5 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 9 = 22

His first hit is a wallop, thanks to the aura of heroism and does an additional 9hp damage, and of course he overcomes the DR 5 so not too bad.

A terrible hunger, visible on his face, drives the creature forward as he attacks Izomandakus. He works to strip him of his protections. He seems to want to get in close, perhaps to grapple, but a voice in his head is keeping him at bay. For now.

dagger on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 24 = 29 damage: 1d4 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 13 + (2, 2) = 19 images: 1d7 ⇒ 2
dagger on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38 damage: 1d4 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 13 + (2, 2) = 20 images: 1d6 ⇒ 1
bite on Izomandakus: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (10) + 22 = 32 damage: 1d4 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18 images: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Looks like he stabs once and rips two images from Izomandakus. The bite is particularly slathery, with a long string of drool dripping from his fangs in his excitement to consume human flesh.

He then heals a bit as the wounds on his flesh close (looks like he’s healing 10).

- Round 1 -
Kast - 20
Valena - 19 (4 images)
Rastaf - 16
Izomandakus - 14 (-15hp, 4 images)
- Round 2 -
Seamus - 28
Good Folk - 25 (-49hp)

• Next up - everyone!


Round 2, Init 20

"This is the whey!" Kast steps up, using his manual infused muscles, and delays slightly for a flank ('Mus), he will smite the heck out of the undead.

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 19 + 2 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 19 + 2 + 7 + 2 = 36 to hit; (GMW,Heroism,smite,flank)
1d10 + 18 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 18 + 14 = 42 magic cold iron damage

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 11 + 2 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 2 + 7 + 2 = 32 to hit; (GMW,Heroism)
1d10 + 18 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 18 + 7 = 27 magic cold iron damage

Iron Quill, two handed:
1d20 + 6 + 2 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 + 7 + 2 = 33 to hit; (GMW,Heroism)
1d10 + 18 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 18 + 7 = 33 magic cold iron damage

The -2 is negated by the Aura of Heroism.

Seeing Koba hit the undead thing Seamus makes a mental note to ask the fellow again about joining the rangers. In the meantime, he starts to worry about Izomandakus, apparently the creature thinks the boy will make a nice snack. Stepping so he's the opposite side of Kast, Seamus telling the creature, "Leave my friend alone" attacks again with both blades.

I'm assuming the thing can't be flanked, Shaken - 2 attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks Magic Circle Against Evil, AC 30, 5 ft step, Full attack w/flank: + 1 keen Rapier: twf/+ 1 giant bane mithril short sword: WF/twf (buckler)
rapier: 1d20 + 18 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 16 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12
shortsword (buckler): 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 = 26 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12
rapier: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 17 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 = 12
shortsword (buckler): 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 - 2 = 11 for damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
Wow, talk about awful rolls!

The Aura of Heroism takes away Seamus's -2 to hit.

Val circles around into melee position with the undead and tries a stab at it.

Attack with Irreconcilable Differences (heroism aura, flank, power attack): 1d20 + 22 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 22 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 30
Damage (power attack): 1d6 + 10 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 8 = 24

Izomandakus tries to push back the wicked creature, in pain by the bite, he holds the club with both hands and swings with all his strength while the weapon crackles with his arcane magic.
+3 Club+HR: 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 18 + 2 = 30
Magical/Bludgeoning damage+AS: 1d6 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 3 = 21

+3 Club+HR: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 2 = 31
Magical/Bludgeoning damage+AS: 1d6 + 13 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 3 = 19

Pachemu flies around pointing the wand to the horrible creature.
Use Magic Device+Aura of HR DC 20: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23
Scorching ray wand + Pixie - Shooting into melee + Aura of Heroism (touch) 25/22 charges: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 1 - 4 + 2 = 24
Fire damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 3, 5) = 16
A scorching ray of fire comes out of the wand!

Valena moves into position and stabs successfully (no flank though and DR still applied). Rastaf does something heroic in addition to the heroic aura. Izomandakus clubs the man twice even as Pachemu roasts him. Seamus gets a nick in with Rastaf’s aid. Kast delays for flank, though he gets no flanking bonus (improved uncanny dodge and closer than 4 levels to Seamus). Still he hits three times - digging deep in the creature who looks up at him in his aerial perch. Damn Paladins!

And with that, the evil zombie falls, the light in his eyes fades, and he quickly shrivels to nothing but ash.

• We are out of initiative!

A couple things are left behind, Chain Shirt +2, Dagger +1 human bane, amulet of natural armor +2, and a cloak of resistance +2.

Valena (4 images)
Rastaf
Izomandakus (-15hp, 4 images)
Seamus
Kast

"What a thing..." Izomandakus puts his hand on the neck and looks at the blood a bit bothered "This zombie really seemed to have something with eating flesh. I do not like it."

He does move to the northern door, and after a quick search, opens it to see what is there.
Perception+HR+HA: 1d20 + 0 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 0 + 2 + 2 = 18

Releaved to see that they were able to kill the brain eating zombie, before it could actually eat anyones brains, he nods his head in agreement with Izomandakus. "You can say that again."

Picking up the necklace and the knife, he asks, "If these are what I think they are, anyone mind if I use 'em a bit?"

Tucking the knife in his belt where he can reach it and hanging the amulet around his neck, he points towards the door near Izomandakus as he moves that way, "Izomandakus, since your near that door shall we continue there?" He looks around, "Or do we need to rest?"

As the other discuss their options, Seamus checks the door, just in case.

Kast quickly moves over to remind Izomandakus that he is perfect, and encourage his body to be perfect too.

3d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 6) = 10 Lay on Hands
3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 5) = 11 Lay on Hands

His touch removes Izo's fear (if any) and probably tetanus, and maybe even gout if Izo suffers, who knows? Kast is not a true agent of any god.

When Izo is ready, he will join them on opening the north door.

Seamus finds nothing on the door. It is unlocked.

I think, Kast, the spell only allows you one lay on hands, and only to touch yourself. Apparently paladins don't like to share...

”Take them, Seamus. There is only one weapon for me and I have an amulet already.” She pats her rapier and her amulet.

”I am running a bit low on spells but I think I can keep it up a bit longer.”

I think, Kast, the spell only allows you one lay on hands, and only to touch yourself. Apparently paladins don't like to share...

Bah! Fine! Yes, you're right, but how dare you actually read the spell I'm casting! It's ridiculous.

Kast opens the door and air limps through.

Izomandakus looks tense at Kast as he seems to come to touch him and lay his hands on him. The boy freezes in place when he pushes the door instead and goes into the next room.

LOL, ninja'd by Izomandakus, but will leave be because its funny.

Pausing for a moment inspecting the door, Seamus catches motion from the corner of his eye. Confused, he was sure he saw Kast 'touch himself,' but not wanting to say anything he was relieved when Val spoke. He nodded as she told him to take the two items he'd picked up. As she commented about her spells, he realized Kast had opened the door and passed overhead. Moving quickly under his friend, he told him, "Wait for me Kast."

This oddly shaped chamber appears to be some sort of laboratory. Tables made of stacked sarcophagi support alchemical apparatuses, books, carved bones, scrolls, and various pieces of anatomy that have been dissected and preserved in dozens of ways.

This well-stocked research room is capable of supplying a gifted necromancer with all of the base materials necessary to craft magic items, research spells, or create undead creatures. Oddly however, it seems unused. Like a place setting, or perhaps a backup lab.

Still, the books are interesting and horrifying. The collection grands a +2 circumstance bonus to knowledge religion checks, particularly relating to the undead. The collection is worth 400gp and takes up another 100lbs of your storage space, which is thankfully ample. Quite a library you’re amassing!

The northern door to this chamber is open revealing the area beyond.

The bookshelf-lined walls of this room contain a large collection of dog-eared tomes, manuals, and scrolls, as well as jars of fluid in which float humanoid organs and bits of flesh. A dissected human torso sits atop the room’s stone table.

The various lenses and magnifying glasses built into the contraption around the examination table are worth 100 gp each - there are 10 lenses in all. The research books are worth a total of 10,000 gp (another 100#). They detail various experiments, summoning rituals, chemical concoctions, and steps that Runelord Zutha’s minions followed to attain their various states of undeath. They provide a +5 circumstance bonus on all Knowledge (arcana) and Knowledge (religion) checks made regarding necromancy and undead creatures.

One small, innocuous really, door stands closed to the south. It is unlocked.

Izomandakus gives a cursory look through the lab, and even opens a book or two, just to check the contents "Master Toth Bhreacher would call all this anathema, and even call for total destruction of such knowledge..."

The boy does not invest much time for now though, for there are spells running, and sure there is no more necromancers in these halls...

Pachemu follows along, flying next to Seamus with her scorching wand ready.

Waiting long enough for anyone who wanted to toss books in bags to do so, Seamus turned, looking at the lone, teeny, tiny, innocent looking door. Seeing Pachemu in in sprite shape fly beside him, wand in hand he winks at her, telling her, "I miss your cute button nose."

Once the others are ready, after carefully inspecting the door and dealing with any issues he turns the knob and gives it a push.